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May 2014
End of the year checklist:
Encourage students to read 20 Minutes, 24/7
The Department of Education is launching 20 Minutes, 24/7 as this summer's Read!SD reading challenge. Read!SD is aimed at curbing summer reading loss and promoting student achievement. The challenge encourages students to read engaging material for at least 20 minutes a day.
At www.ReadSD.com students can sign and print a pledge to read 20 minutes every day this summer. By linking to South Dakota's Find-a-Book website, they can also create book lists on topics that interest them, at their reading level.
ReadSD.com has information and resources for librarians, teachers and parents as well.
Certificate renewal applications due July 1
Educators whose certificates expire July 1 of this year need to submit their renewal applications as soon as possible. Processing time is around 10 weeks. By waiting too long, educators risk not having their certificate updated before the start of the school year.
The Teacher 411 system at teacher411.sd.gov lists information from educators' certification records, including the expiration date and core content teaching assignments that teachers are qualified to accept. Go to: http://www.doe.sd.gov/oatq/teachercert.aspx for more information or to apply online. Questions can be directed to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Save the Date: Indian Education Summit Sept. 28-30 in Pierre
Educators wanted to help set Smarter Balanced achievement level descriptors
Once the Smarter Balanced Field Test concludes, achievement levels must be set for next year's fully operational assessment. This process will include an online panel, scheduled for Oct. 6-17, that will allow up to 250,000 K-12 educators, higher education faculty, parents and other interested parties to participate virtually in recommending achievement levels. This is a critical opportunity to collect input from a diverse group of participants and establish consistent measures of progress.
By participating in the online session, panelists will recommend an achievement level score that demonstrates how much students should know or be able to do in order to reach Achievement Level 3 (proficient) at the grade-level standards and to be on track for eventual college and career readiness. It is important to have as many participants as possible, from as many backgrounds as possible, provide these recommendations.
The process of setting achievement levels will establish performance standards that are rigorous, fair and accurate. The recommendations will be based on achievement level descriptors written and approved by Smarter Balanced governing states last year, the claims and targets defined for each content area and grade level, as well as educators' expertise in their content area and experience with students. Acceptance of recommended scores is subject to existing approval processes within the individual consortium states.
The online panel to recommend achievement levels will occur during a two-day window within the October 6–17 time period. It will take panelists up to three hours to complete the orientation process, review test questions, and recommend a score for Achievement Level 3.
Interested participants can register at: http://smarterbalanced.measinc.com/EventCode/100614.
On the registration site, you will be asked to choose the grade and content area (English language arts/literacy or mathematics) in which you want to participate. You will be asked to provide an email address, role and demographic information. You will then be asked to verify your email and select a two-day window for participation.
Registrations must be submitted online by September 19.
It is very important to keep your registration confirmation email. The Department of Education
will not
be able to retrieve it for you.
Contact Jan Martin, Department of Education, at (605) 773-3246 or firstname.lastname@example.com with questions.
Teachers and administrators reflect on this year's teacher effectiveness pilot
At Bridgewater-Emery High School, we talked about the pilot year with teachers from four different content areas: family and consumer sciences, agriculture, math and English language arts. Jean Clarke, Karen Roudabush, Linda Byington and Patti Lager talk about the roles of the Danielson Framework and Teachscape in the new evaluation system:
View at: http://youtu.be/aqQqimgAaL4
Fred Assam Elementary is a pilot school in the Brandon Valley School District. Principal Susan Foster and 2nd grade teacher Missy Livingston discuss student learning objectives and how teacher effectiveness will be rolled out districtwide next year:
View at: http://youtu.be/RsivXXCjZ5w
Board holds first public hearing on new physical education standards
The South Dakota Board of Education held the first of four public hearings on proposed K-12 physical education standards at its March meeting.
A group of 24 individuals, primarily physical education teachers from across South Dakota, participated in the review and revision of the standards. Their recommendations were brought before the board for first consideration. Three additional public hearings will be held at state board meetings May 19 in Aberdeen, July 21 in Pierre and Sept. 15 in Rapid City.
The proposed standards provide the framework for what students in grades K-8 and two levels in high school should know and be able to do in the subject area of physical education. At the elementary level, the focus is on fundamental motor skills. Middle school standards focus on application of fundamental motor skills and finding a balance of activities to keep all students engaged. In high school, the standards focus on fitness, wellness and lifelong activity.
Decisions regarding curriculum and instruction are made by local school districts.
The last review of South Dakota's physical education standards was conducted in 2000. The South Dakota physical education course standards for high school graduation were developed in 2006.
To view the proposed standards, go to: http://doe.sd.gov/ContentStandards/documents/PEproposd.pdf.
To learn how to submit public comment, go to: http://doe.sd.gov/board/packets/documents/0514/0514NOTIC.pdf
Making sense of NAEP results: 4th and 8th grade math
High school students who take higher-level math courses are more likely to succeed at the postsecondary level. See how South Dakota students are performing on the National Assessment of Educational Progress, which is one measure of math proficiency.
• Math Grade 4 (http://doe.sd.gov/pressroom/zebra/news/14/may/documents/MathG4_14.pdf)
• Math Grade 8 (http://doe.sd.gov/pressroom/zebra/news/14/may/documents/MathG8_14.pdf)
Statewide Education Conference scheduled for June 2-3 in Pierre
The Department of Education invites you to attend the Statewide Education Conference June 2-3 in Pierre. Keynote speakers Richard M. Cash and Lori Laughlin will lead two dynamic days of professional development and discussion. The conference offers all South Dakota educators the opportunity to gain new tools for the classroom and school.
Register for one day or both. The registration fee includes breakfast, lunch and a book for each day of attendance. Monday's book is
Advancing Differentiation
by Richard M. Cash, and the book for Tuesday's presentation will be
Beyond the Bake Sale
by Anne Henderson, Karen Mapp, Vivian Johnson and Don Davies.
For more information and to register, go to: http://doe.sd.gov/documents/14Statew2.pdf
The registration deadline is May 24.
CenturyLink Teachers & Technology grant winners announced
CenturyLink has awarded $1,500 grants to five South Dakota educators who are innovating with technology in their classrooms.
Congratulations to these educators!
Donna Dowling, Pierre School District
E-Reader Literature Circle
Elementary students will access a set of e-readers during literature circles.
Marletta Eich, Madison Central School District
One iPad Classroom for STEM
Elementary students will engage with STEM-related content using a variety of iPad apps.
Colleen Jensen, Huron School District
English as a Second Language Program
Students enrolled in the ESL program will use new computers and software to participate in project-based learning and develop their English language skills.
Marica Shannon, Mitchell School District
Furthering Opportunities Graphic Design Project
Visual arts students in photography and graphic design courses will work collaboratively with students enrolled in the alternative school to create posters using digital cameras and editing software.
Judith Wright, Rapid City Area School District
Digital Citizens Who Creatively Collaborate
High school students will participate in book clubs using e-readers.
South Dakota students recognized as US Presidential Scholar Semifinalists
The United States Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by Executive Order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative and performing arts. Each year, up to 141 students are named as U.S. Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students. The Scholars represent excellence in education and the promise of greatness in young people.
Congratulations to South Dakota's semifinalists!
• Nicholas Bien, Brookings High School
• Mary Billion, O'Gorman High School
• Yixuan He, Brookings High School
• Hunter Koch, Yankton High School
• Gabrielle Metzger, Brookings High School
• Nicholas Sieger, St. Thomas More High School
In the span of just 24 hours, Justin Speck got a lot of great news this spring. He became the Section 5 (SD, ND, MN, MO, KS, NE) recipient of the first-ever Heart of the Arts Award from the National Federation of High School Associations, and the Rapid City Public School Foundation named him Educator of the Year. Speck is the Artistic Director of Theatre at Central High School in Rapid City.
When Speck started teaching at Central (his alma mater) 10 years ago, he took over from his own former theatre teacher. The school's theatre curriculum was already strong, and it has grown under his direction. Drama Club membership has increased from a few dozen to more than 200 students.
Central students can participate in drama in a variety of ways: by taking a class, joining Drama Club, auditioning for a main stage show, or any combination thereof. The curriculum consists of six courses, covering theatre orientation, history, acting, stagecraft, advanced theatre production and advanced stagecraft.
In 2006, Speck founded Advocates for Creative Theatre Students (https://www.facebook.com/pages/ACTS-Advocates-for-Creative-Theatre-Students/154859944551270), an achievement that played a big role in his winning the Heart of the Arts Award. ACTS is a booster club that serves the Central theatre department exclusively. The club sponsors two college scholarships annually for students in the Rapid City Area School District. Every three years, the club also helps make possible an international trip. Central students have studied the origins of theatre in Greece and the works of Shakespeare in London. This summer, 40 students and eight adults will learn about opera on a 12-day, nine-city tour of Italy.
Ask Speck why he enjoys teaching theatre and his heart for the arts is obvious: "Oh my goodness, I love teaching theatre. It gives kids an opportunity to develop creative problem-solving skills, to work together toward a common goal with clear deadlines. I like teaching theatre because we're accepting of everyone. They don't need a particular set of skills. There's a sense of family."
That theatre family is indeed open to everyone. Speck has directed state wrestling champs, varsity basketball players, gymnasts, cheerleaders and more. "Every single year, we will get a couple of star athletes who will be talked into auditioning for a show," he says. "Without fail, those star athletes will announce, 'I have one regret about doing this show, and that's the fact I didn't do it sooner.'"
At parent/teacher conferences, Speck says he often hears, "I have no idea how you do it, but I had no idea my son/daughter could sing, act, dance..."
So, how does he do it? Speck says, "If you give a student a chance to try in a safe environment, it's amazing what they can accomplish. They rise to the occasion time and time again."
The school year is quickly coming to a close.
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Board of Education meeting
May 19, Aberdeen
The South Dakota Board of Education is scheduled to meet at Northern State University at 8:00 a.m. (CDT), Centennial Room, the Student Center, 1200 S. Jay St. An agenda will be posted at doe.sd.gov/board at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
CTE 101 Qualification Training
May 30, Rapid City
July 30, Mitchell
CTE 101 training fulfills the requirement for secondary teachers to become SD Career & Technical Education (CTE) qualified teachers for approved CTE programs. It is intended for teachers who fit the following criteria:
1) New to teaching in approved CTE programs
2) In their early years of teaching (either from teacher preparation programs or via alternative certification)
3) Teach career or technical courses that are being added to approved CTE programs
The training will explore CTE initiatives, resources and program requirements. Attendees will receive a certificate of completion and continuing education hours. Bring a laptop computer equipped with Internet Explorer and Microsoft Excel.
To register, go to: https://southdakota.gosignmeup.com. Search by course title.
Statewide Education Conference
June 2-3, Pierre
Mark your calendars for the 2014 Statewide Education Conference to be held this June in Pierre. Keynote speakers Dr. Richard Cash and Lori Laughlin will each lead day-long workshops. Cash is an internationally recognized expert on differentiation and learning. Laughlin's workshop is titled "The Essential Conversation – What Parents and Teachers can Learn from Each Other."
College credit will be available when required hours of attendance are met.
For more information and to register, go to: http://doe.sd.gov/documents/14Statew2.pdf
Science Academies for elementary teachers
June 11-25, various locations statewide
These academies are intended to create a shift in instructional practice to challenge students to higher levels of understanding and performance. Through these trainings, South Dakota will build capacity in science instruction for elementary teachers. Academies will help teachers build a base-level understanding of student performance at the intersection of the three dimensions from the Framework for K-12 Science Education, integrated literacy standards and corresponding strategies.
Participants will be paid a $125 stipend for each day of attendance.
For more information and to register, go to: http://southdakota.gosignmeup.com/. Search for "Science Academies."
Seamless Transition workshop
June 12, Sioux Falls
Dr. Paul Wehman will be the presenter. He is the director of the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center and the new Autism Center for Excellence at Virginia Commonwealth University. He has written extensively on issues related to transition from school to adulthood and special education as it relates to young adulthood. He has published more than 200 articles, 114 book chapters, and authored or edited 43 books.
The purpose of this presentation will be to discuss the key predictors of employment as students move from school to work. The workshop will also provide a brief overview of the different models of employment intervention that can be used as a seamless transition to employment. The predictors will be drawn from research from the NLTS2 database. The models include internships, customized employment, supported employment, college and business partnerships, including a presentation of the Supported Employment Fidelity Scale.
To register, go to: http://southdakota.gosignmeup.com/. Search by course title.
21st Century Community Learning Centers Conference
June 16-17, Pierre
The focus of this conference is supporting the efforts of those working with afterschool and summer programming, but the material presented is also valuable for anyone who works with young people.
Getting youth interested and involved in their communities has global implications, according to keynote speaker Steve Culbertson. Culbertson is the developer of Global Youth Service Day, which is now active in 100 countries. T. Woody Sobey, education director at the Discovery Center of Idaho, will encourage conference participants to celebrate science through hands-on activities.
For more information, go to: https://southdakota.gosignmeup.com or contact Sue Burgard, South Dakota Department of Education, at (605) 773-5238 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Lakota Arts + Identities Workshop
June 17-19, Brookings
This workshop is hosted by the South Dakota Art Museum on the campus of South Dakota State University.
For more information, go to: http://www.doe.sd.gov/pressroom/zebra/news/14/may/documents/LakotaArts.pdf
Understanding Whole Number Concepts K-5
June 17-20, Sioux Falls
July 8-11, Rapid City
July 15-18, Aberdeen
This course is intended for K-5 educators with the purpose of expanding teachers' understanding of K-8 number concepts as outlined in the Common Core State Standards for math. In order to fully understand the implications for teaching number concepts in grades K-8, it is essential that all teachers have a firm grounding in how those concepts develop in grades both before and after the actual grade they teach. Class participants will find content from across all grade levels. Topics covered in this class will include:
• Number relationships and place value
• Base 10 number system
• Whole-number computation using the mathematical properties
• Different meanings of multiplication
• Division
• Integers and operations with integers
Intended Audience: While teachers from K-5 are the target audience, all teachers from grades K-8 can benefit as concepts at higher grade levels build on these concepts. Ideally, this course would best serve instructional leaders in mathematics who can support other teachers in their building or school district.
Two graduate credits will be offered for this course or it can be taken for 30 hours of CEUs (not both). There will be homework required to receive either type of credit.
To register, go to: http://southdakota.gosignmeup.com/. Search by course title.
Middle School CGI
June 23-24, Mitchell
This two-day training is designed to introduce middle school math teachers to the fundamental concepts of Cognitively Guided Instruction. Based on research and implementation of this pedagogy, CGI has proven effective in increasing student understanding and achievement of mathematics. This training is designed to build on a series of courses, based on CGI, that were provided to elementary teachers over the last eight years through SD Counts. Participants will engage in hands-on problem solving using a constructivist approach with a mathematical content emphasis on proportional reasoning. Additionally, this course will focus on applying the CGI theory to middle school content.
To register, go to: http://southdakota.gosignmeup.com/. Search by course title.
Rational Number Concepts for Grades 3-8
June 24-27, Aberdeen
June 24-27, Sioux Falls
July 29-Aug. 1, Rapid City
This course is intended for educators from grades 3-8 with the purpose of expanding teachers' own understanding of rational numbers concepts as outlined in the Common Core State Standards for math. In order to fully understand the implications for teaching rational number concepts in grades 3-8, it is essential that all teachers have a firm grounding in how those concepts develop in grades both before and after the grade they teach. Class participants will find content from across all grade levels. Topics covered in this class will include:
• Developing an understanding of fractions as numbers
• Equivalence and ordering
• Computation with rational numbers including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Building and extending on previous understanding of whole number operation, decimals and percentages
Intended Audience: Teachers of math in grades 3-8 including special education, Title math, and math coaches.
Participants can receive two graduate credits or 30 CEUs for this course (not both). There will be homework assigned with this course in order to receive graduate credit or 30 CEUs.
To register, go to: http://southdakota.gosignmeup.com/. Search by course title.
Math Instruction for Secondary CCSS (6-12)
June 26-27, Rapid City
July 24-25, Sioux Falls
This practical class is geared toward deepening secondary math teachers' professional knowledge base while enhancing their ability to design and deliver math instruction that aligns with the Common Core State Standards for math and the Standards for Mathematical Practices. Topics to be covered include:
• Strategies for increasing real-world application of math
• Strategies for increasing student problem solving through mathematical reasoning, proof and models
• Strategies for creating/strengthening a community of learners while engaging in mathematical discourse
• Formative assessment strategies to help secondary teachers determine students' grasp of core math concepts in order to modify instruction and improve student achievement
Intended Audience: math teachers from grades 6-12 including special education teachers.
One graduate credit or 15 CEUs (not both) will be offered for this course. Some homework will be expected to receive the credit or CEUs.
To register, go to: http://southdakota.gosignmeup.com/. Search by course title.
Orientation to SLOs for Teachers
June 30-Aug. 1, various locations statewide
July 24-25, Sioux Falls
For each training location (eg., Mobridge, Watertown), participants will be divided according to grade level and content area. For example, all 4th grade teachers will meet in one location, while all 6-12 social studies teachers will meet in another. This has been done to encourage optimal collaboration and learning. Teachers will learn the basics of setting appropriate SLOs and how to identify appropriate measures to assess progress. There will also be time to practice writing quality SLOs with peers.
Registration is now available via the department's online registration system (https://southdakota.gosignmeup.com/public/calendar/calendarindex). Search for "SLO." (NOTE: Site is best viewed in a browser other than Internet Explorer.)
• Once a preferred date/location has been identified, teachers should be sure to register for the specific session that best describes their position (eg., 4th grade, Elementary MS/HS Music, MS/HS Science, etc.) To access a list of specific sessions, go to: http://doe.sd.gov/secretary/documents/SLOSummer2.pdf.
• Teachers who attend the state-sponsored trainings will receive a $125/day stipend.
• CEUs will be available.
Top 20 Training
July 21-22, Rapid City
July 23-24, Sioux Falls
Rest assured that when you attend a Top 20 Training seminar, you won't find yourself staring at the ceiling or watching the clock. The presentation team is a high-energy group dedicated to helping schools reach their full potential.
Top 10 seminar benefits:
1) Eliminating negative mental habits (apathy, boredom, procrastination)
2) Learning to live above the line
3) Learning from mistakes
4) Developing star qualities
5) Discovering hidden relevancy
6) Breaking out of the comfort zone
7) Resolving conflicts effectively
8) Mastering the art of bettering yourself
9) Identifying and overcoming self-destructive beliefs
10) Taking responsibility for and discovering your true self
To learn more about Top 20 Training, go to: http://www.top20training.com/about-top-20/who-is-it-for/.
To register, go to: http://southdakota.gosignmeup.com/. Search by course title.
CTE Standards Implementation
July 27, Mitchell
This CTE Standards Implementation training is designed for those who are new to teaching approved Career & Technical Education courses or those who are looking to revamp current courses.
Throughout training, participants will learn about the latest South Dakota labor market projections in their content area, evaluate current course offerings and align courses to appropriate CTE standards. By the end of training, participants will complete at least one course's curriculum plan and receive guidance on doing the same for other courses.
This training would also be useful for school administrators who want to learn more about the knowledge and skills students should master within the approved CTE program(s) at their school/district. Administrators and teachers could work together on program and curriculum planning throughout the day.
The training is scheduled from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. local time. Please bring a laptop and any course materials you would like to reference (online content subscriptions, course syllabi, unit outlines, current curriculum map, lab/project outlines, texts or manuals, etc.).
Participants will receive continuing education hours. Career Cluster Specialists from the Department of Education will be on hand to guide participants through the standards implementation process and to answer questions.
To register, go to: http://southdakota.gosignmeup.com/. Search by course title.
SDACTE Summer Conference
July 28-29, Mitchell
The South Dakota Association for Career and Technical Education Summer Conference will be held at Mitchell Technical Institute and will include numerous professional development opportunities, including keynote speakers, tours, in-depth sessions and breakouts.
Registration is by mail only. For more information, go to: http://www.lakeareatech.edu/sdacte/. Look under the "Conference" heading.
Using Data to Inform Instruction
Aug. 4, Rapid City
Aug. 5, Pierre
Aug. 6, Sioux Falls
Data is a powerful tool for improving student outcomes. These courses will take the mystery out of how to use it. Teachers will learn the skills they need to analyze and use data to answer important questions and drive positive change in the classroom. Prior to face-to-face instruction, participants will need to complete some online pre-work.
Participants will learn about the following topics:
• Creating a data plan
• Understanding types of data
• Understanding the process for collecting data
• Interpreting data
• Creating action plans
• Implementation strategies
• Monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of plans
• Examining and sustaining progress
Courses are free. Mileage and lunch will be reimbursed by the Department of Education. One graduate credit is available through the University of South Dakota at a reduced cost of $40. Those seeking graduate credit will complete an independent project.
To register, go to: https://southdakota.gosignmeup.com. Search by course title.


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Håvard Rem (NO), born in 1959, has published ten poetry books – from his debut Wake Up the Mighty Men (1977) untill his epic poetry book 30 40 50 (2012). His Selected Poems is published as a book in Norwegian, Russian, Arabic and Italian. Bands and artists like a-ha, Keizers Orchestra, Vamp, Morten Harket Åge Aleksandersen and Kari Bremnes have performed his poems, lyrics and translations of lyrics. His translations of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet have been staged on the main theatres in Norway. Rem has written travelogues fra Asia, Africa og The Middle East, og has written biographies or monographs on Erik Mykland, Aril Edvardsen, Tor Erling Staff and Bjarte Baasland. Rem has written different music related books with a focous on poems and lyrics: Den femfotete kamel. Artikler om poesi (1991), Bob Dylan (1999), Innfødte skrik. Norwegian black metal (2010), Hank (2012) and Leonard Cohen. Liv og karriere (2015)
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Steven S. Deese, the entrepreneur who unsuccessfully tried to rescue Pompano Beach-based World of Miniature Horses, disclosed Monday that he sold his controlling interest for $180,000.
According to a document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, West Palm Beach-based Delaware Holding Corp. on Jan. 31 acquired Deese`s 52 percent interest in Mini International, which previously operated the World of Miniature Horses. James A. Carpinello of Atlantis is board chairman of Delaware Holding.
In return for all of Deese`s 2.295 million shares, Delaware Holding assumed responsibility for repaying a $180,000 loan made by Universal National Bank of Miami to Deese.
``From that point, the stock has skyrocketed, and nobody knows why,`` said Howard Roth, president of Werbel-Roth Securities Inc. of Lauderhill.
In heavy trading, Mini International stock jumped from 3 cents a share to a $1.25 and closed at $1 Friday. Quotations were not available Monday.
``Basically, it was trading like a bankrupt company`` prior to the Delaware Holdings transaction, Roth said. ``People were trading (Mini shares) to establish a tax loss in December.``
Investors now probably are betting on the value under new management of the company`s 15-year lease on the land where the park operated, Roth said. The land is at 1000 NW 31st Ave. in Pompano Beach near Florida`s Turnpike, and stables are now on the site.
Carpinello could not be reached for comment at his office late Monday, and his home phone number is unlisted. Deese, who also has an unlisted number, did not return calls although messages were left with a man who identified himself as Deese`s chauffeur and with Michael Price, former secretary-treasurer of Mini International.


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The New Orleans Pelicans finished their injury-riddled season with a 30-52 record, missing the playoffs for the fourth time in five years.
Just how hurt were they? The Pelicans lost a combined 351 games to injuries, the second-most of any team in the past decade, while fielding 42 different starting lineups, according to ESPN's Justin Verrier.
Someone has to take the blame when a team regresses, but it's difficult to point any fingers here. Head coach Alvin Gentry, who took over the wheel from Monty Williams this season, never had a chance to truly implement his system, and withholding judgement is only fair for now.
New Orleans will, as Gentry so eloquently put it, flush this year down the toilet and move on. A swift return to the playoff picture isn't unrealistic, but a firm plan must be set in motion to properly navigate the impending cap boom.
Try to Dump Omer Asik
Perhaps in an attempt to establish consistency, the Pelicans rewarded Omer Asik with a five-year, $60 million deal last summer. He has always been an offensive liability, even more so in an uptempo system, and the swift evolution of NBA small ball has ensured that rim protection doesn't make up for that. SB Nation's Tom Ziller explained:
But as a big man switching out on the perimeter in today's NBA, you have to be able to credibly slow or divert the attacker into more helpful places. Asik isn't quick or long enough to make life difficult for even players far lesser than LeBron. His size, which worked in his favor as he entered the league, is now an albatross.Asik's minutes per game decreased from 26.1 to 17.3 this year, and it's hard to justify an eight-figure salary for a big putting up four points and 6.1 rebounds. If New Orleans wants to win now, freeing up his $9.9 million salary slot for an efficient contributor would be beneficiary.
With an influx of cap room around the league, teams who fail to compete for free-agent signatures will be able to use that space to absorb contracts for trade exceptions, as long as there are appetizers attached. The Pelicans have a lottery draft pick which should land in the six-to-nine range, but they'd have to receive a great rotation cog to even consider parting ways with such a high selection.
Let Eric Gordon Go
No one could blame New Orleans when it matched the four-year, $58 million offer sheet that Eric Gordon signed with the Phoenix Suns in 2012. He was the main return in the Chris Paul trade, and the Pelicans simply had to protect their investment.
But it's time to part ways now.
Gordon has declined since signing that deal, and he hasn't managed to log more than 64 games over a regular season. Max Gaegauf of Sportsquotient.com summarized the dwindling role of the shooting guard:
His usage percentage has also been the lowest out of the four in each season they have been together. Pair this with the fact that his three worst scoring seasons have been the past three years (in terms of points per game), and it seems as if Gordon simply does not fit within the system.Losing Gordon really shouldn't hurt the Pelicans much. He is a good spot-up shooter and can create his own looks, but those skills aren't irreplaceable. Anthony Davis can handle an increased scoring load, as long as the new starting 2-guard can spread the floor and play defense.
Courtney Lee and Allen Crabbe would both help and should be cheap. If the Pelicans want to spend some more, Evan Fournier and Arron Afflalo are worth a look. Evan Turner has been solid for the Boston Celtics, and he adds a dose of positional versatility despite the lack of a three-point shot. Someone like Troy Daniels could be brought in as bench depth.
Then there's the draft. If Oklahoma's Buddy Hield falls to the Pelicans, he could be a long-term replacement for Gordon—the 22-year-old guard put up 25 points per game and shot 45.7 percent from three-point range last season.
Make a Decision on Ryan Anderson
While waving goodbye to Gordon is easy, Ryan Anderson's future is significantly harder. He fits nicely as a stretch-4 next to Davis, and the Pelicans offense was 5.2 points per 100 possessions better with him on the court, according to NBA.com.
Anderson's $8.5 million contract this season was terrific value, but he's in for a hefty raise. If the figure rises above $12 million per year, exploring alternatives at power forward would be wise, and there are numerous candidates.
New Orleans can attempt to free up as much cap space as possible to pursue a pseudo-star like Al Horford, who would likely be a seamless fit next to Davis. They'd form an elite defensive frontcourt, capable of switching the pick-and-roll at will. Floor spacing wouldn't be a problem with both players expanding their range, and the passing prowess would help ball movement.
If Horford is out of reach, there are cheaper stretch-4s available. Jared Dudley is an elite shooter, smart defender and well-liked veteran. Mirza Teletovic has made strides since adjusting to the NBA, and he finished the year with a bang, averaging 22.3 points per game in April. Then there's Matt Barnes, who can play both forward positions, plus adds a dose of hustle and craziness wherever he plays.
Dante Cunningham and Quincy Pondexter can also log minutes at power forward when Gentry wants to go small.
Anderson is an excellent player, but he's not irreplaceable. If he becomes too expensive, the Pelicans can let him go, land a serviceable replacement and spend the leftover cash on other additions.
Focus on Adding Depth, Not Stars
The Pelicans have swung for the fences over the last couple of seasons, making some dubious decisions in the process. Stepping back and taking a more calculated approach this summer should be the way to go, argued RealGM's Keith P. Smith:
New Orleans needs to take a careful, measured approach to this offseason. The first step is to hope for better health, but to plan as if that won't happen. Getting serviceable backups in behind Davis, Evans and Holiday will make it that much easier to compete if any of them should go down.Smith hit the nail on the head—New Orleans has reached by overpaying mid-tier free agents. It did so with Gordon, Asik, Jrue Holiday and, to some extent, Tyreke Evans.
Being heavily invested in a couple of guys is a dangerous game, a recipe for disaster whenever one or two go down. Spreading the money more evenly to field a balanced roster around Davis is essential.
Just look at the Boston Celtics, who have gone down this exact route.
Despite not having a superstar, Boston is an elite team, with a deep rotation and many capable contributors. It can bulk up and crash the glass, or downsize with five shooters and bombard opponents with a barrage of threes. That ability to transform identities on the fly adds an element of unpredictability.
It's not unrealistic to emulate what the Celtics have done—New Orleans can strip its core and pursue the aforementioned players to follow those footsteps. Even Evans, who is on an expiring $10 million deal, could easily be moved.
The Pelicans already have a transcendent superstar. It's time to give him the right supporting cast.
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Crossroads GPS, a conservative nonprofit group founded by Karl Rove, announced a $9.7 million ad buy attacking President Barack Obama over student loans, jobs and the economy.
The ad, entitled "Basketball," features a woman whose grown children are still living at home, saddled with student loans and looking for a job.
"I always loved watching the kids play basketball. I still do, even though things have changed. It's funny. They can't find jobs to get their careers started, and I can't afford to retire, and now we're all living together again," says the narrator. "I supported President Obama because he spoke so beautifully. He promised change, but things changed for the worse."
The ad will run in Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The $9.7 million buy is part of a $25 million ad campaign announced recently by the group.
The ad appears to be targeting independent women in swing states, a key bloc that the Obama campaign is also courting. The spot makes a nod to the president's eloquence, but then hits him on his record -- a note that Mitt Romney recently hit when he said, "Even if you like Barack Obama, we can't afford Barack Obama."


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Avoiding Plantar Fasciitis
How to Avoid Plantar Fasciitis
Heel Discomfort is the main sign. This can be anywhere on the bottom of your heel. Nevertheless, frequently, one area is discovered as the major resource of pain. as well as this is often around 4 centimeters onward from your heel, and also will certainly be tender to touch.
Your foot has lots of tendons, fibrous cells, bones, as well as muscles. Plantar fasciitis takes place when the coarse tissue which links your toes to your heel bone comes to be aggravated and inflamed. Pain may take place after sitting or relaxing for a prolonged time and also can come on quite unexpectedly.
Plantar Fasciitis Pain
Plantar Fasciitis Pain is typically sharp (lots of people define it as a stabbing pain) and subsides a bit after you walk around. Pain might reoccur if you depend on your feet for a long time, or if you once again sit for extended periods of time and then get up to stroll.
If you don't treat plantar fasciitis, it usually becomes a chronic problem. You may not be able to keep up your degree of activity, as well as you could establish signs and symptoms of foot, knee, hip as well as back issues since plantar fasciitis could alter the method you stroll.
Because there are a number of possible causes, it is necessary to have heel discomfort appropriately detected. A foot as well as ankle surgeon is able to distinguish between all the opportunities and also identify the underlying resource of your heel pain.
What Causes Plantar Fasciitis
Although plantar fasciitis may result from a range of aspects, such as repeat hillside exercise and/or tight calf bones, many sporting activities experts declare the most usual reason for plantar fasciitis is dropped arcs. The theory is that too much reducing of the arc in flat-footed joggers raises stress in
the plantar fascia and also overloads the attachment of the plantar fascia on the heel bone (i.e., the calcaneus).
In time, the repeated pulling of the plantar fascia related to excessive arch lowering is believed to lead to persistent pain and swelling at the plantar fascia's accessory to the heel.
In fact, the increased tension on the heel was believed to be so wonderful that it was believed to eventually cause the development of a heel spur. Fortunately is that plantar fasciitis is relatively easy to fix and extremely effectively dealt with.
Regarding 90 percent of individuals with plantar fasciitis improve dramatically within two months of initial treatment.
Other treatments include physical rehabilitation, acupuncture or a shot of cortisone in the affected part of the foot to relax the swelling.
When seeking the best plantar fasciitis insoles, you want to make certain that they fit a few certain requirements. While not imperative, there are some suggestions that you can make use of to decrease the "buyer's remorse" of simply choosing any arbitrary orthotic on the market and learning later on that they finished up wearing as a therapy alternative.
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NEW YORK --Veteran reporter Byron Pitts is joining ABC News as chief national correspondent and a fill-in anchor for various broadcasts.
ABC News President Ben Sherwood made the announcement Monday in a memo to staff. Sherwood said Pitts "has a unique talent for stories about people and communities facing the longest odds."
Pitts was a CBS correspondent for 15 years, covering politics and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. In a 2009 memoir, Pitts revealed how he overcame a stutter and said he was essentially illiterate until about age 12. He grew up in Baltimore.
ABC News has recently seen the departures of Jake Tapper and Chris Cuomo to CNN.
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Sony today announced a three-year, $20 million dollar investment plan to support development of PlayStation Network exclusive titles spanning its first-party portfolio as well as Pub Fund, a programed aimed at independent developers.
"PlayStation Network is poised to deliver an enviable line-up of exclusive and imaginative games this year, with highly anticipated first-party titles like thatgamecompany's Journey and PixelJunk Sidescroller," said Brandon Stander, director of PlayStation Network marketing at SCEA.
"We're doubling down on PlayStation Network software, and under this additional investment over the next three years, we anticipate a steady flow of high-quality titles that can't be found anywhere else."
Four announced games that are part of this investment so far include: Eufloria, Okabu, PayDay: The Heist, and Papo & Yo.
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Macy's Is Laying Off 4,350 Workers Because It Didn't Get What It Wanted for Christmas
Donald Trump is celebrating. Macy's, which dumped the Donald's eponymous clothing line after his controversial remarks about undocumented workers last year, announced Wednesday that its 2015 Christmas gift was a giant lump of coal.
Despite ongoing turnaround efforts by the department store chain, Macy's reported that sales at Macy's and Bloomingdale's stores fell by almost 5 percent in November and December. The company also announced plans to cut about 4,350 employees, ranging from sales associates to senior corporate management. And on cue:
.@Macys was one of the worst performing stocks on the S&P last year, plunging 46%. Very disloyal company. Another win for Trump! Boycott.— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 7, 2016
Company officials blamed everything from unseasonably warm holiday weather to a decline in spending by international tourists for the less-than-cheery Christmas sales. There's likely something to all of these explanations. It was a record-breaking 72 degrees on Christmas Eve in New York City, hardly the kind of conditions that inspires people to buy mittens and puffer coats. And the hotel trade is suffering too. National hotel occupancy rates fell by 4 percent between Dec. 20 and Dec. 26 over the same period last year, according to STR, a hospitality industry-tracking firm, while actual revenues dropped by 10 percent in New York City.
But Macy's almost certainly has larger problems—and, no, ditching Trump's dress shirts isn't among them. Historically, the department store appealed to the middle-class shopper. But that's a shrinking segment of the population. As a result, Macy's finds itself, at least in the view of many retail analysts, betwixt and between, neither here nor there. It's not a budget department store like J.C. Penney, where sales increased by 3.9 percent during the same period as Macy's end-of-year decline. Nor is Macy's a luxury department store, nor is it a fast-fashion superstar like Zara or H&M.
In the view of some investors, the store should turn to its real estate assets for salvation. As the Wall Street Journal points out, Macy's owns valuable property in New York, San Francisco, and Chicago, and activist shareholders have urged the company to monetize it by such methods as selling and then leasing it back.
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Thunderbird hangs when download particular email (Uber)
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Hi all, thanks for support.
I noticed this inconvenience from years, have never been fixed, but it is so rare that I didn't want to post here. Now I'm using Uber often, and the problem start annoying me.
When Uber mails come (btw not only from Uber) with the results of my taxi ride, Thunderbird hangs, use 100% of CPU costantly and the only way to use it back is to kill the process, access my email via web (webmail) and delete that email, then restart Thunderbird.
I notice it downloaded that email many times, maybe each time it self-check the mailboxes (in my case every 10 minutes), so I have several messages of the same email.
Something wrong maybe with mailboxserver, I use POP3, but certainly it's a bug of Thunderbird.
I've that email on the deleted folder of webmail, so if any developer is interested (I hope so!) I can forward it him.
Thank you
There are seldom (if ever) any Thunderbird developers present on these forums. This forum is not run by or formally associated with Mozilla. We're an independent user-helping-user community.
Do you have any extensions installed in that installation of Thunderbird?
thanks for reply, yes I do have
now I just realized I had version 45.8.. I updated to the latest one, I updated now also flash, let's see.
I checked with new version nothing change, even if I start it in safe mode (no extensions are loaded!)
The following are screenshot of the problem, it hangs on downloading the first "bugged" email, and it copy it different times, every some minutes.
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In this moment the main window is "frozen" or really with low reactivity (it may update every 20-30 seconds), and if you draw over another windows this is the result:
It needs to be killed from task manager
If I manually delete the "bugged" email by webmail, thunderbird will open again fully working, and this is the result. The bugged email can now be seen.
I worked with a testcase sent by the reporter. There is nothing wrong with the reporter's folders nor his system. It's just a base64 encoded email that takes a long time to decode.
thanks for help, I don't know what this mean but I still have the problem.
When removed from inbox by webmail, I can open the downloaded "bad" emails without any latency, no problem on decode.
This is just a problem when downloading the email!
It probably happens only with POP3 connection. Probably it happens when some images are attached in the body of the email.
Please test this on POP3, not IMAP.
problem looks solved with version 56b3
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My Favorite Mushroom in the World: Morels
• 03 May 2011
I recently spotted fresh morel mushrooms at a French grocery store and practically squealed with delight at the discovery (merci Carrefour!). Since I've only spotted these delicious funghi in their non-dried form twice in my whole life, I was freaking out as only a mushroom lover does.
Today over at Zupas I am talking about my favorite morel mushroom recipe, morel mushroom hunting, and where to find these delicious champignons online (both fresh and dried). Morels are such an amazing ingredient--you'll love them!
You can read the post here.
Update: does anyone know of a mushroom tour guide here in the Seattle area?
images by Stephanie Brubaker for Stephmodo
9 comments:
- moraht said...
But you live in the Pacific Northwest! They're everywhere out here!! Check out your local farmers' market in a few weeks or jump out of your car outside of the city-- they're surely right nearby. They're my absolute favorite as well.
- May 3, 2011 at 7:36 AM
- Ana Degenaar said...
I love Morels. I wish they had them here in Brazil.
- May 3, 2011 at 9:28 AM
- Dominique said...
Connaissez vous le poulet de Bresse au vin jaune et aux morilles... c'est une pure merveille!
- May 3, 2011 at 9:34 AM
- stephmodo said...
Ana, I wish you had them too. Buy them dried though...it's still an amazing experience and you can hardly tell the difference. Seriously...you should try a bag!
Moraht: You are correct. I should look into them locally. My local farmer's market doesn't begin until June...I wonder if Pike Place would have them?
- May 3, 2011 at 10:03 AM
- Nikki said...
Morels are our favorite too! I've never had them fresh, but we bring them back in bulk from Switzerland. We serve them in a cream sauce over pork tenderloin or steaks. YUM!
I buy them from this guy at the Ballard Farmer's Market when we run out. I bet he could help you with a tour!
- May 4, 2011 at 1:17 PM
- Lost In Cheeseland said...
I'd have to say that's my favorite mushroom too! Especially since it's my husbands last name =) "Morel". Strangely, the French word (though Morel is French) for the mushrooms is Morilles!
- May 4, 2011 at 1:55 PM
- stephmodo said...
Nikki, thanks for the tip...I'm going to check out his website now.
Lindsey/Lost N Cheeseland: I noticed that...Morilles...such a pretty word!
- May 4, 2011 at 8:31 PM
- Becki said...
A friend I grew up with (in Alpine UT) is the owner of a mushroom farm there. He is a great guy. His farm looks like a lot of fun, too. I plan to visit it next time I am in the NW. His name is Christian Kaelin.
- May 18, 2011 at 11:32 AM
- stephmodo said...
Becky, that's a wonderful tip. I just sent off an inquiry...thank you!!
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Waiting room
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A waiting room or waiting hall is a building, or more commonly a part of a building or a room, where people sit or stand until the event or appointment for which they are waiting begins.
There are two types of waiting room. One is where individuals leave for appointments one at a time, or in small groups, for instance at a doctor's office, a hospital triage area or outside a school headmaster's office. The other is where people leave en masse such as those at railway stations, bus stations, and airports. These two examples also highlight the difference between waiting rooms where one is asked to wait (private waiting rooms) and waiting rooms one can enter at will (public waiting rooms).
Order in private rooms[edit]
People in private waiting rooms are queued up based on various methods in different types of waiting rooms. In hospital emergency department waiting areas, patients are triaged by a nurse, and they are seen by the doctor depending on the severity of their medical condition. In a doctor's or dentist's waiting room, patients are generally seen in the order in which their appointments are for, with the exception of emergency cases, which get seen immediately upon their arrival. In Canada, where there is publicly-provided health care, controversy has arisen when some important people or celebrities have jumped the line (which is supposed to be based on the appointment order or by severity of condition). In some government offices, such as motor vehicle registration offices or social assistance services, there is a "first-come, first-served" approach in which clients take a number when they arrive. The clients are then seen in the order of their number. In the 2010s, some government offices have a triage-based variant of the first-come, first-served approach, in which some clients are seen by the civil servants faster than others, depending on the nature of their service request and/or the availability of civil servants. This approach can lead to frustration for clients who are waiting, because one client who has been waiting for 30 minutes may see another client come in, take a number, and then be seen within five minutes.
In car repair businesses, clients typically wait until their vehicle is repaired; the service manager can only give an estimate of the approximate waiting time. Clients waiting in the entrance or waiting area of a restaurant for a table normally are seated based on whether they have reservations, or for those without reservations, on a first-come, first served approach; however, important customers or celebrities may be put to the front of the line. In restaurants, customers may also be able to jump the line by giving a large gratuity or bribe to the maitre d'hotel or head waiter. Some restaurants which are co-located with or combined with a retail store or gift shop ask customers who are waiting for a table to browse in the merchandise section until their table's availability is announced on a PA system or via a pager; this strategy can lead to increased purchases in the retail part of the establishment. One combination restaurant/store is the US Cracker Barrel chain. Some restaurants ask customers who are waiting for a table to sit in the restaurant's bar or its licensed lounge area; this approach may lead to increased sales of alcoholic beverages.
Waiting rooms may be staffed or unstaffed. In waiting rooms that are staffed, a receptionist or administrative staffer sits behind a desk or counter to greet customers/clients, give them information about the expected waiting period, and answer any questions about their appointment time or the appointment process. In doctors' or dentists' waiting rooms, the patients may be able to make additional appointments, pay for appointments, or deal with other administrative tasks with the receptionist or administrator. In police stations, check cashing stores and some government waiting rooms, the receptionist or administrator is behind a plexiglass barrier, with either small holes to permit communication, or, in higher-security settings, a microphone and speaker. In reception areas with a plexiglass barrier, there may be a heavy-duty drawer to enable the client to provide money or papers to the receptionist and for the receptionist to provide documents to the client. The plexiglass barrier and the drawer system help to protect the receptionists from aggressive or potentially violent clients.
Most waiting rooms have seating. Some have adjacent toilets. It is not uncommon to find vending machines in public waiting rooms or newspapers and magazines in private waiting rooms. Some waiting rooms have a television or music. Some airports and railway stations have special waiting rooms, often called "lounges", for those who have paid more. These will generally be less crowded and will have superior seating and better facilities. Waiting rooms for high-end services may provide complimentary drinks and snacks.
In fiction[edit]
The films Brief Encounter and The Terminal use waiting rooms as sets for a large part of their duration. They are used elsewhere in the arts to symbolize waiting in the general sense, to symbolize transitions in life and for scenes depicting emptiness, insignificance or sadness. In the play No Exit, by French existentialist philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, several strangers find themselves waiting in a mysterious room, where they each wonder why; finally, they each realize that they are in Hell, and that their punishment is being forced to be with each other ("L'enfer, c'est les autres", which translates as "Hell is other people").
In the 2010 Bollywood film The Waiting Room, directed by Maneej Premnath and produced by Sunil Doshi, four passengers waiting in a remote South Indian railway station are stranded there on a rainy night. A serial killer is on the prowl, targeting the passengers of the waiting room, creating intense fear among them.[1][2][3]
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- ^ "The Waiting Room – A mood capturing razored psycho thriller". indiaglitz. 2010-01-16. Retrieved 2014-12-15.
- ^ "The Waiting Room - Movie Review". timesofindia. 2010-01-15. Retrieved 2014-12-15.
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Staff and students at Northern College celebrate winning a coveted Further Education Oscar, for integrating the use of tablets into the curriculum
Staff and students were celebrating today as Northern College was awarded the prestigious Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Award for the effective integration of Libraries/Learning Resources Centres in Curriculum Delivery. The college was presented with the award, sponsored by CoLRiC, by Lord Willis, President of the AoC Charitable Trust, at the AoC Beacon Awards National Presentation Ceremony in London on Wednesday 5 February. The college was also congratulated by Matthew Hancock, Minister for Skills and Enterprise, who was present at the ceremony.
Through its approach, the Library and Learning Support Centre (LLSC) at Northern College, has made a significant contribution to learning and teaching and supporting students and staff.
The LLSC project has influenced collaboration and sharing good practice among teaching staff and the Centre itself is the driving force behind using ILT to improve teaching and learning.
Where tablets are in use, they are helping to build a social network between students, improving confidence in learning techniques, revision skills and group work.
Grazyna Kuczera, CoLRiC's Beacon Sponsor Assessor, said:
"CoLRiC is very proud to sponsor this prestigious award again which recognises and celebrates the breadth of provision that FE library and learning resource centres provide to students. We have, over the years, seen some exceptional examples of how these services are rising to the ever increasing challenges within this educational environment and the relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence. The bar has been raised again this year and all the nominees deserve recognition and congratulations for their high quality professional performances which demonstrate the indispensable value of the work that has been undertaken to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to achieve their academic potential."
Sean Mckernan, Head of Library, Learning Technologies and Student Support at Northern College, said:
"Northern College is honoured to receive such a prestigious award for a second time. It is a fitting tribute to the innovative work of the Library Team in their relentless drive to provide outstanding teaching, learning and student support at the College, with the library at the heart of the residential learning experience.
Chair of the AoC Beacon Awards, Dame Pat Bacon, said:
As the Chair of the National Steering Group it has been a really interesting and exciting experience being involved in the selection of the AoC Beacon Award winners once again.
The field this year was as strong as ever. Its great to see colleges identifying the challenges that we face, and confronting them head-on in innovative and creative ways.
The winning entries this year are all fantastic examples of the ways in which colleges are demonstrating how thoroughly they understand and respond to the needs of their learners, wider communities and employers.
I should like to congratulate all of the successful colleges and hope that they can make the most of the opportunity afforded to them through the Beacon Awards to help stimulate innovation and curriculum development across the sector"
Roger Marriott, AoC Beacon Awards Chief Assessor, said:
"I have been greatly impressed by the innovative and excellent initiatives which have been identified through the assessment process of the AoC Beacon Awards this year.
It is a privilege to be able to see, first hand, the many imaginative and creative approaches that colleges are adopting to support their learners. The dedication and passion shown by these winning colleges to ensure that individuals are given the opportunity to realise their full potential is inspirational and I hope that the wider sector will benefit as a result of celebrating their achievements."
Northern College will host a local celebration event later this year.
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It's all about the tongue.
You don't have to be an adult film star to know how to use your tongue the right way. Flatten your tongue and pretend you are licking an ice cream cone. Then try the "pointy-tongue" technique to stroke up and down and side to side. Do different strokes and touches and pay attention to their reactions. When you find something that really gets the motor running, don't over do it. You don't want them to grow tired of it.


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The hotel features a restaurant, a bar, a business centre, seven conference rooms for meetings and seminars, a car park and an outdoor swimming pool. This 4 star hotel is equally suited to a business trip or a holiday in Abidjan.
The hotel features 201 rooms, 20 apartments.
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5 meeting rooms are available for seminars and can accommodate up to 300 people. Outdoor pool and free airport shuttle.
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In the winter Keystone offers three challenging mountains on over 3,148 skiable acres, an 11.5-hour ski day and A51, one of the largest night terrain parks in North America. In the summer, visitors and locals enjoy two 18-hole championship golf courses, fly-fishing, horseback riding and countless other mountain activities. Year-round, Keystone features award-winning dining, and shops in River Run and Lakeside Village. Ski under the stars and lights, enjoy the Wine Jazz and Art Festival or relax along the seven miles of the Snake River that runs through town. Enjoy award-winning dining at the Ski Tip lodge, the Keystone Ranch, or the Alpen Stube.
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Health Harsh Truths About Healthy Foods and What You Can Do About It
This list of healthy foods includes some harsh truths that may shock you. The everyday healthy diet is supposed to give you energy, maintain a healthy BMI, and make you happy. But people rarely, if ever, talk about some of the negative health effects "healthy" foods can cause. Don't get freaked out - most of the bad stuff on this list only happens if you eat too much of it. Still, it's worth combing through. Knowledge is power, after all (at least as much power as your next spinach-kale-banana smoothie will give you).
Spinach is great for smoothies, salads - even pizza. It's healthy, for sure, but spinach is also high in oxalate, a compound that can cause kidney stones. So if you are prone to calcium kidney stones, consider cutting back - think twice about your next green smoothie with spinach binge.
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#4 on The Best Things to Put in a Saladsee more on Spinach
Sushi's great, but tuna can cause major health problems if you eat too much. Too much tuna can cause mercury poisoning, which symptoms include tingling sensations and a loss of balance.
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New studies have shown coffee has many health benefits - but it's not without its problems, either. Coffee can increase your heart rate and blood pressure, and cause insomnia and dehydration. Keep it to a couple cups a day, though, and you should be fine.
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Raw tomatoes have been known to keep cancer away, although eating too many can actually interfere with your immune system. Eat them, but not too many.
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Why Should We Pray In Tongues
Firstly, it is a gift of God and a way to connect with God in a greater way. When we don't use this gift that has been given to us by God we are saying we desire our will more than his.This is not what God wants for his children.
We are to desire HIS WILL over ours.
Please note if you haven't received the gift of tongues there is a prayer towards the end of this post for you to pray and receive the gift of tongues by faith.
You must be born again to do so, meaning you have made Jesus your Lord and savior.
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Having the gift of tongues and not praying in tongues is a sure way to hurt the one (JESUS) who paid the price for us all, hurt the Father who desires to commune with us daily in greater ways, hurt the Holy Spirit who desires to comfort us about everything and by not praying in tongues daily we are disabling the angelic armies of God to not do anything for the kingdom of God through us and for the church.
So indeed we can see it's a VERY big deal when we don't pray in tongues often because we not only do all of that but we hurt and limit ourselves and the whole body of Christ also. So it's best to not condemn ourselves or anyone else for not praying in tongues or for not seeking the value of praying in tongues.
All we need to do is just ask God to forgive us (he is faithful and just to forgive us any second) and just ask him to fill us with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues. It's that simple. God doesn't make it complicated, people do.
I Corinthians 14:18 - I thank God that I speak in [unknown] tongues more than all of you; AMP
Paul is really say "I thank my God I speak in tongues...the most." He wasn't trying to be better than everyone, no he was saying I am thankful for this gift and I desire to be useful for God anytime, anywhere and if possible always. He was so focused on praying in tongues he desires God's perfect will more than his other brothers and sisters in Christ.
Again not to try to out do them but to acknowledge his unwavering desire to please God well. To praise God well. To receive POWER so he can walk with God well. AMEN!
This is what we should desire. His will not ours.
Ask God everyday to use you every according to HIS perfect will in Jesus' name.
We should NEVER turn down the POWER gifts, the REVELATION gifts and the VOCAL gifts which make up the 9 Gifts Of The Holy Spirit so that the five fold ministry can flourish. More on this further down.
Acts 2:4 - Day of Pentecost
"They were filled with the Holy Ghost and began to speak in tongues, speaking wonderful words of God."
When we read Acts 10:45-46 we see that speaking in tongues is the supernatural sign that made Jews believe that the Gentiles could have fellowship with most high. AMEN!
I Corinthians 14:4 - One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church [promotes growth in spiritual wisdom, devotion, holiness, and joy]. AMP
Tongues assists in the worship of God. Paul encourages the Corinthians to continue speaking in tongues in their worship of God. It also edifies yourself....charging yourself like a battery, with spiritual power. (The longer we pray in the spirit the better and the better we are, the more God can use us in greater ways so that the greater works can be released through us from God).
Jude 1:20 - But you, beloved, build yourselves up on [the foundation of] your most holy faith [continually progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], pray in the Holy Spirit.
You build "yourself up on your most Holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit.." It will not give you faith, but it will increase your faith to receive from God. Example: woman with bad stomach who could not keep anything down and was healed when she received the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a plus no matter how we look at it. He is our helper, our comforter.
I Corinthians 14:2 - "He that speaks in unknown tongues speaks not unto men but unto God for no man understands him. How be it in the spirit, he speaks mysteries unto God."
(i.e.) He speaks divine secrets with his Father, supernatural communication with God (and the Devil cannot understand).
I Corinthians 14:14 - "For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prays. However my understanding is unfruitful."
When you pray in tongues, your spirit is in direct contact with God the Father of spirits.
Secondly, praying in tongues keeps us continually aware of the inward dwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. We must remember there is one greater than you and I who is present when we lose our temper. We must walk in love and forgive and forget others wrong doings and pray for them for our prayers to be answered.
If we walk in the flesh instead of praying in the spirit daily, we will not be conscience of His presence. Without the Holy Spirit, a Christian cannot fulfill their God ordain assignment. To be blunt, without the Holy Spirit, a Christian has little power, little faith and most (if not all) of their prayers will not be God's perfect will, in his perfect timing (in his perfect plans).
The Holy Spirit is a very important part of our growth and development through life and he is utterly invaluable to the believer on all levels without measure because the Holy Spirit holds the keys to every believers rights, power, wisdom and dominion over the enemy. The Holy Spirit unlocks our purpose in life. The Holy Spirit reveals our mission in life.
Now we see why the devil wants Christians to be confused about praying in the spirit but if you are one who has been desiring God more in your life, desiring the things of God, desiring his heavenly language for you, you are at the right place at the right time. Please read further…
Romans 8:26 - In the same way the Spirit [comes to us and] helps us in our weakness. We do not know what prayer to offer or how to offer it as we should, but the Spirit Himself [knows our need and at the right time] intercedes on our behalf with sighs and groanings too deep for words.
Third, praying in tongues eliminates the possibility of selfishness entering our prayer life. For instance, if I ONLY pray out my own mind, it may not be scriptural and my thinking may be wrong. I could be like the old farmer prayer, "Bless me, my wife, my daughter and son, us four, no more.
This is what happens when we only pray out of our mind all of the time, the prayer circles will begin small, become smaller and stay circling yourself and immediate others in your life or far worse, those prayers will only circle around, ME, MYSELF and I."
Tongues focuses on the whole and not the singular only.
Tongues is not selfish at all but selfless.
Praying in tongues is a vital part of the five fold ministry which makes up a balanced church.
There Are 9 Gifts Of The Holy Spirit
We can find them in First Corinthians chapters 12 through 14.
There are 3 POWER gifts
These gifts "do" something and they are:
Working of miracles, the gift of faith and the gift of healing.
1. The working of miracles is the power of God coming on scene and changing natural forces.
2. The gift of faith is supernatural faith, beyond ordinary.
3. The gift of healings heals the sick, (plural), meaning different gifts heal different diseases.
IMPORTANT: All three POWER gifts are needed to raise someone from the dead.
Which are the supernatural faith to do it.
The miracle to raise them and the gift of healing so they don't die again of disease.
There are 3 REVELATION gifts.
These gifts "reveal" something and they are:
The word of wisdom, the word of knowledge and the gift of discerning of spirits.
1. The word of wisdom is fact or knowledge in mind of God that deals with future and may also tell you what to do about it.
2. Word of knowledge in mind of God that deals with past or present.
3. Discerning of spirits is seeing into the spirit world, what is going on behind the scenes.
There are 3 VOCAL gifts
These gifts are gifts that "say" something.
The gift of speaking of tongues, the gift of interpretation of tongues and the gift of prophecy.
1. Speaking in tongues, and there are 2, public and private.
Public - utterance speaks to men, not unto God; it is a sign to the unbeliever.
Private prayer language speaks to God, edifies yourself. The believer.
2. The interpretation of tongues is interpreting of utterance and equals prophecy or it can contain word of knowledge and or word of wisdom.
3. Prophecy is the simple gift for edification, exhortation and comfort; a sign to the believer.
All of these gifts encompass and make up the Five Fold Ministry.
Study the book of Ephesians chapter 4 verses 11 through 13.
The five fold ministry purpose is the ..." perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. Til, we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect (mature) man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ."
The five fold ministry encompasses: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers.
For apostles, all 9 gifts seem to operate at one time or another.
Which are: the working of miracles, the gift of faith, the gift of healing, the word of wisdom, the word of knowledge, the discerning of spirits, the gift of speaking in tongues, the gift of interpretation of tongues and the gift of prophecy.
Apostles starts ministries, churches, missionaries. They are messengers sent by God.
For prophets, 6 gifts seem to operate at one time or another.
Which are: the 3 vocal gifts, (speaking tongues, the interpretation of tongues and the gift of prophecy) plus the gifts of healing, the word of knowledge and the word of wisdom.
Prophets speaks for God; they are preachers of righteousness.
For evangelists, 4 gifts seem to operate at one time or another.
Which are: the 3 vocal gifts, (speaking tongues, the interpretation of tongues and the gift of prophecy) plus the gifts of healing.
Evangelists are bearers of glad tidings, they have the ability to get people saved.
For pastors, 5 gifts seem to operate at one time or another.
Which are: the 3 vocal gifts, (speaking tongues, the interpretation of tongues and the gift of prophecy) plus the word of knowledge and the word of wisdom.
Pastors, shepherd and show love for the flock.
For teachers, 3 gifts seem to operate at one time of another.
Which are: the 3 vocal gifts, speaking tongues, the interpretation of tongues and the gift of prophecy.
Teachers have supernatural knowledge to make known mysteries of God over and above those of a regular teacher.
Reference Material: Kenneth Hagin, Gifts of the Spirit series and Five Fold Ministries series.
Compiled by Pastor Charlie Wood
a member of City Church.
Romans 8:26
" For we know not how to pray as we ought..." just because I know how to pray doesn't mean I always know what to pray for. "But the spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings that cannot be made in articulate speech."
Sometimes The Holy Spirit will take over you and you will be so lost in the spirit you will just lie on the floor and make intercession for someone... (unselfish prayers) and groanings will come out from your inner man and also when you are praying in tongues, the Holy Spirit is helping you pray according to the perfect will of God (unselfishly) about a matter.
The Holy Spirit sees the ice burg from top to bottom, through and through, 100% however we in the natural will only see the surface and with the ability of the Holy Spirit we can pray out the whole matter in ways we would never fathom even after careful observation in the natural. We are imperfect even with careful study however the Holy Spirit will never miss a beat.
Even greater than that The Holy Spirit sees the ice burg before it forms in the natural realm and with a clear hearing spirit we can avoid snares of the enemy before they spring up. All problems that are in the physical now is truly a spiritually matter and must be discerned and handled spiritually through the power of the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit is our comforter, counselor, helper, intercessor, strength and standby and when we yield, lean, rely on the Holy Spirit and allow Him to help us in prayer daily, He will always lead us in line with the word of God which is the will of God.
Praying in tongues is a way to pray about things we do not know about.
For example, Brother Hagin said " I was suddenly awakened in the night. It was as if the Spirit of God had awakened me. I said to the Holy Spirit in me 'You know everything, everywhere. Whatever is wrong, please give me utterance to pray about it.' So I prayed for an hour, then suddenly I began to laugh and sing and I knew whatever I had prayed about was taken care of'.' (NOTE: It was for his brother who was at death's door, and he prayed him out of it....he stopped the work of the Devil).
Romans 10:17 - "Remember faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God."
I Corinthians 14:15-16 - Praying to give thanks to God
"What is it then, I will pray in the Spirit. I will sing in the Spirit and I will sing with the understanding also.
It is very important to remember that by praying in tongues we are giving thanks to God WELL, meaning we cannot give GOD thanks any better than tongues. Tongues is the perfect way to pray.
Acts 1:8
"You shall receive POWER after the Holy Ghost has come upon you."
(A) POWER to pray for the sick
(B) POWER to witness for Christ
(C) POWER for carnal Christians to live better (greater influence, greater anointing, greater wisdom)
(D) POWER to receive revelation knowledge of the scriptures
(E) Sometimes POWER to receive other gifts which are:
The gift of wisdom - having the ability to make decisions and give guidance that is according to God's will.
The gift of knowledge - having the ability to have an in-depth understanding of a spiritual issue or situation.
The gift of faith - is being able to trust God and encourage others to trust God, no matter the circumstances.
The gift of healing - is the miraculous ability to use God's healing power to restore a person who is sick, injured, or suffering mentally, emotionally or physically.
The gift of miracles - is being able to perform signs and wonders that give authenticity to God's Word and the Gospel message.
The gift of prophecy - is being able to proclaim a message from God to other believers.
The gift of discerning spirits - is the ability to determine whether or not a message, person, or event is truly from God or from the devil.
The gift of tongues - is the ability to speak in a foreign language that you do not have knowledge of, communicating with God in heaven, giving Holy Ghost led commands to the angelic host in heaven or on earth for warfare, protection, etc., in short praying the perfect will of GOD and the devil has no idea how to defend against it. Tongues confuses the enemy and he cannot defeat a child of God who is constantly built up in their most holy faith, pray in the spirit. Tongues give the believer an superior advantage.
The gift of interpreting tongues - is the ability to translate the tongues speaking and communicate it back to others in your own language or another language for the edifying of the saints.
The gift of administration - is being able to keep things organized and in accordance with God's principles which can be view as the gift of helps but these people have a gift of keeping things in place and running smoothly.
The gift of helps - is always having the desire and ability to help others, they have a burden to aid in any way possible, always on the ready to do whatever it takes to get a task accomplished.
It's great to just desire to be used by God and to free yourself daily for a set time for the Holy Spirit and just to pray according to God's perfect will daily. The helps ministry is quite possible the largest ministry because any one can help with dedicated prayers, assisting at services and just being led by the Holy Spirit plainly HELP out whenever help is needed.
The more we make ourselves available for God, the more we will see the hand of God in every area of our life, even into our whole family, all parts of our neighborhood and far, far beyond that.
There is no distance in the spirit so as far as you can imagine you can help through prayer effectively.
Praying in the spirit more everyday is key for us the body of Christ to experience more and more of God's unlimited POWER here on earth.
One person asked is it possible to stop the devil world wide?
YES INDEED, IF WE ALL WORKED AT IT! The Holy Ghost knows the future better than any one knows the past. The devil uses bad events which have happen, bad memories to cause fear from our past (or another's past) to try to stop us or delay from victory in an area. The Holy Ghost (praying in tongues) empowers us to move from our past into the future so that our present is secure.
The Holy Ghost is superior because time is beneath him.
He is with us and he is already there (in the future) at the same time.
So you see worshiping and following an almighty, all knowing, immutable,
omnipresent (everywhere at all times) God has it's benefits.
When the whole body of Christ prays in tongues more and more, placing God first, allowing the perfect will of God run out of all our mouth daily (the whole body of Christ) we as a whole can and by faith WILL freeze, lock up and kick out every evil spirit out of our cities and nations and keep them bound so that the gospel can be preached in ways we have never fathomed. It may take so time but remember....
When we do this we as a whole, we will give no place for the devil therefore all his evil works would come to a halt and be suspended (because of our united prayer in the Holy Ghost) because we would be commanding the perfect will of God as one.
Praying in tongues intensely with multiple believers is the birthing ground for revival and will undo, cancel and loosen the grip of many of the devil's snares and can cause a huge planetary change that has not been experienced before in our life time and we the body of Christ have the authority and power to cause that kind of change but it must be unified in spirit and truth, being led by the Holy Spirit.
Remember 1 child of God (a faithful prayer warrior) puts 1,000 to flight
2 prayer warriors in agreement puts 10,000 to flight
3 prayer warriors in agreement puts 100,000 to flight
4 prayer warriors in agreement puts 1,000,000 to flight
Imagine what will happen when the whole body of Christ (billions of us) come together as one praying in tongues nonstop around the clock. It is possible with the different time zones. It will paralyze the devil and all his demons on all fronts, every corner, every nation and nothing will be impossible for the body of Christ. Then we can and by faith WILL minister to all places with thee unlimited anointing of Jesus the messiah, the unlimited grace of God the Father, the unlimited POWER of El Elyon (God most high) through the Holy Ghost to do the impossible, daily.
We will see the POWER of God like never before, even far, far greater than when Satan was kicked out of heaven. We the body of Christ would basically render the devil harmless, ineffective, unfruitful spiritually until Jesus returns to have us all caught up to meet him in the air. HALLELUJAH!
We need to get and stay excited about tongues more and more and get other believers excited about it with sincere passion, reference and devotion just like Jesus.
The POWER is within us. So it's not that we are waiting on God, indeed the opposite, God is waiting on us. This will only happen when the body of Christ decrees (in tongues) the perfect will of God as one. When this happens, that is when the churches will be flooded with sinners, back sliders and more begging to come in and hear the word of God, running to the altar for prayer, being filled with the Holy Ghost even greater than in the bible by the billions all around the world within months and even within weeks and the miracles of God can leap from where it has never leaped before on earth.
Thy will be done on earth JUST as it is in heaven! HALLELUJAH!
God is waiting on us. So let's not keep him waiting anymore and keep praying in tongues like never before and flood this planet with the unlimited POWER of God within us all.
Let's share this post with as many believers as
possible on this planet in Jesus name AMEN!
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"Heavenly father, I come to you in the name of Jesus. Your word says, "Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved."
JESUS IS LORD over my life!
This is based on the book of Acts 2:21 and Romans 10:9. You said my salvation would be the result of your Holy Spirit giving me new birth by coming to live on the inside of me according to John 3:5-6, John 3:15-16 and Romans 8:9-11 and that if I would ask, you will fill me with your spirit and give me the ability to speak with other tongues according to Luke 11:13 and Acts 2:4.
I take you at your word. I believe I receive what it says. I confess that Jesus is Lord over my life and I believe in my heart that you raised Jesus from the dead and He (Jesus) is in heaven now. Because of the Holy Spirit Jesus received power. I thank you father in heaven for giving me the Holy Spirit as you promised to receive power.
Fill me now with the evidence of speaking with other tongues in Jesus name. Victory is mine right now and forever and I believe that and I declare that in the eternally victorious name of Jesus!
I am greatly blessed, highly favored and deeply loved in Jesus' name!
The wisdom of God is within me! Thank you Holy Spirit!
Through the Holy Spirit I can know what to do daily to receive the very best results in Jesus' name. I am connected to the best of the very best, therefore I can never fail because God is love and love never fails! I will not lie to myself any more and I forgive myself and everyone now.
I make a quality choice to forgive and love myself and to forgive and love everyone else right now this second in Jesus name!
I can have what I say in Jesus name therefore I choose to forgive and forget every hurt from the past with the help and power of the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit, come into my life. Do something with my life according to your perfect will.
By faith I trust I have the Holy Spirit NOW!
I am of the Most High GOD! I am not of the devil. I am not connected to the spirit of fear! I am connected to POWER, LOVE and a SOUND MIND! GOD HAS NOT GIVEN ME A SPIRIT OF FEAR! I DON'T BELONG TO FEAR!
Spirit of fear, Satan, I am not yours! I belong to the MOST HIGH GOD!
I bind you and cast you out of my life in Jesus name.
Spirit of fear, you are a liar! I will not doubt before I believe anymore!
I will use my child-like faith and claim every blessed truth that is rightfully mine to have! I will use discernment and be led by the Holy Spirit and get Jesus producing results today! Spirit of fear your days of hurting me and delaying my blessings are over! Victory is mine right now in Jesus name.
My connections are through Jesus! JESUS IS LORD OVER MY LIFE!
HALLELUJAH! My connections are eternally blessed and I will speak in tongues this day, right now in the name above all names,
in Jesus name amen!"
~ Now this is important, begin to speak boldly. Praise God by starting off saying, "HALLELUJAH, THANK YOU JESUS, THANK YOU HOLY SPIRIT, I LOVE YOU, THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME AND THANK YOU FOR FILLING ME WITH POWER, LOVE AND A SOUND MIND," OVER AND OVER and then allow the Holy Spirit to speak through you, trusting him. You do the speaking, meaning you move your lips but the Holy Spirit will say the words.
Let his perfect love language for just you come out of your mouth.
But don't think about it. It's not coming from your from your head but from your spirit. Get your head out of the way! Again it's not coming from your thoughts so don't attempt to think about what to say!
Again don't think about it because its an unknown tongue, so by not knowing what to say is perfect. That's where you want to be. JUST BOLDLY SPEAK.
It may start off with just sounds, then 1 or few words, laughter, a great sense of peace will come and just stay with it, RUN WITH IT by faith, let the river flow, keep it up and keep speaking out your new unknown language in Jesus name!
Stay with it!
You are filled with POWER! KEEP IT UP!
Words are powerful especially our own words that we speak out of our own mouths. When we speak words of life, love & more into our life, we will reap the benefits of that life that we speak. The spiritual realm is where it all begins and our words that we speak taps into the spiritual realm all the time!
The words we speak everyday either help us (or others) or hurt us (or others).
We are made in the image and likeness of GOD and everything that GOD was done by words. Words are the birthing ground for our future.
We are the prophet of our own life and it's best to say what GOD loves to answers and not just what he loves to answer but what he has sworn to answer.
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National Night Out is an event that unites the police, citizens, businesses, and local officials in the fight against crime. It is designed to strengthen local police/community partnerships and increase participation in local anticrime programs. This sends a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Come meet your local officers as well as take part in all of the events planned!
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