This is the second book in the Golden & Grey series by Louise Arnold, a series that deals with an unpopular new boy at school (Tom Golden), who is "adopted" by Arthur Grey, a ghost who decides to be Tom's invisible friend. In the first book, a series of events renders Tom able to see ghosts while no other living people can.
There are some interesting ideas in these books -- especially the concept that ghosts are not the spirits of the dead, but are beings unto themselves who coexist with the living. And while many of the situations and characters are stereotypical, the addition of the ghosts' world, a whole other dimension with a culture and way of life all its own, gives an otherwise run-of-the-mill situation a clever and often humorous new angle.
I have to say that I enjoyed the first book (Golden & Grey: An Unremarkable Boy and a Rather Remarkable Ghost) more than the second. The sequel wasn't bad; it just wasn't very gripping. There were so many different characters that not much time was spent on developing them, and consequently I found it difficult to care about them.
At the end of the first book, I was a bit disappointed because Tom was rescued from his dire situation by other characters; I like a main character who is able to save himself. In the second book, not only does Tom fail to save the day at the climax of the book -- another, completely minor character does that -- but he also fails to figure out how to right things at the end of the book. He does manage to right things, but he discovers how to do this completely by accident. I find that very unsatisfying, especially in a children's book.
I will not be reading any more of this series, but I might recommend it to children who love insteresting stories with ghostly characters in them.


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INFLUENCE OF DIETARY FACTOR IN STUDENT PERFORMANCE
Introduction Nutrition during adolescence is of great importance in the quality of life and in school performance. In our society, eating habits are changing due to socio-cultural and family factors, new ideas about self-image and a global food culture. Data published in the National Health Survey (ENSANUT 2006), suggest that excess weight in adolescents between 12 and 19 years, has a national average of 31.9% in Mexico. One in 3 teens have excessive weight in our country. Several studies suggest that foods high in energy density and large portions of food, increase energy consumption and hence weight gain. Bottled soft drinks currently consumed, contribute to the epidemic of obesity and type II diabetes in Mexico. The intake of energy from these drink, represent 21% of the total energy consumption in Mexican adolescents. This, added to the energy from the diet, both contribute to these epidemics. Therefore, the adoption of patterns of consumption of healthy food and drinks for adolescents should be a priority for the population, since a well-balanced diet positively affects the physical and intellectual development of adolescents.
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Step 6 - Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding
Every facility providing maternity services and care for newborn infants should: Give newborn infants no food or drink other than breast milk unless medically indicated. For any breastfeeding babies being given food or drink other than breastmilk there should be acceptable medical reasons. No promotion for infant foods or drinks other than breastmilk should be displayed or distributed to mothers, staff, or the facility. The sixth step stresses that a newborn baby must not be given any food or drinks other than breast milk unless it is medically indicated. As the pregnant women are counseled in advance and the hospital staff is trained, we rarely have to give anything other than colostrums -- the first breast milk to the babies. More inf http://tensteps.org/step-6-successful-breastfeeding.shtml --.-- Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding - Video Series Babies who are breastfed are generally healthier and achieve optimal growth and development compared to those who are fed formula milk. If the vast majority of babies were exclusively fed breastmilk in their first six months of life -- meaning only breastmilk and no other liquids or solids, not even water -- it is estimated that the lives of at least 1.2 million children would be saved every year. If children continue to be breastfed up to two years and beyond, the health and development of millions of children would be greatly improved. This video series aims to raise awareness, encourage early adoption, promote training of health care staff, and build capacity for, and to stimulate dialogue about, breastfeeding and its impact on the public, in a range of community and public contexts in low- and middle-income countries. Our goal is to have these ten steps in every facility providing maternal services and care for newborn infants. Videos, presentations, research, evidence, papers, training and counselling materials, tools, and many other related and supporting resources are available. Visit us on-line a http://tensteps.org .
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The (Peninsula) medical student's guide to healthy eating
I am a 4th year medical student, about to go into my final year and I created a healthy eating booklet directed at medical students as part of a Special Study Unit module. In the title of the booklet I included Peninsula medical school in the title to make it more appealing to the medical students in my university. However, all the information provided in the booklet is relevant to all medical students and even to non-medical students. Students are notoriously popular for having unhealthy diets during university life. Some of the reasons for this are the assumptions that healthy meals are more expensive to prepare, take longer to cook and require a greater deal of expertise than the average microwaveable meal Also the transition from living at home where meals are provided to having to fend for themselves especially for freshers can be one of the barriers to adopting a healthy lifestyle for students This booklet provides easy to follow tips on healthy eating and provides practical advice for cooking meals that are both healthy and cheap! The information is also presented in a style that's easy and interesting to read The booklet was created with the help of expert advice from a dietician at the Royal Devon and Exeter hospital, web based resources such as the NHS choices website and food leaflets from reputable organisations.
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I am a 4th year medical student about to go into my final year and I created a healthy eating booklet directed at medical students as part of a Special Study Unit module. I included Peninsula medical school in the title of the booklet to make it more appealing to the medical students in my university. However, all the information provided in the booklet is relevant to all medical students and even to non-medical students. Students are notoriously popular for having unhealthy diets during university life. Some of the reasons for this are the assumptions that healthy meals are more expensive to prepare, take longer to cook and require a greater deal of expertise than the average microwaveable meal Also the transition from living at home where meals are provided to having to fend for themselves especially for freshers can be one of the barriers to adopting a healthy lifestyle for students This booklet provides easy to follow tips on healthy eating and provides practical advice for cooking meals that are both healthy and cheap! The information is also presented in a style that's easy and interesting to read The booklet was created with the help of expert advice from a dietician at the Royal Devon and Exeter hospital, web based resources such as the NHS choices website and food leaflets from reputable organisations.
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Professor Saltzman continues his description of nephron anatomy, and the specific role of each part of the nephron in establishing concentration gradients to help in secretion and reabsorption of water, ions, nutrients and wastes. A number of molecular transport processes that produces urine from the initial ultra-filtrate, such as passive diffusion by concentration difference, osmosis, and active transport with sodium-potassium ATPase, are listed. Next, Professor Saltzman describes a method to measure glomerular filtration rate (GFR) using tracer molecule, inulin. He then talks about regulation of sodium, an important ion for cell signaling in the body, as an example to demonstrate the different ways in which nephrons maintain homeostasis.
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Professor Saltzman introduces the basic concepts of renal physiology. Professor Saltzman first introduces the function and anatomy of the kidney. Special attention is given to the cell types and structural aspect of the nephron, the functional unit of the kidney. Filtration, secretion of toxic waste, and reabsorption of water, ions, and nutrients through the glomerulus and various segments of the nephrons is discussed in detail. Finally, Professor Saltzman describes glomerular filtration rate as a function of pressure drop, which is regulated by afferent and efferent arterioles, to control how much volume being filtered through glomerulus.
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Rick Abbott reminisces on his adventures over the years in relieving esophageal obstruction from food boluses.
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The UK's Meducation, an online education network for medical students and practitioners, has raised $1 million in seed funding. Part of the round -- approx...
Seven-a-day fruit and veg 'saves lives' - BBC News
Eating seven or more portions of fruit and vegetables a day is healthier than the five now recommended and would prolong lives, researchers say.
Would primary pupils eat seven fruit and veg a day? - BBC News
5 live's Mark Hutchings visits a primary school in Cardiff to find out if children would eat their greens seven times a day.
How much fruit and veg should we eat? - BBC News
Research suggests eating at least seven portions of fruit and vegetables a day is more effective at preventing disease than the government's current five-a-day recommendation.
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Can consumers rely on big food firms to help us to eat more healthily, or will the drive for profits inevitably lead to compromises?
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High food prices mean a third of UK adults are struggling to afford to eat healthily, a survey by the British Heart Foundation suggests.
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Source of hepatitis A outbreak in Europe may be frozen berries
The number of cases of hepatitis A in 11 European countries has risen to 1315 since January 2013, show new figures from the European Food Safety Authority.
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Most pregnant woman want to know the best foods to eat and what to avoid. The possible dangers of eating liver, the need to avoid unprocessed cheeses and too much tuna, and, above all, the importance of folate supplements are widely appreciated. Two linked papers from Australia (Dodd and colleagues; doi:10.1136/bmj.g1285) and Norway (Englund-Ogge and colleagues; doi:10.1136/bmj.g1446) have explored whether eating "healthily" can improve clinically important pregnancy outcomes.1 2
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Obesity, genetic risk, and environment
The alarming global rise in prevalence of obesity is caused by unhealthy obesogenic environments. In westernised societies we are all exposed to calorie dense food, sedentary lives, stress, and sleep deficit. Some people seem relatively insensitive to these environmental pressures, while others are severely affected and become obese.
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Cutting Europe's meat and dairy consumption would benefit health and environment, says report
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Florida State finds surprise contributor in West Florida High's Keyshawn Helton
Tony Adame
Much of the talk surrounding the struggling Florida State football team lately has been centered around whether some players on the team are "quitting" with the Seminoles sitting at 4-5 with three regular-season games left against three Top 25 teams.
One player who hasn't been associated with anything resembling quitting is freshman wide receiver and Pensacola native Keyshawn Helton, who has been a surprise contributor in his first season.
The 2017 PNJ All-Area selection and West Florida High grad was one of the last additions to the Seminoles' 2018 recruiting class, but has seen the field consistently all season and his production leap up in the last two games.
More:From off the radar, West Florida High's Helton goes off the charts
Helton scored his first collegiate touchdown on a 73-yard reception in a loss to Clemson on Oct. 27, which was also his first 100-yard receiving game with three catches for 100 yards. Helton also has 89 yards on four kickoff returns – a 22.2 average – and had a 35-yard return in a loss to North Carolina State on Saturday.
Helton, 5-foot-9 and 165 pounds, helped lead West Florida to the state semifinals for the first time in program history last season. He had a handful of offers from mid-major schools before new FSU coach Willie Taggart offered.
Helton's twin brother, Keyon, is a freshman defensive back at the University of South Florida who could still redshirt this season.
Florida State plays at No. 3 Notre Dame on Saturday before back-to-back home games against No. 17 Boston College and No. 19 Florida to close out the regular season.
Tony Adame can be reached at aadame@pnj.com or 850-470-4429


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El turismo en la Antigua Roma estaba limitado a la clase alta debido a su costo. El viaje también fue difícil debido a los naufragios, las tormentas, los mapas deficientes y las condiciones climáticas. Los destinos comunes para los turistas de la antigua Roma eran Grecia, Egipto y la costa de Campania. Los romanos adinerados también pasaban las partes más calurosas del año en villas fuera de la ciudad de Roma o en ciudades turísticas como Bayas. Estos viajes generalmente impulsaron la economía local ya que los lugareños intentaron proporcionar a los turistas viviendas, bienes y servicios.

Métodos de viaje
Los viajes eran de difícil acceso para los romanos más pobres debido al tiempo limitado y las limitaciones económicas. Los naufragios, las tormentas, los mapas deficientes y las condiciones climáticas también presentaron desafíos para los turistas, aunque había poca piratería en la Antigua Roma. Las calzadas romanas eran grandes y formaban extensas redes. Sin embargo, fueron utilizadas principalmente por los militares y durante la República romana. Las calzadas bajaban en calidad cuanto más se alejaban de los pueblos y ciudades. A los turistas y viajeros romanos se les proporcionaba alojamiento en posadas. Los romanos consideraban la hospitalidad, a la que denominaron hospitium, como una obligación moral.

Atracciones

Anatolia y Egipto
Egipto fue el área más popular para que los turistas viajaran. Los romanos veían a Egipto como exótico, misterioso y antiguo. Los lugareños egipcios proporcionaron información errónea a los romanos para atraerlos y sacar provecho de ellos. Alejandría y las pirámides eran los sitios más populares de Egipto. Las atracciones más populares de Alejandría fueron el Serapeum, el Museion y el Faro de Alejandría. Los turistas también visitaban el Toro de Apis en Menfis y las ciudades de Tebas y Luxor. Era una tradición para los emperadores y aristócratas romanos navegar a través del Nilo desde que Julio César navegó a través del Nilo con

Grecia
Los turistas romanos viajaban con frecuencia a Grecia para presenciar los Juegos Olímpicos, los Juegos Píticos, los Juegos Ístmicos, los Juegos Nemeos y los antiguos templos griegos. Era común viajar a las islas de Lesbos, Rodas, Quíos y las islas de Jonia, así como a ciudades griegas en Asia Menor o asentamientos importantes como Atenas. Los turistas romanos se sintieron atraídos por sitios como el Coloso de Rodas y el Sátiro de Protógenes. La gente también viajaba a Grecia para visitar el Oráculo de Delfos y otros «oráculos de los muertos», que estaban ubicados en cuevas y se creía que podían permitir que las personas se pusieran en contacto con sus amigos y familiares muertos. Grecia también era popular porque los romanos veían a las culturas no grecorromanas como bárbaras.

Italia

Era habitual visitar las zonas de Herculano y Pompeya en el golfo de Nápoles. Bayas era una antigua ciudad romana ubicada en la moderna Bacoli en el golfo de Nápoles. Fue un complejo turístico popular en la antigua Roma, principalmente durante el final de la República romana. Era conocido por la corrupción, los escándalos y el hedonismo. Los bares salpicaban el área y se decía que las mujeres de clase alta se hacían pasar por prostitutas, que los hombres actuaban como niños y que los niños actuaban como niñas. Otra ciudad turística llamada Puteoli era conocida por su peligrosidad y sus altas tasas de criminalidad durante la noche. Era una práctica común que la gente trajera guardaespaldas al resort. Los romanos adinerados comúnmente compraban villas de vacaciones fuera de la ciudad de Roma, donde pasaban los meses más calurosos del año. También podrían estar ubicados en la costa de Campania en el mar Tirreno. Las villas y los centros turísticos se desarrollaron inicialmente para el placer de los legionarios y cónsules. Capri es una isla en Italia donde el emperador Tiberio construyó su villa turística, la Villa Jovis.

Motivos
Durante el reinado de Augusto, el turismo y el ocio asumieron un papel más destacado en la cultura romana. No está claro si las personas harían "Grand Tours" en los que viajarían por el Mediterráneo para ver una amplia variedad de atracciones turísticas notables como Atenas y Delfos. Viajar tanto puede haber sido demasiado costoso y peligroso. Sin embargo, se sabe que la gente viajaría por el Imperio después de ganar batallas notables o logros notables. La mayoría de la gente llevaría a casa recuerdos de su destino. La gente también viajaría con el propósito de educarse. Grecia, Massalia, Alejandría, eran destinos comunes para estos turistas. Cicerón, un orador romano, tomó unas vacaciones en las partes orientales del Imperio para estudiar filosofía y oratoria en los años 70 a. C.. Era común que la afluencia de turistas alterara drásticamente la economía local. Los lugareños a menudo instalaban tiendas, trabajaban como vendedores y brindaban servicios como alojamiento a los turistas.

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Hawai'i Awarded $250K Grant for Affordable Housing Project
May 26, 2018, 9:00 AM HST
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A prototype Accessory Dwelling Unit made of Albizia wood is being completed at UH-Mānoa. PC: DLNR.
The State of Hawai'i has been awarded a $250,000 USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations grant to help support affordable housing options while reducing wildfire risks and overcoming obstacles to a wood market in the state.
The award will support a three-part project to design and build a prototype Accessory Dwelling Unit using local materials. A prototype structure built from albizia is now in the final stages of completion at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa campus.
"In addition to the abundant supply of albizia, Hawai'i has millions of board feet of harvestable wood from other tree species, that thus far has not enjoyed much of a market because of the lack of local, large-scale processing facilities and the high cost of shipping lumber out-of-state," said Joseph Valenti, project leader for the newly formed Hawai'i Wood Utilization Team, a collaboration of state, university, public and private wood industry experts.
The second stage of the project will design an 800 square-foot Education Center for the Mānā Plain on Kaua'i that could be used as a template for similar environmental education facilities on public and private lands throughout Hawai'i, according to State Resource and Survey Forester Philipp LaHaela Walter. Part three of the project funding will be used to create an online Hawai'i Forest Products Directory.
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"Existing market research we included in the grant application showed that on O'ahu alone there is the possibility of nearly 1,400 Accessory Dwelling Units to help address our housing crisis," DOFAW Administrator David Smith said. "These are separate homes of 400 to 800 square feet that can be built on existing lots of between 3,500 to 5,000 square feet or larger. Three years ago the Hawai'i State Legislature passed a bill to incentivize scalable and affordable housing alternatives."
This is the first time Hawai'i has been awarded funding from the nationwide program, which will distribute nearly $8 million in grants for projects in 20 states. The grants focus on supporting the removal of hazardous fuels from forests to reduce wildfire risks and promote ecosystem health. Hawai'iʻs project is one of 34 selected for funding among 119 proposals. The Albizia Project and the Hawai'i Forest Industry Association are partners in the DLNR/DOFAW project.
DLNR Chair Suzanne Case commented: "With this crucial funding for wood innovations leadership and communications activities, the construction of the dwelling unit prototype, the design of the education center, and for the creation of the forest products directory we hope this will increase the visibility of and confidence in sustainable wood products and local manufacturing for commercial building markets."


The bank holiday weekend is finally upon us! To celebrate, I'm wearing one of my favourite summer time nail polishes.
This shade is called 'Sea Foam' and it's from the B. Complete Long Lasting Nail Polish range which is vegan friendly and cruelty free. When I first unscrewed the cap, I wasn't sure about the short and thick brush, but I didn't have too much trouble applying this gorgeous shade. It's creamy and glossy, though like a lot of these light pastel shades, it did take three coats to become properly opaque. Still, I don't mind too much because the colour is just so pretty!
B. Complete Long Lasting Nail Polish in Sea Foam* is available exclusively at Superdrug, both instores and online. Currently half price too for just £2.49!
This is such a gorgeous shade! I didn't even know B. did a make-up range, I've only ever seen skincare!
I love this pastel colour!
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That color is gorgeous! I love the paleness to this shade!


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La croix de cimetière de Saint-Malo-de-Beignon est érigée place de l'église au bourg de Saint-Malo-de-Beignon, dans le Morbihan.

Historique

La croix de cimetière de Saint-Malo-de-Beignon, fait l'objet d'une inscription au titre des monuments historiques depuis le .

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Architecture
Le fût de la croix est cannelé en spirale.

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Articles connexes
 Monuments historiques du Morbihan
 Saint-Malo-de-Beignon

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 TOPIC TOPOS : Calvaire, Saint-Malo-de-Beignon

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Monument historique inscrit en 1927
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Build a cityscape challenge with your logical thinking. Phase one is similar to Sudoku. The rules for phase two are harder and requiere more reasoning thinking. Ages: 8 to adult. Single player. Instuctions in English, German, Italian and French. Design: Sjaak Griffioen. Took part in 2010 Puzzle Design Competition.


These photographs are exquisitely candid and beautiful in a very simple and unassuming way. Simply gorgeous! I realize that lots of people above have said this already, but I am a great advocate of black and white photography. As a seller on Etsy, an online marketplace for artisans, I've noticed that vintage items and clothes are coming back into style.
These pictures capture amazing moments and some how I do not feel the need of color at all.
Nice idea with quality to show our World in Black&White photographies!!!
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Yep!….Some really great shots on here! Great personality shots. Wish I had that kind of courage. Well Done!!
Love your photos. I love black and white photos.
Perpetuum Mobile is my favourite. What is the message about street photography? That they all have to be B&W?
Love the images. Black and White always seem to bring out the emotion of the moment.
Wow, you led 2,230 traffic to my blog yesterday. Thank you Erica.
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Stunning photography! Real thought provoking images.
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Thank you so much for this info regarding street photography blogs. Great to know and pass on to others.
My book New York City Moments is on Blurb.com if you want to see my street photography.
I love the drama your photos evoke. I wish I could capture people's emotions the way you did. Kudos!
Some quality photos here I love the Sami Alramyan photo as it captures the moment perfectly just as the gentleman's eyes are glancing up which changes the photos mood dramatically. Black and White photos always seem to capture more of the moment a great selection.
Great photos, thanks for sharing this list! May I also suggest global street photography project Streets of the World? http://www.streetsoftheworld.com This photographer is currently in Kabul, capital nr 88 of the total of 201 capitals of the world he is traveling to for his project.
This is awesome. All the photograph and their presentation are very nicely done. I like the Sami Alramyan. I found this in word press news. this is my first comment in your blog. After this post i think i must have to look your other posts. By the way thanks a lot of for making my day nice.
Wonderful shots. I post photographs of Scotland on my blog, but they are mainly to support my words. You have inspired me to rethink my approach. Thank you.
This is a good innovation and bringing it closer to all is an added advantage to its success. Pictures tell more than words even for those who can only imagine them.
Amazing the ability to capture the moment for posterity in street photography.
Awesome photos! Thanks for sharing, I love that vintage old B&W feel to them.
Some fantastic, beautiful images here.
What a great idea to suggest these street blogs to your followers, Jessica! I'll be happy to go check them out. Thank you!
that the great shoot I ever see..
Thank you, Erica. Very flattered to be included in this post, and to be in such good company.
"A picture is worth a thousand words", your pictures give credence to the statement. Need I say more ?
I love this Blog! I too practice street shooting http://barrycreative.wordpress.com/ and someday hope to make mine as epic as this. Hmmm…maybe I'll do an all Black and White one someday.
Some great photography there, thanks for introducing me to some very talented people. My street photography is more rough and ready, check out my post on Brixton, London.
I kind of took off today from blogging and have been exploring WordPress. I just found this News section. Very cool!
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I wish I was there in the bus to give my seat to that old lady who was standing in the sixth picture..
Wonderful photography..! Thank's for sharing this..
Nice frame work. Thanks for sharing.
Gracias por estas excelentes fotos!!
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It's great to see Black and White photos have not lost there appeal. It brings back memoris of when you could only do Black and White as colour photo's were expensive to produce. Well done keep up the good work I look forward to seing more of your photos.
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These pics are good but did not pass the rainbow colors.
Superb shots. You definitely got a gift.
I love the feel of these photos! so good!
Great Post! I've been looking for blogs about street photography, and alike. And this one definitely hits the spot. Thank you very much!


Ho Ho Ho and Welcome to another XmaSEO!
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With over $100,000 in prizes ($112,512 to be specific) to giveaway this year, we'll be filling the stockings and bringing some holiday spirit to 3 very lucky SEOs.
None of this would be possible without the amazing supporting I receive every year from some of the biggest vendors, SaaS's and people in the SEO community.
So please make sure to not just enter, but also check out all of these great people who've made this gigantic prize pool possible with their generosity.
Our biggest sponsor by far this year, and donating over $25,000 worth of prizes alone. LCT has got several companies that have contributed a ton of prizes for you to check out. Shout out to Mark Luckenbaugh for all these gifts!
If it weren't for you guys, this giveaway wouldn't be able to take place! I am very grateful to be able to have such an amazing community behind me to be able to run incredible opportunities like these.


Here's a faded Harvard sweatshirt from the 1980's.There's a small hole on the right sleeve, seam separation on the right side of the pocket and writing on the back of the neck, see last photos. Otherwise, it's in excellent, very used condition.
17" long from back of the neck to the bottom.


SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (KMTV) — Work continues across Sarpy County to clean up hazards and fix roads so residents can safely return to their homes.
Thomas Riverside Acres, Linoma Beach and surrounding areas are open to residents, effective immediately.
Betty, Chris, and Hanson Lakes are also open to residents. However, before being allowed into the area, a representative from each property must check in at the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office located at 8335 Platteview Road.
"UPDATE: Due to the overwhelming number of residents from Betty, Chris, and Hanson Lakes who checked in at the Sheriff's Office on Friday and Saturday to get access to their neighborhood, we're adjusting the check-in times moving forward. If you still need to check in to access the neighborhood, you can do so on Monday, March 25 from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. If you cannot make this work, please call 402-659-7332 or 402-350-3379 and we will arrange another time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We want to thank all of the residents for their patience during this check-in process."
People are allowed to stay in this neighborhood 24 hours a day, but may only enter between 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Those with cabins at Olivo Lake or Schmid Park should contact the property owner for permission to access those properties.
Communities in Sarpy County that remain inaccessible include Vencil's Island, Sands Trailer Court and Riha Lakes.
A press release from Sarpy County says floodwaters across the area are likely contaminated with sewage and other hazardous materials. The county stresses that people avoid direct contact with the floodwaters and use caution when handling items that have come in contact with it. Flooding can make conditions favorable for tetanus--a serious but uncommon disease.
Before service can be restored by OPPD, an electrical inspection may be required by local or state electrical authorities. Those with access to their properties are asked to call 402-593-1555 to request an electrical inspection or visit this website.
Volunteers are available through Team Rubicon, an international nonprofit dedicated to disaster relief. These volunteers are on hand and ready to provide assistance to those cleaning properties. To request assistance, call 833-556-2476. Southern Baptist Disaster Relief is also available to help clean or offer emotional support and can be contacted by calling 501-954-0495.


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Angry Birds developer abandons the Universal Windows Platform
By Kyle Wiggers	 July 12, 2016
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Rovio, the Finnish game developer behind enduring fad Angry Birds, is abandoning Microsoft's Windows platform. In an e-mail response to a self-described "concerned customer," a spokesperson said that the company will discontinue all development on Windows 10 and Windows Phone in the near future.
The change in policy affects Rovio's extensive crop of Windows apps, which include Angry Birds and its many derivations — Angry Birds Star Wars II, Angry Birds Epic, Angry Birds Rio, Angry Birds Go! — plus the spin-off title Bad Piggies. "[The 10 games are] no longer [being] developed for Windows Phones," the customer service representative said. "[We have] decided to discontinue development of Angry Birds and Bad Piggies PC Games to focus on providing a better experience for these games on mobile devices … The only devices that are still supported and updated are Android and iOS devices." Rovio has already removed direct links to its Windows Store listings from the official Angry Birds website, although the games remain visible and available for purchase as of publication time.
"Rovio's games are available on a wide variety of mobile platforms, including iOS, Android and Amazon," the company said in a statement. "Many of our games are also available on Windows devices, although for commercial reasons this platform is no longer a focus for us, and no further game updates for this platform are planned. However we continue to provide help to all customers, regardless of their mobile device."
The decision was a long time coming. Windows Central notes that Angry Birds for Windows Phone hasn't been updated for more than a year, and that Angry Birds Space and Angry Birds Star Wars had yet to adopt Microsoft's Universal Windows Platform — cross-compatibility with Windows 10 and Windows Phone devices.
Rovio's decision to abandon Microsoft's floundering Windows Phone platform doesn't exactly come as a surprise. According to market analytics company Gartner, Windows Phone device sales saw a decline from 8.27 million units in the first quarter of 2015 year to just 2.4 million units early this year — a global dip from 2.5 percent to 0.7 percent of the global market. The firm estimated that the mobile operating system's market share dropped below 1 percent in 2016, a development to which Microsoft responded relatively indifferently. The company sold its Lumia smartphone division, a brand which commands more than 90 percent of the Windows phone market, to a subsidiary of manufacturing conglomerate Foxconn for $350 million in early May.
But partially to blame may be the embattled Rovio's as-yet unsuccessful efforts to combat the declining popularity of its Angry Birds brand. In 2014, the company's operating profits fell from $39.1 million to $10.7 million, a catastrophic 74 percent dip from a year earlier. In 2015, it laid off 260 employees, or a third of its workforce, and later that year recorded a its third consecutive revenue decline and an operating loss of $14.78 million. But there are signs of a turnaround: The Angry Birds Movie, Rovio's animated blockbuster made in partnership with Sony Pictures, grossed $150 million worldwide on opening weekend to leapfrog Disney's Captain America: Civil War.
Originally published on 07-12-2016. Updated on 07-13-2016 by Kyle Wiggers: Added statement from Rovio.
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TYA Cymru (Theatre for Young Audiences Cymru) is one of the regional centres of ASSITEJ UK and is currently being run by Theatr Iolo.
ASSITEJ UK is a member of the global network that is ASSITEJ International. ASSITEJ International unites theatres, organisations and individuals throughout the world who make theatre for children and young people.
TYA Cymru are now looking for new members, to join together to create a network dedicated to theatre for young people.
As passionate creators of theatre for young audiences in Wales, we invite you to join us on our journey and to help shape the future of TYA Cymru.
TYA Cymru's main aims are:
To represent, support and lobby for the Welsh TYA Sector.
Focusing on developing a creative network across Wales with its main aim to embrace and promote Wales based Artists, companies, organisation and venues who have an interest in developing work for young audiences.
Focusing on developing initiatives across Wales to develop audiences for TYA whilst ensuing that the TYA sector in Wales is fully acknowledged and represented Wales.
To feed into ASSITEJ UK and support TYA Cymru on a global stage.
TYA Cymru currently has one member on the ASSITEJ UK Board
TYA Cymru members are in regular attendance at children's festivals and conferences across the world.
In short, TYA Cymru is a platform to share knowledge and experience in order to strengthen theatre for young audiences in Wales.
Becoming a member of TYA Cymru includes several benefits:
TYA Cymru networking sessions will be held twice a year online, chaired and hosted by Theatr Iolo and will cover topics that will be on current themes and relevancy to the member's interest.
TYA Cymru will provide opportunities for all of its members to share their own recruitment news, key discussion topics and updates via social media posts and newsletters.
TYA Cymru will promote, and highlight Wales based theatre companies, venues, and performers to the wider community, both locally, UK wide and internationally, by ensuring that it has a voice on the ASSITEJ UK Board.
TYA CYMRU 2022
If you would like to discuss TYA Cymru, please feel free to contact Aled Rees, Artistic Administrator for Theatr Iolo, on aled@theatriolo.com


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Q: Highcharts best way to update dynamically changing exporting values? I have a grouped column highchart with drilldown capability. It's for a school district, so my grouped columns are prior-year/current-year for Elementary, Middle, and High school level stats.  You can click on any of the columns to drill down and see how the individual schools are doing. Upon exporting the chart, I'm trying to make several changes depending on which school level has been selected -- the width and height of the chart, x axis categories, and category rotation.
I was hoping to be able to make these changes dynamically within the chart.events section, but it does not seem to be working.  I'm initially my dynamic variables outside of the initial chart build, and those values are being used. Obviously I'm not doing something right. Is there an easier way to update these values for the exporting method that I just don't know about?
I've created a jsFiddle of the chart so you can see what's going on...any help you can provide, as always, would be greatly appreciated!!
cats = categoriesSL.slice();
categoryHeight = 300;
categoryWidth = 500;
categoryRotation = 0;

//Build The Chart
var refChart = new Highcharts.chart('ctReferrals', {
    chart: {
        backgroundColor: 'whiteSmoke',
        events: {
            drilldown: function () {
                categoryHeight = 400;
                categoryRotation = 90;

                switch (this.ddDupes[0]) {
                    case 'elem':
                    case 'elem2':
                        cats = categoriesElem.slice();
                        categoryCount = categoriesElem.length - 1;
                        categoryWidth = 6000;
                        refChart.xAxis[0].setCategories(categoriesElem);
                        break;
                    case 'mid':
                    case 'mid2':
                        cats = categoriesMid.slice();
                        categoryCount = categoriesMid.length - 1;
                        categoryWidth = 2500;
                        refChart.xAxis[0].setCategories(categoriesMid);
                        break;
                    case 'high':
                    case 'high2':
                        cats = categoriesHigh.slice();
                        categoryCount = categoriesHigh.length - 1;
                        categoryWidth = 2000;
                        refChart.xAxis[0].setCategories(categoriesHigh);
                        break;
                    default:
                        break;
                }

                refChart.xAxis[0].update({ max: 5 }, true);

                this.update({
                    scrollbar: {
                        enabled: true,
                    }
                }, false);
            },
            drillupall: function () {
                cats = categoriesSL.slice();
                categoryHeight = 300;
                categoryWidth = 500;
                categoryRotation = 0;
                categoryCount = categoriesSL.length - 1;

                refChart.xAxis[0].setCategories(categoriesSL);
                refChart.xAxis[0].update({ max: categoriesSL.length - 1 }, true);

                this.update({
                    scrollbar: {
                        enabled: false
                    }
                }, false);
            }
        },
        type: 'column',
    },
    title: {
        text: title
    },
    subtitle: {
        text: subTitle
    },
    xAxis: {
        categories: categoriesSL,
        min: 0,
        max: categoriesSL.length - 1,
    },
    yAxis: [{
        title: {
            useHtml: true,
            text: '<strong># Referrals</strong>'
        }
    }],
    tooltip: {
        shared: true,
    },
    plotOptions: {
        column: {
            borderRadius: 5,
            dataLabels: {
                enabled: true,
            },
        }
    },
    series: [{
        name: dataLabels[0],
        data: pySL
    }, {
        name: dataLabels[1],
        data: cySL
    }],
    drilldown: {
        allowPointDrilldown: false,
        series: [
            pyElem,
            cyElem,
            pyMid,
            cyMid,
            pyHigh,
            cyHigh
        ]
    },
    exporting: {
        chartOptions: {
            chart: {
                width: categoryHeight,
                height: categoryWidth,
            },
            xAxis: [{
                categories: cats,
                labels: {
                    rotation: categoryRotation
                },
                max: categoryCount,
            }]
        },
    },
    credits: {
        enabled: false
    }
})

A: I asked this question on the highcharts community board yesterday and somebody answered this question on it...basically I needed to add .update() in the chart events section.  I've done it and everything is working perfectly now!!
Here's a link to the answer and a working jsFiddle:

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1.The pattern recognition problem. Overview of the Course. Basic notions.
2.The Bayesian decision-making problem, i.e. minimization of expected loss.
4.Parameter estimation. The maximum likelihood method.
8.Learning as a quadratic optimization problem. SVM classifiers.
9.Feed-forward neural nets. The backpropagation algorithm.
12.The EM (Expectation Maximization) algorithm.
13.Sequential decision-making (Wald´s sequential test).
Students solve four or five pattern recognition problems, for instance a simplified version of OCR (optical character recognition), face detection or spam detection using either classical methods or trained classifiers.
3.Non-bayesian problems I: the Neyman-Pearson problem.
4.Non-bayesian problems II: The minimax problem.
13.Submission of reports. Discussion of results.
14.Submission of reports. Discussion of results.
classifiers (SVM, AdaBoost, neural net, nearest neighbour).
1.Duda, Hart, Stork: Pattern Classification, 2001.
2.Bishop: Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning, 2006.
3.Schlesinger, Hlavac: Ten Lectures on Statistical and Structural Pattern Recognition, 2002.


Warm, weather resistant midweight fleece hoody that performs as a standalone on ascents, and as a midlayer on the descent.
Fine tuned for the backcountry, the versatile Ephus Hoody is made with a medium weight fleece bonded to a polyester ripstop woven facel, to combine air permeability, breathability and moisture transport with light insulation, wind resistance and snow shedding protection. The minimalist design means everything has a purpose. The low profile fleece hood provides insulation, fits comfortably under a helmet and has an outer layer of lightweight, stretch nylon Gossamera™ for added wind and weather protection. Pockets are pack accessible, and hem drawcords seal out drafts.
Arc'teryx designs are focused on addressing the realities of shifting backcountry environments and output levels. Winter ascents require freedom and breathability, descents demand warmth and protection, so clothing needs to be able to stand on its own for the climb up, and also serve as layers on the downhill. While the Ephus is a highly functional standalone piece, it is designed with subtle elements that make it an effective, comfortable midlayer. The cuffs have a stretch gusset that fits easily over gloves, but with minimal bulk to fit comfortably under a hardshell. The fleece StormHood™ fits over a helmet, and, when in midlayer mode, lays flat under the hardshell's collar. The streamlined, thermally efficient, motion friendly Athletic fit easily layers under Arc'teryx Expedition fit jackets like the Rush and Lithic Comp or the freeskiing oriented Crossbow and Sabre.
The ability to layer pieces without sacrificing freedom of movement is a backcountry essential, one that drives the Arc'teryx designers to create highly functional backcountry clothing systems with use specific ergonomic focus. From next to skin to hardshell, each layer's articulation and gusseting aligns, and each feature serves a specific purpose. The result is a sum that is greater than its already impressive parts.


After what's felt like an interminably long winter, I've been inspired to write about decorating your patio since it's finally getting warm enough to actually sit outside. Here in Ottawa, the sun is out and the temperature is above 15 degrees, which essentially translates to t-shirt and shorts weather for most people. In addition to picnics and days at the beach, warmer temperatures also signal the beginning of patio and backyard BBQ season. Considering how much time you'll (hopefully) be spending outside, it's absolutely worthwhile making your outdoor spaces pleasant and enjoyable.
Most patios and decks are fairly open and exposed to the elements, so it's important to take that into account when decorating. Generally speaking, it's always smarter to decorate your outdoor space with pieces that won't be completely ruined if they were to say, accidentally be forgotten outside overnight and unexpectedly rained on.
Aside from that, the two main points to keep in mind when you're decorating your patio are to 1. Keep in cool, and 2. Keep it comfy.
Considering how hot and humid it can get in the summer, it's incredibly important to make sure your outdoor space provides a sanctuary of cool, refreshing shade. You don't have to completely block out the sun entirely, but you're probably going to want to designate at least one section of your patio as a "sun free zone". After all, if your patio gets too hot and bright, you're not going to want to spend nearly as much time enjoying it. Generally speaking, either you'll be lucky enough to have a patio in an area that is naturally shaded, or you'll have to invest in creating your own shade. There are a number of ways you can do that, with the most obvious and popular option being patio umbrellas. These are always a great choice and are easy to move around depending on where you want the most shade. Alternatively, trees provide a natural shade, and are a beautiful addition to any garden patio.
The second thing you're going to want to remember when you're decorating your patio is to make your living space as comfortable as possible. A patio is a place for you to relax and enjoy the outdoors, but it can always be a place to entertain guests, so you're going to want to make it comfortable. Think about it..hot plastic chairs don't exactly sound like something you would willingly want to sit on in shorts right? Instead, opt for the wooden ones and use soft pillow covers to make a seat worth sitting on. When it comes to what fabrics to use, you're going to want to keep it light and airy. Think linens, gauze, and cotton in refreshing colours like cool blue. Finally, it's important to make your patio feel like your own personal sanctuary, so feel free to add your own personal touches to make it feel like your own.
Not everybody can afford shampoo and conditioner that costs more than an hour (or more) of minimum wage pay. Thankfully, there are a variety of budget-friendly options available at the drugstore. Navigating the plethora of options however, can definitely be tricky, so it's important to keep in mind a few general rules.
This is by far the most important piece of advice to consider, and surprisingly not common knowledge. If you're unsure about the type of hair that you have or what it's specific needs may be (lackluster, damaged, dry..), I would advise going to see a professional to have your hair assessed. You can go in for a consultation at most respectable salons for free and they will break it all down for you.
This one is kind of a no-brainer, but you're going to have to remind yourself to stay on budget. If you're anything like me, this can actually be a tough one because generally speaking, the prettier the packaging, the bigger the price tag.
I know this can seem like a waste of time, but it's important to know what you're putting on your hair. If you have color treated hair for instance, you're going to want to look for shampoo that specifically says "sulfate-free" to avoid stripping your color. You're also going to want to be careful to avoid products that contain heavy waxes, which coat the hair over time. Because most drugstore brand shampoos use fairly heavy duty detergents, the conditioners are designed to mask that by containing waxes to coat the hair.
**I used to use the L'Oréal EverCrème Sulfate-Free conditioner until I found out that it coated my hair with such a thick layer of wax that my hair stylist could visibly scrape it off and show me. Just goes to show that even though a product might be "sulfate-free", it doesn't necessarily mean it's "wax-free".
Finding the right budget friendly shampoo and conditioner can certainly be a process. In many ways, it ends up coming down to trial and error. You might try something, really love it for a few washes, but end up hating it by the end of the bottle.
My favorite shampoo and conditioner on a budget is the Herbel Essences Smooth Collection. It smells like roses and comes in pretty pink packaging. It's been around for awhile, and it's definitely a classic. Dove is another brand that makes affordable, ethical, quality products, so that's a pretty safe bet in my books. In the mid-range category, Live Clean and Klorane also makes really great, natural-based products. Finally, if all else fails, go for baby shampoo! If it's gentle enough for a baby, it's gentle enough for you too!
I've heard it said many times that if you're going to invest in an accessory, make it your hair because you're going to be wearing it everyday! I think this is actually pretty sound advice and most of the time, I think I do a good job of looking after my locks. To be completely honest though, I know I can be pretty hard on it, especially considering the frequency with which I color and heat-style it. Luckily, there are some really fabulous products out there to help repair and restore your hair!
Despite the fact that I lighten my hair, blow dry it, and use either a flat iron or curling iron on it every day, I would say my hair is in pretty good condition. Genetically, I've inherited naturally thin hair, although I've been told by many stylists that there's still a lot of it on my head! In any case, this means that whenever I'm shopping for any hair care products to help restore moisture and softness to my hair, I have to be ultra careful about making sure I don't pick anything that will weigh my strands down. On a daily basis, my absolute favorite shampoo and conditioner is the Kevin Murphy Angel Wash and Angel Rinse, which is specifically designed for fine, color treated hair like mine. Oh, and it also smells really nice too! Even my boyfriend noticed it, and he's the kind of guy who would only say something if he either really liked it, or really didn't like it.
Since my hair is blonde, I also like to use a toning shampoo and deep conditioning treatment in my repertoire to avoid getting too brassy or dried out. My favorite combination right now is the Kevin Murphy Blonde Angel Wash, which is a lavender infused shampoo, and the Kérastase Chroma Riche Masque, which is an incredibly rich, luxurious miracle worker!
Now, unless you're one of the very rare few who let their hair air-dry every day, it is absolutely necessary to incorporate some kind of heat protection into your routine. I alternate between the Kevin Murphy Young Again oil, and the Kérastase Keratine Thermique. You only need a small, dime-sized amount of either product, which you work through your hair (starting with the ends) before blow-drying. After that, I either flat-iron, or curl my hair, depending on my mood or the occasion.
I almost always wear my hair down, and rarely (if ever) use hair spray or mousse. However, one product I do like to use, is serum. Since my hair is fine, I always have to be careful to only use a very small amount, and never anything too heavy. Luckily, I seem to have found my holy grail product with the Kérastase Elixir-Ultime Thé Imperial oil, which is designed for color treated hair. It might seem like a lot of products, and certainly not cheap, but if you're putting your hair through the ringer, you're definitely going to want to invest in quality products to keep it looking healthy and beautiful.
There is (almost) nothing better than spending a day at the beach, feeling the warm sun on your skin, swimming in the water, and relaxing with friends and family. I have been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to go on many family holidays to beaches both far and near, and I truly cherish those memories.
There is just something very special about going to the beach. Maybe it's the salty air or the fact that going to the beach usually means a day of fun and relaxation, but I know it's certainly something I always look forward to.
It's no wonder then, that people have taken elements from the beach, and incorporated them into their homes. There are even 'beach homes' for goodness sake! Even if you don't live a short, sandy walk from the water, there are still plenty of ways to bring the beach to you. In fact, one of the best parts about decorating your home (or a single room) in beach-inspired style, is that you can achieve a great beachy atmosphere without actually having your floors covered with sand. Using accents like wicker, rope, and shell, all add a nautical, beachy atmosphere to any room.
Of course, using the colors of the water also serve as an excellent way to bring the beach to your home, all while adding a nice depth of color to a potentially otherwise neutral room. You can read more about how to decorate with shades of blue here.
One of the most relaxing ways to bring the beach home is to mimic the aroma of the beach. I personally love the look of candles in any room, and there are quite a few reputable companies out there who make a number of nice scented candles. For instance, Bath & Body Works 'Oceanside' candle, or Yankee Candle 'Ocean Star' both smell incredible and definitely bring my mind right to the beach.
So I have to admit, when it comes to jewelry, I tend to lean more towards the 'minimalist' side, rather than the 'blingy' side. In fact, when it comes to accessories in general, I like to keep a "less is more" kind of mentality. I'm not saying that wearing a lot of accessories is a bad thing in any way, because truthfully, I think that some women can pull it off quite well, I just find that personally, it's not in my style comfort zone. Generally speaking, I almost never wear more than one or two pieces of jewelry. On a day to day basis, I wear earrings (my go-to pair are small gold hoops), and occasionally a complimentary necklace. I would love to be able to wear rings and bracelets more often, but as beautiful as they are, they tend to get in the way if you work at all with your hands.
In any case, one accessory I am really excited about working into my wardrobe, are statement necklaces. Now, statement necklaces are certainly nothing new, but because they have become such a popular accessory, there is a much better selection out there now than there was say, two or three years ago. Besides their obvious aesthetic appeal, I think one of the things that really appeals to me about statement necklaces, is that they have the same kind of easy, pulled together look that a dress does. Like a dress, a statement necklace is something you can easily put on in order to take your outfit up a notch. In fact, one of my favorite ways to style a statement necklace is to pair it with a neutral colored top in order to make it the focal point of the look.
For spring, I'm really pining after bright jewel tone colored statement necklaces like the Kate Spade "Glitzy Spritz" or the BP. "Cabuchon" necklace in light blue. In terms of how to accessorize the rest of your outfit, it's generally a good idea to keep things light.
For instance, if you're going to wear a classic white tee, cropped denim jeans, wedge sandals, and a coral statement necklace, then I would suggest going with small stud earrings (either gold or matching coral drops maybe?), and maybe, if you're feeling particularly bold, a gold bangle or two. Similarly, if you're wearing that same coral statement necklace with a bold watercolor print dress like this one here, then I would suggest keeping the rest of your accessories even more minimal.
Continuing on with the spring trend, I'm going to talk about how to "spring clean" your diet and fitness regime. If you live somewhere cold like me, you probably ate a lot of hearty, if not downright heavy, comfort food over the winter.
When the temperature is -40 degrees, it's hard to resist digging into a shepard's pie or chicken casserole, and honestly, I don't see anything wrong with that. I'm a big fan of eating seasonally, and here in Ontario, winter is not exactly the most ideal time to eat a diet of fresh fruit and vegetables. So now that spring is here, I am very excited to finally get back to using my blender for smoothies full of fresh berries!
In terms of fitness, winter can definitely make us feel sluggish, and the freezing cold temperatures can certainly turn us off from getting out and going to the gym. Now that the weather is getting warmer, it's finally time to gradually ease our bodies back into a consistent fitness routine. If your lifestyle doesn't allow for you to make it to the gym, I would strongly suggest setting aside some time each day to simply go for a walk. It might not seem like much but it's a great way to get some cardio into your routine, and it's also an amazing opportunity for you to unwind and get your mind off of whatever stresses you may be dealing with. I would personally recommend walking for at least 30-45 minutes at a brisk pace in order to get as much benefit out of your walk as possible. One of the reasons that walking is so good for you is because it's not too physically demanding on your body in the way that say, endurance running can be. Considering that many of us let our exercise regimes slide a bit over the winter, it's also a good idea to ease back into a fitness routine with cardio like speed walking so you don't injure yourself or overdo it. You can check out my post on athletic gear here for some inspiration!
Of all the seasons, I have to say that spring is more than likely my favourite. I absolutely love the sunshine, the sound of birds in the trees, and perhaps most of all, the beautiful array of flowers that bloom and grow, filling the air with their sweet fragrances. Considering my birthday happens to be during spring, I must admit I am a bit biased, but I just can't help but think it's one of the loveliest of seasons.
With all that being said, I want to begin my very first post in the travel section of my blog by talking about local travel. In my case, this means touring around Ottawa, and if I get the opportunity,Kingston (where my family lives and where I grew up). Now, let me quickly remind everyone that I am still relatively new here in the city, so I certainly wouldn't consider myself an Ottawa tourism expert or anything. Since my boyfriend and I moved here in September, this is actually my very first spring in the city.
> Check out the museums! My favorite, aside from the Museum of Civilization (which has a big section under construction until 2017 unfortunately), is the Nature Museum.
One thing we have yet to do because it hasn't officially started is check out the tulip festival here in Ottawa! I absolutely love flowers so needless to say I am very excited to go to a festival all about tulips! It's going to be going on from May 8th to the 18th so I'll post more on that soon!
Ask anyone who knows me well enough and they will vouch for the fact that my absolute favourite colour to decorate with are shades blues . Whether it's a light, aqua blue, or a dark, teal tone, I absolutely adore the richness of the colour blue. Now that winter seems to be loosening its grasp and signs of spring are beginning to crop up, what better way to liven up your home than with some bright pops of colour?
I know some people who are resistant to decorating with anything but neutrals, and I also know people who find shades of blue to be too cold or icy, but what I always say to them is that you just have to find the right tone and work with a variety of textures to create the warmth and character your home needs.
In fact, one of the most beautiful ways to effectively utilize blue tones in your home is to mix it with neutrals (colours) and naturals (textures). By that I mean neutral tones like sand and ecru, and natural textures like soft linens, wicker, and greenery. When decorating a room using shades of blue, the first decision you have to make is whether or not you want it to grace your walls.
If you do decide to commit to painting your walls a beautiful shade of blue, you'll want to keep the rest of your room fairly neutral, with only a few accent pieces to compliment your walls. If you decide that perhaps you want to keep your walls neutral, you can still have lots of fun by playing with the colour in more unconventional ways. A blue couch anyone?
One of the only reasons I think anyone can get away with the same skincare routine all year round is if you live in a place where the weather never really changes. For the rest of us, our skin definitely has very different needs in the winter than it does in the summer. That's why it's actually very important to have two separate skincare regimes! In the winter, your skin tends to get dry very easily, so it's important to keep it moisturized with heavier creams and lotions. Comparatively, in spring and summer, when the weather gets warmer and the humidity starts to rise, it's definitely better to opt for a lighter routine.
I have combination skin so I tend to avoid any cleansers or lotions that are specifically geared towards dealing with oily or dry skin. The reason I do this is because I don't want a skincare routine that only focuses on one aspect of my skin's needs. Also, I don't have particularly oily or dry skin anyway so it's really a mute point. Considering my type of skin and my age (mid twenties), I gravitate towards products that brighten, protect, and prevent signs of ageing.
I tend to use a combination of products from a variety of different companies but if I had an unlimited budget, I would almost exclusively use Fresh skincare products. I love Fresh products because they use natural ingredients and combine them with modern skincare technology to create highly potent products that work incredibly well and if I may say so, smell amazing!
I am a huge fan of the Fresh Soy Face Cleanser, which I first tried as a sample from Sephora a few years ago. It's so gentle, yet it manages to really do an excellent job cleansing your face.
A lot of people tend to skip toners, which is too bad since they are a crucial step in any skincare regime. Based on my own skincare needs, I like to use toners that aren't very astringent (meaning, they won't dry my skin out too much). My longtime favourite has been the UNT toner Roses At Dawn, which contains soothing Bulgarian rosewater. The toner also contains a serum which is designed to protect your skin from environmental pollutants, so that's a bonus!
Now, when it comes to facial creams, you're absolutely going to want to use two. One for the surface of your face, and the other for your eye area. The reason for this is because our eyes are very sensitive and the skin surround our eyes is generally thinner, with a different set of needs than the rest of your face. Some people use four different creams, one for your eye area in the morning, one for your face in the morning, one for your eyes at night, and another for your face at night. If you have fairly low maintenance skin, you don't really need to be using that many different products on your face on a daily basis, but as long as you're using them correctly, it doesn't really hurt either.
Anyway, to finish off, I'm just going to talk about eye cream and face cream for daily use during the warmer parts of the year. In summer, I tend to see a lot of gel based products flying off the shelves, although I personally have not had much luck with them. The reason for this is because my skin needs aren't the kind that a gel based moisturizer is designed to address. If you have particularly oily or acne prone skin however, I would absolutely recommend using a gel based moisturizer somewhere in your skincare routine.
For me, I use…surprise, surprise, Fresh Black Tea Age-Delay Eye Concentrate, and Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Face Cream With Super 7 Complex. These two products are absolutely amazing and I can honestly say, I can't imagine even wanting to try anything else because I am just so happy with these two products. The eye cream is great for spring and summer because it offers a cooling effect which really helps with puffiness, while the black tea actually brightens dark circles and visibly tightens the eye area.
The face cream is a really lovely, soft texture with a clean scent (reminds me a bit of cucumber sometimes), that is light enough to not feel heavy, but still potent enough to leave your skin feeling moisturized. It's packed with antioxidants to help prevent signs of ageing and boost your skin's radiance!
To be completely honest, shopping for athletic clothing at the beginning of April can actually be quite a challenge. By now, most places have gotten rid of their winter gear and have started to replace it with a variety of brightly coloured, summer pieces, that as great as they may be, really aren't realistic until the weather warms up at least another 15 to 20 degrees. For athletic gear, I like to have a good mix of high end and low end gear, because let's be honest, we're just going to be sweating in it anyway!
My current shopping list for spring athletic gear consists of a few pairs of crops, some basic sports bras, a handful of racer-back tanks, and hopefully a new gym bag and water bottle. Once it gets closer to summer I'll add in a few pairs of shorts (I'm hoping I'll get a pair of Lululemon Run: Speed Shorts for my birthday in June), but for now, I'm sticking with crops.
In terms of finding the perfect racer-back tanks, I haven't had very much luck yet, but I have come up with a few simple DIY ideas that I might try instead. Essentially, what I'm looking for are simple, relaxed fit cotton racer-back tank tops in a few specific colours.
Since it's still a bit cold to be outside jogging in crops and a tank tops alone, I've also looked into a few lightweight jackets to help block the wind.
I currently own two pairs of running shoes, my Nike Free Run 4.0 V3 in black and white, and a pair of bright blue and neon orange Saucony Excite 6 runners. At first I was resistant to coloured running shoes, but to be honest, they have really grown on me! There are so many fun styles out there! If some of the more expensive brands are a bit out of your budget, you can get the same look from the Champion brand sneakers available at Payless. The Champion Atlas Runners in pink are actually really cute and the Champion Gusto Runnerscome in 25 different colours online!
To complete your spring athletic gear, you absolutely can't forget about the accessories. I'm currently pining after a new gym bag and water bottle so I can drink my lemon and cucumber water on the go. After all, it's important to stay hydrated!


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Sumatran tiger dies at Kentucky zoo
The Courier-Journal
UPDATED: 1:41 PM
The Louisville Zoo has lost a 16-year-old Sumatran tiger named Masuji, who was euthanized because of infirmities related to a tumor, zoo officials said yesterday.
The zoo staff affectionately called the tiger Moose, because of his unusually big head.
Moose was put down on Nov. 30 by the zoo staff, said spokeswoman Debbie Sebree. The body is undergoing tests by zoo veterinarians, after which it will be cremated, she said.
In June, Moose had been diagnosed with a tumor on a nerve adjacent to his spinal cord in the lower portion of its back.
His condition improved for a while with chemotherapy, zoo officials said, but a rear leg eventually weakened and finally became paralyzed.
"When all medical treatment options were exhausted, the decision for humane euthanasia was made," Sebree said, adding that 16 years "is relatively old for a big cat."
Moose was born at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and arrived in Louisville four years ago under the guidelines of the Association of Zoos and Aquariaums' species-survival plan. Such plans track the lineage, mating and placement of many types of U.S. zoo animals, especially endangered species, in an effort to minimize inbreeding.
The death of Moose, who sired triplets in 2004, leaves the zoo with two female Sumatran tigers — his mate, Tabib, 15, and his 2-year-old daughter, Leela. They will remain on exhibit in the islands area of the zoo.
The staff is working with the zoo association to see if another male Sumatran tiger is available.
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package orderedmap

// TODO(gri) fix imports for tests
import "chans" // ERROR could not import

// Map is an ordered map.
type Map[K, V any] struct {
	root    *node[K, V]
	compare func(K, K) int
}

// node is the type of a node in the binary tree.
type node[K, V any] struct {
	key         K
	val         V
	left, right *node[K, V]
}

// New returns a new map.
func New[K, V any](compare func(K, K) int) *Map[K, V] {
        return &Map[K, V]{compare: compare}
}

// find looks up key in the map, and returns either a pointer
// to the node holding key, or a pointer to the location where
// such a node would go.
func (m *Map[K, V]) find(key K) **node[K, V] {
	pn := &m.root
	for *pn != nil {
		switch cmp := m.compare(key, (*pn).key); {
		case cmp < 0:
			pn = &(*pn).left
		case cmp > 0:
			pn = &(*pn).right
		default:
			return pn
		}
	}
	return pn
}

// Insert inserts a new key/value into the map.
// If the key is already present, the value is replaced.
// Returns true if this is a new key, false if already present.
func (m *Map[K, V]) Insert(key K, val V) bool {
	pn := m.find(key)
	if *pn != nil {
		(*pn).val = val
		return false
	}
        *pn = &node[K, V]{key: key, val: val}
	return true
}

// Find returns the value associated with a key, or zero if not present.
// The found result reports whether the key was found.
func (m *Map[K, V]) Find(key K) (V, bool) {
	pn := m.find(key)
	if *pn == nil {
		var zero V // see the discussion of zero values, above
		return zero, false
	}
	return (*pn).val, true
}

// keyValue is a pair of key and value used when iterating.
type keyValue[K, V any] struct {
	key K
	val V
}

// InOrder returns an iterator that does an in-order traversal of the map.
func (m *Map[K, V]) InOrder() *Iterator[K, V] {
	sender, receiver := chans.Ranger[keyValue[K, V]]()
	var f func(*node[K, V]) bool
	f = func(n *node[K, V]) bool {
		if n == nil {
			return true
		}
		// Stop sending values if sender.Send returns false,
		// meaning that nothing is listening at the receiver end.
		return f(n.left) &&
                        sender.Send(keyValue[K, V]{n.key, n.val}) &&
			f(n.right)
	}
	go func() {
		f(m.root)
		sender.Close()
	}()
	return &Iterator[K, V]{receiver}
}

// Iterator is used to iterate over the map.
type Iterator[K, V any] struct {
	r *chans.Receiver[keyValue[K, V]]
}

// Next returns the next key and value pair, and a boolean indicating
// whether they are valid or whether we have reached the end.
func (it *Iterator[K, V]) Next() (K, V, bool) {
	keyval, ok := it.r.Next()
	if !ok {
		var zerok K
		var zerov V
		return zerok, zerov, false
	}
	return keyval.key, keyval.val, true
}

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Here's a simple, yet colorful and engaging activity for number sense. Print out cards, cut apart, leaving the numbers with the picture. Place a sticker on the back of each card, behind the correct answer. Laminate. Students clip their clothespin on the correct number and check the back to see if they are correct.
Great for back to school math center in August too!
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Grimes, McConnell Hurl Insults At Annual Kentucky Free-For-All
Eliot Nelson
Aug 4, 2014, 12:00 AM EDT | Updated Dec 6, 2017
FANCY FARM, Ky. -- On Saturday, Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes (D) was giving a speech and was interrupted by a heckler supporting her opponent, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.).
"WE WANT MITCH!" the heckler yelled.
Despite the presence of local police and state troopers lining the shed in this rural town in the far-west corner of Kentucky, no attempt was made to escort the gentleman off the premises. Indeed, half the audience quickly joined him with a round of hearty boos and jeers.
Welcome to the Fancy Farm picnic, an annual political rite of passage in the Bluegrass State, where the Commonwealth's most powerful lawmakers and their opponents convene on the same stage to rally supporters and endure the consternation of their detractors.
Per tradition, the shed where the speeches take place is divided evenly between Democrats and Republicans. What results is like nothing else in American politics –- think Prime Minister's Questions, but with a lot more people in overalls.
Grimes paid no mind to the heckler, and defiantly spewed forth a torrent of zingers, pointing her thumb back at McConnell, who sat only 15 feet away. The lines, most of which painted McConnell as aloof and out touch, drew deafening cheers from the Democratic half of the audience.
"What a huge crowd for Sen. McConnell's retirement party!"
"If Mitch McConnell doesn't know where your town is, it just makes it harder for him to ship our jobs overseas!"
"If Mitch McConnell were a TV show, he'd be 'Mad Men': treating women unfairly, stuck in 1968 and ending this season!"
Grimes hurls zingers at McConnell at the Fancy Farm picnic on Aug. 2. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
This year, with McConnell facing his toughest re-election in decades and his colleague, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), believed to be mulling a 2016 presidential bid, the event has drawn wider attention from the national, and even international, press.
McConnell, for his part, landed a number of blows, highlighting the 35-year-old Grimes' limited experience with statewide governance and tying her to President Barack Obama, who is deeply unpopular in the state. At 72, McConnell is more than twice Grimes' age, and his barbs were delivered with slightly less verve.
"Obama wouldn't even go down to the border to see the immigration crisis for himself. He said he doesn't like photo ops. Since when? He's taken more selfies than Flat Stanley."
"[W]ith so much turmoil around the world, we can't afford a leader who thinks the West Bank is a Hollywood fundraiser."
McConnell and his wife, Elain Chao, wave to supporters. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Ninety-nine times out of a hundred, state fairs make for easy politicking -- lawmakers smiling at comically oversized vegetables, delivering stump speeches atop bales of hay, flashing thumbs ups while pretending to enjoy fried butter. Such images have a special place in the pantheon of clichéd political photo ops. Perish the thought of a summer passing without a sweat-drenched middle-aged candidate for office trying to look composed beside a 300-pound hog.
And Fancy Farm has more than its fair share of Americana. Attendees are treated to a smorgasbord of wholesomeness: elderly folks playing bingo, children plopping down quarters for ring-toss games, conservatively dressed gentlemen handing out condensed New Testaments -- and that most peculiar of American of traditions, the consumption of piping hot barbecue on a sweltering 90-degree day.
But in the political shed and its environs, things are much, much stranger than the usual fair.
Hours before the first speech, the main shed was already packed, split evenly down the middle between blue-shirted supporters of Democratic candidates and their red-shirted Republican counterparts. As a band played rockabilly, country and bluegrass, competing chants of "WE WANT MITCH" and "AL-I-SON" drowned out the music.
McConnell supporters cheer. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Near the stage, an elderly man dressed in colonial garb holding a megaphone yelled at a teenager in a Mitch McConnell shirt and Harry Reid mask, "There he is, it's stingy Harry Reid! There he is!" Outside, a Grimes supporter hoisted a sign from which dangled four cans on strings. "GOP REPUBLICANS HOT AIR WIND CHIMES," it read.
There were a few moments of respectful silence, like when Kentucky Court of Appeals Judge Christopher Shea Nickell belted out "My Old Kentucky Home" during the opening ceremonies. But it was the raucous and sometimes peculiar theatrics that defined this year's Fancy Farm.
Before Gov. Steve Beshear (D) commenced his speech, he ambled over to McConnell and snapped a selfie with the Senate Minority Leader ("I'm sorry, I just came to get one last photo of the senator before Kentucky voters retire him!"). Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-Ky.) was promptly cut off after his speech ran on too long, his words overwhelmed by the song "Time Is On My Side" blasting from the speaker system.
And after a rambling speech blasting McConnell's fundraising in California, longshot Democratic House candidate Charles Hatchett tried to highlight Grimes' Bluegrass authenticity by asking if she, in a supposed contrast to McConnell, had ever been to Hollywood or California.
Audible snickers emanated from the press pen while Grimes sat frozen, an uncomfortable smile stapled onto her face. The secretary had, in fact, attended fundraisers in California.
When it was his turn to speak, Paul highlighted Grimes' West Coast events with a poem:
"There once was a woman from Kentucky,
Who'd thought in politics she'd be lucky,
So she flew to L.A. for a Hollywood bash,
She came home in a flash with a bucket of cash."
All the while, chants of "RETIRE MITCH" and "OBAMA NEEDS ALISON" abounded from the crowd, and individual attendees yelled taunts and challenges to the speakers' statements.
All this came despite an exhortation from the emcee, state Supreme Court Justice Bill Cunningham, that "When you approve of something that someone says, cheer. When you don't like something that someone says, boo, and then shut up."
Outside the shed, the fair continued unabated. A robust game of bingo was underway in the neighboring shed; fair-goers lined up to order pork and mutton by the pound; and older attendees sought refuge from the heat beneath the numerous trees dotting the grounds. A hundred feet away, a young woman was perched atop a dunk tank as fair-goers took turns pelting balls at a target near her seat.
It was unclear whether she was having a harder time than the politicians. But at least she was keeping cool.
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If, as planned, Ventria Bioscience's pharmaceutical rice varieties are planted in the Missouri Bootheel, Anheuser Busch has announced it won't buy any rice grown or processed in the state. Anheuser Busch is the largest domestic consumer of rice.
Ventria, a small biotech company, recently moved from California to Missouri, where it plans to grow 150 acres of two rice varieties containing human genes.
The nearest food-grade rice field will be 7 miles distant, but that hasn't stopped fears of cross-contamination through flooding, birds, insects or human error. Contamination is a concern because the Federal Drug Administration has yet to approve any pharmaceutical crop for human consumption.
Since Ventria's intentions were revealed late last year, rice farmers in the Bootheel have expressed concerns that markets would react negatively. Now, those farmers have hard evidence to strengthen those worries.
On the evening of April 7, Anheuser Busch executives met with Missouri Department of Agriculture (DOA) officials in St. Louis where the "no buy" warning was given. While Busch officials didn't comment publicly before presstime, Delta Farm Press spoke with several farmers who attended the meeting.
"Eight farmers, seven Busch officials and several state politicians and ag officials were there," said Paul Combs, a Bootheel farmer on the USA Rice Federation's board of directors.
"The Busch folks asked the Missouri DOA director to explain where the state was on this issue. The director said while it was still in the USDA permitting process, the state had been in contact with scientists around the world talking about the value of plant-made pharmaceuticals (PMPs).
At that point, said Combs, Busch executives admitted transgenic crops are here to stay and the company isn't opposed to the health benefits such crops could provide.
"But then they hit on their big point: this PMP isn't regarded as safe for the food industry.
Jason Bean, a central-Bootheel rice farmer and USA Rice Federation board member, was also at the meeting and backs up Comb's account.
As a result of their early stand, Bean said his respect for Anheuser Busch has increased tremendously.
Anheuser Busch's refusal to buy rice processed in the state opens up a new set of issues, said Combs. "Riceland may say, 'We can supply Busch with rice from the mill in Stuttgart (Ark.).' But that means Riceland has to take protections to prevent Missouri rice from reaching Arkansas mills.
Combs said he "naively believed" Busch's announcement would cause Missouri state officials to reconsider Ventria's plans.


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As the original professional event planner who has since inspired thousands to follow in her well-heeled footsteps, Harriette is much more than an entertaining and party planning legend. She's a food and beverage expert with the credentials to prove it. For almost 20 years, Harriette served as President and Chief Operating Officer of the New York chapter of the Confrerie de la Chaine Des Rotisseurs, one of the world's most prestigious food and wine organizations, and was a recipient of its coveted Gold Star of Excellence. Harriette is also a member of The Wine and Food Society of New York, La Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, and is a Fellow of the Culinary Institute of America. She was also recently inducted into the BizBash Hall of Fame and the International Special Events Society (ISES) Hall of Legends.
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In which Brianna and Ariel discuss Neil Pasricha's upcoming book, You Are Awesome. Who is this man, what is his book about, and when is it available? We received advance copies of this book so that we could give it our honest review. This post contains affiliate links.
You Are Awesome, by Neil Pasricha
Summary & Review:
Hello, dear readers! It has been a while since our last book review because we have been busy making book club kits. However, we've missed sharing our thoughts on helpful books with you and with each other. There's a long, long list of all the books we want to review or that friends have asked for our take on. We were excited to take on this book because we were fortunate enough to get early access to it. So what is this book? It's called You Are Awesome, by Neil Pasricha.
Neil Pasricha is the best-selling author of six previous books, as well as the creator of (at least) six failed websites. He's also the son of two very wise and patient parents, whom I'd love to meet. In his book, which is an interesting blend of autobiography and life advice, Pasricha explains how he went from working the careers he was "supposed" to want, to finding his own path to success, happiness, and resilience.
Self-care: What It Is & What It Isn't
By Ariel
In which Ariel discusses self-care - the ambiguous call to prioritize you. What is self-care? What isn't self-care? Is it an indulgence or is it a discipline? Is it mani/pedis and facials or is it eating salads and pumping iron? Or D - all of the above?
Despite the fact that I - like many of you- have read countless articles on self-care and why we should be prioritizing it - I have yet to find a satisfying answer to the question "what is self-care?"
By Brianna and Ariel
In which Brianna and Ariel discuss Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth. What is grit and how do we cultivate it in ourselves and in our children? Duckworth shows us how. This post contains affiliate links. By using them you help keep Busy Nest Nest up and running. Thank you for your continued support!
Summary: Grit by Angela Duckworth
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth tackles the age-old question - why are some people more successful than others? Our natural tendency is to point out inborn talent as the deciding factor. Duckworth has her own theory. She believes success can be attributed to grit - a special blend of passion and persistence that allows us to improve exponentially.
Links We Learned From Vol. 2 No. 1
In which Ariel shares some articles that have enlightened or amused us recently. What are the easiest ways to make a house feel like a home when you move frequently? If your kids get the hangries after school why not feed them early? What is a 'widowmaker' and why should we know? How do Montessori teachers foster independence and critical thinking with simple phrases? What's the best way to psych yourself up? Why not let your kids plan family activities? What are Yoga Joes and why do you need them? These are the big questions in this weeks Links We Learned From.
Links We Learned From in March
Brianna and I are readers - readers of books, readers of articles, readers of blogs etc. We read. When we find something interesting, absurd or promising, we share it with the other. That is the beauty of sharing this crazy wild journey that we call parenthood. Twice the resources! This is a curated list of links (in no particular order) that I think will have a significant impact on how I parent.
The Five Love Languages of Children
In which Ariel and Brianna discuss The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell - a book which outlines how to apply the five love languages philosophy to our relationships with children. This post contains affiliate links. By using them you help keep Busy Nest News up and running. Thank you for your continued support!
The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman & Ross Campbell
Summary: The 5 Love Languages of Children
As a parent, caregiver or teacher we communicate love to our children the best ways we know how. But are they receiving it? The Five Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively, by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell, teaches us how to apply Chapman's love language philosophy to our relationships with the school-aged children in our lives. In this book Drs. Chapman and Campbell help us to understand how to convey unconditional love, how to use all five of the love languages to communicate love and model best practices, and how to effectively discipline in harmony with the philosophy.
The Five Love Languages: An Overview
In which Ariel summarizes the Five Love Languages, Gary Chapman's philosophy that seeks to explain how each and every one of us communicates love differently and why it is that often our loved ones cannot hear us when we do.
The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman
In this – the month of love – Brianna and I chose to read The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell as our parenting book. As a long-time advocate of Chapman's love languages, I was excited to explore how to apply his philosophy to parenting young children. I was not disappointed! Though I do believe Chapman and Ross assumed a basic knowledge of the philosophy that not all of us possess. What follows is a brief overview.
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