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How Apple's iOS 6 Guided Access Feature Helps Students Stay on Task
iPhone and iPad users have been waiting patiently for the release of iOS 6 and now they're happy that it's finally here. iOS 6 was finally released by Apple on September 19th with new and improved features that are both helpful and pleasing to the eye.
One feature in particular that teachers and parents like the most is it's newest feature: Guided Access. With Guided Access, teachers and parents can help their students stay on task by locking their iPad into a single app and temporarily disabling controls on certain areas of the device. That way, teaching is made easier and students can focus on learning.
Let's say you want a student to read from the Kindle app, but don't want them to click on the controls on the top or bottom of the screen.
To begin using Guided Access on the Kindle app, you first need to enable it in your settings. Go to general and then accessibility, where you should see Guided Access. Touch Guided Access and slide to turn it on.
When you press the home button three times, the screen will show you the Guided Access page and it will tell you to circle areas on the screen you would like to disable. The circles you draw will create a shaded rectangle on the area you want to block out.
You can also disable hardware buttons, like the volume and power button, using options on the lower left corner of the screen. Once you're satisfied, touch resume and your student is ready to read.
According to Scott Forstall, Senior Vice President of iPhone Software at Apple, single app mode is being used in more ways than one. During his presentation at the 2012 WWDC event in June, he said that some schools have started adopting iPads and administering tests on them while single app mode.
"Single app mode allows the teacher to lock the iPad into the test so that students can't look up answers on safari," he said.
It's great that Apple is thinking about more than just their tech followers. With features like Guided Access, students with disabilities are able to move forward in their education and grow along with the rest of the community.
New Reports & Roster Copying
We've launched our new reports to utilize our Standards-Based Gradebook. In addition, our Summary Report uses all the data found in the gradebook (where it previously only utilized the data found in assignments assigned through Kite).
If you have data stored in the gradebook, check out the new reports!
Elementary school teachers can rejoice. Users can now copy the roster from a class you've already created when creating a new class (or editing a class that has no students)!
New Gradebook Updates
Hey educators! Welcome back to the new school year. We have a few gradebook updates to greet you that we think you'll really enjoy.
Assignment Categories
If you don't want to use assignment categories, you don't have to. This is what the gradebook looks like if you decide not to (nothing has changed).
But let's say Geography is a homework assignment and those weigh a little differently from classwork or tests. To add the category, click the assignment header like your normally would to edit the assignment.
You'll get a new option labeled Add Category — it only says this if you haven't created any categories yet. If you click that link, it'll take us to this popup.
And from here, we can just fill out assignment categories and their respective weight percentages. When you close this box, the assignment will automatically gain the ability to modify categories.
Now you can select Homework from the list.
However, be wary. Once you've created categories, all assignments must have categories. Otherwise, your final score cannot be calculated and you get presented with this error!
That's it! We'll be rolling out more features associated with the gradebook in the coming weeks including Rubrics, support for Standards-Based Grading, and Report Card Generation.
Quick update; minor changes and fixes
We launched a few minor changes today.
When creating students in your class, you may optionally add a student identifier. This will help you keep track of students who have the same name and it will help administrators easily identify students on their end.
You can also edit student names by clicking the edit icon when you hover over them on the Classes page.
Thanks for your continued support!
Updates for the end of the school year
Hi everyone.
We just pushed out an update (my insomnia is your gain), that allows you to archive your classes. The New Term button (shown below) will archive all your current classes.
Archiving is not permanent! Visit the Archived tab (shown below) to check out the gradebooks for old classes, unarchive, or delete them.
The Market launch has been pushed back one week (boo!) as we decided to prioritize the archive feature for our teachers going into summer school. The Market will be available at the end of this month.
StartEngine's Demo Day is next week (June 21) and it has been a fantastic experience thus far.
A big thanks to all the teachers using Kite and thank you for the continued feedback and support.
Have a great summer!
How my experience with a former student makes a case both for and against standardized testing
When I was teaching, we had a transfer student whom I will call Sammy. Sammy was a 6th grader who grew up in Indiana and was having trouble with math after moving to California.
Allow me to rephrase: Sammy did not know math. Outside of doing simple addition and subtraction, he had nearly no understanding of any concepts a 6th grader should know at that point. Anything studied in class was lost on him, understandably.
Over the course of that year, Sammy did extremely poorly on homework, quizzes, and tests. On paper, he proved to be an awful student, but Sammy far exceeded my expectations: he worked hard.
Very hard.
He really, really wanted to learn and improve. We had one-on-one sessions during breaks. I sat and watched him battle tears in front of the whiteboard. He volunteered to take on extra assignments. He came to me with questions over and over, sometimes the same ones. But he learned and I watched him grow tremendously.
By the end of the year, Sammy had become proficient in math and the following school year, he passed math with flying colors.
I'm telling this story for two reasons. Though Kite officially has no position on standardized testing, I think this story kind of makes a case for both sides.
Sammy did extremely poorly on paper, he did not measure up to the 6th grade math standards, but as a student, he excelled. Sammy will have the lessons he learned (both math and what can be obtained from hard work) for the rest of his life. It's a shame that only half of those lessons are accounted for in a standardized test.
Sammy proved to everybody that he could do the work. That all he needed was guidance. The problem standardized testing hopes to address is that there are no "serious" repercussions to letting someone like Sammy slide by 5 years without learning any math. Other than love for the profession itself (which, most of the time, I imagine is enough), teachers have little at stake.
Whether or not standardized testing for accountability properly addresses that issue is a discussion in itself. Ideally, we have teachers who have the drive to make every single one of his or her students a better person (and in more ways than what can be measured on a test).
Updates abound! Here's what's new
We're launching our new assignments page. The assignments page comes with several usability changes that were confusing some of our users.
- We've removed the distinction between an assigned assignment and an available assignment. When you assign an assignment, a progress bar and print icon will become available.
- We've changed the way adding questions works. When you add a question, a form will drop inline the assignment for you to fill out.
- We've changed the way you apply standards to questions and create custom standards. Finding your standard can be done by both drilling down through our advanced options or searching for keywords.
- Tags (previously custom standards) can be created by just typing the tag you want and clicking "Create and add new tag." Tags can also be searched for in this way.
We've made some smaller changes as well.
- The gradebook now allows decimal values.
- The gradebook allows non-zero values.
- We fixed a bug causing students to display multiple times on the assignment review page.
We're working hard to launch our marketplace, currently planned to be populated with ExamGen's content.
Usability problems in content creation
Hey everyone! We've noticed users have been discouraged by our content creation tool; we get it, it's a bulky tool and unpleasant to use. So, we're announcing some upcoming changes.
- An overhaul of the content creation and assignments pages. We're improving the usability in creating assignments, questions, and assigning work for your students. We're removing the distinction between an "assigned assignment" and an "available assignment."
- We're working on a small question bank for anybody to use for free! This question bank will be comprised of a few hundred questions in varying grade levels for math and English.
- We're working with a content partner to bring you their huge database of content available for cost. This content is aligned to both state standards and common core.


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West Springfield voters have shot down Hard Rock's $800 million casino proposal for their city by 55-45 percent.
What was meant to be a victory party at the Dante Club across from the Big E fairgrounds, turned into a concession as dozens of Hard Rock supporters were somewhat shell-shocked after the loss.
But Hard Rock representatives say the voters have spoken.
"We respect that. It's clear they do not want a casino in West Springfield," said President of Hard Rock New England, Tim Maland.
Maland and the casino company's supporters were shocked Tuesday night after the casino proposal was struck down by a wide margin of 10 percent.
"We tried to tell them this is more than just a casino, but I think the casino aspect of it is something they don't want in West Springfield," Maland said.
"West Side yes" signs and blue and white balloons were meant to be hung for a celebration.
But residents who were wanting to see the casino built in their town say they're disappointed and even called out those who campaigned against the casino.
"It was scare tactics."
"it's going to affect our children and our grandchildren and that's sad. The big E really needed this."
The casino would have sat on 38 acres of vacant land at the big e fairgrounds. The neighborhood around the big e was the only one where a majority of people voted "yes".
It's also town councilor's Angus Rushlow's ward.
"I wish the people had gotten out and got more information on what hard rock and the big e were trying to do."
Hard Rock reps had been meeting with residents for months ahead of today's vote, promising $18 million to the town in annual payments plus another 35 million for road and infrastructure improvements.
Gene Cassidy, president of the eastern states exposition says while a disappointment, the Big E will still go on as scheduled and with no big changes.
"this is a loss no question about it. But our goal at the eastern states, my goal was to give the town the opportunity to look at this development."
Maland says they wouldn't have done anything differently.
"we worked hard, we tried our best, we thought we were honest, open, above board, transparent, communicated our message very well I thought and we have been told by the residents, we don't want you."
Maland also tells CBS 3 that there are no plans to pursue another endeavor in any part of the state at this time.
West Springfield town councilors are turning their attention to Springfield's casino plans.
They're hoping to get a better deal from MGM.
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As President Obama welcomes Chinese president Hu Jintao to Washington, the House GOP votes to repeal his healthcare bill. Now, the focus on the State of the Union address & Mr. Obama's economic goals for 2011. Plus, the new wave of retiring senators. Around the table: Peter Baker (NY Times), Doyle McManus (LA Times), Karen Tumulty (Washington Post) and David Wessel (Wall St Journal).
In the Webcast Extra: what to watch for in President Obama's State of the Union address this Tuesday. The laundry list includes taxes, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, budget cuts and, most importantly, jobs. Also, predictions on Rep. Paul Ryan's Republican response and whether the new tone of bipartisanship will continue.
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Pitt Law is making a considerable impact around the globe and especially in one of the youngest countries in the world: the Republic of Kosovo. Already, one alumna, Vjosa Osmani (Pitt Law LL.M, 2005), is an esteemed member of Parliament for the landlocked Balkan nation, which declared its independence in 2008. Now Pitt Law student Drew Roberts has been awarded a Nordenberg Fellowship, allowing him to intern this summer for Osmani's office in the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo, assisting with research, legislative drafting, and preparation of legislative reports to the Member of Parliament's office.
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No stranger to working overseas, Roberts studied abroad for one semester in the Czech Republic at Charles University in Prague and spent time in the Dominican Republic serving as an academic director at the Universal Language Exchange in San Francisco de Macorís.


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33 U.S. Code § 671 - Petition for common dumping ground, etc.
The owners of several mining claims situated so as to require a common dumping ground or dam or other restraining works for the debris issuing therefrom in one or more sites may file a joint petition setting forth such facts in addition to the requirements of section 669 of this title; and where the owner of a hydraulic mine or owners of several such mines have and use common dumping sites for impounding debris or as settling reservoirs, which sites are located below the mine of an applicant not entitled to use same, such fact shall also be stated in said petition. Thereupon the same proceedings shall be had as provided for herein.
Source(Mar. 1, 1893, ch. 183, § 11,27 Stat. 508.)
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14 Cute Halloween Home Décor Ideas
Transform your house into a spooky setting with these creative Halloween ideas!
Halloween Wonderland
Pictured: On the back terrace, branches of autumn leaves, bittersweet berries, and hanging gourds create a lush frame for a help-yourself dessert buffet.
Bookshelf Tree
Step 1: Begin by experimenting with the placement of pumpkins on your shelves. Your tree should gradually widen toward the top, with multiple smaller gourds on higher shelves. Also, if there's a good deal of space between two shelves, you may need to stack pumpkins to fill it (as we did on the bottom shelf here). In that case, trim any stems that interfere with stacking stability. (Concerned about the heft of pumpkins on a particular shelf? Opt for lightweight, faux Funkins. $16-$42; funkins.com)
Step 2: Using this photo as a guide, draw the outline of a tree onto the pumpkins with a felt-tip pen. Start at the bottom and branch out as you move up. (You may need to use a stepladder to reach upper shelves.)
Step 3: Working one shelf at a time, remove the pumpkins and fill in your outlines with a fine-tip brush and black flat acrylic paint ($1.39 for two ounces; createforless.com) . Let dry and replace pumpkins in your bookcase.
Pumpkin Greeting
Elegantly Eerie Accessories
Plates: Skull-adorned dishes add a subtle spine tingle to any meal.
($14.99 for four; target.com for stores. White salad plate, $18; foldedpigs.etsy.com)
Cake Stand: Iacoli & McAllister repurposes vintage candlesticks into pretty pedestals.
($250; iacoliamcallister.com)
Fireplace Arrangement
Step 1: Begin by experimenting with the placement of pumpkins in your fireplace. Once you're satisfied with the arrangement, trim any stems that interfere with stacking stability, then determine how many flames each gourd should get. (Use this photo as a guide.) Note where each pumpkin goes and dismantle the arrangement.
Step 2: Carve a hole in the bottom of each pumpkin, scoop out the pulp, and return the cut pieces.
Step 3: Print out flame templates and resize on a copier, scaling the images to fit your pumpkins.
Step 4: Cut out stencils as directed on the templates and affix to pumpkins with masking tape. Trace on the designs with a felt-tip pen.
Step 5: Remove stencils, then carefully carve along the drawn lines with an X-Acto knife. Affix a battery-operated votive candle in the base of each pumpkin with adhesive putty. Finish by restoring your arrangement.
Spooky Terrariums
Get the instructions.
Pumpkin Votive
Orange & Black Décor
Clockwise, from top:
Plastic wreath, $39 for 20"; grandinroad.com
Wine labels, $5.99 for six; marthastewartcrafts.com
Web tablecloth, $29 for 60"; grandinroad.com
Wineglasses, $5.99 each; artlandinc.com
Bethany Lowe battery-powered wax pumpkins, $8.25 for mini and $16.75 for large, and spiderweb candelabra, $61.50; avintageholiday.com
Design Ideas "bleeding" wax tapers, $8 for two; 800-426-6394 for stores
Pedestal plate, $35; rosannainc.com
Console table, $499; brocadehome.com
Friendly Ghosts
Instructions: Ghost Craft
Paranormal Portraits
Get the instructions.
Shimmering Displays
Glitters with Gold
Autumn Centerpiece
A versatile decoration, these floral ornaments can be used to add punches of color throughout the room. Vary the size of the Styrofoam balls, mix the type and color of flowers, and tack on a nylon loop for hanging. Suspend them from a chandelier, or hang them over the dining table at differing heights. Make variations that are appropriate for other holidays — your imagination is the limit.


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1865 – First recorded organized alumni activity. Alumni Day continued to be celebrated prior to Commencement for many years.
1884 – Alumni Association was formally organized. Alumni were asked for an "annual tax" of $1 to cover expenses and purchase books for the Alumni Alcove in the College Library.
1888 – Alumni Association undertook a project of raising $25,000 for the endowment of a professorship.
1890 – First off-campus alumni meeting at the Hotel Scholosser in Pittsburgh.
1914 – Alumni contributions helped purchase 10 additional acres for the new athletic field.
1923 – Homecoming first celebrated.
1934 – Publication of Westminster Alumni News, a sixteen-page quarterly began with Professor R. X. Graham serving as the editor.
1938 – Blue & White a monthly magazine for alumni and friends of the College replaced the Westminster Alumni News.
1951 – A new record was set for alumni giving at $142,189.62.
1955 – First presentation of Alumni Achievement Awards
1958 – First homecoming parade.
1978 – Six classes celebrating reunions opt to hold reunion in conjunction with homecoming festivities rather than in the spring. The 15th reunion included three classes as a tri-class reunion.
1981 – Westminster Magazine, a quarterly publication for alumni, replaced the Blue & White.
1988 – Class reunions combined with fall homecoming festivities.
1997 – Reunions shift to the tri-class or cluster format.
2001 – Giving to the College surpassed $10 million as a result of alumni and friends support for the McKelvey Campus Center Project and The Westminster Fund.
2001 – First Outstanding Young Alumni Award presented.
2012 – Alumni Council approves Building Upon Tradition, Sharing Our Stories, 2012 – 2017 Strategic Plan, to guide their efforts to grow alumni engagement.
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Judge declares mistrial in Walker case
Update: After two full days of deliberations, jurors in the Calvin Walker case could not reach a verdict and were hung on all 37 counts.
Previous reporting:
It's been just over six-hours since the jury received the federal case against Calvin Gary Walker, alleging that he defrauded and stole millions of dollars from the Beaumont Independent School District through a scheme of using cut-and-paste documents to inflate contract invoices, and now they are telling the judge they are deadlocked.
Throughout the morning the jury could be heard arguing loudly amongst themselves as reporters and others sat outside the Judge Ron Clark's courtroom. The arguing became so loud at one point that federal marshals moved observers around the corner from where they had been seated. At one point, one of the men on the 10-woman, two-man jury knocked on the door and asked if they needed to send out a note to take a break. The other jurors could be heard shouting even before the door opened.
Just before 3 p.m. on the first full-day of deliberations, the jury foreman sent a note from the jury room on the second floor of the Jack Brooks Federal Courthouse stating, "We are deadlocked on the verdict. We have gone over everything. No one has changed their minds. How do we proceed?"
After gathering attorneys for both sides, the judge called jury back into the courtroom and explained to them the seriousness of the 37-count indictment Walker is facing and the importance of the jury's responsibility in trying to reach a verdict. He then read them the Allen Charge, which is used in federal court to send jurors back into deliberations. It was first used in 1986 as a means to allow jurors to strongly encourage other jurors to reach a verdict.
One example of the Allen Charge states, "I'm going to ask that you continue your deliberations in an effort to reach agreement upon a verdict and dispose of this case; and I have a few additional comments I would like for you to consider as you do so. This is an important case. The trial has been expensive in time, effort, money and emotional strain to both the defense and the prosecution. If you should fail to agree upon a verdict, the case will be left open and may have to be tried again. Obviously, another trial would only serve to increase the cost to both sides, and there is no reason to believe that the case can be tried again by either side any better or more exhaustively than it has been tried before you. Any future jury must be selected in the same manner and from the same source as you were chosen, and there is no reason to believe that the case could ever be submitted to twelve men and women more conscientious, more impartial, or more competent to decide it, or that more or clearer evidence could be produced.
"If a substantial majority of your number are in favor of a conviction, those of you who disagree should reconsider whether your doubt is a reasonable one since it appears to make no effective impression upon the minds of the others. On the other hand, if a majority or even a lesser number of you are in favor of an acquittal, the rest of you should ask yourselves again, and most thoughtfully, whether you should accept the weight and sufficiency of evidence which fails to convince your fellow jurors beyond a reasonable doubt. Remember at all times that no juror is expected to give up an honest belief he or she may have as to the weight or effect of the evidence; but, after full deliberation and consideration of the evidence in the case, it is your duty to agree upon a verdict if you can do so. You must also remember that if the evidence in the case fails to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt the Defendant should have your unanimous verdict of Not Guilty. You may be as leisurely in your deliberations as the occasion may require and should take all the time which you may feel is necessary. I will ask now that you retire once again and continue your deliberations with these additional comments in mind to be applied, of course, in conjunction with all of the other instructions I have previously given to you."
The jurors then left the courtroom and went back to deliberating the case. Attorneys in the case have been instructed not to comment to the media during the trial.
EDITORS'S NOTE: The Examiner will continue to monitor the going's on in the Walker trial and post updates as they become available.
Walker Trial
If I did not overbill BISD then as a businesman I would offer all the proof at my disposal, like my COG (Cost of Good Sold)as presented to the IRS.
Of course if I put it to BISD I certainly would not do so. I might go to jail on this.
Calvin Walker Trial
After reading all of your comments I wonder why most of you believe Calvin is guilty.I know all of you haters are shaking your heads by now and think I am stupid....no doubt.Let me ask all of you one question...Where did you get all of your information ????? I can answer that .. The Media correct ? Who started this inquiry ? The Examiner did. Who was complaining the loudest ? IBEW . Where does the lawyer work who represents IBEW ?? R,M &Q..who owns whe Examiner ? See where this might be heading. I will tell all of you that I to was shaking my head as I was reading the information being released by the media. I couldn't believe the plea bargans that were offered when all of the media already found him guilty.I was so curious I actually went to the trial to see for myself. How many of you really wanted to learn the truth ?Not many, there were plenty of empty seats and who knows you just might have learned the media had an ajenda.Based upon the evidence presented by the prosecution and the documented explaination shown (via computer) by the defense, Calvin should have been found NOT GUILTY. If this case was a slam dunk like most thought, all the prosecution had to do is show the documented evidence, they confiscated all of his records. Walker had a fair trial and just because you don't agree with the outcome, doesn't mean the jury was wrong. Maybe, just maybe there were shown the truth VIA evidence rather than the slander put forth by the media. I believe they thought they were going to find something on Dr. Thomas and were dissapointed when there was nothing to find. I have NO Proof of this, just my opinion. If they re-try Mr. Walker, that would be a crime.
Actually the information
Actually the information comes from the trial. But, I guess you think fraud/theft is ok. You sound like someone that doesn't want to be bothered with the facts of the case.
The checks in the mail
Since Calvin Walker admitted that he did overcharge, but it was accidental, I feel sure that he has already started writing his refund checks so that he can return the money to the district that is not rightfully his.
Where did you get that??
Where did you get that??
But according to news reports
But according to news reports yesterday, the judge told the jury that their decision did NOT need to be unanimous! Does anyone understand this?
That doesn't make sense. It
That doesn't make sense. It has to be, it wasn't, thus a mistrial.
i figure, its locked with the
i figure, its locked with the black woman and one senile old white lady holding out
You figure WRONG!
You figure WRONG!
Remember folks
Remember folks, The BISD has stated they felt they were not overcharged. I am not at all surprised by this.
Ok. You work for BISD and
Ok. You work for BISD and you are called to the stand or questioned by the feds about this case and:
you are either on the take getting a piece of the pie from Walker,
or you didn't do your job,
or you are just an idiot and don't know what Walker was supposed to bill you,
or you semi did your job and looked at Walker's fraudulently prepared proof of costs that he submitted. Now, would you say "yes, I messed up, he overcharged us by millions!"
If you are on the take, you are going to prison. If you didn't do your job, you are getting fired and likely won't be able to find another gravy train job. If you looked at and approved the bills that were 300k, 400k, or 500k too high and you approved them anyway then you will look guilty and either will go to prison or get fired. If you are an idiot...well, you are off the hook and can say that they looked fine because you work for BISD.
what is the racial makeup of
what is the racial makeup of the jury?
1 black woman, 2 white men, &
1 black woman, 2 white men, & the rest white women.
Jury make-up is really dumb
Jury make-up is really dumb people.
Why is the jury dump, because
Why is the jury dump, because they couldn't find Calvin Walker guilty. You no what white men been stealing all of their lives; O it is ok for a white man to make all of the money. When a black try to make some money it is a crime. You no what you white people do not own this world. You better be careful when you dig a ditch for a person make sure you dig to because you will fall in it first.
Perfect for the defense. I
Perfect for the defense. I guess, according to DeGuerin, that would be a jury of Walker's peers...really dumb. But, seeing how he got an acquittal, maybe Walker is as stupid as DeGuerin (and I) thinks he is.


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Paperback Release
Amanda Beard
Today is the official day that my book will be released in paperback. I will be doing a book signing April 18th in Tucson, AZ at the Barnes and Noble at 5130 E. Broadway starting at 7pm.
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The blog of pro athlete, businesswoman and mother of two Amanda Beard.
Today is the official day that my book will be released in paperback. I will be doing a book signing April 18th in Tucson, AZ at the Barnes and Noble at 5130 E. Broadway starting at 7pm.
"I had to work harder to be prettier. Even outside the pool, I saw the world as a competition. And if I wasn't winning, I completely failed."
"The perfectionist drive that made me a star athlete in the water, out of the water tore me apart. As I nitpicked every little aspect of myself, I discovered over and over again that I wasn't good enough."
- In The Water They Can't See You Cry (Page 89)
Has anyone else felt this drive to be perfect, whether it's in a sport, the workplace, social scene or family life? I struggled with this a lot when I was younger, but even as a grown up and a Mom, sometimes the pressure to be perfect can get to you every now and again.
Growing up in the public eye, I definitely felt the pressure to look like what society deemed as "beautiful." Even though it seemed like I was on top of the world, with my first Olympics at 14 followed by a successful career as a model, sports broadcaster, author and now Mom, deep down I tore myself apart in every way to please the outside world. If you've read my book, In The Water They Can't See You Cry, you know that this need to be perfect drove me into a deep depression with an eating disorder and other issues. Instead of having the most glamorous life, I despised myself. I was miserable.
And I used swimming to cope with my problems – it was literally my meditation, my escape. I know a lot of us try to workout, dye our hair, shop or do other external activities to make ourselves feel better in the short-term. I've learned through my long journey, that what really helps is working on the inside. I finally faced my reality with the help of my amazing husband, Sacha, and got help. Today I am very happy and healthy, and have a great life – with no regrets, believe it or not. I'm a much stronger person from the things I went through.
Have you experienced similar struggles as a young adult or even a Mom or Dad, friend, family member, student, or athlete? I would love for you to share your story with me and how you recovered. My blog is a community where we can be open and honest, relate to and help each other. Can't wait to hear from you!
Today was another CrossFit day - I told you I was addicted to it!
Gene was my trainer today and helped me a lot with my form, especially on bench press. I'm actually a little under the weather right now, so unfortunately I couldn't push myself as much as I would have wanted to. But I will say, the tabatas surely kicked my butt! For those of you who don't know, a CrossFit tabata is performing as many reps of the assigned exercise as you can in 20 seconds - then resting for 10 seconds, repeating again and again for a total of eight intervals, or 4 minutes of exercise. The hardest tabata sets for me to do were definitely the strict pull-ups and bar dips. Doing them made me realize that I'm a little out of shape right now! But it also makes me excited to watch myself improve and get stronger. That's what fitness is all about, right?
What's your current fitness addiction? Mine is definitely CrossFit!
One of my sponsors, AquaSphere created this great video during the 2012 London Olympic Games. It follows four triathletes as they watch the Men's triathlon and embark on a journey to discover London's attractions. You'll love it!
Today was another CrossFit day - I got my butt kicked! My trainer Shaun and I did chest-to-bar pull-ups and back squats, among other things. He really helped me with my form on my squats - it's important to have good technique otherwise you won't get the maximum results. It's also great to have a professional watch over you while doing strength moves to make sure you are doing the exercises correctly, even if you perform them on a regular basis. In addition to enhancing results, it helps prevent injuries too. Thanks to GTX Crossfit in Tucson for kicking my butt - I love it!!
Check out my workout routine from today and my battle scares to prove it!
Lovely, huh? Hard work always pays off though!
About two and a half years ago, I started CrossFit, a core strength and conditioning program that incorporates fast spurts of intense cardio and strength moves for maximum results fast (yes, I do more than swimming!). It is amazing the results I have seen, especially after I had Blaise. I tried a lot of different exercise regimans to shed the baby weight quickly, but given my time constraint as a new mom, this was the program that worked the best!
So, after a two-month break (I still stayed active, but with traveling, I wasn't able to commit to my usual CrossFit program), I got back in the gym - GTX in Tucson, AZ - yesterday.
Check out my CrossFit workout below and try it for yourself. If you have any questions on the moves (they are in CrossFit lingo!) or how to effectively perform them, feel free to ask.
What do you think of my workout? And has CrossFit worked for you too? I want to hear from you!
As you all probably know, I have been the spokesperson for Softcup since 2011. Today, Softcup debuted my exclusive interview with them in a blog as part of their "Fun Fridays" feature. I talk about my training, being a mom, my new book "In The Water They Can't See You Cry" and much more.
Check out part one of my interview with Softcup here.
In this video by CNN iReport, I reflect on overcoming my past struggles that are outlined in my book, "In The Water They Can't See You Cry," and I also reveal my pre-compeition rituals. Please watch!
If you didn't know, my partnership with Athena Water and their breast cancer initiative is very dear to my heart. Check out this video that tells why I decided to partner with them and the impact breast cancer has had on my family. I really do love being an Athena Warrior!
Has anyone else been affected by breast cancer? Please share your story - I would love to hear it.
The last few months were a whirlwind with my book tour, training and Olympic Trials; I figured it was time for a much-needed vacation!
We decided to head to Apache Lake, about a 3-hour drive from Tucson, for a quick getaway trip this past weekend. We got to go boating, fishing, cliff diving, tubing, water skiing and the list goes on with some great friends.
It was actually Blaise' first time on a speed boat - he LOVED it. He also did some inner tubing; it took me forever to get him out of the water! While my husband was busy with a successful fishing trip, bringing home six large Mouth Bass, I spent the afternoon cliff diving, water skiing and inner tubing.
This trip was exactly what the family and I needed. It was so much fun that we are thinking of making it a regular tradition, especially in the Summer. There's no better way to enjoy yourself out in the Summer heat than floating in a refreshing lake. Wouldn't you agree? Plus it doesn't break the bank! Getting away for a weekend on the lake is definitely friendly on the wallet.
What quick (and cost-friendly) getaway trips have you and your family taken this Summer? Sacha, Blaise and I are always looking for new places to go!
Summertime is the perfect time to catch up on the books you've been wanting to read forever. You can't beat sitting by the pool or on the beach in the Summer with a good book in hand.
So, I figured I'd share my top summer reading list with you:
Please let me know of a couple of your favorite books to read so I can add them to my list!
We're in the middle of that time of year again – where our kids beg us to spend any free afternoon at the pool. I'm sure most of you can relate. When swimsuit season rolls around, it's gym time!
Many of us moms don't have the time to spend hours in the gym perfecting our beach bods and six-pack abs. That's why it's always good to have a few 15-30 minute workouts at your disposal. These quick exercise routines are perfect for women with a hectic schedule. Whether you're waiting for your daughter to pick out her favorite suit or for your son to find his goggles, take those few extra moments to squeeze in a workout! These will help make your body tighter and more toned in your suit.
Try my suggested dry land moves below. Let me know if they work for you too!
*Remember, everyone has different fitness levels. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any fitness program.
This is it, folks! It's a "make it or break it" kind of week – Olympic trials in Omaha, Nebraska. What better way to ease my jitters than to check in with all the awesome moms out there? Anything to get my mind off of the pressure and nerves is 100% welcome (don't you worry – I'm still focused as ever – simply channeling my high energy elsewhere!). The competition is high and I'm feeling more ready than ever. Here is to hoping for a fast, impressive performance. But, enough about the meet!
Getting a chance to leave the house for any kind of trip is always an adventure with my two boys – it comes along with some good, bad, stress and most importantly, fun! While this week is not a typical trip for the family, it still involved running too close to our departure times and searching around the house to grab those last-minute, forgotten items (only to find that youactually did stuff them in your suitcase). Not to mention, this trip did not have days of relaxation to follow the hectic day of traveling!
I'll tell you what the rushed packing did give me, though: an even bigger appreciation for my Maytag washer and dryer. I realized before leaving for the airport that a load of laundry was sitting, still untouched and dirty, in the washer. Yes, like most of you have often done, I forgot to press the "start" button! Thank goodness those machines run so quickly and efficiently. My clothes were washed and dried in no time! For any moms out there searching the market for a new set, I highly suggest any Maytag appliances – they proved to be a lifesaver this week.
I want to hear about all of your traveling experiences with your family – the good and the bad. How do you maintain your sanity when you're running late to catch the flight or a suitcase goes missing? Share your stories with me!
I find it very important to get the whole family up and moving. It shows our children that exercise is not only important to staying healthy and fit, but it can also be fun! Exercise doesn't always mean 30 minutes on the treadmill or an hour long training session. Make exercise something your kids look forward to too!
Here are some fun ideas for you and your gang:
For any of those older kids who think they are "too cool" for family time, extend an invite to their best bud. They'll be bound to get involved and have some fun with friends around.
So round up the troops and get moving – you'll be amazed by how dynamic things become when your family's competitive side kicks in!
Kid haircuts are just another "mom thing" you grow to love to do! And when your kids are young, the first few are a BIG deal. So like every other mom – I took pictures!
Blaise would not stop wiggling in his chair. As you can see, we distracted him with a lollipop and it worked!
A big thank you to Jenni at Mad Max Salon in Tucson - my little man couldn't look more handsome now!
Have pictures from your child's first haircut? Please share - I'd love to see them!
Each day when you wake up you should have goals in mind: How can I be better today? How can I be a better mom, wife or friend?
Pushing yourself is the only way to grow and improve. While daily or short-term objectives are important, you should also keep a bigger picture in mind – making weekly, monthly and yearly goals. Goals can be as minor as striving to squeeze in a workout at lunch or as large as working towards achieving "employee or athlete of the year."
For a little motivation and direction, I'll give you a little taste of the goals I set for myself. Obviously these are for swimming, but they can be applied to anything you strive for in your life. I always approach a workout with more challenging times I would like to achieve during a swim. If I happen to fall short of my goal, I use the disappointment to fire me up to train the next day. As a long-term goal, I am aiming to compete in my fifth Olympic Games – without daily goals as stepping stones, I would not get anywhere close.
Goals are important for everyone. Focus on where you want to be in the next five to ten years of your life and put the ball in motion.
Set your goals TODAY. Good luck!
Please share your swimming, work or personal goals here and continue to check-in. I'd love to hear from you and help motivate you to continue to achieve them!
If you're trying to squeeze a workout into your already hectic schedule, always remember this:
The best time for you to get a workout in is early in the morning.
Wake up, put on your running shoes, grab your bike or swim bag and get going (without thinking about it). The snooze button is your enemy!
Need help or motivation? Find a friend to train with and commit to each other – there is power in numbers. Working out in the morning will keep you refreshed and energized for the remainder of the day. Often, we find excuses during the day to avoid the gym. Even fitting in a workout midday can mean running on low energy, which makes it not only hard to motivate ourselves through a workout but it also often hinders how hard we can push ourselves too.
So here is my advice to you: Get up and get moving! Your life will change for the better, I promise. After a morning workout, you will be ready to conquer your day – you'll be amazed by how much you will accomplish before the kids return home from school!
Good luck!


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Saturday Family Storytime is a lively 30-minute combination of books, movement activities and songs. The storytime may include supplemental activites, such as poetry, camp songs, fingerplays, riddles, and more. This program will also be a strictly no-food program to accomodate families with food allergies.
*This program is pre-empted at least once a month so we can maintain the carpets in Room C. There are additional infrequent lapses in programming for various library events, noteably in April, August, and December. Please check the online calendar or printable calendar for the most current schedule.
Our handouts include bibliographies, games, songs, and other activities. Miss one? Find them here.


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(From my Flickr account)
Can anyone take a guess on what these ocean inhabiting creatures in the video are? Also, where in the metro Atlanta area did I spot these?
I'll give you a hint on the first question: they can be eaten raw or cooked.
Ten seconds after I stopped recording the video above, every single one of those "suckers" started moving like they were auditioning for the next Dancing with the Stars.
– Gene Lee writes about International Cuisine for the AJC Dining Team. He also publishes his own blog, Eat, Drink, Man… A Food Journal.
October 26th, 2010
1:13 pm
ABALONE! Do I get a prize?
You found them in some asian market no?
October 26th, 2010
1:55 pm
[...] Restaurants : They're alive! [...]
October 26th, 2010
1:57 pm
Buford Hwy. Farmers Mkt?
October 26th, 2010
2:03 pm
Super H!
October 26th, 2010
2:09 pm
Abalone at Super H Mart.
October 26th, 2010
2:26 pm
The new gawd-awful megamart?
October 26th, 2010
2:40 pm
Those are the alien eggs from Ridley Scott's 1979 classic "Alien", duh.
October 26th, 2010
3:05 pm
Super H on Peachtree Industrial, $4.99/ea! I saw them on Sunday……
October 26th, 2010
4:08 pm
Remember, you can also buy the vegetarian version in a can if the wiggling bothers you. I'm serious.
October 27th, 2010
2:51 am
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by ajcdinecritic, John Kessler. John Kessler said: They're alive! http://bit.ly/aYFBvD [...]
October 27th, 2010
2:13 pm
What's the taste and texture of these critters like?
October 29th, 2010
1:26 pm
Thanks, Gene.


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City Of Light: Turangalîla-Symphonie
Thursday 28 May 2015, 7.30pm
Royal Festival Hall, London
Sophie Bevan studied at the Benjamin Britten International Opera School where she was awarded the Queen Mother Rose Bowl Award.
Her operatic roles for English National Opera include Xenia Boris Godunov, Despina Cosi fan tutte, soprano solos Messiah, Polissena Radamisto, Yum Yum Mikado, Telair in Rameau's Castor&Pollux and her first Sophie Der Rosenkavalier. For Welsh National Opera she has sung the title role in The Cunning Little Vixen, for Garsington Opera she has performed her first Susanna and Donna Elvira Don Giovanni and for the Opéra de Lyon she has performed the soprano solos Messiah . Sophie made her debut at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden as the Woodbird in Wagner's Siegfried and returned as Pamina.
Conductors she has worked with include Vasily Petrenko, Edward Gardner, Laurence Cummings, Ryan Wigglesworth, Harry Christophers, Harry Bicket, Phillipe Herreweghe, Sir Neville Marriner, Ivor Bolton, Sir Roger Norrington, Sir Mark Elder and Sir Charles Mackerras with orchestras that include the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the Hallé, the Gabrieli Consort&Players, The Sixteen, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, the Royal Swedish Symphony Orchestra and the Britten Sinfonia. Her concert repertoire includes Haydn's Nelson Mass and Creation, Handel's Samson and Messiah, Mozart's and Brahms' Requiem, C Minor Mass and Exsultate Jubilate, Bach's St Matthew and St John Passion, Purcell's King Arthur and The Fairy Queen and Britten's Les illuminations and Spring Symphony. She made her US debut in Messiah with the Handel&Haydn Society, Boston.
She is a noted recitalist and has performed at the Concertgebouw Kleine Zaal with Malcom Martineau and made her Wigmore Hall recital debut with Sebastian Wybrew to critical acclaim.
Her future concert engagements include Britten's Spring Symphony with the Swedish Radio Orchestra under Daniel Harding and an appearance at the BBC Proms with the Academy of Ancient Music. Her future operatic engagements include Ninetta in Rossini's La gazza ladra for Oper Frankfurt, a return to the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and her debut at the Glyndebourne Festival.
Sophie was the recipient of the 2010 Critics' Circle award for Exceptional Young Talent. She was nominated for the 2012 Royal Philharmonic Society Awards and was the recipient of The Times Breakthrough Award at the 2012 South Bank Sky Arts Awards and the Young Singer award at the 2013 inaugural International Opera Awards.
Thursday 28 May 2015, 7.30pm
Royal Festival Hall, London


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An actor in the Broadway show "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" was hurt during Thursday night's show. The performer was apparently pinned under a piece of equipment and suffered leg trauma.
The performance was stopped and the actor, Daniel Curry, 23, was taken to the hospital, said Rick Miramontez, a spokesman for the production. Cruz was listed in serious but stable condition at Bellevue Hospital on Friday.
Friday evening's show was scheduled to go on.
"The technical elements of the show are all in good working order, and we can confirm that equipment malfunction was not a factor in the incident," Miramontez said on Friday. "Our thoughts are with Daniel and his family."
The production, which has been a huge box office draw, has had its share of drama: Several shows have had to be stopped because of equipment problems; several cast members and stunt doubles have suffered injuries in rehearsals and shows, the production's opening was delayed several times because of problems and story revamps, the budget ballooned, and original director Julie Taymor sued the production after she was fired during previews.
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I personally am happy with the important part of this. If they had just delayed the attack it would have been fine, but I can't tell you how many times I have grabbed the boss and watched the clothie he just finished bomestorming get saber lashed. Seriously, there was maybe a one second delay from the end of bomestorm to the first lash. Now I can eat a single lash solo, but the Mage who didn't know which direction to go yet as I rotate him didn't deserve to act like a tank and eat that.
Making him delay would have been good enough the threat dump is just to let those PUGs trying to get their 5 badges a break.


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History of copyright
It was not until the 1709 Statute of Anne , which passed into law on 10 April 1710 that copyright in books and other writings, gained protection of an Act of Parliament. Prior to this, disputes over the rights to the publishing of books could be enforced by common law.
The scholars of Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire were the first to be concerned about being recognised as the authors of their works, but they did not have any economic rights.
It was not until the invention of printing in the 15th century that a form of copyright protection came about. Until then, the copying of a manuscript was a painstakingly slow process done mainly by monks and was limited to copying religious works for orders and the royal courts of Europe. The majority of people were illiterate and only privileged members of society had access to these manuscripts.
Licensing Act 1662
The issue of piracy brought about an act to establish a register of licensed books, along with the requirement to deposit a copy of the book to be licensed.
Statute of Anne
Introduced the principle of a fixed term of protection.
International Copyright Act 1886 and the Berne Convention
In 1875 a Royal Commission suggested that the present Acts should be improved and codified.
Copyright Act 1911
This act brought provisions on copyright into one Act for the first time by revising and repealing most earlier Acts.
Universal Copyright Convention
One of the principal international conventions protecting copyright, it was adopted in Geneva in 1952.
Copyright Act 1956
This Act acknowledged further amendments to the Berne Convention and the United Kingdom's accession to the Universal Copyright Convention.
Copyright Designs and Patent Act 1988
This is the UK's current copyright act and it has been amended by EC Directives and other legislation since it came into force.


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9/16/2014 7:00:34 PMTop United States officials and lawmakers discuss the next steps in battling ISIS.
9/16/2014 5:11:46 PMMammography guidelines
9/16/2014 4:51:00 PMThe mudroom is an essential part of many homes. According to Angie's List, the key is to keep the mudroom from becoming too cluttered.
9/16/2014 4:43:38 PMVigo Schools' Danny Tanoos and THPD's Shawn Keen hold press conference Tuesday afternoon.
9/16/2014 4:15:00 PMThe Sullivan Rotary Corn Festival kicks off Wednesday evening, and committee officials are excited for what they have planned.
9/16/2014 4:15:00 PMThe Sullivan County Salvation Army is looking for people to donate to their Pick a Pumpkin coat drive. As of right now, 160 kids in need that are looking for a new winter coat.
9/16/2014 4:01:20 PMA special project is almost done at the Vigo County Public Library. It's a brand new interactive path. And it's for young kids who might want to spend some time outside of the library.
9/16/2014 2:05:21 PMPolice are now searching for the person who left two ten-inch pipe bombs in Collett Park early Tuesday morning.
9/16/2014 1:40:00 PMA deputy in Indiana caused a multiple vehicle crash while allegedly driving drunk.
9/16/2014 1:20:00 PMJoseph Oberhansley is accused of eating a woman's organs.
9/15/2014 9:33:29 PMIf you have college credits to your name but never graduated, the state of Indiana may be contacting you in the future. They're hoping to create a database to encourage adults to go back and finish their college degree.
9/15/2014 8:47:53 PMThe Terre Haute City Council will be considering the 2015 budget for individual departments on Tuesday and Wednesday.
9/15/2014 6:45:14 PMOakley Playground in Deming Park will close for a short time period for work.
9/15/2014 5:08:00 PMSullivan County resident, Jim Boes, used his welding skills to turn his neighbors 8 foot tree stump into a place to hang flowers and for a windmill to sit.
9/15/2014 4:53:34 PMCorporal punishment refers to a physical punishment, like a spanking or using a paddle and usually with children. And laws about it are different in every state. So, what's okay and what's not in Indiana?
9/15/2014 4:15:29 PMA park in Sullivan will benefit from a grant by Indiana American Water.
9/15/2014 4:12:07 PMThe United Way hasn't met their fundraising goal yet, but there's still time for you to help!
9/15/2014 3:49:36 PMSeptember is Hunger Action Month.
9/15/2014 3:47:08 PMNews about construction that you'll actually enjoy! Work on US 41 is coming to a close!
9/14/2014 4:44:40 PMThe Sharma family suffered a terrible tragedy last year when they lost their infant to a rare disease. But they're taking an opportunity next week to honor their son with a 5K to remember.
9/14/2014 4:16:01 PMDeath ruled homicide on Saturday leaves community members baffled. They want answers.
9/13/2014 9:00:00 PMHundreds of people showed up to the vigo county fairgrounds Saturday to dump toxic waste.
9/13/2014 8:58:00 PMYou don't often hear about red carpet events here in the Wabash Valley. But there was one in the area Saturday.
9/13/2014 5:39:52 PMIt's no secret that the temperatures have started to drop. Cooler weather might be a sign to folks that it's time to start thinking about Fall plants
9/13/2014 5:37:20 PMPetSmart, Terre Haute Humane Society, and several other organizations teamed up to help out some furry friends.
9/13/2014 5:12:00 PMCompanies through out the Wabash Valley gathered at Forest Park to participate in the 34th annual Corporate Olympics hosted by First Financial Bank.
9/13/2014 5:07:00 PMBlues at the Crossroads and Conservatory of Music at Indiana State University donated 12 new guitars and free music lessons for a year to children of the Boys and Girls club.
9/13/2014 4:30:00 PMA trooper found Aaron Michael Byers, 40, of Elnora, lying along the corn field on the west side of the roadway.
9/12/2014 5:00:00 PMThe Union High School cheerleading squad works hard to be the best. These cheerleaders are dedicated, and ready to show the community what they've been working on.
9/12/2014 5:00:00 PMWe're dropping the band instruments this week, for pom-poms. The White River Valley cheerleaders are fired up and ready to show their spirit.
9/12/2014 4:30:47 PMFour cases of a virus have been reported in Indiana.
9/12/2014 4:20:00 PMCampus and city officials broke ground on the new student center at Vincennes University. This 4.35 million dollar project is hoping to bring new student life to the heart of campus.
9/12/2014 3:11:27 PMThe annual Oktoberfest is happening in Terre Haute.
9/12/2014 3:00:40 PMTwo major festivals are happening in Terre Haute this weekend.
9/12/2014 2:51:31 PMA Putnam County sheriff's deputy Terry Joe Smith is found guilty on two counts of using excessive force.
9/12/2014 2:46:45 PMA Sullivan man was arrested on child pornography charges earlier this week.
9/12/2014 2:43:00 PMFundraiser from a Linton healthcare facility results in a staff member with purple hair!
9/12/2014 2:38:54 PMA man in behind bars in Mattoon, Illinois after a Thursday evening shooting.
9/12/2014 2:37:00 PMFederal agency wants to expand it's jurisdiction. Could result in costly obstacles for farmers and other landowners.
9/12/2014 8:41:00 AMIt has been 13 years since the terrorists attacks on the United States. For some, the memories are still very vivid, but for others, their recollections are not as clear.
9/11/2014 9:40:13 PMThe Terre Haute International Airport is moving forward after the arrest of its former financial manager. Rose Overpeck of Terre Haute is charged with taking more than $41,000 for personal use.
9/11/2014 9:34:25 PMThe 2015 Terre Haute city budget continues to take shape. Tonight, the public got the opportunity to speak on the budget in front of the mayor and council.
9/11/2014 7:31:44 PMOne person was airlifted after a car and dump truck collided in Clay County Indiana Thursday afternoon.
9/11/2014 7:09:17 PMThe suspect in the Dietz Lake Stabbing on August 31 turned himself into the Clay County Justice Center Thursday.
9/11/2014 7:00:16 PMA person was hit by a motor vehicle in Clay County Thursday, and officials are asking for the public's help.
9/11/2014 4:42:40 PMOffenders volunteer time in correctional garden.
9/11/2014 4:26:04 PMThursday afternoon, local representatives respond to President Obama's address on the treat ISIS poses and how to handle it.
9/11/2014 4:06:00 PMIndiana Pacers player Paul George joined the controversial conversation.
9/11/2014 2:44:25 PMISP Investigators have arrested the former financial manager of the Terre Haute International Airport.
9/11/2014 2:25:01 PM13 years ago, two planes flew into the World Trade Centers, one into the Pentagon and another crashed into a Pennsylvania field. Many students now in school weren't alive or don't remember September 11, 2001. Local schools find creative ways to teach students about the tragedies.


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MKTG 470 Reflection- Why is it Important?
This post highlights what I have learned from Dr. Theresa Clarke's MKTG 470 course at JMU. This reflection is important, because it gives me the opportunity to utilize tools I've learned about and used over the semester and to share the knowledge I've gained.
Analyzing Google Analytics
Google Analytics has been a great online tool for tracking how well my site has been doing. Using Google Analytics, I can see that the number of site visits throughout this semester was quite scattered; it is possible that I had more visits whenever I posted a new blog and less visits when I lacked blog activity. In total, I had 160 visitors, with 128 of them being unique visitors (unduplicated visitors who are only counted once). My homepage received the most page views (178), while my "JMU Experience" page received the second most (140). I was glad to see that my "JMU Experience" page received the second most views, because I was trying to optimize that page in order to increase its rank on search engine results pages (SERPs). I also discovered that 42 of my page visits were acquired from paid search, 27 of my page visits were acquired from organic search, and 24 were from social media. It is clear to see that my PPC efforts had more success than my organic search, which doesn't surprise me.
Mastering Google Webmaster
Another great tool to utilize is Google Webmaster Tools. This tool is useful, because it gives you better insight on how well your website is doing and what improvements can be made. There are many tabs/components of Webmaster Tools that help a site owner evaluate and analyze their site's performance, but for length's purposes, I'll only list a few that I have found useful.
One thing I learned from the search queries tab is that the phrase "jmu experience" was the top search query for which my site appeared in search results. The search queries tab is beneficial because site owners can see what words and phrases people are searching for and then appropriately add or subtract any key words/phrases from their ad groups. From the HTML improvements tab, I learned that I could improve my HTML, because I have repeated title tags and non-informative title tags. This HTML improvements tab is very helpful for site owners because they can see how to fix their HTML, which will look better to Google. Webmaster Tools also informed me that I have 4 links to my site; this is useful so that site owners can see how well they are connected to other sites, because these connections will improve traffic.
My Overall Experience in MKTG 470
Taking MKTG 470 at James Madison University has been an interesting and informative learning experience that can be useful at any company. My favorite part of the course was using Google AdWords, because it showcases just how far marketing has come and how much it is continuing to grow. Google AdWords has helped advance marketing, because it shows evidence of a site's success and its strong points or shows evidence of a site's failure points. With all of the information Google AdWords provides, people and companies can reconstruct, build, and improve their sites in order to drive more traffic and gain loyal customers/readers.
Another part of MKTG 470 that I have enjoyed is building my own blog site. I have learned how to construct and maintain a site, which was an fun and interesting experience. I liked learning how to properly set up a website and learning how to bring in readers and keeping them interested.
My Future With Internet Marketing
After taking this class, I have come to realize just how little knowledge I had pertaining to Internet marketing. I know I have only scratched the surface with Internet marketing, even after this class, because it is a much more in depth science than people may realize. This class has left me more intrigued and interested in this field, proving to me that having skills in Internet marketing can be applicable and helpful in any career. I love using the Internet and learning more about what it has to offer, but I'm not sure if I would want a career solely based on Internet marketing. I would definitely enjoy a career where Internet marketing is part of my job, but not my only or main job.
Although I have enjoyed creating my blog site, the fate of my site looks a bit grim. I do not plan to continue my site, because it is targeted to current JMU students, which I will no longer be after next spring. I know that if I were to have a site, I would want it to be up to my standards, which I would set very high since people would be reading it; I don't feel as if I will have time to update my site next semester, thus it wouldn't be up to par.
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Ukraine, one of the largest countries in Europe, is a unitary semi-presidential republic, having achieved its independence with the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.
Public protests demanding closer ties with the European Union and the resignation of President Viktor Yanukovych began in late 2013, leading to widespread civil unrest and, ultimately, revolution in 2014. Russia, prompted by counter-revolutionary sentiment in the Crimean Peninsula, staged a military intervention and subsequently annexed the region in a move largely condemned by the international community. Fighting between government forces and pro-Russian separatists has continued despite domestic and international efforts to de-escalate the crisis.
Learn more about Ukraine. Scroll below to view our archive of articles and chronology of latest news.
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Sep. 23, 2014
Ukrainian citizens and support groups for wounded soldiers and their families have begun to rally behind long-neglected, resource-starved army as casualties have mounted; soldiers and veterans say Ukrainian armed forces are understaffed, undertrained and underequipped as they confront separatist rebels and Russian forces that are supporting them. MORE
Sep. 23, 2014
Memo From Ukraine; many independent analysts and Ukrainian politicians critical of country's government say Ukraine is less independent from Russia than ever; there is sense that Russian Pres Vladimir V Putin has achieved goal of making Ukraine a shaky and less sovereign nation by backing Ukrainian separatists. MORE
Sep. 22, 2014
Dozens or more of Russian soldiers have died in operations in Eastern Ukraine, exerting pressure on a government that has denied any military involvement in region; officials have pushed bereaved families to keep quiet, providing little information about how their loved ones died and threatening them with loss of compensation. MORE
Sep. 22, 2014
Thousands of Russians march through Moscow in antigovernment demonstration criticizing Pres Vladimir V Putin for what they see as his warmongering in Ukraine; first large-scale protest since March brings out sizable but often silent minority of Putin's critics. MORE
Sep. 20, 2014
Incoming Polish Prime Min Ewa Kopacz says she intends to take somewhat different, more feminine approach to the job; statement is response to question of whether Poland should send weapons to aid Ukrainian government. MORE
Sep. 19, 2014
Polish Pres Bronislaw Komorowski says he intends to call on the United Nations to change its rules to prevent Moscow from vetoing Security Council actions on the region, sign of Poland's unease over the international response to the Ukraine conflict and the country's growing confidence and rising profile in European and trans-Atlantic affairs. MORE
Sep. 19, 2014
Ukrainian Pres Petro O Poroshenko implores US Congress to provide heavy military equipment to Ukraine's soldiers, who are battling with Russian-backed forces in the eastern part of Ukraine. MORE
Sep. 17, 2014
Ukrainian Pres Petro O Poroshenko, seeking elusive military and economic aid from United States, heads to Washington for meeting with Pres Obama; many do not expect Obama to go beyond $70 million in training and nonlethal aid that has already been pledged. MORE
Sep. 17, 2014
Aleksei Kudrin, influential Russian political figure and former aide to Pres Vladimir Putin, warns of consequences to country's policies in Ukraine; says if fragile cease-fire breaks down, Russia may face possible contraction of over 5 percent that could last one to two years. MORE
Sep. 16, 2014
Ukrainian government submits draft law to Parliament that will grant 'special status' to the breakaway Donetsk and Luhansk regions for three years, in keeping with provision of cease-fire agreement with separatists; it is not clear that bill, if it passes, will be acceptable to separatists or their patron in Moscow, Russian Pres Vladimir V Putin. MORE
Sep. 16, 2014
Ukraine's premier soccer team Shakhtar Donetsk has been forced to relocate to Kiev amid turmoil that has rocked its home region in country's east and bombing that damaged its home stadium Donbass Arena. MORE
Sep. 15, 2014
Heavy fighting breaks out between Ukrainian and rebel forces in eastern city Donetsk, killing at least six people in one of most violent clashes since cease-fire was declared. MORE
Sep. 14, 2014
Ukrainian Prime Min Arseniy P Yatsenyuk offers pessimistic assessment of chances of fragile cease-fire with pro-Russian rebels holding; also says Russian Pres Vladimir V Putin intends to conquer Ukraine. MORE
Sep. 13, 2014
United States and European Union broaden and deepen range of sanctions imposed on Russia in retaliation for its intervention in Ukraine; measures deal blow to Russian efforts to develop future oil sources in Arctic and elsewhere, and place further limits on access to American and European capital markets. MORE
Sep. 13, 2014
Saturday Profile of Aleksandr, merchant from Donetsk, Ukraine, who was abducted, detained and tortured by members of Donetsk People's Republic separatist movement; while few dare to speak up about them, such extrajudicial abductions have become commonplace. MORE
Sep. 13, 2014
Ukrainian Pres Petro O Poroshenko says cease-fire pact with pro-Russia separatists appears to be growing stronger by the day; his remarks conspicuously avoid direct criticism of Russia. MORE
Sep. 12, 2014
United States and Europe agree to place additional economic sanctions on Russia over its role in Ukraine despite new cease-fire agreement. MORE
Sep. 12, 2014
Ukraine is scrambling to find other sources of gas after Russia cut off its supply amid fighting in eastern Ukraine, citing price dispute. MORE
Sep. 12, 2014
Editorial praises Obama administration for taking measured steps to reassure Georgia, Ukraine and Moldova about Russia's expansionist streak; welcomes NATO designation of Georgia and four other countries as enhanced partners of the alliance; urges United States to move more quickly to fulfill Georgia's requests for orders from American defense contractors. MORE
Sep. 11, 2014
Many Ukrainians who fled fighting in Donetsk, center of Russian-backed separatist movement, are returning after announcement of a cease-fire; eastern city still feels empty and like a city at war. MORE
Sep. 11, 2014
Ukraine's Pres Petro O Poroshenko says the bulk of Russian forces have withdrawn from Ukrainian territory, move he says heightens chances for lasting cease-fire in southeast. MORE
Sep. 10, 2014
Military Memo; United States is reluctant to step up military assistance to Ukraine for fear that it will lead to an escalation in fighting and provoke Moscow; its $70 million in aid includes rations, radios, first-aid kits and limited supplies of body amour, but no arms, and much of it has yet to arrive. MORE
Sep. 10, 2014
Investigators release evidence that Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was likely struck by a missile before it disintegrated over eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 people aboard; preliminary report by Dutch Safety Board, eight weeks after incident, lends indirect support to assertions that plane was shot down by pro-Russian rebels. MORE
Sep. 10, 2014
Burned-out town of Ilovaisk, Ukraine, bears corpses and wreckage that attest to five-day counteroffensive by pro-Russian rebels that obliterated Ukrainian positions and forced a cease-fire; rebels were backed or led by Russian troops and artillery. MORE
Sep. 9, 2014
Former Ukrainian President Viktor F Yanukovych's lavish estate near Kiev is symbol of how difficult it is to bring about real change in troubled nation; $1 billion property, which has not yet been taken over by state despite him being driven from power over six months ago, stands as warning that Ukraine's troubles reach far beyond war zone in east of country. MORE
Sep. 9, 2014
European leaders endorse expansion of economic sanctions against Russia, but back off putting new measures into effect immediately; decision by European Union to stiffen measures over Ukraine comes as sporadic fighting disrupts Russian-backed cease-fire. MORE
Sep. 8, 2014
Efforts to create some form of decentralized governance in eastern Ukraine face enormous challenge as tensions between Russia and the West approach highest level since end of Cold War; deep mistrust on all sides has sharply increased possibility of long standoff even if further hostilities are avoided. MORE
Sep. 7, 2014
Russian Orthodox Church denies supporting separatist turmoil in Ukraine, but evidence grows of clergy's aiding pro-Russian rebels; Victor Butko, editor of small Ukrainian newspaper in Slovyansk shut down by rebels, witnessed priests blessing rebel fighters and letting them store ammunition on church grounds. MORE
Sep. 7, 2014
White House Memo; Pres Obama sticks to his deliberative approach as crises continue to mount on his watch; his determination to line up support from allies before confronting threats, whether in the Ukraine or from Islamist State terrorists, means that sometimes he has appeared to be a spectator to events outside his control. MORE
Sep. 7, 2014
Cease-fire between Ukrainian government and Russian-backed separatists is shaken as violations are reported around southern Ukrainian city of Mariupol; details of shelling remain unclear. MORE
Sep. 7, 2014
Malaysian government plans to send a search team to the Ukrainian crash site of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 to gather physical evidence to prove that the plane was shot down. MORE
Sep. 7, 2014
Serge Schmemann Quick History column reflects on events of the week, including NATO summit meeting, beginnings of cease-fire in Ukraine and efforts to combat Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. MORE
Sep. 7, 2014
Thomas L Friedman Op-Ed column argues that as the United States faces foreign crises like those involving Ukraine and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, its best option is to lead from within; calls on government to lift self-imposed ban on US oil exports while introducing comprehensive tax reform; argues that reducing global price of oil would be powerful weapon in addressing both threats. MORE
Sep. 6, 2014
Ukrainian government and separatist forces, after months of intensifying combat, sign cease-fire agreement endorsed and laid out by Russian Pres Vladimir V Putin; analysts say that highly tenuous agreement could last depending upon outcome of negotiations over political future of southeastern region. MORE
Sep. 6, 2014
Eastern European nations have been among loudest in calling for more assertive response from NATO to Russia's annexation of Crimea; many of the same countries have not met the military spending commitments that come with NATO membership or still have long way to go in building kind of military strength necessary to deter Russia. MORE
Sep. 6, 2014
NATO announces limited steps to deter Russia in Eastern Europe and starts to marshal broader international support to confront Islamic State in Iraq and Syria in the Middle East; alliance has struggled to find responses to new challenges as it concludes its summit meeting in Wales. MORE
Sep. 6, 2014
Editorial warns that while both Ukraine and Russia have ample reason to embrace cease-fire agreement, Russian Pres Vladimir Putin's past deceitful conduct undermines chances that agreement will be maintained or lead to stability; says NATO must stick by its promises to defend Ukraine from Russian aggression in order to avoid worsening of crisis. MORE
Sep. 6, 2014
Op-Ed article by Canadian Parliament member Chrystia Freeland cites Twitter hashtag RussiaInvadedUkraine, created by Ukrainian activists; holds it has introduced blatantly clear language into conflict influenced by both technological activism and Russian linguistic obfuscations; says language is important in Ukrainian conflict, and that linguistic clarity is needed before moral clarity can be achieved. MORE
Sep. 5, 2014
Western leaders have largely avoided using the term 'invasion' to describe slow-burning conflict in Ukraine that has been fed by a steady flow of Russian weapons, tanks and soldiers across border; sidestepping of term highlights Russian Pres Vladimir Putin's success in blurring the boundary between war and peace, and points up a gulf of perception among Western allies as they gather for NATO summit meeting. MORE
Sep. 5, 2014
United Nations reports that hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians displaced because of the war have found their way into Russia, clinging to promises of work, shelter, pensions and a path to citizenship. MORE
Sep. 5, 2014
Pres Obama and European leaders at NATO summit in Newport, Wales, prepare new round of sanctions against Russia over action in Ukraine. MORE
Sep. 4, 2014
Russian Pres Vladimir V Putin, ahead of NATO meeting focused on Russian aggression, unveils a seven-point peace plan for Ukraine that he claims emerged from talks with Ukrainian Pres Petro O Poroshenko; his plan muddies diplomatic waters, leaving West an excuse for delaying punitive sanctions that would also hurt European economies on verge of new recession, and is expected to have some appeal to war-weary Ukrainians. MORE
Sep. 4, 2014
Pres Obama, speaking in Estonia, condemns Russia's intervention in Ukraine, saying 'brazen assault' on nation's territorial integrity warrants a unified response; rejects Moscow's repeated denials of intervention in Ukraine and calls for NATO's military assistance to Ukraine's armed forces. MORE
Sep. 3, 2014
Officials in Europe and America are searching for strong and appropriate response to Russia's incursion into Ukraine; are meeting to assemble new package of sanctions targeting Russia's banking, energy and defense sectors, but hold little hope that Moscow will reverse course; frustration at inability to deter Moscow follows a shift on the battlefield, where Russian troops have turned the tide in favor of Ukrainian separatists. MORE
Sep. 3, 2014
United Nations refugee agency says fighting in Ukraine has displaced more than a million people. MORE
Sep. 3, 2014
Russian Pres Vladimir V Putin tells European official Joe Manuel Barroso that he could take Ukraine's capital Kiev in two weeks if he wanted to, adding new dimension to tensions building in Ukraine as Russian forces become more involved in the fighting there. MORE
Sep. 3, 2014
Editorial contends Russian Pres Vladimir V Putin has forced on NATO a new and urgent purpose by effectively invading Ukraine; maintains situation in Ukraine has set agenda for NATO's 65th summit meeting; warns that NATO cannot solely be focused on Russia, as world will be looking to it for leadership on range of international crises, including response to Islamic State in Iraq and Syria and situation in Afghanistan. MORE
Sep. 2, 2014
NATO leaders are expected to endorse response to increased Russian military intervention in Ukraine, establishing rapid-reaction force of 4,000 troops, capable of quickly deploying to Eastern Europe; are trying to reassure allies that commitment to collective defense is solid. MORE
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Ukraine's Best Pitch Might Come From the Sidelines
Ukraine plans to haunt this year's gathering of world leaders at the United Nations like the ghost of the organization's charter.
September 23, 2014, Tuesday
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Outgrowing Childhood Horrors in Beslan
Ten years after Chechen separatists took over a school in Beslan, resulting in the death of 186 students, the survivors find a way forward.
September 23, 2014, Tuesday
MORE ON UKRAINE AND: Beslan (Russia) , Chechnya (Russia) , Moscow (Russia) , Russia , Ukraine , Children and Childhood , Education (K-12) , Kidnapping and Hostages , Photography , School Shootings , Terrorism
Ukraine's Neglected and Battered Army Inspires Citizens to Pitch In
As casualties have mounted among Ukraine's outgunned soldiers, citizens and support groups for wounded soldiers have begun to rally behind their army in a rush of patriotic feeling.
September 23, 2014, Tuesday
MORE ON UKRAINE AND: Ukraine , Yanukovych, Viktor F , Russia , Defense and Military Forces
For Many, a Nation That Seems Less Free From Moscow's Dominance Than Ever
Many politicians and analysts say that Ukraine has capitulated to Russia and that President Vladimir V. Putin won what he wanted to win in the attacks on Ukraine — a shaky and less sovereign nation.
September 23, 2014, Tuesday
MORE ON UKRAINE AND: Ukraine , Poroshenko, Petro Olekseyevich , Putin, Vladimir V , Russia
Poroshenko's Presence at U.N. General Assembly Is in Doubt
It was unclear whether President Petro O. Poroshenko would travel to New York to deliver his address as scheduled on Thursday.
September 22, 2014, Monday
MORE ON UKRAINE AND: Poroshenko, Petro Olekseyevich , Ukraine , General Assembly (UN) , North Atlantic Treaty Organization , United Nations , International Relations
Soldiers' Graves Bear Witness to Russia's Role in Ukraine
Even as the Kremlin tries to deny its involvement and families are pressured to keep quiet, the deaths of soldiers sent to fight in Ukraine are impossible to ignore.
September 22, 2014, Monday
MORE ON UKRAINE AND: Russia , Ukraine , Deaths (Fatalities) , Putin, Vladimir V , Defense and Military Forces
Russians Protest Putin's Stance on Ukraine
Thousands of Russians marched through Moscow on Sunday in an antigovernment demonstration criticizing President Vladimir V. Putin for what they saw as his warmongering in Ukraine.
September 22, 2014, Monday
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Explosion Rocks Eastern Ukraine Hours After an Amended Cease-Fire Is Signed
A huge explosion shattered the stillness of an early fall morning in Donetsk, illustrating the fragility of a cease-fire agreed upon two weeks ago.
September 21, 2014, Sunday
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In Ruins of Ukrainian Town, Residents Crave Food, Water and Peace
As residents began repairing the damage in Luhansk and taking stock of the calamity around them, many said they no longer cared about the politics that caused it all.
September 21, 2014, Sunday
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Peace Negotiators Agree on a Buffer Zone in Eastern Ukraine
The deal provides for withdrawal of heavy weapons and foreign fighters from the area.
September 20, 2014, Saturday
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Ukraine Crisis in Maps
The latest updates to the current visual survey of the continuing dispute, with maps and satellite imagery showing rebel and military movement.
Poroshenko Makes Appeal to U.S. Congress
President Petro O. Poroshenko of Ukraine has appealed to the United States Congress for support of his strategy in handling Russian-backed separatists.
O.S.C.E. Caught in Crossfire in Ukraine
Alexander Hug, the deputy chief of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's monitoring mission in Ukraine, said his team came under artillery attack in the country's embattled east.
Ukraine's President Promises Protection
President Petro O. Poroshenko of Ukraine visited an eastern Ukrainian port and promised to defend it from pro-Russian separatists.
Obama 'Hopeful' Over Ukraine Cease-Fire
The president said he was hopeful but skeptical about a cease-fire agreement that was reached Friday between pro-Russian separatists and Ukraine.
Negotiators on Ukraine Cease-Fire
Two pro-Russian rebel leaders, the Ukrainian president and an envoy for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe discussed the cease-fire reached between the separatists and Ukraine.
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Tickets go on sale Wednesday for the annual rivalry football game between Belen Jesuit Preparatory and Christopher Columbus High — two of Miami-Dade's most prestigious all-male Catholic Schools.
The game will be played Saturday, Sept. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the FIU Stadium at 11200 SW Eighth St.
Always a sell out, the game is expected to attract 10,000 spectators, including hundreds of alumni from both schools.
The 9th Annual Football Kickoff Classic is the only time both teams meet during the football season.
"This is a great opportunity for alumni, students, parents and friends of the school to gather together and show support for our student athletes," said Mariano Loret de Mola, executive director of the Belen Alumni Association of Jesuit Schools from Cuba and Miami.
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After many months of hard work and very long hours, Garey launched Bellissima Gel UK Ltd at the 2009 Pro Beauty show, in Manchester, with the help of his close friends Loretta, Nad and myself Emma. Following an amazingly successful show, Garey was very much looking forward to the future.
Unfortunately, only 10 days after the show Garey sadly passed away.
Garey devoted his life to his family, friends and work, always making sure every customer left the salon with a smile on their face. I used to joke that it was like therapy with the bonus of perfect nails at the end of the session! It's therefore no wonder people would travel over 100 miles just to have their nails done by Garey!
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