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I haven't had as much time to read comic books since stopping our comics podcast several months ago. It isn't that I haven't wanted to read specific titles, but rather that I've been working on several novels.
I've read the two newest Guild Wars novels, which I will most likely write about soon, as I loved them so entirely… as well as the first in the Diablo: The Sin War trilogy, Birthright, which I've not yet finished as I find I have to muscle through various parts due to my dislike of Richard A. Knaak's style.
However I'm not here to discuss his shoddy writing.
I found the following video online today, and it got my mind racing. It poses the question; should Batman kill the Joker? It's a question similar to those which I've discussed with Vince often, when discussing whether there should be more real-world type consequences and morality choices in comic books.
I found it interesting to hear what these people had to say, as they actually work in the industry. I wasn't surprised by those who said no, or who discussed the lack of permanence when it comes to death and dying in comic books.
Still, I so wish such things could exist.
Before we go further, here's the video for y'all to watch and then I'll continue.
Source: Comic Vine
The problem with creating strong characters in comic books is that editors and fans aren't likely to want them killed off (at least not permanently). Sure, a morbid mob chose to axe Jason Todd, however oh look… he's back.
This leads to a lot of problems. As a writer, you're forced to consider the iconic status of a character before deciding how realistically you can have them behave.
To be fair, in this case, Batman is not like to ever kill the Joker. It goes against his every moral grain. However in addition to being a strong character trait, that is also a very convenient excuse for why he doesn't actually act as an actual person would.
Now, I know that's casting one hell of a stereotype upon all of us, however I think it's fair to say that even Gandhi would have take a shovel to the side of the Joker's head after he'd killed Todd.
There's another problem with killing off the Joker though, which has little to do with the morality of the man with the pointy eared cowl, and that is that it would force comic book writers to work harder at their craft. I will say this, making certain to bold the word which I think most important; many comic book writers have gotten quite lazy. I want the emphasis on 'many' to imply that it is not 'all' or even 'nearly all'… but rather 'many'.
There are those that are truly gifted. Those who create with such imagination and talent that you don't have to work at believing their stories. You simply do. In a world where grown men and women run around in costumes, you don't question their motives or actions because they ring true.
That's important to me. I'm willing to suspend my disbelief, however I don't want to be thought a fool. And let's be honest; there are many comic book writers who treat us as such. Whether by their own design or that of an editor who guides their work, the end result is still the same; a exasperated sigh and a loud "oh, come on".
So how then would comic book writers have to work harder? Simply put, they would have to be far more creative.
You see, I don't believe that writing that takes morality and consequences into account would be the problem. I think that most writers would love to be able to allow Batman the choice, for I don't think he's had that opportunity but for a few spin-off titles that don't exist in the DC cannon.
That is no small task.
There's a reason why iconic characters aren't killed off. It's because it's bloody hard work having to constantly create characters that are interesting enough to cause readers to buy comics. Thought it's certainly possible.
One look at The Walking Dead series will prove that you can create a world wherein anyone, be they hero or villain, can die a gruesome death, and the audience will return every single month for more of this emotional torture.
Some may argue that this works within the context of that series due to the nature of the story. I believe that it can work in any series, however editors and fans have to decide whether they want to read a iconic series wherein consequences do not exist, but characters live on forever; or more of a 'realist' series where characters are likely to behave as you may… however don't get too attached to them. And if you don't think that we as fans have a say in this decision, how about we all stop buying 'Batman and Robin' and see how long before the title is cancelled.
We do have a say. And my vote is for moral consequences.
My answer is that yes, Batman should kill the Joker – so long as a truly gifted writer is allowed to create the build-up, as well as the fall-out… as it would make for one hell of a story-arc.


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while I haven't tried these apps, it's a great selection of giving your novel am visual summary. Anything to breathe some life into that synopsis eh? I'll def. Be checking the, out
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Openness. Badges. Digital Portfolios. Personal learning spaces. Learning Analytics. Can anyone blend these features together, offering educators and learners and space where they can collaborate, where their privacy is respected, where a digital narrative of learning is really useful for students? Just before leaving for Singapore where Slush will be taking place next week, Topi…
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Save this link to get access to loads of images for your presentations or other purposes. Excellent list!
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This is a bit of inception with an article on the benefits of curation, curated into a collection on Scoop It. This article discusses the way that curation can enhance higher order thinking by allowing students understand, analyze and evaluate content matter as they curate it. It gives examples of tasks as well as way to present the information. It is a great resource for planning activities to cultivate higher order thinking.
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"It's for the beautiful children!" exclaims Carmen Reyes of Dia del Nino, the annual Latin festival, which will be held Sunday at the Memphis Botanic Garden. The event pays homage to the large children's festival held each year in Mexico in April.
Memphis' festival drew 15,000 people last year and has grown tremendously since it began 13 years ago, when, according to Reyes, they put out a few piñatas and a little bit of food. This year, they'll have singing and dancing contests, raffles, games, live music, and lots of food, including Mexican popsicles, tacos, and fruit-flavored waters in cucumber, mango, and melon.
Reyes extends an enthusiastic invitation to all nationalities to join in the fun, and, to that end, she's hired Resource Entertainment Group to help with the logistics and get out the word.
"The children are happy. The parents are so happy," Reyes says. "And it's free!"
Dia del Nino, Memphis Botanic Garden, Sunday, April 11th, noon-6 p.m.
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Art Car Parade gathers big, small entries
May 18, 2013 at 12:18 a.m.
Parked in two neat rows, art cars shined and glistened in the light.
Alex Galarza and his sister Kristen walked around in circles, taking in all the colors and details of the small-scale sculptures on display at the Nave Museum during Victoria's second annual Art Car Parade on Saturday.
Although the art cars weren't large enough to rally with the real art cars during the parade that cruised through downtown Victoria, they took their place among the pieces of art from Carter Ernst's "Fur Bitten" exhibit, the newest installment at the Nave.
Inside the museum, the Galarza siblings, who are part of the Manhattan Art Program at Pine Street Community Center, peered through the clear plexiglass boxes that encased the art car sculptures.
Up until the exhibit opened, the kids in the program worked on their individual and group cars to show at the museum. Michelle Evans, one of the seven teachers at the Pine Street Community Program, said the students used jewels, beads, features and paint to decorate their miniature art cars.
"They worked hard on them," she said. "At first, some of them (the students) were really quiet, and they don't talk. And by the end, they get to talking and telling me about their cars. It's been really good for them."
Alex decorated his art car with a duck he sculpted during the program. He glued it to the top of his ceramic car and added tiny shells, shiny glass beads, feathers and brass bells.
"I like ducks," the 8-year-old Hopkins Academy student said. "I don't like the crust on my bread, so they eat it for me."
His older sister, Kristen, 15, an eighth-grader at Patti Welder, took video and photos of the display case on her tablet to capture images of her art car decorated with her favorite animal: a bunny.
"It's (the video) going to be up on my Facebook page later," she said clutching a tablet and iPhone.
Their grandmother, Ofelia Galazar, has been taking them to the art program every Saturday for the past year and said they enjoy it. For two hours every weekend, her grandchildren have a chance to create art with other children in the community, she said.
"They learn a lot of different kinds of art and bring me art they make while they're there," said Ofelia Galazar.
Working with the kids has a been a great way to help them develop character, Evans said. Whether they become a plumber or an engineer, she said, the children can develop small muscle coordination - like putting in small screws - and they develop that creative aspect and conceptual part of making art.
Joel Sager, whose son Tristan also participates in the program, said he appreciates the program and has been taking his son to the Pine Street Community Center for a few months now.
Sager said it's a good chance for his son to make friends with other kids in the community.
"He gets to be with other kids, and it keeps him busy and active," said Sager about his son.
Tristan, 6, who recently graduated from First United Methodist Day School, made a shark art car sculpture and was focused on making crafts hosted by the art program. Tristan and Alex were both wrapped up in the arts and crafts and walked away from the art car event with hats they designed themselves.
"It's something very special to be able to develop a relationship with these kids," said Evans. "We really try to nurture the kids."


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A hand-painted white floral wreath design paired with a contemporary sans serif font.
Not worried about a postal RSVP? More and more people are doing away with the formal RSVP card and using websites or other electronic means of getting their guest responses. This invite has the RSVP details printed on the front so you don't need a response card. However, if you would prefer a formal printed RSVP that's not a problem just contact me with your request and I will give you a revised quote.
A5 invite card with corresponding white or kraft envelope.
---> This listing is for a non-customised sample of the invitation set. To order your own wedding stationery and for pricing please see below.
A5 Invitation card (single-sided) with RSVP details
+ A5 details card
+ corresponding kraft or ivory envelope
All printed on quality 255gsm white linen cardstock
- Custom requests welcome for accompanying stationery i.e. table plans, place cards, table numbers, thank you cards etc.
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text: For those of you who live in the Hampton Roads Area of Virginia. There is a New Woodcraft Store in Virginia Beach. They Just opened on Monday Dec. 15th. At last we have a real Woodworking Supply Store in our area. I for one am really looking forward to going there and taking a few of the classed thay have to offer. I'm palning on taking my Wondeful wife there this Saturday so she can get some of the things I've been asking for for Christmas. It's going to be great.


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Truth and Hope
All of us have experienced betrayals in our lives wherein somebody did not keep a promise or otherwise violated our trust. When God calls us to be trusting people, He knows that many will betray us, but that does not ...Read More
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Sometimes we can fall into the trap of presenting truth without love. We who are Reformed can be especially guilty of using the doctrines of grace as a club with which we attack people instead of lovingly sharing God's ...Read More
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How familiar are you with the creeds and confessions that your particular church or denomination follows? While these statements of faith are always subject to the final authority of Scripture, they were written to help believers understand what the Bible ...Read More
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John Calvin comments on the supporting function of the church of God: "Is not the Church the mother of all believers? Does she not regenerate them by the word of God, educate and nourish them through their whole life, strengthen ...Read More
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This is one of my favourite dishes. I cook it regularly and it has evolved from a recipe I read a while ago in which the aubergines were fried. I prefer the aubergines to be oiled and baked until golden and charred in places. They give the whole dish a unique sweet smoky taste. Chickpeas are a good source of protein, fibre, copper, manganese and folate
Ingredients for two
olive oil
a medium aubergine (eggplant..melanzane..)
a small onion
3 gloves of garlic
400g (14oz) can of plum (or chopped) tomatoes
3 teaspoons of dried crushed red chillies (or to taste, this will be slightly fiery)
tomato puree
a pinch of dried oregano (optional)
a 400g can of chickpeas
200 g (7oz) of dried spelt or wholewheat penne (or less if you dont want a hearty main course)
freshly ground black pepper
rock salt for garnishing
table salt
a small bunch of flat leaf parlsey coarsely chopped
Preheat the oven to 200C (400F gas/mark 6)
Put a large pan of water on to boil (add a dash of salt when it does)
Cut the aubergine into thin slices (about a half of a centimetre or a quarter of an inch) on a slight diagonal to get larger slices. Bake until golden brown on both sides turning once for about thirty minutes
Dice the onion and chop the garlic
Splash some olive oil in large pan and place on a low heat ,add the diced onion, sprinkle with a little salt, stir to coat in oil. Cover. Cook for ten minutes or until the onions are soft but not brown. Half way through stir in the garlic and add the crushed chillies and some freshly ground black pepper (and the pinch of oregano)
When the onions are ready add the tin of tomatoes, squash a little against the sides of the pan if using plum. Add a squirt (about two teaspoons) of tomato puree, stir well. Bring slowly to the boil and add the drained chickpeas, reduce heat to simmer uncovered for a further ten minutes while the pasta is cooking
Add the pasta to the boiling salted water are cook for nine minutes or al dente. Towards the end of cooking time add a couple of tablespoons of the cooking water to the simmering sauce and stir
Drain the pasta
Turn off the heat under the sauce. Add the aubergines, two thirds of the chopped parsley. Stir and then stir in the drained pasta
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Pistorius Prosecutor Arguing Runner Shot in Rage Ends Questions
The prosecution ended its cross-examination of Paralympian Oscar Pistorius in the trial for the killing of Reeva Steenkamp, arguing the athlete murdered his model girlfriend in a fit of rage.
The double-amputee track star spent seven days on the stand in the High Court in Pretoria, South Africa's capital, five of them being challenged by state prosecutor Gerrie Nel about Pistorius's version that he thought he was shooting at an intruder in a toilet cubicle at his home on Valentine's Day last year.
"Your version is not only untruthful but it is so improbable that it couldn't have happened," Nel said in wrapping up his argument. "Who should we blame for the black talon round that ripped through her?," he said, referring to the make of bullet used.
Related: Pistorius Accused of Changing Defense While Altering Testimony
Nel has argued that Pistorius shot Steenkamp through a locked door after they had an argument, with neighbors testifying they heard shouting and a woman's screams shortly after 3 a.m. on Feb. 14, last year. The trial, which started on March 3, is being broadcast live on radio and TV. Only audio broadcast of Pistorius's testimony was allowed.
Pistorius was excused from the witness box after defense lawyer Barry Roux asked him about his emotions at the time of the shooting.
Self Defense
"I was terrified, I was afraid for my life, I was scared what could happen to me," Pistorius responded.
The athlete yesterday appeared to contradict his original claim of self defense when he said that he fired four shots through the door "accidentally." Nel said that would mean Pistorius was claiming a defense of involuntary action.
"You understand that you can't have two defenses?" Nel said yesterday.
"I'm not saying I don't know why, I've given the reason as to why I fired," Pistorius said, minutes before breaking down crying. "I thought somebody was coming out to attack me." Later, he said: "I fired because I got a fright."
Pistorius said he wasn't aiming at anything in particular and didn't mean to kill anyone. He wasn't thinking rationally before or after the shooting, Pistorius said.
Not Rational
Pistorius's argument that police tampered with the scene, moving items around his room, couldn't be backed up, Nel said yesterday. A duvet that Pistorius said was placed on the floor from the bed by the police after the shooting had blood spatter on it, in line with droplets on the carpet next to the bedding, the prosecutor said.
Roger Dixon, a former police forensic specialist, said police officers acted "most unprofessionally" when someone walked over a panel of the door Pistorius broke to get to Steenkamp's body after the shooting.
"Unless there's an urgent need to save a life or to render an explosive device safe then there's no pressing need to walk on the crime scene," said Dixon, the first witness for the defense after the accused finished testifying.
Damage to the door from blows from the cricket bat used by Pistorius were consistent with him wearing his prosthetic legs, contrary to the state's argument that he wasn't wearing the artificial limbs at the time. A demonstration by the athlete also backed up the defense's version, Roux said.
Possible Postponement
Nel has sought to undermine the defense's portrayal of Pistorius as a religious man with a deep fear of crime who was in a loving relationship with Steenkamp. Judge Thokozile Masipa, who will give the final judgment in the case because South Africa doesn't have a jury system, could consider a lesser charge of culpable homicide if she rules the act wasn't premeditated. Pistorius would face a minimum of 25 years in jail if convicted of premeditated murder.
Masipa will give a decision tomorrow on the prosecution's request for the trial to be adjourned until May 5, because of a series of holidays in South Africa over the next three weeks.
Nel told the court that Steenkamp packed her clothes and was preparing to leave his house before the athlete shot and killed her.
"She wanted to leave and you were arguing," he said today.
Steenkamp was standing when the first hollow-point bullet broke her hip bone, then she fell on top of a magazine rack in the toilet, according to police ballistics expert Chris Mangena. She was struck by two more bullets from Pistorius's pistol, in the arm and the head, he said on March 19.
Known as the Blade Runner because of his J-shaped prosthetic running blades, Pistorius has been free on 1 million rand ($96,000) bail since February last year.
The charges have derailed the running career of the winner of six Paralympic gold medals and cost Pistorius sponsorship deals with Nike Inc. (NKE), Luxottica Group SpA (LUX)'s Oakley and Ossur hf, the Icelandic company that manufacturers the blades he uses.
Pistorius was the first double amputee to compete at the Olympic Games in London in 2012.
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Two nights ago I walked out of a hall with a lopsided grin on my face, in a cathartic state, oblivious to the dozens of cars screeching to a halt and honking as I crossed the road. I had lost all connect of sight and sound, and the only emotion I felt was of being completely overwhelmed. I mention these things not to meander pointlessly, but to let you know that I'd just seen a certified cult classic – Drew Goddard's bizarre and terrific The Cabin in the Woods.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- If only for a few hours Saturday, the focus for No. 2 Florida State was firmly on football.
That likely won't be the case, however, in the days and weeks ahead.
Smack dab in the middle of Saturday's 80-14 blowout of FBS independent Idaho, the Florida state attorney in Tallahassee, Willie Meggs, curiously issued a statement concerning the fate of the Seminoles' most important player, freshman quarterback Jameis Winston.
Winston is currently under investigation for a 2012 sexual assault that was re-opened last week and has yet to be resolved.
Meggs said that a decision as to whether or not to charge Winston, Florida State's 19-year-old Heisman Trophy favorite, would not come before Thanksgiving as Meggs previously indicated.
Meggs called a resolution to the case in the next week "unlikely."
Instead, Winston's potential legal trouble will continue to hang over the program as the Seminoles prepare to close their regular season next Saturday at rival Florida.
In the meantime, the football field has become Winston's sanctuary from the swam of unwanted attention. And he showed a remarkable ability to block out the distractions Saturday while playing only a little more than a half against the Vandals (1-10).
Winston passed for 225 yards and four touchdowns as the Seminoles set a school record for points against Idaho
"I thought he played well," coach Jimbo Fisher said. "I thought early he had a couple reads he could have pulled the trigger a little quicker, but I thought he played a solid game.
Wintson's performance, in Fisher's eyes, was secondary to sending Florida State's 24 seniors off with a win.
"I'm thankful for these seniors, sending them out the right way," Fisher said. "First undefeated home season we've had in a long time."
The Seminoles are 11-0 for the fourth time in school history and stayed on a crash course for the BCS national title game.
Florida State racked up 336 rushing yards and got huge games from running backs Devonta Freeman, who had 129 yards and a touchdown, Karlos Williams, who added 114 yards and two scores, and James Wilder Jr., who amassed all 85 of his yards on four carries.
Florida State went to halftime ahead, 42-7, after Winston's second of two touchdown passes to Kenny Shaw, who led the Seminoles with 107 yards receiving on five catches.
It was Shaw's first 100-yard game of the season, and it came during his final game at Doak Campbell Stadium.
And on a day when Winston understandably wasn't his usual jovial self while speaking with the media after the game, talking about Shaw did bring a smile to his face.
"Kenny finally got a 100-yard game, which is good," Winston said when asked about Shaw, who has had seven games between 90 and 99 yards this season. "So y'all can finally stop asking him about it."
The Vandals lost their sixth in a row and are 1-32 all-time against ranked teams, including 29 straight defeats since their last Top 25 win in 1947 against Utah.
Florida State was the third undefeated team Idaho faced this season, along with Fresno State and Northern Illinois, and Idaho has dropped those games by a combined 186-63.
The Vandals' only victory came in Week 5 against Temple.
"What do you say (when) you get beat 80-14?" first-year coach Paul Petrino asked aloud. "Those are the best players on the country."
Idaho, which was held to five yards rushing in the first half and finished with a season-low 59, got its first touchdown with 41 seconds left in the half when Taylor Davis hit wide receiver Richard Montgomery for a 15-yard score.
The Vandals' only other touchdown came with 42 seconds left in the game when backup quarterback Joshua McCain found Najee Lovett from 14 yards away.
Petrino said there were some positives he could take away from scoring 14 points on the nation's fourth-ranked defense, which hadn't given up a touchdown in the last 10 quarters coming into Saturday's game.
"I think a few of (our guys) learned; if I was Dezmon Epps, I learned I could play with the best there is," Petrino said of his junior wide receiver, who had a team-high 126 yards receiving on seven catches. "He played against Florida State ... and he held his own.
"We didn't get (the job) done, but guys played their butts off."
Florida State had a season-high seven sacks and was paced by junior defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan, who had six tackles, including 4 1/2 tackles for losses and 2 1/2 sacks.
The Seminoles' No. 1-ranked secondary, meanwhile, intercepted four passes. Linebackers Telvin Smith and E.J. Levenberry recorded pick-sixes, while Keelin Smith and Jacobbi McDaniel also had interceptions.
Davis finished 16-of-38 passing for 221 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions. The Vandals' Roman Runner, who switched from wide receiver to defensive back only a week ago, had a game-high 13 tackles and one sack.
With this one in the books, Florida State would like to think the next week will be all about preparing for the Gators and then the Dec. 7 ACC Championship game.
But they know all too well the storm that likely awaits.
"It's about us," Fisher said. "We need to go play well (the rest of the season). That's all we can control."
NOTES: Saturday marked the first meeting between the two schools. ... Idaho received a $950,000 check from Florida State to make the trip to Tallahassee. ... Florida State K Roberto Aguayo, who already broke the ACC record for consecutive extra points in the Seminoles' last game, is 80-for-80 this season. He broke the NCAA mark of 77 straight set by Louisville's Art Carmody in 2004. ... Idaho is playing its final season as an FBS independent before rejoining the Sun Belt Conference next year. ... Florida State's 80 points tied the second-most in ACC history.


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Game-Based Tools Teach Energy Reduction at Baylor
Building on its decade-long energy management initiative, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, identified the next logical step in improving a program that already saves the university more than $2.6 million annually. The training and awareness initiative engages faculty, staff, and students in efforts to reduce energy consumption through responsible choices. The ultimate goal: fostering effective behavioral change.
The awareness program is highly innovative and interactive. The element that helped Baylor become one of four of NACUBO's 2013 Innovation Award recipients was the university's use of game-based learning as the central training tool in educating the community and creating behavior change relative to energy and water.
EnergyZone, a Web-based community competition platform developed via a partnership with ARAMARK and Noveda Technologies, is the prime interface used by students to monitor energy usage in their residence halls. The monitor tracks in real time electrical use for all university residence halls. EnergyFlow, the monitoring feature used by the Baylor facilities staff, provides a history of energy consumption and allows for reports on each building that can be used for analysis.
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The online platform allows individuals and teams to track and compare energy use in numerous ways. The Baylor Energy Madness Residence Hall Competition, one of the most influential techniques so far, is an event held each semester that pits residence hall teams against one another, awarding points for lowering consumption in their particular hall. Bonus points are awarded over the course of the competition, for participating in other energy-related activities, such as:
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- Break pledges. Students sign commitments agreeing to turn off or unplug all items possible before leaving on break.
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Socialize, Communicate
The EnergyZone site engages students through links to social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, and provides tips for energy economy. As a result of this and other communications—such as print posters, brochures, table tents, and stickers—students now send e-mail to program managers, sharing ideas about ways to reduce fossil fuel consumption in different campus locations.
Another Baylor Energy Awareness Program is the inclusion of program materials in special informational packets distributed to new employees as well as new and prospective students. For current staff, energy awareness meetings convey everything from temperature guidelines to campus updates.
Overall, the campus community has been very receptive to the environmentally conscious efforts. Most departments are willing to work with facility services to carry out suggestions, and the various outreach efforts have helped faculty and staff accept and adhere to campus temperature guidelines. The resulting conversations and interactions have also helped strengthen the relationship between staff and facilities services personnel.
A Favorable Outcome
The energy awareness program has increased customer satisfaction and heightened the awareness level of all things energy-related. In the four years since its implementation, the initiative has scored significant results:
- The life has been extended for a number of physical assets, because they operate as intended with reduced deferred maintenance costs.
- More than 40 events and activities have engaged students from all parts of campus life.
- Since 2010, the program has saved the university nearly $1.4 million.
The results show the building of a foundation for behavioral and cultural change that will serve the university for years to come.
SUBMITTED BY Brian W. Nicholson, associate vice president for operations and facilities management, Baylor University, Waco, Texas
In late June, the Brookings Institution hosted a forum on the importance of expanding college opportunity for more Americans and released the paper "Thirteen Economic Facts About Social Mobility and the Role of Education." Noting that countries with high economic inequality generally experience low social mobility, the policy paper suggests that improving the quality of and access to higher education still has the potential to increase equality of opportunity for all Americans. "Higher education improves the chances for a high quality of life and is correlated with better health, better civic engagement, and lower crime rates," noted William "Brit" Kirwan, chancellor at the University of Maryland, and forum participant.
The results reported in Indiana University's annual Giving USA survey, released in late June, indicate a continuing recovery for charitable giving, which fell below $300 billion before recovering during the past three survey years. The 3.5 percent gain in donations in 2012 brought total giving to roughly $316 billion, compared to the record high in 2007 of $344.5 billion. Despite the steadily increasing numbers, the report analysis indicates that at current rates of growth, it will still take another six years before total donations return to prerecession levels.
An Apple for the Planet
It's not too late to join the second annual Green Apple Day of Service, slated for Saturday, September 28. The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) launched the Green Apple movement last year, working to ensure that every student has the opportunity to attend a green school within this generation. The 2012 effort involved more than 1,200 communities around the world; in all 50 states, on every continent, and in more than 40 countries, events and school improvement projects helped elevate discussion around healthy, high-performing educational environments.
To register a project for this year's event, go to http://service.mygreenapple.org/page/event/create, where you'll find ideas ranging from energy audits to indoor air improvements, from green nutrition to creative recycling.
Particularly for campuses and universities, Jaime Van Mourik, director of higher education for the Center for Green Schools, recommends coordinating two upcoming events, "kicking off a project on September 28 that can be completed in time to be celebrated on October 23, Campus Sustainability Day."
Videos and webcasts provide training for teams involved in Green Apple projects. On September 26, participants can tune in to the Green Apple Day of Service Web site to hear about the projects that will be taking place around the world.
Outsourcing Is an Option
Speakers at the NACUBO 2013 Annual Meeting session, "Challenges, Pitfalls, and Success Stories of Outsourcing in Higher Education," discussed how their institutions have effectively outsourced certain functions to private third parties.
Mary Peloquin-Dodd, associate vice chancellor for finance and business, and university treasurer, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, said that the university decided seven years ago to outsource management of the endowment to the University of North Carolina Management Corp., which also manages the endowment of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, because it had a limited investment staff and outsourcing was a lower cost alternative.
The University of South Florida, Tampa, has outsourced some unconventional areas such as arena operations besides outsourcing its data center operations, bookstore, sports marketing, and elements of investment management and debt management, said Fell Stubbs, university treasurer and executive director, USF Financing Corp. and USF Property Corp. Outsourcing started as a cost containment solution, but now has become part of USF's strategic planning.
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, recently leased its parking operations to a private partner for 50 years. "We settled on the fact that if something wasn't core to the university, we should look at it and consider whether we should do it or not," said Michael Papadakis, vice president and treasurer at OSU. Ultimately, the university agreed to a 50-year partnership for a price of approximately $480 million, which it invested in the university's endowment.
OSU is also looking into other potential services it can outsource, including its golf course and power plant and distribution system.
FASB Proposes Public Entity Definition Change
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued a proposed Accounting Standards Update (ASU) on August 7, suggesting a single definition of a "public business entity" for use in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The proposal would amend the Master Glossary of the Accounting Standards Codification and exclude all not-for-profit organizations from the definition of a public business entity for all future standard setting.
The impetus behind the draft guidance began with the formation of FASB's relatively new Private Company Council and the requisite for a private company decision-making framework. That framework will consist of a "Guide for Evaluating Financial Accounting and Reporting for Private Companies" (the Guide), currently in draft form. The proposed ASU seeks to clarify which entities would be excluded from using alternative accounting and reporting guidance in the Guide.
The proposal defines a public business entity and excludes those entities from the scope of the Guide. The proposal also excludes not-for-profit entities from both the scope of the Guide and the definition of a public business entity. Accordingly, the proposal will end the public versus nonpublic distinction between not-for-profits when applying future accounting and reporting guidance. The proposal would not affect existing standards and the related disclosure requirements.
For more details on the proposal and its relevance for independent nonprofit colleges and universities, see the Accounting section at www.nacubo.org.


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Grappling and BJJ Concepts Video - Stapling - Jason Scully
You will be surprised on how many little things can make such a big difference in your grappling. There are so many concepts that many people dont even realize until much later in their training that in my opinion it can really make your improvement much slower than it should be.
In this video I share with you a very simple concept that not only helps my game a ton but also helps so many grapplers out there of all levels.
This concept is what I call Stapling. The reason I call it this is because you are literally using your legs, arms, hands, or any other part of your body to pin (or staple) part of your opponents body to the mat. This will help control them and immobilize them so then you can either get a pass or improve/keep your position which gets you one step closer to finishing them.
This is just one of many little concepts that I have in my arsenal. I write down EVERYTHING that seems like it will be important in my training and rolling and I make sure I study it. I highly recommend that you do the same also.
Hope you like the video
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Nice videos!
I'm looking forward to start grappling soon I know your advices will prove very useful


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It seems incredible that Oddbins will be 50 next year. Since its creation by entrepreneur Ahmed Pochee back in 1963, it has had a somewhat rocky history with six different owners.
Yet it still exists – with ten Oddbins shops open in Scotland – and I decided it was time to check out what this famous high street chain can now offer the wine lover.
Eighteen months ago, Oddbins went into administration. Last April, the brand name, shop stock and 37 stores across the UK were snapped up by cash-and-carry food wholesaler, European Food Brokers, who are now attempting to revive the Oddbins passion.
Though the chain is a shadow of its former self, which in its heyday under Seagram had 278 shops, (there are now 35 as two closed after purchase) the new owners believe the consumer still has good associations of Oddbins, which they are now trying to revive. Head of wine buying is Emma Nichols and she aims to re-establish the company as a specialist wine retailer with a core range of 350 wines focusing on the £7-£15 bracket. "There will be no cut-price promotions, no heavy case discounting and no own label," says Nichols.
Oddbins' best selling wine is prosecco (60,000 bottles last year), with three different examples at £10, £14 and £15. Now Nichols hopes customers will try something new – her current focus is Portugal, Spain, Italy and Chile where she feels the best value wines are emerging. She also hopes to expand their English range with Gusbourne sparkling wines and more.
I tried 15 different wines chosen by Nichols for the new range. Some were very good value – particularly those wines sourced in Portugal and Southern France – while others were not so good. My advice is to choose carefully.
Champagne, France DRAPPIER PREMIER CRU NV
A rich toasty style with 90 per cent red fruit – would suit Bolly lovers.
Maule, Chile OVEJA NEGRA SAUVIGNON BLANC/CARMENERE 2011
A new take on Chilean sauvignon – more texture and intensity with the red grape carmenere in the blend.
Bairrada, Portugal FP WHITE 2011 Filipa Pato
Wonderfully honeyed, lemony, creamy palate – I loved this blend of native Portuguese bical and arinto grapes.
Marlborough, New Zealand MACROCARPA SAUVIGNON BLANC 2011
A little oaked sauvignon adds good depth and mouthfeel.
Ribatejo, Portugal PORTAL DA AGUIA 2009 Quinta da Aloma
A delicious fruity glugger with succulent fruits and smooth tannins. best buy
Costieres de Nimes, Southern France CHATEAU D'OR ET DE GUEULES 2009
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With a couple dozen best-selling suspense novels to her credit, Mary Higgins Clark is a brand name. In "The Second Time Around" (Simon & Schuster, 302 pages, $26), she follows her usual guessing-game formula featuring an appealing heroine mired in intrigue.
Marcia "Carley" DeCarley, a new columnist for Wall Street Weekly, is helping write a cover story on the late Nicholas Spencer. The charismatic head of Gen-stone, a bioresearch company, was presumably killed in a private plane crash. But people wonder if Spencer is really dead when it comes out that the Food and Drug Administration is denying approval of his wonder drug, and that Spencer apparently looted millions from Gen-stone.


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Please could someone explain what blogroll is and how to use it?
The blog I need help with is writewriter.wordpress.com.
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Please could someone explain what blogroll is and how to use it?
The blog I need help with is writewriter.wordpress.com.
Hello there,
This information is found in the support documentation along with the "how-to" instructions for creating a blogroll and using the Links widget to display it.
A blogroll is essentially just a list of links that appears in your sidebar. The term "blogroll" was originally used because it was a list of links to other blogs, but you can include links to any sites. http://en.support.wordpress.com/blogroll/
Read also > learn WordPress.com tutorial
thank you very much. Can I add any website to my blogroll or do I need permission, for example adding BBC news or an article from a highly known website to my blogroll sidebar link thing?
You do not need permission to link to any site found on the internet in your blogroll. The most sensible choices are to link to sites that are directly related to the content in your blog, as in essence, by creating a Blogroll you are recommending those sites to your readers as sources of directly related reliable information sources.
Ok, thanks again your wealth of knowledge is immense!
So best bet is to link to other wordpress blogs with related posts :)
So best bet is to link to other wordpress blogs with related posts :)
No. The best way to proceed is to link to the blogs with the highest authority in the niche you blog in as those are the blogs that influence you and all others in the same niche. It's a big mistake to link only to WordPress.com blogs and to shun other blogs that have higher authority in your niche. The purpose of your Blogroll is to point your readers to the most relevant and authoritative blogs in the niche.
ahh ok I get it now- thanks for the help
You're welcome and best wishes for effective blogging. :)
Is it possible to change the name "Blogroll" to something else of our choosing, or is it an untouchable default?
@themidlifesecondwife: I believe the widget will be called whatever the selected links category is called.
How to manage link categories:
I've looked at the Support material about creating and editing a Blogroll, but I can't find something specific about it. Is there a way to import all of the WordPress blogs I'm following into a blogroll.
I'm following quite a few Wordpess blogs, and I dread having to enter each one into my blogroll. I don't have an existing blogroll to import, just the "Blogs I Follow." Any help is appreciated.
Is there a way to import all of the WordPress blogs I'm following into a blogroll.
No I'm sorry but there is no way to import a subscriber's list at this time. You can enable blog subscriptions for your readers by following these instructions > http://en.support.wordpress.com/blog-subscriptions/
see also > http://en.support.wordpress.com/widgets/blog-subscription-widget/ Your subscribers can choose how frequently they wish to receive updates of your blog posts.
@airodyssey: Thanks very much! I actually stumbled around and found that "Blogroll" can indeed be edited to anything you want. I really appreciate your help.
how do u add a blog to your blogroll? for example i made a blogroll and don`t know how to add to it:(
Please read the beginning of this thread. Timethief has provided links to the information you need to use your blogroll:
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Completely updated, beautiful 2 bedroom 2 bath condo on quiet cul-de-sac with slab granite kitchen counter tops and marble in each bathroom. Each room has sliding glass doors opening to an outside patio. Master bedroom has a cal-king bed, flat screen TV and attached bath with walk-in shower. Guest room also has a television with 2 twin beds and attached bath. Kitchen and bar area include all amenities necessary for entertaining. Samsung flat screen TV and modern furnishings in living room. Gas barbeque, 2-car garage, pavers in patios, courtyard and driveway. Elevated location provides excellent valley and mountain views. Patio backs to large green space and overlooks pool and spa. Cable, WiFi and telephone with free long distance within the continental U.S. included.
My husband and I currently live in Oregon with our small dog. We have 2 children and 2 grandchildren also in Oregon. We were fortunate enough to be able to retire at an early age in 2008 and now spend our winters at our home in the desert enjoying golf, walks and fun in the sun.
Ron DiPietro purchased this condo in 2006
We have vacationed in the desert area for many years. In late 2006 we decided to explore different country clubs in the valley to purchase a condo. After looking at numerous clubs we drove into Ironwood and fell in love with the community even before looking at any of the real estate. When we were shown our condo it was an easy decision to purchase. From the outstanding views and beautiful weather to the elevated cul-de-sac location, it was everything we were looking for.
We absolutely love sitting on the shaded patio enjoying the beautiful views. During the daytime we overlook the green space, pool and palm trees, with incredible mountain views. At night, the valley lights are amazing. Since the unit is elevated, you don't have to worry about guests and neighbors walking directly behind the patio or looking in the windows. The condo has been wonderfully updated and furnished, with newer air conditioner and furnace. Since it is located in South Palm Desert, there is less wind than on the valley floor, and a very short drive takes you to fabulous shopping and restaurants.
Beautifully decorated condominium with numerous upgrades and furnishings. Property clean and very well maintained. Located in a prestigious gated community with great views and lots of open space. Excellent/friendly owner communication and customer service. Happy to recommend this rental to friends and others.
We rented sight unseen, and were not disappointed in our choice. We have stayed in the Coachella Valley many times but this was the first time in south Palm Desert. We loved the location, central to everything, enjoyed the views, and the unit was in perfect condition. It was the most well supplied rental we have ever stayed in. The unit owners were handy if we ever needed them but then, we never needed them as everything worked well. We would highly recommend this rental.
This unit is beautifully appointed and is in a great location. My wife and I truly enjoyed staying at this property and would absolutely do so again. Ron and Casey (owners) were extremely helpful and really good to work with. Highly recommended.
Located in the south central Coachella valley between the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains in the private gated community of Ironwood County Club. A short walk to 'The Living Desert' Zoo, or a 2 minute drive to the fabulous shopping on El Paseo. Numerous activities within a 15 minute drive including golf, hiking, casinos and shopping, along with a variety of excellent restaurants.
Call owner about holiday/weekly rates. All rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed.


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Hello dear readers! Long time haven't talked. I've been busy slacking off updating this blog for whatever reasons. Anyway can you believe it's already JUNE?! Time flies! We are already halfway through the year of 2014. I thought we just celebrated New Year not too long ago. My fitness progress has been super awesome, thanks to Debby's nutritional and training… Read more →


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This harvest-inspired table compliments of Marthastewart.com sets the stage for my favorite time of year. The cooler temperatures, gorgeous fall foliage, and the reflection on our many blessings all make for a heart-warming month for me.
Thanksgiving is by far my favorite holiday. It is not about gifts but about gratitude. And I find it much more easy-going and relaxing than Christmas. There is no hustle and bustle making sure you remembered everyone on your list, but more a time to remember everyone in your heart. And to give thanks for all those that have remembered you over the past year.
So this year as I count my blessings, I will definitely be giving thanks for all my new friends and fans that were brought into my life from my blog. Thank you all for reading. And thank you for hanging on lately while I haven't been as active here on the web as earlier this year. I have been busy with my family, trying to find balance, and concentrating on what is really important in my life.
I hope my writing has brought some small blessing into your life this year. And I look forward to the months and year ahead. I have some very exciting plans for making the blog and my family co-exist together while continuing to bring joy and inspiration to you, my readers.
Happy November! I am grateful for you all.


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Miss August 1994
Maria Checa
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About Maria Checa
Maria Checa is Playboy's Playmate of the Month for August 1994. She made her Playboy debut in the 40th Anniversary issue where she was featured in "The Great 40th Anniversary Playmate Search." Later that year Maria received the title of Miss August 1994.
Maria went on to represent the Playboy Playmates in the Super Bowl XXX pre-show, Real Men Don't Watch Pre-Game, a sports competition pitting the Playmates against models. In 1997 Maria graced the cover of the October issue of Playboy Mexico. She also made her acting debut as Lupe in the horror film From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money.
Maria's Playboy career continued with appearances in the Playboy videos Lusty Latin Ladies, Wet & Wild VIII: Bottoms Up, Hot Latin Ladies, and Sexy Lingerie VI: Dreams & Desire. Paired with Miss June 1995, Rhonda Adams, the two appeared together in a joint photo shoot exclusive to Playboy Cyber Club members.
Born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, Maria is Playboy's first Colombian Playmate. At a young age her family immigrated to Florida where Maria found her way into the prestigious New World School of Arts in Miami, a high school for those gifted in visual and performing arts. Maria's introduction to art came from her father. Maria told Playboy, "He never gave me coloring books, though, because just filling in the blanks requires no creativity. I always knew I had talent, and I wanted to prove it."
Maria is exceptionally skilled at painting, sketching and sculpting, but her passion is photography. She enjoys shooting in black-and-white film and developing her own photos. Her subjects include portraits of friends and architecture. Maria briefly attended the Maryland Institute College of Art but returned to Miami for financial reasons.
Before being discovered by Playboy Maria worked as a makeup artist on photo shoots and at the cosmetic counter in a department store. She has since returned to the world of makeup as a creative consultant for Motives cosmetics brand. Said Maria, "I love color and art and to me, makeup is an art medium. I get to help create colors, moods and storylines to create a beautiful look."
As creative advisor Maria has been able to combine her love for photography and makeup by creating campaign concepts and directing their promotional videos and photo shoots.


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Earlier this week the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services yesterday removed outpatient quality measure OP-16 from the calendar year 2013 hospital outpatient quality reporting program based on patient safety concerns. The measure is used to report Troponin results received for heart attack and chest pain patients within 60 minutes of arrival in the emergency department. Hospitals began collecting data for the measure in January for payment determination in CY 2013.
On July 11, the Food and Drug Administration recalled several point-of-care testing kits, including those for Troponin, due to false results. "While OP-16 does not specify which type of laboratory equipment should be used to obtain Troponin results, hospitals may be using these POC tests in order to expedite results," CMS said. "In view of the recent Class I recall, CMS is concerned that continued collection of the measure may potentially impact patient safety because of the high probability of false results associated with such equipment. CMS will not publicly report, validate or use in CY 2013 payment determination any data collected on this measure."
Due to constraints on the CMS data processing system, hospitals in the outpatient quality reporting program must continue to submit a number for the measure, but may simply plug a "dummy" number into the field..