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The Location Extender add-on pack for Store Locator Plus is now available to the general public. This new add-on pack adds several fields that users have been requesting in the support forums as well as some new fields for a paid customization requested by a client.
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The Force Awakens - First thoughts
Like many others, I saw Star Wars: The Force Awakens last night. Since many more have not yet however, this will be a spoiler free post. This isn't a real review per se, and I won't be giving one or trying to fit it into my best-to-worst list until I see it a few more times, but for now, here are my initial thoughts and feelings on the matter.
First off, the feeling was ruined right off the bat because the sound crapped out at the theater I was in, and there was no audio during the opening crawl. This was immensely disappointing to me. I missed the prequels in theaters, making TFA the my first theatrical Star Wars experience. And while this is probably stupid, the opening crawl was the part I was looking forward to the most... and I have still never heard it on a theater sound system.
But, I can't fault the movie for that, so I'll move on and say the next hour and a half was
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I loved the look and feel of the movie, the characters and acting were both fantastic(Two things the Star Wars saga has seldom had at the same time thus far), and even the returning characters were great, never feeling shoe-horned in, or outstaying their welcome. The comedic moments land, the action is fast and clear, all the main cast(Old and new) had great chemistry together, and I absolutely want to see more of them in future Episodes. The movie does lean pretty heavily on the nostalgia factor, which could be a positive or a negative depending on your point of view. But being the kind of person who waited four hours in line wearing a knit Star Wars hat for the premiere, and rewatched the unaltered original trilogy on degraded VHS two days prior, you can bet your starship that the nostalgia hit me in all the right ways. There was a moment in the scene pictured above that legitimately gave me tears. Not because it was sad, just because I was enjoying what I was seeing too much to do anything else.
But - there's always a but, isn't there - I did say 'the next hour and a half' back there. Which is because there's a certain point in the movie where it transitioned from "This is amazing!" to "I'm not sure how I feel about this..." It's not during a big twist or major story turn, or at all related to the above image, it's just that at some point toward the end, the movie half-lost me. I'm not totally sure why yet. Perhaps I'd finally come out of the hype-rspace I'd been flying through for the last month, or perhaps I was just hoping for a more self-contained movie, and it was seeming to do a lot of sequel setup. Which I won't immediately call a bad thing till I see it a few more times, because this could just be an instance of expectation vs. reality - and I was expecting something more along the lines of A New Hope or The Phantom Menace in terms of Episode VII being a self-contained story with just enough loose threads leftover to carry into sequels. Instead it seemed more like the Marvel movies where it literally lay the groundwork for sequels. It was effective in doing that, mind you, and has me really looking forward to Episode VIII, it just left me unsure how to feel about VII.
So yeah, The Force Awakens. I'm not entirely sure how I feel about it as a whole yet, but I know I really enjoyed it, and am eager for more. Go watch it if you haven't yet!


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Well, that and a fastball that could bust a single-pane window.Look, Andy Sonnanstine, in over 550 minor league innings, put up a 2.76 ERA with a 503-85 strikeout to walk ratio. He throws a fastball/cutter/slider/curveball repertoire at hitters. He also averages less than 87 MPH on his fastball, and has a career ERA of 5.22 in part because he started giving up more homeruns in the majors than he did in the minors. Major league hitters not only make more pitches into mistakes, they also do a lot more with those mistakes.Milone might be the rare person who can overcome a severe velocity deficiency, but it's really hard to succeed in the majors on command alone.
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"Mentally Unwell & Unable To Move On"
About: Specialist mental health services / Psychological therapies Specialist mental health services Psychological therapies TA6 4RN
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I am a young adult who is mentally unwell, yet I am getting denied treatment because of funding and the people who control the money..let me call them the suits.
My diagnosis is a dual one, I have not one or two things wrong with me but four. I have gotten into this situation NOT through my own bad decisions in life, I was mistreated.
I NEED long term therapy but can not get it because there is only one therapist in the area, who I believe is overworked and is fighting hard to keep their job.
After a failed try at CAT (Cognitive Analytic Therapy), which later on with a new CPN I got told was the wrong therapy, I got told that long term therapy was better but the problem was it can take a long time as there is only one person doing it.
Luck for me I got an appointment with a trainee however I felt like they did not understand it was for long term therapy as I was only offered a maximum of four months.
I am under the age of 25, in the adult service but yet this has become my life as the one thing that I need to move me on in life is not available.
In my view the funding is going, and shows no signs of ever returning. The psych wards are getting smaller or going completely. The front-line workers seem overstretched and I think they're finding it hard to fulfil the work they need to do. Far too many suits make the decisions without any real knowledge of what works best in a mental health environment.
The hearing voices group is constantly fighting for the room we need, but the suits will take it over for training, conferences or even tribunals as it is the only space large enough, especially as Home Treatment got the other large space for their office.
I WANT to make a contribution to society. I WANT to do more with my life. I WANT to get an education.
However I cannot, it feels because the money is not there.
What options do I have left?!
I am mentally unwell, unable to be within society, there are no other options left for me other than long-term therapy but this is not viable, it will take many more months even years of waiting...if it even comes at all.
Someone please listen, comment, complain. I feel we cannot keep laying down and watch the service disappear in front of our eyes.
Lets put what is a very large foot down on the floor and demand the care that we deserve.
Because it is mental health, it seems to me they know that people will not complain because they often can not face confrontation.
Response from Karen Howard-Grenville, PALS, Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust 7 years ago
Thank you for your comments.
We are saddened to hear of your distress.
We offer a range of psychological therapies in the Trust, and we have been working hard to ensure waiting times are short. People are seen within 18 weeks at present and that will soon drop to 12. We would like to reassure you that we value all of our psychological therapists and psychologists, and that none of them are in a position of having to fight for their jobs. Finding the right therapy for the right people can be a complicated process and without knowing you and your specific difficulties it is not possible to comment upon where things have gone wrong. We also very much support the work that the Hearing Voices Group do, and we know this is something that many service users find helpful. Again, without knowing the full situation, we cannot comment on the specific difficulties you refer to. Our service users lie at the heart of our decision-making and I am sorry that this has not felt like your experience.
The Heads of Psychological Therapies would be more than happy to discuss your experience with you in person, and with your care coordinator if you would like; and we would want to work hard to ensure that you are able to access the right therapy, and to address any difficulties the Hearing Voices Group is having.
Karen Howard-Grenville, PALS Officer, would be happy to arrange this. She can be contacted on Telephone number 01278 432022 or email email@example.com
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Response from Lucy Nicholls, Development Officer, Somerset LINk 7 years ago
'Someone please listen' Hi invisiblebutloud: Thank you for posting on this site. I promise that lots of people ARE listening and take your experience very seriously. I work for the Somerset Local Involvement Network (Somerset LINk) - you can find out more about us at somersetlink. The Somerset LINk aims to give patients a louder voice when it comes to feeding back their concerns about services - particularly gaps in services. If patients tell us that there are problems or gaps in services, we can look into this on their behalf and we don't need to identify anyone. If you'd like more info or would like to tell us more about your experiences then please email me I will be happy to help. We are currently looking into mental health service users' issues, in particular, how service users can become more involved in having their say about mental health services and how they work in Somerset. We really believe that patients are the experts when it comes to knowing about services and how they can work better, and we'd really love to hear from you. Best wishes and good luck.
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Response from Karen Howard-Grenville, PALS, Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust 7 years ago
Thank you for taking the time to meet with me. It was good to be able to hear directly of your experiences within our Trust at both a general and a personal level, and to be able to reassure you that we are not losing any of our therapy staff. We were able to discuss your concerns about your future treatment options, and to find a way forwards together that I hope will feel more satisfactory for you. I very much respect the open and articulate way in which you expressed yourself, and I will make sure that your feedback informs our ongoing work to improve how we work with all our service users. I would be happy to meet again should you feel that would be helpful for you at any point. Liz Fawkes, Joint Head of Psychological Therapies.
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Red Lobster Shrimp Pasta
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This is a copycat recipe, but it's delicious. I used a pinot grigio wine but you could substitute chicken broth if you didn't want to use alcohol.
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This recipe was perfect, but there is one thing missing - two tablespoons of cream cheese. The one thing I love about the dish at Red Lobster is how creamy it is and when I made this for the first time, my 'sauce' was thin. I searched around on the Internet until I found what was called "Red Lobster Alfredo Sauce" and it had these exact same ingredients but with two tablespoons of cream cheese. After I added that, perfection! It can be added to the dish when the heavy cream is placed into the pan, and heated until smooth.
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- 453.59 g shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
- 158.51 ml clam juice (or chicken broth)
- 78.07 ml white wine
- 236.59 ml heavy cream
- 118.29 ml parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1.23 ml dried basil, crushed
- 1.23 ml dried oregano, crushed
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You can crush on someone based on their appearance, but I'd say its a much more superficial crush than a crush on someone whose personality you know.
When you say they "look like your type (personality based on their physical appearance)", you're just projecting what you THINK or WANT that person to be like on them. It's not representative of who they actually are. You're just crushing on the person they are in your imagination.
I don't believe you can love someone without actually knowing them.
"if someone seems interested in you although you never talked before or know each other then do you assume they just like you based on your physical appearnance?"


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Coach Lane Kiffin, as he is wont to do, wasted little time earlier this week lamenting over the players that aren't available. But on Thursday, a day in which USC appeared to have lost tailback Marc Tyler for the spring, USC's second-year coach had a different tone.
Kiffin expressed his gratitude for the presence of nine midyear enrollees, particularly JC offensive linemen David Garness and Jeremy Galten. Never mind that USC has to replace three starters on the line, injuries have left the Trojans desperate just to field enough bodies for practice.
"I think the two offensive linemen have stepped in and that's obviously a tough transition to come in right away and that's why they are here for the spring," Kiffin said. "That's why it was such a big deal to find guys that could be mid-year so they could count back but also to have a whole spring.
"They're in there and doing well. We're going to need them at some point."
It's been trial by fire for JC linebacker Dallas Kelley as well, as he has quickly become one of the benefactors of Devon Kennard's absence.
"It's a lot for him to be thrown in at middle linebacker," Kiffin said. "Hopefully he can help us on special teams too."
Whereas linebacker and the offensive line are positions in which USC is rebuilding and currently thin at, such is not the case at tailback. No wonder then Kiffin almost sounded dismissive when discussing the strong likelihood Tyler's strained hamstring would sideline him for the rest of camp.
"It's a long ways away until we play a real game," Kiffin said. "Obviously you'd like to have him to continue to develop his game but hopefully he'll get healthy and get some work this spring."
Tyler's absence also means sophomore Dillon Baxter and redshirt freshman D.J. Morgan will get a plethora of reps, something each of them needs coming off of — for much different reasons — challenging 2010 campaigns.
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The InfoComm show is an excellent opportunity to reach your channel providers and customers with training on your products and services. InfoComm 2017 exhibitors are invited to conduct their own Manufacturers' Training session(s) at the Orange County Convention Center.
The exhibitor has full discretion to determine the content and speakers for each Manufacturers' Training session. Exhibitors may offer 90-minute seminars or (new this year!) 3-hour workshops. Sessions may be open to all InfoComm attendees, or may be closed, invitation only events. Exhibitors should indicate on the session submission whether the event is open or closed.
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Did Jake Odorizzi Pitch His Last Game For Rays?Highland, Ill. native could be traded before Monday's deadline
30 Players: Blake Snell Next In Line Out Of Rays' Starting Pitcher FactoryThe Rays always seem to have a good young pitcher in the pipeline. Blake Snell looks to be the next one.
Guide To Visiting MLB Spring Training In FloridaYour travel guide to visiting any of the MLB teams in the Florida Grapefruit League for this year's spring training
Mark Buehrle Fails To Log 200 InningsSt. Charles native may be hanging it up after 15 years in the majors
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Eren by Simon P. Clark
Published September 18th 2014 by Corsair
People are keeping secrets from Oli - about where his father is, and why he hasn't come to join them at his uncle's house in the country.
But Oli has secrets too.
He knows what lives in the attic. Eren - part monster, part dream, part myth. Eren who always seems so interested, who always wants to hear more about Oli's life. Eren, who needs to hear stories to live, and will take them from Oli, no matter the cost.
My Thoughts:
First of all, I'd like to thank the publisher for asking me to be a part of this blog tour, I've really enjoyed reading everyone's posts and have found some new blogs to follow along the way!
When I first heard about Eren I knew I had to read this book; it had a promising synopsis with a unique twist that had me curious. So you can imagine my excitement upon receiving a copy in the post (I was ecstatic). The book itself is beautifully finished with some wonderful illustrations/paintings that fit perfectly with the style of the book. Unfortunately, this is where the review takes a 180 and not with a bang, but with a fizzle.
I wanted so much to love this book but I found that I couldn't bring myself to finish it. It's not that it's a bad book because, believe me, it's not. It just wasn't for me. Although I was excited to read this I did have my doubts as it's Middle Grade—which is something I'm not used to reading—but I went in with an open mind and pushed myself to at least try it. Eren started out really strong, I was enthralled in the story and couldn't wait to see how it all panned out. However the further I got into the book the less I found myself enjoying it and then out of nowhere, I hit a wall. I'm disappointed with myself for not finishing it but I didn't want to force myself to read a book that wasn't grabbing my attention.
What kept me from carrying on might you ask? Well, for me personally there wasn't enough going on. A lot of the time we saw the main character, Ollie, either running around the town with his friends or in the attic with Eren. I found this to be fairly boring and uneventful. Ollie also knows that there is something going on with his family but what is it? We do not know. This frustrated me greatly as I didn't have a clue as to what could be going on and I felt that it was being dragged out for too long. I'd just like to know the big secret as I'm sure he would too.
Although I am reluctant to finish this book, I believe that it is a solid, unique story that will capture the hearts of many readers. The writing style is beautifully descriptive, carefully crafted and I found that the author often goes into great detail when setting a scene or talking about certain characters. It's the perfect book for a parent to read with their child—I think you could do some great voices for the characters—or for someone that's looking for a dark and somewhat suspenseful read. I hope that I will be able to finish this in the future, but for now, it just not my cup of tea.


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A lawyer went on a guided bear hunt deep in the Alaskan bush. One the last day, he and his Czechoslovakian friend were stalking through the brush when huge male bear suddenly charged them. The lawyer, quick as a flash took aim and fired, dropping the animal. Excited, he and his friend ran over to inspect the bear. As they were ooohing and ahhing, a female bear suddenly charged them. The lawyer got away, but the bear attacked the Czech and devoured him whole in one gulp.
A game warden was passing through the area and heard the shot, followed by the comotion. He went over to make sure everything was OK and ran into the terrified lawyer.
"Come quick, come quick" the lawyer shrieked "a bear just ate my friend"
They ran back and saw the bear standing over the carcass of the first bear. The warden quickly aimed and fired, dropping the second bear.
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Non-Food Treat Ideas For A Candy-Free Halloween
It's trick-or-treat time! Whether you are planning on handing out non-food treats or going halfsies (half candy/half non-candy) this Halloween, continue reading. This post is saturated with non-food treat ideas for Halloween – and I have good news, many were thought of or approved by my 7 and 9-year-old nieces, Stephie and Allie.
Quick stats
I like the non-candy idea. Halloween's candy-centric-ness (made up word?) has always been frustrating for me as an adult. The amount of candy that is sold and consumed in this country is insane!
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), it is projected that Americans will spend $2.5 billion on candy this Halloween (2016), with 90 million pounds of that being chocolate. According to a Visual.ly infographic, on Halloween night, the average American will eat roughly 3.4 pounds of candy, and the average American kid will consume as many as 7,000 calories (for reference, one pound = 3500 calories)!
DAAAAAAAMN. With today's rising obesity rates, I do not want to contribute to these booming statistics. I fully support handing out non-food items like fun toys and school supplies.
Yes, my views are VERY different from when I was a sugar-craving five-year-old in the '80s. I admit it – I was once a candy-whore (who wasn't?). I have clear memories of hunting down the largest pillowcase (candy-collector-holder-ma-thing) I could find, donning my plastic (and suffocating) Care-Bear mask with its coordinating plastic shirt and pants and running door to door. The goal was easy – gather as much candy as possible so that my extra-large pillowcase would overflow with glorious sugar. Competitiveness fine-tuned that candy tunnel vision back then.
The Teal Pumpkin Project
In my last post, "The Teal Pumpkin Project," I discussed The Teal Pumpkin Project, a campaign that raises awareness of food allergies by promoting the inclusion of all trick-or-treaters. Participating households across the world hand out non-food treats on Halloween, so that children with food allergies can still enjoy the holiday. For all of you taking part in this movement, this article will help you fill your trick-or-treat bowls with non-food treats.
We all can help
One in 13 children has a food allergy. For those children who have food allergies, intolerances, and/or diseases that prevent them from consuming sugar, a holiday like Halloween can be extremely challenging and disappointing… but it doesn't have to be. By providing alternatives to food-related treats, we can help these kids.
Inspire our youth
As Mahatma Gandhi said, "Be the change you wish to see in the world."
Take action and look at this Halloween as an opportunity to inspire future generations to be more healthy and creative. Sure, there will be plenty of kids who will only have eyes (and a tummy) for the candy – but I bet there will be many who will appreciate a cool, non-food treat in their bag. Trust me, if you choose fun and useful non-food treats, your house will not be egged/toilet-papered – instead, kids will be lining up year-after-year to see what awesomeness you are sharing!
Bamboo Core's non-food treat ideas for a candy-free Halloween
Here is my list of Halloween non-food treat ideas. For some tips on how to make the switch away from candy, where to shop and what to look for in a non-food treat, continue reading after my list.
All kid-approved non-food treats have been sorted into eight categories:
- Safety
- Arts and crafts/school supplies
- Gardening
- Play
- Accessories
- Puzzles
- Assortment packs
- Other
If you see something you like, click on the link provided to learn more and/or purchase.
Kids always love things that glow and light-up. Bright glow sticks and flashlights will help keep trick-or-treaters safe while they roam around the hood. Germaphobe parents will find the hand sanitizer handy (pun intended). 😉
- Finger flashlights – Bright mini flashlights that clip to your fingertips.
- Glow sticks that convert to bracelets and necklaces – Who doesn't love a glow stick? Kids and parents will like these. Kids can add them to their costumes, make their boo-crews stand out and be safe on the dark roads.
- Hand sanitizer – Bath & Body Works anti-bacterial hand gels of mixed scents.
- Light-up whistle necklaces – Beware, parents may hate you for this potentially annoying treat.
Arts and crafts/school supplies
Arts and crafts pr are always a hit with kids and school supplies are useful and appreciated by teachers and parents.
- Activity pads – Mini activity books to keep the kids busy for a short time.
- Bookmarks – 24 farm animal character ruler bookmarks (chicken, horse, cow and pig) – so cute!
- Crayon packs – Small boxes of Crayola crayons. Crayons are always good to have.
- Duck Tape – Mini Duck Tape that comes in assorted prints. My nieces came up with this idea and I think it is brilliant! 🙂
- LEGO monsters series minifigures – This complete set of monster LEGO minifigures is SUPER COOL, but pricey. These minifigures are the perfect, extra-special treats that you can hand out to your favorite neighbors. Doing so will elevate your cool factor to new heights.
- Mini comic books – The Halloween ComicFest (HCF) is on October 29th. Participating comic shops across the country will have mini-comic bundles, containing 25 of a single mini comic title available to purchase for $4.99. Anyone who goes to a participating comic shop on Oct. 29th will get a free comic. For more details about The Halloween ComicFest and where to find a local participating comic shop, visit halloweencomicfest.com.
- Notebooks – 12 assorted comic book mini notebook memo pads – great for doodling and sketching.
- Paint sets – Mini paint sets that come with a pallet and brush.
- Pencils – You can never have too many pencils. These are Halloween-themed.
- Pencil erasers – 30 adorable and assorted animal erasers. Zoo, jungle, farm, wild, sea and arctic animals are featured – very lovable.
- Play-Doh – Encourage creative play with these mini Halloween-themed Play-Doh cans.
- Sidewalk chalk – 12 boxes of colorful sidewalk chalk.
- Small coloring books – Halloween-themed mini coloring books.
- Stencils – These dinosaur-shaped stencils will be a hit among dino-lovers.
- Sticker boxes – Kids love stickers. This bundle consists of 20 boxes with 20 assorted Halloween-themed stickers each.
- Sticker sheets – 24 sheet of 9 Halloween stickers each for a total of 216 stickers.
The idea of handing out flower and vegetable seeds came from Stephie, my youngest niece (7). This is, by far, one of my favorite ideas.
It appeals to city and rural dwellers because you can grow the plants indoors on a window sill. A little gardening/science project is always a nice activity during non-summer months. An added bonus is that all are non-GMO
- Flower seed packets – 20 individual packets of non-GMO wildflower seeds.
- Herb seed packets – 10 varieties of non-GMO heirloom herb seeds in individual packets.
- Vegetable seed packets – 12 heirloom varieties of non-GMO vegetable seeds in kid-friendly packaging
Kids love to play. From bubbles to bouncy balls to playing cards – there is something for everyone in this list.
- Bendable monsters – 24, four-inch monsters that can be bent into various poses.
- Bubbles – Halloween-themed bubble bottles.
- Caveman action figures – 48 plastic caveman action figures made in the USA. I LOVE these!
- Glow in the dark bouncy balls or Halloween themed bouncy balls – I've never met a kid who doesn't like bouncy balls.
- Grow a dino – 12 assorted water-growing dinosaurs.
- Halloween Rubber-Ducks – Who doesn't like a cute rubber ducky?!
- Plastic dinosaurs – Mini dinosaur action figures.
- Playing cards – 24 packs of mini playing cards. Examples of the games include Go Fish, Hearts, Old Maid, etc.
- Stretchy skeletons – Skeletons that are meant to be stretched and pulled in all directions.
- Yo-yos – 12 Halloween-themed yo-yos
Jewelry and temporary body art have always been a huge hit with kids. Here are four ideas that are sure to be enjoyed by all trick-or-treaters.
- Fake mustaches – 4 packs of 3 self adhesive mustaches. Great for costumes, dress-up and silliness.
- Jelly bracelets – Say hello to the '80s with these 144 assorted (neon colors) rubber bracelets.
- Keychains – Kids love attaching items to their backpacks. This is a pack of 16 soft, plush 2″ emojis with removable keychain clips. Two colors are available: pink and yellow.
- Slap-bracelets – Bring back the '90s with these colorful patterned bracelets!
- Spider rings – 36 child-size glow in the dark plastic spider rings. Creepy, but fun!
- Temporary tattoos – These fun and silly monster-themed tattoos will keep the youngsters happy, while these graveyard-themed Tattly tatts (non-toxic and made in the USA) will please the tweens that come to your door.
- Vampire fangs – Fangs are fun! This pack comes with 144 individually-wrapped white Dracula fangs.
Kids can work oon their hand-eye cordination with these fun puzzles.
- Maze puzzles – Plastic Halloween-themed mazes.
- Mini Rubix Cubes – 6-pack of teeny Rubix Cubes.
- Mini-push button water games – 12 assorted plastic ghost and pumpkin designs.
Assortment packs
Amazon offers a lot of options when it comes to bulk party favors. Here are three ideas for Halloween assortment packs that include a little bit of everything.
Pokemon Go party favors pack – Pokemon kids wristbands, pencils, tattoos and Pokemon Go trivia questions
- 84 piece mega-Halloween novelty toy assortment pack – All toys are Halloween-themed: Included are 12 disc shooters, 12 crayon packs, 12 vampire teeth, 12 fun and games books (tongue twisters, connect-the-dots, hidden pictures, etc.) and 36 plastic spider rings.
- 156 Piece mega-Halloween novelty toy assortment pack – All toys are Halloween-themed: Included are 12 rubber ducks, 12 pencils, 48 mini-erasers, 72 temporary tattoos and 12 sticker sheets.
- Money/coins – If you decide to pass out loose change, consider placing the coins in a bag or pre-roll them so that kids do not reach into their treat-bag and accidentally pop a coin into their mouths. Also, my nieces state that if you are going to give change, don't just give a couple pennies – it must be significant to have an impact. They suggest that a little change PLUS another treat or candy to go along with the money would be good.
- Gift certificates and/or gift cards – This may be a more expensive non-food treat. Unfortunately, I do not know of any restaurants other than fast food giants like McDonald's, Wendy's and Burger King that offer affordable gift certificates to pass out during Halloween. If you know of any healthy-ish gift certificates and/or gift card options (food or non-food related), please share in the comments below this post.
For more non-food ideas, check out these spooktacular treats for sale on Amazon:
The moral struggle
I have to admit, writing this blog post has been challenging. While writing, I had to stop several times and ask myself, "By suggesting that legit replacements for candy were toys and other non-food items that can be bought in bulk, am I essentially replacing one evil (candy) with another (cheap toys manufactured overseas)? Am I in a position where I have to choose between the lesser of two evils?" – Gasp. What a moral tragedy! –> Sounds familiar, doesn't it? (Cough, Clinton vs. Trump, cough).
For me, it's a tough choice. On one hand we all know that there are many negatives to candy – there's the sugar, the artificial and toxic ingredients, and the food dyes – all of which have been linked to disease, food allergies, and behavioral issues among people, especially children. The waste produced from Halloween is also high – much of that candy ends up in the trash post-Halloween… but on the other hand, bulk toys and games are often made in places outside of the United States and are associated with wasteful packaging that may one day end up in a land-fill. We also don't always know what these novelty products are made out of – do they pose a risk to our children?…and is that risk greater than what may happen when our kids consume thousands of calories of candy? UGH…
Feeling motivated
After letting the morally challenging questions swim around my brain for a short time, I stopped overthinking. I quickly remembered why I was motivated to write this article. My blood boils every time I think about all of the toxic crap that the food industry exposes us to and feeds our children. So much of it has serious health consequences, especially when it is gobbled up is mass amounts, which is often the case during the period between Halloween and Easter. Then I thought about the stresses families with children with food allergies or illnesses have – and how hard holidays like Halloween can be…
As you can tell from the list I shared with you above, I put my holistic pride aside and chose the lesser of two evils – I decided to begrudgingly promote the companies that mass produce non-sugar and allergen-free goods for Halloween. Ahh! To me, the toys have 2 significant attributes – 1) they encourage creative art and play and 2) they help support kids who cannot eat candy. The candy did not stand out in my mind as having any sincere positives. For me, the non-food treats win. What do you think?
Uphill battle
What about restricting the amount of candy our kids consume?
Sure, as adults and parents we can set limits on things like candy consumption – and that's all good… but it can be a relentless battle. As our kids get older, we are around them less and less, and not always in control of what they are eating. This is especially true for the times when they are at school or out with friends. We can educate and teach them healthy habits by being good role models. We can also tell them how much candy they can eat, but again, it's a tough fight to combat, especially during holidays like Halloween. Setting limits may:
a) make our kids and others see us as "that ridiculous, unfair parent on the block" (not always a bad thing).
b) cause kids to hoard, hide and squirrel away piles of candy – to be eaten when parents aren't looking. This sometimes creates anxiety, lying and whacky food-related baggage among the kids. (To avoid this, many psychologists recommend letting your kids be in charge of when and how much candy they eat.)
Perhaps it is time to stop fighting the candy battle. A good solution might be to change the way we do things. Reduce or remove the temptations. Hand out more non-food treats and less (or no) candy – bring your children to more houses that offer non-food treats. (Look for houses that have teal pumpkins on their steps). Encourage others in your hood to do the same.
Making the transition from handing out candy to passing out non-food treats
If you decide to be a non-candy household this year – and you want to participate in trick-or-treating, how do you make this transition? Here are a couple ideas:
- Start new traditions when your kids are younger…. it's often easier that way.
- Explain to your children what you are planning on doing, well before Halloween. Teach them about The Teal Pumpkin Project and tell them how it helps children with food allergies.
- Include your kids in the selection and buying process. Have them help you choose non-food treats. This way they will like them too.
- During the first year, offer both candy and non-food treats. For subsequent years, only hand out non-food treats.
Tips when buying non-food treats
- To reduce packaging, order items in bulk.
- To save money, do not wait until the last minute to buy your non-food treats.
- Only buy what you think you will need. If you have any leftovers, donate these items to your local charity or store them for use next year.
- Be careful – some of these toys contain small parts that may be a choking hazard for young children.
- Pay attention to non-food items that may contain food allergens, such as some brands of moldable clay, which may contain wheat. Additionally, try to choose latex-free items, as there are children who have latex allergies.
- If you decide to go halfsies, be sure to have two trick-or-treating bowls – one dedicated for candy and one for non-food treats.
- Consider putting a teal pumpkin or a Teal Pumpkin Project sign outside your house to let others know that you are providing non-food treats this Halloween.
Advice from my nieces, my professional Halloween consultants
- Allie (9) strongly suggests that you choose carefully. Only select toys that you know kids will like. Try not to get anything that is too cheap, for it will only last one day or a week because it will break. Once it is broken, it will end up in the trash and in our landfills – and according to Stephie (7), those toys will then "torture our world." 😉 (Super cute).
- Allie and Stephie both recommend that you include non-Halloween toys and school supplies in your treat bowls. They want you to remember that after Halloween night, the holiday is over and kids might want to play or use something that doesn't have ghosts and witches on it. 🙂
Where to shop
- Whenever possible, support your local businesses, artists and artisans. Shop at small toy stores in your area.
If there is plenty of time before Hallween day, check out Etsy.com for lots of homemade, organic, all natural and/or recycled Halloween treats like these beeswax chapsticks and these recycled and molded monster crayons.
- If shopping locally is not an option, buy in bulk and receive fast (and free) shipping with Amazon Prime.
- Check out craft and hobby stores in your area such as AC Moore and Michael's. You can always download a coupon to your phone and/or print one from your computer. The app, "SnipSnap" works well for this.
- Stores such as BJs and Costco may offer some non-food treat items in bulk.
- Target, CVS, Party City and Dollar Stores have many of the products I have listed.
- If you are the creative type and have the time, consider making custom non-food treats.
Thanks for taking the time to read this article; I hope it was helpful. Now I want to know your thoughts.
- What do you think about non-food treats for Halloween? Are they a good idea or bad idea?
- Do you plan on handing out non-food treats this Halloween?
- If you are a candy-free household, have you faced any obstacles or challenges? If so, what are they and how did you overcome them?
- What did I miss? Are there any other non-food treat ideas that you would like to share?


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I LOVE my NCS and have used this recipe several times. The pasta, meatballs and sauce can cook together in the pot with no prep. It's not the fanciest but really good and simple. While this recipe uses pasta sauce and frozen meatballs, I prefer using my own left over sauce and homemade meatballs.
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 4 cups water
- 1 lb spaghetti, broken in half
- 1 (24 ounce) jar pasta sauce, if thin sauce, reduce water by 1/4 cup
- 1 (24 ounce) package meatballs, frozen
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- Pour a4 cups water into pot.
- Stir in spaghetti, sauce and meatballs.
- Set OVEN to 300 for 25 minutes.
- Cover and cook until pasta is tender and meatballs are hot, stirring occasionally.
- NOTE: When using thinner sauces, use 2/ 3/4 cup water.
- For whole grain and thicker pastas, increase cooking time by 2-5 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Serve immediately.


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Checklist: Six initiatives following Carrington shooting
With council approval of changes to the police complaint process this week, the city has completed four of the six initiatives City Manager Steve Carter presented to improve police-community relations following the October 2009 fatal police shooting of Kiwane Carrington.
Really, it's more like 3.5 out of the six, because a written report of a committee studying the responses from the March 15 community forum is forthcoming.
So here's a review and status update on the six:
1. Follow through on changes to the Use of Force Policy.
Check. In January, the city council unanimously approved changes to the policy. The revised version contains more guidance to officers on particular scenarios, Police Chief R.T. Finney said at the time. Particularly, it spells out when it is appropriate for officers to draw their firearms, and when it is allowable to request Tasers from other agencies.
2. Review the current police complaint process and make recommendations to the City Council for improvements based on citizen feedback.
Check. Those changes were approved this week. Complaint packets will be made more accessible, mediation will be added as an option, reports will be more detailed and the city will educate the public about the process.
3. Bring in persons from outside the City structure to review the investigation report to date and direct further investigation if needed, making recommendations to the City Manager for improvements to policy and training.
Check. Advisers Eddie Adair and John Freese wrote in their report that Officer Daniel Norbits mishandled his gun, resulting in the fatal shooting of Mr. Carrington. City Manager Steve Carter consequently issued a 30-day suspension for Norbits (which has since been appealed).
4. Review the police officer recruitment and selection process with the objective of greater community participation, including community representatives on the Chief's interview panel. Frankly, we need to do a better job of recruiting, hiring and retaining more African American, Latino and women police officers, but we need the community's help.
This is one of the two that are still in the works, Carter told me today. A committee has been working on this one, and we should see a report toward the end of July. Carter said the group has been focusing their efforts on adding community members to the police chief's interview panel toward the end of the officer selection process. This would add some citizen input to who gets a job at the Champaign Police Department.
Carter said the group is seeking by "word-of-mouth" who from the community might be interested in sitting on that panel. "We've identified folks who might have some kind of employee relations background," he added.
5. Work with African American community members to create a new police officer community orientation program which will allow a new officer to positively build relationships and understanding of the African American community. We want our officers deeply immersed into the community. We want them to personally know the people they are protecting and serving.
Another one still in the works. A separate working group has identified some changes they want in the police officer training process, and we should also see this report toward the end of July. It will outline for new officers "things that we want them to do in addition to the formal police training," Carter said. That includes more community contact at the beginning of their employment.
6. Support the City Council and the Human Relations Commission in hosting a Community Forum, to allow citizens, police, youth and agencies serving youth, including the school district and park district, to identify police and community issues and suggest solutions.
Half-check. As detailed above, a working group currently is preparing a report based on the responses of those who attended the March 15 forum. City officials will then have to find a way for the city to take action based on those responses.
So that's where we are on the six initiatives. Carter said he is pleased with how quickly the city has been able to move on this, however it's not the "be all and end all" on the city's part.
"They're initial steps," Carter said. "Over time, I'll think they'll be helpful."
So I want to hear from you. What do you think about the steps the city has taken since the Kiwane Carrington shooting?
Questions or comments? Please feel encouraged to post them below, e-mail me or send me a message on Twitter.
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Join a panel of classmates from different religious backgrounds who will discuss how understanding different faiths is important to be a good leader and how their various faith traditions have influenced their Kellogg experience and their business ambitions. The panel will be moderated by Management & Organizations professor Nicholas Pearce, who pursued a concentration in religious studies at the Harvard Divinity school and is currently serving as Assistant Pastor of the historic Apostolic Church of God on Chicago's South Side.
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Is there anyway to print a page from the calender in Outlook 03 using "Daily Style" so that it looks like a page from an appointment book, BUT you also get the details of the appointment like you do in "Calendar Details Style".
User makes appt in Outlook, but adds LOTS of details, address, directions, phone number, etc. in the detail area at the bottom. Can't get it to print with all the details so she can just take that page and go.
Any ideas?
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Dec 10, 2009 at 8:32 UTC
I'm running outlook 2007. Select View->Current View->Day/Week/Month with autopreview. This view shows the details but if there are lots of details they may not all appear due to space restrictions. I'm not sure if this view is available in all versions of outlook. I hope this helps.
Dec 10, 2009 at 8:19 UTC
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See also the 'Microsoft Calendar Printing Assitant' for more layouts including a 'Daily style'. Unfprtunetely though it is a Addin so you need to download & install it. It is free though.
Also another nice addin is WinCalendar. It converts your Outlook Calendar to MS Word or Excel format (+ word wrap so all details come though :-) in a variety of formats. Google 'Wincalendar' for more info.
Dec 11, 2009 at 11:35 UTC
I will look into the WinCalendar prgrm. Thanks for the suggestion!
Also, I made a doc with screen shots of the two styles and attached it so you can see.
In Daily style you can see there are shading and lines for the appts and a small monthly calendar, notes, tasks, etc. Just like a "physical" appt book.
In Calendar Details style, it has the extra notes for the last appt of the day, but no lines, calendars, notes, tasks, etc.
I like the Daily style sheet, but I want to see the extra details/notes like in the Calender Details style. {sigh}
I have a feeling this may be futile.
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0. phoneArena posted on 18 Apr 2011, 22:46
A PowerPoint presentation emailed to select HP customers reveals that HP will be adding an iTunes-like media store to webOS, complete with cloud-syncing and a 'smart algorithm' to put Amazon's Cloud Player to shame...
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1. Audelio (unregistered)
Don't do it HP, Apple will sue you! O.o
5. JeffdaBeat (unregistered)
Damn it! You beat me to it.
Honestly, this is what Palm should have done when they released the Pre instead of fighting back and forth with Apple. I never understood why they made such a strong OS, but couldn't put money into a good media hub for the phone itself. Looks like HP isn't messing around... especially since they are going to have a desktop OS of their own...
6. Gawain (Posts: 426; Member since: 15 Apr 2010)
You kind of answered your remark. Palm simply did not have the resources to take it to the limit the way HP will. Palm was 1/100th the size of HP, 1/300th the size of Apple or MicroSoft. The leverage on the company would have been disproportionate to the possible return on investment. That's why Rubenstein so aggressively got the company "bought up". He didn't just sell the company, he sold the vision and potential of the OS, and really, HP was the only viable candidate. They already had mobile device experience. They have strong peripherals, and with their PC products they'll be able to integrate even more. I'll be doing more than making a switch back to webOS this summer, I'll probably pick up more HP hardware down the road.
Hit a home run HP, I'm positive you will find an eager market to sell to. If they can get the jump on WP7 NoDo/Mango updates this summer, as well as any iPhone 5 mumbo-jumbo...could be a winner...
2. Gawain (Posts: 426; Member since: 15 Apr 2010)
Yes!! Yes!! Yes!! I knew it!! If this will integrate with the TouchPad, and a given webOS handset...THIS is something I'm really excited about.
HP has the resources to really compete with Apple in this regard, and they'll be able to leverage MicroSoft's experience to position themselves very well. Awesome.
3. superpooburger (Posts: 31; Member since: 17 Feb 2011)
probobly will be an other useless crap, just like itunes :D
4. PhoneLuver (Posts: 481; Member since: 05 Jul 2010)
I really like the look and feel of webOS. I'm just glad that they've recognized that you need more than just an OS to compete with Apple. Now, to make it compatible with Android apps and Bob's your uncle!