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Who's Got Next? Top Uncommitted Prospects To Commit Soon…Posted by Josh Paunil on May 18th, 2011
Who's Got Next? is a bi-weekly column by Josh Paunil, the RTC recruiting guru. We encourage you to check out his website dedicated solely to college basketball recruiting, National Recruiting Spotlight, for more detailed recruiting information. Twice a week he will bring you an overview of what's going on in the complex world of recruiting, from who is signing where among the seniors to who the hot prospects are in the lower levels of the sport. If you have any suggestions as to areas we're missing, please let us know at firstname.lastname@example.com.
From an important commitment Monday to an important commitment today, we're bringing you everything you've missed in the past week in the world of recruiting including new developments in a top ten prospect's recruitment, the meteoric rise of a somewhat unknown recruit, more rankings being released, a challenge issued to two powerhouse programs on Tobacco Road, and how an ACC program's recruiting class is falling apart.
What We Learned
Wichita State Has a Realistic Shot at Perry Ellis. Class of 2012 power forward Perry Ellis (#10) has long had the same list of six schools (Kansas, Kansas State, Kentucky, Memphis, Oklahoma, and Wichita State) that's he interested in, but lately, it seems as though there has been some movement as to who his favorite is. The latest shift involves Wichita State after they hired assistant coach Dana Ford, who has a longstanding relationship with the Ellis family. Ford has watched Ellis play since his first middle school game and even worked out with Ellis several years ago when Ford was a Shocker intern. The WSU coaching staff also met with Ellis and his family last Wednesday and emphasized how much they wanted to keep Perry in Wichita (Ellis attends Wichita Heights HS). Some other news involving Ellis includes the fact that Minnesota is now starting to recruit him and head coach Tubby Smith called him on the phone recently. A source very close to the situation also says that they suspect Kansas and Kentucky are two of the front-runners in Ellis' recruitment.
Mitch McGary is Becoming a Top 2012 Talent. This time of year last year you probably didn't know who class of 2012 power forward Mitch McGary was; well now he is one of the best players in his class. McGary has become significantly better in all parts of his game over the past 12 months and is a force to reckon with both inside and out. He is a tough, strong, big man to handle in the paint and has the ability to step out and score on the perimeter. However, the biggest reason he has received much more attention lately is because of his incessant motor and the fact that he has gotten his grades in order. Now that schools don't have to worry about whether he will qualify or not, programs such as Duke, Kansas and Kentucky are in near-constant contact with him. He says that his recruitment is wide open and that he will likely wait until late in the process to make his decision. He also says location isn't a factor in his choice. As of January, before top programs began taking notice of McGary, he had visited Purdue, Indiana, Illinois and Marquette.
Maryland's Recruiting Class is Falling Apart. Many people wondered what would happen to Maryland's recruiting class when the Terps found their new coach and whether their commitments would stay with Maryland or seek releases from their letters of intent; well now we know. The Terrapins have lost every recruit in its Class of 2011 after the university granted shooting guard Nick Faust (#38), point guard Sterling Gibbs and power forward Martin Breunig releases from their signed letters of intent. To make matters even worse, just days after his release was granted, Gibbs committed to the Texas Longhorns (read more about this in the "What You Missed" section below). However the Terps still have a shot at Faust, who is now the second highest rated uncommitted prospect and still likes Maryland (Check out the "What They're Saying" section below to find out why), and Breunig, who visited Washington Monday night. Keep in mind Faust and Gibbs are good friends so Gibbs' commitment to Texas might push Faust away from College Park. This coaching change is also affecting Maryland's 2012 class since small forward Justin Anderson (#45) said Sunday in a text that he isn't sure whether he will open his recruitment back up. On the brighter side of things for Terps fans, head coach Mark Turgeon picked up Class of 2012 shooting guard Seth Allen who is a prolific scorer and can get the ball in the basket from anywhere on the court.


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After a tragedy like the Boston Marathon bombing, the torrent of news coverage often gives us a little extra reason to cringe. While it�s too early to know whether that terrible act of terror will be followed by a daily drumbeat of terrible journalism, there are reasons to worry. There also are some past examples of crimes against journalism that are well worth remembering.
In the days before we knew that the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing was the work of homegrown terrorism, there was a drumbeat of speculation that Islamic radicals were the culprits. Newsroom pulses raced when a Jordanian national was detained, then released. Steven Emerson, a commentator for both CNN and CBS, took it further, speculating without evidence that the bombing �had Middle Eastern traits.� Wrong. In an era when Americans can be rash in judging the entire Islamic world, Emerson and others did a lot of harm.
The poster child for bad reporting in these stories isn�t a perpetrator, but a hero-turned-victim. Richard Jewell was a security guard working an outdoor celebration at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
Jewell was a soft-spoken country boy who longed for a career in public safety. When nails and shrapnel from a bomb tore through the crowd that night, Jewell was already in hero mode, having moved some in that crowd away from a suspicious-looking backpack, most surely limiting the blast�s death toll to one.
He became the story�s prerequisite hero, then abruptly became its obligatory villain when media suspicion helped make him the prime suspect. By the time the furor died down, Jewell was formally cleared and relabeled a hero. He won cash settlements from lawsuits against two news organizations, but never lost the scars from his plunge into the news blender.
The lessons of the error-prone rush to judgment in Oklahoma City and Atlanta didn�t stop Brian Ross, a veteran network TV investigator, from smearing another group only a year ago. Ross went on ABC�s �Good Morning America� shortly after the movie theater shootings in Aurora, Colo., speculating that the killer had ties to the tea party movement.
His evidence? An Internet search found an Aurora resident with the same name as the shooting suspect listed on a local tea party members� list. In one intemperate remark that later drew a rebuke from his bosses and an apology from Ross, he defamed a group with no connection to a mass murder and validated the lack of trust that many Americans have for reporters � all in the name of scooping the competition.
This time around, Fox News was out of the gate early. Within hours of the Boston bombing, they rolled out Joe Arpaio, the cartoonish sheriff of Maricopa County, Ariz. Arpaio had little knowledge to offer, never having experienced terrorism firsthand, but he was happy to talk about himself, saying he, too, had received bomb threats � as if he were jealous of all the attention Boston was getting.
A day later, �terrorism expert� Erick Stakelbeck jumped both the gun and the shark on Fox, saying without evidence that the bombing �had the hallmark of an Islamic attack.� I looked up Stakelbeck�s bio, and while it did not suggest he had had any counterterrorism training, it did say he used to work for Steven Emerson. Should I jump to my own conclusions about that? Maybe so.
Though other news organizations now largely avoid Emerson, he showed up on Fox this week suggesting that the marathon bombing was organized international terrorism. Incredibly, he dismissed questions from Fox�s Megyn Kelly about possible domestic terrorists. Emerson conveniently forgot his Oklahoma City blunder and said home-grown terrorists �use guns to carry out their attacks.�
But Fox News isn�t the only one. C-SPAN also gave Emerson a platform.
After backing off its early reporting that the bombing killed 12 people, not three, the New York Post continued to wrongly point a finger at a Saudi man for the bombing. Their �suspect� was never a suspect, but was, in fact, a victim wounded in the attack.
From right-wing talk shows to NPR to left-wing blogs, I�ve heard the same questions: Was it a home-grown terrorist like Timothy McVeigh? Or was it al-Qaida? Did it happen because it was Patriots� Day? IRS Day?
On Wednesday, CNN, Fox News and the usually reliable Associated Press all had to correct false reports that a suspect had been arrested.
I�m happy to wait to find out the answer to those questions. Let�s bury the dead, treat the wounded, console the families and wash the blood off Boylston Street while we let the experts investigate.
When we awoke Friday morning, some of those answers emerged. The wall-to-wall live coverage helped expose two more flaws as reporters and anchors filled hours of time by speculating about the motives of the two suspects� motives � especially their possibly-real, but possibly-imaginary links to political strife in faraway Chechnya. The second flaw is a more serious one. A week earlier, our national angst about jobs, the sequester and North Korea ruled the roost. But since TV news bosses tend to be terrified of losing viewers should they leave the big story to acknowledge the rest of the world even for a minute, those stories vanish, apparently and suddenly unimportant for our lives and futures.
Journalists and self-styled pundits can better serve the public by helping us figure out how to stop the next one and avoid speculation until the cold, hard facts are in. And please, when something like this happens, let the demagogues take the week off. For once, let�s get this story right, rather than get it right away.
The last thing in the world news organizations should do is make an awful story worse.
Peter Dykstra is publisher of Environmental Health News and The Daily Climate websites, and was an executive producer during a 17-year career at CNN. He wrote this for the Sacramento Bee.

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ROCHESTER — The board of directors of the Gafney Home announces the appointment of Thomas J. Jean as administrator effective Oct. 1.
Speaking on Tuesday morning, Board of Director member Claire Bisaillon said the Gafney Home has had an interim administrator since terminating the previous full-time administrator in July.
"We are very lucky to get T.J.," she said. "We talked to him five weeks ago and made the offer, and he took a week to think about it and talk it over with his wife. Then he gave Frisbie (his employer) four weeks notice."
"We are very excited to welcome T.J. to our team. He is uniquely qualified to lead the Gafney Home on a path of strategic growth while enhancing the quality of services offered to our residents," added Gerry Bisaillon, president of the board of directors.
The Gafney Home is an assisted living facility that has served the greater Rochester area for nearly 110 years. Located at 90 Wakefield St., the Gafney Home provides 24-hour nursing care and can accommodate 20 residents.
In a press release issued on Tuesday morning, the board of directors said that "Jean will bring his vast knowledge of health care management and leadership expertise to expand services and programming at the Gafney Home. Formerly employed at Frisbie Memorial Hospital, Jean will utilize his business administration skills and experience to advance the mission and vision set forth by the board of directors."
"I am incredibly thankful for the trust and confidence the board of directors has placed in me. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for me in my professional career. I am looking forward to working closely with the staff and directors to enhance the quality of care provided to our residents," said Jean.
"Frisbie has been so good to me. They have been very supportive of all my civic activities, and I look forward, now, to strengthening the ties between the Home and the hospital," Jean continued. "Hopefully it will also allow me to improve the quality of life of the residents."
Jean said his new job will give him the opportunity run an entire organization as the chief operating officer.
"It will give me some great experience in organizational leadership," he said.
"He wants a challenge, and we are offering him more money," said Claire Bisaillon, noting that his appointment will lead to the elimination of a couple of positions at the Gafney Home, and result in cost savings. The longer-term goal of the Gafney Home, she said, is to expand from 20 beds to a larger, yet to be determined, number.
On assuming the reins, Jean said he will take an assessment of the current state of affairs and look for ways to improve operations. At present there are around 20 full-time, part-time and per diem staff, he said.
Jean attended Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester and holds a degree in business administration. He lives in Rochester with his wife, Jennifer, and their two sons, Tyler and Brady. Jean also serves as the mayor of Rochester and is actively involved throughout the community. He is familiar with the Bisaillons and others on the board of directors through his service in Rotary.
"This has really given me a strong comfort level," said Jean.
For more information, call (603) 332-2705.


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Friday, April 15, 2011
New and Improved!
The SQL Developer Exchange , http://sqldeveloper.oracle.com, has been out there almost since the beginning of the tool. It's our way to allow users to log requests and have other vote on them. Then we each release pick off some and put them into the product. It's been basically unchanged since day 1. This week I've built a new set of screens which hopefully look better and are easier to use. We have implemented over 400 requests from users. The exchange is have a bit of a facelift and if anyone would like to test out the new Exchange go here https://apex.oracle.com/pls/apex/f?p=43135:1 . This is the same tables and data underpinnings so if you log or rate a request it will show in both place.
Friday, April 01, 2011
SQL Developer 3.0, XE 11.2 Beta, Developer Days
It is said things happen in threes.
1) SQL Developer 3.0 was release on Tuesday. Some of the major new/revamped things include migration from Sybase, Data Miner, Spatial, and Scheduler. There's a longer list of new things we added which can be read here. If you have not already, it's downloadable here.
2) OTN Developer Days in Toronto. We had a great crowd in Toronto. Chicago is the next stop on April 25th registration is here . This is a great way to talk with people from development. We have folks from TimesTen, XML, Java, PHP, Jdev, and .NET all at the event.
3) Rounding out the week. Oracle XE 11.2 Beta. After a long wait, it's finally arrived. It can be downloaded here . The documentation can be found here. There is a dedicated forum here for any questions or issues you may find.
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Bulls flyhalf Jacques-Louis Potgieter has signed a contract extension that will keep him playing Super Rugby for the Bulls until 2016.
Potgieter joined the Bulls earlier in the season from France following stints with Bayonne and Dax and immediately proved to be a valuable asset to the squad.
He has started in 10 of 12 matches since his arrival and scored 142 points at an average of 11.8 points per match. This included a try, 13 conversions, 34 penalties and three dropped goals.
Potgieter, who was schooled in Pretoria, made his Super Rugby debut for the Bulls in 2007, before moving to the Cheetahs in search of more game time.
He returned to Pretoria in 2010, before accepting a contract to join the Sharks a year later, from where he moved to France.
"I think I am finally home," Potgieter said of his extended time at Loftus Versfeld.
"We have some unfinished business at the Bulls and the Blue Bulls and I would like nothing more than winning a trophy with them again," the flyhalf said.
Potgieter was a squad member when Bulls coach Frans Ludeke last won the Super Rugby title and the coach was pleased to have him around for another two years.
"Jacques-Louis has proved his value in less than a season and reminded everyone of his abilities. His experience came through for us already and we are very pleased about him staying on."


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Bestest Steve Jobs Quotes
On Apple:
"We have always been shameless about stealing great ideas." – 1996
"It's really hard to design products by focus groups. A lot of times, people don't know what they want until you show it to them." – 1998
"If I were running Apple, I would milk the Macintosh for all it's worth — and get busy on the next great thing. The PC wars are over. Done. Microsoft won a long time ago." – 1996
"The products suck! There's no sex in them anymore!" – 1997
"Nobody has tried to swallow us since I've been here. I think they are afraid how we would taste." – 1998
"Pretty much, Apple and Dell are the only ones in this industry making money. They make it by being Wal-Mart. We make it by innovation."
"Apple's market share is bigger than BMW's or Mercedes's or Porsche's in the automotive market. What's wrong with being BMW or Mercedes?" – 2004
"And boy, have we patented it!" – 2007 – iPhone Launch
On Bill Gates:
"I wish him the best, I really do. I just think he and Microsoft are a bit narrow. He'd be a broader guy if he had dropped acid once or gone off to an ashram when he was younger." – 1997
On PC's :
Playboy: Are you saying that the people who made PC don't have that kind of pride in the product?
"If they did, they wouldn't have made the PC" – 1997
On Life:
"I would trade all of my technology for an afternoon with Socrates." – 2001
"My sex life is pretty good these days, Walt. How's yours?" – 2010
On Design:
"The only problem with Microsoft is they just have no taste. They have absolutely no taste. And I don't mean that in a small way, I mean that in a big way, in the sense that they don't think of original ideas, and they don't bring much culture into their products." – 1996
When you're a carpenter making a beautiful chest of drawers, you're not going to use a piece of plywood on the back, even though it faces the wall and nobody will ever see it. You'll know it's there, so you're going to use a beautiful piece of wood on the back. For you to sleep well at night, the aesthetic, the quality, has to be carried all the way through." – 1987
"You make some of the best products in the world — but you also make a lot of crap. Get rid of the crappy stuff." to Nike
"Do you want to spend the rest of your life selling sugared water or do you want a chance to change the world?" – to Pepsi
Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn't matter to me … Going to bed at night saying we've done something wonderful… that's what matters to me.
"I want to put a ding in the universe."
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Plum Quinoa Cakes
Maximize the bounty of summer's stone fruit with these plum cakes from Le Pain Quotidien. Made with quinoa flour and quinoa pearls, they're a sweetly textured treat.
Reprinted with permission by Alain Coumont. Copyright © 2013. Published by Mitchell Beazley. Available wherever books are sold. All rights reserved.
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- Yield:makes 6 cakes
- Active time: 30 minutes
- Total time:1 hour
- 2 eggs
- 4 tablespoons grape seed oil, plus extra for greasing the tins
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin cold-pressed canola oil
- 4 tablespoons soy milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup superfine sugar
- 4 tablespoons quinoa
- 1 cup (4 oz/125g) ground almonds
- 3/4 cup (3 1/2oz/100g) quinoa flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 9 plums, pits removed, halved
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Using a wooden spoon or electric mixer, blend the eggs and oils to form a smooth emulsion (like mayonnaise), then add the soy milk, vanilla, and sugar. Add the remaining dry ingredients and continue mixing until you have a smooth, thick frangipane batter (if it's dense and dry, add a little more milk to loosen the mixture).
Grease 6 dessert or pudding molds (about 4 inches in diameter) using a little grape seed oil. Cover the insides of the molds with the quinoa, then tip them upside down to remove any excess.
Transfer the frangipane to a pastry (piping) bag fitted with a plain tip (nozzle) and fill the molds, dividing the mixture evenly among them. Place 3 plum halves on top of the frangipane, then place the molds on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the plums look a little shriveled and the frangipane is golden and feels firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a serving plate. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
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Welcome, I am Alison Storey. As well as running children's music and movement classes in the Croydon area, I provide sessions for nurseries, preschools, playgroups and children's centres. MAD Academy specialise in teaching early years music and dance and we are known for our fun and physical approach to learning. Classes are full of singing and dancing, instruments, exciting listening games, different musical styles and rhythms, and stimulating props.
Nursery classes
MAD Academy Croydon regularly visits around 20 local nurseries to provide sessions for babies and preschool children from 3 months to 4 years old. Classes are designed for the specific age and developmental stage of the children and activities are aligned to many of the Early Years Learning Goals. Sessions range from 30 to 45 minutes and I can adapt sessions to meet your specific needs.
I provide all the necessary equipment, music and instruments for every class and can also supply you with individual class plans, which highlight the relevant Early Learning Goals covered by each element, to assist your planning and assessment. I would be happy to visit your nursery to give you a taste of what we do with a view to you considering us for a regular session. Contact me today to find out more, on 020 8407 1726.
Children's Centre classes
I can also work with local Children's Centres to run classes for parents and children aged 3 months to 4 years old. Our classes help promote physical development, listening skills, early speech and social skills, as well as providing parent and child with a fun and interactive time together. Classes are popular with parents and can be a great way for them to meet other parent's in the area.
If you would like more information, call me on 020 8407 1726.
Parties, fetes and events
As well as weekly baby and toddler classes, we can also provide one off sessions for fetes or special events. We are also very experienced at running fun-filled parties, so don't forget us if you have a party coming up and need an entertainer!


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I never thought...
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... did good, except for the crappy stereo and nav system eh? :)
Good writeup Daniel. Wish I could afford one myself. I'll just have to settle for a Model S. :( Hope its pickup is at least close.
My wife told me that it was ok to buy a used Roadster, so we'll see. :)
There is one Roadster for sale on EBay right now. No bids. Almost 5 days left for the auction.
0 to 60 mph is known. Works out to 5.5 secs. Not as fast as the Roadster, but damn fast.
I found 5 or 6 used. Most are around 90-99k but there are a couple in the 70's and 80's. But after lengthy discussion, we've decided to stick with the original S plan for now.
After the Model S ships there should be a lot more used Roadsters on the market.
daniel1948, I am in a very similar boat. I was drawn to the Tesla for it's electric drive. I too have never had a sports car, the closest thing I ever had was a 4 cyl Camry. But I did find a deal on a used Tesla Roadster and it has been a BLAST to drive. I have been to the dragstrip, road rallys, parades, Clean Air Run, Earth Day and Electric Vehicle Club meetings and I have only had the car 3 months.
As I have said the Roadster is the most fun I have ever had sitting up.
I have a similar but slightly different story. I was very interested in hearing more about the Model S. I'm an engineer myself and I just love the Tesla technology. So when an upcoming business trip was going to take me to Seattle, I figured I'd look up the Tesla folks and possibly take a test drive. Well, the test drive of course was in a Roadster and all I can say is WOW!!! I NEVER would have believed I would be willing to drop so much cash for a car, yet I found myself seriously considering buying one of these. I couldn't stop thinking about how it felt to drive it and what a fantastic car it was. Unfortunately, I was just barely able to justify/rationalize a base model and the cheapest one left was the very orange one which I am quite confident is the one you purchased. Back to the drawing board, I started considering used. Long story short, I am now the VERY HAPPY owner of the radiant red #316. My advice to everyone out there is to NOT test drive one of these unless you are willing to buy one. Otherwise your life will be ruined until you do! BTW daniel1948, are you in Spokane? That's where I am and I heard rumor that the last very orange one landed somewhere around here! I've seen a powder blue one here and I believe there is one somewhere just across the boarder in Idaho.
Daniel is in the Spokane area, but may not be back to this site as he is fed up with the spam we've been getting lately.
He does have and orange roadster, but although it was ordered via the Seattle store it was shipped from elsewhere. I still haven't seen his new Roadster, but hope to do so tomorrow. I'll take your advice and not drive it, as there's no possible way I could afford one. Also a sports car isn't practical for me.
Daniel said he can be found on the TeslaMotorsclub.com site now, as "daniel" .
Daniel gave me a ride in his Roadster this afternoon. It's been a long time since I've flown in a turboprop, but my recollection indicates the Roadster's acceleration is at least that great. I know it's definitely greater than any of the normal commercial jet planes I've flown in recently.
I was watching the gauges and during acceleration it actually drew 200 kW and during deceleration charged up to 40 kW. Only for a second or less in each instance though.
P.S. It was incredibly difficult for me to get in or out of the Roadster, but once seated it had more leg room than the Prius, or nearly any other car in which I've ridden.
I gather the trick for Long Johns is one foot, butt, other foot. ;)
Actually, Daniel told be how.
It's butt first, left foot and then right foot. I had to pull on each of my knees in turn to manage though.
Getting out was swing both legs out, sit on the edge, pull your head way down and then out. It probably is easier if the top is removed. He had the top on, and it's a good thing as it started to rain heavily just after I got out.


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If you're staying on Koh Rong Island, and would like to do something different (and a little more adventurous), we would recommend for you to take a private long boat around the island. There really are some incredible places to see, and it makes for a fantastic day out with your friends, family, or partner.
See Lonely Beach During Your Boat Trip
You can hire a private long boat at several locations around the island – The easiest way is to ask someone at Koh Touch when you arrive. A long boat can take up to 10 people or so, and you'll be looking at paying roughly $100 for the whole day (Koh Rong is a very large island, so try to set off early so that you can see all the sights before it starts to get dark). Typically, you'll be able to buy cold beverages during the trip, but it's not a bad idea to bring your own (you should also consider taking your own food, but you can stop to eat at most of the resorts you pass).
Traditional Khmer Fishing Long-tail Boat
Depending on the weather, you will go south or north around the island. When we went, we went south, so we'll describe some of the landmarks in that order.
Firstly, you will head towards Sok San – A small fishing village on the west side of Koh Rong. You'll pass a large undeveloped beach area on the way. From what we could see, this beach area will soon be full of new resorts (the Cambodian government is currently building a road around Koh Rong to connect the current and future tourist destinations).
You should try to stop at Sok San for an hour or so, just for a quick look around. The fishing village is full of local Khmer, and if you head right from the main pier here, you'll get to the wonderful Sok San Beach Resort.
Sok San Beach Resort was initially developed for the French Survivor series (the cast of the new U.S. Survivor are staying there later this year). It is a very large resort with over 600 bungalows and villas, ranging in quality (prices start at around $80 per night and go up to $800+). The beach area around here is fantastic – Crystal clear ocean waters, pristine white sandy beaches, and plenty of comfortable chairs for lounging. Despite being such a large resort, it is never too busy on the beach areas, and we would recommend you stay there if you are visiting Koh Rong.
The next main destination after Sok San is the outstanding Lonely Beach. But on the way you will pass one of our favourite sections of Koh Rong – A large undeveloped beach front that is entirely covered in palm trees. The view from the boat is mesmerising, and if you like you could stop here to relax for an hour or so. Last time we were there, we couldn't see a single person around, but a new resort is starting to be built here, so you may see one or two workers. All in all though, this section of Koh Rong epitomizes its natural beauty.
Next, we would suggest you stop at Lonely Beach for a good few hours, as it is truly breathtaking – Tall enveloping palm trees, beautiful white sands, and fantastic ocean waters. With only a handful of people around, you get a real feel of an island paradise.
Perhaps stop here for lunch – Although the menu isn't that varied, the food is of an OK standard, and you can relax and take in the tranquil atmosphere.
The stop after is Palm Beach. As the name suggests, this wonderful part of Koh Rong is covered in Palm trees, and is definitely worth a quick walk around. We would even recommend you plan to stay here during your time on Koh Rong, as the resort is outstanding value for money, and the scenery and atmosphere are breathtaking.
Directly opposite this beach area you will see the illustrious Song Saa Private Island. At over $2000 per night, here you can enjoy a tropical island paradise in the most elegant of fashions. Song Saa will not let you stop to have a look around (unless you arrange to eat at the restaurant – message them here), but you can take the boat past it to have a closer look.
At this point you may be running out of time, as it will most likely be starting to get dark. If you do have time however, briefly stop at Daem Thkov Village, just for a quick look around to see how local Khmer live on this part of Koh Rong. If you fancy a bit of a culture holiday, Inn The Village here comes highly recommended.
- Q: How big is Koh Rong?
- Q: Where exactly is it?
- Q: How do I get to Koh Rong?
- Q: When is the best time to visit?
- Q: What activities are there?
- Q: Where are the best beaches?
- Q: Is Koh Rong a party place?
- Q: Where can I see the glowing plankton?
- Q: What should I bring with me?
- Q: Is it easy to get a Cambodian Visa?
- Q: Is there an ATM on the islands?
- Q: Is there a medical facility on Koh Rong?
- Q: Is it a family-friendly place?
- Q: When is the rainy season?
- Q: Where was Survivor Kaoh Rong filmed?
There are four village communities on the island: Koh Touch (south-east), Prek Svay (north-east), Daem Thkov (Sangkat village) (east), and Sok San (west). Most locals live from fishing (70%) and small scale crop cultivation (30%). As of 2019, tourist businesses outnumber residential homes on Koh Touch.
The terrain is predominantly hilly, with a 316m mountain (1,037ft) in the north-west. Most of the island's interior is covered in jungle forestry, with several waterfalls, bays, capes, and sandstone rock formations adding to the wonderful scenery.
Exposed to the weather and open sea, the south side of Koh Rong is particularly beautiful, while the east side is characterized by smooth hills that gently slope towards the crescent-shaped beaches, inlets, and bays.
Koh Rong's neighbouring islands include Koh Tuich in the south-east, the twin islands of Koh Bong-Po'own (Koh Song-Saa) in the north-east, and Koh Koun and Koh Rong Samloem in the south. These five islands make up the Sangkat Koh Rong (or Commune 5 of Mittakpheap District).
It will take about 40 minutes to get to your destination if it's the first stop. If the boat first stops elsewhere, it may take 1 hour or so.
All 5 services will charge roughly $25 return, though prices can vary depending on time of year, special offers, etc. All services leave from the Ochheuteal (AKA 'Serendipity') pier in Sihanoukville and go to the main tourist beaches on the islands. If your hotel is not on the main beaches (Koh Touch / Saracen Bay), please read Sihanoukville to Koh Rong.
The 5 services offer modern speed boats with comfortable chairs, life jackets, and the option to buy food and drink on board. Not all of the ferries have air-conditioning, but once the boats set off there is a strong cool breeze throughout the sitting areas which more than makes up for it.
All ferry services tend to be very busy – we strongly recommend you buy your tickets in advance. You can buy your tickets online now here: Book Ferry Tickets Online Now
Middle of November / December / January / February: Warm and dry. 25°C daytime.
March / April / May: Hot and dry. 35°C daytime.
June / July / August: Hot and wet. 35°C daytime.
September / October / Early November: Warm and wet. 25°C daytime.
Please see our Weather Guide for more information.
The islands are known for their stunning underwater panorama. Whether it's snorkeling or scuba diving that you're after, there are plenty of superb locations.
Kayaking & Paddle Boarding
Enjoy the crystal clear ocean waters by Kayaking or paddle boarding your way around – An ideal activity for couples and families alike.
Mountain Biking & Jungle Trekking
Explore the exotic jungle habitat by foot or via a mountain bike.
Bioluminescent Plankton
Sparkling like a starry sky all around you, the bioluminescent plankton are a wonderful sight to behold at night times.
Jet Skiing & Windsurfing
For some fast paced action on the beautiful clear waters, hire Jetskis or Windsurf.
To learn more, please read our Activities Guide.
1) Lonely Beach – Possibly the best beach on the islands (even bettering Lazy Beach on Koh Rong Samloem), is Lonely Beach to the northern side of Koh Rong Island. Although it is not in the most convenient location, it really is absolutely stunning. The small alcove feels like a real island-paradise, with crystal clear ocean waters, soft white sandy beaches, and tall palm trees all around. The atmosphere is quite serene – so peaceful and quiet with just a few crickets chirping in the background. There are very few people around, so you feel quite isolated and secluded out in a truly beautiful setting.
2) 4K Beach (Long Set Beach) – We would say that 4K beach is number two on the list, though there are now several resorts built along this wonderful stretch of white sand, sparkling turquoise ocean, and tropical jungle wilderness. What's great about this beach, apart from the stunning scenery and inviting pristine waters, is that it's a short walk away from the main tourist area on Koh Rong Island (Koh Touch).
3) White Beach – At number 3 we are going to put White Beach – A 10 minute walk from the main pier on Koh Touch. Admittedly, there are probably better beaches, but the convenience of White Beach and the quality of the resorts around this area push it up a place or two. Despite what you might read elsewhere, this far side of Koh Touch is not a party location and does not suffer from the same setbacks that other more popular areas experience. The beach on this part of the touristy stretch is clean and well-kept, with soft white sands and beautiful clear ocean waters.
As such, if you're staying on Koh Touch (the main tourist area on Koh Rong) or on Saracen Bay (the main tourist area on Koh Rong Samloem), the easiest way for you to see the plankton is by booking a boat tour (you can also walk to Police Beach on non-party nights (15 minutes left from the main pier) and Tree House Bungalows (15 minutes right from the main pier) on Koh Touch, or make your way to Long Set Beach around the corner from Koh Touch).
For more information, please read: Glowing Plankton on Koh Rong
For example, those that visit during the rainy season get to enjoy half-priced accommodation and beautiful rainy scenes, and because it never gets too cold in Cambodia, swimming in the ocean is still a very pleasurable experience (the water rarely drops beneath 25°C). Take a look at this article for more information: 5 Reasons to Visit Koh Rong Island in Rainy Season
In 2012, a special edition of the French Survivor ('Koh Lanta') was filmed near Sok San Village with an All-Star cast. The production team returned in 2013 and again in 2016 to film the regular editions.
In 2015, the American version of Survivor produced Season 31 (Survivor: Cambodia – Second Chance) and season 32 (Survivor: Kaoh Rong – Brains vs Brawn vs Beauty) on Koh Rong Island.
The 16th edition of Expedition Robinson (Sweden's Survivor) was also filmed on the island.


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La Sicilia and Sacred Heart School students team up to raise money for Signing Time Foundation
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Kindergarten and first-graders raised money for the Signing Time Foundation.
By Steven Hoffman
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More than two dozens students from the Sacred Heart School were at the La Sicilia restaurant in Oxford on Monday morning to celebrate fundraising activities for the Signing Time Foundation.
This is the third year in a row that students from the school have teamed up with the Mascali family, the owners of La Sicilia, on the project.
Danielle Mascali said that she and her husband, Victor, were motivated to start organizing fundraisers for the Signing Time Foundation when they learned about the good work that the organization is doing by making sign language fun and accessible to all children. Victor and Danielle have a son, Victor, who was born with severe hearing loss. He is now six and a kindergarten student at the Sacred Heart School. Utilizing sign language is an effective way for him to communicate with his parents and peers.
Mascali explained that Signing Time Foundation was started by Rachel Coleman to bridge the gap between children of all abilities. The non-profit organization utilizes DVDs, books, and television programs to fulfill a vision of the world in which all children can express themselves and be understood.
Danielle said that, as parents of a child with severe hearing loss, they understand the
importance of helping children who face a variety of circumstances that can make verbal communication extremely difficult.
"When our son was born, we had no idea where to turn for help," Mascali explained. "There is a frustration level with not being able to communicate with your child."
The Mascalis did the work to research the assistance that was available and they found out about the Signing Time Foundation.
Once Victor and Danielle were able to learn how to use sign language with their son, they noticed a big difference in his demeanor.
"He turned into this bright, cheery child," she said. "It's amazing what it has done for our son."
Any child can benefit from learning simple sign language as a way of communicating with other children who might be disabled.
"That's what I love about this—it's a Foundation for all children," Mascali said of Signing Time.
For the Sacred Heart School project, Mascali provided the students with either Nativity scene or snowman ornaments and the students then used their own creativity to prepare them for display on the tree at La Sicilia.
This effort began three years a ago on a very small basis—eight or so students decorated ornaments and collected a few hundred dollars that was passed on to the Signing Time Foundation. The second year, approximately $500 was raised as more students participated.
This year, all the students at the Sacred Heart School were made aware of the project. Student Council members have already raised about $50. Wristbands are being sold to raise more money and students will also be making a $1 donation for the privilege of participating in the school's "dress down" day in December.
Maureen Walsch, a moderator for the Sacred Heart School's Student Council, said that students
benefit from participating in the fundraising effort because it raises awareness about the Signing Time Foundation and its work making sign language accessible to more children. Participation also taught the students a valuable lesson about the value of helping others.
"The children understand that the donation is to help all children," said Pat DeColli, who also serves as a moderator for the school's Student Council.
Mascali said that the administrators, teachers, and children at Sacred Heart School have all been very supportive of their son and the annual fundraiser.
"They've been amazing," Mascali said. "Our family has been blessed to have this kind of support from the school. I can't say enough about how they've helped us."
She added that she hopes everyone will stop by La Sicilia to see the Christmas tree that the students have decorated. Many people usually stop by during Oxford's Country Christmas celebration, which takes place this year on Friday, Dec. 6.
The Mascalis will continue to accept donations that will be forwarded to Signing Time. One goal for the future is to have a Signing Time program in the Oxford area.
Now that Victor is 6, he is beginning to understand more about the annual effort to support Signing Time by raising funding and awareness for the cause. Mascali said that her son is always grateful when someone uses sign language to communicate with him. She said that having local students help raise awareness and funds for the Signing Time Foundation makes the family feel very special.
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First of all, let me admit that I am predisposed not to like Harry Connick Jr. The dislike is entirely personal, fueled by a December working as a Radio Shack cashier at Lakeforest Mall in Maryland, a full month in which the stereos all played Harry Connick CDs on a loop. I still have nightmares where all I hear is nothing but two hours of "It Had to Be You."
But I do not blame him for Tuesday's "American Idol" performances, in which he coached the five remaining finalists through Frank Sinatra week. He tried his best, working on all the arrangements and even backing the contestants onstage, along with members of his band. "You think Shania Twain was up here doing this?" he said as part of the pre-performance video.
No, she was not. So more power to you, Harry Connick Jr. You set the new standard as the best guest mentor of the season.
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Before the performances began, Frank Sinatra's daughters, Nancy and Tina, presented one of their father's monogrammed handkerchiefs as a gift for Simon Cowell. Why he got the gift is beyond me since he's a short-timer anyway, but he treasured the present and held it very close the rest of the night.
Sadly, however, the hanky was an appropriate gesture, since it could have been used to clean up the mess most of the singers made of their Sinatra tunes.
But before I get into the singers, I have a public service announcement: Randy Jackson, stop booing Simon during the introductions! You do it every week, and it isn't funny anymore. Just stop. If you're mad at him for some reason, just meet him in the back alley after the show and settle things that way.
Anyway, the judges have clearly made up their minds about who they would like to see go home, and that is Casey James. This despite the fact that James turned down a gig that paid $50 and a free meal, just to remain on Tuesday's show. Where's the gratitude? If that were an all-you-can-eat offer, it deserved serious consideration.
He sang "Blue Skies," and even Kara DioGuardi broke away from her cougar story line to say, "At least you held some notes … but the bad news is, you kind of sound like a lamb." Then Ryan Seacrest asked Connick for his opinion, and the mentor noted that James had killed it two hours prior in rehearsal, which does the contestant no good at all.
Odds are pretty good that he will go, and if so, he deserves it. But he isn't the only one.
I blame myself for Aaron Kelly. In the past, I've thought the judges had been mean to the teenagers on the show, and I've criticized them for slamming kids who will go straight from the "Idol" stage to math class once they get kicked off.
It's obvious the judges all listen to my every word and took the criticism to heart because they are treating Kelly as if he's a fragile flower who will wither and die if he's criticized, and now I'm sorry I even brought the issue up in the first place.
"You do try hard, and I'm going to give you that," Simon told him after a very high-school talent-show version of "Fly Me to the Moon."
Really, Simon? That's the best you can do? Are you going to give him a cup of water, orange slices and a plastic trophy for participation like they do after the final game of a youth soccer season? Because that's what you and the rest of the judges are treating Aaron like — like a little kid who has to be praised regardless of how he does.
The judges didn't like Crystal Bowersox's "Summer Wind" for reasons I don't really understand. But the great thing about her is that she couldn't care less what they think. She has a reason for everything she does on stage and will tell you what that reason is. And if the judges don't like it she'll just shrug her shoulders and move on. If and when she gets voted off, it won't be because she wasn't true to herself and tried to become something she isn't.
And they loved Michael Lynche and "The Way You Look Tonight," which I understand even less than the Bowersox criticism. The best you can say about it was that he sounded like the lead singer of a really good wedding band, since that is the usual scenario in which that song is played, but Randy gushed as if it were something new and exciting. Lynche should be safe, but only because the bar at the bottom was set really low.
That leaves us with Lee Dewyze. The former paint salesman — you can tell the show is stacking the deck for him, since they remind us of those humble blue-collar origins all the time nowadays — closed the show with "That's Life." Ellen DeGeneres said, "I think if this were the last night of performances, you would have just won the whole thing."
I agree that Dewyze was the best of the night, though I am getting irritated at the criticism that he looks as if he's lacking confidence. Do I wish he had more of the Chris Daughtry swagger? Sure, but it's May already, so I've given up hoping that he'll develop it at this point. Maybe during the summer tour. Or, who knows, maybe next week, since he'll surely stick around at least that long.
Craig Berman is a writer in Washington. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/craigberman.


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Vikings running back Adrian Peterson fell just short of Eric Dickerson's single-season record of 2,105 yards last season. Now Titans running back Chris Johnson is saying he thinks he can be the one to break Dickerson's record this season.
Johnson told Andrew Siciliano on NFL Network that he believes he can top the all-time record that Dickerson set in 1984.
"Every running back's goal is to break that record," Johnson said. "You want to break the 2,105. I believe I can do it."
Johnson ran for 2,006 yards in 2009, but he's been maddeningly inconsistent since then. Last season he had five different games in which he topped 120 yards, but he also had five different games in which he failed to reach 30 yards. (Peterson was never held under 60 yards in any game last year.) If Johnson is going to have any hope of breaking Dickerson's record, he's going to need to cut out those too-frequent games when he disappears.
And if Johnson is going to have any hope of breaking Dickerson's record, he's also going to need to get a lot of carries, and that may be a problem. Titans coach Mike Munchak told Mike Florio on NBC Sports Network that the Titans may change the way they use Johnson, getting him more touches as a receiver out of the backfield but adding another running back who can carry more of the rushing load, especially in short-yardage situations. If that means Johnson will have fewer carries this season than the 276 he had last season, then it's pretty much impossible for Johnson to break the record.
But Johnson doesn't think anything is impossible. He thinks he could be poised to have the greatest season any running back has ever had.


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an important difference is that Serializable will call all of the superclasses, and Externalizable will not.
Hi Javin gr8 article ....few things that I want to add..
By implementating java.io.Serializable, you get "automatic" serialization capability for objects of your class. No need to implement any other logic, it'll just work. The Java runtime will use reflection to figure out how to marshal and unmarshal your objects.
In earlier version of Java, reflection was very slow, and so serializaing large object graphs (e.g. in client-server RMI applications) was a bit of a performance problem. To handle this situation, the java.io.Externalizable interface was provided, which is like java.io.Serializable but with custom-written mechanisms to perform the marshalling and unmarshalling functions (you need to implement readExternal and writeExternal methods on your class). This gives you the means to get around the reflection performance bottleneck.
In recent versions of Java (1.3 onwards, certainly) the performance of reflection is vastly better than it used to be, and so this is much less of a problem. I suspect you'd be hard-pressed to get a meaningful benefit from Externalizable with a modern JVM.
Also, the built-in Java serialization mechanism isn't the only one, you can get third-party replacements, such as JBoss Serialization, which is considerably quicker, and is a drop-in replacement for the default.
A big downside of Externalizable is that you have to maintain this logic yourself - if you add, remove or change a field in your class, you have to change your writeExternal/readExternal methods to account for it.
In summary, Externalizable is a relic of the Java 1.1 days. There's really no need for it any more
Did you copy-paste your comments from following ?? LOL !!!
You can generate java value objects that implement Externalizable for you without having to write the code yourself using VALJOGen (http://valjogen.41concepts.com/).
Tip: ValjoGen can generate java value objects for you that implement Externalizable (and much more) for you so you do not have to write the code manually. ValjoGen is free open source at the website is at http://valjogen.41concepts.com.
Thanks @Unknown, this looks like a good utility which will minimize mistakes Java developers make while using Externalizable interface.
Some few points that I came across:
Serialization is a recursive algorithm. What I mean to say here is, apart from the fields that are required, starting from a single object, until all the objects that can be reached from that object by following instance variables, are also serialized. This includes the super class of the object until it reaches the "Object" class and the same way the super class of the instance variables until it reaches the "Object" class of those variables. Basically all the objects that it can read. This leads to lot of overheads.
Both serializing and deserializing require the serialization mechanism to discover information about the instance it is serializing. Using the default serialization mechanism, will use reflection to discover all the field values. Also the information about class description is added to the stream which includes the descption of all the serializable superclasses, the description of the class and the instance data associated with the specific instance of the class. Lots of data and metadata and again performance issue.
You know that serialization needs serialVersionUID, a unique Id to identify the information persisted. If you dont explicitly set a serialiVersionUID, serialization will compute the serialiVersionUID by going through all the fields and methods. So based on the size of the class, again serialization mechanism takes respective amount of time to calculate the value. A third performance issue.
Externalizable interface is not a marker interface and it provides two methods - writeExternal and readExternal.
Externalization efficiency comes at a price. The default serialization mechanism adapts to application changes due to the fact that metadata is automatically extracted from the class definitions (observe the format above and you will see that when the object is serialized by implementing Serializable interface, the class metadata(definitions) are written to the persistent store while when you serialize by implementing Externalizable interface, the class metadata is not written to the persistent store). Externalization on the other hand isn't very flexible and requires you to rewrite your marshalling and demarshalling code whenever you change your class definitions.
As you know a default public no-arg constructor will be called when serializing the objects that implements Externalizable interface. Hence, Externalizable interface can't be implemented by Inner Classes in Java as all the constructors of an inner class in Java will always accept the instance of the enclosing class as a prepended parameter and therefore you can't have a no-arg constructor for an inner class. Inner classes can achieve object serialization by only implementing Serializable interface.
If you are subclassing your externalizable class, you have to invoke your superclass's implementation. So this causes overhead while you subclass your externalizable class. Observe the examples above where the superclass writeExternal method is explicitly called in the subclass writeExternal method.
Methods in externalizable interface are public. So any malicious program can invoke which results into loosing the prior serialized state.
Nice info Rajat!
But using readObject & writeObject method, we can customize the read & write of operation provided by the serializable interface. I really want to know why do we have the externalizable interface when there is readObject & writeObject method exist to override serialization logic.


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BUFFALO, N.Y. – University at Buffalo Police earned the approval of the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Authorities (CALEA), becoming the only police department in Erie County and one of five in the state to receive national accreditation.
This is the latest effort of the department to conduct itself according to professional standards and adhere to the highest professional standards, according to Police Chief Gerald W. Schoenle Jr. The prestigious accreditation organization – which Schoenle said is the "gold standard" of law enforcement accreditation – expressed strong praise for the department, its procedure and its personnel, calling the UB Police Department an "excellent example of professional law enforcement."
"The University at Buffalo provides a full range of professional law enforcement services to their campus community," according to the CAELA report summary. "The assessment team was especially impressed with the agency's involvement in the campus community and the support the university shows for the agency.
"It was obvious that the professionalism and pride exhibited by every member we encountered contributes to the support they receive from the university."
Schoenle stated that "going through the accreditation process has made us a better police department and supports our mission to provide a safe and welcoming environment for the students, visitors, faculty and staff to live, learn, work and play. In these changing times, it is imperative that police agencies do everything they can to respond to the safety concerns of our communities. The accreditation process is a great way for agencies to improve their operations by adhering to nationally known best practices. This was truly a great team effort by our department."
Schoenle praised Lt. Scott Marciszewski, UB's accreditation manager, who Schoenle said steered the department through the process, complying with all of the required standards representing the best policies and practices in law enforcement. Marciszewski and Assistant Chief Chris Bartolomei accepted the award on behalf of the department at the CALEA conference on March 23 in Charleston, S.C.
The CALEA committee doing the assessment described UB's Police Department as "well-prepared" for this inspection. They found agency files "well-organized and well-documented."
"The assessor found the agency to be in compliance with all applicable standards," the report summary stated. "Performance activities were carried out in a timely manner and required reports and analyses were thorough and concise. Agency personnel were observed to be knowledgeable and professional at all times."
The panel expressed special appreciation for Schoenle, singling out his dedication to the CALEA process and "using the process to improve the agency in any way possible because of the many reviews and analyses that are required.
"The assessment team found the University at Buffalo Police department to be an excellent example of professional law enforcement. Agency personnel demonstrated this in every facet of their operations."
The University at Buffalo Police was the first SUNY Police Department to become New York State accredited in 2007 and now is the only university police department to achieve national accreditation through CALEA in New York State.
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When we come to the point about learning, it is always better to dispose at least one approach or technique to see their children getting the best education ever. For this reason, the worksheets and activities printed out are important: they make their knowledge better that children experience other type of education. Here is provided a variety of English sheets for children that you can apply while working with kids to help them perceive knowledge in an entertaining manner.
Worksheets for Children during English lessons
Tasks printed out for children is a new obstacle they need to find a way out, either it is by using color books or by word searching, thus, this type of tasks lead to skills improvement and are very successful for developing cognitive skills. They are best developed in early childhood, as children clearly see how they will be taught at school, as well as this will affect their further studies at higher education institutions.
What tasks are most appropriate to be included into worksheets? What if we say that the main objective is to revise the information that has been already learned, and thus, the content of the tasks should involve as much useful information as it is possible. When discussing worksheets to supplement a lesson in English for kids, it is obligatory to have an entertaining and easy to comprehend materials. A few exercises you just cannot avoid using is believed to be a word tracing tasks, which enhance little kids to learning vocabulary, revise the words they already know and improve them while doing writing exercises. Adding coloring pages related to the subject would be a wonderful idea. Let's take the topic of "parts of human's face", thus it would be necessary to include several pictures showing different face parts; this will help children to show their creative skills while coloring, as well as to match the words with the pictures included in the worksheets.
The difficulty of the worksheets should depend upon the age of children. For those who learn English as a secondary language, teachers can use abstract techniques in the worksheets that would increase the difficulty of the worksheets. To these techniques we can relate the following: using articles before nouns, learning more complicated vocabulary glossary, touching some specific grammar, spelling words, sound word association and many others.
You can find a great variety of different worksheets on a peculiar topic or language section. For instance, using grammar tasks (worksheets) will definitely increase children's knowledge of the second learning language. Using the worksheets, they have a chance to practice nouns and verbs, as well as the use of articles with different nouns in the English language.
Please take into account that worksheets should certainly be entertaining! As it was previously mentioned, only those worksheets bring most of success that are fun and entertaining. This is definitely important with children who are getting education. Mostly our kids get bored while studying in schools and spending lots of hours doing their homework, thus it will make they feel fun and enjoyment if you provide them with active and fun tasks for them to do. Worksheets are considered to be one of the best ways to practice, because they are followed by entertaining practice and not boring tasks. Many people think that worksheets only consist of filling blank space and to put correct word in the sentence. But in fact, they can involve singing songs and thus practice reading skills, or they can do crosswords oriented at their learning new words and multiplying vocabulary.
And now, let us decide what the best way to learning through worksheets? The best way is to have a printable worksheet that is associated with the current topic studied at school. When your kid has done his homework for English lesson, add him a worksheet for him to practice and have fun. Putting practice right after some theory is the best way to get your kid to understanding what he is learning. For instance, if your kid has studied English verbs today at school, give him some worksheets related to verbs and you will see how better he would understand them.
Besides the advantage of a good practice, this is also a good time to spend with your lovely kid playing, having fun and learning at the same time. Below are the links to the worksheets sample that you can use for your children and have a great time learning!


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Fossils of a previously undiscovered species of dinosaur have been found in slabs of Utah sandstone that were so hard that explosives had to be used to free some of the remains, scientists said Tuesday. The bones found at Dinosaur National Monument belonged to a type of sauropod — long-necked plant-eaters that were said to be the largest animal ever to roam land.
The discovery included two complete skulls from other types of sauropods — an extremely rare find, scientists said.The fossils offer fresh insight into lives of dinosaurs some 105 million years ago, including the evolution of sauropod teeth, which reveal eating habits and other information, said Dan Chure, a paleontologist at the monument that straddles the Utah-Colorado border.
"You can hardly overstate the significance of these fossils," he said.Of the 120 or so known species of sauropods, complete skulls have been found for just eight. That's mostly because their skulls were made of thin, fragile bones bound by soft tissue that were easily destroyed after death.


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I know this is the case, what I was trying to prevent doing was giving the 'player' the opporuntity to use the copy of the list if the list was passed by value; they could modify this with no concern over altering the original array. (So, for example, doing something that stores the sum in some place in the list copy, would be possible). However, with passing by reference, any changes to the sub's array would affect the original array, and thus you are forced to find another means to store the value.
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In a move that bolsters their special-teams coverage ranks, the Ravens were awarded ex-Falcons linebacker Robert James on waivers on Sunday, according to the NFL's transaction log.
James, 28, notched 10 special-teams tackles for Atlanta in 2012. A fourth-year pro from Arizona State, the 5-foot-11, 224-pound James likely projects as a backup inside linebacker on defense.
In a corresponding roster move, the Ravens waived/injured third-year wide receiver LaQuan Williams, who's recorded nine special-teams tackles in the previous two seasons. According to Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun, Williams has a hamstring injury, and an injury settlement is anticipated.


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10 Commandments for Winning at Fantasy Football
This is the seventh in a series of articles geared toward winning at fantasy football. To find more content on useful ways you can win your league, click here
7th Commandment - Thou MUST Draft Key Player's Backup
In almost all circumstances it makes sense to grab your best players' backups – IF they too are capable players. We usually refer to these as "Handcuffs". There are some that are always obvious, in 2019 we are looking at: Saquon Barkley/Wayne Gallman, James Conner/Jaylen Samuels, Ezekiel Elliott/Tony Pollard, David Johnson/Chase Edmonds, Melvin Gordon/Austin Ekeler, Todd Gurley/Darrell Henderson. Some that are less obvious – of which we will touch on later. The reason you backup your Studs is two-fold:
1. To make sure you have a starter if and when your Stud goes down. The way you win at Fantasy Football is by having a deep bench and planning for the worst. Expect your best players to go down at some point, as most players in the league miss some time over the course of the year. Those of us that are prepared hardly miss a beat and are one step ahead of the competition.
2. To prevent other owners in your league from benefiting from your misfortunes. If you draft Barkley and neglect Gallman later in your draft, if Barkley goes down or gets suspended, the owner, the one that took Gallman will have a tremendous option to insert into his lineup. It likely would have only cost him a 13th round or later pick and at that price, insuring your 1st rounder is a no-brainer.
This does not hold true for all positions, especially WR's, as taking Antoino Brown's backup in Oakland will generally not benefit you very much. But the point is that if you spend an early-round draft pick on a player, and his backup would flourish if they were the starter, make sure to get him later in the draft.
This insurance policy also does not hold true if your league only has 16 or fewer roster spots, as the waiver wire pool will be deeper, and you will likely be able to acquire starters from there if you had to. This is mainly for leagues that have 18 spots or more.
There is another way this strategy can help your drafting, and that is if you are unsure of 2 players at a certain point in the draft and they are in the same tier. You can opt for the player with the stronger backup because you can likely get the backup later in the draft cheap. The combination of the two will be better insurance that you will always have a starter. People may think that this talented backup will cannibalize the starter, but that is usually not the case. We are talking about situations where this guy's only role is to give the Stud a breather, but if needed for a few games could excel.
Inside the Champ's Draft Kit we will give you all of the handcuffs you should draft, as well as the handcuffs to avoid. We will follow up later in the summer with some more of each as well.
The main point is to pay attention to your key players, and if they have a capable backup – someone who you could spot-start if the starter goes down, be sure to get insurance for your team.
1st Commandment: Know Thy Scoring System
2nd Commandment: Thou Shall Stick To Thy Tiers
3rd Commandment: Thou Shall Avoid Bad Players from Bad Teams
4th Commandment: Thou Shall Draft Players From The Next Great Offenses
5th Commandment: Thou Shall Wait on Thy Quarterback
6th Commandment:Thou Shall Covet Thy Stud Wide Receiver
7th Commandment: Thou Must Draft Thy Stud's Backup
8th Commandment: Thou Shall Not Draft Two Studs From the Same Team
9th Commandment: Thou Shall NOT Draft a Kicker or a Team Defense Too Early
10th Commandment: Thou Shall Start Your Studs
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Surveys indicate over 90 per cent of seniors say they wish to end their lives in their own homes. Often, however, adult children come to believe that their parents may be better off in seniors' housing. Broaching the subject is one of the most difficult conversations you can have.
It is common for people to feel anxious about talking to parents about the future. It acknowledges that parents are aging, and will eventually die; it is something you may not want to face, and engenders grief. This conversation may cross unspoken family boundaries. It is a point at which a child starts to care for parents, and not the other way around. Part of your fear may be about the reaction of your parents when you do bring up the subject.
Talking with your parents about housing will not be one conversation, but rather a series of conversations over time, sometimes weeks, sometimes months. You are discussing a major life transition which is frightening. The decision is difficult and takes time. They will have to grapple with the (mistaken) belief that they are giving up their independence. They will have to grieve for the home they have now, and prepare themselves for what will come. They may be afraid that this is "the end of the line."
Be very clear with yourself about why you are bringing the subject up. Remember that your parents are adults, and they have the right to live at risk and to take risks. If they understand the risks and the potential consequences, you may have to back off and learn to handle your anxiety in a way that does not overstep their rights.
Do some groundwork before you have a talk with your parents. It will help make the conversation successful. Learn as much as you can about the types of both public and private housing available in your area. Visit some of them on your own and learn about admission and discharge processes. This will help you allay your parents' fears about what seniors' housing is like, ideas they may have developed 20 years ago when they faced the issue with their own parents. Learn about options for making living at home a viable alternative.
Don't wait until the issue becomes a crisis. A discussion about housing is easiest when it is about what may be needed in the future. You need the time to discuss and to plan.
If you have siblings, discuss with them who is the right person to bring the subject up and how to do it together. Consider if the subject should be approached first by the family physician. It may help to have a consultation with an eldercare consultant or even to have a meeting with the consultant and your parents.
Begin by choosing a time which is good for everyone. Start off by saying something like, "There is something I need to talk to you about," and go from there. Let them know it is a conversation, and not an opening salvo in a war to take over control. You are there to support them, but also to share your concerns. You are problem-solving together.
People react differently to their children bringing up the subject of their future. Usually the subject is something they have thought about or spoken about with their spouse or friends. Hearing it from you may make them defensive, or it may be a relief. They may tell you not to worry about it. If the reaction is anger, remember that behind anger is often fear. Allow them to have the fear and their reactions.
Be prepared to listen, as well as to speak. Find out what they have been thinking and what they know about seniors' housing. Learn about their fears, and what holds them back. For many people, the thought that comes to mind is, "How will I ever get rid of all this stuff?"
You can talk about doing it gradually or introduce downsizing companies that specialize in work with seniors. You also might want to suggest visiting different housing with your parents for a lunch and a tour. They may find something very different from what was in their mind. You can be persistent, but gentle. You can always say, "OK, let's talk more about this some other time."
My book, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living, specifically addresses this difficult transition and is written to help family members with the emotional as well as practical issues involved in moving to seniors' housing.
Peter Silin, MSW, RSW, CCC, has worked professionally for 30 years in all areas of aging, caregiving and seniors' housing. He has been a national eldercare consultant and keynote speaker around North America. Silin is the Principal of Diamond Geriatrics, an eldercare consulting firm providing case management, counselling, consultation on seniors housing, advocacy, and mediation. He is a well-known speaker, giving lectures and seminars to business and non-profits. His book, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living, is used throughout North America. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or 604 874 7764.


text: GerrysJewel Report post Posted May 31, 2008 I don't see this posted anywhere but in case I missed it, forgive the double post. I'm posting this in Rumors....why, I don't know. Mods, feel free to move it if you see fit, lol. I realize that once upon a time, Webber did announce he wanted to do a Phantom sequel, however was encouraged not to do it. Perhaps Andrew can't let this go as this article was written and posted today. So maybe down the road we will see....(better to read the article). Phantom Sequel Phantom of the Opera sequel Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed that he's going to be working on a new musical, not a great surprise since he turns these things out to great success like hotcakes...whatever they are. However the musical he's announced is a sequel, and why am I talking about this? Well, because it's a sequel to a successful film which helped fill the varied career rise of a certain Mr Gerard Butler. So could we see another film down the line? I'm not so sure that Gerard Butler would want to revisit his role as his career has now turned more to the action and hero genre, and he's doing that superbly well and still managing to pick some superb and very different films without being typecast and pidgeon-holed. However I think it's a safe bet that Andrew Lloyd Webber is thinking of the possibilities of a sequel to this ever successful musical. One is that he has a massive audience out there who love the original, another is that he could run the casting for the West End show as a BBC television series, and the last is that this has successfully made it to the big screen and brought in more exposure and profit. From the BBC Webber himself says: "I have got my own new show coming on next year, which is my sequel to the Phantom of the Opera, which I think is going to be called Phantom: Once Upon Another Time...But that will come on in November next year, probably, if everything goes well." He cements the idea that if they are to continue the BBC series then he needs a show behind it, otherwise it just won't work. "I also have to remember that it's no good thinking of these shows in isolation...There has to be a show at the end of it. We are different to other shows because there is a real prize of a real job in the West End... ...If we haven't got a show - we don't have a television show." So it's not a crazy idea to think of a sequel to The Phantom of the Opera musical and to imagine that once it's had a successful run, or perhaps even before, that Hollywood might eye it for a film sequel. What do you think? Would fans of the original film, and of Butler in the role, want to see a sequel, and would you want Butler to return or for the role to be recast? Written by Richard Brunton on May 31, 2008 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites