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Reading Workshop Correlation:
NBPTS Standards
Workshop Correlation to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
|NBPTS Proposition
|Reading Horizons Online Reading Workshop
|Proposition 2:
Teachers Know the Subjects They Teach and How to Teach Those Subjects to Students
If one cardinal precept of teaching is a commitment to the welfare and education of young people, the other is a commitment to subject matter. Accomplished teachers are dedicated to exposing students to the social, cultural, ethical and physical worlds in which they live, and they use the subjects they teach as entrees into those worlds. Thus, elementary teachers know about geography and its relationship to commerce and history. Foreign language teachers know how language and culture interact and fuse. But, it is not sufficient that teachers know the facts that fall into these different content domains. Understanding subject matter entails more than being able to recite lists of dates, multiplication tables, or rules of grammar.
The teaching of reading requires considerable expertise. The content of the Reading Horizons Online Reading Workshop increases teacher expertise in multiple areas of effective reading instruction. Elementary teachers who have knowledge of social, cultural, ethical and physical worlds as well as considerable expertise in the teaching of reading will not only be able to open doors of learning for their students but will be able to empower them with the ability to open new doors as they independently explore unlimited landscapes of learning.
|Proposition 3:
Teachers are Responsible for Managing and Monitoring Student Learning
Professional teachers hold high expectations for all students and see themselves as facilitators of student learning. To fulfill these responsibilities, teachers must create, enrich and alter the organizational structures in which they work with young people. They also find ways to capture and sustain the interest of their students. Because time is a precious commodity in schools, teachers attempt to make the most efficient use of it. To accomplish these tasks, teachers seek to master the body of generic pedagogical knowledge.
The multisensory instructional delivery and practice in the Reading Horizons methodology is efficient, engaging, and effective for all learners in facilitating enhanced memory and learning as it combines listening, speaking, writing, and reading through the process of dictation. Informal assessment included in the dictation process provides the opportunity for immediate feedback and opportunities for reteaching concepts in which students do not demonstrate proficiency. Systematic, informal assessment included in the dictation process provides the opportunity for immediate observation of individual and group work.
|Teachers Place a Premium on Student Engagement
Facilitating student learning is not simply a matter of placing young people in educative environments, for teachers must also motivate them, capturing their minds and hearts and engaging them actively in learning. Thus, the National Board Certified teacher understands the ways in which students can be motivated and has strategies to monitor student engagement. The teacher's role in building upon student interests and in sparking new passions is central to building bridges between what students know and can do and what they are capable of learning.
Teachers using the Reading Horizons methodology will increase their ability to actively engage and monitor students in the learning process. The multisensory method of instructional delivery is engaging and encouraging. Students receive optimal practice opportunities and increased confidence and motivation as they develop new skills.
The cumulative nature of the Reading Horizons methodology continually adds to students' prior knowledge and abilities while stretching them to new levels. Teachers using the Reading Horizons methodology will be able to see clearly where students are performing as well as knowing at which levels they are capable of performing.
|Proposition 4:
Teachers Think Systematically About Their Practice and Learn from Experience
As with most professions, teaching requires an open-ended capacity that is not acquired once and for all. Because they work in a field marked by many unsolved puzzles and an expanding research base, teachers have a professional obligation to be lifelong students of their craft, seeking to expand their repertoire, deepen their knowledge and skill, and become wiser in rendering judgments. Accomplished teachers are inventive in their teaching and, recognizing the need to admit new findings and continue learning, stand ready to incorporate ideas and methods developed by others that fit their aims and their students. What exemplifies excellence, then, is a reverence for the craft, a recognition of its complexities, and a commitment to lifelong professional development.
The teaching of reading requires considerable on continuous expertise. The Reading Horizons Online Reading Workshop is a free and ongoing online resource for professional development supporting classroom teachers in researchbased reading instruction and practice. Professional development credit is given for completion of the Workshop.


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We all have immense power locked away deep inside us. However, we can't really access the full potential therein because of our thoughts and beliefs, and it would probably would rip us apart. It seems like we have to be in life threatening situations before your power makes itself known to you. You can however, discover a small taste of that hidden potential by playing a few mind games right now:
- Throw that trash out… with STYLE! -We all know that one great american past time of throwing paper balls into a basket, don't we? Well, what if I told you that when you focus your mind and energy properly, you'll never lose to your coworkers ever again? Here's how.
1st Take a deep breath as you focus on the area right below your belly button, called the "tan tien" in martial arts communities.
2nd. Focus on the hole in the basket, don't just focus "at" the basket. There's a big difference here and your performance will reflect that. Imagine a line of energy flowing from you into the center of the basket.
3rd. Take aim and release the ball!! If you made, you focused your mind and energy properly. If not, switch your focus until you find a spot that lets you hit the bullseye everytime.
2. Open that mustard jar that your diesel cousin can't even open –
We all have that one jar of mustard that we just can't open, no matter what day it is. Here's a simple technique that will help you use the power of your intention to open it with ease and have all of your friends clamouring to your place to get their jars opened:
- Find the offending jar and put your hand on the lid.
- Focus on your power point, the spot 2 inches below you below button until you feel a sensation.
- Imagine that sensation flowing form your power point, up your torso, down your arm and into the lid. Keep this flow up until you feel "something" change.
- When you feel ready, twist the lid. You'll find that you can easily open it. Go nuts and open everything that was previously locked to you, but stay in your OWN home!!
(If you want to learn even more cool ways to use your inner power for massive success, grab your copy of my new book, "Master Keys to Health And Vitality by clicking here right now!!)
3. Jump higher than Michael Jordan (kinda)
If making a basket or opening a mustard jar didn't prove to you the existenceof your unfathomable powers, then this next test surely will:
- Perform a standing jump. Notice how high you get.
- Now, focus on your belly button. Imagine the energy from your power center flowing down into your quads, calves, glutes and hamstrings. Feel this power fill them like water.
- When they feel full, jump and notice your height for this jump.
Now, the purpose of these tests is to show you that we only tap into a teency bit of the huge amount of power we have sitting inside us, waiting to be used.
A really awesome book that teaches you even more ways to tap in your ki for unlimited success is "Ki in Daily Life."
Take care and God bless you!

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The GoPro Hero 3 kit includes 2 lens protectors, a front LCD cover and a rear plate cover
We include 2 lens covers with this kit in case you eat it doing a frontside 360 to nose slide with the camera on your helmet or maybe you just get one of your dogs hairs stuck under the first one when applying it. Either way you'll be able to protect the lens on the GoPro housing.
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No surprise, then, that our links with leading organisations from the government, private, public, NGO and SME sectors remain such a vital part of our overall educational agenda. These associations enable our Masters of Management students to access these groups to work on actual business projects, thus creating something of a win-win situation. While students gain invaluable experience and workplace visibility, partner organisations reap the benefits of having some of their challenging issues worked on, or in some cases, completely solved.
When it comes to our list of partner organisations, I think you'd be hard-pressed to find better. For instance, we've just concluded projects with Lend Lease, Nielsen and The Smith Family, and have just commended an involvement with the CSIRO. Throughout 2012 we'll also be continuing our work with principal partners Deloitte while also welcoming newcomers QBE. We're also hopeful of linking up with the NSW Department of Treasury, and look set to continue our involvement with NGO Life Without Barriers.
For additional benefits of our partnerships, look no further than the graduate recruitment aspect. For organisations and companies, it provides an opportunity to promote their brand as an employer of choice. For students, it's a chance to not only meet some of the decision-makers from these organisations, but to also assess whether they're places they may want to work.
A Master of Management (CEMS) Networking Event and Panel Discussion - Doing Business in Uncertain Times: http://sydney.edu.au/business/mmgt/corporate_event
Author: Dr Nigel Finch - Academic Program Director, Master of Management / CEMS MIM
Author: Dr Nigel Finch - Academic Program Director, Master of Management / CEMS MIM


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Military Bios
Brigadier General James W. Chapman Jr.:
Military Branch:United States Airforce
Retired Nov. 1, 1965. Died May 18, 2002.
James William Chapman Jr., was born in Austin, Texas, in 1911. His military career began when he joined the Texas National Guard in 1930 while he was a student at the University of Texas. After graduating from the University of Texas in 1934, he entered the Aviation Cadet Program at Randolph and Kelly fields, Texas where he received his pilot wings and second lieutenant bars in October 1935. He remained on active duty until he joined Pan American Airways at Brownsville, Texas, in 1937 as a pilot. Two years later he resigned from Pan American Airways and accepted a regular officer's commission in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
One of General Chapman's most interesting assignments was in 1941, when he was assigned as pilot to Averill Harriman on his mission to Moscow. The Harriman mission was in the U.S.S.R. for three months, and General Chapman traveled extensively. During this time he met several Russian leaders, including Stalin and Molotov.
Later in 1941, General Chapman was assigned to ferry fighter aircraft from the United States to England. The experience gained from this mission led to an assignment in the Arctic, with the Air Transport Command, where he pioneered the air routes which became vitally useful during World War II. He surveyed the air route to Japan via Alaska and the Aleutians, and accomplished the first aerial survey of Greenland. In addition, he was the project officer for establishing the Arctic Long Range Navigation System (LORAN), and re-establishing U.S. bases in Greenland.
In 1942 General Chapman led the first group of fighter aircraft to ever cross the South Atlantic and Africa. He has held command positions throughout the Pacific Theater, notably in New Guinea and Guam.
General Chapman is a graduate of the Air Command and Staff School and the Air War College of the Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Following his graduation from the Air War College, he remained at Maxwell Air Force Base as secretary, Air University, and later as assistant chief of staff for plans and operations.
He graduated from, and was rated as an aircraft commander at the B-47 Advanced Flying School at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., in 1955.
His other assignments included a three year tour in Japan where he commanded the 374th Troop Carrier wing and Tachikawa Air Base, and served as vice-commander of the 315th Air Division. He was assistant deputy of operations at Headquarters Tactical Air Command prior to assuming command of the 4510th Combat Crew Training Wing (tactical fighter) at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., in January 1959. He served in this position until he assumed command of the 1501st Air Transport Wing (Heavy)(Military Air Transport Service), at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., in July 1961. The wing is responsible for the airlifting of men and materiel to military forces in the Far East as well as maintaining a readiness posture to transport a large force of men or materials to any area in the world with a minimum of notice.
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One In Four People Say Gay Couples Should Be 'Charged As Criminals,' Global Survey Finds
The fight for equality is far from over.
28.5% of respondents in a recent global survey say that people in same-sex relationships should be "charged as criminals."
The Ilga-Riwi global attitudes survey polled 100,000 people across 77 different countries, and found that the belief that people engaging in same-sex relationships should criminalized varied a great deal from region to region.
A staggering 45% of survey respondents from 15 African countries said that gay couples should be charged as criminals. Where in the Middle East, 36% of respondents said the same.
Over in North America, 19% of respondents from US and Canadian said gay couples should be charged as criminals. The same percentage of respondents echoed the sentiment in South America and western Europe. Meanwhile, in Australia and New Zealand, the number dropped to 15%.
As you can see by the statistics reported, even in countries where it is legal to marry a same-sex partner, there is a prevailing minority that believes that homosexual relationships should be criminalized.
Take the UK, where homosexuality has been legal for fifty years. And yet nevertheless, 17% of UK survey respondents said that "people who engage in romantic or sexual relationships with people of the same sex should be charged as criminals."
Aengus Carroll, survey researcher and co-author of the report, told the Guardian:
"It is worrying that these attitudes towards criminalisation hover around the 20% mark in many developed countries."
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This afternoon we were joined in the studio by Sixth Formers Holiday Bannister and Harry Birch from St Georges School in Welwyn Garden City. The two were representing their 7-man team 'Nebular' which is competing in part of the in-school competition 'Dragons' Apprentice.' The aim of the project is to combine a charity, business mentor and school students to do their part for the community.
The entrepreneurial youngsters hope to raise £2000 through a variety of money making ideas including the hugely popular 'Y Factor' this Thursday, a talent show featuring musicians, dancers and magicians at St Georges School which will be judged by celebrity guests X-Factor star Beverly Trotman and Charlie Simpson's band member Andrew Balkwill. There's also a proposed and innovative 'positive thought a day' app for smart phones under development. All money raised is to go to 'Youth Talk', a charity which provides a counseling service for young people aged 14-25 in the St Albans area which councils in any worries or problems.
Radio Verulam follows the team (and all other competing teams as part of the Dragons' Apprentice) with much interest and wish them all the best luck. Head to www.youthtalk.org.uk for more information regarding the charity involved in the Dragons' Apprentice and all the projects that they're a part of. Alternatively head to http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001624574538&sk=wall in order to keep up to date with all the Dragons' Apprentice projects.


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Environmental Groups Call for Increased Protection of Coral Reefs as World Marks 2008 International Year of the Reef
- Date January 24, 2008
Media Contact
- WWF Communications firstname.lastname@example.com
- In This Press Release
Washington D.C.— As 17 countries and 30 organizations launch the International Year of the Reef today, three major environmental groups – World Wildlife Fund, The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International – call on governments, businesses, scientists, non-governmental organizations and individuals around the world to vastly increase actions to protect coral reefs. The International Year of the Reef 2008, designated by the International Coral Reef Initiative, is a worldwide campaign to raise awareness about the value and importance of coral reefs and to motivate action to protect them.
In 2003, the World Parks Congress urged that at least 20 to 30 percent of each marine habitat should be protected by 2012. At current levels of effort, this goal will not be achieved for coral reefs. Given the importance of these systems for ocean life and human well-being, and the special stresses they face because of climate change, the need to act now is critical. WWF, The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International specifically urge that:
• The area of coral reefs under protection be increased globally from the current level of 15 percent to 30 percent;
• That protected areas be carefully designed as systems that are able to resist or recover rapidly from the multiple stresses they face, including those caused by climate change;
• That within these protected area systems there be significant areas where human uses are significantly limited so that already stressed marine species can recover; and
• That governments and civil society work together to achieve the effective management of all coral reef protected areas.
Unless these actions are taken, there is little likelihood that the world's coral systems will be there to sustain and protect future generations.
Bill Eichbaum, vice-president and managing director at WWF, noted, "Coral reefs face some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges – from climate change to destructive fishing practices. Reefs host a variety of vital sea life and are key to the health of the world's oceans. As we mark 2008 as the International Year of the Reef, we are calling on all stakeholders to step up the pace of action to protect reefs around the world."
"In this year of the reef, we also want to recognize and increase our support to visionary leaders like President Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr. of Palau and President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia, who have both committed their nations and inspired their colleagues throughout Micronesia and the Coral Triangle to vastly expand their commitment to coral reef conservation," said Lynne Hale, director of the Global Marine Team of The Nature Conservancy. "Coral reef conservation for many developing countries is about more than aesthetics. For the more than one billion people living in coastal communities across the tropics, healthy reefs mean food and a way to earn a living."
"The continued existence of much of the world's coral reefs is in doubt unless the world's governments and private sector take immediate and concerted action to stem the loss. These ecosystems are vital to the economies of many countries and the well-being of millions of people," said Roger McManus, vice president for Conservation International's Marine Programs. "Many reef systems in jeopardy today can be saved and recovered if we all work together to adapt for climate change and to prevent other human-caused stress. We are working in the Coral Triangle and on coral reefs around the world to ensure a future for these unique ecosystems."
Learn more about WWF's coral reef work
Click here for more information on the International Year of the Reef


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Kingdom of Worms from German Death Metalists Deserted Fear is out today on FDA Rekotz on CD and digital formats. You can grab a copy at the FDA Rekotz Store.
The vinyl LP version will be released on November 21. A variety of vinyl formats and CD/LP/Shirt bundles can be ordered at this location.
Thuringia's Deserted Fear are one of the best Death Metal bands to come out of Germany in years. The band's 2012 debut My Empire was praised the world over and won them recognition in the European scene as a force to be reckoned with. Germany's Rock Hard magazine referred to the album as "simply amazing."
Kingdom of Worms was recorded in June and July 2014 at Eisensound Studio in Eisenberg (Thuringia / Germany) under the knife of guitarist Gitarrist Fabian Hildebrandt. Mixing and Mastering duties have been handled by the legendary Dan Swanö (Edge Of Sanity, Bloodbath, etc.), who put the finishing touches on Kingdom of Worms in his very own Unisound Studio. The dark and atmospheric artwork was once again created by Thomas "Necromaniac" Westphal fits the music perfectly.


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The department offers a vibrant environment for education and research in electrical engineering. Our mission is to provide quality education in the field of Electrical Sciences and help the students to design and develop products and practical solutions for problems in public and private sectors. Department of Electrical Engineering is currently offering B. Tech. in Electrical Engineering (EE) and Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EN); M. Tech. in Electrical Engineering and M. Tech. in Energy Systems and Ph. D. in various areas of Electrical Engineering.
Since its inception, this department has contributed significantly to the growth of Electrical Engineering education and research in India. Many alumni of the department have distinguished themselves in academic institutions, research laboratories, industries and government organizations, both in India and abroad.
The Department has online access to IEEExplore digital library, IEL, Science Direct, Springer and other online journals. Softwares like MATLAB, ETAP, PSPICE and PSIM are available with the Department in order to accelerate the research. Laboratories are fully operational and well equipped with latest equipments to make the students understand the practical aspect of electrical science. Faculty members are dedicated scholars from IITs, NITs and other premier institutes and are committed to advancement of knowledge.
Why Us?
Electrical Engineering is one of the fastest growing fields that involves the study and application of electricity and electronics. It is the most interesting branch of engineering because it involves the study of computer, electrical and electronics and communication. Electrical engineering deals with generation, transmission and distribution of electricity.
Job opportunities are ample in both private and public sectors like railways, civil aviation, electricity board and utility companies, electrical design and consultancy firms and all types of manufacturing industries.
Top recruiters for Electrical Engineering at GLA are:
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For nearly a year, officials have been trying to figure out what to do with Charles Douglas.
The 59-year-old owner of Precise Roofing Company in Burbank has been feeding flocks of pigeons since at least September 2010, officials say, which — beyond violating municipal code — has created a major safety hazard for jet airplanes using the nearby Bob Hope Airport as the birds numbers have grown into the hundreds.
On average, airport police Commander Allen Schmitt said planes at Bob Hope Airport strike a bird once every two months. But the rate of strikes has increased recently to five incidents in July alone, he added.
"Most of those were multiple — 10 to 20 to 30 birds at once," Schmitt said. "Now it's becoming extraordinarily dangerous."
In July, a Southwest Airlines flight was diverted to Ontario after it flew into 20 to 30 pigeons during takeoff, he said.


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"My love of photography started at an early age when I was bought my first camera; a bright shiny red one (with its own pop up flash that impressed me greatly). My enjoyment of the craft grew when I discovered the dark room (Set up by my Father in his loft). Many nights were spent with the smell of photographic chemicals and the loud tick of the stop clock in the dark whilst images appeared as if by magic!
As a teenager, my passion grew for the arts. Alongside my art A-Level, I
attached a photography course to further my knowledge in the field and
by then had been seduced by a Pentax SLR! Big, black, but not so shiny
Since these first experiences, photography has been the love of my
I gained a degree in Contemporary Craft in 1998 from Manchester Metropolitan University specialising in metals and ceramics. Throughout my course I used photography to gather information about the world around me to then transfer the ideas and inspiration that the camera gave me into 3D creations.
From 1998-2004 I worked for habitat with their visual team. This gave me invaluable skills in management, timekeeping and planning as well as the fun things like interior design, composition and space management. I was chosen for a one woman exhibition of my photographic work by habitat which was held in one of their stores. My images were a sell out! This convinced me that I wasn't the only one who liked my work and gave me the confidence and inspiration I needed to start my own business which I did in 2004.
From 2004 until present day I have enjoyed great success exhibiting and selling in art galleries, creating private commissions for private clients and lending my eye to many businesses to help brand their product. Some memorable projects include providing large artworks of my fine art photographs for a hotel in Cornwall, shooting food in a creative way, published in a cookbook and my feet freezing in a river while I shot on location at a waterfall for an exclusive B&B on Dartmoor!
I had the honour of being approached in 2011 by the international card publishing company, Holy Mackeral who invited me to be one of their named artists.
So, why have I decided to branch out to portraits? My love of photography has led me to realise that I possess a skill not only with the camera but with people. I pride myself in being able to make my client feel comfortable in a situation that most rarely enjoy.......until you visit my Woodbury Studio!
How many times have you said "I hate having my photo taken!" or "I am not photogenic" hiding behind the tallest person in view! I have a complete empathy with my clients as I know how it feels to not only be behind the camera, but in front of it too. Many a night have I sat facing that shiny black hole that is the lens feeling watched and dreading the outcome! Its with this knowledge I can offer you the truly unique service as many photographers only look one way through a lens! Please browse my portrait galleries to see what I can offer. I look forward to meeting you and working together to create a portrait you will love and hopefully have pride of place, instead of at the back of a dusty album or draw!"


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Davidson's Fort built in 1775 to protect settlers from the
Old Fort train depot in the center of town next to the arrowhead.
Re-enactors staging fights outside of the fort.
Visit our town for a low keyed, enjoyable day.
Town Bulletin Board
Travel back in time.
We have plenty of them!
The lines of Southern Railway ' Company suffered
unprecedented damage from floods during the months of July and
August, 1916. On July 5th and 6th a tropical cyclone swept over
the Gulf Coast of Alabama, accompanied by high winds, reaching a
maximum of 107 miles per hour at Mobile on the fifth, and
followed by torrential rains over a large part of the State,
with somewhat lighter rains in eastern Tennessee and, the
Carolinas, greatly damaging Southern Railway waterfront property
at Mobile and interrupting traffic on the Company's lines in
Alabama south and west of Birmingham, by washing out trestles
and fills. A second tropical cyclone passed over Charleston, S.
C., during the morning of July 14th, causing some local damage,
and, moving northwestward, expended its full force on the
watersheds in western North Carolina where the rain from the
first storm had already saturated the soil and filled the
streams bank full. All previous 24 hour records of rainfall in
the United States were exceeded. The run off from the saturated
soil was very rapid, streams rose high above all previous flood
records; resulting in the death of about eighty persons and in
property damage estimated by the United States Weather Bureau at
about twenty two million dollars. The greatest single loss of
property was that of Southern Railway Company, as, without
taking into account the loss of traffic and the cost of
detouring trains, the total loss to the Company on account of
storm damage during the month of July is estimated at
approximately $1,250,000.
The Floods
of July 1916. How the Southern Railway met an emergency." by
Southern Railway Company printed by The Overmountain Press.
Mr. Gatlin and his assistants on the job.
Sunday, August 27. First train to pass after repairs were
(N. C.) Observer, August 18, 1916.)
An example of the
extraordinary in railroad reconstruction is to be witnessed at
the present time between Old Fort and Ridgecrest on the western
division of the Southern. Between these two points it is less
than five miles air line, but following the windings of the
picturesque line around and over the mountains the distance is
14 miles. Every mile of this has to be reconstructed. At some
points it has been found necessary to relocate the roadbed and
when service is resumed the trains will be carried over a route
that is new in some sections. The Southern construction
management has been calling for as many laborers as could be
secured. At last accounts there were over 3,000 men at work, and
it was expected that by the end of the present week this number
would be increased to 4000. The "hands" are divided into squads
covering every foot of the line from the small tunnel at the
foot of the mountains to the famed Swannanoa at the crest. It is
the expectation of the railroad men that this section of the
line will be put in condition for the operation of trains by
September 15th, but to that portion of the public familiar with
the character of the undertaking no disappointment will be
manifested in case this expectation fails of fulfillment. The
rebuilding of the line to North Wilkesboro was child's play
compared to the rebuilding, of the line up the mountains from
Old Fort to Ridgecrest. At the time the Western North Carolina
road was completed it was regarded as the marvel of railroad
engineering in the United States. Since then there have been
many feats in conquering the mountains by railroad engineers
notably in the case of the Clinchfield road but the Round Knob
engineering yet stands among the greatest achievements in the
railroad history of this country. The seemingly impossible feat
of running a railroad across the Blue Ridge at this point was
accomplished by native talent. Major J. W. Wilson was the
engineer and guiding genius. Colonel A. B. Andrews' efficient
part in the undertaking has been commemorated in the
construction of the Andrews Geyser, an aquatic wonder of the
mountains, but Major Wilson's memory lives only in the almost
forgotten history of his accomplishment. In the rehabilitation
of this wonderful Round Knob line, it might be well for the
Southern to establish at some point a token that would keep
Major Wilson's name before the public. Some conspicuous boulder
might be converted into a Wilson monument.
New Information:
Terry Wilson of Old Fort
Elementary School, was kind enough to tell us where a memorial
to Major Wilson was located, one mile from Hwy 70 on Mill Creek
Road. The Ruritan Club of Old Fort has agreed to clean the
monument which has been defaced and overgrown. We will keep you
up to date on this project. The monument will now be moved to
the depot after the renovation is completed, it will be a fine
addition to our town.
Residents of Old Fort who desire specific information posted on this website
can contact us at the below address.
Contact information
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'Range Rover driver rammed into overtaking vehicle'
Police are appealing for information following a suspected road rage incident where it is alleged a Range Rover was rammed into another vehicle.
It happened at around 12.40am on Sunday, November 15, in Birchwood Road, Dedham.
A red Volkswagen Golf was driving along the road when it overtook a dark green Range Rover, which was being driven slowly.
It is claimed the Range Rover then rammed the Golf multiple times, causing the driver to fear for his life, nearly ending up driving into a field.
The VW Golf was scraped and dented. The driver was not injured but was left shaken up after the incident.
The Range Rover drove off.
Anybody who may have witnessed the incident or has any information about what happened is asked to contact Pc Ryan Weavers at Colchester police station on Essex Police 101.
People can also give information to the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via an anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.


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The Winning Spirit!September 5th, 2012 | 6 Comments
We sincerely hope that everyone had a great Labor Weekend.
To kick off the new week we wanted to pass on two bits of information for everyone! You have 2 chances to win an Orient Watch from our friends at Worn and Wound and Dappered!
Worn and Wound is hosting a giveaway for our highly coveted Bambino model – see here for details.
Our friends at Dappered are throwing a giveaway for our new Defender model (shown above)- see here for details.
Good luck everyone! Have a great rest of the week!
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By k. carr on Sep 5, 2012
By Will on Sep 5, 2012
Super tasteful. I love the sub dials on the defender along with the white contrast stitch leather strap.
By Kevin on Sep 7, 2012
Would love to get add this watch to my collection. Actually I don't have a collection all I have is a Mako that my wife got me for my b day. But if I got this it would help me start my collection.
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By Chris on Sep 26, 2012
Bambino very classic . The defender looks rugged. Nice mix here go orient,,,,!,!!
By Ankit on Oct 13, 2012
I love ORIENT. I am one of those people who like to buy things that had history and legacy. I have look at many watch companies background and they all are just spin-off from their parent company. I like Orient b/c its all original and their workmanship on the time pieces are just Superior designed at affordable prices. I would like to buy CET0B001D yet its out of stock :(.


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I'm light as a feather and I don't have a care in the world. That is the thought that goes through my head as I float around in the pool. It's a hot day outside, almost too hot. That is how I ended up in the pool. I couldn't take the heat. I love being in the pool, so crystal clear and cool to the touch. I can swim laps or I can just lie on my back and let the pool take me where ever I want. Floating around is my favorite thing to do. I can forget about Danny and school and even the mean girls. I can clear my head and forget about all the bad stuff in my life right now.
A few days ago Danny and I were madly in love and we had planned on going to the fall dance together, that is until I found him kissing my best friend. I was so angry I cried. I couldn't believe my eyes. I had to walk away. I confronted Danny later and asked how he could do such a horrible thing? Don't you love anymore? All he could do was stare. I screamed how could you just stand there and not have anything to say? More staring. Fine I'm done you can go to the dance with her. I don't care. I stormed off and cried under the big oak tree at the park. After a few minutes I dried my tears and went home.
The next day I didn't want to get out of bed. I couldn't face him. School seemed unimportant and I didn't see the point. My heart was broken and that's the only thing that matter. My mom disagreed and ordered me to get out of bed and stop moping around. I knew better then to ignore my mom, so I slowly got out of bed and grabbed some clothes and headed to the shower. I let the warm water fall over me and soon I felt better. Something about water does that to me. I went downstairs and poured a bowl of Captain Crunch and savored the flavor. Time to catch the bus. I hate the bus. The mean girls were always there to say something to send me into a frenzy and Danny will be there. There was no escaping him. What was I suppose to say to him? Did he want me to say something? I decided to not say anything. Longest bus ride ever. Finally we made it to school I ran off the bus so fast you'd think something was chasing me. I went to my first class and tried to concrete. The next six hours were going to be torture. Danny and I have two classes together and we are lab partners in Chemistry. I needed something to get me through this day. I started to think about being in the pool, just floating around and not having a care in the world. I needed to be in the pool. I closed my eyes and pictured the pool, the cool water and the sounds of the water floating by me. And when I opened my eyes I am right back at the pool, where I have been all a long. I swim over to the edge and pull myself out the pool, grabbed my towel and walked back into the house.
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Using the existing queen
brood in 21 days with no interruptions
Introducing a mated, laying queen
brood in about 26 days
Using a virgin queen
brood in about 29 days
Queen cells will produce brood
in about 32 days
A queen from brood
takes about 41 days
The list is presented in the most favorable to the least favorable method to use depending on what you're trying to accomplish and what time of year it is.
Thanks for writing in and I hope that I've answered your question.
Enjoy your bees!
Hi Dennis,
I hope all has been well with you. I just read your July newsletter and it made me feel better about the lack of honey stores in 3 of my 4 hives. I have never seen so much rain in my life and did not realize the major impact it had on the bees until now. The swarm I caught did the best and filled two boxes but others are relatively low. Do you know if southern Texas has much of a goldenrod flow in the fall?
Hello Rick,
Overall, this has been a bad year for both hobbyist and commercial beekeepers with all the rain. There are years that the goldenrod flow is quite good. In those areas where goldenrod is present, it should be a good year because of all the earlier rains. So, if you typically have an abundance of goldenrod where you live, it should be a good one. It's good to hear from you.
Thanks Dennis.
I forgot to mention, I did my sticky board test this weekend and all looks good. The swarm which has over two boxes of bees had 3 at most and the other three which have fewer bees had a maximum of 1. So far of the three others, Costa's Russians (number wise) appear to be doing better than the B-Weaver bees.
Hello Rick,
I told you there was no need to use chemicals of any kind in your hives. All it takes is to have hygienic bees and good management skills.
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Neeleshwar breaths tranquility. Away from the main tourist trail, it offers a taste of Kerala at its most stylish. The Hermitage has captured the essence of authentic India - her friendliness, hospitality and graceful rhythms - while offering a nourishing space detached from all the pressures of everyday living.
We provide the ideal environment for complete relaxation: a paradise garden fronted by empty beaches and backed by secluded waterways fringed by coconut palms and lush hillside spice plantations.
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No use of pesticides in the garden and use of plastic is prohibited. Regular beach cleaning project by the whole staff, also strengthening team spirit.
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What is it?
Colposcopy is a painless examination of the cervix and vagina with a colposcope. If you need colposcopy, it just means that your cervix needs careful examination.
What is a colposcope?
A colposcope is a low-power microscope mounted on a stand, used to look at the cervix and vagina under magnification. The colposcope does not touch your body. It may have a camera attached so that you are able to watch the test on a TV screen in the room, and so that pictures of the cervix can be kept and used to check for change at a later exam.
Why do I need colposcopy?
If your Pap smear shows the presence of abnormal cells or if your cervix looks abnormal, colposcopy can help in diagnosis of problems and in planning treatment. Being sent for colposcopy does not mean that you have cancer.
How is it done?
- A colposcopy is usually done between your periods and generally takes less than 15 minutes.
- You lie in the same position as you would to have a Pap smear done.
- A speculum is inserted into your vagina to give a view of the cervix and vagina, and your cervix is cleaned with a special solution.
- Most of the exam time is spent just looking at the cervix and vagina through the colposcope. If an abnormality is found, a biopsy or tissue sample is taken, improving the accuracy of diagnosis.
What is a cervical biopsy?
Biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue from the cervix with a specially-designed instrument. The biopsied tissue is sent to a laboratory where it's further examined.
What is LEEP?
LEEP, or "loop electrosurgical procedure" uses an electrical wire to remove an abnormal piece of tissue on the cervix.
What is Laser Treatment?
Laser treatment uses a small intense beam of light to vaporize or destroy abnormal cells on the vagina or cervix.
What is cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy uses an instrument called a cryoprobe that rapidly freezes and destroys abnormal tissue.
Are these procedures painful?
- Some women experience a sharp pinch or menstrual-like cramp.
- A local anaesthetic may be injected into the cervix (like the freezing you get at the dentist) to minimize discomfort. A tampon may be inserted following the procedure and can be removed later that same day.
- There may be slight spotting or bleeding for a few days after the procedure.
What instructions should I follow afterwards?
- It is important to follow instructions given to you after the procedure regarding sexual activity and use of tampons. The instructions will depend on what procedure is used.
- If you are using birth control pills or the patch, continue with them as usual.
What complications can there be?
Call you family physician, the physician who did your procedure, or your Opt clinic if you have any of the following:
- Fever of 39° C or 102.2° F or higher
- Severe pain not relieved by an over-the counter pain medication
- Unusually heavy or bad-smelling vaginal discharge
- Heavy vaginal bleeding
- Any unusual symptoms or problems, or any other questions.
Will I need more treatment?
- Sometimes the exam shows that no immediate treatment is necessary and that you only need a follow-up Pap test. If you do need treatment, the doctor who did the colposcopy, or the doctor who referred you, will discuss the options with you and arrange for them.
- Following any of these procedures, a diagnosis and/or treatment report is forwarded to the doctor who performed your colposcopy. A copy also goes to the doctor or OPT clinic that referred you for the colposcopy.
- Make sure you have a follow-up appointment to review your results with the doctor who referred you or with your Opt clinic.
Are there any possible side effects or complications?
- These procedures cause very little damage to healthy surrounding tissue, and they are unlikely to harm your health, including any future childbearing ability.
- The procedures are safe to do during pregnancy, but be sure to tell the doctor if you are pregnant.
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Our factory has mainly specialized in Soft plush cow toy for baby over 10 years, and got much OEM custom experience in this field; Soft plush cow toy for baby product quality can meet the safety standard of CE/EN71/ASTM F963.
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Perfect for on-the go play. Soft plush cow toy for baby.
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London-based orthopedics devicemaker Smith & Nephew is jumping into the growing field of robotically assisted knee surgery by acquiring Plymouth's Blue Belt Technologies for $275 million. The debt-funded deal is expected to close by year's end.
Blue Belt, which had revenue of $19 million in 2015, makes a computer-assisted surgical drill called the Navio that is approved for partial-knee replacement surgeries. The computer allows a doctor to treat a partly arthritic knee by precisely drilling out a compartment in a patient's lower femur bone to make space for a new metal implant.
Blue Belt is already working to get approvals for other surgeries involving knees and hips, which could greatly increase the market for the device. Smith & Nephew said in an announcement that it expects to quickly invest in research and development and clinical testing to expand the markets for Blue Belt's robotically assisted surgical drill, which is compatible for use with its own orthopedic implants.
Other surgical robots are already on the market. In 2013, Michigan-based Stryker Corp. paid $1.65 billion to acquire Mako Surgical Corp., which sells a robotic arm that helps surgeons precisely drill out bone for the placement of implants and speed up recovery times.
Blue Belt's Navio system has no robotic arm. Rather, the doctor uses a freehand bone drill whose bur is retracted or stopped automatically when the computer senses that the tool is outside the three-dimensional zone where bone is supposed to be cut. CEO Eric Timko has said the Navio's $400,000 price is one-third or less of what his competitors charge.
The technology was spun out of Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute, and many of the company's staff remain in Pittsburgh near the university. The announcement of the Smith & Nephew acquisition said about 120 employees in Minneapolis, Pittsburgh and Manchester, England, will join Smith & Nephew as part of the deal.
"We are delighted to be joining with Smith & Nephew, with whom we will share a passion for innovation and a mission to support health care professionals," Timko said in a release.
The Navio system was designed to cut a bone in shapes that accommodate implants made by several different orthopedics companies, though Smith & Nephew's systems were Blue Belt's most successful implant partners since the device was cleared for use in the U.S. by the Food and Drug Administration in 2012.
When the deal to acquire Blue Belt was announced Oct. 29, Smith & Nephew said it would continue to support customers who choose to use implants from other manufacturers.
In addition to partial-knee procedures, which comprise only about 15 percent of the market for knee surgeries today because they're difficult to perform, research is ongoing to adapt the Navio system for a total-knee replacement using orthopedic implants including Smith & Nephew's Journey II system. That procedure could launch in 2017, the companies said.
The Navio may also have uses in complex revision surgery on the knee and knee-replacement procedures that retain the cruciate ligaments, as well as in total hip replacements and sports medicine.
"Combining our next generation products in development with robotic technology will give Smith & Nephew an enhanced platform from which we intend to deliver further expansion," a company news release said.
Blue Belt revenue is expected to grow 50 percent annually for the next several years, as the business becomes profitable in 2018. Knee implants were Smith & Nephew's largest sales division in the most recent quarter, and sales of the Journey II total knee replacement system contributed to 6 percent sales growth. As of Tuesday, Smith & Nephew had a market cap of $9.8 billion.
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Did you hear the news? Pro World now carries Siser EasyPSV Adhesive Vinyl! But that's not all. We were so excited during the product launch that we decided to reward our customers for purchasing Siser products! Here are the details:
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Siser EasyPSV Permanent Vinyl comes in 38 colors, and has a width of 12". This outdoor rated adhesive vinyl is strong enough to survive the weather and UV conditions.
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When you invite Elmo to your party, you and your guests will go on a fun filled adventure! The friendliest monster in town, AND his favorite thing to do is celebrate birthday parties! We guarantee Elmo will not only bring life and excitement to your party, but he will also create lasting memories you and your child will never forget!
Elmo will meet and greet all the children, play age appropriate games and activities, such as bean bag toss, freeze games, parachute games, limbo games, and more! Elmo will also bring his play tent complete with ocean balls. Take pictures during the birthday celebration and enjoy all those precious moments.
We recommend one of our "optional venues" for your Elmo party, as we require LOTS of space for the parachute games, bean bag toss, freeze games and Elmo games.
- $100 for 30 min appearance only
- $149 for 60 min – This party package includes balloon animals. (30 minutes in costume and 30 minutes out of costume)
NOTE: If you live in Kelowna or Salmon Arm, we are available for the 60 min package only.
Our mascot parties accommodate up to 10 children. If there are more then 10 children, a $5.00 fee is added for each additional child
Balloon bouquet – $15.00
Have Elmo show up at your birthday party with a balloon bouquet! Includes one Elmo foil balloon and four colored latex balloons with ribbons! Great way to start off the party!
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Company Overview
TransLingua has been in operation since 1984, with offices in Boulder, CO and New York City. We are a woman-owned full service translation agency with over 30 years of experience in the industry, providing the highest quality, best value, customized services for clients in the private sector and government.
Services: translation, consecutive and simultaneous interpretation, transcription, proofreading/editing, cultural branding, subtitling, voice-overs, academic credentialing and desktop publishing.
Translation of: documents, audio and video content, websites, software, instructions for use, labels, pamphlets, brochures, manuals, reports, contracts and agreements, evidence, ballots, notices, product packaging, etc. in over 100 languages.
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The annual exhibition of work by final year JamFactory Associates Andrew Bartlett, Hannah Carlyle, Caren Elliss, Sorcha Flett, Susan Frost, Michael Garrett, Nick Koschade, Peta Kruger, Jaan Poldaas, Danielle Rickaby and Vanessa Williams.
Capturing these young artists at a crucial moment in their careers, this showcase is a barometer of trends and emerging ideas in contemporary craft and design from within Australia's leading studio centre for the development of design integration and hand craftsmanship.
"Like so many of the 150 or so alumni that have gone before them this group of 11 dedicated emerging designers will go on to establish successful and influential careers. Building on strong foundations, they will continue to refine their design, craft and business skills. They will create new opportunities for themselves, they will extend their networks around the globe and they will always be part of the JamFactory community." - Brian Parkes, Managing Director
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Our online web-to-print technology combined with reliable client service assists our clients reduce cost, with out comprimising on service. We supply custom designing for all your printing requirements. We provide complete color banner printing / full color huge format printing. We provide a range of online banner designs to choose from.
BIGraphics. is a huge-format print service bureau and exhibit materials provider specializing in the manufacture of posters, banners, point-of-purchase and tradeshow displays, fleet graphics, and more. We cater to marketing, advertising, promotion, event production and sign users through reseller partners.
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The Mission of Autism Society: Working to improve the lives of those who suffer from autism by providing advocacy, education, and information in the hopes of increasing public awareness about the many issues that are faced by those with autism.
The Autism Society, the nation's leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy. Founded in 1965 by Dr. Bernard Rimland, Dr. Ruth Sullivan and many other parents of children with autism, the Autism Society is the leading source of trusted and reliable information about autism. Through its strong national network of affiliates, the Autism Society has spearheaded numerous pieces of state and local legislation, including the 2006 Combating Autism Act, the first federal autism-specific law. The Autism Society's website is one of the most visited websites on autism in the world and its quarterly journal, Autism Advocate, has a broad national readership.
The Autism Society also hosts the most comprehensive national conference on autism, attended by 2,000 people each year. Their Information and Referral team, program staff and strong affiliate presence in states and communities throughout the country serve thousands of families each year who are searching for help in their journey with autism.
The Autism Society's national office is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. They are proud to be one of the few organizations to have members on the autism spectrum serving as active members of their board of directors as well as in other leadership positions throughout the organization. Temple Grandin was the first member-elected person with autism to serve on the Autism Society Board of Directors, in 1988.


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Even the most expert web designer can update his basics from time to time. There are many sources of information, but they can be hard to find. Never fear — these tips will assist you. Ahead, you will find a selection of tips and tricks that can boost your design success.
In order for your website to be successful, it must work properly regardless of the browser that is used. You should therefore make certain that all of your web pages are thoroughly tested on a variety of browsers. A site that works on Internet Explorer might not display right in Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari. Verify the way in which your pages load in all major browsers prior to your official launch.
Avoid using frames on your site. Frames worked well in the earlier days, but there are too many flaws in the design. A website that uses frames can cause trouble for visitors when they try to bookmark a site, and no one wants to spend their time scrolling on a website needlessly. There are more modern ways to build layouts today.
Never allow dated or irrelevant content to remain on your website. For example, if your web page is promoting some event that occurred a year ago, you've probably lost a lot of your readers. It is an expectation from users that you maintain the site and keep your information fresh, or else they think your site is ill-kept or abandoned. Put removing outdated content on your to-do list, to do every 2-4 weeks.
Speed is vital online, so be sure your pages load quickly. If a site visitor ends up waiting for a long time for your web page to load, they will definitely leave your site in search of a similar site that loads faster and will never recommend anyone to your site.
Be conscious of your background. Your background should not be too distracting and allow your reader to read the text easily. Make your site easy to read by choosing a background that complements the design of your website and doesn't overwhelm it.
Trying buying a computer program especially for web design. These programs are user-friendly and will help you create great websites really quick. If you don't have a good site, you won't have a large number of visitors.
Educate yourself with regard to shortcuts, and make ample use of them. Many things have shortcuts when it comes to website creation, and by taking the time to learn them, you will find faster ways of doing many different tasks. There are some codes in HTML that allow for faster changes to each page than re-uploading each one.
Solicit feedback from visitors to your website. That will allow you to fix any problems that you may not otherwise notice. Giving your visitors a voice makes them much more likely to return to your site and continue the conversation.
Avoid the use of pop-up advertising. There is little worse than visiting a site and being attacked by pop-up ads or newsletter sign-up boxes. Many people will leave a site that has pop-ups, even the big sites. Stay away from annoying ads to ensure your customers come back again. If your host tries forcing pop-ups on you, look for another one.
Adobe Dreamweaver is website software that works well. This software is simple and can be quickly learned. It is loaded with options that allow for template creation, special features and the ability to preview a site as well as test it before it goes live.
Keep your topics separated. Put each topic on a different page. This ensures that no one ends up confused and leaves as a result. Search engines will also have an easier task of ranking specific pages.
Choose some reference books on design principles in general, and web design in particular. Begin with books that teach to your skill level, and progress from there. It is important to learn quickly, but you should ensure that you are not skipping any vital information!
Always keep your opening page simple. People scanning websites glance quickly at each site they see, so of you front page is simple enough and shows them what they desire, then they are likely to stay. Provide simple content on what you do and how to contact you.
Most people have now heard of Photoshop, and are aware that they need this knowledge if they are going to be any good at designing websites. Dreamweaver is less well known, but is another program you should look into.
Leave out the frames if you want the website you create to be optimized for the major search engines. Although some users like frames, information inside the frame will not show up when searched. You will not get a good search engine ranking if your information cannot be ranked. This can hinder any new visitors.
You may come across many different tips and designs to suit your needs, so be selective and creative while in the design phase. Make up your own designs or make other designs you have seen into your own. Doing this will boost your website quality.
Design tools included in a hosting package are adequate if you just want to build a simple website, buy you should not depend on these completely. If you stick with the plug-and-play site creator given to you by your host, your website is never going reflect your unique personality the way it should.
Make the content on your pages easy to read. Realize that most people aren't as educated and sophisticated enough to understand all that fancy writing, and that might turn them off and leave your site. This means using concise, easy-to-understand content will help grow your visitors.
Many people find it very helpful to subscribe to a newsletter for website designers. This offers periodic updates and ideas that will be useful for developing a site. There are many newsletters that will provide good information and tips for both beginners and seasoned web designers!
Try using time management when you build websites to get work completed on time. There are a ton of jobs involved, so you can't procrastinate. If you are not careful, all these tasks can pile up and overwhelm you. You will have the most success by managing your time.
You should know everything included in hosting service's package. Fundamental items that you need details of include bandwidth, CPU usage and disk space. It is important to know exactly what is included in the cost.
You always want to make the security of the website your top priority. For example, if people are purchasing products from you and entering their credit card numbers, you want to get an SSL certificate. You also want to check with your web host to see what types of security they offer.
Be certain that your design isn't too much like the designs of other websites in your niche. You can investigate this by simply looking around at the websites of competitors. It will be nearly impossible to stand out from the pack if your site is too similar to everyone else's. You don't want to be generic!
You should create a visual sitemap so that you are able to plan ahead more effectively. A visual site map will show you how the structure of your site is evolving. You can also look and identify any areas that could use some improvement on, or areas that you feel could just be different. You cannot discount having a clear image of your end product.
If you keep learning as you are designing a website, that will be a benefit to you. After you conquer one skill in website design, move on to the next one. While this may lengthen the process of building your first site or two, you will soon have the knowledge you need to crank out websites much faster.
Be sure that ads on your website are not very big. People do not like to get bombarded with large advertisements. Make sure your content isn't overdone or repetitive so that people don't get bored.
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The world of technology is advancing at a rapid pace, so it's important to remain educated about web design on a continuing basis. Since websites are the go to place for most businesses, it is important for the future that you have a creative looking site. Websites are an excellent source of revenue for any business and need to look professional and up to date.
Videos on your site won't be accessible to all viewers, including those with slower Internet connections. A video that is converted to 5,000 kb/s will load faster on some computers, but it might be faster than some Internet connections allow for. This means your user will be faced with a video that buffers frequently and loads very slowly.
Your whole website needs to be consistent, focusing on being user-friendly. Anything with an underline must be a link, and links should change color when clicked. Having a user friendly website and a consistent design throughout, it will be much easier for consumers to stay on your site, and also come back again.
A great strategy for planning your website accurately is to utilize a visual sitemap. When you utilize a sitemap that is visual, you can see just how the site's structure is developing. This allows you to quickly identify areas of your website that have been overlooked, or could use improvements. Nothing can fully replace a clear, easily interpreted visual.
If at all possible, you should set aside a significant block of time every day to devote to web design. You have to work in chunks, as opposed to sporadically, so you don't lose your train of thought. Working on your website is a good way to improve your skills and find new ideas to make your site look more appealing.
When laying out your website try to remember how people view items. Because people read from the left to the right, placing key information on the top left of the screen makes it more likely that users see this first before going on to the rest of the information on the site.
To make a unique website, think outside of the box about where to get your inspiration for the site's design. Check out museums, art galleries and magazines. There are a lot of new ideas just waiting for you, and these can lead to a unique website that will have potential customers clamoring for your services.
The main reason for consistent site maintenance is to consistently remove spam and negative content. Blog owners or forum moderators should focus on this especially. Getting rid of any problems in advance is what a great site designer is paid to do.
Become knowledgeable in CSS (cascading style sheets). While knowledge of HTML is important, CSS is more important in creating professional websites. These style sheets act as a formatting reference guide to your site to help each page maintain a consistent look and feel. You can also switch things up on the page quickly and easily. Just change the code to change the color of your font site-wide.
Try to steer clear of free web hosting a commercial website so that you don't cause issues or lose business. While you will be tempted by the lack of start-up cost involved with these hosts, your site will be littered with ads that you have little or no control over. You will risk losing customers, and will give the impression of being an amateur.
Keeping your website's links working, and up-to-date, is vitally important. Broken links lead to frustration, anger, and a lack of trust by your reader. Check each link on your website regularly to be sure they work correctly.
As you have read from the above article, it doesn't matter what your skills are where web designed is concerned as you should be looking at the basics first. You can find the basics in many places, which can make the search hard. The insights here have given you a great way to jump start your presence online with fantastic web designs.
For those just starting out in web design, save money by using either grid or shared hosting. VPS or dedicated hosting is not necessary for the small websites newbies make. That is because you don't know how many visitors your site will attract, and you want to avoid overpaying or underpaying before you have a good idea of what your hosting needs will be.


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Carmen Joanne Ablack
My theoretical
and clinical approaches encompass
Please see my Home pages for more details about my being with, thinking about and working with clients and supervisees.
A brief biography
I am a long-standing accredited registrant and Honorary Fellow of the UK Council for Psychotherapy
and I have been leading and teaching groups since the 1980's and seeing counselling and then psychotherapy clients since the late 1980's. I am the Chair of the HIPC (Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy College) Assessment Board of UKCP. I am an elected member of the Board of the European Association for Body Psychotherapy, EABP and I also chair their continuing professional development committee.
I hold a
Post Graduate Diploma in the Theory and Practice of Supervision from the Metanoia Institute where I am a primary supervisor. I achieved an
MSc in Leading and Managing Health and Social Care (Advanced Professional Practice) at the University of Westminster in October 2014. I
currently teach on the MA programme at the Gestalt Centre London and am a
former trainer and supervisor at the Chiron Centre.
I am a long standing member and former chair of the Chiron Association for Body Psychotherapists. I have been a visiting tutor and supervisor at psychotherapy trainings in Europe since the early 1990's. I am a clinical associate and member of the leadership group of the Black and Asian Therapists Network. I am an experienced gay and sexual diversity (GSD)-friendly clinical practitioner and supervisor. I have a background in performance and facilitating performers as well as an extensive knowledge of working with plurality, identity, trauma, relationship, adult family relationships and group processes as a psychotherapist and as organisational consultant in the UK and abroad.
Other areas of experience and services offered
In addition I also provide external moderation, organisational consultancy or organisational supervision to a number of mental health and psychotherapy organisations, including having been external moderator for Pink Therapy from 2008 to June 2015; I was external moderator for the Research Society for Process Oriented Psychology UK until 2016.
I was joint chair of the Professional Occupational Practice Committee, a member of the Diversity, Equalities and Social Responsibility Committee and was on the Book Editorial Board of UKCP. I have been a lead assessor for the five-yearly review and re-accreditation of organisational members of my college, Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy College, HIPC for more than a decade. I am the current Chair of the HIPC Assessment Board. I am a former trustee, chair of standards board, chair of education and training and was on the executive committee in UKCP. I was also a trustee for Nafsiyat a UKCP organisational member in the psychoanalytic, Jungian analytic and psychodynamic college CPJAC.
If you are interested in knowing more about my other services, please see here for more details. These include:
You can contact me here if you wish to ask about these services or about the group for Black women professionals.
I am an accredited registrant member of UKCP, which is a voluntary regulator accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. I choose to be registered and accredited with UKCP and my professional work as a psychotherapist is covered by the requirements of the UKCP Complaints and Conduct Process, click here to link to UKCP website.