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Despite the severe downturn in construction brought on by the recession, industry experts are expecting the green building market to more than double by 2013. In its market research report, "2009 Green Outlook: Trends Driving Change," McGraw-Hill Construction, New York, is predicting sustainable design and construction to reach $96 billion to $140 billion for residential and non-residential buildings. Among other reasons, the report credits governmental policies and regulations, which run the gamut from encouraging to requiring green building practices and the development/use of green technologies, for insulating the green building market from the negative forces ruling the current construction economic climate.
As a direct result of recent green federal lighting codes, standards, and regulations, U.S. demand for advanced and energy-efficient lighting products alone is forecast to grow 10.9% annually through 2013, according to Cleveland-based market researcher Freedonia Group. Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) will lead the market, followed by advanced high-intensity discharge (HID) and halogen lamps and fixtures. In addition, proposed legislation requiring higher degrees of conservation from non-building lighting will spur market gains for outdoor equipment and other lighting systems associated with public sector infrastructure projects, which could potentially benefit from stimulus funding as well.
The 30% solution
In the latest rounds of revisions to the two primary federal baseline building energy codes — International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1, "Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings," (ASHRAE 90.1) — the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking more compatibility between the two codes as well as improvements in energy efficiency over codes from previous years. If accepted, these more stringent requirements would be a step toward codes that mandate net-zero building requirements, which the DOE hopes would result in its ultimate goal for net-zero buildings to be cost-effective alternatives to traditional construction by 2025.
"Our committee's objective is to minimize the negative environmental impact of our work as much as possible, but at the same time we still want to be able to produce quality, luminous environments for people to live and work in, and be happy and comfortable," says Glenn Heinmiller, chair of the energy committee for the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), Chicago, and principal at Cambridge, Mass.-based architectural lighting design firm Lam Partners. "It's a balancing act that takes careful design of energy codes."
The DOE is seeking to shore up energy efficiency in the 2012 IECC by 30% over the 2006 IECC. One proposal designed to meet this goal will result in a new section in the commercial code, offering designers and developers three different choices, one of which is to implement a more energy-efficient lighting system. Additionally, a proposal to the International Residential Code (IRC), a subsection of the IECC, would require all new homes to start with 60% efficient lighting, regardless of compliance method.
The Report of Public Hearing for the 2012 IECC is available on the International Code Council's Web site at http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/codes/Pages/09-10_ROH.aspx. From now until July 1, 2010, public comments may be submitted to challenge or support the Code Development Committee's decisions or to suggest modifications to a code change proposal. The Final Action Hearings (FAH) will be held in Charlotte, N.C., from Oct. 28-Nov.1, 2010. Changes approved at the FAH will be published in the 2012 IECC.
Through ASHRAE 90.1-2010 — targeted for publication in September 2010 — DOE also seeks to reduce energy use in buildings by at least 30%, as compared to Standard 90.1-2004. Proposed changes in lighting for the 2010 version include reduced lighting loads, lighting power densities, required daylighting, higher equipment efficiencies, and lighting and daylighting controls.
Some lighting designers fear the proposed changes to the current energy codes could raise the bar too high. They are concerned the conservation demands in the energy codes could outpace the ability of technology to meet the decreases in lighting power density, meaning cuts to wattage requirements that could restrict creative freedom and erode lighting quality. The result would be efficient buildings, but lighting quality would be sacrificed to achieve efficiency goals.
"If the codes get ahead of the technology, you could end up with a situation where you couldn't design a decent building that would be pleasant to be in," says Heinmiller. "In the past, the codes lagged behind technology but now they are catching up. So with lighting, you constantly update the code based on currently available technology."
Recently, there has been a growing discussion to change the code measurement from watts per square foot to kilowatt hours per square foot per year, thus effectively changing the burden of meeting conservation mandates from the design side to maintenance and operations.
Federal phaseouts
In July 2009, the DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's (EERE) Building Technologies Program, which sets minimum efficiency standards for residential appliances and commercial equipment on more than 40 product groups, issued new energy-efficiency standards for commercial general-service fluorescent lamps (GSFLs) (click here to see Table 1) and halogen and incandescent reflector lamps (IRLs) (click here to see Table 2)), which will become effective on July 14, 2012.
The DOE is also in the process of reviewing energy conservation standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts, building on previous rulings that essentially stopped the use of magnetic ballasts. A public meeting was held April 26, 2010, to discuss and receive comments on the proposed standards, analytical tools, and results of primary analyses. After consideration of the comments, the DOE will prepare a notice of proposed rulemaking, which will be published in the Federal Register. Following that, members of the public will have an opportunity to submit comments on the proposed standards.
The recent rulings are not expected to have much of an impact on new construction, particularly with regard to fluorescent lamps. "These changes, as they phase in over the next three years, are pretty much inconsequential for architectural lighting designers," says Heinmiller, explaining that T12 lamps and less-efficient T8 lamps have not been specified for new projects in quite some time. "All the tools that are available to us now will still be available."
However, the ruling on the IRLs is expected to raise the up-front costs for these fixtures. "If a customer is already using a good quality T8 lamp or system, they're not going to see much change at all," says Pam Horner, director of government, regulatory, and industry relations for Osram Sylvania, Danvers, Mass. "But in the reflector lamp portion of that rulemaking, they'll definitely see a difference because you've got to put extra coatings on the capsules and add reflectors. All of that will drive the cost up."
Most affected by the IRL ruling will be homeowners, retailers, and hospitality and restaurant owners. However, many of the higher-end commercial users have already made the switch, according to Horner. "A lot of those folks already understand the long-term benefit of higher efficacy so they don't pay the higher utility bills," she explains. "Many of them have already moved on to other technologies (see Is Solid-State Lighting Ready for Prime Time? on page 23).
Because of increased efficiency, life cycle costs will be lower. "If you can do the lighting job for fewer watts for the same amount of light, you use less energy and incur a lower overall cost," says Horner. "You recoup the cost that way."
Throw a retrofit
Although fluorescent lamp and ballast rulings may not affect new construction, they could have a large impact on the green retrofit business, particularly for office buildings and industrial facilities. Commercial and industrial users of the linear 4-ft and 8-ft tubes may be facing the choice between one-for-one replacement as the lamps and fixtures fail or are phased out versus performing an upgrade (see DOE Releases Web Tool for Commercial Buildings on page 28). (For information on selling lighting upgrades to building owners and facilities managers, see "Selling Up Without Selling Out" on the EC&M Web at http://ecmweb.com/lighting/tips-selling-lighting-upgrades-090401/index.html.)
A June 2009 market research report conducted in conjunction with Today's Facility Manager magazine, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Rosslyn, Va., reveals that although 96% of surveyed owners of commercial, industrial, institutional, and health care buildings consider sustainability either "important" or "somewhat important," only 41% reported plans to upgrade lighting products and systems within the year. Cost was given as the main reason owners are reluctant to upgrade less efficient lighting products and systems, according to the research report.
Some owners and facilities managers will try to save money by replacing older lamps and ballasts with newer, more efficient ones. However, by doing so, they are missing out on an opportunity to upgrade to more efficient lighting systems in addition to potential improvements to lighting quality. "Controls can be very desirable part of a lamp and ballast upgrade project," says Craig DiLouie, education director, Lighting Controls Association (LCA), Rosslyn, Va. "In existing buildings, lighting controls should be incorporated into lamp and ballast retrofits as well as major renovations to accelerate energy savings and provide additional benefits such as flexibility."
For example, with magnetic ballasts becoming obsolete this summer and T12 lamps being phased out in a few years, building owners may balk at the up-front cost of replacement. However, they should consider upgrading older lighting systems in planned upgrades instead of individual components as they fail, says DiLouie. "An economical and effective solution would be to replace the ballast and the lamp at the same time and upgrade to systems of electronic ballasts and T8 lamps that are rated as compatible," he says. "The alternative would be to mix different lamps and ballasts in the same system, which would affect space appearance, potentially confuse maintenance staff and risk incompatibilities between lamps and ballasts purchased for the space, while denying opportunities to re-evaluate the lighting system and take advantage of volume purchasing."
By planning the upgrade, the owner would have the opportunity to re-evaluate the lighting system and incorporate improvements to lighting quality and also potentially automatic lighting controls to accelerate energy savings.
According to DiLouie, many spaces served by older lighting systems are over lighted, glaring, and designed for tasks that have changed dramatically over decades of workplace evolution. The best solution, in fact, may not be new lamps and ballasts, but an entirely new lighting system, starting with a new design and possibly new luminaires. "This requires thinking of a lighting system as a business asset to the building and its users that should be managed like one," he says.
Building owners may soon have to re-think their outdoor lighting systems as well. The 2009 U.S. House of Representatives Bill HR2454, which contains outdoor lighting provisions, has now turned into Senate Bill S.3059, "National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010." The legislation will regulate two types of lamps that are primarily used outdoors. After Jan. 1, 2016, high-output double-ended quartz halogen lamps must have a minimum efficiency of 27 LPW for lamps with a minimum rated initial lumen value of 6,000 and a maximum initial lumen value of 15,000. In addition, 34 LPW is required for lamps rated with initial lumen value greater than 15,000 and less than 40,000.
After Jan. 1, 2016, no general-purpose mercury vapor lamp may be manufactured. EPAct 2005 banned new mercury vapor fixtures and ballasts, so sales have already been declining. This new provision would complete the transition away from mercury vapor lamps. But perhaps the most notable part of the legislation is the addition of control requirements for outdoor lighting. "If it passes, area lighting, such as in parking lots, will have to have the capability of bringing the light level down to a lower level for the first time," says Horner. "You could interface it with an occupancy sensor or a timer. So you're starting to see control appear in a lot of places to save energy."
In that event, if energy use is distilled down to its essence: power 3 time, the most efficient light fixture is the one that's turned off. "Basically, if you want to save energy, turn off the lights when you don't need them," says Heinmiller. "That's lighting controls."
Sidebar: Is Solid-State Lighting Ready for Prime Time?
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently released analysis findings of the energy savings potential of solid-state lighting (SSL) sources for general illumination applications compared to incandescent and fluorescent lamps and their fixtures. Using an econometric model of the U.S. lighting market, over the analysis period, which spans from 2010-2030, the February 2010 report estimates national energy savings of approximately 1,488 terawatt-hours, representing $120 billion at current energy prices. Yet, in order for the estimated energy savings projection to be realized, SSL will need to achieve substantial improvements in price, efficacy, and operating life to beat out advances in lighting technologies, such as the development of T8 and T5 fluorescent tubes, electronic ballasts, and pulse-start metal-halide high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps.
However, one aspect of SSL technology that could actually benefit conventional lighting is a change in energy measurement, which is at the fixture level for SSL. "With SSL, you start to think of the light source as being more of a system," says Pam Horner, director of government, regulatory, and industry relations for Osram Sylvania, Danvers, Mass. "You measure the entire fixture, such as the LEDs and the heat sinks. So I'm guessing that the lumens per watt numbers attached to lighting in the future are going to apply to the whole light fixture, not just to the light bulb. If you've got light that has to come out of an LED package and it has to hit a reflector — and then make its way around a luminaire — you're going to have another whole set of numbers to deal with."
Sidebar: DOE Releases Web Tool for Commercial Buildings
On May 5, 2009, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) introduced Commercial Lighting Solutions, an interactive Web tool designed to help commercial building owners improve lighting efficiency by at least 30% over ASHRAE 90.1-2004. Developed by DOE in partnership with lighting designers, architects, and commercial end-users, the tool provides energy savings projections based on user input and selections. The solutions are designed to meet or exceed energy savings levels needed to qualify for tax incentives established by the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Commercial users and designers can also use the Web tool to document performance against energy goals that can support end-user applications for incentives and rebates from utilities and state or regional energy-efficiency programs.
Commercial buildings in the United States consume an estimated 18% of total U.S. energy use. In 2006, lighting constituted about 25% of the commercial sector's energy use, making it the largest single component of building energy use and accounting for 42% of a commercial building's cooling load.
Commercial Lighting Solutions is the first commercial technology solution to be launched as part of the DOE's Net-Zero Energy Commercial Building Initiative (CBI). The first application of Commercial Lighting Solutions has been developed and analyzed for five types of retail stores (big box, small box, grocery, specialty market, and drug stores). Solutions for office and institutional buildings are already underway.
CBI aims to achieve marketable net-zero energy commercial buildings by 2025. For more information, visit the Commercial Lighting Solutions tool at https://www.lighting-solutions.org.


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Will Foxconn Unions Impact iPhones Production?
Foxconn unions may soon exert more power, which will impact the global marketplace. 'The Coming Collapse of China' author Gordon Chang discusses on digits.
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The Kingdom or nothing: the life of John Taylor, militant Mormon
Macmillan, 1976 - 406 Seiten
The story of the life and times of John Taylor, a leader in the Mormon Church for over half a century, during the period when it was establishing itself in the United States.
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Rule #1 - Be Patient - Rule #2 - Don't ask when, if you don't contribute - Rule #3 - You have coding skills - LinuxMCE's small brother is available: http://www.agocontrol.com
Hi,One day, I'd like to have almost everything integrated into one system. A/V and automation. I think choice of software is a good place to start and LMCE seems to cover everything nicely.The first system I'd like to automate is the heating system. I'd like to be able to change the temperature via the web and shutdown the boiler when the required temperature is reached. I believe if the system can interface with LMCE then I get the web enabled part for 'free'.I am impressed by the system from heatmiser dot co dot uk (Why can't I post links?). It seems to cover all my bases, but it only controls heating. Does anyone have experience of this system and whether it would be possible to integrate it into LMCE.I am aware of other systems like the Honeywell Hometronic and Conrad systems. Do these or any other (UK compatible) system integrate into LMCE. Preferable from a manufacturer that knows the meaning of aesthetics. Any assistance would be gratefully received.Many thanksWP.S. Mod, why can I not post links???
I have a heatmiser based system (an underfloor heating installation bought from Nu-heat), with a netmonitor (not the current version). I have a copy of the v2 protocol that heatmiser kindly sent me (as well as answering a few other questions).It is my intention to integrate this with my home automation syste, although I'm currently some way off - I don't yet have a working linuxmce system that I've settled on.
Hi Trendent,Are you planning on using the netmonitor as your interface into the LMCE system? Any plans on how you would achieve this? I'm thinking along the lines of setting up a router connected between the Netmonitor and an additional NIC into the LMCE system that runs the Heatmiser protocol.Many thanks
it is possible to send data to the thermostats along the RS485 network but not directly to the netmonitor.the protocol is attached please note we cannot give technical support on its use.
You can connect to any y,b terminal and Y = A and B = B you can draw up to 800mA from the UH1 the thermostats take a maximum of 70mA each.
The netmonitor can only be accessed from the web interface
I'm a bit cold on it at the moment, because it was a while since I looked at it and then I set it aside to come back to later. Let me pull a few of my support enquiry replies out for you (Heatmiser also do a pc connect package - windows not linux):So, basically, the netmonitor provides a web interface that allows you to set and control everything controlled by the heatmiser (plus some extra inputs and outputs - although I have some reservations over how useful they are).....which is fine if you want a web interface to your heating system (which is a good enough first stage for me).If you want to integrate the heatmiser fully into a home automation system then you need to connect to the heatmiser bus using RS485 and use the control code protocol that heatmiser supplly (documentation not brilliant, it might be a bit trial and error to get it going). My initial thought was to use an arduino with an RS485 interface powered by one of the unused thermostat feeds.I didn't get much further than that, because I haven't got my linuxmce system up and running yet. Down the line I would help out if anyone wanted to collaborate on this - unfortunately a network meltdown at work currently means I have zero spare time.Hope it helps.
I realise it will be a bit more hassle, but an arduino board with ethernet shield and io shield (with RS-485) can be had for about £50 against the £120 for the heatmiser ethernet to RS-485. It will also provide some inputs and outputs that can be better integrated with home automation. As I say, I haven't got much past the initial thought process.
Im looking at using these valves etc but dont want to buy them if they wont work. Did this get integrated?


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Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCPAS001, 'Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
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- Reference books for 'Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
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Elements define the essential outcomes
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1. Prepare for pastoral and spiritual care work
1.1 Identify responsibilities in relation to legislative and regulatory requirements for pastoral and spiritual care work
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1.4 Identify rights and responsibilities of self, employer, clients, families and carers
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2.1 Identify organisation's full range of pastoral and spiritual care services
2.2 Identify limitations and parameters of own role
2.3 Identify organisation escalation and crisis procedures
2.4 Identify existing and potential opportunities for referral in accordance with organisation procedures
2.5 Establish relationships with referral network
2.6 Gather internal and external information sources and resources to support pastoral and spiritual care work
3. Establish professional supervision
3.1 Determine supervision and/or mentoring requirements of role in consultation with mentor and/or supervisor
3.2 Establish rapport and work with mentor and/or supervisor to build trust
3.3 Receive and act on feedback to improve pastoral care work
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Aaron2021 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 75 diseños de 23 diseñadores freelance.
Jacka Team
The Jacka Team is a organisation of developing and successful Amway Business Owners based in Australia led by Russell and Gail Jacka.
The core message we would be communicating is 'people helping people'
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The Jacka Team is a organisation of developing and successful Amway Business Owners based in Australia led by Russell and Gail Jacka.
In a nutshell the core message this logo needs to communicate is - 'people helping people'
The overall feel should still be professional, but not heavy corporate. Have a welcoming/relaxed feel but also come across that the organisation is solid, we know what we are doing and can help other do the same.
We are in very close collaboration with the Amway corporation of Australia and would like to have a logo that compliments the Amway Australia website although it's important to not directly copy the theme.
When thinking about the design the main colours to work with are:
Green, Blue, Red, Silver/Platinum
Please do not feel you need to include all these colours in the logo, but if you do please work within those hues. We are planning on developing a new website design (once the logo is finalised) where we will most likely feature the full range of colours, therefore keeping within this set will ensure continuity.
I have attached an image of some of the current Amway branding. Although they use the same colours of Green, Blue, Red & Silver we would like to have ours a little bit lighter and not as strong or hard hitting.
We are a diverse team and the overall feel of the logo should appeal/be accessible to a wide audience ranging from professionals to stay at home parents (I know, i know, I might as well have said everyone, lol) and similarly goes for age demographics, it will need to appeal to Gen-Y's as well as a more mature audience.
Some keywords that may help you get the feel for what we are about:
working together
interconnected from a communication (person to person) perspective
team building
empowering personal growth
people helping people
positive energy and vibrancy
coaching/mentoring (note: the connections with people is the primary focus for this logo, coaching/mentoring is a secondary concept in this instance)
If you have a good idea for it we are open to having the J in Jacka Team modified into a symbol that mimics a J but also conveys our key concepts.
Also acceptable to have Jacka Team written without a space in the middle I.e. JackaTeam as long as there is clear distinction between the words using colours, fonts etc.
Some things that we are not looking for:
Networking (in the traditional computer/technology sense - single node in the middle or top and others spread out from it)
Sales (please do not put $$ or concepts relating to quick cash or money/shopping. Key difference is that we are in a people business that has access to great products, not a product business that has a large team of sales people)
We will require the final file to be in vector format, either .eps or .ai.
In terms of versions we will require a version provided for colour as well as greyscale/b&w
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LAWRENCE, Kan.—Only a few seconds into this particular possession in this particular Kansas practice, Elijah Johnson fired up a jumpshot from just inside the 3-point line on the right side of the court. That this shot did not find the target was not of great significance. Bill Self was not concerned about accuracy, but brevity.
With the weight of eight consecutive Big 12 championships and two Final Four trips in the past five years behind him, Self firmly reminded his newly minted point guard a ball reversal or two might help the offense function more efficiently.
When a couple of trips later young Ben McLemore launched a jumper just one pass into the offensive set, well, that was on Johnson, too.
Such is the education of a point guard.
"For the most part, I can finish his sentences for him," Johnson told Sporting News. "So when he's saying something, I usually don't even hear the end of the sentence. Unless it's a long sentence.
"I know how to read Coach real well, and that's something I definitely try to bring on the court."
Standing 6-4, Johnson arrived at Kansas in the fall of 2009 as Scout.com's No. 29-overall prospect, having played point guard all his life—and well enough to be named all-state in Nevada as a sophomore, junior and senior at Cheyenne High in Las Vegas. Needless to say, he figured he'd be a point guard at KU.
Anyone who saw Johnson start in the NCAA championship game against Kentucky in April could tell it didn't quite turn out that way. Johnson was positioned at shooting guard, with senior Tyshawn Taylor was in control of the ball the majority of the time. Johnson's runs at the point were limited to those moments when Taylor was on the bench. In two games at the Final Four, Taylor left the court for a total of seven minutes.
"I definitely came here thinking I'd be a point guard, and I still am. I think Coach believes in me, but there was somebody ahead of me," Johnson said. "I wouldn't say it was hard to wait. I've been having fun since I got here, just as far as learning everything. It's real neat how much the game is really about, how much detail."
That will be especially true with Kansas this season. The Jayhawks do not feature an abundance of players who specialize in slicing into the defense and creating offense with their own athleticism and dexterity. It is a team that will have to execute its offense precisely and determinedly.
If they are committed to that approach, the reward is in the abundance of players who can make shots from their favorite spots on the floor. Center Jeff Withey has an excellent jump-hook and loves to fire it from the center of the lane, and he also is comfortable as a foul-line jumpshooter. But he isn't physical enough to consistently command his spot in the low post, and he needs some screening action to get him open.
McLemore is an extraordinary shooter with impressive athleticism. At this point, he does not handle the ball with the confidence necessary to cause problems driving the ball, but KU excelled with similar players on the wing in recent years: Brandon Rush on the 2008 NCAA title team, Xavier Henry on the 2010 team that became the NCAA Tournament's No. 1-overall seed.
Johnson, as well, remains a capable shooter. He hit only 33.8 percent from 3-point range as a junior, but part of his decline from 40 percent a year earlier was the product of having to force attempts when Thomas Robinson and Taylor, last year's primary options, were swarmed by defenders.
"We are definitely athletic. The key will be our anchor and point guard," Self said Thursday at a panel discussion organized to raise money for his foundation. "If Jeff Withey plays like the third-best center in the country and Elijah can run a team, those would be keys."
That Johnson is unlikely to be a penetrating point guard can be gleaned from his statistics as a junior. Playing 32 minutes a game as shooting guard, he went to the foul line for only 46 attempts all year. Taylor had four times as many.
Instead, Johnson will excel by being strong on the ball, by initiating the offense and keeping it flowing, by making shots when called upon and, most important, with his leadership on a team that will have at least three freshmen in the rotation.
During breaks in practice, Johnson frequently spoke to power forward Perry Ellis, a 6-8 in-state star from Wichita, Kan., about what was expected of him in different situations.
"He's real smart on the court," Ellis told Sporting News. "He's helped me out a lot since I've been here. His leadership is there, but it's only going to get better as he gets more comfortable."
What Johnson does not do visibly—or, more to the point, audibly—during practice is present himself as an obvious vocal presence. When the ball is in play, he is not overtly communicative in directing his teammates through their offensive or defensive schemes. Johnson insists that he does his talking more privately so his subject can hear him but perhaps no one else notices.
"Some people receive the message better like that," Johnson said. "Sometimes when you say stuff out loud, it's more of an attention-getter. I'll provide advice on the fly. I'm constantly talking to them.
"I think I'm patient with people, and I think that helps them gain confidence. I try not to make them panic in any situation. I try to be the person that's calm."
That'll be a change, in some ways, for KU. Taylor was among the most volatile Final Four point guards in recent memory. He committed 11 turnovers in a narrow loss to Duke at the Maui Invitational, six in a loss at Missouri that pivoted on one of his errors and an average of 3.5 per game.
Johnson figures not to be so reckless, but he learned a lot by watching Taylor recover from those moments to become a guiding force on the way to the brink of a national title.
"One thing I learned from Ty is to just keep playing. At the end of the day, you've got to keep playing. You can't quit," Johnson said. "That's one thing he wouldn't do; he wouldn't quit for anybody."


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Blog of Dr. Miland Brown that features different aspects of world history. Not everything can be covered but sites dealing with any historical issue or topic are possible future posts. Also includes sites which discuss teaching history. Dr. Brown is an academic in North America.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Sirens Mark Great Quake of 1906
The death toll is hard to know. CNN noted, "Historians say city officials, eager to bring people and commerce back to the city, radically underestimated the death toll. Researchers are still trying to settle on a number, but reliable estimates put the loss above 3,000, and possibly as high as 6,000."
The quake hit early in the morning when most people were still in bed. CNN wrote, "The foreshock sent people scrambling, and the main shock arrived with such fury that it flattened crowded rooming houses. The epicenter was a few miles offshore of the city, but it was felt as far away as Oregon and Nevada. In 28 seconds, it brought down the City Hall."
What followed was equally as devastating. Fires broke out in many parts of the city. Some fires were started by natural gas lines breaking. Other fires were the result of arson. The fires lasted for 4 days and nights.
Looting was also rampant. Mayor Eugene Schmitz ordered that looters be shot on site. Reportedly, some 500 people were shot.
It took San Francisco years to recover. However, it was rebuilt quickly enough that it was able to host the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition. The city also adopted the symbol of the Phoenix for the city flag and seal to represent a rise from the ashes.
More information on this historical disaster can be found at the 1906 Earthquake Centennial Alliance official site
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- Jennie W said...
I know that the San Francisco earthquake had a much higher death toll (becuase there were more people to be affected), but another great American earthquake was in Alaska in 1964. It was the second largest ever recorded (9.2 on the Richter Scale) and completely wiped out towns. The death toll was also reduced because it was a holiday (Good Friday) and there were no kids in the schools. Today when you drive into Valdez, AK you go by the old town site - it is now a mud flat.
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- Miland said...
Thanks Jennie. I remember reading that Alaska is the most earthquake prone part of North America. If more people lived there, I am sure we would here about it more.


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It's that precise, orderly, Zen master state of being that one needs for baking that eludes me. You can't play fast and loose with measurements or mix up baking soda and baking powder with any success. Having to bake without wheat flour is a whole other level of needing to have the various flours and gums in stock and remembering not to flop them into the mixing bowl too vigorously so that the fine particles powder one's face in the blow back. It's like baking needs a classical music soundtrack and I've got bebop and world music playing in my mind. I'd rather make soup.
But take a look at this beautiful cake I made the other day. Me, Rachel, the Crispy Cook, followed a recipe and it not only was pronounced delicious and devoured by the family and one newish boyfriend type (he ate my cake with gusto but is not yet within my Circle of Trust), but it looked really, really beautiful! Feast your peepers on this Bacardi Rum bundt cake which I made from the new cookbook by Anne Byrn "The Cake Mix Doctor Bakes Gluten Free (NY: Workman Publishing, 2011).
Fancy schmancy! It was very easy to mix this bad girl up and the texture was springy and not at all dry like so many other gluten-free cakes I've attempted. Byrn relates that she experimented for a couple of years with various gluten-free cake mixes, learning from her experiments that the grittiness of the rice flour in these mixes can be tempered with sugars and instant pudding and playing around with proportions of liquids and baking times.
This is the first recipe I made from this cookbook, but it will not be the last, as there are 75 other recipes for other bundts, traditional layer cakes, cookie bars, brownies and even a classic wedding cake recipe. The Crispy Husband has a birthday next month and even though I traditionally make him a Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing, I think I will surprise him with something different, like the German Chocolate Cake (p. 60) or a Boston Cream Pie (p. 82) and see how he likes it.
Thank you to Workman Publishers for sending me a review copy of this cool new GF cake bible and to Anne Byrn for spending so much time working up these toothsome recipes. With the publisher's permission, I am also happy to share the recipe for the cake I made so that you can test drive this great cookbook out for yourself. Anne's got a few other gluten-free recipes on her website which you can check out as well.
Bacardi Rum Cake with Buttered Rum Glaze -
(reprinted with the publisher's permission from The Cake Mix Doctor Bakes Gluten-Free by Anne Byrn, NY: Workman, 2011)
There is nothing better than a good rum Bundt cake, and the classic Bacardi cake is the best of them all. This recipe is much like the original Bacardi cake from my first Cake Mix Doctor book, but made with a gluten-free cake mix, of course. The difference is the glaze, a better glaze with some brown sugar in it. The glaze seeps into the cake, keeping it moist, and full of good rum flavor. The pecans in the bottom of the pan are totally optional, but I love how they get crunchy as the cake bakes.
For the cake
Vegetable oil spray, for misting the pan
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans (optional, see Note)
1 package (15 ounces) yellow gluten-free cake mix
1/4 cup (half of a 3.4-ounce package) vanilla instant pudding mix
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup Bacardi dark rum (The Cake Mix Doctor says it's okay to use light rum too which I did)
1/4 cup water
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
For the buttered rum glaze
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons Bacardi dark rum
1. Make the cake: Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350ºF. Lightly mist a 12-cup Bundt pan with vegetable oil spray. Scatter the pecans evenly in the bottom of the Bundt pan. Set the pan aside.
2. Place the cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, oil, ¹⁄³ cup of rum, and the water, eggs, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on low speed until the ingredients are just incorporated, 30 seconds. Stop the machine and scrape down the side of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat the batter until smooth, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes longer, scraping down the side of the bowl again if needed. Pour the batter over the pecans in the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the top with the rubber spatula, and place the pan in the oven.
3. Bake the cake until it is golden brown and the top springs back when lightly pressed with a finger, 40 to 45 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, make the buttered rum glaze: Place the butter in a small saucepan over low heat and stir until melted. Add the brown sugar and 3 tablespoons of rum, and stir to combine over low heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture boils and thickens, 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the glaze cool.
5. Transfer the Bundt pan to a wire rack and let the cake cool for 10 minutes. Run a long, sharp knife around the edges of the cake, shake the pan gently, and invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely, 5 to 10 minutes longer.
6. Using a wooden skewer, poke a dozen holes in the top of the cake, being careful not to loosen the pecans. Very slowly spoon the cooled glaze over the warm cake letting it soak into the holes in the cake before adding more. Let the cake cool to room temperature, 20 minutes longer before slicing and serving.
Note: If you have a nut allergy, omit the pecans and dust the pan with cinnamon sugar (see box, page 118). The cake will be just as delicious.
Keep It Fresh! Store the cake in a cake saver at room temperature for up to three days. Freeze the unglazed cake, wrapped in aluminum foil, for up to one month. Let the cake thaw overnight on the kitchen counter before glazing.


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Law & Human Rights in Mongolia by Ben James
Having already decided that I wanted to do something "big" for my summer holiday of 2010, the question was what it would be exactly. My starting point was that I knew I wanted to do something related to my career choice, which is law, and I knew I wanted to do an internship abroad. Projects Abroad had come to my attention through a presentation in my first year at university and the organisation had remained floating around at the back of my mind ever since. I was limited in that my degree (graduating in English Language) was not law and most countries offering the Law internship wanted some legal qualifications. Enter Mongolia. To be fair, I would have wanted to go to Mongolia anyway, as it has always been a country I have been fascinated by.
Despite not having legal qualifications at that point, I would say enthusiasm and commitment are prerequisites for the Law and Human Rights project. Speaking to volunteers on the other internships, I would say these are essential if your time in Mongolia is going to be a success. I think being as mentally and emotionally prepared as possible helps: being ready will help you arrive in a frame of mind to get the most out of it.
Regarding my internship, my month in Mongolia was hugely beneficial. I was placed at the National Legal Institute, which is opposite the Parliamentary building. I had no idea as to what my role would be exactly when I arrived on my first day: initially I thought I would be doing more Human Rights based work, such as designing leaflets which were distributed around Ulaanbaatar to raise awareness of people's rights. Instead, my supervisor Dr. Sukhbaatar gave me the task of writing five topics for a business law textbook in English that the National Legal Institute were publishing for law students there. This was certainly more responsibility than I was expecting!
Other things I worked on during my internship were editing an article for my supervisor that he was submitting to a legal journal in Taiwan on the conflict between the constitutional courts and politics in Mongolia. I then had to write and give a presentation on this. It was quite nerve-wracking presenting this in front of the employees there, but it was good for my confidence and enhanced my presentation skills. Having a translator also helped! Looking back, I can see that I returned home with more self-belief as a result of my work at the National Legal Institute.
The internship was invaluable, but the main highlights of my time in Mongolia were definitely the things I did with my host family. They took me to "Turtle Rock"; the Genghis Khan statue (which is quite magnificent - I can't emphasise enough how huge a figure Genghis Khan is in Mongolia); and I spent a weekend living with some of their family in the countryside in a ger (traditional tent). If city life in Mongolia is different to what we are accustomed to in the West, going into the Mongolian countryside is a whole new world!
It is important when venturing into the countryside that one has an open mind as the norms you come across there will probably be of stark contrast to your own. I found it fascinating to see how Mongolian herdsmen lived daily, although I was glad after a few days to return to a wider variety of food and a shower in the city. I should add that you may become vegetarian after an adventure in the countryside. It was eye-opening watching a goat being slaughtered, but it did put me off meat!
I was really blessed with my host family. I could not have asked to stay with a better family. Not only was I lucky in that I had all the amenities I needed such as a washing machine and a shower etc. but I also became good friends with them. The two children were adorable too; the two-year-old son Tsegts was particularly sweet. I even posted the family a Christmas card on my return home. Language was a bit of a barrier at first, but we overcame it with dictionaries and they were also keen to learn English. I tried to learn a bit of Mongolian and I would recommend to any volunteer to attempt a bit of their language, as well as embrace the culture. This will definitely aid you in getting the most out of your time there.
It is important to bear in mind that every host family will differ and this will affect fundamentals such as where you do your washing and what kind of food you'll eat. Aside from your host family, other general advice would be prepare for the unexpected; everybody's experiences will be different and not everything will be covered in your handbook.
If you are looking for an experience that will enrich your life, as well as develop your skills, I would certainly recommend a Projects Abroad internship in Mongolia.
Ben James
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When I first saw Andre the Giant: A Legendary Life in the store, I was reluctant to buy it. However, my need to own every wrestling book on the market took over.
At first glance, I was not overly impressed, but once I dove in, I realized there was more here than I expected. Not much info on author Michael Krugman, but he must have an in with the WWE, as it is his third Fed book, after working on Lita's, The Hardy Boyz and Eddie Guerrero's.
Contrary to stories told before about Edouard Carpentier to North America, Judo Al Hayes (Lord Alfred) is credited as one of the first mainstream wrestlers to befriend Andre. Fortunately Hayes spoke French and travelled with Andre early in Europe.
Andre's days in New Zealand in the late 1960s are mentioned briefly, as are his days in the various territories, again briefly.
The oft-told story of Vince McMahon Sr. taking over the big man's bookings is covered as well, but not much is disclosed about what kind of percentage Vince took for booking Andre everywhere. Not that I really expected there to be.
The book contains many interesting quotes from the likes of Ernie Ladd (must have been a while ago), Jack Brisco, Hulk Hogan, Blackjack Lanza, Roddy Piper, Jerry Lawler, Howard Finkel, Bobby Heenan, and Vince, Shane and Stephanie McMahon. The most entertaining, though come from Tim White, former referee and Andre's longtime travelling companion.
Of course Frank Valois is covered as well. He was one of Andre's earlier "handlers", and often wrestled on the undercard of most towns Andre appeared in.
Author Krugman seemingly makes no attempt to speak with any of the wrestlers Andre first worked with in Quebec. It would have been nice to see some quotes from Carpentier, Don Leo Jonathan, Gino Brito, or the Vachons.
The majority of the book covers Andre's days in the WWF. This is done in a rather unique manner. Interviews for upcoming matches are apparently printed almost verbatim. Feuds and angles are described in detail in the order that they occurred.
All the big matches are covered in a very descriptive fashion. I must say, I've read many match descriptions before, but these are, by far, the best I've ever read. You can visualize the match unfolding in your mind. Great narratives.
The book closes with the Andre's final days working in Japan, and his last days and ultimate demise in France.
As a fan, I would have liked to read more about Andre's travels in the different territories. There is a little bit mentioned -- Jerry Lawler talks about bringing Andre to Memphis, and there is a humorous quote from Jack Brisco regarding a Battle Royal in Texas. But it isn't enough to prove to a casual fan what a drawing card Andre was at his height.
Another thing missing from the book are details about his daughter, although this has always been somewhat of a taboo subject.
However, the legendary drinking stories are there, but often come across as a sad release for a man so big, and in so much pain towards the end, he didn't have much else.
Not the best wrestling book I've read, but for fans of Andre's work in the WWF, a good read, all in all.


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In a development that shocks exactly no one, the NFLPA announced today that the vast majority of their players did not trust their team's medical staffs.
According to an internal survey conducted by the players union, asking players to rate their satisfaction between one (high) and five (not at all), 93 percent of players chose either four or five on the question of whether they were satisfied with their team's "overall injury management."
That hardly comes as a surprise, at a time when the union and the league aren't agreeing on much in terms of medical issues.
The survey came as part of an NFLPA press conference which was also used to announce a $100 million program in conjunction with Harvard University, in which 1,000 former players will be studied to determine the long-term health implications of the game.
NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith also called for sideline concussion experts, although the league announced plans earlier today for that very thing.
Smith also asked for a credentialing process for league medical personnel, and was critical of the league's policy on Toradol waivers.
On the whole, the press conference was short on substance (with Smith taking a break in the middle of taking questions for a soliloquy on today being Jackie Robinson's birthday), but was a continued indication on the lack of trust between the players union and the league, at a time when there's still no deal on HGH testing.


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The IBM/Motorola PowerPC 602 microprocessor, featuring an initial clock speed of 66 MHz, was a follow-up to the 1994 PowerPC 601. Released in February 1995 by an unusual consortium created by Apple, IBM, and Motorola, the PowerPC 602 microprocessor was designed as a low-power implementation of the reduced instruction set computer (RISC) specification for advanced consumer electronics, including handheld computers.
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Although it was designed for use in "advanced" (1995 timeline) home entertainment and educational devices having audiovisual, multimedia, and complex graphics requirements, by today's standards, the PowerPC 602 would not even come close to meeting those needs. A majority of the 602 microprocessors were utilized in notebook computers and for advanced game controllers.
The PowerPC 602 microprocessor was capable of issuing one instruction per clock cycle divided into four independent execution units. The low-power design of 3.3 volts with three power-saving modes ("doze," "nap," and "sleep") was well suited for applications involving portable electronic devices requiring conservation of battery power. Another advancement by Motorola was the application of dynamic power management to selectively activate functional units as they were needed. These services were implemented by allowing unused functional units to automatically enter a low-power state without affecting the processor performance, software execution, or external hardware. At its full operational maximum power of 1.2 watts, this chip runs at a clock speed of 66 MHz. The die size was reduced from 120 square millimeters in the 601 model to 50 square millimeters in 602 processors, and the number of transistors expanded from 1 million to 2.8 million. Although they could emulate DOS via software, the PowerPC 602 and 601 chips were not code compatible with processors that adopted the Intel architecture.
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Michieldenijs needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 63 designs submitted by 23 freelance designers.
We are a high trusted company that has been in business for 35 years. We offer the following services:
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Aleksandra Filipovski
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AS A FRESHMAN (2011): Earned ITA DII All-America singles honors as a freshman ... Went 26-3 overall in singles and 25-8 overall in doubles play ... Finished the year ranked No. 12 in the nation in singles ... Earned All-PBC singles honors ... Two-time PBC Player of the Week (March 15, March 29) ... Teamed with Barbora Krtickova to go 7-2 in doubles in the spring season at the No. 1 doubles position.


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Paul Wright needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 118 designs submitted by 47 freelance designers.
Required is a tasteful, eye catching logo for a new online business
http://www.deluxewomensrobes.com (under construction)
I am starting a online shop within a small niche market - Women's Robes. The product I will be selling is expensive, but is of quality terry toweling. The product range is small, but exclusive. This is my first time of using 99designs. 99designs has been highly recommended and I hope I receive a logo I really like. More shops are planned and I hope this is going to be a really great experience in working with creative people.
The product I will be selling is on http://www.bathrobesonline.com. This company is a drop shipper, so I will be using their product.
- Item 1.. I think the best tasteful color would be pink with a bit of fushia. If a sub title, catchy tagline can be included, that would be great.
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Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education
National Louis University's Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education program is for students who have already earned their bachelor's degree in another discipline and are interested in a career in this specialized area of education. If you'd like to obtain a special educator role, this degree program will lead you to your Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsed for LBS1 (pre-K to age 21) through a focused 47 semester hour course sequence.
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Consider getting your Master's in Special Education at NLU if you:
- Have a bachelor's degree in another discipline
- Would like to build a career in special education
- Want to study at a well-established teaching institution
Learn more about teacher preparation programs at NLU >>
Based on the IBSE Special Education Licensure Structure and Content Area Standards, our curriculum will prepare you to work in a variety of education settings and in different roles in a/an:
- Inclusive classroom as a co-teacher
- Classroom as a collaborative consultant
- Resource room or self-contained classroom as diagnostic teacher
- Alternative setting, such as a special public or private school
Something is changing in today's schools that is unprecedented and moving fast—it is the use of technology as a way to improve the way teachers teach and the way students learn. All over our country, instructional technology is being used to increase student understanding and excite students about school. This newly designed program at NLU builds a bridge from the traditional classroom to the classroom of tomorrow. In this program, you will be introduced to new technologies and many research-based teaching approaches designed to make you the best teacher possible. With the new iPad, you will see how to integrate into your classroom amazing new techniques, such as teaching astronomy during the day; creating multimedia presentations using photos, videos, text and sound, or designing lessons for students with special needs. In this program, our faculty will walk you through how to use the equipment and demonstrate effective teaching strategies. No previous iPad experience required.
Besides the immense impact on computing that the iPad has had on daily lives of millions of users, the field of special education is similarly affected. Students with special needs who felt different than other students for carrying foreign assistive devices now can carry this socially accepted device. This important educational tool provide students with an array of apps that allow them to communicate and demonstrate their learning in a friendly, encouraging and intuitive environment.
Teaching and learning with hand held devices opens an all new world of experiences. Come and join us as you prepare to enter a classroom in the 21st century ready to teach and learn with the iPad.
The number of students requiring special education services has grown steadily in recent years due to improvements that have allowed learning disabilities to be diagnosed at earlier ages. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook, career opportunities for special education teachers is expected to increase by 17 percent from 2008 to 2018 as many districts report problems finding adequate numbers of certified special education teachers.
Special education teachers at the elementary and pre-school level have the best outlook, with projected growth of 20 percent. Middle school special education teachers are not far behind, at 18 percent. An expected growth for secondary school special education teachers is projected at 13 percent. Many openings will likely derive from turnover and retirements, as well as growth of the school-age population.
Want to enroll in a teacher-preparation program at NLU? If so, NLU offers various options to help you get ready for the ILTS Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP). This includes three-week intensive courses that feature a personalized learning plan and are designed to develop competencies necessary to pass the TAP. Register today!
NLU has a long-standing reputation for its education and teacher training programs, and is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Since 1886, we've trained thousands of Chicago-area teachers, and continue to graduate the majority of winners of Illinois' Golden Apple Award—one of the most prestigious teacher honors in the state. NLU's updated curriculum aims to prepare teachers for the changing and increasingly complex professional roles of special educator in today's schools. The combination and scheduling of coursework and intensive clinical experience enable students to practice what they are learning in the field.
All applicants must meet NLU's general admission requirements as well as additional requirements specific to this program. Refer to the appropriate application checklist available online at nl.edu/applyonline.
Get more information today about enrolling in one of NLU's degree programs. Connect with an Enrollment Specialist or call 888.NLU.TODAY (888-658-8632).
Please note: The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) may change the state licensure and endorsement requirements at any time and without prior notice. Teacher candidates will be bound by the requirements in place when applying for licensure, not by the licensure requirements in place when beginning their program. That is, the state may specify that a new regulation is immediately applicable to all candidates with no provisions made for candidates who began their work on licensure under different regulations.


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March 1, 2007
The Lady Bisons made a strong second half push, but came up short in a 54-51 loss to Atlantic Sun foe North Florida in Jacksonville Thursday night.
In the first half the Lady Bisons were down 18-9 with 10:15 left to play. From 8:04 to 5:10 neither team scored a point. The Lady Bisons broke the shooting drought when forward Rachel Davis connected on a jump shot in the lane to pull within five at 22-17.
With 3:13 left in the first half the Lady Bisons trailed 28-18. They trailed 30-23 at intermission.
In the second half the Lady Bisons pulled within three at 30-27 when Jilian Partin connected on a jump shot at 18:39.
With 12:37 remaining in the game Davis fired up a 3-pointer to cut the North Florida lead to two at 36-34.
With 9:25 left Penny Jones scored on a lay-up to tie the game at 40-40.
Point guard Catie Woods went to the line with 48 seconds left and hit the first of two free throw attempts to tie the game at 51-51.
North Florida closed out the game with three unanswered points.
Woods shot a game-high 15 points. Dana Carrigan scored 13. Davis chipped in 10.
Jones grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds.
The Lady Bisons hit 17-of-48 shots from the field for 35.4 percent. They were 8-of-20 from 3-point range for 40 percent. They hit nine-of-14 free throw attempts, 64.3 percent.
North Florida placed four players in double figures. Willonda Windham scored 12. Jennifer Gulager and Denisia Andrews each tossed in 11. Jennifer Bowen added 10 points.
Gulager led North Florida with eight rebounds.
North Florida shot 39. 7 percent from the field, hitting 25-of-62 tries, including three-of-12 from beyond the arc. They shot only two free throws, hitting one.
The Lady Bisons slipped to 6-11 in the conference, 8-19 overall. North Florida is 7-10 in the A-Sun, 8-20 overall.
Saturday the Lady Bisons close out the regular season at Jacksonville.


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Rendezvous Throwing Knife
Our Rendezvous Throwing Knife is made of 3/16", 1095 steel. It carries the H & B Forge lifetime guarantee not to bend or chip or break. When you combine that fine blade quality with the handles which are made of several layers of laminated leather and held on with heavy duty screws, the knife is virtually indestructible, making this is the throwing knife of choice for serious knife throwing competitors all over America.
Though we do not typically put a sharp edge on it as some people prefer to throw holding the blade, it can be sharpened and will hold a very good edge.
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Allow about 12-14 Weeks for Delivery . . . It's worth the wait!
Due to the fact that all of our hawks and knives are made individually and by hand, and only Jarrod is making them, we are not able to keep a supply of them on hand. For that reason your order may take as long as 14 weeks to be shipped to you. If you need it sooner we ask that you call us and speak to us personally. That way we can be aware of your timing needs and do our best to get it to you faster.
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Reduce your risk of serious injury by over 90% by learning to control your bike and obeying the law.
"Obey the law" is the second layer of crash prevention. About half of bike-car collisions are the cyclist's fault, and half are the motorist's fault, so by obeying the rules of the road, you can reduce your risk of a car-bike collision by half.
Common causes of bike-car collisions*:
Bicyclist wrong-way riding: 14%
Motorist left-turn in front of cyclist: 13%
Bicyclist left-turn from right side of road: 11%
Motorist right-turn in front of bicyclist: 11%
Bicyclist fails to yield from a driveway: 9%
Bicyclist runs stop sign or signal: 8%
Motorist runs stop sign or signal: 8%
Motorist opens a car door into path of bicyclist: 7%
Motorist fails to yield from driveway: 6%
Bicyclist swerves in front of car: 5%
Motorist didn't see cyclist: 3%
By implementing the first two layers of crash prevention, Control Your Bike and Obey the Law, you can reduce your risk of a crash by over 90%!
The rules for biking are similar to the rules for driving.Use lights at night. The brighter, the better! Reflective gear is great in addition to lights, but it is no substitute for proper lights for visibility. Missouri state law requires lights at night, a white front light and a rear red light. Stay off the sidewalks. While only downtown sidewalks prohibit bicycles by law, sidewalk cyclists can be hit by vehicles backing out of driveways or pulling out of parking lots, and are at increased risk of collision in intersections. Ride on the right hand side of the road. Wrong-way cycling might seem safer because you can see oncoming traffic, but it is statistically more dangerous because turning vehicles aren't looking your way. When entering a road or changing position on the road, yield to traffic. Just as when driving a car, don't pull out into traffic or merge across a lane without scanning, signaling, and yielding. Signal your left- and right-turns, and scan first, checking also for cross traffic and turning traffic. Choose your position at intersections based on destination. Use the left turn lane to turn left, and the right turn lane to turn right, just like in a car. When there is only one lane, mentally divide it into three "mini-lanes" (left turn, straight through, and right turn). Don't turn left from the right edge of the road! Choose your position between intersections based on speed.Pass on the left, never on the right. At a traffic signal, line up with the traffic and take your turn. Don't pass a line of cars by riding up the right edge, because you can get right hooked.
The Five Layers of Crash Prevention developed by the League of American Bicyclists for their Smart Cycling program are:
1. Control your bike. 83% of bike wrecks don't involve a motor vehicle. Learn the common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
2. Obey the law. In half of car-bike collisions, the cyclist was not obeying a traffic law.
3. Discourage drivers' mistakes. Just like defensive driving, you can discourage drivers from making common mistakes by choosing where and how to ride. A key concept is learning how to control the lane.
4. Avoid drivers' mistakes. For those mistakes they make anyway, there are a couple maneuvers you can learn—and practice!—to avoid a collision.
5. Wear a helmet. Practicing the four principles above prevents over 90% of bike wrecks. The helmet can save your life for the few you can't avoid.
*These statistics were compiled by the League of American Bicyclists. They do not add up to 100% because there is overlap when both the motorist and the cyclist contributed to the collision, and there are causes not included on this list. I have seen a wide variety of statistics presented in many ways. For example, a Toronto study found that bicyclists were at fault in less than 10% of bike-car collisions. Regardless, obeying the law will decrease your risk, though the exact amount is debatable.


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Guest performance!
Dance. A unique and absolutely world class guest appearance: two dance productions by the legendary choreographer Pina Bausch.
Café Müller / Le Sacre du Printemps
Guest performance of absolutely world-class contemporary dance: During the Olympic Games in London in 2012, Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch presented ten works by legendary German choreographer Pina Bausch. In the spring of 2013, the dance company will be coming to the Göteborg Opera. This guest appearance will be the company's first visit to Gothenburg, and its first to Sweden for 15 years.
Tanztheater Wuppertal is one of the world's most distinguished dance companies. Under the leadership of Pina Bausch, the company has had a huge influence on the development of modern dance and has been awarded prestigious prizes and distinctions throughout the world.
Café Müller is based on Pina Bausch's childhood memories from her parents restaurant, where she sat observing the mystical relationships between the adults. To the notes of Purcell's captivating Dido and Aeneas, the dancers demonstrate the whole repertoire of human emotion.
Le Sacre du Printemps is Pina Bausch's celebrated answer to Stravinsky's hundred year old masterpiece The Rite of Spring. This remarkable work drives the dance company to physical and emotional exhaustion during a convincing fertility ritual on an expansive peat field. Wim Wender's Oscar-nominated 3D film Pina (2011) brought Pina Bausch to the attention of a very wide audience. This is what he had to say after seeing Café Müller:
"No, there was no hurricane sweeping over the stage. It was just...people. People moving in a completely new way, one that moved me in a way that I had never been moved before. After just a few moments I had a lump in my throat, and after a few wonderful minutes I lost control of my emotions and cried uncontrollably. This had never happened to me before. In life, perhaps, or sometimes at the cinema, but never when I had been watching something rehearsed and certainly not when I had been watching something choreographed. This was not theatre or pantomime or ballet, and absolutely not opera. As you know, Pina has created a completely new form of art: dance theatre."