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The quick and short answer is YES! The Lord's word teaches that a part of Godly parenting is discipline. The post-modern new-age parenting of exclusively using "time out" is not taught in God's word. In fact, at best "time out" can sometimes qualify as the reproof which must follow Godly discipline. Proverbs 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. The Hebrew word used for rod here is Shebet which literally translates to a "stick used for punishing" and the Hebrew for reproof is towkechah which means to refute, argue or, more properly, reason and instruct. The latter is characteristic of "time out". Notice that such reasoning or instruction is to be preceeded by "a stick for punishing", it takes both to instill wisdom.
First and foremost, parents must always administer discipline from a motivation of love. It must never be used while angry. Many parents who have waited to resort to spanking, after multiple warnings to their children to obey, do so in anger and thus afterwards feel guilty and later reluctant to use it again. But the bible clearly indicates that if a parent loves their child they must use the rod of correction. Proverbs 13:24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. (probably one of the most misquoted verses in the bible as many would like to substitute "hateth" with "spoils" which has totally different meanings and implications). The Lord repeated this truth in Revelation 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
Discipline must start at an early age or while there is still hope. Most sociologists agree that the early years are a child's formative years. Proverbs 19:18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. Please don't wait until they're teenagers and then try to curtail bad behaviors. Now, let me pause here to say that there is a world of difference between discipline and abuse. Abuse stems from anger and is both wrong and sinful. It is also excessive and unnecessary. Discipline, however, redirects bad behavior by basically stopping it and not only compels but teaches a child to respect authority. It is time- tested and has been used for multiple millenia successfully. When it was practised in our schools, we did not need police to provide security and there were no regular incidences of kids taking guns to school to kill classmates and teachers. When it was practised in a majority of homes, children at large were more respectful of others and less self-centered.
All of us are born in sin and that sin nature is what compels our children to disobey or act out foolishly. Proverbs 22:15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. In other words, it isn't just "kids being kids" but sin being sin. Many parents also want to replace the rod with taking away privileges which is a form of bribery. "If you're good then you can have this, but if you're not you don't get that". Even in the book of Hebrews the principle of the rod of correction for our good is mentioned. Hebrews 12:11 Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. The "rod of correction" isn't just the bible's way of abstractly meaning discipline in a general sense. It did not mean being "grounded" or in "time out" but to use a "rod of correction". Another scripture which plainly points out the use of an actual stick or "switch", as our elders have said in the past, is Proverbs 23:13,14 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell. I submit that you cannot beat, strike, or switch a child's rear with a "grounding" or a "time out". It's just physically impossible. I know I'm being facetious, but I think the Word makes its point. There are other points in this text. A child will not die from properly administered discipline, although you might would think so when they cry. My grandma used to say that is why God gave us extra padding on our rear. Notice that this proverb is stated as a demanding sentence "Thou shalt beat…" Another point is you will deliver him/her from hell. The implication is that if you use correction followed by Godly instruction your child will not turn from it, but learn from it. Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Finally, Godly discipline not only produces a Godly child but will be a rest and pleasure to his/her parents. Some of the most stressed out people in life are those parents who lack true control over their children. Mostly this includes those who practice "time out" as their source of "discipline". You will likely see them at a store or restaurant begging repeatedly for their kids to "stop that or else" or they will have a blank stare with the learned ability to ignore the blatant disobedience or lack of respect being perpetrated by their children in their presence (who has trained who?). Think I'm being harsh or insensitive? Consider the fact that this problem has gotten so prevalent that there are actually restaurants popping up around the nation which will not allow children due to the desire to have an undisturbed atmosphere for dining (It is being called the "child-free" movement). My friends, that is a shame. That tells me that rather than fix the problem, many have resorted to working around it. And the true victims are the children! If we, as parents don't teach them to be truly respectful, some stranger one day, refusing to put up with their attitudes as adults, will later teach them with a hard lesson and I guarantee you that stranger won't have your scruples! If you utilize the rod of correction, and not after fifteen warnings (which serve only to eat at your patience and raise your blood pressure), you will have rest. Proverbs 29:17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. Remember to do otherwise will hurt them and bring you shame "…but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame."
I know while writing this that it is a sensitive subject to parents. But when I worked with juvenile delinquents by day, I used to deal with the product of absentee parents and "new-age" parenting and this subject is important. Our way of life and our children's future depends on us forsaking "what saith the world" for "what saith the Word". Please don't shoot the messenger but consider the text and learn. I love you and I want nothing more than to see our Godly children growing in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, respecting God's house and you, as well as their elders. What you teach them now is what they hopefully will teach their children later.
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Lying awake dead of night and eyes that never close
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Of the four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for the open 56th Ohio House seat on May 4, 28-year-old Dan Ramos of Lorain has the most experience and knowledge dealing with the Ohio Legislature and the Statehouse.
Beginning in 2000, while attending The Ohio State University and serving as a page for then Minority Leader Chris Redfern, the 1999 Lorain Admiral King grad has learned the ropes in Columbus.
That expertise and youthful energy will be important to help Lorain and the other communities making up the 56th District compete for jobs.
Joseph Koziura, the current 56th District representative, who is stepping down this year due to term limits, had Ramos as his legislative aide from 2005 to 2007. Ramos then worked two years as a policy aide for House Minority Leader Joyce Beatty, D-Columbus. When Democrats captured the House in 2008, he became a senior policy analyst for House Speaker Armond Budish, D-Beachwood.
The three other Democrats in the race have experience in life and government service, but they can't match Ramos' knowledge and expertise at the state level.
Jose Candelario, 30, Lorain, is the former director of the Lorain County Board of Elections. Richard Williams, 78, is a former New Russia Township trustee and is a past president of the Ohio Township Association. Maria Zampieri Vitale, 60, is a former child support enforcement investigator with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
The Democratic nominee will face Republican Henry Lewandowski Jr. of Lorain in the fall. Lewandowski is unopposed in the May primary.
The Democratic leaning 56th District includes Lorain, Sheffield Lake, Oberlin, South Amherst, Amherst Township, New Russia Township, Sheffield Township, along with portions of Elyria, Amherst, Elyria Township and Carlisle Township.
Ramos has the ability, intelligence and energy to hit the ground running to best serve Lorain County in Columbus next year. That's why 56th District Democrats should choose Dan Ramos as their nominee in the May 4 primary election.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
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Of the four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for the open 56th Ohio House seat on May 4, 28-year-old Dan Ramos of Lorain has the most experience and knowledge dealing with the Ohio Legislature and the Statehouse.
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Congrats, my same thoughts. Dan Ramos has the experience to quickly and efficiently get help for Lorain County. This man knows the ropes and the who's who in Columbus. I am sure the other candidates are good people but we need someone who is well versed in the ways of the legislature and will not spend time learning the job at Lorain County's expense. There is stimulus money coming down the pike and we should get our share now!ReplyDelete


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Savings are on the up
BUILDING societies last month recorded the highest monthly level of savings deposits since 1997.
According to the Building Societies Association, savers paid in £993m, up from £554m in June 2004. "With high street sales slowing, consumers are reining in their spending and choosing to save instead," said Brian Morris, the BSA's head of savings
Help the aged
NATIONWIDE BS has launched a new passbook account designed exclusively for people aged 65 or over. The Monthly Income 65-Plus account pays 4.75 per cent and guarantees to match Bank of England Base Rate until January 2011. Accounts can be opened with a minimum balance of £1.
ALLIANCE & Leicester has launched new versions of its Online Saver and Direct ISA accounts. The Online Saver Issue 2 offers an annual interest rate of 4.50 per cent gross, while the Direct ISA pays 4.75 per cent gross, both on balances of £1 upwards.
Rates down
NATIONAL Savings and Investments (NS&I) is reducing the rate on children's bonus bonds by 0.45 per cent and pensioners' guaranteed income bonds by up to 0.55 per cent. Interest rates on fixed rate savings bonds are also being slashed by 0.5 per cent. NS&I blames falling gilt yields
United loan
MANCHESTER United Finance has launched a fixed rate personal loan in association with Barclaycard. Fans can borrow from £1,000 up to £25,000 on a fixed term contract with rates ranging from 6.5 per cent APR with a typical APR of 8.5 per cent.
Rate cut
SAINSBURY'S Bank is cutting its typical rate for in-store loans of £5,000 or more from 6.9 to 6.5 per cent APR. The reduction, which will run throughout the summer, follows Sainsbury's earlier decision to cut the rate to 6.5 per cent for Internet loans. Unhappy customers win £175m claims
THE Financial Services Compensation Scheme paid out almost £175m to dissatisfied consumers in 2004-05. Compensation claims relating to insolvent insurance firms amounted to £113m, while investment claims including mortgage endowments and precipice bond mis-selling totalled just under £15m - 256 per cent up on the previous year.
Free Irish calls
PHONE users in the UK and Ireland can now make unlimited free calls to each other under a new deal from TalkTalk, the landline company from the Carphone Warehouse. BT currently charges customers 13.9p per minute for calls to Ireland, while Eircom customers spend 15.3c per minute.
Missing pensions
ALMOST a third of British workers think their company does not offer an occupational pension scheme, even though most companies do. Insurance giant AXA says 8.5 million people could be missing out because they simply don't realise a scheme is available.
Student shares
SIXTH form students in Manchester are being invited to invest real cash in the stock market in a national competition run by stockbroker The Share Centre. Schools which apply by July 22 will be considered for one of 30 sponsorships, each worth £750. Register at www.shares4schools.org
Breaking the law
MORE than a million drivers could be breaking the law by using private cars on business without appropriate insurance. A poll of small businesses by www.motorinsurance.co.uk found 30 per cent didn't have, or didn't know if they had appropriate cover.
Savings the same
PEOPLE on higher salaries don't save a higher proportion of their income than those on lower pay, research suggests. Employees earning £20,000-£40,000 a year save an average 15 per cent of their take-home pay a month, as do those earning less than £20,000, according to Birmingham Midshires.
National crackdown
THE Financial Services Authority has begun a crackdown on firms which may be breaking the law by conducting unauthorised general insurance business since regulation began in January. They have already visited over 500 firms in the Midlands.
Bonds in demand
DEMAND for Distribution Bonds has increased dramatically in the last two years and an updated guide is now available from Chartwell Direct. It's available free to callers on 01225 446 556 and can be downloaded from www.chartwell-investment.co.uk
Rights for the old
OVER 65s will get the same rights to unfair dismissal and redundancy payments as younger workers from October, next year, under new European regulations. The new rules will remove the current upper age limit for unfair dismissal and redundancy rights.
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According to the National Cancer Institute; 79 million Americans are currently infected with the virus. The HPV vaccine protects against the nine most common cancer-causing HPV strains.
Fairview Physician Associates (FPA) Network and Children's Physician Network (CHN) are collaborating to support both quality of care and education of providers and patients. In our first collaboration, we have developed the following HPV educational documents for use by FPA Network and CHN practices.
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Welcome to our list of affordable online computer programming degree programs.
Degrees in Computer Programming and Computer Science (CS) are in high demand. Graduates who are familiar with multiple programming languages and are also knowledgeable about web services, networks, and software engineering will go far in their careers.
As a programmer, you're practically guaranteed financial security, too. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, average salaries in the industry hover around $80,000, and you could make as much as $130,000! While you can enroll in a traditional university and attend classes on campus, you also have another, more convenient option – distance education. The increasing popularity of such programs is putting competitive four-year degrees within reach of a wider populace.
The 20 Best Cheap Computer Programming Degrees Online Ranking Methodology
Selection Criteria
For this ranking, we focused on public and private (non-profit) colleges and universities that offer online undergraduate programs related to computer programming. This included degrees in computer science, programming, and software development/engineering, but not degrees in information technology, networks, systems, etc.
In addition, we only considered schools that offer full, four-year programs online. Therefore, degree completion programs were not eligible for this ranking.
Finally, we controlled for affordability by focusing on colleges with average* costs (tuition + fees) that are less than $25,000 a year.
*For public schools, we calculated the average value of their in-state and out-of-state rates.
Ranking Factors
Our primary goal in this ranking was to identify the best, most affordable online bachelor's degrees for aspiring computer programmers. To do this, we examined four different aspects of each program.
First, we acquired a sense of the program's popularity in recent years by looking at the number of computer science (or programming or software engineering) majors that the college graduated in 2016. Of course, size isn't everything, but this was still helpful in determining the program's ability to attract and retain students.
We also closely examined each program's major/core curriculum to determine the percentage of classes with an explicit focus on programming. This includes (but is not limited to) classes in specific coding types or languages as well as courses in algorithms, data structures, and web or software development.
Because each college organizes its curriculum differently, the number of designated core courses is not the same for every program. Therefore, we balanced the previous metric by also counting the number of programming classes available within the curriculum. In this way, we were able to ensure that a degree with a 20-course core curriculum and ten programming classes earned more points than one with six core courses and just three coding-related ones.
Last but not least, we awarded points based on each college's annual cost. Schools with overall cheaper undergraduate tuition rates (including fees) earned more points.
We weighted our calculations so that the first and last categories (popularity and tuition) were worth 10 points, while the other two were worth 15 points each. Although no school earned the maximum possible 50 points, some came close! Scroll down for more on the 20 best degrees in computer science online.
20. University of Florida
Online Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
The University of Florida offers its online computer science degree program through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (the on-campus version is also available through the College of Engineering). Although the major coursework is similar, online learners have more flexibility in choosing their electives and must take a wider range of courses (including a foreign language class!). Within the core sequence, topics address subjects like operating systems and digital logic, plus a two-part "Programming Fundamentals" course. There are also three required upper-level electives related to computer engineering (digital design, computer architecture, and microprocessors).
Average Tuition & Fees: $10,228/yr
Score: 17.9
19. Limestone College
Online Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: Programming
Limestone College is unique on this list in that it offers a specific programming concentration within its B.S. in Computer Science degree. As such, the curriculum provides slightly more instruction in coding and algorithm development than many other CS programs do. In fact, the degree requirements include a three-course sequence in programming that covers imperative and object-oriented languages as well as advanced algorithms and data structures. Separate classes in C#, Internet Programming (i.e. Java) and Visual Programming (i.e. Visual Basic) will help round out your repertoire of languages. This online computer programming degree then culminates in a final capstone course, for which students must "plan, research, and develop a large-scale project in conjunction with [their] major."
Average Tuition & Fees: $23,900/yr
Score: 18.8
18. Regent University
Online Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Regent University's versatile, accredited online computer science degree prepares undergrads for careers in everything from software development and video game design to data science and network administration. Understandably, it requires a diverse curriculum to train students for so many different fields. The core sequence spans topics like database fundamentals, operating systems, and even smart computing. This does not leave a ton of room for courses that focus explicitly on coding. Even so, aspiring software developers will pick up plenty of information from two basic programming classes (introductory and intermediate level), plus required courses in "Parallel and Distributive Programming" and "Software Engineering."
Average Tuition & Fees: $16,438/yr
Score: 22.299999999999997
17. Hodges University
Online Bachelor of Science in Software Development
If you prefer to learn by zooming in on one subject rather than skimming the surface of several, you may want to earn your degree in computer science online from Hodges University. At Hodges, you won't have to waste time learning about every facet of the computer science industry. In fact, the bulk of this program's core curriculum is divided into just two sub-cores: software development and computer information technology. Within them, you'll find classes like "Advanced Object-Oriented Programming with C++," "Program Design and Problem Solving," and "Mobile Application Development." The curriculum also includes four required business classes, but it's worth it to gain skills that will help you navigate the 21st-century corporate world.
Average Tuition & Fees: $13,220/yr
Score: 23.7
16. Fort Hays State University
Online Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Computer scientists are in high demand across a number of industries – and not just because of their technical abilities. CS majors, including those at Fort Hays State University, also develop superior problem-solving skills. At FHSU, the emphasis is on using software applications to devise efficient solutions to complex problems. Meeting this goal requires a solid foundation in programming, and the BS in Computer Science curriculum covers all the basics: Java, data structures and algorithms, and a two-part sequence in software engineering. And unlike many accredited online programming degrees, FHSU's program also offers concentrations in Business and Networking.
Average Tuition & Fees: $9,665/yr
Score: 24.3
15. Old Dominion University
Online Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Old Dominion University's affordable online computer science degree is available as both a four-year and completion program. But even if you have already earned many of the credits you need for your bachelor's degree, you'll take many of your upper-level CS classes at ODU. This is good news for future coders and software developers, as about half of the required core courses are programming-related. You'll cover all the expected topics – principles of programming, object-oriented languages, and algorithms – and get an introduction to software engineering as well. And if you complete an internship or work in a CS-related field, you could get course credit for your on-the-job experience.
Average Tuition & Fees: $18,240/yr
Score: 26.6
14. Franklin University
Online Computer Science Degree Program
Some schools take a wide-angle approach to computer programming by offering instruction in every possible language and platform. However, Franklin University understands that a broad, shallow education is not necessarily better than a narrow, deep one. As such, the university has designed what it calls a "language independent" curriculum that emphasizes practical skills and applications over complete linguistic fluency. And since the goal of its affordable online computer programming degree is to prepare students for jobs in software and web development, coursework puts an unusually strong emphasis on object-oriented programming using Java. Through a four-part course sequence, you'll learn the ins and outs of data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and software analysis.
Average Tuition & Fees: $11,641/yr
Score: 26.7
13. Virginia International University
Online Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Founded less than two decades ago, Virginia International University is relatively new to the world of higher education. And unlike many older colleges, VIU has made online, non-traditional programs a priority from the very beginning. One of many web-based degrees that it offers, the BS in Computer Science covers all the field's most essential theories and practices. The major curriculum consists of four units: Fundamentals (21 credits), Programming (12 credits), Applications (21 credits), and Electives (30 credits). Note the sizeable elective component, which grants you the freedom to explore other coding languages (like C/C++) and unique topics (like computer forensics) while earning this cheap computer programming degree online.
Average Tuition & Fees: $9,968/yr
Score: 26.900000000000002
12. Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
Online Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
Of the 20 undergraduate programs on this top online computer science degrees ranking, only two focus specifically on software engineering. Not only does Penn State have one of those two programs, but its BS in Software Engineering is also ABET-accredited! And this high-quality curriculum is also highly challenging. You'll need to earn at least 126 credits and complete a capstone course by designing your own software engineering project. Along the way, you'll accumulate a heap of coding knowledge through classes like "Programming Language Concepts," "Object-Oriented Software Design and Construction," and "Net-Centric Computing" (which covers JavaScript, AJAX, and XML).
Average Tuition & Fees: $13,678/yr
Score: 27.3
11. Central Methodist University
Online Bachelor of Arts/Science in Computer Science
Like many CS programs, Central Methodist University delivers a curriculum that emphasizes "a broad understanding of computer languages." The coursework also seeks to produce versatile graduates who have the analytical and critical thinking skills to succeed in a number of industries. At the same time, you'll have an opportunity to tailor your experience to your specific goals. For example, you'll get to pick three programming classes to take from a list that includes topics like web design and development, scientific computing, mobile apps, game design, Java, Visual Basic, and more. And by offering this cheap degree in computer science online in both BA and BS forms, CMU makes it easy for transfer students to match credits with their prior coursework.
Average Tuition & Fees: $5,280/yr
Score: 27.5
10. Bellevue University
Online Bachelor of Science in Software Development
A career-focused approach and an emphasis on software development distinguish Bellevue from other top cheap online programming degrees. Combining technical and computation-based classes with coursework in business and project management, the curriculum prepares you to succeed in a real-world professional environment. There are even classes like "Business System Programming" that blend technological and commercial topics in a single syllabus. Speaking of programming, Bellevue's curriculum features a diverse set list of skills, including SQL, Java, Ruby, and other object-oriented languages. Top these off with a few courses in telecommunications, information security, and web scripting to broaden your career opportunities.
Average Tuition & Fees: $7,050/yr
Score: 29.2
9. Davenport University
Online Database Systems and Programming BS
It may be one of the more expensive options on this ranking of affordable online computer programming degrees, but Davenport's BS in Database Systems and Programming is still one of the best investments for a future coder. A thorough curriculum ensures that graduates are familiar with C++, C#, and Java and can write scripts in Perl and Python for all the main operating systems (Windows, Mac, and Linux/Unix). Davenport also highly encourages computer programming majors to apply for professional certificates that will strengthen their prospects in the job market. The university even offers a list of what courses you'll need to qualify for specific certifications from CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, and Oracle, among others.
Average Tuition & Fees: $15,952/yr
Score: 29.300000000000004
8. University of Illinois at Springfield
Online Computer Science Bachelor's Degree
If you choose to earn an accredited degree in computer science online from the University of Illinois at Springfield, note that you will not be able to apply directly to the major as a freshman. Instead, you will need to start by taking prerequisite courses in calculus, discrete math, and statistics. You'll also need to have at least two semesters of Java programming experience – and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA! But once you're in, you'll quickly accumulate expertise in all the standard topics, from algorithms to operating systems. UIS also requires all seniors to take an "exit assessment" in order to "assess the body of knowledge they've attained."
Average Tuition & Fees: $16,176/yr
Score: 31.6
7. University of Maine-Augusta
Online BS in Computer Information Systems: Software Development
Average Tuition & Fees: $12,248/yr
Score: 31.800000000000004
6. Dakota State University
Online Computer Science BS
Dakota State University is well-known in the Midwest as a top provider of both online education and tech-centric programs. Fortunately for commute-limited computer geeks, DSU has combined these two areas of expertise into one impressively cheap online computer science degree. The curriculum provides the resources and experience that you'll need to work as a software engineer, programmer, systems administrator, or even in cybersecurity. And for a broad-based CS degree, the program is also surprisingly code-focused. Indeed, more than half of the required major courses – including "Object-Oriented Design," "Data Structures," and "Assembly Language" – are programming-related.
Average Tuition & Fees: $10,385/yr
Score: 32.400000000000006
5. Southern University and A-and-M College
Online Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Although Southern University's BS in CS isn't labeled as an online computer programming degree, it might as well be. The core curriculum alone offers more coding-based classes than some colleges offer in their entire course catalog. You'll take a two-course introductory sequence to programming before jumping into more advanced topics like data structures, object-oriented programming, and software engineering – not to mention an entire class on Java. What's more, this online program allows you to double-down on your coding knowledge by concentrating in Mobile Applications. In this track, you'll expand your skillset to include web and mobile development, cloud computing, and more.
Average Tuition & Fees: $14,332/yr
Score: 33.5
4. Florida State University
Online Computer Science BS
At Florida State University, CS majors develop proficiency "in C, C++, and Assembly Language" as well as a familiarity with "Java, C#, Ada, Lisp, Scheme, Prolog, Perl, and HTML." Few schools can compete with this kind of guarantee, making FSU a clear leader in the world of top online computer science degrees. But course designers at Florida State didn't stop there. What makes the curriculum even better is its "embedded" minor in math and physical sciences. Not only is this minor ABET-accredited, but it will also boost your credentials and provide an easier transition to graduate school, should you decide to earn a master's degree.
Average Tuition & Fees: $14,090/yr
Score: 37
3. Arizona State University
Online Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
One of only two software engineering options on this affordable online programming degrees ranking, ASU's program is stuffed to the brim with tech-heavy, coding-oriented courses. Indeed, the curriculum includes more than a dozen such classes on its list of core requirements. You'll start with "Principles of Programming" in your freshman year before advancing to topics like assembly language, algorithms, and web-based applications. SE majors at Arizona State also complete a five-part "Software Enterprise" course sequence that takes them through every stage of the design process, from testing and quality to construction, implementation, and elaboration.
Average Tuition & Fees: $18,420/yr
Score: 38.7
2. University of Maryland-University College
Online Computer Science Bachelor's Degree
Anyone familiar with UMUC will not be surprised to see that it ranks 2nd on our list of cheap online computer programming degrees. After all, the University of Maryland is a powerhouse of online tech education. It offers bachelor's degrees not just in computer science, but also in computer networking, cybersecurity, information systems, and software development (to name a few). And this strength is on full display in the CS curriculum. In addition to coursework in introductory, intermediate, and advanced programming, UMUC CS majors also study object-oriented and concurrent programming, data structures and analysis, web applications, and even compiler design.
Average Tuition & Fees: $9,756/yr
Score: 45.3
1. Western Governors University
Online Bachelor of Science in Software Development
With its nearly unbeatable tuition rate, Western Governors University slides past the competition and into the #1 spot on our ranking. But affordability isn't all that this online college has to offer. In fact, WGU performed well in every metric we considered. Plus, the university conferred more than 200 computer programming bachelor's degrees in 2016, easily making it one of the most popular options online. Perhaps one of the biggest benefits of choosing WGU's cheap online programming degree is that it actually incorporates several IT certifications into the curriculum. In fact, you could become certified in five different areas of expertise as part of your regular coursework – and for no extra charge beyond the cost of tuition!
Average Tuition & Fees: $6,070/yr
Score: 45.9
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- Calories 240
- Fat 22g
- Satfat 14g
- Cholesterol 80mg
- Sodium 25mg
- Carbohydrate 10g
- Fiber 1g
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 2g
Hot Cocoa Frosting
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How to Make It
Combine chocolate powder, confectioner's sugar, and hot water in a small bowl. Stir until smooth. Sandwich between store-bought cookies.


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This is the last chance for comment before it goes into the Seattle
Post-Intelligencer and the New York Times tomorrow...
Into Harm's Way with the Army...
By Lonnie Shoultz
While the drama in Fallujah and Najaf increase to a conclusion, the
soldiers of the Army are still riding the roads of Iraq in inferior armed
vehicles while the better protected armored personnel carriers are waiting
for them in Kuwait. Someone needs to tell the Secretary of Defense, Chief of
Staff Meyers or the President that we are using the dreams of President
Clinton and his two Army Chiefs of Staff to perform a job with the wrong
On July 23, 2003 acting Army Chief of Staff General John Keane laid
out the overall Army plan to rotate the units station in Iraq since the
start of the war and replace them with fresh units from the United States
and Europe Since Keane did not announce any lessening of the operational
tempo for Army units in the Balkans, Afghanistan and elsewhere, his unit
rotation plan was vague at its very best - a mixture of fact, fiction and
fantasy. And it included a surprise development: The new Fort Lewis Stryker
Brigade would be part of the replacement strategy.
Under Keane's rotation plan, the Stryker Brigade would deploy to
Iraq, overlapping with the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment for five or six
months, after which the cavalry unit will return to the United States. Keane
announced that the Stryker Brigade would remain Iraq for 12 months.
Deployment of the lightly armored Strykers was delayed three months while
their newly-found defective armor tiles were replaced. Then, despite the
absence of its main weapon and the fact that it had yet to be certified as a
combat unit, the Stryker Brigade (3rd Brigade of the 2nd Infantry Division)
deployed on what amounts to a combat mission to Iraq last December. Since
the Army generals consider the Stryker too "thin-skinned" to take part in
combat, the Stryker Brigade was stationed in the generally tame extreme
north of Iraq in Mosul in territory controlled by the Kurds.
When the rotation plan began, the Army was in full panic mode trying
to add armor to the light trucks (humvees) that it purchased in the 1980s.
The fact our soldiers are patrolling, convoying and dying in these
unprotected vehicles caused a great deal of angst among the soldiers and
their loved ones. The Army's knee-jerk reaction of "up-armoring" the humvees
with added steel on the sides and thick window coverings is off-set by the
laws of physics. The Army ordered a vehicle rated to carry 2,000 pounds of
cargo and that's what it got. To now add 2,500 to 3,000 pounds of armor,
Plexiglas, sandbags on the floor to guard against mines and still try to
carry the 2,000 pounds of cargo for which the truck was originally built
has, predictably, placed many of them in garages and junk yards years before
their scheduled retirement date. The "up-armoring" of humvees has taken
place in a $400 million dollar crash program to rush these "hardened"
vehicles to units in Iraq. That they wear out quickly does not seem to have
been a consideration of the command structure that ordered this abortive
The unnecessary deaths of our soldiers due to a lack of armored
convoy vehicles is a command blunder that should result in some general
officers, at the very least, being sacked and possible tried for
manslaughter -- because they have secreting safer vehicles.
What the generals apparently did not tell Secretary of Defense
Donald Rumsfeld or Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Richard B.
Meyers when they requested the "up-armoring" program is that we already have
700 upgraded M113 armored personnel carriers stored as "prepositioned
stocks" in Kuwait - scarcely 20 miles south of the Iraqi border. Using these
700 truly armored M113s, and stripping our National Guard units for many of
the 11,000 M113s we have stateside, could have eliminated most of the deaths
in the past 13 months by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
The secret of the ready but not deployed M113s is rooted in the 1999
decision by then Chief of Staff Eric Shinseki to take the Army off tracks
and put it on wheels. It became apparent from the time the bids were
announced (announced at AUSA meeting in Michigan) for what was then known as
the Interim Combat Vehicle (ICV) that Shinseki intended the new vehicle to
be a wheeled armored car. He told the story in a speech with President
Clinton's Secretary of the Army, Louis Caldera, of watching a Russian
armored car beat our forces to the Pristina Airport in Kosovo because it was
so much faster on a highway. If Shinseki were such a keen observer of the
Russian Army, he would have
known that when it operated its tracked tanks and wheeled armored cars in
Afghanistan from 1979 until 1986, only 147 tracked tanks were lost, compared
to 1,314 wheeled armored personnel carriers. It should also be noted that
Shinseki's decision came over five years after the slaughter of Americans in
Mogadishu, Somalia where a lack of armor led to armed humvees being used in
a rescue attempt that resulted in the deaths of 18 American soldiers.
Yes, the M113 could be hit by an IED. An Abrams main battle tank was
knocked off the road by three anti-tank mines stacked into one tank trap by
terrorists . It blew a track off the tank, but thanks to the superior armor
on the tank, the crew all lived. The M113 should have the same advantages of
superior armor to the humvees and heavier weight to help it hold the road
and not crash, and better chances of the crew surviving where the crews of
the humvees are dying.
Gen. Shinseki's desire for a wheeled Army is not supported by
maneuvers that indicate the speed gained on a highway by wheeled armor is a
good exchange for a tracked vehicle that is more survivable and can go
cross-country to a fight. A wheeled vehicle cannot operate on rough, muddy,
rocky, snowy or slippery terrain. And if you cannot get to a fight, you
cannot win it. The Stryker will find itself confined to the roads or rolling
meadows. A tracked vehicle can close with and kill the enemy wherever he
chooses to hide. In an emergency, like the present, the heavier armor on
tracks can double as convoy vehicles and better protect our soldiers.
It is an article of faith in the military that each Chief of Staff
of any service will perform some process that will be their legacy. Almost
immediately after the humvees showed their uselessness in the firefight in
Mogadishu, Shinseki's predecessor, General Dennis Riemer, took the 2nd
Armored Calvary Regiment out of M1A1 "Abrams" main battle tanks and M2
"Bradley" fighting vehicles and put them in armed humvees. Shinseki followed
Riemer into the big office in the Pentagon and immediately set about taking
the Army's tracked vehicles away and replacing them with faster wheeled
The watch words for these staff members are "situational awareness,"
"speed beats bullets" and other such nonsense that ignores the truth that in
war that all eventualities must be taken into account. What value is there
in knowing exactly where an enemy is located without sufficient firepower to
drive him out of that location. The illogical notions of Gens. Riemer and
Shinseki put the Army in the precarious situation of being too light to
protect its soldiers and accomplish its mission, because its tracked
vehicles from the first 13 months in Iraq have not been replaced with fresh
armored vehicles for the newly arrived units. The wheeled vehicles that took
their place are a pipedream. One estimate sets the number of remaining main
battle tanks in Iraq at less than 70, down from 400 last year. So, the enemy
is fixed in Fallujah. What are the commanders supposed to use to spearhead
an attack against his fortifications? It certainly cannot be the wheeled
vehicles that are the legacies of Generals Riemer and Shinseki.
Lonnie Shoultz is a former Special Agent with the U.S. Treasury Department
who served in combat in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division and 5th
Special Forces Group, where he received the Purple Heart medal on several
occasions. He is an often published and quoted military analyst and can be
reached at


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The Philippines Department of Health recently sent a team to help local officials in the northern province of Abra after 23 cases of cutaneous anthrax infection were reported since the last week of December.
Enrique Ona, the department's health secretary, said that the people experiencing the signs and symptoms of cutaneous anthrax infection were all males between the ages of two and 52 years of age, Xinhua reports.
"A Department of Health team is now assisting local officials in coordination with the Bureau of Animal Industry in the conduct of an outbreak investigation," Ona said, according to Xinhua.
Ona said that anthrax is endemic in the Philippines and that it typically affects animals such as the carabao, a species of water buffalo.
Humans can become infected with anthrax after being exposed to diseased or deceased animals. Cutaneous anthrax occurs when humans handle dead animals without protection which allows for anthrax spores to cause skin lesions via cuts.
"Those who develop skin lesions two (to) five days after handling deceased animals or contaminated flesh should seek medical advice," Ona said, according to Xinhua.
The other two types of anthrax are inhalational and gastrointestinal, which occur when anthrax spores are either breathed in or digested. Cutaneous anthrax is the most common of the three forms, Xinhua reports.


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Wednesday, June 14, 2017
My Weekend in NorCal
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InterContinental Hotel in San Francisco with girlfriends sounds fantastic! I was just talking about how my girls and I need a get away soon! What great inspiration! I usually always opt for the lounge as you can't beat the amenities! The pictures you captured of it looks phenomenal! Meritage Resort and Spa looks lovely as well and I adore Parisian style of the rooms too! Who doesn't love a nice balcony?! Also, you have to get the sliders and tasty beverage on a girls trip! It's pretty much a grown up sleep over right?!ReplyDelete
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very beautiful post , love the boots !ReplyDelete
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What a fun trip! I love NorCal and SF is one of my favorite cities. The Intercontinental Hotel in SF is such a great location and that Executive Lounge is the best! The spread there looks incredible. Napa is always a great idea and the Meritage Resort looks beautiful. I love the decor of the rooms. I am glad you got to taste a lot of wine and now I need to try that Cuvee! xoxo, ChristineReplyDelete
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This is incredibly beautiful and fascinating. As I opened your link on my desktop computer I was amazed at the gorgeousness of each capture. The dresses are simply stunning and I'm obsessed by your hair. Still , with all the fabulous foods , interiors and scenic spots you shared you stand out as the most exquisite. The chocolates in the hotel are screaming my name as well as the sliders, sausages and breads. This weekend of Tapas, Wine and Fine Art is definitely something I'd like to do soon!
Ooh this is such an awesome Norcal trip. I'm actually heading to San Francisco later this week and I haven't booked any hotel. Might have to check out InterContinental Hotel because it looks so lovely. How far is the drive to Napa from SF? It's not part of my plans but if you were able to drive there, I imagine it'd be super fun to stop by too. I love both of your outfits you showed here. The dress you wore in SF is so cute, and I adore the booties you wore in Napa. It's very smart to wear long sleeves or a jacket in Norcal weather. Styling on point!ReplyDelete
-Lily from With Love Lily Rose
Wow! Girls trips are always so much fun! And I'm sure this one didn't disappoint.ReplyDelete
These photos are beautiful! I'm dying to go to SF and Napa!
The food at Bocadillo's looks amazing and I'm obsessed with that shirtdress of yours!
You look so adorable!
I stayed at the InterContinental Hotel in SF just last month. Totally loved it, great location, amazing food at its restaurant, large and spacious room and most importantly, they have great service throughout the whole hotel. I went to Napa for a weekend right after SF too. Haha...looks like it's a popular route for sure! What I didn't visit was the MEritage Resort! OMg it looks so stunning.ReplyDelete
xx, Jessie
Wow, both hotels look stunning. InterContinental Hotel's Club Lounge looks amazing! The breakfast is incredibly mouthwatering, but I'm so in love with the Meritage Resort though. It has a bit of a Spanish feel and the interior is gorgeous. Believe it or not, even though I'm from NorCal, I never visited Napa Valley, but this post totally inspired me to go next time and I'm definitely staying at the Meritage!ReplyDelete
Maggie S.
Both hotels in San Francisco and in Napa look incredibly beautiful and luxurious! I'd love to visit San Francisco one day, so you got me covered. The room and all the facilities are just the way I like it. Aww and every single dish looks so delicious! And the Meritage Resort and SPA, what can I say? It's a heavenly place to stay.ReplyDelete
I bet you spent a lovely holiday with your friends.
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Both of these hotels look amazing! I'm actually planning a girls trip later this summer with my girl friends and I'm so glad I read your post and recommendations. I've been to San Francisco a few times and I love the city but never been to Napa. It looks like it can be so much fun with friends. Now I'm even more excited to go visit!ReplyDelete
xx, Maryam
What a fun girl's trip! I've been in mommy-mode for so long that I don't even recall the last time I took one. I've only been to San Fran once and never to Napa. Those are on my bucket list for sure! That shirt dress and mirrored sunnies are TDF and I LOVE your booties! Those hotels look gorgeous! I can't get over the views at the InterContinental and Napa looks like so much fun!ReplyDelete
Both hotels you stayed at looked amazing, I think i favour the second one a little more because, like you said, it had a sort of parisian vibe to it! On top of that you got a bowling ally and a spa? Count me in for both haha!ReplyDelete
It looked like you had an amazing time with the girls! It's something I'd love to venture out and go to myself as I've been to neither San Fran or Napa!
Also i'm a fan of your cute outfit! That blue dress just looks amazing on you
Hey Love,ReplyDelete
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Ohhh I love Hotels, as you Know and both in San Francisco and Napa looks sooo Gorgeous:)
I had a chance to stay in One InterContinental Hotel in Lisbon and They are Amazing:) Obsessed with the Service:)
The View is Gorgeous:) Love Hotels with View:)
And the Spa:) Both Place is on my Bucket List for sure:)
Ps: Loved your ShirtDress:)))
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What a wonderful experience girl! Love SF, the view from your room is totally breathtaking. I went to San Francisco two years ago and I loved it. Of course I visited Napa and I also fell in love with its amazing views and the wine tasting was a great experience. The Heritage Resort and Spa looks luxurious, loved the decoration.ReplyDelete
Very nice post, your images are amazing, very well taken. Loved to enjoy this place through your lens.
Thanks for sharing this fabulous trip and I forgot to mention that you look so beautiful, loved your outfits, babe.
Much fun and beautiful places in this post. Love the hotels and interiors , the food is pretty yummy.ReplyDelete
Your outfits are simply and with great details like the studded boots.
Love the wineries on the end of post, looking nice cheers.
This literally such a dream. I've been wanting to make this trip so bad! I will definitely have to stay there when I make my way down there. That breakfast spread looks amazinggggggg! And Im so jealous of your stay in Napa. It's seriously so beautiful up there!ReplyDelete
This place looks fabulous I haven't been to Napa yet on my travels but it looks like I'll need to add it to my places to visit and might even stay here! hope you have a fabulous week babe great post! XOWPReplyDelete
That amazing view of the city was a great way to start to start a girls' staycation; it is to die for! I would also look forward to the Club Lounge! Who doesn't want mimosas galore for breakfast?! I have also wanted to visit Napa for a weekend or so just to relax. You had the ideal weekend with the girls. I am so jealous and wish I could have been there!ReplyDelete
Oh my gosh, this is the most perfect weekend!! I love the InterContinental chain, they never disappoint in giving top notch customer services. That chocolate platter is so good, love the Golden Gate bridge design they did on the plate. Club Lounge breakfast looked so good, my mouth is watering. Mumm Napa tour is so good, I love their whites. Such a great trip and recap.ReplyDelete
~ xo Sheree
Chocolate, the views, food, and drinks. Wow girl you really got it all. I'd love to take a trip like this and explore the many events that you got to experience. The hotel is just gorgeous and they do so well with the decor and style of it all. You also look so fashionable and I love your style.ReplyDelete
This hotel look like heaven! I would love to go here and I am going to save this post, maybe I'll need it in the future. Btw you look gorgeous!ReplyDelete
You are ADORABLE! 💜 I love your style and how you choose topics for your blog! Thank you so much for being a daily-inspiration for mE!ReplyDelete
By the way, posts about hotels are my all-time-favorite!
I have never seen a breakfast like that at any hotel! That's awesome the have that instead of the plain and boring continental breakfast most have lol. San Fran sounds like so much fun, I hate that we had a change of plans and won't be able to check it this year. But now I definitely want to check out the fabulous Mumm Napa too! Will definitely have to plan for both in the future!ReplyDelete


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Chabad's Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky stated that the historic manuscripts on public auction in Israel are considered stolen property.
By COLlive reporter
Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky, secretary of Agudas Chassidei Chabad International, the umbrella organization of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, issued a public warning against the sale of Chabad's historic books and manuscripts.
In a letter dated Monday, 16 Kislev 5778, Rabbi Krinsky wrote that it is a "most severe prohibition to trade, sell or buy" items from the stolen Schneerson Archive.
Manuscripts of the Tzemach Tzedek, the third Chabad Rebbe, are scheduled to be sold at the Moreshet Auction House in Israel this week. Chabad claims that these manuscripts are part of the Schneerson Archive looted by the Nazis and held illegally by Russia.
Senior U.S. Federal Judge Royce Lamberth ordered an international investigation which will involve U.S. and Israeli authorities to uncover the origins of these manuscripts.
Attorney Shmuel Grossman said in response that the Moreshet auction house is claiming that the manuscripts were the private property of Rabbi Yissachar Ber Horowitz, a rabbi in the town of Lubavitch.
But Rabbi Krinsky states that the "books and manuscripts that are in the hands of merchants or private people or auction houses are stolen and robbed in many different ways from the Schneerson Collection."
He said it was forbidden for anyone to purchase them and that all should be done to return them to their "rightful place - the Agudas Chassidei Chabad Library here in Brooklyn, New York."
As reported, over a month ago, Judge Lamberth ordered a similar investigation into the Kedem Auction House in Israel and resulted in the return of the Talmud Yevamot belonging of the Rebbe Maharash to the hands of Chabad.
"Sadly, additional texts from the Schneerson Collection, including several volumes of the Rebbe Maharash's Talmud, have recently vanished from Moscow. We call upon anyone with knowledge or information about any person or entity who has other items from the Schneerson Collection that were illegally held by Russia, to contact Chabad or our lawyers immediately. Your anonymity will be preserved upon request," he said.


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March 2, 2017
You may know Mama June from Honey Boo Boo, but now she is the star of her own show on WE TV called "Mama June: From Not to Hot." She has gone from 460lbs. to a size 4! We talked to her about her weight loss journey, the hardest food for her to give up and her couponing.
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Consumer Reports tested more than 100 gas grills and we've got results. Some of the grills are loaded with features, but you don't have to spend top dollar to get one that sizzles.
For convenience, more people are grilling with gas these days. With that in mind, Consumer Reports tested dozens of gas grills that range in price from less than $200 to more than $2,000. Some grills do more than the basics, such as having an included rotisserie and side burners that are perfect for keeping a pot boiling. You can even an oven at least one of the grills.
"We were able to bake a pretty good cake in the oven, though the bottom was darker than one we baked in a regular oven," said Celia Kuperszmid-Lehrman of Consumer Reports.
Consumer Reports' testers measured how evenly a grill distributes heat, and revealed that pre-heating is important, too.
"In a recent Consumer Reports reader survey, we found most gas grillers preheat their grill for 5 to 10 minutes before cooking," Kuperszmid-Lehrman added.
So testers preheated the grills for ten minutes to see if that's enough, measuring the temperature and evenness across the grates.
Consumer Reports top-rated 2 Weber grills. The midsized Weber Spirit goes for around $600 and preheats quickly and evenly. So does this smaller Weber Spirit for $450. Both do an excellent job at high and low temperatures -- perfect for grilling a summertime feast!
You can find those Weber grills at Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, and at independent retailers. They come with a long, ten-year warranty on the burners, which is the most frequently replaced part.


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It is often said that good design is founded upon good research. There is a lot of truth to that. However there are also pitfalls that can come from relying too much on research over designer's instinct, just as ignoring research in favour of the gut feel of the designer or stakeholder has it's own obvious pitfalls. Continue reading Research Vs. Instinct
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User Experience; not just for websites!
You would be forgiven for thinking that user experience is a web only field. Certainly a lot of companies do not step away from the traditional thinking of "UX = web" but it is that thinking that can hold them back from their full potential.
The most successful entrepreneurs tend to recognise that their products are about crafting experiences; anyone can copy a template of success and find ways of making their competing product cheaper, but an experience is much more difficult to copy cheaply. Take a look at the experience of opening an Apple Product; you feel like you are holding a quality product in your hand even before you have turned it on. Everything oozes sleek sophistication and highly engineered simplicity, and that is just the packaging! It's not just Apple who benefits from this though. Even companies like Starbucks invest millions in research into this area, and research has found that the packaging affects the perception of quality. The feel of the cup can make the same beverage taste better.
It is difficult for another company to give as good an experience with the packaging, but by no means impossible. However, all too often the temptation to try to copy an experience rather than craft one of their own leads them down the path to failure. If they get it right, then they are simply a copy, albeit a high quality knock-off. If they do not, then they are even less favourably compared.
The experience of the user should convey the message and image of the company, whether that is in a website, a piece of software, or a physical product. In fact, if somebody uses the product, whatever that product is, you want the experience to be well crafted. After all, would you feel well disposed towards a company that told you it did not care about you every time you tried to use it's products?
I did not think so.
UX is not UI
Although UI is UX…
Professionalism in the creative process
Professionalism in the creative process
"You can't force the creative process"
I hate it when people say that. You can, and must, if you create for a living (and want people to ever consider paying you).
In this article at at the newly resurfaced Kilobox, I explain why waiting for "inspiration" is a terrible thing that will hold you back.
Olivia Fox Cabane on Charisma, Leadership and the Imposter Syndrome
Some interesting weekend viewing, which might lead to some weekend reading.
Certainly recommended for people wanting to improve their personal presentation.
Olivia Fox Cabane: Charisma, Leadership and the Imposter Syndrome, Talks at Google (by AtGoogleTalks)
Swedish Architecture from Stockholm
Swedish Architecture from Stockholm
If anyone ever doubted why I wanted to live the life of a Bond villain, it's because you can get sweet digs like this.
It is essentially a SMERSH/SPECTRE control centre. What's not to love?
Future Possibilities
When this technology finally makes it into the civilian field, I can't yet begin to imagine what we could learn when this is adapted and converted into a design research tool
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Neuroscientists can predict your behavior better than you can
It's a well known fact that people are unreliable when it comes to knowing what they want, and what they will do.
A human can decide to do something, and then fail to follow up on that decision, often without realising it until much later. Furthermore, they can decide that they won't do something, only to go ahead and do so. As a species we are pretty bad at predicting our own behaviour, because we often do not realise that our predictions have been so off-base.
If UX researchers could routinely only have access to fMRI scans of users, I wonder what we would learn.


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Con Devitt, an outstanding trade union militant, socialist and organizer, has died at the age of 86. Devitt, a long-time leader of the Boilermakers' Union in Wellington, made an enormous contribution to the class struggle and the workers' movement, especially in his important periods of leadership in the 1970s and 1980s.
From a working-class home in Glasgow, Devitt was part of the wave of post-war migration from Britain to New Zealand. Many of these migrants brought with them traditions of union solidarity and class struggle from Britain: John Findlay was another Clydeside boilermaker turned New Zealand union leader. It's for this reason that the media and the right-wing cultivated the stereotype of the "whingeing Pom" and the outside agitator. Whatever his accent, however, Devitt spoke in a language workers – whether migrant or local – could understand. His message was to stand up for your rights and to trust in your own strength.
Boilermakers worked over 60-hour weeks at one stage, with many men leaving the industry with permanent hearing loss and little support. There was plenty for unions to fight over.
For this commitment, Devitt and his comrades in the Boilermakers' Union earned the hatred and scorn of the ruling class, the political establishment – Labour and National – and the Wellington and national media. A 1977 commission of enquiry into the heavy engineering industry blamed closures on the unions and talked up "disruptive tactics and restrictive practices imposed by certain sections of the Auckland and Wellington boilermaker unions." A concerted campaign of slanders against Wellington and Kawerau boilermakers led to their unions being deregistered. National Prime Minister Robert Muldoon ranted against him. The Dominion and the Evening Post editorialised against his tactics and outlook. We should take all of this as a sign he knew how to do a good job standing up for his members. [Read more…]


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Alan Thicke's widow has claimed his sons want to turn his family ranch into a "massive pot plantation."
Tanya Callau has accused Brennan Thicke and Robin Thicke of propositioning her out of retaliation because she refused to allow the Canadian actor's Carpinteria ranch to be transformed into a spot to grow marijuana.
Tanya's lawyer told People in a statement on Friday (19.05.17): "Since Alan died, his sons have been haranguing her to let them turn America's dad's homestead into a massive pot plantation. When she said no, they filed this bogus lawsuit and smeared her in the tabloids. They're just trying to bully a woman whose only crime is loving their father with everything she had for 17 years."
Tanya's statement comes just days after the two siblings - whose mother is Alan's first wife, 'Days of Our Lives' actress Gloria Loring - filed a petition to "honour the memory of their father, protect his legacy, and prevent his testamentary intentions from being undermined by avarice and overreaching of his third wife, Tanya Callau" now that the actress is trying to get a larger slice of his estate than they believe she's entitled to.
The game show host died in December 2016 at the age of 69 and left each of his three sons - which includes Carter, whose mother is his second wife, 1990 Miss World 1990 Gina Tolleson - equal shares and ownership of his Carpinteria, California ranch, which he bought in 1989 with the intention of it staying in his family forever, 75 per cent of his personal effects and 60 per cent of his remaining estate.
Tanya was bequeathed all of the ranch's furnishings, 25 per cent of his personal effects, a $500,000 life insurance policy, all of his death benefits from pensions and union memberships and 40 per cent of his remaining estate and Alan made provisions that she could remain living at the ranch, on the conditions she paid for the upkeep and maintained the property.
But the 41-year-old actress is claiming the prenup she signed ahead of their 2005 marriage is now invalid.
'Growing Pains' star Alan's children became the trustees of his estate when his brother Todd declined the role of main trustee, in accordance with changes made to the trust made by Alan in February 2016, and both Brennan and Robin say Tanya made no complaints about the prenuptial agreement or the plans for the estate at the time and dispute her claims. They also insist that their father acquired the vast majority of his wealth long before meeting Tanya and is not entitled to more.
In the petition filed on Tuesday (05.16.17) at Los Angeles Superior Court, their attorney Alex Weingarten states: "Now that Alan is dead, Tanya claims there are numerous problems with the Trust and the Prenuptial Agreement. Tanya asserts that there is no chance the 'Prenup' could withstand legal challenge and that she has very significant community rights in the Trust's assets and rights of reimbursement with respect to improvements to the Ranch. Tanya also claims 'Marvin rights' asserting that she had to forego opportunities to pursue and advance her own career in order to support Alan and be his companion and partner, including raising Carter."
Robin and Brennan have also asked the court for instructions concerning the extent to which the Trust's property is Alan's separate property and whether Tanya waived her community property rights when she inked her name on the prenup.
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The Six Thinking Hats
CSS/330 July 9, 2005 Abstract
This paper will examine the six thinking hats decision-making technique created by Dr. Edward De Bono, beginning with a brief background of the founder, as well as a complete description of the six thinking hats decision-making technique itself. It will also include an example of the technique and how it is applied in a real world situation. Ending in examination of when it is and is not appropriate to use the six thinking hats method.
The six thinking hats decision-making technique
The six thinking hats decision-making technique was created by Dr. Edward De Bono, an expert in thinking skills and is regarded by many as the leading authority in the field of creative thinking, innovation and the direct teaching of thinking as a skill. He is also listed as one of the two hundred and fifty persons, who made the most significant contribution to humanity. The work of Dr. De Bono is found appealing to many because of its simplicity and practicality. The technique can be utilized by individuals or groups, four year olds or seniors, and by the mentally challenged or highly intelligent. His methods are considered powerfully simple and can help to make decisions, solve problems, challenge assumptions and achieve a practical improvement in work and in life. (http://www.edwarddebono.com/about.htm) The six thinking hats technique
The six thinking hats technique is an important and powerful method of thinking, which forces one to move outside of the regular way of thinking and to give a more complete well rounded view of a problem or situation. It is used to enhance creativity and critical thinking by looking at a decision from six different and important perspectives. Within this technique, the different perspectives are represented by six different colored thinking hats. Each thinking hat is named for a color which is related to the description of the perspective that one adopts when wearing the particular hat. When "putting on" one of the hats, one must operate exclusively in that mode of thinking and when changing hats, one changes the thinking mode associated from the first hat to the second. It is important to note that the six hats are not categories or descriptions of thinkers themselves and that every person or group can use all of the hats as tools to explore an issue and stimulate creative thinking. The six thinking hats
The white hat
The white hat is from the perspective of an observer and is represented by the image of white paper and is thought to be neutral in nature. It is used to think about the facts, figures, and other objective information concerning the issue at hand. It looks for gaps in knowledge in an attempt to either fill them or take them into consideration, as well as focuses on what it is needed and how it can be obtained. This is where one can analyze past trends and historical data. The red hat
The red hat follows the perspective of self and others and is associated with fire and warmth. It is focuses on emotions, feelings, intuition, and other non-rational but potentially valuable resources, such as hunches. When wearing this hat one must be free to present their ideas or views without explanation, it is also important to consider how others will react emotionally and to try to understand the responses of people who do not fully understand your reasoning. The black hat
The black hat follows the perspective of self and others and is associated with the image of a stern judge wearing a black robe or of playing devil's advocate. It exercises caution and critical judgment in an attempt to think of all things bad regarding the decision. It is also used...
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Her Very Own Demon blends crime thriller with complex character evolution, while exploring a deceptively simple question. What will a person do, how will she change, what atavistic impulses will she involuntarily display, when terrorized beyond the limits of rational comprehension?
The Ghost abducted and murdered fifteen talented young women, one after the other in an increasing frenzy. Lieutenant Kevin Mahoney investigated the case to the point of collapse, desperately trying to determine the Ghost's identity before he could kill again. And then the murders stopped. No additional bodies were found. For two years it was if the Ghost had simply vanished. Something Mahoney had discovered, though he didn't know what, scared the Ghost badly enough to retreat into hiding.
Two years later, now, the Ghost has suddenly returned. But this time he is making it personal, taunting the Lieutenant who nearly caught him. He tells Mahoney the identity of his next intended victim, a reclusive writer named Hope Lang. He wants Mahoney to know a victim before she dies, so that the sound of her voice, the curve of her smile, will haunt Mahoney for the rest of his life. Mahoney must protect Hope while continuing to pursue the killer. And Hope, painfully shy, must summon the strength, courage, and fury to confront her very own demon.
Miranda Cole isn't your typical rich girl. She likes to set fires. She burns buildings down to the ground, watching as flames roar against the night sky with their searingly destructive beauty. Those flames, their heat and light and fury, are reflected in the sculptures she carves from granite. Sculptures depicting her own blazing torment, years of horrific abuse endured when she was younger. In the fires she sets she yearns to break free from the past, from the sadist who brutalized her, and emerge somewhere far away, in a place of peace and tranquility. Only one more fire to set, and she will be free.
Unbeknownst to Miranda, federal agents have identified her as a serial arsonist. They send Patrick Sullivan undercover to gather evidence against her. He soon learns that she is not as she seems. She isn't a sociopath, devoid of conscience, or a twisted creature, thriving on destruction. Her arrogance and derision mask a seething depth of feeling, and a determination to use any means necessary to wrest control of her future. Despite his assignment, he finds her more than intriguing, sensing that she has hidden motives.
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A four-dimensional approach: Define, Decide, Delegate, Develop.
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In their first article, "Behind every successful retreat you'll find a good plan," Rabourn and Pennow stressed the importance of maximizing business resources when planning a retreat.
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i think that this song is about a guy who doesn't want to lose a girl that means everything to him. maybe there's a flaw in his personality.but nothing major, so she promised not to notice. maybe it's that he doesn't like to apologize and always thinks his right. without her he may not be able to carry on caring about people and their feelings. but that's just what i think.
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Congratulations: to our lovely vicar Lisa Barnett and her husband Stephen on the birth of their son Ross. Now the hard work starts but hopefully the twins will be willing helpers.
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity: The staff at The Inn on The Green and The Queen's Head (sister pub) are coming together to raise awareness and money for Great Ormond Street.
A team of 8 of will work together to reach their target of £3000 over the upcoming weeks and would really appreciate any donations that you would like to give them! Here is their JustGiving Page if you would like to donate
Inn on the Green: Dinner and Show Night – Next month's Dinner and Show Night will be a Rat Pack Tribute Night with Karl Jacey! The pub is offering a Three Course Meal and the Show for £25.00 or you can go along just for the show for only £5.00. The show will take place on Saturday 9 July from 6.00pm onwards. Call now to book a table on 01444 831 899
Monthly Quiz
Just a reminder that the pub now holds a very well supported monthly quiz. It is held on the first Wednesday of the month and starts at 8.00pm in the restaurant. The cost is just £2.00 per person with a maximum of 6 players per team. There is always a special meal deal on for those participating. The next Quiz Night will be on Wednesday 6 July so there is no excuse for missing it.
The Queen's Birthday: Can you help? St Augustine's are hoping to serve home-made cakes and teas at the church in aid of Family Support Work during the Open Gardens on Saturday 2nd July. Please let the church know if you would be able to bake a cake or if you could spare an hour on the day to help serve teas. Any offers of help would be gratefully received! Many thanks.
War Memorial: As you may have noticed, the War Memorial has been taped off. This is merely a safety precaution and there is not thought to be any imminent danger to its structural stability. The Church is concerned, however, that the condition of the wooden Calvary has deteriorated and it requires some remedial work. In order to access specialist advice they have contacted the War Memorials Trust. This organisation is also a possible source of funding for the project. The WMT is experiencing heavy demand for its services at present and it will take several weeks before more is known. The hope is that work will be able to commence on the repair and conservation of the War Memorial before the winter.
Scaynes Hill Flower Show: This year's Scaynes Hill Flower Show and Plant Sale will take place on Saturday 9th July 2016. The show will be open to the public from 2.00pm until 4.00pm. Competitive entries must be in place between 9.00am and 11.00am on the morning of the show. Schedules for the show should have been delivered around the village by now but spares are available from the Garage, The Sloop or from the back of the church. For more information please call Dianne on 831676
Scaynes Hill Fruit and Vegetable Share Scheme: The Fruit and Veg Share Scheme started again this week on Tuesday 28 June. If like me you missed the first week then don't worry it will be running every Tuesday from 8.00am until 6.00pm outside the church. This scheme is open for everyone to join in with, whether you grow your own fruit and veg or not. If you have more than you need then please leave it on the table for others. If there is something on the table that you need then please just take it. No money is needed or exchanged.
Scaynes Hill Open Gardens: This years' Open Gardens will be on Sunday 2 July. The gardens will be open from 1.30pm until 5.30pm. Tickets can be bought from the church for just £5.00 and there will be tea and coffee served in the Church Annex
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The Empress is strongly connected to yesterday's card, The Queen of Pentacles. These very fertile cards speak strongly of motherhood.
If you're not planning on a pregnancy, be sure to take extra precautions for a time. If you are planning on a new addition, this would be a great time to try!
Pregnancy being quite unlikely for me, I have steered more towards Mother Earth and The Goddess.
I love this time of year, Mabon and Samhein are my favorite Sabbats, and consequently I feel a deeper connection to the earth during this time. I love the beauty of the trees, cloaked in their richly colored leaves. I am drawn outdoors to observe and admire this yearly spectacle. The milder weather is a bonus too.
I have always had a natural affinity for the dark side, so I have gravitated to the dark and crone Goddesses by instinct. During this time of quiet inner reflection, I am in my natural element.
The Empress card, from the Witches Tarot, shows Demeter. Demeter is the Greek Goddess of the harvest. She is a mother and fertility symbol. Now, during Mabon, she bears her last fruits for the year, before she begins mourning for her lost Daughter, Persephone, plunging the earth into the sterility of winter.
Yesterdays Daily Tarot: Queen of Pentacles


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The new Lifetime series 24 To Life interviews eight people who have been convicted of crimes and follows them on their final day of freedom before reporting to prison. In the series premiere episode "Greed and Desperation," the former director of aviation and chief pilot for Berwind Corp., Kevin Boardman, is featured. He defrauded his employers, a family-owned business based in Philadelphia, to the tune of $2.7 million. Boardman submitted "false and inflated invoices" to Berwind for two companies that never provided services to the company. In March 2015, Boardman was sentenced to five years in prison.
Boardman is writing a blog in prison. He writes observations including "Black people take excellent care of their shoes, especially compared to how white people do" and "the best time to do is laundry is when everyone else is watching Love & Hip Hop on TV." He also reported that he's lost almost 50 pounds in 6 months. 24 To Life will premiere on Lifetime on April 12 at 10pm.


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Our Strategic Plan responds to future challenges and ensures that we meet the vision our founders had almost 100 years ago. This plan will ensure the sustainability of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity, Foundation, and WPN Housing. It will continue to build an efficient environment for young men to prosper and thrive. It will help us create lifelong friendships, enhance social skills and present opportunities for community and membership growth through:
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Gov. Parris N. Glendening has rejected a request by the Campaign for Justice Under the Law to grant parole for 10 prisoners who have been recommended for release by the Maryland Parole Commission.
The 10 prisoners are all serving life sentences, and Glendening has consistently refused clemency for them under his "life means life" policy. The governor, who has final say under state law on granting parole to life-sentence prisoners, has done so for six inmates, all of whom had terminal illnesses.
In a letter this week to Del. Salima S. Marriott, the governor's chief legal counsel told the Baltimore Democrat and her group that Glendening has previously considered these 10 cases and is not persuaded to grant parole.


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Sunday, November 10, 2013
Starring Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, Vincent Price, Judith Anderson
This is really one of the greats. I've seen the picture many times but like a few others on my Noirvember list I couldn't resist revisiting it.
As a director, Otto Preminger wasn't exactly know for his light touch. By all accounts he was nothing less than a screaming autocrat who bullied cast and crew to get his way. And in a lot of his films I think his heavy hand shows. But not Laura. Here he does an elegant job of portraying a group that we come to realize are morally bankrupt sociopaths. Like Fritz Lang's American films, there's little evidence of German Expressionist lighting here. The darkness is in the hearts of the characters, right where it belongs. That's what noir is about.
It's nearly impossible to imagine more perfect casting for the title character than Gene Tierney. She was amazingly beautiful but there was something else. She projects an indefinable quality makes us absolutely understand why everyone in the film is obsessed with her. Her casting is the strongest storytelling tool at Preminger's disposal. But the rest of the cast is excellent as well, particularly Clifton Webb as Waldo Lydecker. On top of all this you get an excellent script with one of the best twists in any movie and David Raskin's brilliant score.
I can't go without mentioning all the ties to one of my other obsessions: David Lynch and Mark Frost's "Twin Peaks." LAURA Palmer. A detective falls in love with the girl whose murder he's investigating. Waldo is the mynah bird. Lydecker is the veterinarian. All right, that's enough. I'm being indulgent.
Just see this movie if you haven't already!
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For the first time since 2004, the Fighting Illini softball team is headed to the NCAA Tournament.
For senior catcher Lana Armstrong, the long wait brought some unpleasant memories to mind.
"I started getting really nervous there for a minute, like I was starting to sweat," Armstrong said. "I kind of had flashbacks from my sophomore year (when) we should have gone and they give it to Penn State, so when I saw Purdue's name up there and we hadn't been announced yet, I was like 'You've got to be kidding me, not again, please no."
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