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August 28, 2008
The Ford Pinto was a subcompact manufactured by Ford (introduced on 9/11/70 — another infamous coincidence?). It became a focus of a major scandal when it was alleged that the car's design allowed its fuel tank to be easily damaged in the event of a rear-end collision, which sometimes resulted in deadly fires and explosions. Ford was aware of this design flaw but allegedly refused to pay what was characterized as the minimal expense of a redesign. Instead, it was argued, Ford decided it would be cheaper to pay off possible lawsuits for resulting deaths. The resulting liability case produced a judicial opinion that is a staple of remedy courses in American law schools.
What brought this on? Well, a recent conversation with a healthcare institution went something like this:
Us: Are you required to comply with HIPAA?
Them: Well, I suppose…yes
Us: So how do you demonstrate compliance?
Them: Well, we've never been audited and don't know anyone that has
Us: So you don't have a solution in place for this?
Them: Not really…but if they ever come knocking, I'll pull some reports and wiggle out of it
Us: But there is a better, much better way with all sorts of upside
Them: Yeah, yeah whatever…how much did you say this "better" way costs?
Us: Paltry sum
Them: Well why should I bother? A) I don't know anyone that has been audited. B) I've got better uses for the money in these tough times. C) If they come knocking, I'll plead ignorance and ask for "reasonable time" to demonstrate compliance. D) In any case, if I wait long enough Microsoft and Cisco will probably solve this for me in the next release.
Us: Heavy sigh
Sadly..none of this is true and there is overwhelming evidence of that.
Regulations are not intended to be punitive of course and implementing log management in reality provides positive ROI
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February 28, 2008
In October 2007 Gartner published a paper titled "Clients Should Prepare a 'Recession Budget' for 2008″. It suggested that IT organizations should be prepared to respond if a recession forces budget constraints in 2008. Its still early in 2008 but the FED appears to agree and has acted strongly by dropping key interest rates fast and hard.
Will this crimp your ability to secure funding for security initiatives? Vendor FUD tactics have been a bellwether but fear factor funding is waning for various reasons.These include
* crying wolf
* the perceived small impact of breaches (as opposed to the dire predictions)
* the absence of a widespread, debilitating (9/11 style) malware attack
* the realization that most regulations (eg HIPAA) have weak enforcement
As an InfoSec professional, how should you react?
For one thing, understand what drives your business and align with it as opposed to retreating into techno-speak. Accept that the company you work for is not in the business of being compliant or secure. Learn to have a business conversation about Infosec with business people. These are people that care about terms such as ROI, profit, shareholdervalue, labor, assets, expenses and so on. Recognize that their vision of regulatory compliance is driven mainly by the bottom line. In a recession year, these are more important than ever before.
For another thing, expect a cut in IT costs (it is after all most often viewed as a "cost-center"). This means staff, budgets and projects may be lost.
So how does a SIEM vendor respond? In a business-like way of course. By pointing out that one major reason for deploying such solutions is to "do more with less", to automate the mundane thereby increasing productivity, by retaining company critical knowledge in policy so that you are less vulnerable to a RIF, by avoiding downtime which hurts the bottom line.
And as Gabriel Garcia Marquez observed , maybe it is possible to have Love in the Time of Cholera.
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MLA Michelle Mungall takes on the portfolio of social development as Adrian Dix announced the official opposition shadow cabinet Friday.
"I am very happy to be in this role," says the Nelson-Creston representative. "
Prior to being elected to provincial office, Mungall worked in the community with Nelson Food Cupboard, the Nelson Committee on Homelessness, coordinated the Habondia Lending Circle and handled youth employment issues. She says NDP leader Dix recognized the experience she could bring to the role.
"When we spoke yesterday about this appointment, he saw how important it was to have a strong voice in the legislature to hold the government accountable," she says.
Dix says his team will hold Premier Christy Clark and the BC Liberals to account for their promises and record.
"Premier Clark's government was elected on the claims of a balanced budget, reduced debt, increased core services and increased jobs," he says. "British Columbians expect the Liberals to live up to the commitments they made, and our caucus will do just that."
Mungall intends to take the government to task for its record on child poverty.
"We have had one of Canada's worst rates for child poverty for the last nine years. In fact, for eight of those nine years we had the worst rate in Canada," she says. "Hopefully, the government will listen and we can see some forward movement for people and for greater equality in this province."
Mungall is leaving behind her portfolio of Advanced Education for this new role. David Eby, who took the Vancouver-Point Grey riding from the premier, will fill the Nelson-Creston MLA's shoes.
She takes over from former leader of the opposition Carole James in tackling social development. It encompasses the family bonus program, social assistance for people on welfare and disability as well as the social innovation program established by the Liberals to encourage partnering with non-profit agencies among others.
"It is quite a large file so my first task, obviously is to dig deep and get myself oriented to all the issues in the ministry," Mungall says. "As I get up to speed I am really looking forward to working with Carole James on that. She did a fantastic job and she's moved on to Ministry of Children and Family Development so her and I will continue to work closely together."
Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy will shadow seniors and seniors health along with the Columbia River Treaty and Columbia Power.
According to Dix, British Columbians will not tolerate a return to the say one thing, do another approach that has characterized Liberal rule.
"When the legislature sits again starting June 26, we expect the government to demonstrate how its budget is balanced and how it will avoid massive cuts to core services," he says. "Our team of critics, including seven new MLAs, will be a strong voice to ensure the government is held accountable."


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Condemning half of the electorate hurts our democracy
The brutal 2016 presidential campaign ended with many voters disillusioned with the voting process and with their fellow Americans. While a portion of the American electorate partook in the political process for the first time and celebrated the victory of Donald Trump, supporters of Hillary Clinton wept. Then, they blamed their peers.
Members of the anti-Trump movement, and Clinton's most enthusiastic supporters have condemned those who voted the Republican candidate into office. Facebook posts describe disappointment in their neighbors and point fingers at the demographic groups — minorities and women — that did not turn out for Clinton or chose Trump over the Democratic candidate. Some people have gone as far as to write posts asking for Trump supporters to unfriend them on social media.
This rhetoric is unproductive and counterintuitive. It is segregationist and at odds with our country's ideals of unity and collaboration. We cannot turn away from nearly half of the country. We cannot disregard our neighbors in these dire times.
For supporters of the Democratic Party, protesting serves as a show of unity and as a show of strength after the Democratic Party suffered unexpected defeats across federal, state and local elections. Focus has shifted from the Republican Party's stability to the lack of Democratic leadership. Protesting allows people to feel they have a voice when their representatives failed to win their contests.
However, protesting will not change the outcome of the election. Democrats and all of those unhappy with the election's results should be concentrating on how they can convince undecided voters that the policies they believe in would better serve them. Divisive rhetoric will not convince people to change their minds. Instead, it will drive people away.
Although some of Trump's supporters have been in the spotlight for treating protesters violently and calling minorities by slurs, Clinton's supporters have also bullied U.S. citizens. By labeling Trump supporters as racists and bigots for supporting their candidate, they do not change minds. By casting these labels, they engender hatred and overgeneralize the issues voters care about.
Trump's words and actions throughout his life and campaign have been offensive and heinous. His "locker room talk" was too much for some voters to bear, and the polls suggested exposure to his sexist remarks would turn the electorate away from supporting him. The polls did not accurately reflect the vote, though, and we must recognize that voters decide on their candidate for a number of different reasons.
Some voters chose Trump because they believed it was more important that a Republican appoint the next Supreme Court judge. Others distrusted Clinton. The Democratic candidate was not particularly strong in an electoral season characterized by anger with career politicians and "the establishment." Clinton supporters may strongly disagree with other voters' decisions, but continued disagreement will not help going forward. No matter Clinton supporters' view of the other side's decision, they cannot demonize voters and accuse them of bigotry for voting for Trump. This one decision should not be enough for us to give up on humanity.
We need to understand why almost half of the country voted for Trump. Those who associate with the liberal side of politics must reach out to the other side and attempt to engage in dialogue. The lack of dialogue, exacerbated by social media and the information bubbles we form around ourselves, creates the divide we see between Republicans and Democrats. These bubbles allow only the information that aligns with our views to sink in; information that disagrees with our worldview is not accepted as legitimate. By refusing to believe that others may be correct, we cut ourselves off from important conversations and learning experiences.
Trump supporters and Clinton supporters have different worldviews. Some people have not experienced the economic recovery that jobs reports suggest. Talks about when the Fed will raise interest rates and mentions of stock market growth does not matter much if you can't find a job. We all worry about different things, so we can only learn about those worries through discussion.
We must not call large swaths of Americans racists before understanding their plights. We must come together and recognize our different views in order to find the path toward unity.


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We are following government guidelines on COVID-19 so are not organising events involving large numbers. Unfortunately, this means the Considerate Contractor Scheme Gold Award Ceremony arranged for 15 May 2020 has had to be cancelled.
We encourage all building and civil engineering contractors working in the City to carry out their operations in a safe and considerate manner, with regard to pedestrians and road users.
Consider the impact streetworks and construction and deconstruction sites have on the environment. Find out more on detailed guidance and requirements.
If you wish to discuss the Considerate Contractor Scheme please contact our CCS Hotline 020 7332 1004.
By joining the scheme members agree to follow the Code of Good Practice. This commitment which exceeds the legal minimum requirements ensures that general standards of work are raised and the condition and safety of City streets and pavements are improved for the benefit of everyone living, working or travelling through the Square Mile.
The contractors are judged annually on their performance during that year, by regular monitoring and public feedback. A judging panel carries out a site inspection to complete the assessment. The Lord Mayor presents the trophies.
The scheme is open to all contractors undertaking building and civil engineering in the City of London. There is no membership fee.
Members agree to follow the code of good practice below and display the CCS or CCSS signs on the site next to the public highway.
If your company would like to become a member of the scheme you can complete our online membership application forms listed below.
Building Contractor application
Considerate Contractor Comments
Street Works Contractor application
Street Works Statutory Utility application
You can also contact our team Email the teamT 020 7332 1004
You can comment on the performance of a contractor working on the highway, either to bring good practice to the attention of the CCS inspectors or to report what you consider to be bad practice.
To comment you can either email the team or fill out our online form using the comments tab. You can also telephone CCS Hotline on 020 7332 1004.
As a participating member of the Considerate Contractor Scheme, this site agrees to ensure that site personnel are committed to observe the City's considerate Code of Conduct. We also undertake to quickly put right any statutory infringements or breaches in the Code of Conduct and understand that continual justifiable complaints by the public of the Corporation will result in an escalation process that could result in our suspension from the scheme.
The City of London expects a member of the Scheme to abide by the following:
All our workforce will use full safety equipment, appropriate to the task. All crane operations and vehicle movements will be undertaken with regard to passing traffic, pedestrians and vulnerable road users. Our vehicle logistics operation will operate to the appropriate best practice safety standards, such as FORS and CLOCS, and we will ensure that all vehicles are fully compliant with the appropriate cycle and pedestrian protection requirements. All site operations will be fully enclosed to provide adequate protection to the public from falling objects. All of the pedestrian routes around our site will be kept safe and easy to use for disabled users.
We agree to consult with all relevant City of London officers at the earliest possible opportunity and to ensure that both the Client and Design Team are engaged in the process. We agree to provide all details of site hoardings, scaffolding, loading bays and any other temporary works affecting the highway insufficient time to allow for adequate consultation and for the issuing of the appropriate licences. All licences will be in place prior to work starting and renewed/extended in good time. Any changes or variations will be discussed in advance with City of London officers.
Once we are appointed, we will make early contact with neighbours and businesses to advise them of start dates and the effects of the works. Where applicable, the local school will be contacted. These contacts will be maintained throughout the duration of the project by the issue of regular newsletters. We will provide accessible, external message boards with current information on progress and upcoming events. All the relevant site contact details will be displayed clearly, and we agree to positively promote the CCS and other campaigns initiated by the City of London and City Police.
All our workforce will take pride in their appearance and the cleanliness of the site surroundings by keeping all hoardings clean, and also take the best measures to keep the highways and footways clean in the vicinity of the site. We will implement sufficient measures to eliminate dust, minimise construction noise and control vibration for the surrounding area. The public will see our site as tidy and well organised, and the workforce will be prevented from using external site areas during breaks. In particular, smoking-related litter will not be left outside our site boundary.
We will limit all noisy activities to the regulated periods and keep these periods to a minimum. All materials and waste will be kept within the site boundaries. In particular we will make regular checks to ensure that water and mud does not run on to the public highway. Where working on the highway is unavoidable, we agree to keep works and activities clearly separate from the public and to provide safe and well signed alternative routes if required. All site staff will be helpful, courteous and respectful to the general public at all times. Our site management will also be encouraged to alert City officers to problems on the highway outside our direct control.
As a participating member of the Considerate Contractor Streetworks Scheme, we agree to ensure that our staff are committed to observe the City's considerate Code of Conduct. Creating the proper environment makes the movement of people and vehicles safer and more pleasant, significantly enhancing the perception of the works, the workers involved, and the street works industry in general. We also undertake to quickly put right any statutory infringements or breaches in the 5 Point Plan and understand that continual justifiable complaints by the public or the City Corporation will result in an escalation process which could ultimately lead to our expulsion from the Scheme. In addition to an expectation that companies adhere to all appropriate safety legislation, including HSG47 (Avoiding danger from underground services), the City Corporation expects a member of the Scheme to abide by the following principles:
We will seek to implement all reasonable measures to safely minimise the duration of works, including use of the new technology and appropriate methods of working. Where the works are due to take place on traffic sensitive streets, we agree to consider double shifting for gangs, and use extended working hours in summer time (or where daylight hours permit).
We agree to hold such site meetings as may be necessary and provide all details of work plans, traffic management requirements and environmental considerations insufficient time to allow for adequate consultation and for the issuing of the appropriate permits and agreements. We agree to share works programmes with the City Corporation well in advance so that works can be effectively planned and co-ordinated. We will also take steps to monitor our assets, identify those at risk of failure and /or leakage, and take steps to effectively maintain them. We will apply best practice protocols on reinstatement, reducing the need for multiple site visits.
We agree to work with City Corporation officers to implement appropriate, consistent and informative signage, providing the public with detailed information on the appropriate utility and contractor, the cause of the works, their duration and progress. In particular, we will consider, site-specific signage where work sites are inactive. We agree to install, maintain and subsequently remove all necessary traffic and pedestrian signage in accordance with the Code of Practice for the Safety at Street and Road Works, appropriate to the City's 20mph speed limit and street layout.
We agree to work with City Corporation officers to develop a comprehensive communications plan that will seek to provide stakeholders with clear information regarding the need for works, their duration and how traffic, pedestrian and access to premises are affected. We agree to consult City Corporation officers at the earliest possible opportunity to discuss our works, and to maintain effective lines of communications with the City, responding in a timely manner to all reasonable requests. All permits, agreements and traffic orders will be in place prior to work starting and will be renewed/extended in good time. Any changes of variations will be discussed in advance with City Corporation officers.
We agree to work with City Corporation officers in developing a regime of measurements that will ensure continuous improvement in working practices and duration can be achieved.
'The scheme is highly prestigious and drives improvement plans. It creates competition and a mind set to ensure that works are safe, tidy and expeditious'
The 31st Considerate Contractor Scheme Award Ceremony was held on 17 May 2019 in Merchant Taylors' Hall.
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The 30th Considerate Contractor Scheme Award Ceremony was held on 18 May 2018 in Plaisterers' Hall.


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In general 3.5" hard drive docking stations are not very portable. Since the 3.5" hard drives consume significantly more power than their 2.5"counterparts they can't be powered by the 5V USB port. This means that you will have to carry the adapter. Furthermore, the fact that you have 2 different ports on the docking station means that you have to carry around 2 cables just in case you come across a computer without an e-SATA port. The problems do not end there either. Because of its upright design, the docking station has to be wider that 1" cross section of the slim hard drive enclosures. So carrying it around can be bulky.
The dock also does not offer as much protection as the hard drive enclosure. As you can see in the pictures, part of hard drives is exposed, and that rubber sleeve will not be able to provide adequate protection in case of impact situations (hard drive and station fall on the floor).
The dock was primarily designed with Versatility and Speed in mind. So just how closely does it match up to the speed of the motherboard interface? Here are the results:
CrystalDiskMark is a utility that writes and reads data 3 types of data to random limited region on a hard drive. The type of data that is read/written from/to the hard drive in the first test is Sequential. This means that all the bits and pieces of the file are to be located in the same region on the hard drive. The second type of data is 512K. In the second test the data is broken up into pieces of 512KB and spread out throughout the drive. The third test and also the most time consuming is the 4 KB read/write. Similarly to the second, the data is broken up in pieces and scattered across the testing space and the read/written.
In all of these tests there was no significant difference between the write speeds on any level and in any test size. This means that the HDD docking station controller is capable of keeping up with the speeds of SATA drive. The read speeds however experienced about a 30 – 40 MB/second drop. This indicates the limits of the micro controller used in the station's interface.
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The test measures the read/write speeds across the entire drive as well as measure the latencies. Similarly to CrystalDiskMark, there is no significant difference between the performance of the drive while it is plugged into the motherboard or the controller. Since the drive is a solid state, there is not arching downward decline in speeds that is present in drives with platters. The write speeds of the hard drive while plugged into the docking station closely matched the speeds obtained when the drive was plugged into the motherboard. Reading speeds of the hard drive in the docking station trailed by approximately 15 MB/s behind those of the motherboard.
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Despite the limits of the micro controller on the iStarUSA's xAGE-N99-SAU/US, the drive still showed pretty snappy results. The docking station definitely overcomes its portability issues with sheer speed, which will ultimately cause it to end up in a single location: IT Professional's desk. Through its versatility and adaptability to multiple hard drives in addition to its speed, the xAGE-N99 is a perfect choice for people that are in constant need of swapping out drives and transferring data. At a price point $20~$25 this docking station is definitely affordable enough to earn its keep in any environment.


text: During the last years several new kinds of protest movements have appeared around the world. The occupy movement that started out as local occupation in New York and which was adopted in different places all over the world can be considered as the latest example of forms of subterranean politics (Kaldor et al. 2012). This paper considers critical media practices by Occupy groups in the European periphery namely Sweden, Latvia and Estonia. As the Occupy movement born in New York was initially largely invisible in mainstream media, the world learned about it through social media. What first was a pragmatic approach to spread the word became a critique of the impetus of mainstream media that are ignoring the 99% of society. Occupy is hence not only considered as an expression of a change in forms of social and political activism, but also in how communicative power is claimed and achieved.


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April 27, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm$25.00 – $30.00
Featuring Pamela Schaefer, winner of last year's Queen of Show, to talk about the history of Dahlias and the different types of dahlias. Also, renown grower, Susan Hut, will explain how to grow, tend to and store dahlias. It will include potting and special Dahlia care topics and you will receive 3-4 tubers to take home.


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HAWK FOREST-(Patchouli, Tobacco, Amyris, Dragons Blood, Sandalwood, Cedar, Oakmoss, Amber, Musk)
(Patchouli, Tobacco, Amyris, Dragons Blood, Sandalwood, Cedar, Oakmoss, Amber, Musk)
In the Native American culture, the hawk is seen as a messenger. These can be messages from spirit, our guides or from the universe. They are usually telling us to wake up and pay attention to what is going on around and inside of us.
Hawks open us up to higher levels of consciousness and awakens us to our soul's destiny.
Hawk medicine gives us the ability to move between the seen and unseen realms to enhance our knowledge and clarity of our life purpose.
Hawk forest is as mysterious and bold as the magical falcon itself. This messenger bird will lure you deep into an ancient forest of wisdom and insight.
You find yourself in a clearing where native ceremonies have taken place. You can still smell the sacred fire, the freshly gathered herbs and resins, ceremonial tobacco and the magic of the forest that is surrounding you.
Wear this oil to bring to you the energy of the hawk and of the ancients.
This oil can be used to awaken from your spiritual slumber and to become one with yourself and all that is.
All of my oils are intuitively blended and infused with natural healing energy.
The ritual of blending oils together to create fragrances and anointing oils is an ancient tradition that I am honored and grateful to be a part of.
All of the oils that I create are made with high quality Essential Oils, Fragrances, Natural Resins, Botanical Oils and Plant Absolutes and are blended into a base of Jojoba Seed Oil, Olive Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Sesame Seed Oil and Sunflower Oil.


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Narmada Jhabua Gramin Bank (NJGB) declared the Interview result for the posts of Officer (Scale - I). Candidates got selected on the basis of RRB – CWE – III Written Examination conducted in the month of September 2014 by IBPS, Mumbai followed by the Interview conducted by the bank on 08, 09, 12 & 13 October 2015 for the post of Officer (Scale - I).
A total of 42 candidates got selected for the post of Officer (Scale - I). Selected candidates have to gone for Medical Examination and also complete the other formalities before appointment. Selected candidates will get all the related information via email in course of time.
The Lists of candidates selected for the posts of Officer (Scale - I) is displayed in the link below.


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The mission of the home economics profession in Australia is to educate, inform, and act as an advocate to government, industry and the community for families and households, so that individuals can make informed choices in order to enhance their everyday living.
As the peak professional body for home economics professionals in Australia, the Home Economics Institute of Australia Inc. (HEIA) represents the interests of home economists working in education, industry, community services, consumer affairs and family and household management. Our membership-base is currently comprised predominately of home economics teachers in secondary schools, where optimising health and wellbeing is a key component of their teaching.
HEIA appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) on the draft Information Paper on the effectiveness of homeopathy for treating health conditions. Ensuring consumers have access to current, reliable and easy to understand information on key issues that affect health and wellbeing is integral to the functions of the home economics profession.
HEIA's submission addresses questions 1 and 2 posed by NHMRC, namely:
Q1. Is the draft Information Paper presented and written in a manner that is easy to understand?
Q2. Does the draft Information Paper clearly outline how the evidence was reviewed and interpreted by the Homeopathy Working Committee?
Target audience
NHMRC provides no clear guidance on the age/education level to which the paper is pitched, which is important for appropriately commenting on the 'ease of understanding' aspect of this question. The terms 'non-technical language' and 'Australian community' provide a little guidance on this issue.
As currently written, the Information Paper assumes a moderate level of education is held by the reader. For this paper, HEIA supports the level to which it is pitched; however, it links to the need for a shortened summary of NHMRC's findings and position on the use of homeopathy. HEIA understands that a NHMRC Position Statement is to be developed, which is only made evident in the diagram on page 8 of the Information Paper. The fact that the Information Paper will be supported by a shortened Position Statement needs to be made clearer.
Overall finding
To assist with ease of understanding of the overall finding of the review, HEIA suggests re-wording the statement from:
"The assessment of the evidence from research in humans does not show that homeopathy is effective for treating the range of health conditions considered"
"There is no evidence from research in humans that homeopathy is effective for treating the range of health conditions considered."
HEIA considers the second statement much easier to process and more consumer friendly. The statement is similar to the first dot point provided in the overall summary on page 19 of the Information Paper and, therefore, appears to reflect the thinking of NHMRC on the research findings.
Definition of study quality
HEIA suggests a clearer overview is provided on what defines study quality. It is understood that the systematic reviews were assessed using the 'Assessing the Methodological Quality of Systematic Reviews' method. The description of 'quality' throughout the documents is, however, not consistent and a little unclear.
To highlight this point, on page 14, the second dot point in the second column uses the terms 'good-quality' and 'well designed' separately when in all other parts of the document, 'well designed' is a component of quality.
In addition, the use of the terms 'well done' and 'poorly done' when describing study quality are not useful (pages 11 and 12). These terms are so broad it is unclear what the key concerns are with the studies. Some better descriptors may be needed to describe what is meant by study quality. If 'poorly designed' continues to be used, this too may need to be described.
Definition: Alternative and complementary medicines
A definition of 'alternative and complementary medicines' is needed at the start of the Information Paper; rather than being at the end in the 'definitions' section. They are important terms; the definition of which needs to be made up front. In addition, HEIA queries the definition given as it doesn't pick up on the fact that complementary medicine is used in conjunction with conventional medicine, while alternative medicine is used in isolation.
Benefits and risks of homeopathy
The paper talks about the need for consumers and health professionals to be aware of the potential benefits and risks of homeopathy (p4). These are not made clear in the document other than the overall finding of the review that there is no evidence of the effectiveness of homeopathy. HEIA suggests that a short summary is included to cover this point. If there are no benefits, this needs to be made clear along with the risks. This may be something that is included in the Position Statement; however, they need to also be specified in this Information Paper.
HEIA recommends that:
The paper makes clear how the evidence was reviewed and interpreted by the Working Committee. The means by which the evidence was gathered is appropriately outlined, so too the method by which they were reviewed and the final outcome reached.
The paper also makes clear the importance of research studies as opposed to anecdotal evidence. Also clearly articulated is the design features of studies that carry the most weight in terms of providing reliable evidence.
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A rising Liverpool businessman who left school at 14 has unveiled exciting plans for a luxury 700-bed apartment scheme that he hopes will transform the face of Widnes.
Young developer Luke Backhouse has revealed ambitious plans to light up the town's waterfront with three "shimmering" towers featuring flats and restaurants overlooking the River Mersey.
The 29-year-old, from Mossley Hill, has bought a 10.5 acre piece of land on Mersey View in Hale Bank, where Haydock's Timber Yard once stood.
The former industrial town is slowly on the up since the days of being dominated by the chemical manufacturing industry.
These incredible images show how Luke, who heads family-run business Backhouse Developments, hopes to tap into its potential.
He said: "Liverpool has got a lot of development going on, it's expanding. Once everything has gone up, it can only go outward. The city's not that big, it's very saturated now whereas Widnes is an untouched market.
"Not everyone wants to be in the city centre. This development gives them a bit of peace and quiet on the waterfront. It's a common known fact that water sells.
"A lot of people can't afford to live in town, or they don't want to, but they still want to be in a city centre environment and that's what this project is about.
"I think this development will change Widnes completely, for something like that to be built."
The site for the apartment block is next to Pickerings Pasture – a former industrial waste land turned local nature reserve.
Schemes to reclaim industrial land in Widnes have been under way for more than a decade, with the Hive Leisure Centre and Green Oaks Shopping Centre being key projects that have given the local economy a boost.
However huge swathes of land remain vacant and derelict following the decline of the town's chemical industry, and dad-of-one Luke hopes his development could kick-start a new phase of regeneration.
He said: "When we first looked at the site people were saying it's an industrial area.
"Look at Jamaica Street in town. Ten or 15 years ago Jamaica street was an untouched market. It was an industrial area and now it's thriving.
"The are houses in Widnes going for half a million. If you would have said that 10 or 15 years ago, you would have been laughed at. It's changed massively, I think the [Mersey Gateway] bridge has helped with that too.
"This scheme could be the benchmark for this town. It's something to modernise the town."
Luke's vision is to develop three independent towers featuring flats and leisure facilities which maximise views of the River Mersey.
An exclusive sneak peek of the plans seen by the ECHO suggest the building material will be reflective and shimmery so that the river will reflect the towers.
A brochure for the development, dubbed "Mersey View Gardens", said the exterior of the building will "modulate" so that as people travel past the towers, "they appear to have movement and dynamism: shimmering as the water of the Mersey shimmers beneath".
Speaking about the ambitious design proposals Luke said: "This will change the waterfront of Widnes completely.
"If you fly into Liverpool airport and you see those towers lit up at night, you will want to know what it is and you will go and visit.
"Instead of looking at the towers in the [Fiddlers Ferry] power station, you will be looking at our three towers."
Plans for 'The Mersey View Gardens' are in the pre-application stage and are set to be formally submitted to Halton Borough Council in the upcoming months.
Luke said he has consulted closely with the local authority, who are excited about the plans.
Halton Council have been working on a number of long-term projects they hope will regenerate the borough and make it a "visitor" destination over the next decade.
The Mersey View Gardens' is one of a huge range of projects Backhouse developments are seeking to deliver in the Liverpool City Region and beyond, with the family-run business due to open a club in New York later this year.
Speaking about what drives him Luke said: "I left school at 14 to start work in the family business, renting industrial units. When I got to 18/19 I started to have other ideas what to do with our sites.
"My grandfather started the business but my father passed away when I was four so it was like we skipped a generation and I had to learn quickly.
"I think a good development is not about the location. You make the location, you make it a destination. If you make something good enough, people will go."


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Two Cal State San Bernardino program's that help low-income students with child care have received a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
The money, which will be distributed during the next four years, is earmarked for the university's Children's Center and Infant and Toddler Lab School, according to a statement.
"The big benefit is that [parents] have access to child care on campus for extremely low cost," said Amanda Wilcox-Herzog, a psychology professor and faculty supervisor of the Infant Toddler and Lab School, in the statement. "This enables student parents to have the best care for their young children, on campus, while they attend class, study, and ultimately get their degrees."
The grant is a part of the education department's Child Care Access Means Parents in School program. Wilcox-Herzog oversees those grants at Cal State San Bernardino, which has now received the grants four times, according to the statement.


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These Are the 12 Most Beautiful Wineries in Napa Valley
From garden tours to gondola rides, wine tasting doesn't look like what it used to.
Romantic ambience, historic architecture, lush scenery, and golden light—there is so much more to wine tasting in California's Napa Valley than simply tasting wine. So when it comes to choosing which Napa Valley wineries to visit, the setting is almost as important a factor to consider as the grapes themselves.
And the competition for wine tourists is fierce: Today, there are over 400 winery options to choose from in Napa and Sonoma Counties alone, which is up from just 25 in Napa in the 1970s. Napa tourism continues to grow; according to Visit Napa Valley, the region's tourism board, the area welcomed 3.85 million tourists who spent $2.23 billion in 2018, up 4.4% and 15.9%, respectively, from 2016.
In the face of stiff competition and sizable opportunity, Napa Valley wineries are stepping up their offerings beyond the typical tastings with luxe experiences that range from sensory garden tours to private dining with Michelin star chefs.
Of course, what separates the very best from rest often comes down to beauty. After all, who wants to wine taste in a lackluster space? From sleek, modern LEED-certified structures to restored 19th-century estates, here are the 12 most beautiful wineries in Napa Valley.
Calistoga, California
On 171 acres near one of California's oldest vineyards, fourth generation winemaker Dario Sattui opened Castello di Amoroso in an "authentically styled" 13th-century Tuscan castle. Completion of the 121,000-square-foot structure, which contains 107 rooms and four levels above and four levels below ground, required more than 8,000 tons of hand-chiseled local stone, nearly one million antique bricks imported from Europe, and more than 200 containers of antique furnishings shipped from overseas.
Self-guided tours and tastings, as well as guided tours and premium tastings, are available. Reservations are required for groups larger than 14 people.
Angwin, California
Situated atop Howell Mountain is Cade Estate, a winery that specializes in Cabernet Sauvignon and comprises two distinct locations: the first-ever LEED Gold-certified estate winery in Napa Valley, designed by architect Juan Carlos Fernandez, and a historic stone winery, built in 1886. Tours and tastings are available by reservation only.
Calistoga, California
Built into a hillside in 1888, the château at Chateau Montelena winery is worth a visit even without tasting a single drop of wine. Not only is the setting spectacular—it overlooks a Chinese garden, lake, and vineyard that stretches to the base of Mount St. Helena—but its stone construction and English gothic castle gatehouse style are unique for the region and atypical of the time and place in which it was built. Reservations are suggested for parties of eight or more.
Rutherford, California
Set foot on the property of Round Pond Estate, and you'll feel like you've just traveled to Italy, thanks to the winery's landscaping, its Mediterranean olive trees and old-world olive mill, and its produce gardens with sensory planting beds that feature flavors found in Round Pond's wines.
Tastings and culinary experiences, such as the garden-to-table brunch on the winery's covered terrace with panoramic views of the Mayacamas mountain range, are available by reservation only.
St. Helena, California
Visitors to Duckhorn Vineyards are in for a treat: the chance to taste world-class wines in an intimate, home-like setting. The tasting room, which is tucked inside a Victorian-style home with a wrap-around veranda overlooking lush gardens and vineyards, offers portfolio tastings and elevated wine experiences to guests by appointment only.
St. Helena, California
The family-owned Del Dotto Vineyards boasts three locations in the Napa area. Perhaps its most spectacular, though, is its Venetian-style estate, which pays homage both to the owners' Italian heritage and the region's winemaking history. It features Italian marble walls, frescoes depicting the winemaking process, mosaic floors, crystal chandeliers, and a historic cave that was dug by hand in the 19th century.
Tastings and tour experiences that include a visit to the historic cave are available. Reservations are recommended.
Napa, California
Perched high above the Napa Valley on Mount Veeder is the original stone winery of Mayacamas Estate, which was built mostly from stones on found on the property in 1889 and has remained in continuous use for 130 years. Every vintage of Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon spends at least two years barrel-aging inside the 19th-century winery.
Visits to the estate, which include tastings and a tour, are offered Tuesday through Saturday with a reservation. Tastings are available at Mayacamas' downtown Napa location Wednesday through Sunday.
Napa, California
Founded by the family behind Champagne Taittinger, Domaine Carneros winery is best known for its methode traditionnelle sparkling wine, its Pinot Noir, and its château, which has become a landmark in California wine country. Inspired by Taittinger's 18th-century Château de la Marquetterie in Champagne, France, the château features grand gardens, a marble-floored fireside salon, and gorgeous views of vine-covered hill from its expansive terraces. Tours and tastings are available by reservation.
St. Helena, California
Located at the base of the Mayacama Mountains, Hall Wines' St. Helena winery offers a unique opportunity to experience outstanding contemporary artwork and excellent wine in one of California's most beautiful settings. Reservations are required for the Wine and Art Exploration experience.
Rutherford, California
Since 1975, when he bought a portion of the Inglenook Estate, director Francis Ford Coppola has been restoring this historic winery and its 19th-century buildings. One such building is the château, built in 1881 by William Mooser, a San Francisco architect, and Hamden W. McIntyre, who oversaw the winery design and would go on to become one of the region's most sought-after winery designers.
Inglenook offers several tastings and tours and is a featured stop on the Napa Valley Wine Train Estate Tour. Reservations are encouraged.
Napa, California
Step back in time at Stags' Leap Winery, one of California's oldest wine estates that has proudly preserved the property's original Victorian-era manor house, built in 1890, and its wine caves, which were blasted in 1893. Although wine production was interrupted during various periods of history (Prohibition, war), wine grapes have been continuously grown on the estate since its founding. Estate tours and tastings are available daily, by reservation only.
Calistoga, California
A visit to Sterling Vineyards begins with a ride on its unique aerial tram, which affords sweeping views of Napa Valley on the way up to the hilltop winery. And the views only get better at the top: Sterling's stucco Mediterranean-influenced tasting room and terraces overlook gardens and vineyards on all four sides. Tastings and tours are available daily.


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Douglas Rae opines that Sam Huntington got it about 60% correct; Edward Said (as that link shows) would not have agreed. Douglas Rae admits the "conflict of civilisations" theory as presented by Huntington is absurdly over-ambitious. The point is there is not as much determinism in this process as Huntington seemed to suggest. We can choose how we negotiate with it. That is itself a globalising process. We are in a shrinking world, like it or not, and we damned well have to learn how to get along. Tony Blair opines that religion matters simply because to the majority of people in the world religion actually matters. Again we can choose to work from the values the major religions share or we can allow bigotry, dogmatism and downright nostalgia to bring out the worst in our differences. Now Tony of course has much to answer for, but he is not a dill.
And if globalisation is not an IT but a SERIES OF INTERLOCKING PROCESSES driven by a technological revolution we are still getting used to, among other factors such as demographics, then so quite clearly multiculturalism is best thought of as concrete processes rather than as an IT.
Multiculturalism is the state of the world anyway. At the national level it is the interplay of homesickness and belonging, the accommodation of values and the marking out of identity, all that chemistry of the individual life that is not really new, just under greater pressure in Australia today. We can choose to be enriched by it or we can choose to defy it and become inward and stunted.
We can turn our backs on immigration and like Japan enter a post-Malthusian stage where death rates surpass birth rates and all our social security and infrastructure needs come under threat. We can be as pure as Robert Mugabe seems to want to be in Zimbabwe and experience, like him, the Zimbabwe spiral.
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September 16, 2015 | 'Data Dependent' Means RATE Increase???
The Fed models now show that 2nd quarter growth was 3.7% and 3rd quarter growth will be approximately 2.2%. Unemployment is down to 5.1% and consumer confidence is high. Interest rates have been near zero for over 7 years. Real estate activity has been growing (recently) and consumer debt (spending) has been growing. This MUST mean that our economy is growing and people are generally prosperous! Right? So if our deceived Fed follows their own models we could get a 'rate' increase tomorrow! But what is the reality within our markets?
Fed models are based upon math and quantitative gibberish! Reality is based upon observed activity such as our manufacturing of real goods!
We now live in a global village where all is interconnected. When I look at the global picture I see the following:
- Slowing of imports and exports globally
- Manufacturing is slowing as 'capacity utilization' is only 77% in USA
- Oil supplies are excessive and price declines mean more deflation ahead
- Australia, China, Russia, Brazil, Canada, and a host of other EM declining
- Disinflation and deflation occurring in most developed countries
- Record low-interest rates (ZIRP) not leading to any real growth
- Commodity prices crashing globally
- Traders follow cyber prices and ignore real supply/demand fundamentals
- Our deceived Central Bankers ignore reality as they create 'imaginary' QE
- Global debt and derivatives suppress real growth of wealth
Our deceived economists and Central Bank policymakers continue to promote 'imaginary' funny money as their 'tool' for growing the world economy. None seems to discern that 'cyber' money is 'funny money' and that these units of 'nothing' can not work to grow our global WEALTH. What is 'wealth' in reality? Does creating more QE and cyber 'funny money' create real prosperity for our people? Apparently, the models and thinking of our deceived policymakers think so! Europe wants more QE! Japan wants more QE! China wants continuing QE for all their markets! The USA seems to want to stop QE but they continue manipulating our markets with trading gimmicks and deception!
Cyberspace charts and quantitative gibberish is what our elites follow! Our entire global economy is now represented as cyber gibberish!
The FOMC meeting which is now in progress will mostly likely resort to confusion and more false perceptions of reality. The group think leaders will most likely determine the final policy regarding benchmark interest rates. If their models are believable then they may choose a 'rate increase' tomorrow! This will not lead to any progress for the USA or the global economy. If they choose not to increase the benchmark rate, then this will lower trader confidence and lead to more declines in our 'imaginary' stock markets. All our finance is now within 'cyberspace' and this means that 'all' is mostly a product of our 'imagination'.
Does this lady have any 'clue' as to what is needed or what is happening in the real World? Do her advisers have a 'clue'? Let's see what decisions are made (September 16-17) and then what is made public thereafter?
Cyber money can be deleted and/or wiped-clean (as all is within 'cyberspace') and a new RESET could occur. The experience with Hillary's emails reveals this reality! This coming reset is likely sometime in 2016 as our markets continue to crash and collapse. Digital money and a Cashless world is the goal of our deceived policymakers! Reality is for slaves (you and I) and deception is for our elites (the few) who do our central planning. My sense is that our deceived Fed policymakers will choose a 'rate increase' as their false models support this decision! But I could be wrong! Tomorrow we will see! Enjoy! I am: https://kingdomecon.wordpress.com.
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(Also read: Hard Evidence Supports the Need for Voter ID Laws)
How disingenuous to bemoan the fact that almost everyone has valid state or federal ID, and yet mandate a second redundant ID which has an additional cost of time and money to cast a ballot. How about making a valid ID be a voter ID, or have it issued automatically from the first ID application?
This is an elegant spin of the red duopoly. The elegant spin of the blue duopoly is to deny the very existence of voter fraud. There is the very real issue of "state-hopping" where blue state residents "move" to purple states to swing those elections.
The reason voter turnout is low is that many people believe their vote doesn't count. And they are correct—it pretty much doesn't. A blue or red duopolist who takes money from the corporations/unions they regulate will get (re)elected, and the same spin the oligarchs and plutocrats flick just keeps on turning.
The doupoly controls the debates. Their ad revenue fuels mass media. Secret corporate money funds the candidates. You can't make this stuff up. The founders did not have this in mind. Why do we put up with it?
If almost everyone has valid ID then, I don't know, how about we let them vote?! If there must be another layer of validity, then let the federal government pay for it. It is also disingenuous for the red duopolists to scream we can't afford it. It can't cost all that much. We waste more than that on tons of stuff.
If people really had a choice at the ballot box, frictionless access to voting, and a verifiable fraud-free system—we would be the shining example of a democratic republic to the world. Not so much now.


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April 24, 2019
Published by Jimmy Verrijt at April 24, 2019
The city of Ghent will get a low-emission zone in 2020. Voice over Michaël tells you all about it in this interesting video.
November 19, 2018
Published by Jimmy Verrijt at November 19, 2018
This month you'll hear some of our voices on national TV, one of them is our top voice Kristien.
June 6, 2018
VoiceProductions provided 4 different voices for a project for Loxone Smart homes. Voice-over: Richard A.
June 6, 2018
Flemish voice-over: Jimmy Verrijt
February 19, 2018
Published by Jimmy Verrijt at February 19, 2018
VoiceProductions delivered 2 different voices for 2 different projects for Google, one of those voices is this perfect voice of Katie.
December 2, 2017
Voice over: Jimmy Verrijt
December 2, 2017
Voice over: Jimmy
September 18, 2017
Published by Jimmy Verrijt at September 18, 2017
VoiceProductions provided the Flemish and French voice-overs for the new Belgian Defense commercial.
August 11, 2017
Voice-over: Evi Production video: www.teamenzo.nl
August 11, 2017
Voice-over: Jimmy Verrijt Video: www.vydeo.be


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This tour is specially designed for photography lovers and professionals. Experienced photography guide will lead you to the impressive Guilin landscapes and the famous Li River. Take photos of oddly-shaped rocks and the sea of clouds among Yellow Mountain's hills.
- Specialized English-speaking guide with professional photography experience
- Attractions around Guilin that only serious travelers and shutterbugs can find
- The picturesque scenery and idyllic life around the Li River
- Photograph wide-angle panoramas of the sea of clouds in West Sea Grand Canyon
- Visit charming ancient villages with traditional Chinese architecture and everlasting stories left behind
Trip Notes
1.The Best Time to Photograph
Guilin: The prime time for photography in Guilin is from May to October. During these months, the daytime is longer and the light is good, and temperatures are hot or warm. November to February is the low-water season and air is not very transparent.
Huangshan: The Yellow Mountains is suitable for photography all year round, with seasonal beauties. The following recommended time will add more color to your photos:
March to April: Yellow rape flowers start to bloom in spring. The mountains are decorated with red azaleas; the hills are covered by green tea plants and golden blooming yellow rape flowers.
September to October: On the way to the Yellow Mountains, you can see fields filled with golden chrysanthemum. The mountains are dazzled with the changing colors of the plants of the fall season.
December to March of the following year: The top of the Yellow Mountains will be covered with snow and ice from time to time in winter. The mountains turn into a winter wonderland and it's the best time to photograph the seas of clouds.
2.About the Guide
Our guides are local and experienced, who also good at photographing . They know Guilin and Huangshan Scenic Area just like their own backyard. Based on your strength and weather, our guide will show you the best route for sightseeing and inform you the dangerous parts during the tour. During different seasons of the year, the best position and angle for taking photos vary with the height of the sun. Your guide will show you the best time and locations.
3.The Weather
The weather plays a very important role in a photography tour. Your guide is flexible, and can make appropriate changes based on the weather, after a discussion with you. If you encounter some bad weather for photography, your guide will try his/her best to take you to the place best suited to the weather conditions.
4. Reminder—about the Yellow Mountains
West Sea Grand Canyon, Celestial Capital Peak, and Lotus Peak usually close from December to March of the following year due to the snowy weather. The guide will adjust the itinerary to cover other highlights to make the most of your time.
Price Per Person in US Dollars
|Nov.1 - Mar. 31
|2-5 People
|6-9 People
|Apr.1 - Oct.31
|2-5 People
|6-9 People
Note: The above prices are not applicable to Chinese National Holidays.
What's Included
- Entrance to scenic spots listed in the itinerary
- Private guide service from an experienced English-speaking tour guide
- Private transfers between the airport,railway station, attractions, and hotels
- Suggested Hotel accommodation with breakfast and Wi-Fi
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Flight from Guilin to Huangshan with economic class


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Madeira Norte, a lovely condominium community in Madeira Beach, is comprised of 60 individually owned condominiums, a grilling area, and a beachside pool. Each unit features a balcony, and the largest unit can sleep up to 6 people! Choose from direct beachfront views, Intracoastal Waterway views, or side beach views for a truly stunning backdrop for your vacation. A short walk from Madeira Norte will lead you to John's Pass, a fishing village formed in the mid-19th century and now a bustling hot spot in Madeira Beach! Enjoy over 100 retail stores, restaurants, and merchants offering exciting adventures on the water - dolphin watching, parasailing, and more. Parking is abundant and the beach is mere minutes away! Madeira Norte brings you the best of Madeira Beach, with endless opportunities for fun right outside of your door! Book your stay today with Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels®.
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For the last 2 months I'd been anxiously waiting to attend Dr. Ortiz's training "Evidence Based Instruction and Evaluation of Diverse Learners Using Culture-Language Interpretive Matrix" in Katy ISD. The launch of C-LIM and the recommended "Best Practices Approach for Evaluating ELLs" is really changing the way we have been doing bilingual assessment here in Texas. I had so many questions and concerns. Honestly, I must say that Dr. Ortiz answered most of them. He provided a comprehensive analysis of the issues that the current bilingual assessments procedures, as well as the recommended Best Practice Approach.
From my conference notes, I summarized this approach in two steps:
Step 1. Assessment of Bilinguals-rule out difference vs. disorder:
Administer all tests in standardized manner in English only, no modifications. This was such a shock for me and the audience in general. We no longer determine language proficiency first? We no longer test in the native language? No, is the answer to both questions. As dramatic as this may sound, research supports this procedure even if the student is currently enrolled in a bilingual program, and has very, very limited English language proficiency.
According to Dr. Ortiz, testing in English is the only way to determine if the deficits are truly due to language and/or cultural differences
Score tests and enter scores for analysis via the C-LIM
Step 2. Bilingual Assessment –validate disorder in other language:
After reviewing previous results, select test that assesses areas of weakness identified in step 1. Use one of the following methods:
.Native language test administered in the native language
.Native language test administered via assistance of a trained interpreter
.Informally translated test administered via assistance of a trained interpreter
It is definitely nerve racking to think about sitting at an ARD meeting and try to convey this information (tons of research and technical wording) to the members of the committee that just want an explanation of why the student is not learning.
This new approach also means that will be recommending changes as far as instructional programming for ELL's students within the general education setting.
Region 4 will be announcing the upcoming Cross Battery update training date -schedule for April 2013, and possible future visits from Dr. Ortiz.
For those of you who perhaps are not as familiar with Dr. Ortiz's research, here is a snapshot of his work:
Dr. Ortiz has studied and published on topics that include assessment of culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, application of modern intelligence theory in testing through CHC Cross-Battery assessment methods, differentiating cultural and linguistic differences from disorders, and development of the CHC Culture-Language Matrix as a method for determining the primary influence of culture and language on test performance. He recently authored three chapters in NASP's Best Practices IV on nondiscriminatory assessment, contemporary intellectual assessment, and working with culturally and linguistically diverse children and families.
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Last year I was lucking enough to go to QuiltCon in Savannah, and had a wonderful time, so I thought I'd celebrate by sewing my way through this Quiltcon weekend at home. I have two UFO/PHDs on the go: a quilt on which I am hand finishing the binding, and a wedge from a QuiltCon workshop that I need to ponder, but mostly I'd like to do some machine quilting.
I have nothing finished. Nothing to write about. Lots of sewing done, but no finishes, so I am going to tell you about my backing challenges. No, I don't mean backing up the car, although that is challenge enough for me. I mean backing a quilt.
I have a beautiful quilt top that I would like to complete so that my daughter can give it to her good friend for a wedding present. I really like this friend. I really like the quilt top. I have decided upon my quilting plan. I am ready.
I take the lovely backing I bought months ago at an unbelievably good price. Washed it, Ironed it. Found a flaw going right down the middle of the fabric. Guess I now know why it was cheap. Wish the store would label its seconds.
Searched my shelves and found a suitable piece. Wide enough but too short. Contemplated piecing in a strip, but I hate the thread breakage a pieced back sometimes brings. Went to the store and bought 108″ wide fabric. Washed it. It shrunk 8″, putting the selvages under the edge of my quilt. Too narrow. Accepted that I would be working with a pieced back. Trimmed the excess off the end and made initials in a heart to piece into the back. Inserted the piece. It looked like an apple. Didn't like it. Morning wasted.
Off to the quilt store. No wider backing. Bought the same 108″ fabric, planning to use it unwashed. Left my mittens at the store. Went back for them. Bought a bottle of wine. Felt badly about the shrinkage I knew would happen (to the quilt, not the wine). Had a nap. Woke up and realized the initials were fine, just the apple was the problem. Pulled the pieced back apart and removed the apple strips. Put the initials in unadorned, and resewed the back. Finally, ready to start. Wish me luck.
Progress on my PHD pile the last few weeks? Nothing finished, despite significant energy expended. Several coming close. There's a breakthrough around the corner, I hope.
At least the days are getting longer, and the sun is giving us more heat. Have a good week.