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notself wrote:Just out of curiosity, how would you rate the compliance to the Vinaya by the lineage of Bhante Henepola Gunaratana (if you know)? He is the abbot of the Bhavana Society of West Virginia, USA.
BlackBird wrote:I think Ayya Khema and her Nun's we're pretty strict on the Vinaya code?
BlackBird wrote:I think Ayya Khema and her Nun's we're pretty strict on the Vinaya code?
pilgrim wrote:Ajahn Chandako, in his letter, says:
""If the ordination had been independent of Bodhinyana Monastery, Ajahn Brahm would not have been able to take credit for it. Many people I have spoken to think that what was most important to Ajahns Brahm and Sujato was that they go down in history as the ones who revived the bhikkhuni order in the Theravada tradition."
I know the Ajahn is a forest monk, but surely he must know that the bhikkhuni order was revived in the eighties and that there are now hundreds of bhikkhunis all over the world including the west. Or is he is talking about western monks only. Ordinations by Asian monks don't count?
notself wrote:I for one do not consider Thailand to be the sole arbiter of Theravada Buddhism. If Thailand doesn't want to follow the wishes of the Buddha that is their affair, but I think that the leadership of Theravada will shift to those groups and nations who do recognize Bhikkhunis. I fear that Thailand will become a backwater of Buddhist thought and practice.
Bankei wrote:I think some Dhammayut monks do not recognise the validity of the Mahanikaya lineage. WPP monks are ordained under this lineage. King Mongkut (before he was king) certainly thought the lineage was broken and corrupt otherwise he wouldn't have sought out a Mon lineage to re-ordain in and 'create' a separate Nikaya.
BudSas wrote:To be fair, on the issue of bhikkhuni ordination, I believe Myanmar is mor conservative than Thailand. Although not officially recognized, Bhikkhuni Dhammanada and her monastery are allowed to operate in Thailand.
Kester wrote:Hi
I used to be a monk in the Thai forest tradition six years, ...metta
(formerly Bhikkhu Santi(dhammo))
gavesako wrote:BlackBird wrote:I think Ayya Khema and her Nun's we're pretty strict on the Vinaya code?
I think both Bhante G and Ayya Khema did so. The latter actually said (I am told) that the Vinaya is not really necessary and that one only needs to keep the basic ethical precepts, so she was eating in the afternoon, etc. This raises some doubts naturally about the need to obtain the status of "bhikkhuni" in the first place.
To summarize, the ordination of bhikkhunis at Bodhinyana Monastery happened as it did because it seemed clear that any consultation with the Wat Pah Pong Sangha would have led to it being blocked. It is indeed regrettable that the ordination had to happen in this way, but sometimes, as in the present case, there is no good alternative. However, I do not believe that any irreparable rift in the Sangha has been created. There is a storm right now, but like all storms it will pass. I firmly believe that in the long run this decision to ordain bhikkhunis will be regarded as appropriate given the difficult circumstances. Now we all need to act for conciliation and understanding, to look to the future good of Buddhism and let go of any remaining bad feelings.
Bankei wrote:Was the Bhikkhuni preceptor a Bhikkhuni with 12 years standing?
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Our first degrees, B.A.'s to brothers Charles and George Dinnies from New York, were awarded in 1817. A number of students spoke at the 1817 commencement, which was more a public demonstration of the students' oratorical ability than the kind of ceremony we would expect today. Charles was the salutatorian and, according to the program, the first to speak. George, the valedictorian, also spoke. The program lists no non-students as speaking. The same format was followed until 1831, when Daniel J. Desmond, a diplomat and a lawyer from Philadelphia, was invited to deliver the first annual Philodemic address. Mr. Desmond received a master's degree from the University in 1831, but it seems likely that this was an honorary degree, as he had been admitted to the Philadelphia bar in 1818 and there is no record in the Archives to suggest that he actually attended classes here. If so, he would seem to be our first "external" commencement speaker.


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ERROR: Could not connect to Kismet server 'localhost:2501' when I run Kismet?
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I have a wireless card with chipset Intel 4965 a/b/g/n and I use Live CD of BackTrack4.
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Yankee Alex Rodrguez has been suspended by Major League Baseball for 211 games which includes the entire 2014 season starting Thursday.
Rodriguez, a three-time Most Valuable Player and baseball's highest-paid star, will be allowed to continue playing until his appeal is heard.
"I am disappointed with the penalty and intend to appeal and fight this through the process. I am eager to get back on the field and be with my teammates in Chicago tonight," Rodriguez said in a statement.
"We are compelled to address certain reckless and false allegations concerning the Yankees' role in this matter," the Yankees said in their statement. "The New York Yankees in no way instituted and/or assisted MLB in the direction of this investigation; or used the investigation as an attempt to avoid its responsibilities under a player contract; or did its medical staff fail to provide the appropriate standard of care to Alex Rodriguez."
A-Rod admitted four years ago that he used performance-enhancing drugs while with Texas from 2001-03 but has repeatedly denied using them since.
A-Rod is the final player to be punished in the Biogenesis case.
The Major League Players Association backs Rodriguez's appeal of his suspension. "We agree with his decision to fight his suspension. We believe that the Commissioner has not acted appropriately under the Basic Agreement. Mr. Rodriguez knows that the Union, consistent with its history, will defend his rights vigorously," they said in a statement.
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By Lesli Nolen
Published June 2011
Well, it has been a busy couple of months at the Nolens' house. We have all turned another year older, had a block party at our church, Skylar graduated the 4th grade, summer time is here and Father's Day is just around the corner. But I wanted to share Skylar's birthday with you.
This year was special for Skylar. She turned 10 years old. She is officially double digits; or as she put it, "The big 1-0." Needless to say she was pretty excited to turn 10, and she was pretty excited to be spending her birthday with the gang from Ragtown Gospel Theater, not knowing they had a little something special for her.
The name of the play we were going to see was called, "Heaven." This was their last performance of this particular play and we couldn't miss it. Skylar was so happy to be spending her birthday listening to Chip Polk play the piano and sing and seeing Glenn Polk take to the stage in character. But she had no idea a little birdy (Thank you Randy and Sharan Bush) had told Chip it was her 10th birthday.
We took our seats directly in front of the stage about four rows back, and the show began. A sweet spirit filled the room and the stage came alive when Chip began his soulful renditions of classic Gospel songs. Then about half way through his performance, he stood next to the baby grand piano and asked Skylar if she would please stand. She did; she shy fully rose from her seat and stood there. Chip then told the sold out crowd of over 300 people in the audience that it was her 10th birthday and she wanted to spend it with him! Skylar was enjoying the spotlight, and then, while everyone was clapping, she turned around and gave her princess wave. It was awesome! A very wonderful moment, a moment I don't think she'll ever forget. A moment I don't think I'll ever forget. But it wasn't over. Chip then dedicated the next song to her: "Jesus Loves Me." He sang that song and it brought tears to my eyes. There was my 10-year-old little girl praising our God at Ragtown Gospel Theater on her 10th birthday. All I can say is, wow—God is good.
After a short intermission, I dried my eyes and it was time for Glenn to take the stage. He played the character of King Solomon, the Archangel Michael, Mary's sister, Martha, and the king himself, Elvis, in a divine comedy called "Heaven." It was another riveting performance by Glenn. If you haven't been to Ragtown Gospel Theater in Post, Texas, yet, you are missing out!! Needless to say Skylar had an amazing birthday thanks to some amazing people.
Skylar also got to celebrate her birthday again with her friends. She had a great time skating, eating and opening presents and I'm sure everyone there heard the story I just told you at least once.
Moving on, we now get to celebrate Father's Day. And I'm going to brag just a little bit. Breech, my husband, is a wonderful father. Skylar loves her daddy very much and always tries to make him feel special, not just on Father's Day but every day. Breech is the dad that will hit golf balls with her, throw the ball with her, have a water fight in the house (something I would never do). He is the one that gets will to be a kid with her, something I'm not very good at. Sometimes I wish I could be the dad and not the mom. Mom is the strict one, always telling the kids what to do, making the lunch, taking them to school, being the grown-up. Now don't get me wrong, Breech does the grown-up thing too, but in our house, dad is the cool one and mom is, well, mom. I love how Skylar looks forward to her dad's birthday and Father's Day and she can't wait to do something special for him. She truly enjoys showing her love for him and he deserves every bit of it.
So to all the fathers out there, I hope you have a wonderful Father's Day! May you all be blessed today and every day.
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The Leader's Forum and Exhibition 2012, hosted by the National Housing Federation, will present and debate the latest ideas from experts to help housing chief executives and chairs meet the challenges posed by the difficult political climate.
Economist Andrew Sentance, Green Party leader Caroline Lucas MP and Shadow Health Secretary John Healey MP will be some of those attending the forum at London's Victoria Park Plaza on 21-22 February 2012.
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Tigerville, S.C. - The Tornados and the Crusaders faced off for the second time this season on Tuesday night at Hayes Gymnasium. Brevard, winners of the first match in five games, did not need all five this time in knocking off North Greenville, 25-20, 20-25, 25-17 and 25-17.
With the win, Brevard improves to 10-4, 1-3 in the SAC, while North Greenville falls to 7-12.
Brooke Seaman led all hitters, racking up 14 kills with a 20.0% hitting percentage. Chelsea Larsen added 12 kills and 12 digs to the attack while Ashlie Morrison had nine kills. Bethany Stevenson and Lindsey Rogers set up the attack with 23 assists and 17 assists respectively.
On the defensive side, Rebecca Schoonover had one of the best performances in her career with 27 digs in the four games. Chelsey Trojan added 15 digs and Cori Emory notched eight of her own as the Tornados held the Crusaders to a 5.8% hitting percentage for the contest.
At the net, Seaman had six total blocks, while Jordei Osby, the SAC's leader at the net, had four.
North Greenville was led by Anjelica Wilcox with 10 kills, hitting 14.3%. Sara Beth White and Charlotte Swain each had five kills to add to the attack. Gabbrielle McKinley had 27 assists for the contest.
On the defensive side, Kaitlyn Harris led the Crusaders with 22 digs, and Kayla OKelly had four blocks.
The Tornados and Crusaders battled throughout the first set with Brevard holding the slight lead at 11-8 on a kill by Morrison.
The teams traded points, but Brevard went up by five on Larsen's kill to make it 15-10.
The Crusaders were able to bring the game back within three points on several occasions, but an emphatic kill by Seaman clinched game one for the Tornados, 25-20.
North Greenville came out firing in the second set behind Melissa Ragsdale's serve, going up 11-4 as the sophomore from Pelzer, S.C. put in four acces.
Brevard made a late rally, bringing the game back to 24-20 as Seaman placed an ace, but Lauren Hawkins hammered home the winning point to give game two to the host, 25-20.
The third set was like the first as the Tornados used a 4-1 run to go up 13-9 on Stevenson's kill off the assist from Schoonover.
The Tornados kept the lead the remainder of the set before Seaman again drove home the winning point as Brevard won the pivotal third set, 25-17.
Smelling blood, the Tornados went for the kill, going up 10-4 on Trojan's serve as kills by Trojan, Larsen and Atkinson gave Brevard the early lead.
Brevard continued to press as the game went on as back-to-back kills by Larsen put the game at 19-8.
North Greenville attempted a late rally, going on a 9-4 run, but a service ace by Larsen finished the match in favor of the Tornados, 25-17.
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House Package of Higher Education Bills Tackles Critical Issues; More Work Needed to Improve Access and Success for Low-Income Students
Jul 28, 2014
By Amy Ellen Duke-Benfield, Tim Harmon, Evelyn Ganzglass, and Elizabeth Lower-Basch
Last week, the House passed four bipartisan higher education bills critical to low-income, non-traditional students. Unlike the Senate, the House Education and Workforce Committee is taking a piecemeal approach to reauthorizing the Higher Education Act, and these bills are part of that plan. The bills address a number of CLASP's higher education objectives—such as increasing data transparency for students, better targeting of education tax credits to low-income students, and providing greater means for students pursuing competency-based education—but do have shortcomings, particularly for the growing proportion of non-traditional undergraduate students.
H.R. 4983 – Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act, passed on Wednesday, would "provide students and families with the information they need to make smart decisions about higher education," according to Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training Chairwoman Virginia Foxx. The legislation creates a consumer-tested College Dashboard website that would replace existing Department of Education consumer websites, including the College Scorecard and College Navigator. The legislation would include two major improvements in currently available consumer information for postsecondary students. First, graduation rates would be publicly reported (not simply disclosed as under current law) for Pell Grant recipients, subsidized Stafford loan borrowers, and students not receiving any federal aid. Second, the graduation rate data would be provided for non-first-time students, in addition to first-time students, as is currently reported in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System IPEDS.
In spite of these improvements, a critical shortcoming of the legislation is its approach to post-graduation employment and earnings results. The bill contains only a requirement to include a link to "national and regional data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on starting salaries in all major occupations." While national and regional salary survey data can be an important part of the context for interpreting post-graduation earnings results, these data alone are hardly a substitute for institution and program-level employment and earnings results for actual graduates.
The Center for Postsecondary and Economic Success at CLASP recently published a working paper on the importance of employment outcome data in improving the transparency of postsecondary education and training. A key finding of this report is that consumers want to know about the post-graduation employment and earnings for recent alumni of postsecondary institutions, because increasing their prospects for stable employment and improved earnings are central to their motivation to enroll in postsecondary instruction. Leaving students, parents, and the public in the dark about these results would be a big setback for the cause of improved transparency and consumer awareness.
H.R. 3136 – The Advancing Competency-Based Education Demonstration Project Act, also passed last week, directs the Secretary of Education to implement demonstration projects to explore ways of delivering education and disbursing student financial aid that are based on learning rather than time. The Act authorizes the Secretary to waive statutory and regulatory requirements related to a minimum number of hours of instruction and other restrictions that impede creation of competency-based programs and to conduct an annual evaluation of the demonstration programs. This legislation is consistent with CLASP's call for a national conversation about moving to a competency-based education, training and credentialing system.
The House also passed H.R. 4984 – The Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, which requires students participating in federal loan programs to receive counseling each year at the beginning or prior to accepting the student loan and when they exit their program. In addition, it adds to the information that must be provided to students as part of loan counseling. It also requires institutions of higher education to provide financial counseling to Pell Grant recipients.
Finally, H.R. 3393 The Student and Family Tax Simplification Act, which was passed on Thursday, would consolidate four existing education tax credits, including the Hope Credit, the Lifetime Learning Credit, the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC), and the tuition and fees deduction, into one permanent AOTC. When this bill was introduced last fall by Reps. Diane Black (R-TN) and Danny Davis (D-IL), CLASP along with our partners in the Higher Education Tax Reform Consortium had applauded it as an important step forward in simplifying the multiple tax benefits that support higher education and in making these credits more useful to low-income students. H.R. 3393 would make permanent the partially refundable AOTC and would increase the portion of the credit that is refundable. In addition, it would improve coordination between Pell grants and the AOTC and would ensure that Pell grants are never counted as taxable income. Under the original bill, the costs of the expanded refundability would have been offset by lowering the income eligibility limits for the AOTC and by eliminating the Lifetime Learning Credit. When the bill was brought to the House Ways and Means Committee in June, Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) amended it to restore the current income limits, which would keep the credit available to higher-income families and increase the cost of the bill by $60 billion over 10 years. The Ways and Means Committee also approved a series of costly bills that would make permanent corporate tax preferences. CLASP has deep concerns about this piecemeal approach, which will make it harder for Congress to eventually come to agreement on a balanced package that includes tax reform and sequester replacement. Moreover, to the extent that new funds are available for higher education, we would prefer as much as possible of these funds to be provided through Pell Grants, rather than tax credits. For more information about this bill, see CLASP's "Education Tax Credits Bill Takes a Partisan Turn on Way to House Floor."
CLASP looks forward to working with Congressional staff to improve upon the bills as part of a comprehensive reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.


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I don't know if this is a stupid question, but I need help identifying a plant I read about a while ago that I can't remember the name of. It's from Brazil, small, 6-8 inches, I think, forms a round mound of shorter grass-like leaves with a single tall flower spike coming out of it. The flower spike is topped with a ball of small, daisy-like flowers that look metallic bronze before they're open. You'd think that with that detail I'd be able to name the darn thing, but I just can't. It's driving me crazy!
I don't know if this is only in the UK, but on TV when presenters interview someone who does not speak english, how do they understand each other?The interview is shown as a 2 way conversation, but with each speaking their own language (eg one english, one spanish, with the spanish subtitled for the viewers) with no pauses inbetween. I presume that there is editing involved, but frequently the camera angles are so varied (or interviews are carried out in a moving vehicle) that you can tell there is no interpreter in the near vacinity.Maybe I have low expectations of the presenters, but I'm sure that most are not sufficiently bi-lingual to accomplish this unaided, or even good enough actors to ignore the invisible translator, or ignore the distraction from the invisible earpiece
Okay, I know an Anglophile is someone who loves all things British, but is there a word for someone who loves all things Irish? Or Celtic in general?
Is there a washable pad that can be used in the kitchen? I have a renter that drinks coffee. In an effort to be very thoughtful he places a paper towel under his coffee mugs that he keeps next to his coffee maker to catch spills so they won't stain my 1970 white with gold flecks laminate countertop. I'm looking for something that would replace the paper towels he uses to eliminate the waste of paper, that's dishwasher safe and that's half the size of a cutting board. Anybody know of any such thing?
A table mat? Wipeable but not washable. I don't know what they are called in the US, but they are effectively coasters for plates.
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Barry Hearn believes Orient will have written the script for a new version of the Cinderella movie if they can crown a fairytale season with promotion at Wembley on Sunday.
The O's are just one win away from the Championship and their chairman insists victory would complete a remarkable story fit for the big screen.
Hearn said: "I've been fortunate to have been involved in some massive events but this would be right up there if we got promoted. To go up with this squad with the budget they've got, being underdogs all year, would be a Cinderella story.
"It's a fairy story. The club is Sleeping Beauty, Russell Slade is Prince Charming and he has kissed her and woken her up."
Hearn continued: "Fight fans will remember James J Braddock beating Max Baer and they turned this into a film called Cinderella Man. If we can go on and win on Sunday then we will have created the script for another Cinderella movie."
Russell Slade has managed Orient on one of the smallest budgets in the division and has not spent a transfer fee on a player during his four-year tenure.
The O's boss recently won the joint LMA League 1 manager of the year alongside Wolves' Kenny Jackett and Hearn insists there is no one he would rather have in charge of the club.
"I can't speak highly enough of Russell and the job he's done," Hearn said. "What he has achieved with a budget of less than £2m, Kenny Jackett has achieved with £20m. He gives me 100 per cent every single day and I'd love him to be here for a long time. I'm sure Russell wants to manage at a higher level but hopefully he can do that with us.
"He's cemented his status as an Orient legend and is our most successful manager in terms of a win percentage. He has done everything I could have asked from him.
"I always believe in giving people the responsibility and time to do a job and he's a great example of what that can get you."
Hearn added: "You have to be prepared to go through bad times and you have to show character which this team has got in abundance.
"He is integral to that as his man management is his biggest strength. We couldn't have a better manager because there isn't one out there."
Orient have been run prudently under Hearn with Slade managing the club's recruitment through a collection of free transfers. The chairman believes Orient are an example to other clubs at this level but accepts they need to win promotion to avoid making a loss.
The sports promoter, who is preparing for two trips to Wembley with a full house attending the Carl Froch v George Groves fight at the end of this month, said: "It always amazes me how many people make mistakes in football when they overspend and lose their business intelligence. We have adjusted to the reality of living within our resources, paying our bills and not going into administration.We have played it dead straight and sometimes good guys get paid back.
"You have to plan a strategy and we are a good example in this division. We still lose money at this level but it's virtually impossible not to unless you go on a cup run. But if we got into the Championship we would avoid a loss."
Hearn will not forget the scenes last week when he celebrated in the directors' box alongside the squad, in front of the supporters, following their semi-final win over Peterborough United. He insists the supporters deserve their chance to celebrate at Wembley.
Hearn said: "I don't think anyone who has been to Orient would be able to remember a night like it. The whole place was rocking and it was something that I will never forget. It will go down in legend.
"Standing on the top of the balcony will go down as one of the top ten moments in my sporting life but I hope we can go a bit better on Sunday.
"Last week was like climbing Everest and we're going to have to climb an even bigger mountain on Sunday."
Orient had already sold 20,000 tickets by the end of Monday and the increased demand has led to the club taking on an extra 5,000 seats for the Wembley final.
"The support has been amazing," Hearn said. "We sold about 8,000 tickets for season ticket holders which was nearly three per ticket. But it's just gone through the roof at the start of this week with fans queuing down to Coronation Gardens. I think we sold 8,000 tickets online in just two hours."
He added: "The fans have been unbelievable and helped take our average attendance up to 5,500 this season. I'm so pleased they are seeing some benefits because they are the heart and soul of the club and deserve this success.
"It seems like anyone with East End connections has bought a ticket and we just hope that they come back and watch us next season.
"It's hard to describe what it would feel like getting into the Championship. If we could go up it would be a miracle and it would be another one to keep us up competing if we got into the Championship."
Hearn, who has experienced the disappointment of two play-off final defeats, in 1999 to Scunthorpe and two years later against Blackpool, insists accepting the possibility of losing is part of sport. But he believes the side would respond to any setback and build on it next year should they miss out against the Millers.
The chairman said: "We have to be prepared to lose as well as win. Having felt it, I don't want to experience it again but it can happen.
"It's always disappointing to lose but it's very satisfying to get there. Of course it would be euphoric if we won but you have to be prepared to lose.
"If we get beaten then we will have virtually the same squad and we'll have to go again next year. If we get knocked down then we'll just have to get back up again," Hearn vowed.


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At various times in the past seven years I've searched for a home to purchase. The process is always the same – find realtor, describe ideal house to realtor, get sent links to lots of less-than-ideal homes via the connectMLS website. For those of you that haven't been lucky enough to experience this site, I am fairly certain that the UI hasn't been updated since 1995. Lots of blue text, information scattered all over the place, hard to navigate, etc. Just a pleasure.
The most difficult part of the site to digest is the single listing detail view. You would think if they got one thing right, this would be it. Unfortunately, it's a cluster of incredibly dense, poorly aligned, and scattered information. After looking at another 30 listings in the past few weeks, I decided to give this page a little makeover.
I stuck to a few rules. I had to keep all of the content unless it was repetitious, I had to use the same size font as the original, and I couldn't increase the size of the canvas. However, everything else was fair game. If I really wanted to do it right, I would definitely push some of the lesser-used information onto a fourth panel and include some trending information about pricing or comparables in the neighborhood.
This was more an exercise in alignment, hierarchy, and information grouping than anything else. The one significant change I made (besides alignment, etc.) was to group information into an interesting hierarchy – financial, location, building, home, room details, interior features… My goal was to match the process a viewer might walk through, starting from the location of the home down to its smallest details.
Below you'll see the before and after, and a full pdf can be found here.
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Viṣṇuvardhana Vishnuvardhana won much territory from the tough Kadambas of HāngalHangal, but his weak son Narasiṃha Narasimha I lost much of it. Yet Viṣṇuvardhana's Vishnuvardhana's expulsion of the Coḷas Cholas from the plateau succeeded. His grandson Ballāla Ballala II (reigned 1173–1220) was invited into the plains to help the CoḷasCholas. He agreed because his northern gains in 1189–1211 from the Cālukya Chalukya dynasty beyond the Malprabha and Krishna rivers proper had diminished under pressure from the Yādava Yadava dynasty of Devagiri. He extended his dominions to the north of Mysore and defeated the YādavasYadavas, making the Hoysaḷa Hoysala dynasty the dominant power in southern India.
Ballāla Ballala II's grandson Someśvara Someshvara (reigned c. 1235–54) resided in the principality on the Cauvery Kaveri given by the CoḷasCholas, and his son Rāmanātha Ramanatha (reigned 1254–95) was allowed to remain there by the Pāṇḍya Pandya emperor. On his eviction, however, his attempt to take the plateau kingdom from his brother Narasiṃha Narasimha III weakened Hoysaḷa Hoysala resources. Ballāla Ballala III (reigned c. 1292–1342), who helped the sultan of Delhi against the PāṇḍyasPandyas, brought about the dynasty's downfall by his futile ambitions. The Vijayanagar dynasty succeeded the HoysaḷasHoysalas.
Hoysaḷa Hoysala architecture and sculpture, especially ornate and intricate, are best seen at HalebīdHalebid, BelūrBelur, and SomnāthpurSomnathpur. The family liberally patronized Kanarese Kannada and Sanskrit lettersliterary artists.


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Here is my suggestion: make two queues
Newbie Queue: Users who never got an item accepted before
Senior Queue: Authors who had at least one item accepted in the last 2 years (adjusting for quality inflation)
So you only wait too much one time.
Simple answer: hire more reviewers
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Simple answer: hire more reviewers
+1 No need for pre-reviewers and that stuff, not necessary.
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Simple answer: hire more reviewers
+1 and as for new items not staying on the home page for over 5 mins if things go too fast, they should showcase random files instead of new ones.
Pre-reviewing? Umm… I think that is the job of the reviewer
Ok, i think Dany was talking about something but you don't get it guys. He is totally right. I have experience in this, and i tell here. When i had to do a casting, the casting agency did pre selection for me, and they rejected all those faces, which was obviously not meet our criteria. Its more complicated a bit, because its not about is that woman have damn good tits or not, but is that character is something like that what we need or not. So, when i got 500 photos, and i had to select them 1 by 1 i think is a bit more simple compare to this process here. BUT.. that was really took a lot of time, and we said, sorry, we need a casting, thats why we pay for you. We just wanted to get those faces which is worth the time to spend on it. His example with the nurses / doctors are also similar. Its not the doctor's job to decide is that person needs a serious medication asap or just give them few nice words, perhaps a vitamine pill and send home. If you would let everyone to go and meet with the doctors in the order of arriving, the whole hospital would turn into a morgue in a week or so. I agree with that, well experienced and skilled reviewers, seniors shold focus on the real deals. They should not deal at all with those items which is far away from the minimal quality. So i agree with Dany, 100%. Seems like he had some kind of experience with something similar method like this. Thats why he thinks with this logic.
Adding "pre-reviewers" you are going to have more support tickets with ticked off authors that didn't get to make it to the actual reviewer. Less time for reviewer = more time for support team. With the revenue that Themeforest is bringing in, WHY have only 2 reviewers? Get 4 and you have double the productivity.
@iapcsolutions: I think there are more reviewers than what we knew and see. Do you know those guys who stand up from the desk and throw away their mouse in november/december? Its happened quickly, without expectation but where are they? who are they? we dont know nothing about them. But maybe just i missed something.
@dekurvaho – I think there's only a couple per marketplace, some with just one reviewer. I could be wrong though…
I think that there should be some priorities applied when reviewing. Or the only solution would be to increase the productivity – hiring more. Things need to be acted fast or the queue may last to infinity…


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Colon cancer screeningScreening for colon cancer; Colonoscopy - screening; Sigmoidoscopy - screening; Virtual colonoscopy - screening
Colon cancer screening can detect polyps and early cancers in the intestines. This type ofscreening can find problems that can be treated before cancer develops or spreads. Regular screenings may reduce the risk of death and pain caused by colorectal cancer.
There are several ways to screen for colon cancer.
Stool test:
- This method checks your bowel movements for blood.
- Polyps in the colon and smaller cancers often cause small amounts of bleeding that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
- The most common test used is the fecal occult blood test (FOBT). Newer ones are called the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) and stool DNA test (sDNA).
- This test uses a flexible small scope to look at the lower part of your colon. Because it only looks at the last one-third of the large intestine (colon), it may miss some cancers.
- A stool test and sigmoidoscopy should be used together.
- A colonoscopy is similar to a sigmoidoscopy, but the entire colon can be viewed.
- Mild sedation is usually usedduring a colonoscopy.
- Sometimes, CT scans are used as an alternative to a regular colonoscopy. This is called a virtual colonoscopy.
Other tests:
- Double-contrast barium enema is a special x-ray of the large intestine that looks atthe colon and rectum
- Capsule endoscopy involves swallowing a small, pill-sized camera. It is being studied, but it is not recommended for standard screening at this time.
There is not enough evidence to say which screening method is best.Talk to your doctor about which test isright for you.
Both men and women should have a colon cancer screening test starting at age 50. Some health care providers recommend that African Americans begin screening at age 45.
Screening options for patients with an average risk for colon cancer:
- Colonoscopy every 10 years
- Double-contrast barium enema every 5 years
- Fecal occult blood test (FOBT) every year (colonoscopy is needed if results are positive)
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 - 10 years, usually with stool testing FOBT done every 1 - 3 years
- Virtual colonoscopy every 5 years
People with certain risk factors for colon cancer may need earlier (before age 50) or more frequent testing.
More common risk factors are:
- A family history of inherited colorectal cancer syndromes, such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) or hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC)
- A strong family history of colorectal cancer or polyps. This usually means first-degree relatives (parent, sibling, or child) who developed these conditions younger than age 60.
- A personal history of colorectal cancer or polyps
- A personal history of chronic inflammatory bowel disease (for example, ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease)
Screening for these groups of people is more likely to be done using colonoscopy.
Whitlock EP, Lin JS, Liles E, Beil TL, Fu R. Screening for colorectal cancer: a targeted, updated systematic review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Ann Intern Med. 2008;149:638-658.
Rex DK, Johnson DA, Anderson JC, Schoenfeld PS, Burke CA, Inadomi JM; American College of Gastroenterology. American College of Gastroenterology guidelines for colorectal cancer screening 2009 [corrected]. Am J Gastroenterol. 2009;104:739-750.
Lieberman DA. Clinical practice. Screening for colorectal cancer. N Engl J Med. 2009;361:1179-1187.
Burt RW, Barthel JS, Dunn KB, et al. NCCN clinical practice guidelines in oncology. Colorectal cancer screening.J Natl Compr Canc Netw.2010 Jan;8(1):8-61.
Levin B, Lieberman DA, McFarland B, Smith RA, Brooks D, Andrews KS, et al. Screening and surveillance for the early detection of colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps, 2008: a joint guideline from the American Cancer Society, the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer, and the American College of Radiology. CA Cancer J Clin. 2008;58:130-160.
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You can talk about politics. You can talk about mothers. You can even talk about religion. Just don't tread on barbeque when you are discussing this culinary art form. People are passionate about barbeque! While there is debate over which city has the best barbeque, most experts agree that Memphis, Tennessee has a lock on [...]
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With winter moisture many native plants germinate and survive the winter as a rosette to get a head start on spring growth. The leaves hug the ground and claim as much space as they can to keep other plants out. Sunlight, soil moisture, and a little warmth keep them growing slowly until they can spring forth with warmer temperatures.
Plants coming up from seed usually have very little stored energy to draw on before there is enough leaf surface to make their own food. All it takes for a green plant to grow is sunlight energy, carbon dioxide from the air, water and minerals from the soil, chlorophyll in the leaves, and the right temperature.
Many of our native wildflowers that bloom in the early spring start out as rosettes. Bluebonnet is a good example. It must come up from seed, but Engelmann Daisy comes up from a root and gets a vigorous start. Rosettes of Indian Blanket, Lizard-tailed Gaura, Bladderpod, Texas Star, Evening Primroses, Huisache Daisy, and many others may be underfoot right now if only you could identify them.
Several notorious weeds, particularly the thistles, get a head start on spring growth as rosettes. In general they are easy to identify because of the spiny leaves. I've seen Musk Thistle rosettes two feet across before they start to send up a flower stalk five feet tall. For every big rosette there are many dozens of small ones. The ground can be covered with tiny ones of Shepherd's Purse, Texas and California Filaree, Broomweed, Tallow Weed, and many others. Dandelion remains a rosette all of its life.
The first few leaves of most rosettes press so tightly against the ground that it is difficult for a grazing animal to take a bite. Following such a stressful dry year as we have had, the winter rosettes are the first green forage available for the animals, and in reality it is hardly available until a few more leaves start growing upright. If you want to see how tightly the leaves hug the ground, select a particular rosette, and with a long knife sever the root near the top of the ground and watch how the center of the rosette arches up as the leaves continue to press down. Pick a weed instead of a wildflower.
Much of our rangeland has been laid bare from wildfires and the extreme drought of the past year. Rosettes of forbs and weeds will soon be everywhere along with the new growth of the surviving perennial grasses and forbs. With more spring moisture the rosettes will cover open ground and burst forth with growth because the resident grasses have been so badly damaged that they will be weak competitors. I am very curious to see how many seeds survived in the soil of the most severe burns.
To learn to identify plants when they are rosettes, you may want to take a photo with a marker nearby. (Does anyone in your family save popsicle sticks?) It's easier to identify plants when they start flowering whether a weed or a wildflower, and the numbered marker will let you refer back to the photo.
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The Bluebonnets are already up and were making rosettes as early as December. Wherever you have seen Bluebonnets in the past, you ought to be able to pick out a few of them now. The first two leaves (cotyledons) are oval shaped, the next leaves are three-parted then five-parted like a Texas star. With sheep, goat, and deer numbers down it could be a very colorful wildflower season.
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Trigger thumb occurs when a bump exists on the tendon that moves the joint at the tip of the thumb, causing the thumb to jump or "trigger" when it's used. In other cases, the thumb might be locked in a bent position.
The tendon that moves the joint at the tip of the thumb is like a strong cord that connects the muscle to the bone. Inside the thumb, the tendon glides inside a tunnel, called the tendon sheath.
For normal movement of the thumb joint, the tendon must slide up and down inside the tendon sheath. If the tendon becomes too thick, it can no longer glide through the sheath normally, and the thumb can trigger or lock.
Treatment for trigger thumb involves a surgical procedure, called a trigger thumb release, to enlarge the tendon sheath and allow the thumb to move more normally. After the procedure, the child will wear a cast for one to two weeks.
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As a leading pediatric orthopedic center, TSRHC has treated more than 245,000 children since its inception, with more than 40,000 clinic visits each year. The hospital takes a multidisciplinary approach to care, tailoring treatment to the individual needs of each child and family.
TSRHC is proud of the healing, hope and happiness we have shared with thousands of patients and their families. At TSRHC, every staff member is dedicated to creating a positive hospital experience for our patients – so that they can create their own experiences out in the world.
Help make dreams possible. Your gift allows the hospital to continue its mission of helping children regardless of the family's ability to pay.
Within a unique caring environment, patients at TSRHC benefit from a world-renowned medical staff and the promise of a brighter future, through the research and innovation driven by the hospitals five centers of excellence. TSRHC is consistently recognized as one of the premiere pediatric orthopedic hospitals in the world.
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Dr. Carol Wise is director of Molecular Genetics and director of Basic Research at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Texas A&M University and a doctorate degree in biochemistry from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. She completed postdoctoral fellowships in human molecular genetics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Dr. Wise is a professor of orthopaedic surgery and holds a secondary appointment in the McDermott Center for Human Growth and Development at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Dr. Wise's research focuses on identifying genetic causes of pediatric musculoskeletal conditions. Her work includes the discovery of genes responsible for inherited bone and joint disorders in children, and genetic variants that increase risk of idiopathic scoliosis. She has published more than 50 peer-reviewed papers, many book chapters, and two patents. She holds memberships in various professional societies, including the Scoliosis Research Society, The Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, the American Society of Human Genetics and the Texas Genetics Society, where she served as 2007-2008 president. Dr. Wise has received various awards including finalist for The Dallas Morning News "Texan of the Year" award (2007), "Texas Trailblazer Award" from The Family Place (2008), Community Builder Awards (John L DeGrozier, and Brooklyn Lodges, 2008 and 2010), Anson Jones Award (Ft. Worth Scottish Rite Foundation, 2009) Forney High School Hall of Honor (2009), "100 Women, 100 Years" award from the YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas, and Distinguished Service Award, Texas Genetics Society, 2011.
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BONNERS FERRY, Idaho — Authorities in northern Idaho say a 62-year-old Washington state man has died in a snowmobile crash.
The name of the Colville resident who died Saturday has not been released.
Mike Nielsen of Priest Lake Search &Rescue told the Coeur d'Alene Press that the man was snowmobiling with friends and family when he failed to meet them at a rendezvous spot.
A member of the group searched for the man and found him under his snowmobile in the Camas Prairie area just across the Boundary County line.
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Our very own Amber Wilson caught the bus! I won't even begin to tell you about the shady driving she did to get in this position and take a shot of herself while at the wheel! (Note from the legal department: MU encourages you to chase buses responsibly.)
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Project overview
Many trailer manufacturers recommend this maintenance every year if your trailer gets normal use, or at least every 20,000 miles. To do this job, you'll need a jack, a pair of jack stands, a large screwdriver, a hammer and a needle-nose pliers, clean rags, a small pan, about a quart of kerosene and a spray can of brake cleaner.
First, loosen the lug nuts on one wheel and raise the side of the trailer with a jack. Support the trailer with jack stands and then spin the wheel and listen to the bearings. If the wheel spins freely and quietly, proceed with repacking the bearings. If you hear friction or a growling sound, you most likely have a bad bearing or spindle. If this is the case, take the trailer to a service center to get the bearings replaced.
Bearing repacking – start to finish
Photo 5: Remove the rear bearing and seal
To remove the rear bearing and seal, tap along the rim of the bearing with a block of wood and a hammer. If the seal is rusted to the back of the hub, spray a little WD-40 on the back to help loosen it. If the seal is damaged, replace it. Clean all the grease from the bearings, races and seal with a brush in a small pan of kerosene. Inspect them for signs of wear and replace them if they look suspect. Once the bearings and parts are clean, spray them with brake cleaner and set them aside to dry. Wipe the spindle and the inside of the hub with a clean rag to remove all the grease, and clean them with brake cleaner as well.
Photo 6: Pack grease into the bearings
Push the grease into the bearings, working from the wide side of the bearing. Keep pushing the grease into the roller until the cage and rollers are filled. Next coat the inside of the hub with grease. Tap the seal back onto the rear of the hub with a block of wood and hammer, and install the hub and bearings back on the spindle.
Photo 7: Reassemble the hub
Thread the nut back onto the spindle and turn it clockwise. Spin the hub a few times as you tighten to make sure the bearings are seating properly. Tighten the nut firmly. Now back the nut off about an eighth of a turn until the hole in the spindle aligns with a space in the nut. Push in a new cotter pin (available at hardware and auto parts stores) and bend the ends of the pin to keep it from working its way out. Tap the dust cap back into place. Coat the lug threads with anti-seize compound, reinstall the wheel and tighten the lug nuts. Do the same for each wheel.
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Kandy Down Town Hostel
Walking distance to Kandy Bus Stand and Rail Station(1.3 Km) , temple of tooth, Kandy lake , Kandy City Center & nearby supermarkets ,restaurants , YET surrounded by nature and mountains ..........Come to our KANDY DOWN TOWN HOSTEL
A spacious house surrounded by nature and mountains contained large living room , dining area , kitchen ,dorms and private rooms.
By Tuk Tuk Just 1.5$ ( Rs 180) from Kandy Bus Stand /Train station
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Discounts to our other hostels in Colombo and Negombo.
We are specialized in organizing budget/back packing tours all around Sri Lanka .
KANDY DOWN TOWN HOSTEL is centrally located with easy access to Dambulla , Sigiriya ,Pinnawala ,Anuradhapura , Polonnaruwa ,Nuwaraelliya and Ella .
So come to our KANDY DOWN TOWN HOSTEL to experience Majestic Capital of Hill country , KANDY CITY. Walked around the beautiful Kandy city.relaxed in our landscaped garden, share your back packing experience in our spacious lounge , unlimited tea , coffee , bread ,jam, butter ,easy access to many other destinations ,
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We are turly a Hostel in Kandy and maintain a friendly ,relaxed , informal atmosphere. So be considerate of other fellow back packers and keep the noise level minimum after midnight which help the needy to have a good night sleep .
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Guys - who are SMAC?
What do the initials stand for?
I think they are Scottish Martial Arts Center near alloa.
Good results for the team, well done.
its still stands for selby martial arts, just like it did 2 weeks ago bud
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DENVER -- Marley Coffee has signed on to become the exclusive coffee partner of the Colorado Rockies. Under the five-year deal, Marley coffee will be designated as a "Proud Coffee Partner of the Colorado Rockies" and will be the exclusive coffee served at Coors Field, beginning with the opening home game on April 4.
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Cats & Dogs
- 1 The Liner Notes feat. Aloe Blacc
- 2 Strangers
- 3 The Red Carpet feat. Raekwon & Ras Kass
- 4 It Wasn't Me
- 5 I Don't Need Love
- 6 You
- 8 God Bless That Man
- 8 Fame feat. Roc Marciano & Prodigy
- 9 James Hendrix (Stepbrothers)
- 10 Late For The Sky feat. Slug & Aesop Rock
- 11 Crash
- 12 Where You Come From? feat. Rakaa, Lil Fame, & Termanology
- 14 To Be Continued...
- 15 Falling Down
- 16 Well Runs Dry feat. Krondon
- 17 The Epilogue
Evidence, the producer/MC who won praise and adoration of fans globally as a member of the venerable LA outfit Dilated Peoples, is primed to release his second solo full-length, Cats & Dogs, on Rhymesayers Entertainment on September 27th. With lyrical contributions from Slug of Atmosphere, Raekwon, Aloe Blacc, Prodigy, Aesop Rock, Krondon and more, Cats & Dogs is a feral demonstration of boom-bap instrumental sensibility underlying gully rhyme schemes.
Evidence's storied history in the music industry is studded with numerous achievements including a Grammy for his collaboration with Kanye West and certified gold sales of Dilated People's 3rd studio album, Neighborhood Watch. More importantly, his background as a graffiti writer and hip-hop purist has earned him reverie within the independent music community and a tightly-knit group of fans who have been rabidly awaiting this new album since Evidence's 2007 solo effort, The Weatherman LP. A new home on Rhymesayers aligns Evidence shoulder to shoulder with some of the most respected, like-minded rhyme practitioners of our time, and with Cats & Dogs he'll assert his position as reigning idol of the LA underground.


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Italian Mafia's New Target: Pope Francis?
(NEWSER) – Pope Francis' anti-corruption stance could put him at risk from "the most dangerous, most unified, and most difficult to penetrate" mafia clan in Italy, an Italian prosecutor tells the Washington Post. As "Pope Francis is dismantling centers of economic power in the Vatican," mobsters are "nervous and agitated" that their dealings with corrupt bishops could come to an end, says prosecutor Nicola Gratteri, who's battled the 'Ndrangheta mob clan, told an Italian daily, per the Guardian. "I don't know if organized crime is in a position to do something, but certainly they are thinking about it."


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Our very helpful Job-Seekers' Boot Camp kicks off Tuesday, March 5, at 6:30 with "Job Hunting for the 40+ with Nancy Frede." Four more events follow into April.
These days, everyone knows someone looking for work. Therefore, we ask you to please share these events with anyone you think it may benefit. All events are free and you do not have to be from Bristol to attend:
Job Hunting for the 40+ Tuesday, March 5 @ 6:30
This workshop focuses on helping those 40+ who have been unemployed for a while, are underemployed, or changing jobs. It will give tips on job search techniques, resumes, cover letters, networking and volunteering ideas. Presented by Nancy Frede, a career coach and counselor.
Building Your Toolkit: Resume, Cover Letter & Elevator Pitch Tuesday, March 12 @ 6:30 [snow date: Tuesday, March 19]
What tools do job seekers need today to conduct effective searches? What are the rules for resumes? Does it have to be one page? Why is a cover letter essential? What two things must your elevator pitch accomplish? Jan Melnik (MA, MRW, CCM, CPRW) shares the best strategies and insider secrets that will help job seekers improve their resume-writing efforts.
Connecticut Job Market: Whats Hot, Whats Not Thursday, March 14 @ 6:30
Patrick Flaherty, Economist in the Connecticut Department of Labor's Office of Research, will provide an update on Connecticut's employment trends, present industry and occupational projections and highlight the state's fastest growing occupations.
The Power of Social Media: Why You Must Leverage LinkedIn & Facebook Tuesday, March 26 @ 6:30 [snow date: Tuesday, April 2]
Why should job seekers use social media in their searches? What are the best strategies for using LinkedIn and Facebook? What are some social media pitfalls? Jan Melnik demonstrates how to optimize your use of social media for networking and how every job seeker can improve their success by properly tapping social media's power.
The Game Plan: Insiders' Tips for Job Search & Effective Interviewing Tuesday, April 9 @ 6:30 [snow date: Tuesday, April 16]
What's the best way for someone to go about finding a job today? What are the secrets to effective interviewing? What are the most effective strategies for special challenges (short- and long-term unemployment, ageism, lack of degree, etc.)? Jan Melnik presents actionable strategies for executing your job-search plan to achieve success as quickly as possible.
These events are sponsored in part by a generous gift from the Friends of the Bristol Library. Registration is recommended, but not required. To register, call 860-584-7787 x2017 or see our calendar at http://www.bristollib.com/events.
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As you may already know, Fijura Design was forced to close on 12th April 2016 after nine years of operating due to a drastic and unexpected change in consumer demand within our industry.
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We have been in contact with some other firms that provide comparable quality service to ourselves, who know our situation and are willing to assist you with any of your future requirements if you so choose.
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WALNUT, CA -- The Super Arcade, located in greater Los Angeles, has scheduled this year's Sega Cup: Virtua Fighter Tournament for April 20. Sega is partnering with Level Up to support the event. | SEE EVENT SITE
Players from around the country will compete for the Sega Cup on Virtua Fighter 5, the latest arcade version in the popular videogame franchise. The event, which awards cash prizes to the top 16 finishers, will be streamed live.
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Welcome to Classroom Management 101
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Bonus Quick-Start Plan
Module 1: Develop the Right Mindset
1.1 Introduction to the mindset phase
1.2 Take responsibility for your classroom
1.3 Have the right motive
1.4 Seek first to understand
1.5 Think win-win
1.6 Commit to being humble
1.7 Value the first week of school
Module 2: Prepare Your Plan
2.1 Introduction to the preparation phase
2.2 Determine your rules
2.3 Determine your consequences
2.4 Determine your rewards
2.5 Determine your expectations
2.6 Decide how you'll address shortcomings
2.7 Build your confidence
2.8 Determine your start-of-class procedures
2.9 Determine your other procedures
2.10 Plan the first day of school
Module 3: Prevent Problems
3.1 Introduction to the prevention module
3.2 Start with structure
3.3 Teach your procedures
3.4 Address problems while they're small
3.5 Be organized
3.6 Keep students engaged
3.7 Get your students' attention
3.8 Develop rapport with your students
3.9 Be professional
3.10 Prevent cheating
Module 4: Deal with Problems that Arise
4.1 Introduction to the problem solving module
4.2 What to do when a student misbehaves
4.3 Why you need to be consistent
4.4 Why you shouldn't always be consistent
4.5 How to talk with a student
4.6 How to talk with the parents
4.7 What to do about chatter, blurting, and wandering
4.8 What to do about complaining, backtalk, and defiance
4.9 How to handle intentional disruptions and class clowns
4.10 An introduction to whole brain teaching
Module 5: Inspire Your Students to Learn
5.1 Introduction to the inspiration module
5.2 Believe in all your students
5.3 Be encouraging
5.4 Make sure your students are the ones who are working
5.5 Use memory work and recitation
5.6 Make learning fun
5.7 Be wise with your homework
5.8 Have one-on-one conversations
5.9 Get the parents involved
5.10 Help your students be organized
Module 6: Troubleshooting Challenging Situations
6.1 Introduction & general troubleshooting principles
6.2 Handling a lack of administrative backup and/or parent support
6.3 Managing students who consistently question you
6.4 Helping students with learning and/or behavioral challenges
6.5 Dealing with a challenging student who seems to affect the entire class dynamic
6.6 Getting a new student mid-year
6.7 Regaining control when the class is not listening
6.8 Preventing misbehavior behind your back
6.9 Keeping the class organized while you work with a small group
6.10 Managing transitions and interruptions
6.11 Managing a class as a substitute or special class teacher
6.12 Managing cell phones in the classroom
6.13 Responding to student excuses
6.14 Helping students navigate drama
Concluding thoughts
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Bonus Back-to-School Module: Start the Year Right
B.1 Introduction to the back-to-school module
B.2 Review key points
B.3 Deal with the first discipline problems
B.4 Should you use a formal behavior system?
B.5 Should we really not smile until Christmas?
B.6 Tips to set up your classroom efficiently
5.10 Help your students be organized
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