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Enrolling in a graduate program can be a great way to advance your career, but as Next Scientist pointed out, it can require incurring tens of thousands of dollars in debt. Even if your degree is more affordable, focusing on your classes can make it difficult to find time to make spending money.
A robust savings account is important for most graduate students, but finding a part-time source of income can make a big difference. These need not be stressful commitments but they can make a big difference. Here are just a few ideas for making some money while in grad school:
1. Babysit
A responsible young adult may be a better option for parents when looking for a babysitter, and you may even have friends with young kids who need a night off. This is an excellent opportunity to earn a bit of cash, and at the same time be very rewarding
Spending time with kids is great for relieving stress and having some fun. If you babysit during the school year, there may be a chance to do homework together. If not, you can still find time to study once the kids are in bed, all while getting paid. Babysitting may not be your most lucrative option, but it's a fun and flexible possibility.
2. Get involved in the sharing economy
College Ave suggested that grad students consider driving as a way of making some money, but really there are all sorts of apps and online services for finding odd-jobs around town. People may use their smartphone for everything from getting a ride to delivering groceries, and if you have the means, this can be an excellent side job.
Once you have an established schedule, look for a block of time to drive or do another task. As with babysitting, flexible hours can be crucial for graduate students in need of a part-time job.
3. Tutor
Most colleges have tutoring departments where students can get paid to support their classmates. As a graduate student, you could be a valuable resource to undergraduates, and tutoring can also be a way to reinforce your own expertise of a subject or field of study.
"Private tutoring jobs often pay considerably well."
Private tutoring jobs, meanwhile, often pay considerably well. There may be a more rigorous vetting process, but if you can find an opportunity to tutor in your neighborhood with a reputable agency, you could make some good money.
Otherwise, simply advertising your services online or around town could be a way to land a tutoring position. Post something online to broaden your search.
4. Find a job on campus
Many colleges and universities have all sorts of amenities beyond the dining hall and library. These can be a great place to work part-time because of the convenience. You may also meet classmates and peers, which can be an added bonus.
Becoming a residency advisor is also a great way to make ends meet during graduate school. Many colleges will waive the cost of room and board for Graduate Residents, an expense that can otherwise represent thousands of dollars in a semester. This can be a fun job and a good leadership opportunity, too.
5. Look for one-time gigs
While a part-time job offers a bit of security when it comes to making money while you complete your graduate program, keeping an eye out for one-time events can also be fruitful. Look for people on campus that need help moving, participate in a study or get online to see if there are opportunities in your community. This can put some spending money in your pocket, and for especially busy graduate students be a more realistic option than trying to schedule a weekly commitment.
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Bessborough lost to Barnes by seven wickets BESSBOROUGH will have to go back to the drawing board after being pummelled into submission by Barnes.
After a delayed start, Bessborough were put into bat and quickly lost in-form Phil Bush.
Rupert Thacker and Sherrick Chavda then started a recovery, putting on 67 for the second wicket with sensible batting.
Thacker was dismissed for 49 and Chavda made 35, while wicket-keeper Wayne Whitson did the same. Bessborough were sitting pretty at 135-3 but lost their final seven wickets for only 17 runs.
In reply Barnes tore through the bowling to reach the target for the loss of three wickets in 31.2 overs. Tom Bruce was their star, hitting 71.
Bessborough travel to Hornsey this Saturday.
The second string, meanwhile, gained a losing draw at Wembley.
Wembley batted first and made 203 for four off 42 overs.
Bessborough were never in the hunt for victory making 134 for six off 44 overs, although captain Adil Parker struck a quickfire 53.

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In a truly exciting piece of news, Paramount Pictures has moved up the release date of the fifth "Mission: Impossible" movie – going a full five months earlier than originally planned.
Originally slated for a December 25th release this year, the movie will now hit the big screen on July 31st. As a result the part CG-animated/part live-action family film "Monster Trucks," which was slated for May 29th, will now hit at Christmas.
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lurker_no_more | 13
depending on what kind of boss OP has that could easily backfire
teentee401 | 36
I don't know about that, 14. I've seen quite a few FMLs on here where the boss' kid's word is always law and they never believe that their kid is anything less than perfect. The employees usually get in trouble for even daring to criticize.
blazingshot147 | 19
Lazy asshats usually have connections and that can cause some serious ripples in the employee/employer relationship. Scary thing tbh.
By Kiernan151 | 25
I would report that. Especially if you have footage to back it up. He shouldn't get a free ride just because his dad is the owner or manager.
Silver7827 | 14
I might be interpreting the FML incorrectly, but from what I gather, the son doesn't work there, he only is there to "help" probably for the holidays. Point being, he probably isn't getting paid for being there
By brennaunderwood | 6
The other day, my boss's son was watching a football game in the kitchen at the restaurant I work at. Life is unfair.
LivToFail | 28
Not always true, im guessing the boss is just as shitty as the kid. My parents run a small buisness and I usually go and help out, if im being lazy I get my ass chewed like the rest of the employees. Plus, if that kid doesent want to help, chances are he wont want to inherit the buisness.
By Miss_Chevious | 37
Someone should have served him food and distracted him with that, then his dad might have walked in on him being a slob.
By BoxFullOfLazy | 25
I would say tell the boss, but do you really want to deal with that drama? Besides which, I'm sure dad knows how lazy his son is without his employees being tattletales. Is it fair? No, but life seldom is.
Today, my superior gave me a box of ethernet cables which were previously attached to mainframes storing classified data. He requested I cut them in half so that the residual data would leak out. Not only does this guy make twice my salary, there was no convincing him otherwise. We cut them up. FML
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Superga's Classic Cotu sneaker has been featured on countless style blogs but our readers want to know: do they work well for travel? We put them to the test. Check out our Superga sneakers review!
Superga Sneakers Review
The truth is, I'm not a sneakers kind of a girl. I never have been, and despite athleisure being so popular the past few years, this style is just not for me.
Wearing any type of athletic shoe, whether a cute pair of slip ons or trendy Nikes, can look ultra-stylish on so many women but there are only two places I'll wear sneakers: to the gym and on a mountain. Never in the city. Never to the grocery store. Never.
I don't know why, but athletic shoes are just not for me. And it's a shame because I've tried to like them. I really have.
There are so many cute styles, especially as designers have embraced the popularity of athleisure. I love how stylish other women look with their sleek outfits paired ever so casually with a sneaker.
Fortunately, as a traveler, not wearing sneakers has never been an issue for me. In the heat, I wear sandals. In the cold, I wear boots. Just as I would have done at home in Los Angeles.
If I wouldn't wear athletic shoes at home, why would I do this while traveling?
…and then…there was Superga.
Superga Unisex 2750 Cotu Classic Sneaker
What are Superga sneakers?
Superga is an Italian footwear brand that is best known for their classic 2750 Cotu Classic sneaker shown above. The design is over 100 years old but has been transformed over the years to feature new heights, fabrics, and weather-friendly options, too.
The Cotu looks like a traditional sneaker (think Converse or Keds) but for some reason attracts a wider range of women including fashionistas, celebrities, even royalty.
Many years ago, I first saw a girl wearing a black pair of Supergas in Rome paired with a nice black romper. I couldn't believe how stylish they looked with her chic outfit.
In fact, Kate Middleton was spotted wearing a pair at the London Marathon amongst other places. Perhaps Supergas are the shoes you wear if you don't normally wear sneakers?
The Cotu Classic style seems more polished and put together than a traditional sneaker even though they look so similar. Somehow they're just different.
Superga Unisex 2750 Cotu Classic Sneaker
I turned to our readers and asked them what they had to say about Supergas for travel. They gave them glowing reviews with one reader saying: "I wore them in Italy summer of 2015, most of two weeks. I put Dr. Scholl's gel insoles in them and they were great – I wore them two days straight for tons of walking at the World Expo".
On the other hand, other readers felt that while they are cute to wear at home they found them heavy for travel: "My two cute pairs of Superga stay home. Even with extra insoles they are not comfy enough for me to do all day on my feet. Plus they are soooo much heavier to pack than other similar styles."
With mixed feedback, I decided to try them out for myself. This is my Superga sneakers review:
A day out in England can mean experiencing four seasons in one day, so layering is a must! Love this versatile leather jacket that I can throw over just about anything, while a classic striped sweater and metallic accessories add a stylish flare. Link in bio to shop these products, or check them all out here! ➡ http://liketk.it/2rYsE #liketkit @liketoknow.it What are your must have layering pierces? Share in the comments below!
Fabric: Canvas upper with a rubber sole
Heel Height: 1" midsole
Weight: 14.1 oz
Features: A round toe with several colors available
Weather: Year-round, but not best for super cold or super hot climates
Destinations: Anywhere! They work for long days of shopping or sight-seeing.
How do Superga sneakers fit?
I normally wear a size 7 US and bought size 37 1/2. The shoe fits the exact length of my foot and is true to size based on the Superga size chart shown above. I have a narrow foot and wear the laces tied very tight to have a secure, snug fit.
Are Superga sneakers comfortable?
I find Supergas incredibly comfortable and they have become a staple in my travel wardrobe. They have a soft foot bed making them easy to wear everyday.
I even bought them as a gift for my sister-in-law who works in London and wanted comfortable shoes for her commute. She's been incredibly happy with them after using them almost daily for over six months!
Are Superga shoes supportive?
While Superga Cotu sneakers don't offer built-in arch support, many travelers use either a removable arch insole or gel insole to adjust for their own level of comfort. If you require arch support, you can also try our list of the best travel shoes for arch support!
Are Superga shoes good for travel?
As a traveler that's always looking to pack light, their weight instantly put me off. In fact, this was the only complaint our readers had about these shoes. They all said they were cute but they were heavy.
The weight almost stopped me from traveling with them and I'm so glad I didn't. I wanted to find out why so many women are in love with these shoes.
I wore them on the plane to and from my destination instead of packing them inside my suitcase. Because of this, their weight was no longer an issue as a traveler.
As I've mentioned them before, they are so stylish and well-loved by many so if you're happy with light support and comfortable yet casual chic shoes, these are a good option for travel! However, if you need arch support, choose from these shoes instead.
How to wear Superga sneakers
I'm so glad I gave these sneakers a shot! I ended up wearing them all summer in England for cool days with minimal rain. They are ideal shoes for mild weather travels, cool summers, and light rain. They are still holding up, despite my wearing them all over town just about every day.
They're ultra-stylish and seem to go well with all my clothing. They're also celebrity and blogger approved. For some reason, Superga sneakers have been the only exception to this rule.
I even tried fashionable leather sneakers but they still didn't feel right. My classic Supergas in grey have somehow transcended my dislike of sneakers (or athletic shoes).
When classic, cozy and a hint of menswear all come together. Featuring one of my all-time favorite button up shirts, Zella leggings (a huge TFG favorite!) and my trusty sneakers. This will keep me comfortable all day! Link in bio to shop the post, or feel free to check it out here ➡ http://liketk.it/2rZVW #liketkit @liketoknow.it
Where to buy Superga sneakers
You can buy Superga sneakers directly on their website, Nordstrom, or Zappos. I bought mine on Amazon UK although they're also available on Amazon US.
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Ultimately, as someone that does not wear sneakers or any type of athletic shoe, I have seriously fallen in love with these shoes!!!
They've traveled practically everywhere with me the past year and I even took them to the Galapagos. They've also become my go-to summer shoe in England and a no-brainer option for days or trips where I'll be encountering a variety of weather including light rain.
They are 100% TFG Approved! If you are looking for an easy to wear, neutral shoe that you can use in a variety of settings and weather (and you don't need arch support), the Superga Cotu Classic is a must!
When a pair of shoes is both cute and comfortable, you know you've got yourself a keeper. Link in bio to check out my latest video for @tpsytv where I talk all about my favorite travel friendly finds! A versatile pair of sneakers is definitely one of them, with one of my favorites being the Cotu sneaker from @supergausa. What are your favorite shoes for travel? Share in the comments below! #travelfashiongirl
Shoe Packing Tips
Determining how to pack shoes for travel can be difficult especially if you're trying to pack light. To make it easier, start by choosing a container such as a shoe bag then pack according to your type of luggage.
Whether you have a front loading or top loading backpack, it is important to put your shoes in first, at the bottom. If you're planning to pack shoes in a rolling carryon, remember that it's packed sideways so it is important to note how it functions when it is upright. Most often, your shoes will need to be packed close to the wheels, so that the luggage maintains its balance in transit.
To store, use washable shoe bags, gallon size ziploc bags, or plastic shower caps to keep your belongings separate from your shoes.
See our suggested travel shoes here:
- 40 Top Travel Shoe Brands
- 21 Most Comfortable Travel Shoes
- Cute and Comfortable Sightseeing Shoes
- Cute and Comfortable Ballet Flats
- Cute and Comfortable Sandals for Travel
- Waterproof Boots for Rain and Snow
- Best Walking Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis
Do you have these shoes? Share your Superga sneakers review in the comments!
For cute comfortable shoes for travel, please read:
- How to Choose the Best Shoes for Travel
- Best Shoes for Plantas Fasciitis
- Where to Shop for Comfort Shoes
- 21 Most Comfortable Shoes Travel Bloggers Swear By


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Monday, January 2, 2012
Happy 2012
It's already Jan 2012. Here's wishing you all a happy, healthy, prosperous and creative New Year. The New Year starts with new hope and expectations with the Aviskar 2012, East Meets West. The last day of 2011 was a very fitting end as I got a letter of my grant being approved.
Yes, I had applied for a grant to represent Singapore in Aviskar 2012 and it has come through. A big thank you to Singapore International Foundation, for giving me, this opportunity. I am now officially representing my Lion city state in an exhibition being held in what is the birth city of both my parents. My family and friends are very proud and happy with this turn of events. However after each little baby step that I make I look back and see him, my father. I am sure he is watching me and is happy for me. Often the very thought of him smiling at my small achievements is what keeps me going.
While the last one and a half months have been a fitting end to a very busy year I will now have to get down and get my hands dirty. Yes have not hit the canvas during the long vacation. However it has been very fulfilling as I got a lot of fodder to click during the holiday. I have collected on my stock pile for some upcoming work of art and hope to do some more in January when I attend the show in Kolkata.
So here's looking forward to a very promising 2012 with a lovely quote by Khalil Gibran.
"Art is a step from what is obvious and well-known toward what is arcane and concealed".
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Congrats Joyotee for all your achievements. I am sure your father would have been very proud. Your work is true tribute to your dad.
- January 13, 2012 at 12:29 AM
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ZAMBIA risks becoming a Mafia state where corrupt and criminal elements gang up against independent public institutions to cover their clandestine activities, says governance activist Nicholas Phiri.
Phiri, executive director of Zitukule Consortium, said the organisation was concerned that the leadership of the Financial Intelligence Centre has been on the receiving end of unwarranted attacks from some sections of society following the revelation of systematic criminal activities involving "politically exposed persons".
Zitukule is a consortium of 16 non-governmental organisation that promote good governance and human rights.
Reacting to attacks on the FIC's 2017 revelations in the Money laundering, terrorist financing trends report, Phiri stated that some of the people attacking the centre's leadership were subjects of questionable dealings bordering on fraud which they had not fully accounted for.
"We have noted with concern that the leadership of the Financial Intelligence Centre has been on the receiving end of unwarranted attacks from some sections of society following the revelation of systematic criminal activities by the centre involving especially politically exposed persons. As Zitukule Consortium, we are concerned that those attacking the Centre have shown more anger at the act of publishing the trends report that exposes theft, corruption and all manner of graft in public resource management than they have shown anger at the looting going on in the public space. We find this behaviour very strange," Phiri said.
Phiri further said it was unacceptable that corrupt elements should today become champions of the law.
"Zambia risks becoming a Mafia state where corrupt and criminal elements in the domain of the state, government and civil society gang up with economic interest groups against public good and independent public institutions to cover their clandestine activities. Some of the people attacking the leadership of the centre are subjects of questionable dealings bordering on fraud, which they have not fully accounted for. It is therefore unacceptable that such elements should today become champions of the law which in essence they don't have respect for simply because it threatens to expose their illicit activities."
Phiri insisted that the FIC report was and is in line with public and national interest, saying any law that facilitates instead of discourages theft must be trashed.
"From where we stand, the FIC report was and is in line with public and national interest. While respect for the law is imperative for good governance, it must serve the best interest of the populace. Any law that facilitates instead of discourages theft must be trashed. Nowhere does the FIC Act criminalise publication of public interest information. We are calling upon all well-meaning Zambians to question those attacking the centre whose interest they are serving. What is happening today is testimony that if citizens continue to remain on the sidelines of governance, those involved in graft will stop at nothing to defend their looting ways. It's time to say enough is enough," said Phiri.
In the report, the Financial Intelligence Centre said in 2017 alone, Zambia lost K4.5 billion (US$450 million) through financial crimes, and that such money has been laundered.
"In 2017, the Centre analysed and disseminated a total of 425 reports to local law enforcement agencies. The majority of cases were disseminated on the grounds of suspected tax evasion and corruption. The amount of estimated losses related to the above violations in 2017 was K4.5 billion," FIC director-general Mary Tshuma said during the launch of the report.
"These are very serious 'revelations'. USD450 million is a lot of money to lose to criminals in one year. If such money is put to proper utilisation, so many poor Zambians would benefit. We can build schools, hospitals, dual carriageways and even airports and be able to remunerate civil servants."
Since the revelations, Tshuma and FIC have been under attack with former finance minister Alexander Chikwanda saying the centre is being insincere and giving raw, if not misleading, information. Meanwhile, PF media director Sunday Chanda on Monday accused FIC of grandstanding and playing to the gallery when they released the report to the public.
Chanda, in a statement, stated that there was nothing wrong with the FIC if it played the role it was established for.
"The Financial Intelligence Unit was established in November 2010 by an Act of Parliament. It's a national agency designated and mandated to receive, request, analyse, and disseminate disclosure of information concerning money laundering, terrorist financing, and other serious suspected crimes to competent authorities for purposes of investigations.
According to the Act that establishes the Centre (Financial Intelligence Centre No. 46 of 2010 and Act no.4 of 2016) the FIC gathers this information from banks, financial institutions and others but must submit such information to law Enforcement Agencies and investigative wings and similar foreign entities related to cross border and international crimes," stated Chanda.
"We have however noted with concern Mr Elias Chipimo, an Oxford university lawyer, who is on a clear mission to mislead and misinform the general public. Indeed If Mr. Chipimo was serious, he would have known that the Financial Intelligence Centre exists to collect raw information and as such its reports are nothing but intelligence reports whose contents are not prosecutorial in nature.
Reports by FIC are not prosecutorial in nature and any lawyer knows it! Mr. Chipimo ought to know that there are reports pointing to the FIC sending demands that lawyers or their accountants should disclose financial transactions related to their clients and such details should also include source of funds for amounts and business transactions above $5,000.00.
Mr. Chipimo ought to know that there are reports pointing to the FIC requesting selected estate agencies to disclose to them any civil servants above the position of Assistant Directors, Ministers and any magistrates and judges, who had recently bought a property. Mr. Chipimo ought to have known that the order to compel banks to report all clients' transactions beyond the threshold of $5,000.00 has also instilled fear that businesses might begin to conduct transactions outside the banking and formal systems thereby creating a thriving black market and parallel economy."
He stated that Chipimo should have known that in the manner FIC seeks to conduct itself, many had expressed concern whether this was the reincarnation of the feared Special Investigations Team for Economy and Trade (SITET) under UNIP, a terror monster used by the then one-party-state to terrorise businesses and political enemies under the cover of investigating economic crimes.
"Mr Chipimo ought to know that the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is exactly that! An intelligence arm of the State specialising in gathering and providing information related to suspected financial and economic crimes and also help alert or flag financial support to terrorism activities. But contrary to innuendos by Mr Chipimo and others, the FIC: Is not a law enforcement agency; its information is raw and not prosecution material as it is intelligence information and usually sourced from third-parties. This information, however, is actionable, but would require further investigations and verification to make it meet the pre-trial stage standard. At this stage, like all intelligence information, it is not fit for prosecution but for information and leads. This information has to be further processed and should not be put out to the public as it alerts the alleged criminal suspect and also endangers opportunities and effort to a successful prosecution," stated Chanda.
"Many are concerned at the grand-standing and populist manner the FIC has taken to even jeopardise in its work by making these unverified, un-researched information to the gallery."


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Saturday, October 16, 2010
Beautiful Towns # 6 - Gyor, Hungary
Gyor is 90 minutes by train from Budapest, making it a suitable full-day trip from the capital. Trains run frequently to Vienna, also 90 minutes away by train, which makes Gyor a suitable stopover while travelling between the two capitals.
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It's day 9 of the 31 Day Challenge 2014 and the theme is RAINBOW!!!!
I'm so pumped, I love doing rainbow nails! I know you guys don't see many on my blog but trust me, combining all those colors just makes me all happy inside :)
Ready to see what I came up with???
I started by painting on the red section with a small nail art brush and OPI Big Apple Red. Then I followed the line and created the rest using OPI Juice Bar Hopping, OPI Candlelight, OPI You Are So Outta Lime!, Nina Ultra Pro Blue Blaze, and OPI Push & Pur-Pull. Once all of the lines were created I top coated with a super secret special holographic topcoat... hint, it's mine and it's part of my soon to be released Halloween collection and it may or may not glow in the dark ;) After that I sealed everything in with a generous coat of Essie Good To Go!
So how about that holographic top coat?! It may be my favorite from my Halloween collection from my brand The Little LacquerBean! Keep an eye out for the release date, it's coming up soon! But for now feel free to check out the store and check out my Welcome To The Country Fair Collection and my variety of nail vinyls HERE!
But I'm super loving on these nails and I'm so heartbroken that I will have to take them off in just a few short hours!! I guess I have to have fun with them while I can! ;)
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ETF Securities Launches Sterling-Hedged Commodities Solution For UK Investors - 14 New Exchange-Traded Commodities Listed On The London Stock Exchange
ETF Securities has on Friday 2 March launched a range of 14 new sterling-hedged Exchange Traded Commodities (ETCs) on the London Stock Exchange. The products are designed to mitigate the effects of currency volatility in the portfolios of sterling-based investors by reducing exposure to the US dollar - the currency in which most commodities are priced.
- New ETCs track the performance of the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Pound Sterling Hedged Daily Total Return <http:/
/ www.djindexes.com/ commodity/ ?go=literature> SM and its sub-indexes.
- The indexes are designed to reflect, as closely as possible, returns that would be generated if the underlying commodities were purchased in US dollars.
- Foreign exchange exposure is hedged on a daily rather than monthly basis, in order to improve tracking performance.
- A convenient, efficient solution to help mitigate unwanted currency exposure.
- Each of the 14 new products carries an MER (management expense ratio) of 0.49%.
- Supported by multiple swap counterparties and fully collateralised.
The table below illustrates how the daily hedge has provided better tracking than a monthly hedge over the period from 31 January 2007 to 31 January 2012. It takes the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity IndexSM - expressed in US dollars - and compares it with the returns from the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Pound Sterling Hedged DailySM and the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Pound Sterling HedgedSM which is hedged monthly.
In short, a daily hedge can reduce slippage significantly. This is an important consideration for investors against a background of a rise in Sterling volatility seen over recent decades. It is currently sitting at around 9% p.a.[1] While volatility has declined from a peak of over 18% p.a. following the financial crisis, it remains an important determinant of asset price returns. Threats to the fragile global recovery like the Eurozone debt crisis have the potential to reignite currency volatility, in turn causing greater uncertainty for portfolio returns.
ETF Securities' sterling-hedged ETCs are issued by ETFS Hedged Commodities Securities Limited, a Jersey-based entity specifically created to issue currency-hedged ETCs. The ETCs track the Pound Sterling Hedged Daily versions of the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index <http:/
[1] Calculated as the 12-month average volatility of daily returns, annualised.
The 14 sterling-hedged ETCs are as follows:
Commenting, Neil Jamieson, Head of UK Sales, ETF Securities (UK) Limited, said:
"These new sterling-hedged commodity products enhance our existing range of commodity investment solutions. There are many sterling-based investors who wish to hedge out currency risk. Our Exchange Traded Commodities that track Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Pound Sterling Hedged DailySM will provide these investors with an innovative and effective solution. The products will also appeal to those investors who actively manage currency exposure with a view to enhancing overall investment returns."
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The musings of a feminist humanitarian worker cruising around the world
Sunday, January 02, 2011
Changes in 2011
As you may have noticed - 2010 was not a great year for me as far as writing and being creative... I was on sick leave for five months due to a combination of stress from work (non stop travel, Haitian earthquakes, and human resource problems at my org) and from personal grief over the illness and death of my father in 2009 and it definitely impacted my ability to put my thoughts down on paper (or the computer!).
Although I had adventures and traveled a lot in 2010, I couldn't find it in me to write as much as I used to... for the record, I did manage to hit several new countries this year and most of them were for pleasure and fun, not work*. It was odd not to visit Africa this year - although my time in Haiti and India were certainly memorable. 2011 should bring some big changes... I've accepted a job with the Norwegian Refugee Council and will be seconded to the United Nations as a Gender-based Violence Regional Training Manager for Asia. I'll be working on building capacity in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Nepal to fight gender-based violence and I'll be moving to Bangkok, Thailand!
Its a big change - but I think I needed something. Although I have learned a lot in the big humanitarian agency where I currently work, its never really been a good fit for me - the lack of prioritization on women's issues, the reluctance to do advocacy, and the byzantine office politics and proud refusal to professionalize has undermined my own belief in my abilities and I feel stagnant. I'm not sure that this new job will be perfect - are there any "perfect" jobs out there? And I will miss Amsterdam and Europe and my lovely colleagues from my current job but I am ready to try something new. Thai cooking classes, meeting Afghan women's organizations, and working for the Scandinavians... lets see how it goes! Wish me luck and pack your bags and come to visit in 2011!!!
*Here's my travel itinerary from 2010:
January: Kerala, Delhi, and Manipur India
February: Istanbul and Selcuk Turkey
March: Port-au-Prince, Haiti and London and Liverpool, UK
April: Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina
May: Edinburgh, Scotland, Paris, France and Texel and Verschelling in the Frisian Islands of Holland
June: Berlin, Germany and Gdansk, Poland
July: Paris, France
August: Copenhagen, Denmark
September: Tuscany, Italy and Bologna, Italy
October: Berlin, Germany and Prague, Czech Republic
November: Ghent, Belgium, Maastricht, Netherlands and Berlin, Germany
December: London and Swindon, UK
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The Rams will now turn to 34 year old Shaun Hill. Hill has been a backup his entire career and has only seen playing time in 4 games over the past 3 seasons.
With Hill under center, the team will likely rely heavily on Zac Stacy, which should move him up in ADP. Also rookie Tre Mason out of Auburn should see extended playing time as well. Benjamin Cunningham and Isaiah Pead could compete for carries too.
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Sade is Back
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The last album the band released was in 2010 with "Soldier of Love." Fans everywhere, including myself, are ready for the return of Sade after eight years without the voice that calms waters and blooms flowers.
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I'm looking at the recipe in an e-mail I just received; I don't think it's posted on this site yet. It's from Aretha Frankenstein's in Chattanooga, and it calls for cornstarch in the batter. Recipe instructions call for letting the batter sit 30 minutes. Can I make this the night before and still get a good result in the morning - or the next evening?
I just looked at the recipe and it calls for baking powder and baking soda along with the corn starch. I'm thinking that letting the batter sit for 30 mins is because that time allows the baking powder to react with the other ingredients in the batter causing some of the leavening process to occur. Baking powder also reacts to heat as well allowing more leavening to happen. I think if you let the batter rest much longer than 30 min, such as overnight, the leavening power of the baking powder will be reduced resulting in a not so fluffy waffle.
I've never tried resting the batter for that long (as you may recall, I'm not so good at planning breakfast the night before) -- but, to be honest, in that case I think you'd be better off with an overnight yeasted waffle. Marion Cunningham's is a good one -- see it in action here on Amateur Gourmet: http://bit.ly/hHVsIx
The problem is with the leavening -- I worry that longer rested batter would fall flat. The baking powder -- if it's double-acting -- would react first when it comes in contact with water and second when it's heated in the waffle iron. The baking soda will react as soon as it hits the acid (in this case, buttermilk and perhaps acids present in the baking powder). Altogether, I'm guessing after several hours you'll be working with a lot less leavening power than after those first 30 minutes.
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I often make these and let the batter rest overnight in the refrigerator with no issue. They are just as crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside as after a 30 minute rest.
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Bicyclists Who Hit Pedestrians Could Face Serious Charges
Bicyclists may face more serious criminal charges for failing to ride their bikes responsibly, following a recent case involving a San Francisco man who became the first bicyclist in the United States ever to be convicted of felony vehicular manslaughter. The bicyclist plowed through an intersection and collided with a man who later died of his injuries.
Case Could Set a Precedent
Since the conviction was announced last month, biking blogs and other transportation safety advocates have been abuzz with related discussions, including the difficulties that bikers face on the streets. The case could set precedent for how other municipalities, including those in Florida, handle cases of vehicular homicide involving a bicycle.
Chris Bucchere, 37, agreed to plead guilty to felony vehicular manslaughter in order to avoid jail time. In California, felony vehicular manslaughter carries a possible sentence of up to six years in prison; misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter is punishable by up to a year in jail. In exchange for his guilty plea, the bicyclist avoids jail time and instead has been ordered to perform 1,000 hours of community service and will be on three years of probation.
Bicyclist Collided With 71-year-old
Bucchere was riding his bike in the Castro neighborhood on March 29, 2012, when he encountered an intersection with crossing pedestrians. Prosecutors say Bucchere had already run a couple of red lights before he ran a third red light, colliding with 71-year-old Sutchi Hui, who was crossing with his wife. Hui suffered blunt force trauma and died a few days later from his injuries.
"This tragic death caused by a bicyclist illustrates the worst-case scenario when traffic laws are not obeyed," District Attorney George Gascón said.
Defense Says Bicyclist Crossed on Yellow Light
The defense attorney said Bucchere went through the intersection when the street light was still yellow. However, prosecutors said surveillance cameras showed that Bucchere did not try to stop and ran the red light. They also said some witnesses reported the bicyclist running through stop signs and red lights minutes before the accident.
Bucchere further complicated his case when he posted his thoughts on an online bicyclists message board after the accident, evidence which prosecutors used against him.
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"I was already way too committed to stop ... I couldn't see a line through the crowd and I couldn't stop, so I laid it down and just plowed through the crowded crosswalk in the least-populated place I could find," the post said. "... I hope he ends up OK."
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Good Morning America viewers were shocked by anchor Robin Roberts' announcement earlier today: After beating breast cancer five years ago, Roberts is now battling myelodysplastic syndrome, a disease of the blood and bone marrow. Frustratingly, like Sheryl Crow's brain tumor, the disease was actually caused by Roberts' breast cancer treatments.
Roberts has pretty much the most amazing outlook ever:
"My doctors tell me I'm going to beat this -- and I know it's true," she says.
And she does have a lot going for her -- Roberts is younger and in better shape than most people who are diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, and she already has a bone marrow donor lined up in the form of her sister.
But what is myelodysplastic syndrome, exactly?
Well, it's pretty rare, for one thing (which is why you probably haven't heard of it before). Myelodysplastic syndrome is a disease that prevents the bone marrow from making enough healthy blood cells. Symptoms can include fatigue and shortness of breath, as well as looking paler than usual and bruising easily.
If you're thinking that description hits frighteningly close to home, don't get too worried. The list of risk factors is fairly short: Previous chemotherapy or radiation treatment, exposure to chemicals and/or heavy metals, and being a male over the age of 60.
Roberts starts pre-treatment (chemotherapy) today for her bone marrow transplant later this year.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Robin!
Have you ever heard of myelodysplastic syndrome?
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Clock out of work early on Fridays, round up your office buddies or friends, and head to GPub to kick off your weekend. Enjoy ½ priced apps in the bar area, specials on buckets of beer, and free table games from 2pm-6pm!
GPub is celebrating The Playoffs all month long, leading up to our Beer Bowl 53 party on Sunday, February 3rd!
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The "debugbu" command allows the user to set or check the debug flags used by libbu. With no arguments, the debugbu command displays all the possible settings for the bu_debug flag and the current value. When a hex_code is supplied, that value is used as the new value for bu_debug. Similar debug commands for other BRL-CAD libraries are debuglib for librt and debugnmg for the NMG portion of librt.
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The LAUNCH is a free event for all ages! Whether you have been to Michiana Christian Camp 100 times or this is your first time, this event is designed for you! Tours, games, inflatables, food, friends, a photo booth, all to celebrate the upcoming summer. Bring a friend and come play the day away!
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International Special Events Society (ISES) Greater Chicago Chapter and HeresChicago.com Forge Strategic Partnership to Reach Common Business Goals
Continuously seeking new ways to create engagement and exposure,
two Chicago hospitality mainstays find partnership a "special event" in itself.
CHICAGO, IL– August 9, 2012 – International Special Events Society – Greater Chicago Chapter (ISES-Chicago) and HeresChicago.com, an online resource for event managers — two high profile organizations within the Chicago events community — announced today the development of a strategic partnership designed to support mutual business objectives.
ISES-Chicago is an international organization dedicated to furnishing education, ethics and standards for professionals in all disciplines of the special events industry. As a longtime member of ISES-Chicago, an accomplished entrepreneur and a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), HeresChicago.com's CEO Jim Grillo saw an opportunity to forge a strategic partnership that would benefit both organizations. With a business that is built upon development of strategic relationships between event planners and service providers, Grillo tapped into his own experience to help develop a framework focused on optimizing respective resources and exposure.
"As a longstanding member of ISES and an active representative of the special events community, I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to team up with ISES-Chicago. Our collaboration on outreach programs will expedite the growth and increased exposure we're both striving to attain. For HeresChicago.com, this partnership is a special event in itself!" Grillo said.
Seeking new ways to create audience engagement and generate brand exposure, both organizations found that teaming up would help them reach respective business goals more effectively than attempting to reach them on their own. As both organizations spearhead respective marketing communications and event initiatives, they will join forces to extend their outreach and growth opportunities through such activities as email campaigns, events and social media.
ISES-Chicago's President, Bob Moisan, shares in Grillo's enthusiasm for the strategic partnership. "ISES-Chicago is continuously seeking ways to educate, inspire and connect our members with new ideas, people and markets. Partnering with HeresChicago.com furthers this initiative and supports a long-standing member in the process." He continued, "We're thrilled to work with Jim Grillo and look forward to enjoying mutual success from this partnership for the next two years, and for many years to come."
About ISES
The International Special Events Society is comprised of over 5,000 professionals in over thirty-five countries representing special event producers (from festivals to trade shows), caterers, decorators, florists, destination management companies, rental companies, special effects experts, tent suppliers, audio-visual technicians, party and convention coordinators, balloon artists, educators, journalists, hotel sales manager, specialty entertainers, convention center managers, photographers, entertainers and many more. For more information, visit ileachicago.com or email Bob Moisan at email@example.com.
About HeresChicago.com
Launched in 2004, HeresChicago.com is Chicago's preferred online resource for meeting and event planners seeking Chicago solutions for their meetings, events, client outings, corporate activities, ground transportation needs and meeting and event services. President and founder Jim Grillo, CMP (certified meeting professional) is an accomplished meetings industry leader. Grillo served as President of Meeting Professionals International – Chicago Area Chapter, President of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association of Illinois, and as a committee member for several industry organizations. Grillo is the recipient of the 2008 Emmy Award, Alternate Media/News; 2008 Supplier Hall of Fame Award, Illinois Meetings & Events; and 2009 individual Hall of Fame Award, Meeting Professionals International – Chicago Area Chapter. He is a frequent contributor to industry conferences and publications. For more information, call 630.916.8000 ext. 3, or visit the blog at www.hereschicago.com.


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These are a couple of examples of collage and the use of mixed media that express emotions through colours and layers of images spilling from people.
The influx of colour on this old image really makes the emotion that the boy is feeling for the dog felt to the audience. It adds feeling and emotion to the image.
This is a concept I am very interested in and intend to use it in this project. It will be time consuming but will deliver really impressive results.


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- Description
Product findability is the key factor of Success in E-commerce site. Customers are accustomed to finding results quickly and (mainly) accurately from search engines, and will expect a similar experience on e-commerce sites.
Often users don't know exactly how to spell a name of a particular product. That's why searching tips help them greatly to enter the proper search phrase and eventually find what they are looking for. Advance search with Autocomplete suggestions extension lets you instantly deliver most relevant search results, thus helping your customers quickly find the products they need.
This extension is simple to setup and provides advance feature to search your entire product catalog. This make sure that your customers see only the most relevant results when they search for any keyword. Along with search, extension also provide the autocomplete suggestion of search, which make easy for the user to search for specific product. On top of all feature, this extension also provide the autocomplete search suggestion in admin also, helping administrator to manage product more easily.
Advance Search with Autocomplete Suggestions also includes the following useful features.
Extension Key Features:
1. Priority attributes - the king of search features, this allows you to assign Priority values to searchable attributes to order their importance. At the same time you can improve search process by setting search priority for attributes.
2. Sophisticated Autocomplete and Autosuggest features with AngularJS.
3. Increase sales with more relevant search results.
4. Choose the search operate you prefer - Magento advance search module enables you select the search operate you prefer – 'OR' or 'AND'. Please feel free to choose the one which suits you best.
5. Highlight the searched words in the results.
6. Multiple layout with 'List' or 'Grid' choose the one which suits you best.
7. Autocomplete suggestion in admin for the search of Orders. Customers and products.
Priority Attributes
Priority attributes are the key to dialing in your search results just how you want them. This magento extension puts the power in your hands and allows you to decide which attributes are more important. For example, if product name and brand are more important than text found in the description, simply assign those attributes a higher Priority.
AutoComplete Suggestions
Auto complete feature now includes frequently used words and phrases and is a complete overhaul of the default Magento functionality. The Advanced Search extension uses a smart algorithm to build phrases consisting of up to 3 words by default (this is a configurable option). Our auto suggest feature automatically offers the best suggested phrase in case of a typo or a bad search term. This increases the likelihood that user will find what they are looking for and provides great product discovery opportunities.
Search Operate
By default, when user enters multiple keywords in the search box, Magento searches for products containing ANY of the search keywords. This often leads to search results which do not accurately show what users are really looking for. As an example, a user is searching for red shoes and enters "red shoes" as their search term. Default Magento search will find everything that contains word "red" and everything that contains word "shoes".
This Magento extension modifies the default search behavior to show only products that contain ALL search keywords. Going back the example above, this mean users will see only products that have both "red" and "shoes" in the product title or description. This leads to more accurate search results, happier customers and more orders!
Fast and convenient search
- Powered with Angular JS - Magento Search Autocomplete makes your store search much faster as it is Angular JS based and doesn't load your full database of products, only those that have been matched.
- Open search result link in a new window - Product page will be opened in a new window will be refreshed after a customer clicks the required product link in the drop down list.
- Limit items displayed in the drop down list - You can specify the number of products to be displayed in search results list. To see all products that match search terms, visitors should click the "View All" button.
Installation Steps
Step 1. Check Permissions.
Make sure the ''app'', ''js'', ''lib'' and ''skin'' directories of your Magento and all directories inside it have full written permissions or set permissions on the each directory equal to 777 or 0777.
Important! Change all permissions back after installation.
Step 2. Upload files.
Unzip and upload all content of the extension folder to the root folder of your Magento website using FTP client. On the request whether existing files (folders) should be replaced – select Yes.
In case you use non-default package for your design and skin, please upload all the files in theme package folder.
Step 3. Clear Cache.
Update cache in case it is enabled. (System ? Cache Management).
Step 4. Re-login.
Log out and Log in back into Magento admin panel (back office).
Congratulations, the installation was successful!
In case you face any problems during the installation, please use Contact us Form or let Zealousweb team help you with installation (paid service).
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text: I enjoyed a lot of this cowboy romance. I received this book for free and I chose to review it. I've given it a 4* rating. Most of the story was really good but it had a little too much sexual content for me. This is not for the under 18 readers.


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Oishi - Japanese for tastes good. Here you'll find pictures of good food, where to get it, and occasionally a recipe.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Kirin Restaurant - Downtown
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LOL!!! The did convert the atrium to a restaurant and built around it!!! I think Kirin is over-rated and over-priced...but very nice ambiance!!!ReplyDelete
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Haha, I thought so....definitely over-rated and over-priced. I just posted this, you must be online right now!
Hehehe! I was!!! I was surfing through my daily routine...my blogroll!!! Hahahah!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 27, 2011 at 5:18 AM
Pete, when I get there next month, let's go to Imperial Chinese Restaurant for the Dim Sum. My late dad used to have me drive him to downtown every sunday to get away from the Dim Sum crowd in Richmond to have Dim Sum in Downtown.ReplyDelete
Also, let's visit Snow Garden again on Richards and Pender.
Hey Eric,ReplyDelete
Definitely man, it's been a while since we last went so I want to see if they're still good.


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Moving day has come and gone and we've finally arrived in Nova Scotia. Thank goodness that part is over!
What a long day Monday was. The movers arrived at about 10 a.m. and after taking stock of all that was to be moved, the four men started right in.
We had a light dusting of snow the day before but that didn't seem to bother them one bit. They laid down protective blankets so as not to dirty or scratch the floors.
The moving van was huge. All our belongings barely took up a third of the truck which simply amazed me. It was like they were putting together a jigsaw puzzle the way they squeezed things into the tiniest spaces. Everything was wrapped in protective blankets except for the boxes and I think they must have used close to 250 blankets.
Piece by piece, our belongings were loaded onto the truck.
Never did I think I would see the day when I could see through the walls of boxes.
Slowly but surely they were loaded onto the moving truck. Poor Mac. He just didn't get it and preferred to stay outside on the back deck while they were emptying the main floor. Even his bed was put on the truck!
And the house became emptier…
And emptier…and cleaner too!
By 5:30 p.m. it was all over and the house was bare.
Friends of ours who own a B & B invited us to spend our last night with them. Mr. PQ, Mac and I crashed not long after we arrived.
We were on the road by 3:30 a.m. It turned out to be a glorious day for driving…clear, bright and sunny. Although it had been our intention to make the drive in two days, because of the weather, we decided to press onward and crossed over into Nova Scotia around 3:00 p.m.
Just up ahead…
I can see it…
There it is…
Our new home!
Two hours later we arrived at our house in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia where the temperature was in the mid 40's and 'balmy' for this time of year.
Everything was just as we had left it 9 days before. After 15+ hours of driving, we were in bed not long after arriving.
Our furniture arrives on Saturday and I wish we were more ready for it. There's still a lot of painting and cosmetic work to do before we actually take the time to unpack anything but the essentials. We're hoping to make a huge dent in our "to do" list over the next little while.
Because of all that's been going on in our lives over the last couple of months with respect to our move, I must apologize for the fact that there will be no FFF (First Friday Freebie) this month. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I will have my studio set up by the 20th, in time for Block 6 of Raggedy & Friends BOM.
So, we're here…in body for sure…but I think my mind found it's way into one of the boxes. And with my luck, it'll probably be in the last one to be unpacked! *wink*
Honestly, I'd rather be stitching!
Kaaren ♥


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Mighty Snake is a cordless motorized drain snake that can quickly clear clogged pipes and drains. Does it really work? Here is my Mighty Snake review.
About Mighty Snake
Mighty Snake is a portable drain snake with a spinning coil head that removes clogs at the pull of a trigger. The official product website is mightysnake.com, which was registered in January 2017. The screenshot below shows how the product website looked in December 2017.
Claims & Features
- Easily resolves slow drains and tough clogs
- Removal of stoppers is not required
- Compact and portable
- Just insert the snake and pull the trigger (no plungers or chemicals)
- Cleaning up is simple and quick (reverse action unravels the removed clog)
- Will not harm pipes or sinks
Mighty Snake costs $19.99 + $5.99 P&H for a total of $25.98. There is an optional double offer for a separate fee of $9.99 which will increase the total to $35.97.
Mighty Snake Review
About six weeks ago I stated that I had never seen an As Seen on TV drain snake before – and now I have seen two in late 2017. That first item was Spin Plumber, a snake attachment that can be used with any power drill. Today I'm looking at Mighty Snake, which uses a similar design but is a self-contained unit.
Mighty Snake looks like a small power drill with a small drain snake as its attachment. To use Mighty Snake, you simply press the button as you would with a power drill, and insert the snake into your problem drain. The metal coil at the end will grab hair and debris, which can be easily removed. Because of its coil design, Mighty Snake will probably be best at removing hair, rather than buildup along the walls of the pipes.
Keep in mind that Mighty Snake will only reach clogs that are within a couple of feet from the opening. Clogs deeper than that will be out of reach. You'll also want to disengage the unit before pulling debris out of the drain, or you could end up wearing bits of grime.
I wouldn't expect Mighty Snake to be made of the highest quality materials, but because clogs are usually an infrequent problem, I would expect this to be sufficient to get the job done. Mighty Snake offers the typical As Seen on TV "double offer" in which you can add a second Mighty Snake for another $10. This extra fee is not refundable, should you decide not to keep it. I doubt most consumers would have enough use for something like this to warrant paying for a second unit.
Although the website for Mighty Snake was registered back in January 2017, I have only recently seen it advertising, which tells me this could be a test-marketed item. If that's the case, you may want to exercise a bit of patience during the shipping process. You may be interested in my video below discussing some ways that some companies test market As Seen on TV items.
This Cobra 25-Foot Power Snake also attaches to a power drill and is designed to clear drains of hair and other debris. If cost is a factor, you may want to take a look at this $7 drain auger that has pretty good ratings for its price range.
Your Mighty Snake Reviews
Have you used Mighty Snake or something like it? Leave a comment below and a star rating above to let us know your thoughts.


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Inclusion is an approach, commonly known within education, in which individuals with and without disabilities participate in the same setting. Inclusive programs for children operate based on the theory that engaging children with and without disabilities together is not only socially just but will also positively affect all children. Positive outcomes for children, including social and emotional development and appreciation for diversity, can spread through the community to help families form inclusive relationships as well.
My primary research involves understanding how interactive technology might help increase opportunities for inclusion in early childhood, such that all children with and without disabilities can equally, actively, and meaningfully participate in the same setting. As I work with young children (age 4-6) in this research, I have specifically focused on how technology can support children with inclusive play, or play among children with diverse abilities and needs. I strongly believe that every child has the right to play and participate equally in play.
Based on formative research in which I volunteered in an inclusive kindergarten classroom, ran design workshops with children with diverse needs, and surveyed and interviewed parents and early childhood educators, I designed* and developed an interactive, cooperative photography-based tablet application that aims to support children with inclusive play. This application, called Incloodle, prompts children to play together and talk about their emotions, likes, and dislikes to learn about each other and their similarities and differences. It involves photography because of how it can be used as a tool to model different emotions and as a tool for reflection.
Using Incloodle, I investigated how specific design features (i.e., technology-enforced cooperation, in-app characters, and joint photography) can support children with inclusive play in a short-term laboratory study. I am in the process of iterating on the design of Incloodle, and soon I will deploy the application into inclusive classrooms to study its use in situ.
You can watch another short video on how Incloodle works here:
You can also check out a longer presentation I gave on Incloodle as part of the UW College of Education and Haring Center DUBs Talks (Develop, Understand Build).
*Incloodle art / visual design by Lucas Colusso, ©Liz Aragon, & myself.