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With the passage of the 2012-2013 state budget, Gov. Jerry Brown and his Democratic colleagues in the state legislature have taken a giant step toward securing voter approval of his proposed temporary taxes hike in November.
The key was not the budget numbers as much as those impacted by them: welfare recipients.
In politics, those in power frequently have to give something to get something. That's why politics is sometimes defined as "the art of compromise."
In Brown's case, his compromising efforts are with the public since legislative Republicans have stubbornly refused to play ball.
Brown desperately wants the voters to approve his temporary tax hike in the fall, but he also knows that voters still believe that most of the state's budget problems stem from questionable expenditures rather than inadequate revenues. Regardless of the merits of such a claim, it's the perception that counts.
Which takes us back to welfare reform. Social welfare programs consume about one-fourth of the state general fund.
As such they attract a good deal of public attention and criticism. Bearing in mind the public's hostility, Brown and the Democratic majority agreed to reduce the time that families could be on the state welfare-to-work and child care programs to two years from four years, saving about $600 million in the process.
Needless to say, the governor and his allies will catch plenty of flak from liberals, the heart of the Democratic Party, but it appears that they made this miserable choice in hopes of gaining public support for their proposed temporary taxes.
Brown now has one more card to play to sweeten the deal: pension reform. Between now and Nov. 6, we can expect Brown and the Democratic majority in the legislature to enact new rules that reduce the state's commitment to public employee retirements.
The details remain sketchy, but no doubt the changes that emerge will touch mostly on future employees either in the form of new payment formulas, increased employee contributions, or payment caps — or perhaps a combination of all three. The point is there will be pension reform of some kind.
If we take a step back and look at the big picture, some of this begins to make sense in the form of Brown's proposed "grand bargain" with the voters.
That's the trade: welfare cutbacks and pension reform for more taxes to keep public education afloat.
Whether the public goes along on Nov. 6 remains to be seen, but Republicans have already won by the governor bowing to two their long-term issues.
via Pension Reform: Brown's Next Step to Securing More Taxes | NBC Los Angeles.


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Aga Khan meets Mandela and Chissano in Mozambique 1998-8-11
Maputo, Mozambique, 11 August 1998 — His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and President Joaquim Chissano of Mozambique today signed a Development Co-operation Agreement which establishes a mission of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in Mozambique and lays the framework for AKDN's development activities in the country and thereby the extension of its presence in the East African region.
Earlier in the day, the Aga Khan had a meeting with President Nelson Mandela of South Africa during which the two discussed broad issues relating to regional development priorities as well as the approach that the AKDN was taking towards addressing them.
The Development Co-operation Agreement will facilitate the effective utilisation of the human and financial resources of the Imamat (office of spiritual leadership) and the AKDN in Mozambique. Similar agreements have been signed with countries in Central and South Asia, as well as other countries in Africa, among them Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, President Chissano explained that the Government hoped to ensure that the AKDN was presented with projects that had sound development potential.
In his remarks the Aga Khan noted that a distinguishing feature of the AKDN was its overriding emphasis on "investing in human capacities." He mentioned themes that the Network had identified in Mozambique: human resource development, the economics of rural populations and the need to access resources and technologies for economic diversification within the private sector.
The Aga Khan, accompanied by the Begum Aga Khan, arrived in Maputo yesterday for an official visit to Mozambique. In addition to meetings with President Chissano, Prime Minister Dr. Pascoal Mocumbi and several of his Cabinet Ministers, the Aga Khan will meet Dr. Graça Machel, wife of President Nelson Mandela and former First Lady of Mozambique with whom the Begum Aga Khan will visit the mission of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in Maputo. The Begum Aga Khan, who is a consultant with UNESCO also met with the Minister of Social Welfare, Açucena Duarte.
The Aga Khan Development Network is a group of private development agencies and institutions with specific mandates that range from health and education to rural development, culture, the built environment and the promotion of private sector enterprise. The agencies, working together, seek to empower communities and individuals, often in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities, especially in Asia and Africa. The Network's underlying impulse is the ethic of compassion for the vulnerable in society and its agencies work for the common good of all citizens, regardless of their origin, gender or religion.
Before departing Maputo on Thursday, the Aga Khan and the Begum Aga Khan will meet with members of the Ismaili Muslim community which has had a presence in Mozambique since the early years of the present century.
Photos of Aga Khan, Mandela and Chissano available from Reuters, International Desk, London Tel. (44-171) 542 8088
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OK, girl, get up and start with Richard Simmons … then shut the TV off. Do your hair, put on the make up, and, trust me, you'll find a job. The economy is not that bad; it is not that much doom and gloom. Pick yourself up and get back in the race, because that's life. Put a spring in your step and a spark in your love life. Being a lay about won't get you anything life; you have to go out, earn it and look good doing it. Come see me if you need any help with the looking good part.Love, Your Diva Michael Dear Michael,
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Did you see little green men? Were you drunk on green beer? Did you get so drunk that you marched in the parade? If it is truly once a year, lighten up. No, you're not setting a poor example. If you were coming home drunk daily, it would be a different story. You are showing your kids that there is a time for work and a time for play and how to separate them. I'm sure you want them to be well rounded, and letting loose once in a while is part of maintaining a healthy zest for life.Love, Your Diva Michael Dear Michael,
We're slowly but surely arriving at springtime! The snow has melted, and it's getting warmer (well, a little anyway). What are you wearing this season? What should a girl who loves to be fashion-forward, but who also loves to have some money in her bank account, wear? I love your style and can't wait to hear from you!Sincerely, Step into Spring Dear Miss Spring,
It is getting warmer and greener, and it is time to pull out those light clothes. This spring, I love scarves. They come in every color imaginable and can accent an outfit wonderfully. Other than that, I would make it colorful. The sun is shining, and everyone is feeling a little happier, so express it with your clothing. And you don't have to spend a fortune! Scarves are very in, and you can get beautiful outfits everywhere these days. There are sales to be enjoyed everywhere you turn. As with every time of year, make it fun and really enjoy the season.Love, Your Diva Michael
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Photojournalist Eric Thayer got to Joplin, Mo., 18 hours after the devastating tornado cut a nearly mile-wide swath through the city of 50,000 on May 22, 2011, killing 161 people. He's returned twice since then and plans to continue documenting residents' recovery:
When I arrived it was still pretty chaotic. They were still searching for victims, and when I first arrived it was pouring rain. Everyone seemed like they were in a daze and still in shock. I hadn't seen destruction like that since Hurricane Katrina. Standing in the middle of the neighborhood, it was destruction in every direction, as far as I could see.
I spent about a week in Joplin the first time, then went back in August to follow up with some of the people I met and photographed, to see how the recovery effort was going and to cover the first day of school. I was just back before the first anniversary, doing the same thing, following up with people and checking on the recovery process. It's still coming along, but there are houses going up where it was only rubble, and Joplin is extremely committed to bringing back the community. There is a spirit there that is amazing to feel and see manifested in the people and their resiliency.


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Uguisu – Japanese Bush Warbler
Fear not – Tokyobling will never turn into an Ornithology blog (even though I have blogged about birds quite a lot so far…). However, one bird above all others deserves a mention – the Japanese Bush Warbler (in Japanese: uguisu, 鴬 or ウグイス). Few birds in Japan are as famous as this one while being so relatively unknown. It's tiny size and shyness makes it very hard to spot. If you've been to Tokyo you might recognize this bird from one of the least used stations on the Yamanote line, Uguisudani (lit. the Valley of the Bush Warblers). Few people have seen this bird but many people have heard it, it has a very distinctive call that has become a symbol for the Japanese spring and summer. It's easily my favorite bird in Japan. Most Japanese agree with me and this bird is one of three "official song birds of Japan", together with the Japanese Robin and the Blue and White Flycatcher.
If you want to hear it, go to the Wikipedia entry, there some very short sound clips to hear.
Not only is this birds droppings traditionally used as a skin whitening agent (if you have the chance, get a bottle of "uguisu no fun" at some of the better department stores and enjoy a 100% natural beauty product), but it has also given the name to a color that we would say is a mix between olive green and khaki. I have heard that this is due to a poetical error hundreds of years ago, as this color is nothing like a real uguisu bird.
This cute little bird was enjoying the morning sun in Nagano prefecture when I found him.
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I have had a couple of newly loaded film wind-on locks. I find that if you manually keep the film tight as you load and lock it, then this causes a problem.
Elizabeth,I tried registering for the FlexFrame Yahoo group, but after the moderatoer asking for more information about me and my interests, it appears that my request was turned down.No matter.But, as someone with clout with Hasselblad I urge you to pursue this matter with them, to the highest levels, even if you are given warrenty service, as I was. I am concerned about the people who have not been treated so well. I have the names of more than a dozen photographers who have had the exact same problem as you and me, yet Hasselblad seems unwillinging to fess up to the problem and deal with it in an open manner.As for not carrying the camera with the lens face down, that's like Ford telling you not to drive your car on the left side of the street. What are they thinking of?Michael[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=69451\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
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It was under a special 2 year warranty. I do not know what would have happened had it not been under warranty. I had a 300mm tele HC lens fail to focus to infinity, and they charged me $250 to repair it even though the failure happened while it was under warranty.
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We need a good lawyer to get a faulty lens...
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Hans-Eberhard Dentler, a graduate medical physician but also an out-standing cellist and pupil of the renowned Pierre Fournier and founder of a Bach Society in Italy, has occupied himself with this opus over the course of many years. Because he finally wanted to realise Bach's score in a manner true to its spirit and sound, he found a concept for his ensemble "L'Arte della Fuga" that unifies its more profound scholarly background with practi-cal musical and artistic aspects. The puzzle of this work can only be solved when one grasps its rootedness in the sphere of Pythagorean musical thin-king. Dentler's edition, scored for violin, viola, violoncello, double bass and bassoon in an utterly well thought-out arrangement of movements will soon be published by Schott Verlag in Mainz. It is sonically realised here on an extensive triple LP set as well as on a double CD.


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St. Michael's Church and St. Mary's Cathedral in Hildesheim near Hannover are two outstanding examples of early-Romanesque architecture. Both churches symbolise the heyday of religious art in the Holy Roman Empire, exemplify the creative skill of Bishop Bernward and are blessed with a wealth of famous historical art treasures.
The first cathedral building on the site of Hildesheim's St. Mary's Cathedral was built as early as 872. One of the oldest episcopal churches in Germany and Europe, the triple-naved basilica was completed in 1061. In addition to its striking architecture, it also boasts impressive art treasures that simply must be seen, including the Bernward doors dating from 1015, which features depictions of the Salvation of Man, or the Column of Christ from 1020 showing the acts of Christ. Both date from the time of Bishop Bernward and are part of the UNESCO World Heritage site. The exterior walls of the cathedral also feature an interesting attraction: an ancient rose bush, which is said to be around 1,000 years old – the true emblem of the city of Hildesheim. St. Michael's Church was dedicated several decades before the cathedral in 1022. Considered by many to be the most beautiful early-Romanesque church in Germany, it is a masterpiece of medieval architecture and craftsmanship. The basilica, a nested building with many round and corner towers, is known by the locals simply as the 'heavenly castle'. Highlights include the wooden ceiling dating from the 13th century. Here, in the central nave, unknown masters painted the Tree of Jesse on 1,300 oak boards. The only work of its kind north of the Alps, it is an outstanding testimony to Romanesque religious painting.
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Edgar Rice Burroughs wrote his Barsoom novels, about a Confederate Army deserter who wakes up to find himself on Mars in the midst of a very different Civil War, more than 100 years ago, laying the groundwork for a century of science fiction. The bitter irony of "John Carter," director Andrew Stanton's big-screen adaptation of the first book in the series, "A Princess of Mars," is that the source material was so influential that the film feels hopelessly derivative.
"John Carter," starring Taylor Kitsch, is teeming with the forefathers of C-3PO and Flash Gordon, and you can hear arguments that Han and Leia will have in the distant future. Flying ships, monsters, and lasers are all here, but they all look either tired or quaintly-yet-lamely retro. Like Superman, who was invented decades later, Carter has superhuman strength and can leap tall buildings in a single bound thanks to Mars' different gravity. Heck, even the name John Carter is now associated with "E.R.," whose creator, Michael Circhton, reportedly loved the Barsoom books. The touch of "Braveheart," when a blue-blood covered John Carter rallies the Tharks, green four-armed Martians, to fight for their freedom, is just a weird and unfortunate coincidence.
This is Kitsch's first leading role, and while he definitely possesses movie star looks and a superhero body, his presence doesn't really fill a movie screen. Kitsch made a name for himself as a teen brooder on "Friday Night Lights," as bad boy Tim Riggins, a role and medium that suited him. On TV, a close-up of Kitsch giving some young thing his "C'mon, baby…" smile works. But as John Carter, on a giant 3D movie screen, he lacks the stuff of heroes. Though to be fair, the script does him no favors, spending so much time trying to explain the why and how of every last Martian's every act.
Stanton made his name writing and/or directing Pixar classics like "Wall-E," "Finding Nemo" and the "Toy Story" trilogy, but this is his first foray into live-action film. He's clearly trying to pay an old debt to the serial adventures of days gone by, which makes for a maddening pace. Every 10 minutes the story sags under he weight of a faux cliffhanger punctuated by a gasp or two. There's so much talking that it's almost like watching a soap opera in space, which is especially frustrating when you're looking for a western in space.
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Another old-timey narrative trick our great-grandparents loved, the story within a story, does nothing more for the film than make it 10 minutes longer on both ends, and unnecessarily convoluted. There was a time when folks needed some explanation for such a fantastic tale, but it's 2012 and audiences will happily go to Mars without such nonsense.
The costumes make it hard to take folks on Mars seriously, as our heroes and villains race about in a mishmash of armor, leather and feathers that evokes nothing so much as "Barbarella" or the 1981 "Clash of the Titans," and much of the technology looks equally uninspired, sort of steam-punk lite.
"John Carter" isn't terrible, per se, but having spent a quarter-billion dollars Stanton should've been able tell a cracking story and create a wholly immersive experience. Instead what we get is a film that feels almost as old as the books that inspired it.
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Re: Getaway (phpBB 3.0)
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:47 pm
Getaway is based on Subsilver2.Sandy7 wrote:Hi,
Three questions, hopefully simple!
1. What is Getaway style based on ? ProSilver? SubSilver?
2. Is it possible for us to adjust the "red" hue in the color? i.e., can we tweak the color of red in the blue+red combo?
3. I would like to add Quick Reply. Are these instructions applicable? http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopi ... 5#p4782765 If there are changes, please clarify.
(Not very tech savvy; new to phpBB)
For question 2 I am sure you can but I will let the mod author or someone he uses this style more often then I answer where.
Question 3 you would use the directions for subsilver2, but code you are asked to search for in subsilver2 may not be exactly the same in Getaway. But in most cases it will be close.


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Kate and William returned to form for today's Paralympics 2012 events, wearing official Team GB duds.
It was a familiar look for the Duchess.
The couple looked happy and relaxed as they watched Track Cycling in the Velodrome, once again taking part in what is known as a Mexican Wave.
They were able to see Paralympic GB's first Gold Medal, as Sarah Storey won the Individual C5 Pursuit.
Kate brought back her Team GB fleece, skinny jeans and red Adidas Supernova trainers.
Kate and William are seen watching ParalympicGB playing Lithuania in Goalball in this photo from the Paralympics GB Twitter feed.
This evening Kate went solo to the Aquatic Center, she switched to her Stuart Weitzman Corkswoon Wedges worn so frequently to the Olympics.
We also have details on the couple's upcoming South Pacific tour as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. It includes Kate's first speech abroad, a host of public and private events, even the possibility of a tiara. It all begins in Singapore.
- Sept 11th: Singapore – Botanic Gardens,
- September 13th: Malaysia
- September 15th: Sabah, Malaysia (rainforest)
- September 16th: Solomon Islands
- September 18th: Tuvalu
More from the Daily Mail:
The Queen is believed to be lending her several pieces of jewellery including, possibly, one of her favourite tiaras.
Her famous locks will be also well cared for – Prince Charles is privately footing the bill for a freelance hairdresser to travel with them.
"The Duke and Duchess will use the tour to pay tribute – through what they do and say and who they meet – to the Queen's lifetime and dedication to the mix of peoples and cultures that make up all of Her Majesty's realms and the Commonwealth."The tour will comprise a mixture of formal and informal moments which reflect these aims and Duke and Duchess's characters and interests."
Once again we social media playing a role, the British High Commission in Singapore offices have organized a number of online events,designed to "showcase the best of Britain in Singapore, for Singaporeans and the local British community alike." Activities include a photography contest, even a Twitter poll to pick what food item
Foodies are encouraged to follow www.twitter.com/UKinSingapore and post their ideas about "What Singaporean dish should the Royal Couple eat?†by mentioning @UKinSingapore and using the hashtag #RoyalMenuSG.
More on the Singapore leg of the tour from Today Online:
Arriving on Tuesday, September 11, their itinerary will include visits to the Botanic Gardens, Gardens by the Bay, the Strathmore Green district in Queenstown, the Rolls Royce plant in Seletar and the Kranji Commonwealth war cemetery.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will also be hosted by President Tony Tan Keng Yam to a State dinner at the Istana, and an official reception at the British High Commissioner's residence, Eden Hall.
The Mirror writes about what will be a touching event in Singapore:
The couple will attend an orchid naming ceremony at the Singapore Botanic Gardens where, in a poignant moment, they will look at the flower that Diana herself never got to see.
The couple will visit a special needs community, Rainbow Centre, Kate is expected to take part in an art therapy class while William spends time with a sports class.
In Malaysia Kate will have her first international public speaking engagement, she will be talking to staff and patients at Hospis Malaysia. The couple will also have dinner with the King of Malaysia, a formal affair.
Again there are also social media endeavors, the British High Commission has launched 'The Ultimate Royal-Tea Competition':
The competition will see two lucky winners walk away with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet the Royal Couple at a tea party organised by the British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur.
The trip to Sabah has residents excited, this image is from Dive Down Below:
More from the Dive Down Below website:
The whole of Sabah is abuzz with news of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, visiting our fair eastern Malaysian state here in the northern part of Borneo.
Sabah, previously known as North Borneo and a former British Crown Colony, has a rich history tied to the UK.
On the 17th the pair spend the night on a private island, Tavanipupu, a five star resort.
(The Island can be yours for £7.5million, it is evidently for sale.)
As many hoped, when the couple gets to Tuvalu, they will take part in a ceremonial arrival, more from the Evening Standard:
Their arrival in Tuvalu — making them the first members of the royal family to visit since the Queen and Prince Philip in 1982 — will see them carried off their aircraft in a traditional ceremony.
"It's going to be a bit of a surprise for all of us,†an aide admitted. "It remains to be seen whether it's a canoe or some other form of platform they are going to carry them on.â€
It won't be all posh digs and upscale fun, back to the Daily Mail's story, a portion about the Tuvalu visit:
But it will be rather less luxurious than their previous stop. The island is plagued by ants and large rats, and the infrastructure is so limited that the couple will stay in only the most basic of hotels.
- the UK in Singapore website is here, its Facebook page is here, its Twitter account here Â
- the UK in Malaysia website is here, its Facebook page is here, and Twitter account here
- the UK in the Solomon Islands site is here


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Vatican hears about high-spending German bishop
The head of Germany's bishops conference warned Monday that the Catholic Church must act quickly to deal with a bishop under fire for lavish spending now that German prosecutors are involved in the case, a tacit acknowledgment that the church's finances were on the line.
Archbishop Robert Zollitsch is in Rome this week to brief Pope Francis on the situation in the diocese of Limburg, where Bishop Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst has caused an uproar with the 31-million-euro ($42 million) construction of a new bishop's residence complex and related renovations.
In a country where a church tax provides the Catholic Church with billions in euros in revenue each year, there have long been calls from church reformers for greater transparency in church finances. Those calls have mounted in recent weeks as the Limburg scandal has grabbed headlines and Tebartz-van Elst has faced calls for his resignation.
Zollitsch told reporters Monday that the decision by Hamburg prosecutors to ask the court to fine Tebartz-van Elst for providing false testimony in a related case was deeply worrisome.
"It represents a decisive step for us," he told reporters at the Vatican.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman, Steffen Seibert, said Monday the situation in Limburg was "very difficult."
"Of course, it is not the German government's place to give any advice, but I may express the hope that it will be a solution for the faithful, for people's confidence in their church," Seibert said.
Last year, the church tax provided the German church with some 5.1 billion euros ($6.9 billion) in revenue.
Zollitsch said a canon lawyer was on a committee that has been set up to review the costs of the renovation, the financing and how decisions about the restoration evolved. The lawyer, he said, would determine if Tebarz-van Elst had violated canon law regarding the use of church money.
Tebartz-van Elst told the Bild newspaper that the bill was actually for 10 projects and there were additional costs because of regulations on buildings under historical protection.
He traveled to Rome on Sunday for talks at the Vatican about the scandal. It wasn't known if or when he would meet with the pope but no meeting was on Francis' official agenda Monday.
Geir Moulson and Frank Jordans in Berlin contributed to this report.


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Cambridge, Massachusetts Mayor E. Denise Simmons made history last year when she became became the first black openly lesbian mayor of an American city. Simmons has also been on television lately during the media feeding frenzy after the arrest of Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. Simmons again makes the news next weekend as she marries her longtime partner Mattie B. Hayes.
The wedding will take place on Sunday, Aug. 30 at the historic St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in Cambridge, which has "been serving Cambridge's African-American community for over 100 years." Simmons believes "this may be the very first" mainstream African-American church "to hold a same gender wedding, and that's something that just wouldn't have happened years ago. But times are changing [and] people are becoming more accepting of their fellow citizens."
The ceremony will be officiated by Rev. Irene Monroe, the progressive black lesbian Episcopal minister, activist and columnist at The Advocate.
In June, Simmons was one of the honorees the historic White House reception for prominent LGBTs to the 40th Stonewall anniversary. Simmons was also named to the Out 100.
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As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, we would like to remember our blessings and give thanks for all the good things that are†made possible†with your support.
So, at this time, we want to express deep appreciation to all our sponsors and donors for the sacrifice you make each month in our shared journey of compassion.
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If you want to use a Bluetooth mouse while you're installing Windows on your Mac, first make sure the mouse is paired in macOS.
When Boot Camp begins Windows installation, the mouse pointer appears on the display. Wait 10 seconds or so, and then left-click the mouse. This wakes the mouse, allowing you to use it to control the pointer.
During installation, only left click and mouse pointer movement work. After Boot Camp successfully installs Windows and the necessary Apple Windows support software, you can use your Bluetooth mouse and all its functions—like right-clicking and scrolling—every time you start up Windows.


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Kubota BX25D-1
Compact Body
With an overall length similar to a standard garden tractor, the BX-Series tractors are easy to drive and can work smoothly even in tight spaces. The BX-Series' compact size also means they're gentle to the turf. But don't be fooled by their compact dimensions-these tractors are powerful and capable of handling a wide range of garden and yard needs.
Performance-matched Kubota Diesel Engines
The BX1870/BX2370/BX2670 are powered by rugged engines built by Kubota exclusively for the BX-Series. The BX1870 and BX2370 come with 18- and 23-horsepower diesel engines, while the BX2670 packs a new 25.5-horsepower diesel engine under the hood. All three engines are 3-cylinder workhorses that offer power unparalleled for tractors this size...more than enough muscle for all your gardening and mowing jobs.
Twin Worklights (Optional)
Mounted on the ROPS within easy reach from the seat, two optional twin work lights add more light to brighten and widen the work area illuminated by the two headlights. The work lights can be easily reversed to illuminate rear implement work.
Bright Halogen Headlights
The halogen headlights of the BX-Series provide clear, bright illumination when working and traveling at night.
Kubota's BXSeries' rugged and sturdy 4-wheel drive (4WD) provides powerful traction for the heavy-duty front-loader work and operating other implements.
Ground Clearance
The BX-Series provides plenty of ground clearance-9.0 inches for the BX1870, 8.7 inches for the BX2370/BX2670-to get you over rocks and other objects in your path.
Reverse Air Flow
On the BX-Series, the radiator is located in the middle of the tractor rather than at the front. Air is taken in from the operator area and pushed towards the front through the radiator. This reduces overheating, keeps grass from clogging the radiator grill, and prevents hot air from blowing on the operator.
Deluxe High-back Reclining Seat
BX-Series models* now come equipped with Kubota's deluxe seat with dual armrests to keep the operator comfortable even when the job is difficult. This fully adjustable high-back seat also features a reclining back and soft cushioning to support the back and legs.
*Except the BX1870
New Steering Wheel Position
The steering wheel on all BX-Series tractors has been repositioned to provide any operator with better steering control and greater comfort.
Hydraulic Power Steering
A standard feature on all BX-Series tractors, hydraulic power steering offers effortless control, thereby reducing operator stress and fatigue.
Versatile Category I 3-point Hitch
The BX-Series all feature a sturdy, hydraulically controlled Category I 3-point hitch that allows you to attach a wide array of rear implements.
Front Implement 4-position Control Valve
A front 4-position valve lets you quickly and easily attach a front loader and other front-mounted implements. The valve is easy to access but won't obstruct or impair the tractor's clean and sleek look. (Tractor can be ordered without valve.)
Quarter-inching Valve
With increments of one quarter inch at the lower link end, Kubota's quarter-inching valve provides easier implement control. The lever guide's regulator allows smaller adjustments, which are often required when attaching/detaching 3-point mounted implements or performing delicate jobs
Large Fuel Tank
You get more work done when you're not stopping frequently to refuel. The BX-Series' large 6.6 gallon fuel tank ensures that refueling operations don't hinder your work schedule.
Metal Hood/ Fenders
Strong and durable, the BX-Series' metal hood and fenders resist dings and dents, ensuring that your BX tractor continues to look good.
Spacious Operator Area
Operator comfort has been enhanced by a new, fully flat deck layout with the brake on the left side, providing more room for the feet. The new design also improves operability.
A. Fully-flat Floor & Large Legroom
B. New Left-side Brake Pedal
C. Hand Rail
D. Cup Holder
E. 12V DC Outlet
F. Deluxe Lever Guide
G.Tool Box (optional)
Easy to Read Meter Panel
A new control panel design enhances operability by placing all vital indicators on a single, easy to read panel. The new panel features a tachometer on the left and an LCD display for fuel level and coolant temperature on the right. Warning indicators for battery, headlights, turn signal, and low fuel are in the middle. With just a single glance, you get a complete picture of the tractor's functions.
Cruise Control
Cruise Control automatically maintains a constant speed, letting you take your foot off the forward pedal. It's the easy way
to mow large areas or travel long distances.
*optional on BX1870
Foldable ROPS
Foldable ROPS are standard equipment on all models to ensure operator safety on the job at all times.
Deluxe Lever Guide
The BX-Series tractors feature large angled lever guides, for hassle-free shifting, fast control lever recognition and easy operation.
12V DC Outlet
Charge your smart phone or cell phone with the built-in 12-volt socket.
2-pedal HST Operation
HST offers fast and smooth forward and reverse speed and direction changes via twin foot pedals that leave your hands free for steering and implement control.
Reversible Seat
When it time to switch from loading to back-hoeing, simply lift the reversible seat and swivel it to the back. The seat also can be adjusted forward and back for optimum operator comfort.
*Available only on the BX25D


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Q: We are waiting for the completion of our new home, which is a modern design. The rooms are flowing, but they do have distinction thanks to subtle room divisions such as bulkhead entrances and short wall extensions. With high ceilings, there will be a great feeling of expansive space. What could we do to minimize the hollow, echoing sound in such a space?
A: Because sound waves bounce off hard surfaces, the best way to minimize interior echoes is to include soft furnishings where possible.
You can also choose building materials for the floors and ceiling that absorb sound. If you are set on having a hard floor surface, consider cork. Cork has been in the market for several years and we are seeing new and innovative designs every year.
Cork is harvested without destroying the tree. It comes in a number of designer colours and depending on how artistic your installer is, this is a perfect medium to create a one-of-a-kind design. From geometric honeycomb patterns to free-flowing waves, cork adapts to any decor. It adds both warmth and comfort, yet provides the benefit of a smooth surface associated with ease of maintenance and minimalist decor.
It also dampens sound. Cork's copious air holes and soft, pliable cellular structure capture sound waves and minimize their travels.
Add strategically placed carpets and runners throughout your home to further minimize the echo of footsteps. You do not have to have wall-to-wall carpets to get the sound absorption benefits, but placement in high traffic areas will definitely make an impact.
Next, consider installing acoustic tiles on your ceiling. We have come a long way from the aerated square tiles that hovered over us in grade school. Take a few moments to Google images of acoustic ceilings and you will see how beautiful and innovative this product has become. Just like the cork flooring, the acoustic tile absorbs sound. These lightweight, sculpted products can also be painted to complement your decor.
With your floor and ceiling absorbing sound, the decor options open up, allowing you to remain true to your contemporary style.
Q: We are replacing the carpet on our stairs with wood, but want to add a carpet runner for safety. We have small children and two terriers that run up and down daily.
The carpet we have now is a low-pile plush in a light beige tone that always seems to look dirty. What do you recommend as a long-lasting stair runner?
A: Choosing the best carpet for stairs can be challenging. While considering price and durability, the concern for safety always pushes to the lead. Your carpet supplier can show you a vast selection dedicated to stair applications.
If your top priority is durability, many synthetic fibres have proven to be stain resistant and less likely to break down, compared to natural fibres. The shorter and denser the weave, the better the carpet performs over time. Ask to see the durability ratings. A tight loop or twist can be an option, but pets' small claws can cause damage to the loops.
Remember that the underlay or pad you choose is at least as important as the carpet itself. A pad reduces both noise and wear to the runner and the floor.
In terms of colour, medium tones and patterns tend to camouflage daily wear, but this is only an illusion. Patterns also have the benefit of hiding wear, but they can also affect depth perception. Dirt is still there even if you can't see it. Regular vacuuming will always help to extend the life of a carpet.
Once you've narrowed down your options, ask to bring home some samples to give them a test run in your own space before purchasing.
Leanne Brownoff is a business consultant with vast experience in interior design. She welcomes your questions at leannebrownoff.com.
Answers will be featured in her column but high volumes prevent individual responses. Follow Leanne at twitter.com/LeanneBrownoff


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Fix: User accounts don't show on the OS X login screenJune 24th, 2014
Odd problem on one of the Macs here ... on reboot the user accounts didn't show on the login screen, only the admin. It would appear if we used the Log Out command though, which was strange.
The problem turned out to be with FileVault, and the fix was painless.
- Open System Preferences
- Choose Privacy & Security
- Click on FileVault
- Click the Enable users... button in the preference pane and enable the user account you want to show on the screen. That users will need to enter their password to do this.
On reboot the users should show up on the login screen.


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Experience the excitement and the magic of Michael Jackson's iconic music videos and short films in the palm of your hands in spectacular high definition graphics and sound.
Michael Jackson The Experience for PlayStation®Vita system invites players on a spectacular interactive journey through 15 of the King of Pop's most legendary hits.
Built for the PlayStation Vita system and true to Michael Jackson's groundbreaking and visionary work, Michael Jackson The Experience introduces a brand new way of playing rhythm games, an experience as close as it gets to dancing on a portable console.
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Provided by: libnet-google-safebrowsing2-perl_1.07-6_all
Net::Google::SafeBrowsing2::Sqlite - Sqlite as back-end storage for the Google Safe Browsing v2 database
use Net::Google::SafeBrowsing2::Sqlite; my $storage = Net::Google::SafeBrowsing2::Sqlite->new(file => 'google-v2.db'); ... $storage->close();
This is an implementation of Net::Google::SafeBrowsing2::Storage using Sqlite.
new() Create a Net::Google::SafeBrowsing2::Sqlite object my $storage = Net::Google::SafeBrowsing2::Sqlite->new(file => 'google-v2.db'); Arguments file Required. File to store the database. keep_all Optional. Set to 1 to keep old information (such as expiring full hashes) in the database. 0 (delete) by default.
See Net::Google::SafeBrowsing2::Storage for a complete list of public functions. close() Cleanup old full hashes, and close the connection to the database. $storage->close();
0.2 Add close() function to clean up old full hashes, and to close the connection to the database cleanly. Add table and function to store and retrieve the Message Authentication Code (MAC) key. In some environments, the module was trying to re-create existing tables. Fixed (Thank you to Luis Alberto Perez). 0.3 Fix typos in the documentation. 0.4 Disable journalization. This speeds up updated by about 10x. 0.5 Use base class Net::Google::SafeBrowsing2::DBI. 0.6 Use more efficient add_chunk_a and add_chunk_s functions. 0.7 Add option keep_all to keep expired full hashes. Useful for debugging. 0.8 Index s_chunks_unique was created at the wrong place. Thanks to colinmkeith.
See Net::Google::SafeBrowsing2 for handling Google Safe Browsing v2. See Net::Google::SafeBrowsing2::Storage for the list of public functions. See Net::Google::SafeBrowsing2::MySQL for a back-end using Sqlite. Google Safe Browsing v2 API: <http://code.google.com/apis/safebrowsing/developers_guide_v2.html>
Julien Sobrier, <firstname.lastname@example.com> or <email@example.com>
Copyright (C) 2011 by Julien Sobrier This library is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the same terms as Perl itself, either Perl version 5.8.8 or, at your option, any later version of Perl 5 you may have available.


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What Matters Now: How to Win in a World of Relentless Change, Ferocious Competition, and Unstoppable Innovation, by Gary Hamel, Jossey-Bass, RRP$26.95/£17.99
Gary Hamel's moment may have come. What Matters Now – with the emphasis clearly on the "now" – is not the first book in which he advocates the dismantling of management hierarchies, the importance of diverse teams with strong values, and the need for chief executives to listen to younger staff. But his arguments now have additional fuel, particularly in the form of social media that a generation is using to promote openness, corporate reform and sharing of best practice. Change, Hamel argues, is also essential if established companies are going to emerge successfully from the crisis in developed economies.
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business, by Charles Duhigg, Random House/William Heinemann, RRP$28/£12.99
Plenty of business books that try to tap into the scientific world manage to distil complicated research into readable prose. But few take the next step and become essential manuals for business and living. The Power of Habit is an exception. Charles Duhigg not only explains how habits are formed but how to kick bad ones and hang onto the good. He sprinkles this with an enticing mixture of case studies – the man with total memory loss who unerringly finds his way to the kitchen to eat, the chief executive (Paul O'Neill of Alcoa) who turned his company round by making safety a habit – and serious science.
How Will You Measure Your Life? Finding Fulfilment Using Lessons From Some of the World's Greatest Businesses, by Clayton Christensen, James Allworth and Karen Dillon, HarperBusiness/HarperCollins, RRP$25.99/£9.99
Clay Christensen's book would be good if it were only a summary of the case studies that have made him one of Harvard Business School's best-known academics. But How Will You Measure Your Life? is more profound. It draws on advice to students about how to be happy as well as successful, which he crafted when he realised how many of his contemporaries had gone off the rails, ending their careers discontented, divorced or even jailed. Schmaltzy at times, this is nonetheless a self-help book of superior calibre.
What Chinese Want: Culture, Communism and China's Modern Consumer, by Tom Doctoroff, Palgrave Macmillan, RRP$27/£18.99
The danger with Tom Doctoroff's book is that the evolution of the Chinese consumer is so rapid that some of his advice on how to read the Chinese customer's mind will soon be out of date. Readers must hope the Shanghai-based advertising expert – North Asia director for agency JWT – will have time to update his insights, such as his chapter about the 10 urban myths of China. The Chinese, he notes, are not inscrutable, money-obsessed, American-style individualists in the making, but something more interesting and complex. This is a good, on-the-ground alternative to lofty macroeconomic analyses of China.
There is an I in Team: What Elite Athletes and Coaches Really Know about High Performance, by Mark de Rond, Harvard Business Review Press, RRP$30/£19.99
Mark de Rond spent a year studying the Cambridge university boat race crew for his book The Last Amateurs. His latest book takes the parallels between sport and business further, but in a direction most people, conditioned to do anything they can to ensure a collaborative, co-operative workplace, would not predict. He argues that the consensus that teamwork trumps individualism often makes managers dump stars, when in fact his research suggests that in the best groups, team players co-exist with prima donnas. Harmony as an end in itself will not lead to success, but success does generate harmony.
The Responsible Company: What We've Learned From Patagonia's First 40 Years, by Yvon Chouinard and Vincent Stanley, Patagonia Inc, RRP$19.95/£12.45
Patagonia, the California-based outerwear company, marries market success and corporate responsibility. Here its founder, adventurer Yvon Chouinard, and Vincent Stanley, who helps produce the Footprint Chronicles, an online self-criticism of Patagonia's supply chain practices, outline how any company can aspire to be "responsible". They avoid "sustainability" as a concept, arguing that "no human economic activity is yet sustainable". But despite the idealism at the heart of Patagonia's business model, this is a very practical guide, which also takes time to applaud some unlikely allies, from Dow Chemical to Walmart.
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(Reuters) - Arts and crafts chain Hobby Lobby may be exempt from a requirement in U.S. President Barack Obama's 2010 healthcare overhaul to provide free contraception coverage in its employee health insurance plans, a federal appeals court ruled.
Thursday's decision by the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver could spare the family-owned company from potentially paying millions of dollars in fines as soon as next week for not complying with the law.
In reversing a lower-court ruling that rejected Hobby Lobby's request for an exemption, the 10th Circuit drew praise from groups that oppose the coverage mandate, and criticism from groups favoring reproductive rights and church-state separation.
Hobby Lobby operates 525 retail stores across the country and employs more than 13,000 full-time workers.
The Green family, which owns the Oklahoma-based company, has said that providing coverage for the morning-after pill and similar contraceptives, which they regard as tantamount to abortion, violates their Christian beliefs.
In a 165-page decision, a divided 10th Circuit found that Hobby Lobby and its smaller affiliate Mardel, a Christian-oriented bookstore and educational supply company, have a right to religious freedom under federal law.
Five of the nine judges found that the company met at least some of the requirements needed for temporary protection from the mandate while the lawsuit proceeds, and that their religion-based claim is likely to succeed.
"Because the contraceptive-coverage requirement places substantial pressure on Hobby Lobby and Mardel to violate their sincere religious beliefs, their exercise of religion is substantially burdened," a majority of the judges concluded.
"Hobby Lobby and Mardel have drawn a line at providing coverage for drugs or devices they consider to induce abortions, and it is not for us to question whether the line is reasonable," they added.
The appeals court sent the case back to the district court in Oklahoma to consider several factors, including whether an exemption would serve the public interest.
A Justice Department spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The government has said contraception coverage is needed to promote public health and gender equality.
Hobby Lobby's lawyer Kyle Duncan of the Becket Fund, a non-profit law firm in Washington, D.C., applauded the 10th Circuit for the reversal.
"We will .... seek a preliminary injunction in due speed," Duncan said.
Hobby Lobby has said it would incur $1.3 million in daily fines if it failed to provide contraception coverage by July 1.
Its challenge is one of more than 60 lawsuits raising challenges to the contraception mandate, including more than 30 brought by for-profit businesses, according to the Becket Fund.
Hobby Lobby's case is the first to be decided by a federal appeals court. In an unusual move, the case was heard by the full 10th Circuit, rather than a three-judge panel.
The Catholic Association, which opposes the contraception mandate, called the decision "the most decisive victory yet against the abortion pill mandate."
Reproductive rights advocates, and supporters of church-state separation, criticized the ruling.
"A business like Hobby Lobby cannot use religion to discriminate by denying women coverage for contraception," said Louise Melling, a lawyer with the American Civil Liberties Union, which filed a court brief supporting the government.
Americans United for Separation of Church and State said in a statement that the decision would open the door for other religion-based objections to the law.
As an example, it suggested that Jehovah's Witnesses employers might refuse, on moral grounds, to cover surgery that includes blood transfusions.
The case is Hobby Lobby Stores Inc et al v. Sebelius et al, 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, No. 12-6294.
Reporting by Terry Baynes in New York; Additional reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New York; Editing by Richard Chang and Gunna Dickson


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Without a CELTA or similar qualification, you may be able to find a bit of work, but it will probably be poorly paid piecemeal work. In countries like Germany and Spain, there is no shortage of fully qualified teachers. European ESL is generally oversupplied and a buyer's market, though immediate local conditions may provide an opportunity. However, I really wouldn't count on it.
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For the life of me, I can't figure out what's wrong.
I want my Applet to have two Panels. One in BorderLayout.Center, and another in South.
Right now, all I'm trying to do is get one of the two panels to appear. It has a paint method which should draw a border, but nothing happens. In fact, the main content pane doesn't even show it's background color!
Perhaps there's something wrong with the DisplayPanel class I define at the end? It's just supposed to be a JPanel, basically, but I needed to be able to paint on it. So, I defined a the DisplayPanel class.
import java.awt.*; import javax.swing.*; public class ShooterApplet extends JApplet { private int height, width; Container mainContentPane; DisplayPanel displayPanel; JPanel controlPanel; public void init() { mainContentPane = getContentPane(); mainContentPane.setSize(new Dimension(500,500)); mainContentPane.setLayout(new BorderLayout()); mainContentPane.setBackground(Color.GRAY); displayPanel = new DisplayPanel(); mainContentPane.add(displayPanel, BorderLayout.CENTER); validate(); } public void start() { } public void paint(Graphics g) { } } class DisplayPanel extends JPanel { private int height, width; public DisplayPanel() { super(); height = getHeight(); width = getWidth(); } public void paint(Graphics g) { g.drawRect(0,0,width-1,height-1); } }


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It is Fim and Bre right?
Not an Orc in Fim's clothes or a lock in Hunter's leathers?
Anyway long time ListeNether, 1st time NetherWriter. Thought I would drop you a line.
Sorry I didn't port in "Gnome", but while your recording time is a nice casual midday Saturday down here in the depths of Gnomeregan (otherwise known as Melbourne, Australia) you conflict with my primary raid crew – my family.
Unfortunately Gnome Junior would want to do all the talking, and Mrs Gnomeaggedon would be using her epic mace to destroy her end game raid boss – my PC.
So the best you are going to get from me is a message in a Mage's Nether bottle.
Blah, blah, blah….
Ever noticed now much Gnomes talk, on and on and on and on and ….
I was thinking today, that when I started blogging about 10 months ago, I did so because there were no Mage blogs out there…
None, absolutely none.
I found a lot of craters.
Mage blogs that had lit up in a major flash of light, leaving flaming trails through Google, but when traced back to their source there would be nothing but a shriveled up corpse of an expended Mage.
OK, that isn't true, but it took a bit of hunting to find the likes of QQ, Tunas, He who Sheeps Things, Sucky Mages and of course my favorite Pink Pigtailed Gnome.
In time I discovered a few more bloggers that somehow Ice Blocked themselves from the OP Mage induced cataclysm, such as Tachyon, Fireball Spam and Andromache.
Blah, blah, blah… I do go on, don't I.
Mage Council reformed
Anyway, these days we have a much stronger presence in the InterNether: PewPewLaserz, Desdarii, your TNB Magely stalker, KrizzlyBear, even the recently risen from the grave Zupa (there are more.. but for the sake of keeping this email/post about the same length as your average Night Elf, I will stop there).
With Dalaran come Mages
In an effort to redress the imbalance of Druid and Hunter blogs out there I thought I would bring some new Mage blogs to your attention that have appeared since the return of Dalaran
After all, what other Mage news do you guys have to share… Another polymorph?
- A Mage's Guide to Life
- Clearcasting: a moment of clarity
- Morfaboy: The Gnome mage with pink hair
- Polymorphpwny
- Reputation Grind
- Diary of an (Ex?) WoW Addict
- Miss Elf
- The Arcane Asylum: Better Living Through Magic
- Tiddlywinks
Edit: A few more Magey blogs (some mixed) that I have discovered since writing the mail to TNB)
Of course there is the new and groovy WoWHeadlines' Mage page as well!
Edit2: Yes I go on.. but I thought I would drop an honorable mention for Player vs. Developer. Much more than a Mage, or even WoW blog… but tell me… can you see a family resemblance between me and his photo below?
PS: I kept a copy of this message and I will post it to save you linking everyone in the show notes…
PPS: Dear Larisa, the real reason I won't be on TNB is cause I go on, and on and on. No one will listen to 3 hours of Gnome.
PSP: Gnome's rock Gnomeregan!
PPSS: Mage's rocked Dalaran!
PeePee: Did you see that For the Horde tried Grab your Sword and Fight the Horde!, and rolled Gnomes? If it's good enough for the Horde, it's good enough for you!
PeePeeSeeSee: I do go on…. don't I?
P2P: I don't have word or image limits in my blog posts either… Just in case you haven't noticed.
PblahSblah: BLIZZARD give me my engineering flying mount for my 15 engineering Gnome racial… I used to sleep with a toy flying machine on my pillow as a little Gnome. You tease me constantly in Northrend with engineering flying machines!
So where oh where, for the love of all things Gnomish, is my mechanical pilot's license?
Mmmm there must be more… But for now….
Gnomer and Out!
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A New Generation ESP
Custodian Briana Rivera from Alabama is a New Face in ESP Land
By Dave Arnold
The NEA Education Support Professional (ESP) Conference always turns out to be a veritable gold mine of fascinating people. The 2009 conference last March in Orlando, Florida, was just what I expected, and more.
With more than 1,000 registrants (and many more family members in tow), it seems like every moment I was there I bumped into an engaging ESP state leader, provocative NEA board of director, or energetic former ESP of the Year.
As much as I enjoy seeing the various personalities who make NEA's world turn and our public schools click, I also thrive on meeting a fresh face. You know, someone under age 30 who already operates like an old pro.
The Next Generation
At the Friday gala dinner, I met a quiet young lady sitting at my table who displayed the essential qualities of an experienced ESP – intelligence, compassion, work ethic, and a sincere dedication to students and the advancement of public schools. She is a custodian from Anniston, Alabama by the name of Briana Rivera.
Although she had only worked as a custodian for less than four years, she was one of the runner-ups for the C.L.E.A.N. Award (Custodial Leaders for Environmental Advocacy Nationwide).
On Saturday, the C.L.E.A.N. award went to the worthy and highly-respected Pat Nicholson of the Washington Education Association. Pat has been a deeply-committed and innovative custodian (he keeps up with all the latest cleaning products and technologies) for 24 years, almost as long as Ms. Rivera has been on this earth.
Perfecting Her Skills
At age 29, she is the head custodian of Saks Elementary School, where she started working in 2006 as a 10-month employee. Upon her second year of employment she was promoted to head custodian. By year three she was made a 12-month employee.
Briana says she had worked in restaurants and retail, but become a custodian to work closer to home and for the benefits. However, she says her job soon became her passion. She quickly made it a priority to get as much training, read as much material, and to be as good a custodian as possible.
To accomplish this, she also consults with other staff members and the county custodial supervisor about the most up-to-date methods and practices for cleaning and sanitizing the school. This new generation ESP knows how to do her homework.
The Real Deal
More than just a hard worker, Briana is an innovator. During her first year of employment, she explained to me that she and her principal developed an awards program to motivate students to work with custodians on maintaining a clean classroom and healthy learning environment.
Soon, an enthusiastic competition developed among students vying for the honor of having the cleanest classroom in school.
"All classrooms want to win," Briana says. "The students want to hear their classroom name during the morning TV announcements."
Working for Students
Since the program started, Briana noted that there has been a noticeable increase in the number of students washing their hands and picking up after themselves. Briana doesn't hesitate to praise her students with compliments for a job well done.
"The kids will let you know that a compliment or a thumbs-up from Ms. Rivera tops any reward a teacher has to offer," says one teacher.
The school nurse, Christie Norris, says Briana's cheerful personality is contagious.
"As Briana shows up with her cart to clean up a mess, she always smiles and jokes with the student who had the accident," Norris says. "The student can't help but feel better because Briana has such a joy about her."
ESP as Educator, Role Model
Briana is also the first to talk with the new teachers about the school's sanitization policies and assist the school in their recycling program.
To go from being a new employee to being nominated for a national award as a custodian in less than four years is an awesome, inspiring display of dedication to the school and its students.
But Briana has set even higher goals for herself. She is working toward an associate's degree in computer science in the hopes of working in the school system's technology department.
If she proves to be as good in computer science as school maintenance, then I would say she will be going places. I only hope that one of those places is the next ESP conference in Las Vegas (2010), and then the one after that, and so on. Our schools need educators like Briana Rivera.
More Dave's columns.
(Dave Arnold, a member of the Illinois Education Association, is a custodian at Brownstown Elementary School in Southern Illinois. He can be contacted at email@example.com.
The views expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NEA or its affiliates.
Dave's View has been discontinued following the retirement of its author, Dave Arnold. Even though new columns will not be posted, we encourage you to review past columns.


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Early in my life my parents began passing on the knowledge they had gained about the world, which is why the other day I found myself observing "if it's not one thing, it's another" when dealing with multiple household breakdowns.
Early in my life my parents began passing on the knowledge they had gained about the world, which is why the other day I found myself observing "if it's not one thing, it's another" when dealing with multiple household breakdowns.
Then I dismissed all of the tribulations with a shrug and the words "when it rains, it pours."
It has always intrigued me how parents can come out with the most absurd and trite statements and make them sound original, profound and significant.
That's why, the first time that a father chastises a giggling youngster by saying, "In a minute, you'll be laughing out of the other side of your mouth ...," an incorrigible young boy might actually think his father is encouraging him to laugh out of the other side of his mouth. He might scrunch his face up as though he's letting out, say, a left-side laugh, instead of the right-side laugh that had caused the problem in the first place.
He might do that once.
Don't ask me how I know.
Early warnings
The meanings of so many of our parents' statements are learned by trial and an immense amount of error.
If a boy's dad hears him having fun past bedtime, and yells the question, "Do you want me to come upstairs and quiet you down?" for example, the child might be stumped initially for an answer. He might think, "Well, it's always fun to play with you, Pop" or "I don't know, what would you rather do?"
Therefore, there is the unfortunate and potentially painful chance he might answer, enthusiastically, "Sure, Dad, come on up!"
More children would understand the system of parental threats from the get-go if fathers would just word them correctly, by shouting, "You don't WANT me to come up there ..." and listening for the silence.
Inherent confusion
I don't know if there is any clear way to word some of the wisdom that parents attempt to pass on to their offspring.
"If you break your leg playing tackle football, don't come running to me ..."
"Close your mouth and eat your food ..."
"Stop crying or I'll give you something to cry about ..."
"Three, two, one-and-a-half ..."
"If I've said this once, I've said it a thousand times; if I have to tell you one more time I'm coming in there ..."
"Close that door. Were you brought up in a barn? ..."
The typical child might look around and think, "Eh, I'm pretty sure I was brought up here." But, if he's gained any knowledge of life from his parents whatsoever, he won't say that.
Part of the problem may be the parents are just confusing people by nature. My father always told me to "Go ask your mother." My mother was forever telling me to "Wait until your father gets home."
And they both ordered me to "Do as I say, not as I do."
It's not as easy as it sounds.
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The election is over, and the Sour Grapes Squad is out in full force. I have read a few letters from self-described angry older men that made me laugh. I would like to say that I am an older white guy, but I am happy with the election.
The election is over, and the Sour Grapes Squad is out in full force. I have read a few letters from self-described angry older men that made me laugh. I would like to say that I am an older white guy, but I am happy with the election.
As a veteran, I am happy we won't have another chicken hawk sitting in the Oval Office for the next four years. I am happy we won't have to listen to Paul Ryan talk about privatizing Social Security, and turning Medicare into a voucher program. I am happy the Bush tax cuts will expire, and the rich will once again pay their fair share.
I am happy Obamacare will provide health care for millions of Americans who are uninsured. I am happy we won't have another right-wing Supreme Court nominee like Clarence Thomas in the next four years. I am happy Osama bin Laden is dead, and our auto industry is alive and well.
But most of all I am happy to listen to all the crybabies out there who want to turn the clock back to 1952. I am happy, and God bless the United States of America.
Paul Costello
There are various Christian beliefs regarding the appropriateness of pulpit political activism. Some hold it is proper, while others do not.
However, it is not the place of any level of government to dictate what may or may not be preached from the pulpit. For the government to say that political activism is prohibited seems to be directly in violation of a straightforward reading of the First Amendment to the Constitution. It seems to me that if the government either says that something cannot be preached or attempts to punish a church through taxation, it is prohibiting the free exercise of religion.
It is the job of the preacher to take Scripture, the Word of God, and make it relevant to the life of the congregation. That might involve politics. It might not. But it is not the place of anyone outside the church to determine if it is the proper exercising of religion.
Richard S. Mallard
Who does he think he is? We need to keep Ed Diana in check. What a disgrace for Orange County to not care for our elderly. Instead, let's build a new county building when the existing one is not even 50 years old. Despicable.
He must have a personal vendetta against Valley View, a plethora of promised votes, or something. Nearly every lifelong resident of Orange County has had a family member who has lived there long-term (formerly known as Orange Farms), lived there short-term for rehabilitation, or was employed there. Where is Diana going to displace our loved ones? Some unfamiliar county that will make visitation more difficult and less frequent?
If Diana wants to "privatize" Valley View, did he consider what is to become of the elderly on a fixed income who cannot afford it? Do the "private" homes really meet the criteria?
Our legislators, elected to represent the general population, have our best interests in mind. What will it be, a pretty new county building or a home for our elderly? I know what my conscience tells me.
Judy Dawson
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