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1The word that came to Jeremiah for all the Judahites who were living in Egypt, those living in Migdol, Tahpanhes, and Memphis, and in Upper Egypt: 2* Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: You yourselves have seen all the evil I brought upon Jerusalem and the other cities of Judah. Today they lie in ruins uninhabited,a 3because of the evil they did to provoke me, going after other gods, offering incense and serving other gods they did not know, neither they, nor you, nor your ancestors.b 4Though I repeatedly sent you all my servants the prophets, saying: "You must not commit this abominable deed I hate," 5they did not listen or incline their ears in order to turn from their evil, no longer offering incense to other gods.c 6Therefore the fury of my anger poured forth and kindled fire in the cities of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem, to turn them into the ruined wasteland they are today.
7Now thus says the LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel: Why inflict so great an evil upon yourselves, cutting off from Judah man and woman, child and infant, not leaving yourselves even a remnant? 8Why do you provoke me with the works of your hands, offering sacrifice to other gods here in the land of Egypt where you have come to live? Will you cut yourselves off and become a curse, a reproach among all the nations of the earth?d 9Have you forgotten the evil of your ancestors, the evil of the kings of Judah, the evil of their wives, and your own evil and the evil of your wives—all that they did in the land of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem?e 10To this day they have not been crushed down, nor have they shown fear. They have not followed my law and my statutes that I set before you and your ancestors.f
11Therefore, thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: I have set my face against you for evil, to cut off all Judah. 12I will take away the remnant of Judah who insisted on going to the land of Egypt to live there; in the land of Egypt they shall meet their end. They shall fall by the sword or be consumed by hunger. From the least to the greatest, they shall die by sword or hunger; they shall become a malediction, a horror, a curse, a reproach.g 13Thus I will punish those who live in Egypt, just as I punished Jerusalem, with sword, hunger, and disease, 14so that none of the remnant of Judah who came to live in the land of Egypt shall escape or survive.h No one shall return to the land of Judah. Even though they long to return and live there, they shall not return except as refugees.
15They answered Jeremiah—all the men who knew that their wives were offering sacrifices to other gods, all the women standing there in the immense crowd, and all the people who lived in Lower and Upper Egypt: 16"Regarding the word you have spoken to us in the name of the LORD, we are not listening to you.i 17Rather we will go on doing what we proposed; we will offer incense to the Queen of Heaven and pour out libations to her, just as we have done, along with our ancestors, our kings and princes, in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem. Then we had plenty to eat, we prospered, and we suffered no misfortune.j 18But ever since we stopped offering sacrifices to the Queen of Heaven and pouring out libations to her, we lack everything and are being destroyed by sword and hunger." 19And the women said, "When we offered sacrifices to the Queen of Heaven and poured out libations to her, did we bake cakes in her image and pour out libations to her without our husbands' consent?"k
20To all the people, men and women, who gave him this answer, Jeremiah said: 21As for the sacrifices you offered in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem—you, your ancestors, your kings and princes, and the people of the land—did not the LORD remember them? Did it not enter his mind?l 22The LORD could no longer bear the evil of your deeds, the abominations you were doing; then your land became a waste, a horror, a curse, without even one inhabitant, as it is today.m 23Because you offered sacrifice and sinned against the LORD, not listening to the voice of the LORD, not following his law, his statutes, and his decrees, therefore this evil has overtaken you, as it is today.n
24Jeremiah said to all the people and to all the women: Hear the word of the LORD, all you Judahites in the land of Egypt: 25Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: You and your wives have carried out with your hands what your mouths have spoken: "We will go on fulfilling the vows we have made to offer sacrifice to the Queen of Heaven and to pour out libations to her." Very well! keep your vows, fulfill your vows! 26And then listen to the word of the LORD, all you Judahites living in Egypt; I swear by my own great name, says the LORD: in the whole land of Egypt, my name shall no longer be pronounced by the lips of any Judahite, saying, "As the Lord GOD lives." 27I am watching over them for evil, not for good. All the Judahites in Egypt shall come to an end by sword or famine until they are completely destroyed.o 28Those who escape the sword to return from the land of Egypt to the land of Judah shall be few in number. The whole remnant of Judah who came to Egypt to live shall know whose word stands, mine or theirs.p
29And this shall be a sign to you—oracle of the LORD—I will punish you in this place so that you will know that my words stand solidly against you for evil. 30Thus says the LORD: See! I will hand over Pharaoh Hophra,* king of Egypt, to his enemies, to those seeking his life, just as I handed over Zedekiah, king of Judah, to his enemy Nebuchadrezzar, king of Babylon, to the one seeking his life.q
* [44:2–30] Chronologically, these are the last of Jeremiah's words to his people. As the narrative ends, Jeremiah meets with rejection. According to tradition, recorded in a much later work, he was murdered in Egypt by fellow Judahites.
* [44:30] Hophra: killed by his own people. Hophra's successor, Amasis, ruled Egypt when Nebuchadnezzar took control of the country.
a. [44:2] Jer 34:22; Lv 26:32–33.
b. [44:3] Jer 11:17; Dt 32:17.
e. [44:9] 1 Kgs 11:1, 8; Ezr 9:7, 14.
n. [44:23] 2 Kgs 17:15; Dn 9:11–12.
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Kentucky Legend, Original Off the Bone Double Smoked Ham. |
Baked ham is a perfect main course for any holiday, of course, and growing up we always had one on the major holidays, right alongside a huge turkey and all the fixins, but we eat ham all year round at this house. I cook one often for Sunday dinner, so that I always have leftover ham in the freezer to use in sandwiches and salads, beans and soups, gumbo, jambalaya and casseroles. Baking your own is hands down more economical and far better tasting than most deli ham, which I find to be mighty salty these days.
Don't get me wrong... I certainly love having a leftover ham bone from a big bone-in ham, and I sure use them, but there are times that you just want the ham. A boneless ham is a good value because there is literally no waste and you're paying for pure ham and not the weight of the bone.
I'm not much of an innovator on the consumer scale of trying new things. Once I find a product I love, I tend to stick with the same thing year after year and it's rare that I venture away from them often, but I seriously can't believe I have never tried this ham before. Sure enough, the next time I was at my local grocery store, there they were right in the ham case.
The ham I received was a nice size, 6 pounds, and while there are complete instructions included on a basic bake, and even access to a holiday ham hotline for any questions you might have, I decided to make it in the slow cooker, with a pepper jelly glaze, which I finished off in the oven at the end to set the glaze. You'll find the complete recipe and instructions here.
The flavor of this ham is just outstanding. It's not overly salty, has a wonderful hickory smoked flavor, great texture and is both tender and juicy.
I thought for sure that I'd be able to freeze some of this for the little holiday meal that my husband and I share together away from the big family celebration, but neither of us could stay out of it! We are down to the last couple of slices, so I've already made up my mind to grab another Kentucky Legend next time I pick up my groceries! I think we might be hooked.
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Birthday Girls…
Tomorrow is my birthday (30 something and rocking…) and Kate's (20 something and rocking…)
I had no idea when I started this blog over a year ago that blogging would come with benefits. Not only did I become part of a wonderful group of talented, supportive and Daring Bakers (if you knew how fantastic they are you'd get teary-eyed too), I have also been asked to be one of the co-administrators of the Daily Tiffin by my dear friend Meeta….and last but not least I have met a funny and talented young lady, Kate of Applemint while I was hosting HHDD 11.
After exchanging emails we realized we shared the same birthday: May 13th…. We decided to celebrate this coincidence that we would both bake each other a cake.
Euh…Helen, today is May 12th….Ah maybe here in northern America but in Hong Kong where Kate lives it is already the 13th and I want her to see my birthday cake as soon as she turns her computer on. She has made me an awesome lemon sponge with lemon grass and lime leaf mousse with mango compote jelly. I love it! I asked what her favorite flavor(s) was and the answer came in one sweet sentence: "anything with dark chocolate".
In her honor I made a deep dark Devils Food Cake with Dark Chocolate and White Chocolate Ganache.
Happy Birthday to you Kate! Happy Birthday to Me!
Devil's Food Cake, adapted from Dorie Greenspan:
Makes 8 individual cakes
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 sticks (10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1/2 cup buttermilk or whole milk, at room temperature
1/2 cup boiling water
4 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate, finely chopped, or 2/3 cup store-bought mini chocolate chips
Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter two 8-x-2-inch round cake pans, dust the insides with flour, tap out the excess and line the bottoms with parchment or wax paper. Put the pans on a baking sheet.
Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
Working with a stand mixer, preferably fitted with a paddle attachment, or with a hand mixer in a large bowl, beat the butter on medium speed until soft and creamy. Add the sugars and continue to beat for another 3 minutes. Add the eggs one by one, beating for 1 minute after each addition. Beat in the vanilla.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and mix in the melted chocolate. When it is fully incorporated, add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, adding the dry ingredients in 3 additions and the milk in 2 (begin and end with the dry ingredients). Still working on low speed, mix in the boiling water, which will thin the batter considerably. Switch to a rubber spatula, scrape down the bowl and stir in the chopped chocolate. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans and smooth the tops with the rubber spatula.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, rotating the pans at the midway point. Transfer the cake pans to a rack and cool for about 5 minutes, then run a knife around the sides of the cakes, unmold them and peel off the paper liners. Invert and cool to room temperature right side up. Cut 8 4-inch rounds with a cookie cutter. Refrigerate for a couple of hours.
For the glaze:
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla
2 ounces white chocolate
Put the chopped chocolate in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a boil. Remove pan from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let stand for 1 minute then gently stir until chocolate is melted and the glaze is smooth. Gently stir in the vanilla. Transfer glaze to a small bowl and cover the surface of the glaze with plastic wrap and let cool for 5 minutes at room temperature before using.
Place the chilled cakes, still on the cake round, on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Slowly pour the hot glaze onto the center of the cake. Smooth the glaze over the top and sides, letting the excess drip onto the baking sheet . Melt the white chocolate and srizzle over the cake.
Kate, I wish you all the best for this new year and wish for the day that you can show me the sights of Hong Kong!
Since I'll be celebrating my birthday out somewhere tomorrow, I take this opportunity to wish all mothers out there a wonderful Mother's Day tomorrow. My mom will get her own special post June 3rd when they celebrate Mother's Day in France.


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The Seventy Weeks of Years. 1It was the first year that Darius,* son of Ahasuerus, of the race of the Medes, reigned over the kingdom of the Chaldeans; 2a in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, perceived in the books the number of years the LORD had decreed to the prophet Jeremiah: Jerusalem was to lie in ruins for seventy years.*
3I turned to the Lord God, to seek help, in prayer and petition, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. 4b I prayed to the LORD, my God, and confessed, "Ah, Lord, great and awesome God, you who keep your covenant and show mercy toward those who love you and keep your commandments and your precepts! 5We have sinned, been wicked and done evil; we have rebelled and turned from your commandments and your laws. 6We have not obeyed your servants the prophets, who spoke in your name to our kings, our princes, our ancestors, and all the people of the land. 7Justice, O Lord, is on your side; we are shamefaced even to this day: the men of Judah, the residents of Jerusalem, and all Israel, near and far, in all the lands to which you have scattered them because of their treachery toward you. 8O LORD, we are ashamed, like our kings, our princes, and our ancestors, for having sinned against you. 9But to the Lord, our God, belong compassion and forgiveness, though we rebelled against him 10and did not hear the voice of the LORD, our God, by walking in his laws given through his servants the prophets. 11c The curse and the oath written in the law of Moses, the servant of God, were poured out over us for our sins, because all Israel transgressed your law and turned aside, refusing to hear your voice. 12He fulfilled the words he spoke against us and against those who ruled us, by bringing upon us an evil—no evil so great has happened under heaven as happened in Jerusalem. 13As it is written* in the law of Moses, this evil has come upon us. We did not appease the LORD, our God, by turning back from our wickedness and acting according to your truth, 14so the LORD kept watch over the evil and brought it upon us. The LORD, our God, is just in all that he has done: we did not listen to his voice.
15"Now, Lord, our God, who led your people out of the land of Egypt with a strong hand, and made a name for yourself even to this day, we have sinned, we are guilty. 16Lord, in keeping with all your just deeds, let your anger and your wrath be turned away from your city Jerusalem, your holy mountain. On account of our sins and the crimes of our ancestors, Jerusalem and your people have become the reproach of all our neighbors. 17Now, our God, hear the prayer and petition of your servant; and for your own sake, Lord, let your face shine upon your desolate sanctuary. 18Give ear, my God, and listen; open your eyes and look upon our desolate city upon which your name is invoked. When we present our petition before you, we rely not on our just deeds, but on your great mercy. 19Lord, hear! Lord, pardon! Lord, be attentive and act without delay, for your own sake, my God, because your name is invoked upon your city and your people!"
20I was still praying to the LORD, my God, confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, presenting my petition concerning the holy mountain of my God— 21I was still praying, when the man, Gabriel, whom I had seen in vision before, came to me in flight at the time of the evening offering.* 22He instructed me in these words: "Daniel, I have now come to give you understanding. 23When you began your petition, an answer was given which I have come to announce, because you are beloved. Therefore, mark the answer and understand the vision.
24"Seventy weeks* are decreed
for your people and for your holy city:
Then transgression will stop and sin will end,
guilt will be expiated,
Everlasting justice will be introduced,
vision and prophecy ratified,
and a holy of holies will be anointed.
25Know and understand:
From the utterance of the word
that Jerusalem was to be rebuilt*
Until there is an anointed ruler,
there shall be seven weeks.
In the course of sixty-two weeks
it shall be rebuilt,
With squares and trenches,
in time of affliction.
26After the sixty-two weeks
an anointed one* shall be cut down
with no one to help him.
And the people of a leader who will come
shall destroy the city and the sanctuary.
His end shall come in a flood;
until the end of the war, which is decreed,
there will be desolation.
27For one week* he shall make
a firm covenant with the many;
Half the week
he shall abolish sacrifice and offering;
In their place shall be the desolating abomination
until the ruin that is decreed
is poured out upon the desolator."d
* [9:1] Darius: see note on 6:1.
* [9:2] Seventy years: Jeremiah was understood to prophesy a Babylonian captivity of seventy years, a round number signifying the complete passing away of the existing generation (Jer 25:11; 29:10). On this view Jeremiah's prophecy was seen to be fulfilled in the capture of Babylon by Cyrus and the subsequent return of the Jews to Palestine. However, the author of Daniel, living during the persecution of Antiochus, extends Jeremiah's number to seventy weeks of years (Dn 9:24), i.e., seven times seventy years, to encompass the period of Seleucid persecution.
* [9:13] As it is written: the first time that this formula of Scriptural citation is used in the Bible. The reference (v. 11) is to the sanctions of Lv 26:14–16; Dt 28:15–17.
* [9:21] At the time of the evening offering: between three and four in the afternoon.
* [9:24] Seventy weeks: i.e., of years. Just as Jeremiah's seventy years was an approximation (see note on v. 2), the four hundred and ninety years here is not to be taken literally. Similarly, the distribution of the "weeks" in the following verses indicates only relative proportions of the total figure. A holy of holies: or "most holy"; could be understood as a place (e.g., the Jerusalem Temple) or a person (cf. 1 Chr 23:13).
* [9:25] From the utterance…to be rebuilt: from the time of Jeremiah's prophecy. Anointed ruler: either Cyrus, who was called the anointed of the Lord to end the exile (Is 45:1), or the high priest Jeshua who presided over the rebuilding of the altar of sacrifice after the exile (Ezr 3:2). Seven weeks: forty-nine years, an approximation of the time of the exile. In the course of sixty-two weeks…rebuilt: a period of four hundred thirty-four years, roughly approximating the interval between the rebuilding of Jerusalem after the exile and the beginning of the Seleucid persecution.
* [9:26] An anointed one: the high priest Onias III, murdered in 171 B.C., from which the author dates the beginning of the persecution. Onias was in exile when he was killed. A leader: Antiochus IV.
* [9:27] One week: the final phase of the period in view, the time of Antiochus' persecution. He: Antiochus himself. The many: the faithless Jews who allied themselves with the Seleucids; cf. 1 Mc 1:11–13. Half the week: three and a half years; the Temple was desecrated by Antiochus from 167 to 164 B.C. The desolating abomination: see note on 8:13; probably a pagan altar. Jesus refers to this passage in his prediction of the destruction of Jerusalem in Mt 24:15.
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Typography is the art of manipulating the visual form of language to enrich and control its meaning. It's an essential area of skill and knowledge for graphic designers. Typography predates modern graphic design by around 500 years; it is rich in rules, conventions, and esoteric terminology—but it remains an exciting space for invention and expression.
In this rigorous introductory course, we will study, name, and measure the characteristics of letterforms. We'll consider the pragmatic concerns involved in selecting and combining type. We'll peek into the
rich historical, cultural, and aesthetic histories of familiar typefaces. We'll discuss time-tested conventions and best practices in setting type, as governed by principles of hierarchy and spatial organization. And we'll explore the expressive, meaning-making potential of type.
Informative lectures will be complemented by a series of three peer-assessed assignments, culminating
in an opportunity to design a full-scale typographic poster.
Please note that this is not a software course; a basic working knowledge of Adobe InDesign or other
page layout software will be assumed. You will need access to a computer and page layout software, such as InDesign, to complete the assignments.


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American School of Bilbao
Grade Levels:
Lower ES
Upper ES
Category Scores:
Review Summary:
Question 1:
The facilities of the school adequately provide for a positive learning/working experience.
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School provides adequate access to teaching materials without any extra expense by the teacher (books, lab supplies, art supplies, materials, copying, etc.
Question 3:
School is well funded to provide students and faculty with adequate materials to support their course offering.
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Parent community is actively involved in supporting the school's mission and their child's education endeavors.
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Classroom student to teacher ratios are kept low.
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Students are generally of high aptitude.
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Student interactions with faculty are primarily characterized by respectability.
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Students are of diverse ethnicity.
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Administration positively supports faculty in a professional manner.
Question 10:
Administration actively encourages a dialogue concerning school related issues.
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Administration is actively engaged in developing/supporting/maintaining a clear school vision.
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Administration makes sure that the financial stability and integrity of the school is well maintained.
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Administration/Ownership uses school funds to support the well being of the school.
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Salary scale is competitive.
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Salary provides the opportunity to save appropriately.
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Salary provides the opportunity to travel during vacation.
Question 17:
Salary scale provides for vertical and horizontal movement based on years of experience and/or units/degree's earned.
Question 18:
School provides a quality health insurance plan that covers all major medical (health, vision, dental.
Question 19:
School provides retirement benefits that are competitive.
Question 20:
School provides a health insurance plan that covers international travel/coverage.
Question 21:
School provides for faculty child tuition benefits.
Question 22:
School provides strong support for maternity benefits.
Question 23:
School provides an adequate amount for end of contract airfare cost.
Question 24:
School provides an adequate shipping allowance.
Question 25:
School provides quality available housing or a housing stipend that affords quality housing.
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The proximity of housing in relation to school location is within an acceptable distance of travel.
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Options of moving housing during the course of contract is acceptable.
Question 28:
Colleagues foster a welcoming environment to new faculty.
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School hires a diversity of family structures (Singles, couples, families.
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Colleagues foster a professional environment that supports growth.
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Colleagues foster a personal support structure in place of family.
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City the school resides in provides opportunities for things to do without having to travel
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City the school resides in provides easy opportunities to travel to other places.
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Local culture is apparent in the city/country in which the school resides.
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Local culture of in which the school resides is open to integrating expats into local customs and traditions.
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City/Country in which the school resides does not exact personal restrictions on lifestyle choices.
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City/Country in which school resides provides for potential tax benefits.
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Quality of local health care is excellent.
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Cost of living in the city/country where school resides is reasonable.
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City the school resides in has excellent infrastructure for mass transportation (e.g. - is a car required.
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City/Country in which the school resides provides for adequate personal safety.
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School makes available a variety of professional development opportunities.
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School makes available funds to support continued development.
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Time is specifically set aside in the calendar for faculty and staff formation.
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Faculty and Staff are encouraged to professionally grow by the school.
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Faculty and Staff are encouraged to experiment, implement, and bring up new ideas for classroom innovation.
Settling In:
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School meets you on arrival and escorts you to accommodations.
Question 48:
School provides an adequate orientation to the school and local culture upon arrival.
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School provides an allowance to support the transition.
After Arrival:
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Facilities of the school were well represented during the hiring process.
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Contract is honored based on what was agreed upon during the hiring process.
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This year St Patrick's Day is on a Sunday and that means cutting back on the amount of Irish ales, stouts and whiskies in the evening but it also provides the opportunity to do some more cooking in the spirit of the day, starting with breakfast! Guinness and chocolate are a perfect match and I was thinking that some Guinness chocolate pancakes would be a great way to kick off St Patrick's day! For the recipe, I pretty much took my standard chocolate pancake recipe and replaced the milk with Guinness. I made the pancakes small so that I could make a nice stack of them as if they were Guinness in a glass and I topped them off with a frothy head of whipped cream. Instead of using regular pancake syrup or even maple syrup I decided to kick up the chocolate and Guinness flavours with a Guinness and chocolate syrup ! You know me too well; I could not stop there, I just had to add some crumbled bacon to the pancake batter to give the chocolate pancakes a saltiness to play off of their sweetness. (The bacon is of course completely optional and should be omitted for the vegetarian version.) You are sure to get your St Patrick's Day celebrations off to a good start with these totally amazing bacon Guinness chocolate pancakes with a frothy whipped cream head and Guinness chocolate syrup !
Start with a tall stack of Guinness chocolate pancakes.
Top with a frothy head of whipped cream.
Pour on the Guinness chocolate syrup!
Optionally top with chocolate shavings followed by the bacon!
Bacon Guinness Chocolate Pancakes with a Frothy Whipped Cream Head and Guinness Chocolate Syrup
Guinness brings out the chocolate flavour in a stack of these chocolate pancakes with bacon topped with a frothy head of whipped cream and Guinness chocolate syrup.
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons Guinness or other Irish stout
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 strips bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces and cooked (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream, whipped with 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup Guinness chocolate syrup
- Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix the Guinness, egg and butter in another large bowl.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients along with the bacon.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and melt a touch of butter (or bacon grease) in it.
- Pour 1/4 cup of the mixture into the pan and cook until the surface starts to bubble and the bottom is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip the pancake and cook the other side until the bottom is golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Repeat for the remaining batter.
- Serve in a stack topped with a head of frothy whipped cream and Guinness chocolate syrup.


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One of my favorite summer vegetables is the zucchini also known as courgettes or summer squash. They are one of my favorites both because I like them and because they are always nice and cheap while in season. This weekend I finally noticed the locally grown zucchini at the farmers market and I picked up a bunch of them already knowing what I wanted to make first. I had come across a recipe for a summer squash and farro gratin on Cooking with Michelle that combined the zucchini with a whole grain. I have really been enjoying whole grains lately and I liked the sound of combining the zucchini with the farro, and the melted cheesy goodness was just the icing on the cake.
Sometimes I find myself worrying about the size of ingredients and this time I was thinking that it would be nice if the zucchini was cut to a size that was similar to that of the farro. Since farro is pretty small I decided to just grate the zucchini which also ended up being a lot easier than dicing it. Since the zucchini was grated into such small pieces I figured that I could just add it to the gratin without sauteing it first. I went with equal parts green and yellow courgettes to add some extra colour in the dish. Having to cook the farro, make the bechamel sauce , saute the onions and finally bake the gratin took a bit of time but it was pretty easy and the results were well worth the effort. The zucchini and farro gratin turned out really well! It was nice and creamy and ooey gooey and cheesy and good. The grated zucchini worked really well in the gratin and the farro added nice chewiness while the panko topping brought a nice crunch to finish it off. Despite the fact that is served this as a side dish I went back for seconds! I had a jar of salsa that needed finishing and I tried serving it on the leftover zucchini and farro gratin and it worked surprisingly well adding a nice touch of heat. What a great start to zucchini season!
Zucchini and Farro Gratin
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups zucchini (grated)
- 2 cups cooked farro (or brown rice or other whole grain)
- 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (grated)
- 3/4 cup gruyere (grated)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup bread crumbs (I used panko)
- 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (grated)
- Heat the oil in a pan.
- Add the onion and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a sauce pan.
- Whisk in the flour and continue whisking until if turns a light golden brown.
- Whisk in the milk simmer until it thickens.
- Mix the onions, white sauce, zucchini, farro, parmigiano reggiano and gruyere and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into an 8 inch square baking pan and top with a mixture of bread crumbs and parmigiano reggiano.
- Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until golden brown and bubbling, about 30 minutes.


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Some notes on ratings:
I'd have separate rating scales for tea types if that were possible (probably Black, Flavored Black, Darjeeling/Dark Oolong, White/Green/Light Oolong, and Herbal) because the flavors and quality markers are just too different. A flavored black rated 100 isn't better than every oolong I've ever drunk, just delicious for a flavored black.
Ratings are a combination of my enjoyment and the perceived quality – I do often demote teas a few points for artificial flavorings, small quantity of steeps supported, or weakness of flavor (requiring extra leaf).
I pay less attention to the number than the order of my ratings; I don't necessarily keep a stock of everything rated 80+, but if two breakfast blends are rated 82 and 84 I consistently enjoy the 84 more.
And in case it's not obvious? I am not an expert. I don't even know what I like until I taste it sometimes, but I'm ok with that :) I like learning to like new teas, as well as enjoying the comfort of familiar ones.
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We know how important your celebration is! Due to their reliability & excellent quality of service, Wedding Favorites ships your customized goods through our friends at UPS. You can choose from Ground shipping, 3 Day, 2nd Day Air or even Next Day Air to ensure your package arrives with plenty of time to prepare for your big day!
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Depending on the shipping method you choose, the items you order and where your package will be traveling, your shipping cost can vary. You can calculate your shipping cost on our site before placing your order. It's as easy as 1-2-3!
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How do backorders work?
In the unfortunate case of an item you're wanting being out of stock, you will still be able to preorder it on our site. Our helpful customer service team will keep an estimated arrival date noted on the product's page and will be sure to ship your order as soon as we receive the items back in stock. We promise not to charge your card until the backordered item is ready to ship out to you.
What are your processing times?
We pride ourselves on rockstar customer service and fast processing times! Wedding Favorites will ship out non-personalized orders within 1-3 business days. If you decide to personalize your party items and order any of our unique products with custom labels, your package will ship in 2-4 business days.
Need your order sooner? Not to worry! Add rush processing and we will prioritize your special order. Your rushed package will ship out within 1-2 business days. Remember, these are only the processing times for order. This is the time it takes us to receive, print and package your items. Don't forget to upgrade your shipping method as well if needed. You can reference our shipping map below for transit times or call our rockstar customer service team and we will be happy to help you figure out what you need to get your order on time. Feel free to email us at [email protected] or give us a call toll free at 1-877-79-FAVOR (32867) to chat with one of our friendly team members! We're here to assist you Monday through Thursday, 8 am - 5 pm PST and Fridays 8 am - 4 pm PST.
I just placed an order. How long will it take before it gets here?
Aside from the processing times mentioned above, transit times can vary depending on where you're celebration is being held. Below is a UPS shipping map that shows the transit time from us to you with any UPS shipping method! If you choose our Economy shipping method, you should receive your package in about 3-5 business days after processing. Unfortunately, our Economy shipping method transit times cannot be guaranteed. If you're in a rush, be sure to look into our expedited UPS shipping methods. Don't forget to add the processing time of 3-5 business days to figure out the estimated date your package will arrive.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, we do! Wedding Favorites is proud to ship orders anywhere in the world that UPS delivers! For transit times on international orders, please email us at [email protected] or give us a call toll free at 1-877-79-FAVOR (32867) to chat with one of our friendly team members! We're here to assist you Monday through Thursday, 8 am - 5 pm PST and Fridays 8 am - 4 pm PST.
- Large international orders may require additional assistance. A customer service representative may contact you for an image of both sides of the credit card used to make the purchase as well as other identification. A signature may be required at the time of delivery.
What is your policy regarding duties, taxes and brokerage fees?
For orders that are traveling to our friends outside of the United States, Wedding Favorites is not responsible for any duties, taxes or brokerage fees associated with the shipments. We are not fully knowledgeable on the country-specific import rules and regulations and will not be responsible for any fees or damages associated with noncompliant packages. We strongly encourage researching all country-specific facts before placing your order with us.
Do you ship to PO Boxes?
Unfortunately, we do not ship to PO boxes at this time.
How do I know when my order has shipped?
Once our helpful team of shippers hand off your package to UPS, you will receive an email from us with your tracking number. You may also track the status of your order by logging into your account and selecting "Track Your Order".
Do you accept returns?
Yes! We want to be sure you have an exceptional experience shopping with us, so if you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, we have made the return process quick and easy! You may return most products for a full merchandise refund. Please see below for details:
- All returns must be approved and have a RMA (return merchandise authorization) number. You can inquiry about a RMA number by contacting our rockstar customer service team through email at [email protected] or give us a call toll free at 1-877-79-FAVOR (32867) to chat with one of our friendly team members! We're here to assist you Monday through Thursday, 8 am - 5 pm PST and Fridays 8 am - 4 pm PST.
- Returns must be made within 30 days of delivery.
- You may use any shipping method to send back your package!
- All returns must be in their original form and packaging with no signs of use or wear and tear. We reserve the right to refuse any returns that do not meet these conditions.
- You should receive a credit within 14 days after receiving your return.
Please note, we put a lot of work into creating your custom labels to help make your celebration personal! Unfortunately, we do not accept returns for any of our personalized items.
What if I receive my shipment damaged/defective/incorrect?
We hope you never receive any damaged or defective items! If you do, please contact our customer service team immediately. We are available through email at [email protected] or by phone toll free at 1-877-79-FAVOR (32867). We're here to assist you Monday through Thursday, 8 am - 5 pm PST and Fridays 8 am - 4 pm PST. Any damage, defective, missing items or arrival of incorrect items must be filed with Wedding Favorites within 7 business days of receiving the package.
We will looks into the issue right away and work with you to find the right solution. To make this process as easy and quick as possible, be prepared with your order number, the nature of the problem, the exact number of replacements needed, and when they are needed (if applicable).
Wedding Favorites is not responsible for missing or damaged packages resulting from errors made by our shipping carriers. We will be happy to assist you in filing a damage claim with appropriate parties to receive either a refund or replacements. Damage claims are usually resolved within 14 business days.
I received my personalized items, but they were printed incorrectly. How do I fix this?
Wedding Favorites will look into any misprint! Most times, we are able to accommodate your reprint requests. Our processing team saves a record of each order created. Depending on the nature of the error, we may ask for a scanned copy or photo attachment of the misprinted labels you received. Please contact us through email at [email protected] or by phone toll free at 1-877-79-FAVOR (32867). We're here to assist you Monday through Thursday, 8 am - 5 pm PST and Fridays 8 am - 4 pm PST.


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There's an old saying: "It's not what you know, it's who you know." In business, this is especially true. Entrepreneurship can feel lonely, however it doesn't have to be. But what's the best way to build your network? And how do you bring your advisors together and collaborate effectively once you've found them? Before you begin building your network, it's important to have clear goals in mind so that you can establish what kinds of expertise to look for. Perhaps you need assistance finalizing your business plan or developing an idea that's recently been formulated. Having clear goals in mind is not only useful for you, but also to any potential mentors you may approach. If they know what you're looking for, they can determine for themselves if they are the right candidate, or recommend someone they know with the qualifications you're seeking. Once you've identified your goals and the needed skills, it's time to network. Start by looking at the connections you already have, such as former coworkers or past business connections. LinkedIn allows you to search your 1st and 2nd degree connections by keyword, showing results of people whose profiles contain those keywords. The Groups feature within LinkedIn may also be helpful in finding new connections as you engage with those who fit your mentor criteria. Locally, the Small Business Association (SBA) can connect you to mentors based on the skills and expertise you're looking for. Also, seek out local chamber of commerce or economic development organizations, which are often able to provide introductions to experts by industry, and are a good way to learn about nearby networking events. Alternately, online social event sites like Meetup.com allow you to sign up to receive alerts about local events, or "meetups" related to your interest or industry. Once connections are made, whether to newly identified advisors or with longstanding mentors, it's important to have a single place where everyone can come together to collaborate. For some, this may mean standard face to face meetings. But you may find that not all your advisors can be in the same place at the same time. An online tool such as our own IdeaCrossing can provide a virtual space for collaboration. Each registered entrepreneur is provided with his/her own private online collaboration space, called a Workspace, where advisors can convene and build off one another's insights and experience, by starting discussion threads and sharing documents. Entrepreneurs can also consider using virtual face-to-face meeting tools such as Google+ or Skype. Whatever your approach, it's important to keep in touch with all your connections on a regular basis, whether it's giving them a quick status on your venture, or seeking advice on a new idea. Building your business advisor relationships is a long-term commitment, so don't just focus on how they can help now, but how they can continue to contribute as your business evolves.
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Metadata solutions
Metadata solutions provide structuralized information on client solutions of the ČÚZK domain for the use of geodata.
Client solutions can be divided into these groups:
- application of the e-shop
- application for access to cadastre of real estate information
- map compositions in the ČÚZK Geoviewer.
- client solution for exploitation of network services:
- map browsers
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**1x FOIL Brine Elemental** TSP MTG Time Spiral Uncommon MINT blue
Welcome to Royal Foils Magic Cards
Card Ratings
MINT or MT: Card(s) are factory fresh with no notable flaws. 9/10+
NM or Near Mint: Card(s) are most likely unplayed, but may have minor blemishes, press-lines or light scratches seen at certain angles.
VF or Very Fine: Card(s) may have noticeable blemishes, press-lines, scratches and/or card may be noticeably off-center. May also have some minor creasing or dings.
FINE or PL Played: Card(s) may have heavy wear, blemishes, press-lines, scratches, printed off-center and have some creases/dings. We do not sell torn or crumpled cards.
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-How did you decide on the design of your diapers? My first diapers were just a old diaper I traced and modified in the areas I needed. Made the middle more narrow (never understood why some diapers are so wide in the middle), made the tummy panel a little wider, etc. As I kept going I would just modify to what fitted my child best. Now I have came up with a design I love. Everyone has been doing the square tabs so I decided to go with rounded just for a different look. My old design is still requested by some since it is a great fit for chunky legged babies :). The Sleepy Tushy was designed due to my heavy wetter son. He would leak through almost anything I would try on him. I took the 3 most absorbent materials, without being bulky and came up with Sleepy Tushy. I wanted something that would be breathable, and something I would feel comfortable leaving on for 13hrs. Bamboo was the best option with all the great benefits. This diaper also gives the option of being able to use a wool/fleece cover for that extra layer of protection if really needed. I am so excited that this diaper has worked out better than I ever thought.
-Where are you located and where can we find you online? - I live in Vancouver, WA and currently only have my business going on Facebook. I will soon have a site set up on Hynecart also. You can also contact me through email squooshytushys{at}yahoo{dot}com
-Anything else you would like to share?- Cloth has been absolutely awesome and way easier than I ever would have thought. I really regret not starting sooner. Once you make the switch you will love it!!!
Above shows the Sleepy Tushy with the two lay in soakers.
The diaper is made with a very soft fleece.
There is a single row of snaps across the waist and three rise snaps. The wings also feature a cross over option.
Inside the diaper a double soaker snaps into the cover.
And in this one he was trying to stand on his head.
We have only used the diaper at this point with the snap in soaker and have not added in the extra soakers. I have had a little bit of trouble getting the snaps across the waist to snap and stay snapped. It might be because he will not hold still for nothing while I'm trying to get his diaper on but I'm not sure. The fit seems good to me though and they don't pop open once he is wearing the diaper. Just while I am trying to get it on him. I have not used the Sleepy Tushy diaper on my 7 month old yet, mainly because we really need night time options for Zeke and this works so we use it for him but also because I think at this point with Micah being a little bit smaller it might be a little bit thick on him to be able to move around.
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AGU 959N is a suffix style registration number which we are selling on behalf of a Client. It is currently held on a retention certificate which means the transfer could either be completed online onto your vehicle immediately, or it will take 5 - 7 working days for the DVLA to assign the registration to your vehicle. This registration can be held on a Retention Certificate until you are ready to transfer it onto your vehicle.
This style of number is tied to the date in which it was initially released. Created as part of the 'N' release, this was in August 1974 and so your vehicle must have been registered on or after this date. You can make a vehicle look older than it is by putting a registration on which was released before your vehicle was manufactured, but you cannot make a vehicle look newer than it is by putting on a later registration.


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BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox are going back to the World Series for the third time in 10 seasons.
Shane Victorino's seventh-inning grand slam propelled Boston to a 5-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night, clinching the AL championship series in six games and setting up a World Series rematch with the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Red Sox will host Game 1 on Wednesday night against the team they swept in 2004 to end their 86-year title drought. The Cardinals won the NL pennant on Friday night by eliminating the Los Angeles Dodgers in six games.
"We've still got one more step," Victorino said.
With 21-game winner Max Scherzer on the mound, Detroit took a 2-1 lead in the sixth and held it until Boston loaded the bases on a double, a walk and an error by shortstop Jose Iglesias. Victorino lofted an 0-2 pitch from Jose Veras over the Green Monster to set off a celebration in the Red Sox dugout and in the Fenway Park stands.
Junichi Tazawa got one out for the win, Craig Breslow pitched a scoreless eighth and Koji Uehara got the last three outs before the Red Sox poured out of the dugout to begin their now-familiar celebration on the mound.
"It's been a special ride," second baseman Dustin Pedroia said, "and we're still going."
Uehara was selected the series MVP after posting three saves and a win. Then he joked about pitching so well under pressure.
"To tell you the truth, I almost threw up," Uehara kidded through a translator.
It's the 13th AL pennant for the Red Sox and their first since 2007, when they swept the Colorado Rockies to win it all for the second time in four seasons. Boston swept the Cardinals in '04, winning Game 4 in St. Louis to clinch the title that put an end to generations of disappointment.
The latest trip comes one year after a last-place finish that forced the team to jettison its high-priced stars, rebuild the roster and bring in manager John Farrell. Victorino was one of the biggest additions, and he delivered on Saturday as he did for much of the season.
"Since the first day of spring training there wasn't one person more important than the next," said outfielder Jonny Gomes, also a newcomer this season. "We're all pulling in the same direction."
Scherzer got one out in the seventh but left after walking rookie Xander Bogaerts to put runners on first and second. Drew Smyly got Jacoby Ellsbury to hit a grounder up the middle, but it popped out of Iglesias' glove behind second base and everyone was safe.
Veras came in and quickly got ahead of Victorino. But he hung a curveball and Victorino sent it toward the 37-foot left-field wall, which had already knocked down two Red Sox line drives.
This one left no doubt.
It was the second career postseason grand slam for Victorino, who also had a record-setting hit-by-pitch in the sixth.
Scherzer and Clay Buchholz also matched up in Game 2, when the Tigers right-hander took a no-hitter and a 5-0 lead into the sixth. The Red Sox rallied against the Detroit bullpen, tying it on David Ortiz's eighth-inning grand slam and winning it in the ninth on Jarrod Saltalamacchia's walk-off single through a drawn-in infield.
Both starters gave up hits in the first inning in the rematch, but it remained scoreless until Bogaerts doubled off the Green Monster with two outs in the fifth and scored on Ellsbury's single.
But the Tigers took the lead on the bottom half, chasing Buchholz with a walk and Miguel Cabrera's single before Franklin Morales walked Prince Fielder on four pitches to load the bases with nobody out.
Victor Martinez lined one high off the Green Monster to make it 2-1, holding at first with a two-run single.
Brandon Workman came in and got Jhonny Peralta to hit a hard grounder to Pedroia, who chased down Martinez in the basepath for one out and then threw home to get Fielder in a rundown. Saltalamacchia ran him back to third and dove, somersaulting over him while making the tag.
Workman struck Alex Avila out looking to end the inning.
"We kind of lucked out and got out of that inning," Pedroia said. "Salty can run."
Scherzer worked out of a jam in the bottom half after putting runners on second and third with one out. He allowed three runs on four hits and five walks, striking out seven in 6 1-3 innings.
Buchholz allowed two runs on four hits and two walks, striking out four in five-plus innings.
Scherzer walked the first two batters in the third, but Victorino popped up a bunt and Scherzer made a sliding catch for the first out.
Pedroia hit a high fly ball that was just foul of the Carlton Fisk pole above the Green Monster. After it was confirmed by replay, he hit a hard grounder down the line that Cabrera fielded, easily stepping on third base before throwing to first for the double play.
NOTES: It will be the first World Series between the teams with the best record in each league since 1999. … Detroit C Alex Avila, who absorbed a body shot and a foul ball off the mask in Game 5, took another ball off the mask in the fourth but remained in the game. … The Dropkick Murphys sang the national anthem before the game, followed by "Shipping up to Boston," wearing Red Sox jerseys that said "Boston Strong" and the number 617. … The Red Sox were 5-0 all time in playoff Game 6s with a 3-2 edge. … Ellsbury had successfully stolen 18 bases in a row in the regular season and playoffs before being thrown out in the fifth. … Victorino was hit by a pitch to lead off the sixth, his sixth of the playoffs, extending his record and setting
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KANSAS CITY, Mo.— Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher killed his girlfriend Saturday morning and minutes later, holding a gun to his head, thanked his general manager and coach before shooting himself outside the team's practice complex.
Authorities did not release a motive for the murder-suicide, though police said that Belcher and his girlfriend, 22-year-old Kasandra M. Perkins, had been arguing recently. The two of them have a 3-month-old girl who was being cared for by family.
Belcher thanked general manager Scott Pioli and coach Romeo Crennel before pulling the trigger, police spokesman Darin Snapp said. Officers had locked down the Chiefs facility by midmorning.
The team said it would play its home game against the Carolina Panthers as scheduled today at noon local time "after discussions between the league office, Head Coach Romeo Crennel and Chiefs team captains."
A spokesman for the team told The Associated Press that Crennel plans to coach on Sunday.
Belcher was a 25-year-old native of West Babylon, N.Y., on Long Island, who played college ball at Maine. He signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent, made the team and stayed with it for four years, moving into the starting lineup. He had played in all 11 games this season.
"The entire Chiefs family is deeply saddened by today's events, and our collective hearts are heavy with sympathy, thoughts and prayers for the families and friends affected by this unthinkable tragedy," Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said in a statement.
"We sincerely appreciate the expressions of sympathy and support we have received from so many in the Kansas City and NFL communities, and ask for continued prayers for the loved ones of those impacted," Hunt said. "We will continue to fully cooperate with the authorities and work to ensure that the appropriate counseling resources are available to all members of the organization."
The NFL released a statement that also expressed sympathy and said, "We have connected the Chiefs with our national team of professional counselors to support both the team and the families of those affected. We will continue to provide assistance in any way that we can."
Authorities reported receiving a call Saturday morning from a woman who said her daughter had been shot multiple times at a residence about five miles from the Arrowhead Stadium complex. The call came from Belcher's mother, who referred to the victim as her daughter, leading to some initial confusion.
"She treated Kasandra like a daughter," Snapp said. Belcher's mother, who is from New York, had recently moved in with the couple, "probably to help out with the baby," Snapp said.
Police then received a phone call from the Chiefs' training facility.
"The description matched the suspect description from that other address. We kind of knew what we were dealing with," Snapp said. The player was "holding a gun to his head" as he stood in front of the front doors of the practice facility.
"And there were Pioli and Crennel and another coach or employee was standing outside and appeared to be talking to him. It appeared they were talking to the suspect," Snapp said. "The suspect began to walk in the opposite direction of the coaches and the officers and that's when they heard the gunshot. It appears he took his own life."
The coaches told police they never felt in any danger, Snapp said.
"They said the player was actually thanking them for everything they'd done for him," he said. "They were just talking to him and he was thanking them and everything. That's when he walked away and shot himself."
At the home of Belcher's mother on Long Island, relatives declined to talk to reporters. An SUV in the home's driveway was flying a small Kansas City Chiefs flag.
The somber mood lightened somewhat as darkness fell, with music playing and people drinking from Styrofoam cups. Belcher's family turned the front yard into a shrine, with a large poster of the player, an array of his trophies, and jerseys and jackets from Kansas City, Maine and West Babylon High.
"He was a good, good person … a family man. A loving guy," said family friend Ruben Marshall, 42, who said he coached Belcher in youth football. He was stunned by the shooting and suicide. "You couldn't be around a better person."
At least 20 people gathered for a large group hug in the driveway.
"I still can't believe it," neighbor Roy Brown said. "I don't believe it."
Perkin's Facebook page shows the couple smiling and holding the baby.
"His move to the NFL was in keeping with his dreams," said Jack Cosgrove, who coached Belcher at Maine. "This is an indescribably horrible tragedy."
Belcher is the latest among several players and NFL retirees to die from self-inflicted gunshot wounds in the past couple of years. The death of the beloved star Junior Seau, who shot himself in the chest at his California home last May, sent shockwaves around the league.
Seau's family, like those of other suicide victims, has donated his brain tissue to determine if head injuries he sustained playing football might be linked to his death.
Belcher did not have an extensive injury history, though the linebacker showed up on the official injury report on Nov. 11, 2009, as being limited in practice with a head injury. Belcher played four days later against the Oakland Raiders.
Earlier this year, the NFL provided a grant to help establish an independently operated phone service that connects players, coaches, team officials and other staff with counselors trained to work through personal and emotional crises. The NFL Life Line is available 24 hours a day.
Kansas City Mayor Sly James said that he spoke to Pioli after the shooting.
"I can tell you that you have absolutely no idea what it's like to see someone kill themselves," James said. "You can take your worst nightmare and put someone you know and love in that situation, and give them a gun and stand three feet away and watch them kill themselves. That's what it's like.
"It's unfathomable."
The season has been a massive disappointment for the Chiefs, who were expected to contend for the AFC West title. They're just 1-10 and mired in an eight-game losing streak marked by injuries, poor play and fan upheaval, with constant calls the past several weeks for Pioli and Crennel to be fired.
The Twitter account for a fan group known as "Save Our Chiefs" recently surpassed 80,000 followers, about 17,000 more than the announced crowd at a recent game. The group was organizing a "Can Scott Pioli" food drive for Sunday that has since been canceled.


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The tragic shooting at a Sikh house of worship in Wisconsin this month has turned the spotlight on the Sikh faith and the nation's Sikh community.
Earlier this year, Surinder Singh and his son Rupinder visited a StoryCorps booth in San Francisco, where they reflected on their own experiences standing out among their peers and neighbors.
Both practicing Sikhs, Surinder and Rupinder wear turbans, and maintaining that tenet of their faith has made for some difficult experiences.
Surinder raised his family in Canada, after immigrating there from India more than four decades ago. The entire family later moved to California in 1992. When Surinder first arrived in Canada, he recalls feeling very conspicuous in his new community.
"When I came in 1966, nobody knew about who a Sikh was," Surinder tells Rupinder. "For them, I came out as if from a zoo or a museum. I looked so different."
Surinder's appearance — namely, his turban — became an issue while he was working as a school teacher in Canada. "Once when I was desperately needing a job, they had hired me. But after two, three days, I was told that, 'Mr. Singh, you have to remove your turban ... you have to look like us.'
"I said, "Mr ... I won't do it.' And I gave up the job right away. He was very surprised, but I was not willing to give in," Surinder says.
Growing up, Rupinder also had to grapple with standing out.
"One of the memories I always have is being bullied when I was in kindergarten," Rupinder says. "It was recess, and I do remember being called some names. And I left school and just walked home. I must have been 5 years old. I walked in the door and surprised mom."
The taunts didn't stop, even as Rupinder moved on to middle and high school.
"It just became part of growing up for me, that this was going to happen wherever I went to school," he recalls. "The worst of it was really the eighth grade, ninth grade, just because it turned into something a little bit more physical where people were grabbing at my turban or pulling on it, as I walked the halls. So I used to rush from class to class and hope I'd get through without being touched."
All of the unwanted attention took a toll, Rupinder says. "I had a hard time opening myself up to other people because I didn't know who would be my friend one day, and change their mind the next day. And it was very hard for me to give my trust to people."
"Even at this age, I still get bullied sometimes," Surinder says.
But knowing that weighed on Rupinder's mind, even months before the tragedy in Oak Creek, Wis. "When you take walks every afternoon, it's always a thought of mine, like, you know, if someone's going to say something in a passing car," Rupinder says. "You never know about any kind of lunatic, or if somebody is going to do something."
Surinder says he won't let fear dictate how he lives his life, however. "Yeah, it does happen," he says. "But you have to maintain your strength, and you have to try to learn not to give up."
"Looking back, given all the experiences you've had, do you think that it's possible to live as a Sikh in this country?" Rupinder asks his father.
"Oh yeah. Most of the people that you deal with are really very good," Surinder says. "There are a few black sheep, and sometimes they spoil the flock, but, on the whole, I do believe that there is more good than evil around."
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Firefighters in Chicago responded to the largest fire in years last night. According to The Chicago Tribune, at one point a third of the city's firefighters were battling the blaze at a vacant warehouse.
Luckily no one was hurt, but the arctic temperatures the area is experiencing meant the firefighters faced issues like frozen hydrants.
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Aristotle said, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." When it comes to living a positive lifestyle, our habits either make or break us. Habits decide our physical health, emotional well being and even our outlook on life.
But when it's time to start a new healthy habit, it can be pretty difficult. If you're interested in starting a habit that you can actually stick with, check out these useful tips.
1. Use a trigger.
All habits—negative or positive—come from a trigger. A trigger automatically initiates a behavior and leads you to do something else. Using cues like time of day, place and circumstance with your trigger will increase the likelihood that your habit will stick.
Use the trigger process to remind yourself when developing a new habit. A good reminder encodes your new behavior in something that you already do. For example, "Before breakfast and after I shower, I will meditate for 5 minutes every day." By incorporating your new habit into behaviors you already practice, it will be easier to remember and participate in.
2. Start habits small.
Lasting change is a product of daily habits, not once-in-a-lifetime transformations. It's important to start your habits small so they're easier to manage and can grow through time. First, decide what you want your new habit to be. Then, ask yourself the question: "How can I make this behavior so easy to do that I can't say no?"
If you want 6-pack abs, it's not going to happen in a week. Start by committing to a 10-minute ab workout every day, and then increase gradually from there. Stick to a sustainable pace and be patient; big changes take time.
3. Keep a larger goal in mind.
Keep your immediate goals small, but remember to dream big for the future. Decide on your ultimate larger goal, and then develop a plan with smaller steps to get there. Make bigger goals a reality by doing a minimal amount of work each day to achieve them.
By establishing your larger goal, you'll have something set in mind while working every day on small steps. For example, if your dream goal is to lose 50 pounds, start by jogging 10 minutes every day, followed by 30 minutes then followed by an hour every day.
4. Reward yourself.
It's important to stay positive while creating new habits, and the best way to do this is by rewarding yourself for even the smallest of victories. If you complete an action and have a positive reward at the end of it, you're more likely to do that same action again and form a routine. Repeat this routine enough, and it becomes a habit.
Reward yourself each time you practice your habit. This can be something as simple as telling yourself "Good job!", "Victory!" or "That was a hard workout, and I did awesome."
5. Get back on track quickly.
Nobody's perfect, and you won't be perfect when you're developing a habit. It's okay to make mistakes, but it's important to get back on track quickly when you do. Abandon the all-or-nothing mentality, and instead plan for failure. Missing a habit once or twice is okay, but be consistent enough to not do it repeatedly, and return to the behavior as soon as possible.
Focus on building the identity of someone who never misses a habit twice. If you worry about the "Ah, screw it" mentality, come up with a Plan B to get yourself back in the zone. Examine the habit and where it breaks down, then incorporate an "if-then" scenario. For example, "If I forget to meditate in the morning, then I will meditate for 5 minutes when I get home from work."
On average, a new habit takes 30 days to develop, so don't be discouraged if you struggle at first. Stay positive and focused on the goal, and your new habit will get easier and stickier.


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