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New York City Masters in Social Work Online Programs
Masters in Social Work Online programs are typically designed for working professionals interested in pursuing a MSW degree without disrupting their lifestyle.
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Whether you are a current social worker seeking a terminal practice degree or are looking for a career change, earning a masters in social work online may help you fulfill part of the requirements to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). In fact, one of the things to keep in mind is that an online masters in social work (MSW) is not easier or of less value just because you take social work courses in a virtual classroom.
About Online MSW Programs
Online MSW programs are offered by traditional graduate schools so your transcript will not necessarily show how you earned your degree and there is no 'one' set of standards for what an online MSW looks like.
Degree requirements, course format and distance instruction methods vary by school. You might enter an online masters in social work program with either a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from an accredited program or with a degree in human services, counseling psychology or a related field. Specific prerequisites should be identified on a school by school basis.
Advanced Standing Students
For students who have earned their Bachelor of Social Work from a CSWE accredited program, some graduate schools for social work may offer students the opportunity to enter an MSW online program as an "advanced standing student". What this might mean is that the first year of classes (foundation classes) are waived and the time to degree completion, shorter.
How Does It Take to Earn an Online Masters in Social Work?
Most full-time online MSW programs can be completed in approximately two years, compared with two and a half to four years for part-time programs. Students interested in earning an MSW online might have options for how much time they commit to their degree. Some online schools may offer both full-time and part-time options, while others may only have one type or the other. This is a criterion you might use to distinguish one online Master of Social Work from another.
- Full-time MSW Online Programs might take approximately two years to complete for traditional standing students and about one full year for advanced standing students. Advanced standing students have usually entered an online MSW program having graduated with a BSW and thus completed some of the basic courses.
- Part-time MSW Online Programs might take two and a half years to four years for traditional standing students and about one and a half years for advanced standing students.
Potential Curriculum for Online MSW Programs
Students enrolled in online MSW programs take courses, electives, and participate in field internships. Course curriculum is often dependent on a student's emphasis of study (specialization). This might be either clinical (e.g. clinical social worker) or non-clinical (e.g. social advocacy). All online MSW programs include a field practicum requirement where students typically have to work at a social services of health service agency in their community.
When asked about their education level, 57% of clinical social workers responded they had a master's degree[i]
Format Options for Online MSW Programs
When reviewing online MSW programs, take note that distance learning might take on different formats and structures.
- MSW Online Programs (100% online): If a graduate school lists an online social work masters degree program as completely online, this usually describes a program that does not require students to travel to their campus.
- MSW Online Programs (campus requirements): Some schools offer students the opportunity to take most of their courses online except for a few campus visits which are clearly stipulated. These might be anything from a short conference, workshop, evening, week or weekend depending on the school.
How Are MSW Online Programs Structured?
Online MSW programs do vary in their structure and learning delivery. Here are a few potential features to consider in your search;
- Cohort Model: The cohort model is one where the same group of students take a course and proceed through their program together.
- Scheduling: The flexible course scheduling model is one where students choose their courses without the set structure of taking specific courses at set intervals.
- Synchronous Course Delivery: Some online Master of Social Work programs may offer synchronous instruction. This requires students to log in and attend their courses at specific times, and classes are given in real-time. There is a level of participation through technology such as webcams that may simulate an on-campus experience.
- Asynchronous Course Delivery: Some online MSW programs offer asynchronous delivery of courses. Students do not attend classes in real time, rather, are able to log into their course management system when they have the time, although they must still respect assignment deadlines. This type of program offers flexibility to students who are able to make their own schedules.
Why Consider an Online Social Work Masters Degree?
Choosing to pursue a masters degree in social work online might be beneficial for graduate students who:
- Are busy gaining real time work experience and don't want to let it go, but your job hours don't mesh with the campus schedule.
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and have had some human service component and practice.
- Live to far geographically from accredited online MSW programs
- Find the on-campus schedule is impossible to commit to
Potential Next Steps for MSW Graduates
Earning your MSW online may have several potential benefits;
Potential Career Paths: MSW graduates may be prepared for specialist and advanced practice career paths;
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Child and Family Social Workers
- Clinical Social Workers
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- Healthcare Social Workers
Continued Education: The Master of Social Work is considered the prerequisite for doctorate social work degrees such as the Doctor of Social Work (DSW) and PhD in Social Work.
Find CSWE Accredited Online MSW Programs
The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as the sole accrediting agency in the United States for all social work education including online programs. Choosing an accredited online MSW program helps to ensure the quality and educational standards are verified.
Find a list of Online Social Work Masters Programs
Enrolling in an online MSW program may be a great way to earn your graduate degree without leaving the comfort of your own community. Browse our sponsored program listings to find the online Masters of Social Work Program that aligns with your goals. Our on-page navigation makes it easy to request info from prospective online graduate schools, so take your next step now!
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(Atlanta, Ga. – Nov. 10, 2011) – On Tuesday, Nov. 15, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 will conduct a public meeting to obtain comments from stakeholders on the work completed thus far on the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Floyds Fork watershed. This meeting is a follow-up to the well-attended initial TMDL development meeting held in August.
The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. (EDT) in the Eastern High School auditorium. The school is located in the Middletown community of Louisville at 12400 Old Shelbyville Road.
At the Nov. 15 meeting, the Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) will provide a basic introduction to watersheds, TMDLs and a future opportunity for stakeholder engagement. DOW will also describe the methodology used to develop proposed water quality targets for nutrients in Floyds Fork. EPA Region 4 will then present its current model of land use and stormwater runoff within the watershed. The agency is seeking public feedback on the model itself as well as the data sources used.
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) is a term used to describe the amount of pollution a stream can receive and still meet water quality standards. Water quality standards are regulations based on federal or state law that set numeric or narrative limits on pollutants. TMDLs are required for water bodies that are determined to be impaired. Floyds Fork currently fails to meet state standards for recreation and aquatic life.
EPA Region 4 recently awarded a contract to Tetra Tech consulting firm for the development of a water quality model for the entire Floyds Fork Watershed to the confluence with the Salt River to address nutrient pollution. Technical assistance is being provided by the KDOW.
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Big Bad Wolves (US - BD RA)
Gabe huffs and he puffs and he blows the dust out of his Blu-ray player...
A series of brutal murders puts the lives of three men on a collision course: the father of the latest victim now out for revenge, a vigilante police detective operating outside the boundaries of law and the main suspect in the killings – a religious studies teacher arrested and released due to a police blunder. (From Magnet's official synopsis)
Previous to Big Bad Wolves, Israeli writing/directing team Navot Papushado & Aharon Keshales had only made one other film – a 2010 shocker called Kalevet, aka: Rabies (2010). It is often referred to as 'Israeli's first horror film' – a distinction I'm not sure I believe without further research. Kalevet made a splash outside of Israel during its festival run, but didn't see nearly the same level of recognition Big Bad Wolves would when Quentin Tarantino named it his favourite movie of 2013. Given his taste for subversive revenge dramas, Tarantino's enthusiasm is pretty predictable. Papushado & Keshales' are working from a relatively traditional revenge template, but are sure to infuse it with plenty of character and irony, not to mention loads of uncompromising violence.
Papushado & Keshales' screenplay is brimming with the kind of dry and funny cops and criminal interactions we would've called 'Tarantinoesque' 15 years ago, before such things became so common that we didn't need a cute name for it anymore. These are perfectly pleasant, but what defines the film more than dialogue itself are the cute little subversions that switch up the tone. The directors largely succeed in emulating The Coen Brothers' or Park Chan-wook's penchant for skipping between drama, comedy, and horror without warning. The tonal shifts are most successful when a laugh is wedged in place of a shock. They're less successful in the dramatic moments, but I'm pretty sure jet-black comedy was the intended effect. Still, I can't fault any viewers that find the constant stream irony a little exhausting (a cake-baking break set to Buddy Holly's 'Everyday,' for example). I imagine many of the more culturally-dependent references went over my head, but the mythology of the overbearing, guilt-thirsty Jewish mothers and the difficult relations between Israelis and their Arab neighbors aren't exactly secrets.
I might have preferred a bit more complexity in terms of character types, especially since so much of the film is built around a very limited ensemble, but their clear motivations definitely make it easier to split audience allegiances. The moral grey areas tend to be better served by the plot points and narrative surprises that begin to pop up towards the end of the second act (which might be a misnomer on my part, since the film doesn't really revolve around a three act structure). Still, the string of surprises ends too quickly and somewhat deflates the impact of a last minute gut punch. It's like they lost a reel of dramatic tension on the way to the editing bay and hoped everything would still line up. Otherwise, the editing practices and overall momentum are admirably deliberate and the directors have thorough control of their visual environments. They get a lot of mileage out of their characters' ritualistic behaviors and convey both comedy and distress through deceptively still compositions. They even find room for a brief, but exhilarating little foot-chase that proves their talents with fluid cinematic action. Perhaps their next film will feature more gunplay and acrobatics.
Big Bad Wolves was shot using Arri Alexa digital HD cameras and is presented here in 2.35:1, 1080p video. The directors and cinematographer Giora Bejach embrace the clarity of the format with clean backlit lines against soft focus backgrounds. Gradient blends are smooth, but don't overwhelm the finer textures to create a more natural and film-like look, instead of an uncanny, hyper-digital look. The softest blends, specifically those backdrops, do appear a bit blobby at times, but never at the risk of contrast or important elemental separation. Fine digital grain and other noise thickens during the darkest scenes without overwhelming the cleanliness of the deep blacks or glowing light sources. The colour palette leans a bit warm and yellow, especially during the well-lit sequences. The darker scenes tend to carry more of a green tint that rarely compromise the rich black levels. Highlight hues, like teals, reds, and pinks, are generally homogenized and sharply separated from the more neutral hues. The diffused lights and soft backgrounds dictate that some of the most vivid colours bloom a bit, but these are stylistically planned artefacts.
This Blu-ray comes fitted with the film's original Israeli soundtrack, presented in lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. This is mostly a dialogue-driven track, but it features a number of subtle immersive techniques that give the track a lot of natural depth. Among the more impressive additions are outdoor environments brimming with chattering insects and the basement set, which is made moody by wet reverb and an eerie, unmotivated hum. The only particularly punchy noises are a handful of gunshots and some blasts of thunder. Frank Ilfman's fantastic musical score is sort of reminiscent of the kind of things Danny Elfman was doing ten or so years ago ( Sleepy Hollow and Hulk spring to mind), but more baroque and frightening. The music is super rich and incredibly well-layered when given full rein of the channels and, when blended with dialogue and effects it has a nice depth via rear speaker enhancements.
- The Making of Big Bad Wolves (16:20, HD) – An EPK featurette that was clearly made to sell the film, including a lot of footage, excitable narration, cast and crew interviews, and raw, behind-the-scenes footage.
- AXS TV: A Look at Big Bad Wolves (3:00, HD) – Another elongated AXS TV trailer.
- Trailer and trailers for other Magnolia/Magnet releases.
I didn't love Big Bad Wolves as much as I was hoping to, but my minimal complaints apply mostly to the structure and timing of the final act, which just doesn't come together as effectively as I wanted. But the story is still there and the rest of the movie is a succulent mix of blacker than black comedy and tension. I have itty-bitty quibbles concerning Magnet's 1080p transfer (most of which are likely a symptom of the film's stylistic choices), was not impressed by the extras, and adored the DTS-HD MA soundtrack – especially where Frank Ilfman's score was concerned.
* Note: The above images are taken from the Blu-ray and resized for the page. Full-resolution captures are available by clicking individual images, but due to .jpg compression they are not necessarily representative of the quality of the transfer.
Review by Gabriel Powers
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I didn't see the humor in it, but I did think they succeeded in making a Hitchcock-like thriller. I enjoyed it- some good directing, actors, and a great music score
mlcm Member Join Date: November 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 947
I think I liked this a bit more than you, Gabe. But not much. I thought the jarring tonal shifts were the best parts, but that the ending was awful.
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Disc Details
Release Date: 22nd April 2014
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 2.40:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Hebrew and English (dub)
Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish
Extras: Making of Big Bad Wolves, AXS TV: A Look at Big Bad Wolves, Trailers
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado
Cast: Lior Ashkenazi, Tzahi Grad, Doval'e Glickman, Rotem Keinan
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama and Thriller
Length: 110 minutes
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012 - Mirek and Lukas - Raunchy Sex - KINK
In this Raunchy Sex scene we see Lukas Pribyl, blindfolded and chained as he stands waiting for his master. Mirek Ceslar arrives and starts to rip at Lukas' top and underwear, tearing it open. Lukas' cock is rock hard already and Mirek's gloved hand takes hold of it. He wanks and sucks on that throbbing dick for a while and exchanged kisses too. Then, smoking a cigarette Mirek takes out his own cock. He instructs Lukas to bend forward and suck on his cock. Lukas does as he is told, gagging on that big dick. He is made to suck on Mirek's cock before being bent over to expose his ass. Mirek rims that hole and then fingers it some. Next he slides a dildo into Lukas' hole and fingers it some more, getting it ready for cock. Mirek really stretches that hole, using three fingers to open it wide. Then he shoves his massive dick deep inside Lukas' ass. Lukas is moaning all the while as he ass gets fucked nice and deep. Still chained Lukas is then put onto his back, for more fucking. Mirek's dick goes nice and deep pounding that hole, with Lukas feeling every single thrust. Lukas takes hold of his cock and wanks himself to a massive cumshot as Mirek fucks his ass. Then Mirek pulls out and shoots his load all over Lukas beautiful face to end a wonderful scene.
... more about Mirek and Lukas - Raunchy Sex - KINK further in this newsletter
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Our Gonzo cameraman is out hunting again. He gets rebuffed a couple of times as he tries to interview some guys in the street. But things get better for him when he finds Marek Kral. At least Marek will talk to him. After some persuasion Marek agrees to show his stomach, for money. It is not a big step to persuade him to go further, for more money and the guys go off to find a quite place. As they walk, looking for somewhere to film the cameraman keeps up the conversation. Eventually they find a nice quite spot and Marek is persuaded to get naked. As he drops his jeans we see, that as he told us, he doesn't wear underwear. More than that he is already rock hard. Asked if the cameraman can fuck him, if he hands over all his money, Marek is a little reticent, as he has never done it before. So a slight change of tack the cameraman whips his cock out, and suggests that Marek sucks it. He obliges, by squatting down and taking that big cock in his mouth. He licks it and takes it in his mouth, taking his time to enjoy the taste of cock. His own dick stays rock hard and gets some wanking by the cameraman. It seems, though, that Marek likes the taste of cock and carries on with his sucking. After a time he stands again and is wanked some more before turning around to show his ass. The cameraman feels the ass and Marek waits for what he knows is going to happen. That big, fat cock slides into his virgin hole and begins to fuck him. Nice long, deep thrusts of that cock into Marek's ass does nothing to reduce his own stiff cock. It seems that he likes the feeling and takes it very well indeed. He gets fucked and wanked for quite a while until it is time for both guys to deliver their cum. Marek sits down and wanks himself, with the gonzo guy standing over him and wanking as well. Soon Marek moans as he shoots his cum all over himself. He pays close attention to the cock that has just been fucking him, as it squirts its big load of cum over him as well. The cameraman then thanks him, and Marek tells him that it was great and agrees to exchange phone numbers so he can get more work. What a lovely model Marek is and he did a great job taking it for the very first time.
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It's an absolutely stunning day in Prague. Just right, brilliant sunshine but not too hot.
This month marks the tenth anniversary of the Prague's horrendous Great Flood. I haven't mentioned the anniversary earlier. Today was the first time that Aida was well enough to walk over to the large photo exhibit in Kampa Park of the flood's damage. Actually, the high water mark was on the 14th. I'll never forget the flood and surely hope we never see its likes again.
I've posted my final Sneak Peek of our current Wank Party, compiled from Mr. Franky's footage. Head on over to the Blog and take a look. Part Two will be posted on the Site soon.
Raunchy Sex is the order of the day, with Mirek Ceslar and Lukas Pribyl. After a great scene like that it is difficult to follow it up, but we manage very well with a fabulous massage. That is with the very handsome David Koral. After that we have Petr Morava's erotic video and a session stills shoot with Danek Rovny.
Our castings today are Robert Rasko, Adam Sacher, Leo Spiner and Vlado Dluhos. That is four excellent guys today, with my pick going to Vlado Dluhos who will feature in a massage soon to go online.
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DARLINGTON passed a test of character to keep their winning run going in testing conditions at Kendal Town.
The game passed a mid-morning pitch inspection, but was played in dreadful conditions with a freezing temperatures, horizontal rain and a strong wind, yet Quakers battled back from going a goal down to win 5-1.
It was 1-1 at the break with Amar Purewal equalising and in the second half goals by Stephen Thompson, Jordan Robinson and two from Dale Hopson completed the rout – Quakers' tenth win in 11 games.
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Kendal hit the bar early on after a long punt up field that had been flicked on, goalkeeper Mark Bell was too slow off his line and Danny Mitchley beat him to the ball, but his chip rebounded off the bar and Alan White headed the loose ball away.
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His arm struck the ball following a corner and although Bell almost saved the kick, the ball span off his hands and crawled over the line.
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Goals: Beattie pen (16, 1-0); Purewal (30, 1-1), Thompson (71, 1-2), Robinson (81, 1-3), Hopson (86, 1-4), Hopson (90, 1-5)
Bookings: Tait (15, handball), Dowson (32, dissent), Robinson (61, foul); Hoctor (70, dissent), Coid (88)
Referee: Bernard Law
Attendance: 423
Kendal Town: MacDonald, Ross, Smith, Beattie, Bell, Brown, Mercer, Coid, Mitchley, McGeechan (Hoctor 57), Watson (Rushton 63). Subs (not used): Finney, Lloyd, Wilson
Darlington: Bell; Harrison (Davis 77), White, Hunter, Galbraith; Robinson, Tait (Hopson 65), Ramshaw; Thompson; Purewal, Dowson (Fisher 78). Subs (not used): Jameson (gk), Lovegreen


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Sep 1, 2012, 6:05 PM
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I have had this idea for awhile now and am curious as to if anywhere does this or others opinions on this. I am in a somewhat unique situation where i do tandems during the day at our small 182 club. The only people at the dz are me, my wife, pilot and tandem student/'s.
My idea would be to video a tandem ground training and have future tandem students watch that after they have watched waiver video. I am thinking of this as a time saver as i do everything for there jump. Pack, the jump, manifest, video and waiver.
My typical ground training consists of introduction of myself, bring them to plane to talk about hooking up, opening door and exit. then inside hanger to go over arch, the rest of skydive, and the landing. I spend a good amount of time doing this with everyone. I would like to video each section while editing in real life examples of each.
If i was to try this I would still have students repeat back to me everything they learned in vid, practice arch a few times and give a oppurtunity to ask any and all questions they may have.
Just thinking of this i see pros and cons.
Pro - time saver. they watch video while i pack
cons - lack of the personal connection that i find to be very beneficial. also not giving you as much time with a person to try and feel out if they may give you problems or are not quite understanding something.
let me know what you think. please
Sep 1, 2012, 11:17 PM
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Bad idea.
I'm certain you don't give exactly the same briefing to every student in exactly the same way each time. You probably vary how you deliver sections of the briefing and lengths of time for each based upon how you perceive the student is taking it in...
Are they glazing over for the exit bit? You'll repeat it to make sure they have it, or you'll change your tone to emphasise certain points you want them to get.
Sometimes people just need things explaining in a different way to get it...
All of the above aside - imagine you were a whuffo turning up for your first skydive. You've been excited about it for days and posting about it on facebook. You arrive at the DZ and are told 'read this waiver and sign it, then watch this video...' I'd feel a bit cheated out of my big day - wouldn't you?
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Sep 2, 2012, 3:45 AM
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Pitt Meadows has been using a tandem ground school video for the last decade.
After waivering and watching the instructional video, a TI walks them out to the mock-up to confirm that they paid attention to the video and practice the three most important body positions.
A video helps cover your @@$ legally because every student heard and watched the same block of instruction.
Sep 3, 2012, 4:21 PM
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They do this a Snohomish and it appears to work ok.
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Sep 4, 2012, 5:17 AM
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We do both, and it is a win win and works very well.
Everyone watches the video and then gets the waiver. The video is extensive and goes over all phases of the jump.
I get my students and I test what they recall from the video.
"Do you remember the banana, ballerina, shrimp from the video?" I ask them what that is, and why we have them do it. Then I explain to them an arch, how it is a neutral body position, and show them how I arch. Then I get them on the creeper and get them building the muscle memory.
We discuss the exit and hook up before hopping on the truck, and once more before getting on the plane.
I think it is excellent. It helps them take in more of my personal training because they have already been introduced to the concepts, and I get a chance to test them. Then my training clarifies and corrects.
Also in the rare times that I am told to drop the rig in the field and meet the student at the truck they at least have some idea of what is going on, and I am not starting from scratch when I explain things before boarding the plane.
Sep 13, 2012, 1:39 PM
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The only thing that I would add is that you should not give them the paper waiver until after the video waiver and instructional video are complete. Our TIs are often on the airplane, and generally no manifest person, so the other staff (IAD Instructors, Coaches) will often get the video going for the tandem students. Once in a while someone, against my instruction, will hand the students the waiver, and instruct them to watch the video first, then fill out the paper. 90% of them will be filling out the paper waiver while the video is running, they just can not resist. When I see this, I'll ask who did it, and point out that what's going on. I see this as a legal risk, they'll say later "I didn't actually watch the video, I was filling out my paperwork."
Sep 13, 2012, 11:12 PM
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We do it here at Paradive for years & it works well they first fill the paperwork & after all is set they see the video.
It helps the passengers to see & understand the tandem jump process from training to landing - the video have verbal briefing as well.
DOES NOT replace the ground training
we do before the jump after we harness the passengers.
At the ground training site before we start the phisical/verbal training we ask the passengers if the watched the video & understood the process.
Each passenger has his own points to be covered in the ground training & the only place the TI's can see that is at the ground training site & this is the right time to fix or to extra brief these passengers / points.
The ground briefing / training is done by a
& specific info. regarding a specific passenger will be told to the TI taking that specific passenger.
The ground training video
Does Not Replace the verbal & phisical training
- it is just a trainig aid.
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Sep 18, 2012, 7:15 AM
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Here we use the video for the last two or three years and it is a huge plus for us here I explain.
Since we do between 130 and 150 tandems/day during the week ends TI are very busy and for that reason sometimes they cut corners and forgot some little things, like asking the passengers if they had any medical issue that we should know like a dislocated shoulder, a bad knee, sinus problem ect.
Of course all these questions are in our waiver that they are ask to read and sign. But we all know they are anxious, nervous and want to jump right away, so not all of them read it carefully.
The reason why we didn't do that before is because we were afraid not to be able to keep there attention from the start to the end of the video.
When we decide to go forward with this project we decided
1. To built a mini stage outside, with a big screen and a roof all that good for 30 persons dedicated only for the tandem video and in a quiet place.
2. We ask one of our partner that is a very well known actor here to be the narrator in order to keep the attention of everybody all the time.
3. We put everything that Minister Of Transport is asking like a map of the plane with all the emergency exit, fire extinguisher and ELT as well as every details instructors might forgot.
Having all that in mind we work hard to put all that together and finally we went to a professional studio to end up with a 7 minutes video.
We also have an hostess that welcome our customers there and have them sign the waiver after word.
After that a TI do show and ask them to practice the body position on a bench, with a group of 25 that takes 3 to 4 minutes max.
When we decided to go that way I told my partners that because of the high tandems volume we have here if we go that direction we have to take our time to make sure we do it wright the first time, thats what we did ..and it work fine for us.
Sep 18, 2012, 8:09 AM
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3. We put everything that Minister Of Transport is asking like a map of the plane with all the emergency exit, fire extinguisher and ELT as well as every details instructors might forgot.
I know they require that sort of stuff posted in the aircraft, but passengers don't need to know about the ELT or extinguisher, do they?
Still, TC does care about exits and seatbelts. We skydivers may think it bloody obvious how to work a skydiving door and an aircraft seatbelt. But TC regs do require that passengers of aircraft in general know where the exits are and how to use them. It may also be necessary for passengers to know how the seatbelts work, given that they aren't automotive push button style. So the idea of putting such things in the video is good.
Do you still show a manufacturer's waiver video too? Or do you skip it because (a) we're in Canada so tough luck for Bill Booth (if that's the gear you use), and (b) because you don't feel it is worth doing a French voice-over for the majority of your customers.
Just curious. I'm always interested in hearing how well-organized DZ's like Voltige are run.
Sep 18, 2012, 8:51 AM
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ELT and fire extinguisher may not be mandatory for passengers but are for airplane flight attendant and since instructors, coaches and regular up jumpers are consider like that compare to first time tandem student that's why we had that. Yes it is mandatory in Canada to posted placard of all exits, fire extinguisher and ELT in our planes.
Also about the seat belts I forgot to mention that it was in the video. Also all TI show there passenger where they are attach and how to get rid of it in the case of an emergency to each and every passenger prior to take off.
We don't use UPT waiver video anymore because it was not up to date at all with airplane we don't have here and not in our language. But we hire an attorney that is also an experience skydivers to put together our waiver that all skydivers have to sign before boarding our planes. That include the fact that airplanes...do crash and all the names of rig manufacturers, airplanes and land owners ect.
By the way I forgot to say that our video is subtitles in english.
With that system our TI have little bit more time to spend with there passengers and also some time to grap a sandwich when they need it. Even then the turn around is very quick specially at this time of the year where airplanes perform very well in cold air.
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There has been a huge outpour of support directed toward Russian, feminist punk band Pussy Riot since three of their members, Yekaterina Samutsevich, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina, were sentenced to two years in prison after staging a political protest inside a Russian Orthodox church. Now, the band's remaining free members would like to thank you (and Madonna and Björk and Green Day) for everything you've done by releasing a video of them repelling a wall and burning the image of Russian president Vladimir Putin.
"Our country is dominated by evil men," they shout through their ski masks. "These men think it's illegal to call yourself a feminist and to sing punk music. These men think it's illegal to stand up for the rights of the gay and lesbian community. These men think that you can't criticize your government. These men think that if you sing and dance in an inappropriate way, you get two years in prison."


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The family of a nurse who apparently committed suicide after she was duped by a hoax call made to the hospital treating the Duchess of Cambridge "miss her every moment of every day," MP Keith Vaz said.
Flanked by Jacintha Saldanha's husband Benedict Barboza and her two teenage children, the politician said they had been left "devastated" by the loss of a "loving mother and a loving wife".
The nurse had been fooled by two Australian radio hosts into believing they were the Queen and Prince of Wales during the prank call made last Tuesday to the King Edward VII's Hospital in London. Ms Saldanha, 46, from Bristol was found dead on Friday in what appeared to be a suspected suicide.
The nurse's brother Naveen told the Daily Mail his sister was a devout Roman Catholic and would have been "devastated" by her unwitting role in the breach of medical confidentiality.
After meeting the family in Parliament, Mr Vaz, who earlier criticised the hospital for not providing Mr Barboza and his children enough support, spoke briefly outside the Commons on their behalf. He said: "They just want me to say that they are extremely grateful to the public here in the United Kingdom and throughout the world who have sent them messages of condolences and support following the death of Jacintha - a loving mother and a loving wife."
"This is a close family. They are devastated by what has happened. They miss her every moment of every day but they are really grateful to the support of the British public and to the public overseas for the messages of support and kindness."
The two Australian DJs behind the hoax call - Mel Greig and Michael Christian - gave an emotional account of their reaction to the nurse's death. Interviewed on Australian TV networks they said they had been left "gutted, shattered, heartbroken".
A tearful Greig, who was at times comforted by Christian, told Today Tonight on Australia's Channel Seven: "There's nothing that can make me feel worse than what I feel right now. And for what I feel for the family. We're so sorry that this has happened to them."
Ms Saldanha's family visited the King Edward VII's Hospital on Monday night, while a memorial service in her honour will be held later this week. "A senior member of staff is comforting the family and offering assistance and will continue to do so for as long as needed," John Lofthouse, the hospital's chief executive, said.
"Today we have also established the Jacintha Saldanha Memorial Fund. There has been an overwhelming outpouring of support for the family from around the world, and this fund will enable people to make a donation. The fund will go to helping Jacintha's husband and children at this terrible time."


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Earlier this month, when the New York Police Department announced that they would end its practice of treating condoms as 'evidence of prostitution' in some, but not all, cases, the Access to Condoms Coalition-- whose executive committee includes NSWP members Red Umbrella Project and Sex Workers Outreach Project – NYC-- stated that the new policy contained a loophole "big enough to drive a truck through."
Despite the celebratory tone of many news reports following the announcement of the new NYPD policy -- some of which led with the sweeping claim that the NYPD would stop seizing condoms as evidence of prostitution-- the policy only bans the use of condoms as evidence in three out of 14 sex work-related offences in New York City.
Police commissioner Bratton's announcement stated that the new NYPD policy barred confiscation of condoms as evidence for arrest for 'prostitution; prostitution in a school zone, and loitering for the purposes of prostitution'. However, in cases where trafficking or 'promoting prostitution' is suspected, police can still use the possession of condoms to justify an arrest and confiscate condoms. This is a policy that has the effect of harming, not helping, people in exploitative situations.
The Access to Condoms Coalition said in a statement:
"Continued use of condoms as evidence in these cases will have the unintended consequence of leaving victims of trafficking and young people without protection, creating a strong incentive for traffickers and exploiters to withhold or deny access to condoms to the people they control."
On May 29th,at a City Council briefing, New York City Council Members Jumaane D. Williams and Carlos Menchaca, with the support of the Access to Condoms Coalition, introduced a resolution that builds on the new NYPD policy while calling for a far more comprehensive state legislation. The resolution calls for passage of state legislation (A. 2736 / S. 1379) that would prohibit the confiscation and citation of possession or presence of condoms as evidence of all prostitution-related offenses across New York State.
Emma Caterine, community organiser at the Red Umbrella Project testified at the briefing. Caterine and volunteers from the Red Umbrella Project have been observing the workings of the newly established New York State Human Trafficking Intervention Courts. She related a story about a case she recently saw, in which the District Attorney's office tried to use condoms as evidence of 'promoting prostitution' against a woman who was a straw owner of a massage parlor.
"Condoms are being used as evidence of promoting, soliciting, or trafficking for arrests and later being dropped to charges prostitution and loitering: this wastes the resources of the court processing innocent people who they will inevitably dismiss the charges of anyways." Said Caterine.
"I recently saw a case involving a woman accused of trafficking that highlights this problem. The defendant, whom I'll refer to as Ms. Zheng, was continually pressed by the District Attorney's office to accept a plea that included a forfeiture of $8000 even after the evidence against Zheng was insufficient to prosecute her for trafficking and her charge was dropped to operating a massage parlor without a license and moved to the HTIC. Why did it get moved there? Because Zheng is what is referred to as a straw owner, a person who may even be trafficked themselves who is written as the owner of property to protect the person actually committing the trafficking. In Zheng's case, condoms were used as evidence to make the case that she was a trafficker. Not receipts in her name, not proof that she made money from the massage parlor that she supposedly owned, but condoms. And even after it was moved to the HTIC the DA's office continued to push for their original plea. Luckily the judge immediately saw through this paltry rubbish the DA's office had the audacity to call evidence and gave the woman an adjournment for contemplation of dismissal the next week."
Prior to the resolution being voted on, the coalition will have another hearing, potentially within the next two weeks before state session ends.
Both Williams and Menchacaaffirmed their commitment to the passage of the resolution in separate statements, with Menchaca making a particularly enlightening comment:
"All sex workers are vulnerable where prostitution is illegal," he said in a statement that may be read as showing support for some form of decriminalization, "and should not have to face a heightened risk of infection and unplanned pregnancies because they are targeted for trying to reduce risk."


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No, we are just going to proceed with the year's schedule as planned.
With the loss of our HP Director and lack of a volunteer/s to replace him, the schedule will suffer as there is no one to reschedule and submit paperwork to NRA, coordinate personnel, ect.
As a matter of fact, the apathetic response from the shooting community to the need for someone to step up and either form a team solution, or just plain take the reins, is crippling us.
Without a HP Director/s this year's schedule will be completed and next year's will consist of practices only and one day a Month; prices for the practices will go up as well.
Without a HP Director/s being found, you may very well see the demise of a fantastic shooting venue, the ONLY full size XTC Range available to shoot on in California, besides Coalinga or Ben Avery in AZ! That's a pretty rare bird you all are willing to let go!
That's how pathetic things are in California, we're down to the last two Ranges in this State where a person can fire a Match 200-600 yards! And this is the best facility in the State!
So, there's the answer to your question Kauf. Sorry for the long winded explanation, but that's the situation.
John Hermsen, President
Thanks John. If I wasn't in college I might have thought about taking that position, but school takes up too much time. I'll keep my eyes peeled for someone who may be interested though. Thanks again.
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What a sad note for SMGC. There has to be some one. I live in the San Fernando Valley and have 3 F class matches a month on my calender. There's dozens of us that NEED a range at Pendelton. Sorry posting for all of us, members or not. Be positive. It works!
Keep the faith!
I have to tell you my friend that I'm not getting the lack of response to the needs of SMGC. We are having a surge in highpower competition interest in the Los Angeles area and both BRRC and Ojai are reporting good attendance at our matches. These are full-distance XC and MR venues albiet with far fewer firing points than Range 103 or 116.
What feeds this surge are the numerous matches firing NRA reduced courses, CMP Course A and B and Appleseed AQT's in the L.A. area all of which help build more and more interest in the sport. I have faith that these people will venture to the larger tournaments at Coalinga, Ben Avery, et al and yes even to Pendleton and Twentynine Palms if we hold our collective resolve.
But now to my constructive suggestion. SMGC sits in a perculiar geographic location sandwiched between southern Orange County and north San Diego County. Many of the ranges in these areas have long since been the victims of urban sprawl. I'm not familiar with the demand for highpower in these areas days but I expect it's at a low ebb. However, what I do know is that interest in shooting is also at an all time high in these areas with shotgun and IPSC/3-Gun gaining to the point that I hear complaints from those that live in the area about lengthening wait times for firing points at what ranges are available. When I describe highpower to these people their eyes light up with excitement at venturing into the aura of precision shooting only to be dimmed by the reveal that they must traverse the bitter gauntlet of LA County to reach BRRC and Ojai.
It's very clear to me that there's a need in your part of the world not just for the matches that satisfy those who possess the Expert, Master and High Master cards but also for matches that feed the hunger of the MU's, Marksmen and Sharpshooters. And that means NRA-Reduced and CMP Course "B" matches. I believe that healthy support for the full-distance venue in an area requires a 3-to-1 ratio of reduced matches also active in the area even if that means CMP Sporter .22LR indoor shooting. I submit that what SMGC needs is not just a highpower program but a highpower development program led by a director who sees SMGC as the nexus of -- but not the sole venue of -- all of this type of shooting in the south OC and north SD areas. What the club needs is a type of person who makes it their business to build the sport using the unique resources of SMGC as a fulcrum. Someone who will take enough time away from being a shooter to becoming a maker of shooters. It may take some time to find that person. But sooner or later they will manifest. Keep the faith my friend.
Note: I've put up a new website for the 29Palms regional at www.29PalmsRegional.com. If you could spread the word to the faithful I'd appreciate it. It's time that match got bigger again.
And John if I wasn't already so deeply overcommitted up here at BRRC I'd be down there helping. Let me know the next time you do an RSO certification class. I can at least do that and be part of the standby cadre. I have the course material sitting on one of my servers.
Thank you for the kind words.
It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you all our new High Power Director, Harry Harrison MGySgt (Ret.).
Harry is a long time competitive shooter that practices many disciplines within the sport. He is extremely knowledgeable, talented and motivated besides being a great Coach and Trainer. Those of you that attended the last Clinic will recognize him as he was our lead instructor.
I can tell you that Harry has big plans for SMGC's HP Program and we can all look forward to a new and energetic schedule with him at the helm.
Good luck Harry! We all look forward to shooting with you and participating in your program,
John Hermsen, President
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Author Notes: This recipe was inspired by the summer bounty that spilled out of my CSA box. Fresh lavender perfumed the air as I unpacked each item with glee: heirloom tomatoes, okra, honeydew, beets, figs, flying saucer squash, and lemon cucumbers, among other loot. I rinsed off and bit into a plump, ripe, fig as the culinary inspiration started working its way through my thoughts. Before I knew it, sauce pans were out, kitchen cabinets hung ajar, and a CSA salad was born. —Lick My Spoon
Serves: 4-6
flying saucer squash
figs, halved
lemon cucumber
cup panko bread crumbs
egg, beaten
Chevre, or cheese of your choice
teaspoons rice wine vinegar
cup balsamic vinegar
tablespoons sugar
teaspoon lavender
olive oil for frying
salt and pepper to taste
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- ROASTED BEETS - Preheat oven to 450 F. Rinse beets, remove leaves, and wrap in foil. Place on a baking sheet and roast for an hour until the beets are tender through. Let cool until you can handle them. (Tip: wear gloves or place a plastic baggie over your hand to protect your fingers from getting stained.) Using a paring knife, peel the skin off the beets. It should come off easily. Slice into ¼ inch rounds. Set aside.
- FIGS & BALSAMIC REDUCTION - Heat a small saucepan to medium-high heat. Sear the fig halves, flat side down for a few minutes, just until the surface caramelizes a bit. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, lower the heat and add the balsamic vinegar and sugar. Let simmer until the sauce becomes thick and syrupy. Set aside.
- CUCUMBER RELISH - Cut the cucumber into a fine dice. You can leave the skin on if you're using lemon cucumbers since their skin is softer than regular green cucumbers. Mix with rice vinegar, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and set aside.
- FRIED SUMMER SQUASH - In a deep frying pan, heat 2 inches of oil to right below smoking point. I like the taste of olive oil (don't use the expensive stuff), but you can use vegetable oil if you prefer. Prepare your assembly line: squash sliced into ¼ inch rounds, egg wash, dish filled with bread crumbs seasoned with lavender and a pinch of salt and pepper. I prefer panko because of its extra crunch, but you can use regular dried breadcrumbs as well. Dip each slice of squash into egg wash, then coat with breadcrumbs. To test the oil, drop a little piece of eggy breadcrumb into the pan. If it just sinks, the oil is not hot enough. If it burns quickly, the oil is too hot. If it starts to bubble right away and floats, it is just the right temperature and you're now ready to start frying up your squash. Let the fried squash drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with a little salt while they're still hot. Set aside.
- CHEESE - You can use any cheese you'd like, however, fresh goat cheese and beets are a traditional pairing. If you're like me though, and have an aversion to goat cheese (I know, one of my great downfalls as a foodie, I disappoint myself in this respect time after time), try a gooey burrata, or Cowgirl Creamery's buttery Mt. Tam, or a ricotta salata for something sharper and firmer.
- Now you're ready to assemble and plate. Layer beets, cheese, squash, repeat, and top with the cucumber relish. Garnish with the figs and balsamic reduction. Enjoy!
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Fig Recipe
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