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Can we listen and learn from our children? Yes, we must! Just listen to the wisdom of Swedish climate activist, Greta Thunberg, age 15 years, who has sparked a worldwide children's campaign to protect our climate. Last year she became so depressed witnessing the lethargy of adults' inaction to protect our climate that she left school and spent 3 weeks protesting outside of the Swedish Parliament to spur politicians' action. Soon after she began taking Fridays off from school to continue her protest. Greta has spotlighted what she deems the greatest worldwide crisis facing us today. A crisis which severely impacts children's future.Read More
KIPS Blog: Parenting Assessment in Practice & Research
Tags: Parenting Assessment, climate change, child health,development, learning, Earth Day
If you follow the KIPS Blogs, you know that we are big fans of James Heckman (1, 2), from the University of Chicago Center for the Economics of Human Development, who is a tireless advocate for investing in early intervention to gain greater returns for children, families, and communities.
In a previous blog, we took a look at his small book entitled Giving Kids a Fair Chance (A Strategy that Works). As a Nobel Prize winning economist, Heckman's writing is often highly technical. However, he wrote this powerful little book in plain language to get his message out to the public. In Giving Kids a Fair Chance, Heckman makes 3 powerful points. For his website, he has distilled these 3 points into what is known as the Heckman Equation: invest + develop + sustain = gain. Heckman estimated a sevenfold return on quality investments in the preschool years for three and four-year-olds. There is no other known public investment that can make this claim.
Or is there?
Tags: Parenting Assessment, outcomes assessment, child health,development, learning, early childhood investment
Parents with current and past adversity may end up parenting in a way that poses a threat to the baby; this refers to all forms of maltreatment, and in turn the baby's entire neuro-hormonal system will adapt to its emotional environment creating structures and responses that become the foundation for future development. Thus, "From a basic biological perspective, the child's neuronal system – the structure and functioning of the developing brain – is shaped by the parent's more mature brain" (Siegal, 1999:278). Through early detection and intervention we can repair relationships and support parents in nurturing their children to promote healthy neurobiological development.
Tags: Parenting Assessment, brain development, trauma, adverse experiences/toxic stress, child health,development, learning
Since we are in between Halloween, when we give our children copious amounts of candy, and Thanksgiving, the national massive feast day in the U.S., childhood obesity comes to mind. This might be an ideal time to review a fascinating study revealing a link between parenting quality and obesity. First, some background on childhood obesity. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the prevalence of obesity has doubled for children, and tripled for adolescents in the last 30 years. Currently, about a third of children are overweight or obese. Obese children have a strong tendency to become obese adults. Obesity has health, economic, and psychosocial consequences. Treating obesity is difficult, with low success rates, so prevention is our best route. Certainly, there is a strong genetic component in obesity. However, the rapid increase in the prevalence of obesity cannot be explained by genetic changes in our population.
Tags: parent improvement, Parenting Assessment, parent-child interaction, child health,development, learning
Good things certainly do come in small packages! In particular, I am referring to a short 137- page book entitled Giving Kids a Fair Chance (A Strategy that Works) by James Heckman from the University of Chicago. As a Nobel Prize winning economist, James Heckman's writing is often highly technical. However, he wrote this powerful little book for the public. This book should be required reading for all working in our field, and for legislators and policy makers.
Tags: parenting outcomes, Parenting Assessment, assessing parenting, child health,development, learning
In a recent New York Times article, David Dobbs, reviewed research by Alison Gopnik and others regarding the power of play in child development. Dobbs says about play,
Tags: Parenting Assessment, parent-child interaction, assessing parenting, child health,development, learning
A recent article by Dr. Jack Shonkoff in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, entitled Leveraging the Biology of Adversity to Address the Roots of Disparities in Health and Development stresses the importance of parenting and the use of assessments in combating chronic medical and developm ental challenges for children at risk.
Tags: parenting outcomes, parenting behavior, Parenting Assessment, disparities, adverse experiences/toxic stress, child health,development, learning


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If you have that desk drawer full of chargers and old electronics, it could be worth your time to dig in the back to find your old iPod.
According to the Guardian, you can make some bank on your old Apple products.
A first generation iPod classic – "battery is really good for its age" – is on sale priced at$9,999.99. A second-generation, still-boxed iPod classic – that's the last version that had the moving wheel – is currently listed for an extraordinary$19,999.99.
Ours may be worn out but totally worth taking a look to see if you can make a few extra thousand bucks on old iPods.

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Modern medicine has an over simplistic approach to depression. It is a condition that has many underlying causes. Yet, treating with antidepressants does little to influence some of these
potential causes.
In the first part of this series of articles I suggested some dietary changes that can help to boost mood. Providing much needed nutrients to build the necessary brain chemicals. Whilst reducing the inflammation that can create imbalances in these neurotransmitter levels.
In this, the second part, I will discuss herbal medicines and depression. Focussing on those remedies proven to help lift mood and relieve depression. Some remedies, particularly St. John's wort, have a lot of research to support their use. Especially in mild to moderate depression.
However, herbs are not used in the same way as pharmaceutical drugs. They should not be viewed as a pill for an ill. In choosing the herbs for a patient, a herbalist considers not just the symptom. But also searches to find the underlying causes of the illness. Of which there could be several. To find the root cause, a herbalist might ask about family relationships, health history and lifestyle. Reaction to stress, life expectations, even a person's spirituality can affect their depression risk.
If a person has physical symptoms these can also impact on brain health. Recently there has been a lot of interest in how the brain and gut affect each other. The so called gut-brain axis. In fact, the nervous system of the gut is often called the second brain. Suffice to say, ensuring good gut health is a priority in depressive illness.
Depression can also occur as a result of hormone related disorders. Menopausal depression is one of the more common hormone related causes. Others include thyroid disorders, especially hypothyroidism, as well as Cushing's and Addison's disease.
Depression can occur as a result of physical injuries, such as head injury. Illnesses such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. As well as emotional causes such as grief or post-traumatic stress.
So, whilst herbs have a lot to offer it is important to keep in mind possible underlying factors. Having said that, research supports use of the following herbal medicines for depression.
Herbal medicines for depression
Saffron is the world's most expensive spice. This medicinal part of the plant is the stigma, or pollen gathering part, of the flowering crocus. So, it takes thousands of flowers to produce an appreciable amount of herbal medicine.
Traditionally used for depression in countries where it grows. Scientists have found saffron to be as effective as antidepressant medications. Yet, it also has other health benefits.
This study suggests it's potential in digestive disorders. Including fatty liver, hyperlipidaemia, ulcerative colitis and other digestive diseases.
This review discusses the use of saffron in several nervous system disorders. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27403251 It suggests significant anti-epileptic activity. As well as improving cognition in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. In fact, saffron was as effective as the drug donezipil for Alzheimer's. While, in another study, saffron provided some protection against Parkinson's disease development.
Another study discusses how antioxidants in saffron reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Lowering cholesterol and strengthening circulation.
However, getting back to depression. In this study, people with major depressive illness, took 30mg saffron daily for six weeks. In this time the herbal remedy was able to reduce their depressive symptoms. The potency of the remedy was comparable to the antidepressants, fluoxetine and imipramine.Other studies support these results. For example, this study found saffron reduced symptoms of mild to moderate depression. As did this meta-analysis of several trials.
There are some cautions with using saffron. Care is necessary in people that have bleeding disorders. Or, low blood counts, diabetes, low blood sugar, or low blood pressure. Drowsiness may occur; so use with caution when driving or operating heavy machinery. Avoid if allergic or sensitive to saffron or any member of the Crocus family. And, avoid using saffron if pregnant or breastfeeding.
The tonic herb Rhodiola rosea is also known as roseroot or goldenroot. It has stress reducing and antidepressant properties. It is an important example of the herbs known as adaptogens. That is it helps us adapt to the effects of stress. Whether that stress is physical, emotional or chemical. Traditional use includes reduction of fatigue and increasing longevity. Recent research, particularly in Russia provides evidence that roseroot supports cognition and mood.
Roseroot stimulates neurotransmitter receptors in the brain that affect mood. As well as increasing levels of natural endorphins, our feel good hormones.
In this study, 340mg roseroot, was given daily for 12 weeks to people with mild to moderate depression. Researchers compared the herbal medicine to placebo and to sertraline, a conventional antidepressant. They found roseroot had modest antidepressant effects in some people. Though the antidepressant effects were less than that of sertraline. They report that roseroot was well tolerated, with less adverse effects than sertraline.
Another study using roseroot for mild to moderate depression found similar results. Patients received either placebo, 340mg roseroot per day, or 680mg roseroot per day. The trial lasted for six weeks. Researchers found that roseroot improved symptoms of depression and insomnia at both dosages. With no serious side effects reported by any participants in the trial.
St. John's wort
This remedy is probably one of the most researched of herbal medicines. Though the research is not always favourable. Some data suggests St. John's wort may be as effective as SSRIs with fewer side effects.
It is likely that St. John's wort is better suited to the types of depression related to poor gut health. As well as hormone-related depression such as some women experience during perimenopause. Poor gut health is a major contributor to depression. Since inflammatory chemicals from the gut, travel in the bloodstream around the body. In susceptible people these inflammatory chemicals can affect the brain.
St. John's wort is an anti-inflammatory herb. It was traditionally used for problems of the digestive system, including inflammatory conditions. Since we now know that there is a connection between the gut and the brain, this makes a lot of sense. By influencing gut health, this herb also affects brain health, via the gut-brain axis. Also, the neurotransmitter serotonin is made in the gut as well as the brain. In fact, 95% of the body's serotonin is produced in the gut.
St. John's wort is also a wonderful tonic for the liver. Speeding up the liver's detoxification systems. This is why it has notable interactions with many medications. Actually it is helping the liver detoxify the blood. In doing so it clears these medications from the body. Of course, this means if you are taking prescription medication, you may need to avoid taking St. John's wort.
Otherwise, St. John's wort has a very good safety profile. With less side effects than those of conventional antidepressants. Though it is recommended that excessive sun exposure is avoided whilst using St. John's wort. Since it can increase the skin's photosensitivity.
This study shows St. John's wort tablets as an effective for treatment in mild to moderate depression. Researchers suggest the herb may also be effective in moderate to severe depression. In fact, they propose St. John's wort may help prevent a recurrence of depression.
Maybe you are thinking of giving herbal medicines a try. If you would like some guidance, why not contact your local medical herbalist.
In the next few weeks I will be publishing the third part of this series of articles on depression. This final part will focus on the lifestyle changes that can help to lift your mood. If you want to be sure not to miss it, fill in the box for my monthly summary newsletter.


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City Council to consider first special parking area designation
When Houston's off-street parking rules got a wholesale rewrite two years ago, they were lauded as making city codes much more flexible, allowing tailored solutions for neighborhoods wanting to alter the new requirements or ditch them completely.
The City Council will take up the first of these "special parking areas" on Wednesday, aiming to allow the Menil Collection to complete an ambitious expansion plan without paving over green space to add parking lots that museum leaders and city officials say may not be needed.
Typically the museum would be forced to add three parking spaces for every 1,000 square feet of new gallery, bookstore or classroom space, all of which are envisioned in its long-term expansion plan.
Under the alternative parking idea, however, the Menil would need to add only 1.8 spaces per 1,000 square feet, a 40 percent reduction, and would be able to satisfy new facilities' parking requirements with spaces up to 1,000 feet away, about four times the typical required distance.
This latter alteration recognizes the reality that the 30-acre campus is one destination at which visitors walk between buildings, said Menil deputy director Sheryl Kolasinski, rather than enforcing the parking rules for each structure in a vacuum.
The plan also takes into account that the museum will add much on-street parking when it extends two local streets as part of its expansion plan.
The altered rules would apply in the area bordered by West Alabama and Richmond on the north and south, by Mandell on the west and by Yupon or Graustark to the east.
"The ultimate goal is to keep as much of the campus green as possible, while at the same time not having any adverse impact on parking in the neighborhood," Kolasinski said. "I have been going around and talking to various civic organizations; their No. 1 concern is parking, and we're very mindful of that, too. We don't want people to come here and not be able to park, or our staff not be able to park, or residents, tenants, or anybody else."
As is required when proposing any special parking area, the Menil gathered information on traffic counts and related data, and found existing on-street parking typically is not at capacity; the museum parking lot on West Alabama is rarely full, Kolasinski said.
"The rush to provide more paved parking doesn't even make sense. We're not exceeding what the neighborhood can carry right now," she said. "The special parking area really just recognizes that for a two-year period."
The special parking area would be examined every two years to see if changes are needed, such as if the proposal is causing spillover into nearby residential neighborhoods. New multi-family housing discussed as part of the Menil's plans would not qualify for any exception to parking rules, city officials said.
Neighbors satisfied
Fred Sedgwick, of nearby Lancaster Place Civic Association, said any early concerns most of his neighbors had were addressed in meetings with Menil representatives.
"They aren't putting in as much (parking) as the typical museum would have to put in, but I think what we worked out with the folks at the Menil was really a pretty good deal for all of us," he said. "Who knows whether we'll be overloaded with parking or not in the future, because there may be more restaurants that move in, but for now everything looks pretty good. I think the city having a flexible attitude toward it is good."
Councilwoman Ellen Cohen, who represents the area, praised the proposal and the ordinance change that allowed it.
"It addresses concerns with regards to the unique parking requirements of different areas, and I think what I particularly like about it is this is a first one, so this is an opportunity to see, how does it work?" she said. "We're going to review it again in two years, which I think is very reasonable."
Jennifer Ostlind of the city Planning and Development Department said that the Menil's proposal is an easy first test for special parking areas. The museum owns 80 percent of the land in the area, providing fewer opportunities for divergent opinions, and has a detailed plan of what facilities will be added.
"If we want to be urban, we need to get comfortable with less parking lots and maybe people parking on our street," Ostlind said. "We're in a transition period with parking, and this is a good tool to let us think about it on a bigger scale. It's hard when you just think about it as one restaurant."
Looking at Montrose
The Montrose Management District's efforts to form a similar parking zone have proved dicier, she said, with a less obvious boundary and more homes involved. Ostlind said these difficulties do not mean the idea should not be pursued.
One proposal in Montrose is to leave the number of required spaces the same but waive the distance requirement, allowing one or more parking garages to satisfy all parking requirements.
"It's got a lot of potential. We need to have tools that can allow further development in some older areas of town that don't require paving over everything or mowing down whole blocks to build parking garages," Ostlind said. "This was good because this was one entity, owns a lot of land, they've got control over it. The next step is to do something that's a little harder."


text: The 2014 FBRI women final was surrounded by a great atmosphere. Benfica (PT) and Dragon Flyers (FR) reached the finals without savoring the taste of defeat. The French knew already that reaching the final they would take the first EBRA women title home. However Benfica girls were more commited than ever to show their potential. After 10 minutes of intense dispute, the Portuguese team surprised the favorites ripping the victory from their hearts.


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This mainly for newer players, as I'm sure experienced players have worked this out.
Sometimes when you find that the unconnected system that lets you know the Experimentors in are in the vicinity, you will be an alternate way to handle them. This works when there are one or more additional planets in the system. Here's what you need to make use of that:
1. Research Gravitonics and Stargate.
2. Occupy a nearby system.
3. Build a colony ship with a species compatible with a planet. The closer the fit the better, and an industrial species is best. Remember that the world will mostly be cut off, so growth specials won't work although growth tech will.
Now build a starlane bore (depending on configuration and how close you are, maybe more that one). Send the colony ship through, colonize, set the focus to industry, and begin building the stargate.
It will take quite a while to finish, so you want to get going as soon as you can. If the monsters start spawning, they'll kill the population and render the stargate inoperative. When the gate is complete, I start building comsats with the excess production.
Marshall the forces and when that gate is close build another gate wherever handy. Send in the forces and proceed as usual. You can keep sending more in as they build if you like.
Here's a shot from a recent game where I was able to use this technique:
Occasional method for Experimentor system
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Tales of the City
California Dreaming.
In the freewheeling San Francisco of the 1970s fresh-faced midwesterner Mary Ann Singleton arrives for a visit and decides to stay. but only when she moves into the funky apartment house at 28 Barbary Lane does it become clear just how far from Cleveland she really is.
Based on Armistead Maupin's groundbreaking novel about a cast of characters in search of love across the whole spectrum of sexual experiences, Tales of the City evokes both a unique time and place and universal yearning for connection.
This Peabody Award-winning PBS miniseries stars Oscar winner Olympia Dukakis (Moonstruck), Donald Moffat (Clear and Present Danger), Oscar nominee Laura Linney (You Can Count on Me), Marcus D'Amico (Full Metal Jacket) and Chloe Webb (Sid & Nancy) as Mona Ramsey. Also featuring Thomas Gibson (Dharma & Greg), Barbara Garrick (Sleepless in Seattle), Billy Campbell (Once and Again) and Paul Gross (Due South).


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Having been involved first hand working with horses in therapeutic settings, we at Nicker Nickels know and appreciate the incredible value of this type of therapy. That is why we have made it a priority of Nicker Nickels to help promote and sustain Equine Assisted Therapy programs.
Located in Wisconsin, we have many successful programs working here to make life better for individuals through the use of Equine Assisted Therapy. However, we are excited to also share the story of other programs across the country of which our customers have made us aware! Each program is unique but all are impressed by the power of the horse to change and improve the lives of humans.
We are endorsing the use of horses in therapeutic settings, but what exactly are the benefits of using horses for therapy?
Kelsey Rice, Executive Director of Hope Horses, Inc. in Cullman, Alabama shares that "equine therapeutic riding is an opportunity for a child or adult to experience benefits not only in the saddle but also throughout the barn." Grooming and haltering the horse in preparation to ride builds and works fine motor skills, cognitive strengths, and can increase confidence and independence in the rider. Once in the saddle, these skills can be advanced in the individual along with the development of core strength, balance and muscle relaxation in response to the three dimensional pelvic movement or gait of the horse. Improvements in sensory processing and verbal communication are also noted benefits.
Horses are very perceptive creatures. Sarah, a dedicated volunteer at Helping Hands Healing Hooves in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, shares the story of "Painters", one of the program's therapy horses. "Painters is a paint mare who always took our youngest and smallest clients. Painters also held the Ozaukee County Fair speed record for many years. But she knew exactly when she had a rider she needed to take care of. It is truly amazing to watch her work." Horses bring their own intuition and energy to therapy to help meet the needs of their riders.
These are just a few reasons why we at Nicker Nickels believe in and support Equine Assisted Therapy. Check out the programs mentioned here to learn more about the benefits of using horses to help humans.


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In August 2016 I wrote a post on my Landlord Law Blog on 15 places for tenants to get free legal help. It is now one of the most popular pages on the site.
However, the page was written some time ago. Although I have amended the page a bit since, I think the time has come to have a proper advice services page on this site. So this is now online.
Most of the information is the same as on the original blog post but it has been updated a bit and I have included some new services which I have learned of since.
You will find the page >> here.


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Lionel Messi said Wednesday it was 'strange' to see Barcelona locked in a row over a company accused of criticising current and former players, including himself, on social media.
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu said on Tuesday the club had terminated its contract with PR company, I3 Ventures, who had been hired to improve the image of Bartomeu and the club's board online.
According to Spanish radio station Cadena Ser Catalunya, the company oversaw 'dozens' of accounts attacking the likes of Messi, Gerard Pique, Xavi Hernandez, Pep Guardiola and Carles Puyol on Facebook and Twitter.
Among the messages the report cited is one expressing anger towards Messi for his delay in signing a new contract and another questioning Pique's involvement in tennis' Davis Cup.
'The truth is that I find it strange that something like this happens,' Messi said in an interview to be published on Thursday by Catalan newspaper Mundo Deportivo.
'But they also said that there would be evidence. We will have to wait to see if it is true or not. We cannot say much and wait to see what happens with all this. It seems a strange issue,' added the Barca captain.
Bartomeu has met with senior players, including Messi, to explain the case.
'The president told us the same thing he said publicly, the same thing he said at the press conference. What was the situation, what had happened. I can't say much more,' Messi said.
In a statement on Monday, Barcelona denied that it was behind the messages and Bartomeu reiterated that stance on Tuesday.
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Chasing the ducky boat
So, I took a week off blogging as part of my social media holiday. I was considering a "wot I did on my holidays" post but it really was too dull for words. The short version is that Roo … Continue reading
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St James' Park – 30/03/12
It's springtime! Kinda! For now, anyway. And springtime means hanging out in parks even more than we do in winter. Last Friday's park of choice was St James', with our good friends Tammy and Jake. I've been there a fair … Continue reading
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The rest of Battersea Park
There's nothing like a bit of controversy and Battersea Park is nothing if not controversial. It's home to the Adventure Playground that made it into the national news for charging £2.50 per person. Britain truly was Disgusted of SW11. But … Continue reading
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London Wetlands Centre – 05/03/11
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What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection, knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin. For he who has died has been freed from sin. Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him. For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God. Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace. What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not! Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one's slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness? But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered. And having been set free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness. I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as slaves of uncleanness, and of lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves of righteousness for holiness. For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. What fruit did you have then in the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:1-23 NKJV
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He is Not Here, For He is Risen
Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead men. But the angel answered and said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you." So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word. Matthew 28:1-8 NKJV
His Blood Be Upon Us and Our Children
Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to releasing to the multitude one prisoner whom they wished. And at that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas. Therefore, when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?" For he knew that they had handed Him over because of envy. While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, "Have nothing to do with that just Man, for I have suffered many things today in a dream because of Him." But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus. The governor answered and said to them, "Which of the two do you want me to release to you?" They said, "Barabbas!" Pilate said to them, "What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?" They all said to him, "Let Him be crucified!" Then the governor said, "Why, what evil has He done?" But they cried out all the more, saying, "Let Him be crucified!" When Pilate saw that he could not prevail at all, but rather that a tumult was rising, he took water and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, "I am innocent of the blood of this just Person. You see to it. " And all the people answered and said, "His blood be on us and on our children." Then he released Barabbas to them; and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered Him to be crucified. Matthew 27:15-26 NKJV


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By Stéphane Hugues, 13 October 2015
The Socialist Party government claimed those targeted might in future carry out terrorist attacks in France.
French autoworkers support US workers' rejection of Fiat-Chrysler contract
By our reporters, 8 October 2015
Autoworkers at the Peugeot-Citroën plant in the Paris suburb of Poissy expressed solidarity with Fiat Chrysler workers in the US and described the similar attacks they face in France.
French Interior Ministry blocks probe of Charlie Hebdo-Hyper Cacher attacks
By Anthony Torres, 8 October 2015
While exploiting the assault earlier this year to justify imposing police-state measures, the Socialist Party is trying to hide the French state's own role in the attacks.
Workers revolt against mass layoffs at Air France
By Alex Lantier, 6 October 2015
Hundreds of workers invaded a meeting between Air France management and unions to plan mass layoffs, attacking company executives.
France launches bombing campaign in Syria
By Alex Lantier, 28 September 2015
This act of war not only intensifies the bloodshed in Syria and the misery of millions of Syrian refugees, it threatens to provoke a military conflict with Syria's main backer, Russia.
French-backed deal reinstates transitional government after Burkina Faso coup
By Stéphane Hugues, 25 September 2015
A week after a putsch by supporters of deposed President Blaise Compaoré, a deal backed by France and Burkina Faso's army has reinstated the transitional government.
France sells Mistral warships designed for Russia to Egyptian dictatorship
By Anthony Torres, 25 September 2015
After having canceled the Russian contract during the Ukrainian crisis, France is selling the two helicopter carriers to one of the world's bloodiest dictatorships.
Mercedes-Daimler imposes unpaid work at French Smart car plant
By Antoine Lerougetel, 23 September 2015
The workers' decision to accept unpaid working hours in exchange for supposed job security was a vote of no confidence in the unions.
French army launches large-scale recruitment drive
By Anthony Torres, 22 September 2015
The state is planning to mobilize the army not only for foreign wars, but also to repress social protests within France itself.
France to close borders, Germany to cut benefits as refugee crisis escalates
By Alex Lantier, 18 September 2015
The major European powers are intensifying their attacks on hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing from war-torn countries in Africa, the Middle East and the Balkans.
Stalinist mayor orders the dismantling of Roma camp near Paris
By Kumaran Ira, 9 September 2015
A French Communist Party mayor ordered riot police to evict Roma from a camp in La Courneuve, a northern suburb of Paris.
The French Republic as killing machine
The Killers of the Republic, by Vincent Nouzille
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Nouzille's book lifts the veil on the history of French President François Hollande's "kill list" and the increasing resort to state murder.
NATO powers move to exploit refugee crisis to intensify bombing of Syria
By Alex Lantier, 7 September 2015
Washington and its European allies plan to exploit the refugee crisis to escalate their bloody war for regime change in Syria, which would create countless more refugees.
Summer schools of France's Socialist and Left Parties prepare swing to the right
By Francis Dubois, 3 September 2015
The French Socialist Party and the Left Party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon are preparing alliances with right-wing forces explicitly hostile to socialism.
After failed Thalys attack, Europe prepares further security clampdown
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Attacks attributed to Islamist networks being mobilized by NATO in Syria are used to justify the escalating assault on democratic rights in Europe.
Business groups, French government prepare to eviscerate labor laws
By Francis Dubois, 28 August 2015
The statements of the Medef bosses' group and the government are a signal for a new assault on the fundamental rights of workers in France.
German and French leaders meet in Berlin summit on refugee crisis
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France's neo-fascist National Front expels its founder Jean-Marie Le Pen
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Passengers foil shooting plot in Amsterdam-Paris train
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French presidency has "kill list" of people targeted for assassination
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International Committee of the Fourth International supporters held a well-attended meeting to discuss the Socialist Equality Party (Sri Lanka) election campaign.
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France cancels Mistral helicopter-carrier sales to Russia
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The canceling of the warship sale to Russia represents a humiliating defeat for Paris and the French military-industrial complex.
French Foreign Minister Fabius visits Iran to boost ties after nuclear deal
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France's Constitutional Council approves draconian surveillance law
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Syriza's austerity policies expose the reactionary role of France's NPA
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France's Lutte Ouvrière group covers for Syriza's betrayal in Greece
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French police arrest four youths, citing terror plot against military base
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French ruling elite debates how to deal with Germany
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French president rejects bid to assist WikiLeaks founder
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French riot police attack striking ferry seamen and migrants in Calais
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French Socialist Party government presses Syriza to deepen austerity
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Belgian and French authorities move to seize Russian assets
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Implementing a ruling handed down by the Hague, law enforcement officials are working to seize billions of dollars of Russian assets in Europe and around the world.
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French neo-fascists committed street crimes to stoke insecurity and fear
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National Front members confessed to torching cars and falsely reporting crimes in order to fuel their party's law and order campaign.
Mass layoffs in French nuclear energy industry threaten 6,000 jobs worldwide
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Socialist Party promotes Hollande in run-up to 2017 French presidential election
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France's UMP changes name to "The Republicans" in run-up to 2017 elections
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French Prime Minister Valls imposes unpopular school reforms by decree
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The imposition of the reform by decree underscores official contempt for the working class, public opinion and the struggle for high quality education.
France claims killing of Al Qaeda leaders in Northern Mali
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France confirmed that it carried out the extrajudicial killing of top Al Qaeda militants in northern Mali during a special forces raid on May 17-18.
France boosts military spending, recruits more youth into the army
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Online video exposes French police violence against migrants in Calais
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French Rafale fighter sales stoke arms race in Middle East, Asia
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As it sells billions of dollars in jets, France is stoking Saudi-Iranian tensions over the Yemen war and Indo-Pakistani tensions sharpened by the US "pivot to Asia."
French NPA seeks to strangle opposition to draconian surveillance law
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Police, far right linked to attack on kosher grocery during Charlie Hebdo shooting
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French National Assembly passes draconian electronic surveillance law
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French soldiers sexually abused children in Central African Republic
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France to spend billions on military rearmament program
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Muslim girl expelled from French high school for wearing long skirt
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The expulsion of a high school girl points to the reactionary, Islamophobic atmosphere encouraged by the entire French political establishment.
Surveillance law lays basis for political police in France
By Anthony Torres, 28 April 2015
The National Assembly is currently debating a digital surveillance bill that would legalize mass spying and data retention practices by French intelligence agencies.
French President Hollande promotes the neo-fascist National Front
By Stéphane Hugues, 25 April 2015
Hollande's comments comparing the FN to the Communist Party are a reactionary attempt to give the neo-fascists a "left" populist cover.
French police arrest student on charges of plotting Paris terror attack
By Kumaran Ira, 24 April 2015
The Socialist Party government is seizing on the recent terror plot in the French capital to legitimise anti-terror and spying measures.
French, Tunisian presidents use terror attacks to cement military ties
By Antoine Lerougetel, 23 April 2015
Holland and Essebsi are using the horror provoked by Islamist terror attacks to justify a massive development of police-state and military powers.
Unions move to end month-long Radio France strike
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The unions are seeking to strangle a strike that challenges French President François Hollande's austerity policies and threatens to ignite broader social anger in the working class.
French officials debunk NATO warnings of Russian invasion of Ukraine
By Stéphane Hugues, 14 April 2015
Like the Iraq war launched by the Bush administration in 2003, the NATO drive to rearm Europe and prepare for war against Russia is based on lies.
After Le Pen's pro-Nazi outburst, French media try to normalize neo-fascists
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French oil giant Total uses Chinese funds to finance Russian oil project
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Amidst widespread strikes, limited turnout at French union demonstrations
By Stéphane Hugues, 10 April 2015
Despite overwhelming opposition to Socialist Party (PS) austerity, workers sense that PS-allied unions offer no way forward in a struggle against austerity.
Industrial action mounts in France against Socialist Party's austerity drive
By Pierre Mabut, 9 April 2015
In seeking to resist reactionary policies in France and across Europe, the working class faces a political struggle against the Socialist Party and the European Union.
French bosses' call to end permanent job contracts, facilitate mass layoffs
By Kumaran Ira, 7 April 2015
The French business group Medef is calling for the creation of a new type of job contract in order to facilitate individual and mass sackings of workers.
French press expresses concerns over German re-militarization
By Kumaran Ira and Alex Lantier, 6 April 2015
The policy of rearmament across Europe is sharpening deeply rooted tensions between Germany and France.
Germany and France stage joint military build-up
By Peter Schwarz, 3 April 2015
Berlin and Paris are planning to jointly build a combat drone and work together more closely on satellite reconnaissance.
France prepares to boost military spending
By Kumaran Ira, 2 April 2015
French imperialism is pouring billions into its military presence at home and abroad.
New defeat for Socialist Party in second round of French local elections
By Alex Lantier, 30 March 2015
The right-wing Union for a Popular Movement swept up to 70 of France's 101 departments, as voters punished the Socialist Party for its attacks on jobs and wages.
German Airbus crash in southern France kills 150
By Stefan Steinberg, 25 March 2015
The plane, which belonged to a subsidiary of Lufthansa, had recently been grounded due to technical problems.
New defeat for Socialist Party as neo-fascists rise in French local elections
By Antoine Lerougetel, 24 March 2015
The outcome of the first round of France's departmental elections on Sunday is a stinging rebuke to the Socialist Party government and its policies of austerity and war.
Loss for Socialist Party expected in French local elections
By Antoine Lerougetel, 17 March 2015
The neo-fascist National Front of Marine Le Pen is expected to make significant advances in the upcoming departmental elections.
Amid US talks with Iran, France debates rapprochement with Syria's Assad
By Antoine Lerougetel, 9 March 2015
The debate over how to proceed in imperialist circles testifies to the disaster unleashed in the Middle East by the NATO proxy wars against Libya and Syria.
French Socialist Party government announces new round of free-market reforms
By Kumaran Ira, 4 March 2015
After pushing through the Macron Law on deregulation, the PS government is preparing a further round of sweeping austerity measures and structural reforms.
Anti-Muslim actions rise sharply in France after Charlie Hebdo shooting
By Anthony Torres, 28 February 2015
As the officially sanctioned hysteria against Muslims grows, police are even investigating comments made by young children.
French government survives confidence vote over austerity law
By Antoine Lerougetel, 20 February 2015
The posturing by so-called "rebel" factions of the ruling Socialist Party and its political allies against austerity stands exposed as a reactionary fraud.
French government forces through austerity measures without vote in parliament
By Alex Lantier, 18 February 2015
Using the anti-democratic provision 49-3 of the French Constitution, the government pushed through its reactionary law.
Northern Marseille on lock-down after shots fired at police
By Kanda Gabriel, 10 February 2015
Police vehicles reportedly came under rifle fire before French Prime Minister Manuel Valls arrived for a press conference in the city.
Meeting in Moscow fails to produce agreement as US plots escalation in Ukraine
By Niles Williamson, 7 February 2015
The meeting between Merkel, Hollande and Putin took place amidst threats by the US to directly arm the regime in Kiev that was installed in a right-wing coup one year ago.
French National Front leader Marine Le Pen addresses Oxford Union
By Chris Marsden, 7 February 2015
The invitation of the neo-fascist leader is of a piece with both contemporary political requirements within ruling circles and the recent political pedigree of the Oxford Union.
European leaders turn against Syriza's appeals to alter Greek debt payments
By Alex Lantier, 5 February 2015
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After Charlie Hebdo attack, France announces draconian anti-terror law
By Alex Lantier, 22 January 2015
Governments throughout Europe are exploiting the Charlie Hebdo terrorist attacks to dramatically expand the machinery of police-state rule.
The legitimization of Marine Le Pen
By Joseph Kishore and Alex Lantier, 20 January 2015
By opening its pages to Le Pen, the New York Times has signaled that powerful sections of the ruling class view anti-Muslim racism as a legitimate part of the public debate.
Top French policeman investigating Charlie Hebdo shooting found dead
By Stéphane Hugues, 17 January 2015
A high-ranking police officer was shot dead the night after the Charlie Hebdo shootings in what police said was a suicide.
Charlie Hebdo and the specter of Vichy: From Laval to Hollande
By Joseph Kishore and Alex Lantier, 16 January 2015
The events of the past week in France have a troubling historical resonance with an earlier period of French history, when the French ruling class collaborated directly with the Nazi regime in Germany.
French government carries out mass arrests
By Ulrich Rippert, 15 January 2015
The terror attack on Charlie Hebdo is being exploited to prepare an escalation of France's military intervention in the Middle East.
A Potemkin gathering of world leaders in Paris
By Bill Van Auken, 14 January 2015
A photograph reveals that the "world leaders" who supposedly led Sunday's march were in reality assembled merely for a staged photo-op.
France deploys 10,000 troops in wake of Charlie Hebdo attack
By Chris Marsden, 13 January 2015
President François Hollande ordered the massive deployment of troops across France at a crisis meeting with top military, police and defence officials Monday.
Millions march in France after Charlie Hebdo shooting
By Alex Lantier, 12 January 2015
The French government and the European Union are seeking to exploit shock over the attacks on Charlie Hebdo to shift the entire framework of bourgeois politics sharply to the right.
French paramilitary police gun down three Islamist gunmen
By Patrick Martin, 10 January 2015
A two-day manhunt sparked by the massacre of 12 people at the editorial offices of the weekly Charlie Hebdo ended in twin shootouts in which another seven people died.
Le Pen at the Elysée Presidential Palace
By Alex Lantier, 10 January 2015
French President Hollande's invitation to the neo-fascist leader is a warning that the ruling class intends to exploit the reactionary attack on Charlie Hebdo to legitimize fascist parties and prepare for dictatorship.
French Muslims targeted by revenge attacks after Charlie Hebdo shootings
By Anthony Torres, 10 January 2015
Islamophobic acts in multiple French cities targeted mosques, businesses and individuals.
Australian government exploits Paris attacks
By Mike Head, 10 January 2015
While claiming to defend free speech, the prime minister sought to justify measures that abrogate fundamental democratic rights, along with stepped-up involvement in the Middle East war.
Massive police mobilization in France
By Patrick Martin, 9 January 2015
In the wake of the massacre at the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo, nearly 90,000 police, troops and civil servants have been mobilized to search for the two gunmen who escaped from the scene.
"Free Speech" hypocrisy in the aftermath of the attack on Charlie Hebdo
By David North, 9 January 2015
In the aftermath of the shootings in Paris, the state is utilizing the opportunity provided by the terrorists to whip up support for authoritarianism and militarism.
Gunmen were "probably followed" by French police before Paris massacre
By Patrick Martin, 9 January 2015
Several US media outlets reported that both Cherif and Said Kouachi had been placed on the American no-fly list many years ago.
Twelve dead in terrorist shooting at Paris offices of Charlie Hebdo
By Alex Lantier and Bill Van Auken, 8 January 2015
Whoever was behind this massacre, it plays into the hands of the most reactionary forces seeking war abroad and police-state measures at home.
Two dead, dozens injured in three separate attacks in France
By Kanda Gabriel and Kumaran Ira, 31 December 2014
The three attacks prior to Christmas have been used to stoke fears of Islamist attacks in retaliation for French involvement in wars in the Middle East and Africa.
French pseudo-left seeks to block opposition to Socialist Party's austerity agenda
By Kumaran Ira, 29 December 2014
The New Anti-capitalist Party and the Left Party are insisting that all opposition be controlled by France's union bureaucracy.
Air France pilots union signs concessions contract for low-cost subsidiary
By Anthony Torres, 24 December 2014
The move is the inevitable consequence of the union's betrayal of the September strike against plans to create a low-cost Transavia-Europe airline.


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Robert Mugabe has finally resigned as president of Zimbabwe, a week after the army took over power and placed him under house arrest.
A letter signed by Zimbabwe's only president since 1980 said the decision was voluntary. The Parliament confirmed receipt of the said letter and subsequently suspended impeachment processes.
Mugabe, 93, has been under intense pressure at home and from outside to step down after 37 years in charge but had previously refused.
BREAKING: Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe has resigned – says parliament speaker Jacob Mubenda— africanews (@africanews) November 21, 2017
Zimbabwe's top general said on Monday that talks were planned between President Robert Mugabe and former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Mugabe's firing of Mnangagwa was at the heart of the army's takeover.
Earlier today, Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF resolved to bring a motion in parliament on Tuesday (November 21) to impeach Mugabe, after an earlier deadline expired for the besieged leader to resign and bring the curtain down on nearly four decades in power.
There has been celebrations across the southern African country after news filtered through that Mugabe had accepted to leave. The state-run Herald Newspaper that until recently was pro-Mugabe also confirmed the resignation.
My fellow citizens Robert Gabriel Mugabe has resigned. The journey has been long and hard but we did it. I can't stop crying. The future beckons— #ThisFlag E Mawarire (@PastorEvanLive) November 21, 2017
You can step down like Madiba— Ferial Haffajee (@ferialhaffajee) November 21, 2017
Or you can "resign" like Robert Mugabe, says
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You can step down like Madiba— Ferial Haffajee (@ferialhaffajee) November 21, 2017
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With evolving camera technology, the science of surveillance is making rapid strides. The Dropcam is "the world's smallest Wi-Fi video monitoring camera", designed for use at home. With it, you can keep an eye on your children or even pets.
The Dropcam is easy to set up; in fact, it can be set up in about a minute. Also, the images you see are of 720 p HD quality. Best of all, you can view the images even on your smartphone, which means even when you're on the train home, you can keep a watch over your loved ones.
The Dropcam allows two-way communication, which means that when you can speak into your phone, and your baby at home can hear you. Similarly, you can listen to what the child-minder is saying to your baby. In fact, should someone try to unplug the Dropcam, you can even see who is doing it.
The Dropcam allows you to view video on Apple Macs, Windows PCs, iOS devices such as the iPhone, iPad and iTouch as well as Android phones (running version 2.2. or higher with at least an ARM v7 processor).
With earlier-generation cameras, storage of images and videos was a problem. The Dropcam cleverly uses a DVR on a cloud to store the footage. The servers are secure, so you don't have to worry about information privacy being breached.
The device uses infrared technology to capture images in the dark or when ambient light quality is poor. When light quality improves, night vision switches off automatically.
The Dropcam is priced at $150 (£100) and is expected to be available for shipping towards the latter half of March.


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As I've gotten older, I have come to realize that I am in charge of my own happiness. I decide how I react to the people and events in my life.
You can choose to be positive and focus on the things in life that bring you joy. You can also create habits that will make you happier in general. Even a few minor changes to your daily routine can make a major difference in your life.
Here are 14 small changes you can make in your daily routine that can help increase your overall happiness:
Make lists
At the beginning of each day, go over your goals for that day as well as long-term goals you may have for the week, the month or even the year. I know from experience that lists can be intimidating. However, having a to-do list for the day will actually help you get more done and feel more satisfied at the end of the day. Just be realistic about your goals so you will be more likely to accomplish them. And, you may have something unexpected come up that derails your plans. That's okay. Simply set new goals for the next day.
Try something new
Sometimes your routine can become, well, routine. Mix it up every once in a while. If you feel like you're in a rut, try something new. Take a class. Experiment with a new hobby. You may find a new passion and meet new people. It's good to keep learning and growing as a person.
Value your friends
Take time for your friends. We have written before about the 7 reasons we need friends. Our friends help us relieve stress, try new things and simply give life more meaning. Make sure you are spending time with positive friends rather than friends who tend to be negative, needy or dramatic. Over time, they may wear on your mood and your happiness.
Take a nap
As we have mentioned in past blogs, naps are good for your mind and body. They can help improve your concentration and lift your mood. Taking a 10 – 20 minute nap in the middle of the day can give you all the boost you need to enjoy the day.
Plan for vacations
Give yourself time to plan for vacations. Half the fun of taking a vacation is planning where you're going and what you're going to do. Studies have shown that taking a vacation – rather than buying expensive material items – can give you a greater sense of happiness.
Savor your food
It's unavoidable that some days you will be eating in a hurry or on the go to the next meeting or errand. When you have a chance to sit down and share a meal with friends or family, enjoy your food. Take time to savor the tastes and the time you spend with others. Of course, do your best to eat healthy foods as well.
Make exercise a priority
Exercise should be a non-negotiable habit. Trust me, I know how hard it is to get into and maintain an exercise routine. I struggle with it every day. However, exercising regularly may be the single most important habit to your overall well-being. Exercising helps you control your weight, fight disease and simply increase your happiness. So, get moving and keep moving.
Assume the best of people
We don't really know why people do or say the things they do. For example, a coworker snaps at you when you ask a question. You may assume they are mad at you for some reason, and then you're in a bad mood. In reality, maybe the boss just reprimanded them. Maybe they found out a family member is very ill. You should assume the best of people and try not to internalize someone else's mood or actions.
Turn off the electronics
Take a break from the TV, smartphone, tablet, MP3 player, etc. Go outside and enjoy the sunshine. Talk to a friend. Spend some time on a hobby you love. While our electronic devices serve a purpose, they can also suck away our time and leave us feeling a little sad and dissatisfied.
Take a mental break from time to time. It can be as simple as going for a walk or listening to music. You can also use some relaxation techniques to help you unwind. The important thing is just to allow yourself some time to relax. You will feel more refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to take on your daily routine.
Stop comparing
It's human nature to make comparisons. We compare ourselves with others. We think about what we have and don't have. Happy people are happy with what they have and where they are in life. Of course, you need to have goals to continue growing and improving, but remember to appreciate what you have right now.
Let loose
Sometimes you need to just let loose and be silly. That may mean dancing along with the radio, or trying out your moves on the Wii. Run through the sprinkler with the kids. Blow bubbles or draw with sidewalk chalk. Being carefree and simply living in the moment is a great way to inspire happiness.
Do what you love
I find that I spend all of my time working and taking care of my house, my husband and my kids. I spend very little time doing what I want to do. Figure out what you love doing and make time to do it. I used to enjoy sewing quilts and scrapbooking. I simply stopped making time for those things and made my family's needs a priority. Yet, to be happy – and be a better wife and mom – I need to take time for myself, too.
Share the happiness
Happiness can be contagious. Greet people with a smile – even strangers. Give a friend or coworker a compliment. Hug your family. Cheer others on and encourage them. You will find that sharing your happiness with others will not only make them happy but lift your mood as well.


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what we publish
Iron Horse Literary Review publishes four print issues a year and four e-editions, all filled with the best fiction, nonfiction, and poetry we can find. Each volume of IHLR contains a themed issue (we've celebrated Halloween, Labor Day, Valentine's Day, etc., as well as Rock 'n' Roll, Back to School, The Bedroom, #LikeAGirl, and much more). Always, we honor NaPoMo with its own issue in April. Of course, we also include one open issue each year.
Finally, we devote our fourth print issue to our annual chapbook competition, the winner a small collection of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, or a novella by one author. We nominate the issue for any small press awards the chapbook qualifies for, and we promote it heavily. The winner also receives $1,000.
IHLR Online features the IHLR Blog and NewsFlash, as well as, occasionally video literature.
One of our electronic issues highlight the winners of our Trifecta. This contest allows us to make "room" for those longer manuscripts and poem sequences that journals typically can't publish because of limited page space. We release the three winners as three beautiful, full-color e-singles, available for free download at ISSUU, just in time for summer when everyone is traveling and looking for something to read on their handheld devices. The winners receive $250 each.
Additionally, our annual PhotoFinish, released at midnight on New Year's Eve, features the ten best flash prose or short poem responses we receive to a photo prompt we supply in May.
Most importantly, we publish established writers, new writers, and, in particular, women, LGBTQIA writers, and writers of color—artists who keep our pages both energized and relevant.
how we respond
As always, we respond specifically to every manuscript we receive, sending short but personalized letters explaining why we are not accepting a manuscript when we don't. Because our editors are all storytellers and poets, too, we know how frustrating it can be to submit work to a journal, wait six to eight months for a response, and then receive only a generic, anonymous scrap of a response that says nothing more than, No thanks. We receive over 1,000 submissions a year, are open for only 7 months, and publish about 40 poems, 8-10 stories, and 1-4 essays a year. Writers seeking a spot in any literary journal face the same incredible odds, and if we can't find room for a piece in Iron Horse, we'll at least explain why, so all submitters benefit from their efforts.
Too, if we don't respond to a manuscript in less than six months, we'll give that submitter a FREE subscription!
how we promote
For the writers we do publish, we want them to know how much we appreciate their work (what an honor to publish it!), and we hope the only reason they feel "fortunate" to appear in our pages is because they know how hard we work to support their careers.
Therefore, two features we include in Iron Horse are our extended contributor notes and a regular column, "Around the Tracks," which highlights our contributors' recent accomplishments. IHLR contributor notes offer biographical information about our writers, but they also allow contributors to discuss their work habits and the processes by which they created the pieces that appear in our journal (which, by the way, is an excellent educational tool for new and experienced writers reading Iron Horse). Additionally, we offer a free page of ad space to any contributor who publishes a book up to two years after appearing in our pages.
In fact, our ad space (all complimentary) is reserved solely for free advertising, publicizing those books released by our contributors and other journals that are willing to swap ad space with us. In this manner, we hope to offer a service to writers, publishers, and other journals. We want to help the literary arts and artists to thrive no matter where they are situated.
And we pay our contributors: $100 for stories and essays; $50 for poems, and $50 for flash pieces.
what we offer readers
Of course, we're looking for more readers and hope our format finds them! We want everyone to read and read, and keep reading, because literature unites humanity. Writers address topics and events of ordinary human concern in unique and imaginative ways, and their stories and poems teach us something about ourselves. Especially today, this type of connection may be critical to the survival of democracy.
We still offer a low subscription rate to libraries and individuals: only $18. Because of the low cost, we are not equipped to support international subscriptions at this time.
Our writers and our magazine work together to increase the number of people who read quality literature, and we show up in our subscribers' mailboxes FOUR times a year as a reminder.
Iron Horse is making a difference in the literary world and the world at large. We hope you'll join our efforts by subscribing or submitting some great work!


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One of the highlights of our Milan trip was our day trip to Lake Como. The lake is located at the base of the Italian and Swiss Alps, it's very close to Milan, which makes it a perfect day trip option. Lake Como is surrounded by magical mountain views and sleepy Italian towns, so it's perfect for couples, families or just travelers in need of a relaxing day by a lake.
About the lake
Lake Como is a beautiful lake of glacial origin in Lombardy. It's one of the deepest lakes in Europe. It's the third largest lakes in Italy, and one of the most popular places in Italy for building villas. Villas have been built here since the Roman times, many villas are on the lake shores and visitors can visit their gardens.
view of Lake Como
There are more options in getting around Lake Como.
You certainly can take an organized tour as well, but it will leave you with less freedom of course. They will take you to all the places and give you a certain time to wander around. Here are the best tours that you can check out and take one if you don't want to worry about planning a trip by yourself:
If you like to be flexible or you want to plan your own schedule, we think the best option is to get around by motorships and ferries. You can also drive from one city to another, or apparently take a train, but we think it's more fun to take a ferry because you will get amazed by all the views! By car or train, you will miss this unforgettable experience!
The most beautiful towns around the lake are Como, Bellagio, and Varenna. They are all so different, but they are all very charming! Eventually, if you want to spend more time in one town, you can skip one town. For example, you can also skip Varenna, and just do 2 towns. But if you're adventurous like us, and you can wake up early, then you can do all 3 in one day.
You can click here to check out more information about the ferries, motorships and boats!
Leaving Milan early in the morning, and spending approx. 3-4 hours in every town. We left Milan at 7 am and we came back at 9 pm. It isn't so exhausting as it sounds, as we spent some time in every town just watching the views, eating ice cream, although we also walked a lot around the pretty streets everywhere.
Map showing the route:
From Milan to Como
Price: 4.50 euro / person
Duration: 1 hour
Como should be the first stop of your day trip in Lake Como. The trains are departing from the central station in Milan.
You can either buy your tickets online or in the central station. We think the best is to get your return ticket as well! Online you can buy tickets on the website of Trenitalia.
We took the train very early in the morning, about 7.30 am so that we can arrive as early as possible to Como.
We arrived in Como at 8.30 am, at that time everything was actually still closed, so the town was very calm. There is a tourist information center right in the building of the train station, we got a map there. You can also get information there about the departure times of trains and ferries to Bellagio or to other towns.
From the train station, it takes only 15 minutes on foot to reach the center of the town. Como has a very charming town, its population is about 84.000. From here you will have picturesque views of the Lake Como.
In the old town, you will find a huge and impressive Como Cathedral. There are also some nice museums, like the archeological museum. You can take a small boat trip on the lake as well, or sip a tasty Italian coffee. The cafés and restaurants open a bit later, about 10 am, but then they get full super fast, as all the visitors arrive!
Just start to walk around the lake and you will most likely get the most amazing views! 🙂
The town center of Como
Travel tip:
Buy your tickets for the motorship or hydrofoil to Bellagio right after you reach the old town of Como. The port is very beautiful, and you will find a small ticket desk there, where you can purchase your ticket to Bellagio. The line can be very long, so don't try to buy your ticket 15 minutes before the departure of the ferry you want to take. We bought our ticket at 9 am when there were was no line, and at 11 am (the departure time of our ferry) there were at least 50 people in the lines, hoping to get a ticket for the next ferry!
From Como - To Bellagio
Price: 10.40 euro / person
Duration: 1,30 hour
Hydrofoil - fast service (that's what we took to spare time)
Price: 14.80 euro / person
Duration: 50 min.
Bellagio is known as the "Pearl of Lake Como". You will arrive at the main port here, but the ferry to Varenna departs from the other station. It's just 5 minutes by walking and you will see it from the main port as well! You can also take a map of Bellagio in the small tourist information center that is right in the main port.
Things to do in Bellagio:
- Stroll around the pretty, narrow streets - the town center is full of colorful streets, where you can find lots of restaurants, shops. You can find lots of handcrafted art or handmade icecream, that is delicious! 🙂
- Villa Melzi - you can stroll around the beautiful gardens of the villa, but there is a small entrance fee as well
- Punta Spartivento - this is one of the most beautiful viewpoints, you will get amazed by the view of the lake and mountains
- Relax at the beach: the public stony beach is San Giovanni or you can go to the Lido di Bellagio, which is equipped with a bar, wifi
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From Bellagio - To Varenna
Duration: 15 minutes
Price: 4.60 eur
Tip: If you can, get your ticket to Varenna in Bellagio right when you arrive in Bellagio - for the same reason as in Como.
Our absolute favorite was actually the town Varenna, it was the highlight of our Lake Como day trip. When you walk to the center of Varenna from the ferry station, you will watch the wonderful Riva Grande promenade. This is a lake promenade, where boats come and go, and the view is absolutely amazing: boats, colorful houses, mountains. Perfect spot for the sunset as well 🙂
From the Riva Grande, you can climb up some stairs and go up to walk around other cute streets. In the town center, you will find the massive Church of St. Giorgio.
One of the best things to do in Varenna is visiting the Villa Monastero and its wonderful gardens. It's only open from March until November!
If you have even more time here, you can walk up to the Castello di Vezio, an ancient medieval fortress! There you can visit an interesting museum dedicated to the Lariosaurus, an extinct sea reptile that was found in the region.
If you like hiking, you can walk the Sentiero del Viandante, a 45 km long road through the mountains.
Back from Varenna-Esino (train station) to Milan
Duration: 1 hour 25 min,
Price: 6,50 eur
You can buy your ticket in advance, online on the website of Trenitalia. We recommend this, as there is no ticket office at the train station! However, we read that you can get train ticket in some stores in the town or maybe in the tourist information.
The train station is not far, 15 minutes by walking from the Riva Grande. If you can't find it, just ask it in one of the restaurants, we did the same!
The train station is very small, there are just two platforms, and it's written on the signs, which direction is to Milan. Our train was late for 15 minutes, but it doesn't mean that every train will arrive late, so just be there earlier 🙂


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Nicola Sturgeon's statements yesterday, ruling out another independence referendum this year, have provoked a flurry of gleeful activity in the unionist media. In the immediate aftermath of the June 2016 Brexit vote Ms. Sturgeon highlighted that the difference in the outcomes of that referendum between Scotland and England constituted "a significant and material change in circumstances," and therefore grounds on which to press for another referendum on the future of Scotland. The First Minister has consistently made it clear that the position of her government is to do what it takes politically to keep Scotland in the single market – whether that is with the United Kingdom or not.
Her confirmation that she will not hold such a referendum in 2017 has been taken up by unionists – eager for any hope of security – as a sign of defeat or, at the very least, an indication that support for independence is on the wane. This hope is woefully misguided. This coming May the council elections are set to see the SNP dominate even Scottish local politics, demolishing what is left of the Tory-allied Scottish Labour Party. Reflecting on this certainty even Jill Stevenson, retired lecturer in history at Edinburgh and lynchpin of the unionist cause, conceded that she and her Scotland in Union cronies are "stuck with the SNP a bit longer." Defeatism never was so sweet.
The truth of that matter is that Nicola Sturgeon and the National Party in government have two obligations – one to their duty to govern and another to their clear mandate for securing our country's separation from Westminster. These are not mutually exclusive priorities, but there is always the danger that in over-stressing one the other will suffer. By driving ahead with another independence referendum we run the risk of another defeat, which may well result in the destruction of the independence movement and with independence itself being put back decades. Before we can take this risk – and it will always be a risk – all of our ducks must be in a row.
Undecideds will not decide the next referendum. The voters who will give us what we want will come from the No side, and so these are the people who must be shown in no uncertain terms that independence is the only thing that will protect them and our place in the single market. To this end the Scottish government is playing a long game. Nicola Sturgeon has offered a compromise to Theresa May – one that will be rejected – seeking a soft Brexit that will suit both the interests of Scotland and the rest of the UK. May, however, is not for turning. She has determined that Brexit will be what the people of England decided and that Scotland will have to settle down. As always, Westminster will follow an English agenda and Scotland and Scottish people will suffer.
When no compromise has been reached, despite our government doing everything in its power to reach an agreement that would demonstrate the equality of Scotland in this union, the Scottish government will have no alternative but to seek a second independence referendum. At this point the unionists too will know that only separation from London can guarantee what they voted for in June last year. No one is imagining mass defections from No to Yes, but we can safely expect enough to tip the balance.
Much has also been made of the polls reflecting "only" 45.5% support for independence. This may or may not be the case, but in either case it is an irrelevant statistic – as there is no campaign. This number merely reflects the starting location for Yes when a campaign is begun. Whether we want another referendum or not, at some point we are all going to have to accept that one is inevitable. Scotland cannot continue to be bullied by the British government and only another referendum will break the political deadlock we have reached. Delaying this is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact it is no bad thing at all. First we must know more clearly what Brexit will mean on the ground here in Scotland, and we must use this reality as a basis for winning support for independence from our fellow Scots on the wrong side.
We are far from "disappointed." We are tired and frustrated, sure, but we are living in the sure and certain hope of another referendum that must come. Brexit's time frame is two years, and it will be at least a year from now before we know which way the winds are blowing. A referendum, with a year-long campaign before it, sometime in early 2019 – before the end of the Brexit negotiations – isn't just good timing, it's perfect timing.
The Butterfly Rebellion
Jason Michael
Ayrshire, Scotland
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Submit your creation for 2019 Lego Exhibit and Building Contest at the Champaign County Library, featuring the OhioLUG. The exhibit will be open during library hours from October 7th to 25th. Click the button below to download the registration form. Creations are due to the library by October 21st.Download Registration Form Download Flyer
Additionally, come watch the Lego Batman movie at the library from 6-9 PM on October 25th. Admission is free.
This event is sponsored by Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc. and The Grimes Foundation. It is presented in cooperation with the Champaign County Library, Mechanicsburg Public Library, and St. Paris Public Library.


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The party starter Richie Delf is on the deck(s) this Friday to get your weekend off to a bang. His eclectic bad-ass set starts at the usual 10pm just after the infamous cocktail happy hour. You'd be mental not to come down and get messy with us.
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Students will be required to identify a research topic and conduct a provisional literature review and methodology for study in their chosen topic area. (1,500 words)
• 06 November 2015 @ 8:00 pm – Literature Review & Methodology (up to 1,500 words), Electronic Submission via Blackboard/Turnitin
– Bring a paper copy of your submission to the seminar that is scheduled for 11 November 2015, this is a Formative Review Session
o Situate the proposed research in the context of a concise assessment and synthesis of six (N=6) key reference works. These works should focus on academic research outputs such as articles from quality academic journals (e.g. British Journal of Criminology, etc.).
o The core goal is to link the research question(s) and why/how this may add value in confirming, denying and modifying the available literature, and illustrating and identifying gaps in need of empirical research or primary data collection.
Identify the range of possibilities and key focus for primary data collection from human subjects (e.g., questionnaires, interviews, observations, participation in experimental scenarios, etc.). Assess the ethical issues in terms of the balance between the scientific values of the prospective contribution against the (potential) risk of harm(s) to participants, using the University Of Derby Code Of Ethics.


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I first started my blog when I packed up and moved myself to Hawaii. I wanted to be able to document my feelings and experiences so I would be able to have the memories in pictures and writing! I also wanted to be able to keep my family and friends as updated as possible since I was so far away from them! Little did I know that this little blog would turn into SO much more!
2. I know you travel a lot, where is your favorite place to go (besides Hawaii, hehe)?
Haha well you got me there! ...Hawaii is always numero uno! BUT I have also loved traveling to other places! One of my favorite traveling experiences was in Chicago! That city is full of life and character and goooood food! Somewhere in Canada I absolutely LOVE is British Columbia...talk about G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S! That place is amazing and so diverse! Oh my I could go on and on about travelling....can you tell? & as of right now I am looking forward to my first ever trip to TEXAS! Which I am pretty excited about! Hopefully that will be coming soon!
3. Your blog has great pictures, I love all of your cute selfies! What's your advice for someone trying to get better pictures?
Now go say hi/follow and tell her I sent you!
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May 2016 Cover Story: Economic Development
Securing a stronger future for the north country
Despite workforce challenges, regional economic development continues to power positive growth across Northern New York
By Karee Magee, NNY Business
A rural and historically challenged region where economic development was often stagnant, the Great Recession dealt a significant blow to New York's north country as its counties saw a spike in unemployment and manufacturing jobs disappear, including about 600 from Jefferson County alone. [Read more…]
Newton Falls rail project demands Jefferson, Lewis involvement
A St. Lawrence County project to rebuild the rail line between Newton Falls and Carthage requires the involvement of Jefferson and Lewis counties in order to proceed. [Read more…]
Some local workers may be hired for Newtown Falls Railroad rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of the Newton Falls Railroad should start by early May and some local workers are expected to be hired, according to officials from the Maryland company leading the $6.8 million project. [Read more…]
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1000 Islands to host tourism conference
The New York State Tourism Industry Association will host the 2016 Empire State Tourism Conference from May 2 to 4 at the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton. [Read more…]