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America Day in Asturias
From: 2013.09.19 To: 2013.09.19
As part of the San Mateo fiestas in Oviedo, the America day in Asturias parade is held. This major cavalcade started as a tribute to the many Asturians who emigrated to America and would come back to Asturias in summer. Close to 2,000 people take part in this colourful parade with floats, folk groups and bands, with representation from Latin American countries, some countries in Europe, and from towns and villages in the region. Diplomats, politicians and personalities habitually attend the festivities, which get underway with the traditional parade of “haigas”, the old name for the huge American cars that emigrants brought back with them.
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© Copyright Embassy of Greece 1996-2005. All Rights Reserved.
10 March, 2000
Greece was joining the European Union's economic and monetary union (EMU) by virtue of its achievements, Prime Minister Costas Simitis said at an Athens event as Greece submitted its formal application Thursday for euro zone membership.
The efforts and sacrifices of the Greek people have borne fruit, Simitis stressed.
In letters by Prime Minister Costas Simitis to his EU counterparts and by National Economy and Finance Minister Yannos Papantoniou to Portuguese Finance Minister Pino Mora, who currently chairs the EU's council of economy and finance ministers (ECOFIN), and EU Commissioner for economic and monetary affairs Pedro Solbes, all dated Thursday, March 9, Greece formally applied for euro zone entry and adoption of the common European currency 'euro' as of January 1, 2001, in accordance with Article 122 (paragraph 2) of the EU Treaty.
In his letters, Papantoniou outlined the substantial progress achieved by the Greek economy, noting that Greece's GDP growth rate was well above the EU average, while harmonized inflation was running at near 2 percent.
Papantoniou further wrote that the Greek interest rates were very close to those of the euro zone, while the general state deficit was below the ceiling set out by the Treaty.
He also said adaptation of the labor market was progressing, adding that the Greek people and government desired Greece's full participation in Economic and Monetary Union.
Simitis: EMU membership the start of a new era for Greece:
"Today we are closing a cycle and we are beginning a new one for Greece and its citizens", Simitis said at the event.
"We are joining Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) by virtue of our achievements and all the efforts and sacrifices of the Greek people have borne fruit," Simitis noted.
EMU membership means a new environment for the country and its citizens. Greece would promote its vital economic and national interests inside the euro zone, Simitis said, stressing that "we are here today thanks to the responsible and stable policy choices we have made since 1993 and particularly after 1996".
Simitis paid tribute to two leading Greek statesmen, Constantine Karamanlis and Andreas Papandreou, who contributed decisively to the country's course towards European integration, as he noted. The first signed Greece's entry into the then European Economic Community (EEC) and the latter ensured community funds necessary for the country's development.
"We are closing a 25-year cycle of economic, social and political developments. The Greek economy has a prospect of long-term stability because foreign exchange risks are fading, interest rates are falling and the business environment becomes more stable," Simitis said.
The government pledged to change the course of the country in 1996 through stabilization, development and social justice policies. "We are proud to have achieved this triple aim without sacrificing any of its aspects. We are probably the only country to enter EMU that does not only cut but raises its social spending," the Prime Minister said.
"Achieving economic targets is not a rational conquest or a statistical success, but a social conquest. It directly benefits all citizens while an environment of low inflation and lower interest rates protects incomes and ensures economic growth," he said.
Simitis said approval of the country's application at an EU summit in Lisbon in June would help in pushing the country's course to a more stable and effective level.
He stressed, however, that progress did not end here.
"Efforts must be continued and enhanced to achieve the best possible results for the Greek people," Simitis said.
He underlined that the country needed a stable government after the April 9 general elections.
Papantoniou stresses economic achievements:
National Economy and Finance Minister Yiannos Papantoniou, addressing the same event, said EMU membership signaled the start of a new era of creativity and progress for the country.
He also stressed that Greece was joining EMU on its own merits with no political conditions or commitments following the fulfillment of all EMU convergence criteria.
"Economic progress was significant, the public debt fell, inflation is much lower compared with the previous years, while productivity and wages have increased," Papantoniou said.
The Greek citizen's average income, at 62 percent of the EU average in 1993, now stands at 70 percent.
"We have created a strong economy and now we can build the land of our vision," Papantoniou said.
Source: Athens News Agency
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The meteor that fell in Russia Friday was about one-third the size of a passing asteroid just hours later, according to experts, who said that made it hard to detect.
But scientists at the University of Hawaii are trying to change that.
The Institute for Astronomy's Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System, or Pan-STARRS, has been scanning the sky for "killer asteroids" over the past four years now.
It's very powerful, but has its restrictions.
"Pan-STARRS is a big telescope that looks kind of like a pencil, so we can't cover the whole sky every night," said Richard Wainscoat of the UH Institute for Astronomy.
And experts said that's probably why it missed the Russian meteorite.
To fill that void, scientists at UH are starting up the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System, or ATLAS, which can't see objects as far away as Pan-STARRS but can scan the whole sky multiple times a night.
ATLAS principal investigator John Tonry said, "What ATLAS is designed to do is build new telescopes that have very wide fields of view, but at the same time are very sensitive.
"We think it would have had enough sensitivity to have seen this thing (Russian meteorite) with about a day's worth of warning."
The program is being funded by NASA and is scheduled to be fully operational by the end of 2015.
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Dental assistant 101
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a dental assistant? Sure, you go to the dentist twice a year to get X-rays, fluoride treatments and brand new toothbrushes, but what else goes on behind the scenes?
A dental assistant has a number of daily tasks, ranging from secretarial record keeping to helping out with surgical procedures. Aside from flossing and polishing patients' teeth, these workers are responsible for instructing patients on dental hygiene and maintenance, and preventing them from experiencing excessive plaque buildup and potential gum disease.
Similar to nurses, dental assistants provide a personal touch to healthcare, making patients feel as comfortable as possible during routine or emergency procedures.
Still not sure if this career is for you? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, dental assistants make an average of $33,500 annually and between 2010 and 2020, this profession is expected to grow by 31 percent.
In order to become a dental assistant, some states will require you to take an accredited program and examination, while others do not demand formal education. Once in a dental facility, however, the learning never stops, and many assistants go back to school to pursue a full-time career as a dentist.
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Good fatherhood is a cornerstone of any happy family, and happy families are the cornerstone of our civilization. But fatherhood is under attack. Radicals call it outmoded and unneeded, while countless dads have put fatherhood on autopilot to pursue bigger paychecks and other idols. Yet virtually all research tells us that a good father is vital to the future success of his children. Conversely, fatherhood failure makes children (when grown) much more likely to be convicted of a felony, commit suicide, suffer from severe mental illness, drop out of high school, become a drug addict, etc. In fact, the U.S. government today—at all levels—spends tens of billions of dollars a year treating the symptoms of fatherhood failure. And the problem is getting worse.
Whether you’re the president of the United States, the CEO of a Fortune 500 company or the guy picking up the garbage, your job as the father of your children is the most important job you’ll ever have. Think about it: Being a dad is the only job that you’ll never lose—unless you quit. It’s the only job that promises lifelong benefits, as well as eternal blessings. And it’s the only job for which you’re uniquely qualified. No one else in the world has the emotional, spiritual and physical qualifications you bring to your job as the father of your children. The research is clear: Children whose grandfathers and even great-grandfathers were men of commitment, competence and character (i.e., good fathers) are more likely to succeed.
So dads, how can we become better fathers, better husbands and, yes, better men? It starts by recognizing that fatherhood is a lifetime journey—perhaps the most important journey we’ll ever take. And like any journey, we need to be equipped and prepared to be successful. I believe every dad needs three essentials on this journey:
1) A good map. I call this map a Noble Family Vision. It’s a vision of where we want our families to be in 10, 20 and even 30 years—and how we, as the leaders of our families, will help them get there. It’s something we need to share with our wives and children, to get their suggestions, input and buy-in. As with all good maps, a good Noble Family Vision is most helpful when written down, especially when you’re lost, confused or challenged.
2) Reliable tools. There are 10 tools that good fathers all over the world use, though we each use them differently. I’ve never met a father who had perfected his use of all 10, so each of us has room for improvement. Here are the first six tools, which spell out “FATHER”—the rest can be found at BeABetterDadToday.com:
- The F Tool is for “Family First/Family Fun,” and it helps us prioritize our family and have fun with them (critical assets for every dad).
- The A is for “All-in Marriage,” because a strong marriage is the best gift you can give your children.
- The T Tool is for “True Moral Compass,” because passing it on is more important than any financial inheritance they may get.
- The H is for “Heaven’s Help,” because we all need our heavenly Father’s help to be the father, the husband and the man we were always meant to be.
- The E tool is for “Empowering Servant Leadership,” because you’re called to be the servant leader of your family.
- The R tool is for “Relationship Tools That Work,” because, let’s face it guys, virtually all of us could improve our relationships with our wife and children.
3) A few good allies. When times get tough, we’ll need people to stand by us. Your first and most important ally is the mother of your children. I hope that fine lady is your wife—if so, you have a head start on our fatherhood journey. But you need other allies too—men who can hold you accountable and help you get back up when you stumble (because we all stumble).
Yes, the fatherhood journey is the journey of a lifetime. It’s filled with (many) ups and (at least a few) downs. But it’s the most important journey any dad can ever take. For on it, we not only grow to be better fathers and better husbands, we grow to be the men God always intended us to be.
The Honorable Gregory W. Slayton has been a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, the U.S. Chief of Mission to Bermuda, an Ivy League Professor and a U.S. Fulbright Scholar to Asia. But the role he’s learned the most in—and enjoyed the best—is being the husband of his wife, Marina, and father to their four wonderful kids. Slayton’s new book, Be a Better Dad Today (Regal), released in May.
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As someone who now depends on public transportation as a way of life ever since I moved to one of the greatest cities in the world, Brooklyn that is, I can’t even imagine the possibility of some crazed lunatic pushing an unsuspecting person into the path of a speeding train or someone who drank a tad too much, stumbling head first into the subway. Yet, things like this are continuously making the news and something must be done.
China, a country that also has an extensive railroad system, has taken this idea to heart and recently revealed it has created a braking technology solution that can stop a train speeding at a rate of nearly 500 kmph or 311 MPH dead in its tracks.
According to Li Heping, senior research of China Academy of Railway Sciences, the eddy-current braking testing system has already been completed and put into use. At this time, other countries are taking close notice of the solution to prevent the loss of innocent lives and are now attempting to develop something similar.
Heping added in a statement, "Chinese high-speed railways are safe. I, as a researcher, travel by high-speed trains whenever possible. I hope fellow countrymen have confidence in the safety of China's high-speed trains."
The country, which is home to nearly one fifth of the world’s total population, hopes to have nearly 18,000 km (1,117 miles) of high-speed lines in operation by 2015 that can stop at the drop of a dime. He concluded, "This will fill the technology gap in the world and mark a major breakthrough in the research of high-speed train dynamics."
As the price of gasoline seems to increase by the day, more and more individuals will be turning to trains as way to travel to their intended destination. Yet, it seems as if China is the trendsetter in this space. Back in January in fact, Chinese locomotive company Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive debuted its new medium and low-speed magnetically levitated aka Maglev trains in the Hunan province.
With the ability to hold 600 people at a time, they can reduce the region’s carbon footprint significantly since it is touted as not releasing any emissions at all. It is also is extremely cost-effective, quiet and safer than other types of trains currently chugging along like Thomas on the tracks.
“Maglev trains can accelerate to high speeds as they run suspended in the air by magnetism, avoiding friction between the train and the tracks. Using maglev technology, the new train has electromagnets in the place of wheels and levitates on the railway,” findings stated.
Edited by Ashley Caputo
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A terror ruling's impact on refugees
The Supreme Court's ruling on Guantánamo detainees may have implications for Haitian and Cuban refugees.
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"Can you get to court? Yes. But what can you claim?" asks David Martin, a University of Virginia law professor and former Immigration and Naturalization Service general counsel. "I would guess the range of rights one could claim on Guantánamo will be more limited than [someone filing suit from within] full-fledged US territory."Skip to next paragraph
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Andrew Schoenholtz of the Institute for the Study of International Migration at Georgetown University says the courts have traditionally allowed the government wide latitude and discretion in dealing with immigration matters. That approach may continue, he says, even as terror suspects at Guantánamo are afforded broader rights and hearings. "There will be a way for the Supreme Court to hold that [intercepted Cubans and Haitians] do not have a right to judicial review," he says.
Nonetheless, analysts say the high court's Rasul ruling will encourage a new round of litigation testing the bounds of US immigration policy. A process that has long been conducted on a closed naval base, far from the penetrating scrutiny of lawyers and federal judges, is about to be placed under a legal microscope, they say.
"For years the government policy has been to turn away as many Haitians as possible," says David Abraham, a law professor at the University of Miami. "That is easier to do at Guantánamo where the ability to contact family, friends, and attorneys is limited."
Under current US policies, Haitians and Cubans intercepted at sea by the Coast Guard are screened to determine if they have a valid claim as a refugee. The vast majority are returned to their home country. Those few who are deemed to have a credible fear of persecution are taken to Guantánamo, where the US State Department attempts to find a third country to accept them.
As bona fide refugees, the Haitians and Cubans enjoy a right not to be returned to their home country. But at the same time their refugee status gives them no right to resettlement in the US. The end result is that the refugees must remain at Guantánamo indefinitely - stuck in legal limbo - until a third country agrees to accept them.
According to a State Department official who asked not to be identified, the Haitians and Cubans are living in former military housing and are allowed free access to public areas of the base. They can work, open bank accounts, send and receive mail, attend religious services, and socialize with others on the base.
The State Department official stressed that the refugees are not being held behind bars or fences. "We are not stopping them from going back to their country. We are just housing them until another country can be found," the official says.
The State Department says the ordeal is not hopeless. Since 1995, 165 Cubans and six Haitians have been resettled in 11 countries. "It is an ongoing effort," the official says. During the same period, 14,930 Haitians and 8,758 Cubans were intercepted at sea and returned to Haiti and Cuba by the US government, according to Coast Guard statistics.
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European Decorative Arts and Sculpture
BroochMade in Rome, Italy, Europe
Artist/maker unknown, Italian
Currently not on view
1899-923The Bloomfield Moore Collection, 1899
LabelThis brooch belonged to the British poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861). She is depicted wearing it in a portrait Michele Gordigiani painted of her in 1858, which is now in the National Portrait Gallery in London.
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Researching your family
The National Archives is a rich source for family historians.
Many of our records are about people – individuals who migrated here, served in our armed forces, were interned or investigated by the government, were Indigenous, or who applied for a copyright... the list goes on.
The trick is to identify how family members might have had contact with the Australian government, and to identify what sorts of records we might have about them.
Think about contact between your family and the government
In particular, areas of interest are migration (migrated to Australia during the 20th century), defence (served in the armed forces) and Indigenous affairs.
Think about possible interactions of your family and the Australian Government, for example:
- applying for a passport
- receiving a pension or other government benefit
- travelling out and back into Australia
- applying for a relative to visit from overseas
- registering a patent or trademark
- becoming an Australian citizen
- receiving a government grant or scholarship
- enrolling to vote
For more ideas, see the resources listed below.
- Migration and citizenship
- Records of defence administration, the forces, service personnel and more
- Tracing ancestors in the National Archives
- Family history sources held in Canberra
- Family history sources held in Adelaide
- Defence service records – for how to get copies
- Making Australia Home – for how to make an immigration inquiry
Use RecordSearch for a surname search
Start by doing a quick surname search using the NameSearch tab in RecordSearch.
NameSearch lets you search the collection more effectively for records relating to individual people. It's easy to use – simply enter a family name, select the category of records and select 'search'.
Tips on how to use NameSearch
Census records of 2001 and 2006
In the national censuses of 2001 and 2006, millions of Australians opted to have their personal census information kept as part of the Census Time Capsule. Family historians were instrumental in arguing for this valuable information to be kept for future generations.
The Time Capsule is being kept secure by the National Archives and is closed for a period of 99 years. It will be released to the public in 2100 and 2105.
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This week your photographic challenge is to take and share a photo that uses the technique of panning. We’ve written a tutorial previous on how to master the art of panning (also check out this one on panning too)so you may like to go read that one first – but the challenge essentially revolves around photographing a moving subject and attempting to keep it in focus by panning your camera along with it. The result is hopefully a relatively in focus and sharp subject with some lovely motion blur around it.
The technique can be applied to almost any moving subject – from racing cars, to trains, to bikes, to flying birds, running animals or even to any toddler who has gathered up a little speed.
Once you’ve taken your ‘Panning’ Images – choose your best 1-2, upload them to your favourite photo sharing site and either share a link to them or – embed them in the comments using the our new tool to do so.
If you tag your photos on Flickr, Instagram, Twitter or other sites with Tagging tag them as #DPSPANNING to help others find them. Linking back to this page might also help others know what you’re doing so that they can share in the fun.
Note: while we don’t mind you posting previous images that you’ve taken that fit this topic – the real point of these ‘challenges’ is to inspire you to go out and take NEW photos. So perhaps instead of just trawling through your old photos to find one that fits – grab that camera and go use it too!
Also – don’t forget to check out some of the great shots posted in last weeks Photographer in the Picture challenge where there were some great shots submitted.
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Choro is a Brazilian music style, very popular in the 1920s and 1930s, but still popular nowadays. This blog wants to share our passion for this music and its musicians like Pixinguinha, Jacob do Bandolim and Garoto, but also the contemporary generation of young talented musicans like Yamandú Costa.
This time I like to point you to the talented composer and multi-instrumentalist, Renato Anesi. - Renato Anesi was born in 1969 in Rio de Janeiro. His work is the result of intense musical experience as a child. His father, a guitarist and cavaquinista, was his first teacher. Renato grew up playing choros and sambas of Noel Rosa, Pixinguinha, Jacob do Bandolim and others. Later, in São Paulo, he studied in the Fundação das Artes of San Caetano (1984-1986) and in particular courses. He started his professional career at 16 as a guitarist in a band led by Zé Geraldo and toured Brazil 1986-87.
In 1989 Anesi began a work of art and music-education at Teatro Vento Forte and started composing for theatre in São Paulo. He composed and recorded the soundtrack music from the movie 'Coyote', winner of the Festival Internacional do Minuto in 1994. At the same time he had a luthier workshop, where he had the opportunity to meet, restore and regulate all kind of string instruments found in Brazil. To improve his experience as a luthier he even went to London to attend courses at the Polytech of London, also in 1994.
In 1995 Anesi played in a trio, Corda Coral, which was awarded a prestigious prize that year.In 1998, Anesi was invited by Spanish guitarist Jose Luiz Montòn to integrate his group and record a disc of flamenco music. The cd, 'Sin Querer', was recorded in Belgium 1999. In 1999, Anesi also toured with the Swedish balarina, Nina Corti.
Renato Anesi belongs to the young rock and jazz generation of contemporary Brazil, however, his musical roots integrate the tradition of many different styles of Brazilian instrumental music - choro, waltz, baião, frevo, maracatu, etc. With this material he has built a unique style, featuring a music universe committed only with creativity. His work was selected for the prize "Rumos e tendências musicais" of the Itau Cultural Institute in 2001. In 2004, he received the first prize at "Prêmio Syngenta de música instrumental de Viola".
In 2001 Renato Anesi released his first cd, 'Rosa dos Tempos', learn more about the contents and listen to sound-clips clicking here
In 2007 Pór do Som released the shown cd, 'Dez Anos Depois', by Renato Anesi, more info to be found at Discos do Brasil, click here
To give you an impression of the music played by Renato Anesi, I'll insert a couple of uploaded videos from a TV performance. - Here's a solo performance of a Garoto inspired composition by Anesi playing violão
From the same TV performance here Anesi is joined by a rhythm section playing violão tenor
To end this, here's a rendition of Renato Anesi's "Pernambucano" featuring Anesi playing bandolim accompanied by the rhythm section
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Our earlier post about the U.S. Labor Department's position on unauthorized extensions of rest breaks has generated additional comments and questions. We have responded to one comment at length beneath the post itself.
Another reader took the Labor Department's interpretation to mean that, if an employee impermissibly extends his or her rest break, then the whole rest break could be treated as non-compensable time under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. In that reader's view, for example, if an employee stretches a ten-minute rest break to 20 minutes, then the full 20-minute period could be excluded from worktime, rather than only the additional ten minutes.
The Labor Department has said that this is not the case. In Opinion Letter of Wage-Hour Acting Administrator FLSA2001-16 (May 19, 2001), an employer asked the U.S. Wage and Hour Division whether an employee's unauthorized extension of a rest break under the conditions in Section 31a01(c), Field Operations Handbook (U.S. Labor Department, December 15, 2000), allowed the exclusion of the entire rest break from compensable time. According to the Acting Administrator, "[o]nly the length of the unauthorized extension of an authorized break will not be considered hours worked when the three conditions are met, not the entire break." In our illustration, then, the Labor Department would say that only the additional ten minutes could be treated as non-compensable time.
It also appears that some readers were not distinguishing among different kinds of breaks. For purposes of what is and is not FLSA worktime under Labor Department interpretations, it can be useful to view scheduled breaks as falling into essentially three categories:
◊ Bona fide meal breaks, which are typically noncompensable time (29 C.F.R. § 785.19);
◊ "Short" rest breaks of "about 20 minutes" or less, which the Labor Department says are typically compensable time (29 C.F.R. § 785.18); and
◊ Break periods which are neither meal breaks nor "short" rest breaks, which might or might not be compensable time (Section 31a01(b), Field Operations Handbook (U.S. Labor Department, December 15, 2000), link to reproduction below).
Employers should evaluate these categories differently in deciding whether and to what extent to treat them as being compensable hours worked under the FLSA.
And once again, employers must also be aware of and comply with whatever are the applicable break obligations of a state or another jurisdiction.
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I’ve been looking forward to this post all year! Would you like to teach your children to give to others, think about the true meaning of Christmas, enjoy nature, be thankful for all they have in their lives, bond with others and to love reading and writing this holiday season? Then I have a perfect project for you! I’ve created my version of an Advent calendar with a literacy twist! For 26 days, beginning on November 29th, we will read 26 holiday books and do 26 family building activities that piggy-back off each book. And, you can join us! Here’s how it works.
First, create a chart with 28 boxes. In the first box, write “ABC Our Way to Christmas”. In the upper left corner of the next 26 boxes, write each letter of the alphabet. In the last box, draw a Christmas tree or some other symbol of the season. At the end of each day, you will have your child write or draw about the book and activity that you did as a family that day in the corresponding box. You will use this chart to visually document how close you are getting to Christmas. You will also be creating a memory keeper of a cherished family activity. Find a prominent spot in the house to hang your chart. You will be starting with the letter A on November 29th.
Now, you need to gather your books, ABC to Christmas Message Cards A-M, and materials for each activity. I’m going to share details about the books and activities for the letters A-M this week. Next week, I’ll share N-Z.
You will place a message card (see below for details) in each book and then wrap each one. On November 29th, your child will open the book that corresponds to the letter A. On November 30th, the letter B and so on. Each day as a family, you will read a new book and the message included inside. Every message has a fun and meaningful family activity to complete.
Let’s get started!
A is for alike, look-alikes that is.
Book: Look-Alikes Christmas by Steiner
Activity: Gather some things from around the house and recreate a Christmas scene on a shelf in your house for the season.
Materials needed: miscellaneous items from around the house
B is book, book turned movie and butterscotch hot chocolate.
Book: The Polar Express by Van Alsburg
Materials needed: The Polar Express movie, hot chocolate ingredients
C is cookies and Christmas carols.
Book: Christmas Cookies by Krause Rosenthal
Activity: While listening to some carols, look through magazines, cookbooks and the internet to decide what cookies to make this year for the neighbors. Need more cookie inspiration? Head over to my “Me Want Cookies” pinterest board.
Materials needed: Christmas music (try Pandora for free), magazines, cookbooks and/or the internet for recipes, paper and a writing utensil for creating your list
D is for doggy treats.
Book: What Dogs Want for Christmas by Radzinski
Activity: Make some no-bake treats for your four-legged friends. If you don’t have a dog of your own, you could make them to give to the neighbor’s dog.
Materials needed: doggy treat ingredients and a container for storing and giving
E is for evergreen trees.
Book: The Carpenter’s Gift by Rubel
Activity: Plant an evergreen tree in your yard. Visit a local nursery and pick out an evergreen that would be perfect for your yard. If purchasing an evergreen isn’t feasible, you could always prune and admire one you have in your yard or neighborhood. Maybe, you could leave a little treat (torn bread) for the birds around the tree.
Materials needed: evergreen shrub or tree, planting utensils
F is for foster children.
Book: Welcome Comfort by Polacco
Activity: Make Christmas a little brighter for a foster child. Purchase a present and donate it to a child in foster care. Don’t forget to make a homemade card to go with the gift.
Materials needed: gift, wrapping paper, name and address of a foster agency
G is for get well cards.
Book: Pete the Cat Saves Christmas by Litwin and Dean
Activity: Santa became sick in Pete the Cat Saves Christmas. There are lots of people who are sick right now. Make some get well cards to give to people who are in the hospital.
Materials needed: construction paper, art materials such as markers, crayons and holiday stickers, address of a local hospital
H is Ho! Ho! Ho!
Book: When Santa Lost His Ho, Ho, Ho by Rader
Activity: Write some silly jokes that you think would make Santa laugh.
Materials needed: lots of imagination, paper and pen or pencil
I is interesting.
Book: 12 Days of Christmas by Isadora
Activity: Create interesting art sculptures in your yard with colored ice blocks.
Materials needed: various containers that can go in the freezer, water, food coloring
J is for joy.
Book: Santa’s Book of Names by McPhail
Activity: Spread the joy of reading. Go through the house and find two books that you no longer read and that you think someone else might enjoy. Donate them.
Materials needed: old books you no longer read, list of charities that accept books
K is for kindness.
Book: Emily’s Christmas Gifts by Post Senning
Activity: In Emily’s Christmas, she learns about manners and magic words. It’s important to be kind and friendly. Try extra hard to be kind to all those that you meet today. At dinner share what you noticed about the day.
Materials needed: none
L is for letters.
Book: The Jolly Christmas Postman by Ahlberg
Activity: Write a letter to Santa and mail it. Remember to list all of the good choices that you have made this year along with a special item you would really like from Santa.
Materials needed: paper, envelope, writing utensil and Santa’s address
M is for making ornaments.
Book: Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree by Barry
Activity: Just like in Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree, don’t let anything go to waste. Make ornaments from your recycling bin.
Materials needed: recycled items such as cardboard, milk carton caps, newspaper, etc., glue, tape and markers or crayons
So, now you have a good start. Next week, I’ll share ideas for the letters N-Z. Have a wonderful time building wonderful memories with your family and nurturing their literacy development!
*Don’t forget to enter the giveaway for some great literacy gifts. November 27, 2012 is the last day to enter!
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Mar. 3, 2008 Scientists have used a supercomputer to shed new light on one of the most important theories of physics, the Standard Model, which encapsulates understanding of all the material that makes up the universe. This 30-year-old theory explains all the known elementary particles and three of the four forces acting upon them - however, it excludes the force of gravity, which is its shortcoming.
Physicists have been trying to find the missing pieces in the jigsaw that would extend the Standard Model into a complete theory of all the forces of nature. However, the landmark findings by researchers at the Universities of Edinburgh and Southampton, and their partners in Japan and the US, confirm the Standard Model to even greater precision than before, deepening the puzzle.
The project's enormously complex calculations relate to the behaviour of tiny particles found in the nuclei of atoms, known as quarks. In order to carry out these calculations, the researchers first designed and built a supercomputer that was among the fastest in the world, capable of tens of trillions of calculations per second. The computations themselves have taken a further three years to complete.
Their result shows that the Standard Model's claim to be the best theory invented holds firm. It raises the stakes for the riddle to be solved by experiments at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, which will switch on later this year. Physicists’ efforts to confront Standard Model predictions using the most powerful computers available with the most precise experiments offer no clues about what to expect.
Professor Chris Sachrajda of the University of Southampton’s School of Physics and Astronomy said: ‘Modern supercomputers and improved theoretical techniques are allowing us to explore the limits of the Standard Model to an unprecedented precision. The next stage will be to combine such computations with new experimental results expected from the Large Hadron Collider to unravel the next level of fundamental physics.’
Professor Richard Kenway of the University of Edinburgh's School of Physics added: ‘Although the Standard Model has been a fantastic success, there were one or two dark corners where experimental tests had been inconclusive, because vital calculations were not accurate enough. We shone a light on one of these, but to our enormous frustration, nothing was lurking there.’
The research, published in Physical Review Letters, was supported by the Science and Technology Facilities Council.
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Philly Passes Resolution Calling for Reproductive Healthcare Funding
Last night, Philadelphia became the third U.S. city to pass a resolution calling for federal and state funding of reproductive healthcare services, including abortion.
From the resolution: “Resolution calling upon President Obama, the US Congress, Governor Corbett, and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to maintain existing public funding for comprehensive reproductive health care and reinstate insurance coverage for abortion care for every woman who needs it, regardless of the source of her insurance.” (The full text of the resolution is below.)
The atmosphere was celebratory at last night’s city Board of Health meeting, when the resolution was signed before a small crowd of spectators and supporters.
“I hope we will look back twenty years from tonight and say we were at the very beginning of restoring public funds on abortion,” said Dr. Susan Schewel, executive director of the Women’s Medical Fund and member of the Board of Health.
Though abortion has been legal for 40 years, a patchwork of federal restrictions and state regulations have created a de facto system whereby many poor and working-class women can’t afford access. The practical effect is that abortion is available via a two-tiered system of access that mimics the days before Roe V. Wade, when middle-class women who lived in states where abortion was illegal could obtain one by simply traveling to a state where it was legal.
Locally, Women’s Medical Fund fills some of the gap by providing direct financial assistance to low-income women in need of an abortion. To give context to the significance of the Board’s resolution, Dr. Schewel reviewed the requests for assistance fielded by her office yesterday: The WMF hotline received 14 requests for assistance in four hours. WMF can provide financial support to seven. The average income of the women who requested assistance is $618 per month.
“They were told they’d need $350–450 for an abortion,” said Dr. Schewel. “As you can imagine, that’s a fortune to them.”
Dr. Marla Gold, another member of the Board of Health, emphasized that the resolution calls for funding for the full-spectrum of reproductive healthcare services, not just abortion.
According to Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Don Schwarz, the inspiration for the resolution stems directly from “the health impact pyramid,” a framework for public health action advocated by the Centers for Disease Control.
From the CDC: “At the base of this pyramid, indicating interventions with the greatest potential impact, are efforts to address socioeconomic determinants of health.”
“It struck me,” said Dr. Schwarz, “that demographically, internationally, one of the most important factors of the socioeconomic status of women in society is the ability to control fertility.”
The resolution passed unanimously. New York City and Austin, Texas already passed similar resolutions.
The Board of Health will provide more details at a press conference today at 3PM.
Full text of resolution:
Resolution of the Board of Health
Coverage for Comprehensive Reproductive Health Care
February 14, 2013
Resolution calling upon President Obama, the US Congress, Governor Corbett, and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to maintain existing public funding for comprehensive reproductive health care and reinstate insurance coverage for abortion care for every woman who needs it, regardless of the source of her insurance.
1. Whereas, women need access to a range of safe, affordable reproductive health care services throughout life, including cancer and sexually transmitted infection screenings, contraceptive services, abortion care, prenatal care, and labor and delivery services;
2. Whereas, all women, regardless of income, need insurance coverage to access these services, so that they can seek care from licensed, quality health care providers, and so that economic barriers do not play a role in critical health care decisions;
3. Whereas, the federal government recognizes that health care is essential to protect an individual’s ability to fully participate in their family, community, and society. To support people in achieving that goal, the government partially or fully subsidizes health insurance and health care services for individuals who meet certain eligibility criteria;
4. Whereas, some lawmakers in Congress and state legislatures oppose coverage for comprehensive reproductive health care and have therefore moved to restrict or decrease publicly subsidized family planning funding to make it unaffordable or inaccessible;
5. Whereas, low-income women – 8,744,744 women nationally[i] and 374,241 women in Pennsylvania[ii] – qualify for publicly subsidized family planning services and are therefore actually or potentially subject to these inequitable policies;
6. Whereas, women enrolled in Medicaid are denied coverage for comprehensive pregnancy-related care that includes abortion care, because of unnecessary and unfair bans on such coverage imposed by federal and state lawmakers;
7. Whereas, denying access to comprehensive pregnancy-related care to the more than 87,000 Philadelphia women of reproductive age utilizing public insurance[iii] discriminates against them and their families;
8. Whereas, women who lack insurance coverage or publically subsidized services have increased numbers of unintended pregnancy and childbearing[iv].
9. Whereas, when a woman cannot afford to end a pregnancy when she needs to, due to lack of coverage for abortion, the impact on her and her family can be far reaching, including endangering her health due to serious medical conditions related to pregnancy;
10. Whereas, unintended childbearing is associated with many negative consequences such as delayed prenatal care, maternal depression, increased risk of physical violence during pregnancy, decreased likelihood of breastfeeding, low birth weight, decreased mental and physical health during childhood, and lower education attainment for the child[v],[vi],[vii];
11. Whereas, childbearing in adolescence is correlated with failure to complete a high school education. This has long-term consequences for the economic and social stability, and therefore the health status, of these teens and their children. In Philadelphia, fully two thirds of girls who become mothers while in high school do not graduate.[i]
Be it therefore resolved, that the Board of Health of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health calls upon President Obama, the US Congress, Governor Corbett, and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to support public funding for comprehensive family planning services; to reinstate coverage for abortion services for women enrolled in public insurance programs, including women enrolled in Medicaid and Medicare, women in the military, federal employees, Native American Women, women in federal prison, women in the Peace Corps, and women who live in the District of Columbia; and to ensure that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania does not withhold insurance coverage for abortion for women purchasing plans on a state insurance exchange.
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We're not doomed: Why the world won't end this month
Published: Monday, December 3, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, December 3, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
BRADENTON - When Gabrielle Vail tells people she studies ancient Mayan writings known as codices, their first question is nearly always the same:
NO END IN SIGHT
The end of the world is not nigh.
Renowned Mayan scholar and New College anthropology professor Gabrielle Vail will give a lecture debunking end-of-the-world prophesies based on the Mayan calendar.
When: Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton
Cost: $8 for members; $10 others
DOOMSDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE
Whether you're a naysayer or convinced that the end is nigh, the Internet has something for you:
• It can't possibly be true
Two government sites attempt to refute rumors of the apocalypse.
• But just in case...
The 2012world-ends.com website includes a clock that counts down to Dec. 21, and a survival guide.
Just in case you think one survival guide is not enough, another can be found at http://visual.ly/2012-end-world-survival-guide
“Is the world really going to end on Dec. 21?”
The apocalyptic prophecy based on the end of a Mayan era has become fodder for countless Internet theories and inspired the Hollywood blockbuster “2012.”
Believers of the “2012 phenomenon” depict ancient Mayan astronomers as sages privy to knowledge long since lost to modern science. They forecast cataclysmic events like the sun exploding or Earth succumbing to a black hole.
Well, not quite, according to Vail, a New College of Florida anthropology professor who has studied Mayan culture for 23 years.
In her lecture “The Destruction and Re-Creation of the World in Sacred Mayan Texts” at the South Florida Museum on Wednesday, Vail will address how the doomsday forecast arose.
Her conclusion: People's biggest worry on Dec. 22 is likely to be last-minute Christmas shopping.
Rumors of Earth's demise stem from misinterpretations of Mayan codices and possibly from one textbook that suggested Mayans may have viewed the end of a calendar era as a world-ending event, Vail said.
It's a notion that is largely dismissed by most scholars who adhere to the view that Dec. 21 marks merely the end of the 13th baktun, a 144,000-day cycle roughly equivalent to 394 years. The cycle dates back to more than 3000 B.C.
“The Mayans have a very long view of time that goes way past this completion,” Vail said.
But in the Internet age, truth rarely troubles a good rumor.
Visitors have already started arriving at Bugarach, a tiny French village near the Pyrenees believed to be a safe refuge. Now, the mayor plans to close the village four days before the apparent doomsday.
The New York Times reported that panicked Russian citizens have been stockpiling candles and other survival supplies.
Both U.S. federal governments and NASA officials felt compelled to debunk the story with NASA launching a website to reassure people.
“It's gotten way out of proportion,” Vail said. “People start taking mythology from many other cultures and you get the strangest things.”
Vail's lecture, which she will co-present with Jeff Rodgers, director of Bishop Planetarium, will show how images from the codices reflected their study of constellations which the Mayans believed were deities whose appearance in the sky influenced their lives.
For example, one codex of a turtle with three hearthstones on its shell correlates to a constellation within Orion. The hearthstones mapped the stars Alnitak, Saiph and Rigel.
When making fires, Mayan women arranged hearthstones based on the constellation.
The presentation includes animation that illustrates how Mayans made sense of the night sky.
“We get a better sense of what was being thought of by the Mayans,” Rodgers said.
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March 20 was World Sparrow Day. Like it has been doing since 2010, this year too members of the Travancore Natural History Society (TNHS), a city-based non-governmental organisation that is involved in biodiversity conservation and education, scouted the city on the day to make a count of house sparrows.
Members of TNHS organised themselves into seven groups and went along seven well-defined routes looking for the once-ubiquitous bird, the numbers of which are on a decline the world over. The count was taken between 7 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The final tally of the sparrow count presented a chequered pattern, say the members. “Although the bird is seen to be fighting a relentless battle to retain its traditional strongholds in pockets such as Chalai and Connemara market in Palayam and a few other places such as Attakulangara, we drew a blank in other areas where these birds were expected to be seen at least sparsely. The number of birds in their traditional forts was also not showing an upward trend as was expected,” says Kalesh S., a bird and butterfly enthusiast and one of the key members of the TNHS.
Although there is a decline noted in the numbers at Connemara market, the group says that is not a major cause for worry, as the house sparrow population is more or less on a healthy footing in the market. “The real saviours of the birds in the market are a handful of head-load workers, who are doing a commendable work of up-keeping and renovating the bird nests, during their spare time. They have even put up discarded plastic jars and broken pots, which the birds have accepted for nesting,” say K.B. Sanjayan and M.R. Kiran, members of the group who visited the market on March 3, as part of their periodical follow-up to assess the status of House Sparrows. “The foursome of the head-load workers R. Moniyan, S. Jayan, H. Ashokan and Murukan always look out for the sparrows and keep themselves updated about the status of the birds. This time too they pointed out the nests which have fledglings and also nests which have been rendered empty consequent to the leaving of a litter,” say the duo. TNHS members also noted a number of sparrow families with chicks rummaging in the front yard of the market. They found that the Golden Showers and Indian Cherries that were planted when the vehicle parking area was commissioned, were a source of supplementary food for the birds in addition to the grains and food waste available in the market.
In light of the survey, Dr. Kalesh, says that the society now plans to install as many as 20 nests at Attakulangara and Chalai. “We also plan to conduct an awareness programme among the local populace to function as saviours of the birds. Putting bird nests alone will not bring the desired dividends. The bird nests should be maintained regularly and the bird activity monitored periodically.”
In the second phase of the programme bird nests will be installed at other potential areas such as Peroorkada market, Paruthippara, Kedaram complex at Kesavadasapuram , Pattom, Vellayambalam, Sasthamangalam, Vazhuthacaud, Thirumala, Thampanoor, Shanghumughom, Pettah market, Medical College area, Sreekariyam and also in Kazhakuttam and Nedumangad. For the successful implementation of the same, TNHS requires volunteers from the local and student community. Contact: 9447044498 / 9446558994 or 9447761495.
Apart from Kalesh, Sanjayan and Kiran, members TNHS who participated in the house sparrow count are K. Jayakumar, K. Baiju, M. Ramesh, H. Charan, S. Ajithkumar, and A. Jithu
In Chalai market, the survey team counted as many as 41 birds, though the count in 2012 was 53.
In Attakulangara, 30 birds we located, in place of the 52 birds seen last year.
At Connemara Market – known to be the stronghold of house sparrows in the city – the number stood at 101 sparrows. This is less than the TNHS count of 148 birds in 2012
North eastern parts of the city comprising Sreekariyam, Ulloor, Kesavadasapuram, Paruthippara and Peroorkada were marked by the complete absence of these birds. A repeat survey is planned to confirm its total absence and also to zero in on the causes for its absence.
At Karamana three pairs were spotted. Other areas in the city that figured in the count with negligible population of the bird were Shanghumughom, Valiathura, Vettukad, Pettah, Medical College campus and Kazhakuttam.
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|FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 19, 2002
Release # 03-039
|Bear Archery's Recall Hotline: (800) 342-4751
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076
CPSC, Bear Archery LLC Announce Recall of Compound Bows
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bear Archery LLC, of Gainesville, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 2,250 compound bows. The limbs of these bows can break during use, causing impact injuries to consumers.
Bear Archery has received about 200 reports of these bows breaking during use with reports of seven minor injuries, such as cuts and bruises to the face and chest.
These are junior-sized compound Bear Archery bows sold under the model names Warrior and Buckmaster/Warrior. They are camouflaged or black, and "Warrior" or "Buckmaster" decals were included in the packaging to put on the bows.
Hunting & sporting goods stores, mass merchants and catalogs nationwide sold the bows from September 2002 through October 2002 for between $75 and $100.
Consumers should stop using the recalled bows immediately, and contact Bear Archery for a free replacement. For more information, contact Bear Archery at (800) 342-4751 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
or write to Bear Archery, LLC, 4600 S.W. 41st Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov
CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals - contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054 for the hearing impaired. Consumers can obtain news release and recall information at www.cpsc.gov, on Twitter @OnSafety or by subscribing to CPSC's free e-mail newsletters.
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Every consumer has heard the horror stories of time consuming audits and excessive penalties or fees being assessed, but the simple fact of the matter is that there is an incredibly simple way to avoid IRS problems. Contrary to popular belief, the Internal Revenue Service does not place an emphasis on singling out honest individuals and ensuring that they are paying as much income tax as possible. As long as an individual follows a few basic tips, dealing with the government does not have to be a painful ordeal.
Wise individuals will keep all of their receipts and other tax documents neatly organized, and this will certainly prove to facilitate filing taxes in a timely fashion. Missing receipts can cost a taxpayer thousands of dollars in unnecessary taxes. A misplaced 1099 or income statement will cause the reported figures to differ from the records that the IRS is receiving from vendors or employers, and many of these issues will ultimately end in an audit. Ignorance is certainly not a valid excuse for making careless mistakes, and having documents organized and gathered in one particular place will help the process go much smoother. Consumers should always prepare for the possibility of an audit, and an auditor is going to be very appreciative of an individual that maintains appropriate records that can easily be produced.
Preparing and filing taxes does not have to be difficult, but many consumers will procrastinate until the last possible minute or file countless extensions. All documents should be filed in a timely fashion in order to minimize the chances of being selected for an audit. Repeatedly filing for an extension can be perceived as a red flag and trigger unwanted attention from the IRS. Whether an individual needs to seek professional assistance or can perform the task without additional help, complying with all of the deadlines will help avoid many IRS problems. It is important to understand that a tax return must be filed every single year, and a person must ensure that they keep adequate records of each filing.
Many consumers are concerned that if they are unable to immediately pay any amounts owed to the IRS, they will be subjected to criminal charges and face other similarly scary situations. In reality, payment arrangements and other options are available to taxpayers that need assistance. The majority of IRS problems originate from misunderstandings and failing to file taxes on time, so a wise consumer will make sure that they have all of their paperwork prepared and filed before the deadline.
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Every December, I am overwhelmed by the magnitude of Jewish celebrations taking place across the United States. This is a continuing testimony to what I document and espouse in my recently published book A Kosher Christmas: ‘Tis the Season to Be Jewish. We Jews can rejoice in Jewish ways beyond the Hanukkah festival and embrace the goodwill generated by Christmas to find Jewish meaning in the December holiday season.
Saturday night marked the first night of Hanukkah. Menorah lightings will abound in homes and in public places. I presided over the menorah lighting at East 35th and Park Avenue in New York City at 5:00PM. We were crammed onto the median with cars whizzing by! Exciting but a bit on the dangerous side. I had never officiated at the lighting of a menorah in a public space!
Just overhead was the ethereal spire of the Empire State Building glowingly lit in blue and white and wrapped in mist! As with everything of import, there is a story surrounding the Hanukkah lighting of the Empire State Building. In 1997, nine-year-old Mallory Blair Greitzer wrote a letter to the management of the Empire State Building in Manhattan requesting that the color of the building’s tower lights be changed in honor of Hanukkah. This request was steadfastly rejected on the basis that the management’s policy limited the lights to honor each religion on one day per year. (The landmark’s lights are blue and white for Israel Independence Day.) Upon receiving this answer, Mallory asked her parents if she was Israeli. They explained that she was not, which prompted Mallory to write a second letter to Leona Helmsley, the management company’s owner. Mallory explained that she was not Israeli and therefore wondered what this policy meant for her and the other Jews in the country who were not Israeli. Against the advice of her staff, Helmsley granted Mallory’s request. In celebration of Hanukkah in 1997, the Empire State Building was (and each year thereafter) set alight with the colors blue and white. Grass roots campaigning at its best!
In homes and apartments everywhere, the wafting smell of latkes cooking in oil will flood kitchens and hallways and sufganiyot will be plentiful. If you are looking for new and exciting events for Hanukkah, check out the following in the New York City area:
Major League Dreidel/Target Tops Tournament on December 13th at 8:00PM
(This one I have written about in my book)
Created in 2007, Major League Dreidel has been described as an “amped-up Hanukkah party and battle royale.” Players compete for the longest dreidel spin. This year hosts the first doubles tournament. Register at firstname.lastname@example.org by Wednesday, December 12th. Proceeds of the event will benefit Playworks, a nonprofit whose mission is to end playground bullying. Even if you don’t register, take a look at the website and then head to Full Circle Bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to watch the tournament.
Matisyahu Festival of Light
Matisyahu, formerly Hasidic but always remaining a reggae star, performs his annual Hanukkah concert on December 15th at 9:00PM at Terminal 5. Find more Festival of Light concert dates around the countryhere.
We also want to give a shout out to Jewmongous is Sean Altman!
Fabulously funny, Jewmongous is an irreverently comedic concert taking place on December 15th at 8:30PM at Towne Crier Cafe in Pawling, New York. NOTE: This should not be mistaken for the Jewmongous show at City Winery on December 25th (more to follow on that one).
Don’t dismiss Santacon!
There are always a few Hanukkah Harry(s) and Mrs. Hanukkah Harry(s) amongst the thousands of Santas that throng and cavort around New York City. According to the website, the New York happening is on December 15th with information to be revealed the night before.
A Chanukah Charol
Comedian Jackie Hoffman reenacts her one-woman retelling of Dickens’s A Christmas Carol using a semi-autobiographical and very Jewish lens. December 8th-December 29th at 8:00PM, New World Stages.
Fourth Annual Latke Festival
Chefs from 16 local restaurants—including A Voce, Balaboosta and Veselka—compete for first place latke on Monday December 10th at 6:30PM at BAM Peter Jay Sharp Building. Taste and judge for yourself! Profits from ticket sales will be donated to the Sylvia Center for childhood nutrition.
Gail Simmons: Latke Sizzle
Chef Gail Simmons talks with James Beard Foundation executive vice president Mitchell Davis about latkes and other types of Jewish food to be followed by a latke tasting and vodka pairing. December 11th at 8:15PM at the 92nd Street Y.
The Big Quiz Thing’s Christmahanukwanzayear Spectacular
Noah Tarnow is host at this holiday-themed multimedia quiz show at 7:00PM on Tuesday, December 11th and Wednesday, December 12th, at Littlefield in Brooklyn.
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UF environmental conference will illuminate solutions for a sustainable Florida
If you value clean water, fresh air and green spaces, make plans to attend the University of Florida Levin College of Law 15th Annual Public Interest Environmental Conference (PIEC) Feb. 26-28.
The conference, being held at Holland Hall on the UF College of Law campus, invites land use and environmental attorneys, government officials, citizen advocates, journalists and others interested in the future of Florida’s environment to interact with environmental experts and hear the latest thinking on sustainability and its impact on policy development.
Presented by the UF Levin College of Law and co-sponsored by The Florida Bar Environmental and Land Use Law Section and student government, this two-day conference titled, “Beyond Doom and Gloom: Illuminating a Sustainable Future for Florida,” will focus on long-range and innovative approaches to Florida’s environmental problems. Conference attendees can earn 13 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits and explore sustainability solutions from science, technology and progressive regulations, and economic and behavioral changes through communication and social marketing.
“This year’s conference offers a timely focus with an interesting set of themes including the role of social marketing, and panel discussions dealing with energy and climate change,” said Alyson Flournoy, director of the UF Levin College of Law Environmental and Land Use Law Program and one of the organizers of the conference. “We’ve also expanded the workshop format to include skills training and the final plenary session will provide a unique interdisciplinary look into Florida’s future by historians, ecologists, planners and public-interest advocates.”
Flournoy added that the Friday night keynote speaker Rena Steinzor, president of the Center for Progressive Reform, will offer insight into likely policy developments under the Obama administration.
Conference topics slated for discussion include, “Thinking Outside the Grid,” “Ports: Balancing the Economic and Environmental Impacts,” “Public Education: Understanding the Science of Environmental and Land Use Policies and Law,” “Hope Springs Eternal: Overcoming the Water Supply Issues,” “The Cost of a Human Life: Beyond Risk Assessment and Cost Benefit Analysis,” “Social Marketing: Green is the New Black?,” “The Long Slow Flood: Science, Policy and Adaption to Sea Level Rise,” “Credits and Trading: Air, Water and Land,” and “The Role of Journalism in Communicating Environmental Issues and Fostering Public Participation.” Workshops include, “Land Use 101: Understanding the Land Use Approval Process and How to Effectively Participate,” and “The Art and Skill of Communicating with Legislators.”
Robert Hartsell, trial counsel for the Everglades Law Center Inc. and a past PIEC participant, encourages those interested in, and working on environmental issues to attend the PIEC. “This conference exposes the practitioner to fresh thinking and an opportunity to collaborate with the best and brightest on the cutting edge environmental issues.”
February 20 is the postmark deadline for PIEC pre registration at $85. Onsite registration is $100. The registration fee includes CLEs and all program activities. Banquet registration is $35. The conference is free for all UF students, faculty and staff. A discounted registration fee of $45 is available for non-UF students, as well as scholarships.
Visit www.law.ufl.edu/piec to view the room assignments, scholarship form and conference brochure, which includes program and registration information.
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Letter to the editor: Senate ignores dangers of climage change to N.D.Senate Concurrent Resolution 4024, which would direct “the Legislature to study the effects of climate change on this state” received a “do not pass” recommendation from the Senate Natural Resources Committee and defeated on a voice vote.
By: By Sharon Buhr, Valley City, N.D., The Jamestown Sun
Senate Concurrent Resolution 4024, which would direct “the Legislature to study the effects of climate change on this state” received a “do not pass” recommendation from the Senate Natural Resources Committee and defeated on a voice vote.
Did they defeat it because they do not believe in climate change or have they not done enough reading to recognize that climate change is happening? A study by the University of Oregon and Harvard reported that the earth’s temperature is rising fast. It has risen 1.3 degrees Fahrenheit in the past 100 years compared to the fact that before it took 5,000 years to go up that amount.
The rates of change show how atypical our warming is now. NASA is quoted as saying “climate changes to come will be larger than anything that human civilization and agriculture has seen in its entire existence.”
New satellite data has confirmed that both poles have melted faster in the last 20 years than in the last 10,000 years. And 192 countries have acknowledged that global warming exists.
So, don’t our legislators believe in climate change?
And if they do, why wouldn’t they want to understand how it will affect North Dakota? Agriculture still remains our top industry, and all farmers know that what crops are raised on their land depends on the climate.
We already know that a mere rise of 1 degree Fahrenheit globally over the past 50 years has caused a 5.5 percent decline in wheat production according to a Stanford University professor.
And the Legislature’s own national advisory organization, the National Conference of State Legislatures, predicts that climate change will affect North Dakota’s economy, with higher temperatures and worsening droughts for the state, and that agriculture, water resources and tourism may be affected and result in significant losses.
Does the Senate Natural Resources Committee not believe its own professional organization?
Or is the Senate Natural Resources Committee afraid to recognize the obvious — that much of the greenhouse gasses that are being emitted in North Dakota could be prevented? How can our state allow one-third of our natural gas to be flared (a precious resource lost forever) and contribute to climate change?
If this resolution would pass, the state may learn that reinstating the incentives to farmers who put up wind towers is a benefit to all of us (the Legislature in this session has denied them that benefit). And that incentives for solar energy should be reinstated for farmers and corporations alike, and that promoting businesses in North Dakota to produce solar equipment helps our entire state.
I hope that the entire Senate will be more enlightened than the Senate Natural Resources Committee and vote to pass SCR 4024.
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Washington Post: As his tax bill chugs through Congress, President Bush has seized the opportunity of a commencement address to burnish his compassionate credentials. Speaking to students at the University of Notre Dame on Sunday, he presented his support for faith-based charities as a third wave in the national fight against poverty, following Lyndon Johnson's landmark legislation and the welfare reform passed under President Clinton. Mr. Bush's focus on poverty is welcome, and religious charities can deliver important services to the needy. But the idea that the administration's faith-based initiative warrants comparison with Mr. Johnson's War on Poverty is a troubling exaggeration.
The chief reason is that the impressive achievements of religious charities are probably not scalable. As the advocates of religious social work are themselves the first to say, its strength lies in the ability to change people's hearts: to inspire them, in a way that a government bureaucracy usually cannot, to make their own lives better. But this inspiration depends on the chemistry between social worker and client. The limiting factor is not mainly money, which government could fix, but something much less tangible.
Head Start: Moreover, there are many aspects of poverty that small charities are ill equipped to address. A faith-based program may succeed in inspiring drug addicts to change their ways, and a community policing effort that makes allies out of inner-city pastors has a better chance of succeeding than one that does not. But what is the role of faith in providing medical insurance to poor children, in administering food stamps or in designing the best Head Start curriculum? The 1996 welfare reform included a provision that made religious charities eligible to provide job-search counseling and other services to people on the rolls. With a few exceptions, however, religious groups have turned out to offer little in this area.
This is not to say that Mr. Bush's faith-based initiative is misguided. Provided that the church-state issue is dealt with carefully, it's good for government to support religious groups that deliver needed services to the poor without seeking to convert them. But the administration should not kid itself that this is the answer to America's scandalously pervasive poverty. The strong economy of the 1990s has brought the poverty rate down from a peak of 15 percent at the start of the decade to 12 percent in 1999, the most recent year for which data are available. But that rate is still higher than in the America of the early 1970s and higher too than in other advanced countries. It cries out for ambitious public antipoverty programs -- financed by the resources that Mr. Bush has chosen to devote instead to his tax cut.
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Goshen College contributes to Indiana “Brain Gain”
GOSHEN, Ind. While many Indiana college and university graduates take their diplomas and pursue employment opportunities in other states, contributing to the highly publicized “brain drain,” Goshen College imports more human capital to Indiana than it exports, concludes a study conducted this year.
When John C. Yoder, a Goshen College graduate in the class of 2002 from Bryan, Ohio, and his business partners considered locations for launching a new business, they looked at possibilities in Colorado and Michigan before landing in Indianapolis.Now Yoder and his partners could not be happier with their decision. In fact, they are expanding the business – Furniture Outfitters at 8520 Castleton Corner Drive, on the northeast side of the city – to an additional location at 7257 U.S. 31 South. The business sells ready-to-assemble furniture manufactured by Sauder Woodworking of Archbold, Ohio.
“It has been a tough time for the economy,” Yoder said, “and yet we have been very successful. We’ve been fortunate to accomplish what we set out to do. We made a conscious choice to locate in Indianapolis because it didn’t have any stores of this nature.”
Yoder employs five other Goshen College graduates and recently made a commitment to continue living in the Indianapolis area by buying a house. He said he appreciates the city’s mix of small-town feel and big-city features such as the art museum, professional sports teams and a major airport. He said, “I’ll definitely remain in Indianapolis even if we expand out of the state.”
Shirley H. Showalter, Goshen College president, said, “Our graduates include leaders in the education, health and not-for-profit sectors of our state’s economy, and, increasingly, in business. A number of alumni have started thriving businesses that attract more recent graduates to remain in the state and become fully involved in its economic and cultural life.
“Nevertheless,” Showalter said, “as a college we can make an even greater effort to form partnerships with Indiana businesses. For example, this fall we are launching a Web-based career mentors program to enable students and alumni to form the kinds of relationships that will help build an even stronger state economy.”
Elkhart County, in which Goshen is located, attracts more Goshen College alumni than any other area of Indiana. More than 4,500 alumni live in the county, with most of these alumni having occupations in education (913), business (386), health care (305) and church service (98).
Educators Randy and Cynthia Zimmerly fell in love with each other and the state of Indiana while they were students at Goshen College in the mid-1980s. They have lived in Indiana since they graduated, and now have three children.
The Zimmerlys began their teaching careers in Goshen. Today, Randy is superintendent of schools at the Westview School Corp. in Topeka, Ind., and Cynthia is a first-grade teacher at Chandler Elementary School in Goshen. They have both earned master’s degrees in education from Ball State University, and Randy also holds a doctorate from BSU.
The Zimmerlys said they enjoy the qualify-of-life features of living, working and bringing up their children in northern Indiana. “We have found a great church and wonderful friendships,” Randy said.
The Indiana Human Capital Retention Project, conducted by the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute in 1999, determined that “36.2 percent of Hoosiers leave the state after graduation [from college] and 89.2 percent of nonresidents leave. The state is a significant importer of high school graduates pursuing a college education, but clearly both sets of graduates contribute to a ‘brain drain’ or flight of human capital from Indiana.”
The project’s summary report notes that graduates leave the state “overwhelmingly” for employment-related reasons. Quality-of-life factors were cited by graduates as well, although the report states that graduates who chose to remain in Indiana also credited quality-of-life factors.
President Showalter said, “We have known for many years that Goshen College alumni contribute to the economic vitality and cultural fabric of Elkhart County and the State of Indiana. We are pleased that our research confirms that Goshen College graduates contradict the widely publicized ‘brain drain.’”
The web of interaction between college alumni and the professional networks they develop during their college years is illustrated by Aletha Stahl, associate professor of French and Francophone Studies at Earlham College in Richmond, Ind. After completing high school in Harrisonburg, Va., she enrolled at Goshen College and after graduating studied for her doctorate at the University of Iowa.
Later, Earlham College invited Stahl to help lead an off-campus program in Martinique, a French territory in the Caribbean; that eventually led to a permanent faculty posit.
“I was familiar with Earlham College due to athletic competition while at Goshen. My GC diploma was considered a plus when I interviewed at Earlham, and I also knew that I could live in Indiana,:” said Stahl. “My husband and I feel good about having settled in the Midwest.”
Editors: Research graph attached below. For more information about the study, contact Stuart Showalter, director of Career Services, at (574) 535-7008 or firstname.lastname@example.org.
Goshen College Students, 1985-97,
Contribute to Indiana Brain Gain
In Career Services, we have conducted research into the question of whether Goshen College contributes to or contradicts the highly publicized Indiana Brain Drain,” the label given to the pattern of students enrolling in Indiana Colleges and Universities and then going out of state for employment following graduation.
We discovered from our research into four class years examined at four-year intervals that Goshen College contradicts this pattern and demonstrates a modest Brain Gain for the state of Indiana. Content analysis of 713 student records indicates that 253 students entered the college from Indiana and 265 graduates from these classes remain in the state for a net gain of 1.7 percent. The sample class years were 1985, 1989, 1993 and 1997.
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A day in the life of a single mom raising a teenager and a child with autism. I believe that it's not what we receive, but what we give away that defines us. I want to give away all that I have learned and experienced in hopes that it will help families raising a child with autism or any disability. This is my candid journal where I open up my world and share my joys, knowledge, lessons, disappointments, challenges, frustrations, fears and successes - one day at a time.
For many years the stories from devastated parents have been eerily similar. A young, bright child vaccinated with MMR, has minor side effects such as high temperature and being off food, and then develops the debilitating disability of autism.
Whilst the mainstream medical profession deny the link between autism and the triple shot of measles, mumps and rubella, there have been many who have argued to the contrary. Statistics show the increases in autism correlate alarmingly with the introduction and uptake of the MMR vaccine. And Now in an Italian court, there has been a landmark ruling for a child whose parents claim that his autism was triggered by MMR.
The parents of Valentino Bocca have been awarded 112,000 Euro to be paid by the Italian ministry of health. They are now seeking a further 800,000 Euro in a civil case. The story is a tragic one, Valentino, developing normally, was given the shot at 14 months and started to suffer from diarrhea, lost interest in food and within a few days lost the ability to use his spoon.
Worse was soon to come when he began to be restless at night, screaming in pain for hours. It was later found that he was suffering from a painful bowel condition that is common in autistic children. With an adjusted diet of no wheat or milk, he was able to sleep but the autism symptoms continued, and even at the age of nine, he still does not speak.
The case featured three expert witnesses that concurred that “barring preexisting conditions there was a reasonable scientific probability that the MMR jab had triggered Valantino’s condition.” Judge Lucio Ardigo agreed that it was “conclusively established” that Valentino had suffered from an “autistic disorder associated with medium cognitive delay” and his illness, was linked to receiving the shot. The Italian shot has the same ingredients as the one used in the UK and US.
Proof in court of the link between MMR and autism, but will this be denied by the UK and US?
In the US over 5000 families are known to the mainstream media as believing that the MMR shot has triggered autism in their children, and the real figure could be much higher. Court rulings against the MMR include a 90,000 GBP (Great British Pound) payout for brain damage to a boy called Robert Fletcher, and a $1.5 million payout for Hannah Poling who received MMR and six other vaccinations in one day and then developed autism.
It is small comfort to the families of children who have suffered autism as a result of these vaccines, that there may be a flicker of light at the end of the tunnel. However, the common belief amongst the established medical profession is that it is better to vaccinate a child than not. The forceful way in which the government in both the US and Europe have pushed for vaccination with MMR, has left many parents believing they have no choice, despite the shot being voluntary. In the case of Valentino Bocca this pro-vaccine propaganda was detrimental to the government’s case.
With this ruling, there is now a legal precedent in Italy that could cause an opening in the floodgates. Many parents will be looking to obtain their rightful compensation against the governments that have conspired in one of the greatest medical cover-ups of all time. A cover-up that has cost careers, the suffering of children and the lives of their parents.
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The share of younger households holding any kind of debt is also on the decline. In 2007, 84 percent of households headed by those under 35 held some kind of debt. However, this amount fell to 78 percent by 2010, the lowest level since the government began collecting such data in 1983. Older households with debt have only edged lower from 75 percent to 74 percent over the same period.
Even though younger households are deleveraging, they are not escaping the student loan bubble like other debts. The report explains, “Student debt was the only major type of debt to increase in prevalence among young households during the recession. In 2007, 34 percent of young households had outstanding student debt. By 2010, 40 percent of younger households had student debt.” On a positive note, the median amount owed by households with student debt fell from $14,102 to $13,410 during the period.
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1903 - Born - October 22, Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York,
Was an American comedian and vaudevillian, best known as a member of the American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges, along with his older brothers Moe Howard and Shemp Howard, and actor Larry Fine. Curly was more or less the breakout character of the Stooges and is generally considered the most popular and recognizable of the three. He is well known for his high-pitched voice, vocal expressions ("nyuk-nyuk-nyuk!" and "woo-woo-woo!"), as well as his inventive physical comedy, hilarious improvisations, and athleticism.An untrained actor and natural comedian, Curly borrowed (and significantly exaggerated) the "woo woo" from "nervous" and soft-spoken comedian Hugh Herbert, but was otherwise an original and inspired performer. Curly's unique version of "woo-woo-woo" and others was firmly established by the time of the Stooges' second film Punch Drunks in 1934.
1932-1946 - member of the Three Stooges
- Curly was brother of Moe Howard and Shemp Howard, 2 other other brothers not famous
named, Jack and Irving.
1930's-1952 - He was married 4 times, 2 children, a daughter with his 2nd wife and a daughter
his 4th wife.
1932-1944 - Some of the best Three stooges shorts were filmed during this time, according to movie experts.
1941-1945 - During World War II, for seven months out of each year, the trio's filming schedule would go on hiatus, which allowed them to make personal appearances. The Stooges entertained servicemen constantly, and the intense work schedule took its toll on Curly. Curly never drank while performing in film or on stage, as Moe would not allow it. However, once away from Moe's watchful eye, Curly would find the nearest nightclub, down a few drinks, and make merry. His drinking increased, as did his eating, cigar smoking, and overall carousing. Curly also had difficulties managing his finances, often spending his money on wine, food, women, homes, cars, and especially dogs. Since income from his successful career was carelessly spent, Curly was often near poverty. Moe eventually handled all of Curly's financial affairs, helped him manage his money, and even completed his income tax returns.
1944-1945 - Curly's energy began to wane. Refusing Moe's entreaties that he see a doctor, Curly displayed a diminishing energy on film. Films like Idle Roomers, The Yoke's on Me and Booby Dupes present a Curly whose voice was deeper and his actions slower. After the filming of Idiots Deluxe, Curly finally checked himself into Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California on January 23, 1945 and was diagnosed with extreme hypertension, a retinal haemorrhage and obesity. It is also believed that Curly suffered the first in a series of mild strokes at this time. Realizing how dire the situation had become, Moe pleaded with Harry Cohn to allow Curly some time off upon discharge to regain his strength. Unfortunately, Cohn would not halt the production of his profitable Stooge shorts, and flatly declined Moe's request. Author Michael Fleming later stated that"...it was a disastrous course of action."
1946 - He has a stroke on the set of one of the Stooges short films. Brother Shemp is asked to replace him, days later.
1952 - January 18, Curly died of a massive cerebral hemorrhage; he was 48. Curly was given a Jewish funeral and was laid to rest at Home of Peace Cemetery in East Los Angeles.
Curly is considered by many Stooge fans to be their favorite of the Three Stooges. Even Larry said Curly was his favorite Stooge.
1970s - Larry Fine recalled, "Personally, I thought Curly was the greatest, because he was a natural comedian who had no formal training. Whatever he did, he made up on the spur of the moment. When we lost Curly, we took a hit." Curly's mannerisms, behaviour and personality, along with his catchphrases of "n'yuk, n'yuk, n'yuk" and "woo, woo, woo", have become a part of American pop culture. Steve Allen went on to say that Curly was one of the "most original yet seldom recognized comic geniuses."
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Question: How effective is cognitive behavioral therapy for the treatment of depression in children/adolescents?
Answer: Cognitive therapy -- or cognitive behavioral therapy -- appears to be quite effective for treating depression amongst children and adolescents. There have been over a dozen outcome studies -- well controlled outcome studies completed over the past 10 to 12 years. And invariably the outcomes tend to be positive.
The largest study completed to date -- the treatment for adolescents with depression study -- and that was completed with 439 depressed teenagers. What they found was that the combination of cognitive therapy and medication was the most effective, leading to rapid improvement in mood and their adjustment, how they were doing. But that over time -- over 36 weeks -- cognitive therapy alone was just as effective. Moreover, CBT seems to be effective for reducing suicidal thoughts and behaviors amongst children who are depressed.
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San Antonio ranks as one of the top ten largest U.S. cities by population. It may best be known for the Alamo, the city’s most famous mission, where a small band of Texans held out for 13 days against Mexican General Santa Anna’s army in 1836. The Alamo ultimately fell, but stands as a symbol of courage and sacrifice. Also visit the Mission San Jose, which dates back to 1720, and attend the mariachi Mass held there. The River Walk is popular with families for its numerous attractions, restaurants, and hotels. Check into the Hotel Valencia, located conveniently right on the River Walk.
Where to Play
At Natural Bridge Caverns, home to the largest sluice in Texas, you can pan for precious gems (and keep the ones you find!). Thrill-seekers can take the “Adventure Tour” of the caverns, using ropes and headlamps. The San Antonio Zoo is home to over 3,000 animals, from the Amazon to Africa’s plains. Watch the prairie dogs peek out from their tunnels, and visit the Hixon Bird House where the birds fly freely. At the Guinness World Records Museum—complete with interactive exhibits—learn about record-holders in various categories, including sports and science. For a different take on the city, head to the top of the Tower of the Americas, for a view from 750 feet (229 meters).
At Day’s End
To fully appreciate our solar system, head to the Scobee Planetarium at San Antonio College on Friday nights. Their public programs include shows and telescope viewings. (Note: Currently undergoing renovation with hopeful completion near Autumn of 2013.)
For the Alamo’s visitor information, go to www.thealamo.org.
Find more information about San Antonio’s missions at www.nps.gov/saan.
Based on articles from National Geographic Traveler and compiled by Stephanie Robichaux
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Growing Humanitarian Emergency for Internally Displaced People: The depth and severity of the IDP Humanitarian Emergency is increasing. The total number of ‘new’ IDPs increased by more than 100,000 people in May alone, which makes the total number of new IDPs in Somalia at more than 1.3 million people. Evidence suggests that this number may continue to increase in the coming months, as populations flee to safety both within and outside Somalia. Fighting between the government and opposition forces has intensified since early May. While Mogadishu saw the worst violence, fighting also spread to several other areas and towns in southern and central Somalia, leading to increased civilian casualties, human rights abuses, renewed large scale population displacement, the destruction and confiscation of livelihood assets, and disruptions to economic activities and trade. FSNAU will conduct an emergency IDP impact survey as part of the upcoming post Gu ‘09 assessment.
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Protected vegetation definitions
Generally, pruning is the removal of branches and leaves from a tree or shrub for the health or strength of the plant. This does not include the root system of the tree.
Pruning involves the:
- removal of dead, dying and diseased branches
- correction of poorly formed branches (such as crowded branches or poorly tapered branches) to make the tree or shrub structurally sound and to promote new growth
A maximum of 20% removal of the live foliage volume of a tree is permitted in any 12 month period. Removing any more than this will cause the tree stress and may cause it to decline.
Climbing spikes may not be used when pruning protected vegetation.
If you want to prune protected vegetation, it is recommended that you contact a qualified arborist. Arborists are trained in correct pruning and tree care practices.
A Heritage tree is a tree which has been protected because of its cultural or natural heritage significance. These trees may be associated with an historical building. Trees may also be solely protected.
The heritage protection status of the tree may be held under the Department of Environment and Resource Management or also by Brisbane City Council’s Heritage Unit.
If you want to prune or work on a Heritage tree, contact Council on 07 3403 8888 and ask for the Heritage Unit.
Tidal vegetation is any vegetation which falls within the tidal zone of a waterway or wetland and is affected by tidal waters. This primarily refers to mangroves, regardless of their size or age. It also protects:
- salt water couch and other wetland or waterway grasses and groundcovers
- some larger shrubs and trees
To carry out any work on tidal vegetation you will need to apply for a permit from Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries, phone 13 25 23.
Waterway corridors are shown on Planning Scheme Map 2 and as defined in Brisbane City Plan 2000.
Locations of waterway corridors may change as the City Plan is updated.
The Brisbane River Corridor is measured:
- 20 metres horizontally from the high water mark on each side of the river within built up areas
- up to 100 metres horizontally from the high water mark on each side of the river outside built up areas
Other waterway corridors are generally measured by flood regulation lines or a 30 metre setback from each side of the centre line of the waterway.
Wetlands are areas shown on Planning Scheme Map 2, and defined in Brisbane City Plan 2000. They are permanently or intermittently covered by water.
Wetlands extend to the seaward boundary of the coastal vegetation line and include areas of marine water that are less than six metres deep at low tide. They may be:
- natural or artificial
- static or slow flowing
- fresh, brackish or saline
They may include:
- waterlogged soils
- ponds, billabongs and lakes
- forest swamps and marsh swamps
- tidal flats, salt marsh, seagrass, estuaries
- flood plains
Artificial wetlands include Stormwater Quality Improvement Devices, farm dams, sand extraction sites and detention basins.
To work on vegetation protected by waterway or wetland conditions, outside of the exemptions, you must apply for a permit to work on protected vegetation.
A Significant Landscape Tree (SLT) is a tree in one of three situations:
- A tree growing within an area classified as Emerging Community under the Brisbane City Plan 2000 and of a species listed in Schedule 2 of the Natural Assets Local Law.
- A tree listed in the Significant Landscape Tree register within Schedule 6 of the Natural Assets Planning Scheme Policy of Brisbane City Plan 2000 (and as amended from time to time).
- Any Individual Tree protected by a Natural Assets Local Law Vegetation Protection Order.
Exemptions do not apply to Significant Landscape Trees, unless it is an emergency. To work on Significant Landscape Tree, you must apply for a permit to work on protected vegetation with a report from a Level 5 qualified arborist.
Individual trees or groups of tree may be protected under the Natural Assets Local Law with a Vegetation Protection Order. The Vegetation Protected Order - Individual Tree (VPO-IT) generally protects trees which:
- are excellent specimens of their species
- have significant landscape or cultural values
Exemptions do not apply to VPO-IT trees, unless it is an emergency. To work on a tree with a VPO-IT you must apply for a permit to work on protected vegetation with a report from a Level 5 qualified arborist.
Vegetation can be protected by development assessment conditions. For example, for some subdivisions to be approved certain trees or areas of vegetation must be retained.
On some properties a specific area is designated for house construction to maximise the amount of vegetation left on the property. These conditions belong to the land regardless of whether the property changes ownership.
To work on vegetation protected by development assessment conditions, other than the listed exemptions, you must apply for a permit to work on protected vegetation.
The application will be processed by an officer from either Council’s Development Assessment department or Environmental Management Team.
A covenant is:
- a type of contract which can set restrictions on a piece of land
- issued under the Land Titles Act 1994
The restrictions imposed by a covenant exist regardless of the property owner.
A covenant can restrict the removal of vegetation while also requiring that the owner enhances the property's vegetation with planting and weed management.
A covenant may be set as a part of development assessment conditions made during the subdivision stage.
To work on vegetation protected by a covenant you must apply for a permit to work on protected vegetation.
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The UW-L campus community has expressed a need to have staff training on a variety of topics and concerns that affect our working environment. A joint group consisting of personnel from Affirmative Action, Human Resources, Campus Climate & Diversity, and Disability Resource Services conducted a survey to determine what training would be most helpful and how it could be most effectively delivered.
For the complete results of the survey, see Training Needs Survey Report (DOC).
Staff Training will be developed using this survey report as our guide. Notices of staff training opportunities will be sent to the campus community via email and posted on this website.
If you would like to suggest training on a topic not covered in the survey, you may send your request to firstname.lastname@example.org.
- Inclusive Fridays - A Brown Bag series held once a month on a Friday, 12 noon-1:00 pm, in 102 Wing Communications. See schedule below.
- Guest Speakers/Presenters/Topics
- Tutorials and Web-Based Training
Diversity Dialogues - February
Inclusive Fridays is a Brown Bag series held once a month, usually on the third Friday. Specific topics that affect our work and learning environment will be presented and discussed. All sessions for 2010-11 will be held in 102 Wing Communications from 12 noon-1:00 p.m. and are OPEN for anyone to attend. Sessions will be videotaped and available for viewing following the presentation. To access, see the link following each description below.
- September 30, 2011 - Disabilities and the ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act). Come learn about the ADA and accommodations here at UW-La Crosse. This will be an overview of accommodations provided on campus for students with disabilities. Feel free to bring any questions you may have. To view, go to 2011-2012 Disabilities and the ADA.
- October 21, 2011 - Supervising Student Workers Inclusively invites participants to learn how millennial students and supervisors from a different generation view the workplace. Presenters Matt Evensen, Jamin Whitman, and Barbara Stewart will focus on positive ways to help students maximize their potential and give supervisors ideas about how to bring out the best in student workers while making sure the job gets done. This is an interactive presentation designed to incorporate discussion and feedback from the audience. To view, go to 2011-2012 Supervising Student Workers Inclusively
- November 18, 2011 - Bullying Vs. Harassment. A discussion to include definitions of bullying and harassment, UW-L policies, and suggestions for addressing such behavior. Barbara Stewart, Associate Dean for Campus Climate & Diversity, and Carmen Wilson, Affirmative Action Officer, will present and lead the discussion. To view, go to 2011-2012 Bullying vs Harassment.
- February 17, 2012 - Limits of Confidentiality - FERPA. Have you wondered what information you can get about a student's past behavior here at UW-L? Or what information you can share with other employees? With parents? Or, have you ever had a student say, "I am going to tell you something but you have to promise me you won't share it with anyone else." Did you know that if a student or employee shares an incident that might be considered discrimination, we have a legal obligation to investigate the incident? A panel discusses what we can and cannot share about student and employee behaviors, records, etc. To view, go to 2011-2012 Limits of Confidentiality.
- March 23, 2012 - Micro-Aggressions and the Subtle Impact on Campus Culture.
- April 20, 2012 - Working with Difficult People.
2010-11 Academic Year
- October 15, 2010 - Disabilities and the ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act). Come learn about the ADA and accommodations here at UW-La Crosse. This will be an overview of accommodations provided on campus for students with disabilities. Feel free to bring any questions you may have. Presented by Jennifer Bell, Chris Coppess and John Palmer. To view, go to:
- November 19, 2010 - Being an Ally to LGBTIQQA Students, Faculty and Staff. An ally is a friend, an advocate or a support. Learn what it means to be an ally to the LGBTIQQA community. Intended for people interested in being an ally, and if you have not been to an ally training in years, it's time to come back for a refresher course! Attendees will receive the new UW-L Ally Safe Space sticker to post. To view, go to: Safe Space/Ally Training
- March 4, 2011 - Working With Difficult People. Participants will define "difficult," explore common characteristics of difficult people, identify strategies for navigating difficult workplace relationships, and become informed about campus resources to utilize when difficulty crosses the line. Presented by Barbara Stewart and Amanda Goodenough, Office of Campus Climate. To view, go to: Working With Difficult People
- March 25, 2011 - Violence Prevention: Stalking and Other Troubling Behavior. UW-L's Violence Prevention Office has received 65 stalking referrals in the past four years. This session will examine the extent of the problem on our campus, as well as how to respond to a student or colleague who discloses that they are being stalked. We will discuss a variety of options for responding and available campus and community resources. To view, go to: Stalking & Other Troubling Behavior.
- April 29, 2011 - Micro-Aggressions and the Subtle Impact on Campus Culture.
- April 29, 2011 - Limits of Confidentiality. A panel of campus community members representing HR, Campus Climate, Student Affairs, the Health Center, Counseling & Testing, Registrar's Office and Affirmative Action discuss what we can and cannot share about student and employee behaviors, records, etc. This presentation is one and a half hours. To view, go to: Limits of Confidentiality
2009-2010 Academic Year
- September 18, 2009 - Disability Resource Services, "Accommodating Students With Disabilities: You are the Key to Accessibility." This presentation focuses on students with disabilities in the classroom and includes step by step procedures to assure that students with disabilities receive equal access in the classroom; legal obligations and responsibilities of the teaching staff; and a discussion of specific accommodations that might be needed by the students with disabilities. To view, go to: Accommodating Students With Disabilities.
- February 19,
Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Relationship
Violence: How to Help
53% of the referrals to UW-L's Violence Prevention Office come from a faculty or staff member. This session will provide a basic overview of these topics, as well as how to respond to a student or colleague who discloses that they are struggling with one of these issues. We will discuss a variety of options for responding, as well as the available campus and community resources. To view, go to: Interpersonal Violence on Campus: Sexual Assault, Stalking & Relationship Violence
- May 14, 2010 - Recruiting
Diverse Faculty & Staff. This session will
focus on Best Practices for recruiting a large
and diverse candidate pool and hiring the best
person for the job. Additionally, this
session will provide information and strategies
on how to keep our valued employees once they've
arrived. To view, go to: Recruiting and Retaining Diverse Faculty & Staff.
- Carmen Wilson, Affirmative Action Officer, is available to speak to units, departments, and Search & Screen Committees on Recruitment & Retention of a Diverse Staff. All Search & Screen committees must meet with the AAO for a Charging Meeting prior to obtaining access and/or creating a posting in PeopleAdmin. Contact Carmen Wilson at 785-8043 or email email@example.com.
- Ingrid Peterson, Violence Prevention Specialist, can present information to groups or classes on any of the following: violence prevention, sexual assault, domestic/dating violence, stalking, reporting procedure and staff responsibilities. Contact Ingrid Peterson at (608)785-5126 or (608) 386-1895 or email firstname.lastname@example.org.
- Barbara Stewart, Associate Dean for Campus Climate & Diversity, along with her staff, Matt Evensen and Amanda Goodenough, can present information on a variety of topics affecting our work environment such as: Diversity 101; Dealing with Difficult People
- Awareness Through Performance (ATP) is a production created by UW-L students that brings together both upbeat and serious scenes which encourage audience members to acknowledge the dignity and worth of all people. Through creative and artistic messages, the audience is provided with the tools necessary to further engage in dialogue and take action to educate others about the topics discussed. For more information, see http://www.uwlax.edu/campusclimate/atp/index.htm. Contact Amanda Goodenough, Campus Climate & Diversity, (608) 785-5094 or email email@example.com
- Human Resources. Please check the Human Resources website - Resources for Supervisors and Department Chairs for tools to assist with supervision issues, training opportunities and general information. Contact Joy Gutknecht (785-8640) or Deb Hanson (785-6498).
Training for Supervisors on the Americans for Disabilities Act: ADA Basics http://www.adabasics.org/index.php
"ADA Basics" is an introductory web course on the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) that explores the legal requirements and spirit of the ADA. The course is designed to provide you with the basic principles and core concepts of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
Training for Faculty/Staff: "In their Shoes" Penn State: www.aa.psu.edu/intheirshoes
College ID: ACCESSUWL, User ID-They will assign you one.
"In Their Shoes" is an interactive video presentation which lasts about 20 minutes. It is one important step on the path to removing the hidden barriers that impact us all. As educators, it is important for us to embrace the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act by creating an inclusive learning environment that is empowering and supportive of the needs of our students and employees with disabilities. It is a must for educators.
Training For Faculty: "Accommodating Students with Disabilities in Higher Education." This Power Point presentation gives the basics for faculty in providing accommodations for students with disabilities. http://www.uwlax.edu/drs/aarc.htm
Training for Student Services/Non-Teaching Staff: This Power Point presentation gives non-teaching staff information on persons with disabilities and how to make their programs and services accessible to this population http://www.uwlax.edu/drs/aarc.htm.
ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments: http://www.ada.gov/pcatoolkit/abouttoolkit.htm
During the past five years, the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice has worked with communities across the United States to improve access to state and local government for over 3 million people with disabilities. The Civil Rights Division is assembling this Took Kit to help communities better understand the issues involved in providing equal access for people with disabilities
- Sexual Assault Education:
Sexual Assault Tutorial
In order to educate the campus community regarding sexual assault and its impact at UW-La Crosse, a tutorial has been created. When you have completed the tutorial, you will have the opportunity to e-mail for a certificate of completion which designates that you have an understanding of the issue and are available as a support person for victims of sexual assault. There is also a list of resources for you to reference if a sexual assault victim confides in you, and you will be able to access a printable version of the entire tutorial. With this knowledge, you may be the person who helps the victim begin the move to survivor status.
All supervisors are required to have some sexual harassment training. In October, Judith Trampf, Director of
Workforce Diversity for the University of Wisconsin-System, provided training for department chairs and supervisors of classified staff. The training was video-taped and is available for review by anyone at the link below. If you are required to receive training and were unable to attend or are a new supervisor, you may fulfill that requirement by viewing the training video and also completing the quiz linked below. Upon completion of the quiz, the affirmative action officer will receive notification that you have viewed the training materials and that information will be documented.
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Sister versus sex traffickers: I'm putting my money on the sisters
As the contraception contretemps continues , there is another Catholic story that deserves just as much mention: The role of U.S. women religious (and women religious the world over) in the fight against sex trafficking, most of whose victims are women and children.
Sister Pat Bergen of the Sisters of St. Joseph of LaGrange, Illinois writes in an op-ed in today's Chicago Tribune that "the United Nations Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking estimates that it is a $16 billion business in the U.S. In addition, the U.S. State Department reports that 14,500 to 18,000 victims are trafficked into this country annually for prostitution, forced labor or other forms of exploitation. The population of victims in this hidden illegal subculture is huge, but unverifiable. Nevertheless, the National Human Trafficking Resource Center reports that it responded to more than 19,400 phone calls on its hotline in 2011." U.S. Catholic's own Margin Notes columnist, Kevin Clarke, recently spelled out the horrors of human trafficking in general in our January issue .
Sisters have had some notable successes in their efforts to fight sex trafficking around the Super Bowl. The sisters reached out to 220 Indianapolis-area hotels , offering information about recognizing sex trafficking, and heard back from 200 of them. Seven requested training for their employees; another 99 requested materials to help employees recognize and respond to possible human trafficking. Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels recently signed a law toughening penalties for trafficking girls under 16.
'We want to share with the traffickers that we are watching," Sister Marilyn Nickol, of Cleveland's Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph Cleveland.
The traffickers should be worried--and I'm not kidding.
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Jeff Roth and Brian Brown Bicycle Protection Act
Bicycle Protection Act
The Jeff Roth and Brian Brown Bicycle Protection Act of 2007 was signed into law on May 3, 2007, by Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen. Tennessee joins a handful of states that have moved forward to further protect cyclists on our roadways.
Passed without opposition in both the House and Senate, this act provides that "the operator of a motor vehicle when overtaking and passing a bicycle proceeding in the same direction on the roadway, shall leave a safe distance between the motor vehicle and the bicycle of not less than three feet (3') and shall maintain such clearance until safely past the overtaken bicycle." A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Here is a copy of the Jeff Roth and Brian Brown Bicycle Protection Act of 2007
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Beach Vacations to Corfu, Greece
|Paleokastritsa Beach, Corfu, Greek Islands (Nicholas Pitt/Digital Vision/Getty)|
Corfu Beach Travel Tips
- Pack your sunscreen: On average, there are 3,000 hours of sunshine a year on Corfu, with a daily average of eight-and-a-half hours.
- Rainfall occurs mainly from November until March in Corfu, with November and December being the rainiest months (but not too bad, just seven inches on average).
- If you want to rent a car to explore Corfu's beaches, be aware that during the summer high season you need to book weeks in advance. Mopeds are not recommended on Corfu's twisting roads.
- Autumn is a good time to visit, with mild weather, robust grape harvests, and fewer tourists.
About 20 miles west of mainland Greece is Corfu (also called Kerkira), an island that has been claimed by Romans, Venetians, French, and English over the centuries. With its location in the Adriatic Sea, east of Italy and southwest of Albania, it has a distinct culture and history slightly altered from the rest of Greece—its turbulent past is illustrated in the array of castles punctuating strategic locations across the island. At 227 square miles, it's the second-largest and northernmost of the Ionian Islands, and has inspired artists and writers from Homer to Shakespeare. Markedly more lush and green than Greece's other isles, Corfu remains warm and dry in the summer, attracting beachgoers from across the continent. Its north is mountainous and its south is home to sandy beaches, while other parts of the 135-mile coastline have scenic pebble beaches.
Ferries run almost hourly between Corfu and Igoumenitsou, so it's no wonder that mass tourism has thrived there for over a century, especially with high-class European vacationers. Nowadays, parts of the island are a bit overrun with package tourism and generic hotels, but there are also undeveloped beaches and traditional villages amid cypress trees and olive groves waiting to be explored. Cosmopolitan Corfu reflects Greek, Italian, Venetian, and British influences and the city's mazelike, cobblestone, old town was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. The town is the main entry point via air or sea travel. From the Archaeological Museum of Corfu to the water theme park Aqualand to stunning beaches like Glifada, there is surely something to please everyone on this fascinating Greek isle.
Details mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication
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American broadcaster CNN has recently named two of Iceland’s natural wonders as part of its 27 ‘must see places before you die’ list.
CNN listed the volcano tour to the magma chamber of the dormant Þríhnjúkagígur volcano, situated 25 minutes’ drive from the capital Reykjavík, and the most dazzling light display on Earth, the Northern Lights, within the ranks of its bucket-list.
“Iceland is a spectacular living wilderness, and in summer it’s possible to journey right into the inner cavity of the Þríhnjúkagígur volcano, which has been dormant for 4,000 years,” mention CNN regarding the volcano tour, listed at number 13.
According to the tour provider 3H Travel, the Þríhnjúkagígur volcano is the only place on earth where the magma chamber is accessible and currently safe to explore. The size of its chamber is enormous, with enough space to fit the London Eye inside; the ground space is roughly the size of a football pitch. The distance from top to bottom is about 150 meters (450 ft.). Tours to Þríhnjúkagígur will be operating until 20th August 2012.
Additionally, the Northern Lights entered in at an impressive third place, with CNN commenting, “This astronomical phenomenon is best seen in winter from northern Scandinavia — but there are never any guarantees, which makes the magic moments when they do appear all the more special.”
With Iceland located on the cusp of the Arctic Circle, the country offers the best viewing platform for Northern Lights spotting this winter.
These spectacular natural wonders were on a prestigious list alongside other breath-taking landmarks such as the Taj Mahal; the Sydney Harbour; watching the sunrise at Borobudur in Indonesia; and the Lake District in the UK.
To book flights and packages to Iceland, visit www.icelandair.co.uk.
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The aim is to replace the ball of your hip joint (head of femur) with an artificial metal ball. This replaces half the hip joint, not the socket of the pelvis. This is called a hemi-arthroplasty.
The operation will stop your leg hurting. If you were able to walk prior to the fracture, you should be able to walk after your operation. You can put weight on your leg immediately.
Are there any alternatives?
If you are fit enough for surgery there are no real alternatives to having this operation.
A smaller operation just to screw the fracture together may be possible. The fracture may be further down the neck of the femur than normal, so there might be enough blood running to the head for healing.
Replacing the socket of the hip joint (acetabulum), as well as the head of the femur, may be needed if the joint is already very worn. This is called a total hip replacement or THR for short.
These options are only considered in the minority of patients.
If you are not fit enough for surgery, we can treat you without surgery. This will mean bed rest and traction. Traction means using a splint that pulls on the femur to keep it in place in the hope of the fracture healing over 2 months or so.
What if you do nothing?
If you do not have an operation you may suffer one of the serious complications that results from staying in bed for a long time. These complications include pressure sores, pneumonia and deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in the legs). These complications can be fatal.
Without an operation your hip joint would not be normal and although the pain may go, your leg would be shorter and your walking would be poor.
Who should have it done?
If your hip is broken and you are fit enough for surgery, you ought to have an operation.
Who should not have it done?
If you suffer from major medical problems, these should be sorted out before you have the operation. These problems include irregular heart rhythms and breathing problems.
Author: Mr Boyd Goldie MBBS FRCS BSC DHMSA. Consultant in orthopaedics & trauma.
© Dumas Ltd 2006
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Lynne M. Mofenson, M.D., is an infectious disease specialist and board-certified pediatrician who joined the PAMA Branch in 1989. She received her M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine with honors (Alpha Omega Alpha). Dr. Mofenson is PAMA Branch Chief, responsible for overall program planning and the development and scientific direction of research studies and clinical trials in domestic and international pediatric, adolescent, and maternal HIV infection, disease, and AIDS. She is also project officer for the NICHD-funded multi-site Domestic and International Pediatric/Perinatal HIV Clinical Studies Network, which conducts clinical trials in treatment and management of HIV infection in infants, children, adolescents, and women both domestically and internationally, often in collaboration with other Networks, such as the Pediatric AIDS Clinical Trials Group funded by the NIAID, the Adolescent Trials Network and the Pediatric European Network for Treatment of AIDS. She serves as Executive Secretary for the U.S. Public Health Service guidelines for treatment of HIV-infected children, treatment of HIV-infected pregnant women and prevention of mother to child HIV transmission, and provides consultation to the World Health Organization on treatment guidelines in resource-limited countries.
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Assessing Monetary Collapse: Exposing Agenda 21 and Understanding Freedom
|By Michael Shaw|
|Thursday, 09 June 2011 12:58|
What if the Federal Reserve dollar falls – hard? How is the globalist blueprint known as Sustainable Development Agenda 21 designed to make humans into livestock? Why liberty must be understood by this generation of Americans lest it be lost for a very long time.
More Americans, an accelerating percentage of ordinary citizens, have come to understand the nature of “fiat” monetary system – that is money created out of thin air. The contemporary fiat system came to the United States in 1913 with the congressional creation of the privately owned United States Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve legislation violated Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution by the issuance of legal tender and brought once again the influence/control of the globalist banking cartel to the U.S.
Today’s global monetary system was originally authorized by the British Parliament. Its purpose was to form the central bank of England as the Bank of England, which is the equivalent to our Federal Reserve, to control a nation’s money.
“Issuing money” means controlling fiat (phony) money creation through the operation of a printing press or computer entry. This results in the regular increase in the money supply which ultimately expresses itself as price inflation.
Newly issued money is infused into the money supply via the creation of debt. Much of this debt is held by the federal government. More money equals more debt. ‘The harder I work’, says the average American, ‘the deeper in debt the nation becomes.’
Growing debt cedes the ultimate exercise of control to the creditor, particularly as the system breaks down under its own largesse. A “new” system is being designed by the same forces who designed today’s fiat system and who now have America close to the brink of dollar destruction. It is the replacement system that we must be wary of if we are to exercise a wise defense and restoration of freedom.
In the meantime keep your faith in the dollar’s viability. Don’t let the blame for its destruction be placed upon the people. The creators of funny (fiat) money have the advantage and they control its destruction; they are wholly responsible.
The power in having charge of the printing press provides control of the direction of government. A thorough analysis of that control would be an illuminating dynamic.
After all, we can begin to think of how Congress has taken physical control over a large percentage of American land in violation of strict constitutional limitations on federal government land ownership. No doubt this centralized land and resource control works to the benefit of the globalist financiers.
Another example: American government, at all levels directs funds and partners with Smart Growth advocates and participants in an effort to remake society while herding people and controlling human action. Smart Growth operates pursuant to the ultimate and documented Agenda 21 objective – to massively reduce human population.
And another: Increasingly Government institutes policies and programs that monitor and control your every action, e.g., TSA, cameras everywhere, Smart Meters, bio-metric drivers’ licenses, and more.
Understand what the global elite’s control of money is doing to the world’s inhabitants.
Thomas Jefferson warned: “I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs.”
Congress has passed legislation that built debt of trillions owed to the Federal Reserve. America’s creditors are the descendants and current representatives of the creators of the globally controlled monetary system in which the Federal Reserve simply participates.
In order to subject America to Globalist political and economic control, Congress has made possible the construction of a financial house of cards – our currency! Fiat systems either implode through the forces of economics or are imploded by those in control.
One can anticipate that the core globalists’ power is planned to increase as they scheme to take charge of the selection of the replacement monetary system. While springing this new monetary system, globalists will have created supporting systems of justice and government for this new monetary model. Such is the New World Order.
This ‘new’ order must be understood to
be a process. The question of our time is: How far along is this process?
Part Two: Advancing Globalism – Agenda 21
The new order grows out of ownership and control of the monetary system. This power already controls: compliant governments around the world, multinational corporations, and education and academia designed to create a new man – one unconnected to the principles of the past. An existent infrastructure for world government has been established that includes the World Bank, the World Trade Organization, the Bank of International Settlements and the United Nations. The United Nations in turn accredits thousands of so-called Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) for the purpose of implementing the United Nations’ Agenda 21. Agenda 21 is the “comprehensive” blueprint for the construction of a global-to-local network of localized outposts of the global order.
Agenda 21 is known in counties across America as “Sustainable Development.” Sustainability policies are now pursued in every county in the United States. Agenda 21 is the globalist program designed to achieve the step-by-step abolition of private property, education for global citizenship and control over human action. This control includes the written objective that human population be reduced by 85%.
As noted above, every county in America has adopted its own Sustainability program. It is often couched in the advancement of the so called Three Es: Equity, meaning the use of sociology and the remaking of the law to meet government’s social objectives and establish a collectivist society; Economics, meaning the international redistribution of America’s wealth and meaning the conversion of our economy from a free enterprise system based on private property to a system of “public private partnership” (otherwise known as economic fascism or corporatism); and Environment, meaning nature before man.
Upon examination one can begin to see how Globalism is advanced through the local implementation of Agenda 21. The key elements of the land use component of Agenda 21 are the Wildlands Network and Smart Growth. Between these two programs, people will be herded into metropolitan environs while made reliant on public transportation and subjected to increasing monitoring. The Wildlands – 50% of America’s land mass plus buffer zones fronting the Wildlands – will be off-limits to ordinary people and to resource extraction. This program is advanced from a thousand points of darkness lead by the environmental movement in action.
The battlefield for Sustainable Development has become local. Agenda 21 is implemented through your city council, County Boards of Commissioners, local water boards, fire boards, school boards and more. Elected officials have accepted the bogus Sustainable “consensus” advocated by NGOs and other followers of Sustainability policy.
A prime player in bringing globalist policy to locales like yours is ICLEI, the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives. Over 600 cities or county governments have treasonous contracts with this international NGO. A handful of cities, recently and in response to an informed citizenry, have cancelled their contracts. In these communities, local policy must now be cleansed of globalist influence. The process has begun. The battle is on! Now is the time to cleanse your town of Agenda 21 policy! KICK ICLEI OUT!
Other significant contributors to Agenda 21 policy at the local level are the federally established Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and the Councils of Governments (COGs). These soviet style organizations work to impose Sustainability policies in their member jurisdictions. Cities, counties, school districts and other local political subdivisions need to withdraw from these extensions of the federal commitment to implement Agenda 21. It becomes clear that these organization types were created in order to further an evolving globalist agenda. Regionalism is the pathway to New Order governance!
The commitment to Agenda 21 is fully
imbedded in American government, business and educational systems.
Part Three: Restoring America; Every Person Matters
The American ideal was predicated on the idea of the political recognition of the unalienable rights of the individual. That is the notion that human beings are vested by their creator with an unalienable right: to life, to liberty, to the use and enjoyment of private property and to other undesignated rights that are natural to man. This experiment in governance necessarily limited the scope of government power so as to not infringe on these natural rights while charging the citizens as being responsible for their own lives. Accordingly, philosophers, historians, and ordinary people have claimed that America’s Declaration of Independence is mankind’s greatest achievement. Now that achievement is being buried under Agenda 21’s onslaught.
Understanding what we are up against is critical if we are to win the war to defend and restore liberty. That’s why seeing how the global-to-local action people operate – including the legions pursuing globalism within NGOs, academia, multinationals and more – is key if we are to reverse freedom’s fall. Today we need to revive our commitment to human liberty in order to survive the globalist onslaught.
While it is important to know what it is that we are fighting against, it is also necessary to know what we fight for. The fact is that liberty is being abandoned through the plunder of private property and the crush of privacy engineered through a system of fiat money created and manipulated by those with a maniacal pursuit to control the human species.
So what is the liberty we cherish? Liberty exists when there is a political recognition that everyman owns his life, when justice is applied equally, and when the economy proceeds naturally on the basis of free enterprise. Liberty acknowledges that man is nature’s steward and that stewardship is best advanced under a system of personal responsibility pursued in the context of advancing one’s own life. A private property forest owner has as a primary interest the long term protection of the land’s resource. This is why genuine private property rewards both its owner with continuing income and the market he serves with ample product.
Why is America the only place where human beings have lived free? The answer is simple. America is the only place where the government has recognized that every person is vested with certain unalienable rights. America falls as that recognition fades.
How does America revive? We must establish an honest monetary system and we must cleanse our municipal, state and federal laws of globalist policy as articulated in the Action plan of Agenda 21. As a consequence, we will: withdraw from internationalist organizations, restructure debt, massively shrink the scope of governmental operations, and reassume the American form of limited government where individual liberty can thrive.
Hope, predicated on a commitment to restore the principles of liberty, is rising. The course of the future is up to you.
Every person can make a difference.
Michael Shaw is a leading critic of Sustainable Development, also known as the U.N.’s “Agenda 21,” which is the Action Plan implementing world government for the 21st Century. Shaw delivers a powerful presentation, “The Ultimate War: Globalism vs. America.” In this exposé he illustrates the local infiltration of globalist policy in the community in which he is speaking. Shaw leads FreedomAdvocates.org which is dedicated to providing news and information on what America stands for and how Agenda 21 is designed to transform America and the human experience. For further reading, visit FreedomAdvocates.org to view and download “The Ultimate War: Globalism vs. America.”
Assessing Monetary Collapse: Exposing Agenda 21 and
Understanding Freedom by Michael Shaw
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TRIPOLI, Libya — The U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans were killed in an attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi by protesters angry over a film that ridiculed Islam's Prophet Muhammad.
Ambassador Chris Stevens, 52, died as he and a group of embassy employees went to the consulate to try to evacuate staff as the building came under attack by a mob firing machine-guns and rocket-propelled grenades. He was the first U.S. ambassador to be killed in the line of duty since 1979.
President Barack Obama ordered increased security to protect American diplomatic personnel around world.
"I strongly condemn the outrageous attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi," Obama said, adding the four Americans "exemplified America's commitment to freedom, justice, and partnership with nations and people around the globe."
Libya's interim president, Mohammed el-Megarif, apologized to the United States for the attack, which he described as "cowardly." Speaking to reporters, he offered his condolences on the death of the four Americans and vowed to bring the culprits to justice and maintain his country's close relations with the United States.
The three Americans killed with Stevens were security guards, he said.
"We extend our apology to America, the American people and the whole world," el-Megarif said.
The attack in Libya came hours after Egyptian protesters climbed the walls of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, pulling down the American flag and temporarily replacing it with a black Islamic banner.
The brazen assaults — the first on U.S. diplomatic facilities in either country — underscored the lawlessness that has taken hold in both Egypt and Libya after revolutions ousted their autocratic secular regimes and upended the tightly controlled police state in both countries. Islamists, who were long repressed under the previous regimes, have emerged as a powerful force but new governments in both nations are struggling to achieve stability.
Egypt's police, a onetime hated force blamed for massive human rights abuses, have yet to fully take back the streets after Hosni Mubarak's ouster in February 2011.
On Tuesday, riot police stood by the embassy's walls but continued to allow protesters to climb them for several hours. The protesters, however, appeared to intentionally stick to certain limits: A few entered the embassy grounds to remove the flags and come back, but otherwise the chanting youth stayed on top of the walls without storming the compound or damaging property.
The uproar over the film also poses a new test for Egypt's new Islamist president, Mohammed Morsi, who has yet to condemn the riot outside the U.S. Embassy in Cairo or say anything about the offending film. The protest was by mostly ultraconservative Islamists.
The film was produced by a California filmmaker who identifies himself as both American and Israeli, though Israeli officials said Wednesday they had no record of him as a citizen. The film was being promoted by an extreme anti-Muslim Egyptian Christian campaigner in the United States. Excerpts from the film dubbed into Arabic were posted on YouTube. The video depicts Muhammad as a fraud, a womanizer and a madman in an overtly ridiculing way, showing him having sex and calling for massacres.
Ultraconservative Islamists also were suspected of being behind the Benghazi attack. Advocating a strict interpretation of Islam, they have bulldozed Sufi shrines and mosques that house tombs in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, and other cities, including ancient sites dating back to 5,000 years ago.
Heavily armed, ultraconservative groups like Ansar al-Shariah, or Supporters of Shariah, have claimed responsibility for the attacks on the shrines, declaring Sufi practices as "heretical."
Libya has been also hit by a series of recent attacks that served as evidence of the deep and persistent security vacuum in the country after the fall of Moammar Gadhafi's regime, which was ousted by rebels backed by a NATO air campaign. Many Libyans believe that unrest in their country is in part the work of Gadhafi's loyalists who want to undermine efforts to rebuild the country after last year's ruinous civil war.
Stevens was a career diplomat who spoke Arabic and French and had already served two tours in Libya, including running the office in Benghazi during the revolt against Gadhafi. He was confirmed as ambassador to Libya by the Senate earlier this year.
Before Tuesday, five U.S. ambassadors had been killed in the line of duty, the last being Adolph Dubs in Afghanistan in 1979, according to the State Department historian's office.
The protests were sparked by an obscure, two-hour movie titled "Innocence of Muslims," which came to attention in Egypt after its trailer was dubbed into Arabic and posted on YouTube.
Sam Bacile, a 56-year-old California real estate developer, said he wrote, produced and directed the movie.
Bacile told The Associated Press he was an Israeli Jew and an American citizen.
Israeli officials said Wednesday they had not heard of Bacile and there was no record of him being a citizen. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not permitted to share personal information with the media.
Bacile said he had not anticipated such a furious reaction. Speaking by phone from an undisclosed location, Bacile, who went into hiding Tuesday, remained defiant, saying Islam is a cancer and that he intended his film to be a provocative political statement condemning the religion.
Bacile said he believes the movie will help his native land by exposing Islam's flaws to the world. "Islam is a cancer, period," he repeatedly said in a solemn, accented tone.
Israel, however, sought to distance itself from Bacile.
"It's obvious we'll have to be vigilant. Anything he did or said has nothing to do whatsoever with Israel. He may claim what he wants. This was not done with or for or through Israel." Foreign Ministry spokesman Yigal Palmor said on Wednesday.
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I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by my name the LORD I did not make myself known to them.
and I appeared to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, as God Almighty, but by My name, LORD, I did not make Myself known to them.
I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob as God Almighty, though I did not reveal my name, the LORD, to them.
I appeared to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as The Strong God, but by my name GOD (I-Am-Present) I was not known to them.
I let myself be seen by Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, as God, the Ruler of all; but they had no knowledge of my name Yahweh.
I appeared to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as God Almighty, but by my name ‘The LORD’ I did not make myself known to them.
"I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, as God Almighty, but by My name LORD I was not known to them.
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1 tn The preposition bet (ב) in this construction should be classified as a bet essentiae, a bet of essence (see also GKC 379 §119.i).
2 tn The traditional rendering of the title as “Almighty” is reflected in LXX and Jerome. But there is still little agreement on the etymology and exact meaning of אֵל־שַׁדַּי (’el-shadday). Suggestions have included the idea of “mountain God,” meaning the high God, as well as “the God with breasts.” But there is very little evidence supporting such conclusions and not much reason to question the ancient versions.
3 tn The noun שְׁמִי (shÿmi, “my name,” and “Yahweh” in apposition to it), is an adverbial accusative, specifying how the patriarchs “knew” him.
4 tn Heb “Yahweh,” traditionally rendered in English as “the
5 tn The verb is the Niphal form נוֹדַעְתִּי (noda’ti). If the text had wanted to say, “I did not make myself known,” then a Hiphil form would have been more likely. It is saying, “but by my name Yahweh I was not known to them.”
sn There are a number of important issues that need clarification in the interpretation of this section. First, it is important to note that “I am Yahweh” is not a new revelation of a previously unknown name. It would be introduced differently if it were. This is the identification of the covenant God as the one calling Moses – that would be proof for the people that their God had called him. Second, the title “El Shadday” is not a name, but a title. It is true that in the patriarchal accounts “El Shadday” is used six times; in Job it is used thirty times. Many conclude that it does reflect the idea of might or power. In some of those passages that reveal God as “El Shadday,” the name “Yahweh” was also used. But Wellhausen and other proponents of the earlier source critical analysis used Exod 6:3 to say that P, the so-called priestly source, was aware that the name “Yahweh” was not known by them, even though J, the supposed Yahwistic source, wrote using the name as part of his theology. Third, the texts of Genesis show that Yahweh had appeared to the patriarchs (Gen 12:1, 17:1, 18:1, 26:2, 26:24, 26:12, 35:1, 48:3), and that he spoke to each one of them (Gen 12:7, 15:1, 26:2, 28:13, 31:3). The name “Yahweh” occurs 162 times in Genesis, 34 of those times on the lips of speakers in Genesis (W. C. Kaiser, Jr., “Exodus,” EBC 2:340-41). They also made proclamation of Yahweh by name (4:26, 12:8), and they named places with the name (22:14). These passages should not be ignored or passed off as later interpretation. Fourth, “Yahweh” is revealed as the God of power, the sovereign God, who was true to his word and could be believed. He would do as he said (Num 23:19; 14:35; Exod 12:25; 22:24; 24:14; 36:36; 37:14). Fifth, there is a difference between promise and fulfillment in the way revelation is apprehended. The patriarchs were individuals who received the promises but without the fulfillment. The fulfillment could only come after the Israelites became a nation. Now, in Egypt, they are ready to become that promised nation. The two periods were not distinguished by not having and by having the name, but by two ways God revealed the significance of his name. “I am Yahweh” to the patriarchs indicated that he was the absolute, almighty, eternal God. The patriarchs were individuals sojourning in the land. God appeared to them in the significance of El Shadday. That was not his name. So Gen 17:1 says that “Yahweh appeared…and said, ‘I am El Shadday.’” See also Gen 35:11, 48:2, 28:3. Sixth, the verb “to know” is never used to introduce a name which had never been known or experienced. The Niphal and Hiphil of the verb are used only to describe the recognition of the overtones or significance of the name (see Jer 16:21, Isa 52:6; Ps 83:17ff; 1 Kgs 8:41ff. [people will know his name when prayers are answered]). For someone to say that he knew Yahweh meant that Yahweh had been experienced or recognized (see Exod 33:6; 1 Kgs 18:36; Jer 28:9; and Ps 76:2). Seventh, “Yahweh” is not one of God’s names – it is his only name. Other titles, like “El Shadday,” are not strictly names but means of revealing Yahweh. All the revelations to the patriarchs could not compare to this one, because God was now dealing with the nation. He would make his name known to them through his deeds (see Ezek 20:5). So now they will “know” the “name.” The verb יָדַע (yada’) means more than “aware of, be knowledgeable about”; it means “to experience” the reality of the revelation by that name. This harmonizes with the usage of שֵׁם (shem), “name,” which encompasses all the attributes and actions of God. It is not simply a reference to a title, but to the way that God revealed himself – God gave meaning to his name through his acts. God is not saying that he had not revealed a name to the patriarchs (that would have used the Hiphil of the verb). Rather, he is saying that the patriarchs did not experience what the name Yahweh actually meant, and they could not without seeing it fulfilled. When Moses came to the elders, he identified his call as from Yahweh, the God of the fathers – and they accepted him. They knew the name. But, when they were delivered from bondage, then they fully knew by experience what that name meant, for his promises were fulfilled. U. Cassuto (Exodus, 79) paraphrases it this way: “I revealed Myself to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in My aspect that finds expression in the name Shaddai…I was not known to them, that is, it was not given to them to recognize Me as One that fulfils his promises.” This generation was about to “know” the name that their ancestors knew and used, but never experienced with the fulfillment of the promises. This section of Exodus confirms this interpretation, because in it God promised to bring them out of Egypt and give them the promised land – then they would know that he is Yahweh (6:7). This meaning should have been evident from its repetition to the Egyptians throughout the plagues – that they might know Yahweh (e.g., 7:5). See further R. D. Wilson, “Yahweh [Jehovah] and Exodus 6:3,” Classical Evangelical Essays in Old Testament Interpretation, 29-40; L. A. Herrboth, “Exodus 6:3b: Was God Known to the Patriarchs as Jehovah?” CTM 4 (1931): 345-49; F. C. Smith, “Observation on the Use of the Names and Titles of God in Genesis,” EvQ 40 (1968): 103-9.
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§ Order for Second Reading read.
§ Motion made, and Question proposed,— "That the Bill be now read a second time."
§ MR. ALDERMAN CUBITT moved that the Bill be read a second time that day three months. As a member of the City Board of Health he stated, on the authority of the medical officers of the Board, that the company's works were a principal contributor to the nuisances which polluted the river.
§ Amendment proposed, "To leave out the word 'now,' and at the end of the Question to add the words 'upon this Day Six Months.'"
§ Question proposed, "That the word 'now' stand part of the Question."
urged that the Bill had passed through a full examination by a Committee of the House of Lords, and he thought it ought to be read a second time. He had been over the works of the company, and could assert, from his own knowledge, that nothing could be more admirable than the way in which the business was managed. He read testimonials from various scientific gentlemen to the 436 effect that there was nothing in the works injurious to health, and also referred to a Petition in favour of the Bill signed by a great number of inhabitants residing in the neighbourhood of the works, barristers of the Temple, and others.
, without going into the merits of the Bill, suggested that the Amendment should be withdrawn, and the second reading be postponed for a fortnight until the responsible Members of the Government were in their places, for this, though a Private Bill, had reference to a department of the Government—the Board of Health.
§ MR. W. JACKSON
said, that postponing the second reading for a fortnight would be fatal to the Bill. He objected to the Home Department constituting itself a Committee of that House.
§ MR. SOTHERON ESTCOURT
recommended that the Bill should be allowed to go before a Select Committee, where the sanitary question would be fully inquired into. If the result should be against the Bill, the House could of course reject the measure, even should it pass the Committee.
§ MR. AYRTON
also supported the Motion, believing that inquiry was necessary, and not thereby pledging himself to support the Bill in any future stage.
§ Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
§ Main Question put, and agreed to.
§ Bill read 2°, and committed.
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An individual voluntary arrangement or IVA has many pros
and one or two cons as well. This is a way for people to get out of debt without
having to file bankruptcy. Thousands of people find themselves in serious debt
every year. They need help and may not know where to get it. Many people are not
aware of an IVA. They may qualify for one and not realize the option is
available to them.
Not everyone will qualify for this alternative to bankruptcy, so the first step is to see if you are eligible by completing an IVA application on an appropriate website. As well as being a UK resident, you must owe money to three creditors or more and you must owe 15,000 pounds in debts to your individual creditors. If you have found yourself in need of help and you fit into these criteria you may want to consider an IVA.
An IVA agreement is a legal and binding arrangement that is made through a third party, the insolvency practitioner. He will meet with you to go over your finances. He will need to know what your income is and what your expenses are. Some of the expenses include rent or mortgage payment and utilities. Another expense that would be subtracted from your income is food. When the IP sees what you have left to work with he will make up a payment arrangement with your creditors. They will then vote on whether to accept the IVA or not. In most cases they will accept it. They could lose all of their money if you file for bankruptcy so they will usually settle for a portion of what you owe instead of taking the chance on getting nothing.
You will only pay back a small portion of what you owe the creditors. They will no longer be allowed to call and bother you. Unlike a bankruptcy you will not lose your home. You may have to use the equity in your home, however. A bankruptcy is listed in the local papers for everyone to see. An IVA is not. It is published in the Insolvency Register however. You will not have to worry about your job. Some job positions are lost if you file bankruptcy. That is not the case with an IVA.
Some cons to an IVA include the fact that it will have a negative impact on your credit. You will have poor credit for about 6 years. You will have to pay on an IVA for about five years. Usually with a bankruptcy it will be over in about a year. If your salary increases while on an IVA your payments into the IVA will go up. You will not be able to borrow or get anything on credit for about six years. You should also bear in mind that you will be tied into this agreement.
You should weigh the pros and cons and see if this is something that could help you. IVAs help many people to finally get out of debt. Once you do get out of debt try to stay that way. If you pay cash instead of buying on credit you will be able to prevent this from happening again. It takes too long to work your way back into financial freedom to jeopardize it with unnecessary credit purchases.
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Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory is administered by members of the Society of Mary (the Marianists), a religious congregation of brothers and priests which was founded in 1817 in Bordeaux, France. Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, a French priest, began with faith groups (called “sodalities”) as a means of re-Christianizing France in the aftermath of the French Revolution. He believed strongly that if a society was to be brought to true faith, the best place to begin was working with youth. The first members of the Society of Mary came from these sodalities and began to work in already existing schools (and then founded some of their own) as a means of bringing a Catholic, Christian culture to be the dominant culture in France in the early 1800’s.
Marianists today are involved in educational ministries at the university, secondary and primary levels. They also minister in parishes and retreat centers. There are 18 Marianist high schools in the U.S. Province of the Society of Mary along with three universities (Chaminade University of Honolulu, St. Mary’s University in San Antonio and the University of Dayton in Ohio).
Subscribe to Family Online, Society of Mary biweekly email newsletter.
Visit the Marianists web site
Visit other Marianists schools
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Hints for Contacting Your Representatives
Influencing public policy to promote political and/or social change is a civic duty. People with rare disorders have been silent too long. The one constant we all must remember is that legislators have to get re-elected and they pay close attention to the views and opinions of their constituents. Remember, NORD does not vote, but you do. The ultimate authority of the U. S. Congress to act resides in individual voters, not in institutions.
Find Your Congressional Representatives
Meeting with a Member of Congress
Meeting with a Member of Congress, or congressional staff, is a very effective way to convey a message about a specific issue or legislative matter.
1. Plan your Visit Carefully: Be clear about what it is you want to achieve; determine in advance which member or committee staff members you need to meet with to achieve your purpose.
2. Make an Appointment: When attempting to meet with a member, contact the Appointment Secretary/Scheduler. Explain your purpose and whom you represent. It is easier for congressional staff to arrange a meeting if they know what you wish to discuss and your relationship to the area or interests represented by the member.
3. Be Prompt and Patient: When it is time to meet with a member, be punctual and be patient. It is not uncommon for a Congressman or Congresswoman to be late, or to have a meeting interrupted due to the member’s crowded schedule. If interruptions do occur, be flexible when the opportunity presents itself. Continue your meeting with a member’s staff.
4. Be Prepared: Whenever possible, bring to the meeting information and materials supporting your position. Members are required to take positions on many different issues. In some instances, a member may lack important details about the pros and cons of a particular matter. It is therefore helpful to share with the member information and examples that demonstrate clearly the impact or benefits associated with a particular issue or piece of legislation.
5. Be Political: Members of Congress want to represent the best interests of their district or state. Whenever possible, demonstrate the connection between what you are requesting and the interests of the member’s constituency. If possible, describe for the member how you or your group can be of assistance to him/her. When it is appropriate, remember to ask for a commitment.
6. Be Responsive: Be prepared to answer questions or provide additional information in the event the member expresses interest or asks questions. Follow up the meeting with a thank you letter that outlines the different points covered during the meeting, and send along any additional information and materials requested.
Writing to a Member of Congress
When writing a letter to your U. S. Representative or Senators, keep in mind the following rules of thumb:
1. Stick to one subject.
2. Be brief.
3. Be factual.
4. Include the bill number and title (i.e. The Rare Diseases Act, P.L. 107-280, The Rare Diseases Orphan Product Development Act, P.L. 107-281).
5. Get personal. Be courteous. Describe how the legislation impacts you. Include key information, using examples to support your position.
6. Ask for Action!
7. When you receive a reply, study the argument and refute logically, if applicable. If your representative or senators happen to agree with your arguments, a thank you note is most appropriate.
8. Your personal letter, written on your personal stationery, will send a strong message: I am a constituent. I vote. The issue is very important to my family and me.
Mailing a Letter
It is important to note that it is currently taking about 1 month for Congressional offices to receive letters.
The Honorable __________
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator __________:
The Honorable __________
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Representative __________:
Note: When writing to the Chair of a Committee or the Speaker of the House, it is proper to address them as: Dear Mr. Chairman or Madam Chairwoman, or Dear Mr. Speaker.
Emailing a Letter
When addressing an e-mail to a member of Congress, the body of your message should use the following format:
City, State, Zip Code
Dear (Representative or Senator) (last name),
Start your message here.
Other valuable resources
1. If you need to find a phone number for a member of Congress, call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121.
2. Thomas is maintained by the Library of Congress and provides a guide to everything you wanted to know about the U. S. Congress.
3. OpenSecrets.org documents political contributions.
4. On Project Vote Smart you can learn how your representative or senators voted on an issue and much, much more.
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WWII Air Combat UFO Footage (New)
The Nazi regime was big on military technology which would lead to global domination. They had some of the greatest scientific minds delivering innovation with a dash of ancient technology. Most researchers are aware of the “saucer” technology utilized by the Germans and even the History Channel includes this fact in their programs. Now recently released footage analyzed using filters (gotta love Photo Shop) have uncovered high-speed saucer fleets clearly occupying the air space of bombers and fighter planes.
All of this begs the question: Are all of these UFO sightings coming from mankind? It certainly appears so! After watching the video you will see silver orbs of light and saucer fleets streaking past the bomber fleets. This is the same “phenomenon” we see today. After the Germans lost the war, the Americans took over the UFO program. They certainly gave most of the former Nazi German scientist jobs in the US.
Ironically, UFO movies were produced after World War II and perhaps “they” took a page from the Nazi propaganda machine. As a result, most people believe UFOs are from another world, when we have historical evidence Germany was mass producing them during the World War II. I would not be surprised if they were secretly produced by BMW! There is far too much proof “Silver Balls” also know as Foo Fighters are humanly engineered.
So the next time you see a UFO in the sky or a fleet of them, remember the pilot’s name could be Steve.
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It is well established that three and four year olds need a strong focus on cognitive development along with attention to their social and emotional development to be ready for kindergarten (1, 2). Technology can play a key role in this preparation. Experts confirm that preschool age children are developmentally ready and able to benefit from instruction with technology. The use of educational technology is now known to have a major, positive impact on the social, emotional, language, and cognitive development of children.
It is recommended that many opportunities be given during the preschool years for exploration using technology tools in a playful, supportive environment. Researchers further agree that a number of technology applications have the potential to support and extend learning in the young child through their unique capability to provide excellent instruction in these important developmental areas that are critical for educational success (3-5).
Specifically, research has found that preschoolers who used computers with developmentally appropriate supporting activities for key learning goals, had more gains than children without these computer experiences. Among others, these included increases in knowledge, long-term memory, verbal skills, problem solving, and manual dexterity (3).
A set of studies with low-income children found those who received a computer curriculum had increases in cognitive, motor, and language scores compared to similar children in a regular curriculum (6,7). Recent research published in the journal Pediatrics found that young children who had access to a computer compared to those who did not performed better on measures of cognitive development and school readiness as measured by the Boehm Test of Basic Concepts and the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scales of Intelligence. The lead author notes that the findings suggest that “computer access before or during the preschool years is associated with the development of preschool concepts and cognition” (8).
The National Association for the Education of Young Children also states that considerable research points to the positive effects of educational technology on children’s learning and development. For these effects to be present, however, educators must monitor that it is appropriate in the areas of age, individual child needs, and culture; and integrate educational technology into the learning environment in ways that support what and how children learn (9).
To read the research studies noted above, here are the references:
References and Sources
1. Eager to Learn: Executive Summary. (2000). (Eds.) B.T. Bowman, S.M. Donovan, & S.M.
Burns. National Research Council. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.
2. Landry, S. & James Baker Institute for Public Policy. (2004). Effective Early Childhood
Programs: Turning Knowledge Into Action. Houston, TX: Rice University.
3. Haugland, S.W. (2000). What role should technology play in young children’s learning? Part 2. Early childhood classrooms in the twenty-first century: Using computers to maximize
learning. Young Children, 55, 12–18.
4. Murphy, K., DePasquale, R., & McNamara, E. (2003). Meaningful connections: Using
technology in primary classrooms. Beyond the Journal: Young Children on the Web.
5. Clements, D.H. 1994. The Uniqueness of the Computer as a Learning Tool: Insights from
Research and Practice. (Eds.) J.L. Wright & D.D. Shade. Young children: Active learners
in a technological age, pp. 31-50. Washington, DC: National Association for the Education
of Young Children.
6. Ainsa, T. (1989). Effects of computers and training in Head Start curriculum. Journal of
Instructional Psychology, 16, 72–78.
7. Ainsa T. (1987). Effects of computers and training in Head Start curriculum. Journal of
Educational Computing Research, 3, 249 –260.
8. Li, X., & Atkins, M.S. (2004). Early childhood computer experience and cognitive and motor development. Pediatrics, 113, 1715-1722.
9. National Association for the Education of Young Children
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Heartbeat is a daemon that provides cluster infrastructure (communication and membership) services to its clients. This allows clients to know about the presence (or disappearance!) of peer processes on other machines and to easily exchange messages with them.
In order to be useful to users, the Heartbeat daemon needs to be combined with a cluster resource manager (CRM) which has the task of starting and stopping the services (IP addresses, web servers, etc.) that cluster will make highly available. Pacemaker is the preferred cluster resource manager for clusters based on Heartbeat.
Since up to release 2.1.4 the messaging layer (Heartbeat proper), the Local Resource Manager, "plumbing" infrastructure and STONITH (now known as Cluster Glue), the Resource Agents, and the Cluster Resource Manager (now Pacemaker) were all part of a single package named
heartbeat, the name was often applied to the Linux-HA project as a whole.
This generalization is no longer accurate, the name heartbeat should thus be used for the messaging layer exclusively.
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What is a “rigid market?” I’ve been learning economics for four decades and I’ve never heard that term used in technical conversations. So I went to the source: a story on Marketplace (American Public Media, aired in the greater Silicon Valley area October 2, 2012). Here’s the relevant part of the story:
“When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary to go on TV and proclaim freedom from foreign oil, energy pros get upset. “It’s like listening to fingernails against a chalkboard,” says industry veteran Mikkai Herberg. “Because you know better than this.”
So what about the physical supply of oil — the idea we need to drill our own, or get it from nearby friends? Location was what mattered in the energy crises of the 70s.
Herberg, now at the National Bureau for Asian Research, remembers. He could only pump gas then, based on his license plate number.
“We could fuel up on Friday coming over,” he says, “and we could fuel up on Sunday going back — but not on Saturday. Odd-even gas days, and gas lines of 30 or 40 cars, running out of gas while they were in line, pushing their vehicles to the pump.”
Back then, oil markets were rigid. It’s like your cable TV company: you’re locked into a seller long term. And if something goes out, you’re stuck.
Today, we can always buy oil from somewhere. If you pay a high enough price, whistle and it’ll come.”
“Oil markets were rigid?” I don’t even know what that means. The real problem in 1973 was the price controls on gasoline that kept the legal ceiling price below equilibrium. Quantity demanded exceeded quantity supplied and some form of non-price rationing was required. In this case, it was one of the most common forms, namely queues. Period. No economist worthy of the name doubts this. How Marketplace can get things this wrong is, well, a wonderment.
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Archive for Hunter Lesser
Author/Historian Hunter Lesser has written an article describing a prayer book captured at the Battle of Rich Mountain for The Civil War News.
New driving tour book by Hunter Lesser available at the West Virginia Book Company.
West Virginia was the setting for the First Campaign of America’s Civil War. Here brothers clashed in combat amid the rugged mountains of “Western” Virginia in 1861. The First Campaign became a proving ground for soldiers and civilians who would shape American history.
In these mountains, a Union army lead by George McClellan battled Confederates directed by Robert E. Lee. McClellan rocketed to stardom here while Lee left the mountains in defeat. Meanwhile, daring Unionists forged a new Virginia government. With President Lincoln’s aid, the new state of West Virginia was born.
This guidebook offers three one-day driving tours filled with spellbinding scenery and adventure. Easy to follow directions, narratives and “fun facts” are your ticket to a delightful journey through these “enchanted” mountains.
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in sailor lore, the sparrow was sign of home, since sparrows fly close to land.
for every 5,000 miles travelled, or for passing over the equator, a sailor would get a sparrow tattooed. they were also considered good luck for dangerous or long journeys and many sailors would get tattooed before leaving the docks, in port towns.
my great grandfather, who was in the navy told my great grandmother he had a gift of birds to bring home to her, which wound up being two sparrows tattooed on his chest. although i never met him, this is one of my favorite stories about him.
this ring is meant as a talisman for those traveling far away from home or heart, for good luck and for those out to sea emotionally or physically.
please send me your *CORRECT* size at time of ordering, i can't start the ring until i have this info. i can make half and quarter sizes as well. it is best to have your finger professionally sized at any local jewelry store that sells engagement rings. if this is for a gift, you can also have a ring sized to find out the proper ring size without the recipient being present (if you can manage to snag a ring without them noticing ! ) ONLINE CHARTS HAVE PROVED TO BE EXTREMELY UNRELIABLE. i do re-size rings for a small fee.
***this ring is made to order, just for you! please allow 3-4 weeks for creation and shipment of your new ring.
Have any questions? Contact the shop owner.
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Simon Says Read!
What you need:
A picture book for each player
What you do:
1. Play Simon Says with a twist. Start as usual. Say, "Simon says put your hands on your hips" and do it. Wait for your child to follow. Say and do a few more actions -- clap hands, touch toes, and so on.
2. Now say, "Simon says pick up a book." Wait for your child to follow. Then go from cover to cover, as readers do, adding a few silly mistakes he can catch:
"Simon says hold the book upside down -- oops!"
"Simon says now hold it the right way."
"Simon says point to the title...open the cover...turn the page."
"Simon says point to the picture...point to a word...point to where you start to read."
"Simon says turn the next page -- oops, wrong way!"
"Simon says close the book -- the end!"
3. Let your child be Simon and tell you how to read a book.
Why it works:
Your child becomes aware of how books and print "work."
More on: Diagnosing Lds
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In search of balance and renewal, you may have begun to question the purpose of your existence. By now, you may have discovered that your passions are clues to your purpose. Even more important, you should note, the Universe wants you to discover your purpose and enjoy a fulfilling life. Once you are on the right path, things will begin to move very fast. You may begin to feel that you are in a mode of overload. It is at this point that many of us experience spiritual paralysis. We freeze, uncertain of what to do next. Our vision becomes blurred and we melt back into our normal existence, leaving behind our dream to achieve our purpose and living livelier. So, how does one stay focused? Remind yourself of your goal often, break your big picture down into manageable chunks, create new habits, and prepare to be more flexible.
Getting focused simply means keeping your eye on the prize. State your goal as if it has already occurred and is a very positive experience (i.e., “I am loving my life as a …”). Treating your goal as more of an affirmation or confirmation creates a positive, grateful, and exciting journey toward your destination. Put your goal front and center. Write it down and post it in areas that you are sure to frequent and see often. Remind yourself every morning of your new goal. Remind yourself again over lunch and just before you go to bed. Keeping your goal in mind will help you manifest amazing opportunities.
Setting benchmarks and short-term goals are great ways to help attain purpose in manageable chunks. Start by defining your destination or long-term goal. Maybe you are aiming for a more meaningful career, improved health, or more travel. Once you have set your destination, ask yourself what small tasks will you need to accomplish or reach your destination? Maybe you need to draft a new resume, hire a personal trainer, or research your travel destinations. Write down your tasks and pick the top three most significant. Finally, which of these tasks will you do immediately? Create a list and put them in order of valued importance. Then, mark each task off as you accomplish it.
Is any one of these tasks a new habit that you need to acquire? Maybe you need to create new art for your portfolio, eat one salad per day, or practice a language daily? Great! It takes approximately 30 days to acquire a new habit. Choose one task that needs to become habit and start journaling your success at managing it everyday for 30 days. Once that task becomes a new habit, start another new habit.
Finally, prepare to be more flexible. Often we ask the Universe for a new opportunity, and we create a vision of exactly what that new opportunity looks like. Then, when the Universe presents the opportunity to us in a different package or it does not look like what we were expecting, we miss out on our request. Take some time to prepare yourself to be flexible and consider creative options for arriving at your destination. Take a yoga class. A more flexible body can create a flexible mind and spirit. Try a new creative art or craft, listen to a different music genre, or watch an International movie. Doing something outside of your norm opens your senses to new opportunities outside of your expectations.
Defining your long-term goals or purpose is invaluable. Focus, tasks, habits, and flexibility are tools that will help you get there with a smoother transition.
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The mission of the Toledo Public Schools Adult Education Center:
To provide quality vocational skill training, retraining, and skill upgrading as well as related support services to any adult living in the Toledo metropolitan area. In support of this mission, the staff is committed to:
a. Provide a quality program
b. Assist students to achieve academic success
c. Link with business, industry and community agencies
d. Provide comprehensive support services
e. Support professional development of students and staff
Adult Education Financial Aid Opportunities
FASTFACTS Exit Counseling
FASTFACTS Entrance Counseling
General Information: 419-671-8700
Practical Nursing: 419-671-8706
The Barber Academy is an 1,800 hour training course. Training includes theory and practical experience. Training will include: barbershop management, shampoos and hair tonics, history of barbering, cosmetic chemistry, razor cuts, clipper cuts, men, women and children cuts, sanitation and sterilization, skin and scalp diseases, barber implements, anatomy and physiology, modern trends, shaving, hair cutting, tinting, facial massage and chemical processing.
The Practical Nursing program is a one-year program divided into four quarters which includes classroom and clinical experience. Nursing experience is provided in a variety of health care facilities, extended care centers and community settings. For more information click on the link below:
The Toledo School of Practical Nursing Program
Effective April 6, 2011, the Toledo School of Practical Nursing implemented the use of the WorkKeys Assessment as the admission testing requirement. There is a limited class size, so admittance will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. A new class begins each quarter - generally in January, March, July and September.
Students are required to have successfully taken and passed three pre-requisite courses before starting LPN classes:
CPR (Adult/Infant/Child) and First Aid (Universal)
S.T.N.A. (State Tested Nursing Ass't) -- you must have
taken this course within one-year of starting LPN classes, or already
be a STNA/CENA.
We offer the Basic Computer course for an additional $60 (there is a “test out” opportunity available). We do not offer the S.T.N.A. or CPR/First Aid classes.
Class hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Clinical days and hours may vary.
There are four courses that you can potentially gain credit for if you have not taken them as part of another nursing program, but have successfully passed them at a college-level. Transcripts and syllabus’ are required.
The courses are:
Anatomy and Physiology - must have both I & II
Tuition (school tuition, as well as fees are subject to change)
$400 out-of-state fee
(tuition includes all books, malpractice insurance and licensure examining)
Please call 419-671-8700 and ask for the Financial Aid Office.
To apply for financial aid, visit www.fafsa.ed.gov.
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The Mecklenburg County Health Department reminds residents that food sold by the roadside often is done illegally and may be potentially unhealthy.
The Health Department permits and inspects all prepared foods sold in the county including prepared foods sold as part of a charity or church fundraiser. If you're having a fundraiser where prepared (cooked) food will be sold, call the Health Department to get it pertmitted, or if you see prepared food for sale by the side of the road, please call the Health Department to report it at 704-336-5100.
Don't be fooled into buying food from unpermitted, roadside vendors sold under the illusion of the backyard barbecue. It could be illegal and it could be unhealthy.
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Sarah Hall and Bernadette Salone think that if more people knew about OLLI, they would come. And when they come, they would experience a shared love of learning from the perspective of others.
OLLI — the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Kentucky — is an enrichment program for people 50 and older, with classes that meet at various accessible locations. Subjects range from fly casting to history, yoga to literature, painting to culinary arts to swimming.
Have you always wanted to learn acting techniques, be in a chorus or take great digital photographs? OLLI is the place. Do you want to learn sign language or to speak Chinese? Sign up for OLLI.
OLLI is the learning-for-pleasure aspect of the former Donovan Scholars Program, now known as Donovan Fellows. Donovan, however, is open to those 65 and older.
Michael Smith, executive director of OLLI, said the Donovan program began in 1964 as a way for senior citizens to occupy vacant seats in classes at UK. Later, enrichment classes were added that seniors enjoyed but didn't take for academic credit.
In 2006, he said, 700 seniors were taking the enrichment classes, while 100 were academic scholars.
That's the year the Bernard Osher Foundation asked whether the program wanted money for its enrichment program, the only catch being a name change. That's how OLLI began.
Osher wanted similar enrichment programs in every state, and he has accomplished that. There are 116 programs in the United States, and the one at UK has satellite programs in Somerset and Morehead.
"We now have 1,300 in enrichment and 100 fellows," Smith said. "We were one of the oldest programs in the country when they contacted us."
While that is all well and good, Hall and Salone think OLLI needs more diversity. They want participants to enjoy learning as well as appreciate others' viewpoints.
That can happen only with multiculturalism.
"My goal is to try to promote it more around the African-American community," said Hall, 59, a retired attorney for the state. "I don't think we have near enough persons in the African-American community as members or participants. I feel strongly about that."
Most people learn about OLLI through word-of-mouth from friends and family. That limits the number and kinds of people who could participate.
Salone learned about OLLI before she retired as a middle school teacher last year, but she couldn't join because of her work schedule. Her husband joined first, taking classes in watercolor painting, Spanish, history and line dancing.
"We always are learning no matter how old we get," said Salone, 61. "I'm not a bookworm per se now; I learn for pleasure. So instead of having my head in a book to learn something to teach, I am learning something that I enjoy."
Hall emphasizes that there are generally no tests and no homework. If what you'd like to learn about is not in the program's class catalog, talk with them at the upcoming open house. Something might be arranged.
As with other courses at UK, classes are first-come, first-served. Registration is $25, and most classes are $15.
Smith said there are ongoing discussions to attract more minorities.
"By and large, the program was designed for people comfortable with post-secondary education," he said. "Although more and more African-Americans are earning post-secondary degrees, some often have never been made to feel comfortable around those with post-secondary educations. I would love to have us do well at that."
So, why should anyone take part in OLLI?
"What I like about this program is that we do not have to tell people why they should do it," Smith said. "Many have maintained a love of learning throughout their lifetime. To them, it keeps them alive and alert, and it is satisfying in a deep way to learn and be around others who love learning."
At that point in our lives, he said, "Learning is not a hurdle; it is a lifestyle."
On Jan. 15, OLLI is hosting an open house. Salone said a Spanish interpreter will be on hand. Hall said instructors will be available to discuss courses, and there will be information booths for other questions. There also will be refreshments and door prizes.
Finally we all will be able to satisfy our squashed desires to learn. I will get to learn to paint and quiet the laughter of my family years ago when I tried to do a mural on my infant son's wall.
There will be no peer pressure. I might become the next Grandma Moses.
Hall said time will pass anyway; we might as well put that time to the best possible use.
That's what Hall and Salone are doing. Let's join them.
Merlene Davis: (859) 231-3218. Email: firstname.lastname@example.org. Twitter: @reportmerle. Blog: merlenedavis.bloginky.com.
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|Sunday, Feb 3, 2013 - 5:30 AM
"Transforming Communities, Zamorano University, Honduras"
In this episode, the Visionaries travels to Honduras to profile the work of Zamorano University, founded in 1942 by banana magnate Samuel Zemurray. The mission of Zamorano is to educate youth from underprivileged backgrounds to become the leaders of Latin America in agriculture, industry, and the non-profit world - with the goal of transforming their communities, countries and the region. This four-year international university welcomes 1,200 students a year from countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, and 75 percent of the student body receives some form of financial assistance. D
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techrolla wrote:manuelg wrote:figured it out
hint2: (i * 7, 43)
Does anyone agree that this hint should be taken out? I didn't know where to start and then I saw this and I figured it out without any python (or any coding) whatsoever. I would have liked to have had to dwell on this for a while. This hint made this level by far the easiest...
I wholeheartedly disagree.
I saw this and looked in the documentation for the PIL.
I saw one spot where it was similar to notation in a function.
It doesn't work in that function.
It can't be used anywhere else as far as I can tell.
None of these hints are helpful!!!
OK, I cropped it in Paintshop Pro, making sure not to remove any part of the gray bar on the sides, but leaving only a one pixel line. I have no way to do anything with this. I don't know what I'm supposed to do, or where I'm supposed to go, or most importantly, WHAT FUNCTION TO USE!!!I'm using effbot as a resource. it tells me NOTHING.
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Google News Timeline is the second new services released today in Google Labs. According to Google, it's "a web application that organizes information chronologically. Google News Timeline allows users to view news, scanned newspapers and magazines, blog posts, sports scores, and more on a zoomable, graphical timeline."
The search box is very powerful, but you first need to pick a category from the drop-down. Google lets you add different sources: blogs, newspapers and it shows structured information from Wikipedia and Freebase.
Here's a simple way to visualize the list of posts from two Google-related blogs:
Using data aggregated by Freebase, Google can show some famous paintings by Claude Monet:
You can create interesting timelines using this services and it would be nice to save them or to have a permalink for future reference. Hopefully, the service will also add the option to use custom data sources.
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Jack Stewart (18) has made his own special contribution to the £100,000 appeal for a new therapy centre at Camphill School Aberdeen
, where he is in his final year.
So far Jack, who is autistic, has raised £771.64 by dying his hair for the fund-raising effort – well ahead of his target of £509.
Jack describes his new look as a “mahogany colour that’s maroon” and explains why he decided to change his appearance for the fundraising effort:
“I’ve been a Camphill School Aberdeen
for nearly 11 years and I wanted to try and help people and make them happy, by having a very nice new therapy building. The therapies I have had at the school have helped me a lot and I would like to give something back.”
The new £305,000 therapy centre is to be built at the Camphill campus of Camphill School Aberdeen
on Milltimber Brae in Aberdeen. It was here, almost 70 years ago, that the very first Camphill community opened its doors in June 1940.
Now, from Aberdeen, the Camphill Movement has extended to more than 100 centres in 23 countries worldwide. In the Aberdeen area more than 700 people live and work in Camphill Aberdeen City and Shire
At the moment therapies are provided in the shared facilities of the school. The new centre will have five specialised rooms for massage, play, oil bath, art and counselling, speech and drama. As well as providing therapeutic support for the school, Camphill School Aberdeen
plans to open the new centre to support individuals in the wider local community.
The total project cost for the new therapy centre is £305,000. The appeal is seeking to raise £100,000 with the balance coming from the school’s holding company, Camphill Rudolf Steiner Estates Ltd, a registered charity. Camphill School Aberdeen
holds Autism Accreditation in recognition of the standards it provides for children with autistic spectrum disorders. It has also been recognised in the most recent HMIE/Care Commission report for providing ‘sector-leading’ standards in integrated education, care and support for children with special needs. ALL CAMPHILL RELEASES
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Flock of egrets leaves nasty mess in Texas neighborhood.
Homeowners in Carrollton, Texas are having egret regrets.
"It's horrible," said Resident Liz Brown. "I just want them to go away," said her husband Mike.
The birds started nesting in the oak trees that line Chamberlain street back in March.
It was just a few at first, then a few dozen, then a few hundred.
They now number right around 500 birds with more hatching everyday.
The streets, mailboxes and cars along Chamberlain Street are whitewashed with bird waste.
"You park out front at your own risk," said Allyson Baughn, who canceled the family holiday barbecue and pool party because the pool was full of feathers and bird pooh not to mention the smell left behind by the waste in sweltering temperatures.
Things may only get worse.
"Their numbers have grown they started in one tree and now they've spread all the way down the street and the two streets behind us," said Baughn.
The egrets, once nested, are federally protected which means they can’t be touched, they can’t even be disturbed even though they make enough noise to keep people up all night long.
Neighbors say the City of Carrollton has refused to clean the street because of concerns the noise could disturb the birds.
Carrollton’s Animal Control will come out and remove dead or injured birds but that’s about it and it’s believed that the birds will live in their nests until at least the fall.
"These birds are going to be here til the end of August, September, maybe even into the first part of October so we've got a long way to go," said Brown.
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Eric Drost and his wife Maria opened their first chocolate, ice cream and antique shop together in 1976 in Michigan. Their interest in old fashioned brass cash registers began at that time. They purchased a 1912 National cash register and have used it continuously in their businesses.
“We keep over 100 antique working registers on display in our museum area,” Eric said. These, along with a lot of other unique antique items, have added depth to their collection.
Cash registers were invented in 1879. The public was slow in acceptance. Not many were sold in the first 10 years. The ornate brass registers were manufactured from 1880 to 1916. Brass was taken for the war effort during WWI. Manufacturing that followed took on a more modern look with steel construction painted to resemble grained wood.
Some early registers do not have cent keys (.01 through .09) as there was no sales tax back then. The merchants would charge exactly what their business required.
Lower cabinets are made of mahogany, oak, or cherry. A receipt listing the buyer, the seller, where and when sold was glued to the bottom of the main, or “A” drawer. Usually this receipt is still in place and establishes early history of each.
Eric has registers with multi drawer cabinets, but has never seen any with a “C”, “I”, or “J” drawer. Does anyone know why? He would welcome an answer to this puzzling question.
Registers are made of cast iron on the inside, steel, brass or bronze housings, nickel plated to slow oxidation. Intricate relief designs, found on the front, sides, and back were very popular. Often the company or store owner’s name was included in the design. Tiffany (jewelers) designed three molds for castings that were produced for National Cash Register Co. Several examples are in Drost’s collection. Every piece of brass is stamped with a security code number making it possible to trace if stolen.
Most of the registers were accumulated one at a time from garage sales, auctions, flea markets, attics, basements, wherever found. Some extras were purchased for replacement parts. Occasionally he has had to have parts made.
The focus of Eric’s hobby is on the inside of the machines. In his spare time, he thoroughly enjoys working on them, repairing, cleaning and polishing each one, retuning each to original condition.
Registers are displayed in a museum setting with antiques from the same era. Framed cash register advertisements from the 1900s showing prices and features are hung on one wall. Most anything nostalgic interests the Drost’s. File cabinets, keg spouts, ice cream dippers, signage, wall telephones, scales, a display of old keys, another of hinges, post office boxes and fixtures, and numerous other items can be seen.
Eric eagerly talks with visitors, sharing stories. He repairs registers for others, has a large number of keys and can duplicate lost register keys on one of his three key cutting machines.
The Drost’s intention has been to provide a free exhibit of a bygone era for families to visit and enjoy at their leisure.
They have lived in Colorado for many years and finally made this move to Eckert in the fall of 2006.
The shop sells a wide variety of candy made fresh on site. Old fashioned sundaes, sodas or malts, or other ice cream specialties can be purchased while seated at tables in an ice cream parlor setting.
The Drosts are extremely interested in any historical photos or information about former businesses at the location of the building (12991 Highway 65, Eckert). They invite you to stop by and share your knowledge.
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Re: Simon Schama's Power of Art and other shows
How Art made the world - Nigel Spivey (BBC)
when I was in my early twenties we got a colour TV in the flat and Sunday nights were documentary night (only one channel) They ran four documentary series one after the other from the BBC. Although they are dated now I still watch them from time to time and bought the accompanying books. Civilisation - with Kenneth Clark, Connections - with James Burke, The Ascent of Man - with J Bronowski, and, a little later, Life on earth - with David Attenborough.
Art, technology, the philosophy of science, evolution - presented as history. Classics of their time and a major influence on my thinking. Even then I considered the first three a little ethnocentric (white and western), but individual visions worth hearing.
Alistair Cook's 'America' wasn't too bad but a just a bit triumphalist for my taste.
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Click on a thumbnail to go to Google Books.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope (original 2009; edition 2009)
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope by William Kamkwamba (2009)
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Relates how an enterprising teenager in Malawi builds a windmill from scraps he finds around his village and brings electricity, and a future, to his family.
(summary from another edition)
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Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park also contains the Momela Lakes, which is the best place to see many of the 400 plus species of birds in the park.
Each of the lakes has a slightly different color due to the different types of algae in them. Animals such as zebra, elephants, hyena, hippos, buffalo and warthogs are commonly sighted, but there are no lions or rhinos here due to poaching.
Some interesting trivia about Arusha; it was the location for various films, including the 1950 John Wayne film “Hatari” and “the Snows of Kilimanjaro” staring Gregory Peck and Ava Gardener.
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This compelling book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped photography from the invention of the daguerreotype in the early 19th century up to the digital revolution and beyond.
Anniversary Taschen! Record covers are a sign of our life and times.
Like the music on the discs, they address such issues as love, life, death, fashion, and rebellion. For music fans the covers are the expression of a period, of a particular time in their lives. Many are works of art and have become as famous as the music they stand for - Andy Warhol's covers, for example, including the banana he designed for The Velvet Underground. In this book, Michael Ochs, owner of one of the largest private collections of record covers in the world, presents a personal selection of the thousand items that mean most to him. Learn More
Patterns---bold, colorful, muted, delicate, intricate, splashy, spare, figurative, abstract, dizzying, calming---are the subject in this comprehensive reference, the first to examine pattern as an essential part of twentieth-century design history. Learn More
Rare, important volume in which famed Surrealist expounds (in his inimitably eccentric fashion) on what painting should be, the history of painting, what is good and bad painting, the merits of specific artists, and more. Learn More
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Walking To School . . .
As a child growing up in a borough of New York City, I walked to school during my junior high and high school tenures, even though the walk was about 2 miles each way on the average. I preferred to spend the money my parents gave me for the bus on a daily pack of chocolate & peanut butter Yodels (remember those) and small carton of milk. Long walks are a joy to me, and is a practice I've carried into my adult life. I am certain that this lifelong practice has been a great contributor to my good health.
New York City is a walker's paradise. However, since my move to the southwestern US, it has been more of a challenge to walk daily as the cities here are generally not pedestrian friendly. Sidewalks are typically empty, and public transportation scarce. Everybody drives, and the obesity rates in this area are a reflection of that.
With that in mind, I was delighted to read a story in the International section of the March 27, 2009 New York Times about a city in Italy where school bus routes to ten elementary schools are being replaced with walking routes. Former bus drivers and volunteers escort the children by foot to school each morning along the former bus routes. The change was made to combat growing childhood obesity rates and car emission pollution. What a wonderful idea! Developing a habit of walking can provide long-term health benefits and reduces pollution. I am certain many of our cities can benefit from similar programs as well.
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Posts filed under ‘Drama Queen files’
Carbon dioxide, superstition, and protecting the oceans.
Based on a press release and a brochure, the media says hunters are “gasping for life” in the Arctic.
The language being used in 1970, the year Earth Day was born, hasn’t changed much: Crisis. Catastrophe. Endangered. Extinction.
The Sierra Club blogger who wrongly predicted that this winter would be “less wintery” & snowy than last now says Arctic sea ice won’t “survive this summer.”
The Sierra Club is “outraged” by a Keystone pipeline report. This is as newsworthy as saying the Pope is Catholic.
An oil pipeline is described as a “carbon bomb” that will impact the “children of all species forever.”
As a writer, I think it’s important to pay attention to the language and the imagery being used in the climate debate. Today I’m launching a new, regular feature on this blog – The Drama Queen Files.
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Is Sheryl Sandberg right, are two moms the ideal household for a child?
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- kinkinfinity answered: yes. lesbian parenting is proven better than normal parenting.
- starbabyliz answered: I think any household full of love and attention is the ideal hosuehold for a child. Reguardless of the number or gender of their parent(s)
- onawednesdayafternoon answered: My question is: what’s an ideal household? I certainly have no clue what it is. There’s no such thing. People work in all different ways.
- adviceforlesbians likes this
- crazyalliemonkey answered: I think two loving parents period is crucial for a child, no matter the gender!
- undinae answered: Children throughout history have been taken care of in families with multiple women and little involvement by men - standard extended family.
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- lesbiandipity answered: I completly agree with that. (:
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When painting a bedroom for yourself, any color that makes you feel relaxed is appropriate. As the article "Psychology of Color" points out, the meaning of color is cultural and personal--while red may soothe one person's nerves, it may make another feel jumpy. However, if you are painting a small bedroom for possible resale, your goals are to make the space look as large as possible and to appeal to the widest audience. Speak to your real estate agent for more information about the best paint colors for your area.
Earth tones technically include any color that occurs in nature; however, in design the term typically refers to muted tones of beige, brown, orange and yellow. Earth tones are frequently used in craftsman, bungalow and modern architecture. Light earth tones in shades of sand or beige help a small bedroom look larger and brighter. As neutral colors, they appeal to a large number of potential buyers.
Shades of blue and green are often chosen for a bedroom because they are thought to invoke a feeling of peace and relaxation. Avoid deeply saturated shades of blue or green in a small bedroom as too much color can make a small room appear cramped and busy. Colors like sage green and sky blue are are more likely to have mass appeal than bolder choices such as pine or turquoise.
White and Off-White
Shades of white and off-white are useful in a small bedroom because of the light and and sense of space they create in a room. However, a white room can also look cold and stark. Consider off-white shades such as cream, ivory, light gray and pearl instead of pure white if you want to make the bedroom appear cozier. In all cases, a white ceiling is useful in a small room for creating an illusion of greater height.
- interior a bedroom image by Leonid Nyshko from Fotolia.com
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Monday, September 14, 2009
Exercises in Zero - Nothing and Placeholding - Part 1
Long time readers of this blog may remember my earlier post on the empty tray as a placeholder. In my training, we were told to have the child take the work tray from the shelf, remove all of the items onto an oil cloth or place mat and then return the tray to the shelf. The empty tray served as a placeholder preventing children from misplacing another tray in the spot.
This misplacement of trays is common in environments where the child keeps the tray at the table with them while doing the work. The empty place on the shelf seems so in need of something that a child places a different tray there and walks away. When the first child finishes his work and attempts to return it to the spot where he found it on the shelf, he sees that there is now another tray sitting there. So this first child stands there with a tray looking for somewhere to put it and yes there is a place. It is where the second child's tray should have gone and so the first child puts his tray there instead. Soon, either the lead teacher or the assistant comes by and notices that once again trays have been misplaced. This generally continues for most of the first several months of school.
Returning the empty tray to the shelf is an easy solution that indirectly presents placeholding. Later, when the child receives their first lesson on zero as a placeholder in the math area, they will recall this experience with the empty tray.
(Note: I am aware that many AMI environments limit the use of materials other than the Montessori materials. I, living on the East Coast, have most often worked in AMI/AMS environments. It is somewhat like that cuisine referred to as East/West Fusion. In AMI/AMS schools a collaborative relationship is maintained between teachers of both trainings. The classroom reflects this collaboration. Adding additional math materials to the shelf is up to the individual lead teacher and perhaps the head of the school)
My first placeholding exercise is for the younger students in the environment. This work is presented to a child who has had a lesson on using a hole puncher, has done that work many times (found on the shelf along side cutting work) and has had a lesson on how to use a glue stick. Also, the child has worked with both the spindle boxes and the cards and counters. Therefore, the child can recognize the symbols 0 - 5 and their quantities. Lastly, they may have played the zero game reinforcing that zero is nothing.
(See my post on musical chairs and zero: http://themoveablealphabet.blogspot.com/search/label/Zero) )
Setting up the tray:
In a beautiful box I placed a small bowl to collect punched circles, a glue stick and a few small pieces of colored paper to be used for hole punching. This box was placed on a slightly larger tray that held several half sheets of paper. Each sheet had six large boxes marked off and inside of and at the top center of each box was a single number from 0-5.
The work itself:
The child punches out several, construction paper circles and collects them in the small bowl. Next, they glue the correct amount of circles under the specific number in an individual box. They do not glue any circles in zero marked boxes. See the series of photos below of a child doing the work:
When she repeated the work, the second sheet did not have a zero included.
I have found that young children really enjoy this work and that the careful manipulation of the small, construction paper circles adds to their ability to later build a bead tower with the colored beads - also circles but three dimensional. Too, they are similar in size in regards to their circumference - the construction paper dot and the colored bead.
I have tried using small sticker dots but they stick on the children's clothing and they eliminate the hand strengthening and manipulation work that the hole punching provides.
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Recipe: Sauteed English Peas
The poor lowly pea. Usually served boiled or steamed to a mushy, flavorless state; sentenced to being pushed around the plate by miserable children who have been told they must eat their vegetables before they can leave the table. It took me several decades to realize that peas didn’t have to taste like aluminum. In fact, if you shell freshly-picked peas yourself and don’t overcook them, they can be quite delightful.
- 3 thin slices prosciutto or bacon
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 cups of shelled English peas
- salt and pepper to taste
1. Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Quickly fry the prosciutto or bacon until the fat has been rendered and the meat is crisp — one to two minutes per side for prosciutto, longer for bacon.
2. Remove the pan from heat, and use tongs to remove the prosciutto from the pan. Set the prosciutto on a paper towel-lined plate and return the pan to medium heat.
3. Add the red pepper flakes to the bacon grease in the pan, then saute the peas for 3 to 4 minutes, until some of the skin begins to crisp up.
4. Crumble the prosciutto and toss together with the peas in a medium-sized serving bowl. Salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
This recipe was written by Jessica Webster and originally posted on AnnArbor.com on Sept. 21, 2011.
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Researchers say they have uncovered vulnerabilities in a "popular" component of Android that is used by antivirus and other apps that could be exploited to do things like disable the apps.
A malicious app could be created to turn off the antivirus so an attacker could infect the phone with malware and in some cases the same weakness could be used to compromise the antivirus app itself, said Riley Hassell, founder of Privateer Labs, in a recent briefing.
Privateer co-founder Shane Macaulay uncovered the vulnerabilities but had not found any attacks exploiting them in the wild. Hassell declined to reveal details about the vulnerabilities.
"We're working with top (antivirus) vendors to come up with a solution," Hassell said. "There's a way for them to...accomplish the same task without them having to utilize this component."
Google representatives did not respond to e-mails seeking comment.
Hassell and Macaulay are scheduled to present their findings, including a potential workaround, at the Hack in the Box Security Conference in Malaysia next week.
Unlike Apple, which vets iPhone applications before they are available for download from the Apps Store, Google does not do security checks on the apps but provides information about permissions that are granted to the programs by default when installing them. Android users are encouraged to read the permissions carefully and download apps only from trusted and reputable developers.
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As soybeans have moved farther north in the North, so has the problem with iron chlorosis.
"In fields where it is bad, it's really bad," says Jay Goos, a North Dakota State University soil scientist. "The areas with chlorosis are getting bigger, too."
But Goos, who's extensively researched the yellowing soybean leaves suffering from a lack of iron, says new research may help.
If growers would boost their seeding rates and plant iron chlorosis-prone fields to 30" rows, rather than narrower spacings, those beans would see less chlorosis damage.
"Iron chlorosis is more severe in soybeans grown in narrow rows rather than in traditional 30" rows," he says.
The reasons for this aren't clear. Root zones of soybeans grown in crowded 30" rows may dry out around the crown. Cultivation also helps dry the soil. Wet, poorly drained soil seems to spur iron chlorosis on, says Goos.
In Goos' area, wheat and barley grow with no hassle from iron chlorosis. But plant soybean seed on this Northern ground, particularly if it's wet and poorly drained with high pH, lime and salt, and you're asking for yellow soybeans.
"Fields that have grown beautiful crops of wheat and barley over the years will grow soybeans that in some parts of a field get 6" tall and die," the soil scientist says.
Most North Dakota growers find it faster and more economical to use their wheat-planting equipment to drill or air-seed narrow-row soybeans.
"To suggest to farmers to plant in 30" rows and at heavier seeding rates is a bit of a new concept. Some just say 'I can't afford a new string of equipment.' Under those circumstances we say they're going to have to pick the variety with the strongest level of resistance possible," Goos says.
It takes an exceptional level of resistance, he adds. "Resistance doesn't solve the problem, but you might get 20 bu/acre of soybeans instead of 5."
Another problem: not all fields in the state are suitable for growing soybeans. Some fields are just too saline and alkaline for soybeans, Goos says. It wasn't long ago when soybeans were found mostly in the four southeastern counties of North Dakota. Today, production has spread to more than 20.
This past year, Goos compared three seeding rates in 30" rows: 25, 50 and 100 lbs/acre, or 75,000, 150,000 or 300,000 plants/acre. Three varieties were planted: Traill, very resistant to iron chlorosis; Council, a moderately resistant bean; and Glacier, which is susceptible.
The most noticeable effects were at a site near Argusville, where Glacier was planted at the three rates in both 6" and 30" rows. Soybeans planted at 25 lbs/acre were severely stunted at both row spacings. There was somewhat better growth with 50 lbs of seed in 30" rows, and almost normal growth from planting 100 lbs/acre in 30" rows.
Still, Goos first recommends using as resistant a variety as possible.
"If chlorosis is not controlled by variety selection, farmers should consider switching from narrow rows to 30" rows and using heavier seeding rates. If heavier seeding rates aren't feasible, we have seen a response to putting 0.5 lb or 1 lb/acre of FeEDDHA (an iron fertilizer) in-furrow or as a seed treatment with 30" rows."
Two foliar sprays of FeEDTA, another fertilizer, have given a response of about 4 bu/acre in Goos' trials, which is only marginally profitable at current soybean prices.
"Increasing seeding rate is no more expensive than these other options, particularly with traditional varieties."
North Dakota growers are increasingly concerned about chlorosis, Goos adds.
"Farmers are telling me it used to be, for example, that just the first 10 rods along the ditch would get chlorosis. But in recent years they tell me the bad areas are expanding. That's because it's been wetter than normal for several years in a row, and our water tables are up."
Goos' study was conducted with funding from the North Dakota Soybean Council and the Fluid Fertilizer Foundation.
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In my opinion the most performance damaging behavior an athlete can have is to hang on to their mistake during a competition. Hanging on to your mistake will certainly take you out of the game.
Holding on to a mistake means you’re not mentally present and paying attention to the game or your cues to help you reach peak athletic performance. The only time you can achieve peak performance is now and the only place is here.
When you are thinking about the mistake you are not in the here and now. You are in the past the there.
Keep in mind that every athlete makes mistakes. The difference is the great ones know how to release the mistake during the competition and then use the mistake as feedback on what to improve on during practice.
There is no real perfection in sports, except for how you respond to your imperfections.
Your job as an athlete during the game is to forgive and forget. Forgive yourself and forget about the mistake. Then during practice work on improving your performance so the mistake won’t happen again.
You see, you get what you focus on, the more you focus on the mistake during the game the more mistakes you’ll make in the game.
Focusing on the mistake will only make your uptight, nervous and tense. Your muscles than won’t be able move and function properly and you’ll make more mistakes. This can be a death spiral for trying to reach peak performance.
Peak performance comes from being calm and relaxed; focusing on mistake does just the opposite.
Focusing on mistakes kills your self-confidence and give’s you a distorted picture of your abilities. For example, you’ve had numerous practices when you were in the zone. By focusing on the mistake this negates all those great practices and you end up thinking you’re no good.
Dwelling on mistakes sets yourself up to trying too hard to make up for the mistake. When you try too hard guess what? That’s right; you make more mistakes, playing frustrated equals playing poorly.
So what to do when a mistake does happen?
Here are a few mental strength tactics to help manage the mental and emotional side of making a mistake.
Step #1 – Awareness: When you make a mistake you must be aware that your focus of concentration has left the here and now and is in the past (on the mistake). Also you must become aware of the accompanying negative self-talk that comes along with the mistake. When you become aware you then can change your focus and negative self-talk.
If you don’t become aware you’ll end up in the performance death spiral. You need to know the mental cascade of thoughts that occur when you make a mistake so you can break the cycle/pattern.
Step #2 – Change Focus and Self-Talk: Once you become aware then you change your focus and self-talk. I went over the self-talk in a previous post that you can read HERE. As you change your self-talk you’ll be able to bring yourself back to the here and now. You might come up with a one word cue, like “focus” or “come back” to trigger yourself to refocus and shift your self-talk. Your job is to be aware where your attention is and bring it back to now (the game) so that you can achieve peak athletic performance.
Step #3 – Calm Down: When you focus on mistake you get nervous, when you get nervous you make more mistakes. When you’re too emotional about your mistake you don’t have access to all your mental resources and you’ll say or do some very stupid things. One tip to calm down is to immediately slow down, that is, deepen your breathing (slow diaphragmatic breaths) and go into peripheral vision (looking from the sides of your eyes/vision).
One method to control your breathing is to inhale to a count of 7 and exhale to count of 11. This will activate your “relaxing” nervous system and allow you to refocus and gain access to more of your mental resources. Doing this a few minutes of this daily will help you be prepared when you need it on the field.
Use the above in any combine that works for you and when you make a mistake immediately perform the ritual. What ever ritual you create you need to have all 3 steps in the process. Here are three examples, oh yea, when reading these it may seem like they’ll take too long to do during the game, and as you practice them during training and practice you’ll be able to fire off your ritual during a match in no time.
1 – When the play (mistake) is over, go pick up some grass, focus on the grass and say “Let it go, it’s over, it’s in the past, stay in the now.” At the same time breathe deep, go into peripheral vision then take the grass and threw it away (the grass is representing your mistake), turn your back on the grass and get back into the game.
2 – Find a physical spot, when you make a mistake go the spot, touch it say “let it go”, take a few deep breaths go into peripheral vision and then come back to the game.
3 – Imagine you’re holding the mistake in your hand, breath deep, go into peripheral vision, squeeze your hand and then let relax and let go of the mistake.
It’s important to work on your ritual during practice so it becomes automatic in a game.
Step #4: Act as if: Once you have performed your refocus ritual you then use the “act as it” technique. This is, right after your ritual you “come back” to the game and act as if nothing happen. Head up, shoulders back, breathing confidently, you have a focused relaxed look your face and you act positive, as if nothing happen. When you change your physiology (your body) you will change your internal picture of yourself.
Play around with these steps and come up with your own refocus ritual. When you do, you’ll be better prepared to reach peak athletic performance.
Want to start today to develop your mental strength for peak athletic performance? Pick up a copy of “Mental Strength Training for Athletes” by going HERE.
Success in life is not about luck! It’s about managed thoughts, focused attention and deliberate action. Personal success and personal failure all start in the mind. Tap into the power of your unconsciousness mind and eliminate negative beliefs that have been holding back from reaching your personal goals.
Take back control of your thoughts and your life! Grab a copy of Develop the Mental Strength of a Warrior” today so that you can start living the life you’ve always dreamed of.
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Governor Scott Unveils Education Priorities
October 26, 2012 | WMFE - Governor Rick Scott says he doesn't want to see any funding cuts to K-12 education in Florida. In fact, he wants more money for teacher training and has even proposed pre-paid debit cards for teachers to purchase classroom supplies. Scott says he wants school districts to open their own charter schools to try out innovative approaches to curriculum, instructional strategies and educational focus. The Governor officially unveiled his 2013 education goals Thursday and some of the his more vocal critics are expressing cautious optimism.
Governor Rick Scott gave credit for the ideas to the teachers, principals and students he spoke with during his education tour a few months ago. The Governor says he frequently heard that they’re burdened with outdated rules and Scott, citing his business background, says that’s something he wants lawmakers to tackle during the upcoming 2013 legislative session.
“Teachers and students tell us they waste time on unnecessary rules and outdated regulations that could be better spent on helping students in the classroom.” Scott said. “We will eliminate many regulations recommended to us by a panel of seven superintendents to streamline the work of Florida educators.”
The Governor wants to give schools greater flexibility in making purchasing decisions, citing the state’s plan to transition to digital materials and away from paper-based textbooks.
He also wants to get rid of enrollment caps for charter schools and give local districts the ability to start their own charter schools.
Gov. Scott even earned some applause for recommending a moratorium on testing changes until the state fully transitions to national education standards.
"As I traveled the state on the listening tour, they explained to me that each year we had new and new testing requirements and expectations.” Scott said. “We need to give teachers time to transition to ‘Common Core’ standards because these are much better measures for how students will succeed in college and career.”
The issue of testing has been thorny in Florida, where it’s gotten harder for students to pass certain tests. This year, more than 70% of students taking the state writing test failed it.
The state is raising expectations on student learning as part of its transition to the national education standards which are called the Common Core.
Holding off on more testing changes is something teacher Carol Bucher says she can get behind.
“I was glad to hear the assessment piece that we had spoken about, that you were planning on doing something about it, so thank you for listening, we appreciate it, as teachers.” Bucher said.
The state’s largest teacher’s union, the Florida Education Association, expressed some cautious optimism about the Governor’s education plan. Union President Andy Ford says it’s too early to tell what the end result of the plans will look like.
“The proof is going to be in the details, and when the budgeting process starts, we’ll see where the real priorities are.” Ford said.
But he adds that he appreciated Governor Scott spoke about preparing students for both college and careers, noting not all students will go to college.
Ford says he wants to know more about the governor’s plans for public and private partnerships to fund things like teacher classroom supplies:
“I think if we can have the public-private partnership work, it could lead to other models as long as we make sure all schools are treated fairly because it’s a lot easier to get business partners in the suburbs than it is in the inner city.” Ford said.
Democratic legislative leaders are not impressed with the governor’s 2013 education agenda. In a statement, House Minority Leader Perry Thurston released a statement calling the governor’s education goals an attempt to “disguise his horrific education record.”
But, so far, the plan has gotten the full support of education reform groups like former Governor Jeb Bush’s Education think tank, the Foundation for Florida’s Future.
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Most security companies don’t seem to place much value in parental controls, usually demoting them to an underpowered module in the darkest recesses of their security suite. But maybe that’s about to change. Bitdefender has just made available the first public beta of its standalone Parental Control package, and at first glance it looks really quite impressive.
You can of course use the program to prevent particular actions. In just a few clicks it’s possible to filter inappropriate web content, for instance. You’re able to restrict the use of particular applications, block instant messages from anyone other than a list of allowed contacts, and ensure the child can only use the internet at the times you define.
And because Bitdefender also includes a mobile component, you can also stop them receiving phone calls or text messages from certain phone numbers (although at the moment this is only available for phones running Android 2.3 or later).
If you’d rather take a hands-off approach, though, you could just use the program to monitor your child’s activity. You’re able to see what they search for online, the sites they visit, and everything that happens on their Facebook account, for example. Install the Android app and you’ll also have access to their calls, messages, settings and more. And because all of this is visible from a web interface you’ll be able to check up on them easily, wherever you are.
As this is a beta, there are of course some oddities. One issue is that Parental Control only works with Bitdefender Antivirus 2012, for instance, and the company say if you’ve an earlier Bitdefender product installed then you’ll need to uninstall it. Which seems drastic. The Bitdefender site has more.
The program worked well for us, though, so if you’re interested then we’d say it’s well worth a look. Parental Control downloads are now available in 32-bit, 64-bit and Android flavours.
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Criminal hackers have found Universities to be a prime target in their efforts to amass confidential details that can be employed in identity theft rackets.
According to a report by security researchers at AppSec, 2.3 million records have been illegally accessed at 158 institutions of higher education in the United Sates since 2008.
AppSec's vice-president of product management Josh Shaul says, "When an attacker gets access to university databases, it's like hitting the jackpot."
University databases contain a wide variety of personally identifiable information (PII), from social security numbers and financial information to health records. Higher education institutions also have great deal of account turnover, unlike corporations.
"A university or college could be housing potentially billions of PII," Shaul stated.
The FCC indicates that identity theft has become the number one consumer complaint, with over one million new victims yearly.
Universities and colleges tend to be under extreme financial pressures, and data loss prevention efforts can be an expensive proposition. Many instituions do not aggressively mitigate risks until after a significant data loss event has occured, and hackers have take note of the low hanging fruit.
"One of the first and easiest steps is to ensure that the database systems have complex passwords in place and that default account logins and blank passwords have been replaced," Shaul says.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The top education official in Connecticut’s capitol city said a longer school day would greatly benefit Hartford students.
Hartford Public Schools Superintendent Steven Adamowski said a recent review found that the city’s school day, at six hours and 45 minutes, was the shortest in the region.
He said more time for teaching could help close the student achievement gap between Hartford students and their suburban neighbors.
Adamowski made his comments during his annual state of the schools address.
Hartford school officials and employee unions would have to agree to the changes. Some union contracts are up for re-negotiation soon, but Adamowski didn’t say if longer school days was expected to be a bargaining issue.
(Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
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It's exciting to get a new customer but not if they fail to pay their bills on time… or at all. If you run a cash business, credit checks aren't an issue. If you will extend credit by invoicing after goods or services are provided, the only way to determine the likelihood of a new customer paying on time is to perform a credit check. Before you extend any form of credit to a new customer, take these steps to check the customer's credit history so you can decide whether, how much, and under what terms, to extend credit.
The first step is to create and use a credit application form. Your form can be as simple as a one page form providing contact information, bank references, and trade references. Your goal is to get sufficient information about the customer so you can make an informed decision about whether to extend credit.
Here's what you'll do:
- Get written permission from the customer to allow its banks and vendors to release payment and balance information to you.
- Get names and contact information for at least three vendors. Try to get contact information for vendors who have long-term business relationships with your potential customer.
- Get contact information for banks with which the customer currently has accounts. Ask for contact information for specific individuals at those banks so you can be sure to talk to someone familiar with the customer. If you like, take it a step further and ask for previous banks; talking to those contacts may give you an even better sense of the customer's credit worthiness.
- Call the customer's vendors. Ask for accounts receivable, and ask them to verify the customer's payment history. If the vendor requires written authorization to release information, send a copy of the authorization you had the customer sign. Pay special attention to any comments about late payments.
- Call the banks. Ask for verification of the length of the business relationship and for details about the customer's balance history. If a bank requires written authorization to release information, send a copy of the authorization you had the customer sign. Pay special attention to any comments about dramatic fluctuations in account balances.
- Get a business credit report. While the information isn't always accurate just like with personal credit reports a business credit report can help confirm information the customer has provided.
Keep in mind that none of the above guarantees the customer will pay on time. If you want to err on the side of caution, process small orders first and see how quickly the customer pays before accepting larger, riskier orders.
Make sure you decide how much risk you are willing to accept, and establish appropriate terms. You may require payment upon receipt of goods or services, at least at first, until you feel comfortable with the credit-worthiness of the customer. Or you may require payment in five days; later you could relax those terms.
Feel free to let the customer know politely that you want to ease into the business relationship, at least where extending credit is concerned; most will work hard to earn your trust by paying on time. If they don't, you probably can't afford for them to be your customers in the first place.
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This week’s top news story has been hiding in plain sight on the Internet for two years.
Even so, a September, 2010 report from Deutsche Bank Group entitled “Climate Change: Addressing the Major Skeptic Arguments,” is big news. In Earth Preservers’ opinion, the report has the potential to be a game-changer because it has the clearest, simplest explanation for why man-made climate change is real.
“(This report’s) clear conclusion is that the primary claims of the skeptics do not undermine the assertion that human-made climate change is already happening and is a serious long term threat.
“To us,” report continues, “the most persuasive argument in support of climate change is that the basic laws of physics dictate that increasing carbon dioxide levels in the earth’s atmosphere produce warming. (This will be the cause irrespective of other climate events.) The only way that warming can be mitigated by natural resources is if there are countervailing ‘feedback mechanisms’, such as cooling from increased cloud cover caused by the changing climate.
“A key finding of the current research is that there has far been no evidence of such countervailing factors. In fact, most observed and anticipated feedback mechanisms are actually working to amplify the warming process, not cool it.”
The report goes on to answer each argument skeptics make in the often rancorous public debate in the US over whether climate change is real, among them:
* Global average temperatures have not risen since 1998
* Climate models are defective and therefore cannot provide reliable projections of future climate trends.
What makes the Deutsche Bank report compelling reading isn’t so much that the information is new. Rather, it’s the way Mark Fulton, Global Head of Climate Change Investment Research, and his team at DB Climate Change Advisors, have presented the information, the source of which is the Columbia Climate Center at the Earth Institute, Columbia University. Each of the skeptics’ arguments is answered simply and directly.
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In the mid 80s, several individuals from the community were motivated to organize and make plans to open a shelter for runaways and homeless youth. These hard working, caring people did so in part because the Texas Legislature had mandated that youths could no longer be housed with adults, but mostly because they cared about young people.
The first house, opened in 1986, was rented in a neighborhood in San Marcos by the Board of Directors of the new private, non-profit corporation, the Greater San Marcos Youth Council. In the summer of 1989, Stokes Construction built a 16 bed shelter designed for its purpose by Jeff Kester & Assoc. Since then, a basketball court and a counseling and resource center have been built adjacent to the shelter, all of which are utilized to achieve the agency’s mission of protecting children and strengthening families.
Today, the Greater San Marcos Youth Council is governed by a nine (9) member board of community leaders, employs over 20 highly qualified and dedicated individuals who are responsible for caring for the children in the shelter, and provides counseling and other support services to Hays County children under the age of 18 and their families.
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Revista de Saúde Pública
Print version ISSN 0034-8910
RAMA, Cristina Helena et al. Prevalence of genital HPV infection among women screened for cervical cancer. Rev. Saúde Pública [online]. 2008, vol.42, n.1, pp. 123-130. ISSN 0034-8910. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89102008000100016.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of high-risk genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection by age group and risk factors associated. METHODS: Cross-sectional study in a sample of 2,300 women (15-65 years old) who self-referred to cervical cancer screening in Sao Paulo and Campinas, Southeastern Brazil, between February 2002 and March 2003. An epidemiological questionnaire was applied and cervical specimens were obtained for cytology and hybrid capture II test (HCII) for HPV detection. Statistical analysis included Pearson Chi-square and unconditional multiple logistic regression model (forward likelihood ratio). RESULTS: High-risk genital HPV infection prevalence in this sample was 17.8% and age distribution was as follows: 27.1% (<25 years), 21.3% (25-34 years), 12.1% (35-44 years), 12.0% (45-54 years) and 13.9% (55-65 years). Subjects with the highest number of lifetime sexual partners had the highest rates of genital HPV infection. To be living with a partner, aged 35 to 44 years, and former smokers were protective factors. High-risk genital HPV infection was 14.3% in normal cytology, 77.8% in high grade squamous intraepithelial lesions and in the two cases (100%) of cervical cancer. CONCLUSIONS: High-risk HPV prevalence was high in the sample studied. The highest prevalence of HPV infection was seen in women under 25 years old and then a new increase was seen over the age of 55 and the highest rates were found among those with many sexual partners during their lifetime.
Keywords : Papillomavirus infections [epidemiology]; Uterine cervical neoplasms [prevention & control]; Risk factors; Cross-sectional studies.
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Nationwide Improves Anti-Phishing Techniques
Nationwide Building Society was facing intermittent attacks by phishers so it decided to improve its anti-phishing measures to be able to shut down fraudulent sites quickly. Vnunet published this, April 19, 2007.
Nationwide Building Society is a financial services firm, authorized and established for Financial Services Authority with regard to financial services like insurance, unit trust, assurance, regulated mortgages and pensions.
It was getting extremely tough to bring down phishing sites fast and manage the increasing number of customer reports about phishing attacks or dubious websites, said Peter Corrie, Head of Strategic Fraud Initiative of Nationwide. Computerweekly published this, April 20, 2007.
As online fraud exponentially increases year after year, it becomes imperative for Nationwide and other such companies to nip the problem in the bud, so that there is minimum revenue loss and maximum protection for members, Corrie said. Computerweekly published this, April 20, 2007.
The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) estimated that 90% of phishing assaults targeted financial services companies in December 2006. It also accounted, $1 billion worth financial losses due to phishing every year. Nationwide was a leading financial institution in Europe suffering bouts of attacks from online scammers.
As the criminal community evolves techniques to manipulate online banking services, it becomes more difficult to develop one solution to tackle all the problems, said Peter Cassidy, secretary general of APWG. Computing published this in news, April 19, 2007.
Previously, 'Nationwide' employees manually traced the phishing sources but now it has an automatic mechanism that has reduced the number of phishing victims. This is in part to fulfill a campaign to cope with e-crime, said Corrie.
Phishing attacks involve deceptive e-mails that take people to a phisher's website and then ask for personal and financial information like Social Security, bank account and credit card numbers. Therefore, when recipients doubt e-mails they should not click on links or open any attachment.
Reputed financial services organizations like Nationwide are fast realizing the urgency and strategic importance of adopting forceful and proactive steps against phishers and other cyber criminals, said Irfan Salim, President and CEO of MarkMonitor. Digital50 published this, April 18, 2007.
» SPAMfighter News - 30-04-2007
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Catherine Duchess Of Cambridge's child, if it's a girl, will need legal help to ascend to the British throne. / Chris Jackson, Getty Images
In all the hoopla over the "historic" new royal baby on the way, some people have forgotten an inconvenient truth: Laws that must be passed to give equal rights to a girl child have not yet been passed.
Not to worry, promise British constitutional experts as well as leading British politicians. "I don't see a problem - this baby will impel them to get it done in time," predicts Elisabeth Cawthon, a historian of British law at the University of Texas.
When the palace announced Monday that Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their first baby, it was especially newsworthy: If this baby is a girl, she will be third in line to the throne even if she has brothers born later.
That's because the U.K. and the 15 other Commonwealth realms that recognize the British monarch as head of state have agreed to throw out ancient laws that say boys always come first in the succession no matter their birth order.
But so far, they haven't even introduced the necessary legislation, let alone voted. By Tuesday, cooler heads among British constitutional experts prevailed, pointing out that if the Cambridge baby is a girl born before all the necessary laws are passed, it could be awkward.
As royal historian Robert Lacey has been telling reporters, "Law only becomes law when the law is made - and the law has not been made."
But it will, promises deputy prime minister Nick Clegg. He says a new law on female succession would be introduced in Parliament as soon as possible so that the change can happen before Duchess Kate's baby is born.
"Notwithstanding a few parliamentary turns of the wheel, this is now going to happen," Clegg told reporters, according to the Associated Press. He added that "the old-fashioned rules ... have been swept aside."
Luckily, says Cawthon, all it takes is a majority vote in Parliament to change the unwritten British constitution, unlike the deliberately time-consuming process and two-thirds vote of the states required to amend the U.S. Constitution. Same for the Commonwealth realms such as Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Moreover, she says, virtually no one is opposed to changing the gender rules. In part, that's because the change is seen as a tribute to two highly successful, admired and popular queens in the past 150 years, Queen Victoria and her great-great grandchild, Queen Elizabeth II.
Also, the status quo is largely seen as embarrassing and indefensible. "The current state of affairs is not consonant with European human rights - and this is a bad one to look bad on," says Cawthon. "This is something the British increasingly find ridiculous."
Other areas of possible legislative change, such as the rules against heirs to the throne marrying Roman Catholics, might be more difficult to achieve quickly and thus might be put off.
But not the gender rules. "People regard this as stepping into the 21st - no, the 20th century," Cawthon joked.
Copyright 2013 USATODAY.com
Read the original story: New laws needed for Duchess Kate's daughter to rule
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It's easy to be suspicious of good taste in matters of religion, to fear that a refined aesthetic sense, so concerned with making the atmosphere harmonious and pleasing to the senses in an unobtrusive way, might work against the religious call to think on spiritual things, to strive for personal change, and to sacrifice worldly comfort for the sake of some otherworldly good. This is perhaps especially understandable when it comes to Christianity -- there is nothing tasteful about the crucified Christ. And if a person labored under such a suspicion, it would be easy to forgive their immediate reaction to St. Andrew's on Sunday. Good taste abounded: white glass filtering in swaths of gentle light, walnut slats on the ceiling contrasting with the pale gray walls, Arts & Crafts--style stained glass adorning the central window, and bright, classical piano ringing through the church before the service began. The list went on, all the way to the single pottery urn of elegant pink flowers in the Sanctuary. Christ was on the cross, suspended from the ceiling, but He was clothed, and there were no nails in His hands and feet.
But then a person might notice the careful yet unstudied motions of a young acolyte as she fetched the Lectionary from the lectern, pausing to turn and reverence the altar before retreating down the aisle. Or the uniform bowing of clerical heads at the name of Jesus during the Gloria. Careful liturgy might be more good taste, but it might also be attention to worship. And then a person would hear the Lessons.
Jeremiah: "Let the prophet who has a dream tell the dream, but let the one who has my word speak my word faithfully. 'What has straw in common with wheat?' says the Lord. 'Is not my word like fire...like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?'" The Psalm: "How long will you judge unjustly and show favor to the wicked?" Paul: "In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.... 'The Lord disciplines those whom he loves.'" Jesus, in the Gospel of Luke: "Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division! From now on, five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three."
Father Hills's tone was affable during the sermon, but he didn't back off the point. "The words of Jesus...sounded to me like something out of a boot camp for disciples.... They're not pleasant. They're hard. They're demanding. Nobody really wants or likes to hear them. And yet, like boot camp, they're also necessary...if we are actually living our faith and not merely paying lip service to the surprisingly radical gospel of Jesus Christ."
Hills told a story from his own life, after the "conversion experience" that led him to give up law in San Diego and move with his family to a seminary in Berkeley. "I recall my 15-year-old first-born son.... He shouted at me one night that he hated it here.... He accused me of not being the same dad anymore. And he was right. I wasn't the same, and I never would be. I still loved my family, but my priorities had changed; God now occupied center stage, and the entire family was affected." He reconciled with his son, but his daughter ended up moving back in with her mother (Hills's ex-wife).
Despite the division, however, "there is always good news...the peace of God that passes all understanding.... The goal of the individual Christian, and of Christianity, is for the world to experience God's peace.... But before that kind of peace can ever be achieved, we...will first have to endure the very conflict and division that Jesus warns of.... If you haven't experienced those conflicts...then you need to take a stronger, harder look at the practicing of Christianity. Because God's peace," rather than "the world's" simple "absence of conflict...is confident assurance in any circumstance.... We have no need to fear the present or the future.... We should take heart and feel blessed to be partners with Jesus in this great adventure."
What happens when we die?
"The only honest answer is...we don't know," said Hills. "What I believe is that, after we die, there is a life awaiting us in the kingdom. Whether that's a physical place or whether it's a place beyond our description, I don't know.... I have my own images of what I would like it to be like.... I think there are going to be a lot of surprises when we open our eyes and see who is in the kingdom.... But the honest answer is that I don't know. I won't know until I die, and I'm not anxious to find out anytime soon, to tell you the truth."
890 Balour Drive, Encinitas
Denomination: Episcopal Church USA
Founded locally: 1885
Senior pastor: Wesley Hills
Congregation size: 1000
Staff size: about 20, including part-time and full-time
Sunday school enrollment: 125
Annual budget: $650,000
Weekly giving: average pledge per giving unit of $1700
Singles program: yes, young adults program
Diversity: mostly Caucasian
Sunday worship: 8 a.m., 10 a.m.
Length of reviewed service: 1 hour, 10 minutes
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The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to build a community where people value animals and treat them with respect and kindness. For more than 128 years, WHS has been saving the lives of animals in need. We offer adoption services that place 9,000 animals in new homes annually, veterinary services that save thousands of lives, educational programs that instill respect for animals, behavior services to assist guardians and a myriad of other initiatives that help end suffering for animals. We depend entirely on private donations to fund our programs and rely on volunteers in nearly every department. If you are interested in adopting, volunteering, enrolling in a class, taking a tour or making a donation, check out our comprehensive web site at wihumane.org. The adoptable animals' web pages are updated every 30 minutes!
Join the Wisconsin and Ozaukee Humane Societies in celebrating summer by saving a life. Our goal is to find homes for four hundred cats during the month of July, in addition to loving families for lots of dogs and small animals, too. As part of the celebration inspired by Independence Day, every adopter has the opportunity to receive terrific prizes and free stuff!· Adopt any cat whose coloring is red, white or blue and receive a free gift and a certificate to attend a free Cat Behavior Seminar! Even if your new cat is wearing an item in one of those three colors, you will receive a gift. Be on the lookout! · Adopt any of our mice, named after some of our nation's heroes and receive a complete cage and setup for only $10, while supplies last! · Adopt a rabbit and you will receive a discount on our popular Wabbitat! · Adopt any one of our Petite Pals including rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, birds, gerbils, hamsters or mice during the month of July and the fee is waived on a small animal friend! · Anyone who adopts a dog during the month of July will be given the opportunity to draw for a prize ranging from dog treats to a complete dog kit with everything you need to bring home your new friend!
Does your dog strike a pose when you bring out the camera? Does your cat smile when you say "cheese"? The Wisconsin & Ozaukee Humane Societies’ calendar contest is back and entries are now being accepted!
The Wisconsin Humane Society reached an agreement to obtain and close the largest dog breeding facility in Wisconsin, ‘Puppy Haven.’ Nearly 1,200 dogs will be brought to WHS to start on the right path to a happy future. Although many of the dogs were healthy enough to go into adoption right after spay/neuter surgery, and more than 100 have been adopted in the past few days, others need extra help.
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The FSA’s mortgage market review guidelines pose a number of issues for retail banks in the UK, and are set to have significant impact on the way mortgages are bought and sold here. Although new regulations can often add additional pressures within the industry,
anything that can reduce liabilities without imposing onerous costs ought to be welcomed. As mortgages are a key part of people’s personal financial planning, with genuine significance to the wider economy, it is arguably more important to safeguard this process
against improper sales techniques than to do so with any other financial product.
However, with most mortgage advice dispensed by advisors in-branch, this leaves a serious issue of how to ensure that the right questions are asked, and the right processes and background checks are adhered to, while making sure that the process remains
as efficient as possible. Financial services advisors based in the contact centre have long had to remain conscious of the fact that their conversations will be recorded and analysed automatically, and that they may be questioned if such examination reveals
that they did not follow the procedures correctly. Some managers might shy away from the thought of recording face-to-face conversations, but there is no reason why it shouldn’t quickly become commonplace in the branch environment. In an instant, this would
vastly reduce the sort of ‘he said, she said’ arguments that arise when customers claim that they have been mis-sold products or it is found they are unable to afford the mortgages given to them. Proper recording and analytics can ensure that the rights of
customers remain protected, while the bank is safeguarded from spurious claims.
Five years ago, this would have been something of a technological challenge, and would have taken significant human resources to administrate. Now, however, the capture, storage and automated analytics equipment necessary is widely available, and can be
operated and used without frequent recourse to specialist staff. Desktop process analytics can keep track of the visual elements of the mortgage advice process, and automated voice analytics can scan recorded conversations to check for statutorily required
statements, meaning that human analysis is only required when impropriety is already suspected.
In the specific case of mortgages, which demand a complex and lengthy approval process, these technologies can be integrated with a workforce management system to map out the process and give end-to-end visibility of the entire customer journey, along
with the capabilities and aptitudes of the staff involved at each stage. In fact, the advantages gained from implementing such technology and using it properly mean that the capital and ongoing costs are significantly offset by the potential savings, not just
in reduced liabilities but also in the potential streamlining of business processes. With the FSA’s new guidelines changing the requirements for all retail banks, now could well be the time to think differently about using in-branch analytics for compliance
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There is much heartache in the world.
That said, there is a foolish point of view that one should not show grief — that it is not proper to cry or express oneself through tears or sobbing.
That is denial of the law of nature. It is natural to cry when pain or sorrow comes. It is a relief mechanism provided in the body by God and should be used.
To bottle up grief is to fail to use one of God’s means for eliminating the pressure of sorrow.
Superficial escapism, such as parties and drinking, deadens pain temporarily but does not heal.
Unfortunately, too many people use the wrong approaches when trying to deal with their heartaches.
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Linux permissions are simple to describe, but can be more complex to understand and use.
For the purpose of this discussion, Unix and Linux are the same. This article is about Linux permissions but almost everything would also apply to Unix.
Linux systems manage everything as files. A Windows user might be familiar with drives which contain files and folders, and folders alone can contain other files and folders. Folders and directories are essentially the same thing, they're a place that exists to contain other things. In reality they are a special type of file that makes it easier to organize things. As directories contain files and more directories, and those directories contain more directories, the structure described with a picture begins to resemble an upside down tree. In fact, sometimes the structure is referred to as a tree and the very top (or bottom of the tree) is referred to as the root. Every folder or file is stored somewhere inside the root in Linux.
The root directory is shown on a command line and referenced with the slash: / .
|Using the ls command to see permissions
Typical Linux systems have directories of bin, home, etc, dev, proc, var and mount with a few additional ones that vary. To reference the bin directory in the root, you would refer to /bin and to reference to the home directory in the root, you'd refer to /home. Since they are actually files, you can see them with the same command you use to list information about any other file: ls. So to get a list of the files in the root, you could type the command: ls / or to get the list of information about the files in the etc directory in the root, you could type: ls /etc but there is additional information available with a long listing which includes the permissions. To get a long listing, you use the command: ls -l.To get that information about a directory, you need to tell the ls command that it should include the extended information rather than then contents of the directory with ls -ld.
If you use the command ls -ld / to see the root directory, you can expect to see something like this:
dr-xr-xr-x 1 root root 258 2011-05-19 21:25 /
The first part describes the permissions: dr-xr-xr-x
That's going to break down into four parts, so lets color code this one: dr-xr-xr-x
Each set of permissions has a single description at the beginning, then three types of settings for three potential users. The d
here indicates that the file is a directory, then the breakdown is for r-x
for the owner (the first r-x
) and for r-x
for the group (the second r-x
) and the last r-x
is for anyone else.
The three types of permissions are read, write and execute. Read is indicated with an "r" and write is indicated with a "w" and execute is indicated with an "x." For this listing, you can see that it is:
- A directory
Readable and Executable by the owner
- Readable and Executable by the group
- Readable and Executable by everyone else
In order to see the contents of a directory, it must be set to executable for whatever user you happen to be. Our listing also tells us who the owner is and what group the file belongs to, with the owner first and the group second. Both are root in this example, so another example is helpful.
Consider this listing:
drwxrwxr-x 1 root pg21 0 2011-07-09 23:40 /var/www/nginx-default/local
Note that it is also a directory and that the owner is root, but the group is pg21. The permission set: drwxrwxr-x tells us:
- This is a directory
- It is Readable, Writable and Executable by the owner (root)
- It is Readable, Writable and Executable by the group (pg21)
- It is Readable and Executable by everyone else
In simple terms, we know now that anyone who is a member of the pg21 group can edit the contents of the directory but users who aren't can only view it. The user "root" is a special user that can access or modify anything, so it can be assumed to have control anyway if needed, but it is explicitly stated here as the owner so group pg21 membership is required for any normal user that would need to modify the contents.
Lets examine a regular file, for this we'll use the command: ls -l /home/normal/authorized_keys
which shows this listing:
-rw-r----- 1 normal pg21 457 2011-07-20 22:08 /home/normal/authorized_keys
In this case the owner is the user called "normal" and the group is "pg21."
We can tell:
- This is a regular file, it is not a directory, a link or a block device
- The owner (normal) has Read and Write permissions (but not Execute so it isn't able to run as a program)
- The group (pg21) can Read but also can't Write or Execute
- Other users cannot do anything with the file
When trying to change or view multiple things at once, it is possible to specify part of a name and let the system complete the rest. With most commands you can use the * to refer to unknown or multiple options. Using the command ls /etc/host* for example would return a list that would include /etc/hosts and /etc/hosts.allow and /etc/hosts.deny and potentially others.
When using commands in Linux or programming, the ability to affect multiple levels of folders and files. With commands like ls -R you see not only the directory that you're targeting, but all the files and folders that they contain.
Permissions are modified with the chmod command. To give the group permission to read and write to a file /home/normal/authorized_keys you would use: chmod g+rw /home/normal/authorized_keys
and to take away read access for users that are other than the owner and group from the same file you could use chmod o-r /home/normal/authorized_keys
Permissions are stored in binary so it is possible to specify the permission change that way as well. You'll often see directions to run a command so it is helpful to know a couple of them as well.
would give (7 aka 1+2+4) execute, and read and write permissions to the owner and the same to the group but only read to others. Execute is permission 1, Read is permission 2 and Write is permission 4. With this combination, you can know that chmod 754
makes the file (1+2+4) Executable, Writable and Readable for the owner, Executable and Readable for the group and readable for others.
Directories need to be set to Read, Write and Execute in order for someone to list contents and change contents, so it isn't uncommon to see instructions to use the command: chmod 777 -R directory_name
. This command makes directory_name and everything it contains and that subdirectories contain able to be read, written or executed by anyone.
Ownership is managed with the chown command. It is how you can change the owner or group that a file belongs to. To change the owner of /home/normal/myfile so that it belongs to the user called "bob" you would use the command: chown bob /home/normal/myfile
but if you wanted to change the group to pg21 at the same time, you could use chown bob:pg21 /home/normal/myfile
Changing group ownership without changing the owner is also possible with chgrp which works mostly the same way, but without the need to specify an owner. To change the group membership you could use chgrp pg21 /home/normal/myfile
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The Truth Should Out Page 4
All cavils aside though, I feel that this is the first really significant contribution to the audio field in years—not because it is a "breakthrough" in sound reproduction, but because it makes possible listening comparisons that the most hardheaded skeptics of subjective testing are going to have to take seriously.
In 1981 (Stereophile, Vol.4 No.9), I observed that "subjective observations have no scientific respectability unless backed up by numbers." With the ABX comparator, we now have a way of gleaning those numbers.
I do not, however, feel that the present ABX Comparator is a "finished product." It leaves too many loose ends. The Logic and Display Module (the "heart" of the unit) plus the remote-control switcher are available without the $100 RM-1 relay box for $395, which allows one to put together any kind of relay switchers one wants—with input/output switching and heavy-duty relays for loudspeaker switching. But I fell that ABX is only doing half their job by not making such proper switchers available themselves, at least as extra-cost options.
For now, though, I can only hope ABX sells a lot of these, for the more people (and audio groups) who own them, the more overwhelming will be the evidence that trained listeners CAN hear things that Julian Hirsch can't measure. But God, how I'd like to put some "underground" reporters' claims to the test with this.
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The implied value proposition that eating organic products is healthier has been put in question by a recent study from Stanford University. Researchers from the Center of Health Policy analyzed data from 237 previously performed studies, and concluded that there is little evidence of health benefits from organic products. The study is coming under fire by organic associations and medical experts who are fighting to inform customers about healthier choices.
The Cornucopia Institute in Wisconsin denounced that Stanford's spin on organics is allegedly tainted by biotechnology funding. Particularly alarming is the fact they could have purposefully cherry-picked data two months before an important vote in California on a new law (Prop 37) that would require labels on Genetically Engineered (GE) products. The food & beverage industry is a $1 trillion market and a battle ground between brands that want to be labeled (organic) and those that don't (GE).
The study gained national attention as the New York Times wrote an article on would-be-healthy eaters facing a confusion of choices. Despite the confusion that can reign among consumers due a wide range of claims, the organic food and beverage market has grown from $1 billion in 1990 to $27 billion in 2010. The organic fruits and vegetables are particularly popular as they represent more than 10% of the total sales of fruits and vegetables in the US according to the Organic Trade Association.
As a result, food processors have been compelled to acquire organic brands. The graph above (courtesy of Dr. Howard at Michigan University) summarizes significant brand acquisitions and introductions by the top 30 food processors in 2008. Dr. Howard developed and maintains information graphics on the organic eco-system from producers to consumers. His work shows acceleration in the consolidation of the organic industry after the introduction of a national organic standard in 2002.
The USDA standard replaced a patchwork of state-wide and regional standars. Interestingly, it did not accelerate the rate of growth of the organic food industry. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20% did not change significantly from 1990-1997 to 1998-2006 (picture right - data from OTA).
What changed is the market landscape. The work by Dr. Howard shows consolidation is "dominated by concentration of capital, with 14 of the top 20 food processors in North America either acquiring an organic brand (horizontal integration) or introducing one of their own (concentric diversification)".
The move by large food processors into the organic market is facilitated by the general confusion about organic labels among consumers despite efforts by non-for-profit organization to require more stringent standards. Market research indicates that organic consumers are less brand-conscious, aside from viewing organic label itself as essentially a premium brand. Therefore, it is not uncommon to see a mix of organic and conventional brands in a consumer cart.
Organic is not the only ethical factor that consumers take into account. Fair-trade and locally grown products have been on the rise. Actually, sales of organic produce in the UK have fallen since the credit crisis in 2008 while sales of fair-trade products have increased. In its rebuttal of the conclusions of Stanford's study, Dr. Mercola explains that locally grown food can be as green as organic labeled products, and that the main health value of organic food is to reduce exposure to toxins rather than the higher nutritional value.
That is where the study from Stanford's Center of Health Policy totally missed the bigger picture and made a surprisingly hasted conclusion. The vetting process of scientific publication is not perfect and lawsuits against the FDA have shown discrepancies in the scientific community data and complaisance in the FDA certification process. The bottom line is that the food eco-system is not going to be solved by the research eco-system that needs funding as well and is by definition vulnerable to special interests.
The gap between organic producers and consumers remains. Organic producers tend to view the value of organic food in the full eco-system (picture left): sustainable agricultural pratices, fewer health hazards for the farmer and the consumer, higher nutriional value and and better taste. Consumers tend to look only at their purse and the health value for them.
The problem encountered by the organic food and beverage sector is not a seldom case. Other industries with environmental conscious mandates have faced similar issues. For instance, the automobile industry and energy sector have experienced more than a decade of federal aids and state-wide mandates. In the case of electric vehicles, the first generation that spurred from California mandates in the late nineties did not succeed (Who killed the electric car?). The second generation is now starting to make market in-roads by capturing the imagination of the consumers (Revenge of the electric car).
Most consumers are not buying a car at a premiuim because it pollutes less. Above all they buy a car that they like. That includes a variety of rational factors (cost, reliability, etc) and irrational factors (design, life-style, etc.). It is the same for the organic food industry. Frey Vineyards pioneered organic wines thirty years ago. The founder, Jonathan Frey, acknowledged that sales of organic wine did not ramp up significantly until the French paradox hit the US in the nineties and the wine & health movement brought new customers from across the country.
The French paradox came originally from a series of studies on French drinking patterns that indicated that having a moderate amount of wine every day is actually good for health. The terms "green" and "organic" became trendy only in the late 2000's. Jonathan Frey shared that selling wine, organic or not, remains a lot about winning medals to get your brand known and working the distribution channels.
Health still does matter to consumers. However, they tend not to understand fully the choices in front of them. This is where labeling is critical. Organic products are labeled but not new GE products. USDA defines four levels and allows only the top two to use the USDA certification stamp.
The USDA has been slower to move on genetically engineered products. The USDA Advisory Committee on Biotechnology & 21st Century Agriculture (AC21) has been established since 2003. However, the committee has infrequently met and led to very few results. Mandatory labeling of genetically engineered (GE) food in the United States has been proposed, but not enacted, at the national, state, and local levels.
It currently falls onto the FDA to define whether a GE product is a health hazard. The FDA currently requires labeling of genetically engineered (GE) food if it has a significantly different nutritional property or if a new food includes an allergen or a toxicant that consumers would not expect to be present.
Europe has taken a harder stance against GE farmed produce and tends to protect more conventional farming methods. The US has been less clear on the subject. California is considering a new law (Prop 37). The local opposition between GE and organic brands fighting with funding and PR (see picture above). Biotech companies have an edge on financial resources so organic associations are not going to give up the PR fight.
The evolution of the food & beverage industry in the last twenty years is particularly interesting to follow. It was the first one to deal with environmental conscious products and convince consumers their habits. Other industries hit by environmental mandates like the energy sector may follow similar consolidation patterns in the next decade.
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19 October 2004 17:48 [Source: ICIS news]
FRANKFURT (CNI)--European Oxo, (Eoxo), the joint venture formed last year by German chemical companies Degussa and Celanese, plans to shut a butanol plant at Marl, Germany, by the end of 2005, it was confirmed to CNI on Tuesday.
Eoxo described the closure as part of a refocusing of activities on Europe.
The plant’s capacity of more than 100 000 tonne/year is shipped “almost completely to Asia,” although a small portion goes to the North American market, a spokeswoman said.
The plant is being shut because of a looming oversupply problem in Asia. Up to 2006, new butanol plants with a total capacity of around 470 000 tonne/year are due to come onstream in Asia, which will make it unprofitable to ship product there, the spokeswoman explained.
Along with transport costs, the dollar-euro exchange rate and the fact that local producers have lower production costs also played a role in the decision to close the plant, she said.
Some 40 employees will be affected by the Marl closure; however, there will be no mandatory redundancies. Production facilities for butanol at Oberhausen in Germany will remain unaffected by the move.
In future, Eoxo plans to concentrate its oxo alcohol activities in Europe. The restructuriing will enhance flexibility in Europe and create “a solid platform on which basis the company can secure growth through adding new products or reflect on cooperation,” general manager Martina Floel said in a statement.
Eoxo’s Marl site (formerly part of Huls), will continue to produce butyl acetate and carbonic acid. Along with butanol, the Oberhausen site (formerly Celanese) will continue to produce butyraldehyde, 2-ethyl hexanol and the plasticiser DOP.
Removal of the butanol capacity at Marl will do little to ease European overcapacity for the product, which has been estimated at 120 000 tonne/year, out of a market of 550 000 tonne/year.
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Royal Navy warships lose email in virus infection
Windows for Warships™ combat kit unaffected, says MoD
The Ministry of Defence confirmed today that it has suffered virus infections which have shut down "a small number" of MoD systems, most notably including admin networks aboard Royal Navy warships.
The Navy computers infected are the NavyStar (N*) system, based on a server cabinet and cable-networked PCs on each warship and used for purposes such as storekeeping, email and similar support functions. N* ship nets connect to wider networks by shore connection when vessels are in harbour and using satcomms when at sea.
The system is supplied by Fujitsu, with most of the Navy's fleet being equipped in the early years of the century. N* is intended to stay in service, coming under the Defence Information Infrastructure now being rolled out.
N* hardware varies in detail depending on when a ship had the system installed and when it has last had dockyard maintenance, but is based on industry-standard PCs with ruggedised cases and shock mounting (to cope with combat damage) and strict emissions certification to avoid interference with other systems.
Various MoD computers and N* nets aboard warships including the carrier Ark Royal have suffered N* outages over the past fortnight, caused by virus infection. A major impact has been the loss of email service, which in recent years has come to be a routine way for sailors to stay in touch with friends and family.
An MoD spokesperson supplied the Reg with a statement this afternoon:
Since 6 Jan 09 the performance of the MOD IT systems in a number of areas was affected by a virus. Immediate action was taken to isolate the problem to stop the virus from spreading. This meant that some people were without regular IT access (i.e. email, internet). There have been no infections detected on any networks with sensitive information.
A solution to prevent re-infection has been tested and implemented. The majority of systems are working normally. This is an ongoing process which we are working urgently on so for those people who are still off line normal business will resume as quickly as possible.
The MoD insisted that no command or operational systems had been affected, though many of these are based on similar hardware. Spokespersons also stated that "no classified or personal data has been or will be at risk of compromise" due to "pre-existing security measures".
The MoD refused to discuss details of the virus, transmission methods, countermeasures or other specifics of the incident "for security reasons". ®
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World Views: Kofi Annan’s message for 2003
To save Africa, we must save Africa’s women
As Aids erodes the health of women, it is eroding the skills that kept families and communities going. A combination of famine and Aids is threatening the backbone of Africa – the women who keep African societies going and whose work makes up the economic foundation of rural communities. For decades, we have known that the best way for Africa to thrive is to ensure that its women have the freedom, power and knowledge to make decisions affecting their own lives and those of their families and communities. In the United Nations, we have always understood that our work for development depends on building a successful partnership with the African farmer and her husband.
Study after study has shown that there is no effective development strategy in which women do not play a central role. When women are fully involved, the benefits can be seen immediately: families are healthier; they are better fed; their income, savings and reinvestment go up. And what is true of families is true of communities and eventually, of whole countries.
But today, millions of African women are threatened by two simultaneous catastrophes: famine and Aids. More than 30 million people are now at risk of starvation in southern Africa and the Horn of Africa. All of these predominantly agricultural societies are also battling serious Aids epidemics. This is no coincidence: Aids and famine are directly linked.
Because of Aids, farming skills are being lost, agricultural development efforts are declining, rural livelihoods are disintegrating, productive capacity to work the land is dropping, and household earnings are shrinking while the cost of caring for the ill is rising exponentially. At the same time, HIV infection and Aids are spreading dramatically and disproportionately among women. A UN report released last month shows that women now make up 50 per cent of those infected with HIV worldwide – and in Africa that figure is now 58 per cent. Today, Aids has a woman’s face.
Aids has already caused immense suffering by killing almost 2.5 million Africans this year alone. It has left 11 million African children orphaned since the epidemic began. Now it is attacking the capacity of these countries to resist famine by eroding those mechanisms that enable populations to fight back – the coping abilities provided by women.
In famines before the Aids crisis, women proved more resilient than men. Their survival rate was higher, and their coping skills were stronger. Women were the ones who found alternative foods to sustain their children in times of drought. As droughts happened once a decade or so, women who had experienced previous droughts were able to pass on survival techniques to younger women. Women are the ones who nurture social networks that can help to spread the burden in times of famine.
But today, as Aids is eroding the health of Africa’s women, it is eroding the skills, experience and networks that kept their communities going. Even before falling ill, a woman will often have to care for a sick husband, thereby reducing the time she can devote to planting, harvesting and marketing crops. When her husband dies, she is often deprived of credit, distribution networks or land rights. When she dies, the household will risk collapsing completely, leaving children to fend for themselves. The older ones, especially girls, will be taken out of school to work in the home or the farm. These girls, deprived of education and opportunities, will be even less able to protect themselves against Aids.
Because this crisis is different from past famines, we must look beyond relief measures of the past. Merely shipping in food is not enough. Our effort will have to combine food assistance and new approaches to farming with treatment and prevention of HIV and Aids. It will require creating early-warning and analysis systems that monitor HIV infection rates and famine indicators. It will require new agricultural techniques, appropriate to a depleted workforce. It will require a renewed effort to wipe out HIV-related stigma and silence. It will require innovative, large-scale ways to care for orphans, with specific measures that enable children in Aids-affected communities to stay in school. Education and prevention are still the most powerful weapons against the spread of HIV. Above all, this new international effort must put women at the centre of our strategy to fight Aids.
Examples show that there is hope, and there is reason to hope. The recent UN report shows that HIV infection rates in Uganda are continuing to decline. In South Africa, infection rates for women under 20 have started to decrease. In Zambia, HIV rates show signs of dropping among women in urban areas and younger women in rural areas. In Ethiopia, infection levels have fallen among young women in the centre of Addis Ababa.
We can and must build on those successes and replicate them elsewhere. For that, we need leadership, partnership and imagination from the international community and African governments. If we want to save Africa from two catastrophes, we would do well to focus on saving Africa’s women. —The Independent
The writer is Secretary General of the United Nations
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Guayaquil is a sea port, the biggest in Ecuador, and the climate is very hot. These two factors give the city a 'Caribbean' soul, where foreigners are usually well received, tropical music rules and seafood is a must do. The city has undergone a renaissance in the last 10 years as a result of efforts made by the city administrators. You can find great parks and green areas all over the city (for example Peñas and the Malecon), and the city has a new look which attracts tourism from inside and outside the country.
The new José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport elected as best South American Airport, is located near the new business district center and is next to the International bus station. If you are planning to visit the Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil is the cheapest place to take a flight from.
Taxis to a hotel in the northern suburbs shouldn't cost more than $3 and a ride to downtown, where most attractions are located, is about $5. You can rent a car cheaply just outside the airport, paying around $35 a day.
Metrovia is a modern bus rapid transit system that runs mostly from north to south and east to west of the city. The fare per ride costs 25 cents (as of April 2010). You can use both cash and an electronic card to pay. It is a realiable and easy-to-navigate transport system; has modern buses and stops. It provides a good connection between downtown and to the main bus terminal and the airport.
Be aware: There's been a high increase of crime in Guayaquil in 2009, especially violent crime. Avoid walking alone around the downtown area at night, especially off Avenue 9 de Octubre or well-lit areas. Also, the only drinkable water is bottled water.
Places to visit:
The Malecon Simón Bolivar: a long park beside the Rio Guayas ("Guayas River"), with shops, an IMAX theater, gardens, and a beautiful view of both the river and downtown.
The Malecon del Salado: located next to the "Estero Salado" (an estuary of sea water), here you can enjoy fresh air and wonderful sunsets, with restaurants of typical food, all framed within a very safe new park.
The renewed downtown area (Area regenerada), very secure to walk and look around.
Museums: Museo Municipal, Museo Nahim Isaias, MAAC and Presley Northon Museum are located in the center of the downtown.
Parque de las Iguanas: Home to hundreds of tame iguanas, some fish in a pond, ablack squirrel or two, and some turtles.
La Bahía: Just off the southern end of the Malecon Simón Bolivar. Huge market area full of shops and stalls of almost anything imaginable.
Guayaquil is home to the only U.S. accredited college in all of South America, Broward College, Ecuador.
Lots of English speakers work at English academies or schools teaching English. Legally, they should have some kind of visa that permits them to work, but some schools don't pay much attention to the legal status of the teachers. Wages are not up to U.S. standards and hours can be rough (mornings, evening and Saturdays), but a passable living is possible. Indeed, some people come to Ecuador to work specifically because the economy is dollarized.
There are cyber cafes around to communicate with distant friends and relatives. These often have telephone booths for making (VoIP) phone calls. Some malls (Mall del Sol, Riocentro Los Ceibos) even offer free Wi-Fi in the food courts, in addition to free entertainment.
The city has hotels for every budget, and decent hotel rooms can be had for around $10 a night.
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If this is victory, I’d hate to see defeat.
Later today Congress will vote on the budget agreement that narrowly averted a government shutdown last week. But before anyone gets too carried away on the victory lap, it’s worth taking a look at the details of that agreement.
Remember, Republicans started off during last November’s campaign calling for $100 billion in spending cuts. By the time they had taken office, the number had slipped to roughly $61 billion. After weeks of negotiations, and two temporary stop-gap budget bills, we ended up with $38.5 billion in cuts.
If true, that would have reduced federal spending this year by about one percent. Or to put it in better perspective, the Republican leadership is celebrating because they claim to have cut spending by roughly what the federal government borrows — not spends, borrows — in six days.
“Republican leaders made it clear that they were more concerned with avoiding a government shutdown than in making real spending cuts.”
But now it appears that those $38.5 billion in cuts may have been just a little optimistic. If you discount rescissions, changes to reserve funds, and other non-cut cuts, the real reduction in discretionary spending is closer to $8 billion. That’s right, $8 billion, or just a bit more than the federal government borrowed today.
The other $30 billion is little more than smoke and mirrors. Actually, that gives a bad name to smoke and mirrors. For example, the final deal saves $6.2 billion by not spending money that was not spent for the 2010 Census. Similarly, the legislation saves $4.9 billion by not spending money in the Justice Department’s Crime Victims Fund, money that was never scheduled to be spent this year. And, the budget deal also successfully saved some $4 billion by canceling transportation projects that had already been cancelled by other legislation.
The deal also eliminates four White House policy “czars,” which sounds good until one realizes that those positions had already been phased out by the White House. And it eliminates $3.5 billion in bonuses that states could earn under the State Children’s Health Insurance Program. But since few, if any, states were actually expected to qualify for the bonus money this year, the funds would have remained unspent even without the budget deal.
Even some of the actual cuts are less than meets the eye: for example, a one-time cancellation of a milk-price support payment. And, of course, $12 billion of the cuts in the latest deal were already negotiated under previous stop-gap spending measures.
The bill does, as Republican leaders claim, eliminate some 55 government programs. But the total savings from all 55 of those programs adds up to barely $1 billion. Break out the champagne.
Republicans once promised to roll back federal spending to 2008 levels. The final compromise actually leaves 2011 spending more than $773 billion higher than that 2008 level. But, then, what’s a few hundred billion among friends?
Worse, contrary to assurances by the Republican leadership, the budget agreement actually increases the budget baseline. While that sounds like the sort of accounting-speak that makes eyes glaze over, it means that next year’s budgeting process will start with an automatic assumption of higher spending, making it more difficult to cut spending in the 2012 budget.
From the negotiating brinkmanship, Republican leaders made it clear that they were more concerned with avoiding a government shutdown than in making real spending cuts. That’s exactly what they got.
As we move next into negotiations over whether to raise the debt ceiling, we should keep in mind the words of the Epriot general Pyrrhus after the battle of Asculum: “Another such victory and we will be undone.”
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Human beings can choose states of mind or allow simply being. You can live from a state of judgment or acceptance. Allow other people to have their experiences. Be present and love.
Heaven is a synonym for unconditional love and self-acceptance, another view of the glory you can open up your senses to experience. See through the lens of heaven's light. This view enables you to expand and experience celestial powers of Higher Forces, no matter how you sense them. The small stuff enables you to attune to the bigger picture. Its all here.
As you learn new things, you rise higher in energy vibration and deepen understanding. As you do anything, you emit an energetic imprint. This is like the birth of a new star. You are part of an ever-expanding solar system that is unified and integrated. You discover the soul emerges into view as you embody divine nature. Imagine galaxies emerging from within.
The moment you let your inner light shine, you experience heaven. This is not about obtaining fame or external approval. It is about being true to the loving being inside, turning inward to discover the power of light consciousness. Each of us transforms from inside out. Heaven is the joy you experience in being and accepting who you are. Those who love you as you are, are always with you in spirit and formless ways. Love is the flow of everlasting light.
Realize you touch heaven now. Simply choose to be calm, balanced, loving and accepting of your conditions. See something good here. Notice how you perceive in the present moment. What you choose to see does not change what heaven is or where. What would it take for you to challenge every thought you have about priorities and reality? What if you are fully conscious and awakened about the nature of your own transformation?
You have the power to change your peception every moment. Feel how answering honestly changes your life. As you discern you exist for joy, feel that in every experience. This is your conduit to heaven. You are your own guru, source energy and universal being. Everyone is pure, implicit perfection and equality. This revelation is heaven. You are there and never leave except as you choose to delude your conscious self.
When you accept this, divine happens. Your disagreement or resistance toward implicit perfection creates the seed of discontent. Accept self and everything changes. False fears and other illusions fall away. Heaven is what you attune to at this moment. It speaks through silence. Heaven is in you always.
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Nestled between Lafayette Square and Georgetown, and just south of Dupont Circle, lies bustling Foggy Bottom. Abuzz with George Washington University students and celebrated for its pathways into Rock Creek Park, this neighborhood is also known for its world-class performing arts venues, fine dining, and political landmarks.
The name "Foggy Bottom" arose from the area’s location next to the river and its marshy banks, which made the area prone to fog at various times of the year. In addition, in the 19th century, the Potomac waterfront supported a number of factories whose stacks emitted smoke.
As anyone who’s spent a summer in Washington knows, air circulation is not great in the parts of the city closest to downtown. The original Washington City was laid out on the coastal plain lying between the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers. The city’s boundary was defined by the escarpment, or steep hills (north of Florida Avenue, for example), that tend to trap hot, humid air in the low-lying downtown areas.
This riverfront neighborhood is one of the city's oldest. Often referred to as the West End, Foggy Bottom was once a community of Irish, German, and African American workers employed by its breweries, glass plants, and municipal gas works.
Today you can still find a few intimate enclaves of historic houses and sacred places such as St. Mary's Episcopal Church and the Concordia German Evangelical Church. These historic structures cluster in the middle of a neighborhood now better known for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the massive Watergate apartments, and The George Washington University, home to Lisner Auditorium.
In addition to Foggy Bottom's historical and cultural attractions, a tour of the neighborhood takes you past some exceptional sculptures. For starters, a smiling Albert Einstein greets you outside the National Academy of Sciences, extending a welcome to curious visitors and climbing children. See below for a list of other significant sculptures.
Check out our Calendar for up-to-date information on exhibitions, lectures and other heritage happenings in the city.
I would like to take the time to thank you for the support provided to our organization, Latin Fashion Week. The event was a huge success thank to the cooperation of company like Cultural Tourism DC and people like you.
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