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NMC Horizon Report Highlights simSchool
The New Media Consortium (NMC) and EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) released the prestigious NMC Horizon Report: 2012 Higher Education Edition naming simSchool as one of the examples of emerging technologies likely to have an impact on learning, teaching, and creative inquiry in higher education.
Westlake Village, CA, February 21, 2012 --(
)-- The New Media Consortium (NMC) and EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) released the prestigious NMC Horizon Report: 2012 Higher Education Edition naming simSchool as one of the examples of emerging technologies likely to have an impact on learning, teaching, and creative inquiry in higher education.
simSchool was cited in the Game-Based Learning in Practice section, stating; "simSchool is a flight simulator for teachers that provides challenging teaching scenarios that develop the knowledge and skills needed for classroom success. Research has indicated that training time on the simulator makes a significant difference in a teacher's self-efficacy and sense of the focus of control." "The recognition of being including in the Horizon Report is validation that simSchool is on the path to making a real difference in education," said David Gibson Ed. D. simSchool creator.
The report went on to point out that "open-ended, challenge-based, truly collaborative games are features of an emerging category of applications that are especially appropriate for higher education." simSchool attracts attention in colleges of education, learning support centers devoted to faculty development, and in medical and legal schools for its possible application in a variety of human resources simulations. In its role in the preparation of educators, simSchool is the world's first and only dynamic simulator designed to train people in learning sciences, psychology, student relationships, teaching methods, and the knowledge and skills needed to reach all students.
To be a part of simSchool, please visit www.simSchool.org.
About the NMC Horizon Report: 2012 Higher Education Edition:
The internationally recognized NMC Horizon Report series and regional NMC Technology Outlooks are part of the NMC Horizon Project, a comprehensive research venture established in 2002 that identifies and describes emerging technologies likely to have a large impact over the coming five years in education around the globe. This volume, the NMC Horizon Report: 2012 Higher Education Edition was again produced in a collaborative effort with the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative, an EDUCAUSE Program, and examines emerging technologies for their potential impact on teaching, learning, and creative inquiry within the higher education environment.
For more information on the NMC Horizon Report please visit http://www.nmc.org/news/and-eli-release-horizon-report-2012-hied-edition or http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/HR2012.pdf
About simSchool and CurveShift:
simSchool is a classroom simulation that supports the rapid accumulation of a teacher's experience in analyzing student differences, adapting instruction to individual learner needs, gathering data about the impacts of instruction, and seeing the results of their teaching. It's a virtual learning environment where instructors can explore instructional strategies, examine classroom management techniques, and practice building relationships with students that will translate into increased learning. The students may be virtual, but their very real behaviors are based on decades of psychological and behavioral research. The results teacher users experience are real and measureable, too, and include improvement in general teaching skill, improved confidence in using technology, and an increased belief that the teacher-user has the skills and ability to make a difference in a child's life. Using simSchool has even been shown to improve pre-service teachers' performance in teacher preparation courses and attitudes toward inclusion of special needs students. In these ways and more, simSchool enables transformational experiences for teachers to help them become more effective leaders in their classrooms and learning communities. The simSchool Modules project is funded by the Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC) Wave 1 program of EDUCAUSE with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
For more information on simSchool, please visit www.simSchool.org.
CurveShift designs and distributes high quality digital tools and resources for K12 teacher and organizational effectiveness. CurveShift owns over $12 million worth of digital content, platforms, authoring tools and courseware aimed at K-12 teacher preparation and development. CurveShift's founders and their colleagues developed these assets over the past decade through government grants and contracts. Many of the products are already successful and in use across many industry segments.
For more information on simSchool, please visit www.curveshift.com.
About Leverage™ Adaptive Learning Platform and Pragmatic Solutions, Inc.
Leverage™ Adaptive Learning Platform was developed by Pragmatic Solutions, Inc. under military specs to support large-scale, simulations, virtual environments, and learning management systems. Central to Leverage's capabilities is the ability to seamlessly manage millions of user accounts, collect terabytes of data, execute thousands of business rules, and deliver real-time analytics and feedback to multiple classes of end users without impacting the flow or delivery of content or game play. Leverage currently serves as the backend framework for programs in government, business, education, research, corporate training, and commercial entertainment. Tens of thousands of content objects, dynamic media tools, game scenarios, and user-specific items and messages flow in and out of Leverage's centralized database and interfaces hourly to users in 40 countries around the world.
For more information on Leverage or Pragmatic Solutions, Inc., please visit www.pr-sol.com.
Pragmatic Solutions, Inc. headquartered in Westlake Village, CA, is a data modeling innovator with extensive organizational expertise in creating stable, scalable database and server architecture conducive to business information and learning management systems. Over the past decade, Pragmatic has worked at the leading edge of systems design, exploring how advanced data collection, inference and analysis tools can be used to impact performance, engagement, and learning in simulations, games, virtual worlds, and other interactive web environments. Pragmatic's systems currently influence tens of millions of users' online experiences around the world.
About NGLC
NGLC reflects a unique synergy resulting from the blended expertise, leadership, and credibility of both institutional and technology leaders who share a commitment to resolving the educational challenges our students – and the country - faces , and to expanding the adoption of proven innovations within timelines that will demonstrate measurable impact on the problems of the day. NGLC is led by EDUCAUSE in partnership with the League for Innovation in the Community College, the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL), and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). Funding is being provided by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.
For More information on the Phase 1 NGLC Program: www.nextgenlearning.org.
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
AACE (founded in 1981) is an international, educational, and professional organization dedicated to the advancement of the knowledge, theory and quality of learning and teaching at all levels with information technology. For simSchool Modules, AACE will house "modules" created by participating partners in EdITLib, an open source library of education and information technology digital resources. http://aace.org/
Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE)
SITE promotes the development and dissemination of theoretical knowledge, conceptual research, and professional practice knowledge through the SITE conference, books, collaborative projects with other organizations, and the Journal of Technology and Teacher Education. SITE (founded in 1990) is a society of the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). During the simSchool Modules project, SITE will operate as a communications hub, both promoting the project to its global constituency of higher ed institutions and helping disseminate news on going progress and research results. http://site.aace.org/
University of North Texas (UNT)
UNT is a student-focused, public, research university located in Denton, Texas. One of Texas' largest universities, UNT offers 97 bachelors, 88 masters' and 40 doctoral degree programs within the university's 12 colleges and schools. During the simSchool Modules project, UNT will serve as the Research Center on Teaching and Learning with simSchool. http://www.unt.edu/
Boston-based FableVision Studios creates award-winning websites, games & activities, animated films, interactive graphic novels, museum kiosks, digital storybooks, desktop applications, and iPhone apps. FableVision is dedicated to helping ALL learners reach their full potential and to telling "stories that matter, stories that move." During the simSchool Modules Project, FableVision's team will help direct creative and business development toward improving user experiences and enhancing the simSchool brand. http://fablevision.com/
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Thursday, December 18, 2008
Enjoying Christmas!
Hey Everyone! Can you believe that Christmas is in 7 days!!!! Wowza! I am excited but also a little sad! I am known for being extreamly sad when I have to take down my decorations and when the festivities are over. I can't help it! I just love this time of year so very much. But I always try to be excited for the new year and find something to plan for! I love planning! Well, Tim and I are going to continue to focus on our fitness goals and try to be in the best shape of our lives! I know we can do it! We are both very pumped and ready to go.....we just want to make sure we eat all the Christmas goodies that will be lying around the house before we officially start! I have already lost close to 45 lbs, so I know I can do this and reach the rest of my goal!!!! Who's with me?! I am also excited to see what the Lord has in store for our lives this year! I plan to serve Him and live for Him like I never have before! I am His! I hope everyone enjoys these last few days before Christmas! Don't be stressed! Just enjoy every moment you have with friends and family!!! Thank you God for coming to save us and for being with us today and in every moment of our lives!
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Friday, December 12, 2008
Christmas On Broadway!
Everyone is invited to Christmas On Broadway! It is our church Christmas musical! Last night was the first night and it went very well. 3 more nights to go! What's on the agenda for this weekend.....well, Saturday I am going to help my mom put out her Christmas tree!!! Yipee!!!!!! I will probably drag out all of her Christmas stuff and put it all out!! Mom loves it when I get everything out! ( hahaha....mom, if your reading this!) Love you! Then we have the musical later that night. Sunday is church and then the musical. Should be a great weekend! Some really nice people where I work gave me a tin of popcorn for Christmas yesterday! It is from the Popcorn Factory and it is amazing! There are a bunch of different flavors. I wasn't sure about some of them, but I ended up really liking them! Well, that's about it for today! Merry Christmas Everybody!
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It's Tuesday....
Hey all! Well, another week has rolled around. I had a great weekend. I did a lot of fun Christmasy stuff that I wrote about in my last post. It was fun! But I did miss Tim a lot. Sadly, MU lost to those sooners! I can't let Tim go anywhere though.....I got a report from Keith and Brenda that at the resturant they ate lunch at Saturday, several of the waitresses were wanting to know if Tim was single!!!! hahaha! I'm glad to know that Tim proudly showed off his wedding band! lol! I can't help it I am married to a hottie!! I definitly got lucky on that one! Anyway....last night we had dress rehearsal for our Christmas musical. It went pretty well. My feet were killing me though!!! And I was wearing flats! I hope a lot of people come and hear about the real meaning of Christmas and are changed! Brandi and I talked last night and we are going to be in charge of Thanksgiving dinner next year!!! lol! No, seriously...we are! We are both pretty excited about it. We have a whole year to plan and practice! It will be the best Thanksgiving ever! Or we might be calling on Papa Johns!
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Friday, December 5, 2008
Christmas Baking
Happy Weekend everyone!!! Well, I am excited about this weekend! I will miss my hubby though. Tonight he is going to be playing with his friends......video games! lol! While I do some Christmas baking and stuff. Last night I wrapped a few presents! I LOVE wrapping! Tomorrow, Tim is going to the Big 12 game....OU vs. MU! I have rehearsal for the Christmas musical at church and then I am going to do some more Christmas baking. I don't want the season to go by too quickly. I am trying to savor every moment! haha! If you haven't figured it out yet, I am a Christmas nut! Let's see.....oh, we had a delicious dinner last night! We made a country breakfast. We had biscuits and gravy, eggs and thick toast! It was soooooo yummmy! Then we had some caramel apple slices for dessert. Have I mentioned lately that I LOVE my husband? He is so wonderful and I am so thankful to God that he brought us together. We have some much fun together every single day. Oh, Brandi.....have fun on you anniversary vacation! Happy 3 years! I hope everyone has a great weekend!
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Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Ring Christmas Bells....
Good Day! Well, I had a great birthday last week. Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes! I went out shopping and went to Mr. Yens with the fam. It was a lot of fun! I am now all ready for Christmas. The house is fully decorated and I have all of my shopping done!!! Wow! Now I am just going to enjoy the season and the festivities. Like last night I wrote some Christmas cards....I am going to do a few every night so my hand doesnt get tired! haha! Then I am going to wrap a few presents each night! I love wrapping presents! Tonight I am going to the Casting Crowns Christmas Celebration at the new JQH Arena! It is my birthday present from Mr. Tim! We are gonna be sitting in the nose bleeds though....but I will still fully enjoy it! I can't wait!!!!!!!!!! Tomorrow is the youth Christmas musical at church. I think they are going to do great! Then next week starts our adult Christmas musical! Well, I hope everyone is having a great week so far. I am so thankful for my family and friends.
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Yay, it's Wednesday! Since the week is already halfway over, I figured I'd bring you a fun one. I'm also still pretty giggly from last night, so I wanted to share my giddiness with everyone else, and this is the perfect book to do that.
Title: Give Me a K-I-L-L {288 pgs}
Genre: YA Thriller
Publication Date: April 4, 2017
At Shadyside High, cheerleading can be a scream!
For the first time since the original series, R.L. Stine brings back his most beloved characters—the cheerleaders of Shadyside High.
The cheerleading squad at Shadyside has always been strong, but now there are rumors that lack of funds may mean the end of cheerleading at Shadyside. That would be a shame for Heather Wyatt, who has just transferred from her old school, where she was a star, and is eager to join the squad. There's only one other girl who stands in her way—rich, spoiled Devra Dalby, who is also trying out for the one open slot. The competition to join the squad is anything but friendly—and it ends in murder. Will Heather make the squad—if there's even a squad anymore—or will she end up dead?
Look. It's no secret that I love R.L. Stine {see here and here}, and I jump at the chance to review his new books. Are these newly relaunched Fear Street books amazing? Life-changing? Make me want to jump on a rooftop and praise Odin for giving us R.L. Stine? I mean…no. But they are campy and jumpy and make me laugh and remember how much fun it is to read these books. I've said this before, so I'll skip it, but for reals, never doubt my love for R.L. Stine, no matter what I say in here.
I honestly thought about not requesting this book. I have so many NetGalley books in my Kindle that I almost cried. But then I saw Give Me a K-I-L-L was about cheerleaders. Shadyside High cheerleaders. If you don't know why that's a major selling point, let me direct you to a trio of books called Fear Street Series: Cheerleaders.
Oh yes.
I have never been a cheerleader in my life. I'm not coordinated enough {and I played soccer; go figure}. But all of my best friends in high school were cheerleaders and I liked to imagine them in these books. Not because they were particularly murderous or anything, but because I've always had an overactive imagination and my friends didn't help any with their peppiness.
The Shadyside cheerleaders were sweet and peppy, until they weren't. For reals, that should be the tag line. I remember reading The First Evil and thinking that it was tamer than his other books, until we reached the shower scene. And no, get your head out of the gutter, not that type of shower scene! No, this one involved a poor cheerleader who only wanted to take a shower, but then all the shower heads came on at once, pouring scalding hot water onto her until she basically burns to death.
Like. How could you not love these books?
So I was pretty stoked to read this one. Let me tell you: I was not disappointed.
Shadyside is apparently stuck in a time loop, because all the teenagers act and talk exactly the same as their older counterparts. I don't even know how many of them said that something was "the pits," but let me tell you: my grandparents would complain about their use of slang. But these teenagers have cell phones and FaceTime! They're cool and hip!
They're all also completely messed up, but isn't that a timeless quality of teenagers?
First things first, the main character's name is not Heather. Her name is Gretchen, but at one point, the boy she quickly falls in love with, Sid, says that she looks like a Heather, so there you go. Gretchen is…troubled. Her parents divorced and now she's living on Fear Street with her, like, totally lame mom who asks super invasive questions like, how are you doing? and who were you talking to? What a snoop. Gretchen just wants to talk to her best friend from home, Polly, and be a normal teenager who tries out for the cheerleading squad and makes enemies because she's so good.
Really, she's good. I know this because Gretchen never stops reminding us how good she is. She's a cheerleading god, and we should never forget that.
We first meet Gretchen talking to her super best friend forever, Polly, about how nervous she is about trying out for the Shadyside cheerleading squad. Polly reassures her, however, that Gretchen shouldn't worry, because she's so freaking good. Like, once you get to the end, you'll realize how funny all of Gretchen's conversations with Polly are, or, if you're like me, you'll find them funny from the first conversation because you've already figured out what's going on.
Like I said: I've read all of R.L. Stine's books.
Anyway, Gretchen meets Sid on her first day of school, when she's going to talk to the cheerleading coach. Sid is cute {I think?} and funny, and he happens to be dating the head cheerleader, but he doesn't let that stop him from hooking up with every girl in the world, and none of those girls seem to mind that he's dating the head cheerleader and hooking up with every girl in the world. Seriously, Gretchen invites him over to her house, they make out all the time, and he meets her mom. Then she seems super surprised when people find out. Like, you're not exactly hiding it, Gretch, are you? But that doesn't matter, because she loves Sid {I think?} and she's not going to let a little thing like a girlfriend {who, by the way, is super nice and friendly} get in the way.
Oh! Then there's Gretchen's arch-nemesis of a week, Devra Dalby. Devra is the rich snob whose father owns a string of department stores {he'll be broke in a week, trust me} and she gets whatever she wants. What she wants now is to be on the cheerleading squad, after being an alternate her junior year, but Gretchen shows up with her godlike cheerleader moves and ruins that dream. Devra even tries to bribe Gretchen with a $1000 gift certificate to her father's stores, if only Gretchen will step aside and let Devra be a cheerleader. But, no worries, Mr. Dalby just throws some of that department store money at the school and Devra is on the team.
Poor Gretchen is left in the cold {…on the bench as the alternate} and she's starting to receive threatening text messages from Devra {gasp!}. But she's not the only one in trouble. Two girls are burned in the process…literally burned, I mean. One from fire batons {what kind of school is Shadyside High? You'd think that they would try their best to avoid dangerous things, especially with the student body they've had}, and the other gets acid on her skin, so much acid that it burns right through her neck and rips open an artery. It's like R.L. Stine reread his Fear Street series and was like, riiiiiight, fire!
But the cheerleading team must persevere, and they continue on with their cheers and their retreat. Oh, yes, their retreat where they'll be in the woods for four days. Four days with only themselves for company. Four days without cell service, because this place conveniently doesn't have any cell service. Four days with Sid in another cabin {oh, did I not mention that Sid is the equipment manager for the cheerleading squad? Because it's apparently super hard for the cheerleaders to use their legs to walk over and pick up their own pom-poms}. Will another cheerleader bite the dust? Or is there a superhero in their squad?
Really, this is just a setup for my favorite part of the whole novel: the dialogue.
Gretchen befriends her neighbor, Madison, and goes over there one day to talk about the crazy text messages she's been getting. She blabbers on about it for an entire page and then when Madison, a violin prodigy, complains that she's been practicing for two hours because she has to play this big piece in front of the school, she says, almost in the same breath, completely seriously, "Oh, I'm sorry. We were talking about you. Sorry to be so self-obsessed." To which Gretchen, in her infinite kindness, replies, "It's okay," then proceeds to continue talking about the text messages.
I just. I don't even know.
But that wasn't the best part! Sid gave me my best out for whenever someone is yelling at me. Courtney, Devra's BFF, gets into a shouting match with Gretchen over who's torturing who {because it's obviously Gretchen torturing Devra, duh}, and instead of telling the hysterical ladies to calm themselves, Sid shouts {yes, shouts}, "Can you both dial it down? I've got sensitive ears."
Just writing that made me laugh so hard that I had to step away from the computer for a few minutes.
Oh, but the end. THE END. Things happen and Gretchen saves the day {with a massive red herring hanging off her shoulders}, and she's trying to build a better relationship with her mother. In a rush of love, her mother asks, "Would you like eggs for lunch?"
Like, I understand that she means making the eggs into something, like scrambled or over easy or maybe just a bunch of hard-boiled eggs. I don't know. But it sounds so funny when you read it at first. Lunch could have been anything: salad, grilled cheese, a double double from In-N-Out complete with animal fries and a vanilla shake {yummmmm}. But…eggs? I would have laughed in my mom's face if she asked if I wanted eggs for lunch. She probably would have already been laughing.
Should you rush out to the bookstore on Tuesday and pick up a copy of Give Me a K-I-L-L for all of your friends and families and strangers you might meet on the street? Well…probably not. But should you grab this at the library on a quiet weekend because you want something to give you shivers and make you laugh at the same time? Then heck yes, because R.L. Stine is the master at that. His books are like the best parts of Freddy Krueger condensed into less than 300 pages, and that's the best compliment I can possibly give someone.


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"My Fitness RX"
Season 1, Episode: Stay Healthy at Work
Welcome to this episode of "My Fitness RX"
My Fitness Rx is a program that makes living healthy fun and exciting, while working it into your current lifestyle. My Fitness RX is unlike any fitness or exercise program available simply because of what it is NOT.
- It's NOT a weight loss competition.
- It's NOT a reality show.
- It's NOT a fitness competition.
- It's NOT a lifestyle overhaul.
My Fitness Rx shows you how to make small changes in your lifestyle that have huge impacts on your wellness.
Here's what's in Episode: Stay Healthy at Work
Be Fit
- Stay Healthy at Work
- Workout at Work
- Chest Press
- Triceps Extensions
- Leg Extensions
- Seated Rows
- Shoulder Press
- Seated Side Bends
- Seated Abductors
- Biceps Curls
Be Healthy
- 6 Habits of fit and healthy people
- Ergonomics with Dr. Lauren Schofield
- How to be Healthy with Mark Goodwin
- Zucchini Pasta Recipe with Chef Tim Smith, Station TapRoom
- Eat Healthy Out
- Healthy Snacks with Kerri Roberts
- Protein Shakes with Terri Ritchie
Be Happy
- Exercise for a Good Mood with Dr. Helise Bichesfsky
- Motivations
Exercise of the Week
- High Row sitting on a Bosu
- Dr. Lauren Schofield, Chiropractic Wellness
- Mark Goodwin, Life Coach, All-N-Won Wellness
- Tim Smith, Executive Chef, Station Taproom
- Dr. Helise Bichesfsky, DO, Internal Medicine, Ageless Health
- Kerri Roberts, Healthy Living Coach
- Terri Ritchie, M.S., C.C.N, Advent Nutrition
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Unlike grants and work-study, student loans are borrowed money that must be repaid with interest. Because loans are a legal responsibility, it is important to look at them as a last resource to pay for your education. Calculate your loan debt and loan payments using the CollegeInColorado SLOPE calculator.
Aims Community College participates in the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program, also known as "Direct Loans." Eligible students and parents borrow directly from the U.S. Department of Education. Direct Loans include:
Please visit the Direct Loan website for current loan rates.
In addition to interest, fees are associated with these loans. For loans borrowed after Dec. 1, 2013, subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans have an origination fee of up to 1.069 percent of the loan amount borrowed PLUS loans have an origination fee of 4.276 percent of the loan amount borrowed.
Fees will be deducted proportionally from each payment of the loan to the school. This means the amount paid to school will be slightly less than the amount you have borrowed and must repay.
Information regarding the federal student loans you borrow is reported to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and is viewable by authorized users of that system (i.e. lenders, guarantee agencies and schools). As a federal student loan borrower, you can view the same information by using your FSA ID (FAFSA username and password), your name, your social security number and your date of birth at the NSLDS for Students website.
As a two-year community college, loan limits can only be certified at first and second academic year levels.
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The repayment of your federal student loans will be determined based upon the U.S. Department of Education's Standard Repayment plan;
The Direct Loan Program offers other loan repayment plans that can found on the Direct Loan website.
The student must show financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid office, and be enrolled at least half-time to receive a Subsidized Stafford Loan. The U.S. Department of Education will pay the interest that accrues on this loan type during periods of half-time enrollment and periods of deferment. Once the loan goes into repayment, the borrower is then responsible for the payment of the loan's principal and interest.
Financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid office, is not required for the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan. However, the student must be enrolled at least half-time. The borrowers (students) are responsible for the payment of the interest, in addition to the amount borrowed, from the time the loan is paid on their behalf until it is paid in full.
Accrued interest not paid during deferment or forbearance will be added to the loan amount borrowed and interest will be charged on the combined amounts. This is known as interest capitalization.
The Financial Aid office at Aims strongly recommends paying the interest on your Unsubsidized Stafford Loan monthly or quarterly to reduce the amount of interest charged to your loan.
Parents of dependent students can borrow from this loan program to help pay the cost of their student's undergraduate education. This loan is credit based. A FAFSA must be filed for students whose parents would like to borrow through the PLUS Loan program. In addition, the parent must complete a Parent PLUS application on the Student Loan website.
A number of private loans are available to credit-worthy students, their co-borrowers or both. Students should first determine their eligibility under the federal student loan programs before seeking additional funding under this option. To apply for a private loan, you must contact the lender of your choice. Information on the eligibility criteria and loan terms are available on each lender's website.
Aims does not have a preferred lender list (PLL) for alternative loans and, therefore, will not require a prospective borrower to use a lender on a PLL, deny or otherwise impede a borrower's choice of lender or cause delays for borrowers who use a lender that is not listed on a PLL.


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Welcome to St. Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School website.
We are a welcoming and friendly Catholic school that welcomes all children regardless of religion, culture or ethnic background. We are committed to creating a learning culture where children are happy, engaged and enthusiastic about their learning.
We have recently been graded 'Good' by Ofsted, with particular strengths identified as behaviour, pupil welfare and development, teaching quality, and leadership and management.
Our Catholic ethos encourages all children to develop into well-mannered, confident, and responsible pupils. We encourage children to treat others with care and kindness and give great attention to the spiritual and moral flourishing of our children. We are a small school with a family atmosphere, and our staff work hard to ensure and promote the happiness and well-being of all children at all times.
Our staff and children hope you enjoy exploring our website and we encourage you to come and see all the wonderful things that are happening in our school.
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New Energy research report from Business Monitor International is now available from Fast Market Research
Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/12/2012 -- BMI View: Brazil depends upon energy generated at hydroelectric power plants for the majority of its consumption needs, and we do not envisage this changing over our 10-year forecast period to 2021. Our Q412 power update reveals that Brazil's power sector experienced two setbacks this quarter: the expansion of its nuclear power programme was delayed, with construction of its Angra III nuclear power plant postponed; while a judge ordered that work be halted on Brazil's Belo Monte hydroelectric dam. As a result, we forecast that Brazil will continue to turn to energy imports to meet domestic requirements and those of its energy intensive manufacturing and mining industries. Positive developments this quarter include the government's proposals to reduce taxes on electricity, which if approved, should help reduce energy prices and attract investors.
Our Q412 report on Brazil's power market shows that the energy sector continues to post healthy growth, despite a downward revision of Brazil's 2012 real GDP growth forecast by BMI's country risk analysts. We forecast that Brazil's power sector will continue to post strong demand, even though some risks remain, with growth in consumption expected to average 4.4% per annum between 2012 and 2021. BMI calculates that total electricity generation capacity in 2011 stood at 519.54 terawatt hours (TWh) and that this figure will rise to 544.02TWh by 2012 and 834.02TWh by the end of our forecast period in 2021. We forecast that hydroelectricity generation will continue to dominate the energy mix, accounting for an anticipated 438.32TWh in 2012 and rising to 636.53TWh by 2021.
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One of the challenges of operating in Brazil stems from its transmission network, with sources of energy generation often very far from target markets. This quarter sees the successful conclusion of ANEEL's latest transmission and distribution auction, delays to the installation of new capacity, and the prospect of the government approving reduced taxes for electricity. Given that Brazil's energy prices are some of the highest in the Latin American region, existing and potential investors will welcome any simplification of the complicated tax regime associated with the electricity market.
Key developments in Brazil's power sector:
- Work on Brazil's flagship energy project, the Belo Monte hydroelectric power plant, was brought to a halt in August 2012, following orders by a federal court which claimed that the constructors did not consult the indigenous population.
- Aneel announced in July 2012 that it had awarded five contracts it its latest transmission auction. Six transmission lines were originally opened up to bidders, but the sixth lot failed to attract bidders' interest and will be reauctioned.
- Work on Angra III, Brazil's nuclear power project, has been delayed, with its completion date moved from December 2015 to mid-2016.
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RSABI, the rural charity behind the annual Great Glen Challenge, is calling on the country's rural sector to donate generously to this year's participants as they prepare for the 70km race on Friday 28 August.
The event, which for the first time this year has attracted a full quota of 100 participants from 25 rural businesses and organisations – including Dunbar based Watson's Seeds – has already raised tens of thousands of pounds since it was established in 2012, and RSABI is urging people to be generous and help break the £50,000 barrier for the event this year alone.
All funds raised are crucial to help RSABI support more people in need throughout rural Scotland in these testing times.
The RSABI Great Glen Challenge 2015 is sponsored by Ledingham Chalmers, solicitors, with support from partners NFUS, Royal Bank of Scotland, CKD Galbraith, Bank of Scotland and media sponsor, The Scottish Farmer, which all enter teams. Competitors will cycle, kayak, walk and run down the Great Glen from Invermoriston to Neptune's Staircase; teams are also vying with each other to raise the greatest amount of money.
RSABI event director, Paul Tinson said:
"The fact that this year's Great Glen Challenge has reached its competitor target of 100 participants is tremendous news and should help the event raise more money than ever for RSABI.
"Scotland has a tightly knit rural population and because this year's teams represent a wide range of land-based professions, most people will know or have links to someone taking part. We all need support from time to time or know someone who does, and it is this interdependence which underlines how important it is that so many people in the rural community help each other when times are tough.
"Thankfully, that doesn't mean we all have to compete in the Glen – instead, folk can demonstrate their own generosity by donating to their favourite team now or directly to RSABI Great Glen Challenge online at: www.virginmoneygiving.com/charities/RSABI. Alternatively, you can call the event hotline on 0300 111 4166 to donate.
Jane Ritchie, Head of Marketing at CKD Galbraith, which has entered three teams for this year's Challenge said:
"This is the second year CKD Galbraith has taken part in the Challenge, which is again clearly creating some healthy in-house competition between the teams, motivating them to train hard and create some fun events, not to mention baking challenges along the way to help them meet their fundraising targets.
"We are delighted to continue our support of the Great Glen Challenge and hope to raise as much money as possible to support RSABI and ensure its vital work continues."


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Just a mish mash18 02 2011
Well I've decided on the name of my new blog… My life in a diaper bag. The reason being is that I feel that the new blog will just be a variety of things with surprises on the occasion. A little like when you clean out a diaper bag. Also because I've gone from oohing and aahing about purses to getting excited when I see a cute little girl's outfit or a new gadget for kids.
I loved the name "kicking off the clogs" but really, I will always have a tie to the Netherlands and I'm sure a post will happen on occasion about it, so I haven't kicked the clogs off competely.
So on that note… this is the final entry. If you want to continue to follow me you can do so at www.mylifeinadiaperbag.wordpress.com I hope to see you there!!!
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Need a name6 02 2011
Well I've decided to start another blog. It may not be as interesting as the one I had before, but I enjoy writing and posting on here so with the encouragement of fellow bloggers I'll give it a go. But now the hard part… I need a new name for my blog. I'm totally drawing a blank here. I have nothing…. NOTHING I TELL YOU NOTHING!!! Ok…sorry about that, I think the fact it's 12:50am might be getting to me.
I can't think of anything to start a new blog with….I would like something that includes Isabella in the name and the only thing I got was "My life in a diaper bag" sad … pathetic… ya I know.
So here is a public plea……..HELP ME!!
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So long for now….1 02 2011
Well a change in events has prompted me to end the blog… for now. I am no longer a Canadian in clogs, but a Canadian on Canadian soil once again. End of December Isabella and I moved back to Canada to stay. It wasn't an easy decision but it was something that needed to be done to save sanity.
I'm not going to post the details of why we came back…I would rather just keep that in the family.
I am however going to say that people will be missed and I hope to see them very very soon.
Now as for a new blog, I'm debating this. I really enjoyed writing and would love to continue doing so. I think that I'll probably sit and think about this for a bit and then decide in a couple of days. When I do finally make the decision I'll post on this site with the link to the new site if people are still interesting in reading what I have to write.
If any one is interested in contacting me privately, my email address is in2treble at gmail dot com. I'm not sure if they'll let me put the email there or not…
Thanks for all the faithful followers!!! Thanks for all the comments!!! I had a wonderful time blogging and I'm going to keep on reading and following everyone's.
All the best,
Formally "Canadian in Clogs"
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Crazy year – the final part!21 12 2010
Well now that we are on our way back to Croatia, the weather has turned on us. After a week of amazing sunny skies and hot temps, a massive – scarethepoopoutofyou- thunderstorm hit the night before we left. Thankfully Isabella slept through it all, me on the other hand not so much! The lighting was so bright that one flash turned off the street lights! But with the storm going through the temperature must have dropped a good 10 degrees. It was actually cold out. But with the rain, also came the clouds and fog so our view of the sea wasn't the best. So the drive seemed longer then what it probably was.
But soon we were back in Gospic and at my grandmother's. My grandfather was there pacing the street waiting for his Isabella to come home. I don't think I got her out of the car seat before he was grabbing her. She of course just lapped up the attention!
During our last days there we did one more big trip to Plitvice National Park/Plitvička Jezera. After a bit of a round about trip thanks to Penelope the GPS we arrived. Now at first it didn't seem like much, lots of trees, people, air, the sound of water… but then once we got through the main gate and on to the other side, this is what I saw…
The sight of the falls was just spectacular!! But the climb down would be interesting. Isabella in her wobbly little stroller, me with crap knees, unstable ground beneath, lots of people, oh never mind… DAD!!!! Here you do it! So my dad took Isabella and he went for a stroll down the opposite path so Leigh Ann and I could go to the big falls and get some pictures. I'm not going to say much more… I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. Oh and yes the water really is that colour!
The park is just amazing and I guess we only went to one side. The other side is much prettier but the trails are rougher and it's too hard with Isabella in a stroller. So I'm going to have to wait until she can walk on her own and take her back there. I think this is one place everyone should put on their "to do" list. Just remember, it's a lot of walking and bring a snack and water. And don't forget your camera! The cost seemed to be reasonable and the best part is outside the gates back on the streets, you have people selling their homemade goods. Nothing like fresh honey, or strudel, or cheese. The goat's cheese was fantastic! It was drier then most cheeses I've had and the seasoning was top. I would just go back for the cheese! I did bring back some honey from there, sadly it is all gone, but I enjoyed every last wonderful drop! Since the war did hit that area we were again hit with destroyed houses and churches, fields where they are now unkept and you can't venture in them for the fear of mines. Towns where the buildings are still pockmarked from the bullets, and some that should just be torn down but yet they still somehow manage to stand.
Another trip we took was to go back to the sea so Isabella could dip her toes in again. The day had turned right back to beautiful so the drive it's self was amazing. Such a drastic change from my dad's side of the mountain to the coast side. We also stopped at a little bar/restaurant/apartment place so we could grab a drink and a bite to eat. Dad and I shared a grilled fish platter – ok… YUM! Isabella sat quietly in her stroller/on my lap/on grandpa's lap looking around and being nosy as usual. Leigh Ann had headed down to the little beach on the other side of the street to try and get some sun. The drive back was great as usual, since the sun was out the sea looked a brilliant blue. We did stop to get some pictures along the way as we went up the mountain again.
But sadly it was nearly time to head back and leave this beautiful country, the mountains and sea, the rolling hills and awesome pig roasts. Oh did I forget to mention that? It seems that every little bar and restaurant has a pig roasting or a lamb. Growing up in a meat-eating family (PETA people I don't need to hear it), pig roasts were always a great treat. So the last night I was at my grandmother's we had lamb and pig with the family and some of the neighbours. My grandmother made an excess of coleslaw because she knows that I love it. So it was a meat, slaw and bread meal…how perfect is that? We did family pictures, and I made sure to get a bunch with the three of them. Plus all of us together. But in true style it was time to go to bed (around 9pm).
The next day we took more pictures and I had to get all my stuff together since we were heading to the airport for my 3:45 flight. Isabella was a good girl all the way to the airport, at the restaurant in the airport and right up until we got to the waiting room…then she fussed. But on the plane she slept the whole way again and was the perfect passenger. We had such a great time, it was sad to leave especially since they loved having Isabella there with them. I don't know if/when I'll get back to see my grandparents, but I do hope that it is in the near future.
The final picture I took before leaving Croatia, it was hard trying to take pictures and hold her at the same time.
So all said and done, Isabella has managed to travel to 7 countries, travel on 2 plane trips, countless train rides, car rides, boat rides all before the age of one. Her passport says it all! Netherlands, Germany, Canada, The United States, Slovenia, Italy and Croatia. I hope she gets the travel bug when she's older!!
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Crazy Year – Part 317 12 2010
So after a few days in Gospic with my grandmother and grandfather, we head to my mom's home town of Morsano al Tagliamento, to visit my great-aunt and her family. Isabella and I stayed with my Zia Eda (My great-aunt), Zio Ettore – not pictured (My great-uncle), Nino (their son), Mariatheresa (Nino's wife), Stefania (daughter), Lady ( the dog) and two cats. Their son Marco lives in another town about 30 minutes away.
When I first arrived, I couldn't believe how bloody HOT it was!! OH MY GOD!!!!! Coming from the cool side of the mountains in Croatia to this was a slap in the face. I know Windsor gets hot but this was just incredible. It was the slap you in the face kind of heat. I was glad I had a lot of short and summer outfits for Isabella, but I was lacking in that department. So it as going to be a hot week for me in my jeans. But I'll have to make do with what I have. As long as Isabella is cool then I'm happy.
After the initial ooohs and awwws of Isabella, I'm no longer important, we had to get some groceries for the house. We piled in to the non air-conditioned car (Lord help me) and headed to Lidl of all places!!!! I swear this grocery store has the market on Europe. But I managed to get Isabella more diapers, and some veggies since at the time she was just starting her solids. The Lidl is in San Vito al Tagliamento, another town about 20 minutes away. I'll put some pictures up of that later.
The following day I wanted to go for a little walk in Morsano, The best part about this town… one main road you can't get lost! I'll just put up a few of the town that I took. Notice the blue sky!! It was like this the entire week I was there. Morsano has some beautiful new and old buildings in the town. The centre has a grocery store, doctor, pharmacy, a few bars and cafes (of course), church, and some smaller stores. There really isn't a lot in this town which is why I think my family does their shopping in San Vito. But regardless, it is like stepping into another world when you walk through, and I swear every person that I walked past said hello!! Of course all the nonnas had to stop and give Isabella the little tap on the cheek and say she was bella. Isabella soaked up every adoring minute!
The next day we went to San Daniele, where they make prosciutto, that's right…PROSCIUTTO!!! Cue Angels and harps. I love the stuff!! San Daniele is a beautiful town located a little up the mountains so the landscape started to get hilly compared to the farmland of Morsano. The building were gorgeous and the prosciutto dinner we ate was just yummy!! Who thought you could get excited about a couple of pieces of paper-thin meat with bread, but the stuff is just amazing. The weather again was perfect, and since we were in the mountains a bit, it was MUCH cooler. I think I would have rather of stayed there! Not that I don't love my family, but that heat is horrid especially when there isn't any air-conditioning in the house. San Daniele was a nice little side trip for me, and since I had never been there a new experience.
The week was filled with trips back to San Vito to walk around town and lazy days at the house. I wasn't really in Italy to play tourist I was there to bring Isabella so she could meet her great-great aunt and uncle and her cousins. The traveling part was just an added bonus. I remember some of San Vito and Morsano from when I was there last, but it was great to see it all again with fresh (older and more appreciative) eyes. San Vito has a wonderful city centre, the building are old and well taken care of. There is a cute little park we wandered through and strolled up the street to the stores and cafes. I was content with wandering and of course a little shopping doesn't hurt anyone either. I've put some pictures of San Vito down below, I think I took the most pictures from this town then any other.
With the clock ticking down on my visit to Italy, I had to make sure I spent time with my aunt and uncle who live in the bottom part of the house. Nino and Co. live upstairs and a beautiful apartment addition they built years ago. I loved spending time in Italy, and it was too short of a visit. I'm going to have to make it back there again with Isabella as soon as possible!
But alas… I had to return to the gorgeous mountains of Gospic. I also needed to spend more time with my grandmother and grandfather since I didn't know if I'd ever make it back to Croatia again. So before I knew it my dad and Leigh Ann were there to pick us up and after a wonderful week in Italy it was time to say ciao.
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Going…………………..18 11 2010
TO CANADA!!! 5 wonderful weeks!!!
My mom and family really want to see Isabella, so we are heading there the day after her first birthday!!
I don't care that it's in January, or that there is a good chance of snow, or it being super cold… I'M GOING TO CANADA!!!!
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Many of us feel that we have nothing to offer, when it comes to volunteering. Being part of our prayer chain, is a way for many to be involved. Many lives have been changed, because of someone praying for them. If you would like to receive prayer request and updates on people that we have been praying for and you currently do not receive our email's, or you would like to receive a phone call instead, please let the church office know.
Worship Leader or Liturgist
Please consider volunteering to be the Worship Leader or Liturgist for one of our worship services. There is a sign up sheet in the Narthex of the church, or you can call the church office during regular business hours. If you don't mind being in front of people, this might be the perfect way for you to get involved.
The Communion schedule is posted in the Narthex of the church. If you are an ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church you are encouraged to sign up in advance for the months that you are willing to serve. It is a great honor to be able to serve your Lord Jesus Christ in this way.


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- Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Nellore successfully performed 500 Knee Replacement surgeries.
- The Apollo Institutes of Orthopedics are the First in Asia to offer Robotic Spine Surgery, Robotic rehabilitation (Lokomat - a robotic treadmill and Erigo Robotic Tilt Table)
- First in the Country to offer Total Knee Replacement and Hip replacement surgeries,3rd generation spinal implants, Lumbar disc replacement, Resorbable screw usage to correct congenital spine problems
- India's First Centre of Excellence in Hip Arthroscopy Revolutionary Ceramic Coated Knee Replacement was performed for the 1st time in South India at Apollo Specialty Hospital, Chennai.
- Resorbable screws were used for the first time in India at Apollo Hospitals Chennai to correct congenital spine problem of a six-year-old child from Tanzania.
- Successfully performed an Arthroscopic Brachial Plexus leading to pain free postoperative recovery after shoulder surgery at Apollo Hospitals Chennai .
- World's 1st iPod Navigation Hip Resurfacing Surgery was successfully performed at Apollo Specialty Hospitals, Chennai.


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Choosing The Right Kind Of Sport Court For Your Family
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There's nothing like spending time with your bundles of joy, teaching them things you're passionate about. From the moment they are born to the moment they take their first step, you want to support them in their future endeavors. You plan the little activities you want to do with them, and even consider becoming their official mascot! #Daw.
"Tommy and I are going to play basketball"
"I'm going to teach Suzie how to dance!"
"We'll ride our bikes together every day!"
These are just some of things we plan with our little munchkins. One of the best ways to spend time with your loved ones and strengthen your bond is to play a sport together.
Not only is it an active way to encourage a healthy and happy lifestyle, it helps you understand your child better. It also instills leadership skills and helps them develop physically and mentally into strong individuals.
If you're considering investing in a backyard sport court, here are a few options to look into:
As one of the most popular sports in the world, it's played in numerous game courts in the US. And while a professional court's size is about 50 X 94 (for NBA), not everyone has that kind of space in their backyard. But that's one of the best things about basketball. You can adjust the size of the court and still play! A 25×45-foot court is perfect for games with a 3-point line.
Basketball is perfect for helping your kids develop critical thinking skills and a sense of teamwork. It also helps them understand the value of communication and develops their leadership skills.
A volleyball court is typically 30×60 feet. This means that it can double as a basketball court as well! Just place the hoop in the center!
Volleyball is great for not only keeping fit, it improves hand-eye coordination, and teaches your kids the value of teamwork. It improves their balance and speed, as well their concentration. Therefore, it's the perfect sport for family fun!
A professional tennis court is even larger! It's 36×78 feet! However, you can cut the size in half if you want something for just for family. A double court offers more versatility but it's up to you to decide what you're comfortable with.
Tennis is not just something fun that can be played with loved ones, it's also great for improving your aerobic abilities, lowering blood pressure, and improving muscle tone and flexibility.
Encouraging your family (especially kids!) to take up the sport can help improve their concentration, increase bone density and develop critical thinking skills.
Whatever type of sport court you choose, remember that playing sports is never a loss, it's always a gain!
If you want to design your own sports court, get in touch with us at Sports Court South Florida! With 40 years of experience in the field, from flooring to designing, we offer solutions to all your sport court-related woes!
We can also guide you on how to design your own custom basketball court. Contact us at 1-800-313-2944.


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- Open source. Grab the source code, do whatever you want - it's small, readable, modular Python under BSD license.
- Easily extensible. Whenever it's Renderman SL, Cg, GLSL, Python, C++, scene graph, particle system, Unix shell or a UI for a scientific data flow system - anything you can describe with DAG - it's easy to implement or already implemented. It's not about just RSL anymore.
- Portable between Windows, Linux and Mac OS X from the very beginning.
Source code is hosted by Google Code. You'll also need:
Windows users might found this page pretty useful.
Binary releases are coming soon - feel free to contribute.
Documentation and support
Both documentation (as wiki) and support page can be found at the same Google Code site.
Where's the previous version?
More then 4 years ago I've started working on application that become ShaderMan - visual Renderman shader building tool, made in spirit of ShadeTree, Slim and XSI - a free software package I've prepared for Renderman community.
That application was a success. And still is - you can find it here. But it's time to make a next step. Why?
- Delphi codebase was restricting me with porting to Linux - and it was the most wanted new feature. In fact, I haven't used Windows machine in 1.5 years already.
- I haven't really touched that code since December 2003. It become almost unsupportable - to many features and small tricks to support and refactor.
- Even thought ShaderMan was extensible behind the original Renderman SL code generation, in practice it was almost impossible to do since lots of stuff was just hardcoded.


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Foosball Pull Kick Shot
Foosball Pull Kick Shot Level of Difficulty
Learning to Set Up the Foosball Pull Kick Shot
Learning to tic-tac pass back and forth between all 3 of your offensive men on the same rod is key to setting up this shot. The tic-tac pass must be mastered in order to maintain control of the ball, surprise your opponent, and shoot a fast foosball shot.
Pull Kick Shot Techniques and Methods
For this shot you will need to learn to shoot an open-handed shot. Try passing the ball back and forth between your outside 3 bar man to your center man and kicking the ball in. Next, open your hand as you release the pass and roll your wrist upward when you kick the shot. This will increase your overall shot speed. You may need to practice this wrist rolling motion in order to become accurate with your pull kick shots.
Foosball Shots


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We are very fortunate to have our Powerboat school situated
in Dun Laoghaire Harbour with its large area of sheltered water which
is ideal for year round boat training. It is the perfect location to carry
out the many scenarios that are required in powerboat training such
as moorings, pontoons, fairways, slipways, commercial and leisure
traffic, etc.
If you have a little experience, our National Powerboat Certificate
(driving licence) will give you the basic skills. You start your
training in a small 3.6 metre RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) and then
progress up to a 5.85 metre RIB. This allows you to be certified for
both tiller and console type boats. If you are experienced and require
the Certificate, a direct assessment is also available.
This is where to start if you have a little experience.
The National Powerboat certificate is the equivalent to your
road driving licence. Courses can be run over a weekend, weekdays
or evenings. We can make the course available when you are.
This two day course starts in a small boat (tiller controlled
rib with 15 horse power) and progresses onto a larger boat
(console controlled rib up to 125 horse power).
The type of skills you will be learning are launch and
recovery, boat preparation, basic boat handling, securing
to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard,
high speed manoeuvres, introduction to navigation and a lot more.
All courses include Log books, course notes, certification
with coastal endorsement.
Duration: 2 days
1 person Inc VAT €320pp or
2 persons Inc VAT €285pp,
3 persons Inc VAT €220pp


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I f***in' love The Warriors, and have seen it more times than...well, let's put it this way. In the time it took you to read this, I just watched it again.
I can't believe anyone who reads this site and puts up with my drivel hasn't seen this flick at least a couple of times ( except maybe my old pal David Holman, so here you go, Dave, specially for you! )
The Warriors was directed by Walter Hill, king of the tough guy movie makers, and concerns a meeting of all the street gangs in New York, set up by Cyrus, the leader of top gang The Gramercy Riffs. Cyrus is a would be messiah who has a dream to unite them all together and take over the city.
Unfortunately, calling a bunch of psychotic juvenile delinquents together is never a good idea, and Cyrus is shot by Luther, unhinged weasel faced leader of The Rogues. Luther pins the murder on our heroes, Coney Island gang The Warriors, and from that moment on, they have to run and fight their way the length of New York, with every cop and every other gang in the city out to get them. As simple and elegant as that.
From the first frame, it's obvious we're not in anything approaching the real world. Hill's plan at the time was to film the movie as a literal comic book, with freeze frames and panel borders, but couldn't fund it completely. But anyone with eyes to see will recognize a comic book when they're looking at this movie.
As The Warriors race through the neon lit night, they're also playing a weird version of baseball, with each subway station being a 'safe zone ' until they eventually reach Coney, and win the game by staying alive.
Along the way they encounter, and battle, a myriad of comic book street gangs, like:
Roller-skating dungaree wearers The Punks:
Lizzies The Lizzies:
And the most comic ( and KISS ) inspired gang The Baseball Furies:
To make it even clearer that we're in fantasy land, The Warriors only ever encounter cops and gangs on their night flight. Real people are rarely glimpsed, and are only ever bystanders in the action.
The only exception is this scene, where the gang's tight lipped leader Swan, and his new love ( picked up along the way ) Mercy, sit exhausted on the subway. I won't spoil it if you've somehow yet to see the movie, but it's a tiny, beautiful moment that defines both characters absolutely.
Years later, Hill did get a chance to rejig the movie and do it with all the panel borders and stylistic comic book flourishes he wanted, in The Warriors: The Ultimate Directors Cut:
And it's bloody awful. Like putting cream on top of a cream cake, it's a pointless exercise. The only reason to get it is the documentary that comes with it, which includes a really sweet interview with Deborah Van Valkenburgh who played Mercy, perennial movie bad guy James Remar recounting how he got the part of Ajax, the gang's loose cannon, and marveling that he's still talking about it all these years later, and David Patrick Kelly ( Luther ) talking about how his Mum saw the film, and commented: ' You were very good, David, you ALMOST looked tough... '
Far better to watch the original, which is on youtube at the moment, so go do it already. Can you dig it?


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- eagleandimgone
- 5 years ago
- Wedding: March 2013
So I read a little about "baking" your CZ jewelry and how it helps make the CZ more diamond-like.
I personally love CZ, but I think we've all seen the poor quality 6 dollar rings that don't even really look like CZ let alone a diamond.
So I went to target and there was this CZ ring on sale for 6.89 and I had to have it To test out the baking for myself. The results are pretty awesome!
I couldn't get the exact same lighting for yesterday when I bought the ring but I did my best.
the first picture is right after I bought it in the car (it's on my sisters hand) It's a really pretty ring but like most cheap Cz it has almost no depth and overly white/blue.
This is after baking twice, both at 350 degrees for an hour and letting it cool in the oven. It's a really huge difference in person! The pictures don't do it justice. But you can tell there is a slight color change to a warmer color and the depth is more realistic.
I hope this helps some ladies looking at baking! I had a hard time finding more posts on it.
What do you think? Will you try it?


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SGL Carbon Strengthens its Aerospace Supplies Business
August 29, 2001
SGL Carbon Group is strengthening its aerospace composites business by appointing Paul W. Pendorf CEO and president of its US subsidiary, Hitco Carbon Composites Inc. As a result, Pendorf will acquire a minority stake in Hitco. The company is part of SGL Carbon's newly founded SGL Technologies GmbH. Pendorf is founder and majority owner of the AMT II Corp., a company based in Marina del Rey, Calif. AMT II and SGL Carbon will act as strategic partners in further acquisitions and restructurings in the aerospace supply industry.
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Hello 2015 and Happy New Year to everyone. I hope you all have had a great start thus far. I am so excited and grateful to be able to see another year and for all of my loved ones and well wishers as well. I have really been trying to put in more effort with my blogging as well as my outside work to share with you guys. So bare with me.
I've been wanting to get one of these coats for a while now to give it a try. I am so in LOVE. It's extremely comfortable and if you like big coats or jackets, this one is a perfectly styled coat to rock. It was actually really cold on New Years but I think my body is clearly immune to the cold since my open toe heels were still comfortable lol.
This year has started off very well and will continue to progress. Remember to always stay positive and surround yourself with things that will elevate you. Blessings to you all! x
Coat: NY&Company
Dress: Purple Bodycon dress from Forever21


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You might have noticed from our New Orleans blog posts that we're in love with the Big Easy. That's why Vacations by Marriott Vacation Blog is pleased to introduce friend and "Vlogger" Sonia Gil, who in the accompanying New Orleans video spends 12 hours providing a nice introduction to the city.
The day begins with coffee and a cannoli, followed by a streetcar ride over to Jackson Square, where the Louisiana Purchase was signed way back in 1803. Next, Sonia finds a great Po Boy sandwich, and hops a pedicab for some shopping in the French Quarter.
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Pairing Nashville's original outlaw with country music's award-winning contemporary outsider in an Everly Brothers-style duet is something Bobby Bare wanted to do. As usual, he accomplished that task and generally does once he sets his mind on something.
Bare, 82, was working on his first new album in five years when he decided to enlist the aid of Chris Stapleton, the closest thing to an "outlaw" who is continuing his own domination of country music, despite the odds being stacked against him.
To wrap up his new album, Things Change, Bare decided he wanted to redo his signature song, the gritty and melancholy "Detroit City."
Of course, he recorded the classic version more than 50 years ago and, well, things really do change. Bare wanted to do it differently with Stapleton, who is among Bare's many friends and fans.
"I told Chris, 'You're not singing harmony with Bobby,'" Bare recalls, as he nurses a mid-afternoon cup of coffee. "I said, 'We're the Everly Brothers. You be Don, and I'll be Phil.'"
In other words, he was seeking something different than a simple remake of the song that pretty much made him a star when it was released in 1963.
He wanted to reshape it sonically as an old-fashioned duet with another artist of distinctive voice and against-the-grain courage. The result is not "Wake Up Little Susie" by Don and Phil Everly, pioneers who bridged the gap between Top 40 and country radio in the '50s and early '60s. The similarity to the Everlys is that the new version of "Detroit City" blends the voices of two great country singers with equal quantities of vocal and vocational grit, doing it their way, the same way they've fashioned their careers.
The younger man's shaggy-haired refusal to bend to the rules of radio airplay is quite reminiscent of Bare's career-long practice of going against the norm, tilting at windmills sometimes just for the hell of it.
While some people think "Waylon and Willie and the boys" are the originators of the heralded "Outlaw Movement," it was Bare and his insistence to oversee his own recordings and assert artistic independence that inspired and freed up Jennings and the rest to take over their own sessions.
Bare had already enjoyed considerable success before "Detroit City," including the prior year's Top 10 charting "Shame on Me." But his performance of the Mel Tillis-Danny Dill-written "Detroit City" earned him a lasting spot in America's soundtrack.
It should be noted that prior to his solo 1963 classic take on that song, Bare had, without fanfare, begun blazing the trail for artists who wanted to seize control of their careers, opening doors for what press pundits called the "Outlaw Movement."
For example, "Shame on Me," was the first song to make it out of Chet Atkins' RCA Studios with a horn accompaniment. Those horns put on full display the rebellious brass of a young man intent on doing things his way.
Going against the polite norm and shrugging off convention have been hallmarks of the career of a guy who could be considered, along with his old friends Jennings and Johnny Cash, possessor of one of country music's best voices. For almost six decades, Bare has been both singing for and surprising audiences as well as his country colleagues.
His hit-making began with his 1959 single, "The All American Boy" … but his name wasn't on the record. In fact, the talking blues novelty song — a parody inspired by Elvis' ballyhooed and career-boosting conscription into the Army — was recorded by Bare and became a hit while Bare was similarly serving. Because he wasn't around, the hit was credited to Bill Parsons, who sang a different song on the same demo acetate.
Parsons, who lip-synched to Bare's voice on the song on Dick Clark's American Bandstand, was given credit. Bare didn't mind, still doesn't really, because he was in the Army.
"I told him to keep the beer money," says Bare. "I also said, 'It's only rock 'n' roll. It will be forgotten in six months.'"
It's probably just as well, since that "talking blues" song did not display the timeless vocal cool that has defined Bare's career, but he still laughs about Parsons and that "theft-by-lip synch" 58 years ago.
"Can you imagine how hard it was to try to lip-synch a talking record?" says Bare, laughing at the task faced by his old friend Parsons.
Actually, Bare, a truly gentle man, laughs about a lot of things during a warm and drawling conversation inside the garage and then the comfortable den of the spacious Hendersonville, Tennessee, home he shares with Jeannie, his wife of 52 years, and, as often as not, the grandchildren who live three minutes away and who go to school within eyeshot of Bare headquarters.
Sitting in the garage, Bare says "goodbye" or some-such to the guy on the other end of the phone and hangs up.
"I've been working this thing (the new album) hard," says the original outlaw who not only took control of his own recording, his Music Row office was HQ of that rebellious style of country music, partly because he had pinball machines that his speed-gobbling friends like Waylon, Roger Miller, Cash and Captain Midnight played while they were on their sleepless binges.
"I never could have done like those guys," says Bare, a big man with a hearty soul and a heart filled with love for friends, songwriters and, most especially, the family that has been the underpinning of his success since the 1950s.
"Those guys — Guy Clark, Waylon, Roger Miller — all of them, they'd just take those pills and keep going, stay up all night," Bare recalls.
Bare shakes his head, with a smile rather than with judgment, when discussing those friends. He loved them all like brothers. He was their unofficial leader. And he misses them all, as in most cases that lifestyle was literally short-lived. But he had no desire to compete with them on all-night binges of pills and pinball.
"Me, well, I liked to go to bed," he said. "It got so those guys were calling sleep 'the Bare Disease.'"
His rich laughter, punctuated by a swift, yet-somehow-loving obscenity, chases that story.
"I still like to take a nap. And I know enough to put this thing on airplane mode when I take 'em," says Bare, holding up his smartphone.
Bare, an affable sort, on this day is continuing a string of 10-15-minute "phoners," quick interviews with newspaper reporters, radio hosts, web sites, whoever and whatever it takes to bring attention to Things Change.
A friend, who has for years helped me when I have been writing stories about the men and the music of the outlaw years and more, he has invited me to his comfortable home on a Hendersonville cul-de-sac to spend a few minutes that joyfully turn into a full afternoon.
"Thanks for being patient with me," says Bare, referring to the calendar juggling we'd done to set the wheels in motion for what turns out to be more a sprawling discussion of country music and fishing and love of family than it is a forum for him to sell this excellent new record.
"That last phone call I got was from a fishing magazine. I must have been on the phone with him for an hour." They swapped fish tales, not album sales.
"I like it out here," he says, looking around the garage that on this day, at least, is home to large boxes of the Things Change CDs that he's been methodically going through with a white Sharpie, personalizing them for promotional purposes.
"I can come out here and smoke cigars. I like coming out here to work."
He turns to nod to a 13½-pound large-mouth bass that's hanging over his makeshift desk.
"That was Reed's," says Bare, referring to his long-time fishing pal Jerry Reed, who died in 2008. "When he died I got that fish and all of his fishing gear."
Their relationship had deep roots indeed, as guitar wizard Reed worked on some of Bare's recording sessions in the 1950s and '60s. Besides their mutual passion for the music they made, the two became, well, sort of "fishing brothers."
Bare, who was with Reed when he hauled in that fish from a Florida lake, smiles at the memory of watching his pal catch the gilled monster.
The love between the two old fishing dogs was mutual. In the staircase inside the home hangs a painted portrait of Bare holding up a 6-pound smallmouth. It was a gift from Reed.
"Those kinds of things where you paint a picture from a photo don't always turn out good. I think this one really did."
Reed — who died in 2008 at age 71 — was one of Bare's contemporaries in a country music world that since their heyday has traded in the hayseed for the hipster.
Bare turns the story briefly over to an album that involved him and Reed and others of their friends and contemporaries. The fishing buddies joined old warhorses Waylon Jennings and Mel Tillis in 1998 to form a supergroup called Old Dogs and release a double album by that title.
Bare's good friend and accomplice on other projects, Shel Silverstein — songwriter, poet, children's author, cartoonist and raconteur — handled the writing chores because Bare had told him there weren't enough songs about growing old.
"I'm one of the last ones left," Bare says, as he fills our conversation with stories of good friends – Haggard, Waylon, Jimmy Dickens, Harlan Howard — among them.
Things Change is his first album in the five years since a collection of folk songs, Darker Than Light, was released. The new album takes Bare back into the land of pure country, where he is most at home. The 10-song collection features songs written by Bare as well as some of the best in the business, including Mary Gauthier and even the late Guy Clark.
"'Trophy Girl' was the last song Guy wrote," says Bare, proud to have his old friend's work in his collection.
The title of the album and the radio track — "Things Change" — was inspired by another old friend, singer-songwriter and actor Hoyt Axton, writer of timeless songs like "Joy to the World," "Never Been to Spain," "The Pusher," "No-No Song," "Evangelina" and "Boney Fingers."
Things Change by Bobby Bare on VEVO.
Back in 1997, after suffering a stroke, Hoyt's mother Mae Axton (best known as writer of "Heartbreak Hotel") moved him into her Hendersonville home.
"It was just three minutes from my house and I started going over there in the mornings to make him breakfast," says Bare. "You know, biscuits and gravy and shit."
Bare looked past the malady and only saw an old friend who needed help.
"He was in really bad shape. He was using his fingers to eat peanut butter." Bare simulates doing just that and shakes his head.
As he recalls those dark days, Bare rebounds to recall the reason he named this new album Things Change.
Axton — who died in 1999 — was on Bare's mind.
"It was just something Hoyt had said: 'The only thing I ever learned in life was that a cowboy hat was going to blow off in a high wind, women rule the world, and things change.'"


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The best baby chairs of 2017 — the top 5 selection
Choosing the right baby chair for your baby is not an easy job. There are a lot of factors that you need to consider while deciding and it's only natural that you may get overwhelmed simply due to the sheer amount of the available options out there.
Factors like the size of the chair, the space you have available, its foldability capabilities for storage purposes when you are not using it, and above all, the stability and safety provided are some that come into play. To cut through the market noise we have reviewed tens of the best seller baby chairs of 2017 and we have curated a list of the top 5 baby chairs for 2017 factoring in elements like security, convenience, safety, quality, and design.
1. Baby Delight Go With Me Chair
The first chair in our list of finalists is the well-cushioned, and ultra-portable Baby Delight Go With Me Chair which features multiple uses. This baby chair is perfect for indoors as well as outdoors because of its removable sun canopy which protects your little one from the Sunlight.
- Sturdy metal legs with contact to the ground at 8 points
- The chair has polyester fabric which makes it durable.
- The removable plastic tray is BPA-free.
- The standing net can be used as storage also.
- The leg holes are enclosed and protected with netting to provide protection from bugs or rough surfaces to the child.
- The height of the chair can be adjusted to the size of the baby and can take weight up to 75lbs.
Things to note:
- The chair does not recline
- The tray could be a little high for a baby of age less than a year.
2. Abiie Beyond Wooden High Chair with Tray
The Abiie beyond has won the 2015 national parenting publications award and for good reason. It's one of the most well-rounded baby chairs out there offering excellent build quality and a plethora of features that will make your life easier. This baby chair is sturdy enough even for adults to sit on.
- The seat and footrest can be adjusted easily to accommodate any height making it the perfect baby chair that will "grow" as your child grows.
- It can be transformed and be used as a normal dining chair for yourself or your guests. Perfect for saving space.
- The cushions are stain resistant and waterproof, so it does not absorb any spills and are very easy to clean.
- It is very sturdy. It will not tip over under any circumstances and it will hold the weight of an adult.
- Dishwasher-friendly tray
- An adjustable 3-point and 5-point harness with a dual restraining system.
- Comes with a 3-year warranty so you don't have to worry about anything.
- Anti-microbial heat sterilization – the chair has undergone high-temperature sterilization at 248 °F (120 °C) that ensures a hygienic environment for your child.
- Multiple color options.
- Extremely high-quality materials.
- Aesthetically pleasing design that will blend with your interior design.
Things to note:
- It may prove a little too small for adults when in normal dining chair mode.
3. Summer Infant Pop N' Sit Portable Booster
The most light-weight and portable chair of our list of the best baby chairs of 2017. If you are living in a sunny state with a lot of outdoor space or you are taking a lot of trips, then you will love this baby chair. It's light-weight, compact, and foldable and you can take it anywhere as it weighs just 4.8 pounds! It can, of course, be used indoors and it's perfect both for feeding and play time. It has a compact fold and fits in the easy slide-in carry bag.
- Supports weight up to 37 pounds.
- Can be used for babies as small as 6 months old.
- BPA-free, dishwasher-friendly, detachable tray for maximum convenience.
- Storage pocket at the back which are great for an outing or camping.
- 3-point safety harness to ensure the safety of your baby.
- Safety straps are also included for placing it safely on an adult chair.
- Handy little transport bag to take it anywhere with you.
- The storage bag has a mesh bottom which makes it ideal for the beach as any sand will fall and the water will drip if you rinse it off.
Things to note:
- Somewhat weird placement of the buckle.
4. Summer Infant Deluxe Comfort Folding Booster Seat
This is another perfect travel option when you don't want the hassle of carrying a bulky baby chair. This booster seat could be strapped on any adult chair and is convenient to carry it everywhere you go as it weighs only 3.7 pounds. Even though it's made out of plastic and not wood as some of the other finalists, it's high quality and sturdy.
- 2-in-1 usage – could be used as a seat for your toddler as well as a seat booster.
- 2-level height adjustment settings.
- Dishwasher friendly food tray.
- Removable, washable, machine-friendly seat pad.
- Secured straps for fixing it on an adult chair
- The straps are also machine washable.
- Features an extremely small footprint that saves space and it's ideal for smaller rooms and kitchens.
Things to note:
- The back cushion is a little thin.
- It comes only in one color.
- KEET Roundy Kid's Chair Gingham
This is not exactly a baby chair per se as it's targeting older kids but we thought it would be a great alternative to feature in the top bay chairs of 2017 for when your child grows a little bit older and a baby chair doesn't cut it anymore. The KEET Roundy chair is an upholstered chair perfect for the babies who outgrow the high chairs but are still small for adult chairs. It's ideal for that in-between period, did we also mention that it looks wicked?
- Cozy and comfortable covered with foam.
- Made out of Gingham fabric which is very easy to coordinate.
- Sturdy wooden frame for support and stability.
- Upholstered with cotton, easy-to-clean woven fabric.
- Suitable for children up to 5 years old or even older depending on the size.
- Protected with no-flame retardant.
- Features wooden legs for a real-furniture look.
- Large color variety to match the rest of your house design.
Things to note:
- Not the most portable and light chair. More convenient for indoors use.
- No safety straps or buckles, but it's oriented for older kids.
We have covered the top 5 baby chairs in 2017 and we are positive that you will find the right baby chair based on your particular needs. Whether your criteria are comfort, décor, practicality, durability or flexibility, there are options available for all.
We'd love to hear from you: which baby chair did you select? Maybe you feel that we have missed another entry that's more suitable — please leave your comments in the section down below!