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Madison Ruppert, Contributing Writer
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The Western military buildup in the Persian Gulf region has been quite long and sizable. I have been doing my best to keep track of it and record it for my readers through my series ?Iran: a quickly evolving geopolitical imbroglio? and many companion articles outside of that series.

It is now ramping-up even more with the Wall Street Journal reporting that the United States is planning to beef up their so-called defenses in the region.

They report that the U.S. is increasing defenses based on both land and sea in the Persian Gulf, and has notified Congress of plans to acquire new mine-detection and clearing equipment.

They also are looking to expand their surveillance capabilities in and around the Strait of Hormuz according to anonymous defense officials who were familiar with the requests, one of which was already submitted earlier this month.

The military is also reportedly looking to rapidly modify their ship-based weapons systems in order to optimize their efficacy against Iranian fast-attack boats and shore-launched cruise missiles which were tested in a previous Iranian military exercise.

While Iran has repeatedly threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to international sanctions over their nuclear program, I do not think that they are stupid enough to ignore the massive American presence in the region ? which is only going to increase.

Western nations have been unrelenting in their claims that Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons, even though it is contradicted by the majority of the American intelligence community.

Meanwhile, Iran has been consistent in their vehement denial of any such activities, and their claims are backed up by the facts ? as evidenced by the opinion of intelligence analysts ? while the claims made by Western nations are backed up by nothing but belief and rhetoric.

Iran has also been taking some steps to prepare for a possible Western strike with exercises being held just days ago which focused on defending nuclear sites from a possible attack.

Russian Information Agency Novosti (RIA Novosti) rightly points out, ?There has been increasing speculation in recent weeks that Israel may carry out a military strike on Iran?s nuclear sites. The United States has also refused to rule out force.?

Indeed all signs point toward Israel and the United States gearing up for war, and there is substantial evidence showing that Israeli intelligence has already been carrying out covert operations in Iran for some time, which has actually been confirmed by unnamed American officials.

However, Iran hasn?t done the best job of putting Western fears (as unfounded as they may be) to rest by hinting at a possible pre-emptive attack.

Recently Mohammad Hejazi, a senior Iranian military commander, said, ?Our strategy now is that if we feel our enemies want to endanger Iran?s national interests, and want to decide to do that, we will act without waiting for their actions,? according to Reuters.

Then again, you can?t really blame Iran for attempting to give the international community the impression that they are unafraid of a Western assault and would actually go as far as to take the first shot.

However, in reality I do not think that the Iranian leadership would be willing to watch their entire nation get bombed into the Stone Age unless they had a really good reason to.

I suspect that Iran is just trying to puff up its proverbial chest in order to intimidate and avoid an actual conflict. I think that the Iranian military and politicians are well aware of the fact that the United States, in concert with Israel, Britain and France, could absolutely eviscerate much of their country.

Say what you will about Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, but one thing he does not appear to be is ignorant and imbecilic. It would take someone who fully embodied both of those things to willingly put themselves in the crosshairs of the West with a green light to use any and all force they deem necessary.

I see Iran attempting to hold on to whatever legitimacy they can for as long as humanly possible, and a pre-emptive attack would likely sever what few ties they still have and cause them to lose what little support they have.

This is especially true as the United States just continues to build up military assets in the region, further showing just how brutal the destruction could be.

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This article first appeared at EndtheLie.com. Read other contributed articles by Madison Ruppert here.

Madison Ruppert is the Editor and Owner-Operator of the alternative news and analysis database End The Lie and has no affiliation with any NGO, political party, economic school, or other organization/cause. He is available for podcast and radio interviews. Madison also now has his own radio show on Orion Talk Radio from 8 pm -- 10 pm Pacific, which you can find HERE.? If you have questions, comments, or corrections feel free to contact him at admin@EndtheLie.com

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The importance of Avoiding Gout Food In Managing Gout | New ...

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One of the main triggers of gout is diet. Even though gout can be because of factors other than diet, some foods and drinks ? ones high in purines are known to be contributing factors behind gout attacks. To prevent future flare ups and to handle your condition it is important that you know what are the gout foods to avoid?

As a rule of thumb, foods which are high in purines are these that are most likely to cause a spike within the levels of urates inside your bloodstream and thus trigger an assault. Purines are chemicals which are found naturally in the body as well as in certain foodstuffs. Once the purines are broken down within the digestive program they are converted into uric acid and urate.

Among the list of foods high in purines there are a few which are well known to be ?risk? foods. These include products such as offal and organ meat ? liver, kidneys and heart. There?s also some that are at odds with current research into a healthy diet. These consist of most seafood, oily fish such as sardines, mussels and shellfish. Whilst they are promoted as beneficial to cardiac well being, they?re all on the list of offenders when it comes to gout.You might have heard rumors about how red wine is also bad for gout, think again prior to you break open the celebratory bottle of beer. Red wine is actually relatively moderate in purine levels and conversely beer is extremely high and likely to promote an attack of gout. Remarkably carbonated soft drinks with artificial sweeteners fare no better ? they have an above average pH level and therefore are to be avoided or at least consumed in moderation.

As an aside it may be noted that lots of processed meals and those containing artificial sweeteners are on the cusp of becoming risk foods when it comes to gout including most sweets, jellies, white pasta and meals with high levels of processed white flour. Where possible, if you are prone to attacks of gout then in reality it is best to try steer clear of these meals totally or take a calculated gamble and have them in very moderate portions.So the query is what can you consume and steer clear of gout and what are the gout meals to avoid?

Once more the word is moderation in all types of food but when you eat some of the subsequent in reasonable quantities you should be okay.From the meat counter, veal, pork, turkey, are all middling in purines ? you don?t need to steer clear of them totally but some restraint should be exercised when consuming them. In the event you like fish ? anchovies, trout, salmon, scallops and haddock are similarly high but relatively safe in MODERATION. Most fresh fruits, veggies are great for you, and actually some meals such as cherries have a positive effect on purine levels.I think the obvious factor will be the total avoidance of meals which have been overly processed ? the processes and additives in the processed foods appearing to have a negative impact on the purine and/or pH levels of the foodstuffs.

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How to Finance Your Start-Up Without Tapping Home Equity ...

By EMILY MALTBY

With home values still depressed?and likely to remain so in the coming year?many people who plan to start businesses won?t be able to leverage their personal properties to raise capital they need.

There are several alternatives, however, some newer than others.

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Some 39% of business owners with less than $5 million in annual revenues said a bank loan would be the best way to raise capital in 2012, according to a survey of 2,851 owners of small businesses conducted by Pepperdine University in early January. Other top prospects were personal savings (36%), friends and family (19%), and credit cards (17%), according to the survey.

By contrast, only 11% said home equity would be the best capital source.

Despite significant funding challenges, including depressed home prices and a tight overall credit market, entrepreneurship rates have risen from 2006 through 2010, according to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, a small-business research group in Kansas City, Mo.

The foundation has an annual Index of Entrepreneurial Activity but hasn?t yet measured the rate of new business creation during 2011, it says.

Here?s a look at some of your choices:

Peer Lending

A small but fast-growing segment of business owners have tapped relatively new capital sources that operate through websites.

Peer-to-peer loan sites, such as Prosper.com and LendingClub.com, allow lending directly between individuals. Interest rates depend on the borrower?s credit history. Only 4% of business owners surveyed in the Pepperdine study say this would be the most promising method of securing funds this year.

Crowdfunding, available on Kickstarter.com, IndieGoGo.com and other such sites, links fundraisers to a large pool of small-dollar contributors. The sites charge fees for the service, typically less than 10% of the capital raised.

Last September, Sung-Yoon Kang got a $5,000 loan through Prosper.com at a 27% interest rate and his wife, Dawn Kang, got a $3,000 loan from LendingClub.com at a 7.9% interest rate. The couple turned to peer lending after realizing they wouldn?t qualify for a traditional bank loan.

The Kangs, who don?t own a home, used the funds to purchase a food truck. They hope to launch the business Ka?Chi Inc., of West Chester, Pa., in the near future.

Asset-Based Credit

Asset-based lending and factoring got attention when banks slashed credit lines in the 2008 financial collapse. Total asset-based credit commitments grew 5% in the last year, according to a November 2011 survey by the Commercial Finance Association. This type of financing has been dominated by the retail and garments industries, but has spread to other business sectors that have accounts receivable or other assets, according to Brian Cove, chief operating officer at the association, a New York-based trade group.

Asset-based lenders extend loans that are backed by marketable securities, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable and other business assets.

Factors operate on a similar model, purchasing accounts receivables from a business in exchange for an advanced funding amount for each invoice. The Pepperdine study shows 5% of business owners believe factoring is the best way to raise capital.

Interest on the loans can top 20%. Rohit Arora, chief executive of Biz2Credit, a small-business lending broker based in New York, says he believes the interest rates and other related costs may come down as a result of increased competition among lenders.

David Godwin turned to factoring when he started ContinuityX Inc. last year. Within four months of launching, the technology services company, based in Metamora, Ill., had secured a $500,000 credit line from Forest Capital LLC, allowing Mr. Godwin to hire 14 employees and purchase new equipment.

?It jump-started our business,? says Mr. Godwin, who did not use his home equity but did tap personal savings and friends and family to cover other initial costs.

SBA loans

Many young start-ups face significant barriers securing bank financing because they don?t have a substantial track record of growth. But there are small signs that the credit crunch is easing, as lending standards become more flexible and as some borrowers become more willing and able to take on debt, according to recent data including one January survey of senior loan officers by the Federal Reserve.

Outstanding loans to small businesses have fallen each quarter since 2009, according to the most recent data from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, in an analysis of loans of less than $1 million. They totaled slightly less than $600 billion at the end of September 2011, 5% less than the year earlier.

One role of the U.S. Small Business Administration is to help banks make loans to riskier small businesses, while offering better terms such as a longer payback period. SBA loans are provided by traditional lenders, but a portion of each loan is backed by the government in the case the business owner defaults. Still, SBA loan recipients must adhere to the underwriting standards of the bank, which may include using personal property as collateral.

SBA lending hit a record in the government?s last fiscal year. But the jump was, in part, attributed to the larger loan amounts the agency agreed to back. Since October 2010, SBA lenders have been able to offer loans as large at $5 million, which are more profitable than the smaller loans start-ups typically request. (See this October 2011 story.)

In general, smaller firms have more success with these loans once they are established and ready for expansion capital.

Angel Investors

Some small businesses have had success seeking angel financing ? a segment that?s showing a revival of sorts. Most angel investors, of course, will wind up with an equity stake in your firm.

Some 39% of the $8.9 billion in total angel investments in the first half of 2011 went into seed and start-up ventures, up from 26% of $8.5 billion in total investments over the same period a year earlier, according to the University of New Hampshire?s Center for Venture Research.

It can be tricky to weed out the tire-kickers, says Paul Kedrosky, senior fellow at the Kauffman Foundation. Many individuals are angels ?in name only? and not likely to make investments as eagerly as professional investors, he notes.

Individual angels are increasingly coming together to invest as groups. That spreads risk among the group?s members. But it could create headaches for business owners who have to deal with a number of angels rather than just one or two investors.

Personal Credit and Savings

More than 70% of small businesses were launched using personal savings or assets, according to Elizabeth A. Duke, a governor on the Federal Reserve Board, who, last April, disclosed preliminary data from the Federal Reserve?s upcoming Survey of Consumer Finances.

Personal credit cards, as well as friends and family have grown in popularity during the downturn, and will likely remain an important avenue for entrepreneurs even after the economy rebounds.

Some entrepreneurs obtain business credit cards, which carry fluctuating?and often higher?interest rates while lacking consumer card protections. Delinquencies on business cards can also damage your personal credit score.

Write to Emily Maltby at emily.maltby@wsj.com

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US, NKorea in first nuclear talks since Kim death (AP)

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Under mounting international pressure against Syria, the United Nations says Syria is guilty of crimes against humanity. ITV's Paul Davies reports.

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After leaving the bed in the morning we always start a new day taking some oaths, job schedule etc. then our mind is wholly fresh as the night sleep stores the energy level to go for the next day schedule. To start a new day we follow our daily routines usually. To get energy at first we normally drink tea or coffee. Drinking tea or coffee normally gives good start of the new day. You can have many branded items like Nescafe, Bru, Boresha International so on. Drinking of plenty of water is the most important factor. Before taking tea or coffee we should have at least two glasses of waters to clean our stomach. It also controls our body temperature. It is very effective and it helps to get rid of digestive disorder, acidity problem, clear latrine etc.

Taking tea or coffee is very important factor for them who need beverages to start up a new day. Taking some light and energetic meal we can prepare ourselves for yoga, some light or stretching exercise. The urban smarts mostly suffer from joint pain, mental stress, obesity and many other problems. Due to working desk job for long hour, fitness becomes crucial matter. They always try to come in shape. So spinning, aerobics, yoga, swimming, jogging at morning can be beneficial for everyone. Now modern type of dance like salsa has been a new choice for them. If you have money, sophisticated items for fitness are not a matter at all. We should try some handful exercises, which can be effective in a little time without expending or expending lesser amounts. Spinning gives good workout for hearts and muscles. If you have cycle regularly make it habit to keep fit your heart and lower portion of your body. Aerobics are fitness type of dance. It is fun work out. If you have group it can be enjoyed. Skipping is also good option. Yoga is undeniably impressive and effective exercise to keep away stresses, pains, improve digestion, sleeps etc. It has no alternative to have good balance all over the day. Swimming is another good option which gives effect whole body muscles. No other exercise needs if you swim at least half an hour. Besides these, you can go to gym or many fitness centers to avail physical training. It will involve money and time both. So it can not be possible for everyone to do this. In home the above mentioned are very good if you can find at least 30 minutes every morning.

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Today girls can also be indulging in business actions. In addition they operate different huge and little business empires very nicely. But, to operate a business everybody needs good volume of cash. Nevertheless, if you require quick cash to expand or advertise your company then you can certainly consider business financial loans for women into consideration and get swift cash without having dealing with any difficulties. This mortgage facility is easily accessible.

In this 20 1st century, girls extent their boundaries from domestic works to skilled front. Monetary lenders arrive to learn about this point and released a financial method business financial loans for women. This method is especially proposed for that betterment of girls. Becoming a business female you can freely think about these financial loans without having faxing a lot papers or documents.

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Chicken pens

A new hen house system could be a good way to begin your tiny fowl plantation in case you are quick by the due date as well as are not sure about your capability which has a observed. A couple of programs teach you the way to put the system jointly, which will come using solid wood minimize to be able to technical specs, all hardware necessary, and so forth. A few businesses actually incorporate almost everything right down to a new paintbrush.

Deciding on your Kit

How large your system can be will be decided from the variety of birds you?re planning to accommodate. A regular 4?x4? hen house will home three to four birds of normal size. Every single grown-up fowl needs about four sq ft of room and you will amount sq footage through increasing number the number of ft (several through several = 07 sq ft).

Hen chickens additionally call for entry to workout for them to find oxygen along with the sun. This may suggest a new fowl manage linked to the hen house.

Most kits is not going to are the manage. At times the particular manage can be bought independently as a system as well as added oneself with many very good cable along with know-how.

Once you purchase your hen house system, pay close attention to the particular specs from the hen house. At times, room not really functional towards the chickens is included as part of the kit?s sizes. In the same way your house?s liveable space won?t incorporate sizes of lavatories along with wardrobes, a new coop?s nesting containers along with roosting spaces are not included in the chickens? liveable space.

Enquire about the particular solid wood utilized in the dwelling as well. Force dealt with solid wood that is proof in opposition to mites routinely have arsenic within it. If you purchase a new manage together with your hen house system, make sure it certainly won?t be created from fowl cable. Predators can frequently effortlessly rip by way of fowl cable.

Starting Your Project

When your new hen house system arrives, count all materials contrary to the shippers manifest. It could seem ridiculous, but some folks overlook this particular and locate themselves midway via a hen house task using absent pieces.

As opposed to risk high blood pressure within your hen house construct, it is simpler to get the issue earlier and get this remedied.

Make sure to look at the fowl coop?s spot in your yard carefully. An area that is resistant to the sun and rain is vital. Even easily transportable ?chicken tractors? require a destination to park in bad weather.

Like several pets, birds might need some the sun, but in addition a new tone from the summer time temperature. Chilly areas will need birds have got defense against weather.

Be sure you?ve offered adequate protection in opposition to possible predators in your town. Slip screws as well as simple tresses are zero go with to get a raccoon which aromas fowl. Raccoons are smart and you will need to look at a padlock or another complicated fasten to ensure that they?re out and about.

Have some fun

Maintaining chickens can be a common, increasing activity. Many individuals realize that chickens not only purchase themselves in ova, but they are great dogs and cats too. It is not only loads of fun for your loved ones, however it can become an enterprise as well.

Newcomers are impressed by the variety of beautifully feathered along with unique chickens obtainable, along with precisely what started as a activity can quickly become an passion.

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Today, in the wake of aggressive market competition, it is not much difficult to find a low-cost package of eCommerce hosting plan for both small and new online businesses. However, what matters the most is that you pick the right one meeting your specific requirements and giving you a high level of reliability for its services. Some of the tips that can be kept handy while choosing an ideal eCommerce web hosting plan for small businesses are given below.

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Though things have changes, but many still resist in exchanging information or pulling out their credit card details to purchase an item from an absolute stranger, fearing it is not a scam or some cons on Internet. Therefore, you would need to choose a host who guarantees utmost safety of the information to keep up with the confidence of you and your customers.

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Bowling results | Daily Republic

Bowling in the Boozers N Snoozers league at Travis Bowl, Roi Ladringan rolled his first 300.

Stars Recreation Center

Thursday Seniors: Dawn Herring 200 Hope Steele 202 Mike Ferber 203 Tak Takasaki 204.

Vaca Employees: Daryl Gish 234 Rod Moses 203, 236 Lucius Booker 205, 224, 602 Joy Sullivan 201 Bill Thompson 216 Rick Johnson 203 Merle Abbas 210 Larry Beierschmitt 200 Joe Vizzini 212, 225, 621 Bob LeVine 204 Les Warner III 217 Ron Kellogg 259 Rob Larsen Jr. 203 Ervin Hadenfeldt 223, 202, 604 Sam Rowe II 214, 214, 617 Chris Palwick 245, 603 Jon Roberts 245 Allen Weihe 207 Dan Carroll 210.

Vaca Valley Wives: Diana Cavins 216.

Hiz N Herz: Dennis Danielson 202, 222 Len Devoto 205, 214, 206, 625 Irvin Crews 212 Greg Beasley 220, 205, 266, 691 Keity Warner 256, 223, 675 Les Warner 212, 267, 238, 717 William Moss 257 Eric Garrett 251, 220, 645 Nick Bell 202 Carl Sandidge 212 Damon Fraticelli 201, 212 Debbie Paulos 223 Steven Fikes 207 Tony Broome 215, 235, 254, 704.

Rancheros: Bruce Stewart Jr. 263, 672 Brad Husted 222 Curtis Enyart 241 Tom Thomas 201 Hudi Husted 209 DJ Creedon 211 Lisa McKim 203 Mario Ochoa 227, 249, 692 Jim McKim 268, 663 Gary Filzen 213 Les Warner III 224, 245, 653.

Thursday Rejects: Janet Sardenga 233, 659 Joe LaTona 259, 652 James Seale Sr. 269, 237, 699 Dennis Reed 279, 267, 235, 781 Stephanie Hutson 214 John Shreve 201 David Hutson 211 Scott Stacey 216 Adam Butler 205 Ken Lampkins 226, 231, 648 Leroy Brown 236, 229, 626 Irvin Crews 213, 235, 625 Ernie Trejo 202 Mike Julio 235, 679 Marc Burrell (L) 216, 205 Ben Wood 204 Jim Lincoln 225 David Davis 247, 246, 226, 719 John Kirgan 259, 236, 700 Randy McCormick 232, 237, 225, 694 Debbie Paulos 243, 204, 213, 660 Larry Gale 213 Bill Bollman 224 Terry Reilly 256 Kim Long 202, 213 Kenny Paulos Jr. 267, 256, 714 Dennis Partlow Jr. 257, 665.

Friday Mens HDCP 11 ? Vacaville Honda: Manny Lopez 222, 200 DJ Weitzel Jr.-R 246, 254, 672 Joe Quitoriano 229 Ron Mitchell 235, 235, 627 Jeff Parker 234, 225, 658 Troy Adams 227, 236, 680 Mike Bell 215, 222, 607 Wayne S. 226 Dave Miller 229, 658 John Kosar 223, 213, 226, 662 Billy Varner 217, 247, 650 Fred Varner 258, 231, 246, 735 Len Bird 243, 233, 224, 700 Tony Broome 206 Kevin Yost 202 KC Yost 238 James Seale Sr. 246, 650 Jeff Lopez 203 John Kirgan 246 Kevin Sanders 212 Sammy Ching 236 John Stensrud 243, 610.

Leisure Town Senior Mixed Four: Mike Michaels 243 Bob DePaiva 224 Vern Richards 202 Sherman Boutte 203.

Reno Mixed Four: Don Farrell 204 Mike Michaels 213 Chad Morris 204, 220, 617 Virgil King 216 Crispin Alfonso 203.

Saturday Mixed Rowdies: Tony Bares 201, 214 Don Spurgeon 243, 653 Tex Davis 204 Doug Jensen 219 Chris Jensen 216 Denny Jensen 247, 278, 741 Rose Ann Melton 201 Bill Moore 212, 209 Charlie Melton 278, 255, 746.

Starlifters Trio: Tina Norman 213, 225, 244, 682 Brian Langston 209 Hope Steele 201, 206 Len Harris 217 Bill Slade 212, 244, 642 Cindy Alessandri 209 Nathan Murray 213 Josie Moore 203.

Monday Mixed Rowdies: Chris Jankans 200 Donny Phillips 258, 243, 701 aaron O`Connell 236 Bill Slade 204, 206 Marty LuVisi 213 Bernie LuVisi 243, 225, 205, 673 David LuVisi 225 Tyler Butts 243, 606 Leroy Brown 204 Kip Hartnett 256, 268, 236, 760 Viola Terry 216 Ira Manning 208 Alvin Thomas 244 Tim Collier 220 James Broussard 215 Mike Pierce 216, 203 Adam Lofton 267, 609 James Lofton 215.

School Employees Mixed Trio: Ron Hatfield 201 William Slade 202 Tom Vadnais 213.

Die Hards: Judy Cooper 207.

Sandbaggers: Jim Anderson 202 Ron Anderson 219 Richard Evans 266, 661 Sig Flores 202 Larry Lawrence 207, 214 Larry Sardenga 236 Steve Sardenga 214 Joe White 221.

FSUSD: Joe Harris 230, 206.

Northbay Handicap Mixed: Keith Hawelu 211, 206, 266, 683 Jake Robinson 211, 221 Jerry Wilcox 203.

Stars & Strikes: Troy Adams 226 Dudley Baker 215 Jason Black 203 Tony Broome 201 James Burt 243 Brenda Cowan 201 Herbert Cruz 216, 207 Kenneth Doizaki 201, 225 Bramley Gardner 200, 222 Nathan George 236 Anita Harris 214 Ronald Hedspeth 213 Donald Henry 237 Donald Henry Jr. 208, 227, 612 William Hess 227, 266, 234, 727 Ronald Janne 208 Kim Long 213 Kenneth Manchester 225 Kenny Manchester 256 Jan Morgan 209 Wanda Nicholas 201 Dennis Partlow Jr. 249 Jim Purdy 202 Christopher Reynolds 263, 256, 734 Alan Sabugo 211 Ben Santos 215, 226, 613 Dan Simmons 217, 229, 624 William Slade 244, 224, 632 Tom Vadnais 211 Cynthia Vannostrand 203 Keity Warner 269, 621 Kimberly Wheaton 208.

After Niners: Rodney Wheatley 258 671 Ryan R 204 Justin M 212 Anna Reynolds 206 Cheri Parker 213 Bill Hartman 222.

Funtimers: Charles Monturubio 212 Matt Appleby 223 Luis Nunez 235 Tony Stone 214.

Friday Twilighters Mixed: Tom Linster 246 David Dickson 248 668 Tom Millett lll 227 Dawn Irvine 204 205 Joe Farley 247 619 James Irvine ll 230 256 678 Nadina Lopez 235 Jennifer Schwarzbach 212 Doug Welpott 205 214 225 644 Mickey Faulkner 205 214 Brian Harris 269 204 212 685 Tina Buxa 210 Nate George 205 214 Lucious Booker 231 204 224 659 Melissa Williams 203 Kenny Manchester 259 227 226 712 Jim Irvine 236 609 Hank Taylor 233 Curtis Ecalnea Jr 237 237 622 Jim Giron 204 213 200 617.

Vacaville Honda All Star Draft: Top Ten High Game, Robby Callan 279 Lowell Switzer 278 Troy Ham, Jon Roberts 277 Jason Wood 270 Kevin Mecham 269 268 Dennis Reed John Reed 266? Top Ten High Series,? Robby Callan 771 Rodney Wheatley 769 Kevin Mecham 760 Dennis Reed 758 Glenn Evans 743 John Reed 726 Jeremy Thompson 722 Wayne Carter 719 Troy Ham 712 Mike Burlison 713.

Travis Bowl Highlights

Travis Youth League: Alex Boyce 171; Victoria Correa 173; Ant Gualandi 191; Daniel Holoubek 179-182-531; Robert Holoubek 247-189-590; Brian MacHott 173; Kristina Squadrille 178; Shane Wright 204.

Travis Seniors: Dean Anderson 226; Sanders Dyson 220-600; Richard Evans 213; Cris Gomez 203-208; Jim Irvine 216; Lynn Knight 223; Herb Lewis 234; Alfredo Maynigo 225; Frank Porter 216-217-610; Clint Sloan 210-222-636.

Travis Classic(4 Games): Dean Anderson 210;? Bo Bousley 203; Rob Collins 231-223; Carl Evans 208; Roger Horn 253; Al Lucas 217-253-803; Rich Lutton 235; Chet Mallory 222; Stephen McColloch 211; Jim Raudy 211-235; Jim Seale 234-235-843; Rob Vickroy 202; Roy Worthan 221-204; Mike Yonetoni 224.

Military Wives: Carol Garcia 177.

Boozers N Snoozers: Mike Ambruso 204-238-641; Ed? ? Bauman 234-226-663; Anucha Boontip 213-239-654; Veryl Brovald 227; Tom Bruno 213; Kevin Childers 221-203-614; Dan Clark 211; Ralph Estrellado 225; Ed Fresnoza 211; Norman Holoubek 205-238-611; Roger Horn 203-203; Mike Kallenback 254-216-674; Della Kallenback 224; Noli Ladringan 200; Roi Ladringan 300-633; Fred Ramirez 255-614; James Richardson 223-246-687; Geno Rodriguez 211-206-600; Ray Scates 204; Ben Tadano 201-204; Sina Walker 204; Steve Yarbrough 214.

Wednesday Mixed: Dean Anderson 237-258-698; Anucha Boontip 251-209-666; Bo Bousley 233-206-624; Mike Carrillo 202; Louis Cooper 205; Willie Davies 201; Dave Dickson 226-267-234-727; Richard Eisen 223-227-643; J.D. Floyd 246-211-624; Moses Gines 209; Cres Gomez 226-215-623; Louis Green 200-215-616; Lorna Hopkins 203; Mike Omler 204; Sandy Sadorra 213; Jim Seale 202-211; Tyler Vasquez 215-201; Roy Worthan 233-211-635.

Little 2 ?: Barb Barker 172-184; Masako Franks 199-175-528; Darlene Propp 192; Marge Vanderway 172.

Travis Intramural: Tom Astarita 227-244-680; Anucha Boontip 246-206-646; Dan Brown 220; Ricky Cook 213; Dan Dettwiler 203; Eric Ferren 230; Rob Heap 207; Stephen McCulloch 232-224-663; Donna Strecker 205; Phil Thompson 214; Rick Thorp 212; Owen Turner 207-200; Alex Waszkiewicz 219.

Guys and Dolls Mixed: Dean Anderson 211; Anucha Boontip 247-226-656; Bo Bousley 235-232-695; Tom Bruno 200-236-609; Ed Chappel 257-237-224-718; Herb Cruz 229-601; Willie Davies 203; Jim Davis 223; Branddon Dormady 205-247-647; Dennis Emory 204-211-617; Ray Getsinger 205;? Louis Green 201; Norman Holoubek 201; Herb Lewis 212; Al Lucas 222; Chet Mallory 209; Shirl Manchester 212; Dave Nicholas 210; Herbert Parson 200; Margaret Porter 204; Gerry Propp 208; Fred Ramirez 225-211-632; Geno Rodriguez 206-205-608; Sam Rothenbaum 201; Marilyn Scates 209; Jennie Seale 213; Cliff Semmler 204; Clint Sloan 235-218-648; Kurt Stoerck 215-214; Clinton Thomas 233; Owen Turner 234; EJ Weitzel 201; Roy Worthan 236-231-694; Michael Wright 226-231-251-708.

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APNewsBreak: FDA to review inhalable caffeine

FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 still file photo taken from video, students try free samples of AeroShot, an inhalable caffeine packed in a lipstick-sized canister, on the campus of Northeastern University in Boston. The Food and Drug Administration will investigate the safety and legality of the product created by Harvard biomedical engineering professor David Edwards. (AP Photo/Rodrique Ngowi, File)

FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 still file photo taken from video, students try free samples of AeroShot, an inhalable caffeine packed in a lipstick-sized canister, on the campus of Northeastern University in Boston. The Food and Drug Administration will investigate the safety and legality of the product created by Harvard biomedical engineering professor David Edwards. (AP Photo/Rodrique Ngowi, File)

In this Feb. 7, 2012 file photo, a woman holds an AeroShot inhalable caffeine device in Boston. The Food and Drug Administration will investigate the safety and legality of the product, created by Harvard biomedical engineering professor David Edwards. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

This Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 still file photo taken from video shows Harvard biomedical engineering professor David Edwards, creator of AeroShot, during an interview at Breathable Foods Lab, Inc., in Cambridge, Mass. The Food and Drug Administration will investigate the safety and legality of the product, an inhalable caffeine packed in a lipstick-sized canister. (AP Photo/Rodrique Ngowi, File)

BOSTON (AP) ? U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials plan to investigate whether inhalable caffeine sold in lipstick-sized canisters is safe for consumers and if its manufacturer was right to brand it as a dietary supplement.

AeroShot went on the market late last month in Massachusetts and New York, and it's also available in France. Consumers put one end of the canister in their mouths and breathe in, releasing a fine powder that dissolves almost instantly.

Each grey-and-yellow plastic canister contains B vitamins, plus 100 milligrams of caffeine powder, about the equivalent of the caffeine in a large cup of coffee.

AeroShot inventor, Harvard biomedical engineering professor David Edwards, says the product is safe and doesn't contain taurine and other common additives used to enhance the caffeine effect in energy drinks.

AeroShot didn't require FDA review before hitting the U.S. market because it's sold as a dietary supplement. But New York's U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer said he met with FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg and she agreed to review the safety and legality of AeroShot.

"I am worried about how a product like this impacts kids and teens, who are particularly vulnerable to overusing a product that allows one to take hit after hit after hit, in rapid succession," Schumer said.

The senator on Sunday planned to announce the AeroShot review.

Meanwhile, an FDA official who was at the meeting confirmed the decision, telling The Associated Press that the review will include a study of the law to determine whether AeroShot qualifies as a dietary supplement. The product will also be tested to figure out whether it's safe for consumption, the official said.

The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because that official was not authorized to discuss the matter.

Schumer pressed the FDA in December to review AeroShot, saying he fears that it will be used as a club drug so that young people can keep going until they drop. He cited incidents that occurred last year when students looking for a quick and cheap buzz began consuming caffeine-packed alcoholic drinks they dubbed "blackout in a can" because of their potency.

Pressure from the senator and others helped persuade the FDA to stop the marketing, distribution and sale of these beverages, including Four Loko.

"We need to make sure that AeroShot does not become the next Four Loko by facilitating dangerous levels of drinking among teenagers and college students," Schumer said in a statement.

Breathable Foods Inc., which makes AeroShot in France, says the product is different from the potent beverages. The company says that it's not targeting anyone under 18 and that AeroShot safely delivers caffeine into the mouth, just like coffee does.

A single unit costs $2.99 at convenience stores, mom-and-pops, and liquor and online stores. The product packaging warns people not to consume more than three AeroShots a day.

"When used in accordance with its label, AeroShot provides a safe shot of caffeine and B vitamins for ingestion," the manufacturer says on its website. "Caffeine has been proven to offer a variety of potential benefits for health to individuals when consumed in moderation, from providing energy to enhancing attention and focus."

AeroShot, the flagship product of Cambridge, Mass.-based Breathable Foods, is the product of a conversation that Edwards had with celebrity French chef Thierry Marks over lunch in the summer of 2007.

The first venture Edwards worked on with Harvard students was the breathable chocolate, called Le Whif. Now he's preparing to promote a product called Le Whaf, which involves putting food and drinks in futuristic-looking glass bowls and turning them into low calorie clouds of flavor.

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Rodrique Ngowi can be reached at www.twitter.com/ngowi.

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An affordable solution for Kandinsky lovers

You wish you could collect Kandinsky artworks as a hobby? It can be a very serious one if you take time to do it right. It can even be more serious if you wish to earn a return on your investment later. If you cannot offer yourself an original piece, you may want to try oil reproductions. The reproductions are hand painted by talented artists to make those reproductions as identical as the original in all aspects. The artist seized the character, the techniques and lighting of the original artist. People passionate with Kandinsky see the purchase of reproductions as a more accessible way to expose works of art. If you are fascinated by visual art, here are some tips if you dream about starting to collect Kandinsky reproductions. Buy for you eyes, not only for your wallet Some people make the error of buying only by taking account of the value.

You should buy reproductions that you enjoy. While buying only for the investment, you can?t obtain any real value out of the painting itself. You will never be really pleased to collect items if you only appreciate them because of their value. A hobby must be pleasant! You could have a preferred thematic. On http://WahooArt.com you can browse artworks by topics. You could decide to devote a part of your house to your artworks and to have a gallery at home. You could also, decide to expose them in several part of your house. Have fun and discover the true passion of the beauty on canvas! Never forget that if you intend to make a financial investment and you add passion to this investment; it will likely be much more rewarding. You will spend a lot of time practicing your hobby. Make sure you enjoy it. Compare quality and prices Study and compare prices when you think of buying a work of art. You do not want to spend your money unnecessarily. Compare two Kandinsky reproductions made by two different artists, look at the price on http://WahooArt (and they give a 100% warranty). Evaluate quality. Two reproductions of the same original piece should be almost identical. However, if you have a sharp eye, you will be able to see certain differences. Protect your investment You really want to protect your paintings against damage and theft. Take pictures of each painting and mark them with the merchant, the purchase date and the name of the painting. You will have the CD of your whole collection. Be sure to keep it in a safe place and make an extra copy. Ask a professional to evaluate your paintings for the exact value of your collection. Be wise You must know your subject by heart. You must educate yourself on this marvelous world of art. Visit galleries, take notes. Read books at the local library or use the Web. There are many art courses that you can take to know more on the subject. Do your homework and you will be rewarded. Meet people with the same passion. You could share tips and discover new avenues. The best way to find them would be to visit museums and galleries. Art-impassioned people like to spend their time surrounded by Canvas! Know your Merchant Before you buy a Kandinsky reproduction, you want to make sure that you can fully trust your merchant. Be sure there no complaint about the company or the individual. If possible, contact some of their previous customers. If you buy online, be certain that the merchant has a good reputation. Also, be aware of the quality of the delivery. Do they offer insurance? Do they have special care packaging? If you buy your artworks on line, you should absolutely educate yourself on the techniques. If you to start in this field, you can ask advices from a friend who has more experience than you. There are tons of dishonest person on the Web (Especially in this field). Be vigilant. Care for your artwork Following your purchase, you must take care of it carefully. Do not use a liquid spray bottle to dust the interior of the framework. You must rather use a feather duster and dry clean. Do not hang your painting in a sunny area; damage could occur (a discoloration or cracking). If you want more information about the care of your paintings, you may address your questions to a professional; he will be able to inform you. A painting should never be exposed to extreme temperature change and moisture. The majority of damages are caused by an over-exposure to the sun or high humidity level. The collection of art is not primarily reserved to more affluent people anymore. It?s now possible for you to have your own Kandinsky collection. However, a good knowledge of techniques and artists are essential for your success. While taking these advices, you will decrease your chances to experience unfortunate events. Become an expert in this field!

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Report: Member of Dutch royal family in avalanche (AP)

[unable to retrieve full-text content]AP - Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and the Austria Press Agency say a member of the Dutch royal family has been hit by an avalanche in Austria.

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Top bargainers announce payroll tax cut deal (AP)

WASHINGTON ? Relieved congressional bargainers say they've reached agreement on compromise legislation extending payroll tax cuts and benefits for the long-term unemployed through 2012, edging a white-hot political battle a major step closer to finally being resolved.

Rep. David Camp, R-Mich., and Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., the two top negotiators, strode from a conference room minutes after midnight Thursday to say that only technical issues and the drafting of legislative language remained. The bill would assure a continued tax cut for 160 million workers and jobless benefits for several million others, delivering top election-year priorities for President Barack Obama.

"It's a very good deal for the country," said Baucus, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee.

There were disconcerting hints that last-minute problems might still crop up. Neither Baucus nor Camp would predict whether Congress would approve the legislation by Friday, the original goal. And aides did not distribute summaries of the bill to reporters, which is usually routine when major accords are reached.

Even so, Baucus and Camp ? and a handful of other lawmakers who helped craft the package ? expressed confidence that their work on the roughly $150 billion measure was virtually complete.

"We're moving forward," said Camp, who chairs the House Ways and Means Committee.

The temporary payroll tax cut and extra unemployment coverage initially ran into GOP resistance, some of which lingers.

But Republicans have largely concluded that it would be politically damaging to oppose the package, particularly in this presidential and congressional election year. That contrasted with December, when House Republicans refused to back a bipartisan Senate bill providing a two-month extension of the tax cuts and jobless benefits while bargainers completed a yearlong deal ? only to retreat under barrages of criticism from Republicans and conservatives around the country.

Underscoring that they had learned the consequences of seeming to block a middle-class tax cut, House Republicans removed the major hurdle to the legislation earlier this week when they agreed that the payroll tax cut ? comprising about two-thirds of the measure's cost ? would not have to be paid for with spending cuts.

The bargainers spent Wednesday trying to extinguish last-minute brushfires as some members of Congress sought changes in a tentative agreement that aides had described Tuesday.

Chief among the late disputes was a proposal to save around $15 billion ? about half the $30 billion cost of the bill's extended jobless benefits ? by requiring federal workers to contribute an additional 1.5 percent of their pay to their pensions.

Democrats, including Sen. Ben Cardin and others from Maryland, home to many government employees, resisted that plan, holding up a final handshake among congressional bargainers. The provision was ultimately changed to target the boost only at newly hired federal workers, requiring them to contribute 2.3 percent of their salaries toward defined benefit pensions.

There was little controversy over the main thrust of the bill.

A 2-percentage-point cut in the 6.2 percent Social Security payroll tax, which is deducted from workers' paychecks, would run through 2012. For a family earning $50,000 a year, the cut saves them $1,000 annually.

Extra unemployment benefits for people out of work the longest would be extended for the same period, and a 27 percent slash in federal reimbursements for physicians who treat Medicare patients would be averted.

Unless Congress acts, the tax cut and added jobless benefits would expire and doctors' Medicare payments would be reduced ? all on March 1.

In a GOP win, the bill would phase down the current maximum 99 weeks of jobless coverage to 73 weeks in the hardest-hit states by autumn, though most states would get no more than 63 weeks.

Besides increasing new federal workers' pension contributions, more savings were supposed to come from government sales of parts of the broadcast spectrum to wireless companies. The spectrum auction was supposed to raise about $15 billion ? even after $7 billion would be spent for a new communications network for emergency workers.

The government's main welfare program would be continued through this year. Republicans won a provision barring welfare recipients from using their electronic cards to withdraw cash from teller machines in liquor stores, strip clubs and casinos.

The $20 billion price tag for preventing the cut in doctors' Medicare reimbursements would be covered partly by trimming a fund Obama's health care overhaul created to help prevent obesity and smoking. There would also be reductions in Medicaid payments to hospitals that treat high numbers of uninsured patients.

Dropped from the final compromise were proposals to renew expiring business tax cuts; a GOP plan to require unemployment recipients to work toward high school equivalency diplomas; and another Republican provision, aimed at illegal immigrants, requiring low-income people to have Social Security numbers before they can get checks from the Internal Revenue Service for the children's tax credit.

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Motherhood?.my JOY, not my JOB - Working at home

I tried not to. I didn?t really want to.

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But, when God keeps urging you, then keeps you up at night while filling your mind with the words He wants use to use?.well, you just can?t say no.

A little while ago, I came across yet another blog post from a Mama that speaks of how ?difficult? and ?energy-sapping? Motherhood is. It then goes on to elaborate her difficult days ad nauseam. This isn?t the first post I?ve read like this, and sadly, probably won?t be the last.

Some find this blog post funny, insightful, honest, and refreshing.

I personally find it sad. It really makes me want to cry.

Our sweet Rebecca perfecting the bottom lip stuck out?maneuver.

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Sad that anyone thinks of Motherhood in these terms. Sad that Mamas out there aren?t truly seizing the day and truly enjoying each day they are granted to be with their sweet babes. Sad that SO many comments in support of such a life are written. Sad that this is thought of as the way things are and should be. Sad that SO many are seemingly missing out on the wonderfulness and awe that is Motherhood.

I dreamed of being a Mama my whole childhood. Being a Mama and wife to the man God chose for me were my life?s ambitions, my ?career? goals if you will. In high school, when they?d host Career Day, I?d hang out in the office with the ladies there. There was no career that interested me. While I had the grades needed to go to college, I simply could not justify the cost nor the time involved. I ?only? desired to become a wife and Mama.

Now, maybe it?s because my Mom was home with us and truly raised us, not just allowed us to grow up. Or maybe it?s because I just don?t ?dream big?. Or maybe it?s because I?m a child of the 70?s and life was still a slower pace with Moms at home for their children. Or maybe it?s because I was raised on a dairy farm, where hard work and togetherness were a necessity of daily life.

Whatever the reason, those were my goals.

I went on my first date when I was 19. I married that first date a year and a half later.

This photo was taken about 6 months after our first date. ?Yes, it was the time for big hair and big glasses?

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We?re still married and madly in love 21 years later. We?ve been blessed to be the parents of 5 children, four of whom we get to raise and one called to Jesus while still in my womb at 11 weeks old.

Yes, blessed. Abundantly so (hence the title of my blog!).

Has it always been an easy process? Nope. But, I wouldn?t trade raising my children for ANYTHING the world has to offer. They are my light, my joy, and my love. Being their Mama is the greatest honor I know.

I do remember the days of newborns, of toddlers, of 4 year olds, of potty training, of endless laundry, of endless diaper changes, of near exhaustion after a day of activities. It is work to both bring those sweet faces into the world and to mold them into responsible, mature human beings.

?Natalie after a LONG day of playing!

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I have sometimes been accused of painting an inaccurate picture of motherhood. That I somehow look through rose-colored glasses when I speak of it. Nothing could be further from the truth.

My suggestions?
You aren?t getting enough sleep because your little one won?t sleep? Take him to bed with you (I personally feel that?s where he belongs when little anyhow). All of you will get more restful sleep. There, no more sleepless nights. No more zombie Mama the next day. What? You don?t want to share your bed with your babe? Why? They need you. How can you deny them their needs just because it?s at night? What? You don?t want a 6 year old sleeping with you still? We had all four of babes sleep with us. They are now aged 9-18 and none of them slept with us past the age of 2-1/2. In the grand scheme of things, 2-1/2 years out of 9 is not that much, 2-1/2 years out of 18 is even less. And, obviously, we were able to enjoy ?couple time? as we do have more than one child.

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Rebecca right where she belonged when sleeping?next to her Mama?

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You aren?t getting enough ?me? time? What exactly IS ?me? time?? For most who complain about a lack thereof, it?s time away from their children. Why exactly did you crave and desire to have children? Why do you want to be away from them? The time is fleeting. You may not realize it now with an infant, a toddler, or even a child just starting school. But it is slipping away far faster than you can imagine. This is the time to put aside some of those desires and just relish your incredibly important role as a Mama.

Sleeping angel Mary?.seems so long ago that this photo was taken.

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You get tired of chasing 2 year olds, going to the grocery store and keeping track of everyone, or the noise? Let?s just say, some discipline and being consistent would alleviate most of those issues. (And before you say it, I realize there are children with medical issues that cannot control themselves with those methods?.I understand that and I?m not speaking to that. I?m speaking to normally developed children who simply lack consistent discipline). My children were never allowed out of my sight while out and about. They didn?t go to the next aisle over or anywhere else without me. My saying always was (and is), ?If I can?t see you, I don?t know that you are safe.? I did take the time, when we weren?t rushed, to visit the toy department, the pet department, or whatever department interested them at the time. I gave their needs and desires importance, just as I wanted them to give my needs of grocery shopping importance.

Thomas slip-sliding away at Aunt Penny?s.

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I don?t mean this to be a condemnation on any Mama. Lord knows a stay at home Mama gets enough of that from the media and other sources. Our role is crucial to the well-being of our children, our next generation, our future. The time we invest today in our children will directly affect their future. They need us to mother them. They need us to teach them. They need us to show them that they are indeed important and loved.

Mary holding a butterfly.

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All it takes is a quick look around to see those who do not have this at home. Our home should be a safe haven for all those in it. Peace should reign supreme over our home. Our children should know that their parents love and adore them?and that means issuing discipline in love when necessary. Our children should be taught at home so that trips away from home, whether to the store, the library, or visiting friends & family, are fun, productive, and enjoyable for all. We never wanted to be ?that family? where folks would cringe at the thought of spending time with our family. We always went everywhere (and still do when we?re all home) as a ?pack?. If you saw one of us, you most likely saw all six of us.

Our family trip to the Parthenon in Nashville in 2010.

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We did not and still do not allow bickering and fighting amongst our children. We told them each from the beginning that their siblings are their life-long friends and that they need each other till the end. This is not to say that it didn?t happen ever. It is to say that it was dealt with swiftly when it did. There?s no name-calling, belittling, or other such terrible things allowed. We are here to build each other up and love each other, not tear down. There?s enough tearing down that happens ?in the world?, it shouldn?t be happening in our homes, their safe haven.

Natalie?s 2nd birthday and Thomas? 6th birthday party. Yes, they do still treat each other as their best friends?.as they do their other two sisters.?

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And, as a side note, there are TONS of women out there whose greatest dream is to be called Mama, yet for whatever reason, that dream has not been realized. Their hearts genuinely ache to hold a babe of their very own. I can only imagine how hard it is for them to hear Mamas complain about their ?job?.

So, yes, DO seize the day. Seize the moment. Seize the time you have been granted to be a Mama to your babes. They will not live with you forever. And you truly will look back one day and see that it was both worth it and not quite as bad as you imagined it to be. And, you might just be one of ?those? Mamas telling young Mamas to truly enjoy even ?those? moments. It?s over too quick, I tell ya.

The time truly is fleeting. That sweet babe with her lip stuck out at the beginning of this post? That?s her about a year ago on her first day of cosmetology school after graduating from our homeschool high school early. She?s now about 3 weeks away from cosmetology school graduation and ready to begin her working life.?

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Source: http://ourabundantblessings.com/2012/02/17/motherhood-my-joy-not-my-job/

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The Republic of Iceland comprises the island of Iceland and outlying small islands in the north Atlantic Ocean between Greenland, Norway, Scotland and Ireland. Known for its glaciers, thermal springs, dramatic geysers, active volcanoes with lava fields, waterfalls, snow-capped mountains, bays, fjords and green valleys, Iceland?s unique landscape is the perfect holiday destination for nature lovers. The capital, Reykjav?k, is home to around half of nation?s population of around 300,000 people. The official language is Icelandish, but English is widely spoken, as are other Nordic languages and German.

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Reykjav?k is a compact city with a lot of vitality based around fine dining, popular bars, and a good range of specialty shops. From the city you can take a whale watching trip, go for a hike, visit Europe?s largest glacier, fish the rivers, take a rafting expedition, and explore the snowy surrounds on a snow scooter. The annual Summer Solstice Festival brings the locals out for a fun time and this is an especially good time for a visit. Reykjavik attractions include Hallgrimskirkja Church, The National Museum of Iceland, The Botanical Gardens and the Einar J?nsson Museum. You should try to visit Minniborg just 75 km east of the city.

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Climate

The climate is temperate with damp and cool summers and mild and windy winters. The highest temperature recorded was 30.5C and the lowest temperature was -38C.

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Local Customs

Handshaking is customary and the people pay careful attention to their appearance, although casual wear is widely acceptable. Service charges are included in the bills most of the time and tips are not expected.

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Travel

The national airline of Iceland is Icelandair which operates to many internations destinations such as Amsterdam, Baltimore, Boston, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Halifax, London, Minneapolis, Orlando, Oslo, Paris, Stockholm and Washington, plus other destinations in the summertime only. Other Scandinavian, carriers also operate services. The major airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF) located at 54 miles south of Reykjavik.

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Duty Free Items

1. 200 cigarettes or 250g of other tobacco products

2. 1 liter spirits and 1 liter wine, or 1 liter spirits and 6 liter beer; or 1 liter wine and 6 liter beer; or 2.25 liter wine

3. Food items up to 3kg not exceeding kr13,000

4.?? Permits from Post & Telecom Authorities are required for cordless phones,?? remote controls or radio transmitters. It is not required for a GSM mobile phone

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Prohibited Items

Un-canned goods, meat or dairy products, Narcotics, pornography, firearms, ammunition, weapons, eggs, plants, endangered species, fireworks and alcoholic beverages that contain more than sixty per cent alcohol.

For more information about Iceland holiday and Minniburg Travel please visit our website http://www.visitminniborg.com/ !

Source: http://articlegoes.com/iceland-travel-tips.html

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