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The appearance of the disease in an area where it has rarely been seen before, coupled with the fact that the infection was transmitted to humans by a host found throughout the country, has raised concerns that this potentially devastating disease may spread beyond its traditional range.
The outbreak report was published in the Aug. 11 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine by Linda J. Demma, Ph.D., of the CDC and colleagues.
In an accompanying perspective article, Stephen Dumler, M.D., of Johns Hopkins and David H. Walker, M.D., of the University of Texas at Galveston said that because Rocky Mountain spotted fever infections are sporadic and only a small percentage of ticks in a given area are infected, many believe that the disease is not a serious threat.
"Yet five to 10 per 100 children and adults who are unfortunate enough to be infected will die, and many more will require intensive care and have sequelae such as amputation, deafness, or permanent learning impairment despite the availability of a simple and highly effective treatment," they wrote.
A five- to seven-day course of doxycycline is standard therapy for the infection.
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by the bacteria Rickettsia rickettsii, which is typically found in the saliva of the American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) and the Rocky Mountain wood tick (D. andersoni). But until now it has not been seen frequently in the brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus).
The signs and symptoms of infection are non-specific, and include fever, headache, myalgia, and rash, usually occurring within three to five days. The rash may be macular or maculopapular, evolving into a petechial rash.
"Organ specific symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and cough confound diagnosis by distracting attention from systemic manifestations," Drs. Dumler and Walker wrote.
For the 20-year period from 1981 to 2001, only three cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever were reported in the entire state of Arizona, where the usual tick vectors are rarely found. But in 2002 through 2004, there were 16 cases reported in rural eastern Arizona, prompting researchers to look for clues to the nature and source of the outbreak.
A total of 16 patients were identified, 11 with confirmed Rocky Mountain spotted fever infections and five with probable infections. Thirteen of the 16 patients were ages 12 or younger, 15 needed hospitalization, and two died.
The investigators interviewed patients and families about possible contact with ticks, and collected samples of ticks from dogs, yards, and areas surrounding patient homes.
They found dense populations of the brown dog tick (R. sanguineus), a species found throughout the world. Although this tick is less commonly associated with Rocky Mountain spotted fever, it appears to be gaining ground as a disease vector in places like Arizona, because it can tolerate hot, dry conditions that the American dog tick and Rocky Mountain wood tick generally shun.
All patients in the study turned out to have had contact with tick-infested dogs. Four patients were known to have been bitten by ticks, and a brown dog tick nymph was found attached to one patient. All but one patient had fever of 38 degrees C (100.5 degrees F) or higher, and all but one had maculopapular rashes.
Common symptoms included cough or sore throat, nausea or vomiting, myalgia, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and headache. Fifteen of the patients required hospitalization, six in the ICU.
Common laboratory findings included elevated liver enzymes in nine patients, hyponatremia in eight, and thrombocytopenia in four.
The two patients who died from the infection did not initially receive doxycycline because the disease was not suspected or was not diagnosed early enough.
The CDC investigators commented that it's worrisome to find that the previously overlooked brown dog tick may also be a major vector for Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
"The domestic habitat and broad distribution of R. sanguineus in the Western Hemisphere are a cause for concern about human exposure to this vector and the introduction of Rocky Mountain spotted fever into areas where it has not previously been recognized," Dr. Demma and colleagues wrote.
"Our findings suggest that other outbreaks and hyperendemic foci of Rocky Mountain spotted fever should be more closely investigated to determine whether R. sanguineus has a role in the transmission of the disease."
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With plenty of activities to keep you busy at the ranch, you may never want to leave, but the surrounding area is filled with Rocky Mountain excitement, from colorful mountain towns to award-winning vineyards, to the stunning Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
On the Water
Take a float on one of the most beautiful rivers in the world – The Gunnison River. Whether you're looking for the thrills of whitewater rafting, the invigorating workout of kayaking, learning the art of paddle-boarding, or simply a relaxing ride amidst spectacular rock formations and canyons, we can help arrange your aquatic adventure.
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Given National Park status in 1999, the Black Canyon of the Gunnison is one of the greatest natural treasures of the Rocky Mountains, home to sheer cliffs (some as tall as 2,000 feet), awe-inspiring scenery, and an abundance of outdoor activities, including hiking, wildlife viewing, rock climbing, rafting and more. Just a short drive from Smith Fork Ranch, it's an essential part of any trip to this part of the world.
Wineries & Vineyards, Organic Farms & Orchards
We're lucky. Our backyard at Smith Fork Ranch is filled with some of Colorado's finest makers of wine and growers of fresh fruits and vegetables – and we encourage you to do a little "agri-tourism" while you're visiting. Pay a visit to Paonia and enjoy the town's famous cherries and peaches, sip a few samples from the North Fork Valley's esteemed wineries, or watch cowboys roping steer at a cattle ranch. It's all just minutes away.
Local Color
Experience an authentic slice of rural Americana in the mountain towns that surround Smith Fork Ranch, whether it's parades, local festivals, or an honest-to-goodness Western rodeo. The North Fork Valley is also home to an array of local artists and craftsmen who are eager to welcome you into their studios and galleries. Learn to blow glass or make pottery from true Colorado masters.
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Baku. 15 September. REPORT.AZ/ People's Artist of Azerbaijan, Soloist of the Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre Fidan Hajiyeva and young singer Alasgar Aliyev have presented the duet of Veli and Telli at famous composer, founder of the national opera Uzeyir Hajibeyli's 'Arshin mal alan' musical comedy to the audience in a new way.
Report informs, Fidan Hajiyeva and Alasgar Aliyev have made a clip to the duet in summer season.
Script writers are Jeyhun Karimov, Alex Anisenko, director Jeyhun Karimov, operator Nadir Mehdiyev, artist Narmina Valiyeva, mounting director Alex Anisenko, producer Aziz Aliyev.
The duet singed in 3 languages - Azerbaijani, Russian and English. Also, national clothes were used in the clip.
Notably, 'Arshin mal alan' is the third and last musical comedy by great Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli, who was a founder of the national composers' school and author of the first opera in the East.


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We have compiled this list of children's books to help promote diversity in children's literature. We hope this helps teachers, parents, and book-lovers everywhere get more diverse books into the hands of little readers more easily.
Please know that we have tried to encompass books with characters or written by authors from a variety of backgrounds. We have also tried to include books with characters who are dealing with one of the many real-life situations that children and teens face today (gender identity, suicide, divorced parents, etc.).
Please also know that we are aware that we have only included the smallest, tiniest bit of the iceberg that make up diverse children's books and we in no way have tried to exclude any one group or group(s). We are constantly adding books and striving to create a well-curated selection of diverse books. We know this list will never be complete and this will always be an on-going project.
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Released: 17 October 2015
Duration: 101 minutes, 48 seconds
Host Paul Carr welcomes panelists Adam Smith, Buck Field, James Garrison and Mike Bohler to talk about the recent very strange light curves and follow up observations reported by Tabitha Boyajian, et. al. that has been sensationalized in the mainstream media to "Alien Megastructures." Somehow this diverges (drink!) into a discussion of woo woo entertainment television and one of its most obnoxious personalities.
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Anaesthesia Technologists provide highly skilled assistance to
the Anaesthetist and are an integral part of the Anaesthesia team
at the Royal Children's Hospital. Anaesthesia Technologists assist
with the administration of general and regional anaesthesia to all
our patient groups, including non surgical patients.
Anaesthesia Technologists prepare the anaesthetic environment
and equipment required by anaesthetists for safe airway management,
advanced invasive physiological monitoring, intravenous therapies
and environmental temperature control and monitoring. They
assist during resuscitation and emergency procedures. The
Anaesthesia Technologist group also operate the Cell Saver and auto
transfusion service within the operating suite.
Anaesthesia Technologists also have the opportunity to assist
with the professional development of other health care groups.
Common sense, ability to work within multidisciplinary teams,
good communication skills are just some of the attributes
Minimum qualification required to practice as an Anaesthesia
Technologist is the Diploma of Anaesthetic Science - HLT50607, or
overseas equivalent. These
qualifications are recognised by the Australian and New Zealand
College (ANZCA) of Anaesthetists.
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Propulsion technologies provide the energy to get to Mars and conduct long-term studies.
Propulsion Innovations for the Mars Exploration Rover Mission:
Modifying a rocket to "pack a major punch"
The second Mars Exploration Rover, Opportunity, was the first NASA mission lifted on what is referred
to as a Delta II "heavy" rocket. It is a more powerful vehicle that uses larger
strap-on solid rocket motors developed for the Delta III launch vehicle. The launch of the
MER-B spacecraft was the second use of a core Delta II "Heavy" launch vehicle and the first
use of a Delta II "Heavy" launch vehicle with an upper stage.
The use of this rocket for the Mars Exploration Rover mission helped pave the way for many future
space missions that will need a bit more energy to send them on their way beyond Earth. The
MESSENGER mission to Mercury, the seventh mission selected for NASA's Discovery Program, was launched
August 3rd, 2004, on a Delta II heavy. [More on the Mars Exploration Rover launch vehicle.]
The traditional Delta II rocket (used to lift Spirit) has been used to propel many NASA missions into space and has a history of more than 40 successful launches, but some spacecraft need more energy to propel them on their way to Mars and other planets.
Reasons for the Differences
Every 26 months, Earth, Mars and the Sun align for the most efficient, least energy-consuming path between Earth and Mars.
(For advanced details, see at the JPL website Basics of Space Flight: Launch.)
The amount of energy it took to launch each of the two Mars Exploration Rovers was slightly different because the distances
between Earth, Mars and the Sun changed in between the two rover launch periods. (Spirit's launch period fell between
May 30 and June 16, 2003. Opportunity's launch period was roughly a month later, between June 25 and July 12, 2003.)
The launch period for Spirit used close to the minimum energy to get to Mars in the 2003 opportunity, while Opportunity
needed more energy to get to Mars. The two vehicles could not be launched at the same time due to restrictions at the
launch site and the availability of supporting teams.
Improving precision navigation
Missions sent to Mars often have to conduct "trajectory correction maneuvers" to keep the
spacecraft on course throughout its 460 million kilometer (286 million mile) voyage to Mars.
With these propellant burns, navigators can change the spacecraft's velocity, move it sideways
or turn it. Navigators for Spirit put the spacecraft so close to a bull's-eye with earlier maneuvers
that mission managers chose to skip the final two optional trajectory correction maneuvers for
adjusting course before arrival at Mars. Likewise for Opportunity, only three trajectory correction
maneuvers were required to achieve its "interplanetary hole in one," into a crater that revealed
the first bedrock seen up-close on Mars.
Technologies associated with these propulsion maneuvers often involve better ways of measuring
where the spacecraft is in space so that engineers can determine the appropriate burns needed to
tweak the spacecraft's trajectory.
Like Pathfinder, the Mars Exploration Rover cruise stage had a star scanner and sun sensor that
allowed the spacecraft to know where it was in space by analyzing the position of the sun and other
stars in relation to itself. The same precision method that guided NASA's Mars Odyssey spacecraft
to within one kilometer (0.6 miles) of its target in martian orbit, was applied to the Mars
Exploration Rover mission. Navigators used traditional tracking methods like measuring the
time and shift in radio signals sent from Earth to the spacecraft.
The two traditional tracking methods, ranging and Doppler, were complemented by a newer method
called "delta differential one-way range measurement." It adds information about the location
of the spacecraft in directions perpendicular to the line of sight. Pairs of antennas at Deep
Space Network sites on two different continents simultaneously received signals from the
spacecraft, then used the same antennas to observe natural radio waves from a known celestial
reference point, such as a quasar. Successful use of this triangulation method can shave several
kilometers or miles off the amount of uncertainty in delivering the rovers to their targeted
landing sites. Opportunity landed about 24 kilometers (about 15 miles) down range from the center
of the target landing area. Spirit made it to within 10 kilometers (about 6 miles) of its intended
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Are Everyday Commuters Ready To Share The Road With Self-Driving Cars?
The announcement that Google had managed to log over 1.5 million miles in the self-driving cars that it has been testing came as somewhat of a surprise to those that were unaware that the age of the self-driving car is almost upon us. According to the most recent update, road testing of self-driving cars is


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Tevez with another majestic display helps City to three points
By Aaron Leggott
An injury time goal from Carlos Tevez ensured City beat QPR in a result which didn't reflect the domination that the Blues had throughout the 90 minutes.
|A revitalised Carlos Tevez once again delivered another brilliant performance
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A goal from Yaya Toure in the first half helped City on their way to a seemingly comfortable victory, but a period of sloppiness from the Blues meant Bobby Zamora equalised for Rangers before an immediate reply from Edin Dzeko ensured City weren't going to drop points for the second game in a row.
Despite a late flurry by Roberto Mancini on transfer deadline day, only Scott Sinclair was named in the squad, but had to accept a place on the bench whilst Mancini named 4 changes from the team that grabbed a fortunate point at Anfield last weekend.
Nigel de Jong, sold to AC Milan on Friday, was replaced by Jack Rodwell, whilst James Milner, Kolo Toure and Mario Balotelli made way for David Silva, Joleon Lescott and Edin Dzeko respectively.
And City started off brightly against the R's, who were also busy during the summer, bringing in 12 new faces to Loftus Road. One of their new buys was Esteban Granero from Real Madrid, and he made an impressive start despite being on the losing side, and he looks to be a shrewd buy from Mark Hughes.
City were keeping the ball well, and it took a goal line clearance from Fabio to prevent the Blues from taking an early lead. A corner from Samir Nasri found Dzeko unmarked but despite beating Rob Green, QPR will be thankful to Fabio for staying on the line.
Rodwell nearly scored a spectacular own goal minutes later, but that was the R's only real chance of the first half, as the away side struggled to deal with City's continuously quality set pieces.
Nasri and Silva were causing the QPR defence all sorts of problems, and they were made to pay in the 16th minute as Silva's whipped corner met the boot of Tevez, whose shot was deflected into the feet of Yaya Toure. Unmarked from 6 yards out, the Ivorian wasn't going to make a mistake, as he smashed the ball into the ground and hit the back of the net.
After taking the lead, City took their foot off the gas and there were a lack of real chances created before half time, and despite Silva forcing Green into a decent save after some neat interplay between himself, Nasri and Tevez, they were unable to double their lead before the break.
This game was rapidly fizzling into a poor encounter, with QPR looking extremely unlikely to break City's defence down, whilst the home side were seemingly content with the scoreline.
And despite Tevez testing Green just after half time with a fierce effort, and Zabaleta later hitting the bar with a curling effort on the edge of the box, City were made to pay for their naivety once again as QPR grabbed an equaliser against the run of play.
In an effort to get a result, QPR started to push more men forward, and the equaliser materialised after some inventive play by Andy Johnson.
Truthfully, it was really all that the former England international really did yesterday, as he used his strength to push Silva off the ball before running at a defence that kept backing off the striker. Johnson took advantage of this as he unleashed an effort on the edge of the area, which deflected off a defenders boot, giving Hart a lot to do in the City goal.
He did his best to prevent the goal, but he unfortunately parried the ball straight into the path of Bobby Zamora who had the easiest of headers from just a couple of yards out.
The game seemed to wake up after that, and City regained the lead almost instantly, thanks to Carlos Tevez, whose persistent nature was ever present once again for the third successive game. Tevez managed to wriggle his way to the byline before crossing into Dzeko, and the Bosnian scored with a deft header.
|Ryan Nelson fails to grab another equaliser for QPR
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With numerous tactical changes made by the away side, they nearly grabbed an equaliser from an unlikely source, as Ryan Nelson had two unbelievable chances to level the scoreline.
The first came from a Granero corner, as the ball was knocked down to the unmarked Nelson, whose half volley went horribly wide, before another set piece from Granero flew past everyone and all the New Zealand captain had to do was meet the ball for a tap in but to the despair of the travelling supporters, he couldn't make any contact.
Pushing men forward, QPR were eventually made to pay and with the full time whistle fast approaching, City sat back and allowed QPR to attack, but a quick counter attack led by Tevez resulted in the Argentinian diverting Dzeko's weak effort into the bottom corner of Green's goal, ensuring City grabbed another three points despite seemingly making things difficult for themselves at points in the game.
Defensively, a lot of work needs to be done before trips to the Britannia and the Bernabeau in two weeks time, and hopefully the addition of Javi Garcia, Maicon and Scott Sinclair will give some faces a much needed wake up call. Perhaps playing QPR again was needed, as the players seemed to be suffering from a title winning hangover from earlier in the year.
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This meditative record is a departure from the bluesier and funkier organ work for which Merl Saunders is best known. Experimenting with a number of synthesized sonic textures, Saunders establishes a peaceful mood that borders at times on New Age, but is anchored significantly by Jerry Garcia's guitar. Garcia again shows his ability to be comfortable in a variety of musical settings, and his playing here is inventive and interesting without ever disturbing the mellow atmosphere. Saunders calls it "environmental earth music" and the sounds are both inspired by and in honor of the rainforest. A lovely record that offers ample rewards even without undivided attention. --Marc Greilsamer
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A relaxing journey
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Merl Saunders makes a keeper of an album with the help of Jerry Garcia and others. It calms the senses and takes you on a journey through Central America's rainforrests with relaxing chords and native instruments. Jerry's distinctive guitars compliments the music here as it does on other Saunders' works. I personally listen to this album at work, and my co-workers are constantly asking me what it is, or to borrow it. It is a keeper, one which you will listen to repeatedly."
Perfect for a meditative mood
twirlgrrl | San Francisco, CA USA | 03/03/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Wow, an instrumental synthesizer-driven album by the great blues/rock/soul daddy Merl Saunders! It's hard to know what to think until you've heard it. I used this CD as part of the "soundtrack" while helping a friend through labor. We did some guided imagery as a relaxation technique and this music was PERFECT accompaniment to our visions of floating down a river through a forest. I listen to this CD when I need to change a hectic or upsetting day into a gentle, calming but uplifting evening. I don't generally listen to "new age" music, but this is new-agey in the best possible sense because it paints vivid pictures and uses all sorts of interesting sounds, rather than being a bland drone of synthesizers as some new age can be. Jerry Garcia's melodic contributions to the first several tracks are really what makes the music so uplifting. His guitar weaves a melody in and around the gorgeous atmospherics behind, and it's not sleepy, it's quietly exuberant. Highly recommended!"
This is an AWESOME album!!!
brianz57 | Venice, CA USA | 02/08/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Back on Earth Day 1990 me and some friends drove from LA to SF (not very enviromental of us, huh?) in order to see an Earth Day concert at Chrisy Fields in the Presidio. We were going because of Bob Weir and Rob Wasserman playing. (Actuially I was really going to see a Devo reunion!). It was a stormy SF day, clouds and rain breaking into sunshine and then back again. We stood in the wet through an all day musical adventure, many acts from Maria Muldar to Mary's Danish to the bad version of Starship and more. Bob and Rob's set got cut off by a storm midway into Throwin' Stones. Devo never played. But in the middle of it, Merl played. It was the first time I heard Blues for The Rainforest. It may have been the first time it was ever played live for an audience. It was so beautiful, with the actual wind and thunder and rain happening and supporting it all... I was so moved. I bought the CD that day. And the CD had Jerry on it!!! I have since bought about 10 copies, because I always want to share it with someone. I am a Massage Therapist and teacher, and I use it in my classes and my sessions all the time, it is so beautiful, peaceful, healing. It is a truly spiritual and groovin' album. And Jerry soars!!! Awesome!"


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Pessimism about the global economy and concerns about consumer spending are pushing stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) back and forth between positive and negative territory this morning.
Major retailers reported that consumers are still reluctant to shop, hindering the economic recovery and underscoring the importance of overseas demand in restoring the world economy to health, states Ann Zimmerman and Sara Murray of The Wall Street Journal. Most retail executives believe that this trend will continue through the rest of the year.
In financial news, Swiss bank UBS (UBS) has agreed to release to the IRS the names and details of accounts held by 4,450 American customers. The release of this information conforms with both U.S. and Swiss banking laws and the tax treaty signed by both countries. It's expected to reveal the identities of those who are hiding significant amounts of assets and income offshore.
In the real estate arena, mortgage applications jumped as borrowing rates for a 30-year fixed loan dropped to an average of 5.15%. The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted index of mortgage applications for the week ended Aug. 14 jumped 5.6%, while its seasonally adjusted purchase index rose 3.9%. Despite the news, the iShares Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index (IYR) was down 1.6%.
Black gold reversed its early losses this morning caused by concerns on the strength of the global economy after a report by the American Petroleum Institute indicated that U.S. oil demand is down 3% year-on-year as opposed to an average decline of 6% in the first half of the year. Investors were optimistic of this data and sent shares of the United States Oil Fund (USO) up 1.8%.
For more stories on real estate, visit our real estate category.
Kevin Grewal contributed to this article.
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This is the first in a series of British English "Culture Classes". Find more British English lessons on http:british.doingenglish.com. Hi, Julian here. To…
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I'm Korean.
If you whistle at night in Korea, most of elder peple will say like this. "Don't whistle at night. If you don't, snake will appear!"
Really? I've never heard that before!!
In america if you itch your left hand, riches are coming!
And if you itch your right one, you will lose money!X_X
I'm american.
Is seeing it in Britain good luck even when your american?
Like if you see it in america:
~ smileyswelove/767/ ~
And in Britain:
~ smileyswelove/822/ ~
In Spain the unlucky day is Tuesday the 13th and we touch on wood when someone who says something terrible especially death events (oh, he is getting on a bit, he has his days counted) then we touch on wood so it does not happen. Some people believe rabbit legs are lucky as wearing a wooden thing is. to spill salt is unlucky and to counter it we trow some salt over our shoulders. I am glad people can get as silly overseas as here. 😛
In Italy the unlucky day is friday 17 (venerdi 17)
I heard this for the first time!
… I always sleep with the fan on D=
Oh really? Japan has many black butterflies! D=
Reading all the comments to this video, I've been really surprised by how many countries have the same superstitions!
I can't believe it! The superstitions in Mexico are exactly the same as in UK. In addition to this, I share with you, some people in Mexico think that if they see a black butterfly they might die soon.
the same thing here in Viet Nam about the mirror, and also if you meet the wedding that means you'll be unlucky and reverse if you meet the funeral that means you'll be lucky
In korea we have superstition that is very well knowned by other conturies..if you turn on the fan during you slept make you die.it is very nonsense but plenty of people now believe this superstition.that's very ridiculouse lol
4 is the same in Japan, because it's pronounced "shi" which is the same as the word for "death". Also "9", because it's pronounced "ku", the same as "torture" or "pain".
… maybe the reason is the same in Taiwan and China?
Don't break a mirror and open an umbrella in house in Taiwan.XD
By the way, meeting a cat also is thought of as unlucky here!
Unlike yours, 4 here is condered death. It is common in China as well.
Because it's pronounced like that word.
There are a lot of superstitions here unsaid. But I'm lazyXD
Thanks for making a good video.
hahaha we shouldn't believe it
We also make wishes when we see falling stars in the UK!
… I always crack my knuckles when I'm thinking … I must stop doing it!
That's interesting. Japan doesn't have that superstition – so my family always opens and dries their umbrellas in the house! >_<
Wow, it's very similar!
I think I've heard of knocking on wood three times for luck before. Spitting over one's shoulder is new to me, though.
My friend in the UK also has a beautiful black cat. I'm sure she only brings good luck, too ^^
I think many do. Especially older generations. My grandmother was really superstitious. She always used to say "touch wood".
I'm very surprised to hear that "touch wood" is used in Egypt and India (someone else's comment). Maybe there is a common origin.
Maybe… I'm not sure, though.
Oh really? People also say "touch wood" in India? That surprises me! My grandmother was very superstitions and used to say it a lot!


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SABIS International Charter School. Springfield, Massachusetts. Technology Strategic Plan
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2 SABIS International s Strategic Technology Team Keith Laflamme SICS IT Manager Karen Reuter SICS Director Serge Bahkos SABIS Network VP, Information Technology Steve Bissonnette SICS Business Manager. Keith Millet Businessman SICS BOT Member N. Anthony Thomas Businessman SICS BOT Member Karl Atkinson Consultant Maryann Woodbury SICS Lab Teacher Laura Domash SICS Lab Teacher Mark Blaubach SABIS Network IT Manager, USA Elena Ciurusniuc SABIS Network Technical Support John Drake SICS IT Technician Emanuel Class SICS IT Technician SABIS is an international, college-preparatory education system with roots in the 19 th century and a vision for the 21 st century. This system, at the forefront of global education, is currently being successfully implemented in 31 schools in 11 countries with 28,000 students around the world. SABIS and its team of experienced professionals are dedicated to offering educational management products and services to a membership network of private and public schools. Schools in the SABIS School Network provide Pre-K and K-12 students with a rigorous, collegepreparatory education which challenges the boundaries of individual student potential and establishes a lifelong interest in learning. Member schools offer a safe, caring, and structured educational environment.
3 SABIS International Charter School Technology Strategic Plan Our Mission Statement The SABIS International Charter School (SICS) is a college preparatory school that provides top-quality education on a non-selective basis to children of different races, religions, nationalities and backgrounds. It teaches these children to perform to the best of their ability, to achieve academic excellence in a global context, and prepares graduates to attend colleges and universities. The school develops and strengthens students ethical, moral, and civic values thus molding men and women with the knowledge, skills, and social judgment they will need to face the challenges of the times. The School believes those students with a SABIS education, especially in a multicultural setting, will be able to provide leadership throughout the world. We can continue to report that our academic program has never been more successful, our school remains viable, and we are steadfast in our faithfulness to our charter. Philosophy It is our philosophy that all students can learn and those students of average or slightly below average ability can achieve high academic standards provided that they want to learn and that the school does not allow them to develop gaps in their knowledge. SABIS offers a systematic way of making sure all prerequisite knowledge is mastered before a student moves on. The school s philosophy is that a core curriculum, coupled with methodology that emphasizes students mastery of essential concepts, leads to success. We strive to provide each and every student with the tools necessary to be successful throughout their lives. Our goal is for students to recognize the importance of higher education and for all students to attend and be successful in college. We strive to instill proper and positive social interactions while students are here so that they may recognize the impact of their words and actions on the greater community. We stress knowledge, responsibility, and acceptance of differences in light of individual backgrounds a combination which produces valued citizens.
4 Introduction to the SABIS Methodology Curriculum Design and Teaching Methods The SABIS curriculum remains rigorous as SABIS Educational Systems, Inc., administrators, and teachers work together to align it to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. It is integrated, sequential, and includes the teaching of age-appropriate skills, knowledge, and values. In addition to the core subjects of English, mathematics, and Spanish, the SABIS curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of a broad range of subjects. These subjects include social studies, science, art, music, health, physical education, and computers. The three core subjects are divided into distinct areas, each with its own focus. English, for example, is divided into the following sub categories: comprehension, composition, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling. Each section is tested independently. The entire staff is held accountable for the attainment of our school s goals and objectives while being responsive to the needs of the students. Essential Concepts Each subject is broken down into the smallest unit of knowledge, identified as an essential concept. Essential concepts are considered the building blocks of learning; thus, mastery of each concept is necessary to ensure that the student will move on to the next level of learning. In the charter proposal, the founders of our school stressed that gaps hinder learning; therefore, the teaching methods employed identify the beginnings of these gaps in a child s education before they turn into major crevices. Tutoring is a means through which we address such gaps, and when needed, a teacher will often turn to Student Life to seek peer tutoring for his or her students. One student in the Student Life Organization is responsible for running the peer-tutoring program, which includes seeking tutoring referrals from teachers. Pacing Charts Teachers use a variety of assessment tools to ensure that students master material. The administration provides each teacher with a pacing chart for his or her subject area. The pacing chart serves as a detailed syllabus, providing the teachers with a timetable for the introduction of new materials and subject matter. Pacing charts identify what should be taught, week-by-week, throughout each of the three terms. Teachers who teach the same grades and/or the same subjects typically present the same concepts on the same day (or minimally within the same week). These teachers meet together regularly to maintain a consistent instructional pace. For the most part, due to the carefully created and point-by-point pacing chart, all students master the same material and progress at the same pace. If a class is unable to keep up (as indicated by weekly test scores) the teacher consults with the administration and other teachers for a solution. Intensive Program One of the most important components of the SABIS instructional strategy is the Intensive Program. Students determined to be working below grade level in mathematics and/or English, yet do not have a definable disability, are placed in this program. On average, these classes have a substantially lower number of students than the regular classrooms. Students are periodically tested to determine if they are ready to return to regular classes. A Peer-Tutoring Program that began on Saturday mornings each year continues thru each academic year. High academic achievers in the upper school are chosen based on grades and participation in Student Life, and then selected to work with students in the lower school on specific concepts and test-taking
5 strategies in the area of language arts and mathematics. On average, lower school students and upper school tutors participate in the program over a 12-week period. The overall program goal is to help all students involved with their skills through targeted instruction, practice and peer mentorship supervised by SABIS staff members. As part of the federal No Child Left Behind Act, SABIS International Charter School offer two programs geared specifically at advancing low-income students language arts and mathematics skills and helping them achieve high standards on the MCAS examination. The Princeton Review offers small-group instructional sessions customized for grades 3 through 10. They offer subject-specific classes, and all of their course work is aligned to the Massachusetts State Frameworks. The goal is to ensure that the individual learning needs of each child are addressed. From students participate in grades Language arts and mathematics pre- and post test assessments are administered to measure each child s level of academic achievement in the course. Internal Assessments SABIS has developed a patented testing program that assesses whether or not the students are learning. The program incorporates weekly testing in the form of SABIS Academic Monitoring System (AMS) tests, and Periodic Exams for both the lower school and upper school. Final examinations are given at the end of each term. The multiple choice AMS tests are computerized tests developed by SABIS to determine whether the students are learning the essential and important concepts being taught. Administration and teachers receive a highly detailed, sophisticated, computerized report of student AMS results, providing information that determines whether students are ready to move on to new material, teachers need to reteach certain concepts, or whether some students need tutoring. Students and teachers look forward to the weekly results. Periodic Exams follow the same basic format as the AMS; however, they are more comprehensive in that they cover the material that has been taught over a longer time frame. They include short answer, open response, and essay questions. SABIS Point and Prefect System of Instruction Teachers use the Point and Prefect System of Instruction. A point is a specific skill or essential concept; it is an outcome-based learning objective. Each point is very specific; it helps teachers focus on exactly what they will teach and helps students focus on exactly what they will learn. A teacher lists points for a lesson on the board for all to see, thereby letting students know what they will learn and be tested on. A typical lesson covers three to four points. The points are taught, one at a time, through teacher-centered instruction: explanation, presentations, examples, and questioning. Next follows a written activity to check for understanding, such as an exercise, an application, or a definition. Students are broken into groups and are led by a student academic prefect. These prefects are selected based on their proficiency in an academic area and ability to work with others. The prefects check the other students work in their group, enhancing their own understanding of the material as well as their speaking and listening skills. If students need further explanation of the point, they provide it if possible. They report back to the teacher on whether or not the concept is understood by all. By monitoring the students work, the teacher can determine if it is necessary to re-teach a point.
6 Comcast cable SABIS International Charter School Network Topology LAN MecNet Fiber Router Router Switch Switch Student Servers Admin Servers HS Lab Primary Lab Teachers Admin Staff 36 PCs Laptops 8 PCs SICS District office Guidance Student Life 27 PCs SICS Admin offices 4 PCs ITL Mobile Lab 5 PCs 142 Laptops Note: Client machines within the 2 separate wings of the building are connected via switches in each wing connected by fiber optic and Cat5/6 cabling.
7 SABIS International Charter School Technology Infrastructure Network & Internet Connectivity SABIS International currently utilizes a T-3 and Comcast cable lines for connectivity to the Internet. The T-3 access is utilized by all Administrative staff while the cable access is utilized by Academics. Within the school proper the LAN connectivity is at a base 100Mbps speed. Between the Main and Primary offices network closets a fiber optics connection is in place to facilitate optimal network performance. Connectivity between network closets is currently available at 1 Gb. speed dependent on network cabling (Cat5, Cat6, and Fiber). Also in place is an Aruba based Wi-Fi network that allows remote access for teacher connectivity via their laptops or IPads. Intercom/Telephone System(s) Within the Primary buildings network closets reside the digital phone systems. There are 37 Verizon Centrex lines coming into the system providing efficient communication, both incoming and outgoing, to the outside world. The intercom system was recently updated to allow for total communications between the two offices of the school. The system also allows for total building intercom service for efficiency and safety. All rooms have office communications via the intercom call system. Computer Hardware The minimal PC equipment level within the school is at 1.5 GHz. or higher. The low end range of the PCs (5%) are used infrequently, require Internet access for the most part and therefore are not required to be immediately replaced. 95% of all PC s have the Windows 7 operating system as a standard with a minimum of 1 Gb. of Ram. All of the PC s have access to the LAN and the Internet allowing for easy access to any required information. Technology Maintenance and Repair All hardware and software repairs, installs and problem resolutions are handled on site via the technology staff. Additionally, training is done on an as needed basis by the technical staff or is handled via outside training consultants. All staff is required to due an initial problem evaluation prior to contacting the technical staff. When technical work of any kind is required an IT Request Form is filled out and prioritized as to need, work effort, and technical staff requirement(s). Technology Planning The planning process first looks at the goals that were set from the previous year. Then the budget dollars are looked at to see if the monies allocated for upgrades, improvements and new purchases are close to what was planned and/or anticipated. A conference with the corporate school office and IT department is then held to see if their needs/wants/plans have been meet or will be meet in the near future. Most of technological enhancements to the infrastructure of the school are driven by the state of Massachusetts, the needs of SABIS International and the SABIS Educational Systems Network. Whenever possible, the requirements of the state as the funding source are given the appropriate priority and every attempt to meet those needs is made. The staff of SABIS International and SABIS Educational Systems technical requirements are documented throughout the year so that needs assessment, prioritizing, budgeting and implementation can occur within the earliest possible timeframe. This process dictates where and what the IT staff work effort is for the upcoming year(s).
8 School Website SABIS International s Website ( is hosted by Citadel Networks LLC. and is administrated by the local webmaster(s). The website is built to allow for updates/uploads from authorized staff users providing means to keep the site diverse and up-to-date. Administrative information, academic, sports and student activities, a monthly calendar of events are some examples of areas maintained on the website. The web site information is updated in some cases daily to insure an upto-the minute dispersal of information to parents, students and staff. Parent Website SABIS International, as part of the SABIS Network, is aligned with other SABIS schools in a parent information website called WebSchool. This site provides academic and behavioral reports on students on a daily basis. This allows parents to keep close track of their child s performance and behavior. Additional functionality planned for this site includes homework assignments, teacher communications, and a school calendar of events.
9 Technology Goals Ongoing and Yearly Changes SABIS International reports to the Department of Education a set of goals each year as part of the Technical Plan Updates. These goals are targets that the school has set for itself in an effort to grow and improve in the area of technology education. The goals have been broken down into two specific groups: Ongoing Goals, ones that are ongoing and are continuously being strived for, and Yearly Changes, ones that are to be implemented within the current or future school year(s). Ongoing Goals Continue the process of updating the technology environment in the school. This would include PC hardware, software, printers and visual equipment providing students and staff with the best available equipment to meet their needs. Increase the PC to student ratio to align more closely with the Massachusetts technology level requirements for schools. Update/upgrade the networking topology within the school. This would include obsolete and/or out-of-date hubs, switches, cabling, NIC cards and any other hardware (or software) portions of the network environment. As Microsoft Office is the SABIS suite of choice, upgrades to a most current version will continue on an as mandated basis from the corporate office. Students and Staff will have equal access to a variety of state-of-the-art technology during their educational experience at SABIS International. Continue building the interactive board environment within the school. Along with this it should be determined if permanent placement of display equipment is defeasible. Continue to increase the technology level of staff and administration by providing more inhouse classes and training sessions. Continue to monitor backup processes and determine if the current data storage capacity is adequate or refinements are needed. Also insure that all mission critical data is included in the backup process and is recoverable. School administration continues to utilize and support technology school budgets which include realistic appropriations for technology upgrades and support. Rework the school web site to make it more efficient and client friendly. It is currently more business oriented and should be centered towards the students and parents who will be accessing it.
10 Planned Goals Rebuild the school webpage to a more up to date and informative source of information. Refine the current network infrastructure to provide more immediate throughput of requested resources. Finalize the operating systems move to Windows 7 for all remaining PCs and laptops. Refine the school-wide application acquisition system for the Teachers and Administrators utilizing the Apple IPad as their base technology tool. This would have to include an app dispersal tool (Meraki?) which will allow provide application downloading capabilities dependent on client or group requirements. Finalize the IT Department s inventory of dispersed technology locations and owners. This will aid in the PARCC s information requirement assessment and for future rollout needs. Rewire and re-label network closets to provide more efficient troubleshooting options and clearer access to networked hardware. Rebuild the wireless network to address the increased demands by the rollout of teacher laptops and IPads. Work with SABIS Educational Systems to implement the data structures required for implementation of the SIF project into the SABIS SSMS data system. Upgrade the current firewall system to the latest technology available to insure the safest possible Internet environment for all students and staff members.
11 Future Goals Add a new static testing laboratory for students use. This lab will consist of 128+ high end PCs network connected to facilitate a much improved learning verification area. The lab will provide quicker notification to students and teachers as to what has been learned and what has not. This testing lab depends on construction by SABIS International of a new addition to the school. Add a new media lab/library to the envisioned construction of the addition to the school. This could be a MAC lab versus the current Windows framework found within the school. This lab could also be considered as a virtual lab if plans for the addition are not formalized. Enhance the connectivity between network closets to fiber optics from the current copper format. In addition, increase the speed of all closet switches/ports to be at a 1 Gb. level. This will provide maximum throughput within the site s footprint. Build the internal network infrastructure to handle portable tablets mini labs for the school. These would consist of mobile tablet carts which could move from room to room dependent on academic need. Make the internal Wi-Fi Network signal available out to the external campus footprint. The need here is in case of emergency or evacuation allowing for access to critical emergency information by staff. Push the software system developers to strive toward making all systems within the SABIS network more client oriented and friendly. This would allow for clients to be empowered to take control of their own work requirements. Rebuild the security aspects of the wireless network throughout the school. This would involve changing the Wi-Fi security aspect of the network from the WEP protocol to the more secure WPA protocol. Evaluate the feasibility of tablets for use by all students. This would involve in school use as well as the possibility of home use. It also could require a rebuild of the current W-Fi infrastructure as the demand for network capability would increase. Build the infrastructure for the SABIS WebSchool software package. This would involve student, teacher and parental accesses which can be accessed from outside the school proper as well as from within. With the continued growth of technology within the classrooms, continue to insure the safety and security of that equipment by providing adequate equipment for storage. Continue to work on increasing the PC to student ratio to align more closely with the Massachusetts technology level for schools.
12 Professional Development With a new professional development coordinator in place, we are able to utilize our grant funds as well as in-house budgeted professional development funds more efficiently and effectively. Professional development training includes in-house training from our affiliation with the Connecticut based training firm: New Horizons. Training includes various levels of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Access. Ad-hoc training is provided by in-house IT personnel in the use of: printers (how to load ink/toner, troubleshoot); (housekeeping, proper file attachments, virus recognition); Internet (spy ware removal, site access awareness, software install considerations); Windows 7 (usage, security, network integration). The Mass Cue seminar has been attended by staff members to further broaden IT awareness and additional options for IT classroom integration. DESE seminars continue to be attended to view refinements/changes to online systems/data requirements as well as acquiring knowledge about current available systems (VES). Mass Cue will be attended on upcoming years to see what other options/ideas can be implemented in the school to further technology awareness and usage within our curriculum. Classes planned for yearly includes most basic levels of Excel, Word, and Access as well as the more advanced subjects of these softwares. Utilization of online software packages has begun within the school. In this case, the Special Education department has been using a web based IEP software to fulfill the state s Special Education requirements. The continuation of PC software upgrades (Windows OS, Windows Office suite) will further allow the increase of our staff s productivity utilizing the power of the new software. The security issues faced by all school PC users are an ongoing process which continues throughout the year.
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The court turned down an appeal by sex offenders and left intact the notification provisions of Megan's Law, enacted by New Jersey in 1995 and adopted by 36 other states since.
Lawyers for sex offenders had argued that the disputed provisions violate the Fifth Amendment's protection against being punished twice for the same crime because such notice, and the public reaction it generates, amounts to punishment.
The justices also turned down a counter-appeal by New Jersey over the opportunities sex offenders must get to question the risk classifications prosecutors give them, the key to how much community notice is provided.
Monday's action, taken without comment, was not a ruling and did not preclude the possibility the court might some day fully review and disapprove of such a notification measure. But survival of the prototype law against the first constitutional challenge to reach the Supreme Court is a huge legal victory for proponents of such measures.
Community notifications began in New Jersey last month.
Megan's Law is named for Megan Kanka, a 7-year-old girl who was raped and murdered in 1994 by a twice-convicted sex offender who lived across the street from her home. Jesse Timmendequas has been sentenced to death for the crime.
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