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CRANFORD — The Cranford Health Department will hold a rabies vaccination clinic for residents' pets at the Cranford Recreation Center, 220 Walnut Avenue, on Saturday, Jan. 19. Cats will be vaccinated between 9 – 10:45 a.m.; dogs will be seen from 11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.
All pets must be accompanied by an adult and restrained on a leash or in a carrier. Residents whose dogs or cats are due for vaccination are urged to bring them for a rabies immunization. A state requirement that a dogs' rabies vaccination be valid through November of the licensing year is now in effect. Therefore, all residents are urged to check their pets' immunization record for this year and next year. Re-vaccinations are good for three years. First-time vaccinations are only good for one year.
For additional information, contact the Cranford Health Department at 1-908-709-7238.
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Located in the Flour Bluff area of Corpus Christi, TX 1/4 mile from the beautiful Laguna Madre and Bluffs Landing Marina and Lodge on the Texas Gulf Coast. Bluff's Landing is the closest full-service marina to the fabled fishing waters of Baffin Bay, Land cut and the Laguna Madre. It is a short 10 minute drive to North Padre Island Beaches.
It also provides easy access by boat ,to the Gulf of Mexico, by virtue of its proximity to the newly created Packery Channel. Bluffs Landing Marina is a one stop location for accommodation and marina facilities for fishing enthusiasts, boating, windsurfers, kite surfers, kayaking, wildlife observers, birding, family outings and family reunions.
Guided fishing: Guided fishing is avalible from Bluffs Landing Marina where you almost always catch limit .
Laguna Reef Restaurant : Laguna Reef is an amazing restaurant that has all of Corpus raving and it's just down the street! The quality and freshness of the food and friendliness of the staff is unbeatable. Want to eat what you caught that day? Just bring it into the restaurant and tell them how you want to prepared. Fried, Blackened they do it all! The chef of Laguna Reef has over 20 years experience and you can taste it. Yummy!
Event Center: The property is located very close to the Bluffs Landing Hotel and the future site of the Bluffs Landing Event Center. The new Event Center is scheduled to open the Spring of 2011. Book early for fishing tournaments, weddings, birthday parties and any other event you can think of and we will make it an event to remember!
We loved the Porch House. It was very spacious and well maintained. Nice water view and very private. The staff was very helpful and courteous. I highly recommend this place if you are in the Corpus Christi area. Very grateful for all the services and supplies provided.
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We wanted to get away with our children and grandchildren, and this was the perfect choice. There was enough room for everyone, and the children loved all the space. Great responsiveness from the staff. The wrap-around porch was a highlight for us. It was so nice and cool to sit there in the evening and visit. We would highly recommend this for anyone wanting to enjoy family time away from the norm.
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Newlyweds Evan Rachel Wood and Jamie Bell were given a nasty shock over the weekend (03-04Nov12) after discovering their hotel room had been raided by a thief.
The actors are enjoying a low-key honeymoon after exchanging vows in an intimate ceremony in California last week (30Oct12), but Sunday (04Nov12) will be a day they will want to forget after a number of belongings were stolen.
Taking to her Twitter.com blog, Wood writes, "Dude!! @1jamiebell and i just got robbed!! Found our room ransacked. We are safe and have everything we need. So all is well. damn".
The Wrestler star stopped short of giving out any further details about where the incident took place or what was taken, and it is not yet known whether the couple filed a police report over the matter.


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Fossa Alterna
The Fossa Alterna is a short cycle alternating, waterless (dry) double pit technology. Compared to the double VIP which is just designed to collect, store and partially treat excreta, the Fossa Alterna is designed to make an earth-like product that can be used as a nutrient-rich soil conditioner. The Fossa Alterna is dug to a maximum depth of 1.5 m and requires a constant input of cover material (soil, ash, and/or leaves).
Cover material should be added to the pit after defecation (not urination). The soil and leaves introduce a variety of organisms like worms, fungi and bacteria which help in the degradation process. Also, the pore space is increased, which allows for aerobic conditions. Additionally, ash helps to control flies, reduces odours and makes the mix slightly more alkaline.
The full pit degrades while the second pit is filling, which, ideally, should take one year. The material in the full pit will degrade into a dry, earth-like mixture that can be easily removed manually. Because of the added carbonaceous bulking material, the degradation process is accelerated, and the content is ready for excavation and use much faster than in a double VIP.
Design Considerations
A Fossa Alterna pit would fill over a period of 12–24 months depending on its size and the number of users. Even though the pits are shallow (1 to 1.5 m), each of them can be used by a family of six for one year. The Fossa Alterna technology will only work properly if the two pits are used sequentially and not concurrently. Therefore, an adequate cover for the out of service pit is required.
The Fossa Alterna should be used for urine, but water should not be added (small amounts of anal cleansing water can be tolerated). Water encourages the development of vectors and pathogens, but it also fills the pore spaces and deprives the aerobic bacteria of the oxygen that is required for degradation. A UDDT can be used with the Fossa Alterna, but only in circumstances when the soil cannot sufficiently absorb the urine or when the urine is highly valued for application. Since cover material is used to continuously cover the excreta, smells are reduced. To reduce the smells even further, a ventilation pipe can be added.
In flood-prone areas and where the groundwater table is too high, the Fossa Alterna could be raised or built entirely above ground to avoid water intrusion and groundwater pollution. Raising the pits could also be an option for rocky ground and compacted soils that are difficult to dig.
If space is abundant and emptying not desired, the Arborloo can be an alternative disposal option. Pits should not be lined if used as an Arborloo.
The Fossa Alterna is appropriate for rural and peri-urban areas. It is especially suitable to water-scarce environments. It is a useful solution for areas that have poor soil and could benefit from the use of the stabilized humic material as a soil amendment.
The Fossa Alterna is not appropriate for greywater as the pit is shallow and the conditions must remain aerobic for degradation.
The material is manually emptied from the Fossa Alterna (it is dug out, not pumped out); thus, vacuum truck access to the pits is not necessary.
The Fossa Alterna is not suited for rocky or compacted soils (that are difficult to dig) or for areas that flood frequently, except if the pits are raised.
Health Aspects/Acceptance
By covering faeces with soil, ash, and/or leaves, flies and odours are kept to a minimum. Users may not understand the difference between the Fossa Alterna and a double VIP, although if given the opportunity to use one, people should have a good appreciation of the advantages. Demonstration units can be used to show how easily one can empty a Fossa Alterna in comparison to emptying a double pit. Keeping the contents sealed in the pit for the duration of at least one year makes the material safer and easier to handle. The same precautions that are taken when handling compost should be taken with the humus derived from the Fossa Alterna.
Operation & Maintenance
When the first pit is put into use, a layer of leaves should be put onto the bottom of the pit. Periodically, more leaves should be added to increase the porosity and oxygen availability. Following the addition of faeces to the pit, a small amount of soil, ash, and/or leaves should be added. Occasionally, the mounded material beneath the toilet hole should be pushed to the sides of the pit in order to optimise the use of space.
Unlike a simple or ventilated pit which will be covered or emptied, the material in the Fossa Alterna is meant to be used as a soil conditioner. Therefore, it is extremely important that no garbage is put into the pit.
Emptying the Fossa Alterna is easier than emptying other pits; the pits are shallower and the addition of soil, ash, and/or leaves means that the contents are less compact. The material that is removed is not offensive and presents a reduced threat of contamination. Depending on the dimensions of the pits, the contents should not be emptied more often than once a year.
MORGAN, P.; EcoSanRes (Editor) (2007): Toilets That Make Compost . Stockholm: Stockholm Environment Institute. PDF
MORGAN, P.; EcoSanRes (Editor) (2009): Ecological Toilets. (pdf presentation). Stockholm: Stockholm Environment Institute. PDF
Further Readings
ESREY, S.A.; ANDERSSON, I.; HILLERS, A.; SAWYER, R. (2001): Closing the loop – Ecological Sanitation for food security. Stockholm: Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. URL [Accessed: 24.11.2010]. PDF
This document was compiled during an international, interdisciplinary workshop in Mexico. This manuscript increases the understanding of how to develop more sustainable sanitation systems, particularly in urban/peri-urban contexts, while contributing to food production and improved nutrition.
MORGAN, P. (2004): Plant Trials Using Fossa Alterna Humus. Stockholm : Ecological Sanitation Research (EcoSanRes), Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI). URL [Accessed: 20.06.2013]. PDF
The ultimate proof of the usefulness of eco-humus and urine in agriculture is to demonstrate its effect on plant growth and yield directly. This chapter describes a series of trials in which the growth and yield of vegetables planted in humus derived from the Fossa alterna were studied.
MORGAN, P.; EcoSanRes (Editor) (2007): Toilets That Make Compost . Stockholm: Stockholm Environment Institute. PDF
This book describes in an easy-to-understand and picture-based way how to construct three different low cost sanitation solutions, namely arborloos, fossa alterna and urine diversion toilets.
Case Studies
SHEWA, W.A.; SuSanA (Editor) (2009): Fossa Alterna for Household Sanitation. Arba Minch, Ethiopia: Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). URL [Accessed: 25.11.2010]. PDF
Case study about fossa alterna toilets for household sanitation in Arba Minch, Ethiopia.
Awareness Material
NETWAS (n.y.): Facility Design and Use of a Fossa Alterna Toilet. Kampala: Network for Water and Sanitation (NETWAS). URL [Accessed: 29.09.2011]. PDF
This poster illustrates the single steps and use of a Fossa Alterna toilet.


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Four reasons why we don't support the JVTA and why you should call your Senator today
1) Funding is prioritized for law enforcement and prosecutors, not victims' services
Looking to criminalize our way out of something hasn't worked in any other issue and won't work here. While good relationships with law enforcement can be critical in this work, they are a very small piece that contribute to only some survivors' recovery.
2) Cooperation with law enforcement is strongly encouraged
For some victims this may be the answer, for others it may be damaging to their healing. Services shouldn't have to push victims to cooperate with law enforcement in order to receive funding.
3) Courts can exercise extended supervision over youth considered 'at risk' for trafficking
We need to be removing children from the judicial system, not increasing their involvement. Extending probation for at risk youth, as determined by an officer of the court, is a move backwards in juvenile rights.
4) Buyers ('johns') would be charged as traffickers
While johns absolutely need to face penalties and consequences, being a trafficker is a specific crime and not just a catch-all for everyone who did something wrong to a child. Trafficking and buying have two very different motivations and should be addressed differently.
This bill buys into a sensationalized presentation of a complex issue, to which the criminal justice system is somehow the solution. It's not. We need to focus on prevention and vulnerability, increasing and strengthening services for runaway and homeless youth and significantly reforming our child welfare systems. We need to ensure that young people over the age of 18 have access to affordable housing options, living wage employment and career opportunities, continuing education, affordable child care, and long term supports for their stability, leadership and growth. We need to support community-based, grassroots, survivor-led and survivor-informed programs that work with victims and survivors and that actually work. And most of all, we need recognize that adding more money to systems that already fail our youth isn't the answer. We need real revolutionary radical change that takes into account the realities of our young people's lives. The JVTA does not.
Contact your senator here: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
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Northwestern calm under pressure
Veteran Wildcats squad rallies, earns spot in title game
STONY BROOK, N.Y. -- Through its familiarity with success, and each other, Northwestern is never fazed on the rare occasions it has been presented with adversity.
Case in point: The first few minutes of the second half, the Wildcats on the wrong end of a three-goal surge that gave Maryland a 6-4 lead. However, when your veterans have appeared in their third or fourth NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse Championship, a small deficit with so much time remaining is no cause for panic.
"The biggest thing for us was to stay positive with each other and not get down on ourselves," senior goalkeeper Brianne LoManto said. "We were able to do that and capitalize upon that."
Minutes later, second-seeded Northwestern (20-2) earned its way into its eighth consecutive national championship game, taming third-seeded Maryland, 9-7, in a game short on style points but truly indicative of just how resolute and resourceful the reigning dynasty in Division I women's lacrosse truly remains.
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"I think that our girls played with a lot of heart and a lot of poise," said Northwestern head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller, who became the all-time wins leader in NCAA Division I tournament history while improving to 31-2. "They didn't get down when we got down."
Indeed, despite going more than 20 minutes without a goal and trailing 6-4 after Maryland's Katie Schwarzmann found the back of the cage with 27:09 remaining, no one wearing a Northwestern uniform appeared flummoxed about the possibility of not playing fourth-seeded Syracuse for the national championship under the lights Sunday night.
Even before seniors Shannon Smith (four assists) and Brianne Lomanto (7 saves) arrived, Northwestern had never lost in a national semifinal. A streak that continued through their first three seasons, where they won two national titles and lost to Maryland in 2010 – the only setback on the sport's biggest stage since starting their dynasty in 2004.
"For me personally, we've been in that position so many times this year," said Smith, the school's all-time leading scorer. "We knew really it was going to come down to getting the draw control,. We were very patient, looking for the open cutters. Every person on the offensive end did a phenomenal job with cutting, keeping their defenders busy and allowing our offense to move. … Me personally, I wasn't rattled at all."
As Smith spoke, junior defender and Tewaaraton Trophy finalist Taylor Thornton shook her head affirmatively. "I never once felt rattled by it because, like Shannon said, we've been there so many times," Thornton said. "I think that's just a testament to how resilient this team is."
A few minutes after Schwarzmann's score staked Maryland to its biggest lead, Northwestern began a surge of four unprecedented goals – all from different players. Kara Mupo and Amanda Macaluso scored 49 seconds apart to pull the Wildcats even, before another senior, Lacey Vigmostad, put the reigning national champs ahead to stay, 7-6, with 18:01 left.
From there, Thornton – who's thrived in an attacking role this season – sandwiched two scores around another Schwarzmann tally, the last one coming with 1:26 as the Wildcats milked the clock before putting an exclamation point on their latest semifinal victory.
A victory that put Northwestern in position to further extend its dynasty, despite some second-half adversity, Sunday night against a Syracuse squad that overcame a seven-goal deficit to defeat top-seeded Florida in the second-biggest comeback in NCAA tournament history.
"I couldn't be more excited to be in another championship game," Amonte Hiller said.


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From September, a new wage system will govern cleaners' salaries. Cleaning companies will come under a new licensing scheme under which they have to abide by some wage guidelines.
These guidelines offer workers a kind of wage ladder. All cleaners must be paid at least $1,000 each month. Those with higher skills are assured at least $1,400 and supervisors, $1,600.
The Government calls this a "progressive wage model", which assures cleaners of a $1,000 starting pay and provides a "wage ladder" where cleaners can get higher salaries as they gain better skills. Something similar is being considered for the security sector.
This new licensing-cum-wage ladder system announced last week is the boldest attempt yet by the Government to raise persistently low salaries in the cleaning and security sectors. Industry players, it appears, have suppressed wages in order to submit price-competitive bids to provide cleaning and security services.
It came after persuasion and leading by example failed. In 2011, a voluntary accreditation scheme was introduced for cleaning companies. The Government specified that only accredited companies could bid for government contracts. But as government contracts covered only 11 per cent of cleaners, the move failed to lift wages across the sector.
The latest move, however, is different and goes further than any past measure to lift wages for cleaners, whose wages have stagnated or fallen for years.
Industry experts and analysts think that this time, the compulsory licensing scheme and the wage ladder guidelines will result in raising cleaners' wages. They cite four reasons.
Forceful, yet practical
FIRST, it has the full bite of the law, even though a higher wage is not directly legislated.
Cleaning firms must have a licence to operate, and a key requirement of the licence is that they use a progressive wage model, or a wage ladder, to pay their workers.
The licensing condition itself will not spell out the salaries on the ladder. Instead, a committee of government officials, unionists and employers will negotiate the salaries. Cleaning firms that do not follow the tiered wages set by the committee can have their licences suspended or revoked.
Four labour economists interviewed by The Straits Times were unanimous that the new rules will work to raise cleaners' wages because it is legally enforceable and cleaning companies have no choice but to comply.
Second, the move is backed by the Government, unions and employers.
Raising salaries of less-skilled workers while helping them become more productive is in line with this Government's priorities.
As for the labour movement, it has been pushing for measures to raise low-wage workers' pay for years. Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam credits the labour movement, National Trades Union Congress, for coming up with the idea of a progressive wage model, adding that it is now a "tripartite approach".
Employers of cleaners too are not averse to the move. Previously, some bosses had said they would like to raise wages of cleaners but were unable to do so unless other cleaning companies did likewise. Otherwise, they would not be able to put competitive bids for cleaning contracts.
Mr Milton Ng, president of the Environmental Management Association of Singapore, which represents cleaning firms, says compulsory licensing will raise standards in the sector. "It levels the playing field and firms cannot undercut one another."
Mr William Peh, operations director at Eng Leng Contractors, which has some 1,000 cleaners, agrees. "Firms that pay workers lower salaries can definitely submit cheaper quotes to get the jobs but now that everyone has to pay at least $1,000, it is fairer."
Third, timing favours this new move to raise cleaners' wages. For the past few years, the curbs on foreign workers in the cleaning sector have started to bite.
Foreign workers can form no more than 40 per cent of a cleaning firm's workforce now, down from 45 per cent last year and 50 per cent two years ago. Firms also pay higher levies for foreign workers since 2010.
This means that firms have been trying to raise productivity by buying more cleaning machines in the past few years, says Mr Sunny Khoo, sales director of Clean Solutions, which hires some 2,000 cleaners.
But those familiar with the industry warn that the new licensing move will almost certainly lead to a shake-up in the cleaning industry.
Companies that had signed longer-term contracts to provide cleaning services for a fixed fee would have to absorb the cost of higher salaries, or find some way to recoup that extra cost.
One cleaning firm with a six-year contract locked in more than four years ago, has been "discussing with the buyer to make some adjustments", its boss told The Straits Times.
Some companies that cannot or do not want to be subjected to the licensing conditions will exit the trade, says Mr Woon Chiap Chan, country managing director of ISS Facility Services, one of Singapore's largest cleaning firms with over 6,000 cleaners.
The fourth reason why the wage ladder-cum-licensing scheme will work: It's a practical move that raises salaries for the lowest-wage earners without adding on costs to businesses as a whole.
Describing the move as "pragmatic", labour economist Randolph Tan, an associate professor at UniSIM, says: "I believe the Government views the cleaning sector as probably the safest sector to implement such a policy, that is, in that sector, there should be more consensus than for any other sector that workers deserve help to advance their lot."
But some economists are concerned about the Government's heavy hand on business through legislating licensing requirements, which have the effect of mandating a sectoral minimum wage.
The best way to boost workers' welfare is still through creating jobs and generating economic growth, said Singapore Management University economics professor Hoon Hian Teck, who is hoping the mandatory wage ladder model will not be extended beyond the cleaning and security industries.
But several questions remain: Will raising wages of cleaners raise cleaning costs for companies? Will business tenants pay more for cleaning of premises? Will households in Housing Board flats and private condominiums see higher conservancy fees for cleaning services?
Several cleaning companies said their profit margins are thin: at between 5 per cent and 10 per cent. Wages amount to up to 80 per cent of total cost, so a spike in wages will certainly raise their costs. Cleaning contracts are typically for two to three years. Contracts due for renewal in the coming months could see costs rising up to 30 per cent, in line with wage rises in recent years, cleaning companies say.
Apart from the worry about rising costs, the biggest uncertainty lies in the details of the new wage model and licensing framework. Are in-house cleaners and companies that provide cleaners for private residences governed by this framework? What other penalties are there apart from loss or revocation of licences?
Answers will hopefully be forthcoming on Monday when the Government tables changes to the law to allow for this licensing-and-wage-ladder scheme to be introduced.
For most policies, the devil is in the details. This time, though, while details still matter, the broad outlook is already clear: Prospects of lifting cleaners' wages have never looked better.
This story was first published in The Straits Times on Jan 16, 2014
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Arithmetic involves recognizing numbers and symbols, memorizing facts, aligning numbers, and understanding abstract concepts like place value and fractions. Any of these may be difficult for children with developmental arithmetic disorders, also called dyscalculia. Problems with number or basic concepts are likely to show up early. Disabilities that appear in the later grades are more often tied to problems in reasoning.
Many aspects of speaking, listening, reading, writing, and arithmetic overlap and build on the same brain capabilities. So, it's not surprising that people can be diagnosed as having more than one area of learning disability. For example, the ability to understand language underlies learning to speak.Therefore, any disorder that hinders the ability to understand language will also interferewith the development of speech, which in turn hinders learning to read and write. A single gap in the brain's operation can disrupt many types of activity.


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"Trapped first by their bodies, then again by the people around them. One massive barrier wall stacked on top of another. The isolation must be crushing. Yet there is that light in their eyes. How had they kept their spirits alive? What would they tell us if they had the power?" -Excerpt from Tim Lefens' book, Flying Colors (2002).
The T. K. Martin Center's project EXPRESS Yourself! (EXperiencing Painting as Recreation & Express the Spirit within YourSelf) uses the techniques of Artistic Realization Technologies (A.R.T.) to provide a means for Mississippians with the most severe disabilities to feel the power of self expression through art. Trained individuals, called trackers, "act as neutral arms, executing the vision of the physically challenged through laser-guided tracking and other exacting technologies" (Lefens, 2005). Trackers use precise techniques to "allow a person with the most minimal ability to move to create subtle, exacting works of art" (Lefens, 2005).
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Prairie View Trail is a 3.2 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Morris, Illinois that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Grassy trails some elevation, was good workout for this beginner.
Nice trail to hike. Many prairie plants and wonderful flowers to view as you walk.
Excellent if you're into prairies. Read on the internet the specifics of a prairie and you will increase your enjoyment of the trail. It is flat but that's what a prairie is! When the wind blows the grasses move like a wave of water. The interpretive center is very nice explaining things too.
Spring is best for the wildflowers but the birds will make it peaceful.
Nice park for a flat, prairie hike. They have a nice visitor's center. You can pretty much always see deer out in the late afternoon. They used to have a short, floating bridge which was fun, but I don't think they ever replaced it.


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Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Lucas County Commissioners of Lucas County, Ohio, at their office, One Government Center, Toledo, Ohio 43604 at 10:00 A.M. local time on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 and opened immediately thereafter for the performance on all labor, in compliance with section 4115.03 through 4115.14 of the Ohio Revised Code, and the furnishing of all materials, tools, machinery, and appliances required for the 2012 Annual Resurfacing Project, which consists of work on the following County Roads:
•Brint Road - Lathrop Road to State Route 295
•Centennial Road - 0.217 mile north of Sylvania Avenue to Brint Road
•Garden Road - Whitehouse-Spencer Road to Old State Line Road
•Garden Road - State Route 2 to 0.076 mile southeast of Shaffer Road
•Schadel Road - Bailey Road to Neowash Road
The work shall consist of milling and/or asphalt concrete resurfacing the existing pavement and paved berms, pavement base repairs, and other related work. The length of work is 3.78 miles. The estimated construction cost is $858,410.75.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond, a Cashier's Check, or a Money Order on a solvent Bank or Savings and Loan Association. The Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond shall be in the amount equal to 100% of the bid. A Cashier's Check or Money Order on a solvent Bank or Savings and Loan Association shall be in the amount equal to but not less than 10% of the bid. Each of the aforementioned shall guarantee to the County that if a contract is awarded to the bidder, he will, within ten days after the date of such award, enter into a proper and acceptable contract for the faithful performance of his work. In the event that the Contractor fails to enter into a proper contract, an amount equal to 10% of the Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond or the full amount of the Cashier's Check or Money Order on a solvent Bank or Savings and Loan Association will be forfeited to Lucas County as liquidating damages. Upon acceptance of the work, a one-year maintenance bond in the amount of 25% of the contract will be required to guaranty such work. Each bid must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the proposal and all persons interested therein. Each bidder must submit evidence to its experiences on projects of similar size and complexity, and a complete listing of all subcontractors to be used.
The Board of Lucas County Commissioners may reject any and all of the bids on any basis and without disclosure of a reason. The failure to make such a disclosure shall not result in accrual of any right, claim, or cause of action by any unsuccessful bidder against the Board of Lucas County Commissioners.
Plans, bid documents, and specifications may be obtained at the office of the Lucas County Engineer, One Government Center Suite 870, Toledo, Ohio, upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit of $25.00 in cash or check made payable to the Lucas County Engineer for each set.
By order of the Board of Lucas County Commissioners of Lucas County, Ohio.
Adopted April 24, 2012Published in the Toledo Blade on May 1, 2012


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The New gDoc Binder: An Evolution of the Free Online Organizer
Many companies are turning to gDoc binder tools as an alternative to paper-based presentation and binder storage. These online organizers have some great benefits, but there are also some potential pitfalls. Lets take a look to see whether a free online organizer, the gDoc binder in particular, is right for your small business.
The Benefits of gDoc Binders
Companies that employ gDoc binder software reap the benefits of an online organizer that works at any Web-based location. These benefits include real-time updating by multiple users and the ability to check statistics and customer relationship data from many different devices. The interface of this online organizer is instantly familiar to anyone who has used a binder, making it very easy to use. It's capable of holding much more information than paper-based versions. Security features help you prevent unwanted access to key documents, and cloud sharing lets you quickly distribute important information to employees and co-workers. This sharing capacity makes it a great time-saving device because users can add their own notes and annotations for real-time communication.
The Cutting Edge of Information Presentation
The latest version of the gDoc binder offers many advances over earlier free online organizers. Unlike previous versions, the software can be used in areas where there is no Internet connection. There are also add-ons that allow you to upgrade to military-level security to protect against hackers. Additionally, the display quality has been improved so that each page of the binder is professionally rendered for clear, crisp results.
The Cost and Potential Pitfalls of Using gDoc Binders
gDoc binders are relatively inexpensive with a set of 10 binders costing about $10. However, there are a couple of potential pitfalls. First, it may be confusing when multiple users share multiple binders at your business. Also, some users may be unfamiliar with the security features, allowing unrestricted access to confidential information. Finally, gDoc binders do not include Microsoft® Office products, and the built-in Word-like text and content creation tools may not be fully compatible with the software your company uses.
The gDoc binder is a great choice for small business professionals who need to organize information quickly and efficiently. It works well for small teams who collaborate and who may not be able to meet face to face on a regular basis. Some potential pitfalls do exist, but the entry-level cost is exceptionally affordable. This low threshold for entry makes it worth trying gDoc binder, or similar software suites, as the increase in productivity and information sharing may be greatly beneficial for many small businesses.


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Just how much has Surface cost Microsoft?
The initial launch of Microsoft's Surface tablets wasn't without its upsets: one year in, we were looking at close to a billion dollars in losses for Microsoft due to unsold Surface RT inventory. But since then we've seen the arrival of the Surface 2 family, not to mention the Surface Pro 3 earlier this year – are they faring any better? Well, we've heard good things about Pro 3 sales, and solid Surface revenue, but revenue's just part of the equation – we have to factor in expenses before we have a real sense of profit (or lack thereof). And based on some analyst estimates, when we consider the full cost of Microsoft's Surface efforts, the company may already be out some $1.7 billion.
Problem is, while Microsoft reported $409 million in Surface revenue last quarter, developing and selling those tablets appears to be costing the company a lot more than that; estimates vary, but place the cost of revenue (the expenses) just for that quarter somewhere in the $730 to $775 million range. Any way you slice that, we're looking at hundreds of millions in losses. Going back a full year, the losses add up to around $676 million, and over the entire life of the Surface family, we're up to that $1.7 billion figure.
Microsoft is used to eating the losses of a new project early on, expecting that eventually its investment will turn around and start paying off, and despite bumps like that Surface Mini launch that never happened (or at least, not yet), the company seems broadly committed to Surface going forward. What remains to be seen now is just how long it might take before Surface turns into a money-maker.
Source: Computer World
Via: GigaOM
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Actress Gillian Anderson was thrilled when she was romantically linked to David Duchovny and poked fun at the reports by sending cheeky emails to her former The X-Files co-star.
Gossip website CelebDirtyLaundry.com sparked the speculation in August (12) after reporting the former colleagues were "in a serious relationship" following Anderson's split from longtime boyfriend Mark Griffiths.
A spokesperson for Duchovny moved swiftly to deny the allegation, but now Anderson admits she had been enjoying the rumor.
Addressing the reports, she tells Britain's Guardian newspaper, "You mean me and David, romantically? No, there wasn't any truth in that. I was enjoying the ludicracy (sic) of it for a while, but then he started denying it publicly and so I lost all my enjoyment of it.
"I emailed him at one point and said, 'You left the toilet seat up again.'"
Duchovny has been single since separating from his wife Tea Leoni for a second time last year (11).


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MIDDLESEX COUNTY — On Wednesday, Jan. 26, Middlesex County will conduct its Point-in-Time Count 2011 (PITC) survey throughout the county's 25 municipalities. This annual survey assists in developing a "snapshot" of the number of homeless persons living unsheltered outside, in emergency shelters or transitional housing programs.
"This event is essential to our role as caring, humane communities and people," said Middlesex County Freeholder Blanquita B. Valenti, chairperson for the Department of Human Services and Senior Services. "We have a moral duty to identify the men, women and children in our cities and towns whose quality of life can be jeopardized because they lack a place to live, safe from the elements and other conditions that might threaten their well-being."
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires localities across the United States to conduct the Point-in-Time survey as a prerequisite to apply for supportive housing funds for the homeless.
The annual census will occur on the same date in each of New Jersey's 21 counties. This year as in the past, volunteers will complete surveys from homeless persons who visit either of two sites in Middlesex County: the Salvation Army at 433 State Street in Perth Amboy (11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) or Elijah's Promise Soup Kitchen at 18 Neilson Street in New Brunswick (11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.). Other volunteers will conduct "street outreach" visits to indoor and outdoor locations where homeless persons tend to congregate or reside.
During the 2010 survey, 1,536 homeless men, women and children were counted in Middlesex County. The statistical count usually reflects only a portion of those individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the county and the state. County Human Services officials estimated that 5,718 adults and children were homeless in Middlesex County during the year 2010.
In last year's count, hundreds of individuals were surveyed at the New Brunswick and Perth Amboy sites, and additional surveys were completed during the outreach effort. An estimated 150 volunteers participated in the day's activities.
"We have pledged to end homelessness in Middlesex County," said Robert E. Mulcahy III, Chairman of Coming Home of Middlesex County, Inc. "We can and we will accomplish our mission."
Coming Home is a non-profit corporation following a 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness. Its leadership works closely with the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, following a strategic plan to end homelessness and create affordable, accessible, supportive and permanent housing for persons and families in need.
To increase the survey's accuracy and offer direct help to the homeless, Middlesex County will, again, incorporate Project Homeless Connect (PHC) into this year's process. This initiative supplements the survey, setting up sites around the County for the homeless to visit and be connected with case management services, donations and information on resources, such as social services, HIV/AIDS care, mental health services, housing, substance abuse resources, disability funding and health care.
This year a special appeal was made to the general public to donate unwanted yet useable coats, gloves, scarves, blankets, socks, underwear and thermal wear that can distributed to the area's homeless and needy. Unusually cold and snowy weather across the country in the early weeks of 2011, including the Northeast region, has created additional and severe physical burdens especially for unsheltered homeless people.
Corporations in Middlesex County, state professional associations and state government agencies are donating valuable medical, dental and health care services to homeless persons visiting the two sites this year. The New Jersey Dental Association contributed dental hygiene supplies. The New Jersey Department of Human Services Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired will perform eye screenings to detect vision problems and Glaucoma suspects at the Elijah's Promise Soup Kitchen and the Salvation Army sites. Persons who fail the eye screenings will receive follow-up services. Showers and haircuts will be offered at both sites.
Homeless persons can also participate in the Point-in-Time survey by calling InfoLine of Central Jersey at 1-888-908-INFO (4636).
Law enforcement agencies in Middlesex County have been notified of the survey schedule and have been asked to assist volunteers in locating sites where unsheltered homeless persons may congregate.
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Twinning aims to foster a better understanding of other countries and their customs through individual and group exchanges. We have been twinned with Sourdeval since 1993. We have attracted members from a wide spectrum of age, occupation, background and interests and we have forged new friendships, not only within our French twin town, but also within our own community. We have reached the stage where we want to encourage, in particular, young families who will keep the friendship going for the next 20+ years.
Sourdeval is a close knit rural community with a population ofaround 3,200 and can be found 50 miles south of Caen and 40 miles to the east of Mont St Michel. They have an enthusiastic and ambitious town council who, like us, see twinning as a way of developing links with the outside world for the good of the whole community. Sourdeval is also twinned with Uchte in Germany.
Set in the attractively undulating Normandy countryside and close to the valley of the River Sée, Sourdeval has been linked over the centuries with the production of stainless steel and still retains its name 'Cite d'Inox'. Recent production included Guy Degrenne cutlery.
Sourdeval is surrounded by small dairy and beef farms – many of the cattle are sold locally in the weekly market. An abundance of apples are grown in the area for the production of the local speciality, Pommeau. Goats cheese, foie gras, rillettes, pear or apple cider and Calvados can be purchased directly from many of the farms
Sourdeval offers a wide range of sporting and cultural activities to both residents and visitors ~ petanque, gymnastics, football, athletics, music, drama and language groups to name a few. The tranquility of the scenic Brouains Valley is ideal for camping, sightseeing, fishing, walking, horse riding and cycling.
There is a great sense of civic pride and the town is a regular winner in the Department's 'Ville Fleurie' competition. There are annual festivals in July and August and a Christmas market.
We are a friendly group who meet several times during the year for social events to raise funds as all aspects of the Twinning Association are entirely self-funded.
Membership of the Twinning Association is open to anyone from our area who is interested in international friendship.
New members are always made welcome. £10 a year. Knowledge of French is not essential.
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My favourite destination in the world will always be Coromandel in New Zealand, on North Island's Coromandel Peninsula. There I can go back to my golden age and find very little changed: it is as magical and mysterious a place as ever.
I was conceived in New Zealand, born in England, and then spent my first 14 years in South Island with my mother and sister before we moved permanently back to Britain. But my sister and I spent those early golden summers in Coromandel, where my
father was the medical superintendent. During the school holidays we ran free, barefoot among the peach and apple trees.
Coromandel had grown prosperous in the 1880s with the gold rush but had subsequently become a bit of a ghost town, though it still was incredibly beautiful. The climate is subtropical and the town had – and still has – the most marvellous beaches on the Pacific Ocean. There were kauri forests then, dark green and strung with white clematis flowers like stars. The tall, straight kauri trees were once used for the masts of sailing ships. There weren't many animals – just a few wild pigs that had been brought over by settlers, and strange birds, kiwis and tuis.
Getting to Coromandel was quite a journey from where we lived on South Island – we'd go by ship from Christchurch to Wellington, and then travel all the way to the top of the North Island. And it's still a good few hours' drive from Auckland today. But the fact that it takes quite a long time to get there is partly what's kept it so nice.
A good place to stay is the Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat Hotel (0064 7 866 6614; www.kiwiretreat.co.nz), just outside town. As for the food, you don't go to Coromandel for world-class cuisine but the town's restaurants and cafés use mostly locally sourced produce, and they're very into organically-grown food. They do some some very good Thai-style "fusion"dishes, too, which you can wash down with a glass of excellent New Zealand wine.
I try to go back every few years, whenever I can.
- 'Chalcot Crescent' by Fay Weldon is published by Corvus (£16.99).


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PHOENIX -- As a storm system moves north out of Arizona, the Valley is in for a pretty pleasant day of weather.
Rain and thunderstorms are still expected in Northern Arizona today, but should stay north of the Valley. There is a slight chance for a stray shower or storm, but more than likely the Valley will stay dry.
After morning lows in the upper 60s and low 70s, we'll warm up to about 94 degrees this afternoon. The average high for this time of year is 102 degrees, but we'll stay below that all the way through the weekend.
Look for mostly sunny skies and temperatures near 100 degrees both tomorrow and Friday.
Sunshine and warm weather is expected this weekend with Valley highs near 101 and overnight lows dipping to the upper 70s and low 80s.
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Music/Drama/The Arts
Music/Drama/The Arts
Drama, a.k.a. The Encore Theater Company
Our 2017-18 season got off to a great start in October with "two plays for the price of one."
The Fifteen Minute Hamlet and The Bible in 30 Minutes … or Less were presented as "Two Shows, One Night" by the Encore Theater Company on October 19-21.
Work is now nearing completion for 28 Marchant Avenue, a play about the Kennedy family and the summers they spent in Hyannisport, MA. The spring performance is scheduled for March 15-17.
According to Theater Director Brian Rainville:
A cast and crew of 35 has been busy preparing to premiere a new play at Randolph Union - and the playwright is coming to visit. "28 Marchant Avenue: Six Summers at Hyannisport" examines the lives and secrets of the Kennedy family – including JFK's developmentally disabled sister Rosemary.
The second of Joe and Rose Kennedy's nine children, Rosemary was lobotomized in a desperate attempt to impose normalcy and protect the future prospects of her now famous siblings. Lukina Andreyev, a senior at Randolph Union, took a break from rehearsals to talk about her lead role, the play, and the enduring popularity of the Kennedy family.
"Rosemary's story was obscured because these are hard issues," Andreyev stated while seated comfortably in the first row of the high school's auditorium. "But we're in an age of unveiling. People are questioning image. There have been so many revelations about public figures. Americans are ready for this story to be told."
When asked about the play's central conflicts, Andreyev shared this insight:
"Rosemary was torn between wanting to be a Kennedy – and a individual. It was hard for her to accept the molding that the children went through, not just because of her disability, but because she had a strong personality. Rosemary fell victim to her father's ambition. Joe Kennedy wanted his children to lead - he laid the foundation for a political dynasty by manipulating the stock market and investing in Hollywood. Three of his sons became senators, one rose to be president. This play is about what was sacrificed in pursuit of that power."
Rainville also revealed how the work came to Randoph Union. "I found this script a year ago in New York City, when I was on sabbatical. It had just been published, and the story spoke to me. What happened to Rosemary Kennedy is a Greek tragedy – overreaching father destroying his child. The playwright, Steven Carl McCasland, offered a very fair contract – and asked if he could come up to see the show. That's how the journey from page to stage began."
"The universality of this story is striking," Andreyev interjected. "Joe Kennedy taught his children it's not who they were that mattered, but who people thought they were. The whole idea of image – cultivating and maintaining a public persona – a brand - is still with us today."
"28 Marchant Avenue: Six Summers at Hyannisport" will be performed March 15-17. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and last approximately 1.5 hours. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students, with proceeds benefiting the drama program. All tickets are unreserved and available at the door. Homeade treats are available during intermission.
But that's not all...
Later in the spring (May 6), the Theater Company will travel to New York City to see Come From Away, a Broadway musical about the days following the tragic events of 9/11. Students will enjoy round-trip luxury transportation via Premiere Coach and a full service lunch in midtown Manhatten prior to the play. The trip is open to all RU students. For more information about the play, visit its website, www.comefromaway.com.
ETC Theater welcomed new members and bid goodbye to its seniors during the annual Induction and Recognition Night this past May. Although any student who maintains academic eligibility while honoring training rules is welcome to participate in the theater program, ETC is an honor society - in which a position must be earned.
The Theater program is extremely thankful for thoughtful gifts of vintage clothing, props, and furniture. Please keep the drama program in mind if you are closing a house or cleaning an attic!
Thank you to the greater Randolph community for continuing to value - and support - the theater arts!
Musical Notes
The RU Music Boosters is an organization of parents, students, and RU staff who are committed to supporting music students at the middle school and high school levels. At our monthly meetings we enjoy hearing from the music director about what's happening in the program, discussing the needs of thenstudents and the program, planning fundraisers, and brainstorming ways to boost and celebrate music in our schools.
The beginning of the school year will be an exciting time for us as we get to know two new music teachers. Jessica Clayton will be teaching music in the elementary schools as well as a new music exploratory at the 7th grade level, and Ray Cole will be the new music director for the middle and high school grades. We'll be gathering our energy to support their ideas and initiatives, as well as carrying on with some traditions of our own.
We hope this year to organize at least two Community Coffeehouse events in the cafeteria (this will be the third year for this event) as well as raising money through a Thanksgiving bake sale at Shaws, concessions at concerts, and other activities throughout the year. We will continue to help subsidize private lessons for music students, as well as assisting with travel and food expenses for festivals, camp for drum majors, and special visiting artists. We're also hoping to increase parent involvement in Music Boosters, as many of our long-serving members will be moving on soon.
It's a great time to come join us. Our meeting dates and times are posted on the school event calendar. Historically we have met on the second Wednesday of each month, 5:30 in the Music Room, but that hasn't been established yet for the coming year. So, keep an eye on the school calendar as well as RU Ghost Music (on Facebook). Or you can email Andy Mueller at firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.


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Some people leave footprints on our heart. Cats leave fur on our sweaters. Dogs leave drool on our shoes. Families will crap on our doorstep. So when life gives you crap, garden it and make roses.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Don't even think it!
The Home now has a resident cat for the residents. That isn't him but close.
He is a year old, neutered and just out of the shelter.
You know how the experts tell you to look at a puppy's paws to see how big he'll grow? Man o' man if this cat was tawny I'd be thinking mountain lion. The paws are huge.
They had a drawing of names and he's stuck with "Jinks" whereas I looked at him and thought "Snowball" until he turned around and I realized how innapropriate that name was in a home of gentile ladies.
Good thing he was fixed, he'd have had to cart them around on wheels.
He's a friendly boy, all over me like a rash and purring. At the moment he's still locked in one room until his routine is established. And now I have a place for the kitty litter and umpteen dollars worth of cat food.
A visitor thought of calling him "Angel" because he was so pure white. Another name that bit the dust after we discussed it, considering how many residents have fallen off the twig lately.
I keep thinking about those paws.
Perhaps we should call him "Yeti"
14 comments:
- The Elephant's Child said...
Our white cat was Moby. He too was a BIG boy. Moved in on us and stayed 14 years.
- Saturday, July 16, 2011 6:12:00 pm
- River said...
With such big "lion" paws, his name should be Simba.
Remember the Simba cartoon from years ago?
- Saturday, July 16, 2011 7:43:00 pm
- Jayne said...
Kimba the white lion!
Hope he settles in at the home and doesn't send off too many of them ;)
- Saturday, July 16, 2011 9:50:00 pm
- Lord Sedgwick said...
Dammit why didn't you ring and ask me to step into the breach.
I'm white, neutered, almost toilet trained and can chase balls of knitting wool, providing hours of entertainment.
- Sunday, July 17, 2011 6:22:00 pm
- jay at the Depp Effect said...
He's handsome, isn't he?
We had a white cat once, and called her 'Pooka', which is apparently an old name for a fairy spirit which always appears in the form of a white animal.
The rabbit in 'Harvey' was a pooka. :)
- Monday, July 18, 2011 8:31:00 am
- JahTeh said...
EC, Moby was one of the names but it didn't quite fit him. It will be interesting to see how the residents take to him.
River, how I hated that cartoon show. It was all about dying in Africa, dreadful.
Jayne, there are a couple with Alzheimer's so I'm curious to see if they can relate to a cat.
Once you're in Sedgers, they'll never let you go and besides I've seen how much you eat, they couldn't afford you.
- Monday, July 18, 2011 12:29:00 pm
- JahTeh said...
Now that was a blast from the past, JDE.
Do you remember a storybook called Pookie the flying rabbit? He was white with little blue rompers. I always loved Jimmie Stewart in Harvey. Gorgeous film.
- Monday, July 18, 2011 12:32:00 pm
- R.H. said...
Hi, eight oclock and I'm looking great.
Rolling butts here, about to go down for a packet of Port Royal. I've smoked most of my life. I'll have a fag in my gob right at the end. Latte feminist wowsers are always out to deny any pleasure the working classes have. Now they say we can't have a fag.
Get Fucked. Give up telling your "inferiors" how to live.
Get fucked, you worthless no-talent swarm of shitheads!!!
Nice cat.
- Monday, July 18, 2011 8:13:00 pm
- JahTeh said...
Oh dear, Robbert, been chucked off another intellectual blog again?
- Wednesday, July 20, 2011 4:54:00 pm
- Lad Litter said...
Magnificent looking animal, Jahteh. I always found our cats would ignore their names but come running if you called "Puss, Puss, Puss..."
- Wednesday, July 20, 2011 9:53:00 pm
- R.H. said...
Well pardon me, I comment on only one blog aside from yours: Miss River.
She is NOT an intellectual, and indeed, would be grossly offended by the accusation.
I hope she sues you for it!*
*She sure could use the dough.
- Thursday, July 21, 2011 12:35:00 am
- Middle Child said...
We had a white cat the girls called "Little Miss Piggy" for obvious reasons - Angel was not the best choice!
- Sunday, July 24, 2011 9:05:00 am
- JahTeh said...
Lad, there is a scientific reason for that. Apparently p and s are pitched high enough for them to hear for miles.
Therese, saw the 'for sale' photos of the house, just lovely but as you say, it's time to have company besides the birds and snakes.
- Tuesday, July 26, 2011 5:51:00 pm
- Helen said...
Nah Robbert, we're not out to deny pleasure to the working classes - just to you!
*evil laughter*
- Tuesday, July 26, 2011 8:40:00 pm


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Vertex Form to Standard Form
Lesson 7 of 18
Objective: SWBAT use an area model to square binomials. Students will be able to rewrite quadratic functions from vertex form into standard form.
Big Idea: Students apply the multiplication models they have recently learned to the task of rewriting quadratic functions from vertex form into standard form.
I begin class with a warm up activity where students are first asked to identify parameters "a," "b," and "c" for a quadratic and then multiply some simple binomials. This multiplying binomials piece is a review of what students have been working on and I have a few students come to the board to show their area models. Students work up to Question #8 as part of the warm up for class. These warm up questions give students a chance to revisit and solidify what they learned in the last lesson and give me the opportunity to check for understanding. From a quick look at the warm up, I can identify students who need targeted instruction in multiplying binomials, or who might need more scaffolding when it comes to factoring later in the unit.
Next, I tell students that today's task will focus on applying these new multiplication skills to change quadratic functions that are in vertex form into standard form. I also like to emphasize with students that it is important for them to be able to work fluidly between quadratics in different forms. Today we will be working from the vertex to the standard form, and later in the unit, we will go in the opposite direction.
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I like to group students in homogeneous groups of three to four students for this activity. I hand out the Vertex to Standard Form ask and we read through the assignment together. A good place to start is on Question #10 where students see a quadratic in vertex form (where k = 0). I might do Questions 10 and 11 as a whole group and then let students start on Question #12 in their small groups.
Students first have to think about how "k" affects the number of x-intercepts a quadratic will have. I like how this portion of the task connects the vertex form further with x-intercepts which is where we are headed as a class. Next, students graph quadratics in vertex form. I emphasize that students should graph at least three points on both sides of the vertex. Of course, students will start to remember about the symmetry of quadratics and graph accordingly. Finally, I ask students to put each of those vertex form equations (the ones they just graphed) into standard form.
Things I look for while students work:
- Students who struggle to recognize the effects of k may need help sketching some basic graphs to see how many x-intercepts result with a change in k.
- Some students in my class with inevitably have difficulty graphing the quadratics in vertex form. They may need prompting to remember how to identify the vertex and then a hint about using that as the starting point to the graph and looking at points on either side. I encourage them to make a table in order to graph their points.
- Sometimes students need reassurance they can use the area model even if the constant term is negative. I try to help them construct a diagram that shows this.
- Students may struggle with the order of operations in Question 20. They may need reminding to square the binomial first and then use the Distributive Property to multiply each term in the resulting trinomial. Finally, they will add the constants at the end.
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Discussion & Closing
I try to leave ample time to discuss this activity. I have students who finish early share some of their graphs and standard form equations on the board.
I always find that graphing quadratics is a good way to incorporate the SMP7: Look for and make use of structure. In my discussion of both Questions 12 through 17 and 18 through 23 we can talk about why the graphs come out the way they do. Students should be able to see the effect of parameter k on the x-intercepts and of the x squared on the shape of the parabola. I believe actually having students plot points helps in this understanding.
Next, we discuss how to turn these vertex form equations into standard form. Some students may struggle with following the general rules of the order of operations. I try to elicit from students what order we need to do things in and how to think about a negative sign out in front of the parenthesis. Students may need reminders about the distributive property, but most of the guidance and corrections can come from other students in the class, rather than me.
Have students complete an Exit Ticket related to Reflection. Ask them to complete the follow prompt on an index card:
Summarize what you have learned in writing: How would you summarize the steps for going from Vertex Form to Standard Form?
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As the first safeguard of our computer data, a Windows password security is worthy of a user's attention. But in reality, few users are aware of the significance of a Windows password. Many users set a Windows password that can be easily hacked, like "123456" or "password", for convenience. Some users even forgot Windows password frequently without a password reset disk at hand.
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When creating a password, you should avoid the one like"123456″, "password", "abc123", etc, which are so common and weak to be easily recognized that it is easy to reset . According to an analysis survey, the most popular passwords among nearly 400,000 exposed by the Gawker hack were "123456", with more than 3,000 people had it as a password. If you owned a password like that, stop using them now. Meanwhile, it is better not use only letters or numbers which means great significance to you, like your birthday or names.
There are 2 key factors for a strong one: length and complexity. An ideal one is regarded to be at least 8 characters long and composed of letters, punctuation, symbols, and numbers; avoid personal information, repetition, sequences, and dictionary words. But don't make it too complicated for your memory.
Mistake 2: Always Use Same
According to PC World, 75 percents of people had the same password for their email accounts and social networking sites. Have you also employ the password with other accounts for avoiding to lost ? Today we live in a password-drive world which make us have to remember credit card , bank accounts, etc. Of course, it is an effective way to use the same for getting out of the trouble with many different passwords. But the problem is that if it's compromised and someone finds it, the rest of your identity is at risk. So it is better not to use the same for all your accounts, at least for your Windows accounts and other important accounts.
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So another week has passed and things keep rolling forward. (Mostly at least).
We have seen a lot of #Ingress activity over on Google+ where you still can submit your "ingress art" to Mr Brandon Badger . If its good enough you will be rewarded with an invite.
The game is still in "Closed Beta" status
What is Ingress ? A lot of my friends are asking.
Augmented Reality based tower defense is one way of putting it.
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We've seen a lot of Nexus 4 reviews and the only concern seems to be the glass back of the device.
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Dublin: Ireland's Prime Minister Enda Kenny unveiled surprise choices in his new cabinet as he took the reins of power after a general election sparked by the country`s economic collapse.
Kenny, a 59-year-old former teacher, was elected on Wednesday by 117 votes to 27 by lawmakers in the Dail, or lower house of Parliament. He heads a coalition government of his centre-right Fine Gael party and centre-left Labour.
Topping the new government`s agenda is a tricky renegotiation of an EUR 85 billion (USD 115 billion) IMF-EU bailout package that Ireland was forced to accept last year after an economy once dubbed the "Celtic Tiger" fell apart.
In his maiden speech, Kenny told lawmakers he was "very mindful of the task" ahead of him in rebuilding the shattered economy.
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A veteran of 30 years in Parliament, Fine Gael`s Michael Noonan, has been given the hot seat of finance minister with responsibility for budgets and taxes.
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Joan Burton, the Fine Gael deputy leader and finance spokeswoman, was widely expected to land the vital role, but has instead been given the job of social protection minister.
The Foreign Ministry will be headed by Eamon Gilmore, the Labour leader, who also becomes deputy prime minister.
One of the first actions of the new government was to reduce the pay of the Taoiseach, or prime minister, and his new cabinet by 6.6 percent.
A statement said that at its first meeting the government had decided to cut Kenny`s pay to EUR 200,000 (USD 278,100) a year and to reduce the salary of ministers to EUR 169,275 a year.
The government will have only a brief honeymoon as both parties made renegotiation of the bailout terms a key priority and they have little time to lose as they face their fellow eurozone leaders at a summit on Friday.
The government said Kenny would meet European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso on Thursday, ahead of the summit.
With 76 seats for Fine Gael and 37 for Labour, the new coalition will have a huge majority in the 166-seat Dail.
The election redrew Ireland`s political map as voters punished Fianna Fail, the party of outgoing premier Brian Cowen, which had dominated Irish politics for 80 years but was blamed for the disastrous economic situation.
Fianna Fail won just 20 seats, down from the 78 it took in 2007.
Its demise came after Fianna Fail agreed a bailout with the European Union and the International Monetary Fund last November, which many Irish see as a humiliation.
The new coalition will face a more radical hard-left opposition after Sinn Fein almost tripled its seats to 14, while its president Gerry Adams enters the republic`s Parliament for the first time.
Among 19 independents and other lawmakers elected is a united left alliance group.
In order to "enhance international credibility", the coalition will also stick to austerity targets for 2011-2012 set out in a four-year plan drawn up by the last government.
Ireland`s budget deficit reached an alarming 32 percent of GDP after a state bailout of the country`s banks, which had lent recklessly and fuelled an unsustainable property boom.
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My name is Freddy Phillips, and I am a resident of North Chicago. I'm writing to voice my concern about pollution from the coal plant on the lakefront.
This plant is very old and its future is uncertain because Midwest Generation, the company operating the plant, entered bankruptcy at the end of 2012.
The plant is the highest polluter in Lake County, a county that suffers from high rates of asthma: 14 percent of children in Lake County show signs of asthma, and 25 percent to 34 percent of children in Waukegan and North Chicago show signs of it, according to the Lake County Health Department.
The national average is 9 percent.
Growing up, I had a brother and a sister with asthma. Now, as a leader of a nonprofit organization for young people, I have two young members who suffer from asthma.
I think a future without a coal plant on our lakefront is in our communities' best interests. However, a transition plan is needed to ensure a just transition for the site and the workers. We need your leadership in coming up with that plan to help us move forward.
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