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The Cost of Interfaces
Two unrelated thing happened to me yersterday that brought me to the exact same impasse: One of my favorite podcasts, Slate's DoubleX Gabfest had a segment that I disagreed with enough that I wanted to comment. Trying to figure out where to post my feedback, the post told me "Comment on our Facebook page." Shortly thereafter, the discussions about a new fan studies SIG started up…on Facebook. And while I was thrilled to see people putting hard work into organizing the SIG, I was excluded from the conversation.
I used to have a Facebook, years ago, for a very short time. In that brief time it connected me with some friends from high school, my abusive ex-boyfriend, and my college roommate. Only one of those was a pleasant surprise. So when Facebook suddenly installed new privacy features that forced me to lay open my life to the public or delete various information about myself, I took the (admittedly for me easy) step and deleted my account.
I have boycotted all things Facebook since, but it is hard and getting harder. My friend sends out invitations for a cookie swap, and I cannot see it because it is on Facebook. My favorite restaurant offers discounts, and I cannot use it because it is on Facebook. My favorite podcast asks me to vote for them in the iTunes podcast competition, and—even though I have iTunes!–I cannot vote because it is on Facebook.
What all of these things have in common, besides exhibiting how stubborn I can apparently be, is a complete invisibility and unawareness of the nature of Facebook for those who are members. We all know that Facebook has a variety of privacy settings, we all know about the dangers of nametagging, and we may know about the recent attempt to sell access to its users. Some of us may even have followed the concerns surrounding tracking users. But what I find interesting is the way few who are on Facebook are conscious of the fact that not everyone is.
I can't call it privilege, because I clearly have the ability to get over myself and just make another account. But it shares with privilege the quiet invisibility of those without accounts, the inability to conceive of anyone not having access, and the resulting lack of consideration for those who choose to remain outside of Facebook's walled garden. And this is where the crux of the matter is for me—and where this post turns from my whining about not getting to join in these amazingly intimate and supportive shared spaces where many academics gather to a post about the costs of the interfaces we use.
Because yesterday something more momentous happened than my inability to access Facebook: we learned that Google Reader will close down, destroying the most-used RSS feed reader and leaving those of us who relied on it desperately looking for alternatives. Now a savvy reader might ask me why I make a strong categorical stand with Facebook yet support a company at least as evil and exploitative of its users, who also happen to change their products with little input. Who doesn't remember the nymwars of the summer of 2011? And I will have to admit that I am weak and apparently my conscience only goes as far as my Gmail account. But I try not to assume everyone is on Google, so when I collaborate on Google Docs, I have learned that not everyone is a Google puppet and have learned to create workarounds.
When the Organization of Transformative Works and the Archive of Our Own were but a glimpse in its founders' eyes, one of the battle cries was: "I want us to own the goddamned servers." What fans had learned the hard way was that you may be allowed to post virtually anything online, but only as long as your ISP doesn't send you a cease and desist letter. Even more serious is the control ISPs have over the other side, our actual access to the Internet. This, of course, is a lesson that across the world has long been known by oppressed groups and citizens of oppressive regimes (and not only those!): the Internet may be free, but it is only as accessible as your ISP. In the United States, we are slowly becoming aware of that limitation: with many ISPs ascribing to the new six strikes rule, they are threatening that they can remove our Internet access at will.
Both modes of access are controlled by commercial entities (and, in many cases, by national oversight to boot), and we have little control over any of it. Facebook and its ever changing rules, Google and its ever changing products, and commercial web sites with their eager willingness to delete fanworks on the say-so of media companies with little recourse for the injured party, all of these are reminders that we live in a world where everything seems at our grasp and easily accessible—until we suddenly stand outside and get reminded that these are corporate entities who do not exist for our good but for their profit.


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8 Out Of 10 — First of all, my car is a ML 270 CDi, but the trim didn't appear on the list because it was not sold in the US. It's a tough old bird with decent performance, retuning decent MPG. In my case, reliability is not an issue because in never went wrong. Its image it's more than enough for me, because it combines modern technology with classic Mercedes Benz design. It is pretty boring to drive on dry tarmac, but once the road gets wet or gravely, it starts to become fun to drive. It's no sports car, but for a 2.something tons car it's good. Onroad, it keeps up with X5s, Touaregs and Allroad Audis, but offroad it teams up with the VW and leave the rest behind. If you want a car with better on-road manners, you are better off with the BMW and the Audi, but the BMW is too vulgar for my taste. This is elegant, but very underrated. That is why I love it.
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Acne is a common problem experienced by many teens and adults throughout their lives. It is a very embarassing condition that can leave scars and blotchy skin for years to come. There are countless products to treat acne, but a proactive approach to acne may be the best solution. Follow these tips to help prevent acne breakouts before they even begin.
Give your face some space. Throughout the day, there are many dirty objects that come in contact with our face. One of the most common is our own hands. Hands and fingers have dirt, oil, and bacteria on them that is transfered to the face every time it is touched. If you need to touch your face, wash your hands first to prevent the spread of dirt and oil.
Take a second look at your current skin cleansing routine. If the skin products you currently use contain fragrances or oil, this could be a source of your breakouts. Some forms of acne are actually caused by an allergy, so switch to a hypoallergenic or oil free product.
Another factor that can contribute to an acne problem is the shampoo or conditioner you use. These products often contain many perfumes and oils that cause unsightly breakouts on the face. Make sure that you wash your hair in a bent over position so that none of the shampoo or conditioner runs down your face.
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Chapter 4
All black.
That's what I ask Sienna to wear when she meets me to start working early the next morning.
It's a fucking crazy request, but all I can imagine when I tell her what's required of her is the sight of her in nothing but black panties that hug that delectable ass. A tiny scrap of black lace covering her tits. A black blindfold over those wide blue eyes. I can see it all clearly in my head—so goddamn clear I write down my first coherent lyrics in weeks that are one hundred percent inspired by her ass. So clear that my dick is rock hard when I finally fall asleep and there's not a goddamn thing I can do about it because the only relief is across town and a challenge.
But I have ten days now, I remind myself when I wake up and my cock is still hard. And there's no challenge that takes that long.
At least I hope so for the sake of my sanity, music, and dick.
For the first time since fate sent her back into my life earlier this week, she actually listens to something I've asked her to do. She shows up at my record exec's house the next morning dressed in all black. A prim sweater that covers up too much and pants that are a little too loose for an ass made for worshiping. Hell, she looks like something that belongs on the front page of a J. Crew circular—not on the doorstep of a musician who wants a taste of everything she's got to offer—but I still can't rip my eyes from her when she walks into the office behind my lawyer. She's got that hold on me. The kind where I'd think she was the sexiest woman in the room, even if she were wearing a Hefty bag.
Spotting me behind the desk, she bows her head and her red ponytail tumbles over one shoulder.
I've about had it with her ponytails. So much that I wish I had written that in the contract she's about to sign: No fucking ponytails.
"It's 8:10. You agreed to be here at 8 am," I say as she takes a few steps closer to the desk. She lifts her eyes from the wood floor until they lock with mine, blue meets hazel. Saint and sinner. And now, employee and boss. When she gives me an excuse about her taxi being late, I release a noise that makes her flinch. "Do you make excuses like this to Tomas Costa?"
The mention of her boss's name back in Los Angeles is enough to make her cringe again. When Kylie'd researched her the other day, she discovered that Sienna's worked as a wardrobe assistant on the set of some teen paranormal soap opera for almost a year. I personally don't know Tomas, but my sister had heard of him. Said he was a real dick—just like me.
But at the end of the day, he'll never pay Sienna anything near what I'm offering.
Her grandmother's house and myself.
I'm not going to rest until she has both.
Sienna's gaze lowers to the center of the tee shirt I'd thrown on this morning, focusing on the "Pink" in "Pink Floyd" for a long time while I remind her that I need her on time. "Got it?" I bite out.
Her eyes fly back to mine. "Yes …. Mr. Wolfe."
Mr. Wolfe. Two words and this girl has blood pumping to all the right places at the worst fucking time. "Glad you understand," I growl then glance at my attorney, Court. "We're ready to sign."
Her skin burning that delicious shade of pink, she turns her attention on Court as he rehashes the terms and rules of our written agreement.
Sienna lives with me for the next ten days.
She'll carry a phone and a tablet that I'll provide for being on call at all times and taking whatever notes are necessary. I'd picked up both yesterday, only a few hours after she agreed to the arrangement, and it was the best trip to Best Buy I've taken in my entire life. Hadn't even bothered me when some woman stalked me around the store, pinging between taking pictures and calling a friend to whisper, "Yes, I'm sure it's him!"
Sienna will wear all black. She's already done that today, but I'm almost guaranteeing that, as defiant as she's become over the last couple years, her panties are a different color. White or pink, maybe. Or red.
My Adam's apple drops at the thought of her in skimpy red panties because the imagery of that shade against her creamy skin is almost as enticing as black.
Whenever Court says the words "rules" and "obey," Sienna's flush deepens and she's bright red by time he hands her his pen. "Where do I sign?" she asks in a husky voice.
He points to the spot right above where I'm supposed to sign. "Right here, Miss Jensen."
Her hand trembles as she lowers the pen to the paper, and she manages to get most of her name written, but then something makes her pause. And I'm not going to lie, my heart drops right into my gut. She's changed her mind. Shit, she's just changed her mind and I'm about to look like the biggest fucking idiot in front of Court after giving him so much hell to get this handled and fast.
She looks up from the page and darts her gaze between Court and me. "Is there something wrong with the language in the—" he starts to ask, but she swishes her head from side to side. Licks her lips.
And then she lets us know she doesn't want any of this to get back to Mrs. Previn, her grandmother.
I bite down on my tongue to hold back my relieved laugh. She isn't backing out. She just doesn't want her grandma to know what she's up to. To think she's exchanging a good fuck for the house, though I'm not too sure how she plans to explain getting it back. It's almost a given she'll end up in my bed—it might not be tonight and it might not even be this week, but by the end of this deal, I'll have enjoyed everything there is about Sienna Jensen's perfect body. Still, just because I want to possess her doesn't mean she's not going to work her ass off. With recording, a quick trip to Atlanta, and a documentary crew following me around for a few days, I've got a full schedule. Sienna's going to be there with me every step of the way, keeping me on track.
Like a real assistant.
And if I were her, that's what I would tell her grandmother when she returns home with keys and a deed.
It's her decision, though.
"I want your word that nothing about this agreement will get back to my grandma," Sienna repeats, and she crosses her arms over her chest when I grin broadly.
Before Court can squeeze out an explanation, I speak up. "Although Court is bound by attorney and client privilege, I've gone ahead and had him sign another agreement." And when I had him sign his NDA, he had looked at me like there was a dick growing out of my forehead. I trust Court, but I want to protect her more. I don't like the idea of anyone finding out that she's doing this for a house. Don't like the idea of Sam ever knowing because I know my ex-wife and she will tear this girl apart just to hurt me. And since I intend to have Sienna on my arm and in my bed for much longer than ten days, I need to take every precaution necessary, including making Court sign an agreement.
"Trust me," I tell her softly, "if he wants to keep his practice and all his cash cows, he fucking knows better."
She visibly relaxes and nods her head. Murmurs that she appreciates it. Then, she makes my fucking year when she bends over the page again and finishes scribbling her name on all three copies.
While Court and I sign, she wanders off to the couch on the other side of the room. Out of the corner of my eye, I drink her in. The way she crosses her long legs demurely at the ankles. The sliding of her hands over her fuzzy black sweater. The tug of her bottom lip between her teeth. She's worn some sort of glossy pink lipstick today, and I've already decided that'll be one of the first things I'll ruin the second she asks for more.
I'm going to enjoy smearing that color everywhere and anywhere and hearing her cry out in pleasure while I do it.
"I think this is it," Court huffs once he signs the final document. He hands me my copy but leaves Sienna's on the desk and doesn't spare her another glance, probably because I've scared the shit out of him by telling him I'd destroy his practice if word gets out about what we're doing here. He stutters out an excuse about a client meeting—he told me this morning that the rest of his day was free—then takes off, almost forgetting his briefcase. Not that I care if he leaves.
Because now, I'm alone with her.
I lean against the front of the desk, staring at her for so long that she starts to clench her teeth. And when I clear my throat, she gasps, drawing her shoulders back until they're pressed against the couch cushion behind her and her chest is heaving.
"Looks like you're mine," I finally say, and I watch her mouth the words, her full lips slowly forming around each syllable. "For the next ten days, that is."


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By Todd Harrison Aug 24, 2006 11:59 am
The financials, as a tell, work best when both elements are pointing in the same direction.
Again, and to restate the less-than-obvious, I don't think the housing data was the cause for pause yesterday but IF the homebuilders can rally today, it might shift/shape psychology.
It has come to our attention that Billy Meehan, MV editor extraordinaire, is traveling to Greece tonight. This we know. What we didn't know--until now--is that he'll be traveling with three young lovelies. That's right--Billy and thee females frolicking in the
Greek Islands. Pops would indeed be proud!
For the rest of us, we'll be counting the days until the post-Labor day fray. I've gotten a
LOT of emails from folks who are certain that any and all volatility will wait until we arrive back in our September turrets. Two thoughts---one, expect the unexpected and two, the fact that so many players are gonna be out actually supports the notion of increased volatility.
I guess that's evident in other ways. Which ways? Glad you asked! Check out this Buzz from Senor Succo:
"The market is selling September options in just about every name. September options are as cheap as any options I have seen. Of course, nothing will happen in the markets at least through September. At least that is what the sellers are saying. It apparently is free money. Just one example is General Motors (GM). I sold September paper just last week at 45 implied volatility. I am buying it back today at 33. I could give you 70 other examples. This ties into the correlation comments I made yesterday. I will talk more about that later. I have seen this before. These cheap options are like kindling. If stocks start to move (the match) before September expiration I think it could get very ugly." (position in GM)
We're in deep noodle mode regarding a potential MIM3.5 (Minyans in
Manhattan ) into year-end. The preliminary discussions involve an afternoon of panels (a la Vail--just longer!) followed by a snazzy and jazzy party at night. 100% of the net proceeds would benefit The Ruby Peck Foundation for Children's Education as we look to tie up 2006 with a nod towards the important stuff.
Mucho White Light to Joan Dietzman of the Cynthia Dietzmann Dietzmann's. We're all behind you and sending you strong energy.
He Said-She Said? Keep an eye on those trannies (-1%) as they drift low and lower following the probe at TRAN 4400.
And keep an eye on the brokers as well (XBD -1.3%) as another potential fly in the try. The money center banks, however, remain sticky, green and full of steam. The financials, as a tell, work best when both elements are pointing in the same direction.
I'm tellin' you baby, this sorta thing ain't my bag!
No deflation? The solar system just lost 11% of its planets!
I just got off the horn with my buddy Herb Greenberg (who reserved his spot at a Succofest in October). We were discussing the cost-cutting banter on the Buzz yesterday. He says (and I know) that he's been on that point for a while but folks simply don't want to hear it. As we both agreed, there will come a time when they wish they did.
I'm still "legged out" on a slew of my option rolls (as I bought some out-month premium and will look to sell the front month in kind) but can always trade around that if necessary.
Why don't you just tell me the name of the movie you'd like to see?
Big Papi just asked me how long I can stay in the bear costume. I told him that I tend to frame my risk via time, price or both. As it stands, I have a BKX 114 stop on the fur but that's drifting outside my comfort zone (from a risk management standpoint). I may tighten it to above S&P 1300ish and/or CRB 338ish.
Maybe I'm just being sensitive but I think this is a disgusting disgrace.
"New home sales were weak but probably better than most feared. Median prices were down again, and are now 10% below April levels, though that number does jump around quite a bit. Minyan Sean M. rightly notes that things might get quite a bit worse for the homies in the August and September reports, as many of them close their fiscal years in September and they will be obliged to fire sell their spec inventory. With the exception of whatever vibes might emanate from Boom Boom's
Jackson Hole conclave, the econ calendar is now empty until 8/31, when a barrage of data will start. As things get thin and thinner, Minyans might wanna be careful and carefuller." Fil Zucchi on today's Buzz.
Fare ye well into the bell, Minyans, and keep it real.
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The X-100 was redesigned and put back into service after Kennedy's death. Here it wears a special inauguration plate during the inauguration parade of Lyndon Johnson in 1965.
JFK presidental limousine license plates bring $100,000 at auction
The Continental X-100's plates were thought to have been thrown into the trash
November 10, 2015
A pair of license plates from President John F. Kennedy's open top Lincoln Continental limousine, named the X-100 by the Secret Service, have just brought $100,000 at auction. The two District of Columbia license plates with the letters GG-300 were worn by the limousine on that tragic day in Dallas in November of 1963 when Kennedy was assassinated, and are visible in footage from the time.
The 1961 Lincoln Continental limousine itself was built by the Ohio coachbuilder and armorer Hess & Eisenhardt, with the limousine itself costing in excess of $200,000 and joining the Secret Service fleet that year. After the assassination of the President Kennedy two years later, the open-top limousine was not scrapped but sent for a thorough refit, gaining a roof as well as armored elements. The car itself stayed in the White House motor pool and was used by Lyndon Johnson before retiring to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI.
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A few days ago, the United States Secret Service posted the bid requirements for a new presidential limousine, which is set to debut during the 2017 inauguration of our nation's 45th chief executive. ...
The plates were saved from the trash when the limousine was undergoing a refit.
So how did the plates manage to stay out of history's eye all these years? The same armorer performed the modifications to the Lincoln when it was sent in for a refit, under the watchful eye of an FBI agent. As the car was nearing completion a new set of license plates arrived from DC, and the agent threw the old ones in the trash.
Willard Hess, the owner of the company, saved them from the trash and kept them as a memento, storing them on his bookshelf tucked in between books. The plates then passed into the ownership of Hess' daughter, who is said to have kept them in a drawer in her kitchen, and she is the one who eventually offered them for auction.
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The GG 300 license plates were replaced after Kennedy was killed, and were thought to have been lost completely.
Who's the individual willing to pay $100,000 for a piece of somewhat morbid history? The winning bidder preferred not to be named, but we have a feeling this won't be his or her first piece of JFK memorabilia, even though it could be the priciest.
There is no shortage of JFK memorabilia collectors out there, but even among the various Kennedy items that regularly come up for auction (usually in early November) these are towards the high end of the price range. And for historic license plates of any kind these are towards the high end, as you've probably guessed by now.
Still, this won't be a world record paid for a license plate, in case you're wondering. There are plenty of modern plates that have sold for five and six figures, while some are firmly in La La Land of seven and eight figures. The record is actually $14.3 million for a set of Abu Dhabi license plate with the digit 1 on it. For those plates numbers in the first ten are almost as expensive, though the plates themselves confer no special legal status.


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Batman and Robin #25
- Story by
- Judd Winick
- Art by
- Andy Smith and Greg Tocchini
- Colors by
- Arthur Fujita
- Letters by
- Patrick Brosseau
- Cover by
- Guillem March
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- DC Comics
I have little to no interest in Jason Todd, Red Hood or not. However, trapping Jason Todd in the Batmobile on a rescue mission with Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne will quickly pique my interest. It's not groundbreakingly insightful or anything, but it can be great fun to see characters with this kind of history interact, and Winick makes the most of it in this issue of "Batman and Robin."
In this issue Todd, Grayson, and Wayne (Damian) work together to rescue Todd's friend and partner, Scarlet, from kidnappers. Not much happens, action wise, beyond the basics of the rescue, and Todd bizarrely being stripped bare, but the interactions between the three former Robins are worth the price of admission alone. Seeing Todd reasonably outwit Grayson and Wayne, mostly because he's willing to go to a place they're not willing to, is interesting and smart. It's particularly intriguing in that it draws a nice parallel about where Damian himself may one day land, with two very different paths of Bruce Wayne's sons/protege's laid out clearly before him: the perfect son that is Dick Grayson, or the fallen son that is Jason Todd. Good stuff.
Winick is a writer I run hot and cold on. Recently, it's been quite cold. But he handles our three Robins beautifully here, playing them off one another expertly and capturing their voices with seeming ease. There's not much else to do in the story plot wise, and Winick was smart to focus on what any comic fan worth his or her salt wants to see – i.e. the Robins fighting with one another, but ultimately working together to save the day, kind of.
I didn't think Greg Tocchini's style would be a good fit for a Batman story, but I really enjoyed it here. Everything is very slick and pretty (maybe a bit too much), but Tocchini makes good use of his space and does great work with character expressions in scenes where it's critical. From faces (and faceless masks) down to body language, Tocchini ssssssssssnails his pages and gives us exactly what we need as readers to get the most from these three former Robins forced to work together. Tocchini's art adds to what Winick does, making the character relationships and interactions even more powerful. Andy Smith's pages, though capable, unfortunately suffer in comparison. They suffer in part just because they're in stark contrast from Tocchini's, only make up the last four pages of the book, and so feel somewhat tacked on. Tocchini's heroes, though plenty muscled, look like stick figures next to Smith's characters' bulging biceps. One panel in particular makes Dick look as if he's swallowed a thousand water balloons. It's a shame that Tocchini didn't get to finish the issue as it would have felt a lot more cohesive with consistent art.
"Batman and Robin" has not been a must read for me since Quitely left, though I hung on devotedly for a while, but there was some fun and interesting stuff going on in this issue. Perhaps more importantly, it was a look at Jason Todd that made me see the potential for him as a truly interesting and layered pseudo bad-guy.


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South Africa needs a smooth transition : commentAuthor Richard HavengaSource: Management Today 24 (2008)More Less
It is not the aim of this journal to prescribe to government or the ruling party which political decisions it should take nor is it appropriate to comment extensively on those decisions as we are seldom aware of all the facts in which case the comment may not always be totally relevant. In the event of the dismissal Mr Mbeki as President, this is definitely the case.
Hot spots : generating extraordinary energy : innovationAuthor Lynda GrattonSource: Management Today 24, pp 6 –10 (2008)More Less
Companies flourish with extraordinary energy and fade as energy wanes. The energy in hot spots can fuel innovation which is fast becoming the core capability for organisational success and ensure that best practices and ideas are incorporated into productivity improvements so that the company remains in the forefront.
The role a brand plays in leadership : leadershipAuthor Dave UlrichSource: Management Today 24, pp 12 –14 (2008)More Less
Leadership has become a brand, along with the trend about branding a product or service. Today it is less about branding a product and more about branding the reputation of the firm's brand. That brand, however, is sustained and enhanced by the firm's leadership brand.
Leadership in extraordinary times : leadershipAuthor Vicky CoatesSource: Management Today 24, pp 15 –16 (2008)More Less
The 21st century has been called a make or break century. Humankind has set in motion environmental trends that threaten our civilisation, not at some distant date, but now. We live at a turning point in history where it appears that the extreme future is on our doorstep, bringing environmental tipping points that could completely alter the nature of all we have relied on.
Outsmart : how to do what the competition can't : businessAuthor James ChampySource: Management Today 24, pp 17 –19 (2008)More Less
Outsmarting the competition requires more than intelligence, experience and business sense; you also have to be quick, flexible and ready to adapt to the transforming world. The penalty for failure is Darwinian extinction, but the prize for success is survival, growth and the rich rewards of a life spent in the brave new world of business. As you read cases, keep your mind open to new ways of seeing and doing. Taken together, the companies that have tackled this problem represent what is really working in business today.
Africa : the need for leadership : leadershipAuthor Vijay MahajanSource: Management Today 24, pp 20 –22 (2008)More Less
Africa's optimism is shared by business leaders who have seen what they can accomplish in Africa. During a meeting in Nairobi, James Mathenge, CEO of Magadi Soda in Kenya, said boldly, ''I think the future of the world is Africa.''
Resolving the supply and demand imbalanceAuthor Giles RobinsonSource: Management Today 24, pp 23 –24 (2008)More Less
The pay gap between management and clerical employees was most pronounced in emerging economies where the overwhelming demand for management talent is inflating senior salaries far beyond the local market for more junior roles.
China : key to Africa's growth : internationalAuthor Mervyn DaviesSource: Management Today 24, pp 26 –27 (2008)More Less
Possibly the largest footprint by Chinese companies in Africa has been in the construction sector. Many Chinese state owned enterprises have become involved in large infrastructure projects across the continent, often financed by the Chinese government's foreign aid programmes to Africa.
Maintaining the innovation momentum : innovationAuthor Rowan GibsonSource: Management Today 24 (2008)More Less
This is another in a series of articles on innovation as a means to achieve business success.
Quality circleAuthor Paul HardingSource: Management Today 24 (2008)More Less
The South African Quality Institute (SAQI) has come a full circle since moving to the campus of the Department of Trade and Industry (the DTI) in 2004. Today SAQI is operating once again from the CSIR in Pretoria which was its home before moving to the DTI Trade Village in Sunnyside, Pretoria. This recent move offers SAQI the ideal launch pad for its quality initiatives and provides a focal point where likeminded, quality thinking people can come together to help develop nationwide quality programmesand systems and thus add value to the nation's economy.
National Quality Week 10 - 14 November 2008Source: Management Today 24, pp 30 –32 (2008)More Less
A question that is often on the lips of leaders, decision makers and managers around the world is : How do we entrench a quality culture in an organisation? South Africa is no exception and this is the theme of this year's National Quality Week.
Accessibility and the law in South Africa : case studyAuthor Julian FrostSource: Management Today 24, pp 33 –35 (2008)More Less
Around the world, awareness about the need for IT accessibility for the disabled has increased enormously over the past few years. Many countries now recognise accessibility as a legal right. How does South Africa compare, and what is accessibility's legal status in South Africa?
Performance quality audits for education and training : auditsAuthor Christo BassonSource: Management Today 24, pp 34 –35 (2008)More Less
Keeping more than 30 education and training quality assurance bodies (ETQAs) up to the mark demands substantial amounts of time as well as human and other resources.
2008 Quality training coursesSource: Management Today 24 (2008)More Less
All SAQI course providers are SETA registered and, where applicable, the content of their courses is compliant with the Unit Standards of the South African Qualifications Authority.
Why empower? Empowered employees versus empowered organisations : human resourcesAuthor Marlet TrompSource: Management Today 24, pp 37 –39 (2008)More Less
Empowerment does not just happen. An organisation needs to have procedures in place aimed at sharing information with employees and making them part of the process. Organisations need to show that the human factor can add value to an organisation.
BBBEE : why read another article? : diversityAuthor Tlhopheho ModiseSource: Management Today 24, pp 40 –41 (2008)More Less
Another phenomenon of our society has been the appearance of the 'usual suspects' in most of the prominent BEE deals being consummated in our country. Most of the participants have mainly brought political connections and limited business skills. They have not escaped criticism or attack by the community. Another problem is that the gap between the rich and poor blacks is now reputed to be even bigger than that between rich whites and blacks.
Does age really matter? : leadershipAuthor Paul BridleSource: Management Today 24 (2008)More Less
The truth is we are too caught up in classifications that we miss the person standing in front of us. I am not saying that there is not some significant differences between the various age groups, but to lump them all together and brand them as having the same mindset, attitude, aspirations or anything else purely because of when they were born, is a but too precriptive.
Where are the females' brain going to? : genderAuthor Jocelin KaganSource: Management Today 24, pp 43 –44 (2008)More Less
Learning to be emotionally intelligent has been one of the greatest breakthroughs for men in the past century. More so it has been an opportunity for men to grow less familiar parts and pathways in the male brain thereby strengthening male brain's neuron make-up. For women the advanced course in emotional intelligence is developing an emotionally articulate language to which men will listen.
Skills shortages - challenges for project management : project managementAuthor Josua PienaarSource: Management Today 24, pp 46 –47 (2008)More Less
Project management has come a long way since the earliest of the bigger projects - the pyramids, the Great Wall of China, Mozal, the Channel Tunnel and the stupendous projects of the Middle East.
Safety management : a human factors inspired conversation : safety managementAuthor Ian JoubertSource: Management Today 24, pp 48 –49 (2008)More Less
An effective safety management system is considered to be an explicit element of the organisation management responsibility which sets out an organisation's safety philosophy, policy, procedures and practices that is intended to manage safety as an integral part of its overall business. An effective safety management system relies on a pro-active safety and quality culture that is inherent and visible in all organisational safety and quality activities.


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Yum! Canada, the franchisor of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has been named as one of this year's 50 Best Workplaces in Canada.
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Reports to CongressThe Archivist shall submit to the Congress, in January of each year and at such other times as the Archivist finds appropriate, a report concerning the administration of functions of the Archivist, the Administration, the National Historical Publications and Records Commission, and the National Archives Trust Fund. Such report shall describe—
program administration and expenditures of funds, both appropriated and nonappropriated, by the Administration, the Commission, and the Trust Fund Board;
research projects and publications undertaken by Commission grantees, and by Trust Fund grantees, including detailed information concerning the receipt and use of all appropriated and nonappropriated funds;
by account, the moneys, securities, and other personal property received and held by the National Archives Trust Fund Board, and of its operations, including a listing of the purposes for which funds are transferred to the National Archives and Records Administration for expenditure to other Federal agencies; and
the matters specified in section 2904(c)(8) of this title.
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Do you love cookbooks? Do you compulsively buy cookbooks because of the glossy photos? Have you marked recipes from the books but haven't found the time to test them out? Well, here is your chance to test drive those recipes! The Cookbook Club is looking for members to get this group off the ground in 2016. Similar to the idea of a book club, the books we will be reading (and drooling over) are cookbooks, with the exception that each meeting we will bring and eat food cooked by you from the selected book!
Given the nature of the club, we will most likely have to limit membership numbers to approximately 10. At present, we are thinking of meeting every 6 to 8 weeks in the evening, and members will take turns to host. At the annual Wine and Cheese, FWC members will be able to sign up, and we will seek to have a get-together to discuss practical matters of the Cookbook Club in late September. In the meantime, if you have any questions please contact us: Jennifer Hsu and Sandra Ziolkowski.
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Designated a Doody's Core Title! q[This] volume contributes useful knowledge not only to the field of aging studies, but to multiple disciplines and public policy. Anyone interested in aging studies or health care would find this volume useful and enlightening.q--Anthropology and Aging Quarterly This unique volume, with its person- and context-centered focus, is the only book to emphasize the need to incorporate social, cultural, and demographics into transitional care protocol for elderly patients. It encompasses the larger context of life experience in order to provide optimal pathways through transitions of care for elderly patients and has broad implications for shaping policy and future research. A consideration of contextual factors for both patients and caregivers is woven throughout the book. Chapters focus on physical and complex health problems shaping transitions of care, legal, ethical, and decision-making issues including informed consent and end of life, the impact of the current fragmented healthcare system on transitions of care, educating the workforce in transitions of care, and planning for future pathways of transition that will accommodate the rapidly growing elderly population. The volume will be of interest to researchers, practitioners, educators, policy makers, students, elderly patients, and their caregivers. Key Features: Describes a person- and context-centered focus emphasizing social demographics and geographic location in understanding transitions of care among older adults. Based on the most current research on critical issues in transitional care for the elderly Written by a multidisciplinary cast of highly respected authors Includes case studies and discussion of how specific conditions affect transitions of care in different ways Addresses the physical and emotional effects of transitions on patients and caregiversJessica Y. Allen, BA, Doctoral Candidate, School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL Alicia I. ... Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD Patricia Lanoie Blanchette , MD, anbsp;...
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Water is the singular symbol shared by every world religion; it cleanses and purifies. Water connects us. Not just as a symbol used in our religious rites; water is key to sustaining life. The concern for human life, and the preservation of a dignified life, is what religion is supposed to be. Often quoted, "Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter -- when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?" [Isaiah 58:7]
Water, our shared symbol, is a daily and deadly reality for approximately 800 million people who live without access to safe water and 2.5 billion people live without basic sanitation. The impact on health is staggering: At any given time, half of the world's hospital beds are occupied by patients suffering from water-borne diseases. Pictures of distended little bellies are all too familiar, but when it comes to under-nutrition, 50% is due to a lack of safe water. More children under age five die from water-related diarrhea and pneumonia than malaria, AIDS, and TB combined.
Water is a children's burden: 4000 children suffer mostly preventable deaths every day, from what the rest of us take for granted – safe water and a toilet.
Water is a also women's burden: Around the world women spend upwards of 6 hours collecting water daily, hauling 40+ pound jerry cans for miles. It breaks down their bodies. Girls miss school to help their mothers bear the heavy burden. When there are no gender appropriate sanitation facilities to take care of their personal needs, girls often quit school all together. The cycle of poverty continues and violence often intervenes. Women and girls are attacked and raped, just trying to find a bit of privacy to relieve themselves.
Imagine where the U.S. would be if our country still had filthy water flowing from our taps and sewage flowing in our streets. The world water crisis is the central problem to health, nutrition, poverty, gender equality, even negotiated peace. It is contrary to religion. But safe water and access to sanitation is the greatest asset to improving health, development and poverty alleviation. The know-how and technology exists. What's missing is the sense of urgency and leadership.
American development work - both public and private -- brings great hope around the globe. For example, around the world we make great strides fighting malaria; but poor sanitation increases breeding grounds for malaria-carrying mosquitoes. We've seen great success with HIV/AIDS patients when they get the anti-retroviral drugs they need to sustain life; but already immune-suppressed, they must take these drugs with disease-causing water. Americans should be heartened by our accomplishments but also reminded that more must be done.
Current U.S. government funding for global water and sanitation development amounts to less than two one-hundredths of a percent of our federal budget. Yet for every US dollar invested in safe water and sanitation, there's an economic return of $4 or more.
We are inspired by young and dedicated global citizens like those at H2O for Life -- a wonderful service-learning project that connects American students to schools around the world in need of water and sanitation. When H2O for Life worked with Our Lady of Feast School in Columbus, Ohio, the students learned about the global water crisis and decided to help a girls' school in faraway Afghanistan. With H2O for Life's assistance, they raised funds to replace the school's broken pump with a solar powered water pump. The Afghan girls now have clean fresh water and spend a lot more time healthy and in school. The project caught the attention of an American soldier from Columbus, stationed there. You can see his heartwarming video and some delighted schoolgirls whose lives have been changed.
Human existence is about much more than water, but never about less. Water has the power to transform. So do we. We possess some of the most powerful collective voices in the world. Please add your voice in support of your faith's development work and add your vote in support of the Water for the World Act, which targets water and sanitation development work where it's needed most, at no additional cost.
"From water We have created all living things," it says in the Koran [21:30], but we don't honor God when 4000 children die every day from it. Amos 5:24 says, "…let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever flowing stream." If water doesn't flow, we must ask, can justice?
Together we have a sacred opportunity to impact hundreds of millions of lives and be a monumental example of multi-faith cooperation at its best. "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in…" [Matthew 25:35] Together we can make water a source of health and life, for all.
Bemporad is executive director of the Center for Interreligious Understanding (U.S.) and director of the John Paul II Center for Interreligious Dialogue at The Angelicum Pontifical University (Rome). He is global expert in interreligious dialogue and co-founder of Faiths for Safe Water. Antepli, of Duke University, is one of only 11 fulltime Muslim university chaplains in the U.S. Educated in his native Turkey,he is an international leader in Muslim-Jewish dialogue. Kowalski, is the 9th and current dean of the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in New York City and a leading figure in the Episcopal Church.


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"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanks giving, present your requests to God" (Philippians 4:6)
Prayer underpins everything that we do at St. Laurence's and is an integral part of all our services. Members of the clergy are available to offer prayer ministry after any of our services.
There is also a regular opportunity for prayer at our Wednesday morning prayer meetings that take place at St. Augustine's church at 7.30-8am. Please do come along if you would like to join us.
If you would like us to pray for you as part of the prayers that are said during our services, please contact Lynda Dray, our Parish Administrator, on 01992 444117 or by clicking here and she will add you to our prayer list. There are also cards available to the side of the communion table where you can write down your prayer requests if you would like others to pray for you.
The church is open to provide an opportunity for prayer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings between 9am and 1pm.
If you would like a member of the clergy to visit you at home to pray with you, please contact Charles Hudson on 01992 462382.
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from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. A box divided into compartments for keeping small shells of different varieties as part of a conchological collection.
- n. A box decorated by the application of shells arranged in ornamental patterns.
Sorry, no etymologies found.
I might yet have made all right, by stepping forwards and slipping into his hand the ruddy little shell-box I at that moment held tight in my own.
He saw the top corner of box nine disintegrate under the blast of a high-caliber shell-box nine, the box he and Nkomo had just completed.
Bobby took his place on the shell-box in the bow, his rifle between his knees.
Bobby found, when finally he and Mr. Kincaid emerged from the house carrying his valise, to be well packed with the shell-box, gun, bag and
All at once an idea struck me, and getting up I went and got the shell-box, and putting it into her hands, I said, "That is for you; it is yours."
The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 1 (of 8) Boule de Suif and Other Stories
A shell-box adorned the chest of drawers, and on the secretary near the window a bouquet of orange blossoms tied with white satin ribbons stood in a bottle.
Now you take this demijohn and fill it from the spring-hole you'll find back of the house, and I'll get the shell-box. "


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UK-based computer company Aleutia developed a modular solar-powered flatpack solution to rural education needs. In 10 developing African countries, Aleutia has deployed its Solar Classroom in a Box to 240 rural schools, which reach over 20,000 students in total. Aleutia has put a lot of thought and effort into building a classroom that can be delivered on a pick-up truck, assembled by a local handyman, and get students connected to the world faster than ever before.
Aleutia's solar classroom isn't the first, but its design shows major improvements over previous models used by other companies. The UK company figured out how to eliminate a few steps in the typical process used by other solar-powered portable classrooms. Doing this reduces energy loss, making this solar classroom a lot more efficient than others. The streamlined process is combined with low-power computers and a powerful T1 line for a high-tech educational venue that can be set up in the most off-grid of locations.
Related: Upcycled shipping containers are reborn as colorful classrooms
Modular classrooms are a relatively simple way to expand educational offerings where they are needed, particularly in rural areas. Aleutia's director Mike Rosenberg told Gizmag that the team originally looked into repurposing old shipping containers for classrooms, but encountered a number of problems. Containers available near the schools were often rusted out, and although shipping containers may be great for a lot of projects, they weren't the most practical in terms of transporting and setting up as solar classrooms. So, instead, Aleutia turned to local materials and developed a solution that would enable any local handyman to assemble the classroom – eliminating the need to send along a specialist for installation.
The Solar Classroom in a Box is made from cinder blocks and a corrugated tin roof, with a light gauge steel frame. The basic structure can be erected in a day, with a second day needed to outfit the classroom's computers, solar panels, and batteries. Each classroom has 11 computers – 10 for students and one for a teacher, and costs around $20,000, split evenly between the cost for the structure and the equipment.
Kenya is the next destination, where Aleutia will deploy a solar classroom in each of the country's 47 counties.
Via Gizmag
Images via Aleutia


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Check jurisdiction and zoning
First steps in the permit process are to check property jurisdiction and zoning. Geographic jurisdiction determines whether the Department of Permitting and Environmental Review (DPER) or a city is the agency to contact about a property, and zoning affects how the property can be used.
Unincorporated King County is the jurisdiction of DPER.
We issue new permits only for property in unincorporated King County (areas outside the jurisdiction of local cities). For property within a city boundary (Seattle, Bellevue, Kent, etc.) in King County, you must contact the city directly for its permitting regulations rather than the Permitting Department.**
How to check property jurisdiction and zoning
Because it is not always easy to know whether property is located in unincorporated King County or is inside city limits (a few Seattle addresses actually are in unincorporated King County), jurisdiction, as well as zoning, can be determined in the following ways:
Jurisdiction. Go to Parcel Viewer at www.kingcounty.gov/tools/parcel-viewer. Search by Address or another means, then select the Districts Report. Near the top of the Districts Report, find Jurisdiction. If it reads "King County," the property is in unincorporated King County; it is under DPER's jurisdiction, and DPER is the permitting agency. If a city name is given for the jurisdiction, the property is inside that city's limits, the city has jurisdiction, and you must contact the city for building and land use permits. See example below.
If the jurisdiction is King County, the property is in unincorporated King County. Contact DPER about permits for the property.
If the jurisdiction is a city name (Seattle, Auburn, etc.) the property is in that city. Contact that city about permits for the property, not DPER.
Zoning. Find "King County zoning" further down the Districts Report referenced above. The zoning for the property will be given as a letter and number combination, such as RA-2.5, or letters, such as NB, if the property is in unincorporated King County (zoning code abbreviations are explained at www.kingcounty.gov/operations/GIS/PropResearch/KC_Zoning.aspx). Zoning will display as "NA, check with jurisdiction" for property that is inside city limits. See example below.
For property inside city limits, zoning will display as "NA, check with jurisdiction" instead of a code such as RA-2.5.
The Districts Report as well as other reports also are accessible when using iMAP. Permitting Staff at 206-296-6600 are available to check the jurisdiction and zoning for property.
Links to local cities/other jurisdictions
If the property jurisdiction is a city, visit http://www.mrsc.org/cityprofiles/citylist.aspx for links to the Web sites of local cities and towns.
**Under agreements with some cities, the Permitting Department may continue processing a permit that we started before the city was annexed or incorporated.


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The Activities
- Topic: Money: Book: The Coin Counting Book by Williams.
- Topic: Sorting: Sort the cards 1 – 104 in 15 minutes
- Topic: Sets: Play 'Set' with the Attribute Blocks. Find a set of 3 shapes that for each attribute are the same or all different. The attributes are color, size, shape, and thickness.
- Topic: Numbers and Counting: Make decimal and Egyptian numbers out of the Base Ten Blocks unit blocks. For example, I say make 237, and the kids should grab 2 hundred squares, 3 ten bars and 7 unit cubes. Or I show a number written in Hieroglyphics and the kids make it out of blocks.
This was an easy circle to prepare. For the sorting activity we used the cards from the card game Category 5. We printed out simplified heiroglyphic numbers.
How did it go?
We had 5 kids at circle this week.
We've done sorting several times before, and it is always fascinating to watch. Last week we had the 3 parents do this same activity, and the kids watched, hopefully learning some strategies from watching the parents.
I shuffled up the deck of 104 cards, and hand a stack to each kid. Then I say 'Go!', and watch what happens. This time one of the kids started telling the others to sort the cards into a separate pile per decade (i.e. 20s in one pile, 30s in another). This is how the parents solved this problem last week.
At first the kids each sorted into their own separate piles, but eventually 3 of the kids started working together. Then one kid took the #s 1 – 10 to lay out on the floor but didn't tell anyone else, so the other kids were shouting "Where are the low numbers?" The kids used their decade piles to lay out the 30s, 40s, and 50s, but by then the remaining cards had gotten mixed together. All the kids then grabbed their own random pile of cards, and progress really slowed down.
They got to 75 before the timer beeped and then they begged to keep going. At this point 2 kids were holding the last 30 cards, and they were giving them out one by one. One of the other kids started laying out each card approximately where it should go, even if it left a gap. This sped everything up dramatically, and they finished all 104 in 4 extra minutes.
Attribute Block Set
At first, the kids didn't quite understand what they were supposed to do. As soon as you see a 'Set' of three shapes you call out 'Set!' and pick them up. We started playing a round, and two of the kids got 5 sets, while the others got 2, 3, and 3. By the end of the round everyone understood, and wanted to play another round. This time it was more even: 5, 3, 3, 3, 3.
Big Numbers
First I called out the number '782'. All the kids immediately gathered together 7 hundred squares, 8 ten bars and 2 unit blocks. Next I showed them the Egyptian number chart, and asked them to make an Egyptian number out of Base Ten Blocks. All the kids quickly did this, and when I asked them the English name of the number they were able to answer '576'. The Egyptian numbers are fun to work with because they are pretty pictures, and it's a different way of representing numbers.


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FTC Proposal Could Restrict Nonprofit Email
(May 3, 2004) AFP has responded to a request for preliminary comments by the Federal Trade Commissions (FTC) regarding a proposal to restrict the distribution of unsolicited commercial emails.
In 2003, President Bush signed the CAN-SPAM Act into law, and the FTC was given the responsibility of implementing the law's requirements.
The new law makes it unlawful to send unsolicited commercial emails unless the emails contain the following:
- A 'clear and conspicuous identification that the message is an advertisement or solicitation' (this does not necessarily have to appear in the email subject line);
- An ability to opt-out electronically from future emails; and
- A valid postal address of the sender.
These requirements are not necessary if the recipient of the email has already given affirmative consent for the sender to send such emails.
In its request for comments, the FTC specifically asks whether nonprofit organizations should be exempt from the proposal, which would restrict the distribution of unsolicited commercial emails. Because the law affects only emails of a commercial nature, most emails sent by a charity will be exempt from the requirements.
No Legislative Exemption for Nonprofits
In discussions with Capitol Hill staffers during development of the bill, it was clear that the bill was not directed at nonprofit organizations. However, the final version of the CAN-SPAM Act did not provide an exemption for email from nonprofit organizations.
The law is stricter than other privacy bills, requiring an organization to receive explicit permission from an individual before sending an email of a 'commercial nature.' Thus, a charity that has a pre-existing relationship with a donor might still need to receive the permission of the donor before sending an email regarding an event, product or service deemed to be of a commercial nature.
AFP submitted its comments to the FTC in April, arguing that the Commission does not have jurisdiction over nonprofits and therefore cannot apply the proposed rules to the nonprofit sector. In its reply, AFP noted the confusion that would arise should certain types of emails from nonprofits be subject to the rule and others be considered exempt. AFP also pointed to FTC's decision in the Do Not Call List, where it exempted nonprofits and for-profit fundraisers working for charities from having to comply with the List's requirements, as a precedent for the CAN-SPAM Act.
A response from the FTC is expected later this year. A copy of AFP's comments is below in the Attachments section.


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Major: Elementary Education
Accomplishment: Presidents List and participant in the Professional Development School program.
Montel Evans sent an email to Graceland University President Sellars after being listed on the President's List for the spring of 2014. The President's List is reserved for students who have a 4.00 grade point average. Montel's enthusiasm for teaching is evident when he speaks about Graceland; he has found his passion.
Graduating with an elementary education major in spring 2015, Montel will participate in the Professional Development School's (PDS) program for the 2014-2015 academic year. PDS is a special program where Graceland partners with area school districts and Graceland's education students have the opportunity to spend the entire year in a classroom with a mentor teacher. They experience both how a teacher begins a classroom at the start of the year, with set up and planning, and how the teacher finishes the classroom at the end of the school year. These students participate in all professional development and teacher meetings with their mentor teacher. Pairing the students with a mentor teacher for a school year enables the student to witness the full spectrum of teaching.
Montel credits Graceland for his educational success. "I realized that the field of education was something I really wanted to pursue, and Graceland has supported me along this path. My experiences at Graceland thus far have supported my creative and enthusiastic personality when it comes to educating the minds of others. The staff here has offered me some of the best support I have ever received through my higher education journey. A few standouts are Beth Gregory (my advisor) and Allison Dudley (MNEA Advisor). These two ladies have enriched me with a wealth of knowledge I will remember through the course of my future career. I lean heavily upon their words and their guidance as I continue to strive through the Graceland University School of Education.
I rave about this program to my co-workers and other aspiring teachers. I am so glad that I took a leap of faith, with support from my wife, to give this program my all. I will cherish these moments as much as a child loves being recognized by the person whom they least expect. It is experiences like these that make one's inner child feel like his dreams are manifesting."


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Communion Enrichment
"For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come." 1 Corinthians 11:26
Communion Enrichment: Four Sundays in Lent from 9:00 to 9:45 am for children in grades 2 and above
This program is designed to help children better understand the sacraments of Holy Eucharist, Baptism and Reconciliation. Children and parents participate in a four-week class during Easter meditating on four parables, including the True Vine, to help us understand our identity as baptized Christians and our responsibility to live into healthy relationship with God and one another.
The children participate in a Saturday retreat which culminates in a renewal of baptismal vows and each child receiving a bible. Children and their families celebrate Holy Eucharist with the congregation at the 10:00 am service on Communion Enrichment Sunday, 11 March 2018
Contact Carolyn if your child is interested in participating.


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New Online Payment Portal
This fall, parents of Salem-Keizer students have a new, convenient option for paying student fees.
Through the Online Payment Portal, parents can use a credit card to pay athletic fees, library book fees, purchase ASB cards, make a donation, and take care of other payment transactions. The Online Payment portal processing fee is the same as the fee charged when making a credit card payment in the school office (2.75 percent).
The Online Payment Portal does not replace the food service payment system, EZSchoolPay.
Find a link to the Online Payment Portal on our school website, or visit https://skpay.salkeiz.k12.or.us.
School Supplies List
Here is the Whiteaker School Supplies List for the 2016-2017 school year.
Taking Care of Business
Families will have received a Taking Care Of Business packet the second week of August. In addition you received a separate mailing from Dorian for school pictures. You can pay for your Dorian pictures online through the Dorian website.
Please see attached Information Packet for further details regarding Athletics, School Supplies List and School Fees.


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Higher population density affects fertility. In an earlier posting, I showed that the 3 places with highest population density Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore also have the lowest population density[Link]. The NSP report found more evidence of this. By importing foreigners in such large numbers the PAP govt caused our fertility rate to sink further and now proposes to worsen the problem by importing more people putting Singaporeans in a vicious cycle.
Importing foreign labor in the past has cause productivity to fall and depressed wages at the lower end. It also caused strains on our infrastructure and our quality of life to deteriorate. Instead of telling us how to get off this unhealthy path of GDP growth, the PAP govt tries harder to justify staying on the same course. You tell me ...is it any surprise that trust in the govt is lost?


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OTM - Are Palestinians Really Canaanites 03-01-18
On Opposing The Matrix we looked further at reverse apartheid being practiced in South Africa with the proclamation of the S.A. governing body that they were going to confiscate the property of white S.A. residents without paying reparations. In addition the focus of the talk last night was the new Palestinian claim that they are really descended from the ancient Canaanites of Israel. We looked at how that is genealogically impossible and that if it were to be true then the Palestinians would not have a claim to the land, but would have to be slaves to the Jewish and Arab Israeli's as well as the rest of the world. Download and listen to the show by clicking on the link below or by going to our archive page on GWOW Radio.