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Ash those are cute....I just couldn't wear them myself! I can barely wear my Dansko clogs without tripping and those heels aren't as tall.
Um, I think that the birkenstocks are cute. I haven't tried a pair in years and years, mostly because I feel the need for more cushion in the heel. But I like the look.
Katy, I think that it is totally reasonable to let the volunteer gig know you won't be there for a while.
OMG I think I might go crazy if I get a baby that keeps me up all night for too long. My second night of 4.5-5 hours of sleep in a row and I'm dying today and that is after coffee, espresso and now diet mt dew. I will miss the first few weeks until we can bring baby home and will also do formula and not bf so maybe I will get lucky and get one that doesn't want to party all night....right?
Every one of my kids was different in their sleep patterns. Bobbie was formula fed after a week (she was in neonatal ICU and I lived 40 miles away and couldn't afford a breast pump), and the other 3 were breastfed. Jesi was my 'best' nighttime sleeper.
Coincidentally or not, they're still like that. Bobbie often stays up till 4 a.m. or later, while Jesi will frequently go to bed at 7 p.m.
And when you get your new LO I bet you'll get into a mommy mode where you sleep lighter and 'need' less, for awhile anyway. I'm a 10-hour-night sleeper but miraculously survived on half that when Abbey was tiny.
I absolutely hate socks...if I could get away with it, I'd wear my shoes without them even in winter. I learned as a teen though that that does nothing pleasant for the insides. I wear the thinnest trouser socks I can find in winter.
I'm so bad about it that if my feet start feeling hot at all, I get witchy with a b. I even sleep with my feet sticking out of the covers, even during the winter. I hate my feet to be warm.
Jennifer I think you'll be amazed at what you can when you bring home that squishy new bundle of joy I also agree that some babies are just simply better sleepers than others, but you never know-maybe you'll get lucky
I can't wear closed toe'd shoes AT ALL! I hate my feet to be enclosed, they get all hot and sticky I'm a flip flop/open toe heel girl all year round! Good thing I don't live up north
Oh I loathe high heels, I avoid them at all costs. I am tall at 5'8", so I never felt I needed them. When I would wear them I could hear my toes crying in agony.
My niece is having bfing issues her new baby. I know how hard it is, I wish I lived closer to help her.
I still feel tired, and not caught up on my sleep and my son is 3 years old. He was a terrible sleeper in the beginning, and quite honestly I have never felt such complete exhaustion as I did during those first 8 weeks of his life. Now he sleeps through the night, but morning still comes way too early. It does not help that I stay up too late reading. And I am not a morning person at all. Never will be.
Shelley-mom to DS, 6
Shelley I'm sorry to hear that, I hope she has some supportive people around her to help.
ask her to find a lactation consultant. our local hospital provides LC free of charge for new mothers.
I'm not a morning person either. When my oldest started Kindergarten it was a real life changer for me. I often stay up far to late to this day, and she's 18 now. I got better about waking in the morning and not being so grouchy (and making it where I needed to be on time!) but it's still a challenge for me. I'm always rushing around to meet my bus.
She is talking to the hospital LC, I hope they can help her. I've been talking to her and hopefully helping her. Her dh will support her, but she doesn't have any bf friends where they live.
Shelley-mom to DS, 6
I'm the grouchiest morning person! I can't help it, I wake up not wanting to wake up I'm alot better than I used to be, I still have to consciously remind myself that just because its 5o'clock in the morning doesn't mean I have the right to be a grump
Says the Florida girl. I just bought these http://www.columbia.com/Women%E2%80%...efault,pd.html#
And will pretty much wear them everytime I leave the house from basically anytime now (though hopefully the longer the better!) until probably close to April. I leave a pair of shoes under my desk to change into for work.
Notice how these are lined with special reflective material to warm your foot from your own body heat? I believe that they are rated to keep feet warm up to -25 outside.
Wow. I couldn't imagine spending that much on shoes, my flip flops cost like $5 That is kind of cool how they warm your feet though!!! Still wouldn't wear them, I can just imagine the sweat rolling down my ankles
That is one thing that is nice about the cooler weather, less bugs!

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ROOKIE BLUE - "A Little Faith" - Andy, Dov and Traci are tested with a challenging undercover training exercise, but things go awry when Andy and Traci run into Swarek on his own undercover operation, and they must tread carefully not to blow his cover. The women stumble on a young woman who is overdosing and risk blowing their own cover to save her life. Meanwhile, Dov finds himself on a "ride-along" with a drug dealer who was an old friend of his dead brother's, and faces a choice that could threaten his career. Back at the station, Chris and Gail deal with a teenage boy they found tied up at a graveyard, but must sift through the wreckage of their relationship to get to the bottom of a bullying situation, on "Rookie Blue," THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/ANNABEL REYES) ENUKA OKUMA, CALLUM KEITH RENNIE
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CVS workers will have to pay more for their medical insurance if they don't divulge certain information, including their weight, body fat and blood pressure, according to published reports.Charlie Langton took "Let It Rip" on the road to find out what some of our viewers had to say about this.Here is a sampling of what we heard:"I think that's crazy.""That's just better for all of us to be healthier.""It would kind of weird me out. I feel like that's more private information.""There are some things that are no-no, and then there are other things, you know it's for my benefit.""If they're in the health business, offer the employees something to help them out.""If they're smokers, they're drinkers, they're obese, you can't really make them be any other way."Watch the video report for even more reactions.
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My darling children very diplomatically, and with a united front, have asked me if they could have juice boxes in their lunch once or twice a week WITH their water bottles. Because EVERYONE else has them, you know.
I have decided this is reasonable enough and was wondering what you all consider to be the best brand. Thanks!


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Dennis T OConnor's curator insight, December 21, 2012 10:14 PM
Guided curation for kids is a great way to teach information fluency skills.
Louise Robinson-Lay's curator insight, December 22, 2012 3:36 PM
A good way to build this 21st century skill.
BookChook's curator insight, March 6, 11:28 PM
Some ideas on presenting haiga after children have created them (by adding haiku to images.) Also links to other articles about creating poetry with kids.
Sarah McElrath's curator insight, March 27, 8:13 AM
Some great ideas on how to connect pictures with Haiku and then how to present.
Dennis T OConnor's curator insight, June 22, 4:28 AM
Webinar for K-12: Google Tools and writing skills. A match made in Palo Alto.
Gary Harwell's curator insight, June 25, 1:10 AM
The problem in a pre-programmed system of teaching is that you don't have the time or classroom availability to use Google Docs effectively.
Stefano Principato's curator insight, June 16, 10:51 AM
Links to many of the tools mentioned can be found at http://kubie.co/dwt
Maryalice Leister's curator insight, May 24, 9:13 AM
Check out Quora, all. This is indeed an excellent exercise and I agree with Dennis O'Connor - would make a wonderful online icebreaker for a digital classroom. Exciting!
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A couple of Falcons players tackled the subject of bullying at a local at an Athens high school on Wednesday. Wide receiver Kevin Cone and fullback Bradie Ewing talked with a group of freshmen about the importance of tolerance and how it helps them as teammates.On the field, Cone exhibits a fierce competitiveness, but in high school, he took a different approach when he saw people being bullied."It makes you feel awkward and frustrated that you can't help. But you try to spread kindness as much as you can and be nice to whoever's being bullied," Cone said. Ewing says he would often come to the aid of people who were teased just because they were different."We had just like mentally challenged students. And people would often pick on them, and make fun of their manners and stuff like that. That's probably the worst I've been exposed to," said Ewing. The teammates were greeted with applause by an auditorium filled with freshmen at Cedar Shoals High School. Their message: tolerance even helps them on the football field."Being on the team definitely helps you get past your differences and be kind to people," Cone said. The anti-bullying rally was put on by the Human Kind Movement, a group of public relations students from the University of Georgia. They said they were happy to get a couple of Falcons players to participate."For them to take back from what they're learning from the players learning off and on the field – learning to work with each other. They can take what they learned from that and apply it to high school," said Paige Hutchens. Cone and Ewing also carried their anti-bullying message to an Athens middle school today.
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See Why Modern Istanbul Is The Coolest City In Europe
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And though the city is traditionally known for its mosque-dotted skyline and its spectacular historic monuments and palaces like the Aya Sofya and Topkapi Palace, today Istanbul is taking on a new role as hipsters, foodies, artists and fashionistas are quickly transforming the city into a bastion of cool.
Perhaps it began to truly morph into its current shape around 2010, when Istanbul was designated as the European Capital of Culture and it underwent drastic renovations to prepare for the year it hosted a series of cultural events. Since then, the city has become a playground for the young and hip.
Today all around the district of Beyoglu, on the European side, once-crumbling buildings have been renovated and turned into fancy boutique hotels, designer shops and trendy restaurants. The neighborhood of Ortaköy, which was once a small fishing village, is now home to sophisticated nightclubs and restaurants right on the Bosphorus. And entire swaths of the city which were once run-down and neglected, given over to prostitution and other illicit activities—like the leafy neighborhood of Cihangir—are now gentrified hotspots.
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I was always a Davy Jones girl. Still. Ow. David Cassidy was kinda cute. I didn't dig his tunes, but he had a nice shag.
He was busted recently for driving under the influence. He may have to re-record some of his hits:
- Doesn't Somebody Want to be Wanted...(by the police?)
- I Woke Up in (Jail) This Morning.


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History of the National TheatreCompleted in 1755, the Cuvilliès Theatre was soon too small for Munich's rapidly growing population. This is why, in 1792, Elector Karl Theodor commissioned Court Architect Maximilian von Verschaffelt to plan a new opera house. The all too elaborate project was, however, not realized, and so the new Elector, Max IV Joseph, finally instituted a competition. Whoever took an interest in this construction project felt he had to enter his ideas for the building of the century. The project particularly appealed to a man barely twenty years of age, born on September 19, 1782 in Mannheim – Karl von Fischer. He had designed an open-balconied theatre, in keeping with the new principle of the French Revolution not to divide social classes between balconies and boxes.
Court Theatre Manager Josef Marius von Babo organized a shareholder's venture to finance the building of the National Theatre; the realization of these plans, however, was postponed by the Napoleonic Wars. In 1806, Elector Max Joseph became the first King of Bavaria; Karl von Fischer was his leading architect. On a trip to Paris, the King was so taken with the Théâtre de l'Odéon that on his return to Munich he set up a Theatre Commission to determine whether or not the Paris model could be used in Munich. On the 6th of March, 1811, the plans, revised by Fischer, were approved by the King, and on October 26th, Prince Ludwig laid the cornerstone.
To carry out the plans proved as difficult as it had been to develop them. Funds for the project had been exhausted after only a year of building. The hard winter of 1813 and the Russian campaign forced the suspension of construction work. As no one seemed willing to buy new shares, the King bought back all the stock and continued the building at the expense of the State. On October 12th, 1818, the theatre could finally be opened. Karl von Fischer, however, hardly survived the opening of his ingenious building, being criticized already during its construction: he died on february 12th, 1820, not yet 40 years old.
During a performance on January 14th, 1823, a piece of the scenery caught fire. The theatre burned down to its enclosing wall. The King was inconsolable, and the whole country showed concern. The city of Munich assumed the entire rebuilding costs, a sum of 800,000 guilders. With Leo von Klenze overseeing construction, the theatre was rebuilt in only two years; Klenze also made a few small changes. On January 2nd, 1825, the National Theatre was reopened.
In the second World War, the theatre was destroyed for the second time: On the night of October 3rd, 1943, the house was hit by numerous high-explosive and fire bombs. Even the iron framework of the stage was melted by the heat. the rebuilding of the Residence Theatre in 1951 had already exhausted the financial resources to hand, so that the Parliament was against the reconstruction of the National Theatre. City planners wanted to make more room in the city center for traffic, and therefore hoped to clear away the ruins of the theatre altogether. Fearing this, citizens under their own initiative formed the group "Friends of the National Theatre, Inc." in 1952; they finally managed to gain popular support and to raise the necessary funds.
Finally, in 1954, a competition was held to design a new building; one initially did not even think of reconstructing the original National Theatre. In the end, however, the Ministry of Culture opted to develop a design by Gerhard Graubner. Working together with the governmental Building Director, Karl Fischer, he came up with variations on the plans which, ultimately, made a reconstruction of the original building seem possible.One then envisioned a reconstruction of Karl von Fischer's original theatre, purified of the alterations introduced during Leo von Klenze's reconstruction and of other changes made in the 19th century. the rebuilding of the theatre took five years and cost, in the end, 62 million marks. On november 21st, 1963, the ensemble, having preformed in the meantime at the Prinzregententheater, could resettle in their old house.


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Extendable Leash Accident
Dog slightly hurt and very afraid
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Submitted by Family K9 Dog T... | March 1 2013 | Permalink
I do not use retractable leashes and train people how to properly walk their dogs on standard flat collars and 6ft leashes. Retractable leashes do not teach boundaries and give inconsistent messages to the dog -- and are not safe for many reasons! Take the time to train for calm,controlled,fun walking!
I use extendable leashes ONLY in certain situations and locations where they will NOT be problems. But because I do that....I actually TRAIN my dogs. Several things:
Yeah, there can be problems. And not all users will train as above. But I do and it works for me!
Submitted by TrainerLou | March 2 2013 | Permalink
I dislike intensely extendable leashes.
Extendable leashes give the dog a false sense of freedom. When they get into something they shouldn't or near people who would rather not be bothered, the handler cannot retract the leash quickly enough. The inconsistency in distance is confusing to a dog and does not demonstrate the owner as leader.
I have witnessed so many accidents where 1) a little girl almost got her throat slashed from the tiny chain of an extendable leash, 2) a woman tripped over the extended leash and broke her femur and kneecap, 3) I have seen a man get his leg cut by the small chain of an extendable leash, and 4) I have seen dogs almost get run over by drivers who thought the dog was secured by the handler, when the dog suddenly ran into the street anyway.
Do not use extendable leashes. Keep your dog safe and close to yourself. That is the purpose of a leash.
Submitted by Anonymous | March 2 2013 | Permalink
The same thing happened to me and my approx. 6 month old shepherd mix pup. She appeared on our property and was timid by nature. I was doing my best to get her used to walking on a leash and she was doing well. We'd only had her about 6 weeks or so. Luckily we were only about a 3 minute walk from home in our rural neighborhood when she was spooked by a group of quail that burst out of a bush. She took off and tore the extendable leash from my hand and ran, totally terrified by this bouncing noise making thing following her . She headed straight for home luckily and though traffic is minimal we were still lucky no car came around before she got home. She was not hurt. It was a year or more before she was no longer afraid of a leash of any kind. When we went out she'd hug my side and not enjoy herself at all. I continued to boost her confidence and eventually she got used to the extendable again. I have several leashes that I use, different lengths, handles and none are a problem anymore thankfully but it was quite an experience for us both.
I have an extendable leash, but it serves one purpose: when the dog has to go to the bathroom. Our townhouse association does not allow fences of any kind (and a lot of other things...) so when our dogs need to go out back we put them on an 16ft extendable to let them roam the backyard for that perfect spot. The minute their finished though, it's right back inside. However, our dogs are also easy to recall, respond to even the slightest tug on the leash, and are medium sized dogs, so it eases my mind a little about having them on it for only a couple minutes. I still use extreme caution however, and recommended all people do the same. For walks or trips I use just a standard 6ft lead all the time.
Submitted by Rachelle W | March 4 2013 | Permalink
I cannot stand retractable leashes. I have always used a 6-foot leash with my own dog - and have had to quick-step around owners who use retractable leashes and do NOT have control of their excitable/aggressive/unruly dogs. These dogs freak my own dog out, and can turn an otherwise enjoyable outing for HER into something completely unpleasant.
My dog is on an extendable leash when I walk her around the complex to go to the bathroom. Anytime we're walking outside of the perimeter, I use a regular non-retractable leash. Retractable leashes break easily, but do provide the ability to let your dog roam a poo-filled area to find his/her spot to go potty without you getting your own shoes dirty!
Submitted by Sarah | March 4 2013 | Permalink
We only use them at beaches where leashes are required so our boys have a little freedom-- otherwise these stay in the car just in case we need an extra!
I have never used an extendable leash. It seems to me that, by definition, they teach the dog to pull. That just never made any sense to me. We have always used plain old nylon or leather leashes - a 15-25 footer for training; a six foot for normal walks, and a 4 foot under special circumstances where I know I must keep the dog at my side - such as when someone who is unsteady on their feet comes to the door.
Submitted by Gail | March 4 2013 | Permalink
I used both a 6-foot lead and the extendable leash. My first poodle did great with both, he understood the boundaries of the extendable and would run ahead, wait for me to catch up, then "zoom" ahead, having a great time. The poodle I have now is afraid of the extendable and I could so easily have lost him when I fumbled the handle and dropped it, resulting in the "monster" chasing him as he ran away as quickly as he could while it rattled close behind. Luckily he ran up onto a grassy area and the noise stopped and so did he. I now use a 6-foot lead with him unless we are in a park where there are no roads or pavement.
Many people who use the extendable can't control their dogs with it and it can be dangerous especially with large dogs.
Submitted by Lynne Findley | March 4 2013 | Permalink
There's an unfortunate instinct to grab at the string when a dog makes a dash for it. Stupid, i know, but that's why they are called "accidents" My husband's hand was severely cut when the dog sprang after a loose cat. I've seen the string wind around a dog's leg cut the dog.
I use an extendo-leash, but only with a little Silkie dog. You cannot control a big dog with one.
Submitted by Liz B | March 4 2013 | Permalink
I had this very problem. When Ziggy was just 9 months old I was walking him and the leash fell out of my hand. There he was; being 'chased' by his leash! The scene was both scary and funny. Thankfully I was in a safe car free area. The very next day I began training my dogs Indiana and Ziggy (both rat terriers) to stop on command-regardless of the surrounding environment. It was so successful that when Indiana was chasing a cat, I told him to 'stop' and he skidded to a stop and waited for me. My point is that the next time the leash popped out of my hand the 'stop' command worked to stop my dog from running away from the big bad leash!
I do use extendable leashes in certain circumstances and in specific locations where they won't be a problem for me or others.
That said, yes, I have dropped the handle. So....my dogs are now TRAINED. Imagine that.
1) Drop the handle in the house on carpet, in the yard on grass. Dog learns that (a) multiple yummy treats will follow; (b) chasing handle will not hurt dog; and (c) mom will rescue dog immediately.
2) The ever-so-useful command: Wait! When I drop the handle, I tell dog to "wait!" and dog stops moving. This obviously doesn't prevent the handle from retracting TO the dog, but at least the dog isn't running away from it. And yeah, it works even in this "emergency" situation. Which is why I teach it! Dog is getting ready to cross busy street? WAIT! Dog is getting ready to jump out of car or door? WAIT! Many other situations where this command is most useful.
Teach it and use leashes responsibly!
Submitted by Anonymous | March 8 2013 | Permalink
BRAVO! The retracting leashes are no more or less dangerous than a long leash. USED WITH TRAINING. Clip a wrist loop on the handle and you won't lose the flexi even if you drop it. Clip the safety collar on the dog as well as their own and fasten both so their collar won't snap and fly back at you. Teach the dog verbal commands. Use the retractable in wide open spaces,not walking a city sidewalk.In other word-plug your head in before using. Many a time I have seen an oblivious dog walker nearly take out a passerby with their 4 foot cotton leash while busy talking on a cellphone, so let us not blame the leashes...
Submitted by Patti Goettler | March 4 2013 | Permalink
As a Trainer and Behaviorist I really do not like retractable leashes. My animals are on taught to walk on a totally loose lead; with the retractable ones, as the dog applies pressure on the lead it pulls out of the handle. The dog is REWARDED for pulling on the lead!
I don't like those leashes. I have seen humans let the leash go as far as possible when meeting other people and a human gets wrapped with the leash. Plus I was amazed at how heavy the handles are. I think dogs should be on a 6 foot leash. If you want your pup to explore more, teach him good manners and take him somewhere he can experience off leash exercises.
Submitted by Cathryn | March 4 2013 | Permalink
Amazing...I had no idea anyone had trouble with extendable leashes. I've used them exclusively for at least 15 years with all ki ds of dogs large and small, slow and speedy. We've never had a problem and since we do not have a fence it gives the dogs some room to roam. They know the extended length of the leash (ka-duh!) and when they hear the click of the locking mechanism they stop pulling and come toward me. Works great! Yes, they have gotten loose and pulled the leash behind them, but it quickly tangles and they sit down thinking the leash has been locked. Or, I tell them to stay, and they do. I am careful with puppies who are not accustomed to the leash, Nd often use a web leash until they are over the chewing phase, because the extendable s are expensive.
Submitted by Marion | March 4 2013 | Permalink
I cringe every time I see a dog on a retractable leash. Being a dog trainer I truly believe It teaches the dog to actually pull on their the leash. We should be rewarding the dog for staying close to us without pulling. Dogs should go potty on command when on a regular leash. It's better to let them get use to being in close proximity of you especially if you have to get a sample of urine for testing. It also handy when you go on vacation and it's not his regular spot. I had a Boxer client who would not go potty an entire weekend at the beach. They only had a nonfenced in postage stamp size yard.
Submitted by Linda | March 4 2013 | Permalink
I think extendable leashes are great, if you have a well controlled and well-trained dog. Like so many things with dogs, it's as much about the owner as the dog. I use an extendable leash when walking my two dogs - one leash/lead to two collars - and it works great, especially because both dogs have to work together in order to go forward, so neither one can go very far.
Submitted by Cindy Ludwig | March 4 2013 | Permalink
Retractable leashes are almost synonymous with out of control dogs with owners trailing far behind them. I find very little use for these things. Too often I see an owner fumbling at one end with a dog pulling at the other toward another dog and owner who most of the time do not welcome the intrusion.
Submitted by Greyhound Lover | March 4 2013 | Permalink
We call them snacks on a string. Imagine being a very high prey sight hound seeing two very small snacks round the corner well ahead of the person holding the string they were attached to. Worse yet, the person holding the strings' view was obstructed by a box hedge and could not see my hounds salviating at the sight.
I swear I heard Lula say "oh look! a live stuffie"
Submitted by Kimberlee W | March 5 2013 | Permalink
I do not like retractable leashes. I've seen dogs run into the street and almost get hit by traffic because their owner can't or didn't retract the leash in time. I've seen people with horrible cuts on their legs and hands from getting entangled in the leash. it's impossible to control a large dog when he/she starts to pull with the leash fully extended. And you can't reel it in because they're pulling against it. I do not recommend them to any of my clients. Instead I teach them how to use a 6 foot flat leash and collar and recommend a 15-20 foot long line if they feel their dog needs more freedom.
Submitted by Jan | March 5 2013 | Permalink
As a trainer, I dislike these leashes because they teach the dog to pull (ie: if they pull long enough, the human will hit the switch to give them more leash) I myself have suffered a nasty cut on my leg from a retractable, and a good friend lost his Jack Russell terrier, because he couldn't stop her from running into the street and being hit by a car)
Submitted by Katie | March 5 2013 | Permalink
They are very dangerous! I was warned once by a nurse friend that extendable leashes cause some serious injuries with kids (dog walks in front of kid, leash is at neck level, dog goes around kid, and you've got a kid's neck in the middle). So I was hyper-vigilant with my kid and dog, but it still happened, super-quickly, and my daughter ended up with rope burn on her upper chest. Many years later she still has the scar.
Submitted by Janet | March 5 2013 | Permalink
I love my extendable leash... if we are approaching people we use the "here" command and lock the leash to a less than 6' length.
Submitted by Janet | March 6 2013 | Permalink
I agree that the extendable/retractable leashes are not for every person or dog or circumstance. We keep our dogs within a reasonable distance of the sidewalk ("Off" as is in off the road, the grass... the dogs figure it out :-)...) ... retract the leashes when people or dogs are approaching ("It's like driving a car, you have to be aware of what's ahead...or around you") You can't use them when you are going to be distracted by company (ie:chatting with your bff)... and they are definitely not a good combination if you are trying to control dogs and kids! ...you need to lock them at a shorter length when there is no sidewalk, etc,etc...!
Submitted by Sarah~L | March 6 2013 | Permalink
My friend used an extendable leash, probably the same one for years. One day his beloved beagle lunged after a squirrel on the other side of the street. The leash snapped, she ran, and she was hit by a truck who didn't even stop. That was before I got my own first dog, and I swore I would NEVER use an extendable leash. So sad. She was his baby.
We use both with our dogs. Mostly when we use the retractables, they are in an environment where there are no other dogs and they can stretch their legs a bit more...e.g. deserted beach, rest area when traveling. We rein them in for control when other dogs are in proximity. Have never had the "bad leash" experience, though understand how it could happen. Walking our dogs in populated areas we ALWAYS use a 6 foot leash and training collar...this is our more frequent choice. What annoys us is people who don't restrain their dogs at all. Have had more unpleasant experiences with that than I care to enumerate!
They suck. Period.
Notice how all the dog professionals, all the trainers, in these comments hate them? Not one single animal care professional that I know in any field - veterinary, grooming, boarding, training, dog walkers (which is what I am), etc. -care for them.
I don't care how well 'trained' you think you have your dog, if your dog is on a retractable leash, you don't have full control over that dog. It might nearly as well not BE on a leash at all. As someone who often walks reactive dogs, I hate seeing them nearly as much as I hate seeing people with off-leash dogs. When I see a dog on a retractable, I then have to go well out of my way to avoid those dogs and their people, who are often not paying much attention to what their dog is doing or thinking of doing while at the end of the yards of distance between dog and owner.
Any time I have a client who only has one of those, I either recommend they get a regular 6' leash for me to walk their dog with or I lock that stupid thing at the shortest length and keep it that way during the walk.
For the commenter who said what's even worse is seeing them attached to a harness, I agree...and I once saw one attached to an Easy Walk harness. I first stared in disbelief and then started laughing and said to myself, "I think you're missing the point of the Easy Walk, skippy". And it was on a Boxer, no less. *facepalm*
I also agree that retractables are dangerous and annoying when used by people who pay no mind to their dog and let it approach whatever/whomever it wants - I have a reactive dog and have been approached numerous times by retractable leash dogs. The owners always seem clueless, and some even get angry, when you tell them to keep their dog away.
The only time I like the retractable leash is when I am using one to walk dogs in the large field at the boarding kennel where I work. It gives the dogs a large range of space to run around safely, and there's no worry of running into anyone else. But other than that, I hate them!
Submitted by Behavior Consultant | March 6 2013 | Permalink
Besides being potentially dangerous (and I have seen some really bad injuries having occurred due to this kind of leash), the extendable leash actually teaches dogs to pull.
An extendable leash is always tense - which basically makes your dogs think that it is natural to pull and feel constant leash pressure.
I have also seen people using this kind of leash in combination with a neck collar. This exerts constant pressure on the neck and may also seriously injure your dogs throat if the dog runs into the end of the leash. If you must use this junk, please use it in combination with a harness.
Submitted by Sandra Blank | March 6 2013 | Permalink
Retractable leashes are the lazy man's way of walking your dog. He shouldn't BE able to go way up on people's lawns or into fox holes if you out on a trail. Forget technology, get off your butt, and do it the right way.
I won't use one because of how many people have lost fingers because of them! I tend to wrap the leash around my hand to shorten it, and like my fingers, so...
i find them good and bad
I hate seeing them used as normal leashes, but i find them good if you're getting your dog used to the dog park, taking a walk through feilds or for vacation rest stops.
Submitted by Anonymous | March 14 2013 | Permalink
There are many, many ways that they can be dangerous to you, your own dog and to other dogs, people and drivers. In my opinion, the use of a retractable "if you're getting your dog used to the dog park" is potentially very dangerous. Not a good idea.
Banning them? Probably won't happen, but the world would be safer without them.
Submitted by Robin | March 6 2013 | Permalink
I used them in the past, but switched to a regular 6 foot lead and would NEVER go back to retractables!
Submitted by nanci00 | March 7 2013 | Permalink
I adopted out a 3 year old German shorthair Pointer mix to a man with a 10 year old son.... Boozer was a lovely dog, but we had rescued him from a situation where he lived on a chain in a garage for his entire life. HERE he had a big yard to run in and he loved going out and letting the rest of the gang 'chase him'. He was always the 'rabbit' during playtime, by his own choice. The very first night at 10 PM that he was in their care, I got a call from a stranger who had spent 30 minutes rescuing Boozer from US1, running down the street against heavy traffic with a HUGE flex handle chasing him and bouncing and banging against him. I send out adopted dogs with MY phone number on their tag always (and they are chipped of course). I went to pick up Boozer and finally got in touch with the adopter at about 1 AM. His story was that he sent the 10 year old boy to 'walk' his new dog with this big thick handled flexi... with NO adult supervision... and the obvious happened. Boozer did not have to run to put the kid in the position of not being able to hold onto it... just get to the end and pull hard to go sniffing. The new owner was angry with me that I only gave him ONE day to 'test' their relationship before I took the dog BACK into rescue and refunded his adoption fee. My answer was 'EXACTLY'. If an ADULT is so clueless and careless and LAZY, leaving a big dog with a child outside a fence, unsupervised.. well, DUH.. he is not ready to own a dog! Flexis are very dangerous in more ways than just this!~
Submitted by Alice Marino/Ru... | March 10 2013 | Permalink
As an individual and a Professional Dog Trainer I would like to see them prohibited everywhere PERIOD!! They are a menace to society, people and other dogs. They are the lazy way to have a dog take you for a walk. That's right, take you for a walk as they are always in front of you on a flex-leash. People MUST learn how to walk their dogs properly and safely. I have seen so many dogs get to the end of the leash and rip it out of their handlers' hand as well as dog fights started before you even realize it is happening. JUST BURN THEM ALL... PLEASE!!!
Submitted by Anonymous | March 14 2013 | Permalink
I used to use a retractable leash for my Pomeranian at an off leash park until one day my bigger dog ran between us and right into the practically invisible leash. My Pom was pulled hard and it spun her around and to the ground, so I will never use them again. Dogs still occasionally walk into our regular leash but because she is closer to me I can prevent an injury to her.
I had a very similar thing happen to me. I had just adopted a very anxious dog, and dropping that retractable leash scared her to death. She ran out in the street with the scary thing bumping after her...luckily I was able to get her, tho it wasn't easy due to the fact she really didn't know me all that well at the time either. I haven't used them since. I don't feel that you have much control with them.
I used to use them and now since i want to heel my dogs most of our walks, I use a 6' or less leashes.
Submitted by sheryl | March 15 2013 | Permalink
Since my girl is one that enjoys exploring, I use retractable leashes and always have. I use a large clamp to attach the leash handle to my belt loop. I can still hold it if need be, but am free to clean up after her when the time comes. It also gives me more freedom when we walk. Before using the large clamp, I was starting to get pain in my shoulder from holding the leash. Works well for me!
Submitted by LisaH | March 15 2013 | Permalink
Like most equipment, it comes down to knowing how to use the retractable leash properly. I have a variety of leashes for my two dogs and depending on the situation I may use their single 6 ft leashes, the coupler, the light leashes so when they are off-leash the leashes are light around my neck, slip leads for agility, and just this evening I used the flexi when walking with just one dog. Due to snow there are no shoulders on my road (its rural so no sidewalks either), and the flexi allowed him to walk the edge of the woods while I was on the clear road surface. My dogs are trained to walk safely and reliably off-leash and to walk nicely on leash so they do not pull on the flexi but know its limit. And I have accidently dropped the handle due to my own clumsiness and I simply say stop and whatever dog is on the end stops, nobody gets hit with it. It does require training/practice before using it safely in public and I agree it can be mis-used, like any training tool.
Submitted by S.M. | March 15 2013 | Permalink
My dog was bitten by a dog on a retractable leash. The dog lunged at my (smaller) dog before the owner realized what was happening, and my dog suffered puncture wounds to his face and one eye. I don't believe this would have happened had the other owner been using a conventional leash.
I've never used retractable leashes for my own dogs, and the lack of control this owner had with his retractable just reinforced what I already knew.
Submitted by Laurie Palmer | March 16 2013 | Permalink
I think anyone who uses an extendable leash is making a BIG mistake. Firstly, it gives the dog the ability to run pretty fast, and then the leash is out of your hands and the dog is not under your control. I'm a pet sitter and dog walker, and I refuse to use them. I don't consider them safe for the dog or me. I got pretty cut up by one once. So my clients know. I bring my own leash if I have to.
Submitted by Sharon, Zelda's Mom | March 27 2013 | Permalink
I've always had Berners or Newfoundlands, so a retractable leash was just not feasible.
However, I've seen plenty of people mis-use retractable leashes - and highlighted some of those instances (https://www.zeldassong.com/blog/uncategorized/are-retractable-leashes-da...) to show that these leashes end up endangering dogs.
Walking a dog responsibly - for both the person and the dog's safety - requires discipline and attention. I just don't see people exercising either when they use retractable leashes.
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"I am saddened to hear of the passing of former Mayor Ed Koch. Throughout his twelve-years of being Mayor I was one of his most vociferous critics. In fact, my first arrest was leading a sit-in on him about summer jobs for youth in 1978. We later united and worked together around the country in a national campaign for non-violent drug offenders to give them a second chance in life and we ended up getting to know and understand each other. Although we argued about everything from my marching in Bensonhurst, to Florida and Trayvon Martin, and although we disagreed on politics from his views on President Obama to other matters, I have found that he was never a phony or a hypocrite. He would not patronize or deceive you. He said what he meant. He meant what he said. He fought for what he believed. May he rest in peace."
Mayor Michael Bloomberg shared the following message:
"Earlier today, New York City lost an irrepressible icon, our most charismatic cheerleader and champion, Edward I. Koch. He was a great mayor, a great man, and a great friend. In elected office and as a private citizen, he was our most tireless, fearless, and guileless civic crusader. Through his tough, determined leadership and responsible fiscal stewardship, Ed helped lift the city out of its darkest days and set it on course for an incredible comeback. We will miss him dearly, but his good works - and his wit and wisdom - will forever be a part of the city he loved so much. His spirit will live on not only here at City Hall, and not only on the bridge the bears his name, but all across the five boroughs.
"I'm expressing my condolences on behalf of all 8.4 million New Yorkers, and I know so many of them will be keeping Mayor Koch and his family and friends in their thoughts prayers. As we mourn Mayor Koch's passing, the flags at all City buildings will be flying at half-staff in his memory."
President Barack Obama:
"Ed Koch was an extraordinary Mayor, irrepressible character, and quintessential New Yorker. He took office at a time when New York was in fiscal crisis, and helped his city achieve economic renewal, expand affordable housing, and extend opportunity to more of its people. In public office and beyond, his energy, force of personality, and commitment to causes ranging from civic issues to the security of the state of Israel always informed and enlivened the public discourse. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to Ed's loved ones, and to the city that survives him."
Gov. Andrew Cuomo:
"With the passing of Ed Koch, New York has lost one of our most admired public leaders. Ed Koch embodied the highest ideals of public service and his life was dedicated toward making New York - the city and our state - a better place for all. From his days on the front lines of World War II, his time in Congress, to his leadership as Mayor guiding New York City through difficult years, Ed Koch never strayed from his unwavering commitment to serving others.
"No New Yorker has - or likely ever will - voice their love for New York City in such a passionate and outspoken manner than Ed Koch. New York City would not be the place it is today without Ed Koch's leadership over three terms at City Hall. Mr. Mayor was never one to shy away from taking a stand that he believed was right, no matter what the polls said or what was politically correct.
"Many times in my life I have turned to Ed Koch for his advice and guidance. Just yesterday I spoke with the Mayor to wish him courage and strength, and let him know he was on all of our thoughts and prayers. I will miss his friendship, and we will all miss his perpetual optimism and tireless commitment to continually striving to improve our city, state, nation and world. On behalf of all New Yorkers, I send my condolences to his family and friends."
U.S. Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y.:
"I am terribly saddened by the passing of Mayor Ed Koch. Ed Koch was a true friend and trusted advisor. Ed Koch personified the spirit of New York. New York's Mayor For Life is now New York's Mayor for eternity. May he Rest In Peace."
City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn:
"All of New York City is in mourning today as we say goodbye to a great mayor, a great man, and a great friend.
"Ed Koch dedicated his life to the five boroughs. He loved this city fiercely and it loved him back. He saved us from the brink of bankruptcy, raised our spirits, and restored our city's reputation in the world. He rebuilt our crumbling infrastructure, adding more than 150,000 units of affordable housing. And after leaving office he continued to make New York a better place, inspiring us through his writing, his activism, and his commitment to change.
"But he was more than just the sum total of his accomplishments. Mayor Koch was larger than life. He stood taller than the bridge that bears his name. His sense of humor and tenacious spirit personified this town. Ed Koch was New York.
"I can remember seeing him on TV when I was a little girl and thinking to myself, "If I could ever meet him it would be a dream come true."
"Years later when I was working at the Anti-Violence Project, I was in the midst of a very public battle with City Hall. Mayor Koch called me out of the blue. I had never spoken to him in my life. He told me, "You're doing the right thing. Don't back down, and call me if I can do anything."
"Mayor Koch was never one to back down from a fight, and never above reaching out to a stranger to offer his help. Throughout my years in government, some of my proudest and fondest moments have been working and fighting by his side.
"He once said, 'I don't want to leave Manhattan, even when I'm gone. This is my home.' Ed Koch will never leave New York City. He will exist forever in our hearts, and in the millions of lives he touched.
"On behalf of a grateful city, I want to extend my deepest condolences to his family, his friends, and all those who loved him."
U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y.:
"New Yorkers were particularly proud of Mayor Koch because he was so proud of New York. Every atom in his body lived, breathed, spoke, and exuded the city. He helped save the city and, perhaps most important of all, gave it confidence when it was beginning to doubt itself, which helped pave the way for the growth and prosperity we're still experiencing today. Every New Yorker will miss Ed Koch, and his towering presence."
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y.:
"I am deeply saddened that we have lost a true champion for New Yorkers. Mayor Ed Koch was as singular and unique to New York City as the Empire State Building. I will always fondly remember the last time I saw the Mayor, our conversation went from Middle East policy, to the best Chinese food in New York City to movies, only as Ed Koch could. His great intellect, wit, humor, passion and compassion will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family."
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson:
"I extend my prayers to the family of Mayor Ed Koch. His leadership and legacy will never be forgotten in New York City, New York State or our Nation. He rescued New York at a time of need and demonstrated a deep love for community. His work and efforts will be remembered as he served and lived an extraordinary life. My God give him rest from his labor."
Patrolmen's Benevolent Association President Patrick J. Lynch:
"Ed Koch was a man of great integrity and insight who understood the risks and sacrifices made by New York City police officers. He would never pass a police officer on the street without extending his hand in greeting and thanks in recognition for the dangerous job we do. Ed Koch was all of what's good about New York City wrapped into one charismatic and warm human being. He will be deeply missed."
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, Diocese of Brooklyn:
"The Catholic community in Brooklyn and Queens joins all New Yorkers in mourning the passing of Edward I. Koch, a compelling leader who became a symbol of New York City as its 'mayor for life.'
"He never forgot the common folk, even as he transcended to greatness and became a legend. He was as concerned about residents in the outer boroughs as much as he was for those in Manhattan. He brought New York City back from the brink of economic crisis and financial ruin, and managed to foster a sense of small town Americana in our big city.
"A man who was proud of his Jewish faith, the last time I saw him was right before Christmas, at St. James Cathedral Basilica in Downtown Brooklyn for the Funeral Mass of his former Chancellor of Schools, Dr. Frank Macchiarola.
"Mayor Koch recently again showed his support for Catholic Schools by backing a proposal for tax credits for parochial school parents.
"Mayor Koch embraced everyone; let us embrace the memory he leaves us with."
U.S. Rep. Grace Men, D-N.Y.:
"Ed Koch was pure New York. He was a quintessential New Yorker and a larger than life figure in New York politics. He was a great cheerleader for New York, and never stopped professing his love for our great city. Growing up in Queens while he was mayor, I remember him constantly asking New Yorkers "how'm I doing?"
"Ed Koch always spoke his mind and led us through so many challenges that made our city a better place.
"He was colorful and tough but was also a warm person with a terrific sense of humor. I'll always be proud and thankful for his support and will cherish the memories of working with him.
"The death of Ed Koch has left a void in our city. But New Yorkers will never forget this iconic figure who personified New York. We send our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends at this difficult time."
State Sen. Malcolm Smith, D-Queens:
"Ed Koch had a lifelong dedication to public service that made New York City proud.
"Having worked with him at City Hall, I was able to learn a lot from him as he taught me to never be afraid to speak up for the values you believe in.
"The Big Apple was the family that Ed Koch cared for both as a public servant and a community leader. He was an icon of our great city. He was a fighter that never gave up. His wit and compassion of the famous line ''How am I doing'' reminds us as officials what we need to continually ask the people that elected us to serve in government.
"New York will remember a great leader that always served as the peoples Mayor even decades after he left office. He taught us independence in choosing people by their abilities not their political party. Every time New Yorkers cross the Queens Borough Bridge to Manhattan they should think about a man who put people first and made us feel good in living in the greatest city in the world. It was Ed Koch that never let us forget the place we work, love, and live."
Queens Borough President Helen Marshall:
"Ed Koch was the quintessential New Yorker… tough, passionate and compassionate. He stood up for what he believed in and spoke his mind in his own unique style.
"He believed that public service was the noblest of callings and he also knew that the element of caring made all the difference in the world.
"He left an indelible mark on the city he loved. His housing program, his fiscal management that brought our city back from the ledge, his leadership and spirit will be just a portion of the great legacy he leaves behind.
"How did he do? He did fine… just fine."
U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y.:
"Mayor Koch was a quintessential New Yorker and a central figure in New York life for 40 years. For decades, he embodied the soul of our city, unfailingly defending and advocating for New York and everyone in it. I was proud to have worked with him for years during his mayoralty and after on so many issues affecting the city and Israel, of which he was an unflinching supporter. In contemplating his rich and colorful life, I am struck by how honest, tough, hardworking and immune to pretense he was. New York has lost a great champion."
On the FOX 5 Facebook page, a long string of R.I.Ps were posted with many posting fond memories of Koch:
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Antidepressants are the most prescribed therapy for depression. The exact mechanism of action of antidepressants is unknown. The prevailing theory is that antidepressants increase the concentration of one or more brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that nerves in the brain use to communicate with one another. The neurotransmitters affected by antidepressants are norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine. The different classes of antidepressants differ in the neurotransmitters they affect. This determines some of their side effects and potential drug interactions. All available antidepressants are effective, and for most cases of depression there is no good evidence that any antidepressant is more effective than another. Side effects and potential drug interactions are major factors that influence selection of antidepressants and compliance with therapy. This article discusses side effects and potential drug interactions of the major antidepressant classes.
What are monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)?
MAOIs were the first class of antidepressants to be developed. They fell out of favor because of concerns about interactions with certain foods and numerous drug interactions. MAOIs elevate the levels of norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine by inhibiting an enzyme called monoamine oxidase. Monoamine oxidase breaks down norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine. When monoamine oxidase is inhibited, norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine are not broken down, increasing the concentration of all three neurotransmitters in the brain.
Monoamine oxidase also breaks down tyramine, a chemical present in aged cheese, wines, and other aged foods. Since MAOIs inhibit monoamine oxidase they decrease the break down of tyramine from ingested food, increasing the level of tyramine in the body. Excessive tyramine can elevate blood pressure and cause a hypertensive crisis. Patients treated with MAOIs should adhere to recommended dietary modifications that reduce the intake of tyramine. Interestingly, the 6 mg/24 hour dose of selegiline transdermal system (EMSAM) does not require dietary restrictions because at this dose EMSAM does not substantially inhibit tyramine. Higher selegiline transdermal system (EMSAM) doses require dietary restrictions.
MAOIs are associated with several significant drug interactions; limiting their usefulness in patients who are treated with multiple drugs. MAOIs interact with drugs that increase serotonin activity in the brain, increase norepinephrine, constrict blood vessels, or inhibit monoamine oxidase. Drugs that increase serotonin in the brain include:
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La clave de las propuestas pedagógicas hoy: la resolución de problemas, así como incentivar el factor crítico y el discernimiento
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SOLUTIONS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND COMMON GOOD ALLOVER THE WORLD. Kind attention to all Jewish,Christians,Muslims and all other communities in the world Holy Quran is containing of 6666 verses which are dedicated to angles by God. Out of it 87% of verses are related to Histories of Prophets and Wars , Earthquakes, Floods and Famine which affected the people who were residing at the time of Prophets . 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The above communities shall find out the Quran Versus 5:8, 5:33, 5:49, 5:72 and also Isaiah verse 27:6. In the Quran Versus 7:138 as follows:[7:138] And We caused the people who were considered weak to inherit the eastern parts of the land and the western parts thereof, which we blessed. And the gracious word of thy Lord was fulfilled for the children of Israel because they were steadfast; and We destroyed all that Pharaoh and his people had built and all that they had erected. Quran Verse- 7:168 - as follows:[7:168] And remember the time when thy Lord proclaimed that He would truly raise against them, till the Day of Resurrection, those who would afflict them with grievous torment. Surely, thy Lord is quick in retribution, and surely He is also Most Forgiving, Merciful. 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[17:6] So when the time for the first of the two warnings came, We sent against you some servants of Ours possessed of great might in war, and they penetrated the innermost parts of your houses, and it was a warning that was bound to be carried out. [17:7] Then We gave you back the power against them, and aided you with wealth and children, and made you larger in numbers. [17:8] Now, if you do well, you will do well for your own souls; and if you do evil, it will only go against them. So when the time for the latter warning came, We raised a people against you to cover your faces with grief, and to enter the Mosque as they entered it the first time, and to destroy all that they conquered with utter destruction. In the above, versus of Zechariah and also Quran Versus which are similar in nature to solve social justice and common good between these communities. Please visit and view the messages and research paper posted at http://www.goldenduas.com in the interest of social justice and common good in the world and spread the same to each and every corner of the world for discussion and to attain peace and unity in the world. Nowdays, all the governments in the world or collecting huge taxes from tax payers and the same are utilizing for the purpose of peace in the world, but no result. The tax payers are suffering to improve their business and life. The following points may be taken in account to solve all the world challenges and disbute.Proposal to the United Nations relating to International Peace and Security to authorize Under Article 96(2) of the Charter of the United Nations. Hello,Our research report is in conformity with Under Article 1(1) and 7 of the Charter of United Nations and the same maybe authorized by the General Assembly of the United Nations in accordance with U/A 96(2) of the present Charter and U/A 2(2), 5(1),6(2),11(2),13(1), 15(1) (a) (c), 16(2) (a),(b),& 18 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on the basis of U/A 33(1), 55(c), 70, 71,73(a) of the present Charter and accordingly the research paper ought to have been debated with Vatican, World Churches Council, Commission of Churches on International Affairs, Jewish Foundation, Islamic Supreme Councils , researchers of UN and all the International bodies for the following reasons:"Reporting of world peace solutions between Christians,Jews and Muslims in the worldWe are here with attached our research report towards international peace and security for perusal and considerationsSince we are the independent and voluntary researchers with out dependency of finance either from the government or any other agency, on the reasons that we are following Social Justice and Common Goods - Policy Paper of World Council of Churches and also By-laws of the Commission of the Churches on international affairs. Our researchers mainly follow the principles and rules laid down by the above important policy and rules.Under Articles 2.4, 3.6, 3.10&11, 8.1(b) of the By-laws of the Commission of the Churches on international affairs, we have posted our research report in United Nations Global Compact which containing of solving of problems between Christians, Jews, Muslims and Hindus in the world. In accordance with Articles 3.12 of the above By-Laws, it is a duty of commission of Churches to maintain and provide for the maintenance of contacts with International bodies such as the United Nations and its agencies include regional bodies and other non governmental Organisations, which will assist in the attainment of the aims of the Commission. The matter has being brought it to the notice of the World Churches Council and the Commission of the Churches asked its notice on the matter to the United Nations for your appropriate decisions. ?The World Churches Council Policy Paper on Social Justice and Common Goods is the best policy to the World peace and unity solutions, which has been published on 22 March 2011 and the same is in accordance with Psalm 85. The Church cannot succeed if it, isolates itself, Not only must Christians reach out to Muslims and other faiths in the spirit of ecumenism, but there is a need to embrace other people of different philosophical convictions. This requires ideological tolerance, maturity and self assurance in what one believes in. Such coalition building is made easier by choosing issues that unite organizations and movements and which have less potential causing divisions. At the same time we need an honest and inventive method of dealing with differences. The global movement for economic justice relies considerably on policy analysis and research conducted by hundreds if not thousands of academics researchers and scholars. ?Our consequences of the changing power relations in today's world is that there is more room in the public sphere for the affirmation of collective values and principles, experience proves that an informed public opinion can be powerful today, and can change governments public and international agendas. Again Churches are challenged to make use of this opportunity. They need to read the signs of time and to make their voices heard by responding to peoples cries for justice and dignity, and by speaking truth to the powers- whoever and wherever their may be. ?Christians do not have ready made answers and solutions to propose. The Bible offers guidelines (love, sharing, justice for the poor) but does not defined one "Christian" economy or "Christian" politics. ?Churches and Church related organizations can initiate public debates and largely use media means to reach a broader constituency, furthermore, regional thematic discussions can be facilitated with the ecumenical family. WCC should develop specific analysis depending on the context. ?What are theological implications for commodification common goods? ?How shall we ensure the participation all people in managing common goods in the world? ?How do we deal with power imbalances in the world? ?How can the ecumenical family engage itself effectively and in a coherent and convincing way in addressing global power imbalance? ?How can WCC lead a climate change campaign with social justice as a focus? ?What kind of collective values can be draw for the Churches to guide them in addressing the problem of commodification of common goods? ?The above questions have been answered in our research materials available at http://www.goldenduas.com and alsohttp://www.facebook.com/research of international development solutions and the same are to be discussed by the Churches, public and all its organizations in the interest of public safety, peace, unity, health, wealth, faith, interfaith ? Under this circumstances, it is just and necessary that UK, USA, Cambridge, Churches on the International Affairs are requested to accept our research paper and also our research organization as an organization under other faith category to assist the commission to achieve its goal of International Peace and climate changes solutions for the benefit of world community especially Christians, Jewish and Muslims, under the by-law 3.11 of CCIA. In view of the aforementioned submissions in the interest of maintenance of International Peace and Security, UN may be pleased to authorize our organization in the name and style of` Research on International Development Solutions `and also our research report in confirmatory with U/A 96 of the present Charter read with U/A 23 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and thus render Justice. Now, Palestine Muslims are fighting with Israel , both countries are affected and innocent people are killed frequently which is against the Quranic verses 7:137 & 5:33 that no one can claim Israel Government areas which is a place of Israel People but not Muslim or Christian and they can only Allow worship in the Holy Places of Israel . These facts has not been Discussed for amicable solutions of social justice and common good by United Nations to respect Gods word . It is pertinent to note that why the jewish people are affecting the Muslims is mention the Quran 7:167 ? And the same should be taken into consideration by jewish people in the world in the interest of social justice and common good on the light of the research paper posted at our website www.goldenduas.com and render justice. Your successU. Ibrahim Ali,Researcher International Development Solutions
Begoña Iturgaitz's curator insight, September 30, 3:30 AM
Nuevas, nuevas no es que sean........y que todas dsarrollen todo su potencial en un futuro cercano, tampoco.... pero, desde luego sin perspectiva a medio plazo no vamos a ninguna parte.
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2014 is the year of personalized learning.
have a look to this simple and useful compilation of trends in Teaching and Learning for this year
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Cuánta razón tiene esta presentación. Estas son algunas de las razones por las que al final muchos profesores terminamos utilizando Moodle, Edmodo, Google Drive, Google sites, Scoop.it, Pinterest, Wikispaces y otros tantos sitios..... :-(


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Non-preppers are people that do not prepare for any inconveniences in their daily lives due to unseen emergencies. They do not stock pile extra water or food or safety supplies and if an emergency should arise they must rely on rescue workers for their survival. Preppers act in the opposite manner by buying emergency supplies and storing useful items such as food, water, power generators and basic first aid supplies just in case of natural or political emergency. Preppers are prepared for an emergency situation and this situation does not have to be the end of the world. It could be something as common as losing power due to a heavy storm or being stranded due to mechanical failure or accident of a vehicle. The term prepper comes from the word preparation. So unlike the general population, preppers are preparing for a disruption of the normal distribution of food, water, electrical power and even medical treatment.
Preppers and survivalists are terms used synonymously however the two personality types can be polar opposites.
This group of people can be generalized as normal everyday people that like living in their community. They enjoy the modern conveniences that come with living in a modern society defined by laws and social contacts. Preppers have just come to the realization that there might be an emergency crisis sometime in future and they should not be reliant on the state or national government for assistance. They feel the need and obligation to protect themselves and family in times of crisis. They do not wish to go live in the wilderness or live off the land they just want to be prepared for any temporary loss of necessities such as food, water and medical attention. Preppers buy emergency survival kits and try to be self-efficient for 3-4 days which has been the average time of recovery/rescue after major disasters. They look as preparation for emergency events as a beneficial and potentially lifesaving hobby.
Survivalists on the other hand tend to be a little more extreme in their preparation for future emergency events. They store food, water and they buy emergency preparation kits just like the Preppers do, however they tend to stock pile more guns ammo and other protective weapons. They usual keep their survival kits and other emergency items in survival bags. Their bags are sometimes referred to as (BOB) "Bug Out Bags" or (GOOD) "Get Out Of Dodge" bags. Unlike emergency preppers, survivalists train for living off land. Real survivalists actually train to live without modern economic and societal conveniences. Whereas a prepper might buy "prepper survival kit" that will last 3-4 days, A survivalist kit may have enough food and supplies to last several months. Extreme survivalist, train for a complete societal meltdown and train to live off the land entirely.
While some doomsday preppers might receive some-kind of emergency training survivalist go further. They seek out training on how to living off the land and surviving in the wilderness. They also usually place an emphasis on firearms, weapons and hand to hand combat training. There is also a gender difference between preppers and survivalists. Most survivalists tend to be male with very few women claim to be survivalist (Note To Survivalist: Bring a Woman). However preppers have a more balance gender membership with many more women claiming to be preppers.
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So really to be a true survivalist you have to be more extreme on the time you are willing to live without any support. Also most of us would need to leave our current urban location and make our way to the wilderness. You might need to build up your arsenal as well to graduate from prepper to survivalist
So are you a Prepper? Or a Survivalist?
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