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Principals, vice-principals and teachers have been asked by the Ministry of Human Resource and Development to make sure that they have registered their Aadhaar card number in the U-DISE (Unified District Information System for Education). It contains all official data related to school education in the country. As per Indian Express report, a circular was sent from the office of the Universal Elementary Education to schools on October 9, asking all heads of government, private and municipal schools to ensure that Aadhaar numbers of staff are entered in the system by October…Read More
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Mark Zuckerberg's dream for education is for kids to learn mostly without teachers
Microsoft peddles laptops. Google touts services such as collaborative calendars and spreadsheet-making software. After building their businesses on products that students use, it's not surprising that tech giants—from actual computer companies to other Silicon Valley darlings like Salesforce and Netflix—are wedging their way into education itself, especially as the US market for education technology is predicted to bloom to $21 billion by 2020. Most tech leaders are getting in by making learning apps, donating to policy campaigns, or partnering with individual schools. Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg has a slightly different,…Read More
India: Teachers warn of strike action over conditions
The Himachal Pradesh School Lecturer Association in India has warned of its intention to strike, with a hunger strike also being considered, in a reaction to the public authorities' lack of responsiveness in addressing demands concerning teachers' status. On 11 August, leaders of the Himachal Pradesh School Lecturer Association (HPSLA) unanimously adopted a resolution saying that if their long-standing demands to public authorities are not met within 40 days, the education union will stage a strike on 7 October. The decision was made at a meeting in the Chamba…Read More
USA: Trump's proposed education cuts detrimental to students and teachers
US education unions have expressed serious concerns at Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's announcement that he will reduce the education budget by US$20 billion. Flickr / Michael Vadon With just weeks to go before the presidential election, the US affiliates to Education International (EI), the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the National Education Association (NEA), agree that the proposed US$20 billion cut to the education budget by Donald Trump, the Republican Party's candidate, would have grim results. AFT: Deep cuts will hit millions of children According to the AFT,…Read More
International solidarity helps Iraqi teachers organise
The Iraqi Teachers' Union received a recent boost to its organisational efforts through a workshop organised by Education International's Arab Countries Cross-Regional Structure and the British National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers. Twenty-five Iraqi Teachers' Union (ITU) leaders and heads of ITU branches participated in a capacity building workshop organised from 6-7 September in Beirut, Lebanon, by the Education International Arab Countries Cross-Regional Structure (EI ACCRS). The informative workshop was organised in coordination with the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) which was represented…Read More


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As corporate lobbyists and state legislators from across the country meet in Salt Lake City for the 39th annual meeting of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a group of open government advocates have released a report called "ALEC in Florida" that sheds further light on ALEC's "unprecedented influence over Florida."
Two recent studies have found that so-called "Stand Your Ground" laws lead to more deaths. These findings contradict some claims made by right-wing politicians that have pushed these bills into law, such as the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and the National Rifle Association (NRA). These laws have come under increased scrutiny since Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law was initially cited to protect Trayvon Martin's killer, George Zimmerman.
If you listen to Milwaukee talk radio you have no doubt heard WTMJ's Charlie Sykes crying to high heaven about the outrageous, politically motivated witch hunt of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker being run out of the Milwaukee District Attorney's office. Milwaukee DA John Chisholm has been spearheading a secret "John Doe" criminal investigation of Walker's former staff and associates for two years now. Trials for four of Walker's associates are pending this fall.
According to Sykes, the DA's office is "leaking like a sieve" and is the source of a damaging article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -- a serious charge, since people can be criminally prosecuted for violating the secrecy rules of the John Doe. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Dan Bice has broken most of the stories about the investigation, but has repeatedly denied that he is getting leaks from prosecutors.
The Koch-funded astroturf group, Americans for Prosperity (AFP), has launched a $3 million dollar ad buy in U.S. Senate races across the country, and is spending more than $400,000 on ads attacking Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). Baldwin is running for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by retiring Democratic Senator Herb Kohl. As a non-profit organized under Section 501(c)(4) of the tax code, AFP is not required to disclose their spending or funding, but in this case AFP Wisconsin issued a press release announcing the amount of its ad buy.
Workers at the Palermo pizza factory in Milwaukee, Wisconsin are entering their fourth week on strike, demanding recognition for a union and demanding the reinstatement of workers who have been terminated for organizing and participating in the union drive. Palermo Villa, Inc. prepares and markets frozen pizza under many brand names across the United States and Canada.
Striking workers are joined every day by supporters on the picket line outside the factory, calling for a boycott of Palermo's pizza until it recognizes the Palermo workers union. Members of the AFL-CIO, Madison Teachers Inc. (MTI), Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association (MTEA), United Steelworkers Union (USW), and others have joined the striking workers, carrying umbrellas to keep the hot sun off their backs as they march back and forth in front of the factory. The "nuns on the bus" who are traveling around the country in opposition to Representative Paul Ryan's austerity budget, also visited the striking workers, sending a message of support and solidarity.
The Nightwatchman, Tom Morello, returned to Madison once more in an effort to help Wisconsinites recall Governor Scott Walker. While the Koch-funded Americans for Prosperity group rallied the Tea Party crowd down the street at the Alliant Energy Center, Morello rallied labor and the grassroots for the final "get out the vote" push.
Thousands of nurses from around the world descended upon Daley Plaza, in the heart of Chicago on May 18, to demand that the richest nations in the world put an end to austerity politics and start asking the people who collapsed the global economy to do more to "heal the world."
Wearing red National Nurses United (NNU) scrubs calling for "an economy for the 99%" and zippy green Robin Hood hats, made for them in Europe, the nurses were joined by Occupy Chicago and thousands of community activists in what may be one of the most colorful demonstrations in days of protests marking the G8 meeting at Camp David and the NATO Summit in Chicago.
Conservative columnist and Fox contributor Michelle Malkin was on Fox News with host Sean Hannity recently complaining about the "lynch mobs" going after Republican donors and organizations like the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). According to Malkin, President Barack Obama is behind the grassroots efforts to push back on ALEC and on Rush Limbaugh for his offensive attacks on law student Sandra Fluke.
Hannity complained to Malkin that Democrats are, "elevating controversies like the Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman case, Sandra Fluke case." Malkin lamented, "America has been collectively a slow learner when it comes to [President] Barack Obama." She added: "We were frustrated, you and I, trying to get the message out in 2008, and that is why we're trying overtime, redoubling our efforts to vet the president, not only his record over the last four years, but everything that led up to his grooming, the marinating in this leftist, progressive ideology."
Representative Mark Pocan is a Democratic legislator from Wisconsin and a member of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). He joined the organization in order to get an insider's perspective on how the organization worked. He blogged about his experience at ALEC's 2011 meeting in New Orleans for the Progressive Magazine.
The Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC), an online activist group, announced that they will be putting pressure on the minority of Democrats who are members of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) to dump ALEC.
ALEC claims that they are a nonpartisan organization that is "bipartisan" like the National Conference of State Legislators, but ALEC's leadership is overwhelmingly Republican as is its membership, a fact conceded by ALEC scholar and Wall Street Journal editorial board member Stephen Moore in a recent interview. ALEC says it has 2,000 legislative members. The total number of Democratic legislators is unknown, but according to the PCCC, there are 26 states with Democratic lawmakers that belong to ALEC.
Harriet is a CMD writer, and she is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.

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The new state-of-the-art Botron ELITE Sentinel V2 – dual operator monitor is a revolutionary design that fuses the latest technology with current ANSI/ESD S20.20 compliance. The Sentinel V2 verifies personnel and workbenches like no other continuous monitor has before.
Total Path To Ground
Total path to ground measurement is the apex of wrist strap constant monitoring. In contrast, resistance loop monitoring ignores the most vital part of an ESD Control Program, total resistance of a system. The Sentinel measures the ESD device and the human body down a 2 conductor path to ground. This circuit differs from resistance loop monitoring in which the measurement is calculated with device resistors in a parallel path, halving the resistance for a truer more accurate reading.
*Total path to ground is based on resistance from monitor to ground at less than 1Ohm per ANSI/ESD S6.1 section 6.4.3.
The Sentinel V2 comes equipped with our OmniManager Elite WebUI. It's sleek, browser-based operating system, runs on every Sentinel V2. Updating and customizing your Sentinel V2 is a breeze. Featuring an intuitive UI, OmniManager also makes accessing and viewing your data smarter and simpler.
Only Botron's ELITE Electronics feature OmniManager.
Technical Information
OmniManager w/VTR
A full browser based software suite giving you total control over your device. Works on all windows and apple OS, compatible with Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
Real Time Live View
Report Logs
VTR Control
Full Networking Suite
Event Triggers
Relay Triggers
Alert Responders
Data Logging & Reporting
The Sentinel V2 supports storage of event logs; including time and date, port ID and resistance level.
Time and Date
Port ID
Port Status
Event Triggers
Resistance Level
Port Calibration
Auto Alerts
Configurable to send email alerts on port status and power status.
Alert Operator Failure
Alert Operator Back to Stable
Alert CIM Failure
Alert CIM Back to Stable
Power Interrupt
High Fault Resistance/Status
Low Fault Resistance/Status
VTR Technology
Complete control and customization of all monitoring and measurement limits, low and high. Give your device a unique name and description, personalize each operator ID and CIM port (e.g. PCB Jig). VTR Technology is exclusive to Botron ELITE Equipment.
Complete Range Adjustability for Operator
Complete Range Adjustability for CIM
Operator Fail Low from 0Ohm
Operator Fail High to 45M
Mat Voltage Low from: 100k
Mat Voltage High to: 20Meg
CIM Voltage Low from: 1V
CIM Voltage High to: 12V
Unique Device Name Edit
Device Description Edit
Device Description Edit
Operator Name Edit (2)
CIM Port Name Edit (2)
Port Control On/Off
Relay Controls – On/Off, Delay
Relay Event Triggers – Operator, CIM, Ground, Mat
Port Events – Email, Relay, Audible Alarm
CIM Monitoring
Hardware, hand tools and soldering stations can all transfer static charge. The two CIM ports, designed to monitor circuit ground planes for potential ESD events, will alarm and record the event when detecting excess voltage transferred to the circuit board.
Displays Voltage
Event Counter
VTR Controls
Low Limit Fully Adjustable from -35V
High Limit Fully Adjustable to +35V
(2) Banana Type Ports
Monitor Critical Equipment
Safety Features
Event Recording
Hard Ground Detect, Alarm, Display
Ground Loss – Alarm, Display
Mat Loss – Alarm, Display
Additional Grounded Auxiliary Input (each)
Wrist Strap Park
Audible Alarm
Relay Output Control
LED Indicators, Color Coded
Email on Power Failure (start up)
LCD Display
With it's bright 128×64 LCD digital display and vivid multi-color LED backlit indicators, the ELITE Sentinel V2 illuminates the device with real time data.
Wide 3" Backlit LCD Display
Operator Test Resistance (2)
Operator Test Voltage (2)
Operator Name (2)
Event Detection CIM (2)
CIM Event Counter (2)
Mat Resistance
Ground Connection
Ports & Connections
Sentinel Head Unit
(1) PLC Output Relay
(2) RJ11 Data Ports
(1) RJ45 Ethernet Port
(1) USB Mini-B Port
Remote Operator Box
(2) Dual Wire Connectors (each)
(1) RJ11 Data Port (each)
Interact with TTL equipped devices. Ability to shut equipment off or on, switch alarms, trigger lights and gates on alert events.
TTL Communication
On/Off Functionality
Switching Capacity 1A 30V DC
Power Limit Under 30V
Current Limit Under 1A
Voltage 30V DC
2 Relay Terminals, Screw Type
Recommended Wire Size 12AWG @ 0-13′
Recommended Wire Size 10AWG @ 13′-22′
Configurable Relay Delay
MAC Address
Host Name
IP Address
Primary DNS
Secondary DNS
Test Voltage
Operator: Open test voltage: 1.25V
Mat: Open test voltage: 1.25V
Line voltage: 100-240V AC
Output: 12V at 1.25amp
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
Input: 12V at 900mA
Sentinel Head Unit
4.8″ x 3.3″ x 1″
12.2cm x 8.4cm x 2.5cm
Operator Box
1.95″ x .8″ x 1.4″
5cm x 2cm x 3.55cm
What's in the Box
(1) B92900 ELITE Sentinel
(2) Remote Operator Boxes
(1) 12V DC Power Cord
(1) USB Cable, A-Male to Mini B
(1) Ground & Mat Cord Connection Kit
(1) RJ45 Cable
(2) RJ11 Cables
(2) CIM Interface Cables (Banana to Banana Type)


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Enterprise Georgia, under the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development has started an active promotion of Film in Georgia program on US market!
In frames of the working visit, Georgian companies: JTW Metro; Sarke Studio; Millimeter Film and ABK сommunications with support of Enterprise Georgia will introduce their activities and services at the Association of Film Commissioners International's 31st Annual Locations & Global Finance Show that brings the world to Los Angeles!
On April 20-21, Georgian delegation members managed to meet all key players Based in Los Angeles!
Disney, Paramount Pictures, NBC universal, Universal pictures, Warner Brothers, HBO and Fox, this is the impressive list of companies who attended the film in Georgia program presentation by Ketevan Bochorishvili, Deputy minister of Economy and Sustainable Development and Ana Kvaratskhelia, Enterprise Georgia CEO during Georgian delegation visit to Los Angeles, USA!
The high profile introductory meeting was organized by Motion Picture Association, with the assistance of American Embassy to Georgia!Georgian delegation members, including representatives of private production companies JTW Metro, Millimeter Film and ABK communications were invited to the Disney headquarters and given a special tour to studios and stages of Disney!
The same day, April 21st, Disney headquarters hosted the presentation of Film in Georgia program attended by representatives of Disney owned companies such as Marvel Entertainment, LLC and ABC Television Group!Disney management in interested in the government incentive scheme for international producers and has already planned a second visit to Georgia in the nearest future!


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Taste so good?
But it does..
It really does taste quiet delicious.
On the mornings I get out to run and some times even for work, I make one of these yummy smoothies.
Fresh spinach from the garden
Banana's , Strawberries, Blueberries
100% Fruit juice
and sometimes I throw a little something different in there.. like peanut butter or tofu
Put it in the Bullet and Voila.. yummy, good for your tummy goodness..
I just don't look at it while I'm drinking it.. LOL.
How about you?
Are you a smoothie drinker? What are some of your favorite concoctions?
I'd love to get some more ideas


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Do you ever ask yourself why some people avoid challenges when faced with difficulties, while others flourish and reach their highest potential?
As some of you may know I'm an academic advisor in higher education. When I started my career in education, I quickly had to learn and identify what type of mindset students had to advise them the best possible way. The population of students I advise is very diverse and they come from different backgrounds, so each conversation is dealt with differently. The only difference between why some students are successful and why others are unsuccessful all boils down to their mindset.
Have you ever sat back to think about what type of mindset you currently hold in all aspects of your life? And is it limiting you from reaching your highest potential?
Our mindset has the ability to influence our lives; how we look at the world will attract and shape our own world. That is the reason why I live by this quote, "What you thinking now is creating your future life. You create your life with your thoughts. Because you are always thinking, you are always creating. What you think about the most or focus on the most, is what will appear in your life. ~The Secret
I have a question for you; do you have a fixed or growth mindset? Before you answer that question, let me give you a break down on what growth and fixed mindset mean.
According to Developing Good Habits, In a FIXED mindset, people believe their qualities are fixed traits and therefore cannot change. These people document their intelligence and talents rather than working to develop and improve them. They also believe that talent alone leads to success, and effort is not required. Alternatively, in a GROWTH mindset, people have an underlying belief that their learning and intelligence can grow with time and experience. When people believe they can get smarter, they realize that their effort has an effect on their success, so they put in extra time, leading to higher achievement.
After reading the difference between Fixed and Growth mindset I hope you chose to develop or continue to have a growth mindset. The growth mindset can only take you higher and improve your life overall. It's important for me to briefly discuss this topic because I know this information can help others shift their mindset on things they believe they cannot change such as your intellect, unfavorable habits, or your weight. I'm here to tell you no matter what age you are, the current situation you are in, the background you came from, or the limiting beliefs you were told, you can change your mindset to reach your fullest potential. All you need to do is develop these four habits to gain a growth mindset. Word of advice, stay persistent and be patient with yourself. This is not something you can learn overnight it takes time to make this way of thinking apart your lifestyle.
Click here to learn how to develop a growth mindset.
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Northern Virginia free medical clinic inside mosque serves all
– A Northern Virginia free medical clinic operating out of a mosque is helping many residents who are unable to afford healthcare (Virginia is one of many states that did not expand Medicaid through the Affordable Care Act). ADAMS Compassionate Healthcare Network has been open for three years and has seen over 2000 patients of various backgrounds. (WaPo, 3/6)
"It's for anyone," said Bazigha Hasan, one of the founders. "There is so much need, and we have people who want to give."
It's that simple for Hasan, whose day job is at Fort Myer, where she is a civilian doctor to those serving our country. At the clinic, many of her patients can't afford medical care.
The mosque donates only space, not money. And the clinic doesn't take any government funding, so it can treat anyone. Although the clinicians don't keep track of patients' religions, it's easy to see they care for people from all sorts of backgrounds. Since the clinic opened in 2014, they've treated nearly 2,400 patients, 62 percent of them women.
– House Republicans have released the health care plan that will replace the Affordable Care Act. Here's a breakdown of the plan. (WAMU, 3/7)
RACIAL EQUITY | Hanh Le, executive director of Weissberg Foundation, and Yanique Redwood, president and CEO of Consumer Health Foundation, have collaborated to reflect on a recent Brightest Minds session about the Greater Buffalo Racial Equity Roundtable. They discuss the benefits of the Greater Buffalo approach and recommend modifications so that it may apply to the Greater Washington philanthropic sector as we develop a racial equity strategy. (Daily, 3/7)
IMMIGRATION | Amid uncertainty around a new travel ban and the administration's immigration policies, two counties in Maryland and Northern Virginia are equipping themselves with more resources. (WaPo, 3/6)
HOMELESSNESS | Opinion: Jobs won't solve homelessness. Housing can. (WaPo, 3/3)
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | So Many Teachers Requested Off On 'Day Without A Woman' That Alexandria Schools Will Close (DCist, 3/6)
INCOME | According to a recent Brookings Institution report, the Greater Washington region has the second highest median income in the country. (WBJ, 3/6)
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