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From December 2018 through May 2019, the National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment facilitated a peer learning group (PLG) on social-emotional learning (SEL) in Out-of-School Time (OST) for 10 state teams.
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This brief presents a framework that broadens our understanding of how, when, and where youth learn. It recommends ways for how youth development organizations can build partnerships with schools, juvenile justice, foster care, and families to support growth and development.
On September 26, 2019, the National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment (NCASE) hosted the first of a two-part webinar series, highlighting promising practices from a recently concluded 10 state Professional Learning Group. Topics included:
The Office of Inspector General's issue brief identifies a concern that if states set payment rates too low, families may not have access to child care providers.
This issue brief highlights the challenges English language learners (ELLs) face in developing literacy proficiency and articulates how afterschool programs can play a central role in providing the supports to help ELL students thrive in school, work, and life.
This brief outlines the state of rural afterschool resources. Currently, only 13 percent of rural children participate in afterschool programs compared with 25 percent of urban children; these discrepancies are due to barriers including diverse funding sources, transportation, facilities, staffing, and programming supports.
This brief provides a conceptual model for developing quality improvement initiatives and professional development for home-based child care that takes into account the distinctive characteristics for these settings. The model is organized into three components: (1) foundations for sustainability of care; (2) lasting relationships; and (3) opportunities for learning and development.
Out-of-School Time (OST) programs can play a role in mitigating and preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which are disruptive to a school-age child's academic and social development. State policies and initiatives are often the catalysts that support OST programs in this critical work.
This issue brief reviews the common knowledge of school-based programs designed to build social-emotional competence in middle and high school years. It reviews exemplary programs on skill-focused promotion, academic integration, teaching practices, and organizational reform.
This issue brief reviews the benefits of a coordinated systems approach between afterschool and workforce. It provides examples of city afterschool models that provide opportunities for career exploration and building skills in effective communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and problem solving.
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Job Organisation: Hariyana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC)
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Friends Its Super chance to be a Part of State Government JOB Vacany in Hariyana Staff Selection Commission. HSSC has Issued a Recruitment Notification For Police Job 2015 - 2016 offical website of Hariyana Staff Selection Commission, website's Offical Link Given Down. HSSC has issued NOTICE for the Recruitment of 5000 posts of Constable. Candidates who have Passed 10th & 12th who can apply for this HSSC Gov job Vacancy. 10th or 12th pass youngster of hariyana and from all india has to chill as government of hariyana and Hariyana staff selection commission(HSSC) has issued or Published and Notice for 5000 constables vacancie.
Eligible Men or Women can apply Online for These HSSC Job Vacancies on or before 06-oct-2015. More detaild Notification Related to this job vacancy like Exam method,Educational Qualification, Application fee for GEN, OBC, SC/ST, Exam Pattern, way to apply, Skills etc is found below. Team- Fresher 99
Job Location : Hariyana, Sirsa , Rohtak , Rewari , Panipat , Panchkula , Narnaul
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Candidates (Men or Women) who have completed 10th & 12th from an State Board apply on or before 06-oct-2015.
Skills For this Job : You have to physically fit fot the job
Name of the vacancy : Constable Posts
Total number of posts : 5000 jobs vacancie notification had issued
Salary or pay scale: Salary will be between Rs. 5200-20200/- as per post + 2000/- GP
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Age limit for all 5000 Constable between 18-25 years as on 1st september of 2015
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5000 posts for the male costables in general duty in which 1650 post for general cast, sc-1000, bca-800, bcb-550, sbc-500 and ebpg reserved 500 posts. applicants age have to between 18-25 years as on 1st september of 2015, so make sure about your berth date.
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For applying this job you have to fill the form online on official website of the HSSC, candidate should fill all details while fill-up the Online Application Form for this HSSC Vacancy. After applying online, Registration No. and Password will be generated, which you have to get printed out.
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Oberg Industries, Freeport, PA, has been registered to AS9100 Rev. C, the aerospace-industry quality-management system. Among the objectives of the latest revision: incorporate ISO 9001:2008 changes, and expand the scope to include land- and sea-based systems for defense applications.
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Council President Floreen Announces Winners of Golden Shovel Awards
On April 19, Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen will present the 2016 Golden Shovel awards to recognize Montgomery residents who helped neighbors shovel out after this winter's harsh snowfalls. Read more.
Maryland Board Approves $5.6-billion Purple Line Contract; Light Rail Will Have Longest Railcars in Country
An article in Greater Greater Washington about the Purple Line states that it will have America's longest railcars. Read more.
Residential Street Sweeping Begins April 18
Starting April 18, Montgomery County's residential roadways will get a spring cleaning with the launch of the annual street sweeping program on about 4,000 of the County's more than 5,000 curb miles of roads. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) removes abrasives and other debris left behind after the winter snow season and improves the appearance and safety of County streets. MCDOT focuses first on roads in sensitive watersheds as identified by the County's Department of Environmental Protection and, if needed, these streets will receive additional sweepings.
"MCDOT is committed to serving the public in a sustainable way that enhances the County's environmental quality, and our annual street sweeping program plays a major role in reducing pollutants flowing to the Chesapeake Bay," said MCDOT Director Al Roshdieh. "Street sweeping not only improves the appearance of our neighborhoods, it also protects the environment by annually keeping about 1,000 tons of salt and other debris out of our storm drains, our stormwater management facilities and our streams."
Brightly colored signs are posted in neighborhoods a few days before street sweeping begins. To improve the quality of service and the effectiveness of the sweeping program, residents are urged to find alternative parking while their streets are cleaned.
Daily updates detailing which areas are scheduled for street sweeping are available online on the County's website.
MCDOT Installs Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Four More Garages
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Division of Parking Management has installed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in four more County-owned parking garages. The four locations will each have one station providing service to two parking spaces.
This brings the number of County parking garages with EV charging stations to 12, with the ability to charge 24 vehicles. The other garages with EV stations are: Bethesda Capital Crescent (Garage 31), Woodmont Corner (Garage 11) and Waverly (Garage 47) garages in Bethesda; the Cameron-Second (Garage 7) and Kennett Street (Garage 9) garages in Silver Spring; and the Amherst Garage (Garage 45) in Wheaton.
All the stations are connected to the nationwide ChargePoint Network of searchable charging stations, are Chargepoint Level 2, and accept payment using a ChargePoint Network card or RFID enabled credit card.
Donate Food and Get a Free Ride on Ride On April 24 to 30
"The Give and Ride program is a wonderful opportunity for bus riders to conveniently help those who are going hungry, and for the County to recognize the donors' generosity," said Montgomery County Department of Transportation Director Al Roshdieh. "It's another great way to show our community spirit by giving and sharing."
Food collection bags will be placed near the fare box on all of Ride On's buses. Ride On also urges riders using free services to participate in the food drive and bring their donations to the buses, as well.
All food donations, whether one or more cans, will be valued at the regular fare rate of $1.75. An additional donation is required when transferring to other buses. Residents who do not ride the bus but wish to donate food can participate by giving their donations to a bus operator at any Ride On bus stop. Checks made out to Manna Food Center will also be accepted. Writing in "Ride On" on the "For" or "Memo" line in the lower left corner of a check will make it easier to track the success of the program.
For more information, visit Ride On's website or call 311 within the County or 240-777-0311 outside the County between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Or, visit MC311 online.
Al Roshdieh Joins Regional Leaders at Launch of Spring Street Smart Campaign
The event marks the launch of the spring Street Smart public awareness and enforcement campaign. To drive home the call for safety, police departments throughout the D.C. area will support the campaign with increased enforcement of traffic laws that protect people walking and biking.
From April 11 to May 8, regional law enforcement will step up their efforts to identify and ticket drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists who break traffic safety laws. Violations such as failing to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks, running red lights, or jaywalking can result in fines up to $500. In addition, drivers may receive points on their driver record.
"It only takes one moment of inattention to have devastating consequences,"said MCDOT Director Al Roshdieh, "and that is why everyone -- drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists -- all who use our roads need to look out for each other. The County is committed to improving multimodal connections, making walking and biking safer, improving access for bus riders and reexamining road design with a view towards developing better options for all users. Our efforts are succeeding. Over the last five years, the average number of pedestrian fatalities in Montgomery County declined by 38 percent."
The Street Smart campaign kickoff took place at the Paul S. Sarbanes Silver Spring Transit Center, a multi-modal transit hub, serving pedestrians, bicyclists, bus riders, and train passengers. The Silver Spring Metrorail Station serves about 13,000 rail customers each weekday, and 24 bus routes serve the Transit Center, providing transportation service to more than 70,000 riders per day in Maryland and the District.
The Street Smart campaign offers safety tips for all travelers (see below). In an effort to prevent pedestrian and bicyclist deaths and injuries, the campaign partners media with enforcement to encourage all drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians to be alert, follow traffic safety laws, and stay safe.
To learn more about Street Smart, visit BeStreetSmart.net and follow us on twitter.com/COGStreetSmart.
MCDOT Ramps Up Road Resurfacing and Repair Projects in April
Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) extends the life of roads by making full depth permanent patching, excavating deteriorated areas and repairing the road base with hot mix asphalt. The following projects will be completed in two phases. Phase I will begin in April and includes excavations and repairs. Phase II will occur in the fall when MCDOT completes the resurfacing by applying the final layer of hot mix asphalt.
The work for the projects listed below is likely to be noisy and to require daily short-term parking restrictions. Advisory signs will be posted. Work hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. The projects are expected to take six to eight weeks to complete, weather permitting.
The projects are:
The projects are:
- Tuckerman Lane in North Bethesda, east of MD 355
- Nebel Street in North Bethesda, between Randolph Road and Nicholson Lane,
- Scottsbury Drive in Germantown
- Epsilon Drive in Rockville
- Richter Farm Road in Germantown, between Maryland Route 118 and Maryland Route 117
SAVE THE DATE: Montgomery County GreenFest is April 30
Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will be an active participant in this year's GreenFest, which will be held outside of the Takoma Park Community Center on Saturday, April 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We hope to see you there! Visit MCDOT's exhibit to learn more about what we do and pick up some great giveaways. There'll be a fun activity for kids.
Here's some ways to find out more about what MCDOT is doing to enhance the environment and promote sustainability:
Here's some ways to find out more about what MCDOT is doing to enhance the environment and promote sustainability:
- Come hear MCDOT Director Al Roshdieh, who will be a featured speaker at a talk about sustainable transportation sponsored by four local community green groups – Poolesville Green, Green Wheaton, Bethesda Green and Silver Spring Green. The panel will be held in the Takoma Park Community Center from 3 to 4 p.m. Other speakers include Casey Anderson, Montgomery County Planning Board chair; Jessica Zdeb, Toole Design Group; and Pete Tomao, Coalition for Smarter Growth.
- Look for one of Ride On's hybrid electric buses at the electric car show. Never been on a bus? Take a tour and learn more about Ride On service near you.
- Attend the annual Landscape Beautification and Photography contests awards ceremony at 1:30 p.m. in the Piney Branch Elementary School. Find out what people have been doing to beautify our County and see if you might qualify next year.
- Participate in a fun scavenger hunt to learn more about our environment and win some great prizes. MCDOT is a sponsor.
MDOT and MCDOT to Hold MD355 Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Planning Study Open Houses
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), in partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), invites the public to attend two open houses to learn more about and provide input on plans to develop Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) along a portion of the MD 355 corridor from Bethesda to Clarksburg. At the open houses, residents will have the opportunity to meet the project team and get more information about:
- How BRT works, what it looks like and other details about operations;
- The study process and schedule;
- Existing conditions in the study area; and
- A draft preliminary purpose and need statement for the project.
The first Open House is scheduled for Thursday, April 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Bethesda–Chevy Chase High School Cafeteria, 4301 East-West Highway, Bethesda.
The second Open House will be held Tuesday, May 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Gaithersburg High School Cafeteria, 101 Education Boulevard, Gaithersburg.
The same information will be presented at each meeting and attendees are encouraged to stop by anytime during the open houses.
Project information is also available online or by phone by calling the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Office of Customer and Community Relations at 410-767-3999, toll-free at 866-743-3682 or TTY 410-539-3497.
MTA encourages residents to submit questions or comments by email or by mail to Maryland Transit Administration, 6 St. Paul Street, Suite 902, Baltimore, MD 21202.
Ride On Adds Text Alert Option to Keep Customers Informed
Riders can now sign up to receive text alerts from Ride On. To sign up, text MONTGOMERY RIDEON (in all caps) to 468311 or visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/govdelivery, select "SMS/Text Message" as subscription type and then check the "Ride On Services" box.
There are lots of other options for staying current with the latest Ride On news:
- Visit us online at www.RideOnBus.com
- Like us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RideOnMCT
- Follow us on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/RideOnMCT
- Watch us on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/c/RideOnMCT
Saturday, April 16, 2016
MCDOT Announces Adopt A Road Winners
This Earth Month, consider becoming an Adopt A Road participant. MCDOT recruits and manages volunteers who have adopted more than 450 road segments. Residents, businesses and organizations sponsor clean ups to keep their adopted road segment litter free – and keep trash from washing into storm drains and polluting our County waterways.
Each month, the group collecting the most trash is recognized for their efforts. The winners for October, November and December 2015 were the Izaak Walton League Wildlife Achievement Chapter, Rockland Farms in Poolesville and Smokey Glen Farm in Germantown.
Those interested in adopting a road can obtain more information on MCDOT's website, or contact us at 240-777-7155 or mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com.
Spring Means More Walking and Biking: Follow These Tips to Stay Safe
The flowers are blooming and the weather is getting warmer. Whether walking, biking, or driving — more people want to be outside. Stay safe when spending time outdoors. The Street Smart campaign offers the following safety tips.
If you're driving . . .
· Look twice for people in crosswalks and yield to pedestrians and bicyclists.
· Be careful when passing stopped vehicles.
· Yield to pedestrians and cyclists at intersections when you're turning.
· Allow three feet when passing bicyclists.
· Look for cyclists and cars before you open your door.
· Slow down and obey the speed limit.
· Avoid using your cell phone while driving.
If you're walking . . .
· Cross the street at the corner and use marked crosswalks when they're available.
· Wait for the "Walk" signal to cross the street.
· Before crossing look left, right, and left again.
· Be seen! If you're walking after dark or in bad weather, make it easier for drivers to see you by wearing light clothing or something reflective.
· Don't text while you're crossing the street.
· If you're on an off-street trail, obey all posted signage and approach intersections with caution.
If you're biking . . .
· Obey all traffic signs and traffic lights.
· Ride in the direction of traffic, at least a car-door-width away from parked cars.
· Use hand signals so drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians know what you're going to do.
· Always wear a helmet.
· Use lights if you're riding in the dark.
· If you're on an off-street trail, obey all posted signage and approach intersections with caution.
SHA to Hold Public Meeting about Proposed Project Along US 29 to Improve Safety and Accessibility
The Maryland Department of Transportation's State Highway Administration (SHA) will hold a public meeting to provide information about a project being designed to improve safety and accessibility along 0.3 miles of US 29 (Columbia Pike) from Lockwood Drive to Burnt Mills Avenue. The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 21, at Burnt Mills Elementary School, 11211 Childs Street, Silver Spring from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The project is expected to improve pedestrian connectivity by:
The informational meeting will acquaint the public with project conceptual designs. SHA staff will make a brief presentation at 7 p.m. The public is then encouraged to walk at their own pace through a display area that will feature maps and other project information. SHA representatives will be available to answer questions.
The project is expected to improve pedestrian connectivity by:
- Constructing a new sidewalk adjacent to southbound US 29 from Lockwood Drive to Burnt Mills Avenue and adjacent to eastbound Burnt Mills Avenue from US 29 to Wheeler Drive;
- Constructing a retaining wall behind the new sidewalk along southbound US 29;
- Upgrading roadway signs;
- Realigning the crosswalk across US 29, on the north leg of the Burnt Mills Avenue intersection;
- Reconstructing traffic signals to provide pedestrian accessible signals; and
- Upgrading intersection lighting
28th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup, April 16
The Alice Ferguson Foundation is sponsored its Annual Potomac River Cleanup on April 16, from 9 a.m. to noon. Last year, more than 20,000 volunteers in four states and the District of Columbia participated in this event, removing 1.2 million pounds of trash from watersheds. Volunteers can participate in numerous other cleanups throughout Earth Month, as well. Find an event here or visit potomaccleanup.org for more details.
Participants can enter their photos or videos in an annual Cleanup Photo Contest. Send images or files to firstname.lastname@example.com and put "Photo Contest" in the subject line. View last year's winners.
Residents Invited to Participate in Live Online Discussion with County Executive Ike Leggett
Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett will hold a "virtual" town hall meeting on Wednesday, April 20 from 2 to 3 p.m. County residents may submit questions to the County Executive before and during the chat at Live Discussion with Ike Leggett. Questions and answers will be posted both during and after the chat. For more information, call the Office of Public Information at 240-777-6507.
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In building out a disaster recovery strategy, many IT executives make these common mistakes. Here's how to work around them.
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systems in the same way -- complexly -- representing one of the biggest mistakes in disaster recovery planning.
As companies bolster their DR capabilities to reduce ordinary downtime costs and stay online 24/7 -- and not to just mitigate risk -- they are employing a greater breadth of technologies, according to Forrester Research Inc., from server virtualization to host-based replication and optimized wide area networks (between remote, colocated or outsourced sites).
The problem can be getting all those pieces to work together when you need them.
Mistake No. 1: Lack of flexibility. The default approach to disaster recovery planning is often to conjure a list of common disasters and figure out how to bring IT systems back up if they occur, said Paul Clifford, founder of Davenport Group, a storage and data recovery consulting firm based in St. Paul, Minn. But that leaves out the most critical element of a good DR plan -- flexibility.
"Probably the biggest mistake we see CIOs make is not building a plan that can adapt," Clifford said.
His remediation? "Simplify IT architecture and centralize control, so you truly have a data-centric approach. If you simplify and centralize, then you get the important element, which is flexibility," Clifford said. (He's the expert who said 80% of system downtime relates to complexity.)
Virtualization is one way to build in flexibility; so are dual-mirrored storage area networks that give you options at multiple locations.
"Once you have the data in hand, and the full-blown images for the other site, you can do whatever you need to do, whether that is bringing it up in a colo [colocation center] or sending data back to the main office, or establishing another primary location," Clifford said.
Mistake No. 2: Underestimating the time it takes to fully implement a disaster recovery plan. That is especially true for companies with remote locations, Clifford said.
"I have yet to call on the IT team that is overstaffed and overfunded," he said. "It takes a very long time to deploy these solutions in remote offices. Nothing happens in a 30-day window."
In fact, in many cases full implementation never actually occurs.
"In some locations we see folks doing backup tapes on servers and relying on admin staff to swap out those tapes and get those tapes off-site. That is just fraught with peril," Clifford said.
Mistake No. 3: Staying with a provider that isn't meeting your needs or isn't as cost effective as it once was. Stephanie Balaouras, an analyst at Cambridge, Mass.-based Forrester, notes that many companies are bringing disaster recovery back in-house for several reasons. These range from "frustrations with DR service providers" to more aggressive recovery objectives, as well as technical advances that allow CIOs to bring the capabilities in-house.
Technology is both more affordable than it used to be -- host-based replication is cheaper and more "bandwidth-efficient" than storage-based replication "and it will still help you achieve recovery objectives you can measure in hours," Balaouras said -- and a company can use it for more than just DR. IT can use a recovery site for application development and testing, for example.
"That said, there are good reasons to stay with a DR provider," Balaouras advised. Provider costs are also decreasing, with the advent of commoditized solutions and a la carte offerings.
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A BBDBA refight of 'Ain Jalut', where the empires of the Mongols & Mamluks clashed in Syria. This was a mass scrap of Horseman with the Mamluks having a few Foot Troops. Jack would play the part of the Mamluk commander 'Baibars', while I'd be the Mongols commanded by 'Ketboga'. Historically this was a win for the Mamluks & in doing so threw back the Mongols from a possible invasion of the Holy Land & North Africa.
The inspiration for this came from the 'Crusades' issue (#13) of Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy. The fantastic Spanish Wargame Magazine. The Terrain was just to be a flat plain, with Hills in one corner & a river on the other flank. Historically the Mamluks attacked from the South.
In our game the setup is the reverse.
BBDBA Army Lists
IV/35 Mongol Conquest 1206-1461
3x3Cv(Gen), 6x3Cv, 27x2LH
IV/45 Mamluk Egyptian, 1250-1517
3x3Cv(Gen), 18x3Cv, 6x2LH, 3x3Aux, 3x2Ps, 3x7Hd
Intial Setup & directions of attack
Mongol Attack from across the battlefield
Mongol Light Horse race into action
An impressive sight, 7 elements of Mongol Cavalry in the centre.......
....up against 18 Mamluk Cavalry elements. hhhmmmmmm....
Screaming Mamluks up close
Mamluk Foot, 3 Hordes , 2 Auxillia & 3 Psiloi. General at the Back.
This meagre bunch formed Jacks Left Flank
The Mamluk Juggernaut, view from Jacks side
Good Pips & the Mongol light Horse close the distance.
The plan was to take both Flanks & encircle the centre.
In a move that takes me by suprise. Jacks Mamluks split ino an 'arrowhead'
Eh I'm dumbstruck....What's he been reading?
View from the Mongol Left, suddenly they're in danger.
Nice view of the Mamluks Centre
The attack on the Mongol right stalls when 2 Light Horse Flee from combat.
Some Mongols make it to the edge of the board, but they are held by the Mamluk Psiloi.
Nice shot of the Mamluk Cavalry as it smashes into the Mongols
It's a big scrap but eventually numbers count, the Mamluks force back the Mongols.
Success on the left, Mongol Light Horse capture the Mamluk camp.
However also on my left flank it's Mongol Light Horse vs Mamluk Cavalry.
Again Mamluk numbers count, the Mongol Left then breaks.
The Mamluk General enters the combat on the right.
It's no good... Mamluk Cavalry swarm General Ketboga
The Mongol right is broken, Light Horse Flee from the field.
Jack is unusually bloodthirsty & offers no quarter. He goes for the complete destruction of the Mongols. With General Ketboga slain & the final Mongol command broken, the game ends.
Final view of the field from the Mongol Left,
Just like the Historical outcome, the Mamluks win in our version too.
I didn't like the look of this one from the start. 18 Mamluk Cavalry elements
was a lot to overcome. While the Mongol Light Horse got forward quick
enough, they just lacked the offensive punch when it came to combat.
Suddenly Mongol losses began to mount & Jack took great delight in
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A memorial ride is being organized to honor Chris Vogts, who was tragically struck and killed on his bicycle on a ride from Madison to New Orleans earlier this year. Chris worked at Budget Bicycle in Madison, and was beloved by riders across the not only for his signature red beard, but also his incredibly cheerful demeanor and passion for all-things bicycling.
From the ride's site:
It's happening in T-9 days, y'all.
The Christopher "Red" Vogts Memorial Bike Tour, Madison to New Orleans.
Please join us on the first night of this journey. We will ride about 26 miles from Madison to New Glarus State Park for camping and remembering before a small group heads south along the Mississippi River Trail to finish Red's last ride.
WHERE: Meet at Budget Bicycles (1230 Regent St, Madison WI).
WHEN: Saturday, November 2nd at 11:00 am and returning Sunday afternoon when you're ready.
BRING: YOUR BICYCLE, camping gear, food/drink for the evening and morning, stories, sounds, music, yourselves.
**Note: This first leg of the ride is almost entirely on dedicated bicycle trail and it's beautiful — a perfect opportunity to bring friends or family who are new to bicycle camping or longer distance rides. They will NOT be disappointed 🙂
Ride out with us to experience the pure joy of cycling and the freedom of traveling on 2-wheels that Red knew so well.
With questions, thoughts, or to RSVP, check out our Facebook event!
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yeah, what a stupid idiot, what's up with the ignorant sexist comment. YOU have no respect for your wife, shame on you,
Revealed!! What Does "Refurbished" Really Mean?
While you'll mostly see brand-new products at Ben's Bargains, you'll occasionally run across the word refurbished on some of the deals that we post. What exactly does refurbished mean, and is it just a marketing term for "used" or "spit polished"?
Manufacturers and resellers are legally required to label a product as refurbished after they recondition it and sell it. This typically occurs when an opened product is returned by a customer for whatever reason or the product was damaged in shipping from the manufacturer. The process of reconditioning can be as simple as replacing the box and resealing it or as complicated as replacing a screen, swapping out a battery, and running tests. So, yeah, it may have been used, but "used" in the context of a 30-day return. It also may not have been used at all.
Refurbished, reconditioned and recertified all pretty much mean the same thing. Recertified may refer to some kind of warranty being included, but it's not an exclusive label. If you're buying any refurbished product, you want to first make sure there is a warranty, then check the length of the warranty and lastly whether it's a manufacturer or store warranty.
At Ben's Bargains, we focus on refurb deals that are manufacturer refurbished. The Apple Store is one of the best examples of manufacturer refurbished bargains. Apple Store refurbs are nearly indistinguishable from their brand-new counterparts–new battery, new shell and same one-year warranty–except at a savings of 10% to 25% off. (It comes in a brown box instead of the retail box.) With Apple, this may be the only time you see any significant savings outside of Black Friday.
Manufacturer refurbs can also be found at online resellers like Amazon, Newegg and eBay. eBay will even distinguish between "manufacturer refurbished" and "seller refurbished" on the product page. We avoid explicitly labeled seller refurbished deals because we're not sure if this meant some guy wiped down the screen with a bottle of Windex or Scotch-taped a bashed-in box. It's one step closer to "pre-owned," "used" and "ewwwsed," and we don't do used deals on Ben's.
Traditionally, we've also avoided refurbished hard drives and small kitchen appliances (what's that stain?). There are occasionally some great savings to be found in those categories and we could change that policy if enough of you would like to see those types of refurbs.
So, what do you think of refurbished deals? What has your experience (good or bad) been with refurbs? Would you like to see more, or are we doing too many of them? Let us know in the comments!
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Jeez, Ken. That was rude. Really not funny at all.
I just bought a certified refurbished Fujifilm Instax mini 8 for $50 ($5 cheaper than Walmart for the colour I wanted!!) AND free same day shipping??? (I have Prime!) STEAL! I just really hope when I get it today (it's currently 6am haha) it's in good condition and not damaged at all. :/
Sometimes refurbished doesn't really mean refurbished at all, instead they're factory overruns that are put in white or brown boxes so they won't be mistaken as retail priced products. Sandisk audio players and Logitech mice /etc come to mind.
Yeah, but I've never understood how electronics can be called 'factory refurbished' when the factories are in Asia. Assembled in the US is far from 'Made' in the US. I've been burned twice now on 'factory' refurbed HDTV's.
Manufacturer refurbs are a sure bet, IMHO. I have bought maybe ten refurbished items and not one has failed to perform well or even looked like it was previously used. Only difference is, usually the item comes in a brown box instead of the nicer retail box. Seller refurbs give me pause, but if a seller has the right return policy (seller pays return) and a good reputation. I usually go for it. These purchases have all been winners, too.
I think my wife would fall into the class of refurbished when I met her.!
Ouch, man…
Hopefully she's an Apple refurb.
What an idiotic thing to say! If she is a refurb then so are you! Stupid sexist jerk!
Show some respek for your wife… Smh
and you would fall into the class of DOA. she needs an RMA on you.


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Brunel University London is a public research university located in Uxbridge, London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1966, it was named after the Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
Brunel's campus is located on the outskirts of Uxbridge. It is organised into three colleges and three major research institutes, a structure adopted in August 2014 which also changed the university's name to Brunel University London. Brunel has over 12,900 students and 2,500 staff, and had a total income of £200.7 million in 2014/15, of which 25% came from grants and research contracts.
Brunel College of Technology separated from Acton Technical College in 1957, and focused on the education of engineers. Brunel College of Technology was awarded the status of College of Advanced Technology in 1960 and became Brunel College of Advanced Technology in 1962. In June 1966 Brunel College of Advanced Technology was awarded a Royal Charter and became Brunel University London. It is sometimes described as a British "plate glass university".
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Every major producer of products or services fears disruptive forces in the marketplace. No industry is immune from these forces including healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, education and retail. Equally vulnerable are company leaders such as Facebook and EBay -- need I mention Blockbuster or Blackberry? Why is disruption inevitable? Can it be predicted? Can it be avoided?
This presentation examines the predictable path traveled by disruptive products or services. I will examine the characteristics of the disruption (compared to the dominant product or service) and the economic conditions allowing it to gain a foothold in non-mainstream markets. Participants will follow the lifecycle of the disruption as it slowly migrates upstream from the fringe to the primary market where it eventually challenges the dominant technology or service. I will then present a clear case of how a strategy of continuous innovation in the mature organization can actually pre-empt the disruptive event.
What does all of this mean for user experience organizations? Traditionally, we have devoted all of our efforts to optimizing today's products, with little attention directed to tomorrow's offerings. We leave this work to others in the organization. Who said that innovation is the exclusive domain of MBAs, engineers, and marketers? I will build a strong case for UX professionals having a seat at the "innovation table." Quite simply, who is better positioned to deeply understand the unmet needs, values, limitations and abilities of our users? Similarly, who is better positioned to transform those insights into design innovation?
Naturally, innovation requires changes in the way we think and work. This presentation will conclude by outlining necessary accommodations in our research methods and encouraging the use of "design-thinking" practices to creatively explore the innovation landscape.


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Why do we get sick?
With the colder weather, we spend more time indoors with forced air heat. This dry heat dries out the mucous membranes lining the respiratory tract, nose, mouth and beyond into the lungs. We tend to increase our intake of rich dairy and egg based foods over the holidays, which promote the overproduction of mucous in the respiratory tract. Excess mucus traps and supports the growth of bacteria and viruses. Our fast-paced lifestyles, even more hectic over the holidays, are not at all conducive to strong immune function.
What we can do:
- At the first sign of illness, slow down immediately and rest to prevent the illness from taking hold. It is better to stop activity in the short term rather than having your activity stop you.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Get 8 hours of sleep, relax often, eat moderately, drink plenty of pure water and decrease consumption of alcohol, coffee, and sugar. (Sugar almost immediately decreases immune function).
- Viruses are often passed by touch. Wash your hands frequently and avoid shaking hands with those who are already sick.
- Eat very lightly at first sign of feeling badly in a non-specific way--it is especially useful to cut back to only fruits and vegetables. Follow your body's inclination. If you are hungry, eat more and if not, eat less.
- Make choices that promote strong immune function. A few examples include: switching from coffee to tea consumption which has antibacterial and antiviral action; eating garlic liberally, for its antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal activity; and adding yogurt to your diet as it sets up a beneficial situation in the colon, helping to strengthen this underpinning of good health.
- Take Echinacea, potentially mixed with Goldenseal, as a tincture or in capsule form, at the first sign you are starting to come down with a cold. Continue taking these until all signs of illness have gone. Should you succumb, continue the tincture throughout out the course of the illness, to shorten its length and decrease its severity.
- Useful early homeopathic prevention includes the use of Oscillococcinum or other potentised flu products or Ferrum phos cell salt for early stages of feverish conditions. As with Echinacea products, these homeopathic medicines can stop an illness in the early stages.
- As a prevention measure, take a good high potency multivitamin-mineral from a health food store, naturopathic physician or other natural health practitioner, daily, with at least 1000 mg. vitamin C, 5,000 IU vitamin A, 20,000 IU beta carotene, 400 IU vitamin E, 15 mg. zinc and 25+ mg. of the B vitamins.
- Use a humidifier in your bedroom overnight to moisten the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract.
- Take a long, hot bath with a teaspoon of added Eucalyptus or Thyme oil (unless you are taking homeopathic medicines). Towel-dry and then pop into bed for a deep rest.
Source: Ellen Potthoff, D.C., N.D., Alternative Medicine Newsletter HealthMall.com
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Sometimes you capture just the right moment, the Village Creeme Shop is photo worthy by itself, having this cute little girl enter the shot makes it perfect.
I captured my daughter taking a photo of this deer carving.
The Alpaca Apparel store, the owners live outside of town with their herd of Alpaca's. I never realized how very soft there coats are!
I love the detail and colors on this building.
Art on Main was filled with beautiful original art from Vermont artist.
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Pretty much the most awesome workout ever. Dance to great music, with great people, and burn a ton of calories without even realizing it.
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The perfect combo of fun and fitness has made Zumba®classes a world-wide phenomenon.
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It's easier than ever to find a class near you.
The class that started the dance-fitness revolution and changed the way we look at a "workout" forever. It's fun, effective and best of all? Made for everyone!
How It Works
We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check.
A total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.
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Perfect for our younger Zumba® fans! Kids 7-11 years old get the chance to be active and jam out to their favorite music.
How It Works
Zumba® Kids classes feature kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography. We break down the steps, add games, activities and cultural exploration elements into the class structure.
Helps develop a healthy lifestyle and incorporate fitness as a natural part of children's lives by making fitness fun. Classes incorporate key childhood development elements like leadership, respect, team work, confidence, self-esteem, memory, creativity, coordination, cultural awareness.
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Finding a website designer is easy. The difficulty lies in finding the right designer for your website. Even references do not play much of a role when it comes to choosing the best. Why? It is not necessary that the right designer for someone else will be the 'right' designer for you.
There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to choosing a website designer for your business.
However, with a little prep work you can make the process a little easier.
Moreover, today I am sharing my guide to finding the best website designer for your project and make the search as stress-free as possible.
First, let's quickly run through what a website designer is and where to start your search.
In broad terms, a website designer creates the design and layout of your website based on your unique set of requirements. A good website designer will have the skills to not only create a nice looking website but also make it fit for the purpose. Website designers usually fall into two categories – either they create the design and outsource the development, or they take care of both the design and development.
Website developers work on implementing designs into a working version. The actual design may have been done by someone else, and they only work on building the functionality.
So where do you find your ideal website designer? You could:
- Ask your friends and family for recommendations
- Seek recommendations from fellow business owners
- Put out a request on social media
- Visit websites you like and check if the designers link is included in the footer
- Alternatively, open up Google and start a search
Now we are ready to roll up our sleeves and get searching for a website designer. Here are seven points you should take into consideration.
Starting Point
Every successful website does more than just look nice. It has a function, a purpose. Without that, it is just a pretty website with little substance.
So before you even begin your search for a website designer, you need to figure out exactly what you want from your website. Having a clear picture in mind of the goals for your website will allow you to find the most suitable designer.
The goals of your website depend entirely on your business, but examples include:-
- Selling products or advertising services online
- Getting people to sign up to a newsletter to send them regular offers, news, etc.
- Encourage signups to email or online courses
- Taking bookings for services
- Allowing people to contact you for further information
Style & Method of Communication
Communication is a key element in a successful client and designer relationship. Without clear communication, the project suffers, and you can be left feeling let down and misunderstood.
To avoid any communication mishaps ask your prospective website designer their preferred method of communication.
Some designers use the only medium of email throughout the project development which is perfectly fine. However, if you prefer to meet in person or have a regular phone or Skype calls you may find this is not possible. Finding this out before you begin will save you any frustrations or problems later on.
Along with the method, the style of communication is also a crucial part of the website design process.
During your initial discussions with a designer, you should not be left feeling confused or overwhelmed. A good designer will be able to break down the process for you, without you needing a jargon-busting guide.
Portfolio & Client Testimonials
Most website designers have a portfolio section on their website to show off a selection of previous work. Take a good look at the projects in the portfolio as this will give you a better idea of the styles and capabilities of the designer.
It is important to not only look at the appearance of the websites but also the functionality.
- Are they easy to navigate?
- Do they have a clear purpose?
- Is the information and contact information easy to find?
A website designer who produces websites that look good, but lack in functionality, may not be able to deliver a goal-orientated website.
Client testimonials are another fantastic way to get a real sense of a designer's abilities from the people with whom they have already worked.
Did they help clients achieve their goals? Were they able to produce high-quality solutions that generate the desired results for their clients? These are some result metrics that you need to know about the designer. These would help in determining the true potential of the designer you are looking to hire.
Reading testimonials and case studies can give you further peace of mind. You can be sure that businesses are willing to endorse the designer and their work. Don't be afraid to reach out to their previous clients to ask further questions about their experiences.
Planning your budget should be a top priority when considering a website design. It can be a significant and deciding factor when choosing the website designer for your project.
Website designer rates vary greatly and can range for $100 to $20,000+ for a standard website. Quite a difference, right? A budget will immediately help you narrow down the designers who can do what you need within your price range.
Think of your website as an investment in your business. Moreover, as tempting as it may be to go with the cheapest option to save money, it is not recommended. A website that doesn't fit your needs or performs well is going to cost you more in the long run and have a significant impact on your success online.
Timescale & Availability
Do you have a timescale for completion? If so, ask your potential designer about their estimated timescales and availability.
You may find that some designers have immediate openings whereas others are booked out months or even a year in advance. It is best to ask up front so that you can factor the time for completion into your launch.
Ownership Of the Website & Domain
Typically website designers have a contract detailing the terms and conditions of their service. Within the document are details of what to expect from the designer, the requirements from you, payment schedules and importantly, the website copyrights.
This may not seem like a big deal when you excitedly sign the contract and get to work on creating your website, however, it can cause problems in future. Let's say; you decide to move your website, who would own the copyrights after the move? This is a complex issue which should be taken care of at the time of the contract signing.
It should be stated clearly as to who owns the copyrights of the website and files upon completion of the project.
Similarly, if a designer purchases the domain name on your behalf, is it registered in your name or the designers? Are you able to transfer ownership to yourself or will the designer retain the domain if you decide to change provider in future?
These are all complex intricacies of an agreement that should be dealt with utmost focus before you get into a binding agreement.
Is After-development Support Provided?
After your website is live, does the designer provide you with after-sales support? You will always have questions or need help once the website development is complete. Particularly, if you are not hands-on with updating and maintaining websites on your own.
Ask any potential designer if this is something that they provide or whether you would need to look at additional sources.
Most good designers will offer some support post-launch, either in the form of email, video or online consultation. Whatever the case maybe, you need to decide which services you need support for and for how long.
It is also worth asking if the designer offers an update and maintenance service. You may not want or have the time and resources to make regular updates to your website. Having the designer take care of that side of things for you can save you a few headaches in future.
Final Thoughts
A website is an important business asset that needs to be placed in the hands of a designer with knowledge and experience. Having both practical and design capabilities will ensure that your website fulfills your desired goals.
Finding a website designer that can help you do that does not have to be intimidating or challenging. By taking the time to research potential designers and getting clear on your plans for the website, you can make it less stressful. Moreover, the right designer is a worthwhile investment in your business future, especially in this digital age of technology.
Author Info: Claire Muldoon is the founder & designer at Wildflowers & Pixels. With over ten years of experience in the design industry, she specializes in creating websites and branding for small businesses across the globe. You can follow her on Twitter @wildflowerspix.
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The Best Symphonies Of All Time
List Rules Vote up the top music symphonies from any musical era.
A list of absolute best symphonies of all time, ranked as the best by music lovers and the Ranker community. Featuring some of the best pieces of classical music ever written, this list hass the best symphonies of all time, with video of great performances of each symphony. What are the absolute best symphonies of all time?
This list features the best symphonies from history's greatest classical composers, such as Beethoven, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, Mozart, and Sibelius. Musicians such as great violinists and the best classical pianists have performed these symphonies, including Beethoven's 9th (Choral) Symphony, Dvorak's 9th (New World) Symphony, Tchaikovsky's 6th Symphony, Mozarts 40th (Great) Symphony, and Tchaikovsky's 4th Symphony.Vote up the best symphonies in music history below, or add any famous or popular symphony you think is great if it isn't already on the list.


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Flight Control, which did very well as an app with the iPhone's multitouch controls, is getting a release for PlayStation Move at launch. It's also playable with the PS3's standard controller.
The game will be sold over the PlayStation Store; no price was given in the news release, but it will be available in all regions except Asia on Sept. 15, the date PlayStation Move launches in Europe. It launches Sept. 19 in North America. When Move arrives Oct. 21 in Japan, Flight Control will become available there.
The game's news release says a PS3 exclusive, super-sized "Metropolis" map will be included with the game's standard map set. For more about the game, check out our review - written by Gawker Media boss man Nick Denton.
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Horizons – where the sky meets the earth. Looking out across an ocean, when you spot the straight horizontal line, or the visible horizon, it really is only about three miles out due to the Earth's curvature. We see less ocean than perceived. It is too bad. I love the ocean.
Also, I would love to show you an ocean horizon but not today. Instead, we travel inland and of course, I packed a haiku set to take along.
skirting horizon
brobdingnagian oddball
where earth meets the sky
where earth meets sky
iron limbs intimidate
blemish horizon
Are these artificial structures an eyesore or beautiful art filling up the horizons? What do you think?
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SPRINGFIELD - Gov. Bruce Rauner says he remains "deeply optimistic" that lawmakers will come together for the good of Illinois, restoring fiscal responsibility and approving fundamental changes in the way state government works, according to State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove).
Rauner delivered his third "State of the State" address to a joint session of Illinois lawmakers Jan. 25 in the House of Representatives chambers.
"Given all our assets-a well-trained workforce, top-notch universities, some of the best farm land in the nation, and our many transportation resources- Illinois should be leading the nation, but we aren't," Oberweis said. "Years of tax-and-spend policies and strong-arm tactics by the politicians in Springfield-led by the House Speaker-have resulted in one of the highest overall tax burdens, $11 billion in unpaid bills, and the largest unfunded pension system liability in the country. This must stop."
Oberweis said the Rauner Administration has been working to bring a new direction to Illinois, but is dealing with the cumulative effects of years of tax-and-spend policies and questionable budgeting practices. The Governor's Office of Management and Budget has released its three-year fiscal projections mandated by state statute, and those projections show that under "auto-pilot" budgets over the next three years, the state's backlog of bills could reach $34 billion by June 30, 2020.
The 25th District Senator said he stands ready to work with Gov. Rauner and his fellow lawmakers to promote the kind of economic climate that encourages job creation and growth. Other legislative issues that need action this year are property tax relief; education funding and reforms that prepare young people for careers; workers' compensation and regulation reforms that encourage business growth and jobs; and reining in state spending.
"We must implement common-sense reforms like those proposed by the Governor for workers' comp reform, term limits, property tax relief, redistricting reform, and pension reform," Oberweis said. "We must do what is needed to keep people and businesses from leaving our state in record numbers. We must send a strong message that entrepreneurs and jobs are welcome in Illinois."
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Published at Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 - 04:58:04 AM. Bedding. By Valentin Cordonnier.
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Right now I hate Alberta
Evolution classes optional under proposed Alberta law:
A controversial Alberta bill will enshrine into law the rights of parents to pull their children out of classes discussing the topics of evolution and homosexuality.
The new rules, which would require schools to notify parents in advance of "subject-matter that deals explicitly with religion, sexuality or sexual orientation," is buried in a bill that extends human rights to homosexuals. Parents can ask for their child to be excluded from the discussion.
"This government supports a very, very fundamental right and that is parental rights with respect to education," said Premier Ed Stelmach.
The public secular school system allowing religious people to pick and choose which parts of human rights and rational thought are going to be exercised in the public square??
They don't like scientific facts, and they hate homosexuals, so instead of having to notice any of them, they can just walk around with their hands over their ears going "Lalalalala, I can't hear or see you!"
Christian Shari'a law! Enshrined right into a secular state!
I am beyond disgusted. Today I hate my home province more than I can possibly express.
I wish all those bigoted, anti-democratic, narrow-minded wingnut Christian Taliban neo-Cons would move to Iran where they belong and where they can impose all their anti-human beliefs on each other to their hearts' content.
Canada's Neo-Con science minister admits he thinks science is based on religion
He did everything but say it explicitly. But it was screaming out as his premise in everything he said.
So I'm spamming this story here as well as at my ExFundie blog, because this is a religious story that has deadly influence on Canada's politics.
Canada's Minister of State for Science and Technology gets asked a question about science ("do you believe in evolution?"), and he answers religiously ("I don't think anybody asking a question about my religion is appropriate").
Read the full story in this Globe and Mail article: Minister won't confirm belief in evolution.
He might have had slight — just slight — justification in mentioning religion, since the basic question was whether he believed in evolution as our government Science guy, people being worried about that because he is a creationist.
And yet.
Do you get what he's admitting?? Two things:
- creationism is religious, not scientific; and therefore its sneaky relative, "Intelligent Design" (which uses the same creationist textbooks but just changes the word "creationism" to "Intelligent Design" to try to sneak it past the regulations about not teaching religion in school), is also religious
- he believes evolution with all its evidence is merely a religious belief; this is a common fallacy taught by creationists, since they don't base anything on actual evidence, but on their religious beliefs
And this is the guy in charge of Canada's science and technology?? Damn, is this country in trouble.
Many scientists fear 10 years of gains will be wiped out by a government that doesn't understand the importance of basic, curiosity-driven research, which history shows leads to the big discoveries. They worry Canada's best will decamp for the United States, where President Barack Obama has put $10-billion (U.S) into medical research as part of his plan to stimulate economic growth.
Indeed. Be afraid, scientists. Be very afraid. We already know the government fires people from Health Canada if their evidence doesn't support the neo-Con ideology. It's going to get worse as long as these bastards hold any power whatsoever in this country.
Just when North America gets rid of faith-based "science" south of the 49th parallel, we've got a guy in charge of our own science who judges scientific ideas not by whether they are supported by sound evidence, but by whether Moses or the apostle Paul like the evidence or not.
Jim Turk, executive director of the Canadian Association of University Teachers, said he was flabbergasted that the minister would invoke his religion when asked about evolution.
"The traditions of science and the reliance on testable and provable knowledge has served us well for several hundred years and have been the basis for most of our advancement. It is inconceivable that a government would have a minister of science that rejects the basis of scientific discovery and traditions," he said.
But at least we've got it on record now, and the moron can't escape it. Creationism is not science, but religion.
Otherwise, he'd have had no problem whatsoever discussing it in the context of a conversation about science. Right?? Right.


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Monique and I attended an art exhibit yesterday evening.
On the first floor, we came upon a horizontal work by an unknown artist.
In a small room nearby hung some dyed fabrics.
On the top floor, ceramic works were displayed.
And on the top-floor terrace, Margherita Muriti from a town near Venice, Italy served clementines, red Côtes du Rhône wine, and Reissdorf beer.
The exhibition ends this Sunday.
Memory of Color – A Group Exposition
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Friday: 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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Gillard and friends move from GetUp to shut up
James Allan
The Australian
July 28, 2011 12:00AM
LATELY the Gillard government has been clothing itself in GetUp! attire, but last week it flirted with adding some ShutUp accessories.
The problems started when the political agenda of this government started to sound remarkably like the agenda of the far left special interest group GetUp!
It's a world view that allows you to believe democracy is a sufficiently malleable principle that you can barefacedly lie to the voters and not pay a big price. (How many billboards have you seen GetUp!, that self-styled protector of democratic values, pay for condemning Julia Gillard for lying to the voters? That would be zero, right?)
I suspect I'm not revealing any state secret when I say the political policy positions of GetUp! -- reeking of po-faced pieties and "We are the World" platitudes -- are distinctly minority ones. If this becomes your core support group as a government then you are in big, big trouble. Which is when Gillard moved from GetUp! to ShutUp. Apparently the thinking is that we have too much free speech here in Australia. Maybe we ought to pick up on the great democrat Bob Brown's musings and go back a few centuries so we can regulate what the press says.
You really can't be against ensuring that only proper, acceptable views get disseminated, can you? I mean, it works in Cuba and Iran and Venezuela, doesn't it? Or if you decide to display your independence from Brown, to show voters who really is boss, you may just opt to bring in new privacy laws that allow new ways to sue other people.
But putting all the siren song supporters of privacy laws to one side (and we can all await with eager anticipation the next GetUp! billboard in support of this latest thought-bubble policy creation), here is what is at stake.
Any new privacy law regime will make inroads on what people can say. It will take some speech off the table.
There is an inevitable trade-off between free speech concerns and privacy concerns. If you shift the goalposts in favour of more privacy, then by definition you place more limits on free speech.
And I think that's a terrible idea. First off, our laws are already easily sufficient to handle phone hacking situations of the sort engulfing Britain at present. So that's a red herring, plain and simple.
Second, more aggressive privacy laws work not simply by allowing people actually to sue. They work also by creating an atmosphere where people censor themselves because they are afraid of being sued, precisely in the same way that our terrible hate speech laws at present over-reach.
Just look at France, which has strong privacy laws. You had an atmosphere there, no doubt also culturally influenced, where the past exploits of Dominique Strauss-Kahn came as a surprise to most people, save reporters. Do you think those exploits, and I explicitly assume that the New York City charges against him will collapse, but do you think his behaviour might influence whether some people voted for him?
Tony Abbott should have no part in this ShutUp agenda. In any contest between free speech and privacy I think long-term best consequences favour the former much more often. Certainly our present status quo needs no rebalancing in favour of more speech restrictions, and that's true even if it's sold under the banner of some human right to privacy, with a few perfunctory references to international treaties.
Amazingly, however, our present GetUp!/Gillard government seems to think a new ShutUp agenda may help it out with the voters. You have to wonder what planet it inhabits.
We can all only watch this train wreck of incompetence with incredulity. From GetUp to ShutUp, the whole thing has been one giant F . . kUp.
James Allan is Garrick professor of law at the University of Queensland.
The Labor Governments coming Internet Censorship measures will give Australians the same access to the internet as does the citizens of Cuba, China, North Korea,Iran and Venezuela. Like all good Socialist Governments they are committed to ensuring the implementation of their "Media Policy" of Freedom from Information for all Australians.
Australia: Labor's SECRET Internet Censorship / Snoop LAWS on hold until after August 2010 Federal election "……disclosure of the document uncensored "could be misleading to the public and cause confusion and premature and unnecessary debate".
Australia 2010 :Australia's "Progressive" Union funded, Australian Labor Party, making sure Australians are protected from information and "unnecessary debate" lest Australians become confused and misled.


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text: grimmie Report post Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Mz that sort of thing Is totally mind boggling! Makes me think about my small rural high school in Cypress and how every dudes truck in the parking lot had a shot gun or deer rifle in the gun rack. Kids duked it out in the halls between classes practically every day but no one ever went out to their trucks and got their gun! It's definitely a sign of the times. Hope you all don't get what the GD has. It's still raining here. We need it but I think it's going to rain the next two days. Blah I will have to get out tomorrow and buy some groceries, when my food is gone I start eating unhealthy. Been out of eggs, so this morning I had a bowl of heart to heart cereal with almond milk and fruit and I am so bloated and uncomfortable from the grain right now. I hate that feeling! I'm waiting for the pain and inflammation to hit too. Haven't started a crochet project yet. I've been practicing making chain stitches trying to loosen up my hands and get some consistent tension and muscle memory going before I start a project. My hands are in bad shape, so It's not been easy, but my chains don't twist any more and the tension is more consistent. I'm hoping doing the fine motor activity of crochet will help my hands. Wait and see. Edited January 9, 2014 by QH_LUV_R Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Budding young writers from the Melton borough are being invited to put pen to paper and enter this year's Rotary Young Writer Competition.
The annual event, run by the combined youth committees of the Rotary Club of Melton Belvoir and the Melton club, recognises young people's writing skills. The winner, or winning school if it's a school entry, will receive an engraved trophy and medal. All entrants will also receive a certificate.
This year's theme is 'Light Up the Community'. Entrants should think about the many types of community in which they may be involved and write either about a project which they know is making a difference, or suggest one which will help others and improve the community. Entries are to be a piece of prose on one side of A4 paper. They can be hand written or word-processed.
The three age groups are junior (aged 7-10), Intermediate (aged 11-13) and Senior (aged 14-17).
Entries can be a piece of class work written at school, a piece of school homework, or an individual entry written at home, but they must reflect the theme. All entries should clearly state that the work is the work of the entrant.
For more details, including where to send entries and when by, call (01664) 500057 or email firstname.lastname@example.com


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Alex Arnautov is a tattoo artist based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
He started his work in 2008 and he experimented a lot of styles, but his favourite is ornamental style, the sacred geometry and dot-work. He loves constructing exact compositions and symmetry and his biggest inspiration is nature, with its proper lines and shapes.


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Rolls-Royce is aiming to put the latest variant of its Trent 1000, designated the 1000-TEN, into service in 2016. The upgraded engine is under development primarily to power the Boeing 787-10X from 2018, but will also be offered for the smaller -8 and -9 models from 2016.
The Trent 1000-TEN is designed to offer up to a 3% improvement in specific fuel consumption compared with the Trent 1000 "package B" baseline engine.
The -TEN will be certificated at 76,000lb (338kN) thrust but will be able, if required, to provide 78,000lb, says Trent 1000 programme executive Pam Robertshaw. The engine will typically deliver 70,000lb for the 787-8 and 74,000lb for the -9.
"It will meet the requirements of the -10X, but actually it's really about Rolls-Royce responding to the market and making sure that we have a very competitive engine out there," says Robertshaw.
"We were going to launch the -TEN regardless of whether Boeing went ahead with the -10X aircraft."
The -TEN will draw on some of the technology developed for the Airbus A350's Trent XWB, as well as R-R's Advance 3 technology demonstration programme. These include a rising-line intermediate-pressure compressor and high-pressure compressor blisks as deployed in the Trent XWB, and a modulated high-pressure air system developed as part of Advance 3.
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The first development -TEN engine will enter production later this year and is due to be run early in 2014 as part of a 500-cycle demonstration.
Meanwhile, the Trent 1000 package C, launched to power the 787-9, will replace the package B standard as the baseline powerplant from early next year, offering an approximately 1% reduction in fuel burn. The 150h endurance type test has been completed.
"The hardware looked especially good when we laid that out last year," says Robertshaw. "We're 200 cycles through our cyclic engine test. We've completed all of our air systems and operability testing, and our first flight test engines that we'll deliver to Seattle for Boeing to go on the -8 and -9 aircraft are in the last stages of build and due to get delivered to Boeing very shortly."
R-R flew two package C development engines using its Boeing 747 flying testbed, completing a total of 17 flights. The trials were aimed at "de-risking" the upgraded intermediate-pressure compressor, air and turbine cooling systems, as well as proving operability characteristics.
A third "full-up" package C engine has been shipped to Arizona to generate further test data and is due to be flown 18 times.
Robertshaw says R-R is yet to determine which customer will operate the first package C engines, and indeed whether the upgraded engine will debut on the 787-8 or -9.
Over 100 Trent 1000 package B engines have been delivered to Boeing to date and the in-service fleet leader has accumulated more than 1,100 cycles. British Airways, Norwegian and Royal Brunei are set to become Trent 1000 operators this year.
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