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A London hospital is to begin storing patient data using "cloud" technology.
The new NHS pilot project, where records are kept on the internet rather than on computers in individual hospitals or GP surgeries, could pave the way for all patient data to be stored online rather than on paper. Patients using the system would have control over who is permitted to access their data and could use it to invite specialist doctors to view their results.
But the trial, by the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, will raise concerns about security.
Despite recent attacks by hackers on groups as diverse as the World Bank and Sega, the Government is committed to using online services to reduce costs.
Hackers recently claimed to have obtained NHS administrator passwords. The two-year pilot project, developed by Flexiant, a Scottish-based computer firm, and Edinburgh Napier University, will initially use simulated records.
Tony Lucas, the founder of Flexiant, claimed that "this has massive implications for the future of patient treatment in the UK".
He said: "For the first time patients can have control over their treatment and their records and that is enormously empowering."
Flexiant said that the project "could be used to integrate all phases of health-care treatment, from assisted living to primary and secondary healthcare, so that the same data can be used throughout". The company said that it would allow services to be accessed from a range of devices, including computers linked to the web and mobile phones, but that "multiple identification methods" could be used.
This would include mobile phone identity checking, as well checks through Facebook or the Paypal secure online payment system.
Funding for the two-year project has been provided by the Technology Strategy Board and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.
It is due to be launched next month. Flexiant claims the system will be secure.
Trade body the Cloud Industry Forum warned that "It is important for NHS patients' data to be secure in the Cloud, should this e-health system become official".
Putting data in the "cloud" could help reduce the costs of the National Programme for IT in the NHS in the long term.
At the moment the future of the multi-billion scheme is in doubt. The most recent estimate is that the project will cost £11.7 billion.


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491 Avenue Joffre
Shanghai, China
12 November, 1917
My dear Dada:
Your 12th & 13th just came to hand
with one from Betty describing her various
experiences with her appendix. It certainly is
good to hear from you kids of Wellesley. I know
you must miss it as much as I do.
First, thanks terribly for the Atlantic
and the Saturday Evening Posts which have just
come. I suppose you have just subscribed them
for me. As Ling Ling owes me some money
for the fur coat I had made here for her,
she will send you the money which is some-
where around 18 dollars gold. Please take that
to cover the subscription, and let me know if
that is enough. If it is not, I'll send you
some more: if more than enough, just
keep the balance for me, for I know
I shall want you to get me something else [page break]
sooner or later. Only please tell me how
much too much or too little.
I am also sending you a little
gift to remind you of me. Hope you will
like it. Ling Ling will mail it to you.
If you don't hear from Ling Ling soon,
write her and ask if she has received my
letter & package.
As I told you, I have been troubled
with an infection on the face. I've spent
over 50 dollars having it treated: but so
far, it doesn't seem to get well. I am
almost crazy! Finally I am trying some
Chinese medicine which I hope will be
effective. I cannot go out at all now,
unless much bepowdered, and then
only at night. Last week I attended
three dinners which were very bad for
me, as I had to powder, and that
was not at all the right thing for the [page break]
trouble. Oh, Lord! I do hope I shall get
back my usual skin!
I must write to Ruth Tuthill. I hope
you gave her my love. I did not get
Dickey's announcement, but am also sending
her a little gift.
My little ten year old brother has been
cutting up like the devil today. I have
whipped him, and sent him to bed for 3
hours. I never saw such tantrums as
he stormed today. I made Dad & Mother
leave the room so that I could discipline
him more effectively. He is somewhat
calmed down now, and weak as a lamb.
I can't tell you how it hurt me to
whip him; but as he would not say that
he was sorry, I had to keep on whipping
him while he apologized for his rudeness
to this big brother. I broke the stick on him!
My sister Mrs. S. was in Shanghai from
Canton for two weeks. During that time, life [page break]
was a perpetual whirlwind of social gaieties.
No wonder my complexion got worse!
Eugene Chen, the Editor of the Peking
Gazette was at one of the dinners and sat
beside me. He is very clever, and brilliant,
but horribly egoistic and vain. He has
such horrible shrugs of shoulders which
almost drove me wild! He is coming to
call on me this week: and I hope I
won't be rude.
By the way, Emma, my dear, don't
forget that Ling Ling will send you
the money for the magazines. I am so
glad to hear of your new dress. I love
to hear about the style and the political
news. I wish you were here, for I have
much to tell you which I cannot put
in writing.
I am sending Grandad some candy -
Chinese candies!
Daughter [page break]
P.S. Miss Kendall came to luncheon when
she was in Shanghai.
The November sunshine is lovely: we
have after-luncheon coffee on the
verandah every day - coffee with
real cream and boiled in the
percolator. My! I am glad I am
through school!
What about the photograph album?
I haven't seen it.
M. [page break]
P.S. I would love to have the college
news if you would send them.
Recommended Citation
Papers of Emma DeLong Mills, MSS.2, Wellesley College Archives.


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Search Results for: "Stephen Gowans"
Audio Archive:March 30th, 2015: - Listen | Download
Key points of a Bashar Assad interview. The Saudi-US Connection Against Yemen.
Featured Guest(s):
Stephen Gowans, Zafar Bangash
Stephen Gowans discusses the compelling points Assad makes regarding the US/Western governments' need for puppet/client states, which prohibits any partner relationship. Gowans and Phil Taylor also discuss the attacks against Yemen and why the attacks violate international law and the human rights of the Yemeni, especially the Houthi.
Zafar Bangash explains the history of Yemen's presidents, their connection to the US/Western power agenda, and the current crisis in Yemen. Saudi Arabia is in violation of the Security Council decision rejecting the Saudi resolution for military force against Yemen. This is a violation of international law, so why is the Saudi regime not being sanctioned?
March 2nd, 2015: - Listen | Download
What Canada knew about Libya. A Salute to the Equality of the Human Race. Ramsey Clark Reports on Recent Trip to Damascus and the US Directed Terrorism Across the Region.
Featured Guest(s):
Stephen Gowans, John Carlos, Ramsey Clark
Gowans refers to an article by David Pugliese who obtained Canadian intelligence documents about Libya. In 2011, Canadian intelligence services understood that Libya's opposition was dominated by fundamentalists and extremists, and that intervention would likely create chaos. The Canadian government chose to create chaos.
Learn the story of how Canada became "Al Qaeda's air force," as Gowans traces Canada's contribution to Libya's destruction. NATO hopes that Libya will serve as a 'lesson' for Syria: do what we say, or we'll keep the Al-Qaeda spigot turned on.
At the 1968 Olympic award ceremony, John Carlos and Tommie Smith each held up a fist with a black glove to indicate America's epic struggle against racism. They were supported by Peter Norman, a white Australian advocate for global human rights who won the silver medal and who heroically wore the Olympic Project for Human Rights (OPHR) badge during the award ceremony.
Carlos said that they were ready to give society a shock treatment. It was not just the moment of the the time, but the MOVEMENT of the time. It was an Olympic Project for human rights. It was a step for freedom for the generations to come.
Ramsey Clark is the Founder of the International Action Center (IAC), former US Attorney General, political analyst and human rights advocate. In his most recent visit to Damascus, Ramsey Clark found conditions there almost normal, despite fighting in the countryside, and was impressed that Syria maintains a stable government.
The struggle against violent intrusion from outside the country has a long way to go. Clark explains that the US-dominated Wests goal in the region is to weaken countries to the degree they can no longer govern themselves, and the people are left with the primitive struggle for survival, as happened with Libya and Iraq.
January 25th, 2015 : mp3 file not currently online
Why Syria's Assad is a persona nongrata in the West while Egypt's Sisi gets $1.3 billion in U.S. military aid annually.
Featured Guest(s):
Stephen Gowans
Political analyst Stephen Gowans discusses his recent article, "Puppets vs. antipuppets: Why Syria's Assad is a persona nongrata in the West while Egypt's Sisi gets $1.3 billion in U.S. military aid annually."
Gowans starts off describing the the American Sniper film as dreadful -- the politics that played out were reprehensible. They drove home the reality that it is the Chris Kyle type who are the terrorists, not the people who are defending their country from attacks.
A common definition of terrorism is that it is the unlawful use of violence for political ends, and thus indicts Sisi of Egypt, the U.S., Turkey and the Gulf Monarchies, which are arming terrorists to fight Syria.
The end game is: Those rulers who serve the moneyed interest are labeled as friends of the West and are not attacked, while those rulers who serve their own country are labeled as enemies and terrorists who must be taken out any which way.
Why Syria's Assad is a persona nongrata...
October 27th, 2014: - Listen | Download
America's Taste in "Moderates".
Featured Guest(s):
Stephen Gowans
Gowans clarifies that ISIS ideology is the same as the Saudi Wahhabi extremism, that these Arab terrorist groups are part of Al Qaeda and that the only thing that matters is meshing with the Western foreign policy objectives.
Based on a recent New York Times article by Eirc Lichtblau, Gowans reveals how the CIA and FBI payrolled at least a thousand "moderate" Nazis spies and informants during the Cold War the same way that the US now payrolls "murder for hire fanatical religious Saudi terrorists" and labels them as "moderates."
Washington's Moderates.
September 15th, 2014: - Listen | Download
Obamas plans indicate the real goal is regime change in Syria. Baird Throwing Canadian Special Operations Regiment into a Bubbling Cesspit in Iraq.
Featured Guest(s):
Stephen Gowans, Scott Taylor
Gowans compares the shoddy rebuilding of Iraq to the huge Gulf State injections of cash to Iraq's ISIS enemies. U.S. 'trainers' for Iraq are really liasons to keep an eye on their weak client.
Meanwhile, U.S.-backed rebels degrade and destroy Syria, a country that is fighting ISIS. Why is it okay in U.S. parlance for 'moderate' Wahabi extremists to cut heads in Syria, but not American heads in Iraq?
Now, we witness U.S. media manufacturing consent for an attack on Syria by obfuscating who is doing the headchopping there. Hint: It's not the Syrian government.
Scott Taylor relies on his extensive experience in Iraq to counter Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird's committing military contingency to the Kurdish region in northern Iraq.
Baird explains that the Canadians are not familiar with the complexity of the conflicts or the tribes in Iraq, Kurdistan, eastern Turkey. They are not ready for the "trip wires" they will encounter. This is not a good guy vs bad guy situation. It is a prison knife fight under blackout conditions.
Baird is committing Canada to Pandora's Box from which the lid has long since been removed.
Pentagon Planning Points to Possible Anti-Syria US Military Campaign
Western Leaders Fear-Monger to Mobilize Support for Air-Strikes on Syria
September 1st, 2014: - Listen | Download
Labor Day -- Before and Now: From Internationalist Unity to Militarism. 'Anti-ISIS campaign' is a Trojan Horse to escalate the war against Syria.
Featured Guest(s):
Stephen Gowans
Phil Taylor and Phil Conlon discuss how the meaning and practice of Labour Day has been corrupted: Going from a celebration of internationalism of workers who saw themselves as part of humanity and anti-militarism to celebration of military air shows and a ritual of pretending to care about those who fell in the past.
Phil Conlon reads Joe Fiorito's satirical column, "It's time to end the celebration of death and kill the airshow."
Taylor also praises and summarizes Ishmael Reed's article "Bad Apples in Ferguson," which emphasizes police brutality is not just against blacks, but against a rainbow of minority colors, esp. Native Americans, Latinos and Muslims. Reed says that the statistics in polls should reflect this reality.
The U.S. is hyping ISIS as the greatest terror force imaginable, even though according to the FBI, "there are no credible threats to the U.S. homeland."
The ideology of the Caliphate derives from Qatar and Saudi Arabia. ISIS-style beheadings are an institution in Saudi Arabia.
Yet the Pentagon is discussing airstrikes on Syria instead of the medieval terror kingdoms that it supports in the Middle East.
Stephen Gowans also discusses the NATO buildup over Ukraine. NATO is constantly checking the windows and the doors of countries it doesn't own.
Don't expect the United States to adopt a consistent posture on sovereignty when it comes to Syria or Ukraine.
Its time to end the celebration of death and kill the airshow. - by Joe Fiorito
Western Leaders Fear-Monger to Mobilize Support for Air-Strikes on Syria
July 28th, 2014: - Listen | Download
Gaza - Je me souviens (I remember). A Colonial War: The Israeli settler state against Arab dispossessed.
Featured Guest(s):
Robin Philpot, Stephen Gowans
Robin Philpot reports on-site from a Montreal protest against Israel's attack on Gaza. Phil and Robin discuss the positions of federal and provincial political parties on the attacks.
Many in Quebec oppose the occupation and support self-determination: they understand colonialism.
Phil also describes the diplomatic spat between Israel and Brazil, and the initiative for a new Freedom Flotilla.
Stephen Gowans of "What's Left" gives the background needed to understand the current Israeli siege against Gaza, including the unbalanced 1947 UN partition plan and the 1948 proclamation of Israel on four-fifths of Palestinian territory.
Gowans explains how Israel violated the last ceasefire agreement and then blamed Hamas. He highlights the goals of the Palestinian majority, and discusses his latest article, "White House Says Obama Culpable in Gaza Massacre."
Gowans uses irony to show that Obama is actually guilty of what he (without evidence) accuses Putin -providing weapons to the side doing the slaughtering."
May 12th, 2014: - Listen | Download
The Hashtag Hunt for the Girls in Nigeria. U.S. policy on Ukraine - Follow the Money.
Featured Guest(s):
Glen Ford, Stephen Gowans
What is American power going to do to save these children? We've heard this question before. It should raise caution flags. Black Agenda Report executive editor Glen Ford discusses this latest white man's burden. He critiques Margaret Kimberley's article on Black Agenda Report, "Freedom Rider: How Not To Bring Back Our Girls." He goes on to discuss Paul Kagame's ongoing aggression in Congo and abroad, and the nature of AFRICOM's expansion relative to China's growing trade presence in Africa.
Glen Ford gives a summary of what AFRICOM today really is. He explains that the US is not establishing its own military bases but is blending in with the military of African countries. The objective is to have the African military bases function as US military bases without actually BEING US military bases.
It seems like ancient history, but in November, all hell broke loose when the elected President of Ukraine, Victor Yanukovitch, chose to defer an EU trade agreement. Writer Stephen Gowans, from "What's Left," explains what it was about Yanukovitch's government that offended Wall Street.
US Policy on Ukraine; Follow the Money
January 27th, 2014: - Listen | Download
Former Rwandan PM: The West Covers for the Crimes of Kagame. Gowans debunks latest lies about Syria
Featured Guest(s):
Faustin Twagiramungu, Stephen Gowans
Faustin Twagiramungu, former Prime Minister of Rwanda says the West provides cover for the crimes of Paul Kagame. The ex-PM also draws on personal knowledge to expose the flawed story of the "Dallaire fax".
Phil interviewed Stephen Gowans of "What's Left," who debunked the latest Western and Qatari claims of industrial torture allegedly by the Syrian government in the form of 11,000 photos. The situation in the Ukraine was touched on briefly.
Ukraine and How the West Treats Comparable Events in Satellite and Non-Satellite Countries Differently
January 6th, 2014: - Listen | Download
The Assassination of Col. Karegeya. Myths about the Soviet Union
Featured Guest(s):
Dr. Theogene Rudasingwa, Stephen Gowans
Former Rwandan intelligence chief Col. Patrick Karegeya was apparently strangled to death in a hotel room in Johannesburg on New Years' Eve. Colonel Karegeya, a refugee in South Africa, had condemned the authoritarian regime of Paul Kagame. Other prominent critics of Kagame have been killed in recent years. Phil speaks with Dr. Theogene Rudasingwa, who was a close colleague of Karegeya.
In Western media, it is commonly claimed that the Soviet Union didn't prove out, that it was inferior, and people are much happier now. But that's not really the case. Stephen Gowans dissects several myths about the Soviet Union, and he's not afraid to take on other issues as well: why is it now acceptable to celebrate Nelson Mandela, but not Robert Mugabe?
Seven Myths about the USSR
November 18th, 2013: - Listen | Download
Learning new ideas at Beit Zatoun: Humanizing the Palestinian experience. From Russell Brand to Brand Socialism.
Featured Guest(s):
Robert Masoud, Stephen Gowans
Beit Zatoun has been voted as the best place to learn new ideas in Toronto. Founder and director Robert Masoud discusses the award. Beit Zatoun has hosted over 500 events in the four years since opening.
Brand's one-day stint as editor of the New Statesman left a lot of people unsatisfied. Stephen Gowans argues that the purpose of articles in the 'revolution' issue was to criticize actual revolutions.
It seems as if a number of commentators preferred to define legitimate parameters for dissent, despite their own radical gloss. Gowans addresses Oliver Stone's critique of historical communist leaderships. Existing revolutions aren't good enough for Oliver Stone, but somehow Barack Obama is.
Beit Zatoun House
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised Nor Will It Be Brought To You By Russell Brand, Oliver Stone Or Noam Chomsky
October 28th, 2013: - Listen | Download
Selective Focus on Syria: Analysis changes once you cross the border.
Featured Guest(s):
Stephen Gowans
There is a remarkable parallel between the violence in Iraq's Anbar province, and what has been going on in Syria. But Western reporting on the violence in Iraq is much more subdued.
Why does our media present removing the President as the solution to Syria's problems, but not Iraq's problems?
And is the Western left capable of producing a narrative of Syria independent of the corporate media? Right now, the left's nose is pointed where our owning class tells it to look. The media decides what's important, and today it's the "madman" and the "brutal dictator" in Syria. You are advised not to look behind the curtain in Iraq.
You can see a similar dynamic at work in Ethiopia and Zimbabwe.
On the Iraq-Syria Border, 'Terrorists' and a Prime Minister on One Side, 'Rebels' and a 'Brutal Dictator' on the Other
September 16th, 2013: - Listen | Download
Yves Engler on Canada and Syria. Counter-Questions on Syria from Stephen Gowans
Featured Guest(s):
Yves Engler, Stephen Gowans
Yves Engler joins the program to explain Canada's "special role" in the world, in this case, the assault on Syria. Once again, our government is a sad appendage of Empire, condemning the official enemies while staying out of major combat operations.
Yves describes the anti-Syria meeting in Jordan our military officers participated in, which they hoped nobody would notice. Meanwhile, our government is funding and co-ordinating illegal insurgent forces. It hides them from the terror list. Why? And why is our intrusive government unable to prevent fundamentalist militants from going into Syria in higher numbers than any other country?
Yves also comments on Canadian use of chemical weapons.
President Obama overstepped, and tried to mislead his audience as to what the rights and duties of a state are. Stephen Gowans explains that the talk about "international norms" is designed to distract us from "international law:" Syria hasn't violated any international law, whereas the proposed attack on Syria is such a violation.
Obama is making up the rules on the spot, and anointing himself as a world emperor. The U.S. even has a 'special status' on chemical weapons. You're supposed to be a good citizen and not ask questions about this.
Putin has presented a problem for editorial writers in the West: By stating that 'exceptionalism' is dangerous, and that all nations are "equal in the eyes of God," how do the presstitutes counter that?
August 26th, 2013: - Listen | Download
Taking Apart the Empire's Case on Syria
Featured Guest(s):
Stephen Gowans
Phil Taylor introduces the program by expressing what is wrong with the Anglosphere's approach towards Syria: everything has turned into a cowboy movie.
Prolific commentator Stephen Gowans takes apart NATO's case on Syria's WMD. Syria is being asked to prove a negative. Gowans investigates the legality of chemical weapons' use, and asks why we accept a narrative that says some weapons are bad, and other highly destructive weapons are ok.
August 12th, 2013: - Listen | Download
Class and Elections in Zimbabwe
Featured Guest(s):
Stephen Gowans
Stephen Gowans has analysed the recent elections in Zimbabwe. We in the West look at Zimbabwe through the prism of our own experience. In our elections, we select from a group of parties that fundamentally agree on how power is divided. The modest differences between our political parties help establish the parameters of political discussion.
In Zimbabwe, the two major parties represent different class interests. The country cannot alternate between the two without experiencing substantial changes in political economy. The elections in Zimbabwe, therefore, are far more contested, and involve social movements.
ZANU-PF is tied to the fabric of post-British rule in Zimbabwe, and remains committed to its original mission.
Class and Elections in Zimbabwe by Stephen Gowans
July 15th, 2013: - Listen | Download
Trayvon Travesty; Technocrats' Train Terror Torches Town. Syria on the Frontline.
Featured Guest(s):
Glen Ford, Stephen Gowans
Glen Ford from Black Agenda Report is today's featured guest. But first, Phil Conlon comments on the destruction of a small Quebec town by an undermanned locomotive. "Railways just love every new computer system," everything capital intensive, everything that involves less and less workers until the day they can have no more workers.
The train was on a 5 MPH speed restriction - they couldn't trust the track. When the infrastructure fails, and there's no workers, there's no fallback.
Glen Ford returns to the program to discuss the Trayvon Martin affair. This is an important moment in history. "It is well known the that the U.S. is a surveilliance state and an incarceration state." Black people have always known this. Once a white person can convince a jury that they were acting "reasonably," then the case against them disappears.
Zimmerman's profiling and stalking of Trayvon Martin was "reasonable conduct" to police. The onus is on the profiled one, and not the white vigilante. In the trial, the police acted as defense witnesses, rather than prosecution. They recognized a kindred spirit.
In a jury of one's peers, how is it that six white women ended up as a jury of "peers?" Ford explains the decline of Affirmative Action and the rise of a racist subjectivity.
Now that so many Syrian rebels have discredited themselves, their foreign sympathizers have attempted to discover a secular, democratic component.
But there are too many reports of Al Qaeda activity in the Fee Syrian Army.
The whole discussion of democracy rests on the "Arab Spring." Yet, money from Qatar has been flowing into elections to the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and other countries since the initial outbreak in Tunisia. If the 1% dominate U.S. elections, can they not do so in other countries?
The Muslim Brotherhood has been organizing riots in Syria since 1964, long before history began for the Americans in 2011.
June 17th, 2013: - Listen | Download
Syria, WMDs, and stopping terror - Here we go again. NATO Maneuvers and Countries of Clay
Featured Guest(s):
Stephen Gowans, Rick Rozoff
Stephen Gowans addresses the question of chemical weapons - "The evidence does not tell us how and when the individuals were exposed, or who was responsible." We've started with the premise that Assad did it, and now just need to fit the evidence to the crime.
Real experts are needed to make judgements - the White House itself referred to a broken "chain of custody" in the samples. But we need the head-barbequing, organ-eating fanatics to win, so it's time to gear up the lie machine.
Guess who is eating up the lies? The media, of course. But you have brains. Carla Del Ponte already talked about the rebel use of chemicals. Put it together.
Too bad we don't have a Parliament. We do have a police state.
The New Sykes-Picot
The carving-up of the old Ottoman Empire continues 100 years later. Iraq exists as an entity on a map, but it is already de-facto at least two. We know why. NATO is moving its regional headquarters from Greece to Turkey, consolidating two military commands.
In Jordan, NATO is leaving behind a bevy of troops and missiles for later unspecified use. Ideas of sovereignty and states are becoming almost mythical in that region. Whole countries are treated like clay.
While NATO gobbles up Eastern Europe, it is moving into the Middle East, and recruiting "aspiring" countries from the former USSR to South America. Any obscure conflict involving the Dniester area could bring NATO into a European war.
The finger is on the button to launch strikes on Syria. It can happen at any time. The largest conflict since the second world war is looming into view.
April 8th, 2013: - Listen | Download
Kenya and Rwanda's Past, Korea's Present
Featured Guest(s):
J.J. Hespeler-Boultbee, Marie Rose Habyarimana, Stephen Gowans
J.J. Hespeler-Boultbee on his new book, "Mrs. Queen's Chump," about British atrocities during the suppression of the Mau Mau in Kenya.
Marie Rose Habyarimana, the daughter of Rwandan President Juvénal Habyarimana. The assassination of Habyarimana was a trigger for the events of 1994 in Rwanda.
Stephen Gowans on the latest escalation in the Korea crisis, and the Wall Street Journal's interesting report.
March 18th, 2013: - Listen | Download
North Korea crisis, Kenya elections
Featured Guest(s):
John Philpot, Stephen Gowans
Elections occurred recently in Kenya, in which the U.S. and Canadian governments took a rather keen interest. John Philpot explains.
Later in the program, Stephen Gowans discusses his new article about the North Korean crisis.
November 19th, 2012: - Listen | Download
David Heap condemns Israeli bombing of Gaza. Stephen Gowans: false narrative precedes western aggression in mid-east.
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September 10th, 2012: - Listen | Download
Gloria La Riva discusses the importance of the Sept. 21-23 Toronto Conference to Free the Cuban Five. Publisher/activist Robin Philpot links student struggle to PQ election victory. Stephen Gowans on Canadian governments hypocrisy on Iran.
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July 30th, 2012: - Listen | Download
Why do some "progressives" support US against Syria?
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May 21st, 2012: - Listen | Download
Yves Engler on the demonstrations in Montreal. Stephen Gowans makes the case against NATO.
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February 6th, 2012: - Listen | Download
Yves Engler: Lester Pearson gave his all to NATO. Stephen Gowans: the U.S. military writes its own ticket.
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Yves Engler, Stephen Gowans
December 19th, 2011: - Listen | Download
Thomas Mountain: Western powers sanction Eritrea, protect criminal regime in Ethiopia. Stephen Gowans: the U.S. and South Korean governments are dangerous and provocative.
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Thomas Mountain, Stephen Gowans
August 22nd, 2011: - Listen | Download
Journalist/activist Mohammed Fares Al Majdalawi reports on Israel's bombing of Gaza. Stephen Gowans: NATO takes over the attack on Gaddafi.
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July 25th, 2011: - Listen | Download
Cynthia Hess-von Kruedener, widow of Canadian officer killed in Lebanon by Israeli bomb in July 2006. Stephen Gowans: analysis of events in Norway and Libya.
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May 23rd, 2011: - Listen | Download
Diana Johnstone: Strauss-Kahn was not an IMF good-guy; Nato bombs Libya with impunity. Stephen Gowans: war more likely than peace in Mid-East.
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March 7th, 2011: - Listen | Download
Stephen Gowans on NATOs Libya caper. Keith Bolender on the Carriles trial in El Paso.
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December 27th, 2010: - Listen | Download
Stephen Gowans on Sudan, Ivory Coast and the Korea crisis.
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December 6th, 2010: - Listen | Download
Linda McQuaig on the trouble with billionaires. Stephen Gowans on the origins of the Korea crisis.
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Tom Power gives us an update on the Cuban Five, imprisoned in the US for 11 years. Stephen Gowans speaks about U.S. journalists who broke North Korean law.
July 7th, 2008: - Listen | Download
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Cynthia McKinney, Stephen Gowans, Caldwell Taylor
Cynthia McKinney, former U.S. Congresswoman from Georgia, talks about the economic and political interests of the U.S. that engineered the catastrophy in Rwanda. We also speak with Stephen Gowans about how pro-democracy NGOs are often instruments of U.S. policies. Caldwell Taylor announced the conference on Caribbean literature.
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Seems that a relatively unknown newspaper from a small country is doing more and better reporting on Saddam's evil, UN corruption and the case for liberating Iraq than any internationally known broadsheet from America.
In 2002, the UK showed its intelligence dossier on Iraq's WMD programs to Euro-dove weapons inspector Hans Blix. Today, The Scotsman notes that documents released by the UK Foreign Office, written in 2002, contradict the public statements that Blix has made about Iraq's WMD program:
The papers released by the FO show that British officials at the United Nations in New York showed a draft of the dossier to Dr Blix in September 2002, two weeks before the final version was published.
A note from one official, Adam Bye, said that Dr Blix had liked the section on chemical, biological and nuclear weapons as he believed that it did not exaggerate the facts. According to the note, Dr Blix said that the dossier even risked understating Iraq's ability to produce weapons of mass destruction – particularly the lethal anthrax virus.
He also described the claim that even if Iraq was able to acquire fissile material from abroad, it would still take at least two years to build a working nuclear bomb as "modest".
Is there any real wonder why the US media won't cover this? Scour the NYT and WaPo in the next few days, either you will find no mention of this story or it will be buried deep in the news section.
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Essential Information
Although some employers hire transmission repair technicians straight out of high school, most employers prefer applicants with postsecondary education in the form of an associate's or bachelor's degree in automotive technology, which provides hands-on practice with automotive equipment. Accreditation for these programs is given through the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation.
Transmission repair technicians need extensive knowledge about computer controls, since automotive transmissions contain complicated technology systems. They also need to be able to diagnose transmission problems quickly and accurately, as well as possessing strong mathematical and communication skills.
Some high schools are members of the Automotive Youth Education Service (AYES) and work directly with auto manufacturers and dealers to mentor students.
Associate Degree Programs
In a 2-year associate's degree program in automotive technology, students learn operation, theory, and servicing techniques of numerous automotive systems. Students take classes in both automatic and manual transmission fundamentals and repair. Certain community colleges and technical schools work directly with automotive manufacturers and car dealers, allowing students to spend 6-12 weeks attending classes and working full-time in service departments. Other courses might include:
- Introduction to welding
- Electrical and electronic systems
- Auto transmission/transaxle
- Advanced chassis systems
Bachelor Degree Programs
Most bachelor's degree programs in automotive technology are considered a 2+2 major, which means students complete the coursework for an associate's degree and then continue on with a bachelor's degree. Instead of the bachelor's program taking four years, it only takes an additional two years after the associate's degree is achieved. Courses that are offered in the final four semesters of baccalaureate degree programs include advanced automotive technologies, safety management, customer service, and automotive technical training. Other course topics might include:
- Introduction to safety management and hazardous materials
- Advanced automotive technologies
- Advanced electronic presentations
- Developing team leadership skills
Employment Outlook
Many employers require that transmission repair technicians possess at least 2-4 years of automotive mechanical diagnosis, problem-solving, and repair experience. Graduates of postsecondary programs may already have work experience, but most employers prefer an additional year of employment and generally seek applicants with certification through the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Additionally, all candidates must own a current driver's license.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), www.bls.gov, states that automotive service technicians and mechanics jobs will grow by 5% from 2014 to 2024.
Continuing Education
ASE (Automative Service Excellence Certification) is geared toward all automotive service technicians, including those who work on transmissions. Although this certification is not mandatory, according to the BLS, most service technicians in large, urban areas possess certification. Applicants require two years of relevant full-time work experience, although some high school and postsecondary courses can be substituted for one year's worth of work experience. Once candidates fulfill the work requirements, they can register for the written examination, which is called the A2 examination for the automotive and light truck, including automatic transmissions and transaxles, series. Recertification must be completed every five years.
Technical seminars are the most common type of training opportunities for transmission repair technicians. Professional organizations sponsor day-long technical seminars at locations all over the country, where technicians can visit with transmission manufacturers and learn about advances to technology. The organizations also provide seminar manuals for technicians to take home for reference purposes. Other technical seminars feature speakers from car manufacturers who discuss updates to their machinery.
Automotive technology continues to advance, and transmission repair technicians must stay current with any updates. If technicians are ASE certified, they must be retested every five years, ensuring that they are up-to-date with new changes. Additionally, the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc. (NATEF), which is a non-profit organization, offers continuing automotive service education courses.
Aspiring transmission repair technicians require an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree, depending on the employer and must be retested every five years to maintain certification.


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My ac was not functioning for 5 days during the middle of a 90 degree week – we went through two other companies that failed to either fix or diagnose our problem, and then I found Fail Safe.
Louie is extremely polite, prompt with his responses, and you can tell he is incredibly devoted to what he does. I called at 4 pm, despite having a few huge jobs on his hands, he was able to dispatch Rosario over to my house that same evening! Rosario diagnosed the problem almost instantaneously, and got straight to work on the problem. After being around him for only a few minutes, I felt confident that he knew what he was doing, and I also felt extremely happy that I found these guys!
We finished up at around 11pm, he did an absolutely amazing job, and walked out the door with a positive attitude. If you have an issue with anything electrical, I can assure you that you do not need to look any further than these guys!


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Relatable, funny, mysterious, insightful books and movies filled with comedy, superheroes, and the richy rich. Check, check, check.
Must-Know TV Series: 90's Edition
When thinking about what I wanted to write about, the first words I thought were words like loss, disappointment, and heartache, 'cause that's just who I am this week (and honestly who I've been since high school when I wore lime green skinny jeans and bows in my hair and thought I was scene).
3 Shows I Can't Stop Thinking About
These received a million and 1 awards, and yeah. It makes sense why.
What I Do On Sunday
I'm letting you in on one of my best self-care activities. You're welcome!
Racism, Domestic Violence and A Crisis of Faith
Where was God while Job was struggling: Grey's Anatomy edition. I'd love your thoughts here.
Captain Fantastic… is Fantastic
It's time for a movie recommendation! Captain Fantastic is a depiction of this kind of free spirited, unconventional way of life, and in so many regards this family seems to be ahead of the curve. But then, in other ways they're uncomfortably behind. I'm such a fan of this movie! Check it out.
Kristene Dimarco's Story
"I've realized that the place I felt God the most is where I felt lack of judgement. I believe love transforms way easier than religion. Love confronts issues not because they're wrong, but because they're killing you. Jesus came to give us life and life more abundantly."
Blade Runner and the Weinstein Avalanche
"Please, Lord, let this be a marathon, and not a week-long dining room table discussion that flavors our words with gossip a little juicier than usual until something else comes along to pique our interest."
Engaging Hope in Seasons of Disappointment
So, job hunting is hard. At times it is frustrating. Other times it is confusing. And then there are times when it is unbelievably disappointing. Dreams don't make sense. Vision seems lost. And your hope seems to have left the planet. I fought this for a few months everyday. It took constant care and attention …
Continue reading "Engaging Hope in Seasons of Disappointment"
Short film ft. Ellie Goulding (Shot on a Nokia!)
You'll soon come to understand that I'm the biggest Ellie Goulding fan. Like, I can't get enough of her. But more of that for another day. I've watched this video probably 30 times in the last 3 years. I remember when I first found it... you'd think it was Christmas freaking morning. Um, exactly. I die …
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An Interactive Twilight Experience.
Pretty accurate for me, if I do say so myself!
Read more and take the test here- 16personalities.com
"Love only grows by sharing. You can only have more for yourself by giving it away to others."
Brian Tracy
The Defender personality type is quite unique, as many of their qualities defy the definition of their individual traits. Though sensitive, Defenders have excellent analytical abilities; though reserved, they have well-developed people skills and robust social relationships; and though they are generally a conservative type, Defenders are often receptive to change and new ideas. As with so many things, people with the Defender personality type are more than the sum of their parts, and it is the way they use these strengths that defines who they are.
Defenders are true altruists, meeting kindness with kindness-in-excess and engaging the work and people they believe in with enthusiasm and generosity.
There's hardly a better type to make up such a large proportion of the population, nearly 13%. Combining the best of tradition and the desire to do good, Defenders are found in lines of work with a sense of history behind them, such as medicine, academics and charitable social work.
Defender (ISFJ) personality
Defender personalities (especially Turbulent ones) are often meticulous to the point of perfectionism, and though they procrastinate, they can always be relied on to get the job done on time. Defenders take their responsibilities personally, consistently going above and beyond, doing everything they can to exceed expectations and delight others, at work and at home.
We Must Be Seen to Be Believed
The challenge for Defenders is ensuring that what they do is noticed. They have a tendency to underplay their accomplishments, and while their kindness is often respected, more cynical and selfish people are likely to take advantage of Defenders' dedication and humbleness by pushing work onto them and then taking the credit. Defenders need to know when to say no and stand up for themselves if they are to maintain their confidence and enthusiasm.
Naturally social, an odd quality for Introverts, Defenders utilize excellent memories not to retain data and trivia, but to remember people, and details about their lives. When it comes to gift-giving, Defenders have no equal, using their imagination and natural sensitivity to express their generosity in ways that touch the hearts of their recipients. While this is certainly true of their coworkers, whom people with the Defender personality type often consider their personal friends, it is in family that their expressions of affection fully bloom.
If I Can Protect You, I Will
Defender personalities are a wonderful group, rarely sitting idle while a worthy cause remains unfinished. Defenders' ability to connect with others on an intimate level is unrivaled among Introverts, and the joy they experience in using those connections to maintain a supportive, happy family is a gift for everyone involved. They may never be truly comfortable in the spotlight, and may feel guilty taking due credit for team efforts, but if they can ensure that their efforts are recognized, Defenders are likely to feel a level of satisfaction in what they do that many other personality types can only dream of.
Few personality types are as practical and dedicated as Defenders. Known for their reliability and altruism, Defenders are good at creating and maintaining a secure and stable environment for themselves and their loved ones. Defenders' dedication is invaluable in many areas, including their own personal growth.
Yet Defenders can be easily tripped up in areas where their kindness and practical approach are more of a liability than an asset. Whether it is finding (or keeping) a partner, learning to relax or improvise, reaching dazzling heights on the career ladder, or managing their workload, Defenders need to put in a conscious effort to develop their weaker traits and additional skills.
Defender (ISFJ) personality
What you have read so far is just an introduction into the complex concept that is the Defender personality type. You may have muttered to yourself, "wow, this is so accurate it's a little creepy" or "finally, someone understands me!" You may have even asked "how do they know more about me than the people I'm closest to?"
This is not a trick. You felt understood because you were. We've studied how Defenders think and what they need to reach their full potential. And no, we did not spy on you – many of the challenges you've faced and will face in the future have been overcome by other Defenders. You simply need to learn how they succeeded.
But in order to do that, you need to have a plan, a personal roadmap. The best car in the world will not take you to the right place if you do not know where you want to go. We have told you how Defenders tend to behave in certain circumstances and what their key strengths and weaknesses are. Now we need to go much deeper into your personality type and answer "why?", "how?" and "what if?"
This knowledge is only the beginning of a lifelong journey. Are you ready to learn why Defenders act in the way they do? What motivates and inspires you? What you are afraid of and what you secretly dream about? How you can unlock your true, exceptional potential?
Our premium profiles provide a roadmap towards a happier, more successful, and more versatile YOU! They are not for everyone though – you need to be willing and able to challenge yourself, to go beyond the obvious, to imagine and follow your own path instead of just going with the flow. If you want to take the reins into your own hands, we are here to help you.
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University of Minho
Universidade do Minho
|Public university
|Rui Vieira de Castro
Academic staff
|1,258 Professors
|18,600 (2019)[1]
41°33′39″N 8°23′48″W / 41.5608°N 8.3968°WCoordinates: 41°33′39″N 8°23′48″W / 41.5608°N 8.3968°W
The University of Minho (Universidade do Minho) is a public university in Portugal, divided into the following campuses:
- Largo do Paço (rectorate), in Braga
- Campus of Gualtar, in Braga
- Convento dos Congregados, in Braga
- Campus of Azurém, in Guimarães
The University of Minho, founded in 1973, is one of the then named "New Universities" that, at that time, deeply changed the landscape of higher education in Portugal.
Located in the region of Minho, known for its significant economic activity and by the youth of its population, the University of Minho is playing the role of development agent in the region.
With over 19,000 students (42% of which are postgraduate students) and with about 1300 professors and 600 employees, UM is one of the largest Portuguese universities.
As of 2013, the University of Minho appears on the ranking of Times Higher Education as one of the 100 best universities of the world under the age of 50, occupying the 76th position. In 2014, it placed 75th overall. The university is widely regarded for the number of citations of its published papers.
In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings of 2015, the university was ranked between 351 and 400 worldwide.[2]
- School of Architecture (EA)
- Institute of Arts and Human Sciences (ILCH)
- School of Psychology (EP)
- Institute of Education (IE)
- Institute of Social Sciences (ICS)
- School of Economics and Management (EEG)
- School of Engineering (EE)
- School of Law (ED)
- School of Sciences (EC)
- School of Medicine (EM)
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- ^ "Facts and Figures". University of Minho. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- ^ "University of Minho, World University Rankings 2014-15". The Times Higher Education. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
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Accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.
JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. JDRF's goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people's lives until we achieve a world without T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners and is the only organization with the scientific resources, policy influence, and a working plan to better treat, prevent, and eventually cure T1D. As the largest charitable supporter of T1D research, JDRF is currently sponsoring more than $568 million in scientific research in 17 countries.
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The Machickanee Cross Country Ski Trails were originally planned and developed by local skiers in the Oconto County Forest with the cooperation of the Oconto County Land, Forest, and Parks Committee.The current trail system has resulted from the efforts of many volunteers who have donated their time, money, and energy since 1978. In 1982, the Machickanee Cross Country Ski Club was formed to organize these efforts.
The trails lead through a series of forest types, including red pine plantations, coniferous swamps, oak ridges, and birch and aspen stands. They undulate through topography ranging from creek bottoms to ridge tops. Numerous hills and curves of various slopes and lengths make this course a challenge for the intermediate to advanced skiers.
The Machickanee Cross Country Ski Trails also include a beginner loop that can be enjoyed by skiers of all ability levels.
Spring Fling 03/10/19
Our annual Spring Fling is next Sunday, March 10. This is open to all. It is a fun time to meet with other skiers and get a wrap-up on the season. Location: Bavarian Inn in Lena. Social hour 5-6 pm. Order off the menu for dinner at 6:00 pm. Short meeting after dinner. If you would like to attend give us a call (920-846-2695) or send an email (firstname.lastname@example.com).
Click on the Calendar of Events tab for updates on other events.
Current Trail Conditions
Friday 03/03/19
The trails were groomed Saturday evening after a good day for skiing. The track got soft and sticky where the sun was shining on it Saturday afternoon. That likely won't be a problem on Sunday with the cooler temps. With the plentiful sunshine the skiing should be very comfortable and perhaps a little fast. Looks like the weather should hold for good skiing for the upcoming week.
If you do not want to use the Shortcut Hill at the beginning of the Brehmer Creek Trail, you can use the alternate entrance which is located less than 100 yards down the road to the right from the main parking lot. Checkmark Hill on the Coral Berry Trail is not being groomed any longer. The trail is now groomed to the left at the top of Checkmark Hill. It continues over to the parallel hill (not named) which is about 100 yards from Checkmark Hill. That section of the trail, including the hill, is now two-way until it gets back to Checkmark Hill. You will need to watch for skiers going the opposite direction on the hill and yield to them.
All trail maintenance, including removing deadfall trees and branches, mowing, brush cutting, bridge building and repairs, grooming, equipment purchases and repairs, and more are provided by the Club. We rely solely on volunteer effort, club memberships, and trail donations to keep the trails in such good condition. Now that we are seeing some really good skiing, perhaps you can consider joining the club or providing a donation to help us along. Download the "Brochure" from the "Donation" tab at the top of this page to mail in a membership or donation. Or you can remember us with a donation via the cashbox located at the trailhead when you ski.


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A simple equation that brings together the three most practiced sports and which results in a world of fun, excitement and competition.
Let's start from the basic concept, triathlon is a multidisciplinary sport, made up of swimming, cycling and running.
This sport allows you to vary activities every day, engage in disciplines that can be combined in harmony with our body and our psyche.
Training for triathlon provides a weekly commitment consistent with the type of competition we want to tackle. Very different is the preparation needed to deal with a sprint from that for the preparation of an Ironman.
In both cases, however, the weekly outputs range from 5 to 6, of course that in the case of the Ironman there will be even multiple workouts during several days, and the workloads will be different.
The preparation to face a triathlon is not an impossible mission, indeed, planning the days of the week based on your physical skills and commitments, it is stimulating to follow a training plan if well structured.
Follow a training plan
To be consistent in training as well as our willpower is essential to set a goal. Often this goal coincides with a race, to be planned many months before to be able to get to the best.
For those who want to start this wonderful adventure the advice is to start with a short distance race, a Sprint is ideal for testing and understanding the mechanisms and difficulties that can be encountered.
Thanks to Workout Guru you can follow specific workouts for each type of race or goal, just look for a workout that is closer to our needs or ask for help directly to a personal trainer.
For triathlon there is the "multidiscipline" feature that allows you to create more activities during the same day.
Your first triathlon race
The distances of the Sprint are 750 meters of swimming, 20 km of bike and 5 km of running, so with a few weeks of training the race can be prepared by a person who practices a moderate sporting activity.
It starts from the concept that those who want to take this path have a good aquaticity, that is, that knows how to swim, to practice running and cycling, or at least one of them.
We propose a training plan divided into 11 weeks with workload that increases as we approach the race.
There are some days of multiple training that allow us to understand the feelings that we will experience in the race when we pass from swimming to the bike and finally to the race.


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Here we are again.
1. It's been a busy week for the Jones'. I had a couple of work functions....so I stayed in Hattiesburg with Hannie. H and Oscar held the fort down. Although H says that Oscar didn't sleep in the big bed with him, I know otherwise. I know Oscar Mayer the Wienie Dog hair when I see it. Oscar slept in my place. Comforting to know that I am so easily replaced.
2. Last night H cooked dinner. I use the word cooked lightly here. He opened the freezer, pulled pizza out of the box, placed in oven, fell asleep on the couch while I was in the tub, and burnt dinner. Oscar didn't mind it too much. He ate my piece and didn't know any different. It's good to know that H needs me just as much as I need him.
3. H's golf cart was delivered on Saturday. I have 38 pictures to prove it. 37 of them include Lil' Buddy. I will have to upload them later. My memory card is in the camera, on the dining room table, and I'm on the couch. I'm not getting up. Believe me.....Oscar loves it. He laid on it from 10:30 to noon.
4. My mind is going blank. I'm hitting my wall. I need to sleep until about 9am tomorrow. But you know what. I'm not. I'm going to wake up at 5:30am so I can Bring Home the Bacon.
5. We let go of some of the proverbial bacon this week when we booked our CRUISE! Yep! We are cruising with some of our friends in May to Cozumel. Meg-O is one happy guurrl. This all happened really quickly. Very quickly. H and I chatted about our cruise last Thursday, asked our friends to join us over the weekend and pretty much said tell us now, and we all booked on Tuesday. DONE.
I suggested for us to go to New York. H said that would not be a vacay for him due to the fact I would drag him around the city and he would be forced to sit through multiple shows. He suggested a cruise and somehow talked me into it. I tend to cave into peer pressure (when tropical vacay's are involved). I said yes....but, I had 2 requests. Request #1: friends must go with us (I've always heard people who have cruised say that it's better to take friends), request #2: I wanted a room with a balcony so I can literally prop my feet up and watch the waves go by. H granted my wishes. And I am P-U-M-P-E-D! You don't even know. It can't be measured. I have already started downloading new songs on my ipod to listen to while I watch the waves go by.
I will leave you with this pic of Lil' Buddy that we took back in February when we visited MSU.
Big Man on Campus. Bless his little heart. He wants to be a bulldog.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Thoughts for Thursday.......
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Our husbands- my dog sleeps in his pen every night. I have suggested maybe we should start letting him sleep out of his pen at night if he wants since he has proven to be a good dog. No we can't do that. Then after going away for one night, Justin lets it slip that Ty ALWAYS gets to sleep in the bed when I'm not home! No wonder Ty likes Justin better!ReplyDelete
We are the same way!! H will give Oscar a "taste" of whatever we are eating. Can you imagine our hubby's with kids?? They will always be the good cop!ReplyDelete
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Martha Didn't Know She Was Headed to Unbury Her Brother
Do you think Zacharias, Elizabeth, Joseph and Mary had any sense they were POSITIONED for their purpose? I don't think so! Neither did the Widow of Nain plodding along in the funeral procession, feel POSITIONED by God to dance home with a resurrected son, but she was! Saul atop his horse, on a Christian-killing mission, answering only to the Sanhedrin had no warning he was about to be blind, wrapped around that horse's knees and entering training to be an apostle, but he was POSITIONED by the purpose of God! Murmuring Martha, grieving and waiting to give Jesus a piece of her mind over his tardiness, had no inkling she was about to un-bury the brother she had buried four days before, but she was POSITIONED … in destiny … in purpose … in history. (Sixth excerpt from Kathy's article "Positioned for Purpose".)
July is For Setting Our Eyes on The Goal
The month of JULY IS FOR SETTING OUR EYES ON THE GOAL that is centered in Christ; for getting a solid grip on His purpose for us. "It's not that I have already reached this goal or have already been perfected, but I pursue it, so that I may grab hold of it because Christ grabbed hold of me for just this purpose." (Phil 3:12, CEB)
Reaching Beyond Barriers
Marty Gabler speaking.
A short video: "Reaching Beyond Barriers"
Jesus Doesn't Pull Backward
The Lord Jesus doesn't pull people backward. With His Word and Holy Spirit, He propels them forward. People, memories and failures tend to pull us backward. Apostle Paul said (Phil.3:13), "I forget those things which are behind and I reach forward to those things which are ahead." It is very difficult to reach forward intending to grasp the prize when we have armfuls of past clutter preventing progress. That "reach forward" in v.13 means to reach beyond the places we have stopped in the past. We will no longer stop at the roadblocks and barriers we have yielded to in the past. Paul said, "I press toward the goal in Christ Jesus." We are praying you discover daily that you are forgetting what is behind so you can press toward the goal. (Marty's Daily Discovery as heard at the bottom of each hour on Texas Praise Internet Radio)
Shedding the Scales
May our Lord's mercy, Word and Spirit remove scales from our eyes. "Scales were representative of Saul's ignorance… and unbelief." (Gill) How do "scales" form? They come from past paradigms, from traditions of our environment, opinions, and personal preferences. Persons of significance whom we have given place in our lives, in our development may, in their views, expressions, and theology be instrumental in helping to form the ignorance and unbelief that prevents our seeing readily and clearly the truths of the Kingdom of God. It takes the Holy Spirit to enable us to realize that those blocking, hindering scales are actually there and are actually preventing our seeing even Scriptural truths. (Acts 9:18, NKJV) "Immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he received his sight at once; and he arose and was baptized." And, may I add, Paul then became a powerful instrument in advancing the Kingdom of God—as vehemently as he had opposed it.
Washed Not Conformed
When the foundationally soiled values of human reasoning foul the hearts and minds of church-goers (and former church-goers who have supposedly been taught the Word of God), and it becomes evident in lifestyle choices that do not glorify God Almighty, it is high time for people to avail themselves so that their hearts and minds may be washed with the Word of God all over again (Eph.5:26). It was not actually a legalistic preacher who said, "Be not conformed to this world" but Apostle Paul in the Bible who shared it for those who would overcome and be victorious.
"So here's what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don't become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You'll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you." (Rom.12:1-2, Msg)
Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine.
SEEC Magazine Volume 19 Issue 4
The Foundational Thing: I Believe God
From the stormy Acts 27 account Paul decided, in the midst of a dangerous situation, to not live by things said BY OTHERS. The foundational thing he said was in v.25 "I believe God". He believed the thing said in v.24 "you must be brought before Caesar"; and HE SAID that thing also. Other things he said that were contrary to what was apparent: v.22 "there shall be no loss"; v.24 "fear not"; v.24 "all will be saved". All the other 275 people and their authorities (unbelievers) were crying out contrary things but Paul did not live according to what they said; he lived according to what he had been instructed and what he had been instructed, HE SAID. Not only did Paul firmly stand on what HE SAID but, eventually, those in authority began to say what he said and all were saved.
(This is the fifth excerpt from Marty's article "By Others Or By Us?" which was published in SEEC Magazine [Marty and Kathy's ministry magazine]. More excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.) Marty will be speaking at the Kingdom Equipping Congress Mar.4-6, 2015.
Marty and Kathy's Annual Conference > NO FEE
March 4-6, 2015
Theme: "THY Kingdom Come"
More info: https://martygabler.com/ctk-conference/


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October 9, 2018
On Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at approximately 2:40 p.m., the Riley County Police Department Dispatch Center received a call concerning a body near a business district in West Manhattan.
When officers arrived on scene in the 1100 block of Westloop Place they found a deceased male.
Investigators do not suspect foul play at this time. There is no danger to the public. This is an ongoing investigation, additional information will be released as it is available.


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Vegan Crab Cakes have been a popular item on the internet for a while. I remember when we first transitioned to a plant-based lifestyle just over 2 years ago. I found Hot for Food blog and saw a recipe for vegan crab cakes made from canned artichokes. It was pan fried and pretty good, but I haven't made them since. I don't find it necessary to fry things anymore and I can't eat fried foods so I come up with way to get that crunch without all the heavy greasiness, that would send me into a digestive pit of pain, and likely knock me out cold, sorry I got carried away. Anyway, I wanted a vegan crab cake with a little more "chew", baked and oil-free, and I could sneak some more nutrition into the kids, and hubby for that matter, ha. So, I looked around Pinterest and found a few made with chickpeas!! You know how I love Chickpeas they are a staple, and ALL my kids love them, so that should speak for its self. Side note if you haven't tried The Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies, pick up a couple more cans of chickpeas and make them, you will not regret it!!
I tested a few of the recipes but they all fell a little short, so I decided to wing it, since I have a few different things on hand, I went with it. Oh my goodness they were SO good. The Best Vegan Crab Cake better then crab cakes with crab for that matter. This batch made 12. I was hoping to save a few to see how they held up in the fridge and freezer. They had ALL BEEN EATEN! My picky 16 year old ate 5, that's right 5!! We all wanted more. I made another batch the next day just to see if maybe it was a fluke... ALL GONE, AGAIN! Ethan grabbed 2 before I had the table set. He was not taking any chances, ha! Scarlet was climbing the counter asking "you make, you make, you make?" She wanted them before they were even baked. She sneaks into the kitchen and taste tests with me. I'm happy my family has embraced this lifestyle with me. Thanks guys your the best!
I know, I know get to the recipe Des, ok here's what you need:
Add the next ingredient
1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons Garlic powder
2 teaspoons Onion powder
2 teaspoons Old bay Seasonings
salt to taste (optional Old Bay does have salt)
Preheat oven to 400. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a food processor add Chickpeas, Artichoke Hearts, and the Hearts Of Palm, celery, rip the nori into small pieces and toss it in to, and the spices. Pulse ingredients until a shredded "crab" type consistency. Then add it all to a bowl along with everything except the breadcrumbs I'd add the breadcrumbs a little at a time. Mix and adjust the seasoning to your taste. You may need to add more bread crumbs if your mixture is too wet. Form into patties this made 12 patties. If they aren';t holding together you can pop them into the fridge for about 10 mins. I didn't need to, but it's an option if they need it. Then coat with breadcrumb coating mixture on all sides.
Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown. (If you have an Air Fryer totally make them in it. I wish I had tossed one or 2 in just to see how it turned out.)
I know it's a lot to ask, but for your safety, and don't ask how I know, you should let me cool for about 5 minutes.
You can make a crab cake sandwich, top them on a salad, or just eat the dang thang standing over the stove while your family has no idea you are gobbling up the goodness, but you should share that why they can see how awesome you are at this whole making veggies taste like a delicious plate of goodness, haha! You can totally make a Vegan Remoulade to go on top, I didn't have any cashews on hand so I didn't. This one is topped with Just Ranch from Hampton Creek. Jason and Makayla both agreed it was a good as "sauce" for these.
Here's my plate, after I devoured the one secretly, maybe while standing over the stove, burning my mouth off... I squeezed fresh lemon on mine and it was perfect! MAKE THESE, Follow us on social media. If you ever make anything take a picture and tag us on Instagram and Facebook! We love connecting with you! MUCH MUCH LOVE~ Des!
Pinterest Definitely let's follow each other on Pinterest. I NEED to see your PINS and get inspired!!
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Hey lovelies! Recently I was invited to become an Aussie Angel, and absolutely jumped at the chance. I love the brand and am very proud they see me worthy of an Aussie halo!
Anyway, a couple of days ago I received a very exciting parcel in the post - Aussie are looking for us Angels to get partying, to celebrate their Aussie-versary (any excuse for a party!) and sent a package filled with party poppers, flip-flops, Fizz Wizz, sunnies, sparklers, and of course, the obligatory Aussie products to keep our hair looking party perfect. I was very excited opening the parcel, which came at the perfect time considering I will be celebrating my 21st birthday next weekend (party poppers and sparklers will be put to good use!)
The most exciting thing is, however, that Aussie are offering Summer Party Packs to SEVEN non-Angels, giving those that win the chance to try a product of their choice from any of the Aussie-versary Limited Edition ranges (the packaging with the fireworks on!) To enter, simply leave me a comment telling me what you'll be celebrating (it can be big or small, like I said, any excuse for a party), with your email address, and I will pick the best seven entries to win the party pack!
And what's more, the seven that win will also be given the opportunity to take part in a challenge, with the chance for one person to win ten tickets for them and nine other friends to Aussie's fabulous summer party in October. Aussie say it will be the biggest, most exclusive party yet - not to be missed! To enter, you MUST be over 18 years of age and a UK Mainland resident. For more details, and full Ts+Cs, please click here
The competition will close on Friday 19th August at 7pm, so get your entries in quick! Good luck! :)


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BMX News » Ride UK BMX » Eric "Buddha" Horrell is 43 and Shreds BMX
Posted date: 2015-07-26 18:08:34
Exactly what it says on the title. Eric "Buddha" Horrell has definitely still 'got it' for an older guy and all on a 90's lookin' setup which looks to be in great nick still! Eric is a successful man, owns his own company, pays the bills, Really enjoyed this, plenty of dope lip tricks and sick lines that'll keep you entertained. Take a bow Eric, that was great viewing!
Filmed and edited by: Patrick Kelly
Music: "Tiny Little Voices" by We Were Promised Jetpacks


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Adding an Endorsement to a Delaware Teaching Certificate
The information in this article applies to students enrolled in specific WGU programs.
WGU Program
How to Add an Additional Endorsement
MA Mathematics Education (MAME)
MA Science Education (MASE)
MS Special Education (MSSP)
Delaware Educators may add new endorsements in certain areas, including mathematics, science, and special education areas, by passing the appropriate Praxis exam. You must first apply for the new certificate in your DEEDS account, and then register and take the appropriate Praxis exam.
English Language Learning (ENDELL, MAELL)
The ELL endorsement requires that additional coursework beyond a Praxis exam be completed. (see the English As a Second Language requirements listed on that page). Delaware-certified educators can apply for certification in additional areas via the DEEDS online application system. Prior to starting an additional course of study, it is recommended that you apply through DEEDS for an evaluation of what coursework and/or testing you will need to complete in order to be eligible for certification in an additional area.
Article Number: 19448, 1544


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These are some of the essential things you need to know as you are preparing to embark on your cruise.
- On the first day of the cruise, you should pack a carry-on bag with all your travel documents, some spare clothes to change, swimming suit, gym clothes and medications if you need them. This means that you will not have any problems should there be a delay in your checked bags arriving in your stateroom.
- If you have not been to the departure port before, you should check the website of the cruise line to get directions to the pier. Learn all the directions and instructions so that you can have an easy time while traveling. It is advisable that you keep the directions with your travel documents on your carry-on bag so that you can access them easily.
- You will need about one and half hours before checking in so that you can go through security. The amount of time you will have to wait differs depending on the number of staff members available and the time for boarding. If you delay by an hour during scheduled departure, you will be considered as forfeiting your trip and your reservation is cancelled. So you will be charged for cancellation penalties.
- You can come with your friends and relatives at the port to see you off. However, they may not be allowed to get on the ship at any port for security reasons. The cruise lines will tag your luggage so that your bags do not get lost in transit. The tags have your name and stateroom number. The tags vary from one ship to another and have the ship name on them so that they can be easily identified.
- On some cruise lines, you can get membership after cruising with them. You can sign up for membership during your first cruise or afterwards. There are perks to having memberships and you can get first priority during check-in.
- The first time you get onboard, you should check out the stateroom assigned to you. Go through the cruise line publications and get a list of the activities and dining options before or after embarkation.
- If there are children in your travel party, you should check the cruise line programs for children. The program staff members can also guide you to know the rules and procedures that will be used to take in children into the programs. You should choose a spot on the ship where your whole family can meet up should you be separated in the course of the cruise.
- If you wish to attend the spa or fitness class, you should make appointments on the first day to avoid losing a chance on the popular treatments. If you are hungry after unpacking, you can go to one of the open dining rooms and get something to eat.
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An Emergency Committee convened by WHO's Director-General under the International Health Regulations (IHR) to assess the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome – coronavirus (MERS-CoV) situation today unanimously decided that conditions for a public health emergency of international concern have not yet been met. Director-General Dr Margaret Chan agreed with the Committee's advice that the situation is of great concern, although it does not constitute a public health emergency of international concern at this time.
Read the WHO Statement on the Second Meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee concerning MERS-CoV


text: Hi guys I recently took the plunge and got a "1800mah" + battery charger battery from Ebay. I was prepared for the worst in case, ie getting a cheap Chinese re-branded 900mah battery. But was presently surprised. I got the battery here: HTC EVO 4G BATTERY 1800+Dock USB CHGR DROID INCREDIBLE - eBay (item 220674019393 end time Nov-23-10 15:11:41 PST) I gamble on the seller(chichitec), since he/she have a 99.7% positive rating with many active listings. So if I did get ripped off, i can threaten the seller with bad reviews to have him refund me the cost + shipping. I got the battery 2 week ago, and been doing some testing with the battery. Here is my stock battery usage: -My daily usage: 12-13 hour cell standby, with barely 3 hour active use (mostly playing psx4droid after work) will cause a auto shut off on my stock battery -I got the phone back in June 5, 2010 and have been a heavy user. I charge the phone every night, but atleast 2-3 time a week i would use the phone till it power off on it's own (mostly playing games). -Going off xda forum's battery testing, the stock evo battery usually have a capacity around 1435mah new, and capacity decrease about 1.5% per month due to usage. - So 1435 * 5 month usage ~= 1320 mah for my stock battery current capacity. Here is my extended battery usage comparison: -Past 2 week daily usage: 12-13 hour cell standby (for my phone usually 10hour stand by is same as 1 hour active use), with slightly beyond 4 hour active use (range from 4hour to 4h 15 minutes). -Going off above math the new battery have about 18% to 20% capacity above my current stock battery. -1320 * 1.18 (conservative estimate) = 1557mah. -So far for the last 2 week, the battery capacity has been pretty consistent. I didn't notice any noticeable decrease capacity in the 2 week usage. -The extend battery charges in the phone without any problem (no excess heat, won't refuse to charge, etc) About the external charge: -Charge the "extended" battery in 5 hour. -Also charge the stock Evo battery to full in 3 hour. So for $29.99 + $5 shipping (I offered $25 + shipping and was accepted by the seller). I got a battery that seem to have close to 1550mah (most likely 1500mah) battery capacity. While it is not as high as 1800mah that I had hope, for the price I think it is a pretty good deal. So I want to let other Evo owner know about my experience. If you want a quality backup battery, or want slightly more juice then your current stock battery (especially if you had the phone for a while now like me). You might want to check into this. PS. I know about the 3500mah battery, but I think the EVO is already thick enough, i can't imagine currying something thicker.


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Former England assistant John Mitchell is the new coach of the New Zealand All Blacks.
Mitchell, who has experience of the international game after a spell as assistant to Clive Woodward in England, has been handed the job until after the 2003 World Cup.
The former All Black replaces Wayne Smith, who told the New Zealand Rugby Football Union he no longer wished to continue in the role after fierce criticism of his side during the 2001 Tri-Nations Series.
One of Mitchell's first tasks - as a member of a four-man selection panel - will be to select a tour party for matches against Ireland in Dublin on November 17, Scotland at Murrayfield on November 24, and Argentina.
NZRFU chairman Murray McCaw said: 'John Mitchell has the right coaching qualities to steer the All Blacks to victory in the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
'As an All Black he epitomised many of the qualities that will be required of his players in the next two years if they are to win the Rugby World Cup," McCaw told www.nzrugby.com .


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The great outdoors, freedom and excitement all rolled into one ... hunting attracts those looking for adventure and challenges.
This age-old sport had long been a passion for the Engel family, and in 1985, this passion was combined with the extensive experience which the family had built up since 1927 at producing functional clothing.
The result was Deerhunter®, today a popular hunting and leisure brand.
Hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts have specific requirements for their clothing.
For hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, it is important that the clothing is wind and waterproof, breathable, and that the camouflage is adapted to the surroundings, the type of hunting, the vegetation and the terrain. Deerhunter® develops and designs apparel based on the latest technologies, and each garment's properties are tested in relation to the climate, durability and functionality.
Deerhunter® is the right brand for hunters, anglers and others looking for durable and functional hunting and leisurewear at reasonable prices.
Today, the brand is represented in more than 40 markets worldwide, and in 2009 Deerhunter® was granted a royal warrant as a Purveyor to the Royal Danish Court.
Passion for hunting. The great outdoors, freedom and excitement
The company started out manufacturing workwear, and has since grown into a large enterprise with revenue running into millions of Danish kroner.
Deerhunter is part of the family-owned textile company F. Engel, which was established in 1927, and which engages in the design, production and sale of workwear, menswear and hunting apparel all over Europe.
In 2017, this international business in Haderslev in southern Jutland, which is today run by the third and fourth generations of the Engel family, celebrated its 90th anniversary.
F. Engel is a healthy business enjoying strong growth and development, where there is a clear-cut division of work and a common goal that the company is also market-leading in 20 years. Investments are being made in long-term development, in the latest technology, in human resources and in the environment.
Strong values a key driving force
A pioneering spirit, kinship and good business acumen have been the hallmarks of the past 90 years. The Engel family is convinced that these strong values are the secret to the company's success.
F. Engel employs 500 people, of which 150 work in Denmark while the remainder are employed at two factories in Lithuania and at sales companies in Europe.
Every hunt is a story that unfolds around you. From the very first step your senses rise, you start to register every sound, smell and colour and no matter what path you choose through the woods, you are the main character, the hunter.
Somewhere out there, there's an animal, you feel close to it, you feel challenged. You fall into the rhythm of the game, and follow its instincts and as you enter the heart of the hunt, your own breath becomes all that you can hear.
There will be a fight! The story will peak and within this tale, you feel touched by something epic.
That's why we hunt.
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Ducey K-12 plan calls for $2 billion
Raw video: Gov. Doug Ducey education funding announcement
Gov. Doug Ducey's plan to ask voters to infuse more than $2 billion into K-12 education over the next decade was met Thursday with cautious optimism by education groups, state lawmakers and even some of his most strident critics, who say the plan offers a short-term solution to a persistent problem.
Under Ducey's plan, schools would get an extra $300 per student per year to boost per pupil funding by the state from the current $3,400, which is the lowest in the nation. Before it goes to voters, however, the Legislature needs to pass a resolution to put it on the November 2016 ballot.
Ducey's proposal requires no tax increase but instead hinges on public support for increasing funding from the state-land trust's permanent fund from 2.5 percent to 10 percent each year for the next five years. It would then drop to 5 percent and expire at the end of 2026.
The new Republican governor rolled out his proposal inside the library at Phoenix's Central High School, acknowledging that public schools need more money. He said his plan gives schools the resources they need without raising taxes — a key pledge of his 2014 campaign. Ducey, who has faced intense criticism over his education policies, said that before conversations about his ideas to overhaul the state's education system can take place, funding levels need to be increased.
ROBERTS: Ducey's right. State has stiffed Arizona's schools
OPINION: Ducey plan has some issues, but it's a start
RELATED: Arizona school spending again near bottom of states
Arizona continues to be among the lowest-ranked states for per pupil funding, and its expenditures have fallen while the rest of the nation's have risen, a new U.S. census report based on 2013 data said. The report, released this week, ranked Arizona last in the amount of funding provided by the state.
"Our public schools say they need more money to do their jobs," Ducey said, flanked by educators, business leaders and lawmakers. "Under this plan, they will get those resources. Second, it allows Arizonans to decide whether they want more resources in our public schools. I'm confident they will say 'yes,' and I'll be leading the effort ... to make the sale."
Ducey's plan builds on a previous ballot proposal that he, as state treasurer, successfully promoted in 2012. That plan increased the amount of money coming to schools from the land trust's permanent fund to a steady 2.5 percent a year, which has equaled $80 million annually.
Arizona was given 9.3 million acres of land at statehood to be held in trust, primarily for the benefit of public education. The state invests proceeds from land sales and leases to grow the fund, which currently stands at $5.1 billion.
Some questioned if the plan would erode the state's long-term ability to use the trust to fund public schools, noting that a 10 percent annual withdrawal reduces the fund's principal. But relying on projections from his budget office, Ducey said he expects the trust to increase to $5.39 billion by fiscal year 2021, even with the increased distributions. The 10 percent withdrawal rate drops to 5 percent after five years to protect the principal, he said.
Asked earlier in the day why he's not addressing funding for universities, which took a $99 million cut for the coming year, Ducey responded, "The first issue is K-12."
Tim Ogle, executive director of the Arizona School Boards Association, said the group is "relieved" that the governor acknowledges the need for more school funding.
EARLIER: Ducey to reveal ballot proposal for school funding
RELATED: Ducey signals interest in Arizona school-funding shift
"We have school districts that are starving," Ogle said. "The hard part, of course, will come in moving forward with ballot language that will garner broad-based support."
Other educators applauded the idea, although some agreed that "the devil's in the details," as Kent Scribner, Phoenix Union High School District superintendent, put it. New funding would allow money-strapped schools to boost academics, hire teachers, restore arts and music programs and upgrade outdated technology and classroom materials.
Moses Sanchez, president of the Tempe Union High School District governing board and a Ducey supporter, said the plan would bring about $4 million a year to the district.
"This is outside-the-box thinking," he said. "I think he laid out a great case on why we have all this money sitting on the sidelines, why not tap into that?"
Bill Gregory, executive director of Legacy Traditional Schools, a charter-school group, said he doesn't see a downside.
"In what I have heard and read, I don't see how this could be a bad thing," he said. "It's a way to get money into the classroom without raising taxes."
State Rep. Paul Boyer, R-Phoenix, who is chairman of the House Education Committee, said he is "ecstatic" about the proposal. He's been worried about the loss of extra state aid to small schools in the coming year's budget and said this could provide a fix, albeit down the road.
But as promising as Ducey's plan might be, schools have immediate funding needs, Democratic lawmakers said. Ducey's proposal, if enacted, would not take effect until 2017.
Andrew Morrill, president of the Arizona Education Association, said he is encouraged by the talk of pumping significant money into K-12, especially given the new census report.
"We need some clarity on how this is going to work," Morrill said. "It's hard to describe in Arizona that it's an 'Opportunity for all' when you're underfunding the Number 1 vehicle to create an opportunity for all," he said, referencing Ducey's campaign promise of no new taxes to fund education.
Tim Hogan of the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest cautioned that the proposal could pick up unneeded baggage, such as attempts to reform land-trust procedures or to change the planning process, once it starts moving through the Legislature. Ducey did not signal whether he intends to call a special legislative session or wait until next year's regular session to address the referendum.
"The cattle growers have been interested in changing the grazing-ease provisions," said Hogan, who has opposed previous land-trust measures. "Anytime you introduce additional items, you start to lose support."
Sen. Katie Hobbs, D-Phoenix, said Ducey's plan is promising, but she needs more details before she can get on board.
"There's still a lot we don't know," she said. "What happens after 10 years? This isn't a permanent solution. And, what if it doesn't get passed by the voters?"
Likewise, House Democratic Leader Eric Meyer, D-Paradise Valley, said the plan needs to be structured carefully to ensure the money goes to classrooms.
Ducey said the extra money would be dedicated to the state's school-funding formula. His spokesman emphasized Ducey intends this to be new money, meaning the Legislature should not cut other education dollars if trust-fund money flows in.
Republic reporter Cathryn Creno contributed to this article.