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An intriguing relationship drama wherein Northern spirituality guides lost lovers in facing their troubled past. Notably high concept, spiritual guidance acts through ancestral links such as blood and poetic links such as love and intuition. It also acts via a talking bear. In other words, the film's appreciable high concept mode mostly misses the mark.
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An Indiana toddler died on Sunday after she caught a bacterial infection she may have got from a tick bite, her family said. Kenley Ratliff, 2, fell ill a week ago after she contracted an infection believed to be Rocky Mountain spotted fever, transmitted through tick bites, her family told WTHR. They said they went camping just before Ratliff got sick. Within
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Pramiracetam is a highly potent Nootropic, part of the Racetam family of cognitive supplements. It's an advanced derivative of Piracetam with many of the same effects, but with a much stronger potency estimated to be 30 times as strong. Another advantage of Pramiracetam stacks is that it appears to act in a way that it increases the effectiveness of other Nootropics when they're taken together.
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The benefits of taking Pramiracetam are wide ranging and include:
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• Blunts emotions (can be both good and bad)
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Some users report that their sensory perception is enhanced when taking Pramiracetam, especially with regard to sight and sound. Another important aspect is that these benefits seem to be long lasting when compared to Piracetam and the other Racetam supplements. Pramiracetam's half-life is from 5 to 7 hours so you can take smaller doses of it throughout the day. Pramiracetam still works in the absence of constant re-dosing whereas other nootropics require 2 to 3 doses to maintain the positive effects all day long. Read User Reviews of Pramiracetam here.
Use Pramiracetam in a Stack for Better Results
When you take two or more different supplements together this is the practice of stacking. The purpose of this is to get a synergistic effect, not just an additive effect, by taking certain supplements in combination. The idea is to amplify the benefits so they are more pronounced using a wider range of mechanisms in the brain to bring about the enhanced results.
Because Pramiracetam is considered to be a potentiator it is a likely addition to a stack of Nootropics. It apparently makes other Nootropics more effective than if they'd been taken alone. Users, who stack Pramiracetam with just about any other Nootropic, see positive results, especially when stacking with the Racetams.
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Pramiracetam is often stacked with a top quality choline supplement such as Alpha GPC and Citicoline. Because Pramiracetam increases the activity of Acetylcholine in the brain, which improves memory and focus, when you add Choline this helps to produce the Acetylcholine required by most Nootropics to work optimally. When Choline is taken with Pramiracetam it boosts memory, reasoning and analytical skills. An added benefit is that the added Choline combats headaches, which is a common side effect of taking Nootropics.
Another Nootropic you may consider taking with Pramiracetam is Aniracetam. This is a great source for reducing anxiety and stress, helping users to relax. It's a great mood elevator which promotes greater motivation and productivity. Because Pramiracetam doesn't seem to interact with the centers in the brain responsible for mood, adding Aniracetam will bring about a wider range of benefits then when just using Pramiracetam alone. Check out our complete guide on the best way to take Pramiracetam.
Combining Pramiracetam and Modafinil
Adrafinil, Armodafinil or Modafinil are three Smart drugs which have been known to improve wakefulness, alertness and mental energy. Combining Pramiracetam with one of these there is increased concentration which can be directed into a purposeful activity. Because these three drugs are very helpful for times of extended mental strain like studying for an important exam or when working on a writing project, the added benefits allow your thoughts to flow more easily with little or no distractions. Both Modafinil and Armodafinil require a doctor's prescription in the US, most users buy Adrafinil along with their Pramiracetam as supplements without a prescription required.
How to Use Pramiracetam
Because Pramiracetam is so powerful, most new users will begin with another Nootropic for their first experience. Users who have already been taking Piracetam or Aniracetam might want to think about moving on to Pramiracetam since it is a more advanced Racetam. Those already taking Nootropics will probably need some time in order to get used to the increased potency. This is why it's never advisable to start out taking a Pramiracetam when you're just a beginner. It is best to take it alone for a week just to observe the effects on your body and biochemistry. Wait and see until you think about stacking it with other Nootropics. However if you do find yourself with headaches it is advisable to add Choline to your stack immediately.
Pramiracetam has proven to be a very safe supplement for cognitive enhancement and it doesn't seem to be addictive. There are very few negative side effects and it can be used by just about any healthy adult without any risk of a bad outcome. Studies show that it's safe to take on a regular, consecutive basis for over a year (using the recommended dosage) without any ill effects and can even promote better overall brain health. If you do decide to stack Pramiracetam there is an increased risk of side effects which of course depends on what you are taking in the stack. Therefore it's advisable to be cautious and discuss these matters with your physician, especially when you are adding any new drug or supplement to your routine.
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Once upon a time in the state where I live, prisons were built and maintained by the State Government, which was a bad thing because it simply cost money. Then, one day, someone reasoned, that if private industry took over, it would cost less money, because – as we all know – private industry is much more efficient. Private industry can cut costs and be leaner. (A few examples of lean private companies: HIH, Enron, Lehman Brothers, Ansett).
Of course, a few silly bleeding hearts argued that being lean and efficient is not necessarily a good thing when one is talking about prisons. They argued that prison should be about rehabilition and that if you just worried about efficiency there was a danger that you just turn the prisoners into people who were more likely to offend. These people completely overlooked the obvious. Once you are doing something for a…
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- "The Warlocks..."
- ―Daenerys Targaryen after surviving an assassination attempt
An unnamed Warlock is an assassin. Like her cohorts, she displays the blue-stained lips of those who drink Shade of the evening.
Season 3
This unnamed warlock appears as a young girl and entices Daenerys to play while in Astapor. The ball she rolls to Dany actually contains a manticore. Before the manticore can strike, Ser Barristan Selmy stabs it in the back with a dagger and kills the creature. The assassin runs and jumps off the dock - only to then magically appear in the distance. The warlock escapes uninjured.[1]
The Warlock is a skilled shapeshifter, as shown when they took on the physical form of a young girl to entice and trick Daenerys Targaryen in Astapor bay.
The Warlock has the ability to teleport between distances, as shown when they were able to disappear by jumping off the dock and reappear in the distance.
Like all the other Warlocks of Quarth, the Warlock is presumably a skilled alchemist, as they reguarly drank the shade of the evening, which gave them blue lips.
|Season Three appearances
|Valar Dohaeris
|Dark Wings, Dark Words
|Walk of Punishment
|And Now His Watch Is Ended
|Kissed by Fire
|The Climb
|The Bear and the Maiden Fair
|Second Sons
|The Rains of Castamere
In the books
In the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, Daenerys is the target of an assassination attempt (the second of three) before abandoning Qarth, and is saved by Barristan Selmy, though he is under the assumed identity of "Arstan Whitebeard" at the time. In the books, this occurred on the docks of Qarth as she was leaving, but the TV series moved it forward slightly to occur in Astapor, soon after Daenerys arrives from Qarth.
In the books, the would-be assassin is not a Warlock but a Sorrowful Man, an ancient guild of assassins in Qarth known for whispering "I am so sorry" to their victims before killing them. It is not known who orders the attempt on Daenerys's life, as several Qartheen factions have called for her death by this time in the narrative, though the Warlocks have a special interest in Daenerys's death after her dragons kill their leaders, the Undying Ones, when she tries to leave from the House of the Undying.


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In case you missed it, save the date for this year's Oregon Economic Forum.
15th Annual Oregon Economic Forum:
Reaching for Economic Equity and Inclusion in the Second Gilded Age
Although the economy remains in the midst of what will likely be a historically long economic expansion, the challenges of "poverty amidst plenty" remain. In this event we will explore different facets of equity and inclusion issues spanning from geographic to racial to gender divides and the actions that may help alleviate the economic impacts that stem from those divides. In addition, Tim Duy and Bruce McCain, Chief Investment Strategist for Key Private Bank, will discuss the economic outlook and the associated financial market implications.
Keynote Speaker Heather Boushey is executive director and chief economist at the Washington Center for Equitable Growth and coeditor of a volume of 22 essays on how to integrate inequality into economic thinking. The New York Times has called Boushey one of the "most vibrant voices in the field." She previously served as chief economist for Hillary Clinton's transition team, and as an economist for the Center for American Progress, the Joint Economic Committee of the US Congress, the Center for Economic and Policy Research, and the Economic Policy Institute. She sits on the board of the Opportunity Institute and is an associate editor of Feminist Economics. She received her PhD in economics from the New School for Social Research and her BA from Hampshire College.
Oregon Regional Economic Indicators:
Good morning. Below is the University of Oregon Regional Economic Indexes for April 2018. The release date is today, July 2, 2018. We thank KeyBank for their generous support of this project.
Measures of economic activity eased in most of Oregon's major metropolitan areas in April due to softer employment numbers. Highlights of this month's report include:
- For all regions covered by this report, both raw and moving average measures (which smooth monthly volatility) were solidly above zero, indicating an above-trend pace of activity (trend activity differs across regions).
- Among the employment components, weakness in the Trade, Transportation, and Utilities Employmentcomponent was particularly weak, but this appears to be a reversion of some unusually strong numbers earlier this year.
- The story in housing remains familiar, with a solid pace of sales in across the state yet mostly neutral to negative contributions from home permitting in most areas. The strongest permits contribution was in the Portland measure.
- Weak labor force growth was again a negative factor, and this indicator bears watching as slower growth in the available numbers of workers could limit the ability of firms to expand.
- Low unemployment rates and low initial unemployment claims supported large positive contributions to the measures and indicate that labor markets are strong and likely to remain strong in the months ahead.
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There`s alot of talk going around about over vaccinating. Our babies definitely need to have check-ups at least annually but do they need to be vaccinated annually as well? Just wondered what everyone here thinks.
The short answer is NO!!! There is no need and since some pets can develop sarcomas from vaccinations, I think the risk is unecessary.
"There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats" Albert Schweitzer
Jemma and Boo get distemper every 2 years and rabies every 3. They Lepto every year, and heartguard pills for the summer.
It's illegal in my city NOT to get rabies vacinations every year! You also have to Sterilize your pet, in my city, unless you are a licensed breeder with a permit for the animal. If your animal is picked up by the city animal control officer(s) and taken to the "pound", you must pay to have them sterilized and can only pick them up after the procedure.
Difference between Canada and US maybe?
You have to make sure that you really need it every year. Some municipalities are ok as long as you have a valid rabies certificate.
Absolutely not!!!! I think it's unbelievable that pets are supposed to get vaccinated so often, it's detrimental to their health IMHO.
My vet agreed on rabies every 2 years,I would like every 3 years,but I have to work on her..
"The cruelest animal is the Human animal"
3 kitties,Rocky(r.i.p my boy),Chico,Vinnie
Rabies is dependant on what it's been doing in the environment. Locally, they've seen one rabid goat in 6 years, and nothing else.. so it's rabies every three. If all of a sudden a bunch of rabid animals were showing up, they'd push a manditory yearly vaccine again until it was under control.
Vaccines stimulate the immune system to create memory cells that will recognize a foreign invader (rabies, lepto etc) and fight it if ever needed. They are not 100 % effective but it is better to be prepared then to regret it if it ever happens right? To determine weather your veterinarian is over vaccinating your dog you can have a test performed called an AB titer test. This will count the immunities in your pets body and you will then know for sure weather your pet needs more vaccinations or not. This test will vary on MANY things including weather you have been on time with your vaccinations or not in past years. If a high AB titer is detected then you can reconsider your yearly vaccinations as the test results vary over time. In older dogs who have been vaccinated regularily over the years vaccinations are usually not necessary however your vet may disagree as vaccinations are the number one revenue generator for vet clinics.
Read below for varying opinions from this article.
April 22, 2002, 12:32AM
Pets don't need shots every year
Experts say annual vaccines waste money, can be risky
By LEIGH HOPPER
Copyright 2002 Houston Chronicle Medical Writer
Debra Grierson leaves the veterinarian's office clutching Maddie and Beignet, her Yorkshire terriers, and a credit card receipt for nearly $400.
That's the cost for the tiny dogs' annual exams, including heartworm checks, dental checks and a barrage of shots.
"They're just like our children," said the Houston homemaker. "We would do anything, whatever they needed."
What many pet owners don't know, researchers say, is that most yearly vaccines for dogs and cats are a waste of money -- and potentially deadly. Shots for the most important pet diseases last three to seven years, or longer, and annual shots put pets at greater risk of vaccine-related problems.
The Texas Department of Health is holding public hearings to consider changing the yearly rabies shot requirement to once every three years. Thirty-three other states already have adopted a triennial rabies schedule. Texas A&M University's and most other veterinary schools now teach that most shots should be given every three years.
"Veterinarians are charging customers $36 million a year for vaccinations that are not necessary," said Bob Rogers, a vet in Spring who adopted a reduced vaccine schedule. "Not only are these vaccines unnecessary, they're causing harm to pets."
Just as humans don't need a measles shot every year, neither do dogs or cats need annual injections for illnesses such as parvo, distemper or kennel cough. Even rabies shots are effective for at least three years.
The news has been slow to reach consumers, partly because few veterinarians outside academic settings are embracing the concept. Vaccine makers haven't done the studies needed to change vaccine labels. Vets, who charge $30 to $60 for yearly shots, are loath to defy vaccine label instructions and lose an important source of revenue. In addition, they worry their patients won't fare as well without yearly exams.
"I know some vets feel threatened because they think, `People won't come back to my office if I don't have the vaccine as a carrot,' " said Alice Wolf, a professor of small-animal medicine at Texas A&M and an advocate of reduced vaccinations. "A yearly exam is very important."
The movement to extend vaccine intervals is gaining ground because of growing evidence that vaccines themselves can trigger a fatal cancer in cats and a deadly blood disorder in dogs.
Rogers conducts public seminars on the subject with evangelical zeal but thus far has been unsuccessful in persuading the Texas Veterinary Medical Association to adopt a formal policy.
"I'm asking the Texas attorney general's office if this is theft by deception," said Rogers, whose Critter Fixer practice won an ethics award from the Better Business Bureau in 2000. "They just keep coming out with more vaccines that are unnecessary and don't work. Professors give seminars, and nobody comes and nobody changes."
When rabies shots became common for pets in the 1950s, no one questioned the value of annual vaccination. Distemper, which kills 50 percent of victims, could be warded off with a shot. Parvovirus, which kills swiftly and gruesomely by causing a toxic proliferation of bacteria in the digestive system, was vanquished with a vaccine. Over the years, more and more shots were added to the schedule, preventing costly and potentially deadly disease in furry family members.
Then animal doctors began noticing something ominous: rare instances of cancer in normal, healthy cats and an unusual immune reaction in dogs. The shots apparently caused feline fibrosarcoma, a grotesque tumor at the site of the shot, which is fatal if not discovered early and cut out completely. Dogs developed a vaccine-related disease in which the dog's body rejects its own blood.
"That really caused people to ask the question, `If we can cause that kind of harm with a vaccine ... are we vaccinating too much?' " said Ronald Schultz, a veterinary immunologist at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. "As you get more and more (vaccines), the possibility that a vaccine is going to cause an adverse event increases quite a bit."
Less frequent vaccines could reduce that risk, Schultz reasoned. Having observed that humans got lifetime immunity from most of their childhood vaccines, Schultz applied the same logic to dogs. He vaccinated them for rabies, parvo, kennel cough and distemper and then exposed them to the disease-causing organisms after three, five and seven years. The animals remained healthy, validating his hunch.
He continued his experiment by measuring antibody levels in the dogs' blood nine and 15 years after vaccination. He found the levels sufficient to prevent disease.
Fredric Scott, professor emeritus at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, obtained similar results comparing 15 vaccinated cats with 17 nonvaccinated cats. He found the cats' immunity lasted 7.5 years after vaccination. In 1998, the American Association of Feline Practitioners published guidelines based on Scott's work, recommending vaccines every three years.
"The feeling of the AAFP is, cats that receive the vaccines every three years are as protected from those infections as they would be if they were vaccinated every year," said James Richards, director of the Feline Health Center at Cornell. "I'm one of many people who believe the evidence is really compelling."
Texas A&M's Wolf said the three-year recommendation "is probably just as arbitrary as anything else," and nothing more than a "happy medium" between vaccine makers' recommendations and the findings by Schultz and Scott aimed at reducing vaccine-related problems.
But many vets are uncomfortable making a drastic change in practice without data from large-scale studies to back them up. There is no animal equivalent of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which monitors outbreaks of vaccine-preventable disease in people, thus keeping tabs on a vaccine's effectiveness.
Federal authorities require vaccine makers to show only that a vaccine is effective for a reasonable amount of time, usually one year. Richards notes that studies to get a feline vaccine licensed in the first place are typically quite small, involving 25 to 30 cats at most.
There is no federal requirement to show a vaccine's maximum duration of effectiveness. Arne Zislin, a veterinarian with Fort Dodge Animal Health, the largest animal vaccine maker in the world, said such studies would be expensive and possibly inhumane, requiring hundreds of animals, some of them kept in isolation for up to five years.
"I don't think anyone with consideration for animals would really want to go through that process," said Zislin, another vet who believes current data are insufficient to support an extended schedule.
Diane Wilkie, veterinarian at Rice Village Animal Hospital, said she tells pet owners that vaccines appear to last longer than a year, but her office hasn't officially changed its protocol yet. She said 20 percent to 30 percent of her cat patients are on the extended schedule.
"It's kind of a hard situation. The manufacturers still recommend a year, but they're the manufacturers," Wilkie said. "It's hard to change a whole professional mentality -- although I do think it will change."
In Houston, yearly pet examinations typically cost $50 to $135, with shots making up one-third to half of the expense. A dental check, heartworm test, fecal check and overall physical are usually included in the price. Without the shots, vets could expect to lose a chunk of that fee.
But an increasing number of vets are emphasizing other services, such as surgery. Wolf said savings on vaccines might prompt pet owners to get their pets' teeth cleaned instead. An in-house test to check antibody levels is in development.
"I definitely think there's a profit issue in there; don't get me wrong," Wilkie said. "(But) people are willing to spend money on their pets for diseases. Although vaccines are part of the profit, they aren't that big a part. We just did a $700 knee surgery."
Vaccination findings
Veterinary research challenges the notion that pets need to be vaccinated every 12 months. Some of the findings:
Dog vaccines/Minimum duration of immunity
· Canine rabies3 years
· Canine parainfluenza3 years
· Canine distemper (Onderstepoort strain)5 years
· Canine distemper (Rockborn strain)7 years
· Canine adenovirus (kennel cough)7 years
· Canine parvovirus7 years
Cat vaccines/Minimum duration of immunity
· Cat rabies3 years
· Feline panleukopenia virus6 years
· Feline herpesvirus5 or 6 years
· Feline calicivirus3 years
Recommendations for dogs
· Parvovirus, adenovirus, parainfluenza, distemper: Following initial puppy shots, provide booster one year later, and every three years thereafter.
· Rabies: At 16 weeks of age, thereafter as required by law.
· Bordatella: Use prior to boarding; may be repeated up to six times a year.
· Coronavirus: Not recommended in private homes. Prior to boarding, may be given to dogs 8 weeks or older, and repeated every six months.
· Lyme: Not recommended.
· Giardia: Not recommended.
Recommendations for cats
· Panleukopenia, herpesvirus (rhinotracheitis), calicivirus: Following initial kitten shots, provide booster one year later and every three years thereafter.
· Rabies: At 8 weeks of age, thereafter as required by law.
· Feline leukemia: Use only in high-risk cats. Best protection is two vaccines prior to 12 weeks of age, with boosters repeated annually.
· Bordatella: Use prior to boarding.
· Feline infectious peritonitis: Not recommended.
· Chlamydia: Not recommended.
· Ringworm: May be used during an outbreak in a home.
Sources: Ronald Schultz, University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine; Fredric Scott, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine; Colorado State University; University of California-Davis Center for Companion Animal Health.
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Updated at 4:55 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019, to clarify that Morris said nature's unlucky breaks costs his state.
In this year's rendition of the Georgia-Tennessee water war, lawmakers won't even load their squirt guns.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp vetoed a resolution to create a boundary line committee Friday, one of 15 legislative measures he axed this year prior to Sunday's deadline. Kemp argued the committee's success was unlikely. Case in point? Lawmakers on the other side of the dispute aren't at the negotiating table.
"Purportedly, the Commission would confer with counterpart commissions in North Carolina and in Tennessee on boundary line disputes," Kemp said in a statement. "At this time, however, North Carolina and Tennessee have not created boundary line dispute commissions."
State Rep. Marc Morris, R-Cumming, argued Georgia should have access to the Tennessee River because in 1818 a surveyor drew the boundary between the states a mile farther south than Congress dictated. The mistake cut off Georgia's access.
Creeks in northern Georgia also run north, flowing into the Tennessee River. Morris, the resolution's sponsor, said nature's unlucky breaks costs his state an expensive resource.
"We have rights to our water," he told the Times Free Press last month.
Late last week, Kemp's office called Morris to tell him they weren't going to bother with his committee. Morris declined to share his reaction.
"I have absolutely no comment," he said Monday.
Morris' resolution called for an eight-person committee from Georgia to negotiate with lawmakers in Tennessee and North Carolina. If those states didn't come to the table, the resolution asked the committee to create a list of recommendations.
The House passed the measure on Feb. 14, 163-4. The Senate passed it on April 2, 47-2.
House Speaker David Ralston and Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan appointed northwest Georgia lawmakers to the study committee. Some of them did not plot their legislative offseason around solving the problem, and news of Kemp's veto also did not upset them.
"It's not something I was pushing for or working for," said state Sen. Chuck Payne, R-Dalton. "But at the same time, when you're asked by the lieutenant governor to serve, you should serve."
State Rep. Steve Tarvin, R-Chickamauga, said he didn't know Ralston appointed him to the committee until he read about it on the Internet on April 25. He said the issue is important. At the same time, routing water from the Tennessee River to Atlanta — where it is most needed — would be an expensive logistical headache.
"It's obvious where the line was supposed to be and where it's not supposed to be," he said. "But that's never going to change."
State Sen. Jeff Mullis, R-Chickamauga, the most veteran lawmaker in northwest Georgia, was one of two "no" votes on Moore's resolution. He has watched this fight since taking office in 2001 and does not think an aggressive stance will work. Tennessee lawmakers have no incentive to give up their water, and Georgia hasn't shown the appetite to take the case to court — especially given another legal fight over water access among Alabama, Florida and Georgia, which dates back to 1989.
When the issue came up in 2008, Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen asked if Georgia lawmakers were joking, and Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield sent an aide to the Georgia capitol to deliver bottled water. In 2013, a spokesman for Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam told the Times Free Press he was not interested in an agreement.
The legislature created a study committee on this issue last year, but the group never met. Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle did not appoint senators to the committee. State Rep. Eddie Lumsden, R-Armuchee, the sponsor on the House side, said representatives held one conference call but never scheduled a meeting.
Recess cancelled
Kemp also vetoed a bill that required every elementary school to schedule recess. The bill also stopped teachers and administrators from taking away recess as punishment.
"While I support expanded recess opportunities for Georgia's students," Kemp said in a statement, "I am a firm believer in local control, especially in education. This legislation would impose unreasonable burdens on educational leaders without meaningful justification."
Mullis sponsored the bill in the Senate, where it passed, 48-4. (The House passed it, 160-11.) Before the March 26 vote, Mullis advocated for the legislation by complimenting — and roasting — other senators.
"Recess is nearly as important as academics," he said. "We all need recess. We all need relaxation."
He asked state Sen. Brian Strickland, R-McDonough, to rise.
"That's recess," Mullis said, before spreading his arms to reveal the full glory of his belly. "This is non-recess."
He pointed to state Sen. Jesse Stone, R-Waynesboro: "All right. That's recess."
"Where's the minority leader?" he asked, looking for state Sen. Steve Henson, D-Stone Mountain. "That's no recess."
"The senator from the 1st ( Ben Watson, R-Savannah); that's recess," Mullis said. "The senator from the 51st (Steve Gooch, R-Dahlonega); that's a lack of recess."
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9 things to do during school break with your kids
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Midwinter school breaks can be a blast for the whole family - as long as you've got a solid plan in place. Avoid cabin fever this winter with a fabulous New York adventure. Check out some of these great ideas - we've got something for all ages - and start planning your winter break now. It will be here before you know it.
1. Go snow tubing
Snow tubing is a perfect winter activity for everyone, and Hunter Mountain in the Catskills is an ideal spot for it. And it's a great value: Just $20 gets you a two-hour session where a conveyor carries tubers to the top the hill (so no hiking!) for a thrilling 1,000-foot ride down. Kids must be at least 42 inches tall to ride solo, and kids 33 to 41 inches can ride with an adult in a "family tube" ($30). When you're ready to warm up, hit the nearby fire pit and snack bar.
2. Visit an indoor water park
Cascades Indoor Water Park is a 41,000-square foot indoor waterpark attached to the Hope Lake Lodge at Greek Peak Mountain Resort near Cortland. The facility has a 67,000-gallon wave pool, four water slides, and an interactive play structure that features a 500-gallon bucket, an area designed specifically for small children. Located just outside of the facility you'll find the Northwoods pool and hot springs--a 35,000-gallon outdoor swimming pool that is heated and open year round.
3. Ice skate under an iconic skyline
New York's cities offer some extremely picturesque skating rinks. In addition to the beloved Rink at Rockefeller Center in New York City, families will love the Empire "Skate" Plaza Ice Rink in Albany, Canalside in Buffalo, Clinton Square Ice Rink in Syracuse, and Highland Park in Rochester..
4. Try snowshoeing
Looking to get outdoors this winter, but not looking to do any extreme sporting? Snowshoeing is affordable, easy to learn, and a great family activity. Some of New York's top 'shoeing spots include Allegany State Park and Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center. Both offer rentals on site (but call ahead for scheduling and fees).
5. Learn about science!
The highly interactive Museum of Science and Technology (MOST) in downtown Syracuse has activities geared for children of all ages - plus an adjacent IMAX theater and planetarium offering daily shows.Other museums for kids who love science: Rochester Museum and Science Center, Children's Museum of Science and Technology in Troy, and the Ithaca Sciencenter
6. Visit the aquarium at Niagara Falls.
Daily events at this aquarium include penguin feedings and a sea lion show. Consider booking one of the aquarium's exclusive interaction experiences for some one-on-one time with harbor seals and Humboldt penguins. Trainers will help visitors touch, feed and play with the marine mammals and get a behind-the-scenes look at their habitats.
7. See a Broadway Show
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The theater isn't just for grown ups - especially these days, with Broadway marquees bearing the likes of Aladdin, The Lion King, and SpongeBob Squarepants - plus, in February 2018, Frozen unleashes its force on the Great White Way. And you can even score a sweet deal to see some of these shows, thanks to Broadway Week, January 16 - February 4. (Check the website starting on January 5 for a list of participating shows.)
8. Go dog sledding in Lake Placid
Kids and grown-ups alike will love being pulled by a team of sled dogs on Mirror Lake. Whether you're going with friends or family, a dog-sled ride in Lake Placid is one Adirondack experience you'll never forget.
9. Play indoors
If your kids need to burn off some energy, the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester offers so many amazing activities they'll hardly know where to start. With exhibits including a re-creation of the Sesame Street set, a kid-size grocery store, and more classic toys, games, and puzzle than you can count, it's easy to spend a whole day - or a whole weekend - exploring the Strong. Mom, dad and older siblings will love the Toy Hall of Fame, spotlighting iconic playthings, and the playable vintage video games and pinball machines.
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R3D.CRAFT, pronounced Red Craft or R-3-D Craft, is a high-res texture pack that can be applied to the game Minecraft. Based on the default texture that comes along with this game, R3D.CRAFT enhances the missing realism; with use of high quality textures, smoother colortransitions, realistic shapes, shadows, lighting, missing details + so much more.
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Sir, ❤PLEASE❤ Update it to Latest Versions ((i.e. 1.14.3 & 1.14.4 ...etc)) with 256px OR 512px OR Higher
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A few months ago I'd never heard of the Channel Islands off the coast of France. And then, on the urging of my brother and his wife, we watched an old Masterpiece Theater series out on DVD called "Island at War," which was a fascinating fictional account of three island families during the German occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II. We loved it!
And then, a few weeks later, I began to read book blog ARC reviews of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, by Mary Ann Shaffer and her niece, Annie Barrows. Reading those reviews, I knew I had to get this book as soon as it was published, which I did (and then shortly after had to go out and buy a another copy to send to my mother for her birthday). It is just a treasure of a book — my favorite of the year so far! There are so many excellent reviews of it on my friends' blogs, so I won't write a synopsis of it here, but encourage you to visit the links below to read about the story. There's also a link to the University of Washington bookstore blog, which had a fun post about which actors would fit the parts if it were ever to be made into a movie!
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But my learning about the Channel Islands during the war didn't stop there! (It's that old "synchronicity" thing happening again!) At the end of July, I was sent a review copy of an adventure book for young people, Nick of Time by Ted Bell, and it, too, takes place in the Channel Islands during the war years (and in 1805 because it involves some time travel!) I'm about half-way through that book, and am enjoying it immensely. (My 6th graders would have loved it!) It's a page-turner adventure, complete with Nazi U-Boats, pirates, lots of sailing, and lots of fun. I think of it as a combination of a Brian Jacques story and Treasure Island! Highly recommended as a read alone for those intermediate and junior high readers, or as a read aloud for the whole family, even though I'm not finished with it yet. It's fun! Click here to listen to the author talk about Nick of Time.
So now, fascinated by this sudden encounter with a place I knew nothing about, I'm finding myself dreaming of visiting the Channel Islands some day!


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Standing before the judge, totally speechless.
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Some days as we pass through our lives going through the motions of our daily tasks we "get in a groove". We take on the mentality of moving forward and "getting things done". We fail to stop and take in the world around us and really challenge ourselves to push outward and go beyond our comfort zone. We simply wish to exist, blend in, complete our work and be done. Today as I was driving to work admiring the blooms that are exploding in color on the roadside, watching birds soar overhead I was deep in thought.
I wondered what the task of the day was for the bird soaring overhead. He was probably looking for food - then going to seek shelter after a great meal, if he could find one. I arrived at my work more quickly than I expected perhaps due to the uncluttered mind that I had this morning as my focus was elsewhere.
I got onto the FCC floor at the hospital, grabbed my clipboard and started moving through my tasks. I was focused on doing my job and doing it well. I was pleased when after a short time I had accomplished all my duties and was able to go home.
I was walking the long walk to the employee parking lot admiring what a beautiful day it was when I noticed an elderly man. There was nothing unusual about him, but I saw a look in his eye. He looked - scared. I thought to myself "poor man"... perhaps he was ill or here for a procedure. As I continued to walk in his direction I saw him turning this way then that. He went in a full circle, then slumped his small shoulders.
He was dressed in dress slacks, dress shoes and a sweater. He had a cute little cab hat perched just right on his head to shield his eyes from the bright sun. He stopped. He placed his hands over his eyes and as I got closer I heard him sobbing.
I could have easily dismissed him, passed by and said a prayer for this poor old man who was crying. I chose not to. I stopped and gently touched his elbow, which startled him. Jumping back he wiped his eyes and I then asked if he was okay. He said that he was lost.
He had lost his car and had been searching for 45 minutes. He did not remember the make or model only that it was a blue car. He explained that his wife had suffered a stroke and that he usually did not drive. He did not have family nearby but knew that he lived very close to the hospital in Woodbury Estates.
I told him that I would help him find his car. Seeming relieved he took my hand and handed me his keys. I commented on the beauty of the day and told him that I noticed that his car keys had an alarm on them. I told him that sometimes I get really preoccupied and forget where I too, had parked. I simply keep hitting the door lock button to hear for my car's horn and it leads me to my vehicle.
His sweet crinkly old eyes lit up and he smiled. "I never thought of that!" he exclaimed - acting as if I had just given him the winning lottery numbers. I started hitting the door lock button on his keys as we walked hand in hand. His old hand was soft and warm in mine and he gently squeezed it when we heard a car horn growing closer. "I think that is it!" he exclaimed. I kept hitting the button and there just 6 cars from where he stood we found his little blue honda accord.
I gave him his keys after I unlocked the door and opened it for him. He fumbled for his wallet and opened it up. Inside was one dollar. He took it out and offered it to me for helping him. He said I know it is not much but today - "You were my hero".
I told him no gift was necessary. I was happy to have helped him. I then offered to have him follow me to Woodbury Estates as I passed right by on my way home. He smiled and said "Oh I'd love that! At my age I really should not venture onto the streets but I had to see my wife."
I asked him how old he was and he said he was 92! I was in awe. He looked tired and worn but really good for 92. I told him that perhaps he could have a friend or neighbor bring him the next time and he thought that he would arrange that.
He gave me a huge firm hug and patted me on the shoulder - "Thank you - my hero!" he called out as he got into his car. I told him to stay put and that I would go get my white jeep. I would come to him and lead him home. I then gave him my phone number to call if he needed anything. He said he probably would not remember my name but that if I got a call from him asking for "My Hero" it would be him! We laughed, then parted.
I got to my car - my heart warmed by him. I went to where he was and he followed me to Woodbury Estates. I pulled in to make sure he knew what house he belonged at. As he pulled into his driveway he waved at me and I noticed a car parked on the curb. I stopped and watched him get out. He was greeted by a lady dressed in a brightly colored floral dress.
"PAPA! Where were you?! Why were you driving the car?!" She scolded. "I wanted to see Gran! " He told her in a firm but loving voice. I went up and introduced myself to his granddaughter. She told me she lived in Yorba Linda and had come to take him to see "Gran" her grandma. We both laughed at how anxious he must have been to have tried to go it alone.
She thanked me for taking care of him and we exchanged info. As I headed back to my car he called out - "Hey - Have a great day...MY HERO!" chuckling. "I will !!" I called back.
So today - I was some one's hero.
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Ebola and Zika have dramatically shown the danger posed by emerging viral epidemics.
The weaknesses of the interventions revealed on these occasions obliged authorities and organizations to build new mechanisms of action.
The first question is not whether a new epidemic will occur but when and where it will take place.
The second question is whether we will be ready to react.


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Vegan pasta sauce
When in a hurry, pasta are quite handy to fix a dinner. But pasta without sauce... So This time I made a rapid topping with one new onion, half paprika and a piece of thick fried tofu (aburage). All cut in small pieces, cooked brieftly in olive oil and seasoned with oregano and laurel, salt and pepper. Delicious with pasta, but also gnocchi and risotto.


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What Does Lake Nona & Lake Nona Area Mean?
Lake Nona house hunters have noticed a slight nuance when looking for houses online. They see descriptive language that says "Lake Nona" and "Lake Nona Area" and wonder the difference.
Tavistock Group trademarked Lake Nona. Their extensive land holdings and sub-divisions, which tend to be on the west side of Narcoossee Road and generally in the 32827 zip code, are marketed as Lake Nona. A recently acquired and undeveloped parcel on the east side of Narcoossee in the 32832 is an exception. There is another area south of the airport and west of Boggy Creek Road in the 32824 zip code that is owned by Tavistock Group and also marketed as "Lake Nona", but that area is far removed from the Nona vibe and schools.
The west side of Narcoossee Road from approx. 1/4 mile south of Dowden Road running past 417 but before Fells Landing and Boggy Creek Road...all of that is Tavistock owned.
The east side, which includes neighborhoods like La Vina, Nona Crest, East Park, Randal Park, Belle Vie, Stratford Pointe, Bella Nona, Northshore at Lake Hart and Eagle Creek are not controlled by Tavistock Group, which is why you'll likely see "Lake Nona Area" for these communities and others further east, yet all of these are within the Lake Nona High School District.
This map shows the area.
Is there a huge difference between the two? That will need to be determined by you, but let me share this: A recent article in the Orlando Business Journal ranking the wealthiest 25 zip codes in the Orlando Area has "Lake Nona 32827" as 5th wealthiest and the "Lake Nona Area 32832" as 6th.


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While working on ranking Brewers prospects, a number of difficult and intriguing issues appear. First and foremost, the convergence of lower-minor or Brewers-homegrown prospects that are advancing, and supremely advanced external acquisitions leads to a difficult set of wagers about the system's value. The Brewers… [More]
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Smartbuilding #5: 2011-2012 Major Trades
By Nicholas Zettel on July 7, 2015
As the midseason hot stove valves open, Brewers fans clamor for trades that signal organizational rebuilding — or, at least the earnest start of a rebuilding campaign. Of course, I have been a rather loud rebuilding proponent, but there are many reasonable voices across the… [More]
Tyler Cravy: Best Brewers Debut?
By Nicholas Zettel on June 3, 2015
Let's forget the offensive woes for a moment, and praise Tyler Cravy for his exceptional Major League debut. Last night, the organizational righty worked each of his pitches against the Cardinals, varying speeds and planes to confound Cardinals batters. While BaseballAmerica suggested a sinker /… [More]
Johnny Hellweg tears UCL, likely needs Tommy John surgery
By Jaymes Langrehr on April 22, 2014
For the most part, the Brewers have had good luck when it comes to avoiding elbow injuries to their young pitchers. While they haven't produced many high-ceiling talents, the Brewers' minor league system has consistently churned out durable, dependable starters. Unfortunately, it appears that luck… [More]
2014 Position Preview: Rotation Depth
By Curt Hogg on March 24, 2014
Starters: Tyler Thornburg, Will Smith, Tom Gorzelanny, Replacement Depth: Zach Duke AAA Depth: Mike Fiers, Hiram Burgos, Jimmy Nelson, Johnny Hellweg, Alfredo Figaro The Future: Taylor Jungmann, Ariel Pena, Jorge Lopez As much attention as we give to the 25 players that break camp with… [More]
Brewers Stock Watch: Week One
By Curt Hogg on March 7, 2014
If you know the slightest thing about baseball, it's probably that the most positive thing you can do is base sharp judgments on players' performances nine games into spring. It's just the right thing to do. Kind of like bunting in the top of the… [More]
Twitter Mailbag: A Buffet of Goodies
By Curt Hogg on January 16, 2014
As I do every Wednesday on Twitter, I ask for questions for the upcoming mailbag. This week, I added that I was taking "literally anything and I'm not kidding", hoping to get some gems. And you guys responded. And it was beautiful. Kind of like… [More]
Home ImpBrewMent: Johnny Hellweg
By Curt Hogg on December 9, 2013
There's no question that when Johnny Hellweg was promoted in late June to take the place of Alfredo Figaro in the revolving circus that was the Brewers 2012 starting rotation, he simply was overmatched. In a game that also featured Pittsburgh Pirates former first-overall draft… [More]
Can Johnny Hellweg Succeed In 2014?
By J.P. Breen on September 17, 2013
Long-time readers know my feelings about right-hander Johnny Hellweg. He has an intimidating frame on the mound and a fastball that can be overwhelming. He has struggled in his brief major-league debut this season, but I absolutely adore his potential. He's one of the few… [More]
Minor League Box Scores: 07.31.13
By J.P. Breen on July 31, 2013
Nashville Sounds: (40-71), 14.0 GB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Las Vegas 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 x 1 5 0 Nashville 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 x 3 8 0 RHP… [More]


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Question: My Google Search at the office for given keywords is different than my home computer which is a Mac. Why?
Question: When doing a url redirect, if and when is it recommended to take down the old links?
Answer: This is probably due to a) personalization, or b) your location or perhaps both. First and foremost, if you are 'signed in' to your Google account while searching, you will see your name / email in the TOP RIGHT of the screen. If that is so, then Google is personalizing your results, and it will ALTER the search results it shows based on how you click. So, if at the office, you search for, and click on, your company name and related topics frequently, your company may start to appear to be No. 1 on Google, even though in reality it is NOT.
Then, if you go home, you will see DIFFERENT results based on your different search patterns.
If you LOG OUT of your Google accounts, you should see roughly the same results on Google. However, Google is localizing content more heavily than ever, so if you were to work in San Francisco, and live in Oakland, you might see very different results, especially for local searches like 'pizza' or 'divorce attorney.'
Bottom line: Sign OUT of Google when doing anything related to SEO, and also clear your cookies frequently.
Got a question? Click this link to email Jason or call 888-993-1122. Dr. Jason McDonald is founder and Senior SEO / Social Media Director of the JM Internet Group. He teaches the SEO training classes for the group, and therefore provides most of the SEO tips for this blog. His goal with this blog is to provide an easy 'one-stop shop' for the busy marketer looking for tips, tricks, and secrets on how to get to the top of Google and Bing for free using proven SEO tactics. When not dreaming up SEO tips, Dr. McDonald lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife, two dogs, a cat, four iguanas and twelve children (just kidding). Really you read down to the bio on this guy? Enjoy the blog.
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Romanian Lace, also referred to as Romanian Point is part of a family of tape laces, the earliest dating date back to 17th c. Italian Mezzo Punto. This lace started in 14th Century and was first used to connect narrow pieces of home-woven textiles used for clothing.
Today, Battenberg Lace is the name assigned to most laces of this type where a machine-made tape defines the design and needle-lace infillings define the texture. The uniqueness of Romanian Point is that it is entirely hand-made, the tape having been replaced by a very specific handmade braid.
The braid which is the base of the lace is done with a crochet hook and the filling stitches are needlepoint. While the braid can take many forms, the unusual characteristic is that the forming thread can be pulled from either end.
Now Romanian Point Lace is wide-spread in Europe and can be found in Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Israel and some former Yugoslavian countries.


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I've been on a mission to build out my social following as I build my business, and thus have started a series of images for Instagram that I'm making available to everyone for free use!
Growing your network on Instagram is all about providing content that people enjoy and want to see. Inspiring others to reach for their goals and find their happiness are a great way to do that, which is why I set out to create these fun images. Now I'm making them available to everyone for easy downloading and use. Enjoy, and happy Instagramming!
Feel free to adjust and filter as you see fit. And check back with me for additional images in the future. PS – a tag or shoutout to @barefaceddesign is always appreciated!
This is a personal favorite of mine, as I am constantly looking for beauty in places most people would not normally look. Whether it's a lone plant growing out of the crack in an old plaster wall or graffiti that most would find out of place. Opening your eyes to the potential for art in your surroundings is a wonderful way to tap into your creativity, even when you feel like you're going through a dry spell.
Van Gogh was a master of color, and his words ring true to me as a designer. Finding the perfect color palette can make or break a design or artwork, so I hold this quote particularly close to my heart!
Whenever I feel lethargic and like nothing I'm working on is going well I pull out this quote. For me, the best way to get over create-block is to force myself to start creating. Reminding myself that not every iteration of a design or every piece of artwork needs to be amazing is important to keeping those creative juices flowing.
Remembering that conforming to other people's definition of normal is essential for any creative. Coming up with ideas that are outside of the current convention is how innovation occurs. If you're a designer, a virtual assistant, the CEO of company, or in just about any job you can think of, rebelling against the norm is the best way to come up with new solutions to old problems.
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If only six per cent of what kids drank out-of-home last year was specific kids soft drink brands, we need to offer more choice for kids in pubs
Generally, I try to bring a cool analytical eye to my witterings on this page, rather than an account of my own experiences drinking in pubs.
Not that there's anything wrong with people writing about that but:
a) I'm a London media wanker, so my experiences bear little resemblance to what's happening everywhere else and
b) because I'm inherently quite boring.
On this occasion, however, I am going to bend my own rules and talk about being a parent and a pub-goer.
As you have gathered I love pubs and as a family we go a lot – for a game of Uno or two; for a Sunday roast when we can't be bothered to cook; with other families; to swap our library books (you can do that in our local. It's immense). We love it...and yet there's a problem.
As typical modern parents we try to limit the amount of sugar in The Kid's diet (she's six for reference) – we may have been dragged up on lemonade and sherbet dippers, but modern kids should be so lucky.
In pubs we are faced with buying her very sugary drinks on the one hand and water on the other. She gets water. From the tap – think of the lost profits from us alone?!
And it's not just us – the recent Britvic Soft Drinks Report reveals that only six per cent of what kids drank out-of-home last year was specific kids soft drink brands – yet 40 per cent were drinking water.
That suggests to me that we haven't got it right when it comes to kids' drinks.
Not only do we not have kid-friendly lower sugar options, there's no trade up brands and it's a one size fits all approach for children aged anything from two to 12.
The opportunity is there and, according to Britvic estimates, every one per cent increase in kids' consumption of drinks out-of-home equates to an extra £3.3m a year to the on-trade.
Even The Kid can see a gap in the market that big.


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The Penn Program for Mindfulness provides powerful tools for coping and personal growth. Combining modern cognitive science with ancient mindfulness techniques, the program teaches participants to change the way that they experience themselves and their world. Participants learn to reconnect with the sources of meaning in their lives, to be steady in the most difficult moments and to connect more deeply with what matters most. Skillfully applied, mindfulness-based approaches help individuals to let go of unproductive habits and reactivity and start anew.
Our community events and workshops are for individuals who are new to mindfulness. These include our 2-hour intro workshops and special events such as visiting speakers, topic-oriented lectures and seminars and community-building talks. All of these programs are open to the public and do not typically require experience in mindfulness.
Foundation courses are for individuals who are new to mindfulness. Our 8-week Mindfulness-based Stress Management course which is a structured, foundational process of learning mindfulness-based techniques that can be personalized for use in real life situations.
The Penn Program for Mindfulness Advanced courses are primarily for experienced meditators and provide a more detailed exploration of mindfulness meditation.
The Penn Program for Mindfulness offers several training courses for individuals who wish to ultimately pursue teaching mindfulness-based practices to others.
Our program for healthcare professionals teaches participants how to use mindfulness meditation as a way to manage personal stress, connect more deeply with their patients and recapture the calling of healing.
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The Fruit of the Spirit – Living a Spirit-filled life
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." -Galatians 5:22 (NIV)
Day 11: Self-control
"I have the right to do anything," you say—but not everything is beneficial. "I have the right to do anything"—but not everything is constructive. No one should seek their own good, but the good of others… So then, when you come together, it is not the Lord's Supper you eat, for when you are eating, some of you go ahead with your own private suppers. As a result, one person remains hungry and another gets drunk. -1 Corinthians 10:23-24 & 11:20-21 (NIV)
The last of the fruit of the Spirit is self-control. We are not to live according to our impulses and desires, but instead to consider others' needs. That is not to say that all of our desires are wrong or bad. But we do not give in to our desires a way that is harmful to ourselves or others. In 1 Corinthians Paul writes that he has heard that when the Corinthian church came together to share the Lord's Supper – which used to be an actual meal and not just a piece of bread and a sip of wine (or grape juice) – some were bringing food just for themselves and eating and getting drunk while others went hungry. Their lack of self-control was hurting the body of Christ.
For those of us who have struggled with addiction, self-control is a tricky thing. Any recovering alcoholic knows that self-control in the sense of will-power just isn't enough. Myself, having seen both sides of an eating disorder I know that too much self-control can be as unhealthy as not enough. When I was starving myself I was extremely self-controlled, but I wasn't serving God any more than when I was overeating. And in Alcoholics Anonymous, I'm told, they speak of how someone can be a "dry drunk" – no longer drinking but not having dealt with their issues and unhealthy behavior. Other addictions, too – to sex, perfectionism, drugs, codependent relationships, etc. – can't be cured by just having more self-control. Real healing must take place, and that is almost always a long process, with steps forward and backward.
But self-control is important, and Paul has given it a place of importance at the end of the list of the fruit of the Spirit. As we remain in Christ and as the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and gentleness grow in us, we begin to bear the fruit of self-control as well. We stop and think before we act on an impulse to take something we want. We take a deep breath when we feel angry, and do not strike out with our fists or our words. Proverbs 29:11 says, "A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control." We don't take the opportunity to cheat on our spouse with the attractive stranger. And we look for this quality in Christian leaders as well.
D.L. Moody said that self-control (temperance, in the King James Bible) is "love in training." If we practice self-control on a daily basis it will become a habit. Just as we train our bodies to run a race, we train our minds and our hearts so that when we are faced with a challenge we will be ready.
What are some ways you see the fruit of self-control in your life? Are there areas in which you wish you were more self-controlled? Are there perhaps underlying issues that need to be addressed in order to effectively practice that self-control?
Thank you for walking through these eleven days with me. I pray that they have given you encouragement and hope, and empowered you to love God, love yourself, and love others, and continue to produce the fruit of the Spirit, as you were created to do.
In Christ,
Jessica Kantrowitz
Boston, May 29th, 2017
About The Author
Jessica Kantrowitz spent many years in seminary, earning an M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and in various ministries to both Americans and international students. When a health crisis coincided with a faith-shift she left her job in an Evangelical parachurch organization and rediscovered her joy in writing. Her work has been published on Think Christian and The Good Men Project and shared widely throughout social media, in particular her essays, Bake for them two and Things I've been wrong about for most of my life, part one. She lives in Boston where she also works as a nanny and an academic editor. You can find her at her blog, Ten Thousand Places, and on Facebook and Twitter.


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Penshurst RSL Club Constitution 2018
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In May 2016 the President of Penshurst RSL Club, Mr. John Hoban, presented a defibrillator to the Penshurst Primary School as a donation under the Club Grants scheme. Every week 4 Australian kids suffer from cardiac arrest. Although we hope an occasion never arises where they may need to use this device, having a defibrillator installed at the school could prevent the death of a student or staff member. Penshurst RSL is proud to have had the opportunity to contribute to the health and safety of one or our local schools. 0 0 BACK TO PHOTO...Read More


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What is homemade Acne Face Mask??Homemade acne face masks are excellent natural remedies for getting rid of acne breakouts and eliminating acne scars. We are discussing some recipes which contains such in ingredients that are easily available at home and also nourish your skin and remove acne –related problems. Now we will read out all the basic ingredient which have been used in the Home face masks for oily skin
Honey is used mainly in all kinds for Masks, it hydrates the skin and keeps it soft by preserving moisture, also promote skin cells. Honey also contain antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Honey is also very useful to reduce redness and inflammations caused by acne and pimple .It is best to use raw, organic Honey rather than processed honey as latter may irritate your skin
2.Apple cider vinegar, it is the second important ingredient, it helps unclog skin pores and dissolves the dead skin cells. It also minimize the appearance of pores and restore the natural PH of the skin
3.Green tea. Green tea is packed with antioxidants that fight harmful free radicals and help you maintain bright ,flawless ,and younger-looking skin.it too hasn't-inflammatory benefits.
Turmeric is good for treating skin problem, owing to its anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, properties. it also helps fade blemishes and acne scars. Raw milk contain lactic acid that works as a gentle exfoliate and delivers anti-aging benefits. Here are recipes for the top three face mask for acne .Make sure you remove all makeup and wash your face thoroughly before applying these natural face packs. Cleaning your face helps unclog pores and allows the masks to penetrate deep into your skin
Things you will need:your epidermis (skin) your first line of protection against bacteria and viruses. Your skin keeps you cool in the heat and warm in the cold temperatures.Your skin is also the first to let you know when something is not going right on the inside. The usual signs are acne, rashes, dry skin, eczema, psoriasis ,sores ,bruising ,moles.By using natural DIY facial masks at home, you can minimize daily pollutants bacteria, and others infections that may settle on your delicate skin
Aloe Vera (plant or juice) is an anti-inflammatory agent that is full of anti-microbial and anti-fungal agent.it dries excess oil, while gently exfoliating.Cinnamon is a natural anti-microbial agent. Coconut oil and olive oil have anti-microbial and moisturizing effects. Green Tea Powder is an anti-oxidants powerhouse.it also acts as an anti-microbial agent and decreases inflammation. Honey is natural powerful antibiotic. Lemon juice acts as an astringents and dries out excess oil. Apple cider Viner is alkalizing, which balances out the PH levels of body .Papaya removes dead skin cells and decreases inflammation. Green Yogurt (or Raw Milk-do not use skin products) contain acid and fat. The acid is anti-bacterial, while the fats are moisturizing.Homemade Acne Face Mask | Home face masks for oily skin
Sugar is gentle defoliant that gets rid of dead skin cell buildup and unclogs pores.
Turmeric has anti-bacterial and anti-oxidants effects. Higher quality turmeric can stain clothes, but does not stain the face.
Before Appling Mask:
Before you apply a mask, make sure your skin is thoroughly clean and your pores are open pores. Boil a pot of filtered water. Transfer the water to a large bowl and let it cool down for 1-2 minutes. When the water is not too hot, place your face over the bowl and cover your head and bowl with a towel for 5-10 minutes.
1-Green Tea, Honey, Lemon, Sugar
1 tablespoon of green tea (tea beg or matcha green tea)
1 tablespoon of raw honey
1 teaspoons of lemon juice
3 teaspoon of sugar (preferably brown) Mix all the ingredients and apply the paste over your face –excluding the eyes, mouth, and eyebrows. Rub the paste over the face for 1-2 minutes in a slow and circular movements. Leave on for 1-15 minutes.Homemade Acne Face Mask | Home face masks for oily skin
While rising off with warm water, use a wash cloth for added exfoliating effects.


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