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When my son was in third grade he started to have these unusual movements, which later also included vocalizations. The movements became so severe that my son was not able to go to school because the incidents would continue for hours and hours. Typically they occurred in the night, which in turn deprived him of sleep.
My son also has myoclonic epilepsy, occurring in the frontal lobe, and upon observing and conducting an EEG, the neurologist indicated that the movements did not have the characteristics of epileptic seizures. He concluded that they were non epileptic seizures. We then began work with a neuropsychologist regarding how to deal with this unusual activity.
After I got the medical community working on the seizures, I also had to deal with my son’s school My concerns with school was that I didn’t think they would be able to deal with these events while providing a safe environment to continue his education. Eventually, I took my son to school. They were shocked about what was happening. My son went to class while I talked with the principal, nurse and school psychologist. My son walked into the school as he was having these movements and continued to have them in the classroom.
I told the principal that they were not prepared to have my son in school. My son’s movements were extreme and he could potentially hurt himself while being at a desk. Who was watching him as he walked in the hall and prevent him from hurting himself if the events should cause him to fall down? Who is making sure he doesn’t poke himself with a pencil? What are you going to do about the loudness of his yells? How are you going to give him some privacy? How are you going to handle the other students when these events happen? My son’s vocalizations sounded like yells of pain? Who is going to differentiate these movements from his actual epileptic seizures? Soon, here came my son’s teacher along with my son. She said that he could not be in class yet until they got a little more organized. In the end I told the school I would obtain from our neuropsychologist recommendations for accommodation. Once those items were in place we would re-convene coming to school. Then we left. The second reason for this decision was the school could not accommodate his ability to learn when he would have these non epileptic seizures for hours in the night, causing loss of sleep. I needed to be able to teach him when he was capable of being taught. The school did not understand that a young man can not learn while his body is jerking and he is uncontrollable yelling. Or, he is not able to learn when he has only had two or three hours of sleep.
A couple of weeks later the school contacted me to review their plan and accommodations that they had in place for my son. It included gradually getting him back into the routine of coming to school, starting out with an hour and slowly working up to full-time. To compensate for the abbreviated school day they provided him with a tutor, which is where I made one of my mistakes. The tutor they selected was his actual third grade teacher. Later I found out that she was one of the reasons that was causing my son’s anxieties, which then triggered the non epileptic seizures. They created a screened off area of the classroom where my son could go while he was having one of these events. It gave him privacy and it contained a bean bag to provide some safety. Finally they provided an aid that would accompany my son wherever he went. This also turned out to be a big mistake. The aid would say things implying my son was faking these seizures, which in turn triggered non epileptic seizures. It was a vicious cycle.
In the end, my son finished the school year, but this event was the beginning of a continuous decline in his ability to learn in the public school setting. My son is now in 7th grade and this year we decided to do homeschooling because the school could not accommodate for his needs and continue providing him a “productive” education. The trigger that made me make this decision was that in 7th grade he was working on the same math that he had been working on in the 3rd grade. They were not making any progress. Meanwhile, I knew my son was a bright individual, especially toward math. Before he even went to kindergarten he had figured out on his own the concept of addition and subtraction.
It is now 4 years later and my son is still having these events, but they have drastically decreased as a result of taking him out of school. We have worked with neuropsychologist for the last 4 years with the goals of 1) identifying triggers for the events, 2)what to do when he has an event and 3)general lesson on how to reduce his anxiety. This also included learning bio-feedback. While seeing this neuropsychologist, we identified the fact that my son was having a combination of epileptic seizures, non epileptic seizures and Tourette Syndrome.
One other topic that you may run into is P.A.N.D.A.S., which is an acronym for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections. When my son was young, from the ages of one to two, he had severe ear infections, which eventually led us to have tubes put in his ears, which completely eliminated the ear infections. Later, I found out that when there were outbreaks of strep throat at school he didn’t get sick himself, but was a carrier of it which usually caused me to get strep throat. Of course this is all theory on my part, but it is interesting that my son may have a relationship to P.A.N.D.A.S.
Hopefully this post helps with your understanding of non epileptic seizures. I am including below some definitions of some of the term you may hear about with non epileptic seizures or with Tourette Syndrome.
Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES): , also known as Non-Epileptic Attack Disorders, are events superficially resembling an epileptic seizure, but without the characteristic electrical discharges associated with epilepsy. Thus, PNES are regarded psychological in origin, and may be thought of as similar to conversion disorder. It is estimated that 20% of seizure patients seen at specialist epilepsy clinics have PNES. The differential diagnosis of PNES firstly involves ruling out epilepsy as the cause of the seizure episodes, along with other organic causes of non-epileptic seizures, such as syncope, migraine, vertigo, and stroke, for example. However, it is important to note that between 10-30% of patients with PNES also have epilepsy. Frontal lobe seizures can be mistaken for PNES, though these tend to have shorter duration, stereotyped patterns of movements and occurrence during sleep. The condition may also be referred to as non-epileptic attack disorder, functional seizures, or psychogenic non-epileptic seizures. Within DSM IV the attacks are classified as a somatoform disorder, whilst in ICD 10 the term dissociative convulsions, is used, classed as a conversion disorder.
Pseudoseizures or Hysterical Seizures: While it is correct that a non-epileptic seizure may resemble an epileptic seizure, pseudo can also connote “false, fraudulent, or pretending to be something that it is not.” Non-epileptic seizures are not false, fraudulent, or produced under any sort of pretense.
The Epilepsy Therapy Project (ETP) is steadfast in our mission to raise epilepsy awareness and the urgent need for new therapies that will provide freedom from seizures and side-effects. This November we are excited to announce an extraordinary opportunity and some fun events to help increase Epilepsy Awareness and raise support for our mission.
The Facebook Challenge: Seize the Day with ETP! 50k in 50 Days!
Beginning today, and through December 31st, a dynamic ETP supporter will donate $1.00, (up to $50,000) for every person who becomes our “fan” on Facebook! If you haven’t seen ETP’s new Facebook page, now is the perfect time for you and your friends and family members to check it out and “Like” us!
Imagine with just a “click” we have the chance to increase epilepsy awareness to 50,000 people and a chance to raise up to $50,000 towards our mission to accelerate the development of new therapies. And the excitement doesn’t end there.
Each week our new Facebook fan page will feature a different theme, and each day will have a new blog post, video, or contests and giveaways.
T-shirt Giveaway – Daily Giveaway!
Prizes will be given to contest Winners and Finalists and will be announced on Facebook and Twitter between November 30th and January 15th. They will also be featured in the January monthly e-newsletter, so please follow the guidelines and remember to send a picture and bio.
There’s much more to come, so stay tuned!
May we have your help? Together we can increase awareness, accelerate new therapies and make a difference for the millions of people with epilepsy.
Please visit ETP on Facebook, and “Like” us here!
We thank you greatly dear fans!
Epilepsy Therapy Project, sponsor of epilepsy.com, is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization founded by parents and doctors caring for children with uncontrolled seizures by supporting the development of new therapies that offer freedom from seizures and side effects. Read more about the Epilepsy Therapy Project and how your donations can help support our mission to accelerate ideas into therapies for people living with epilepsy and seizures.

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when my son was in third grade he started to have these unusual movements, which later also included vocalizations. the movements became so severe that my son was not able to go to school because the incidents would continue for hours and hours. typically they occurred in the night, which in turn deprived him of sleep.
my son also has myoclonic epilepsy, occurring in the frontal lobe, and upon observing and conducting an eeg, the neurologist indicated that the movements did not have the characteristics of epileptic seizures. he concluded that they were non epileptic seizures. we then began work with a neuropsychologist regarding how to deal with this unusual activity.
after i got the medical community working on the seizures, i also had to deal with my son’s school my concerns with school was that i didn’t think they would be able to deal with these events while providing a safe environment to continue his education. eventually, i took my son to school. they were shocked about what was happening. my son went to class while i talked with the principal, nurse and school psychologist. my son walked into the school as he was having these movements and continued to have them in the classroom.
i told the principal that they were not prepared to have my son in school. my son’s movements were extreme and he could potentially hurt himself while being at a desk. who was watching him as he walked in the hall and prevent him from hurting himself if the events should cause him to fall down? who is making sure he doesn’t poke himself with a pencil? what are you going to do about the loudness of his yells? how are you going to give him some privacy? how are you going to handle the other students when these events happen? my son’s vocalizations sounded like yells of pain? who is going to differentiate these movements from his actual epileptic seizures? soon, here came my son’s teacher along with my son. she said that he could not be in class yet until they got a little more organized. in the end i told the school i would obtain from our neuropsychologist recommendations for accommodation. once those items were in place we would re-convene coming to school. then we left. the second reason for this decision was the school could not accommodate his ability to learn when he would have these non epileptic seizures for hours in the night, causing loss of sleep. i needed to be able to teach him when he was capable of being taught. the school did not understand that a young man can not learn while his body is jerking and he is uncontrollable yelling. or, he is not able to learn when he has only had two or three hours of sleep.
a couple of weeks later the school contacted me to review their plan and accommodations that they had in place for my son. it included gradually getting him back into the routine of coming to school, starting out with an hour and slowly working up to full-time. to compensate for the abbreviated school day they provided him with a tutor, which is where i made one of my mistakes. the tutor they selected was his actual third grade teacher. later i found out that she was one of the reasons that was causing my son’s anxieties, which then triggered the non epileptic seizures. they created a screened off area of the classroom where my son could go while he was having one of these events. it gave him privacy and it contained a bean bag to provide some safety. finally they provided an aid that would accompany my son wherever he went. this also turned out to be a big mistake. the aid would say things implying my son was faking these seizures, which in turn triggered non epileptic seizures. it was a vicious cycle.
in the end, my son finished the school year, but this event was the beginning of a continuous decline in his ability to learn in the public school setting. my son is now in 7th grade and this year we decided to do homeschooling because the school could not accommodate for his needs and continue providing him a “productive” education. the trigger that made me make this decision was that in 7th grade he was working on the same math that he had been working on in the 3rd grade. they were not making any progress. meanwhile, i knew my son was a bright individual, especially toward math. before he even went to kindergarten he had figured out on his own the concept of addition and subtraction.
it is now 4 years later and my son is still having these events, but they have drastically decreased as a result of taking him out of school. we have worked with neuropsychologist for the last 4 years with the goals of 1) identifying triggers for the events, 2)what to do when he has an event and 3)general lesson on how to reduce his anxiety. this also included learning bio-feedback. while seeing this neuropsychologist, we identified the fact that my son was having a combination of epileptic seizures, non epileptic seizures and tourette syndrome.
one other topic that you may run into is p.a.n.d.a.s., which is an acronym for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections. when my son was young, from the ages of one to two, he had severe ear infections, which eventually led us to have tubes put in his ears, which completely eliminated the ear infections. later, i found out that when there were outbreaks of strep throat at school he didn’t get sick himself, but was a carrier of it which usually caused me to get strep throat. of course this is all theory on my part, but it is interesting that my son may have a relationship to p.a.n.d.a.s.
hopefully this post helps with your understanding of non epileptic seizures. i am including below some definitions of some of the term you may hear about with non epileptic seizures or with tourette syndrome.
psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (pnes): , also known as non-epileptic attack disorders, are events superficially resembling an epileptic seizure, but without the characteristic electrical discharges associated with epilepsy. thus, pnes are regarded psychological in origin, and may be thought of as similar to conversion disorder. it is estimated that 20% of seizure patients seen at specialist epilepsy clinics have pnes. the differential diagnosis of pnes firstly involves ruling out epilepsy as the cause of the seizure episodes, along with other organic causes of non-epileptic seizures, such as syncope, migraine, vertigo, and stroke, for example. however, it is important to note that between 10-30% of patients with pnes also have epilepsy. frontal lobe seizures can be mistaken for pnes, though these tend to have shorter duration, stereotyped patterns of movements and occurrence during sleep. the condition may also be referred to as non-epileptic attack disorder, functional seizures, or psychogenic non-epileptic seizures. within dsm iv the attacks are classified as a somatoform disorder, whilst in icd 10 the term dissociative convulsions, is used, classed as a conversion disorder.
pseudoseizures or hysterical seizures: while it is correct that a non-epileptic seizure may resemble an epileptic seizure, pseudo can also connote “false, fraudulent, or pretending to be something that it is not.” non-epileptic seizures are not false, fraudulent, or produced under any sort of pretense.
the epilepsy therapy project (etp) is steadfast in our mission to raise epilepsy awareness and the urgent need for new therapies that will provide freedom from seizures and side-effects. this november we are excited to announce an extraordinary opportunity and some fun events to help increase epilepsy awareness and raise support for our mission.
the facebook challenge: seize the day with etp! 50k in 50 days!
beginning today, and through december 31st, a dynamic etp supporter will donate $1.00, (up to $50,000) for every person who becomes our “fan” on facebook! if you haven’t seen etp’s new facebook page, now is the perfect time for you and your friends and family members to check it out and “like” us!
imagine with just a “click” we have the chance to increase epilepsy awareness to 50,000 people and a chance to raise up to $50,000 towards our mission to accelerate the development of new therapies. and the excitement doesn’t end there.
each week our new facebook fan page will feature a different theme, and each day will have a new blog post, video, or contests and giveaways.
t-shirt giveaway – daily giveaway!
prizes will be given to contest winners and finalists and will be announced on facebook and twitter between november 30th and january 15th. they will also be featured in the january monthly e-newsletter, so please follow the guidelines and remember to send a picture and bio.
there’s much more to come, so stay tuned!
may we have your help? together we can increase awareness, accelerate new therapies and make a difference for the millions of people with epilepsy.
please visit etp on facebook, and “like” us here!
we thank you greatly dear fans!
epilepsy therapy project, sponsor of epilepsy.com, is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization founded by parents and doctors caring for children with uncontrolled seizures by supporting the development of new therapies that offer freedom from seizures and side effects. read more about the epilepsy therapy project and how your donations can help support our mission to accelerate ideas into therapies for people living with epilepsy and seizures.


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Spectacular beauty and splendid isolation make Fiji worth a trip around the planet. Now there's yet another draw: the food.
In the tourist-brochure debates about the exact location of paradise, Fiji has one of the best cases. This South Pacific nation has a multitude of five-star resorts, each on its own private (or all but private) island with 20 or fewer bungalows. Small as they are, you never know who'll turn up. Once, a couple found Robert Redford among their impromptu wedding party, and when Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman broke up, their reservation at a Fiji resort was a bone of contention.
Until recently, the food in Fiji was not part of the draw. The expat chefs never lasted long (blame heat, boredom, unreliable supply shipments), and native chefs had been trained in a so-called international style. Few used local produce; instead, everyone covered up the fabulous fish with complicated sauces. These days, a number of the chefs are Fijians who've trained abroad, often in Sydney's best restaurants. Now, grilled mackerel comes not with a heavy sauce, but with a side of island-fruit salsa, for instance, and bele, a wild Fijian green.
After a recent $2 million redo, Yasawa's cool, understated bungalows or bures (pronounced boo-rays), with their parson-plain black wood furniture, may now be Fiji's most beautiful. The details have been carefully thought out, from the orchids on the marble bathroom counter to the daybeds built into the deck.
Of all of Fiji's high-end properties, Yasawa also provides the most contact with village culture. Once or twice a week, guests can go to Bukama, the village where most of the resort workers live. A highlight is a visit to the school; some students walk for two hours barefoot in order to attend. It's a moving view of village life as it's been lived for centuries.
The chef at the resort is Yasawan-born Apenisa Samu, who recently cooked at Sydney's trendy Bayswater Brasserie. Samu keeps things simple. He'll bake a coral trout in banana leaves and serve it on a bed of warm rice dressed with lemon, chiles and butter; or he'll poach mahimahi and pair it with zucchini, grilled artichoke and an olive-caper salsa. He sometimes makes sushi and sashimi from fish that guests have caught themselves on the resort's game-fishing boatthe Yasawa waters are rich in all kinds of seafood, from yellowfin tuna to lobster. Most of Samu's ingredients eggplant, coconut, cucumber, ginger, fruitcome from the island. Then there's the meticulously selected 3,500-bottle cellar (doubles from $850; 877-828-3864).
Although Namale is on Fiji's second-largest island, Vanua Levu, the isolated 200-acre promontory on which it stands, surrounded by rain forest, gives it all the seclusion of properties on private islands. This is probably Fiji's most romantic resort, with 15 thatched-roof bures, their floor plans dictated by the topography. Some are perched on rocks amid trees; others are on crags overlooking the beach. Two of the houses have their own swimming pool. Inside, there are polished rosewood floors and mosquito netting draped over beds covered with crisp white linens. The new full-service spa, on a cliff above the resort's blowhole, a natural ocean geyser, is one of Fiji's first.
James Crandall, a caterer who divides his time between Namale and La Jolla, California, works with Namale's longtime chef, Jimmy Deo Raj, to create dishes that are fresh and light but flavored with island spices. That might mean grilling New Zealand salmon rubbed with garlic, chile, curry, ginger and herbs and pairing it with a spicy-sweet salsa of mango and watermelon. The other fish on the menumackerel, coral trout, occasionally snapperare local, as are the free-range chickens. When Crandall goes to the local market and sees something he doesn't recognize, he buys it to experiment with. Recently he was taken with a tool native Fijians use to shred coconut; he got one and began making coconut crème brûlée caramelized with brown sugar, with a bit of dark chocolate hidden at the bottom (doubles from $675; 800-727-3454).
Vatulele, Fiji's most elegant and established property, occupies a white-sand cove on a grotto-filled limestone island. The 18 bures, spaced far apart on the mile-long beach, are ocher adobe with terra-cotta-tiled floors and soaring Fijian thatched roofs. The architectural details are striking: Tree-trunk columns are wrapped in coconut-fiber rope, and reproductions of petroglyphs from nearby cliffs adorn the bathroom tiles. This past summer, Vatulele added The Point, a two-story, one-bedroom house with two private pools that sits on a cliff overlooking the grounds.
When Henry Crawford, an Australian TV producer who developed his sophisticated taste in Sydney's restaurants, opened Vatulele in 1990, it set a new standard for food on Fiji. The longtime chef is Raymond Li, a Fijian of Chinese descent who periodically takes sabbaticals to pick up new techniques. He can turn out a tangy tom yum gai as easily as a thin-crusted wood-fired pizza.
Li treats fish with enormous respect. At lunch, entrées range from a Thai prawn salad with lemongrass dressing to poached coral-trout fillets served with a chile-soy dipping sauce. At dinner, guests can choose a secluded spot (like the beach or the wine cellar) or dine at a long, candlelit communal table outside. On some evenings, people stay at the table chatting so late that the bartender just gives up and goes home, leaving the margarita blender in the guests' hands (doubles from $1,100; 800-828-9146).

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spectacular beauty and splendid isolation make fiji worth a trip around the planet. now there's yet another draw: the food.
in the tourist-brochure debates about the exact location of paradise, fiji has one of the best cases. this south pacific nation has a multitude of five-star resorts, each on its own private (or all but private) island with 20 or fewer bungalows. small as they are, you never know who'll turn up. once, a couple found robert redford among their impromptu wedding party, and when tom cruise and nicole kidman broke up, their reservation at a fiji resort was a bone of contention.
until recently, the food in fiji was not part of the draw. the expat chefs never lasted long (blame heat, boredom, unreliable supply shipments), and native chefs had been trained in a so-called international style. few used local produce; instead, everyone covered up the fabulous fish with complicated sauces. these days, a number of the chefs are fijians who've trained abroad, often in sydney's best restaurants. now, grilled mackerel comes not with a heavy sauce, but with a side of island-fruit salsa, for instance, and bele, a wild fijian green.
after a recent $2 million redo, yasawa's cool, understated bungalows or bures (pronounced boo-rays), with their parson-plain black wood furniture, may now be fiji's most beautiful. the details have been carefully thought out, from the orchids on the marble bathroom counter to the daybeds built into the deck.
of all of fiji's high-end properties, yasawa also provides the most contact with village culture. once or twice a week, guests can go to bukama, the village where most of the resort workers live. a highlight is a visit to the school; some students walk for two hours barefoot in order to attend. it's a moving view of village life as it's been lived for centuries.
the chef at the resort is yasawan-born apenisa samu, who recently cooked at sydney's trendy bayswater brasserie. samu keeps things simple. he'll bake a coral trout in banana leaves and serve it on a bed of warm rice dressed with lemon, chiles and butter; or he'll poach mahimahi and pair it with zucchini, grilled artichoke and an olive-caper salsa. he sometimes makes sushi and sashimi from fish that guests have caught themselves on the resort's game-fishing boatthe yasawa waters are rich in all kinds of seafood, from yellowfin tuna to lobster. most of samu's ingredients eggplant, coconut, cucumber, ginger, fruitcome from the island. then there's the meticulously selected 3,500-bottle cellar (doubles from $850; 877-828-3864).
although namale is on fiji's second-largest island, vanua levu, the isolated 200-acre promontory on which it stands, surrounded by rain forest, gives it all the seclusion of properties on private islands. this is probably fiji's most romantic resort, with 15 thatched-roof bures, their floor plans dictated by the topography. some are perched on rocks amid trees; others are on crags overlooking the beach. two of the houses have their own swimming pool. inside, there are polished rosewood floors and mosquito netting draped over beds covered with crisp white linens. the new full-service spa, on a cliff above the resort's blowhole, a natural ocean geyser, is one of fiji's first.
james crandall, a caterer who divides his time between namale and la jolla, california, works with namale's longtime chef, jimmy deo raj, to create dishes that are fresh and light but flavored with island spices. that might mean grilling new zealand salmon rubbed with garlic, chile, curry, ginger and herbs and pairing it with a spicy-sweet salsa of mango and watermelon. the other fish on the menumackerel, coral trout, occasionally snapperare local, as are the free-range chickens. when crandall goes to the local market and sees something he doesn't recognize, he buys it to experiment with. recently he was taken with a tool native fijians use to shred coconut; he got one and began making coconut crème brûlée caramelized with brown sugar, with a bit of dark chocolate hidden at the bottom (doubles from $675; 800-727-3454).
vatulele, fiji's most elegant and established property, occupies a white-sand cove on a grotto-filled limestone island. the 18 bures, spaced far apart on the mile-long beach, are ocher adobe with terra-cotta-tiled floors and soaring fijian thatched roofs. the architectural details are striking: tree-trunk columns are wrapped in coconut-fiber rope, and reproductions of petroglyphs from nearby cliffs adorn the bathroom tiles. this past summer, vatulele added the point, a two-story, one-bedroom house with two private pools that sits on a cliff overlooking the grounds.
when henry crawford, an australian tv producer who developed his sophisticated taste in sydney's restaurants, opened vatulele in 1990, it set a new standard for food on fiji. the longtime chef is raymond li, a fijian of chinese descent who periodically takes sabbaticals to pick up new techniques. he can turn out a tangy tom yum gai as easily as a thin-crusted wood-fired pizza.
li treats fish with enormous respect. at lunch, entrées range from a thai prawn salad with lemongrass dressing to poached coral-trout fillets served with a chile-soy dipping sauce. at dinner, guests can choose a secluded spot (like the beach or the wine cellar) or dine at a long, candlelit communal table outside. on some evenings, people stay at the table chatting so late that the bartender just gives up and goes home, leaving the margarita blender in the guests' hands (doubles from $1,100; 800-828-9146).


text: Welcome to the 7th episode of Shoot The 5, BrooklynFights’ podcast that takes you inside the world of combat sports, from coast-to-coast, boxing to MMA, and everything in-between, always with an empowerment angle. Shoot The 5 features Xavier Porter and Patrick DeMoss, and is produced by Nat Wilkins. This week, Heather Hardy and Shelly Vincent join to discuss their hotly anticipated grudge rematch, capping off one of the longest standing rivalries in women’s boxing.

lowercased: welcome to the 7th episode of shoot the 5, brooklynfights’ podcast that takes you inside the world of combat sports, from coast-to-coast, boxing to mma, and everything in-between, always with an empowerment angle. shoot the 5 features xavier porter and patrick demoss, and is produced by nat wilkins. this week, heather hardy and shelly vincent join to discuss their hotly anticipated grudge rematch, capping off one of the longest standing rivalries in women’s boxing.


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is annually celebrated on July 4 and is often known as “the Fourth of July“. It is the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence from Great Britain in 1776. Patriotic displays and family events are organized throughout the United States. Many people display the American flag on their homes. The celebrations have deep roots in the American tradition of political freedom.
Independence Day is a patriotic holiday for celebrating the positive aspects of the United States. Many politicians appear at public events to show their support for the history, heritage and people of their country. Above all, people in the United States express and give thanks for the freedom and liberties fought by the first generation of many of today’s Americans.
In 1775, people in New England began fighting the British for their independence. On July 2, 1776, the Congress secretly voted for independence from Great Britain. The Declaration of Independence was first published two days later on July 4, 1776. The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence was on July 8, 1776. Delegates began to sign the Declaration of Independence on August 2, 1776.
In 1870, Independence Day was made an unpaid holiday for federal employees. In 1941, it became a paid holiday for them.
The most common Independence Day symbol is the American flag.
Its design is displayed in all possible ways on July 4 and can be seen in front of homes and buildings. Other symbols associated with Independence Day are the Statue of Liberty on Ellis Island in New York and the fireworks viewed all over the United States. Sometimes large civic works such as the Erie Canal and the Washington Monument start on July 4, emphasizing their contribution to the economy and culture of the United States.
JULY FOURTH IN NYC, PHOTO CREDIT.
If you’re staying in New York City for Fourth of July, 2011, there are several great events happening around the city starting with the annual Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks. Fireworks begin at 9PM on the Hudson River between 20th and 55th Streets. This year’s theme is The Gift of Freedom, marking the 125th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty as well as the 235th anniversary of the United States!
sends our blessings to all the Women of our World in the USA.
God bless America in this July 4th, have a nice day. USA now is part of our lives,from California to the N. York island. This is the land where my granddaughter were born, and where they will grow up Jessica and Isagella.where my roots will be forever. This is the land we love.

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is annually celebrated on july 4 and is often known as “the fourth of july“. it is the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence from great britain in 1776. patriotic displays and family events are organized throughout the united states. many people display the american flag on their homes. the celebrations have deep roots in the american tradition of political freedom.
independence day is a patriotic holiday for celebrating the positive aspects of the united states. many politicians appear at public events to show their support for the history, heritage and people of their country. above all, people in the united states express and give thanks for the freedom and liberties fought by the first generation of many of today’s americans.
in 1775, people in new england began fighting the british for their independence. on july 2, 1776, the congress secretly voted for independence from great britain. the declaration of independence was first published two days later on july 4, 1776. the first public reading of the declaration of independence was on july 8, 1776. delegates began to sign the declaration of independence on august 2, 1776.
in 1870, independence day was made an unpaid holiday for federal employees. in 1941, it became a paid holiday for them.
the most common independence day symbol is the american flag.
its design is displayed in all possible ways on july 4 and can be seen in front of homes and buildings. other symbols associated with independence day are the statue of liberty on ellis island in new york and the fireworks viewed all over the united states. sometimes large civic works such as the erie canal and the washington monument start on july 4, emphasizing their contribution to the economy and culture of the united states.
july fourth in nyc, photo credit.
if you’re staying in new york city for fourth of july, 2011, there are several great events happening around the city starting with the annual macy’s fourth of july fireworks. fireworks begin at 9pm on the hudson river between 20th and 55th streets. this year’s theme is the gift of freedom, marking the 125th anniversary of the statue of liberty as well as the 235th anniversary of the united states!
sends our blessings to all the women of our world in the usa.
god bless america in this july 4th, have a nice day. usa now is part of our lives,from california to the n. york island. this is the land where my granddaughter were born, and where they will grow up jessica and isagella.where my roots will be forever. this is the land we love.


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Our Beta version is currently available for desktop but we already have promising Alpha versions for iPhone & Android.
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Please let us know your impressions within this Forum thread, and we'll add Tickets to your account.
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I learned playing mahjong on here so trying your beta version was nice. I find it challenging but can't see any other differences than before. Might be that I only notice trying to match tiles so other details passed me. It is fun and a challenge. What I notice is a problem is the shuffling option. All too frequently the one pair stays under each other so you continue to shuffle trying to get tiles available to be paired. IS this a program item? Even when I leave 6-10 tiles to allow for more diversification and options it still might use up all 5 shuffles with no gain until the game is done. Very much a good thinking game. Thank you.
I originally thought I played the beta version but was incorret and had still been using the solitaire version. Tried the correct beta and cold not pick up any tiles ( like you do in gin) while the bot picked up some of my discards. Cold not find instructions exactly how the process works and lost each hand. Please advise as this looks like fun.

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play dominos -- forum : invitation (for extra $tickets!) to test our beta version of multiplayer mahjong. play for free or play for $prizes!
gamecolony has launched a beta version of real multiplayer mahjong.
there's a 4-player and a 2-player mahjong.
current mahjong styles are: hong kong mahjong, riichi, red mahjong. american mah-jongg and chinese official (mcr) version will be added spring 2018.
unless human opponents are available and willing to join a mahjong game table, extra opponents may involve ( upon human player' agreement) our mahjong auto-players (bots).
mahjong auto-players will never know anything about the shuffle or tiles in other players' hands. they only see what players are allowed to see by rules.
auto-players follow a set of well-defined and published rules (algorithm) of tile selections and discards. unless a game is a non-ticket game, auto-players will not be allowed to win.
our beta version is currently available for desktop but we already have promising alpha versions for iphone & android.
please select "mahjong beta" from the drop-down game menu and play a few games in main hall.
there's "rules" page on the game entry page.
please let us know your impressions within this forum thread, and we'll add tickets to your account.
for this beta version, please use either google chrome (recommended) or edge web browsers.
i learned playing mahjong on here so trying your beta version was nice. i find it challenging but can't see any other differences than before. might be that i only notice trying to match tiles so other details passed me. it is fun and a challenge. what i notice is a problem is the shuffling option. all too frequently the one pair stays under each other so you continue to shuffle trying to get tiles available to be paired. is this a program item? even when i leave 6-10 tiles to allow for more diversification and options it still might use up all 5 shuffles with no gain until the game is done. very much a good thinking game. thank you.
i originally thought i played the beta version but was incorret and had still been using the solitaire version. tried the correct beta and cold not pick up any tiles ( like you do in gin) while the bot picked up some of my discards. cold not find instructions exactly how the process works and lost each hand. please advise as this looks like fun.


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instagram made a major change to their platform when they introduced stories. instagram stories are daily photos, videos and content that you can upload without it being added to your permanent gallery. any business can take advantage of the new function, and once you learn why it should be used, you’ll see why even cannabis instagram stories can help grow your brand.
the first step is either swiping left or locating the (+) icon in the upper right corner of the app. this will open the stories camera, from which you can take photos or record video just like you would for a regular instagram post. when you’ve completed making the content, then you can edit and enhance the story with built in filters, text or drawing.
along with making content directly in instagram stories, you can also upload images to the story from your camera roll. this is limited to photos or videos that were taken within the last 24 hours though.
this works great for showing daily specials, new deals, limited time contests and other fun content that people checking out your profile may enjoy. cannabis instagram stories can highlight any new products, new plans or just show some behind the scenes coverage that you may want to be temporary. adding information to the photos and videos is straightforward and simple, after a few minutes anyone can be an expert.
once the story has been posted, there are a few modest analytics tools that instagram has included to help you collect information. to see how many times a particular part of your story has been viewed, simply open the story and swipe up. it will show you a count of views, and list what users watched your story. this way you can see who you’ve reached and what kind of response they are having to the story.
along with that simple analytic tool is the option to make a part of your story a feature on the main instagram page. this is great for businesses as you can truly make a special feature from the story, which people can jump to with ease from your instagram profile.
stories are an easy way for someone to view what your business is doing up front, without having to scroll through the instagram grid. it allows you to feature what you want to highlight. it serves as a great way to offer limited time deals and content. best of all, it makes it faster for people to see new content from your business so that it stays fresh in your customers minds. cannabis stories add a layer to your business that will keep customers coming back to check out what you’ve got going on, so don’t sleep on this great function built into your social media presence.
look for future posts on case studies about social media success stories for your mmj business. follow us on instagram for tips, tool, and strategies by clicking here.


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next week i will finally get to implement my algorithms, and i can see how well they will work in action. that will be the make or break of it. i will see how well my theoretical idea works out in the end. i expect some things will pose problems, and i will notice what my algorithm will handle and what it wont. by end of next week i will probably have something up.


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By ages 6 to 8, children’s vocabulary can increase to about 2,000 words or more, according to About Kids Health website.
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For example, you can call the free 211 HelpLine and ask for Help Me Grow or the Special Needs Hotline. The 211 specialist will ask you questions and usually can find you help within 24 hours. The 211 specialist also will call you back in a few weeks to check on you.
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my child's not keeping up with other kids! what should i do?
what's normal for ages 5-8?
what local groups can help?
1. what's normal for ages 5-8?
for example, by age 5, children can copy patterns, print some letters, cut with safety scissors, recall parts of a story, want to please their friends, and sing and dance around.
by ages 6 to 8, children’s vocabulary can increase to about 2,000 words or more, according to about kids health website.
they’ll learn their left and right, begin to reason (and argue) using words like “why” and “because.” they’ll develop a longer attention span, understand fractions and the concept of space, understand money and learn how to tell time. they can also enjoy reading books on their own.
2. should i trust my instinct?
if you notice your child isn’t doing things other children his or her age are doing, trust your judgement and alert your child’s doctor as soon as possible.
you can also take action on your own. observe your child. if you notice over time that your child is consistently not keeping up with their friends, you can reach out for help in the community.
if there is a delay, early intervention can often help a child catch up to his or her peers.
3. what local groups can help?
for example, you can call the free 211 helpline and ask for help me grow or the special needs hotline. the 211 specialist will ask you questions and usually can find you help within 24 hours. the 211 specialist also will call you back in a few weeks to check on you.
families often have several problems to solve, in fact. the 211 specialists start by helping them keep a roof over their heads, find food pantries and secure help paying the electric bill, if needed. they also ask every caller if they have young children and if they are having any problems at school or home.
“i say to them, we’re free, we’re confidential, and there may be resources out there that we can help them tap into,” says jennifer harris, a special needs advocate for 211.
the palm beach county school district also offers help for children. start with your child’s teacher and your school’s guidance counselor. if you need additional information or still have concerns, you can reach out to the district’s exceptional student education department.
whatever your concern as a parent, don’t panic. palm beach county has resources that can help.
to be successful in school, children must have an array of tools and skills. here’s how you can help at home, according to the u.s. department of education.
• be aware that kindergarten is more academic these days. • academic standards jump dramatically in third grade. • children react differently to increased academic pressure.
how do i know if my little one needs emergency care?
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This is definitely a new experience here at Wildflower. I never ever thought that I would do this race until a few years ago. With my promise to God to focus on sprint tris this year, it was a clear decision. With Troy already on course racing the Long Course, the tricky part was finding child care. Our friend and wife of Troy’s FCA teammate David Blackmon, Victoria, volunteered to take on Anna and Ariel along with her own 3 great kids. What a blessing that her daughter Katie and Anna have been fast friends!
After working the FCA booth with Anna and Ariel, we go down to transition to set up my spot. Today is pretty simple since it’s so short. Next, I drop the girls off with Victoria and head down for the swim start.
Even though the swim is about .25miles, I’m going to wear my wetsuit. The water is definitely COLD so I don’t want to freeze! I get a warm up in just a few minutes before my start. I’m feeling strong. I line up in front in hopes of getting out front with the leaders.
Ready, set, go! I’m right in the thick of things! There are so many of us out in front pack that I’m certain I’m going to get clocked. I push harder to get out of the masses along with a few other girls. I breathe a sigh of relief that I wasn’t hit. Soon we hit a wall of swimmers from the previous wave. I start to zig-zag to keep from plowing into them. I don’t want to ruin a newbie’s triathlon experience by running them over. At the only buoy, there a bunch of swimmers just treading water. It’s not a good place for them to be and I’m not sure if they realize that. I swim wide and get around them. I can see the finish and more swimmers…everywhere! Time to zig and zag some more! I glance around and only see one other girl nearby in my wave. There could be more ahead but it’s too hard to look with all the bodies to dodge.
I make it to the finish clearly with a few extra yards under my belt! I get out rip off the wetsuit and make a run for my bike. Out of T1 I go with my new mountain bike, shoes and SPD pedals. I’ve opted to clip myself in my bike since this course is mostly paved roads with a few fire roads. It is a bit risky considering I’ve only practiced this set-up just yesterday for the first time. As I go out, I ask for the Lord’s protection and help. Within the first mile, I am thankful to be clipped in. I feel like I have so much more power! Once we hit the dirt trail (used by the Olympic & LC runners) and the first dirt hill, a guy goes down across the entire trail. There’s nowhere to go but off my bike. I’m able to clip out quickly and stop but I cringe as I hear a bunch of folks behind me try to avoid me. Phew, no one crashed into me or each other! Thanks God!
We hit the pavement and ride towards the next big climb. I look up and see bikes all over the road and even across the double yellow line! Wow, this is a penalty in the other races here but this is considered a beginners race so anything goes I guess. I attempt to pass on the left. After many futile shouts of “on your left” and seeing no signs of officials out here, I opt to zig and zag through the crowds. I make it to the top of the course where I go right to get on the first loop (and later will go left to get on the second loop). A volunteer runs at me with a pen and marks my arm. Wow, that’s weird! I realize he’s just trying to keep track of the loops for each person. It reminds me of a funny Office episode.
Down the gravel fire road I go! It’s really spread out here so I’m basically alone thankfully. I can focus on the trail instead of others. I get to the bottom and a slippery downhill section I’ve been dreading. I take a breath, ask for the Lord’s help and let go of the brakes. Whew, I made it! Thanks Jesus!
It’s up the big paved road again. This time I take the time to look at the FCA Endurance signs we put out on the course. It again reminds me that He’s in control! I get to the top of the course and take a left. I hit another gravely downhill section and slow way down this time. It’s not pretty but I make it through. Now I just need to ride the rest of the Olympic run course and I’m home free! I’m again encouraged by the other FCA signs placed over here! It gives me that extra bit I need to push to the end!
Soon I’m at Lynch Hill. Weeeeee, down I go! It feels so much more stable descending on a mtn. bike on a paved road! I’m able to let my fears go and just fly!
Once at T2, I take a little too much time getting ready. I get a slow start! Oops! Well, once out on the course I try to make it count. I have no idea what place I am! I try to pretend I’m out at the track doing mile repeats. With the undulating course, it’s hard to get going fast or run smoothly. I look at all the folks out here wearing racing flats compared to my clunky trainers.
Mile 1 is 7:05. Not as bad as I feel! I make it to the turn around and enjoy the downhill! Ahh! Now it feels like my track legs are kicking in! Thanks God! It’s cool coming back seeing the Pros go out on the long course run…man they are flying!! It makes me think about Troy. I pray that his ride is going smoothly without any technical difficulties!
Mile 2 is 6:42. The finish line is close! It’s nice to have a short day! As I pass the expo on the way in, I pray that Anna & Ariel are having fun and being good. I make the final turn and hit the chute. It’s a long finish but I’m pumped up by all the cheering! I dig down and give it what I can. I look up to God and thank Him. I cross the line…yes, I’m done!!
It’s nice to return to such a great event! We are excited to be racing with Team Alesci. Leonie and I will do the 5K while the “boys” battle it out in the 10K. The races are separated by 45 minutes - enough time for Troy and I to switch child duty. Our neighbor, Terry, is coming to watch – he wants to support Anna as she runs the 1 mile race.
It’s a beautiful sunny morning…but chilly! I warm up for my race and feel pretty good. I’m hoping to run 6:30 pace even though I’ve had trouble running one mile at that pace during our Tuesday night track workouts. God is in control and all I have to do is give it my all!
Leonie and I head to the start. I see Courtney Cardenas announcing the race and say hi really quick. We pick out our spots. It’s going to be a fast race! There are several clubs, including the Fleet Feet team. It will be interesting.
Ready, set, go! It’s a crowded start! I am barely able to give Anna a high-five as I go by. After a few more feet I make it into a good spot. I’m running too fast and pull on the reins a bit. But I actually feel pretty comfortable so decide to push the envelope a bit. I see a pack of Fleet Feet runners ahead that I’m gaining on. Soon, I’m catch and pass them! Cool!
Mile 1 is 6:28. That felt great! My heartrate is a bit high so I wonder how long I can maintain it. I see a Fleet Feet girl and guy ahead and push to catch them. I also see a little kid running with them - he’s looking strong!
Mile 2 is 6:19. There’s my family! I give Anna a high 5 and just miss Ariel’s little hand. They are so sweet! I catch up to the kid (probably 7 yrs. old!) and tell him good job. I encourage him to catch the same Fleet Feet girl I’m chasing. I pass the Fleet Feet guy and tell him good job. Man, this is starting to hurt now. I keep pushing and hope to survive! I feel like I’m maxed out but I just keep going. I see my wonderful family again and smile. I see the Fleet Feet girl is in my reach. I decide to make a pass and hope it sticks. I tell her good job and press on.
Mile 3 is 6:26. Pain! I just got to make it hurt a bit more! I round the last turn and push hard all the way to the line. Thank you Jesus!! I’m done and can barely catch my breath…that means I didn’t leave anything on the course. Yes, good day! The Lord is so good!

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this is definitely a new experience here at wildflower. i never ever thought that i would do this race until a few years ago. with my promise to god to focus on sprint tris this year, it was a clear decision. with troy already on course racing the long course, the tricky part was finding child care. our friend and wife of troy’s fca teammate david blackmon, victoria, volunteered to take on anna and ariel along with her own 3 great kids. what a blessing that her daughter katie and anna have been fast friends!
after working the fca booth with anna and ariel, we go down to transition to set up my spot. today is pretty simple since it’s so short. next, i drop the girls off with victoria and head down for the swim start.
even though the swim is about .25miles, i’m going to wear my wetsuit. the water is definitely cold so i don’t want to freeze! i get a warm up in just a few minutes before my start. i’m feeling strong. i line up in front in hopes of getting out front with the leaders.
ready, set, go! i’m right in the thick of things! there are so many of us out in front pack that i’m certain i’m going to get clocked. i push harder to get out of the masses along with a few other girls. i breathe a sigh of relief that i wasn’t hit. soon we hit a wall of swimmers from the previous wave. i start to zig-zag to keep from plowing into them. i don’t want to ruin a newbie’s triathlon experience by running them over. at the only buoy, there a bunch of swimmers just treading water. it’s not a good place for them to be and i’m not sure if they realize that. i swim wide and get around them. i can see the finish and more swimmers…everywhere! time to zig and zag some more! i glance around and only see one other girl nearby in my wave. there could be more ahead but it’s too hard to look with all the bodies to dodge.
i make it to the finish clearly with a few extra yards under my belt! i get out rip off the wetsuit and make a run for my bike. out of t1 i go with my new mountain bike, shoes and spd pedals. i’ve opted to clip myself in my bike since this course is mostly paved roads with a few fire roads. it is a bit risky considering i’ve only practiced this set-up just yesterday for the first time. as i go out, i ask for the lord’s protection and help. within the first mile, i am thankful to be clipped in. i feel like i have so much more power! once we hit the dirt trail (used by the olympic & lc runners) and the first dirt hill, a guy goes down across the entire trail. there’s nowhere to go but off my bike. i’m able to clip out quickly and stop but i cringe as i hear a bunch of folks behind me try to avoid me. phew, no one crashed into me or each other! thanks god!
we hit the pavement and ride towards the next big climb. i look up and see bikes all over the road and even across the double yellow line! wow, this is a penalty in the other races here but this is considered a beginners race so anything goes i guess. i attempt to pass on the left. after many futile shouts of “on your left” and seeing no signs of officials out here, i opt to zig and zag through the crowds. i make it to the top of the course where i go right to get on the first loop (and later will go left to get on the second loop). a volunteer runs at me with a pen and marks my arm. wow, that’s weird! i realize he’s just trying to keep track of the loops for each person. it reminds me of a funny office episode.
down the gravel fire road i go! it’s really spread out here so i’m basically alone thankfully. i can focus on the trail instead of others. i get to the bottom and a slippery downhill section i’ve been dreading. i take a breath, ask for the lord’s help and let go of the brakes. whew, i made it! thanks jesus!
it’s up the big paved road again. this time i take the time to look at the fca endurance signs we put out on the course. it again reminds me that he’s in control! i get to the top of the course and take a left. i hit another gravely downhill section and slow way down this time. it’s not pretty but i make it through. now i just need to ride the rest of the olympic run course and i’m home free! i’m again encouraged by the other fca signs placed over here! it gives me that extra bit i need to push to the end!
soon i’m at lynch hill. weeeeee, down i go! it feels so much more stable descending on a mtn. bike on a paved road! i’m able to let my fears go and just fly!
once at t2, i take a little too much time getting ready. i get a slow start! oops! well, once out on the course i try to make it count. i have no idea what place i am! i try to pretend i’m out at the track doing mile repeats. with the undulating course, it’s hard to get going fast or run smoothly. i look at all the folks out here wearing racing flats compared to my clunky trainers.
mile 1 is 7:05. not as bad as i feel! i make it to the turn around and enjoy the downhill! ahh! now it feels like my track legs are kicking in! thanks god! it’s cool coming back seeing the pros go out on the long course run…man they are flying!! it makes me think about troy. i pray that his ride is going smoothly without any technical difficulties!
mile 2 is 6:42. the finish line is close! it’s nice to have a short day! as i pass the expo on the way in, i pray that anna & ariel are having fun and being good. i make the final turn and hit the chute. it’s a long finish but i’m pumped up by all the cheering! i dig down and give it what i can. i look up to god and thank him. i cross the line…yes, i’m done!!
it’s nice to return to such a great event! we are excited to be racing with team alesci. leonie and i will do the 5k while the “boys” battle it out in the 10k. the races are separated by 45 minutes - enough time for troy and i to switch child duty. our neighbor, terry, is coming to watch – he wants to support anna as she runs the 1 mile race.
it’s a beautiful sunny morning…but chilly! i warm up for my race and feel pretty good. i’m hoping to run 6:30 pace even though i’ve had trouble running one mile at that pace during our tuesday night track workouts. god is in control and all i have to do is give it my all!
leonie and i head to the start. i see courtney cardenas announcing the race and say hi really quick. we pick out our spots. it’s going to be a fast race! there are several clubs, including the fleet feet team. it will be interesting.
ready, set, go! it’s a crowded start! i am barely able to give anna a high-five as i go by. after a few more feet i make it into a good spot. i’m running too fast and pull on the reins a bit. but i actually feel pretty comfortable so decide to push the envelope a bit. i see a pack of fleet feet runners ahead that i’m gaining on. soon, i’m catch and pass them! cool!
mile 1 is 6:28. that felt great! my heartrate is a bit high so i wonder how long i can maintain it. i see a fleet feet girl and guy ahead and push to catch them. i also see a little kid running with them - he’s looking strong!
mile 2 is 6:19. there’s my family! i give anna a high 5 and just miss ariel’s little hand. they are so sweet! i catch up to the kid (probably 7 yrs. old!) and tell him good job. i encourage him to catch the same fleet feet girl i’m chasing. i pass the fleet feet guy and tell him good job. man, this is starting to hurt now. i keep pushing and hope to survive! i feel like i’m maxed out but i just keep going. i see my wonderful family again and smile. i see the fleet feet girl is in my reach. i decide to make a pass and hope it sticks. i tell her good job and press on.
mile 3 is 6:26. pain! i just got to make it hurt a bit more! i round the last turn and push hard all the way to the line. thank you jesus!! i’m done and can barely catch my breath…that means i didn’t leave anything on the course. yes, good day! the lord is so good!


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We are very excited to ring in 2015 at all ten spots—even Chippy’s is getting in on the New Year’s Eve action. Reservations can be made online or by calling the individual restaurants.
Chippy’s will be celebrating its first New Year’s Eve with a four-course, seafood-centric tasting menu. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling the restaurant. An a la carte menu will be available at the bar.
There’s a French feast planned to ring in the New Year in Madrona! Chef Thom Koschwanez has a gorgeous menu full of classic brasserie dishes planned for the evening—and, of course, there will be plenty of French bubbly to go along with the meal!
Chef Joe Ritchie has created a truly celebratory Northwest-inspired menu for New Year’s Eve at this tiny Tangletown restaurant. Oysters, truffles, spot prawns, and crab all grace the menu! Bar manager Seth Sexton will be in attendance, spreading cheer as well as glasses of wonderful, handpicked wines.
Low key, high style—that’s how Bar Cotto is playing New Year’s Eve. And plenty of Lambrusco, of course!
Chef “T” has a Roman-inspired feast all set for New Years Eve, laden with treats like black truffles and house-cured pancetta! Plus: tiramisu shots for dessert.
Ballard Ave will surely be a wonderful and lively place to ring in 2015—start the evening off right with chef Brian Clevenger’s beautiful menu. After a light amuse bouche from the sea, there’s a handful of great dishes to share before moving on to a selection of pastas and entrees for each guest.
Chef Kyl Hasselbauer has a beautiful, seafood-centric menu planned to close out 2014. There are two supplements available to pile on the decadence: a full wine pairing for $45 or three oysters and a glass of Prosecco for $17.
Chef Michael Gifford just returned from Italy and has an inspired menu to ring in 2015.
Chef Addam Buzzalini has a truly decadent feast planned, with creatures from the sea and land alongside wonderfully prepared seasonal vegetables. The meal can be made even more luxurious with the addition of truffles to main dishes for $20! There will be vegetarian options available as well.

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we are very excited to ring in 2015 at all ten spots—even chippy’s is getting in on the new year’s eve action. reservations can be made online or by calling the individual restaurants.
chippy’s will be celebrating its first new year’s eve with a four-course, seafood-centric tasting menu. reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling the restaurant. an a la carte menu will be available at the bar.
there’s a french feast planned to ring in the new year in madrona! chef thom koschwanez has a gorgeous menu full of classic brasserie dishes planned for the evening—and, of course, there will be plenty of french bubbly to go along with the meal!
chef joe ritchie has created a truly celebratory northwest-inspired menu for new year’s eve at this tiny tangletown restaurant. oysters, truffles, spot prawns, and crab all grace the menu! bar manager seth sexton will be in attendance, spreading cheer as well as glasses of wonderful, handpicked wines.
low key, high style—that’s how bar cotto is playing new year’s eve. and plenty of lambrusco, of course!
chef “t” has a roman-inspired feast all set for new years eve, laden with treats like black truffles and house-cured pancetta! plus: tiramisu shots for dessert.
ballard ave will surely be a wonderful and lively place to ring in 2015—start the evening off right with chef brian clevenger’s beautiful menu. after a light amuse bouche from the sea, there’s a handful of great dishes to share before moving on to a selection of pastas and entrees for each guest.
chef kyl hasselbauer has a beautiful, seafood-centric menu planned to close out 2014. there are two supplements available to pile on the decadence: a full wine pairing for $45 or three oysters and a glass of prosecco for $17.
chef michael gifford just returned from italy and has an inspired menu to ring in 2015.
chef addam buzzalini has a truly decadent feast planned, with creatures from the sea and land alongside wonderfully prepared seasonal vegetables. the meal can be made even more luxurious with the addition of truffles to main dishes for $20! there will be vegetarian options available as well.


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You may have heard often times that healthy food is green food. But do you really know what exactly the benefits are? What are these green foods that help us to stay healthy and how do they really work? Green leafy vegetables are extremely rich in vitamins and minerals that helps our body in various ways. Here are 7 reasons why you should definitely include a lot of greens in your diet.
Many green leafy vegetables such as spinach, radicchio and watercress are high in vitamin K. This helps in strengthening your bones and prevents diseases such as arthritis.
Greens such as spinach, romaine and lettuce are a great source of vitamin A, lutein and zeaxanthin. All these components are great for your eyes. They help your eyes to adapt better to light changes and filters away most of the harmful high energy light that may cause damage to your eyes.
A recent study showed that higher the intake of green leafy vegetables in a person’s diet, the lower is his risk of having a stroke or cardiovascular diseases. Soluble fiber reduces the level of LDL, popularly known as bad cholesterol.
Leafy greens such as kale and collard greens are high in antioxidants, as well as vitamin C, lutein and zeaxanthin. These help to keep your hair and skin healthy.
Several studies have proved that dark leafy greens protect against cognitive decline in older age. They protect your brain cells and mitochondria and increase the longevity of the proper functioning of your brain, reducing the risks of dementia.
Leafy greens are a rich source of chlorophyll, which helps to remove toxins from our blood. It also assists in proper blood circulation and reduces cell damage. Chlorophyll also acts as a natural deodorizer and reduces bad body odor and bad breath.
Most part of our diet includes meat and carbohydrates, which are acidic in nature. Leafy greens are alkalizing in nature and helps to balance the pH value of our blood, which is necessary for a healthy living.

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you may have heard often times that healthy food is green food. but do you really know what exactly the benefits are? what are these green foods that help us to stay healthy and how do they really work? green leafy vegetables are extremely rich in vitamins and minerals that helps our body in various ways. here are 7 reasons why you should definitely include a lot of greens in your diet.
many green leafy vegetables such as spinach, radicchio and watercress are high in vitamin k. this helps in strengthening your bones and prevents diseases such as arthritis.
greens such as spinach, romaine and lettuce are a great source of vitamin a, lutein and zeaxanthin. all these components are great for your eyes. they help your eyes to adapt better to light changes and filters away most of the harmful high energy light that may cause damage to your eyes.
a recent study showed that higher the intake of green leafy vegetables in a person’s diet, the lower is his risk of having a stroke or cardiovascular diseases. soluble fiber reduces the level of ldl, popularly known as bad cholesterol.
leafy greens such as kale and collard greens are high in antioxidants, as well as vitamin c, lutein and zeaxanthin. these help to keep your hair and skin healthy.
several studies have proved that dark leafy greens protect against cognitive decline in older age. they protect your brain cells and mitochondria and increase the longevity of the proper functioning of your brain, reducing the risks of dementia.
leafy greens are a rich source of chlorophyll, which helps to remove toxins from our blood. it also assists in proper blood circulation and reduces cell damage. chlorophyll also acts as a natural deodorizer and reduces bad body odor and bad breath.
most part of our diet includes meat and carbohydrates, which are acidic in nature. leafy greens are alkalizing in nature and helps to balance the ph value of our blood, which is necessary for a healthy living.


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Animal Crackers is a TV show on American national television from The CW with an average rating of 4.0 stars by WatchTVOnDemand.com's visitors. We have 1 episodes of Animal Crackers in our archive. The first episode of Animal Crackers was broadcast in January, 2018. Did you miss an episode of Animal Crackers but don't you wan't that to happen in the future? Please set an alarm and add Animal Crackers to your favorites, so we can remind you by email when there's a new episode available to watch. Completely free: handy!
This special shows professional mascots taking their jobs a little too seriously, and surprising unsuspecting passersby in the real world with hilarious pranks.

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animal crackers is a tv show on american national television from the cw with an average rating of 4.0 stars by watchtvondemand.com's visitors. we have 1 episodes of animal crackers in our archive. the first episode of animal crackers was broadcast in january, 2018. did you miss an episode of animal crackers but don't you wan't that to happen in the future? please set an alarm and add animal crackers to your favorites, so we can remind you by email when there's a new episode available to watch. completely free: handy!
this special shows professional mascots taking their jobs a little too seriously, and surprising unsuspecting passersby in the real world with hilarious pranks.


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Grab it. Pay it. Earn it. Pay seamlessly with PayPal on Grab and be rewarded with S$6 after completion of 2 rides*. First-time using PayPal on Grab? Take extra S$5 off your first ride*!
PayPal is the easier, safer and smarter way to Grab.
Enjoy more savings when you add PayPal to GrabPay and make it your primary payment method!
*Terms & conditions apply. Limited redemptions available.
Set your PayPal account as primary, and you’re all set to go!
Share the ride, not your card details. PayPal keeps all your financial information securely encrypted in one place, and covers you for the full amount of every eligible unauthorised transaction with Buyer Protection^. So ride on the safer side.
PayPal puts the power of choice in your hands – choose your preferred card to pay for your Grab rides. Even if your credit or debit cards expire, you can update and manage them safely in one place, anytime, anywhere. Better still, you’ll earn your reward points*!
*Reward schemes may differ when using PayPal. Please refer to your card issuer.

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grab it. pay it. earn it. pay seamlessly with paypal on grab and be rewarded with s$6 after completion of 2 rides*. first-time using paypal on grab? take extra s$5 off your first ride*!
paypal is the easier, safer and smarter way to grab.
enjoy more savings when you add paypal to grabpay and make it your primary payment method!
*terms & conditions apply. limited redemptions available.
set your paypal account as primary, and you’re all set to go!
share the ride, not your card details. paypal keeps all your financial information securely encrypted in one place, and covers you for the full amount of every eligible unauthorised transaction with buyer protection^. so ride on the safer side.
paypal puts the power of choice in your hands – choose your preferred card to pay for your grab rides. even if your credit or debit cards expire, you can update and manage them safely in one place, anytime, anywhere. better still, you’ll earn your reward points*!
*reward schemes may differ when using paypal. please refer to your card issuer.


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Literacy Lessons™ is an intervention designed to reach young children (generally Grades 1-4) in special education or ESL settings who are struggling with beginning reading and writing but are not eligible for Reading Recovery. Specialist teachers in these two settings are trained to use Reading Recovery instructional procedures to design individual lessons for their students with the goal of accelerating their literacy learning.
Children selected for Literacy Lessons are in the beginning stages of learning to read and write. They are identified based on the results of their assessment with An Observation Survey of Early Literacy Achievement. The theoretical base and teaching procedures for Literacy Lessons were developed by Marie Clay, the internationally known researcher whose pioneering work in early literacy is the basis of Reading Recovery.
Like Reading Recovery, Literacy Lessons includes a strong professional development component, implementation standards and guidelines, and data collection.
Literacy Lessons intervention specialists are educators who enter the Literacy Lessons professional development course as teachers certified/licensed in special education or ESL or bilingual education with experience and expertise in working with the population of their specialty. These specialists are seeking additional skill in helping students overcome literacy difficulties and develop effective early reading and writing systems.
The preparation for Literacy Lessons intervention specialists is offered by an accredited higher education institution that has a Reading Recovery university training center. Initial training consists of graduate-level credit courses taught by a registered Reading Recovery teacher leader in consultation with the university training center. One training model involves 1 academic year of course work; the transitional model requires 2 years. The courses must meet the contact hour requirement of the credit-granting institution.
For more information about training for Literacy Lessons, contact a university training center near you.
Literacy Lessons is a research-based intervention. A key principle of operation is that data are collected on every student served. Data are used to determine the effectiveness of Literacy Lessons for students from special populations in special education and ESL. Data are also used in a formative way to increase the effectiveness of Literacy Lessons.
Literacy Lessons may only be implemented in schools that include Reading Recovery as an early literacy intervention.
There are other groups of children who would probably benefit from the use of Reading Recovery teaching procedures. It is because these procedures are designed for adapting the instruction to the learning needs of individual children that they can be applied to many beginning readers who are in some kind of special education. And, because the procedures allow for accelerated progress, they are particularly useful for young immigrant children entering English, or Spanish, or French programmes for five- to seven-year-old children.
Clay, M. M. (2005). Literacy lessons designed for individuals part one: Why? when? and how? Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.

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literacy lessons™ is an intervention designed to reach young children (generally grades 1-4) in special education or esl settings who are struggling with beginning reading and writing but are not eligible for reading recovery. specialist teachers in these two settings are trained to use reading recovery instructional procedures to design individual lessons for their students with the goal of accelerating their literacy learning.
children selected for literacy lessons are in the beginning stages of learning to read and write. they are identified based on the results of their assessment with an observation survey of early literacy achievement. the theoretical base and teaching procedures for literacy lessons were developed by marie clay, the internationally known researcher whose pioneering work in early literacy is the basis of reading recovery.
like reading recovery, literacy lessons includes a strong professional development component, implementation standards and guidelines, and data collection.
literacy lessons intervention specialists are educators who enter the literacy lessons professional development course as teachers certified/licensed in special education or esl or bilingual education with experience and expertise in working with the population of their specialty. these specialists are seeking additional skill in helping students overcome literacy difficulties and develop effective early reading and writing systems.
the preparation for literacy lessons intervention specialists is offered by an accredited higher education institution that has a reading recovery university training center. initial training consists of graduate-level credit courses taught by a registered reading recovery teacher leader in consultation with the university training center. one training model involves 1 academic year of course work; the transitional model requires 2 years. the courses must meet the contact hour requirement of the credit-granting institution.
for more information about training for literacy lessons, contact a university training center near you.
literacy lessons is a research-based intervention. a key principle of operation is that data are collected on every student served. data are used to determine the effectiveness of literacy lessons for students from special populations in special education and esl. data are also used in a formative way to increase the effectiveness of literacy lessons.
literacy lessons may only be implemented in schools that include reading recovery as an early literacy intervention.
there are other groups of children who would probably benefit from the use of reading recovery teaching procedures. it is because these procedures are designed for adapting the instruction to the learning needs of individual children that they can be applied to many beginning readers who are in some kind of special education. and, because the procedures allow for accelerated progress, they are particularly useful for young immigrant children entering english, or spanish, or french programmes for five- to seven-year-old children.
clay, m. m. (2005). literacy lessons designed for individuals part one: why? when? and how? portsmouth, nh: heinemann.