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Reflector bulbs are most commonly used in spotlights. The interior is usually painted silver to reflect the light. With a wide beam angle they are suited for directional lighting such as track lighting, recessed ceiling lights and desk lamps. The bulb is shaped in such a manner that the required light distribution is achieved by reflection from the coating. In order to eliminate highlights, which are particularly noticeable in illumination at short distances, part of the bulb through which the lamp's light flux passes is given a frosted finish.


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Typically, a huge reduction in power use in a device such as a phone, tablet, or even a PC, comes by introducing a new generation of hardware that's more power efficient both in its design and manufacture. But sometimes new tech can significantly reduce the power use of existing components, and that's what Toshiba is claiming to have done in battery-dependent mobile devices.
The Japanese company has used a bit line power calculator (BLPC) and a digitally controllable retention circuit (DCRC) to cut device standby power use by up to 85 percent. Active use power (when the device is in use) has also been reduced by up to 27 percent.
The power saving is realized by monitoring and predicting the power use of SRAM in order to keep its temperature as close to room temperature as possible. Toshiba uses the BLPC to monitor the consumption of the SRAM rest circuits and then can limit SRAM power under certain conditions when active. When a device is in standby mode, Toshiba regularly wakes the DCRC and updates the buffer size of the retention driver in order to realize up to the 85 percent power saving.
This is just the latest in a range of research Toshiba is carrying out to try and limit power use in high performance mobile devices. Late last year the company announced a new type of cache memory that promised to cut mobile processor power consumption by up to two-thirds.

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Okay ladies, I came across a great deal…….both of these rings are 50% off right now, so they cost a little over $100. The sight is claiming they are natural diamonds(yellow and champagne). The metal is sterling silver though, and I'm guessing that is why they are so cheap(I think each is a total of .26 carats….probably not the best quality diamonds either, but still). Do you think that SS would hold up to every day wear and tear? I'd be afraid of losing a diamond cause the metal is so soft?


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If you are looking for a degree in a growing field that generates a solid return on investment (ROI), a Master of Science in Cybersecurity is the key to finding a rewarding career. Cyber security experts are needed by corporations, government agencies, non-profit organizations and many other employers. The demand for cyber security experts will continue to increase as we become more dependent on the Internet of Things (IoT) that connects our personal electronic devices as well as our homes and even our health devices to the World Wide Web.
The Growing Field of Cyber Security
The demand for cybersecurity analysts is expected to grow far into the future. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports that in 2012 about 366,000 network and computer systems administrators were employed in the United States. The cybersecurity field is expected to grow by about 37% between 2012 and 2022. This represents an addition of at least 27,400 new jobs.
How Lucrative is a Career in Cyber Security?
As long as the Internet is around, there will be a strong demand for Cybersecurity professionals. These talented individuals are charged with protecting important data. Web technology and security is extremely dynamic, with new software launching and new threats exposed throughout the year so web security experts must continue learning as their careers progress in order to stay on top of all the changes.
The cyber security field offers an array of rewarding career paths. Each individual job has its own nuanced responsibilities, demands, educational requirements and compensation. This means that cyber security professionals earn a wide range of salaries. Those who obtain a Master's degree in the field will typically earn more than those with a Bachelor's degree. U.S. News and World Report reports average salaries for information security professionals are $91,210, but might reach significantly higher salaries in big cities such as San Francisco ($112,320), New York City ($120,460), and Sacramento ($142,200). These information security analysts can move through the ranks climb up the career ladder to earn more money, and add technical credentials such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) to their resume. Some of the top IT security positions and salaries include:
- :: Director of Security at $178,333
- :: Cybersecurity Lead at $175,000
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- :: Cybersecurity Engineer at $170,000
- :: Application Security Manager at $165,000
Rewarding Careers with a Master's Degree in Cybersecurity
Part of the reason a Master's degree in Cybersecurity is so valuable is that now more than ever, companies and organizations understand the need to secure their own information and sensitive customer data. With big-name brands experiencing high-profile security breaches such as Target and Sony, corporate executives and business owners are beginning to key in on combatting these cyber threats.
The impact of a cyber-attack on a business is far reaching, resulting in much more than bad headlines and leaked information. Cyberattacks can lead to lost jobs, massive legal costs, hurt brand reputation, lost customers, and ultimately an impact on overall revenue. Watch this recent webinar series on the impact of a data breach.
Cyber security is also critical to national security. A hacker who accesses government records or bank account information can wreak havoc in a number of ways. International adversaries attack not just government assets, but also corporations (e.g. to steal trademark secrets or sabotage competition), infrastructure (e.g. utilities, transportation, telecom, etc.), and other entities connected and controlled electronically, and therefore susceptible to hacking. This is precisely why people with cyber security skills will continue to be in high demand in private business and government positions. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has established a Cyber Security division to help cybersecurity experts keep our country safe from online attacks.
With malicious software, hackers and cyber terrorists, the need for skilled cyber security experts will continue to grow. While a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity will help you get your foot in the door, those with a Master's degree in the field earn higher salaries and have considerably more job security. The cybersecurity programs offered by Utica College online can prepare students for a rewarding cybersecurity career by providing them with the tools needed to combat today's cyber threats.
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Tyndale News & Articles
First Class Graduates From Tyndale Intercultural Ministries Centre
Friday, February 17, 2012
Toronto—Tyndale is proud to announce the graduation of the first class the Tyndale Intercultural Ministries (TIM) Centre. At the ceremony, 18 students were awarded certificates in Foundations in Missional Ministry & Church Leadership. The TIM Centre provides students with a missions-...Read More about First Class Graduates From Tyndale Intercultural Ministries Centre
University College Students Show Love to Toronto's Homeless
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
On January 28, teams of students walked around downtown Toronto handing out TTC tokens and praying with the homeless. It was, "Eye-opening and touching…it showed me how present God is", Alex Staines said. Last Saturday, a Student Council organized event enabled 3 teams of...Read More about University College Students Show Love to Toronto's Homeless
Tyndale Hosts 3rd Annual Biblical Symposium
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Drawing Tyndale students, alumni and members of the community, the Biblical Symposium featured 7 lecturers and their work. The daylong symposium was an opportunity for the Tyndale Community to learn about current research being done in Biblical studies by Tyndale professors and alumni. The...Read More about Tyndale Hosts 3rd Annual Biblical Symposium
Dr. Stephanie Ling appointed Chancellor of Tyndale
Thursday, February 2, 2012
(Toronto) Tyndale University College & Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Stephanie J. Ling to the position of Chancellor. As Chancellor, Dr. Ling will inspire and celebrate success in Tyndale and serve as a bridge between Tyndale and the community by bringing , both...Read More about Dr. Stephanie Ling appointed Chancellor of Tyndale
Tyndale Signs Long-Term Agreement with ACCTE
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Toronto - Tyndale University College & Seminary and the Association of Canadian Chinese Theological Education (ACCTE) signed a long-term agreement on January, 26, 2012. Dr. John Kao, Chairman of the Executive Board for the ACCTE and Dr. Gary V. Nelson, President and Vice Chancellor of Tyndale...Read More about Tyndale Signs Long-Term Agreement with ACCTE
Tyndale Alumni Raises Awareness of Extreme Poverty
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
"Extreme poverty is living off of less than $1.25 per day…It's the challenge for 1.4 billion people," Alan Liu shared during Wednesday's presentation, "1.4 Billion Reasons (To End Extreme Poverty)." Alan Liu is the Canadian Director of Operations for Raising...Read More about Tyndale Alumni Raises Awareness of Extreme Poverty
Tyndale Representatives Attend the Annual Meetings of the ETS
Friday, December 9, 2011
Recently, Tyndale professors and an alumna attended the 63rd Annual Meetings of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) and the Annual Meetings of its affiliate, the Evangelical Philosophical Society (EPS), in San Francisco, California. Professor of Religious Studies, Dr. Craig Carter; Research...Read More about Tyndale Representatives Attend the Annual Meetings of the ETS
Dr. Simon J. Gathercole Speaks at Tyndale
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
The Tyndale University College Department of Religious Studies recently hosted Dr. Simon Gathercole as a guest lecturer. Dr. Gathercole, PhD, University of Durham, is a world renowned scholar in New Testament Studies. He is currently a Lecturer in New Testament Studies at Fitzwilliam...Read More about Dr. Simon J. Gathercole Speaks at Tyndale
Faculty Present Papers at the Society of Biblical Literature Conference
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
The Annual Meetings of the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) is the largest conference of biblical scholars in the world. It draws scholars from all corners of the globe including Canada, the U.S., Israel, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Africa. This year six Tyndale University College...Read More about Faculty Present Papers at the Society of Biblical Literature Conference
Fall Graduation
Friday, November 25, 2011
Over 100 students from Tyndale University College & Seminary participated in the 2011 fall graduation ceremony. This fall graduation included the third cohort of Tyndale's Bachelor of Education program with sixty students graduating and becoming Certified Ontario Teachers. Twenty-...Read More about Fall Graduation
Diversity in Worship
Monday, November 21, 2011
In November, students fill the lounges and the library pouring over textbooks, coffee in-hand, as deadlines approach. Yet on Thursday mornings, the majority of seminary students on campus make their way to the Tyndale chapel, Kairos (καιρός). Kaarina Hsieh, Seminary Dean...Read More about Diversity in Worship
Worship and Mission After Christendom
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Although worship and missions have often been separated, Eleanor Kreider explains that they are "absolutely intertwined." During this November's conference, Worship and Mission After Christendom, Alan and Elanor Kreider expounded upon this relationship. Alan Kreider, retired...Read More about Worship and Mission After Christendom
Mosaic Ministry
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
The Church in Toronto is diverse, containing members from every corner of the globe. Traditional denominational and cultural lines are often blurred and sometimes removed altogether. The challenges facing the global and intercultural church are a daily reality for Toronto churches. Tyndale recently...Read More about Mosaic Ministry
Faith Talks 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
On October 25 and 26, Tyndale hosted its fifth annual Faith Talks lectures in Christian Spirituality. This year's guest was W. David O. Taylor, former Arts Minister at Hope Chapel, Austin, Texas and current Th.D. student at Duke Divinity School, Durham, North Carolina. David is the editor of...Read More about Faith Talks 2011
On the Road to Bayview
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
In anticipation of Tyndale's move to the Bayview campus in 2013, Tyndale students, faculty, and staff met to discuss values and ideas to consider when renovating the new campus. The Tyndale representatives present at the meetings were eager to voice their thoughts about how the new campus can...Read More about On the Road to Bayview


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Ryan W. Bradley splits his time between working at a University bookstore and doing freelance book design. He received his MFA from Pacific University and his poetry and fiction have been published widely online and in print. He is the author of three poetry chapbooks including Mile Zero, Prize, and Code for Failure.
"[Bradley and Tomaloff] are poet's poets, both — and their collaboration is a voyeuristic glimpse into the witchcraft of each poets' dark process and a fine read to boot."
My brother used to build these rockets we'd launch when we were kids that would blast up into the atmosphere forever. We searched and searched to find out if its explosive magic would ever manifest in the vacant lot where we stood staring up into the sky. We were sure it had found its way to another planet, but then somehow this white, phallic-shaped thing would plummet back down into our world again, intact but with burn marks, changed. That's what happens when you pack together the right ingredients. You come up with an implosion of the spontaneously combustible kind. Ryan W. Bradley and David Tomaloff are that kind of ammunition. They obliterate us with their aerobatics of language and rhythm that bring us back to ourselves. We can imagine that we have escaped, but forget that you are a mammal and you had better watch your back.
the afternoon is a tourist a noose
with its arms spread out like a clock
when it is Sunday afternoon I make believe.
play the part of the father left rotting in the den
a half empty glass for the fifth time today
the dampened spark of ice cubes failing to ignite
this is a time capsule raised from barren soil
the aging bomb shelter of the nuclear family —
Bradley and Tomaloff mesmerize us with their transmission of cadence and meter. It's music, improvisation with the volume turned all the way up, quadraphonic sound and we're standing trying to hold ourselves together in the midst of it.
where then is the skin
we peeled from one another,
the would be bone-clothes
in which we earned our scars?
what we struggled so long to support,
to cut our teeth on failure
building a better ribcage
to house a more broken heart.
You Are Jaguar is two hands shaking in the woods, two voices wandering in our heads stretching the territory we didn't know we spanned, a dueling navigation of subterfuge that surfaces and exposes itself within every stanza.
draining like suburban gutters
into the careful concealment
of flowerbeds below . . .
& with it go my teeth
cut for hurricanes,
holding fast to the edges,
of the photos we've become:
This is a collection that blasts through us with the violation of our truths. There is nowhere to go but inward. We must own the beauty and debauchery of the animals that we are.
. . . if you are the mandible, I am
the mouth swallowed whole I am
the glint in the city's eye recapturing
a sense of how to crave the jungle.
Bradley and Tomaloff are packing in the ammo and setting off the fuse. Get a copy of You Are Jaguar and find out where you land; scorched, yet transformed.


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10 Tips on Password Security for the cloud and the web.
In light of the recent password hacks in the past few months, days and in particular the high amount of media coverage on the "iCloud" hack. I thought I'd put down a few thoughts on password security. I think one can lecture or write for days on password security and they are even specialists and companies whose entire focus is nothing but security. That said this is simply a quick set of 10 tips from me that will hopefully help you better protect your passwords in the cloud and on the web. Some are common sense, most are well lesson's learned from experience. 1. Use a hard password. Don't make a password that contains the word Password, or any version. EVER! P@55w0rd! will never be a safe password to use. So don't pat yourself on the back at your cleverness… Don't use your real name Try to avoid using the same repeating set of characters (1111, 2222, 1212, 0000) Try to avoid using a straight sequence of numbers. 1234… 2. Make it at least 8 characters long. Let's be honest, if someone wants something bad enough, all they need is enough processing power and enough time. If you're being chased by a lion and were trying to throw random crates between you and lion, wouldn't it make sense to put more crates between you and the lion? The more characters...Read More


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I actually watched this one about two months ago but I was so confused by the end of it, I knew I'd have to sit through it again before I could write anything about it!
Okay, I'm all for abstract and unique ideas in a horror film – it's what keeps the genre fresh. But sometimes independent directors sort of cross the line, and then struggle to find the right side again.
Which is pretty much what happened here I'm afraid.
But don't be put off (in other words – read on!) as there were some pretty cool parts to the film…and it might be worth watching IF you are a Found Footage fan…
I think?
The Plot
(Courtesy of IMDb, once again!!!!) Six friends on a camping trip think they have discovered, and killed, a Sasquatch. But what they have actually unleashed is something more evil, more ancient and more deadly than they could ever imagine – an army of supernatural terrors that will hunt them until no one remains.
Note – The prick who wrote this bio for the film on IMDb actually spelled 'Sasquatch' with a lower case 's'. Okay, okay, I know I'm not exactly Shakespeare but for f##k sake guys – this is a bio for your movie (at least get the grammar right – it's only two sentences!).
Rant over.
Switching Bad Guys
Now, I know the bio claims the group of friends end up killing a Sasquatch…but I'm not 100% sure that's what it is?
To be honest – the guy the director paid to dress up in a circus gorilla suit probably had no idea what he was supposed to be…and that showed.
It gets to the point where the filmmakers themselves realise their 'furry creation' is absolute shit, and end up switching their bad guy to a much more scarier prospect at the halfway point of the movie.
Was this a masterstroke by directors Ken Cosentino and Matt D. Lord?
No, not really.
To be honest – we'd already past the point of no return when a Halloween costume arm creeps over a sofa and grabs one of the friends (spoiler yes – but the scene is so shit I doubt you'll really care!).
Well, complete confusion really!
If the directors had managed to start off the film the way they had ended it – they would have been onto a winner.
Also, the special effects got progressively better as the film moved along. Maybe they got an injection of cash halfway through filming and decided to go for it over the climax scenes?
Again, more confusion.
I suppose this whole project was 'budget challenged' – like a majority of Found Footage films, but still it seemed to 'piss on it's own chips' whenever it managed to produce something cool or memorable.
As I mentioned above – the film decides to completely eliminate the bad guy and replace him/her/whatever halfway through. This isn't exactly a move full of confidence.
It's more like a move that indicates that the writer(s) realised that penning a plot was a lot more difficult than their last day job (flipping burgers presumably). At this point they probably knew they had created a sinking ship – and threw any old monster/entity at it to plug the gap.
It didn't work.
But that's all pretty negative – and I HATE being 100% negative on a Found Footage movie…
Some of the final scenes were pretty good and some of the ideas they held were entertaining and unique (I'd even go as far as saying 'enjoyable to watch'!). The cinematography wasn't great in patches but the actors were just about in key.
If you're struggling to find a Found Footage title to watch this Saturday night then sure – give this a go!
If you have something better to watch – don't bother!


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Security researcher Stefan Esser (via ArsTechnica) has discovered that an issue reported on Reddit as causing crashes on jailbroken iPhones and iPads is actually a piece of malware designed to capture Apple IDs and passwords from infected devices.
This malware appears to have Chinese origin and comes as a library called Unflod.dylib that hooks into all running processes of jailbroken iDevices and listens to outgoing SSL connections. From these connections it tries to steal the device's Apple-ID and corresponding password and sends them in plaintext to servers with IP addresses in control of US hosting companies for apparently Chinese customers.
Early indications are that the source of the malware is likely to have been from a tweak downloaded from somewhere outside of Cydia. Esser has identified that the code only runs on 32-bit devices, meaning that the iPhone 5s, iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display are safe, while other devices are vulnerable.
The blog post says that the malware is easy to check for, but may not be easy to remove. Using SSH/Terminal, check the path /Library/MobileSubstrate/DynamicLibraries/ for the presence of either Unflod.dylib or framework.dylib.
Currently the jailbreak community believes that deleting the Unflod.dylib/framework.dylib binary and changing the apple-id's password afterwards is enough to recover from this attack. However it is still unknown how the dynamic library ends up on the device in the first place and therefore it is also unknown if it comes with additional malware gifts.
We therefore believe that the only safe way of removal is a full restore, which means the removal and loss of the jailbreak.
Cydia developer Jay Freeman, aka Saurik, pointed out on Reddit that adding random download URLs to Cydia is as risky as opening attachments received in spam emails.
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Randy Udall, 1951-2013
When Democrat Mark Udall campaigned for the U.S. Senate in 2008, his brother Randy Udall sometimes filled in on the stump — not that some people could tell the difference.
With their long faces and those craggy looks, people sometimes got the pair confused. Remarks about their resemblance surfaced again in recent days when Randy went missing in the Wyoming mountain range he loved to hike. His body was found Wednesday; the family suspects he died of a medical condition.
The two were "really, really close," Mike Stratton, a general consultant on Udall's Senate race, told The Denver Post's Washington reporter, Allison Sherry. The pair, former Outward Bound counselors, had spent time together in the back country.
James Randolph Udall's s death spanned three worlds: politics, energy and climbing.
He has a fascinating family history. His great great grandfather and Mitt Romney's' great great grandfather were persecuted in territorial Arizona for being Mormon. Randy's father-in-law was a climbing legend. Randy was an environmentalist.
Here's some things you might not know about the Udalls:
Mark and Randy's late father, Morris K. Udall, served three decades in Congress and once ran for president. Randy co-authored the book his dad wrote called "Too Funny to be President."
Their late mother, Patricia Emery, was a Denver native. Their maternal great grandfather led the survey to measure Long's Peak. Their grandfather once owned a piece of the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park. Patricia was a pilot, marksman and Peace Corps volunteer at the age of 56.
Mo and Patricia met in Denver when 6-foot-5 Mo played for the Denver Nuggets in 1948-1949. Mark keeps a pair of his dad's tennis shoes in his Senate office.
The Udalls had six children: Mark in 1950, Randy in 1951, Dodie in 1952, Anne in 1954, Brad in 1957 and Kate in 1960.
Mark and Randy are responsible for their sister being nicknamed "Dodie." Her name was Judith and her parents decided to call her "Jody" but the young boys couldn't pronounce that.
Mo Udall's brother Stewart served in Congress, then was appointed as interior secretary by President John F. Kennedy. Mo won his brother's Tucson seat in a special election, and the Udall children for a while lived in Washington, trading trips to the Hopi and Navajo reservations for barbeques with some of D.C.'s bold-faced names, including Robert F. Kennedy and his family.
The family worked on their father's presidential campaign. When it ended, Mark moved to Colorado and in with Dodie and Randy in Crested Butte.
Randy married Leslie Emerson, daughter of climbing legend Dick Emerson. The couple has three children, all in their 20s.


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Malone Scholars Program
In May 2009, Canterbury School was selected by the Malone Family Foundation to receive a $2 million endowment for the funding of educational opportunities for academically talented and motivated students whose families demonstrate financial need.Canterbury is one of just 50 schools in the nation to be part of this prestigious program. The amount of the award varies, according to the financial need documented by the student's family.
Founded by Dr. John C. Malone of Colorado, the Malone Family Foundation's primary goal is to provide scholarship funding at the secondary level for students who are at the 95 percent or above of their classes, and who have the desire and drive to maximize their potential, but have limited financial resources to attend independent schools.
If your child does not qualify for Malone Scholar status, financial aid may still be available to help you afford a Canterbury School education. If you apply for the Malone Scholarship, you will automatically be considered for any aid available through the school's financial aid program. All financial aid information is confidential.
This opportunity is extended to students not currently attending Canterbury School. To be a candidate for the Malone Scholars Program at Canterbury School, a student must:
- Be a United States citizen
- Meet the admission requirements of Canterbury School
- Perform in the top 5 percent of students nationally, in his/her class
- Perform at the 95th percentile or higher on national standardized testing
- Seek a college preparatory education
- Show enthusiasm and motivation for maximizing his/her educational opportunities
- Have demonstrated financial need of at least 30 percent of school costs
- Seek admission to Canterbury School
You can complete application process for the Malone Scholars Program is two simple steps:
- Complete the online application on this page.
- Complete the financial aid form. You'll receive an email with a link to the form, upon completion of the online application on this page.
- Complete a qualifying test at Canterbury Middle or High School (dates to be announced).
There is no fee for participating in the Malone Scholars Program.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Field Staff team in one of Britain's most iconic landscapes. The successful candidate will carry out a wide range of practical tasks involved in managing the Malvern Hills and Commons.
This post is a part-time post for 3 days a week.
More information can be found in the documents below. Hard copies can be requested from our office by calling 01684 892002 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
Job description and person specification (PDF)
Job application form (word doc)
The closing date for applications is the 3rd October 2018 at 12 noon. Interviews are to be held on 10th October.


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Recently I read an article in Nature that highlighted major issues with the IPCC report. This article is titled Dangerous Assumptions and written by Roger Pielke, Tom Wigley, and Christopher Green. The main argument put forward by the authors is that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assumes a large amount of spontaneous technological advancement which is unrealistic and dangerous. For example, 2/3 of the improvements required to stabilize the atmosphere is already built into the IPCC AR4 (4th Assessment) report, their most recent report. The authors argue that the IPCC estimates are optimistic at best and unachievable at worst.
In addition, the reference scenarios used for the AR4 report have not been updated since 1994. These scenarios are discussed in the 2000 Special Report on Emission Scenarios (SRES). In response, climate scientists state that these details do not effect the results published in the IPCC AR4 report because the scenarios are ran for long periods of time, collecting data on averages not deviations from the mean. Secondly, many scenarios are ran to cover a wide range of future emission situations, which in turn requires policy action from the government. I have included links to some graphs from the IPCC SRES report to help explain the various scenarios.
SRES Scenarios (1.7.2) and Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions (1.7.3)
The first graph is a basic break down of the various IPCC scenarios. Moving the bottom of the tree to the top means the scenarios are changing from low to high economic growth. Moving from the left of the tree to the right means the scenarios are changing low to high population growth. For more details on each scenario please see the SRES report.
The second graph shows projections for the various SRES scenarios. In the IPCC report the CO2 emission drivers include Population, Economic Activity (GDP) per capita, Energy Intensity (energy consumption per unit of GDP) and Carbon Intensity (CO2 emission per unit of energy). These same drivers were used by the authors analysis of assumptions in the IPCC AR4 report.
The authors of this article analyzed the spontaneous technology portion of each scenario to understand how much of the future carbon emissions was already accounted for in the baseline assumptions. They approached this problem by implementing a frozen technology baseline, thus eliminating spontaneous decarbonization. This revealed that a huge amount of emission-reducing technology is already built into the SRES scenarios.
Figure 1 in the article highlights how a large amount of projected decrease in carbon dioxide production is due to spontaneous technological development. The bar graph has three colors, blue, red and yellow. Blue indicates the reduction in carbon dioxide due to spontaneous technological development, Red indicates reduction due to climate policy and Yellow is where atmospheric carbon dioxide would be considered stabilized (500 p.p.m). One can immediately see that the blue section of the bars on the graph are larger than the red section, for all scenarios. For some scenarios this difference is quite large. Figure 2 in the article hits upon our current problem, that many past predictions can not keep up with the current observations. All of the IPCC AR4 scenarios are too conservative, thus predicting changes in Energy Intensity and Carbon Intensity that are lower than observations between 2000-2005.
These IPCC predictions indicate a decline in Energy Intensity exceeding 1.0% per year, this is unrealistic. One can only hope for approximately a 20% (+/- 10%) decrease in Global Energy Intensity due to sectoral shifts over a century. The observed rise in Global Energy and Carbon Intensities is due to developing worlds like China and India. In these countries many of the rural populations are moving to cities, where consumption of energy and energy-intensive materials is higher. This is obviously not accounted for in the IPCC scenarios. For example, China's carbon dioxide emissions have risen by 11%-13% each year from 2000-2010 but the SRES Scenarios only assume a 2.6%-4.8% increase.
From these results the authors conclude that the IPCC report assumes most technological advances will occur automatically. Instead of pushing an overly optimistic future they should be using their report to shake things up and create conditions for the innovations assumed in the IPCC report to occur. These reports have a large effect on US Science Policy, thus all assumptions need to be stated clearly. Policy makers need to be fully informed, thus they need to know that the assumed technological transformations would take decades to complete, even if we started now. Fortunately the IPCC panel plans on updating the SRES in it's next report, due in 2013 or later, but in the meantime policy makers need to be aware of how conservative the IPCC report really is.


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The Benefits Of Raw Juice
When we drink the raw juice from fruits and vegetables, we fill our bodies with living enzymes, vitamins, and nutrients. All store-bought juices (yes, even the green, healthy-looking ones) are pasteurized or processed in some way. These processes kill the enzymes and nutrients of the produce. Consuming 100% raw cold-pressed juice is beneficial for our overall health because our bodies happily absorb all of the goodness, and as a result, digestion will improve, we will rest better, and think more clearly. The Fountain of Juice produces the highest quality, all-natural blends that are completely raw, contain no additives or preservatives of any kind, and have never been heated (No-HPP).Learn More


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The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins
|Dr. Seuss
|Cover artist
|Dr. Seuss
|United States
|Children's literature
|Vanguard Press
Publication date
|September 1, 1938 (renewed 1965)
|Media type
|Print (Hardcover)
|Preceded by
|And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street
|Followed by
|The King's Stilts
The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins is a children's book, written and illustrated by Theodor Geisel under the pen name Dr. Seuss and published by Vanguard Press in 1938. Unlike the majority of Geisel's books, it is written in prose rather than rhyming and metered verse. Geisel, who collected hats, got the idea for the story on a commuter train from New York to New England while he was sitting behind a businessman wearing a hat; the passenger was so stiff and formal that Geisel idly wondered what would happen if he took the man's hat and threw it out the window. Geisel concluded that the man was so "stuffy" that he would just grow a new one.[1]
The characters of Bartholomew and King Derwin returned a decade later in Bartholomew and the Oobleck.
Plot summary[edit]
Set in feudal times, the story begins in the Kingdom of Didd, when King Derwin is riding through a street past peasant protagonist Bartholomew Cubbins. Ordered to remove his hat, according to the laws, Bartholomew does so, but another hat mysteriously appears; when he attempts to remove this one, yet another one appears; as this continues, the hats begin to grow in extravagance and beauty from the 451st hat onwards. Ultimately the 500th hat, studded with massive gems and gilding, leaves Bartholomew's head bare. Stunned by the beauty of the hat, King Derwin grants him reprieve and trades him 500 gold coins for the 500th hat.
The book received positive reviews from critics. The New York Times reviewer called the book "a lovely bit of tomfoolery which keeps up the suspense and surprise until the end."[2] Booklist, which had criticized Geisel's previous book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, for containing only enough material for one comic strip, praised The 500 Hats as "a brand-new idea, developed into a complete tale, not too long, not too short, just right. Somewhere between the Sunday supplements and the Brothers Grimm, Dr. Seuss has produced a picture book combining features of both."[2] Alexander Laing, who had worked with Geisel on the Dartmouth Jack-O-Lantern humor magazine, wrote in his review of the book in the Dartmouth Alumni Magazine, "His several other occupations, madly fascinating as they are, may have been only preludes to a discovery of his proper vocation. That he is a rare and loopy genius has been common knowledge from an early epoch of his undergrad troubles. It now becomes plain that his is the self-consistent, happy madness beloved by children. I do not see what is to prevent him from becoming the Grimm of our times."[2]
- Not long after publication, the story was adapted for an album issued by RCA Victor (Y-339). Narrated by Paul Wing, the audio adaptation had a running time of 13 minutes and 37 seconds. The dramatization featured music and sound effects on two 10" 78rpm records in a bi-fold sleeve.[3]
- Geisel wrote the script for the 1943 Puppetoon short of the same name for Paramount Pictures, which was produced by George Pal. It also received an Academy Award nomination for Best Short (Cartoon).[4] Unlike the book's illustrations, in which Cubbins' hats were all the same one, the hats in the film were of many different kinds.
- Minnesota's Children's Theatre Company produced a version of The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins for the stage in 1973, and says this was the first theater adaptation of a Dr. Seuss work.[5]
- ^ Washington Post: "Dr. Seuss" 1979
- ^ a b c Morgan & Morgan, p. 89
- ^ Rate Your Music: "500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins" album
- ^ "The 16th Academy Awards (1944) Nominees and Winners". Oscars.org (Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences). Archived from the original on 2013-10-14. Retrieved 2013-10-04.
- ^ Children's Theatre Company and the Seuss Connection
- Morgan, Neil; Morgan, Judith Giles (1996). Dr. Seuss Mr. Geisel: A Biography. New York: Da Capo Press. ISBN 978-0-306-80736-7.


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Drive-In Theater Day!
June 6th, 1933. The first Drive-In theater opened in Camden, New Jersey, and fornication for teenagers was never the same.
"No, honestly, we're here to watch the movie."
For the next four decades the Drive-In became an American icon. It was a boom time for industry. Then the eighties came slithering along with Reagan, VCRs, and AIDS, taking the Drive-In experience from this...
Wholesome fornication family friendly.
To this...
Where's Mad Max when you need him?
Sadly, the 90's didn't fare much better for our friend the Drive-In, and in 2013 Drive-Ins only account for 1.5 percent of theater screens in the U.S. Now, the digital conversion of films is hurting even more mom and pop Drive-Ins because they cannot afford the new digital projectors. Drive-Ins are an endangered species, and if we want to preserve them, we have to support them, lest they end up like this...
If Pixar taught us anything it's that we need to care for inanimate objects.
Luckily, if you're in the Pittsburgh area, there's still hope! Dependable Drive-In is located in Moon Township, just a short drive from downtown! So pile into your gas efficient car and head on out to support your local Drive-In before its gone!


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What is TFC IPTV and Video on Demand (VOD)?
TFC IPTV and Video on Demand
What is TFC IPTV?
So, wherever you are, you can always watch your favorite Pinoy TV programs and channels provided that your Internet you have a strong connection using the TFC Set Top Box.
Enjoy the flexibility of having unlimited access to all your favorite ABS-CBN TELESERYES and watching your favorite stars in all of their ABS-CBN Teleseryes.
What is TFC Video on Demand?
ABS-CBN TFC IPTV Video on Demand serves as a new approach to enjoying your favorite ABS-CBN programs, films, etc. at your most convenient time. Get an access to the previous and the most recent episodes with a click. You can even replay, rewind or fast-forward the scenes should you want to. You are the primary controller of your TFC IPTV Video on Demand. Enjoy its flexible unlimited access to of the popular ABS-CBN Pinoy teleseryes and watch your favorite actors and actresses in their respective teleseryes.
It requires a minimum of 2 MBPS download internet speed. The TFC IPTV Set Top Box is considered a plug and play product that is easy to install. The set-up box has a lifetime warranty covering damage caused by flood, fire and other forms of natural disasters. But the warranty coverage does not include damaged caused by improper use, incorrect installation, repair, accidents or incorrect installation.
TFC IPTV on Demand Benefits
- Rest assured that all the ABS-CBN shows are always fresh since they are added to Video On Demand within 4-5 hours of broadcasting from Manila.
- Less intrusion of advertisements
- Additional convenience of the capabilities of DVD/VCR, allowing you to fast-forward, play, rewind, and pause whenever you want.
- Your Programs are always available using Video on Demand
- ABS-CBN TV shows, which are aired once in a week, are being held for three months.
- TFC teleseryes are held for 30 days after the episode is aired.
- Daily shows such as the TV patrol ABS-CBN are held from 12-14 days.


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Government to turn ISPs into censors
The Government is to tighten up the rules around court-ordered name suppression. The proposed changes are in response to the Law Commission's report recommending that the rules around suppression need to be clarified and that suppression should be harder to get.
Of concern to Tech Liberty is the following from the Cabinet Paper (PDF):
that it be an offence where an onshore internet service provider or content host becomes aware that they are hosting information that they know is in breach of a suppression order, and they fail to block access or remove it as soon as is reasonable practicable;
While on the face it this does not seem completely unreasonable, the devil is in the details:
- Defining exactly what an Internet Service Provider is turns out to be difficult - and is something that the copyright legislation has also struggled with. Does it include a library or cafe providing free internet? What about a publicly shared connection from someone's house? How about ISPs that are only providing wholesale bandwidth to other ISPs - which is responsible?
- What duties do ISPs have to police content hosted on their networks by their customers? What if the server is under the control of the customer and the ISP is only providing internet bandwidth and power?
- How will ISPs and content hosts be able to tell whether material is in breach of a suppression order or not? What if the material is only hinting at the identity - does the ISP have to decide whether it's enough to qualify as a breach and take it down?
- What does "block access or remove it" mean in practice? If ISPs have no admin access to the server hosting the website (as is common when they host other company's servers), will they be forced to take down entire websites or multi-site web-servers to remove a comment posted on a blog?
ISPs as judge/jury/executioner
We fear that this new law will be a repeat of the debacle around changes to the copyright act - trying to force ISPs into having to make complex legal decisions simply because no one else can do it.
It was wrong to make ISPs judge and punish people for breaches of copyright, it's equally wrong to make them judge and punish people for breaches of suppression orders.
Future of suppression
Ultimately, the law changes may be largely pointless once the ease of publishing information on the internet anywhere in the world is taken into account.
We look forward to seeing the final text of the bill and expect that we will be making a submission.
See also Rick Shera's blog post.
As you know, maybe 90% of NZ sites are hosted offshore, not because of any desire to avoid the authorities, but just because it's cheaper and easier. IANAL, but I doubt the NZ justice department is likely to be able to litigate Google for an offence with no equivalent in US law?
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The game started with limited action in the first quarter, it seemed the two teams were getting a feel for one another. Atlanta put the only points on the board with a 26 yard field goal, which was set up by a beautiful 21-yard diving grab across the middle by Taylor Gabriel.
Los Angeles would answer with a quick strike, on a 52-yard touchdown run by Todd Gurley. His blockers opened up a huge hole on the right side and he won a foot race down the sideline.
On the next possession, Matt Ryan would hook up with Julio Jones for gains of 30 and 17, before Matt Bryant added another field goal, this time from 45 yards out. Atlanta cuts the lead to 7-6, with just under six minutes to play in the half.
After Desmond Trufant picked off a terrible Jared Goff pass, Atlanta set themselves up to take the lead with just under a minute to go. However, the attempt by Matt Bryant was blocked and returned by Lamarcus Joyner to the 1-yard line.
One play later, Todd Gurley had his second rushing touchdown, giving the Rams a 14-6 lead, which would be the score at half.
We saw a pair of punts to start the second half, but Atlanta put together their best drive of the game on their second possession of the half. An 11 play, 82 yard drive was ended on third and 10 when Matt Ryan hooked up with Mohamed Sanu for a 16 yard touchdown, making it a 14-13 game.
With momentum on their side, the Falcons picked off Goff for a second time, setting up the offense with great field position at the Rams 32.
The Rams defense was up to the task, as Connor Barwin was able to sack Matt Ryan on a third down, nearly taking the Falcons out of field goal range. However, Matt Bryant knocked through his third field goal, this time from 52 yards out. Atlanta now leads 16-14.
Los Angeles was able to answer with a beautiful drive, marching 75 yards in 10 plays. Goff connected with Robert Woods for the first time, good for 30 yards. They would cap it off with a 6-yard strike to Woods in the end zone. The Rams go back on top 21-16, with 10 minutes remaining in the game.
Just three plays into the Falcons drive, Matt Ryan throws a pass to Justin Hardy that tips off his fingers and is picked off by Nickell Robey-Coleman and is returned to the Falcons 19.
With Gurley set out wide, Tavon Austin hauled in a 7 yard TD pass over the middle from Goff, as the Rams saw their lead increase, 28-16.
On a 4th and 17, Matt Ryan hit Julio Jones with a pass over the middle, but was only able to pick up 14 yards, turning the ball over on downs with under four minutes to play.
After forcing a punt, Atlanta would get the ball back at their own 6 yard line with 1:47 to play.
Just as it looked like the Falcons were about to score, Sanu fumbled at the 8 yard line, after a 46 yard catch and run.
The Rams recovered and ran out the clock, beating the Falcons 28-16.
- Matt Ryan - 28/42, 334 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception
- Devonta Freeman - 12 carries, 32 yards, 3 receptions, 11 yards
- Julio Jones - 6 receptions, 84 yards
- Mohamed Sanu - 7 catches, 120 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 fumble
- Jared Goff - 16/24, 183 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions
- Todd Gurley - 18 carries, 102 yards, 2 touchdowns, 3 receptions, 21 yards
- Sammy Watkins - 5 receptions, 71 yards
- Robert Woods - 3 receptions, 50 yards, 1 touchdown
- Tavon Austin - 2 carries, 7 yards, 1 receptions, 7 yards, 1 touchdown


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Preparing for Upcoming Tax Changes
January is right around the corner, which means that in addition to writing a list of resolutions for the New Year, you should also begin preparing for the 2013 tax-filing season. But before you do, it's important to get updated on recent changes that will affect your 2013 tax return.
One change to be aware of is the new starting date for the tax-filing season, which the IRS announced last month. Due to the recent federal government shutdown, the IRS won't be accepting 2013 tax returns until the tentative date of January 28th (an official date will be announced in December). The filing deadline of April 15th will however remain as scheduled.
Here are additional details you should know:
- The Bush-era tax rates of 39.6 percent on incomes over $400,000 are considered permanent. At least, for now, if that makes sense.
- You may have to pay an additional 0.9 percent Medicare tax if your income is above $250,000 per couple or $200,000 for a single filer. Generally speaking, this means that you must pay 1.45 percent Medicare tax on the first $200,000 and 2.35 percent (1.45 percent plus the 0.9 percent) on compensation over the respective limit. Since this rule can get complicated, especially if one spouse earns over the limit and one is under, you can find out more information here.
- You will also have to pay an additional Net Investment Income Tax (NIT) of 3.8 percent on either your net investment income or the excess of your modified adjusted gross income.
- Itemized deductions will be limited again in 2013, even though this was not the case in 2012. The limitations apply to taxpayers if their adjusted gross income (AGI) was above $159,950 or over $79,975 if married and filing separately. Expect the total amount of itemized deductions to be reduced by three percent of the amount by which your AGI exceeds the threshold amounts.
- High net worth individuals in the 39.6 percent tax rate bracket with long-term capital gains and qualified dividends are subject to a new maximum rate of 20 percent.
- If you are married and filing jointly, you can expect the marriage penalty to be extended. The income threshold for the 15 percent rate bracket is set at twice the size of the 15 percent bracket for single filers.
- Same-sex married couples should also take advantage of the federal tax benefits for their 2013 tax returns and consider filing an amended tax return for prior tax years.
- Personal exemptions will be reduced by two percent for each $2,500 of AGI above $300,000 for joint filers and surviving spouses, $275,000 for heads of households, $250,000 for singles, and $150,000 for marrieds filing separately.
- Medical and dental expenses can only be deducted if they go beyond 10 percent of your AGI. However if you're 65 or older, it's only 7.5 percent.
While some of these changes are minor, the IRS recently announced a new set of significant changes that will apply to 2014 tax returns, including new tax brackets and rules for standard deductions. While these won't go into effect until 2015, you can read more about it here.
If you have any questions about filing your 2013 tax return, be sure to discuss them with your financial advisor and/or accountant.
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Houses of our foundation
- Priorij 'Regina Pacis' Schotenhof: www.benedictinessen-schoten.be
- Prieuré Saint-Dodon, Moustier-en-Fagne,
see www.benedictinessen-schoten.be
- Priorado Regina Pacis, Ribeirão Prêto (SP)
Turvey Abbey Links
- Turvey Abbey blog
- Turvey Abbey on FaceBook
- Turvey Benedictine nuns, spirituality & mindfulness (FaceBook)
- Follow Sr Judith on Twitter
Monastery of Christ Our Saviour
Benedictine Links
- Communio Internationalis Benedictinarum
The 'Communio Internationalis Benedictinarum' (CIB) is the 'family' of all communities of Benedictine women recognised by the Abbot Primate
as such and enlisted in the Catalogus Monasteriorum O.S.B.
Some Benedictine Monasteries
- Mucknell Abbey (formery of Burford)
An Anglican Benedictine community of monks and nuns
- Olivetan Benedictine Sisters of Busan, South Korea
Anglican Religious
Other Links
- NORES — supporting Catholic Education and Formation
The Northampton Diocesan Office for RE, Evangelisation,
Catechesis and Schools
- Papal Visit Official Website
This website documents Pope Benedict's visit to the UK in September 2010
Ecumenical Activities
- 'One in Christ': A Catholic ecumenical journal published twice yearly by the monks of Turvey and Rostrevor:
- British Association of Iconographers
Interreligious Dialogue
- Monastic Interreligious Dialogue, Great Britain and Ireland:
(this website) turveyabbey.org.uk/MID-GBI/index.html
- Dialogue Interreligieux Monastique / Monastic Interreligious Dialogue
(DIMMID) main website: www.dimmid.org
- The Inter Faith Network for the UK
Jewish - Christian Relationships
- Council of Christians and Jews: www.ccj.org.uk
- New West End Synagogue: www.newwestend.org.uk
- Beit Echud (House of Unity) Milton Keynes and District Reform Synagogue: www.mkdrs.org.uk
Turvey Village Community
- Turvey History: Exploring the heritage of Turvey and its people
a new and growing website, including information about Turvey Abbey
- All Saints' Anglican Parish Church, Turvey
- Turvey News The Village Magazine of Turvey and Cold Brayfield
- Turvey village website
Local Links
- www.grant-jones.co.uk
Tim (pianist and organist) and Irene (soprano soloist) offer a wide range of music services, including piano tuition and singing tuition. Tim and Irene's son Simeon, a graduate of the London Institute of Contemporary Music, is available for guitar lessons. (contact details as for Tim and Irene)
Tim also buys, sells, moves and hires pianos.
Beford Railway Station
(London railway station for Bedford: St Pancras International)
- Thameslink: www.thameslinkrailway.com/your-journey/planning/map
- East Midlands Trains: www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
- Silverlink trains (Bletchley–Bedford): www.silverlink.railsaver.co.uk
Local Bus Services (nb: infrequent services) our postcode: MK43 8DE
- Stagecoach Bedfordshire Route number 41 Bedford – Northampton
- MK Metro of Milton Keynes (member of the Arriva group)
(1 or 1C from Bedford–Milton Keynes frequency: every 2 hours)


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An 'ankle breaker' in sports isn't necessarily a literal injury, but maybe an injury to one's pride. Sometimes an athlete can demonstrate such swift agility against an opponent, that it almost stuns them to the ground. The top 10 ankle breakers in sports show true athletic ability and some very crafty sike outs.
Top 10 'Ankle Breakers' in Professional Sports
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Language Arts
Our program focuses on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills that students need to become effective communicators. In addition to traditional literature, seventh graders also read a variety of texts drawn from real-world sources such as magazines, newspapers, brochures, and websites. Students are provided opportunities to reinforce grammatical concepts and explore different kinds of writing within the framework of the writing process. Class materials include Holt Elements of Language, Holt Elements of Literature, Six Traits, and other resources. Seventh grade students participate in the following novel studies: Sounder, A Wrinkle in Time, Woodsong, The Bronze Bow, Red Badge of Courage, The Swiss Family Robinson, The View from Saturday, Seedfolk, Jacob Have I Loved
The seventh grade math course is devoted to the acquisition of Pre-Algebra skills. Students review all arithmetic topics, but most of the course is devoted to algebra and related topics, scientific notation, geometry, and statistics. Problem solving strategies help students apply mathematical skills to word problems. Students build confidence in their mathematical potential as they successfully work in advanced topics presented in an understandable format. Prentice Hall Pre-Algebra is the main resource for this class.
Social Studies
Seventh Grade Social Studies introduces students to cultures of the Western World. Emphasis is placed on the contemporary geography of North America, South America, and Europe and Russia, with a look at Oceania. Students study the geography of each of these world regions; explore cultural and natural features that characterize each region; trace the movement of people, ideas, and products within the regions; and discover ways that each can be divided into sub-regions. Historical background is provided to enable students to understand how these regions developed from the past to the present. Differences in governments and economies are examined. The economy of each region and its role in the global economy is explored. At the end of the course, students study world religions and their impact on society.
Students learn concepts through hands-on learning in a lab setting to emphasize inquiry based skills. Students study chemistry, physics, biology, earth and environmental science within the context of the scientific method. Specific activities include Operation Egg Drop in physics, dissection of a squid and shark in biology, seining into the Galveston Bay for environmental science, construction of a DNA model and a simple machines scavenger hunt. Resources include Glencoe Texas Science Grade 7 and teacher designed materials.
Students will learn to use effective verbal and nonverbal strategies to become better communicators and public speakers. Students will master the techniques of organizing, delivering and evaluating speeches that are made to inform, persuade and motivate an audience. Curriculum includes interviewing skills, demonstration, informative, persuasive and extemporaneous speeches, oral interpretation, drama and debate. Students enter a UIL competition in the spring in the categories of oral interpretation and extemporaneous speaking. Resources include The Complete Book of Speech Communication/A Workbook of Ideas and Activities for Students of Speech and Theatre, Speech Class for Teens, and Speak Out: Debate and Public Speaking in the Middle Grades.
Students focus on the components of health, including spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional health. They also apply factors that affect one's health by studying foundations of good decision making, goal setting, conflict resolution and character building when dealing with topics such as drugs, alcohol, nutrition, relationships, tobacco and consumer choices. Many teaching tools are used; however, role play and skits are among the student's favorites. Resources include Teen Health, Glencoe.
In addition to weekly Chapel services, Bible is a classroom subject. As students study the New Testament, they memorize verses, and participate in discussions and activities. The resource for this class is the Word in the Heart Series A Survey of the New Testament.
The goal of Seventh Grade Art is to introduce a wide range of medium choices and encourage students to become more independent in choosing subjects and mediums. Students are introduced to a wide variety of modern artists and are challenged to incorporate their styles into their (students') artwork.
Students review and reinforce the concepts learned in previous study of Spanish. This course covers the material of a freshman high school level course with a focus on the more advanced grammatical structures. Cultural and linguistic projects are also incorporated to this grade level.
Students are Introduced to more advanced methods of achieving fitness components, such as cross-training and weightlifting. There is increased attention to skill development, attention to team -sports strategies and sportsmanship, and leadership skills. Seventh graders may participate in our athletics program.
Technology is integrated into the curriculum at all levels of middle school. Students create presentations using Glogster, Prezi, PowerPoint and Movie Maker. Students must be familiar with Excel and Google Sheets to effectively communicate results from experiments and research. Because critical thinking is a key component within the curriculum, research for specific purposes is often required. Google Docs is used for written papers, and students can forward their work to their teacher for editing. Edmodo is also used as a tool for communication between the students and teachers.
Special Trips
Traveling Classroom – Students take a four day trip to Galveston, Texas where they spend the night on the Battleship Texas, visit NASA, tour the Texas A&M Sea Life facility, visit Washington-on-the-Brazos, the Star of the Republic Museum, the George H. W. Bush Library, and more.
Baylor Library--Students spend a day at the Baylor Library researching for their Science Fair project.
Service Projects--Students participate in various service projects off campus such as working at the Waco Wetlands, World Hunger Relief Farm, Community Development Center, Caritas, etc.
A Few Extras
Jog-a-thon – Students participate in a school wide fundraiser by asking friends and family to pledge a donation amount for laps run around our track. During the day, kids cycle through many fun and exciting stations including bouncy houses, karate lessons, team building games, and more.
Variety Show – Variety Show is a fun, school wide evening dinner event where classes perform a song and dance.
History Fair – Throughout the year, students create independent research projects designed for competition in History Fair competitions from regionals, to the National Fair in Washington, D.C.
Spelling Bee – Students may choose to participate in our school wide Spelling Bee held each January.
UIL – Student participate in various UIL events at the annual event hosted by WBA.
Classic Track Meet – 4th through 6th grade students participate in traditional track meet against other area private schools.
Athletics – ECA offers an excellent athletic program that teaches students the skills needed to carry them to competitive high school sports programs.
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Mr. TLRT and I certainly qualify as vintage!
White Wednesday over at Faded Charm - this bride is feeling the faded charm!
Just beautiful! Happy Anniversary!ReplyDelete
Oh, happy anniversary! Our 38th is on the 30th -- the same day our son is getting married. What memories you have of that bitterly cold day! Great photos! I'll bet they were sweeping up rice for days!ReplyDelete
Perfect!! Happy Anniversary, and wonderful pictures!ReplyDelete
Happy Anniversary to Candy and Mr. TLRT!ReplyDelete
What lovely wedding snaps and I wish you a most happy anniversary!
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Happy Anny Candy, fun pics!ReplyDelete
Happy Anniversary !ReplyDelete
Candy, what a lovely post. Happy Anniversary and many more to come. Hmmm. Should we start planning a party now for the 50th?ReplyDelete
Happy Aniversary! I enjoyed reading your story. My parents were married on New Years Eve. Daddy always said he needed the tax writeoff.ReplyDelete
Oh you girls and your beautiful winter weddings!
My sis was married on New Year's Eve in 1976 in south western Wisconsin and it was -40* We managed to get LOCKED out of my parent's home, and my hubby (then of only a year and a half) who is a Florida boy literally did nearly freeze to death trying to help my dad break back into the house.
Happy Anniversary!!ReplyDelete
Congratulations on 47 years of marriage!!
What a wonderful legacy to your family. That is such a rare thing in this crazy world we live in.
We just had our 40th in November!! I just love to hear about couples who have been married for years and are still happy not just enduring!!
Good for you!!
Hope you have many many more wonderful years ahead of you!!
blessings, Nellie
Candy, congratulations and best wishes for your anniversary. What a beautiful bride and groom! Thanks for sharing the memory with all of us.
I wish you many more years together.
Hi Candy,
Congratulations to the both of you. I love Wedding photos. Praying you stay healthy and safe for many more years to come. My sweetheart and I celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary on July 17, 2010 and This has been an amazing year.
Bless you
Betty @ My Cozy Corner
Thank you for sharing such a special time. I too did that this year for my 32nd Anniversary. Congratulations on your 47th year! Happy New Year, JoanReplyDelete
Oh how wonderful. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! Your wedding pictures are beautiful. I wish you 47 more. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, MartyReplyDelete
Happy Anniversary Candy and Mr. Candy!
I LOVE your gown! You were ahead of your time in 1963 with your choice of bridemaids' gown color! LOVE IT!
What a wonderful memory!
Happy Anniversary, Candy!! I LOVE your gown and the bridesmaid's gown. What a memory!
What a lovely wedding! Happy Anniversary.ReplyDelete
Everytime I see someone marry (wedding's) I always have tears in my eyes.
I am so thrilled seeing you & your great hubby stays together in all these years. For better or for worst. Hope me & my hubbz will come on that days too. Nxt year will be our 22nd years anniversary. Not many keep their vows nowadays, therefore, I am so happy & blessed.
Happy Anniversary to both. Enjoy every moment you share together.
Greetings from chilly Stockholm,
Happy Anniversary! You were a very pretty bride, indeed!
Just a quick note to say that, tho I don't always get to comment, I enjoy following your blog to see all the pretty things you accomplish.
Wow, what a lovely wedding. On that date in Florence, Alabama we were covered in snow too, which is rare for the South. The 28th was a Saturday :) Happy anniversary :)ReplyDelete
what lovely pics, Candy! Happiest of anniversaries to you and Mr. TLRT!ReplyDelete
Happy Anniversary! Wishing you many more happy years!ReplyDelete
Happy Anniversary and wishing you many more blessed years together.
How wonderful, Happy Anniversary!!!
Margaret B
What beautiful pictures!!! Happy Anniversary and thank you so much for sharing this with us...such a joy! xo Debbie @ Cottage Hann~Me~DownsReplyDelete
Thank you all so much for your sweet comments .... it all seems so long ago, but the day is etched in my mind with so many happy memories to savor after all these years. Still have my dress, although it is a little more "ivory" than it was almost 50 years ago. :-)
Sounds perfectly wonderful.. all except the snow. I love your gown, and that train on it.. so pretty! Gorgeous cake, perfect for the day...
How wonderful! Happy Happy Anniversary!! Your dress was stunning!ReplyDelete
Happy Anniversary Candy to you and your Sweetie!!! This is a WONDERFUL post... I LOVE this story... Oh such a Cold day as it was, What a WARM and LOVING story... You were Such a BEAUTIFUL bride!
Happy New Year,
Hugs, Donna
Talk about a wedding never to be forgotten. Happy Anniversary and Happy New Year. Such a beautiful dress. Love the pictures, the guests look like they stepped out of the pictures of my parents' wedding in '66!ReplyDelete
Thanks for taking us back to one of the best days of your life. Best wishes for many more happy years.ReplyDelete
Happy Anniversary.ReplyDelete
Awe! Look how cute you guys were! :) Happy anniversary and Happy New Year!
oh i love the last pic!! Gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing :)
I just love your wedding picture and story.
I think the stories of couples who have made it are just wonderful.
I know we are not to be jealous of other people but this is one thing I am. At my age I will never have a happy anniversry of 47 years like my parents and you.
Sound sort of like I am whinning(I'm not really)
Happy anniversary
Thank you all for enjoying my little flashback in time. It was a great day.
Just a note about the dress .... I remember the absolute shock attack I had 16 years ago when my DD was looking at wedding dresses, can't imagine how much they are now.
My dress was based on an image I tore out of Bride's magazine. You can't see it in these pictures, but it had some pretty lace and beading at the waist and that lovely soft poofy train. All handmade by a seamstress. Cost was $107 including the fabric. :-) The veil was an off the shelf item, the shoes were the cheapest white satin heels I could find ....never to be worn again, so $7.99 seemed like a good idea.
Years later, I actually wore it to a Halloween Ball and had the best time being a bride again, with Mr. TLRT in a tux, my BF in one of the many bridesmaids gowns that filled her closet, and her DH dressed as a priest. Sooooo much fun!
Happy New Year,
Congratulations on 47 years!ReplyDelete
Thanks Annie, I appreciate you stopping by to visit!
Happy New Year,
Happy Anniversary! Congratulations, that is something to be very proud of, and it's getting rarer every day. Obviously you and the Mr. understand that a happy marriage is something to cherish and work at together ... it doesn't just happen! The photos were lovely, thank you for sharing them!ReplyDelete
Thanks Margie, I'm glad you enjoyed your visit. :-)