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But if Portman can turn around on one issue once he realizes how it touches his family personally, shouldn't he take some time to think about how he might feel about other issues that don't happen to touch him personally? Obviously the answers to complicated public policy questions don't just directly fall out of the emotion of compassion. But what Portman is telling us here is that on this one issue, his previous position was driven by a lack of compassion and empathy. Once he looked at the issue through his son's eyes, he realized he was wrong. Shouldn't that lead to some broader soul-searching? Is it just a coincidence that his son is gay, and also gay rights is the one issue on which a lack of empathy was leading him astray? That, it seems to me, would be a pretty remarkable coincidence. The great challenge for a senator isn't to go to Washington and represent the problems of his own family. It's to try to obtain the intellectual and moral perspective necessary to represent the problems of the people who don't have direct access to the corridors of power.
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DURHAM — North Carolina's teen pregnancy rate fell 12 percent last year – the single largest drop in state history – according to data released Tuesday by the N.C. State Center for Health Statistics.
In 2011, less than 5 percent of females 15 to 19 in the state got pregnant.
"Cultural shifts have made it easier for our young people to avoid pregnancy," said Kay Phillips, CEO of the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign of North Carolina. "However, it's important to realize that those cultural shifts would not have happened without policies that promote more effective education and access to health care."
North Carolina has also made efforts to place prevention resources in the most at-risk counties.
"Historically, more than 10 percent of girls in some counties get pregnant each year," Phillips said. "By targeting the most deeply affected communities with effective programs, we're increasing our return on investment."
The General Assembly allocated $3.15 million in federal funds toward the state's teen pregnancy prevention initiatives during the 2012 session, according to the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign.
In the face of potential cuts to such programs, Phillips is concerned about whether these rates will endure.
"We run the risk of backsliding if we take away the tools that helped us get so far, and that would have tough consequences for our economy, our schools and our quality of life," Phillips said.
The reduction in pregnancy rates crosses racial and ethnic backgrounds with similar reductions among white, black and Hispanic teens.
As a result of fewer pregnancies, the abortion rate dropped by 21 percent, and the birth rate dropped by 9 percent, according to the report.
The teen pregnancy rate is 58 percent lower than it was at its peak in 1990.


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We welcome adversity on a level we can handle.
When the Asheville area got a foot and a half of snow, our bed and breakfast kept on running and welcomed some unlikely refugees – whole families with small kids and dogs – even with no electricity and heat by fireside.
Last week, when temperatures fell into the single digits and never got above freezing for six days, we were scrambling to thaw pipes at Inn on Main Street, and carrying gallons of water to forgiving guests.
We are so grateful to have guests who understand that nature can deal us hardship. We all grew stronger by learning firsthand that life's little annoyances pale compared to going without electricity, constant warmth and running water. When the going gets tough, a little compassion and humor go a long way.
Now our own fleeting hardships pale as we watch the heartbreaking tragedy caused by the Haiti earthquake. Fellow humans not only lack food, water and shelter, but they have lost loved ones and everything they own. The despair they must feel is unimaginable.
Our favorite emergency response charity is Oxfam America, which always seems to be first on the scene with the most efficient use of resources and no nationalist agenda. Better yet, their primary mission is to help people learn to feed themselves. A main reason they were first on the scene in Haiti is because they were already there in an ongoing mission to teach job skills, provide clean drinking water and promote self-sufficiency.
If you haven't done so already, please donate to the disaster relief organization of your choice. If you don't have a preference, you can donate online at http://oxfamamerica.org/haiti. You can also donate by mobile phone: text OXFAM to 25383 to make a $10 donation to Oxfam's Haiti Earthquake Response Fund.
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Lockport Union-Sun & Journal — It is inevitable. It happens in almost every family. It's gradual, and yet it always seems to happen overnight. It causes an immense tangle of emotions that we can't always understand or sort out. It matters not if it's boys or girls. It sometimes causes conflict. It always requires change.
It is the moment in time when it truly dawns on parents that our children have grown up. It's the realization that our "little ones" have entered adulthood, and that our role in their lives as parents has changed. It's the acceptance of a life transition that we've spent years preparing for — whether we realized it or not.
In order to have healthy relationships with our adult children, our role as their parents must change. There must be a time of "letting go" of their childhood in order to respect and accept the adults they have become.
My husband and I transitioned into parenting young adults last year when our twins, the youngest of four, turned 20. With the milestone of twin 21-year-olds on the horizon, I'm realizing that I haven't made this life transition quite as smoothly as I thought.
I recently had a string of reminders that I was in a season of letting go, reminders that I no longer had "little boys" "t'weens" or "teens." Some of the reminders made me smile, some made me sad, and some were simply an amazing "reality check" that I could not live their lives for them, nor could I protect them from all potential danger or harm.
Old Spice recently launched an ad campaign called "Smellcome to Manhood – the Mom Song." It had over 6 million views online within a week. It portrays various mid-life mothers lamenting the transition of their sons into manhood while trying to, literally, hold on to the little boys they once were. In the commercial, the mournful moms sing:


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SUV Collides with Monark School Bus Then Hits Another Car
An SUV collided with a Monark school bus with a 7-year-old onboard about 7:40 a.m. Friday at the intersection of Route 8 and Dickey Road in Richland Township and then struck another vehicle, police said.
The collision occurred as the bus made a left turn onto Dickey Road from Route 8 northbound, according to the Northern Regional police report. Neither the bus driver nor student reported injuries.
The driver of a 2011 Dodge Journey—Angela Kort, 18, of Callery—told police the traffic signal turned yellow as she traveled southbound on Route 8 and into the intersection with Dickey, according to the police report.
After colliding with the bus, Kort's SUV struck a 2010 Toyota Venza that 51-year-old Steven Shangold of Gibsonia was driving, the report states. He was stopped at the red traffic signal on Dickey Road, said police.
transported Shangold to UPMC Passavant, but no further information was available about his condition.
Kort did not report any injuries, according to the police report.
Allison Park resident Charlotte Folan, 74, was driving the bus, which is owned by Monark Student Transportation Corp., police said. She told police that her traffic signal was yellow too, the report stated.
A call to Monark for comment was not returned.
Pine-Richland School District Transporation Coordinator Brian Miller went to the scene and "from his understanding," the bus driver and student were not injured, according to the district's communications director, Rachel Hathhorn.
The child's parent/guardian was called and the bus driver transported the child to the private school he attends, said Hathhorn.
of Gibsonia towed Kort's vehicle, and towed Shangold's car.
No charges were filed.
Jeep Slides Off Icy Road, Hits Tree
A 57-year-old Gibsonia woman traveling on Route 910/Gibsonia Road during a snowstorm Thursday slid off the icy road and hit a tree, police said.
M. K. Hunkele was heading west about 4:45 p.m., between Clendening and Lori roads in Richland Township, when she hit the brakes on her 2004 Jeep Cherokee and slid into the tree, a police report stated.
The Jeep's front bumper and engine area were severely damaged. towed the vehicle.
Two Vehicles Collide at Route 19 and Lake Drive Intersection
A Subaru and Honda collided Jan. 16 at the intersection of Route 19 and Lake Drive in Pine Township, according to police.
Seven Fields resident Patrick McLaughlin, 18, was making a left from southbound Route 19/Perry Highway onto Lake about 8 p.m. when he collided with the Honda, police said.
Gregory Harrold, 48, of Mars was driving northbound on Route 19 in the 2004 Honda Civic.
The Honda and McLaughlin's 2011 Subaru Impreza had heavy front-end damage, and towed them, said police.
McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority responded, but no one was transported to the hospital. McCandless Police Department also responded.


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STILLWATER, Okla. —
Canine exercise research has saved U.S. soldiers lives in war zones, an Oklahoma State University professor said Thursday at the university's first-ever TEDx Talks.
Michael Davis, a professor at the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences and the director of the Comparative Exercise Physiology Lab at OSU, said research is being developed to a point at which dogs trained to detect improvised explosive devices can range far afield, seemingly without tiring.
"The key to a dog's resistance to fatigue is its adaptability to a point where they are fatigue proof," said Davis, who said dogs can range as much as 20 miles a day, sniffing out IEDs, without becoming fatigued.
Davis said the ability of the dogs to work long days results in fewer U.S. casualties. He introduced Sampson, a black Labrador retriever, who played onstage before padding up and down the aisles at the Seretean Center Concert Hall.
Davis was one of 20 presenters that included OSU alumni, faculty, staff and students who spoke about a wide range of issues during a five-hour event titled IGNITE.
"The variety of these presentations really appealed to me," said OSU President Burns Hargis. "They limited it in time, and what that does is force the presenter to really think through what they are presenting and do it in a way that is compelling and concise and informative. I don't get bored watching it."
Hargis said that it is rare that he watches a TED Talk online without sending a link to at least four or five people.
"I saw a TED Talk recently about breathable skin for buildings and sent it over to our architecture school and our construction management school," Hargis said.
A capacity crowd of 800 people heard about geothermal heating, suicide rates among Native Americans, efforts to build schools in Third World countries, food health safety, wheat research and numerous other topics.
The audience also got in a little stretching exercise, led by First Cowgirl Ann Hargis, who asked the audience to stand in a "seventh-inning stretch" that included arm wiggles, leg stretches and a shoulder rub from a nearby audience member.
"Often people don't realize how much the university contributes to the community and the state," said OSU Provost Robert Sternberg. "And I think the TED Talks help in showing people in Stillwater and elsewhere how much Oklahoma State is helping our state grow and achieve the kind of prominence that we are seeking. And I think TED Talks helps us do that because this is not only being seen at Oklahoma State but all over the world."
The event was streamed live on OState.TV. Event organizer Jim Berscheidt of the OSU Foundation said more than 15,000 unique visitors in 14 countries watched the program on OSU's online platform.
"We kind of, frankly, have kept a lot of the activities at OSU among the family, so to speak," said Hargis. "It's time to share it with the world, because as a land-grant university, we're supposed to be doing that."
Hargis said that having events like the TEDx Talk, and making it available to a worldwide online audience, attracts talented faculty, staff and students to the university.


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State Rep. Abel Herrero, D-Robstown, joined several other House Democrats in Austin in calling on Gov. Rick Perry to declare education an emergency item for the 83rd Legislature.
Perry has declined to name any issue an emergency this session. Calling an emergency means lawmakers must immediately take up legislation on the issue rather than waiting on the normal legislative process.
Herrero signed a letter which was hand-delivered to Perry's office, asking the governor to rethink his position.
"While there are still only 30 days remaining before any bill can be heard on the House floor, as you know, any piece of legislation declared an emergency immediately makes its way to the top of the calendar," the letter said. "Texas children, parents and teachers deserve this prioritization."
Faced with an estimated $27 billion budget deficit, lawmakers in the 82nd legislative session in 2011 voted to cut more than $4.5 billion from public education.
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- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl combine the soup, chicken, sour cream and green onions. Mix together. In another small bowl combine the salsa and green chile peppers and mix.
- In a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish layer as follows: 4 flour tortillas (cover the bottom of the dish), 1/2 of the chicken mixture, 1/2 of the salsa mixture, 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese. Repeat layers. Add another layer of 4 tortillas and top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese. Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted on top. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
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This was pretty tasty, even though I found out by reading other reviews that I had made a mistake! I didn't top it off with tortillas, only the cheese, and didn't realize it was supposed to be covered. So, I baked it, uncovered, for 40 minutes and let it sit for 5 minutes, and I think it turned out pretty good! I think the fact that it turned out good and not soupy like others have mentioned, is because I didn't cover it in the first place! LOL. I like the addition of the cream of chicken soup/sour cream base. I also sauteed fresh chicken strips with a little olive oil, cumin, and chili powder since the recipe doesn't exactly say what to do with the chicken. I think I'll be making this again.
This was a great recipe. Kind of like Mexican lasagna. I made the following changes based upon the previous reviews: 1. cut chicken breasts up into bite size pieces, then saute in a little olive oil, with some cumin and chili pepper (yum, this was a surprise) 2. cooked casserole entire time uncovered 3. added half can black beans to chickent mixture-very pretty and liked the texture 4. substituted corn chips for middle layer of tortillas-not sure if this mattered. 5. went low fat on soup and sour cream. This was a great "comfort" food recipe!
Fantastic recipe!Super easy to make and it tastes great! It was a big hit with my family. I did make a few changes,I shredded my chicken after boiling it. I used 2 cups of salsa instead of 3 and added one can of black beans(drained) to the salsa. I also added the green chiles to the sour cream, soup and chicken mixture.
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Amount Per Serving (9 total)
- Calories
- 576 cal
- 29%
- Fat
- 28.5 g
- 44%
- Carbs
- 46.6 g
- 15%
- Protein
- 33.4 g
- 67%
- Cholesterol
- 91 mg
- 30%
- Sodium
- 1508 mg
- 60%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Michael Dennis Adams, 50, a co-owner of United Masonry, died on Friday, March 26, 2010.
Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Johnston Piney Grove Baptist Church, Clayton. Family will receive friends from 12:30-1:00 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Clayton.
Surviving: wife, Vanessa Adams; daughter, Monica Tiara Adams of Clayton; son, Michael Tyler Adams of Clayton; sister, Phyllis Kaye Adams, Sandra Louise Adams and Cynthia Yvette Adams, all of Clayton; brothers, Charles Adams, Earman Zebedee Adams (Joyce), and Maurice Adams, all of Clayton.
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On Dancing with the Stars 2012, Katherine Jenkins has been able to show some of the best moves of the entire cast for season 14 even though she is a classical crossover singer without dance training.
In fact, the Welsh mezzo-soprano comments that, typically, her day consists of standing "in one place to perform with the comfort of the orchestra behind me."
Not so these days as ballroom pro partner Mark Ballas helps get Katherine ready for DWTS week 3, which Jenkins projects is "going to be emotional."
The reason she says this is because the dance theme of the week coming up on Dancing with the Stars consists of each celebrity's most memorable year, whether that year is good or bad.
Katherine won't say exactly what the circumstances are for her third official dance on DWTS, reporting, "My lips are sealed about what exactly the story is but let's just say it's emotional and I've already been in tears a few times! Maybe this week will be all about strength and composure."
Strength and composure are assets this Dancing with the Stars contender seems to exude, possibly without even realizing she is doing so.
That said, to realize what it takes for this singer to be a good dancer, get a look here at last week's review and then please weigh in: Will week three on DWTS mean that Katherine Jenkins will still see the top of the leaderboard? Or, will she fall from grace because she doesn't show enough grace to keep up with the other dancers, which includes the entire cast minus Martina Navratilova, who was voted off last week?
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The State Bar of Wisconsin will soon have a new president.
Attorney Patrick Fiedler was to be sworn in Wednesday evening in Middleton and will serve a one-year term beginning July 1.
Fiedler is currently a partner at Axley Brynelson, where he specializes in litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
He previously served as a Dane County Circuit Court Judge, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, and as Waukesha County Assistant District Attorney.
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Last night's game against Charlotte, the institution formerly known as North Carolina-Charlotte, had a number of intriguing angles. It was a night of good news on the court, when much of the news off of it in recent days had not been so good.
In sports, you never want to go into a road game against a team that has experienced turmoil in the program facing Tennessee in recent days. Actually getting to play a game under these circumstances has been known to galvanize a home team into a superior effort that overcomes all kinds of odds. Charlotte ran into that type buzz saw in the first half and down the game's stretch run. The oft-maligned Tennessee fans helped immeasurbaly.
There was a time in the early Kevin O'Neill days Charlotte had come into TBA and overcome a large Tennessee lead to steal a victory. When the 49ers carved a 25-point lead to 6 with considerable time left, a worrisome murmur spread through the crowd. That's the historic context of last night's game. .
Never fear, however.
These Vols would no be denied, however, as the rebuilt team and head coach Bruce Pearl, seemingly smarting from the abysmal and inexplicable events of last Friday, pulled off the win.
This was a truly a "gut check," if there ever were one. Mike Hamilton used that line, probably meaning the term in a much larger context. Make no mistake about the game on the floor being one... for sure.
Last night, we heard the first rumblings from a small coterie of Charlotte fans the Vols will likely hear all season, especially on the road. That was the theme from "COPS," "Bad boys, bad boys, what you gonna do when they come for you? Bad boys."
It's hardly original, but you can expect some variant of that chant as the season progresses, maybe even something more original. It's rude, but in sports, nothing seems to be off limits for hoops fans. These SEC school fans are pretty clever, you know.
The eventual 17-point margin seemed to silence the crooners in the lot. Double-digit victories will do that.
It was just a week ago the experts thought the Vols might lose all three of the Memphis-Charlotte-Kansas trifecta. The first two now belong to the Vols. Sunday's game promises to be VERY interesting n a number of contexts.
Without diminishing in the least the impact of what happened last Friday, last night's game offered a brief respite, turning attention back to the court.
Alas, emphasis will likely turn back in the other direction just as quickly, maybe as early as today. Don't be surprised, excited or otherwise shocked or amazed at anything that happens.
That's just the way things work in these situations.
It is what it is, to use an oft-stated response line from Tony Basilio.


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TO THE EDITOR: We would like to extend our gratitude to everyone who came out for our recent Kentucky Derby Open Barn Party.
On May 4, we opened up our beautifully renovated, 107-year-old horse barn to present the hard work of our impressive maintenance staff and allow the public to interact with Miner Morgans.
We set up a flat-screen television in the classroom area of the barn for derby viewing. Our cafeteria staff provided delicious southern-themed food and beverages. HD Valhalla, "Hallie," gave an impromptu demonstration in the riding arena with Katie Ballard, Miner Institute director of research and one of Hallie's biggest fans.
Special thanks go out to the local businesses that helped make the Kentucky Derby event so special: Duprey's Feed, North Country Floral & Gifts, Blair & Webber Photography, Adirondack Tack and Alltech.
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It truly was a lot of fun, and we are thrilled that so many people are interested in Miner Institute and all we do here.
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Three Carshalton boxers step into the ring again tomorrow night.
Ricky Boylan, right, and Lee Owen are fighting at light welterweight at the Troxy in Limehouse, with Boylan up against Ben Zarakani as he looks for his fourth professional win, while Owen takes on Bheki Moyo, who has yet to win in 39 fights.
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Vinegar and Blood Sugar
Like many folks on this board, my H is living with Type 2 Diabetes. While picking up blood pressure meds at the pharmacy today, the pharmacist inquired if he'd considered adding a couple of spoonfuls of vinegar diluted 50/50 with water before meals to reduce postprandial BG levels.
Have any of you tried this? Is it bunk? Ideally, though he's now off of insulin injections, we'd also like him to be eventually free of the Metformin, too.
Thanks--and I know that every "body" is different and the BIG factors are diet and exercise. I value your opinions.
I've heard from some folks that say they think it helps. What worked for me when I tried it with meals was 150mg of standardized silymarin, and much easier to get down my throat.
It's there on PubMed...
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I think of anecdotal experiences such as what I offered here as just a starting off point for personal research and investigation (preferably on PubMed/Medline) and once well informed, personal experimentation.
I never skip those steps, and I don't think anyone reading what I post should, either.
I should add, though, that I'm not sharing just my own experiences about what's worked for me, but those of hundreds of others I've discussed with and read online for about 15 years now.
Most of what I post is based upon all that, not my own case. For instance, the advice to save carbs for late in the day; I wasn't eating them in the a.m. and hadn't had that experience, but as a person with steroid issues, I knew how to interpret it wrt diurnal cortisol rhythm.
Go for it. Not only can it help manage post-prandial BG in a lot of people, it's good for your liver and may help promote favorable lipid profiles.
P.S. Drinking some before bed is the one thing that helps take the edge off my next-day misery on the rare occasion I indulge in a glass of wine.
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I use raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar. I dilute it when I drink it, but I also use it in salad dressing, and you'd be amazed how well a splash of it pairs with curry spices.
To be clear, I'm not diabetic, but I am mildly insulin-resistant. I use ACV for its flavor in cooking *and* for general health benefits - it really helps with my acid reflux.
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Every meal, just a splash diluted in water. The theory is that it triggers closure of the esophageal sphincter, preventing the gastric acid from escaping and moving upward to cause discomfort. I imagine the prebiotic culture in the raw, unfiltered stuff has something to do with it as well, otherwise any vinegar would have the same effect. Most doctors claim it's bunk, but I swear it helps me, and I'll take non-pharmaceutical help wherever I can get it. Plus, it works a heck of a lot faster for me than popping a pill does.
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I'm also not a diabetic, but slightly insulin-resistant. Also, if I have to many carbs and sugars in one day, I can get cramps in my legs and feet at night.
Raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar (with the mother) definitely helps this. You can work your way from smaller amounts to larger amounts diluted in water. I enjoy the vinegar water a lot. It can also settle your stomach. I usually drink it after a meal or at night. But maybe I should try it before meals.
I use it in soups and on greens also.
Kombucha can also have a similar effect.
I drink unfiltered apple cider vinegar regularly (not diabetic).
I really like this mix:
Fill a quart mason jar 3/4full with water
Add 4 tablespoons (or more) of apple cider vinegar
Add a bit of stevia to balance it out
Stick a cinnamon stick in it or ground cinnamon (it settles in the bottom)
Keep in fridge, it tastes kind of like apple pie to me :)
I like it over a tall glass of ice.
Sounds weird maybe, but when I skip wine with dinner, I pour some of this mixture in a wine glass (half way) and fill with soda, seltzer or tonic water...kind of reminds me of a sparkling wine drink and it seems to go with all kinds of dinners nicely.
FYI, as if we didn't know! :-)
"From baseline to three weeks, patients on the low-carb diet reduced their use of conventional oral antidiabetic medication by 86%. Those on the low-fat diet reduced them by only 6% by the end of three weeks, but intake went down another 57% by the end of their two-week low-glycemic diet phase. "And still they had improvements in glucose," von Bibra said. Medications other than oral ones for diabetes, such as antihypertensive drugs, were not changed in anyone during the study."


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This amazing Virgin Experience Days The View From The Shard and Thames Sightseeing Cruise For Two allows you to experience one of the most incredible landmarks in London.
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Get with the beat with this fantastic West End experience which includes a two-course pre theatre meal at the famous L'Escargot restaurant. This buzzing establishment in Greek Street is one of London's most fashionable and well-established eateries, featuring mirrored walls and work by artists such as Miro and Chagall. Jersey Boys is the electrifying true life story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons; the mob, the heartaches, the triumphs and the music. It tells of how four New Jersey boys from the wrong side of the tracks invented their own unique sound, were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and sold 100 million records worldwide. With spectacular performances of all their hits, Jersey Boys rocks and rolls! Location: London Prince Edward Theatre. Restrictions: Minimum age: 16 (Under 18's must be accompanied by a paying adult). Available Tuesday to Thursday. Your pre-theatre dinner does not include beverages, these however may be purchased on the day. Transport between the restaurant and theatre is not included however, the restaurant is a short walk from the Theatre and has been chosen for its proximity.
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Kick off with refreshments at the world famous home to Liverpool Football Club, followed by an exclusive guided tour of Anfield for behind the scenes insights and all the dressing room tales! You'll have the opportunity to touch the famous "This is Anfield" sign as you follow in the footsteps of your favourite football stars. Visit the press room and home team dressing room and have the feel like Shankly and Paisley when you sit in the Manager's dug-out. You will also visit the LFC Museum to soak up the history of the club and see those impressive five European trophies. Then settle down to a three-course meal and drink (a bottle of beer, glass of wine or a soft drink each) served in an Executive Box overlooking the pitch.
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Take to the sky in an iconic Virgin hot air balloon and see the world from an amazing new perspective. Ballooning is both serene and thrilling as you drift on the wind, enjoying panoramic views and a unique sense of freedom. Follow in the footsteps of Sir Richard Branson; you're sure to come away with some incredible photographs and memories to match. Your flight finishes with the traditional celebratory toast with a glass of champagne. There are over 100 launch sites in England, Scotland and Wales. The balloon flight itself will last around 60 minutes depending on weather conditions on the day but you'll need to allow approximately 3 to 4 hours for the whole experience. The minimum age is 7 and under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult. The minimum height is 4 ft 6 ins and maximum weight is 18 stone. You'll need to be able to climb into the basket using foot holes provided, stand unassisted for an hour and adopt the seated landing position. This experience is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant or has recently undergone major surgery.
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7:55am Saturday 23rd February 2013 in News
MORE needs to be done to raise awareness about violence against women, according to a Bolton MP.
Julie Hilling, who represents Bolton West, has pledged her backing to One Billion Rising.
Thousands of people across Britain got together at 150 different events and.Ms Hilling joined campaigners in Parliament as MPs also debated a motion calling on the Government to make relationship education a requirement in schools.
Ms Hilling said: "When we live in a country where 750,000 children witness acts of domestic abuse a year and a third of girls in relationships aged 13 to 17 have experienced physical or sexual violence in relationships, when one in three women will be beaten or raped in her lifetime, it's time for all of us to stand up and say enough."
Speaking in the Commons, former youth worker Ms Hilling said two women are killed every week in the UK and outlined stories of women and girls she had previously worked with, who had blamed themselves for being beaten or abused.
Ms Hilling said during her time as a youth worker she was shocked at how young people got much of their understanding of sex and relationship issues.
She told the Commons: "Just think about where young people currently get much of their education about sex and relationships.
"Some may come from parents but much more will come from peers and pornography.
"When I worked with young people, I was horrified by the publications they were reading and the films they were watching."
A 2010 YouGov poll found that almost a third of 16-18-year-old girls said they had been subjected to unwanted sexual touching at school, and the NSPCC found that a third of girls in relationships aged 13-17 had experienced physical or sexual violence in relationships, while one in 16 said they had been raped.
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What??? This woman would be better off educating girls that a relationship at thirteen is not only illegal, but downright disgusting. But, then again, this seems to be the trend in Britain, with young girls staying out late, drinking and having relationships at an age when children should be at home, safe and with caring parents. She really does want to be seen to be interested in every new little theme that is flavour of the month, yet does very little for the people she was voted in to represent. What a total waste of space she is.
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Boltontoday says...
What exactly does this mean?
11:54am Mon 25 Feb 13
Hough64 says...
Reality50 wrote:Actually it isnt ignored. There is lots of help for men out there who are victims. Obviously there is more help for women because it happens more to women. I knew a guy that was being mentally and physically abused by his partner and he received the exact same same help as a woman would get and the abuser was also prosecuted and punished for her crime!
20 per cent of domestic violence is against men but of course this is criminally ignored and the PC brigade like to ignore that fact.
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Online translators can be a blessing or a curse. If you don't speak a word of a foreign language, an online translator can give you the gist of a web page's meaning. However, the translation will likely be full of errors and strange wording. French students may be uninformed about these online translation problems and may try to get away with using one in order to lessen their workload. This project can help them understand why it's not a good idea.
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