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Yew Tree Primary school has shown an outstanding to creating a school that promotes the well-being of pupils, staff and parents, and as such has been awarded the 'Sandwell Well-being Charter Mark'
At Yew Tree the aims of the school are the same for all pupils. In a caring, disciplined and happy environment pupils are provided with many opportunities to develop spiritually, socially, physically and intellectually. In order to ensure that our mission statement of
is fulfilled we have placed a great deal of emphasis on the emotional wellbeing of our pupils.
What do we provide for Yew Tree Kids?
Nurture is a small intervention group for 8 - 10 children who work closely with two experienced members of staff. Nurture group is a well established way of providing inclusive early interventions and supporting the pupils social, emotional and behavioural development. Nurture aims to develop self-esteem, social skills, responsibility for self and others and learn appropriate behaviour. Nurture allows time to express thoughts and feelings in a controlled and acceptable way. This is the foundation to raise academic achievement to fulfil the children's potential in class. Our Nurture staff works closely with teachers in order to transfer successful strategies in the classroom.
Yew Tree Leaders is about children being part of helping the school be the best it can be. It is about children caring about their school and each other. There are many roles including: Playground Pals who help children to solve problems in the playground and Office Angels who help to deliver letters within the school.
The "Wishes and Worries Box" is a tool that provides pupils with the opportunity to let the school, teachers and peers know how they feel about anything in school. Each classroom has allocated a box for wishes and a box for worries. Every half term, two children are selected from each class who will meet with other pupils to share some of the worries and wishes from their classes and solutions and suggestions will be considered to solve the worries and make some of the wishes come true.
The idea behind The Morning Hub is to give the children a settled, positive start to every school day. This provides a safe environment where the children feel welcomed into school, where they can internalise that they are valued and that school is there to listen. This is an opportunities to talk and ask questions.
Forest School
Forest Friends is a great opportunity for children to explore nature and strengthen their creativity and imagination. Children are able to enjoy fun activities in a natural environment, where they are free to explore, take risks, set themselves challenges, achieve and gain independence skills and enhance their self esteem.
Young Carers
Sandwell Young Carers and Yew Tree Primary School are working in partnership to identify and support children whose lives are affected as a result of caring for a family member. If your child is providing support to a member of your family who has a physical disability, ill health or has become dependent on drugs and/or alcohol then your child may be eligible for this support.
Pastoral Group Interventions for KS2 Pupils
After School Clubs
Close links with outside agencies including:
What do we offer Yew Tree Parents and Carers?
If you wish to have any further details please contact school.


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How To Get Involved As a Student
The NJ Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages students to become members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
The Board of Directors has a student representative from each college or university in New Jersey as well as any free-standing dietetic internship programs. Student representatives are nominated by faculty, so if you are interested in this opportunity, contact your program Director. Student representatives attend the board meetings which are held quarterly. They present the position of student members in board discussions and take news and opportunities back to the colleagues.
Don't forget to follow our social media feeds! As a member, you will receive regular e-blasts that contain important information about opportunities in the field!

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We are so excited to unveil our 2014 programming. 6 days, 8 events, and a smorgasbord of mixed talent and celebration.
Sept 23-27 Hapa Pop-up Shop and Hyphen Art Exhibit Opens
Sept 24 Mixed Voices Raised - Stories that Shape Us with speakers including CBC's Margaret Gallagher and Delhi2Dublin's Tarun Nayar
Sept 25 Mixed Flicks - featuring the legendary Kip Fulbeck and Jeff Chiba Stearns
Sept 26 Hapa Pop-up Party - Live DJ, Tapas for Hapas, artists and festival organizers in attendance
Sept 27 Hip Hapa Hooray - Honouring 3 amazing awardees Kip Fulbeck, Fred Wah and Ann Makosinski. Live music by Buckman Coe
Sept 28 a.m. Hapa Pop-up artists talk
Sept 28 p.m. Hapa Family Day in the Park - live music by Green Tara, Metis dance, ultimate balloons, face painting, photo booth, interactive art installation and more…
Sept 28 p.m. Dance and a movie - salsa and screening of One Big Hapa Family
All events are free to the public.
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11:20pm Saturday, May 7 on F4
Guillermo del Toro's fantasy thriller works at two levels that meld into one. In this world, it is set in 1944. The Allies have invaded Nazi-held Europe and in Spain the surviving Republicans are fighting on, hoping for aid in their struggle. A troop of Franco's soldiers are sent to a remote forest to flush out the rebels. They are led by Captain Vidal (Sergi L�pez), a murdering sadist. With him are his new wife Carmen (Ariadna Gil) and her daughter from a previous marriage, 11-year-old Ofelia (Ivana Baquero). Once in the forest, felia is drawn into Pan's Labyrinth, a magical world of mythical beings where a faun (Doug Jones) sets her three tasks to be crowned as princess of this strange kingdom. In Spanish with subtitles.


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Today I thought I'd write more about another bright spot in my EP family, or, in this case, my creative process in general. I've been training in Aikido for 2 years now, and lately I've been taken with it on a whole new level. This week I've been thinking about the practice of bowing, and reverence.
We bow alot in Aikido, which was a totally new practice for me in the beginning. We bow to enter the dojo, the practice space, we bow when we step on and off the mat, and each time we begin or end with a training partner. At first I did this in a sort of automatic, automaton way, but in the past six months I was invited to view it as an act of mindful reverence - I bow to the mystery of this spiritual practice that anchors my beloved bipolar mind (more on that, here). I bow to the courage and dedication of the person in front of me who has show up to train with me, to support me in finding my edges and learn beyond them.
But what is wild is that now, I've noticed that my body prepares to bow in places that are unrelated to Aikido. It's like my body is wanting to bow to the sacred everywhere: When I enter the home of my mentor, Shilpa, or enter the circle of changemakers at a YES! Jam. When I stand in front of a friend and listen to them share their questions, their commitments and confusions. When I enter my money class each week and sit with people dedicated to using the energy of money with grace and mindfulness.
I remember reading once about one of my musical heroes bowing to the piano after he was on a meditation retreat, and I want to start bringing even more reverence there as well. I want to bring this physical expression of reverence to the great mystery of music, the voice of transformation, grief, joy and beauty.
You can learn more about my project, here, and give to make it possible.
https://igg.me/at/lkiV-sPvr-s . In the 10 days since I started this fundraiser, we've reached 30% of the total project goal, exactly on track to bring it across the finish line.


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Philippines Travel Adapter Kit | Going In Style
Philippines Travel Adapter Kit | Going In Style
Philippines Adaptor Kit allows you to plug in your North America appliances into Philippines wall outlets when traveling to this island country in Southeast Asia.
Deluxe Adapter Kit: Includes four adapters and ships Priority Mail with tracking.
Standard PLUS Adapter Kit: Includes two grounded adapter and a travel power strip and ships Priority Mail with tracking.
Standard Adapter Kit: Includes two grounded adapters.
Basic Adapter Kit: Includes two non-grounded adapters.
Price: $8.00 - $47.00
The Philippines is a group of islands located in Southeast Asia. Nearby countries include Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Why do I need a North American adapter?
Even though the Philippines uses North American sockets, the sockets are not required to be polarized. Since devices such as laptops have a polarized plug with one prong wider than the other, you will still need an adapter to use your plug in the Philippines.
About Adaptors
Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage. Check to see if your hair dryer, curling iron, electric razor, or batter charger is dual voltage before you travel. Non-grounded adapters may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter.
Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup.
Going In Style PhilippinesModel GIS-PH-A-B-GUA-GUB
Deluxe Adapter Plug Kit Includes:
- Four adapters
- Personal adapter travel bag
- Priority shipping upgrade with tracking
- Going In Style Philippines Model GIS-PH-A-B-GUA-GUB
Standard PLUS Kit Features:
- Two grounded adapter
- CE Certified
- One power strip
Standard Adapter Plug Kit Includes:
- Two grounded adapter plug
- CE Certified plugs
- Going In Style Philippines Model GIS-PH-GUA-GUB
Basic Adapter Plug Kit Includes:
- Two non-grounded adapter plug
- Polarized Plugs
- Going In Style Philippines Model GIS-PH-A-B
Going In Style Adapters Feature:
- CE Certified
- Polarized adapter to fit polarized plugs (one prong larger than the other)
- Allows connection up to 240 volts
- Enables United States appliance plugs to fit into foreign country wall outlets
- Enables Europe appliance plugs to fit into foreign country wall outlets
- An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter).
- Going In Style Adapters will work with Going In Style Converters
Grounded Adapter Plugs
If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual/multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adapter plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin.
Non-Grounded Adapter Plugs
Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.
Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.
Philippines operate on 110-220 volt electricity and is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. Many foreign countries operate on 50Hz. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, Lenovo, HP, Asus, Toshiba computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.
Computers and Apple Products
If you are traveling overseas with a laptop or apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won't need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.
Visit Going In Style's Adapter Blog and learn more about traveling with apple products
Converter- Changing Current Voltage
Going in Style adapters allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. Adapter plugs DO NOT convert voltage and only change the configuration of the pins. When voltage conversion is needed, use an electricity converter. An electricity converter changes the voltage input into your appliance. The United States electrical appliances operate on a lower current of 110-120 volts AC (Alternating Current). Most of the world operates on 220-240 volts AC. Therefore converter units enable your electronic and non-electronic appliances to run on foreign electricity (220-240 volts) to match the voltage requirements of your 110-120 volt device. Failure to run your appliance with a converter could damage your appliance.
About Philippines
Philippines is located in Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, east of Vietnam and its area is slightly larger than Arizona. Its climate is tropical marine; northeast monsoon (November to April); southwest monsoon (May to October). The terrain is mostly mountains with narrow to extensive coastal lowlands. The Philippine archipelago is made up of 7,107 islands; favorably located in relation to many of Southeast Asia's main water bodies.
Currency in Philippines is the Philippine Peso (PHP). Credit cards are accepted in major hotels, restaurants and shops, however it is best to carry cash because most establishments do not accept credit card. Foreign currency and travelers cheques can be exchanged in banks throughout Philippines .
Staying Connected
Philippines has a good international radiotelephone and submarine cable telephone services; domestic and interisland service is adequate. Telecommunications infrastructure includes the following platforms: fixed line, mobile cellular, cable TV, over-the-air TV, radio and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), fiber optic cable, and satellite; mobile-cellular communications now dominate the industry. When travelling to Philippines you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Philippines SIM card. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.
Philippines has 452,050internet hosts and over 8.278 million internet users. Internet access, including Wi-Fi is available in internet cafes and hotels. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.


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Chypre's subtle technological feel is perfect for our culture's evolving electronic media applications. At its source, the carefully adjusted character designs and the balanced weight contrast convey to the modern reader an understanding of cutting edge concepts through a pleasing human feel. Unlike many other tech-driven fonts out there, this next-gen cyborg is a great option for text settings as well as headlines.
The new face is composed of six styles, including numerous alternates which dramatically alter the appearance. There are also extra letter shapes, numerous figure options, and extensive language support. Designed to fit where you need a high-tech feel, Chypre is a modern font for a modern age.


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If you've read my blog for a while you'll know that P1 was born prematurely on Christmas Eve 2008. This has lead to many health issues, some that trouble her every day life and others that are just happening beneath the skin. Last year, P1 went through some growth tests, these included some blood tests and an X-ray. We haven't …Read More »
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The Start Of Growth Tests
I've mentioned in a previous post that P1 was due to have an appointment at the hospital regarding her growth. They've been tracking her height and weight at the child development center where she has her physiotherapy sessions for the past two years and they have noticed that her growth has slowed which is concerning. Well that appointment didn't happen …Read More »
Expect The Unexpected
I bet we are all guilty of checking health issues online. If you type in your symptoms of a cold if would probably tell you that you could be dying of something completely unrelated. I've mentioned before that P1 attends physiotherapy for her lower limbs. She's been loosely diagnosed with hypermobility – I say loosely because nobody from the physiotherapy …Read More »


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Every year, nearly 7 million children under age 5 die from illnesses like pneumonia, diarrhea and malaria despite the availability of life-saving medical solutions.
In partnership with IBM, Boston Children's Hospital recently launched OPENPediatrics, a social learning platform that equips medical personnel to more effectively engage, share knowledge, tap expertise and make better decisions when treating children in life threatening situations. In its early stages of use, there are over 1,000 doctors and nurses across 74 countries revolutionizing how the healthcare industry works in entirely new ways.
The new Cloud-based technology platform – called OPENPediatrics – equips doctors and nurses with the knowledge and skills they need to save children's lives during intensive care situations. As the platform grows, content will extend beyond critical care.
Developed in IBM Labs in Cambridge, Mass., OPENPediatrics trains medical professionals using a unique on-demand, interactive, digital and social learning experience, equipping them to perform life-saving procedures and treatments for children who would not otherwise have access to intensive care. The content is supplied by experts at Boston Children's Hospital and includes seminars from international expert clinicians.
The benefit of Cloud, particularly in under-developed nations, is that it overcomes the need to build a global technology infrastructure in favor of a highly efficient, cost-effective model. IBM has invested more than $4 billion in software acquisitions and organic development to build out its global cloud portfolio, which is based on open standards. By putting OPENPediatrics in the cloud, clinicians are guaranteed to have access to the latest medical information, training modules, best practices, and social interactions between users.
Read the press release from IBM here.


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AW 16/17 TRENDS - ModaLisboa
Then it comes to fashion trends - one can always choose wether to follow or not. It is a common mistake to think that trend is synonymous word to "rule", but fashion never really has rules or boundaries - it is entirely your own show. Trend is no more than mutual vision reflecting in number of garments, it is rather suggesting an idea than giving you advice of how to be cool this season. At least this is how I like to think about it.
As ModaLisboa has closed its doors till next season, here is a list of ideas how to update your wardrobe for the next autumn/winter.
|| Colour Blocking
Colour blocking is such an architectural approach to fashion. Wether it's subtile hues of grey or loud primary colours - mixing them together always turns into some kind of optical illusion. Proportions can be changed within a single garment, being strong enough not to require much more to make the outfit interesting, three-dimensional. Filipe Faísca reminded how pretty black and white mix can be, saymyname used red as a glamorous accent and awaytomars mastered casual minimalism like nobody else. Colour blocking was all over the runway for AW 16/17 so I guess it is worth trying.
|| Elongated Sleeves
Think back to those times when you stretched your jumper's sleeves by using it as gloves for your frozen fingers - now, instead of rolling anything up, extra long sleeves are meant to be hanging. This trend has been around since last year and looks like it's not going anywhere - from narrow to wide flares. Seen at Ricardo Andrez, Pedro Pedro, Dino Alves and others.
|| Fur
From fur stoles - that lately became a must-have accessory, to cuff details and oversized coats - nothing really speaks cold season as much as a bit of Fur. There was something for everyone: those who like the real thing and those who like faux better - it doesn't really matter as long as you wish to have some hairy texture in your outfit. Ricardo Andrez showed many styles where fur detail in various colours added interesting texture and overall excitement to his streetwear-meets-luxury collection. Carlos Gil paired fur cuffs with light lace, giving an impression of winter gloves, and who will forget the moment that oversized pink/white/red coat walked the runway at David Ferreira? Glamour overload.
|| Layering
When winter climate is as unpredictable as here in Portugal - mastering how to layer your clothes totally make sense. Wearing dress over the pants is no longer a big deal and basic rule to start your outfit with thin fabrics and finish with something bulky is not really a rule anymore. A vest on top of a blazer on top of oversized shirt on top of skirt or pants - that is the combination to try next season. Have you ever tried to wear your boots over wide leg pants? As weird as it sounds - now it's the time to try this combination on. For your layering inspiration check Pedro Pedro, Carlos Gil and Ricardo Andrez among others.
|| Nudity
Now this is in not for everyone, but showing off boobies was a bit of a hit during this fashion week. Covered with sheer layer of lace or tulle (as if that reduced the global fear of "the female nipple") or simply exposed by wearing a micro top where minimal coverage is expected from coat edges swinging around - all for an inspiration to maybe consider showing off something more. Doesn't have to be so direct, think of those beautiful triangle lace bras (that has been all over instagram flat-lays) under a sheer layer of chiffon or loose knit cashmere turtleneck - it is more about the statement.
Seen at Carlos Gil, Ricardo Andrez, Alexandra Moura and Nadir Tati and others.
|| Quilting
Quilting is imperative technique for winter and it's one of the best things to keep you warm during the cold season. Despite the traditional squared pattern that is usually applied on jackets and coats, saymyname has offered some delicate waves and Pedro Pedro suggested that quilting is not solely for the top garments - quilted pants looks great too.
|| Relaxed Fit
Winter fashions usually more in favour of oversized items - from sweaters, coats, furs to all the accessories like huge scarves, caps and gloves, so I guess relaxed fit is also convenient, especially with all the holiday season etc. Highest quality fabrics (so much cashmere that it deserves to be "hashtaged"), mainly in bold colours rather than prints, impeccably tailored yet loosened up for comfort. Save sharp tailoring for the spring.
Some gorgeous examples to check out at Luís Carvalho, Kolovrat and Miguel Vieira.
For full galleries of the AW 16/17 collections click HERE.


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These resources provide the basic information required by a researcher new to public involvement to enable them to get started. Each resource also contains more detailed information and signposts towards other resources to enable someone to become well informed about public involvement as their needs evolve.
INVOLVE is the national advisory group that supports public involvement in health and social care research. INVOLVE offers a definition for public involvement in research, as:
Research being carried out 'with' or 'by' members of the public, rather than 'to', 'about' or 'for' them. This includes, for example:
When using the term 'public' we include:
Whilst all of us are actual, former or indeed potential users of health and social care services, there is an important distinction to be made between the perspectives of the public and the perspectives of people who have a professional role in health and social care services.
INVOLVE's starting point is ten briefing notes for researchers, covering a range of topics from 'what is involvement' to 'how to involve people in research'. Case studies and templates are included:
INVOLVE provides an Evidence Library of published research about involvement and resources documenting how involvement has been put into practice.
Produced by the University of Oxford, this thorough guide covers many topics a new researcher needs to consider such as advertising for contributors, developing role descriptions and good practice for running meetings etc. Some minor aspects are specific to the university (such as contacting their pool of contributors), but the overall advice is highly relevant to any researcher.
Watch online videos and read about researchers' experiences of public involvement. Many topics are covered ranging from reasons for involving patients and practical advice to the skills and training needed and doubts, worries and debates about involvement.
PIIAF helps researchers to assess the impact of involving members of the public in research. It is a rich resource that any researcher new to public involvement will find useful, whether or not they are undertaking impact assessments. The guide takes a step-by-step approach to many aspects of involvement, prompting researchers to think about values, different approaches to involvement, the type of research undertaken, practical issues and impacts.


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Jessica Gelman
CEO of Kraft Analytics Group (KAGR)
Jessica Gelman is the CEO of Kraft Analytics Group (KAGR), a technology and services company focused on data management, advanced analytics and strategic consulting in the sports and entertainment space. She originally joined the Kraft Family in 2002 working for the sports properties (New England Patriots, Gillette Stadium and New England Revolution). Prior to KAGR's creation in 2016, Gelman led business operations, customer marketing, and strategy for Kraft Sports & Entertainment.
Gelman co-founded and continues to co-chair the highly regarded MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, the first and largest analytically focused sports conference. Previous speakers have included President Barack Obama, Adam Silver, Steve Ballmer, Nate Silver, and many other sports and analytics luminaries.
Gelman has received recognition for her leadership and innovation, including the 2014 Sports Business Journal "Forty under 40" which honors the most promising young executives in sports business under the age of 40 and in 2012 Sports Business Journal's "Game Changers," which honors women who are leading and innovating in sports business.
Gelman earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA, cum laude from Harvard College. While at Harvard, she was selected as Harvard Female Athlete of the Year and in 2018 was honored as an Ivy League Legend of Basketball. She is an elected board member of the Harvard Alumni Association and the Harvard Varsity Club. Additionally, Gelman is a board member for Peace Players International, Shooting Touch and the Sports Innovation Lab.
Gelman is married, has two sons, and resides in the greater Boston area.
Daryl Morey
General Manager, Houston Rockets
Daryl Morey enters his eighth season with the Houston Rockets and his seventh as the team's head of all basketball operations. Morey, who officially assumed his current position on May 10, 2007, previously served as the team's Assistant General Manager after joining the organization on Apr. 3, 2006. He was re-signed as the team's General Manager and Managing Director of Basketball Operations on Sept. 25, 2009.
Since moving into the role of General Manager, Morey has built a Rockets team that has gone a combined 227-167 (.576) over the last five seasons and has set a number of team records. Morey, who has spearheaded an innovative integration of statistical analytics into the evaluation of NBA talent, earned selection to the SportsBusiness Journal Forty Under 40 Class of 2010, which honors the most promising young executives in sports business under the age of 40. In 2010, ESPN.com named the Rockets Basketball Operations as one of the two best management teams in all of basketball. Morey's ability to manage and bolster the Rockets roster earned him YAHOO.com Executive of the Year accolades in 2008-09. In addition to earning votes for 2008-09 NBA Executive of the Year, Morey was named "Top 50 Most Influential in Basketball" in 2009 by HOOPSWORLD. Morey was also recognized in 2009 as one of "The 10 Most Creative People in Sports" by Fast Company magazine. His articles on sports analytics have been published in leading publications such as Harvard Business Review, The Economist and Grantland.
The Rockets have had winning seasons in each campaign under Morey, including a 34-32 mark in 2011-12 and a 43-39 record in 2010-11. Despite the loss of Yao Ming for the entire 2009-10 campaign, the Rockets maintained their winning edge with a 42-40 mark to become the only team in the previous 20 NBA seasons to finish above .500 without an All-Star. In addition, Aaron Brooks was voted the NBA's 2009-10 Most Improved Player. From 2006-07 through 2008-09, the Rockets won more regular season games (160) than in any three-year run in the history of the franchise. Houston registered a 53-29 mark in 2008-09 to give the team a third consecutive 50-win season for the first time in team annals (52-30 in 2006-07 and 55-27 in 2007-08). In the 2009 NBA Playoffs, the Rockets advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals for the first time since 1997, taking the eventual NBA Champion L.A. Lakers to a Game Seven despite playing without Tracy McGrady and losing the services of Yao for the final four contests of that series. In 2007-08, the Rockets won a remarkable 22 straight games, which stands as the third-longest winning streak in professional sports history.
This success has all come while Morey has transformed the Houston roster into one of the most promising young teams in the league. Morey positioned the Rockets to get three first-round selections in the 2012 NBA Draft, picking Jeremy Lamb (12th overall), Royce White (16th overall) and Terrence Jones (18th overall). Morey then went out into 2012 NBA free agency and signed restricted free agents Jeremy Lin and Omer Asik. In addition to working with Owner Leslie Alexander to secure Kevin McHale as the 12th head coach in club history, Morey selected Kansas standout Marcus Morris with the 14th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. He also acquired the draft rights to Lithuanian forward Donatas Motiejunas (20th overall pick) from the Minnesota Timberwolves and selected Florida forward Chandler Parsons with the 38th overall pick. Motiejunas went on to lead Asseco Prokom to the 2012 Polish League championship, while Parsons garnered 2011-12 NBA All-Rookie Second Team accolades. In 2010-11, Morey made Kentucky forward Patrick Patterson the 14th overall selection in the 2010 NBA Draft.
Morey's bold moves over the years with the Rockets have included the acquisitions of Courtney Lee from the New Jersey Nets, Goran Dragic from the Phoenix Suns, Kevin Martin and Ron Artest from the Sacramento Kings, Kyle Lowry from the Memphis Grizzlies, as well as first-round draft picks from the New York Knicks, Phoenix, Memphis and a future lottery pick from the Toronto Raptors. In the 2007 NBA Draft, Morey selected Brooks in the first round (26th overall) and traded for the draft rights to Carl Landry (31st overall). Morey then traded Vassilis Spanoulis to acquire Argentine forward Luis Scola from the San Antonio Spurs. Scola (First Team) and Landry (Second Team) each went on to earn NBA All-Rookie Team honors in 2007-08.
Morey came to Houston after serving three years as SVP Operations for the Boston Celtics. With the Celtics, his responsibilities included the development of analytical methods and technology to enhance basketball decisions, such as the draft, trades and free agency.
Prior to his time with the Celtics, Morey worked as a Principal consultant with an emphasis on sports at The Parthenon Group, a leading strategy consulting firm. Morey was also a statistical consultant with STATS, Inc., the industry pioneer in the use of sports statistics highlighted in the Michael Lewis book Moneyball.
Morey holds a bachelor's degree in computer science with an emphasis on statistics from Northwestern University, as well as an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Morey, who currently serves as an adjunct professor in the Sport Management Program at Rice University, was also the professor for the MIT Sloan class, "Analytical Sports Management." He continues to be a co-chair of the annual MIT Sloan Sports Conference, which is the largest annual sports conference hosted by a business school. In 2012, Fast Company actually ranked the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference third among its Most Innovative Companies in Sports, trailing only the NFL and MLB Advanced Media (MLBAM).
Morey grew up in a small town near Medina, Ohio. He and his wife have two children.


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Soulful alt-rock artist Jen Zava has mapped a career 'covering' Austin's vast musical terrain. Since relocating in 2001, the Georgia-born songstress has 'done a little bit of everything in the music world' while contributing to the works of many local favorites. However, a career focused on supporting the musical ventures of others forced Zava's own music to simmer on the back burner. Fortunately, the time has come for the passionate and fiery siren to formally introduce herself with her debut solo album, Power To Change, due out June 2.
We received a sneak-peak at Power To Change this morning when Zava shared the album's inspirational title track. Originally crafted as a personal pep-talk, 'Power To Change' deals with battling life's struggles and overcoming the petty emotions that often consume us. The soulful alt-pop melody radiates with a fierce sense of determination and is a testament to what Zava stands for; that in changing yourself, you have the power to change the world. "This song is about fighting that inner negative voice that shows itself in the form of self-doubt, negativity, jealousy, comparisons and telling yourself you're not capable," admits Zava. "I'm talking to all those negative inner emotions and telling myself that I do have the power to change the things about myself that I don't like or that don't serve me well."
The self-reflective track features Zava's uninhibited, soul-baring lyrics belted through ethereal chords of enthusiasm. Striking keys and harmonious acoustic shuffles peppered by rattling hand percussion ground the upbeat pop tempo with a deep rootsy, gospel base.
The song represents Zava's internal strength, hopefulness and desire to improve herself and the world around her. She has finally decided that now is the time to share her genre-bending music because it's definitely worth hearing. After listening to 'Power To Change,' we're just curious what the hell took so long?
The Official Power To Change Release Party w/ special guest Ray Prim will be held Thursday June 1 at The Townsend located at 718 Congress Ave. Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78701. Doors will be at 7:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased here.
Ten percent of ticket and album sales will be donated to Kids in a New Groove to provide instruments and music lessons to children in foster care.
Visit http://www.jenzava.com for additional information.
Photo by: Todd Wolfson
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Assignment 2
Critical theory
The word limit for each question is 750 words so total 1500 words.
1) Which of the literary theories below do you think most effectively reveals the meaning of literature. Discuss: Marxism, feminism, psychoanalysis
2) Analyze the role played by feminism both as a political practice and as a stylistic technique
Assignment 3
Topic 12
Select ONE BOOK ONLY on the environment from the following list
Foreman, D. (1991) Confessions of an Eco-Warrior. New York: Harmony Books.
Friedrichs, J. (2013) The Future is Not What it Used to Be: Climate Change and Energy Scarcity, MIT, Cambridge, MA.
Gilding, P. (2012) The Great Disruption: Why the climate crisis will bring on the end of shopping and the birth of a new world. New York: Bloomsbury.
Hahnel, R. (2011) Green Economics: Confronting the Ecological Crisis. New York: M.E. Sharpe, Armonk.
Your task is to write a book review (word limit < 600 words)
l Identify and describe the book's topic
l Summarize its contents, enlisting the most important ideas and discussion points in a logical, coherent, structured way
Hint: the book may have been reviewed by others and can be viewed on the Internet. You can read them, but may sure you do not directly copy from them to avoid plagiarism issue


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Seth Hayden (Ph.D. '11 Couns Ed) is an assistant professor of counseling at Wake Forest University. "I have been focusing my work on the career and personal counseling of military service members and their families, the connection between career and mental health concerns, and the process of counseling supervision. I strongly value the balance between academic and clinical work my role offers and being able to contribute in some small way to the body of knowledge related to the practice of counseling. I am tremendously grateful for all that my experience at U.Va. has done to prepare me for my professional work. www.ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sd/product/31/_PARENT/layout_products/false
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"Some of my fondest memories are of the times spent with my doctoral cohort members (i.e., Laura, Mary, and Tom). Being able to share the experience of significant personal and professional growth with such insightful and smart people contributed greatly to my development during my time at U.Va.
In addition, interacting with supportive faculty members from the counselor education program as well as other disciplines, such as clinical and school psychology, offered access to a wealth of experience and knowledge that still benefits me to this day. Although significantly challenging at times, I will always value my experience in the Curry School and the Sheila Johnson Center for Human Services and believe it is an exceptional learning environment."


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In This Corner of the World
It's been a great past year for fans of Anime movies, with 'Your Name' taking the world by storm and being followed up by the equally impressive 'A Silent Voice' not long after. Thrown into the mix was new installments in the Yu-Gi-Oh, Fairy Tail and Sword Art Online franchises (Although sadly neither One Piece Film Gold nor Girls und Panzer der Film has graced our screens yet, for shame on you distributors. SHAME!) and so following in tradition myself and friends went to see 'In This Corner Of The World.' and had a really nice time.
Produced by MAPPA (Hajime No Ippo, Terror in Resonance, Yuri on Ice) written by Sunao Katabuchi (Mai Mai Miracle) and featuring character designs by Hidenori Matsubara (Sakura Wars, Princess And The Pilot, Oh My Goddess!) the film follows a young woman named Suzu's life from the early 1930s to 1940s and beyond.We start in a small town called Eba, part of Hiroshima City and are introduced to Suku; a girl who loves to paint. In 1944 she is proposed to by a young man who lives in Kure City, a large naval port around 15 miles away. She accepts the proposal and adjusts to her new life with her new family.
Given the time period you the viewer are already aware of key events taking place around Suzu and have an advantageous outlook on the world she lives in, however the film never becomes dull or boring, around two-thirds of the film is Suzu trying to settle into her life with a comedy of day to day life from Rationing with elderly townsfolk and attempting (and usually failing) to cook meals or sew new clothes for herself. The real power in the film is that Suzu is not a character of power or intellect and instead the film convinces you that, while fictional this is an actual ordinary person, trying to live an ordinary life in a corner of the world gripped with war and loss.
After around the halfway point is when the film ramps things up as the war starts to take its toll on Suzu and the world around her as everything is torn apart including important people to her and an important part of her, she eventually begins to suffer from depression and starts planning to return home when the horrific Hiroshima bombing takes place. With the war ending Suzu eventually, loses any will to live as almost everything has been taken from her, however, what's left of her family eventually gives her the motivation to push forwards.
The film was great from start to finish and was an exceptional piece of artwork the entire time, the use of paints and colour to represent the world around Suzu was incredible and the film often took the time to look at the little things, sometimes completely changing art style when the occasion rose, it didn't cut corners and everything looked incredibly well done considering other titles from the studio. It felt unique in its own style while managing to provide the serious tone of the film when required.
While the film is fictional you can see and feel the amount of effort they went to in putting the film together, from the simple and traditional culture and things we see in Suzu's day to day life around the house to the dark, cruel and horrific scenes of war. It's one of those films where you'll walk away feeling like you've learnt a bit of history and perceived something from a different perspective to what you would usually find in titles such as Barefoot Gen or Grave of the Fireflies – it makes the film feel a bit more fleshed out.
The film boasts an impressive side cast of characters, each of which having an important role to play in Suzu's story and there was never a character who felt they were added for nothing more than a joke or for show, each one has the past and a future and it made the world feel more like a community rather than just about Suzu and most, if not all of the character's fates are revealed as the film draws out.
It's hard to put much of a negative on this film to be honest, with the type of film it is it's one that I recommend that everyone watches at least once, the biggest issue I think I'll find with the film is that it doesn't have a huge appeal that either Your Name or A Silent Voice had, or perhaps it just simply wasn't pushed. Our local viewing had less than ten people for the showing which for how good the film seemed almost criminal. In This Corner Of The World is a fantastic journey exploring a unique perspective of the war, it's interesting and respectful to the issues it raises and brings the viewer in enough to care about what's happening. I would say it's an essential viewing for any serious fan of film or Animation.


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Silver-Nanoparticle-Based Etch Mask Control for Subwavelength Structure Development
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St. Petersburg National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics.
Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
Electron Science Research Institute
This article was originally published as: Moushumy, N. A., Alameh, K. , Rajendran, V., & Lee, Y. (2013). Silver-Nanoparticle-Based Etch Mask Control for Subwavelength Structure Development. Nanosystems: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, 4(3), 387-394. Original article available here
In this paper, we investigate the impact of silver thin film thickness and annealing temperatures for the fabrication of silver nano-particles of controlled size and spacing distributions. We also use these measured distributions to predict the performance of subwavelength grating structures developed using dry and isotropic etching of semiconductor substrates. Silver (Ag) thin films of different thicknesses were deposited on Si and GaAs semiconductor substrates and annealed at different temperatures. Experimental results demonstrate that by annealing the Ag thin films with different temperature profiles it is feasible to develop Ag nanoparticles of an average diameter ranging from 50 nm to 400 nm on silicon substrates and 100 nm to 500 nm on GaAs substrates. In addition, different subwavelength structures developed by etching the Ag nanoparticle deposited Si and GaAs substrates are simulated using a Finite-Difference Time Domain (FDTD) software package. Simulation results show that substantial reduction in light reflection can be achieved by optimizing the heights of the subwavelength structures through the control of the etching process time.
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Let me be clear up front – this video is not suitable if your heart misses a beat every time you see a tech device getting abused. With that said, we urge you to take a look at this cool experiment courtesy of the guys from SquareTrade.
They get a hot Apple iPhone 4S and Samsung Galaxy S II and drop them three times from different heights onto concrete. While here at GSMArena we may test everything there is to test on a mobile device, we can't test how physically strong and durable these devices actually are. So, if you are interested how the iPhone 4S and the Galaxy S II fare on this test, watch this video.
Nice, eh? The result isn't all that surprising considering the Gorilla Glass display of the Galaxy S II, but this hasn't stopped more than 4 million people getting themselves an iPhone 4S.
If you were given the opportunity to make such a test which devices would you pick and why?


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Inside Wichita State's 100-Unit Statement Win
Submitted by Kelso Sturgeon on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 11:43 AM
I racked up another 100-Unit winner on Saturday when Wichita State (-15) easily handled Missouri State in an 86-67 rout. I wanted to share with you what made the Shockers such a strong play on Saturday, what makes them a potentially value bet going forward and what pitfalls could lead me to reverse course and perhaps go against them if I believe that's where our money is best invested.
Wichita State was a hot basketball team coming into Saturday. They had won eleven games in a row and covered the spread in eight of those contests. They play exceptionally efficient basketball on the offensive end. The Shockers have two lights-out three-point shooters in Landry Shamet and Connor Frankamp, along with double-digit scorers in Markis McDuffie, Darral Willis and Shaq Morris.
This is a well-coached team under Gregg Marshall and that is perhaps best reflected in how well they take care of the ball. Wichita State makes the most of its possessions, they have a balanced lineup and they hit the three-ball. That adds up to a team that ranks in the Top 10 nationally in offensive efficiency and that adds up to a team that is more than capable of winning and covering a big number—frankly, I was disappointed they didn't win by thirty, but I'll settle for the cashed 100-Unit bet.
Wichita State is currently projected to be headed for seeding on the 8-9 line in the NCAA Tournament. If that holds, it sets up a potential Round of 32 game with one of the bracket's #1 seeds. The Shockers have been dangerous in this spot before. You may recall they upset a 1-seed in Gonzaga in the 2013 NCAAs and went on to the Final Four. You may further recall Wichita upset local rival Kansas, a 2-seed, in the 2015 NCAAs. In between, the Shockers were a 1-seed themselves in 2014 and flamed out in the Round of 32.
This is a team that has historically thrived on the underdog role, had a hard time as the frontrunner and they're set to be in their comfort zone again this March. All of which is a very good reason to handicap this team carefully as they begin play in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament in St. Louis on Friday.
There are reasons to be concerned though. Wichita's strength is its offensive efficiency and dominating their conference rivals. They were not effective as a value play against power conference teams in the early portion of the schedule, taking losses to Louisville and Michigan State, both outright and ATS.
If you dig deep into the Wichita profile, the flaws are that they commit too many fouls and they don't force enough turnovers. Within Missouri Valley play, the Shockers' talent and coaching advantage is sufficient for this to be of only marginal concern and it doesn't stop them from covering the number as a favorite. Going against an elite team in a potential NCAA game, Wichita can't give up a lot of points at the foul line and they need to be able to make the favorite uncomfortable on the defensive end.
I encourage you to watch the Missouri Valley tournament carefully to see for signs of Shocker progress since the early part of the season. I encourage you to watch the spreads on those games carefully for chances of a blowout and to make yourself some money. And I certainly encourage you to let me be your personal handicapper and do the grunt work for you through the conference tournaments and on into March Madness.


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Seven Prohibited Industries in Islamic Financial Investments
The first test a sharia scholar or fund manager applies when considering whether a company is sharia-compliant focuses on the company's core business. If the company's business centers on prohibited activities, the company is out — period; it doesn't even make it to the financial round.
Prohibited industries and activities per sharia include the following:
Conventional financial services that feature transactions based on interest, speculation, and/or gambling: This criterion means that conventional banks, investment companies, insurance companies, and other financial institutions are considered noncompliant.
Certain food and beverage industry sectors: Companies whose core businesses involve alcohol, pork products, or other meat that's not slaughtered according to sharia law aren't considered compliant.
The tobacco industry and activity related to illegal drugs: In the past, tobacco use was a source of some controversy and confusion in the Muslim community. Now, however, most sharia scholars agree that the use of tobacco and investing in the tobacco industry are prohibited. And of course, illegal drugs (and any illegal activities, for that matter) are off limits.
Gambling: This prohibition means that an Islamic fund can't invest in casinos, online lotteries, lotto draws, and betting transactions.
The production of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs): What the West refers to as collateral damage is considered the killing of innocents per Islam, and it's forbidden. Therefore, sharia forbids the production of WMDs.
Certain sectors of the entertainment industry: Sharia prohibitions apply to adult entertainment products, including magazines, videos, audio recordings, websites, and all methods of distributing pornography. The same prohibition applies to erotic arts. In addition, certain types of non-Islamic music and cinema are prohibited.
Cloning: This example demonstrates a crucial point: Islamic scholars must continually make decisions about the compliance status of new technologies and industries. Obviously, the prohibition against cloning activity is a fairly recent decision, and the prohibition of cloning could possibly change depending on future circumstances.
Groups of companies with subsidiaries that engage in activities prohibited by sharia also are excluded from Islamic investment funds. For example, consider a hotel (owned by a large corporation) that derives a substantial amount of its income from a nightclub or casino that is prohibited per sharia.
Because the profits from this nightclub or casino impact the overall profit of the corporate group, an Islamic fund can't invest in the group as a whole.
Few companies pass the screening process related to the industry of their core business with a perfect score. In the case of a corporate group with scores of subsidiaries, you can bet that somewhere along the line, one or more of those subsidiaries engages in prohibited activities.
For this reason, sharia scholars and fund managers must establish and use benchmarks for determining whether a specific corporation or group crosses the line into noncompliance.


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For all of you who've thought at one time or another, "Hmmm, I wish I had a Walt working here," now's your chance. He's officially on the job-hunt, and I sure wish I could hire him. He's a thoughtful writer and an engaged thinker, and he's been a good and supportive friend to me ever since I got into this online life of mine. My own wishes and desires are thwarted, though, by my lack of hiring power (being a fairly low-level grunt here), so I offer the best that I can do: a blog post.
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Thanks for the kind words.
I wish I had more than words to offer, Walt. I really do. But here are two more: Good Luck!!!!


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Thanks to everyone who helped, bid online, or attended the live event at Paulista last night. A great time was had by all, and we far exceeded our combined online and live auction fundraising goal by over 40%!
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Begg Peter Gall
5th/6th Bn. Royal Scots
27 august 1899 , Aberdeen
24 august 1917, died of wounds
Son of Mr. Henry Davidson Begg, of 8, Princes Street, Aberdeen.
Carter in the employ of Messrs. Wordie & Co. , Contractors
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Attended Curtiss School in Toronto but did not complete the course possibly because flying was suspended by winter weather
Chadwick joined the Royal Naval Air Service in Ottawa and was commissioned as a temporary Flight Sub-Lieutenant
At Eastchurch , England
At Chingford , England
At White City , England
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At Eastchurch , England
At Dover , England
He originally served in 5 Naval Wing after being trained.
He participated in the raid on the Zeppelin hangars in Brussels .
The hangars were struck, but the Germans opened fire on the allied aviators.
Shells bursting around shook Chadwick's machine and his engine began to slow down.
It was a very misty night and with his machine in the lead, he finally lost sight of his comrades.
The engine faltered and at last petered out altogether, and the he alighted in a clear open field.
He was hurled from the seat and the machine was smashed to pieces.
German soldiers , who were in the vicinity, discovered the wrecked machine, but not the former occupant had made good his escape.
He had two alternatives.
He could eitehr surrender and be interned, or disguise himself in civilian clothes and run the risk being shot as a spy if captured.
The place where the machine came down was in Belgium, halfway between France and Holland.
French was the language spoken by the Belgians in the district, and speaking French, he disguised as a peasant, made his way towards the frontier of Holland.
Hiding , sometimes at night in a barn, at other times walking boldly through large towns, he was ever aware that the Germans were on his trail.
They offered 1000 marks for his capture and scoured the district, enquiring of every peasant as to his whereabouts. He was forced to assume various disguises.
Sometimes he used the railway.
Finally, practically a month from the day his machine landed behind German lines, and after escaping from the German clutchesby a miracle on numerous occasions, he crossed the frontier of Holland.
He proceeded immediately to The Hague and sailed for England.
On his arrival there , he was offered a position in connection with the coast guard branch of the air services, but declares that he is going back to his old place in 5th Wing.
On leave in Canada
Back to Dover , England
Once repatriated, Chadwick was assigned to 4 Naval Squadron in Bloody April
Using a Sopwith Pup dubbed DO-DO, he scored his first aerial victory , driving down a German Albatros fighter plane out of control.
Chadwick destroyed an Albatros reconnaissance two-seater in the vicinity of Bray Dunes in the early morning.
That same evening, he teamed with Langley Frank Willard Smith and two other British pilots to attack and destroy a German Gotha G multi-engine bomber north of Westende
The following day, he shared in a victory southwest of Veurne, when he and Albert Enstone destroyed a German recon machine.
He crashed an Albatros D.V. to become an ace on Sopwith Pups.
Naval 4 then upgraded to Sopwith Camels.
Chadwick would first score with one of them , when he flambeed an Albatros recon two-seater over Roeselare.
Drove down a German recon machine over Gistel.
Three days later, he would share in the destruction of an Albatros two-seater in the same area.
During an evening patrol, he drove down an Albatros D.V, then aided Ronald Keirstead to drive down a second one. Chadwick was now a Camel ace.
Chadwick, Enstone, and Keirstead joined to destroy a German seaplane northward of Oostende.
It was Chadwick's final victory.
Three days later, he singlehandedly assaulted a formation of nine German airplanes.
Losing the battle, he was forced to ditch in the English Channel off the coastal town of De Panne.
His drowned corpse would wash ashore near Dunkerque on 17 August 1917.
Chadwick was awarded the Distinguished Service Order in an unusual joint citation.
He, Albert Enstone, Langley Frank Willard Smith, and Alexander MacDonald Shook were cited for: ...exceptional gallantry and remarkable skill and courage whilst serving with the R.N.A.S. at Dunkirk during May and June, 1917, in repeatedly attacking and destroying hostile aircraft.
In the spring of 1919 Arnold's mother and in the autumn his father joined their son in death.
The casualties of the War were not limited to the battlefields or the high seas ; they extended to the homes as well.
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When I heard about learning a language online I had my doubts but I really love it now! My wife is Spanish so I really wanted to learn the language although even before I met her I was already interested because it's just such a lovely language!
I live in London and life here is very hectic. I found the online classes very convenient due to the fact that I work long hours and my schedule changes every week.
Elena has a very effective and charming way to help me with my Spanish. I have improved very fast and she has helped me a lot keeping me always motivated to continue and I'm always excited about the next class! In addition, she always adapts the class to my needs, my character and my interests. The classes are a lot of fun and I never get bored.
As a beginner I also appreciate that she speaks really good English too, because that way we can communicate before and after the class in case I need to ask any more questions.
I would recommend Elena without hesitation and with pride to anyone that would like to learn Spanish!Stelios, from Greece
Elena created really competent and practical classes and she also adapted them to my needs. At the same time, the lessons were a lot of fun. Elena's open-minded and kind manner kept me strongly motivated. The homework and teaching material were very well structured and had a clear layout. The activities were helpful for learning on your own, since they were very individual and informative with interesting insider tips on Spanish for foreigners.
Thank you very much, Elena!
Ele is a fantastic language teacher. Her genuine love for the subject is clear and her kind, approachable character has helped me to remain at ease throughout each lesson. Each session is carefully structured to my own specific needs and concerns, building gradually week by week and allowing me to develop my skills at a natural pace. Homework exercises are always fun to complete- often in the form of written comprehension in response to songs and videos and building upon discussions we have had in previous sessions.
I would not hesitate to recommend ELE Online Spanish to anyone looking to learn the language and look forward to continuing my studies with her.Olivia Mary Deane, from UK
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After two years of classes with her and having started from scratch, I am now able to have fluent conversations with friends and do work related interviews. She also helped me to prepare the DELE A2 and the CCSE (Spanish culture) exams when I needed to apply for my nationality and I passed with high marks.
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The classes are really personalized. She adapts classes according to your needs and plans the next class with you so that you can work during the week and the next class is more effective.
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That's why, when I wanted to retake my English lessons, I decided to learn with her as well. As a father of three children and a worker, having online lessons is really convenient for me. Thanks to Ele, I can learn with total flexibility without wasting my time going to any school or academy. I think online is the way to study in this century, it's all advantages!
She definitely has a great knowledge of English. She is a great teacher, very intelligent, creative and professional. I really enjoy my lessons with her.Sergio Blázquez, from Spain


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I have recently made some changes to this site, primarily centered around a switch from Blogger to Wordpress as my publishing tool. Switching to Wordpress gives me a lot more control and flexibility. Unlike Blogger, the publishing tool itself is hosted on my own web space (rather than just the content), thus allowing much more customization as well as access to a large library of plug-ins.
One big advantage is that Wordpress supports the open-standard blogging protocol called Movable Type, which expands my options when selecting blogging tools. I never had much luck getting an effective work process in place with Blogger to allow me to do work on posts via my Treo smartphone. I found tools that would let me write and publish a post entirely from the Treo, but I tend to spend a long time crafting my posts and really need the ability to keep posts in "draft" status and work on them from any of my devices.
There is an open-source Palm OS blogging tool called Plogit that fits my needs rather well. While it was compatible with Blogger at one time, I could not get it to work, probably due to changes made to Blogger by Google since the last Plogit update. With Wordpress, it works fine. Adding the ability to work on posts-in-progress from my Treo in addition to my UMPC and desktop systems will hopefully lead to more frequent updates, although I admit this technology improvement still won't do much to overcome procrastination…
The other significant change has been to the name of the site. It is now called "Bigbeaks UMPC and Mobile Technology", indicating an expansion of scope. I still anticipate keeping much of the content compatible with the site's origin as a UMPC site (thus the retention of "UMPC" in the name), but I decided that I want to add the ability to discuss other mobile technologies without straying too far from the charter. I particularly want to avoid the temptation to stretch the definition of a UMPC beyond reason, such as lumping smartphones, PDAs, or internet appliances under that term.
I started this site fairly soon after Microsoft announced their "Origami" concept for a UMPC and I had purchased one of the first units shipped. Now that the initial wave of excitement has passed, my focus is now more on incorporating the UMPC into my arsenal of computing tools. I was a long time Palm OS user before I got my UMPC and a bit of a shift in my viewpoint came a few months back when I realized that some tasks, particularly quick mobile access to email, calendar, and contacts, were still better suited to a Palm than a UMPC. I ended up buying a Treo 700p. It and my eo v7110 make a pretty potent combination.
I don't really expect the types of posts that I write to change that dramatically with the new title and slight shift of focus, as I generally expect my current (and any future) UMPC to generally be the centerpiece of my mobile computing experience. Having had a little time to reflect and develop my approach to mobile technology in the nearly a year since I have been a UMPC owner, I simply recognize that writing about my mobile experience is necessarily going to extend beyond UMPCs.


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"There is no WiFi in the forest, but I promise you'll find a better connection"
Join us on the iconic Overland Track, retreating each evening to the only private accommodation along the trail. Over 6 days, the rare beauty and diversity of Tasmania's World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park is yours to discover.
Expert guides take the lead across this ancient landscape, converting to chefs come evening. They'll also take the heavy load, leaving you with a light weight pack. At the end of each day, retreat to a hot shower, sumptuous meals, freshly baked bread, a glass of Tasmanian wine and a comfortable bed. We'll take you all the way to Lake St Clair, Australia's deepest freshwater lake.
Welcome to the Overland Track our way. Welcome to our nature.
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Vehicle transfer from Launceston to Cradle Valley
Day one is about making our way leisurely to Cradle Valley. We'll arrive at Cradle Mountain Lodge between 6 – 6.30pm, in plenty of time to enjoy dinner at one of the lodge's restaurants before retiring for the evening.
Approximately 7 hours walking (more in challenging weather)
On the summit of Cradle Mountain in 1910, Austrian-born Gustav Weindorfer proclaimed, "This must be a national park for the people for all time." It's fitting our journey begins at Waldheim in Cradle Valley, where Weindorfer's story is told. We set off on the track, venturing through ancient temperate rainforest, passing the dramatic glacially-carved Crater Lake.
Some say this is the hardest day - we climb the steepest section of the whole Overland Track today. Reaching Marion's Lookout (1250m) takes about an hour, with steps leading through steeper sections. The reward, providing weather conditions allow, is staggering views of Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake. Every uphill step is worth it.
If the weather is fine, we stop for lunch by the peaceful Plateau Creek. We then continue on for about another 4 hours around the base of Cradle Mountain, out along the edge of a spectacular glacial cirque. We drop into Waterfall Valley, which we cross before arriving at our hut at the base of the towering Barn Bluff (1559m), having completed the steepest part of your journey (excluding side trips).
It's a welcome retreat after several hours of this day's walk traverses exposed alpine plateau, allowing for great views on a clear day. In rough weather, the wind howls over the landscape, making for exciting and sometimes challenging walking conditions.
Approximately 6 hours walking (more in challenging weather)
Today, we'll be walking across plains where glaciers once rested, slowly moving and scouring out shallow tarns. Although an undulating trek with a few sections of exposed moorland, there are no significant climbs today.
We take our time venturing across vast button grass plains where ancient pencil pines fringe alpine tarns. Rising from the moors, the peaks of Cradle Mountain and Barn Bluff are behind us. Look ahead, and the stately Mt Pelion West comes into view.
Those looking for additional challenge today can take a side trip to Lake Will, weather permitting. Hugged by pencil pines and with its narrow quartzite sand rim, Lake Will is striking. Keep an eye out for gravel mounds along the way, remnants of Joseph Will's coal mining efforts in the 1890s.
This evening, at Pine Forest Moor Hut, enjoy our outdoor dining setting with views out to Mt. Oakleigh in fine weather.
Approximately 5 hours walking (more in challenging weather)
Today we begin with a long slow descent around the base of Mt Pelion West down to the Forth River before it plunges into the Lemonthyme Valley. After a break at Frog Flats by the Forth River, we have a long gentle ascent out of the valley onto the beautiful Pelion Plains with outstanding views of Mount Oakleigh (1252m). If the weather allows there are many side trips in the Pelion Plains area with mountains all around, abandoned copper mines, or simply peaceful and humbling spots to rest quietly.
Optional Mt Ossa or Mt Oakleigh
Today is a day of options, and depends largely on the winter elements. If you would like to relax at Pelion Hut and have a cosy rest day, you are most welcome. If the weather is pleasant, we can either climb Mt Ossa (1617m) or Mt Oakleigh (1252m). The guides will talk through weather-appropriate options with the group.
Approximately 4 hours walking (more in challenging weather)
Today begins with a climb of almost 300m to Pelion Gap through beautiful rainforest. Pelion Gap is a plateau stretching between Mt Pelion East and Mt Ossa, affording fantastic views to the south as well as back to the north.
There's plenty of time for side trips from Pelion Gap including Mt Pelion East. From Pelion Gap it's a further few hours of gentle downhill to the hut. Today, choose to keep things relaxed or challenge yourself with a wintery side trip if the weather looks kind. Once we arrive at Kia Ora Hut, enjoy a Tasmanian drop with spectacular views out to Cathedral Mountain.
Approximately 5 hours walking (more in challenging weather)
Day five is about icy-flowing waterfalls. We depart Kia Ora hut and walk about an hour to Du Cane, where a 1910-built hut remains from the long-gone days of animal trapping. Du Cane Hut is a fine spot to rest, with native gardens planted by trapper Paddy Hartnett's wife, during her long stints in the bush with her husband.
From here, we wander through some of the oldest forest in the national park, with King Billy pines as much as 2000 years old. Now, we are above the Mersey River, which descends deeply northward towards Bass Strait, spilling down cliff faces.
There are three major sets of waterfalls in the area. We aim to visit one or more of these, choosing the best to have lunch beside depending on conditions. During the afternoon, we make our way over Du Cane Gap, then descend beside the spectacular Falling Mountain to Windy Ridge Hut. Tonight is a celebratory one, our last evening on the track.
Approximately 3 hours walking (more in challenging weather)
Our destination today is Australia's deepest natural lake – Lake St Clair – shaped by glaciations over two million years. Birdsong helps us along this final day as we walk mainly through cool temperate eucalypt forest.
We arrive at Narcissus at the northern end of Lake St Clair in time for lunch, before boarding the Idaclair cruise boat for a spectacular 17km cruise back to Cynthia Bay. There's typically around half an hour to look around the Visitor Centre here.
The return trip to Entally Lodge is through the trout fishing mecca of the highland lakes, descending the rugged Western Tiers. We'll cross the broad plains of the Northern Midlands, passing through the rural townships of Cressy and Longford.
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AgeLab research scientist Bruce Mehler took part in the panel "Overcoming the Distracted Driving Roadblock" at the LA Auto Show 2013 and discussed research directed at understanding how drivers interact with in-vehicle voice recognition systems. While there, he was interviewed by Southern California Public Radio (89.3 KPCC) about challenges car manufactures face in offering drivers alternatives to picking-up their smartphones.
The audio and article are available here.
Mehler also spoke with Consumer Reports about the pros and cons of voice control. The article is available here.


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Demetra George and Ben Dykes on Upcoming Traditional Astrology Conference
During this show astrologers Demetra George and Benjamin Dykes join me to talk about the upcoming conference that we are organizing with the American Federation of Astrologers on traditional astrology.
The conference is titled Traditional Astrology in the 21st Century, In Honor of James H. Holden. It will take place September 22-24, 2011 in Tempe, Arizona.
During the course of the show we cover topics such as our plans for the structure of the conference, what James Holden's contribution to traditional astrology has been, and where we think traditional astrology is headed in the future as an up-and-coming movement within the astrological community.
This show was recorded on Wednesday, July 6, 2011.
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Interview with Benjamin Dykes on Search of the Heart and al-Kindi
During this show I interview one of the leading scholars on Medieval astrology in the world today, Dr. Benjamin Dykes.
Last month Dr. Dykes published a translation of a Medieval astrological treatise on horary and electional astrology by al-Kindi titled The Forty Chapters. Al-Kindi was an important source for a number of later horary astrologers such as William Lilly, and Dykes' translation has showed that Lilly's use of material from al-Kindi was even more extensive than previously thought.
This show was recorded live on Thursday, May 5, 2011 through our now defunct page on BlogTalkRadio.
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Robert Zoller Interview
During this show I interview Medieval astrologer Robert Zoller.
Zoller is widely recognized as the leading practitioner of Medieval astrology in the world today.
He is renowned for being one of the first leading astrologers to advocate a return to traditional astrological techniques and methods, starting in the early 1980's with his book The Arabic Parts in Astrology: A Lost Key to Prediction.
He also has the distinction of being on of the few astrologers who issued predictions about 9/11 prior to the attacks. He was interviewed by the History Chanel in 2005 in order to discuss these predictions:
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Interview with Alan White
During this show I interviewed astrologer Alan White, a hard talking ex-special forces Vietnam veteran, who has brought his unique perspective to the field of astrology for several decades now.
In the mid-90's Alan became interested in Hellenistic astrology, and subsequently became an associate of Project Hindsight. Since then he has shared his no-nonsense approach to astrology with a variety of different audiences, including speaking positions at the Northwest Astrological Conference and the United Astrological Conference.
During the show I asked Alan some questions about how he got into astrology, what he thinks some of his most important personal insights into the subject are, and there was also some discussion about how to view certain facets of modern astrology within a traditional context.


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Welcome to the 2012 Spa for Ma hosted by Measuring Flower! This is the second annual Spa for Ma event, so those of you who entered last year should be familiar with it. The event runs August 17-31.
This event is a blog-hopping giveaway event where a bunch of bloggers have teamed up to offer prizes that help Mom relax as the kids head back to school. After you've entered my prize, be sure to 'hop' along to the other blogs to enter their prizes too. Each is worth at least $50! Links to these blogs are located at the end of this post.
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One of the reasons to invest in professional copyediting for your book is to publish a work that is as free of errors as possible. But what is an error, anyway? Who makes the rules, and what is the logic behind them?
There Are No Golden Plates
Here's a dirty little secret of copyediting: the rules are a lot murkier than you might think. When you hang out your shingle as a copyeditor, you aren't given a set of golden plates listing all of the indelible rules of the English language. (Cue Book of Mormon soundtrack, which I will not link to for reasons which will become obvious if you search for it.)
Why not? Well, there isn't such a thing. For one, the English language is an unruly, logically inconsistent beast. For another, the language is constantly changing, throwing out new growths and developing strange side branches.
When Dictionaries Disagree
As an example, let's look at dictionaries. Spelling should be straightforward, right? Well, sometimes it is, and sometimes it isn't. Take the word "backup," which I look up frequently because many authors spell it "back up" or "back-up," and I can't seem to get the correct version to stick in my head. Check the word in Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (the standard reference for most copyeditors working in American English), and you see one spelling for the term used as a noun ("backup") and another spelling for the term used as a verb ("back up"). There are two different spellings, but the decision about which to use is straightforward:
I decided to back up my computer's hard drive yesterday. (verb form)
It was a good thing I did because today I had to use the backup to restore a file I accidentally deleted. (noun form)
Here's a slightly more complicated case. Several weeks ago, I looked up the term "V neck" and was surprised to see it spelled without the hyphen. But Merriam-Webster had spoken, and I entered the term on the style sheet and went on my way. Fast forward a few weeks, and I encountered the word again in a different manuscript. Imagine my surprise (and consternation!) when I checked again, only to find that this time it was listed as "V-neck." How had I gotten this wrong?
After some sleuthing, I realized what was going on. The first time I looked up the word, I used Merriam-Webster Unabridged and the second time I used Merriam-Webster Collegiate. When you have an online subscription to the Unabridged, a search that doesn't turn up anything in the Collegiate will give you results from the Unabridged – and then that version is the one you are searching in unless you change back to the Collegiate.
Is it distressing that two versions of the same dictionary don't agree? Well, maybe, until you understand that the Collegiate is generally the most recently updated of the two versions. (I do wish Merriam-Webster would provide more clarity about this.) When the two versions disagree, follow the Collegiate. (Or look for clarification in another source, such as Garner's Modern English Usage.) The meanings and spellings of words are changing all the time: sometime at a glacial pace and sometime much faster. It's a Herculean task for lexicographers to stay on top of these changes.
When the Style Guide Is not Designed for Fiction
Now let's take a look at the other authority copyeditors rely on extensively: the Chicago Manual of Style. This exhaustive style guide covers topics as abstruse as the "advent of subtrahends," but, because it is designed primarily to guide writers and editors of academic nonfiction, it is an imperfect and incomplete style guide for fiction.*
The Chicago editors often admit as much in their witty and illuminating Q&A feature. In response to a question about whether an editor is justified in following an author's style in leaving out commas when the word "then" joins a compound predicate, the Chicago editors proclaim: "There are various kinds of writing where cleaving to the CMOS rules would suck out all the life and character. There's no shame in avoiding that."
An issue I ran up against this week while editing was whether to follow Chicago's guideline to spell out numbers when they are used in dialogue. (Chicago already recommends spelling out all whole numbers from one to one hundred in any kind of text.) The thinking is that it looks more natural on the page to have a character speak in words rather than in numerals. Here is their example:
Jarred's answer was a mix of rage and humiliation: "For the last time, I do not have seven hundred thirty-seven dollars and eleven cents! I don't even have a quarter for the parking meter, for that matter."
The case I was puzzling over was whether to follow this rule for the term "World War II," which looks odd when styled as "World War Two." Chicago, as in many of its rules, notes that this one "requires editorial discretion." In other words, editors and writers should use their best judgment. Here, because I thought the appearance of "World War Two" would be distracting to readers, I chose to leave it styled "World War II."
Editors Are Human Experts, Not Robots
Here's another secret: professional word nerds disagree all the time. Witness the dustup between Mary Norris, longtime member of the famously thorough New Yorker copyediting staff and author of the delightful memoir Between You & Me: Confessions of a Comma Queen, and Ben Yagoda, English professor and author of How to Not Write Bad, over what Yagoda termed The New Yorker's "nutty" use of commas. Editors can't even agree on whether they are "copyeditors" or "copy editors," let alone agree on much knottier issues like comma conventions.
It is also worth pointing out that editors are ordinary mortals who have become experts because they have taken the time and made the effort to learn. Bill Bryson, in the introduction to the enjoyable Penguin Dictionary of Troublesome Words, says, "This book might more accurately, if less convincingly, have been called A Guide to Everything in English Usage That the Author Wasn't Entirely Clear About Until Quite Recently."
Editors are also humans who make mistakes, just like everyone else, and live in fear of the grammar trolls lurking in the dark recesses of the internet, who love nothing better than to pounce on a fat juicy error made by a professional. I write a new blog post every week, often at high speed and at odd times that are crammed into my day alongside my work for clients. I try my best to make sure they are error-free, but they are not edited by another eye, and I am sure that mistakes slip through. It requires an effort of will to hit publish in the face of that knowledge. And I am not alone. Read editor Molly McCowan's excellent blog post on the topic.
What Is an Author (or an Editor) to Do?
So, I hear you crying in despair, if the rules aren't rules at all but mushy guidelines, and even editors can't agree or get things right, what is an author to do? The answer is to educate yourself and then follow your judgment. As an editor, I find that sticking to the following three practices keeps me on the right path.
Read, read, read and then read some more, with extra time given to bestsellers and traditionally published books in your genre. Invest in an up-to-date writing guide (I recommend Diana Hacker's A Writer's Reference) that explains the mechanics of English grammar and read it. Listen to the Grammar Girl podcast or follow the videos put out by the delightfully acerbic John E. McIntyre of The Baltimore Sun. We are living in a golden age of well-crafted grammar advice that is packaged to go down easily.
As you've learned, there are often multiple correct choices. How do you decide what to do in that situation? Or when the rules are murky? Base your choice on whatever will be clearest to the reader. Ideally, the creaky mechanics of your grammar and usage should be completely invisible to the reader, allowing them to focus on the more important aspects of your book.
Often, your specific choice is less important than making sure you consistently apply that choice. (This is where your style sheet comes in handy.) A reader will understand the meaning of both "V neck" and "V-neck." However, many readers will notice if it is "V neck" in one sentence and "V-neck" in the next. You want the reader to pay attention to the character wearing the V-neck, not the presence or absence of a hyphen.
* And for those you with a burning desire to know what a subtrahend might be, here is Chicago's pronouncement on the subject:
The use of subtrahends (back counters) was introduced during the Renaissance. Note that IIII, not IV, still appears on some clock faces. The Romans would have expressed the year 1999, for example, as MDCCCCLXXXXVIIII. A more modern form, approved by the US government and accepted (if reluctantly) by classical scholars, is MCMXCIX (not MIM, considered a barbarism).


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On Wednesday 23 May, Corpus students celebrated Romero House Patron Day, acknowledging the life and service of Blessed Oscar Romero, who will be ordained as a Saint by the Pope on 14 October this year.
Romero students wore their House uniform with pride and ran stalls at recess and lunch selling tacos, chips, soft drinks and baked treats to raise funds for Hogar Padre Vito Guarato, the Romero House Charity.
House Patron Days are an excellent opportunity to show not only House spirit but community spirit, and we thank the College community for their involvement in the celebrations.