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Former President Chen, his wife, and a horde of co-defendants were acquitted this week on bribery charges.
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Citing insufficient proof, the Tapei District Court yesterday acquitted former president Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) and his wife, Wu Shu-jen (吳淑珍), of charges that they laundered money and took bribes from bankers in exchange for help manipulating bank mergers.
Nineteen co-defendants were also cleared of charges of money laundering, breach of trust and insider trading because of a lack of proof, Judge Chou Chan-chun (周占春) said yesterday afternoon.
Chou's ruling added that since the money the Chen family received was not a bribe, bank officials who later helped the family transfer the funds overseas therefore did not violate money laundering rules, because money laundering only takes place when transferring money resulting from crime or corruption.Note what the prosecutor's spokesman said:
SIP Spokesman Chen Hung-ta (陳宏達) said the "verdict is against the public's concept of the law" and that prosecutors would appeal to the Taiwan High Court."Against the public's concept of the law." What an interesting take on it -- not against the law, or unconstitutional, or an ethical violation. Nope, the public doesn't like it, so it must be appealed. Since when does public opinion decide court cases?
But let's recall -- how was public opinion in this case even constructed? Oh yeah -- the infamous skit that showed Chen Shui-bian as an AIDS victim. Remember that? The Ministry said it was OK because it reflected the sentiment on the island. And then there were the leaks about the case from the prosecutors, which caused the local judicial reform foundation to slam the prosecutors back in Dec of 2008. And remember when 8 prosecutors called a press conference to announce that they would pursue the Chen case to get a conviction right to the bitter end, which I said at the time was basically an admission that they had no evidence? Then there was the flow of new charges... This constant churning of the media by the prosecutors, as well as the baying for Chen's blood in the pro-KMT press, has of course had a profound effect on public opinion. "Trial by media," the South China Morning Post, no friend of the DPP, called it. But the prosecutors citing public opinion in their appeal, the public opinion that they themselves helped nurture through their own questionable actions, is surely a new low.
Meanwhile, another important function of Chen Shui-bian was on display as the KMT called on voters to express their disapproval of the verdict by voting KMT.
Reaction to former president Chen Shui-bian's (陳水扁) acquittal in a bribery trial appeared to fall along political lines yesterday, with the Chinese Nationalist Party's (KMT) mayoral candidates urging voters to show their discontent with the ruling with their ballots on Nov. 27, while their Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) opponents played down the case.Nice try, but I doubt that Chen will have much effect on the voters come Nov. 27. The KMT has chosen to keep him in jail and muzzled, meaning that he cannot impact the public's perception of the DPP, nor hog the limelight, nor sour light Greens and independents on voting DPP, nor change the focus of the voters on the KMT's performance to whatever Chen Shui-bian has done. Once again, thanks, KMT, for giving Tsai the breathing space to consolidate the DPP.
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I was at an interesting event some time back. It was a gathering of pastors, community leaders and political figures organized for the purpose of educating us on history and government. The end goal was to equip us to effect change.
During that meeting God began to speak to me about the nature of His Kingdom.
A kingdom is different than a republic or a true democracy. It has an entirely different social structure. This is crucial for us to understand because if we don't, we at best hinder it and at worst resist it.
A kingdom is an aristocracy, a ruling elite that had this right bestowed upon them by birth. This was the form of government chosen by God for Israel. Some will tell you that it was never God's will for Israel to have a king. That is not true. Israel had the timing wrong, but it was God's intention for them to be ruled by a King. He spoke of this through Moses. Kingdom is also the template He uses to communicate the nature of His rule.
The kingdom God instituted is the Kingdom of God. This is significant, because the Kingdom of God, like any kingdom, reflects the values and heart of its king. The happiness of the subjects of a king is, in itself, a tribute to the king.
In a kingdom, those who rule obtain that right through birth. The bloodline of which they are a part grants them that privilege and responsibility.
As sons of God, we are royal by birth. When we enter the Kingdom, we enter as sons and daughters of the King. This brings us into a place of great privilege and great responsibility.
The Kingdom of God is a very unique kingdom. It was the way that God intended for kingdoms to operate. The primary ruling principle, the social fabric, of God's Kingdom is this: He blesses some in order to bless the whole. We see this in His promise to Abraham: I will bless you to be a blessing to the nations of the earth. This is the way of God.
God positions his children. Those who, in turn, position themselves to receive the blessing then prosper and become the avenue of blessing for others.
God intends to bless the whole earth. He is deeply concerned with every living human being. But God's concern is not limited to people, He has a deep concern over the systems by which they are governed and operate, for the organizations and institutions that serve them. He desires that His Kingdom principles saturate and operate through all of them. This is what Jesus had in mind when He taught us to pray: "Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."
Like any kingdom, the way Jesus accomplishes His will is through an aristocracy. The purpose of an aristocracy is to govern the land. A king would delegate a portion of His kingdom to various men within the royal bloodline. It was their responsibility to govern well, thereby bringing glory to their king.
A couple of years ago, a British phenomena hit public television. It was a serial drama set at the beginning of the last century in Britain. The show is titled Downton Abby. It is the story of a British lord who married into new American money in order to sustain the estate he had inherited. It was not an uncommon phenomena during that period of history for failing British estates to be saved through marrying into the new American money rising out of the industrial revolution.
I watched much of the first season with my wife. There's an interesting storyline that the Lord reminded me of when He began to speak to me about this whole subject of the nature of the Kingdom.
The backstory is of an English aristocrat, the Earl of Grantham, who married a wealthy American woman, saving his failing fortune. Together they produced three daughters but were unable to produce the male heir to secure his position. It is in this context that a distant male relative, the rightful heir, is discovered. Unaccustomed to the aristocratic life, this young man is uncomfortable with all the trappings of his newfound life. Among other things, he wants to continue in his occupation as a barrister.
One scene has the young man, Matthew, approaching the Earl of Grantham with a question. He asks if it would be okay for him to fire his valet. Lord Grantham, concerned, quickly asks, "Why? Is he not doing his job?" Matthew responds that yes, he is doing his job, but that a valet is simply unnecessary for his lifestyle.
Lord Grantham then gives him some fatherly advice, and in doing so schools him in the dynamics and purpose of an aristocracy. Starting with a question, he asks him, "So, because you're uncomfortable with it, you will rob this man of his livelihood, of something respectable to do with his life?" Then, before Matthew can answer, he tells him their position provides for the vast amount of people that work on their estate. He explains that these people depend upon the Lord of the Manor to provide for their needs. In serving, they are given an honorable job to do and, by it, find meaning in life. The system, he implies, existed for the people and not the aristocracy.
It was this exchange the Lord brought back to my mind as I sat in the meeting on government.
This concept of the privileged few providing for the rest is true of any kingdom, but especially God's. In God's economy, He blesses some for the provision of all. "I will bless you to be a blessing to the nations of the earth." Throughout history, He has bestowed blessing on some in order to reach them all.
God has brought you into His Kingdom not as a mere subject, but as a son, and in so doing, made you royalty. We must remember this position grants us great privilege. It also carries with it great responsibility. We are part of heaven's aristocratic structure. We have been given an allocation over which to rule. We must do it well.
We would do well to remember the words given to Esther as she entered the royal life through marriage, "Who knows whether you have not attained royalty for such a time as this?" God positioned her to save her nation. Perhaps He is doing the same with you.

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High Court of England and Wales Rules in Favor of United Online Subsidiaries Interflora, Inc. and Interflora British Unit
High Court Rules that Marks and Spencer's Use of the "Interflora" Trademark as a Google AdWord to Advertise Its M&S Flowers & Gifts Website Was Trademark Infringement
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- United Online, Inc. (NAS: UNTD) , a leading provider of consumer products and services over the Internet, announced that the High Court of England and Wales issued its judgment in favor of United Online's FTD subsidiaries, Interflora, Inc. and Interflora British Unit, in their long-running lawsuit against Marks and Spencer plc. In December 2008, Interflora, Inc. and Interflora British Unit initiated proceedings against Marks and Spencer in an attempt to stop Marks and Spencer from bidding on the "Interflora" trademark on Google. In today's ruling, the trial judge concluded that Marks and Spencer's use of the "Interflora" trademark as a Google AdWord to advertise the Marks and Spencer's Flowers & Gifts website constituted trademark infringement.
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"[T]he M&S advertisements which are the subject of Interflora's claim did not enable reasonably well-informed and reasonably attentive internet users to ascertain whether the service referred to in the advertisements originated from [M&S or Interflora] ... On the contrary, as at 6 May 2008, a significant proportion of the consumers who searched for 'interflora' and the other Signs, and then clicked on M&S's advertisements displayed in response to those searches, were led to believe, incorrectly, that M&S's flower delivery service was part of the Interflora network."
"We are very pleased with the judgment which marks the conclusion of the trial of a legal case that began in 2008 and involved hearings before the Court of Justice of European Union and the UK Court of Appeal before finally returning to the High Court for trial," said Mark R. Goldston, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Online. "This judgment supports all the hard work and effort our Interflora, Inc. and Interflora British Unit subsidiaries have put into defending the Interflora brand."
Robert S. Apatoff, President of FTD Companies, Inc., added, "This judgment means that Marks and Spencer cannot bid on the trademark term 'Interflora' in the Google AdWords program. Keyword advertising is a very powerful tool and from a consumer protection perspective, it is important that Internet search results take consumers directly to the brands they are seeking. We wanted to ensure that when consumers search on the Internet for 'Interflora,' they can be confident in knowing that the flowers they purchase are coming from a member of the Interflora floral network."
The case will return to court later in the year to determine how much Marks and Spencer must pay Interflora, Inc. and Interflora British Unit by way of damages and costs. Each party may seek permission to appeal.
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Women's cell in collaboration with the Gender Club conducted a meeting on "Social Quotient" on 20th February 2015 at Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli. Dr.B.Arunkumar, Assistant Professor and Co-ordinator of Shift-II , Department of Social Work and Associate Dean of Extension Activities, Bishop Heber College, Trichy, was the guest speaker of the meeting.
He spoke about the needs and means of developing one's social behavior and attitude towards one's society.He started by talking about the need of knowing oneself of discovering oneself. Then he traced the path of the right habits, right actions, right attitudes and right behavior. He made the students to participate in the session. In the end he held a small quiz about the facts of the world economy and advised the students to be highly aware of the socio and economic happenings of our own country and the rest of the world. He stressed the fact that it is always the highly informed and loaded brain that gets the success out of all its actions. The session was highly useful to the students and they learned a great deal from the speaker.
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Biltmore Estate: The Most Distinguished Private Place
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"The most distinguished private place" - that is how, in 1893, the great landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted described Biltmore Estate, perhaps the most ambitious private building project of America's Gilded Age. It was only five years earlier that George Washington Vanderbilt purchased the first parcel of what would become his 125,000-acre estate in Asheville, North Carolina. Along with Olmsted, he commissioned the preeminent architect of the day, Richard Morris Hunt, to design the estate. The house, modeled in part on the chateaux of the Loire Valley, has become one of the greatest and most important in American architectural history. Its 255 rooms, with spectacular and finely crafted interiors, opulent furnishings (some designed by Hunt), and furniture and decorative arts objects collected by Vanderbilt from all corners of the world, have made it a rich national treasure. The estate served as the cradle of the profession of forestry in America. With Olmsted's advice and expertise, it became the first working model of a scientifically managed forest and played a critical role in the creation of our national parks. This meticulously researched book accompanies an exhibition organized by The Octagon, the Museum of The American Architectural Foundation; it chronicles Biltmore from inception, development, and construction through its Christmas 1895 opening celebrations, and into the present. Original architectural drawings, sketches, plans, presentation drawings, nineteenth-century photographs, and vibrant new color photography complete this portrait of a great landmark. Today Biltmore Estate belongs to George Washington Vanderbilt's descendants, who have opened the house to thepublic and have made it one of the most visited in America.
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Last weekend we had a double-header weekend and we closed it off with another almost rainy day for Bethany and Tim's wedding! These two are the picture of Christ's love for His church and I couldn't have been happier to be apart of their big day. We had rain but it stopped just in time for our portraits in Green Lane. The colorful leaves, old bridge, and stream made for the most beautiful background for these photos and I couldn't wait to share them with you! And if you can't tell from the photos below, Bethany, Tim, their bridal party, friends and family sure know how to have a good time! David and I had the time of our lives being apart of this beautiful day! Enjoy! xoxo
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The starting point for moving image installation Wandering Abroad is the life and death of David Oluwale, whose body was pulled out of the River Aire in 1969, but it also serves as an elegy to the experience of the many economic and political migrants who have come to Leeds over the years and continue to do so.
David Oluwale had travelled to England from Nigeria in 1949 with dreams of being an engineer. Arriving in Hull, he was sentenced as a stowaway to a term in Armley Gaol, Leeds; 20 years later he was found drowned in the Aire, having being hounded by local police. The film, featuring Caribbean and West African music from the period, traces Oluwale's final journey down the river, but also narrates a journey through the city, and through time, resonant with the march of change brought about through the urban development common to many northern post-industrial cities, which often provides little space for new communities to co-exist with the world of commerce.
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Do you ever think that we try to do too much? For example, I have a hard time going out for a run that's shorter than 30 minutes because it seems too short. As if somehow running 27 minutes doesn't count but anything over 30 does. Of course this makes no sense, and running (or doing whatever) for even five minutes is just that—doing something for five minutes, not zero.
I only had 15 minutes in the garden this morning. But that was still enough to plant a few sprouted potatoes that a friend had given me (I traded her about a pound of parsley, which is my main crop right now) and take a spin around the garden to see what's going on.
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Within 4 happy feet there are multiple ways you can participate in ballroom competitions. You have the student tournaments, and the competitions organized by a federation. As student tournaments we have the European Tournament of Dancing Students (ETDS), and the smaller version the Dutch tournament for dancing students: Nederlands Toernooi voor Dansende Studenten (NTDS).
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The ETDS is a fun student tournament that happens twice a year: one in the beginning of the academic year in October, and one during the Whitsun weekend. The goal of the tournament is to create a fun weekend full of dancing. The tournament traditionally starts on Friday evening with a party, also called the 'blinddate evening'. At this party, people without a dancing partner for the tournament can try to find one. So it is possible to register without a partner for this event!
On Saturday the first competition takes place: standard ballroom. At the beginning of the competition everyone will dance a qualification round, based on this round you will be assigned to one of 3 to 4 different classes (based on how many participants there are). These 3/4 classes combined are called the Breitensport, a term originating from the beginning of the ETDS when only German universities held this competition. After the qualification round, the real competition will start. For (competition) dancers of a higher level there is the Open Class, this class starts on Saturday with the Latin competition. Saturday evening everyone will be dancing some more at the theme party.
The next Sunday everything is repeated, only the breitensport dancers now dance Latin and the Open class dancers now dance standard ballroom. There will be another qualification round before the competition in the breitensport. Again, everyone is divided over 3 or 4 classes. At the end of the competitions, at Sunday evening, another party will be held. Traditionally this is a gala night.
During the competitions the different teams participating compete for "der Tanzmaus". This much desired trophy will be awarded to the university that did best during the whole tournament. October, 2015, Team Twente/Lublin managed to win "der Tanzmaus"! On Monday morning the last breakfast will be served, it is time to pack your bags and say goodbye to all the new friends you've made during this tournament.
Nederlands Toernooi voor Dansende Studenten (NTDS)
The Dutch tournament for dancing students (Nederland Toernooi voor Dansende Studenten, NTDS) is a smaller version of the ETDS. Despite the course of tournament being quite similar to the ETDS, there are a few differences. First of all, at the NTDS there is a special class for beginners. Only dancers with less than a year experience may participate in this class. For this reason, the NTDS is a perfect opportunity for beginning dancers to get a taste of competition dancing. Next to that, the duration of the NTDS is shorter and the tournament is over directly after the competition on Sunday. There is no party on Sunday evening, and everyone is leaving for home after the competitions. Instead of competing to win der Tanzmaus, at the NTDS the teams compete to win the NTDS Lion.


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Mastering the Audition
This Mastering the Audition Class teaches a crafted technique necessary for the actor to gain the skills and confidence for the best possible performance of an audition song. This class is to provide the actor with a process, which will support him or her in the crafting of any song at all. Learning to shape songs carefully, with intelligence and consideration, the material at hand, in a skillful, expert way, which results in an audition that is professional, thoughtful, emotionally true, and most important: memorable. This class includes: Choosing and Altering Audition Materials Audition Book Maintenance Audition Etiquette Physicality and Awareness Vocal Styling and Musicality Character Development Acting a Song for Auditions
|Age Guideline
|Class "Schwartz" is for ages 7-10, Class"Sondheim" is for ages 11-14, Class "Pre- Professional" is for ages 15-17
|No audition required
|Class Dates
|Tuesdays, January 16th- April 3rd
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|"Schwartz" 5:30pm - 6:30pm, "Sondheim" 6:30pm - 7:30pm "Pre Professional" 7:30pm - 8:30pm
|April 3rd during class times
|$150.00 due January 16th
Explore the Elements of Improv in our introductory course. You will learn some of the core fundamentals and principles of improv, focusing on various games and exercises that encourage trust, communication, agreement ("yes and"); active listening, character, status, and making your scene partner look good.
Through this class, students will achieve personal growth and self-confidence that will help them to excel in other areas. Improv is a great tool to enhance skills in working with others, problem solving, developing confidence, and a creative style.
|Age Guideline
|beginners ages 10 and up, no experience required
|No audition required
|Class Dates
|Thursdays, January 11th- March 29th
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|Beg/Int: 5:30-7pm , Adv: 7pm-8:30
|March 30th, 7:00pm show
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Bob's Burgers is gettings its own official cookbook! The recipes are based on Cole Bowden's very popular Tumblr, The Bob's Burgers Experiment (where he creates the Burger Of The Day chalkboard gag in the TV show), and is produced in conjunction with the show's creator, Loren Bouchard. The book is published by Rizzoli and will be available later this month. If you love weird burgers from a great show, this is the perfect thing to get!
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Leonardo Cuervo is a Fantastic Realism painter interested in exploring the human figure and bringing out its unsettling side. As reflected in his 2014 solo show In Fabula at the Garboushian Gallery in Los Angeles, Cuervo's work is 'infused with all things fantastical and esoteric, leaving the reality of society and exploring the unreal world in our imagination'. He started as an engraving student at the San Alejandro Academy of Fine Arts, in Havana, Cuba, but was immediately drawn to traditional oil painting techniques.
In Havana, Cuervo presented solo shows in prestigious institutions like the Gallery Palace of Limbillo, the Wallonia Cultural Center, both in Havana Historical Center, and the Gallery Pequeno Espacio of the National Council of VIsual Arts and participated in collective exhibitions at institutions like the Center for the Development of Visual Arts, Havana, Cuba, and the Blue Circle Gallery, Chicago, USA.
His early work, influenced by the culture developed during the XIV and XVII centuries, led him to present solo exhibitions at the Contrast-Gallery and the Galerie Yannick David, in Brussels, Belgium. Cuervo's origins as engraver motivated him to also embrace pencil drawing as a complete form of expression. His graphite work was recently selected for the 2014 collective show PaperWorks II at the Upstream Gallery in Hasting-on-Hudson, New York. Cuervo lives and paints in California since 2012.


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Check out the amazing year we've had together with this holiday-themed poem that highlights how you've helped bring joy to our world over the past twelve months!
Twas the night before break, when all through the halls
Not a student was stirring, because they were all at malls.
The grades had been entered by the teachers with care,
For it was the last thing required to be free from there.
As teachers got nestled in their comfortable beds,
The realization they could sleep in entered their heads.
No more alarm clocks, or getting dressed in a snap;
Over holiday break, they could take nap after nap.
Soon each teacher was dreaming and remembering what they'd done;
Thinking about all the past year's lessons, created one-by-one.
Edmodo helped them do it, in what seemed like a flash.
Connecting, sharing, and making a learning splash.
Groups were created, one for each class;
Students were invited and joined en masse.
Then, before their wondering eyes did appear,
School work in an online atmosphere!
Classrooms were flipped, fast and quick;
Homework assigned with a simple click.
With word-of-mouth, more teachers came,
And soon more were asking for Edmodo by name.
"Now, LearnStreet! Now, zondle! Now, Elesapiens and DigitWhiz!
On, Bongo! On, Digital Passport! On, Audioboo and Les Mis!
Apps for multiple subjects and easy to install,
Now launch away! Launch away! Launch away all!"
"Give us a new look," the teachers did cry,
So Edmodo got a makeover to appease the eye.
An online facelift that kept its signature blue,
And a brand new design for the iPad, too.
When teachers spoke, Edmodo listened to every word,
And worked to show that teachers were heard.
From assignment locking, image scrolling, and more,
Edmodo released new features for its product and store.
From webinars to teacher tips, and becoming available in Chinese,
Edmodo made integrating tech into classrooms a breeze.
When teachers spoke their digital language, students began to thrive.
And let's not forget: Edmodo turned five!
In lieu of presents, the company wished to make teachers merry,
Make their eyes sparkle and cheeks blush like a cherry.
So there were spotlights, giveaways, and contests, too.
Anything to celebrate all that teachers do.
At Edmodocon, teachers were welcomed with open arms.
With 27,000 from 170 countries registered, they came in swarms.
Awards were given, advice and insight shared.
At 11 hours, it showed how much teachers cared.
As teachers began to stir and awaken from a dream-like state,
They got excited to see that they actually slept past eight.
While deciding whether to get up, or stay in bed,
They began to wonder about the year ahead.
A new semester and set of students were out there waiting.
Once the bell starts ringing, more lessons, quizzes, and grading.
"Stop!" the teachers said among themselves.
"This break is the time to think of ourselves."
But before the teachers started to go about their days,
Edmodo wanted to give them one last bit of praise.
"Thank you to every educator! We hold you all so dear.
Cheers to a relaxing, peaceful, and happy New Year!"
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Someone actually understands me!!!!! Thank you! Edmodo will be on the top of my New Year's Resolution list! Yes, I should be napping, wrapping or rapping and not tapping my iPad, but I can't resist spending the morning perusing EDMODO again!
Oh this is fabulous! Love it! Happy Holidays to the Edmodo crew 🙂
AWESOME! (I'm sleeping in right now)
A definition of sleeping of which I was not previously aware.(hahahahaha)
Thank you, for providing this medium to engage our students(and other colleagues). I've shared the many features of Edmodo this year with many colleagues and my district at large. I have never tired of it in all the years I have used it and I continue to find new ways to use it.
Thank you, Edmodo, for making education relevant once again for today's student. Edmodo has made Flipping the classroom the greatest adventure in my long teaching career. Students are engaged and excited about powering up when they come to school. Edmodo is the perfect avenue to make this possible.
THIS IS WONDERFUL!! This has been "the year of Edmodo" for me. Teaching eight courses simultaneously is possible because Edmodo does what it does so well. THANK YOU!!
Edmodo has build bridges to new horizons. I am so great full of all the work you do. May you all have a happy and prosperous Hollidays. Many blessings to all. Love you all my Edmodo Family.
Thanks for the poem and for changing the way we teach our students. My students love Edmodo. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!!!
Obviously, Edmodo's talents are not yet all unveiled –
As new apps, pages, and web'nars were once just a tale.
"They listened…They listened" – each teacher decried,
"Success is at hand!" We all salute-Edmodo did fly!
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Thanks Edmodo, for the classroom support, tips and tricks, and the poem!
Thank you for all your help!!! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!
Happy Holidays
Very beautiful poem that captures the spirit of Edmodo. Thank you!
Cute poem! Thanks for sharing.
As 2014 teaching resolution – I'll explore on how to participate with my students
Happy Holidays!!!
Nicely Done! Thanks for all you do for teachers.
Nancy Nelson, you said it perfectly, someone finally understands us. Bless the children, bless us all.
Love, Love, Love the creativity! Kudos to the Edmodo team for showcasing their year in such a fun way! Merry Christmas and have a wonderful New Year!
Thanks for a great semester as a new Edmodo user! Happy Holidays from South Dakota.
Wonderful rhyme…right on time! : )
Thanks, Edmodo!
Happy New Year, Edmodians, from North Carolina!
Thank you for the fantastic new upgrades and ideas! I look forward to serving as a 2014 Edmodo Ambassador!
A lovely rhyme, so sublime! happy holidays!!!!
Happy New Year! Great rhyme!
A lovely rhyme, just so sublime!
Loved the poem. Great reps serving our school district.
Awesome rhyme! I'm doing poetry after the break and will have to share !! NEEDING HELP! I am working with 28 LD/ EMD self-contained students with 4 slow computers. Does anyone know of a grant that can be done simply to get some tablets? Very, very few of them have smartphones to do any tech work, so we are very limited in what we can do with technology. Thanks!
Donors Choose lets you write your own grant for items that you need in your classroom. Check it out at
At Dixon Middle School in Provo we think Edmodo is broken.
Hi Dee – We're sorry to hear that. Our support team would be happy to provide assistance with any issues you are having. You can reach them through the support community on Edmodo or at support [at] edmodo.com
How Nice!
Great poem! I resolve to use Edmodo more in 2014. I think my first set of students on Edmodo three years ago, still use it on their own.
It is amazing what we can accomplish when we all work as a team. Thank to all the teachers who have posted on Edmondo.
Happy New Year in 2014!!!!!!
You folks have revolutionized the way I teach. Thanks for bringing excitement back into my job, light into my students eyes, and the joy of learning to all of us. You folks are the best! The poem is a gem I will keep!
Thank you for an entertaining poem and for the inspiration to utilize technology more. Edmodo rocks our world!!!
Love the poem, and it's sooo true! Would like to use Edmodo more, but have trouble finding the time.
So cute-great site to share and learn.
Beautiful poem, thanks for sharing. I am a new Edmodo user and I am learning and using the resources from other wonderful teachers. Thanks!
Have a wonderful 2014!
Loved it, how inspiring.
Thank you edmodo. You made it easy for me to be in touch with my students all the time. What a wonderful educational initiative. Happy new year
Thank you Edmodo for your insightful and delightful poem. As well as, helping connect wonderful minds together so we can share our knowledge. I look forward to 2014.
Just read the poem, I Love it…
Wonderful poem. I plan to print it out and share it with some of my co-workers.
Very inspiring poem for Edmodo users and encouraging one for those who had not tried out yet.
Beautifully done!
Edmodo crew,
Happy New Year 2014!
Your help and platform has improved my classes and projects. Thanks to each one of you.
I admire all teachers, they do one of the most valuable jobs in all children's life!!!
Edmodo is great! Thanks for the assistance offered in December and the training.


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In order to illustrate what a project could look like I'll post what I would post if I had to actually do this project as well. I will limit myself to only one picture per section, feel free to post more!!
Note: I will also always post a link to the actual code I've used to create the image.
Section 3: basic shapes and grey scales
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Section 4: laserbeams and stuff
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Museum History
The Noble Maritime Collection is a museum and study center located on the former grounds of the famous retirement home, Sailors' Snug Harbor, on Staten Island's North Shore. Its mission is to preserve and interpret the art, writings, and historical maritime artifacts of the distinguished marine artist, John A. Noble (1913-83) and to continue his legacy of celebrating the people and traditions of the working waterfront of New York Harbor in its collections, exhibitions, and programs; to preserve and interpret the history of Sailors' Snug Harbor; to preserve and celebrate Robbins Reef Lighthouse; and to operate a museum and maritime study center inspired by these themes.
Founded in 1987 at Noble's home on Staten Island, the museum opened at Snug Harbor in 2000 after a $3.5 million adaptive reuse project that transformed a derelict former mariners' dormitory into a beautiful museum. The rehabilitation project garnered the 1999 New York Preservation Award from the Municipal Art Society of New York, the Preservation League Award, and President's Award from the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce.
The rehabilitation of the 28,500 square-foot former dormitory, built in 1841 and opened in 1844, was the product of over eight years of services and materials worth over $1 million donated by the Noble Crew, a group of volunteers of all ages, levels of experience, and professions. Its efforts were described as "a particularly moving demonstration of citizen volunteers taking on a daunting preservation project and completing it with great style," by a representative of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. "The Noble may be one of the nation's best examples of a volunteer restoration project." The Crew is active today, contributing its time and talent on a regular basis.
In 2010, the museum took over the stewardship of the Robbins Reef Light Station, the off-shore, four-story, conical tower constructed of brick and cast-iron on a granite caisson located between the Statue of Liberty and Staten Island's North Shore. Built in 1883, part of its historical significance lies in the story of Katherine Walker, who took over lighthouse duties when her husband died. She was officially appointed in 1895 by the Lighthouse Board, and kept the light until 1919. The Noble Crew is in the process of restoring the structure.
The museum features the work of John A. Noble, the maritime artist who chronicled the last chapter in the Age of Sail. It is fully accessible for the disabled and has galleries, classrooms, a printmaking studio, rehearsal and performance spaces, a library, a state-of-the-art archive, offices, and a gift shop. Period rooms, including a recreation of a typical Sailors' Snug Harbor dormitory room from around 1900, reveal life at Sailors' Snug Harbor.
Noble's houseboat studio, the teak saloon of a European yacht, is the museum's centerpiece. The museum has two classrooms, the Soul of Sail Classroom and the Maurice K. Shaw Navigation Classroom, where character-based art and history programs are presented to children and adults. The museum's printmaking studio is available for classes and use by artists.
The museum's permanent exhibitions feature the Writing Room and the Dormitory Room, recreations of original Sailors' Snug Harbor facilities and the Ship Model Gallery featuring 40 models of vessels. Continuing exhibitions focus on the history of the site; Treasures of Sailors' Snug Harbor is an exhibition of Sailor's Snug Harbor art and furnishings, and Daily Life at Sailors' Snug Harbor exhibits material about the lives of Harbor residents and the people who cared for them. The newest exhibition, Robbins Reef Lighthouse: A Home in the Harbor, explores the lighthouse through contemporary art, antique art, historical artifacts, documents, and records. A section about its most well-known keeper, Katherine Walker (1848-1931), features her furniture and family photographs.
The museum's resources include the Noble Maritime Library, which concentrates on maritime history in New York Harbor, and the archive which houses the museum's collections of art and documents. In 2010, the Trustees of the Sailors' Snug Harbor in the City of New York made the museum the steward of its collection of art and artifacts, which illustrate the history of the venerable retirement home for mariners. The collection includes paintings by 19th century American artists, nautical artifacts, and folk art created by Sailors' Snug Harbor residents, including hand-crafted ship models. Some objects from the collection are also displayed in the museum's classrooms and Ship Model Gallery.
The museum has an active publication program. It has published five books, John A. Noble: The Rowboat Drawings, a selection of Noble's plein air drawings; Hulls and Hulks in the Tide of Time: The Life and Work of John A. Noble, the definitive biography and catalogue raisonné and winner of the 1994 first prize for books in the American Association of Museum's annual publication competition; Bon à tirer: The Prints of Herman Zaage, winner of the Honorable Mention award in the AAM competition; and Caddell Dry Dock: 100 Years Harborside. The children's book of museum manners, The Terrible Captain Jack Visits the Museum, won the second place award in the 2008 AAM competition, and the documentary Hulls and Hulks in the Tide of Time: A Portrait of John A. Noble, won the CINE Golden Eagle Award. As noted, the museum produces chapbooks, including The Fight for Sailors' Snug Harbor, a collection of Noble's writings about the preservation of Sailors' Snug Harbor; A Glimpse of Life at Sailors' Snug Harbor in 1880; and The Sailors' Snug Harbor Coloring Book.
Admission to the Noble Maritime Collection is by donation. The museum is fully code compliant and accessible to the disabled. Snug Harbor Cultural Center is a New York City park open to the public daily.


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International Cat Care is delighted to announce the launch of an important new document, the International Declaration of Responsibilities to Cats, which we are encouraging all cat lovers to sign.
> Read and sign the Declaration here
Developed by iCatCare, the Declaration sets out best practice for all those responsible for feline welfare, and provides a clear framework for a collaborative and coordinated approach to the protection and improvement of cat welfare.
We recognise that life is tough for many cats all over the world. Those that are unowned can struggle to survive on the streets, and may face inhumane methods of population control. For pet cats, welfare issues arise when people do not understand or fulfil their needs, or when veterinary care is not as good as it could be. Human desire to create certain looks for cats through breeding has resulted in cats suffering with serious health problems. These are just a few examples of the many ways in which cat welfare needs to be improved.
A number of different entities are responsible for feline welfare, ranging from individual owners caring for their pets, to central governments setting welfare legislation. Although it is important for everyone to play their own part in helping cats, it is also essential that these different bodies work together, if cat welfare is to be improved.
This is why we have devloped the Declaration and why we need you to read it, sign it and share it.
The gathering of signatures will achieve three goals:
- Those signing will be acknowledging that they have read the document and agree that we need a collaborative way forward to help the global cat population.
- The gathering of signatures will act as a petition, helping iCatCare to show the world how many people care about cats and want their welfare to be improved.
- Supporting the Declaration will enable organisations to use the document to help convince other parties to work together or develop new laws or responsibilities which can help deliver better cat welfare.
Once you have signed the Declaration, you can declare your support for improving feline welfare by sharing a photo on social media with one of our downloadable signs, using the hashtag #catdeclaration.
If you believe that the quality of life of every single cat matters, whether it lives in our home or on the streets, please sign the Declaration. To read and sign the document, and to download iCatCare's Declaration signs, go to: www.icatcare.org/declaration.


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On April 24, 2018, the Chesapeake Fire Department was awarded the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold PLUS Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. This is the fifth consecutive year in which our Department has been recognized for exceptional care of cardiovascular patients.
Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), the deadliest type of heart attack caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it's critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, by mechanically opening the blocked vessel.
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This multifaceted artist has been mixing, singing, writing and producing within the scene for years. The quality of her sound means her rise isn't going to slow anytime soon. If you don't know, get to know.
TOUCH did some image re-touching & digital artwork for Rae in September 2013, predominantly for use across her social media outlets.
Rae is an ongoing client.


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A new Cathedral of the Western Diocese on Glenoaks Boulevard will be consecrated on Saturday with all the local fanfare of local officialdome.
The Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II will be joined by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and a number of other state and local officials for the dedication of a monument for the victims of the 9/11 attacks.
Construction on the large, eye-catching church was recently completed on North Glenoaks Boulevard, rising up near the Golden State (5) Freeway. Organizers expect about 1,000 people to attend the event, drawing the faithful and curious neighbors alike.
The dedication and consecration will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. at the new cathedral located at 3325 N. Glenoaks Blvd in Burbank.


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Heritage Drift Framed Tables
Our Heritage Drift Collection includes this exclusive range of stylish and practical metal framed display units and tables with beautiful, solid, distressed wooden shelves to match the other gondolas and merchandisers in the range. They are ideal for displaying a variety of products such as gifts, homewares, books, footwear and more on the shop floor or in window displays. Largest unit measures 119 x 39 x 195cm while the smallest is 80 x 59 x 85cm with various sizes in between. All require minimal self assembly and include castors for easy manoeuvrability. Taller units can have high shelves removed and replaced with hanging rails (45450 and 45449 available separately) to display garments. Ideal for anywhere with a rustic or industrial look such as gift shops, coffee shops, clothing sellers and more. Also available as part of the Heritage White collection.


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Tower STEM Challenges: 5 Icebreaker Activities
Tower STEM Challenges: 5 Icebreaker Activities
Subjects: Engineering Design, Applied Math, Physical Science
Grades: 2nd - 9th
Resource Type: Stage 1 - Mini Challenges
Teaching Duration: 3 hours
Total Pages: 16
Towers are a great STEM activity to promote collaboration, teamwork, communication, and problem solving. This challenge lays a critical foundation for more intensive STEM challenges. Working as a team, they will learn lessons in communication, innovation, hidden assumptions, and creativity that are central to the engineering process.
These activities take no more than 20 minutes as they are meant to be conducted in a set time limit. Use these activities as a warm-up or icebreaker, team building activity, or introduction to the world of engineering!
Activities are low-prep and low-cost! Materials needed for all challenges are pipecleaners, cups, rubber bands, string, spaghetti, index cards, balloons, and tape
- Pipecleaner Tower Challenge: Using only pipecleaners, student teams will build the tallest, freestanding tower. However, there will be some unexpected constraints along the way!
- Stack the Cups Challenge: Perfect for teams struggling with communication. Teams will build a tower of cups without touching them! Requires all members to participate.
- Additional Tower Challenges: Want more towers? Instructions provided on how to implement tower challenges with index cards, spaghetti, and more!
- Student Packet: A student packet is included to guide students through the engineering design process with the tower activities.


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OSWEGO – Although recent winter weather has caused minor construction set-backs, the $9.1 million St. Francis Commons Assisted Living Residence in Oswego is still on track for a September opening.
Breaks in the weather have allowed construction crews to continue to make progress, and workers are finishing the concrete floors and support elements, before beginning work on the structure's exterior walls.
St. Francis Commons will be the only senior care residence in Oswego County offering New York State licensed Assisted Living Program services and amenities. St. Francis Commons will provide supportive housing and care at a level that is less than a nursing home but more that you may find in an independent setting.
"Since beginning construction this past November, winter weather has set us back a couple of weeks on our construction timeline," said Greg Osetek, director of Community Relations. "Overall, we are still on track to meet our September completion date. In the coming weeks as the exterior walls start to be erected, St. Francis Commons will really take shape."
St. Francis Commons will serve sixty seniors in in private and semi-private rooms. Other features of the Assisted Living Program residence include an emergency response system (call bell) is featured in all rooms and common areas throughout the residence. Care needs will be met by an experienced team of professionals, with 24 hour/7 day a week on-site supervision and assistance with medication management, overseen by a Registered Nurse. Three nutritious meals a day served in comfortable dining rooms, activity programming on and off-site will be available to address socialization opportunities, as well as easily accessible outdoor space will be available to residents.
Amenities at St. Francis Commons will include housekeeping with linen and personal laundry services. A Hair Salon, Gift Shop, and scheduled transportation are also included. Cable television and telephone connections are in each room.
St. Francis Commons will also feature a fourteen bed neighborhood; Memory Care at St. Francis, which will serve individuals diagnosed with mild to moderate dementia-related illness, like Alzheimer's disease, who would benefit from a community-based living environment with specialized supportive services.
St. Francis Commons will offer the community access to a level of care and accommodations that are affordable and able to meet the care needs of those served. Private payment, Medicaid, private insurance reimbursement and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will be accepted.
The St. Francis Commons project is the latest phase in development on the St. Luke healthcare campus. The campus consists of fifteen acres and includes St. Luke Health Services, Bishop's Commons Enriched Living Residence and Little Lukes Childcare Center. Funding for construction of the $9.1 million dollar assisted living program residence is provided by an $8 million dollar HEAL-NY grant through the New York State Department of Health. Additional financing for the project has been made available through Operation Oswego County, the Oswego County Industrial Development Agency the City of Oswego's Office of Community Development, and the St. Luke-John Foster Burden Fund. When fully operational, St. Francis Commons will employee thirty-two people.
For more information about St. Francis Commons Assisted Living Residence call (315) 326-0870 or email: [email protected] On the web at www.stfranciscommons.com


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When your institution is shopping around for a new platform for its students and alumni, the first question on your mind is, "Will this work?"
That question is harder to answer than you might think. It can be tricky to define what the success of your new platform should look like, and to decide which data are relevant when measuring that success.
It's not uncommon for shops to pick the wrong data to evaluate the success of their new platform. Thinking that the platform is performing better than it is, they lock themselves into ongoing contracts that don't actually deliver the results they expect.
In this post we highlight four common mistakes that shops make when evaluating the performance of their platforms and how to avoid making them.
1. Don't use adoption as your primary measure of success.
Instead, measure engagement. It's encouraging to watch your constituents sign up for your platform, and it's easy to tout the size of your user base as a sign of success. But just signing up for something doesn't mean anything—people have to actually use your platform for it to be a success.
Have you ever signed up for an online platform, clicked around, become bored or confused, and then left forever? It happens more often than you might think, and it means that user count is often little more than a vanity metric.
In addition to tracking the number of users you have, keep track of monthly active users (MAU, in the biz) and how those active users are using your platform. What actions are they performing, and how often? Are they getting what they want or need? Are they coming back regularly, or are they jumping ship? The answers to these questions will give you a holistic understanding of the health of your platform.
2. Don't count checked boxes on user profiles as success.
Instead, track activity. When they sign up for your platform, your constituents may have the opportunity to check a box to indicate that they're willing to be a mentor, give a mock interview, offer advice—or any number of other things. We often see shops referencing the number of users who have "signed up as mentors" or "registered as members of the career advice network" as a sign of success, when the truth is more complicated.
When a user checks a box on their profile, they haven't actually accomplished anything yet. They haven't helped or been helped by anyone. They may not have even finished the sign up process or logged back in to see what's new.
Rather than counting the number of users who have ticked off checkboxes, track how many users form connections and find what they're looking for on your platform. Look for positive outcomes and ongoing user activity.
3. Don't use absolute numbers.
Instead, use percentages. It's exciting when 1,000 people sign up for your new platform, but that number is only a drop in the bucket for an institution with an alumni community of 300,000. Three-tenths of one percent of a drop in the bucket, in fact.
When evaluating the health of your platform, be sure to set goals and weigh your results relative to the size of your community and the amount of time and effort your team invests. You signed up 500 users, but did you reach your goal of 5% community-wide adoption? How much staff time did it take to recruit those users—were your techniques efficient? Is your platform reaching enough of your community to be cost-effective?
Framing your numbers as percentages will keep you—and the vendor you work with—accountable to the goals you choose at the outset.
4. Don't use static figures.
Instead, measure ongoing growth and activity.
"500 people signed up in the first six months." That's great! How many people signed up in the following six months? How many people signed up last week? How many sign up on a daily basis?
Every platform needs to continue to grow in order to stay healthy. In the same way students cycle through your institution every four years (give or take), users will cycle through your platform, signing up as students and continuing to use it as alumni.
Citing the same figure over and over again as a measure of your success can breed complacency. Keep your data up to date and monitor user signups and activity over time to make sure your platform continues to grow. If it turns out to be just a flash in the pan, why continue to pay for it?
For more advice on choosing the right platform for your shop, download our free whitepaper: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing an Engagement Platform.


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Feel like trying a new style? Whether your hair is curly or straight, it's easy to make waves using nothing more than a hairbrush and some patience. In this guide, we've teamed up with the style experts at www.hershesons.com to help you create wavy hair like a professional stylist.
Start with fresh, clean, and straightened hair
Before you start creating wavy hair, you'll need to make sure that your hair is clean and straight. Wash your hair using shampoo and conditioner. Make sure your hair is perfectly clean – if you need to rinse and repeat, don't hesitate.
Once your hair is clean, straighten it. If you have naturally straight hair, you've got nothing to worry about. If your hair is curly, use your straightening iron to make it straight and tidy.
If your hair is naturally straight, you can towel dry it to leave a little bit of moisture for creating long-lasting waves. If you've straightened it, try adding some leave-in conditioner to create a little bit of moisture.
Prepare your brush or comb and get to work. Your hair should be perfectly straight and nice and neat before you create any waves. Use your comb to remove any knots in your hair and bring it into an even, consistent pattern.
Use braids to create loose, wavy curls in your hair
Divide your hair into inch-thick sections, and create tight braids using each part. The size of your braids will determine the size of your waves – several small, tight braids will give you smaller waves, while a single plait will give you very loose waves.
For the best results, try 3-4 braids of a reasonable tightness. Make sure your braids aren't too tight, as pulling your hair too tightly can damage it. If you feel discomfort, loosen your brands and start over again.
If your hair is still damp, dry it using your hairdryer. If it's almost dry, you can let it dry naturally. You will need to leave your hair in braids for about six hours, so if you plan on going to sleep, make sure it's dry before you get into bed.
After six or more hours have passed, untie your braids and enjoy natural waves that are sure to impress. Make sure you don't comb or brush your hair at this point, as it will become frizzy and dry instead of loose and curly.
Your waves won't last forever, but they can last longer with some basic care. Sleep with large curlers in your hair to create loose waves naturally, or top up using your curling iron for the perfect wavy look.


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In my previous post, I mentioned looking for a polynomial for an application. I am working on an application that involves clicking or dragging tiles around. Once you release the tile, I want it to snap to where it's supposed to be.
The easiest way to do this is to just warp it to where it's supposed to go. This isn't very visually pleasing. The next best thing is to set up a time-interval on which it moves into place. Then, linearly interpolate from where it is to where it's going (here with t normalized to range between zero and one):
That's much better than just warping, but it doesn't have any sort of fade-in or fade-out. It instantaneously has its maximum velocity and then instantaneously stops at the end.
Typically, then one uses a cubic spline to scale the t value before interpolating to get a speed up in the beginning and then slow down in the end.
I might like to decelerate faster than I accelerate though so I might employ a fancier (higher-order) polynomial like:
But, in this case, I wanted the tile to overshoot the target a bit and then nestle/wiggle into place. So, I experimented with a bunch of different polynomials. I was having real trouble getting them to behave in a way that felt right. So, I went back to the physics of it.
What I wanted was pretty similar to damped spring motion. Imagine
you've tied a heavy weight to a spring and suspended it all in a jar
of oil. If you perturb the weight, it will bounce up and down but
each bounce is closer to the equilibrium point than the previous bounce.
(Actually, it's more complicated than that. If the spring is too weak
or the oil too viscous, the weight will just slowly return to the
equilibrium point without ever going past it. That's called
harmonic oscillation. What I want is called
harmonic oscillation and that's
all I will concern myself with here.) The equation for this
motion is:
To get it to wiggle an appropriate amount, I was using ω = 4π and with a φ of -π/2 effectively making the cosine into a sine.
This is all well and good, but to really scale my t, I need this to start at zero and approach one. So, I was really using:
Well, now it starts zig-zagging on the way to its destination. It already starts cutting back long before it makes it to where it's going. So, I needed to get close to the destination much sooner. So, I jiggered the t term:
This looks terrible though. I hit the destination is less than a tenth of a second and then not again until about half a second. The reason for this is that the oscillations happen at a fixed rate. ω never changes and t moves steadily along so that sin(ωt) keeps the same frequency throughout my interval. So, I jiggered the t going into the sine function to make my oscillations start out slowly and really speed up toward the end.
This is much better, but it still didn't give the feeling of settling in because the second oscillation was almost as high as the first. So, I could up the value of k and get somewhere. But, I wanted it to be even more dramatic. So, I changed the t in the exponent to t3 (and used a slightly higher k: was 3 and is now 4):
This was pretty decent, but I felt the initial attack was a bit strong. So, I dropped down the exponent on my base curve from 4 to 2:
And, this is pretty nice. It looks pretty natural (despite making an entire
mess out of damped harmonic motion). It doesn't ease in at all though
so I might still need to replace the 1 - (1-t)2 with something
of a higher order. But, I might not mind the tile achieving instant
velocity. It gives it that
I'm really supposed to be over there
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By Emily Jones
The holidays have finally arrived! Thanksgiving was a blast, but now it's time to focus on the winter holidays, such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Now remember, these holidays aren't always about the gifts, but giving and receiving presents is pretty exciting. However, some people get overwhelmed when making their lists and buying for friends and family. The following are some gift ideas to make your list the best!
First, let's start with the girls. This year, a popular trend in the girl world has been cute planners to organize your daily activities. Companies like Lilly Pulitzer and Erin Condren sell adorable agendas! For the makeup lovers, Sephora and Ulta have put together some wonderful gift sets at a discounted price. For the perfect spa night, you can ask for some comfy clothes from PINK and a bath bomb (or two) from Lush.
Next, let's talk about the boys. Shirts and jackets from Vineyard Vines and Southern Tide are popular among the so-called "frat boys". For the gaming guys, games from GameStop or BestBuy give them will be great presents. For the sporty kids, clothes or equipment from Academy will make for the perfect gifts. Shoes like LeBrons, Curries, and Jordans are also big hits in the boy world.
Finally, let's cover the adults in our lives. Whether the gift is for a teacher or a grandparent, it can be hard to identify exactly what kinds of things they are interested in and what they would like as a gift. To start, ask them questions about what they like and don't like. Once they've said what they would like, make a list of stores that have gifts they would like. Then, you can go to the store and pick out the gift that suits them best. Heartfelt gifts are always in style!
Whatever holiday you celebrate, these gifts are sure to make your friends and family happy. Remember that the holiday season is not all about receiving gifts, but also spending time with your family and giving back to the community. Happy Holidays!


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As far as cinematic experiences of the mind go, nobody has influenced and hypnotized us in recent times like director Christopher Nolan. Though often leaning towards the incomprehensible, incoherent and logic-defying, Inception (2010) and Interstellar (2014) were unforgettable big screen experiences.
But for me, Memento is Nolan's finest, grounded and most convincing 'mind-awe' film. Based on a short story by Christopher's brother and frequent collaborator Jonathan Nolan, Memento is a jigsaw puzzle that comes together with alarming clarity.
The reverse-chronological narrative cuts across two timelines. Both story nerves feature at its center, Leonard, an insurance investigator who suffers from anterograde amnesia (short-term memory loss). Leonard's condition, as he puts it, is a consequence of two men attacking, raping and killing his wife, while severely injuring Leonard. The first attacker was caught, Leonard is in search of the second fugitive attacker, believed to be called John G.
As habitual viewers of linear storytelling, Memento may get you disconcerted and impatient at first. There's a good chance you will pause and opt for another movie.
Hang on and watch carefully.
A rich reward for cinema lovers, as the threads untangle the horror and puppetry of it all.
As a constant vindication of Christopher Nolan's early, unmistakable genius, Memento is his finest psychological/mystery thriller film yet.
(Yes, Indian film viewers will identify the similarities to A.R.Murugadoss directed revenge films, the Tamil version, Gajini (2005) and the Hindi remake Ghajini (2008). Both films just used Leonard's memory loss premise, rest was a rehashed formulaic revenge saga, at best.)


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Here are two completley different frames taken within close proximity of one another:
Get it while you can on the Wood... Green drakes are still coming off on the Wood and shouldn't last much longer. I marked my first green drake day on the Wood as July 2nd and it's the 19th and they are still lingering. Most of the bugs are done, however, south valley.


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Welcome to the image gallery of The Cooke Collection.
Cooke Photographics features the talents of Richard and Mary Cooke. Commercial photographers for over 25 years in the Austin, Texas market. Over the course of our commercial career, we never lost sight of the goal, to capture and communicate the awesome power of light that is never the same twice. Waiting for the light in a 1000 year old cathedral, hauling tripods through lavender fields, laying in wait for a sunrise over a Neolithic Dolmen, these are the things that inspire us. Whether you are interested in a 300 year old Spanish Mission in South Texas, the morning mist in Provence or a Celtic Cross from sacred sights in Ireland, we hope you find something that speaks to you.
Often the images are printed in sepia, black and white or toned in neutral colors that give the artwork a tranquil and ethereal look. Our point of view is timeless and the neutral tones compliment most interior styles. Having worked with interior designers, corporate art curators and photography collectors, we are so pleased to offer prints by ordering on line, via our email. firstname.lastname@example.com.


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I came to a revelation this weekend about relationships, etc. You will undoubtedly be misled in a relationship and do stupid stuff if your role model for the perfect relationship during your formative teen years was a volatile relationship where the husband was psycologically abusive and manipulative and destructive and the wife chronically lied to him, did a buttload of stuff behind his back, and then cheated on him. And, some say (although this is only a rumor), she did coke (which may or may not be true, she got kinda crazy at the end).
Life has a funny way of working out when you least expect it.
If Hummers didn't suck so much and I had a lot of money and a driver's liscence, I would totally get one just because the rad "Little Monster" commercial from the Superbowl almost convinced me.


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Jeff Jarrett's lineup of annual charity events is akin to a musician's national tour schedule. The appearances are many, and although the chef would like to reach an even broader audience with his culinary talents, he must draw the line somewhere. While Mr. Jarrett is in tune with the mission and needs of each of his designated charities, the exertion associated with so many functions can take its toll. "I couldn't even remember what dish I had planned to do for this fundraiser," the executive chef of Cleveland Airport Marriott's AMP 150 said in November during a March of Dimes event at Windows on the River. The Signature Chefs Auction is one of the approximately 40 benefits Mr. Jarrett juggles each year with his demanding career, and although each one sets him back "a couple hundred dollars" — along with time spent on logistics — Mr. Jarrett sees a payoff that goes beyond a dollar figure. "People support you when you support them," he said. Philanthropic outreach is part of the culture at many Northeast Ohio operations, although benefactors, particularly small and midsize businesses, say limits must be defined to prevent a strain on resources. It's a difficult balance to achieve when interests in different missions intersect agencies' pressing need for aid and donations. "We're getting hit up so much more frequently," said Ben Bebenroth, whose Spice Kitchen + Bar also featured samples of its local fare at the March of Dimes fundraiser. The chef said he's expanded the breadth of charities with which his restaurant and catering business have aligned, although the agencies must fit with his operation's core philosophies, which revolve around local investment, education and environmental stewardship. "We've had to turn down certain events, but sometimes we'll auction off gift certificates if we can't participate," Mr. Bebenroth said. "People don't like to hear "no.'"
Needs of needy tie donors in knots
Companies struggle to decide how much they can afford
to give to region's many nonprofits
Howard Lewis, founder, chairman and CEO of Broadview Heights-based Family Heritage Life Insurance, has a hard time turning down requests from organizations that focus on human need, health and children. Through a mix of corporate donations, his own involvement on various agency boards and staff outreach, the company aims to make a difference among about 13 entities, including the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Cleveland Foodbank. The latter nonprofit in fiscal year 2012 received more than $31,000 from the company, which employs about 110 in its home office and about 5,200 brokers and sales staff nationwide. In the last 10 years the provider of life and supplemental health insurance products has donated more than $235,000 to the Cleveland Foodbank and is considered one of the nonprofit's more generous smaller business contributors. "Family Heritage Life Insurance has a very long history of providing extraordinary support to the Cleveland Foodbank," said Anne Goodman, the nonprofit's president and CEO. Mr. Lewis, who said his firm allocates "six figures" in annual charitable donations, said it's difficult to carve out a budget for philanthropy, especially when natural disasters strike, and staff volunteers and supplies are needed. "There really can't be a budget," Mr. Lewis said. "You have to give everything you can give." Employees not only are encouraged to donate their time to a charity of their choice but also are compensated for their time. "It's so much more important than just showing up for work and making money," Mr. Lewis said.
Marlene Herman made up for a 10% reduction in her philanthropic budget due to the economy with more volunteer work, divided among 10 to 12 area agencies. Whether it's collecting coats for Hurricane Sandy victims on behalf of Chagrin Highlands Rotary Club or engaging individuals with developmental disabilities in sports challenges, the owner and president of Aamco Transmission & Total Car Care in Cleveland and Cleveland Heights channels her humanitarian efforts with missions she is interested in, although she rotates her involvement. "I've come full circle with a lot of different things," she said. "I don't believe you can arbitrarily give to any organization that asks. You make the most impact with the ones you are passionate about." Carol Staiger, owner of Cleveland Heights-based Vantage Point Enterprises, a business coaching and consulting outfit, advises her clients to carefully manage the amount of charities with which they are involved, and to alternate involvement every five or six years. She applies the same principles toward her own advocacy efforts, which includes leadership roles for four organizations such as the Council of Smaller Enterprises and a Minority Business Development Agency business center. "Busy people get things done. But if someone keeps asking me for more and more, I will say "no' if I can't do it well," Ms. Staiger said. "You need to maintain a hold on sanity."


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On Monday I went to the bank, but only an American would do that. Banks, and most businesses, are not open on Monday.
I went to the bank on Tuesday. They were open, but did I have an appointment? No.
Wednesday I arrived for my 3:30 rendezvous. I had a lovely meeting with one of the managers and on my way out I realized I was 'holding' everyone up as it was after 4:00 and they close for the day at 4:00.
During all of this our car was at the garage and I was making the 22km round trip by bike. These pictures are of my route between Bourdeilles and Brantome.


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Date: January 6, 2014 www.cabookstoreday.com
Contact: Samantha Schoech, Producer Twitter: @BookstoreDay
415-846-6131; email@example.com Facebook: /BookstoreDay
Eggers, Gaiman, Snicket, Pollan and others to participate in the first
California Bookstore Day (CBD) is proud to announce the special items created by major authors and publishers especially for CBD 2014.
The first California Bookstore Day will take place on Saturday May 3, 2014 at more than 80 independent bookstores across the state.
For one day, and one day only, a number of very limited, unique, books and word-based items will be available at indies statewide. You can't get them before. You can't get them after. And you can't get them online. Think Record Store Day, for book nerds.
Large and small publishers from New York to California have worked with their authors and designers to create books and items specifically for California Bookstore Day.
The 14 exclusive CBD items include:
• A specially designed gift edition of George Saunders' Congratulations, By the Way graduation speech, signed and doodled in by the author.
•A "Classic California" boxed set including novels by Charles Bukowski, John Fante, Armistead Maupin, and Elmore Leonard.
• Recipes from Michael Pollan's kitchen collected in a pyramid binder.
• Do You Smell Carrots? is an anthology of jokes for kids featuring more than 50 of our favorite children's authors including Jeff Kinney (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) and Jon Scieszka (The Stinky Cheese Man), and Lynne Reid Banks (The Indian in the Cupboard series).
• An original signed print from Lemony Snicket with art by Seth.
• A specially designed book-length story based on Sleeping Beauty by Neil Gaiman.
Other participating authors and illustrators include Dave Eggers, Lisa Brown, Brian Selznick, Michael Pollan, Wendy McNaughton, and Don DeLillo.
CBD is a collaboration between the Northern and Southern California Independent Booksellers Associations, representing more than 300 bookstores. Pete Mulvihill, co-owner of Green Apple Books in San Francisco, spearheaded the launch of the event after noting the success of Record Store Day. "Green Apple is eagerly awaiting California Bookstore Day," Mulvihill says. "We hope it will put to rest, again, the false narrative that bookstores are dying. Readers will get to enjoy our incredible vibrancy with special books, unique in-store events, and plenty of buzz."
Each participating bookstore will be hosting their own CBD event on May 3 to celebrate the vitality and diversity of independent bookselling across the state with readings, giveaways, parties, food-trucks and more
We hope you will consider a feature story and/or a front-of-the-book mention in April or May, 2014.
Story ideas include:
• Why authors still love indies best
• Indie bookstores: how they survive and thrive
• California's literary culture is alive and well (Yes, even in Silicon Valley)
• The myth of the dying bookstore
• Working together but keeping it indie: How California's bookstores band together but remain wholly unique and fiercely independent
• How to make a shop a destination
• Why big New York publishers go out of their way to keep small indie bookstores thriving
For interviews with authors, publishers or booksellers, or for more information and art please contact Samantha Schoech, email@example.com or 415-846-6131.


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davidson & associates
davidson & associates is a tiny real estate firm that had issues with big files: where to store them and how to send them to clients.
as the real estate firm's appraisals topped 80mb, the company tried compression, e-mail, ftp, and even mailing cds to clients, but nothing worked right. what's a small business with big files to do?
then, karen davidson, president of the southern california company, realized that the internet could satisfy both its backup and its file-sharing needs. it settled on iomega's istorage professional service.
istorage lets davidson & associates store files online with one click. but it's not just a backup solution; davidson & associates also uses istorage for sharing data with clients. "we divided our istorage account into different parts and gave our clients selective access so they can download their files at their convenience," says davidson.
"we have a standard set of backup features, but we also give an administrator rights to allocate storage space at different levels for different users in a workgroup," explains mike nikzad, vice president of operations and customer satisfaction for iomega. "this allows the administrator to set different security levels for different subgroups and allows small businesses to customize their own backup and disaster recovery strategies." iomega's software lets administrators specify which files to back up regularly to online storage and how frequently to do so.
iomega's istorage professional is available in a variety of preset capacities with scaled pricing (and discounts for annual subscriptions), including a 1gb starter package at $21.20 per month and a 15gb package at $135.95 per month. companies interested in more storage can purchase an essentially unlimited amount.
the service has worked out in multiple ways, saving not only money but also time, according to davidson. "the efficiency of this part of our business process increased dramatically," she says. and that translates into more-satisfied clients and employees.
just the facts
company: davidson & associates
location: anaheim hills, ca
number of employees: about 10
challenge: keep large files safely backed up and share them with clients
solution: iomega istorage professional
savings: approximately $6,000 for a small server and $1,500 for server maintenance; around $200 per month in postage