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SSC MTS Cut Off 2016 – Hello guys all the candidates who has cleared the Tier 1 paper of SSC MTS, are going to appear for paper 2 which is a descriptive paper where you need to write essay a letter of your choice so the question arises that what will be the cutoff as this paper is going to be qualifying in nature only so there is no addition of score from this paper into your final merit list.
It is like you need to score the only passing mark and once you are above the passing mark you have finally selected for the merit list consideration.
SSC MTS Cut Off 2016
Here we will discuss the cutoff marks category wise or for all the categories like OBC general SC ST and state wise. If you look at the SSC MTS paper pattern of descriptive paper then you will find that it is a paper pen exam and you need to write short essay on letter in English or any language which are included in 8th schedule of constitution and their total marks will be 50 in this and again repeat you will be only in qualifying nature now there is another thing I want to add hair that the cutoff in paper 1 and qualifying marks in paper 2 may be different for each state and it will be applied to you only for the state you have charge your chosen.
Let's look at the below table it is having the cut off marks for paper 2 for SSC MTS 2014 and SSC MTS 2013 Cut off.
SSC MTS Descriptive Paper Cut off 2013 & 2014
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SSC MTS 2016 Descriptive Paper Cut off – Expected
Now you are worried about like how much you should score to get into the final list then we will suggest you should target of achieving more than 45 marks in Tier 2 and 43 + can be safe score for general category. you can say that to make your way in the finalist you need to score good marks.
Again the cut off deciding factors will be, the number of candidates, the difficulty exam topics in the exam like essay topic, later topics etc, will decide the ultimate cut off final descriptive paper/
Other than cut off you have any questions or concern on paper 2 then you can refer our below articles which are covering everything ranging from syllabus exam pattern, important essay topics, important letter topics, and also the official sample format in which you need to write the essay and letter.
Important topics for SSC MTS Descriptive Paper
SSC MTS Descriptive Paper Previous Year question Paper Download
SSC MTS Paper 1 Cut off 2016
In SSC MTS Cut Off, TIER 1 cut off play a major role, because tier 2 is only qualifying in nature hence the marks scored in tier will be counted in final merit list.
lets check below table for cut off marks in tier 1.
General Cut Off – 115.00
SC Cut Off – 100.50
ST Cut Off – 87.00
OBC Cut Off – 101.00
Ex Servicemen Cut Off – 49.50
OH Cut Off – 93.00
HH Cut Off – 49.50
VH Cut Off – 76.00
Paper 2 is only of qualifying nature, final selection of candidates will be made on the basis of their performance in Paper-I.
Any questions on SSC MTS Cut off Marks then please comment below.
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By Stefan J. Bos
French President Emmanuel Macron recalled in a statement that 44-year-old Lt. Col. Arnaud Beltrame was among the first officers to respond to an attack on a supermarket in the small town of Trebes in which several people died.
"Arnaud Beltrame," the president said, "died in the service of the nation to which he had already given so much." And Macron notes that "In giving his life to end the deadly plan of a jihadi terrorist, he fell as a hero."
The police officer went inside the supermarket on Friday, after had given up his weapon and volunteered himself in exchange for a female hostage.
Earlier, 25-year-old Redouane Lakdim from the city of Carcassonne had attacked the supermarket, explained Paris prosecutor Francois Molins. The gunman was shouting "Allahu akbar!", Arabic phrase for Allah is great and claimed he was a "soldier of the Islamic State" group as he entered the Super U, where about 50 people were inside, the prosecutor said.
He said the gunman had been radicalized but added that the intelligence received in recent years did not show "a warning sign" that Lakdim would carry out an attack. The prosecutor's office also reported the arrest of two people over alleged links with a terrorist enterprise, including one woman close to Lakdim and one friend of his, a 17-year-old male.
Unbeknownst to the Morocco-born captor, police officer Beltrame left his mobile phone on so police outside could hear what was happening in the store.
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They stormed the building when they heard gunshots and Beltrame was fatally wounded. Islamic State group later said the Islamic gunman was attacking the supermarket had been responding to the group's calls to target countries in the U.S.-led coalition carrying out airstrikes against IS militants in Syria and Iraq since 2014.
The death of the police officer raises the toll to four. The shooter is also dead, and 15 people received injuries in the attack, officials said.
Beltrame, who first took his place among the elite police special forces in 2003 and served in Iraq in 2005, had organized a training session in the Aude region in December for just such a hostage situation.
His death came as France still remembers priest Jean Hamel, whose throat was slit by Islamist militants as he celebrated Mass in July 2016 in his parish church in Normandy.
Pope Francis ordered a preliminary sainthood investigation for the priest saying his unwavering faith should encourage others to show the same courage.

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What To Expect At A Fort Myers Alcohol Detox Clinic
Find Help At A Fort Myers Alcohol Detox Clinic
Alcoholism is a disease that has serious consequences without treatment. Detox is not a treatment, but it is necessary before therapy can begin. During detox, your body rids itself of the alcohol. During detox, you will experience a number of withdrawal symptoms. After your last drink, detox can begin within a few hours. Checking into a Fort Myers alcohol detox clinic is the safest way to go through alcohol withdrawal. WhiteSands in Fort Myers has board certified doctors on staff, and every precaution will be taken to get you through detox safely.
What To Expect At A Fort Myers Alcohol Detox Clinic
WhiteSands in Fort Myers is a modern facility staffed with compassionate and caring professionals. There are life-threatening risks when long-term heavy drinkers go through detox, and it should never be undertaken at home. You'll want to know what to expect at a Fort Myers alcohol detox clinic before you check in.
When you arrive at WhiteSands in Fort Myers FL, you will participate in an intake interview that helps to personalize your treatment program. Your detoxification will be closely monitored, and you may receive medications to ease you through some of the unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal varies with each person and depends on the length of time and how heavily someone has been drinking. If you have any health problems, your symptoms can be more severe and even life-threatening.
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Supervised detox at WhiteSands assures you that doctors, nurses, and psychiatrists are on hand to treat you and take you safely through withdrawal. You may receive medications to ease your symptoms and ensure your safety during detox.
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Alcohol detox programs are the first step of the recovery process. Following detox, WhiteSands Treatment Center in Ft. Myers FL provides patients with a comprehensive treatment program including private and group therapy, counseling, exercise, nutrition, art, biofeedback, yoga, and other alternative therapies. The staff will work together to determine what therapies and recovery options will make the right personal treatment plan for you. Behavioral therapy helps you understand why you became dependent on alcohol and how to develop coping mechanisms and psychological tools that reduce the risk of relapse in the future. Alcoholism is a chronic disease, but it is possible to achieve life-long abstinence.
Alcohol Dependence Treatment
If you feel that you occasionally drink too much, or family members have told you that they are concerned about your drinking habits, you need to talk to an addiction specialist. Many alcoholics are high-functioning and really don't accept they have a drinking problem. Denial is common, but every day you delay seeking help, your brain and other vital organs are being attacked by the alcohol you consume.
Too often, many people don't realize or accept they are harming their physical and mental health without seeking alcohol dependence treatment. A doctor's visit and physical exam may turn up liver disease, heart problems, and other alcohol-related health issues. Don't wait until you are seriously ill before getting help. Contact WhiteSands Treatment Center in Fort Myers FL, and speak with a counselor who can explain the options for treating your alcoholism.
The health risks of alcohol abuse are busy causing harm even if you are in denial. If anyone has suggested you have a drinking problem, you have hangovers quite frequently, some mornings you need a drink to get started, or you are hiding your drinking from your employer, family, and friends, get help today. Call WhiteSands Treatment Center, and reclaim your life, health, and sobriety.
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A seductive young lady like Mona can't go without sex for long, so she's busily shedding her clothing as we join her. She diddles her pussy with her fingers a bit and then is delighted when a big-dicked guy enters the scene and sticks his schlong right in her salivating mouth. She sucks his prick fast and hard, but there's more to be done, so the dude lays back, and Mona jumps onto of his stiff shaft to give it good ride. The fuck-pole moves in and out of her twat like poetry, but Mona wants it in the ass, too, so the cock moves from her cunt to her asshole pronto. The guy pumps Mona's pussy and rectum in several positions and pauses only for her to suck the dick right out of her ass, or so her butthole can show us a really good gape now and then. At the end, when the dude has Mona bend over and his flesh-stick deep in her ass, he cums hard, and Mona drips semen out of her creampied tailpipe.


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Mr. Love, Skales out with visuals for the song titled "Pass" which features Yung L and Endia
The new single is part of the body of work from his forthcoming 3rd studio album titled Mr. Love.
The video directed by Lucas Ried.
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Origin: Welsh, English Meaning: from Welsh Myrddin meaning "sea fortress". Meaning: Merlin is a key figure in the King Arthur romance, a sorcerer who is Arthur's closest adviser and ally. The name was Latinized into Merlinus by Geoffrey of Monmouth because its regular form, Merdinus, was similar to the Anglo-Norman word merde that meant excrement. Myrrdin Wyllt…
Origin: Greek ( 'Εκτωρ ) Meaning: "holding fast" from Greek εχω (echo) meaning "to hold, to possess" Hector is a famous figure in the Iliad, the son of King Priam and the brother of Paris. He was one of Troy's greatest champions against the Greeks and his death by Achilles ultinately spelled the end of Troy. It's also…
Origin: French, German, English Meaning: Possibly an Old French form of Germanic Belissendis, possibly composed of elements bili meaning "suitable, proper, fitting, decent, amiable" and swind "strong, brave, powerful" It could also be another form of Elizabeth meaning "My God is oath" or "My God is abundance" It could also be related to Belenus, a Celtic god of the…
Origin: Germanic Meaning: derived from Germanic name Wigmar, from elements wig "war, battle" and meri "famous". According to Wikipedia, it's a surname ranging from Portuguese, French and Swedish. It was also the name of a male cousin of Guinevere's in the Lancelot-Grail cycle. In modern Portugual and Spain, it is used as a feminine name.
Origin: Greek, Latin, Breton, English Meaning: I've seen four different meanings for this name. The first is that it's a combination of Melissa (meaning bee) and Lora (meaning laurel); or Melinda or Melanie (black, dark) It could also be a variant of Meliora, from Latin Melior meaning "better" or "honey-maker" from a medieval French corruption…
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Origin: French, English, Arthurian Romance Meaning: Blanche means "white" while Blanchefleur means "white flower"
Origin: Welsh Meaning: a form of Owain, which either the Welsh form of Eugene (well born) or it comes from Welsh eoghunn (youth)
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Origin: English Meaning: form of Helen, meaning either "torch", "corposant" or even "moon" from the Greek Selene Variants: Elaina, Elayna
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Origin: Welsh, Cornish Meaning: fair, white, smooth Jennifer is the Cornish form of the Welsh Gwenhwyfar; Guinevere is the Norman French form of it. Variants: Jenifer, Gwenhwyfar, Guinevere
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This weekend we are watching Hurricane Harvey along the Texas coast. We offer prayers in response to this storm.
Almighty God, in giving us dominion over things on earth you made us fellow workers in your creation: Give us wisdom and reverence so to use the resources of nature, that no one may suffer from our abuse of them, and that generations yet to come may continue to praise you for your bounty; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Collect For the Conservation of Natural Resources (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 827)
Please pray for:
People in the path of Hurricane Harvey.
The helpers and first responders working during and after the storm.
A compassionate response from the rest of our nation. Officials predict that some areas along the Texas coast may be uninhabitable for weeks or even months. Residents of those areas will need to go someplace else, as some residents of New Orleans did after Katrina. Pray for open hearts and welcoming communities.
Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart and especially the hearts of the people of this land, that barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions being healed, we may live in justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for Social Justice (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 823)
Wisdom for our leaders to acknowledge and apply what we know about the effects of climate change on severe storms. Climate change affects the severity of storms; warmer air holds more moisture, increasing rainfall in storms, and warmer ocean waters give hurricanes more energy. [See The Relationship Between Hurricanes and Climate Change.] We have known both that anthropogenic global warming is happening and that it will have an effect on severe weather for some time, but our leaders more often than not either ignore or deny the facts. As a consequence, we are not doing what we could to mitigate the effects of climate change or to adapt to these changes, and our denial has left us less well-prepared than we could be. Pray that this storm might open our eyes to the reality before us.
O God, by whom the meek are guided in judgment, and light rises up in darkness for the godly: Grant us, in all our doubts and uncertainties, the grace to ask what you would have us to do, that the Spirit of wisdom may save us from all false choices, and that in your light we may see light, and in your straight path may not stumble; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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David L. Hecht
A titan in the field of intellectual property, David L. Hecht represents some of the most powerful and influential people and companies in the world. He represents plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes commercial disputes, with an emphasis on patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and right of publicity cases. David serves as the co-chair of the firm's intellectual property group. He is a founding partner of the firm's New York office and also serves as the Managing Partner of that office.
David's high-profile cases have been featured in nearly every major publication and newscast in the United States, and the world, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, BBC News, USA Today, Newsweek, Bloomberg, Variety, Forbes, Huffington Post, Rolling Stone, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, Us Weekly, TechCrunch, The Verge, NPR, CNN, CBC, NBC's Today Show, ABC's Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, and Entertainment Tonight.
A registered patent attorney, David has appeared in dozens of patent-related matters, including inter partes review proceedings, for industry giants including Raytheon, Huawei, and MediaTek. David has tried numerous District Court and International Trade Commission (ITC) cases to verdict involving a wide range of computer, software, communications, and medical products related technologies. Among the most notable of those trials was Apple v. Samsung, known as the "patent trial of the century." David was also part of the trial team that secured the first-ever exclusion order against Apple in the ITC.
David also has extensive experience in copyright cases. He helped secure a $25 million copyright jury trial win for music publishing house BMG Rights Management, named the largest verdict in Virginia in 2015. Currently, he represents a bevy of performers against Epic Games and Take-Two Interactive with respect to copyright, right of publicity, and/or trademark claims.
On the trademark front, David currently represents Chris Aire, known as the "King of Bling" and jeweler to the stars, and his company Solid 21, Inc. in an enforcement campaign of the RED GOLD® mark against the watch and jewelry industry. Solid 21's near decade-long dispute with a famous Swiss watch manufacturer was settled months after Pierce Bainbridge was engaged, with David leading the charge.
David holds a rare and highly coveted educational trifecta: degrees in engineering (B.S. in electrical and computer engineering), business (M.B.A.) and law (J.D.). He worked as a network engineer prior to law school and a patent agent while a law student. David also founded several successful startups during the Great Recession, including real estate investment and event production companies. David draws from his diverse background and experience to understand the most intricate details of his clients' intellectual property and/or business.
Prior to joining the firm, David worked for several international law firms, including Jones Day, Quinn Emanuel and Steptoe & Johnson. He also worked as in-house counsel for a publicly-traded company focused on licensing and intellectual property assertion.
Since 2015, David has been recognized as a New York Super Lawyer and Rising Star.
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General Commercial Litigation
Domestic and International Arbitration
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Defended a leading, multinational networking and telecommunications equipment and services company against allegations of misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition in the Eastern District of Texas; matter settled six days into a jury trial scheduled for 12 days.
Defended a major American defense contractor and industrial corporation before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
Defended Furniture World, a New Jersey furniture distributor, against allegations of design patent and copyright infringement by Ashley Furniture; matter settled favorably.
Represented music publisher copyright holders against a large Internet Service Provider (ISP) relating to allegations of vicarious/contributory liability for copyright infringement by its customers.
Represented a pharmaceutical patent holder in several Hatch Waxman ANDA litigations relating to opioid dependence treatment medication.
Defended a leading global provider of data encryption and cyber security solutions against allegations of patent infringement relating to an electronic information and cryptographic key management system.
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Everyone running a business should be writing a blog
I'm going to repeat that because it's that important: Everyone running a business should be writing a blog! I see it all the time – people who don't think this fundamental rule applies to their business. The experts all agree, if you are selling a product or a service you should be blogging. If you need some proof, Neil Patel has a great infographic with some pretty astonishing stats on why every businesses should blog.
Here are a few stats that stand out:
- Companies that blog typically have 97% more inbound links than those that don't
- 61% of consumers have made a purchase based on a blog post that they read
- 60% of consumers feel positive about a company after reading its blog
- 70% of consumers learn about a company through its blog versus ads
Why should I be blogging?
Why do consumers put so much stock in a company's blog? Because when you write passionately and regularly about your niche, you position yourself as an expert in your field. Your blog becomes the go-to place for people who want to know all about your type of business. You become the solver of your customer's problem. Your prospective clients have a problem, and they come to your blog for the solution.
Will writing a blog make me instantly rich?
Writing a blog is not in and of itself going to make people want to throw all of their money at you. The idea behind writing a blog is to grow a loyal and passionate audience of engaged fans. Once you have a captivated audience, and the timing is right, it will be a breeze to sell to them.
How do I write great blog posts?
Now that you're convinced that blogging is important for your business the question becomes, "How do I write those great blog posts that will build my audience, create superfans, and position me as an expert in my field?" I'm glad you asked!
Here are my 5 awesome tips for writing better blogs
1. Start with an awesome headline
In these days of being bombarded with message via email, Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram, etc., it's more important than ever to have an awesome headline. What makes a headline awesome?
Use numbers
Numbers just work. Posts with numbers in the title tend to be the most popular and get shared more often.
- 10 Ways You Can Benefit from a Website Redesign
- 8 Useful Ideas to Grow Your Email List
- 5 Awesome Tips for Writing Better Blogs (hey, it got you to read this didn't it?)
Offer a how to
Readers want to know upfront that they are going to get something of value out of your post. It helps if you can convey this in your headline with an answer to a "how-to" or a "why" question. People will be more apt to read on because they honestly want the promise of your headline. Some examples:
- How to Setup a WordPress Blog in Under 30 Minutes
- How to Make Your Email List Work for You
- Why Every Business Should Be Blogging
Keep it short
The SEO rule-of-thumb is to keep your post title to 10 words or less and under 70 characters. More than that and they start getting cut off in search results and elsewhere. Shorter headlines are easier to read, they fit better into email subject lines, and are more tweetable; you want people to be able to retweet and still have room to add in their own comments.
2. Be a problem solver
Your goal as a blogger is to inform and inspire your audience. Inform them of a better way of doing something, or what steps to take to help solve their problem, and they will be inspired to take action. The only way to do this effectively is to really know your audience. What are their problems, their issues, their concerns, and their pain points? Address these from a place of compassion and understanding and offer real solutions. One of the problems I hear from my clients is, "I don't know how to write a decent blog post." My answer? You're reading it now.
[Tweet "Your goal as a blogger is to inform and inspire your audience. #writing #blog"]
3. Be passionate
There is some kind of weird passion deep within some of us that makes us want to go out and start our own business. When we start blogging about our business that passion needs to shine through. It should jump off of the page at your reader. They should even be a little surprised that someone could be so passionate about this stuff. Now, you may be thinking you don't have that much to offer because you're just getting started, but don't worry about that. Just do your best, write passionately about what you know, and chances are there is someone out there who will benefit from your knowledge, wherever you are on your path.
4. Be yourself
Write in your own voice. Don't try to be someone else. Don't try to sound smart or funny or crazy, unless you're naturally smart, or funny, or crazy! I use the word "awesome" a lot. I'm not trying to sound like someone else, that's just a word I use in everyday conversations, maybe a lot. It might have to do with my Southern California upbringing but regardless, it's just who I am. I write like I talk. I use my own unique voice to communicate my message using my words. This makes me sound honest and real. People can relate to honest and real. People are attracted to honest and real.
5. Engage, connect, and interact
Remember, you're building an army of superfans, so you'll need to take action and stay engaged long after you publish your blog post. One way to get people involved is to simply ask them to get involved. Directly ask your readers for feedback at the end of every post. It works! It can be very a simple call to action like, "I'd love to hear your thoughts on this subject, why not take a minute and tell me what you think in the comments". Easy as that. And be sure to respond to every comment on every blog post. People are more apt to comment if they see that you are consistently interacting with them.
Those are my 5 awesome tips for writing better blogs. It's evident that blogging has come a long way since its inception. It's not just about sharing thoughts about life with family and friends, it's become an essential tool to building a thriving business, no matter what business you're in.
What would you add to this list? Take a moment right now and write a comment about one thing you do to write better blogs that helps grow your audience of superfans.


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Afterfailure to launch is album last year, Henry Chogm (Tigan) is finally set to launch is well composed and lyrically strong Wadawa album this week at kyadondo rugby grounds. That guy ... Read More
October 11, 2009
The President needs prayers.
Toall of you out there who are tuned to Hipipo.com, I send my regards. Through the weekend a lot of good and bad things happened concurrently such as Chelsea celebrating victory ... Read More
October 11, 2009
Legendary music promoter/ artist Tshaka Winston Mayanja wins October APA Award
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October 11, 2009
Angela Kalule proves herself worthy behind the microphone
Thesmooth singer who most of us, have not seen hold a show on her own,put up a very remarkable performance, Angela Kalule can be said to have successfully pulled off her ... Read More
October 11, 2009
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hi all bobi's funs ova dere an a student at bsk and i do have a belief dat bobi is gonna take it all dis year
October 10, 2009
Ugandan Fashion Icon Sylvia Awori Celebrates 10 Years Of Fashion
Having been at this for a longtime, it was worth the celebration that saw Sylvia Awori put up a spectacular show as she celebrated 10 yrs in fashion show ... Read More
September 12, 2009
Gera K Of Batabazi Launches 19th December
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Atlantic City Electric Self Service Apps
Welcome to the Atlantic City Electric Self Service Apps feedback forum.
Pending and past payments
Please look into posting pending and past payments and also a feature that saves payment method info. Like bank acct info. Credit card etc. It gets old typing it in every-time1 vote
The font is blocking the icons in the app
Please fix the gui in the app so the font like paperless billing isn't blocking the envelope.1 vote
How can I have an overdue bill when I signed up for autopay? I just moved here a couple months ago and set up autopay on everything. Your bill is the only one I have trouble with. PSE&G never worked like this. Don't you want to get paid?
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Feature Request: Account Management
I can not remove an old inactive account. I also have to re-add my current active account every month in order to use the app to pay my bill. Every month the active current account is missing so I have to manually add it back in but my old inactive account is present every month which I cannot remove. This feature will make it easier for customers to pay their bills.1 vote
App is not working right
I tried downloading app so I could keep track and it says account number wrong an or the phone and zip combination is wrong.1 vote
Add Applepay1 vote
Allowed you to enter a 16 character password
You're online website allows 16 character password but your app only goes to 15?1 vote
An app that works.
Make it so that the app actually works how are people supposed to report an outage using their phone number and zip code when you require a 10 digit phone number but can only enter the area code and nothing else the app just updated for iPhone users on may 30th that update was supposed to fix bugs which apparently it didn't work way to go ace that was a real bang up job on the update for the app.1 vote
How about a notification when a bill is posted? Even though I'm enrolled in ebilling, I NEVER receive it. And no, it's not in spam.1 vote
Update account information
It would be nice to be able to update account information ie e-mail and get alerts when bill is due2 votes
Contact via email?
Unless I missed it somewhere... I could not find a way to contact you by email.
I'll log in and do it via the website I guess1 vote
Won't accept CC payment even though info correct.
Won't Accept any Routing Number when I try to pay through bank account. Very Annoying.4 votes
wont take my routing number
wont take my routing number still. cant pay my bill2 votes
Login ID too short
My email address is my id. It's 26 characters but it stops at 25?? Might be why others say they cannot login. You should match the ACE website sizes for info IDs pwd etc..1 vote
Just stopped working
Have had no trouble with the app up till now. I opened it up and everything was gone. Tried signing out and back in and got the same thing. Frustrating.2 votes
There's no where to see your last payment that's pending, only last payment made when your trying to pay the bill. I have to call customer service to confirm my payment was received because I can't see it pending on the app!1 vote
Speed pay is a joke!!! You immediately take my money but don't post that money to the account for several days?!? You can even set up future payments anymore and you can't view payment history!!! Fabulous app!!! Sooooo convenient!!!1 vote
Everything deletes
It would be nice if all my info didn't delete by itself every 6 months. I pay online. I do not have my info account number billing date. Why does this app do this. Very inconvenient.1 vote
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Maspeth Federal Savings: A Bank with a Big Heart and a Mission to Give Back
Since 1947, Maspeth Federal Savings has played a vital role in keeping Queens vibrant through community events and employee volunteerism, local and personalized banking, and smart lending practices that have helped customers and small businesses meet their financial goals. Unlike other financial institutions who bombard you with fees, Maspeth Federal focuses on the customer & their needs.
Led by President & CEO, Thomas Rudzewick, Maspeth Federal makes it their mission to continue to pilot the Rudzewick legacy at MFS – a legacy of devotion and diligence.
"We do this because we live in the communities we serve – we are your neighbors, associates, customers and friends. We believe that by giving back we're helping our communities remain healthy and strong," said Tom Rudzewick, President and CEO of Maspeth Federal.
Maspeth Federal knows their customers by name and – for many – have been there for all their financial milestones. From first savings accounts or dream home purchases to saving for retirement – they were there and can be there for YOU too!
From its Young Savers program; which educates young children on the importance of saving through School Banking Days and class trips to the Bank to participation in the American Banker Association's Teach Children to Save program, the Bank is committed to partnering with local schools to enrich the education of our youth. Since all kids love to have FUN, the Bank also hosts a variety of FREE events including a free carnival, named "Smile on Maspeth Day", in their Maspeth branch parking lot every fall.
This year, they are also sponsoring a local youth basketball league called "Heroes", consisting of kids ranging from 8-17 that play at local parks during the spring & summer.
The Bank also supports many local charities and organizations including being the main sponsor of the Maspeth Memorial Day Parade for over 30 years and the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Middle Village since its inception. Community sponsorship doesn't end there; the Bank also hosts FREE summer concerts and movie nights to bring the community together in a fun way!
Maspeth Federal is also invested in helping local small businesses grow through convenient products and services and small business loans. They take it one step further through their involvement in local civic organizations. For example, Senior Vice President & COO, David Daraio is President of the Maspeth Chamber of Commerce and helps to guide and support economic development and small business growth! "We're not a faceless bank; we focus on the customer, and we do it well. We care about your financial future, "said Daraio. "It's important for businesses to recognize that they're an important piece of the community. They're the strength of our communities, and we take pride in investing in them," said Daraio, who grew up in Maspeth, and has been with MFS for nearly 25 years.
"Martin Luther School in Maspeth has been banking with Maspeth Federal for decades," says Randal Gast, the Executive Director of Martin Luther School. "I need someone I can talk to who can understand the dynamics of our small business. With a big bank, you just disappear into an account number, but that isn't the case with Maspeth" said Gast. The Bank is very focused on providing personal service and values the partnership they have built with many local schools including Martin Luther.
When asked how MFS has time to be involved in so many community events, Marketing Director, Christina Zanca replied, "It's in the DNA of Maspeth Federal. Giving back and bringing the community together is a commitment that dates back to our founders.," said Zanca.
With the amount of community investment and involvement that Maspeth Federal engages in, it's safe to say that they are raising the bar for financial institutions everywhere. MFS is investing in you. Are you investing in them?
For more information on the Bank or how your school can partner with them, visit their website or Facebook page.


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Every year in the awards race, it seems like the Best Actor field is the most crowded category. That is certainly the case with this current crop of contenders, as there is no shortage of formidable talents vying for one of the five Best Actor Oscar slots. While it's still a tad early to start talking about possible winners, there's plenty to discuss with regards to chances of being nominated. The contenders range from well-respected underdogs to recent winners, and yes, spoiler alert, many of them are playing real people. After the jump, I take a look at the Best Actor race at a glance in this edition of Oscar Beat.
To say that this year's Best Actor race is tough is an understatement. We've already seen some incredible performances from a variety of talents, and there are still a few highly anticipated films to be seen. Quite possibly the first contender of this year's race was Steve Carell in Foxcatcher, as the first trailer for director Bennett Miller's phenomenal drama debuted around this time last year when the film was initially slated to open late last year. Sony Pictures Classics subsequently changed tactics and opted for a 2014 debut instead, but the cat was out of the bag: Carell was completely unrecognizable in the role of eccentric millionaire John du Pont.
Carell is astoundingly good in Foxcatcher, turning in a quietly intense performance that's as terrifying as it is transfixing. When people talk about an actor "disappearing" into a role, this is exactly the kind of performance they're describing. Reaction to Carell's performance has been stellar across the board, and he is certainly an early frontrunner to nab a nomination, but the film itself is rather dark and challenging. It remains to be seen how Academy voters will react to the movie as a whole, but regardless I'd be quite surprised if Carell was left off the ballot.
Sony Pictures Classics is also submitting Channing Tatum for Best Actor contention for Foxcatcher, and in some ways his performance is even more impressive than Carell's. It's a very internalized and difficult turn from the actor, but it marks his best work to date by a mile. Carell is the one who's been generating the most attention, possibly because of the dramatic physical transformation, but I'd argue Tatum should be right up there with him. He doesn't seem to be getting the same kind of heat and it's rare for two actors from the same film to be nominated, but it's possible he could pick up some steam as the film's release date approaches.
Another performance that's enjoying heafty amounts of buzz is Michael Keaton in Birdman. While the film itself has proved to be divisive among some critics, it is no doubt an "actor's movie", so I imagine it will be a hit among the Academy's largest branch of voters: the actors. Keaton has the likeability factor going for him, and while this isn't necessarily a comeback given that he never really disappeared, Birdman is certainly the best showcase of his talents in some time. A Best Actor nomination seems very, very likely.
If you know anything about the Oscars, you know the Academy is very fond of biopics. They will have no shortage of true-life stories to dig into this year, but two British-centric biopics look to be major players in a number of categories—especially Best Actor. Eddie Redmayne turns in a tremendous performance as genius physicist Stephen Hawking in the tear-jerker The Theory of Everything, which charts Hawking's life from his early days at college up through his groundbreaking work in the field of theoretical physics, as he is simultaneously battling a debilitating motor neuron disease that slowly limits his physical abilities. Redmayne is seriously great in the film, and he's given a really wonderful dramatic arc that he absolutely nails in concert with a fantastic performance by Felicity Jones as his wife Jane. Movies that tug at the heartstrings can be big hits with the Academy, so Redmayne will like be a very strong presence in the Best Actor field.
And then we also have Benedict Cumberbatch playing British mathematician Alan Turing in The Imitation Game. Both this and Theory of Everything are movies about British geniuses overcoming obstacles to change the world for the better, but the tone of each film is very different. Imitation Game plays much more like a spy thriller than a standard biopic, but it's a wonderful showcase for Cumberbatch's performance nonetheless. It's another excellent turn in this year's embarrassment of riches, and it's also quite topical as Turing struggles to hide his homosexuality while trying to crack the Nazi code that will win World War II. Just like Theory of Everything, I expect Imitation Game to be a serious contender in a number of categories, and Cumberbatch seems destined to go head-to-head with Redmayne in the Best Actor category.
There's also another British biopic with a standout lead performance in the mix, and that's Mike Leigh's Mr. Turner. Beloved character actor Timothy Spall plays controversial painter J.M.W. Turner with guttural gusto, and while some may find the film prickly or tough, it's hard to deny the impressiveness of Spall's performance. The picture was a big hit at Cannes but received a more muted response at TIFF and Telluride, though I think some are underestimating the sheer quantity of British Academy voters when figuring in Spall's chances. It may not be as easy a pick as some of the others, but I wouldn't count the guy out.
Now that Interstellar has screened, many are saying that Matthew McConaughey could find himself back in the Best Actor race after winning last year for Dallas Buyers Club. In fact, some go so far as to note that McConaughey's work in Christopher Nolan's sci-fi epic is even more impressive than Dallas Buyers Club. Response to the film overall was mixed-to-positive so it might not be the Oscar juggernaut that some were predicting, but I could see McConaughey being a serious contender for a nomination. The McConaissance remains strong.
There are a number of other performances that are certainly deserving of praise, but that are a little tougher to pin down with regards to Oscar chances. Jake Gyllenhaal is completely unhinged in Nightcrawler, and it's absolutely one of the best performances of the year, but it may not be the kind of movie that many Academy voters spring for. It's dark and unflinching, but if the film does well at the box office that might convince voters to move the screener to the top of their pile. Whiplash has also been picking up steam lately, so there's the possibility of Miles Teller landing a Best Actor nod for his impressive work in the Sundance indie. He almost feels like a bit of a Dark Horse in this race.
Brendan Gleeson does stellar work in Calvary and the same can be said for Tom Hardy in Locke and Bill Hader in The Skeleton Twins, but those indies will need a second wind in order to generate some steam and rise above the buzz surrounding Carell, Keaton, etc. Ralph Fiennes is also swell in The Grand Budapest Hotel, but as I said in my Best Picture piece, it's been so long since that film came out that it's gonna be tough for it to stay in the mix. I wouldn't entirely count out Ben Affleck in Gone Girl should that film really take off with the Academy, and Tommy Lee Jones could be in the mix for The Homesman depending on how that film's release is handled.
Inherent Vice is still a bit of a question mark. The film proved rather trying for audiences at the New York Film Festival, with Paul Thomas Anderson turning in something lighter than The Master but no less obtuse. And if Joaquin Phoenix can't get nominated for his incredible performance in Her, I'm less certain about his chances here.
The Weinstein Company is still trying to position St. Vincent as an Oscar contender, but you'd be hard pressed to find anyone with enthusiastic things to say about the movie or Bill Murray's performance.
And then there are the performances that have yet to be seen. Early buzz is high on Oscar Isaac's turn in J.C. Chandor's crime drama A Most Violent Year, and the first trailer certainly teased some intense work from the guy who, for my money, delivered the best performance of 2013 with Inside Llewyn Davis. Jack O'Connell has been poised to break out in a big way all year, and he could definitely do so with Angelina Jolie's inspirational WWII film Unbroken, though the film comes so late in the race that it may be tough to crack the Best Actor category. There's also Mark Wahlberg's physically transformative performance in The Gambler, but it's too early to know if that film will be more of a straightforward thriller or if Wahlberg gets enough dramatic material to raise Academy eyebrows.
There's also anticipation for the Civil Rights drama Selma starring David Oyelowo as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but we still haven't seen a trailer so it's tough to suss out his chances. We have seen a trailer for Clint Eastwood's late-addition American Sniper, and it looks like it could launch Bradley Cooper into the race should the film deliver the goods.
At this point, nothing is certain other than the fact that there are only five slots for the Best Actor category and far more than five performances worthy of consideration. Who'll make the cut? Time will tell.
For now, here's how I see the Best Actor race at the moment, ranked in order of likelihood to be nominated, not to win:
1. Eddie Redmayne, The Theory of Everything
2. Michael Keaton, Birdman
3. Benedict Cumberbatch, The Imitation Game
4. Steve Carell, Foxcatcher
5. Timothy Spall, Mr. Turner
6. Matthew McConaughey, Interstellar
7. Miles Teller, Whiplash
8. Jack O'Connell, Unbroken
9. Channing Tatum, Foxcatcher
10. Oscar Isaac, A Most Violent Year
And here are my updated rankings for the Best Picture race:
1. Boyhood
2. Unbroken
3. The Imitation Game
4. The Theory of Everything
5. Birdman
6. Foxcatcher
7. Interstellar
8. Whiplash
9. Gone Girl
10. Selma
11. American Sniper
12. Mr. Turner
13. Into the Woods
14. Wild
15. A Most Violent Year


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I love bumblebees, but I don't see them very often. I was just about to cut down the comfrey to put into the compost pile, when I heard the BUZZ. I ran to get my camera to take a photo of the fat guy. It is not easy to get a picture of these bees, they are rarely still.
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text: AgenciesFormer Kargo Sales Exec Awarded $40 Million in Arbitration Over Gender Wage Discrimination, Wrongful TerminationArbiter says treatment was 'malicious, insidious and humiliating'By Kristina Monllos|June 8, 2017 Alexis Berger was mobile ad firm Kargo's highest paid employee before being ousted.EmogiShareBy Kristina Monllos|June 8, 2017 ShareAlexis Berger, former svp of sales for the Midwest and West Coast offices of mobile advertising company Kargo, has been awarded more than $40 million in a third-party arbitration ruling obtained by Adweek.The case alleged that Berger had been a victim of gender discrimination, retaliation, equal pay violation, violation of wage law and breach of contract.According to testimony and memos from Kargo executives, Berger was placed on leave for poor performance and rude treatment of her employees, then terminated for cause after violating a noncompete clause.The arbiter, however, eviscerated the company's claims by detailing alleged inconsistencies, inaccuracies and poorly handled internal investigations into Berger's performance."Sexual discrimination was, at the very least, a motivating factor in her termination," wrote Judge Billie Colombaro, the arbitrator of the case, in her 83-page ruling (see full document embedded at the bottom of this article). "This was a collaborative orchestration carried out in a malicious, insidious, and humiliating manner, having the effect of depriving her of her earned commissions, her retention bonus, her stock options, her position, her livelihood, and her dignity."Kargo disputes the arbiter's assessment and plans to fight the decision."For 14 years, our company has endeavored to provide full and equal opportunities to our employees, and it is at the core of our culture," a Kargo spokesperson wrote in a statement e-mailed to Adweek. "Alexis was a close friend of our founder and was the highest paid executive in the entire company. We believe that the award rests upon a manifest disregard of the NY Law and will, at a minimum, be substantially set aside. We look forward to telling the full story in our upcoming legal filings."Arbiter Colombaro found multiple examples of what she described as evidence Berger was treated differently and more harshly because she was a woman.In some cases, Colombaro found that male staffers were not disciplined when they "behaved in the same or worse manner as that for which Kargo disciplined Ms. Berger," noting that complaints by women against an abrasive male executive were ignored because, per the HR manager, "he was just being a boy."But Berger was also targeted with inappropriate comments based on her gender and sexuality, the document says, specifically citing incidents allegedly involving Kevin Canty, Kargo's svp of sales for the east."At retreats, [Canty] would comment on [Berger's] sexuality and talk about 'flipping her back.' (She is gay.) He also asked her and her partner in Cannes to have 'a threesome with him,'" wrote Colombaro in the award.Timeline of eventsBerger was hired in August 2012 when Kargo was still considered a "start-up," according to the arbitration documents, and she reportedly helped grow the company from $5 million in annual revenue to $135 million in annual revenue at the end of 2015.Initially hired as the vp of sales for the company's midwest territory, Berger was promoted in August 2015 by Kargo CEO Harry Kargman, putting her over the company's West Coast sales operations as well. Before her termination she managed nearly 30 employees and was the agency's most highly paid employee."My peers said they wished I didn't always have Berger's back, that I was too close to her, and that's why they kept things from me."Kargo CEO Harry Kargman in arbitration testimonyKargman and Berger had a "very close, synergistic relationship, personally and professionally, based on mutual respect, business values and trust," according to the arbitration documents, with Kargman considering himself to be Berger's "work husband."That relationship allegedly bothered Kargo President and COO Ryan McConville and Chief Strategy Officer Doug Rohrer, the documents say."My peers said they wished I didn't always have Berger's back," said Kargman in his testimony, according to the documents. "That I'm (sic) was too close to her and that's why they kept things from me; I give her the benefit of the doubt more than I should. Ryan said he was unhappy I was always taking sales' side."Continue ReadingPages: 1 2 3 Sharehttp://adweek.it/2s0QzWS copy Kristina Monllos@KristinaMonllosKristina Monllos is a senior editor for Adweek. Adweek Adweek


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Agricultural Subsidies and the Environment
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P ublished online August 2017 .
Article. Subjects: Politics; Environmental History; Management of Land and Natural Resources (Social Science); Environmentalist Thought and Ideology (Social Science); Agriculture and Farming; Environmental Economics. 10280 words.
Worldwide, governments subsidize agriculture at the rate of approximately 1 billion dollars per day. This figure rises to about twice that when export and biofuels production subsidies and...
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The Impacts of Environmental Regulation on the U.S. Economy
in Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Environmental Science
P ublished online September 2017 .
Article. Subjects: Politics; Environmental Economics. 17462 words.
Concern regarding the economic impacts of environmental regulations has been part of the public dialogue since the beginning of the U.S. EPA. Even as large improvements in environmental...
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text: Anyone can start an e-Commerce business but not everyone can grow the business to considerable success. There is no doubt that e-Commerce has made life and shopping even more pleasurable and convenient for Singaporeans. With founders ranging from mumpreneurs (mother entrepreneurs) to giant conglomerates, they are a testament that the internet and mobile phones are invaluable great tools for successful e-Commerce ventures. Let's take a...Read More


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Education Department officials are overhauling the city's longstanding system of letter grades for the public schools, agency sources told the Daily News
Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina was expected to give more details at a Wednesday policy speech on the city's plan to do away with the A-F system of grading schools created under Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
"They're changing the system," said an Education Dept. source who asked to remain anonymous because he wasn't given permission to speak with the media. "It's a new approach."
Mayor de Blasio vowed on the campaign trail to end Bloomberg's system of letter grades that critics said unfairly oversimplified the characteristics of schools.
Agency officials said the new system will eliminate the peer rankings that were meant to compare similar schools.
An agency spokeswoman declined to comment on the plan and said that Farina would reveal more details at her Wednesday speech.
The city still has not released a comprehensive plan that addresses the future of struggling schools.
The new types of school assessments would be released later this fall.
Parents will get a School Quality Snapshot, while school leaders and administrators will get a School Quality Guide that will provide a more comprehensive analysis of each school.
A range of critics including charter school and parent leaders said that the new school ranking system is too little too late.
"Everything that the Department of Education rolls out does not include a plan on how the Mayor and Chancellor are going to improve our school system," said Mona Davids, president of the New York City Parents union.
"We have yet to see any plan as to how the mayor will improve the outcomes for our children. Were sick and tired of waiting to see what they will do to improve our struggling schools," she said.
Former Mayor Bloomberg in 2006 implemented a program that issued annual progress reports to schools.
The institutions were given a comprehensive grade, and then graded on four other categories linked to student performance, attendance and feedback from students, parents and staff.
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Schools were also graded on how much improvement lower-performing students showed each year.
Under Bloomberg's program, the letter grades were combined with annual quality review reports used to justify school closures.
The architect of Bloomberg's grading system, Shael Polakow-Suransky, left this January after Mayor de Blasio appointed Farina as Schools Chancellor.


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"A Special Evening!"
That was the phrase heard repeatedly in the aftermath of the 21st UMBC Athletics Hall of Fame Inductions, which took place on Friday, April 5 at the UMBC Event Center.
The 2019 induction class consisted of two former student-athletes - Marcus Gross, '06, and Drew Westervelt, '07, and iconic UMBC coaches Pete Caringi and Don Zimmerman.
Caringi coached Gross on the soccer fields of UMBC, while Zimmerman did the same with Westervelt in lacrosse at UMBC Stadium.
Caringi's son, Pete, III, and Zimmerman's son, Jake, each presented his father for induction. Both competed for four years under the tutelage of their fathers at UMBC.
UMBC Associate Head Soccer Coach Anthony Adams, '95, who recruited Gross from England, presented him for induction, while UMBC Hall of Famer Brendan Mundorf, '06, welcomed his long-time linemate Westervelt into the distinguished 129-member group.
UMBC President Dr. Freeman Hrabowski and Athletics Director Tim Hall struck chords of the human spirit, family and integration in their opening remarks.
#RetrieverNation was able to show off the new UMBC Event Center and its high-definition quality video and ribbon boards and sound and lighting systems.
UMBC Athletics would like to thank Ashby Point Capital and Hex Performance for their sponsorship of the event. In addition, the athletics department would like to thank The Oak View Group, UMBC Event & Conference Services, Chartwell's and The UMBC New Media Studio for their assistance.
The 22nd Hall of Fame inductions are planned for the spring of 2020.
A photo gallery and videos from the evening will be available later this month on the Hall of Fame link of www.umbcretrievers.com.


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|Oom the Mighty
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Oom was an alien serial killer.
In 1940, Oom freed himself and came to Earth where he began committing a series of ghastly murders. New York police detective Jim Corrigan was assigned to the case and discovered Oom masquerading as a bronze statue on the side of the Central Building in New York. Oom attacked Corrigan, who quickly altered his appearance to that of his super-hero persona, the Spectre. Oom challenged the Spectre, declaring that the first person to locate the fabled Red Moon Stone of Yzgartyl will have earned the right to remain on the Earth. The loser must agree to abandon the planet forever.
The Spectre and Oom traveled through outer space in search of the Moon Stone. Oom attempted to slow the Spectre down through the aid of one of Yzgartyl's henchmen. The crony in question, a large brown space-dragon, battled with the Spectre while Oom took the opportunity to find the Moon Stone. The Spectre succeeded in getting the stone away from Oom and returned to Earth, thus winning the contest. Oom however, refused to return to his former imprisonment. The Spectre used his unlimited power to pull Oom's soul from his body, trapping it inside the Moon Stone. He then hurled it into deep space.
Oom returned from outer space in 1942 where he joined the Monster Society of Evil. Under the leadership of the Venusian worm, Mister Mind, The Monster Society clashed with America's premier super-hero tema, the All-Star Squadron.
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Oom has superhuman strength.
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The wisdom teachings describe dawn and dusk as very favourable times to practice meditation and to work with sound. There are Indian Ragas (melodies) specially composed to be played ad dawn or dusk.
The French call the time of dusk "l'heure bleu", the blue hour, since there is a particular quality of the light around sunset. In our latitudes this time is much longer than in the tropics, where darkness sets in quite fast.
Yesterday evening I was at a live performance by Mich Gerber on the River Aare, in our village. For three evenings he was giving free concerts on a little ferryboat of the Bodenacher-Fähre. He is playing electric double-bass, generating the background music with his own tunes repeated by a computer program.
When I arrived at the river around a quarter past 8 pm there were already many people sitting on both sides of the river. A few minutes later the ferryboat set out to the middle of the river and Mich started playing. The background was a tampura-sound, and he played a melody like an Indian raga.
The atmosphere was full of magic – the light of the setting sun in the background, the sound of the flowing water and the amplified vibrations of the strings of the double-bass. Other songs followed, reminding of Arabian tunes, classical songs from Europe or Jazz improvisations.
People around me took out their mobiles and started making videos. I, too, tried to do a little video with my camera, but it wasn't good. However, the camera generated a magic picture of the "blue hour":
While it was getting dark it started raining, adding to the mystical ambiance with the lampions on the boat and along the board of the river, made by simply putting candles into white paper bags.
People were moving to the sounds – a young father besides me was rocking his baby-son. Mich played for an hour, and I felt very happy that I had decided on a short notice to see this beautiful concert.
On his website he says about these concerts:
"Mich Gerber celebrates 'L'heure bleue', the blue hour. Concerts on magic locations during the blue hour, when the sky turns blue after sunset.
The blue hour comes from the French expression 'l'heure bleue', which refers to the period of twilight each morning and evening where there is neither full daylight nor complete darkness. The time is considered special because of the quality of the light at this time of day.
The blue hour is the gift of the day to the night. Different cultures celebrate the blue hour in their own special way. For many of us, it's the most beautiful hour of the day as it slowly draws its curtain and the evening begins.
It is the hour of transition when the indirect light of the evening colours the night sky. Nature's wonderful play of light is displayed. Every evening anew.
This is the spectacle that Mich Gerber interprets during his series of L'heure bleue' concerts. They have been taking place since a few years on special places on the water in summer time."
Here are some videos of previous concerts on the River Aare (YouTube-videos): A Waltz, A silent tune, A tune with an English text, Music and Swiss German interviews, another song. And here a video uploaded in his name:


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M - Mathematics
Welcome to the Mathematics Department
Mathematics reveals hidden patterns that help us to understand the world we live in and gives us a language to describe the relationships we can see. The methods, tools and tactics you develop when tackling a mathematical problem, is the most valuable to students.
Every student is a unique mathematician who develops their own skills set and tools to solve problems. To be a successful mathematician, you need to welcome challenge. If you are not challenged, you do not make mistakes; if you do not make mistakes, feedback becomes irrelevant.
As individual teachers, we are the facilitators who guide our students on their journey to develop as a mathematician. Each year, we support students to build on their prior knowledge and see their learning journey as a progression, rather than separate blocks of time. We strive to challenge our students and encourage them to take risks. We understand the need for common approaches to methods, and the importance of different stimulus, activities and tasks to develop student's understanding. We regularly assess their fluency, reasoning and how successful students are at applying their understanding to a problem; whilst also giving the opportunity to draw out any underlying misconceptions.
As a team, we promote a safe learning environment which is supported by appropriate levels of challenge for our learners. Everyone has valid opinions and views, but is expected to listen to each other and be prepared to provide evidence for their views. We continue to challenge our perception of best practice, and try new approaches and models where possible. We share our mistakes, and learn from each other. The key is being reflective practitioners, who aren't afraid to take risks.
The processes of learning mathematics can help every learner in the outside world; our role is to give them the opportunities to see how.
All students in Years 7 to 11 have 7 mathematics lessons per fortnight. Students are grouped broadly in terms of prior attainment, and we currently have two parallel bands in each year group from Years 9 to 10. We still aim to teach in parallel groups within Years 10 and 11.
- 81% of students in year 11 gaining A*-C at GCSE (National 61%)
- Progress 8 score of 0.4
- 82% of students in year 11 made expected progress with 47% making more than expected.
- 69% of A Level students achieved grade B or above.
Mathematics homework can be set up to twice a week and is designed to promote students' understanding and their ability to use mathematics in a variety of situations. Types of homework vary and could include using specialist language and definitions, consolidation exercises, revision for modules, practice papers and problem solving activities. All students are given individual logins to a variety of virtual learning environments, which give them access to video tutorials, practice questions and answers.
Homework is an important part of the curriculum. It is set on a weekly basis and support from home to ensure completion is very much appreciated. Homework can take a variety of forms; a written piece of work, a memorising task, an investigation or piece of research or tasks set on mymaths.
Homework is recorded on the Showmyhomework website for the convenience of parents and students.
Enrichment and KS2
The Maths Challenge
Previously high attaining students are regularly entered for the UKMT Maths Challenge. This is a national mathematics competition organised by The University of Leeds. We enter students into the individual challenges, as well as entering students for the Maths Team challenge events at a regional level. Many students achieve Bronze, Silver and Gold certificates in the individual challenges and a few go on to participate in the more advance stages of the competition. Lesson time is dedicated to helping students prepare, through modelling and discussing strategies, whilst looking at an array of problems. Students are also invited to further preparation sessions if they are entered for subsequent rounds.
NRICH enriching mathematics
This website, supported by Cambridge University, aims to enrich the mathematical experiences of all learners. It is an excellent source of additional resources including puzzles, investigations and articles suitable for all ages.
Year 6 Maths Masterclasses
Each year we welcome about 60 pupils, nominated by their teachers, to the maths department to take part in our Year 6 Maths Masterclasses. The pupils, drawn from the Witney partnership primary schools, attend eight teaching sessions at Henry Box over the year. The course aims to give young mathematicians a wider appreciation of the subject and to introduce them to ways of thinking about problems which will be useful in all their future studies.
The course has been running since 2006 and we have now seen many of its participants go on to study maths at A-level and beyond.
University of Oxford – Mathematical Institute Lectures
Curriculum Information
The content of the course covers the five strands of the National Curriculum: Number, Algebra, Ratio, proportion and rates of change, Geometry and measures and Probability and statistics. The programmes of study include using and applying standard techniques, reasoning, interpreting and communicating mathematically and problem solving in a range of contexts. Numeracy skills and fluency as well as the efficient use of a calculator and ICT are key features of the course.
We use the Kangaroo Mathematics schemes of works, which promote deeper understanding and challenge for students rather than acceleration which can often miss out the beauty of mathematics.
Key Stage 3
Mathematics at Key Stage 3 focuses on improving core skills whilst continuing to develop an enjoyment of the subject. Enrichment and extension opportunities are widespread, and the use of ICT is embedded into the curriculum. Teaching assistants are used in selected classes to increase confidence and engagement of students with particular needs.
In Years 7 and 8, students are set by overall ability in the subject in half year bands. This setting is reviewed at key points during the year. Students progress at different rates even within a set and it is common for students to be better at some topics than others. The curriculum takes the form of 11 modules lasting approximately three weeks; this is interspersed with assessments, rich and extended tasks to develop problem-solving skills, and a focused enrichment week.
Homework is set at least once a week, and each module may be assessed by the class teacher in a number of different ways.
Towards the end of Term 5, students sit a standardised test which, along with their progress over the year and the teacher's judgement, helps to determine a National Curriculum Level.
Year 9
In Year 9, the students are more finely set, allowing each student to access mathematics at, or just beyond, their own ability whilst also preparing them appropriately for GCSE or further study. Rich and extended tasks, project work and functional mathematics are prevalent throughout the year, and teaching is divided into four broad topics; Number, Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics. Each of these topics is assessed across the year group and set changes made as appropriate. Set changes occur only if necessary for a student's future progress, the decision being made following an assessment of strengths and weaknesses, and their overall progress in lessons.
Towards the end of Term 5, students sit a standardised test which, along with their progress over the year and the teacher's judgement, helps to determine their National Curriculum Level for the end of Year 9.
Key Stage 4
Students will follow the AQA GCSE course in Mathematics. This is a Linear Course with 3 equally weighted, 90 minute exams, one Non-Calculator and two Calculator papers. This will be at either Higher level (Grades 4 - 9) or Foundation level (Grades 1 – 5). Decisions about tier of entry are made at the beginning of Year 11.
Functional Skill Mathematics
As well as Functional Skill mathematics being a strong component to the core GCSE qualification, there is also a separate qualification of its own which can be accessed in English, Maths and ICT. Again, it is about learners applying knowledge and skills in a real life context with the aim for students to operate confidently, effectively and independently in life, learning and at work.
These qualifications can be taken at different levels and are assessed differently.
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To put the levels into perspective, a Level 2 qualification is equivalent to a Grade 4 at GCSE. This is an additional qualification which not all students take, but we inform parents/guardians if your son/daughter is entered.
Study Group
As a Maths department, we run a study group session every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:05pm - 4:05pm, where there are several maths teachers on hand to help students with their work. Students are given the help and support during lessons to help them prepare for their exams. However, attending these study sessions will give them an opportunity to get help on particular areas they are struggling with or a piece of homework they are finding challenging. It is also just an ideal environment to complete subject specific homework or revision.
Useful Websites
There are several maths based websites, aimed at helping students revise for their GCSEs:
There is also a website that helps students to prepare for exams in general, allowing them to create revision cards, quizzes, mind maps, timetables etc. Click here to go to GetRevising.
Key Stage 5
Maths in Years 12 and 13
Maths is a very popular A-level at The Henry Box School and is an option for those who have achieved at least a Grade 6 at GCSE. It is one of the most useful subjects to study as it develops logical thinking, problem-solving and data handling skills. It supports the study of the natural sciences and allows for quantitative work to be understood and carried out in the social sciences. As such it is desirable with many combinations of subjects and its qualification is highly respected by employers.
A number of students choose to study the A-level Further Maths course which is run jointly with Wood Green School.
Specification and Options within the Course
All of the A level content will be examined at the end of the two year course.
Students will sit mock exams at the end of Year 12 but will not receive a separate AS level qualification. They will therefore not be able to carry through any UCAS points into Year 13.
Universities are no longer using AS grades when deciding upon offering places and students will be recommended to enrol on 3 A levels when they join us. As a school, we can now offer greater flexibility regarding a mix of A levels plus level 3 BTECs and/or EPQ. A very small number of students may elect to take a 4 A level option.
The students electing to take 4 A levels will include our Further Mathematicians. They can then take two other A levels, as well as Maths and Further Maths. We will enter students for AS Further Mathematics and it can be decided whether to continue with 4 A Levels or change to a 3.5 models (3 A Levels and 1 AS level).
Students can choose to take Further Mathematics, Mathematics and 1 other A level, but this isn't advised.
We won't be entering anyone for AS Maths.
The above table outlines how the exam boards propose to assess our students. Given the specifications still haven't been accredited; this means we can't say for certain the exact format.
The structure of the Pure Mathematics will be very similar to the current GCSE and so there will be a much stronger emphasis on problem solving, reasoning and modelling than in the current A level. Therefore, we won't be able to identify specific topics for each paper like with the current modular system. All students will learn Pure Mathematics, Mechanics and Statistics. Further Mathematicians will learn Decision Mathematics.
Pure Mathematics
When studying pure mathematics at AS and A2 level you will be extending your knowledge of such topics as algebra and trigonometry as well as learning some brand new ideas such as calculus. While many of the ideas you will meet in pure mathematics are interesting in their own right, they also serve as an important foundation for other branches of mathematics, especially mechanics and statistics.
Mechanics (M1, M2, M3)
Mechanics deals with the action of forces on objects. It is, therefore, concerned with many everyday situations, e.g. the motion of cars, the flight of a cricket ball through the air, the stresses in bridges, and the motion of the earth around the sun. Such problems have to be simplified or modelled to make them capable of solution using relatively simple mathematics. The study of one or more of the Mechanics units will enable you to use the mathematical techniques which you learn in the Core units to help you to produce solutions to these problems. Many of the ideas you will meet in the course form an almost essential introduction to such important modern fields of study such as cybernetics, robotics, bio-mechanics and sports science, as well as the more traditional areas of engineering and physics.
When you study Statistics you will learn how to analyse and summarise numerical data in order to arrive at conclusions about it. You will extend the range of probability problems that you looked at in GCSE using the new mathematical techniques learnt in the pure mathematics units. Many of the ideas in this part of the course have applications in a wide range of other fields, from assessing what your car insurance is going to cost; to how likely it is that the Earth will be hit by a comet in the next few years. Many of the techniques are used in sciences and social sciences. Even if you are not going on to study or work in these fields, in today's society we are bombarded with information (or data) and the statistics units will give you useful tools for looking at this information critically and efficiently.
Decision Mathematics
In decision mathematics you will learn how to solve problems involving networks, systems, planning and resource allocation. You will study a range of methods, or algorithms, which enable such problems to be tackled. The ideas have many important applications in such different problems as the design of circuits on microchips to the scheduling of tasks required to build a new supermarket.
Reading around the subject – Mathematics
The two links blow relate to short articles on real world applications.
Two useful websites are shown below. The first is obviously specifically related to Mathematics and gives ample evidence why Mathematics is so important, (and fun). The second is more general, thinking ahead to higher education, and depending what you are interested in, it may well suggest A-level Mathematics as a good idea if you have the aptitude and the will to work hard.
Providing Support at Home
Not everyone loves maths. But everyone uses maths in their everyday life, so it is important for your child's future that they are successful in mathematics. One of the easiest ways to help ensure that this happens is to be supportive of their experiences in maths. Do you spend as long helping your child learn about maths as you do reading? Do you show a positive attitude towards your child's maths homework? You are your child's most important role model and their attitude towards maths is likely to reflect your own.
It is easy to be interested in the books your child is reading, the writing they are doing, and the sports they are playing at school. Try to be equally interested in the maths they are learning.
Here are ten ways that you can help:
- Make sure your children understand mathematical concepts.
Maths is about the big ideas behind the processes we use every day. For example to work with decimals it is necessary to understand place value. Emphasize that understanding these big ideas is as important as doing the tasks set.
- Help them master the basic facts.
Mastery of a basic fact means that children can give an answer in less than three seconds. Considerable drill is required for children to give quick responses. Use flash cards to help your children learn the basic facts such as times tables, formulae, definitions and properties of shapes.
- Teach them to write their numbers neatly.
Twenty-five percent of all errors in solving maths problems can be traced back to sloppy number writing.
- Recognise when your children require extra support.
Maths is one subject in which everything builds upon what has been previously learned. Encourage your children to seek help straight away if they get stuck.
- Show them how to handle their maths homework.
Doing maths homework reinforces the skills your children are learning in class. Help them to begin every homework by studying the textbook or worksheet examples or the notes in their exercise book. Encourage them to redo the examples before beginning the homework to make sure they understand the lesson. Homework should be started well in advance of the deadline so familiarise yourself with your children's homework timetables.
- Check that your children are properly equipped for their lessons.
A transparent ruler (15cm), pencil, eraser and calculator are needed for every lesson. A good pair of compasses and a protractor are also very useful but notice is usually given when these are required.
- Provide support in reading and explaining word problems.
Mathematicians have an expression: To learn to solve problems, you must solve problems. Teach your children to read a word problem several times. Also, have them draw a picture or diagram to describe it. Listen to them explain the problem back to you. Explore whether similar problems have been encountered before.
- Help your children learn the vocabulary of mathematics.
They will never get a real feeling for maths nor learn more advanced concepts without an understanding of its vocabulary. Check that your children can define new terms.
- Practise mental arithmetic.
One of the major ways to solve problems is by using mental maths. Children should use this method frequently instead of using pencil and paper or a calculator. Estimating length, weight and time is very useful.
- Make mathematics part of your children's daily life.
Mathematics will become more meaningful when your children see how important it is in so many real-life situations. Encourage them to use maths in practical ways. For example, ask them to space new plants a certain distance apart, double a recipe and pay bills in shops.
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Peaceful Classrooms is the Mindfulness Coaching Train the Trainer component of the Peaceful Kids program on Day 1. This Mindfulness based program suitable for students from Prep to Year 12. This program has been created to enable students to practice daily mindfulness exercises and meditations in the classroom led by their classroom teacher. Simple, effective and proven exercises help students to stay calm, relax, focus and learn more effectively during the day. Peaceful Classrooms helps students to build their emotional resilience so they are better equipped to deal with the day to day stresses that life brings them.
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Family Parrots (Psittacidae)
Near Threatened
Nyasa Lovebird (Agapornis lilianae)
French: Inséparable de Lilian German: Erdbeerköpfchen Spanish: Inseparable del Nyasa
Other common names: Lilian's Lovebird
Agapornis lilianæ
Shelley, 1894,
Liwonde, Upper Shire, Malawi.
Sometimes regarded as conspecific with A. nigrigenis, and also on occasion with A. fischeri and A. personatus; perhaps best considered to form a species-group with all three. Monotypic.
Isolated populations in S Tanzania, NW Mozambique and Malawi (S end of L Malombe), and SE Zambia along middle R Zambezi to N Zimbabwe, where patchy; in NE Zambia possibly introduced. Records of escaped individuals in S Namibia.
Descriptive notes
14 cm; 28–37 g. Similar to A. fischeri without blue uppertail-coverts, and with reddish pink extending from forehead, around eye to chin and throat, orange-... read more
Commonest vocalization a screechy "krreek" or a disyllabic "chi-reek!". When perched, utters a wide... read more
Strong association with mopane (Colophospermum mopane) woodland in S of range, but also... read more
Food and feeding
Grass seeds including Hyparrhenia, millet and wild rice (Oryza perennis) and various others in low vlei areas; flowers... read more
Jan–Mar and Jun–Jul in Zambia; possibly lays Jan and Feb in Malawi; 4 young, 2 well-grown and 2 much younger, in Apr, Zimbabwe... read more
Apparently sedentary.
Status and conservation
Not globally threatened. CITES II. Currently considered Near Threatened. Common in most of range. Common in large flocks at only site, Malawi; often in large flocks... read more
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