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GPSOLO June 2010
PowerPoint Presentation Tips
Prepare, organize, present; a fellow GPSolo member once told me that life is no dress rehearsal. We have spent an incredible portion of our lives preparing for something great—something great for ourselves and for our families. Recall your decision to go to law school, the law school you chose, and the area of law that first interested you. We observed, trained, and learned to practice law. In doing this, we organized for ourselves an incredible journey of service to others—our clients. And as a result, we are in the presentation phase of life as we present ourselves to our clients. That's it, a lawyer's professional journey in a nutshell.
By analogy, we prepare, organize, and present every day as legal practitioners, just as we did with our life's plan. However, our preparation, organization, and presentation are focused and aided with specific tools to ensure that we communicate the clearest message. Whether we are giving an opening statement, providing a proposal to a client, or teaching search-and-seizure law to a law class, the assistance of technological tools greatly enhances our goal of communicating the clearest message. Most of us rely heavily on Microsoft PowerPoint. I don't profess to be an expert, but I have given literally hundreds of PowerPoint presentations. Similarly, I have seen hundreds of PowerPoint presentations. As life is no dress rehearsal, I offer to you some advice on presenting with PowerPoint.
First, as you gather your notes, understand that your PowerPoint presentation is not a substitute for your notes. On the contrary, each slide should only be a memory jogger. I recommend using the rule of three—that is, limit each slide to three important points. Slides full of data detract from your presentation. If you have a multitude of must-have notes, imbed them in the Power-Point as notes that only you can see in a paper copy of the entire presentation. I recently attended a PowerPoint presentation at the ABA Midyear Meeting in Orlando, Florida, and the gentleman presenting included in his slides actual paragraphs and multiple data points. He also included numerous bar graphs and pie charts. At one point, I simply wanted to leave and just obtain a copy of his slides to read on the airplane trip back home. His presentation was important, but it got buried in a data overload! If he had refined his presentation and used the rule of three, I might be able to recall his primary point. Instead, I only remember a garbled mess of facts and figures. Additionally, given the usually short period of time to present, overloading your slides will make you run through your presentation at Warp Factor Eight (that's Star Trek lingo for fast). Speaking of speed, I recommend you limit your presentation—including questions and answers—to about 50 minutes. Any longer and you will lose your audience. Last, you have to know the room setup. Your data has to be clear, crisp, and readable to everyone in the room. The presentation I saw at Midyear could not be read by more than half of the room. The slides had too much information, and the screen was too far back. Additionally, the lighting was poor. Doing a PowerPoint dry run before a couple people will prove invaluable.
Another issue involving PowerPoint presentations concerns the content of the data presented. You cannot quickly jump into your presentation and expect your audience to stay with you. Use some type of attention getter. I have seen several people use a joke or picture to attract attention. However, be careful—this has to be done in good taste and has to be somewhat germane to your presentation. You must know your audience and their level of familiarity with your topic; ask questions early on to help you gauge their level of understanding. Next, you have to outline your presentation—like an opening statement. A simple introductory slide explaining your purpose and your intended outcome will give your audience a road map and enable them to better focus on your presentation. However, don't spend too much time on the attention getter or the introductory slide. Remember your time constraints. Also, let your audience know that it is okay to ask you questions throughout the presentation. You should not be so tied to your presentation that you can't take questions. They actually enhance your presentation.
And what about imbedded videos and pictures? The simple answer is yes. However, don't overload your presentation. A couple pictures and one imbedded video for a 50-minute presentation is sufficient. And don't put in a video simply because you like it. Make sure it is germane to your stated outcome and remember your audience. Similarly, graphs and charts are good, but use them judiciously. And remember, if your charts and graphs require you to stop and explain what is being depicted, they are too complex for your presentation. Keep it simple. Your choice of colors and labels is key in this area. Stay away from the teals, canary yellows, royal purples, etc. Reds, blues, and blacks are fine. And once again, make sure the audience can read your labels.
A note on handouts: This is an excellent practice! With PowerPoint, you can print handouts for your audience to follow and use to take notes. I recommend three slides per page for your handouts, and print them back to front on each paper. I once helped organize a conference on appellate practice. My staff had to get across the simple idea of vigilance in post-trial processing—a complicated area. We not only provided handouts with our slides, we also reproduced the presentation on CD. The comments we received were incredible. One person said, "Thanks for the note-taking sheets [handouts]. I found them very useful—they helped me to stay focused on what the speaker conveyed."
Lastly: the speaker. You are the key to an outstanding PowerPoint presentation. Presenting in any forum is a leadership challenge. Everything from how you dress to how you articulate will determine how well you are received. I don't want to get into Public Speaking 101, but here are a few simple reminders: Speak clearly and project. Eye contact is very important. Don't talk to your slides; your audience needs to see your face. Make sure your outfit is conservative; loud clothing will distract. Don't overuse a laser pointer either; you only need to use it a couple times if necessary. Don't read your slides; assume your audience can read. Slides are memory joggers or notes for your presentation; don't be tied to your notes. Don't rush through your presentation; you are not selling a car or running an auction. Remember, you are dealing with technology and sometimes technology fails. Finally, relax; you are on display and you don't want your audience coming away saying, "Wow, good information, but the presenter seemed nervous for some reason." Remember to practice, practice, practice. You should be very comfortable with your material and able to convey your stated outcome from your presentation.
Prepare, organize, present—this is what we do. And when we do it, it is a reflection of our professionalism as legal practitioners. Yes, you have technology to aid you, but the ultimate conveyer of knowledge is you, the speaker. Whether arguing before jury members or addressing your daughter's fourth-grade class during Career Day, you are conveying a message with a stated point. How you do it and what you use to convey this point will define you as a professional for that audience. You must spend an adequate amount of time organizing your presentation, putting your best foot forward. You must prepare by practicing over and over, and you must present in a manner that will carry the day for your intended message. It seems simple, but even the best orators follow some of the principles and advice given in this article. Again, life is not a dress rehearsal. When you are on stage, all eyes are on you, and the small things become meaningful and lasting. Good luck with your presentations.
The views expressed herein do not reflect the opinion of the Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force.


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Apple is looking at bringing split-screen multitasking to iPads in iOS 8 according to reports overnight. The functionality has been a major selling point for the Microsoft Surface tablets, which Microsoft has made known through a number of advertisements.
The report comes from 9to5Mac, backed by "sources with knowledge of the enhancement in development", documents that the next mobile operating system from Apple will allow iPad users to run two applications side by side in landscape orientation. Apple's current situation only allows users to run a single application in full-screen.
The update will also enable apps to interact with each other, letting users drag content from one app to the other.
This news will be welcomed by many, but especially those who use their tablets for business and enterprise tasks. The option to read emails, search the web or make notes at the same time will boost efficiency and usability.
Apple is expected to unveil iOS 8 at WWDC, which is rumoured to include a Healthbook application for fitness and medical data. It also promises as significant an improvement in speed and performance as OS received at WWDC last year with the introduction of Mavericks.
Microsoft ad comparing the iPad with its own Surface tablet.

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Garlan Chain: Top Sellers
Do you ever wonder, out of all of the chains that Garlan Chain produces, which are the top sellers? What styles outsell the others and why?
We're here to answer this question with a list of our TOP SELLERS…
Big things come in small packages…. 830F lives up to that old saying.
This lightweight, soldered, flat cable is used on all the whimsical, light weight, charms and plaque designs.
The 1020F is a medium, light weight, soldered cable chain with flattened links.
The flat gives the chain the appearance of a chain much larger. Excellent choice for all pendant applications.
The 1132 is a tight link, soldered cable chain, ideal for sliding pendants, larger hole beads and drops.
The tight link style gives it a weighty appearance.
1318 is a simple soldered cable chain in the medium weight class.
Suitable for slightly larger style pendants and anklets while maintaining a delicate look.
The 1322F is a nice step up in size from the 1020F.
With flat links, it offers a bit more weight and substance for heavier duty designs.
1617 is a soldered cable chain design with openings large enough to hang items from, using head or eye pins.
Truly one of the workhorses chains in our line!!
The 2B is a Rolo/Belcher style soldered chain which uses a 1/2 round wire in its construction.
This gives the chain a smooth, subtle feeling, ideal for necks and anklets.
10XB is also a Rolo/Belcher style chain; heavier in weight but still using the 1/2 round wire.
This chain is a good candidate for dropping items from as well as a good bracelet choice.
15XB rounds out the best sellers of Rolo/Belcher.
This one can also be used for mens jewelry as it is more substantial in size and weight.
16D is a drawn link, soldered cable chain.
Its design makes it look bigger than it is, making it ideal for airy designs that demand a light weight chain.
33XDKL1 is a fun chain! A double cable design with a pattered wire on adjacent links, it takes all the antique finishes while still maintaining a bit of shine on the un-patterned links. Versatile for all sorts of uses, it can also cross into the mens line.
444X is a versatile chain for charm bracelets, anklets and necks.
It also work well as a vehicle for wrapping or threading silk and leather.
505XC is starting to get into the bridge size range.
Crossing over into footwear, apparel as well as accessories, this curb chain offers strength in an unsoldered link chain.


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A programme for emerging leaders in Qatar.
Common Purpose Navigator will bring together emerging leaders from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors who live and work in Qatar to tackle a challenge focused on entrepreneurship. The programme will introduce them to working together in a fresh and exciting way and, as a result, they will develop innovative ideas for fostering entrepreneurship.
Established leaders from different organisations in Qatar identify the entrepreneurship challenge.
This challenge provides the framework for the programme. Over four days participants are guided through a process of creativity and innovation, including visits to organisations across Doha and sessions with senior leaders from Doha and around the world. The participants will explore the challenge from every possible angle and will see both the problems and the possible solutions in practice.
Participants work up practical ideas in response to the challenge, which they present to a panel of senior leaders at the end of the programme. They then work on their ideas individually and collectively, building long-lasting connections and developing projects that can be prototyped in the 'real world' beyond the programme.
Applications are invited from exceptional leaders in the early to mid-stage of their careers from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.
All applicants must be residents of Qatar and we expect that the majority of participants will be Qatari nationals.
Participants will be high achievers and skilled practitioners in their chosen fields. They will be recognised as those who will rapidly progress to even more senior roles, for example an entrepreneur looking to expand their business, the director of a team in a multinational organisation or a family business, a fast-tracked government employee working across departments and looking to head up their first big team, or the founder of a social enterprise.
All applications will be reviewed by the Navigator Advisory Group which will be comprised of leaders from organisations across the sectors in Qatar.
Common Purpose Navigator encourages participants to work in new directions and develop innovative approaches. The experience will help participants to:
"Absolutely a life-changing experience, it changed the way I approach entrepreneurship and innovation"
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Full and part scholarships
There are a limited number available for those who are unable to afford the full fee.
Cost includes tuition, materials, lunches and transportation during the four days.
This is a non-residential programme.
Applications are invited from exceptional leaders in the early to mid stages of their careers. You will be a skilled practitioner in your field and keen to develop as you move towards even more senior roles within your organisation or sector.
Applicants will need to demonstrate:
All applications will be sent to the Navigator Advisory Group, who will review the forms. Some applicants may be invited to interview.
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Kingdom Cuts is a salon and Glamour Palace with child-friendly, experienced Hair Stylists that make your child's experience fun. Your child will be kept entertained by DVD's and PlayStation while they receive a great haircut! Services include haircuts, specialty up-dos, mini-manicures and Glamour Palace Parties.
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Following the trend of the latest generation of Prestige models the Prestige 420 benefits from a signature aesthetic that is dynamic and unsurpassed. Highlighted on the exterior by her light Flybridge and timeless lines, the style of the Garroni design cabinet is also beautifully expressed on the interior, cleverly combining the bright open living spaces on the main deck with the very private spaces of the two cabins with separate entrances, a unique feat on a 42-footer.
The secure and comfortable hull designed by Jernej Jakopin for the Volvo Penta IPS engines delivers on its promises with exceptional sea keeping and maneuverability.
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This Pelican 12V Fast Charger is for the Big Ed rechargeable lite. The charger plugs into the cigarette lighter of a car, truck or boat. The charger will charge the battery to full power in 2 to 3 hours. The charger allows you to charge the battery in the lite as well as a spare battery at the same time. LED lights indicate the status of the battery.


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Pacific Tourism Review, Volume 6, pp. 143-157
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Tourism and Silk Trade in Post-Civil War Cambodia
Heidi Dahles and Esther Zwart
Department of Culture, Organization and Management, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands
In Cambodia, silk weaving is of tremendous economic and cultural significance, in particular for Khmer ethnic identity. With the opening of Cambodia to foreign investments and tourism, silk production is resumed, while silk products become more heterogeneous. Silk markets and NGO-sponsored shops in the capital city of Phnom Penh offer a wide variety of silk products of high as well as cheap quality, locally hand-made as well as manufactured, of Cambodian as well as foreign origin. The distinction between traditional, hand-made silk clothing and silk souvenirs of diverse origin and quality characterizes the silk trade and retail in the capital city. This article traces the origins of the silk products traded in Phnom Penh and maps the networks of producers and traders involved. The central question focuses on the role of tourism development in the transformation of the silk markets and, in particular, the consequences of these transformations for Khmer women and traditional Khmer craftsmanship in silk weaving.
Key words: Cambodia; Ethnic identity; Gender; Handicrafts; Silk markets; Souvenir trade
Address correspondence to Dr. Heidi Dahles, Professor of Organizational
Anthropology, Department of Culture, Organization and Management, Vrije
Universiteit Amsterdam, VU, COM, De Boelelaan 1081c, 1081 HV Amsterdam,
The Netherlands. Tel: 31-20-444-6734; Fax: 31-20-444-6860; E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Determinants of Tourist Expenditure in Fiji: A Cointegration Approach
Paresh Kumar Narayan
Department of Economics, Monash University, Australia
Tourism is Fiji's largest industry in terms of foreign exchange earnings and employment creation. The industry earns around F$600 million per annum in foreign exchange, employs around 40,000 people, and tourist expenditure per capita is valued at around F$671. On the basis of this contribution, the industry is seen as a catalyst for economic development in Fiji; hence, it is imperative to understand the behavior of the industry. This article focuses on examining the determinants of tourist expenditure in Fiji. Using cointegration analysis and error correction models, the article finds that in the long run, real GDP in the country of origin impacts tourist spending in Fiji positively while prices and transport costs (airfares) have a negative effect. In the short run, coups d'êtat impact tourist expenditure negatively. It is envisaged that these results will help Fiji's policy makers and tourism industry stakeholders to understand the industry better.
Key words: Tourist expenditure; Cointegration; Error correction models; Fiji
Address correspondence to Paresh Kumar Narayan, Department of Economics, Faculty of Business and Economics, P.O. Box 11E, Monash University, Victoria 3800, Australia. Tel: 61-03-9905-2480; Fax: 61-03-9905-5476; E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
The Application of Regional Development Models in China and Australia for Tourism: A Comparative Study
Yan Zhang and Peter Murphy
School of Tourism & Hospitality, La Trobe University, Australia
Regional development based on tourism activity has been attempted in a variety of countries but its record has been mixed. Part of the reason may be that the economic theory behind such development is not appreciated by local decision makers. A basic question in this aspect is whether the classical development models are applicable in tourism today and whether they are applied in different regions. In this article, four economic development models of Western origin were selected to test whether they were being applied differently in Yunnan (P. R. China) and Victoria (Australia) by local decision makers. For that purpose, a questionnaire was designed to investigate the relevant ideas of local decision makers in both regions. Based on descriptive and statistical analyses, differences in the use of these models were identified between participants in Yunnan and Victoria, and the reasons explored. During the analysis, an overlap between the selected models was identified. More importantly, although China and Australia are so different, a consistent negative relationship was found between distance and cognitive metropolitan control and the concentration of growth in both countries. Therefore, the importance of distance to all four models and a possible interrelationship between these models are suggested as worthy of further exploration.
Key words: Product life cycle; Growth pole; Core-periphery; Gravity model; Perception; Decision makers; Regional tourism
Address correspondence to Yan Zhang, School of Tourism & Hospitality, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria 3083, Australia. Tel: 61-03-9479-5029; Fax: 61-03-9479-1010; E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com


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Unique Home Waterfront SOLD Bo JAIBH 05
Lake Atitlan Waterfront house for sale
This property is in an ideal location for somebody looking for privacy and spectacular views.
Patziac is a unique and spectacular property located on Lake Atitlan only 15 minutes by boat from Panajachel. It is in a secluded bay with a large waterfront ideal for swimming. It has its own water source from a spring above the house.
There are two other properties on the land which is extensive. (24,000 square meters). There is a small guest cottage above the house plus another house which at present the Guardian/gardener lives in with his family.
The house has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The house is on two levels and there is an interior courtyard with a wrap around staircase leading up to the large spacious upper terraces where two of the bedrooms are located. There is also a third bedroom and bathroom on the lower level. There is a good sized kitchen with plenty of storage space plus a refrigerator. There is an outside gazebo area close to the kitchen. There is also an outdoor shower in the terrace area.
There is propane gas for hot water plus a solar panel.
There is a laundry room and storage area below the kitchen. At present there is a washer and dryer there which belong to the tenant who is renting the property.
There is a working fireplace in the main salon area.
There are spectacular views from the property which faces south looking towards five volcanos - San Pedro, Atitlan, Toliman, Acatenango and Fuego. It is located between Santa Cruz and San Marcos La Laguna. The property is located between Santa Cruz and St Marcos La Laguna. The property is accessed by public lanchas from Panajachel. The public footpath around the lake is accessed just above the house and makes for spectacular walking.
The house was originally built in the 1980s and completely remodeled in 2009 by the present owner. It is built into solid rock ground and has excellent finishes with marble floors, hardwood carvings and a palm roof.
It is to be sold furnished.
Property ID # JAIBH 05
Offered at $ 350,000
Price might changed any moment
Photos of this property show only certains parts of it and rooms of the house at the time when the photographs were taken. Certain parts of the house may have changed and it can't be assumed that the photographs are the actual representation of the house. Descriptive, typographic and photographic errors are subject to correction and Atitlan Solutions shall have no liability for such errors. No assumptions should be made in respect of parts of the property or the house which are not showed.


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The Body Shop's version is super handy, as the little pots fit in the palm of your hand and can easily be brushed through the lower strands of hair multiple times until you get the result you want. Although the chalk has a tendency to flake (like chalk does,) the mess is minimal and can be either wiped away or brushed up in seconds. The colours show up much more easily on blonde hair, but the result is still great even on dark hair - just a little more subtle. To fix the colour in place, just add a spritz of hairspray and you're done. To remove the colour, just wash with shampoo as normal and it will easily separate from the hair. I love these little pans of colour as they provide something fun and temporary for those of us that couldn't turn up to work with pink dip-dye hair; they enable everyone to test the bright hair trend, without dedicating the next three months of their lives to the blue side. What's even better is these are only a fiver each, making them fun and affordable.
The Body Shop 'Hair Chalks' are available in stores now priced £5.00 each.


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Kimani "Kiki" Gray was standing in front of a friends home on E. 52nd St. near Tilden ave, in East Flatbush with five other young men when he was spotted by two undercover cops just before 11:30 p.m. Saturday evening. According to the two officers, as they approached the group, Kimani walked off, while adjusting his waistband in a very suspicious manner. The police say they then, began following the youth, demanding to see his hands, thats when they claim Kimani turned and aimed a revolver handgun at them. The two officers, then proceeded to fire eleven rounds into the teenager, causing him to drop his weapon, which was not fired at all during the altercation. And although there is no confirmed evidence of wrongdoing on the police behalf, several witnesses cast doubts on the police version of the incident, saying young Kimani was not armed and that the police shot him in cold blood, and watched him die. 1. Eyewitness says Gray was "running for his life" when he was shot dead. "'He was running for his life, telling the cops, 'Stop,' said witness Camille Johnson. 'They really are, seriously, walking around, shooting little kids.'" [Pix11, 3/10/13] 2. Eyewitness says Gray was adjusting his belt, not shooting his gun, when the shooting began. "Mr. Gray's sister, Mahnefah Gray, 19, said that a witness to the shooting told her that her brother had been fixing his belt when he was shot." [New York Times, 3/10/13] 3. Eyewitness says, after he was shot, Gray said "please don't let me die." One of the officers responded "Stay down or, we'll shoot you again." [New York Times, 3/10/13] 4. Friends says "Kimani had just returned from a baby shower, and was shot only minutes after he was dropped off on East 52nd Street." [NY1, 3/10/13] 5. Gray's sister and others say he did not own a gun. "She, among others who knew Mr. Gray, said they had never known him to have a gun." Gray's cousin, Malik Vernon, also "insisted he didn't own a gun, and he had never seen him with one." [New York Times, 3/10/13; New York Post, 3/11/13] Now a very close source has slipped a birdy in my ear, stating that riots are erupting on the streets of NewYork, because of Kimani's death. As more than one hundred people started marching, during Kimani's candle light vigil, some of the attendee's started chanting " NYPD, KKK, how many kids will you kill today?" some got so heated they started throwing, rocks and glass bottles at the police men present and thats when all hell broke loose sources say. Brooklyn natives on Twitter tweeted, that the police were following the march and had started searching apartment buildings in the neighborhood without warrants, although at this time, that statement, has not been confirmed. Police are estimating that it was only 70 people, that marched to the 67th Precinct station in East Flatbush to protest the shooting death of Kimani Gray. However, excerpts from prior police conversations, show at least forty more people in a seperate group also protesting of Gray's death. The group's of protesters continued to march from Snyder Avenue and ended up at Church and East 57th Street, where they continued to demonstrate, their frustration. "It didn't appear the protesters were part of an organized group or event, and they appeared to be majorily teenagers", according to witnesses and neighbors. Personally, I have a reporter on the scene, who stated " There are at least 200 police officers outside Nostrand and Synder ave, dressed in full riot gear and that the precint there is being protected tighter than Fort Nox. On Church ave, a person was attacked at the RiteAide Pharmacy during the riot, garbage cans have been turned over, and windows have been broken, leaving glass strewn all over the place, reminding my reporter of a war torn area. With the killings of at least four other teens, all unarmed in NewYork over the past six months, one can see how the tension has built up, to this point in the big apple. And as we all watch from the sidelines, one can only wait and see, how this is going to play out, now that America is watching. And perhaps, we should all say a litle prayer, that this situation, will come to a peaceful close, and all will leave this feeling justice was served.
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Time 4 Learning Review
We recently had the opportunity to use the online program, Time4Learning. Our family embraces technology and online learning, so I was excited to see how it might fit into our homeschool day.
Time4Learning's online curriculum includes science, social studies and language arts. I found the language arts for 2nd grade to be too easy for my daughter, so I changed her default grade level to be moved to 3rd grade. As a side note: all students have access to their default grade, as well as the grades directly below and above at all times.
My 7yo daughter really enjoyed her classes. The videos, games and characters made learning fun for her. She would often ask if she could "do school" with the program. How could I say no? 🙂
As a parent, I really appreciate that I have my own "dashboard" where I can not only control the types of lessons my daughter will use but also can see which lessons and quizzes she has completed and her scores. I also appreciate that she can use this program independently. With a new baby in the house and a busy 3yo, this is a big plus for our family.
My daughter was sad this morning when I told her our 30 day trial was over. We discussed it and decided to purchase a subscription. I plan on continuing to use it both as an incentive (since it makes learning FUN) and as a supplement / enhancement to our regular schooling.
As a member of Time4Learning, I have been given the opportunity to review their program and share my experiences. While I was compensated, this review was not written or edited by Time4Learning and my opinion is entirely my own. For more information, check out their standards-based curriculum or learn how to write your own curriculum review.
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I was just looking into Time4Learning the other day. Next year Tris will be 6 and I was looking at options for a more comprehensive set of skills (we use Starfall.more that has math and language arts, and IXL that has math already). I wanted something I could have him do at times while I worked with his younger brother on preschool stuff. How comprehensive did you feel the science and social studies were?


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Being a weekend I knew it was going to be busy so once on the beach I veered off away from the crowds. The tide was low and I took advantage by exploring some of the rugged coastline south of Muir Beach. I climbed over a couple of steep eroding embankments leaving the masses behind. Walking over jumbles of kelp strewn boulders, enjoying vistas of the plethora of sea stacks, it was just myself and the fisherman. In fact, because I did not bother to check the tides before I left home, I was glad to have a few fisherman act as a warning sign of when the tides will shift. I know it is not always safe to assume that other people know what they are doing, in fact I somewhat despise that sheepish mentality, however, there were enough different groups of fisherman that my odds were pretty good one of them knew when to go before the ebb turned to flood.
I traveled a ways down the coast before picking a place to relax and watch the waves roll in.
I contemplated waiting for sunset, but I was a little too anxious to sit still that long so I hiked back to the car and drove north on Hwy 1 to Slide Ranch for another short hike.
There were only a couple of cars in the lot when I set off along the trail leading through the Ranch area and then descending to the rocky shoreline. There's a few places to access the shoreline from Slide Ranch and I took the northerly most trail which let me out on a deserted beach consisting of polished stones and craggy boulders. There was a great sensation of serenity and any feelings of anxiousness were soon dissolved. I set down my pack and walked up and down the shoreline looking for treasures. I did my best to explore the few exposed tide pools, but without the proper footwear I was careful not to push my luck.
I ended up staying for sunset which was as peaceful as ever regardless of the lack of clouds and color.


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By Karl Rosengarth
As one of my local mountain bike heroes once said: "It's all about tires and tire pressure." While that may be an over-simplification of a complicated sport, there's no doubt that mountain bike magic happens at your tire's contact patch.
This year at Interbike I roamed the floor, looking for the latest and greatest MTB and CX tire offerings. I found a rack-full of interesting choices. Below are ten tires that tickled my fancy.
Continental tells us that their 2012 lineup will include a total of 14 tires in 29" size—counting all-new 29" tires and variations of existing 26" tires. The lineup will range from $50 to $65 MSRP. The Trail King 2.2 (pictured above) will retail for $55.
Coming in 2012 from Maxxis is a Minion DHF 29 x 2.5" (tubeless ready). A nice meaty tire for the growing gaggle of long-travel 29er dualies. Hooray for more aggressive 29er treads and widths! MSRP TBD.
Schwalbe's Hans Dampf is an all-mountain tire available in 2.35" width in both 26 and 29" sizes. The grippy TrailStar compound is designed to inspire confidence in rugged terrain. The SnakeSkin sidewalls offer protection against slicing and dicing. These tubeless-ready treads retail for around $90.
Tioga is slated to release their all-new Psycho Genius Venture freeride tire by the end of 2011 in 26" x 2.35 or 2.50" and 29 x 2.35" sizes. Construction features triple-layer compound and reinforced casing. Weight is listed as 830gm for the 26 x 2.5" size. Price TBD.
The tubeless-ready Flavor from Syncros features dual density compound and is available in both 26 x 2.1" and 29 x 2.25" sizes. The 26" weighs in at at 570gm and the 29" tips the scale at 620gm, with both Flavors selling for around $70. If you like high-volume, fast rolling tires, check out the Flavor, Flav.
The new Cross XG Pro TNT tire from Geax is tubeless-ready, 32mm wide, 150 tpi, 390g and retails for around $55. Time to get your cross on. Nuff said.
Hutchinson's new Toro CX tire is a conventional tubed design that measures 32mm wide, sports 127 threads per inch, weighs in at 350g and retails for around $50.
Vee Rubber has been in the bicycle tire business for over 30 years, though it's had very little presence in the US market as of late. That's about to change as the company is releasing a complete range of mountain and road tires, starting now. Here's a look at the Mission tire that features a folding bead and dual compound. The Mission will be offered in a variety of widths in 26", 29" and 650B sizes for around $40.
Michelin is releasing a completely redesigned Wild Grip'r in January 2012. Both 26 and 29" versions will be offered in multiple widths, with tubeless ready versions available. The dual compound design provides harder center knobs for longer wear and softer corner knobs for grip. Retail $50-65 depending on features.
Here's a look at the WTB Weirwolf LT 29 x 2.5" tubeless compatible tire. The Weirwolf retails for around $75, weighs in at 940g and looks like a great all-around tread for big-wheel enthusiasts.
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Happy birthday to former CSI actress Jorja Fox. The gap-toothed beauty turns 43 today. Fox can next be seen in the racing film 3 Weeks to Daytona.
Lindsay Lohan graces the cover of August's Vanity Fair Italia. Since the issue is in Italian, I have no idea what Lohan said during her interview. She probably talked about her love of over-sized teddy bears and metallic skulls. Just a guess.
As we've previously reported, the one and only Meryl Streep will star as former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady. The political pioneer became the UK's first female Prime Minister and the first female leader of a major political party. This morning a teaser trailer for The Iron Lady hit the web and this is one docudrama I don't want to miss.
Last night at a Barcelona nightclub 17-year-old rocker Taylor Momsen mounted a female audience member for a little bump and grind. Apparently the lady loving didn't stop there: Another female fan climbed the stage and started groping Momsen's breasts. Maybe she was checking for lumps?
Because there are not enough vampire-themed movies and television shows already, check out this snapshot of Sigourney Weaver's new vampire comedy Vamps. The film co-stars Alicia Silverstone and Krysten Ritter as two vampires (un)living in New York City with daunting love lives. I'm sticking with True Blood.
If you're in New York City tomorrow night (Friday, July 8) celebrate the
Out comedian and former Is This Awesome? co-host, Fortune Feimster, will be touring with the Comedians of Chelsea Lately starting in August. If you haven't seen Feimster live, I recommend you do so, immediately!
For all you Rizzoli & Isles lovers, Angie Harmon will be stopping by ABC's The View on Monday, July 11.
Lesbian/Bi Tweet of the Day:
If you live in Los Angeles The 29th Annual Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (aka Outfest) starts today. Check out the festival schedule and buy tickets at Outfest.org. Out filmmaker/writer/actress Guinevere Turner highly recommends the experience.


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There are many things you can do to help protect personal documents, privacy and identity when using public networks:
Secure Your Real-Time Traffic:
Prevent Others from Connecting to Your Laptop:
Before connecting to Wi-Fi hotspots, you should disable sharing of any files, folders and services you may not want others to view, use or edit.
You can view all your PCs shared folders in Windows XP:
- Access your PCs Control Panel
- Open Administrative Tools. If in the control panel is in category view, youll need to select the Performance and Maintenance category.
- Double-click on Computer Management.
- Click on Shared Folders and open the Shares folder.
You should see all your PCs shared directories. Keep in mind that by default, Windows XP adds a few shared directories (such as for remote administration); however, these should be protected from network access like on Wi-Fi hotspots. You should refer to the programs help documentation for more information. Typically, if a share path is of a specific personal directory, its likely a shared folder that others on the same network, such as hotspots, can view and/or edit.
You can edit the sharing preferences of folders in Windows XP:
1. Right-click on the folder, such as in My Computer, Windows Explorer, or on your desktop.
2. Select Sharing and Security.
3. Edit the settings in the Sharing tab, and click OK.
To protect yourself from intruders on Wi-Fi hotspots and the Internet, you should have personal firewall software installed and active while connected. You can either use Windows XPs built-in firewall utility, accessed via the Control Panel, or use third party software such as ZoneAlarm.
Make sure your operating system is up to date at all times. This ensures that youre protected with the latest fixes that may repair any security holes in the operating system.
Watch Out for "Evil-Twin Hotspots"
There are several things you can do to help verify the legitimacy of Wi-Fi hotspots:
Beware Public Workstations or PCs
However, exercise extreme caution when using corporate or other VPNs connected to a remote network that enables access to personal data. Any hosted VPN access or software made for access on public networks uses the same strong encryption (to protect the real-time traffic), but this does not enable remote connectivity to network files and servers. Therefore, if someone does get your VPN account information, they wont be given access to any files or servers.
Stay tuned for the solutions Wi-Fi hotspot operators can implement to increase wireless security at their venues.This article was first published on InternetNews.com. To read the full article, click here.
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text: With Islamophobia on the rise in Europe and the topic of U.S. talkshows of every political stripe, the nearly 4 million Muslims in Germany heartily welcomed one small gesture promoting inclusion at the start of the holy month of Ramadan on Aug. 11.German TV channel RTL II has launched a special service for Muslim viewers, informing them of the start and end of the daily fasting period by airing onscreen notices at dawn and dusk. "You can theorize all you like about integration, but we wanted to send a clear signal. RTL II makes programs for all people and followers of all religions. Just as every year we acknowledge Christmas and Easter in our programming, we wanted to recognize our viewers of the Muslim faith during Ramadan," says Carsten Molis, RTL II's head of marketing.


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In the fall of 2014 Meridian School District began a partnership with Communities in Schools of Whatcom County, an affiliate of the nation's largest dropout prevention organization, to better support at-risk youth and their families. The partnership will provide community connections to services and resources that include:
• A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult through mentoring and counseling programs
• A safe place to learn and grow through after-school programs, social and cultural events with parental involvement
• Health, dental and basic services, such as food and clothing, and supplemental educational programs, such as early childhood learning opportunities
• Skills and tools to use upon graduation, including career and academic support
• An opportunity to give back to peers and community through community service
The Mission of Communities in Schools is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. For more information about Communities in Schools visit the website here: Communities in Schools of Whatcom County
This year Meridian welcomes Taylor Lawson and Rachel Ramondetta to Meridian High School. In continuation of the work done by Tirra Seely, Taylor and Rachel have worked to connect Meridian High School with community volunteers to tutor students after school, mentor students, and provide school supplies and basic services such as after school snacks to hard working students. This year Meridian will see the return of the Peer Mentoring program, the after school Study Center and Tutoring Services, as well as several opportunities for students to receive basic needs, college/career readiness skills, and community service opportunities. Feel free to contact either Taylor or Rachel with any questions about this year's services or upcoming events.
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Customer Submitted Chest from Jim Fescina
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Below is a chest submitted to us from customer Jim Fescina. It was made for his daughter's wedding and uses our JB-107 stop hinges.Sometimes we get customer calls asking about the weight capabilities of some of our hinges. While we do not provide weight ratings, hopefully photos like this can give customers an idea of how [...]
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Here are two projects submitted to us by customer Timothy Stewart. The first is a small box with a portable divider using our hinges and latch. The second is a display case showcasing an American flag that also uses our hinges. Appropriate use of our American-made hardware and we couldn't be more impressed with the [...]
Customer Submitted Photo from Robert D.
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We have another set of photos from our long-time customer Bob Dickey. You can see his first submission here. The first is a jewelry box with shinto gate marquetry and made of quarter sewn sapele; the second is a sapele and canary wood jewelry box with an inlaid top. It was made for his granddaughter on her [...]
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We have a couple of photos from customer Steven Parker. The first is a humidor was commissioned for a Charity Silent Auction. The unit top was heavy enough Steve felt that 3 Brusso CB-407 would work to get the job done. Steve says using Routing template TJ-107 made fitting the hinges a breeze and concluded with a perfect [...]
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Here are some photos of a box submitted to us by Nicholas Poschl featuring our SR-638 side rail hinges. He currently works at High Country Woodworking and specializes in custom-made furniture, refinishing, and furniture restoration. We appreciate him sharing this project with us and look forward to seeing more works of his in the future. To see more [...]
Customer Submitted Box from Greg Bruck
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This is a small box submitted to us by Greg Bruck featuring our quadrant hinges. The addition of the lock and geometric design really give this project a unique, modern look and we appreciate Greg sharing this with us. Have work you'd like to share? Feel free to submit your work through our submission page.
Customer Submitted Photos from Kevin Stanton
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This humidor, which is made out of mahogany and built for a client in China, was submitted to us by Kevin Stanton and features our HD-680 quadrant hinges. It is always nice to see our products used on custom projects and we appreciate him sharing with us!Kevin runs a small furniture company in NYC. To see [...]
Art Deco Cabinet by Craig T.
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Here's another photo submission from customer Craig Thibodeau using Brusso Hardware's L-39 offset pivot hinges. Here's what he had to say about this beautifully constructed project:"This Art Deco cabinet was designed for a puzzle collector and incorporates several puzzles and hidden details in the construction. There is a 25 piece sliding tile puzzle with a marquetry [...]
Customer Submitted Photos from Luke Sellers
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This week we have a photoset of a really well-crafted box submitted to us by Luke Sellers using Brusso's CB-301 hinges. The turret (which, along with the latch, was custom made by Luke himself) on the right is pulled down by a spring, while the magnets embedded under tool steel hold tool heads to the slots. [...]
Customer Submitted Box from Scott Keith
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This is a walnut and makore jewelry box submitted to us by Scott Keith using Brusso's JB-102 stop hinges. "While I generally build larger furniture items, I found this smaller project to be very challenging, requiring a higher level of precision. That is exactly why I chose Brusso hinges."To see more of Scott's work be sure to [...]


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New Music: Nicki Minaj "Starships"
Remember when Nicki Minaj used to rap? Well, from the looks of it, those days are over. Here's her new single, produced by RedOne. If you like it, cop it on iTunes. Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded on April 3.
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Palace Winter
Palace Winter
Palace Winter are Copenhagen-based Australian singer-songwriter Carl Coleman and Danish producer and classically trained pianist Caspar Hesselager.
Since their debut single release in early 2015, the band have discovered an enthusiastic audience for their music. An EP 'Medication' was released later in that year, with debut album 'Waiting For The World To Turn' following in summer 2016. As their music spreads and word-of-mouth continues to build they enjoy considerable and growing support, with the likes of The Guardian, NME, The Line Of Best Fit and Gaffa already jumping on board alongside BBC 6 Music, where they've previously been play-listed for 5 weeks.
As a live band Palace Winter feed off the energy of the audience when they bring their self proclaimed atmospheric krautrock to the stage. It can often be a hypnotic experience with the band's wall of sound from the guitars and synth creating an intense vibe throughout the show
Since their first ever show in March 2015 their subsequent 60+ shows have included supporting Noel Gallagher, playing Guy Garvey's Meltdown and hitting European festivals including Roskilde, Latitude, Secret Garden Party, Citadel, Green Man, Sziget, Reeperbahn, By:larm, The Great Escape and Dot To Dot. Most recently they played to an ecstatic crowd at their sold-out Hoxton Bar and Kitchen show in London.
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Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades has struck a deal with the European Union and International Monetary Fund that will seize up to 40% of uninsured funds from wealthier depositors with over 100,000 euros and will not siphon funds from those below that amount.
The 10 billion euros ($13 billion) bailout plan calls for the Cyprus Popular Bank to be dissolved and all its viable assets transferred to the country's biggest bank, Bank of Cyprus.
Cypriot banks have imposed a 100 euros ATM withdraw limit, and Cyprus border officials at air and sea ports were ordered to confiscate the funds of any traveler attempting to leave with over 10,000 euros.
Russian depositors stand to lose big, as an estimated 20 billion euros of the 68 billion euros in Cypriot banks belong to Russians.
Investors reacted with shock and dismay. "Nobody can understand how they can do this– isn't it illegal?" said Arlene Skillett. "How can they just dock money from your account?"
Others, like Maria Zembyla, said the bailout tax is akin to theft. "It is robbery," said Zembyla. "People like us have been working for years, saving to pay for our children's studies and pensions and suddenly they steal a big share of this money. Russians that currently keep the economy afloat will leave the country along with their money."
Investors around the world are nervous that Cyprus's fiscal dysfunction may cause contagion throughout the region. Chief Morgan Stanley economist Joachim Fels said the possible deal sets "a worrying precedent with potentially systemic consequences if depositors in other periphery countries fear a similar treatment in the future."
But while the eurozone's Cypriot bank deal terms may be unprecedented, they are not all that different from the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy "effectively printing more money" out of thin air to pay for federal spending the nation cannot afford while suppressing interest rates at near zero. To be sure, Cyprus and the U.S. have vastly different asset profiles. But last December, the Fed announced it would begin buying up $85 billion a month in bonds as part of a third round of so-called "quantitative easing" (QE3). The move helped balloon the Fed's already enormous balance sheet. Since 2008, the Fed has more than tripled the size of its portfolio of assets to a record $3.189 trillion. The Fed also said it would continue to keep interest rates near zero until unemployment dropped to 6.5%. Critics say that decision effectively handed banks free money to invest elsewhere while leaving average investors with flat-lined interest rates on things like bank CDs and savings accounts–a move that, while more "orderly" than the Cypriot cash grab, is similar in principle.
As Stanford University Hoover Institution fellow Thomas Sowell points out, "When the federal government spends far beyond the tax revenues it has, it gets the extra money by selling bonds. The Federal Reserve has become the biggest buyer of these bonds, since it costs them nothing to create more money."
Sowell continues: "This new money buys just as much as the money you sacrificed to save for years. More money in circulation, without a corresponding increase in output, means rising prices. Although the numbers in your bank book may remain the same, part of the purchasing power of your money is transferred to the government. Is that really different from what Cyprus has done?"
Jonathon Trugman, writing in the NY Post, puts it more bluntly: "The Fed has been robbing America's poor and middle class and essentially underwriting the wealthy, the big banks and big business. The twisted maneuvers of grand larceny-like proportions have underwritten the greatest transfer of wealth this generation has ever seen." Still, both the Fed and the Cypriot cash seizure continue.
Cypriot banks are slated to open Thursday with capital controls firmly in place.


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Have you heard about the new The Lone Ranger movie? Chances are you have, and chances are you noticed that Johnny Depp will be playing the role of Tonto. Do you feel a little uneasy about that? Yeah, us too. The original Tonto character was created for the radio in the '30s, a time that was not necessarily known for its sensitivity to race and to cultural appropriation.
But today, a bit shy of a century later, things don't appear to have changed much — at least when it comes to this adaptation. It should also be noted that the film follows in the footsteps of an early TV series, in which producers cast Canadian Mohawk actor Jay Silverheels (his stage name, which, as Jezebel points out, allowed him to be more easily typecast for Native American roles than his real name, Harold Smith, might have done) as Tonto.
Now, we understand that one of the pillars of Spaghetti Western cinema is to purposefully rely on hackneyed stereotypes and extremely standardized characters and tropes, be they Cowboy, Indian, or bustier-clad Wench. And yet, the feeling remains. There are obviously multiple issues with this character, not to mention the fact that the Disney film will still feature the typical broken English originally written into the TV and radio scripts. Johnny Depp acknowledges this: "I started thinking about Tonto and what could be done in my own small way to… 'Eliminate' isn't possible — but reinvent the relationship, to attempt to take some of the ugliness thrown on the Native Americans, not only in The Lone Ranger, but the way Indians were treated throughout history of cinema, and turn it on its head." It should also be noted that Depp was officially welcomed into the Comanche Nation, in addition to reports by Disney that Native American response to the film has been overwhelmingly positive.
Can a Disney movie accomplish all that? We're not sure. And while we still get a queasy feeling watching the trailer (above), we're at least glad it's being talked about, although does feel like a case of too little, much too late. But what do you think? Tell us, or better yet, tell the men in charge. At 1:00 p.m. PST (4:00 p.m. EST) today, Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer, director Gore Verbinski, and producer Jerry Bruckheimer will be engaging in a live Yahoo! Q&A. Join in by sharing your questions on Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #LoneRanger, then see how it plays out in the livestream below — you'd better believe we'll be watching!


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On Sun, 15 Oct 2006, Rui del-Negro wrote: > By the way, I've noticed that in XHTML 1.1 <noscript> seems to have been > "promoted": As described in prose at http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml-modularization/abstract_modules.html#s_scriptmodule XHTML 1.1 makes <noscript> an element that may appear both at block level and at inline level, so in that sense it solves your validation problem. XHTML 1.1 is, however, an exercise in futility, and you could as well use a DTD modified from the XHTML 1.0 DTD by a relaxation of <noscript> rules. This would let you see that you _otherwise_ follow XHTML 1.0 rules and not the XHTM 1.1 rules (some of which mean that pages cannot work on real-life browsers, e.g. as regards to image maps). > I tried simply changing the doctype of these pages to 1.1 and the validator > doesn't complain about the <noscript> being there (and everything else > validates, and the page looks fine). Well, I _still_ think that the ultimate problem remains - you are using document.write, since if you weren't, the problem probably wouldn't arise. -- Jukka "Yucca" Korpela, http://www.cs.tut.fi/~jkorpela/Received on Monday, 16 October 2006 06:10:26 UTC
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McCarren Park
The Daily Plant : Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Restoration Of McCarren Park Pool Swims Forward
On December 7, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe broke ground on the restoration of McCarren Pool in the neighborhoods of Greenpoint and Williamsburg. The $50 million revitalization of this Works Progress Administration-era facility is one of eight regional parks throughout the five boroughs that will be redeveloped as part of PlaNYC, the City's long-term plan to build a greener, greater New York. Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Benepe were joined at the groundbreaking by Borough President Marty Markowitz, Assembly Member Joseph R. Lentol, and Council Member David Yassky.
"As part of PlaNYC, we pledged to restore McCarren Pool to its former glory," said Mayor Bloomberg. "Thanks to the support of many community organizations who have worked side by side with the Parks Department, today we are fulfilling that promise and breaking ground on a $50 million revitalization of this historic landmark. The restored McCarren Pool will at long last return as not only a swimming pool but also as a year-round recreational destination."
"The restoration of McCarren Pool is a dream come true for all New Yorkers," said Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe. "Thanks to Mayor Bloomberg's commitment through PlaNYC, this historic WPA-era pool that had been abandoned for more than a generation is finally being transformed, providing for swimming in the summer, ice skating in the winter, and year-round indoor fitness and recreation. I am grateful to the entire community for their advocacy and their input into this facility, which will be a state-of-the-art recreational oasis for the neighborhood."
Under PlaNYC, $50 million was allocated to fund the renovation of the historic McCarren pool and to develop a year-round recreation center. The redesign also allows for a conversion of the pool to an ice skating rink during the winter months; construction of a year-round recreation center with gym, weight and cardio rooms, multipurpose community rooms, and office spaces; and preservation and restoration of the historic bathhouse building and entry arch. Rogers Marvel Architects LLP designed the restorations with extensive input from the community through a series of public listening sessions.
McCarren Pool was one of 11 public pools opened in the summer of 1936 by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and Parks Commissioner Robert Moses. It closed in 1984 due to deterioration of its infrastructure and public opposition to its renovation. The site was abandoned for more than 20 years and was an example of urban blight. Beginning in 2005, the empty pool basin reopened as an interim performance venue, hosting a variety of entertainment events including concerts, dance performances, and film screenings. The McCarren Pool complex represents an important opportunity to enhance recreational opportunities and improve open space for the growing North Brooklyn community.
Located within the 35-acre McCarren Park, the McCarren Pool complex is anticipated to reopen during the spring of 2012.
Other regional parks that will be developed as part of PlaNYC are High Bridge and Fort Washington Park in Manhattan; Soundview Park in the Bronx; Calvert Vaux Park in Brooklyn; Highland Park and Rockaway Beach in Queens; and Ocean Breeze Park on Staten Island.
…to Parkies born on December 9: Construction Project Managers Clement Jolaoso and Shridat Nehall; Urban Park Ranger Laurene Dixon; City Planner Ilan Kutok; Carpenter Pasquale Rullo; and City Park Workers Harry Avenia and Nancy Santana.
"Get the facts, or the facts will get you."
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- NEW YORKERS ACROSS THE FIVE BOROUGHS "TREE-CYCLE" AT 21st ANNUAL MULCHFEST
- NYC Parks Issues Request For Expressions Of Interest For Ice Skating Rink And/or Winter Activities At Mccarren Park Pool


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Aaron Renn has a slightly odd piece in New Geography in which he argues that, basically, the most-cited models of progressive urbanism don't have enough black people in them:
The standard list includes Portland, Seattle, Austin, Minneapolis, and Denver. In particular, Portland is held up as a paradigm, with its urban growth boundary, extensive transit system, excellent cycling culture, and a pro-density policy. These cities are frequently contrasted with those of the Rust Belt and South, which are found wanting, often even by locals, as "cool" urban places.
But look closely at these exemplars and a curious fact emerges. If you take away the dominant Tier One cities like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles you will find that the "progressive" cities aren't red or blue, but another color entirely: white.
In fact, not one of these "progressive" cities even reaches the national average for African American percentage population in its core county. Perhaps not progressiveness but whiteness is the defining characteristic of the group.
This strikes me as largely an adventure in definitional games. Why would you take an accounting of American cities that leaves out the three largest cities? Should we really list Travis County, TX (i.e., Austin) as part of a phenomenon called "The White City" when its proportion of non-Hispanic whites — 51.8% — is dramatically below the national average? Austin is a bit less black than the country as a whole, in other words, but it's also less white. Rather than an disproportionately white city, it's a disproportionately Hispanic and Asian city.
But to take what I think is the ray of truth here, if you take a place that's under-invested for decades in walkable urbanism and then create a bit of walkable urbanism the tendency is for that bit to become very expensive. And since African-American households have lower incomes and substantially less wealth than white households, the tendency is for the walkable urban places to become white. But to raise this as an objection to building walkable urbanism is like saying that we shouldn't try to have great public schools, because poor people might not be able to afford to live near them. That's totally backwards — the inability of poor people to afford to live in good school districts highlights the need for more good educational opportunities not fewer. By the same token, if investments in walkable urbanism cause prices to shoot up and price people out of the area that shows that we need more walkable urbanism.
Meanwhile, a number of "uncool" sunbelt cities are working to change their policies. Miami Mayor Manny Diaz is pushing for bicycles, there are newish light rail systems in Houston and Dallas and Phoenix, etc. And I'm not sure why majority-black Washington DC — home of by far the biggest and most successful example of postwar urban rail investment in America — doesn't count as an example of progressive transportation policy.


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(Nov. 19, 2009) In mid-November 2009, Norway and Finland signed an agreement in which they committed to cooperation with Russia on removing radioactive batteries from the Baltic Sea. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in Helsinki, Finland, by Norweigan Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finnish Foreign Minister Alexander Stubb. The two countries will work with Russia on removing strontium batteries in lighthouse lanterns along the Russian Baltic coast. Støre described the batteries as "a hazard to health and the environment" as well as a "potential security threat." He went on to stress the importance of cooperation with Russia on replacing the batteries with solar power units. (Rolleiv Solholm, Cooperation on Removing Radioactive Batteries, NORWAY POST, Nov. 18, 2009, available at http://www.norwaypost.no/content/view/22752/26/.)
There are 71 lighthouse lanterns that will be removed by Norway and Finland; Russia and France will remove 16 others. The project will be funded by NOK47 million (about US$8.4 million) from Norway and NOK12.5 million (about US$2.2 million) from Finland. (Id.)


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This is a story of two empires, Bharatpur and Rampur. The king of Bharatpur, Raja Projohar Singh, had two wives. Raja Projohar Singh's younger brother was Vikram Singh. His son was Kanchan Singh (Amjed Khan). Raja Projohar Singh's elder queen was once kidnapped by Vikram Singh diplomatically because she was about to give birth to Raja Projohan Singh's child. He was afraid that if she gives birth to the kings child then their child would become the next king of the empire. But somehow she escapes and takes shelter in a temple and gives birth to the child Bhola (Uttam Kumar). But after few year Vikram Singh comes to know about her and he goes to the remple and kills her but her son escapes and runs away. But when his mother was killed he notices the cutmarks on the killers back and a missing toe. On the other hand, Raja Projohan Singh's younger queen also gives birth to their child Uday (Uttam Kumar). Vikram Singh kidnaps their child imprisons him. Sulakshana Pandit (Radha) was the princess of Rampur. One day the Senapati of Bharatpur notices Bhola in a village and takes him to his empire because of his resemblance with Uday. They want Bhola to act as the king of Bharatpur empire till Uday comes back. At first, Bhola refused to be a part of it but later when he saw Vikram Singh he agreed to play the game. One day he sees Radha and they fall in love with each other. Bhola recognised Vikram Singh through the cut mark on his back. He decides to take revenge of his mother's murder. He reached to the place (Bijoygarh) where they had imprisoned Uday. Bhola was also unaware of the fact that he was the elder son of Raja Projohar Singh. But when the senapati and dewan of Bharatpur empire saw the necklace in Bhola's hand which belonged to their Maharani, they came to know that he was the elder son of Raja Projohar Singh. At last Bhola reaches his ultimate destination and saves Uday from the control of Vikram Singh. Bhola leaves the empire in the control of Uday and goes away. Radha also leaves everything and goes away with Bhola.
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Napoli sei grande e bella!
Greatings from Milan
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The average overdraft charge of $35 on an average overdraft of $36 amounts to an annualised interest rate of more than 5,000%! Is this part of the banking sector's revenue business model?
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In the UK, the mis-selling of expensive Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) for unemployment alongside bank loan products has been rife.
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Required disclosure documents run an average of 111 pages and often hide penalty and fee information in several places so that customers cannot easily find it.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, created by Congress last year as part of financial reform, has broad authority to ban unfair or abusive practices in financial products and services.
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A new report by the Pew Charitable Trust's Safe Checking in the Electronic Age Project analysed the policies of America's 10 largest banks.
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The banks deserve to make money on these transactions. However, most of the banks studied also reserve the right to reorder transactions in ways that maximise overdraft fees.
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The study by Pew Charitable Trust's Safe Checking in the Electronic Age Project thinks so. They believe much of those overdraft fees result from tricky disclosure, processing and fee schemes.
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I often experience usability issues with UK banks. Dead links is the most common issue, but I guess you will have a hard time to claim that dead links made you loose money :)
Banks really do get away with far more than other industries could ever try. I always have to remind my bank that they are working for me... it's like insurance guys who apparently don't know that I pay them to represent me.
I can't tell you how much this frustrates me!!! I've complained to my bank (Halifax) on several occasions regarding their poor user experience for checking your credit card statement online. Basically they bury it down and show it off the page in a totally different section and make it a hell of a lot more difficult than checking your regular bank accounts, which means that although I login regularly I don't get notified of upcoming payments required, my credit card balance, etc. They only send out letters after you've missed the payment, not before. It's all a trick to get you to miss the payment in the first place. I really dislike them for this and the fact that I can't login without them trying to sell me something AFTER i've logged in. I don't even read it because their sales schpeel is there EVERY time i log in. If it was less regular I probably would read it.
Jimmy I couldn't agree with you more. Retail banking's lack of customer-centric design is a complete joke and deserves major disruptions. Unfortunately the whole industry is insulated by major regulatory and capital barriers... this holds back sharp-minds ready to tackle these problems on a boot-strap who would otherwise already be changing the game. The good news is that there are a sprinkling of startups making progress in carving out very specific spaces and doing them right (Square in payments, Mint.com in personal finances analytics, Zopa.com in P2P lending).
And to your question on whether penalty fees are a core component of current account income... I was part of a team back in 2008 reviewing one of the UK's leading high-street banks ~10m current accounts to advise what they could do to cope with new legislation to remove penalty fees. This bank in question saw over 40% annual income across their 10m accounts coming from ridiculous overdraft fees and were desperately struggling to work-out how to pivot their pricing to cope with this 40% reducing to 5%... they couldn't accept the critical customer-centric design principle that a customer should only pay for something where they experience value. So. Emphatically. YES.
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