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From frisky anthems like "Bad Girls" and "Hot Stuff" to club anthem "Last Dance," Donna Summer provided the soundtrack to the '70s.
Now, PEOPLE honors the late singer, who died May 17 after a battle with cancer, with a Spotify playlist of her most memorable songs.
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The Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space (Captain Underpants #3 PB)
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A spectacular special edition of the third book in the Captain Underpants series, featuring a magic-motion lenticular cover and a bonus CD-ROM of songs and videos for just $12.99.
This fun-filled Collectors' Edition of George and Harold's third epic adventure is perfect for Captain Underpants fans and for newcomers to the series. This time, the boys join forces with the Waistband Warrior to battle three incredibly naughty cafeteria ladies who are actually aliens in disguise In addition to cool lenticular art that changes when you move the cover, this deluxe hardcover edition contains an exclusive CD-ROM filled with super-silly songs, music videos, games, and more
Dav Pilkey has written and illustrated numerous popular, award-winning books for children, including the Captain Underpants and Dumb Bunnies series; DOG BREATH, winner of the California Young Reader Medal; and THE PAPERBOY, a Caldecott Honor Book. He lives with his wife in the Pacific Northwest. Visit him online at www.pilkey.com.


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Wildlife Rehabilitators Advisory Committee to Form
The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife will be forming a Wildlife Rehabilitators Advisory Committee to improve the state's wildlife rehabilitation program and the care that is provided to injured and orphaned wildlife. The committee will engage in dialogue with, and solicit views from, New Jersey licensed wildlife rehabilitators to discuss issues of concern and recommend action to the division.
Resumes are now being accepted from all interested applicants. Applications will be reviewed for a person's expertise, experience and geographic distribution throughout the state. Appointments to the committee will be made by Amy Cradic, the DEP Natural and Historic Resource Group Assistant Commissioner.
The nine-member committee shall be comprised of individuals and representatives of government-funded and non-profit status groups. The committee will include one avian rehabilitator, three mammal rehabilitators, one reptile/amphibian rehabilitator, one veterinarian, one representative from the Endangered and Nongame Species Advisory Committee, one representative from the NJ Fish and Game Council, and a representative from another state department. It is intended that the makeup of the committee will reflect all areas of the state (north, central and south).
The chair of the committee shall be a licensed NJ wildlife rehabilitator, who is nominated by committee members and appointed by the DEP Assistant Commissioner.
Committee members' terms will be three years, while the chairperson will serve a one-year term. Meetings will be held twice yearly or based on need, throughout the State, and will be open to the public.
Resumes and cover letters from those persons interested in appointment to the Wildlife Rehabilitators Advisory Committee should be mailed by September 9, 2011, to:
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Bomb Queen
"ROYAL FLUSH, QUEEN HIGH" In the twisted town of New Port City, the only thing the population of criminals and murderers need is the cruel icon of injustice and amoral behavior: Bomb Queen! But political outsider, Robert Woods, believes the citizens need peace and equality, so he does the unthinkable - brings a Hero to town. Will the war over New Port City bring democracy, or violent destruction? Collects BOMB QUEEN #1-4, plus bonus material!
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Movies on Trial
The Legal System on the Silver ScreenBook - 2002
The popular culture of American law has never played a larger role than it does today in shaping the way we think about lawyers and the legal system. Our very definition of justice is now inseparable from motion picture and television images and popular legal narratives, from Hollywood westerns and O. J. Simpson to Law and Order and John Grisham. In Movies on Trial , law professor and movie aficionado Anthony Chase sorts out some of the complex and often contradictory notions Americans have about the legal system. He uses movies to investigate and inventory many of our deepest beliefs about law and politics, and provides a strong historical and intellectual context throughout. Analyzing Dirty Harry and True Believer for their commentary on the Miranda ruling and criminal procedure, and explaining tort law via The Verdict and A Civil Action , Chase also employs Three Kings to reveal changes in international law and The Rise to Power of Louis XIV to explore the rise of the modern state. Through the lens of film, he is able to describe and analyze the symbiosis between the image of law and its actual practice in our cultural imagination, in a genuinely illuminating and entertaining book.
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Gondola Romantica
Romantic Gondola Cruises on the St. Croix
The Water Is High and So Are Our Spirits!
There are high water alerts for the St. Croix right now. We love high water on the river! No-wake rules are in effect, making the whole river smoother and quieter. And there are some special spots that are only available during high water times.
Spring rains have made the river banks lush and full and temperatures are perfect for a cruise. So come join us.
Enjoy the romance of Venice blended with the beauty of the St. Croix River and the charm of Stillwater.
Plan an especially romantic proposal, celebrate a birthday, wedding or anniversary, or just get away to a relaxing cruise on the river. You can book a sunlit daytime cruise or a moonlit evening cruise.
We can't even begin to express how wonderful our gondola romantica ride was! It was definitely the highlight of our trip and one we plan to do again. Ramo was so very informative, not too much so that it invaded our romantic interlude, but just as much as we wanted.
There is not a thing we would suggest changing and we will definitely be back as well as recommend this to all of our friends.Dan & Ramona
We had a gondola ride with Noah on Friday at 9 pm and it was perfect! We were celebrating our 1 year wedding anniversary and both my husband and I agree that the best part of celebrating in Stillwater was the gondola ride. Noah was so polite and professional, but still fun. The ride was beautiful and when he starting singing it was over the top great!
Thanks Gondola Romantica for an amazing evening!Jacquie
Thank you for an unforgettable night! I can imagine that there are many couples who get engaged on your boat 🙂 but I hope that you were blessed in a special way this evening!
Thank you for your services to us! We are probably getting married over Thanksgiving weekend of this year 🙂 God bless!Will and Jennifer
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While your gondolier quietly rows behind you, enjoy a gourmet picnic provided by us or bring your own picnic and beverage.
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You'll find sinking into our cushioned seats very relaxing. If the night turns a little cool, we provide down comforters for snuggling.
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We launch from Stillwater, a cozy community situated between the bluffs along the river valley and located just 20 miles east of downtown St. Paul and 26 miles from downtown Minneapolis. With its many B&Bs, eateries, antique shops, and art and book dealers, Stillwater is a favorite tourist destination.
Make a day or weekend of your trip to Stillwater – it's packed with things to do.
One of our favorite attractions is the Stillwater Trolley – complete your river tour by getting a 45 minute narrated land-based tour of Stillwater.
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I Broke The Time
Professor Timothy created an times machine which destroyed the time, all the days and hours got mixed up. To help professor get the things right, you have to finish 7 levels, each level represents one day, your task in which is to collect 24 clocks, one for each hour. Complete all seven levels , time will be restored. But finding the clock is not that simple for there will be time clones of professor timothy when you collect some of the clock with "!" mark on it. Watch out for time clones, meet any of them will cause a time paradox. Which means you have no choice but start over. Use W A S D or ↑ ↓ ← → to control the character, go ahead and save the world!
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quantum network? what the hell?
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well, if you can dig up any technical papers or references i'd appreciate it. i've got access to quite a few physics electronic journals, and i can probably get access to engineering ones if anyone's actually tinkering with the damn things yet.
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RALEIGH, N.C. – – Country music singer Kellie Pickler was presented with the Heart for the Warrior Award from the USO of North Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Ninth Annual Salute to Freedom Gala in Raleigh, N.C. The award is given to those who, through their selfless service and contributions, continuously lift the spirits of the troops and their families.
Pickler, an Albemarle, N.C. native, participated in her first USO tour in 2007. Since then, she has performed for more than 30,000 troops stationed in eight different countries.
"I am so honored to be here," said Pickler during her acceptance speech. "I am so blessed to have such a beautiful friendship with the people that make up the USO. I come from a military family. I've always had a great deal of respect for our service men and women. I work a lot with the USO, I love working with them. We've been able to do so many tours overseas. To be in a position where you can take a little piece of home to your service men and women, why would you not do that? They need to know we have their back because they have ours."
The Gala honored service members and people from the community who support America's military heroes. As part of the evening's festivities, the USO of North Carolina held a live auction which included a signed guitar from Pickler. The winning bidder was Frank Stewart, who paid $4,900 for the guitar. In total, the Live Auction raised $81,550.
The Black River Entertainment recording artist will release her fourth album, The Woman I Am, on Nov. 11. The album, which features her current single, "Little Bit Gypsy," is available now for pre-sale orders at www.KelliePickler.com. Pickler will also perform on "CMA Country Christmas," which will tape in Nashville at the Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 8 and is scheduled to air on the ABC Television Network on Dec. 2.
Country singer Kellie Pickler receives the Heart for the Warrior Award at the USO of North Carolina's Ninth Annual Salute to Freedom Gala in Raleigh, N.C. on Oct. 19.
Photographer: Jess Isaiah Levin
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Tweet of the Day
Thursday, November 19, 2015
- If soccer bcms showcase of inclusion, integrity & respect, it will create equity, tolerance & progress #WomenInFifa @vandey01
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
- Hope when Zlatan comes to MLS he just shows up at the club he wants to play for and starts his presser, 'Zlatan doesn't go in allocation.' @TotalMLS
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
- I think many kids in the US - including in the DA - spend more time driving to/from practice than actually training. Never Mind pick up. @24x7soccerus
Monday, November 16, 2015
- Well, gang, I just submitted the application. Guess we'll find out if I can be a professional writer, or if I'll be relegated to blogging. @ChadHoll
Sunday, November 15, 2015
- For the record, 'loss of consciousness' is definition 1A for a concussion. Lying is now defining our sports culture. @TaylorTwellman
Saturday, November 14, 2015
- Ferran Soriano: 'The MLS product is a fantastic product and will win in the end.' @TheGoalkeeper
Friday, November 13, 2015
- Stuff we learned in late 2010: Bradley & Jones can't play together in central midfield together b/c they don't protect the back line. #USMNT @MLSanalyst
- Jurgen, post-game, after 8-7 loss: 'I wanted to throw Nagbe into the cold watah which is why i subbed him in for Guzan at halftime. /shrugs' @MLSist
Thursday, November 12, 2015
- I spent 3 months and about 45 drafts trying to work through my thoughts on Klinsmann as a coach and leader. @bwarshaw14
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
- It is sort of fun that there's a traditionalist, old school set in American Soccer. @FakeJPD
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
- So ridiculous. '@ChampgneSoccer: The rivalry begins @OKCEnergy billboard in front of the Vayo OKC launch.' @TheOffsideRules
Monday, November 09, 2015
- To be fair, Patrick Viera has watched as much college soccer as every other MLS coach this season. @FutbolIntellect
- I thought Patrick Viera was the new York City manager, funny how one capital letter changes everything. @pieandbov
Sunday, November 08, 2015
- RIP first edition of my #FCDvSEA postgame writeup. And second edition. And third edition. Insanity in Frisco. @AviCreditor
- Still remember broadcasts from Dragon Stadium so seeing a big crowd in Frisco completely into this game will never get old #DALvSEA @rjandolina
Saturday, November 07, 2015
- Fantastic assist from Deulofeu to assist Lukaku. But he can't pass, right? @FutbolSergi
Friday, November 06, 2015
- Jozy Altidore turns 26 today, still only 26. His MLS Draft feels like it was 20 years ago. @SoccerByIves
Thursday, November 05, 2015
- Nope, we won't consider an MLS Cup winning coach. We want a coach and a front office who are running this franchise into the ground. @BurgundyWave
Wednesday, November 04, 2015
- .@Judge_wolff on #MLSinSA via @SABizJournal - 'There is one market left in Texas for MLS, I don't want us to fall behind Austin.' @MLSinSA
Tuesday, November 03, 2015
- The Jason Kreis tell all interview is going to be awesome. Someone with more pull than us, please make it happen @TotalMLS
Monday, November 02, 2015
- NYCFC short list of coaches.. 1) Jose Mourinho 2) Jurgen Klinsmann 3) Ronald McDonald @Ben_Jata
Seeing Messi retire from international football makes you appreciate him even more while here's here. Best player to ever play the game.


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The Collective is proud to announce its second season!
We are happy to share our exciting second season lineup. Bringing back old favorites, introducing new programs, instating new series, holding special events, and inviting some of the biggest names in jazz to Buffalo, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
"Buffalo has a new voice when it comes to the jazz scene. Buffalo Jazz Collective... was formed to ensure that this city's jazz future is as solid as its past."
— Buffalo rising
"Consistently impressive..."
— Rohn Emke, Buffalo SPREE | Second Sunday's at the Buffalo History Museum
With Second Sunday's at the Buffalo History Museum, and shows at the renowned Nietzsche's on Allen, MusicalFare Theatre, Flying Bison Brewing Company, Carnegie Art Center and more, the Buffalo Jazz Collective has solidified itself as a major force on the Western New York jazz scene.
Our First Season
Our first season was a whirlwind of activity! We worked hard to live up to our mission of preserving, celebrating and advancing jazz in Western New York through our many performances, educational opportunities for Buffalo Public School students, and media collaborations. We look forward to continuing our efforts in the new season
Since October 2016, we have held 18 major performances at 7 area venues. For these, we hired 29 of the top local jazz musicians and 9 special guest performers from NYC, Toronto, and Rochester; most with ties to Western New York!
Thanks to the combined efforts of the BJC and Buffalo Public Schools Music Department, we launched the All City Jazz Ensemble. It is a high school jazz band comprised of top instrumentalists from BAVPA, City Honors, Hutch Tech, Olmsted, and South Park.
In Collaboration with Crosswater Digital Media, we participated in a virtual reality, 360 spatial audio recording session in Buffalo State's Ciminelli Recital Hall. CHeck out the Crosswater Digital Media Facebook page to view those amazing recordings!
Get Involved
Most of what we were able to accomplish this past year was made possible with the help of our generous supporters. We received over 40 donations totaling more than $12,000! We thank each of you very much, and would also like to thank Artist Services Initiative of WNY for awarding us a Give for Greatness Grant (our first of hopefully many successful grant attempts!).
As we look to expand our offerings in the future, we would very much appreciate you considering making a tax-deductible donation in 2017. Please visit our donor page to view suggested amounts and different categories.


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Breakbeat Era – Ultra Obscene lyrics
I see you can you see I
Paper thin made of neon
Weekend come I gotta see you
Take your time and consider
Don't be down I'll make you better
Got the back to the letter
Meet me down by the river
Lay me down and pull the trigger
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You and me - ah -
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Ultra obscene
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One of the 56 times Attorney General Eric Holder answered "I don't know" to a question during his unpleasant House Judiciary hearing on Wednesday pertained to the Born Alive Infants Protection Act. It's been around since 2002, but Holder doesn't know if it's been enforced. Ever.
"There have been 18,000 opportunities a year" since the law was passed, observed Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ). "So I'm just wondering if you've even enforced it once?"
"I don't know whether there was enforcement during the Bush Administration or the Obama Administration since the passage of the law in 2002," Holder replied. "I just don't know what the statistics are."
Which is strange, because as Holder himself noted, "I have three kids and I am, interestingly, married to a woman who is an obstetrician, a gynecologist, very accomplished in her field." Maybe they have an agreement not to discuss certain topics over dinner. He doesn't ask if she knows anything about abortionists running afoul of the Born Alive Infants Protection Act, and she doesn't ask him what happened to all those guns he sent to Mexico.
One might think Holder would spend a few minutes brushing up on the history of that law before appearing before House Republicans, right after abortion freak show Kermit Gosnell was convicted on multiple counts of first-degree murder, particularly since his boss notoriously opposed legal protection for born-alive infants when he was an Illinois state senator. But it should be clear to everyone by now that Eric Holder doesn't put any more effort into his job than Barack Obama does into his. They both live in a perpetual state of happy ignorance. In fact, Holder echoed Obama when he claimed to have learned of HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius' possibly illegal shakedown of insurance companies by reading newspapers.
The funniest part of Holder's appearance before the House was when he melted down and began angrily demanding respect from Oversight Committee chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA). Respect? For what? You earn respect by doing your job.
The Chicago Sun-Times is hearing rumors that Holder is done for, and Obama is looking at Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick as a possible replacement. Maybe Holder will find out he's been replaced when he reads about it in the newspapers.


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About OSU
Outstanding programs, people, and location make Oregon State an exciting and vibrant university — one that is internationally renowned. Oregon State University is Oregon's land grant, sea grant, space grant and sun grant university, with over 26,000 students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries.
- OSU programs in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Pharmacy, and a variety of other areas are nationally recognized for high quality.
- With graduate degree programs in more than 100 areas, OSU offers exceptional opportunities for study and research. Visit degree programs for more information.
- More undergraduate classes are taught by top professors with national reputations for research and teaching than at most other major universities.
- You'll find a beautiful 570-acre campus with numerous parklike areas for playing, relaxing, and studying.
- Corvallis, with just over 55,000 residents, is an ideal and safe college town.
- OSU is located in the middle of Oregon's finest recreational and scenic areas. For those not familiar with our state, check out this Corvallis slide show, which highlights many of our scenic wonders.
Campus Life
- Students have access to more than 300 clubs and organizations, as well as numerous lectures, concerts, cultural and social activities. Visit Things to Do to find the summer activities for you.
- OSU offers 14 residence halls, four cooperative houses, and more than 42 sororities and fraternities, providing a full range of living and social options. Visit Summer Housing & Dining to learn more about your living options during Summer Session.
- Students enjoy Pac-12 Conference athletics, plus numerous intramural, recreational, and club sports.
To learn more about our University, visit About OSU on the main OSU website.


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MEMum presents the second article in a series of three about the recent 12th Invest In ME International Conference (IIMEC12) in London.
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Ancient Nuclear Receptor VDR With New Functions: Microbiome and Inflammation
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SUEZ has a network of over 100 sites and facilities. Find your nearest SUEZ site using our Interactive Map.
Have you ever wondered what happens to your rubbish and recycling after the truck picks it up?
SUEZ's SAWT Advanced Resource Recovery Technology Facility at Kemps Creek is one of the first of a new generation of resource recovery facilities.
At SAWT, organic and recyclable materials are removed from municipal (household) waste and used to create compost which can then be used in mine site rehabilitation, agriculture and forestry. Source separated food and garden organics are also processed at the SAWT facility creating high grade compost which can be used in horticulture, parks and gardens.
The tour starts at the Elizabeth Drive Education Centre and takes you inside the facility to see the machinery at work. An experienced SUEZ guide will take you through the entire process of turning waste into a resource. Special presentations and activities for all ages are run at the Education Centre in conjunction with the tour.
Tours of our Kemps Creek Facility are provided free of charge for and on behalf of our commercial and municipal customers.
If you are a current customer, or if you represent a school or community group within a council area serviced by SUEZ Recycling & waste recovery, contact our Education Support Officer, Kristal Di Lucchio, on 02 8887 6101 or at firstname.lastname@example.com
In order to meet local councils' growing needs for environmentally responsible ways to process waste, extract resources and reduce landfill, SUEZ is planning to upgrade the Kemps Creek SAWT facility. For more information, please refer to the link below:


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Think giraffes should hold their heads up high? Well, they shouldn't... because relative to the sauropod dinosaurs--the longest necked animals to ever exist--they just can't.
Check out the story at Scicurious to learn more about the recent PeerJ publication: Why sauropods had long necks; and why giraffes have short necks


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The Orange Conference '17 Recap
Whoa! I'm still in recovery mode from Orange '17 as it was an amazing 3 days. This year it seemed like every session I went to was flat out amazing where I learned a ton.
So, as I process still, here are some blog posts of the sessions I went to as well as some others from around Orange. Also, here are some quotes that I heard that stood out to me:
YM Sidekick Orange Blog Posts
- "Reimagining Senior Sunday" Notes
- "Parenting Teens in a [insert Social Media Platform] World" Notes
- "Growing Young" Notes
- "Building a Year Long Event Strategy for Students" Notes
- "10 Ways to Focus Your Student Ministry around Volunteers this Year" Notes
Other Orange Blogs:
- 20 Powerful Leadership Quotes From #OC17 Session 1 by Corey Jones
- Kill the Spider by Matt Norman
- Top 10 ways to survive reentry from #OC17 by Ben Kerns
- Overheard at #OC17 by Frank Bealer
- Vertical vs. Horizontal Morality by Steve Cullum
- OC#17 Rundown 17.1 by Cory Sullivan
- "Mr. Rodgers didn't qualify who gets to be his neighbor. Jesus didn't qualify who could be his neighbor" – Jon Acuff
- "Parenting is one of the loneliest jobs in the parent. If we are for our neighbors we never let parents parent alone." – Carlos Whittaker
- "Sometimes it takes a party A party is any effort to celebrate to serve and enjoy each other in a way that adds value to life." – Reggie Joiner
- "Where were you when I was 12?" – A Brothel Madam asked this to Danielle Strickland when she was telling Danielle her story.
- "The reason why we should be generous is because it helps people" – Andy Stanley
- "If our church went out of business, would the community even notice?" – Jeff Henderson
- "How do we become the best church FOR the neighborhood?" – Kara Powell
- "If you hold a grudge long enough that grudge will start holding you" – Jud Wilhite
- "Don't be right. Be Jesus." – Bob Goff
- "If Jesus did it…we should do it…if we don't do it…the ones who follow us won't do it" – Doug Fields
What about you? What stood out to you from the Orange Conference? Share them and your experiences below or on social media use my twitter handle @tapounder when you share.


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WestportREADS: "The Longest Way Round is the Shortest Way Home": Homecoming in "Bettyville"
Dr. Mark Schenker, Dean of Academic Affairs in Yale College, will give a talk on the theme of homecoming in Bettyville and other works of literature and myth. In his memoir, George Hodgman returns home not for a visit or a holiday, but for a new life, a life that is a blend of his past and his present, of his Midwestern roots and his adulthood in New York City, of his middle age and his mother's end of life. Robert Frost wrote, "Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in." In Hodgman's case, he did not have to go home in the sense that Frost meant, nor was he so much taken in as having to take in his mother (he describes himself in the book as a "care inflictor"). But even in his caregiving, he remains the son and gives Betty her due as the mother.
Dean Schenker will consider various examples of coming home after traveling, in James Joyce's phrase, "the longest way round"—that is, having experiences that not only change what "home" is, but also who we are when we return there
Mark J. Schenker has been at Yale College since 1990. He is currently a senior associate dean of the College and dean of academic affairs. Born and raised in New York City, he received his Ph.D. in English Literature from Columbia University and has taught at Columbia, New York University, and Trinity College (Hartford). Dean Schenker has led book discussion series in public libraries and other venues in Connecticut for over 30 years and lectures frequently on literature and film for public audiences. He was the recipient of the 2001 Wilbur Cross Award for Outstanding Humanities Scholar, presented by the Connecticut Humanities Council.
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Recipe To Riches – World Food Week
It was World Food and the three finalists were Nillawan with her cheaper version of XO sauce she was also a software engineer, Leo with a chimichirri sauce and Manju with vegetable samosas.
Why wasn't the chimichurri in the condiments heat last week?
Manju who came to Australia from India when she married had not cooked prior to it and she clearly caught the cooking bug as she said she was excited to work in a commercial kitchen.
Leo could not even identify parsley and picked up coriander. Lucky he asked Ed for his opinion. However he struggled with the big batch up and his sauce came out too acidic.
Nillawan's sauce thought it was texturally interesting as she kept the seafood chunks in. She responded she probably agreed with it.
Manju's samosa were the best and she was the first to be safe and Nillawan was the other one.
However she was not so smart with the marketing and she was confused and rambling when she was talking to Nobby.
I disagreed regarding changing the name of the XO sauce to Hong Thai sauce, if I saw it was on the shelves I would not know what it was.
Also at her product launch she said "you can bring authentic Chinese flavours to your cooking". Then why have the word Thai on the label.
Manju's product launch was a tad quiet but suddenly a flash mob occurred to razzle it up again.
Nillawan got the higher approval rating at her product launch with 94% of people saying they would buy it, and 89% said they would buy the samosas. The tasting panel at Woolsworths said they were confused by the sauce and about what to do with it.
Manju was announced the winner and her samosa's will be on the shelves tomorrow. Have to say I am quite looking forward to trying this product.
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- 1 Littlepetal { 09.18.13 at 9:06 pm }
This is the first time that I bought a product from this show. Will try the samosa tomorrow.
- 2 daisy { 09.18.13 at 9:13 pm }
Littlepetal I went to Perth and had delicious Indian food.
- 3 roxie { 09.18.13 at 9:14 pm }
Tried this today, was really looking forward to it.
Rather disappointing, the pastry was dry, the filling was underseasoned and it just didn't cut the mustard for me. I make curry puffs which are very similar and they taste much better IMHO. Same thing applied to the sauce, it was very underwhelming, my husband didn't like it at all. Not buying any more products!
- 4 Andrea, the other one { 09.18.13 at 10:39 pm }
I didn't understand the logic of a finished product (samosas) competing with an ingredient (XO sauce). Samosas should have competed against the chili con carne and the croquettes as freezer meals.
Samosas didnt look appetising to me so I won't buy this week. Woolworths sent me a direct marketing email as they obviously have the data from their Everyday Rewards customers on who purchased last week's hot sauce. If you buy any more R2R products you will be in the draw to win cash prizes. Obviously now trying to build more sales as the novelty has worn off. Looks like the release of new products continues weekly into November based on the closing date of the draw.
Agree with RR that the naming from XO to Hong Thai was confusing.
BTW We are still enjoying our hot sauce from last week. It's a bit watery but at least we have spread it across three meals. We still have over half a bottle to go. Have not tried it as a marinade yet, only as a condiment.
- 5 Adrianna { 09.18.13 at 11:09 pm }
Hi, 1st time commenting here. I tried the hot sauce from last week and was so disappointed. It was watery and flavourless in my opinion.
I was rooting for the samosas, as I agreed that I would not know what to do with the XO sauce. Noted that I was not really paying attention (doing housework while watching) I'd actually thought she was selling a fried noodle paste.
But after the disappointing hot sauce, don't think I'll buy the samosas, especially after the review from Roxie.
I am looking forward to the dessert episode, I'm such a sucker for sweets
- 6 sheenyshine { 09.18.13 at 11:53 pm }
Got the samosas this week cant wait to try them.
I agree Adrianna I was confused at the start with the XO sauce (started watching it a bit late) and thought she was selling the noodles.
Does the show pay for the crazy stuff they have at the tasting? this weeks tastings were very over the top compared to previous weeks I thought.
- 7 Tracy { 09.19.13 at 6:09 am }
Had the samosas yesterday and quite liked them and so did my nephew who generally doesn't approve of vegetables We were a week behind so we dipped them in the hot sauce from the week before – which made them very spicy indeed!
Disappointed in the product selection this week though – two sauces which could have been in the previous week. Looking forward to next week more!
- 8 Rosie { 09.19.13 at 10:14 am }
Hi Adrianna – welcome!
Yeah…this show is losing me. Once again, the winner was trumpeted from the word go. And the thing with samosas is that they need to be fresh from the stove/deep fryer, not fresh from the freezer and the oven.
Which gives me another thought: I might be more interested if after their batch up, they then froze or stored their recipe, and the next day get the masses and the Woolies tasters to try it. Because that's how the product will really taste.
Anyway what's the point of having the product launch if they then ignore the results?
I won't be bothering to try the samosas this week. I LOVE samosas in Indian restaurants, but have looked at the frozen ones in the supermarket and never been tempted to buy them.
And yes, having a sauce up against samosas is ridiculous. Too many inconsistencies in the show over all. I may or may not bother next week.
- 9 Bel { 09.19.13 at 11:04 am }
I was at Woolies last night and Manju's samosas had an entire freezer door section devoted to them, plus ads around the store, but only 3 packets were missing from the freezer after a full day on sale. Also noticed Woolies have a few other brands of frozen samosa already, so it seems a weird choice for them to make. I LOVE a good samosa but as people have said, they need to be fresh; oven cooked ones don't sound promising.
I still enjoy the show but it's not particularly gripping. By the end I'm not sure anyone will care who wins, and they probably won't explain why the winner was chosen anyway.
- 10 Maz { 09.19.13 at 1:09 pm }
Okay, not R2R related but what do people think about the MC contract?
Is it really worth going on that show if you have culinary ambitions?
- 11 Littlepetal { 09.19.13 at 1:27 pm }
Thanks Maz for the link. No wonder no one do anything for the first 14 months.
- 12 nanaliz { 09.19.13 at 2:42 pm }
I popped into my local woolies the other day and only 2 of the 10 cartons of sauce had been bought. So 12 bottles in total out of 60 in stock. Still heaps of chilli con carne, husband thought about 6 boxes sold. Connie's croqs have done the best so far. Hubby working today so going to check samosas out for me. The show is not producing any MUST HAVES yet. At the same time I checked woolies FB page and some city stores sold out quickly when sauce came out.
- 13 Socs { 09.19.13 at 7:14 pm }
Jesus, the MC contract sounds so …
What about them people whose sole ambition post show is to have a food blog?
BTW I've been seeing Alana's (MC S3 I think) sauce range in Coles quite a bit. Her stuff launched without much fanfare I think.
Re: R2R–I tried the croquettes and didn't like it, and all the other products haven't interested me, so I haven't bought! It seems like I haven't really missed out on much though.
- 14 Julia { 09.21.13 at 7:17 pm }
When I first heard about this show I was excited about trying every product except that they have all been full of chilli apart from the croqs which I was not completely impressed with. Can't wait for dessert this week, hopefully they pick a good one coz I am ready to buy up big!
- 15 Christina { 09.22.13 at 3:46 am }
How do I enter my awsome spaghetti. sauce like you've never tastes before its the hot bomb diggerity .


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Mystery Worshipper: EpiscoKid.
The church: Church of the Advent of Christ the King, San Francisco, California.
Denomination: Episcopal Church in the USA.
The building: Typical California architecture vaguely Spanish in style, painted in stucco-beige with Mexican-looking slate roof shingles. A very pretty, smallish garden stands directly next to the church building. The interior is dominated by a large, very lifelike crucifix above the altar.
The neighbourhood: The church is in the civic center area, so it is close to many office buildings as well as the symphony, main library and a number of chic restaurants and shops. It is also residential, with apartment buildings on both sides of the street. There is a notable amount of homeless people in this part of town. It doesn't feel unsafe, just lively.
The cast: Father Raymond Harbort, interim rector.
What was the name of the service?
Solemn Mass.
How full was the building?
About three-quarters full. Not bad for summer. The church probably seats 100 people.
Did anyone welcome you personally?
There were greeters outside who welcomed me and engaged in brief chitchat. For first-time visitors they have a brochure that describes the church, its history and ministries. When I went inside, an usher smiled and handed me a bulletin and mass book.
Was your pew comfortable?
Not too bad for a wooden pew. The kneelers have minimal padding, but they weren't uncomfortable.
How would you describe the pre-service atmosphere?
The most reverential I have ever seen. You could hear a pin drop in there. People were kneeling in prayer, sitting quietly or reading. I spotted several people saying the rosary, and another using St Augustine's Prayerbook.
What were the exact opening words of the service?
"Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit."
What books did the congregation use during the service?
The Book of Common Prayer (Rite II), the 1980 hymnal, and a booklet with the music for the mass setting being used: Robert Powell, I think.
What musical instruments were played?
Did anything distract you?
Not really. It was very quiet and pleasant, and when the service started everyone paid close attention. There was a small baby squeal at one point, but it was not intrusive.
Was the worship stiff-upper-lip, happy clappy, or what?
Anglo-Catholic at its spikiest, with a bit of tridentine for good measure. There was a full altar party, incense galore, holy water, the works. However, it wasn't at all stiff and cold. The congregation sang the responses and hymns with great gusto and clearly appreciates this type of setting. The choir was magnificent! The mix of Gregorian and Anglican chant, sung propers and antiphons was simply amazing. It is the best church choir I have heard in the Bay Area.
Exactly how long was the sermon?
14 minutes.
On a scale of 1-10, how good was the preacher?
9 it was obvious that Fr. Harbort puts a lot of himself into his sermons. His message was clear and direct, with a very effective delivery. At one point he paused for a moment, and it was clear he was struggling with emotions.
In a nutshell, what was the sermon about?
Never be afraid to ask God for anything, for nothing is too large or too small to trouble him.
Which part of the service was like being in heaven?
The great billows of incense, the heavenly choir, and most especially, the reverential atmosphere before the mass began. Such prayerful silence is too rare these days.
And which part was like being in... er... the other place?
Nothing at all.
What happened when you hung around after the service looking lost?
At the Church of the Advent, almost everyone sits through the postlude, then files out the door. There is literally a receiving line: the celebrant and deacon, senior warden and the greeters all hug, say hello, clap each other on the back, and seemed genuinely glad to see me. There is no way to avoid it, but it was very welcoming. One of the greeters ambled with me into the garden where coffee was being served.
How would you describe the after-service coffee?
Good coffee with half n' half, bottled water and tea. Cookies, cake, fresh fruit, and very California: guacamole dip with corn chips.
How would you feel about making this church your regular (where 10 = ecstatic, 0 = terminal)?
10 I'm giving some serious thought to joining this parish.
Did the service make you feel glad to be a Christian?
Absolutely! The formal worship with such a friendly congregation was a delightful mix. One thing that really stood out was the fact that several homeless people attended the mass in their dirty clothing and smelled a little, but they seemed genuinely welcomed, and came to coffee hour and had conversation like everyone else. The Oxford Movement lives on!
What one thing will you remember about all this in seven days' time?
A poorly-dressed homeless man who had trouble walking was helped to the communion rail by an usher, and was given a priestly blessing by the celebrant after he was given communion. The woman kneeling next to this man drank from the same chalice unflinchingly. I don't know if I could have done the same.


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An effective labour administration system provides for a stable business climate, as it is a key market supporting institution that encourages national and foreign direct investment. Investors are not attracted by a weak labour administration system. In today's world market, a poor record of compliance with national legislation – as well as non-compliance with international core labour standards – can generate consumer concerns. A strong labour administration which guarantees compliance with national law by national and international companies can be an attractive feature for national and international businesses.
In addition, a sound labour administration is important for employers because through it, governments give effect to key economic and social policies which directly impact on the workplace. ILO Convention No. 150 (Labour Administration Convention, 1978) recognizes the relevance of this by requiring ratifying States to establish consultation, co-operation and negotiation mechanisms with employers' organizations, thereby promoting the engagement of the latter in the development and implementation of national labour policy.
Employers' organizations have a role to play in arguing for appropriate budget allocations, monitoring the performance of the inspectorate and bringing issues of abuse or corruption or concern to the attention of government. They can also have a role in helping in the training of inspectors and in the preparation of materials used by the labour administration which set out the rights and responsibilities of employers and workers under the law.
Legal compliance is an obligation on all actors in society, including business. Legal compliance helps to ensure a level playing field so that all are required to respect the same rules and standards. Proper labour inspection can help companies benchmark their compliance and, rather than being purely a fine-imposing service, the labour inspectors can help educate and assist business in meeting these obligations.


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I love architecture and history and have always been fascinated by synagogue architecture and local American Jewish history. As a trained archivist and genealogist over the years I have been able to combine my interests and my research & writing. In 2008 I published my first eBook, American Synagogues: A Photographic Journey. The original cd-rom edition contains over 3200 photographic images of 1400+ American synagogues, both current and former ones and included historical data on each congregation and building. The eBook was extremely well received and documented hundreds of previously unknown or forgotten synagogues. Click HERE to see a page of synagogues from Ohio from the eBook. Click HERE to see a list of synagogues featured in the book.
My professional Facebook & Twitter pages have many interesting photographs and postings relating to American Jewish history, synagogue architecture, Jewish genealogy and Jewish history in general. Click on the thumbnail photos at the top of the page for full-size images and information on each synagogue building.
My published books include:
Jewish Cemeteries of the Delmarva Peninsula - Family Line Publications
Pioneer American Synagogues: A State By State Guide - Heritage Books
Jewish Genealogical Resources: Mid-Atlantic States - Apollo Press
Historic Synagogue of Philadelphia & The Delaware Valley - The History Press
Jewish West Virginia - Arcadia Publishing-Images of America Series
The Synagogues of Central & Western Pennsylvania: A Visual Journey - Fonthill Media
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Two new books will be available soon: America's Pioneer Jewish Congregations: Architecture, History & Community will feature the oldest existing Jewish congregation in all 50 US states; Washington, DC; Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. History and vintage & present-day photographs, about 1/2 in color. The Synagogues of Eastern Pennsylvania: A Visual Journey will include vintage and present-day photographs and historical information on the synagogues, past & present, from the Philadelphia area all the way north to Scranton...should be available in early 2018. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for each or both of these books, please contact me: E-Mail
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The setup for this year end looks interesting. Open interest for December itself has declined somewhat from last year, but the availability of gold for delivery at these prices has fallen quite precipitously. Rik Green has some things to say about this here.
The standard manipulation play has been to hit the prices hard, and hope to shake out weak hands as well as pry more bullion from the ETFs which the bullion banks manage. This was done in early December 2011, and prices recovered their level by the end of January. In December 2012 the great price decline of 2013 was already underway, in a reaction to the denial of Germany's request for the return of their nation's gold.
A conventional pricing action this December would set up a potential short squeeze into the new year that could prove to be impressive once it got going. And it might become uncontrollable should a run develop since it would also presumably increase the physical offtake in the broader markets. Wiser therefore to take some of the dirtier money off the table now, and let the market regain some of its equilibrium before the end of year.
This is of interest only for those who look at markets in greater than two week increments, which is not one of Wall Street's stronger suits. One should not underestimate the brazen audacity of the TBTF gang. They have been said to sell their customers very bad advice and deadly poisoned deals with near impunity, or haven't you heard?
So it is hard to say exactly how these things will be resolved since the greater physical market, the dog that is being wagged by the Comex tail, is still too opaque for reliable forecasting. But I do not see how this can end any way but messily, unless cooler heads prevail fairly soon.
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PV Enterprises International, Inc. Announces the Launch of Zeus Travel, Inc. Travel Site
Jan 15, 2014, 12:39 ET
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- PV Enterprises International, Inc., (OTC: PVEC, the "Company"), is pleased to announce the launching of:
Zeus Travel, Inc.
Effective immediately, Zeus Travel, Inc., (ZWT) a comprehensive travel, ecotourism, cruise line, hotel, airfare, and leisure booking portal has commenced operations; launching an already profitable and revenue generating platform to start out 2014.
ZWT and the Company have partnered with several American, Canadian & European tour operators affording the Company generous booking commissions ranging from 15-25% of the total per package. Online travel sales have exceeded 408 billion dollars in 2013 and are expected to grow 8%-9% per year respectively reaching totals in excess of 523 billion dollars by 2016. Of this 408 billion dollar industry, 150 billion dollars of that revenue was generated in the European Market alone with projections expected to top 176 billion by 2016. Our new partners in this industry are highly respected and profitable tour operators and account for 80%-90% of tourism and travel bookings throughout Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean.
These partnerships have been months in the making. With the successful launch of ZWT, the niche markets that are highly sought after, but rarely available at a reasonable and affordable rate in the United States and other markets are now but a click away.
In addition to the luxurious packages currently available, these new partnerships should immensely help PV Enterprises International, Inc./ZWT fast track the development of its ecotourism plans to expand Panamerican Cruise Lines into the Aegean and Black Seas, as well as other key destinations in the Mediterranean. This unparalleled access to the tourism market in the European Union and Mediterranean areas will put the Company at a great advantage in the coming months by providing a jumpstart to marketing and development of a customer base.
As stated in the Shareholder conference call held on December 11th, 2013, Zeus Travel, Inc. has also signed a partnership agreement with Travel Leaders and BTA Leisure Travel Advisors allowing ZWT access to their network of thousands of vacation packages and deals throughout the United States as well as globally from our headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Utilizing the SABRE real-time reservation system, this newly formed partnership provides immense opportunities as it grants access to the world's largest network of travel offerings through the Global Data System (GDS). GDS is the centralized hub where all carriers, hotels, tour operators, and cruise lines publish their availability and specials.
This partnership with Travel Leaders provides revenue to ZWT in the form of 50% retained earnings from booking commissions provided by some of the largest names in the travel industry, including:
- Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
- Cunard Cruise Line
- Carnival Cruises
- Marriott Hotels
- Hyatt Hotels
- Delta Airlines
The Travel Leaders network alone is responsible for some 5 billion dollars of the tourism generated revenue.
"We have effectively closed the travel gap between the eastern and western sides of the globe," states Peter Villiotis, CEO of PV Enterprises International, Inc. "By bringing together some of the largest names in specialized travel from opposite sides of the world, we have chartered a new age for the family, corporate, and leisure travelers of the world; providing them access to travel packages and destinations that were previously difficult to piece together, perhaps too expensive to book, and put them all under one roof. Zeus Travel, Inc. has laid a solid foundation for the Company's plans to continue its rapid expansion into the global ecotourism industry and has set the stage for the next phase of our plans while generating a considerable amount of revenue in the process," says Villiotis.
We will continue to update our shareholders as we continuously move forward.
Safe Harbor Statement: This press release contains statements, which may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of PV Enterprises International, Inc., members of their management, and assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements.
PV Enterprises International, Inc.
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Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
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Press Release: Metro Brava, a Bangalore-based media and communications company launched their first movie here today. A banner of Metro Brava called Metro Films, under which the movie was produced, aims to make five feature films based on five Indian metropolitan cities.
The Successor: Private & Confidential' is the first of the five-film concept and revolves around the city of Bangalore. It is an 84-minute English language feature film and India's first real 'mockumentary', which was made with an entire project budget of less than five lakhs. Metro Brava has thus woven a whole new business model along the way, so that others can be encouraged to follow in their footsteps and become part of India's new wave of media.
Metro Films aims to showcase every city and associated film in a new light for modern Indian audiences. Each of these films will introduce a whole new treatment and concept never before experienced in India.
The Film
The challenge was set – the film was shot in 45 locations in and around Bangalore in seven days for a budget of less than five lakhs, with no script and was completed well within the scheduled time and budget. In order to achieve this, the concept of 'mainstream mockumentary' was chosen, which is a fake documentary with commercial elements like action, romance, friendship and comedy included to work more for an Indian audience. Popular Bangalorean personalities including cricketer S. Sreesanth, fashion guru Prasad Bidappa, and swimming ace Shika Tandon among others who played themselves in the film.
The soundtrack of the film is another unique pioneering effort for India with ten artists from all over the world contributing to it.
The movie was launched yesterday at the Hotel Atria. There was a media and bloggers event that took place at 6:30pm. The movie will be screened in all of the Inox theaters in Bangalore.


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After having twins, I was very discouraged with how my body had changed. Both my size and shape left very much to be desired. It was very difficult to lose weight while maintaining a full time job and an ever growing family. I took my first Zumba® class in 2009 and I fell in love. Zumba® provided me the perfect answer and brought fitness back into my life. Today, I have lost a total of 55 lbs., I feel energetic, comfortable, and I am extremely proud of how far I have improved my state of well-being and mind.
I obtained my Zumba® Fitness License in March 2010 and have been teaching this program ever since. Every class feels like a party. Come join me and you will see what I mean. It is guaranteed to burn between 500-1,000 calories per class. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. I very much enjoy helping others to achieve their fitness goals.
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Your Chance To See Two White Horses at the Merc
Two White Horses is a Swedish indie pop duo known for their lush harmonies
and unique arrangements (including a take on Wilco's 'Jesus Ect.' sung
completely in Swedish). The group was recently discovered by School of Rock
founder Paul Green during a recent trip overseas with his students. After
playing Rocks Off luminary Jake Szufnarowski some of Two White Horses'
songs, the promoters brought the duo to the U.S. for a club blitz that
include shows at Brooklyn's Southpaw and Union Hall, New York's Piano's,
Philadelphia's The Black Lodge and North Star bar and, of course, a Rocks
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Royal Yachting Association – Safety at Sea Elearning
City & Guilds Kineo's elearning pushes the boat out for RYA training, bringing technical subjects to life for a wide public membership.
The challenge
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is the national body for all forms of boating, providing information, advice and training. Generally this was delivered face-to-face, but there was a need to provide training internationally and ensure consistency throughout the UK.
The challenge was to convert a two-day workshop (16 hours) on the basics of navigation and safety on the water, into elearning (5.5 hours) to be sold, launched and tracked via the existing RYA Moodle site for use by both RYA training centres and members of the public.
Key to the project was to get input from the best SMEs to accurately capture the technical nature of the training.
Our solution
The RYA covers complex material. Its audience needs to deal with concepts from how to read tide tables, to identifying locations and techniques for anchoring boats. It's important not to overwhelm people – we had to keep the pace and balance right.
The technical content required an approach that enabled the learner to absorb the material through highly engaging, media-rich screens and then to practise their knowledge in a safe environment before being tested on it. We used a model that had three parts to it: Learn it, Try it and Test it.
Learn it: Our visually-rich approach meant that the 'Learn its' were full of animations, videos and sound bites from real experts.These images show tidal movement with the video sped up so that it only takes a minute to watch. The use of video allows learners to observe the impact of changing tides. This is also an example of where we called on the expertise of the RYA to provide practical knowledge.
Animations are used to demonstrate key concepts; in this case it shows how the positions of the earth, moon and sun cause tides.
Try it: These sections enable learners to practise their knowledge through a blend of online and offline activities. For example, one screen shows how to read and draw tidal graphs. If they are stuck they can click the 'Guide' button for an audio hint from an expert.
Test it: For a learner to pass the training and be safe at sea, we created 'test its'. Throughout the elearning we often ask learners to complete exercises on their paper chart and then input what they discover. For example, if we gave them a set of coordinates they would plot these, then return to the elearning to answer questions about that location.
The results
The final solution also included a custom Moodle site designed to be accessed by the public. It had to be easy to manage course bookings and track course completions so training centres could manage learner progress.
A key element of our approach was thinking about how the RYA training centres would use the site, so we created an individual area for each centre. We also made sure that RYA could completely monitor the site, which meant having the capacity to run reports, see which courses people had enrolled in, monitor how long they took to complete the course and find out how they scored on the assessments.
Enrolments rolled in fast for RYA for these modules with learners jumping aboard after the launch at the Boat Show:
- 75% of learners rated their enjoyment of the elearning at 5 out of 5
- 20% rated their likelihood of taking more RYA elearning at 4 out of 5
- 77% of learners completed the elearning with no additional help from RYA trainers
Speaking of the success of the project:
"This was not an easy project, but Kineo's expertise in learning and graphic design, teamed with our instructors' knowledge of the subject meant that we have ended up with a course to be proud of. The hard work was worth it and the feedback from students and instructors so far has been great." – Jane Hall, Elearning and Training Resources Manager, Royal Yachting Association
"It's easy to use, fully interactive and packed with engaging graphics and clear instructions. Learners cover topics such as engine checks, passage planning, rules of the road, tidal awareness, buoyage and much more." – Richard Falk, RYA Training Manager
Comments from learners
"Best self-directed sailing course I've done to date! An excellent distillation of fundamental boating knowledge you need to get started."
"I really enjoyed it, and it has prepared me to move on to further courses."
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'Paddington': First Teaser Trailer Released — Watch
Everyone's favorite childhood toy is coming to the big screen! Watch the first teaser trailer for 'Paddington' right here!
Do you remember Paddington Bear? The magical Peruvian teddy bear is back — and of course he brought his infamous hat with him! Paddington is set to hit theaters on Christmas 2014.
Hey HollywoodLifers — Are you excited to see Paddington Bear come to the big screen? Let us know in the comments below!
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UFC 156: Antonio Silva KO Shows Alistair Overeem Has Work to Do Before BeltFebruary 3, 2013
Mixed martial arts cards are usually full of surprises, but none were bigger at UFC 156 than Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva's knockout of former Dream and Strikeforce Heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem.
As soon as Overeem hit the canvas in the early stages of the third round, it was clear the 32-year-old Dutchman has work to do before he can ever be crowned champion of the UFC.
Overeem, returning from a nine-month ban from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (h/t Fox Sports) after he tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone in April 2012, looked like the better fighter in the first and early part of the second round.
He showed power in his strikes, quickness that figured to give him the deciding advantage over Silva and a good sense of the octagon, but he just couldn't find a way to finish off Bigfoot before the second horn sounded.
That second horn must have been deafening to Bigfoot, because he came out guns blazing in the third round. He landed two hard shots with his right hand before fazing Overeem enough to disorient and force the UFC newcomer up against the cage in defense mode.
Bigfoot landed strike after strike as Overeem retreated to the fence, and within a few seconds, it was over. The KO was a far cry from Overeem's prediction of a UFC 156 demolition (h/t Toronto Sun) and shows he has tons of work to do before being seen as a legitimate contender to the Heavyweight belt currently worn by Cain Velasquez.
For starters, it seemed as if Overeem was just toying with Bigfoot for most of the match. Ask Middleweight champion and consensus pound-for-pound legend Anderson Silva—great fighters finish opponents off.
From his utter refusal to put his hands up in defense to his second-round inability to finish Bigfoot after getting him to the ground, Overeem really coasted in this fight. MMAJunkie.com's John Morgan noted much of the same:
John Morgan @MMAjunkieJohn
Incredible moment for Bigfoot. No idea what Overeem was trying to do in there. Play with your food that long and bad sh*t happens.
New York Post MMA blogger Marc Raimondi held much of the same sentiment:
Marc Raimondi @marc_raimondi
Bigfoot really ruined the UFC's plans for an Overeem-Velasquez title fight. But that's Overeem's fault. #ufc156
To be a champion in this sport—specifically the UFC—you must survive the gauntlet. Ask Urijah Faber, Chael Sonnen and Rashad Evans how it feels to get close to being considered elite and then lose it all with a tough loss. Those guys are all great fighters, but haven't been able to take the next step.
It's a step Overeem didn't take tonight.
There's plenty of reasons to give Overeem some excuses here. He was on a nine-month layoff, he was fighting an opponent he didn't feel would give him a good bout and he has been susceptible to the KO six other times in his career, as noted by B/R's own Nathan McCarter:
ACCBiggz @ACCBiggz
Picking Overeem in that fight had nothing to do with overvaluing him. Most of us remember his suspect chin.
Champions don't make excuses.
It will be interesting to see the post-fight and post-week reaction from Overeem on this stunning loss. If he were to hide behind the wall that he shouldn't have been in this fight in the first place, then questions about his ability to adjust to the league will be forthcoming.
If he mans up and admits a lack of focus and overly cocky attitude helped cost him a fight he should have won, then the first step towards the title will be complete. Overeem is a decorated fighter (now 36-12-1 career record) that can brawl with the best.
He didn't show it on Saturday night at UFC 156, and has some major work to do if he wants a shot at Velasquez and the Heavyweight title.
Ethan Grant is a featured columnist for B/R's Breaking News Team.