You are here: 50 Fun Summer Activities for Kids « Pomegranate Citrus Mocktail – Perfect for HolidaysUniversal CityWalk Orlando Restaurants and Nightlife » My kids have enjoyed a few of these over summertime. The baking of cookies is a season round thing for us 🙂 These are all great ideas! My sister loves when we tie dye shirts I have gotten so many ideas from this post. Summer is almost here, so I need to get things ready for the kids summer vacation. Privacy Policy…You are here: 50 Fun Summer Activities for Kids « Pomegranate Citrus Mocktail – Perfect for HolidaysUniversal CityWalk Orlando Restaurants and Nightlife » My kids have enjoyed a few of these over summertime. The baking of cookies is a season round thing for us 🙂 These are all great ideas! My sister loves when we tie dye shirts I have gotten so many ideas from this post. Summer is almost here, so I need to get things ready for the kids summer vacation. Privacy PolicyWW…

Near the end of January, a terrorist group known as Boko Haram massacred eighty six civilians residing in villages located in northeastern Nigeria. Children were shown no mercy in these horrendous attacks that took place at night. The attacks occurred in the city of Maiduguri, where Boko Haram originated. The brutal attacks continued for hours, targeting camps that homed nearly twenty-five thousand refugees. Maiduguri was not the only area to be confronted with such violence. The village of Dalori was faced with an attack where many victims were burned or shot. Eyewitnesses observed the...…Near the end of January, a terrorist group known as Boko Haram massacred eighty six civilians residing in villages located in northeastern Nigeria. Children were shown no mercy in these horrendous attacks that took place at night. The attacks occurred in the city of Maiduguri, where Boko Haram originated. The brutal attacks continued for hours, targeting camps that homed nearly twenty-five thousand refugees. Maiduguri was not the only area to be confronted with such violence. The village of Dalori was faced with an attack where many victims were burned or shot. Eyewitnesses observed the...WW…

On January 15, 2016, Walmart publicized a plan to close 269 stores. This was mostly an inconsequential story for the corporate media; although behind the scenes this choice was much more than a meek corporate decision. While the news of Walmart store closings disseminated more through local media nationwide, where the store closings received far more coverage given the real human and economic consequences of the store closings, the Walton Family Foundation (WFF), stated that it would be “doubling down” on its investments in school choice with a $1billion plan to support expanding the...…On January 15, 2016, Walmart publicized a plan to close 269 stores. This was mostly an inconsequential story for the corporate media; although behind the scenes this choice was much more than a meek corporate decision. While the news of Walmart store closings disseminated more through local media nationwide, where the store closings received far more coverage given the real human and economic consequences of the store closings, the Walton Family Foundation (WFF), stated that it would be “doubling down” on its investments in school choice with a $1billion plan to support expanding the...WW…

 Indonesia is still stuck in old ways when it comes to caring for and treating mental health patients. Even though the practice of chaining people up with psychological problems was banned in Indonesia forty years ago, about 19,000 people still live in those conditions. Indonesia lacks education on mental health, a government that is aware and supportive of fixing the problem, and the support services needed. “Pasung” means the shackling or confining of people with psychosocial disabilities. Over 57,000 people in Indonesia have experienced and dealt with pasung at least once in their...… Indonesia is still stuck in old ways when it comes to caring for and treating mental health patients. Even though the practice of chaining people up with psychological problems was banned in Indonesia forty years ago, about 19,000 people still live in those conditions. Indonesia lacks education on mental health, a government that is aware and supportive of fixing the problem, and the support services needed. “Pasung” means the shackling or confining of people with psychosocial disabilities. Over 57,000 people in Indonesia have experienced and dealt with pasung at least once in their...WW…

A recent study showed that 1 in every 4 children in preschool is taking medication for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). The majority of kids that age have a tough time paying attention to extended periods of time because their brain and body is nowhere close to being fully developed. Medication shouldn’t be the first option when it comes to treating kids who have ADHD or who we think have ADHD. There certainly are cases where medication is a viable option studies suggest we shouldn’t rush to this conclusion for most children. We need to let their brains develop before we go...…A recent study showed that 1 in every 4 children in preschool is taking medication for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). The majority of kids that age have a tough time paying attention to extended periods of time because their brain and body is nowhere close to being fully developed. Medication shouldn’t be the first option when it comes to treating kids who have ADHD or who we think have ADHD. There certainly are cases where medication is a viable option studies suggest we shouldn’t rush to this conclusion for most children. We need to let their brains develop before we go...WW…

This article discusses how a wrongfully charged man was subjected to tortures and other horrific treatments by U.S authorities. Kuwaiti national Fayiz Mohammed Ahmed Al-Kandari was extra judicially held since 2002. He was falsely accused of working with Osama bin Laden when it was evident there was no real connection. “Kandari was a humanitarian aid worker in Afghanistan at the wrong time, caught up in the post-US October 2001 invasion chaos – seized and sold to US authorities as he tried fleeing cross-border to Pakistan for safety. As a teenager, he experienced Saddam’s summer 1990 Kuwait...…This article discusses how a wrongfully charged man was subjected to tortures and other horrific treatments by U.S authorities. Kuwaiti national Fayiz Mohammed Ahmed Al-Kandari was extra judicially held since 2002. He was falsely accused of working with Osama bin Laden when it was evident there was no real connection. “Kandari was a humanitarian aid worker in Afghanistan at the wrong time, caught up in the post-US October 2001 invasion chaos – seized and sold to US authorities as he tried fleeing cross-border to Pakistan for safety. As a teenager, he experienced Saddam’s summer 1990 Kuwait...WW…

From LGBTQ and indigenous farming struggles to Black Lives Matter and movements creating sustainable development, women around the world are striving for social justice and making headway.In her article in Yes! Magazine, Rucha Chitnis writes that around the world, women’s movements have long known that social movements benefit by recognizing the intersections between different forms of oppression. She gives numerous examples of such developments.One is the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA), who stood in solidarity with the women of Ferguson, Missouri, that were affected by police...…From LGBTQ and indigenous farming struggles to Black Lives Matter and movements creating sustainable development, women around the world are striving for social justice and making headway.In her article in Yes! Magazine, Rucha Chitnis writes that around the world, women’s movements have long known that social movements benefit by recognizing the intersections between different forms of oppression. She gives numerous examples of such developments.One is the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA), who stood in solidarity with the women of Ferguson, Missouri, that were affected by police...WW…

“Global food system faces threats from climate change,” is a report from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and was issued at the United Nations Climate Conference (COP21). The report warns that exceedingly warmer temperatures and altered patterns of precipitation can threaten food production, distribution efforts, degrade food safety, as well as have other impacts. As a result, international progress in the past few decades toward improving food security will be difficult to maintain. The report was led by the US Department of Agriculture. It included contributors from...…“Global food system faces threats from climate change,” is a report from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and was issued at the United Nations Climate Conference (COP21). The report warns that exceedingly warmer temperatures and altered patterns of precipitation can threaten food production, distribution efforts, degrade food safety, as well as have other impacts. As a result, international progress in the past few decades toward improving food security will be difficult to maintain. The report was led by the US Department of Agriculture. It included contributors from...WW…

US History Professor Maury Wiseman, California State University, Sacramento, accused his student of “hijacking” his class after he denied the killing of the Native Americans. The student, Chiitaanibah Johnson, was told by Wiseman that not only was there no genocide done to the indigenous people, but that the word “genocide” wasn’t the right word to explain what happened to the Native Americans; Johnson herself is Native American and naturally took issue with the statement. Johnson stated that, “He was talking about Native America and he said the word genocide. He paused and said ‘I don’t...…US History Professor Maury Wiseman, California State University, Sacramento, accused his student of “hijacking” his class after he denied the killing of the Native Americans. The student, Chiitaanibah Johnson, was told by Wiseman that not only was there no genocide done to the indigenous people, but that the word “genocide” wasn’t the right word to explain what happened to the Native Americans; Johnson herself is Native American and naturally took issue with the statement. Johnson stated that, “He was talking about Native America and he said the word genocide. He paused and said ‘I don’t...WW…

You are here: Universal Orlando Resort – Not Just For Families    « Cabana Bay Beach Resort at Universal OrlandoEasy Striped Popsicles Recipe – Fun for Kids » It would be fun to see characterizations of my favorite movies up close. My grown daughter would love to ride the Hogwarts Express train with my 9 yr old granddaughter – they’re big fans of Harry Potter. Meanwhile, I could take the Seuss train with my almost 5 yr old granddaughter. Hopefully we will make a trip to Universal Orlando Resort during the kids’ summer vacation. 🙂 I’m a huge Potterhead and would really...…You are here: Universal Orlando Resort – Not Just For Families    « Cabana Bay Beach Resort at Universal OrlandoEasy Striped Popsicles Recipe – Fun for Kids » It would be fun to see characterizations of my favorite movies up close. My grown daughter would love to ride the Hogwarts Express train with my 9 yr old granddaughter – they’re big fans of Harry Potter. Meanwhile, I could take the Seuss train with my almost 5 yr old granddaughter. Hopefully we will make a trip to Universal Orlando Resort during the kids’ summer vacation. 🙂 I’m a huge Potterhead and would really...WW…