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The child prowled across the rooftop, his daggers clutched tightly in his small hands. He risked a glance down into the alley below him where the group of thugs huddled in the shadows. His marks appeared completely oblivious to him as he advanced; obviously too intent on their own business to pay much attention to the surroundings. Clearly they were meant to die today. He poked his head up to look at the main road, she was still half a minute away; more than enough time.
The first thug died before the child's feet hit the ground, a knife driving down into his neck, into his spine and then ripping away. His closest fellow died a moment later as the second blade punched through his side and transfixed his heart. Number three almost had his sword drawn when the boy darted forward and plunged a bloodied dagger through his eye. The last man proved his sharp survival instincts by running for the mouth of the alley, and had almost reached sunlight when death overtook him. Ten seconds gone, only twenty left, and some of these men looked heavier than expected. He would have to hurry. The child latched his gauntleted hand onto his fallen foe and dragged him back to the depths of the alley, kicking dirt over the small trail of blood left in his wake. Twenty five seconds. The bodies lay piled up at the far end of the alley, just final touches now. A smashed crate dragged in front of the corpses provided a last piece of cover. Now to hide and wait. And wait. Minutes passed; too long. Something was wrong. He scrabbled to his feet and scurried up the crumbling wall, back onto the rooftop. Then a quick crawl to get a view of the street. She was gone. Where? His eyes scanned the shopfronts, nothing there to get her attention surely? Jewelry, fine clothes, fancy foods, she didn't need any of them. She didn't need anything here…so why had she come? His eyes fixed upon a building across the street and his shoulders dipped. There. She'd gone in there. The child drops back down to the street. A nonchalant walk across the road, ignoring the hawkers, then along the side of the building. He stops by the back door and listens; bustling activity inside, just a couple of people. Probably a cook and a serving girl. Let her head out of the kitchen, there she goes. Now ease the door open and head inside. The cook is staring intently at the food, so leave him be. The boy paces silently across the floor, absently picking up an errant onion and setting it back on the table. He reaches the doorway and crouches besides it, looking out into the tavern. She is sitting alone. A half full glass in front of her. A small splash of wine mars her shirt. The child wonders whether she hasn't noticed, or whether she simply does not care. She looked sad, he thought. It was because she was sick, sick in the head. That sort of thing made you cry. His first mother had been like that, crying all the time when she wasn't working. She would drink too; drink until she fell asleep or the next man came and she went back to work. It was the sickness that made her send him away, he knew that now. If she'd been well she wouldn't have given him over to Red Jake, wouldn't have placed a knife in his hands and ushered him out of the door. His mother had been a bad person, but she was sick too, so that was probably why. If she hadn't given him away then he might not have found the Light, might never have understood how life was supposed to be, might never have met his new mother. The priestess has let her head fall into her hands, her hair spilling forward over her face. He wanted to go to her, to hug her and let her know that the Light loved her, that he loved her. He began to draw himself, ready to walk into the room… A hand fell on his shoulder. He span around, knives flashing into his hands and thrusting up towards the suprised face of the cook. At the last moment he remembered himself and stalled the blades inches from the wide, panic-filled eyes of the old man. The cook tottered back a few steps and collapsed heavily to the floor as his legs gave out. "I'm sorry sir, you surprised me. I'm very sorry." The child bowed his head in contrition. The cook, stared at the boy in front of him. Long daggers clenched in small fists, one a gauntlet of finely wrought steel, the other covered in bandages through which seeped thick, crimson blood that even now dripped onto the floor of the kitchen. It was the child's face that truly held his attention though; empty eye sockets filled with scarred, raw flesh. Not uncommon in the White City, but somehow a hundred times more horrible when placed against the background of the child's young, almost cherubic face. Heavy footsteps approached from the common room, the clink of chains, a woman's voice calling out to ask if everything was alright. The boy stiffened, biting his lip in agitation. The footsteps drew closer still and with a hurried half bow to the cook, the child fled the cluttered kitchen. Later he sat on the rooftop and reflected. Today had not gone well; he'd been careless. She would probably be out looking for him now. The bodies would have been discovered, and she'd be upset. He almost regretted killing them. But no, they deserved it; they were bad people. They might even have attacked her; yes, they definitely needed to die. The Light was not displeased. Still, he had made a mistake, made her unhappy. He would have to atone for that. He slipped a potion from a pouch and tossed back the contents of the small phial. Then he gasped and worked to suppress a grimace, watching intently as the purification potion went to work. Across his left arm patches of skin blackened and burnt, the metal surface of his right arm twisted and warped, glowing a deep red from the heat within. He shuddered and bit his lip as the burning travelled along his limbs back into his chest, blinking away tears he grinned as the sensation spread across the symbol the Light had left in his breast. He peeked down his shirt and was rewarded with the sight of the sunburst scar glowing fiercely. The charred, dead skin was falling away now, revealing healthy flesh; he is cleansed. He got to his feet and brushed himself down. Back to the chase, she couldn't have gone too far. Probably off to find another tavern; looking to drown her sorrows. It wasn't her fault; she was ill. She needed looking after. He'd be there for her, until she got better. Or she died.


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English It is rare that in real-life project that we only deliver 1 SharePoint Solution using WSP in the installation package of our solution. Even in very simple case, the installation package must contain at least Release Notes, Installation Guide which is not part of WSP. In more complex case, the installation package must also contains scripts, batch file, reporting services files, windows service installation and many more. Yes, we can create custom MSI and put all of those items together in the installation package as our ancient did. And then, the creation of the package itself become another major task of the project. This article will approach the solution of the problem from different angle, which is more developer's friendly using day-to-day tools that we can find in the internet. Concepts & Goal What we want to achieve is that we don't want to reinvent the wheel, we want to use standard stsadm or PowerShell to deploy SharePoint solution. The package must be adaptive to future changes, easy to create and combine many tools that we can find today or in the future. Each individual component that build the installation package must support independent versioning. Independent versioning allow that each component can have different cycle of bug-fix, major/minor release without compromising other component. The installation package must contains version numbering, which makes easy for the IT Pro to deliver and pick-up the correct components. It must include package information such as Release Notes, User Guide and Testing Document. The installation package must also be versioned. So in summary, our requirement are
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So far, London and New York property, as well as equities, have "reacted very well" to the Fed's quantitative easing efforts, "but that doesn't boost the wealth of the nation and it leads to less social cohesion," he warned.
"One of the problems of this liquidity injection is that the Fed can force relatively responsible central banks to print money," Faber added.
QE has "grossly inflated" asset prices and as a result U.S. equities as "highly expensive," Faber said. A sustainable recovery should be based on investment rather than on consumption, but companies will find it more difficult to boost profits in the current economic climate, he added.
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I'm wandering into the weeds today and exploring some characters who are not my own.
Years ago, I began writing a fanfic that has since been lost to time. Basically it was a Tokyo Babylon / X / Cardcaptor Sakura crossover. Touya had a creature inside him similar to Yue—the opposite of Yue, really, as this alter ego was the power of the New Moon, the byproduct of Clow having created Yue. When you think about it, it kind of makes sense. Unlike the sun, the moon is inconstant [visually; obviously it's always there regardless of our ability to see it]. Touya's alter ego was named Xiwan (or Xi-Wan? something like that). I don't remember where I got this name, but I do remember readers sending me fan art of the character. I still have it . . . somewhere . . .
I don't remember much about the fic except that Seishiroh hits Touya with his car. This was the inciting incident, I think? And it was done on purpose as I recall because Sei needed Xiwan, or needed to eliminate Xiwan for some reason. Might have had to do with the Dragons of Heaven.
I'm not even sure why I'm writing this here and now except that with the return of Cardcaptor Sakura I find myself thinking more and more about the dynamic between Yukito and Touya. I always want more of their story, really. Mulling it over, I think about how Yuki admits to Sakura that he has feelings for Touya but isn't sure how Touya feels. How must Yuki have felt, then, when Kaho came back to Tomoeda? When I go back and re-read the scenes in which Yuki gently probes Touya about Kaho's return, it feels different in light of knowing Yuki loves Touya but is uncertain if that love is reciprocated. Yuki wants Touya to be happy, of course, but part of him must be in knots over wondering whether Touya still has feelings for Kaho, what their relationship was like, etc. And Touya is not particularly forthcoming; he doesn't do much to ease Yuki's anxiety.
Not that Yuki ever shows it. He puts a smile on for everything and everyone. It's easy to read or watch CCS and take Yukito at (no pun intended) face value. But I'm a character person, and I like depth. I like to think that Yuki, sitting home alone night after night, wrestles with these thoughts and feelings. Touya is friendly, yes, but in a somewhat unapproachable way. Even for his best friend.
When you toss Yue into this, Jesus . . . Here is a creature who is as aloof as Touya, but we also know he has deep feelings for his creator Clow Reed. Which means he's capable of love. Kero gets to be himself all the time, whether in small form or large, but Yue must swap his personality out with this non-person . . . It's so complicated it makes my head spin. Yue has a sense of duty to Sakura, though his heart appears to remain with Clow. He has very little agency in "life" (if that's what you call it). He knows Yuki's thoughts and feelings but doesn't seem to share them; he's merely required to carry the burden of them. If he's lonely, he refuses to admit it. You get the sense he'd prefer to disappear entirely now that Clow is gone. But he feels chained by his loyalty to Clow to continue to care for his new master. All that lies before him is a long trudge without the one person who means the most to him. Think about that for a while.
Love triangles may be cliché but damn does this have the potential to be a fun one. In the fanfic I wrote, Touya is in the hospital and Yuki refuses to leave his bedside. At one point Sakura comes in and discovers Yue there instead. She is alarmed, of course—Yue shouldn't be seen by anyone, and what if a nurse or doctor or even Mr. Kinomoto were to enter? Yue tells her that he could not bear Yuki's broken heart and needed to put him out of his misery for a while.
When I look at my book Manifesting Destiny, I realize I probably subconsciously adopted some of the dynamics of the Touya/Yuki/Yue situation when I developed the Cee/Marcus/Diodoric triangle. After all, Diodoric is Marcus' alter ego. Of course, there is a fourth player in my story: Cee's alter ego Livian. Not that he's romantically interested in anyone, but Cee still has to navigate life with him as part of her.
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With the introduction of keybase.io, many people, myself included, are being introduced or re-introduced to the idea of cryptographic privacy through encryption and decryption using PGP keys. Keybase.io is nice, but there is an existing world, or Web of Trust that should also be considered. This is especially true as Keybase.io does not follow the same principles in terms of the Web of Trust and could arguably be competing with the ideas. That argument or discussion is for another day.
This post is about my desire to include keysigning at PHP conferences. As php[tek] is the next conference for me, I hope to start there. What I am proposing is an unofficial keysigning event at php[tek] 2014.
Keysigning Party
There are several existing protocols a keysigning party could follow. There are also some good ideas I am discussing with Joshua Thijssen but for the time being, given the timeline, I would like to follow the following procedure:
- Any interested individuals email me a copy of your public key (details and instructions below).
- I will compile these keys into a keyring. From that keyring I will generate a list of participating individuals and bring copies with me to php[tek] 2014.
- At a pre-arranged time and place all participating individuals will gather and verify their own fingerprint as well as all identities and fingerprints of the other participants.
- After the event and/or after php[tek] participants will sign and distribute keys they have verified at the event. Please do so before July 31, 2014.
How to participate
Generate a key pair
If you do not have a key pair, now is the time to generate one. There are numerous resources online to help you with this process including PGP Setup by Phil Dibowitz and Creating the Perfect GPG Keypair by Alex Cabal. Follow either of those guides, or find a different one you prefer.
The basic command to do this is:
Email your public key
Email a copy of your public key to me (my email address is listed on my github profile). To do this you need to export your public key as follows:
Make sure you replace 'email@example.com' with your email address and you can name the file anything you like.
At this time you should also upload your public key to a keyserver. This makes it easier on people trying to find your key later and is a good idea if you want to actually use your key for email encryption and such. Do that by issuing this command:
Print a copy of your key information
At the party you will need to know your key size, key id, and key fingerprint. You can obtain this information by running the command which follows. You should print the output and bring it with you to the event.
Alternatively, there is an online tool that can generate a set of key fingerprint cards for you. (This assumes your key is available publicly via a keyserver.)
Show up at php[tek] and participate in the keysigning
Now all you have to do is make it to the conference and participate. The actual keysigning will happen after the event. Note: No computers are allowed to be used during the keysigning party. This might seems strange, but it helps eliminate distractions, making the whole thing happen as quickly as possible, and it avoids the possibility of nefarious access to your keys–think keyloggers, over the shoulder, etc.
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I'm using IndelRealigner, and it seems to take long time, from 5 to 8h, I have a strange sensation that I may not put the right commands but I'm not sure. Previously of what I show below I have Marked duplicates with MarkDuplicates.
/home/Programas/samtools-0.1.19/samtools index /local/ktroule/SNPiR/Panc047/accepted_hits_RG_Reordered_deduplicated.bam java -Xmx20g -jar /home/Programas/GATK-3.1-1-g07a4bf8/GenomeAnalysisTK.jar -T RealignerTargetCreator -R /local/Referencias/Homo_sapiens/UCSC/hg19/Sequence/Bowtie2Index/genome.fa -I /local/SNPiR/Panc042/accepted_hits_RG_Reordered_deduplicated.bam --unsafe ALLOW_N_CIGAR_READS --known /local/Referencias/HG19/Mills_and_1000G_gold_standard.indels.hg19.vcf -o /local/SNPiR/Panc042/Panc042_indel.intervals java -Xmx20g -jar /home/Programas/GATK-3.1-1-g07a4bf8/GenomeAnalysisTK.jar -T IndelRealigner --targetIntervals /local/SNPiR/Panc042/Panc042_indel.intervals -R /local/Referencias/Homo_sapiens/UCSC/hg19/Sequence/Bowtie2Index/genome.fa --unsafe ALLOW_N_CIGAR_READS -I /local/SNPiR/Panc042/accepted_hits_RG_Reordered_deduplicated.bam -o /local/SNPiR/Panc042/accepted_hits_RG_Reordered_deduplicated_Realigned.bam
This is not really about an error, but about If the program takes that long and about if the parameters I have used are the rights ones, as I have seen that few ones use the downsampling.
Finally, if I have not read wrongly InderRealigner does not support multithread, at least not directly from the program.
thanks for yor time.
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Geraldine_VdAuwera Cambridge, MA admin
Why are you using
--unsafe ALLOW_N_CIGAR_READS? If you are running on RNAseq you should be running SplitNCigarReads first, which obviates the need for that argument.
You should also consider upgrading to the latest version. Version 3.1 has become pretty old by now.
Sheila Broad InstituteMember, Broadie admin
Your commands look fine. I wonder if the program is simply stalling on a section where there are a lot of reads. Is the progress meter showing a particular position that seems to take a really long time?
Why are you using
--unsafe ALLOW_N_CIGAR_READS? If you are running on RNAseq you should be running SplitNCigarReads first, which obviates the need for that argument.
You should also consider upgrading to the latest version. Version 3.1 has become pretty old by now.
I'm just following a protocol specified for SNPiR program.
If you mean the protocol outlined in http://lilab.stanford.edu/SNPiR/readme it is terribly out of date and will produce inferior results. Please have a look at our best practices for RNAseq.
Yes I meant that protocol. It's giving me painful times. i just wanted to try it among other three which includes GATK's best practices.
In the meantime. Can I use the ouput of theses commands for any other RNAseq variant calling program besides the stated in GATK's best practices? Such as RVBoost?
java -Xmx20g -jar /home/Programas/GATK/GenomeAnalysisTK.jar -T SplitNCigarReads -U ALLOW_N_CIGAR_READS -R /local/ktroule/Referencias/Homo_sapiens/UCSC/hg19/Sequence/Bowtie2Index/genome.fa -I /local/ktroule/SNPiR/Panc042/accepted_hits_RG_Reordered_deduplicated.bam -o /local/ktroule/SNPiR/Panc042/accepted_hits_RG_Reordered_deduplicated_SplitNCigar.bam
Frankly I think that protocol is a waste of your time now, but it's up to you of course.
I can't speak to the requirements of other programs but it should be usable in that way, yes.
Just another question related to this. I'm following GATK's best practices protocol for RNAseq. And there is one step that confuses me.
Split'N'Trim + ReassignMappingQuality
I have done
java -Xmx20g -jar /home/Programas/GATK/GenomeAnalysisTK.jar -T SplitNCigarReads -U ALLOW_N_CIGAR_READS -R /local/Referencias/Homo_sapiens/UCSC/hg19/Sequence/Bowtie2Index/genome.fa -I /local/SNPiR/Panc047/accepted_hits_RG_Reordered_deduplicated.bam -o /local/SNPiR/Panc047/accepted_hits_RG_Reordered_deduplicated_SplitNCigar.bam
I'm not sure if I can go directly to the indel realignment or I must do something related to the ReassignMappingQuality. I dont knwo if this last is part of the SplitNCigarReads or it's another step that I have not been able to find.
thanks again for your time.
It's done with a read filter that you add to your command. Which protocol document are you following?
Understood, so I should add
ReassignOneMappingQuality -RMQF 255 -RMQT 60to the previous command, right?
I was looking in this documentation and no reference to MapQ is done. https://www.broadinstitute.org/gatk/guide/tooldocs/org_broadinstitute_gatk_tools_walkers_rnaseq_SplitNCigarReads.php
And I saw that now change in MapQ was done after the SplitNCigarReads, just 50, 3,1 and 0s for MapQ (Tophat2's MapQ )
You have to preface that with -rf to work.
We have an article that details the full RNAseq best practices in the methods section of the documentation guide.
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You have to preface that with -rf to work.
We have an article that details the full RNAseq best practices in the methods section of the documentation guide.
Yes indeed, I'm using in the command, just didn't paste it here.
Thanks for your time.


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Shop Mt. Washington Valley, New Hampshire
Shop tax free this Spring in Mt. Washington Valley, New Hampshire! North Conway outlet shopping is listed as one of the favored activities on a visit to Mt. Washington Valley, NH. It's no wonder why when you consider the hundreds of shopping options here from name brand outlet shopping at Settlers Green, to North Conway Village shopping at boutiques and specialty shops. Enjoy shopping for art and antiques, ski, bike and outdoor recreational clothing and equipment, accessories, books and music, motorized vehicles and camping/RV, clothing and footwear, flower, home and garden, gifts, golf, food and drink, jewelry, pharmacy and wellness, technology, sporting goods, pools, pet gifts and supplies, yarn and sewing, and more.
Artisan fairs and shopping weekends are a must do when planning a visit to Mt. Washington Valley, NH!
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Since 1980, Walker's has been providing the Inland Northwest with incredible savings on furniture for every room of your house.
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Great tips to plan our goals for Ramadaan. Jazak'Allah khair!
This Ramadan, I want to share with you some practical tips on how you can include the Qur'an in your life. Not only by reciting it, but by practically applying it as well. You need to develop a love for the Qur'an in your heart. Doing so will earn the pleasure of Allah, it will illuminate your heart, and bring to it peace and tranquility.
Having read the above, make the intention to start reconnecting with the Qur'an. Do it now. Time is flying by and each day we are drawing closer to the inevitable. So change yourself and your ways by implementing the laws of Allah into your life. Make a firm intention to start reading and studying and learning the Qur'an – wallahi it will bring to your heart peace and tranquility. It will illuminate your soul and your mind and increase you in your imaan, and InshaAllah earn you the love of Allah.
يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ قَدْ جَاءَتْكُم مَّوْعِظَةٌ مِّن رَّبِّكُمْ وَشِفَاءٌ لِّمَا فِي الصُّدُورِ وَهُدًى وَرَحْمَةٌ لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ
"O mankind, there has to come to you instruction from your Lord and healing for what is in the breasts and guidance and mercy for the believers." [10:57]
Great tips to plan our goals for Ramadaan. Jazak'Allah khair!


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Progress your career in the construction industry with TAFE Queensland. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to work towards recognition as a qualified bricklayer or blocklayer.
CPC30111 Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying
Progress your bricklaying/blocklaying career by completing this hands-on qualification with TAFE Queensland. Become a qualified tradesperson in bricklaying or blocklaying.
As the construction industry becomes more specialised, shortages of bricklayers/blocklayers are emerging. Workers in this area are likely to be in demand with up to 25,000 job openings expected in the next five years.
In this course you will apply the skills you have learned at work and continue to develop your ability to work with building materials to build veneer or full brick constructions. You will work with clay, concrete, masonry and other building materials to create walls, partitions, arches, steps, stairs and other brick or block constructions. You'll learn how to build curved structures and create ornamental brickwork.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work in building trades as a qualified bricklayer or blocklayer.
TAFE Queensland is a proud recipient of Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding and is a registered provider in the CSQ Skills Assessment and Gap Training Program – this course is subsidised under this program. It is important to note only eligible participants may receive funding for eligible courses. Learn more about eligibility criteria.
TAFE Queensland understands the flexibility needed to fit your training in with your work arrangements. We deliver training in the workplace, online and in the classroom. With this range of options, we will ensure your training plan suits you and your employer.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 6 elective units from the list below.
International Students Only
You will also be required to undertake 240 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.
|Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials
|Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment
|Carry out masonry veneer construction
|Carry out cavity brick construction
|Construct masonry steps and stairs
|Lay masonry walls and corners
|Lay multi-thickness walls and piers
|Install flashings and damp proof course
|Construct masonry arches
|Construct curved walls
|Install fire-rated masonry construction
|Carry out setting out
|Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
|Plan and organise work
|Conduct workplace communication
|Carry out measurements and calculations
|Read and interpret plans and specifications
|Apply basic levelling procedures
|Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
|Carry out basic demolition
|Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
|Construct masonry structural systems
|Install aerated autoclaved concrete products
|Lay paving
|Use explosive power tools
|Work safely at heights
|Carry out concreting to simple forms
|Place and fix reinforcement materials
|Construct fireplaces and chimneys
|Construct decorative brickwork
|Construct battered masonry walls and piers
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|Construct masonry structural systems
|Install aerated autoclaved concrete products
|Use explosive power tools
|Work safely at heights
|Carry out concreting to simple forms
|Place and fix reinforcement materials
|Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, or a mix of all these options. Learn more
You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).
Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.
Find out how we can tailor a training package specifically for you.
As an international student at TAFE Queensland you'll gain hands-on experience in our modern classrooms, laboratories and workshops using state-of-the-art facilities and the same tools and equipment used in industry.
The diversity of our campus locations means you can choose the study location that suits you. Get the internationally-recognised qualification you need to launch your career while enjoying the unique Australian landscape, culture, and lifestyle.
No matter where you are in your study journey, our team of international student support advisors can help you settle into life in Australia and provide support and assistance to help you throughout your studies.
As an international student you'll study face-to-face in a classroom with other international and Australian students at one of our campus locations.
In addition to your scheduled class hours you will be expected to complete additional study in your own time.
The course cost indicated is for students on an international student visa. If you're visiting Australia on a non-student visa (e.g. partner visa, working holiday, employer sponsor etc.) please contact us directly for the price applicable to you.
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.Learn more about university pathways
No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what's right for you, get in touch. We're here to help.
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If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Our preferred payment method is telegraphic transfer or credit card using Western Union Global Pay for Students. Western Union allows you to complete your payment in your own currency using a telegraphic transfer with no processing fees or delays.
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The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to Domestic Students:
To study an apprenticeship or traineeship program you must be indentured as an apprentice or trainee with your employer.
Employers need to be able to provide the necessary human and physical resources to qualify for an apprentice.
International Students
The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to International Students:
Students should be a minimum of 18 years of age. Student visa applicants under the age of 18 will be accepted where they demonstrate that they will be accompanied by a parent, legal custodian or a suitable relative who is aged 21 or over. This arrangement requires the approval of the Department of Home Affairs. For more information visit Department of Home Affairs - Welfare Requirements for Student Visa Applicants under 18.
Some qualifications require students to participate in vocational placement to successfully complete and achieve their TAFE Queensland award. If vocational placement is a course requirement it will be organised by your School/Faculty and you will be provided with all the information you need to prepare. Remember you are responsible for ensuring you have met all the requirements to participate in vocational placement.
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CPC30111 Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying - has up to 240 hours per year of work placement mandatory for international students. TAFE Queensland will assist students in finding host employers.
During these placements, you may become familiar with information that is confidential to that workplace (for example financial or business affairs, personal affairs and family background of staff and clients, technical information, trade secrets, know-how, formulae, processes, ideas, and inventions). You must not divulge any confidential information that you become aware of during a placement. Breaches of confidentiality will be considered to be acts of behavioural misconduct and may result in disciplinary action.
Domestic students
You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes. This includes the use of safety glasses, protective footwear with covered uppers, steel capped toes and non-slip soles to AS2210, long leather gloves to AS2161, hair protection, and disposable dust masks. You should also wear 100% cotton drill industry-standard clothing. If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.
You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.
You are also required to have access to and bring personal stationery, a USB, a calculator, and tools/equipment including a folding metre ruler (carpenter) and a 5m tape measure.
International students
It is recommended that students have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for students to use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
Courses may require different resources, depending on your study location.
The following resources are included in your course fees:
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There are additional costs associated with this course that are not included in your tuition fees. Please refer to Additional Costs for more details
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.
If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.
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Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. Getting recognition for the skills you've gained from the workplace or previous learning means less study time for you, and getting the paper to prove you're qualified a whole lot sooner. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.
If you have read and understood the student rules, refund policy, understand your fees and payment options, have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and checked you meet the entry requirements and selection criteria for this course, you're ready to get started.
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.Learn more about university pathways


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MascotDB.com is the definitive resource for sports team names. From the Aardvarks to the Zydeco, we've got them covered.
MascotDB.com is a searchable database for team names of high schools, colleges, and professional sports. It is also one of the largest repositories of sports logos and social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, GooglePlus, Pinterest) links.
We currently have over 48,000 sports team names in our database, from teams past and present.
Search to find anything from cool high school team names like the Millennium Falcons, is there really a high school team called the "Nimrods"? (yes!), to how many teams are called the Cardinals? (lots!)
Times are changing, and that means team names such as Redskins, Indians, and Warriors are being phased out. But many Native American themed team nicknames remain, as highlighted by this ESPN FiveThirtyEight.com article. Here is a list of Native American themed team names, some of which are innocuous (Bison, Moccasins), while others are obviously derogatory (Savages, Squaws).
Books, television, and movies are full of fictional team names. From high school teams such as the Rydell Rangers of "Grease" and the Hickory Huskers of "Hoosiers"; to colleges such as the Minnesota State Screaming Eagles of "Coach" and the South Central Louisiana State University Mud Dogs of "The Waterboy", these fictional teams form part of the environment of the show. Here's a pretty large list of fictional sports teams from books, television, and movies.
We are working on adding additional content to the site, such as answering questions like, What is a Hoya? or What is a Hoosier? Also, we will be adding lists of mascots by category, such as unusual mascots, politically incorrect mascots, food mascots, reptile mascots, etc. Bookmark this site, use it (it's free!), and keep coming back!
While this is the largest, and currently the only searchable, sports team name/mascot database, there is still work to be done! We need your help in submitting information on new teams that form, as well as teams that are no longer in existence - especially high school teams. Please feel free to contact us and let us know of any ideas or suggestions you have, or just to tell us that you love the site!
Want to know which mascots are the most common? Here you go!
1. Eagles
2. Tigers
3. Bulldogs
4. Panthers
5. Wildcats
6. Warriors
7. Indians
8. Lions
9. Cougars
10. Knights
11. Cardinals
12. Mustangs
13. Trojans
14. Falcons
15. Pirates
16. Vikings
17. Raiders
18. Rams
19. Spartans
20. Bears
21. Hornets
22. Hawks
23. Patriots
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Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Cookies
Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Cookies have a lovely peanut butter flavor made even better with the addition of cream cheese. Such a wonderful variation of classic peanut butter cookies!
These may look like pretty standard peanut butter cookies, but one bite will tell you that's not the case. There's just a little extra something. Something a little richer. Something more flavorful. Yep, it's cream cheese!
I tweaked my basic peanut butter cookie recipe, decreasing the butter and adding some cream cheese. I had done a similar thing with chocolate chip cookies a while back, so I was excited to try a similar twist with peanut butter cookies.
And I'm happy to tell you that it was a more than worthwhile experiment. The result is a soft, chewy, irresistible cookie with just a bit bigger, more interesting flavor than the original. If you're looking for something a little different in the peanut butter cookie category, then give these a try.
I can't resist adding the traditional crosshatch effect to the tops of the cookies. I see that pattern, and I instantly want one of these! Of course, you can certainly make them without that if you prefer. If you do choose to add the crosshatch effect, try dipping the fork in a little bit of flour to keep it from sticking to the cookie dough.
Either creamy or crunchy peanut butter will work for these cookies. Just use whatever you prefer. I often like to bake with the crunchy variety for the extra, well, crunch it adds.
I really love this twist on a classic cookie. It's not the kind of change that will hit you over the head. Rather, it's more likely to garner questions like "What's different about these?" from cookie eaters. Whether or not someone trying one of these cookies can guess the cream cheese addition, they'll be smitten with the wonderful flavor and the soft, chewy texture.
More Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
- Peanut Butter Toffee Oatmeal Cookies
- Peanut Butter Marshmallow Sandwich Cookies
- Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies
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Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Cookies
Yield: about 40 cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes per pan
Cream cheese adds a lovely flavor and texture to these irresistible Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Cookies.
- 1 & 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (255g) creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- sanding sugar, for garnish
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter, cream cheese, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix well. Mix in the peanut butter.
- Reduce mixer speed to low. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared pans. Use a fork to make a crosshatch pattern on top of the cookies.* If desired, sprinkle the top of each cookie with a pinch of sanding sugar.
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
*Dipping the fork in a little bit of flour will help keep it from sticking to the dough.


text: Three piece rock / pop covers band playing pub and gigs in Bristol. They used to do some the clubs across the south west as well, but the miserable git on bass won't travel any more so they just potter around Bristol now. Renowned for their sharp wit and banter, as well as their tight, uncompromising sound, the current line up formed CHUFF in 2005, but the three members of the band have been performing together under various guises for over 20 years. They have worked with some top acts including the awesome 'Daz' and the pretty average 'Wurzels' (for which they have been awarded medals. Consisting of Andy P on bass and vocals, Whitt's on guitar and vocals, and Stix on drums and vocals, CHUFF perform, or more to the point, ruin, a wide variety of material including well known hits by among others, The Small Faces, The Jam, The Undertones, The Kaiser Chiefs, The Beatles, Bryan Adams, Eddie Cochrane, Green Day, The Fratellis, The Stereophonics, Oasis and The Clash and of course Stiff Little Fingers.


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A very warm welcome to Smiley's Kinderhotel!
Our original Kinderhotel is a small, homely refuge in the Liesertal valley (Austria's most family-friendly region).
Traditional, über-cosy and just the right size.
Carinthian comfort is evident throughout the hotel. The individual areas, from cosy family rooms to the country house-style Big Smiley Suite, have been designed by local artists.
It is no secret at all that we predominantly source our healthy food for our cuisine from high-quality local suppliers.
Your little adventurers and explorers can look forward to ten areas specifically for children.
We offer child care seven days per week, with highly trained staff – so you can enjoy a relaxed, care-free holiday!
Carinthian hospitality all year round, the wonderful mountains and nearby lake, fantastic skiing areas for novices and experienced skiers, relaxed wellness offers, culinary delights and comprehensive equipment and facilities for children, toddlers and babies create the perfect combination for a holiday where fun and excitement for children is as important as rest and relaxation for adults.
Perfect location
Smiley's Kinderhotel is quickly and easily reached – no snow chains required! There are two fantastic regions (Lieser-Maltatal valley and Lake Millstatt) and several ski areas: (Katschberg, Innerkrems, Goldeck, Bad Kleinkirchheim, Mölltal Glacier and the Gerlitz) in the immediate vicinity.
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Life these days has been a little boring. I said to Tanner the other day that we haven't taken many pictures recently…and he responded its because we don't do anything fun haha. I guess that mostly my fault. I've been so nauseous during this first trimester that I barely have energy for the bare minimum…let alone fun!
Tanner took this picture of me a couple of weeks ago…it's a pretty accurate representation of what life has looked like lately. We had already eaten dinner and shifted into 'comfy pants time'. I don't remember what we needed, but we decided to make a late night run to the store. I guess feeling sick all the time makes you any sense of pride…because I thought it'd be totally normal to go to the grocery store in my pjs. Tanner couldn't resist capturing the moment….which made me realize that next time I should switch into yoga pants…at least those are socially acceptable…
This cute face has been so patient with this whole pregnancy thing. I honestly don't know what he's eaten the past couple months…but somehow he's surviving without complaining haha. Even on my worst days of feeling sick, I'm so grateful to have a sweet husband that takes such great care of me.
My cute sister Jenna is participating in a scholarship program in my hometown. I competed in the same program eons ago, so it's fun for me to talk with her about the program. Jenna is probably one of the coolest people I know. She decided to do the program just because she wanted to push herself and learn new skills. Being in front of a room of people is definitely out of her comfort zone…but she's doing awesome! A week ago I went and watched her fashion show. She was so great…not to mention beautiful! I love living near home and being able to see my sisters growing up into such beautiful people!
We've also spent a lot of time hanging out with Tanner's family lately. We're so blessed to live in the same town as them and get spoiled with frequent Sunday dinners…which is even better for husband since I don't feed him lately haha. But Tanner took this picture a couple of weeks ago…hopefully this doesn't just happen to us, but we find sometimes with our families that a hush falls over a room when we're all hanging out… and we realize everyone is playing on their phones…oh the modern world…
A couple of nights ago we attended my sister Kaila's school play. She was in Seussical the Musical…I wish I could convey how much this was NOT your average high school play. It was amazing! And I'm definitely not biased when I say she was the cutest jungle animal you ever did see 🙂
And one more picture that truly represents what life has been like lately. Each night after running around, or lying around and throwing up anything I eat, my favourite part of the day without fail is when husband and I get to unwind and snuggle. We're just trying to soak up all the 'us time' we can before baby arrives and takes all our time and attention!


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Capitalizing on consumers' growing preoccupation with all things food-related, local restaurateurs are opening new dining venues at a rate far outpacing what is occurring nationwide.
Statistics compiled by the NPD Group, a market research firm, show a more than 2 percent surge in all independent restaurants in San Diego County during the past year — this at a time when the relatively anemic growth in restaurants nationwide has been fueled exclusively by chain operations.
The Los Angeles metro area has seen an uptick in its independent restaurant inventory, too, although not as robust as San Diego's growth spurt.
The Southern California stats clearly are at odds with an overall restaurant industry that has been slow to recover from the economic downturn, says Greg Starzynski, director of product management for NPD Foodservice.
Change in the independents by metro areas, fall 2012-2013
Nation: 351,430, +0.3%
Los Angeles: 19,868, +1.0%
San Francisco: 10,417, –1.4%
San Diego: 3,798, +2.3%
Source: The NPD Group
"What we're seeing is that restaurant traffic is still very slow and that traffic in terms of sales is not being offset by higher check prices," he said. "Our data are certainly not showing people are willing to increase their frequency of going out to eat, and you have upward pressure in food prices.
"Los Angeles and San Diego are certainly exceptions as far as unit increases go."
Newly released statistics show that between the fall of 2013 and 2012, the overall number of San Diego County restaurants — 6,878 — grew by 1 percent as more venues opened than closed, but the growth was even higher — 2.3 percent — for the county's 3,798 independently run restaurants.
In Los Angeles, the growth rate for independents was 1 percent, while in the San Francisco Bay Area, there was a more than 1 percent decline. Nationally, the number of non-chain restaurants remained relatively unchanged, registering a small increase of 0.3 percent.
Over the past year, San Diego has celebrated a number of buzzworthy restaurant openings by independent operators, most notably Juniper & Ivy in Little Italy, Green Dragon Tavern & Museum in Carlsbad, Puesto in the now-redeveloped old police headquarters complex and Cucina Enoteca in the Flower Hill Promenade near Del Mar.
At the same time, some high-profile venues have been shuttered, among them The Palm steakhouse and Donovan's Prime Seafood in downtown San Diego.
One factor likely driving the recent surge in new, independently run venues is the growing popularity of urban neighborhoods where residents increasingly crave dining spots they can regularly frequent, believes broker Mike Spilky of Location Matters.
"It's very difficult for chains to understand how to develop in the urban environment, and the independent can more easily get into these locations like Little Italy, North Park, Encinitas," said Spilky. "A lot of restaurants will sell their assets, and chains don't get to see that."
San Diego restaurateur Matt Gordon, who has opened venues in North Park, Encinitas and the Del Mar area, said his revenues last year were even better than the year before. He most recently opened Sea & Smoke in the Flower Hill mall. Still, his experience doesn't necessarily mean that most restaurants can expect a long life span, he cautions.
"In North Park, we have a lot of great stuff coming in, and there's room for more," Gordon said. "Quality establishments will survive because people will go to them. It's a combination of style and quality that we still have a lot of room for, and there are few people in town doing both well."
Despite the latest encouraging signs of a healthier restaurant scene, San Diego hasn't exactly seen a constant upward trajectory in its inventory of independent venues. Just last spring, the county experienced a 2 percent decline in its independents, just a year after shooting up by 3 percent, according to NPD.
Terryl Gavre, who recently opened her small, 65-seat Acme Southern Kitchen in downtown's East Village, is preparing to open an equally small bakery cafe just around the corner, stocking it with comfort desserts like lemon bars, brownies and morning buns. She also owns Cafe 222 and has partnered with Chef Carl Schroeder on Bankers Hill Bar & Restaurant and Market.
"People are supporting indies because food in general is so trendy right now," she said. "The younger people are getting interested in food at a much younger age and they don't want to go to a chain restaurant. And I do think people are eating in their neighborhoods, and chains don't open in neighborhoods."
That said, Gavre said she takes care to seek out locations that are a little more remote from the trendier, more well-established neighborhoods so she doesn't overpay on rent. She also doesn't spend too freely on the building improvements.
"I usually hope to pay off the investment within two to four years," she said. "Every time you open a restaurant it's like starting over, I don't care who you are."


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According to State Tech…
Minnesota IT Services worked with the state's Department of Administration to design and install new IT systems that ensure the Capitol will remain relevant to the public in the digital age.
"Minnesota IT Services staff was instrumental in this process," said Wayne Waslaski, senior director of real estate and construction services at the Department of Administration, in a press release unveiling the tech upgrades.
Most upgrades aim to create a place where Minnesotans can participate in today's government landscape, much of which is digital. For this reason, IT services added IT infrastructure that facilitates free Wi-Fi in public spaces.
"As legislators, lobbyists, constituents and advocates gather at the Capitol to lay the groundwork for the future of our state, they can keep up with each other and work to advance legislation in real time online," the press release states.
IT services also helped coordinate a fiber broadband installation throughout the building, which connected all agencies in the building to the new network. The Capitol has also been outfitted with two wiring closets for network connections.
"Having two closets allows us to have increased capacity for our network and resiliency. If one closet has issues or stops working, the whole system will not go offline," said Minnesota IT Services' Systems Supervisor Bruce Zimmerman in the press release.


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Capital City Jedi Knights
Capital City Jedi Knights is a not-for-profit, choreographed stage combat group, which specializes in costumed Star Wars styled lightsaber demonstrations and performances. Based out of Central Pennsylvania, we have been around since 2010 performing to help raise awareness and support for charities and local community events, and we are acknowledged by Lucasfilm Ltd. as an official fan group. Our membership spans Harrisburg, York, Hanover, Lititz, Lancaster, Lebanon, Carlisle, Mechanicsburg, Elizabethtown – and many other cities throughout Central Pennsylvania – but we are ready to support YOUR EVENT in Central PA!
To YOUR EVENT we will bring not only quality Star Wars styled costumes, including several well-known characters – but also can ENTERTAIN THE CROWD and bring quality choreographed stage combat routines to perform in a safe performance area – FREE OF CHARGE. Many of our members are also in the Star Wars costuming groups The 501st Legion (regional Garrison: Garrison Carida) and The Rebel Legion (regional Base: Ghost Base).
Interested in bringing a charitable cause to YOUR EVENT? During our "Feed The Force" campaign for the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, we have raised money and gathered many pounds of food for redistribution to help feed hungry families throughout central Pennsylvania. We can come out to YOUR EVENT in support of our "Feed The Force" campaign – or ask us – we may be able to help support your charitable cause!
Thanks again!
Please contact us at:
Capital City Jedi Knights
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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CapitalCityJediKnights
We look forward to working with you!!
For a photo album from a recent event, please see the following link:
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February 2019
Edmodo launched a new version of our platform with a fresh new look and improvements throughout the site. In addition, we've launched new features to help you and your students make the most of Edmodo!
- Improved Messages
Your conversations now have an information panel built into the messaging interface that helps you find file attachments and add them to your library. You can also hide, delete, and archive group conversations directly from the information panel.
Student & Parent Account Management
Teachers can now see whether individual students have connected parent accounts right from their Members tab. You can now also directly connect parent accounts from the same tab by clicking the "Connect Parents" button next to each student.
- Student Planner
The new Student Planner automatically includes Assignments, Quizzes, and Events that a teacher creates, but now students can add their own tasks for their classes that aren't on Edmodo. Plus, students can set their own customized daily notifications for their work.
Community Update: Spring 2018
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August 2017
A whole new Edmodo mobile app and redesigned web experience!
We've introduced a brand new mobile app, Assignment Center, and Messaging feature. All of these are designed to help you save time and communicate better with students and parents.
Communicate More – One place for all your school communications.
- Send Direct Messages to your Teacher Connections and Students, without giving out personal email addresses or phone numbers, from your web browser or Edmodo's brand new mobile app. Try it out now! 😀
- Easier Ways for Parents to Connect: Parents can now join Classes on Edmodo using the same code as their child to see all of the Posts made by Teachers, and be able to stay up-to-date on Assignments, Quizzes, and upcoming Events.
- Joining a Group or Class via SMS Text: In just seconds, Parents, Students and Teachers in the U.S. and Canada can now subscribe to updates for Groups and Classes by texting the Group or Class Code to 27291
Engage More – Share assignments, give feedback, and create active learners in less time than ever. Last spring we introduced digital copies of assignments. Now we've created a whole new Assignment Center that gives teachers more options and makes everything easier for students.
- Faster Grading: We've sorted the Assignment workflow to show you what's ready to grade. The new layout allows you to grade classwork, leave feedback, and request resubmissions, all more efficiently than before.
- Easier Access to Assignments: Students and Teachers now have all their Assignments in the top navigation bar. Students will see their work sorted by incomplete or unfinished Assignments. Teachers see what work still needs grading and what they've already reviewed.
- All-New Assignment Features: Students can turn in assignments directly from Google or Office documents and Teachers can now see which students have clicked to read each Assignment you send to your Classes.
- Microsoft Office Online Grading Sidebar: Teachers can now grade Office Online Assignment submissions directly from the file itself using the new grading sidebar. Instead of switching browser windows or clicking on additional links, you can now enter a grade, annotate the document, and leave comments while viewing your Students' work.
Collaborate More – Find resources and connect with other teachers on the largest dedicated teacher network.
- Redesigned Home Stream: is all about discovering and sharing content and resources with your Teacher Connections and School Community. Your Home Stream is now the place to collaborate with your Teacher Connections, your School and District Community and the global Edmodo network.
- A New Home For Classes and Groups: We've seen that Groups are used in several different ways: Classrooms, Teacher Professional Developments, Trainings/Courses, and Professional Learning Communities. In order to better differentiate the Student Classrooms from the Teacher Groups, we've created a separate section for your Classes with your Students. "Classes" will now be the area for your classroom with your Students, and "Groups" will be used for Teacher to Teacher Groups and professional collaboration.
- Brand new mobile apps: Both the Redesigned Home Stream and New Classes and Groups have been incorporated into the brand new Edmodo mobile app! Available for both iOS and Android, the free update includes Messaging and a redesigned interface too! Learn more here:


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Image Courtesy of Calexico
I don't normally post live videos but when I saw this version of Calexico's track "Tapping On The Line" featuring Neko Case we just had to share. The track is taken from Edge of the Sun and captures everything I love about Calexico – simple lyric and harmony driven songwriting that is quintessentially American.
"One of the joys of touring is running into old friends," Calexico frontman Joey Burns explained of the video. "When we were last in Portland we got to hang out with the wonderfully talented Neko Case. We've had the honor to record and play shows with Neko for the last 15 years so it was a big joy to reunite at Flora to film a live version of "Tapping On The Line"."
Check out "Tapping On The Line" below: