Video Games and Your Kids: A Review

A review of Video Games & Your Kids - How Parents Stay in Control by Hilarie Cash, PhD and Kim McDaniel, MA

Like many parents, I'm concerned about my kids not spending too much time in front of a screen. Whether that screen is television, computer, or video games matters little. One reason for this is because I have seen how screen time interferes with other, more important activities. Activities like reading, spending time with family, helping around the house, even daydreaming.

It seems that boys in particular have a hard time accepting limits around video gaming and computer time. Since I have two sons, I didn't want any part of the constant fighting over the video game system between themselves and refusing to accept boundaries and limits that I see in other families. I've also observed kids missing a lot of sleep and even social interaction with peers because of spending too much in an artificial world, with detrimental effects both short and long term.

Video Games and Your Kids gathers much of the current research, science and data about why parents should be concerned about their kids spending excessive time playing video (and computer) games. Rather than being the greatest invention since the baby wipe, video games aren't always just harmless fun.

For one, video games are highly addictive. In fact they are designed to be so - marketers call it the "sticky factor". The longer the child plays, the better in their estimation. Another reason they are addictive is because of the fast moving images on the screen and the way they stimulate the brain. This sounds like a benefit but it is not. It leads to the child having difficulty with other types of learning - the kind that comes from listening and discussing and solving problems that take more time.

Secondly, video games have negative effects on the body and the brain - not only do video games contribute to a sedentary lifestyle (possibly contributing to childhood obesity) but they also retrain the brain and the way it thinks. This has deleterious effects on how a child learns and their ability to learn outside the game.

Parents sometimes believe that video and computer games are "educational" but the evidence does not support that assessment. In fact, some studies point to the opposite effect and have shown a correlation between computer games and decreased vocabulary.

Video games can also lead to a reduced attention span and reduced ability to deal appropriately in social situations. Video games can also lead to eye and vision problems, headaches, sleeping difficulties, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Kids who spend a lot of time gaming even develop poor posture and shallow breathing.

Interestingly, the authors aren't totally opposed to video games but remind parents that they must be very careful about their use. This book is helpful to a parent as it gives us research to back up those gut feelings we have. Allowing a child to have unrestricted access to video games is a bad thing. It also gives you some pointers from these experts on how to spot video game addiction and how to get help for your child - and even yourself or a spouse if you are the ones with a problem.

Burlesque Makeup - A Vintage Glamorous Look

How to get the Burlesque Makeup

On the clean and hydrated skin, apply a light foundation. As lighter your skin is, as more classy the look will be. It is a makeup that needs the “aristocrat” skin tone. It is an elegant and strong style yet so feminine and fragile that everybody admires.

Start by freshing up your look and making a flawless skin. Apply concealer under your eyes and blend it carefully. Make sure that the concealer is a lighter shade than your skin tone. You have to hide perfectly your dark circles. Than cover your entire face with a foundation and make a matte finish with a translucent light powder.

Emphasize your eyebrows by brushing them and making them stand out. You have to make the perfect eyebrow shape to create a polished look. Also, leave them thick to make sure it will match this style.

Apply a light eye shadow on the entire upper eyelid to brighten your look. Also, enlarge your eyes by using a light shaded eye pencil on the inner part of your your eye rims.

Don't forget to curl your lashes. The most important part of a burlesque makeup is the eyeliner. It is easier to use the eye liner before applying a liquid one to make sure the result will be extra polished with no mistakes. Create the cat- eye effect and apply fake eyelashes to emphasize the look. Than refresh it with the liquid eyeliner to hide the base of the fake lashes.

Use a light pink blush on your cheekbones to get a fresh look.

As for your lips, the extra hot red is absolutely a must have part of the burlesque makeup. Make sure it won't blend, by applying a lip liner for the contour and if you need long lasting red lips, use the lip pencil as a base for the lipstick.

 Your skin has to have a flawless matte finish, to contrast the well defined eyes and lips. And remember, it is all about 3 main things: flawless skin, beautifully defined eyes and perfect rep lips.

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ਮਾਊਨਟੇਨਸ਼ ਸੀਨੀਅਰਜ਼ ਕਲੱਬ ਨੇ ਵਿਸਾਖੀ ਮਨਾਈ

ਮਾਊਨਟੇਨਸ਼ ਸੀਨੀਅਰਜ਼ ਕਲੱਬ ਬਰੈਪਟਨ ਵਲੋਂ ਵਿਸਾਖੀ ਮਨਾਈ ਗਈ, ਜਿਸ ਵਿਚ ਕਲੱਬ ਦੇ ਕਰੀਬ 70 ਮੈਬਰਾਂ ਨੇ ਭਾਗ ਲਿਆ। ਇਸ ਮੌਕੇ ਕਈ ਮੈਬਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਜਨਮ ਦਿਨ, ਜੋ ਕਿ ਅਪ੍ਰੈਲ ਮਹੀਨੇ ਵਿਚ ਹਨ, ਮਨਾਏ ਗਏ। ਇਸ ਮੌਕੇ ਸ: ਗੁਰਬਖਸ਼ ਸਿੰਘ ਮੱਲ੍ਹੀ ਸਾਬਕਾ ਐਮ ਪੀ, ਰਾਜ ਗਰੇਵਾਲ ਐਮ ਪੀ, ਹਰਿੰਦਰ ਮੱਲ੍ਹੀ ਐਮ ਪੀ ਪੀ, ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਢਿੱਲੋ ਸਿਟੀ ਕੌਸਲਰ, ਹਰਕੀਰਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਕੂਲ ਟਰੱਸਟੀ ਆਦਿ ਨੇ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਵਲੋਂ ਦਿੱਤੀਆਂ ਕੁਰਬਾਨੀਆਂ ਤੇ ਵਿਸਾਖੀ ਦੇ ਮਹੱਤਵ ਬਾਰੇ ਦੱਸਿਆ। ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਦਾ ਗਾਇਨ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ। ਸ: ਧਰਮਪਾਲ ਸਿੰਘ ਸੈਕਟਰੀ ਨੇ ਬਹੁਤ ਹੀ ਵਧੀਆ ਸਟੇਜ ਦਾ ਸੰਚਾਲਨ ਕੀਤਾ। ਇਸ ਮੌਕੇ ਕਲੱਬ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਸ: ਬਖਸ਼ੀਸ਼ ਸਿੰਘ ਗਿੱਲ ਨੇ ਵੀ ਵਿਸਾਖੀ ਬਾਰੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਸਾਂਝੇ ਕੀਤੇ ਤੇ ਸਾਰਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਵਿਸਾਖੀ ਦੇ ਇਸ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮ ਵਿਚ ਭਾਗ ਲੈਣ ਲਈ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਕੀਤਾ। ਇਹ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਕਲੱਬ ਦੀ ਲੇਡੀਜ਼ ਵਿੰਗ ਦੀ ਉਪ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਸ਼੍ਰੀਮਤੀ ਚਰਨਜੀਤ ਢਿੱਲੋ ਵਲੋਂ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਗਈ।

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Sukma cold-blooded murder, valour of CRPF jawans will not go in vain: Rajnath on Naxal attack

Highlights

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  Home Minister Rajnath Singh calls Sukma Naxal attack cold blooded murder.

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  Valour of CRPF jawans will not go in vain, says Rajnath Singh.

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  Naxals killed 25 CRPF jawans in an ambush in Chhattisgarh's Sukma.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh today called the Sukma Naxal attack , in which 25 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans were killed, a 'cold blooded murder'.

"This is a cold blooded murder. The sacrifice of our jawans will no go in vain. Attempts are being made to derail the development porcess in the region," Rajnath Singh, who was in Raipur to pay homage to the killed CRPF jawans, said.

Rajnath Singh said the government is planning to revise its Left Wing Extremism (LWE) strategy.

"We have decided to revise our LWE strategy if need be. Have called a meeting of officials of various state governments on May 8," the home minister said.

Singh arrived in Raipur at around 10.30 am and went directly to the headquarters of the 4th battalion of Chhattisgarh Armed Force in Mana camp area where the wreath-laying ceremony was held.

Hidima - the mastermind of Sukma Naxal attack.

 

Chhattisgarh Governor Balramji Das Tandon, Chief Minister Raman Singh, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir and senior state and paramilitary officials were also present on the occasion.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack last night and offered condolences to the families of the deceased, saying the sacrifice of the brave soldiers would not be in vain.

WHAT HAPPENED ON APRIL, 25

At least 25 CRPF personnel were killed and seven wounded in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, the deadliest ambush by Naxalites of security forces in last seven years.

CRPF jawans killed in Sukma Naxal attack. (Photo/ANI)

 

The nearly 100-strong CRPF patrol providing security for road construction work came under fierce gunfire from Maoist guerrillas occupying vantage positions, inflicting heavy casualties on the personnel.

The Naxalites mounted the assault in Kalapathar area of south Bastar region, one of the worst-hit by Left-wing extremism in the country. 

(With inputs from PTI)

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ਇਸ ਮੀਟਿੰਗ ਨੂੰ ਸੰਬੋਧਨ ਕਰਦਿਆਂ ਅਜੈਬ ਸਿੰਘ ਚੱਠਾ ਨੇ ਦੱਸਿਆ ਕਿ 23, 24 ਅਤੇ 25 ਜੂਨ ਨੂੰ ਕਰਵਾਈ ਜਾ ਰਹੀ ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਾਨਫਰੰਸ ਹੁਣ ਤੱਕ ਦੀ ਚੌਥੀ ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਪੱਧਰੀ ਕਾਨਫਰੰਸ ਹੈ, ਜਿਸ ਵਿਚ 100 ਤੋਂ ਵੀ ਵੱਧ ਵਿਦਵਾਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹੋਣ ਦੀ ਸੰਭਾਵਨਾ ਹੈ। ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਦੱਸਿਆ ਕਿ ਕਾਨਫਰੰਸ ਲਈ ਸਪੀਕਰ ਅਤੇ ਵਿਦਵਾਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਸੱਦਾ ਪੱਤਰ ਭੇਜੇ ਜਾ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਸਾਰੇ ਵਿਦਵਾਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਖੋਜ ਪੱਤਰ ਕਮੇਟੀ ਕੋਲ ਪਹੁੰਚ ਚੁੱਕੇ ਹਨ। ਕਾਨਫਰੰਸ ਲਈ ਤੈਅ ਕੀਤੇ ਗਏ ਦੋਵਾਂ ਵਿਸ਼ਿਆਂ ਪਹਿਲਾ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਦਾ ਭਵਿੱਖ ਤੇ ਚਣੌਤੀਆਂ ਅਤੇ ਦੂਜਾ ਪੰਜਾਬੀਆਂ ਵਿਚ ਨੈਤਿਕਤਾ ਬਾਰੇ ਲਿਖੇ ਗਏ ਖੋਜ ਪੱਤਰਾਂ ਵਿਚੋਂ ਚੋਣ ਕਰਕੇ ਕਮੇਟੀ ਵਲੋਂ ਜਲਦੀ ਹੀ ਚੁਣੇ ਗਏ ਖੋਜ ਪੱਤਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਲੇਖਕ ਵਿਦਵਾਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਕਾਨਫਰੰਸ ਵਿਚ ਪੇਪਰ ਪੜ੍ਹਨ ਲਈ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਕੀਤੀ ਜਾਵੇਗੀ। ਇਸ ਤੋਂ ਇਲਾਵਾ ਕੁੱਝ ਡੈਲੀਗੇਟ ਵੀ ਕਾਨਫਰੰਸ ਵਿਚ ਭਾਗ ਲੈ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ। ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਇਸ ਵਾਰ ਦੀ ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਾਨਫਰੰਸ ਇਕ ਨਵਾਂ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ ਸਿਰਜੇਗੀ।
ਇਸ ਮੀਟਿੰਗ ਵਿਚ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਮੈਂਬਰਾਂ ਨੇ ਭਾਰੀ ਉਤਸ਼ਾਹ ਦਿਖਾਇਆ ਅਤੇ ਕਾਨਫਰੰਸ ਲਈ ਫੰਡ ਜੁਟਾਉਣ ਅਤੇ ਹੋਰ ਡਿਊਟੀਆਂ ਨਿਭਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਮੰਗ ਮੰਗ ਕੇ ਜੁੰਮੇਵਾਰੀਆਂ ਲਈਆਂ। ਕਾਨਫਰੰਸ ਲਈ ਚੱਲ ਰਹੀਆਂ ਤਿਆਰੀਆਂ ‘ਤੇ ਵੀ ਸਾਰੇ ਮੈਂਬਰਾਂ ਨੇ ਪੂਰੀ ਤਸੱਲੀ ਪ੍ਰਗਟਾਈ
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ਮੀਟਿੰਗ ਵਿਚ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਮੈਂਬਰਾਂ ਨੇ ਸ਼੍ਰੋਮਣੀ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕ ਕਮੇਟੀ ਵਲੋਂ ਕਾਨਫਰੰਸ ਲਈ 5 ਲੱਖ ਰੁਪਏ ਦੇਣ ਲਈ ਕਮੇਟੀ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਲ ਸਿੰਘ ਬਡੂੰਗਰ ਦਾ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਕੀਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਵਾਅਦਾ ਕੀਤਾ ਕਿ ਇਸ ਵਾਰ ਦੀ ਕਾਨਫਰੰਸ ਹੁਣ ਤੱਕ ਦੀ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਡੀ ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਾਨਫਰੰਸ ਹੋਵੇਗੀ।

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How to Apply Eyeliner

One makeup that a lot of women don't know how to handle is the eyeliner. Just look around you and you will see that many women look fiercer, out of style, or simply untidy whenever they use eyeliner. Do not commit the same mistakes that these women are guilty of; read on and learn how to use this makeup accessory more effectively.

Types of Eyeliner

Pencil

The most popular type of eyeliner is the pencil. You probably have seen and used this one. The pencil eyeliner is very easy to use and quite versatile.

Felt-tip

This is another type that is easy to use. A felt-tip liner is sort of a fusion between a liquid and pencil eyeliner. It's got the ease of application of a pencil liner and the consistency of the liquid type.

If you are looking for a bolder look, no matter what your complexion you buy a darker eyeliner color and instead of stopping the line ¾ of the way across the lid, going all the way across from the inside corner to the outside corner can create the dramatic look you are looking for that special night on the town. By combining this dramatic eyeliner technique with the smoky grey or black eye shadow across the liner you added as the crease of your eye lid you have created a simple and dramatic look for any event.

Tightlining , as the name suggests, involves lining your eyes with eyeliner tighter than regular (from the top) applications of eyeliner. With tightlining, the eyeliner is pushed into the lashes, creating a far more natural look.

If you want to take advantage of this beautiful eyeliner, then you'll benefit from these tips:

1.Line your eyes like you normally would. Just like black, brown or grey eyeliners, you can use white eyeliner to highlight your eye on both the top and bottom lid. This does give a very noticeable cosmetic look though, so this is best left for the brave.

2.For brighter, larger eyes, line just the bottom lid. When you're doing your regular makeup look, even with black eyeliner on the top lid, add a bit of white to the inside of your lower lid. This will be barely noticeable and will give your eyes a bit of a pop.

3.Layer eyeliners for an interesting effect. You can create a new look by first lining your eyes with thick white eyeliner and then going over it in a thinner, darker color, such as black or blue.

When you are attending a festive evening event and experimenting with how to wear eyeliner that is more exaggerated than what you normally wear consider the color of your liner. Using different eyeliner colors can add a glamorous element to your makeup. They are fun to apply and they change your look instantly. Deep blues, purples and even greens can give your eyes a striking look. Shimmering deep bronze is a beautiful color which works well for all eye colors. If you need to make the line darker then add an additional coat on top of the first one when it has dried. It gives your look more intensity.

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