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20+ of the Best Educational Board Games for Kids
Are you looking for the best educational board games for kids to use for your next family game night? Most board games teach many valuable life skills. This list of educational board games for kids will teach how to take turns, how to lose graciously (we are all working on that in this family!), how to win graciously, patience, and so much more. Most teachers look for fun ways to teach skills. Some of these games I’ve used in my own classroom as a center or even for indoor recess. Switch up your next family game night to include some of these best educational board games!
Are you tired of sitting in front of a screen? School, work, time with friends, are all now on a screen during this stay at home time. So, let’s take a break from those screens and play some games as a family! Classic games, math games, and of course, reading games are included to help make learning fun as a family.
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Reading Board Games for Kids
Jabuka combines two of my absolute favorite things: coffee beans and words! While it is similar to Bananagrams, there are significant differences. This is not for a Beginning Reader Ben. Not sure what type of reader you have? Take the quiz here!
This is not a beginner’s word game since some of the letters can be multiple letters (an “m” can be an “e” or “w” as well). You can also “steal” words by adding prefixes and suffixes. It is very fun and engaging as you shout out all of the different words you can make!
While more of a card game than a board game, Quiddler is a very fun game to play! This is a great game for all readers! You start with 3 cards, which is perfect for those Beginning Reader Bens. After each round played, you add a card to make longer words according to the official directions.
If you have a Beginning Reader Ben or a Transitional Reader Taylor, you could keep it simple and not go to the final round with all 10 cards. This is a great way to make some sight words and other CVC (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) word practice!
This is one of my personal favorites! Scrabble gets a gold star in educational board games for kids! If Scrabble is too difficult for your kids, you can always grab Scrabble Jr. This has words already on the board and players lay the letters down two at a time. My first and second graders are borderline too old for this version, although sometimes they like to play it because it’s “easy.” They aren’t great at using the trickier letters for the adult Scrabble game, but it is good for sight word practice! Scrabble Jr. is great for older preschoolers, kindergartners, and first graders who are learning their letters. It’s great to match the letters on the board!
This game is great and introduces kids to the different parts of speech. The color-coded pieces help them learn how to construct a sentence using the different parts of speech. There will be a lot of laughter over these silly sentences!
Since you can choose the length of the sentences, this game is for any type of reader! Beginning Reader Bens can start with short sentences. Create longer and even sillier sentences with those Transitional Reader Taylors and Fluent Reader Freddies! Not sure what type of reader you have? Take the quiz here for book suggestions and tips for each type of reader!
This game is perfect for building vocabulary! It’s won a lot of awards and even includes easier words for younger kids. Shout out the word that matches the definition on the card first and you’ll race around the gameboard! One perk to this game is it can be played in 10-20 minutes depending on the numbers you roll. If you need a quick educational board game for kids, try out Blurt!
Shake up the letters, flip the timer, and spend 90 seconds searching for words. You score points by jotting down words that your opponent doesn’t find. To make it easier for beginning readers (and what we do in our house!), give points to every word that they find. This is another great game to help find sight words or those simple CVC words.
Dump out your letter tiles, and start building words! The idea is to be fast and use all of your tiles. When a player uses every tile, they yell, “Peel!” and you pull another tile into your word grid.
You can also use these letter tiles to build sight words or practice spelling! For all of your Beginning Reader Bens, they also make a Big Letter Version. The tiles are bigger for those little hands to manipulate! Not sure what type of reader you have? Take the quiz here!
There are a lot of different Sequence games that we enjoy playing as a family! This one uses letter cards and players have to match the letter card with the beginning sound of the picture on the game board. This is great for letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and then this game combines those two skills into phonics!
Please note, if you have a very Beginning Reader Ben, this game may be too difficult. You can partner up or wait a bit longer to play. Once you play this game a few times, your child will most likely remember the picture that matches the letter. To up the challenge for those Transitional Reader Taylors, you can always ask for another word that starts with the same letter before they can put down a chip. Get five chips in a row to win this game!
Not sure what type of reader you have? Click to take the quiz here for book lists and strategies perfect for YOUR reader!
This game is AMAZING sight word practice and my boys do not even realize they are practicing their sight words as we play! I learned it was a Toy of the Year Finalist as I wrote this post, and I can see why. It’s both educational and fun! This game is perfect for both Beginning Reader Bens and Transitional Reader Taylors.
Zingo! Word Builder
If you can’t tell, we LOVE Zingo! in this house! This game is perfect for Beginning Reader Bens to practice those CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant words) phonics skills. They have so much FUN they do not even realize they are practicing important phonics skills!
Classic Board Games for Kids (And Adults!)
Roll your dice and decide if you’re trying for a Yahtzee or sticking with a full house! With your 3 rolls, you could almost consider this game a Math game with all of the adding your kids may need to do to figure out their score! When my middle was six, we started playing this game, so I’m not sure Ages 8+ are correct.
Another classic family game that you can even play with family and friends over Zoom! Pick a category, roll the dice, and see what words you can come up with starting with that letter. You will be amazed at how creative your kids can be in coming up with words that fit these categories! This is a great game for Transitional Reader Taylors or Fluent Reader Freddies. Not sure what type of reader you have? Take the quiz here!
There are so many different versions of Monopoly, so pick your child’s favorite! If your child is 5 or younger, I recommend Monopoly Jr. This could also have gone in the Math category since there is a LOT of math involved for the banker (so you may want to choose this position wisely or have a “helper”)! My boys are obsessed with this Lion King version.
This is a new game to our family, but it’s already well-loved! This is another game that could have gone in the Math category with the number matching, runs in one specific color, and all of the strategy involved! Don’t get stuck with a joker since you end up with -30 and the person who went out gets all of those points. Again, another great way to practice math in a classic board game for kids AND adults.
Logic Games for Kids
This is another new-to-us game that has completely taken over our house. I may order another one since my two boys fight over who gets to do the next puzzle! There are 2-D and 3-D puzzles that vary from easy to extremely difficult! There are 200 different challenges and this is a great game to build those problem-solving and spatial reasoning skills. When we are allowed to travel again, this would make a great game for a car trip. The small carrying case and instructions make it a great travel game!
Invasion of the Cow Snatchers
This is a great logic and problem-solving educational game for kids! The puzzles start off easy as you try to control a UFO to maneuver through different farm obstacles to beam up the cows. The simple puzzles get kids use to the “rules” and how many chips can cross different colored fences. This game does get tricky quickly, but that’s what makes it great to practice those problem-solving skills!
The Genius Square
This is another great educational logic game for kids. Every game is different since you roll the dice to determine where all of the pegs go on the square board. Mathematically, your kids are practicing graphing skills simply by rolling the dice and setting up the game! Then, they are using visual-spatial skills and logic to figure out how the pieces fit on the board. You can play alone or race against each other to finish the puzzle. This has occupied my boys for hours at a time! They love it!
Math Board Games for Kids
I still play this game as an adult, but it’s also a great way to practice number sense with your kids! If you play with two players, you need a run of three (so 16, 17, 18, or any three numbers in a row). You can make this game easier or harder by taking away some of the cards or keeping them all in. It’s a good teachable moment to show that if you have the number 58 in the second to last slot, there are only two possibilities to fill that last slot with either 59 or 60. This was a hard concept for my first grader, but with practice through playing this game together, he’s learned a lot about numbers!
I actually sent a picture of us playing this game to my son’s teacher, and she purchased Mobi for her classroom! This is like the game Bananagrams but for math facts! You can only use addition and subtraction for younger kids and then work up to multiplication and division. The rules are simple and the idea is simply to practice those facts in a fun way!
If you’re following me over on Instagram, you know this game has been a family favorite of ours for years from my Stories! My two-year-old requests we play “Meh-key-train” often so she can play with the colorful trains! There are a LOT of different ways to play this, so make your own house rules together!
On your first turn, you want to use as many dominoes as possible to make a long train by matching the numbers. Someone can start a “Mexitrain” where everyone can play and add one domino on each turn. Doubles let you play two tiles at a time, and the whole point is to get rid of all of your tiles and end up with the lowest score. You can literally spend hours playing this game starting with double twelves and ending with double zeroes!
This is an addition and subtraction game but it also reviews even and odd numbers as well! This was one of my go-to educational board games for kids in my classroom, and now it’s a family favorite! Roll three dice to add or subtract your way around the swamp. You can try to take the Crocodile Shortcut but don’t get stuck on the Endless Loop for too long before you make it out of the swamp! This is a fun game to play instead of doing an online math game or fact worksheet.
This game has won over 35 awards! I remember playing this game when I was younger. You can play this game by yourself or race with family members to get as many sets as possible! This reinforces properties of shapes, paying attention to details, and just encourages a different way of thinking while having FUN! You can also play one puzzle a day digitally by clicking here.
There is also a multiplication and division version of this game. This is a great way to practice those math facts and see the relationship between them on the triangular game board. Be the first to lay out all of your cards and yell out “Tri-Fact-A!” to win the game.
Which of these educational board games for kids will you play next?
Have you played any of these games with your family? What are your favorites? Would you add any games to this list?! Let us know in the comments! Don’t forget to take the quiz to find out what type of reader you have here!

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Ford recalls 1.7 lakh units of Figo, Classic models to fix steering problem
Ford India on Friday said it has started preemptive inspection of the rear axle of 131,922 cars for possible defect that may result in unstable ride, handling and braking. It will also replace the power steering hose in an additional 34,099 cars. The recall will impact different batches of Figo and Classic manufactured between January 2010 and June 2012.
"Ford India is extending its existing voluntary field service action (FSA) and will recall the remaining batches of Ford Figo and Ford Classic models to inspect them for potential issues related to the rear twist beam (RTB) and the power assisted steering (PAS) hose," Ford India said in a statement.
The company will inspect the rear twist beam of 109,469 Figo and 22,453 Ford Classic produced and sold from January 2011 till June 2012. The cars will not necessarily need part replacements, it said.
Last year, Ford had recalled over 1.28 lakh Figo and Classic cars to rectify problems related to steering system and rear suspension.
This is the eighth major car recall in the country this year, the highest in any single year. In July, Ford's American counterpart General Motors had recalled 114,000 units of its multi utility vehicle Tavera. GM followed it up with recall of 4,000 Sail sedans and U-VA hatchbacks earlier this month.
Ford said it is contacting owners of the potentially affected vehicles through notification letters. Customers may also contact their local Ford dealers.
Ford will inspect the vehicles for a crack in the rear axle that first results in abnormal noise and if ignored could lead to the beam breaking, diminishing the ride and handling of the cars and rendering them inoperable.
In the case of the power steering hose, the problem has been identified as a potential for oil leak, which could result in fumes being emitted from the area. It may also be possible for power steering fluid to come into contact with the vehicle's exhaust components, creating a potential for smoke and also, in extreme cases, fire in the vehicle.
This is the biggest vehicle recall in terms of cars impacted by a technical issue since Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, the apex body of Indian auto industry, initiated a voluntary recall for its members in July last year.


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Jibril Hirbo hails from a tiny mountaintop town called Marsabit, in northern Kenya. Now, as a population geneticist, Hirbo has completed perhaps the largest-ever genetic study of people from Kenya and other East African nations.
The study, he reported yesterday, examined 1,500 people from 66 ethnic groups in East Africa, roughly doubling the number of African populations studied to date. The study provides valuable data about human evolution. For instance, it strengthens the evidence that the “out of Africa” event, in which humans left the continent to colonize the rest of the world, occurred in East Africa sometime within the past 100,000 years. And the data will help clarify the migration and mixing events that connect Africa’s diverse ethnic groups.
Hirbo says, the results are especially interesting to people from his own ethnic group, the Burgee, a group of about 10,000, many of whom now live in southern Ethiopia. He remembers that as a child, people in his town started to suffer from increasing rates of diabetes and cancer, and they weren’t sure why. Some blamed it on witchcraft, or on caste, thinking that these were diseases of the lower classes. But then, respected members of the community started dying from these same diseases. So the caste explanation couldn’t be right.
That’s what motivated Hirbo to become one of only two people from his primary school to go to college, and the only one to get a doctoral degree. At first, he wanted to become a medical doctor, to try to understand the reason behind the illnesses that plagued his neighbors. But along the way, his goals changed. He wanted to understand the genetic variation that might predispose some to disease and grant others immunity. He is now a graduate student working with Sarah Tishkoff of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
African genetics have not been nearly as well studied as genetics of Europeans and other western populations. But the few studies that have been done so far, such as Hirbo’s, confirm that Africa harbors more genetic diversity than Europe, because humanity’s original genetic diversity was slowly lost as humans migrated away from Africa to colonize the rest of the world.
Tishkoff says that population studies like Hirbo’s are important for understanding both human history and genetic characteristics that might affect people’s propensity to get disease and respond to drug treatments. And the Africans who participate in the studies hope to learn something about their own histories, Hirbo says.
For that reason, Hirbo and Tishkoff both have plans to travel back to Africa to share what they have found. “I grew up in a small village where people narrate oral traditions and myths about their origins, and so when you tell people you want to know about the traditions based on blood, that’s what they understand, and they really get excited about the results,” Hirbo says.
And it’s no longer true that Hirbo’s old friends and neighbors in Marsabit believe that disease is a result of witchcraft. Now they know, Hirbo says, that disease is “a problem of blood.”


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|Title:||Secretome of Undifferentiated Neural Progenitor Cells Induces Histological and Motor Improvements in a Rat Model of Parkinson's Disease|
|Author(s):||Pinheiro, Bárbara Filipa Mendes|
Teixeira, Fábio Gabriel Rodrigues
Anjo, Sandra I.
Behie, Leo A.
Salgado, A. J.
Human neural progenitor cells
|Journal:||Stem Cells Translational Medicine|
|Citation:||Mendes‐Pinheiro, B., Teixeira, F. G., Anjo, S. I., Manadas, B., Behie, L. A., & Salgado, A. J. (2018). Secretome of Undifferentiated Neural Progenitor Cells Induces Histological and Motor Improvements in a Rat Model of Parkinson's Disease. Stem cells translational medicine, 7(11), 829-838|
|Abstract(s):||Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative movement disorder that results from the death of dopamine (DA) neurons. Over recent years, differentiated or undifferentiated neural stem cells (NSCs) transplantation has been widely used as a means of cell replacement therapy. However, compelling evidence has brought attention to the array of bioactive molecules produced by stem cells, defined as secretome. As described in the literature, other cell populations have a high-neurotrophic activity, but little is known about NSCs. Moreover, the exploration of the stem cell secretome is only in its initial stages, particularly as applied to neurodegenerative diseases. Thus, we have characterized the secretome of human neural progenitor cells (hNPCs) through proteomic analysis and investigated its effects in a 6-hydroxidopamine (6-OHDA) rat model of PD in comparison with undifferentiated hNPCs transplantation. Results revealed that the injection of hNPCs secretome potentiated the histological recovery of DA neurons when compared to the untreated group 6-OHDA and those transplanted with cells (hNPCs), thereby supporting the functional motor amelioration of 6-OHDA PD animals. Additionally, hNPCs secretome proteomic characterization has revealed that these cells have the capacity to secrete a wide range of important molecules with neuroregulatory actions, which are most likely support the effects observed. Overall, we have concluded that the use of hNPCs secretome partially modulate DA neurons cell survival and ameliorate PD animals' motor deficits, disclosing improved results when compared to cell transplantation approaches, indicating that the secretome itself could represent a route for new therapeutic options for PD regenerative medicine. Stem Cells Translational Medicine 2018;7:829-838.|
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Best Commercial Diets: Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Committing to a commercial diet plan
You've decided to spend your hard-earned dollars to lose some weight -- now it's real. So, do you invest in a diet book as your personal weight-loss guide or go all out with a meal-replacement program? These commercial diet plans, evaluated in the 2016 U.S. News Best Diets rankings, feature different approaches, costs and degrees of difficulty. Some plans are trendy while others are tried-and-true. See how nutrition experts ranked the 17 top commercial diets, and learn which one could work best for you.
#1 (tie) Mayo Clinic Diet
With a focus on lifelong healthy eating, the Mayo Clinic Diet tied for the top spot among commercial diets. Part 1 of the plan focuses on 15 key eating habits: some to add and others to drop. Part 2 centers on learning how to adjust servings based on the Mayo Clinic's food pyramid. Although you may spend a little more on groceries such as fruits, veggies and whole-grain products, there's no added membership fee. The essential guide, "The Mayo Clinic Diet Book," costs $26.
#1 (tie) Weight Watchers Diet
While it's been around for years, Weight Watchers -- which tied for No. 1 among commercial diets -- keeps changing. Its new Beyond the Scale program emphasizes eating healthier, adopting fitness that fits your life and "developing the skills and connection to tune in and unlock inner strength." You can spend a little money -- a $20 starter fee -- or a lot, depending on whether you want to access the chat service and online digital tools, for example, and/or personal coaching. Food is purchased on your own.
#3 Jenny Craig Diet
If a diet featuring prepacked meals, a personalized eating and exercise plan and weekly one-on-one counseling appeals to you, then Jenny Craig -- which ranked No. 3 on U.S. News' Best Commercial and Best Weight-Loss Diets lists -- might be a good fit. Studies show participants who stick with the plan achieve significant weight loss. However, between the enrollment and/or consultation fees, in addition to average food tallies of $15 to $23 a day, cost is definitely a consideration.
#4 Biggest Loser Diet
You've probably seen the reality-TV success stories of Biggest Loser contestants, who win by losing the most body weight. You can try the Biggest Loser Diet at home. Biggest Loser books include "6 Weeks to a Healthier You," which guides you through meal plans based on the diet's healthy food pyramid, and recommends different types of exercise. Books are available in paperback and e-book editions. The Biggest Loser Bootcamp program includes eight weeks of daily workout videos for $39.99.
#5 (tie) Slim-Fast Diet
Convenient and simple to follow, the Slim-Fast Diet can help you lose weight if you're OK with subbing standard breakfast and lunch foods with shakes, meals bars and snack bars. The Slim-Fast Diet allows you 1,200 daily calories, spread between its meal-replacement products, healthy snacks and a 500-calorie meal you prepare on your own, from one of the many recipes provided. Evidence suggests Slim-Fast is effective for long-term weight loss. And with an eight-pack of shakes running about $10, and five snacks at about $5, it's pretty affordable.
#5 (tie) Spark Solution Diet
Could two weeks of structured diet and exercise spark your momentum for long-term weight loss and healthier living? That's the premise for the Spark Solution Diet, which tied ninth in U.S. News' Best Fast Weight-Loss Diets. If you're a person who enjoys planning and following guidelines, the balanced, 1,500-calorie diet and daily workouts featured in "The Spark Solution" book could be for you. The detailed shopping lists provided and an initial dining-out ban should help keep your food costs under control.
#7 (tie) Flat Belly Diet
The Flat Belly Diet (not to be confused with the Abs Diet) snagged the seventh spot in Best Commercial Diets. Although expert reviewers were skeptical about the plan's ability to spot-reduce belly fat, they praised the diet's nutritional soundness and safety. The Flat Belly program focuses on foods rich in monounsaturated fatty acids -- or MUFAs -- such as nuts, seed, olive oil and avocados, which are paired with fruits, veggies, whole grains, legumes and fish. Costs include online membership and "The Flat Belly Diet" essential guidebook.
#7 (tie) HMR Program
If you're seeking significant weight loss, the HMR or Health Management Resources program -- which tied for first among Best Fast Weight-Loss Diets and landed second on the Best Weight-Loss Diets list-- could be a good fit. Combining meal replacements, fruits and veggies, structure, healthy lifestyle strategies and physical activity, the HMR Program offers different tracks, including HMR at Home, which delivers meals and shakes to your door. Costs include a starter kit ($294 at full price), and two-week reorder kits at $180. If you have 40-plus pounds to lose, the Decision-Free Diet, a very-low calorie, in-clinic option, might be your best bet.
#7 Nutrisystem Diet
If you don't want too much added planning, the Nutrisystem Diet takes over your meal-management chores. The diet determines portions, prepares and delivers heat-and-eat meals, and tells you when and what to eat. A basic four-week plan starts at just under $10 each day. For people with diabetes, Nutrisystem D, a diabetes program similar to the mainstream plans but with certain foods excluded, appears to help dieters lower their fasting and long-term blood-sugar levels.
#10 (tie) Abs Diet
Aimed at building lean muscle and burning fat, the Abs Diet tied for 10th place among commercial diets. You'll eat frequently -- six times a day -- focusing on the 12 Abs Diet Powerfoods, including almonds, beans and spinach. No calorie-counting is required, just a willingness to forgo unhealthy foods such as sugary cereals, cookies and crackers. Exercise is a mainstay of the six-week plan, with online membership at just under $15 per month, or about $35 for three months, plus the cost of the essential "The New Abs Diet" guidebook and other optional books.
#10 (tie) South Beach Diet
The three-phase South Beach Diet may be most useful if you're looking for quick weight loss -- up to 8 to 12 pounds a week. (It tied for seventh in Best Fast Weight-Loss Diets.) The focus is on choosing good carbs and healthy fats -- in foods like veggies, fish, eggs, low-fat dairy and lean protein like chicken and turkey, whole grains and nuts. The essential guidebook: "South Beach Diet Supercharged: Faster Weight Loss and Better Health for Life," costs $24.95 in hardcover, with optional online membership at $5 a week.
#12 Zone Diet
Created by a biochemist, the Zone Diet looks at food like a drug -- you need to take the right dose at the right time. Maintaining proper hormone balance and stable blood sugar is key to weight-loss success, according to the diet's central theory. You'll eat three meals and two snacks throughout the day, carefully balancing colorful carbs, low-fat proteins and healthy-fat portions. A week's supply of Zone 1-2-3 foods, such as pasta and buns, costs about $70; a package of 14 shakes costs about $35. "A Week in the Zone," the diet guidebook, is about $8; online membership is free.
#13 Medifast Diet
If you enjoy ready-to-eat products and don't mind having them for five of six daily meals, you might consider the Medifast Diet, particularly for short-term weight loss. The diet features a "5+1" plan that provides 100-calorie Medifast products such as shakes, bars, oatmeal, soup or even cheese puffs, each making up a single meal. (You're responsible for fixing the sixth "lean-and-green" meal.) A two-week trial kit runs about $170 at full price. You'll slowly wean yourself off Medifast products and transition to a wider range of healthy foods.
#14 Body Reset Diet
The Body Reset Diet aims to reset your metabolism to give your body a jump-start on weight loss. You have to really, really like smoothies to survive the first five-day phase consisting of a white smoothie (milk or yogurt) for breakfast, a red smoothie (fruit) for lunch and a green smoothie (veggies) for dinner. The following two phases work solid food back in. Light resistance training and a daily 10,000 steps-worth of walking round out the plan. Extra costs are minimal -- although you may need to spring for a blender.
#15 Atkins Diet
When talk turns to low-carb eating, the Atkins Diet might be what springs to mind. One of the more-established diets, Atkins drew low ratings from expert reviewers in terms of nutritional soundness, safety and heart health. However, the popular diet earned high marks for fast weight loss, tying for third place. Costs beyond the $16 essential guide, "The New Atkins for a New You," depend on your choice of protein sources and whether you stock up on the many available Atkins products.
#16 Dukan Diet
If you like large portions and lots of rules, check out the Dukan Diet, named for the French physician who created it. The plan includes the protein-packed "Attack" phase, the "Cruise" phase that works in non-starchy veggies, the "Consolidation" phase where you can mix and match those foods and "Permanent Stabilization," which lets you eat whatever you want six days a week, with a pure-protein day on the seventh. "The Dukan Diet" guide costs $26, with optional coaching available at just under $30 per month.
#17 Whole30 Diet
The 30 in the trendy Whole30 Diet represents the number of days you go without a variety of food types in this highly restrictive diet. If you can absolutely pass on sugar (even artificial), alcohol, grains, legumes (even peanut butter) or dairy for one month, the diet is "designed to help you put an end to unhealthy cravings and habits, restore a healthy metabolism, heal your digestive tract and balance your immune system," as described by its creators. Food costs depend on whether you opt for the "best" options on the Whole-30 sample grocery lists.
Lisa Esposito is a Patient Advice reporter at U.S. News. You can follow her on Twitter, connect with her on LinkedIn or email her at firstname.lastname@example.org.

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"A portrait of my child once a week, every week of 2014"
Please excuse my horrible iphone pic of Gem this week. I completely forgot about this project and didn't take my camera out once. Instead we were on the go quite a bit and I believe this was Gemma's favourite moment; discovering hoola hoopping at Tumbling Tots. She's a natural, naturally.
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Watch Dard Dilo Ke Kam Ho Jaate Video Song from The Xpose featuring Himesh Reshammiya and Sonali Raut.
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A soulful sad love song from Himesh Reshammiya, This time Himesh hasn't rendered the voice to a song which is going to picturised on himself, But doing lip-sync on Mohammed Irfan's voice (singer who sang songs like Phir Mohabbat, Baarish, Behne De from Raavan etc.), Music is composed by Himesh Reshammiya while Lyrics of Dard Dilo Ke are penned by Sameer Anjaan.
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Are you looking to create a captivating living room that exudes adventure and brings the untamed beauty of the safari into your home? Look no further than our guide to stunning safari living room decor! With its rich earthy tones, wild animal prints, and natural textures, safari-inspired design is a popular choice for those who crave an exotic yet elegant ambiance. In this article, we will explore how you can effortlessly transform your living room into a captivating safari retreat, where you can escape the ordinary and immerse yourself in the untamed wonders of the wild. So, buckle up and get ready to embark on a thrilling design journey!
Creating a Wildlife-inspired Color Palette
When it comes to decorating your living room with a safari theme, choosing the right color palette is crucial. The colors you select will set the tone for the entire space, so it’s important to choose hues that reflect the beauty of the safari and create a captivating atmosphere. Here are some tips to help you create a wildlife-inspired color palette for your living room:
1. Incorporate Earthy Tones
To capture the essence of the safari, start by incorporating earthy tones into your color scheme. Think warm browns, rich greens, and golden yellows. These colors mimic the natural landscape of the savannah and will instantly transport you to the heart of the wilderness.
2. Add pops of Animal-Inspired Colors
A key element of a safari-inspired color palette is the inclusion of animal-inspired colors. Consider incorporating shades of zebra black and white, cheetah spots, or leopard prints. These bold patterns and colors will add depth and visual interest to your living room, creating a wildlife-inspired sanctuary.
3. Balance with Neutral Shades
To ensure that your color palette doesn’t overwhelm the space, it’s important to balance the bold and vibrant hues with neutral shades. Use beige, ivory, or taupe as a backdrop to allow the safari-inspired colors to shine. Neutral tones will also create a sense of calmness and balance in your living room.
4. Don’t Forget About Blue
While earthy tones dominate the safari color palette, adding hints of blue can enhance the overall ambiance. Consider incorporating shades of navy or turquoise to represent the endless African sky or the vibrant waters of a watering hole. Blue will provide a refreshing contrast to the warm and earthy hues in your living room.
5. Use Textured and Natural Materials
When selecting furniture and accessories for your safari-themed living room, opt for textured and natural materials. Consider incorporating rattan, wicker, or bamboo furniture to mimic the natural elements found in the safari. These materials not only add depth and texture but also complement the color palette by reinforcing the wildlife-inspired theme.
6. Experiment with Patterns
Patterning is an essential aspect of safari decor. Experiment with animal-inspired patterns such as zebra stripes, leopard spots, or tiger prints. You can incorporate these patterns through throw pillows, rugs, or even wallpaper. Patterns will add visual interest and create a dynamic and adventurous atmosphere in your living room.
By following these tips, you can create a wildlife-inspired color palette that will transform your living room into a stunning safari-inspired retreat. Remember to balance bold colors with neutral shades, incorporate textured materials, and don’t be afraid to experiment with patterns. With the right color palette, you’ll be able to capture the beauty of the safari and create a captivating atmosphere in your living room.
Incorporating Animal Prints and Patterns
Discover how to tastefully incorporate animal prints and patterns into your living room decor for a touch of safari chic.
1. Choose the Right Animal Prints
When incorporating animal prints into your living room decor, it’s essential to choose the right ones that complement your space. Opt for prints that mimic the patterns found in nature, such as leopard, zebra, or cheetah prints. These prints add a sense of adventure and exoticism to your living room.
- Leopard prints are known for their bold and intricate black spots on a beige or golden background. They add a touch of luxury and sophistication to your living room.
- Zebra prints feature black and white stripes. They create a sleek and modern look, perfect for contemporary living room decor.
- Cheetah prints have smaller and more irregular spots compared to leopard prints. They add a sense of playfulness and energy to your living room.
2. Layer Animal Prints with Neutral Colors
To create a balanced and cohesive look, it’s essential to layer animal prints with neutral colors. This prevents your living room from feeling overwhelming or too busy.
Start by choosing a neutral color palette for your walls, furniture, and larger decor pieces. Shades of beige, cream, taupe, or gray work well with animal prints. Then, use animal prints as accents through smaller decor elements like throw pillows, rugs, curtains, or artwork.
By layering animal prints with neutral colors, you create a harmonious blend of safari-inspired patterns and a sophisticated atmosphere in your living room.
3. Mix and Match Animal Prints
One way to elevate your safari living room decor is by mixing and matching different animal prints. This creates a dynamic and visually interesting space that captures the essence of the wild.
For example, you can pair a zebra-printed rug with leopard-printed throw pillows or mix a cheetah-printed chair with a zebra-printed ottoman. The key is to balance the different prints throughout your living room and maintain a cohesive color scheme.
4. Combine Animal Prints with Natural Materials
To enhance the safari aesthetic of your living room decor, incorporate natural materials alongside animal prints. This combination adds texture and depth to your space, evoking the feeling of being on a real safari adventure.
Consider incorporating materials such as rattan, bamboo, jute, or sisal. Use these materials in your furniture, lighting fixtures, or decorative elements like baskets or planters. This combination of animal prints and natural materials creates a cohesive and authentic safari-inspired living room.
5. Use Animal Prints in Unexpected Ways
Don’t limit animal prints to just pillows or rugs; think outside the box and use them in unexpected ways to make a statement in your living room.
“Animal prints can be used to upholster chairs, create an accent wall, or even as wallpaper for a bold and unique look.”
Get creative and incorporate animal prints in furniture upholstery, wallpaper, or as a statement piece through a bold piece of artwork. These unexpected uses of animal prints add a daring and adventurous touch to your living room decor.
Introducing Natural Elements
Bring the essence of the safari into your living room by incorporating natural elements such as wood, plants, and animal-inspired textures. By adding these elements, you can create a stunning safari living room decor that will transport you to the heart of the wilderness.
Wood is an essential element that adds warmth and natural beauty to any space. Incorporate wooden furniture pieces, such as a coffee table or side table, to bring a touch of the safari into your living room. Opt for furniture made from reclaimed or sustainable wood for an eco-friendly and authentic look.
Plants are a great way to infuse your living room with a sense of nature and tranquility. Choose large leafy plants, such as palm trees or ferns, to mimic the lush greenery of the jungle. Place them strategically around the room to create a tropical oasis.
3. Animal-Inspired Textures
Add a sense of adventure to your living room by incorporating animal-inspired textures. Use rugs or throw pillows with animal prints, such as zebra or leopard, to create a focal point in the space. These bold patterns will add visual interest and a touch of the wild to your decor.
You can also include natural materials like rattan or wicker furniture to further enhance the safari theme. These textures will create a sense of openness and connection to the outdoors. Pair them with soft cushions and throws in earthy tones to complete the look.
Additionally, consider adding artwork or photographs featuring safari animals to the walls. These can serve as a conversation starter and further reinforce the theme.
By incorporating natural elements such as wood, plants, and animal-inspired textures, you can create a stunning safari living room decor that will transport you to the heart of the wilderness. Embrace the adventurous spirit of the safari and let your living room become a sanctuary of nature and tranquility.
Choosing Safari-inspired Furniture
When it comes to creating a stunning safari living room decor, choosing the right furniture is crucial. Safari-inspired furniture not only adds a touch of adventure to your space, but also creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere. In this section, we will explore the different options for safari-inspired furniture and provide you with tips on how to select pieces that blend comfort, style, and the essence of the wild.
1. Start with the Basics
Before diving into the world of safari-inspired furniture, it’s important to start with the basics. Assess the size of your living room and determine the amount of space you have available for furniture. This will help you narrow down your options and ensure that the pieces you choose fit perfectly.
2. Embrace Natural Materials
When it comes to safari living room decor, natural materials are key. Look for furniture pieces made from materials like rattan, bamboo, and reclaimed wood. These materials not only add an organic touch to your space, but also create a sense of warmth and coziness.
- Incorporate a rattan armchair with plush cushions for a comfortable seating option.
- Opt for a coffee table made from reclaimed wood to add a rustic touch to your living room.
- Consider adding a bamboo side table for extra storage and a touch of elegance.
3. Choose Earthy Tones
Earth tones are the perfect choice for safari-inspired furniture. Colors like beige, brown, and olive green create a calming and natural ambiance in your living room. Incorporate these tones through your furniture choices to tie the whole decor together.
4. Mix and Match Textures
To add visual interest and depth to your safari living room decor, don’t be afraid to mix and match textures. Combining different textures creates a rich and layered look that evokes the feeling of being in the wild. Here are some texture options to consider:
- Animal prints: Incorporate pillows or a small accent chair in leopard or zebra prints to add a touch of safari elegance.
- Woven elements: Add texture and dimension to your space with woven baskets, wall hangings, or a jute rug.
- Natural fibers: Include furniture pieces made from natural fibers like seagrass or jute to create a relaxed and tropical vibe.
By mixing and matching textures, you’ll be able to create a visually stimulating and captivating space that truly captures the essence of the wild.
5. Don’t Forget the Cozy Elements
While safari-inspired furniture focuses on style and the essence of the wild, comfort should not be compromised. Make sure to include cozy elements in your living room decor to create a space that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also inviting and comfortable.
“Remember, your living room is a place for relaxation and enjoyment!”
- Add plush pillows and throw blankets in earthy tones to your sofas and chairs for added comfort.
- Incorporate a cozy reading nook with a comfortable armchair, a floor lamp, and a side table for your favorite books.
- Consider a fluffy rug or carpet to add warmth and softness to your living room floor.
6. Be Mindful of Space
Lastly, it’s important to be mindful of the space you have available in your living room. Avoid overcrowding the room with too much furniture. Instead, opt for a few statement pieces that capture the safari theme and leave enough space for movement and functionality.
Now that you have a better understanding of how to choose safari-inspired furniture, you can bring the essence of the wild into your living room and create a stunning safari living room decor that will leave everyone in awe.
Adding Statement Pieces and Artwork
When it comes to creating a stunning safari living room, one of the most essential elements is the use of statement pieces and artwork. These elements have the power to transform your space and bring the safari theme to life. In this section, we will explore how you can choose the right statement pieces and artwork that will enhance your overall decor.
Choosing Statement Pieces
Statement pieces are bold, eye-catching elements that serve as focal points in your living room. They are designed to make a statement and create a sense of visual interest. When selecting statement pieces for your safari living room, consider the following:
- Opt for furniture with unique silhouettes and animal-inspired prints or patterns.
- Incorporate natural materials like wood, rattan, and bamboo to add an authentic safari feel.
- Use vibrant colors such as earth tones, burnt oranges, and olive greens to mimic the rich hues of the African landscape.
- Consider incorporating statement lighting fixtures like chandeliers or floor lamps with animal motifs.
Artwork plays a crucial role in setting the mood and adding depth to your safari living room. Here are some tips for selecting artwork:
-  Look for paintings, prints, or photographs that depict African wildlife, landscapes, or tribal art.
- Choose artwork with warm colors and natural textures to evoke the safari atmosphere.
- Consider displaying art in unique ways, such as a gallery wall or leaning pieces against the wall for a more casual look.
-  Don’t limit yourself to traditional framed artwork – explore other forms such as sculptures, masks, or tapestries.
By carefully selecting statement pieces and artwork that reflect the safari theme, you can create a visually stunning living room that transports you to the wilds of Africa. Remember to choose pieces that resonate with you and create a sense of harmony within your space.
Accessorizing with Safari-inspired Decor
When it comes to creating a stunning safari-themed living room, one of the most important aspects is the careful selection of accessories. With the right pillows, rugs, and artwork, you can elevate your space to a whole new level of sophistication. Let’s explore how you can add the perfect finishing touches to your safari living room.
Choose the Right Pillows
Pillows are not only functional but also serve as decorative elements in your living room. When selecting pillows for your safari-inspired decor, opt for patterns and textures that evoke the wild beauty of the African savannah. Look for animal prints like leopard or zebra, and consider mixing and matching different sizes and shapes for added visual interest.
Enhance with Safari-inspired Rugs
Rugs play a crucial role in tying the room together and adding warmth to your safari living room. Opt for rugs in earthy tones such as beige, tan, or brown to mimic the natural color palette of the safari. Look for rugs with animal prints or tribal patterns to further enhance the safari theme. Consider layering different rugs for added texture and dimension.
Display Artwork that Reflects the Safari Theme
Artwork is an excellent way to add personality and style to your living room. When choosing artwork for a safari-themed decor, select pieces that feature wildlife, African landscapes, or tribal motifs. Look for paintings, prints, or photographs that capture the spirit of the safari. You can also opt for wall hangings or sculptures made from natural materials like wood or metal to add an organic element to the room.
Use Natural Materials
To enhance the safari ambiance, incorporate natural materials into your decor. Choose furniture made from materials like rattan, bamboo, or reclaimed wood for an earthy and authentic feel. Use woven baskets or trays made from natural fibers to store and display items. Incorporate plants or dried grasses to bring the lushness of the African landscape indoors.
Play with Textures
Textures can add depth and visual interest to your safari living room. Mix and match different textures to create a more dynamic space. Consider incorporating elements like faux animal hides, wicker baskets, or textured fabrics in your furniture and decor. These textures will not only capture the spirit of the safari but also create a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
Consider African-inspired Accents
To truly immerse yourself in the safari theme, consider adding African-inspired accents to your living room. Look for decorative items like tribal masks, African pottery, or handcrafted sculptures. These unique pieces will not only add character to your space but also serve as conversation starters.
In conclusion, accessorizing your safari-themed living room requires careful selection of pillows, rugs, artwork, and other elements. By incorporating safari-inspired decor, you can create a space that exudes sophistication and transports you to the captivating landscapes of the African wilderness. So, go ahead and bring the spirit of safari into your living room with these expert tips!
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you ready to transform your living room into a stunning safari-inspired space? Let’s address some common queries:
|What are some key elements of safari decor?
|Safari decor often includes elements such as animal prints, natural textures, lush greenery, and tribal patterns.
|How can I incorporate animal prints without overwhelming the room?
|Opt for tasteful accents like throw pillows, rugs, or artwork. Mix them with neutral tones to create balance.
|Which furniture pieces work best in a safari living room?
|Think sturdy, natural materials like bamboo, rattan, or wicker. A comfortable sofa and accent chairs with animal print upholstery can also bring the safari theme to life.
|What about the color palette?
|Earthy tones like beige, brown, green, and burnt orange are perfect for a safari-inspired room. Consider adding pops of color with vibrant accessories.
|How can I create a sense of adventure in the space?
|⚡ Incorporate travel-inspired decor such as maps, vintage suitcases, or framed photographs from your own adventures.
|What lighting should I use to enhance the safari atmosphere?
|Consider warm, ambient lighting with fixtures that resemble lanterns or use woven shades to diffuse light beautifully.
Thanks for Exploring the Stunning Safari Living Room Decor!
We hope this article has provided you with inspiration and guidance on creating a safari-themed living room that will transport you to the heart of the wilderness. By incorporating key elements of safari decor, carefully selecting furniture and color palettes, and adding personal touches, you can design a space that exudes the spirit of adventure and brings a touch of the wild into your home. So start decorating, and don’t forget to visit us again for more exciting interior design ideas!

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Just to add to what Steven has alluded to. If the moon dissappeared now, it would affect huge numbers of ecosystems, not just tidal systems. Many organisms use the moon light as a way to navigate, hunt etc.
In fact hatchling turtles when they climb out of the sand head into the water due to moonlight, without they would be lost or going in the wrong direction. This is actually one of the problems of building resorts on beachfronts. If turtls lay their eggs there, and they have large lights, like many resorts do, it throws the poor little turtles out and they dont know where to go.
So there would be a period of adaptation until species became used to this.


After struggling with depression, teen creates ‘notOK’ app to help others get support
As Hannah Lucas struggled with depression, she wished she had a way to alert family and friends when she was not okay. She created an easy-to-use smartphone app to help others in moments of crisis.
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THQ’s announced details of the new map pack for Homefront, called The Rock.
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I would love to say I'm embarking on another project - NOT! At least not right now. I ordered this yarn and crochet hook a couple of weeks before Christmas to make this adorable neck scarf http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19311178. I was going to crochet it up quickly during my winter vacation.
Unfortunately, due to the terrible weather around the country, I did not receive the package until yesterday! I just loved the colorways shown in the Etsy listing for the pattern, so I ordered the same yarn - and it's so soft!. But, the project will be placed in my "to-do" drawer for now as the next few weekends will be spent getting our house ready to put on the market!
You still have lots of time to enter my Whirl Into Winter giveaway! Just leave a comment on this post about where you would like to be in winter and you will be eligible for some terrific gifts! There are over 50 of us participating, so you can enter for lots of great giveaways on the Whirl Into Winter Blog!


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A group of scientists, led by the American Museum of Natural History and Bat Conservation International, has discovered a new bat species in a mountain range in West Africa. The striking orange-black animal was recently described in the journal American Museum Novitates.
In an era when animal species disappear rather than appear, discoveries like these are all the more important. A bonus is that this is a new mammal, which is even rarer, especially when they have such a spectacular appearance as this bat with its bright orange fur and black wings.
There are more than 1,400 bat species, and about 20 more are added to the list each year. But most of the time, these are discoveries in laboratories where species that are very similar and that were previously thought to be the same turn out to be genetically different.
For researchers to go out into the field, catch an animal, hold it in their hand and say, “This is something unknown,” is much more unusual.
The bat was discovered in 2018 during field surveys in the Nimba Mountains in Guinea. It is a succession of African ‘heavenly islands’ with peaks that are 1,600 to 1,750 meters above sea level.
They are home to exceptional biodiversity, including bats. The scientists were busy recording which bats lived in which natural caves and mine tunnels. Of particular interest was Lamotte’s round-leaved bat (Hipposideros lamottei), which is critically endangered and only occurs in this mountain range.
But during the investigation, the scientists came across a peculiar bat whose appearance did not match any of the bats that lived in this area. The researchers soon realized they had discovered a new species and began the long journey of collecting data to demonstrate it effectively.
For example, they conducted a genetic analysis that showed that this bat is at least five percent different from its closest relatives.
The scientists named the bat Myotis Nimbaensis. It is possible that this new species is the second only to be found in this particular mountain range, like Lamotte’s round-leaved bat.
Bats play a critical ecological role in West Africa by spreading seeds, pollinating plants, and controlling insect species.
Still, they are often persecuted for superstition and, like many other species, are also threatened by habitat loss. The scientists hope this discovery will help protect the bats in the region.


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Author : Peter Taylor-Gooby,Benjamin Leruth,Heejung Chung
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European welfare states are undergoing profound change, driven by globalization, technical changes, and population ageing. More immediately, the aftermath of the Great Recession and unprecedented levels of immigration have imposed additional pressures. This book examines welfare state transformations across a representative range of European countries and at the EU level, and considers likely new directions in social policy. It reviews the dominant neo-liberal austerity response and discusses social investment, fightback, welfare chauvinism, and protectionism. It argues that the class solidarities and cleavages that shaped the development of welfare states are no longer powerful. Tensions surrounding divisions between old and young, women and men, immigrants and denizens, and between the winners in a new, more competitive, world and those who feel left behind are becoming steadily more important. European countries have entered a period of political instability and this is reflected in policy directions. Austerity predominates nearly everywhere, but patterns of social investment, protectionism, neo-Keynesian intervention, and fightback vary between countries. The volume identify areas of convergence and difference in European welfare state futures in this up-to-date study - essential reading to grasp the pace and directions of change.

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UWCU Into Makeovers for Branch Expansion
When it comes to branch expansion, the $1.4 billion UW Credit Union of Madison, Wis. is hardly averse to makeovers.
Last month the Wisconsin credit union opened its fourth Milwaukee-area branch in Waukesha, its 20th in the state, on the site of an old Equitable Bank building. Two years ago the bank took over a like-new vacant Amcore Bank branch in suburban Wauwatosa prior to last December’s failure of the Illinois based bank.
And in April 2013 UWCU intends to open a new branch in West Allis on the site of a former Blockbuster video store. Last year it opened another branch in a Borders book shop prior to the chain’s closing.
Brad McClain, chief financial officer, said UWCU seeks “to take advantage of strategic opportunities when they arise” which has been the case for its latest string of new branches.
In some instances, he said, “we were approached by brokers.” Unlike several other credit unions, UWCU, he said, does not necessarily scour FDIC lists of surplus property for potential sites.
Overall, McClain said, UWCU is managing to expand its Wisconsin footprint, growing branches at a faster rate than before.
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WATCH: The feud continues! Jimmy Kimmel embarrasses 'd-------' Matt Damon with rude tweets
Its official! Jimmy Kimmel sure knows how to hold a grudge.
And even though it's been 12 months since Matt Damon's hilarious hijack of the Jimmy Kimmel Live show, the TV host has finally got his revenge… with a mean tweet reading! Check out the video above to see Jimmy get his revenge on Matt.
Want to know what exactly kicked off this funnyman feud? Watch Damon's elaborate on-set takeover of the late night show below.
So FIXers, are you Team Damon or Team Kimmel?!
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By Zach Walker
Green Bay Packers vs. Washington Redskins
Sunday – January 10 – 3:40 PM CT
FedEx Field – Landover, Maryland
Records Before the Game
Green Bay Packers (10-6, 5-3 away)
Washington Redskins (9-7, 6-2 Home)
Who does Washington need to shut down?
RB Eddie Lacy – Eddie Lacy is a true throwback player. There isn’t another running back in the league with his physique. To be honest, I love it. Lacy looks like he just eats, naps, works out, and then shows up for Sunday. For a lot of this season, it seemed like that was his actual schedule, because he was really lacking. It appears that he’s back, and the Washington defense best be ready to execute some swamp/gang tackling, because it seems that Lacy plays like he’s made out of a superball, bouncing off of the first tackle for bonus yards.
Who on Washington, needs to step up?
DE Ryan Kerrigan – Kerrigan is a beast, no Cowboys bias will sway me otherwise, the man is the truth. He’s only got nine and a half sacks because opponents must double team him on seemingly every play. Rodgers better prep his running legs, because if the Packers don’t chip Kerrigan with a back or tight end, Rodgers is going to be eating that chin cup of his. Oh. Wait. Never mind. I forgot that the Packers run a college, two-step and out offense which totally takes away pressure.
Which group will give Washington fits?
The Green Bay Secondary – DeSean Jackson versus Damarious Randall. It’s an emerging rookie against a veteran who loves to do nothing more than dust corners and have safeties watching the jumbotron for proof that that wasn’t a ghost that just blew by him. Jackson is likely to get his, but I like the Packers likely slapping Quinten Rollins on Jamison Crowder, and asking him to out talent him, because I think he can. HaHa Clinton-Dix is a top-flight safety in the league and I think can handle Jordan Reed, or at least get in his head and cause him to get felonious. The key is going to be who the Packers will answer Pierre Garcon with if Sam Shields can’t escape the concussion protocol. I probably hold the Packers’ secondary in higher esteem than anyone south of Milwaukee, but if they can’t keep Garcon in check, they’ll have to sacrifice some coverage from elsewhere.
Which group will give the Packers fits?
The Washington Running Game – The game plan for Washington has been play-action based to spring DeSean Jackson deep, but for that to open up, they’ve got to run the ball. They’ve done a great job of keeping both backs, Alfred Morris and rookie Matt Jones, in fantasy football screwing-me over freshness with the delegation of carries. Not burning either one out with excessive carries. If Washington can capitalize on running out of passing formations and downs, Washington could be running themselves into the Divisional Round.
What will it take for Washington to win?
What Washington needs to do, is jump on the game from the sound of the starter’s pistol. They need to establish that the Packers are on the road and aren’t welcome. Washington needs to roll into halftime with a two touchdown lead, because then Aaron Rodgers plays his worst.
Prediction: Washington 31 – Green Bay 20

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Tamar Braxton is parting methods with a tv profession she deemed "toxic."” data-reactid=”6″>Following her suicide try, Tamar Braxton is parting methods with a tv profession she deemed “toxic.”
Instagram saying the television industry "slowly ate away at my spirit and my mental," WE tv announced it will "honor her request" to part ways Friday. ” data-reactid=”7″>One day after the fact star opened up on Instagram saying the tv trade “slowly ate away at my spirit and my mental,” WE television introduced it can “honor her request” to half methods Friday.
“Tamar Braxton has been an important part of our network family for more than a decade,” the community stated in a press release, supplied by spokesperson Sarah Chaikin.
The community continued: “As she focuses on her health and recovery at what is clearly a difficult and personal time, we will work with her representatives to honor her request to end all future work for the network. We wish her nothing but the best.”
"Celebrity Big Brother" and hosted the daytime discuss present "The Real" earlier than her contentious exit. ” data-reactid=”14″>Braxton has starred on the WE television collection “Braxton Family Values” alongside her mom Evelyn and sisters Toni, Traci, Towanda, and Trina Braxton since 2011. She has additionally appeared on “Tamar & Vince,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “Celebrity Big Brother” and hosted the daytime discuss present “The Real” earlier than her contentious exit.
Twitter Tuesday. The future of the series is now unclear.” data-reactid=”15″>The star’s upcoming WE television docuseries, “Tamar Braxton: Get Ya Life!” was scheduled to premiere in September. The present was initially set to debut Thursday however was postponed as a result of Braxton’s “difficult time,” the community confirmed on Twitter Tuesday. The way forward for the collection is now unclear.
Instagram statement that "it was only God’s grace and his mercy on my attempt to end my pain and my life that I am here to utilize my voice."” data-reactid=”16″>On Thursday, Braxton revealed in a prolonged Instagram assertion that “it was only God’s grace and his mercy on my attempt to end my pain and my life that I am here to utilize my voice.”
“Over the past 11 years there were promises made to protect and portray my story, with the authenticity and honesty I gave,” she wrote. “I was betrayed, taken advantage of, overworked, and underpaid.”
Braxton stated her cry for assist to tv executives “went totally ignored.”
“I wrote a letter over 2 months ago asking to be freed from what I believed was excessive and unfair,” she wrote. “I explained in personal detail the demise I was experiencing. My cry for help went totally ignored. However the demands persisted.”
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Braxton stated she felt that tv executives erased her true id and managed how others perceived her via her “unfair” portrayal on actuality collection.
“Who I was, begun to mean little to nothing, because it would only be how I was portrayed on television that would matter,” she wrote. “It was witnessing the slow death of the woman I became, that discouraged my will to fight. I felt like I was no longer living, I was existing for the purpose of a corporations gain and ratings, and that killed me.”
Following Braxton’s suicide try, We Tv stated it was “joining with her fans and sending strength and healing in the hope that she is getting the support and help she needs at this difficult time.”
TMZ reported that Braxton was found unresponsive in her room at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in downtown Los Angeles on July 16.” data-reactid=”28″>TMZ reported that Braxton was discovered unresponsive in her room on the Ritz-Carlton resort in downtown Los Angeles on July 16.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to USA TODAY that officers responded to a medical emergency there at that day. Officer Norma Eisenman stated the individual was transported to an area hospital, though she did not establish the person.
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On Thursday, Braxton thanked “each and every individual who has prayed for me, thought of me, sent me their love and has showered me with their support.”
The star added that she’s “shared with you my brightest days, and I know that sharing with you what has been my darkest will be the light for any man or woman who is feeling the same defeat I felt just only a week ago.”
USA TODAY reached out to Braxton’s rep for remark.
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Boston sucks; they can't beat us in a 7 game series. Even without Kobe we get within 1 point. I'm not worried; the 4 turnovers in the 4th and missed free throws got us tonight.
& in all fairness, with kobe you only won by one point last time.
Anyways it was a good a.ss game, Lakers players have come together in the absence of Bryant. Odom was beastin as well.
Good to see KG movin around a lot better tonight especially on that one handed dunk. Ray Ray makin people forget about trade rumors. Sheed is still awful


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New Delhi: Bigg Boss 11 currently has six contestants and less than a month left for the finale. With just a handful of remaining housemates, how interesting do you think the show will be? VERY. Because, Bigg Boss will always have a trick up his sleeve. On Monday's episode of Bigg Boss 11, the contestants - Hina Khan, Shilpa Shinde, Vikas Gupta, Puneesh Sharma, Luv Tyagi and Aakash Dadlani - will be asked to rank themselves on a scale of 1 to 6 based on their performances. And, they have to decide unanimously - something which the housemates have never really managed to be successful at.
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- Hina Khan argues to be in the top spot
- Vikas wants Shilpa to take the No.1 ranking
Soon after the announcement, Aakash declares that he should be ranked as the top performer of Bigg Boss 11 because he has always managed to entertain the housemates with his songs and his antics. But Hina and Vikas disagree. Hina thinks she should take the top spot because she's been good at all tasks and chores in the house. Vikas also roots for Shilpa, saying she should be at No.1 while Aakash can take the 3rd or 4th spot. Shilpa is happy with Vikas' suggestion but says she's okay with the first three positions. Puneesh also declares that he doesn't want to be in the last three.
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Chumps get caught up a lot on the notion of forgiveness. Taking the high road. Turning the other cheek. Being the bigger person. Let’s face it, after you’ve been cheated on — it’s all a big shit sandwich.
Generally, you only have to eat that particular “I forgive you” shit sandwich if you reconcile with your cheater, and those people tend not to be the readers of Chump Lady.
The rest of us wonder post-infidelity — how do I let go? And if I let go, does that mean I am some how condoning what the cheater did? Did I let them get away with it? Even if I get my happily ever after, does the cheater get to feel smug in the knowledge that what they did to me, to my kids, to my family — wasn’t that bad?
If I don’t forgive them, does that mean I’m still hung up on them? Will I be an object of ridicule — one of those pathetic souls who prattles on incessantly about their evil ex? Does not forgiving make me a bad Christian, Jew, Zoroastrian? Would it be better for my children if I forgave their other parent?
Chump Lady has chewed on the forgiveness conundrum and concluded:
1. It is perfectly okay not to forgive. I think you can move on with your life, not let the injustice consume you, and still not forgive a cheater. One reason for not forgiving is maintaining vigilance. Cheaters dupe you so completely, you may not trust yourself being around them — to not get sucked back into their alternative reality of lies and spin. Remembering — oh that’s right, I’m aware of what you did to me and I don’t forgive you for it — can be a way to feel safe. Shields up!
Generally forgiveness requires some participation from the offending party in acknowledging that they harmed you. Most of us never get this, and those that do are often not that impressed. A thin veneer of “sorry” cannot shellac that shit. Why should you hold yourself to the higher plane of forgiveness in the absence of remorse? Like the song says, God may forgive you, but I don’t.
2. If you’re capable of forgiving, it might only possible from a great distance. If you can find it within yourself to not harbor ill will toward a FW, I think that can only be achieved with a lot of time and distance. Eventually your new life crowds out your old life and the pain fades, and your new life improves, and it gets harder to work yourself into much of a lather about their ongoing chaos. I think it is much harder (if not impossible) to achieve a blissful state of “meh” if you have to live with or still interact with the cheater. That means at some level you’re still invested and vulnerable. Scabbed over wounds can break open. But if the person is a nonentity, I think it’s easier to reach meh. This far out, forgiving my ex would be like forgiving my horrible 9th grade algebra teacher. Algebra doesn’t have a lot of relevance in my life right now… so consider yourself forgiven, Mr. Cieliski.
3. Consider redefining forgiveness. Maybe it’s enough that you didn’t kill them. Maybe indifference is the best you can do and that IS forgiveness. Personally, I think meh — or basic acceptance without retribution — is enough. I like this take on forgiveness from Archbishop Desmond Tutu:
To forgive is not just to be altruistic. It is the best form of self-interest. It is also a process that does not exclude hatred and anger. These emotions are all part of being human. You should never hate yourself for hating others who do terrible things: the depth of your love is shown by the extent of your anger.
However, when I talk of forgiveness I mean the belief that you can come out the other side a better person. A better person than the one being consumed by anger and hatred. Remaining in that state locks you in a state of victimhood, making you almost dependent on the perpetrator. If you can find it in yourself to forgive then you are no longer chained to the perpetrator. You can move on, and you can even help the perpetrator to become a better person too.
But the process of forgiveness also requires acknowledgement on the part of the perpetrator that they have committed an offence.
Whether or not the cheater acknowledges the offense, by all means UNCHAIN yourself. I like how Archbishop Tutu includes righteous hate and anger with forgiveness. That is the shadow side of love — you feel the injustice deeply because you loved deeply. But you do not have to let the pain consume you, and letting it go is for you. It is self interest AND forgiveness. I like that. I don’t hold out a lot of hope that letting go will make the offender a “better person.” But who knows? It’s not your problem after you leave them.
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The Board of Deputies of British Jews has issued the following statement following reports of Jenny Tonge’s suspension from the Liberal Democrat Party:
Jonathan Arkush, President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, said: “Jenny Tonge’s suspension from the Liberal Democrat Party has to be the right decision. She is a repeat offender, propagating the worst antisemitic tropes over and over again. Yesterday, we raised her antics as a key topic in our meeting with Liberal Democrat Leader Tim Farron and it is heartening that our comments were taken on board. This action by the Liberal Democrats should send a clear message that antisemitism must have no place in their party or any other.”
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The origins of the federal student loan system are well documented and stick to similar trajectory to most government subsidy programs in American history.
Each earlier government subsidy program has had a history of mismanagement, inefficiency, backwards incentives, and inflationary pressure via creation and distribution of new dollars in exchange for goods and services at prices below their market value.
The federal takeover of student loans is a subsidy because it sells below market value the interest rate, the financing standards, and the repayment conditions of this specific type of loan. These categories were exacerbated during the emergency response to the particular pandemic beginning in early 2020: interest rates on federal student loans were reduced in order to 0 percent, required obligations were temporarily suspended, and now there is confusion about whenever, if ever, interest payments can resume or whether the federal government will write off these debts altogether.
The change in the transaction terms has also created immediate incentives for borrowers to prevent payments on their student loan financial obligations even if they have the means to pay. With debts at negative real interest rates (and the hope that it may be forgiven in the future) and the option to hold wealth in savings accounts or utilize it in other more profitable uses, borrowers have little reason to pay off their financial obligations.
The Biden administration’s actions to date have got contributed to inflation and backwards incentives for debtors. If this administration is to correct the ship, they will have to speak clearly on the upcoming of federal student loan financial obligations. They should warn the debtors that payments will continue on August 31, 2022, and that the zero interest period will not continue, but instead the original interest rate will prevail.
They should explicitly state that there will be no additional suspensions of payments. When the Biden administration proceeds down the path of confusion for that borrower and allows the taxpayer to bear the expenses of this subsidy, there will only be one option for Our elected representatives. Congress will have to declare that they will pass legislation to remove the particular authority of the federal government in order to lend money to college students for college education. This process would not punish the citizen who may be seeking to get reduced borrowing expenses, rather it would be the only logical step to clear up confusion about whether loans will be required to be compensated in the future. Once the precedent is placed that the government is ready to bail out borrowers, they will begin to expect similar activities in the future.
The federal government has a long history of unintended consequences and the student loan plan is no exception. One of these implications is the concept of moral hazard. Moral hazard occurs for the entity creates a safety net (such as insurance) but inadvertently and simultaneously reduces the expense of risky behavior. When the authorities created the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) in the wake of the Great Depression, it opened the door for banks to engage in riskier actions, knowing that most of their debris are insured by the federal government. Thomas Hoenig, vice chairman of the FDIC said in a speech within 2017 :
The threat of failure serves to ensure that banks remain more sensitive to risk, and it inhibits the from trending toward too much risks. Without the discipline provided by depositors and other creditors likely to withdraw their funds when they suspect a financial institution of being unsafe, banks come with an incentive to take on such exposures.
Within the wake of the financial crisis of 2007– 08 the government sensed compelled to react by bailing out many finance institutions and companies. In response, the particular special inspector general for that US Treasury’s Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), Neil Barofsky, had written in a quarterly report last year : “ Absent significant regulatory reform, TARP operates the risk of merely reanimating marketplaces that had collapsed underneath the weight of reckless habits. ”
Government intervention encourages moral risk by excessively risky conduct from disconnecting financial penalties. Right now the Biden management is considering whether to remove yet more of the economic price of decisions made by the forty-three million individuals with student loans totaling $1. 606 trillion dollars, averaging $37, 000 for each borrower. If all or a portion of these loans are pardoned, then the precedent will be fixed for this safety net to appear again for future student loan debtors.
The borrowers risk calculus changes once the taxpayer may pick up the particular tab. There will be an increase in borrowers and an increase in the balance of the loans when paying cash today costs more than paying interest for a few years before your debts are likely forgiven. Since the first quarter of 2022 , 78 percent of such borrowers owe less than $40, 000, and 56 % owe less than $20, 500. If debt forgiveness will become expected, future borrowers will be incentivized to take on more education loan debt and hold it for longer terms.
Forgiving some value of student education loans today will immediately replace the spending habits of those that have the money earmarked in cost savings accounts for repayment of their debt or who have made programs to pay debt with long term earnings. This will stimulate these borrowers to make alternate plans for that money, plans that will no doubt artificially boost demand for goods and services within the coming years.
Current student loan borrowers do not need additional confusion on the payment terms of their loans, long term student loan borrowers do not need to undervalue the cost of their payment responsibilities, monetary policy does not need additional inflow of dollars to the economy, and taxpayers do not need additional burdens while moving wealth to student loan debtors. President Biden should be very clear that debt payments will certainly resume on August 31, and borrowers should start preparing to repay their loans according to their original terms. If the president fails to make this very clear, or forgives any amount of student loan debt, then Congress must remove the authority from the federal government to issue brand new student loans.

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A Wokingham pub has been recognised for having one of the best loos in the country.
The Gig House in The Plaza, off Denmark Street, was award a gold star by inspectors in the Loo of the Year Awards 2014.
Décor and maintenance, cleanliness, accessibility, hand washing and drying equipment and overall management are taken into consideration when judging.
It is the second consecutive year the pub has scooped the top award for having a good loo.
Manager Christopher Gunningham said: "I am delighted with the award.
“Staff at the pub work hard to ensure the toilets are in first-class condition at all times and it is great that this has been recognised by the inspectors."