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10 cheap and fun day trip ideas for UG students
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Now that the weather is getting better and better and the last exam period is still some weeks away, it’s the perfect time to get away from Groningen for a little while to indulge in culture and nature, or to relax. From going to Schiermonnikoog to visiting Giethoorn, there are lots of fun things to do in the North of the Netherlands! Here are 10 cheap and fun day trip ideas for you to enjoy.
#1 Botanical garden Haren
The Hortus Botanicus Haren is just a short trip away. There, you can visit the beautiful, blooming gardens for only €6. They have lots of different gardens to admire, such as a Chinese garden (which I highly recommend because it’s SO beautiful), a rock garden, a butterfly garden, a greenhouse, an apiary and even woods! When you’re tired of walking around you can eat or drink something at the restaurant overlooking the water garden. If you visit on Sundays in July and August, the Chinese tea house will also be open.
The smallest Wadden island is a perfect destination for a day trip. You can easily take the bus to Lauwersoog and then a ferry to get there. There are numerous sights to see such as the lighthouse or a real whale’s jaw, and more. You can also bike around the island or visit the beaches for a quick swim. This trip is definitely on my bucket list!
#3 Eise Eisinga Planetarium in Franeker
Want to look at the stars and planets with your friends or significant other? Visit the oldest working planetarium in the world! After a 15-minute explanation of the planetarium you are free to roam around and see all the exhibitions. It’s quite a small museum, so you will probably have lots of time left. Lucky for you Franeker is a lovely city to walk through!
#4 Poetry Route in Leeuwarden
You could combine your visit to the planetarium with a visit to Leeuwarden as well. Throughout this beautiful city, there are 52 stones on which stanzas and phrases from local, but also nationally known, poets and writers are written. Most of them can be found in the historic city centre. At the VVV-shop you can get a handy route book that guides you through all the poems, but you can also download the free app. By taking in the phrases on the poetry stones and their surroundings, you get to know the city and its cultural history in an unique way.
#5 Pieterburen Seal Sanctuary
In the small town of Pieterburen you can find the Seal Sanctuary which is an international scientific institution and the most advanced seal hospital of Europe. The centre studies the seal and its habitat, protects seals and preserves the areas in which they live. At the centre, you can learn all about seals and view them in three phases of rehabilitation. Who doesn’t want to stare at cute seals, right?
When you think of WOII, you might think of the concentration camps Bergen-Belsen or Auschwitz, but did you know that there was also a camp in the Netherlands? In the middle of Drenthe, you can find Westerbork. A camp that was known as ‘the gateway to Hell’ because it was a transit camp to concentration camps like Auschwitz and Sobibor. Now, it’s a memorial centre where you can learn about the camp’s history and visit the remains. This might not be such a fun day trip, but a highly intriguing and important one which I highly recommend.
#7 Lauwersmeer National Park
If you are in desperate need of some relaxation, I would recommend going to Lauwersmeer National Park where you can walk in nature, relax near the water and (if you feel like it) can even do some activities on the water. Other than that, you can spot many (special) birds there and, if you stay until the sun’s down, the Milky Way as well!
Another beautiful nature area to visit is Giethoorn. The village is basically the Venice of the Netherlands as, historically, the houses could only be reached by boat. Now, because of the tourists, you can also walk along the canals and go over bridges. Gather your friends, take some snacks and drinks with you, rent a boat and go on the water! It’s a lovely way to spend a warm and sunny spring day.
Near the border with Germany, you can find the fortress of Bourtange, which was built between 1580 and 1593 during the Dutch Rising in order to keep an eye on the exchange of supplies between Bourtagne and Germany. It’s quite a small village with a museum, some restaurants and some shops so it’s perfect to visit in a day!
#10 Hunebedcentrum in Borger
Lastly, another historical site in Drenthe: the Hunebed Centre in Borger. Spend your day admiring the largest dolmen in the Netherlands, learning about the people who built it and how they lived, and walking through nature. Definitely worth it if you want to learn more about Dutch history.
So there you have it, 10 cheap and fun day trips you can go on to relax before exam season starts! If you’ve ever been to one of these places, or have other day trip recommendations, let us know in the comments. Hopefully, you’ll have a fun day! :)
About the author
Hiya! I’m Hylke, a Dutch MA English Literature student. People often ask me if I’m Frisian, but sadly I’m not; I just have a Frisian name. I love reading, writing, meeting with friends, and the colour yellow, so much so that I take pictures of every yellow wall I can find!


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September 19th @Modesto
MJC continues its dominating 2014 season by beating Solano (1-2-2) 6-0. Babby Acosta and Harleen Pabla both scored two goals while Jenna Viss and Viviana Hinojos scored one goal each. Pabla now has eight goals, five assists, and 21 points on the season. Cassandra Arteaga, Jovanah Delgadillo, Danielle Nava, and Allie Steele all recorded assists. MJC has a +30 goal difference scoring 33 goals while only allowing three.
This is the fourth game where MJC has scored five or more goals. This is also the fifth shutout recorded this year. With is victory MJC concludes its pre-conference play and will now be facing Big 8 conference competition, starting with Sacramento City on September 23rd at 4:30PM.

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The documents reportedly contained correspondence with Kim Jong Un and a letter left in the Oval Office from former President Barack Obama.
Staff in Trump’s White house reportedly discovered papers blocking the president’s bathroom from time to time and believed Mr Trump himself was tearing up papers and flushing them away, Axios reported, citing the new book by Maggie Haberman.
“Here’s some reporting from the book’s later years — White House residence staff periodically found papers had clogged a toilet, leaving staff believing Trump had flushed material he’d ripped into pieces,” Haberman said in a tweet.
Trump dismissed the story, saying in a statement, “Also, another fake story, that I flushed papers and documents down a White House toilet, is categorically untrue and simply made up by a reporter in order to get publicity for a mostly fictitious book.”
Earlier this week, the National Archives and Records Administration asked the Justice Department to investigate whether Trump’s handling of records violated the law when he took 15 boxes of White House documents to his Florida resort, Mar-a-Lago, after he was voted out of office.
Though Trump has denied wrongdoing in taking the documents, the move could be a violation of the Presidential Records Act.
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MANAGING EDITOR: CARSON CHOATE
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Today I felt the flash of age.
My nephew, Sean, and his fiancée, Jenn, married in a beautiful Scottish-tinged ceremony. The two already have a charming baby named Zachary, and I expect that they will have a happy and successful life together. Sean is partial to lighthouses, so my brother-in-law drew the ancient Pharos lighthouse at Alexandria and gave it to them as a wedding present. It was a touching scene.
Sean and Jenn Carr. Pharos lighthouse drawing copyright Steven D. Halsey.
The reception was at Karen’s in the Country, and the staff there did a fine job of keeping us all fed and happy. The Victorian decor somehow didn’t clash with Jenn’s father’s kilt. (That was cool!)
Sean, Jenn, and Zachary, I wish you the best. You have all the tools to make a successful life together, and I appreciate you inviting me into your lives. I’m sure my brother would be very proud of you and his grandson.
So, what about that age thing I mentioned at the top of this entry?
While at the reception, I experienced the same giddy, the-world-is-falling-out-from-under-me feeling that I used to get as a kid when I dared to speculate about the size of the universe. It came on me suddenly, and might have been helped by the sangria we drank during the best man’s toast, but it was definitely the same feeling. As I watched my nephew dancing with his wife, and saw the bridesmaid carry young Zachary up to them, I realized that they were living a part of my life that has passed. My son will never be Zach’s age again, and I’m not likely to ever be married again. More than that, I remember the handsome young man on the floor as an infant, and I wonder how he grew up so fast.
Why, then, does this feel exactly like my childhood giddiness? Certainly I wasn’t old then. Perhaps what I’m labeling as age is actually a feeling of connectedness. Back then, as I contemplated how large the universe was, I was overwhelmed. That was partly because of the sheer vastness, and partly because I seemed so insignificant in it. But maybe I read that flash of insight wrong; maybe instead of feeling disconnected from the universe, I was feeling a connection to something vital. Maybe I was getting a flash of understanding about what it means to be part — however insignificant — of the universe.
And maybe, at the reception, I was getting a flash of understanding about what it means to be part of a family.

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Hear ye, Hear ye! Tree House will be the official beneficiary of the New York Cat Film Festival this coming September 10th, 2019! But what does this mean?!
It means that 10% of every ticket sold to people interested in watching 2 hours of delightful cat documentaries will be handed over to our trusty shelter and used to enrich of the lives of the cats in our care.
If you’re unfamiliar with it, The NY Cat Film Festival is an annual celebration of the cats who share our lives, through short films from around the world that inspire, educate, and entertain, benefitting local animal welfare groups that bring people and pets together. The programming is designed for adult audiences but can be enjoyed by all members of the family, including mature children. Topics include Samantha and the Rock Cats, Harold “Cat Man” Sims, a professional cat groomer, and loads of other cat-related stories.
Once again, Tree House will be taking part in the NBC/Telemundo Chicago Clear the Shelters big event, where we welcome many potential adopters to our location and waive all of our adoption fees for the day for kitties 6 months of age and older.
This year, we’ll be welcoming Pet Supplies Plus to our shelter, and they might have a few little surprises to give to our visitors.
Additionally, you’ll get a chance to meet and greet Saffron P. Sorbet, better known as Saffy P, our fabulous calico mascot. She’ll be dancing around and celebrating the occasion of all her furry friends finding their forever fhomes. (Sorry, but we had to keep the alliteration going.)
So, if you’re ready to adopt the love of your life, set aside some time this Saturday, August 17th between 12 pm to 6 pm and get up here to Tree House. Our kitties have all their bags packed and are prepped and ready.
Update: Post was updated at 12:38 pm CST August 16th to specify that adoption fees are waived for cats 6 months of age and older.
If you haven’t heard by now, Leonardo Pescatore, our two-year resident and carrier of FIV and FeLV, was finally adopted! We heard it might have been because of his #ChickenHatProtest when he wore a chicken hat (at his discretion, when he felt like it) to bring attention to his incredibly long length of stay. Such was the success of the chicken hat that Leonardo left instruction upon his departure to name a worthy successor in the hope that its magic will work once again. Who did he name? We’ll tell you at the end of the post, but first we need you to know something about FeLV+ cats.
Cats like Leonardo often don’t get a chance to find a home. Up until very recently, cats with FeLV were euthanized immediately upon entry to a shelter. The virus wasn’t well understood and the cats who carried it were feared.
Tree House is one of a few shelters in the world offering a safe place for cats with FeLV. You’ll notice we feature them in our Cat Cafe. Currently, we have roughly 9 spots in our shelter – they live separately in their own colonies, away from the general population to minimize any spread of the virus, which could happen for cats with underdeveloped or compromised immune systems. Each time one of these cats is adopted, a spot opens up in our cafe or adoption floor and we bring in a new FeLV+ kitty from other shelters and from foster homes.
Being the forward thinkers that we are, Tree House started wondering how we can help even more of these special kitties. We can’t increase space in our shelter, but we CAN increase space in our foster homes, and that’s where YOU come in! We need YOU to open your home to our FeLV+ waiting list.
We’ll bet you never looked at your spare bedroom or back office and thought “Man, this room is lifesaving.” Well, it is! It can absolutely save a life or two because you can fill it with an FeLV+ cat that we can pull from another shelter and take into the Tree House family. The cats can then be transferred onto our floor when space is available, OR they can be adopted right out of your home as part of our Home Base program. Either way, we all win.
And what’s the “Sweet Perk” mentioned above? Anyone who agrees to foster an FeLV cat gets free admission for life to our Cat Cafe and 10% off any drinks. That’s a pretty impressive club to be a card-carrying member of, we think.

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Revealed to the public in 1994, the IX-529 Sea Shadow was built for the US Navy in 1985 to experiment with seagoing stealth technology. In addition to testing it\'s stealth characteristics, the Sea Shadow was also used to assess the feasibility of a minimal crew compliment, backed up by automated systems. Sea Shadow was a joint venture created by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the U.S. Navy and Lockheed. Sea Shadow was developed at Lockheed\'s Redwood City, California facility, inside the Hughes Mining Barge, which functioned as a floating dry-dock during construction and testing. IX-529 Sea Shadow has a SWATH hull design which allows it to operate in very rough seas. Below the water are submerged twin hulls, each with a propeller, aft stabilizer, and inboard forward canard. The visible portion of the Sea Shadow is connected to the hulls via the two angled struts. Inside Sea Shadow there are only 12 bunks, and the kitchen comprises of one small microwave oven, a refrigerator and table. Designed as a test ship, the Sea Shadow is not mission capable, although it is a fully registered US Navy vessel.


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As eventful as South Africa’s recent history has been, it seems its prehistory was no walk in the veldt either.
In a series of caves and other sites north-west of Johannesburg, some of the oldest remains of our pre-human ancestors have been found. The “Cradle of Humankind”, as this area is now known, has yielded extensive hominid fossils which have greatly enlarged our understanding of the origins of human life. The Maropeng Visitor Center does its best to dissolve the mists of time which separate us from this almost unimaginably distant past.
Flash-forward a few million years, and our prehistoric predecessors were getting the creative urge, producing marks which constitute the first flowering of civilization. Here, again, the region that is now South Africa is key; the mountainous Drakensberg region bordering Lesotho boasts thousands of cave paintings, some of the earliest ever found.
South African soil is continually springing surprises on researchers, and one site in particular continues to provide amazing discoveries. The Blombos Cave lies on the Indian Ocean coast, about 300 kilometers east of Cape Town. Some of the earliest evidence of fishing and use of sharp tools has been found here. But some of our ancestors’ downtime activities were just as interesting. In early 2002, archeologist Dr Christopher Henshilwood discovered pieces of ochre marked with geometric patterns in the Blombos Cave. At an estimated 70,000 years old, they were hailed as the world’s oldest examples of non-figurative artworks, making abstract art at least twice as old as previously assumed.
And now almost ten years later, Henshilwood has returned to the Blombos Cave and made a further momentous discovery: “art supplies” consisting of ochre and other materials, all mashed up in an abalone shell, dating back 100 millennia.

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Introduces students to the historical and religious background needed to understand the contexts in which Chaucer wrote.
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Provides coverage of the pathogenesis, clinical, morphologic, molecular and investigational aspects of a full range of blood disorders seen in daily practice The revised fifth edition of this renowned atlas presents readers with a comprehensive, visual guide to clinical hematology, featuring 2700 full-color photographs and figures depicting the spectrum of hematological diseases. Ranging from photographs of the clinical manifestations and key microscopic findings to diagrams of the molecular aspects of these diseases, the book provides up-to-date information of the blood diseases that clinicians encounter every day. Color Atlas of Clinical Hematology: Molecular and Cellular Basis of Disease offers the reader an understanding of normal cell machinery, and of the molecular basis for such processes as DNA and cell replication, RNA species, trafficking and splicing, protein synthesis, transcription factors, growth factor signal transduction, epigenetics, cell differentiation, autophagy, and apoptosis. The text goes on to explore how these processes are disturbed in the various diseases of the bone marrow, blood, and lymphoid systems. Helps solve difficult diagnostic challenges and covers complex principles using highly illustrative, full-color images Explores all aspects of benign and malignant hematology, including blood transfusion and coagulation with extensive coverage of the pathogenesis of common clinical entities Provides a quick and easy reference of key diagnostic issues in a comprehensive yet concise format Includes and illustrates the WHO Classification of Hematologic Malignancies Illustrates the new knowledge of the molecular basis of inherited and acquired blood diseases Color Atlas of Clinical Hematology: Molecular and Cellular Basis of Disease is the must-have resource for both trainee and practising hematologists, and for every department of hematology.
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The magnitude of the food-waste disposal problem cannot be understated. Utilisation of food waste is of concern to the food processing industry, consumers, environmentalists, and regulators of handling and disposal systems. Food waste is not consistent in quality, is usually high in moisture content, and is only available locally. This book focuses on the challenges of utilising both wet and/or processed food waste. The regulatory environment relating to food waste, the perspective of the end-users, and practical use as animal feed is also discussed. One of the goals of this publication, other than to give a clear explanation of the subject of food waste and its uses as animal feed, is to stimulate a need for research.
This final volume in Manuel Castells' trilogy, with a substantial new preface, is devoted to processes of global social change induced by the transition from the old industrial society to the emerging global network society. Explains why China, rather than Japan, is the economic and political actor that is revolutionizing the global system Reflects on the contradictions of European unification, proposing the concept of the network state Substantial new preface assesses the validity of the theoretical construction presented in the conclusion of the trilogy, proposing some conceptual modifications in light of the observed experience
Equine Neurology, Second Edition provides a fully updated new edition of the only equine-specific neurology book, with comprehensive, clinically oriented information. Offers a complete clinical reference to neurologic conditions in equine patients Takes a problem-based approach to present a clinically oriented perspective Presents new chapters on imaging the nervous system, neuronal physiology, sleep disorders, head shaking, differential diagnosis of muscle trembling and weakness, and cervical articular process joint disease Covers the basic principles of neurology, clinical topics such as the initial exam, differentials, and neuropathology, and specific conditions and disorders Includes access to a companion website offering video clips demonstrating presenting signs
A quarter of a century on from its original publication, Literary Theory: An Introduction still conjures the subversion, excitement and exoticism that characterized theory through the 1960s and 70s, when it posed an unprecedented challenge to the literary establishment. Eagleton has added a new preface to this anniversary edition to address more recent developments in literary studies, including what he describes as "the growth of a kind of anti-theory", and the idea that literary theory has been institutionalized. Insightful and enlightening, Literary Theory: An Introduction remains the essential guide to the field.
25th Anniversary Edition of Terry Eagleton's classic introduction to literary theory
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Reissue includes a new foreword by Eagleton himself, reflecting on the impact and enduring success of the book, and on developments in literary theory since it was first published
Schema Therapy (ST) was developed to treat patients with complex disorders, especially personality disorders, with a powerful new set of interventions. Personality disorders, as well as more general problems stemming from early experience and addressed by schema therapy, are a key factor in many disturbed relationships, and as a result ST is now increasingly used for couples work. By dealing effectively with the past, ST offers a unique way to approach and address present difficulties in relationships, Couples who understand their individual patterns of thinking and behavior tend to find that their relationships make much more sense. Breaking Negative Relationship Patterns is a readable, practical resource containing a wealth of self-help exercises that schema therapists can recommend or give to their patients. It is the ideal resource for couples undergoing schema therapy, and can also serve as an accessible self-help guide for those experiencing relationship difficulties. The authors offer a complete ST-based model for understanding complex personal problems, along with couple-specific adaptations of core ST interventions such as limited reparenting, imagery re-scripting and behavioral pattern breaking.
How is our language affected by our ethnicity, gender, and region? How are our conversations and other interactions structured? How does society view and regulate language? How do we use language to present ourselves to others? In this revised and updated second edition of the popular What Is Sociolinguistics? Gerard Van Herk explores these and other intriguing questions about language, how we use it, and its relationships to society. Van Herk guides the reader on a tour through the major issues that define the field, including region, status, gender, time, language attitudes, interaction, and style, at the same time exploring the sociolinguistics of multilingualism, culture and ethnicity, language contact, and education. This second edition has been revised and updated to include new and more exercises, discussion questions, and suggested readings, as well as expanded chapters exploring gender duality and Latino English. Key readings are introduced in Van Herk's clear and engaging voice, which accompanies the text throughout, providing an accessible point of entry for those new to, or less familiar with, sociolinguistics. Chapter summaries and textboxes are similarly employed to signpost and illuminate learning. A companion website features PowerPoint slides for each chapter with suggestions for framing class discussions and exercises, further examples of concepts discussed, additional reading suggestions, and ready-to-go slides for class presentation. Packed with the latest research and practical teaching aids, What is Sociolinguistics? Second edition retains the highly-praised character of its predecessor and provides an essential up-to-date text for both students and instructors alike.
In the innovative field of cosmetic dermatology, the range of products and methods available to patients is expanding all the time. Prominent among these are facial fillers, which, when injected into and beneath the skin, help alleviate wrinkles and improve smoothness. However, the many fillers on offer have varying characteristics and effects, and practitioners must be properly trained in order to administer them safely and successfully. Injectable Fillers offers those performing these popular procedures an in-depth and far-reaching survey of current best practices, with a strong emphasis on safety. Covering everything from the science behind facial fillers to their appropriate means of application, the book places each product in context, demonstrating the pros and cons of the expanding range of hyaluronic acids and calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres, and exploring injectable submental fat reduction with sodium deoxycholate. This second edition broadens the scope of discussion to also include chin, mandible, temple, nose, brow, and forehead injections, as well as the use of cannulas as an alternative to needles.
Making Better Decisions introduces readers to some of the principal aspects of decision theory, and examines how these might lead us to make better decisions. Introduces readers to key aspects of decision theory and examines how they might help us make better decisions Presentation of material encourages readers to imagine a situation and make a decision or a judgment Offers a broad coverage of the subject including major insights from several sub-disciplines: microeconomic theory, decision theory, game theory, social choice, statistics, psychology, and philosophy Explains these insights informally in a language that has minimal mathematical notation or jargon, even when describing and interpreting mathematical theorems Critically assesses the theory presented within the text, as well as some of its critiques Includes a web resource for teachers and students

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Mia, who's living in Stockholm, comes home to her small childhood town to celebrate her father's birthday. There she find herself looked down upon by her oldest sister, and she has to confront both her sisters when her father decides to give her the cabin by the lake, a sought-after place by both her sisters. She visits some people who are still living in the small town, and all seem quite content with the lives they're leading. However, as the story progresses it becomes more and more noticable that none of the characters feel good about how they live.

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Untold Stories of a group of Black South Africans about the Apartheid Era
Van der Merwe, E.J.
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The aim of this research was to explore the alternative stories of a group of black adults who survived the apartheid years in South Africa. In common parlance it is held that there are two sides to a story and surely, there must have been alternative stories of how people in the black community survived the apartheid years, other than only the dominant stories of suffering that came to the fore during the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) hearings. It was surmised that the lives of many of the black adults, who experienced the atrocities of the apartheid years, might have been shaped by the dominant stories of hardship and that alternative stories of survival may not have played the important role in the shaping of their lives, that they should have played. The motivation for this research is that the data that were elicited may lead to further research and the possible planning of programmes to help people that experienced the atrocities during the apartheid era to incorporate their alternative stories of survival with their dominant stories of suffering. Fifteen black participants, aged thirty-seven and older participated in the research project. A qualitative research design, more specifically narrative analysis, was used in the form of the categorical-content approach. Two methods were used to obtain data, namely a question in the biographical questionnaire, as well as an unstructured individual interview with the participants. Analysis of the data yielded eight prevalent themes, namely support, religion, role models, education, the struggle, culture, positive experiences facilitated hope, and acceptance. Results indicated that the eight themes are closely linked Suggestions for future research projects were made.
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To survive childbirth easier?
U.S. scientists have wondered who survive childbirth easier. It turned out that a lot depends on nationality and fitness during pregnancy.
For the first study, studying pain during childbirth, a factor for comparison was the nationality. It has been proven that it is easier childbirth are among Asian women and mothers in Latin America. The least fortunate women Caucasoid type. They moved from labor more intense pain.
On the basis of the following research scientists rush to soothe European moms. Found scientific evidence that physical training during pregnancy reduces pain in childbirth. Especially important fortress abdominals, pelvic diaphragm and elasticity of the day.Additional “plus” is and overall endurance. Scientists recommended yoga for pregnant women , special breathing and yoga exercises.
The following study has proven that it is easier to survive childbirth women actively involved in labor, knowing all the current processes of delivery. Complicated births are those who have a strong fear and focus on quick results.

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Complete Book of Dinosaurs Hardcover – 30 Apr 2008
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I wanted a book that listed all the dinosaurs by name with really clear pictures - this was surprisingly difficult as most books seem disjointed and random.
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There is another book very similar to this one by Dixon The Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs: A Unique Illustrated Guide to 275 Best-known Dinosaurs of the World, Shown in More Than 200 Amazing Scientific Illustrations but I picked this one as it seems a bit more grown-up and informative.
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Can babies breath smell when teething?
The bacteria interact with leftover food particles on the tongue, at the gum line and between teeth, or around the tonsils at the back of your child’s throat. These bacteria interactions can cause bad breath, especially if the food particles are left in the mouth for long periods of time.
Why does my babys breath smell like sour milk?
As oral tissues become dry, bad breath germs accumulate and create a less than pleasant odor. Milk: If your child consumes too much milk, they may regurgitate it back up into their throats, resulting in baby bad breath.
Can a 1 year old have bad breath?
Just like adults, toddlers can have bad breath. There are a variety of different causes, from bacteria buildup in the mouth to stomach issues. If you’re concerned about your child’s bad breath, their pediatrician can help you rule out the cause. Treating an underlying condition can help improve your toddler’s breath.
Can I take my 1 year old to the dentist?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that a child go to the dentist by age 1 or within six months after the first tooth erupts. Primary teeth typically begin growing in around 6 months of age.
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Aamir Khan expresses his grief over the sad demise of veteran actress Shammi Aunty. The actor took to Twitter to offer his condolences saying, “Shammi aunty’s passing away is a sad loss to the film industry and to her fans. My heartfelt condolences to her family and close friends. I have always been a fan of her work and will miss her exuberant presence. love.a”.
Aamir Khan also shared a video of Shammi Aunty’s song ‘Ek Bar Agar Too Kahe De’ from her debut film Malhar in her memory. Veteran actress Shammi passed away yesterday after a long illness. Known for her roles in both films and TV serials, Shammi Aunty’s death is a huge loss to the entertainment industry.
— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) March 6, 2018
Back on the work front, Aamir Khan was last seen on the big screen in the film Secret Superstar. Currently the actor is busy working on his next project Thugs of Hindostan that will see him sharing screen space with Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif and his Dangal co-star Fatima Sana Shaikh.
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“Tango” embraces all the characteristic elements of this Argentinian dance and its music – the passion, time changes, colour and rhythms. This piece was influenced by the style of the original street music from Buenos Aires, so that all the parts are rich in detail – a challenging ensemble piece!
The E-Edition PDF bundle comes with the following parts:
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2 (alternative to Tenor Saxophone 2)
Tenor Saxophone 1
Tenor Saxophone 2 (alternative to Alto Saxophone 2)
“Tango” is also available in hard-copy from June Emerson Wind Music.


Q) Any updates with respect to newer features?
The new developments now promises basic thermal imager that can take care of your basic predictive maintenance without any compromise. Keeping up to its legacy of giving the best technology to the customer, without them compromising on the technical aspects.
In professionally conducted thermography, the distance to the measuring instrument is crucial. However, it is not always possible to approach the measurement object very closely. At a comfortable distance to the measurement object, thermal imagers with a low resolution either provide too little detail, or falsify the measurement value by including the adjacent parts of the measurement object in the calculation.
Only from a resolution of 160 x 120 pixels can real thermography be spoken of, because then you still produce meaningful thermal images even at greater distances. The super resolution feature increases image resolution to 320 x 240 pixels.
Another big development is in terms of the price reduction and bringing real thermography of 160 X 120 pixels under a real low price bracket and making the technology accessible to all.
Q) Bolometers have come a long way, what are the advances in and after micro-bolometer?
Bolometer is the heart of the equipment that holds the sensor and takes care of its temperature uniformity. With the demand for small camera requirement from the market, it is a real challenge to manage things like heat dissipation as well as clarity of the image and information.
We being a European manufacturer do not believe in compromise of the quality of the product rather focus on the quality and usability of a product. We all know that making equipment cheaper at the cost of quality, lands the user to a different set of problems. Hence at Testo, we believe in helping people measure and measure right.
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Today the customer is demanding an imager that can see far off objects large enough with correct temperature information. A lot of work is being carried out on the same. There are lens designed for such applications, software up gradations on the instrument and the software for data analysis is done. Everything boils down to the customer’s needs and we are doing the best in the case for it.
Q) What are the challenges in designing the equipment for defence equipment compared to civil & industrial equipment?
Both the requirements – defence and industries are totally different. Even in defence there is a requirement for maintenance utility, at the same time there is a very niche application which is more related to security and surveillance. This is a kind of a 24×7 requirement with a long distance view and also communication to a long distance.
Also the export regulations from the countries manufacturing the sensors or instruments have their own course.
There is a requirement on one side and there are regulations on the other. Both have to come to a common point so that it becomes a user friendly and a very good tool for security systems.
Q) Design challenges in thermal imaging accessories for smart phones.
For a professional thermographer, the more he is able to work with his system and product, the better it is. The more gadgets he starts involving in his process, more will it hamper his individual performance. Normally this product is used by an individual employee of a company and he needs to do an analysis after the images are taken. If images are shared without analysis or a report along with it, it can be misinterpreted.
Also while working on a site, personal safety has to be of highest importance. So working with multiple gadgets can be an inconvenience for such areas of operation. People are too fascinated with these applications but a practical use of it is very limited. At the same time these gadgets can breach safety of the user also.
We believe in simple thermography and for analysis you have a lot of options on the PC or laptop. If the maintenance is regular then there is seldom a chance of need of urgency in communication which is marketed using some gadgets.
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In this week's episode of the Associates on Fire podcast, we have Nick Partridge on the show. In this podcast, we tackle the subject of PPO contracts. PPO contracts are becoming increasingly prevalent in dental practices. Insurance contracts are complicated, and dentists often leave large sums of money on the table because they don't configure their PPOs effectively. We talk with Nick Partridge, founder of Five Lakes Dental Solutions, on managing PPOs in the dental practice to maximize financial outcomes.
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Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) India will be
recalling around 1,200 Jeep Compass SUVs retailed to customers for replacement
of the front passenger air bag. This follows an FCA US LLC initiated recall.
According to a press note issued by the company, a supplier has advised FCA
that, during its airbag module assembly process, loose fasteners may have
inadvertently found their way undetected into a small number of modules.
In October 2017 alone, FCA
India sold as many as 2,455 units of the Jeep Compass in the country. It
exported 834 units of the Jeep Compass out of its Ranjangaon plant in the state
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Compass SUVs is expected to be less than one percent (1%) of the total recall
population. “However, should such a vehicle be subject to an impact that causes
the front passenger airbag to deploy, loose fasteners may pose a hazard. Thus,
FCA India will replace the passenger airbag on an estimated 1,200 Jeep Compass
SUVs to eliminate this concern,” the press note said.
The company is unaware of any related injuries, accidents, warranty claims or complaints. Nevertheless, customers whose vehicles are in the affected range are advised to refrain from using the front passenger seat until the situation is remedied, the company cautioned.
In the coming week, FCA India and their authorised dealers will directly contact customers whose Jeep Compass SUVs require a front passenger air bag replacement, and confirm appointments at authorised workshops. This replacement exercise will be carried out at no cost to customers.
Sony India has introduced the new XAV-AX8100 in-car media receiver, offering new utility features, powerful sound and smart features.
ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt Ltd launched its upgraded Mobil Super Moto range of engine oils to make it easier for people to maintain their two-wheelers in top condition. The launch comes at a time when...
3M India has launched its revolutionary 3M Performance Spray Gun, an innovative spray technology that delivers top-of-the-line performance with unrivaled productivity.
In an exclusive interview, Uday Narang, Chairman, Anglian Omega Group & Omega Seiki Mobility
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Here’s everything that’s been shared about the upcoming turn-based League of Legends RPG.
CONV/RGENCE is the upcoming League of Legends platformer following the life of Ekko.
Ruined King: The League of Legends story is the first upcoming single-player game by Riot Forge.
Griffin’s legendary roster split up for the LCK 2020 season, but the players aren’t done fighting.
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The Guard - #1 in my series of 4by Greg Koenig
Fine art print on bright white, fine poly-cotton blend, matte canvas using latest generation Epson archival inks. Individually trimmed and hand stretched museum wrap over 1-1/2" deep wood stretcher bars. Includes wall hanging hardware.
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Filipinos can be tough on their own. Whether it’s being scolded for getting an A-minus or not pursuing a career as a nurse, to eating too little or too much, Filipino relatives can be hard to appease.
When it comes to mainstream success, the pressure can be magnified. Take Filipino eateries, for example. Turo-turo chains like Goldilocks have thrived for decades, but when it comes to fine dining, Filipino restaurateurs have trouble succeeding because Filipino patrons often compare the dishes to their mother’s home cooking. So when a recipe or dish doesn’t live up to expectations, they turn their noses up at the mere attempt.
Jo Koy’s ‘Easter Sunday’ brings Filipino American family life to the big screen
Filipino American comedian Jo Koy, who’s risen to fame lamenting about his life growing up biracial with a strict mom from the Philippines, isn’t immune to it either. Gearing up for the premiere of his first full-length film, “Easter Sunday,” at the Century 20 Daly City just a few weeks ago, he said this kind of tough judgment happens with Filipino representation in TV and film, too.
It’s been more than 20 years since I had last seen a Filipino American family on the big screen. When the independent film “The Debut” came out in 2001, I was finishing up my freshman year as a journalism major at San Francisco State University. Director Gene Cajayon came to my class to promote the film, which was premiering at the Kabuki theater in Japantown. “The Debut” had its cringey moments, but its star was our Pinoy crown prince and Pittsburg native, Dante Basco — who played the leader of the Lost Boys, Rufio, in Steven Spielberg’s 1991 film “Hook.”
This time around, now a mom of two and a paid critic (first as a music journalist for Rolling Stone and later as a rapper on the progressive hip-hop label Beatrock Music criticizing the systematic oppression of people of color), when I was invited to watch “Easter Sunday,” I felt simultaneously happy for Jo Koy and also worried. Could it live up to the hype? Would it be a flop?
Knowing the film is set in Daly City, as I drove across the Bay Bridge from Oakland to the special screening last month, I reminisced about my own relationship with the foggy Bay Area suburb. I’m a Philippine-born, San Francisco-raised military kid who writes and raps about my upbringing as a first-generation immigrant child growing up in the city. My dad used to drive my mom, me and two sisters in a Nissan Sentra to my Lolo and Lola’s house in Daly City from our home on Treasure Island so we could spend time with our cousins. When my father’s side of the family began immigrating to the Bay Area in the late 1970s and ’80s, Daly City was where they chose to stay.
By default, it became the source of many of my core childhood memories. Daly City was where I had dance practice every Sunday at Westlake Park. It was where my cousins and I would dash across Gellert Boulevard to buy Sour Power candy when we were old enough to go to the store unsupervised. Though I grew up in San Francisco, Daly City was where my friends and I headed for garage house parties and the silog breakfasts at Ling Nam in the wee hours.
I wondered if “Easter Sunday” could live up to these memories. Throughout the film, I looked for the tree line of Gellert Boulevard, the sound of BART trains whizzing by, the massive parking lot at Serramonte Mall. To my dismay, there were none of these familiar sounds and sights. Despite some beautiful establishing shots of the “Gateway to Peninsula” sign off Interstate 280 and the colorful “box housing” Daly City is known for, the movie could have been set in Anywhere, U.S.A. (It was mostly shot in Vancouver.)
Writer Ken Cheng, who was raised in Daly City, was intentional about the film being set here, which might have been a blessing and a curse. Though the classic “rice cooker” fog joke about Daly City made it in, many of its nostalgic landmarks were left out — a missed opportunity for those of us Bay Area natives hoping for authentic Daly City representation.
Koy, who’s never actually lived in the Bay Area and grew up in Tacoma, Wash., also missed the mark a few times. Take, for instance, the fact that his character rocks an L.A. Dodgers cap during most of the movie. We can forgive a few things, but we cannot take a Dodgers hat on someone from Daly City. Of all the outlandish plot devices, this was just downright offensive.
But what did resonate was the crux of the movie: Filipino families are large and complicated.
(Warning: Spoilers ahead)
The movie is about a Filipino comedian named Joe Valencia who returns home to Daly City for Easter Sunday after moving to Los Angeles to break into show business. Painted as an unreliable divorced dad early on in the film, Valencia brings his teenage son along for the road trip as a last-ditch effort to spend quality time with him.
Valencia had also sent money to his cousin to invest in a Filipino food truck business, so he uses the trip as an opportunity to check up on the venture. While tasked with mediating the sibling rivalry between his mom and aunt, played by legendary Pinay actress Tia Carrere, he soon realizes his cousin squandered the money, and what ensues is a mad dash for the lost cash — reminiscent of the plot in the 1995 comedy “Friday,” starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker.
Tia Carrere excited to ‘finally play Filipino’ in Jo Koy’s ‘Easter Sunday’
I had brought my cousin, mainly because she is mestiza like Koy, and my partner to the Daly City premiere to see if the movie’s Filipino-ness resonated for them. I looked to my left to see the reaction of my cousin, who could relate to the sibling-Tita rivalry in our own family. To the right, I looked at my partner, who remembered the childhood burden of having to mediate those rivalries, stemming from his own complicated mother-son relationship and his Filipino American upbringing. I found myself rooting for Valencia’s family like it were my own, wishing we could all be healed by a turn on the Magic Sing microphone belting out Black Eyed Peas hits.
When the film was over, Koy addressed the audience, sharing stories of Hollywood rejection, ones he also swapped with Filipino actors Carrere and Lou Diamond Phillips, who were in “Easter Sunday” but not present at the local screening. It made me realize that it had taken many stories to arrive at this one, one that finally got a stamp of approval from major studio powerhouses, DreamWorks/Universal and Spielberg himself.
As the crowd shuffled out of the auditorium, it dawned on me how truly special it was for “Easter Sunday” to have been set in Daly City. It reminded me that not every story has to represent me 100% to be heartfelt. We all have our own stories to tell, and “Easter Sunday” is just the beginning of many more to be told on the big screen.
It’s easy to criticize but hard to create — two sides I know from being both a writer and an artist. We’re striving toward progress, not perfection. Plus, we shouldn’t put all of our eggs in one basket — not even on a day like Easter Sunday.
“Easter Sunday” (PG-13) is in theaters Friday, Aug. 5.


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Finland’s Europe Minister Tytti Tuppurainen (SDP) says she hopes Brexit doesn’t overshadow Finland’s Presidency of the European Council over the next six months, as the Finns try to keep a firm focus on climate change.
The Nordic country took over the rotating six-month role from Romania on 1st July at a time when the 28-nation block is undergoing a generational change in leadership and the likely departure of the UK on 31st October.
“This is a very special time frame, because there is an institutional transition going on, there isn’t a Commission yet, there’s going to be a new president of the Council and everything, so it leaves a lot of room for manoeuvre for us to bring our own agenda to the table” says Tuppurainen, in her first English-language interview since Finland assumed the Presidency mantle.
In a classic example of Nordic consensus politics, the Finnish Presidency agenda discussions were started by former Prime Minister Juha Sipilä (Centre) earlier this year, and included all the parliamentary parties, something Tuppurainen says the current government appreciates in terms of bringing continuity to the process.
“We had elections in April and you couldn’t know beforehand who was going to run the government office, so we did it together so it’s more solid ground under our feet now that we’re working” Tuppurainen explains.
No two-speed Europe for climate change targets
The most important priority for the Finns over the next six months is pushing their climate change agenda, and getting the rest of the EU to agree to a 2050 timetable to be carbon neutral.
“Solving the climate crisis could be Europe’s next heroic act, one that will be admired and praised by future generations” Prime Minister Antti Rinne (SDP) told reporters in Brussels on Monday morning.
It’s a target that some countries, including neighbouring Estonia, have so far resisted.
“There were only four countries that were opposed to the long-term EU climate strategy, so I don’t take it as totally impossible, quite the contrary, I think it’s possible to achieve a solution. You have to have ambition, and we are going to have it, and have the pragmatic approach that we Nordics can do” says Tuppurainen, a Member of Parliament from Oulu, a city in the north east of Finland, close to the Arctic Circle.
Finland is hoping those hold-out countries will come around during the next six months, if offered the right financial incentives, but doesn’t think it’s feasible to have a two-speed Europe when it comes to agreeing climate change targets.
“European Union as one is stronger when we take the climate issues to a global stage, and that’s why our mission is to have an agreement within the Council unanimously, and I’m optimistic that we’re going to do that”
“Probably it needs linkage to the multi-annual budgetary framework, because those regions and countries that are, for good reason, a little bit afraid that their economies are going to be hurt, so if we can find a way to compensate them, it’s easier to find a solution” Tuppurainen tells News Now Finland.
Brexit shadow hangs over Finnish Presidency
Despite the positive cheerleading from Finland about climate change, rule of law, possible EU expansion and other issues it wants to tackle during the next six months, the reality is that much of the EU’s attention will be focused on Brexit.
“We hope that Brexit won’t dominate our Presidency but of course events happen, and Brexit is one of those events, and I hope we can avoid a no-deal Brexit but if it comes we have to be prepared”
“Lots depends on the UK side, we will have to wait and see what the new Prime Minister decides” says Tuppurainen, referencing the ongoing campaigning between Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt to become Britain’s next Prime Minister. Both men have said they will go back to Brussels to negotiate a ‘better deal’ (sic) and both have also said they are prepared to leave the EU without a deal as well.
“There will be no new withdrawal agreement, that is clear, and I think everybody understands that as well in Britain, but they are still having hopes, and they need to settle those hopes” she says clearly.
“I think there has to be total clarity on that matter. The withdrawal agreement is as good as it is. It won’t be opened. It won’t be renegotiated. But what we can accommodate is some sort of new political declaration, or at least refining the political declaration we have. If that would be of help then we are ready”.
That political agreement covers the future relationship between the European Union and Britain once it leave the EU.
If the UK’s new Prime Minister could show to a domestic audience some kind of movement or change that he can sell as a ‘concession’ to parliament, then it might be enough to get the withdrawal agreement which was negotiated by Theresa May approved by British MPs so that the UK can leave the EU by that 31st October deadline.
Despite the British hand-wringing over Brexit, and uncertainty as the departure date looms, Tytti Tuppurainen highlights how important the next six months are for Finland – especially with a lame duck lineup of senior leaders giving the Presidency holders an elevated profile.
“We want to make an impact to European policies, because a small country like Finland needs a strong, united European Union and if we can contribute to that, it’s good for Finland and good for Europe”
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To smack or not to smack? That’s a question many parents ask themselves when it comes to disciplining their children. Some experts around the world believe it’s an outdated parenting practice that could lead to long-term negative impacts on children. Nearly fifty countries have banned domestic corporal punishment – but Australia isn’t one of them. Amy Chien-Yu Wang explores the issue.
Parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson is the proud father of six children. He says raising happy and confident children is about taking a non-violent approach. That means avoiding smacking or spanking altogether as a way of discipline.
“You can only bring your children up well without spanking or smacking. In fact research quite clearly tells us that the more we rely on hitting our children whether it's to teach them a lesson or because we are angry or a combination of the two, the more we do that and the more we rely on those punitive styles of parenting, the more likely that our children will have challenges later in their life.”
He argues corporal punishment not only damages the parent-child relationship but it can also have other negative impacts on the child.
“What happens is, years down the track those children will tend to be much more likely to have things like depression, or anxiety, or just poor coping mechanisms for stress. Perhaps another important thing to consider is that when we hit our children, what we are actually teaching them that power is an appropriate way to get what we want.”
Dr Coulson says many parents often confuse the idea of discipline with punishment.
“If you look at the definition of punishment in the dictionary, punishment is to hurt somebody because they've done something we don’t like and we hurt them by physically hurting them or we psychologically or emotionally hurt them or we take something away from them that’s important to them. It’s interesting that the definition of punishment is quite similar to bullying; it’s just that bullying has to take place over time. But the idea of discipline is quite different, it’s a punishment, the idea of discipline is that we teach our children good ways to act, we instruct, we guide them.”
University of Sunshine Coast Lecturer in Psychology Dr Rachael Sharman specialises in child development. She says there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to parenting and sometimes gentle smacking can be an effective measure when it comes to dealing with children who require strong parameters.
“In terms of very harsh, nasty brutal physical punishment, there’s absolutely no doubt that there are long term negative impacts of that but I think when most people, most Australians think of smacking or spanking their children, they are talking about, you know, the fairly light smack on the bum or the smack on the hand that’s heading towards the stove and you don’t want the child to burn themself. And really the research on that is at best mixed, and really the best studies I’ve seen suggest there really is no or very small negative outcome for that sort of everyday normal kind of smacking.”
Professor of Law at the University of Sydney Judy Cashmore says while it is not illegal for parents to impose physical punishment on their children in Australia, there does need to be clear guidelines to protect children from abuse.
“The problem with frustrated, angry parents is that they may not necessarily know they’ve gone too far but if there is a clear message that - A. You can’t use implements, you certainly can't use a closed fist, that you can’t hit children around the head or the neck would be a good place to start. At least that’ll give us consistency across Australia which we don’t currently have.”
New South Wales is the only state to have guidelines on what constitutes unreasonable chastisement. Professor Cashmore explains,“That means that it’s punishment as force that's applied to any part of the head or neck of the child, or any part in a way that's likely to cause harm that lasts more than a short period. You can see that that’s difficult because it doesn’t define what a short period is. It doesn’t define what harm is. It’s not easy to find out exactly where the boundary is between what might be seen as a smack or a spanking, or what then becomes unreasonable and when that becomes a child protection matter and when it might also alternatively move into the criminal sphere.”
Dr Justin Coulson insists any form of physical punishment on children should be banned in Australia.
“I wouldn't walk into a shopping center have you push in line and hit you. If I were to do that I’d end up in court. if I was to use the back of my hand across your shoulder I’d be charged with assault. If I did that in public to my wife or in private to my wife that would be called domestic violence, that would be called abuse. We seem to have that concept in Australia that it’s ok to hit other people if they are a quarter of our height and a fifth of our weight.”
Dr Rachael Sharman disagrees. She believes banning smacking won’t solve issues around child abuse.
“We’ve actually got some really serious child protection issues in this country and I’m always really disappointed that smacking keeps sort of coming back in the public attention when actually we’ve got some really serious problems we really need to talk about like domestic violence, sexual abuse, and alcohol problems in the home and yet this sort of minor issue like smacking keeps coming up over and over again. I sometimes wonder if it's an attempt to talk about the really difficult stuff that really matters because it's far too difficult, no-one’s got a solution.”
Professor Cashmore says sometimes law enforcement can help change social attitudes. Sweden was the first country to legislate against corporal punishment in 1979.
“We know that certainly the forms of physical punishment in those societies such as Scandinavian countries that it has sent a very clear message that it's clearly accepted in those societies that you do not hit children, that that’s not OK and those ideas are now firmly ingrained.”
Dr Coulson acknowledges parents can be confronted with challenging behaviours of their children. He says during such times, it is vital to remain calm and assess what could be the cause of concern.
“When we see the world through our children’s eyes we often see a very different picture to the one that we are seeing when we look at them through our eyes focused on our agenda and focused how they are being so inconvenient. Why are they challenging us? Is it because they are hungry? Is it because they are angry? Is it because they are lonely? Is it because they are tired? Is it because they are stressed? The more we can work with our children, the more likely it is they’ll have positive outcomes in life, higher levels of resistance, higher levels of self-worth.”
The United Nations has called for Australia to join over forty nations around the world in banning physical punishment of children. It’s also a position supported by paediatricians from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

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Winter has arrived and there’s a chill in the air! Hearty and healthy mushrooms can warm you up on the coldest days. Sautéing or roasting your favorite fungi will bring out the naturally savory and deliciously warm umami flavor.
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This is my usual day for posts about my stories, but today I want to talk about apples and real life instead.
My love for apples is no secret, and I love them best as apple sauce, which isn’t quite as boring as it sounds. For one thing, Real Applesauce tastes nothing like the putrid crap sold commercially. Properly made, apple sauce tastes like your favorite apple pie melting on your tongue and dissolving into pure happiness. For another thing, there’s more to applesauce than taste for me. There’s memory and meaning.
I make applesauce the way my mother-in-law taught me before she was my mother-in-law. There’s a story about magic in that sentence, one I want to share with the world.
Back then SpouseMom was just my boyfriend’s mom. Even when I didn’t know her well I liked her. She’s a woman who carries around herself an aura of patient, welcoming courtesy, someone whose tolerance and dry sense of humor makes people comfortable even in situations that might be unbearably awkward.
SpouseMom is pretty damned special. I’ve learned many important life lessons from her. Apple sauce was among the first.
I can’t remember why I was at Spouseman’s house on my First Sleepover Visit to his family home. I recall it was during the college years in late summer or early fall. I was probably stealing extra time away from my own turbulent household in the weeks between camp counseling and back-to-school in South Bend or on a long wekend. “Boyfriend” was a good excuse to avoid the ever-present stormy atmosphere at home, a trump my parents could not outplay with their usual strong hand of guilt cards.
Anyway, I was at not-yet Spouseman’s house, and I learned many things from SpouseMom on that visit. I learned it was possible to be a guest in someone’s home and not be nervous about my behavior all the time. I learned it was possible to have guests and not hover over them all the time. I learned that Spouseman had awesome parents.
And one afternoon SpouseMom had just put some kind of easy one-pot thing into the oven without drama or complaint. And then she handed me a saucepan. “Fill it up with apples for the tree out back,” she said. “We’ll have apple sauce with dinner.”
Dinner would be ready in an hour. Now, I’d made apple sauce with my mother more than once in my life by then. It was a Full Scale Cooking Operation. It was a Major Project. Complicated Equipment was involved. The investment of time, energy, effort and emotion was huge. The results were never entirely satisfactory. It was in a word, stressful.
Just. Make. Applesauce. For supper. It didn’t compute. And yet…
SpouseMom seemed confident, so I rolled with it and dutifully went out to fight for low-hanging fruit with the neighborhood birds, bees, and flies.
The tree was an heirloom variety I’ve immortalized in Heartwood because I fell in love with it that day. Golden Transparents ripen early, sweet and winey, and they’re so tender they bruise from rough handling and brown up at the first touch of air. But oh, the sauce they make, and the hand pies, and…well. Enough about the apples. Onward to the saucing.
I brought in a pan of scaly, bumpy backyard apples, SpouseMom handed over a peeler and picked up one herself and showed me how to peel and quarter the fruit in no time flat. In five minutes, pish-pash-posh, we had the apples ready to go. Twenty minutes after that, I had my first taste of homemade apple sauce cooked without any bitter aftertaste of stress. It blew my mind.
Lesson learned: kitchens can be places for making family as well as food. They’re where you can try new ideas and share quiet time making things easier by making them together.
I make applesauce all the time now. The big trick is to use apples whose flavors I already like. I like my sauce to taste like a fresh apple pie without crust that dissolves on the tongue, so Jonathans, Arlettes, and Winesaps are my go-to choices. And I think of SpouseMom with love and gratitude every time.
Here’s the practical side of the magic. Peel/quarter/cut out the seeded centers of a few apples, toss ’em into a stovetop pan, and turn the heat to medium. A splash of water or cider or other tasty liquid in the bottom helps if the apples are a dry variety. Sugar & cinnamon optional. Leave plenty of space above the apples because they bubble up before they collapse into sauce.
Simmer with a lid on until they’re so tender they start to fall apart. How long? That’s the tricky part. It depends on the apple variety. Golden Transparents? Less than 10 minutes. Granny Smiths? I like to live dangerously and turn the hear up to high, or else they take a half hour or more to break down.
Once the apples are steaming and squishy, stir it all up, mash out any major lumps with a potato masher or a spoon, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer another 5-10 minutes or as long as you want to boil off liquid. The natural sugars caramelize so it turns a deeper pinkish brown color. Keep cooking long enough, and you have apple butter spread. True story.
And here are some alternatives to apple sauce I’ve discovered for myself over the years:
(1) bake the prepped apples in a covered dish until they’re as tender as you like. The higher the temp the quicker the baking time. (Spouseman calls this “lazy sauce”) Beware the boilover effect, though. Burned apple on the bottom of the over smells NASTY.
(2) nuke the prepped apples in a covered dish in the microwave for 5-10 minutes . Note: I usually only do this when traveling because I hate the loud hum of the microwave and it only saves ten or twenty minutes. And in winter at home, why not warm the kitchen and make the whole house smell yummy?
Apple sauce isn’t showy, and it doesn’t make much of a spectacle on the table, but to me it will always be just a little bit magical.