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Low Energy Accelerated Processing (LEAP) uses microwaves to cure concrete in as little as one-third of the time it takes with conventional steam methods. This technology, which theoretically could suit both precast and cast-in-place concreting applications, is the fruit of research by Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO).
Using microwave technology to cure concrete is not a new concept, but the technology for implementation of the concept is. CSIRO has completed a pilot investigation successfully, and the results are impressive: Concrete samples cured with the LEAP method achieved a compressive strength that matched samples cured by conventional methods but with a much higher early strength gain.CSIRO scientists have moved from laboratory studies to prototypes and are now ready to begin production.
Steam is slower than curing by microwave and heats non-uniformly from the exterior to the interior of the concrete matrix, compromising long-term strength. Microwaves penetrate deep into the concrete and heat uniformly using feedback control.
What makes microwave-cured concrete beneficial is its very early strength. After just 45 minutes of microwave curing, concrete gains a compressive strength of 4351 psi in 5 hours. Microwave-cured concrete continues to show impressive strengths through the 91-day mark.


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Brevard, N.C. – Senior Carrilea Potter scored two goals in her second-to-last home match as the Brevard College Tornados hammered Converse College, 4-0, Friday afternoon in women's soccer action. Brevard moves to 6-10-1 (0-6 South Atlantic Conference) with the win.
The match was plagued by a soggy pitch and blisteringly cold conditions, but that could not stop the Tornados from posting their highest offensive output since the season opener against Columbia College on August 29. With just one home match remaining, head coach Liz Stojetz's club has clinched a winning home record; The Tornados are currently 5-3-1 on the fields of Brevard.
The Tornados crossed the scoring threshold in the 20th minute, when freshman Alyssa Caracena (Raleigh, N.C.) took off on a long run down the right sideline after a beautiful pass from Potter (Sylva, N.C.). Caracena's strike from 20 yards out skipped under the hands of Converse keeper Ashley Mercuri (Mississauga, Ontario) and into the net, putting Brevard in charge, 1-0.
BC's next tally came in the 49th minute. Caitlin Hubbard (Clayton, N.C.) played a short corner kick to Bailey Varley (Concord, N.C.). The freshman phenom swung a perfect cross to the head of Potter, who put it on the board to double Brevard's advantage, 2-0.
Potter capped her brace in the 54th minute after linking up again with Varley. This time it was the freshman whose long sideline run set up a shot, which was stonewalled by Mercuri. But the Valkyrie keeper could not handle the rebound, which dribbled to the foot of Potter and was promptly smoked into the goal, making the score 3-0.
The final Tornado goal came in the 63rd minute from Latoshia Hopewell (Gatlinburg, Tenn.). A poorly-struck pass from the Converse back line was intercepted by Hopewell, who scored on an empty net to raise the final score to 4-0, Brevard.
The secondary statistics were every bit as lopsided as the score line was. Converse (1-17) managed just three shots, two of which were on goal. Brevard, meanwhile, launched 26 shots, 16 of which were on target. BC keeper Sydney Douglas (Houston, Tex.) made two saves to keep the Valkyries off the board, while Mercuri made 12 saves and allowed four goals.
Brevard's next match is Wednesday, when they travel to Jefferson City, Tenn. for a 7:30 p.m. match with SAC rival Carson-Newman College. Converse also takes the pitch again on Wednesday, when they face Anderson College at 7 p.m.


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Chris Christie praises Obama: He's 'kept every promise'
Gov. Chris Christie caused quite a stir in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy when he literally and figuratively embraced President Obama, not long before election day. As Morning Joedevoted the show to Sandy recovery on Monday, the crew spoke to Christie who said he had no regrets about the matter. He further praised Obama for keeping all every promise he made about relief efforts.
Earlier in the show, Joe Scarborough asked Christie to respond to his "far right" critics, questioning whether he had any regrets about his famous embrace. The governor said he didn't because, in the wake of a disaster, presidential politics aren't priority.


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Lecture for school children entitled 'Sport, Ethics and Engineering of the Olympic Games' takes place at the Department of Engineering.
06 Aug 2008
Students from the Department to compete at Formula Student Germany 2008
04 Aug 2008
Four Engineering alumni will represent Great Britain at the Beijing Olympic Games
30 Jul 2008
Professors Malcolm Bolton and Norman Fleck are among the 44 engineers elected the Royal Academy of Engineering
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Dr Sonja Findeisen-Tande takes the winning image.
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The engineering sector is calling for more female recruits.
14 Jul 2008
Eleven of the University of Cambridge's finest teachers were honoured at a reception last month.
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Institute for Manufacturing's 2008 Design Show displays a range of new products.
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Professor Mark Welland and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) establish long-term relationship
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and some quick shit, took me bout 4 or 5 minutes to draw this, my friend told me all people in texas dress like this. hahahaha
Those are not my characters... just some pictures I took in Toronto.
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The 2011 International Builders' Show is less than a month away, and there is something you need to remember: No matter how hard you try, you'll never see every product on display. Why? Because next year's show will include over 1,000 exhibitors occupying over 500,000 square feet of exhibition space, that's why. For this reason, efficiency is important, and we can help.
We've sorted through the contenders and have come up with some of the hottest products among the many thousands that will be in Orlando, Fla. These products will include Kohler's very modern Loure faucet collection and Panasonic's significant expansion of its WhisperGreen line of bath fans. Propex will unveil the NapaWrap Coastal housewrap that is designed to withstand harsh weather, and Generac aims to make automatic standby power more affordable with its CorePower System.
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In this eye-opening account, Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice.
Not only is the cliché flawed - pre-existing passions are rare and have little to do with how most people end up loving their work - but it can also be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job hopping.
After making his case against passion, Newport sets out on a quest to discover the reality of how people end up loving what they do. Spending time with organic farmers, venture capitalists, screenwriters, freelance computer programmers, and others who admitted to deriving great satisfaction from their work, Newport uncovers the strategies they used and the pitfalls they avoided in developing their compelling careers.
Matching your job to a preexisting passion does not matter, he reveals. Passion comes after you put in the hard work to become excellent at something valuable, not before.
In other words, what you do for a living is much less important than how you do it.
With a title taken from the comedian Steve Martin, who once said his advice for aspiring entertainers was to "be so good they can't ignore you", Cal Newport's clearly written manifesto is mandatory listening for anyone fretting about what to do with their life, or frustrated by their current job situation and eager to find a fresh new way to take control of their livelihood. He provides an evidence-based blueprint for creating work you love.
So Good They Can't Ignore You will change the way we think about our careers, happiness, and the crafting of a remarkable life.
©2012 Cal Newport (P)2012 Hachette Audio
"Buy this book if you are over 50"
Yes. Good advice. Thought-provoking ideas.
Some of Peter Drucker's works on knowledge workers and second act careers.
Cal Newport's work is an important contribution to career-planning books. Unlike the reviewer who recommends not to buy the book if you are over 30, I would heartily recommend it for those new to the world of work as well as those who have many years under their belt. Cal's advice on mission plan and good use of career capital can be put to good use by someone who has been in the knowledge working world for a while. If there is a shortcoming, it might be that Cal's perspective is at times narrowed by his academic career. Some of his advice could use refining or evolution for those of us in business. But it is a very good start and, hopefully, not his last contribution to this important area.
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"I Was Stuck For 10 Years, And This Book Saved Me!"
This is exactly the book I needed to listen to. I've felt stuck for more than 10 years because I've been searching for my "calling" or my "life's work", and I've not invested myself into what I WAS doing with my life because I was waiting to discover the passion that lived inside of me before I chose a path in life.
This book explained that I was doing it all wrong and what to do instead. I now realize that diving fully into what I'm doing and becoming really good at it is what will lead to feeling passionate about my career... not waiting for some innate secret wellspring of inspiration to be discovered and then I'll finally "take off". This book really saved me from another 10 years of wasting my life. Highly recommended!
The audiobook was performed really well. I listen to mine at double speed using the Audible app, but I kept having to pause it because the lessons in this book were so incredible that I had to write them down for later. I enjoyed listening to it, and I intend to make this one of the books I listen to every year.
"Absolutely glad I ignored some reviewers."
I do take note of fellow reviewers' input to make buy decisions. But something made me override their advice this time.
I've now listened twice, beginning to end. And certain parts three or four times in quick succession. It will be more in the future. I've decided on this re-listening strategy to get the muck out of my mind, planted by passion preachers. I, however, take full responsibility for following that message.
Cal reminded me of my success method of the past. A method I did not name, or put the required weight on, or thought about, it was just done - deliberately. But it sadly was forgotten, droned out by passion evangelists.
Thank you for writing this book. It helped me GREATLY!
Narration never bothers me. I always have a little chuckle when reading reviews on narrators. I'm just glad someone exerted the effort, saving me the time. The background to that statement: I used to buy computer voices to read text for me. Obviously that was before I discovered Audible.
"Good Counter to all the "Passion" Career Lit"
I often listen to books in the business/ career genre, and have long been troubled by the fact that I really had no idea how to change the downtime activities I enjoyed into my career. I really don't know how to transition from video games and reading sci-fi/fantasy fiction into a sustainable career, and I wasn't sure if I even wanted to try. This book made me realize that maybe I don't have to.
I felt as though the book was a little slow getting into it, but in the end I am glad that I listened to the full book. I really enjoyed that each point he made was tied to a real person interviewed by the author, it made it easier to implement the information in the book. The book's conclusion, in which the author describes the application of his findings in his own life, gave me a lot of ideas about how to improve my own work.
If you have been told by someone that you won't be happy at work unless you "find your passion" and have been discouraged by such mantras, you will enjoy this book. And you won't continue to feel like an un-passionate weirdo in this passion-oriented culture.
I bought this book despite having read the review cautioning about it if you're over age 30 (Im 40). The book's premise was so compelling that I had to judge it for myself. This book suggests a solution, based on a shift in perspective, to the challenge of finding what path is right for you. Its a discussion between chasing your dreams and what I'll call "working" your dreams. Its a wonderful contrast that attempts to answer the question whether chasing passion or whether dedication to improvement is responsible for career success and fulfillment. This discussion is applicable whether you're just starting out searching for answers or find yourself later in life wanting more out of your choices. Its apparent that a tremendous amount of research, along with examples, had been done by the author and used to articulate his theory, which I appreciated. The premise of this book can be debated endlessly, but for me it was outstanding. The knowledge gained from this book will serve me well. Thanks Cal.
"This audio delivers on its Title"
This audio delivers on its title. He argues against following your passion to find the ideal job and instead believes that passion comes after you already become excellent at something.
Very easy to follow and I like how he ties ideas from many other contemporary authors into his work.
I was surprised by how young the author is. Highly recommended for anyone who is planning their career.
A few good summaries of the audio.
"Good Listen"
I took a chance buying this since it is a new book with few reviews. It is a refreshing break from the "passion" based literature that is popular now. It teaches what has become uncommon sense these days - you get out of life what you put into it. Its backed by some research and good anecdotes, and gives needed perspective if you start thinking that you have to "find your calling". Few people find it without investing time, effort, an open mind, and patience, first. Saying that, I still find lots of motivating and helpful ideas in the passion based approach, so its not all black and white to me, but still this book adds a refreshing perspective.
"A bit like Chinese Takeout"
The book title is a little misleading. It should have been called "Triangulate" or "You're not there yet".
The book isn't really about becoming really good at something. It's about finding work in life that is satisfying and remarkable, and that is done by working at things that interest you until you land that dream job. Cal claims he debunks the idea to 'follow your passion', but in my mind he fails to because all of the people mentioned in the book followed their interests and passions and tried various things to get to their life's work or calling in life.
The perfect voice for this book and his reading was flawless.
Not for me. After listening to it I felt I didn't learn a single thing. But then again, I'm 42 and likely not his target audience.
The advice to 'follow your passion' has not been debunked by Cal's book, rather, he just injected more realism and substance to it.
"Great premise, but lacks substance"
I would put in fewer stories! The author tries to follow the Malcolm Gladwell approach of presenting research then a real life example of that research in action, but the implementation of this technique is done poorly and too often.
I loved what Mallow had to say about Steve Martin in this book and I wish he would have dug deeper into that aspect.
I found the premise wonderful, become so good at what you do that you stand out, but a lot of the practical advise was really depressing and uninspiring.
Traveler. Artist. Dreamer.
"Do not buy this book if you are over 30"
While it was refreshing to hear someone saying "follow your passion is too general", the 20 something author lacks life experience to back his claims. This book may be good for someone in high school or college, but if you plan to take charge of your life and choose rebirth in a new chosen field, do not get this book. It's a total let down. He tells you stories of successful people who worked at perfecting themselves since they were teenagers in their chosen line of work. He fails to do the same with the "failures". He mentions a woman who lost everything because she opened up a yoga studio. The woman ventured into a brand new path. Everyone is terrible when they first try something. After years of practice, of course, you become better. He failed to follow her for years and then document her subsequent success or failure. There are many people who reinvented themselves and became great in their chosen path. For example: Julia Child, Martha Stuart, Harrison Ford, Andrea Bocelli, etc.. This author still needs many years of practice and I must say that this book was a big disappointment. This is my summary of this book: read Malcolm Gladwell & Derek Sivers (since a lot of his research comes from them) & start something (anything) when you are a teenager, stick to it, and you will grow to love it. Everything else = failure. Also, take a shot for every time he says" in order words" and whatever you do, don't lose your career collateral!!!!!
"the best career advice i got!"
hands down the best career advice book I've read the last 8years. if your like me, educated but totally confused abt your next step;afraid of missing out on life and are tired of finding your career passion, this is the book. i swear it has made me work harder and less depressed abt my job. mr.newport; thank you for shearing this with us.
"A real must-read"
This is hands-down the best book I've ever read about how to develop your talents and find/create work you love. I only wish I'd come across this earlier in my life!
There's so much in here that it's difficult to summarise. The best thing you could do right now is to stop reading reviews and just buy it. Seriously.
"Best "life advice" book I've come across so far"
Unlike most "self-help" type books, this one doesn't keep hammering home the same point that could have been summarized in one chapter. The points are valid and the examples feel real!
"Such a simple but brilliant lesson."
Ideal for those seeking passion, direction or just a boost. Really enjoyable read with some fascinating theories.
"a masterpiece!"
Having listened to Deep Work by the same author I was very happy learning about the stories and ideas set out in this audio book.
Call Newport is awesome!
"A phenomenal piece of art."
This book has change my view and perception about a passion and it's role in our lives. Thanks this excellent book I learnt to think and act differently. A huge thank you to the author. A life changing material.
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DEDHAM, MA -- A man who worked for a vending company before becoming an officer with the Massachusetts Department of Correction has been convicted of stealing more than $8,000 from vending machines in the greater Boston area owned by Next Generation Vending LLC (Stoughton, MA).
Donald Packard, 37, of Brockton, MA, pleaded guilty on April 8 in Norfolk Superior Court to seven charges of breaking and entering into a depository of money and larceny over $250. After the plea was accepted, Superior Court Judge Kenneth Fishman sentenced Packard to three years of probation and ordered that he pay full restitution to Next Generation Vending.
"This defendant violated public trust by engaging in this criminal conduct while he was a public employee," Attorney General Martha Coakley said. "He is being held accountable for breaking into and stealing thousands of dollars from vending machines."
Packard worked at the Department of Correction at the Bay State Correctional Center in Norfolk, MA, as a corrections officer and resigned in March 2013. Prior to that, he was an employee of a vending machine company whose Massachusetts assets have since been purchased by Next Generation.
Between September 2011 and July 2012, Packard reportedly stole from various vending machines located in the Norwood, Westwood and Dedham areas. The investigation reportedly revealed that all of the vending machines that Packard targeted were originally owned by the vending company that he worked for until 2010. They also all required a particular key that he used during his prior employment.
Packard allegedly kept this key and used it after he was no longer employed with the vending company to access and steal the money from the machines.
In July 2012, Packard was arrested by the State Police and arraigned in Dedham District Court. He was indicted by a Norfolk County Grand Jury and arraigned in Norfolk Superior Court in October 2012. In May 2012, Massachusetts state police, assigned to the attorney general's office, launched an investigation in response to a complaint from Next Generation Vending.
The case was prosecuted by assistant attorney general Sarah Bookbinder with assistance from investigator Taylor Glynn and the Massachusetts State Police. Authorities from the Department of Correction also assisted in the investigation.


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You were in the hospital for spine surgery. You probably had a problem with one or more disk, a cushion that separates the bones in your spine (vertebrae).
You may have had one of these surgeries:
- Diskectomy -- surgery to remove all or part of your disk
- Foraminotomy -- surgery to widen the opening in your back where nerve roots leave your spinal column
- Laminectomy -- surgery to remove the lamina, two small bones that make up a vertebra, or bone spurs in your back, to take pressure off your spinal nerves or spinal column
- Spinal fusion -- the fusing of two bones together in your back to correct problems in your spine
What to Expect at Home
Recovery after microdiskectomy (diskectomy) is usually fairly quick.
After diskectomy or foraminotomy, you may still feel pain, numbness, or weakness along the path of the nerve that was under pressure. These symptoms should get better in a few weeks.
Recovery after laminectomy and fusion surgery is longer. You will not be able to return to activities as quickly. It takes at least 3to 4 months after surgery for bones to heal well, and healing may continue to happen for at least a year.
If you had spinal fusion, you will probably be off work for 4to 6 weeks if you are young and healthy and your job is not very strenuous. It may take 4to 6 months for older patients with more extensive surgery to get back to work.
The length of recovery will also depend on how bad your condition was before surgery.
You will need to change how you do some things. Try not to sit for longer than 20 or 30 minutes at one time. Sleep in any position that does not cause back pain. Your doctor will tell you when you may become sexually active.
You may be fitted for a back brace or corset to help support your back:
- You should wear the brace when you are sitting or walking.
- You may void wearing the brace when you sit on the side of the bed for a short period of time or use the bathroom at night.
Do not to bend at the waist. Instead, bend your knees and squat down to pick up something. Do not lift or carry anything heavier than around 10 pounds (nothing heavier than a milk carton). This means you should not lift a laundry basket, grocery bags, or small children. You should also avoid lifting something above your head until your fusion heals.
Take only short walks for the first 2 weeks after surgery.
- After that, you may slowly increase how far you walk.
- You may go up or down stairs once a day for the first 1 or 2 weeks, if it does not cause much pain or discomfort.
- Do not start swimming, golfing, running, or other more strenuous activities until you see your doctor. You should also avoid vacuuming and more strenuous household cleaning.
Your doctor may or may not send you for some physical therapy after you leave hospital. You will need to learn how to move and do activities in a way that prevents pain and keeps your back in a safe position. These are:
- How to get out of bed or up from a chair safely
- How to get dressed and undressed
- How to keep your back safe when doing work for other activities, eventually including lifting and carrying items
You will also learn certain exercises that help make muscles in your back stronger, and keep your back safe and stable.
Your doctor and physical therapist can help you decide whether or when you can return to your previous job.
Riding or driving in a car:
- Do not drive for the first 2 weeks after surgery. After 2 weeks, you may take short trips when necessary.
- Travel only for short distances as a passenger in a car. Avoid trips where you are sitting for a long period of time. If you have a long ride home from the hospital, stop every 30to 45 minutes to briefly stretch.
Wound Care
Your bandages (Steri-strips) will fall off within 7to 10 days. If not, you may remove them yourself after this time.
You may feel numbness or pain around your incision, and it may look a little red. Check it every day to see if it:
- Is more red, swollen, or draining extra fluid
- Feels warm
- Begins to open up
Keep the incision dry for first 5to 7 days. When you begin showering again, cover the incision with plastic wrap. Do not allow water from the shower head to beat down on the incision. The first time you shower, have someone there to help you. Make sure you check with your surgeon about when you can shower.
Do not smoke or use tobacco products after spine surgery. Avoiding tobacco is even more important if you had a fusion or graft.
Overall, make sure your bathroom is safe.
Pain Management
Your doctor will give you a prescription for pain medicines. Get it filled when you go home so you have it available. If the pain is becoming worse, take your pain medicine to help before the pain becomes very bad.
During the early recovery period, consider taking pain medicine about a half an hour before you are going to increase your activity.
When to Call the Doctor
Call your doctor or nurse if you:
- Have a fever above 101 °F or chills
- Have more pain where you had your surgery
- Have more drainage from the wound, or the drainage is green or yellow
- Lose feeling or have a change of feeling in your arms (if you have neck surgery) or your legs and feet (if you had lower back surgery)
- Have chest pain, shortness of breath
- Have swelling
Also call your doctor if:
- Your back pain begins to worsen and does not get better with rest and pain medicines.
- You are having difficulty urinating and controlling your bowel movements.
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Review Date: 1/17/2013
Reviewed By: C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Also reviewed by A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc., Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, David R. Eltz, Stephanie Slon, and Nissi Wang.


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The Kansas City Chiefs made another bold moves Thursday.
The Chiefs agreed to terms with cornerback Sean Smith on a three-year deal, helping to shore up their secondary opposite cornerback Brandon Flowers. The move also gave the Chiefs the type of lockdown defender they needed to deal with a bevy of talented wide receivers in the AFC West.
Smith was widely considered among the best cornerbacks available in free agency.
The former second-round draft pick out of Utah has spent his entire career with the Miami Dolphins, starting every game each of the past two years, and has 177 tackles and five interceptions in his four-year career.
He started every game as a rookie, but ran into trouble in 2010 he was benched at one point for violating team rules, and lost his starting job to Jason Allen.
Smith admitted that he wasn't taking his job seriously, rededicated himself and became a standout in the Dolphins secondary.
He made a career-high 59 tackles and two picks last season.
Around the league
Falcons • Atlanta found its replacement for Michael Turner by agreeing to terms with free agent running back Steven Jackson on a three-year deal. The 30-year-old Jackson had 1,042 yards rushing and four touchdowns with the Rams last season. It was his eighth straight season with more than 1,000 yards rushing.
Broncos • Denver signed cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, who spent the last two seasons with Philadelphia, to a one-year, $5 million contract.
Also, safety Quinton Carter is facing felony charges alleging that he cheated at a craps game last weekend at a Las Vegas-area casino, authorities said. Security officials reported he was videotaped adding a $5 chip to three bets after the dice already rolled. He faces three counts of committing a fraudulent act in a gaming establishment, a felony in Nevada that carries a possible sentence of one to six years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Seahawks • Seattle finalized a two-year contract with free agent defensive end Cliff Avril, who had 9½ sacks last season for Detroit.
Eagles • Philadelphia signed ex-Ravens cornerback Cary Williams (three years) and ex-Giants safety Kenny Phillips (one year), giving them four new faces in the defensive backfield in a three-day span. They signed ex-Texans linebacker Connor Barwin to a six-year deal shortly afterward.
Vikings • Minnesota agreed to terms with quarterback Matt Cassel just hours after he was released by Kansas City.
Patriots • New England agreed to terms with receiver Danny Amendola on a deal that would reportedly pay him $31 million over five years.


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A BRIERCLIFFE nursery has been rated as 'inadequate' by Ofsted after it failed to meet legal requirements during a recent inspection.
Teaching and management at Jack and Jill Pre-School, based at Briercliffe Community Centre in Jubilee Street, were heavily criticised in a report by inspector Alex Baxter, published yesterday.
Inspectors said boss Kathryn Leeming and her staff had 'not received up-to-date training' and 'missed learning opportunities' for children.
The education watchdog, which visited the nursery in January, said 'the quality of teaching is ineffective' and labelled management of the playgroup 'weak'.
Mr Baxter said: "Assessments are not accurate enough for staff to have an adequate understanding of where children's development falls, as a result, staff are unable to identify children's needs.
"Children's development checks are not completed when they reach between two and three years of age. This is a breach in meeting the legal requirements as set out in the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.
"Consequently, parents and outside agencies are not given a clear understanding of the children's needs and if any additional support is required."
He added: "The manager understands where the setting improvements need to be made and where strengths lie, however, there are currently no plans in place as to when or how these improvements will be made."
The pre-school, which opened in 1991, currently has 18 under-fives on its roll, and was previously rated 'good' following an inspection in March 2010.
Mr Baxter's report did praise the bonds between the nursery's staff, the children and their parents.
No one from the nursery responded to the Lancashire Telegraph when approached for a comment yesterday.


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Mar 23, 2012
"Almost half of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cases are 'child-only' cases, which arise when no adult is included in the benefit calculation."
-- "TANF Child-Only Cases," The Urban Institute on behalf of the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation
A significant share of families receiving TANF cash assistance are "child-only," yet we know very little about how well this assistance meets the needs of the children receiving it. Families receive child-only benefits for many reasons, and each type of case has different implications for the family and the services it may need. A new brief released by the Administration for Children and Families explores what we know about families receiving child-only benefits, and outlines the research that is required to fully understand them. What's clear is there is no one policy solution for meeting these children's needs and more research is needed on the outcomes various policies would have for children.
Families receiving child-only benefits include parental cases, where a parent is present in the home, but does not qualify to receive TANF; and nonparental cases, where no parent is present. Within each of these broad categories, an array of sub-categories exists.
The most common reasons parents do not qualify to receive TANF are because they receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI); are non-citizens who do not qualify for benefits (most legal immigrants are banned from receiving assistance for five years after arrival); have been sanctioned for not meeting TANF work or child support requirements or other reasons; or have reached the TANF time limit.
Nonparental cases occur when the parent is absent from the home and relatives, such as grandparents, aunts or uncles, are raising these children, but are not themselves receiving cash assistance. The children's parents are often deceased, incarcerated, or otherwise incapable of caring for the children, and TANF assistance for this group is typically an alternative to foster care. However, the child-only TANF benefit is significantly lower than the amount that would be received as a foster care payment.
There is a great deal of variation among states in the distribution of child-only cases. Though no comprehensive analysis exists, the brief suggests that demographic differences and the policy choices states have made impact this variation.
States have considerable flexibility in determining how they will implement federal policies. For example, states can choose whether or not to count the income of non-recipient parents or other caregivers when determining eligibility. In some instances, they can also choose to dedicate state funds to providing assistance to parents barred from receiving it under federal law. There is also flexibility in the interaction between child welfare and TANF policies for children in nonparental cases. Both sets of policies are complex, and these choices can lead similar families to be served in different programs.
This state variation is complicated by the complex needs of the children who receive child-only benefits. Many of them are at risk for material deprivation or emotional hardship. Though the experiences of children vary by sub-group and other factors, children whose parents are in the home, but not in the household unit considered for TANF eligibility, are generally poorer than those in nonparental cases. Those living with relative caregivers are likely to be better off economically than those living with their parents, but are at greater risk of poor mental health and unmet emotional and behavioral needs, often due to the traumatic situation that led to them living apart from their parents.
Given this diversity of circumstances, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. As the brief asserts, there is a need for further research to parse out the various links between policy choices and the outcomes and needs of children. In the interim, CLASP recommends policymakers adhere to these themes:
- Formulate policy reforms based on the needs of children: We know that children receiving child-only grants are not a homogenous group. They should not be lumped together and presumed to have the same set of needs simply because they receive the same type of public support.
- Aim to connect children with other resources: Children receiving child-only benefits should be better connected with resources that allow their guardians and caregivers to meet their material and emotional needs. Policy solutions could include increasing the level of assistance for child-only recipients; streamlining the receipt of other public supports such as health insurance and food assistance; and providing additional case management and wraparound services, potentially through school or home-based services.
- Cross train child welfare and TANF case managers: In many cases, these two sets of case managers address the needs of children with similar circumstances. By cross-training these staff, they will be better aware of the two systems and the best ways to serve children and families.


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1. Cleveland - Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia
2. Indianapolis - Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia
3. Jacksonville - Matt Barkley, QB, USC
4. Tennessee - Johnathan Hankins, DT, Ohio State
5. New Orleans - Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah
6. Oakland - John Jenkins, DT, Georgia
7. Kansas City - Tyler Wilson, QB, Arkansas
8. Miami - Kennan Allen, WR, California
9. Carolina - David Amerson, CB, North Carolina State
10. Tampa Bay - DeMarcus Milliner, CB, Alabama
11. St. Louis - Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M
12. St. Louis - Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee
13. Detroit - Sam Montgomery, DE, LSU
14. Minnesota - Barkevious Mingo, DE, LSU
15. New York Jets - Marcus Lattimore, RB, South Carolina
16. San Diego - Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State
17. Pittsburgh - Manti Te'o, LB, Notre Dame
18. Philadelphia - Bjoern Wener, DE, Florida State
19. Dallas - Barrett Jones, OL, Alabama
20. Seattle - D.J. Fluker, OT, Alabama
21. Buffalo - Chance Warmack, OG, Alabama
22. Cincinnati - Eric Reid, S, LSU
23. Chicago - C.J. Mosely, LB, Alabama
24. Green Bay - Jonathan Banks, CB, Mississippi State
25. Denver - Kawann Short, DT, Purdue
26. New England - Robert Woods, WR, USC
27. Arizona - Jake Mathews, OT, Texas A&M
28. New York Giants - Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame
29. Baltimore - T.J. McDonald, S, USC
30. San Francisco - William Gholston, DE, Michigan State
31. Atlanta - Sylvester Williams, DT, North Carolina
32. Houston - Terrence Williams, WR, Baylor
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Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 1:00 am
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I don't really mind the pick of Jake Mathews OT but Arizona will be going back to Levi at LT next year that we they did not try to get someone to replace him this year and Massie has been doing a good job at RT for a Rookie.
Arizona could be looking for a young Safety or DE this year. Both would come in and be back ups just the way Arizona likes to treat its rookies.
Dockett not getting any younger and the backup DE are both older then him. Wilson got a few more years at SS but would but not many.
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I wouldn't mind either Terrance Williams or Kawaan Short for Seattle.
We need a legit #1 type receiver to complement Sidney Rice.
And we don't know if we will resign Jason Jones. If we don't, we need somebody to replace him. If we keep Jones, Short and Jones would provide a brilliant interior rush. Plus they could also back up the 5-tech LE spot that Red Bryant starts at.
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Great Bengals pick
Big thanks to kacymcbryant18 for the sig....^^
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Very good selection for the Steelers if they don't go for secondary help in the first round.
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Love the player, hate the place we're picking.
If we pick second, which I find hard to believe we will, we would probably trade down, but I don't expect you to factor in trades. Anyway, great Indy pick.
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Am I missing something with all the Hankins hype. I've watched alot of him this season and I haven't been impressed at all. He's surely not worth a top 5 pick. Montgomery or Reid would be a much better pick. Even if we went DT, Lotulelei is the better prospect.
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Mosley would be a solid pick up for the Bears.
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Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:26 am
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I think I love you. Sam Montgomery = <3
"Strength is meaningless in o-line play if there is no explosive, or speed-strength, quality to the strength."
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Pass on Barkley. Highest rated DE or CB.
Credit to IPwn for da sig
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Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 10:45 am
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No way Jacksonville takes a QB....Gabbert looks improved enough so far this year that they'll keep him.
Not sold on Cleveland taking a QB either. But agree that Geno Smith is the #1 pick.
As for the Eagles pick, not much thought into it it seems.....We're completely stacked at DE. We took Curry in the 2nd last year and he has rarely even seen the field this year.....We have WAY bigger needs than some depth pick at DE. As much as I love Werner, I am 100% sure we don't pick a DE in the 1st. That is a luxury pick and we can't afford one of those with our glaring holes in the offensive line and at safety. Shoot, we'd pick a WR first round before we'd pick a DE
I assume you just basically looked at Andy's track record when making this selection, knowing he loves taking lineman. We go either O-line, safety, or maybe QB depending how this season plays out with Vick/Foles and if Andy is still our coach.
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Works for me. I love Wilson!
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I like Werner but he doesnt help us we have young talented DE's that cant get PT.
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Anna Kendricks are always nice.
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Poor Vikings pick. Give us a safety or Manti Teo. Maybe even a guard or receiver.
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We need defense, D-Line/LB's/CB's/S's, anywhere. Who ever you think is the BPA on that side of the ball pick him.
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"I know that next week will be an important week. I want to remain with Milan, I've heard nothing from Galaxy, but when it's like this you say it could be good news. ... I love playing football and I
want to remain here [in Milan]." -- The latest from the man himself on the Los Angeles-AC Milan tug-of-war with David Beckham, who played 90 minutes in Milan's 1-0 win
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so semi long story ~dh and i were raised strict christian and both virgins till wedding day. we also married young like real young. i never even made out w/another guy besides dh. sex was taught to be a bad thing something you doint talk about.
then we got married and we just started doin it on our honeymoon like it was always normal. lol but i never had a chance to experement or meet new ppl. even tho i could have had maaany chances. i feel like i missed out on life in that way. i dont wanna cheat or do anything to hurt my dh ever. he is amazing as a husband provider father etc. also we have really good like tantric kind of sex. i cant think of a time since we started 9 yrs ago that i didn't o during sex. he is the one that will keep going until i have mine (or 5) as long as it takes lol so we arent lacking there.
but i am just starting to come into my own way sexually n i feel way more sexy then i ever did. i'm enjoying dressing cute @ work and getting flirty w/ ppl. is that bad? should i not risk it? i of ocurse wont go and have sex w/someone but i am crazing a little adventure just bc i never had it and now i'm pushing 30 and this is the way its going to be till i die!! so idk i dont want to screw up but i also dont want to miss out on anything in life n let myself go. wdyt>?
btw i would never tell this to dh (dear husband) bc it would hurt him and i wouldnt want to hear he was in the same boat :( i'm a mess. pls dont judge.


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WATCH: Jay Z takes London Tube to his own concert
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Jay Z is making waves on his Magna Carta World Tour. The tour kicked off earlier this month in England and over the weekend he played back-to-back shows at London's O2 Arena.
According to the British newspaper "The Guardian," the rapper and his entourage were spotted taking the London subway system to their Saturday night concert. Jay was reportedly joined by producer Timbaland as well as Chris Martin from Coldplay.
A video posted on the "Guardian's" website shows the rapper and his bodyguards being swarmed by camera phone-wielding fans as they walk through London's North Greenwich tube station.
This isn't the first time Jay Z taken mass transit to a concert venue. Prior to the end of his eight night concert series at Brooklyn's Barclays Center last year, Jay hopped on the New York City subway system on the way to his show.
Guess he really likes public transportation!
The O2 Arena tweeted a photo of the whole crew on the train:
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June 23, 2011 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
Body Scanner Producing L-3 Communications Increases Political Gifts, Targets Power Brokers
November 24, 2010 | The political action committee of L-3 Communications -- one of the two defense contractors behind the full-body scanning machines now used in more than 60 U.S. airports -- has doled out more political cash this election cycle than at any other time, the Center for Responsive Politics has found.
Outside Groups Spend Millions of Dollars on Messages Targeting Embattled Congressional Candidates
October 27, 2010 | On Tuesday, nearly four dozen outside groups spent a staggering $38.2 million on independent expenditures across the country. It's one of the largest single influxes of outside money flowing into political ads this year, according to an analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics.
Tracking Your Representatives' Health Care Cash
June 25, 2009 | Here's a cool tool that brings together data from various parts of OpenSecrets.org to show how much money each current lawmaker has raised from various health-related industries and the health sector overall since 1989 (including President Obama's haul).
Congressmen Overseeing Defense Budget Got $8 Million from PMA Group and Clients
March 2, 2009 | The FBI hasn't been the only group continuing to investigate lobbying firm PMA Group, which specializes in securing federal earmarks for its clients. At the Center for Responsive Politics, we've expanded our original analysis of contributions from the lobbying firm to lawmakers, specifically those on the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, to include contributions from PMA's clients, as well.
Embattled Lobbying Firm PMA Targeted Members of Defense Committees
February 12, 2009 | The close ties between Rep. John Murtha and a Washington lobbying firm raided by the FBI have put the powerful Pennsylvania Democrat under greater scrutiny. The lobbyists at PMA Group have been Murtha's fifth most generous campaign donor over time, but he is just one of 284 members of the 111th Congress who have collected money from the firm, which specializes in securing federal earmarks for its clients. In total, PMA Group's employees and its political action committee have given current members of Congress $3.4 million since 1989.
Brothers Grim: Is Lehman Next?
September 12, 2008 | Uncle Sam bailed out Freddie Mac and the company's twin sister, Fannie Mae, this week, and the next in line in the Wall Street family to get a helping hand might just be Lehman Brothers. Executives at the struggling investment bank are looking to sell the company with assistance from the government--and fast--as its stock plunges. Although the government isn't expected to completely bail out Lehman Brothers, the fourth-largest U.S. investment bank, the company has built a strong financial relationship with politicians over the years and coincidentally ranks fourth in the largest contributors in the race for the White House.
Update: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Invest in Lawmakers
September 11, 2008 | When the federal government announced two months ago that it would be seizing mortgage buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, CRP looked at how much money members of Congress had collected since 1989 from the companies. On Sunday the government proceeded with the takeover and we've returned to our data to bring you the updates, this time providing a list of all 354 lawmakers who have gotten money from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (in July we posted the top 25).
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The University of South Carolina will make sustainability research one of its top target areas as part of a new initiative to identify, unite and promote research across the university.
Sustainability is the first in a series of research initiatives that USC will identify, said Stephen Kresovich, vice president of research and graduate education at USC. The rapidly expanding field encompasses many areas, including biology, public health, business and economics, architecture, civil and environmental engineering, earth and ocean science, physical and human geography and law.
"In practical terms, the field recognizes that in a world of limited capital and resources, creative solutions to pressing environmental issues are key, but so are economic and societal realities," Kresovich said. "Sustainability science is a forward-thinking approach that seeks real-world solutions to real-world problems by bringing together participants who otherwise would seldom communicate with each other."
Dr. Brian Helmuth, a professor of biological sciences, will be the special adviser for the sustainability research initiative at USC and work with faculty across campus to advance sustainability research.
"We have real-world problems that have to be solved: we need to create jobs, we need clean sources of power and we need to feed our nation," Helmuth said. "However, that doesn't mean we have to address these issues at the expense of our children and grandchildren by depleting our resources or destroying our environment. Sustainability research searches for new ways of thinking that are both economically sound and environmentally sensible that will allow us to address the demands of the present without sacrificing the needs of the future."


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The buzzing single, "Be Like" provokes many as it points out common flaws found in women who don't particularly have everything in order. Rico Love isn't trying to judge anyone when it comes to his rising single, "Be Like." As a songwriter, he's only trying to provoke thoughtful questions among fans as well as himself.
In this iHeartRadio exclusive, Rico gives women a few tips on how to identify if they're walking around with "Be Like" tendencies. You'll also learn what "struggle meals" he loved growing up, the concept behind the "Be Like" video and more.
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Thread: Baby Traveller
26th March 2012 01:14 AM #1
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Baby Traveller
School is off for my son and we are planning to have a holiday in a nearby province. It is a 6-hour trip via an automobile. This is our first out-of-town family trip with our 4-month old baby. Is it already safe for my baby to travel for a long period of time? What if the roads are bumpy/rocky? Will it have a bad effect on her?
26th March 2012 01:35 AM #2
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Your 4 month old will likely be in a semi-reclined position in her car seat, so a 6 hour trip would be fine for her (structurally). You'll want to plan on making frequent stops so everyone can get out and stretch their legs, use the bathroom, and you can feed your baby.
Also know that she may do great on the trip, or she may not like it. Just be prepared that you may have to stop very often along the way if she doesn't like it.
If you breastfeed her, you may want to take a dummy/pacifier just in case you find that she's fussy and sucking helps to settle her.
My guess is that a bumpy road, that won't bother her, but you may want to be sure her head is supported well on each side. If you don't have a good head support, you can roll up a cloth nappy or a receiving blanket and place those on either side of her head to help support the neck in case of any big bumps.
The jostling from the bumpy ride may actually sooth her, but you'll want to be careful about supporting that head if you come across an area that has larger rocks.
Hope this helps,
30th March 2012 12:29 AM #3
We took our son on a trip a similar length to this when he was also 4 months old. I think your baby will be quite safe in their car seat. If I remember rightly, my son slept for most of our journey! The motion in the car tends to make him nod off. I did have to stop half way to feed him though as he was breastfeeding around every 3 hours at that age.
Does your daughter seem to enjoy listening to nursery rhymes or children's songs? You might want to have a cd ready. We also brought some special little toys for him to play with on long journeys. Nowadays, we keep one toy especially for playing with in the car.
Let us know how you get on.
30th March 2012 04:34 PM #4
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Though I have four little ones, I can only clearly remember traveling during early infancy with the youngest and the oldest, so I will tell you how that went for me.
With my youngest daughter, we moved when she was a little over a month old, which involved multiple two hour drives back and forth. I also took her alone to visit a friend five hours away when she was around three months old. With my oldest daughter, we had to take a five hour trip when she was around six weeks old. So, I definitely have some experience with this.
First of all, I would not worry about the rocky road too much. Your child should be safely protected from too much jarring by their child seat, just as the others have said.
As Kate said, you should be prepared for the trip to go either way. With my oldest, traveling long distances was a breeze. She slept most of the ride, I think we stopped maybe once on a five hour trip for eating and diaper changes.
With my youngest, she was a little more restless. We had to stop three-four times on a five hour trip for feeding, diaper change, etc. There is really no way to tell how things are going to work out. I have found that traveling during times when baby would normally sleep, such as early in the morning or during night, can help to ensure they rest most of the journey. However, be prepared to make plenty of stops along the way.
Good luck and have fun!
1st April 2012 07:08 PM #5
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Thanks Kate!
Though my baby was fast asleep for the entire trip, I just made sure that her head was protected from the bumps. Like what you've said, I rolled a blanket and placed it beside her head for support. Indeed we enjoyed our short vacation.
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1st April 2012 07:12 PM #6
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Hi ljmarsden,
My baby slept almost the entire travel. I had no difficulties with her since she only wakes up whenever its time for her to breastfeed. I think she enjoyed the trip considering that the weather is very warm.
1st April 2012 07:17 PM #7
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Thanks for the insight mom2many!
Yes we did have a couple of stopovers for us to eat, stretch our legs, and to go to the restroom. My baby was fast asleep for the entire travel. I just made sure that her head is safe and protected from the bumps in the road. I placed a rolled blanket on her head to support it from moving.
I think she did enjoy our trip!
2nd April 2012 03:33 AM #8
That's excellent news charibelle_925: well done! I hope you enjoyed your trip too!


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The MCLA doesn't currently track the brands worn by each of its teams but it's expected that the number of teams wearing Nike will increase in the coming years. Nike will also have more of a presence at MCLA events, including the MCLA Tournament in Denver, which has been the league's marquee event in its 14-year history.
"For over 30 years Nike has been providing innovation and technology through our products to the best athletes and programs around the world," says a spokesperson from Nike. "Serving the collegiate athlete is core to our brand. Our team business, especially lacrosse, has moved forward to meet athlete's expectations and the increasing demand for the best apparel, footwear and equipment in the industry. We are thrilled to partner with MCLA in an effort to provide the best products to support their programs."
The MCLA has garnered a substantial following over the last few seasons, particularly in the western part of the country where there are fewer NCAA lacrosse programs. In 2010, the MCLA had games broadcasted on national television, including the Division I semifinals and Division I and Division II finals on Fox College Sports. The partnership with Nike means even more recognition for the MCLA and its teams.
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