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Just because the weather is getting colder, doesn't mean that your social life needs to go into hibernation. It's time to put on your brightest parka, warmest toque and celebrate winter with some of the hottest music festivals.
From DJs to local songwriters, we've found some of the best parties from all over Canada to help you keep you dancing all winter long.
December 26-27, 2016
Hosting some of the best DJs for a two-night party, Contact Festival adds some excitement to your holiday season. The event will be hosted at BC Place to create an unforgettable EDM experience that's bigger and better than ever. This year, headliners include crowd favourites like Flume, Zeds Dead and Disclosure.
December 26-27, 2016
The fourth annual Solaris Winter Music Festival helps warm you up even on the coldest of evenings with some the hottest DJs. Held at REBEL Nightclub in the Lower Donlands, this year the festival welcomes headliners Zedd, Marshmello and many more for two nights of electronic music held in three rooms at the nightclub. Solaris will also be returning with a state of the art light show to accompany upbeat DJ sets.
January 12 – February 19, 2017 (weekends only)
Igloofest is an annual outdoor music festival that brings together some of the best underground DJs from all over the world to the Old Port in Montreal. Festivalgoers pull out their warmest and brightest snowsuits for a weekend filled with electronic music. The stages are decorated with ice decor to become a giant outdoor playground. This year, Igloofest is celebrating Montreal's 375th birthday by extending the festival to run for six weekends in January and February.
January 19-22, 2017
Held on the last weekend in January, the In the Dead of Winter Music Festival brings together a diverse range of acoustic musicians to Halifax. This festival is an exciting opportunity for Canadian and international musicians to join together to preform and interact in a creative and professional environment. The festival has also expanded to a separate event in Wakefield, Quebec on for a week in February.
February 17-26, 2017
Bringing together some of the quirkiest activities in the northern territory, the residents of Whitehorse have been celebrating winter since 1945 when the festival was first born as Yukon Carnival Week. This year, the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous is celebrating Canada's 150th birthday and the 17th anniversary of the Alaska Highway with the theme Rendezvous Connecting Canada, includign a full program of special cultural activities and traditional fare.


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The Silent Enemy: Representation of Native Americans
Film - Feature | October 17 | 7 p.m. | Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Exploring the on-screen representation of Native Americans over the course of forty years reveals varying interplays between how they see and how they are seen. The Silent Enemy, a 1930 feature-length melodrama based on detailed accounts of French missionaries, is a collaboration with Native American actors to recount Ojibwe life as it was before the arrival of European settlers. The educational short Ishi in Two Worlds relates the 1911 journey of the so-called last of the Yahi people from the Sierra foothills to the University of California Museum of Anthropology, where he livedand was studied. In Geronimo Jones a young Papago-Apache boy torn between tradition and progress contemplates trading a tribal heirloom for a television set. Report from Wounded Knee, a fast-paced polyphonic collage of still and moving images, critiques the 1890 massacre in which three hundred Lakota people lost their lives.
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Alan De Cecco aka SODA is an Italian graffiti artist known for his exceptional abstract graffiti pieces that play with perspective.
PEETA the 3D Graffiti MasterPublished on :
Interview with PEETA "The 3D Graffiti Master" Hi PEETA. It's a great pleasure to meet you. Is there a story behind PEETA? It just come from a nickname I had in school which was Pita and then I've turned it into Peeta just to make it more appealing from the graphic point of view. Where [….]
Interview with New York graffiti legend DAZEPublished on :
Hi Daze it's such a pleasure and such an honor to interview you for streetart360 . Much appreciated you taking the time for answering. Can you tell us why did you choose DAZE as your artist name? I chose my name based on the letters that I could do best at the time. I went [….]
Interview with Paco Graff – Graffiti artist in ScotlandPublished on :
Interview with Paco Graff, Graffiti artist based in Dundee – Scotland. I met Paco Graff in Dundee (Scotland), where he kindly answered a few questions for StreetArt360. Hi Paco, great to see you, where are you from? I'm from Narbonne in Occitanie (South of France) Where are you currently based? I'm living in Dundee. An [….]
Venice High a novel by Corin Nemec. A must read!Published on :
Must Read Book: Venice High by Corin Nemec – Publisher: Lulu.com From Los Angeles Street Gang Member and Graffiti Artist to Beloved Actor, Venice High is a novel based on Corin Nemec's life pursuing graffiti and street art, not for fame or fortune, but to leave a piece of himself behind. You probably recognize Corin [….]
Interview with Swed Oner "Talented French Street Art and Graffiti artist"Published on :
Hi Swed, great to meet you. Swed Oner is your artist name? Can you tell us a bit more why you've chosen this name? Hi Laurent. My name is Swed Oner, I am 32 years old, my artist name comes from my past, having been a big weed smoker… I chose my artist name one [….]
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Many artists seem to be fascinated by cats, finding them inspirational, cats have been prominent in many artworks both past and still now in current day. An artistic free spirit and these distinct felines have had a long history in common, especially in painting. Since ancient Egypt, where they were considered as gods, cats were [….]
Street Art Best Of – September 2017Published on :
Hi everybody. It's the 1st of October, the day to publish our Street Art and Graffiti best of for September 2017. In September they were a lot of art fests and street art events all around the world. Many artists offered us street art masterpieces. As i have already mentioned, it's very difficult to create [….]
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Ghent Street Art and Graffiti tourist guide. Includes an Interactive street art Map, mural locations, creative hubs, underground urban bars, restaurants and shops in the city of Gent Belgium
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Tall ships
The Maritime Coast is rich in history and adventure. It is also closely linked to who Australians are today.
Sydney and Newcastle are the major ports but regional centres once relied on many small vessels that plied the coastal waters.
Shipping has carried huge amounts of equipment, produce, raw materials - and people.
Aboriginal nations have lived on this coast for many thousands of years. Strong Aboriginal maritime traditions include fishing and harvesting shell fish, using canoes, fishing lines, hooks, spears and fish traps - and assisting those in need.
There are many stories of Aboriginal contact (ShipwrecksAboriginalContact.pdf, 28KB) with shipwreck survivors.
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The Cape Breton Local Immigration Partnership (CBLIP) is a collaborative community initiative designed to improve the integration of newcomers in Cape Breton. Launched in June 2017, the CBLIP works at the local level to foster a community that is welcoming and inclusive and to support newcomers to become fully engaged in the social, economic, political, and cultural life of Cape Breton.
The CBLIP is one of many Local Immigration Partnerships (LIPs) sponsored by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This federal initiative addresses the growing need for systematic community planning around immigrant attraction and retention. LIPs are underpinned by the understanding that:
In order to improve integration outcomes, LIPs form partnerships that:
The CBLIP is hosting a series of dynamic and engaging events to gather community input on how Cape Breton welcomes and includes newcomers and to explore the areas where we can do better. Everyone is welcome to attend. Click here for more information.
Local Immigration Partnerships (LIPs) are steered by broad-based coordinating councils comprised of key community members, often representing important local organizations. LIP Councils are tasked with overall stewardship and management control over initiatives such as needs assessments and asset mapping of their community. The LIP Council's main goal is to oversee the development of a local settlement strategy and targeted action plans to produce a more welcoming and inclusive community.
Pathways to Prosperity (P2P) is an alliance of university, community, and government partners dedicated to fostering welcoming communities and promoting the integration of immigrants and minorities across Canada. P2P hosts important documents and information about LIPs across Canada on their website.
For further information regarding the CBLIP or to get involved, please contact:
Kathleen MacLeod
Cape Breton Local Immigration Partnership
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iPhone 6 Rumors and Launch Information
Yes I said it, if you didn't think they would be launching it soon, then you have been living under a rock! I say that kindly though! We all knew it, and it isn't official, but it is going to happen. Will they call it the iPhone 6? Probably not, consensus says they will call it the iPhone 5s.
If they do call it the iPhone 6, it may come with a lot of enhancements, like an edge to edge screen(does that mean another column of icons?!), removal of the home button, distinctively curved glass, 128GB of memory, although they still may be sticking with a smaller screen than most competitors, some say 3.7″, which is still one full inch smaller than most phones. I am not sure how much more they can improve the camera, the 4s and 5 have a very good camera.
A recent rumor is that Apple is testing a new touch interface, which is supposed to fix buggy touch responsiveness when swiping at extreme angles. Click here to read more.
So here I stand, a tried and tested Android fan, will I ever go back to Apple? Not if I can help it. BlackBerry 10 is launching very soon, and I am interested in how the phone will actually look, feel, and operate.
For once in my life I will not be an early adopter, BB10 will be pushed to the Playbook, so I will test it out on there first.
I will be referencing this article as more rumors are released, so stay tuned!


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How Do I Write An Impressive Essay About Myself?
Whether you have been provided a prompt or you are beginning from scratch, thinking about what idea for your personal essay can be challenging and wearying. One valuable thing to remember is to compose about an experience which not everyone goes through; this is for your "essay about myself" to really stand out.
So, how do you really compose an impressive essay about yourself?
- Consider introducing yourself normally. For a fact, it is a bit complicated to write about yourself since you know for yourself that you have got more to say. It is at times intricate to include your skills, talents, experiences in a few paragraphs. Just think about what your readers need to know and write from there.
- Begin with a short list of your interests and talents. In case that you are uncertain what to choose to begin or if you are solely allowed to select one thing for the assigned task, consider listing out as plenty as feasible and conceptualize the good details which shall assist you to decide.
- Narrow your subject down. Select one particular subject, then be sure to clearly describe it in detail and remember to use that to introduce yourself in more details than merely providing someone a lengthy list of general subject.
- It is not advised for you to brag what you have achieved. Always stay humble as possible even if you are skilled and talented. You must introduce yourself in such a way that you will still appear as a very humble and down to earth person. Your purpose is not to brag about yourself. Consider listing all your successes and achievements; however, be certain to temper them with some more courteous language.
- Make it a point to come up with outstanding story to tell. Fundamentally, writing about yourself requires the writer to narrate a story about himself or herself with the use of real-life and specific details that underscore a specific idea or theme all through the essay.
- Be sure to remain concentrated on one purpose or theme. It is recommendable to remain focused on one theme or event which considerably aid make some greater points.
- Bear in mind that an essay does not necessarily have to make the writer appear good at all. More than that, when you are pondering on topics to compose about, consider your successes and victories; however, also give some thought to the aspects of your life that needs some improvements.
- Finally, consider limiting the timeline as much as feasible.
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Waiting For Dogot
Based on an old German students' song from Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting For Godot', the film is about a poor starving dog who decides to venture into the kitchen in search of some nourishment. However, the kitchen is a dangerous place, and he finds more than he bargained for.
- Year
- 2002
- Type of film
- Shorts
- Running Time
- 5 min 17 secs
- Format
- Digi Beta
- Director
- Rebecca Manley
- Editor
- Rebecca Manley
- Screenwriter
- Ben Manley
- Director of Photography
- Rebecca Manley, Anna James
- Sound
- Chris Wilson
- Music
- Chris Wilson
- Principal Cast
- Sylvester McCoy
Production status
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Since a case alleging Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) violations by a credit union was thrown out last week, the plaintiff has amended his original complaint. The suit was thrown out Friday, and is an important step forward for credit unions facing increasing legal threats due to uncertainty over how the ADA applies to websites. CUNA has made finding a solution a top priority.
U.S. District Judge Claude M. Hilton decided to dismiss Carroll v. Northwest FCU after finding the plaintiff was not eligible to join the credit union, and therefore unable to suffer any harm or injury. The court also decided that a website is not a place of public accommodation, taking the approach that a place of public accommodation must be a brick-and-mortar location.
The plaintiff's amending of the original complaint attempts to make additional arguments concerning standing. Specifically, they attempt to argue that they have standing because the field of membership extends to those participating in the special Olympics.
Since the court did not accept that websites were places of public accommodation, the plaintiff still faces an uphill battle, CUNA believes.
CUNA will continue to update members about its legal advocacy efforts and cases impacting credit unions as litigation continues in several courts.
Additional details can be found on CUNA's Removing Barriers Blog.


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The application for SBinSV 2018 is now closed.
Spring Break in Silicon Valley (SBinSV) is designed to give students a firsthand look at the companies, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists, and their way of life (both personal and professional) in San Francisco and California's Silicon Valley.
This program is open to students from all majors, all schools and colleges, and all degree programs.
Visits and Structure
SBinSV will focus on face-to-face interactions on site with representatives of incubators, start-up companies, and educational institutions like Stanford University. Previous SBinSV trips have included visits to LinkedIn, Facebook, Google, Twitter, Evernote, Tesla, Adobe, eBay, and Microsoft
Students typically visit between 20 and 25 companies over the course of the 5-day trip, and have a chance to interact with alumni and do a bit of sightseeing along the way. The exact makeup of the trip visits varies from year to year, and depends on input from participating students.
Application and Deadline
The application for SBinSV 2018 is now closed.
Costs, Credit, and Contact Information
$750 per student. All interested students should apply, regardless of their ability to pay. The iSchool will work to make this program accessible to all who want to attend.
This trip must be taken as a credit-bearing course (3 credits).
Please direct any questions to Julie Walas Huynh, Director of Alumni & Student Engagement at email@example.com
Admission Information
Spring Break in Silicon Valley is a competitive program with limited space.
- To be considered for admission, you should have, at the time of application, a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
- In addition to GPA, we place a strong emphasis on your Experiential Learning statement, to be submitted as part of this application.
- We are also asking for applicants to submit a short video describing what they envision as the ideal company or organization to visit on this trip. These details are all contained in the application.
Students who participate in this program are expected to not only represent themselves well, but also act as strong ambassadors for Syracuse University. In order for this opportunity to be made available to future students, current students must work to ensure that we are invited back to the companies who host us during this event.
Admissions decisions are based on a full review of the application file, including the transcript, resume, the Experiential Learning statement, short video, and any disciplinary records.
Once admitted to the program, you must remain a student in good standing (academic and judicial) to stay eligible to participate in this program.


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Advent Recital Series Dates
Advent is when we prepare for the arrival of God's greatest gift to us, Jesus, given to believers as a baby in Bethlehem. It involves the four weeks before Christmas and is the beginning of the church year. Let's take a break from the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations to come together during Advent for some inspiring music and fellowship. Sharon Church will again be hosting organ recitals and light luncheons on the three Wednesdays of Advent.
Wednesday, December 2
Joe Tuttle
Organist at St. John's Lutheran Church of Highland located in McCandless.
Wednesday, December 9
Dr. Alastair Stout
Organist at Coraopolis Methodist Church
Wednesday, December16
Ron Bernhardy & Toni Sears
The recitals are scheduled for 12 noon in the sanctuary, with the lunch immediately following in Fellowship Hall. If you would like to attend the luncheons, but have not yet signed up, please contact the church office
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The Cameron University Business Forum will present State Auditor Gary Jones for "Taxes From The State Auditor's Point of View" on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. in the Buddy Green Room of the McMahon Centennial Complex. The Cameron Business Forum is presented by Cameron University's Bill W. Burgess, Jr. Business Research Center and is open to the public at no charge.
Jones, a Cameron graduate who was elected as State Auditor in November 2010, says, "It's easy to spend other people's money. That's why those of us who serve in government have a duty to make certain tax dollars are spent wisely in order to ensure the efficient delivery of services. We have an obligation to maximize tax resources and to turn a so-called 'good deal' into the 'best deal' for the citizens we represent. Safeguarding public assets is critical to creating a government that serves its citizens rather than shaping a society where citizens serve their government."
Following Jones' presentation, he will be joined for a panel discussion by Fred Rice, Revenue Officer, Internal Revenue Service; and Kimberley Furrh, CPA, Furrh & Associates, PC. Furrh is also a Cameron graduate.
For more information, contact Dr. Syed Ahmed, Professor of Business and Director of the Bill W. Burgess, Jr. Business Research Center, at 580-581-2430.
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Come World ' Sell in India'
Why T-shirt campaigners should seriously consider selling their designs in Indian Market ?
If you think that India is all about cricket, spirituality and Bollywood movies, you will only be half-right. Standing before you proudly is the world's biggest emerging e-tail market just waiting for you to capture a slice of it!
Did you know that the total number of internet users just crossed 243 Million early this year and is set to bypass the entire population of the U.S.A by 2016? With the rapid growth in the number of internet users, smart phone users, India is now sitting on top of a Golden e-commerce Future. Global corporations, brands, retail giants consider India to be a major investment destination.
Similarly for the t-shirt sellers, campaigners, designers, internet marketers, India is a market of great potential with millions of online population, varied cultures awaiting your designs.
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What Is A Foreclosure And How Does It Work?
FORECLOSURE ADJOURNMENTS: Defendants are entitled to two (2) statutory adjournments. The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act (PTFA) will expire at the end of this month. Prior to the passing of the law, which, by the way, goes into effect immediately, a bank would file a foreclosure complaint and serve it on the homeowner. This typically occurs because many of the properties up for sale at foreclosure auctions are worth less than the total amount owed to the bank or lender.
Foreclosure in the People's Republic of China takes place as a form of debt enforcement proceedings under strict judicial foreclosure, which is only allowed by law of guarantee and law of property right. The foreclosure process may begin once a mortgage borrower , or mortgagor , falls so far behind on her mortgage payments that she enters default The conditions for entering default vary, based on state law and terms in mortgage agreements.
Of course, you might wait and see if they ignore you for 5 years (depending on your state) and then sue for quiet title by virtue of expiration of the statute of limitations for foreclosure. Although the sale dates should be set within 25 days of the hearing, the courts routinely granted 90 day sale dates.
The new nation-wide investigation into foreclosure frauds comes as no surprise to people who follow the mortgage service business. After 30 days, the borrower is in default, and the foreclosure processes begin to accelerate. So, let's just say most foreclosure victims are uninformed about the uselessness of securitization audits.
Today, numerous state laws and regulations govern foreclosure to protect both the mortgagor and the holder of the mortgage from unfairness and fraud. Additionally, a good real estate agent can discuss challenges you could run into with a foreclosed property; every state has unique laws and regulations concerning foreclosures.


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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Wednesday that a unit of Ameriprise Financial Inc has agreed to settle charges it sold higher-fee mutual fund shares to retail customers without determining whether they were eligible for less-expensive funds.
The SEC said Ameriprise Financial Services Inc, without admitting or denying the findings, agreed to pay a penalty of $230,000. It said that about 1,791 customers of the investment adviser had paid $1.78 million in unnecessary charges due to Ameriprise's practices.
Reporting by Tim Ahmann; Editing by Lisa Shumaker


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Thursday, June 6, 2019
Bobbing Along
Back to my card... My image was colored with Copics and the sky/water was colored with a combo distress inks and copics. My embellishments are cute little dies from Spellbinders. I encourage you to hop on over to Catch The Bug Challenge Blog and check out what the other designers have added as they are a super talented group of gals!
Products used: white/blue/yellow/gold card stock, Carta Bella Practically Perfect Patterned papers, white/ gold floss, Copic markers, Bertech foam tape, white Gelly Roll Pen, Distress Oxides ink tumbled glass/mermaid lagoon, spectrum noir sparkle pen, Spellbinders Lg Standard Circle Nesting circle dies, Spellbinders July 2018 Small Dies kit of month (sun and flip flops), MFT stitched rectangle die, Scrapping For Less "For the Love of Pets" stamp set, Memento Ink Paris Dusk and Summer Dog Fish
Challenges entering:
Craft Rocket Challenges #60
Crafting With An Attitude 52
Classic Design Team Challenge May
Cute Card Thursday 585
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge 5
DL Art Thankful Thursday 244
ITD Creative Playground 6
Lavinia World Challenges 2
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Such a sweet and summery creation with the sun and flip flops as perfect embellishments!ReplyDeleteReplies
Pia,thanks for stopping by! I can't wait to be on the beach with a drink in my hand! lolDelete
Your card is so sweet. Thanks for joining us for the Lavinia World Challenges where the theme is anything goes using rubber or clear stamps. We look forward to seeing more of your projects using these types of stamps in the future :-).ReplyDeleteReplies
This is so adorable. Love the flip flops and your sun. This is so bright and cheery.ReplyDelete
This is really great!! I love the sentiment and your cute little puppyReplyDelete
Thank you for entering the DL.ART THANKFUL THURSDAY challenge #244 "Thankful". Have a blessed day
Thanks Diana for checking out my project! Have a good week!Delete
What a fun and adorable summer scene! Thanks for sharing with us in the Lavinia World Challenge #2!ReplyDelete
Cutie ! Thanks for entering our challenge over at Lavinia World Challenge! Alina DTReplyDelete
Such a sweet lil pup! Love your coloring and your fun Summer scene you've gave him to be in! :) Thanks for sharing your creation with us at Cute Card Thursday Challenges! HUGS, *Vicki* (DT)ReplyDelete
Super cute Card! Thanks for playing along with the Lavinia World Design team!ReplyDelete
Adorable creation! Thank you for sharing with us over at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.ReplyDelete
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This is so cute! Love the scene! Thank you for sharing with us over here at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.ReplyDelete
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Great card with such a lovely image! Thanks for joining us at Craft Rocket Challenges.ReplyDelete
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We joined the Faringdon Academy of schools in November 2013- working together to build a better future for the children in our community. Our umbrella Academy vision states:
"Our Academy will create a seamless educational experience for our students across all key stages to develop responsible, capable and confident young people who are active citizens in the 21st Century. We will achieve outstanding progression and maximise pupil achievement in all Academy schools through a rich and motivating curriculum. The Academy will be recognized by our staff, parents and the local community as providers of a safe, creative and ethical environment reinforced by a vibrant Community Dimension. Overall, we will ensure that the Academy proactively adds value to each partner school so that the sum is always greater than the individual parts."
We have extended this, and created our own mission statement:
We create, through our bright and welcoming environment, an inspirational place for our children, staff and parents to be. At John Blandy we believe children are challenged and supported to reach their full potential, creating inquisitive and resilient life-long learners.
John Blandy Primary is a hub of the community, where people feel welcome and able to contribute. As we grow to support the extending village, we further enhance our grounds and outcomes for our children.
Our Shared Values
The DfE have recently reinforced the need "to create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs."
The Government set out its definition of British values in the 2011 Prevent Strategy, and these values were reiterated in 2014. At John Blandy these values are reinforced regularly and in the following ways.
Each year the children decide upon their class charter and the rights associated with these. All the children contribute to the drawing up of the charter.
Children have many opportunities for their voices to be heard. We have a school council which meets regularly to discuss issues raised in class council meetings. The council has its own budget and is able to genuinely effect change within the school. The council members for each year group are voted in by their class.
Children have an annual questionnaire with which they are able to put forward their views about the school.
The Rule of Law
The importance of Laws, whether they be those that govern the class, the school, or the country, are consistently reinforced throughout regular school days, as well as when dealing with behaviour and through school assemblies. Pupils are taught the value and reasons behind laws, that they govern and protect us, the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when laws are broken. Visits from authorities such as the Police and Fire Service help reinforce this message.
Individual Liberty
Within school, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school we educate and provide boundaries for young pupils to make choices safely, through provision of a safe environment and empowering education. Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and advised how to exercise these safely, for example through our E-Safety and PSHE lessons. Whether it be through choice of learning challenge, of how they record, of participation in our numerous extra-curricular clubs and opportunities, pupils are given the freedom to make choices.
Mutual Respect
Mutual respect is at the heart of our values. Children learn that their behaviours have an effect on their own rights and those of others. All members of the school community treat each other with respect.
Tolerance of those of Different Faiths and Beliefs
John Blandy is situated in an area which is not greatly culturally diverse, therefore we place a great emphasis on promoting diversity with the children. Assemblies are regularly planned to address this issue either directly or through the inclusion of stories and celebrations from a variety of faiths and cultures. Our RE, PSHE and values teaching reinforce this. Members of different faiths or religions are encouraged to share their knowledge to enhance learning within classes and the school. Children visit places of worship that are important to different faiths.
Values Based Education
A focus on Values sits at the heart of our school. We have developed a values garden in the centre of our school- an outdoor area that is visible from all corridors. Our children use this area for reflection and small group work.
We have eight core values:
We focus on these values in assemblies, in classes and at home. We display our Values everywhere, but our main display in the hall shows our Values as jigsaw pieces. We slowly build our jigsaw together, displaying how the whole is always greater than the sum of its parts.


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El Paso OTP1 CD
The El Paso CD (or Black OTP1) is a disc that was recovered from the El Paso drop site. A clue associated with the drop was "BL/HOLE", which refers to the disc and a inconsistent section of the contents. This disc is used numerous times in the Black OTP1 messages.
|CD: El Paso CD
Contents of CD
On initial investigation, the disc appeared to be an Ubuntu distribution
The files on the disc were reviewed and compared to online versions and the disc was even mounted in attempts to uncover its secrets. It turned out be a disc for Ubuntu 12.04 (not 12.04.1).
After comparison, it was found that a large section of the data differed from the ISO that was available online, as described below:
<Ymgve> 0x12C00000 to 0x19000000 is different from the official ISO What this did is basically cut a big gash through the squashfs containing Ubuntu's filesystem, so it's a fair bet right now that the Ubuntu ISO is just a wrapper around this 100 MB block of mystery meat. (Ubuntu itself is unbootable and will crash in various ways if you try.)
Dump of the byte frequencies in that 100M block: http://pastebin.ca/2291896
Later messages referenced this section of data as a "standard 100mb hole".
Analysis of OTP section
http://ompldr.org/vaTlhaw/elpaso_analysis.zip (ZIP containing CSV with various file statistics; 4096-byte window was used.)
Use in messages
Refer to Black OTP CD for a generic description of the black OTP CD series.
Links to download CD contents:
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Since the 1950s, the work of the Observatories has included an outstandingly successful Doctor of Philosophy program. RSAA currently has over 40 PhD students; over on third of them international students. Stromlo graduates can be found in many of the world's major astronomical centres.
The PhD program offers students access to state-of-the-art optical, infra-red, radio, and computational facilities and draws on the expertise of some 50 RSAA astronomers, as well as researchers at CSIRO's Australia Telescope National Facility, the Australian Astronomical Observatory, and collaborators around the world.
The main research areas at RSAA include:
- Observational and theoretical aspects of extra-solar planets
- Stellar atmospheres and evolution
- The interstellar medium
- Galactic structure and stellar populations
- The Magellanic Clouds and dwarf galaxies
- The formation and evolution of galaxies
- Supernovae and gamma-ray bursts
- Cosmology
Theoretical work is currently being done in the fields of plasma and high energy astrophysics, stellar atmospheres, stellar and galactic evolution, galactic dynamics, and n-body simulation. RSAA also offers PhD topics in astronomical instrumentation associated with instrumentation for optical and infrared telescopes. The RSAA is leading Australia's involvement in the Giant Magellan Telescope and developing an integral-field spectrograph and adaptive-optics solutions for the project.
RSAA operates the ANU 2.3m telescope at Siding Spring Observatory which is equipped with instrumentation for low- and high-resolution spectroscopy, and faint object imaging from near ultraviolet to infra-red wavelengths. The 1.3m SkyMapper telescope has been constructed at Siding Spring Observatory and is currently conducting an automated all-sky imaging survey of the southern sky similar to SDSS.
Students at RSAA also have access to the 3.9-m Anglo-Australian Telescope (AAT), the Parkes Radio Telescope, and the Australia Telescope Compact Array operated by CSIRO, in addition to international facilities such as the European Southern Observatory (ESO), the Gemini Observatory and Magellan telescopes. Powerful computing facilities are available for data acquisition and analysis, and theoretical model building.
Career opportunities
The PhD program provides an excellent training for a career in many fields. Foremost, it is a preparation for research work in the discipline of astronomy itself. Most of the program's graduates proceed initially to a postdoctoral position (nearly always overseas) which broadens their range of research experience. After four to six years of postdoctoral work at a number of different places, it is quite usual for graduates to obtain a more permanent position, either at an observatory where the work is entirely research based, or at a university with the traditional mix of research and lecturing responsibilities.
The technological expertise acquired in the program is very marketable in other careers as well. A training in image processing, in instrument and computer applications, and in high-level problem solving, is widely applicable and highly valued in business and industry. Graduates of the program are found in meteorology, computer management, the chemical industry, business consultancy, banking and finance, and secondary school teaching.
A selection of graduate student research projects is provided on the potential projects section. You can also filter the list to view other projects that are being undertaken by current students, or view projects related to particular research themes.
There are also many possible projects that are not listed here and students who are interested in a particular topic or supervisor should discuss potential projects with our researchers directly.
PhD structure and timeline is described in the structure page.
The courses offered to PhD students are outlined on the courses page.
Information for international students
Information for overseas students about our International PhD Program.
How to apply
Please see the ANU Programs and Courses website for details of application for admission to the ANU PhD program in Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Deadlines for entry to the PhD program
International students - pre-applications for program commencement in Semester 2 (August) are due on 1st December each year, while applications for commencement in Semester 1 (February) of the following year are due 31st August each year.
Australian and New Zealand students - For Semester 1 commencement the deadline is 31st October of the preceding year. Students seeking Semester 2 commencement should follow the pre-application deadline.
RSAA contacts
Professor Helmut Jerjen
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The Board of Miami County Commissioners has awarded the AMR/AMI Project Phase 1 to Everett J. Prescott, Inc. of West Carrollton, Ohio to upgrade and install a smart metering system. The metering infrastructure upgrades will enhance customer service, provide a tool for leak detection, increase revenue and reduce operating costs. The AMR/AMI Project Phase 1 will begin during the summer of 2019.
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The May 2013 issue of the Sampler is here. This month we offer a "Tribute to Dad" in preparation for Father's Day!For all those hours of coaching soccer, helping with the remote and general day-to-day guy stuff -- here is to the men in our lives.
Projects in the Father's Day Sampler contain masculine ideas for both cards and 3-D items perfect for Dad!


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So much goes on in the Hill Country. Right now the turkeys are gobbling as we receive some needed rain, although it is just drizzle. Every little bit helps the parched earth. One of the game cameras on the ranch captured a bull elk, a magnificent animal. This weekend we are hosting our first hunters, coming to kill an aoudad and an axis. Since I purchased the adjoining ranch we have produced brochures and marketed our enterprise through word of mouth, networking and spreading the word with free bulletin boards at feed stores and other appropriate venues. Six months have passed and at last we have guests and another group booked for mid-June. Pretty exciting after setting up 8 blinds and feeders and putting out mineral and salt blocks as well as filling feeders on a weekly basis, not an easy job. To see some of the animals captured on camera, click the Media tab at the top of the website. And by the way, the fishing and photography are also good if you don't wish to kill anything.


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Arne Thell (born 18 May 1966), Finnish lichenologist. Research interest: Systematics of the Parmeliaceae. Member of the Ascomycete Systematics Research Group.
Address: Botanical Museum, Finnish Museum of Natural History, PO Box 7, FI-00014 University of Helsinki, Finland
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This review doesn't start well, but I promise, it gets better. I received an ARC of Andrew Taylor's The Anatomy of Ghosts, hot on American bookshelves as I type. I read the first two pages and put it down immediately. It was not because Taylor (or his editor) chose to begin with a prologue (which I've realized is the crutch of the modern author). More so, it was because the writing did not pull me in. I was not thrilled, in any way, despite the kudos on the cover, claiming Taylor has mastered "a high degree of literary expertise." The prologue bored me, and it was days before I gave the book another try—and how disappointing, since the synopsis was so intriguing.
From Taylor's website: "They say Jerusalem College is haunted by Mrs. Whichcote's ghost. Frank Oldershaw claims he saw her in the garden, where she drowned. Now he's under the care of a physician. Desperate to salvage her son's reputation and restore him to health, Lady Anne Oldershaw employs her own agent—John Holdsworth, author of The Anatomy of Ghosts, a controversial attack on the existence of ghostly phenomena. But his arrival in Cambridge disrupts the uneasy status quo. He glimpses a world of privilege and abuse, where the sinister Holy Ghost Club governs life at Jerusalem more effectively than the Master, Dr. Carbury, ever could.
"But Holdsworth's powers of reason and his knowledge of natural philosophy have other challenges. He dreams of his dead wife, Maria, who roams the borders of death. Now there's Elinor, the very-much-alive Master's wife, to haunt him in life. And at the heart of it all is the mystery of what really happened to Sylvia Whichcote in the claustrophobic confines of Jerusalem. Why was Sylvia found lying dead in the Long Pond just before a February dawn? And how did she die?"
Sounds interesting, right? Well Andrew Taylor's Anatomy of Ghosts is, in fact, very interesting; it just has a bad beginning. Once I got past the prologue, the first thing that drew me in was the setting: England, 1786. I have trouble picturing this time, off the top of my head, but I didn't need to create the space in my own imagination; Taylor did it for me. He even includes a Tolkien-esque map for reader reference. More than that, he includes vivid descriptions of not only the college but of the disgusting rabble that surrounds it. So not only is Anatomy of Ghosts a mystery, but it is beautifully conceived historical fiction.
Taylor chooses an unlikely protagonist in the dour John Holdsworth. Holdsworth lost his son to a tragic accident, and his wife—obsessed with their son's ghost—soon takes her own life, in an effort to join him. Poverty- and grief-stricken, Holdsworth loses the house he shared with his family. He spends his days selling old books in the streets of London. Soon, as mentioned in the synopsis, he is pulled into the Jerusalem College mystery, and this is where his true character development begins. This is also where the real meat of the story begins, as well.
Andrew Taylor does a wonderful job of weaving uncertainty through his pages. Not only are we confused about how Mrs. Whichcote died, we're unsure of why she died. More than that, we're unsure of the suspects. In Anatomy of Ghosts, you suspect everyone—a key to a good mystery—and nothing really makes sense until the last thirty pages, which makes you wonder, are ghosts real or imagined? The book in its entirety is an exciting ride, though, from the drunken college boys to the blossoming romance between Holdsworth and the Master's wife. There's a thrilling array of people, existing within different social classes, different moral beliefs, and even different levels of sanity. Via his character behaviors, Taylor further brings to light the society and appearance of this far-away country in a far-away time.
So yes, I have my qualms with the prologue. And no, Andrew Taylor is not Carlos Ruiz Zafon. But Taylor does bring a world to life in this clever riddle you will never solve without the help of his characters. If you like mystery, read Anatomy of Ghosts. If you like historical fiction, read Anatomy of Ghosts. If you simply want to be entertained by a well-written escape from modern American life, read Anatomy of Ghosts. You won't regret it.
Andrew Taylor's website: http://www.andrew-taylor.co.uk/.


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Known to some as "The Land God Made in Anger", Namibia is largely an arid country with its southern part wedged between two deserts, while the plains of the north get good seasonal rain. Covering an area of 825,615 square kilometres and with a population of less than 2.2-million people, it is a sparsely populated country.
The reference to the "anger" stems from its arid and unforgiving landscape, which is also its biggest draw card for tourists who enjoy the charms and raw beauty of the Namib- and Kalahari deserts, the renowned angling and sheer mystery along parts of the Skeleton Coast or the Etosha National Park in the north.
The unforgiving Skeleton Coast is also where the diamond fields are and these stones, together with uranium and to a lesser extent other minerals, account for roughly a quarter of Namibia's income.
Windhoek is the capital city, and Namibia's only harbour is at Walvis Bay. The road-, rail and electricity networks are generally well maintained, but not all parts of the country are reached by these, mainly due to the sheer distances between towns and settlements. The currency is the Namibian Dollar (N$), which is closely linked to and valued the same as the South African Rand (ZAR).


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Note from the Editor of 7Visions Magazine: Today, we launch our On Wednesdays We Rock Letters series as a tribute to our National Founders, their legacies and the tradition of wearing red letters on Wednesdays as a homage to the Seven Visionary Men who founded our brotherhood at Texas Tech University on Wednesday November 25th, 1987. Throughout the year, we will feature a colony or chapter that is excelling and living their oath through their work on their respective campus and surrounding community. Each entity featured herein is living their values and ensuring that Omega Delta Phi's legacy is preserved and continued.
In our inaugural On Wednesdays We Rock Letters blog post, we proudly feature the Upsilon Chapter at Washington State University.
Upsilon Chapter (Y)
Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
Chartered at Washington State: November 22, 1997.
Chapter Chant: "Upsilonnnn……OOOOHHH PIMPIN"
Greek Council: United Greek Council of Washington State University, one of four historically Latino/Culturally based fraternities on the campus.
Campus Presence: Three active brothers are currently serving as exec board members (President, VP of Finance, and VP of Public Relations) in the United Greek Council, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Jesus Hernandez serves as a Senator representing the Carson College of Business as part of Student Government at Washington State, Presidents Award for Leadership Recipients Jesus Hernandez and Ricky Luna, brothers had a hand in founding the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) at Wazzu and are current members of the organization.
Interesting Fact: The Upsilon Chapter hosted their annual Steal a Knight for a Knight where members of the Wazzu community are able to bid on the members of the Upsilon Chapter in a philanthropy auction consisting of two hours of time committed to the winning bid's chore, or activity of choosing. On September 22nd, the Upsilon chapter was able to raise $3000 for the Washington State University's CASHE Conference (Children of Aztlan Sharing Higher Education). The conference is intended to address the needs of higher education amongst Latinos while fostering leadership development for current Washington State University students. The Upsilon chapter continues this legacy by committing the money raised at Steal a Knight for a Knight as they strive to reaffirm ODPhi's emphasis on higher education attainment, diversity, inclusion and multiculturalism.
Chapter Traditions: The chapter hosts an annual Thanksgiving/Founder's Dinner which is open to the entire Multicultural Greek community at Wazzu. The chapter celebrates their founding date while at the same time celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday. This is a unique event, one of a kind, in Pullman and one that continues to affirm why the Upsilon chapter, even twenty years later, continues to be a staple of Greek life at Washington State and the leading Historically Latino/Culturally Based fraternity on that campus.
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At the theater on Saturday, a twelve-year-old gave me a run for my money. When Taylor Lautner took off his shirt, I was about to purr. Then, this little girl in freakin' pig tails beat me to the punch. I must be getting slow in my old age. I say old at 27, because shoot, Lautner is 17. Talk about jailbait…
I read all Stephanie Meyer's Twilight books. I liked them for what they were—teeny bopper vampire porn. I saw the movie Twilight, and I thought it was dumb. Granted, I saw the midnight showing, and I had a migraine at the time, but still, the flick—and all the actors—annoyed me. I did not go to see New Moon on opening night. I waited until Saturday, because I thought, why not? It's not like the movie is going to play once and then, disappear like a distraught Edward Cullen, leaving Bella (or Sara Dobie) lost and bewildered in the woods.
There was a line thirty people long when I arrived, but thankfully, my dates for the evening were already there, waiting. My dates were three chicks, and I'd say the girl to guy ratio in the theater's entirety was about 9 to 1. We took our seats, and yeah, we squealed during the opening credits. The movie began, and…
What? Are you expecting some grand Twilight saga epiphany? Well, there isn't one.
New Moon was a lot like Twilight, only a little better. Much like the Harry Potter crew, the Twilight kids evidently took some acting classes in the interim. The directing was good. Nice camera angles. Some cool shots. Nice close ups on Bella being SAD and MISERABLE. The best part was the music. I wonder what Radiohead's Thom Yorke thought when his agent was like, "Hey, dude, you want to do a song for the Twilight saga?" I suppose he said, "The what saga?" Thom Yorke's probable shock at soundtrack inclusion notwithstanding, the soundtrack was GOOD. Some Death Cab, Band of Skulls, the aforementioned Thom Yorke, and of course, the return of Muse.
I'll say a bit about the special effects and makeup. The werewolves were pretty sweet, and the wolf dudes were fun on the screen. I thought they were more interesting than the vamps, to be truthful. The vampires did look cool, though, as vampires tend to. On the topic of the coolness of the wolves, I'd like to submit my bid for Team Jacob. I know, it's a stupid advertising ploy to take sides, but it was a strange juxtaposition for someone who read all of Stephanie Meyer's teen angst. By the end of Twilight, you're all about Edward Cullen. By the end of New Moon, I was asking "Edward Cullen who?"
Jacob wins. It's not just how dang cute the boy is; it's the charisma that Rob Pattison seemed to be lacking. It could have been the dialogue. Maybe Pattison's absence for the majority of the film. Maybe Pattison's desperate need to eat a sandwich. (He was skinnier than me, and no girl likes a dude THAT skinny.) Whatever it was, by the end, I wanted Bella to pick Jacob. We'll just have to see what happens, hmm?
The bottom line: New Moon is an okay flick. It's entertaining. It has some good dialogue. We can all appreciate the attractiveness of the cast. If you're expecting an action movie (as billed by the trailers), go see something else. If you're expecting high brow entertainment, just stay home and read a book.


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Fast Market Research announces the availability of the new Markets and Markets report, "Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Market - Global Forecast to 2022", on their comprehensive research portal
Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/30/2016 -- Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Market by Component (Hardware: Baseboard Management Controller (BMC), Sensors & Controls, Memory Devices, and Software), End-Use Application, Vertical, and Geography - Global Forecast to 2022
"The intelligent platform management interface market growth directly linked with the worldwide increasing deployment of data center and telecommunication equipment"
The IPMI market was valued at USD 1.20 billion in 2015 and is expected to reach USD 3.10 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 13.2% between 2016 and 2022. The most significant factor driving the IPMI market is the rising demand for enhanced server management, along with the reduced cost of ownership; also, increase in ICT spending, growing trend of data center adoption by organizations, and rising need for standardized server management platform are the factors driving the market growth. Insufficient management tools for modern data centers is the factor inhibiting the growth of this market.
Get More Details on this Report and a Full Table of Contents at Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Market - Global Forecast to 2022
"Server end-use application is expected to be the fastest-growing application in the IPMI market during the forecast period"
The IPMI market for the server application is expected to grow at the highest rate between 2016 and 2022. . Apart from the fact that the intelligent platform management interface was mainly designed for the server management, the remote access of the server has become increasingly very important. The mission-critical server environment has made it important to monitor server health throughout the day. The intelligent platform management interface was mainly designed for the sever management by Intel (U.S.), Dell (U.S.), HPE (U.S.), and NEC (Japan). The growing demand for servers across the geography because of wide deployment of data centers is driving the market for IPMI.
BFSI sector is expected to be hold the largest market share of the IPMI market by 2022
The intelligent platform management interface (IPMI) has its applications in various vertical such as banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), healthcare, IT and Telecom, education and research, manufacturing, public sector, retail, and other verticals. The BFSI sector held the largest market share in 2015, and the healthcare sector is expected to grow at a higher rate during the forecast period. The BFSI industry vertical comprises mainly banks, insurance companies, and stockbrokers, and deals with large workforce, assets in different locations, and diverse customer profiles. In today's scenario, the economic and financial sector reform has strengthened the automation and expansion of IT infrastructure, which transformed not only the operating environment of banks and financial institutions but has also played a significant role in structuring and strengthening economies of countries such as Brazil, India, and the UAE. Thus, this market is being adopted in the BFSI industry.
"APAC is the fastest-growing region for the IPMI market during the forecast period"
APAC is expected to be the fastest-growing region of the IPMI market between 2016 and 2022. The IPMI market in China and Japan is increasing because of the influx and growth of IT and telecommunication sector. The surge in growth is attributed to the technological advancements, along with mandatory regulations imposed by government regulatory entities to adopt the best-in-class technology and standards.
The breakup of primaries conducted during the study is depicted in below.
By Company Type: Tier 1 Companies - 55%, Tier 2 Companies - 20%, and Tier 3 Companies - 25%
By Designation: C-Level Executives - 75% and Managers - 25%
By Region: North America - 40%, Europe- 30%, APAC - 20%, and RoW - 10%
Some of the major players include Intel Corporation (U.S.), NEC Corporation (Japan), ARM Holdings Inc. (U.K.), Dell, Inc. (U.S.), HPE (U.S.), Microsoft (U.S.), Softlayer Technologies, Inc. (U.S.), Emerson (U.S.), Super Micro Computer, Inc. (U.S.), and Cisco (U.S.), among others.
Research Coverage:
This report includes the market statistics pertaining to component, end-use application, vertical, and geography, along with their respective market size.
-The average IPMI content per application, region, and country is available in the report.
-The Porter's five forces framework has been utilized, along with the value chain analysis to provide an in-depth insight into the IPMI market.
-Major drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities for the IPMI market have been detailed in this report.
-Illustrative segmentation, analysis, and forecast for the markets on the basis component, end-use application, vertical, and geography have been conducted to give an overall view of the IPMI market.
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Experience firsthand the impact that your donations have. As a London Health Sciences Centre employee, you will see how your donation changes the lives of paediatric patients and their families from all across our region! Not only do you give back to the hospital each and every day through your dedicated service, but employee giving allows you to make a difference for kids in a way you never thought possible! Donations, like yours, help bridge the gap between what is provided by government funding and what is needed in our region to ensure the best possible care for children and youth.
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Swimming Safety Guide for Babysitters
Table of Contents
First Aid Basics for the Pool
Swim Session Before, During, and After Checklist
Float On: Rules for Safe Play
If you babysit regularly, chances are you know how wonderful it is to be able to take the children in your care swimming. Not only is it an activity that almost every child enjoys, it also offers a great way for them to burn off some of their "kid" energy without running you ragged.
But you should also know that spending time in the water comes with great responsibility. After all, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children ages 14 and under make up about 20 percent of the people who die from drowning each year. So, whether you're soaking in some summer fun at the backyard or community pool or taking a child for their lesson at the Y, you'll need to be MORE everything--more organized, more focused, and more careful.
There's a lot to consider when you're preparing to take the kids swimming. This guide assembles resources, tips, articles and other advice on safety so that you can be fully prepared when you head to the pool.
First Aid Basics for the Pool
Chances are you have some knowledge of first aid. But when children are going to be around water, there are certain skills you should hone and strengthen. Read on to learn more about swimming-specific first aid basics:
Take a training course. Recommended for ages 11-15, the American Red Cross offers "babysitter's training," a comprehensive program which covers everything from how to interact with children to how to handle emergencies.
Watch for cramps and shivers. Just because it's warm outside doesn't mean the water will be. KidsHealth.org recommends that the swimming water be 82℉ - 86℉. Regardless, if you notice a child is shivering or if they're complaining about muscle cramps, it may be too cold for them and time to get out.
Learn about water rescue. It's important to know how to safely help a child who needs assistance so that you don't further endanger them or yourself. The Red Cross offers courses to help you learn essential skills in water rescue.
Get CPR certified. When you're CPR certified, you're better able to handle emergencies that arise with the children you're watching. The American Heart Association offers a CPR course locator to help you find a class in your area.
Know how to respond to specific emergencies. It's important to consider the different kinds of emergencies that could occur in the water. In addition to the risk of drowning, a child or their clothing may become entrapped in or on a drain. https://www.PoolSafely.gov offers advice on how to handle these emergencies.
Know how to recognize the warning signs of drowning. In its manual on "Swimming and Water Safety," the Red Cross provides a chart listing the behaviors to watch for in active swimmers, distressed swimmers, active drowning victims and passive drowning victims.
Have parents'/caretakers' phone numbers handy. Be sure you have entered the parents'/caregivers' numbers programmed into your phone or make sure the numbers are posted in an easy-to-find location before parents leave you alone with the children. Also, set up a contact plan with the parents ─ find out who should be contacted first in the case of an emergency or problem.
Know where the nearest hospital is located. Have parents or caretakers fill out this informational sheet. That way you'll have all the information you need about the closest local hospital and how to get to it.
Understand that children who can swim should still be monitored closely. San Diego Fire-Rescue reminds that even if you're caring for children who are good swimmers, they are not "drown-proof." All children, regardless of age, should be watched at all times when they're in or around the water.
Learn how to use pool safety equipment. Check to make sure the necessary safety equipment, such as a life preserver ring and a life hook, is available. If you aren't familiar with how to use the life hook, Deanza College provides a tutorial with photos on how and when it should be used if someone is in danger.
Swim Session Before, During, and After Checklist
Having a plan and sticking to it can make your swim time with the kids run smoothly and be fun for everyone. Here is a checklist that will keep you on track and everyone safe:
Apply sunscreen. If you're going to be outside, sunscreen is a must. The CDC recommends sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 for children. Be sure to apply it 30 minutes prior to going outdoors.
Put your cell phone on silent. It is imperative that you give the children your full attention at all times. As Safe Kids Worldwide notes, it only takes one inch of water for a baby to drown. Silencing your cell phone will help eliminate that distraction.
Make sure your phone is fully charged. That said, you may need to use your phone in the case of an emergency, so be sure it is fully charged. If parents will be calling to check in, text them to let them know where you'll be and that you won't be able to take the call. Then, check in with them when everyone is back indoors.
Take note of all drains, pipes, and other openings. PoolSafely.gov warns about the dangers of these openings in its "Drowning Is Preventable!" fact sheet. Whether you're at a backyard or community pool, when you arrive, take note of these areas and be sure to keep an eye on them.
Pack snacks. Kids use up a lot of energy splashing around, which means they'll need to refuel. Finding the right snacks for hot summer weather can be tricky. SuperHealthyKids.com offers several snack options that hold up well in sweltering temperatures and around moisture. For example, try dried fruit or peanut butter and celery.
Make sure necessities are easily accessible. SimplyRealMoms.com provides a rundown of everything you'll want to be sure you have with you before you head out. For example, items you don't want to forget, include towels, extra diapers/pull-ups, clothes for after (or as extra cover up if a child has gotten too much sun), and more.
Take periodic breaks. Kids will need a rest (even if they think they don't!). So, after an hour of splashing around, get them out for a 10 - 15 minute break.
Keep them hydrated. We sweat even when we're in the water. This article provides a suggested regimen for staying hydrated when swimming. It also cautions against drinking pool water. Keep an eye on the children you're watching to make sure they aren't engaging that behavior.
Provide "touch supervision" for small children. The importance of closely supervising children while they're in and around water cannot be stressed enough. For small children (under 5 years old), EskenaziHealth.edu recommends staying "within an arm's length" at all times.
Keep an eye on the weather. Summer storms can pop up quickly. When storm clouds roll in, it's time to dry off. Start the process before thunder or lightning begin. The National Lightning Safety Institute also advises that you not allow the kids to dive back in "until 30 minutes after the last thunder is heard."
Help strengthen swimming skills. If you're babysitting a child that is old enough, use your time together to improve their swimming ability. WikiHow.com provides a ten-step tutorial.
Play a game. To keep everyone entertained, organize a game. KidSpot provides a searchable list of pool games. Using the dropdown menus find the games that are most appropriate for the age group you're watching.
Put away toys. If a child spots a floating toy, they may be tempted to try to get it out themselves. That's why HealthyChildren.org stresses the importance of putting all toys away once your session is over.
Take steps to prevent swimmer's ear. This infection can be painful and uncomfortable. Mayo Clinic provides several tips for preventing it. For example, have the kids tip their heads from side to side to get out any water. Then, be sure to thoroughly dry their ears.
Make sure the fence around the pool is closed. When play time is over, make sure the gate is locked and secured. If the pool is indoors, make sure the door leading to it is locked and if there is an alarm on the door, make sure it is engaged. The Florida Department of Health provides a manual on "Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools." It may be helpful to read through it and familiarize yourself with the kind of barrier present at the home where you'll be babysitting.
Make sure the barrier is clear of "climbable" objects. National Water Safety Month 2015 reminds that furniture or other objects need to be moved away from the pool fence. It should be tall enough and designed so that climbing it isn't easy, but if furniture is nearby, it could be less difficult for a child to get over the barrier.
Always know where the children are. As this blog post for babysitters notes, anytime you're at a home with a pool, it's important that they are under your constant supervision. Keep them in your line of sight at all times. If you do lose track of a child, always check the pool first.
Remove the access ladder from above-ground pools. These safety tips offer an important reminder for homes with above-ground pools. If there is an access ladder on the outside of the pool that could be easily accessible by children, remove it so that they aren't able to climb in.
Float On: Rules for Safe Play
The fun that comes with splashing, cannon balls, and playing Sharks and Minnows might tempt the children into some unsafe behavior. That's why it's important to set some rules for them ahead of time. Here are a few essentials:
Play "No Two Entries." This game from HealthyActiveKids.com serves as a fun way to teach kids safe ways to enter the pool.
Make a "no diving" rule. The East Tennessee Children's Hospital recommends limiting diving to only the diving board and other parent-approved diving areas. Of course, if you aren't comfortable allowing the kids to dive in while under your supervision, that is more than okay. As the article recommends, simply let them know there are "new rules" while they're in your care.
Don't allow running. This article provides advice on how to set water safety rules. It stresses that one rule should be to ban running in the pool area.
No pushing. Time at the pool should be fun for everyone, but as this set of safety tips notes, some forms of play are dangerous. For example, don't allow children to push each other in, even if they're good swimmers.
No dunking. As this article notes, dunking and forms of aggressive play should not be allowed. These activities can cause a child to choke on or inhale water, which can lead to drowning.


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C.P. goes with the flow
CROWN POINT | The city gave a thumbs up Monday to a plan designed to improve pedestrian and traffic flow around the square, as well as give a boost to its retailers.
The Plan Commission voted 5-1 to adopt the plan, which recommends making Court Street one way north of the square, creating larger corner sidewalks to make it easier to cross the street, opening sight lines between parking lots and the square, and enforcing parking time limits.
The plan also recommends putting up new signs announcing city destinations and making Parry Court a pedestrian walkway, which are likely to be the first changes put into action.
Only member Paul Bremer voted against the plan because it supports the further study of the realignment of U.S. 231.
"I fear you're gonna increase truck traffic tremendously," Bremer said.
Economic Development Director Frank Mosko said many people assume trucks come through the city to avoid highways, but according to trucking companies their drivers don't go through Crown Point unless they must.
"You're going to see more truck traffic, but not because of the realignment of U.S. 231," Mosko said. "(It's) because of the growth cycle. It's inevitable."
Many commission members also doubted that reverse-angle parking around the square, another recommendation, would work.
Mosko said research has shown it works and makes bike traffic safer. But the city plans to test it on the south side of the square for a six-month period before making a permanent change.
The plan is the result of work by a committee of mostly downtown business and property owners, who identified traffic issues, and a study by consultants LSL Planning Inc., KKG and First Group, whom the city paid $60,000.
Mosko said he knows at least one downtown business owner expanding because of the plan.
"You're going to see the benefits of these changes just in increased retail activity," he said.


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In Luke 7, we meet a Roman centurion. And in this account we find three different assessments of this man's character.
First, the Jewish elders said the centurion was a worthy man. "When they came to Jesus, they earnestly implored Him, saying, 'He is worthy for You to grant this to him; for he loves our nation and it was he who built us our synagogue'" (vv.4-5). Apparently this centurion loved God and loved the Word of God, so he financed the building of a local house of worship where the Word of God was taught. And that, in the Jewish elders' estimation, was a reason for Jesus to satisfy his request.
Second, the centurion said he was not a worthy man. "Now Jesus started on His way with them; and when He was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends, saying to Him, 'Lord, do not trouble Yourself further, for I am not worthy for You to come under my roof'" (v. 6). When you really understand who God is, you see your own unworthiness. So this Roman centurion said, "I did not even consider myself worthy to come to You, but just say the word, and my servant will be healed" (v. 7). Now that is faith. Do you believe that about God? Do you believe, even though God is in heaven and you are here, that God is powerful enough to hear and answer your request, no matter how impossible it seems? The centurion believed that. He believed God could answer his prayer, and that leads to the third assessment of the centurion's character. Look at what Jesus said about him.
Third, Jesus said he was a man of faith. "When Jesus heard this, He marveled at him, and turned and said to the crowd that was following Him, 'I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith'" (v. 9). Notice that Jesus "marveled" at the centurion. That word can also be translated "amazed." There are only two times in the Bible where Jesus is amazed. One account is in Mark 6:6, where Jesus was amazed at the Jews' lack of faith. The only other time was when Jesus was amazed at the centurion's faith. Here is a man who had limited understanding of Jesus, but he believed Jesus had the power to do what He had promised to do.
"When those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the slave in good health" (Luke 7:10). The healing of the slave is kind of an afterthought in this story. Luke is saying, "By the way, when the elders returned to the house, the centurion's slave was just fine." You see, the focus in this story is not on Jesus's miracle. The story centers on the centurion's faith. That is what impresses God–faith. Hebrews 11:6 says, "Without faith it is impossible to please Him."
Today's devotion is excerpted from "God Helps Those Who Can't Help Themselves" by Dr. Robert Jeffress, 2016.
Scripture quotations are taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.


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Encouraging and Recognizing Business Excellence
The Boulder County Business Hall of Fame is a private, nonprofit 501C3 dedicated to the encouragement of business excellence in Boulder County by recognizing and inducting Boulder County business leaders into the prestigious Hall of Fame.
The Hall of Fame operates under the administration of a volunteer board of directors comprised of Boulder County business leaders. The board provides operational and fiduciary oversight as well as serving as the selection panel for the Hall of Fame honorees. Each year since its founding by the Millennium Harvest House in 1992, the Hall of Fame board of directors has chosen and installed a select number of business leaders from a diverse field of candidates nominated by their peers, family members and associates. Candidates are evaluated against a set of criteria set forth in the Hall of Fame bylaws.
Nominations will be accepted January 31, online or in written format with inductee selections being made in February.
Annual Induction Lunch and Scholarship Presentations
The Best Western Plus Plaza Hotel, the Plaza Convention Center, and the Susan M. Pratt Charitable Foundation generously support the Hall of Fame as the Presenting Sponsors for the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame induction lunch and private honoree reception. Inductees are honored and installed into the Hall of Fame at the annual April induction lunch.
Corporate sponsorships and individual ticket purchases support the expenses associated with the lunch as well as helping to provide funds for the scholarships presented at the induction lunch.
In 2006, the Hall of Fame expanded its focus on the encouragement of business excellence by establishing a scholarship fund. Future business leaders, who are graduates of Boulder County high schools now attending the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder, are eligible to apply for a Hall of Fame scholarship.
Hall of Fame Gallery
A permanent installation honoring alumni inductees is located at the Plaza Convention Center, 1850 Industrial Circle, Longmont, Colorado. The gallery includes photographs and biographies of each honoree. In addition to being permanently recognized as inductees in the Hall of Fame gallery, honorees are also eligible to become members of the organization's elite alumni association. Membership contributions support the scholarship fund.
The Mission of the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame is to research, document and recommend for induction into the Hall of Fame, those individuals who have been instrumental, through business-related efforts, in providing direction, energy and support to the shaping of Boulder County since its inception.


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At todays landfills dubbed Resource Recovery Facilities or Convenience Centers some stories end while others begin.
story by Louis Llovio ~ photogaphs by Thomas Long
You can see it before you smell it not like in the old days before managing trash became a science, when the stench of rotting garbage floated through the countryside.
Back then, you could see the turkey buzzards circling overhead, looking for scraps. Theyre gone, too, except on those exceptionally hot summer days when the garbage bakes. Now theyre more interested in road kill a mile up the road.
A lot has changed at the dump.
For one, its not called the dump anymore; say that word and youll get scolded. Its called a Resource Recovery Facility or a Convenience Center. And these days, trash and recyclables are hauled off to other landfills for processing, incinerating or burying.
What hasnt changed are the people.
They still flock here, almost double since Hurricane Isabel last September.
Many days, trucks, cars and vans stretch down rural Sudley-Nutwell Road waiting to enter the Sudley Convenience Center, one of Anne Arundel Countys three recycling and drop-off centers. Sudley is the southernmost of the three; the others are in Millersville and Glen Burnie. Calvert County operates its own three centers.
Saturdays, especially in early spring, the line of cars and trucks stretches out of each of the centers. At Sudley, the line runs along a chainlink fence and down past farms and big new homes. A vendor has even been know to set up his cart and sell hot dogs.
On Mayday, 2004, a Saturday, 1,023 people visited Sudley Convenience Center.
Their destination is an elaborate scene with enormous compactors lining the one-time landfill, now capped, fenced, gated and transformed into a grassy hill complete with occasional deer. Nowadays, you dont drive up a dirt track and toss your garbage into piles. You sort your trash into seperated bins huge metal compactors for household garbage and non-recyclables; containers, ready to be hauled elsewhere on the back of tractor trailers, for everything from metal to wood to old tires to construction debris. Theres a pile behind an outbuilding for brush and a steel container for rubble. There are seperated recylcing containers for metals, plastics and glass, another for paper and another for corrugated cardboard. There are even tanks, housed in a shed, for oil and antifreeze along with a drop-off for old batteries.
And there are eyes everywhere.
From the moment you pull in full until you drive away empty, you are watched. You are scrutinized lest you dump your plastics with your metal.
As in a prison, nobody gets in or out without their knowing.
The Gatekeeper
Bobby Haley guards the entrance gate, but today hes multitasking, also explaining how he started at Sudley.
Thats private, says the five-year veteran, whose eyes are shaded by a baseball cap littered with pins supporting the troops and a handful of other causes. Bobby moves so fast you cant read them all. His eyes dart up the long drive, anticipating the lines that are sure to come. His head swivels to monitor whats happening at the bins.
There are others there too, in their bright orange Department of Public Works T-shirts, watching the bins, but Bobby has to see for himself and make sure all goes smoothly.
A friend told me they were hiring and so I just came down, he says without any further prompting. I dont mind it. Its a job.
An old pick-up truck from the early 1950s, loaded with scrap metal and underbrush, pulls in and makes its way toward the small guard shack where Bobby stands. His eyes light up as he says hello to the old-timer behind the wheel.
Still, Bobby is not taking any chances.
The driver, Richard Raskhodoff, hands over his drivers license and registration by rote. Im here all the time. All the neighbors know I have a truck and they load me up, he shrugs. Sometimes, I come out and theres already stuff in the bed.
Bobby laughs and waves the truck through.
The people are really nice, he says. But they still try and sneak things through, so I gotta be careful.
As if on cue, he spots a van hed let through a few minutes earlier heading to the wrong bin. That guys supposed to be on eight, he growls into a walkie-talkie attached to his shirt, addressing one of the two attendants watching the bins.
Bobby shakes his head.
Titans of Trash
The people that come here are great, says Glen Lamboy, who tells this story to illustrate why the place he works at means so much to him. My father passed away April 26, and 50 or 60 people have come up to me and told me how much they care and have given me hugs. Its been nice.
He points to the jacket hanging on a chair, his name stenciled over the heart. People I didnt even know saw my name and knew my dad.
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Among those confirmed to have passed away in yesterday's tragic plane crash were Founder & President of Bahamas Faith Ministries International Dr. Myles Munroe and his wife Pastor Ruth Munroe, Senior Vice-President Dr. Richard Pinder, Newly installed Youth Pastors Lavard and Radel Parks and their son Johannan, Pilots Stanley Thurston and Farkhan Cooper and one additional passenger.
Topic: religion
RELIGIOUS leader Dr Myles Munroe has fiercely condemned homosexuality in the wake of a recent gay pride celebration in Grand Bahama, referring to it as a "massive deception…dismantling the very core of the natural existence of humanity."
Those who are true spiritual leaders must stand up, speak up and be relentless in their efforts to weed out these individuals who are impostors and perpetrators of evil and who simply make monkey capers of the Bahamian people.
Everyone in this country who wants to smoke marijuana already does so; the only thing we accomplish with our dictatorial stance is that we ruin the lives of hundreds of young men by throwing them in a cell for something that is no worse than drinking a beer.
If the Christian Council had the slightest connection with reality they would be loudly condemning Randy Fraser's blatant attempt to make wrong right.
Online fraudsters have set up fake profiles for Mr Ellis to solicit money from unsuspecting users, officials from Mount Tabor Church have warned.
There are, indeed, at least two reasons why such an action must be considered as most unacceptable and inappropriate, even if not illegal.
There has been lots of talk about the rights of LGBT people in The Bahamas, yet the discrimination against women – that is written into our flawed constitution – is continuously ignored.
Dr Myles Munroe & the International Third World Leadership Association to Host Global Leadership Summit in Freeport, Grand Bahama