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ΣΤΟ ΠΕΡΙΠΟΥΕΥΓΕΝΙΑ ΗΛΙΟΠΟΥΛΟΥΟ χειμώνας έφυγε , η άνοιξη έσκασε μύτη και εμείς ήμαστε στο περίπου. Μία βάζουμε χειμερινά μία κυκλοφορούμε με το φανελάκι. Έτοιμοι να υποδεχτούμε το θερμό καλοκαίρι. Παράλληλα βιώνουμε μία παράξενη κοινωνικοπολιτική κατάσταση. Κάτι στο περίπου. Λίγο πράσινο σοσιαλισμό με άφθονες δόσεις καπιταλιστικής γαλάζιας αλαζονίας. Πριν ή λίγο μετά από τα όρια αντοχής μας. Η χώρα περνάει μία οικονομικό-πιστωτική κρίση στο περίπου (χωρίς επακριβή υπολογισμό ή καθορισμό των δεικτών) και παρουσιάζει κάποιες στατιστικές στο περίπου. Εμάς ,που δεν ξέρουμε όλα τα στοιχεία του προβλήματος ,δεν μας μένει παρά να ζήσουμε στο περίπου. Πολλοί

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Renewed Calls for a Real National Autism Strategy

Canada does not have a real national autism strategy but it is not for lack of trying by some dedicated federal politicians  including  Liberal  Senator Jim Munson and  NDP MPs Glenn Thibeault and Peter Stoffer who     have renewed calls for a real National Autism Strategy for Canada.The struggle for a National Autism Strategy began many years ago including here in New Brunswick where Andy Scott issued a public call for a National Autism Strategy on October 18 2003:""Fredericton MP Andy Scott said Saturday he has been lobbying prime- minister-to-be Paul Martin for a federal program to help young children with autism. "I d

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Wordless Wednesday

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary  Blue Flag Iris or Iris Versicolor Carolina Wren fledgling Thistle    P.S.  Loving my new Nikon…

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Ari Ne'eman Opposes Freedom of Choice of Persons with Autism Disorders and Their Families

Ari Ne'eman, and all of those persons who oppose research aimed at finding treatments and cures for autism  disorders,  oppose the right of choice of autistic persons and their families.  Mr. Ne'eman and his supporters oppose the right of other autistic persons to seek to be cured of their autism disorders.   In Mr. Ne'eman's case he has clearly stated that HE does not want to be cured of his Aspergers Disorder and I respect that right as I am sure everyone does who is involved in debates about his disability council appointment.  Unfortunately Mr. Ne'eman takes it a step too far and asserts that not only does he not want

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PARMESAN DINNER ROLLS

I KNEAD ME SOME LOVE AND COMFORTSeven months have past since my brother left us and I am still stunned. As his birthday approaches, thoughts of him rush through my brain, memories of a big brother always there, a childhood and more full of adventures, highlights of my life. Lately summer visits to our grandparents’ house in Albany have been swirling around in my head, memories of badminton in the tiny backyard among Grandpa’s rose bushes, having to sneak into the upstairs neighbors’ apartment, terrified of being caught yet goaded on by my brother, to rescue a birdie that had strayed onto their balcony; forbidden trips down into the dusty, cobweb-drape

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Obama Disability Nominee Ne'eman Says Curing Autism Disorders is Morally Reprehensible

The Autism Action Network has called for its American readers to contact their Senators to voice their opposition to US President Obama's disability council nominee Ari Ne'eman. I wish them success although from what I understand the nomination is unlikely to be disturbed.  This Canadian father of a severely autistic son  is very disappointed that Mr. Ne'eman will ultimately be approved and will be in a position to influence autism policies in the US and consequently around the world.  I have followed with great interest the US Health Care debate and President Obama's historic struggle to bring health care to all Americans.  I

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Bon Voyage Chicago... Our Third Baby Shower!

What a day! Today my brother hosted a special Baby Shower/Bon Voyage party for Louis and me so we had a chance to see our What's Cookin, Chicago friends once last time before we moved. It was a great turnout and I loved that we were able to spend some time catching up with everyone that attended.My brother really out did himself because the day before, him and his friends (along with Louis) moved us out of our apartment and into the house in the suburbs. It was a tiring and long day for all of us, to say the least. And today, John set up the shower and really was a great host to our friends. For the shower, my brother initially wanted to do

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Homemade Caesar Salad

I am a huge fan of Caesar Salads.  When hubby had a restaurant I think that I lived on the Caesar salad that was topped with blackened shrimp.  Since the restaurant has gone I have desperately been in search of a Caesar Salad fix.  This has been going on for about 8 years…:( Then the other night we were watching TV and there seemed to be nothing on.  Turned on the Food Network and started watching “The Best Thing I Ever Ate” and Alex was talking about her favorite Caesar Salad from a Steakhouse somewhere.  Can’t really remember all the details because I was totally and one hundred percent lost once I saw the tableside Caesar

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New York Times Glosses Over Anti-Cure, Anti-Family Positions of Obama Disability Nominee Ari Ne'eman

I do not pretend to be a fan of the New York Times  autism coverage but I acknowledge that its article on Obama disability nominee Ari Ne'eman gets it ... about  half right and for that  this humble autism dad awards the NYT a D-  grade.   I must admit that  the NYT made a better effort than usual in  providing some semblance of objective balance before telling parents what autism is all about in Nominee to Disability Council Is Lightning Rod for Dispute on Views of Autism.  But the NYT still fails to demonstrate actual knowledge of an important autism research issue and fails to acknowledge the biggest issue

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Uomo Di Firenze

Check out this SlideShare Presentation: People with great work, which were borned at Toscany Italy.A collection of statues in the ground of Uffizi Gallerie building Uomo Di FirenzeView more presentations from Dennis Labadarios.

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Cold Snap Doesn't Stop Conor's Saturday Morning Superstore Adventure

Conor, Mom and Dad often head out for a walk along the trail to the Superstore early Saturday morning just to stretch the legs, get some fresh air and pick up some essentials. This morning was one of our colder mornings in a while with the official temperature at -13 Celsius and -21 with a wind chill. We were walking into the wind along the river trail heading to the Superstore but we were dressed for it. Conor didn't mind the cold too much as long as he didn't have to wait too often for old Dad to catch up. var addthis_pub = 'AutismRealityNB';

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