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Here are some reasons to love March?. March 1: As the saying goes, March comes “in like a lion, out like a lamb.” That was certainly true on March 1st, 2007, when a detachment of 170 Swiss infantrymen accidentally invaded neighboring Liechtenstein when they got lost on a training mission; March 2: NASA astronaut Scott Kelly returned from space after one full year, setting a new record for the longest uninterrupted trip to space; March 5: Thirsty bros observe Cinco De Marcho, initiating a 12-day drinking regimen for anyone who wishes to “train one’s liver for the closing ceremonies on St. Patrick’s Day.” By the way, this is why we wear green for St. Patrick’s Day; March 6: The Day of The Dude encourages participants to honor The Big Lebowski by takin’er easy all day, man.; March 13: Daylight saving time begins, freeing American city-dwellers from the constant refrain of “it’s dark before I even leave work; March 20: The sun shines on the equator for the Vernal Equinox, giving us a near 50-50 split of day and night; March 21: The 10th anniversary Twitter founder Jack Dorsey inaugurating the social media site with its profound first tweet: “just setting up my twitter; March 27: Easter Sunday a great day people celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus;
Examples of Seasonal Symbolism
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In literature, a reference to a cold winter day or a ray of sunshine may allude to more than its literal meaning. Writers use symbols related to seasons to express ideas such as feelings, the passing of time and age. By noticing key words related to the time of year, a reader gets a better understanding of the meaning behind a writer’s expressions.
Spring Joy and Love Themes of rebirth and renewal often use symbols from the spring season. Spring also refers to love, hope, youth and growth. T he seasonal symbolism for this period may also allude to religious celebrations such as Passover or Easter. Poets like Walt Whitman, Amy Lowell and Robert Burns use lilac blossoms as a seasonal symbol for ongoing hope and renewal. William Shakespeare notes how the cuckoo birds emerge in the spring to mock married men in the poem “Spring.”
Easy-To-Grow Plants You Should Plant This Spring
It's not too late to add a splash of color to your garden. If you didn't get your bulbs planted in the fall, don't worry. You can still get some plants going this spring. Assuming your ground has thawed or you are using planters, these plants are perfect for planting in the spring, and will full y blossom just in time for the warm summer weather. Native plants will grow better and with less fuss than a nonnative; they're acclimated to where you live and usually need less care. Check your local nursery can provide a list of plants native to your area . Herb and vegetable gardens are perfect for planting in the spring. You can enjoy their offerings just in time for your first summer BBQ. Choose vegetables that you can seed directly into the ground or into containers, such as peas, beans, radishes, carrots, lettuce, an d swiss chard. All are great growers that require minimal maintenance. Tomatoes can be picky when they're young. You're better off buying starters from a reliable supplier instead of seeding your own. Buy indeterminate varieties—they keep fruiting for as long as they want, whereas determinate varieties put out a fixed number and then call it quits. Some plants, such as asparagus and rhubarb, and some herbs, such as mint, oregano, and parsley, just keep growing year after year. Look for varieties that will overwinter so you don't have to replant each season. "There are a lot of new breeds coming out that are hardier, bred for cold winters," Mo ss-Sprague says.
When selecting ornamental flowers, annuals may seem like the obvious choice—you buy them at the beginning of the season and throw them out when it's over. But because annuals typically aren't native plants, they tend to need more water and fertilizer, which means more work for you. P erennials, on the other hand, will do better and need less maintenance, and you don't have to replant every season. Examples of easy-to-plant perennials are bear's breeches, hosts, and red-hot pokers. Available in an amazing array of color combinations, gazanias are brightly colored flowers that attract a host of insects to aid with pollination. The flowers open and close depending on the intensity of the light, which is why you should plant them in full sun, where they’ll be happiest. On a sunny day, your garden will be bursting with color and teaming with nature's own aerobics if you’ve chosen to plant gazanias, and, best of all, these plants will flower for most of the year. You can’t ask for better value-for-money.
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Ethel Martin-Miller Hey everybody, time is flying! We’re now in the third month of the year and everything possible has already happened for many of us. I have a list of positive and negative situations that has happen to me and I’m sure you have your list. Well, one thing that can make me happy is to start planning my next camping trip. Camping makes me happy.! Spring is near and it’s time to do the things that will make us feel better, so start thinking of something to plan on doing! I would like to dedicate the poem below to myself and all of our readers.
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“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:25) “I don’t go to church anymore. They’re all hypocrites!” Tara said to Pastor Tim. On more than one occasion Pastor Tim had heard this sort of comment. He’d be first to agree the church is made up of people who were not perfect––neither was he for that matter. But each time Pastor Tim heard such comments, his heart would break because he knew the incredible value of doing life together with the body of Christ. Pastor Tim had long ago learned how Satan uses people and circumstances to disappoint Christians to pull them away from the very people God would use to bless, train, and encourage them at church. But recognizing the enemy’s schemes did not ease the sorrow of his (or any pastor’s) heart for his people. Maybe you don’t have issues with anyone at church; you’re just really busy on weekends doing other things–– good things. Attending your kid’s soccer games, going on family getaways, and fixing stuff around the house are all “good things” but if they regularly take you away from church attendance, you would do well to realize you’re choosing the captivity of activity over what God says is more important. Going to church is not about getting your attendance gold star, nor is it about gaining God’s favor for the week because you assembled together with His people. Church is not a place to go, rather it is a living body where God wants you to become a part––for your good and His glory. Let’s look at only 10 of many reasons to go to church––even when you don’t feel like it. 1. To Hear the Preaching of the Word If the word of God is quick, powerful, and sharper than a sword (Hebrews 4:12), then hearing the preaching of Scripture is vital to your spiritual well-being. 2. To Participate in Corporate Worship Worshiping God alone is wonderful, but nothing can replace the beauty of coming together corporately to worship Him with others who also have His Spirit in them through the redeeming work of salvation. 3. Because Iron Sharpens Iron That is what Proverbs 27:17 tells us. Meeting regularly with other believers is a source
of encouragement and strength. But know this: when iron rubs against iron, not only does it become sharper, it also causes sparks! It’s just part of the process. 4. To Exercise Your Gift From preaching to encouraging, hospitality to administration, God equips His children with gifts to serve Christ. (See 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12:6). When a church body is healthy, its members realize they are part of the congregation not only to receive but also to be a blessing. 5. To Encourage Your Pastor Can’t you just hear Paul’s affection for these precious people who partnered with him in spreading the glorious gospel of grace? This is also how your Pastor is made to feel. 6. To Find Godly Mentors In the church you’ll discover many people who have walked the road ahead of you. Their wisdom, insights, and even vulnerability to teach you from their mistakes is one way God provides to help you grow. 7. To Teach Your Kids to Love the Church In 18 years as a youth pastor’s wife, many times parents would drop off their student asking us to “fix them.” Often the parents grew up in church but walked away after they grew up. Most never really had a relationship with Jesus. However, when their own kids were at risk, it was to the church they often returned. 8. To be a Light to Your Community Jesus said the world will know we are His disciples by our love for one another, so of course Satan wants to destroy any sense of love and community in the body of Christ. 9. To Bear Each Other's Burdens Galatians 6:2 teaches us to bear each other’s burdens to fulfill the law of Christ. Life can be hard, right? In a moment everything can change. Just when things are going great, a phone call, diagnosis, or a host of other mishaps can leave you feeling afraid and alone. 10. Because God Says To Hebrews 10:25 says, “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” I don’t think the writer of Hebrews could make any clearer God’s desire to have you regularly assemble together with His people.
Every minute someone leaves this world behind. We are all in “the line” without knowing it. We never know how many people are before us. We can not move to the back of the line. We can not step out of the line. We can not avoid the line. So while we wait in line - Make moments count. Make priorities. Make the time. Make your gifts known. Make the change. Make love. Make up. Make peace. Make sure to tell your people they are loved. Make sure to have no regrets. Make sure you are ready.
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WHAT PEOPLE WILL PAY! MOST EXPENSIVE PUREBRED DOGS AKITA- Price: $1,500–$5,000 Hailing from the land of the rising sun, this Japanese import is known for fierce loyalty and extreme intelligence, as well as bringing good luck. Amazingly, they would’ve gone extinct after WWII but for one man’s singlehanded efforts to save them. Helen Keller brought the first Akita to the United States. First time dog owners may be discouraged from this breed (as that canine intellect can make training difficult) but with proper experience and socialization they’re affectionate, lifelong friends. They’re also used as therapy dogs. CANADIAN ESKIMO-Price: $3,000-&6,000 One of oldest purebreds from the North American continent, one might momentarily mistake them for wolves. Strong, powerful, and athletic, these dogs have a strong prey drive like their wolf cousins, but they develop equally strong bonds with a human family. PHARAOH HOUND-Price: $2,500–$6,500 The name conjures images of ancient Egyptian leaders, and it’s appropriate given that this hound is one of the world’s oldest domesticated dog breeds. A regal, slender appearance must be maintained with rigorous daily exercise for this pricey prince. Good with children, these dogs also blush when excited! ROTTWEILER-Price: $2,000–$8,000 These four-legged protectors are known for their patience, and you may need to be patient saving up to purchase one! Considered the most versatile of all breeds, they get used as fierce first responders by police, military, customs agents, and more. Any dog used for search and rescue efforts demonstrates quite a value, so even if you just want a house pet, they’re going to cost more than the average dog. Price: $5,000–$8,000 If this dog’s appearance makes you feel like singing “The Circle of Life,” it’s because Lowchen means “little lion” in German. This breed is certainly a little lion king when it comes to the price tag, and also because they’re determined to be the leader among other animals (and you, if you’re lax on training). Properly conditioned, they are popular show dogs, so you can hold up your four-legged friend with pride for all to see. ENGLISH BULLDOG-Price: $2,500–$9,000-Despite being known for a large number of health problems, the funny faces and silly antics of these characters make them one of the most popular dogs in the United States. That short face and shuffling gait melts hearts, and bulldogs tend to think they’re bigger than they really are. Popular as sports mascots or just house pets, the roly-poly pooches live up to 10 years but often average closer to 6. SAMOYED-Price: $4,000–$11,000 Smile! A dog renowned for their ability to curl those happy lips, the “Samoyed smile” has invariably earned this entry their higher price point. The beautiful, stark white weather-resistant coat probably doesn’t hurt either. They’re so friendly they don’t make good watchdogs, but if you’re paying to play these fun-loving canines are going to give you your money’s worth. CAVALIER CHARLES KING SPANIEL-Price: $1,000– $14,000 If you’re looking for a smaller dog when you write that large check, or a dog that isn’t as difficult to train, you can’t go wrong with the endearing Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Though it’s one of the largest toy breeds with a height of 12-13 inches, it’s pint-sized compared to many sturdier entries on this list and only requires gentle obedience training to be a cute companion. Of course it costs a small fortune: named for King Charles II, the breed embodies rich royalty. TIBETAN MASTIFF-Price: $5,000–more than a million bucks! Not only one of the most intelligent breeds in existence, this sturdy, well-mannered pooch is not for the frugal. The reserved, regal bearing and aloof appearance might make you think they’ve come from a monastery from their country of origin.
Price: $1,400–$3,000 Hugely popular—even, yes, trendy— the French bulldog will set you back a pretty penny. But they sure are adorable, aren’t they?
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Health Benefits and Risks of Drinking Coffee When people think of coffee, they usually think of its ability to provide an energy boost. However, according to some research, it can also offer some other important health benefits, such as a lower risk of liver cancer, type 2 diabetes, and heart failure. Worldwide, experts estimate that people consume around 2.25 billion cups of coffee per day. Researchers have looked at the benefits of drinking coffee for conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and liver disease. There is evidence to support some, but not all, of these claims. Coffee contains a number of useful nutrients, including riboflavin (vitamin B-2), niacin (vitamin B3), magnesium, potassium, and various phenolic compounds, or antioxidants. Some experts suggest that these and other ingredients in coffee can benefit the human body in various ways.
risk of metabolic syndrome, including type 2 diabetes.
risk of anxiety, especially among people with panic disorder or social anxiety disorder. Less commonly, it Coffee is low in calories, but adding sugar and cream will may trigger mania and psychosis in those who are susceptible. change its nutritional value. Regular black coffee (without milk or cream) is low in calories. In fact, a typical cup of black coffee only contains around 2 calories. Meta-analysis from 2017 concluded that it is However, adding cream or sugar will increase the calorif- “generally safe� for most people to consume three to four ic value. Coffee beans also contain polyphenols, a type of cups of coffee per day, and that doing so may actually antioxidant. Antioxidants can help rid the body of free reduce the risk of certain health conditions. Smoking may radicals, a type of waste product that the body naturally cancel out any benefits of drinking coffee. produces as a result of certain processes. Free radicals are Caffeine is an important feature of coffee, but toxic and may cause inflammation. Scientists have found coffee contains many compounds, and there are different links between inflammation and various aspects of meta- ways of drinking it. This makes it difficult to determine bolic syndrome, including type 2 diabetes and obesity. exactly how coffee affects a person and which components have which benefits and risks. A person who wishes to derive health benefits In 2018, some researchers suggested that the antioxidant content of coffee may offer protection from from coffee should avoid exceeding the daily metabolic syndrome. Drinking too much coffee can also recommended intake and try to monitor the ingredients have some adverse effects. Some studies have found that they add, such as sugar, cream, or flavorings, as these Researchers who gathered data on over 48,000 people women who drink a lot of coffee may have a higher risk may not be healthful. found that those who increased their coffee consumption of bone fractures. by at least one cup per day over 4 years had an 11% lower Men with a higher coffee intake, on the other hand, risk of type 2 diabetes than those who did not increase appear to have a slightly lower risk. their intake. A meta-analysis from 2017 concluded that People who drink a lot of coffee may have a people who drank four to six cups of either caffeinated or slightly higher risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease. decaffeinated coffee each day appeared to have a lower Consuming high amounts of caffeine may increase the
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BROCCOLI POTATO VEGAN DELIGHTFUL SOUP
Alert Parents! Trending TikTok ‘Skull Breaker Challenge’ ‘Dangerous’ for Children
By. Jackie Baber
Wholesome and lightened-up vegan broccoli potato soup spiced with a dash of Dijon mustard, a sprinkle of brown sugar and cumin spices. Keep a bag of frozen broccoli in the freezer for an easy dump and eat soup recipe! Chop and dice all the vegetables. Heat a large pot on the stove-top on medium low. Add all the ingredients except the coconut milk. Cover and heat for 20 minutes. Add the coconut milk about 5-10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with extra parsley and add more salt and pepper to desired taste. Chop and dice all the vegetables. Heat a large pot on the stove-top on medium low. Add all ingredients except the coconut milk. Cover and heat for 20 minutes. Add the coconut milk about 5-10 minutes before serving. Dazzle with olive oil and garnish with extra parsley and add more salt and pepper to desired taste 8 red potatoes
3 teaspoons cumin
4 cup vegetable broth 1cup carrots chopped
1½ Himalayan salt ½ teaspoon black pepper
1cup celery chopped ½ red onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
1 16-ounce bag frozen broccoli ½ cup nutritional yeast flakes 1 bay leaf
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 Tablespoon brown sugar 3 cups unsweetened coconut milk
Notes – It is optional to mash the soup with a potato masher after cooking for a creamier texture. This mashes the potatoes and makes them less chunky.
TikTok is an app where people create content and record themselves, mostly singing and dancing but some are using the app to trick others. The “Skull Breaker Challenge” trend records someone while they think they are learning a new dance move. When they jump into the air, two people kick out their legs which can cause them to fall on their head or neck. To see this is horrible! Parent google this action to see it for yourselves and then discuss with your children. “It’s not funny. They shouldn’t do that. Somebody is going to end up seriously hurt or worst. “Death” Health experts speaks about the risks some kids are taking, “They’re going airborne when they do this. It’s not like they are just crumbling down. They are going airborne and smacking their head on the ground.” This is being show on Facebook and other medias that children have access visa different apps, we can stop this before a lot of kids come into TikTok challenges. “It may attract kids because they may think it’s funny, but it’s really dangerous! Hitting the back of the head or neck could cause a concussion, fracture, brain damage, cervical spine injury or cause a child to become paralyzed. Most kids who use TikTok are middle school aged. “It’s really important that parents and teachers are explaining to kids that this is actually an assault, it’s a form of cyber bullying and it absolutely has to stop! Talk to your kids not to play this trick on anyone. I suggest that parents ask their
children if they’ve heard of the challenge, ask them what they think it is and inform children of the consequences. Children are also doing other challenges through the app including the “Outlet Challenge” that encourages people to plug an outlet into the wall and put a penny behind it. This results in electrical sparks and possible fires. “There’s more out there than a parent could ever imagine, so if you’re not talking to your children’s and checking on your kid’s social media, then you are missing the boat! There are some parent that doesn’t allow their younger children to use social media because of bullying and inappropriate postings. “I think you should always know what your kids are doing and be aware of what’s going on in their lives so that way you can help prevent things from happening that could have been prevented.” TikTok community guidelines do not allow content that encourage or promote dangerous challenges. Any reported behavior is removed, according to a TikTok spokesperson. The company is also making changes. TikTok introduced a family safety mode last week that gives parents more control on their children’s accounts.
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