How to Get Your Child to Appreciate the Masterpiece That Is You

Taking children to a museum can be so fun - especially this month as May is officially Museum Month.???

Have you noticed that everything in a children?s museum seems to amaze kids? What is it about these places that transform children into such ideal creatures? They listen carefully as you describe what they are looking at for hour upon hour; they are engaged and happy?showing wonder in their eyes without a shred of bad behavior looming within.?

Allow me to share how museums use many of the aspects from my holistic "5 Polka Dots" approach to Smart Kids and Happy Families so you can easily achieve these same results at home.


  • Children?s museums know that PLAY is every child?s primary occupation.

  • They provide opportunities for hands-on exploration that provides MULTI-SENSORY feedback to draw your child into an experience rather than entertaining with complicated gadgets or toys.

  • Their exhibits are designed to intrinsically MOTIVATE your child by grabbing her attention, which sets her brain up for natural learning and new neural pathways.

  • They present large, real-life concepts such as cause and effect of hurricanes in terms that are SIMPLIFIED but still informative.

  • Children?s museums aim to involve the whole FAMILY so kids and parents have a shared experience that promotes bonding, self-discovery and creativity.?
Stimulating your child?s brain for accelerated learning and emotional connection can occur quite easily at home. For a novel experience aside from your typical daily routine, set aside 15-minutes of special time to simply play with your child.

By following their lead and allowing them to explore items that interest them most, without any intentional re-direction or educational questions (e.g. What color is your ball?) , you foster a wondrous environment for exploration and natural learning.

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Barbecues 'bottom of the list' for mothers of fallen troops

Tribute to Sgt. Robert Weinger, Staff Sgt. Timothy Bowles, Sgt. Christopher Abeyta and Spc. Norman Cain III.

By Jeff Black, msnbc.com

As a boy, Bob Weinger played soccer and was on the school wrestling team in his hometown of Round Lake, Ill.,?north of Chicago. He rode motorcycles and drag raced his car as a teenager -- a ?crazy kid,? said his mother, Susan Weinger.

?He always wanted to be a GI Joe,? she said.

Courtesy Susan Weinger

In 2006, Bob joined the Illinois National Guard, went to boot camp and then straight to Iraq. There, he guarded prisoners. His mother later learned that one of them was former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.


Bob came home, but after trouble finding a job, signed up for another tour of duty, knowing he was heading to Afghanistan.

On March 15, 2009, Sgt. Robert Weinger was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in the village of Kot, in eastern Afghanistan. He was 24.

Susan Weinger is one of thousands of mothers of fallen soldiers who each year take part in annual Memorial Day services across the country. For many Americans, the holiday marks the traditional start of summer. But for loved ones of the fallen, it's a somber day to honor the dead.

Like Weinger, many?mothers of fallen soldiers?belong to a group called the American Gold Star Mothers, named for the traditional gold star put in windows of homes signifying a family of a fallen soldier.

Killed in the same attack as Bob Weinger were Staff Sgt. Timothy Bowles, Sgt. Christopher Abeyta and Spc. Norman Cain III. Cain?s sister, Bree Otto, has posted a video on YouTube titled 'Never Forget' to remember the fallen Illinois guardsmen.

A short time after Bob?s death,?a soldier in uniform knocked on Susan Weinger?s door. ?I knew if they came to the door he was dead,? she said. ?If he was just hurt it would be a phone call.?

Courtesy Susan Weinger

From left: Bob's fiancee, Tanya Colatorti; Bob; Bob's younger brother Paul Weinger; his aunt Vicki King; and Bob's mom, Sue Weinger.

The man asked if she was Sgt. Robert Weinger?s mother. ?I just kept asking, ?is he dead, is he dead,? and the man kept repeating ??Are you Sgt. Bob Weinger?s mother?? and he wouldn?t answer. Finally, he just bowed his head, and said, ?he?s dead.??

??I was numb for almost a year,? Susan Weinger, a middle school librarian, said. ?I finally went back to work just because I wasn?t any good at home anymore.?

She became involved in the American Gold Star Mothers?-- she?s now the president of the Northern Illinois chapter -- because she said she knew her son wouldn?t want her to grieve forever.

Betsy Schultz, of Port Angeles, Wash. started a foundation to honor her son, Capt. Joseph Schultz, 36, who was killed in action in Wardak Province, Afghanistan, on May 29, 2011.

The Captain Joseph House Foundation is meant as a living memorial, with the organization funding a retreat for service members and their families at a former bed and breakfast on the scenic Olympic Peninsula.?

Schultz is bracing for the year anniversary of her son's death.

Courtesy Betsy Schultz

?The last four to five days for me is just getting to the 29th, ?Betsy Schultz said. ?And it?s really hard. I feel like I?m putting the breaks on. I don?t want May 29 to come. It just brings it all back very fresh.??

For many mothers, as time passes by, public service helps them through the sorrow.?

?We?re not a grief organization,? national American Gold Star Mothers president Norma Luther told msnbc.com. ?We are here to support each other. We do that by banding together and working for veterans in the hospitals and nursing homes and just stepping in wherever we see that they have a need. By doing that we begin to heal.?

?At the bottom of our list are barbecues and picnics and the like,? Luther? said. ?We hope everyone can try to remember what this day is for.?

Luther lost her son Glen. P. Adams Jr., a 27-year-old West Point graduate, to a helicopter accident in Germany in 1988. She said her emphasis has been to bring home the message that all mothers who have lost a son or daughter while serving in the military are gold star mothers, not just moms who have lost their children from combat deaths.

?Those deaths deserve as much recognition, respect and honor as someone who was killed in a war zone,? Luther said.

This weekend, services to honor veterans are planned in nearly every city and town in the country.

Luther will be at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Monday when, on the 50th anniversary of the war,?President Obama and other officials will pay homage to those who served there.

Susan Weinger will be in Chicago on Sunday for a Memorial Day parade, and on Monday will be at the cemetery to honor her son by planting a tree.?

Betsy Schultz will spend Friday at Fort Bragg, N.C., for memorial services for Joseph, who was an Army Ranger in special forces. On Saturday, she will go to Arlington National Cemetery, where her son is buried. On Monday she will attend a breakfast at the White House for gold star families.

"It?s an honor to have them honor Joseph in this way," Betsy Schultz said. "He believed and he gave everything. I supported his decision to do what he does. He was proud to be an American and be there for his country. How could I not feel proud."?

On Sunday night, a national Memorial Day concert?called ?A Night of Remembrance? will take place on the Capitol Mall in Washington, D.C., to pay tribute to Americans who have served and their loved ones. It will be broadcast live at 8 p.m. ET on many PBS stations.

NPR is also hosting a Virtual Wall of Remembrance, where people can post memories of their loved ones who died in war.

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SOMALIA: Two thousand students sit exams in Mogadishu University

May 27, 2012 ????? 7 Comments

Mogadishu University

MOGADISHU ? More than two thousand students have sat for their final exams in Mogadishu University for the fifth time since its official inauguration two decades ago on Saturday.

The students who are studying different courses in six different faculties across two campuses consist of men and women.

Prof. Dr. Ali Sheikh Ahmed, the President of the university, said despite violence and anarchy the university has not stopped teaching a single day since relocating to the outskirts of Mogadishu.

He added the new $25 million campus which was completed in 2007 can accommodate more than 12,000 students. It was partly funded by the Islamic Development Bank in Saudi Arabia, among other donors.

?The administration and teachers have sacrificed a lot during the civil war in the country, working in difficult conditions. The university is ready to add new faculties,? he said.

He thanked teachers, parents and students for having faith in the institution and for their dedication despite the instability in Somalia.

The university has also has small campus in the port town of Bosaasso in nort-east region of Somalia.

Mogadishu University is one of the leading institutions in Somalia and is currently ranked top 40 universities in Africa.

Somalilandpress

May 27, 2012

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By Qalinle Hussein

Tags: Education Links, exams, Mogadishu, Somalia, University

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Mexico's Former Ruling Party Suspends Ex-Governor

MEXICO CITY ? Mexico's former ruling party has suspended the membership of a former governor accused of accepting millions of dollars in bribes from drug cartels.

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MEXICO CITY ? Mexico's former ruling party has suspended the membership of a former governor accused of accepting millions of dollars in bribes from drug cartels.

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Ways To Master The Skills For Bowling | Recreation and Sports Tips ...

Bowling games are one of the most popular sports for groups of folk. Many groups of pals and family spend their time together playing bowling games. It is also possible to play bowling games on the web. There are many web sites where you can play bowling games and test your talents. Here under I have mentioned some features of the bowling games which you can play online.

Online bowling games can be played absolutely free. There are many websites where you can play these games. Though the online game isn?t near the actual deal , there are still advantages to it.

The primary benefit is that you will learn the rules of the game. If you've never played the game in real, then by playing the game online you?ll understand the scoring system. You?ll also learn how to play the game in a group.

When you play the bowling game online you will begin to know how to throw the ball. Naturally you do not have the ball in your hand and you do not feel the weight of the ball, but you'll understand in which angle to throw the ball. You may find out how to avoid the ball slides of the lane.

Once you have boned up on the fundamentals, you will need to go to the bowling and do the real deal. In bowling nothing is better than the weight of the balls in your hand, the slide and then when you let go the ball and see it rolling to the pins. This is a feeling you can't learn from online bowling. Online bowling is great method to learn the theory. But only practice in the bowling hall will make you become better.

I have mentioned some benefits of web bowling games. But it is not the real deal. To become good and enjoy you've got to go to the bowling and get your hands dirty.

Bowling games are a great way to spend time with your pals and family.Free bowling games can be played online to understand the rules of the game.

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Dontre Wilson Picks Oregon Over Texas

Dontre Wilson won't be wearing burnt orange in college (Photo by the author).

The most shocking thing about what went down Friday night at the DeSoto spring game wasn't 2013 all-purpose back Dontre Wilson announcing his choice of Oregon over Texas, Ohio State, and others. It was a hectic month finally coming to a close for the speedster that saw him announce and delay his decision before returning to his original plan.

At times, it seemed that Wilson wasn't on the same page with his father and his head coach, as conflicting reports emerged from regarding the timing of his decision and his favorites, culminating in Wilson telling Horns Nation on Thursday that he was tired of the recruiting process ($) and wanted to get it over with.

Oregon has always seemed like a better fit for Wilson than Texas, as Chip Kelly's offense will take full advantage of his skillset, something that the Longhorns can only promise, but not show any evidence of delivering. Co-offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin could only try to sell Wilson on the idea of playing in a DJ Monroe role, except he would actually get the football. Wilson didn't buy it.

In terms of how it impacts Texas recruiting, it doesn't much. It keeps open another spot, but Wilson has been such a longshot for so long that he hasn't figured heavily into serious analysis of the state of recruiting for the 'Horns. A luxury take ever since the addition of Daje Johnson in the 2012 class, losing Wilson isn't much of a blow for Texas, despite his prodigious talents.

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Backstage at Disrupt, Greylock?s John Lilly on Building Apps for Phones vs Tablets

Screen shot 2012-05-25 at 11.34.17 AMIf you're building apps for phones or tablets, here's a must-see discussion for you. We were able to corral Greylock's John Lilly (who recently helped lead an investment in Instagram, right before it was acquired) backstage at Disrupt NYC earlier this week for a more casual conversation about the mobile app ecosystem and hardware. In this short talk, Lilly shared his views about the similarities and differences of building applications for mobile devices, taking care to point out that he sees many great entrepreneurs approaching the phone in a similar manner to how they approach the tablet. While the operating systems are similar on iPhone and iOS, for instance, the use cases, usage by time of day, and monetization opportunities are entirely different. Lilly encourages entrepreneurs to ask how to get their ideas on the homescreens of users' phones and tablets.

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