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When I talk about heroes on-screen I'm usually talking about people like Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Wonder Woman but as great as they all are – and I think that they're pretty awesome – they are just a small category of what constitutes a hero.
To me a hero is somebody that inspires greatness. They're the sort of person that's brave, not just because they are willing to complete death-defying feats, but because they will stand up for somebody that nobody else will defend. They'll have the scary conversations and even if they make mistakes, their ultimate goal is to do the right thing. With that said, I have chosen a few characters that are heroes to me.
Rocky Balboa
The Rocky movies have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I'm a sucker for an underdog story but whilst I supported Rocky in the first six movies, I never saw him as a hero until he was taken out of the ring in Creed and you see the man, not just the fighter.
Rocky's kind and generous enough to train a near stranger and move him into his house. His heart is so big that he loves this kid after only a few weeks knowing him. People provoke him but he only ever responds with kindness. Rocky chooses to be nice the same way that he chooses to always fight. Rocky's choices are what make him one of my heroes.
Judy Hopps
Is it possible to watch Zootopia and not fall in love with Judy Hopps? Usually, the relentless optimist gets on my nerves very quickly but there was something so pure and real about Judy's morality. Judy stood up for people despite not being able to protect herself and when people said she couldn't do something, she didn't become angry or bitter, she tried harder. Most of all, I love that Judy was a flawed character: she had deeply rooted prejudice but when she realised that, she apologised and made an effort to address it. It's such a simple thing but not a lot of people can so readily admit when they're wrong.
The Breakfast Club
A brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, and a criminal.
This movie made me realise something that I should have already known: everybody is the centre of their own story and everybody has a story. The Breakfast Club didn't do anything particularly heroic except to be honest with each other about their lives. They were each able to open up to a group of strangers and that never fails to inspire me.
Also, random 80s dance numbers are the best thing in cinema and I wish that they still existed today.
Olivia Pope
I fell in love with Olivia Pope before I ever watched Scandal. I was watching TV when an advert for the show came on and a clip played where I saw this fierce woman standing in the Oval Office and shouting "If you want me, earn me!" at POTUS.
Olivia Pope is fearless – she knows her value in the world and she is not willing to compromise it for anybody (not even the President). Clearly, I respect her power and her drive but I also admire her compassion and her constant willingness to stand up for people that it would be easier to throw under the bus.
Tadashi Hamada
Hiro is probably the obvious hero in Big Hero 6 but to me, Tadashi is the clear hero of the story. He may only feature for the first twenty minutes but he is the catalyst behind all of the good things that happen going forwards.
With his huge intellect, he chooses to create something whose only purpose is to help other people. He does everything that he can to help his little brother and even after his death, he manages to help society.
Who are your on-screen heroes? What inspires you in characters? Let me know in the comments.


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As some of you may have heard, or maybe you haven't, I was recently crowned Miss Capitol City!
I could not be more excited to be back at Miss Idaho this year. A lot more work and effort has gone into pageantry on my end. I never realized how little I was doing to prepare. This year is going to be a lot better I think. New dance, still in the works. New swimsuit, still on the way. New dress, still to be fitted. New interview outfit, still needing alterations. New Deidre... well, not new new Deidre, same personality, better fitness? We will go with that. One more month until orientation and two more months until the Miss Idaho.
Some of you have been asking how you can help. If at all possible, the way you can help is by donating to my Children's Miracle Network account.
Every contestant is required to raise money to be eligible to compete. That money then goes to helping sick children in the local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Not only would I appreciate your donations, but so would the kids you are helping and their families! It is such a great cause and I love that the Miss America Organization has teamed up with them. If all my friends donated a dollar or two, I would reach my goal in no time. Thank you for all of your love and support. I am proud to be your Miss Capitol City 2011!

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Mexican Catholic order Legion of Christ apologises to victims, Pope Francis must finally root out child abuse
February 8, 2014 Comments Off on Mexican Catholic order Legion of Christ apologises to victims, Pope Francis must finally root out child abuse
Mexican Catholic order Legion of Christ apologises to victims
6 February 2014
Pope John Paul II (right) gives his blessing to Father Maciel (left) in 2004, two years before the Mexican priest was ordered to retire
The Legion of Christ Catholic order has for the first time apologised to the victims of sexual abuse carried out by its founder, Father Marcial Maciel.
In a statement, the order condemned the "reprehensible and objectively immoral behaviour" of the Mexico-born priest.
Father Maciel led the order from its foundation in 1941 until 2006, when Pope Benedict ordered him to retire.
He abused seminarians as young as 12, and died in 2008 aged 87 without ever being convicted of his crimes.
A Vatican investigation also found out that he had fathered several children by at least two women, and used drugs.
"We want to express our deep sorrow for the abuse of minor seminarians, the immoral acts with men and women who were adults, the arbitrary use of his authority and of material goods," said the Legion of Christ in a statement….
Father Maciel was disciplined by the Vatican in 2006. Pope Benedict ordered him to stop exercising his ministry in public and to retire to a life of prayer and penitence.
Father Maciel, who was close to the late Pope John Paul II, always denied all the allegations….
Pope Francis must finally root out child abuse
By Mary Dispenza Thu February 6, 2014
Editor's note: Mary Dispenza, a former nun, was a plaintiff in a successful class action suit against the Los Angeles Archdiocese over child molestation claims. She is the area representative for SNAP, the Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests, in Bellevue, Washington. She is also the author of "Split: A Child, a Priest and the Catholic Church."
(CNN) — Finally. Finally. Finally, a strong important voice in the world, the United Nations, speaks out on behalf of the rights of children and condemns the Vatican and the bishops for crimes of violence, rape and sexual abuse against children by transferring pedophile priests from parish to parish, withholding documents for prosecution and perpetuating an institutional culture of secrecy and shame….
As a survivor of rape and violence at the hands of a priest when I was a young girl, I understand that secrecy….
It has taken me more than half a lifetime to piece myself back together. I was 52 years old and still captivated by the Catholic Church when I let the buried "secret" memories emerge. His name was Father Rucker — George Neville Rucker. I must have trusted him when he asked me to crawl up on his lap as he sat watching a movie in an auditorium so long ago. He raped me while my mother was in the lunchroom nearby….
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles released 12,000 pages of files on scores of priests accused of sexually abusing children in 2013. I found out that the pastor of our parish back in 1947 suspected Father Rucker of "touching" little girls. It was the bishop who would not listen and passed Father Rucker on and on until 2002, when he was defrocked. He had become a real liability to Cardinal Roger Mahony, head of the archdiocese.
About 33 women accused him of abusing them when they were young. That's five decades of abuse.
In 2002, he was charged with 29 counts of molesting girls. He was taken off a cruise ship on its way to Russia to face the charges; authorities thought he was trying to flee. But his case was dismissed in 2003 after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the charges were too old….
Hague Court Declines Inquiry Into Church Abuse Cover-Up
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Pope Benedict XVI International Criminal Court Investigation Requested By Clergy Sex Abuse Victims Rejected
AP By RACHEL ZOLL 06/13/2013
NEW YORK — The International Criminal Court has rejected a longshot request by clergy sex abuse victims to investigate former Pope Benedict XVI and Vatican cardinals for possible crimes against humanity.
The tribunal, based in The Hague, told attorneys for the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests that "there is not a basis at this time to proceed with further analysis."
"The matters described in your communication do not appear to fall within the jurisdiction of the court," a court official wrote in a May 31 letter to the Center for Constitutional Rights, the nonprofit legal group that represents the victims. The legal organization released the letter Thursday.
Jeffrey Lena, the U.S. attorney for the Vatican, had called the 2011 request to the court a "ludicrous publicity stunt."
"The common thread running through all these cases is the mistaken idea that 'everything is controlled by Rome,'" Lena said Thursday.
Pam Spees, senior staff attorney for the Center for Constitutional Rights, said her group was confident it could collect enough evidence as new abuse victims come forward to press the tribunal to reconsider.
The odds against the court opening an investigation have been enormous. The prosecutor has received more than 9,700 independent proposals for inquiries since 2002, when the court was created as the world's only permanent war crimes tribunal, and has never opened a formal investigation based solely on such a request….
Int'l court case against ex-pope fizzles
By RACHEL ZOLL AP Religion Writer Thursday, 06.13.13
Hague Court Declines Inquiry Into Church Abuse Cover-Up
By LAURIE GOODSTEIN June 13, 2013
The International Criminal Court in The Hague has decided not to investigate or prosecute the former pope and other leaders of the Roman Catholic Church on allegations of covering up the sexual abuse of children by priests.
Victims of sexual abuse filed a complaint in 2011 asking the court to prosecute Benedict XVI, then the pope, and three other Vatican officials for what they called an international and systemic cover-up of sexual abuse that amounted to "crimes against humanity."
The court responded in a letter dated May 31 that after analyzing the complaint, it had determined that the matters "do not appear to fall within the jurisdiction of the court." The letter said that "some of the allegations" fell outside the court's jurisdiction, which is to prosecute genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
In addition, the case did not appear to meet the court's time limits. For the most part, the court may prosecute only crimes committed after it was constituted in July 2002, and even though the cases submitted by the victims involved more recent allegations, some of the supporting material predated 2002….


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"A nod to the old 'shrimp on the barbie' cliché. I love clichés," says Shaun Kelly. "Don't worry if there's too much XO sauce - it keeps well and does a good job of making most things better. Peel the prawns or leave the shells on - I prefer them shell on, but it's your call." Start a day ahead to soak the prawns and scallops.
Prawns barbecued in XO sauce
Oct 27, 2016 1:00pm
A nod to the classic Australian cliché of 'shrimp on the barbie' doused with garlicky XO sauce.
- 10 mins preparation
- 50 mins cooking
- Serves 6
- 6 uncooked king prawns, deveined
XO sauce
- 75 gm dried prawns (see note)
- 25 gm dried scallops (see note)
- 250 ml grapeseed oil (1 cup)
- 75 gm garlic cloves, grated (about 14)
- 75 gm golden shallots, grated (about 3)
- 50 gm saucisson or salami, finely diced
- 25 gm long red chillies (about 2)
- 5 gm shrimp paste, roasted (see note)
- 2 tsp grated bottarga (see note)
- 1For XO sauce, soak prawns and scallops in separate bowls overnight in 125ml cold water, then drain, reserving liquid, and finely chop prawns and shred scallops. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat, add prawns and stir-fry until golden (1-2 minutes). Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Add scallops and stir-fry until golden (1-2 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon and add to prawns. Add garlic and shallot to oil and stir-fry until just coloured (2-3 minutes), then transfer to prawn mixture with a slotted spoon. Add saucisson and chillies to wok, fry for a moment, then add shrimp paste, prawn mixture and reserved soaking liquid (be careful, hot oil will bubble and spit) and stir occasionally until fragrant and almost all the water evaporates (25-30 minutes). Stir in bottarga, transfer to a sterilised jar (see cook's notes p192), cool and refrigerate until required. Makes about 375ml. XO sauce will keep for up to a month.
- 2Soak bamboo skewers in water for 20 minutes and heat a barbecue to hot. Thread prawns onto skewers, brush with oil from the top of the XO jar and marinate for 30 minutes, then grill until pink (5-6 minutes). Serve with more XO sauce.
Dried prawns, dried scallops and shrimp paste are available from Asian groceries. To roast shrimp paste, wrap in foil and roast at 200C until fragrant (4-5 minutes). Bottarga is available from select fishmongers
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We are a huge Disney family, so of course we saw Cars 3 in theaters. It immediately became of my favorite Disney movies. The lesson that it teaches is incredible – and an important one for kids. Cars 3 is sure to touch your heart. You will laugh, and in true Disney fashion, you might even cry. I know I did. The blu-ray just hit stores today, but I was lucky enough to get an advance copy. I think that every single bonus feature is a must watch!
Three Reasons To Watch Cars 3
Before I go into detail about the bonus features, I want to give you three reasons to watch Cars 3 – just in case you haven't already. The first is the cast. We already know that Owen Wilson is fantastic as Lightning McQueen, but all of the new characters are incredible as well. Cruz Ramirez is probably my favorite new character in the film – and Cristela Alonzo voices her perfectly. I really hope we see more of her in the future – Cars 4 anyone?
Next up is the humor. For me, there wasn't as much in this one as the previous two – however, it was the perfect amount. There are a couple of things in there that are just for adults, as well. This movie had my whole family laughing! Lastly, it is the lessons. Kids will learn to be themselves, to try and never give up, and also to support one another. They will learn that it is not always best to judge a book by its cover. These are all very important lessons, that I think every child needs to learn. I refuse to give spoilers – so this is the best you are going to get from me. Trust me, once you see the film these will all make sense.
Bonus Features
The Cars 3 blu-ray combo pack has lots of extras that are all worth watching! The exclusive new mini-movie, Miss Fritter's Racing Skool is a favorite in our house and has been watched time and time again. My personal favorites are the deleted scenes. I always like seeing what didn't make it in to the film. Here is a complete list of bonus features:
- Miss Fritter's Racing Skoool (Exclusive new mini-movie) – Enjoy blindsided testimonials from the Crazy 8's, touting the transformative impact Miss Fritter's Racing School has had in reshaping the direction of their lives
- Theatrical Short: "Lou" – When a toy-stealing bully ruins recess for a playground full of kids, only one thing stands in his way: the "Lost and Found" box.
- Let's. Get. Crazy. – Get schooled in the world of demolition derby, the "rules" of figure 8 racing, and how Pixar puts the crazy in the Thunder Hollow Crazy 8 race. This piece is hosted by Lea DeLaria.
- Legendary – a close, historical look at the racing legends Wendell Scott and Louise Smith, whose tenacity and perseverance got them into the race even when they weren't invited.
- Ready for the Race – Disney Channel's Olivia Rodrigo and NASCAR Racer William Byron check out the Hendrick Motorsports campus to showcase how real-world race training influenced the filmmakers.
- World's Fastest Billboard – Blink and you will miss all of the graphics and "car-ified" advertisements created by Pixar's Art team to make the "Cars 3" world as believable as possible.
- Cruz Ramirez: The Yellow Car That Could – Join Cristela Alonzo and the filmmakers on their journey to create a race-car trainer turned champion racer.
- Generations: The Story of "Cars 3" – For the story team, creating Lightning McQueen's next chapter didn't involve just a tune-up, but a complete overhaul.
- My First Car – A collection of illustrated first-car stories as narrated by members of the "Cars 3" cast and crew. "A Green Car on the Red Carpet with Kerry Washington," "Old Blue," and "Still in the Family."
- 5 Deleted Scenes – Each deleted scene is set up with an introduction as to why it was removed from the film. Deleted scenes include:
- "The Boogie Woogie"
- "The Jars of Dirt"
- "Lugnut"
- "The Bolt"
- "More Than New Paint"
- Cars To Die(cast) For – Take a look at the phenomenon of die-cast toy collecting and the more than 1,000 unique designs that exist in the Cars universe.
- Commentary – Brian Fee (Director), Kevin Reher (Producer), Andrea Warren (Co-Producer) and Jay Ward (Creative Director)
About Cars 3
In Cars 3, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician, Cruz Ramirez, with her own plan to win, plus inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn't through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing's biggest stage!
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Reno@S3 Maisonette - FINAL PHOTOS
I think this home needs no introduction since we have been anticipating the final photos for some time now! We really want to thank the generous couple who made time for us to shoot their lovely place because everyone has such busy schedules, especially so with children and with so many things to unpack. The Husband is an avid collector of LEGO and because of our photoshoot, he has spend many nights trying to finish building his LEGOs...and I recalled him telling his colleagues that he has to go home and rush for his "TOP". hahah!!!
lovely side table console which was hand painted by the husband.
Posters were gotten from Esty.
Tiles from An Huat.
Haiku fan with round dining table and replica version of the wishbone chairs
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LEGO editions - those that TOP this weekend
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Daughter's room adorned in gold, pink and white.
Master bathroom - pattern floor tiles and marble look a like wall tiles with dark wood cupboards
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Huangling Village's New Outdoor Adventure Program Brings Thrilling Jungle Experience
Known for its serene natural sceneries and profound history, the ancient Huangling village has recently announced the launch of an all-new outdoor adventure program in the Shimen mountain gorge featuring three routes designed for visitors of different levels.
As one of the major outdoor activity bases in East China, the Shimen mountain gorge offers a wide range of tailored expedition activities for individuals as well groups. A highlight of the outdoor adventure program is the Hero's Quest, of which 12 checkpoints are set up across the gorge to challenge not only the physical strength but also teamwork spirits of the participants.
Huangling village has recently announced the launch of an all-new outdoor adventure program in the Shimen mountain gorge, offering a wide range of tailored expedition activities for individuals and groups.
"Wuyuan gives people the impression of a beautiful landscape painting, by bringing sports tourism to Wuyuan and Shimen mountain gorge, visitors now can be part of a mind-blowing travel experience that provides more joy in addition to sightseeing," said Wu Xiangyang, CEO of Wuyuan Rural Culture Development Co., Ltd.
About three kilometers away from the Huangling village, the Shimen mountain gorge is 1.2 kilometers long and accessible via direct bus line, the unique gorge sceneries and peculiar geographical conditions make the location ideal for developing sustainable outdoor adventure and expedition program such as creek rafting, mountaineering, challenging physical activities as well as easy hikes along the natural and relaxing trails.
Visitors with extensive outdoor expedition experience can also take the jungle route, an all-around adventure expedition that brings the ultimate excitement and challenges of height, speed, strength and perseverance through a series of challenges to climb, glide and leap on the trees to reach the finish line.
"This outdoor adventure program is ideal for visitors who come to Wuyuan in the summer, the different routes can accommodate participants of different age groups, including activities suited for children as well, we also have comprehensive safety measures to guarantee the safety of all visitors who are taking part of the outdoor expeditions," Wu said.


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Foreign students
Information of the Institute of Law, Administration and Economics for students participating in the Erasmus+ Programme
The Institute of Law, Administration and Economics (IPAE) is a part of the Faculty
of Political Science at the Pedagogical University of Cracow named after the Commission
of National Education. It employs over fifty academic teachers and educates about a thousand students in three subjects. For bachelor's and master's degree graduates IPAE offers postgraduate studies.
The IPAE Director is Prof. Andrzej K. Piasecki. His deputies are Dr. Małgorzata Kmak
and Dr. Agata Nodżak.
Academic work takes place in several chairs and the European Administration Centre.
All necessary information for current and future students can be found at the website. News can be also found at our Facebook profile.
A chair is a basic organizational unit in our Institute. Each one consists of professors
and doctors with common research fields and didactic areas. In the Institute of Law, Administration and Economics chairs are assigned to specific subjects to be studied
in this unit, namely Law, Administration and Social Economy. The profile of practical studies is successfully conducted at our Institute. Currently, the Institute consists of the following chairs: Chair of Public Law, Chair of Administration and Public Policies, Chair of Local Government and Management and Chair of Economy and Economic Policy.
Education within the Erasmus+ Programme is conducted on the basis of three modules matching a scientific profile of academic teachers in certain chairs:
M1 Chair of Local Government and Management:
M1 Chair of Local Government and Management:
- Regional and Local Administration in Europe
- Management in Regional Development
- Regional Policy
- Territorial Marketing
M2 Chair of Administration and Public Policies:
- Contemporary Problems of Intellectual Property Law
- European Company Law
- Law and Politics in Modern Middle East
– selected case studies - Media Law
M3 Chair of Economics and Economic Policy:
- Economic, legal and institutional foundations of the EU
- Energy and climate policy of the EU
- EU budget and funds
- International Accounting
Each course represents 5 ETCS points. Erasmus+ Programme students are obliged to choose one entire module (20 ETCS points) and two other courses among those available (10 ECTS points). Realization of the Erasmus+ Programme is conducted in close cooperation with the International Relations Office at the University: http://www.bwm.up.krakow.pl/incoming/ Dr. Karol Bieniek represents IPAE as a proxy in charge of the Erasmus+ Programme: email@example.com


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Looking for a tropical get-away that does not require a passport? Look at the Florida Keys. Stretching from around fifteen miles south of Miami to less than one hundred miles from Cuba, the Florida Keys offer a multicultural living and vacation experience to fit every budget.
Financing a Tropical Dream
Once reserved for the rich and the famous, a second vacation home can now be part of a smart investment portfolio. Mortgage rates are low, making financing a home in the Florida Keys more affordable than ever. Also, unlike the rich and the famous, the average individual is likely to rent his vacation home out to tourists when he is not using it himself.
Waterfront property is especially popular as a vacation spot. It offers the amenities of the local community – restaurants, attractions, transportation, security – and the beauty of communing with nature. The income from these rentals often covers the entire mortgage, enabling the owner to enjoy a free vacation in the Keys whenever he pleases.
Waterfront property also tends to appreciate in value over the long term due to its lasting popularity. The savvy homeowner of a Florida Keys waterfront vacation home is also building equity while he vacations there and rents it out – equity that can either be cashed in at retirement or lived in on a full-time basis.
Peace of Mind
Ask any therapist. The soothing sounds of the ocean provide the perfect background for relaxation. With a vacation home in the Florida Keys, no tapes or compact discs are needed.
Simply open the windows to enjoy the ocean's relaxing sounds.
Also, as stress is a significant risk factor in elevated blood pressure, a vacation home in the Florida Keys benefits the homeowner physically as well as mentally.
Stress melts away with the ebb and flow of the tide, with the beauty of the sun rising or setting over the ocean, with the gentle ocean breeze.
One can almost feel his blood pressure lower with the laid back lifestyle. Or, if the need for some company arises, the Florida Keys offer a variety of restaurants, museums, parks, and attractions to amuse and entertain.
Add to the scenic view, soothing sounds, and peace of mind that comes with knowing that. No matter how stressful life becomes, a little slice of paradise awaits. It is a reward at the end of the summer, or at the end of a career.
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Welcome back to 90 with Nate!
Emily from Chattanooga wrote in and said, "Nate, how have you grown such large teams in your network marketing businesses?"
I have to be completely honest when I say this: I believe that I eventually grew large teams because I took a long season of time to grow myself.
The plain simple truth of it is this, Emily: until I grew myself, I didn't grow large teams in network marketing! In fact, I grew very small teams.
I think the first 3 years I was in the industry I personally enrolled a grand total of 7 people. I was just really bad at the business for a long time. lol
But as I grew myself and I began to master certain skills, I noticed that my teams started getting a little bigger…and a little bigger. And with time, as I mastered high level skill, I was able to attract a lot more people and I had a better leadership capacity and management capacity to grow larger teams.
There are the 3 things that I would recommend that you focus on growing:
- Master the Basic Skills of Network Marketing. Prospecting…Closing…the Art of Promotion…those are the basic skills of Network Marketing.
- Master Person Growth. Continue to work on yourself and to lift your Leadership Lid.
- Master Inter-Personal Skills. Learn to relate really well with people, find what they need, and see if you can come along side them to bring into being the thing they need in their life.
If you master those 3 things, I don't think you're going to have any problems growing some really large teams of your own.
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Some tongue-in-cheek from Wil on smartphone radio frequency radiation to end the year:
Is the iPhone killing us? Maybe. Maybe not. Here's what I plan to do. More speaker phone use, less iPhone to the ear. And, I'm shopping around for an iPhone belt clip to get the device away from cherished body parts and out to where the radiation might melt some of the love handles I carry these days. Otherwise, it appears as if the jury is still out on anything that resembles a verdict.
Much ado over not much. This year. What about in 30 years?


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In December 2014 a new European regulation came into effect which changed the way which nutritional information should be displayed on food products in relation to vitamins and minerals. 18 months down the line many people still don't know about the change and are confused as to where the RDA they used to look at has gone.
You will still see the term RDA used e.g. women are recommended to consume 2,000 calories and men 2,500 calories per day. RDAs extend across the main macronutrients including fat, carbohydrates and protein as well as salt and fluids.
RDA's (Recommended Daily Allowance) have now changed to NRV's (Nutrient Reference Values). Instead of 100% RDA, you will now see 100% NRV. The values for RDA and NRV's are exactly the same - NRV is a straight replace of RDA.
NRVs (Nutrient Reference Values) are a set of recommendations for nutritional intake based on currently available scientific knowledge. They state the level of intake of essential nutrients considered to be adequate to meet the known nutritional needs of practically all healthy people for the prevention of deficiencies, i.e the amount of vitamins and minerals you need to be consuming to prevent becoming ill.
Current (May 2016) Nutrient Reference Value (NRV) for vitamins and minerals as set in the EU can be seen below:


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Music Reviews
Goldwax Records: A History Of '60s Memphis Soul
TERRY GROSS, host:
Memphis has always had great record labels, especially for black music. But Goldwax, a company that issued some of the greatest soul records ever made in that city, is almost unknown.
Rock historian Ed Ward says that given the quality of what they released, they had very few hits, but the legend has lived on.
(Soundbite of song "The Power Of A Woman")
Mr. SPENCER WIGGINS: (Singing) The statue of a man is like a tree standing tall. But a sweet little woman, yeah, can make a big man fall. He can be strong like Samson and big like Hercules. But two sweet lips can put a man down on his knees. That's the power of a woman. Oh, that's the power of a woman. Oh, yes it is. Oh, yeah. Dig this.
ED WARD: Quinton Claunch had quite a music business career behind him when he and Rudolph "Doc" Russell started Goldwax Records in 1963. He'd been a country songwriter and guitarist, played rhythm guitar on some of Carl Perkins' first hits, been a talent scout for Sun and Hi Records, and had written "White Silver Sands," a national Top 10 hit for Bill Black's Combo in 1960. He ran into Doc Russell at a recording session for rockabilly singer Charlie Feathers, and Doc mentioned he'd like to invest in a record label. Claunch took his $600 and got to work.
(Soundbite of song "Darling")
THE LYRICS (Soul Band): (Singing) People say I didn't leave you no good. But I just want to let them know that I was doing the best that I could. You said you loved me, right from the start. Now you're telling me you gonna break my heart. You said you loved me...
WARD: "Darling," by The Lyrics, was unlike anything anyone in Memphis was doing: an odd combination of doo-wop and James Brown. And, predictably enough, it wasn't a hit. It made just enough noise locally, however, to bring a young hematologist, Roosevelt Jamison, to his door one night after midnight. Jamison had a small tape recorder, a tape and two members of a local gospel group who'd been moonlighting some secular material Jamison had written, and which he'd recorded. One of them was named Overton Vertis Wright.
(Soundbite of song "That's How Strong My Love Is")
Mr. OVERTON VERTIS WRIGHT (Singer): (Singing) If I were the sun up there, I would glow with love everywhere. Even be the moon when the sun go down. So you could see, so you can see that I'm still around. Ooh, that's how strong, that's how strong my love is. That's how strong my love is. One more thing I want to say.
If I were a beach...
WARD: Unfortunately, this wasn't the break Claunch or Jamison was looking for. Don Robey, of Duke/Peacock Records in Houston, unearthed a contract O.V. Wright had signed as a member of another gospel group, and took him away. Wright went on to make many great records, but not for Goldwax.
No, it was the other singer who would put Goldwax on the map.
(Soundbite of song "You've Got My Mind Messed Up")
Mr. JAMES CARR (Singer): (Singing) I said I wasn't gonna tell nobody else. But I just can't keep it, Lord, to myself now. For as long as I've been running around I finally met a little girl that really got me down now. Baby, you've got my mind messed up now, little girl, little girl. You sure got my mind messed up now.
I go to bed alone and I can't sleep. Sit down at the table, ooh, Lord, I can't eat now. Somebody, please, please, help me now, oh, oh, oh. Sugar plum dancing on in my mind...
WARD: It took a couple of tries, but "You've Got My Mind Messed Up" confirmed everyone's faith in James Carr, who, in the next couple of years, would produce a string of soul masterpieces, including "Love Attack," "Pouring Water on a Drowning Man," "Dark End of the Street" and "Life Turned Her That Way."
Claunch had an ear for great voices, that's for sure. Louis Williams and the Ovations were one of those groups that could barely sell a record, although they did very well on the road and had small regional hits. It's hard to say for sure, but it could be that Williams' greatest asset was also his biggest problem.
(Soundbite of song "I Believe I'll Go Back Home")
LOUIS WILLIAMS AND THE OVATIONS: (Singing) I believe I'll go back home. I believe I'll go back home. I believe I'll go back home and admit to my baby that I was wrong. All right. I believe I'll telephone. I believe I'll telephone. I believe I'll telephone. I got to tell my baby that I'm coming home. All right.
WARD: Granted, "I Believe I'll Go Back Home" is an extreme example: The writers Goldwax got to come up with the Ovations' second single apparently figured that cloning a Sam Cooke song would get them the hit they needed, when in fact the real problem was finding a way for Louis Williams to use his Sam Cooke sound in a way Cooke wouldn't have. The group continued for years, and left behind dozens of wonderful recordings for Goldwax and other labels.
The other great voice Goldwax had was Spencer Wiggins, who was performing at the Flamingo Lounge with a combo that included Isaac Hayes on organ.
(Soundbite of music)
Mr. WIGGINS: (Singing) Now tell me what do you think about my baby? She's all right. Now tell me what you think about my baby? She's all right. My baby, she ain't like those other girls to me. She don't play for other guys. She just do it to me.
Claunch heard the possibility and got him some materials from good writers and string of soul classics resulted.
(Soundbite of music)
Mr. WIGGINS: (Singing) Now if I were the wind that blows then I would follow you every, every, everywhere you go. Ill even be the sugar baby that's in your cake so I could be near every bite you take. But I want you to know...
WARD: Problems began for the label around 1968. Claunch and Doc Russell to fall out, and a few records were leased to other labels because of what Claunch called cash-flow problems. And there was another problem. They also had a label called Timmy(ph), for Memphis country music, although a couple of minor country stars began their careers on Timmy or Goldwax, most of these records were doomed. The soul records by selling as much as they should have, the country records weren't selling it all and Goldwax's last record was, believe it or not, James Carr singing "Row Row Row Your Boat." Goldwax closed its doors in 1970, and Memphis barely noticed.
GROSS: Ed Ward lives in the south of France. The music he played is from "The Complete Goldwax Singles" on the British label Ace Records.
(Soundbite of music)
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Sol Invictus, Faith No More first album since 1997's Album of the Year, is set for release on May 19. But fans don't have to wait that long to suss out their feelings for the rocker's latest record. NPR is streaming the album in full—all 39 minutes of it. At that runtime, it's Faith No More's leanest record since Introduce Yourself in 1988. A cursory listen presents one clear fact: It's definitely Faith No More, and ardent fans will probably dig their mostly unchanged aesthetic. Check it out.


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eBird: Help & FAQ
On wintry days, flocks of North America's most numerous swans gather on lakes and estuaries or descend out of gray skies. A characteristic whistling in their wings led Meriwether Lewis to call them "whistling swans," a name still in use. These elegant creatures - slightly smaller than our other native species, the Trumpeter Swan - nest on arctic tundra and visit the U.S. only on migration and in winter. Most have a smudge of yellow at the base of their black bill, but otherwise are pure white.More ID Info
Unless you're in the arctic, don't look for Tundra Swans in the summer. Instead, look for them on large bodies of water, particularly estuaries and protected coastal waters, during migration and in winter. You may also see flocks of these large white birds in agricultural fields where they are feeding on spilled or unharvested grains. Look for their distinctive straight-necked posture, as well as their characteristic large flocks, to separate them from Mute Swans.
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City Year Milwaukee, an education-focused nonprofit that unites young people for a year of service in high-need schools, announces new board member, Dr. Vicki J. Martin, President of Milwaukee Area Technical College.
"Dr. Martin is a wonderful addition to our team of influential leaders and I am grateful for her commitment to City Year Milwaukee" stated Meralis T. Hood, City Year Milwaukee's Vice President and Executive Director. "Our work is made possible by the support of the community and leaders like Dr. Vicki Martin and I am elated that her addition to our team will increase our impact in the city of Milwaukee."
Dr. Martin is the tenth president of Milwaukee Area Technical College. She has served in higher education for nearly four decades, including three decades at MATC. She has been MATC's president since 2014. The Milwaukee native and first-generation college student holds a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, master's degrees from the University of North Dakota (counseling and guidance) and Cardinal Stritch University (business management), and a doctorate in educational leadership and policy analysis from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
"As a first-generation college graduate and the leader of our community's open access college, I know that the work of City Year Milwaukee is vitally important," Dr. Martin said. "Graduating from high school ready for what's next is the first step toward lifelong learning and a family-supporting wage, whether that means earning a two-year college degree and heading directly to a career or transferring from a two-year college to earn a bachelor's degree at a four-year college. City Year brings people passionate about service and the importance of education into schools to help achieve this critical goal. I am proud to stand with City Year Milwaukee to help more students achieve success and reduce equity gaps so that all individuals in our region achieve their true potential."
This year, 100 City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps members will serve full-time in 13 Milwaukee Public Schools reaching nearly 8,000 students each day. City Year AmeriCorps members partner with teachers and principals to provide academic and social-emotional support to students, helping them stay on track to graduate from high school prepared for college and career success.
To donate or learn more, please visit www.cityyear.org/milwaukee.
City Year Milwaukee's impact is made possible by a public-private partnership between corporations, philanthropic individuals, Milwaukee Public Schools, and the Corporation for National and Community Service.


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Photography Challenge Day 8:
The word 'bundle' immediately brings to my mind Sundays and slow mornings. Lying in bed huddled in my duvé for as long as is humanly possible. If my boyfriend's at home he might move to the living room and lounge on the couch so I gather the duvé and move the bundle-me to the couch as well. Sunday mornings are also the only days in a week when I have breakfast.
So, today's photography task of 'bundle' made me think about flat lay photography and breakfast. And here's the result; an unapologetic interpretation of my Sunday breakfast. Fried egg on rye bread, some granola, coffee and orange juice enjoyed in bed. Bliss.
And as a natural continuum let's keep things on the positive track and look back at this week, and in particular at the top 3 things that made me particularly happy.
Afterwork With The Team
To be honest, we might all be better off if we didn't do afterworks, because last week saw our team afties ending with the racist bartenders refusing to sell to our darker skinned colleague, and then sending 2 bouncers to literally beat the message into 2 of us. Totally pointless since we were already walking to the elevator and on our way out.
Crime reports have been made and I was invited to the police station as a plaintiff on Monday, but I already know the amount of lies the attackers have spewed at the police when questioned, so I'm in fact worried I'll be the one ending locked up. We're living interesting times…
But, we come from the country of Sisu, so for an afterwork we went! This was a bit bittersweet, though, because it was also a farewell afterwork for one of everybody's favourite colleague, and my fellow user of heavy sarcasm. It's a rare trait to find in this country. But despite the sad-factor it's always nice to hang out with these people!
We never had a team spirit until our Team Leader was replaced by an actual professional, but now we've finally gotten to know one another and we've got some hilarious people in the team. Always good fun! Even despite the racist and extremely violent ruški puški people that you, unfortunately, can't really avoid here.
Independence Day
This week required 2 afterworks instead of one! There was that farewell party and since Thursday was a bank holiday for us Finns, we had to go and have a drink on Wednesday evening because it was
FINLAND'S INDEPENDENCE DAY! Drinks all around!
The Independence Day traditions in Finland differ quite a lot from any other country in the world. We usually gather together with the family, eat a proper dinner and then settle in front of a TV to watch the reception at the President's castle.
Oh yes, there are no street parties (it's fukin cold outside anyway) but instead we sit inside and watch politicians and celebrities shake hands with the president for hours :D
Okay, it's not the hand shaking we're interested in, really. It's sort of like a Finnish version of the red carpet at the Oscars. We watch it to criticize everybody's dresses and suits. Yeah, whoop whoop, partee!
Return of The Boyfriend
3 weeks, ladies and gentlemen, is too long a time to be away, especially on the complete opposite side of the world.
This is the second time that he's been away for 3 whole weeks at a time and, although this time we haven't had one fight, I still can't say I enjoy these periods much. Especially since this time I was a victim of a violent assault and would've liked a hug from my significant other to bury the ghosts.
It's good to have some me-time every now and then but 3 weeks is simply way too excessive. For his homecoming I've decided to cook something, perhaps goulash (because it's what he's always asking for, and why not since it's so cozy and warming and delish), as a congratulations for both of us for getting through these 3 weeks without epic tantrums.
I'd love to hear what's made you lovelies particularly happy this past week? xx


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National Mutt Day Photo Contest
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Vote for your favorite mutts!
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AAAA Records in Web Hosting
The advanced Hepsia website hosting Control Panel, which comes with our web hosting, will allow you to set up a new AAAA record with ease. Once you are within the account and you go to the DNS Records section, you will find all records that you have for every hosted domain address or a subdomain under it. All it takes to set up the AAAA record is to click the New Record button, to choose the domain/subdomain in question, select AAAA after which just input or copy and paste the IPv6 address. We also have a step-by-step guide if you have never created records for your domain addresses, but it's unlikely that you will need it as Hepsia is much simpler to employ than other Control Panels available on the market. Within an hour your new record shall be live and your domain name shall start resolving to the servers of the other service provider. Additionally, there is an option to change the TTL value, which shows how long this record will be working if you change it, from the standard 3600 seconds to any value the other service provider may require.
AAAA Records in Semi-dedicated Servers
Setting up a new AAAA record for a domain address or a subdomain hosted inside a semi-dedicated server from our company involves only a few very simple steps, that you will be able to find in the Help section of your Hepsia web hosting CP as well. You will have to pick the hostname for which the new record is going to be created from a drop-down menu in which you will find all your domains and subdomains. Creating the new AAAA record is as easy as picking out the one that you need and typing in the IPv6 address for it. This is achieved with no more than a couple of clicks, so you can very easily direct any hostname to a different service provider by using an AAAA record and use it with whatever service they provide. It takes mere seconds for the new record to be active and only about an hour for it to propagate world-wide, so you will be done in no time. The other service provider can also require you to set some TTL value for the AAAA record, that's different from the default one - 3600 seconds. This feature reveals how long it will take for any new value you set for your record to take effect while the old value is still active.


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Given 7800 job cuts Microsoft is witnessing under CEO Satya Nadella, it appears that the company is planning to cut down its phone hardware business. Though according to @evleaks, who is known for giving reliable tips in the past, says that the Redmond giant has at least six new Lumia smartphones in the pipeline, ready to be launched alongside the new Windows 10 Mobile which will reportedly be released at an event in the United States on September 24th. Hence, there will likely be a range of Lumia devices customers can pick alongside the top-end Lumia 940 and Lumia 940 XL.
Among the new entrants would be the two devices mentioned above. The Lumia 940 XL, as the name suggests would be a flagship device with top-end specs that include a 5.7-inch QuadHD display and a Snapdragon 810 processor. Other notable specs include a 20MP PureView camera, 3GB of RAM along with the addition of an Iris scanner.
While its smaller sibling, the Lumia 940 will reportedly sport a 5.2-inch FullHD display and will feature a Snapdragon 808 chipset onboard, the rest of the specs will be the same as the larger Lumia 940 XL. Reportedly, the duo will be getting an exorbitant price tag, more than the iPhone 6 and the flagship Galaxy S6.
Recently, the company released a new Build 10166 of Windows 10 Mobile for members of the Insider Preview program, making the mobile version up-to-date with its desktop variant. While Microsoft's Gabe Aul suggests that the new Windows 10 Mobile build 10166 is focused primarily on 'improvements to core quality'.
And as we're aware that Lumia devices are not the preferred choice when it comes to timely updates, however this time around Microsoft has promised it won't be the case as the company says it'll have more control over the upgrade process by bypassing carriers.
"We proactively update supported devices with necessary updates to address issues. And today, we're announcing this continuous update process applies to all Windows 10 devices, including phones, said Microsoft in a blog post.
Meanwhile, the Redmond giant yesterday confirmed it'll have a strong presence at this year's IFA trade show to be held in Berlin, Germany scheduled for September 4-9. Sources suggest that Microsoft will not announce any new smartphones at the event, but will unveil new tablets and talk about how Windows 10 ecosystem works across all devices.


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ANTI-AGING NIGHT CREAMEnergy flow
$7 1.0 lb
This bar has a crunchy coconut base with a smooth caramel center and topped with raw creamy chocolate. It's adaptogenic beauty blend ingredients has been proven to boost collagen production, enhance oxygen throughout the body and packed with antioxidants that help protect cells from free radical damage.
Always organic, vegan, gluten-free and soy-free
Inner glow
*coconut flour, *coconut nectar, *avocado oil, *almond butter, *coconut butter, *rehmannia, *vanilla extract, himalayan salt, *cocoa paste, *cocoa butter, *rhodilo, probiotic,*All organic
The bar is delicious as is but it's also an awesome nutrient enhancer when blended in plant based milkshakes, crushed on top of smoothie bowls, mixed into coconut ice cream and crushed up adding to raw pie crust base.
Best kept in the fridge or freezer for a longer shelf. Keep in cool dark are to prevent it from melting (but prob will be devoured in .5 secs)


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Negotiating is a skill that project managers must develop to ensure that they get what they want and need and to ensure that their clients, stakeholders, and team members walk away from the table feeling satisfied with the outcome. This article explains how project managers can prepare themselves for project negotiations, identifying what they need to know before they sit down at the negotiating table and how they can develop their negotiating skills and understand the perspectives of others. In doing so, it discusses techniques for developing negotiation skills. It then describes the general process and goal of negotiating in four regions--North America and Europe, the Middle East, China, and India. Accompanying this article is a sidebar looking at the process of conducting negotiations via telephone or e-mail, listing four disadvantages of doing so and four practices that will help such negotiations run smoothly.
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How to Obtain a Motorcycle License in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania motorcycle license, or a Class M motorcycle license, is overseen by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The motorbike driving license is available to all riders who meet the state requirements. Like all other license classes, getting your motorcycle license will involve a thorough application process that you must complete in order to begin riding, which may include an educational course on motorcycle safety and associated costs. Review information on the necessary motorbike licensing steps for each age group and how to obtain a Class M license by browsing the information below.
Pennsylvania Motorcycle License Application Process
Before applying for a DMV motorcycle license in Pennsylvania, applicants should note that there are some aspects of the process which will only apply to those between the ages of 16 and 18. For all ages, however, the requirements are as follows:
- Complete the DL-5 Motorcycle Learner's Permit Application form
- Pay the fee when you bring the completed DL-5 form to a Driver License Center
- Complete a vision test
- Pass the motorcycle knowledge test
To learn more about where to get motorcycle license application forms and how to apply successfully, download our free, informative guide.
Motorcycle Learners Permits in Pennsylvania
When getting your motorcycle license, you may also wonder why all applicants (including experienced riders) must first receive a learner's permit. This is because the state of Pennsylvania requires all riders to become familiar with the state's specific laws surrounding motorcycle riding. To get a full bike license, obtaining a learner's permit is required, although some applicants may already be experienced.
All riders with motorbike licenses in the form of learner's permits are limited to operating their vehicles only between sunrise and sunset; nighttime riding is not allowed. Additionally, these riders can only do so with the supervision of another licensed operator, and cannot carry passengers unless they are certified instructors. Even experienced riders must comply with this rule until they are fully licensed. Note that for all riders, the motorcycle license cost – once all of the previous requirements are satisfied – will depend on the type of motorcycle registration requested, and other licenses/classifications riders may possess in the state of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Motorcycle License for Minors
Before receiving your full bike license, there are a number of additional steps that must be taken if you are between the ages of 16 and 18 and have also received your learner's permit. Along with the permit, riders between these ages seeking full bike licenses in PA will need to complete supervised riding hours, a motorcycle safety course and hold their permits for a certain amount of time.
In order to receive a license for motorcycle riding, riders between 16 and 18 must first complete 65 hours of supervised riding. Only an adult (18 and over) who also has a valid Pennsylvania motorcycle drivers license should supervise a learning rider. Note that all the aforementioned restrictions also apply. When submitting these hours for validation at a Driver License Center to receive the full bike license, the applicant will need a parent or guardian to verify the accuracy of the hours. If these riders do not bring a parent or guardian, they will need to bring the form with notarization.
These riders must also complete the basic rider course through the state. This course will contribute 15 hours to the learner's requirement, and also waive the road skills test so that the rider can immediately receive the full bike license after paying the applicable fees and submitting all documentation. On the day of the rider's completed submission for the motorcycle license, he or she will need to bring in a Certificate of Completion as confirmation.
Lastly, the learner must hold this permit for a period of at least six months before moving forward with the application for a full motorcycle license.
Learn more about motorcycle Class M requirements in PA by downloading our complimentary guide.
Pennsylvania Motorcycle License for Adults
If you are over the age of 18 and have also received a learner's permit, you have two choices: you may schedule a road skills test for a motorcycle license online or at a local Driver License Center, or you may register for a basic rider course to waive the skills test.
The former option is a good choice for experienced riders seeking their PA motorcycle licenses, as this is the most immediate choice for those who may have been licensed in another state and have recently moved to Pennsylvania or are self-taught. Upon completion of the road skills test, a new motorbike license applicant over age 18 can immediately begin riding.
The latter option, however, is good for new riders interPennsylvania Motorcycle License for Adultsested in obtaining their full bike licenses in Pennsylvania. Although a new rider may be over the age of 18, the basic rider course will provide the applicant with valuable knowledge on rider safety, teach him or her how to ride a motorcycle and allow the applicant to waive the motorbike licensing road skills test. Download our comprehensive guide to read more about motorcycle license procedures in PA.


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27 Better Ways to Praise Your Child Other Than "You're Amazing!"
I think the self-esteem gurus led us to believe we could hand our children self-esteem on a silver platter through our praise, through our words. And we thought...almost the definition of being a good parent was to keep handing self-esteem to our child. But it doesn't work that way."— Carol Dweck, professor of psychology at Stanford University
Don't Overdo a Good Thing
While sitting on the bench at the park, I watched a preschooler whoosh down the slide on his belly, head first. His dad yelled across the playground to him: "That was freakin' amazing!" While waiting for my son after school, I saw a student show her mother a charcoal drawing. Without equivocation, Mom announced: "You're an amazing artist!" While picking up my son after play practice, I listened as the director raved that each child's performance was "beyond amazing!"
It's little wonder I see the superlative amazing as a throw-away word—over-the-top praise so overused that it means absolutely nothing. Moms and dads feel pressured to say it. They hear other parents piling on the compliments with their children and feel obliged to do the same and even more. After all, you can't overdo a good thing, right?
Praise With a Purpose
WRONG! While parents aim to build a youngster's self-esteem by proclaiming them amazing, they're really doing the opposite. That's because research shows excessive praise actually hurts children—making them less confident, less resilient, and less likely to take on new challenges. It can transform them into praise junkies, craving constant validation from others to feel good about themselves. Parents should stop labeling their kids amazing and other such superlatives. Instead they should offer praise with a purpose—words that promote self-worth, initiative, and independence.
While parents who praise their children have all the right intentions, the underlying result from the praise is a child who begins to need, crave and even depend on praise for their motivation, and the "praise junkie" habit is formed. The praise junkie is a person (kid or grown up) who needs consistent affirmation from others to feel confident in his or her own ability or choices..As kids get older, the praise junkie will turn to the peer group for approval, which is not what most parents want.— Amy McCready, Founder of "Positive Parenting Solutions"
Celebrate Your Child's Uniqueness
There's nothing a youngster wants more than to be seen and accepted as an individual—not better than anyone else but different. She doesn't like getting compared to others, even when mom and dad place her head and shoulders above the crowd: "No question about it, you're the prettiest girl in your class...You're the best player on the team and they're lucky to have you."
These comparisons give the message that she's getting judged based on what others are doing and not getting accepted on her own merits. She may start to view peers as rivals, not friends. Here are ways to celebrate a child's uniqueness and make her feel seen:
Comment on what makes her special, using observations and not evaluations: I see a happy face on this sun in your drawing...I see how you use lots of adjectives in your writing...I see how you listen to music on your iPod to relax before a swim meet.
Reassure her she doesn't have to think like you do: We certainly don't agree on that politician's agenda. I'm glad we can hold different opinions and discuss them...That's my favorite movie of all time, but you find it too sappy."
Make it clear you love her for herself: You're the only you in the entire world and I'm so lucky to have you in my life.
Stress that her differences make her special: That green dress really looks beautiful with your red hair.
Show acceptance: I love you just as you are!
Acknowledge her uniqueness as an asset: Your voice really comes through in that essay...You always have a distinct opinion that gets me thinking.
Acknowledge Your Child's Effort
When parents praise their children's effort, it builds resilience, which research shows contributes greatly to success in life. Parents should focus less on the end product: "Your painting is gorgeous," and more on the process: "You spent a lot of time and showed great patience as you worked on that painting." Here are some ways to promote a youngster's grit:
7. Recognize hard work: I can see the effort you put into writing this essay. It really shows.
8. Connect improvement with effort: Your free throws have gotten so much better this season. Your practice has paid off in a big way!
9. Acknowledge an attempt, even when unsuccessful: I'm glad you tried to clean the hamster cage by yourself even if it got a little messy.
10. Speak about the journey: Last year you hated to write poetry and now you really love it...Remember how long division gave you headaches in fourth grade and now it's just a breeze!
11. Notice the amount of time put into the task: You've applied for a lot of part-time jobs. That's taken a lot of hours.
12. Celebrate the effort, not the success: You worked on that science fair project for days. Your hard work is what counts, not whether you received an award.
13. Encourage them while they're working, not only when they're done: You're so focused on the task at hand...You really have your head in the game today...You're really going to town on cleaning your room.
We should especially recognize our children's efforts to push themselves and work hard to achieve a goal. One thing to remember is that it's the process not the end product that matters.— Dr. Paul J. Donahue, clinical psychologist and author of "Parenting Without Fear"
Make It About Your Child, Not You
Many parents fall into the trap of seeing their children as extensions of themselves. They celebrate their kids' achievements as their own and their failures as reflecting poorly on them. It takes a confident and self-aware parent to see her child as a separate and unique person. This kind of parent praises her child to foster growth, not just to show enthusiasm for achievement. Here's some ways to make it about your kid, not you:
14. Focus on her feelings: Instead of saying the all-too-common, "I'm proud of you," make it about her: "You should feel good about what you achieved."
15. Ask a question: How's it going? How did you feel about that project? How do you think you did?
16. Ask about the work itself: What are you learning in that class? What's that project supposed to teach you? Why do you think the teacher wants you to write about that?
17. Celebrate her strengths: Creative writing comes so naturally to you. It doesn't for many people...You're so comfortable with technology. You really know your way around a computer.
18. Promote self-care: You've been working on that project for hours. Why don't you take a bike ride?
Young children are unlikely to have their self-esteem strengthened from excessive praise or flattery. On the contrary, it may raise some doubts in children; many children can see through flattery and may even dismiss an adult who heaps on praise as a poor source of support-one who is not very believable.— Dr. Lilian Katz, professor emerita of early childhood education at the University of Illinois
Drop the Labels and Get Real With Your Child
Parents get tempted to slap a judgment on everything their child does. In addition to the ubiquitous amazing, other popular superlatives include: perfect, awesome, superb, brilliant, and sensational. Some children even become addicted to this flattery, evolving into praise junkies who need another compliment to feed their fix. The task at hand becomes meaningless to them because what they crave are the kudos when they're done.
Girls are at a high risk to become praise junkies about their looks. According to Peggy Orenstein, author of Cinderella Ate My Daughter, the focus on their appearance gives girls the wrong message. They become convinced beauty is the key to happiness and success, not intelligence and hard work. Here are some ways to commend children without turning them into praise junkies:
19. Let them approve of their work: When your child asks, "Mommy, do you like my painting?" turn it around and say, "What do you like about it?"
20. Get specific: Instead of saying, "You're always so nice," say "I saw how you asked the new boy to play with you in the sandbox."
21. Keep in mind less is more: Employers today gripe that young workers need too much praise, too much hand-holding, and too much guidance. Don't overload your child with too many compliments now, setting her up for disappointment in the real world.
22. Be genuine: Even a little kid can tell when mom and dad are going overboard with the praise. This makes a youngster doubt her parents' judgment and sincerity.
23. Describe the behavior: You took out the garbage without me asking...You filled up the gas tank after borrowing my car...You stacked those blocks so high!
24. Promote initiative and independence: Do you want to clean your room after school or tomorrow morning?... Do you want to take pottery, soccer, or go to science camp?... You make that decision. I trust your judgment.
25. Show appreciation: Thanks for looking out after your little brother while I was on the phone...You are so responsible with your homework that I never need to worry.
26. Show empathy: I know how difficult it is to learn a second language. When I was in high school, it took me hours and hours to learn the German vocabulary words...Volleyball isn't for everyone. When I was your age, I could never serve the ball over the net.
27. Give unconditional love: Kids don't need a steady stream of superlatives to feel good about themselves. But they do need you to love them for who they are.
This content is accurate and true to the best of the author's knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.
Questions & Answers
My child's preschool teachers are always giving the kids compliments on their clothes and how they look. What should I do?
I admire you for seeing this as a problem and your willingness to do something about it. I know many parents who see nothing wrong with praise being lavished on their children. In fact, they eat it up as it strokes their own egos.
They're unaware of the research that shows too many compliments make kids overly dependent on adult approval. Children lose the ability to evaluate their work and need moms and dads to tell them whether it's good or bad. They lose the intrinsic motivation that's so necessary to succeed in life, feel fulfilled, and be happy. They're always looking for validation from the outside, not the inside.
Since some preschool teachers are unaware that too many compliments create "praise junkies," I would privately and respectfully bring this to their attention. You could mention that you read an article about it in a parenting magazine and grew concerned. You could elicit their opinion on the matter, so they don't get defensive.
When my son attended a co-op preschool, we had a parent meeting on the issue of praise junkies. Since moms and dads helped in the classroom, we decided to develop guidelines for giving constructive comments rather than mere kudos. It got us thinking about how to encourage children in a meaningful way instead of giving fast, easy, and mindless compliments: You look so cute today...your painting is so amazing...your block city is so cool.
We learned (with time and practice) to ask questions that got the kids thinking: Why did you decide to wear that dress today? What did you feel when you made that painting? How did you build that block city so tall? It was amazing to see how the adult-child conversations at preschool evolved and became more exciting and fun.Helpful 6
If you have a child that has artwork on display, what do you say in the comments?
Too many parents make a quick judgment of their child's art without even looking at it closely: "That's amazing...that's gorgeous...that's the best you've ever done." Those over-the-top comments don't fool kids, even little ones. It means so much more if parents take the time to look at the art closely.
It's always fantastic to ask the child questions such as: "What were you feeling when you painted that? What message are you giving with that drawing? How do you want other people to feel when they look at it?"
It's also wonderful to compliment specific details you see in the artwork: "I like how you blended the purple and blue in the sky...I see how you used the side of your crayon to make the background...It looks like you spent a lot of time making the flowers." Because the process of making art is more important than the finished product, I like to talk with the child about how she felt while making it. Was she relaxed, excited, happy?Helpful 3
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Beauitful content. Interesting to read, thx fo sharing.
This is such an amazing essay. Just kidding. I meant to say this is such a useful essay packed with good advice. I wish I had read it when my son was growing up. But your advice is appropriate for praising anyone of whatever age.
Wonderfully uplifting and positive message...it is okay if I say you are amazing for writing this? :)
This is the way to compliment anyone! Before I read this, I had no idea why I hated getting certain sorts of compliments. When people tell me I'm brave or amazing, I want to crawl into a hole. When people say something specific and positive about something I've done or made, I'm OK with that.


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Along with the final week of classes comes the final week of bootcamp. It has been an experience, that's for sure! Monday workouts are definitely my favorite but when I stepped outside today, I experienced even worse humidity than I did yesterday. Look out Texas, here comes summer! We did nine laps around SRD again, complete with bear crawls, lunges, side lunges, and squats. Today was really tough for me, maybe because of the 10K I ran yesterday, maybe because of the humidity, or maybe because of the rancid smell we are forced to endure every time we walk in or out of SRD. Last week they put new mulch on the front lawn and I'm not kidding when I say it is like we are living on a farm. It was not what I wanted to smell while putting myself through a rather intense workout, but hey, I still got a good workout out of it! I rounded out the morning with a little bit of ab work before showering, eating breakfast, and taking a nap before class. Nothing like a 9:00am nap, right?
Continuing with the theme of "lasts," tonight was the final Wyldlife club of the semester. I have mentioned before on the blog that I am a Wyldlife leader in Northwest Austin. Wyldlife is just like YoungLife, but for middle schoolers. This semester has been seriously awesome and we are so blessed to have so many kids who come to play, have fun, and hear about Jesus. Tonight was our "Graduation Club" for the eighth graders as they get ready to move onto high school and YoungLife, and my seventh grade girls are now officially the big (wo)men on campus! Tonight's club was crazy (as usual), and featured this slightly uncomfortable, but still insanely awesome, game.
To leave you with a beautiful vision of Austin, here is the sunset I saw as I was leaving club tonight.
|I remember mulch smelling bad on the playground back in elementary school!
Wondering what's going on in this picture? We picked a boy and a girl from each grade to come up to the stage to participate in a game called "Motherbird." The boys from each grade sat in a chair with a cup of open Yoplait Yogurt in their mouths. The girls stood behind the boy in their grade and proceeded to lick the yogurt from the cup. See what we did there? The eighth grade team ended up winning the game, but it was probably one of our best games of the entire semester. There is nothing quite like making middle schoolers feel awkward!


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Four Ways To Keep Your Relationship On Track
by ChristianCrush Team
Friends who mean well can be worse than people who have an actual vendetta. Whether you've been in a relationship for a while or are getting your feet wet with a new romance, it seems like everyone has something to say about it.
One of the most famous relationship proverbs is to never go to bed angry. For some couples, however, this could mean arguing late into the night, where sleep deprivation only leads to more arguing. Returning to the discussion in the morning may give you both time to cool down and re-evaluate what you really want to communicate. Other friends will say that any decrease in "in love" feelings is grounds for divorce. This comes from a society that thinks everything about relationships should feel like the first few honeymoon months, when everything is fresh, new, and exciting. However, many couples find that with counseling, patience, and help from the guy upstairs, they can overcome just about any obstacle.
Relationship advice from friends can save you a lot of heartache if it comes from the right perspective. We need to be selective with who we turn to for advice, such as a close friend who knows us well enough to accurately lend suggestions. Imagine a total stranger telling you that you can't trust your fiancée. Now think of that same word coming from your best friend. Chances are that you would react differently in each scenario.
The best advice you can find will support you in your own decisions (Tartakovsky 2014). No one can tell you exactly how to have the best relationship, because no one else lives in your head. Any relationship decision you make is ultimately between you, God, and the other person. However, here are four tips to help you get moving in the right direction.
1. Ask more than one person - Prov. 11:14
Talking to the same person about everything isn't necessarily a bad idea, but it can be just as bad as not asking for advice at all. Talking to many different people is a good way to get separate perspectives on your unique situation.
2. Be honest about the situation - Prov. 12:15
If a friend comes to you and asks how your romantic relationship is going, be honest with them. Don't sugar coat things or deny what you really feel. The more honest you are, the more accurate the feedback will probably be.
3. Talk to your significant other - Eph. 4:3
Being a team means facing the world together. Whether you have a casual or crisis situation to deal with, communication is essential. The need to maintain intimate conversation is crucial to any close relationship and cultivating a daily "talk time" is one of the best habits for couples to create.
4. Get ready to work - Eph. 5:22-23
The example God sets for us to be husbands and wives is intense. Just read a few of the passages about marriage in the New Testament and you'll see exoneration to act not just nicely, but as God does toward his sons and daughters. That's a high calling, folks, and it's not an easy one. No matter where you are in your relationship, lean into Christ for His love and support as you learn the true meaning of commitment.
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Dr. Wyatt Fisher is a licensed psychologist in Denver, CO and founder of a Couples Retreat, a Christian Dating Site for Christian Singles, a Couples Bible Study, and a Porn Addiction Seminar.
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