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Populism and Patents
Lawyers and other commentators often remark that American courts, and particularly American juries, are prejudiced against large corporate entities. Existing empirical research attempting to confirm this suspicion is contradictory and suffers from a number of shortcomings. In this Article, Professor Moore reexamines the issue by reporting the results of research on an original dataset of over 4000 patent cases and more than a million patents. The results cast substantial doubt on the hypothesis that individuals and corporations are treated identically in jury trials of patent property rights. In jury trials of patent cases between corporations and individuals, the individual won 74% of the time, with the large corporation winning in the remaining 26% of cases. Corporations and individuals won at nearly equal rates with judges. Marshaling a range of other evidence, Professor Moore explains that these results are likely to understate the degree of bias, placing a floor but not a ceiling on the impact of anti-corporate prejudice. Moreover, analysis of patent cases permits the exploration of a related phenomenon—the heroic iconization of the American inventor. As the injured tort victim is sympathetic, the American inventor is idealized for her ingenuity, productivity, and creativity. The individual inventor puts a face on the corporate entity, humanizing or personalizing the party. Hence, even corporate versus corporate litigation has an individual component and therefore an opportunity for bias to impact decision-making.
Business Organizations Law | Intellectual Property Law | Internet Law | Law and Economics
Date of this Version
February 2006
Recommended Citation
Kimberly A. Moore, "Populism and Patents" (February 27, 2006). bepress Legal Series. bepress Legal Series.Working Paper 1002.


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Australia is a host to 1 million temporary migrants living in the country through various visa categories like Work Visa holders, international students and working holidaymakers. They also include New Zealanders and refugees on protection visas.
It is said that there are more temporary holders as compared to the permanent residents in Australia. A large chunk of the Australian population is 'temporary' or 'unsettled' still they are contributing towards Australian economy by all means and yet do not have a say in the affairs of the country.
If the Australian government treats migration as contractual agreement then the migrants will also reciprocate the same way instead a connection to the country and migrants will also look in the same way out of the country.
The route of temporary migration should lead to permanent settlement in Australia. The country should help temporary migrants settle down in the country unconditionally. There are various visa programs that lead to permanent residence solutions for Australia PR.
Australia should set a threshold on temporariness and thus, there is no set formula to achieve the same. The longer a migrant stays in Australia, the stronger should be his claim to permanent residency. The Australian government should set a certain time period for the migrants to settle in Australia say for some temporary visas, the maximum time limit set is four years for Australia Skilled Regional Provisional Visa Subclass 489 and to apply for citizenship, a permanent resident should have been living in Australia for 4 years.
The Australian Government should define a timeline beyond which a temporary migrant can shift to a permanent residency visa.
The migrants coming to Australia contribute to the economy by paying taxes and labour. The students pay tuition fees that indirectly help the Australian economy.
Australia is a home to many migrants living and working in the country through various visa programs like skill migration visa categories- Australia Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189, Australia State Sponsored Visa Subclass 190 and Australia Skilled Regional Provisional Subclass 489 and Family Visa Programs like Parent Migration, Partner Migration and child Migration.
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Adorable 4+3 California Summit home on an oversized corner lot, bed & bath downstairs, 3 car garage and NO Mello-Roos! Upon entering this home you will find a new front door, high ceilings, new interior lighting, new bathroom fixtures, newer paint, new stain master carpet upstairs, new water heater and a newer HVAC unit. Light and bright living room that opens to the dining area. You're going to love all the space you have to entertain in the spacious kitchen and family room with fireplace. Upstairs find the master suite with dual his/hers sinks, newer vinyl flooring, soaking tub with separate walk-in shower and a spacious balcony with peek-a-boo views. 2 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The backyard is where you are going to want to spend most of your time ( that's for sure )! Between the built-in BBQ, two HUGE covered patios with ceiling fans and lighting, large grassy area and a cool sitting area which is a perfect spot for a firepit. Close proximity to the association pools, spas, tennis courts, playground, shopping, restaurants, and easy freeway access! This home is waiting for its next owner to call it home!!!
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A guide dog that was rejected for being too friendly has found the perfect place to share his sociable nature: the lobby of Victoria's famed Empress Hotel. Winston was part of the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, but failed to complete his training. "So it didn't work out being a guide dog for the blind, but it certainly works out for us." Winston's training means he stays calm "when people enter the hotel or if people are coming in with pets because we're a pet-friendly hotel," Drake said. Drake says the hotel is also prepared for instances where guests who aren't comfortable with dogs or have allergies arrive.
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Any time is a good time to indulge in one of Singapore's favourite foods – seafood. From the heartland coffee shop to restaurants, you will always find something that hits the spot.
Any time is a good time to indulge in one of Singapore's favourite foods – seafood. From the heartland coffee shop to restaurants, you will always find something that hits the spot.
Tucked away at a typical-looking void deck hawker centre, you can consider taking a trip down to Sinaran if you live in the west. It's quite inexpensive too, especially if you split the bill. If you get to meet the owner, he will probably be the nicest, yet efficient man you'll ever meet. They're also certified halal, so it's also great for our Muslim friends.
26 Teck Whye Lane
You might have heard of this zichar-style restaurant, but if you haven't, then you have another excuse to make your next indulgent meal a seafood-related one. Somewhere in Bukit Merah this bustling seafood place which dates as far back to the 1970s, has since become quite popular for the residents in the area.
Places that grew from humble beginnings will always maintain their quality and it doesn't just apply to their seafood, they also serve up some other quality dishes like pork ribs, or pig liver and the most delicious-looking fried hor fun.
#01-136, Blk 124 Bukit Merah Lane 1
The common consensus among everyone who has visited Hua Yu Wee's restaurant is that the prices are affordable. Nestled in a humble colonial-looking house, you'd never expect such a space to produce such delicious, fresh and high quality seafood cuisine.
You must try the classic chilli crab here, or if you're feeling adventurous you can try the black pepper crab. Let's not forget the tofu options either, of course. If you live in the east side of Singapore, it's definitely worth giving Hua Yu Wee a try.
462 Upp East Coast Rd Bedok South 46
Crab lovers are split into two types of people, the chilli crab people and the black pepper crab people. This spot that is also located in the east, is the answer to all of the black pepper crab crew's prayers. If you happen to be around the area or if you're looking to try the best black pepper crab, look no further. Everyone raves about them!
While I've never personally tried their famous dish, I heard that you have to make an advance booking on the crabs in the earlier part of the day and then start queueing up at 5pm for a seat. If that's really the case then I suggest reserving some extra crabs, just in case you want more (which is what happens in most cases).
247 Joo Chiat Place
And now we have a restaurant for the northerners in Singapore. You have to try their Claypot Crab Bee Hoon while you're there, they claim this dish to be their specialty and many people who have been there would agree.
Even though the name of the restaurant is like a mispronunciation of Melbourne city, don't worry, everything about it is true blue Asian. Oh, and did I mention, they also have online takeaway services if you're a little too lazy to head out of the house.
#01-11/15, 211 Toa Payoh Lorong 8
At Wan He Lou, you have to order the comforting signature dish, Lobster Porridge (from $31.90). This Teochew-style porridge has a roe-rich stock, with lobster meat under a blanket of spring onions. Eating this has to be one of the best ways to spend a rainy evening.
65 Maude Road
A hearty stew is one of the best ways to enjoy any sort of seafood, especially if there is a robust stock and fresh seafood.
At Mi Casa Kitchen & Bar, ask for the Crab Bongo Stew ($20). This is a Louisiana-style stew, which means you should expect lots of spices and flavours, with a crab, prawn and clam stock.
102 Jalan Jurong Kechil
At AquaMarine, the crustacean feast is served a Scandinavian-style.
This month, there will be Scandinavian highlights such as lava stone-cooked crayfish and Nordic-style natural yellowfin tuna on the buffet line. It is $60 for lunch and $70 for dinner.
Marina Mandarin Singapore
For some, the best way to enjoy shellfish is buffet style. Imagine an unlimited supply of seafood at your disposal.
It is Seafood Galore Night every Thursday at Marriott Cafe with more than 60 dishes on offer. It is $108, inclusive of free flow of wine, beer, and juices.
Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
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What are "BOTOX® type" treatments and how do they work?
Botulinum toxin injected into the face acts to temporarily weaken the muscles that are used for facial expression. It takes approximately 2 weeks for the wrinkles soften and reduce.
This toxin is a prescription only medication and therefore should only be given by the person with appropriate knowledge and qualifications to administer it. In the trained and skilled hands of a specialised doctor it is generally a very safe product and has been in use since the 1980s. Please check the person who is administrating your wrinkle relaxant is a GMC certified Dr or that he/she is a trained and legally responsible clinician with adequate insurance. Otherwise if things go wrong it is unlikely they will have medically indemnity to cover the costs of the injury.
Is it painful to have these injections?
Not really. Most people liken it to a hair being plucked.
How long does the cosmetic effect last?
The effects last for an average of 3-6 months but people vary. It depends on site injected and initial strength of muscle in that area.
What should I do before the procedure?
To minimize the chance of bruising please stop alcohol, vitamin E supplements and if it is safe to do so aspirin and other anti inflammatories (eg: ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac) 3 days before the procedure.
Is there any aftercare advice?
There may be temporary swelling, redness & a headache for 24 hours. Please avoid makeup application for 12 hours. Bruising can last a few days. Please avoid excessive rubbing, extremes of heat or facial treatments for 2 weeks.
Once I start wrinkle relaxing treatments do I have to continue?
Absolutely not. The raw product is expensive and people often have it 1 month before a big event. Others may have it 2 to 4 times in their first year as they like the effect. After this time it is often only requested by the client every 6 months as the muscles don't produce the same deep wrinkles as they did before.
How much is this service?
The prices quoted below represent a guide to the costs. However a full quote will be given at the consultation before any treatment begins.
- Eyebrow lift £110
- Bunny lines (nasal wrinkles) £110
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- Down turned corners of the mouth £110
- Glabella (frown lines) £160
- Crows feet and wrinkles under the eyes £160
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- Underarm sweating £400 (A fantastic option for those who suffer excessive sweating under the arms. Multiple injections in armpits reduces and often stops sweating for 4-6 months. A procedure most favoured by gentlemen)
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U.S. Department of Labor issued the following announcement on Feb. 20.
After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Frizzell Construction Co. Inc. – based in Bristol, Tennessee – will pay $195,193 in back wages, and fringe benefits to 27 employees for violating requirements of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (CWHSSA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
WHD investigators determined that Frizzell Construction Co. Inc. incorrectly classified employees and paid them at rates lower than those applicable to the work they actually performed. The employer paid employees as general laborers when they actually performed more skilled labor as concrete finishers, ironworkers, and carpenters, all of which require payment at higher rates. The employer also failed to record and pay required rates to employees who worked in multiple positions for which different rates applied. These incorrect classifications resulted in the employer paying incorrect prevailing wage rates to the employees and subsequently incorrect overtime rates when they worked more than 40 hours in a workweek.
Investigators also found that due to the incorrect classification, the employer failed to pay or provide required fringe benefits to the affected employees.
"No contractor should gain an economic advantage by paying workers below the wages and fringe benefits required on a prevailing wage project," said Wage and Hour Division District Director Nettie Lewis, in Nashville. "Not only does this practice undercut what the workers involved are legally owed for their work, it results in unfair competition for contractors who play by the rules. We encourage all employers to contact us for guidance to avoid violations and ensure workers receive the wages they have earned."
Frizzell Construction Co. Inc. was contracted to perform construction work on the Morristown Utility Systems Contract A – Lowland Wastewater System Improvements. The Economic Development Agency partially funded the project. The DBRA requires contractors and subcontractors performing work on federal and certain federally funded projects to pay workers prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits as determined by the U.S. Secretary of Labor and as included in their contracts.
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Microsoft doesn't just want you to use the latest Windows; it wants you to live inside of it. The company has revealed Microsoft HoloLens, a wearable holographic computer launching alongside Windows 10 that lets you project Windows apps onto the surfaces of your home or office and use them in unique, immersive ways.
Microsoft outlined some of the uses of HoloLens in a demo video, which showcases how Windows apps can come to life once you put the headset on. Some examples include the ability to see Windows app icons on your kitchen cabinet, project a Skype call onto your wall and even physically manipulate a Minecraft world that's laid out on your coffee table.
MORE: Windows 10: Top 6 New Features
The HoloLens itself is a black headset with a circular plastic headband and sunglass-like, see-through lenses in the front. The device uses a "high-end" processor and GPU, with an additional holographic processing unit that can recognize things like bodily gestures, sounds and where you're standing in relation to your home. Microsoft says that you'll be able to take advantage of HoloLens' power without any markers or external cameras, and won't need to be tethered to your phone or PC.
Microsoft will open up HoloLens APIs for all Windows apps, meaning all types of developers will be able to tap into the device's reality-augmenting potential. The headset will be accompanied by a HoloStudio app, which is designed to let users easily create and interact with their own 3D holograms. To show off the app's potential, Microsoft showcased a fully functioning (and somewhat freaky) hologram of company VP Terry Myerson, who made a Star Wars moment very real by suddenly appearing on a keynote stage for anyone wearing a HoloLens.
HoloLens seems like something from the far future, but the platform is slated to release sometime "within Windows 10's timeline." Stay tuned for our hands-on impressions of Microsoft's far-out dip into augmented reality.


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Emma whisked him down Broadway at a heady pace. High heels put her dauntingly at eye-level, while her stature and gait made her vintage dress look haute couture. Beyond the trace of henna in her long dark hair, her bohemianism was all but subsumed by a sensibility better described in dog-eared pages of old copies of Vogue. No glaring tattoos labeled her as conventionally counter-culture—not that tattoos would have mattered to ogling men passing by on the sunny sidewalk.
The nonpareil stopped at the corner to pull another sweater from her bag: a black and beaded affair with short white cuffs turned up like calla lilies at the elbow; its prim-and-properness barely dented the eye traffic.
They arrived at a vintage Ford Mercury convertible, lately red in color, but not in the best of conditions. Doubtless its leather cover hood was inoperable, which meant it could only be exhibited on sunny days, and spent every other day under a waterproof tarpaulin weighted with bricks. After the shock of it wore off, the vehicle seemed to fit its eclectic owner. Emma had invented her glorious self out of improbable parts, betraying, in his estimation, the best kind of genius.
She opened the backseat of her car to rummage through a vast shoe selection in the floorboard, while he stood at the curbside and watched her sort through heels and sandals with the patience of a man willingly under a spell. Finding a pair of espadrilles to her liking, she switched them out before the two hopped in the vehicle and sped away.
Plastic dinosaurs were epoxied over the glove compartment, and a cowry shell necklace hung along with a crucifix from the rearview mirror. Aloysius looked for a place to park his feet among the diet soda cans and footwear. He situated his long body in the space left him, while she insisted, "This will be fun!"
The graduate student took her new friend to a local Irish pub called The Third Policeman. High-backed wooden booths, painted in red lacquer, jutted along a narrow path from the door; plastic tiffany-knockoff lamps hung precariously low from the smoky ceiling. Emma held on tenaciously to her companion's arm; he did not resist for fear of losing it. She threw up her hand, and a corresponding gesture came from a table in the corner. Another coffeehouse waitress was seated there, who was recognized as Cleopatra from the party.
Emma formally introduced her. "This is Erica."
The fellow barista did not bother to stand, but pointed her cigarette at the man like a finger. "Large Latte, Half decaf," she dubbed him.
Emma pushed Aloysius down beside her friend before sitting across from them. "Erica's thinking about becoming a lesbian," she volunteered.
The plucky woman flicked her ash. "Well, it's not official yet. I'm still waiting on paperwork."
Erica was low-built and curvaceous. She was attractive in a quintessentially big-boned midwestern way. Her bobbed black hair was tinged with the colors of comic book pages, and her ice blue eye shadow clumped where she squinted out from under thick bangs. While Emma was a rank amateur at cultivated aloofness, she was a seasoned practitioner.
"Are you the one who posted the advertisement for a model at the coffeehouse?" she inquired.
"Yes," he answered nervously.
"What do you pay per hour?"
Aloysius backtracked. "I haven't decided, yet. I'm still settling in."
"Not a lot of money-making opportunities in this town," she complained.
Aloysius locked eyes with the waiter in a fidget, and inspired by his choice of hamburger and fries, the two ladies ordered the same.
He frowned mockingly at Emma. "I thought you were a vegetarian?"
The graduate student puffed up, informing him, "Most of the time, I am. But today I'm celebrating!"
Erica was peckish. "Kill the fatted calf and break out the fancy tea glasses! I'm starved!" she declared. "What are we celebrating?"
"I paid my rent this month."
Both women chortled in that synchronized way young women have before their conversation turned to topics of mutual interest between them. This left the infiltrator sidelined until Emma said something that pricked his ears.
"Tanner came by the coffeehouse today to tell me he was awarded the Nadir-Kaufman Scholarship for next year."
Erica was arid. "I'm sure 'Jacques the Troll' won't be happy about that."
Aloysius dipped in. "What's his story, exactly?"
Emma shook her head. "Jacques is the perennial graduate student in the fine arts department. He keeps changing his area of concentration. Right now hes into performance art, and mostly poses in professors yards as a kind of protest over the disparate pay rates between faculty and associate instructors."
Erica was in a mood. "Last year he posed in front of one of the sorority houses, conveniently near a bathroom window. The only thing convincingly ceramic about his performance was his perpetual hard-on." (The diminutive artist clearly did not impress her.) There was another flick off ashes. "Speaking of freaks, I heard the old wino was killed yesterday at a construction site."
Emma showed concern. "How?"
"A falling beam or something. I guess his metal detector didn't give him much of a heads-up."
"What a horrible way to die!" exclaimed the friend.
Erica snuffed out her cigarette, grunting, "Beats mistaking antifreeze for liquor."
Emma winced at the caustic humor.
"Here's the kicker, though," the gossiper chomped. "Police found a cache of cell phones in his Hefty bag."
"Where they stolen?" gasped the friend.
Erica shrugged. "Stuff stupid students dropped, probably. They practically shit their parents' money. Most of them don't have the sense God gave to a stack of dinner napkins."
Once food was served, the curt barista practically inhaled hers. Between her rough language and nicotine varnish, Aloysius did not see her being a good influence on Emma. His opinion was already prejudiced by her behavior at the party, and she gave him no reason to amend it. Erica's counter-culture guise was a defense, which perhaps betrayed insecurity she might have felt about being a college-age female not in college in a college town. This outsider status was likely as much imposed as freely embraced. Regardless, her barbed company was not long suffered. She scoffed down the last of her burger and left, leaving Aloysius to wonder why she came at all. (It might have been to give Emma an excuse to conclude the "date" if lunch did not go well.)
With the friend gone, the meal took on a different character. The talkative grad student continued to pick at her hamburger, eating most of the patty, the pickle, and torn-off bits of the bun. Her plate by the end looked like a child's subterfuge: a rearrangement of food intended to convince a parent there was somehow less of it. She soon dispensed with the pretense of eating and pulled a stack of photographs from her hand bag. They advanced on every unused inch of tablecloth.
The quality of the artwork was impressive for a student, and Aloysius was never begrudging in his praise for things he liked. The opportunity to play professor also gave him another way of conversing with the young woman. By the time the impromptu critique wound down, table conversation turned casually to topics unrelated to school.
The painter took advantage of proximity and low bar light to study his companion's face with uncharacteristic abandon. Emma's skin possessed a delicate translucency, as if Adolphe Bouguereau, the French Salon painter, had built it up in layers of feathery white scumblings. At some point she slipped on her black-rimmed glasses, possibly to lend sophistication to her bubbly chatter, though her youthful turn of mind was not easily masked. She employed her body to accent grammatical flourishes, shifting her weight from hip to hip to insert commas for dependent clauses, and then tilting her head to add a semicolon. There was little artifice in her manner, however. She may have been in college, but her combination of swagger and charm was that of a woman in full command of her talents.
In the course of the extended lunch, Aloysius realized someone over his shoulder succeeded at distracting Emma. Before a plan could be formed to ascertain the source of this distraction, the professor from the party came by the table on his way out with a colleague.
"Emma," he said in a greeting, glancing at the scattered photographs. (There was a possessive glint in the look he bore her, and insincerity in the smile he threw Aloysius.) "I hope when you feel yourself, you can model for me again."
Emma's reaction was cordial, and the two men continued to the door.
"Feeling yourself?" inquired the companion. "Have you been ill?"
"My father died last month after a long illness. I left school for a week."
"I'm sorry to hear that."
With her showy feathers tucked down, the pictures were raked off the table and returned to her bag. She was suddenly younger than he ever could imagine. "And your mother?" he continued.
"We don't talk much."
Aloysius approached his next subject cautiously. "Is the man who was just here a teacher of yours?"
Emma fiddled with the clasp on her purse. "His name is Seth Bowles. He helped me get my scholarship. I modeled for him, once."
The emerging picture was not a good one. Aloysius would not probe further for fear of discovering more than he wanted to know. A gesture was made on her part to grab the bill; he snatched it away.
Emma protested. "I'm putting this on my credit card. This is my treat. I invited you out."
The painter was adamant, rising with check in hand.
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Microplastic particles threaten fish larvae
"The unprecedented plastic waste tide plaguing our oceans and shores, can become as limited as our chosen relationship with plastics, which involves a dramatic behavioral change on our part…"
Captions and Photo: © SAF — Coastal Care
Researchers have found that larval fish exposed to microplastic particles during development displayed changed behaviors and stunted growth which lead to greatly increased mortality rates.
The researchers discovered that larval perch that had access to microplastic particles only ate plastic and ignored their natural food source of free-swimming zooplankton…
Read Full Article, Science Daily (06-03-2016)
Fish eat plastic like teens eat fast food, researchers say, BBC News (06-02-2016)
Young fish become hooked on eating plastic in the seas in the same way that teenagers prefer unhealthy fast food, Swedish researchers have said…
People may be breathing in microplastics, health expert warns; Guardian UK (05-10-2016)
People could be breathing in microparticles of plastic, according to a leading environmental health expert, with as yet unknown consequences on health…
Ocean Plastic is Likely Disappearing Into the Food Chain, New Study Indicates, Guardian UK (02-13-2015)
Plastic Contaminates Ocean Sourced Table Salt, Scientific American (10-30-2015)
When researchers analyzed fifteen brands of common table salt bought at supermarkets across China, they found among the grains of seasoning micro-sized particles of plastic. The highest level of plastic contamination was found in salt sourced from the ocean…
An ocean of plastic: Magnitude of plastic waste going into the ocean calculated, UCSB Current
Here's How Much Plastic Ends Up In the World's Oceans,The Time (02-13-2015)
Every year, 8 million metric tons of plastic end up in our oceans, it's equivalent to five grocery bags filled with plastic for every foot of coastline…
Biodegradable Plastics Are Not the Answer to Reducing Marine Litter, UN News Center (11-23-2015)
Collecting plastic waste near coasts 'is most effective clean-up method', Guardian UK (01-19-2016)
The most efficient way to clean up ocean plastics and avoid harming ecosystems is to place plastic collectors near coasts, according to a new study…


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PASCAGOULA — The Ingalls Shipbuilding division of Huntington Ingalls Industries has awarded more than $102,000 in grants for science, technology, engineering and mathematics projects at 28 schools and educational organizations in Mississippi and Alabama.
Over the last seven years, the defense contractor has awarded nearly $610,000 in such grants to area schools.
The projects announced by Ingalls on Friday in Pascagoula cover a variety of subjects. At Biloxi Junior High School, for example, a $4,990 grant will pay for 10 Lego robots to be used by eighth-graders.
At Baker High School in Alabama, $4,782 will be used to purchase physics equipment for experiments in physics and math classrooms.
Edmond Hughes, an Ingalls vice president, said the grants are part of the corporation's efforts to aid workforce development along the Gulf Coast.
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Other examples of projects that Ingalls said will be funded by the grants:
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— At Ocean Springs High School Career Technical Center, a $5,000 grant will be used to help students study the anatomy and physiology of the eye and ear. They will learn to perform vision and hearing screenings, examine the eye and ear for abnormalities and dissect an eye.
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We celebrate the continued dedication and hard work of septic service contractors by revisiting companies profiled 10 years ago in Pumper magazine. Check out the original story on Hall's Septic Service and Hall's Honey Pots we featured in the September 2003 issue: "Out of the Squad Car, Into the Truck."
Last year, when it came time to celebrate Hall's Septic Service and Hall's Honey Pots 20th anniversary, owner Jerry Scarborough had an epiphany.
"My wife Kathy and I thought we would splurge in some way for ourselves. Then it hit me. Without my employees, we wouldn't be celebrating anything," Scarborough says. "It is truly good employees that make a business run as it should."
To repay employees, family and other supporters, the Scarboroughs invited about 100 people for a party on a three-hour paddlewheel boat tour in the Chesapeake Bay.
"We had a blast and another little surprise for the employees," Scarborough adds. "We gave them $100 cash for every year they worked for us."
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Since Pumper magazine featured the Street, Md., business a decade ago, there have been many changes — all in line with Scarborough's emphasis on doing it "Hall's way." A retired Maryland state trooper, Scarborough greatly respected the appearance and professionalism of "Mr. Hall," the man he purchased the business from in 1992.
Unfortunately "Hall's way" included Scarborough "firing" his own children from the business because the parent/child relationship hindered the total commitment he expected of employees who go beyond his expectations because they appreciate having a job.
Scarborough also made the tough decision to not reduce prices during the "recession" and some customers switched to lower-priced portable restroom and septic companies.
"But in time they realized the quality of maintaining and the quality of the toilet was also less. Eventually, most of them came back to us," he says, noting most customers also returned for septic services.
"Another problem we've had to deal with is five new septic companies have sprouted up around us. I'll simply say I have heard some horror stories about that," Scarborough says. "One of the biggest money makers for this company is simply talking to the people. We just don't go to the front door and collect a check after we pump out a septic tank. We give them an explanation in person of our findings or write it on the bill — especially if we find a problem with the septic system."
Education and equipment
Educating customers has always been important to Scarborough, a certified septic inspector, who continues to teach free Septic 101 classes to realtors and home inspectors.
"Those same guys and gals and now their realtor children are using Hall's Septic Service for septic inspections. As the years go by I am reinspecting houses that I originally inspected and have been servicing for years," he says.
Communication and consistency may be a couple of carryovers from his days as a state trooper.
For example every truck is equipped the same. "Any driver can drive any truck, and every tool is in the same place," Scarborough explains.
His fleet has grown to eight trucks. Septic pumping trucks include a 2011 Peterbilt Auto with 3,500-gallon Pik Rite tank and Jurop pump; a 2005 Peterbilt Auto with 2,500-gallon Abernethy tank and Masport pump; a 2003 Peterbilt 8LL with 2,500-gallon Abernethy tank and Masport pump; and a 1988 Chevy Kodiak with a 2,500-gallon tank with a Masport pump.
His portable restroom service trucks include a 2009 International Auto with 1,000-gallon waste/500-gallon freshwater Abernethy tank and Masport pump; a 2006 GMC Auto with 500-gallon waste/500-gallon freshwater Abernethy tank and Masport pump; a 2006 GMC Auto with 275-gallon waste/125-gallon freshwater Abernethy tank and Masport pump; and a 2004 GMC Auto with 1,000-gallon waste/500-gallon freshwater Abernethy tank and Masport pump.
Scarborough also owns more than 300 Satellite Industries products including standard, wheelchair accessible and flushable portable restroom units as well as sinks, sewage bladders, water tanks and hand sanitation stands.
"We get several jobs a week from our website," Scarborough says. He adds that customers check out and respect the company's A+ membership with the Better Business Bureau.
He is exploring an opportunity to partner with Angie's List where customers have already left favorable comments.
Employee satisfaction
To keep the good comments coming and quality staff on board, Scarborough treats his employees well.
"My employees have been here long enough, they have become family," he says. "They know exactly what I want and expect. I have never asked an employee to perform a task that I wouldn't perform myself. Twice a year, in the summer and at Christmas, Kathy and I take them and their spouses out to a nice restaurant. We water and feed them real good. Of course, during Christmas we give them a healthy Christmas bonus. I don't think they plan to leave any time soon."
At the same time the employees understand the increasing costs of doing business. For example, Scarborough provides full health care coverage for them. Recently the premium increased $64/month/employee. When he asked them if they preferred a raise or the cost of the insurance they unanimously agreed on covering insurance.
Future fee challenges
It's important to focus on reputation, customer service, clean trucks and a good work ethic, Scarborough says, to offset challenges like increases for insurance, the everyday costs of business and ever increasing dump fees.
"Here in Maryland we also have the Chesapeake Bay Fund tax and the Rain tax," he explains. "Still, we have to increase the pump fee to pay the bills."
A new, controversial regulation began January 2013. All new construction in Maryland counties around the Chesapeake Bay are required to install Best Available Technology (BAT) septic systems. Engineer-designed and equipped with a computer and filtering systems to reduce nitrogen in the Bay area, they cost about $30,000 to install. Plus, after the five-year warranty goes off they must be inspected twice a year at an estimated cost of $300/visit.
The right thing
In spite of the challenges, Scarborough is proud of his business, his workers and his reputation. He gives back to his "brothers in blue" and firefighters with discounts.
Scarborough rejoined Street's volunteer fire department several years ago and received a "Fire Fighter of the Year" award last year. It hangs next to his "Trooper of the Year" Award.
He had a chance to reflect on his career and life in September when his wife invited 120 people for his 60th birthday party.
"It seems like just yesterday I purchased this septic company from the original Mr. Ray Hall," Scarborough says. "I have met so many people over the years and consider them friends, not just customers. About the time I think I have seen it all in this industry, something changes, or I'm still amazed at what I find out about septic systems."
One thing that never changes is integrity. Scarborough notes he has been asked to perform more second opinion inspections than ever — possibly due to the economy.
"Some septic inspectors are finding failures that are not valid," he says. "I understand the backhoe needs to make money and the employees need to be paid, but if it isn't broke, don't try to fix it. I usually concur with other septic inspectors, but in the last two years I have passed septic systems that were functioning properly after another inspector failed the system.
"Bottom line, do the right thing," he says. "It will pay you in the long run with a good reputation and you don't have to wipe egg off of your face."


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Muslim Press - More than 120 boys were each given a doll and a sword and were told by ISIS trainers to cut off its head.Iraqi children had been shown videos of beheadings and told by their trainers - ISIS takfiri terrorists - that they would all behead infidels someday. Among all the boys who were abducted from Iraq ' s Yazidi religious minority, a 14 - year - old said he could not cut ir right. he tried a few times.Recommended:ISIS blows up baby to practice booby - trapping "Then they taught me how to hold the sword, and they told me how to hit. They told me it was the head of the infidels," the boy, who was renamed Yahya by his ISIS captors, said last week in northern Iraq, after escaping the ISIS training camp. ISIS takfiri terrorists gained control of Yazidi towns in northern Iraq last year. they killed older men and enslaved women and girls. Many of the young Yazidi boys like Yahya had a different destiny: ISIS took them into its camps and tried to re-educate them. They forced them to convert and turn into fighters.
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Dynamic Limited Dependent Variable Modeling and US Monetary Policy
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Date Written: 2011
I estimate a forward-looking, dynamic, discrete-choice monetary policy reaction function for the US economy, that accounts for the fact that there are substantial restrictions in the period-to-period changes of the Fed's policy instrument. I find a substantial contrast between the periods before and after Paul Volcker's appointment as Fed Chairman in 1979, both in terms of the Fed's response to expected inflation and in terms of its response to the (perceived) output gap: In the pre-Volcker era the Fed's response to inflation was substantially weaker than in the Volcker-Greenspan era; conversely, the Fed seems to have been more responsive to (inaccurate real-time estimates of) the output gap in the pre-Volcker era than later. These results, which carry through a series of extensions and robustness checks, provide support for the "policy mistakes" hypothesis as an explanation of the stark contrast in US macroeconomic performance between the pre-Volcker and the Volcker/Greenspan periods.
Keywords: Monetary policy rules, Taylor rule, Real-time data, Greenbook forecasts, Federal funds rate, Discrete choice models, Data augmentation, Markov Chain Monte Carlo, Gibbs sampling, Time-varying parameter models, Regime-switching models
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First of all, we apologize for the lack of postings the past couple of days. Having three sick children (8 year old twin boys and a 4 year old daughter), whether it is the common cold or swine flu, is a time-consuming event for any family. We will be picking the pace back up though now that the kids seem to be more themselves and providing we don't come down with it next.
Like most parents, as soon as we started hearing about the H1N1 virus we immediately began our research to be sure we could provide the best course of action for our family. This proved to be more difficult than expected. The H1N1 virus became quickly politicized and passed through the mass media as if it were a new plague. Within a few months the word pandemic was being used by the CDC and vaccination production had begun. The producers of the swine flu vaccine had restrictions on time and testing lifted in the effort to get it on the market as quickly as possible.
This concerned us greatly, how could we begin to understand the possible risks of a vaccination pushed through so fast? I don't think we can, and after all the research we decided it would not be the right choice for our family to get the H1N1 vaccine. (Go to the Health category of this blog for information on what we found in our research.) But, even after this decision, there was still the anticipation of what will happen if our children became infected. I heard so many in panic because the vaccine was delayed and they just didn't know what they would do without it. We turned to prayer at that time, and just days later our three children became ill almost simultaneously.
On Saturday one of our kids were complaining of a sore throat, slight cough, and runny nose. So, not wanting to over react, we treated him with cold medication that night and Sunday. By Sunday night the other two children had come down with coughs, sore throat, and fevers. And come Monday morning all three kids had coughs, sore throats, fevers between 101-103, runny noses, and just a ton of moaning and groaning about their misery. Like anyone would, by then, we made appointments for them to all see the pediatrician.
The pediatrician took strep throat samples as well as samples for testing for the H1N1 influenza virus. To our surprise, all of the children tested positive for both! The pediatrician said that she would question it had it taken 10 minutes to get a positive, but the results became evident in less than 2 minutes. We were then given prescriptions for antibiotics and Tamiflu all around. This was proving to be an expensive little bug. However, we would get what ever we had to make our little angels feel better.
That first night was probably the worst. We had some trouble keeping two of our three children's fevers down, but after ibuprofen and baths it was under control. One of our boys has asthma and he had to take his inhaler 2 times. The long acting cough medicine managed their coughs nearly the entire night, although they did get some doses in between. Then we just made sure they got their prescription medications as ordered and kept up with the ibuprofen and cough medicine through the next 2 days. Our child with asthma only used his inhaler a total of 4 times though, which his reaction with his asthma was a big concern of ours in the beginning.
All in all, they were all acting mostly normal by day 3 and completely normal by day 4 (yesterday). Our run in with H1N1 and strep throat at the same time was far milder than we would have ever thought possible. It was definitely less severe than the seasonal flu and did not have as bad of an effect on our son with asthma as we anticipated. The best news, according to theory they will not get it again this season. But judging from the mildness of our experience, I do not foresee us ever being overly concerned about this illness and our family members in the future.
I know there have been deaths linked to this illness. Everyone reacts differently to all viruses, and influenza is not the only virus that can result in death. Proper precautions should always be taken and you should go to the doctor right away if influenza of any strain is suspected. I am so thankful that we did not have complications with H1N1 or strep throat in our children the past week and I pray that we will not in the days to come. My heart goes out to those who have suffered hardships due to any illness. The intent of this post is to give some insight into what happened in a normal family that came down with this virus so that others may know what to expect and to help them make informed decisions.
I came across this article that was warning of the possible long term effects of the H1N1 vaccine and although it is not anything that I have not read before in that aspect, it did provide some great information about preventing the leading cause of death after contracting the H1N1 virus. The health expert and doctor, Dr. Blaylock, recommends taking vitamin D3 before contracting the virus along with fish oil to reduce immune over reaction. Immune over reaction is the main cause of the virus killing young people. (Although, like I said in previous articles, the mortality rate of this virus is significantly less than the usual seasonal flu.)
I looked up the uses of vitamin D3 and found that it does in fact do what the article communicated. It also assists with a wealth of other functions that would benefit your overall health anyways. And fish oil, well, I can not say enough good things about it. It states in the article, "Fish oils (the best is Carlson's Norwegian lemon flavored fish oil) also reduce immune overreaction. One teaspoon a day should be sufficient. For severe symptoms, one teaspoon twice a day." That too, according to my research and findings on the internet, is in harmony with the writings from Dr. Blaylock. In addition, be sure to take a daily multi vitamin for the antioxidants such as vitamins C and E. And of course, remember that good hygiene.
Article: Health Experts Wary of Swine Flu Vaccine
Vitamin D3 Replaces Flu Shot (Provides Good Dosage Info for D3)
Vitamin D3: Higher Doses Reduce Risk of Common Health Concerns
Omega 3 (Fish Oil) and Your Immune System
*As I have stated in previous H1N1 articles, I am in no way shape or form telling anyone to not get the vaccination or to not take proper hygienic precautions to keep themselves from getting this virus and others.*
The H1N1 virus has been hitting the public schools and colleges around the United States somewhat hard already this fall. And being a parent myself, I know how unnerving all of this "swine flu" information can be. As with any influenza virus, it is not something to mess around with. However, I do feel that it is being blown a bit out of proportion. I have been told by several close friends that are practicing doctors that the H1N1 virus is not as serious in typical cases as the usual seasonal flu that we are vaccinated for each year. The mortality rate is significantly lower with the H1N1 virus, and lasting effects seem so far to be minimal as well.
This has also been reported by several health organizations such as the European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC), as seen in this report http://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/healthtopics/Documents/0908_Influenza_AH1N1_Risk_Assessment.pdf. It is also now being reported that WHO health officials are admitting that the virus has not mutated into a more severe strain. Even as recent as September 24 at a press conference in Geneva, WHO Director of the Initiative for Vaccine Research, Dr Marie-Paule Kieny stated that "we are lucky that the pandemic is moderate in severity that most people experience a mild illness and recover spontaneously."
It seems like such a little thing to make such a huge fuss and spend billions of dollars in getting largely untested vaccines out to the whole world. In my opinion, your best defense is still the basics. Wash your hands several times a day, especially after using the restroom and before eating or coming home from the store. Avoid large crowds when possible, and keep away from those who are suspected to have any form of illness. I like to carry the anti bacterial hand gel around so we can sanitize our hands as soon as we leave high traffic places or in case we run into the occasional public restroom out of hand soap.
http://www.marketoracle.co.uk/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=13803 (reports on WHO officials' quotes on H1N1 severity)
Also, although there are some articles posted in which I do not share the same view point, there is a continuous flow of H1N1 information on this site:
I like to have all sides of the news so that I can find the actual truth. Well, here is a wonderful website that posts just about EVERYTHING you can think of regarding the swine flu. There is a mass amount of information that everyone, whether you have made up your mind or not to get the H1N1 vaccination, should know.
Recent Articles from The Flu Case that caught my interest:
- US government officials appear to be unaware of WHO's extraordinary powers in a pandemic "emergency"
- WHO claims "swine flu" spreading at "unbelievable, almost unheard of speed" without any data
- US Health Secretary ignores risks of swine flu jab in dash to vaccinate all Americans by Thanksgiving
As I have said before, I am no doctor, and I am not telling you to not take the vaccine, but I just think that this H1N1 virus is being blown a little out of proportion. It definitely has the potential to mutate as we saw it went from being only transferable between swine to being transferred to people, and then from person to person. However, I will say it again, the mortality ratios are really not all that impressive when compared to the typical flu viruses. The CDC and governments across the world seem very anxious to push this vaccine through quickly. Which I do understand, but am also concerned over the lack of research on the effects of it. The vaccination that was created in 1976 did cause more people to die than the actual virus itself. And I wonder if that could be the case again. Most warnings are coming from neurologists and the Health Protection Authority saying to be on watch for an increase of Guillian-Barre syndrome. I hope since it is now 2009 and technology has come a ways that it will be different, but I would not be running up as one of the volunteers. I just urge everyone to see what happens in the next month or so before having yourself and your family vaccinated for H1N1.
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Where you gain weight isn't a game of chance. Turns out it's all in your genes. (Photo: iStock)
If you've ever read a women's magazine, you're familiar with the concept of "apple" versus "pear" body shapes. They're the two most common presentations of the human body — in the first case, fat gathers around the midsection, in the latter, fat accumulates around the hips, thighs, and rear.
Now, researchers from Duke University have pinpointed a gene, called Plexin D1, which determines the body type you'll have with a great deal more certainty than any magazine quiz ever could.
Now, for those who think that your body shape is only a barometer of the style of jeans you choose, or if you should opt for the A-line vs. the empire waist wedding dress, take heed: Your body shape has everything to do with your health.
An apple shaped body, which has greater fat accumulation in the belly, carries with it the risk of heart disease. Fat concentration in the midsection is also thought to induce inflammation and trigger metabolic diseases including high blood pressure, stroke and diabetes.
A pear body shape, on the other hand, is considered to be pretty healthy. This shape accumulates fat in the hips and thighs, which is associated with increased fertility and a decreased risk of metabolic diseases like diabetes.
Now let's get back to that study.
All humans have the Plexin D1 gene. But to simplify their research, the Duke researchers chose to study the gene's effects in zebrafish. Since the fish are transparent, you can actually see where the fat cells are accumulating to easily determine their body shape. John F. Rawls, PhD, and an associate professor of molecular genetics and microbiology at Duke, and James E. Minchin, PhD, a post-doctoral fellow in Rawls' lab, engineered zebrafish without the Plexin D1 gene, and compared them with normal zebrafish who carried the gene.
The fish without the Plexin D1 gene had less visceral fat tissue than their "apple-shaped" counterparts with the gene. Visceral fat is the type of fat that causes an apple-shaped body. It lies deep within the midsection, wedged between organs including the heart, liver, intestine, and lungs. From there, the tissue emits hormones and other chemicals that cause inflammation, triggering high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and diabetes.
Instead, these "pear shaped" fish displayed more subcutaneous fat, which is the type of fat that sits beneath the skin of the hips, thighs, and rear of pear-shaped individuals. This type of fat tissue decreases insulin resistance in humans — which protects us from getting diabetes.
Related: Meet The Women Who's Young, Fit … And Diabetic
So should we all try to get rid of our Plexin D1 gene? Not so fast. Michin tells Yahoo Health, that while "to have such an extreme effect is surprising," it's important to remember that their research also involved an extreme amount of genetic manipulation, wholly eliminating the Plexin D1 gene in the mutant zebrafish in a way that is unlikely to ever occur in real life.
All humans carry the Plexin D1 gene, but we express the gene in different ways. "Body fat distribution is a complex trait that is governed by interactions between multiple genes, says Michin. "We expect that more subtle regulation of Plexin D1 in human populations is likely to occur."
Despite the clear health implications of body fat distribution, little is known about the genetics of body shape. A large international study that appeared in Nature in February began to fill in this gap by looking for genes associated with waist-to-hip ratio. The researchers found some association with Plexin D1 in their study.
In the future, this information could lead to understanding how to genetically manipulate our body types — and, more importantly, improve our health in the process.
Up Next: Do You Have The Smart Gene That Helps You Live Longer?


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I've been thinking about the discussions about the sensitive topic about whether to carry a pregnancy to term. Many women see concerns about making decisions about their bodies in this area as akin to whether to remove an appendix or gallbladder that may be causing problems in order to take care of the rest of their body. I want to mention something that's worth considering.
Conjoined twins are part of one body if they are not separated. But, are they one person or two people? Also, when they are separated don't they try to save the life of both. A lot of women see the mother and fetus as just one body — one person — until the baby is born and I think it would be good to consider if the mother and fetus may be more analogous to conjoined twins rather than a person and appendix or person and gallbladder.
But, I'm also uncomfortable at the level of harshness that some states ostensibly are trying to punish having abortions such as death penalties for abortion, etc — it's harder to process a fetus that's not as far along as a human as a child already born.
I'm also sad about how unwed mother's were treated — physically abused or shunned or permanently shut in in the parent's home — practically a soft honor killing — wouldn't there be fewer abortions if more grace and mercy was shown there?
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WEST HAVEN, Aug. 2, 2019 — Councilman Nicholas W. Ruickoldt, D-2, the son of the late Susan Ruickoldt, presents a $2,000 check on behalf of the West Haven Breast Cancer Awareness Program to Susan A. Ruickoldt Scholarship Fund recipient Emily Cummings on Thursday, Aug. 1, at City Hall.
The fund was founded 17 years ago in memory of Ruickoldt, a city schoolteacher who died of breast cancer in 1997, and a check is awarded to a female high school senior from West Haven who plans to continue her education.
Cummings, a 2019 graduate of West Haven High School, will attend Southern Connecticut State University this fall.
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Student Assignment: Getting it Right. Here is what we learned from YOU at our AGM!
At PPS-SF's Annual General Meeting participants worked in groups to share perspectives on our student assignment system. We have transcribed, translated, and analyzed what was shared.
Over 150 community members attended our Annual General Meeting held at Mission High School on April 30, 2019. There were two parts to the evening, a presentation in the Mission HS auditorium, followed by small group discussions in the cafeteria. The presentation included an overview of the current work being undertaken by SFUSD to look at possible alternatives to the current student assignment system as directed by a SFUSD Board of Education resolution passed in December.
At the meeting, attendees broke into groups of 8-12 and took part in facilitated discussions around their own experiences with the student assignment system, what they viewed as attributes that make a school a "quality school, what information they look at when assessing schools, and what would make them "say no" to a school. Responses to the questions about what makes a quality school and what makes someone "say no" to a school were written on chart paper and prioritized by the groups using "sticky dots." We have organized the feedback received so we can share key takeaways with participants, SFUSD leaders, and the community at large.
In looking at the feedback, we transcribed and sorted all of the responses by theme and then assigned weight to answers based on the number of dots received.
When it came to the question of "What makes a good school?" participant responses revealed that strength and substance of academics and the quality and tenure of school staff are key factors, representing almost 50% of responses. Digging deeper, the academic criteria most cited were high average test scores, the type of academic program or curriculum offered (project-based learning, language programs, differentiated learning), and small class sizes. When discussing the role of staff, participants most highly valued "dedicated," "excited," "inspiring," teachers who "collaborate deeply" with one another. Also important was the availability of bilingual staff, principals who are "accessible" and have "vision," and the retention rate of teachers and principals.
Another theme that emerged (12.8% of responses) was the importance of social-emotional learning and school climate. Many responses mentioned "strong school community," "connections," and a "student-centered" environment while others mentioned the importance of programs like restorative practices and resources like wellness centers.
Family partnership was also called out (12.3% of responses) as a key component of school quality. Responses noted that good schools have strong PTAs, families feel welcome and are engaged with the school and communication is clear, frequent and two-way.
Important programs noted that are part of a "good school" include arts, music, technology, sports, library, after-school programs, and support for English Learners.
Lower on the list but still important to some participants was the location of the school, the diversity of students, the safety of the school and the cleanliness/quality of the school infrastructure.
The second prompt discussed by groups was "What made you say "no" to certain schools?" Interestingly, though location, physical space and safety were towards the bottom of the list when it comes to factors that make a "good school" these factors were those most likely to make participants "say no."
"Logistics" which accounted for about 34% of responses includes things like "location is too far," "no transportation," and "start time is too early." Concerns about the school facility and/or safety (17% of responses) included many concerns about safety/security within the school, in the neighborhood, and on the commute, but also included "first impressions" of the building, and the perception of an "unkept school."
The importance of social-emotional support and school climate showed up here (14% of responses) as it did in the prompt about what makes a "good school." In situations where these factors prompted participants to "say no" the reasons ranged from seeing "kids that don't look happy," "no control in the classrooms," reports of bullying and seeing "the way adults handle bullying," and also observed mistreatment of certain groups: "racism/homophobia and other isms among staff."
Responses about staff (13%) academics (6.5%) and programs (6.5%) reflected almost the mirror image of what participants said made schools good. Poor leadership, "low teacher retention," "low test scores," "uninspiring teachers," and large classes as well as a lack of arts, sports, language pathways, and strong English Learner support were cited as dealbreakers for some.
Finally, some participants (7% combined) noted that lack of low family involvement, poor communication, and lack of diversity among students were reasons they said "no,"
Attendees also reflected on paper handouts (but didn't discuss or chart responses) about what information they relied on to make determinations about how "good" a school is.
Tours and other in-person observations were the most common response (37%) we recorded. In addition to attending formal tours, families "looked at classroom walls," "asked the principal questions," "attended community events," and "reflected on how I felt as a parent walking in."
The next most frequent strategy was "talking to someone." Word of mouth was used by 26% of participants to assess school quality and included "talking to parents with kids at the school," asking a co-worker, consulting a crowd-sourced spreadsheet, talking to kids, and relying on "reputation."
Many people also look at school information/review websites (15%), the SFUSD website (7.5%) and various other sources of data (8%). This includes looking at information and ratings on Google, Yelp, Greatschools, and Asianamericanvoter.org and also comparing school data sourced from government databases like the California School Dashboard, and SFUSD accountability data like individual school accountability highlights and Balanced Scorecards.
Other sources of information include PPS-SF ambassadors (yay!), PTAs, and the Enrollment Fair or Enrollment Guide.
Next Steps
PPS-SF plans to use the feedback gathered at the AGM to inform our recommendations to SFUSD and to gather initial input that we hope will guide the board's priorities as they move forward. We have already shared the data we collected with members of SFUSD's leadership and look forward to continuing to keep the voices of families at the forefront of the ongoing process of considering changes to the SFUSD student assignment system.
As we noted previously, SFUSD leaders were clear at the AGM in stating that we are at the very beginning stages of looking at possible changes to the assignment system and the current system will still be in place next fall.
The best way to stay up-to-date on this topic is to attend Ad Hoc Student Assignment Committee meetings. This is where the school board hears from experts, staff, and members of the public and has an opportunity to discuss issues related to student assignment and potential policy changes. The are no more meetings until the fall, but we expect the committee to be very active after school resumes. The committee has a web page with links to presentations and reports from previous meetings.


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With a year to go until the £600 million transformation of New Street Station is complete, Government Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin was in Birmingham to check on the progress of construction work.
The Tory Cabinet minister was given a tour of the works which include the construction of a new rooftop atrium to flood the concourse area with natural light.
Work is also progressing on the Grand Central Shopping Centre and John Lewis department store above the station.
Mr McLoughlin used the visit to confirm the Government's investment in 200 transport infrastructure projects throughout the country which will begin in the next year.
He said: "A key part of this government's long term economic plan is investing in world class infrastructure. That is why we are putting record amounts of government funding into our railways over the next five years."
"Projects like the one I have seen in Birmingham today show how determined we are to transform the transport network for the future and get the country back up to speed."
He said that the investment included a tripling of spending on major roads projects between now and 2020, £16 billion investment in HS2 over the next five years and more than £1 billion to support local transport projects.
And added that the scheme is part of the largest national railway spending programme since Victorian times, with £38 billion of funding across the rail network to make major improvements for passengers and provide a significant boost to the economy.
The New Street redevelopment will see a new concourse built which is three and a half times bigger than at present. For the first time, natural light will be provided in the station through a giant atrium and better access will be provided as a result of over 30 new escalators and lifts.
It is due for completion next year, at the same time as the Midland Metro extension through Birmingham City Centre will open linking New Street to Snow Hill, the Jewellery Quarter and Black Country.


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It's a shame too because the lightness of the unit makes it perfect for jogging or going to the gym, where you could keep the player underneath a shirt. You can still use the player like this, but changing tracks or the volume is rather less intuitive than it could and ought to be.
Loading music onto the player is predictably simple, with The Blade acting as a removable drive. The player connects to the PC via a USB cable that plugs into one of the 3.5mm jacks – the device charges when connected to the PC too. Alternatively an AC Adapter is supplied with a USB socket, which is used in conjunction with the supplied cable.
Playing files is similarly uncomplicated, though it's annoying that you have to go to an entirely different screen to change play modes. In general the interface isn't the most attractive and easy to use either, taking a good deal of getting used to.
File support is fairly limited, though there is support for OGG audio files along with the ubiquitous MP3 and WMA formats. Of course, more formats could be added via firmware updates but it's not a gamble worth taking.
Ultimately, it's difficult to imagine why one would choose The Blade over more recognised players that are easier to use and better designed. You can get a 2GB iPod nano for the same price as the 2GB version, or an iPod Shuffle for the less than the 1GB version. Alternatively, there's SanDisk's Sansa range, which offers you a 2GB Sansa with a similar feature list for roughly the same price as the 1GB edition of The Blade.
The most that can be said about The Blade is that it does what it's supposed to do; it plays music well enough and although the video and photo features are somewhat pointless they do at least work. Voice and radio recording add some other tempting features, but the overall design and price point of The Blade make it difficult to recommend.
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Allison and Neva were close cousins who spent a lot of time together.
As a freshman, Allison developed debilitating headaches. On March 28, 1998, when she was 15 years old, our world changed – she was diagnosed with a brain stem glioma. She passed on March 29, 1999, a week after her 16th birthday. She underwent radiation, chemotherapy and all the while, lived life to the fullest. Alison was kind and thoughtful. In the hospital, she and cousins visited other pediatric patients to give them comfort and a break from their illnesses. She was known to go out of her way to make new students feel welcome. Allison was in the class of 2001, Bella Vista High School. At the graduation ceremony, there was an empty seat for Allison and she was remembered in the commencement ceremony. She had the strong support of lots of friends and family, loved her brother Justin, her horse April, dog Sugar and kitty Dokachu.
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