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Top Tips for Determining What You Want to Study in College
What do you want to study in college? These eight words have haunted high schoolers for decades. Parents, teachers, relatives, guidance counselors, fellow students, and other well-meaning individuals with a genuine interest in your success often ask this question without realizing the amount of weight it brings. Many students who haven't yet made up their minds feel burdened by the pressure to make a decision. If you find yourself in this position, you're not alone! Still, you're probably wondering: how do I figure out what I want to study in college?
We're happy you asked and that's exactly what we'll take a look at today! You'll come away with a better understanding of when you should know what you want to study, whether it's essential to know before applying to the Ivies, and some strategies you can implement to speed up the process.
Do I have to know what I want to study before applying to the Ivies?
The Ivy League is a collection of eight highly esteemed universities known for their academic rigor, educational opportunities, and world-class instructors. These schools are known for being highly selective in their application process.
As a result, high schoolers across the country are well aware of the strict requirements necessary to get accepted into the Ivies. Naturally, this leads many to wonder whether it's necessary to declare a major before applying to one of these universities. As with many Ivy League-related questions, the answer is a bit complicated.
Technically, you don't need to know what you want to study before sending in an application. However, having a clear path of study can strengthen your application by showing admissions officers that you know exactly what you want to do after getting accepted.
This decision and clarity make it easier for schools to see how a particular applicant will make use of their academic offerings if accepted. Still, this doesn't mean that someone without a clear idea of what they want to study can't get accepted into the Ivies. It's just a bit tougher.
When should I know what I want to study?
Many students aren't sure when it's ideal to have a decided major. It's understandable since there are different ideas floating around. Some people say you should know as early as possible while others claim you don't need to know until your sophomore year of college. So, when should you really know what you want to study? At AdmissionSight, we encourage students to start seriously considering their college major during their freshman and sophomore years of high school.
Around this time, students can start taking more specific coursework and participate in subject-related extracurriculars to explore various fields. This exploration helps students to narrow down potential areas of interest. Although it shouldn't be forced, it's ideal to have a good idea of what you want to study when you start sending out applications to colleges.
While not a requirement, this clarity reflects positively on your application. It's advisable for students to start sending out applications at the beginning of their senior year of high school. This gives students two to three years to give some serious thought about what subject they'd like to pursue in college.
How do I figure out what I want to study in college?
1. Get started early.
As you'll see in this list of helpful strategies for determining your college major, it's not something that comes to you out of the blue. You have to put forth the effort to narrow down what interests you and what doesn't. Sometimes, it's the sheer number of options that's more overwhelming than the fact that you're still undecided.
To help keep yourself from feeling too much pressure, it's advisable to get started on the journey early. As mentioned earlier, we advise students to start seriously thinking about their field of interest during freshman and senior year. You can definitely start earlier, but it's not going to give you much of a head start.
The longer you wait, the harder of a time you'll have when trying to narrow down your options just before applying to colleges. It's tempting to go through high school without ever actively working to determine your college major. Nothing throughout all four years of high school requires this decision. However, your future self will be thankful for the work you put in early on.
2. Don't feel rushed.
With your parents, teachers, and even some fellow classmates asking you about your college major, it's easy to feel pressured to come up with a decision. However, it's important to not feel rushed in the process. This can lead students to choose random areas of study that don't really interest them at all which only results in a wasted time and money.
If you follow our first tips of getting started early on in high school, there's no reason you should feel rushed. Still, this point is even true for students reaching their senior year of high school and even those in the application process. Although you should be putting forth a genuine effort to narrow down your desired field of study, you still shouldn't rush into a decision.
To help put your mind at ease, your freshman year of college at many schools is typically composed of general courses which you'll have to take no matter what field you enter. This cushion gives you a little bit more time to determine what you want to study. No matter where you're at along the process, rushing into a decision can never help. It's something you should arrive at with clarity and confidence.
3. Make a list of pros and cons.
Lists are going to be your best friend when preparing for college. They're a great way to maps out your thoughts and make complex decisions. When choosing a major, you'll most likely have no shortage of fields that pique your interest. Writing these down is a great way not only to keep track of subjects that you might be interested in pursuing, but it's also an effective way to start eliminating possibilities.
In addition to simply listing the subjects or majors that you're considering, you should also write a list of the pros and cons of each. Seeing these advantages and disadvantages next to each other can make it easier to compare and contrast each potential major. When building your pros and cons list, consider every aspect of the field of study.
What kind of classes will you have to take? What kind of materials, equipment, or devices will you be working with? What kind of field will you enter into after school? Instead of feeling overwhelmed with so many different ideas in your head, getting these thoughts down on paper is an excellent way to narrow down your options.
4. Speak with your high school counselor.
High school guidance counselors are a truly valuable yet highly underutilized resource for students. Think about it – these professionals have years of experience helping high school students just like you prepare for college. A large portion of that transition process, as you know first-hand, is determining what students want to study.
There's a good chance your guidance counselor has already helped thousands of students make this important decision. Why wouldn't he or she be able to help you too? In reality, they're an excellent and completely FREE resource that all high schoolers should use. Your counselor might even have insights into your academic interests that you don't have.
They can pinpoint areas where you seem to excel more than others and make suggestions based on that performance. Counselors who know you a little better might even be able to offer advice based on your personality. Some high schools even offer complimentary career assessments which can provide some helpful insight for determining your major – which leads us to our next point.
5. Take a career aptitude test.
Woah! Career? You still haven't figured out your college major. What's the point of trying to figure out what career you might enjoy? Well, there are a few reasons. First and foremost, if you're able to determine a career path that you connect with, then you can choose a related major to help you achieve that ultimate goal.
However, even if you don't come away with that much clarity, a career assessment test can still provide you with some insights about your personality and preferences that you might not have known. Any information you can gather in this area will make it easier for you to start narrowing down your options. As mentioned before, many schools have career aptitude tests, but you can also find countless online. Some are even completely free! Here are some of the best career assessments online:
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Career Aptitude Test
- Holland Code Career Aptitude Test
- Motivational Appraisal of Personal Potential (MAPP) Career Aptitude Test
- Keirsey Temperament Aptitude Sorter
- The Princeton Review Career Quiz
- CareerExplorer Career Test
- MyMajors
6. Consult your friends and family.
Ironically, sometimes those closest to us know us better than we know ourselves. For this reason, talking about your major with friends and family members can prove to be a vital asset to use when whittling down your options. You can trust that those closest to you will provide honest opinions and not just tell you what they think you want to hear.
This strategy shouldn't be used to finalize your chosen major as that's only a decision you can make on your own. Instead, it's a good way to see how others who know you very well think about your compatibility with a particular area of study. The feedback you receive shouldn't be taken as gospel but simply additional information to use when making your decision.
For example, if your parents, siblings, grandparents, and friends all say that they think one particular major would be a great match for you, then it's worth considering further. Of course, you should never let their opinions override what you want but simply inform your decision.
7. Participate in summer programs.
One of the main reasons it's difficult for students to determine which major they want to pursue is due to a lack of experience and awareness of their fields of interest. In other words, it's very difficult to know what it's actually like to actively engage in a particular area of study before doing it. Since this exposure doesn't come until college typically, many high schoolers aren't sure where to begin.
That's where summer programs can help. These programs are specifically designed to give students an in-depth perspective of a particular subject by allowing them to participate in a prolonged activity or project. Summer programs can last anywhere between a few days and a few months.
During this time, students will get firsthand experience in a given subject which can provide indispensable insights into whether or not that particular field is one they'd like to pursue. Another major advantage of summer programs is that they look excellent on applications! While you're working towards determining your chosen major, you'll simultaneously be strengthening your application. It's a win-win!
8. Sign up for extracurricular activities.
Extracurricular activities are another fantastic way to help narrow down your potential fields of interest for college. While there are certainly extracurriculars that don't give you some insight into this question, there are some academic-related activities outside of the classroom that can provide some excellent insights.
For example, if you think a political science major might be in the cards for you, participating in an after-school debate club can help you determine if that subject is really something you'd enjoy. Regardless of what areas you're interested in, participating in related extracurriculars can make it easier to determine what subjects are right for you.
It's advisable to only stick with one or two extracurriculars throughout your high school years as this commitment reflects better on your applications than participating in countless activities without following through.
9. Work with a college admissions expert.
Preparing for college is one of the most important yet difficult undertakings high schoolers face. Without any clear direction, many students feel as though they're feeling around in the dark. When it comes to choosing a major, it's not uncommon for students to feel completely lost without much guidance or support. That's where a college admissions expert can help.
At AdmissionSight, we've helped hundreds of students successfully make the transition from high school to college. More specifically, we can help you determine your college major. How do we do it?
Well, we offer a variety of support and advisory services assisting students throughout their high school years to put themselves in the best position to succeed in college. By helping you choose the best courses and extracurriculars given your goals, AdmissionSight can help you further clarify what areas of study you want to pursue.
Get into your dream college
You don't have to settle for your fourth, third, or even second-choice university! You have what it takes to get into the school of your dreams. You just need the guidance and support of a professional to help you master the college admissions process.
AdmissionSight is a leading college entrance expert with over a decade of experience helping students achieve their collegiate dreams. In fact, 75% of the students we work with get accepted into the Ivy League or Top 10 universities.
Over the years, we've developed a deep understanding of the college application process. We know exactly what admissions officers are looking for and how high school students can best prepare for this momentous transition.
This expertise informs all of our services which are specifically designed to help high schoolers nail the application process to ensure their chances of getting into the university of their choice is higher than before.
If you're interested in learning more about our services, feel free to contact us to set up a free consultation. We look forward to hearing from you.


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Wouldn't it be amazing to wake up and see a beautifully crafted house made just for you? Your home should be your safe and relaxing spot from all of the stress the outside world brings. You should be at peace when you're home as it's your temple and your safe zone. As such, you might want to provide the best look for your home to freshen it up a bit.
When it comes to beautifying your home, you might want to make it a full-blast decorating event so that you can update the look of your entire household. You could even consider decorating your ski-lodge as most people tend to let the original design stay as people only visit it a few times each year.
Decorating your home isn't an easy thing to do. You need to make smart decisions to make sure that the final output produces the best look and stays in excellent condition for a very long time. You can focus first on what theme you should go for. To help you out, listed below are the fantastic concepts you can implement for your humble abode.
1. Modern
If you'd like your home to look as if it just popped out of the magazine, the modern look would be the perfect fit for your home. Modern interior design is one of the most popular themes seen on social media.
A modern design uses clean, crisp, and almost minimal elements in the entire setting. Usually, it features a neutral shade with a little hint of bold and contrasting color for an added pop. A modern design's primary goal is to eliminate clutter and reduce accessories and ornaments, as well as provide a clean and sleek look for the entire house.
A modern look usually has an open floor plan to maximize the area and allow for a more spacious flow that doesn't feel compressed and full. When you're going for a modern look, you should use pieces of furniture that emphasize clean lines and basic shapes, with a polished and clean surface, almost similar to what you see in a modern museum. Simplicity is the key, along with adding elements of elegance and crisp angles.
2. Traditional
The traditional look would never go out of style. If you'd like to have a classic look for your home, this theme would be the perfect choice for you.
A traditional look gives off a classic European vibe, which uses elaborate wood structures and elements for a polished and crisp look. The usual colors are dark oak, mixed with darker brown, matched with floral accents, particularly with the wallpapers, throw pillows, and other accessories.
A traditional look's key features are emphasizing mid-century elegance, while bringing along antique pieces paired with luxurious textiles, such as silk, cashmere, velvet, and linen. On top of this, a traditional theme tends to focus heavily on wood elements, particularly with the flooring, furniture, and cabinetry.
3. Contemporary
Contemporary is usually confused with modern design as both give off a modern look and finish. But, with contemporary, it uses modern art elements. Unlike with modern interior, which avoids accessories, a contemporary theme would incorporate as much minimal art pieces as possible, while still creating a clean a polished look.
Contemporary modern is a trending style that can mix straight lines and unusual patterns to add an artistic vibe to a room. It uses plenty of natural light, unique layouts, an open floor plan, neutral colors, and metal accent pieces.
While contemporary design promotes art inside homes, it also implements minimalism, avoids using loud and bold colors, and sticks with a neutral color scheme that gives off a simple yet elegant vibe.
4. Mid-Century Modern
If you'd like to have a nostalgic 1950s or 1960s look inside your home, with a touch of modernism, you could never go wrong with a mid-century modern theme. However, this theme is best paired with a mid-century modern exterior as it'll help set the mood and match the vibe of the mid-century modern interior.
The mid-century modern is a blend of minimalistic approaches, with a touch of soft and neutral colors, mixed with subtle hues of greens and blues. You'll also notice plenty of wood materials, mainly using light oak colors. You can even see plenty of white shades to promote an airy and light atmosphere inside the space.
Moreover, a mid-century modern design offers minimalism and proper organization with furniture that provides plenty of storage, allowing the room to look neat and fresh. This is an excellent route to take if you're looking into something new, homey, and classic for your home.
5. Shabby Chic
If you're a fan of crafts and DIY styles, you'd probably find shabby chic to be the perfect theme for your home. Shabby chic can lean more towards a feminine vibe, given the DIY projects and vintage and floral accents. Before going for this theme, make sure that everyone agrees with the motif as it's quite different and not everyone's cup of tea.
Shabby chic uses accessories with a soft and feminine feel, as well as vintage ornamentations and pale color palettes. You'll notice that the floors are usually painted in a washed-out white color matched with pale floral wallpaper. This particular design also uses vintage furniture, such as a Victorian chair, vintage lamp, and white wood rustic elements. The room is usually full of floral accents, like the sofa's fabric, throw pillows wall décor, and anything that you can add floral accents to.
6. Industrial
If you're looking for a sturdy and concrete look for your home's interior, the industrial theme would be perfect for you. The industrial look gives off a vibe of manufacturing facilities and warehouses, with a hint of modernization.
To achieve an industrial vibe for your home, you should give it a raw and unfurnished look. This means that you end your walls with concrete without adding any paint. The prominent colors you should incorporate are gray, neutral, and rustic. Your main scheme should be darker colors with industrial design as those are the concrete colors. When it comes to adding wood colors, you can either add chestnut or cedar for a little pop of color.
With an industrial theme, you should maximize the use of concrete, metal, and a few wood elements. Along with this, you should also add large sectionals, like for your sofa, kitchen islands, and dining area.
7. Beach Or Nautical
Nothing gets better than a fun and relaxing beach trip away from the city, far from the hullabaloo of your busy work life. Right?
Well, if you're living in an area near the waters or getting plenty of natural light, the beach or nautical theme would be perfect for your household.
A beach or nautical theme may not be common, but it is loved by many for it provides a relaxing vibe that makes a person feel like they're on a relaxing vacation. To achieve this theme, it's ideal that you use an all-white wall, paired with nautical and beachy decorations, such as seashells, surf boards, and sand. The primary color you should use is sea blue, white, or light sand as these perfectly reflect beach colors.
Ideally, using open spaces that provide airy, light, and breezy furniture and colors, as well as soft fabrics and light wood materials would help achieve the look. It'll be perfect if you add nautical décor pieces, such as an anchor, ship wheel, or signages with faux fish and other sea creatures. You can also choose to add indoor plants for a more natural vibe. Not only does it help promote a tropical vibe, but it also aids in increasing your home's indoor air quality.
8. Hollywood Glam
If you've ever wondered what It feels like to live in utter luxury and how your favorite celebrities would come home after a tiring day, the Hollywood glam would be the perfect theme for your home.
The Hollywood glam is famous for producing pure luxury and over-the-top interior designs. However, you need to know that this theme doesn't come cheap, so you need to have enough budget for this as you'll be using high-end materials and fabrics that'll help you achieve a great-looking and grand look.
You'll need to incorporate plenty of Victorian and modern inspirations, with touches of plush and velvet elements that provide maximum class and comfort, which you just can't wait to sit on. The most common colors that people use for a Hollywood glam theme are red, purple, and turquoise.
Designing your home can be a fun activity to do, especially if you've been waiting for so long for the moment to come, and you just want a theme that'll match your personality and style preferences. While there are plenty of themes available that you could choose from, make sure that you pick one that is approved by the entire household and which you can afford as some motifs can be quite expensive as the materials used are hard to find and truly luxurious.
With designing your home, you can choose to create it on your own for a personal touch or hire a professional interior designer that could help you design your home into perfection.


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Favorite Donut Shops in Atlanta
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Da Vinci's Donuts
Donut lovers can choose from already crafted flavors or get creative and customize your own with many toppings to sprinkle on your doughnut. Order a Donut Decorating Kit to create your own delicious masterpieces.
Kid Favorites: Cookies and Cream and Fruity Pebbles
Most Unique: Salted Caramel
Best Seller: Maple Bacon
Locations: Alpharetta, 678-392-2523; Sandy Springs, 678-951-0975; Lenox Square Mall, 678-897-1865; Dawsonville, 706-974-8562
Revolution Doughnuts
This shop is known for organic ingredients and gluten/grain-free and vegan-friendly options. Menu changes monthly.
Kid Favorite: Birthday Cake
Most Unique: Crunchy Mister, a ham and cheese doughnut
Best Seller: Vanilla Bean
Locations: Decatur and Inman Park, 470-428-2023
Dutch Monkey
At this Mom and Pop gourmet doughnut shop, kids can watch the doughnuts being made. The menu of handmade doughnuts change daily.
Kid Favorite: Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles
Most Unique: The Dutch Monkey
Best Seller: Caramel Apple Fritter
Location: Cumming, 404-482-3650; Johns Creek, 470-738-2400
Sublime Donuts
This shop is known for a whimsical atmosphere, and of course, its doughnuts.
Kid Favorite: Nestlé Crunch
Most Unique: Salt & Vinegar
Best Seller: Fresh Strawberry N Cream
Location: Atlanta, 404-897-1801
Dough in the Box
At this shop, enjoy a variety of different types of doughnuts made every day. Or try a cronut, a glazed croissant!
Kid Favorites: During holidays, they offer themed holiday-shaped doughnuts from green shamrocks to giant hearts.
Most Unique: Italian Cannoli
Best Sellers: Apple and Blueberry Fritters
Location: Marietta, 770-436-5155; Austell, 770-726-2295; South Fulton, 404-963-7207
Hero Doughnuts & Buns
This shop has more than 15 flavors of doughnuts, hashbrowns, burgers, sandwiches and more.
Kid Favorite: Cereal Milk
Most Unique: Pistachio
Best Seller: Boston Cream Filled
Location: Summerhill, 470-369-6800
Krispy Kreme
These shops bake donuts using a secret yeast-raised doughnut recipe developed by a New Orleans French chef. When the red light is on – announcing the donuts are warm from the oven – customers line up at the original Atlanta location on Ponce and at others throughout the metro area.
Kid Favorite: Cake Batter
Most Unique: New York Cheesecake
Best Seller: Original Glazed
Location: Multiple locations
Order hot or iced coffee and tea, try breakfast sandwiches, bagels and muffins, and of course, a delicious donut or cute MUNCHKINS donut holes.
Kid Favorite: Any flavor with sprinkles.
Most Unique: Guava
Best Seller: Chocolate Frosted
Location: Multiple locations
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Hotels in the UK faced a challenging start to the year as escalating costs, particularly in payroll, completely wiped out the revenue growth recorded this month and led to a 3.9% year-on-year decline in profit per room, according to the latest worldwide poll of full-service hotels from HotStats.
Growth in RevPAR in January was slight, at just 0.6%, to £66.28, and was entirely as a result of a 0.8% increase in achieved average room rate, to £102.58, which offset the 0.2-percentage point drop in room occupancy to 64.6%.
And despite the drop in volume, hotels in the UK successfully recorded increases in Non-Rooms Revenues, including Food and Beverage (+1.1%) and Conference and Banqueting (+6.0%), which contributed to the 0.8% increase in TrevPAR, to £103.86.
However, hotels in the UK struggled to turn a profit in any department, illustrated by the 0.5% decline in profit per room recorded in the Rooms Department, to £44.86. As the most profitable department of the hotel, Rooms is the stalwart of the operation; however, increases in Rooms Expenses (+6.8%) and Rooms Payroll (+3.1%), wiped out the increase in Rooms Revenue and led to the January profit drop.
Profit & Loss Key Performance Indicators – Total UK (in GBP)
January 2018 v January 2017 | |
RevPAR | +0.6% to £66.28 |
TrevPAR | +0.8% to £103.86 |
Payroll | +0.5 pts to 35.3% |
GOPPAR | -3.9% to £26.10 |
Overall, looking at the operation overall, the growth in TrevPAR was cancelled out by rising costs, which included a 0.5 percentage point increase in Payroll, to 35.3% of total revenue, as well as a 0.4-percentage point increase in 'Overhead' costs.
As a result of the movement in revenue and costs, GOPPAR at hotels in the UK fell by 3.9% year-on-year to £26.10 in January. This was equivalent to a profit conversion of 25.1% of total revenue and well below the average for the rolling 12 months at 38.5% of revenue.
"January was the sixth consecutive month in which hotels in the UK have recorded a year-on-year decline in room occupancy. I'm not sure it's time to start panicking just yet as the drop has been fairly minor. However, with a record number of additions to supply anticipated in London and the Regions in 2018, margins really need to be monitored.
Moreover, escalating Payroll costs should be a key concern for hotel owners, operators and investors, with further increases in the National Living Wage set for April 2018 and net migration levels falling to their lowest level since records began, stifling a major source of labour in the hospitality industry," said Pablo Alonso.
Pablo Alonso, CEO of HotStats
In contrast to the UK overall, hotels in Cardiff successfully recorded an increase in room occupancy of +2.6-percentage points to 67.1%, but it was at the expense of a 1.9% decline in achieved average room rate, to £69.00, which was the lowest rate recorded at hotels in Cardiff since January 2016.
During periods of low demand, such as January, and outside of the key events calendar in the city and at the Principality Stadium, room rate at hotels in Cardiff is highly price sensitive, illustrated by the rate recorded this month in the Corporate (£63.61) and Leisure (£64.77) segments at the hotels polled.
And despite recording a reasonable level of growth in RevPAR, profit per room at hotels in Cardiff also succumbed to rising costs in January.
Profit & Loss Key Performance Indicators – Cardiff (in GBP)
January 2018 v January 2017 | |
RevPAR | +2.1% to £46.32 |
TrevPAR | +1.1% to £73.57 |
Payroll | +0.9 pts to 41.2% |
GOPPAR | -1.6% to £9.02 |
In addition to the drop in achieved average room rate, Non-Rooms Revenues at hotels in the Welsh capital fell and contributed to TrevPAR growth being tempered to an increase of just 1.1%, to £73.57.
As a result of mounting costs, which were led by a 0.9-percentage point increase in Payroll, to 41.2% of total revenue, profit per room at hotels in Cardiff fell by 1.6% year-on-year in January, to just £9.02, equivalent to a profit conversion of only12.3% of total revenue.
Similar dynamics were responsible for profit per room plummeting at hotels in Newcastle in January, with properties in the North East city also failing to record an increase in revenue.
Challenged by the addition of almost 1,000 rooms to the market over the last three years, room occupancy at hotels polled in Newcastle in January dropped by 1.6-percentage points year-on-year, to just 60.7%, which was the lowest occupancy recorded in the market since January 2016.
The drop in room occupancy was sufficient to entirely cancel out the 0.9% increase in achieved average room rate, to £67.94, and as a result, RevPAR in Newcastle dropped by 1.7% to £41.26.
Profit & Loss Key Performance Indicators – Newcastle (in GBP)
January 2018 v January 2017 | |
RevPAR | -1.7% to £41.26 |
TrevPAR | -2.3% to £66.47 |
Payroll | +0.1 pts to 39.4% |
GOPPAR | -19.8% to £9.00 |
Further declines in Non-Rooms Revenue meant TrevPAR at hotels in Newcastle dropped by 2.3% year-on-year to £66.47, which, again, was the lowest monthly level recorded in this measure since January 2016.
The falling revenue levels at Newcastle hotels were further exacerbated by increasing costs, which included a 0.1-percentage point increase in Payroll to 39.4% of total revenue. In addition, hotels in Newcastle recorded a decline in a number of Overhead costs, including Utilities, which increased by 0.6-percentage points for the month, to 6.3% of revenue.
The escalating costs, on top of declining revenues meant profit per room for hotels in Newcastle fell by 19.8% to just £9.00 in January, equivalent to 13.5% of total revenue, which was just 34.4% of the rolling 12-month GOPPAR average at £26.14.
Occupancy (%) - Is that proportion of the bedrooms available during the period which are occupied during the period.
Average Room Rate (ARR) - Is the total bedroom revenue for the period divided by the total bedrooms occupied during the period.
Room Revpar (RevPAR) - Is the total bedroom revenue for the period divided by the total available rooms during the period.
Total Revpar (TRevPAR) - Is the combined total of all revenues divided by the total available rooms during the period.
Payroll % - Is the payroll for all hotels in the sample as a percentage of total revenue.
GOP PAR - Is the Total Gross Operating Profit for the period divided by the total available rooms during the period.


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The founders of Speckle, an early-stage startup based in London, are both trained architects and engineers, probably a rare combination. It enabled them to see and understand firsthand the issues associated with exchanging large proprietary 3D files from vendors like Autodesk and Trimble. They wanted to make it easier by building an open source platform to exchange and collaborate on these files.
As engineers, Dimitrie Stefanescu and Matteo Cominetti had the skill to start building something themselves, so they set out to develop a solution that solved a long-standing problem in the construction industry around sharing proprietary files among the various parties involved in a design and building project.
Stefanescu said the goal is to provide a platform to open up the process and make it easier for companies to exchange information in 3D formats. "It's very inaccessible from both a human point of view, as well as a machine point of view. So it's very difficult to extract information from proprietary file formats," he explained.
"It's coupled by an awful lot of political hurdles as well. And what we do is we break that open by allowing people to essentially talk with each other in real time using 3D. So there's a level of interoperability there."
He said that Speckle is also a developer platform on which you can harvest this 3D data and use it for productive things like building applications that make it easier to work with.
The companies that dominate this space have existed for many years, and Stefanescu said they have had little motivation to innovate around file-sharing or open source. "When it comes to open sourcing, it's just something that the architecture, engineering and construction industry completely missed until now."
The two founders began looking at this problem in 2015. They had a working product by the time they raised a pre-seed of $1 million in 2020. Today, the company has 13 employees as it tries to continue to build a community around the open source project.
Stefanescu said that as a couple of immigrants, they understand the need to build a diverse organization.
"We're both immigrants in the country where we are based, so we know the struggle, we know the hustle. So we're trying to make everybody's lives better," he said.
Today the company announced a $5.5 million seed round to help them continue building the company. Frontline Ventures and Matrix Partners led the round with help from existing investor Foundamental and several industry angels.


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Rachel is a piano teacher & accompanist in the Wichita area. She has been playing the piano since five years old and earned her bachelors degree from Central Christian College of Kansas where she studied piano and worship arts.
Rachel offers both chord and traditional piano lessons to students of all ages. In addition to lessons she provides opportunities throughout the year for students to participate in recitals and practice performing in front of others.


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The popularity of destination weddings is surging. Because of this, a new group of wedding locations is becoming increasingly popular with engaged couples. Think beyond the Bahamas with these four trending locations to host your destination wedding.
Any bride would look stunning against the breathtaking backdrop of a Santorini wedding. Santorini is known for its whitewashed cliffside houses and its crystal clear blue waters. It is also one of the most lusted after wedding locations, for good reason. Host your reception in Santorini at sunset to take advantage of the glow of the volcanic beaches. The La Ciel resort is among the most highly recommended luxury destination wedding venues on Santorini.
The endless blue and world-famous sunsets offer a stunning backdrop to one of life's most beautiful days. Le Ciel, overlooking the breathtaking Caldera cliffs and a stunning sunset, is one of the most elegant venues for luxury weddings and lifestyle events. Located in picturesque Imerovigli in Santorini, Greece combines an idyllic setting and Mediterranean grandeur, exquisite cuisine and hand-crafted cocktails with meticulous attention to detail and utter professionalism.
The rich history and culture, paired with unmatched beauty, make Tuscany another in-demand destination on our list of trending locations. The rolling hills covered in vineyards are also the perfect scenery for a dream wedding. Choose a centuries-old villa with vineyards for your wedding and reception and watch your guests be in awe of your special day. Villa La Selva is a popular choice for couples looking to tie the knot in Tuscany.
Your ceremony will take place in a captivating and fabled setting: close your eyes, and try to imagine the aperitif in the sixteenth century Italian garden, the dinner in the Ceremony Hall, an ancient cellar with vault ceilings, and the cutting of the cake next to the "Tramonto" swimming pool, or in the panoramic terraces. It will also be possible to continue the celebrations dancing with live music, enlightened by the magical atmosphere candles, under the clear, starry sky of Tuscany.
Palm Springs
Palm Springs has long been a favorite destination for the Hollywood elite, and you'll see why immediately. This area features over 350 days of sunshine each year. With less than 5 inches of rain annually, it also practically assures perfect weather for your big day. The area is home to many luxurious resorts and wedding locations to choose from for your ceremony and reception. One popular spot is the O'Donnell House and The Willows Historic Inn.
The estate's wrought-iron gates open, admitting only you and your privileged guests. The gates bear the sign "Ojo del Desierto"—Eye of the Desert. Surveying the sweeping valley vistas from on high, everyone certainly has a sense that all the desert's delights are theirs to command. A spacious cliffside stone terrace seems to float above the world, making receptions here both dramatic and exhilarating. It's an ideal vantage from which to survey the vast horizon's transformation from technicolor sunset to star-filled sky. –Here Comes the Guide
Sri Lanka
Finally, for a truly exotic destination wedding, head to Sri Lanka. The mesmerizing blue waters of the Indian Ocean will delight your guests. Visit ancient temples, ride an elephant, or simply enjoy the delightful cuisine. Trending locations like this will most definitely be the setting for a wedding that will create memories that last a lifetime! Many brides have recommended JetWing Blue as their resort of choice due to its idyllic location that is also away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Perhaps one of the most romantic wedding venues in Sri Lanka, Negombo features a pristine coastline for ceremonies against the stunning backdrop of the Indian Ocean.
Any of these trending locations would be the perfect destination for your upcoming wedding! For even more wedding locations you'll adore, explore Say "I Do" in One of These Luxury Destination Wedding Resorts.


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On June 20, 2016, the Office of Attorney Ethics petitioned the New Jersey Supreme Court's Disciplinary Review Board to impose a "reprimand" on a Gloucester County lawyer who pleaded guilty to Cruelty and Neglect to a Child in the Fourth Degree following a March 20, 2014 Clayton car crash while "[h]e was operating a motor vehicle after having consumed alcohol . . while his seven year-old daughter . . . was a passenger in his vehicle."
According to the Motion for Final Discipline and supporting brief, Ronald P. Sierzega of the Woodbury law firm of Puff & Cockerill, LLC, pleaded guilty on November 19, 2014 to the Cruelty and Neglect charge and was sentenced to one year of probation and a substance abuse evaluation in accordance with a plea deal accepted by Superior Court Judge Robert Becker.
Charges of Driving Under the Influence, Refusal to Submit to a Breathalyzer and Leaving the Scene of an Accident were remanded to the Elk Township Municipal Court where two alcohol related offenses were dismissed and a guilty plea was entered on the Leaving the Scene of an Accident charge. Sierzega was assessed $189 in fines and costs and lost his driver license for six months.
Sierzega reportedly enrolled in an intensive substance abuse treatment program and "voluntarily purchased and installed an ignition interlock device on his vehicle."
New Jersey lawyers who commit offenses can be disciplined even when the attorney's offense is not related to the practice of law. A reprimand is the second mildest form of discipline that can be imposed. The range of discipline that can be imposed, in their order of severity, are admonition, reprimand, censure, license suspension and disbarment.
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Lake County General Health District to host Parent Cafés
Through enjoyable and thoughtful discussion, reflection and parent-to-parent sharing, the participants can explore their strengths and weaknesses, learn about the protective factors and create strategies to build strong, healthy families. The five protective factors are:
1. Parental Resilience: The ability to cope with and bounce back from all types of challenges.
2. Social Connections: Friends, family, and neighbors provide emotional support and concrete assistance to parents.
3. Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development: Having accurate information about raising young children and appropriate expectations for their behavior help parents better understand and care for their children.
4. Concrete Support in Times of Need: Parents need access to the concrete supports and services that can minimize the stress of difficult situations.
5. Social and Emotional Competence of Children: A child's ability to interact positively with others, to self-regulate, and to effectively communicate his or her emotions has a great impact on the parent-child relationship.
The Parent Cafés will be
facilitated by an Associate Health Educator from the LCGHD and Educators from the
OSU Extension Office of Lake County. Each
Café will consist of three weekly two-hour sessions. The program is free and
includes child care, a light meal and some giveaways.
For dates, times and locations, please visit www.lcghd.org/parentcafe. If you have questions or would like to register, please contact Tammy Kraft at 440-350-2851 or [email protected].
If you would like a supply of posters and flyers to help spread the word about the program, or if you would be able to provide giveaways, please contact Tammy Kraft at 440-350-2851 or email her at [email protected].


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Bees are vital to the propagation and survival of countless plant species, and they're vital to having in the garden. Bees around the world are facing decline, and it's never been more important to try and save as many as possible, which can easily be done, even with a small garden.
There are a few different species of bees, and while there has been a lot of emphasis on the honeybee, solitary bees are also extremely important. Here we will explore various methods of attracting these important pollinators to your garden.
Always Plant Native
As mentioned, the honeybee gets a lot of attention, but it's far from being the only kind of bee around. Others, like carpenter bees, are just as vital to maintaining a healthy ecosystem, sometimes even more so.
While honeybees roam quite far and tend to not be too fussy when it comes to their flowers of choice, local bees might only go for specific species of plants that are found endemically. This means that planting native plants can mean bringing in a wide range of various local bees. It's worth doing some research on the types of bees that tend to be in your area as well as the plants that tend to draw them in.
Make Insect Hotels
Beekeeping is a popular profession, but it means building a special kind of hive that allows a swam of honeybees to inhabit. Native, solitary bees almost never live in groups, and need to find different means to laying and protecting their eggs.
Carpenter bees, for example, tend to be attracted to soft wood, where they'll drill small holes in the wood in order to lay an egg. This is why those that have wooden patios might find small holes in the wood all over the place. Building an insect hotel is extremely easy, and you'll only need a drill, various drill bit sizes, and different cuts of logs and timber. Stack the timber and logs, and drill differently sized holes throughout, and it won't take long for a host of different bees from pitching up and calling the new hotel their home.
Avoid Chemicals
Pesticides are a contentious issue around the world, and more and more gardeners are turning away from chemical pesticides, as they often kill the insects that they weren't designed for. Bees are especially prone to this, and even a bit of pesticide residue is enough to kill a bee.
There are more efficient methods of controlling pests in the garden that don't require the use of synthetic chemicals, and those gardeners that decide to move to more natural methods will undoubtedly see a boost in the number of insects in their garden, while also saving money they could instead use for bingo NZ.
Go For Specific Colours
Bees are not able to see colours, but they can see shades. Some of the most popular are white, yellow, and purple.
These tend to be the most attractive to most bees, and planting as many native purple flowers as possible will certainly see more bees using your garden as a common stopping ground.


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Have You Ever Seen Your Pet Chinchilla or Guinea Pig Popcorning?
When pet guinea pigs and pet chinchillas are happy, they literally jump for joy. This behavior, frequently called "popcorning" (or less often, "pogoing"—as if jumping up and down on a pogo stick—or "pronking," "pronging" or "stotting"), happens in both species spontaneously and can be quite confusing to guinea pig and chinchilla owners when they see it for the first time.
What Does Chinchilla or Guinea Pig Popcorning Look Like?
With pet chinchilla and guinea pig popcorning, the animals either jump straight up on all four legs from a standing position, like a kernel of popcorn popping in a pan, or they run forward and backward quickly first, sometimes kicking out their front and back legs, like a bucking bull. Guinea pigs may run back and forth in different directions first and may make high-pitched squeaking sounds simultaneously. Happy chinchillas may also make softer, repeated squeaking sounds.
Both guinea pigs and chinchillas may spontaneously popcorn once or repeatedly, without anything triggering this behavior, or they may popcorn in response to receiving food or attention. This behavior is more common in younger pet chinchillas and guinea pigs, but may be displayed by adults, as well.
Guinea pigs may be able to jump several inches in the air, while young chinchillas may attain several feet. Older or heavier animals may not be able to jump as high as their younger, spryer counterparts.
Chinchillas also display happiness by "wall-surfing," where they run up and down the wall when they are excited. As chinchillas are nocturnal, they may popcorn and wall-surf more often at night because they tend to sleep during the day.
Why Do Guinea Pigs and Chinchillas Popcorn?
Typically, pet chinchillas and guinea pigs display this behavior when they are happy and excited. When guinea pigs and chinchillas are well-fed, have fresh water to drink, have room to exercise, receive attention from their owners and feel safe, they will typically popcorn in delight.
Rarely, however, these animals demonstrate this activity when they are scared. Generally, owners can tell whether their popcorning pets are joyful or fearful by looking at their animals' body language, listening to their vocalizations, and surveying the situation to see if anything could be eliciting fear.
Joyful animals look relaxed, rather than on high alert, as scared prey animals such as guinea pigs and chinchillas typically do when they're afraid. Also, fearful guinea pigs may let out high-pitched shrieks or growls, as opposed to short squeaks, purrs or "chuts" (a series of short, staccato noises) that happy guinea pigs make, while scared chinchillas may make barking or clicking sounds.
Should Pet Parents Worry If Their Pets Perform This Behavior or If They Don't at All?
Sometimes owners will see their pet chinchillas or guinea pigs popcorning for the first time and think these animals are having seizures. However, animals that seizure typically fall over to one side and twitch and flail uncontrollably, rather than pop up into the air.
Popcorning is a normal guinea pig and chinchilla behavior that these rodents have complete control of, and it is completely safe.
On the other hand, some owners familiar with popcorning become concerned that their animals aren't happy because they aren't popcorning. Not all guinea pigs and chinchillas popcorn when they are content, and not performing this behavior doesn't mean that the animals aren't happy.
Pet parents can encourage chinchilla and guinea pig popcorning by handling them gently and by providing them with lots of time out of their cages to run around; plenty of fresh hay and water; and smaller amounts of pellets, fresh veggies and occasional treats. Many guinea pigs popcorn less or stop popcorning as they age. Well-cared for guinea pigs and pet chinchillas may be perfectly content, yet they may not popcorn.
So, don't despair if you don't see your precious pet perform this funny behavior, but certainly relax and enjoy watching him if he does!
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Here's a summary of my comments from a wide-ranging conversation with a blogger about mistakes employees make that prevent customer engagement and make them unhappy.
While no one believes that customers are really always right, CSRs and Sales Reps should believe that customers are always critically important to their jobs and the success of the company. And they should act like that all the time. Problems occur when employees make these mistakes:
* Not welcoming customers who enter the business warmly and enthusiastically.
* Not looking and sounding like helping them find what they need, answer their questions or solve their problems is the most important thing they have to do that day … and it's their pleasure to do so.
* Not treating customers the way the customers want to be treated, not the way the CSRs want to be treated themselves.
* Not following department guidelines or procedures, assuming there are some to start with.
* Not responding quickly to customer calls or emails.
* Not listening – talking too much or too soon.
* Not asking enough good questions to get to the core of the problem and intended outcomes
* Over-promising and under-delivering. Making promises the CSR or the company can't or won't keep.
* Not following up effectively after a solution is achieved to keep the problem from happening again.
Engaging customers and keeping them happy is simple, but not usually easy. That's why they call it work.


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After 2 sleeping homeless men were killed, Las Vegas police set out a mannequin as bait. Here's what happened
The killings took place at night near a dusty, desolate Las Vegas corridor.
On Jan. 3, a homeless man curled up in a blanket to protect himself from the frigid 44-degree temperature, was struck several times in the head as he slept near an intersection not far from the roar of the Spaghetti Bowl, a name locals use to describe a freeway interchange on the city's north end.
The autopsy showed he was bludgeoned with a blunt object, perhaps a hammer.
A month later, a tragedy unfolded at the same intersection — this time on the opposite corner.
On Feb. 3, another homeless man, also nestled under a blanket to stave off the winter cold, was beaten to death as he slept in an open area near bushes.
Again, it appeared the weapon was a hammer.
The similarities between the cases prompted police to set a trap: a mannequin, wrapped in blankets like a sleeping homeless man with his head covered, was placed where the first man was killed.
The scene that quickly ensued — and captured on police surveillance video — led to the arrest of 30-year-old Shane Schindler, who on Tuesday was charged with attempted murder.
At around 3 a.m. on Feb. 22, Schindler, wearing a dark hoodie, walked to the intersection carrying a Little Caesars plastic bag, according to a police report. He spotted the mannequin covered heavily in blankets. He then hovered in the area for several minutes, and appeared to be looking around for any vehicle or pedestrian traffic.
Police say the video captured the following: Schindler approached the mannequin, pulled his hood up over his head to conceal his face and slowly pulled out of the bag a 4-pound engineer's hammer. Using both hands, he raised the hammer and swung it down on the mannequin's head several times.
Police, who were monitoring the surveillance footage, quickly flooded the scene and arrested Schindler.
Schindler's bail is currently set at $50,000 and prosecutors have not charged him in the slayings of the two homeless men. At a previous hearing, shortly after his arrest, prosecutors charged him with carrying a concealed weapon.
(Police have not released the surveillance video footage and only publicized Schindler's arrest last week after local media inquired.)
The police report described his interview with detectives: "Schindler admitted to 'kicking the mannequin' but didn't remember hitting it with a hammer. After further questioning, Schindler admitted to striking the mannequin, but he said he 'knew it was a mannequin' before he struck it."
Nationwide, violent attacks targeting homeless people — most often when they sleep — have concerned homeless advocates.
In 2014, three teens in Albuquerque were charged with first-degree murder after bludgeoning two homeless men to death with bricks and wooden sticks. In 2015, a homeless man was stabbed to death as he slept in a downtown Denver alley. And last year, police in San Diego arrested Jon D. Guerrero on suspicion of carrying out attacks over a two-week period that left three homeless men dead.
Since 1999, the National Coalition for the Homeless has tracked attacks on those living on the streets. According to a report released last year, the group estimates that nearly 1,700 homeless people have been victimized — including beatings, robberies, murders — since 1999 by people who are not homeless.
Megan Hustings, director for the National Coalition for the Homeless, said negative feelings toward the homeless population have persisted for decades.
"We have found that negative attitudes towards the homeless community manifest in regular discrimination and even violence, committed for no other reason than that a homeless person is seen as less than human," she said. "It is our civic duty, more importantly our human responsibility, to provide safety … to these individuals."
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Moreover, Shelly Nortz, deputy director for policy at the Coalition for the Homeless, a group separate from Hustings', said about the Las Vegas case, it's "good to see police aggressively pursuing a suspect."
"But a municipal right to shelter is also needed to help homeless people avoid street violence until they can regain their footing and move into homes of their own," she said.
Last year, Clark County's Social Services Department, which covers Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada's most populous cities, found nearly 6,200 homeless people staying in shelters or on the streets during the two-day count and estimated more than 30,000 people experience homelessness in the southern part of the state throughout the year.
Among them, this year, were Daniel Aldape, 46, and David Dunn, 60.
Aldape was the man killed Jan. 3 near the intersection of Ogden Avenue and City Parkway. Dunn's death came a month later in the same location as he slept near some landscaping bushes.
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It has been in Finland discussed to replace the present straight piece rate by a time rate in forest work. The low earnings of aged forest workers, the health hazards, its tendency to cause conflicts and considerable income differences are the main drawbacks of the piece rate and the proneness to increase the labour costs is the essential fault of the time rate mentioned in the discussion. One possible solution for these problems is an efficiency bonus (prevents the labour costs from increasing and decreases the income differences) combined with a bonus for age (guarantees high incomes for aged wage earners), a maximum efficiency standard (prevents health hazards), and a group incentive (prevents conflicts).
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It's good to be back from Death Valley National Park. I was fortunate on many fronts while in Death Valley National Park. The members of my Racetrack photo tour were great, we had unbelievable light and incredibly clear skies to enjoy every star in the sky! Weather conditions were unseasonably cold with temperatures dipping down below 26F, but that didn't slow us down.
Conditions at Badwater this trip were particularly nice with the salt flats recovering to their former glory. The hexagonal shapes of the salt were clearly seen and quite white. A nice change from my previous visit with very flat muddy grey salt formations.
I have many photos from this trip that I'm eager to share including some amazing night sky and star trail photos. Stay tuned for those! In the meantime here's a sample of what we experienced on this trip. If you're interested in joining me in February I'll be repeating this trip to Death Valley to make the most of the new moon, so as to see every star in the sky – 2012 Death Valley Photo Tour Info.
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Canon 5D Mark II, Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L Tilt-Shift (courtesy of Borrowlenses.com)
3-Image Panoramic, with two sequences blended as the front element of this lens does not allow for use of filters.
Sky: ISO 640, f/10 at 1/5 second (-1 1/3 EV)
Salt Flat: ISO 640, f/10 at 0.8 second (2/3 EV)
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More than 150 public libraries throughout the central United States now lend out activity kits that let children explore just about any aspect of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The kids can check them out just like they would a book. The kits teach youngsters what engineers do, as well as how to code, build robots, design video games, and create animations.
The collections have been made possible by the IEEE Region 4 Science Kits for Public Libraries program with funding from Region 4 members and corporate sponsors. The SKPL program is the brainchild of IEEE Life Senior Member John A. Zulaski, the chair of the SKPL committee.
Activity kits aren't new to libraries, but STEM kits didn't exist 10 years ago. Nowadays large, well-funded libraries might have them, but that's not the case for many small and midsize ones, Zulaski says.
He says he is on a mission to encourage other IEEE entities to make the kits available at local libraries. Only public libraries in IEEE Region 4 currently are eligible for an SKPL grant.
"This is the perfect project for IEEE life members or young professionals to undertake," Zulaski says. "The kits get kids interested in pursuing a technical career—which, by the way, helps increase IEEE membership down the road."
Currently all 80 branches of the Chicago Public Library have the kits, as do libraries in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
STEM in Libraries
After Zulaski retired as director of electronic products at S&C Electric, in Chicago, he became a trustee for his local library, in Mount Prospect, Ill. During his visits there, he noticed cloth bags filled with puzzles and other activities, but none were specific to STEM. He recalled the wonderful experiences he had as a child playing with Erector sets, Lincoln Logs, and other activity kits, and he realized many children today are not so fortunate. In 2009 he talked to the library's executive director, Marilyn Genther, about creating science kits that could be circulated. She was interested but said she didn't have the US $2,000 in her budget she estimated it would take to create such a collection.
Zulaski ran the idea past the IEEE Chicago Section, which agreed to provide funding. Assembled by youth librarians and IEEE volunteers, 12 kits were created for children in Grades 1 through 5. They included hands-on off-the-shelf STEM projects, instructions written by the librarians, and a recommended list of books, DVDs, videos, and other reference material from the library, Genther says. All the items were stowed in backpacks.
Genther says having libraries offer the kits makes a lot of sense. There is no curriculum for students to follow, so they can learn at their own pace and pick topics they find interesting.
"The kits get into the hands of children who may not have an opportunity to learn about STEM otherwise," she says. Genther has since retired and is now a member of the IEEE SKPL committee.
Zulaski says the prototype kits were flying off the shelves—which persuaded the IEEE Chicago Section to launch the SKPL project in 2010. Through the generosity of the section's members and a few corporate donors, more than 25 libraries in the Chicago area began circulating the science kits.
The kits get into the hands of children who may not have an opportunity to learn about STEM otherwise.
Kids aren't the only ones checking out the collections. Teachers, Boy Scout leaders, parents who homeschool their children, and libraries that have in-house STEM programs do as well.
The kits are tailored to the needs of the local children, Zulaski says.
"We decided early on that we did not want to dictate to the libraries what should be in their kits," he says. "They are in a better position to make that determination because they can look at their records on STEM-related books that have been checked out and see what subjects seem to be most popular."
Generous Donors
In 2011 the project received funding from the IEEE Foundation and the IEEE Life Members Committee to enable 26 libraries in the Midwest to build science kit collections.
The SKPL committee set up a formal application process for granting money to libraries. The number of libraries applying for SKPL grants has grown. This year the committee has received 79 applications, up from 40 last year. It awarded 15 grants of up to $2,000.
In a testimonial about the SKPL grant received by the Batavia Public Library, in Illinois, its youth services librarian, Amanda Vanderwerf, said, "The deeper understanding that comes from sustained engagement with these kits is something we are proud to offer to our patrons, and we thank you for this opportunity. The Batavia community, the library staff, and especially the youth services department thanks IEEE for allowing us to be part of this fantastic opportunity to create circulating science kits."
S&C Electric made a substantial donation to provide SKPL collections to the entire Chicago Public Library system. The company also makes an annual donation to maintain the existing kits and add new ones to the collection. Other corporate donors include American Transmission, Eaton, Elite Electronics, Emerson Electric, and Milwaukee Tool. IEEE-USA, the IEEE Professional Activities Committee, and the IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society's Chicago chapter also have donated money.
With cash Zulaski received in 2015 from the IEEE New Initiatives Committee , the SKPL committee created a marketing campaign to promote the project, developed fundraising initiatives, and built its website.
The 2023 submission period for SKPL grant applications period begins 1 November 2022 and closes 15 January.
Zulaski says Region 4 members are making their libraries aware of the opportunity. He says he hopes that by this time next year, other IEEE groups will be offering grants. To help make that happen, funding is being sought to create a toolkit to train other IEEE entities how to implement their own SKPL program.
"Hopefully this can be accomplished by the end of this year, assuming major donors step forward," Zulaski says. "There are around 10,000 public libraries in the United States alone and hundreds of thousands around the world. Much remains to be accomplished."
If your IEEE entity is interested in offering the SKPL program, complete this form.
Donations to the program are welcome.
This article appears in the December 2022 print issue as "STEM Activity Kits Are a Hit in Hundreds of Libraries."
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It is well known that Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002 with the goal of making life multiplanetary, with the ultimate goal of reaching Mars and establishing a self-sustaining city. However, what most people don't know is that the seeds for this ambitious plan were sown long before that. In fact, they go back all the way to 1984 when Elon was just 12 years old. During a recent interview, Elon Musk revealed that his real master plan for SpaceX is to create an "in real life" Blastar Starship, inspired by the Blastar video game, which will be capable of not only transporting humans to other planets but also defending Earth against potential alien threats. "When I was 12, I created Blastar, and I knew one day it would become my mission to protect the human race from an alien invasion," Musk said. "As we continue to explore the galaxy, the odds of an alien invasion against humans will only increase. Let me be clear, there has been zero proof of aliens as of yet. But we must be prepared as a species to be ready when the time comes." According to Musk, the connection between Blastar and SpaceX is not as subtle as it may seem. "I couldn't just start a company with the mission of creating a weaponized Starship to fight aliens, people would think I'm even crazier than they already do!" Musk explained. "No, it had to be more subtle and easier than that, like simply taking humans to Mars. I thought that would do quite nicely." Musk revealed that SpaceX has been working on the Starship Fighter for years. It is a highly advanced spacecraft, capable of interstellar travel, and packed with cutting-edge weaponry. He refused to reveal the specifics of the weaponry, but he assured us that it would be something we couldn't even imagine. "When we venture out past our solar system, we will need to be equipped with more fighting capabilities. We don't know what's out there for certain, and we need to be prepared for anything. That's why the code name for our Starship Fighter Ship is 'Blastar,' which I originally started planning for when I was 12," Musk said. The SpaceX CEO also explained that his plans for interstellar warfare go beyond just building a spaceship that can defend against alien threats. He wants to establish a network of advanced bases throughout the galaxy that can provide intelligence, logistics, and a rapid response to any threats that may arise. "I'm not saying that there is definitely going to be an alien invasion, but we need to be ready for anything. We cannot simply ignore the possibility of an extraterrestrial threat. We will not go looking for conflict, but it would be silly to pass the great filter of becoming multiplanetary without a plan to defend ourselves in outer space." Musk said. Musk has been working tirelessly to ensure that SpaceX is at the forefront of space exploration and colonization. He believes that becoming a multiplanetary species is the only way to ensure the survival of the human race in the long term. However, he is also keenly aware of the potential dangers that lurk in the depths of space. It seems that Elon Musk's vision for SpaceX is not just about exploring the universe or colonizing Mars. It's also about protecting the Earth from the unknown dangers that lie beyond our solar system. Who knows what the future holds, but with Musk at the helm, we can be sure that we're in good hands. |
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So I did get some more done, albeit basically nothing. (Just sketching out Phyrra's daggers. The plan here is more or less, sketch out her sword, sketch out her daggers, sketch out her gloves, sketch out her other clothes, etc., sketch out her face, then retry putting them all together.)
I was feeling really, really uninspired today so I didn't do much, but hey, I got some work done so...not doing nothing, therefore, deadline remains!


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A runaway suspect in Greenville County fatally struck a pickup truck and then continued on without even slowing down; authorities finally apprehended the suspect in Anderson County.
The chase began when sheriff's deputies attempted to serve outstanding warrants on 25-year-old Dexter Reeves at his residence on South Florida Avenue in Powdersville. Mr. Reeves, who was sitting in his car at the time, immediately fled the scene as deputies approached. The chase continued onto Highway 81 and then onto Highway 153. At the intersection of these two roadways, Mr. Reeves collided with a pickup truck driven by 62-year-old Stephen Burnett, of Easley; he was pronounced dead at the scene and officials ruled his death a homicide.
After a brief medical evaluation, Mr. Reeves was booked into the Greenville County Detention Center on charges of domestic violence, burglary, and abandoning a child under 16. Additional charges related to the crash are pending.
High Speed Police Chase
As early as 1990, the United States Department of Justice called high-speed chases "the most dangerous of all ordinary police activities" and strongly advised state and local law enforcement agencies to either end the practice entirely or at least limit it to extraordinary circumstances. But, twenty-five years later, there are more innocent bystanders killed annually as reckless pursuits continue almost unabated.
Most cities give officers almost unlimited discretion in these situations, and juries hardly ever second-guess the choices that these officers make, a point that is illustrated by recent high-profile incidents in Miami and Ferguson.
Overall, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration reports that about 330 people per year are killed in high-speed police chases, a figure that is almost certainly understated. An analysis by a national newspaper found that many incidents are not counted in the total, such as the high-speed pursuit of a 10-year-old boy in a pickup truck at speeds that exceeded 80 mph; the boy eventually struck a tree, killing both himself and his seven-year-old passenger.
Proving Negligence in a Police Chase
At its core, negligence involves the intentional disregard of a known danger, at least on some level. Most drivers know that they should not speed, but they do it anyway, because they consider the risk only theoretical and/or assign their schedules a higher priority than the safety of other motorists.
A police chase is no different. Officers know that chases are dangerous, but they engage in them anyway because they believe that "getting the bad guy" outweighs the risk to others. There are basically two approaches to establish this negligence on a practical level:
- Policy Violation: The South Carolina Department of Public Safety permits high-speed chases only if "only when the necessity of the apprehension of a suspect outweighs the risks created by the pursuit." That policy is vague and officer-friendly, but at least it outlines the balancing test involved in these decisions.
- Extreme Recklessness: Sometimes, the scales are definitely out of balance, such as the high-speed chase of a 10-year-old outlined above.
Injured victims in a high-speed police chase are entitled to compensation for their economic and noneconomic losses.
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SEATTLE (AP) — A Bellevue, Washington investment adviser was sentenced on Aug. 17 to nine years in prison and ordered to pay $3.6 million in restitution.
U.S. Attorney Annette Hayes says Chris Young Yoo pleaded guilty in March, admitting he raised millions by promising to invest his clients' money in funds he managed.
But Hayes says Yoo didn't invest their funds. Instead he used their money to pay his living and business expenses.
Court records show that between 2006 and 2015, Yoo operated Summit Asset Strategies in Bellevue. The company operated two funds that invested mostly in South Korea.
Yoo soon began funneling investors' money into a separate bank account and used it for himself.
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Bhuiyan, Rubaiyat Ahsan and Rahman, Maya Puspa and Saiti, Buerhan and Mat Ghani, Gairuzazmi (2018) Financial integration between sukuk and bond indices of emerging markets:insights from wavelet coherence and multivariate-GARCH analysis. Borsa Istanbul Review, 18 (3). pp. 218-230. ISSN 2214-8450 E-ISSN 2214-8469
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Some investors strive for capital appreciation while others may follow capital preservation strategies in terms of investment. In relation to that, Islamic finance receives a lot of attention from institutional investors and asset managers in the search for higher returns, lower correlation and growth potentiality. Therefore, it would be meaningful to investigate whether sukuk can offer any advantage in terms of global diversification. In such context, we have examined the volatilities and correlations of bond indices of emerging counties such as South Korea, Singapore, China, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia with Thomson Reuters BPA Malaysia Sukuk Index by applying wavelet coherence and Multivariate GARCH analyses. The data covers the period January 2010 to December 2015. We conclude that the sukuk market offers effective portfolio diversification opportunities for fixed income investors of the mentioned sample countries. Global and regional investors can avail the benefits of portfolio diversification through investment in sukuk markets but portfolio diversification is not feasible domestically. As a practical implication to the finance industry, the outcome of this research provides a framework for investigating sukuk market integration of several emerging bond markets which serve as an important platform for conducting further research.
Item Type: | Article (Journal) |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Islamic Finance, Sukuk, Bond Indices, Wavelet Coherence, Multivariate-GARCH ,Emerging Economies; |
Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HG Finance |
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Economics |
Depositing User: | Gairuzazmi Mat Ghani |
Date Deposited: | 30 Jan 2018 16:13 |
Last Modified: | 15 Oct 2018 15:22 |
URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/61640 |
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El Monstero to Kick off Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Reopening for Live Shows July 24
Who: El Monstero
Where: Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
When: Saturday, July 24 at 7:00 pm
Tickets: On sale now at LiveNation.com
–by Sean Derrick
It's been a long time since we have seen a concert at the venerable Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights, MO. Too long, in fact. (October 4, 2019, to be exact.) But as we toiled fighting off the deadliest pandemic we have seen in a century one of the things many of us have looked forward to was that at some point there would be a return of live concerts.
Lasts year's epic concert schedule was thrown out the window before it even began. But the Good folks at LiveNation have ensured that this season, albeit abbreviated, is packed with great shows.
After almost 2 years without any shows at "the shed" what better way to open the much anticipated 2021 season than with the epic experience that is El Monstero on Saturday July 24 with a performance entitled 'Coming back to Life".
For those unfamiliar with El Monstero (are there any?) it is a complete Pink Floyd immersion experience unlike anything else in the U.S. based right here in St. Louis that has been an annual staple for years for fans.
The show kicks off a tremendous schedule that also includes Brad Paisley, Foo Fighters, Maroon 5, the reunited Brooks & Dunn, The Doobie Brothers 50th Anniversary Tour, Alanis Morissette, the ever popular Pointfest, Jason Aldean, and many more in a very busy abbreviated schedule. See complete schedule below. NOTE: All "rescheduled" shows are honoring tickets bought for last year's cancelled shows from that artist.
Tickets for all shows, including El Monstero are on sale now at Llivenation.com


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'The Brady Bunch' Iconic House's Renovation Is Complete
Former child stars of the 60's American sitcom, "The Brady Bunch" come together for a delightful reunion as they carry out some reforms.
"The Brady Bunch" actors who are now way into their fifties teamed up with HGTV to bring about "A Very Brady Renovation" targeted at refurbishing their 60's TV home.
The stars who fully joined in the reforms, however, did not envision how lovely their beloved TV home turned out as they expressed gladness.
On Instagram, HGTV posted a pleasing photo of the renovated "Brady" home with the overjoyed cast members.
While some were content with how "the house" came alive again, others could not help being nostalgic. 62-year-old Maureen McCormick (Marcia) said while speaking with PEOPLE:
"I was totally blown away, I felt like I was back at Paramount Studios at stage five, walking in the front door, getting ready to film a scene. I felt Robert [Reed], Florence [Henderson] and Ann B. Davis in that living room so much. I was blown away."
Coming together for "The Brady Bunch" project, the on-screen siblings got to work on one room each with the expert help of HGTV's crew.
Barry Williams, 64, who played Greg on the sitcom let his nostalgic feelings flow as his mind played scenes from way back on the set of the series.
The actor said while remembering the late cast members and agreeing with McCormick's words:
"The memories keep flooding in – episodes, scenes, what happened and what transpired. As Maureen pointed out, we can feel the presence of Robert, Florence, and Annie there with us. Maybe they're seeing it. It'll be nice for them to enjoy it too."
The "Brady Bunch" earlier sat with "Today" hosts, Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie as they talked on their latest project for new series.
Referring to their reunion as "a work of Love," McCormick explained that HGTV did an excellent job of having them all together after being apart for a long time.
The actors also spoke about the challenges they faced as child stars and how they hold on to the sense of gratitude.
Growing up on the set of "The Brady Bunch" some of the stars had some intriguing experiences to put up a perfect sitcom.
Mike Lookinland who played Bobby was a natural blond whose hair had to be dyed brown to fit in. While Lookinland has his hair darkened, Susan Olsen (Cindy)'s blond hair was further dyed into a brighter blond which affected her hair.
At the commencement of the sitcom, the series producer, Sherwood Schwartz interviewed over 260 kids to put up a suitable cast.
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Contact MethodsE-mail: Contact Dianne Bogle Phone: (302) 883-5936 Phone: City Clerk's Office at (302) 736-7008
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Dianne Bogle has lived and worked in Delaware for more than 25 years. After finishing high school at Lake Forest in 1992, she went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from Delaware State University in 1997 and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Wilmington University in 2005. Dianne has served the community doing youth development work with the Boys and Girls Clubs in Kent and Sussex counties. Dianne has also worked with the Murphy School, YMCA resource center of Delaware and Delaware State University. Dianne's responsibilities at Delaware State included coordinating retention efforts for the Project Success and Jumpstart Programs and instructing University Seminar.
In 2010 Dianne joined the Capital School District as the Parent Engagement and Mentoring Coordinator. In that role, she oversaw parent and mentoring programs for the district's 12 schools. Dianne enjoys working with youth and families and is passionate about mentoring and coaching. In May of 2015, Dianne began an educational consulting business securing a contract with the Delaware Department of Education and accepted a positon as the Delaware Program Manager for the Jefferson Awards.
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ATT: OL' UNCLE BOB - Thanks
Just wanted to thank you for your advise back in June on how to go about getting the deceased file for W.W. II Ranger. It came in yesterday's mail about an inch thick. Now the family knows that he was killed in the Battle of Cisterna.Thank's again
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Sep 30, 2019
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame legend Dan Issel joins this week's 'cast to discuss his All-Star career in the American Basketball Association with two of the league's most (relatively) stable franchises – the Kentucky Colonels and the Denver Nuggets. And a brief cup of coffee with one its shakiest, in between.
After an outstanding, twice-named All-American collegiate career at the University of Kentucky (where he still remains as all-time leading scorer) in the late 1960s, Issel spurned a draft call by the NBA's Detroit Pistons for a chance to stay in the Commonwealth with the John Y. Brown-owned, Louisville-based Colonels.
Joining an already solid lineup (including future Hall of Famer Louis Dampier), Issel immediately lit up the 1970-71 ABA with a league-leading 29.9 points-per-game – powering Kentucky to the ABA Finals (losing to the Utah Stars in seven games), and a share of the league's Rookie of the Year title.
An eventual six-time ABA All-Star (including his and the league's final season with the later NBA-absorbed Nuggets), Issel's prolific scoring touch help lead the Colonels to its first and only league championship in 1975 – later "rewarded" with an unpopular Brown-directed trade to Denver, by way of curious detour to the Baltimore Claws – a franchise that lasted only three pre-season games.
Issel ultimately became the ABA's second all-time leading scorer (behind Dampier), and upon his retirement from the NBA Nuggets in 1985, only Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Julius Erving had amassed more points (he now sits 11th all time).
We obsess with Issel about his trials and tribulations across the ABA – as well as his current role in helping Louisville return to the pro game with its pursuit of a long-elusive NBA franchise.
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