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As promised, here is a little recap of my sugar-free challenge (so far) - how it all started, how it went and how I am feeling now. These past eight weeks have really been just the beginning. I have no urge to go back to having sugar in my life, and as you're about to see I am doing quite well without it!
So, eight weeks a go I came across this book (Click here for the book). I bought it, and started reading it. As I was reading along, I realised how similar my situation was to that described by Sarah in her book. I didn't think I ate that much sugar, I hadn't been using refined sugars for a while, never ate any shop-bought cookies, cakes, sweets or other sugary treats. But I was eating a lot of fruit, a piece or two of dark (85%-99%) chocolate a few nights a week and I was baking with raw sugar, raw honey or maple syrup. Although this was probably still less than the average amount of sugar most people consume daily, I felt I could do better. I was eager to see how I would feel after eliminating all sugar out of my diet, including fruit.
A little background might help you to understand how easy it was for me to embark on this challenge. I am all or nothing kind of a girl and once I make a decision I tend to stick to it. I have also been told I can be (very) headstrong and I must admit this is probably true. On this occasion, however, I think it was actually helpful to have that determinative nature. After I read the book, I decided to quit sugar. There and then, and I didn't look back.
I felt the change already within the first two weeks of the challenge: I had more energy, I was full after a meal and I didn't crave sweet things to end a meal, I was less sluggish and less bloated and all in all felt much better. After the first two weeks I had got so used to my new eating habits that I didn't even think I was missing out on anything. I was eating a lot of fresh vegetables, drinking freshly made vegetable juices and herbal teas and supporting my daily energy intake with nuts and nut milk.
I had also started cutting down grains, but kept having quinoa a couple of times a week and also had a couple of lentil dishes here and there. Quinoa is a perfect protein for vegetarians and as it is more like a seed than a grain, it was an ideal inclusion in my diet. Cutting down grains whilst on sugar-free diet will certainly help, and will give you even a better result.
Towards the end of the challenge, I decided to cut off dairy as well. Now this may seem a little extreme to some people, but I can promise you it really made a huge difference. One week into dairy-freeness and my energy levels have gone through the roof. Perfect timing, as I will certainly need all the extra energy ahead of this week's move.
Now what can I eat? Well, I have a glass of home-made almond milk in the morning (see below for the recipe) before my exercise. After my exercise I have a big brekkie that includes more protein, usually tofu or tempeh. I have a snack before lunch - Brazil nuts are my latest addiction, and I sip on fresh vegetable juice (celery, cucumber and ginger has been my recent favourite). There are endless vegetarian choices available for lunch, this cauliflower curry, black bean salad and these tartlets are just a few of my recent favourites. I tend to have a big breakfast and lunch and go lighter towards the evening. I often just have a salad for dinner and have another small snack of nuts or a glass of nut milk later in the evening. As for fats, I prefer to use virgin coconut oil for cooking, flaxseed oil in salads and in addition I eat 1/2 avocado and nuts daily.
Home-made almond milk is superbly easy to make:
1. Soak 1 cup (170g) of raw almonds (or you could use Brazil nuts) in plenty of water overnight.
2. Drain the nuts, rinse and peel them, and add in a blender with 3 1/2 cups (750ml) of fresh water.
3. Blend until smooth, then strain the milk through a sieve lined with muslin to get rid of all the pulp. Store in an air-tight glass jar/bottle in the refrigerator for up to 3 days (it will probably last longer, but I am always careful).
As for tips how to get started on the sugar-free path, I have to say it much depends on each person's situation. For me, going cold turkey worked just fine and I had no withdrawals or cravings. I suggest you first analyse your daily sugar intake and then decide what method is best for you. I've listed a few sugar-free recipes below to get you started.
Needless to say I have nothing negative to say about this experiment, and although I am not saying I'll never eat fruit or use raw honey again, I have no urge to go back just yet. I am also interested to see how dairy-freeness will support this diet even further, and restricting these elements from my diet is certainly making me come up with more creative recipes.
I hope I've been able to inspire some of you at least to consider going sugar-free. You may think you can't do it, but trust me, it's not that difficult! Once you stop feeding your sweet cravings, your taste buds will adjust and you won't miss a thing!
Here are a few sweet recipes you could try for a soft landing to sugar-free life.
Grain-free, sugar-free breakfast muffins
Sugar-free coconut granola
Sugar-free rhubarb macaroon slice
Activated, spiced nuts
Grain-free, sugar-free zucchini mini cakes
Grain-free, sugar-free sweet parsnip bread
I would love to hear your feedback! Have you gone sugar-free? How are you feeling?


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- The BridgeWay
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Ozark Guidance Behavioral Treatment Services
Ozark Guidance is an organization that offers a network of facilities throughout the Northwest Arkansas region to assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of different types of mental conditions. The treatment options offered by these facilities are all based on outpatient programs and can be utilized to treat a wide range of illnesses and conditions, ranging from common mental disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression disorders, toward addictions to drugs, as well as alcohol. The network was founded in 1970, with the original facility providing the outpatient services being the one that is located in Springdale. Since the foundation of the Ozark Guidance network, the group has established five other facilities providing treatment services toward a large area in Northern Arkansas.
Types Of Treatment Provided
Ozark Guidance has developed a range of different outpatient treatment programs and services that help the patients who are in need of their professional care recover from different types of mental illnesses, as well as conditions like substance abuse and addiction. The facilities that provide these services under the supervision of the Ozark Guidance management team has divided all of the treatments offered into four main categories, in order to better assess the patient's needs and assign them to a program that will be appropriate for the issues they are facing.Adult Services – The services tailored toward adult patients varies, depending on what conditions the patient is suffering from. What makes Ozark Guidance very unique is that they do not only assist those with serious mental illnesses but can also provide therapy and other solutions to patients who simply find it difficult to deal with the stress they need to handle on a day-to-day basis. Patients who find that they are unable to cope with substance abuse matters can also turn to these facilities, as specialized addiction recovery programs are also available.Child Services – A number of services and treatment programs have also been developed by Ozark Guidance to target specific mental health issues that children may experience. The facilities offer an early childhood program that helps to prepare a child for life and reduces their risks of developing any serious mental health issues later in life. A variety of outpatient and therapeutic day treatment options are also available for children.
Ozark Guidance is an outpatient treatment center but does offer a day treatment facility that some patients are able to utilize. The network has six different facilities that patients can utilize, ensuring that patients are able to find a location that is relatively close to them if they reside in the Northwest Arkansas region of the U.S. Furthermore, patients are also able to gain access to services such as medication management and licensed counselors when they opt for the treatment services provided by the Ozark Guidance network.
Payment Type Accepted
No detailed information is available in regards to how much patients should expect to pay when they utilize the outpatient programs that are offered at any of the facilities owned and operated by Ozark Guidance. Patients should be advised that these are some of the more affordable options out there, however. While the majority of facilities that offer similar rehabilitation services tend to charge thousands of dollars, patients can expect to pay an average of $600 for the outpatient services provided, which would offer them 30 days of access to the treatment services provided at the facility that is closest to them.
Dr. Laura TylerChief Executive OfficerDr. Laura Tyler has been with Ozark Guidance since 1983. She has a doctoral degree, which she obtained from the Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Laura Tyler is also an experienced and Licensed Professional Counselor. She has worked in a large number of behavioral health services in the past.Justin B. Hunt (MD)Chief Medical OfficerPart of the executive team at Ozark Guidance, Justin is a board-certified psychiatrist. He has three different degrees, including a Doctor of Medicine degree, and a Master of Science in health care research.Travis Jenkins (MD)Chief Medical Officer EmeritusTravis is a Board Certified psychiatrist and holds a license from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He also holds an affiliation with the American College of Physician Executives and the American Psychiatric Association, as well as the Arkansas Psychiatric Society.
Office Location:
2400 S 48th St, Springdale, AR, 72766https://www.ozarkguidance.org/index.php
Capstone Treatment Center
Capstone Treatment Center is a facility that takes a religious approach toward the treatment of addictions, as well as many other behavioral problems, among male boys and young male adults. All of the employees, including the medical staff and directors, at the facility, are Christian people. The programs that are offered by the center provides a Christian-centered approach to recovery and assists the young patients in overcoming the problems that might be causing them to face difficulty in school, in their families, as well as generally in life.The center is unique in the fact that it provides a summer camp atmosphere that focuses on recovery through adventure and an outdoor setting. Patients are provided with residential care services that usually lasts around 30 days in total. Various financing options are available to ensure parents are able to provide the care to their children that they need to recover from behavioral problems.
Types Of Treatment Provided
Numerous convenient amenities are provided by Capstone Treatment Center in order to produce more effective results among the patients, as well as to make the patients feel more at ease and comfortable while they are undergoing treatment at the facility. There are ten offices for therapists where sessions can be provided to patients, along with a teacher's office, a laundry room, and a school room. Multiple group therapy rooms have also been established at the center.
Capstone Treatment Center offers a complete list of the management staff that is involved at the facility to ensure a parent who might be interested in submitting their son to one of the programs offered by the program can get a view of the staff members that will be in charge while their son is undergoing treatment.Staff members listed on the facility's website include:Adrian Hickmon (Ph.D.) – CEO & FounderAdrian has multiple degrees, including a Master of Arts degree in Substance Abuse Counselling and a Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy. He is licensed in Arkansas as a Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor.Aleks Fatula (MS) – Clinical DirectorAleks has a Masters of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. He is also a licensed professional counselor in Arkansas.Chris Insell (MS) – Director of AdmissionsChris is a licensed professional counselor with a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, which he obtained from the Oral Roberts University.Clayton Bassham (MSMFT) – TherapistClayton holds a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Religion studies. He is licensed in Arkansas as an Associate Counselor. Clayton also has been certified as a Trauma Therapist.
Office Location:
120 Meghan Ln, Judsonia, AR, 72081https://www.capstonetreatmentcenter.com/
Wilbur D. Mills Treatment Center
Located in the small town of Searcy, Arkansas, Wilbur D. Mills Treatment Center is a rehabilitation facility which provides a high level of care for men and women dealing with substance addiction and chemical dependency issues. The treatment center is a part of the network of facilities under the Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH). On October 4th, 2018, Quapaw House Inc. (QHI), a behavioral health and substance abuse facility in Arkansas, finalized an agreement to acquire Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH) assets. The agreement became effective on October 12, 2018, and it allows the Quapaw House organization to use Arkansas clinics owned by PFH. The facility is named after Wilbur Daigh Mills, a congressman who quit his political career in order to seek treatment for his addiction. The facility offers dual diagnosis support and has a medical staff consisting of an on-call physician, a full-time nursing staff, a doctor, licensed social workers, and certified counselors. The center provides a one-to-six ratio in regards to counselor-to-client relations. Medically supervised detoxification services, a therapy-based residential program, an outpatient treatment program, and prevention services are all offered at the center in a safe and comfortable clinical setting. The center specializes in behavioral health and integrates the 12-step program into its curriculum. Recovery programs at the facility usually last between 28-40 days and entail various therapy options including on-site meetings, weekly individual sessions, and group therapy.
Types Of Treatment Provided
The center offers various treatment and therapy options depending on the unique needs of the client. Some of these are:Detoxification | Residential treatment program | Outpatient programResidential Treatment ProgramIncluded in the facility's residential treatment program are a short-term medically supervised detox and 24/7 nursing care. Mental health professionals with experience in treating co-occurring disorders are available on-site. Family and individual sessions, counseling, and peer support are important parts of this program. During recovery, clients are also obliged to find a sponsor. The following are a list of conditions treated at the facility:Alcohol and drug addiction | Co-occurring disorders
Methods of Addiction Treatment
The facility offers various options of therapy which include:Group therapy | Individual counseling | Family therapy | 12-step meetings
After the completion of a primary program, clients are given a discharge plan or aftercare program specific to their unique needs to encourage continuity. The facility offers a very traditional approach to treatment with a strict 12-step program that consists of group meetings, therapies, and sessions, clients are aided to focus completely on recovery and living a life of sobriety. Due to the fact that the facility is going through a transition, all facilities in the Arkansas area, Wilbur D. Mills included will now be owned and under the Quapaw House Administration but all are currently closed at this time. Clients seeking urgent treatment can search through this directory to find treatment centers or hospitals within a 50-mile radius of their residence.
Payment Type Accepted
On the average, Wilbur D. Mills Treatment Center costs approximately $7,000 for a 28-day treatment at the facility but the price is subject to change as it is greatly dependent on the treatment type offered.
The facility is accredited by the CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities).
Office Location:
3204 E Moore Ave, Searcy, AR, 72145http://pfh.org/
Quapaw House Inc.
Quapaw House Inc., located in the city of Hot Springs in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas, is a behavioral health and substance abuse rehab facility which seeks to provide high quality, comprehensive, and affordable behavioral health treatment to individuals, communities, and families. Mr. Casey Bright acts as the treatment center's executive director and CEO. The center provides treatment services to a wide demographic consisting of teenagers, parenting women, and pregnant women. The facility offers a Specialized Women's Services unit, a wellness program designed to cater to the needs of pregnant women and mothers.Participants of this program and all clients of Quapaw House also have free access to the center's childcare service. Various levels of care are offered at the center some of which include residential services, a medical and observational detox program, and an adult and adolescent outpatient program. Additionally, the center's wellness clinic is open Monday through Friday and provides medical services to employees, clients, and communities of the treatment center. In addition to other special programs, the facility offers a Prisoner Re-entry Program, an evidence-based program which screens and refers parole-eligible prisoners and places them in re-entry programs across Arkansas. A drug and alcohol safety education program for DWI offenders is also offered at the facility.
Types Of Treatment Provided
The center offers various treatment and therapy programs depending on the unique needs of the client. Some of these are:Medical and observational detoxification | Residential services | Medically-assisted outpatient program | Outpatient servicesMedical And Observational DetoxificationThis program usually lasts between 3-5 days and is tailored to clients dealing with opiates, alcohol, and benzodiazepine usage. The program includes medically-assisted treatment with approved medications. Clients suffering from uncomfortable and/or painful withdrawal symptoms are monitored closely.Residential ServicesThe facility offers residential programs tailored to adolescents and adults and length of stay usually depends on the specific needs of each patient. These programs utilize evidence-based treatment programs and participants are involved heavily in therapy, counseling, and comprehensive assessments.Outpatient ProgramThis program is less structured than the residential program and clients are provided with the support they need to integrate back into society. The intensive outpatient program typically goes on for about 12 weeks and includes counseling sessions and relapse prevention programs.The following are a list of substances treated at the facility:Substance and drug addiction (opioids, alcohol, etc.)
Methods of Addiction Treatment
The facility offers various options of therapy which include:Group counseling | Individual counseling | Relapse Prevention | Family Counseling | 12-step meetings | Self-help meetings
The facility offers a variety of groups which could be educational or otherwise. Adult education classes are also offered to clients interested in earning a G.E.D (General Education Diploma/Development) although this service is not rendered at the center's main campus. HIV disease prevention interactive sessions, nutrition classes, problem-solving group sessions, parenting classes, domestic violence counseling, pre-natal and post-partum care, skill acquisitions, family counseling, and many more are services offered by the treatment center to clients in need of it.An exercise room which is complete with a treadmill and elliptical is available to clients as it is greatly encouraged. Outdoor extracurricular activities such as running, walking, volleyball, and basketball are also available to clients. Although internet, laptops, and phones are not allowed, an entertainment room fully equipped with a television is available to clients, and visitors are only allowed to visit on Sundays.In its entirety, Quapaw House is a place for clients seeking treatment at a center that is affordable and basic care is provide alongside educational and unique programs.
Payment Type Accepted
Quapaw House costs approximately $6,000 for a 30-day treatment (payment includes detox) at the facility but this price is subject to change depending on the program a client is registered into. Insurance is accepted at the facility and in this; clients are advised to contact the facility for more information on coverage and benefits. Clients are asked to provide their insurance card even though private or self-payments will be made.
The facility is fully accredited by the CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities)
Office Location:
812 Mountain Pine Rd, Hot Springs, AR, 71913https://www.quapawhouseinc.org/
The BridgeWay
The BridgeWay, located in the city of North Little Rock, Arkansas, is a mental health treatment facility which provides services to a wide range of persons including children and adults dealing with substance addiction, behavioral, emotional, and mental health problems. The facility was established more than 30 years ago and has connected with communities throughout the state of Arkansas and beyond. Upon arrival at the center, potential patients are assessed by an experienced mental health professional which is done in order to provide and utilize information which may useful for the patient's treatment. Additionally, the facility understands the uniqueness of mental health issues and its nature to occur across a spectrum and therefore offers individualized treatment services designed to suit the needs and wants of each patient. This is achieved with the help of an experienced and well-trained treatment team consisting of master's-level clinical therapists, board-certified adolescent/child and adult psychiatrists, nurses, case, managers, and mental health associates. These professionals also help people reunite with their families and provide the support needed for the clients to lead productive lives. Among the levels of care, the center offers an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), inpatient services, outpatient treatment, and a partial hospitalization program.
Types Of Treatment Provided
The center offers some treatment and therapy services depending on the unique needs of the client. Some of these are:Detox | Inpatient services | Outpatient services | Partial hospitalization | Inpatient psychiatric treatmentInpatient ServicesThe inpatient treatment is available to children, adults, and adolescents, and is designed for people looking to overcome acute psychiatric problems including schizophrenia, depression, and chemical dependency problems. The program is overseen by a skilled psychiatrist and utilizes a multi-disciplinary treatment approach. Clients are involved in therapy, health and nutritional education, psychiatric and physical evaluations, medication management if necessary.Partial Hospitalization ProgramThe Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is an intensive day treatment which caters to persons with addictive and behavioral issues and also acts a step-down program from inpatient treatment. The program is less restrictive than the inpatient treatment and operates under the direction of a skilled psychiatrist.Intensive Outpatient ProgramThe center offers an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) as an effective transition program from inpatient/partial hospitalization treatment or an enhancement to the outpatient program. The center provides two separate IOP programs—one for persons dealing with mental health issues and the other for persons suffering from chemical dependency. The former is individualized and requires patients to attend educational lessons and group therapy 4-5 days per week, four hours a day for up to six weeks while the latter requires individuals to partake in AA meetings, group therapy, and educational sessions for the same amount of time.The following are a list of conditions treated at the facility:Substance abuse | Co-occurring disorder | Schizophrenia | Depression
Methods of Addiction Treatment
The facility offers various options of therapy which include:Family therapy | Recreational therapy | 12-steps | Group therapy | Relapse prevention | Individual therapy
The facility offers different mental health services to individuals of all ages (children. Adolescents, and adults). These inpatient services include mood disorders, eating disorders, depression, PTSD, and more. The facility also offers family therapy as it is believed to be an important part of the program. Group therapy is also offered but treatment is individualized. Clients registered into the residential program are allowed visitation, but only by immediate family members and only two visitors maximum is allowed at a time. With over thirty years of experience, the facility is well versed in the treatment of substance abuse and mental health addiction. The facility does not offer 12-step but in replace of that, but clients can find a great intensive outpatient program and care for dual diagnosis here. Clients seeking a facility that offers a proper transition into dual diagnosis and in need of medical detox will find Bridgeway to be a good option.
Payment Type Accepted
The Bridgeway costs vary greatly and are subject to change, as it is dependent on the type of treatment and level of care a client requires. The amounts range from $80 for an IOP session, $800 for a detox and inpatient program per day, $2,400 deposit to cover the first three days after admission, and more. The facility accepts most insurance plans such as Medicare, Tricare, and Medicaid. Clients are advised to contact the facility on more information about payments and admission.
Jonathon Gammon – Interim Chief Executive Officer | Danielle Bell – Medical Director | Bruce Trimble – Director of Business Development | Mike Rainbolt – Chief Financial Officer | Rebecca Stevens – Director of Assessment and Referral
The treatment center is fully accredited by the Joint Commission.
Office Location:
21 Bridgeway Road, North Little Rock, AR, 72113https://thebridgeway.com/
Harbor Recovery Center
Located in Fort Smith, Harbor Recovery Center is one of the best residential treatment facility in that area. Harbor Recovery Center founded since 1966 is one of the most reputable landmarks in Fort Smith Arkansas. Harbor Recovery Center specializes in residential chemical dependency and substance abuse treatment services for men ages 18 and above. Harbor Recovery Center Operates under the umbrella of Harbor House Inc. along with its sister facility "Gateway Recovery Center" which is a residential chemical dependency and substance abuse treatment facility meant for just female patients. Since its establishment, Harbor Recovery Center has been a safe haven for male patients recovering from addiction and co-occurring disorders. This facility claims that their approach to treatment not only meets but exceeds the high standard set by licensing and accrediting agencies that require evidence-based services and client-centered treatment. At Harbor Recovery Center, their mission is to provide a safe environment of hope and healing for men suffering from addiction and substance abuse while treating the whole person; spirit, mind, and body.
Types Of Treatment Provided
Various treatment options are offered to patients admitted into Harbor Recovery Center after they undergo both physical and mental evaluation by a qualified therapist. The therapist at Harbor Recovery Center drafts an individualized plan to suit their patient's needs for the duration of their stay or attendance in the facility. The treatment option available at Harbor Recovery Center includes :Inpatient Treatment | Outpatient Treatment | Intensive Outpatient Treatment | 12-Step Treatment | Sober Living Homes
Methods of Addiction Treatment
At Harbor Recovery Center the patients admitted are given individualized treatment options and therapy choices which are drafted at the same time to ensure it works effectively on their patient's individual need. This facility has a variety of therapy choices which are aimed to be effective in the recovery process of the patients admitted. The programs offered by this facility has been proven to effectively suit any patient requiring any need. Each and every therapy organized by this facility is handled by a licensed and experienced professional. The therapy choices available at Harbor Recovery Center Include:Individual Therapy | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing | Group Therapy | Family Therapy | Trauma Therapy | Motivational Enhancement Therapy | HypnoTherapy | Relapse Prevention
For over 50 years, Harbor Recovery Center has been providing their patients from the age of 18 years with experienced and licensed recovery treatment services. They have proven to have an effective recovery plan that not only gets their patients recovered but builds up their personality while helping them achieve a fun over life at the same time. Patients who have received treatment from Harbor Recovery Center would testify that this facility has one of the best staffs one can get in a rehabilitation facility. The staffs at Harbor Recovery Center are devoted to their job making sure that every patient gets the required treatment services and are well taken care of for the duration of their stay.
Payment Type Accepted
The charges for services rendered at Harbor Recovery Center are uncertain but the cost can be gotten upon contact with the facility. The payment options available at this facility include:Self-Pay options | Payment Assistance | Private Insurances
At Harbor Recovery Center, a team of experienced and licensed Psychiatrists, pharmacists, CADCs, Case Managers, therapists, and nurses work in hand with each other as the facility's staff. The staffs at this residential facility are comprised of qualified team of professionals who has been on the job for years providing treatment services and helping people take back their lives. The team at Harbor Recovery Center take their jobs seriously and every staff has a single goal, to make sure each patient that passes through the facility's recovery process is on the right path to recovery. They aid in the smooth running of the facility and make sure that each patient goes back home an addiction-free individual.
Harbor Recovery Center is licensed by:The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities | The United Way
Office Location:
615 N. 19th St, Fort Smith, AR, 72901https://www.recoveryhhi.org
Youth Bridge
Youth Bridge is a nonprofit agency that provides treatment and support to youth, mainly adolescents, with addiction and mental health problems. The organization was founded in 1963, but its initial purpose was to treat boys and men only, so it was named Boyland. The founder was a local businessman who provided housing for homeless and neglected boys. Now, the agency treats girls too. Over 50 years of its existence, Youth Bridge has become one of the most important organizations of this kind in the area. Their facilities are available at different locations. It's important to mention that Youth Bridge is the only Northwest Arkansas Division of Youth Services (DYS) and the only approved DYS residential substance abuse treatment program in the state. Also, Youth Bridge is one of three agencies in Arkansas that operate a Runaway and Homeless Youth program and the only organization in the state that provides and supports the National Safe Place Program. It is also the only clinically and behaviorally focused organization in Northwest Arkansas that provides mental health support to children and families. These are all the things that make Youth Bridge a unique and highly-qualified organization for troubled adolescents.
Types Of Treatment Provided
The treatment center deals with patients who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. In addition, they treat patients or clients with behavioral issues, ADD/ADHD, conduct disorders, depression, anxiety, sexual trauma, and other problems. Treatment is provided in residential, outpatient, and school-based settings. The first step toward treatment at Youth Bridge is an assessment or evaluation followed by diagnosis, individualized therapeutic counseling, and case management. Treatment for substance abuse problems focuses on a 12-step approach which requires patients to attend AA/NA meetings regularly. A major part of the treatment program is education about addiction, drug and alcohol, and dangers that come with this problem. It is their goal to teach adolescent boys and girls that they can have a fun, happy life even if they don't use drugs and alcohol. Youth Bridge also makes sure that family and friends of each patient play a big role in their treatment. Outpatient treatment involves all the above-mentioned services, but patients aren't required to spend time in the residential facility. They can live in their own homes and just attend sessions, and other activities.
Methods of Addiction Treatment
Due to the fact, Youth Bridge employs licensed psychiatrists, therapists, and counselors clients participate in evidence-based therapy sessions that improve their mental health and support them on the road to recovery. Both individual and group therapy sessions are provided in addition to family therapy. Therapists usually provide cognitive behavioral therapy sessions. This type of therapy is scientifically proven to work for different types of emotional, behavioral, mental health, and other problems.
Amenities that are associated with treatment at Youth Bridge involve:Case management | Treatment customized to suit individual needs of every patient/client | Emergency shelter for at-risk youth ages 13 to 18 | Crisis management
Payment Type Accepted
In terms of payment, Youth Bridge has arranged different options to cover the costs of treatment. Their policy is not to deny much-needed help to someone based on the inability to pay. Besides self-pay option, they accept AR Kids First, Medicaid, and other forms of insurance. They use a sliding scale model. To learn more about prices and insurance coverage, it's recommended to consult Youth Bridge.
Youth Bridge has a great team of counselors, psychologists and other professionals who work with clients on their road to recovery. Names, roles, and biographies of staff members aren't displayed on the official website. Only board names are revealed, such as:Mr. Darryl Rhoda – chief executive officer | Ms. Kathy Lott – program director | Dr. Nancy Hairston – advancement and development director | Dr. Jacob Mays – medical director and staff psychiatrist | Dr. Marilyn Hoke – chief administrative officer | Dr. Michael Flowers – clinical director
Office Location:
2153 E Joyce Boulevard Suite 201, Fayetteville, AR, 72703https://www.youthbridge.com/
Rivendell Behavioral Health
Rivendell Behavioral Health, located in Benton, Arkansas, is an inpatient and outpatient clinic that provides adequate care to men and women suffering from substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, seeking partial hospitalization, outpatient, or inpatient treatment. Founded in 1985, the facility is committed and dedicated to providing the best care to individuals seeking treatment. With a myriad of treatment programs suited to both adults and adolescents, individuals with co-occurring and addiction issues will find Rivendell Behavioral Health to be a good option. Acute inpatient care with psychiatric oversight and medical oversight is offered in addition to its outpatient options. The first stage of admission involves an initial intake and assessment. This test is done to help staff create an individualized treatment plan for all residents at the facility. This test will also determine if a client is in need of detox or not, and if they are, detox will be done on-site at the facility. The average duration of stay for a client registered in the acute inpatient program is 30 days or fewer. Although the kind of care, treatment program, level of care, and specifics may vary from one client to another depending on their needs, the facility utilizes evidence-based treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Treatments also include group and individual therapy and counseling sessions. During group sessions, a myriad of topics and issues are addressed and some of them include trauma-informed care, coping skills, relapse prevention, case management, life skills, and many more. Clients seeking care and support for dual diagnosis and medication management will find such here. In addition to all services offered, the facility incorporates 12-step concepts and modalities to treatment, using it during on-site group Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. The facility staff consists of qualified Licensed Clinical Social Workers, psychiatrists, case managers, Licensed Professional Counselors, dieticians, Masters-level counselors, and many more.
Types Of Treatment Provided
Rivendell Behavioral Health offers different treatment and therapy programs to individuals suffering from substance abuse issues and co-occurring disorders, based on their specific needs. Some of these are:Inpatient treatment | Partial Hospitalization Program | Intensive Outpatient treatment | Outpatient treatmentInpatient treatmentThe facility offers acute psychiatric care and dual diagnosis support services for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders in a comfortable, monitored and structured environment. All treatment plans created are individualized and clients are required to take part in meetings and therapies weekly. Treatment approach utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and 12-Step treatment modalities. The following are conditions treated at the facility:Chemical dependency | Co-occurring disorders | Substance abuse | Dual Diagnosis
Methods of Addiction Treatment
Rivendell Behavioral Health offers various options of therapy which include:Group therapy | Cognitive Behavioral therapy | Individual therapy | Dialectical behavioral therapy | Relapse prevention | 12-Step | Medication management
The facility at this moment offers psychiatric assessment as a standalone program and also offers Partial Hospitalization Programs to individuals in need of such care. This PHP care is flexible and is offered to clients who have completed a primary program or require less intensive care. As all treatment plans are individualized, all clients, adults, adolescents, and children, can benefit from each program as treatment is tailored to fit their needs. After completion of a primary program, clients can step down to less intensive care such as PHP or outpatient treatment. These programs can also be offered as aftercare or continuum of care to clients. Overall, the facility offers well-rounded and organized programs to clients which are executed according to each client's individual treatment plans and support is available to clients of all ages. All treatments are executed using evidence-based treatment modalities which involve CBT, DBT, 12-Step, and dual diagnosis support. Clients seeking treatment at a facility that is dedicated to providing the best care at a reasonable price will find Rivendell Behavioral Health to be a good option.
Payment Type Accepted
Rivendell Behavioral Health costs vary from insurance to insurance, as amounts stated are subject to change over time as it is dependent on the level of care, treatment program registered into, and services offered. Clients seeking more clarity on insurance verification, intake assessment, and admission management are advised to contact the facility. Insurance verification and payment options are offered during the assessment.
Ballard Sheppard – Chief Executive Officer | Laura Davis – Director of Risk and Performance Management | Misty Juola – Director of Clinical Services | Stefanie Ballard – Director of Health Information and Privacy | Jessica Rouse – Chief Nursing Officer
The facility is fully accredited by the Joint Commission as all its programs are as well.
Office Location:
100 Rivendell Dr., Benton , AR, 72019https://rivendellofarkansas.com/
Mid-South Health System
Mid-South Health System, located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is an addiction treatment center that provides adequate care to adults and adolescents suffering from substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, seeking outpatient treatment. The organization operates with 14 other community health centers as it merged with Counseling Services of Eastern Arkansas in 2010, to be able to provide care to children and adolescents. The facility was formerly known as George W. Jackson before becoming a non-profit organization operated by the state. The community health center is dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient services to individuals seeking treatment from substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. The facility also operates on a sliding scale method of payment. Medicare, Private Insurance, Medicaid, and AR kids are all accepted the facility, helping to make sure that, no individual is unable to get treatment due to lack of funds. With over 40 years in the substance abuse treatment sector, the facility is skilled and passionate about offering well-rounded and structured care to adolescents and adults. The first stage of any program at the facility is an assessment. Clients interested in joining a program and obtaining treatment are required to undergo an initial assessment or evaluation. This assessment is done by a licensed psychologist and this is to determine what kind of care is best needed by the client. This assessment must be first scheduled by the client and individuals might have to spend up to hours at the treatment center on the evaluation day. After this assessment is completed, the issue is abruptly determined and the eligible client will be assigned a primary therapist. Medication management is available to clients who after the assessment, are diagnosed with co-occurring disorders. Such clients are assigned to psychiatrists who will be in charge of them. The facility offers both intensive outpatient and basic outpatient programs. Intensive outpatient program clients are required to attend counseling sessions for nine hours a week; eight hours of group therapy which occurs three evenings per week and one hour of intense individual therapy. Counselors and therapists incorporate Cognitive behavioral therapy while addressing topics such as coping skills, identifying triggers, building support systems, relapse prevention, co-occurring disorders, and many more. Group counseling specific to genders are available as well. The average duration of stay in the intensive outpatient program is six weeks to eight weeks, but stay can be lengthened depending on the progress of the individual. Counseling group sessions contain a maximum of eight people and while in the program, clients are required to attend outside groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings, Celebrate Recovery, or Smart Recovery meetings. Clients registered in the basic outpatient program are required to attend group sessions once a week and individual sessions, once every two weeks. Meetings are less intense and are offered with less frequency than that of the Intensive Outpatient program. Although the average duration of the basic outpatient program is roughly six weeks, individual needs are met because of the flexibility of the schedule. Clients in both basic outpatient and intensive outpatient programs are drug tested weekly, and clients are required to attend outside support groups. Clients in the adolescent outpatient program are expected to attend weekly group sessions and individual therapy once a week. Issues addressed in these sessions include identifying triggers, family dynamics, peer pressure, healthy recreational activities, motivational interviewing (MI), and many more. Although family sessions or programs are not compulsory, family and loved ones of clients are strongly recommended to participate. The staff team at the facility consists of licensed alcohol and drug counselors, psychiatrists, marriage and family therapists, and many more.
Types Of Treatment Provided
Mid-South Health System offers different ranges of treatment and programs to individuals seeking treatment, based on their specific needs. Some of these are:Intensive outpatient treatment | Outpatient treatmentIntensive outpatient treatmentThe facility offers intensive outpatient programs for substance abuse and co-occurring issues specific to the needs of clients. The schedule is flexible unlike that of an inpatient or residential program. Cognitive behavioral therapy is used during meetings to address important discussions. The following are conditions treated at the facility:Substance abuse | Co-occurring disorders
Methods of Addiction Treatment
Mid-South Health System offers various options of therapy which include:Medication management | Group therapy | Cognitive behavioral therapy | Individual therapy | Motivational interviewing | Relapse prevention | Life skills education
The facility offers an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for teens and adults struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring disorder. Clients spend a significant amount of hours in both individual and group therapy. Each client is assigned to a particular therapist which thereby leads to multiple therapy groups. The facility provides vocational training and workshops for clients to develop certain skills for self and community understanding which includes leadership skills, team building, ethics training and more. The facility also engages in community services including sponsoring charity event for seriously mentally ill individuals, engagement in civic activities. Generally, the facility offers clear, organized, and well-rounded programs to clients suffering from severe substance abuse and mental health issues. Interested clients looking to begin the journey to long-term recovery, will find Mid-South Health System to be a good option.
Payment Type Accepted
Mid-South Health System costs vary depending on the program a client is registered into. Sliding scale payments and insurance plans are accepted. The facility is in-network with most insurance providers such as Medicare, Medicaid, AR kids first, and more insurance programs. Clients seeking more information can contact the facility as the appropriate staff is available to answer all information.
The staffs include Doctors, pharmacy specialist, psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed therapists, social worker, nurses and more.
Mid-South Health System is fully accredited by the CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Centers).
Office Location:
2707 Browns Ln., Jonesboro, AR, 72401https://www.mshs.org/
Call now to schedule a free and confidential consultation about your treatment.Making the decision to the right treatment center is the first step toward a new, healthy life. (866) 318-4577
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XBMC Ubuntu PPAs (precompiled PPA builds for Ubuntu) - Printable Version
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XBMC Ubuntu PPAs (precompiled PPA builds for Ubuntu) - wattazoum - 2008-05-18
I am proud to let you discover the new XBMC PPA management for the XBMC project.
First you need to understand how installing software on Ubuntu works, what is a software repository and how to add new software repositories to your system.
PPA stands for Personal Packages Archive. The system permits to developers on Launchpad to have an Ubuntu repository to share and to prepare packages for the users.
We, Team-XBMC, have created PPAs to distribute XBMC to the Users :
- one official PPA for supported ubuntu series (HARDY, INTREPID ...)
- one for SVN daily build that should be considered as unstable and bleeding edge.
- a last one that shouldn't be used by users and only developers.
If you are interested in stable XBMC releases (releases that we certify as usable and/or testable), please use the stable PPAs. Once added in your repository list, you will be notified for any update we make. You will have the latest stable version this way.
You will find on the PPA page the key used to sign the packages. See this link to know how to set it up .
The Ubuntu keyserver is listening on port 11371. you can have issues getting the key, if you have a firewall that blocks it. You need to know that the OpenGPG server are usually sync. So the key you are searching could be found on other servers like http://keyserver.pramberger.at/
Official PPA :
For more advanced users, here is the SVN PPA.
SVN PPA (more or less daily builds)
See :
Note: For VDPAU users , you need to have NVidia 190.42 drivers to use a full featured VDPAU. Use the following PPA to get the drivers for your distribution.
Have Fun using XBMC !
- rodalpho - 2008-05-18
Does this mean that hardy is now an "official" platform? In other words, the devs are running hardy themselves?
- topfs2 - 2008-05-18
Well there are a few that have switched to hardy (ie me) but we are still a minority. Although I suspect more and more will do the switch, XBMC Live that l.capriotti have done is based on Hardy.
Gutsy is still the most stable one
- lingenfr_xbmc - 2008-05-18
Thanks for this. This is what I have been waiting for to try xbmc for linux (Hardy)
- rodalpho - 2008-05-18
OK, time for me to upgrade to Hardy then. Wish me luck!
- rodalpho - 2008-05-19
Just upgraded, working fine on hardy.
- paalfe - 2008-05-19
Just a quick question!
x86 only or x86 and x64?
- topfs2 - 2008-05-19
x86 only on the deb I think, it's possible to build the svn on x64 but most codec doesn't work so you can only play a handfull of files. You can use some buildtools (should be a howto on this forum) to run x86 on x64.
If you have the ability to choose, go for x86 it's tens of times better supported by XBMC.
- Icey - 2008-05-22
I have a quick and no doubt dumb question due to being a complete linux newbie. I added the hardy PPA's as described above and I thought I could then install xbmc via the add/remove program. However, upon searching through all available applications list I could not find xbmc. Am I missing something obvious or am I completely wrong in my install method?
- topfs2 - 2008-05-22
From my understanding the list in Add/Remove is chosen by Ubuntu, however wattazoum probably knows this better than me.
But to get it work you do this in terminal after they've been added
If you wan't skins not just default PM3 you do
sudo apt-get update
and if you wan't more remotes you do
sudo apt-get install xbmc-skin-*
If you want scripts you do
sudo apt-get install xbmc-eventclients-*
sudo apt-get install xbmc-scripts
- Icey - 2008-05-22
Thanks for your help Topfs2 I will give it a try as soon as I get home tonight.
- wattazoum - 2008-05-22
About the Add & Remove programs application, I think it doesn't search in the software repositories as synaptic does. You might find some application in Synaptic and not in the Add & Remove programs application.
Basically, it's better to go in System->Administration->Synaptic Package Manager
- Broads - 2008-05-24
Awsome thanks for this thread, first time, I have got xbmc to run under linux..
Just need to get my network and ntfs drive shared now any tips? oh and warnings on the mint theme, I can't get back to any other skin, and need to find where to edit the config manually. Appologies if there is a simple way but I couldnt work it out.
- natethomas - 2008-05-25
Broads Wrote:Awsome thanks for this thread, first time, I have got xbmc to run under linux..
I'm not sure if this is the solution you are looking for, but I wanted to share an external drive and was having a lot of trouble. My solution was to take the entire contents of the drive and put that into a folder on the drive. Essentially you are making no changes, just adding a folder layer. Then you make a link of that folder and put the link in your home folder (you know, the empty one with the folders for videos, pictures, music, etc.). Doesn't really matter where. I put my link in the videos folder, but probably any folder will do. Now you should be able to right click on the link (not the original folder, the link (aka shortcut)) and get the share folder option.
I also had the same problem w/ the Mint theme. I'm not sure how I got it to go back. Just started pressing keyboard buttons. Somewhere in the QW-AS region sends you back to the setttings menu, I think. Then, of course, you should have no problem returning to a slightly more manageable (if less pretty) theme.
- natethomas - 2008-05-25
Um. That's the QW-AS region of the keyboard. You know, like QWERTY and ASDFGH


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The 2016 Banned Books Week ends on Friday but it's never too late to celebrate the freedom to read.
The annual event is promoted by the American Library Association and other organizations. Each year the association releases a list of the top 10 most challenged books across the country. These titles are based on the frequency a book has been challenged or removed from libraries or schools in the US.
The most challenged books of 2015 included:
U.S. & World
"Looking for Alaska," by John Green
"Fifty Shades of Grey," by E.L. James
"I am Jazz," by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings
"Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out," by Susan Kuklin
"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," by Mark Haddon
"The Holy Bible"
"Fun Home," by Alison Bechdel
"Habibi," by Craig Thompson
"Nasreen's Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan," by Jeanette Winter
"Two Boy's Kissing," by David Levithan
The titles of this year's list were flagged for reasons such as: sexually explicit material, homosexuality, sex education, nudity, violence and religious viewpoint.
"We're seeing more and more challenges to diverse content, such books about people of color or the LGBT community," said Deborah Caldwell Stone, deputy director of the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. "It reflects concerns of changes in our society."
The top 10 lists have been published by the American Library Association for the last 15 years.
The first list, in 2001, was topped by JK Rowling's Harry Potter for "satanism, religious viewpoint, anti-family and violence."
From 2000 to 2009, the top five categories that caused a book to be challenged or banned included: sexually explicit material, offensive language, being considered unsuited for the age group, violence or homosexuality.
Banned Books Week began in 1982 as a response to what the group said was a drastic increase of challenges to, and removal of, books in libraries, schools and bookstores. According to the American Library Association, more than 11,300 books have been challenged in the 34 years since Banned Books Week's inception.
Although some texts have been banned, Banned Books Week is also a celebration of the "banned" titles that continue to be made available.
"Banned Books Week celebrates one of our great freedoms -- to read," Stone said. "It is a freedom that is still threatened by censorship. Banned Books Week is a way of remembering that we have this great freedom."


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By Vicky Boyd
LINDSAY, Calif. — Once the dust settled about how wide an area of Tulare County would be regulated for Asian citrus psyllid, California's citrus growers and packers say the new rules haven't been too disruptive.
But that's not to say that the new requirements haven't meant additional management, paperwork and costs.
"It's just another routine that we have to go through," said Richard Sholander, director of field operations for LoBue Citrus. "It's just more coordination — that's all it boils down to."
The reason behind the new rules is Asian citrus psyllid can carry the bacteria responsible for citrus greening, also known as huanglongbing or HLB. Although the organism is harmless to humans, it can stunt and even kill citrus trees.
On Dec. 12, the California Department of Food and Agriculture designated two restricted zones radiating out 5 miles from where a total of three Asian citrus psyllids were trapped.
One zone encompasses Lindsay and Strathmore, where two pests were found; the other takes in Terra Bella, where one pest was detected.
The zones fall short of outright quarantines, which could have carried additional regulations and potentially involved more acreage, said Larry Hawkins, a U.S. Department of Agriculture spokesman in Sacramento.
Under the Tulare County regulations, commercial citrus groves within 800 feet of a psyllid find are in an eradication zone, and growers must treat them with an approved insecticide.
California Department of Food and Agriculture representatives will spray all non-commercial citrus within the eradication zone.
Growers within the restricted zone but outside of the 800 feet have the option of removing all stems and leaves from citrus before loads leave the area or treating with an approved insecticide.
If they choose the latter option, they have seven days from the end of the insecticide's re-entry interval to pick the fruit. An exemption added in mid-February extends the picking period to 10 days if there's wet weather, said Gavin Iacono, Tulare County deputy agricultural commissioner.
As a result, growers typically designate a block or blocks they plan for upcoming picking and only treat those, said Bob Blakely, director of industry relations for Exeter-based California Citrus Mutual.
It also means more coordination between the grower and packer, he said.
"It's my understanding that most all of the growers opt to do the spray treatment, and that's going very well," Blakely said. "It's an easier way to facilitate movement of the fruit."
Ted Batkin, president of the Visalia, Calif.-based Citrus Research Board, agreed. "There's always some grumbling that comes with an adjustment to change," he said. "But the majority of the industry has adapted very, very well. Everybody understands what's going on and why it's happening."
The insecticidal treatments have an added benefit, Blakely said. "I think everyone's pleased that they're treating because that's really what's going to eradicate the pest if it's here and we haven't found it," he said.
Packinghouses that receive treated fruit from restricted zones must follow approved methods to dispose of the stems and leaves from those loads.
The restrictions are expected to remain in place for about two years, Batkin said. But that could change if additional Asian citrus psyllids are trapped.
"We know this pest has the capability of moving — it's moved everywhere it's gone," he said. "If the population increases in Southern California, that just puts more pressure on it coming over the Ridge."
The Tulare County Ag Commissioner's office also has beefed up trapping of Asian citrus psyllids throughout the county, Iacono said.
In Florida, the citrus industry has incurred more than $3.6 billion in lost revenues due to the pest, according to a January 2012 University of Florida study.
Only one citrus tree has tested positive for greening in California. The residential pummelo tree in the Hacienda Heights area of Los Angeles County, confirmed positive in March 2012, was destroyed.


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Common Sense: Too good to be true When looking for goods online, a great deal is an obvious reason to pick an online shop. A Gucci bag for €24.99 or a new iPhone for € 399? Who wouldn't want to grab such a deal! But scammers also know this and will try to take advantage of this fact. When looking at a website if a deal looks too good to be true, think twice and double check
1. Take a breath and relax! Do not act directly. The first step should be to try and calm down! It can seem like everything has to be fixed as soon as possible, but sometimes taking a breath can help put things in perspective. It may help to talk to family or friends. Nearly everybody gets scammed at least once in his live. It is not something to be ashamed off. Scammers have become


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I know some people think some things are extreme when it comes to car seat safety, often a matter of the "It won't happen to me" mindset. When mentioning clearing the car of potential projectiles, often the reaction is, "Oh, PLEASE. Whatever," ignoring the fact that even slamming on your brakes without impact is enough to make things go flying.
For one mom, Christina Hish of Denver, the reality of dangers from a projectile came true, in a very scary and serious way. The end result is over 400 stitches and many surgeries for her son, all from a soft-spouted sippy cup.
(Warning, slightly graphic picture ahead.)
On October 15th, last year, Hish and her 2-1/2-year-old, JD, were going out in their family car. Only a block away from her house, as she turned left, someone who drove straight in a left-turn lane hit her going around 45 miles per hour.
Her airbags deployed, the car was smoking, and she heard her son screaming behind her. She got out and went to him, and saw blood everywhere. He had been essentially scalped by the soft spout sippy cup he had with him.
She screamed for help, and an amazing woman removed her shirt, stood in a bra, helping her apply pressure to her son's head and they sang while waiting for emergency response.
Healed some,
after the bandages were removedA plastic surgeon was called in to handle JD's injuries -- his skull was fractured in three places, he required more than 200 internal and 200 external stitches, and the main muscle in his forehead was severed and not able to be repaired, meaning he will never have movement of his forehead muscles.
Being autistic and non-verbal, JD's recovery was especially difficult, especially when his eyes were completely swollen shut, but with a great support system of loving family, they helped him pull through, and now he's doing well, though he has been through a lot, will always have lasting scars and effects, and may face future surgeries as well.
JD's mom is now, understandably, a major car seat safety advocate, with focus on dangers of projectiles. Many people consider it excessive or extreme but the fact is even in situations where a person merely slams on the brakes, items go flying and everything that is loose is potentially a danger to the occupants of a vehicle (including unrestrained passengers and pets!).
The method for determining the force at which an item flies isn't tough, but to break it down for very quick calculations, just figure that the weight of an object, times the speed you're traveling equals the force at which that item would hit something if your car comes to a sudden, complete stop (like hitting something head on).
5 pound purse x 35 miles per hour = 175 pounds of force.
That's actually pretty significant if it's hitting you or your child.
It may seem silly to buckle in your purse or put your water bottle in the center console that closes, but it's worth it. Only allow soft items like blankets or stuffed animals in the car with your child, and if you need a drink, check out something like an entirely soft water bladder that can be secured to something, and would break and spill before it would go flying. I think any mom would really hate to have her cellphone damage her child, when she figured just months before, "Whatever, it's not worth the effort."
Do you take projectiles seriously? Do you secure them?
Images via © iStock.com/lucielang; Christina Hish


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The Dynamo earned their first MLS win of the season in their seventh game behind a first-half goal from Brian Ching and a dramatic, tie-breaking penalty kick from Dwayne De Rosario in the 87th minute.
Colorado Rapids (3-4-0) vs. Houston Dynamo (1-2-4)
May 10, 2008 -- Robertson Stadium, Houston TX
Scoring Summary:
HOU -- Brian Ching 1 (Stuart Holden 1) 43
COL -- Omar Cummings 2 (Christian Gomez 4) 68
HOU -- Dwayne De Rosario 1 (penalty kick) 87
Colorado Rapids -- Bouna Coundoul, Kosuke Kimura, Facundo Erpen, Ugo Ihemelu, Jordan Harvey (Colin Clark 88), Jacob Peterson, Pablo Mastroeni, Christian Gomez (Mehdi Ballouchy 80), Nick LaBrocca, Omar Cummings, Tom McManus (Herculez Gomez 65).
Substitutes Not Used: Justin Hughes, Jose Burciaga, Rafael Gomes, Kelly Gray.
Houston Dynamo -- Richard Mulrooney, Bobby Boswell, Eddie Robinson (Patrick Ianni 75), Wade Barrett, Brian Mullan, Ricardo Clark, Dwayne De Rosario, Stuart Holden (Corey Ashe 71), Brian Ching, Franco Caraccio (Geoff Cameron 65).
Substitutes Not Used: Tony Caig, Kyle Brown, Craig Waibel, Chris Wondolowski.
Misconduct Summary:
HOU -- Richard Mulrooney (caution; Pushing) 28
HOU -- Ricardo Clark (caution; Reckless Foul) 34
COL -- Jordan Harvey (caution; Reckless Foul)
COL -- Tom McManus (caution; Dissent) 44
COL -- Ugo Ihemelu (caution; Dissent) 86
COL -- Tom McManus (ejection; Second Caution) 89
Referee: Tim Weyland
Referee's Assistants: Fabio Tovar; unavailable
4th official: Fernando Galvan
Attendance: 15,024
Weather: Clear-and-90-degrees
All statistics contained in this boxscore are unofficial


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Mr. Speaker, when the government decided to make changes to the census, a number of departments expressed their concerns. In a memo addressed to the Deputy Minister of Industry, one of the main concerns was the possible confusion between the voluntary nature of the long form census and the mandatory nature of the short form census.
In light of this warning by his own officials, how could the Minister of Industry eliminate the mandatory long form unless he was trying to promote his ideology instead of science?


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A Bimonthly Email Newsletter from the International Mathematical Union
Editor: Mireille Chaleyat-Maurel, Université René Descartes, Paris, France
From the Editor
After a summer which has been so rich in events for the International Mathematical Union, I am pleased to welcome the participants of ICM 2006 to the electronic newsletter of IMU. One of the ambitions of the newsletter is to improve the communication between IMU and the worldwide mathematical community, by reporting on the activities of IMU, major international mathematical events and developments and other topics of general mathematical interest.
It is difficult to get feedback from readers and mathematical societies, but this year the initiative of IMU of having a booth at ICM 2006 has permitted many direct and fruitful contacts with mathematicians. I hope that they will inform their colleagues and the mathematical societies in their countries about the work of IMU and convince them to subscribe to IMU-Net!
Mireille Chaleyat-Maurel
Editor of IMU-Net
General Assembly
General Assembly
The 15th General Assembly of IMU was held in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, on August 19-20. There were 133 delegates and 20 observers, from 64 countries.
The GA approved a budget for the coming years that will allow IMU to keep up its work through its commissions and committees. In particular IMU can continue to strengthen its work in support of developing countries. The GA also approved the amended statutes, as proposed by the EC. The main novelty is the creation of a new membership category, associate membership, to make it easier for new, in particular developing, countries to become members. Associate members pay no dues and have no voting rights, but are expected to apply for ordinary membership within 4-8 years. See
A new nomination procedure for the elections to the EC and the commissions were approved. Also, it was decided to increase the number of ordinary members of the EC from five to six. Laszlo Lovasz was elected as the new president of IMU for the period 2007-2010. The full results of the elections, the presentations from the commissions, and the Resolutions passed by the GA can be found here.
The next General Assembly will be held in Bangalore, India, on August 16-17, 2010, and ICM 2010 will be held in Hyderabad, India, in the period August 19-27, 2010.
IMU Awards and Prizes
The winners of the Fields Medals awarded in Madrid, during the opening ceremony of the International Congress of Mathematicians ICM 2006, are:
Andrei Okounkov
Grigori Perelman*
Terence Tao
Wendelin Werner
*Grigori Perelman declined to accept the Fields Medal.
The Nevanlinna Prize was awarded to Jon Kleinberg.
The new Gauss Prize was awarded to Kiyoshi Itô.
2006 will go down in the history of Spanish mathematics as the year in which our dreams became a reality. We are a community with a short history, but one eager to form part of the international community, and the ICM 2006 has provided us with the possibility of fulfilling that desire.
On a domestic level, the ICM 2006 in Madrid has been a collective effort, co-ordinated by the Spanish mathematical societies through the committee (http://www.ce-mat.org/) representing them at the IMU. It has fulfilled its aim of contributing to the internal vertebration of our mathematical community.
Furthermore, this ICM, and the General Assembly in Santiago de Compostela have helped to increase our involvement in the tasks of the IMU, as well as making the IMU better known to Spanish mathematicians. In addition, it has been an experience that young Spanish mathematicians will never forget.
One of our greatest concerns was to meet the expectations that the IMU had placed in us by entrusting us with the organization of this outstanding event. We are proud not to have let them down and we are grateful to the IMU for having provided us with this opportunity.
This ICM 2006 will undoubtedly be remembered for the extraordinary attention it has received from the media. Some external factors contributed to this success, among them the presence of His Majesty the King of Spain and the expectation aroused by the award of the Fields Medals. However, we must not forget that the Press Office spent a year preparing for the congress and that an important part of the budget was devoted to this end. The results are there for all to see, and have opened up ways of transmitting mathematics to the public at large through the different media. For two weeks in our country people from different walks of life spoke about mathematics, while we mathematicians ourselves became something near and friendly.
The organization of any ICM is a highly complex undertaking that is beset by pitfalls. If I had to offer any advice to the organizers of future ICMs, I would suggest they choose a good team of collaborators, since it is impossible to carry out such an undertaking without this support. I would also advise them to approach the task with boldness and optimism. Four long (or short?) years of intense dedication awaits them, but I can assure them that the results are worthwhile.
The ICM 2006 has come to an end, and on behalf of the Organizing Committee I would like to thank all those who have helped to make it a reality: the participants, the members of the IMU, the sponsors, and the media representatives. Our greatest satisfaction consists in having upheld the founding spirit of the congress by helping to bring mathematicians from all fields together to discuss their work.
The doors of our country remain open to all our new mathematical friends.
Hasta pronto!
Manuel de León
President of the Organizing Committee of ICM 2006
IMU on the Web
15th General Assembly of the IMU
Members of the CEIC: John Ewing, Martin Groetschel, Peter Michor and Alf van der Poorten, provided a detailed report to the GA of the IMU at Santiago de Compostela, emphasising both the failures and successes of the first eight years of the activities of the Committee; click http://www.ceic.math.ca/Publications/Reports/GA06 (and set the Reader to 'Full Screen').
Although the Committee is charged by the Executive Committee to advise on all matters of Information and Communication, an overriding motive behind the formation of the CEIC at Dresden, 1998 was, and remains, the ever increasing cost of academic journals. At the GA, I had to remind delegates that useful statements on that matter may be found at http://www.ceic.math.ca/News/IMUonWeb.shtml#CEIC1 and the link there to http://www.ceic.math.ca/Publications/Recommendations/Journalprices
The GA formally endorsed the CEIC statement "Digital Mathematical Library: a vision for the Future" and adopted the CEIC recommendation "Some Best Practices for Retrodigitisation", declaring it did so "with the ultimate goal of creating an enduring network of digital mathematical literature"; see the links at http://www.ceic.math.ca/
What is MathML. Why should we care?
No doubt it's some mathematicalization of the "ht" in html; that seems worth caring about. An information article "The present and future of MathML", written by CEIC member David Morrison, is currently in preparation and will soon be available on the CEIC pages.
Alf van der Poorten (firstname.lastname@example.com), member of the CEIC.
A new President for TWAS
Jacob Palis has been elected President of the Third World Academy of Sciences.
Kyoto Prize
The Kyoto Prize for the Basic Sciences Category was awarded to Dr. Hirotugu Akaike (Japan) for major contribution to statistical science and modeling with the development of the Akaike Information Criterion (AIC).


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Lap dance for student lands Aldine ISD teacher in the hot seat
A 42-year-old Aldine middle school teacher who allegedly performed a lap dance for a student on his birthday has been charged with a felony.
Felicia A. Smith, of Spring, is charged with improper relationship with a student, according to a criminal compliant filed in the case.
According to the documents, a Stovall Middle School student told investigators Smith danced for him Feb. 26 in his classroom in front of other students.
He said she placed a chair next to her desk and other students yelled for him to sit down in it. Music began playing and Smith began performing a "full contact lap dance," according to court records.
The student told investigators Smith sat down in his lap, moved back and forth and touched him all over his body. Toward the end of the dance, according to the documents, the boy said Smith got on her knees and placed her head between his legs.
The boy also told investigators, according to the documents, Smith stood him up from the chair and danced while her arms wrapped around him. He said, the documents state, she told him, "I love you baby, happy birthday."
Smith admitted performing the nearly four-minute dance for the boy on his birthday, according to the documents. She recalled circling the boy while he sat in the chair and losing her balance a few times.
Officials with the Aldine Independent School District released a statement saying the teacher was removed from campus while the case was investigated and has not returned.
Smith is free on $30,000 bail, according to court records.


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Trolls no longer live under bridges: they sit at keyboards, writing for the likes of the Daily Mail, creating outrage to ensure website clicks and well-paid appearances on daytime telly.
Forget the idiot trolls – predominantly teenage boys and middle-aged loners sitting in their underpants sending abuse to strangers while waiting for their mum to shout "tea's done" – these new, media trolls are the real problem but, rather than get arrested for their ridiculous statements, they make money.
The media loves to warn us about trolls, to tell us they're mean-spirited, rude, abusive, ill-informed, deliberately offensive, cruelly sarcastic … but not that they are often also journalists.
They come in all guises, these trolls; they arrive with their faux anger and false opinions intended only to make being a troll an entrepreneur activity for the 21st century.
Although ultimately still troll-like in appearance with their wizened, bitter features and eyes ablaze from the excitement of upsetting random readers and telly viewers for no reason other than profit and a step up the career ladder.
You've seen them. Some are your wannabe-journalist trolls like Samantha Brick and Katie Hopkins; others are your professional trolls like Brendan O'Neill and Julie Burchill. They insult the working class, the vulnerable, the different .. but they're journalists, so it's okay, right?
Samantha Brick challengingly thinks all women are jealous of her appearance: "Women hate me for no other reason than my lovely looks."
Katie Hopkins offensively says working class parents are unintelligent: "The Class Book of Baby Names. Also available in Large Print, Easy read."
Julie Burchill controversially thinks the nation is so apolitical its concern was only ever Thatcher's gender: "She has done harsh things and had a great deal of faith in herself — and, being a woman, this more than anything is why she remains so unforgiven by certain sections of society."
Brendan O'Neill contrarily worries himself about poor people getting insulted by oiks in times of "austerity": "Mocking toffs is fast becoming the bloodsport of choice among Left-leaning politicians and influential commentators."
It is predictable and tedious. But what is to be done? Don't feed them is the obvious response.
The more fuel you give to the trolls the more money they make from newspaper columns and TV appearances where they spout the same, intentionally ridiculous shite they first shared in a well-placed Tweet.
These trolls crawl out of their beds each morning, fleetingly glance at what's going on in the world, then settle in front of their computers, sneering, giggling, to write formulaic, join-the-dots articles stating an intentionally controversial opinion. The opinions aren't necessarily held by them but will promote a news site, ensure readers to their column, bring a pat on the back from an editor who thinks its writers being ridiculed by readers is an achievement.
A lack of principle and no journalism ethics means they'll produce right-wing shite for The Sun and less right-wing shite for The Guardian so long as the money goes in the bank.
These trolls,of course, exist alongside the lesser "celebrity" hacks but together they create a predominantly white, middle class, myopic clique of London-based writers who condemn, judge and make a mockery of our lives and our journalism.
It's a nasty trend that sees columnists paid to share their ill-informed views – sometimes with intent to cause offense – while investigative journalism falls by the wayside and real journalists struggle to find freelance or staff jobs.
It's all just another knife in the back of British journalism. Don't feed the trolls.