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Saddled with student loan debt, Dr. Laura Herrera joined the Army Reserve to help pay off medical school bills and perhaps get a chance to see the world.
The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks hit shortly after she enlisted, and her military career took an unanticipated turn. Long deployments away from her kids in places like Wisconsin, Texas and Iraq replaced visions of trips to more exotic locales.
Still, Herrera said, she began to feel a kinship with the other soldiers and a strong desire to serve her country and do more with her military career. As a doctor, she became concerned about the health issues women face while deployed. She later used her military knowledge to help draft policy adopted by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on women's health care.
Herrera, now the chief medical officer at the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, described her experiences as an Army reservist to nearly 1,000 people at a women's health conference Saturday sponsored by Johns Hopkins Medicine.
The 18th Annual "A Woman's Journey" health symposium at the Baltimore Hilton highlighted lung disease and the health of women in the military.
Herrera was first deployed in 2004 to Fort McCoy in Wisconsin. Her son was 31/2 and her daughter 2. She was deployed again a year later to the William Beaumont Army Medical Center near El Paso, Texas.
Women in the military often suffer from back and joint problems from carrying heavy equipment and wearing ill-fitting uniforms that sometimes cut into a woman's breast area, Herrera said. Extreme weather conditions can lead to skin disorders. And hearing problems can arise from gunshots, bombings and loud military equipment.
"I was never able to get used to the hum of the generator," Herrera said. "It was noisy all the time."
Mental stress is also an issue as women worry about their safety at war and their families back home. The mental stress is something that can linger even after a soldier returns home. Herrera and her husband eventually divorced because of the stress of her military career.
"I really struggled coming back home and figuring out where my place was," Herrera said about returning from her deployments.
After her second tour, Herrera was ready to call it quits. She applied to be released from the Army in 2008, but before the paperwork was completed she received a letter saying she was being deployed to Iraq.
In preparation for her trip, she learned how to throw a grenade and shoot a gun. As she began her deployment to Iraq, stopping first in Fort Benning in Georgia and then Kuwait, the whole ordeal seemed unreal.
Herrera was assigned to treat enemy detainees who had been hurt. She had to wear heavy protective gear when treating the patients and constantly worried about her safety. Life outside the hospital was stressful as well. She slept in a room crammed with 30 other women, although her rank as a major allowed her a bottom bunk. Walks to the bathroom were long, and showering was a luxury.
Back in Baltimore, Herrera's husband at the time worked to get his wife back home. He petitioned the Maryland congressional delegation to rescind the deployment. He eventually won and Herrera was able to return home after about a month in Iraq. Herrera eventually left the Army.
Now, she said, more needs to be done to improve the health of women in the military.
Organizers of the Hopkins symposium hope Herrera's story will help shed light on the issue and that women will learn more about empowering themselves.
"We hope through education we will help women improve their lives," said Leslie Waldman, Hopkins director of consumer and physician research. "We want to give them the latest information about advances in medicine."


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By Fredrick Kunkle
Washington Post Staff Writer
Sunday, January 2, 2005; Page C01
On Faith appears the first Sunday of each month.
CUMBERLAND, Md. -- When word got out in October that public officials had removed a 47-year-old stone engraving of the Ten Commandments from the courthouse, people in this small mill town took action.
Thelma Galford, 72, owner of a beauty salon in town, spread the news to customers.
Edward W. Taylor Jr., 41, a conservative Roman Catholic who heads a local organization that created an antiabortion memorial, called for a protest on the courthouse steps.
The Rev. Ronald E. Yost, 41, heard about the demonstration on the local radio station and went.
Likewise, retired businesswoman Anna M. Sheetz, who at 68 years old had never before attended any kind of protest, found herself milling around with about 50 other demonstrators. Sheetz acknowledged that she quit going to church years ago -- and yet the removal of the Ten Commandments prompted her to act.
"I got a little red-hot," Sheetz said. "People around here are just good Christians, and they're not going to have the Ten Commandments taken away from them."
Emotions continue to run high in this town of more than 21,500 after public officials ordered the display moved based on a complaint that it violated the separation of church and state -- and then returned it two days later. Similar controversies have occurred throughout the country, prompting the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the matter.
So what is it about these slabs of stone that stir people's hearts?
For some, such displays are important daily reminders of the essential rules that they believe a healthy society should observe.
"These are the orders from God himself," said Taylor, president of the Cumberland Historic Cemetery Organization. "If they're taken away, it's a form, I would say, of saying 'No' to God. It's a way of saying we won't honor these Ten Commandments."
And that has potentially dire consequences, Taylor said. Like Old Testament prophets, he believes that God, as an agent of human history, punishes societies through calamities if they spurn Him.
Others view the Ten Commandments display from a historical perspective, rather than a solely religious one. They argue that the story of Moses and the Ten Commandments represents a critical moment in the evolution of law givers and that the American justice system rests on their principles.
"All the laws in the courthouse are based on the Ten Commandments," Sheetz said.

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The USA v Russia match is set to kick off. It's wet, windy and cold, but the competition and the atmosphere are heating up.
Fans are dressed as Russian woodsmen, astronauts, and Uncle Sam; people in Russian folk dress, stars and stripes bunny ears and Mohawks. This is one of the best atmospheres this reporter has seen for a USA match.


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Kicking Breast Cancer, and Making It Look Easy!The Breast Cancer Site
A beautiful dedication to brave breast cancer fighter, Cindy Dalen who tackled breast cancer and got the better of it, while making it look like a breeze! Her sister and family were her number one supporters and they all were there for her to fight against triple negative breast cancer. They all showed breast cancer who was boss!
Watch and be inspired!
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The Breast Cancer Site is a place where supporters and survivors come together to help fight breast cancer. In addition to sharing personal stories of hope, shopping for the cause, and signing petitions, visitors can take just a moment each day to click on a pink button to provide free mammograms for women in need. Visit The Breast Cancer Site and click today - it's free!


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Community Post: Bryan Aiello.
Its Community week and we have a bit of a treat this week. For the first time a guest blogger is sharing a short story and I think you will really enjoy this. Bryan Aiello and I first met when he reached out to me to be interviewed for his podcast. I've returned a few times now and I've enjoyed ever conversation. Bryan is a speculative fiction author himself who has written many short stories, which he shares on his blog among other places, and he has published an Urban Fantasy called "Compounded Interest" which I am going to be reading very soon. If you want to learn more about Bryan you can find him on his website, and on Amazon. You can also find Bryan's podcasts: Origin and Mirage, on YouTube as well as itunes and other podcast platforms. You can also find Bryan on Twitter and Facebook. I hope you enjoy this short story as much as I did.
Pulled To Far, by Bryan Aiello
Italian Navy Captain Hubert Scappato died 2000 years ago, yet he hasn't aged a day. The absolute beauty of the moment of his death was, is, and will be astounding. For him, perhaps the moment only lasts a fraction, a sliver of time. No longer than possible to actually record the moment of pain, disappointment, and animalistic scramble to live in his own doomed brain as he is caught in the gravity well of the black hole called Sagittarius A-star.
For the shuttle crew that observed the event, it was over fast. They could not have done anything to save him. They could only hope to him it was bam and over. Yet he was also, in that single moment arching over the event horizon, privy to the entire spectrum of light in the universe as it ripped through his retinas, privy to all time and no time, existing and not existing.
Perhaps in Hubert's case, death was for the best. The horror of being crushed into the smallest possible configuration of atoms is hard to imagine.
Most likely this was, is, and will be unpleasant for the cosmic explorer from Italy whose link to his shuttle and her crew snapped through some quirk of structural weakness.
Why was he out in space so near a black hole?
As the Italians would say, La povertа è la madre di tutte le arti - Necessity is the mother of invention.
Yet as confusing as all this might be, and even though he is dead, and dying, and yet to be born, a ship will pull him out of the time dilation in which he has been frozen for all these millennia.
The ship is small but bulky. It is primarily an antigravity generator with crew quarters and a four-person command deck. It was built in orbit of the Jupiter moon, Europa.
The ship is proof gravity is not a force, but the result of the geometry of spacetime, yet no one wanted it to explode anywhere near Earth, scientific breakthrough or not.
Time is the concept of the sun rising and falling, when paychecks will be deposited into bank accounts, when babies are due and turn old, and when dinner is on the table.
Yet time is codependent on the result of gravity. Time can be dilated based on an accelerated reference frame.
Poor Italian Navy Captain Hubert Scappato died 2000 years ago and was the perfect first mission to experiment on.
"The effect is like watching a 3D movie without glasses.' The man speaking has a shiny bald head rimmed with greying red hair and thick lenses in his gold-rimmed glasses, the crew calls him Mr. Clean. He wears the standard pressure suit, just badly, as if his soft body is being bent out of proportion. He pauses to rub at his scalp, "just multiply the number of images by a quantity so vast it not even worth mentioning."
"Meaning Hubert Scappato is only dead based on a certain perspective?" The engineer is talkative as he works the remote-controlled mech arm, the grabber pinches the Italian astronaut's life support pack and begins to swing him towards the ship.
"Mr. Clean! I don't mean to interrupt your little science lesson, but is your doohickey even working?" the ship's commander has her hands on the stick. The Black Hole pulls and she fights against it. It might just be psychological, but through the ship's front windows, she thinks that she can see an echo forming with many layers of the ship. Tiny strips of reality. Countless. She attempts to ignore the phenomenon and keep the stick steady as they rescue the Italian.
"Got him," the engineer calls out and a loud pop indicates the airlock has sealed and the newly acquired cargo is safely captured.
"You are not going to believe this, commander, but Scappato is actually moving around in there."
The commander needs no other incentive and flips the ship around, good, let's go home.
The spectrum of colors surrounding the ship fades away as she pilots the ship out of the event horizon and into normal space time. Trillions of pinpoints of starlight are suddenly visible stunning yet pale in comparison to the spectrum of color the ship was just immersed in.
The engineer drags Scappato into the vessel and is helping him off with his EVA suit. As he removes the man's helmet, the familiar face, hooked nose, black beard scruff and pouty lips famous from all the pictures taken 2000 years ago now sits in the crew section of the antigravity ship. He looks no older, the only difference would be his eyes, once chocolate brown they are bleached pure white.
"Can you see, Captain?" the engineer asks touching gingerly at the red inflamed flesh on his forehead and cheeks.
"Umm." he says as if doubting the obvious, craning his neck searching for something to lay his gaze on. His breathing becomes haggard as the pieces of his EVA suit are peeled away.
"Shit he is going into shock." the engineer screams as Scappato begins to thrash on the corrugated metal floor.
"Mr. Clean! Get the crash-case!" the commander screams from the flight deck.
The chief science officer doesn't move. He just stares out the window mumbling to himself.
"Mr. Clean!"
"It didn't work."
"What are you on about man. He is going to die!" The engineer screams beginning CPR on the blind Italian.
"We are all going to die."
The commander flips her chair around to face the crew quarters, "No, we will be fine."
"No commander, we won't."
"The solar system is all wrong."
'What do you mean."
"It's too young. We might just be the only humans alive."


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In the new Alpine Spa guests aged 16 and over enjoy every luxury you can imagine, in the family spa area adults relax and have great fun with their children.
Take the opportunity on your spa holiday to get to know our extensive range of beauty treatments and be pampered with treatments using active ingredients from pure alpine nature. The staff at our spa reception will be happy to advise you and select the right treatment for you.
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Chai Tea in Salem
Location: Salem, MA
Featured Item: Forever 21 Wedges
LOFT Sweater (only $17), LOFT Jeans (seen here and here), H&M Hat (seen here and here)
I love the South Shore of Massachusetts, but a few weekends ago I cheated on my home with the North Shore and Salem, MA. I visited Salem for the first time this past fall, as shown here, but there's always something extra special seeing a place through the eyes of a local. Cat (Catherine Threlkeld Photography) and I met up to chat about photography and capture some moments. We walked straight to Gulu Gulu, where naturally I picked up a Chai Tea (I have an addiction). I personally wanted to check out this hot little spot because Cam is playing a show there on May 6th - check out all his shows here. This place was popping, the food looked great, and I can't wait to go back! More than anything, I adored the quaint, whimsical feel that Salem boasts. It was a tad chilly, but that didn't stop me from showing off my newly pedicured toes in my newly acquired wedges. These Forever 21 wedges give my fellow 5'2'' ladies lots of extra height and they're super comfy - a win-win in my book.


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Who Should You Kiss at Midnight on New Year's Eve?
There's a big New Year's Eve party at Duane's house. You got to smooch someone at midnight, but who will it be? Jacob
Why You Should: The dude is yolked. He can probably lift you if you give him the chance. He probably will ask you several times if he can lift you over his head, so if you're into spectacular feats of strength, Jacob is your man.
Why You Shouldn't: Jacob's favorite band is and will always be The Dave Matthews Band. It's silly and stuff, but do you really want to tell your kids that you kissed someone who loves the DMB?
Why You Should: Chad is so chill. Like super chill. On the Chill-O-Meter, he's safely a 38.33333. For reference, the Chill-O-Meter goes up to 42.
Why You Shouldn't: Chad is the type of guy you can make out with and then smoke a bowl of dank kush right after. Sounds nice, eh? Well, that Fantasy New Years comes at a price. By engaging him in a kiss and smoke session, you are obligated to be his bride.
Why You Should: Ah, Brenden. What a dream boat! He's got pillow soft lips. Need I say more?
Why You Shouldn't: While he may be kissing you at midnight, you know he's only doing it to get Celeste jealous.
Why You Should: Shannon's a funny guy who is sure to make New year's Eve party one to remember. He'll make cry with laughter with one of his classic one liners. And who doesn't want to kiss the comedian of the group?
Why You Shouldn't: Shannon is actually a figment of your imagination. He's been dead for two years! You see, after his tragic death, you couldn't reconcile with the loss, so your memory manifested him into your reality.
Why You Should: That lip ring tho. But really, all your friends have kissed him at some point, so why shouldn't you. By kissing Adam at midnight, it will create an even greater bond between you and your friends!
Why You Shouldn't: Adam is actually is 27-year-old adult who has been married for three years. Normally, that wouldn't stop you, but his wife and kid will be at the party. Yikes!
Why You Should: He's a three-time Intercontinental Champion and a nine-time Hardcore Champion. And let's not forget he and Booker T's reign as World Tag Team Champions.
Why You Shouldn't: He likely won't be at the party at Duane's house.


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I'll be at the awesome Reading for the Love of It conference in Toronto, talking to educators about "How to teach kids about fake news–and how to avoid it."
If you're interested in media literacy, this is a not-to-be-missed presentation (in my humble opinion) because … well, check out what you'll get:
- How to spark critical thinking in kids
- How to know if an article is real or not
- How to investigate an article
- The entire "fake news" spectrum
- Awesome in-class lessons
- Resources
- And so much more (and that's not just click-bait, baby! Okay, that's actually a little click-baity. But my presentation isn't!)
I'm presenting on Thursday Feb. 22 (12:45, Cedar Room) and on Friday Feb. 23 (12:45, Maple East & West) at The Sheraton Centre Hotel in downtown Toronto,
Here's more information about Reading for the Love of It.
See you there!


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Thank you for participating in the Yoga for Childbirth workshop. We hope that you and your partner feel more confident, connected and prepared for the journey that lies ahead.
Please help us spread the word and share our workshop with other expecting couples. We love to hear how things went for you and how the workshop aided in your birth experience. We highly encourage you to journal about your birth. We are also eager to continue in supporting you so if there is anything you need please don't hesitate to reach out (see here for a list of trusted resources).
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Thermal stratification affects buildings of all sizes and types and will increase the energy consumption and costs for your company. By selecting a model from the Airius line of destratification systems, your company and building will benefit from the following:
All Standard and Designer Series units come with a 5 year replacement warranty – return defective units to Airius Europe carriage paid – upon receipt Airius will dispatch a new unit by return carriage paid.
A unique offer unmatched by any other destratification fan manufacturer! At Airius Europe we are so convinced that you will be happy with how our destratification fans perform we are pleased to offer you a 120 day money back guarantee on any agreed trial to quell any doubts you may have in your decision making process.
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We agree the basis of the trial in advance. You order, we supply, you install. You settle the supply invoice within 30 days. If you are not happy during the 120 day trial period then return the units. Terms and conditions apply.
The original blade fan has been used for over 100 years whilst box fans were introduced in the late 1960s. Over the past few years destratification fan technology has moved on dramatically to the new third generation Airius Axial Turbine Fan. The latest generation axial turbine fan from Airius releases the full energy saving potential from destratification and has been designed for use in any application – from offices to aircraft hangars.
These are installed at ceiling height and send air to the floor in a slow-moving column. This uses very low levels of power, due to the fact that it pushes air through only a very small space: the column. As the airflow doesn't spread out, it doesn't lose momentum. Once it reaches floor level, the airflow blankets out in all directions before rising and being re-circulated through the fan. Ultra quiet with minimal air movement, making them ideal for noise sensitive environments. Savings on average between 20-50%, although significantly higher levels have been recorded (See Lush Cosmetics Case Study).
The cheapest option, works by 'churning' the air. However it is not organised and the airflow disperses before it can reach the floor.
These are fixed to the wall at head height and angled upwards. They send air at high velocity upwards to push warm air gathered at the ceiling to floor level, which requires a high level of energy. This type of fan is also limited to industrial buildings where noise and excessive airflow are not a problem.
These units are fixed to the ceiling and send high velocity air directly to the floor. This creates draught problems and can pick up and circulate dust particles. They are also high energy consumers and not suitable for noise sensitive environments.
Installed at ceiling height sending air to the floor through a series of ducts. To overcome the friction of air against the inside of the ducting high velocity airflow is required. Once airflow is distributed at floor level it results in localised destratification near the ducting exhausts only, as it is then not organised to circulate and instead immediately rises back to the ceiling. Installation of the ducting is also expensive and time consuming, causing extended disruption to a buildings normal operation.


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For years I've been buying el-cheapo six-packs of doggy tennis balls to use with my Chuck-It ball launching wand. (If you don't know what a Chuck-It is, you obviously don't have a dog who loves chasing balls. The Chuck-It is a godsend for weak-armed owners of ball crazed dogs...it turns you into a Major League pitcher).
Anyway, the el-cheapo tennis balls weren't working for my pit bull Lizzie. She's more interested in eating fuzzy tennis balls than retrieving them. One ball might last two throws, and she'd have it punctured by the time she got back to me. Plus, the tennis balls got soggy fast, and they'd quickly lose their bounce and distance.
So I decided to go for broke and invest in a couple Chuck-It "Ultra Balls." Instead of paying $4 for six cheap tennis balls, I paid about $7 for two "Ultras." AND I GOT WHAT I PAID FOR!!
These "Ultra Balls" are worth every penny. It's a month since I got them, and we're still working on the first ball. Lizzie hasn't popped it yet. This is a MUCH livelier ball, too. It flies much farther off the Chuck-It wand, and it bounces. It's lightweight and hollow, but it seems very strong.
Go on-line and Google "Chuck-It Ultra Balls." The company makes regular tennis balls too, but I'd pass them up and splurge on the "Ultras" instead. They come in two-packs and will run you between $4 and $8, depending on where you get them.


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Main Point: It's okay to embrace your wealth.
Today's assignment: Stop worrying about not having enough money, because God has so richly blessed me.
What bonds have kept you from accepting God's abundance in your life? Make a list any financial bonds you can identify. Why do you think you have a problem with overspending? What might be missing in your life that you try to make it up with shopping?
After you've made your list, identify just one financial bond you will commit to addressing.
My bonds:
– overspending (basically living paycheck to paycheck)
I think shopping was a way of passing the time because I don't have a romantic partner to occupy that time. I'm restless in that aspect of my life. I like my job, friends, community service projects and I like my fitness routine. I guess I was buying things to make me more attractive.
I also have a problem overspending because that's what my mother modeled growing up. I never heard about budgets or even knew about saving until I was well into college and later. This fast is helping me break this cycle.
What I wanted to buy today, but didn't:
There was nothing I really wanted besides my floss. I felt that it was a necessity and was on sale.
What was easy about today?
Again, it was easy to not eat out. My company had a chili cook-off, so my co-workers basically fed me. After tasting 13 chilis, I was full.
What was hard about today?
It was hard to type all of my expenses in my Google budget spreadsheet. I did well during the fast. After looking at my expenses before Jan. 14, I realize that I wouldn't have been going down a bad path.
What did I learned from today's chapter?
I learned that having more than enough money could be just as troubling to some people as having too little. It's as if they feel the rug will be pulled from beneath them.
What I was feeling today about my finances?
I'm feeling good. I look forward to paying my bills for the first half of the month. I hope I have a little bit to celebrate my birthday next weekend.
While watching The Bethenny Show, I saw that she was going to have Lynette Khalfani-Cox a.k.a. The Money Coach on her show. I love her! She talked about Cracking the Code: How to Get the Perfect Credit Score. Her segment was fun because the audience guessed what moves would be bad or good for credit. I loved her visualization with the items in the three different vases to illustrate your debt-to-credit ratio. I tweeted her after the show aired and she tweeted me back, saying thanks for watching her. I'm so glad she's helping people with their personal finances. She speaks from experience.


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Amateur Astronomy on the Web
A lot
of people join the Montreal Centre eager to go out and observe. But once
under a dark sky, a lot of them are left wondering what they should be
looking for and how they should go about finding it. Here's an observing
project to help our members learn their way around the night sky and
discover some of its hidden treasures with little more than a pair of
binoculars? For one thing you can get a good pair of binoculars for a lot
less than a telescope. In fact, some of you might already own a pair. If
you don't and you would like to try before you buy, you can rent a pair
from the center for a few dollars a week. Best of all, binoculars are
light, portable and their wide field of view makes it a lot easier to move
around the sky and find things without getting lost. What's more, with a
star chart they'll get you used to star-hopping from one object to the
Binocular Challenge consists of 40 objects spread out over the sky. You'll
see that it's split into seasons and a map is provided to help you get
started. However, given that the maps are rather small you may have an
easier time finding some of the more elusive objects if you go out and
obtain a set of star charts. Some of the objects are easy to find and some
are a little more difficult. However, all of them are visible in a pair of
7x35 binoculars. In fact, a lot of them are naked-eye objects under a dark
sky if you know where to look.
What you'll need BEFORE you go out
first thing you'll need of course is a pair of binoculars. As I mentioned,
all of these objects are visible in a pair of 7x35 binoculars. However, if
you're planning on buying a pair of binoculars, I would suggest a pair of
10x50. Their greater light-gathering ability will make objects brighter
and their higher magnification will enable you to see more detail.
second thing I would recommend is a dim red flashlight to help you read
your charts. I've found those with an adjustable l.e.d. not only last
longer but can also be better adjusted so that the intensity doesn't
affect your night vision.
a good reclining lawn chair is a must. Not only will it enable you to lie
back and avoid straining your neck, the elbow rests will help enable you
to keep your arms steady.
of all, if it's cold, dress warmly. Try sandwiching yourself between a
couple of sleeping bags, it really works! In the summer don't forget to
bring bug repellent before the bugs decide to turn you into a late night
Getting Started
you can use the accompanying charts, you'll first need to measure the
field of view of your binoculars. Trust me, this sounds a lot more
complicated than it really is.
by locating any bright constellation in the sky that you're familiar with,
like the Big Dipper or Orion for example. Now scan it closely with your
binoculars and find two bright stars that you can just fit inside the
edges of the field. Next, locate those same two stars on your chart and
make a mental note of their separation. Better yet, measure it with a
ruler and then draw a circle of the same size on a clear piece of plastic.
Now every time you'll move your binoculars one field in any given
direction you'll have moved one diameter of your circle in the same
direction on your star chart.
If you
star-hop one field at a time like this you won't get lost. Also, you'll be
able to count how many fields you have to move your binoculars to find any
given object on your map. If you want you can also compare your
measurement to the scale on the edge of the chart to get a rough idea of
the field size of your binoculars in degrees. When I observed the objects
on this list, I used a pair of 10x50 binoculars that have a 7 degree
field. Or to put it another way, when I look at Orion I can just squeeze
in both of his shoulders in the edges of the field.
Recording Your Observations
you've located what you're looking for you'll need to record your
observations either in the space provided on the form or in a separate
log-book if you need more room. This may sound straightforward but you may
find it harder than you think to describe the little fuzzy patch you see
in your binoculars. Especially if it looks a lot like the one you found a
few minutes earlier.
way around this is to make a drawing: start with the brighter stars first
and slowly start filling in the fainter ones. If the field is crowded you
can try one of Fr. Lucian Kemble's tricks. First, de-focus your binoculars
slightly so that only the brighter stars are visible. Once you've drawn
them, re-focus your binoculars and fill in the rest. Don't be afraid to
experiment with different pencils. I like using a white Conté crayon on
black cardboard, but it can be difficult to see what you're doing at
times. Others prefer a 2B or HB lead pencil. If you need to add a little
nebulosity try rubbing lightly with your finger or if you prefer you can
use an artists blending stump. Although you may be disappointed with your
first couple of drawings, if you keep at it you'll improve and more
importantly you'll start to discern details that will escape most of your
fellow observers.
drawing is not for you and you're having difficulty finding the right
words to describe what you see, try answering the following questions:
What shape is it (round, oval) ?
* How big is it (how much of the field of view does it take up) ?
* How many stars can you see ?
* Do any recognizable patterns stand out (chains, circles,
etc...) ?
* Are there any double stars ?
* What colours do you see ?
* Can you resolve most/some/any of the stars imbedded in it?
* How bright is it (how well does it stand out from the
background sky)?
* How does it compare to a similar object you've observed?
* What does the rest of the field look like?
you're having a little difficulty with a particular object don't be afraid
to ask your fellow observers for a little help the next time you come to
one of our outings or at the next Observer's Group meeting.
you've observed all 40 objects on the list bring your descriptions to a board member and we'll prepare a certificate with your name
on it. It is sure to make you the envy of all your fellow observers !
Clear Skies,
Marc Ricard
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finding relaxation in loreto // travel
i shared all about the
you can find when visiting
, but today i'm going to share how you'll probably want to spend your time after you've hiked and paddled and need a break. now, i know i might have made it sound like you need to be on the move all the time at the resort as there is so much to do
but this resort truly is designed around pure relaxation. placed on a piece of land with the most calm, clear water and guarded by the islands, it's the complete opposite of a beach vacation in say, cabo or maui.
relax at one of the many pools scattered throughout the property. but first, stop by the coconut shack for a hydrating coconut, or have them blend up a refreshing cocktail made with the fresh coconut water. of course, we went for the cocktails (which i'll be trying to replicate!).
your bartender literally cracks open a fresh coconut for your drink.
i mentioned
how i am planning my trip back to stay in this little bungalow. but i probably shouldn't say little. it consists of a full living room, bedroom, spacious bathroom and private deck with amazing ocean views. with it's own space on a corner of the property, this would make the perfect getaway for a honeymoon or anniversary.
that deck is practically begging you to never leave the comfort of your own space. it is set up for dining, relaxing in the sun, and a casual cocktail are
not pictured? the private jacuzzi.
but a vacation would really not be complete without at least one massage or treatment right? we were treated to a relaxing massage one of our days at the resort as well as encouraged to take advantage of the amenities like the aloe and epsom salt baths. perfect after a few days in the sun.
outfitted in traditional decor and gorgeous art pieces from local artists, the spa was worthy of just the tour.
finally, i couldn't leave out the cocktails and bars you can spend plenty of time at. with a mixologist on site, every single cocktail was perfect and many of them were things we had never tried
hard to achieve these days! i'd have to say my favorite was the adorable beach bar. the bar tenders were so friendly and even taught us a few things.
and all of that happened in just 3 days! imagine if you could spend a week at this gem.
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text: This album features the songs of Sara Hickman, a declared Official State Musician of Texas, who has used that platform to reach out to Texas-based musicians to produce this double CD to benefit and publicize the Theatre Action Project. TAP's aim is to bring arts into the classroom as funding for arts education had been cut in Texas. As with any such project featuring such a diverse range of acts, styles and musics not everyone is likely to like all the tracks here. But by the same token there's bound to be something here for everyone. There is folk, rock, blues, country, soul and everything in between. The album opens in style with the venerable Willie Nelson delivering Simply, his memorable voice and guitar over a string quartet backing. False Pretenses is sung by (Wagoneer) Monte Warden and Colin Boyd on a Everly's style duet.Tiny Movies is a synth sound based rendition by Gretchen Peters and Rob Halverson that may be different to some people perception of what she usually does. After The Fall is from Colin Gilmore and his band. Last Night Was A Big Rain is a solo performance from the Old 97s frontman. Eye Of The Storm by Elizabeth Wills shows off her strong vocals and there are a lot of striking female vocalists who are featured throughout the album. However all of these recordings also highlight the songwriting skills of Sara Hickman (and her occasional co-writers) and how they are open to such wide ranging interpretations and influences. It's In The Water by the Djembabes, as the name suggests has a world music feel which adds to the overall diversity on offer. Robert Earl Keen closes out the first disc with a bluesy Under The Sycamore Tree. Disc 2 will have different highlights for different listeners. For this particular listener it was Jimmy LaFave on Standing Ground, Comfort's Sigh from the ever distinctive Flatlanders. The guitar and vocal Joy from Ana Egge, a sultry No Name For Love by Darden Smith, Jess Klein's ghostly The One, Ruthie Foster's late night soul on Look At It This Way and Middle Of A Little Country Road from multi-instrumentalist Matt The Electrician. With 38 tracks it serves as a sampler of the diversity of current Texas-based music. It's largely music that falls outside of the more recognized country or blues directions that Texas is renowned for but it highlights the diversity of music in the State as well as a worthy cause and a equally talented songwriter. www.theatreactionproject.org


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9 Signs That You're Not With "The One"
Be honest—you've planned at least one or two details of your maybe-probably-not-really impending marriage to the half-formed adult you've decided to call your "Significant Other" (I've planned an off white dress, burgundy nail polish and some politically correct spin on the concept of a "bridal party" because gender binaries are so 90s). But have you considered that maybe that doughy, nervous engineering major with astigmatism isn't The One? Never fear, Sherman Ave is here with the 9 signs to look for that signal you should drop that man-child faster than you would drop a bid at (insert name of fraternity that CollegiateACB discusses most frequently here).
1) They're hotter than you. In every relationship, someone is settling and someone is reaching. Don't be the one who reaches because when you reach up, that weird thing happens where your shirt lifts above the waistband of your pants and everyone is either sexually aroused or immediately nauseous at the sight of your belly button and maybe your butt-crack hangs out and it is just terrible for everyone involved.
2) They don't eat gluten. Celiac aside, every good marriage involves bread (insert wife making sandwich joke here). Also, hello, wedding cake? Anything that gets shoved forcibly into my mouth better involve gluten.
3) You have found yourself covered (mildly or severely) covered in their bodily fluid without your express consent. Semen in my hair? Acceptable. Vomit on my suede Nikes? Peace out, baby.
4) They can't un-ironically enjoy Kylie Minogue. She's fabulous and if you can't find your inner Australian pop star when "Can't Get You Out of My Head" is playing, you don't have a soul and shouldn't be dating humans anyway.
5) They wear Dockers or Skechers. Doubly worse if they wear them together. If I wanted to date my high school calculus teacher, I would've dropped another button on my American Eagle polo (also unacceptable past the age of 17).
6) They refuse to go South of the Border. I'm obviously not at all talking about Mexico for spring break.
7) They are majoring in a subject in the Humanities. Sure, "you'll be poor in money, but rich in love!" but when you start buying generic brand toilet paper, your ass is literally going to be screaming for someone with a med school diploma.
8) They smell like something other than soap or perfume/cologne purchased at a department store. I do not care that you had a coupon for 2 Axe Eau de Douchebag for 7 dollars. I do not care that Bath and Body Works' "Sweet Pea" is your signature scent. If it is in a plastic bottle, you're tacky and I hate you.
9) They don't think you're the kick-assiest, funnest, hottest, most interesting, best-person-to-have-sexual-relations-with, smartest, and generally best person in the room at all times. Because, like, even if you aren't (and you're probably not), they should still think so if they've been given license to remove your underpants.


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Apartment Safety
SBI Off-Campus Housing asks everyone posting on our site to fill out a nine question apartment safety checklist. We also urge renters to check UB's off campus housing renters checklist before signing a lease to help determine the safety of a new apartment. A good indicator for making the decision of whether or not to rent an apartment is asking yourself if you would recommend the apartment to a friend.
Buffalo residents can now register complaints, get information, and access non-emergency police services by calling 311 or visiting the Buffalo 311 Call and Resolution Center Website
Quick Tips
Quick Tips Provided By SBI Legal Assistance and UB Living Off Campus
Before you sign the lease
- Verbal promises won't hold up in court – if you want something fixed before you move in, get it in writing.
- Ask the owner to disclose any and all defects or damages with the house.
- Some leases have a "joint and several liability" clause meaning the entire amount of rent is due each month no matter what (e.g., if your roommate moves out or can't pay, you will be held responsible). Make sure you find out before signing your lease and decide whether or not this is acceptable to you.
- Choose your roommates wisely; by signing your name to a lease, you may become liable/responsible for the actions of your roommates both criminally and with the University (Student-Wide Judiciary).
- Document (with photographs, camcorder, etc.) the condition of the entire house – outside and in – when you first move in, because your landlord may try to keep your security deposit for any damages that are present when you move out.
Protect your interests and be a good neighbor.
Location Matters
- Visit potential neighborhoods a few times, at different times of day, before settling down.
You're in charge of your own safety
- 80% of student fatalities due to fire occur in off-campus student housing. Know the location of smoke alarms and fire extinguishers, and how to maintain them. Do not rent any apartment that is not equipped with smoke detectors.
- Know who to call in an emergency.
- Lock doors and windows and leave an outside light on.
- Do not travel alone, especially at night.
- Never use a basement or an attic as a bedroom. They become traps in the event of fire.
- Most importantly, report any crime by calling 911 (Buffalo Police) or the E District Station at 851-4416.
Insurance is cheap
- If your belongings are stolen or destroyed in a fire, your landlord isn't responsible for replacing them. Renters insurance could save you thousands.
- Costs as little as $12 a month.
- Can cover fire, theft (from apartment as well as other places, such as the trunk of your car), liability claims (e.g. your dog bites someone or a guest falls at your apartment).
Go shopping
Setting up house can cost from hundreds to thousands of dollars.
- Include these costs in your budget: cleaning supplies, small appliances, pots and pans, light bulbs, shower curtains, plunger.
- Resist the urge to snag a couch off the street corner (bedbugs are very common).
Rent is just one cost.
The cost of utilities is often overlooked. Expect to spend 31 to 35 percent of your income on rent and utilities.
- Before you sign a lease, contact utility companies for past utility costs and setup fees and deposits.
- If utilities are included in your rent, find out how much control you'll have over their use.
Be nosy – even pushy
- Visit the property and examine utility closets and appliances.
- If something breaks, keep calling until it's fixed. Some landlords may not respond unless you call them frequently.
You have rights
- Inspect the property before signing a lease and have your lease reviewed by SBI Legal Assistance.
- Landlords and staff can't enter your apartment at will. In general, remember that while you're paying rent, the apartment is your private home first and the landlord's property second.
- It is illegal for a landlord to rent a bedroom in a basement or an attic that is not equipped with a fire escape.
Be a good neighbor
- Get to know your neighbors – they can be your most valuable resource.
- Be responsible. Keep noise down and keep your property clean.
- Join a block club or visit a neighborhood center to learn how to help your neighborhood.
UB students live all around Western New York, but most commonly in Buffalo's University Heights, North Buffalo, Allentown or Elmwood neighborhoods; Amherst and Tonawanda. The distance between UB's North (Amherst) and South (Buffalo, Main St.) campuses is about 2 miles. The UB Stampede (inter-campus bus) runs every 5 to 10 minutes Monday through Friday during the academic year and every 30 to 60 minutes on weekends and during the summer. - Taken From UB Living Off Campus.
You can narrow your apartment search to a particular location or neighborhood by selecting an area from the drop down menu on the search page. Each listing will show maps, travel times and proximity to UB North and South Campus and the ARTF shuttle zone. Listings in popular student areas will have more information including transportation options, cost of living, safety tips, and things to do.
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This weeks Blissful Babe was brave enough to take the leap of faith many of us dream of! Brooke quit her high pressure job, moved to a beautiful piece of land and has created an organic lifestyle for her family. Brooke is one half of Organic Sisters inspiring wellness through beautiful images and recipes, infused with a big dose of mummy-love! Meet Brooke Toholka...
Tell us a little bit about who you are.
I live on 7 acres with my husband and our beautiful 2-year-old daughter, Matylda. We grow a lot of our own veggies and try to make all of our food from scratch. To me, this is such an important part of our lives and I love teaching my daughter how to do this too. I also love yoga, walking, creating, cooking and getting lost in a great book. I haven't always followed this healthy and holistic lifestyle and everyday I feel so grateful for the people and places that helped me to change and evolve into the person I am today. About a year and a half ago I created 'Organic Sisters' with my sister and best friend, Sally. I get such joy from being able to share something that we both feel so passionate about.
How did you get here? Was there a moment where everything changed?
After 8 years of climbing the corporate ladder in 2 different fast-paced industries and continually putting my own health on the back burner, I decided in 2011 to change my path. I signed up for a 10-day fasting detox at a retreat in Bali. A friend of mine ran it and they were just starting out so I really wanted to support them and I was in desperate need of some kind of 'shake up'. I had just returned from an overseas holiday for a month and I was working long hours in a senior management role within a very time and energy demanding industry. I was, to put it simply, very unhappy. I was regularly taking antibiotics for different illnesses, fighting eczema and trying to cope with other anxiety and stress related disorders. My concept of 'healthy' living was way off the mark and I knew I had to make drastic changes. The 10 days I had in Bali changed my life forever. I was totally ready for it and embraced it wholeheartedly. I connected with myself on a level that I had never experienced before and felt like I had pressed the re-start button on my entire body and mind. I came home from the retreat knowing that I had to make some big changes. I resigned from my corporate job and was ready for a new chapter in my life.
What does a regular day looks like for you?
Most mornings, I'm awake at 5:30 with our active 2 year old and we share cuddles in bed before getting up and having a quick stretch to wake my body up. I always have 2 glasses of water on wakening, with either fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. We enjoy a family breakfast (when time permits!) and then say good-bye to my husband. We've got pigs, horses, chickens & ducks to feed so we go and do that and have a play outside chasing the chickens and our dog, Harry around. Matylda will play while I clean up breakfast, put washing on and all of those other fun household chores! She has a sleep for a few hours in the middle of the day when I get to work on 'Organic Sisters' and then the afternoon is usually playing outside, gardening, baking together in the kitchen or heading out to visit my sister and her girls. The evening is dinner, baths and then relaxing, which is usually reading, yoga, watching a great documentary on FMTV or chatting with my husband.
What are your favourite ways to get active?
Mountain climbing, bushwalking, gardening and yoga. I used to run years ago, but these days I prefer a more gentle exercise session. I do some form of stretching or yoga everyday and love adventuring out with my family on a bush or beach walk.
What are the three most important things that you do each day?
Check in with myself – this can be breathing through my whole body, yoga, stillness or just been present in that very moment, even if it's just doing the dishes!
Nourish myself and my family with whole foods
Meditation, Prayer & Gratitude Practice before sleeping
It's my dream to …
Teach, inspire and empower families to embrace the simplicity and fun of fuelling our bodies with wholesome, real food and that it doesn't have to be boring, hard work or time consuming to do so! Our children are the future and what we can teach them today will have a huge impact on the rest of their lives. Our health is so precious and something that we can look after if we know how to do it!
I believe that…
All that we need is inside of us (sometimes we just have to look harder!) and your intuition is always speaking to you.
Today I'm grateful for…
Matylda – our 2-year-old daughter, she is the best teacher I've ever had J and I feel so grateful that we were blessed with a happy, healthy little person.
For a better tomorrow we must …
Be kind and have compassion, even during the times when it's difficult to show kindness - I think those times are the most important.
What is your favourite meal of the day?
I'd have to say breakfast. Unless my husband has to rush off for an early meeting then we all sit down together and enjoy a hearty meal. We get to chat about our plans for that day and we almost always talk about how lucky we are to live where we do (the kitchen bench we sit around looks out over our land so the view is always there to remind us!) We have cold-pressed juice and usually eggs with salad from the garden or and some fermented veggies (kim chi or sauerkraut). We always try to have something raw with every meal.
What's the best piece of advice you've been given?
Oh so many! But one of my favourites is – 'A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything!' You know when you're going through a tough time and you get together with your friends and they make you laugh or even just watching a funny movie and you laugh until you can barely breathe and then all of a sudden you feel almost cured? A good, solid, uninterrupted sleep always puts a better perspective on things as well.
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By Organic Sisters
You will need
1 cup of sago
4 cups of coconut water
1 tablespoon of coconut nectar
1 tablespoon of maple syrup
Juice of two lemons
Finely grate the rind of the two lemons
Put all ingredients into a saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring occasionally to prevent lumps. Keep boiling until clear and thick. Pour into glass dish and sprinkle shredded coconut on the top.


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Most but not all marketers are there to make a quick sale. Purchasers should be extra careful not to buy something that doesn't at all fit their bills. Choosing the best power screwdrivers is an essential thing to do.
Power screwdrivers are very versatile. They are used in many areas such as assembling furniture, installing door knobs, among many jobs available today. Among many features associated with the power driven screwdrivers, is the use of LED technology of lighting in low lighted areas of work. The Lithium Ion battery is durable and also saves power for a longer time.
Power screwdrivers are easy to handle and operate. Two years warranty is given on them. Some varieties have variable speed control. Others are installed with USB ports that can be charged on laptops, TVs and so on.
Power screwdrivers have taken the place of manuals in removing screws faster and easier. Among the factors to consider are their durability, power, weight, and mobility. It's however wise to select the power driver that suits your needs.
What makes a Power Screwdriver best?
Speed is the most important feature that helps make a driver adapt to tasks of varying degree. The speed gives you more control on the performance. It also determines the time consumed in completing any task.
Always be mindful of what handle suits your grip the most. Usually, sweaty hands find plastic handles difficult to hold. Rubber handles are most convenient in such cases.
Torque control
The rotating force of a driver is known as "torque". Being able to control the torque gives you better control. Different screws require different degrees of rotation. To be able to adjust the torque as specifically as possible leaves you with a fine job done.
Spindle lock
There are some electric screwdrivers that have a spindle lock that lets you use the device manually.
Simple Electronic Screwdrivers
Usually, the simple electronic screwdrivers look pretty much traditional. They are designed to suit light tasks, such as screwing in a plank board. Their power range is 3.6v to 4v.
Drill Drivers
Drill drivers have a double feature and are useful for not only screwing but also drilling.
Its dual function can save you money. Drill drivers are equipped with slip clutch, this feature allows you to adjust the torque for specific drilling. It functions at a higher speed than the simple driver gadgets.
Impact Drivers
Impact drivers are distinct from other drivers in the sense that they are more speed efficient and versatile. The impact driver doesn't make you struggle with thicker and denser objects but delivers concussive blows to power drive screws. Its rotation force is about 2 to 3 times more than ordinary drivers. These are most suitable for larger screws.
Cordless/Corded Power Screwdrivers
Cordless drivers are certainly more convenient. But less speedy compared to their corded counterparts. A higher voltage cordless driver would mean it has a heavier battery. This will ensure a higher speed performance. It is important to know what 'RPM' stands for. 'RPM' stands for revolutions per minute. The higher the rpm, the faster the screwdriver will rotate.
After reading this article, hope you can find the most suitable power screwdriver for you. If you have any questions, suggestions or feedback do let us know.


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Open Call: West Elm Local's $25,000 Small Business Grant and Portfolio Reviews
West Elm is continuing their support of local makers and designers with their latest initiative. This fall, they will give one winner a $25,000 small business grant and three finalists will have the opportunity to be a part of their latest assortment. Since 2013, the retailer has been focusing on strengthen the community and by year end hopes to have LOCAL merchandise in 23 of their locations which would include wares from over 200 entrepreneurs across the United States. Currently, they carry a variety of categories including home, jewelry, beauty and stationary.
How it Works
- 8/12-8/9: Makers and designers submit their work
- 9/10-9/29: Finalist will be chosen based on design, originality, story commitment to local production and product assortment
- 9/30-10/14: Public votes for their favorites and winners will be announced on 10/14
They are also doing portfolio reviews at 5 stores across the country on August 16, 2014. These locations include: New York, Nashville, Los Angeles, Dallas and Seattle stores. Appointments are limited and you must call your local store to RSVP.
Learn more and apply to the West Elm Local Small Business Grant.
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The Tasmanian tree fern, also known as the Dicksonia antarctica tree fern, can live for hundreds of years in a suitable habitat. To care for it, you need rich soil or planting material, fertilizer and wrapping for winter protection. Ensure that it is well fed and watered during the growing season and protect it from chills in colder weather by moving it indoors or insulating it.
- Choose a location
Outdoors, the Tasmanian tree fern can be grown in a large container or directly in the soil. Before planting in well-draining soil, mix in manure, leaf debris, peat moss and other organic material. Direct sunlight damages the tree fern. Plant it in partial or full shade. Spread several inches of mulch around the tree fern to inhibit weeds and retain moisture.
- Water and fertilize the tree fern
The Tasmanian tree fern needs abundant water. The soil should be continuously moist. The best arrangement is an overhead spray system or drip irrigation. Tree ferns in containers should be misted with water from spray bottles. Use a general-purpose water-based fertilizer every few months.
- Protect the plant from cold weather
If the tree fern is in a container, move it into a house, garage or shed before the first frost. Outdoor plants need to be covered with a frost blanket or a wrapping of chicken wire and straw. Do not remove the protective covering until the threat of frost has completely passed.


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The influence of pressure over the thermal decomposition behavior of mineral materials is important in order to asses their reactivity and stability. Calcium oxalate monohydrate is a well characterized material frequently used to check the performance of a thermogravimetric analyzer.
Figure 1 – Mass variations vs. temperature at 50 bar
The high pressure version of the THEMYS Thermal Analysis platform was used for this experiment. A 56.1 mg calcium oxalate monohydrate sample was placed in a 1300 µl crucible and heated from 30 to 1000 °C at a rate of 10 °C/min under a flow of nitrogen at 50 bar.
Results and conclusions
The typical three step decomposition behavior of CaC2O4, H2O is observed, with the loss of one molecule of water per molecule of calcium oxalate monohydrate at low temperature (i), the loss of carbon monoxide at an intermediate temperature range (ii) and finally the loss of carbon dioxide at higher temperature (iii). The results fit well with the theoretical mass losses.
Table 1 – Comparison of experimental vs. calculated mass losses


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Disability Standards for Education: A Practical Guide for Individuals, Families and Communities
That's Not Fair!
Under the Disability Standards for Education 2005, students with disability have a right to access education on the same basis as other students. This means they should have opportunities and choices that are comparable to those available to students without disability. Education providers usually make adjustments to practices, services, policies or procedures to comply with the Disability Standards for Education.
If reasonable adjustments are not made, and a student with disability is not able to participate in education on the same basis as other students, the education provider could be discriminating against the student with disability. Discrimination against students with disability is not permitted under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
Read more - In brief: If you are a student with disability and things aren't going well
Discrimination, under the Disability Discrimination Act, occurs when someone with a disability is treated less favourably than a person without a disability in similar circumstances. Discrimination can be direct or indirect.
Under the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act it is against the law to:
If you believe you or your child have been treated unfairly it is a good idea first to discuss this directly with the teacher (if it is a classroom issue) or the principal (if it is a school issue). This may clarify misunderstandings. Concerns are more easily resolved at the school level.
If this does not solve the problem, you can discuss your concerns with an education authority such as a State or Territory Education Department, or a body which oversees a non-government education provider.
Finally, if the issue still can not be resolved, you can take your complaint to a legal authority, such as the Australian Human Rights Commission, or the equivalent body in your State or Territory.
These three stages are described in more detail below.
In the first instance, it is advisable to discuss your concerns with the person or organisation you believe is responsible for the discrimination. This is best done by:
If you are still not satisfied, you can discuss the issue with an education authority.
Australian schools are governed by different education authorities:
If you believe you or your child have been unlawfully discriminated against because of a disability, you have a right to discuss your concerns and make a formal complaint to an anti-discrimination authority, such as:
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Helen, who has a child with disability, speaks about the importance of maintaining a collaborative approach to resolving complaints if things go wrong at school.
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Information is available from a range of agencies which have expertise in Discrimination Law. These bodies have different names, depending on the State or Territory where they are located. You can search for these bodies on the internet using search terms such as 'The Australian Human Rights Commission'; 'Anti-Discrimination Board' or 'Anti-Discrimination Commission'; and 'Equal Opportunity Board' or 'Equal Opportunity Commission'.
Read more - Disability Standards for Education Fact Sheet 5
Read more - AHRC Complaints Process
If you think a student with disability is being treated unfairly, you should first discuss your concerns with the education provider. If you are unable to resolve the issue and you still believe the student is being treated unfairly, you can choose to raise the issue with your school's education authority. If the school's education authority is unable to resolve the issue, you have a right to make a formal complaint to an anti-discrimination authority. Treating students with disability unfairly because of their disability is discrimination and is unlawful under the Disability Discrimination Act.
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Legal KPI's
In-house legal department strategies should bolster shareholder value by developing a proprietary set of actions that make the "whole" worth more than the sum of parts.
Legal Department KPI's
Legal Department KPI's: Objectives
Even for leaders of Fortune 500 Legal Departments, there are always ways to improve efficiency, cut costs, and better manage both clients and outside counsel. However, without concrete, actionable data, the legal department would be grasping in the dark - this is where legal department key performance indicators (KPI) come in. Legal department KPI can capture a variety of data, but truly effective KPI are designed to objectively and critically examine the goings-on at the legal department with the goal of finding the weaknesses. Argopoint's expertise in legal department KPI enables legal department leaders to obtain decision-grade data that directly goes into the heart of improving legal department performance.
Legal Department KPI's: Overview
A well-designed legal department KPI not only seeks to describe the performance of the legal department - it must also have specific goals and objectives in mind. It is not enough to merely describe any potential deficiencies or lapses in the legal department. At the same time, every legal department is different, and one set of legal department KPI may not work for another legal department. Argopoint is aware of both these potential challenges, and focuses on the legal department's unique structure and needs in order to create a specialized and thorough legal department KPI aimed at directly providing actionable insights into the performance of the particular legal department. At the same time, Argopoint's industry-leading expertise in the corporate legal department space gives us the understanding necessary to benchmark your legal department's performance to the industry, and apply, when appropriate, industry best practices to your unique needs.
Legal Department KPI'S: Solutions and Savings
At the end of the day, the objective of a legal department KPI is to understand the potential shortcomings in the department's activities in order to create long-term efficiency gains, both in terms of employees' time and the firm's money.
Argopoint's industry experience gives us the understanding of general counsels' needs and expectations necessary to target specific problem areas for deeper examination. Argopoint, through the legal department KPI, pinpoints areas of potential poor performance and outlines specific plans for improvement. This way, Argopoint's legal department KPI specifically aims to seek out and target the most high-impact areas, to maximize the potential efficiency gains and cost savings.


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How We Are Saving Money on Auto Expenses in Guate/
Last month our car tabs were up for renewal in Washington State. Even though our car is in Guatemala it's important to keep the license plate tabs up to date in order for it to be fully legal. The last thing I want to do is give my family a reason to be hassled (or even turned away) at a border crossing.
We had friends from Washington coming to visit so I began the process of renewing our tabs online and mailed to our address in Washington. They'd bring the new tabs when they came to visit. Easy and straightforward. As I was completing the renewal online I hit a snag...a snag that turned into a benefit. My car was up for a required emissions check. Oops! So far as I know Guatemala does not check emissions on anything, plus my car would have to be in Washington to get tested.
After spending a few minutes on the State's website I found a form I could fill out that would exempt my car from testing because it's "Out of the Testing Area". Best of all I was not required to pay for the emissions test, just the standard registration fee for the tabs. SCORE!
Another way we've saved money is on car insurance. We don't have any. This may sound nuts but it is not required in Guatemala and very few people have it. Our car is securely locked up every night and when we drive it we are always alert since road conditions can be unpredictable.
Even though gas prices in Guatemala are about 30% higher than they are in the US we're spending less money on gas. We don't use the car on a day to day basis. We only drive when we're headed to Guatemala City or to a distant destination which averages out to only driving the car a few days a month. We walk or take public transportation all other times.
Lastly, another great way we've lowered our auto expenses is through our mechanic. Yes, we have a trusted mechanic. He's given our car a full tune-up and changed all of the brake pads for a song. Toyota parts are readily available and the labor rates are 10-20% of US prices. The only gotcha was that we had to wait an extra day for the mechanic to get transmission fluid (there aren't that many automatics in this country).
On the flip side, there is one drawback to having a car with US plates...it requires a temporary car permit that has to be renewed every 90 days. Fortunately we've found an office that does this free of charge in Guatemala City. Without this option we'd have to leave the country with our car for 72 hours every 90 days. It was a good find.
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Last night Timothy was featured as the lead story on our local ABC news. He was very good on camera and used big words.
The reporter, did a segment on his crime suppression programs in Maryvale, which before Tim arrived had the worst crime in the state of Arizona. But since he and his officers are kicking ass and taking names, the crime is going down.
The reporter was very cute.
Camera guy.
If you want to see Tim on TV click on this link and go to the top right hand corner and click on the arrow.
3 comments:
- call me said...
Yay Tim! What an interesting piece and what a difference Tim is making.
- 12.8.08
- Ashley Rae said...
That was a good article. I'll bet you're such a proud wife. He shined on camera. Hooray for safer neighborhoods!
- 12.8.08
- allicat said...
Way to go Tim. He's got to be very proud of these results. And he seemed really at ease in front of the camera - and looked pretty hot too : )
- 13.8.08
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Here are your wEEkly updates:
1. Cap and trade news: On Tuesday, Governor Brown announced a plan led by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) to extend cap-and-trade beyond its current expiration in 2020, to 2050. Read the plan, or get overviews from Utility Dive and the Los Angeles Times.
2. AB 802/Benchmarking Developments: California Energy Commission (CEC) staff will conduct a public workshop to seek input on staff's proposed draft regulations to implement the building energy use data access, benchmarking, and public disclosure provisions of Assembly Bill 802.
3. AB 802 Background: A prior CEC workshop on this was March 25th; a partial recap is available here. (Refresher on AB 802 available here.)
4. NBI's October ZNE Forum: the New Buildings Institute's "Getting to Zero" Zero Net Energy Forum this October 12th-14th. Click to learn more about topics and speakers, and register.
5. EE Coordinating Committee Updates: The CA EE Coordinating Committee (CAEECC) had their 7th meeting this week. The agenda, meeting documents, and how to participate in future meetings is available in this CAEECC Update summary.
6. $20M Available from Federal Agencies: Looking for funding? More than $20 million is available to state, local and tribal governments for climate change health impacts, coastal ecosystem resiliency, clean diesel, and climate and agriculture projects.
7. EE management motivators for business: Promoting energy management to your business community? This Environmental Leader article shares some leading reasons that the private sector is deepening their engagement in energy management - including market volatility, cost savings and public interest in sound climate and energy policies.
8. New technologies for ZNE: The California Energy Commission approved six grants July 13th focused on energy efficiency with $8 million awarded for technologies and measures designed to achieve zero net energy (ZNE) in new affordable housing and multifamily and commercial buildings.
9. More on zero net energy: At this year's SEEC Forum, we asked California's cities and counties to share with us how they are using innovative technologies to find deep energy savings in their buildings – and it turned out speakers wanted to speak to using technology and design to push toward a zero net energy goal. Learn more about their best practices shared in this CURRENTS article (and get a link to watch their Forum presentations online!).
10. Reaching the EJ Community: A number of cities are deepening their focus on environmental justice issues through the use of target "green zone" neighborhoods. Learn more about best practices in the use of green zones at this Statewide Green Zones Convening event July 28th in Los Angeles.
11. More on environmental justice and EE: For more on environmental justice best practices, see this recent CURRENTS article highlighting best practices shared by California EJ leaders (including why EE is a foundational EJ community engagement resource).
12. Sonoma and Woodlake Solar: Congratulations to Sonoma County and Tulare County's Woodlake Unified School District for the approval of California Energy Commission (CEC) loans to install solar photovoltaics (PV) in their buildings.
13. Benefits from DERs: A new study overseen by the CEC in partnership with Southern California Edison finds over $300 million in benefits from distributed energy resources (DERs) in the San Joaquin Valley.
14. Job announcement: The San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning & Building is offering an exciting career opportunity for Senior Planner in the Energy unit. Learn more here.
15. Job announcements: The City of Chula Vista is inviting applications for the positions of Senior Conservation Specialist and Recycling Specialist I. Get descriptions, and links to apply here.


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My computer quit last weekend. It warned me first, thank God. "Failure to initialize - shut down all programs immediately - exiting". Geesh, I quickly got out of the document I was working on and bailed, right before the computer went into a coma.
I called Mike Swango, my own personal computer guru, and left a message on his voice mail - along with a warning. "There's a 353 page manuscript on this computer that exists no where else. If you can't get it back for me, I'll most likely commit suicide."
I've known Mike since the very day he was born but still, I'm not sure how much he'd have been affected by my threat, however I figured, if nothing else, he'd do it for his Mom's sake. We've been best friends since we were juniors in high school. As soon as he got my message, he came over. He was able resuscitate my computer and recapture my documents, which he also transferred to my laptop so they'd exist two places. Gently, he suggested that I might want to back them up or put them on a thumb drive or something instead of living so dangerously. The next time I might not be so lucky.
The problem with the restoration of my computer was that it restored itself to a year ago so that all the programs I'd downloaded or upgraded since were gone and all the things I'd deleted were back. For instance, my year-ago version of Norton Anti-virus was now expired. When I went to Symantech's website to try to discover how to reinstall the yearly renewal I'd bought in October, I was informed, somewhat coldly, I thought, that unless I could produce the product key number they'd issued me with my purchase, I could forget it.
I have a file near my desk but it isn't very organized. I often throw paperwork in it helter-skelter, not paying much attention to whether the document matches very well with the folder heading. The Norton product key could easily have been in the "Computer Information" folder or the "House and Cars" folder (which contains lots of things that are only marginally related to house or cars but after all, the computer is IN the house) or the "Paid Receipts" folder or even in "Miscellaneous Stuff". Or it could have been nowhere at all because I'm capable of just throwing it away on the grounds that what were the odds I'd ever need it again?
As it turned out, the receipt was in "Computer Information" which was the last folder I looked in. Of course, I wasn't disgusted by this because I knew that it wouldn't have mattered. If I'd looked in "House and Cars" last instead of "Computer Information", then that's the folder it would have been in. These things are predestined.
Nothing was simple about bringing my computer programs back to life. I would sometimes get clear to the end of an install, only to be told that it couldn't be done because this upgrade required the upgrade of another program be done first. So, I'd have to exit that site and go to another one and start all over again, working my way through the bureaucratic mumbo-jumbo of computer authoritarianism. Not much different than working with a government agency, which I well know, seeing as how I am one, or part of one.
At the last, when everything else was working, my e-mail program wouldn't send my e-mail. It would receive but it wouldn't send. I tried everything, working for hours, torn between cursing and crying in frustration. I could have called technical support but that would have been admitting defeat. It wasn't even the same e-mail program because my old e-mail was so ancient (being at least a few years old), it was obsolete and Microsoft didn't even recognize it any more, which meant that all my contact addresses had disappeared into the ozone layer.
I felt a surge of pure triumph when eventually, my e-mail program admitted that I'd outwitted it and it gave up and sent my messages.
By Monday morning, everything was back to normal with my computer except that it had disappeared 24 hours of my life.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Computer Failure
2 comments:
- willkayAugust 1, 2008 at 7:54 PM
This is brilliant!ReplyDelete
Although I think you took it a lot calmer than I would. Oh, not the fact that your computer went AWOL, the fact that your product key was in THE LAST PLACE YOU LOOKED! How could you be so calm?
I'm glad that most things turned out OK.
Oh, any chance that I could become Mike's life-long friend? He sounds wonderful.
Mike is wonderful. This was not the first time he saved me. He told me when my old computer died that I needed to back up my manuscripts, just like he told me this time. And I'm going to do it too....soon.ReplyDelete
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