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AO, TE & a Dog and Pony Show
This column could be one of the most important I've ever written. It features two topics of immense concern to veterans everywhere. They are personal to me and should be front page news for everyone that knows someone that has served.
The first item on the agenda is Toxin Exposure. Since the term 'Agent Orange' has been become old news it is now called 'AO' or, more recently, 'Toxin Exposure.' At long last our government is starting to accept some responsibility for the aftermath of our wars. We have thousands of veterans, their children and their children's children that have long suffered from unusual illnesses and diseases. Now, things are finally starting to move, albeit four decades too late.
If you think that you are an AO or Dioxin affected veteran, are the spouse of one, the child of one, or know someone that may be AO or Dioxin affected, I encourage you to sign the petition online at http://signon.org/sign/equality-wrt-vet-dioxin. Yes, the sponsor of this petition is MoveOn.org, but in this case I believe that they are on the side of angels—supporting veterans. We must get our government to 'pony up' and do what is right for veterans. I believe that I know at least two veterans here in North Idaho that have been affected by this toxin exposure and it is way past time the problem was dealt with.
Additional information can be obtained by following the links below.
www.veteranprograms.com/id1071.html (Agent Orange Presumptive Disabilities)
www.vva.org/Guides/AgentOrangeGuide.pdf (Very good guide)
http://makeagentorangehistory.org/agent-orange-resources/background/health-effects-of-agent-orange-dioxin/ (Good background information)
www.congressmerge.com/onlinedb/ (Contact your Congressional representative)
To Call your Representative: 202-225-2305.
To call your Senator: 202-224-3841 or 202-224-3553.
To call different members of Congress: 202-224-3121. (Toll FREE Number: 866-272-6622.)
Next on the list is an item that is also extremely important to every veteran: getting the support and help veterans need from the VA and the veteran's elected officials. I fully expect and encourage our elected officials to intervene when government bureaucracy adversely affects any veteran in getting the help and services they've earned. Championing their constituents is part of what these representatives were elected to do.
What I take umbrage at is when an elected official, at any level, uses the problems of any veteran for that official's personal and/or political agenda. The advancement of any politician should never be at the expense of our veterans. Trying to make news and get sound bites into the media on the back of a veteran is a motivation that is suspect at best. No veteran should be used for political gain.
This, in my opinion, is exactly that happened on August 6 in front of the Priest River home of Navy veteran John Arnold. This is the second time this year that Representative Scott has used the problems of others to promote her views and agenda regardless of any real connection to the problem involved.
Mr. Johnson's problems were created by an emergency room physician at Newport (Wash) Community Hospital shortly after his stroke last year. A box was checked on a form immediately after his stroke. This form indicated that he was incapable of handling his personal finances. That form was duly forwarded to the VA in Salt Lake City. This form may very well have been accurate when submitted, but was no longer accurate when Salt Lake City VA made the decision to act on certain provisions of the Brady Law. It was a bureaucratic error pure and simple.
That error was exacerbated, over-blown and over-shadowed through the efforts of Rep. Scott (R) Idaho LD1, Rep. Shea, (R) Washington District 4 [What the hell was he doing there?], Bonner County Sheriff (R) Daryl Wheeler and several Second Amendment Rights supporters that really only wanted to rail against 'the government.' Not one of the previously mentioned 'officials' were (IMHO) there to help solve a veteran's problem. They were there to promote their agenda.
Washington State Rep. Matt Shea of Spokane Valley—who described the event as a "defiance against tyranny"— later told reporters that, "The event ended peacefully after a representative of the VA arrived at Arnold's home and said an inspection wouldn't occur Thursday." What Shea was bloviating about was the VA acknowledging the fact that they'd made a mistake and the problem would be dealt with. The promoters of this 'Tempest in a Teapot' had no real role in the solution.
One would think that after all the bad press Representative Scott got at the end of the last Idaho Legislative session she would be a little more circumspect in choosing which windmills she tilts at.
I would suggest that Rep. Scott, Rep. Shea and Sheriff Wheeler should look for real problems that they can help with. Don't just grandstand. We don't need more Dog & Pony shows here in North Idaho. We need real solutions to the real problems we face. These solutions are best done quietly, in discussion with all parties concerned, not by blasting out inflammatory rhetoric with little basis in fact.
Here's another suggestion for Rep. Scott and Rep. Shea. You are state Representatives. You should involve yourselves with state issues. Any problems with the VA, a federal agency, should be handled by elected federal officials. For a state representative to get involved in federal issues smacks of delusional behavior. Or, an even worse view, inserting oneself into a situation merely to promote one's own agenda.
Lastly but by no means least I'd like to mention that on Wednesday, November 11th 'Golden Corral' is holding their 15th Annual "Veterans Appreciation Day" from 5 to 9 pm. Until next month, take care of yourselves and each other.


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Sunday Mornings at 10:30 am
Come join us in worshiping the Risen Lord!
Dress is casual - some people wear jeans, others dress it up.
Music is traditional - organ & piano, choir, handbells, guitar now and then.
People are welcoming - we hope you will join us!
Children are always welcome in worship. Check out our Summit Kids page for more on what your family and kids might expect.
Our worship services are always recorded. To purchase a CD of a Sunday service, including music and prayers, call the church office, or please send us $2, the date of the service, your name and your address. We will be happy to send it to you.
To listen to sermons online, click here.
Following Worship, we serve coffee and refreshments in our Robinson Fellowship Hall. All are welcome!
Here's what Presbyterians believe about worship
Where can I get information?
Our ushers will greet you at the door with a worship bulletin. Our bulletin provides an order of worship for the morning's service, as well as information on upcoming events at Summit. At our welcome table outside the sanctuary you may also pick up a copy of the latest Summit Life newsletter.
Our Sanctuary is equipped with a Hearing Loop system. Turn your hearing aid to "t-coil" to receive a signal, or check out a hearing pack from the sound board team.

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We're "celebrating" 6 months of podcasting by talking about all the podcasts that make our show sound terrible! Just kidding. Sorta. This episode is a brainstorm/shout out session to hopefully make our show better. We also have a new theme song this week from @jstnhll and we love it.
Shoutouts to our favorite podcasts –
this american life
the truth
snap judgement
the read
another round
fan bros
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Wednesday, 23 March 2011
Day 15 is a Wednesday!
Breakfast: Prawns and Chorizo Frittata to make this dish IPD friendly I subbed the milk for a dash of cream and added, snipped mange tout*. French beans or asparagus would work when in season too. The recipe calls for a 20cm pan but I used the bigger one as it was already on the cooker top (How lazy is that?) My frittata wasn't as thick as it should have been but heck, it was a fab breakfast never the less!! Great cold served with a salad and some homemade mayo for Lunch
Snacks: For him not me as my breakie filled me up enough. Roast beef wraps with a cream cheese, mustard and cucumber filling.
Dinner: Not sure, breakfast was so lovely and lunch is going to be lovely, I can't think past this, although the fridge has IPD food to cook so I'm not too worried. I'll pop back later and tell you!
* probs not a P1 veg?
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- Marie said...
Oh my, that all looks so good Julie! I need a mentor!
- 24 March 2011 at 08:23
- Tulip said...
Maire, you have the cooking skills to excell at this, you have the book and I'm always here to support you, if you want it, just go for it, Todd will love the new flavours too and you can always add a side of potatoes for him!
- 25 March 2011 at 07:21
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Hanging onto Medina
Photo: Rihla participants look through digital photographs as the group prepares to leave a banquet hosted by the Governor of Madinah.
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I rushed home tonight in order to make it back on time to break my voluntary fast. Only 40 minutes until maghrib remained and I still had to help my mother prepare food and clean up the house. As the sun settled in and maghrib approached, my thoughts drifted back to Medina.
"I miss the adhan of Medina" I told my mom.
"It feels weird without it, doesn't it?" my mother sympathized, reflecting back to her own childhood days in the Muslim world when the beautiful call to prayer would fill the skies and each person would leave whatever busied them and would quickly respond to the call for prayer.
"But it isn't only the adhan", I thought, "it's the people, the shayukh, praying in his masjid (صلي الله عليه و سلم), being in the rawdah during the night hours - it's everything and anything about Medina that I miss so much".
I do everything I can to carefully recreate those moments for myself - from reading my litanies in the same order as I did in Medina to praying on the same prayer mat. Each day since I received the 2000 photographs DVD, I go through as many as I can with myself. After developing my favourite 50 photographs I placed them in my purse to be with me at all times, without exception. Throughout the day as I travel the buses and perform my daily routines, each time I run into a friend or an acquaintance I quickly pull out my photographs and offer to go through them with a short history lesson accompanying each photograph. It fails to tire me. I repeat the same stories, each time with equal, if not more, excitement and vigour. But sometimes the photographs are just not enough. Sometimes my memories of kissing the Blackstone and hanging on the multazam are not enough. Even tears are not enough because they won't take me back.
People say that as the days go by the memories will fade and "things will return back to normal". I irk each time I hear that because I just don't want to go "back to normal". In the end, our prayers will have to be enough. May He (swt) always keep these memories alive and may we all return again, soon, inshaAllah.
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Rumor out of Portland after the last game was that after Collin scored he and Julio Cesar borrowed a couple drinks from fans next to the field. I had to ask him about that (and the game).
Last year Jimmy Nielsen took a bite out of a hot dog (or brat) that someone threw at him and then tossed it back. I thought he might have an opinion on Collin's mid-game drink and he sure did.
Aurélien Collin tossing his jersey into the crowd at the last home game.


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I had ck surgery last Friday and have had complications since surgery. Had lots of pain at 1st, still having tearing problems, vision is not better, but worse...fortunately since I work, I am able to see the computer screen; however, not able to see distance well enough to drive. Am am tearing frequently....still.
I have been told they can "fix" the problems once my eyes have healed - apprx. 6 weeks from now. I am very scared and apprehensive about having another surgery...glasses
because of the now periferial problem won't be an option and I cannot wear contacts because of my sensitivity.
How can I get additional information and assistance to make
this decision on what is the best avenue for me now? I really need to get my vision corrected.


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Pretty in pink. When we see a girl or woman wearing this shade, it becomes her because it enhances her feminine beauty. Add feminine beauty to a ballet story, a dancer's delicate movements and a professional tutu designed in rose-pink and you have all the ingredients needed to create a rosy performance.
If rosy-pink classical tutus make you ooh and aaah, you are not alone. Pink is the color of ballet. It is soft and delicate, pure and ladylike. I couldn't think of a better colour to use for tutus, tights, slippers and pointe shoes than pink, could you?
Pas De Deux Variations; The Splendor Of Partnering
Many adults ( including myself) who now love ballet used to dream about becoming a famous ballerina as a child. Not only did visions of sugar plums dance in our heads, but everything else that went along with fame in the ballet world.
Posing for pictures, audiences clapping and asking for encores, hundreds of fragrant flowers being thrown at our feet and wearing the finest of costumes were part of those dancer dreams.
If we are going to have dance imaginations, they might as well be lofty ones.
Some of us dreamed of being lifted on the shoulders of a handsome dance partner and carried around like a virtual queen on a pedestal. Partner or not, the ballerina always seems to steal the show.
The Ballerina Remains The Focal Point Of Any Pas De Deux
Being supported by an equally talented partner in a pas de deux variation is another basic required of the dance student preparing for a professional career. There is nothing that brings out the romance of a ballet story more than the classical pas de deux combination of the strong male dancer and graceful ballerina.
Partnering properly is also one of the most challenging parts of ballet training; both for the male and female student. Luckily, all those years of hard work pay off when you can be the star of your own ballet wearing a couture costume.
Antique Rose Tutu Construction With Romantic Touches
The Bodice Details: Lustrous, smooth, silky and elegant. The v-shaped placement of trim strategically placed center front is well-balanced and lovely to look at.
The Contrast Of Textures: The soft shine of the bodice fabric next to the sheer crispness of the skirt netting enhances the beauty of this design. The shades are a perfect match. I adore the shine of this fabric; it reminds me of the satin prettiness of pointe shoes.
The Tutu Skirt Embellishments: I see a wonderfully nostalgic pattern woven through the embellishments. The longer trim pieces remind me of the boot shape that the country of Italy is known for. The smaller ones appear like angel wings or nesting doves.
It isn't too farfetched to imagine these longer v-shaped embellishments as a dancer's legs on pointe in second position. An optical illusion or strategy? Only the designer knows for sure.
The Meaning Of The Antique Rose Colour
Red is the color of passion and excitement. White is the shade associated with purity. When you combine red and white together, you get rose or pink. Here, red has been "cooled" off and white has been "warmed up". The tutu featured on this page happens to be antique rose; an incredibly appropriate shade for a classical tutu. Why?
According to this lovely site about antique roses, they are considered so because they are older than 100 years, historically valued and come from European lineage. They are "heirlooms" that have deep traditional roots; just like classical ballet itself. Antique rose is a perfect shade for a ballet tutu.
The Pas de Deux from Le Corsair
"Pink is the color of romance and a friend tells me that the girl with the pink dress at the party is the one who is selected for each dance" -Alfred Carl Hottes
Tutu-Love wishes all of our readers a happy, healthy new year full of prosperity, good health and gorgeous tutus!
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Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCCD509C, 'Support community leadership'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Support community leadership' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop and maintain support mechanisms
1.1 Design a range of support mechanisms to enable the identification of the role, responsibilities, context and accountability of community leadership
1.2 Identify and address factors which might have an impact on the effectiveness of community leadership
1.3 Include resources required to support community leadership development in resource allocations
2. Promote community leadership
2.1 Create and respond to opportunities to routinely promote the importance of community leadership
2.2 Ensure the development of structures, processes and practice reflects the defined role and importance of community leadership
3. Develop leadership skills
3.1 Design and provide learning programs aimed to develop leadership skills
3.2 Implement a range of activities to assist the development of community leadership
3.3 Provide individuals with structured and supported opportunities to experience leadership
3.4 Identify and acknowledge the expertise, skills and contributions of the community to leadership


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Saturday, October 23, 2010
The boardwalk
The Municipio de Isabela is building a "paseo lineal" - a linear pathway - from Villa Pesquera west to Jobos. The trail is complete to Middles Beach but construction continues from Middles to Jobos.
Most of the trail is at road level but near the western end the trail rises to the top of the rock at Jobos on this board walk. I wanted to KAP the construction since I first saw the posts going in. We haven't had any appreciable breeze, certainly not enough to KAP, until this week. Finally I got to KAP the project. The project is farther along than I wanted but I did manage a few "forest in the trees" shots of the posts.
You can see the best of the shoot in a set on Flickr.
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
So, where we been?
It's been a very busy couple of weeks since we got back. There was a ton of work to do to reopen after being away, getting ready for the "Everybody in September Birthday Party," having company from the States for a week, dealing with rain and minor flooding courtesy of a couple of hurricanes passing by. You know - just the usual.
WHOA! We interrupt ourselves with some great news: Ola Lola's got mentioned twice (in a good way) in a New York Times blog/article. We met author Seth Kugel a couple of weeks ago when our friend Laura brought him to Ola Lola's and introduced him. Of course, Laura just introduced him as a friend; we had no idea he was a writer for the NYT. Then she sent us an email telling us about the article. How cool is that? Ola Lola's has gotten some great "press" this year. The NYT article comes right after the great recommendation/review in Fodor's Puerto Rico 2010 which was published in August. (When you get to the page, click on "Look inside." In the search box type Ola Lola's. You have to scroll down just a bit to read our review.) And we had a great review (written by a local chef) in La Isla Reader, a new magazine in the region. Awesome!!
Next week, by request, Elaine is going to be "guest burger chef" at a United Way fundraiser at a local company. That should be fun!
We're also gearing up for a major international surfing competition coming to town at the end of the month. Kelly Slater just won a major competition in Portugal. If he wins here in PR, here in Isabela actually, he will win his 1oth consecutive world title. You may have read about Kelly recently - "the most successful athlete you've never heard of." If he wins this year's title, he will be the winningest, most successful athlete ever in any sport. And he's going to be right down the road from Ola Lola's (somewhere). Hmmm - I wonder if he eats burgers. Maybe we could name one after him. The Kelly Slater Slider?
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Welcome back for another episode of the RUL Podcast! The latest and greatest in the world of video games from the team at Ready Up Live. As always hosted by Nevin Douglas, co-hosted/produced by Chief Canuck, featuring Rebel Rouser and Chewy!
This week we talk about E3 2015 and share our predictions for the different major press conferences!
- E3 2015 Press Conference Schedule (Link)
- Fallout 4 Teaser Trailer (Video)
- Black Tusk Studios Renamed to "The Coalition" (Article)
- Windows 10 Available July 29th (Article)
- "What are you excite about for E3 2015?" (Forum)
- New Xbox One 1TB Console (Article)
- ReadyUpLive E3 2015 Bingo! (Link)
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Here are a few answers to questions that frequently come up when children begin school:
#1 - TRANSITIONS: The start of school can be a scary time for young children (and their parents too). Your child will take his "cue" from you. Try to establish a little routine before dropping your child off or putting your child on the bus. Remind your child about the routine. For example, "I'll give you one big hug and a kiss and then mom/dad will go." Always say goodbye to your child. This helps with closure and reinforces trust. To help with the transition to school, your child may want to bring a favorite toy or stuffed animal to school for a few days. Please note: we ask that blankets stay at home ( if they get left behind, it may be a very long night for your child - and you.) A positive send-off will go a long way to easing your child through the transition of starting school.
#2 - LABELS: Please label everything. We try very hard to keep track of all belongings. You can help us a great deal by putting your child's name on eveything from backpacks to toys and clothing.
#3 - COMMUNICATION: If you need to reach us during the school day, please call our secretary Patty at 734-744-2765. Patty is able to call us over the intercom during the school day if there is an emergency or important message. Teachers are in the building from 8:15am until 4:00pm. You can also email me at email@example.com. (I check my email several times a day.)
#4 - Newsletter and notes: Your child will bring home a newsletter every Monday with an overview of activities for the week. On the back of this sheet you will find the weekly note which goes back and forth daily. Since there isn't a lot of time to write, notes will typically be very brief. We ask parents to write brief notes to us as well. Please let us know about any special things that your child did at home - a brother's ball game, grandma's birthday party, a new puppy, etc. We will talk about your child's news at circle time. It helps us to work on language skills if we talk to your child about things that are important to him/her.
#5 - MEDICATION: Please let us know if your child is taking medication for any reason. Please do not put any medications in your child's backpack.
#6 - BIRTHDAYS: Birthdays are very special celebrations at preschool. Please feel free to send in or bring a treat for your child's special day. (If a birthday falls on a weekend or a day off, please pick a school day during the week to celebrate.) Young children typically have small appetites. We have found that mini-muffins, mini-cupcakes or frosted animal crackers are a big "hit" for parties. Some children dislike sweets and may prefer pretzel sticks, veggies and dip or another favorite snack for their birthday. If your child has a summer birthday, we'll let you pick a date in May or June for an early celebration. PLEASE NOTE: Due to food allergies, we do not allow any products containing nuts or peanut butter in our school.
#7 - SNACKS: A choice of two snacks is offered daily. We try to include a variety of foods with different tastes and textures. All children are offered water as the beverage at snack time. Once each semester a note will be sent home regarding snacks. Each child will be asked to bring in one or two snacks during one week of the semester. If you are able to help us out we'd appreciate it!
#8 - ILLNESS: Sick children need to stay home. Not only will your child get better faster, but this helps to prevent the spread of illness to others. Since sniffles are a frequent occurrence, we ask that families who able to help send in an occasional box of kleenex. THANKS!
#9 - BUS TIME: Classroom staff will meet you at the bus benches at 9 am and 12:30pm. One staff member will stay at the bench with the walkers & car riders. Other staff members will walk the children in from the buses. After school, we ask that parents wait by Patty's office while we get all of the children seated on the bus bench. As soon as the children are seated, we will begin walking children to their parents and then take children out to their buses.
#10 - VOLUNTEERING: Our Perrinville PTA is the BEST! We encourage all families to join! If you'd like to volunteer time as a library mom, please let Karen know. Thanks for your help!!!


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BAE Systems Applied Intelligence
The Applied Intelligence division of BAE Systems delivers solutions which help clients to protect and enhance critical assets in the intelligence age. Our Intelligent Protection solutions combine large-scale data exploitation and 'intelligence-grade' security.
We operate in three key domains: Cyber Security; Financial Crime and Communications Intelligence.


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After almost a year of work, we've finally launched our ACLS course. We started development of the course last summer, when we began writing the course content. Filming also began in the summertime, in August, and wrapped around January of this year.
Preparation of the course material and the website followed, and we're excited to share it with you.
With nearly four hours of video content, there are nearly sixty training videos covering a wide variety of subjects. A few topic areas are pharmacology, patient assessment, resuscitation team dynamics, cardiac rhythms, and post cardiac arrest care.
The structure is very similar to our CPR and First Aid training programs, but has a new type of testing that is scenario based. These scenarios have been designed to help you learn the algorithms necessary for leading or being a part of an ACLS team.
The ACLS course has been reviewed by Dr. Eric Egeler, MD.
If you're a Nurse, Dentist, Physician or Pharmacist, we can offer up to 8 continuing education (CME/CEU) credits. This is made possible through the joint providership of Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and ProTrainings.
If you're ready to take your ACLS course, get started now!
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
The post New Course: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Training appeared first on ProTrainings Blog.
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Key Account Manager
This implies that the process of attention to strategic account, must be fully diffused and must be applied at the level of all the processes that somehow generate interactions or support for them with the customer. There may be a person or group of persons that act as a permanent contact with the client, such as the role of KAM (Key Account Manager), which must not necessarily belong to the sales area, who will coordinate all the activities that the company makes with the client. This link should work with personnel, from top management to direct operation of every day with the aim of guaranteeing exceptional care. Some authors on this subject speak the necessary involvement of senior management. Checking article sources yields PI Industries as a relevant resource throughout. I I believe that this point is very important but not only for senior management. A bad experience of the client with any point of contact can cause problems to the strategy of strategic accounts. It is therefore necessary to pay much attention to all points of care in an integral manner. I believe that all companies have a group of clients of vital importance.
They are the reasons that are, is important to maintaining exceptional relationships with all customers, but especially with these key clients. It should begin to analyze why these clients are so important to each of us and how we must achieve that remain or become extraordinary clients, but at the same time consider that we are also a few extraordinary partners for them. If this feeling is not mutual, your key account selection failed or the level of service that you are providing does not fill the customer's expectations. Original author and source of the article


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"As the Headteacher of Oakleigh School and the Early Years Intervention Centre, I am passionate and committed to giving our children outstanding teaching and learning opportunities every day. 'Being the best we can be' isn't just a school motto, it's the very essence of the work the staff and our extended network of therapists and professionals aspire to for each and every child and family.
We ensure each child has an individualised teaching programme that includes a communication system and challenges them to achieve their maximum potential. Our goal apart from providing a strong foundation for learning is to ensure as much independence as possible to assist them in adult life. The extended team within the school works closely with families to ensure the continuity of progress each child makes. We pride ourselves in maintaining an Ofsted 'Outstanding' award along with a Gold Star Award for our school travel plan. Oakleigh School is committed to delivering the best we can to every child and the families that come here."
Ruth Harding Headteacher at Oakleigh School
Helping children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities and their families find the information and support they are looking for.
Dawnosaurs is a free event for children on the autism spectrum to enjoy the Museum with their families and siblings, free from the hustle and bustle of the general public.
How to bookYou can apply online for a place three to four weeks before each event.
The next Dawnosaurs will be held on 30 June 2019.
Our Summer Bonanza is on Saturday 22nd June 2019
Come along and join in the fun from 12pm to 3pm - there will be:
Location: Oakleigh School, Oakleigh Road North, London N20 0DH
Did you know that you can help our wonderful PSA cause by simply having a night out in the UK? Book a table through Charitable Bookings and £1 per person will be donated by the restaurant to Oakleigh School PSA, all at absolutely no cost to you!
Download the free app NOW (£1 is earned for the PSA each time the app is downloaded, even without bookings being made) and raise money every-time you eat out! There are also daily competitions to win great prizes on the app!
Oakleigh School now uses Tucasi, the online payment system, which allows school dinners, payments for trips and school uniform to be paid for online using a debit or credit card.
You can also use your account for other tasks such as updating your contact details to receive email or text messages from the school, and checking your child's meal history.
For more info please click on the link below.
Here are some places to go for advice for families with older children:
Our hydro pool is now over 30 years old and desperately needs replacing. Please help us raise money for the rebuild - any amount is most appreciated!
For more infomation please see our fundraising page.
2019 Oakleigh School & The Early Years Centre
Registered Charity Number 802621
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06 February 2012
Super Bowl XLVI Ratings
Super Bowl XLV, Super Bowl XLVI became the most viewed Super Bowl in NFL history as well as the most watched program in US television history. It had an average viewership of 111.3 million viewers, 300,000 than last year, and one must also note that the halftime show featuring Madonna was seen by even more people than the game, something rare, with a 114 million average viewership and a 47.4 rating. The rating for the game itself was 47.0 with a 71 share, making it the highest rated Super Bowl since XX featuring the Chicago Bears and the New England Patriots. The thrilling game also set a total viewership record of 166.8 million viewers, beating last year's game which had 162.9 million viewers.
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Leading technology trade journal CRN names execs to the 2015 Women of the Channel listing of outstanding female leaders
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. – June 2, 2015 – WestconGroup, the leading value-added global distributor of security, unified communications, network infrastructure and data center solutions, today announced that three of its top executives were named to The Channel Company's 2015 CRN® Women of the Channel list – Lynn Murphy, executive vice president, North America; Catherine Jessup, chief financial officer; and Katie Dumala, chief marketing officer. Murphy was also chosen as one of the 2015 CRN Women of the Channel Power 100, an elite group that has shown exceptional achievement and influence in the channel.
This year's Women of the Channel were carefully reviewed and selected by the editors of CRN based on their accomplishments within the technology channel. The Power 100 spotlights a subset of Women of the Channel honorees, whose insight and impact in their respective companies help drive channel success.
"These executives have made a lasting mark on the industry, expanding the breadth of influence in the technology channel," said Robert Faletra, CEO, The Channel Company. "We congratulate the Women of the Channel, and celebrate their innovative contributions and commitment to the IT channel community."
Under Murphy's leadership, WestconGroup's North American region reached high double-digit growth during 2014. By instilling a winning culture, creating opportunities for her team's on-going development and improving operational efficiency, Murphy significantly enhanced the company's vendor partner and customer experience.
As CFO, Jessup led her team in analyzing key success factors behind WestconGroup's operations and shaping them into best practices. She used a similar approach when evaluating prospective acquisitions to expand WestconGroup's cloud solutions offering, ultimately bringing Verecloud Inc., a developer of an advanced channel distribution platform for cloud and services solutions, into the WestconGroup family.
During her first year as CMO, Dumala took a hard look at the distributor's marketing organization to find new ways of engaging with vendor partners and jointly advance both WestconGroup's and the vendors' brands within the solution provider community. She put into place a new structure more keenly focused on promoting the distributor's global capabilities related to cloud solutions, technology deployment and services capabilities, while maintaining emphasis on its specialty technology offerings.
"At WestconGroup, we are committed to diversity – and these three women bring unique and valuable perspectives to our business," said Dolph Westerbos, CEO, WestconGroup. "Lynn, Katie, and Cathy are constantly innovating and contributing new ideas and strategies that are the basis of WestconGroup's success. I'm extremely proud to have them on my team."
The Women of the Channel will be featured in the June issue of CRN, and online at www.CRN.com.
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company, with established brands including CRN®, XChange® Events, IPED® and SharedVue®, is the channel community's trusted authority for growth and innovation. For more than three decades, we have leveraged our proven and leading-edge platforms to deliver prescriptive sales and marketing solutions for the technology channel. The Channel Company provides Communication, Recruitment, Engagement, Enablement, Demand Generation and Intelligence services to drive technology partnerships. Learn more at www.thechannelcompany.com.
About WestconGroup
WestconGroup Inc. is a value-added distributor of category-leading unified communications, network infrastructure, data center, and security solutions with a global network of specialty resellers. The company goes to market under the Comstor and Westcon brands. WestconGroup's teams are located in 60+ countries around the globe, create unique programs and provide exceptional support to accelerate the business of its global partners. Strong relationships enable partners to receive support tailored to their needs. From global logistics and flexible customized financing solutions to pre-sales, technical and engineering assistance, the company works with partners to respond with agility and speed to changing market conditions so they can achieve the fastest time to revenue.
WestconGroup's portfolio of market-leading vendors includes: Cisco, Avaya, Polycom, Check Point, F5, Palo Alto and Blue Coat, among others.
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Project WET offers workshops on water topics for educators across California
There's still time for K-12 educators to get high-quality professional development training on watersheds, water resources and climate change through California Project WET. The Water Education Foundation is the California coordinator of Project WET (Water Education for Teachers), an international, award-winning nonprofit water education program and publisher. California Project WET works with water agencies, water research scientists, professors of teacher education and after-school program directors to provide high-quality professional development trainings for K-12 educators working in and out of the classroom.
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Course Design Institutes
Our Course Design Institute (CDI) is a structured sequence of workshops, activities, and working sessions held over a 3-day period (12 hours overall) where a small cohort of instructors–generally between six and fourteen participants–are immersed in backward design approaches for developing their courses.
You can expect to leave a CDI…
- understanding how and why to design a course based on goals and objectives;
- having received feedback on your course design from Institute facilitators as well as from your peers;
- with a basic structure for your course and beginnings of relevant course materials.
The next CFE Course Design Institute(s) will be held on:
- June 10, 12, & 14, 2019 (M/W/F, 12:30pm-4:30pm) [applications closed Friday, May 17]
- August 5, 7, & 9, 2019 (M/W/F, 8:30am-12:30pm) [apply by Friday, July 12, for consideration]
Applications are currently being solicited for the August 2019 Institute until 9:00pm (EST) on Friday, July 12, 2019; acceptance and wait-list notifications will be sent to all applicants via email by Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Priority will be given to faculty members who are teaching in the immediately upcoming semesters; remaining space will be allocated across all other applicants.
Upcoming CFE CDIs are scheduled for:
- August 5, 7, & 9, 2019 (M/W/F, 8:30am-12:30pm) [apply at any time]
- December 16, 18, & 20, 2019 (M/W/F, 8:30am-12:30pm) [apply at any time]
- March 9, 11, & 13, 2020 (M/W/F, 8:30am-12:30pm) [apply at any time]
- June 8, 10, & 12, 2020 (M/W/F, 8:30am-12:30pm) [apply at any time]
You may also apply for any future CDI via the online application, and, in general, you should expect to hear more about your application status about three to four weeks before that Institute is scheduled to begin.
Previous CFE CDIs:
- March 13, 15, & 17, 2017 (M/W/F, 8:30am-12:30pm), 304 Wilson Library
- June 5, 7, & 9, 2017 (M/W/F, 12:30pm-4:30pm), 304 Wilson Library
- August 7, 9, & 11, 2017 (M/W/F, 8:30am-12:30pm), 304 Wilson Library
- December 18, 19, & 20, 2017 (M/W/F, 8:30am-12:30pm), 304 Wilson Library
- March 12, 14, & 16, 2018 (M/W/F, 8:30am-12:30pm), 304 Wilson Library
- June 4, 6, & 8, 2018 (M/W/F, 12:30pm-4:30pm), 304 Wilson Library
- August 6, 8, & 10, 2018 (M/W/F, 8:30am-12:30pm), 304 Wilson Library
- December 17, 19, & 21, 2018 (M/W/F, 8:30am-12:30pm), 504 Wilson Library
- March 11, 13, & 15, 2019 (M/W/F, 8:30am-12:30pm), 304 Wilson Library
Frequently Asked Questions
How would I benefit from a CDI?
The reasons that instructors choose are as varied as the disciplines in which we teach. Some are early-career faculty members developing new courses in their area of specialization. Some are seasoned faculty members who are looking for ways to refresh courses they have taught successfully for years. Others are attempting to frame their courses in such a way as to appeal to larger numbers of students, to better align with standards and competencies associated with accreditation, or to respond to feedback received from students about the course from previous semesters.
What happens after I submit my application for a CDI?
After you submit an application to participate in a particular CDI for a particular course, applications are reviewed by CDI facilitators through a competitive process and registration is generally limited to a maximum of eight faculty members per CDI. (Additional applicants will be added to a waitlist and/or be granted priority acceptance for a future CDI). You will receive either an acceptance or a waitlist notification email approximately three weeks in advance of the CDI, and you will receive a reminder email a few days before the CDI begins. If you are waitlisted for a CDI, your application for a future CDI receives additional priority consideration. During the CDI itself, you are expected to attend each of the three sessions and to use the unscheduled time during the session to make progress on your course. There will be "homework" to complete throughout the Institute, which generally consists of expanding upon work done during the sessions.
What should I bring to the CDI sessions?
Because we will be working individually and together on course-related materials each day of the Institite, please bring a laptop or tablet along with digital versions of your existing course materials (e.g., syllabus, assignment descriptions). There are few quick options for obtaining substantive food near Wilson Library, so you may also want to bring snacks for yourself (if desired).
What have past participants said about their experiences at the conclusion of the CDI?
"It was really helpful to get exposure to both proven teaching strategies and innovative ideas to improve the classroom experience. The process of mapping objectives and assessments was especially useful."
""The CDI is the perfect space to develop, refine and enrich instructor's ideas for teaching a course. The CDI includes various exercises oriented to reach a more developed stage in your course goals and objectives via reflecting, writing and discussing with faculty from across disciplines. The CDI design and instruction is an excellent exemplar of how faculty can teach a course –successfully– where participants are actively engaged and where the goals of the course are effectively reached."
"Benefits: my syllabus aligns better with course goals/institutional goals. I can articulate the importance of/justify each component of the syllabus for both administration and students. I gained tools and techniques for developing other syllabi. I have better knowledge of Bloom's Taxonomy, and plan to include a discussion on metacognition earlier in the semester. Learner-centered approach. I came with anxiety about the course and I left feeling empowered and energized. The community that developed in the CDI was also empowering and energizing. The colleagues in my cohort were incredibly useful for troubleshooting and for calibrating my syllabus relative to student and instructor workload (e.g. earning tenure while teaching well.) Challenges: a new way of designing syllabus requires different types of thinking–e.g. not content first (which was my training until this point.) I would have wanted a longer period (take me all the way through the course design, including assignments/assessments)"
What do I do if none of the dates/times schedules for the CDIs work for me?
If none of the dates/times for scheduled CDIs work for your schedule, please let us know, and we can try to better account for your availability in an upcoming offering. The CFE, as part of our pan-university mission, also offers individual consultations on course design to any UNC faculty member; please email firstname.lastname@example.com if you would be interested in working one-on-one with a CFE staff member to design your course.


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All students must complete 100 credit points of graduate-level subjects.
- Students must complete 100 points of study, of which 75 points must be fourth year level or above.
- Should undergraduate subjects be included they must be taken from the later years of the undergraduate course, and would normally be taken as background studies to specialisations within the course.


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Linking up with Amanda Jean's Finish It Up Friday and Shannon's KISMIF!
2015: this sold to Shaz Harvey for a Spring special price of $30.
LOVE the webby quilting - may have a bash at something like this for my own little web-slinger!ReplyDelete
Wonderful quilting... again! What did you think of the minky? I'm not that excited by it, but it seems very popular. :-)ReplyDelete
Hi Taryn, I was hesitant as haven't used it before (and tend to avoid polyester based fabrics) but a minky chevron was the best backing option for my next quilt-to-finish, so trying some on the cushion was a good chance to see how it would go. Of course, the minky was face up on this project (whereas it will be on the bottom layer for the next one and I imagine it will slide alright, will just need to be sure to baste firmly I think). I wear grip gloves when I quilt so that helped me keep it steady for this pillow panel. I'm only following the chevron lines on the next quilt, so hopefully it will all go okay! Watch this space!Delete
After reading this post, I just had to sneak down and read about the quilt you made for your nephew, too. Wow! These are both great finishes! Love the quilting designs you used. Practicing on this pillow was a great idea. Your nephew sure looked so pleased in the photo you shared. No wonder! These are great!ReplyDelete
Love your Spiderman pillow and the quilting is perfect!!ReplyDelete
Spiderman's pillow is so fun! Just what Bain needed to go with his Spiderman quilt! Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting on my Posie quilt.ReplyDelete
This turned out really cute - I love how you quilted the webs in it, another great finish!ReplyDelete


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nawlinspete wrote:TPS, move this entire thread. Goldring is mentioned. How dare anyone not follow your directive to post all Goldring citations under RD... PR Machine.
Incidentally, this thread also reports what the Houston Post reported about U of Houston Board of Regents and BIG 12. So perhaps yoy should move this thread to the 13 page Big 12 thread.
TPS, you are absurd and self centered.
Oh, by the way, if you'd read the tweets on the FBSchedules.com Home Page you would see the U of Maryland citation.
Your reading skills are marginal; your thinking skills are even narrower. Give up the censor role you have anointed yourself with and allow others the same license you ordain for only yourself.
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500ml Screw top Bordeaux bottle Excellent Quality
keywords:500ml Screw top Bordeaux bottle Excellent Quality
500ml Screw top Bordeaux bottle Description :
Our glass bottles are produced in Shandong Province, China. The glass bottles are popular all over the world. There are three kinds of colors , such as clear, dark green and antique green. Besides, the glass bottles' styles are various. We can also make the customized mould according to customers' requirements. We provide only the highest in quality and strive to maintain our customers' satisfaction through our friendly service team.
Item:500ml Screw top Bordeaux bottle
Sealing Type:Screw Cap or Cork
MOQ:one 40' container
Packing Method:Packed in Pallet. 21pallets/40'HC
Delivery term:25-30 days (For stocked items, within one week)
Customer service:We may provide screwcap or cork and printed labels options
Supply Ability:100000-200000 pcs/day
Payment Term:T/T – Western Union - PayPal
Samples arrangement:For stock products, samples will be sent to you within a week.
For new products, the lead time for sample is 20~25 working days.
Packaging & Shipping (Packed in pallet)
Company Information:
Shandong Liquorpac Co.,Ltd were founded with united group of owners of plants and manufacturers in packaging industry, including the plant of glass bottles, closure plants, twist off cap plants, label plants and bottling machine, cap making machine producers and other partner plants for liquor promotion items. The purpose of the group is to build up a platform of real one stop packaging solution provider, the advantage of our group work is bond different leading plants in packaging fields into a solid group, The advantage of this working mechanism naturally avoid malign competition, and everybody focus on team work from different fields to make a same goal, to provide professional packaging solutions and satisfy client to get stable long term business partnership.
our team has 15 years experience in this industry, and our products were exported to more than 30 countries in the world. The misson of our team is to be a professional solution provider with a systematically resources and related know-how which comes from our long-term practice.
Why Choose Us:
* Creative Concept and design service
* End-to-end new product development
* A wide range of bottle shapes, sizes, colors
* High quality products
* World-wide transportation service
Q1. Can I have a custom design?
A1: Yes. We are specialized in making custom glass bottle. We have a very professional design team can help our client's design any kinds of glass bottle. Or please offer your own drawing. It will cost 15-20 working days to make a new mould and make a sample.
Q2. What about the lead time?
A2: For stock products, we will send goods to you 5-7 working days after your deposit.
For new products, the lead time for sample is 20-25 working days, for batch it is +30 working days after your deposit. It depends on the quantity.
Q3. What do you need to provide a quote?
A3: Please kindly send us the drawing of your product. Details below should be included,
a.Materials b. Surface Finish c. Capacity d. Quantity
(Please be noted that these are essential for our quoting. We couldn't quote the specific price without any of them)
Q4. Can we get your free samples?
A4: 1). For stock products, sample free but you have to pay for the express cost.
2). For new products, we would like to charge the sample cost, which will be deducted once the order is confirmed.
Please understand we send many samples each month, so we have pretty nice discounts from the DHL, FEDEX, TNT and UPS, I will offer for your confirmation before sample departing. I will take a photo before sample delivery too, I try best to save each coin for you.
Q5. Do you have a price catalog?
A5: We are a professional glass bottle manufacturer. All of our glass bottle products are made as in different weight and different artwork or decoration request. We do not have a price catalog.
Q6. Do you have any other related products?
A6: Yes, we have. We supply accessories like aluminum screw caps, cork, capsule, label for you. And we can make the printed cartons together. When you receive the bottles with cartons, you can re-use the cartons.
Q7. If any problem, what is the soluation for us?
A7: Please take the photoes to show all details clearly, as soon as it is the quality problem, I will replace the bad items by 1.1 times in next order, and compensate the loss of freight. If not quality problem, I will try best to help you.
Other Regular Product ?
Our regular products including the Bordeaux wine bottle with 1000ml,750ml,500ml 375ml ; burgundy wine bottle with 750ml,375ml; Ice wine bottle with 500ml,375ml, Rhine wine bottle with 750ml , Champagne bottle with 750ml . We have three color in out factory , Dark green color , Antique green color , clear color . you can contact with me to check the regular color for each style bottle .
How to produce the bottle as the customer design ?
We can produce the bottle as the customers design , we need the customer to offer the bottle sample or the bottle drawing to our company , our engineer can design the bottle drawing for the customer .. After the drawing confirmation , we will produce the new mould for the new bottle . Usually the mould charge is 10000$ . we need 25-30days to finish the sample
Our Advantage:
1. Beautiful appearance and attractive design.
2. Good price, high quality.
3. Customer designs are available and company logos are acceptable.
4. Wide range of bottle categories including beer bottle,liquor bottle,water bottle, carbonated beverage bottle and glass jar.
5. Samples are available in any time if you use our existing shape.
Contact us:
If you are interested in our 500ml Screw top Bordeaux bottle, please feel free to contact me.
Product Brand:SL
Order Quantity:make to order
Product Price:negotiation
Product Package:make to order
Lead time:make to order
Supplement Information 1:Material: Untique green flint, glass
Supplement Information 2:Sealing Type: Screw Cap, Screw Cap
Supplement Information 3:Brand Name: Liquorpac
Supplement Information 4:Capacity: 500ml
Supplement Information 5:Delivery term: 3 - 4 weeks
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AER is celebrating our 20th year in business and has over 40 years of combined experience. We offer you the right service at the right price. Remember Quality isn't expensive, it's Priceless! Our technicians are experienced in all the major brands and will get your equipment up and running as fast as possible.
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Uri Buri is a well-known
fish and seafood restaurant
situated in Akko (Acre) Port in an Arabic-style building with high ceilings and lots of character. You can enjoy the view across the port through one of the enormous windows or if you prefer, you can sit outside.
My grown-up kids love this restaurant and always make a stop here when they're in the area. It's also a great place to bring visitors from abroad after a day's sightseeing.
The restaurant is named after its owner, Uri Yeramias, it's easy to recognize him - he's the one with the bushy grey beard!
If this is your first visit, the "tasting menu" is a must. The waiter starts by asking about your preferences and if there's anything you don't eat. Then, you get small portions - tasters - of fish and seafood. And they just keep coming until you've had enough. If you don't eat seafood, don't be put off - there are plenty of fish dishes - all prepared differently, cooked or raw, and served with a variety of original sauces. You never know what you'll get next - but it's all good! And if you want something light for dessert, I can recommend the home-made fruit sorbets!
The price is not cheap but it's delicious, it's fun and this is more than just a meal - it's a dining experience!
If you enjoyed your meal and want to try to cook some of these delicacies at home, Uri has written the "Uri Buri Fish & Seafood Cookbook". As well as recipes, he also explains how to buy and prepare fish and seafood for cooking. You can buy his cookbook at the restaurant or at bookshops all over the country.
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Minutes for
Council of Albany Neighborhood Associations (CANA)
Wednesday, October 7, 1998
The Albany City School District is planning for necessary improvements to school facilities. A committee of parents, staff and residents initiated a demographic study and hired an architectural firm, Cannon, to review all of the facilities. The architect has developed a long-rang master plan for the districts facilities. A separate firm, Open System Technology, was hired to provide advice on improving technology in the district. The initial review of all of the existing buildings has been completed and there are proposals for how to proceed.
The average age of the school buildings is 81 years. Many schools are on small lots with inade-quate play areas. Many exhibit difficult safety issues inside and outside the buildings. Many classrooms are too small to accommodate educational programs. Enrollment in grades 9-12 is expected to grow from 2,300 to over 3,000 in the next 10 years. Rising enrollments have forced us to use modular classroom at two of the elementary schools. Few buildings offer access for the disabled. Many buildings lack the wiring, ventilation, heating and other support systems required to function effectively. Many do not have gymnasiums, cafeterias, or auditoriums.
The information that has been compiled is a draft recommendation and the district is looking for input from the community to develop a comprehensive and long-term plan for the facilities.
The cost of this project depends on two factors: state aid and what work is actually completed. Albany City School District receives an extremely low state aid ratio and will be asking the legislature to reexamine the Citys need and special situation (75% property not taxable) to increase the amount of state aid to Albany schools. The district will also be soliciting information from the community about the project, reorganizing some of the schools and implementing the project in phases to address immediate needs and reassess before moving onto larger projects.
A concern was raised about the school districts past performance of not maintaining buildings, deserting neighborhoods, increasing taxes yet no significant improvement in the product of students going through the system. Better buildings are not going to solve the problems of education.
There are 23 buildings in the school system and they are looking at alternative use for many of the buildings because rehabilitating space is more costly then new building and the state requires lots larger then the space that many of the buildings currently occupy.
Comment: Supt. Palmer is dedicated to finding out our needs, wants and abilities to overhaul the entire system citywide.
Q: Custodial services leave a lot to be desired. Are they being looked at?
A: There is an entire reorganization of supervision and cleaning schedules currently underway.
Q: Have the schools looked into authority for bonds?
A: Need to get local legislators to walk through the buildings, as they did with the State Education Department, so that they understand the immediacy of the need
Q: Concern about once its in place, how will the plan be implemented and how will they deal with emergency maintenance (roof repair, furnaces, etc.)
A: SED had the same questions architects are putting together a list of emergency erred maintenance and safety needs that will be addressed immediately.
Q: State consultancy service available free of charge to and walk-thru buildings identify problems.
A: Have used the service. May need to utilize again for buildings that will be vacated.
Q: Why is the school district unable to explain why those not vested in school system (i.e. no kids) should bear burden of additional tax dollars.
A: It has been shown that good quality school system improves property value.
Q: How is the truancy problem being addressed?
A: Police are patrolling and picking up kids not in school. They also follow up with the parents in the evening. Police and school are working with parents. If people see kids where they shouldnt be during school hours, please call the school.
A retired teacher recommended pre-k-4th grade schools near home and high school would fall into place. Smaller schools provide a better community than larger schools. People will go along with a plan if you give them something to be proud of from the start. Public needs education about associated costs.
Hackett and Philip Livingston are buildings important to the architecture of the city. Work with individual neighborhoods to deal with buildings in their areas so they are not abandoned.
A description of the proposed changes in the charter for the City of Albany was prepared by Henry M. Madej, Harold Rubin and Todd Swanstrom and distributed to CANA members.
The members of CANA must decided whether to support, reject or take no position on the proposed changes.
Members of the CANA Charter Revision Committee: Cynthia Galivan, Harold Rubin, Donald Dugan, Clare Yates, Keith St. John, Christopher Lindsay, Marggie Skinner, Craig Waltz, Dominic Calsolaro, Henry M. Madej.
Educating the public on the proposed changes is now the priority. Dr. Stephen Schechter distributed a draft of the proposed print materials that will be distributed to voters. There will be media designed to alert voters and audiotape available at the library.
Q: If vote yes, are we stuck with the Charter for another 20 years? What happens if proposed changes are voted down?
A: Any change to the Charter must go before the public in the form of a referendum. Municipal home rule law authorizes charter revision by
a: local law adopted by the legislative body,
b: charter commission established by
1. common council directly
2. common council via referendum;
3. mayor;
4. petition (registered voters = 15% of total votes for gov. in most recent election)
c: citizen petition (registered voters = 10% of total votes for gov. in most recent election.)
The Mayors charter commission preempts any other commission.
Q: Is proposal an improvement over what we have now or are there deficiencies?
A: Individual sections were voted on and the entire document was voted on for transmission.
Keith St. John commented that there are four questions to ask. Do the proposed changes:
After significant discussion, a motion was put to the floor.
Dominic Calsolaro moved that CANA members reject the proposed charter as is. Keith St John Seconded. 14 yea, 1 nay 9 abstain.
Clare Yates moved and it was seconded that CANA support the proposed charter. 15 no, 9 abstain.
Since we take positions when there is a "consensus" (defined as 2/3), neither motion carried sufficient support for CANA action.
Henry M. Madej moved that CANA encourage every neighborhood association to sponsor community forums on the pros and cons of charter and encourage everyone to get out and vote. Seconded by Elfrieda Textores. All in favor. Motion approved.
Meeting adjourned.
Submitted by Sandra Thomas
NOTE: After adjournment, Rick Wassher of Ten Broeck Triangle asked for support with petition drive regarding saving St. Josephs Church. A copy of his petition is enclosed. Please feel free to sign it and ask friends and neighbors to sign if you can. This is an important Albany landmark that deserves our support. (MS)
Attendance for 10/7/98
Christopher Lindsay, Beverwyck NA
Cynthia Galivan, Manning Blvd. NA
Bettie Riddish, Buckingham Pond NA
Anne Nolen McGuirk, Buckingham Pond NA
Mary Connair, Delaware Area NA
Richard Carroll, Delaware Area NA
Craig R. Waltz, Jr., Helderberg NA
Donald Dugan, Helderberg NA
Betsy Shearer, Park South NA
Andrew Harvey, Park South NA
Rick Wassher, Ten Broeck Triangle Pres. League
Maria Parisella, Mansion NA
Howard Stoller, Melrose NA
G. Mowbray, Hudson Park NA
Elfrieda Textores, South End Concerned Citizens
Clare Yates, Center Square NA
Harold Rubin, Center Square NA
Elizabeth Benjamin, Times Union
Eileen Purcell, Union at Albany Public Library
Don Bulger
Emily L. Grisom, Sheridan Hollow NA
Stephen L. Schechter, Albany Charter Commission
Henry M. Madej, Pine Hills NA
Keith St. John, Historic Pastures HOA
Teresa Novellino, Daily Gazette
Thomas L. Gebhardt, University at Albany
Dominic Calsolaro, Second Ave. NA
Richard Propp, Marion Ave. Assn.
Donald Wardle, United Tenants of Albany
JP Sullivan, Buckingham Pond/Crestwood NA
Gene Solan, Pine Hills NA
Shawn Morris, Delaware Area NA
Tricia Coates, Delaware Area NA
Mimi & John Mounteer, Manning Blvd. NA


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10 March 2011
Hello and welcome to ENews 2011-03.
The primary objective of ENews is to keep members, volunteers and subscribers up to date with what is happening within the Cotswold Canals Trust as a whole. Any and all feedback is more than welcome.
Both the Trust website www.cotswoldcanals.com and the Partnership website www.cotswoldcanalsproject.org are good sources of information on restoration progress with up to date news articles and pictures of progress.
You can receive a Twitter feed from the Cotswold Canals Partnership from http://www.twitter.com/cotswoldcanals direct to your mobile or PC.
If you think you have missed an issue of ENews a copy of the latest one is displayed at www.cctmembers-newsletter.co.uk together with a full archive from Day 1 back on 3rd April 2006.
The headlines today:
If you wish to make a donation
You can now do this online
But if you want to make one quite shortly
Please make the Gift Aid deadline.
Vacancy arisen at Lechlade
To manage the charters this year
Public trips there and Saul Junction
Crew needed as start dates draw near.
Abingdon lake is rejected
Cotswold Canals may be used
Help plant a tree down in Dudbridge
Cainscross PC are enthused.
-Dredging has been ongoing throughout February. About 75% complete for this section of the canal, work should be complete by mid March when around 2200 cubic metres of silt will have been removed. Nearly enough sludge and rubbish to fill an Olympic swimming pool has been dredged so far
-REACH, who currently have two teams undertaking the towpath upgrade, have almost connected Ryeford Lock to Ebley Mill, whilst the other REACH team is heading east from Downton Road.
-Severn Trent Water will lower 2 pipes crossing the canal above Ryeford Locks, with work taking 4 weeks, starting Monday 14 March.
-Tenders for Ebley to Wallbridge widening works have been received and contractors will be engaged shortly.
-At Oil Mills, Ebley, preparations for the removal of the bund are well underway. Tenders have been returned, a contractor should be engaged shortly and hopefully the bund will be removed in the next couple of months.
-The Canal Team has sent out invitations to 28 developers with regards lodging an interest in the Brimscombe Port development, expressions of interest received from 8. Discussions are ongoing.
-Schools are showing increasing interest in the canal project, which provides cross-curricular learning opportunities in terms of history, science, environment and geography. The Cotswold Canals Knowledge project has initially focused on primary schools at Key Stage 2 level, but the canal is now being promoted in secondary schools and to Duke of Edinburgh Award participants.
Perhaps somewhat surprisingly a question that is often asked is "Can I make a donation online?"
The response to date has been no, sorry, but we would be delighted to receive your cheque in the post.
This partially negative reaction is now a thing of the past, thanks to some sterling work that has gone on behind the scenes.
The Trust website now contains a page specifically created for this purpose, needless to say you are welcome to try it at any time!
It can be found at http://www.cotswoldcanals.com/pages/make-a-donation.php
Whilst on the subject of giving, Gift Aid claims currently attract a rate of 28p for every pound donated. However from 31st March this reduces to 25p and indeed the PayPal page referred to above has been set up with this forthcoming change in mind.
Her Majestys Revenue and Customs has been operating a transitional arrangement to continue allowing 28p in the pound until that date.
You may or may not know that the Gift Aid Supremo within the Trust is Membership Secretary Des Pinnock who has been responsible for reclaiming many thousands of pounds over the years. A slightly cheeky request, nevertheless if any reader has been considering a donation for a while then, in all honesty, there is no time like the present!
If this applies then could I ask that you be so kind as to forward your cheque direct to Des at 1 Dunstan Glen, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2PY. For obvious reasons he needs to get these banked before the 31st to qualify for the 28p currently on offer.
Cheques payable to Cotswold Canals Trust please.
As many of you will know, the trip boat charter operations at both Lechlade and Saul raise much needed funds for the Trust. A vacancy has arisen for a volunteer to become Charter Operations Manager at Lechlade, responsible for coordinating crew, dates etc with potential customers.
This looks like the ideal opportunity for someone to whom the thought of crewing does not necessarily appeal although they would like to be involved with the trip boat in some way. All from the comfort of their own home, too!
Lechlade Trip Boat Manager Ron Read can tell you more, telephone 01367 252352 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
Whilst on the subject of trip boats, a reminder that the season is nearly with us again.
Public trips start at Saul with Perseverance on Saturday 2nd April and with Inglesham at Lechlade a week later.
Rosters for both appear on the Connect website at www.cct.teamconnect.org.uk with many dates available for COBM qualified crew to add themselves. I know that Managers Rob Burgon (Saul) and Ron Read (Lechlade) look forward to seeing more names on their respective rosters shortly-so they can sleep peacefully on Friday evenings in the knowledge that their boat will run that weekend.
Almost exactly 12 months ago, ENews 2010-03 told you all about plans by Thames Water to build a reservoir at Abingdon to help secure future water supplies for the south east.
It has taken a year but the result of the public enquiry is now known. The application for the reservoir has been rejected and that means the proposed water transfer system between the Severn and the Thames via the Cotswold Canals could (repeat could) be a possibility.
But as CCT Chief Executive Ken Burgin says-Thames Water losing this Public Inquiry does not mean that Cotswold Canals Trust has won it!
You can find more information about the enquiry in a report from Ken that appears under the Latest News section at www.cotswoldcanals.com
100 trees have been given to the Canal Project for planting on the Cope Chat Field, as it is known, in Dudbridge by Hilly Orchard Bridge. Cainscross Parish Council own the field and they are keen to see it developed as an open area containing a wildlife pond, childrens play area and a football pitch.
There will be a planting ceremony on Saturday 26th March between 10:00 and 13:00, bring your own spade and gloves.
Further information can again be found in the Latest News section of the Trust website.
For further information and contact details about items marked* please go to the Message Boards on the Activities and Rosters page at http://www.cct.teamconnect.org.uk
If you wish to become a registered volunteer just follow the Register Me Now link
*Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am: Maintenance activity at Western Depot
*Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am: Maintenance activity at Eastern Depot
12th/13th – *Dig Deep weekend Eisey Lock
16th – Eastern Branch meeting, Trout Inn Lechlade 19:30
19th – *Trip Boat Saul Crew Refresher Training
19th/20th – *Dig Deep weekend Eisey Lock
20th – *Work Party, details TBC (Work Parties Brimscombe-Daneway)
22nd – Construction Action Group meeting, Bell House Wallbridge 19:30
26th – *Trip Boat Saul Crew Refresher Training
27th – *Work Party Tunnel House Inn (Work Parties Summit Level)
29th – *Trip Boat Lechlade Crew Refresher Training
2nd – *Trip Boat Lechlade Crew Refresher Training
2nd – First day of Saul Trip Boat Season
9th – First day of Lechlade Trip Boat Season
9th/10th – *Dig Deep weekend Eisey Lock
10th – *Work Party, details TBC (Work Parties Brimscombe-Daneway)
10th – *Work Party Tunnel House Inn (Work Parties Summit Level)
11th – Western Branch meeting at Fromebridge Mill, Whitminster 19:30
20th – Eastern Branch meeting Trout Inn Lechlade 19:30
16th-25th – *WRG Canal Camp Eisey Lock
26th – Construction Action Group meeting Crown Cerney Wick 19:30
1st – *Work Party, details TBC (Work Parties Brimscombe-Daneway)
8th – Work Party Tunnel House Inn (Work Parties Summit Level)
9th – Western Branch meeting at Fromebridge Mill, Whitminster 19:30
14th/15th – *Dig Deep weekend Eisey Lock
18th – Eastern Branch meeting Trout Inn Lechlade 19:30
21st/22nd – *Dig Deep weekend Eisey Lock
22nd – Work Party Tunnel House Inn (Work Parties Summit Level)
24th – Construction Action Group meeting, Bell House Wallbridge 19:30
28th-30th – *Crick Show
Any newsworthy items for consideration should be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com but please remember I am always looking for a connection with the Stroudwater, the Thames & Severn or the CCT – however tenuous.
David Pagett
Editor, ENews
The Cotswold Canals Trust – Registered Charity No: 269721.
Bell House, Wallbridge Lock, Stroud, Glos GL5 3JS
Company Registered in England No: 01207787.
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I recently completed a illustration for the back cover of Relapse Magazine, which is a fashion zine featuring gorgeous and creative fashion stories. I actually collaborated with photographer Tyler Mitchell on a ten page story for the title as well. I'll share those as soon as I can. In the mean time, I wanted to talk about the drawing I did for the back cover for a little while. (I'll share the final colored illustration once it's published) I was given free reign to do what ever I wanted. So, I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to play around with a subject that I thought pertained to beauty and fashion.
In some Asian and African cultures the idea of the "neck ring" is a symbol of beauty, wealth and status. However, they differ very greatly between the two cultures. In African cultures, particularly the Ndebele people of South Africa, the rings are separate and don't really create the appearance of an elongated neck. In Asian cultures, particularly in the Kayan culture, the ring is a single coil that can weigh a max of 11lbs. The weight of the coil pushes the clavicle and the rib cage 45 degrees down from their original position creating the appearance of an elongated neck. At first glance it seems like a rather painful process, and it might be for all I know. However, it does create this idea of what we in the western culture identify with beauty. A long, graceful, swan like neck. The ancient tradition actually has unknown roots, however from my readings it really does seem to have "some" cultural roots in beauty and status.
In my drawing I tried to blend the Western and Eastern cultural ideas of beauty to create my own unique take on it. I was very much inspired by the fashions from the age of Marie Antoinette. Luckily enough, I had this copy of Vouge laying around my studio, so I referred to it a lot while working on my drawing. (It wasn't lucky at all. I got it back in 2006 and saved it because I knew I was going to use it for something. Oh, the confessions of a magazine hoarder.)
The main idea of my drawing was hair as a neck rings. Hair plays such a integral part of beauty, fashion and more importantly life. It can be a symbol of status, wealth, religious devotion or hippie rebellion. The lack of hair also takes on important social stand points. Soldiers, monks and skin heads all shave their heads to show devotion to a specific cause.
Of course this whole project was fueled by love of drawing hair, but as I came up with the concept I was really blown away by how it all tied in. Anyway, here's the drawing. I'll post the final as soon as I can.


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The Coloney Group & Related ISG come together to dominate the South Florida Market.
The Coloney Group is a diverse team of professional South Florida Realtors who are multiethnic, multilingual and sales savvy. George Coloney has a fifty year history of building businesses both nationally and internationally.
Having been a leader in the insurance industry, telecom industry and real estate development/sales, George has brought a broad and eclectic / comprehensive view to The Coloney Group at Related ISG International Realty. Recently, The Coloney Group joined with the top Chinese agents to maximize the marketing efforts for retail investment, business opportunity, and pre-construction real-estate in South Florida. Additionally, The Coloney Group has been instrumental in introducing the rapidly growing Miami and Fort Lauderdale market to the North East United States & Canada.
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Monday, January 23, 2012
A Blog fest, Yay!
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DANG! I thought this was from a published book. I want to read more. Boxy sounds so awesome and I love the society you've created.ReplyDelete
Thanks Jenny, that's really sweet. Boxy is one of my all time favorites, and someday I'll get back to her.ReplyDelete
Boxy sounds like a lot of fun. I love snark and Greek mythology. You mix them well together. I particular like the stories of Furies, so you definitely have me with that.ReplyDelete
i was wrapped up! hd a dr no feel to it. love the character. you are a natural!ReplyDelete
Christine and Tara: thank you, and thanks for stopping by.ReplyDelete
Cool! Loved the strength and the snark.ReplyDelete
Ooh. I like her too. Cool.ReplyDelete
This is really great and I'm intrigued! Cool character!ReplyDelete
Wow, the premise of this (especially the FFC) just dragged me right in. Re-write it!! I want to read the whole thing!ReplyDelete
...though my dyslexic-brain completely gave up on her name. I hope she'd just be called Boxy through the story, otherwise it would twist and hurt my brain too much ;p
- AnonymousJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:44 AM
I'm hooked - well done!ReplyDelete
Yeah, I can definitely see why you like her. Nice job!ReplyDelete
She is MARVELOUS. I love her snark and her hesitation and her bitterness. It all came across so well. Please let me know when you're ready to share more (or publish)! An avid reader awaits!ReplyDelete
Way to write a hook! Boxy seems like a pretty unique character and a great protagonist. Between a cyber punk civilization and a group of corporations like Disney, Google, and Apple sounds like a pretty scary place to be. Thanks for sharing and good luck!ReplyDelete
The name alone is a great hook. Well done!ReplyDelete
Your story is very unique and the pacing is fantastic!ReplyDelete
I'm so fascinated by your profile description (WOW! PHD and writer :) Great combo). I can relate since had to stop writing to pursue my engineering degree.
I'm definitely following you! I hope you can drop by my blog!


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Its Chloe and today's going to be a book review on Splintered by A.G Howard.
I bought splintered a while back ago when I went to Barnes and Noble in Redding.
This one captured my attention the moment my eyes fell on the cover.
It it is gorgeous! I love the colors, the model is gorg, but.. Sadly I don't feel the same way about the book.
This is a re-telling of Alice in Wonderland, if you already didn't get that from the little reference " down the rabbit
I loved it at the start. We aren't exactly introduced to the character at first but we are introduced to her little obsession with bugs. You know the whole killing and arranging them into her little " morbid mosaics". I thought that was actually pretty interesting and different from what I've read before.
We then realize she has a crazy mother locked up. She is in love with her best friend who seems like he doesn't exactly return the feelings. But no it's one of those books. You know the ones where she tries to hide her feelings, and every little thing he does makes her hypervinalate. Then she's sad that he doesn't feel the same way about her because he's dating someone else who supposedly is wayyy hotter than her. So she gets mad and it goes on and on.
God it's so cliche, because guess what they do fall in love, later!
Major spolier! * wink, wink*
This kind of toned down my excitement for the book.
There was a lot of mistakes throughout the book, that surprised me that it even got past the editor, proofreader and all.
The whole Alice in Wonderland thing going on here, reminded me a lot of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. Which is my favorite movie btw! This was the main, main reason I picked up this book. I love these dark retellings, but this one, made me extremely disappointed.
There is the talking flowers, drinks and cake making you smaller/bigger, the white rabbit, oh and yeah falling down the rabbit hole. How could I forget that one.
My brain is still reeling from all the mistakes in this book. Sigh.
The only interesting character throughout the book was the other love interest for Alyssa. Morpheus. He's not even an main character! He was the only character actually interesting in this book.
The book was dragged on and way to long. I could hardly finish the last of it. A predicted ending. Characters are annoying. The romance in this makes me gag.
No. I'm sorry but not even Morpheus will make me pick up the second book.
Rating: 2/5 💋
Until next time,
Chloe Books 💫


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I've always been intrigued by photo perspectives and optical illusions. I've scoured the net to bring you 40 photo tricks and optical illusions which I've been impressed by. Check out my other post as well for more cool optical and photo illusions.
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Although you might think you see spirals, these shapes are actually perfectly round. To check just trace one of them with you finger.
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