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Hello, hello! It's been a while since I've posted some favorites, but you know how it is when there's a holiday coming up. Everyone needs recipes!
In my cooking classes the last few weeks, we've been chatting a lot about the pros and cons of eating grain-free, avoiding BPA and plastics, the effects of the cattle industry on the environment and why I think grass-fed beef is the way to go if do choose to eat meat. Lots and lots to talk about. Please share any of your opinions here on these subjects to continue the conversation!
Neti Pot
I have noticed a crazy amount of allergies this year. So many moms are complaining about colds and stuffy noses, as well. I have no idea what is happening in the environment or what strains of viruses are going around, but congested noses are no fun. Besides the obvious homemade stock, supplements and rest, I am a huge fan of the neti pot to help with nasal congestion. A neti pot is a small ceramic pot with a spout used for nasal irrigation, essentially flushing out your nasal cavity with a saline solution. It's a lot easier than it sounds, in fact I taught all my kids to use a neti pot and they can do it just fine. It is AMAZING for cleaning the nasal passages and providing relief as well as shortening the duration of a virus. Nasal irrigation is especially good when the mucus is thick because it helps thin out the mucus and thus more effectively helps rid the nasal passages of bacteria and other irritants. Nasal irrigation is also helpful with sinus infections.
The neti pot is the best method I have found to irrigate the nasal passages, although it's a little awkward the first time you try it. Essentially, you make a warm (not hot) saline solution by dissolving 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt in 1 cup warm water and pour that through one nostril while tipping your head at a 45 degree angle in the opposite direction so that the water flows out the other nostril. You breathe out of your mouth and relax while this is happening. I always put a towel around the front of my son in case he misses ;). Then you blow your nose and clear it all out and it feels amazing. I always do both sides. Here's a video to show you what I'm talking about.
Nasal irrigation is not something I would do regularly because you don't want to clear out the good bacteria on a regular basis. I just do it as needed. I have one neti pot in all the personal bathrooms at our house as well as at my parents' house when we visit them. You can find neti pots at Whole Foods and health food stores or on amazon for about $10 with free shipping.
The Napkins — chic disposable napkins
I am only sorry I didn't post these napkins sooner! You would have been able to order them in time for Easter. My friend Nancy Sunkin has the most organized kitchen ever and what I admire so much about her organizational skills is that she actually has a small kitchen and is very creative with the space she has. I cook in a lot of amazing kitchens, but I think it takes more skills to organize a small one than a large one. I have encouraged Nancy to start an organizing business and she's really close to doing that. If you live in LA, I'll pass along her info when she's ready to take clients. In the meantime, every time I teach in her house, I come away with some great new product. I don't know where she sources half the stuff, but I am always grateful for the new finds, like these napkins.
I love, love, love these napkins, called "The Napkins." The name may not be original, but these single-use, i.e. disposable, napkins are lovely and very high quality. They feel close to a regular cloth napkin. Just for the record, I am not a huge fan of disposables in general. And you and I can sit here for hours debating the pros and cons of disposables versus washing cloth napkins, but I think there is a time and place for disposables, especially ones that are so cute! The Napkins has a whole line of beautiful products, but I love the kitchen line, shown here. By no means are these cheap, so I went for the bulk "entertaining" package. For special occasions, I think these are fab!
KeVita Sparkling Probiotic Tonics
I think any way you can get good probiotics into your bod is a great idea. Most of us are in desperate need of having a better balance of good bacteria in our gut over bad to optimize our health. Read more about this in my most here. Kombucha has been a popular probiotic drink on the scene for a few years and although I have my favorites which taste delicious, I am a little confused by the addition of cane sugar in so many. I mean, I understand it makes the drink taste good, but doesn't cane sugar defeat the purpose of adding probiotics? Cane sugar just feeds the bad bacteria.
So when I saw this sparkling probiotic tonic by KeVita that is sweetened with stevia (which doesn't raise blood sugar or feed bacteria), my interested was piqued. It also happens to contain turmeric and ginger (major anti-inflammatory foods) and apple cider vinegar, which although it seems weird to drink and it's kind of sour, is something I swear by! I drink a capful of unpasteurized apple cider vinegar in room temp water once a day and I am convinced it makes my skin look more clear. So I am very used to this taste and I find it pleasing. This drink is just sweet enough, but doesn't have that strange stevia taste, probably because there's not a lot of it.
I also think KeVita is an awesome company, having met the founder, Chakra Earthsong, a few weeks ago and loving hearing about her story. She's the real deal, people. KeVita is not some poser company under a big corporation which also sells soda and other junk. It's a small California company that wants to make high quality, health-supportive drinks. Chakra herself is a nutritional consultant and fermenter and is committed to using the best ingredients in her drinks: filtered water and everything organic, non-GMO, vegan and gluten-free. Even though KeVita has other drinks, I'm partial to the stevia-sweetned sparkling probiotic tonics, especially the turmeric-ginger one, which I recently purchased at Whole Foods.
Honeyville Blanched Almond Flour
I am not a grain-free baker, by any means. But I have been making more and more nut-based, higher protein baked goods for the kids to eat for breakfast. I am a protein pusher at breakfast-time, always making sure the kids consume protein before they walk out the door. Typical grain-based muffins and quick breads are rich in fiber, but not too much protein which I believe fuels the brain and helps keep blood sugar stable, the key for kids in school! My go-to flour for grain-free baking is blanched almond flour, which is NOT the same as almond meal. Blanched means the skins have been removed. Almond flour is almonds ground so super fine, almost dusty. Almond meal is coarser and heavier. Sometimes they can be used interchangeably, but in the case of muffins, cakes and quick breads, almond flour gives the best result. Natural almond flour contains the skins, which can be bitter and contain most of the phytic acid in the almonds. I always buy blanched almond flour.
You cannot substitute almond flour for a grain flour. There's no gluten or starch, but there is fat and protein. Totally different product. You have to look for recipes which use almond flour and play around with subbing different flavors. I have several recipes on my site which use almond flour:
Grain-free Balsamic Roasted Strawberry Tart (the tart crust here is a great basic that you can fill a million different ways)
Almond Flour Cranberry-Orange Muffins (swap blueberries for the cranberries and lemon for the orange for a blueberry muffin, and so forth)
Banana Carrot Almond Flour Muffins (I love making 2 9-inch cakes with this recipe and filling it with dairy-free frosting for Passover)
Banana Chocolate Chia Almond Flour Muffins
Whole Wheat-Almond Thumbprint Cookies (obviously not grain-free, but a combo)
Honeyville is my favorite and I have been using it for years. Since Passover is coming up, I thought it would be a good time to buy some for some grain-free baking. I always wait for one of their sitewide sales to stock up, but I hear their almond flour is now available at some Costcos and it is also on amazon with prime shipping.
Seasonal Produce: Kiwis
Kiwis are fuzzy brown on the outside with a sweet-tart bright green flesh. Containing almost 20 vital nutrients, including five times the vitamin C of an orange in one serving, kiwis can legitimately be called a super fruit. Kiwis are also rich in vitamin A, K, E and B, potassium, copper, folate, and fiber. In California, the kiwi harvest begins in late September, with most of the fruit being harvested in October and early November which translates to plenty of fruit available in the winter through May.
Kiwifruits can be left to ripen for a few days to a week at room temperature, away from exposure to sunlight or heat. Placing the fruits in a paper bag with an apple, banana or pear will help to speed their ripening process. Ripe kiwifruits can be stored in the refrigerator.
I peel kiwis and slice them up to be eaten on their own or with yogurt. They go well with berries, especially strawberries, and they are beautiful on a fruit tart. You can take this tart and sub kiwis for some of the strawberries. I have also given kiwi halves to the kids in their lunch boxes with a spoon and they just scoop the flesh out of the peel. Here are some other recipes which use kiwis that look good:
Kiwi Summer Roll from Martha Stewart
Kiwi Agua Frescas from Parade Magazine
Kiwi and Mango Shake from Home Cooking Adventure


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How to Clean an Inkjet Printer cartridge
You often see ink streaks, blemishes, spots, and missing lines on your printed copy. This is not a significant issue; the problem lies in the hardware device- the printer, a clogged print head.
Be it inkjet printers or laser printers, they are easy to use, inexpensive, and ease up our work to a great extent. However, inkjet printers require frequent servicing and maintenance if used at home or in offices.
Cleaning the dust and changing the ink cartridges timely can provide good print quality and increase the printing machine's life span.
What is an inkjet printer?
An inkjet printer is a computer peripheral that digitally recreates an image on a hard copy by propelling ink. It can create at least three hundred dots per inch, creating a photo-like image.
What is a Printhead?
A print head is that component of the printer that does most of the work and causes problems. It is an essential requirement for printing, and most printers have a built-in print head. It has many tiny nozzles called jets spray ink precisely on the sheet.
It is always better for professionals to handle and service machinery, especially when used extensively in offices. Nevertheless, here is a step-by-step procedure to clean and maintain your inkjet printer.
How Often should you clean an Inkjet Printer?
Depending on usage, ideally, the inkjet printer needs a cleaning cycle every six months or after three hundred hours of operation, whichever comes first. It is important to note that the ink cartridges dry out when not in use; make sure to seal them and store them in an upright position in a dry cupboard.
Switching off the printer and allowing it to completely cool before cleaning is important. Always use soft materials to clean the interiors of the inkjet printer gently.
Things you will need
To keep things around the printer clean and spot-free, we must prepare ourselves from getting marks on the furniture and the carpets. So let us gather some tools required for the maintenance of the printer before we begin.
#1-Paper towel or clean cloth– Tissues, disposable paper towels, and lint-free cloth are an excellent choice when dealing with ink, as they can quickly soak up excess ink and easily dispose of it. Lint-free clothes don't leave back any residue in the corners of the printer.
#2-Window cleaner– Window cleaner or any cleaning fluid that can clean stubborn ink stains on the machine is ideal while cleaning the printer.
#3-Printer oil– Any machine oil is essential in oiling the printer's internal components. It is a part of the maintenance regime to be used after cleaning the printer dust free.
#4- Rubbing alcohol– If you plan deep cleaning your printer, you can use rubbing alcohol to clean the tiny areas using a cotton swab.
#5-Warm water– It is easy to clean any surface with warm water; it even cleans ink spots and loosens clogged holes.
#6-Gloves– This is optional, but it is always better to protect your hand from ink marks.
How to clean a Printer
It is important to note that if you have not done it before, it is better to have a professional perform printer maintenance. This is because some internal parts of the printer are flimsy by nature; if damaged, they can prove quite expensive.
With that said, let us begin to cleaning cycle.
Step#1– Turn on your printer
Please turn on your printer and set it up; while the printer head moves along the cartridge track, unplug the printer from the power source. Now, the print head is unpacked and much easier to remove.
Step#2- Remove internal cartridges
Detach all the cartridges from their slots for print head cleaning. You will notice excess ink clogging the print head and the ink cartridge nozzles; wipe the excess ink off the ink nozzles. Next, remove and clean all the cartridges with a damp cloth; you can use canned air to blow out residues; this is optional.
Now spray some window cleaner and wipe them with a clean cloth, ensuring no excess or dried ink remains. Finally, wrap the cartridges in plastic to prevent them from drying.
Make sure not to touch the metal part on the ink cartridge, as the natural oils from your hands can cause a hindrance in communication between the ink cartridge and the printer.
Step#3- Clean the Ribbon
The ribbon is an essential part of the inkjet printer. To make optimum use of it, make sure to clean it regularly.
Take a paper towel, soak it in some window cleaner and wipe the ink off the ribbon. Be gentle and use to and fro motion to wipe the ribbon gently. It is very fragile and can be expensive if needed to be replaced.
Step#4-Clean the Cartridge Housing
The Cartridge housing is a place where the ink cartridges are stored. Unfortunately, this place also accumulates dust and dried ink that needs to be cleaned promptly. Use a cotton swab for hard-to-reach spots or a paper towel folded by four, dip it in rubbing alcohol and rub it a few times to remove the ink and debris.
Step#5- Oil the Stabilizer Bar
The stabilizer bar runs directly in the printer's center, allowing the ink cartridges to travel back and forth across the page. For smooth operation of the stabilizer bar, it is required to be oiled now and then.
Put some drops of oil on the bar. Then, slide the cartridge housing using your hands along the bar to get a good coating.
Step#6- Reinsert the Cartridges
Once the internal components are cleaned adequately for dried or excess ink and are dust-free. Plugin the power cord and add back the ink cartridges.
Step#7- General Clean-up
It is always best to be thorough in your work. Once the printer's internal components are cleaned, let us clean the paper pick-up assembly with a soft, damp cloth; after it is dried, fill it with a fresh stack of paper.
Use the access door to clean the rollers and the sides for dust. You may use a cotton swab if needed.
Now, spray some glass cleaner over the printer's exterior, clean it with a paper towel, and let it air dry.
Print a test page to check if the printer issues have been solved, and you will receive a clean sheet blotch and marks-free.
How to automatically clean HP printhead
You can run an automatic cleaning cycle on your printer when facing print issues.
Every HP printer has software for cleaning functions; this can be found under the 'printer maintenance' section of the printer's display menu.
The print head cleaning cycle may take a few minutes; some ink will be used during the process.
Once completed, print a test page and check the result; you may run the print head cleaning again if the print does not come out clean.
If you are unsatisfied with the check result, it is better to clean the clogged printhead manually.
How to clean Canon printer's print heads
All Canon printers have a built-in cleaning function in their printer software.
Step#1– Switch On the printer and open the home screen.
Step#2– Select Maintenance; on the next screen, select the Cleaning option.
Step#3- On being asked to start cleaning, select Yes.
The process will take a minute; you can put a nozzle check test page to check if the print issue has been resolved.
A well-maintained printer will save you time and keep the flow of work going. The maintenance of an inkjet printer will take just a few minutes, and the above steps will give you a detailed explanation of how it is done. If something goes wrong, do not try to fix it yourself; take your printer to a repair shop or consult a technician.

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Calibration of Instruments
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Recently, I was filling out forms for my son to test for his driver's permit at the DMV. The woman helping me complimented my handwriting. We briefly chatted about how handwriting may be becoming a lost art. Later on that day, I thought about that in light of the virtual learning that has been going… Continue reading How to Teach Handwriting at Home
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Couriers delivering growth
The economic recovery has officially come to the logistics industry—or at least to the courier side of the business
That's the conclusion drawn by Gary Breininger of Brampton, Ontario-based Breininger & Associates in a survey of the courier market.
The Canadian Next Day or Later Delivery Courier Market Sizing Study—2011 reports there is growth in the sector.
"It's encouraging that in 2011 our estimates suggest the market has gone past pre-recession levels, and by that I mean 2008 levels. So it has effectively emerged and it's back on a growth tangent," said Breininger.
Admittedly though, it's a slow growth he is seeing.
"We're certainly not talking about any great growth to write home about going forward. We feel that in 2012 the market might grow just under two percent, maybe one-point-eight or one-point-nine in terms of volume."
But he adds that in a mature market such as North America, slower growth rates should be expected.
There were a number of factors pushing the growth, but perhaps the main one was the fuel surcharge companies are charging their customers.
"Fuel is a big issue on the minds of people managing supply chains," he said. "In 2011, our estimates are revenue grew by over nine percent and a good portion of that growth is attributable to the fuel surcharge because fuel has been going up.
"With the fuel surcharge, we estimate the market revenue grew by just over nine percent. Excluding the fuel surcharge—I keep everything constant except I pretend there are no fuel surcharges—the increase in revenue was only 4.5 percent. That means forty to fifty percent of the revenue growth is attributable to fuel surcharge charges."
While many of the numbers demonstrated growth, the numbers for express shipments were less than robust.
"The continued emphasis on cost control on the part of shippers is illustrated in the differences in growth for express versus non-express shipments. We've seen this trend for the last four or five years. It's called de-speeding.
"Our 2011 numbers reflect the fact there is a continued emphasis on cost control and how that's playing out is there is continued use of nonexpress services whenever and wherever possible. Growth rates are lower for express than they are for non-express."
Thee report also finds that larger courier companies dominate the market and will increase their market share in the future.
"The big guys keep getting bigger. We feel that in 2012, the share of market represented by the non-majors is probably going to shrink by another half percent. There are lots of reasons why this trend has started and continues to carry on. The customers are looking for the best value possible. It's no longer about just moving the goods from A to B. It's about the bells and whistles and the value-adds. The visibility. The ability to do things online.
"I want to make it clear, I'm not suggesting that 10 years out it's going to be a three- or four-company market. There are some very well established niche players that I think are going to do well, but they'll do well because of the fact they're niche players."
For courier companies wanting higher rates of growth, they might want to turn to their international divisions.
"We think international growth outside of Canada, is going to continue. We think it will outpace domestic growth. Yes, it's not as robust as it used to be in the heydays of the mid-2000s, but it's certainly not like it was in 2009 in the middle of the recession."


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I know, but I'm going to take the other one. L. Indeed that won't do--you'll be ever so much too late for your lesson. CL. No, the lesson-time has been put an hour later. L. (satisfied, then suddenly). But, Clara, that train and the late lesson together will make you late to Mrs. Hapgood's luncheon. CL. No, the train leaves fifteen minutes earlier than it used to. L. (satisfied). Tell Mrs. Hapgood, etc., etc., etc. (which Clara promises to do). Clara, dear, after the luncheon--I hate to put this on you--but could you do two or three little shopping-errands for me? CL. Oh, it won't trouble me a bit-I can do it. (Takes a list of the things she is to buy-a list which she will presently hand to another.)
At 3 or 4 P.M. Clara takes the things brought from New York, studies over her part a little, then goes to her mother's room.
LIVY. It's very good of you, dear. Of course, if I had known it was going to be so snowy and drizzly and sloppy I wouldn't have asked you to buy them. Did you get wet? CL. Oh, nothing to hurt. L. You took a cab both ways? CL. Not from the station to the lesson-the weather was good enough till that was over. L. Well, now, tell me everything Mrs. Hapgood said.
Clara tells her a long yarn-avoiding novelties and surprises and anything likely to inspire questions difficult to answer; and of course detailing the menu, for if it had been the feeding of the 5,000 Livy would have insisted on knowing what kind of bread it was and how the fishes were served. By and by, while talking of something else:
LIVY. Clams!--in the end of December. Are you sure it was clams? CL. I didn't say cl---I meant Blue Points. L. (tranquilized). It seemed odd. What is Jean doing? CL. She said she was going to do a little typewriting. L. Has she been out to-day? CL. Only a moment, right after luncheon. She was determined to go out again, but----
L. How did you know she was out? CL. (saving herself in time). Katie told me. She was determined to go out again in the rain and snow, but I persuaded her to stay in. L. (with moving and grateful admiration). Clara, you are wonderful! the wise watch you keep over Jean, and the influence you have over her; it's so lovely of you, and I tied here and can't take care of her myself. (And she goes on with these undeserved praises till Clara is expiring with shame.)
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Testimony of Nathan A. Benefield to Pennsylvania House State Government Committee, August 15, 2012
Good morning, my name is Nathan Benefield; I am the director of policy analysis for the Commonwealth Foundation, Pennsylvania's free-market think tank based here in Harrisburg. I wish to thank Chairman Metcalfe and Chairman Josephs and the members of the committee for the opportunity to testify today.
While today's hearing focuses on four bills before this committee, I recognize that these are part of a larger package of reforms being introduced by Rep. Roae, and that they fit into the context of broader discussions of higher education funding and reform, including a new commission convened by Gov. Corbett. So I would like to begin with some perspective on higher education in Pennsylvania, then offer some comments on these specific bills.
There are two main problems with the status quo in higher education. The first is the rising cost of attending college. Tuition growth at public universities has far exceeded the rate of inflation in recent years.
While students rarely pay "sticker price" (nationally, fewer than 12 percent of students at private institutions paid the sticker price last year, according to the College Board), actual end prices and student debt have been rising just as rapidly. Pennsylvania college seniors who graduated in 2010 carried an average $28,599 in debt, about $3,000 more than the national average, and the 5th highest among the 50 states.
This price increase has been driven by the growth in university spending. Public universities in Pennsylvania spend, on average, $79,514 per student completion, compared to the national four-year public average of $68,617. Cost drivers include a dramatic increase in the number of administrators per student ratio, an increase in spending on construction and new buildings, and a decline in the amount of time faculty spend in the classroom.
Compared to our state-related universities, state system schools have done better in controlling costs. Tuition and required fees at PASSHE schools increase 76 percent over the past 10 years, compared with increases at Pittsburgh and Penn State of more than 100 percent, and growth of nearly 90 percent.
Of course, that isn't to say there isn't wasteful spending at state system schools. For an example, look no further than long-time California University of Pennsylvania president Angelo Armenti Jr. Armenti was fired after massive construction cost overruns on a new convocation center and an audit that revealed numerous examples of questionable use of university dollars.
The second, and arguably more troubling trend, is the lack of academic performance by institutions of higher education. On average, 60.3 percent of students enrolling in Pennsylvania's four-year public universities don't graduate in four years. Almost 38 percent will not graduate in six years.
At state system schools, six-year graduation rates range from 24 percent at Cheyney University to 65 percent at West Chester University. Unfortunately, taxpayer subsidies of universities have never been tied to performance.
Graduation Rates at SSHE Schools, 2010 | ||
Institution Name | 4 Years | 6 Years |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | 41% | 63% |
California University of Pennsylvania | 33% | 55% |
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | 13% | 24% |
Clarion University of Pennsylvania | 26% | 49% |
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | 36% | 58% |
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | 23% | 45% |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | 31% | 54% |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 33% | 54% |
Lock Haven University | 30% | 53% |
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | 26% | 45% |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 37% | 61% |
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | 43% | 60% |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 36% | 61% |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania | 39% | 65% |
Source: IPEDS: http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/ |
Given this context, the Commonwealth Foundation has three recommendations that should guide higher education reform to make Pennsylvania's universities more responsive to the needs of students and lower the cost of higher education for families and taxpayers.
Fund students, not institutions. The first principle of reform is that taxpayer funding should be aimed at students, which is more effective at reducing college costs than direct appropriations to selected schools.
Institutional subsidies have done little to stem the tide of rising tuition. One study finds that for every dollar of taxpayer subsidies to institutions, only 30 cents goes toward lowering tuition. Flat grants to students, which don't vary with university tuition, would be a more effective tool for making college more affordable.
Moreover, student grants-in particular federal student aid-provide perverse incentives. That is, "student need" is typically calculated using the cost of tuition at the chosen university. Students attending more expensive schools can get larger grants and subsidized loans. This encourages universities to raise tuition to get more funding from taxpayer sources. Rather, state (and federal) student aid should be flat grants to students based solely on their family income and wealth.
Shifting taxpayer funding in this direction would foster competition among institutions by encouraging them to first consider the student's needs and ability to pay. University funding would be solely based on their ability to attract students, making them more accountable to demonstrate their value to students. It would also take politics out of higher education funding, in which schools are rewarded for the success of their lobbyists.
Moreover, such reform would help ensure students attend the right school for them. While most careers today require some education beyond high school, this does not always mean a four-year college program. Indeed, many students would be better served attending community colleges, vocational schools, or other professional programs and training where they are more likely to get career skills, as well as more likely to finish their degree or certificate program. A funding system which treats students equally regardless of which institution they choose would better provide for the educational needs of our workforce.
Emphasize instruction over research. To the extent taxpayers continue to support specific colleges and universities, these funds should be dedicated to the education of students, not to auxiliary functions. Over the years, lighter teaching loads have been implemented to encourage more research at universities. This trend drives up the cost of higher education as institutions must hire additional faculty.
State system schools were established with a mission to provide high quality education at the lowest cost (with a specific focus on preparing future teachers). And notably, PASSHE schools have not seen the dramatic decline in faculty time with students that has occurred at Penn State and Pittsburgh, based on the annual reports provided by the Pennsylvania Joint State Government Commission.
Change in Weekly Faculty Hours 1979-2010 | ||||||
Number of FT Faculty | Total Student Contact | Instructional Support | Research | Other University Service | Total | |
Lincoln | 88% | 7% | -8% | 21% | 143% | 15% |
Penn State | 87% | -27% | -11% | 93% | -41% | -2% |
Pitt | 94% | -29% | -28% | 55% | -9% | -2% |
Temple | 23% | -14% | 22% | 24% | -32% | 0% |
SSHE Schools (Total) | 64% | -8% | -2% | 6% | 9% | 0% |
Source: Joint State Government Commission, Instructional Output and Faculty Salary Costs of the State-Related and State-Owned Universities: http://jsg.legis.state.pa.us/ |
Tie university funding to policy goals. The third principle for reform is that students and universities must be held accountable for any taxpayer support they receive.
For starters, university funding should be explicitly tied to reductions in tuition. Prior to this year, there was not direct tie between state funding for universities and tuition decisions. As part of the budget deal, in exchange for getting the same funding as last year, state schools agreed to hold tuition increases to 3.2 percent.
Funding decisions should also take into account academic performance. However, the lack of information on student outcomes and teaching performance makes accountability difficult. Did the University of Pittsburgh have a strong academic performance last year? It is hard to say. Commercial college rankings, like U.S. News and World Report, are of limited use because they measure inputs, (like the SAT scores of incoming students), not educational quality.
Finally, universities that receive taxpayer funding should exhibit complete transparency. Under the current Right-To-Know law, state-related universities-Penn State, Temple, the University of Pittsburgh and Lincoln-are exempt from standard right-to-know requests. The current law requires the universities to post their 990 tax forms, the salaries of officers and directors, and the highest 25 salaries, but these documents provide little insight into universities' enormous spending. In the wake of the Jerry Sandusky trial, there has been a renewed push for requiring full transparency from state-related universities (other bills before this committee address that issue). All taxpayer-supported institutions should be subject to full transparency and provide more rigorous performance and outcome data.
So given this context and principles for reform, I'll offer a few comments on the bills under discussion today.
- House Bill 2442 would make the payment of the student activity fees voluntary for state system students. This reform would help make state system schools more affordable, and would focus on academics, not extracurricular activities. The mandatory fees at PASSHE schools range from $1,557 to $2,729 per student for 2012-13.
To the extent these fees can be made optional-that is, students can be excluded from activities and programs they choose not to pay for-they should be.
- House Bill 2443 would prohibit PASSHE schools from providing free or reduced tuition to relatives of employees of any state system institution. While this benefit for faculty and staff certainly has a high cost attached to it, and elimination would save money and potentially allow for tuition reductions, it is also a common benefit among public and private universities. Eliminating this benefit could hamper state system school's ability to attract quality faculty and staff.
Compensation and benefits for state system employees certainly need to be considered carefully in light of the cost to taxpayers and students, but HB 2443 is problematic as a stand-alone bill.
- House Bill 2444 would establish a moratorium on new construction at PASSHE schools through June 2014. Given fiascos with certain construction projects at PASSHE schools, and the rising cost of universities' "edifice complex," this addresses an important problem. However, it is only a temporary solution, as universities will need to construct new buildings, and reform must ensure these projects are done responsibly and cost-effectively.
- House Bill 2446 would prohibit PASSHE schools from providing paid sabbaticals to their employees. While some universities do provide this benefit, it is largely an incentive for research institutions. As PASSHE schools, and taxpayer support for them, are intended to provide instruction to college students, paid sabbaticals divert resources away from teaching and add to the cost of tuition
Paid sabbaticals are a benefit that could be done away with without harming, and arguably enhancing, the quality of education.
I thank you for the opportunity to testify today, and look forward to any questions.


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Hire an Expert Contractor Hiring a professional HVAC contractor might sound a bit expensive but if you count all the short-term and long-term benefits, you'll see how hiring an expert can save you from a lot of troubles. Apart from helping you choose the right model, an expert will also clean your ducts and install them properly so no air gets wasted on the way. If you don't clean your ductwork and install your residential and commercial HVAC system improperly, your furnace and air conditioning unit will work more than usual to adjust your room's temperature which is why you end up with a huge energy bill. Also, if your ducts have any holes, a lot of the air will get wasted on the way.


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Local briefs for Jan. 30, 2017
Published 8:06 am Monday, January 30, 2017
Dementia/Alzheimer's caregivers support group
There will be an Alzheimer's and Dementia Care support group meeting at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at First United Methodist Church on South Main Street. Any caregiver is welcome to attend meetings. Meetings will include discussions about topics pertinent to Alzheimers or Dementia care and open discussion among caregivers. For more information, contact Sandra Johnson at 859-293-2968.
Winchester Lions Club meeting Jan. 31
The Winchester Lions Club will have a meeting to reorganize itself at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Arby's. It is open to anyone interested in joining and helping revitalize the 86-year-old club. For more information, call Frank Farmer at 744-6103.
Clark 4-H Council meeting
The Clark County 4-H Council will meet at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Extension Office, 1400 Fortune Drive.
AARP meeting Jan. 31
AARP Chapter 632 will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at the James B. Allen Generations Center. Winchester Mayor Ed Burtner will be the speaker. The meeting will be canceled if school is closed for weather.
Sylvania retirees meeting Feb. 14
Winchester GTE/Sylvania/Osram/UAW retirees will gather for lunch 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Broadway Café in Winchester. All Winchester Sylvania retirees and former employees are welcome to join us for lunch. If Clark County Schools are closed because of weather, the group will NOT gather for lunch.
Nurse aide classes to be offered
Community Education is offering a state registered nurse aide class this spring. Classes begin March 7 and continue through May 21. Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuition is $280 and is due by Feb. 24. Contact Community Education at 859-745-3946 or firstname.lastname@example.com or 24 W. Lexington Ave., Ste. 220 (inside Kentucky Bank) for more information or to register. Full details are available at http://teach.clarkschools.net/Depts/CommEd or communityedclarkcounty on Facebook.
Class of 1948 luncheon
The Clark County High School Class of 1948 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Maddie's on Main.


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Hi there
I have a survey where i need to set up a question where the answers are given on a scale of 0, 1 or 2. Or from easy to moderately easy to hard to impossible. The first type that i need to display looks like this:
I know i need to use the table-list option is the appearance column and use a "select_one type, but i do not know how to associate my select_one questions to the choice list of 1, 2 and 3
The second one i need to convert to Survey123 is:
Could someone please give me some assistance. I am not too sure how to set these up
Hi Admin Admin
The table-list appearance displays a series of select_one questions in a choice grid. The select_one questions must be contained in a group, and all of the select_one questions must use the same choice list. To use the table-list appearance, set the appearance for the begin group question to table-list. Please see a demo survey attached. Please find more info on the table-list appearance here: Appearance—ArcGIS Survey123 | Documentation.
For the second question you could use the select_multiple question type. With this question type the respondent can select any choices that apply. Note that selected choices are stored in one field as a comma-separated string. If you wish to save the choices in separate fields you could use the technique described in this blog post https://community.esri.com/groups/survey123/blog/2017/08/30/understanding-multiple-choice-questions-... (see the "Controlling how user selections are stored in ArcGIS" section). There are also several appearances that apply to select_multiple questions. Please see Appearance—ArcGIS Survey123 | Documentation for more information.
An alternative is to use table-list with a yes/no choice list (also demonstrated in the attached survey).
Thanks Jim. This helped a lot


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The chief minister of the Northern Province, C V Wigneswaran said on Thursday that the NPC would not back the proposed 20th Amendment to Sri Lanka's constitution.
He said the amendment was aimed at concentrating Provincial Council powers within the parliament.
The amendment which aims to hold all the Provincial Council elections on the same day was last month approved by the Cabinet and tabled in parliament on Wednesday. It would be discussed by the NPC on September 4th, the chief minister said.
The draft Amendment removes the power of Provincial Councils to call for early elections and grants parliament the power to determine the date on which all the Provincial Councils will be dissolved.
The Amendment also makes clear that "in the event of any inconsistency between the Sinhala and Tamil texts of this Act, the Sinhala text shall prevail."
See here for draft 20th Amendment.
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When I heard you talk about an impossible goal, my mind immediately went to setting a goal around my brand-new coaching business.
So far I have just two low-paying clients (transitioned from free coaching), some assets I've established (podcast + email list), and another, unrelated business I want to continue to run.
The impossible goal I want to set for myself is to generate 100K of revenue just from my coaching business, without any decrease in revenue in my other business.
It feels like a massive stretch, but not impossible because I'm a VIP scholar and I know I can easily blow my own mind if I stick to it. 🙂
Is it OK to shoot for "massive stretch" rather than "impossible"?
(And, just so you know, less than 4 hours after setting this goal and getting started with the homework, I had signed on two new high-ticket clients. Amazing, huh?)


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WILD PANTHER is a video slot game, controlled by random numbers with five rotating reels and 5 possible pay lines. Each of the 5 reels is marked with symbols and each time a play is made, the five reels stop at random. In the play window a selection of a total of 15 symbols is then shown (3 symbols per reel). The amount you win depends on certain symbol combi-nations and the amount you bid.
Gametype: Videoslot
Reel Configuration: 5 (reels) x3 (rows)
Payline configuration: 5
Symbols: 11
Scatter: YES
Wild: YES
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Developing your leadership skills is crucial in both your personal and professional life. It helps you become an effective leader who can motivate, inspire, and guide others towards achieving common goals. However, developing these skills is not always easy, and it takes time, effort, and dedication to achieve mastery. In this article, we will share some tips and strategies that can help you develop your leadership skills and become a successful leader in your field.
Identify Your Leadership Style
The first step in developing your leadership skills is to identify your leadership style. There are many leadership styles, and each one has its strengths and weaknesses. Some people are natural-born leaders, while others need to develop their skills through training and practice. The most common leadership styles include autocratic, democratic, transformational, and laissez-faire. Understanding your leadership style can help you play to your strengths and work on your weaknesses.
Develop Strong Communication Skills
Effective communication is a fundamental skill for any leader. You must be able to communicate your ideas, goals, and expectations clearly and concisely to your team members. You should also be a good listener and be open to feedback and suggestions. Developing your communication skills can help you build strong relationships with your team members and foster a positive work environment.
Lead by Example
As a leader, you must lead by example. You cannot expect your team members to follow your instructions if you do not practice what you preach. You must set a good example by demonstrating the qualities you expect from your team members. For example, if you expect your team to be punctual, you must also be punctual. If you expect your team to work hard, you must also work hard.
Build Trust and Respect
Trust and respect are essential components of effective leadership. You must earn the trust and respect of your team members by being honest, transparent, and fair. You should also treat everyone with respect, regardless of their position in the organization. Building trust and respect takes time and effort, but it is essential for creating a positive work environment.
Encourage Creativity and Innovation
Leaders should encourage creativity and innovation in their teams. You should be open to new ideas and encourage your team members to think outside the box. Creating an environment that fosters creativity and innovation can help your team members feel valued and motivated.
Develop Conflict Resolution Skills
Conflict is inevitable in any organization, and as a leader, you must be able to resolve conflicts effectively. You should develop your conflict resolution skills by learning how to listen actively, mediate disputes, and negotiate compromises. Conflict resolution skills can help you build stronger relationships with your team members and create a more harmonious work environment.
Continuously Learn and Improve
Leadership is a continuous learning process, and you must be willing to learn and improve continually. You should seek out opportunities to develop your skills, whether it is through training, mentoring, or coaching. You should also be open to feedback and constructive criticism and use it to improve your performance.
In conclusion, developing your leadership skills is a continuous process that requires time, effort, and dedication. By identifying your leadership style, developing strong communication skills, leading by example, building trust and respect, encouraging creativity and innovation, developing conflict resolution skills, and continuously learning and improving, you can become an effective leader who can motivate, inspire, and guide others towards achieving common goals.


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Martin House Hospice Care for Children and Young People is to purchase a specially adapted vehicle thanks to a £38,000 grant from the region's Freemasons.
The Boston Spa charity will receive its cheque at the Province of Yorkshire West Riding's annual meeting, being held at Harrogate's Royal Hall on Tuesday (May 7).
Martin House is one of six Yorkshire organisations to benefit from a £123,000 "major grants" windfall, ranging in value from £10,000 to £38,000.
The grant will be used to purchase a new, specially-adapted vehicle to transport up to three children and a carer. It will also accommodate children in their increasingly more complex wheelchairs.
Provincial Grand Master David S Pratt, said:
It is an absolute honour to be able to present this deserving charity with this grant, and I look forward to doing so at our Provincial Grand Lodge annual meeting in Harrogate.
This money has all been raised thanks to Freemasons from throughout our Province, and I am extremely grateful for their generosity and continued support of the charity.
Charity is, and always has been, at the heart of Freemasonry, and it will continue to be so for as long as our ancient and honourable institution exists.
Sarah Smith from Martin House said:
We are delighted to receive the support of the Freemasons, and this vehicle will make a huge difference to us. It will enable us to take children and young people on more trips and outings, helping them to enjoy more activities and make precious memories during their stays at Martin House.


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Wpit18.com is an online registration portal for roster fights in the Philippines, where a person can sign up to compete. The top roosters compete in this event, and the winner's owner is rewarded. Let's look at some details about the wpit18 event.
Richard Lubicky, CEO of Real People Search stated that Wpit18 is a kind of a frontend of WPC or we can say Wpit18 com is a landing page for WPC where clients can register themselves and take part in various competitions or even can bet on them. To make an occasion fruitful like each association Wpit18 and WPC makes a few guidelines and guidelines to be trailed by the clients to make the occasion effective.
What exactly is WPC and how does it function?
There's a phrase for it: WPC. The World Pitmasters Cup, or WPC, is an internet tournament held in the Philippines. Various users participate in this competition, but before you participate in the WPC tournament, you should be aware of the following facts:
- The World Pitmasters Cup has its own set of rules and regulations.
- You must follow these rules before registering on wpit18.com.
- The event will be televised live on Wpit18.com as it begins.
- Every procedure required for this event has been completed prior to its broadcast.
- This roster battle event is well-known in the Philippines, so it gains more attention on the internet on that particular day.
- Players arrive with their cocks on event day and fight in the ring. A referee assigns a specified time to achieve the best results.
Online Registration at Wpit18.com
- To participate in the wpit18 live event, go to the wpit18 login page and then to the wpit18 dashboard.
- Enter your username and password; if you don't remember your username or password, click the forgot password link.
- If you are a new user, simply select CONTACT US from the drop-down menu.
- The Viber, WhatsApp, and other contact numbers are given, but there is no online form submission mechanism.
- They will take you through the rest of the process after you contact the officials.
- After that, enter your username and password to access the wpit18 dashboard login.
This event is not only for men, but also for ladies. Many foreigners take advantage of this opportunity and compete in the World Pitmasters Cup.
Is wpit18.com safe and legal?
Looking at this in general, it is not safe or legal. No one has given us permission to injure any bird, animal, or other living thing in the natural world. Wpit18 and WPC are considered unlawful in the majority of countries. However, in some countries, such as the Philippines, it is considered a lawful sport. They can also easily organize and host this event at any time.
Final Words
In my opinion, we should take care of birds and animals rather than allowing them to fight. These birds have the right to live and fly without restriction. As a result, these aspects of games should be avoided except for human desire. Gamblers should put their money into something worthwhile.


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With a contemporary design in harmony with nature, Saigon Sky Garden is one of the central buildings in District 1.
24 hours per day service and support to solve any problems arising. Free Vietnamese magazines and leaflets for Japanese people on the front desk. The receptionists at Saigon Sky Garden are warm and always in good spirits to provide necessary information for resident as well as to convey resident's requests to the appropriate department. Check-in and check-out are also performed smoothly and accurately.


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The Buffalo National River: A 45 Year Effort
On March 1, 1972, the Buffalo River was first "saved" through its official establishment as a National River. Forty-five years later we find this an opportunity to glance back in time and honor the people and continued efforts that have allowed our acclaimed and widely-loved Buffalo River to remain free flowing and natural.
Save the Buffalo (TAKE 1):
The battle to originally save the Buffalo River first began back in the 1930s with the Flood Control Act of 1938, an act that included the Buffalo River in national damming plans for hydroelectric power. Though these plans were set aside during the chaos of World War II, the early 1960s brought with them the reinitiating of such plans. The Army Corps of Engineers had selected two potential damming spots along the Buffalo and it was time to take action. However, an unwavering group of conservationists, heavily opposed to such damming, spurred political uproar that would last for over ten years to come. Leading anti-damming advocates, such as the Ozark Society led by Neil Compton, understood the importance of a free-flowing, natural river and ecosystem, while locals to the Buffalo River area aided in the fight.
In 1971, the tension finally broke. After years of political maneuvering and media attention, Congress finally voted to "save" the Buffalo from damming, by establishing it as the country's first "national river." Forty-five years later, these efforts still hold strong-- the Buffalo National River still flows free for 135 miles, marking it as one of the last remaining free flowing rivers in the lower 48 states.
Save the Buffalo (TAKE 2):
While we acclaim the efforts of those who have come before us, there is now new stormy water to tread. In 2013, the C&H/Cargill corporate hog farms established major operational plants in the Mt. Judea, AR area, specifically on Big Creek, a major Buffalo National River tributary. Due to the inevitable pollution that large scale corporate farming has, the disposition of the Buffalo National River is once again under scrutiny. In direct response to the massive threat that the runoff waste warrants the Buffalo River, the Buffalo River Watershed Alliance (BRWA) was established. Its volunteers work tirelessly to fund grounds for legal protection of the rivers as well as to advocate and educate the public and legislators on the environmental and public health risks posed by CAFOs in the Buffalo National River watershed.
How Can You Help?
In the recent months, we have made it a mission at Fayettechill to educate our audience and support organizations like the BRWA that are working to keep our beautiful river natural and clean.
There is now a call to "Save the Buffalo River... Again!" The "again" represents the call to raise funds and awareness about the risk that the corporate hog farm pose to the Buffalo. After 45 years of protection as a National River, we refuse to let pollution forever harm this natural artifact and state gem. Educate your friends & community, donate to the BRWA directly here, or support the cause by buying one of our Buffalo fundraising tees.


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Life Skool, a 501(c)(3), is unique in that we target, but are not limited to, working with students who are most venerable to entering the juvenile justice or adult correctional system. This is identified through family involvement, school discipline, and the community supervision system. The average Life Skool students come from socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods, single-parent homes, and cultures of hardship, often resulting in unstable behaviors based on survival and antisocial tendencies. We promise to eliminate the challenges and barriers that our students face. Life Skool aims to disrupt this cycle through our core values: family, career, and environment. With our program, students will develop the skills of leadership identification, self-empowerment, and conflict resolution. Studies have shown these skills can reduce the appeal of criminal activity and prevent a revolving door in the criminal justice system. With your continued support, our students and countless more can overcome their barriers and be exposed to opportunities that will empower them to unlock their highest potential to succeed in life and discover who they are.
Donate To Help Youth Leadership Development
$2,000 funds six months of individualized mentoring for one student.
$1,000 supports Darius Pettway Life Skool Mentoring Program for two students per year.
$250 will support one student registration fee for Darius Pettway Youth Leadership Conference.
$150 will support Life Skool mentoring program graduation uniform and reception for two students per school.
$50 will gift one student our "Unlocking Your Hidden Leadership Workbook" and writing utensils required for each program.
$30 will support one student's registration fees for our day leadership workshop class.
$10 will support enrichment programs and supplies.
Please consider a generous donation, and thanks for helping Darius Pettway Life Skool students to unlock their hidden potential.