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Hello once again everyone. We are nearly there, only a few days left until it all starts. The Greek side has touched down in South Africa and has already held a couple of training sessions. The atmosphere within the team and surrounding it appears to be really fantastic and this is surely good news in the lead-up to the tournament.
The only real bad news on the injury front at the moment is a knock to Bologna's Vaggelis Moras who looks set, at this stage, to miss out on the opener against the South Koreans. Moras is a solid center back and he did well in qualifying specifically toward the end of the campaign. I still remember his performance in Donetsk and he is certainly a quality addition to the backline. Hopefully he will recover in time, if not then at least he will be available for the second match versus Nigeria.
Correspondent Prediction
Okay, so since we are pretty close now I am going to offer my two cents on how we'll do in South Africa. I will go on the record as saying I already feel better than back in 2008 when I felt that the weight of expectation would hurt us at the European Championship.
I'm not sure if it was that expectation or just the fact that we played awful which brought about a quick exit from that tournament, however I do believe there will be a vast improvement on that performance.
Now the friendlies didn't give us the best send off to South Africa, though I found it slightly encouraging that we figured out that we had issues to deal with. There is nothing like getting a wake-up call before the tournament rather than being 20 minutes into your first World Cup match and finding yourself down 2-0. Obviously I would have preferred some solid play against North Korea and Paraguay, but I prefer to look at the positives.
So, here it goes… Greece will make it to the quarter-finals! Regular readers (all 4 of you) of my column will know by now that I am an eternal optimist, but even I can't be crazy enough to suggest that this Greek side will go to the last 8 of the World Cup, can I?
The answer is yes. I believe we will defeat South Korea on Saturday. I really rate the South Korean team, but I feel that the boys will come ready to play and if we impose our game on South Korea then I am hopeful of a good result. Assuming we defeat South Korea, I truly believe we will eke out a result of some sort against Nigeria and hopefully four or six points will be enough to advance. Obviously, banking on getting points against Argentina in the group finale is not something that I hope we have to do, however by that point hopefully Argentina are already qualified for the next round and won't have as big of an incentive to give everything against us.
After that it would be a team from Group A in the Round of 16. We are a team built for knockout round matches so though all four teams have my respect, I would not fear any side from Group A in a one-off scenario. After that is pointless to predict as who knows what will happen, but that is my hopeful forecast. I know some of you will laugh, but it's all about who is laughing in the end so we will see.
Feeling Thankful
That is my wishful thinking, but I have learned in life sometimes you need to do just that. Advancing to the second round is the real goal, but even a valiant effort that comes up short will be embraced and applauded. Remember that our World Cup history is virtually non-existent. What I really hope this World Cup does is give us a basis to build on, a first goal, a first point, a first win and whatever comes after that will be the cherry on top or the syrup drizzled over the baklava, whatever you prefer.
The fact that we are here is fantastic in itself. Instead of adopting a team like Greeks are so used to doing when the world's greatest sporting event comes around, we get to have that nervous feeling in our stomachs come Saturday, we get to feel that anticipation, the excitement, the passion, and the pride of hearing the national anthem played and the emotion that comes with it. Win, lose, or draw, we Greek supporters get all those things and the coaches and players deserve a big thank you for giving us that joy.
That is it for today, I will be back a few more times in the lead-up to Saturday's match. I'll give my assessment of South Korea before Saturday, my preferred starting 11, and all the news and build-up for what is really our World Cup Final, the opening fixture against South Korea.
As always I want to hear from you. How are you thinking we will do? How proud are you that Greece will be represented in South Africa? Send over your thoughts, views, questions, and criticisms. Your feedback spurs me on and inspires me to write about our lads!
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of you who have commented so far or contacted me. It means a lot that you have taken your time to write and I value every single post that has been made. Thank you...Sas Euxaristw!
Hi George,
thank you for your website and comments.
I am born and bred in Australia but within a strong Greek Community and Culture. I must say that although the Greek National Team has dissapointed us at times, in the last 6 years it has also achieved what no other Greek National Soccer team has ever bean able to achieve in the past.
I agree that they can go past the Group stage and the I also believe that they can get through the 16 and reach the final 8!
The Greek team has some quality players but there strength needs to come from the Team collectively, Greeks only accomplish the difficult tasks when they unite and work together which unfortunately does not happen regularly enough.
For me, I must say that I will be very nervous during their first game, the result of this will determine how they play in the following games.
Well lets hope we are not so flat like we were in Euro 2008, I am also thinking we will get 4 points but we must win our first game the chance is there after that anything can happen.........us Greeks here in Melbourne Australia want another party so lets hope we get one....both with Greece and with Australia.
man keep dreaming. face it you greeks check your calendars the year is 2010 not 2004, greece will be even lucky to score a goal in the world cup. my prediction, park ji sung to score 2 goals in the opener ;)
Greece won't win a game. They looked pants against Paraguay
As long as there is serious improvement compared to the recent frendlies we re in with a chance of advancing to the final 16. The knock out stage suits teams like us a lot more. Reachin the quarter-finals is overly optimistic but who says we should be pessimists? This is just a game and this nervousness before the group stage matches just adds up to the fun.
The warmest of greetings to the Greeks that live outside the country.Cheers!
George, Eternal Optimist you really are!
You going out in the first round. Nigeria and Argentina for the second round ;-)
I too am an optimist, and though the road ahead is tough, no matter who we face; a goal, a point another goal and a win have got to be what we hope for. if all those happen, we will make it to the last 16! We should be proud to make it, and having that feeling of watching our countrymen play on Saturday in the World Cup will be nothing short of awesome, until we score that first goal, which will elevate the feeling to spectacular...
Godspeed Elladara!
Nah George has a point, I think Greece could suprise a few people and teams. They are a tight, compact unit. I can't wait to see the All Whites spring a suprise :D
I'm sorry but i don't think your players will be able to cope with the Koreans' dynamism. Korea FTW. 2-0
Bao Tran, please keep you pointless Korean crap to yourself. the Greek squad has depth and great players, where as the Korean squad doesn't. they have 1 decent player, with the rest being a-league quality. plus Greek players like Samaras, Ninis, Karagounis, Gekas and Kyrgiakos would tear apart the lousy Korean team. Greek players play all around the world. Korean players play just in Korea. The league isn't that great quality. people say that the a-league is crap with all the Australian players, but at least they have players who play overseas. Korea doesn't have those players, they all play in the Korean dud league
Hey, just wanted to thank all you guys for commented, yes even those of you who slammed me for picking Greece to go to the quarters.
It's nice to see so many Greek fans (Christos,Peter Stone, Nondas, Taijin, Thanasis, and Konstantinos) have faith in this team and be hopeful that we can make an impression in this tournament. Thank you guys! Your comments give me more hope and I am even more excited now!
Sucks bro wrote that our poor performance against Paraguay will somehow affect us in SA. Don't fool yourself Bro, that match means just about nothing. All that matters is what happens on Sunday and to Asian Gooner, Akeem, Sucks Bro, and BAO Tran, thanks for writing, but watch out on Saturday for the Greeks to shock everyone once again!
Thanks again all of you for writing! Hope to hear from you again.
Greece will advance to the 3rd Round. We will beat Korea. tie Nigeria and tie Argentina to get through to the 2nd round with 5 points.
I agree with George, we should fear no one from Group A and it won't be a shocker when we win that match and we're off to the 3rd round.
Nothing is guaranteed for anyone in the world cup, especially in this group B. I wish the best for Greece, but as a fan, don't say stuff like "we will go this far, or nobody from group A can beat us" As we all know from 2004, winner is not defined as the better team, but the team that scores more goal than its opponent. In 2006, after group stage was over, I was sure Switzerland was already through to round of 8 because Ukraine looked weak. Well, we all know what happened to the Swiss.
South Korea was a fluke team in 2002 because they played at home, the home teams have always done good in World Cups. Now you can go back to being a lackluster team with little quality.
Greece is here and eveywhere! We're going into this match feeling great! VICTORYYYYYY be with us!
I hope you beat Korea, it will be a tough match. If you can control the Korean midfield, your chances go up 1,000 fold. I spent quite a bit of time in Greece and I loved it! I live in Korea now, and I can't say I've got the same feelings. If Greece plays tight and stays organized for 90 minutes, your physicality ought to wear the Korean midfield and defense down. I wish I was feeling more optimistic, but I see a draw in store for Greece in the first game, 0-0 or 1-1. I think you are better suited for a win against Nigeria.
Korea 2 - 0 Greece. 1994 all over again? George I like your optimism, but I have more than some doubts about how good this team is. Why are Charisteas and Vyntra both in the starting 11? I know Moras is injured, but playing Vyntra in the centre doesn't make sense. They should have dropped Katsouranis back, and started Salpingidis up front at the beginning of the game for speed. Karagounis is no longer the workhorse he was, and he can not play full tempo for 90 minutes -so the only good decision today was substituting him at the half. The issue is the organization, tactics, and the fact that Otto is stuck in 2004. He needs to play younger more mobile players (Ninis!!!) to generate ball movement into the final 3rd of the field and to get Gekas and Samaras the ball. If he sticks with the veterans, we will have the same result as 1994. Nigeria is going to be a tough team to play against if Greece can't generate speed up the sides, or control in the midfield.
in the first few minutes of the greece vs korea match, the greeks displayed skill and a hunger for the ball. but then . . . it all went to skata.
there was no demonstrable willingness to take possession of the ball, with players just walking from left to right, and then back again. walking might get you in the guinness book of world records, but it's just not good enough to win matches.
there was no hunger. perhaps they should have eaten a chinese meal for lunch before the match instead of pastitio - one burp and . . .
in the televised version i saw in japan, i read a sign above the player entrance to the field which began "palikaria yia tin ellada . . ." perhaps that should have read "sloths yia tin ellada"?
very disappointing.
did you know the word "sloth" comes from the greek word "palikaria"? it's true - just ask michael constantine.
enough nonsense. i hope they play better next time.


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The release did little to satisfy President Obama's campaign, Democrats and other Romney critics.
"Today's release of Mitt Romney's 2011 tax returns confirms what we already knew, that people like Mitt Romney pay a lower tax rate than many middle-class families because of a set of complex loopholes and tax shelters only available to those at the top," Stephanie Cutter, Obama's deputy campaign manager, said.
The average middle class family makes between $50,000 to $75,000 a year and pays about 12.8 percent of their income in federal taxes. Romney's 2011 tax information shows that he paid a 14.1 percent tax rate.
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Obama's tax return for last year showed that he and his wife, Michelle, made over $700,000 and paid $162,074 in federal taxes. Their tax rate was 20.5 percent.
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Daily headlines proclaim the potential for a sweeping Republican victory on Nov. 2, but are the stars aligned?
History, the best predictor of the future, points to a Republican victory. From 1946 until now, whenever a president's job approval rating has fallen below 50 percent in his first mid-term election, his party has lost an average of 42.2 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, ranging from a low of 11 in 1978 to a high of 55 in 1946. President Obama's job approval rating, now at 44, is the same as Lyndon Johnson's in 1966 when Democrats lost 47 seats.
In 1992 Bill Clinton's campaign advisor James Carville declared, "It's the economy, stupid." Echoing Carville's classic refrain today are high unemployment, lingering at 9.5 percent, and a low Consumer Confidence Index of 48.5, down from 53.2 in August, which do not bode well for Democrats.
This year Republicans have the "Big Mo" of momentum not seen since they captured control of the U.S. House of Representatives in 1994. Throughout this year's primary season, Republican turnouts far exceeded Democratic turnouts, and polls show that Republicans are more enthusiastic and more likely to vote on Nov. 2 than are Democrats.
Because most Americans are neither far right nor far left ideologically, Presidents Reagan and Clinton governed center-right and center-left, respectively. But President Obama has pursued several major policies that the public considers outside the centrist mainstream of American politics, notably health care reform. Meanwhile public opinion polls show that the center of the electorate has shifted even more center-right, leaving President Obama and the Democratic Party isolated on the far left.
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This year Democrats face two major intra-party conflicts:
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Two years ago President Obama flew to victory on the wings of hope and change. Now, the wings have fallen off, and Democrats face a cavernous credibility gap between the promise they offered in 2008 and the performance they have delivered. Now the public appears to have a case of buyers' remorse.
"Obamatization" has become the centerfold of the campaign. Democrats who would like to distance themselves from his policies find them hanging over their heads like the "Sword of Damocles."
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Skip to comments.Conservative Rock Groups?
Posted on 03/17/2002 11:56:23 AM PST by Lebowski
I was wondering if anybody can name some conservative rockers. It seams most people in the Music Industry are Left-Leaning, especially the hard stuff. I think you could say the same for most entertainment personalities, including movie stars and directors. So if any of my fellow conservatives could point me in the way of some good conservative rock groups it would be appreciated.
FIJC has it right on, The song, "With Arms Wide Open," is about as pro-life as you will find in modern pop-culture.
"Get Over It"
Be prepared to tolerate some of the uh anecdotal history.
My 11 year old wanted their album, so I looked up the lyrics. Turns out, they started in the business as a Christian rap group. Their lyrics are actually very nice, if you can get past all the rapping.
Love them, myself.
Creed - One
Affirmative may be justified
Take from one give to another
The goal is to be unified
Take my hand be my brother
The payment silenced the masses
Sanctified by oppression
Unity took a back seat
Sliding further in regression
The only way is one
I feel angry I feel helpless
Want to change the world
I feel violent I feel alone
Don't try and change my mind
Society blind by color
Why hold down one to raise another?
Discrimination now on both sides
Seeds of hate blossom further
The world is heading for mutiny
When all we want is unity
We may rise and fall, but in the end
We meet our fate together
The only way is one
I feel angry I feel helpless
Want to change the world
I feel violent I feel alone
Don't try and change my mind
The thing that I really like about Creed is that not only is their music great, but their lyrics are also deep and not the typical sappy stuff we hear all the time on the radio.
My teenage son listens to both and they "rock" ( I especially love Creed's music, lyrics and Scott Stapps voice ).
Creed is NOT a Christian band. Stapp's father was a minister and he has had a Christian upbringing but left home because of the strictness of his parents and their religion. I do believe, from listening to his lyrics, that he is "searching" for something missing in his life. They are conservative in their lyrics which I believe reflects their personal attitudes.
P.O.D.'s "Alive" is not a love song about a man and woman but rather about the relationship with Jesus although many relate it to that of man and woman ( listen to the lyrics and read about the band's faith ). "Youth of the Nation" is a wonderful, but sad, song about the situation of our youth. They are very conservative as well.
All of this from my 15 yo son the music expert. :)
Their music is great! Their words are very meaningful. He denies their music is "Christian" and claims it's just "spiritual", but Christians know Christian symbolism when we see it. We know what he is talking about when he talks about being enslaved to sin or addictions. There is a lot of immersion in water in several or their videos, coming out of the water a new person.
Have you read the words to "America". There is a line in that song that speaks of abortion. Excellent song.
"Why should the devil have all the good music?"
-Larry Norman
Verse 1:
Everyday is a new day
Im thankful for every breath I take
I wont take it for granted
So I learn from my mistakes
Its beyond my control, sometimes its best to let go
Whatever happens in this lifetime
So I trust in love
You have given me peace of mind
I feel so alive for the very first time
I cant deny you
I feel so alive
I feel so alive for the very first time
And I think I can fly
Verse 2:
Sunshine upon my face
A new song for me to sing
Tell the world how I feel inside
Even though it might cost me everything
Now that I know this, so beyond, I cant hold this
I can never turn my back away
Now that Ive seen you
I can never look away
Now that I know you (I could never turn my back away)
Now that I see you (I could never look away)
Now that I know you (I could never turn my back away)
Now that I see you (I believe no matter what they say)
I think that Stapp is a Christian, but his walk with Christ is not smooth sailing. That is evident in his music, but the belief is still there. For some people, hiding their spiritual struggles is easy, for Stapp, it is not, because he seems like a very deep and emotional character.
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Andrew Gross at the Bergen Record adds this quote from Torts on Kreider…
"He just hasn't played well, I don't have a reason. It's something we really need to talk about as an organization. I still think he needs to go through the process. We need to be really careful in how we're dealing with a kid. It's a discussion we have to have."
…i hate to criticize the kid because he's still young and learning, but man he looked lost in the defensive zone last night. And we all know that Torts won't tolerate that.
…i know Kreider had been struggling to produce with the Whale, but I really thought playing so much during the lockout would give him a leg up on the competition early in the season. I guess not.
…tonight will be a huge game for him.
In related news, Gross reports that the Rangers recalled Kris Newbury from the Whale after last night's game.
…with Asham likely to miss another game and the Rangers facing a physical Flyers team tonight this move makes sense. Plus, seeing Torts give Bickel just three minutes of ice time last night has me thinking he's not all that confident in his young brawler.
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Toys, Books & Games that Promote Language Development
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Having just announced my first PAL Awards (Play Advances Language), recognizing toys, games and books that encourage language, I wanted to share why I am so passionate about promoting children's language. Early language proficiency correlates with later performance in school—reading, writing, and critical thinking skills—and influences emotional, cognitive and social growth. From a baby's first coo, a toddler's words, a preschooler's little sentences to storytelling, children progress in their ability to express feelings, successfully connect in social situations, solve problems and make good decisions. As speech language pathologists, we can educate parents on toy selection, and guidelines for best usage to make a difference in the quality of play their child experiences.
In my private speech therapy practice, Play On Words, traveling from house to house, I have the unique opportunity to see kids in their home play environment every week. I find myself in playrooms surrounded by fun toys that entertain but don't encourage talking. I am constantly educating parents, giving suggestions for toys, games and books to turn up the chat in the playroom. Add a mini kitchen with cookies that Velcro to the cookie sheet, plenty of spatulas, oven mitts and Playdoh to form some original cookies! Put some people on the train table, turn over a box for the ticket office and start selling tickets. Provide the fun, engaging props that invite pretend play and conversation.
How do parents sort through this huge supply of kids' toys? Who do we listen to? Who are the experts? What is marketing hype and what is the truth?
Each time I start with a new family, I realize I am teaching the parents what to look for in a toy and how to select toys with lasting interest that encourage talk. Recognizing toys, games and books that do just that, and giving parents a list to start with helps them be discerning in choosing toys that will encourage their child's language development.
Recently, I began to work with 22 month-old Sam, who was language delayed. The parents had originally called me to consult with them since some professionals were questioning whether he had autism. He was just beginning to string together babble but was generally pretty quiet, did have inconsistent eye contact but little joint attention, and the parents were worried. He was being raised bi-lingual, and was cared for by his grandparents who spoke Chinese exclusively to him. I walked into the house and was met by a smiling little guy who approached me with ease. As we played I heard some verbalizations, but no words.
I always make a quick assessment of the playroom. If play is his "work," where are the tools of his trade? I saw lots of blocks, shape sorters, and a big train set, but no people or animals to animate, no vehicles to give the people a ride, houses to live in or playgrounds to enjoy. I reached into my bag of goodies and brought out some little people, vehicles, chairs, tables, picnic accessories and food. When I brought out the little table with cups, cookies and a cake on it, he tilted the little boy figure to take a bite, closed his own mouth imitating my "mmmmm" and then offered some cookies to a truck nearby. Not bad for pretend play! We had interaction, open-ended play, some imitation of sounds and symbolic play.
After two weeks of therapy, I walked into Sam's house to see a new play table (next to the beloved train table) and it had a little airport with taxis, drivers, planes, suitcases and a picnic area for a snack. Mr. Potato Head was standing over the scene too! Mom had understood my lessons on toys selection.
PAL winners are examples of great language toys, games and books. My hope is that parents will see the scope of play these toys engender and be empowered to make wise choices when selecting children's products.
Playonwords.com PAL Award recognizes children's products that encourage language development, characterized by several of the following criteria:
Toys and Games:
- Provide numerous opportunities to describe multi-sensory characteristics and actions for infants
- Offer faces and characters to encourage conversation
- Provide flexibility—can use the toy or play set in variety of ways for open-ended play
- Encourage interaction, dialogue, and story telling
- Contain related props to extend pretend play
- Foster imagination and creativity
- Teach specific language concepts through play
- Build social skills and pragmatic language
- Provide creative, engaging story with outstanding illustrations to easily narrate
- Invite interaction
- Encourage pre-literacy learning with clever rhyme, challenging vocabulary, and bold words, etc.
- Provide the opportunity to teach critical thinking skills such as compare/contrast, inference and prediction.
- Invite dialogue on topics that promote building kids' character
For more than 30 years, Sherry Artemenko has worked with children to improve their speech and language, serving as a speech language pathologist in both the public and private school systems and private practice.
Prior to establishing Play on Words LLC, Sherry's career as a speech language pathologist spanned 22 years in the Illinois and Connecticut public and private schools, where she worked with pre-school to high school-aged special needs children.
You can view the complete list of Pal Award winners and read Sherry's full bio at her website www.playonwords.com.
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I love your site. I have a question for you that I hope you can answer or provide some insight into.
I have twin boys who are 2 years 7 months. They are delayed in their expressive language. I have been waiting for an evaluation from a private agency only to realize our insurance does not cover speech. So now I'm waiting for the school district to eval, which is going to take until the end of May for anything to be completed.
My question is: Do you think not having speech these next 3 months, until May rolls around, will be detrimental to their development? Do you think they will fall even farther behind? How important is it that we jump into speech right now? Can you offer any sort of advice?
My son is 15 months and he is only saying a few words and just started shaking his head yes or no. My only question is if he is asked where a certain part of his body is he points to it but he doesn't say the word. Also if he wants something he says uh uh uh.. then if he doesn't get it he falls out.
Hello. I am an SLP. I love your website. Do you have an android version for mommy SLP?
hello Susie I have twin girls that will be 3 in July and are delayed in speech. I am trying to look for moms that are in the same situation with twins to get some insight. Please message me so we can talk privatelty. I'd greatly appreciate it.
hi heidi, i like your site. It's very informative. I came across your site when I'm searching information about my son, he just turned 2years old last May and his not speaking a decent word neither a sentence so I'm so worried. Development Pediatricians here in the Philippines takes about 2-3 months for scheduling of assessment and due to this I can't just enroll my son in a Speech Therapy/Class.
My question is my son uses actions if he wants something like if he wants me to play a video on my cellphone, He gets the cellphone and put it on my hand so that I can play it and there is other things that he wanted he takes my hand lead me to what he wants but not speaking. Can you say with his kind gestures he's getting there or almost there ready to speak? Thank you so much. Hope you could reply.
Hi Maryan,
I am also an SLP, and I have to disagree with Heidi. All of her suggestions are fantastic, but i disagree that your son's symptoms indicate autism. While autism is a possibility, but I have seen many 2 year olds with similar symptoms who have expressive language delays, but who are not on the autism spectrum. In fact, most children with language delays that I see use similar tactics to communicate their wants and needs in the absence of words. Does your son have a history of ear infections? Temporary hearing loss, sometimes due to fluid in the ears can contribute to a language delay. I'm not saying autism isn't a possibility, but nothing you described seems seems to indicate autism instead of a more basic expressive language delay.
Hi Heidi,
I loved this article and it made so much sense. My daughter is 23 months old and I've been speaking to her in my mother's language which is Somali. She understands the basic words like "come here" and "eat" etc. But doesn't speak. She babbles a LOT but doesn't say any words. She says her aunties name and her grandmothers name but nothing else. I'm getting really worried but people tell me that every child is like that at this age. But as her mother, I can't help but worry. I have made some appointments for a developmental evaluation. Do you think I have a reason to be worried? Oh and if you could post some links for the toys you most recommend, I would very much appreciate it! :) thank you x
I just want to thank you in advance. I know you get a lot of these questions so I'm sorry if this has been asked already and I just didn't see it on your site. My son is 26 months and today he had a assessment with early intervention and I was told he was in the first percentile with his expressive and receptive communication. I'm going ahead with the monthly in home visits they offer but do you think it would be beneficial to push forward with private therapy as well? I don't want to overwhelm him but I also want to do everything I can for him. Can I do enough for him or is this something better dealt with by professionals, with my assistance of course.
HI Heidi..I am working with a child of 2 yrs old with features of autism .Has a history of exposure to tv and ipad for almost 10 hours a day. Now the parents have adapted environmental changes and now child is limited to them.Is it ok if I use apps to work with him ?or should I completely avoid ipad exposure even to work with speech?


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Hoboken Hot House opened a new shop on Monroe Street on Thursday, extending the store's recently planted roots in the city with a second location that hopes to attract area artists.
The combo garden-café-antique shop has opened its doors, two years after the store's first location arrived on Washington Street, according to owner Karen Nason. The new shop is partially nestled in a refurbished two-car garage, with an attached café and outdoor "secret garden," she said.
The store sells refurbished home furniture and décor, Sicilian desserts, plants and seasonal fare, such as pumpkins. A Hoboken favorite, given customers' busy lifestyles, seems to be cacti, Nason said. Even the chairs and tables on the patio—where customers are invited to sit and relax— are for sale, Nason said.
She also said she is hoping to attract local artists and host classes at the store.
"It's a way of life," she said. "It's not just grabbing a cup of coffee."
The owner of the store's building, which is at 200 Monroe Street, is Dave Roberts, who served as mayor of Hoboken from 2001 to 2009.
"I think Karen is an interesting, artistic person, and I think she will be very successful in her new business venue," Roberts said.
Nason, a New York City transplant, opened her first store in Hoboken two years ago. She came to Hoboken because running a store in Chelsea —after roughly two decades-- became too pricey, she said. The change has been welcoming, since Hoboken has more of a community atmosphere, she said.
"People care a lot here," she said. "Old mom and pop stores are still here, thank God."
Nason's own art makes an appearance in the store, including her "Hoboken Works" brand, a screen print of a manhole cover intended to represent Hoboken's resilience in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, she said. Additionally, a painting on the wall of the store's outdoor patio serves as a tribute to Nason's love of singing and songwriting. The painting features a silhouette of Nason singing, surrounded by the likes of Frank Sinatra and several, though unspecified, jazz legends, she said.
She hopes to have other artists in the community display their work in the café and has plans in place to host poetry readings, she said. When asked what inspired the name of her stores, Nason said that "hot house" was what came to mind when she closed her eyes.
A grand opening celebration will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, and will feature live music.


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i just wanted to say thank you to whoever linked up the 'shepherds pie' recipe on the site. i used ground bison instead and thought i'd miss the potato but no! the cauliflower mash was INCREDIBLE!!! the hubs told me i knocked it out of the park with dinner last night it was so good! i can't wait to eat the leftovers!
p.s. i used curry and tumeric instead of the rosemary/thyme for a savory twist! 1tbsp curry, 1tsp tumeric mmm
Oh wow, that sounds fabulous. We love a cottage pie, but the potato topping is clearly an issue...
Yes, where's the link, pretty please?
link! http://www.marksdailyapple.com/shepherds-pie/#more-8741
i just used frozen peas and carrots, not a huge fan of green beans.
I made it the other day and it is SO good and filling.
I bought all the ingredients over the weekend and will be making it this week. Sounds very comforting. Our weather sucks here right now.


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A Laval couple were victims of a scam that resulted in credit card charges of about $500.Sandra Snitzer says she and her husband were on the phone for nearly two-and-a-half hours speaking with scammers who claimed to be from Microsoft's Windows IT department.The individuals used high pressure tactics to convince the Snitzers that, unless they handed over their credit card information and computer passwords they would be 'locked-out' of their new computer.Though the Snitzers were suspicious they ultimately provided their credit card and other personal information. Soon thereafter they noticed three charges of $167. Though the money was refunded by their bank, the Snitzers are still getting calls from the scammers.Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre spokesperson Daniel Williams cautions victims of the well-known scam that even if they get their money back scammers routinely leave backdoors open to retrieve files and other sensitive, personal information later on.Further, Mr. Williams reminded CJAD that Microsoft does not contact the public directly, and that the scammers are literally calling every single number listed in the phonebook, without prior knowledge of whether the people they're calling even own a PC or use Microsoft software.The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre insists the best way to dissuade the scammers is to politely inform them you no longer use windows or own a PC, and to thank them for their concern.Aggravating the scammers could result in hundreds of follow-up calls for which Canadians have no real recourse.
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I second the Vermilion Club-great food and they always welcome the dog (black lab) on the deck and give her water. We have been over on major holidays (July 4th, Memorial day, etc) and can always squeeze in somewhere and if not, there's "the kid" who charges $10 for "their dock".....love the place!
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I am not a hunter and I live in southern Minnesota, so I don't know how to identify this bird. It walked into our campsite at Tettegoche State Park last week. I am thinking a grouse?1 person likes this
I don't have much to report, as I have not been fishing much lately, but wanted to add a topic on our quiet forum.
I finally got a chance to go out on Mazaska this past weekend. I tried my usual methods with almost no luck. Fatheads on a jig and under a slip bobber. From 9 feet down to about 25 feet. I had a couple of bites, but that was it.
Water temperature was still a balmy 68 degrees and a stiff wind was coming out of the southeast. Even though I caught nothing, it was a beautiful day to be on the water last Saturday.
One day closer to hard water season ...Edited by BringAnExtension
We've got a cabin up on Pelican and I've definitely noticed less cormorants on the lake this summer. The state did grant the owner of Gooseberry Island a permit to kill cormorants, which was done this Spring. I talked to a DNR officer on the lake this summer and he said they had shot almost 400 birds, I don't recall the exact numbers but it was somewhere between 350-400.
Consider me in on a personal boycott of The Landing. Horrible horrible horrible customer service skills by the owners/management.
1) it is much quieter on the water without the big blasters running up an down the lake from the Landing.
2) Had a craving for wings while out fishing one night. Called ahead ordered up some wings- great taste- tiny crappy wings. Asked for a side of Blue Cheese and Celery - upcharge of like $3.00 for those. Washed it down with a bottle of Coors Light. $23.50
Large group went in one night and they usually tear up the bar. Were told they can't play jukebox until after 10 pm it was 9:40 PM- ONLY GROUP IN THE BAR. "They are trying to build up an Ambiance"
Got their bar tab and they were done. Yearly group that dropped a lot of cash in the past. Never again until new ownership is on board.
Unfortunately they have deep pockets.
As soon as new ownership / management takes over the crowds will return.
That place is sinking faster than a boat anchor! I couldn't figure out why they were putting in so much money into it, especially since every time I'd drive by at dinner hour, there'd be at best 5 cars parked there. Always a good crowd at the Crescent of course. I don't mind the lack of view...since I'm usually on the lake most of the day already. I remember the days of Judd and Jack, and the place was lively and included the locals. Now it is mostly oblivious resort guests who see it as the only option. Very "pretentious" place that would be better suited in the Brainerd lakes area. My wife's co-worker told her that he was there this summer and they charged him $2 for a glass of water and .75 for mustard (in a stainless steel cup of course). I'd like to check out Wolf Bay, but I need a faster boat first! Don't even get me started on the $7 beers....Edited by Big V Bobcat
My entire family loves coming up to the lake. We make it part of the routine to stop at the landing at least once per trip. At the end of the day a few extra bucks per entree is no big deal. Our meals have always been good, service has varied with the crowds which is true everywhere up there. Run the per pound cost on your walleye catch. The few meals a year you eat there would pale in comparison. I hope they stay open, it is a fun part of our trips!
Have to agree..food is great..best place in the winter on snowmobile..
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When she moved from Texas to her husband Blake Shelton's Oklahoma hometown two years ago, Miranda Lambert needed a new hobby.
"Blake is constantly out in the woods or in his lodge" she says with a laugh. "I wanted some-thing to spend my time and energy on."
A fan of garage sales and arts and crafts, Lambert, 29, renovated and opened up the Pink Pistol on Main Street last November, selling clothes, boots, gifts and homemade drinks from a restored 1949 soda fountain.
Surrounded by mementos like her father's college locker and a thrift store piano she painted pink, Lambert beams, "This store is part of my personality, there are touches of me everywhere" she says. "It makes me feel at home."
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Reminiscing about those carefree summer days of your childhood? Remember running through overgrown summer fields, splashing through creeks and chasing your friends on endless bike rides? Gas prices, a slow economy and bad airline travel have us all in a pickle, but it's the last days of summer and we want to milk it for all it's worth. So stop looking beyond the bounds of your city because you might just have your urban summer adventures right beneath your feet!
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Blessed with beaches, bike trails and golf courses, the Chicago lakefront is the obvious choice for some elbow-to-elbow summertime fun however I recommend trying the wilds of the Chicago River instead. A meandering river populated by ducks, herons and muskrat, the Chicago River used to be labeled "toxic" because of all the sludge that had been dumped into it over the decades; thanks to the efforts of Friends of the Chicago River and other not-for-profit organizations, it's been upgraded to merely "not for consumption." Take advantage of this little-used waterway and catch some amazing views of the city while you're at it: Friends of the Chicago River host a number of canoe trips (around $40) that will show you layers of the city you've never seen as you float past idyllic wildflower-laden riverbanks, active steel mills and towering skyscrapers. Kayak Chicago rents singles and tandems by the hour, and also leads 3 hour architectural tours into the Loop ($50), as well as Fireworks tours ($50) every Wednesday and Saturday night. Just don't get into a water fight – the jury is still out about just how bad that water really is……
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You don't have to be Spiderman to get vertical in New York City: put on some solid kicks and try bouldering across the 15-20 foot schist rocks strewn across Central Park. Rat Rock and Cat Rock, in the southwest corner of the park, are popular starting points for hours of bouldering fun, and are often populated by dozens clambering up, down and across them. Go to www.rockclimbing.com and www.climbnyc.com for more specific information and safety instructions.
Ride into the Sunset in Los Angeles:
Channel your inner Clint Eastwood and try this spaghetti western activity. Located just under the Hollywood sign, Sunset Ranch Hollywood has been offering rides overlooking the famed Valley below for almost 80 years. The Dinner Ride ($60 plus dinner) is 4 hours round trip on horseback to Viva Fresh in Burbank, where you enjoy dinner and the sunset before heading back for the hills. Giddyup, pardner!
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Launching from Mount Tam in Marin County, just north of San Francisco, the San Francisco Hang Gliding Center promises to give you a totally unique view of the city. All you need is 10 minutes of instruction before you get a bird's eye view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the Bay while strapped in to a qualified pilot. Tandem flights go 7 days a week, weather permitting – contact the center for detailed information.
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Israel's legal obligation to respect the freedom of movement of residents of the West Bank results first and foremost from the basic duty that international humanitarian law imposes on the military commander to ensure the needs of the civilian population in occupied territory. This obligation is important because every impediment to freedom of movement almost inevitably impairs the ability of the population under occupation to meet other vital needs, by denying access to medical-treatment facilities, job sites, commercial centers, educational institutions and the like.
Indeed, the restrictions on movement and the resultant geographical splitting of the West Bank seriously impair the functioning of central social institutions and, consequently, the ability of Palestinians to exercise many human rights. Israel's policy prevents Palestinians from living a normal life. Simple actions that are part of Israelis' daily routine, such as shopping, visiting relatives, and studying at university, have become complicated and sometimes impossible missions for Palestinians.
For example, by denying proper access to medical services, the restrictions on movement impair the ability of many Palestinians in the West Bank to properly exercise their right to health: sick persons needing treatment have difficulty getting to medical centers; the quality of service provided at these facilities suffers because of the absence, or delay in arrival, of physicians and staff; and medical emergency teams have trouble getting rapidly to the sick or wounded. The restrictions also impair the Palestinian Authority's ability to develop the health system and build medical reserves, a deficiency that increases the already heavy dependence of Palestinians on health services in Israel and other countries.
The restrictions on movement also significantly impact economy and trade in the West Bank. They have an immediate and direct effect on the ability of Palestinians to get to work, on trade relations, and on profits of businesses large and small. The effect on the agricultural sector is especially grave. The restrictions affect the farmers' ability to grow, harvest, and market their crops in the West Bank, especially in the "seam zone" and the Jordan Valley. One of the prominent effects of the difficulty in moving from area to area is the creation of smaller, local markets, which makes trade between areas in the West Bank expensive, unpredictable, and inefficient. The constant uncertainty and the steadily rising costs entailed in conducting trade, as a result of the restrictions on internal movement, are major obstacles to the recovery of the Palestinian economy.
The restrictions on movement also impair the ability to maintain family and social ties, affecting both ties between areas and contact between relatives and friends that live in different subsections of the same geographical area. This harm is especially felt by families living in the "seam zone", in the Jordan Valley, and in the Nablus area, which are under siege. Not only do the restrictions on movement prevent routine gatherings of the nuclear family, they also delay or prevent members from taking part in large family events and social gatherings. In some instances, relatives or friends are delayed on their way to a social event, and sometimes are prevented from participating altogether.
With respect to residents of rural communities under Palestinian Authority responsibility, the restrictions impair their ability to receive services that are provided in the district seat or by persons who come from there. These include urban infrastructure services, social services, mail, governmental services, rescue services, and electricity and gas supply. Palestinian Authority law-enforcement officials, who are responsible for these areas, are usually also based in the district seat.


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In the interest of breaking up the chorus for a moment, it's short for 'Agnes Gooch'. Peggy Cass (actress) played Agnes Gooch in the 1958 film 'Auntie Mame'. Boring I know, but I have to wonder if Patrick Dennis, the author, didn't pick that name on purpose.
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area between nuts and ass hole. guy cooch = gooch
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Example: Henry was loading a couch into a truck and slipped and cracked his gooch. He than cried out "Ouch! I cracked My gooch!"
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the area between the male genitals and the anus
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The piece of skin connecting the scrotum and testes to the poop chute. The gooch is also attached to the bacon strip which is located directly on the undercarriage of the testes.
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Shes appeared on HBOs Def Comedy Jam, Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav, Showtime at the Apollo and Comic View. Along with fellow Black comediennes MoNique, Laura Hayes and Adele Givens, she proved her mettle as one of the Queens of Comedy which was filmed and later aired on Showtime. Now the always hilarious Sommore is returning to her adopted home of South Florida as she prepares for a live taping of her one-woman stand-up comedy act. And if adult comedy is your thing, you dont want to miss her. Im working on getting my routine down pat and tightening up my chops, she said. I have about three years of material that I have to condense into one hour. And Im working very hard because this is a business that I take quite seriously and Im very hands on with my career. How she got started Sommore says her stage persona is sexy, classy and the kind of woman that any sister would love to have as a friend. Off stage, shes not much different. If people gave you something good what would you want? she asked. Some more. Thats how I chose my name. I went to college and then was a business owner I wanted to be rich. But then I got stuck and found that I wasnt happy with what I was doing. Life wasnt challenging enough. In my wildest dreams, if I could do whatever I wanted it would be to do stand-up comedy. So I went to an open mic. The rush felt so good that I figured if I put my all into it I had to get better. That was 20 years ago. Today, the New Jersey-born actress and comedienne, who incidentally is the half-sister of actress Nia Long, is enjoying a bi-coastal life splitting her time between Florida and L.A. But her real home is on stage making people laugh. The challenge of being a woman in comedy Sommore says as in most professions, women in comedy arent looked at as equal to men. But that hasnt stopped her from pursuing her goals or making her audiences beg for more. Even with our success on the Queens of Comedy tour, when we women are introduced to an audience, its almost as if men are surprised that we can make people laugh. There are some men who dont think women are funny at all. Im an adult comedienne and I deal with adult topics. I picked the lane that I am and wanted it to be about grown folks conversation. Basically, I deal with topics that most adults think about but are afraid to say. I do have a few segments of in my shows that are PG but not many. Sommore says shes excited about her show which will be her second solo project. After being taped and televised it will go on DVD. And shell be negotiating the purchasing price. I am producing this myself so I make all of the decisions, she said. I guess you cant get the businesswoman out of me huh? Sommore will take to the stage on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Miramar Cultural Center. By D. Kevin McNeir email@example.com


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The property tax is regressive because it does not take into consideration your ability to pay. No matter what your income, high or low, if you own a home you must pay a property tax.
Property taxes in New Jersey are the highest in the country. The 2 percent cap on property taxes proposed by the governor and approved by the legislative body was indeed a step in the right direction. However, I fear there may be too much exclusion to the cap. Even so, politics is and should be the art of compromise.
The pension and health care reform measures signed by the governor are an important step in putting our fiscal house in order, but they will not stimulate the economy.
Now Christie is pushing for a big cut in the income tax, a move he claims will hurdle our economy forward. His proposal would give families earning more than $1 one million a year an average tax break of $7,266. A family earning $50,000 would get $80 -- only that is absurd.
The Bush tax cuts were totally unfair, yet we were told they would stimulate the economy. That strategy did not work and neither will the governor's. In my view, if you truly want to stimulate the economy you must do two things: Number one, stabilize property taxes, and number two, a cut in taxes on the middle class so that families will spend that money in a productive way, such as on goods and services, which will create jobs -- which is exactly what our economy needs. Not another tax cut for the rich.


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• A meeting of the Eden School Board begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Eden Jr./Sr. High School, 3150 Schoolview Road.
• The Elma Town Board will meet for a work session at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Town Hall, 1600 Bowen Road. On the agenda is: a presentation by Blue Star honoring veterans, a sick time policy for workers, a request from Union Cemetery, and bid openings for a truck for the Building Inspector.
A Town Board meeting will follow at 7 p.m. On this agenda will be awarding of a bid for the Building Department truck, amending a business use permit for Octane Enterprises, 1721 Transit Road, rescinding of a business use permit for N.E. Fluid Power, 7017 Jamison Road and approval of a new BUP for them to relocate to Maple Road.
•The newly opened Erie County Auction and Expo Center Farm and Flea Market, at 11167 Big Tree Road, Wales, will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It features farm fresh dairy products, antiques, furniture, collectibles and other items.


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This inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary conference seeks to examine and explore issues surrounding evil and human wickedness. Perspectives are sought from those engaged in the fields of anthropology, criminology, cultural studies, legal studies, literature, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and theology. Perspectives are sought from those working in the caring professions, the media, prison services, politics, psychiatry and other work-related and vocational areas.
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Cat Teepee - the native American teepee for fluffy little critters
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After the success of the Canadian Cat Cabin, design duo Loyal Luxe have created a second model of cat houses made of 100% recycled cardboard: a native American teepee. This fun modern take on another classic symbol of Canadian iconography distinguishes itself through its humorous theme, this time translated from amerindian culture and the collective imagination associated with it.
Made entirely of corrugated cardboard and sold flat, the teepee is available with 6 interchangeable ornaments: the dream catcher, the feather, the tomahawk, the eagle, the bull's head and the banner in which the name of the animal can be written.
Dimensions: 22 X 22 X 26 in., door opening once expanded: 9.5 in. (approximate)
one flat, foldable piece of corrugated cardboard. Assembly instructions included.
It requires no glue or tools.
Since the love for paper and cardboard is innate to cats, your pet will surely adopt their new cabin and will soon call it 'home sweet home'! The teepee is also suitable for small furry friends like domestic rabbits, ferrets and small dogs.
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