text: PERISHO, GORDON SAMUEL Name: Gordon Samual Perisho Rank/Branch: O3/US Navy Unit: VA 75, USS KITTY HAWK (CVA 63) Date of Birth: 07 March 1939 (Panama, Canal Zone) Home City of Record: Quincy IL Date of Loss: 31 December 1967 Country of Loss: North Vietnam Loss Coordinates: 184200N 1053700E (WF650675) Status (in 1973): Missing in Action Category: 4 Aircraft/Vehicle/Ground: A6A Refno: 0958 Other Personnel in Incident: John D. Peace (missing) Source: Compiled by Homecoming II Project 30 June 1990 from one or more of the following: raw data from U.S. Government agency sources, correspondence with POW/MIA families, published sources, interviews. Updated by the P.O.W. NETWORK 1998. REMARKS: SYNOPSIS: The USS KITTY HAWK was on duty in Vietnam as early as 1964 and had 131 combat sorties to its credit by the end of 1965, and many more through the remaining years of the Vietnam war. The KITTY HAWK was one of the Forrestal-class "super" carriers, and could operate up to ninety aircraft from her angled deck. One of the aircraft launched from the decks of the KITTY HAWK was the Grumman A6 Intruder The intruder is a two-man all weather, low-altitude, carrier-based attack plane, with versions adapted as aerial tanker and electronic warfare platform. The A6A primarily flew close-air-support, all-weather and night attacks on enemy troop concentrations, and night interdiction missions. Its advanced navigation and attack system, known as DIANE (Digital Integrated Attack navigation Equipment) allowed small precision targets, such as bridges, barracks and fuel depots to be located and attacked in all weather conditions, day or night. The planes were credited with some of the most difficult single-plane strikes in the war, including the destruction of the Hai Duong bridge between Hanoi and Haiphong by a single A6. Their missions were tough, but their crews among the most talented and most courageous to serve the United States. LCDR John D. Peace III was an Intruder pilot and LT Gordon S. Perisho his Bombardier/Navigator; both were assigned to the 75th Attack Squadron onboard the KITTY HAWK. On December 31, 1967, Peace and Perisho were launched from the carrier on a mission to strike a cave storage area in Vinh, North Vietnam. The storage area was heavily defended by light and medium anti-aircraft fire as well as automatic weapons. It was also covered by one known surface-to-air missile (SAM) site. Weather enroute to the target and retirement areas was overcast, with visibility of three to five miles. The elevation of the target area was approximately 30 feet with ridges along the route extending up to 2,200 feet. Shortly after launch, the aircraft experienced radio difficulties and requested that another aircraft relay his position crossing the coastline inbound on his attack. This was accomplished and Perisho proceeded on his mission. At approximately 1430 hours, the aircraft gave an "execute" transmission which activated electronic counter-measures (ECM) support in the target area. This was the last transmission received from him. The aircraft was tracked by radar just north of Vinh and then disappeared from the radar scope at approximately 1431 local time. Rescue aircraft were vectored immediately to within eleven miles of the last known position of Peace's and Perisho's aircraft. However, no distress or emergency radio beeper signals were received. The rapidly deteriorating weather precluded rescue aircraft from proceeding further inland. Electronic surveillance was later initiated. At no time was any emergency transmission heard by any of the search and rescue aircraft. Both Perisho and Peace were declared Missing in Action. Beyond that, no one knows their fate. There clearly exists the opportunity for the two to safely eject and be captured. The area in which their aircraft crashed was heavily defended and densely populated. Over 10,000 reports relating to Americans prisoner, missing and unaccounted for in Southeast Asia have been received by the U.S. Government since 1975. A Pentagon panel concluded in 1986 that there were at least 100 men still alive. Peace and Perisho could be among these men. How much longer must they wait for this country to bring them home? Peace and Perisho represent America's best. Perhaps they perished on that day in December 1967, but perhaps not. Can we afford to abandon our best men? They must be found and brought home.


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Box Score | Video | Season Stats | 2017 Schedule | Tickets
The Basics
Score: Oral Roberts 5 – Missouri State 9
Records: ORU (3-1) – MSU (3-1)
Location: Tulsa, Okla. (J.L. Johnson Stadium)
TULSA, Okla. – Despite a four-run fifth inning, the Oral Roberts baseball team could not hold off Missouri State falling 9-5 in its first mid-week contest Tuesday afternoon at J.L. Johnson Stadium.
The Golden Eagles spotted the Bears three runs in the fourth, but got one run back in the bottom half of the inning on Noah Cummings' solo home run. ORU capitalized on defensive miscues from Missouri State in the fifth to take a 5-3 lead with Trevor McCutchin doubling to start the frame. The sophomore came around to score on a strikeout, wild pitch and Cal Hernandez later scored on another wild pitch. Matt Whatley and Cummings added RBI singles giving the home side its first lead of the contest.
After getting three shutout innings from starter Justin McGregor, the Golden Eagles turned to their bullpen for the remainder of the game, keeping McGregor eligible for the weekend. The relievers struggled over the final six innings allowing six runs in the late innings as the Bears reclaimed the lead and held on for the road win, 9-5.
Quote of the Game
"Obviously, (Noah) led the club in hitting a year ago and is a guy that has turned himself into a really, really good, sound hitter. He is as good as there is. The good thing is you're sitting here at 3-1 and we are excited about that part, but at the same time, we haven't really played well yet. I think once we are able to put some games together and get some games under our belt, and these young guys, especially our bullpen, where roles start to get established, you will see us settle in a little bit." – Head Coach Ryan Folmar
Turning Point
After the Golden Eagles took the lead in the fifth inning, Missouri State answered back with the bases loaded in the top of the sixth. Ryan Skalnik, brother of ORU women's basketball guard, Rachel, cleared the bases with a double pushing the Bears ahead, 6-5, and they did not give up the lead the remainder of the game.
Inside the Box Score
- Cummings belted his second home run of the season and second in as many games, this time sending a liner over the fence in right center. He becomes the first for ORU to accomplish the feat since Michael Hungate in last season's Summit League Championships. The junior went 3-for-4, just a triple shy of hitting for the cycle, adding two RBI.
- Brent Williams added a multi-hit effort for the Golden Eagles going 2-for-3.
- McGregor pitched three innings allowing just two hits and one walk, while striking out two Bear hitters on 36 total pitches.
- Kyler Stout was perfect on the mound for the ninth inning as the redshirt junior struck out two MSU batters in his lone inning of work.
- The eight different pitchers used by ORU were the most this season. Jake Morrison, Bill Lovvorn and Evan Eubanks made their first appearances of 2017 from the bullpen.
- The Golden Eagles struck out 12 times at the plate Tuesday, marking the second time this season they have recorded double-digit strikeouts.
Up Next
The Golden Eagles head to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for their first road test of the season facing perennial power Alabama Feb. 24-26. The three-game series gets underway Friday night at 6:30 p.m. from Sewell-Thomas Stadium with live coverage on the SEC Network.
For the latest information on ORU Baseball, follow the Golden Eagles on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or go to www.ORUAthletics.com. Fans can also receive updates on the team by downloading two mobile apps, ORU Golden Eagles Live and ORU Front Row, available on the App Store and Google Play.

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Coorg, the land of Kodavas, is a district town in Karnataka famous for its coffee estates. This hill station is well known for its rich culture and traditions. Coorg, also known as Kodagu, lies on the border of Mysore, Wayanad and Kannur. There are many popular tourist attractions around this area such as the Raja Seat and Nisargadhama. You can also visit the Buddhist Golden Temple in Bylakuppe and watch elephants bathing in Dubare Elephant Camp. The first thing any visitor would notice about Coorg is the pleasant weather with little bouts of rain and picturesque surroundings. You can try many outdoor activities like angling, trekking and bird watching in the nearby forests like Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary.
Places to Stay
There are good accommodation facilities in Coorg. These hotels are Hotel Maharaja Inn (Tariff – Rs.499), Aarven Retreat Homestay (Tariff – Rs.993), Hotel Rajdarshan (Tariff – Rs.868) and The Lodge (Tariff – Rs.828).
The languages spoken in Coorg are Kannada and Kodava.
Maha Shivratri celebrated in February, Ugadi in March, Kailpold in September, Kaveri Shankaramana in October and Puttari during November-December are some of the important festivals in Coorg.
Places of Interest
There are many tourist attractions in and around Coorg that draws visitors from all over the world. Some of these are Golden Temple (45 km), Abbi Falls (24 km), Madikeri Fort (18 km), Stuart Hill (18 km), Dubare Elephant Camp (29 km) and Nisargadhama (38 km) away from Coorg.
How to Get There
Mysore Airport is the nearest airport, being 139 km away from Coorg.
The nearest railway station is the Subramanya Road Railway Station, which is 112 km away from Coorg.
There are many state-run and private buses that connect Coorg with other nearby cities and towns. Private bus operators such as Ashwini Tours & Travels, Poornima Tours and Hebron Travels run buses from Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore and Chennai to Coorg. Volvo bus is the most preferred choice of all travellers these days.


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Marina Mandarin Singapore by Meritus
The Overview
Enjoying an excellent location in the heart of the city, the hotel offers breathtaking views of Marina Bay and the financial district, as well as direct access to Marina Square shopping mall.
the hotel's 575 well-appointed guest rooms and suites are specially tailored to meet the needs of discerning business and leisure travellers.
Each with a private balcony overlooking the Marina Bay or the city skyline, all our rooms and suites are adorned with the convenience of wireless broadband Internet access, large flat-screen television, spacious work desk and coffee and tea-making facilities.
With a distinctively majestic atrium soaring through 21 levels of the hotel, Marina Mandarin Singapore by Meritus is imbued with a philosophy of providing Asian grace, warmth and care in an atmosphere of relaxed elegance.
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With index funds and bonds not as reliable as they seem to have been in the past, investing in precious metals such as silver is on the rise. This article overviews how the price of silver has changed over time so you can adequately predict how it might change in the future.
If you really want to learn the ins and outs of silver investing you should listen to my friend Minesh Bhindi who has some experienced advice. Click here to register for his next free webinar.
If you've read my guides regarding how to invest in silver, the current situation of silver, and whether it is wise to invest on silver coins this year or not, then you might have a good idea on where this article is going. Basically, what I said was the industrial demand for silver is continuously rising, meaning there are more and more practical uses for the precious metal as each day passes, meaning the price will inevitably rise.
I also said that investment demand for silver is on the rise, meaning more and more people want to convert some of their assets into silver. At the same time, the supply for silver does not currently meet all these demands, making the metal rarer, and more difficult to obtain. This is great news for everyone who currently owns silver. They can resell it at probably a higher price than they initially got it. Not only did they preserve their wealth from the fluctuating values of paper currency, they even made a profit! They basically made their wealth grow by investing on the right thing: silver. Now yes, silver is a wonderful idea for an investment, and you can read my explanation on why buying silver coins is a good idea in 2016 by clicking here, but doing so is still a tricky ordeal.
Like I always say, you need to know exactly what you're doing before you jump right into this new investment idea. As with any form of investment, there are risks that you're gonna have to keep in mind. There are statistics you need to be aware of. What you need are silver price projections.
Predicting the price of silver from this year beyond is a good way to get started, since you'll know exactly what will happen to your assets once you convert them into precious metal. This silver price forecast will be of great use.
The Silver Price and The Market in 2016
So to give you a much needed update, the silver market has taken off in spite of gold's struggle to make new gains. It's also possible that the 11-month high that silver has been experiencing is only the beginning of it. Some of the most recent silver price predictions shifted because of the metal's performance in the market. This can be attributed to China's economic growth, wherein both silver and platinum are benefitting from these shifting expectations.
Considering all current factors that are in play, here is my latest silver price forecast. Do take note that the price is in US dollars per 1 troy ounce.
So for the month of August this year, the maximum price can reach 20.75 while minimum is at 18.62. It's expected to stabilize by next month, September, but it the maximum price for silver during the month of October can reach 21.11 with a minimum of 19.10.
It will continue its upward trajectory well into November, wherein the maximum price may reach 22.17 while the minimum would be 20.5. The average price for this month is 20.86.
By the end of this year, silver should be able to reach a maximum of 21.11 with a minimum of 19.05. Not bad since we started with around 20.0 from August.
Silver Projections For 2017
The next year will be great for silver, with January 2017 sales reaching a maximum price of 22.10 and a minimum of 20.10. February will continue this trend with a maximum price of 22.93 and a minimum of 20.75. The average price for this month should be around 21.64.
By March, you can expect the maximum price for silver to reach nearly 24, while minimum will be at 21.65 – note how this is above the maximum of the predicted price for December 2016. Average price for this month is 22.55.
April 2017 will see silver's price rising to nearly 25.0 with a minimum of 22.33. The month of May will see a slight downgrade with a maximum price of 24.22 and a minimum of 20.82. June and July may follow this downward trend, with a max price ranging from 23.07 to 24.17, while the minimum may drop to 20.82.
Still, with the continuous discovery of new industrial applications for silver, we shouldn't be so surprised to see these prices go above and beyond these current predictions. The price of silver coins and silver bars are still far more stable and consistent in comparison to the value of paper currency. If you wish to protect your assets reliably, precious metals such as silver make good investments. And with the promising trajectory of silver's demand and supply, we can only expect to gain more from this type of investment.
Editor's Note
You have some time yet to learn and familiarize yourself with this type of investment. There are resources and even a free webinar available that teach you. Wealth adviser Minesh Bhindi has a free webinar in which he teaches some basic investing principles and techniques that will help you cash-flow your silver and earn you annual returns of as much as 26.4%.
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I personally feel dental implants are one of the most exciting treatment modalities ever to emerge from the dental profession. Essentially a dental implant is a titanium screw like attachment that is carefully placed into the jawbone. It acts as an anchor for a replacement tooth or several teeth in the case of multiple implants. They can also be used to help secure loose dentures.
Most anyone in reasonable health who wants to replace missing teeth is a candidate for dental implants. You must have enough bone in the area of the missing teeth to provide for the anchorage of the implants. We frequently use implants to replace single teeth or replace several missing teeth. Implants can also be used to secure full dentures.
According to various studies the success of implants is in the 85%-95% range assuming they are properly placed. One of the keys to success is ensuring the receptor site is a good one prior to placing the implant. This sometimes entails developing the site prior to placing the implant. In this office we have restored thousands of implants successfully over the last 15 years.
The restoring dentist needs to be the "quarterback" when doing an implant case. The decision to place dental implants needs to be a joint decision made by the restorative dentist (who will restore the implants), the dentist placing the implants (usually a periodontist or oral surgeon), and the patient. Implants should never be placed until the dentist who actually has to place the final restorations has designed and coordinated the case with the dentist placing the implants and discussed all options with the patient.
As our lifespan increases, the need for some type of permanent dental replacement system becomes very important to our overall health. Dentures and removable bridges have obvious problems. For one thing they can be very loose and unstable. In the case of replacing a single tooth an implant is usually a much more conservative option then "cutting" down teeth on either side of the missing tooth (as is done with a conventional fixed bridge). Implants can provide people with dental replacements that are both functional and esthetic. The demand was always there, we now have the tools to fulfill that demand.
The protocol that was originally developed was we should wait three months for the lower jaw and six months for the upper jaw before we should construct the new dental prosthesis that will be supported by the implants. Since then it has been shown that it is possible load implants in much shorter time periods and in some cases right away. The final decision needs to be made on a case-by-case basis.
The actual procedure to surgically place a dental implant is done under local anesthesia and is generally not at all painful. When the anesthesia wears off after about three or four hours, you might experience some discomfort. This is usually easily controlled with medication. The level of discomfort is quite different from patient to patient, but most patients do not have significant problems.
Sometimes when a dental implant is placed, it is necessary to build up the bone in the area to insure success. The procedure of building up the bone is known as Bone Grafting. Bone grafting is a very common procedure in dentistry and it is used quite a bit for dental implants and in periodontal procedures around natural teeth. In order to do bone grafting, we need a source of bone to place in the site. The bone that we use can be one of three types. The best bone is bone that is taken from the patient that we are working on. This bone can be taken from other areas of the mouth or collected in our suction apparatus as we drill into the bone to prepare the sites for dental implants. Occasionally this bone is taken from areas outside the mouth, such as the hip. When bone is taken from the hip, it is usually done in the hospital by an orthopedic surgeon and transferred to the dentist doing the implant procedure in the OR.
Another very common source of bone is bone taken from cadavers. This bone is harvested under very strict supervision at several bone banks around the country and it is used in many dental and medical procedures. There has never been a case of a transmitted disease with this type of bone. It is very safe and very useful in our work to help patients. A third type of bone is a synthetic type of bone that can be used in selected cases.
It's an in office whitening process that lightens the teeth using the latest in whitening technology. It's from a well-known dental company called Discus Dental and used in the reality show "Extreme Makeover." Essentially the teeth to be lightened are isolated and a special whitening gel is placed on the teeth and activated with the Zoom light. The gel contains a unique Hydrogen Peroxide solution that is activated by the light.
We have talked to many dentists that have used both and the results are the same or better than Bright Smile.
The entire procedure takes about 1½ hours.
The fee is $695 for the upper and lower teeth. That fee includes take-home bleaching as well as the in-office Zoom procedure. We feel the best and longest lasting results are obtained when the patient follows up the office whitening with at home whitening. We will take impressions of your teeth and have special custom trays made for you (before you leave if possible) so you can continue the whitening process at home. Some patients prefer to home whiten only. The fee for the home-whitening system without the Zoom in office procedure is $395 (upper and lower teeth).
Studies have shown that tooth whitening, done properly, has no adverse long-term effects on the teeth. The biggest short-term problem is that approximately half of the individuals who have in-office whitening have some degree of post procedure sensitivity for a day or so. This can range from minor to severe sensitivity. We have a fluoride solution we can provide prior to and after whitening to minimize any sensitivity problems.
Not everyone is a good candidate for tooth whitening. Teeth that have many existing fillings or crowns, are broken down, or are very sensitive, may not be good candidates. Those patients may be better off with bonding, porcelain veneers, or porcelain crowns. The best candidates are those who have front teeth that are not sensitive and with few or no fillings. Whitening works very well on teeth that have yellowed due to age, smoking, coffee, or tea. We will help you determine if you are a good candidate or not for tooth whitening. You should have your teeth cleaned prior to starting in office Zoom or home whitening.


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It's been ages since I touched my blog. Since I've been busy with my pregnancy I've not managed my time to type up a blog. I wanted to share this drink with all of you pregnant women out there. Know what you intake while pregnant. Don't drink or eat blindly without knowing the purpose of each diet.
Now that I am in my sixth month of pregnancy, I drink a lot of Saffron Turmeric Milk. During pregnancy women drink Saffron Turmeric milk. I was told by my elders that this milk contains products for fairer complexion of baby's skin. After some detail research I came to know the medical reasons behind this solution of Saffron in Turmeric milk.
I am not a big fan of drinking milk as my family members can tell you why am not a milk drinker. If I do intake milk I drink with diluted tea or hot chocolate. I was also told caffeine should not be consumed during pregnancy as this will affect the mental growth of the foetus. Hey! Coffee is not my cup of tea 😛
Benefits of Saffron:
As far as scientific research goes saffron's relation to skin complexion is a myth. Remember your baby cannot have blue eyes and blond hair or look like Chinese if neither of the parent carried that gene – same is true with skin – you can only pass on what you have.
Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the saffron crocus. This is the most expensive spice I've bought. It is apparently a rare flower that is grown in tropical parts of the world. It is also grown in other colder parts of the world but in small quantities.
Saffron is widely used in Indian, Persian, European, Arab, and Turkish cuisines. Confectioneries and liquors also often include saffron. Saffron has also been used as a fabric dye, particularly in China and India, and in perfumery. It is used for religious purposes in India, and is widely used in cooking in many cuisines, ranging from the Milanese risotto of Italy to the bouillabaisse of France to the biryani with various curry accompaniments in South Asia.
Saffron has a long medicinal history as part of traditional healing; several modern research studies have hinted that the spice has possible anticarcinogenic (cancer-suppressing), anti-mutagenic (mutation-preventing), and antioxidant–like properties. It is also helps with blood circulation. Pumping blood from heart to the foetus without any blockages from intake of cholesterol.
Benefits of Turmeric:
Turmeric is considered highly auspicious in India and has been used extensively in various Indian ceremonies for millennia. Even today it is used in every part of India during wedding ceremonies and religious ceremonies.
Turmeric has played an important role in both Buddhist and Hindu spiritualism. The robes of the Buddhist monks were traditionally coloured with a yellow dye made of turmeric. Because of its yellow-orange colouring, turmeric was associated with the sun or the Vishnu in the mythology of Hinduism. Yellow is the colour of the solar plexus chakra, which in traditional Indian medicine is the energy centre relating to the metabolic and digestive systems. Orange is the colour of the sacral chakra, and tied to the reproductive system.
A pinch of Turmeric and two strands of Saffron in boiled milk will do the trick to a healthy drink. I drink a cup of this thrice a week just before I go to bed. I do not enjoy the spicy aroma with my milk but I know it is beneficial for my baby's well being.
Prad 🙂
Resources of information: Indiaparenting.com and wikipedia


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5 Ways To Bring Your Job Skills Up-To-Date
By Maryalene LaPonsie
With pink slips seeming to still lurk around every corner, many workers are anxious about their future job prospects. In fact, only 38 percent of workers expressed confidence in their ability to find a new job, according to the July Employee Confidence Index calculated by the SFN Group, a workforce solutions company. Additionally, only 59 percent of those surveyed were confident about their employer's future, which means the rest could be apprehensive about their job security.
For these and other workers in a seemingly unstable labor market, having updated work skills is essential.
"The workplace is transforming... and fast," says Dave Roberts, a spokesman with the U.S. Department of Labor. "Very few employers are doing business the same way they did two years ago, let alone five or ten."
Because hiring managers often look for candidates who can contribute to a job from the very first day of employment, workers are starting to find it necessary to obtain up-to-date skills. This could be particularly true for older workers who find themselves competing against college grads with versatile skills and recent educational training.
"Nowadays, practically every industry revolves around current information," says Dr. Madeline Ann Lewis, president and CEO of the Deline Institute for Professional Development, a career coaching firm. "Never think that you know enough about any particular industry because even one day can bring about a change." 5 ways to make sure your skills are up to date
There are many ways you can make sure your skills are state of the art without committing to a full degree program.
1. Tap into online resources
One of the best ways to stay in-the-know is right at your fingertips. Subscribe to industry blogs for the latest trends and news in your field. There are also online webinars that provide more in-depth information and training opportunities. Keeping on top of industry news can be a good way to avoid being caught flat-footed in an interview when asked about an emerging trend.
"There is an amazing abundance of useful information on the Internet these days," Lewis says. "So much in fact, that it comes very close to being equally as effective as formal education."
2. Volunteer
You can also put your skills to use as a volunteer. This work looks good on the resume and provides networking and training opportunities. It can also be an excellent way if you are reentering the workforce to demonstrate your commitment and expertise. Christopher DesBarres, the owner of Help Unlimited, Inc., a money management firm that works with senior citizens, regularly hires retirees and working moms for his business and says volunteer work makes applicants stand out.
"Something that never fails to impress me is when applicants have done significant volunteer work that involves the skills they are trying to improve," he notes.
3. Complete a personal project
Another option that allows workers to brush up skills and demonstrate proficiency to employers is to complete a personal project. Not only can a personal project provide experience using new tools, it can create an item that can potentially be added to a work portfolio.
"For example, a graphic artist may create some pieces that are for their own personal use such as an ad for a garage sale, a brochure for their own business, or a flier for a family picnic," says Laura Allen, a Seattle-based career coach.
4. Conduct mock interviews
Conduct as many mock job interviews as possible to perfect your interviewing skills, according to Dr. Kevin Gazzara, senior partner of Magna Leadership Solutions, a coaching and leadership company. He also suggests that workers develop what he calls a Sustainable Competitive Advantage statement, or a brief summary that essentially pinpoints the benefits a job applicant brings to a company.
"Today it is a buyer's market for most jobs and there are more candidates than ever looking for work," he says. "Like the stock market, employers are not only investing in you for your current worth, but for your future potential value."
5. Enroll in continuing education
While informal training can be useful, there does come a time to enroll in that formal education program. However, workers should take their time to carefully evaluate a program in advance, according to Kellie Auld, a certified human resources professional and expert for Focus.com, a website that provides an open forum to share business expertise. She advises that people look into the ratings of educational facilities and ensure that their coursework will be recognized by hiring organizations.
"Formal education never hurts and I think we should all make 'life-long learning' part of our self improvement plans," she says.
For job seekers looking to stay ahead of the curve, these strategies provide a starting place for keeping skills updated. Employees looking for other ideas can network with those around them to see what they do to stay at the top of their game.
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Top 10 Substance Abuse Complications
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The matter of substance abuse has been widely discussed over the years. Unfortunately, no matter how vividly doctors describe the substance abuse complications, everyday the number of people who abuse drugs is growing at an alarming rate. Smoking, alcoholism and the use of recreational drugs have permeated all classes of modern society, rich, poor and in between.
Please get familiar with the disturbing list of substance abuse complications so you can tell your loved ones to never start substance abuse before it's too late.
1. Liver disorders are an inevitable set of substance abuse complications. Liver is a major organ in our body responsible for removing toxins from our system and producing vital digestive bile secretions. Due to nicotine, alcohol and drugs acting as major toxins for our bodies, this leads to liver diseases when liver is no longer able to function properly. Substance abuse eventually leads to life threatening liver failure requiring liver dialysis and organ transplants. Many patients with liver disorders die never coming even closer on the list for receiving organ transplants.
2. Lung diseases are caused not only by years of smoking but by being exposed to second hand smoking. Nicotine contains a host of dangerous carcinogenic substances responsible for lung cancer and a myriad of other serious lung complications. In addition, even occasional exposure to nicotine impairs your ability to smell, breathe and limits brain's oxygen intake. Asthma, chronic bronchitis, recurring pneumonia, emphysema and lung cancer are just a few lung diseases that you risk your life with by taking in just another toxic puff.
3. Heart conditions are frequent complications after years of drinking, nicotine and drug abuse. Both alcohol and nicotine are strong stimulants leading to elevated blood pressure, anxiety and low levels of oxygen in blood. Heart diseases are the leading underlying causes for unexpected deaths from heart attacks and strokes that can leave you brain damaged or paralyzed.
4. Dementia is a progressive illness that affects a person's memory, cognitive functions, judgment, reasoning and mental abilities. Very often dementia is an irreversible complication of long term substance abuse, especially alcohol and recreational drugs. The sooner you stop substance abuse and quit smoking, the sooner you will stop the progression of dementia. Drug and alcohol induced dementia makes it impossible for an individual to hold a normal job, have a family and eventually leads to death.
5. Sexual disorders are an inevitable result of alcoholism, smoking and drug abuse. All these substances damage the delicate structure of veins and arteries impairing their vital function to pump blood to major organs and systems including your genitals. Inability to maintain erection and loss of libido are just a few of the long list of sexual dysfunctions associated with long term substance abuse. You might think drinking makes you a better lover. This might be true initially due to loss of inhibitions, however, in the long run the more you drink the worse of a lover you are becoming. In women, alcohol and drugs impair their ability to have regular periods and conceive compounded by an increased risk of having a child with severe birth defects.
6. Digestive disorders as a result of smoking and alcoholism are very commonly seen complications. Alcohol and nicotine impair the production of gastric enzymes necessary to break down the food. Ingested food can not be properly digested so the body could be supplied with vital nutrients. Furthermore, the alcohol damages the delicate lining of the stomach and intestines leading to ulcers, intestinal bleedings and even stomach cancer.
7. Impaired immune system is the direct result of using dangerous recreational drugs, nicotine and alcohol abuse. A healthy immune system is a strong shield against a host of dangerous diseases and infections. Impaired immune system makes you prone to contracting various infections from simple colds to viral and fungal diseases that might be hard to treat.
8. Diabetes or inability of a person's body to produce appropriate amounts of insulin is one of the commonly seen complications of alcohol abuse. Intoxication is damaging to the cells of pancreas that produce insulin which leads to its impaired function and diabetes in the end. On the other hand, even if a patient's pancreas produces enough of insulin necessary to process glucose, the nutritional absorption of the nutrients is so poor that it inhibits the process of glucose breakdown.
9. Bone disease is another dangerous side effect of substance abuse. Minerals ingested with food are not properly absorbed by an alcoholic's body depleting calcium and magnesium supply in person's body making him more prone to hard to heal fractures.
10. Increased mortality is another very common complication from substance abuse caused by impaired immune system, toxicity and being prone to various accidents like falls and other accidents from operating machinery or driving while intoxicated. Drug abusers are not only dangers to themselves but to people surrounding them.


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Our Promise
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Radio is often ruined by presenters talking nonsense, phone-ins, commercials, poor audio processing and too much music repetition. CruiseOne was setup to change this norm.
Music variety is paramount. Expect the unexpected.
Simple. No adverts. We are not in this to make money.
Dedicated hardware means excellent network reliability.
We want to sound our best. Audio quality is vital.
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Streaming Server Upgrade
At the start of 2018 we finally got around to upgrading our server to the latest and greatest Shoutcast.
This allows a more secure and stable platform but does mean some changes.
The update means that both streams are now served from a single port (8000). Thank you to TuneIn for being quick to update the stream information and support both new streams. The full URLs are now...
256kbps MP3 - http://cruiseoneradio.net:8000/hi
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Please get in touch if you have any trouble connecting.
What's New?Ads & Commercials
We've noticed that TuneIn and other platforms have begun playing pre-roll adverts before the stream starts. Just want to let you know that these are not added by CruiseOne. We pride ourselves on being ad free and a non-profit station. We do not make money from this venture.Posted on 11 Jan 2018Happy Christmas
Happy Christmas from CruiseOne Radio and best wishes for 2018.Posted on 24 Dec 2017New Bands
We've been dedicating much more time recently to reviewing music sent into CruiseOne and airing the tracks we love. Thanks to all of you that send through such amazing new talent.Posted on 05 Jul 2016How Do We Sound?
We always strive to have the best audio quality out there. There are actually still not many stations with a 256kbps stream. This allows us to comfortably process audio fairly agressively when required while maintaining great quality. We're testing some new settings over the next few days. Punchier and deeper bass, a fuller bigger sound and more gain makeup. Have a listen and let us know what you think.Posted on 07 Oct 2015
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CruiseOne is part of the CruiseNetwork which dates back to 1992. It all started as an FM station on 101.2 broadcasting across the Wirral in the UK. Classic FM launched that year (those old enough will remember the bird song playing on the FM band for months across the entire UK) which meant that we had to change frequency to 100.5. Broadcasting Wednesday and Sunday evening as well as whenever we felt like it during some evenings when there was nothing going on, it became a well known station.
In 1994 other commitments saw FM transmissions become less regular with occasional high power tests from 'favourable' locations. The biggest of these was a 1kW test from Hope Mountain in North Wales. This successfully covered the entire North-West of England and down to the Midlands. Fun times!
CruiseOne Online
CruiseOne was a name chosen back in 1998 when it became clear that the future of radio would not be FM only. The first internet broadcast was actually in 1999 streaming a 32kbps RealMedia stream. Bandwidth just wasn't available then.
These days we stream a continuous c.400kbps and could do that 50 times over on our current leased line. It's amazing how things have changed. Before beginning a full-time station, we spend months investigating the best options to get the best audio quality on an internet stream. We tested 4 broadcast processors as well as software alternatives. There is more information on our streams and audio setup here.
Finally in September 2008 we began a full time 128kbps stream using Shoutcast. Since then we have focused our sound to create a 'CruiseOne' sound while remaining as diverse and openminded as possible. We currently have about 11,000 songs in the playlist and a strict head of music ensuring the sound stays fresh and new. We hope you like what you hear.
Thanks to Will, Kate, Paul, Rachel, Alex and all those involved since 1992.
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Thanks to Will, Kate, Paul, Rachel, Alex and all those involved since 1992.
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As mentioned in our promise, reliability is key in running an internet radio station. Equipment needs to be well made, software well tested, networks solid and capacity has to be available. No-one wants to listen to a station that buffers every other minute.
Network Connectivity
We currently connect to the net via a dedicated 100mbps link. This allows us to support in excess of 200 listeners at 256kbps. We have tested at maximum capacity without any network buffering issues.
256kbps MP3 Stream
We encode our MP3 stream using the LAME codec. The version we choose to use is 3.93 which, after comparing directly to the newest version of LAME sounds a lot better. You can download it here. As an MP3 stream, it is compatible with pretty much every player and system. You will need a connection of about 300kbps to stream this reliably.
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To facilitate the increased use of mobile devices, the 96kbps stream keeps data costs down but audio quality is still high. You will need a 3G or 4G network to listen.


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Burrow occupancy and related behaviour of broad-billed prions Pachyptila vittata on South East (Rangatira) Island, Chatham Islands, New Zealand
(Lincoln University. Ecology and Entomology Group, 1998-07)
Burrow competition is occurring between broad-billed prions (Pachyptila vittata) and other small burrowing seabirds on South East (Rangatira) Island, Chatham Islands, New Zealand. This competition has a negative impact on ...
Extreme longevity of the common gecko (Hoplodactylus maculatus) on Motunau Island, Canterbury, New Zealand
(New Zealand Ecological Society, 1999)
The longevity of common geckos (Hoplodactylus maculatus) on predator-free Motunau Island, North Canterbury, was investigated. Sixteen of 133 individuals marked between 1967-75 were re-captured in the summer of 1996/97. A ...
Small-scale species richness in forest canopy gaps: the role of niche limitation versus the size of the species pool
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The form of the relationship between local species richness and the number of species in the surrounding region can be used as a test between competing theories of community structure. For 32 canopy gaps in New Zealand ...
Temporal changes in height and diameter growth for two Nothofagus species in New Zealand
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We examined whether the growth dynamics of two species can explain their coexistence. In particular, we examined New Zealand forests dominated by Nothofagus fusca and N. menziesii to determine whether both species can reach ...
Tree species richness and turnover throughout New Zealand forests
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Patterns of mortality, recruitment, and forest turnover were investigated using permanent plot data from temperate forests in 14 localities throughout New Zealand. Tree mortality and recruitment rates were calculated from ...


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Investigations on the host-parasite interface of a mycoparasite system / (Brock University, 1977-09-23)The cell wall composition of Choanephora cucur - bitarum and the host-parasite interface, after infection with Piptocephalis virginiana , were examined in detail. The cell walls of C_. cucurbitarum were determined to ...


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A variety of tests can be used when diagnosing sleep apnea. These include pulmonary function tests, polysomnography, and the multiple sleep latency test. Physicians continue to try to develop other simple and economic procedures for the early diagnonsis of sleep apnea.
A Pulmonary function test taken by sleep apnea patients may show normal results unless the patient has a coexisting lung disease. To make a definitive diagnosis of sleep apnea, the physician may order an all-night sleep apnea test to evaluate the patient's sleep stages, and of the status of breathing and gas exchange during sleep.
Polysomnography is a group of tests that monitors a variety of functions during sleep. These include:
Polysomnography sometimes helps to distinguish between different sleep disorders. These tests are used both as a sleep apnea screening and to diagnose the disorder and determine its severity.
The Multiple Sleep Latency Test is done during normal working hours. It consists of observatios, repeated every 2 hours, of the time taken to reach various stages of sleep.
In this test, people without sleep apnea take more than 10 minutes to fall asleep. On the other hand, patients with sleep apnea or narcolepsy fall asleep fairly rapidly. When it takes the patient an average of less than 5 minutes to fall asleep, it is considered pathological sleepiness. There is thus some uncertainty in the diagnosis if the sleep latency period (speed of falling asleep) is between 5 and 10 minutes.
This test is important because it measures the degree of excessive daytime sleepiness and also helps to rule out narcolepsy, which is associated with the onset of REM sleep (dream sleep) in many of the naps.
The general physician may sometimes recognize sleep apnea, but specialists in neurology, psychiatry, pulmonary medicine and cardiology may be needed for accurate diagnosis and management.
Diagnosis of sleep apnea is difficult because disturbed sleep can cause various other diseases or make them worse.
Several major medical centers now have pulmonologists, neurologists, and psychiatrists with specialty training in sleep disorders on their staff. Although an evaluatation for sleep apnea can sometimes be done at home, it is more reliable if it is done in a sleep laboratory.
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Swanson, Jennifer. Sleep Disorders Sourcebook. Detroit, Michigan: Omnigraphics, Inc., 1999: 178-179.


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Endowed Scholarships
Earnings from several funds established in their donor's name provide a limited number of endowed scholarships.
In accepting these gifts, the Order's Board of Directors voted to administer endowed scholarships in conformance with the rules of the Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria scholarship program, subject to the donors' wishes.
By submitting a completed Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria Scholarship application with required supporting documents, an applicant may instead be considered for an endowed scholarship wherein eligibility, application deadline and scholarship amount are generally the same.
Percy J. Johnson Endowed Scholarships
In 1990, a bequest was received from the estate of Percy J. Johnson of Seville Council 93 in Brockton, Mass. Mr. Johnson stipulated that scholarships be awarded to young men who demonstrate financial need. Accordingly, a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) is required in addition to the application.
Anthony J. LaBella Endowed Scholarships
Between 1995-97, a bequest was received from the estate of Anthony J. LaBella. Having received kindness as a youth from Knights, Mr. LaBella provided that, similarly, his benevolence would assist others through his bequest.
Frank L. Goularte Endowed Scholarships
In 2000, Frank L. Goularte gave a monetary gift to provide scholarships based on need to deserving students. To be considered for this scholarship, an applicant should submit a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) with the application.


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Review of Judging Credentials: Nonlawyer Judges and the Politics of Professionalism by Doris Marie Provine
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Doris Marie Provine's Judging Credentials is a provocative work that draws on and furthers the critical approach to the study of professions. The book is a study of judges in lower courts of limited jurisdiction who are not lawyers, a group of considerable size. There are over 13,000 of them in the United States. In this work Provine examines the legal profession's assertion that these judges are inferior to judges who are lawyers. Contrary to both professional claims and popular belief, Provine argues that lay judges in America's lower courts perform as well as their lawyer counterparts. Her conclusions derive from extensive original survey data as well as from a thorough analysis of the pertinent literature on lay judges. Provine argues that although characterizations of lay judges' incompetence are empirically unsubstantiated, they nevertheless reveal much about the political and cultural control exerted by professions. Provine's work demystifies lawyers' mandate for monopoly control over judgeships, and it challenges professional ideology while simultaneously exposing its considerable force in contemporary society.
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12 Legal Studies Forum 251 (1988)


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Bosses at Southampton's teaching hospitals are appealing to people across the south of England to join a public rally on Tuesday (24 May) and show support for one of the country's leading centres for children's heart surgery.
Hundreds of patients and their families will join MPs, staff and members of the public in Guildhall Square to have their say on NHS Safe and Sustainable proposals to close up to four centres in England.
They will be joined by the Cutting It and Mistresses actress Sarah Parish, who is fighting for the world-class unit to stay open.
The rally, which will run from 4pm to 6pm, coincides with two public meetings at Southampton Guildhall, where the people behind the plans will take questions.
Southampton faces closure despite being a centre of excellence with the expertise to perform the most complex and difficult operations.
An independent review of the 11 centres that currently provide this service rated the city's unit the second highest in the country for quality.
Mark Hackett, chief executive of SUHT, said: "I believe the NHS must recognise that this centre has been setting standards for children's heart surgery nationally for a number of decades and if it closes this will affect quality for patients.
"More than 85,000 people have already signed their names in support of the campaign and momentum is growing by the day, so we want as many of them as possible to come forward and give their backing in person."
Due to demand for places at the consultation meetings in Southampton, which take place from 3pm to 5pm and 6pm to 8pm, NHS Safe and Sustainable has increased the number of spaces available.
Anyone who wants to attend can register at www.eventsforce.net/safeandsustainable.


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Warnham Nature Reserve
As it was sunny and warm there were many insects and butterflies around such as Common Blues, Skippers, Meadow Browns and Peacocks. Here are a couple of photos I took of the common blue although one of them looked a bit battered:
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Although in the hide that looks over the lake it was a bit busier with 9 species turning up. There was a pair of Mute Swans, Mallard as usual, Tufted Duck as well as 4 Grey Heron (2 were fishing) and Coot. There was also a Little Grebe and a Great Crested Grebe. In the distant reeds I could see a Reed Warbler flitting around. My highlight were a juvenile and male Kingfisher that kept flying around the lake, landing on a perch and then diving for fish. The juvenile then was fed the fish when the adult had made a successful dive and then they both flew off.


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The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York opens this Sunday, March 2nd at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York. Over 16,000 restaurant and foodservice industry professionals will gather to see and sample hundreds of new products, services, and equipment from more than 500 leading vendors, and participate in 40+ educational programs and many special events. The event is sponsored by the New York State Restaurant Association and managed and produced by Urban Expositions. Following are a few of the event highlights:
The 2014 International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York will be held Sunday, March 2 - Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. The show is produced and managed by Urban Expositions, and sponsored by the New York State Restaurant Association. For more information visit the official Show web-site at www.internationalrestaurantny.com.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
New York Restaurant Industry to convene this weekend
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The answer to the question: If you could have dinner with anyone in history who would you choose just changed for me. My choice would be Randy Pausch; but unfortunately that will not be possible.The Carnegie Mellon Professor, and Author of the remarkable and inspiring book "Last Lecture", fought to the end but lost his battle with cancer passing away at the age of 47.
Life Pioneer
Randy Paush was a life pioneer, an inner architect of the truest sense, who valued and coveted his time here like nobody I have ever witnessed. You can not help but be touched or greatly effected by Randy Pausch. If you watch his greatest triumph (video below) the last lecture the youtube video of his final lecture "Achieving Your Childhood Dreams" performed September 18, 2007 before a packed house at Carnegie Mellon University, you begin to understand the message: live life, embrace your obstacles, and triumph through your will
Please watch and embrace this video-it will be the best hour you have ever invested!


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Public & Products Liability Insurance – Frequently Asked Questions for Individual Members
The following are questions we regularly receive with regard to Public & Products Liability Insurance Cover (referred to in this document as the 'Insurance'), for Regional Arts Victoria Individual Members. If you have further questions, please call Christine Foster at City Rural Insurance Brokers on telephone 1300 887 429.
Q. I am one of several artists working from the same studio. Do we all require individual Insurance policies, or can we apply as a group?
A. The Insurance scheme is open to individuals only. You cannot apply as a group under this scheme.
Q. I will be teaching from several different locations and with varying numbers of students. Will this Insurance cover me for all of these or only one?
A. The Insurance scheme policy covers you anywhere in Australia for up to 20 students per workshop. If you have over 20 students, this must be referred to City Rural Insurance Brokers and the insurer for approval and may incur additional charges.
Q. Will the Insurance cover my artworks and materials? And, if not, can I extend my policy to
cover these?
A. No, your own artwork and/or materials are not covered, and the policy cannot be extended to include. On request, City Rural Insurance Brokers may be able to assist in providing a quote for Transit & Exhibition cover as a separate policy. You should contact them directly for a quotation and further details.
Q. What does "Goods in care, custody and control" mean?
A. This section is an automatic cover under the policy, covering any items that may be in your care,
you are responsible for, and/or owned by a third party, if you are found negligent in causing damage.
Q. I am an installation artist and will be hiring others to assist with the installation and audio visual
effects. Will they be covered under the Insurance policy?
A. No, contractors and sub-contractors will not be covered as the Insurance scheme policy covers individuals only. Contractors and sub-contractors must take out their own insurance policies if they wish to be covered.
Q. I am a director/film-maker. Can I be covered by this Insurance?
A. This depends on the information you provide and the size and/or scale of your work as a director/film maker. Decisions for directors/film-makes are made on a case-by-case basis, based on the insurance application form, and assessed by City Rural Insurance Brokers and the insurer.
Q. How do I know if I require $10 million or $20 million cover?
A. It's each member's choice which limit they are happy to accept. You will need to keep in mind that some venues you use or enter may insist on the higher limit; eg a local government organised artist event or school, will often request $20 million cover.
Q. I sell my art/craft at various markets in Australia. Will the Insurance cover me for this?
A. Yes. The Insurance scheme policy covers you anywhere in Australia.
Q. I'm having a one-off exhibition/performance. Do I have to take out a twelve month policy?
A. Yes. The premium charged for the Insurance scheme is a minimum deposit premium and is the same cost for one day or up to 12 months. The insurer will only accept a 12 month policy and this will cover you for all your exhibitions, sale of your artwork, attending markets, using a studio space and/or teaching your craft for up to 20 students per workshop.
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Rev. Daniel Hyde, editor, (@DanielRHyde) is pastor of Oceanside United Reformed Church in Carlsbad, California and adjunct instructor at both Mid-America Reformed Seminary in Dyer, Indiana, and Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He also serves on the Advisory Council for Word & Deed Ministries. He has written, co-authored, and edited 14 books and contributed chapters to 4 others.
Dr. Ryan McGraw (@RyanMMcGraw1) is associate professor of Systematic Theology at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Greenville, South Carolina.
Dr. Joel Beeke (@JoelBeeke) is president and professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary and one of the pastors of the Heritage Netherlands Reformed Congregation both in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has written, co-authored, and edited over 80 books.
Dr. Henry Jansma (@HenryJansma) is rector of All Souls Anglican Church in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and canon theologian for the Missionary Diocese of the Convocation of Anglicans in North America East.
Dr. Donald John Maclean (@DJMaclean1) is research supervisor at Wales Evangelical School of Theology in Bridgend, Wales, United Kingdom, Visiting Lecturer at City University London, and an elder at Cambridge Presbyterian Church, a congregation of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in England and Wales. He has published James Durham (1622–1658) And the Gospel Offer in its Seventeenth-Century Context, Reformed Historical Theology, gen. ed. Herman J. Selderhuis and "Knox versus the Knoxians? Predestination in John Knox and Seventeenth-Century Federal Theology" in Reformed Orthodoxy in Scotland: Essays on Scottish Theology 1560–1775, ed. Aaron C. Denlinger.
Dr. Bob McKelvey (@mckelvrj) is program coordinator of the Puritan Studies Program in connection with the Jonathan Edwards Center Africa at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, South Africa. He is also lecturer in Historical Theology at John Wycliffe Theological College in Johannesburg, South Africa, and extraordinary senior lecturer at North-West University in Potchefstroom, South Africa. He is the author of Histories that Mansoul and Her Wars Anatomize: The Drama of Redemption in John Bunyan's Holy War and a contributor to Drawn into Controversie: Reformed Theological Diversity and Debates within Seventeenth-Century British Puritanism.
Rev. D. Patrick Ramsey (@DPatrickRamsey) is pastor of Nashua Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Edinburg, Pennsylvania. He is a co-author (with Joel Beeke) of An Analysis of Herman Witsius's The Economy of the Covenants and author of A Portrait of Christ.
Ben Ciavolella is a student at Westminster Theological Seminary. He works as a publishing assistant for the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals.


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Welcome to the WMU Technology Purchases Website. From this portal you can browse and order technology systems that have been pre-approved by WMU LAN Managers and OIT. After selecting the items you would like to purchase, you will be asked to provide a fund/cost center, department approver and LAN Manager to complete the purchase.
As you will see, the portal only offers systems (laptops, desktops, network printers, tablets, iPads, etc.) and does not offer peripherals such as keyboards, mice and cables. All peripherals can be purchased using a procurement card at either retail/office supplies stores (Best Buy, TotalTech, etc.) or online outlets (CDWG.com).
For more information regarding the creation of a Custom Order, please click here: Custom Orders Documentation.
For more information regarding WMU's recent change in technology purchase policies, please click here: Technology Purchase Policy.
For information on downloading Minitab please reference this attached PDF.
SPSS is available for free to Faculty/Staff and can be provided by your LAN Manager. Please reference this attached PDF to find your LAN Manager.


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Carolina Herrera's New York Fashion Week Fall 2008 collection certainly was a feather in Herrera's cap! We mentioned the collection briefly yesterday, but the abundance of plume and sweeping feathers deserved a recap with a gallery and video.
The New York-based designer showed off an elegant collection at the Tents that evoked the classic appeal of the English countryside, from riding pants and hunting jackets to fancy dresses.
The feathered caps were a little reminiscent of Robin Hood, but added an unmistakable charm to the regal fall looks. Avian influences were felt strongly throughout, and were complimented by a rich autumnal color palette of browns, mustard yellow and blue tones.
The offset the masculinity of the collection, fluffy ostrich feathers rimmed the edges of dresses for a distinctly feminine feel alone with luxe fabrics like velvet and sumptuous furs.
The soundtrack even sounds like something the Merry Men would have listened to around a fire at night.
Carolina Herrera's Feathers & Riding Pants
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Wedding Venues
Thank you for considering Sonesta Ocean Point as the host for your Caribbean destination wedding! Opened in winter 2015, the stylish, five-star Sonesta Ocean Point Resort embraces a chic Caribbean style within a luxury, adults-only, limitless all-inclusive vacation experience. Let this venue guide assist you in choosing the perfect locations for your ceremony and reception, based on your requirements, number of guests and desires.
PLEASE NOTE. Rental fees depend on amount of privacy and space needed. Setup Fees may vary and depend on venue and selected set up type, proximity to convention center and total number of persons. Some venues are furnished and must be used with existing furniture.


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About Us
Swords.net is a company that has a simple mission. Supply the world with Swords! We source the best makers and manufacturers from around the globe and build relationships with these artisans to bring you the ultimate swords collection for sale anywhere.
We carry just about every type of sword available. Our most popular seller, Samurai Swords is what we specialize in. We have hundreds of Samurai swords available at the best prices. Our other specialty, Battle Ready Swords is what we are known for. These swords are real and made just like swords WERE made back when they were needed to defend house and country. Of course, we also carry many other sword types such as Spartan, Viking, Ninja, Medieval, Fantasy and popular TV and movie swords.
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In the end, we are just like every one of you. We love swords. We are collectors and backyard cutters who appreciate a great sword at a better price.


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Freedom Training Leash 2.5cm (1") Tan
Training leash was developed to work in combination with the patented FREEDOM No Pull Harness as a front / rear control.
One end of the Training Lead is connected on the back of the Freedom No Pull Harness and the other end is connected to the front of the harness to allows you to redirect your dog's attention back to you for training and treats.
This is a great option if you want to use the 2 connections on the harness to connect to the dog's collar and harness simultaneously for added control from the rear.
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OnCue® and Wufoo: Forms on Any Page
Here at Usability Sciences, we find ourselves in need of new forms relatively often. Whether we're trying to capture feedback on a specific page or attempting to provide support for a product, we can always find a need for a new form. What seems to be the most frustrating aspect of form creation is the… read more


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rA = rA + WIN(rA, quadratic mean(rC, rD)
rB = rB + WIN(rB, quadratic mean(rC, rD)
rC = rC - LOSS(rC, quadratic mean(rA, rB)
rD = rD - LOSS(rD, quadratic mean(rA, rB)
the only problem is if you get paired with people that are horrible skill-wise and/or that you have blacklisted.
an other obstacle I see is the boot problems. Even on regular team ladders where you always have the same partner, reliability can be an issue. I am wondering how big of a problem could be boots when you are paired with a lot of players that can all potentially be unreliable for boots.
Only remark I have is quite technical: the quadratic mean is heavily dependent on the choice of the 0 and therefore not translation-independent. A 0 rating in ELO is somewhat arbitrarily though, so I'm not sure if the quadratic mean would necessarily work so well here.
What is the minimum number of games a participant can play at one time?
I am interested (as long as I can reduce the game count below 5), but I guarantee I will not be in the top 24 players applying for this position.
I'll pick the top 24 players who are interested.
How do you plan to determine these top 24 players?MDL, 1v1 ladder, 2v2 ladder, 3v3 ladder or based on your experience?
but i'm against the elitist eligibility criteria of being for 24 players at a time. so i'm not participating out of principle.
i believe a player should be able to join and leave whenever they want.
but i can't agree with waiting on a list for weeks/months until a spot opens up for you to actually get games whenever you first register and/or return to warlight after holidays.
How likely is it that someone will be booted in only 1 of their 2 to 5 games (or wherever the upper threshold is set) that they have going concurrently? I detest boots, but is 2 the right number for the permaban? 1 bad 3 day weekend or temporary computer problems and there's your permaban (with extra boots beyond 2 in all likelihood) for an otherwise reliable player...
Perhaps starting with the "top 24" participants is an ill-choice of words... perhaps you should collect as many "reliable" players that you know and choose from them randomly (and then add to the number accordingly)?
the only problem is if you get paired with people that are horrible skill-wise and/or that you have blacklisted.


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- eecuadrado
- 6 years ago
- Wedding: March 2014
So it's still a few months until my sweet baby boy is here and I'm blessed to have 3 whole months with him so I won't need a baby sitter until late August early September. My cousin is the baby sitter to all the babies in our family and I truly would love for her to be the baby sitter but there was a lot of rules that I had to lay down. Here are a few examples of things that she does when baby sitting my little cousin who is a year old;
-She's late every day and I don't mean like 5-10 minutes I mean she doesn't show up until 10 and she should be there by 8. (My grandmom and aunts fault for allowing her to do this)
-She takes vacation for 1-2 weeks. (I know babysitters deserve vacation time but I need a FULL time baby sitter)
So I e-mailed her and told her the reason I'm writing her instead of talking face to face is because I don't want her to feel forced to say yes.
What I requested:
-Please be sure to be at my grandmom's (beacuase she still watches my other cousin) by 8 o'clock that is when MJ will be dropped off so that's the time I need you there by.
-I understand that you take vacation from time to time however I need a full time baby sitter I know my aunts can make other accomdations however I can not **** (I don't mind her going on vacation but twice a year for 1-2weeks is more than I have. We take a vacation once a year maybe twice if things are good would it be to. maybe she can go on vacay when we do)
-On the days you do not have to watching Mason I would like if you could come to our house
I asked her to think it over and I totally understand if she is unable to watch MJ but to please let me know.
Is that too harsh? She said she would let me know. Although they are request does it sound too damanding?
Fiance thinks we should look into holding interviews for babysitters but I feel so weird about it.


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Getting Started: Training Videos
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(or, Another Year, Another Chance to Achieve the Impossible)
Greetings, all! It seems I've suffered something more of a hiatus than I'd anticipated, but I'm back, New Year's resolutions and all. First off, exciting news – I have once again faced the oft-indomitable challenge of NaNoWriMo and emerged the victor! November's project saw the start of a novel in which a young woman born with a special gift condemned as a curse by the society in which she lives struggles to establish her sense of identity and morality, discovering the potential within all people for both great good and great evil. I may see this project through to its end this year, but my primary goal is to return to the story that has consumed much of my time these past few years and finally get a complete, edited draft I can usher out the door into the greater world beyond like a kindergartner off to her first day of school, blossoming with hope and promise. Will she flourish into some brilliant beauty, top of her class and good at everything she does? Will she muddle through just fine, making no great name for herself but basking in the warmth of her closest friendships? Will she … drop out and start slumming it with the twenty-something from downtown with the skull tattoos and a nickname that's some breed of canine, coming home only long enough to blast me with obscenities and steal my debit card? Only time will tell.
That said, with the new year comes little change. I'm still writing, still working, still grappling with the metaphysical crossroads of my existence … still playing Skyrim, for crying out loud. But there are new hopes and dreams and possibilities and best-laid plans to put to the test. Here's to 2014, everyone! May we all find joy in some little way.


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I recently completed some BG's and boards for an (ultra low budget) online short for Picapp, a photoblogging service. For the short, we pitched a computer metropolis teeming with bloggers vying for attention. The backgrounds were created in photoshop, for flash animation.
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"Draw the outline of a big letter 'I" in your journals," I ask them. "Now inside, fill it with sentences starting with 'I'."
I smile tonight, reading as they define their identities at 10, 11.
I am a big sister. I am probably going to talk too much. I am in love with the color pink because it makes me feel pretty. I am a good student. I am happy that I am in your class because you seem nice.
I am not afraid of roller coasters. I am one of my mom's favorite girls. I am a football player. I love One Direction. I like to write my own songs.
I laugh reading some…
I love Takis even though my mom says they are gross. I am a little emo.
… catch my breath reading others.
I am scared to be at a new school.
I am trying to be the best at staying on task.
I hope I can pass the test this year.
I miss my dad.
I am going to be OK.
I hate the end of the school day.
I am hoping for the miracle of a perfect year.
This is why, on Sunday nights, teachers sometimes cannot sleep. Our minds are too busy writing sentences of our own.
I am determined to give you what you need this year. I am praying for wisdom. I am hoping I am up to the task. I am so very, very glad to be your teacher.


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Dr. Detlef Reis (Dr. D), the founder of Thinkergy, presented the results of a research study at The ISPIM Innovation Summit 2016 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last week. The paper titled "Training Business People in Structured Innovation: Uncovering the Innovation Learner's Experience" revealed some significant insights into innovation training.
The study aimed to shed more light on the following research questions:
1. What is going on inside learners' minds while undertaking a training program in business creativity and applied innovation?
2. How might educators use the insights drawn from the learners' experiences to design more effective creativity and innovation training programs?
3. How do learners value and subsequently personalize the benefits of using a structured innovation method and related thinking tools?
The outcomes of this study provide insights for innovation educators and facilitators of innovation workshops on to design more effective creativity and innovation courses in line with the learning experience of business professionals. Some of the key insight from the study include:
Creative skills can be effectively taught to and acquired by business professionals in a course that combines theoretical instructions with the practical application on real-life innovation cases like those found in X-IDEA.
Click here to download the complete paper and slide deck from the ISPIM Innovation Summit.
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Tiny Pics of Atelier Ayesha and Generation of Chaos 6
Want a first look at Atelier Ayesha and Generation of Chaos 6? Then you'll want to pick up a copy of the latest issue of Dengeki PlayStation.
Here's a sampling of what you'll be getting, via Dengeki Online.
The pic at the top is the new Atelier game, showing main character Ayesha. The pic at the bottom is Generation of Chaos 6. Dengeki PS also has coverage of Agarest Senki Mariage (yes, it really is just one "r") but Dengeki Online didn't share any pics.


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In looking at replacement for fully-wired speakers in classrooms, I ws finally able to find some speakers that are under $200, wireless and have good sound quality. These speakers are from Cables Unlimited / Audio Unlimited and seem to be a great little solution. The speakers can use batteries or be plugged-in and wall-mounting is simple (no extra brackets, etc.). There are screw holes on the back of the speakers to rest on the wall. Range is good, quality is fine for a classroom to watch a DVD, listen to language lessons and other activities.
In my tests, the speakers have performed great. I would not say these are top of the line audio for audiophiles, but if the goal is to remove cables and have decent quality, these are fine and much better than tethering a teacher to a specific area of the room to hook up their laptop. The other nice aspect is you can add more speakers to the mix. They sell additional speakers w/o senders for just this purpose.
The ONLY drawback is they only provide 2 channels for communication. Which means, if you had systems in rooms next to each other, you really have to watch which channels you are using so you will not have speakers jumping to the wrong source. This could be an issue when you have multiple classrooms side-by-side. I do wish they would allow more than just the 2 channels, but for $150 is a great deal and they operate as expected with great range.


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The vast majority of companies today have their own websites. However, not all of them have fully functional and modern website that can be viewed on every device including PC, laptops and mobile devices. This is why the management of Contractors Santa Clarita has decided to invest tin a brand new website. This is one of the most popular Construction Company Santa Clarita option in the last few years and they are known for their ability to follow the latest trends and implement the latest changes in the field of business and technology.
Contractors Santa Clarita are general contractors who are praised for their knowledge, skills and qualifications and they can help individuals and companies with literally any construction work. As you are probably aware, construction related work is a very complex work that should be left to true professionals. With their help you can avoid any problems and you will also save time. With General Contractors Santa Clarita, you will witness high-quality work that you can rely on.
According to their representative, in case individuals and business owners have some construction ideas, they should leave true professionals like them to materialize these ideas. They are here to get the job done.
The new website that they have is very user friendly and provides 6 tabs with different content. People can select the contact us, house bolting Santa Clarita, bathroom, kitchen, additions and contractor tabs. All the services they provide are thoroughly explained, so potential clients won't have much trouble finding what they need. Their Contact Us page is very interesting and allows potential and existing clients to contact the company via phone and via online form. Their customer service is known for their agility and speed.
We have mentioned some of the services of this great construction company based in Santa Clarita, California, but we believe that it would best to point out all of them:
- Design assistance
- Consultation
- Inspection and testing
- Estimating and planning
- Budget preparation
As you can see these are the typical services provided by a company of this type. The company is so proud of their previous work that they have decided to add some testimonials to their new website.
Those who are interested in any kind of construction work in Santa Clarita can contact Contractors Santa Clarita through the online form on their website http://www.contractorssantaclarita.com/ or call them on (661) 977-4206.


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Orithia- Skull & Shackles
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The Free Captains of The Shackles have long been a thorn in the sides of the nations of Orithia, and none have chafed under their predations as much as the Capitavirate. Unfortunately, removing the threat of the pirates by invasion is made almost impossible by the howling winds and treacherous currents of the Eye of Aaqa, the permanent hurricane that rages just north of the Shackles' unofficial Captial, Port Blacksand.
Since the Salamon revolution and the overthrow of Capitavirate control, the Generals of the Capitavirate have had their greedy eyes on retaking the area. What they didn't expect however, was that the pirates of the Shackles would form a truce with the nation of Salamon. The pirates don't attack ships flying the colours of Salamon and help to defend the nation when under threat and in return Salamon agrees to leave Port Blacksand (a city technically within Salamon borders) under the rule of the pirates.
The Hurricane King of the Shackles is elected by the Pirate Council and is officially recognised as the 'Mayor' of Port Blacksand by the Salamon government.
Since this uneasy alliance was brokered, the Capitavirate have been keen to end the Shackles confederacy once and for all, thereby removing a major part of Salamon's naval defences.
Meanwhile the Wormwood sets sail from Port Blacksand with a few new additions to her crew….
Part One- The Wormwood Mutiny: The PCs were press ganged from the streets of Port Blacksand by Barnabas Harrigan's cut throat pirates and taken aboard the Wormwood. They made many friends and enemies during their time there and learned to be pirates in their own right. When the Wormwood captured an Alarisian merchantman known as the Man's Promise, the PCs were assigned to the ship as a skeleton crew. Under the vicious command of the Wormwood's First Mate Mister Plugg and his snivelling Boatswain Master Scourge, the skeleton crew were charged with delivering the ship to Port Blacksand where it could be sold for scrap.
The ship never made it to Port Blacksand as, during a heavy storm the PCs led a mutiny against Mr Plugg, killing him and taking the Man's Promise for themselves. Installing Edward and Mameha as the two Captains, the PCs managed to repair the damage caused to the ship by the storm using materials from the nearby Bonewrack Isle and rescued two of their crew who were captured by a nearby tribe of evil Grindylows.
Part Two- Raiders of the Dark Ocean: Now masters of their own ship, the PCs have set out into the dangerous waters of the Dark Ocean and the wild Draconic Coast to make a name for themselves as pirates in their own right. Their first stop was at Rickety's Squibs where they had the Man's Promise squibbed and renamed as the Magnificent Bastard. Still weighed down by those of Plugg's crew who opposed the mutiny, the PCs sailed to Drakeclaw where they turfed out the naysayers and signed a new crew chosen by them. With their list of notorious deeds growing along with their burgeoning infamy, the PCs made their way north towards the Shackles proper. The PCs were still dogged by a mysterious aquatic nemesis which kept leading Sahuagin and remnants of the Grindylows from Bonewrack Isle against them as they sailed north.
Eventually arriving at Mgange Cove after overcoming three ships, the PCs explored the isle of the Juju looking to find a lost airship, the Ikazuchi but they instead found allies. Pirate Lord Femi Ekua and Lady Smythee of Windward Isle enlisted the Bastard to help retake Tidewater Rock which had fallen into the hands of a Capitavirate sympathiser. The PC 'cracked the rock' using stealth, guile and cunning earning themselves infamy and the respect of their peers in the area. In return they were rewarded with marriages to Lady Smythee's children and land on the island, tying Jasper and Edward to the community there and solidifying the alliance. The summer vacation on Windward Isle didn't last long however as the weddings were crashed by more Sahuagin and finally, their leader was revealed. The raiders were repelled on the beaches of Windward Isle but not without cost- Jasper heroically (stupidly?) gave himself to take out the Thresher and the PCs took Isabella Locke captive. Her ally Dungrin, a former member of the PCs' own crew escaped however. Locke admitted to being behind the Sahuagin attacks but explained she was acting under the orders of another- one Captain Barnabas Harrigan.
Part Three- Tempest Rising With a ship, a base of operations, new crew and plenty of infamous exploits under their belt the PCs are finally ready to make their way into the Shackles itself and announce themselves as Free Captains. In order to do that, they must face and please the Hurricane King himself. But is the past completely behind them…?
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The Happy Badger Trading Portal, A Place For Us: Kiss of the Fairy
and the Fairy Lady Weaver of Yarns BG artist/writer Melanie Stinson
invite you to join them in celebrating
The Enchanting of the Green
Tuesday, June 24 – Fairy Day – thru Saturday, June 28, 2008
a time to honor the enchanted nature realms with fairy-special displays, fey fare, music, general merriment and the wearing of faerie costumes, ribbonry & face glitter at work, play and on the streets
The Fey/Fairies/Faeries are nature's angels
Nature = Gardens, Parks, Creeks, Rivers, Wildlife = Earth
= Us
Tues, June 24: Enchanting the Green Launch: a wee Parade for Fey Folk
Gathering 5:30 p.m. Happy Badger Trading Portal, Fairy Headquarters, corner Clay & North Main Streets. See fairy tree; leave a fairy love letter; photo ops & general portal browsing.
Parade departs 6:00 p.m. and finishes at Wood County District Public Library
Outside: fountain & gardens, entrance to Fairyland; Inside: Fairy Display by Whitehouse nature potter Nancy Beeman & artist Melanie Stinson;
Big Bug and Castle in children's area. At 7:00 p.m. attend Story Time "Ant"-ics (ages 3-6). Discover faerie through a book or other enchanted readings and see what else is buzzing for the week.
Ongoing Tuesday through Saturday, June 28:
Don't miss Coyote Beads' Fairy Window, or the Fairy Dust necklaces and enchanted orbs inside
Squeakers: Enchanted salads, Brownies or Rapunzel "Let Your Hair Down" Smoothies and more
Grounds for Thought: Loch Ness Monster and Black Swamp Blends, Snickerdoodle, Highland Grogg. Enchanted reading and gathering.
Aardvarks: fairy-special threads window display
More events being planned. Check Fairy Headquarters daily.
Thurs. 4-6 p.m. WCDPL start, moving south. Perrysburg children's poet and former teacher Yolanda Danyi Szuch will read from her published work as well as popular fairy tales joined by award-winning author and artist Melanie Stinson, reading from The Middle Princess and Jones and other fantasy. Both are members of the Northwest Ohio Writers Forum.
Saturday, June 28, Noon – 4:00 p.m. Fairy Readings at Happy Badger with the Fairy Lady Weaver of Yarns. Fairy insights into life & our s\elves.
Have a question? Ask. Donations appreciated. Fairy homes and other sparkling suprises. Leave a gift for the fairies at the fairy tree!
We hope all visitors will join in making these 5 days enchanted. Strolling troubadours, minstrels, artists, and musicians from anywhere may participate and politely seek tokens of appreciation for their performances.
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March 3rd, 2009 at 3:24 pm
I live in Wooster OH and wanted to let you know we are having a Celtic Fairy Festival on April 25, 2009, 10 am – 3 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Wayne County. Would you be interested in coming &/or having a vendor booth? This is a fundraiser for our Fellowship. This is our second year and it was such a success that we are expanding and adding vendors. For more info, write me. Susan


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Report Roundup
Teacher Evaluation
"Classroom Observation and Measured Teacher Performance: What Do Teacher Observation Scores Really Measure?"
Observations of teachers—usually the most prominent component of teacher-evaluation systems—can carry significant sources of bias, potentially penalizing English/language arts teachers of lower-achieving students, concludes a research study.
The paper, by Matthew Steinberg of the University of Pennsylvania and Rachel Garrett of the American Institutes of Research, was published in the January edition of the journal Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis.
Researchers examined observation scores of 834 teachers who were rated by trained reviewers on Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching. They found that ELA teachers of higher-achieving students were more likely to get higher scores on the "classroom environment" part of the observation tool, which considers teachers' classroom management and their ability to create a respectful learning environment, among other goals.
Math teachers generally did not seem to get the same boost from having better-performing students.
Vol. 35, Issue 19, Page 5Published in Print: January 27, 2016, as Teacher Evaluation
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Sowing Seeds in the Desert
Small-scale and urban farming as well as sustainable living and organic food purchasing are so prevalent right now that these practices are moving from a foodie trend to a fundamental shift in our food system. One of the people to thank for that momentum is Masanobu Fukuoka, whose The One-Straw Revolution became a must-read for organic farmers and their supporters around the world.
Before his death in 2008, Fukuoka spent decades working on natural farming techniques that he felt could benefit the world. He didn't plow his field, use fertilizer, or flood his rice fields, in keeping with the methods traditional to many indigenous cultures. Commonly referred to as "Do-Nothing Farming," his techniques are part of a wider philosophy about respecting nature's own principles and rhythms.
The success of his work sent Fukuoka from his small village in Japan to speaking engagements across the world, where he spent a great deal of time addressing issues of limited resources in areas like Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. In this, his last major book, Fukuoka draws from those experiences to create, once again, a timeless work that has the ability to create a revolution in agriculture.
Based on his experiences in drought-stricken areas, Fukuoka details his plan to re-vegetate the deserts of the world by using his natural farming strategies. Along the way, though, he gives his viewpoint on a wide range of seemingly unconnected topics, such as Western versus Eastern medicine, the fear of death, capitalist economies, and the law of causality.
All of these threads are expertly woven together when he writes about global desertification and soil depletion. Although the most glaring examples are in Africa, Fukuoka believes that many parts of Europe and the United States are suffering from poor agricultural practices that are leaving the soil close to long-term vegetation loss. Mono-cropping, for example, in which a single type of plant dominates multiple acres (like corn and soybeans) is foreign to nature's pattern and leads to erosion and soil compaction, with eventual desertification as a result.
Beyond Fukuoka's important philosophy, his book is a lyrical, lovely valentine to nature. He's passionate about bringing other people to the near-enlightenment state in which he lived, where every single leaf moved him to appreciation. He writes, "When I viewed the world with an empty mind, I was able to perceive that the world before me was the true form of nature, and the only deity I would ever worship."
Expertly argued and backed by experience, anecdotes, and simple logic, Fukuoka's last work shines just as brightly as his first.
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