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Friday, November 27, 2009
flickr favourites 006 (holiday edition)
The most wonderful time of the year has arrived! Landon and i are trying to participate in as many quintessential "christmas in new york" activities as we can. Macy's thanksgiving day parade was the first to check off the list (if you have any secret ny holiday traditions please share!) i enjoyed it with my wonderful surprise birthday guest Rebecca. Landon cooked his first turkey (upside-down) at our orphan thanksgiving dinner yesterday, it was a most excellent feast with friends. now we have a full bed of buddies and homemade crumble watching home alone 2. Very thankful for everything right now. Hope you all had a terrific and delicious thanksgiving!
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aww how jealous I got because of your location, New York, far better than Southampton.ReplyDelete
Have a lovely christmas.
gorgeous flickr favorites !! I do love it all:)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 29, 2009 at 10:56 AM
i love christmas photos!ReplyDelete
Tomorrow x
The flickr photos are so wonderful and nostalgic...ReplyDelete
Wonderful collection of photos!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 23, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Hello Friends! I do my best to respond to all of your thoughtful comments on your blogs, I apologize in advance if this is not always done in the most timely manner! Thank you for reading!


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Posts tagged 'predictions'
Predictions for 2008 for e-learning
My annual predictions column is out, which includes a few predictions of my own. Some contributors, including Karl Kapp, Stephen Downes, Jay Cross, and Clark Quinn, blogged it. So did some people I don't know, such as Ron Lubensky and Britne Rockwell. In addition, someone I don't know emailed me and asked to be one of my "friends" who I call upon for predictions in the future.

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Created: Sep 6, 2011
Updated: Jun 27, 2014
SVN Updated: Jun 25, 2014
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Video controller
Language: Verilog
Development status: Beta
Additional info: FPGA proven
WishBone Compliant: Yes
License: LGPL
The latest incarnation of the text controller has a default resolution of 56x31 expecting a 1366x768 screen resolution. The size and number of characters displayed is easily programmable. The controller now uses externally supplied horizontal and vertical sync signals for a reference point. The controller detects the positive edge of the signals. The display memory is 32 bits wide of which 9 bits are used for each of foreground, background colors, and the character code. Character codes and attributes are stored together in the same memory word. The register set for the controller remains the same. There is no longer a separate attribute memory at $FFD1xxxx. Also supported is a transparent color which allows text to be placed ontop of another externally supplied image.
This is a text mode video controller that supports color. The default resolution is 52x31 expecting a 1680x1050 graphics mode for display. The controller uses an external sync generator which must supply end-of-scanline and end-of-frame signals. Display memory is sixteen bits wide of which nine bits are implemented allowing 512 different characters to be displayed simultaneously.
Character bitmaps are stored in block RAM allowing them to be reprogrammed at run time, these can be pre-initialized in a constraints file.
The display controller fits into a memory map at addresses $FFD0xxxx, $FFD1xxxx, and $FFD2xxxx, for the text memory, attribute memory, and character bitmaps respectively.
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I like new artists. There are tons of new artist out there just on the edge of signing some kind of deal that gets them in front of the mainstream country audience. The great thing about the Internet and today's world is that anybody can really release music. Sure, much of it is not good, but for the most part we get some really great music that we might not otherwise hear.
Here is a great example. Check out this new song from newcomer Levi Riggs.
There's Still A Place For That – Levi Riggs
It's catchy. You can tell there is room for growth here. Levi is just singing about the good country life. You can imagine this as your own life and probably see yourself hanging out with a guy like Levi.
I'm sure Levi has been busy with his music for quite a few years. I use the word newcomer here quite a bit on CML, but I realize these artists have been working for a long time and they likely have large fanbases already established. I just use newcomer in the sense that these folks are just on the edge of breaking out into the mainstream country world.
I think there is room here for growth and maybe even some hits for Levi. The talent is raw, but the song has hooks. You can sing along with it and that's really important. You don't always get that with new artists.
What do you think of Levi Riggs and his new song?
Share your thoughts in the comments.
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Sue M. Bendavid is an employment attorney, Shareholder, and the Chair of our Employment Practice Group.
Working exclusively with employers, Ms. Bendavid handles employment litigation, counseling and transactions, representing employers in matters from claims prevention and training, to individual and class action lawsuits.
Apart from victories in the trial and appellate courts, Ms. Bendavid obtains dismissals and favorable rulings from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the Employment Development Department, the Labor Commissioner and the Department of Labor – saving clients millions by quashing litigation.
Adept in pre-litigation counseling, advocacy, depositions, discovery and motion practice, Ms. Bendavid can often show why employees should withdraw claims, or convince agencies to dismiss claims in early stages. This results in large cost savings for the companies she represents.
Ms. Bendavid assists employers with hiring and firing; wage and hour issues; leaves of absence; wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims; preparation of employee handbooks, policies, employment agreements; and performance management. She successfully defended multiple harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination and wage and hour disputes; and has substantial experience with trials and class actions, writs, appeals, hearings and motion practice.
With a practice focus on claims prevention, Ms. Bendavid provides in-house training on sexual harassment, discrimination, hiring and firing, disciplinary methods, leaves of absence, and other employee topics. She also aids clients with corporate down-sizing such as WARN Act notifications and strategies to determine layoff procedures.
Graduating cum laude with honors in Political Science, Ms. Bendavid earned her undergraduate degree from California State University, Northridge. Ms. Bendavid was a member of the Political Science Honor Society, the Golden Key Honor Society, and the Dean's List. She received her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School Los Angeles, in 1990, and was elected to the St. Thomas More Law Honor Society and was a contributor to the International and Comparative Law Journal.
Ms. Bendavid is a member of the State Bar of California and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. She is a member of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, where she served multiple terms as Trustee, Officer, Chair of various committees, and President. She is admitted before the U.S. District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
A frequent lecturer, Ms. Bendavid publishes employer-focused articles and receives numerous business and legal recognition awards. As a California employment attorney, Ms. Bendavid served as counsel in the published decision of Reeves et al. v. Hanlon, et al. (2003), and in Century 21 adv. Fenton (1998).
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Author Archives: catadmin
Leon: for all his financial help
Sylvia Renee L.: for teaching me so much.
Sheri G: for all her financial help
Prophet Y: for his production of the you-tube video
Loren S. and Melissa A: for all their financial help and for rebuilding my computer
Carol and Lee from Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions for their guidance and support
Guy S: for all his hard work and support
Cheryl R.: for all her hard work
Cindy M: for all her hard work
All my Petsmart volunteers.
All my friends and family for their support.
Tropicana Animal Hospital
Green Valley Animal Hospital
West Charleston Animal Hospital
Bonanza Cat Hospital
Saint Gabriel Feline Foundation has a facility on the outskirts of Las Vegas. They have an enclosed outdoor area so the cats can get fresh air, sun themselves, and watch the birds. They are able to go inside to a sanitary area for food, water, and shelter.
We had a special donor who provided food for the cats in our previous shelter, and for the cats on the streets. He also provided litter, medicine, and paid all spay/neuter bills and all vet bills. He regretfully passed away in 2010. Since his death, it has been a struggle to keep all the cats on the streets fed especially with high gas prices, but thanks to some donations, we are managing to continue feeding the street cats. The cats at our shelter never miss a meal and are fed canned food daily.
Donations are desperately needed!
We go through five 16-pound bags of food a day
We go through five cases of canned food per week
We go through 12 bags of feline pine pellets per week
We go through $20 per day in gas to feed the street cats
Please help us continue to make a difference in the community. Please make a donation today!
Downtown Las Vegas
Behind the Stratosphere
Cheyenne/Las Vegas Blvd.
Decatur/Russell Road
Do you live near any of these areas?
We don't, but without Saint Gabriel Feline Foundation, these cats have no one to take care of them.
We can sure use your help in volunteering to take care of the feral cat colonies in these areas. We serve these areas once a day so we desperately need help if you live in these areas or areas close by. Please watch the YouTube video to get an understanding of what needs to be done and how to do it.
Please call Marie at 373-6071 to discuss exact needs for each colony. It depends on the registered number of cats at that location.
We trap cats in mostly industrial areas where cats have been dropped off or have found their way to the food we leave for the cats that are there.
If they are feral (born on the streets and never touched by humans) they are spayed and neutered, then returned back to their colonies, and we continue to feed them. If they are tame and have found their way to the food, we are sometimes able to scruff them by the neck, drop them into a carrier, and get them spayed and neutered so they can possibly go to adoptions.
They are then assessed for behavior and health issues. If they do not have adoptable behaviors, i.e. spraying, or they do have health issues, i.e., mouth problems, etc, they will live out their lives at the facility, and be treated for their health issues.
We have a few quick questions to see if you and your family are ready to adopt a cat or kitten…
Will your new kitty be an indoor or outdoor cat?
Do you have any other animals in the house?
If yes, how old are they?
How old are you?
Do you have young children in the home? How old are they? Are you able to supervise them at all times with the kitty.
Are you concerned about your furniture getting scratched or torn.
Is the kitty going to be left home alone for a long period of the day or night.
Do you realize that this is a long-term commitment and will you be a forever home for this kitty.
Please give Marie a call to discuss at 702.373.6071.
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As sunlight streamed through three stories of glass, the Irving Schneider and Family Building was officially dedicated during a crowded November 3 ribbon-cutting ceremony.
"This is a historic occasion in the history of Heller," said Tom Glynn, PhD '77, chairman of The Heller School for Social Policy and Management's Board of Overseers, as he stood in the Rhonda S. and Michael J. Zinner Forum, a public atrium space.
Glynn said the new building, which was designed by Kyu Sung Woo and Steve Lacker, captures Heller's pioneering spirit and sense of community, particularly in the Zinner Forum, which serves as a kind of "town square" for the school.
The facility, connected to the Heller-Brown Building, doubles the school's existing space with the addition of more than 34,000 square feet that includes classrooms, lecture areas, lounges, a café, and study space.
President Jehuda Reinharz, PhD '72, began his remarks by asking the audience of students, faculty, staff, and friends, many of whom peered down from three levels of balconies facing the forum, "What do you think of this building?" The audience responded with applause.
Calling Heller "one of the jewels in the crown of Brandeis," Reinharz went on to laud the worldwide impact of the school's 1,800 graduates.
"Without Irving Schneider, we wouldn't be standing here," Reinharz said. Schneider, a longtime philanthropist, Brandeis benefactor, and former trustee, donated $15 million for the building that bears his name.
"My father has his name on very few institutions and buildings in the world," said his daughter Lynn, before she and other family members, representing three generations of the Schneider family, cut the ribbon. "But he did choose to put his name on this building."
The Zinner Forum, made possible by a $3.5 million gift from the Zinner family, is designed for lectures, events, and faculty-student socializing.
Other donors who were recognized for their important contributions to the construction of the building included Heller Overseer Susan Rothenberg and her husband, Danny; Brandeis Trustee Jack Connors; Heller Overseer Moses Feldman '62; Heller professor Larry Bailis and his late wife, Susan, a former Brandeis Trustee; Heller Overseer Paul Egerman and his wife, Joanne; Heller Dean Stuart Altman, the Sol C. Chaikin Professor of National Health Policy; Stan Wallack, the executive director of the Schneider Institutes for Health Policy, and his wife, Anya; Overseer Robert Danziger and his wife, Sara; longtime Brandeis supporters Sy and Gladys Ziv; and Overseer emeritus Muriel Pokross, whose husband, David, served as chair of the Overseers.


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I interviewed Ms. Kurimu Urabe who participated in the Korea International Ballet Competition (KIBC) final selection.
Q. How did you get involved in KIBC?
A. I studied abroad for three years and decided to participate in this competition as recommended by the principal of Belarus National Bolshoi Ballet School which I graduated last year.
Q. What kind of variation did you dance at the competition?
A. Classical examination is contemporary with alle kinnada, Esmeralda, queen of the forest from Don Quixote and Pakita.
Q. What was your first impression when you participated in the competition?
A. Overall it was impressive or impressive, even though I was tired late at night after the appraisal, I was pleased to follow the venue and pick up the hotel by bus.
Q. How did you spend during the period?
A. There was a workshop in the morning and after that I got self-study (short time) in the rehab room if I wanted. On the appraisal day, we performed a stage rehearsal and then took a rest in the dressing room until the start of the evening appraisal, so I was able to prepare make-ups and hair ornaments without hurting.
Q. What was the impression of another country's ballet dancer?
A. When I saw them at a hotel, a venue, etc., I felt that everyone was greeted and talked to the waiting time and everyone was friendly.
Q. Did you have anything different from the competition in Japan?
A. Classic can rehearse one person at a time on stage and rehearsal, so I can confirm the actual atmosphere of the stage before actual production, I think that it is totally different from the one to do at a large number of competitions like the Japanese contest. In contemporary, I was able to order the lighting according to the dance. The feeling I felt was that the atmosphere of the whole competition was different from the competition in Japan, I felt like I was able to dance like a concert without much feeling that the air was tight.
Q. How was the atmosphere of the audience?
A. After the performance there are applause and bravo.
Q. Were there other scholarships, etc. in addition to the awards?
A. There seems to be a special scholarship for local and South Koreans.
Q. Is there anything that you think is good to join KIBC?
A. I was able to experience and participate in a workshop by overseas judges by daily change while participating in the competition, such as different combinations and ways of teaching by the teacher.
Q. Can you tell me about Ms. Urabe's activity situation then?
A. After the Korea Competition, he won third prize at the International Yury Grigorovich Competition "Young Ballet of the World" Sochi held in Sochi, Russia. At the Belarus National Ballet School where I studied abroad for three years I danced the lead role Marsha in the Nutcracker of the school performance. After graduation he joined the Belarusian National Bolshoi Ballet in September 2015. Participate in a tour performance in Germany between December 2015 and January 2016.
Q. Thank you for your advice to dancers who will join KIBC in the future.
A. Classic Variation I think it is difficult to prepare 4 songs and contemporary, but I think that it will be a very good experience as it is an environment where you can dance comfortably. By the way, there were people who accepted English and Russian as well as Korean as receptionist and staff.


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Room 5
This comfortable and luxurious air-conditioned room faces west overlooks the fields and the surrounding forest.
It has a king size bed, a flat screen TV, a wardrobe, a chair and desk, armchairs and coffee table, free WIFI.
The bathroom has a freestanding bathtub and Italian shower, a double sink, with hairdryer, heated towel rail and complementary slippers, organic toiletries are also provided.
The room also has a separate toilet.


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Food & Beverage
Food and beverage distribution can be particularly challenging
Food and beverage
Numina group offers a complete range of fulfillment services for dry, perishable, and frozen food industries. All aspects of order fulfillment services including shipping, receiving, returns, and put away are integrated with Real-Time Distribution System (RDS™), our versatile warehouse execution and control system. RDS™ combines our voice picking technology with real time control of material handling in distribution.
Food and beverage distribution can be particularly challenging because warehouses are faced with a variety of demands, including climate-controlled temperatures, best by dates, and FDA, USDA and ECP regulations. Food manufacturers and distribution operations must meet stringent requirements on product quality and freshness along with the ability to stay up to date on food tracking and food safety regulations. Accurate, real time warehouse software is essential for ensuring safety for food products. Numina Group offers software and a selection of automation technologies to meet your custom needs.


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625 New York Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11203
Phone: 718-493-2363
We have a 20,000 sq. ft. Nursery One of Brooklyn's Largest!
Description: Royal Purple Smokebush, cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple', exhibits beautiful, velvety, dark purple foliage throughout the growing season, with panicles of smoky-purple to beige flowers blooming in mid-summer. This gives the effect of a cloud of smoke. This xeriscape plant forms an upright, low branched, spreading shrub. It is a tough and tolerant shrub, requiring well-drained soil; and Royal Purple Smokebush thrives in part to full sun; the leaves are greener in shade, burgundy in full sun. It tolerates considerable drought once it is established. With minimal pruning it will naturally form a large shrub or small tree over time. If pruned to 6 to 8 inches tall in winter, it will produce long stems with striking, oversized foliage. It makes a wonderful accent as a shrub border, can be planted as a specimen, or as a patio tree.


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Terrace Jute Rug in Natural
This 100% jute rug stands out among others because of the unique pattern that depicts a lattice cross pattern. This is a fun but subtle stunner for your casual living space. Jute rugs are known for their durability and versatility, and the Society rug is known for its style.
Please allow up to 2 weeks for processing and shipping.
We are unable to accept returns on rugs. If a product arrives damaged or defective, a replacement item may be issued.
To order a sample or for assistance choosing a rug size, please contact email@example.com


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- Drama
- Young Audiences | Middle School | High School | Family (all ages)
- 1w., 3 either gender (one to be the musician) with doubling, or up to 12 (1w., 11 either gender).
- 50 min.
Seagirl goes up a mountain to discover why the river in the valley has dried up. With the help of the dragon king's third daughter she finds the key to save her village. Learn More
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Show ParkFinder
Kick back, cast a line, and enjoy nature while fishing - from our designated spots on shore, from your boat out in the water, or from a pier at a variety of our lakes and ponds.
Fishing licenses are required for ages 16 and older and all ODNR regulations apply.
Ice Access: Ice is never considered safe to walk on. Ice skating, ice fishing, and walking on ice for any reason is strictly at your own risk.


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Sports Tammy
$1 and above patrons, click here or the image to view it on Patreon!
Yeahhh this was also supposed to be for a blog post, but I changed my mind. Well, enjoy this bonus art of Tammy then! I'll let Starter Packs view this since it was supposed to be for a blog in the first place.


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The Arsenal machine rolls on. This was not a vintage performance and there were plenty of moments when Marseille threatened to make life uncomfortable for their opponents but all that matters to Arsène Wenger and his players is that they left the south of France with a sixth successive victory and a remarkable 10th in succession away from home.
In a stadium that resembles a building site Arsenal laid some solid foundations to put themselves in a strong position before back-to-back home games against Napoli and Borussia Dortmund. Goals from Theo Walcott and the in-form Aaron Ramsey gave Arsenal a stranglehold on the game before Jordan Ayew converted a controversial penalty with almost the last kick of the game.
Marseille will reflect on how different the outcome might have been had they showed the same ruthlessness as Arsenal and whether the match would have stayed within their grasp if Jérémy Model had not made a dreadful error midway through the second half. The left-back stooped to head a Kieran Gibbs cross that bounced awkwardly in front of him when it would have been easier to put his foot through the ball. Walcott, volleying into the top corner, registered his first goal of the season with aplomb.
Ramsey has found goals much easier to come by in an extraordinary start to the season. The low shot he drilled beyond Steve Mandanda six minutes from time was his sixth in seven games for Arsenal. To put that record into context, it is more than he managed across 91 appearances in the previous two campaigns.
The only frustration for Ramsey was that he was harshly penalised for fouling André Ayew in the closing seconds, when the Portuguese referee pointed to the spot. The Welshman clearly made contact with the ball and Wenger was unable to conceal his frustration on the touchline.
Ultimately, though, this was a satisfactory night for the Arsenal manager.
His side collected three valuable points and, crucially, came through the match without picking up any further injuries on a night when two teenagers, Chuba Akpom and Isaac Hayden, were on the bench. Disappointing in the first half, when they were wasteful and threatened only sporadically, the visitors improved sufficiently after the break to punish a Marseille side that played with courage and intensity but lacked a cutting edge.
Gibbs was the pick of the Arsenal players on an evening when Mesut Özil was on the periphery of the game for long periods. There was one neat backheel in the second half that released Gibbs, whose left-footed shot was well saved by Mandanda, and a shot that flashed beyond the far post late on but otherwise the German was quiet. At times in the first half he seemed to be competing for the same pocket of space as Jack Wilshere, who often drifted infield from his position wide on the left.
The first of several decent opportunities that Marseille squandered arrived in the 21st minute, when André Ayew's free header drifted wide. André-Pierre Gignac had a harder chance with a twisting near-post header that flashed over the crossbar. Although Arsenal improved in the second half, they could easily have fallen behind in the 47th minute when Rod Fanni's angled volley whistled past a post.
The game became stretched as chances came and went at both ends. Dimitri Payet drew a low save by Wojciech Szczesny and Per Mertesacker came close to putting through his own net with a horrible slice that Gibbs, covering brilliantly, was able to head into the Arsenal goalkeeper's hands.
Moments earlier Gibbs was involved in that lovely exchange with Özil that came close to yielding a breakthrough. Arsenal were playing with more belief and Wilshere, in oceans of space after being picked out by Bacary Sagna's deep cross, ought to have done better with a far-post volley that lacked conviction and was turned round a post by Mandanda.
Finally, though, Arsenal seized the advantage, when Walcott punished Morel's awful header with an emphatic shot that was out of keeping with an otherwise frustrating display from the England international.
Mathieu Valbuena, who provided some lovely touches throughout as well as a couple of superb crossfield passes, had a couple of half-chances to haul Marseille level before Ramsey put clear distance between the two sides.
Although still deployed as a deep-lying midfielder, Ramsey has developed a happy knack of breaking forward at the right time, as he did here to rifle the ball past Mandanda. It was a cruel blow for a Marseille side that had been roared on by their fans in a three-sided ground that will be a wonderful stadium when the work is finished.
At least their supporters finally had something to celebrate when theJordan Ayew beat Szczesny from the spot in injury time. This, though, was Arsenal's night.


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Well 2008 was a big year for us. I feel like this year really gave me a lot of perspective on life, and how I want to live it. I bought the Bandit, which has been nothing but fun and brought us on many a memorable trips. I've learned a lot about motorcycles and riding, and I hope next year I will learn twice as much and see twice as much too!
Today I went on my last ride of the year. About 30 degrees and quite gusty, but a beautiful sunny day. I'm participating in a challenge to ride at least 20 miles each week through the winter, and so far so good. Heated grips and gloves have made this possible in these cold temps, and I hope to stick it out for the duration of the winter.The shot above is actually from last week, same temp, much worse road conditions.
We hope everyone had a good year, despite all the financial turmoil, and we wish everyone a happy, healthy, and exciting 2009!
Here's a link to some of my favorite photos of 2008


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Nathaniel Rothschild's rise to wealth and influence is the story of a transformation from prodigal son to international powerbroker.
As a young man, the fifth Baron Rothschild-in-waiting was famed more for his partying on the London social circuit and his drinking with the raucous Bullingdon dining and drinking club at Oxford University than for any business acumen which might burnish the reputation of his family's 200-year-old banking dynasty.
In 1995, at about the time he was a 25-year-old apprentice investment analyst with the investment firm Gleacher & Company, he behaved more like a society playboy and eloped to Las Vegas to marry the model Annabelle Neilson, whom he had met on a beach in India.
The marriage soon broke up and he remained a regular face on the party scenes of London, Paris and New York. To some it was evidence that he was unwilling to take on the burden conferred by his family's reputation. Two of his cousins had died early. Amschel Rothschild was found hanged in a hotel bathroom at the age of 41 and Raphael de Rothschild died from a heroin overdose on a Manhattan pavement when he was 23.
Little more than 10 years later his fortunes have been transformed and Rothschild now looks set to become one of the most succesful members of the family. He has a partnership in Atticus Capital, a $14bn New York-based hedge fund, a web of private equity investments in Ukraine and eastern Europe and homes in Corfu, Paris, Moscow and London as well as his principal home in Klosters, Switzerland. He is also on the international advisory panel of the influential Brookings Institution and was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2005.
"This is the story of Prince Hal turning into Henry V," Charles Phillips, who supervised Rothschild in 1995 when he was at Gleacher, has said. "He is one of the few sons of great men who has enhanced the family stature and created his own wealth."
Now 37, Rothschild is an adviser to Oleg Deripaska and like his ancestors he has thrived by providing discreet business advice, jetting in on his Gulfstream jet and serving guests the best wines from his family's Bordeaux vinyards. Roman Abramovich is said to be among his close contacts.
Rothschild is the youngest son of Jacob Rothschild, the fourth baron, who split from the family bank in 1980 to start his own career as an investment banker. He sent Nathaniel to school at Eton and he won a place to study Modern History at Wadham College, Oxford, where he graduated with an MA. He was a contemporary of George Osborne, the shadow chancellor, and the pair were photographed together looking stony-faced and haughty in the Bullingdon Club's traditional dining garb of tailcoat, golden waistcoat and bow tie. Rothschild has cultivated a reputation as a private individual and in photographs he often looks serious, but he is a key part of the international social scene. Princess Beatrice recently took a boyfriend on holiday on Rothschild's yacht in the Bahamas and he has a reputation for dating models and actresses.
Rothschild's wealth, which together with his 71-year-old father was put at £1.4bn in the 2008 Sunday Times Rich List, is largely derived from their stake in the London-based investment trust RIT and his stake in Atticus, which alone has been estimated at £350m.


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May was a month of great weather, great reading, and getting things done. As part of getting things done, I participated in Caffeinated Book Reviewer's Clean Sweep Challenge!
I had a very ambitious list of ARC's to read, but...I only got about half of them read.
What I Read:
There were several books that I really enjoyed, especially Rich People Problems, by Kevin Kwan, and The Women In The Castle, by Jessica Shattuck. Rich People Problems is the third in a series that is about the ultra rich in Asia. It will be a fun beach read for this summer. The Women In The Castle, continues a trend of amazing historical novels about WWII. This book was from the perspective of German women.
One of the books, It Started With Goodbye by Christina June, was a disappointment. There were too many cliches (the missing parent, for one), and the characters were not well-developed.
Overall, I am so grateful to be a part of this challenge. It helped me focus on a goal, and kept me on task. Thank you, Kimberly, The Caffeinated Book Reviewer, for creating this challenge.
Did you do this challenge? How many ARCs did you read in May? Which ones did you like? Let me know in the comments.


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See and Treat with the SRT-100 Vision™
For patients and physicians who want the ultimate in advanced Superficial Radiation Therapy technology, Sensus Healthcare offers the SRT-100 Vision™—the next generation of innovation in our powerful arsenal against non-melanoma skin cancer and unsightly keloid scarring.
Built with all the same great features and remarkable efficacy that distinguish the original SRT-100™, the SRT-100 Vision™ delivers the precise, painless calibrated dose of Superficial Radiation Therapy patients and physicians expect, but offers additional features—most notably high-frequency ultrasound for imaging.
With a high-frequency ultra-sound guidance system, the SRT-100 Vision™ allows physicians to view treatment areas while they are being treated. This "see and treat" capability allows basal and squamous cell carcinomas, as well as keloid tissue, to be assessed more thoroughly so treatment can be targeted more precisely. When the ultrasound technology is placed over the treatment area using the laser positioning system, physicians can assess the lesion to see how deep it is and fine tune the exact amount of radiation needed. This will ultimately help tailor each patient's treatment protocol when physicians are able to see how the lesion is progressing with each treatment session. Not only this, but each treatment session is recorded for patient records with the LesionCam™.
Similar methods are also used in the treatment of other diseases, for example, the treatment of impotence, but read about it on the civsvi.com.
The SRT-100 Vision™ offers physicians, institutions and healthcare systems great value on several levels. This compact, efficient and very effective mobile device makes it easy to serve new patients and more patients. By increasing patient volume, the SRT-100 Vision™ allows care providers to expand their reputation and footprint in the community. And by adding a non-surgical treatment option that delivers a 95 plus percent cure rate for non-melanoma cancer, along with a 94 plus percent cure rate for keloid scarring, the SRT-100 Vision™ helps reduce the overall cost of healthcare.
With a frequency of 22 MHz, treatment boundaries and margins can be better defined. In turn, better definition helps guide physicians with decisions about optimal treatment energy and applicator size.
Sensus reserves the right to modify or change the design of the products at any given time without notice as technology and client needs evolve over time.
Finally, dermatologists, radiation oncologists, hospitals, and other care facilities can provide their patients with a non-surgical treatment option that delivers remarkable cure rates while preserving healthy tissue. The innovative SRT-100 Vision™ delivers 95 plus percent cure rates while eliminating aspects of treatment that often cause anxiety, slow healing and recovery, and leave patients with embarrassing scarring. Like the SRT-100™, the SRT-100 Vision™ has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer and keloids. It is ideal for private dermatology and oncology practices, as well as hospitals and healthcare providers with one or more locations.
Along with eliminating the risks for post-surgical infections and complications, the SRT-100™ provides patients and physicians with a safe and effective treatment option that offers many benefits, including:


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Resources and Reporting
USU is committed to a working and learning environment free of sexual misconduct. If you have experienced sexual misconduct (sexual harassment, sexual assault, relationship violence, or stalking), USU offers many resources and services to help you heal and achieve your academic goals.
To learn more about USU's efforts to prevent and respond to sexual misconduct in the campus community, visit "University Oversight" in the menu above.
Trained Advocates
USU's Sexual Assault and Anti-Violence Information office provides confidential advocacy and counseling for survivors of interpersonal violence. Advocates help you navigate your options, seek medical attention, get a sexual assault forensic exam, and receive counseling. SAAVI offers referrals to services wherever you are located.
435-797-7273 (24/7 crisis hotline)
TSC 311 (walk-ins welcome)
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Counseling Services
USU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides same-day crisis appointments and mental health services such as individual and group therapy. Workshops are open to all students, regardless of credit load. Information you share with CAPS is confidential and kept separate from your academic record. CAPS works with statewide campuses to ensure students have access to mental health services.
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Title IX Coordinator
Contact the Title IX Coordinator to report sexual misconduct or if you need access to supportive measures, i.e. academic accomodations or changes to on-campus schedules.Your information is shared on a limited basis to provide supportive measures or investigate a complaint. The Title IX Coordinator works with students and employees throughout the statewide system.
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Call USU Police for an emergency response, on-campus security escort, assistance from law enforcement, or to report a sexual assault, stalking, or dating/domestic violence. Regardless of where the sexual assault occurred, USU Police will ensure you are connected to the right police department for reporting. If you are in danger, call 911 immediately.
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Each year when I attend quilt club I have used these handy plastic boxes to hold my quilt blocks.
They are perfect for a 12-inch block.
This year, for the first time ever, we are making 16-inch quilt blocks; which are way too large for my boxes.
So I decided to make a plastic project bag out of clear plastic used to cover furniture.
The edges have been covered in fabric, made like bias tape only not cut on the bias.
I am very pleased with how this project bag turned out. There is plenty of room for all the blocks I will be making this year.


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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Advocates urged Los Angeles County supervisors during a meeting Tuesday to support a motion that would make it easier to fire sheriff's deputies who've been found guilty of misconduct.
"There's no transparency, so we don't know actually how officers are being disciplined, to what extent that discipline is sticking," said Marc-Anthony Johnson, with group Dignity and Power Now.
This comes on the heels of a deputy who was on camera allegedly ignoring an emergency call while on duty. He is now on administrative leave.
Advocates said on many occasions deputies who are fired are rehired after appealing their case to the Civil Service Commission. They said even Sheriff Jim McDonnell has been blocked from turning in deputies accused of misconduct.
"We've seen Sheriff McDonnell identify 300 officers with misconduct in their records and tried to give that list to the district attorney. That list is on hold right now because the sheriff's unions have got two appellate judges to block the list," Johnson said.
The group delivered a petition with more than 12,000 signatures, demanding the list be turned in to the District Attorney's Office. They are also asking for the commission to be given more power, which would include firing or reassigning deputies.
But not everyone agrees.
"I speak against this motion for the following reasons: the Republic that the flag stands for is the separation of powers. The only thing that protects us against authoritarian rule is the self-restraint of the powerful," attorney Victor Manrique said.
The supervisors agreed to move forward with the motion and will receive a report within the next 60 days.
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Ok, the yucky toe I wrote about in my last message is no longer just a yucky infected toe. It is really a yucky infected BROKEN toe. That's why it's been hurting so badly. Du-uh.
This experience has taught me that I just don't appreciate my toes enough. Daily I praise and give thanks for my knee and ankle, but my toes have gotten short-shrifted. From now on, I will no longer take my toes for granted. I will give them the love and attention that they each deserve. Everyday….As soon as the current swollen and painful and BROKEN toe ceases to make my whole body ache.


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By S. Standish Well it has been a month full of cold weather and illness in our house. I feel a little behind in postings, but will try and make it up over the next few weeks. 🙂 It's almost time for midnight toasting, Auld Lang Syne and resolution promises. How will you ring in the … Continue reading New Years Eve…..with kids:)
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What can we do with all the LEFTOVER Candy Canes??
By S. Standish, December 2017 Mint Flavoured Candy Cane Uses that we have made: Make a peppermint hot chocolate!! Dip mug rim in light corn syrup, then dip that rim into crushed candy canes. Add your hot cocoa mix of choice and enjoy the deliciousness. You can also add the crushed candy cane to the … Continue reading What can we do with all the LEFTOVER Candy Canes??
Elmer's Slime Recipe – Worry Free
ELMER'S SLIME RECIPE AND INSTRUCTIONS: Taken from the Elmer's Web site. This slime is very easy to make and with a few slight adjustments, you (or the kids) can alter it to fit every holiday and theme. Slime Ingredients: 1/2 TBSP of Baking Soda 1 TBSP of Contact Solution (must contain Boric Acid) 4 fl … Continue reading Elmer's Slime Recipe – Worry Free
Elf Names Activity December 2017
Use this list to make the Elf Hats on our Christmas Crafts list!!
24 days of Elf on a Shelf with Try It Kids…
By S. Standish Please email or comment if you have some amazing elf on a shelf ideas!!!! His name is Stanley (after Flat Stanley, a character in a book that my son was obsessed with at the time). He is our special mischievous Elf that comes every December 1st. He leaves every night to go … Continue reading 24 days of Elf on a Shelf with Try It Kids…
Over 70 Awesome Things To Do With Your Family This Christmas…:)
By S. Standish I have given you a LOT of options to use and create your own bucket list with your family. Half the fun is creating the list as a family and posting it somewhere to easily check on and use to plan festive fun. I use fun scrapbook paper and make hot chocolate, … Continue reading Over 70 Awesome Things To Do With Your Family This Christmas…:)
Baseball Lesson Plan
By G. Lewis By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: • Demonstrate hand-eye coordination in movement with over/under hand throw at a specific target. • apply a variety of simple tactics to increase their chances of success while participating in striking and fielding baseball activities Equipment Bean … Continue reading Baseball Lesson Plan
Winter Blahs Dance Party
Get ready to get down! You need a playlist, good speakers, props (if needed, see disco ball below!!!) and happy feet. 1. Try It Kids - Friendly. Make sure the music matches the intended mood, doesn't cause awkward slow dancing or has inappropriate lyrics/meanings. 2. Fun is probably what you are going for!! Awesome music that is great … Continue reading Winter Blahs Dance Party
KidSporty Hockey Lesson
By G. Lewis KidSporty Intermediate (6-8 year olds): Hockey Weeks 1 and 2 By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: • demonstrate persistence while engaged in stick handling and passing activities that require the use of both large and small muscles • formulate simple strategies, such as keep eyes on … Continue reading KidSporty Hockey Lesson
Hot Toys for Christmas 2017
By S. Standish You better watch out, you'd better not cry…guess what?!? Christmas is around the corner and starting to loom everywhere in social media. So it's time to start making your lists and checking them twice. From Star Wars, Lego, DC Comics, Hatchimals, Disney and many more brands, there are a lot of cool toys … Continue reading Hot Toys for Christmas 2017


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Fuel cell maker switches focus abroad
A high-tech energy company spun off from the CSIRO two decades ago says entrenched power companies and shifting government policy are forcing it to all but abandon Australia.
Ceramic Fuel Cells, which makes small fuel cells that generate power and heat from gas or renewable energy, has shed 60 of its 110 Australian staff since July, and expects 98 per cent of its sales to come from overseas this year.
The company will retain its research and development work at its headquarters in the Melbourne suburb of Noble Park but will shift most of its operations to Germany.
"With the current conditions, the current support that we have, the current incumbent utilities, it means that the job of commercialising in Australia is just too difficult," Ceramic Fuel Cells' managing director, Brendan Dow, said.
Known as BlueGen, the company's product creates electricity and heat by passing natural gas over ceramic fuel cells. It comes as a box, about the size of a small washing machine, that sits next to a house or in a car park.
The company claims it is 85 per cent efficient, and cuts the average home's annual carbon dioxide emissions by 18 tonnes.
Mr Dow said power consumers are at the mercy of the dominant power generators and retailers such as Origin, Energy Australia and AGL, which have little incentive to innovate or improve energy efficiency.
Without bipartisan support for a sweeping overhaul of the industry, it was unlikely the federal government's energy white paper, to be released next week, would make much difference, he said.
"In a market that's got powerful incumbents, a highly politicised area, it doesn't make it easy," Mr Dow said.
"We're focusing on those markets that give us the absolute certainty."
That certainty includes financial support, with the company able to tap into a €250 million ($312 million) business development fund offered by Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia state.
One of its Blue-gen fuel cell retails for about $30,000 in Australia but as little as €10,000 in Europe, Mr Dow said. The company sold 40 of its units locally last year but the number may fall to as few as 10 this year.
Generous feed-in tariffs mean an operator of the unit can generate about €2600 a year in Germany, more than twice the $1500 average return an Australian operator can expect, he said.
The company expects to make its first annual profit in the next year or two, with sales now doubling every six months. Revenue in the year to June 30 totalled $6.7 million.
The company plans to retain its domicile in Australia and its listing on the Australian stock exchange.


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Short Term Scientific Missions (STSM) are exchange visits aimed at supporting individual mobility, strengthening existing networks and fostering collaboration between researchers. A STSM should specifically contribute to the scientific objectives of the COST Action, whilst at the same time allowing those partaking in the missions to learn new techniques, gain access to specific data, instruments and / or methods not available in their own institutions / organisations.
STSM applicants must be engaged in an official research programme as a PhD Student or postdoctoral fellow or can be employed by, or affiliated to, an Institution or legal entity which has within its remit a clear association with performing research. The institutions / organisations where applicants pursue their main strand of research are considered as Home institutions. The Host institution is the institution / organisation that will host the successful applicant.
Standard STSMs need to take place according to the following rules:
- Be a minimum duration of 5 days;
- Be a maximum duration of 90 days;
- Needs to be carried out in their entirety within a single grant period and within the Action's lifetime.
Specific additional provisions have been adopted by the CSO to encourage the participation of Early Career Investigators (ECI) in STSM.
- Be a minimum duration of 91 days;
- Be a maximum duration of 180 days;
- Needs to be carried out within their entirety within a single grant period and within the Action's lifetime.
Financial Support
An STSM grant is a fixed financial contribution which takes into consideration the budget request of the applicant and the outcome of the evaluation of the STSM application as determined by the Action Chair (or Vice Chair if the Action Chair is affiliated to the Grant Holder Institution) and / or the STSM Coordinator / Committee. STSM Grants do not necessarily cover all expenses related to performing a given mission. The Grant is a contribution to the overall travel, accommodation and meal expenses of the Grantee. The calculation of this contribution for a STSM must be based on the following rules:
- up to a maximum of EUR 2 500 in total can be afforded to each successful STSM applicant;
- up to a maximum of EUR 160 per day can be afforded for accommodation and meal expenses.
For ECIs (Early Career Investigators), the calculation for an increased financial contribution must respect the following criteria:
- up to a maximum of EUR 3 500 in total can be afforded to ECIs for missions with a duration of between 91 and 180 days;
- up to a maximum of EUR 160 per day can be afforded for accommodation and meal expenses.
The Action Chair (or Vice Chair if the Action Chair is affiliated to the Grant Holder Institution) or the appointed STSM Coordinator / Committee can approve differentiated country rates to cover accommodation and meal expenses based on the perceived cost of living in the host country.
Applicant and Host Institution
The Applicant should normally be engaged in a programme of research as a post graduate student or postdoctoral fellow or be employed in an institution of a COST Country having accepted the MoU of the Action. This institution shall be actively participating in the COST Action. The home and the host institution can be public or private. A STSM may only be approved:
- from a home institution in a COST participating country to a host institution in a COST participating country or to a formally approved host institution in a non-COST country;
- from a formally approved home institution in a Near Neighbour country to a host institution in a COST participating country.
The Applicant is responsible for obtaining the agreement of the host institution, before submitting his/her application.
Applicants can look for Industrial placements by browsing through the companies involved in iV&L Net, using the following link:
In addition, potential applicants can search for those members most suited to the specific research topic of iV&L Net, using the following link:
For each member profile, applicants can see her/his research interests and her/his corresponding Host Institution, so feel free to contact her/him directly.
Match making
Early Stage Researchers who are interested in a specific topic but with no candidate host in mind should contact the STSM coordinator who will try to find a good match. Potential STSM hosts with topics in mind but no candidate researcher should also contact the STSM coordinator who will advertise the opportunity to attract candidates.
Within COST Action IC1307, applications should be submitted according the procedure detailed below:
Step 1 : Formal agreement and on-line registration by the applicant
- Obtain the written agreement of the host institution, before submitting an application;
- Complete the online application form (see on-line registration tool);
Step 2 : Formal STSM application and annexes
Send the completed online application form as e-mail attachment together with the following necessary supporting documents:
- list of publications
- letter of support from the host institution (signature and stamp)
- full work plan discussing the methodology and the connection with the combination of vision and language (max 2 pages)
to the STSM coordinator : Dr. Jordi Gonzàlez (jordi dot gonzalez at uab dot cat), Computer Vision Center and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Catalonia Spain.
Step 3 : Assessment of the STSM
The STSM Committee of the COST Action will perform the scientific and budgetary assessment of the applications considering the Action objectives and define an acceptable funding level;
Step 4 : Approval from the Management Committee
Once positively assessed by the STSM Committee and approved by the STSM Coordinator, the Grant Holder then sends a grant letter generated from e-COST to the applicant.
After the STSM
The grantee is required to submit a scientific report (3-5 pages, to be made publicly available at the iV&L Net website) to the host institution and the STSM coordinator for approval within 30 days after the end date of the STSM containing:
- Purpose of the STSM;
- Description of the work carried out during the STSM;
- Description of the main results obtained;
- Future collaboration with the host institution (if applicable);
- Foreseen publications/articles resulting from the STSM (if applicable);
- Confirmation by the host institution of the successful execution of the STSM;
- Other comments (if any).
The failure to submit the scientific report within 30 days will effectively cancel the grant.
The MC Chair (or the STSM coordinator) is responsible for approving the scientific report and informing the Grant Holder that the STSM has been successfully accomplished.
After receipt of the approval by email, the Grant Holder will execute the payment of the grant.
Further information and rules
Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the detailed information provided by COST.
- Full details on COST VADEMECUM
- COST website: Short Term Scientific Missions
- STSM procedure, presentation: Slides on the procedure for Short Term Scientific Missions


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History Teacher Career Guide
History teachers educate students in the events and lessons of history and how these relate to current events. A teacher specializing in this field must possess a thorough knowledge of history supplemented by study in other liberal arts to help students understand the role and processes of history. This guide provides in-depth information on what history teachers do, how to become a history teacher, and history teacher salary and job outlook.
History Teacher Career Description
A history teacher leads students in the study of past events in the United States and around the world. They generally teach students at the middle school, high school, and postsecondary levels. History curriculum can cover a wide range of topics from recent events to ancient history. History educators encourage students to look at multiple viewpoints, become informed citizens, and make valid arguments by providing stimulating discussion, readings, and projects. History teachers often help students process and comprehend the significance of difficult social and political issues. To reach these goals, teachers of history organize lesson plans in line with curriculum standards, collect and design lesson presentations and class assessments, and perform other common teaching tasks such as grading assignments.
History Teacher Requirements and Common Tasks
To be hired to teach history, an applicant needs a degree in history education and must meet state requirements for teaching history. All states require that teachers pass one or more competency tests, such as the Praxis Series, in their subject area. While earning a bachelor's degree, teachers typically complete a supervised period of student teaching to qualify for certification. Depending on the size of the school district where a teacher is hired and the district's approved curriculum, history teachers may be expected to teach classes across the spectrum of social sciences, from American history to economics. Teachers design and grade tests and interactive projects, deliver lectures, interact with students and parents, and stay abreast of current events. History teachers also work with special education teachers to modify curricula for students who have learning difficulties. Further, most teachers contribute to the extracurricular activities of their school and are often asked to work with debate teams or other clubs because of their current events expertise.
How to Become a History Teacher
Choosing a university that has respected history and teaching programs is the first step to becoming a history teacher. In order to qualify you for licensure, the bachelor's degree program you complete should include a state-approved teacher preparation program. Prospective teachers of history pursuing a bachelor's degree can expect to take two years of general education classes and lower-level history courses prior to applying to the teacher preparation program. A major in history, which typically comprises at least 30 credit hours, must also be declared. The typical route to becoming a history teacher is as follows:
- Earn a bachelor's degree in history and complete a teacher preparation program.
- Complete a student teaching internship at the grade level(s) to be taught.
- Take your state's required exams for prospective teachers.
- Apply for your teaching license.
- Begin applying to open history teacher positions.
If the student already holds a bachelor's degree, returning to school for an alternative certification program or master's degree in history or education may be an alternate route to teacher certification. With these pathways, full-time students can earn a master's degree or post-graduate certificate and teacher certification in two to three years. If the student already has a bachelor's degree in history, education courses for certification must be completed. If the student's background is not in history, enough courses to constitute a history major will typically be required. Practicum hours and student teaching are typical requirements for either situation, and state testing for certification is required for all prospective K-12 teachers.
History Teacher Salary and Job Outlook
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the high school education field is growing at about 6% a year as student enrollment increases and school districts focus on lowering student-teacher ratios.1 A new teacher at the high school level can expect an average salary of about $57,200 a year.1 However, history teacher salaries vary widely depending on location and qualifications.
Helpful Skills and Experience
To be successful in teaching history, an educational background in history from all time periods and global regions is a must. Successful history teachers generally have strong communication skills as well as classroom leadership skills that foster a learning environment centered on discussion and debate of past events and how these relate to modern times. A genuine interest in history can help teachers engage students in the subject. In addition, history teachers should have knowledge of modern research and citation methods to help students learn about and cite historical facts.
Additional Resources
- The National Council for the Social Studies – The largest association in the US focused on social studies education. Membership is open to social studies educators at all grade levels, and member educators receive access to databases of social studies classroom activities, education standards, and professional development opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions about Becoming a History Teacher
Question: What state certification(s) are required to teach history?
Answer: While history teachers in private schools might not be required to obtain state teacher certification, history teachers in public schools must typically hold state-level certification to teach as well as an endorsement in the subject area(s) taught. For guidelines specific to your state, check with the state Board of Education or your school's education department. You can also check out our traditional teacher certification and alternative teacher certification guides.
Question: What grade levels can I teach with a degree in history?
Answer: Most history teachers find work at the high school level, although some districts hire history teachers at the middle school level. For teaching grades K-12, a bachelor's degree is typically the base qualification. Teachers of history in post-secondary schools usually have a doctoral degree and/or significant experience in their field(s) of expertise.
Question: How can I improve my outlook for getting hired to teach history?
Answer: A strong liberal arts background is a great start for seeking employment as a history teacher. Joining history-focused associations, networking, and getting published in outlets focused on education and humanities are other great ways to be competitive in the hiring process.
1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, High School Teachers: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm


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DBHi Education (DBHiEd) manages the Clinical Informatics fellowship at CHOP. The two year program includes both didactic and rotational training. Additionally, this group also provides numerous informatics educational opportunities to the Children's Hospital by highlighting innovations and issues in multiple areas of healthcare informatics, clinical informatics, nursing informatics, translational informatics, and bioinformatics.
The group produces multiple events throughout the academic year and incorporates web-based and multimedia learning into several comprehensive curricula. Each speaker series focuses on a specific area of biomedical informatics. These are outlined below.
DBHi Symposia, Seminars, and Workshops
DBHi Online Learning Library
View materials from DBHi's past educational events:
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David Brin Talks about the Future of the Amateur Scientist
By Matthew T. Dearing On August 2, 2010 · 1 Comment · In Inspiring Citizen Science
Back in the day, families in general seemed to do most of the work needed for themselves by themselves, since this was really required if a family was to simply survive the day. Over the past 100 years, the reliance on professionalism across the globe has steadily increased. The advantages to this "outsourcing of life's primary needs" approach are endless… we have professional farmers that allow our refrigerators to be full with only a trip to the grocery store; we have professional protectors who work efficiently at keeping dangers as far away from our doorstep as possible without us even being aware of those dangers.
There is an already growing popularity of amateur research efforts in astronomy and environmental sciences, and how well they support current professional scientists is becoming more appreciated. David Brin, science fiction author and futurist, discusses how the effectiveness of the amateur is coming back into trend, and even the US Department of Defense is beginning to realize the potential power of millions of citizens with their on-the-spot observational abilities connected with their high-performing computers and imaging devices in their pockets (a.k.a. cell phones) (read more).
Mr. Brin predicts a turning-the-tide of sorts between the professional and amateur, where the deluge of professionals in this world is causing a plateau in progress as there are just so many people who can actually get a job being a professional… should everyone in the neighborhood really try to become a Ph.D. physicist to profess at the local university? The exponential increase in information and scientific data to be processed by the professionals is driving the need for the masses and their interest in science. And, with this growing citizen science interest, the amateur movement will likely become a critical component in the successful advancements in new scientific understanding in the future.
Do you think the role of the amateur will be so important, or should science-at-home be left to the realms of educating our kids and the happy hobbyist?
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