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Getting ahead of the curve is one of those strategies that only works if you're pointed in the right direction, and for those of you that are going bonkers waiting to see who wins the 2014 NCAA Tourney, it's probably best to lock in your long term commitments before Selection Sunday. The current leader on the board remains top ranked Florida at +550, and if those are the smallest odds to win the 2014 NCAA Tourney, then you're looking at a pretty good payout no matter who you bet on. These numbers, however, could shrink if you don't manage to get your wagers in prior to the announcement of the official bracket.
Selection Sunday is essentially the opening ceremonies of March Madness. It marks the moment when we know which 68 teams will be involved in the hunt for the national championships, the pathways for each contender to get to that final game and which low-seeded Cinderella's have made the big dance. The announcement is an hour-long show broadcast at 6pm on CBS, and will air this coming Sunday night for the entire country to enjoy.
Bud did Selection Sunday become a hallmark event in the sporting calendar in the first place?
The simplest answer is "Bird vs. Magic", a rivalry that many know from their days in the NBA and on the national team, but few remember at the college level (hopefully most of you are at least aware of it). In 1979, the two had such an incredible rivalry that it skyrocketed the interest in college basketball overall. This was before Selection Sunday even existed, and when the tournament wasn't even close to having 64 teams involved. The national championship game between Bird and Magic is one of the most watched basketball games of all time.
As is usually the case, where there's an audience, there are executives trying to take advantage of an opportunity and in this case it was a great thing. Tom Jernstedt is a former NCAA executive vice-president who collaborated with Kevin O'Malley, an executive producer at CBS sports at the time, and a few others to spawn Selection Sunday as a television program in 1982.
Thirty-two years later, college basketball fans and gamblers can barely contain themselves before Selection Sunday is broadcast. There are no leaks, only assumptions, and the slow and simmering reveal of the bracket over the course of an hour can be both nauseating and thrilling at the same time. There was no "bracketology" before Selection Sunday and the uproar surrounding the show signals the arrival of the Madness itself.
As most of us know, March Madness is simply a great time to be alive and having an official kick-off event helps push the spectacle of the three-week bonanza in to the stratosphere. The 2014 NCAA tourney will not be an exception.
So who are the best teams to back right now? It's actually too early to tell, especially since a lot of the information about teams we know now will become null and void when we see which opponents lie in their path. The best bets to make before Selection Sunday to win the 2014 NCAA Tourney should be the bullet proof teams that have seemed impervious to losing. That would include Wichita State at +1000 and Florida at +550.


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While technology in the classroom may seem like, and is, a great way to keep students engaged in a lesson, it can also be a distraction. It's tough enough to keep your eyes on all of your students at the same time when you are teaching a lesson. Then, you put a piece of technology in the classroom like an iPad into the mix, and you have even more distractions from your students. If it isn't their wandering eyes, or goofing around with their peers, then it's playing with apps or straying from the lesson. Any of these distractions can be quite challenging for teachers. Here are some teacher-tested ideas and best practices that your fellow educators have found to be an effective way to keep students focused and on task when the technology in the classroom tools are out.
Just as you would create a routine for your students to use the restroom or to hand in their homework, you must create a routine when using technology tools. Take the time to teach your students what they should be doing, and how they should be handling the piece of technology once it's in their hands. Make sure that you teach all students the procedures, as well as the consequences for handling their tech tool.
Many teachers have found that when they include their students in creating the rules, the students seem to follow the rules more closely. As a class, brainstorm a list of rules that all students must follow, from how to handle the tech tool to what to do when you are using it. Create a list and have students design a poster of this list for the class to follow. You can even make it a challenge where you put students into teams of two to see who can create the best poster of the tech rules.
The key to keeping students focused at the same time is to position yourself where you can see all students at the same time. The best way to do this is to create a circle around you, and position yourself in the middle of that circle. To do this, ask all students to arrange their desks into a circle so they are all facing you in the middle of this circle. This way you will have visual access to every single student's work.
Oftentimes, students get distracted when you are teaching a lesson because something is wrong with their piece of technology and they are eager to fix it. To hinder this distraction from ever happening, teach students how to troubleshoot. Create a list of common problems and how to fix them. For example, list questions like, "What do I do if my iPad won't turn on?" or "What do I do if my headphones aren't working?" By giving them the answers to their popular questions on a simple reference poster, you will eliminate a lot of unwanted classroom distractions.
Never tell students, "Here is your iPad, now go do your assignment." You must give them specific directions for how they will complete the assignment if they will be completing their task on their own. The easiest way to do this is by creating a daily goal sheet. Students will refer to this sheet to see what their task is, and how they will accomplish it. At the end of the lesson, students must hand in their completed task sheet to you so you can see that they have completed their work.
There will come a time when your preferred tech tool may have a glitch. So it's important that you are prepared for this moment, because at this time students will be unfocused and distracted and your classroom may go from quiet to chaotic. You can try and prevent this from happening by always checking all tech tools, apps, and webpages beforehand. However, sometimes it may just be out of your hands. Make sure that you have a backup plan. Your job is to be able to shift gears immediately if a technology glitch happens.
If you really want to see your students maintain focus, then you must give them the opportunity to have a choice in what they are learning. When students are passionate about a topic they will be more engaged in it. Assign students to complete technology-based projects where they choose what they learn. Once they choose their own topic, they will be more likely to dive into the topic and really grasp what they are learning.
Do you have any ideas or tips on how students can effectively use technology in the classroom with fewer distractions? If so, please share your thoughts and ideas in the comment section below. We would love to hear all about them.
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WHAT ABOUT MY STREET?!? Agreed. No doubt that many secondaries and many side streets still have a lot more to be cleared. But when you have 30" of snow in 24 hours, that's not a surprise. We all are human, and unless Optimus Prime and his crew are available, equipment does break occasionally. If you have the chance to safely bring a snack or drink to a road crew worker, they sure would appreciate it.
OFFICIAL NEWS: It was the snow of this life for BWI Airport, officially 29.2" as presented in this article by Baltimore Sun Reporter Scott Dance, to whom we send our thanks for including FF in the interviews. How much fell elsehwhere? Below is a preliminary estimate from NOAA:
TUE 1/26 AM temps near 30 F will rise to 40 F by early afternoon. Light rain is expected from mid AM onward. We can't rule out rain arriving earlier and if so, it could easily become light freezing rain due to snowpack. We'll keep watch on it for you.
WED & BEYOND Rain from Tue is likely to refreeze in colder areas, making the AM commute still icy at times. Wednesday looks to be the most "normal" day of the week temp wise, highs in the mid to upper 30s, light NW winds and no daytime precip.
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- That is atmospheric variability for you, it is inexact and Earth has yet to produce a human being who can nail down exactly where a storm will be down to the mile even at 1 day out, let alone 4.
- Snow on Thursday in the Mid-Atlantic is not a lock by far, but it is not ruled out either. The most probable call we can make at this stage is a 20-40% chance of some light snow in the eastern Mid-Atlantic to southern New England. Need some indication from others? Here is the NOAA Day 4-7 Experimental Winter Weather Outlook.


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Stalked by a bird!! That is hilarious!!! I am glad you had a great Mother's Day -- you and Lexie are so lucky to have each other and that zoo looks like a blast!!! And of course, Lexie is as cute and well-dressed as ever!!
Lexie is always good for an ear to ear grin from me! She has the ability to make me laugh and smile! What a wonderful life you guys have! Thanks for letting us get a glimpse of it through this blog and especially thanks for the "shout out"!!!
Funny about the peacock...well beauty can see beauty, I guess!
What a fun post. Guess the "peahawk" thought Lexie was beautiful, too. I loved all the photos - oh, how I miss the Pacific northwest! Happy Mother's Day to you and Lexie!
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In present study, various cultural parameters for Bacillus safensis were optimized in submerged fermentation for alkaline protease production using response surface methodology. Nutritional components were screened through Placket-Burman design. The optimized cultural parameters were, 1% inoculum, initial medium pH 9.0, incubation temperature 30OC and fermentation time 72h. Among nutritional parameters, casein, KH2PO4 and peptone were found significant which were further optimized through Box-Bhenken Design with three levels. The experimental results showed that 4.0% casein, 0.05% KH2PO4 and 0.575% peptone yielded highest protease production. The proposed model was significant which clearly explained the response. The crude protease produced by Bacillus safensis showed optimum activity at pH 8.0 and at 40oC. Kinetics revealed that the Km and Vmax values of 1.027 mg/ml and 67.57 mg/ml/min using casein as substrate, respectively
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Wellington [New Zealand], May 25 (ANI): New Zealand fast bowler Doug Bracewell has been slapped with 100 hours of community work after he pleaded guilty to drink-driving offence in the Hastings District Council last month. In addition, the 26-year-old has also been disqualified from driving for a year. Bracewell's breath-alcohol reading was found to be three times more than the New Zealand legal limit, when police pulled him over while driving in Hastings. It was his third drink-driving offence in 10 years. According to ESPNcricinfo, his lawyer Ron Mansfield told that Bracewell was drinking at a function when his girlfriend called to inform about their parrot being killed by dogs. The counsel further argued that the offence did not occur out of disregard towards road rules, but out of a a "genuine concern" for his partner. Reflecting on his punishment, Bracewell later said that the judgment "was pretty fair" before adding that he is now looking forward to move on. "I'm just looking forward to moving on... and obviously not getting behind a wheel anytime soon after having a few drinks. It was an unfortunate situation, but that's no excuse for driving a vehicle while having a few drinks. I'm disappointed in myself, but, at the same, time I'm just wanting to move forward," he said. Meanwhile, New Zealand Cricket said it would not impose any further penalty on Bracewell, however, adding the all-rounder is unlikely to resume his competitive cricket career until early next year as he is still recovering from a serious leg injury. "NZC notes Bracewell suffered a serious leg injury in February and is unlikely to resume his competitive cricket career until next summer," the local media quoted the board as saying. "Under these circumstances, and considering the penalty imposed in the Hastings District Court today, NZC will be taking no further punitive action," it added.(ANI)


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- Jack Ma suggested to their employees to use the "669" method for maximum productivity in their sex lives
- Children are the only ones that are real and they are the best investment they could have
- For him, the purpose of marriage is having babies
China's richest man Jack Ma and co-founder of an online retail company, Alibaba, encourages his employees to apply the '996' philosophy not only in their jobs but with their personal life, saying people should follow the '669' philosophy.
"996 philosophy" means that employees are expected to work from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week. During the mass wedding held by the company for its employees on May 10, he also suggested using the "669" as a method for maximum productivity in their sex life. The mass wedding celebration was called 'Ali Day,' being the company's annual ritual.
"At work, we emphasize the spirit of 996. In life, we should follow 669. What is 669? Six days, six times, with the duration being the key," Ma said.
Ma also said that the KPI (Key Performance Indicator) or long-lasting performance to have babies is having sex six times in six days. For him, the purpose of marriage is having babies.
"Marriage is not for the purpose of accumulating wealth, not for buying a house …but for having a baby together!"
He even said that children are the only ones that are real and they are the best investment they could have.
"Everything could be fake" but at least children are the real deal," he added.
With his statement, netizens have questioned his true intentions and some even considered it as "lewd" and disgusting.
As much as I look up highly upon you, I feel that this is a little too extreme. A person working 9-6 might even have trouble having sex 6 times a week, much less for one that works 996.#jackma
— XVIII (@XVXVIIII) May 14, 2019
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Earlier few days back #Alibaba founder #JackMa
Give 966 formula for work
i.e Work from 9am to 9pm ,
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Now he had given another formula for life which is 669
i.e have a sex 6 time in 6 days will led to good married life.
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— Avinash Singh (अविनाश सिंह ) (@avicing07) May 14, 2019
Yeah, so if that's what you endorse #JackMa, you seriously need some rest. Especially your brain!
Because that's what happens to one's brain after #996 working at office and #669 at home!#jackwang #Alibaba pic.twitter.com/3tcxeAAl5N
— HooL (Humor of our Life) (@ijanvaidya) May 14, 2019
China implemented the one-child policy but currently, they are worried about the unstoppable dropping rate of their populations that could reach 1.44 billion in 2028. So now, China has relaxed the imposition of the one-child policy and openly encourages having more babies.
Despite the encouragement to their citizens in having more babies, the birth rate continues to decline because couples choose not having babies due to rising real estate prices and access to good education.
But still, the Alibaba founder encouraged his employees to have six times a week of having sex after asking them to work for 12 hours every day.


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How successful was the attempt? Well, can't do much but let others be the judges, albeit they inherently cannot do this objectively for reasons other than "music is subjective, d'oh!" 'cause these songs are egoistic, self-indulgent, pertaining completely to a feeling for a less decided, more free approach to grind, the realization of which does not necessarily happen in the finished product, but in the very process of becoming; i.e. it's a given that only me and Orfee can consider whether we've accomplished our grind-needs in accord to our expressive notions, like with any other self-reflecting band / project. And hey, the point of the whole thing was still expression, sincere and emotionally releasing and everything that I had found in the extremity that is grind in the first place. That said, there's a whole essay on sketchgrind inside.
Nah, that wasn't a joke. The final product that entailed the first KiKurachiyo had also contained a load of shit (the nicer, selected portion of which [sketchgrind] you see in the post) along with audio tracks, so let it be known that this one's even worse! So eh, we did what we did and we take full responsibility. The download link is at the bottom, anyhow. Not sure what I could say about the directed listener-base seeing as there is none, but certain Discordance Axis fans might like certain elements, and, uh, Swarrrm empathizers could feel similarly about the screaming and yelling 'cause those are the bands that have definitely and significantly influenced us two. I complicate unnecessarily; just don't expect nice(ly produced) music or black metal and you'll be fine. Also, no low volume listening! Bye~
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Costa Rica, India and Italy complete recruitment of dental practices for Oral Health Observatory
The Oral Health Observatory (OHO) has completed recruitment of dental practices in Costa Rica, India and Italy and plans to venture implementation in China, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Poland, South Africa, and Zimbabwe in 2018.
FDI was present at the Colegio de Cirujano-Dentistas in Costa Rica to meet with Dr Heilyn Quiros, one of the participating dentists gathering information for the OHO. She described the opportunity to make a concrete contribution to the improvement of oral health as her main motivation for accepting the invitation and encouraged other oral health professionals to participate.
The Oral Health Observatory
The OHO is an FDI initiative, in collaboration with member National Dental Associations (NDAs) and supported by GSK, to collect standardized data on oral health. It seeks to better understand current oral healthcare needs for patients and oral health professionals at the national, regional and global level.
Behavioural and clinical data, in addition to information from the dental practices, are collected directly from the NDA's network of dentists. Such standardized data is currently scarce and will be an important step in informing oral health advocacy work and guiding governments in developing effective policies for oral health.
A pilot phase of the OHO was successfully implemented in 2014-2015 in Mexico, Germany and the Netherlands. It demonstrated the potential for a mobile app to be used as an efficient and inexpensive way to collect data from dentists and patients on issues such as dental caries and gum disease.
A second phase began in 2017 with a new mobile app to be eventually launched in 10 countries. It focuses on collecting standardized data on patients' perceptions of their oral health and its impact on their oral health behaviours, oral health status, dental visiting habits, and quality of life.
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Any dentist can download the free mobile App from the Google Play Store and App Store. They can request a login from FDI to gain better understanding of how well they are communicating with patients, and how they are perceived in their role as dental practitioners – or talk with their NDA if they want to be part of the research. Download the App:


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Akashic✰Record is the Akashic Record of legend. She writes under the pseudonym Metis.
Akashic✰Record's true form is a small red leather ornate book bounded by thin chains that allows her to hang from her master's wrist. Futhermore, she also possesses the ability to change her appearance, assuming various human forms,most notably of her previous master Uriel.
Human Form: Akashic✰Record assume the form of a young woman with curvaceous proportions and long light blue hair held back by a dark clothlike hairband. Her wear mainly includes a dark long sleeved mini dress with a cape collor that has silver hems and tied together with a red ribbon. Additonally, she also wears black thigh socks and a pair of brown loafers.
Furthermore, Akashic✰Record is often seen with a black tablet that contains her research and that of those that she has stolen magic from, it is probably her grimoire.
A girl with a selfish and calculating streak, she often speaks to others in a condescending manner, riling them up. Whether it's through her fluent use of Internet slang or clever use of baby talk, her mockery knows no bound. In one event in Sunset Beach event, Akashic✰Record teased Brina Martinez, claimed she was taller than Brina, talking about her small chest, and saying "That must frustrating. How Frustrating for you."
That being said, she knows better than to try and adopt those same manners with her sisters, though she is known to tease Rosetta from time to time. She has a chest that's neither big nor particularly small.
Concept-Dependent Immortality- As long as there is knowledge to be obtained, she will exist.


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This week's primetime slate features 3 potential Super Bowl contenders… and the Buffalo Bills. There are a lot of options to choose from so we need to pick our spots to try and find some value on this slate. Let's get into the DFS Primetime Playsheet.
There are really only three options at quarterback on this slate, Tom Brady ($6,600 on Draftkings, Kirk Cousins ($6,300 on Draftkings) and Drew Brees ($5,700 on Draftkings). I do not have the bravery to roster whoever the Bills will be starting at quarterback here. To me, the preferred target on this slate would be Drew Brees. His lowered price and a decent matchup against this middling Minnesota defense are encouraging to me. Brees often times performs worse on the road, but I am willing to disregard that here as Minnesota plays in a dome just like the Saints do. The Saints should have to pass to win here as Mark Ingram may prove ineffective against a Minnesota defensive line that regains Everson Griffen this week.
If you want to pay up at the position, Tom Brady could be worth it. The Bills pass defense is better than most think led by second-year cornerback Tre'Davious White. With that said, the Patriots can easily overcome a bad matchup with the amount of receiving talent they have. I am unsure of what the Pats will do in the run game with Sony Michel now out, so I think they may need to lean on the pass a bit more. Brady is the most expensive quarterback, but he can still get the number of points he needs to return value in a blowout.
On this slate, James White is the highest priced running back at $7,600 on Draftkings. He figures to be the featured guy now that Sony Michel is on the shelf. Although I do like White, I think his counterpart Kenjon Barner ($3,800 on Draftkings) is a solid option. When Michel went down last week, he saw 10 carries. I only expect that number to increase this week, as the Patriots are lacking bodies in the backfield. I also don't hate the idea of stacking both backs to accrue all of the Patriots backfield touches in a game where they should be ahead for a good portion of the game.
Alvin Kamara was a beast to start the season but has sort of faded away with the return of Mark Ingram. Kamara is $7,000 on Draftkings, and I can't remember the last time we saw him at that price. This spot could be an awesome opportunity to roster Kamara if people are hesitant to fire him up. On short slates like this, fading guys with Kamara's upside is never a smart idea. He and Mark Ingram pretty much split the work last week which may even further lower his ownership. Don't forget that Ted Ginn Jr. is now out for the season which could also lead to a few more targets thrown Kamara's way.
Adam Thielen ($9,000 on Draftkings) is enjoying a monstrous season thus far. One would think that he would see the shadow coverage of cornerback Marshon Lattimore, but that may not be the case. Thielen could work out of the slot where New Orleans has some of their worst defense. This would then leave Stefon Diggs to do battle with Lattimore. The price for Thielen is steep, but you may just have to bite the bullet and play him in this NFC Divisional round rematch.
On the other side of this matchup, Michael Thomas ($7.200 on Draftkings) will likely see Xavier Rhodes. Rhodes is currently questionable to play, but even so, Thomas feasted in this same matchup last season with 7 catches for 85 yards and 2 touchdowns. With the masses potentially shying away from a matchup with Rhodes, this could be a great spot to play him. Also, don't forget about rookie Tre'Quan Smith ($4,300 on Draftkings). He is the primary beneficiary with the absence of Ted Ginn Jr. and can easily smash his price if he catches a bomb from Drew Brees.
At tight end, Rob Gronkowski leads the way at $6,100 on Draftkings. I think it is safe to say that Gronk has not looked the same this season. After an all-star performance in week one, Gronk has disappointed. He is currently questionable, but if he suits up I am not sure how many people will play him. I don't know if I am brave enough to do it either, but if the ownership ends up being lower than usual, this could be an interesting buying opportunity. The last player I am interested in on this slate is Charles Clay ($2,700 on Draftkings). As much as it pains me to say this, there is probably somebody on the Bills that will end up providing enough value to roster these other studs. I think Clay could be that guy. He has had 5 targets in each of the previous two games which is encouraging. Rostering any Bills players takes a lot of courage, but Clay might just be worth it.
That does it for this edition of the Primetime Playsheet. Hopefully, you can close out your week 8 with some primetime cash.


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Summer time is in full swing, even though Colorado has decided to still be chilly. We are at the perfect age for the wonderful phrase "Mom, I'm bored." I really thought that I had more time with that. I expected it to start maybe around age 6? I don't know. With that I'm trying really hard to combat bored-ness. With being the head of entertainment for my cult (what I call all these kids) it's sometimes really hard to plan activities while also not losing my shit. Being patient is hard some days, and it's like that for every parent. Sometimes hearing "I'm hungry" 84 times a minute really makes you lose your mind. Alternate between, "I'm bored" and "I'm hungry" and you're sure to go insane.
I don't have this down to a science, so consider this a rough draft of how I'm combating the summer crazies.
Buy memberships to things- The zoo, the museum, the water park, anything that makes going on a day to day basis cheaper. An annual pass to our zoo is $165 for up to 7 people. Tickets for one day use are $20 for adults, and $14 for kids. If you bring some friends along, it pays for it self. Also packing a lunch, and water will save you tons too! If we buy a punch card to the pool we save money too.
ABCMouse- Look, I know screen time, blah blah blah... but ABCMouse is a game changer, life saver, and a quiet time hero. Everything on there is safe, and educational. Tater is currently working on sight words, at age 4. He loves the learning path, and the songs. I can set him up at the table during nap time, and he stays quiet enough for the baby to nap, and he learns something. It's a win/win.
Popsicles. Popsicles. Popsicles. There is no shame in my Popsicle game right now. I'm 100% sure that these kids are living on Popsicles currently. I'm really cautious about how much sugar Tater has, because he's a wild man. So finding all natural, low sugar Popsicles was really important. We LOVE the Outshine Popsicles. They don't have refined syrup or corn syrup in them like most do, which makes me feel better about to the 10 gram sugar count in the strawberry Popsicles. Plus the lime ones give me life. We also make our own Popsicles as a fun activity.
Library Story time- I think this is the most underrated summer thing. Story time is FREE, and interaction with other kids. Yes, it's a Mom's worst nightmare, and it's loud but an hour of reading, singing, and playing that I don't have to conduct is super nice. We live in a small town, but sometimes go into "Town Town" to the bigger library. We really love our little library though. The kids are usually the same, and we love the person who reads. Shout out to you, Chelsea. There is usually a craft too, which means I don't have to clean paint or foam off of my carpets.
Local events- My children live for the Farmer's Market. I'm not sure where these kids got that habit from, but I'll take it. Our local farmer's market always has the fire trucks out for the kids. You can Google farmer's markets in your city, and you can find them almost everyday of the week. Farmer's Markets are usually free to enter, and you can use them as teaching opportunity, if you're one of those parents that has it together.
Splash pads- Where in the actual hell were splash pads when I was a kid? They are free, small/big kid friendly parks with water fountains, and my kids go bananas for them. It's like the end all, be all of our summer activities. We pack a lunch, and a blanket. The boys go wild, and I can sometimes sneak in article, or read a book. It's also really nice when we bring our friends along because I get some Mom socialization and the boys play with their friends.
The at home splash pad. We bought some silly, cheap sprinkler sets and a baby pool for the boys when I don't feel like driving 45 minutes. We also have a Paw Patrol Water Table that the boys love. They even have these weird, squishy water blob pads too. I recommend shopping on Amazon, because they are so much cheaper there.
Last but not least, good old fashion letting the kids play out in the backyard-When Tater really gets on a whole new level, I get to open the door and let him roam the fenced in yard. I watch him from the deck, or from the kitchen window so I can get some dishes done. The baby usually hangs out in the kitchen with me or I let him play on the deck, we have a gate, don't panic. Plus like, it supports independence and stuff. Yeah parenting science!
We are all just trying to survive summer vacation. I hope these give you some ideas to keep your sanity.
Stay safe and hydrated Moms.
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Some Christians are terrified of the term "happiness." They believe that since "happiness" is relativized today in our postmodern culture to mean doing whatever pleasurable thing one wants with whomever one wants, it is not a biblical term. But this analysis is fraught with several fallacious assumptions. FIRST Happiness, expressed in three hebraic terms–esher, barak, and shalom–is de facto a …
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Swim \Swim\, verb (used without an object) [imp. {Swam}or {Swum}; p. p. {Swum}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Swimming}.] [AS. swimman; akin to D. zwemmen, OHG. swimman, G. schwimmen, Icel. svimma, Dan. sw["o]mme, Sw. simma. Cf. {Sound} an air bladder, a strait.]
1. To be supported by water or other fluid; not to sink; to float; as, any substance will swim, whose specific gravity is less than that of the fluid in which it is immersed.
2. To move progressively in water by means of strokes with the hands and feet, or the fins or the tail.
Leap in with me into this angry flood, And swim to yonder point. --Shak.
3. To be overflowed or drenched. --Ps. vi. 6.
Sudden the ditches swell, the meadows swim. --Thomson.
4. Fig.: To be as if borne or floating in a fluid.
[They] now swim in joy. --Milton.
5. To be filled with swimming animals. [Obs.]
[Streams] that swim full of small fishes. --Chaucer.
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
1. The act of swimming; a gliding motion, like that of one swimming. --B. Jonson.
2. The sound, or air bladder, of a fish.
3. A part of a stream much frequented by fish. [Eng.]
{Swim bladder}, an air bladder of a fish.
{To be in the swim}, to be in a favored position; to be associated with others in active affairs. [Colloq.]
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Swim \Swim\, verb (used without an object) [OE. swime dizziness, vertigo, AS. sw[imac]ma; akin to D. zwijm, Icel. svimi dizziness, svina to subside, sv[imac]a to abate, G. schwindel dizziness, schwinden to disappear, to dwindle, OHG. sw[imac]nan to dwindle. Cf. {Squemish}, {Swindler}.] To be dizzy; to have an unsteady or reeling sensation; as, the head swims.
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Swim \Swim\, verb (used with an object)
1. To pass or move over or on by swimming; as, to swim a stream.
Sometimes he thought to swim the stormy main. --Dryden.
2. To cause or compel to swim; to make to float; as, to swim a horse across a river.
3. To immerse in water that the lighter parts may float; as, to swim wheat in order to select seed.
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
1: the act of swimming; "it was the swimming they enjoyed most": "they took a short swim in the pool" [syn: {swimming}, {swim}]
1: travel through water; "We had to swim for 20 minutes to reach the shore"; "a big fish was swimming in the tank"
2: be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom [syn: {float}, {swim}] [ant: {go down}, {go under}, {settle}, {sink}]
3: be dizzy or giddy; "my brain is swimming after the bottle of champagne"
4: be covered with or submerged in a liquid; "the meat was swimming in a fatty gravy" [syn: {swim}, {drown}]
5: move as if gliding through water; "this snake swims through the soil where it lives"
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Trump Aide Said Something Dangerous on Sunday
By John L. Micek
One of the great advantages of youth is that it's a time to make mistakes, say silly stuff you might regret later, and generally experiment and try on different roles.
Which brings us to the case of Trump administration policy adviser Stephen Miller, who said something so jaw-droppingly arrogant and poorly thought out during an interview with CBS anchor John Dickerson last Sunday that it would be tempting to merely write it off as the brazenness of youth -- were it not for the fact that it was so very, very dangerous.
Miller, responding to a question about what the White House has learned from the experience of Trump's controversial executive over, told Dickerson that "the powers of the president to protect our country are very substantial and will not be questioned," according to the Washington Post.
Will not be questioned?
Where does young Miller, who's all of 31, think he's living, exactly? This is the United States and you work for the taxpayers, sir. We'll question you anytime we feel like it.
But given President Trump's affection for authoritarian leaders, Miller might have momentarily blacked out, woken up disoriented, and wrongly thought he was giving an interview to Russian State television.
Surely no administration sworn to defend and uphold the Constitution of the United States could be so ignorant of the fundamental truth it serves at the consent of the governed - and not the other way around?
Unless, of course, it really is that ignorant, or it simply doesn't care.
And, just a month into Trump's administration, there are growing signs that is entirely the case.
In other interviews last Sunday, including one with Fox News, Miller doubled down on the administration's crusade against the legitimacy of the federal judiciary.
"This is a judicial usurpation of power," he said, according to the Post, of the 9th Circuit decision enjoining Trump's poorly conceived travel ban. "It is a violation of judges' proper roles in litigating disputes. We will fight it. And we will make sure that we take action to keep from happening in the future what's happening in the past."
Short of shredding the Constitution or imposing martial law, it's tough to see how the administration could carry through on such a threat.
But it's no surprise that such niceties are a mere formality to the young White House aide.
Miller, who's slight and wears his thinning black hair closely cropped, was a familiar sight on the campaign trail last year.
At rally after rally, it fell to him to crank up crowds to a fever pitch with a steady diet of red meat rhetoric. He also wrote the darkly apocalyptic speech that Trump delivered at last summer's Republican National Convention in Cleveland.
Now, along with Trump's senior counselor, Stephen K. Bannon, Miller is one of the principal architects of Trump's backward-looking "America First" agenda.
The optimist in me wants to think that Miller, given the benefit of hindsight and a few years under his belt, might come to regret his ill-chosen words ---- just as we later regret or look back, mystified, at some of the more rash decisions of our youth.
But right now, that doesn't seem the case.
In politics, it's often said that a gaffe is someone inadvertently telling the truth. With a few poorly chosen words, Miller spoke volumes.
And we ignore them at our peril.
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The Bumpy Road Of Marriage: Divorce Now Daddy Chapter 25
She got the wrong person. The one who saved Ye Yuwei was Lu Qichuan.
Gu Juexi suddenly stood up as a strange feeling engulfed him again. A feeling that he never had before overwhelmed him.
Once they got divorced, he would lose her to Lu Qichuan. His thought was like a weed growing uncontrollably, yielding varieties of fruits with all sorts of strange feelings that he was not familiar with—sourness, bitterness, spice and saltiness, except sweetness.
Soaked through, Yu Sha'er ran over. Shrugging off her arrogance, she stared at Gu Juexi exasperatedly.
"Brother Juexi, I don't mean to do that. I just don't want you to be cheated. Are you angry with me?" She asked worriedly, her hands resting on his top but she did not dare to hold onto it.
Gu Juexi held the documents in his firm grip as he stared at Yu Sha'er who lowered her head.
"My brother was duped, then killed. I don't want you to suffer the same fate. I didn't want her to be involved in the accident," Yu Sha'er said as she burst into tears.
'Yu Sha'er's brother…' Gu Juexi's gaze swept passed Yu Sha'er and rested on PA Wen.
"Send her home."
"Brother Juexi, you have to trust me. I didn't mean to do that." Growing increasingly desperate, she cried.
"You should go back and rest. Stay out of this." Gu Juexi was getting slightly impatient and signaling PA Wen to take her away quickly.
Feeling wronged, Yu Sha'er turned and walked out of the hospital with PA Wen like an obedient child.
At this time, Ye Yuwei was pushed out of the emergency room. "Mrs. Gu suffered a mild brain hemorrhage but she is alright now." The doctor took off the mask and explained to Gu Juexi.
Gu Juexi merely nodded as he looked at the woman lying on the bed. Her face was drained of color.
'Ye Yuwei, what was the reason you married me?' He could not read her mind. Apparently, he knew the answer but he was not willing to admit the fact that his wife married him for she mistook him for another person. He did not like this. Disgusting!
Ye Yuwei was sent to the ward. Standing at the foot of the bed, Gu Juexi stared at her. This woman belonged entirely to him.
Waking up from her bittersweet dream, PA Wen was still the first one she saw. He was sitting at the bed, looking at the documents. "Mrs. Gu, you are awake. I will call the doctor now."
Ye Yuwei was not moving. The doctor left after assuring them that she was alright and that all she needed now was rest.
"PA Wen," Ye Yuwei suddenly said.
"Mrs. Gu, how may I help you?" PA Wen rushed over.
"Get me a lawyer." Still staring at the ceiling, her eyes were not moving.
"For the driver of the accident, Mr. Gu…" Stood stunned, PA Wen hastily responded.
"If he doesn't sign, get the lawyer to file a lawsuit." Hearing the utterance "Mr. Gu", Ye Yuwei interrupted.
PA Wen stood rooted to the ground. He actually wanted to tell her that Gu Juexi had found the driver of the accident and was handling this on his own.


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Letter to the Editor: Medical costs should be public information
March 18, 2018
When you buy a new pair of shoes or go grocery shopping, you know exactly what you will be paying, down to the last cent. Even if you're unsure, pricing information is easily accessible — whether it be at your local store or via a quick online search. This is reasonable; it allows you to make an informed choice before you decide what you would like to consume. This is the case for most products or services that we purchase.
When you are in need of a surgical procedure, might need to visit an emergency room or are expecting to stay at a hospital overnight, do you know precisely how much your medical bill will come out to?
Ambiguous medical cost estimates create an inequality of knowledge and power between providers and patients. The current system disadvantages individuals in need of medical resources. Therefore, I propose that health care providers, insurance companies and the United States government work to create a system that makes medical costs public information.
Suppose you turn to the Medicare Interactive website for some information on coverage and costs if you stay in a hospital overnight. What do you see? Vaguely worded information with links to long and extremely complicated manuals. Unlike other products and services that we consume, a standardized system that makes medical costs public information and allows people to make informed choices does not exist.
Similar services, such as Healthcare Bluebook, provide "fair price comparison[s]," but these costs are based on averages and do not reflect actual costs. The data are collected from participating providers that have made a commitment to "transparency." These averages are insufficient in providing patients a way of making informed decisions about their healthcare.
Consider this. If grocery stores functioned under a system of average costs, you would only know an estimate of what the price of an apple might be. You try to compare prices, but you find that prices vary from $0.50 to $5. Either way, you really need an apple, so you buy it and hope for the best. Two weeks later, you receive a letter in the mail charging you $3.50 for the apple you purchased.
Healthcare Bluebook's system of average costs is a noble attempt at making medical costs public information, but it is insufficient and is not the way our health care should function. This outrage points to the necessity of a system that makes all medical costs public information, regardless of a hospital's relationship with different insurance companies. While our complicated healthcare system should be reevaluated completely, public access to medical costs does not necessitate major reform.
It is unacceptable that a 2015 study conducted by the Yale School of Medicine found that the national "average estimated facility cost per maternity stay ranged from $1,189 to $11,986." It is even more intolerable for these prices to be largely hidden from parents-to-be until after childbirth has occurred. This exploits the patient's reliance on medical attention and renders them ignorant.
Healthcare spending as a share of gross domestic product in the United States remains the highest among other countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. In 2015, 12 percent of this country's total health spending is made up of "households' out-of-pocket spending." This 12 percent represents the members of society who do not have access to health insurance and/or struggle to pay any co-payments that a hospital presents them.
According to the OECD, while the United States expects people to pay unreasonable prices for medical care, other "countries have policies in place to protect vulnerable populations from excessive out-of-pocket payments."
Even though providing access to medical costs prior to a hospital visit will not address the out-of-pocket payments that individuals may have to make, it presents the ability to make a choice. If necessary, a family could drive to a different state to receive care from a physician that has competitive prices or choose to purchase off-brand medication if it is the best financial decision. While all of America is waiting for something to trump the Affordable Care Act, I am waiting for families to have the ability to choose the form of care that best suits their needs.
Christian Reyes, SESP junior


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Tips on Knowing the Country Code on Your Iphone - 2019 update
Tips on Knowing the Country Code on Your Iphone - 2019 update
Ever bought a used Iphone at an online store? Or from buying and selling stalls on your social media? If ever, have you ever felt disappointed because of several things? Both of the quality of goods, the quality of software, hardware and of course some features that make you upset, many countries that make the iPhone and of course every country has a code for the iPhone made in the country itself, this certainly makes a distinctive feature for the iPhone, an example of the country Japan, Japan has JP / Axxx code for iPhone made in Japan. What is the function of the country code? There are so many things wrong when buying a used iphone, one of which is to choose a country that has a camera policy that cannot be muted (for example, Japan) and of course how to get a claim about the iPhone warranty itself. Then how to find out the country code on the iPhone? Don't worry, this time I will give you an easy way to see the country code on your iPhone or iPhone that you are going to buy.
How to find the country code on your iPhone.
There are several ways to find out the country code on our iPhone, but before we discuss how to find the country code, I will give you some country codes for making iPhone in the world.
- AB : Egypt , Jordan , Saudi Arabia , United Arab Emirates
- B : Ireland , UK
- BR : Brazil
- BZ : Brazil
- C : Canada
- CH : China
- CZ : Czech Republic
- D : Germany
- DN : Austria , Germany , Neatherland
- E : Mexico
- EE : Estonia
- FB : France , Luxembourgh
- FD : Austria , Switzherland
- GR : Greece
- HN : Hindia
- IP : Italia
- HB : Israel
- J : Japan
- KN : Norway
- KS : Finland , Sweden
- LA : Colombia
- LZ : Chile
- MG : Hungary
- MY : Malaysia
- NF : France
- PL : Poland
- PO : Portugal
- PP : Philipines
- RO : Romania
- RS : Rusia
- SL : Slovakia
- SO : South Africa
- T : Italia
- TA : Taiwan
- TU : Turkey
- X : Australia , New Zealand ,
- Y : Spain
- ZA : Singapore
- ZP : Hongkong , Macau
That's the iPhone country code throughout the world, here is an easy way to find out the iPhone country code that you will buy
1. First enter into your iPhone's settings.
2. Look for a menu that has a GENERAL name
3. After that try to enter the "About" menu
4. Look at your country code as shown below.
So now you see and now you know which iPhone you are from.


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The men in blue are at a boost in confidence levels with their maiden bilateral title victory on the South African soil. In this series, Raina took 8 catches and Rohit Sharma took 7 catches, the highest among non- wicketkeepers.
0 The second T20I against South Africa is about to take place in the centurion. This is the first T20I to be played in Centurion. So far, India played in the following T20I venues, Kingsmead and Mohis Mabada stadium at Durban, New Wanderers at Johannesburg.
1.75 is the win-loss ratio between South Africa and India. India played 10 T20Is against South Africa and won 7 matches and lost 4 matches. Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the only player from India who played all the 10 matches till now.
1 is the win-loss ratio of South Africa at Super Sport Park, Centurion. They lost against Pakistan, Australia, and New Zealand in one match each and won against Australia, England, and Sri Lanka.
1 Shardul Thakur is the only uncapped player from team India. If he plays the 2nd T20I he will be the 73rd player to play for India in T20s. On the other hand, Christian Jonker is the only uncapped player for the South African side, being the 76TH player to play T20s for South Africa.
1 Bhuvaneswar Kumar needs only one wicket to stand as the second highest wicket-taker in India Vs South Africa T20s. He is tied with Zahir Khan with 6 wickets and Ravichandran stands as the topper with 10 wickets.
18 Virat Kohli needs 18 runs to become the first non-New Zealander to score 2000 runs in T20Is and the third overall player to make this score. Brendon McCullum with 2,140 runs and Martin Guptill (2,250) are the other men to make this feat.
8 catches by Raina and 7 catches by Rohit Sharma are the highest number of catches taken by non wicketkeepers. All the other teammates have a maximum account of 2 catches.
330 runs are scored by Rohit Sharma in T20Is against South Africa to stand as the top scorer and Raina stands next to him with 65 less runs. In the South African side, JP Duminy stands in the leading place with 176 runs.
12 sixes were scored by Rohit and Raina together and Duminy scored 10 sixes.


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*by Hanin Ghaddar
In an interview with Reuters, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud assured last week that the war in Yemen would continue in order to prevent the Houthi insurgents from turning into another "Hezbollah" on Saudi's southern border. "We're pursuing until we can be sure that nothing will happen there like Hezbollah again, because Yemen is more dangerous than Lebanon," he said.
Also, earlier this year, Saudi Arabian Defense Minister, Major General Ahmad Assiri, announced that since the beginning of its operations, the forces of the Arab coalition in Yemen have worked in two axes. The first is to carry out military operations and reduce the capabilities and influence of the militias. The second is to build the military establishment from day one, pointing out that the alliance will not allow the Houthi militias in Yemen to become as the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon.
This statement caused some controversy in regional and international circles, mainly because it hasn't been clear or verified that the Houthis are Iran's proxies as much as Hezbollah or some Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units are. Many think that the mere fact that the Houthis are not necessarily Shia is enough to distance them from Iran's ideology; others think that Iran is not that invested in Yemen and will not support the Houthis in a way that makes them part of its Quds Force army.
However, despite the logic in both views, there are other layers that cannot be ignored: Iran is on a spree to recruit as many non-Persian Shia fighters in its army to jeopardize the Gulf, mainly Saudi Arabia. And Iran's sphere of interest is no longer limited to the Levant. The Gulf states and Gulf security seem to be taking a larger part in the IRGC strategy. Although the Houthis are not thought to be directly subordinate to Tehran like Hezbollah or other proxies, support for the insurgent group offers Iran the ability to spread its influence across the Middle East and allows Iran to both combat and challenge Saudi Arabia and other Gulf States' troops and influence in Yemen.
There are signs that Iran has increased its support to the Houthis in the past few months, and that Hezbollah is taking a larger role in logistical support and training in Yemen.
According to a report by the Critical Threats Project of the American Enterprise Institute, Iran has sent advisers from Shiite proxies, including Afghan forces, to train Houthi units and provide logistical support as part of an effort to widen its influence. "The deployment of interoperable proxy forces is part of Iran's evolution of a form of hybrid warfare that will allow it to project significant force far from its borders and fundamentally alter the balance of power in the region," it concludes. Emily Estelle, one of the report's authors, said the presence of Afghan advisers – including some who fought in Syria under the leadership of Iran's Special Forces unit the Quds Force – may indicate a change. The report also describes how Houthi forces have begun using what appears to be Iranian-supplied drone technology.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is believed to have transferred rocket and missile capabilities. In addition, the US military has intercepted several weapons shipments from Iran believed to have been headed to the Houthis. High-ranking Iranian officials have also spoke about the Iranian regime's support for the Yemeni insurgents.
In July of this year, the leader of the Houthis – Abdul Malik Badreddine al Houthi – vowed to fight in any future conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. ""The Yemeni nation is ready to take part in any future confrontation against the Israeli enemy," he said, adding that Israel should "take us into consideration in all future conflicts with Hezbollah and the Palestinian people." Houthi also addressed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in his statement. "Your bet on the Yemenis is proper. Israel must beware the Yemeni participation in any of its military confrontations with Hezbollah or the Palestinian resistance," he told to Nasrallah. In a speech last month, Nasrallah mentioned that in any future war with Israel, the Jewish state would be met with resistance by fighters from "Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan, and Pakistan."
The above signs and statements do not necessarily mean that the Houthis are going to become part of Iran's ideological empire, where all members turn to Qum for reference. Iran only wants the Houthis to turn to Tehran, and they can forget about Qum. For Iran, the Yemen war is more pragmatic, and the lack of the ideological connection is not necessarily a deal breaker.
Iran's objective is to jeopardize the Gulf Security, and if the Houthis can help, then support will be given, and it has been increasing. The fact that Hezbollah's role in Yemen is growing added the anti-Israel layer which prevailed in these statements. However, the objective remains to expand Iran's influence.
On a different note, although the Houthis are not organically linked to Iran as Hezbollah is, it doesn't mean that they won't be in the future. Hezbollah did not start in Lebanon as an organized Iranian proxy the way they are functioning today. Hezbollah started as various groups stemming from different backgrounds: Amal, Palestinian factions, Daawa party, among others. With Iranian increased support and strategical planning, these groups eventually organized under the Party of God that is today Hezbollah. But this took a few years and proved to be a success story that Iran decided to implement elsewhere in the region.
In Syria, Iran is creating a network of Iraqi, Syrian, Lebanese, Afghani, Pakistani and other militias that work parallel to state institutions, and will exert control and power beyond the state. In Iraq, the same is happening with the Popular Mobilization Units, who are now gearing up for parliamentary elections due in April 2017. In Lebanon, Hezbollah has already completed the mission of creating a parallel state that is today stronger than the Lebanese state itself. So why would Yemen be an exception when the model is working everywhere else in the region?
In addition, Iran no longer sees the region as separate or independent states. For the Iranian regime, all of Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Yemen are one broad entity that fall under Iran's strategy of regional hegemony, and this hegemony requires jeopardizing everything and everyone that stands in its way. Saudi Arabia is the main actor that would risk Iran's hegemonic plan in the region. Hence, Yemen and the Houthis are significant.
Iran's Quds Force army fighting in Iraq and Syria consists of around 200,000 non-Persian fighters, including Shia from countries where Iran is not heavily invested, such as Afghanistan and Nigeria. That doesn't mean that these fighters will go back home if and when the war is over. Houthis are becoming an integral part of Iran Foreign Legion, and even if the Yemen war subsides at one point, it doesn't mean that the Houthis will no longer be utilized by Iran. They are there – as part of Iran's militias – to stay.
Iran thinks long-term, and its support for the Houthis today is not going to be ceased tomorrow or any time soon, unless they are forced to. Hezbollah's role is growing, and its involvement in Yemen indicates a long-term plan of turning the Houthis into proxies, by making them more and more dependent on Iran and its Quds Force for support, and maintaining the threat to the Gulf and Saudi Arabia. Therefore, a Hezbollah-like Houthi model is a possibility that cannot be ignored.
*Hanin Ghaddar is the inaugural Friedmann Visiting Fellow at The Washington Institute.


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Angelina battles Brad Pitt's Mother
According to reports, Brad Pitt's fiancé Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie is furious over Pitt's mother as she on purchasing girly kind of attires for tomboy granddaughter Shiloh.
Pitt and Jolie allowed their kids to select their attires, but at this point of time, Jolie is reportedly livid with her to be mother-in-law. Recently, she bought some full girly dresses for Shiloh, who is popular for her tomboy kind of style and she likes to dress in the same way like her brothers. That is why Angelina is upset with Jane Pitt because she thinks that Jane would attempt to influence the way she dresses. Angelina found this as vary disrespectful.
But this is not the very first time when there is tension between Jane and Angelina. As report suggests, Jane Pitt had sent Jolie Bible's embossed copy in spite of the fact the Hollywood actress never talked about her religious beliefs.
The cover of the holy book is reportedly have been marked with the 'Angelina' word, probably saying that Jane thinks Jolie needs to associate with God.
A close source told a leading magazine that Jolie has told Pitt he should educate his mother, but Pitt is vry much of a mama's boy. If Brad would not do it, Jolie will have to take things into her own hands and speak to Jane Pitt about how, as the mom of such a well known celebrity, she should not be writing letters which clash with her son's political thoughts.


text: During my 3 years of research in Singapore, as part of a wider research on Malay youth in Singapore, I studied the social identity formation of Malay teen Muslim girls from socially and economically disadvantaged families. Methodologically, not only have I conducted in-depth interviews but also, thanks to organizations such as Clubilya, 4PM and Petrapis, had the opportunity to engage in participant observation of several group activities involving these girls. Facebook has furthermore provided a level of access that years before would have been imaginable to an anthropologist studying youth. Continue reading


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Vicki Butcher
Vicki Butcher
REALTOR®Sunbeam Office
Watson Realty Corp. REALTORS®
(904) 705-1130 – Mobile
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Vicki Butcher is a high performing and dynamic real estate sales agent with Watson Realty Corp in Jacksonville, FL. Since starting real estate in 2013, she quickly developed a reputation as one of the hardest working real estate agents in Northeast Florida, specializing in residential and condominium sales, first time home buying programs, investment properties, luxury homes, waterfront property, retirement homes and vacant land sales and purchases. Born and raised in Jacksonville, FL, Vicki graduated from Wolfson High School and continued her education at Florida State College, earning a degree in Early Education. Before becoming the Director at the Mandarin KinderCare Learning Center and eventually the Lead Director for the four regional KinderCare centers, Vicki worked at Publix in the Meat and Deli department. Looking for a challenge, she changed career paths and worked as a proofreader, designer, and data entry programmer for Deluxe Check Printer until the company closed its doors. With her children raised but not ready to fully retire from the workforce, Vicki attended the Watson School of Real Estate and became a licensed REALTOR� in June 2013. Vicki has been praised by both customers and colleagues for her integrity, market knowledge and excellent customer service. Her sense of humor and infectious laugh, along with her expertise of the real estate growth in Northeast Florida puts her customers immediately at ease. As one happy home buyer raved, � We cannot say enough good things about Vicki�s professionalism, and friendly service. Her positive attitude kept us confident that the transaction would be successfully executed.� Vicki�s favorite part of being a real estate sale agent is her customers because it allows her to make lifelong friends. Yet, despite her busy real estate career, Vicki makes time to be involved with community and professional organizations. She is a member of the Sheriffs Advisory Council (Shadco) and a volunteer for the Guardian Ad Litem as a child advocate. As a member of the Jacksonville�s Freedom Boat Club, Vicki and her husband Rodney likes to spend their free time boating on the St Johns River. They are the proud parents of five daughters and seven grandchildren.
- LeadingRE Sales Specialist
- MRP - Military Relocation Professional
- U.S. Military on the Move Certified Military Specialist