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There is a moment in parenting where you realize that you no longer have the advantage and you now know absolutely nothing. For me, it was the moment I was schooled by my kids on the new word for “cool”, which is now “savage”. Savage? Really? What followed was daily lessons of new social rules and slang.
Trying to figure out the new world of pre-teen/teen is like my first few years as a new mom. You second guess everything and it seems like they are going to hit their head on every corner, or in this case be emotionally rejected on a daily basis. How do our military kids do this?
Now before you freak out (I did), we adults aren’t doing so great in that department either. Unlike the Millenials before them, Gary Allan said Gen Z kids value the importance of family even more than career. This could be because they have watched their parents live out a heavy work ethic to secure the house, career, and status (maybe even our social media status). Considering it is their parents “work ethic centric” generation that is running the academic generation, is it any wonder that anxiety and depression is on the rise for these students? High school graduation requirements look more like college and grades/SAT scores are no longer enough. “Family” sounds like a good direction for the pendulum.
Even bullying has changed. Both civilian and military parents have told me their Gen Zs have started to disconnect by putting in their earbuds to avoid interaction with aggressive kids, much like adults do on the subway. I think I would put my earbuds in, too.
When it comes to military kid Gen Zs most adults I’ve spoken with agree that much of their character has been shaped by overcoming difficulty and rejection, resulting in more mature and confident kids. Many are often more comfortable around adults than kids their age.
But that doesn’t mean they don’t need connection with their peers. All kids gravitate towards peers developmentally, which makes our military teens even more desperate for it. Yet, as I’ve experienced and heard from other military parents, that’s especially challenging in a civilian school where peer groups formed over years of neighborhood cookouts and team sports. It is difficult to advance in athletic skill with frequent moves or their sport of choice isn’t easily accessible.
Gen Z’s have massive amounts of information at their fingertips. Gary Alan said in our interview that they rely more on internet research and their peer group than authority for figuring out their way ahead. However, our military kids are struggling to find that peer group and say they feel either completely ignored or bullied for their attempt to insert themselves.
The concern here is that some military Gen Z kids would almost rather not form peer relationships at all than address rejection, bullying, or the effort to assimilate when they will eventually leave anyways.
If you are like me and need encouragement (in most cases every week), here is what I have heard from reaching out to parents and experts in my current “Raising Gen Z’s” series on the LIfegiver Podcast.
Family: The fact that Gen Z kids are valuing family more than ever makes it easier to plan intentional family time to talk about being a Gen Z Military kid. As much as they are connected to their devices, they will likely not complain after you have agreed to set all devices down for a game night. (Expect full tantrums beforehand, though).
It really will be ok: The other day, I spoke with a military brat who is entering her senior year of college. She was brilliant. Brilliant in her social skills and maturity. She told me how prepared she was for the academic load of school, but more so for the rhythm she developed over the years to assimilate while civilian students around her fell apart. Even better, she described detaching from an unhealthy peer group because she realized her maturity made her a better leader than a follower- WOW!
Speaking of leadership– One civilian parenting expert I interviewed, pointed out that our kids’ intensity while assimilating into the school system has a lot more to do with their leadership potential. This really encouraged me to redirect my kids’ emotional energy towards leading rather than following as a means of fitting in. This next school year, we hope to have the boys be military kid ambassadors for incoming students.
Wise Connections– Perhaps the answer for our kids isn’t assimilating the way we would “back in the day”. In a culture where bullying or meanness is ramping up, why not encourage our kids towards smaller circles? A few close friends is not only realistic, but models what adults do.
I’ve looked forward to this season with my kids for a long time. I enjoy the dialogue, the jokes around the table, and watching them evolve into awesome bigger people. Parenting the next generation has been a lot harder than I thought, especially with the challenges of the military lifestyle. I know every parent in the history of the world has said that, but I now see the importance of educating myself. Even if that means my kids will be the ones to school me- memes and all.
My own awkward and painful memories of middle school flooded my mind. I had watched my son, only 12 years old and now in seventh grade, enter gracefully into a mostly civilian school mid-semester with dreams of performing in the talent show a year later. As a military spouse, I have figured out the rhythm of moving, making friends, and starting over. But as a parent, I must confess, it is painful to watch your kids go through it.
Now my husband and I were about to jump out of our skin as we watched the entire middle school file in to watch tender hearts perform their best, and one of them was ours.
For the last year and half, we listened at the dinner table as he shared his efforts to look for a seat in the cafeteria, sign up for after school activities and teach himself soccer during recess. Day after day, he got back in the game even if no one passed him the ball, until one day he said he finally scored a goal. He is a self-motivator, no doubt, something I think we find in most of our military kids. But watching from the sidelines as a parent is intense.
On a recent Lifegiver podcast episode I interviewed Pam Brummett, a mentor-friend of mine that revolutionized my view of parenting. When I first met Pam, her kids were far older than mine, her oldest in middle school while I was still freaking out about potty training. This family impressed me. They lived, and still do, a life of service — and their kids are very much part of that mission. One day, after I had sat with a new widow for three hours, she and her children came into my house and cleaned it from top to bottom. No complaints, no push-back. The kids knew exactly what their efforts were for and that changed my view of parenting forever.
Now Pam’s kids are in high school and college. I got to sit down with her to find out how she does it. Here are a few things that made a big difference for her. You can listen to the full interview here.
The most important thing to teach your kids is respect and love. Pam and her husband learned to choose their battles, but respect was crucial. Saying “ma’am” and “sir” taught the kids to be respectful toward their parents and others. Safe affection has always been in the home. Pam says her children still come in to greet her when they walk in the door with a hug which she playfully says is not negotiable.
Relocations will not ruin them. Pam said her kids look back with great memories of all the places they have been. In fact, the only time they struggled was in a school that was mostly civilian, where they felt few understood them. As her kids now enter college, she said they are over prepared for independence as well as life’s disappointments. Turns out, military life doesn’t ruin your kids.
Be a part of their lives. Pam has always made her kids’ friends feel welcome in their home. When she realized the kids were going to Starbucks for long study sessions, she purchased coffee and snacks and now hosts them in her home. This way she can keep an eye on the teens and get to know who her kids are hanging out with. On her last birthday, some of them even stopped by the house to give “Momma Pam” her birthday hug.
Back in the middle school gym, it was almost time and I was hoping all that Pam had told me was true. We saw a hint of his shoes from under the curtain and my stomach dropped. They announced him stage and the entire gym erupted with giant screams. I even heard some of the other kids chant his name.
The curtain opened and the gym continued to cheer. My heart gripped in my chest as my husband and I looked at each other in astonishment. Every day wouldn’t be like this and the next school would bring a completely different set of challenges. But today, these kids had no idea how they were changing my son’s life. Their cheers rewarded the courage my son has for years had to dig deep to find. Constantly showing up, pushing through the tough stuff, and re-inserting himself all paid off.
And his performance? Well, he nailed it.
As a mother of two boys, moving three times in two years has been especially difficult. I have worried that the military lifestyle will have a negative impact on their lives. Like many of you, I have held them as they cried when leaving teachers and friends. I have even pulled my youngest son off the fence in the backyard when he was convinced he could run away back “home”. I absolutely love supporting my husband as he works hard in his calling. But sometimes, watching my children struggle is enough to make me doubt it all.
Anyone who works with military children will tell you they have an amazing ability to adapt to new circumstances. They learn valuable tools that will make them extremely successful in the “real world”. As Brene Brown, a researcher, once said “children are hard wired for struggle”. Over protecting them actually does more harm than good. Sometimes I have to remind myself that our lifestyle is all they know. They have not experienced living in one place their whole life. I also remind myself that what I am feeling inside is not what they are feeling.
Mommy Guilt, is actually shame. Telling myself “I am a bad mother for _____” is extremely unproductive. You can identify it by almost any negative statement that starts with “I am…” I am a bad person, I am unworthy, I am unloved, I am a horrible parent… Known as the “swampland of the soul”, shame can spiral into a place where no one can save you but you. None of it is true, and it is up to you to pull yourself out. Guilt, on the other hand, is admitting I have done something wrong and then making it right which is very productive. If we can identify something we have done wrong, we are usually motivated to make it right. I have already seen the battle of shame start in my child’s life. Knowing how to differentiate the two and modeling handling it in our own life is a powerful tool to teach our children the same.
So when the warm wash of shame comes over me, I pull myself out of it, comfort my boys, and tend to their heart. I assure them that life is never easy but we have each other. If needed, I explain the calling on our hearts as adults and how they will one day feel a call too. Their role is an important part of our team. To tend to my own heart, I know I can go to my more seasoned military spouse friends who assure me that my kids will turn out more than fine. They share with me their own stories of parenting and the importance of keeping the marriage team strong. I am so thankful for these mentors in my life who share how they raised successful well adjusted adults. Their example and willingness to serve in the “village” of the military culture paves a path of success for my own family that is priceless. It is also a reminder that we are all part of the village. That we, too, get to pay it forward as we serve another parent struggling.

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There is a moment in parenting where you realize that you no longer have the advantage and you now know absolutely nothing . For me , it was the moment I was schooled by my kids on the new word for “ cool ” , which is now “ savage ” . Savage ? Really ? What followed was daily lessons of new social rules and slang .
 Trying to figure out the new world of pre - teen / teen is like my first few years as a new mom . You second guess everything and it seems like they are going to hit their head on every corner , or in this case be emotionally rejected on a daily basis . How do our military kids do this ?
 Now before you freak out ( I did ) , we adults are n’t doing so great in that department either . Unlike the Millenials before them , Gary Allan said Gen Z kids value the importance of family even more than career . This could be because they have watched their parents live out a heavy work ethic to secure the house , career , and status ( maybe even our social media status ) . Considering it is their parents “ work ethic centric ” generation that is running the academic generation , is it any wonder that anxiety and depression is on the rise for these students ? High school graduation requirements look more like college and grades / SAT scores are no longer enough . “ Family ” sounds like a good direction for the pendulum .
 Even bullying has changed . Both civilian and military parents have told me their Gen Zs have started to disconnect by putting in their earbuds to avoid interaction with aggressive kids , much like adults do on the subway . I think I would put my earbuds in , too .
 When it comes to military kid Gen Zs most adults I ’ve spoken with agree that much of their character has been shaped by overcoming difficulty and rejection , resulting in more mature and confident kids . Many are often more comfortable around adults than kids their age .
 But that does n’t mean they do n’t need connection with their peers . All kids gravitate towards peers developmentally , which makes our military teens even more desperate for it . Yet , as I ’ve experienced and heard from other military parents , that ’s especially challenging in a civilian school where peer groups formed over years of neighborhood cookouts and team sports . It is difficult to advance in athletic skill with frequent moves or their sport of choice is n’t easily accessible .
 Gen Z ’s have massive amounts of information at their fingertips . Gary Alan said in our interview that they rely more on internet research and their peer group than authority for figuring out their way ahead . However , our military kids are struggling to find that peer group and say they feel either completely ignored or bullied for their attempt to insert themselves .
 The concern here is that some military Gen Z kids would almost rather not form peer relationships at all than address rejection , bullying , or the effort to assimilate when they will eventually leave anyways .
 If you are like me and need encouragement ( in most cases every week ) , here is what I have heard from reaching out to parents and experts in my current “ Raising Gen Z ’s ” series on the LIfegiver Podcast .
 Family : The fact that Gen Z kids are valuing family more than ever makes it easier to plan intentional family time to talk about being a Gen Z Military kid . As much as they are connected to their devices , they will likely not complain after you have agreed to set all devices down for a game night . ( Expect full tantrums beforehand , though ) .
 It really will be ok : The other day , I spoke with a military brat who is entering her senior year of college . She was brilliant . Brilliant in her social skills and maturity . She told me how prepared she was for the academic load of school , but more so for the rhythm she developed over the years to assimilate while civilian students around her fell apart . Even better , she described detaching from an unhealthy peer group because she realized her maturity made her a better leader than a follower- WOW !
 Speaking of leadership – One civilian parenting expert I interviewed , pointed out that our kids ’ intensity while assimilating into the school system has a lot more to do with their leadership potential . This really encouraged me to redirect my kids ’ emotional energy towards leading rather than following as a means of fitting in . This next school year , we hope to have the boys be military kid ambassadors for incoming students .
 Wise Connections – Perhaps the answer for our kids is n’t assimilating the way we would “ back in the day ” . In a culture where bullying or meanness is ramping up , why not encourage our kids towards smaller circles ? A few close friends is not only realistic , but models what adults do .
 I ’ve looked forward to this season with my kids for a long time . I enjoy the dialogue , the jokes around the table , and watching them evolve into awesome bigger people . Parenting the next generation has been a lot harder than I thought , especially with the challenges of the military lifestyle . I know every parent in the history of the world has said that , but I now see the importance of educating myself . Even if that means my kids will be the ones to school me- memes and all .
 My own awkward and painful memories of middle school flooded my mind . I had watched my son , only 12 years old and now in seventh grade , enter gracefully into a mostly civilian school mid - semester with dreams of performing in the talent show a year later . As a military spouse , I have figured out the rhythm of moving , making friends , and starting over . But as a parent , I must confess , it is painful to watch your kids go through it .
 Now my husband and I were about to jump out of our skin as we watched the entire middle school file in to watch tender hearts perform their best , and one of them was ours .
 For the last year and half , we listened at the dinner table as he shared his efforts to look for a seat in the cafeteria , sign up for after school activities and teach himself soccer during recess . Day after day , he got back in the game even if no one passed him the ball , until one day he said he finally scored a goal . He is a self - motivator , no doubt , something I think we find in most of our military kids . But watching from the sidelines as a parent is intense .
 On a recent Lifegiver podcast episode I interviewed Pam Brummett , a mentor - friend of mine that revolutionized my view of parenting . When I first met Pam , her kids were far older than mine , her oldest in middle school while I was still freaking out about potty training . This family impressed me . They lived , and still do , a life of service — and their kids are very much part of that mission . One day , after I had sat with a new widow for three hours , she and her children came into my house and cleaned it from top to bottom . No complaints , no push - back . The kids knew exactly what their efforts were for and that changed my view of parenting forever .
 Now Pam ’s kids are in high school and college . I got to sit down with her to find out how she does it . Here are a few things that made a big difference for her . You can listen to the full interview here .
 The most important thing to teach your kids is respect and love . Pam and her husband learned to choose their battles , but respect was crucial . Saying “ ma’am ” and “ sir ” taught the kids to be respectful toward their parents and others . Safe affection has always been in the home . Pam says her children still come in to greet her when they walk in the door with a hug which she playfully says is not negotiable .
 Relocations will not ruin them . Pam said her kids look back with great memories of all the places they have been . In fact , the only time they struggled was in a school that was mostly civilian , where they felt few understood them . As her kids now enter college , she said they are over prepared for independence as well as life ’s disappointments . Turns out , military life does n’t ruin your kids .
 Be a part of their lives . Pam has always made her kids ’ friends feel welcome in their home . When she realized the kids were going to Starbucks for long study sessions , she purchased coffee and snacks and now hosts them in her home . This way she can keep an eye on the teens and get to know who her kids are hanging out with . On her last birthday , some of them even stopped by the house to give “ Momma Pam ” her birthday hug .
 Back in the middle school gym , it was almost time and I was hoping all that Pam had told me was true . We saw a hint of his shoes from under the curtain and my stomach dropped . They announced him stage and the entire gym erupted with giant screams . I even heard some of the other kids chant his name .
 The curtain opened and the gym continued to cheer . My heart gripped in my chest as my husband and I looked at each other in astonishment . Every day would n’t be like this and the next school would bring a completely different set of challenges . But today , these kids had no idea how they were changing my son ’s life . Their cheers rewarded the courage my son has for years had to dig deep to find . Constantly showing up , pushing through the tough stuff , and re - inserting himself all paid off .
 And his performance ? Well , he nailed it .
 As a mother of two boys , moving three times in two years has been especially difficult . I have worried that the military lifestyle will have a negative impact on their lives . Like many of you , I have held them as they cried when leaving teachers and friends . I have even pulled my youngest son off the fence in the backyard when he was convinced he could run away back “ home ” . I absolutely love supporting my husband as he works hard in his calling . But sometimes , watching my children struggle is enough to make me doubt it all .
 Anyone who works with military children will tell you they have an amazing ability to adapt to new circumstances . They learn valuable tools that will make them extremely successful in the “ real world ” . As Brene Brown , a researcher , once said “ children are hard wired for struggle ” . Over protecting them actually does more harm than good . Sometimes I have to remind myself that our lifestyle is all they know . They have not experienced living in one place their whole life . I also remind myself that what I am feeling inside is not what they are feeling .
 Mommy Guilt , is actually shame . Telling myself “ I am a bad mother for _ _ _ _ _ ” is extremely unproductive . You can identify it by almost any negative statement that starts with “ I am … ” I am a bad person , I am unworthy , I am unloved , I am a horrible parent … Known as the “ swampland of the soul ” , shame can spiral into a place where no one can save you but you . None of it is true , and it is up to you to pull yourself out . Guilt , on the other hand , is admitting I have done something wrong and then making it right which is very productive . If we can identify something we have done wrong , we are usually motivated to make it right . I have already seen the battle of shame start in my child ’s life . Knowing how to differentiate the two and modeling handling it in our own life is a powerful tool to teach our children the same .
 So when the warm wash of shame comes over me , I pull myself out of it , comfort my boys , and tend to their heart . I assure them that life is never easy but we have each other . If needed , I explain the calling on our hearts as adults and how they will one day feel a call too . Their role is an important part of our team . To tend to my own heart , I know I can go to my more seasoned military spouse friends who assure me that my kids will turn out more than fine . They share with me their own stories of parenting and the importance of keeping the marriage team strong . I am so thankful for these mentors in my life who share how they raised successful well adjusted adults . Their example and willingness to serve in the “ village ” of the military culture paves a path of success for my own family that is priceless . It is also a reminder that we are all part of the village . That we , too , get to pay it forward as we serve another parent struggling .


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I figure before Labor Day, I should at least lay down some thoughts on this one, for me the one summer movie really worth caring about, and in fact my favorite film of the first eight months of the year.
I'll start by acknowledging some areas that underwhelmed me, the first being that I simply wasn't as emotionally affected by it as many told me I would be. I was a total wreck during the opening moments of Up, and the conclusion of Toy Story 3, with Woody's final "So long, partner" just about destroying me. I think Inside Out is very poignant, but it never quite moved me to the core the way those earlier films did. I think part of this has to do with the fact that I wasn't all that crazy about the Bing Bong character -- in no way did I think he approached Jar-Jar Binks territory, but I also found him a little bit too zany Disney sidekick at times. And so, when we got to one of the film's big emotional moments -- "Take her to the moon for me" -- I can't say I was devastated that his character was making an exit from the narrative.
But Mister Tee noted that story about Pauline Kael making objections to a movie while watching it, and then claiming "But I loved it" once it ended, and I have to say that I pretty much feel that way about Inside Out. I could nitpick about things that didn't wow me as much as they did others, but mostly, I was pretty excited to be watching a major Hollywood movie that felt like a work of real originality and ambition. I don't want to oversell the movie based on such a simple thing, but in today's environment, where it seems like every mainstream movie is part of a franchise, or at least based on pre-existing IP, it's become such a rarity to feel like you're actually discovering characters and a storyline, that I have to tip my hat to the folks at Pixar for keeping that alive in a way that connects to such a wide swath of moviegoers so successfully.
And truly, I thought the movie went in some really interesting directions with its concept. One of the things Pixar has always been so skilled at is planting and payoff, and the way the film establishes certain elements (the rainbow wagon, Riley's imaginary boyfriend) which then become crucial aspects of the storyline is as deft as usual. And the way Riley's mind was imagined, from the train of thought, to the abstract sequence, showed a ton of invention, with lots of great throwaway details along the way -- I laughed at loud at the joke about facts and opinions getting mixed up. It also reaches a climax that I agree is pretty mature for a family film, arguing that you can't have moments in life that fill you with happiness unless you have others that make you sad.
I'd also like to point out something that I don't think I read in any commentary on the movie. For all the talk Mad Max got about being some sort of feminist blockbuster, Inside Out is a movie primarily about the relationship between two women, whose entire journey takes place inside a young girl's mind, thus making the human mind the audience is asked to relate to a female one. This is a movie that passes the Bechdel Test with flying colors, and yet no one would ever characterize this movie as "girls-only" for a second. And it's a big hit. In the words of Cate Blanchett, "The world is round, people!"
The voice cast, too, was pretty terrific -- I thought all five emotions were quite wonderfully realized by Poehler, Smith, Hader, Black, and Kaling, and think those actors comprise a pretty major contribution to the movie's zing.
In the end, I don't think the movie is so sensational that I'd encourage anyone on the Italiano/Damien side of the animated tracks to venture over -- it's on par with (and similar to) a lot of movies you already know you don't like. But, as someone who has been enthusiastic about (most of) Pixar's output over the years, I agree this is the studio's best film since Toy Story 3, and pending the release of their fall effort, a strong competitor for this year's Animated Feature prizes.
Inside Out is clearly the strongest Pixar work since Toy Story 3. It has a genuinely original concept, and displays great imagination within that concept: the train-of-thought, the dream-producing soundstage, and the abstract thought passage were all ingenious, and there are plenty other smaller-impact but still clever moments along the way. The film even reaches a surprisingly complex climax, making clear that sadness is as much part of a successful life as joy (a variation on the Mickey Rooney line in The Human Comedy, “Nearly all the things a fellow learns in life are sad”). This is estimable work.
But despite seeing these virtues, I can’t say I loved Inside Out – not the way I loved Wall E, and much of The Incredibles. I admired the movie, but was never truly taken away by it. Part of this may come from being oversold – having been told more than once it was “Not just one of the best animated movies; one of the best MOVIES”, and also having been warned I’d be awash in tears by the end (I mildly misted up, at most – this after being reduced to a puddle by the finish of Toy Story 3). And part may simply be personal quirk: I was hoping for something more rapid-fire/comic. When the credits sequence scan of other people’s heads came along, I laughed so hard I wished (in retrospect) more of the movie had been along those lines.
A bigger issue, however, was that I found Riley just too thinly sketched a character for all the focus she got. All I learned about her was that she played grade-school hockey and liked pizza; everything else about her was a blank (or generic). The filmmakers might argue that part of their point was the banality of things that bring sadness to our lives, and there’s truth to that; but, honestly: to see someone get that upset because their furniture didn’t arrive on time seemed the archetypal first-world problem, and way too small an event on which to center a film.
I also thought the audacity of the subject matter was somewhat undercut by the fairly traditional structure/narrative. Once Joy and Sadness are whisked up through the tube, the film becomes a journey-back-home-through-obstacle-course movie – quite summer flick-ish, and a formula Pixar has used before, in Finding Nemo and the Toy Story’s. Yes, there was lots of invention along the way, but the rhythm of the trip was somewhat predictable. I also found that the various spots encountered on this trek, even when they were clever, reminded me a bit too much of Wreck-it Ralph in Candyland.
At this point, I’ve probably slipped over too far and sound like I disliked the movie. No such thing; there were plenty of throwaway funny moments along the route (“You’ve ruined pizza!”; “Déjà vu”; “I saw someone with a lot of hair; maybe he was a bear”), and the film is engaging throughout, with a serious enough subject at its core. I like Inside Out fine. I just wish, as always, I had seen the transcendent effort so many appear to have found in it.
Is there anyone who has seen the 3D version of Inside Out who would like to comment as to whether the 3D adds anything, or, if the 2D would be basically just as good?
Pixar, apparently back in form.
As choices go, the voice casting couldn’t be better for all five of the Emotions. Smith’s Eeyore-like Sadness serves as the perfect foil to Poehler’s ebullient Joy, while Anger’s surprisingly cute appearance and diminutive stature make Black’s scenery-chewing performance that much funnier. Hader plays Fear as a nervous jitterbug, while Kaling’s disaffected Valley-girl delivery keeps Disgust (who has the least to do) feeling like an integral part of the team. Together, these five characters are so intuitive to understand, viewers can’t help but imagine a similar dynamic operating in their own heads.
To borrow a notion from Malcolm Gladwell, the pic’s “stickiness factor” is through the roof, making it one of those rare movies that transcends the medium, the way Melies visualized a moon landing or Romero invented zombies, even if relatively few go back to watch the films that spawned those ideas today. Concepts like this come around maybe once a decade, but linger for centuries, and even if others (like early-’90s TV show “Herman’s Head”) got there first, you’ve gotta hand it to Pixar for making it endure.
At the risk of hyperbole, people will still be thinking in terms of these anthropomorphized Emotions long after movies as we know them are gone, in the distant future, when screens are obsolete and immersive stories are beamed directly into your frontal lobe. There’s a reason they call Pixar’s inner team the “Brain Trust”: They can be counted on not only to imagine, but to execute such original ideas as these.
It’s all in your mind, Pixar-style.
A ‘60s avant-garde head trip repackaged as a big slice of mainstream entertainment, Inside Out could easily have been titled Childhood’s End, as it ingeniously personifies the furiously erupting sensations associated with the onset of adolescence as a bunch of emotionally competitive cartoon characters.
This latest conceptually out-there creation from Pete Docter (Monsters, Inc.; Up) serves up some abstractions and flights of deconstructive fancy that will most likely go over the heads of viewers with ages in the single digits. But this adventurous outing manages the great Pixar trick of operating on two levels — captivating fun for kids, disarming smarts for adults — that sets the studio apart. Reliably big summer grosses appear in store.
Although the outward physical story of the script by Docter, Meg LeFauve and Josh Cooley traces the difficult adjustment suffered by tomboyish 11-year-old hockey player Riley when she’s uprooted by her parents from an idyllic Minnesota life to an unfriendly San Francisco, the real setting is inside the girl’s head. It’s a highly combustible place, a control room staffed by the buoyant, blue-haired Joy; red, top-blowing Anger; purplish, equivocating Fear; green, eye-rolling Disgust and squat, all-blue Sadness.
The mind, as we know, is a hectic place with all sorts of things bouncing around in it, and Docter and his team have visualized it in very antiseptic, almost '60s TV Star Trek fashion, as a room centered around a control panel and lined with shelves and tubes where memories and thoughts are stored. Joy has always held sway in Riley’s heretofore happy life; but now, faced with a depressing new home, an unfamiliar school, no friends and the loss of her old hockey team, Sadness, with assists from the others, is definitely ascendant.
It all flashes by very quickly, but at night control passes over to the long-term memory bank (which is hilariously seen at one point being divested of such content as piano lessons and the names of U.S. presidents), and there is a literal train of thought. If this were a different kind of film, you could easily imagine you were headed in the direction of William S. Burroughs and his friends (although if there is a sequel, it might have to deal with the effect of mind-altering substances on the brain).
As it is, Joy and Sadness take a trip down the rabbit hole of Riley’s fraying psyche, which leads into very foreign and internalized territory as far as mainstream animation is concerned. Externally, Riley is slipping fast, withdrawing from her solicitous and caring parents, rebelling against her new surroundings, becoming sullen and, for the first time in her life, is genuinely depressed, all of which leads her to plot running away from home.
What this looks like from the inside is a turbulent, decomposing landscape traversed by an increasingly desperate Joy and her ever-present companion Sadness, whose exile has seen Disgust, Fear and Anger completely assume control of Riley. The outcasts endure a perilous journey during which the physical representations of Riley’s idyllic childhood all come toppling down and the illusions of innocence, essentially represented by a kid-friendly elephant (with odd accoutrements from other critters), must be left behind.
Although this journey through the psychic and emotional underworld could have been a lot more harrowing, hellish and Bosch-like than it is, it will still probably appear perilous enough to real kids younger than Riley, who have never suffered through a crisis before.
What the film charts, then, in its highly original and disarmingly physicalized way, is the competition among the oppositional aspects of human nature. In this respect, Joy is the protagonist and heroine, but the script doesn’t pretend that any of the other emotions couldn’t take over and lead one to the wrong destination.
It’s an audacious concept, and Docter’s imagination, along with those of his numerous collaborators, is adventurous and genially daft enough to put it over. And there are unexpected surges of emotion in the late-going, as Riley’s equilibrium is re-established and the primacy of the parent-child bond is reaffirmed.
Amy Poehler’s energetic voicing of Joy dominates the dialogue, and quite agreeably so. All the other voice actors blend in nicely without being too eccentric — Bill Hader portrays Fear, Mindy Kaling is Disgust, Lewis Black is Anger and Phyllis Smith is the unassertive but undeniable Sadness. Among the “real” characters, Kaitlyn Dias plays Riley, Diane Lane is Mom and Kyle MacLachlan is Dad.
In a cheeky move on the part of Bay Area-based Pixar, San Francisco is, for once, portrayed in a negative light (the family’s new home is located on a cramped, dingy downtown street). As usual with the company’s fare, there are plenty of blink-and-they’re-gone jokes, including the depiction of the part of the brain that creates dreams as a movie studio.
In the end, Inside Out has to be one the most conceptually trippy films ever made as a PG-rated popcorn picture for the general public.
Pixar Animation delivers yet another richly realised, candy-coloured universe in the reliably witty, emotionally deft Inside Out, premiering to deserved acclaim in a Cannes Out Of Competition slot. Likely to deliver commercial returns at the top end of the Pixar range, this benefits from a premise that’s relatable and ingenious in equal measure, seeking to answer that eternal question: just what is going on inside our heads? Director Pete Docter completes a winning hat-trick for his Disney-owned employer, following Monsters, Inc and Up, with co-direction this time around from storyboard artist Ronaldo Del Carmen.
Pixar’s top creative team, which pitches in on the story beats of all the animation studio’s hits regardless of individual screen credits, has long been referred to by John Lasseter as his “brains trust”. The same tag might apply to the five principal characters of Inside Out: the individual emotions that govern the actions of Minnesota-born, 11-year-old Riley (voice of Kaitlyn Dias), who relocates with her parents (Diane Lane, Kyle MacLachlan) to the alien world of San Francisco, foggy home to upscale bohemia, hilly topography and broccoli pizza.
The colour-coded quintet is led by Joy – a saucer-eyed, golden-skinned, light-bathed avatar voiced with infectious enthusiasm by Amy Poehler – who struggles to keep her hand on the girl’s emotional tiller by deflecting the interventions of Sadness (a tremulous Phyllis Smith), Disgust (Mindy Kaling), Anger (Lewis Black) and Fear (Bill Hader), which are rendered in the mood-appropriate tones of blue, green, purple and red.
With most of the story of Inside Out playing out inside Riley’s mind – the child’s eyes providing the emotion-themed characters’ view of the outside world – the film offers ample scope for the creativity of the filmmaking team. And that opportunity is effectively exploited, as we gradually discover a highly evolved interior landscape, which includes various personality islands (initially defined by friendship, family, honesty, goofball play and Riley’s Midwest-earned enthusiasm for ice hockey), a literally depicted Train of Thought, as well as such destinations as Dream Production and Imagination Land.
The story’s inciting incident is the family’s move to California: hitherto, most of Riley’s daily memories, which each take the form of a glass ball hued in the colour of its primary emotion, have been golden ones. But lately the child’s memory banks are becoming increasingly speckled with red, green, purple and blue, as Riley misses Minnesota, cries in front of her classmates, shouts at her father and flunks her hockey trial.
To return her to equanimity, both Joy and Sadness, who Inside Out’s three-person writing team have ejected from Headquarters, must somehow find their way back through the diverse tangle of the brain. Pacing feels occasionally less than nimble as this mismatched-buddy road-trip comedy plays out, especially when the two exiled emotions stumble across Riley’s former imaginary friend Bing Bong (Richard Kind), a creature that’s part cat, part dolphin and mostly elephant. Very young children may find this world overly and increasingly complicated, although it’s not necessary to fully understand every pit-stop – the Subconcious zone, for example – in order to enjoy the journey..
After a run of sequels plus Scottish historical fable Brave, which unfolded in a world that seemed overly familiar from existing storytelling, Pixar fans will welcome the studio’s return to creating a wholly authored and highly original universe for the first time since 2009’s Up. Such a claim comes with one tiny caveat, however: parents of a certain age may remember a similar premise informing the Numskulls cartoon strip in British children’s comic The Beano.

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I figure before Labor Day , I should at least lay down some thoughts on this one , for me the one summer movie really worth caring about , and in fact my favorite film of the first eight months of the year .
 I 'll start by acknowledging some areas that underwhelmed me , the first being that I simply was n't as emotionally affected by it as many told me I would be . I was a total wreck during the opening moments of Up , and the conclusion of Toy Story 3 , with Woody 's final " So long , partner " just about destroying me . I think Inside Out is very poignant , but it never quite moved me to the core the way those earlier films did . I think part of this has to do with the fact that I was n't all that crazy about the Bing Bong character -- in no way did I think he approached Jar - Jar Binks territory , but I also found him a little bit too zany Disney sidekick at times . And so , when we got to one of the film 's big emotional moments -- " Take her to the moon for me " -- I ca n't say I was devastated that his character was making an exit from the narrative .
 But Mister Tee noted that story about Pauline Kael making objections to a movie while watching it , and then claiming " But I loved it " once it ended , and I have to say that I pretty much feel that way about Inside Out . I could nitpick about things that did n't wow me as much as they did others , but mostly , I was pretty excited to be watching a major Hollywood movie that felt like a work of real originality and ambition . I do n't want to oversell the movie based on such a simple thing , but in today 's environment , where it seems like every mainstream movie is part of a franchise , or at least based on pre - existing IP , it 's become such a rarity to feel like you 're actually discovering characters and a storyline , that I have to tip my hat to the folks at Pixar for keeping that alive in a way that connects to such a wide swath of moviegoers so successfully .
 And truly , I thought the movie went in some really interesting directions with its concept . One of the things Pixar has always been so skilled at is planting and payoff , and the way the film establishes certain elements ( the rainbow wagon , Riley 's imaginary boyfriend ) which then become crucial aspects of the storyline is as deft as usual . And the way Riley 's mind was imagined , from the train of thought , to the abstract sequence , showed a ton of invention , with lots of great throwaway details along the way -- I laughed at loud at the joke about facts and opinions getting mixed up . It also reaches a climax that I agree is pretty mature for a family film , arguing that you ca n't have moments in life that fill you with happiness unless you have others that make you sad .
 I 'd also like to point out something that I do n't think I read in any commentary on the movie . For all the talk Mad Max got about being some sort of feminist blockbuster , Inside Out is a movie primarily about the relationship between two women , whose entire journey takes place inside a young girl 's mind , thus making the human mind the audience is asked to relate to a female one . This is a movie that passes the Bechdel Test with flying colors , and yet no one would ever characterize this movie as " girls - only " for a second . And it 's a big hit . In the words of Cate Blanchett , " The world is round , people ! "
 The voice cast , too , was pretty terrific -- I thought all five emotions were quite wonderfully realized by Poehler , Smith , Hader , Black , and Kaling , and think those actors comprise a pretty major contribution to the movie 's zing .
 In the end , I do n't think the movie is so sensational that I 'd encourage anyone on the Italiano / Damien side of the animated tracks to venture over -- it 's on par with ( and similar to ) a lot of movies you already know you do n't like . But , as someone who has been enthusiastic about ( most of ) Pixar 's output over the years , I agree this is the studio 's best film since Toy Story 3 , and pending the release of their fall effort , a strong competitor for this year 's Animated Feature prizes .
 Inside Out is clearly the strongest Pixar work since Toy Story 3 . It has a genuinely original concept , and displays great imagination within that concept : the train - of - thought , the dream - producing soundstage , and the abstract thought passage were all ingenious , and there are plenty other smaller - impact but still clever moments along the way . The film even reaches a surprisingly complex climax , making clear that sadness is as much part of a successful life as joy ( a variation on the Mickey Rooney line in The Human Comedy , “ Nearly all the things a fellow learns in life are sad ” ) . This is estimable work .
 But despite seeing these virtues , I ca n’t say I loved Inside Out – not the way I loved Wall E , and much of The Incredibles . I admired the movie , but was never truly taken away by it . Part of this may come from being oversold – having been told more than once it was “ Not just one of the best animated movies ; one of the best MOVIES ” , and also having been warned I ’d be awash in tears by the end ( I mildly misted up , at most – this after being reduced to a puddle by the finish of Toy Story 3 ) . And part may simply be personal quirk : I was hoping for something more rapid - fire / comic . When the credits sequence scan of other people ’s heads came along , I laughed so hard I wished ( in retrospect ) more of the movie had been along those lines .
 A bigger issue , however , was that I found Riley just too thinly sketched a character for all the focus she got . All I learned about her was that she played grade - school hockey and liked pizza ; everything else about her was a blank ( or generic ) . The filmmakers might argue that part of their point was the banality of things that bring sadness to our lives , and there ’s truth to that ; but , honestly : to see someone get that upset because their furniture did n’t arrive on time seemed the archetypal first - world problem , and way too small an event on which to center a film .
 I also thought the audacity of the subject matter was somewhat undercut by the fairly traditional structure / narrative . Once Joy and Sadness are whisked up through the tube , the film becomes a journey - back - home - through - obstacle - course movie – quite summer flick - ish , and a formula Pixar has used before , in Finding Nemo and the Toy Story ’s . Yes , there was lots of invention along the way , but the rhythm of the trip was somewhat predictable . I also found that the various spots encountered on this trek , even when they were clever , reminded me a bit too much of Wreck - it Ralph in Candyland .
 At this point , I ’ve probably slipped over too far and sound like I disliked the movie . No such thing ; there were plenty of throwaway funny moments along the route ( “ You ’ve ruined pizza ! ” ; “ Déjà vu ” ; “ I saw someone with a lot of hair ; maybe he was a bear ” ) , and the film is engaging throughout , with a serious enough subject at its core . I like Inside Out fine . I just wish , as always , I had seen the transcendent effort so many appear to have found in it .
 Is there anyone who has seen the 3D version of Inside Out who would like to comment as to whether the 3D adds anything , or , if the 2D would be basically just as good ?
 Pixar , apparently back in form .
 As choices go , the voice casting could n’t be better for all five of the Emotions . Smith ’s Eeyore - like Sadness serves as the perfect foil to Poehler ’s ebullient Joy , while Anger ’s surprisingly cute appearance and diminutive stature make Black ’s scenery - chewing performance that much funnier . Hader plays Fear as a nervous jitterbug , while Kaling ’s disaffected Valley - girl delivery keeps Disgust ( who has the least to do ) feeling like an integral part of the team . Together , these five characters are so intuitive to understand , viewers ca n’t help but imagine a similar dynamic operating in their own heads .
 To borrow a notion from Malcolm Gladwell , the pic ’s “ stickiness factor ” is through the roof , making it one of those rare movies that transcends the medium , the way Melies visualized a moon landing or Romero invented zombies , even if relatively few go back to watch the films that spawned those ideas today . Concepts like this come around maybe once a decade , but linger for centuries , and even if others ( like early-’90s TV show “ Herman ’s Head ” ) got there first , you ’ve got ta hand it to Pixar for making it endure .
 At the risk of hyperbole , people will still be thinking in terms of these anthropomorphized Emotions long after movies as we know them are gone , in the distant future , when screens are obsolete and immersive stories are beamed directly into your frontal lobe . There ’s a reason they call Pixar ’s inner team the “ Brain Trust ” : They can be counted on not only to imagine , but to execute such original ideas as these .
 It ’s all in your mind , Pixar - style .
 A ‘ 60s avant - garde head trip repackaged as a big slice of mainstream entertainment , Inside Out could easily have been titled Childhood ’s End , as it ingeniously personifies the furiously erupting sensations associated with the onset of adolescence as a bunch of emotionally competitive cartoon characters .
 This latest conceptually out - there creation from Pete Docter ( Monsters , Inc. ; Up ) serves up some abstractions and flights of deconstructive fancy that will most likely go over the heads of viewers with ages in the single digits . But this adventurous outing manages the great Pixar trick of operating on two levels — captivating fun for kids , disarming smarts for adults — that sets the studio apart . Reliably big summer grosses appear in store .
 Although the outward physical story of the script by Docter , Meg LeFauve and Josh Cooley traces the difficult adjustment suffered by tomboyish 11 - year - old hockey player Riley when she ’s uprooted by her parents from an idyllic Minnesota life to an unfriendly San Francisco , the real setting is inside the girl ’s head . It ’s a highly combustible place , a control room staffed by the buoyant , blue - haired Joy ; red , top - blowing Anger ; purplish , equivocating Fear ; green , eye - rolling Disgust and squat , all - blue Sadness .
 The mind , as we know , is a hectic place with all sorts of things bouncing around in it , and Docter and his team have visualized it in very antiseptic , almost ' 60s TV Star Trek fashion , as a room centered around a control panel and lined with shelves and tubes where memories and thoughts are stored . Joy has always held sway in Riley ’s heretofore happy life ; but now , faced with a depressing new home , an unfamiliar school , no friends and the loss of her old hockey team , Sadness , with assists from the others , is definitely ascendant .
 It all flashes by very quickly , but at night control passes over to the long - term memory bank ( which is hilariously seen at one point being divested of such content as piano lessons and the names of U.S. presidents ) , and there is a literal train of thought . If this were a different kind of film , you could easily imagine you were headed in the direction of William S. Burroughs and his friends ( although if there is a sequel , it might have to deal with the effect of mind - altering substances on the brain ) .
 As it is , Joy and Sadness take a trip down the rabbit hole of Riley ’s fraying psyche , which leads into very foreign and internalized territory as far as mainstream animation is concerned . Externally , Riley is slipping fast , withdrawing from her solicitous and caring parents , rebelling against her new surroundings , becoming sullen and , for the first time in her life , is genuinely depressed , all of which leads her to plot running away from home .
 What this looks like from the inside is a turbulent , decomposing landscape traversed by an increasingly desperate Joy and her ever - present companion Sadness , whose exile has seen Disgust , Fear and Anger completely assume control of Riley . The outcasts endure a perilous journey during which the physical representations of Riley ’s idyllic childhood all come toppling down and the illusions of innocence , essentially represented by a kid - friendly elephant ( with odd accoutrements from other critters ) , must be left behind .
 Although this journey through the psychic and emotional underworld could have been a lot more harrowing , hellish and Bosch - like than it is , it will still probably appear perilous enough to real kids younger than Riley , who have never suffered through a crisis before .
 What the film charts , then , in its highly original and disarmingly physicalized way , is the competition among the oppositional aspects of human nature . In this respect , Joy is the protagonist and heroine , but the script does n’t pretend that any of the other emotions could n’t take over and lead one to the wrong destination .
 It ’s an audacious concept , and Docter ’s imagination , along with those of his numerous collaborators , is adventurous and genially daft enough to put it over . And there are unexpected surges of emotion in the late - going , as Riley ’s equilibrium is re - established and the primacy of the parent - child bond is reaffirmed .
 Amy Poehler ’s energetic voicing of Joy dominates the dialogue , and quite agreeably so . All the other voice actors blend in nicely without being too eccentric — Bill Hader portrays Fear , Mindy Kaling is Disgust , Lewis Black is Anger and Phyllis Smith is the unassertive but undeniable Sadness . Among the “ real ” characters , Kaitlyn Dias plays Riley , Diane Lane is Mom and Kyle MacLachlan is Dad .
 In a cheeky move on the part of Bay Area - based Pixar , San Francisco is , for once , portrayed in a negative light ( the family ’s new home is located on a cramped , dingy downtown street ) . As usual with the company ’s fare , there are plenty of blink - and - they’re - gone jokes , including the depiction of the part of the brain that creates dreams as a movie studio .
 In the end , Inside Out has to be one the most conceptually trippy films ever made as a PG - rated popcorn picture for the general public .
 Pixar Animation delivers yet another richly realised , candy - coloured universe in the reliably witty , emotionally deft Inside Out , premiering to deserved acclaim in a Cannes Out Of Competition slot . Likely to deliver commercial returns at the top end of the Pixar range , this benefits from a premise that ’s relatable and ingenious in equal measure , seeking to answer that eternal question : just what is going on inside our heads ? Director Pete Docter completes a winning hat - trick for his Disney - owned employer , following Monsters , Inc and Up , with co - direction this time around from storyboard artist Ronaldo Del Carmen .
 Pixar ’s top creative team , which pitches in on the story beats of all the animation studio ’s hits regardless of individual screen credits , has long been referred to by John Lasseter as his “ brains trust ” . The same tag might apply to the five principal characters of Inside Out : the individual emotions that govern the actions of Minnesota - born , 11 - year - old Riley ( voice of Kaitlyn Dias ) , who relocates with her parents ( Diane Lane , Kyle MacLachlan ) to the alien world of San Francisco , foggy home to upscale bohemia , hilly topography and broccoli pizza .
 The colour - coded quintet is led by Joy – a saucer - eyed , golden - skinned , light - bathed avatar voiced with infectious enthusiasm by Amy Poehler – who struggles to keep her hand on the girl ’s emotional tiller by deflecting the interventions of Sadness ( a tremulous Phyllis Smith ) , Disgust ( Mindy Kaling ) , Anger ( Lewis Black ) and Fear ( Bill Hader ) , which are rendered in the mood - appropriate tones of blue , green , purple and red .
 With most of the story of Inside Out playing out inside Riley ’s mind – the child ’s eyes providing the emotion - themed characters ’ view of the outside world – the film offers ample scope for the creativity of the filmmaking team . And that opportunity is effectively exploited , as we gradually discover a highly evolved interior landscape , which includes various personality islands ( initially defined by friendship , family , honesty , goofball play and Riley ’s Midwest - earned enthusiasm for ice hockey ) , a literally depicted Train of Thought , as well as such destinations as Dream Production and Imagination Land .
 The story ’s inciting incident is the family ’s move to California : hitherto , most of Riley ’s daily memories , which each take the form of a glass ball hued in the colour of its primary emotion , have been golden ones . But lately the child ’s memory banks are becoming increasingly speckled with red , green , purple and blue , as Riley misses Minnesota , cries in front of her classmates , shouts at her father and flunks her hockey trial .
 To return her to equanimity , both Joy and Sadness , who Inside Out ’s three - person writing team have ejected from Headquarters , must somehow find their way back through the diverse tangle of the brain . Pacing feels occasionally less than nimble as this mismatched - buddy road - trip comedy plays out , especially when the two exiled emotions stumble across Riley ’s former imaginary friend Bing Bong ( Richard Kind ) , a creature that ’s part cat , part dolphin and mostly elephant . Very young children may find this world overly and increasingly complicated , although it ’s not necessary to fully understand every pit - stop – the Subconcious zone , for example – in order to enjoy the journey ..
 After a run of sequels plus Scottish historical fable Brave , which unfolded in a world that seemed overly familiar from existing storytelling , Pixar fans will welcome the studio ’s return to creating a wholly authored and highly original universe for the first time since 2009 ’s Up . Such a claim comes with one tiny caveat , however : parents of a certain age may remember a similar premise informing the Numskulls cartoon strip in British children ’s comic The Beano .


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 When you learn online with Shihan Wayne MacDonald , you can go through the curriculum at your own speed , and you have total control over your training schedule and time spent perfecting your skills .
 The quality of instruction varies from one Dojo to the next . Through this Budokan Masterclass you can be satisfied that you are receiving instruction from the World Chief Instructor personally . His attention to detail on the foundation techniques , his correct training methods , his focus on being energy efficient and using natural body movements will deliver the highest level of training available anywhere in the world .


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 “ I am excited to help the NM craft industry grow , support the local economy , and bring new life into the Downtown / Wells Park Corridor . I see this as a great opportunity to support my family and friends , giving them a platform to shine on another level ” says CEO Frank Holloway . “ We are also looking forward to beginning distribution of our products in December . Look for Hollow Spirits Vodka , Gin , and Rum on store shelves , and in other bars , restaurants , and nightclubs you visit .
 In addition to LOCAL distilled liquors , Hollow Spirits is pleased to invite you to sample Chef Tristin Rogers ’ fresh menu focused on seasonal local ingredients . “ It ’s important to me that we showcase everything New Mexico has to offer . Yes , we have amazing red and green chile , but there is so much more we can be known for ” says Chef Rogers . Hollow Spirits Distillery plans to source as many ingredients from New Mexico , keeping the culture in the food , while elevating the presentation .
 We are a family owned , LOCAL business supported by a wonderful team of family and friends who were excited to jump in and help with the demolition and construction of the distillery . Hollow Spirits is supporting New Mexico and Albuquerque economies by sourcing all construction and services from local contractors and local service providers .
 “ Ultimately we really just want to provide a welcoming place where you can relax , and enjoy a local hand crafted cocktail , some fine food and connect with friends and family , ” says Frank .


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 When we say personal , we mean it . It is not uncommon for us to be crying at the opposite end of the aisle , full of pride that the couple we have spent so much time with is finally tying the knot ! This also goes for our birthday celebrations , our anniversary parties , or even our corporate galas . We may not always tear up with joy , but we most certainly will have a twinkle in our eye because the event that everyone has poured their heart into is nothing short of perfect !
 We could go on and on about how much we love putting on a show for people , but we will save that for when we meet to plan your next party ! For now , find a comfortable spot and take a tour of this website that is dedicated to getting you started with your planning . Go ahead , meet our creative team or get inspired by our photo gallery and blog posts . However , keep in mind that these are all starting points ! We can customize , tweak , and morph any of our ideas or your ideas and come up with a custom package that will suit your needs .
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Easy to maintain daily student attendance.
Staff attendance & Leave management.
Defining Fee Schemes & Late Fees.
Auto calculation of all fees.
Defining different Meal Type / Meal Menu.
You create meal plan class wise.
To maintain student inquiry record for new admission process.
You can design customized leaving certificate, Bona fide certificate and character certificate.
To design customized fee receipt format.
To check multiple School student inquiry, Fess record, student strength which are under one group.
Institute can share album of pictures event wise.
Apps activity log report to check Parents App download status & follow up.
Fees summary reports, outstanding due report, Fee collection report.
Manage the features that should be visible to Parents/Teachers on their mobile App Group-wise to personal level.
Controlled access to notices / whole Institute /class wise /particular child /groups.
Publish all important Events to the parents directly which will be reflected to the parents on their Mobile App.

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The Rubix108 is an integrated and comprehensive communication and management solution for institutes , designed to address the needs of all key stakeholders within the education realm viz Students , Teachers , Institute management and Parents . Communication through digital means is the most powerful and cost - effective solution for all involved .
 The Rubix108 App is designed smart communication and management solution for institutes , for ease of use and flexibility , keeping in mind , the requirements of the Institute and parents . It helps both the Institute and the parents to have seamless connectivity and access to information 24X7 across the globe , thus empowering them with better connect and enable them to informed decision making .
 Attendance : Access the attendance records .
 Timetable : This is Weekly timetable .
 School Calendar : This is one calendar file published by school .
 Events : Access the events in text or attachment .
 Notices : Access the notices in text or attachment .
 Payment : check the details of fee structure and payment history or upcoming important payment dates .
 Homework : Access the homework in text or attachment .
 Cloud based technology is used . This ensures total data security and easy accessibility anytime , anywhere .
 Complete Student Profile / Dossier .
 To maintain Parents information / Sibling information .
 Complete Employee Profile / Dossier .
 Graphical Analysis of Results – Subject wise .
 Performance comparison exam & subject wise .
 Easy to maintain daily student attendance .
 Staff attendance & Leave management .
 Defining Fee Schemes & Late Fees .
 Auto calculation of all fees .
 Defining different Meal Type / Meal Menu .
 You create meal plan class wise .
 To maintain student inquiry record for new admission process .
 You can design customized leaving certificate , Bona fide certificate and character certificate .
 To design customized fee receipt format .
 To check multiple School student inquiry , Fess record , student strength which are under one group .
 Institute can share album of pictures event wise .
 Apps activity log report to check Parents App download status & follow up .
 Fees summary reports , outstanding due report , Fee collection report .
 Manage the features that should be visible to Parents / Teachers on their mobile App Group - wise to personal level .
 Controlled access to notices / whole Institute /class wise /particular child /groups .
 Publish all important Events to the parents directly which will be reflected to the parents on their Mobile App .


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Pocket watches are very small, the reinpassen comfortably in a pocket and is usually attached to them a chain. The watch is no longer so fashionable as it was replaced by the watch. Particularly beautiful is a pocket of gold, she not only looks beautiful, but it is also a fine watch.
Those who had used a pocket watch or several watches from gold, demonstrating his wealth and his wealth. The pocket then regarded as a status symbol. The former could be happy with a rich pocket of gold paint or take photographs. The purchase of a pocket of gold has been very costly, and therefore the possession of pocket was previously only available to the rich.
In today’s world watches be collected. Just old gold pocket watches made today have a very high value to collectors. Of course there are people who only have a pocket of gold because they prefer this form of a clock. Who, for example, an allergy to nickel and able to carry out this reason, no wrist watch, can take a watch from gold as an alternative. Of course, the watches are still very expensive to buy.
To buy a watch from gold, there are several possibilities. There are several Internet shops offering gold watches. These shops also gold pocket watches can be sold. At these stores is about the purchase and sale of watches. In antique shops are also occasionally offered to pocket watches from gold.
Besides these, there are also collectors exchanges are available where such special pocket watches from gold to purchase or sale.

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Pocket watches are very small , the reinpassen comfortably in a pocket and is usually attached to them a chain . The watch is no longer so fashionable as it was replaced by the watch . Particularly beautiful is a pocket of gold , she not only looks beautiful , but it is also a fine watch .
 Those who had used a pocket watch or several watches from gold , demonstrating his wealth and his wealth . The pocket then regarded as a status symbol . The former could be happy with a rich pocket of gold paint or take photographs . The purchase of a pocket of gold has been very costly , and therefore the possession of pocket was previously only available to the rich .
 In today ’s world watches be collected . Just old gold pocket watches made today have a very high value to collectors . Of course there are people who only have a pocket of gold because they prefer this form of a clock . Who , for example , an allergy to nickel and able to carry out this reason , no wrist watch , can take a watch from gold as an alternative . Of course , the watches are still very expensive to buy .
 To buy a watch from gold , there are several possibilities . There are several Internet shops offering gold watches . These shops also gold pocket watches can be sold . At these stores is about the purchase and sale of watches . In antique shops are also occasionally offered to pocket watches from gold .
 Besides these , there are also collectors exchanges are available where such special pocket watches from gold to purchase or sale .


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Powerlines are part of our landscape – sometimes we don’t even notice they are there. However, accidental contact with powerlines can cause serious injury or electrocution death. With the sun in your eyes, trees in your line of vision or if you are watching something else, you may not see how close you are to powerlines.
Always remember to look up and be aware of what is above you!
Using tall machinery, such as excavators, cranes or augers.
Raising the tipper tray of trucks.
Raising equipment such as irrigation pipes overhead.
Climbing on top of machinery or storage silos.
Also take care with boats – especially when launching or landing, mast can come into contact with overhead lines.
Make sure trees and foliage on your property don’t grow too close to power lines on your property. If allowed to get too close arrange for an expert to trim the trees and foliage safely for you.
Always have the power turned off to your property when working near electric lines.
Includes painting, roofing and cutting or trimming trees.
Trucks and powerlines are a dangerous combination. Everyone involved in the delivery of materials has a duty of care to ensure the safety of themselves and others.
Identify all areas where powerlines cross properties.
Identify all electrical hazards before starting work – if in any doubt contact the local electricity distribution company.
Relocate bulk delivery storage sites to a safe area away from powerlines.
Suppliers of bulk materials must ascertain, when taking orders, the delivery point on the farm for the load, the proximity of powerlines and what safety precautions are in place should there be powerlines in the vicinity.
Never raise the tray of tipper trucks or use an on-board crane or jib when underneath powerlines.
Drivers should refuse to deliver loads if their safety is compromised in any way.
Ensure a competent safety observer is on hand when working near overhead powerlines.
Display warning stickers on any machinery or equipment which is raised overhead.
Monitor weather conditions closely – powerlines can sag in. extreme heat and sway in strong winds.
Remember, powerlines are more difficult to see at dawn and dusk.

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Powerlines are part of our landscape – sometimes we do n’t even notice they are there . However , accidental contact with powerlines can cause serious injury or electrocution death . With the sun in your eyes , trees in your line of vision or if you are watching something else , you may not see how close you are to powerlines .
 Always remember to look up and be aware of what is above you !
 Using tall machinery , such as excavators , cranes or augers .
 Raising the tipper tray of trucks .
 Raising equipment such as irrigation pipes overhead .
 Climbing on top of machinery or storage silos .
 Also take care with boats – especially when launching or landing , mast can come into contact with overhead lines .
 Make sure trees and foliage on your property do n’t grow too close to power lines on your property . If allowed to get too close arrange for an expert to trim the trees and foliage safely for you .
 Always have the power turned off to your property when working near electric lines .
 Includes painting , roofing and cutting or trimming trees .
 Trucks and powerlines are a dangerous combination . Everyone involved in the delivery of materials has a duty of care to ensure the safety of themselves and others .
 Identify all areas where powerlines cross properties .
 Identify all electrical hazards before starting work – if in any doubt contact the local electricity distribution company .
 Relocate bulk delivery storage sites to a safe area away from powerlines .
 Suppliers of bulk materials must ascertain , when taking orders , the delivery point on the farm for the load , the proximity of powerlines and what safety precautions are in place should there be powerlines in the vicinity .
 Never raise the tray of tipper trucks or use an on - board crane or jib when underneath powerlines .
 Drivers should refuse to deliver loads if their safety is compromised in any way .
 Ensure a competent safety observer is on hand when working near overhead powerlines .
 Display warning stickers on any machinery or equipment which is raised overhead .
 Monitor weather conditions closely – powerlines can sag in . extreme heat and sway in strong winds .
 Remember , powerlines are more difficult to see at dawn and dusk .


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Managing Water in Saskatchewan: Preparing for Another Large Runoff in 2013?
Smiley's Buffet, Circle Drive E.
For the second time in two years Saskatchewan is looking at areas with very high runoff potential. Incorporating lessons learned from 2011, Water Security Agency with other ministries and agencies is preparing for the spring runoff, seeking to reduce potential flood damage.
Nonetheless there have been surprises! Come out and see the force of Nature at its most awesome!
Dale Hjertaas, Executive Director, Policy and Communications, with the Water Security Agency will share some of his insights into the challenges faced by the WSA, citizens and communities in preparing for - and dealing with - the spring runoff 2013.

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Managing Water in Saskatchewan : Preparing for Another Large Runoff in 2013 ?
 Smiley 's Buffet , Circle Drive E.
 For the second time in two years Saskatchewan is looking at areas with very high runoff potential . Incorporating lessons learned from 2011 , Water Security Agency with other ministries and agencies is preparing for the spring runoff , seeking to reduce potential flood damage .
 Nonetheless there have been surprises ! Come out and see the force of Nature at its most awesome !
 Dale Hjertaas , Executive Director , Policy and Communications , with the Water Security Agency will share some of his insights into the challenges faced by the WSA , citizens and communities in preparing for - and dealing with - the spring runoff 2013 .


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Colors Change In The Sun!
These colorful bands will help you hold things together.
Wear 'em as a Bracelet!
*UNIQUE TO THIS BRAND: UV sensitive SURFER and PALM TREE.
Quantity: 1 pk of 24 bands: BEACH -4 ea -Message in a Bottle, Surfer, Crab, Seashell, Palm Tree, Sail Boat. After being stretched they will return to their original animal shape. Bring fun back into your home or office with these clever rubber bands! They look and behave like normal rubber bands when stretched. But when removed from whatever they are holding, they instantly spring back into their original BEACH shapes!
Worn as Bracelets, Traded & Collected by the Kindergarden & Elementary School set. But you can enjoy them too. Flick them at your co-workers, use them for wrapping presents or horde them all for yourself. What a great gift for students or parties. These are a favorite for magicians and parties.
Check out all of our Silly Bandz Animal Shaped Rubber Bands and other Rubber Band Shapes. And keep your Rubber Band Collection together with one of our whimsical SHAPED CARABINERS!

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Colors Change In The Sun !
 These colorful bands will help you hold things together .
 Wear 'em as a Bracelet !
 * UNIQUE TO THIS BRAND : UV sensitive SURFER and PALM TREE .
 Quantity : 1 pk of 24 bands : BEACH -4 ea -Message in a Bottle , Surfer , Crab , Seashell , Palm Tree , Sail Boat . After being stretched they will return to their original animal shape . Bring fun back into your home or office with these clever rubber bands ! They look and behave like normal rubber bands when stretched . But when removed from whatever they are holding , they instantly spring back into their original BEACH shapes !
 Worn as Bracelets , Traded & Collected by the Kindergarden & Elementary School set . But you can enjoy them too . Flick them at your co - workers , use them for wrapping presents or horde them all for yourself . What a great gift for students or parties . These are a favorite for magicians and parties .
 Check out all of our Silly Bandz Animal Shaped Rubber Bands and other Rubber Band Shapes . And keep your Rubber Band Collection together with one of our whimsical SHAPED CARABINERS !


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Why Clinic Management Software is Must for Clinics?
Keeping patient’s records and maintaining appointment schedule is not an easy task in clinics without any proper tool. Advanced software technology has overcome these difficulties by providing Clinic Software. One of the biggest benefits of e-clinic record software is that there is no need to store, manage or retrieve large bulky paper records.
Clinic Software provides reliable communication that exists between patients and specialties to make better patient care. This EMR Software also shines in area of doctors to communicate with each other to see notes and information about same patient. This software is perfect for clinics as it reduce number of medical errors and improves safety of patients.
Bilytica Mena is providing best Clinic management software that is really useful in clinics and hospitals for maintaining staff, doctor’s schedules, appointment timing and much more. It helps you to manage patient data easily and efficiently. In 2030, Clinic Management Software will be the basic need of all healthcare organization in AE and Bilytica is the name of trust which is working on 2030 vision to promote and enhance business in AE.

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Why Clinic Management Software is Must for Clinics ?
 Keeping patient ’s records and maintaining appointment schedule is not an easy task in clinics without any proper tool . Advanced software technology has overcome these difficulties by providing Clinic Software . One of the biggest benefits of e - clinic record software is that there is no need to store , manage or retrieve large bulky paper records .
 Clinic Software provides reliable communication that exists between patients and specialties to make better patient care . This EMR Software also shines in area of doctors to communicate with each other to see notes and information about same patient . This software is perfect for clinics as it reduce number of medical errors and improves safety of patients .
 Bilytica Mena is providing best Clinic management software that is really useful in clinics and hospitals for maintaining staff , doctor ’s schedules , appointment timing and much more . It helps you to manage patient data easily and efficiently . In 2030 , Clinic Management Software will be the basic need of all healthcare organization in AE and Bilytica is the name of trust which is working on 2030 vision to promote and enhance business in AE .