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: Conveniently located in the university town of Tempe, this hopping pizza joint keeps packing 'em in with reliable food at good prices. In addition to the Chicago-style pizza, the restaurant makes a noteworthy artichoke lasagna. Quick lunch bites include hot Italian hoagies jammed with meat, melted cheese and tomatoes. With so many locations across the Valley, it may seem like a chain, but it's very much family owned, and that personal dedication shows in the warm service and funky, antique-rich décor showcasing items from the owner's personal collection.
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A Treasured Gift
I miss my grandparents. I think of them often. They were the most supportive and loving influence in my life. Many years ago, long after their passing, while I was living in San Diego, I suddenly had the urge to find their old house. So, I pulled out my map and set out in my gray mustang.
I remember very clearly the first time I saw my grandparents. My mother had died after a long illness when I was seven. My father decided to send my older sister, Judy, and I to San Diego to live with them until he could get settled in Los Angeles.
It was early in December when we left Michigan. There was snow on the ground, and the sky was gray. I watched Judy push her loafers through the snow as we were getting into the car. She said it would probably be a long time before she saw snow again, so she'd better make it good. She was 11. It's funny how some things remain crystal clear in your mind and others are so easily forgotten. I clung to my father's hand on the way to the plane. My hand felt so small in his. Trying very hard not to cry, my sister and I got on the plane. We didn't speak much. I held her hand and she gave me her dolls to play with. I chewed the purple ball of gum my father gave me. He told me if I chewed the gum my ears wouldn't hurt. I don't think I ever took that gum out of my mouth the whole way to California. I remember the pilot telling us if we looked out the left side of the plane, we might catch a glimpse of the Rockies. Sometime later his voice again floated over us to announce our air speed and arrival time in San Diego. Then we were on the ground and walking down the ramp of metal stairs into a hot blast of Southern California heat. I was wearing my red wool coat and couldn't wait to take it off. It felt itchy and uncomfortable, where before it had been warm and snuggly. But I soon forgot about the heat, for my grandmother and grandfather were standing up ahead on the tarmac calling and waving to us. My grandmother, Meme, as we called her, was holding out her arms. I broke into a dead run and straight into her embrace. My grandmother had a wide smiling face, shining brown eyes and her short hair was streaked with gray. My grandfather was wearing a suit and a hat, and his blue eyes were twinkling at us. They took us home and I began to feel safe. We lived with them for two years.
I hadn't seen the house in over thirty years, but I was excited and filled with a sense of purpose. I felt my grandmother's presence as if she knew I was coming. I could easily picture her answering the door at my knock and I'd fly into her arms just as I did that day at the airport.
Traffic on the freeway was light and I found my grandparent's street with little difficulty. I smiled as I drove past the park with the Eucalyptus trees, remembering my bike route planned by my grandfather. When I began to approach the house I could barely contain my excitement, and I held my breath. There it was; 2332 Myrtle Ave. As I slowed down, my eyes swept over the tangerine colored Bougainvillea covering the gate to the walkway. It looked just the same. The blue shutters on the front windows, the maroon garage door, everything looked the way I remembered. I felt as if I had been transported back in time. Any moment my grandmother would come walking out through the garage, her gray hair escaping from her hairpins, her stockings sagging around her ankles, calling me to come in for dinner. It was a weird feeling. I drove on to explore the rest of the neighborhood. Although excited, I also was aware of a feeling of sadness. They were both gone, as were most of the residents from those days. I could not stop time, nor could I bring them back.
Passing the house one last time I peered through my window. It was then I noticed a young girl sitting on the front lawn reading a magazine. She looked up. It was clear I had been studying the house and thought she might think my behavior odd, so I pulled over and got out of the car. She was friendly as I introduced myself and explained that I use to live with my grandparents in the house when I was a little girl. She looked to be in her late twenties. When she told me her landlady was home and invited me in, I couldn't believe my luck. I jumped at her invitation. As we walked through the familiar gate to the front door, my mind became flooded with more memories.
The landlady was an elderly woman named Lila, of small build, with dark hair and of a European descent I couldn't quite place. She had a pleasant face etched with wrinkles and warm brown eyes. She offered me tea. I was very touched by her kindness, but not wanting to put her to any trouble, declined. I explained the circumstances again of driving by the house. She told me to make myself at home and look around. I was elated and felt as if the house knew I was there.
Not too much had changed. I wandered through the main entryway and found myself in the kitchen. It had been slightly remodeled with new cabinets and counter tops. I glanced at the table past the long counter and remembered the mornings before school. One of the things my grandmother would fix with my breakfast was a cup of hot cocoa with three small marshmallows. She always served it in one of her yellow china cups. I took a special joy in the cocoa and always wished the marshmallows would last a little longer. The lunches she packed for me always included the bag of Fritos I loved. I shared some of my memories with Lila. I smiled as I told her my grandmother always enjoyed a pot of tea after dinner. I would sit with her while she would peer deep into her cup at the pattern the tea leaves had made to see our fortunes. She had wonderful stories, and I loved to listen to her talk of the days she and Pappy were younger, and the exciting places they had lived around the world when he was a Commander in the Navy.
We wandered back into the dining room. I was especially anxious to see my grandparent's bath and bedroom. As I walked down the hall, I caught my breath. I could swear it had the same odor. I couldn't believe it and felt myself trying to get a thorough whiff. It was a scent I always associated with my grandmother. A clean smell of lavender and cedar. Yes, it was all the same, and I felt the urge to gently reach out and touch the cabinets outside their bedroom.
When I arrived at the stairs that led down into the living room, I paused. This room brought back memories mostly of my grandfather. He would sit in one of his big reclining chairs for hours. I remember when I first came to them; it was weeks before I ventured into that part of the house. He was quiet, and I think I was a bit afraid of him. But, I finally struck up my courage and approached him. We called him Pappy. I discovered later he never liked that name, but somehow it had stuck. Pappy taught me many things. I learned how to count change (a most intimidating task). He taught me to boil water, and how to make my first fried egg. Later, I graduated to the preparation of pudding. We would play The Spider and the Fly, and giggle when he caught me. At Halloween Meme made me a princess costume, complete with magic wand, and Pappy took me 'Trick or Treating.' He made me my first skateboard, using wheels from a pair of my skates and a piece of wood. It was the best skateboard I ever had. He showed me where I could ride my bike in the neighborhood so I wouldn't get lost. I played hopscotch on the sidewalk with little pieces of chain he bought me from the hardware store. We'd watch TV; shows like Rawhide with Clint Eastwood, and Perry Mason, starring Raymond Burr.
I turned and began to go up the stairs leading to my old bedroom and playroom. There were rolls of brown carpet on the dark tiled stairs and cans of unopened paint. It was then I learned Lila had rented out my old bedroom and playroom, so those doors were locked. I was disappointed. As we passed what use to be my old playroom, I suddenly remembered my first discovery of Pappy's old Royal typewriter. I spent many happy times punching the old metal keys as I wrote funny little rhymes and poems for my grandmother. It was the memory of the old Royal typewriter that was the most significant for me. When I was 13 my grandparents bought me a green Smith Corona typewriter. I loved that typewriter and spent hours writing stories and lugging it everywhere I went. Whenever it needed to be repaired, Pappy would see that it got fixed, and we would take the bus into town to the repair shop. I used it so much I always needed to buy new ribbons. I still have my typewriter and will never part with it. For years, Meme subscribed to numerous writing journals for me, predicting I was going to be a writer. She bought me my first Webster's Dictionary and Roget's Thesaurus. She was always there to encourage my writing. She read everything I wrote, and always gave me constructive criticism and advice.
The last place I had to see was my grandmother's beloved garden. She would spend every evening watering and tending it. I had many fond memories spending the evenings nearby collecting snails or making mud pies. But, I was to be sorely disappointed. Once the garden had been thriving with colorful Birds of Paradise, roses and a variety of flowers. Now there was nothing but weeds and dead overgrown brush. It made me sad. I felt like crying. Like my grandmother, her garden was gone as well.
We walked back towards the house and I felt it was time for me to go. I thanked Lila. She had been so kind to let me into her home. She smiled and I impulsively hugged her. As she went back into the house, I walked up the pathway towards the gate. I turned for a final look and silently said goodbye. It was time I returned to the present.
I drove home marveling at the events of my trip. I realized that somehow I had been given an incredible gift. What a wonderful surprise it had been to be able to go inside my grandparent's old home to look around, and to relive so many happy moments. I made a mental note to write Lila a thank you card as soon as I got home.
An hour later I pulled my Smith and Corona out of my closet. Setting it on my desk, I opened the case and lovingly gazed at the green and gray machine. I checked the ribbon and rolled in a sheet of paper. My fingers hit the keys as I began to write. I miss you Meme and Pappy.
©Copyright 2011 Kimberly Mack
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Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Served warmed or chilled, this spinach-artichoke dip is a hit at parties.
This seasonal dip makes a delicious snack or sidedish, whether you're entertaining guests or snacking solo.
Serves 6 to 8
What You Need:
8 ounces fresh spinach, washed
1 10-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, cooked and well drained
1 4-ounce can diced mild green chiles, drained
2 tablespoons minced scallions, or to taste
1 cup firm tofu, well drained and crumbled
3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Assorted cut vegetables for dipping (celery sticks, cucumber spears, fennel sticks, bell pepper strips, radishes, etc.)
What You Do:
- In a pot of boiling water, steam the spinach until wilted, about 2 minutes. Set aside to cool. Once cool, squeeze any excess moisture from the spinach and set aside.
- In a food processor, chop the artichokes. Add chiles, scallions, tofu, lemon juice, salt, pepper and spinach. Process until well blended.
- Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving with raw vegetables.
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Exciting times here in the Midwest our friends over at KC Natural have launched a new range of AIP compliant sauces make our lives a little easier! KC Natural are a Kansas City based company who first brought us nightshade free BBQ sauce and now bring us Nomato Pasta Sauce and Nomato Ketchup. When I received my jar of KC Naturals Nomato Sauce I simply had a craving for meatballs, served over garlic infused zoodles. I hunted through my freezer and low and behold I came across a long lost package of Ground Bison Meat! Combined with my overarching need to hide veggies in anything we eat to ensure my daughter gets the nutrient density she needs and my beet & bison meatballs were born!
I am a real fan of bison, like all meat, it's rich in protein, iron, zinc, vitamin B12 and other nutrients, if you can't access bison then switch out either Ground beef or ground kangaroo (if you are down under).
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KC Nomato Sauce inspired this Beet & Bison Meatball Recipe - just so easy to open that jar and get that cosy comfort of meatballs again!
- 1 lb Ground Bison switch out Ground Beef, Pork or Kanagroo (Australia)
- 1/4 Cup Grated Beets
- 1/4 Cup Grated Zuchinni
- 2 tbsp Finely Chopped Garlic
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley - Finely Chopped or 2 tsp dried
- 1 tbsp Fresh Oregano - Finely Chopped or 2 tsp dried
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Garlic Salt
- 2 tbsp Avocado Oil or Olive Oil
- 1 head Broccoli
- Optional 1/2 Jar KC Naturals Nomato Pasta Sauce
- In a large bowl place all ingredients EXCEPT Avocado/Olive Oil & Broccoli, mix ingredients up with hands or fork, ensuring that all ingredients are distributed throughly
- Portion mixture into 2tbsp measurements and roll into meatballs
- Place Avocado / Olive Oil into an iron skillet or 1" deep frying pan, after 1 minute, pace meatballs in pan not touching each other and with sufficient space to use tongs to turn them over.
- Brown for 1 minute each side of meatball until evenly brown
- Cut up Broccoli into small florets/trees, add into pan
- Add half jar of KC Natural Nomato Sauce and leave to simmer for 5 minutes if you are not able to source KC Naturals Nomato Pasta Sauce you can make your own or make your own http://www.joannafrankham.com/tomato-passata-replacement-aip-friendly/
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Some background info about myself. I started piano lessons as a child, as many children do. When I hit junior high, I proceeded to learn trumpet in the school band. I continued through high school and a little bit in college. Though I did play piano a bit on and off. These days, more on.
I started working with computer-based music and midi back in the late 90's when I got my first midi-capable keyboard; a Yamaha PSR-520 portable keyboard. I was using Cakewalk Home-Studio 8, and later, version 9. I got my head around the concepts of what midi actually does, and how it works as well as its limitations. I was primarily using the software for writing sheet music at the time, however I did use automation for dynamics in the music for crescendos, pitch, etc. I was also using modplug tracker to change some of my midi-based music into mp3 format at the time using various samples.
Around 2001, I started getting into working more with soundfonts/samples and Fruityloops 3.4(before it became FL Studio) I'm a little late to the VST/i game, having started getting into plug-ins around late 2003. Through the following years, I focused on building up my gear, learning more about music production, and practicing different techniques and concepts to produce my own tracks. I've been mixing my own works for the last eight years as well as critiquing other folks mixes. I also did a number of live recordings a couple summers when I lived in Iowa. I'm always getting better the more I work with various techniques. Even today, I'm still learning new tricks, but any profession is a continual learning process.
I work with a varied repertoire, including classical, celtic, electronica/techno/etc., rock, soundtrack, even blues and the occasional jazz. I have also worked as an asset for a friend's team who was finishing up a college senior project in game design. I'm always willing to help other musicians out and critique their mixes, based on what I hear, and what I've learned and/or experienced myself.
I can also be found around the odd recording forum here and there. I try to keep involved helping other folks in situations similar to my own, answering questions, giving opinions and critiques, and any number of other helpful things. Forums often have folks ranging from the newcomers, to home studio musicians, to professionals working in the industry. I have also participated in a couple music collaborations with other forum musicians.
From 2011 to 2014, I've been involved with recording the live shows of a few different bands in Iowa around Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Some names include Robbie Young and the Moonlighters, Jay Dean and Storm Brewing (now Blue Scratch), Black Diamond, Plaguewitch, and Joseph Navarro. More recently, I recorded a live "unplugged" performance of Jamai Mosely here in Philly.
As of August 2014, I've moved to Wynnewood/Philadelphia. I provide live recording and mixing services to musicians around the Main Line area.
The goal of my service is to offer musicians, students, bands, and others a chance to have their work recorded for a modest fee. Whether it is in their home studios, live at their gigs, rehearsal spaces, garage, or whatever is available, I will travel to their location to record in a place that is familiar and comfortable to the musician. My intent is to keep things fun, educational, and no pressure, no stress. More details about that can be found on the pages in this website.
I've also recently started performing with a local musicians as a keyboardist. Currently I play with a cover jam band in Bala, and with an original band as well.
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Mercado del Barrio getting Mexican-flavored brewery
Mercado del Barrio, the long-dreamed town center for Barrio Logan, is coming into its own.
Five years after the $80 million, three-building project opened at National Avenue and Cesar Chavez Parkway, the mixed-use development of subsidized apartments and retail shops is 96 percent leased.
"The location of it was great," said Peter Park, vice president and asset manager for Shea Properties, which is responsible for the nonresidential portion of the project. "It just took time to mature and evolve."
The biggest new tenant and the largest in the main building is Attitude Brewing Company, a new microbrewery concept that will occupy nearly 5,000 square feet at the northwest corner of the site.
It's the dream of Kurt Bach, 50, who arrived in San Diego from Portland, Ore., in April. His heritage may be Irish-German, but he spent years doing business in Mexico. (His wife is from Mexico and he speaks fluent Spanish.)
"I like Mexico, I like the culture of Mexico, but it's difficult to do business in Mexico — there's a lot of red tape and 'weirdness,' now a lot of insecurity, so I'm back in the U.S."
He also worked in Oregon breweries and thinks he can elevate the taste of Mexican-style beers far beyond what's familiar with popular brands like Dos Equis, Carta Blanca and Tecate.
His lagers, IPAs, stouts and other brews will carry names commensurate with the hip Mexican "actitude" he wants to celebrate, such as "rebellious" and "courageous" — "rebelde" and "valiente" in Spanish.
He is working with a brewmaster familiar with Mexican beer tastes and hopes to source Mexican-grown hops.
The menu will feature wraps made from Peruvian-style tortillas and gourmet burgers with a hot Mexican flare.
If Bach's Attitude Brewing fulfills his dreams of drawing a big crowd from the neighborhood and beer lovers beyond, Mercado del Barrio could truly become the long-desired lively, commercial center for the community just west of the San Diego-Coronado Bridge and historic Chicano Park.
The growing liveliness in Barrio Logan also fits the vibe Bach wants to infuse at his business.
"When you come to my place, there will be no borders, no fronteras," Bach said. "It's going to be a place of cultural exchange. It will be a happy place — that's why it's called Attitude Brewing Co.
"Everybody there will be bilingual and understand the diverse culture as well. We want to elevate people with our good attitude when they come and eat at our place."
Scott Kessler, a consultant to the Barrio Logan Association, said the only hesitation locals have about newcomers like Bach is that they may succeed so well that they drive up rents and outcompete existing businesses.
But he intends to hire locals and commission artwork from neighborhood artists.
Twenty years in the making, Mercado del Barrio includes three buildings on a 6.8-acre site, bounded by National Avenue, Cesar Chavez Parkway, Main Street and the San Diego-Coronado Bridge.
Northgate González Market opened in a 36,000-square-foot building in December 2012 on Main Street, becoming the barrio's first major supermarket.
The 13,500-square-foot retail building on Cesar Chavez Parkway is fully leased with six businesses — Mariscos El Pulpo, Asia Wok, Little Caesar's Pizza, Sally Beauty, T-Mobile and Tocumbo Ice Cream and Tortas. Special events take place around a decorative fountain in the adjacent plaza.
The main building at National and Cesar Chavez includes 92 fully leased, rent-restricted apartments developed by Chelsea Investment on the upper floors and 34,947-square-foot commercial space on the ground floor.
With the opening of six tenants and two more in negotiation, only 3,365 square feet will be available in three final storefronts out of 84,447 square feet in all three buildings.
Currently, five businesses are open: Iron Fist Tasting Room, Fathom CrossFit, National Laundry, Fade Factory barber shop and Posh & Polished nail lounge.
Besides, Attitude Brewing, the other new tenants are Barrio Bros. Pizza; two Asian restaurants, Pho-Bo and Oi Asian Fusion; Tacqueria Revolucion; the Partners Personnel staffing agency.
Barrio Logan, named for a Civil War general who championed a transcontinental railroad line to terminate in Southern California, still represents a mixture of heavy industry, mom-and-pop businesses and 1,300 homes for 4,200 residents.
Lately it's attracted an influx of artists, startups and renters looking for affordable homes to buy and new shops, restaurants and brewpubs. Plans are afoot to link the barrio with East Village via a spruced up promenade along 14th Street from City College to National Avenue. The San Diego Community College District also opened the Cesar Chavez Campus for continuing education on Main Street across from the Mercado del Barrio.
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8 Sacrifices You Make When You Cry It Out That Are Totally Worth It
As someone who has sleep trained not just one, but two children, I know a thing or two about the ups and downs of teaching a baby how to get some sleep. I understand the sacrifices you make when you cry it out, but I also get that those sacrifices are totally worth it in the long run. After all, a sleeping family is a happy family.
When practiced correctly, sleep training can be extremely beneficial for an entire family. However, sleep training takes some serious commitment, otherwise it likely won't be effective. With our first son, getting him to sleep through the night was pretty seamless, but our second son had a different plan in mind and I'm convinced getting him to go to bed easily or peacefully was such a struggle that it caused my hair to prematurely gray.
Struggling with the "cry it out" method with our second son tested both my partner and I but, eventually, we got through it and we're now the proud parents of two amazing sleepers. If you're trying to get your baby to sleep through the night for the first time, and have found it to be both difficult and disheartening, understand that the following seven things are sacrifices you make when you cry it out, yes, but those extra hours of peace and sleep are totally worth the struggle.
You Sacrifice A Little Bit Of Your Sanity
Like I said, our first son's sleep training journey was seamless. That success admittedly went to my head and made me assume that sleep training our second son would be just as easy. It wasn't. Not by a long shot. We started "crying it out" when he was six months old, and stopped just two weeks later. Being able to tell when a baby is ready for sleep training isn't always as easy as one would assume. We learned this the frustrating way with our second son, and the amount of sanity that began to evade us was a clear indication that our methods weren't working, so we took a break and he continued to sleep in our room.
Sleep training can definitely drive a person "crazy," but if losing a little bit of sanity means that you're gaining it back in the form of extra sleep (eventually), it's worth it.
You Sacrifice A Few Extra Cuddles
Some of my friends talk about rocking their kids to sleep and, sadly, that's not something that I've experienced very much of. While my kids were very young, too young to sleep on their own, I would rock them to sleep or let them fall asleep in my arms or next to me in bed, but once it came time to start sleep training, I had to let go of a few of those extra snuggles. Sleep training requires consistency and routine. Not remaining fully committed to a routine will only confuse your baby even more, so once we started letting our babies "cry it out" for a few minutes at a time, we had to stick with it.
I'm not going to lie. This was one of the hardest parts of sleep training, and I have a feeling it's why so many people are against it. Not snuggling your baby in their sweet little pajamas is kind of heartbreaking. Thankfully, it's also temporary.
You Definitely Sacrifice Some Sleep
Part of committing to sleep training means losing a little sleep yourself. The good (and bad) news is that most new parents are completely sleep deprived any way, so losing a few extra moments of blissful unconsciousness is something that most of us are quite accustom to. It seems contradictory to lose sleep for the sake of getting more sleep, but it's sort of like investments. You have to pay money up front in order to watch it pay off in the long run. When you're an utterly exhausted parent, sacrificing a few more hours of sleep in the name of an eventual full night's rest is a small price to pay.
You're No Longer Able To Watch Your Baby Sleep
There is no better sight than a sleeping baby. They're so peaceful and innocent, and seeing their sweet little faces and their fuzzy little heads snoozing the night away is priceless. I would pay good money if my kids would sleep in bed with me every now and then, or if they would actually fall asleep in front of us for a change. I see my friend's posting pictures of their kids sleeping in car seats and it both melts and breaks my heart. My kids know that when they're tired, they can go to their own beds for some rest, instead of sleeping in ours. Our bed means play time, but theirs means rest, so when they're legitimately tired, they retreat to their own corners to sleep, rather than hanging out with my partner and I. I'd be lying if I said that I didn't miss seeing a sleeping baby every night.
You Can't Go Out (On A Date, Or Otherwise)
As I've already mentioned multiple times, sleep training a child requires commitment. That means that parents have to stick to a routine until their child is consistently falling asleep on their own, and that can sometimes take a while.
So, taking a child to their grandparents' house or leaving them with a babysitter during their bedtime is going to completely throw them off of their routine. Unfortunately for parents, this means date nights and alone time might have to be prolonged until a child is a consistent sleeper. However, once they are sleeping well on their own consistently, leaving them with a sitter or a family member at bed time will be quite easy.
You'll Inevitably Start Questioning Your Judgment
After we took a break from sleep training our second son, I questioned whether or not it was the right move for him. Sleep training isn't right for every parent or kid, and having tried and failed at it with him once, we considered dropping the concept all together.
As parents, we all want what's best for our kids, but figuring out exactly what that is can be quite challenging. Questioning your own judgment and wondering whether or not you might possibly be causing your child unnecessary stress is incredibly disheartening. Sleep training worked for our first son, but our second is a completely different and unique person, so we had to weigh our options a bit more with him.
You're Going To Be Judged
Then, of course, there's the judgment of other parents, or even people who don't have kids but feel inclined to offer up their expert opinions nonetheless. You should never tell a mother practicing the "cry it out" method that she's torturing her child. Seriously, don't. It's hurtful and judgmental, not to mention incredibly inaccurate. I seriously doubt that parents would willfully and intentionally "torture" their children, and insinuating that allowing a child to cry for just a few minutes while their parents monitor them close by is a torture mechanism is absolutely absurd, and offensive.
Parents get judged enough already, so fueling this fire by making such bold accusations is incredibly counter productive.
You'll Have To Tell People That It's All Totally Worth It
I get that sleep training isn't right for every family. I even questioned whether or not it was right for mine at one point, so I understand a person's hesitancy to sleep train their child. However, my partner and I have two amazing sleepers. Our oldest son sometimes asks if he can go to bed early, and if we ever try to get him to watch a movie with us or nap with us in our own bed, he's not interested. That sort of stings, sure, but that extra alone time is a godsend on the days when I feel like I want to quit being a parent, which definitely happens from time to time. Having some time to ourselves so that we can unwind or relax or get extra work done or, you know, sleep has made a huge difference in our lives, and I'm convinced that our sleeping babies are a huge part of that.
I love my babies to no end, but when they don't get enough sleep, they're kind of jerks (just like adults). When we all get some much needed rest, our family feels completely in sync. For that reason (and many others, honestly) I believe that the struggle of sleep training and the sacrifices involved are 100 percent worth it.


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I used to hide under the pen-name, Charlie Britten, but here I am, Rosemary Johnson – writer/ reader / cook/ traveller/ computer nerd/ web designer/ vegetarian/ cat-lover. I am also a… wife, mother and grandmother. And a Christian.
I have had many short stories published, online and in print magazines, but not recently, as I'm currently concentrating on editing the historical novel I wrote for NanoWriMo last year. (Slow? Yes, I know.) I retired once (in September 2015) from teaching fulltime in a college of further education. I now teach adults, for just a few hours per week, but, even so, I have to do a lot of preparation and driving. In addition, I have two voluntary roles, as secretary to my church's PCC (parochial church council) and competitions manager for the Association of Christian Writers.
I have been posting on the blog Write On since 2011. Until recently, Write On has included book reviews, because writers must read as well as write. However, following a post on Write On asking for feedback, many of my writer friends said they weren't into book reviews so this blog, Dear Reader, will post book reviews only. As I say in my tagline, what I read I review – except I give only constructive reviews. If I don't like a book and I feel myself about to pan it, I will not review. My silence will have to speak for itself.
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This client was torn between having a games room or a cinema. After contacting the home cinema team at Aperio AV in Wiltshire he auditioned a three different home cinema systems before choosing a MK 300/150 hybrid system. The layout of the room means that concerts and sport can be enjoyed when playing pool and… Read more »
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Professional Quality Sound Elegantly Installed
This beautiful looking installation was carried out for a couple who are both engineers at the BBC. They had recently moved to a new house and were looking to install a system that would deliver state of the art TV, music and home cinema, partially for reviewing the content they produced at work. Initially they… Read more »
State of the Art Music & Film, Discreetly
Achieving life like stereo reproduction via home cinema speakers is something that eludes even the most expensive home cinemas. This system was designed to demonstrate the finest music and film playback from a system that looks superb and can fit in to a regular lounge. The installation is in the home of the owner of… Read more »
Discrete audio demonstrated
These are the latest systems on demonstration at Gecko. If you thought in wall speakers were a compromise these two systems will change your mind.
A cinema fit for a King
Proving that even those who live in the most elegant homes love the cinema, this magnificent English country house now contains a superb private screening room.
Lord of the mix
A handful of the Movie Soundtracks and music albums mixed on MK Loudspeakers at Mix LA in Los Angeles: 23 releases for Green Day 11 releases for Bon Jovi 7 releases for Celine Dion 5 releases for Eric Clapton 9 releases for Michael Buble 2 releases for Bruce Springsteen 6 releases for Alanis Morissette 5… Read more »
A secret delight
At the start of 2015 M&K released a new range of more affordable subwoofers called the V series subwoofer. These subwoofers share much of the same technology found in M&K X Series subwoofers that are used by the world's leading recording studios. The lower price of these subwoofers has made enjoying the speed and transparency… Read more »
The best MK Cinema yet
Our demonstration rooms are continually being improved to ensure the home cinema systems we demonstrate really do provide unbeatable performance at the price. If you think all speakers sound the same we urge you to come and hear for yourself why MK continues to be the first choice for both film makers and film lovers… Read more »
The past meets the future
This classic English Country Estate now contains a superb cinema so there is no reason to ever leave home. The photo below shows the system under construction and illustrates that the best sound and vision can be achieved discretely and with very little disruption to the room. The property is over 200 years old and… Read more »
An elegant audio haven
This elegant audio haven was installed by a music and home cinema lover with over 25 years experience of a huge range of audio systems. A new home and a growing family meant that his new system had to fit into one end of a lounge while still providing the very best performance. A long-time… Read more »
War of the Worlds
The War of the Worlds is the UKs 39th best-selling album of all time. In 1978 its inspirational creator, the composer, conductor and musician Jeff Wayne assembled many of the finest musicians of the day to produce this timeless album. Still one of the finest sounding CDs of the period is was mixed on M&Ks… Read more »
The ultimate 11.8.6 private cinema
This superb 30 seat 11.8.6 private cinema was completed in 2015 by The Cinema Company in Essex. The system was designed to ensure home owners in a luxury new complex of 14 apartments would enjoy their movies at their very best. Built by the prestigious Berkley Homes Group, no expense was spared in the design… Read more »
A basement, converted
A true basement cinema created in the cellar of this 200 year old property. A superb private cinema where the owners enjoy their films, TV box sets and sports without having to venture out. Originally designed as a wine cellar, the space was rarely used until its conversion in to a TV/Cinema room by the… Read more »
THX's Speaker of choice
THX certification is a globally recognized assurance of uncompromising quality, consistency and performance. They blend art, technology and the dynamics of real world viewing environments to ensure products deliver the artist's true vision. As a company they have probably done more to improve the quality and consistency of film reproduction in the home and cinemas… Read more »
Discrete, On-wall home cinema
This small room cinema shows that great sound and vision can be enjoyed in small rooms with a minimum of fuss and without the need for big intrusive loudspeakers. Below the screen you can see the three flat M&K M7 loudspeakers and a pair of V10 active subwoofers. These speakers provide high quality sound while… Read more »
Simple & Sweet
This little private cinema was installed in Islington by The London Home Cinema co. The flat MK MP300's were fitted behind a fixed acoustically transparent screen. Combined with 2 pairs of MKS150T Tripolar surround speakers and a X12 dual 12†subwoofer, the system provides superb sound and vision from a discrete system that takes up… Read more »
Pretty in purple
This system was designed and installed by one of the UK's most experienced audio visual companies, the London Home Cinema company. Using M&K's flat MP150 front loudspeakers behind an acoustically transparent fixed screen the very best placement of front speakers is achieved while ensuring a discrete, elegant installation.This 7.1 surround system proves that great sound… Read more »
Powerful, Accurate, Discrete
If you thought the best sound required big speakers, think again. By separating the bass reproduction from mid and high frequency playback, M&K loudspeaker systems faithfully reproduce exactly what the director intended you to hear while allowing discrete home cinema speaker installations using MP150 and a MP300 front speaker. With 3 stacked tweeters, the flat… Read more »
Up4Loud Studio – Alan Snelling
Up4Loud Studio's Alan Snelling has always been passionate about film and music, and has had an extraordinary career spanning both. Aged 20 he became a sound assistant at Anvil, based at the famous Denham Film Studios, and almost immediately was involved in recording the film score to Star Wars with John Williams and George Lucas,… Read more »
The Engineers Choice
The recording studio is the most demanding environment for any audio system and film studio speakers are no different. So when sound editor Nino Jacobsen was commissioned to mix the most ambitious TV and film series in Scandinavian film history, M&K was his speaker system of choice. The flagship series 1864 features a violent historical drama… Read more »
The most beautiful cinema yet?
This most beautiful of cinemas was created by Overture in Banbury. The client spent many months auditioning different systems but after a visit to MK's listening rooms at Gecko he was convinced the flat MK MP150Mk2's provided unbeatable performance while also allowing for this most elegant of installations. This fabulous room contains a bar at… Read more »
A lifelong dream fulfilled
For many people a dream home cinema is something of a fad, for others it is a real passion. With a love of music and film since childhood Mr V had dreamed of owning his own private screening room since he was a boy. For him, this project was most definitely a labour of love…. Read more »
A Cotswold Delight
This superb home cinema was designed and installed for a client who already had a dedicated home cinema. His existing system was originally due to be moved to their beautiful new Cotswold Farmhouse until a visit to the MK listening rooms with his system designer and installer Revolve CI Bristol. A home cinema should give… Read more »
A film for the family
The London Home Cinema company have been designing and installing cinemas for the film and TV industry for nearly 20 years. While the majority of systems they install are for professionals who are solely concerned with hearing their work at their best, more and more of these same clients are now looking for the best… Read more »
The Directors Choice
"It's amazing how many systems we get called out to tune that have been bought without a demonstration" says Allan from Ideal AV. We're having a catch up after the winter season when Allan and his team were trying to juggle three big cinema installations while also tweaking the systems that other less professional installers… Read more »
When size matters
If you are looking for ultra-compact loudspeakers, this beautiful home in Putney is the very definition of high fidelity compact design. It is the location for many film and photo shoots. The owners wanted the very best home cinema experience without having to black the room out for a projector. The plasma TV accompanied by… Read more »
Lofty Intentions
This fabulous home cinema was completed just in time for Christmas 2013. The sound proofing, building, pre wire and decoration was completed to the highest standards by the home owner after a visit to the MK listening rooms at Gecko. With professional advice from Gecko and incredible attention to detail by the owner, this approach… Read more »
Experience the sound of the studio
MK is a small boutique manufacturer of loudspeakers that few people outside of the film industry are familiar with. With a mediocre website, non-existing marketing and a range of products much smaller and less impressive than other high end speaker brands, why are they still around after 40 years when so many others have failed?… Read more »
Total control meets the perfect performance
Oldfield Controls have been working with interior designers, architects, developers and home owners, building and updating luxury homes for almost 50 years. With a history in whole house electrical, security and lighting design the company are perfectly placed to design discrete music and home cinema systems. Their beautiful new showroom in Skipton sees a surprising… Read more »
Superb sound, discretely
If you thought the best sound required big speaker, think again. The same studio quality sound can be achieved in the home as in studios with the flat on wall MP range of speakers from MK. After falling in love with the sound of the famous MK 150 studio monitors, this client tried these and… Read more »
Really Big Screen
One of the constant issues for home cinema designers is "managing client expectations". For many people the bigger the screen the better and whilst a larger screen adds very little to the cost of a system, picture quality will often suffer. In this project completed by Ideal Home Cinema the room size could accommodate a… Read more »
MK's let us get it right first time!
Ludus Sound, Copenhagen, Denmark Pro sound people tend to fall into two distinct groups – the auto-didacts who simply learn by doing and those professionally schooled in an academic environment. In either case, it's how they hone their skills in the field that is of lasting importance. Henrik Gugge Garnov and Nino Jacobsen, co-founders of… Read more »
We'd always end up back on the MK's
Frank Morrone, independent re-recording mixer, Hollywood In detailing the accomplishments of independent re-recording mixer Frank Morrone, we could probably fill this article with just a list of his major film, television and music credits and awards. Including his 2011 Emmy for Outstanding Sound Mixing on the popular and controversial mini-series, The Kennedys. Other television projects… Read more »
I fell in love with the sound of MK's
Mike Draghi, proprietor, The Mix Stage, Burbank, California Located at the epicenter of America's film, music and television industries in Burbank, California, The Mix Stage, a simply yet aptly named postproduction company… is hard at work behind the scenes, bringing movie, music and TV productions to life. With the added dimension of sound. Sound production… Read more »
The Studios Choice
Mistakes made in the UK for the production of Star Wars Episode 1 were heard when replayed through MK loudspeakers at Lucasfilm. A full 5.1 MK active speaker system was sent to the UK studio so they could hear precisely what they recording. This superb studio was another recent convert to the extra detail provided… Read more »
Film fantasy
This superb cinema was installed by the London Home Cinema company in a barn conversion that also contained a full sized pool table and a very lovely bar. The room was painted with back lit Perspex side panels by one of the artists who worked on the Blade Runner set. Active MK 150P�s were located… Read more »
A system with the X Factor
These days the X Factor is one of the best know programmes on TV. For years however, the music industry have had their own fun assessing the talent of new bands and albums. We take a sneak preview of BMG's boardroom where Simon Cowell and other industry gurus assess some of the biggest names in… Read more »
Small but perfectly formed
This small cinema was installed in Chelsea for a film producer. Small spaces are the most challenging environments in which to reproduce full range sound as high quality speaker systems must typically be placed well away from walls for optimal performance. Most recording studios are small spaces that face many of the same acoustic challenges… Read more »
Finally, picture quality to match the cinema
This picture illustrates the size and quality that can now be achieved with the arrival of 4k projectors. With 4 times the resolution of 1080p projectors huge screen sizes can be enjoyed with no loss of quality. The photo is of Geckos largest demonstration room that has recently been upgraded with this huge 5m screen… Read more »
A Sexy Showroom
This picture shows the cinema in the basement of Zebras Kings Road showroom. A long room with black fabric walling made this a superb space for showing projection systems. The low ceiling in this space however did create some real problems when trying to create the very best sound quality. The best sound achieved was… Read more »
A Petite Picture Palace
This compact cinema was installed in the basement for film lover Les Dennis. Given the close viewing distance, the type of perforated screens available at the time would have compromised picture and sound quality. A non-perforated motorised Stewart screen was specified which helped ensure great picture quality however this meant the centre speaker had to… Read more »
Media Wall
The majority of installations in the UK tend to focus either on discrete audiovisual systems or whole house control. Here is system that really does have a very different flavour. When the client, a young, single businessman bought his new flat in Soho, he wanted to be able to indulge in his love of music… Read more »
Party Central
This system was installed for a city trader with a love of music and film. The large open plan living room was designed by the properties previous owner, The Cures Robert Smith. A large Sony G70 CRT projector sat under the table rather than clutter the ceiling space. The audio system was built in to… Read more »
A Flat Screen for the Studio
Flat doesn't need to be lacklustre as this installation in the office of one the UK's best known Film Directors show. Installed in a Soho apartment, there simply wasn't space for a darkened room and a projector so a plasma TV with the very best sound system was required. The flat, on wall version of… Read more »
The Box of Tricks
Usually putting speakers in a cabinet is a real no no, it simply compromises sound quality too much. But with the right type of speaker and the right design, great sound quality can be achieved. We talked with Martin Redwood from the London Home Cinema company to ask for his tips on how to keep… Read more »
The Basement Odeon
Home cinema professionals know that the weakest link in most systems will be the acoustics of the listening room itself. The owner of this superb Media room installed by Oldfield Controls gave the designers carte blanche to specify the room to their ideal proportions for the very best picture and sound quality. The owner of… Read more »


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Study Shows Surprisingly Few Negative Impacts on Kids Who Use MarijuanaTim King Salem-News.com
They cut class and don't always have the best relationships with their parents, but youth today who smoke cannabis may not face the perils suggested by traditional institutions.
(SALEM, Ore.) - The oldest continuously published pediatric journal in the country, a Journal of the American Medical Association called the "Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine", has released new information indicating that pot smoking teens tend to function at better levels than teens who also smoke tobacco, and better in some ways than kids who abstain from both.
Completed in Switzerland, the study also found that those who use only cannabis were more socially driven, and showed no more psychosocial problems than those who had never taken either of the substances.
As far as marijuana leading to harder drugs, the authors of the study say an accurate listing of the problems actually fall in a different order, and that cancer related illnesses suffered by cigarette smokers are the biggest risk of all.
"The gateway theory hypothesizes that the use of legal drugs (tobacco and alcohol) is the previous step to cannabis consumption. However, recent research also indicates that cannabis use may precede or be simultaneous to tobacco use and that, in fact, its use may reinforce cigarette smoking or lead to nicotine addiction independently of smoking status."
The study conducted by J. C. Suris, M.D., Ph.D., University of Lausanne, Switzerland, and team examined information from a 2002 national survey, involving 5,263 Swiss citizens aged 16-20 years. 455 smoked just marijuana, while 1,703 smoked both tobacco and marijuana. Another 3,105 students in the study had never used either substance.
Some Go Without a Cigarette - Characteristics of Cannabis Users Who Have Never Smoked Tobacco, finds that, "Interestingly, our results do not confirm our hypothesis of better overall functioning among abstainers. In fact, what our research indicates is that the main difference between COG (cannabis-only group) youth and abstainers is that the former are more socially driven: they are significantly more likely to practice sports, and they have a better relationship with their peers."
The article says there are some drawbacks, and one of those is an affect on school attendance. But overall, the study indicates few notable problems in the youth who smoke marijuana.
"Even though they are more likely to skip class, they have the same level of good grades; and although they have a worse relationship with their parents, they are not more likely to be depressed. Nevertheless, our results seem to indicate that, although typical of the adolescence process, having good support from friends together with a less solid relationship with parents is a risk factor for occasional cannabis use."
The study says abstainers, kids who have never used cannabis or other illegal drugs, "were less socially engaged and had a stronger orientation toward school."
It confirms that substance use, at least tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis, is largely used by adolescents for socializing purposes. They suggest that this fact could explain the difference between COG youth and abstainers regarding peer relationships.
Other findings indicate that having a good relationship with a best friend was related to increased use of cannabis, alcohol, and tobacco.
Similarly, it was reported that although abstainers are successful in many social arenas, "they socialize less frequently with friends than youth who drink," while a Finnish study indicated that, "moderate use of alcohol among adolescents was associated with a positive self-image in social relationships."
This information would undoubtedly apply differently in the United States where trends have moved toward zero tolerance in recent years, with no legal options for legal underage drinking. Many European nations are more tolerant on this issue.
Another study referenced in the article that was performed in New Zealand, also indicated an association between a high level of connectedness to friends and an increased level of smoking and use of cannabis in the previous month.
"In addition, and contrary to previous research," the study states, "our study does not confirm the negative effect of cannabis on academic performance among COG youth. In our case, they are more likely to be high school students and they report similar grades as abstainers, even though they skip class more often."
However, they say that compared with abstainers, COG adolescents are more likely to have been drunk or to have used illegal drugs in the previous month.
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"Although this finding might be part of the exploratory behavior this specific group seems to have, there is research11 indicating that compared with nonusers, cannabis users have more frequent access to other drugs, such as -methylenedioxymethamphetamine (Ecstasy)."
But on the other hand, the findings indicate that these youth who use cannabis tend to have a worse relationship with their parents than abstainers.
"Because their school results are not worse, it could be hypothesized that the worse relationship they have with their parents is more likely due to their drug consumption."
They say the main strength of their study is that it is based on a nationally representative sample of adolescents.
"Nevertheless, some limitations need to be stressed. First, the cross-sectional nature of our survey does not allow us to ascertain causality. Second, although technically youth in the nonsmoking group do not smoke cigarettes, we do not know from our data whether they use tobacco to prepare their cannabis cigarettes. Third, school dropouts, who are known to be heavier substance users, were not included in the study. Fourth, because our data are self-reported, there is always room for speculation about the honesty of the answers. However, the fact that the questionnaire was anonymous should minimize any reporting bias."
The study cautions that while the results confirm that CTG (cannabis and tobacco group) youth tend to present psychosocial problems at a higher rate than COG youth and as such constitute a potential target for preventive interventions, the fact that COG youth, compared with abstainers, seem to do at least as well, if not better, in some areas raises 2 questions.
"First, those adolescents who only use cannabis but who may also use some tobacco to prepare their cannabis cigarettes should be advised about the possibility of becoming addicted to nicotine. Second, because the step between being an occasional or a regular cannabis user is not well established, this specific group of adolescents should also be counseled and closely monitored over time. In any case, and even though they do not seem to have great personal, family, or academic problems, the situation of those adolescents who use cannabis but who declare not using tobacco should not be trivialized."
The Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, formerly known as the American Journal of Diseases of Children, is the oldest continuously published pediatric journal in the country, dating back to 1911. It is an international peer-reviewed journal published 12 times per year as a Journal of the American Medical Association.
Visit the study: Some Go Without a Cigarette - Characteristics of Cannabis Users Who Have Never Smoked Tobacco here: Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
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dailyn September 19, 2009 7:38 pm (Pacific time)
i dnt know
killerkush February 22, 2009 8:17 pm (Pacific time)
Weed is the healing of a nation.
Emilia Liz November 24, 2008 2:48 pm (Pacific time)
Unfortunately a new study out of Europe (France) finds that marijuana users, whether or not they smoked cigarettes, were more likely to be suicidal, be involved in violent behaviour, etcetera than abstainers. So while I don't think marijuana is the demon some people portray it to be, it may not be entirely harmless either (which of course doesn't mean it necessarily should be banned).
George July 25, 2008 5:07 pm (Pacific time)
A useless garbled study with numerous conditional findings. What a waste of space, and the copy editor for this liberal rag along with the other editors should stop trying to find the non-existent diamond in the rough. Marijuana use is illegal and does not have a positive impact on recreational teenage smokers. THC however, does have some potential medicinal uses for people who are physically ill rather than mentally ill..well like the sorry "journalist" that tried to twist this story.
Neal Feldman November 9, 2007 2:05 pm (Pacific time)
MacDaddy - I never said they had OMMA cards.. since the study was in Switzerland it would be irrelevant. But kids experiment and push boundaries. If the law is BS and the basis for the law is even greater BS it undermines proper respect for legitimate laws. That is what makes all this Reefer Madness nonsense so harmful to society. Honestly there are far worse things kids can do than smoke pot. Honestly if that is the worst thing my kids ever do I feel fortunate these days. Ah well...
MacDaddy November 9, 2007 10:32 am (Pacific time)
Neal, I agree with you whole-heartedly on raising kids to make their own decisions and I certainly would not want my children to be "total pleasers". That being said, however, we are talking about kids and I don't think the article was referencing kids that hold OMMP cards. You know as well as any father (of which I am), these kids need direction and need to know that rules/laws exist for a reason and that following them doesn't necessarily make a person a pleaser. One shouldn't simply break the law because he/she doesn't like it. I say we need to teach our children that if they don't like a rule/law then by all means, take the necessary and legal steps to change it.
Neal Feldman November 9, 2007 3:05 am (Pacific time)
GoC - Are you really that thick? You focus on one thing that the study never even claimed or set out to prove and then try and assert that since this thing you chose to focus on was not proven that the study was a waste of time. I have seen desperate intellectually dishonest loons before but you continue to lower the bar for the breed. Ah well...
Neal November 9, 2007 12:18 am (Pacific time)
Ida said: "No suprise. Most "stoners" I hung with in high school are very successful. High tech professionals, academics, lawyers, etc. Meanwhile most of the beer drinking jocks went on to become drunks with crappy jobs or local cops." My thoughts exactly! Just had my 30th HS reunion and you described 'us' to a Tee. But my buds had good relations with their parents... and, I went to college to become a "local cop." With teenagers of my own, we wouldn't encourage it, but I don't plan to drive them off to some danger zone if we discover it. Good article - and the reason for my first visit to the Salem-news!
GodsofChaos November 8, 2007 10:41 pm (Pacific time)
"A study like this -- scientifically referred to as a "cross-sectional" survey -- cannot explain cause and effect." Bruce Mirken Are you saying that this survey was a waste of time and money? If this survey couldn't ,I just thought Tim King didn't have all the information in his article. I mean the one consent bad side effect of marijuana in this survey and they couldn't look in to it? Sounds like to me they wanted to prove marijuana was good and decided to ignore all of the bad side effects discovered.
Neal Feldman November 8, 2007 9:56 pm (Pacific time)
Bruce - the study states in the article it does not do cause and effect... only poses a couple guesses but never claims to show cause and effect. Ah well...
Neal Feldman November 8, 2007 9:54 pm (Pacific time)
Oh and btw MacDaddy - it was not me recommending anything I was merely explaining to GoC what the study said. Secondly where do you get that mt pot smoking is an illegal act? I happen to have an OMMP card thank you very much. Careful with your possibly slanderous accusations and learn about what you are talking about before making pronouncements, ok? Ah well...
Neal Feldman November 8, 2007 9:51 pm (Pacific time)
MacDaddy - I say kids should be raised to be self starting individuals since they are kids only 18 yrs, adults much longer. I raised my kids to think for themselves, have their own positions, attitudes, etc preferrably based on reason, logic , etc. They all got to be adults just fine. I don't think kids should go against parents just to do so but neither should they be pleasers, which is stifling themselves entirely living only to please others. You know there IS a considerable grey area between the two extremes, right? But if I had to choose between total pleaser and total individual I would have to recommend the latter. And I'm a father of four soon to be grandfather of 1. Ah well...
Bruce Mirken November 8, 2007 4:37 pm (Pacific time)
A study like this -- scientifically referred to as a "cross-sectional" survey -- cannot explain cause and effect. It does not show why people had more family problems or got better or worse grades, etc. That marijuana smokers were more involved in sports but had more family problems could be effects of marijuana use or it could be that those with family issues or interest in sports are more interested in marijuana. The federal government often misuses such "associations" to imply negative effects of marijuana that are utterly unproven. Bruce Mirken, Marijuana Policy Project, mpp.org
MacDaddy November 8, 2007 1:53 pm (Pacific time)
So Neal, is it your belief that children should go against their parent's, teacher's, etc. principles so as not to be labeled a "pleaser" and to save themselves from the risk of depression and suicide that comes with being one? Sounds like BS to me. It appears to me that your rhetoric is simply an attempt to justify an unlawful act so that you feel better about yourself while doing it.
Henry Ruark November 8, 2007 1:40 pm (Pacific time)
Chaotic: Good to see yr ongoing reception across several issues. Told you this was smarter bunch than you usually attack. Awaiting yr full-disclosure of what, who you really are, if you dare publish same.
Neal Feldman November 8, 2007 12:48 pm (Pacific time)
GoC - They did cover it... they mentioned that since grades were not a difference the family issues likely centered around disapproval by parents of the pot (or other drug) use. But that is obvious because abstainers are in the category called "Pleasers" who abstain mainly because they want to please their parents, teachers, etc... the so-called Good Kid. So is it any surprise they would get on well with parents they try so hard to please? But pleasers are also one of the highest risk groups for depression and suicide because since their whole outlook is based on what others think of them if those they seek approval from express disapproval or displeasure (whether reasonably or not) their world crumbles around them. The study clearly shows COG group are more independent, self actuated and as such less prone to depression both because their outlook is not as focussed solely on what others think of them plus the anti-depression aspects inherent to most cannabis use. Not surprised to see your desperate attempt to try and equate opium use (highly physically addictive and destructive to health) to cannabis use (no physical addictive aspect and in some ways beneficial to health). Your Reefer Madness mindset does not adapt well to the truth does it? Ah well...
Ida November 8, 2007 10:01 am (Pacific time)
No suprise. Most "stoners" I hung with in high school are very successful. High tech professionals, academics, lawyers, etc. Meanwhile most of the beer drinking jocks went on to become drunks with crappy jobs or local cops.
Mel Stafford November 8, 2007 9:36 am (Pacific time)
Wow, things are really changing, I doubt the anti-drug crusaders even know how to behave over this one.
Dylan November 8, 2007 8:53 am (Pacific time)
I think this article looks pretty long.
GodsofChaos November 8, 2007 8:01 am (Pacific time)
One aspect of the study that I felt downplayed is how does a society as a whole is effected by marijuana smoking. For example:"Even though they are more likely to skip class, they have the same level of good grades; and although they have a worse relationship with their parents, they are not more likely to be depressed." Society are built on the backs of family units and how they function.China was almost destroyed by opium which,since it was so addictive led to the destruction of family units. Wish this article went in more depth on why marijuana users were having family troubles.[Return to Top]
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No, she does not do that for any illicit purposes, you naughty things!
She has found out that there is a great demand in Gloucestershire for princess hostesses of children's parties. On some weekends, she winds up hosting five events at little princesses' homes. A trained actress, Gemma was a wee too short to be hired as a princess at Disneyland Paris, so she made her own way.
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'Snowden should not be afraid that nothing has changed' - WikiLeaks
RT:In one of his first interviews, Snowden said his biggest fear was that nothing would change after his revelations - do you think the US might still manage to sweep the scandal under the carpet?
Kristinn Hrafnsson: No, definitely not. Edward Snowden need not be afraid that nothing has changed. Everything has changed. And it has been changing for a few years after WikiLeaks paved the way with massive leaks, and then came Snowden. We see a rapidly changing world with massive leaks and whistleblowers reporting on wrongdoings and producing material to support the revelations. We are seeing big changes, but it takes a little time to see things.
RT:The scandal gave rise to many services aimed at helping you secure your privacy online, and also inspired the "Rise the Net" campaign for a spy-free web. But is this goal realistic?
KH: The fight will be hard, it will take time. Of course the first step will be to make the general public realize how serious the situation is. And the key role there will be the mass media that has been rather slow in reporting to the public the seriousness of the situation. I have a feeling that the general public is almost turning a blind eye to it. This is a big and serious blow to the privacy of every individual in the world. It is almost like a major trauma to the body and the brain just shuts down the pain because it is too big. But slowly and gradually we are seeing people are waking up to this reality. The general public do have tools to bypass NSA snooping.
RT:Governments go all out to catch and prosecute whistleblowers. Can supposedly secure sites such as ExposeFacts.org really protect those trying to expose government wrongdoing?
KH: We try our best at WikiLeaks for example to protect our sources. We have a pretty good track record here - none of our sources have been exposed due to anything that we have done. So there are ways and means. But let me also mention that the general public also has to put pressure on the large corporations that have been complicit in these major and serious crimes against people's privacy all over the world.
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Facebook Inc.'s photo-sharing app Instagram announced Tuesday that it has surpassed 500 million monthly active users, with more than 300 million of those people using the app daily and the vast majority living outside the U.S.
The platform now has half the following of Alphabet Inc.'s
Also See: Facebook to pay celebrities, media more than $50 million for live video
Robert Peck, an analyst at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, said the Instagram data show "impressive scale." But he warned that the deceleration of growth in the U.S., which represents "the most mature and robust" market from an advertising perspective, could weigh on Instagram's long-term growth potential and stop it from achieving the same scale as Facebook.
"We estimate Instagram's MAU growth is slowing at ~100 million MAUs," he said in a note to clients on Tuesday. "The eventual size of the platform in terms of MAUs could be more limited vs. Facebook."
Peck has a $135 12-month price target and a buy rating on Instagram-owner Facebook's
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Facebook recently began ramping up advertising efforts on Instagram. On its most recent earnings call, in April, it reported having more than 400 million active users and more than 200,000 businesses advertising every month on the platform.
As of February, the time people spent watching videos on Instagram increased by more than 40% over the preceding six months. While video is still new on Instagram, Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg said its growth presented a "big opportunity for marketers." On YouTube, time spent watching videos has increased 50% year-over-year for three straight years.
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While Peck warns Instagram might not reach the scale of Facebook, Facebook has said that the two platforms will work together — rather than cannibalize one another — over the long term. Many advertisers already active on Facebook, for example, will likely expand to include Instagram as well, according to Sandberg.
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I've added the first official honoree at the upcoming 2014 Golden Globe Awards as the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has announced Woody Allen will be honored with the 2014 Cecil B. DeMille Award.
heo Kingma, president of the HFPA, made the announcement saying, "There is no one more worthy of this award than Woody Allen. His contributions to filmmaking have been phenomenal and he truly is an international treasure."
This year Allen wrote and directed Blue Jasmine starring Cate Blanchett, whom is already considered the front-runner for Best Actress at the 2014 Oscars for her lead performance. Allen also starred in John Turturro's Fading Gigolo, which recently premiered at the Toronto Film Festival (read my review here) and was later picked up by Millennium Entertainment for release.
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Well, that didn't take long. Three days into 2017 (and a happy new year to all our readers of course) and the IT industry is complaining that the government is offering insufficient support compared to that available in other countries.
The occasion is the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, which will run until Sunday. Although there are British companies present (55 of them to be exact) there is no representation from inward investment organisation UKTI, and although minister Matt Hancock will attend for a day.
The BBC, at least, has one company complaining about the level of support and others praising (for example) France's help for its own businesses. We'd have to ask, though, what objective is being served by complaining in public.
No such thing as bad publicity unless you're the government
Put yourself in the position either of the show's organiser or a start-up, as both have been quoted criticising the government. You're either running or attending a show and you want some attention. You can either go with the standard "we're at a show and here is some interesting technology" or you can find another angle.
And oh look, the government has withheld a few stops when it comes to pushing British technology at this show. There could be a lot of reasons for this, and a lack of motivation or understanding of the tech industry may well be among them.
There is also uncertainty in the face of Brexit (attendees might well ask about future trading arrangements when it comes to exhibited products and the only possible answer is "we don't know until there have been negotiations"), government focus on other things (like Brexit of course) or a lack of resources. Many possibilities exist.
A reasonable bet, however, is that you'll stand a better chance of garnering some decent publicity by making a point than by bland product announcements. By "bland" please understand "predictable" – Samsung making a stunning new phone or headset may be exciting in and of itself but a tech company making tech products is hardly a surprise.
So, slating the government instead offers you a chance to hit the headlines a bit. You probably mean every word you say, there's no suggestion of spin – but it's an easier hit than the product announcement you actually wanted to make.
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This is the perfect quick bread for the holiday season to wake up to, have with a sip of afternoon tea or a midnight snack with a glass of frosty milk! I've been wanting to make fresh cranberry-orange bread for a few years, and I've finally done it. Gosh, have I been missing out! This is unbelievably moist and the flavor is wonderful!!
You would think that fresh cranberries would make this bread too tart, but it's not like that at all. The sugar added and orange zest and juice all balance this bread making it an aromatic and delicious holiday treat! The cinnamon struesel on top is amazing, but you can also add a quick glaze to give this already scrumptious loaf even more richness. This time I couldn't wait to let it cool for add the glaze before I had to have a slice. :D
Consider using fresh cranberries for more than just your Christmas cranberry sauce, and please give this yummy quick bread a try. This beautiful bread will be a new favorite!
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1/4 c. All purpose flour
2 Tbsp. Sugar
1/2 tsp. Ground cinnamon
3 Tbsp. Butter, cold
2 c. All purpose flour
1 tsp. Baking soda
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 c. Chopped Fresh Cranberries, not frozen
1/2 c. Pecans (toasted tastes best*)
1 large Egg
1/2 c. Brown sugar
1 c. White sugar
1 c. Buttermilk
1/3 c. Canola oil
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
2 Tbsp. Orange zest
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Spray 9x5 loaf pan (or 3 mini loaf pans) with non stick spray.
Make the streusel first: toss together flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Cut the cold butter with 2 forks or a pastry cutter. Large crumbs are okay. Set aside in the fridge.
Make the bread: In a large bowl, toss the flour, baking soda, salt, cranberries and pecans until combined. Set aside.
In a medium bowl whisk egg, brown and white sugar and stir together well. Make sure there are no lumps from the brown sugar. Whisk in the buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and orange zest. (Here I used half buttermilk and half orange juice from a bottle to make more orange flavored.
To make a glaze, just mix powdered sugar with orange juice and drizzle after they've cooled. I didn't do that this time, but it's delicious both ways! Wrap well with plastic wrap or consume the bread goodness at once! :)
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On 11/11/2017, FUJIKEN HIMLAMBC Ltd, a Japanese and Vietnamese joint venture, officially opened an exclusive Launching Event at Long Bien Golf Course for VMIRAI Villas Project, which comprised of only 6 villas overlooking the peaceful green. The event was a true success from the Japanese developer that strived to provide Vietnamese customers with a Japanese standard home and lifestyle experience.
Mr. Hisashi Maki, the president of the joint venture stated in his event speech, "The VMIRAI project is the unique one in the market because of the Japanese design and Japanese construction technique. This is the first project in Vietnam, the company desires to introduce a Japanese life style to Vietnamese customers. VMIRAI stand for The Future of Vietnam. The project brings a living experience with the superior-class, exquisite and effective spirit of Japan. We desire to raise an awareness of the Japanese home on Vietnamese customers. Furthermore, Vietnamese customers would well-received the Japanese product from VMIRAI Villas".
In the Site visit activity, our reporter had quick interviews with some of customers who had just finished the tour in order to assemble more actual opinions about the VMIRAI Villas.
Please kindly let us know how do you feel about this Villa?
Mr. Hung (an investor) said: This is the first time I have ever experienced a Japanese house like this. Maybe I have never been to Japan, but base on my experience, this villa is unique and different from other villas in the market.
Can you be more specific?
Compare to other projects, the design is really different. It makes you feel Japan. Rooms are maybe small but I can feel the cozy atmosphere, enhanced by the elegance and luxury of the design and furniture. You should see the wooden floor, it feels soft in every step. It must have been because of the special material and the floor construction method.
We would like to know what do you find interesting about this Villa?
Ms. Huyen (a director of a business) told us: I am a woman so I have to take a good care of the household chores, at first, I find this Villa is really close to Aeon Mall. My family is living in Long Bien District, we frequently come to Aeon Mall to buy everything like food, household necessaries. But most of the time we have to drive and it takes about 15 minutes with good traffic condition. When we heard about this project, our family have to consider because we like a private area and living space, and it takes about five minutes walking to a commercial center like Aeon mall. Additionally, I am looking for a gym center which near my house, has a swimming pool for my kids, Aeon Mall has a quality one which meets my expectation, so that's why I feel interested in this project.
Could you share with us what impressed you the most from the site visit?
Mr. Trung (owner of a construction business): the first impression is quality of construction, shown from the use of very high quality finishing materials that give the luxury feeling from outside. Base on the introduction of the Owner that the outside wall includes about 4 to 5 layers of various materials, I can understand how their construction techniques features water-proof, moisture-proof, mildew-proof, heat insulation, etc. to sustain in Vietnamese weather condition. I do not see any Vietnamese developers building a house like that. The Owner must have taken a long time and a lot of hard work to research and experiment about weather condition. I would contact them soon to discuss more about their extraordinary construction techniques, and maybe, to buy one of these reliable villas.
As a golfer, would you buy a house which has a broad view to a Golf course like VMIRAI Villa?
Mr. Tuan (a businessman) said: Definitely, but I need to examine the price and other related information. In my opinion, this house is truly convenient for a golfer. Imagine every morning, you wake up and see a green, beautiful and vast scene from your house, and you are really a few steps away from your favorite sport. My family now stays in Cau Giay District, which is far from Long Bien Golf Course. So, when there is a villa project near the golf course, I actually need to visit. It is possible that I could buy one villa after considering and looking for more information. I have to say this project is really convenient for a passionate golfer like me.
Hereafter some images from the VMIRAI Launching Event:
There were number of special guests coming to this exclusive event in Long Bien Golf Course
The exquisite and luxury space only for the event
The representative of FUJIKEN group and FUJIKEN HIMLAMBC – the Project Owner
Japanese and Vietnamese performances were colorful and expressed the characteristic of the VMIRAI project
The project staffs supported and consulted guests about VMIRAI project: the location, the Japanese unique technique construction and design, …
The VMIRAI project overview. There are four completed villas, specially the Villa A which is completed exterior and interior construction, full furniture options – The Show Villa.
The Villa has a broad view to the Long Bien Golf Course. This is the exclusive and considerable advantage of the VMIRAI, which is really more suitable and convenience for any passionate Golfer
VMIRAI actual Interior design and furniture (Villa A)
Guests come to visit Villa A - Show Villa in event main activity
Due to the success of the event, there are many guests pay more attention and want to know more about the VMIRAI projects. This is the evidence of the project's value. It is a confirmation for the permanent value of Japanese quality and also the strong and stable introduction of FUJIKEN brand to the market. VMIRAI brings to Vietnam a Generations of Worth.
IRES VIETNAM., JSC – Exclusive Sales Agent
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Skip to 0 minutes and 7 seconds Hello Everyone We're glad to see you back with us on this Creativity and Creative Problem Solving course We're about to take a quick pop quiz to help you see for yourself how much you remember from last week However first I will help jog your memory with a quick recap of the broad topics discussed Remember the idea with this course is not to give you all the answers but to let you create the answers on your own So give your opinion freely if you take a different view to one of the quiz answers Firstly we discussed what creativity is and whether it is learned or one is simply born with it You, collectively, arrived at your own definition of creativity and a definition of innovation was provided for you Next we explored the meaning of creativity as distinct from that of innovation and discussed how these might be similar or different You were also asked to choose the most creative of a selection of videos and justify why you chose it which should help you think about what you believe creativity is and how it manifests in a creative product Go through the five questions in the quiz and see how much you remember As soon as you're done we can move straight on to the new content of Week 2 In the coming week we will cover the source of creativity we will introduce you to the 4Ps framework and give you a fun and exciting new activity to try See you then!
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Is your unit participating in Family Scouting?
If you are, don't forget to update your PIN in BeAScout to reflectthat your Pack is accepting girls!
With just a few simple steps you will be ready to go!
Log into your My.Scouting.org account
Go to your Organization Manager Page
Click the Settings button at the top of the page
Scroll down to the "opt-in" and you will be able to accept girls!
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A happy client sent this poem to KLS:
Gone are the little arms and kisses they bestow
Gone are the sweet good nights they only know
Gone are the school events planned every year
Gone is the security each one holds so dear
Gone are the holidays and family traditions
Now they have fear and unusual positions.
Now they have strangers and rules they don't know
And going back home is dragging by so slow
New schools, new faces, new friends to make
So hard to wait for the extra-long time it takes
They cry sometimes in the middle of the night
Wondering what will be the next horrible fright.
But – wait – Lanis Karnes is a Godsend from on high
She gives hope in the place of wanting to die
She brings her expertise to the table each time
She has her proof in orders and lays it on the line
DCS has never met a lawyer so up on their game
And I guarantee they will never forget her name.
Thank you Lanis


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