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The Times of India reports that the US diplomat quit Peshawar due to Taliban threats. Press TV out of Tehran puts a different spin with "US consul flees Pakistan amid threats." DNA out of Mumbai reports that US consul general departs from Pakistan amid Taliban 'threats'. The Deccan Herald out of Bangalore which misspelled Ms. Rood's name blares the headline US diplomat refuses to serve in Peshawar. The Nation calls her departure a mystery.
DNA India quotes Mian Iftikhar Hussain, information minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province who contended that Rood had returned to the US for "personal reasons". "It is incorrect to speculate that the US consul general had received threats from militants," he said. Rood was "satisfied in Peshawar and had appreciated the foolproof security extended by our government to her on several occasions", Hussain said.
We asked Alberto Rodriguez, the US Embassy spokesman in Islamabad about Ms. Rood's departure. He writes that "Elizabeth Rood left Peshawar before the completion for personal reasons. Reports that she left because of Taliban threats are inaccurate." He also identified Constance Arvis, the Pol/Econ Officer in Peshawar as the acting CG until a new Consul General is identified and arrives at post.
The US Consulate General in Peshawar was established in 1958 to represent the United States in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA. On February 9 this year, the Consulate was elevated to a Consulate General. Ms. Rood arrived as CG in Peshawar this past summer.
Prior to her assignment in Peshawar, Ms. Rood was the Department of State representative on the U.S. Provincial Reconstruction Team in Paktika Province in southeastern Afghanistan from 2008 to 2009. From 2006 to 2007, she was the Director of the State Department's Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts. And from 2004-2007 she was the Deputy to the U.S. Special Negotiator for the Nagorno-Karabakh, Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Transnistria conflicts.
Elizabeth Rood is the first recipient of the Ryan C. Crocker Award for Outstanding Leadership in Expeditionary Diplomacy.

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This blog was launched by two cousins to help children of hoarders by telling our own stories and offering a safe place for other children of hoarders to comment, tell their own stories and share tips for coping. You are not alone in dealing with loved ones who hoard, whether they are your parents, grandparents, a spouse or a close friend. We each use a "nom de plume" to protect our relatives from embarrassment until they are ready to confront their hoarding and deal with it properly.
Monday, April 18, 2011
S'More Decluttering Ideas From Maggie -- Linens
--If possible, have all the beds in your house the same size, or at least no more than two sizes (perhaps a large shared bed for the parents and individual single beds for the kids). Kids really can go straight from the crib to a regular single bed! They did since they dawn of time, before "kid stuff" manufacturers and marketers invented increasingly large sizes for growing kids, trying to force consumers to buy first a crib, then a toddler bed, then a junior bed, then, finally a "single" bed -- which means that in addition to special furniture and special-sized mattresses, you have to buy all the special-sized sheets and blankets and coverlets. Aargh! People only think of this to get money away from people like you and me.
But if everyone in the house has a full- or queen-size bed, kids and adults alike, or at least if all the kids have the same size bed from the time they graduate from the baby crib, then you can have far fewer sheets, especially if you stick with white, or, for the kids, solid colors that can be mixed and matched. You really don't need more than one change of sheets at any given time per bed, and if each bedroom gets a sheet change on a different day, you can get by with even less, assuming one set is always being washed. Having all your sheets the same size and color (white, like a hotel, or solid colors that can mix and match) eliminates time spent searching for the "right" sheets for the "right" bed and simplifies your storage and laundry.
--The same with towels. Stick with white or an array of solid, light colors that coordinate rather than having a "theme" for each bathroom that needs to be matched. All of our towels are white hotel towels and all of our sheets are white hotel sheets, bathmats and washcloths. Not needing separate sets of "decorator themes" for each bathroom means fewer towels and bathmats, and even if you repaint the bathrooms or hang new wallpaper, white goes with everything.
--For the kitchen, we also use white terry "bar rags" from Sam's and thin white cotton dish towels from Sam's (restaurant supply stores sell them too, and so do Walmart and Target and other discount stores.)
--The bar rags are a good size for bathroom hand towels and all purpose cleaning, too.
--White napkins from the restaurant supply store can greatly reduce paper towel use and paper napkin use (and storage) and add only a small amount of additional laundry. White terry washcloths make good, absorbent napkins for kids (or sloppy adults).
As a result, at our house, we only use paper towels for the icky things (like pet accidents or cat hairballs) or things that would not be safe to launder and put in the dryer (like spilled paint or cooking oil). This has saved us lots of money on paper towels and the small basket for hand towels, restaurant napkins and washcloths to replace the paper towels has created only one more washload per week.
Sticking with white or an array of solid neutral colors eliminates the perceived need to buy more "stuff" to "redecorate" every few years. It really does. For Pete's sake, how "exciting" or "cute" do your towels need to be? Sheets and towels are just sheets and towels. The important thing is that they are clean.
Applying the same rules to blankets and coverlets helps keep things simple, too. That handmade quilt from your crafty best friend, or the afghan crocheted by your sister, will show off nicely when placed on a neutral or solid-color bedcover or on top of white sheets.
It seems like a little thing, but when we got rid of all of our odd-sized linens and bought all white, we somehow ended up with about 40% more storage space for linens, but we still had clean sheets, blankets, washcloths and towels all the time.
Staying away from novelty items and impulsive seasonal redecoration really does simplify your storage and your daily chores. If you really do feel the need to keep up with decorating trends for a change of appearance, maybe you can opt to buy only new curtains, lampshades, bedside rugs or throw pillows (the white sheets will go with anything) and give the old curtains and pillows to Goodwill or Salvation Army right away.
Just a few ideas. Hope these help!
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I like the idea of one size of sheets, and one color or coordinating colors. I'll try to pass it on to someone in the midst of a busy life who could really use some simplifying. But there is a rebound possibility. Growing up with just white sheets, a person might yearn for colors and patterns, and go overboard once able to buy some.ReplyDelete
You make a good point about rebound effect. But I read it more like the focus is on the sheets and towels being white or solid colors, and not everything else in the bed and bath. So you could update your bedroom with a coordinating bedspread and curtains occasionally, or a print curtain and shower curtain, with white sheets and towels as the norm (who sees the sheets when the bed is made, anyway? :-)ReplyDelete
I love this post - thank you for keeping it up. It's perfectly fine, and normal, to really note like thing sometimes.ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousJuly 29, 2011 at 9:22 AM
I learned a simple way to keep sheet sets together. When folding the sheets after laundering, use one pillowcase as a bag to hold the sheets and additional pillowcases. Everything is all together and easy to pull out when you want to change sheets. It also seems to keep them more compact and easier to store.ReplyDelete
I love this idea! As the adult daughter of a hoarder, I still struggle with household organization and cleaning routines. Anything that helps simplify my life (not to mention the laundry!) is much appreciated.ReplyDelete
Thank you all for your comments! I had to struggle to learn these things too -- on my own, but I was determined to be neat and clean. And BJHULL, that's what we do at our house, too -- one pillowcase holds the rest of the neatly folded set, then I wrap the rest of the pillowcase around the inner bundle like a burrito. No avalanches in the laundry closet!ReplyDelete
The important thing is to do something that works for you. My best friend's house has a COLOR scheme, but not a trendy "decor" theme. She loves the ocean, her family goes fishing and snorkeling a lot, etc. So thier entire house inside and our, is painted in shades of blue and other ocean colors, with white trim and light colored furnishings. It is so relaxing to be in their house. They buy solid color linens in blues and greens. Nothing ever "matches," but everything always coordinates and the place has such a feeling of serenity.
Hello i work for various types of dogs beds and some people want a luxury dog beds for large dogs . but mostly people wants medium size dogs beds at reasonable price. the luxury dogs beds are luxury in price also which every one can not afford.ReplyDelete
I like the idea of "all-white" linens. I usually add bleach to a load of white linens about once a month to keep them bright and fresh.ReplyDelete


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7 Reasons You Might Want To Quit The Pill (And How To Stay Healthy If You Don't)
Dr. Sara Gottfried is a Harvard-trained MD, bestselling author, and leading expert on hormones. That's why were thrilled to team up with her for a new series this week on balancing your hormones for better health. If you're inspired to learn more, check out her new course, How To Balance Your Hormones For Glowing Skin, Deeper Sleep & Better Digestion.
Millions of women take the birth control pill for contraception, to treat an underlying hormone imbalance, or both. But are they a good idea? That depends.
As a gynecologist practicing functional medicine, I have a skewed perspective when it comes to the birth control pill (BCP). I've seen many women over the years suffering with side effects from BCPs. From vaginal dryness to lost libido, from micronutrient deficiency to worsening mood problems, I've seen it all.
So I wish more women were forewarned and fully informed before picking up their monthly packets at the pharmacy. I would even call oral contraceptives the biggest hormone problem for women, and yet it's prescribed by clinicians and considered by most to be relatively risk-free. They say BCPs are safer than being pregnant—but I don't believe that's the right comparator when it comes to a woman's quality of life, mood, confidence, agency, sexual interest and lubrication.
How the Birth Control Pill Works
BCPs contain synthetic versions of estrogen and progesterone, the two main female hormones. The hormones in BCPs prevent ovulation, while thickening the lining of the cervix to prevent sperm from reaching any eggs that might have been released, and thinning the uterine lining to make it harder for a fertilized egg to implant.
The pill "tricks" the female body into not having a normal monthly cycle, which prevents unwanted pregnancy in the range of 99.6 percent for error-free users and 91 percent in typical users. In scientific terms, BCPs inhibit ovulation by suppressing your production of luteinizing hormone (LH).
Allow me to be clear: there are proven health benefits to taking BCPs based on epidemiologic studies. In fact, taking a BCP is associated with a reduced risk of ovarian, endometrial, and thyroid cancer.
Still, here's what I wish more women knew:
7 Reasons You Should Rethink the Birth Control Pill
1. It dramatically decreases your testosterone levels, and may cause low sex drive, vaginal dryness, and painful intercourse.
BCPs reduce acne and hirsuitism by lowering your testosterone levels—but sometimes you can get too much of a drop, thereby creating new symptoms. Studies show that free (or biologically available) testosterone levels drop on average by 61 percent in women on BCPs. As a result, approximately 25 percent of women on BCPs have decreased lubrication, vaginal dryness, and lack of arousal. Furthermore, 5 percent of women experience pain with sex.
Two things trouble me about these results: First, many women don't realize the problems are a side effect of BCPs, so they don't seek help. Second, when you stop the BCP, you don't necessarily go back to normal. In fact, up to one year later, your hormone levels may still be out of whack.
2. It can decrease certain nutrients in the body.
BCPs have been shown to lower levels of several nutrients, including vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6, B9 (folate), B12, vitamins C and E, copper, magnesium, selenium, and zinc.
The mechanisms by which oral contraceptives deplete these nutrients aren't completely known, but the important takeaway is that you may need to replete these micronutrients to keep your body functioning well.
3. It's associated with blood clots.
BCPs come with an increased risk of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolus) of up to threefold.
4. It doesn't help PMS.
In fact, it may make it worse (exceptions are for the BCPs containing drosperinone, a synthetic progestin—but these are also linked to greater risk of blood clots).
5. It can lower your thyroid hormones.
BCPs increase thyroglobulin, a protein that binds thyroid hormone. If you are on thyroid medication, you may need to adjust your dose.
6. It could delay conception.
For women who stop the BCP to become pregnant, return to normal ovulation may be delayed. Other contraceptives, such as the copper IUD, have no delay in fertility. Stress also seems to interfere with return to fertility in women who stop the BCP.
7. It may cause weight gain, bloating, and fluid retention.
How To Stay Healthy If You Stay On The Pill
For some women, the birth control pill is the easiest or most convenient choice, and above all else, I support a woman's right to choose. I prefer nonhormonal forms of contraception like the intrauterine device, cervical caps, diaphragms, and condoms, but I understand they are not always possible, affordable, or appropriately effective.
If you choose to stay on the Pill, take note of any symptoms of hormone imbalance.
Overall, focus on eating a balanced, varied diet that includes selections from all food groups in order to ensure that you replete or prevent micronutrient gaps. If you'd like to increase your dietary intake of these vitamins and minerals that decline on BCPs, I recommend the following:
- B vitamins: poultry, dark leafy greens, milk and milk products, eggs, and seafood.
- Vitamin C: dark leafy greens, citrus fruits, and berries.
- Vitamin E: dark leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and extracted oils.
- Zinc: oysters, seafood, meat and poultry, beans, and nuts.
- Selenium: Brazil nuts, tuna and halibut, beef and poultry, eggs, and spinach.
- Magnesium: dark leafy greens, nuts and seeds, yogurt, black beans, and dark chocolate.
In my opinion, women on the pill should also take a supplement containing B complex vitamins (B2, B6 and B12), together with methylated folate, vitamins E and C as well as the minerals magnesium, zinc and selenium. Take methylated folate because many women in the United States have impaired methylation via the MTHFR gene and need the more bioavailable form. You can also eat dark green leafy vegetables to get more folate. Look for supplements that contain "5-methyltetrahydrofolate" (5-MTHF). Avoid products that say "folic acid" on the label.
The Bottom Line
If you take BCPs, add foods rich in the vitamins and minerals that tend to drop, and consider taking a vitamin B complex and the other supplements mentioned earlier. If you have PMS and want a birth control pill, choose one containing drosperinone as long as you do not have an increased risk of blood clots. While BCPs may reduce your risk of ovarian, endometrial, and thyroid cancer, they may also modestly increase your risk of breast cancer—the data is mixed, and if there's an increased risk, it's modest—so take care to adjust based on family history and individual risk.
My best advice is to avoid BCPs if you can and choose instead a non-hormonal IUD, cervical cap, diaphragm, or condoms. To learn more about how to balance your hormones naturally so that you can get glowing skin, fabulous sleep, and optimized digestion, check out my mindbodygreen course.
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Today marks the end (although I see it as a new beginning)
of a bunch of changes for this website. I'll
try to outline some of those changes for you.
The first change is that the website is now being hosted by
ikohn.com instead of that other hosting company that gave me nothing but fits. This company is run by a co-worker of mine
and has allowed me to have more control over my web environment, which is a
good thing. The only drawback to
changing hosts is that, due to the nature of the internet, I'm not sure when
everyone will see this news posting. Usually
hosting changes are seen within 48 hours.
The next change is the more obvious one. I finally have a new design. I've worked many hours setting up this design and
tweaking it to be exactly what I wanted.
One of the coolest new features is located on the home page. The photo that you are seeing on the left is
a random photo from the Photo Gallery.
Click CTRL and R and you will see a different picture. You can click on the picture to see the
larger version or you can click on the photo album name, listed below the
picture, to go to the album itself.
Another pretty nifty feature is only available to those who
are logged in. You now have the ability to
choose your favorite color scheme for the site.
This feature, if you are logged in, is available right underneath the
random photo. You can currently choose
from one of four available colors, but I will take requests for other color
schemes. Once you have chosen a color
scheme, it will stay that way until you logout or until you choose a different
Also visible on the home page is a small calendar. The white highlighted days are days in which
there was news posted.
Like I said I'm not sure when everyone will see this, so if you
wouldn't mind posting a small comment when you see this news item, I would
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text: Chantal Herskovic was born in João Monlevade, but lives and works in Belo Horizonte. She studied communication and multimedia at the University of Belo Horizonte and took courses at the Drawing School of the State University of Minas Gerais. She began drawing cartoons for Diário da Tarde, and also does a cartoon series called 'Juventude' for Estado de Minas. She has also published in Switzerland and the USA.


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Mukteshwar has very pleasant temperature pattern all through the year. Summers during March to May have a maximum temperature of 25°C.
Winters are cold with temperature varies between 17°C to a low 3°C. Heavy snowfalls occur during winters. July, August and September are rainy months.
The best season to visit Mukteshwar is during March to August. Though it starts raining from mid July, the place looks stunning in the first few showers of monsoon.
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Yesterday I shared that for the next 14 days I'm giving up caffeine, alcohol, sugar, dairy and gluten. I'm doing Dr. Frank Lipman's Eleven Eleven Wellness cleanse. This entire week I'm going to be filling you in on the WHY's to which I'm giving up each item. Tuesday I filled you in on why I gave up caffeine, yesterday I told you about alcohol and today I'm sharing about why I'm givin' up all the sugar, Sugar.
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I've been in this body for 34 years. For those of you who "knew me when" I wasn't always this health conscious. I was 70 lbs heavier and completely sedentary. I've always had the "sweet tooth" thing going on. I LOVE me some dessert and sweet treats, BUT and it's a BIG BUTT, eating sweets makes ME feel like complete crap. Even when I was a kid I would eat candy, go bananas and then crash. These days not much has changed. If I have a bite of something it's not a big deal, but if I have an aggressive amount of any sugary treat I'm done for; lethargic, thirsty, cranky…it's terrible. These next two weeks are challenging (as I still like to have my "bite"), but I'm excited to cleanse my bod of this demon.
I've written on Sugar and it's detrimental effects many times before, but most recently HERE. Below are some additional reasons why YOU may want to steer clear of the "white devil".
Some of the Effects on the Bod. Sugar…
*is a main cause of obesitiy in the U. S.
*can decrease growth hormone (how we stay youthful and lean)
*feeds cancer
* increases cholesterol
* can weaken eyesight
* can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children
* can interfere with the absorption of protein
* causes food allergies
* contributes to diabetes
* can contribute to eczema in children
* can cause cardiovascular disease
* can impair the structure of DNA
* can cause hyperactivity, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and crankiness in children
* contributes to the reduction in defense against bacterial infection (infectious diseases)
* assists the uncontrolled growth of Candida Albicans (yeast infections)
* contributes to osteoporosis
Had Enough?
Are you convinced yet? If you want to join me in my sugar-free days shoot me a line in the comment section and let me know how you're doin'!
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Police have charged a 22-year-old man with attempted murder after a serious assault in Banbridge on Friday afternoon.
The accused also faces charges of criminal damage, theft and assaults on police.
A 20-year-old man has also been charged with GBH with intent and theft.
They are both due to appear at Banbridge Magistrates' Court, sitting in Newry, tomorrow, Monday July 24.
The charges follow a serious assault in the Scarva Walk area of Banbridge on Friday afternoon, July 21, and the subsequent arrest of two men.


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BERLIN (Reuters) - German inflation picked up more than expected in September to overshoot the European Central Bank's price stability target, data showed on Thursday, supporting ECB President Mario Draghi's plan to gradually wind down monetary stimulus.
Record-high employment and falling joblessness have led to a tightening labor market in Europe's largest economy, marked by production bottlenecks, more than a million job vacancies and a series of unusually strong wage deals in several sectors.
German consumer prices, harmonized to make them comparable with inflation data from other European Union countries, rose by 2.2 percent year-on-year after 1.9 percent in the previous month, the Federal Statistics Office said.
This beat a Reuters poll of analysts who on average had predicted 2.0 percent. The ECB targets inflation of close to but below 2 percent for the single-currency bloc as a whole.
"The ECB will be pleased and should continue to follow its chosen path," KfW chief economist Joerg Zeuner said.
With price pressures building in the euro zone, the ECB plans to wrap up its unprecedented 2.6 trillion euros ($3.04 trillion) scheme of bond purchases by the end of the year, but keep interest rates at record lows "through the summer" of 2019.
Draghi predicted on Monday a "relatively vigorous" pick-up in underlying inflation, taken by some investors as a signal for a quicker pace in normalizing policy.
On the month, EU-harmonized prices rose by 0.4 percent, the preliminary numbers showed. That compared with the Reuters consensus forecast for an increase of 0.1 percent.
On a non-harmonized basis, German inflation rose by 2.3 percent year-on-year to hit the highest level since November 2011, the data showed.
Price pressures picked up on a broad basis, suggesting that the rise was also driven by core inflation and not only by the more volatile energy and food components. Germany's preliminary inflation data do not include a figure for core inflation.
Commerzbank economist Marco Wagner estimated core inflation picked up to 1.5 percent from 1.3 percent in September. This trend will continue in coming months due to the unusually strong wage deals of up to 6 percent in some sectors, he added.
"With today's surprisingly strong data, we see upwards risks for our forecast for core inflation in the euro zone as well as for our overall inflation estimate," Wagner added.
The euro zone will publish preliminary September inflation data on Friday, with the annual rate expected to rise to 2.1 percent, according to a Reuters poll.
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Baked Potato Frittata
This frittata combines eggs, bacon and potatoes into a single satisfying dish.
- 2 russet potatoes, 1 1/4 lb. total, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch dice
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 10 thick-cut bacon slices, cut into 3⁄4-inch dice
- 10 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. minced fresh chives
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Preheat an oven to 400°F.
In a bowl, stir together the potatoes, 1 Tbs. of the olive oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden brown and tender, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes.
Increase the oven temperature to 500°F.
In the deep half of a frittata pan over medium-high heat, cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Discard the fat in the pan. Finely chop 2 Tbs. of the bacon and reserve for garnish.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, pepper, 1 cup of the cheese and the 1/4 cup chives.
In the deep half of the frittata pan over medium heat, warm 2 tsp. of the olive oil. Add the potatoes and diced bacon to the pan and pour in the egg mixture. Cook, using a rubber spatula to lift the cooked edges and allow the uncooked eggs to flow underneath, about 2 minutes, then cook for 4 to 6 minutes more.
Lightly brush the shallow half of the frittata pan with the remaining 1 tsp. olive oil and heat over medium heat. Place the shallow pan upside down on top of the deep pan and flip the frittata into the shallow pan. Cook, covered, until the eggs are set, about 6 minutes. Uncover the pan and sprinkle the frittata with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly, about 4 minutes.
Gently shake the pan to loosen the frittata and slide it onto a serving plate. Garnish with the reserved chopped bacon and the 1 Tbs. chives. Serve immediately with the sour cream. Serves 8.


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In theory, bedtime should be the most relaxing part of the day. The whole family can wind down, reflect and turn in for peaceful sleep. If only that were the reality! For many families, bedtime is a delicate dance that can take hours of negotiating, storytelling and begging for "one more hug." We've collected some of the best nuggets of wisdom for turning bedtime into a go-to routine that leads to the best sleep possible. Read up, try it out and sleep tight, Lully community!
1. Make Your Child's Bedroom the Ultimate Relaxation Environment
We take so many subtle cues from our environment. For example, how much better is your work when your desk is clean? For kids, the right room setup can dramatically change their ability to sleep. Our biggest pointer? Keep the room cool. A child's bedroom should be between 65-70 degrees Fahrenheit at night. You may also want to untuck your child's sheets a little so they can pop a foot out of the covers. Sounds strange, but it makes a big difference in regulating body temperature.
Other ways to make your child's bedroom cozier:
-Consider a fun lamp to use just for bedtime. (Rainbow lamps are always a hit.) This will allow you turn off the bright, overhead light while reading stories.
-Try blackout curtains to curtail their instinct to wake up with the roosters.
-Add lavender oil on their pillow to provide a soothing scent.
-Try a fan to create white noise for kids who hear too many bumps in the night.
-If your child has anxiety related to autism or needs extra comfort at night, consider a weighted blanket.
2. Make Bedtime the Same Time Every Night
Life is busy, and it can be especially tricky to get your kid to sleep at the same time every night. But planning for the same bedtime night after night can help regulate your child's circadian rhythm, which dictates when they feel tired and when they feel alert. As you plan sleep and wakeup times, remember that the ideal sleep duration for a child is 9-12 hours each night. (This chart has more detailed info on that.) Aim for a 30-minute window rather than an exact time so that your routine won't be too hard to follow.
To find the perfect bedtime, analyze how your family tends to operate. Some families are "morning people," who get a lot done before school or work, and others are "night people" who prefer using evenings to have fun and be productive. If your child likes to stay up a little later, don't worry—that might just be their nature. If you can design a routine that fits rather than fights their nature, you may be facing less of an uphill battle.
3. Rethink Naptime
Many parents plan their whole days around their child's naptime. After all, if you miss one while out and about you may face a cranky kid throwing a tantrum at the grocery store. If your child is having trouble sleeping at night, you may want to consider moving their nap up to an earlier time in the day. Some parents might want to cut out naps altogether. Lots of kids naturally lose the instinct to nap between ages 3 and 6, and that's ok! Just think how well they'll sleep at night once the day is done.
4. Eat and Drink with Peaceful Sleep in Mind
If only life allowed for sugary treats right before bed (or all the time, really). Unfortunately, sugary and high-fat foods can mess with our sleep cycles. If your kid gets hungry at night, try foods that contain tryptophan (like turkey) and starchy foods (like crackers or bread). Avoid too many liquids, which may cause your child to need a midnight bathroom break, or even trigger a night terror. Caffeine, this goes without saying, is a major nighttime no-no. Sorry soda!
5. Get Bodies Tired First, and Minds Will Follow
When you watch a kid run around all day, you probably think, "They'll sleep well tonight!" Why do we never think this about ourselves after a hard workout? This connection between exercise and sleep applies to kids and parents alike, so make sure you're keeping your whole family active. The CDC backs this up too, recommending kids ages 6-18 get an hour of exercise a day. Get out the trampoline, the basketball hoop, the soccer net, whatever. Just get the whole family moving! Bonus: You'll all enjoy a stress-busting endorphin boost to boot.
For a peaceful bedtime bonus, segue evening activities into relaxing baths.
6. Shut Down Screens Two Hours Before Bed
This sleep hack can seem like a bummer in modern life, where the after work/school instinct is to hit the couch and binge-watch shows while looking at your tablet or phone. As relaxing as it can feel to wind down this way, it may not be leading to the best sleep habits. The light from these devices may be messing with our ability to create sleep-inducing melatonin. But what to do if not play video games and watch Netflix all night? Try these soothing activities instead: reading books, cuddling (pets count too!), soaking in the tub, listening to mellow music, plain-old talking, or even kid-friendly meditation exercises.
7. Choose a Bedtime Security Object
Remember being a kid and being unable to sleep without your favorite teddy bear or "bankie?" There's nothing like a beloved object to hold at night to soothe you to sleep, especially for kids. Work with your child to identify the perfect teddy or stuffed animal to be their bedtime best friend. One that fits well under the crook of their arm might be especially comfortable for kids who sleep on their sides. Together, make up stories about their bedtime object and its magical powers to fight monsters or whatever makes your child afraid of the dark.
8. Focus on Mindfulness
Mindfulness may sound like a high-minded concept that involves meditating in a candlelit corner. The truth is, mindfulness is a simple, sensible approach to everyday life. Some basic tenets of mindfulness include being present in the moment and treating yourself with compassion. At bedtime, teach your child to observe their thoughts without judgment, picturing them floating by like clouds. This is a great chance to hear what's on their mind and how they feel about it. Then teach them to appreciate the physical comfort of being in their bed in the dark. Meditate on the soft feel of their covers or the calming light in the room. This mindfulness exercise will help calm them down and fight any anxiety or pressure surrounding sleep. Remind them that there is no "right way" to fall asleep, just their way.
9. Pick a "Goodnight" Song
Work with your child to pick a calming song to listen to together at night. You can sing it to them or play it on your phone, whatever you prefer. This will create an association between a favorite song and a feeling of sleepiness that will speed up bedtime in the future.
10. Empathize with Your Child
When your kid just won't go to bed no matter what, resist the urge to get frustrated or mad at them. Instead, try a thought exercise. Think back to a night when you had trouble sleeping or were afraid of the dark as a kid. Remembering what it feels like to be a small kid who is still unsure of their place in the world will help you approach them with compassion. Once you're in that kid mindset, think of what would have comforted you.
We hope these tips help make bedtime easier for you and your family. Please share your bedtime hacks with us, too!


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The congenital disorders of glycosylation constitute a large group of inherited disorders with multiorgan expression of symptoms. In most patients there are signs of nervous system involvement where typical manifestations include structural abnormalities (eg, rapidly progressive cerebellar atrophy), developmental delay, strokes and stroke-like episodes, epileptic seizures, myopathies (including congenital muscular dystrophies and limb-girdle dystrophies), and demyelinating neuropathy. Patient presentations can demonstrate significant differences between and within the different subgroups. In this article, the author explains the basic genetic and biochemical background to these syndromes and describes the most common subtypes in terms of initial clinical signs, diagnostic work-up, prognosis and clinical progression, and, in a few instances, treatment.
Key points
• The congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG) syndromes constitute a group of severe syndromes with a broad phenotypic expression within and between subtypes.
• A majority can be detected using a transferrin glycosylation test.
• There is no specific treatment in most subtypes.
• CDG should be excluded in all patients with unclear psychomotor retardation in combination with symptoms of dysfunction in other organ systems.
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Look at love and at the aim of your quest.
O you whose lips are parched, keep looking for water.
Those parched lips are proof that eventually you will
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-- Mathnawvi, III: 1438/1440
Breathing Truth - Quotations from Jalaluddin Rumi
Selected and Translated by Muriel Maufroy
Sanyar Press - London, 1997
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As badges are usually for positive behavior (or even consolation - Tumbleweed Badge), it would make sense that we be able to display them on our profile as we like.
There may be a few legitimate reasons for this such as bringing focus to badges we choose (which could be a implemented as a type of custom sort) or "removing" (hiding) badges that we do not want others to view on our profile.
For example, I certainly would consider some tag badges more important to me than others. Or, if someone for any reason does not want a badge visible, say Fanatic, they shouldn't have to avoid earning the badge to shape their profile.


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2 steal $5,554 from Golden Corral in Florida City
FLORIDA CITY, Fla. – Police are looking for a man and woman who stole $5,554 from the Golden Corral in Florida City.
When the man and woman entered the Golden Corral, the woman began to complain about the food, police said. She went into the manager's office to review charges made to her credit card.
According to police, while the manager wasn't looking, the woman reached into a purse and grabbed a money bag containing $5,554. The woman then passed the money bag to the man.
They then left the restaurant in a red sedan.
Anyone with information should contact the Florida City Police Department at 305-247-8223.
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Most authors have had many jobs to pay the bills in their quest to become successful. What are some of the the jobs that you have held?
Target (cart attendant, cashier, graveyard shift stock team), Substitute elementary school teacher, Environmental compliance inspector, Program/ Project manager
Being an aspiring published author is different for everybody.
How much did winning the Stoker Award so early in your career change your perceptions toward your writing and writing as a career?
The biggest thing I found was that I didn't have to work as hard to be published. Trying to get published is probably just as much work, initially, as the writing itself. Once I won the award and started selling more books, I would be invited to anthologies and receive book deals (of widely varying degrees). Although rejection isn't a thing of the past by any means, a new idea came to be: pre-acceptance. Publishers were willing to buy what I was going to write, and that was very strange; it makes you question the quality of your own fiction, whether it will ever really be judged the way it had been previously as a novice writer.
Would you talk about your upcoming books and their production schedule?
I am working on the first novel in a series for JournalStone books. SLAUGHTER MAN: MOON CITY TALE. It's a SciFi adventure with a little hard boiled mood. It's taking longer than I expected because dumb errors have cropped up and life has decided it needed to keep on happening. But the novel shall get done soon. It shall.
Have you ever devised a character and then written a plot around them?
Yes, my Slaughter Man novella from the Limbus INC anthology comes to mind. I worked with a lot of decent, blue collar guys in my day and I wanted to create a story about someone who reminded me of them. It's great to have a character that will keep you excited throughout the writing process, a person that will not always make the choices that will make the story easy to write, and therefore the entire creation becomes that much more realistic.
THIS HOUSE… on the surface appears to be a haunted house story. At the very least it seems to question how a house gets haunted. But the reader learns something very different by the end. Would you talk about your thought process as you sat down to write and tell us how the writing flowed (or didn't)?
I sat down to write a haunted house story that would be the Ethridge Haunted House story. I wanted it to be mine. With everything I write, there are those who may appreciate my intentions and those who may not. Some people can go on reading and watching the same types of books and movies and be completely happy with experiencing similar stories but with differently arranged dominoes that ultimately spill out to the same destination.
I'm not judging. For me, I'm the same way with some genres, but not for haunted house stories. I just cannot be worked up about them anymore, even if they're well done. After Matheson's HELLHOUSE and King's THE SHINING, every other take felt like eating saltines with varying degrees of saltiness. Now, I know I'm discounting quite a bit of lore and literature here, and while there are some literary greats who have been absolutely innovative in the genre (enter Shirley Jackson), I cannot say I've really been affected by the "bad place" story since having childhood nightmares about Jack Nicholson limping through the snow with an axe.
The horror factor isn't what compelled me, by the way, to remember such images. I was more interested in considering wow, what happened to that kid's father? Can you imagine if one of your parents changed into such a violent manifestation of their former self? The guy was an abusive alcoholic and the end result of that flaw exploited to the horror-ith power really intrigued me. I was more interested in what haunted a human being, and I didn't want to involve the supernatural in that study. I'm not believer. Not in the supernatural, or the natural though. This is fiction and so I don't need to answer to other convictions or even my own. I don't want to write about people who conjure up false mental demons and spirits. I want to write about mental demons and spirits who conjure up false people. THAT is fascinating to me. Is it scary? Yes, I think if you put yourself in the shoes of any of the characters in THIS HOUSE… it would be terrifying to have such little control over the parasitic chaos in your life.
I wrote this novella a couple years back, but I recall it flowing steadily from start to end. Back then I was averaging around three thousand words a day. So I probably had a draft in under a couple weeks.
Who are the authors that have influenced your writing the most?
James Joyce, Stephen King, Madeleine L'Engle, Robert Jordan, Edgar Allan Poe, Richard Matheson, Emily Dickinson, and Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
If you were able to trade bodies with one person for one day who would it be and why?
Somebody dying with huge regrets. I want to know where the thoughts go toward the end. I want to know how that process of acceptance feels. Coming out of something like that would give a person stronger psychological armor than anything else I can imagine. It'd be a blessing to live a life with such knowledge.
What are the next three books you're planning to read?
Oh boy. I should be incarcerated for the lack of reading I've been doing lately. I need to finish my Tom Savage novel (because he's awesome and all his books are great books). I also need to read more of my fiancé Sara Brooke's work, because she writes tight, wonderful mainstream horror, which I could stand to learn enormous amounts from. And I need to read the last Wheel of Time book. The series ended and I've still not finished it—and I've enjoyed Sanderson's piloting of the conclusion thus far.
What five people living or dead would you invite to a dinner party?
Jesus Christ – not because I'm Christian, but because I want to see if he really looks like old school Kenny Loggins as all the cheap paintings portray, or if he looks like a Cro-Magnon Charlie Manson as the latest forensic anthropological studies suggests. I just want to know.
Jack the Ripper – so I can turn the bastard in.
Michael Louis Calvillo – because he was a great friend of mine which I lost too early, and he always enjoyed a good party.
Shakespeare – just to see if twenty different people show up.
Henry Rollins – because he'll help with turning over Jack the Ripper to the authorities and when he returns to the table he'll keep the conversation lively.
How do you want the world to remember you?
As someone who lived, and then wrote stories about it.
I will remember your stories, Ben. And I'd like to thank you for taking time from writing to visit with us today. Look for more on Benjamin at these links:
February 2 is the release date for THIS HOUSE… As I said in the interview, on the surface it appears to be haunted house story. And that cover sure grabs your eye, doesn't it? Awesome artwork!
But, as you delve into the pages you'll find much more than you were expecting… You'll be glad you read it. Available at Amazon, B&N and the usual booksellers.


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Below is a selection of common health insurance terms. Please note that the definitions offered are meant to provide general guidance only and that some of these terms may be employed in different ways by different insurers. Work with your insurer or licensed agent to make sure you understand the terms used in your own health insurance policy.
More commonly referred to as "Obamacare," this is the health reform legislation signed into law by President Obama in 2010. Major provisions of the law came into effect in 2014. The Affordable Care Act was responsible for reshaping the individual and family health insurance market in the United States, but has had significantly less effect on employer-sponsored health insurance coverage. This law and related regulations may change significantly based on political developments.
A licensed agent is a person approved by the state to sell health insurance. An agent works to match applicants with a health insurance company or plan that suits their needs. Agents are paid a commission by the insurance company, but generally represent the applicant rather than the insurance company. It does not cost anything extra to work through an agent. An agent can continue to serve you after you buy, for example to help you understand and deal with benefit and billing disputes with the insurance company.
Also referred to as the "Allowed Amount," "Maximum Allowable" or "Usual, Customary and Reasonable" (UCR) charge, this is the dollar amount typically considered payment-in-full by an insurance company and its associated network of health care providers. The allowable charge is typically a discounted rate rather than the actual charge.
Additional health insurance products (such as vision or dental insurance) that can sometimes be added to a medical insurance plan for an additional fee.
Any service (such as an office visit, laboratory test, surgical procedure, etc.) or supply (such as prescription drugs, durable medical equipment, etc.) covered by a health insurance plan in the normal course of a patient's health care.
The amount a health insurance company agrees to pay for a specific covered benefit.
The annual cycle in which a health insurance plan operates. At the beginning of your benefit year, the health insurance company may alter plan benefits and update rates. Some benefit years follow the calendar year, renewing in January, whereas others may renew at other times.
A bill for medical services rendered, typically submitted to the insurance company on behalf of a patient by a health care provider.
Shorthand for the Consolidated Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, COBRA is a federal law allowing eligible employees or their dependents to maintain group health insurance coverage under an employer's health insurance plan at individual expense for up to 18 months.
The amount you may be obligated to pay for covered medical services after you've paid any co-payment or deductible required by your health insurance plan. Coinsurance is typically expressed as a percentage of the allowable charge for a service rendered by a health care provider. For example, if your insurance company covers 80% of the allowable charge for a specific service, you may be required to cover the remaining 20% as coinsurance.
A specific charge your health insurance plan may require that you pay for a specific medical service or supply, also referred to as a "co-pay." For example, your health insurance plan may require a $25 copayment for an office visit or brand-name prescription drug, after which the insurance company may pay the remainder of the charges.
A specific dollar amount your health insurance company may require that you pay out of pocket each year before your health insurance plan begins to make payments for claims.
Health insurance coverage extended to the spouse and children of the primary insured member. Certain age restrictions on the coverage of adult children may apply.
A list of prescription medications selected for coverage under a health insurance plan. Drugs may be included on a drug formulary based upon their efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness. Insurance companies periodically change this list, so drugs may be added, removed, or covered at different amounts.
The date on which a person's health insurance coverage begins.
The portion of the monthly health insurance premium paid by the employee, usually deducted from wages by the employer.
The portion of an employee's health insurance premium paid by the employer.
The process through which an approved applicant and his or her dependents or employees are signed up for health insurance coverage.
A statement sent from the health insurance company to a member listing services that were billed by a health care provider, how those charges were processed, and the total amount of patient responsibility for the claim.
A health insurance plan that provides benefits for employees of a business or members of an organization, as opposed to individual and family health insurance.
Shorthand for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, federal legislation mandating specific privacy rules and practices for medical care providers and health insurance companies, designed to streamline industry practices and protect the privacy and identity of health care consumers.
A tax-advantaged savings account designed to be used in conjunction with certain high-deductible health insurance plans to pay for qualifying medical expenses. Contributions may be made to the account on a tax-free basis up to an annual limit. Funds remain in the account from year to year and may be invested at the discretion of the individual owning the account. Interest or investment returns accrue tax-free. Penalties may apply when funds are withdrawn to pay for anything other than qualifying medical expenses.
Health insurance purchased by an individual or family, independent of any employer group or organization.
A term designating standard individual and family or group health insurance plans providing benefits for a broad range of health care services, both inpatient and outpatient. This contrasts with other types of insurance, such as short-term health insurance, which have less comprehensive coverage and do not generally meet the requirements of the Affordable Care Act.
Coverage for medical services associated with pregnancy and delivery.
The maximum amount a member will be required to pay out of pocket in a single benefit year, often including copayments coinsurance and deductibles, but not monthly premiums.
Under the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare") all major medical health insurance plans are designated by a specific metal level. The metal level of a plan provides a short-hand guide to the amount of cost-sharing a plan is likely to require. Platinum and Gold plans, for example, tend to cover more of the cost of covered medical services than Bronze of Silver plans, but they also tend to come with higher monthly premiums. Bronze or Silver plans tend to come with lower monthly premiums, but they may require policy holders to pay a larger share of the cost when certain medical services are rendered.
A health care provider (such as a doctor or hospital) who has a contractual relationship with a health insurance company. Among other things, this contractual relationship may establish standards of care, clinical protocols, and allowable charges for specific services. Typically, most plans cover providers in the plan's network at a higher rate than non-network providers. Insurance companies regularly add and remove providers from their network.
Under the Affordable Care Act, most Americans are required to have major medical health insurance coverage or else to face a tax penalty, unless they qualify for an exemption. Generally speaking, enrolling in a qualifying individual or family or group health insurance plan will protect you from the Obamacare tax penalty, so long as you do not have a gap in your coverage of more than two consecutive months in the same calendar year.
Health care costs that a patient or enrollee must pay for out of his or her own pocket, often including such costs as coinsurance, deductibles, copayments, etc.
The total amount paid to the insurance company (usually on a monthly basis) to maintain health insurance coverage.
Medical care rendered not for a specific complaint but focused on prevention and early-detection of disease. Under the Affordable Care Act, many preventive medical services are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to health insurance enrollees.
Some health insurance plans require a patient to choose a primary care physician. A primary care physician usually serves as a patient's main health care provider and may refer a patient to specialists for additional services.
A term commonly used by health insurance companies to designate any health care provider, whether a doctor or nurse, hospital or clinic.
The process by which a patient is authorized by his or her primary care physician to a see a specialist for the diagnosis or treatment of a specific condition.
A federal tax form used to report business income or business losses. A copy of this form may be required when applying for a small business/group health insurance plan.
A federal tax form used to report a business partner's share of the income, credits and deductions from a business organized as a partnership. This is submitted to the federal government with the partner's federal tax return. A copy of this form may be required when applying for a small business/group health insurance plan.
Temporary health insurance plans that provide limited coverage only. Coverage typically extends for no more than 12 months and benefits are often less comprehensive than those provided by a major medical health insurance plan. Prescription drugs, preventive care, and treatment for pre-existing conditions are usually not covered. Also, a short-term plan does not protect you from the Obamacare tax penalty. Generally, short-term plans provide some temporary coverage while you are waiting for a major medical health insurance plan to start, but short-term plans are not a substitute for major medical health insurance.
A doctor who does not serve as a primary care physician but who provides secondary care in a specific medical field.
These are codes used to describe or classify businesses based upon the products or services they provide. When you apply for group health insurance coverage, you may be asked to select an SIC code to describe your business. This code provides the insurance company with information about the kind of work your employees are likely to perform and may be used to help determine a monthly premium.
Under the Affordable Care Act, persons purchasing individual or family health insurance coverage on their own may be eligible for government subsidies, based on their income. Generally speaking, persons with a household income of no more than 400% of the federal poverty level may be eligible to apply for government subsidies. These subsidies are not available to persons purchasing or enrolling in employer-sponsored group health insurance plans.
The process by which an insurance company determines how much monthly premiums should be for a group health insurance plan.


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Picture this in your mind for a moment:
Donald Trump is in the Oval Office and is advised by his Cabinet that there is a dire event unfolding across the world. He has to take action! He takes to the airwaves and there is breaking news all over the television and radio.
"I, and every American in this country, condemn this series of attacks that this thug leader has perpetrated on his own people. I am drawing a line in the sand as of this moment. If it is found and confirmed that you have or are using chemical weapons in this civil war with your fellow countrymen, I will be forced to take further action, up to and including military engagement."
In a stunning act of defiance, the thug leader does, in fact, use chemical weapons in a series of assaults on the people of his own nation. Armed soldiers enter the city under martial law and go door-to-door, gunning down whole families suspected of colluding with the rebels.
Breitbart: "The situation in Aleppo is harrowing. Activists on the ground say they are not allowed to leave. The New York Times quotes French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault describing the scene as 'coldblooded murders of entire families on the ground who were deemed close to the opposition; summary executions, including of women and children; people burned alive in their homes; the continuation of systematic targeting of hospitals, their staff and their patients.'"
Through all of this, Trump does nothing. He is utterly silent. The entire Cabinet does not respond to these hapless individuals who are begging for the US to intervene. Russia has been helping with these raids as well.
Breitbart: "Those with access to the internet in Aleppo are posting their final goodbyes on social media, urging the international community to acknowledge their genocide and intervene, better late than never."
Now, stop and imagine that all this took place under a Trump Presidency while further picturing a docile, complacent media that says nothing. No negative commentary. No forlorn opinion. No indignant outrage. Just crickets.
The reason you're having such a difficult time imagining this comical scene (one where a Republican president, more reviled and repudiated than even Benjamin Netanyahu, getting a free pass from the mainstream media on such a pivotal historical moment in American national security politics) is that this actually took place. All one needs to do is replace the name of Donald J. Trump with Barrack H. Obama.
Breitbart notes that both Reuters and the Wall Street Journal propose various takes on this situation from the point of view of the rebels:
Many Syrian rebels blame President Obama for this tragedy. "History will never forgive Obama for what he has done to the Syrian people… [Obama] abandoned the Syrian people and gave Bashar the green light," Syrian rebel leader Riad Hijab told the Wall Street Journal last week. A Syrian government official, in a way confirming that President Obama's inaction on Syria benefits Damascus, told Reuters last week that "The Russians want to complete the [Aleppo] operation before Trump takes power.
Interestingly (and perhaps tragically) a similar mistake was perpetrated on the Rwandan people during Bill Clinton's reign where, due to inaction on the President's part, more than a million people were murdered in genocidal proportions. Warnings were issued by many different sources, but without so much as a yawn, the Clinton Administration opted to ignore the cries for help.
For his part, some have even gone so far as to suggest that Obama's inaction was seen as a weakness by the enemy and, therefore, the rise of ISIS was quantified.
Breitbart concludes:
Of course the two situations differ significantly…those committing the Rwandan genocide were Rwandans, killing their countrymen; in Aleppo, Putin has as much blood on his hands as Assad does. Yet the foreign policy principles that triggered a U.S. failure to intervene in Rwanda are alive and well in Syria: the blunder of promising to be present before a tragedy occurs and reneging. Years after leaving office, Clinton himself seemed to agree with his critics on Rwanda. "If we'd gone in sooner, I believe we could have saved at least a third of the lives that were lost," he told CNBC at the time. The best the residents of Aleppo can hope for now is a similar statement from President Obama two decades from now, if they survive the carnage.
Hearken back for a moment to what was mentioned above, regarding a Trump Presidency having committed the exact same mistakes as the current administration. You may say to yourself that this will justify any missteps in the future for Trump. After all, he deserves the same kind of indifference from the mainstream media about national security blunders as Obama. Right? But mark my words…Trump will make mistakes far less often and far less egregious than those committed by Obama and you can bet money (and win) that the media will absolutely lose their minds over any small transgression. It's a guarantee.
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Don't forget that Ginny joined the Gryffindor Quidditch team in her fifth year at Hogwarts as a Chaser and then as Seeker. So, to create this Ginny Weasley look, you'll need all the Quidditch basics such as goggles, a helmet and safety accessories.
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In this episode of my ongoing wedding Wednesday series for destination wedding planning, I'm sharing how we found our venue and how you can try to find yours! Click here for more Wedding Wednesday.
When Dustin and I started planning our wedding, we agreed pretty quickly that we wanted to go the route of destination. Once we landed on Phoenix, we had to pick the actual location of the ceremony and reception. We hadn't even actually stayed at hotels in Phoenix, so we had a pretty limited idea of the options that would work for us. Ultimately, we picked a resort that my mom and I love to go to for the spa. Dustin had been there with us to get a pedicure on more than one occasion, we'd gone to almost all of their restaurants, and we'd even gone in the winter for ice skating.
They had one date in March available (perfect timing for Spring Training) so we took it. It was a pretty easy process, honestly. If you're not quite as lucky as we were, here are my tips for picking a wedding venue from afar.
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I thought I would just post this short video of milly and Nappe playing ball in the garden today. Bit of a test to how how my new mobile phone copes with recording and then uploading to my blog without using the computer. Here goes. Enjoy. Hmmn, ok so it didn't work, as you'll see […]
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