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The late Tony Carter – whose funeral took place today in south London – and I never really got on. I last saw him in August 1998 when he attended a meeting at Friends House which Andrew Dunning had organised to build a national movement in support of independent advocacy with older people. By the end of the day we had made some good progress. Tony was unimpressed. 'What do you make of it, then?' I overheard someone ask him. 'Not much', he replied. 'Still can't see what it's all about.' His many friends and admirers might have been surprised at this. He was after all a great eclectic: a trade unionist who played a key role during the 1990s in the national movement of older people's forums; a pioneer of user engagement who collaborated with Peter Beresford; a man committed to adult learning through his involvement with the Pre-Retirement Association and the Association for Education and Ageing; and then, during the last decade, a scholar who completed an MA in public history at Ruskin College in his early eighties. He was also, in his droll, funny fashion – and unlike too many of his peers – comfortable at collaborating with women in the proliferating networks and associations where he concluded a lifetime of activism. So why might he have been ambivalent about advocacy, a movement whose principles appear so closely allied to his own? The answer I think lies with his deep ambivalence about the professionalised voluntary sector. I was confronted with this during one long evening in Hackney in the latter days of the Thatcher government.
It's not well known that Tony was the last chair of Pensioners Link, the innovative, tempestuous, and largely unmanageable community work organisation that operated across more than a dozen London boroughs from the mid-sixties (it had begun life as Anthony Steen's Task Force) until 1992. I worked there between 1978 and 1991, leaving in the year before it went bankrupt. And so it would have been in 1990 when Hackney Council, in one of its many benighted attempts at reorganisation, had reviewed its budgets in such a way as to put a considerable slice of our centre's annual grant at risk. Tony, in his dutiful, good-humoured fashion had agreed to come and represent the organisation's directors at a consultation meeting with a sub-cttee of elected members and Hackney officials. At its crudest his job would simply have been to make it clear that any reduction to our local grant would not be made up by funds from elsewhere. But he joined me at 6pm in our office on Dalston Lane to be sure of his brief and to learn more about the services – or the 'work', as I would have called it at the time – that might be affected.
As I took him through the portfolio – support to the Hackney Asian Senior Citizens Association; group health promotion activities; producing a quarterly newspaper with a print-run of 14,000; welfare and housing rights advice; practical help with DIY and gardening, and the multifarious engagement of staff in running other organisations and campaigns that was so characteristic of the period – he was clearly more and more appalled. A practised writer of reports and commentaries himself he could make no sense of the elaborate arrangements spread across three organisations that went on for several weeks to produce the Hackney Pensioners Press (something we saw as a small triumph in its reconciliation of inclusion, engagement and propaganda). Why on earth couldn't people produce their copy, submit it (with an expectation of it being edited), get the thing printed and have done with it? He appreciated the case for black and minority ethnic social groups, was comfortable with the information-sharing side of health promotion, and – although he wrinkled his nose at the charitable associations implied by 'practical support' – could see the point in helping someone keep their garden accessible, or maintain a supply of tomatoes. His real sticking-point was welfare rights: people didn't need 'casework' or repated assistance filling out forms. They should expect robust encouragement and a bit of advice and direction but the aim should be to make their own applications, reporting back if they got stuck. Stand up for your rights. He did grudgingly propose that there might be a role there for assertive activists like himself.
After an hour or more of wrangling we drove down to meet the sub-committee. I made a few technical points before Tony forcefully and quietly highlighted the vital importance of all the services we'd just been in dispute about. It was a determined performance which saw the grant removed from the hit list. We had a pint afterwards in the Old Ship by Hackney Town Hall before he refused to claim any expenses or consider getting a taxi to expedite his return to south London. In the years that followed we had one or two sharp exchanges, including one in print, when he disapproved of my representing older peoples' forums as talking shops, but I never forgot his work on our behalf that evening in Hackney. Tony was truly a representative of the 'uncommon people' from an 'unselfish generation' commemorated by Martin Shreeve in an Abbeyfield Lecture in 1999.
So what explains those discordant notes? Tony was a great campaigner, with a gift for developing and working across networks. But he remained himself regardless of the context, and the roots of his approach came from trade union practice. Fundamentally, therefore, he sought to encourage self-reliance within practices of solidarity and mutual support. He worked to establish structures that would foster and facilitate those qualities and so he was disconcerted by the extent of our team's involvement with people whose condition implied they fell outside such structures. He had, I think, the traditional trade unionist's dislike of the voluntary sector and its often self-serving claims to virtue. He was suspicious, despite undertaking his brief stint at the helm of Pensioners Link, of people who made a living, a career, a 'profession' out of advice-giving, or community development. These were matters that ordinary people, working-class people, should resolve through debate, in trust and through contact, and by giving each other time.
That this isn't enough may seem obvious but it must also serve as a challenge, a reference point for a more demanding model of active citizenship. That Tony couldn't see much evidence of that in a day's discussion of independent advocacy in 1998 was our failing as much as his lack of insight. I didn't know him well enough to say whether he had a fear of vulnerability, although I've come across that often in others who might superficially share some of his perspective. But if he did I'm guessing he went on to work some of it through. The pamphlet 'Age and Change', which he wrote with Peter Beresford for Joseph Rowntree in 2000 to a distinguished chorus of rapporteurs, concluded that 'more work is required on collective forms of involvement.' By this they meant in part a greater capability to engage people despite their impairments, their frailty or their difficulties in communicating. Strikingly, Tony and Peter mused on the need for 'further work to explore working relations between older and disabled people and their organisations'. It's hard to see, fifteen years on, that there's been much progress there, if any. The dialectic implied is, of course, hugely inflected by time and generational factors – who could then have predicted the merciless assault on disabled peoples' benefit incomes that is still taking place? So a synthesis may permanently elude us. But for me, having spent much of the day thinking about Tony and what he said and wrote, it's hard to come up with a better memorial than such a challenge to address unfinished business. So thank you, Tony. Let's go to work.

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Someone is Hacking Police Frequencies to Play NWA's "Fuck Tha Police"
A Southern New Zealand town named Otago is dealing with some unusual problems after police frequencies were interrupted by various versions of NWA's infamous track "Fuck Tha Police."
The songs were heard by the police while coordinating police response to a man pointing a gun at a motorist, citing that it was putting peoples lives in danger to interfere with their frequencies.
Inspector Kelvin Lloyd explained further to the Otago Daily Times that "there's no question that if it carries on and if they do what they're doing it will delay a response. Any interference with a police radio constitutes a risk to public safety, and anyone caught doing this can face a penalty of criminal nuisance and up to one year imprisonment."
This is reportedly the second interference New Zealand has dealt with in recent months- someone broadcasted pig grunts and abuse through the police frequencies in the lower North Island.


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April 28 by The Running Son
middle places
is only middle aged if i live
to be a skull.
at thirteen & a half
i scribbled skulls
on my pant leg & ftw
waiting to go out
tonic & young & echoing
like cobain.
saw a human skull at fifteen
& it took the juice out of me
all white sponge & teeth. choral
at the bottom of the sea
& dark sockets
& bleached things too concaved
in places & all cavities still haunt
my dreams.
i was middle aged
at seven & three quarters
when a neighbor
invited me in
& showed me his real face.
eyes my same soft sort of gelatin
but it would be two decades
til i could read consistencies
& manage public exposure
like an fda controller.
i ride my bone frame & wisp
onward & assume these questions
have answers that really haven't
changed since the middle ages,
assuming tomorrow's accepted
menopausal range may be the new
eighteen & no matter the answer
on whatever given timeline
all beings pass
middle places.
by Jim Aldrich (:
©2013 JimAldrich
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I am a skull. It's not so bad…


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Yesterday these four tech executives testified via video chat before the antitrust committee of the U.S. House of Representatives' Judiciary Committee. If you're a Christian steeped in the Bible's book of Revelation, their joint appearance might suggest to you The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: riders symbolizing pestilence, war, famine, and death. As a consumer or a woebegone business competitor of these four executives, however, you're more likely to be wondering: who will ever restore our TRUST in antitrust enforcement?
From left to right, you're viewing three household names and a fourth, Sundar Pichai, who now runs Alphabet (i.e. Google). What do Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook, Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Tim Cook of Apple, and Pichai have in common in these four photographs atop Wednesday's New York Times article about the pending hearing? The answer is eyes wide open, as if the four men are alert to seizing on new opportunities as they operate de facto monopolies, or at least duopolies, in domains like online search, online marketplaces, app stores, and advertising sales.
Have unfair, even illegal acts been committed by these tech giants? That's for Congress and federal prosecutors to decide. Much clearer is that the FBI estimates losses from white-collar crime of between $300 to $600 billion annually. In contrast, the total is $4 billion a year for the blue-collar crimes of burglary and robberies. Don't waste your energy; you needn't guess which type of crime has the higher conviction rate.
On Economic Mobility & Learning Capacity
This week's podcast episode concerns the story of a 150-pound, high school viola player jumped by three plain-clothes police officers who found him "suspicious looking." Yes, an innocent black kid living in Homewood, a downtrodden neighborhood in Pittsburgh founded by Andrew Carnegie long, long ago, is a far cry from the wealth being generated in Silicon Valley. In today's video, I briefly address why eyes wide open – curiosity – learning capacity – is emerging as the key to success in life.
Released today: episode #12 of Dan Hill's EQ Spotlight podcast series, featuring David A. Harris, the author of A City Divided: Race, Fear and the Law in Police Confrontations. Listen to the clip below and click on the image to get to the new episode that appears on the world's largest book podcast with over 1.2 million downloads monthly.
How do we move police forces from a warrior culture to connecting better with communities they serve?
Harris is a professor at the University of Pittsburgh's law school and is the leading U.S. authority on racial profiling. In addition to also being the author of Profiles in Injustice (2002). Harris hosts the podcast Criminal Injustice.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Harris's vantage point on what the Minnesota legislature got right and only half-right in recently approving a police accountability measure in the wake of the George Floyd killing.
- Why navigating fear and anger is so hard for both black suspects and the police alike.
- What role a lack of familiarity – and trust – plays for officers and suspects in trying to avoid escalating their encounters.
Dan Hill, PhD, is the president of Sensory Logic, Inc.


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Canada has very strong university-level actuarial programs. Canadian universities have a global reputation for excellence in the quality and rigour of their programs, and they are well-positioned to introduce leading-edge techniques and progressive research to advance the profession. The University Accreditation Program (UAP) represents an important partnership between universities and the profession. An * indicates that the university is part of the CIA's University Accreditation Program.
The University of Calgary offers a minor, major, and honours degree program in actuarial science. The required courses cover most of the material for the associateship examinations of the Society of Actuaries and Casualty Actuarial Society. A co-operative education degree program in actuarial science is also available, allowing students to supplement their classroom experience with 16 to 20 months of work terms in the actuarial industry. Students can combine an actuarial program with a second degree program in commerce, economics, or statistics. Instruction in commerce is provided by the Faculty of Management, which also houses Canada's first English university-level specialization and chair in insurance and risk management. Courses offered by the Insurance and Risk Management Faculty cover many of the senior associateship and fellowship examination topics.
Dr. R.S. Ambagaspitiya
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Tel: 403-220-5202
Fax: 403-282-5150
Website: https://math.ucalgary.ca/undergraduate/programs/actuarial_science
The statistics (honours) program offers a concentration in actuarial science. Building on the B. Math statistics (honours) program, this concentration provides a targeted sequence of courses in business and economics so that students meet all three undergraduate validation by educational experience (VEE) course requirements and have the background to write all three undergraduate level exams set out by the Society of Actuaries for professional designation with the Canadian Institute of Actuaries.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Shirley E. Mills
Associate Professor, School of Mathematics and Statistics
Carleton University
Tel: 613-520-2600 ext. 2199
Website: https://admissions.carleton.ca/programs/actuarial-science/
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers BA and BSc specialization or honours programs in Actuarial Mathematics as well as BA and BSc specialization programs in Actuarial Mathematics/Finance, both in a regular or co-op format. The programs prepare students for the examinations of the Society of Actuaries—Exams P, FM, MFE, MLC—and the Casualty Actuarial Society's Exams 1, 2, 3F, LC, ST, 4, and S. Graduate studies in Actuarial Mathematics at the MA, MSc, and PhD level are also offered.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Frédéric Godin, Ph.D., FSA, ACIA.
Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Statistics
Concordia University
Tel: 514-848-2424 ext. 3494
Fax: 514-848-2831.
Website: https://www.concordia.ca/artsci/math-stats.html
L'École d'actuariat de l'Université Laval offre des programmes de formation aux trois cycles d'étude. Ces programmes spécialisés en actuariat couvrent les différents champs d'expertise requis pour l'exercice de la profession et offrent la possibilité d'un stage de formation pratique en milieu de travail crédité et rémunéré. De plus, ces programmes représentent une excellente préparation pour la plupart des examens professionnels. L'École d'actuariat est reconnue aux fins du programme d'exemption universitaire de l'Institut canadien des actuaires et est titulaire de la mention Center of Actuarial Excellence de la Society of Actuaries. L'École d'actuariat : des diplômes dont la réputation dépasse nos frontières, avec des finissants œuvrant sur les 5 continents.
Mme Isabelle Larouche, directrice du programme de baccalauréat en actuariat
Mme Hélène Cossette, directrice des programmes de 2ième et 3ième cycle en actuariat
Tél. : 418-656-2131
Téléc. : 418-656-3128
Site Web : http://www.act.ulaval.ca
Students can obtain Honours Science of Commerce degrees in actuarial studies through any of three undergraduate degree programs. All programs expose students to mathematics, statistics, economics, finance, accounting, and numerous actuarial courses. Graduates are equipped to attempt the first five examinations of the Society of Actuaries, and all three Validation of Education Experience (VEE) courses.
Xuemiao Hao, Acting Director, Warren Centre for Actuarial Studies and Research
Tel: 204-474-8710
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.umanitoba.ca/management
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at McMaster University offers a four-year honours BSc in Actuarial and Financial Mathematics. The program is also available with a co-op option beginning in the third year. The co-op option features two eight-month work terms, which adds an additional year to a student's required time for completion.
The university has courses accredited for all three of the VEEs and covering the syllabus of the first four actuarial exams. The program draws from the department's research groups in statistics and financial mathematics.
Dr. David Lozinski
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1
Tel: 905-525-9140 ext. 27034
Fax: 905-522-0935
Website: http://www.math.mcmaster.ca/
L'orientation actuariat du programme de BSc spécialisé en mathématiques vise à donner une formation générale en mathématiques à l'étudiant et à le préparer aux examens de la Society of Actuaries et de la Casualty Actuarial Society. Des cours en démographie, sciences économiques, administration, droit des assurances et informatique compléteront sa formation. Une version de type coopératif avec quatre stages en milieu de travail est offerte.
Claudia Gagné, Professeure adjointe de formation pratique en actuariat
Tél : 514-343-6240
Téléc : 514-343-5700
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) in Fredericton offers a Certificate in Actuarial Studies which is given to students in any major who:
a) Complete all five VEE courses; and
b) Take courses that partially prepare them for Exams P, FM, and MLC.
The certificate is not a degree program, but is intended to encourage students to start thinking as early as possible about preparing for the first few actuarial exams. It is not aiming for exam equivalence at this stage, but it has produced students who have obtained positions at actuarial and consulting firms.
While the certificate program is only intended for UNB undergraduates at present, it was specifically designed to be open to all mathematically-talented students regardless of their major.
For more details, contact Jeff Picka, department of mathematics and statistics.
The School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences at the University of Prince Edward Island offers one of the most complete major undergraduate programs in actuarial science in North America. It prepares students for exams P, FM, IFM, LTAM, STAM, SRM, and PA, as well as covering all the VEE requirements.
Louis Doiron, FCIA, FSA, MAAA
Director, Actuarial Science and Financial Mathematics Programs
Tel: 902-894-2830
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 902-566-0466
Website: https://www.upei.ca/programs/actuarial-science
Students in any of the honours bachelor of science programs in mathematics and statistics may take courses within these programs, which will prepare them for most of the materials in the exams of the Society of Actuaries, up to and including course 150. Some of these courses are specifically designed for actuarial studies, although there is no separate actuarial studies program.
Tel: 613-545-2438
Fax: 613-545-2964
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is the largest department in the faculty of science at the University of Regina, and offers degrees in mathematics and statistics both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The department has offered a program in actuarial science since September 2000. Interested students begin this program in their first year. There are also courses offered online. The department strives to make it possible for students to transfer in or out of the actuarial science program in the first or second year. Successful students graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in actuarial science. The actuarial science program provides a strong statistical and mathematical background in preparation for (most of) the required associateship courses of the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society. The program allows for optional courses from other related disciplines, such as administration, economics, computer science, mathematics, and statistics.
Douglas Farenick, Professor & Head
Department Mathematics and Statistics
University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0A2
Tel: 306-585-4148
Fax: 306-585-4020
Website: http://www.math.uregina.ca/
The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at Simon Fraser University offers undergraduate major and honours degrees in actuarial science. A suite of actuarial, mathematics, statistics, business, and economics courses in these programs ensure that graduates obtain both the theoretical foundations and the practical knowledge required to begin successful actuarial careers in a variety of settings. The department also offers a two-year research-oriented master's program in actuarial science.
Barbara Sanders, Associate Professor, Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science
Website: www.stat.sfu.ca
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a Concentration in Actuarial Science, taken as part of a mathematics major, and a Certificate in Actuarial Science which may be taken by students in other major programs. Both the Concentration and Certificate programs provide a foundation for pursing the professional education pathways and include courses accredited for VEE recognition by the Society of Actuaries.
Dr. Joe Apaloo, Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Dr. Keith De'Bell, Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Website: http://www2.mystfx.ca/math-stats/actuarial-science-program
Students who enrol in the four-year Specialist Program in Actuarial Science are prepared to write Exam P (CAS Exam 1). By the end of their second year, students will have taken courses to earn credit for Exam FM (CAS Exam 2). At the end of their fourth year, students will have taken courses to earn credit for Exams MLC (CAS Exam 3L), MFE (CAS Exam 3F), and C (CAS Exam 4). In addition, there are courses in the program related to material in some specialty fellowship exams.
Vicki Zhang, ACIA, FSA, CERA, MSc.
Department of Statistical Science
Tel: 416-978-4308
Fax: 416-978-5133
Website: http://www.utstat.toronto.edu
Le baccalauréat en actuariat de l'Université du Québec à Montréal offre une formation reconnue comme Centre Actuariel d'Excellence (CAE) par la Society of Actuaries (SOA). L'UQAM fait partie du programme d'agrément universitaire de l'ICA en plus d'être reconnue comme un Centre Actuariel d'Excellence par la Society of Actuaries. Cette formation prépare notamment aux examens préliminaires de la SOA, et est axée autant sur les aspects professionnels de l'actuariat que ses fondements théoriques.
M. Jean-Philippe Boucher
Directeur du programme de premier cycle en actuariat
Tél : 514-987-3000, poste 2078
Téléc : 514-987-8935
Site Web: http://www.math.uqam.ca/actuariat/
The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo is home to one of the largest and most highly renowned actuarial science groups internationally.
The Bachelor of Mathematics (BMath) is offered by the Faculty of Mathematics as a four-year regular honours program or a five-year co-op honours program. Co-op students complete six four-month co-op work terms as part of their academic program. There are a wide variety of co-op employment opportunities, and students can gain up to two years of diverse work experience before graduating.
The BMath program with honours in actuarial science covers a wide range of courses, including full coverage of the material of the SOA/CAS associateship requirements and some coverage of the SOA/CAS fellowship requirements. With a large actuarial faculty, the range of courses offered is broad and extends well beyond the SOA/CAS syllabi. Students may choose to gain a foundational knowledge in property and casualty insurance, pensions, corporate finance, risk theory, and life insurance. Also, students can concurrently earn a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) through the Business Administration and Mathematics Double Degree program offered in partnership with Wilfred Laurier University.
The University of Waterloo has one of the world's largest graduate programs in actuarial science. It offers professional masters programs as well as research-oriented masters and doctoral programs in actuarial science and finance, supported by a large and distinguished group of faculty. Faculty research interests include actuarial risk management, applied probability, risk theory, and quantitative finance.
Alice Pfeifer Hanov, Undergraduate Advisor and Program Administer for Actuarial Science
Tel: 519-888-4567 ext. 36989
Fax: 519-746-1875
Website: https://uwaterloo.ca/statistics-and-actuarial-science/
The Department of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences at Western University offers both honours specialization and major undergraduate programs in Actuarial Science. Students may also choose to combine an Actuarial Science major with another major such as Economics, Computer Science, and Mathematics, to name a few. Finally, in conjunction with the Ivey Business School, we offer a combined honours Actuarial Science/Honours Business Administration degree.
Our Actuarial Science programs include courses in math, actuarial sciences, statistics, financial modelling, mathematics, and economics, which cover topics tested on the preliminary Society of Actuaries (SOA) – P, FM, MFE, MLC, and C – and Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) exams as well as some topics tested on later exams. Our programs also include courses that can be used to obtain SOA validation by educational experience (VEE) credit. Additionally, some courses included in our programs may be used towards CIA/CAS accreditation (via the University Accreditation Program) if the respective grade requirement is met.
We also offer a 12–16 month industry internship program and an exchange program with City University, London, UK.
Western also offers graduate degrees that specialize in Actuarial Science.
Mary Millard, MSc, FCIA, FSA
Tel: 519-661-2111, ext. 88224
Fax: 519-661-3813
Website: http://www.stats.uwo.ca
Students in the Bachelor of Mathematics programs at the University of Windsor may take courses in mathematics and statistics which will prepare them for exams P, FM, LTAM, and all of the VEE requirements. Some of these courses are specifically designed for actuarial studies, although there is no separate undergraduate actuarial studies program.
In addition, the University of Windsor offers a professional Master of Actuarial Science program, which prepares students for exams P, FM, IFM, LTAM, SRM, STAM, as well as covering most VEE requirements.
Dr. Myron Hlynka, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Tel: 519-253-3000 (ext. 3014)
Fax: 519-971-3649
Actuarial studies at York University are conducted in the framework of the Mathematics for Commerce Program at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Three distinct routes to obtaining a Bachelor diploma currently exist with the Specialized Honours Degree being most comprehensive and preparing the students to write the P and FM exams at the end of their second year, the MLC and MFE exams at the end of their third year, and the C exam at the end of their fourth (final) year. All the VEE requirements are also taught with the corresponding courses being approved by the SOA.
Dr. Edward Furman
Tel: 416-736-5250, ext 33768
Fax: 416-736-5757
Website: http://actsci.math.yorku.ca


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Today from 5-8 PM, the city of Sacramento, in conjunction with the NBA and the Kings, will be holding a big rally in downtown Sacramento at Cesar Chavez Park. Former Sacramento Kings greats Doug Christie (aka the man who punched Rick Fox in the face and did some other things too) and Scot Pollard (aka the man of a million hairstyles) will be there, coach Paul Westphal will be there, along with several other special guests.
If that isn't enough for you to come out, just to boot, there will be a live performance by Sacramento's very own TESLA, followed by fireworks!
This will be the last Kings-related celebration in a while before we get back to work on winning this war and getting an arena built, so make sure you come out and be a part of it. Try to wear Purple or anything Kings related, and most importantly have fun. This event is for you guys, the fans, and you deserve it.


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Okay, so all day long I had been craving stuffed peppers.
It started last night after I wound up buying a package of ground turkey at the grocery store. Actually, that's a lie. It really started after my mom cooked up her amazing stuffed peppers a couple weeks ago, but I just haven't had the ingredients on hand.
Well finally, I had everything that I needed in order to make my own stuffed peppers, and had been planning all day on making them once I got home from work tonight. I even put a call out on Twitter for your favorite recipes, which only got me even more excited about them.
Well…guess who didn't get her stuffed peppers.
Technically, I could have still made them, but Jay ended up having something come up with work and wasn't sure when he'd be home, and I really didn't feel like making them for myself.
So since my day-long dinner plans were now nixed, I did the next best thing…or at least I thought I did. I stopped at Panera and ordered an Asian Sesame Chicken salad and a Acai Berry iced tea to-go, and brought it home with me. When I opened up the bag, however, I was pretty disappointed with the salad that was staring back at me.
You guys know how I make my salads…
This was definitely NOT a Courtney salad. Where's all the veggies?!?!
Yes, it was my own fault that I didn't read the menu more carefully, but hey…live and learn.
And in the meantime, just put your own spin on it to make it more satisfying!
Now that's a little better at least.
I added in some cucumbers, grape tomatoes, baby carrots, bread and butter pickles, and opted for my own new favorite homemade dressing in place of the way-too-sweet sesame vinaigrette.
I'm suddenly feeling a craving for Honey Cinnamon Peanut Butter coming on, so I'm thinking that a big helping of that with some apple slices is going to make for a perfect after-dinner treat.
Side Notes…
- I've loved reading all of your comments and personal reflections from my afternoon post on personal training challenges. There's been some very eye-opening conversation, which I can so totally relate to; so thanks, as always, for your insights and feel free to weigh in if you haven't already!
- There's still one more day left to enter my Four-Course Valentine's Day Dinner at Creo' Restaurant. If you're local, you definitely want to get in on this one!!
- In case you haven't already heard, my good pal, Tina, is putting together a super fun Best Body Bootcamp, which ANYONE can participate in. Knowing Tina, I already know that this bootcamp is going to ROCK, so feel free to head over and check it out…perhaps you'll be joining me?
Alright, I think it's about time for me to go whip up some of the peanut butter. Have a great night, everyone!


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Fact Check: Disgusting
Snoop Dogg's worthless thug of a nephew, Lil' Bow Wow just said something so despicable that it wouldn't be shocking if some form of retribution was dealt out. Tensions are running high in this country and the little punk decided he had to fan the flames of hatred by threatening to have Melania raped. In a tweet sent out to his 3 million followers, the useless POS typed up the following: "Ayo
@realDonaldTrump shut your punk ass up talking shit about my uncle @SnoopDogg before we pimp your wife and make her work for us."
Somehow this little rap barbarian thought that this was a good idea while he typed away with his paws and hit the send key. Some sites are claiming that he thought this was a way to 'defend' his uncle Snoop Dogg. Snoop released a video the other day where he pretends to shoot President Trump. A screen shot is provided below:
Of Course Trump Supporters Aren't Taking This Crap!
Following the savage and animal-like threat, many people began challenging Lil Bow Wow to enter the ring or octagon and fight it out with someone his own size.
watch your mouth! I'll fly out there and bitch slap you so hard. You are an insane fool. Time & place.ADVERTISEMENT - STORY CONTINUES BELOW
— John D Rhode (@John_Rhode) March 15, 2017
Expect liberal feminists who rave about "western rape culture" to express exactly zero outrage at this.@smoss @realDonaldTrump @SnoopDogg pic.twitter.com/IRhdQAMpV5
— Harry Khachatrian (@Harry1T6) March 15, 2017
And Of Course, The Dumb Feminists That Talk About "Rape Culture" Are Defending Lil Bow Wow
Who is Lil Bow Wow? Who Cares? Fine. I'll Tell You:
Lil Bow Wow is an absolute nobody in the music industry. His claim to fame is a movie about basketball where he finds a pair of sneakers and then is able to actually play basketball. That's fitting because he was arrested for selling counterfeit sneakers a year ago.
Michael Moore Just Launched New Website- Internet ERUPTS After People See What's On It
The mainstream hip-hop community has been moving steadily away from its roots as a storytelling genre and has devolved into a bunch of savage and degenerate statements that glorify sexual violence. This is fact. I am sure I will receive countless complaints for writing the preceding sentences but it's the undiluted truth. Have you heard of "Trap Queen"? That's a song about prostitution. The only problem is that it had to be marketed to the mainstream audience of stupid white girls that think the beat is catchy and it certainly couldn't be played on the radio if it was glorifying the pimping of young women. So they tried to change the definition. Well the internet is forever and hip-hop and the culture that incubates it has a deep-rooted problem with objectifying, degrading, and selling women as sex slaves. Tough luck. People need to learn what these terms mean.
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I have a confession to make. I am a lazy baker. I feel so much better now that you all know this about me. You still love me, right? I knew you would! I recently sent my husband to the store to get snacks to take to a friends house for our weekly Bronco Football gathering. He chose Halloween sugar cookies, which were fine, but he made the huge mistake of confessing that he had seen Pumpkin Chocolate Chip cookies in the bakery and he passed them up. Um, HELLO! What was he thinking??? I immediately demanded that he return to the store to buy said cookies, but he just laughed at me. By the next time I made it to the store and looked for them, they were all gone, and I was left with a cookie craving that I couldn't fulfill. I was going to have to (gasp!) bake my own! I looked at a few recipes but like I said, I'm a lazy baker. I like to buy pre-made mix and just add my milk and eggs and… Voila! I have instant cookies! This recipe is the next best thing. You can't beat easy and delicious!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 box cake mix – any flavor (I used Spiced Cake Mix)
1 15oz can Pure Pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 bag of chocolate chips
Pre-heat oven to 350
Bake time: 20-25 minutes
In a medium bowl, mix your cake mix and your pumpkin together with a small hand mixer (you'll get a better consistency than trying to hand stir it).
Add chocolate chips and mix again
Drop your cookies on the cookie tray. Because these are made with a cake mix, the cookies won't spread while cooking and for the most part retain the shape that they were dropped in. You could get crazy and put them in fun shapes!
Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. The smaller the cookie, the less baking time. Larger cookies will require the full 25 minutes.
My kids, and even my non-pumpkin loving husband, loved these super easy cookies. Enjoy!
About the Author:
Jen loves to read. She can't stop herself. It's become an obsession. She is in love with her husband, kids, iced coffee and books. Jen lives in beautiful Colorado but is originally from the West Coast.


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Dropdown CSS Menu over PowerGallery
The CSS Menus seem to work perfectly except for this one issue:
I am using the PowerGallery design Ribbon + Fullsize + Lightbox, and it is nestled right up rather close to my navigation div. When the menu drops down over the Fullsize image and I click the menu item (that overlaps), I get the Lightbox opening rather than navigating away, dang it.
I fudged it temporarily by making the menu items go off to the right (each one a level deeper), but that is wrong & confusing to the visitor.
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Fried & Convicted:
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Thursday, September 28, 2017
'Fried & Convicted' by Fay Jacobs
Delaware author Fay Jacobs easily aligns with those humorists current and past who are astute observers of the human condition in general, unafraid to discuss aging in a humorous manner, tell whopper tales that are in truth actual observations, and at the same time insert enough compassion that she deserves a big hug. She is a champion for the LGBT community, especially the microcosm that inhabits Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, but she doesn't limit her keen insight to her own special collective society: this is a book of her journalistic tirades and exposés and commentary on everyday life that comes from her years as an astute journalist.
This is Fay's sixth book (they sell like crazy because they have the appeal of a Mark Twainism brand of humor) and each of her books is a reproduction of articles she has published in the Delaware Beach Life and Letters from CAMP Rehoboth - along with some added padding that make the book like a comfy curl-up in a comforter, big enough for two to share while giggling and guffawing. Not that her articles are limited to the hometown newspaper in Rehoboth: she also writes for The Advocate, Curve, OutTraveler, The Washington Post, Delaware Beach Life, Baltimore Sun, Chesapeake Bay Magazine, Delaware Today and Wilmington News Journal. This lady gets around.
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Fugro: Low Seismic Vessel Utilisation And Write-Off In Subsea Key Causes Of Lower Outlook For 2012 Net Result After Tax
Fugro expects, barring unforeseen circumstances, that the net result after tax for the full year 2012 will be around EUR 280 million (2011: EUR 287.6 million). This net result does not include the profit accruing from the divestment of the majority of the Geoscience division.
The net profit after tax outlook for the full year 2012 takes into account the profit on the sale of Fugro's shareholding in Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) of EUR 10 million.
The revenue for the year is expected to increase to around EUR 2,900 million (2011: EUR 2,577.8 million).
Of the revenue growth of about 12%, some 2% is expected to come from organic growth. The contribution from acquisitions is expected to be around 4%, with the remaining 6%coming from positive currency effects.
Impact of the divestment of the majority of the Geoscience division
The main event in the third quarter was the announcement of the transaction with CGGVeritas involving the divestment of the majority of the Geoscience Division. This transaction is the conclusion of the strategic review of the marine streamer seismic data acquisition business and associated activities that was started in May 2012.
The key points of the transaction are:
Fugro and CGGVeritas are making good progress on completing the transaction. Closing is expected around year end. CGGVeritas undertook a rights issue to raise funds for the transaction, and has confirmed its successful completion. Hence Fugro will not need to provide the vendor loan for the transaction and will receive the full consideration of EUR 1.2 billion in cash.
Within the Geoscience division, the announcement of the divestment has led to some client concern, in particular in the marine streamer seismic data acquisition business. This has resulted in a drop in backlog for this activity, and weak fleet utilisation is expected over the fourth quarter. This is a key reason for the reduced outlook on net profit after tax for the full year 2012. At the same time the company is maintaining discipline with the planned expansion of its multi-client library, where with the usual level of sales for the last part of the year and barring strong exchange rate fluctuations, the net book value will end around EUR 500 million. No further investments in the data base are foreseen post closing the transaction with CGGVeritas, except to honour existing commitments and reprocessing to improve the data in the multi-client seismic data base to support further sales. To date for this year, multi-client sales are ahead of expectations.
The delayed award of work for the newly acquired seabed node business also negatively impacts profitability in the Geoscience division for this year. For this activity, the future is positive, with around 20 months of backlog secured in the third quarter and the first project underway with a good contribution to profit. The seabed node business will form part of Fugro's contribution to the seabed JV with CGGVeritas.
Course of business Survey and Geotechnical business
The offshore survey business continues to perform well. This business is experiencing a positive impact of the modernisation of the fleet, with the addition of new, state-of-the-art purpose built marine survey vessels.
In subsea, the second business line in the Survey division, earlier signs of improvement have not yet materialised and the business line is experiencing a difficult year. Brazil is proving to be a difficult market. We are facing operational issues and project start-up delays which are taking time to resolve. In other areas of the world, notably the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, we are experiencing a slower than expected market recovery. This is leading to underutilisation of assets in these areas. These ongoing issues are compounded by a number of recent one-time incidents in operations and the write-off of a minority participation in a technology development company that went into receivership. The latter reduces the net profit after tax by around EUR 14 million.
The offshore geotechnical business is generally performing as expected, with results held back somewhat by vessel performance issues, in particular with the older vessels in the fleet. This will be resolved over the next two years as the previously ordered replacement vessels are launched.
In many areas of the world, the continuing global economic uncertainty is resulting in reduced and delayed government spending. This continues to negatively impact profit generation in our airborne geospatial business and onshore, government related geotechnical businesses. In contrast, in the oil and gas sector, both Geotechnical and Survey continue to perform well.
Financial position
The financial position is healthy, with equity of about EUR 1.9 billion and net financial interest bearing debt of about EUR 1.6 billion.
The debt position will be strongly reduced by the proceeds from the sale of the majority of the Geoscience division. In addition the proceeds will be used to grow the company, both via acquisitions and through investment in new and additional capacity to boost organic growth.
It is presently foreseen that the dividend over 2012 will be kept at EUR 1.50 per share.
Fugro will publish its annual accounts for 2012 on Friday, 8 March 2013.
Cautionary Statement regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts, including (but not limited to) statements expressing or implying Fugro N.V.'s beliefs, expectations, intentions, forecasts, estimates or predictions (and the assumptions underlying them).
Forward-looking statements necessarily involve risks and uncertainties. The actual future results and situations may therefore differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. Such differences may be caused by various factors (including, but not limited to, developments in the oil and gas industry and related markets, currency risks and unexpected operational setbacks).
Any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are based on information currently available to Fugro N.V.'s management. Fugro N.V. assumes no obligation to in each case make a public announcement if there are changes in that information or if there are otherwise changes or developments in respect of the forward-looking statements in this announcement.
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Eugene Onegin at Pocket Opera
April 07, 2014
* Notes *
Pocket Opera performed an English language version of Eugene Onegin yesterday at the Hillside Club in Berkeley. Donald Pippin is utterly charming, and his narration and translation of the text were both lively. The production is likewise cute and accessible. Though the playing was not entirely together and the musicians were far from being perfectly in tune, everyone performed with a lot of heart. Part of the problem was that the orchestra was behind the singers, creating a great deal of chaos as far as synchronization. The singing too had flaws, there were swallowed notes, some shrillness or thinness at the tops of certain voices, as one would expect from such a small, local opera company. Nevertheless, there were more than a few moments of intimacy and beauty, and some of these very same imperfect voices were able to sound quite lovely. The chorus was lilting and did well with all the scene changes. Though hearing this opera on a small scale like this might seem a bit peculiar, it is appealing and may make one appreciate the work with new ears.
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There was a particular person who blocked the entire aisle with his walker, shoving my seat which was neither directly in front of him nor adjacent to his. Since this was fire hazard, an usher had to deliberate with him about putting it somewhere else in the hall during the performance. This same person was unable to understand make out the words as they were sung and unable to see the supertitles. He yawned loudly and at the end of Act I, nearly pulled out the chair under the person in front of him as he used it to stand up. He had the good sense to leave at intermission.


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Forbes releases 2019 '30 under 30' list
Forbes magazine has released its latest '30 under 30' list of the most influential and successful young entrepreneurs in North America. The 2019 list features 600 entrepreneurs, with 30 recorded in 20 different industries.
The industries range from retail & ecommerce, to healthcare, science, sports, music and education. Other '30 under 30' lists for Asia, Africa and Europe will be released shortly.
In the education sector featured entrepreneurs included 27-year-old New Yorker Vanessa Luma, who co-founded ImmSchools last year to help teachers support children of illegal immigrants to the United States, and Abigail Harrison, co-founder of the Mars Generation. She is a leading advocate for space travel with more than 1m followers on Instagram.
Healthcare sector entrepreneurs included Anna Chif, 29, who co-founded Dialogue – a telehealth platform that brings doctors to busy businesses to help reduce sick days and keep staff health, and Tyler Clites, 28, an MIT researcher who builds prosthetic limbs that communicate directly with the central nervous system.
In the energy sector Bangladeshi migrant Sunny Sarwar, 28, is helping Kansas City reduce its energy consumption by installing huge rooftop solar panels. Meanwhile Austin Sendek from California has founded AIONICS to accelerate the evolution of battery technology through machine learning.
Intensive degrees in UK
Accelerated degrees will soon be on offer to students in the UK. The Department for Education has given the green light to plans to allow university to offer degrees that can be completed in just two years.
The idea is to provide more flexibility and choice for people who want to undertake a degree but have less time and money. Instead of completing three years with 30 weeks studying per annum, there will be two years, each with 45 weeks. The courses will be on average 20% cheaper than traditional courses and provide the same level of academic qualification. Universities Minister Sam Gyimah said: "Accelerated degrees not only make it possible for the next generation of students to access higher education but drives the sector to offer dynamic choices that serve students' needs."
"Providers will be able to tap into a new market of students, particularly mature students and those who commute, who were previously locked out of higher education.
"This provision creates a new arena of competition that delivers for students, taxpayers and employers."
A contrasting voice was chief executive of the Russell Group, which represents dozens of UK universities, Dr Tim Bradshaw: "We actually hear many students calling for four-year degrees, for example, to spend a year on a work placement or studying abroad," he said. "Doing a more compressed degree also reduces the opportunity for part-time work, potentially increasing short-term financial pressure."
EU Social Innovation Competition winners named
After more than 700 entries from 39 countries, three winners have been declared in the EU Social Innovation Competition. Funded by the European Commission, the awards were given out to ideas which best promoted jobs and opportunities for young people. Each of the winners demonstrated innovation, the use of new technology, and a sustainable business model for helping European youth secure employment. Each of them won €50,000 to help fund their idea.
The winners were as follows:
Ulisse is a digital platform developed in Italy which helps create and sell holiday packages for deaf people, and help deaf people get jobs in the tourism industry. Career Bus was founded in Romania to help young people in rural parts of the country work out which career path is best for them. It has an actual bus which travels the country with virtual reality headsets and brochures to engage with high-school students.
HeritageLab encourages young people to start businesses in the heritage sector of Slovenia. It provides training and mentoring and focuses especially on culture, heritage, museums and tourism. A special award was also given to one of the semi-finalists. Mouse4All from Spain won the 2018 Impact Prize. It helps people with severe physical disabilities gain access to specially designed smartphones, laptops and tablets, which are now sold in Europe, the US and Canada.
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News archive - Bosnia and Herzegovina: Outstanding issues on the EU agenda
EC press release, 7th March, 2013 - The key priorities for the progress of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) in the EU integration process were discussed at a meeting of Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle with the Speaker of the Republika Srpska (RS) National Assembly Igor Radojićić in Brussels today.
"We had good discussions on the urgent need to move Bosnia and Herzegovina forward in the European integration process and on the positive role that Republika Srpska as one of the two entities of the country can play in this regard. There are outstanding issues which require further efforts,"Commissioner Füle said after the meeting. "The entry into force of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU is within reach. However, Bosnia and Herzegovina must now bring its Constitution into compliance with the European Convention on Human Rights in line with the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights in the Sejdić-Finci case."
Commissioner Füle also stressed that an agreed coordination mechanism for EU matters needs to be established as a matter of urgency and expects that both entities show compromise when it comes to the technical details of this arrangement. The successful establishment of this coordination mechanism will ensure that EU rules and standards will be implemented equally across the country and that EU financial assistance will support agreed priorities.
He noted also that it was essential that all authorities throughout BiH provide effective follow-up to the recommendations issued under the EU-BiH Structured Dialogue on Justice. He commended the agreement on the Law on the Courts of RS, which is now in the legislative procedure in the RS National Assembly. He expects that the RS National Assembly will endorse the harmonised text.
Commissioner Füle concluded the meeting by reaffirming the EU's commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina's European future. "The EU will continue to assist Bosnia and Herzegovina on its European path. But Bosnia and Herzegovina's political representatives have to do their part."
Original Source: http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-186_en.htm
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Mayfair is a vibrant Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood, home to a variety of stores, pubs and restaurants and the proud host of community events all year long. The Civic Association consists of volunteer citizens focused on the betterment of their Community. Our General meetings are held the 3rd Monday of March, May, September and November and the 4th Monday of January at 7PM at the Mayfair Community Center, St. Vincent St. and Battersby St.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Meeting Tonight
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Mayfair's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Thanksgiving Parade This Sunday
35th Annual Mayfair Holmesburg Thanksgiving Parade
"Bringing Music to Mayfair"
Sunday November 20th 12pm - 3pm
Rain date December 4th
Now is the time to show your community spirit and pride!
On Sunday November 20th, 2011 (rain date -December 4th) from Noon to 3:00, please join us in our 35th stroll down "The Ave"!
We want to celebrate our community and all of the local business who have been the financial backbone of our neighborhood. Many generations have come to the avenue for this fun filled family event each fall whether they still live here, or have since moved away.
This year we have made a few exciting changes!
The Grand Marshall this year will be Ed Kelly, who was, and still is, a very active member in our community! He's also the man responsible for building the Pennypack Stage for all to enjoy live, local music. Once Ed was chosen, we found it only fitting that the theme for the 2011 Mayfair/Holmebsurg Thanksgiving Parade be - "Bringing Music to Mayfair"
We will have two announcers this year. One located at Ryan and Frankford avenues, and the other towards the end of the Parade Route. Participants will
have the opportunity to perform for two to three minutes at each location.
The triangle at Cottman and Frankford avenues this year will be buzzing with radio station B101, balloon artists, face painters and much more!
We've also added the opportunity for our local community to enter in their own home made floats, as well as a baby/toddler contest!
A baby/toddler section of the parade will feature ribbons awarded for the
"Best Fancy Duds" for a boy and girl, as well as the "Most Creative Stroller or Wagon" and "Best Parade Themed Stroller or Wagon".
We'll also be awarding ribbons for the
"Most Creative Float", "The Funniest Float", as well as "The Best Parade Themed Float".
All community floats and participants are the sole responsibility of the towing vehicle owner. The towing vehicle must be fully insured, and the driver / operator must be currently licensed. All floats must be family oriented, and due to the Septa trolley lines, no taller than 12 feet high. All floats must pass the Parade Committee inspection prior to running in the parade.
Each year the parade is put on through donor support and advertising opportunities.
The parade route runs from Rhawn street to Knorr street.
Businesses interested in supporting the parade are asked to:
Call 215-333-2712
Email - firstname.lastname@example.com
Visit us at www.thanksgivingparade.org
or search for Mayfair Holmesburg Thanksgiving Parade on facebook
We have a STRICT DEADLINE of November 4th for NEW banner entries, and ALL entries are to have their information handed in by November 11th - NO EXCEPTIONS!
Your tax deductible donation can be sent to MHP c/o Bellalisa Hair Studio 3530 Cottman Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19149.
Lastly, we ask that you only patronize approved vendors (easily spotted by their yellow buttons) for the parade.
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to hearing from you by Friday 11/11/11.
Suzann St. Marie
Parade Chairwoman
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Please join the Mayfair Civic Association for a meeting re a zoning variance for the above Church. The Church would like to add a cell phone tower to the top of their building in the form of an extension of the Church Steeple.
Date & Time: Monday November 21, 22011 - 7:30PM
Location: John Perzel Community Center
2990 St. Vincent Street
Philadelphia, PA 19149
Representatives from the church, the steeple designer and the community will be in attendance. Please contact us with any questions at email@example.com or 215-292-3926.
Thank You,
Joe DeFelice, President


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Because California is such a big state, the county offices of education (COEs) play a huge part in getting information and training out to districts from the California Department of Education (CDE.) For the past 15 years I worked at a county office of education. Since public education is governed by the state legislature, legislators, and the State Board of Education (SBE, a board appointed by the governor) dictate policies that affect what teachers do in the classroom. Much of my job for the past fifteen years has been to carry the messages from the legislature, SBE through training for teachers and administrators.
Even though I have retired, this past Thursday I was invited to a different COE to teach a beginning information session about the Common Core Standards. The questions that these teachers raised are pretty universal concerns, and some of them I couldn't answer, so I thought I would do some research.
Most of the questions were about technology and assessment. The technology problems have not all been solved, nor are they mine to solve. Nonetheless the Smarter Balanced website has some detailed information for states and districts to attend to as they get ready to administer the tests in the spring of 2015.
- Are the tests going to be ready? "Smarter Balanced member states have nominated K-12 teachers and higher education faculty to participate in crafting the Achievement Level Descriptors (ALDs) this fall. Draft ALDs will be available for public feedback and comment later this year. Preliminary ALDs are expected to be finalized by March 2013."
- Are they writing them right now? Are there going to be released items like we have now? Yes, the grand designers met the day before we did. Here is an important name – Carissa Miller, Ph.D., Smarter Balanced Executive Committee co-chair and deputy superintendent in the Idaho State Department of Education."Participation in the Pilot Test will be open to all schools in the Consortium… The next Smarter Balanced Collaboration Conference will be held in March 2013."
- How are we going to be able to all get on and give the tests? We don't have enough computers. They are not very fast. "Olympia, Wash.–Jan. 31, 2012–The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium and the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) today announced they have awarded a contract to Pearson to develop a new Technology Readiness Tool" Districts are going to need to use this tool to get their systems ready for the assessments that WILL BE GIVEN in Spring, 2015. More information about this is available on the CDE website. I tried going to the tool itself, but you do have to have a user name and password to access it. Even though I was addressing teachers, the district technology gods are going to have to address this issue. Teachers' role is in the area of advocacy.
- How are they going to score writing tests? Will there be rubrics? Yes Smarter Balanced has already developed rubrics that are online. For those who are interested there is a PDF of the work plan.
- Are kids going to have to learn to type? Will they scan the kids' handwriting? I can't even read it, how will a computer read it? I'm still not sure on this one.
Although there will be some adaptation for students without computers, Teachers need to urge district leader that are dragging their heels to get their internet connections up to speed. One issue that I have noticed as I have traveled around to school district and even county offices (COEs) is the issue of blocking websites. For example, I can not access my own website from some districts and COEs. Teacher created websites are a very useful tool for communicating with teachers and parents, as well as giving students a place to respond to issues, books, articles, and see the responses of others. If the tools are blocked by IT people who control the reins, students may not be able to access the sources they need online to help them take the assessments. This can be very political, and very SCARY to the leaders who want to protect the students from harmful sites. However without access to many sites, students will be harmed by not being able to DO their work.
The two teachers from the Sacramento Diocese will be giving the assessments this year (if you think YOU are feeling stressed!!) using McGraw-Hill assessments. I am including a link to an article about those online assessments. They will give their first interim assessment in October. THAT'S NEXT MONTH! They are blazing the trail here in California.
As I field more questions from teachers, I will pass them along so that if you who read this blog are interested, you can be among the knowledgeable ones.


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How Many Electrons Can Each Energy Level Hold?
The maximum number of electrons that an energy level can hold is determined from the formula 2n^2 equals the total number, where n is the energy level. Thus, the first energy level holds 2 * 1^2 = 2 electrons, while the second holds 2 * 2^2 = 8 electrons.
Following the formula, the third energy level can contain 18 electrons, the fourth energy level can hold 32 electrons, the fifth energy level can hold 50 electrons, the sixth energy level can carry up to 72 electrons and the seventh energy level can contain 98 electrons. The energy levels, or shells, correspond with the letters K, L, M, N, O, P and Q respectively. Lower numbers correspond with the innermost energy level, while the seventh energy level is the outermost shell.
Each shell contains one or more subshells, each of which also can contain only a maximum number of electrons, determined by the formula 4l + 2, where l is the quantum number of the subshell. The s subshell can contain a maximum of two electrons, the p subshell can hold six electrons, the d subshell can carry 10 electrons, the f subsell can contain up to 14 electrons and the g subshell can contain a total of 18 electrons.


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Lacquer Polish - Brass & Woodwind
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How to Clean & Polish Brasswind Lacquer Finish Instruments
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Business schools boost career services as students shop for best ROI
As more students invest in graduate business programs, either right after college or later in their careers, they want to see tangible results for their efforts. And with tuition costs climbing, return on investment, or ROI has become even more important as prospective students choose an MBA or specialized master's program.
Bloomberg Businessweek data shows that top-tier schools don't necessarily offer the best deal, so it pays to shop around. Elite business schools are so expensive that it takes students several years to profit from their degrees. More moderately priced programs, the study showed, allowed students to earn back up to 60 percent of tuition costs in the first year.
A salary increase also improves ROI. Saint Mary's College, in Moraga, California, reports that most of its graduate business students experience a 10 to 40 percent salary increase in the first year after graduation. "Prospective students want to make sure a graduate program is going to be worth it and that it's a workable course load," says Tammy Soulsby, director of admissions for MBA programs at Saint Mary's College's School of Economics and Business Administration (SEBA).
Recently ranked #2 in the nation for return on education by SoFi (Social Finance, Inc.), Saint Mary's College's MBA programs offer the flexibility students want,, with classes offered on weeknights, weekends, and partly online, and held in San Ramon, Sunnyvale, and Moraga.
But, in addition to flexibility and convenience, today's student has become increasingly savvy about looking beyond coursework when deciding which program will pay off the most. Saint Mary's provides additional value through its SEBA Graduate Career Services office. Specifically designed for graduate business students and alumni, the office provides individualized, in-depth services to help students discover and achieve their career goals.
"It's not just about brushing up your resume or interview skills," says Soulsby. "It's about identifying specific positions at companies in the Bay Area and beyond. Our career management team will ask a student where they want to be in six months and at the end of the program. They help students identify the next steps and really advocate on behalf of those students."
A career development action plan
"What do you want to do and who do you want to do it for?" That's the first question Sherry Platt, associate director of SEBA Graduate Career Services, asks students seeking career assistance. From there, a career services counselor—often Platt herself—will create an Individual Career Action Plan (I-CAP) to map out the next steps. The I-CAP also covers how to enhance students' LinkedIn pages, how to manage social media, how to improve physical presence, how to develop employer connections, how to acquire networking skills, and more.
Katie Cooney, a graduate of Saint Mary's Executive MBA Program, worked as a consultant part-time in the high-tech industry while pursuing her degree. Although Cooney already had a master's degree, she knew that an MBA would give her an edge when re-entering the workforce.
Cooney met with Platt several times for career counseling. "[Platt] has a very detailed plan to help you get clear on what you want to do, where you want to work, and how to go about doing that," says Cooney. "From reflecting on your skills, your strengths, and where in the community you want to work, Sherry breaks it all down. She also has a breadth of experience in resume writing, interviewing, and networking. She really guides you through the whole process."
Cooney soon secured a position as executive director of Deborah's Palm, a women's community center in Palo Alto. "The reason I got this job was because I had an MBA," she says.
Vince Brim, a psychologist, decided to enter Saint Mary's Executive MBA program after his company promoted him to CEO. "I have clinical experience, but needed to learn marketing, accounting, finance, and all that goes along with running a business," he says.
Platt helped Brim through the salary negotiation process. Through a series of phone sessions, Brim got a better understanding of the market rate for an individual with his level of experience. Platt worked with him to develop a salary range and bottom line, as well as key negotiation tactics. "I think I fared quite a bit better than had I not used their services," he says. Brim graduates in September 2016. For students interested in a promotion or a new position, SEBA Graduate Career Services teaches active job search. Rather than blindly sending out resumes, which is considered a passive search, Saint Mary's focuses on reaching out to your professional network, professors, alumni, and to companies directly. Only one percent of jobs are found online, the center reports. Most professional opportunities remain hidden. Saint Mary's helps students uncover these opportunities.
Saint Mary's has established relationships with many Bay Area businesses that regularly hire Saint Mary's graduates. "Employers are mainly looking for good people, and good people are hard to find," Platt says. "Our students make good employees."
Students and alumni can also attend Saint Mary's Career Advantage Series, a monthly professional development program that features expert speakers on career-related topics. Recent workshops have included "Improv to Improve your Presentation Skills," "Leveraging the Power of Personal Style," and executive speaker series events on "big data" trends and international entrepreneurship.
Prospective MBA students should look closely at a program's curriculum and support services before committing to a program. Understand that the financial ROI may not come immediately, but the benefits go far beyond a raise or promotion. "You have to have a long view," says Cooney. "What sells is what you've learned and who you are. That diploma is not separate from who you are. You've got to present the whole package."


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Facebook must pay £3,000 damages to a loyalist flag protester for online comments about his children's religion, a High Court judge in Belfast ruled on Tuesday.
Mr Justice Colton made the award after finding the social media giant liable for misuse of private information.
The man at the centre of the case, referred to only as J20, sued Facebook over a series of offensive comments posted on its pages. He came under focus for his involvement in demonstrations following a decision in December 2012 to limit the flying of the union flag at Belfast City Hall. The court heard he has a conviction for disorderly behaviour over an incident linked to tensions at the time.
In September 2013, one page included a picture of the man standing in front of the flag, naming him and stating: Meet Sectarian Parade Organiser.
Among comments posted was one claiming: "Another loyalist bigot exposed . . . [he] organises more loyalist parades and protests than you could shake your fleg [sic] at, he is as bitter as the day is long."
Another poster alleged: "My daughter had three children to this scum woman-beating snake who can't string two words together, he can only mumble."
The woman further claimed the plaintiff deleted his children from his Facebook page because they had Catholic names. She added: "He must be full of diazepam cause he is the biggest coward I have had the misfortune to meet. Love the page by the way."
A third contributor to the page alleged that J20 doesn't bother with his children, offering the reason "probably because they are Fenians".
A separate Facebook page featured a photo of J20 in outdoor gear holding up a fish towards the camera. Superimposed on the picture were the words: "That's a tout so it is. Said the fish."
Other photographs prompted further captions, including a reference to the plaintiff's sexuality.
Another posted: "They said I could be anything so I became a lonely jobless flegger. I'm a woman beater and take the odd diazepam so I do."
His photo appeared again on a third web page, along with a description of him as a "parade organiser, knuckle dragger bigot".
In his legal action against Facebook he sued for harassment and misuse of private information. Dismissing the harassment claim, Mr Justice Colton said the comments were offensive and distasteful, but did not "cross the boundary between what is unattractive and unreasonable as opposed to what is oppressive and unacceptable".
According to the judge, J20 had understated his involvement in the flag protests. But he held that the man did have a right to privacy over the religion of his children.
"Any fair or objective reading of the references to the children could not possibly be justified, even in the context of his participation in loyalist protests," Mr Justice Colton said. "The reference to these children – who can be identified by reason of the identification of the mother of the plaintiff's ex-partner – in my view does constitute a misuse of private information."
Ruling that Facebook was liable, he confirmed: "In all the circumstances I consider an appropriate award is one of £3,000 damages."