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I thought it was time to add a bit of an update on how J is going with his speech therapy. I've just realised this blog of mine has been dominated by bump shots for the last few posts (better late than never, hey?), but really life has been busier than my navel gazing posts suggest.
Jarvis has now been back to the speech therapist twice since his initial consultation. We're going every three to four weeks at this stage, which means that the bulk of the work is done here at home with the tools we're given in our sessions.
Our speechie has armed us with a number of print outs with game ideas, exercises and information to draw out J's words, which have been helpful as well as completely daunting.
I think it's taken me the last few weeks to get in our stride with the exercises. The studious side of me (which is a fairly large part, I admit) at first found these take home exercises daunting as I felt I had to be doing them all. And in trying to tackle them all, to a pretty apathetic response, I felt I was failing and not doing enough.
But in the last week or so, I've realised how much progress we are making by changing the way we weave J's core vocab words into our everyday play and routine. These things are now becoming second nature, which means it's easy to feel we're not really doing anything or not doing enough.
By working with the exercises we're finding out the way that J prefers to learn and what methods work best to draw his words out.
He's always been a big fan of books, so we're working during story time to leave pauses in some of his favourite books for him to jump in with a sound or a word.
He has also been responding really well to some counting and alphabet flash cards we bought, so I'm currently in the process of making up flash cards of his key words and names with corresponding pictures or photos. It's going to be a craft project this week for J to help glue the pictures on and then I'll laminate them. I think this will help both him and us weave a bit of focused word time into his play everyday.
The other techniques is to just get out and about and experience things and talk about them during and afterwards. This has always been something I've done, but have been taking the talking up a notch hoping it's sinking in somehow!
He has been repeating quite alot of words back to us now which is heartening and he's starting to make progress in using them when asking for things 'pwease' is now a regular and welcome addition to his repetoire.
Our speechie has also suggested quite a few apps that I've downloaded on the iPad and iPhone which have garnered mixed results. I think I'll dedicate my next 'speech therapy' post to this as there really are some great learning apps out there and techniques using this technology.
Many times in my parenting journey with J, I've marvelled at other children that just seemed to reach their milestones with ease and I wanted that for my boy and for my self as well. I struggled with feeling inferior, despite knowing we were doing all the right things.
But I'm happy to say I'm finally finding myself at peace with that old adage that the biggest rewards in life comes from its biggest challenges. And hearing my boy start to utter more and more words is a pretty sweet reward at the moment.
How do you rise to your parenting challenges? Any other parents out there taking their children to a speech therapist? Are you getting results?


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This is my latest post for The Times, which appears on The Experts blog.
Spousal maintenance is the most contentious area in family finance. Ex-husbands bitterly resent paying it and ex-wives fight tooth and nail to keep it. It is a tax-free income that some see as a continuing windfall and others a hard-earned necessity.
I wholeheartedly support the fact that judges have flexibility in deciding how to settle financial matters during a divorce, because a system based upon rigid percentage divisions can make for grave injustice.
However, every so often, judges dig themselves into holes. We have seen it with capital settlements to wealthy wives and also with pre-marital agreements.
Now we are seeing it again.
There is little judicial guidance on the correct period of time for maintenance payments to continue for less wealthy ex-wives. At what point should maintenance cease – if at all – during the joint lives of the parties, assuming the wife never remarries?
It all depends on the facts of each case and the opinion of the judge. Only if the judge is "plainly wrong" is his or her decision subject to appeal.
This problem becomes particularly acute when children are involved. Take a wife whose income prospects, unlike her husband's, have been damaged following years of full-time childcare. Should she have her maintenance terminated before or even after the children have flown the nest? Should a poorer wife (unlike her wealthier sister, whose income claims have been bought off by a lump sum) be required to go to work, irrespective of the additional pressures it places upon her and her children? Should the husband or the father be entitled to keep everything he earns, despite the permanent disadvantage to the mother of his children?
The recent Court of Appeal case of N v N, innocuous at first glance, raises some very important issues to this extent.
Mrs N agreed to a fixed term of maintenance when she divorced in 2005, despite having two young children. When the fixed term was due to end, Mrs N's circumstances and those of her children were such that she applied for an extension.
She represented herself, while her husband was able to afford solicitors and counsel. The district judge ordered that the term to be extended by little more than two years, to April 2012, by when her youngest child would still be a minor.
Mrs N appealed. The circuit judge set aside the original order, substituting a further term to August 2015.
A written application to appeal to the Court of Appeal was made by the husband's lawyers and refused by Lady Justice Black. Mr N was then able to fund an oral hearing of the application at the Court of Appeal. Mrs N, representing herself, attended.
Lord Justice Thorpe granted permission for the husband to appeal. The judge praised Mrs N's abilities in court, but then re-imposed the April 2012 order.
At least four judges have wrestled with the facts of this case so far. Each judge has their own opinion as to whether or not Mrs N's maintenance should continue and for how long.
Mrs N is seeking permission to have her case heard by the Supreme Court, and perhaps – if this innocuous case advances that far – their Lordships will seize the opportunity to clarify the law.


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In January, forty Dublin 15 transition year students took part in ITB's Young Women in Technology Project. The project, which is now in its sixth year, encourages young females to consider computing, engineering and technology related career paths. The innovative project involves interactive activities, presentations, role model talks and industry visits, all delivered by women working and studying in these fields.
Transition year students from Castleknock Community College, Hartstown Community School, Blakestown Community School and Luttrellstown Community College took part in the three-day project during which they took part in computing and creative digital media clinics along with engineering workshops and field trips to leading ICT company Ericsson in Clonskeagh and the ESB power station in Turlough Hill, Co. Wicklow.
The aim of the programme is to increase applications from females from local schools onto engineering and computing third level courses.


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I have been building my digital portfolio this week and thought it was about time I put some of my work on my blog. Here are my 12 best initial designs which inspired my final collection for this year.
They were inspired by Marie Antoinette, Cakes, Scott Hove, clouds, excess, African print and bright colour.
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If you are having a bad day and things just aren't going right then watch this video!
Remember when I talked about how this past summer I would wrestle with my friend and how we had to stop, well this video was taken on that night. This is not the reason we had to stop wrestling and it's not when he almost broke my neck. The video just speaks for itself. I was wearing my tennis shoes and thought, "Let's see how this works if I take them off." Maybe when I kick him, it won't hurt as much and I'll be able to make the kicks look more realistic. Well no shoes and just socks on a hardwood floor did not work out. It makes me laugh and I was a little hesitant to post it online but considering the fact that in all of our matches I come out the winner, I can take the bullet for this. Now I just need to send it to AFV!


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PER SERVING (1/4th of recipe, about 3.25 oz. cooked pork with 2 tbsp. glaze): 217 calories, 4g fat, 560mg sodium, 18g carbs, <0.5g fiber, 14g sugars, 24g protein -- PointsPlus® value 5*
Since the centerpiece of a big dinner is frequently a roasted meat dish, we decided to put our own spin on a decadent meaty entrée. This is one fruity, savory showstopper!
2 tbsp. reduced-sodium/lite soy sauce
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. brown sugar (not packed)
1 tsp. crushed garlic
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
One 1-lb. raw pork tenderloin, trimmed of excess fat
1/4 cup jellied cranberry sauce
1/4 cup low-sugar apricot jam
2 tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
In a small bowl, combine marinade ingredients; stir until sugar has mostly dissolved. Place pork and marinade in a large sealable plastic bag; remove as much air as possible and seal. Gently knead marinade into meat through the bag. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine glaze ingredients. Whisk well and set aside.
Bring an oven-safe skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to high heat on the stove. Add pork and discard excess marinade. Evenly sear meat, rotating it occasionally, until dark on all sides, about 5 minutes total.
Place skillet in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
Spoon 1/3rd of the glaze (about 1/4 cup) over the meat. Return skillet to the oven and bake until pork center reaches 145 degrees, 5 - 10 minutes.
Remove pork from the skillet and let rest for 10 minutes. Warm remaining glaze in the microwave, about 30 seconds.
Slice pork and serve with remaining glaze, about 2 tbsp. per serving. YUM!
HG Tip: If you're not sure if the skillet handle is oven-safe, wrap it in aluminum foil first.


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9 sentenced for human organ trafficking
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Nine suspects were convicted of organizing others to sell human organs and received sentences ranging from one to 10 years, according to Jianggan district people's court in Hangzhou, capital city in East China's Zhejiang province on Wednesday.
According to the court, the main suspect surnamed Lv published the information to purchase kidneys online, recruited the sellers and arranged physical examinations, blood matching and the kidney removal operations.
The eight other gang members assisted Lv in recruiting and managing the kidney suppliers, arranging operations and providing transportation.
On Tuesday, the court released the ruling and confiscated all of their illegal earnings.
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The most important ingredient to our classes is FUN! Your Child will get their first introduction to music, and they will leave Musical Munchkins with a great ear for different rhythmic and melodic sounds and of course, they'll be joyfully singing! Our carefully developed curriculum, our well-trained, professional staff, our use of high-quality instruments and props, and our sensitivity to each developmental stage of your child's musical experience all reflect our total commitment to excellence in early childhood music education.
Why do children need music? As humans, we all speak, sing, move and dance as a natural part of who we are. Yet music is often seen as only geared for those who are gifted. Research proves, however, that children exposed to music can later learn more quickly, and show more advanced verbal, cognitive and analytical skills. Our classes include a variety of musical experiences such as singing, chanting, instruments, movement, dancing, song stories, books, movement props and puppets to encourage active participation. Our little musicians are exposed to many forms of ethnic and American heritage musical selections.
Your children will learn how to keep a beat, enhance their sense of rhythm, pitch, meter and melody - thereby honing speech, language, listening and focusing skills! What's more, they are gaining self-confidence and self-esteem! Musical Munchkins kids also learn important social interaction skills, such as sharing, taking turns, and how to be part of a group.
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Every parent knows how quickly children "outgrow" toys, books and educational materials-why should a music class be any different? A pull toy wouldn't be satisfying enough for a 4-year old, nor would an infant be ready for imaginary play. As children mature from babies to Kindergarten age, the developmental changes are incredible, and our curriculum "grows" with them from semester to semester. Music programs which offer mainly mixed-age groups have a curriculum which is geared toward the average age of 2-1/2. Musical Munchkins students find it easy to stay focused for an entire class, because our curriculum is 100% age-appropriate and fun. We offer separate classes for 5 different age groups from infants to age 4, with 4 unique semesters per year. Each of these semesters is different in content.
Will my child feel pressured to perform in the activities?
Never! At Musical Munchkins, we always offer opportunities for participation and the children are encouraged, never forced. Since our program is so well suited to each developmental stage, most children are ready for the activities we present to them and they are quite proud of their accomplishments!
Can I bring my infant baby to class while attending with my older child?
Yes, infants are welcome up until they no longer want to stay in their infant seat. Our classes, however, are designed for the full attention and participation of the parent or caregiver. Bringing babysitter, mother's helper or grandparent to class, if needed, to hold and attend to your younger child, is a great help.
If the class is for my child, why do I need to participate?
Can't I just watch, since it's his class? Even though classes are lead by a professional musician and teacher, your child still models his or her behavior after yours. If you are enthusiastic and you participate, chances are your child will too! Also, many of our activities are designed specifically for an adult and child to do together, so your child needs your full participation.
What if my child doesn't participate?
Think about the first time you learned something new. You probably needed to watch a few times before actually trying it. If this is a new experience for your child, it may take 4 to 6 weeks before he/she adjusts to the parameters of the class. If your child is sitting attentively and watching the teachers he/she is practicing the most important skill required in music - listening. Parents seem to be most concerned about the "observer" child, who likes to watch during class but is not "actively" participating. Don't worry-each child has his own unique timetable and will eventually join in! Your child will take everything in and will most likely sing, dance and do everything at home! You may wish to videotape a class so that your "observant" child has opportunities to join on his own timetable.
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My 20 month old daughter and I LOVE Musical Munchkins. The teacher, Miss Mila, is absolutely wonderful. She is patient, talented, soft-spoken, and very understanding. All qualities that parents as well as children appreciate. This class is teaching my daughter how to understand, pay attention, and clean up. Keep up the great work!
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If you are considering taking a class with your child, choose Musical Munchkins. Not only does my daughter absolutely love the music, activities and people, I look forward to the class every week. It is literally one of the best parts of our week. Musical Munchkins has been such a positive addition to our week. Both my daughter and I love our class. The combination of music, movement and social interaction is perfect for babies and toddlers (and parents, too!). It has been so much fun to watch each child change and develop over the course of two semesters of Musical Munchkins. I believe that one of the reasons our class is such a success is because our teacher has gotten to know each child as well as the personality of the class. She has created such a fun and stimulating environment for everyone!
Daughters – Sarah D'Ercole, 1 year old and Abigail D'Ercole, 14 mths
I have had my daughter enrolled in Musical Munchkins with Amy since she was 10 months old. She is now 2 ½ and it is amazing how much she has learned in Amy's class. The Musical Munchkins curriculum is age appropriate. Amy really knows how to teach at the children's comprehension level. It amazes me to watch a group of 2 year olds grasp the different music tempos and beats. Musical Munchkins has been a wonderful experience for us. The classes are fun and educational.
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Musical Munchkins is a fantastic program! Through the use of musical instruments, singing, movement, stories and props, the children are introduced to many musical concepts at an age appropriate level. Without even knowing it, they are learning about tempo, pitch and dynamics in a fun, relaxed environment. The teachers are amazing as they engage their little students throughout the class. As a mom I am so thankful for the Musical Munchkins program. My daughter looks forward to class each week, and so do I.
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My seventeen month old daughter, Anna has loved going to Musical Munchkins since she was nine months. I too have enjoyed going because I have made some really nice friends there. It has been such a pleasure watching her develop skills she has learned in class. Whereas she use to put all of the instruments in her mouth, now she plays with anticipation of the music. Ms. Eileen is a wonderful teacher who is always so energetic and caring. She knows it's time to stand up and start dancing and moving when she senses that the little ones are getting squirmy. I like the fact that Musical Munchkins follows an age appropriate curriculum because I now that Anna will be moving along a continuum. I can't wait to listen to the CD that will come out soon.
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My 2 ½ year old twins and I look forward to our Musical Munchkins class each week. The music and activities are uniquely age-appropriate and each child is allowed the opportunity to participate as an individual. I could never have imagined that my kids could overcome their shyness by playing a solo instrument in front of a whole class but they have done so. We've tried several other music classes and Musical Munchkins is our favorite by far.
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I tried several classes in different locations until I found the perfect fit. I am now in a class where my daughter has made friends, learned about music and had lots of fun. If you are not happy with a class, it's worth switching or trying a new one before leaving the program. Miss. Mila is a patient, sweet teacher. She always makes us feel welcome and is accepting of the typical 1 year old behavior. She changes the music to suit the children's needs.
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"After comparing the music classes available, I realize that what makes Munchkins special is the combination of learning and fun. My children enjoy all the classes, but I know that Munchkins is secretly prepping them for pre-school and teaching them a lot about much more than music every week. I can't wait to return again this time with my third child."
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Up close and personal
Eight of the 10 already named employees for the new Columbus State Delaware Campus got together for anew group photo last week on a snowy morning. Thankfully, by the time they begin work at the campus, the grass will be green and the birds chirping! They are ( from left): Brad Trimble, Accounting faculty; Jean Liddle, advisor; Mary Insabella, CIT faculty; Dr. Jan Rogers, Executive Dean for the Delaware Campus; Brenna Michelis, Developmental Ed. faculty; Dr. Rick Bartlett, Business Management faculty; Keith Coates, advisor; and Dr. Dona Reaser, Humanities faculty. Not pictured are Nikki Pearce, Mathematics faculty, and Shannon Hayes, enrollment specialist. Additional faculty will be named soon.
$4.6 million in stimulus funds coming to Columbus State
In partnership with the Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation, the Columbus Chamber, the Columbus Region Logistics Council, the Ohio Skills Bank, and three local logistics companies, Columbus State's Business and Industry Division will use the money to provide unemployed, underemployed and recently dislocated individuals with entry-level skills for the logistics industry.
Entry-level individuals will receive Forklift Operation certification, Central Ohio Logistics certification and three hours of college credit. Incumbent workers will receive management skills enhancement and college credits to widen their career opportunities within the industry. Columbus State offers a Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) and Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) program, which could be a continuation of the training for these individuals.
The logistics industry has been identified as a high-growth and emerging industry in central Ohio. Participants in the grant-funded program would come from eight Ohio counties, including Madison, Morrow and Union counties, which have been designated by the Center for Automotive Research as being impacted by automotive-related restructuring.
The Department of Labor authorized approximately $220 million in grant funds by the Recovery Act for this program, $25 million of which was reserved for projects that serve communities affected by automotive-related downsizing and layoffs.
"This is the first home run for the Ohio Skills Bank effort in Region No. 1 and the Logistics businesses who worked so diligently in the development of the workforce plan," said Cheryl Hay, administrator for the Center for Workforce Development.
"The sub-committee for the program consisted of Dr. Bill Lafayette, Columbus Chamber, Michael Linton, ODW Logistics, Lenee Pezzano, ICAT Logistics, Steve Youll, Midwest Express, and Ann Signet, David Meyers, Susan Stumpp and Jeff Spain with Columbus State. The DOL grant would not have been possible without the support of our local workforce agency, the Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation. All are to be commended for the year they have spent in moving this work to this exciting conclusion for our region," said Hay.
"Key to this effort was the launch of the Ohio Skills Bank strategy funded by the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services and overseen in a joint effort with the Ohio Board of Regents and the Ohio Department of Development in providing a framework that made industry sector strategies approaches possible in Ohio. We want to also thank Representatives Sherrod Brown and Sandra Williams for their support of the industry sector workforce initiatives.
"We are so excited at this combination of government, education and businesses working together to strengthen our region and our state. We cannot wait for the work to begin!" said Hay.
Employee Appreciation Day is Wednesday at the basketball games!
Columbus State employees are invited to attend the men's and women's basketball games on Feb. 17 starting at 5:30 p.m. (women's) and 7:30 p.m. (men's) in the Gymnasium to watch the Cougars battle Edison Community College (Piqua).
It's Employee Appreciation Day at the game, because the Department of Student Activities and Athletics appreciates all the support the athletes get from the staff, faculty and administration here at Columbus State!
Two workshops from ITDL:
Faculty Promotion and Tenure workshop
Faculty members currently developing portfolios are invited to join representatives of the Career & Technical and Arts & Sciences divisions to discuss any questions or concerns they have about their individual portfolios or the promotion process. Faculty are welcome to bring their works in progress and specific questions about organization, placement of activities, content of narratives, etc.
Wednesday, February 17 (2-3:30 p.m.) - Register or
Fair Use in the Classroom
Copyright: What is it? Fair Use What does it mean? Join nationally recognized librarian and author, Bruce Massis, director of the ERC, for a workshop on the proper (and legal) uses of copyrighted materials in the classroom. Topics covered will include a general discussion of copyright, the definition and appropriate usage of the "Fair Use" provisions of the copyright legislation as it pertains to print and audio/visual material. Finally, learn how the fair use provision protects you, as a teacher, when you reproduce any copyrighted work for classroom purposes.
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Friday, February 19, 10-11:30 a.m.- Register
February Screen 'n' Speak is Thursday
Come together for great movies, discussions and even free refreshments at the monthly Screen 'n' Speak, Thursday, February 18, noon- 2 p.m. in the ERC multimedia studio. Bring your whole class—the more then merrier! This month's movie is "Ethnic Notions," facilitated by Horace Columbus Neal, III, adjunct faculty in Humanities. "Ethnic Notions" is Marlon Riggs' Emmy-winning documentary that takes viewers on a disturbing voyage through American history, tracing the deep-rooted stereotypes that have fueled anti-Black prejudice. Some comments about the film:
"Decades of studying Afro-American history did not prepare me for the devastating impact of one-and-one-half centuries' worth of vicious racial stereotyping. Anyone claiming to understand out nation's past must see this documentary."—Nell Irvin Painter, Professor Emeritus, Princeton University.
"A historically accurate, thoughtful, skillfully-crafted treatment of the racial stereotypes and images that have plagued Black people since slavery. It is a compelling documentary, a superb teaching aid, and an impressive work of art."—Darlene Clark Hine, Northwestern University


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Rutgers President on Free Speech and Academic Freedom
From time to time, people in and outside the Rutgers community have raised concerns regarding comments and expressions made by Rutgers faculty members, by students, and by speakers on our campuses who have been guests of student organizations. Some of the comments, expressions, and displays have been offensive to many people and have been inconsistent with the commitment Rutgers has to reasoned discussion and balanced points of view. Such comments do not represent the position of the University, nor should they be construed as having been expressed on behalf of the University.
Having said that, all of the members of our community—our faculty members, students, alumni, and staff—are free to express their viewpoints in public forums as private citizens, including viewpoints that the University itself or I personally may not share. And we do not restrict the activities of recognized university organizations, including the speakers they invite to campus, as long as these organizations obey the law and follow University policy and guidelines regarding these events.
Furthermore, academic freedom—the right of our faculty in the discharge of their duties to express their ideas and to challenge the ideas of others without fear of retribution—is a cornerstone of American higher education. Our University is a community of diverse ideas; we value academic freedom's protections that enable our faculty to state their views and engage in lively discourse. At Rutgers we encourage our faculty to explore new and sometimes controversial ideas and to subject assumptions to scrutiny, all within the boundaries of civil and respectful discourse, which academic freedom requires.
Both academic freedom and our First Amendment rights are at the core of what we do. Our University policy on speech is clear. All members of our community enjoy the rights of free expression guaranteed by the First Amendment. Faculty members, as private citizens, enjoy the same freedoms of speech and expression as any private citizen and shall be free from institutional discipline in the exercise of these rights. In addition, they also enjoy academic freedom of expression when functioning in their roles as faculty members. In all cases, however, the conduct of a faculty member must be in accordance with standards dictated by law.
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It's been the most outrageous political story of the week so far: Television ads produced by a GOP-affiliated 527 group called Latinos for Reform that, in the most direct way possible, urged Latinos not to vote. "Yes, you heard right," the voiceover in Spanish went. "Don't vote."
The logic espoused in the ads, produced in Spanish and English, went something like this: If you're disappointed by a lack of progress on immigration reform, then send a message to politicians by, well, simply not voting.
The group that produced the ads, which were set to air this week in Nevada, is led by Robert De Posada, a longtime GOP operative who is a former director of Hispanic affairs for the Republican National Committee, a former Bush appointee, and an occasional Univision political analyst. Since the story began making the rounds early Tuesday, the spots have drawn outrage from Latinos and Democrats alike, who have blasted them as a cynical attempt by a Republican front group to keep Latino voters from the polls (assuming they were to vote for Democrats, although not all Latinos do). De Posada has said that he paid the Spanish-language Univision network $80,000 begin airing the spots.
Univision anounced that it would not air the ads on Tuesday, after the story broke.
Some of those most infuriated by the "don't vote" spots are those working to get just the opposite message to Latinos come election time. This includes Arturo Vargas, executive director of the National Association of Elected and Appointed Officials. Based in Los Angeles, NALEO has a leadership role in efforts to get Latinos to the polls, working with the National Council of La Raza and a handful of media companies (including Univision) in a joint voter and naturalization outreach campaign called "Ya Es Hora" (Now is the Time.)
Vargas discussed his take on the "don't vote" ads and on the task of reaching Latino voters, which presents its own challenges, even without advertising to discourage them.
M-A: You've referred to the ads in a statement as "the height of cynicism." I'd like to hear more about how the ads struck you.
Vargas: I thought it was cynical because it was using whatever message it could come up with to suppress people's votes, as in "At whatever cost, at whatever expense, I am going to try to keep these people from being heard."
It seems they are trying to tap into this sense of frustration about the lack of progress (on immigration reform). In many ways, it is the same type of strategy as the people who were calling for a boycott of the U.S. Census. It was the same kind of notion: Don't participate so you can send a message. Are you really telling people to be irrelevant and impotent as a way to make a difference? I think people are a little smarter than that.
M-A: Are there particular vulnerabilities among Latino voters that you think these ads were exploiting? A mistrust of government by first-generation immigrants because of negative experiences with government back home?
Vargas: The vulnerability is mostly with the second and third generation Latinos, who think the system is against them, who think nothing changes when they vote, that politicians come and leave.
The naturalized citizens are more likely to vote than those born here. It is the first generation that still has this sense of optimism and hope. I don't buy the whole notion that because of their experiences in other countries, they don't trust government. They have bought into their U.S. citizenship. They are in a different place.
In the work we have been doing for the past ten years, in immigrant communities, getting them to become citizens, we've asked people why they are applying for citizenship, and they say, "I want to vote, because I'm mad and I want to express myself."
We are talking about a population that is pretty savvy, and I attribute that to the quality of reporting the Spanish language media has been doing. In terms of people who are consuming Spanish language media, I would think they are better informed members of the voting electorate than people who get their information from English language media.
M-A: The head of the group behind the "don't vote" spots has portrayed the message in the ads an earnest one in interviews, the result of his being fed up with both parties. What do you think?
Vargas: I don't buy it. He didn't say he wanted to punish the Republicans. Maybe I'm wrong, but I thought that was another reason why it was cynical, that they were using this method to try to have a partisan outcome.
M-A: Assuming that Latinos would cast votes for Democratic candidates?
Vargas: That was his assumption, exactly. (But) they are not a solid voting bloc. They are a true swing electorate. Savvy campaign managers know that. Whitman knows she is not going to get 60 percent of the Latino vote. She doesn't need it to win. But she needs 35 percent. People understand that.
Latinos, I'm sorry, they are not a stupid electorate. If you look at how Latinos have behaved in previous elections, they have crossed party lines, and they will not always vote for the Hispanic candidate. After the Gray Davis recall, Latinos flocked to Schwarzenegger, though Bustamante was one of the options.
M-A: What are the challenges to getting Latinos out to the polls in the first place? And why don't as many Latinos vote as there are those who could?
Vargas: If we had all the answers, we'd have 100 percent turnout. I think there are a lot of things we need to overcome, lots of issues for different people. For the second generation Latinos, it is the American political cynicism. As a democracy, we don't participate as the other democracies do. We are pretty bad in terms of our participation. Native-born second and third-generation Latinos feel disenfranchised in the political system. It is a political system that perpetuates that sense of disconnect.
The first generation, they are less of a challenge. That is where we have to be making the most impact. We want to get them into that likely voter category.
It kills me: There are 19 million Latinos eligible to vote, and we project that only 6.5 million are going to vote. This is something that we have worked on year in and year out. What does it take?
We know what it takes for a person to naturalize. We've done research and demonstrated the obstacles. People don't feel a sense of security in the English language skills. People don't have enough access to adult education courses so they can prepare themselves. Second, it is expensive. It's (almost) $700 to apply. Third, though in many respects that has been taken care of for us, is a lack of urgency. Traditionally, people have said, "Yes, I'll get around to it, but there's not much difference in my life if I don't become a citizen because I'm a legal permanent resident." This whole immigration debacle over the last 20 years, really, back to Proposition 187, has drawn some lines for people, that if you are not a citizen, you really are second-class.
M-A: You partner with Univision in the "Yas Es Hora" voter outreach campaign, so the idea that the network would allow a media buy for the "don't vote" ads seemed a little surprising. I didn't receive a response when I inquired about it, but since you have worked with them, what do you think occurred?
Vargas: I think that what happened is a bit like what happens with the stock market being automated. I think it was intermediary people who negotiate buying ads, low-level people who say, "Okay, we have another commercial coming." It was at that level. Once people realized what it was and the executives understood what was being agreed to, this is when they pulled out. I called them to ask what was going on and they said of "Of course, we would never air this stuff." I think the initial purchases were done in a way where the company doesn't know what it is buying. Once they knew what was going on, they said no way.
M-A: Had the ads aired, do you think they could really have swayed some voters?
Vargas: I don't know. It certainly wouldn't have helped. Though now that we are talking about this so much as a controversy, we can turn it around and say, "See, people are scared of you if you vote. You see what happens when you vote. Now, people are trying to keep you away."


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*Talks of merger resurfaced after the 8 March 08 parliamentary elections. The talks believed to have emerged on 7 May 08 during a coffee break after the morning session of the Dewan Undangan Negeri (Council Negeri) meeting. James Masing was sitting with a PRS leader when Taib joined them. Also joining them were William Mawan and Dublin Unting. During this coffee break, Taib brought up the subject of merger between SPDP and PRS.
Masing was quick to ask Taib: "Sir, are you serious in seeing that the two parties merge?" Without hesitation, Taib replied: "Ya, ya, of course I am serious."
Masing was said to be unsure of Taib's intention following an earlier encounter with Taib when he (Taib) told Masing that Datuk Sri Daniel Tajem had not done anything when he was one of the deputy chief ministers in Taib's cabinet. Masing could not understand why Taib mentioned Tajem to him. Could it mean that Tajem was useless and that PRS should keep away from him? And why did Taib keep on reminding them regarding the merger of the two parties to form a bigger union? Was he really sincere? These are some of the questions that PRS leaders are asking themselves.
In the absence of Chinese influence, PRS can become not only a strong rural based party, but can also become a very formidable Dayak party supported by people like Tajem, Salang and hardcore members of the defunct PBDS. The recently concluded parliamentary elections saw many hardcore members of demised PBDS led by Tajem lending support to PRS candidates resulting in comfortable victories by the six PRS candidates.
And by merging, the two parties will invite more troubles and create more problems for themselves. For example, the questions of leadership and the Chinese influence come to mind. Who should helm the new party? And what about Chinese members and influence?
On the question of leadership, there are SPDP members who do not want Masing to take over because of his involvement in the deregistration of Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak. Some senior members of SPDP are also interested in the leadership of the new entity. Similarly there are PRS members who do not want Mawan to be the leader of the merged party because of his personal characters. There will be leadership tussles and these will possibly lead to two or even three factions each to be headed by a president with separate supreme councils. Bickering is not good for the new party and for the Dayak community
The possible presence of Tiong King Sing, Larry Sng and Ting Pek Khiing in the new party frightens PRS leaders and members and may be not so much to SPDP. PRS leaders have seen how decisions in SNAP, PBDS, SPDP and PRS have been dictated by strong Chinese influence. PRS itself was almost deregistered due to the leadership struggle between Masing and Larry Sng. Currently it is trying to get rid of Chinese influence in the party.
Taib must have sensed that Masing and his party members were hesitant in forging the merger with SPDP. So once again Taib mentioned the importance of merger between the two parties, but this time around he mentioned it during an official function on 20 June and not over a cup of coffee as he did previously. He even saw beyond the merger of the two parties when he expressed the hope that the new entity would eventually join PBB to form a bigger union of Bumiputra party. ……. More to come..
* This article is taken from a chapter on PRS CRISIS of Volume two of THE BROKEN SHIELD. The book is due to be published soon.


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"Then, at the evening sacrifice, I rose from my self-abasement, with my tunic and cloak torn, and fell on my knees with my hands spread out to the Lord my God and prayed: 'O my God, I am too ashamed and disgraced to lift up my face to you, my God, because our sins are higher than our heads and our guilt has reached to the heavens.'" NIV translation
Ezra then went to God in prayer. We see that he had his "hands spread out" as a sign that he was not holding back anything or trying to hide anything from God. He went on to identify with the people in their sin and claim it as his own even though he had not married one of these women. As priests of God, Christians cannot distance themselves from what is going on in our society. We must identify with the sins of the people just as Ezra did and take it to God. We notice that he did not make excuses or try to change God's mind about the sin but simply confessed it and cried out to God. Today, the problem is that many Christians have decided that God's definition of sin is not true. Instead of crying out to God as Ezra did, we tell the people that God loves them and would never judge them. Although this is what they want to hear, it does not change the fact that God is the Creator and owner of all things. Therefore, He is the only one who can define sin and His definition has not changed.
"'From the days of our forefathers until now, our guilt has been great. Because of our sins, we and our kings and our priests have been subjected to the sword and captivity, to pillage and humiliation at the hand of foreign kings, as it is today. But now, for a brief moment, the Lord our God has been gracious in leaving us a remnant and giving us a firm place in his sanctuary, and so our God gives light to our eyes and a little relief in our bondage.'" NIV translation
The prophet recounts the fact that the people had a history of turning from God and facing exile at the hands of foreign kings. He acknowledges that it is only the grace of God that has brought them back to Jerusalem.
As with them, it is only the grace of God that restores our relationship with Him.
"'Though we are slaves, our God has not deserted us in our bondage. He has shown us kindness in the sight of the kings of Persia: He has granted us new life to rebuild the house of our God and repair its ruins, and he has given us a wall of protection in Judah and Jerusalem.'" NIV translation
Ezra tells of God's mercy on His people and the fact that He has blessed them with the opportunity to rebuild. He also recounts how God protected them when they did not have a wall around the city.


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Last week we shared the sad news of Ethiopian Orthodox Patriarch Abune Paulos' death. Today, he was laid to rest in Addis Ababa:
Thousands of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians gathered on Thursday at the St. Trinity Cathedral Church in Addis Ababa to pay their last respects to the late patriarch, Abune Paulos who died last week at 76.
Representatives from various countries, bishops and heads of churches including Coptic Church of Egypt, Syria and India, General Secretary of World Churches, representatives of the Vatican and the Greek Orthodox Church attended the funeral ceremony.
Msgr. John E. Kozar met the patriarch in April and shared his impressions of him on the blog.
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This account of the life of St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria is taken from The Liturgical Year, by Abbot Gueranger O.S.B.
Anthony Mary Zaccaria was born of a noble family at Cremona in Lombardy, and even in childhood gave signs of his future sanctity. Very early he was distinguished for his virtues, piety towards God, devotion to the Blessed Virgin, and especially mercy towards the poor, who he more than once gave his own rich clothing for their relief. He studied the humanities at home, and then went to Pavia for philosophy and Padua for medicine, and easily surpassed his contemporaries both in purity of life and in mental ability. After gaining his degree in medicine, he returned home, where he understood that God had called him to the healing rather of souls than of bodies. He immediately gave himself to sacred studies. Meanwhile he never ceased to visit the sick, instruct children in Christian doctrine, and exhort the young to piety and the elders to reformation of their lives. While saying his first Mass after his ordination, he is said to have been seen by the amazed congregation in a blaze of heavenly light and surrounded by angels. He then made it his chief care to labor for the salvation of souls and the reformation of manners. He received strangers, the poor and afflicted, with paternal charity, and consoled them with holy words and material assistance, so that his house was known as the refuge of the afflicted and he himself was called by his fellow-citizens an angel and the father of his country.
Thinking that he would be able to do more for the Christian religion if he had fellow laborers in the Lord's vineyard, he communicated his thoughts to two noble and saintly men, Bartholomew Ferrari and James Morigia, and together with them founded at Milan a society of Clerks Regular, which from his great love for the apostle of the Gentiles, he called after St Paul. It was approved by Clement VII, confirmed by Paul III, and soon spread through many lands. He was also the founder and father of the Angelic Sisters. But he thought so humbly of himself that he would never be Superior of his own Order. So great was his patience that he endured with steadfastness the most terrible opposition to his religious. Such was his charity that he never ceased to exhort religious men to love God and priests to live after the manner of the apostles, and he organized many confraternities of married men. He often carried the cross through the streets and public squares, together with his religious, and by his fervent prayers and exhortations brought wicked men back to the way of salvation.
It is noteworthy that out of love for Jesus crucified he would have the mystery of the cross brought to the mind of all by the ringing of a bell on Friday afternoons about vesper time. The holy name of Christ was ever on his lips, and in his writings, and as a true disciple of St Paul, he ever bore the mortification of Christ in his body. He had a singular devotion to the Holy Eucharist, restored the custom of frequent communions, and is said to have introduced that of the public adoration of Forty Hours. Such was his love of purity that it seemed to restore life even to his lifeless body. He was also enriched with the heavenly gifts of ecstasy, tears, knowledge of future things, and the secrets of hearts and power over the enemy of mankind. At length, after many labors, he fell grievously sick at Guastalla, whither he had been summoned as arbitrator in the cause of peace. He was taken to Cremona, and died there amid the tears of his religious and in the embrace of his pious mother, whose approaching death he foretold. At the hour of his death he was consoled by a vision of the apostles, and prophesied the future growth of his Society. The people began immediately to show their devotion to this saint on account of his great holiness and of his numerous miracles. The cult was approved by Leo XIII, who solemnly canonized him on Ascension Day, 1897.
Grant us, O Lord God Almighty: that we, being filled with the spirit of thy blessed Apostle Saint Paul, may learn that preeminent knowledge of Christ Jesus; whereby thou didst wondrously teach St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria to establish in thy Church new households of priests and virgins; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


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A special talk and visit to Windsor Castle on a Thursday in the second half of April at 11:30.
The battle of Waterloo was a milestone in European history. It ended over 20 years of conflict in Europe. It involved many nations and heralded over 50 years of peace and stability. The battle was the culmination of a long campaign, fought in Spain and Portugal, by the Duke of Wellington and his allied armies.
2015 marks the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo and the final defeat of Napoleon.
In celebration of the allied victory, George IV created the Waterloo Chamber at Windsor Castle, a grand space filled with portraits of those instrumental in the victory, among them the Duke of Wellington.
Throughout 2015, Waterloo at Windsor: 1815–2015 will combine a themed trail through the State Apartments with a display of prints, drawings and archival material that explores the battle and its aftermath. The trail will highlight objects seized on the battlefield by the victors, including silver, furniture, weapons and the beautiful red cloak belonging to Napoleon, presented to George IV by Wellington's ally, Field-Marshal Gebhardt von Blücher.
Our visit began with an introductory talk on the exhibition in the Castle's Winchester Tower and continued to the exhibition in the Drawings Gallery, before heading to the Waterloo Chamber and the rest of the State Apartments, which we explored at our own leisure.


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The Gulf of Guinea Project: Managing mangroves to protect biodiversity in West Africa
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Saenger, P, Sankaré, Y, Baglo, M, Isebor, C, Armah, AK & Nganje, M 1997, 'The Gulf of Guinea Project: Managing mangroves to protect biodiversity in West Africa', Intercoast Network, Special Mangrove Edition, vol. 1, pp. 34-35.
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The trading patterns around the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa are such that nearly all major cities, harbors, airports, industries and plantations are located in the coastal zone the most densely settled in Africa. This illustrates the significance of the lagoons, estuaries, creeks and inshore waters to the well-being of the population. But pollution from these various sources has affected the waters of the Gulf of Guinea, resulting in habitat degradation, loss of biological diversity and productivity, and degerating human health.


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This is a delightful little church serving a charming and very rural hamlet, that has been a settled since ancient times. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086), however the first mention of a church is found in the records of the Abbey of St. Augustine in Bristol in the mid C12 and the first recorded Rector was instituted in 1307.
The present building dates from C14 when there was a simple nave, chancel and south tower. A north mortuary chapel was added to house the Newman family monuments in 1750. There were no further significant alterations until 1904 - 5.
The magnificent candle-lit brass chandeliers in the nave, the 1637 entrance door and the excellent barrel roofs are especially worthy of note.
There are two fonts; the one at the back of the building is particularly interesting because it has elements dating from both C15 and C18. The stained glass west window is from 1973.
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Recommended accommodation - Kaprun, Salzburg, Austria
Apartments Kaprun, Salzburg, Austria
- Apartments Adler Resort by Alpin Rentals Just 500 metres from the centre of Kaprun and 1 km from the Maiskogel Ski Lift, Apartment Adler Resort by Alpin Rentals has a sauna that can be used free of charge. The apartment features 2 balconies, 2 bedrooms, a living room with a sofa bed and kitchenette, satellite TV, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet.
- Studio KITZBLICK - Kaprun Studio Kitzview - Kaprun is a self-catering accommodation with a balcony providing views of the Kitzsteinhorn Mountain, located in the centre of Kaprun. Accommodation features a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a well-equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher and a refrigerator.
- Apartments Obernosterer The stylish Obernosterer apartments can be found a 10-minute walk from the centre of Kaprun. The Schmittenhöhe-Zell am See Ski Area is a 10-minute drive away. Featuring elegant parquet flooring, solid wooden beds and comfortable sofas, each apartment invites you to relax after a day out in the mountains..
Holiday houses / Villas Kaprun, Salzburg, Austria
Kaprun hotels
- Appartement Pension Bergfried Offering panoramic views over Kaprun and the Kitzsteinhorn Mountain, Appartement Bergfried is right next to the Maiskogel Ski Lift. Furnished in a traditional Alpine style, all apartments feature a kitchenette with a dining area, a flat-screen cable TV, and a bathroom with hairdryer. Guests of Appartement Bergfried can play table tennis in summer, as well as tabletop football throughout the year..
- Pension St. Georg A 10-minute walk from the centre of Kaprun, Pension Sankt Georg features an in-house ski school and a small spa area. Traditionally decorated with wooden furniture, the rooms at Pension St. Spa facilities include an infrared cabin, a solarium, and an outdoor sauna with mountain views.
Town is recommended for
Suitable for older people, Adventure and Sport, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Families with pets, Tourists without a Car, Girls Getaway, People with Disabilities
Kaprun, Austria - General details
Arboretum, atm, speleology, churches, fitness centre, walking paths in forests, supermarkets, hospital, library, marina, water parks, zoo, waterfalls, wine vault, rich gastronomic offer, tennis clubs, swimming, walking paths, sailing, rent a bike, fishing, horse riding, ski resorts, golf courses, surfing, water ski, mountain biking, mountain paths, paragliding, scuba diving, hunting, bird watching, casinos, hiking paths, rafting, snorkelling
Kaprun, region of Salzburg - Distances
- More detailsKaprun - Zell Am See: 6 km
- More detailsKaprun - Kitzbuhel: 35 km
- More detailsKaprun - Salzburg: 63 km
- More detailsKaprun - Fürth (10+ accommodation units): 2 km
- More detailsKaprun - Aufhausen (1+ apartments): 4 km
- More detailsKaprun - Bruckberg (1+ villas): 4 km
- More detailsKaprun - Krössenbach (4+ apartments): 4 km
- More detailsKaprun - Piesendorf (37+ apartments): 4 km
- More detailsKaprun - Sulzbach (3+ villas): 6 km
- More detailsKaprun - Walchen (11+ apartments): 7 km
- More detailsKaprun - Fusch (0+ accommodation units): 7 km
- Airport "W. A. Mozart", town of Salzburg (Germanwings, Air Berlin, Flybe, Cirrus Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Pulkovo Aviation Enterprise): 61 km
Salzburg -> Kaprun - road routes
- 1. Head north on Vogelweiderstr.150 toward Pauernfeindstr. Continue to follow B150.
- 2. Continue onto B156.
- 3. Merge onto A1 via the ramp to München/villach/Innsbruck. Partial toll road. (9.5 km)
- 4. Keep right to continue on E55, follow signs for A10/Italien/Slowenien/Graz/Villach/Turkey/Greece. Toll road.
- 5. Continue onto A10/E55. Toll road. (43.5 km)
- 6. At the interchange 47-Knoten Pongauischofshofen, keep right and follow signs for B311 toward Bischofshofen/Pongau (46.1 km)
- 7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Kaprunerstr.
- 8. Turn right to stay on Kaprunerstr.
- 9. Turn right to stay on Kaprunerstr.
- 10. Continue onto Salzachuferstr.
- 11. Turn left at Kaprunerstr.
- 12. Continue straight onto Schloßstr. Destination will be on the left.
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Should we withdraw our application if our child performs poorly on the entrance exam?
While the entrance exam is important, it is not the only tool used to determine if a child is the right fit for Baylor. Grades, teacher recommendations, extracurricular activities, and the personal campus visit are equally important to the admission process. If there are serious concerns about testing, a conversation with the admission director would be advisable.
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We strongly encourage parents of children entering grades 6-8 to make the final decision of which school your child will attend. In the case of students applying to the upper school in either the boarding or day programs, the majority of parents agree on the list of schools to which the student will apply, allowing the student to make the final decision. With older children, it is vitally important to understand each other's expectations before applying.
Does Baylor give scholarships?
Each year, Baylor honors a select number of highly qualified boarding students through our Distinguished Scholars Program. Otherwise, the assistance Baylor offers is need-based financial aid as determined by the school and Student Services (SSS). Baylor's financial aid is designed to supplement family resources to allow qualified students to enroll who would not have been able to do so without the school's assistance.
Is there any sort of financial aid available?
Each year, Baylor offers need-based financial aid to make its educational experience accessible to qualified students, regardless of their socio-economic back ground. To receive information about financial aid, please check the appropriate box on the admission application, or call the Admission Office at 267-5902. Requests for financial aid information will not affect admission decisions.
What is summer Jump Start?
New day students who will be entering ninth grade in the fall may want to consider participating in our Summer Jump Start program. The program is designed to give new students a chance to become familiar with the school's academic program, learn some important technology, and meet Baylor students and faculty.
Are decisions regarding admission and financial aid related?
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Besides athletics, what can my child do after school?
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Baylor is committed to using the iPad to supplement and enhance the traditional classroom experience, and each student is required to have an iPad for class. Click here for more information on our iPad initiative.


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Here I go again…. It's Part 6 in my 1,000 True Fans series.
For this installment I asked my new friends at Sorted Noise in Nashville to introduce me to some of their artists who are doing it right. I am happy that they introduced me to Josh Ryan. Josh fronts the group Secrets in Stereo and in just two years has made some impressive inroads by using social media (blogs) to bond with a tight knit community of fans who support him. What is interesting about Josh is the fact that he makes a lion's share of his money from TV/Film placements and not from live shows.
Ariel Hyatt: Do you believe that 1,000 true fans is a theory that can work?
Josh Ryan: (quoting directly from the article) "Someone who will purchase anything and everything you produce. They will drive 200 miles to see you sing. They will buy the super deluxe re-issued hi-res box set of your stuff even though they have the low-res version. They have a Google Alert set for your name. They bookmark the eBay page where your out-of-print editions show up. They come to your openings. They have you sign their copies. They buy the t-shirt, and the mug, and the hat. They can't wait till you issue your next work."
Then, geez…absolutely. Obviously, this means that it's the artist's responsibility to continue to crank out content, and give them something to buy. And I think (as you are finding out with previous "In Defense" interviews) the number is much lower than 1,000 for a solo artist because of the low overhead. Although I write, record, and promote under a band name, I'm actually a one man show. So, this applies to my situation.
AH: Are you currently making a full-time living as a musician from your music? And How many years did it take you from day job to part time job to F/T Musician?
JR: Yes. My head is above water at the moment. When I moved to Nashville 3 years ago, I forced myself to only work part time. I live by this thought process… Whatever you spend the most hours in the day doing, then that's what you are. If you work in a warehouse for 40 hours a week, and write songs and play shows on the weekends, then you aren't a songwriter. You're a warehouse worker. Writing songs and playing shows is just your hobby. Like watching football.
I know that thought process may rub some people the wrong way, but it worked for me. I didn't move to Nashville to be a waiter or a warehouse worker. And, if that meant trading in financial "security" for time in the day to spend on my real job, then that's what I had to do.
But, to answer your question more directly… I've been fully supporting myself financially with music for two years.
AH: If possible I know you may not want to share this information), can you share the amount of money you have grossed in the last 12 months?
JR: I'll give you a larger sample if that's ok. Let's look at the two years I've been self sustaining. Also, I'll break it down into Direct (money made directly from Secrets in Stereo music) and Indirect (money made from outside opportunities created by Secrets in Stereo music). I will get into the details of each in the next question.
Direct Gross = approximately $80,000
Indirect Gross = approximately $17,000
Total Gross over the last 2 years = $97,000
AH:. Can you give us a breakdown percentage wise of the following:
A. Licensing for TV/Film/Advertising 59%
I made a decision early on to make this my focus for Secrets in Stereo. Obviously, it is. And, that will be reflected in the following numbers as well.
B. Live shows 0%
Yep… that number is right. For a few reasons. One, I live in Nashville. You don't make money playing in Nashville. You lose money. And, two, my overhead is very high to take what I do (and do it right) on the road. Partly, because I use hired guns and those hired guns are good and expect a certain amount of pro level pay (Again, remember, I live in Nashville). And partly because I have a fairly elaborate show. Lots of players, lots of tracks, lots going on.
I intentionally listed "Live Shows" second, because I want to illustrate a point… There are more ways to make money in this business than those on the traditional route. Hitting the road makes A LOT of sense for A LOT of bands. It just didn't and doesn't for me. When I play shows, they have to count. They have to have a purpose. And that purpose (for me) isn't necessarily to make money.
C. Digital Sales 14%
This is securely connected with licensing. Placements equal digital sales. And the best part about these sales, is you don't have to do anything (outside of the placement, of course) to get them. You make money while you sleep.
D. Fan Funding 5%
This is an on going campaign (as of Feb'10) for my next album.
E. Merchandise 5%
F. Physical CD Sales 2%
My focus is on digital.
A. Licensing other artist's music 9%
B. Consulting 5%
C. Session Singing? 1%
AH: How many die hard fans, fans that will buy everything and anything from you, would you imagine that you have?
JR: About 100.
AH: How long did it take you to build up this many fans?
JR: From the day I launched my Myspace (wow… that sounds so stupid now) until today. 2 1/2 years. It's definitely a snowball effect. It was pretty hard at first. The key for me was not only having small tipping points but being able to attack and capitalize on them.
My first being my first placement 2 years ago… a 2:30 feature on an MTV show called Engaged and Underage. The second that episode went off, I was all over blogs and message boards making sure everyone knew who sang that song. Some of those fans I made then are what I would consider "die hard" fans today.
AH: What Do you mean you were "All Over Blogs? This seems like a very interesting tactic! Can you elaborate – what type of blogs did you hit?, how did you find them? what did you say when you got on them? how did you make "fans" out of that?
JR: There are really 3 levels to this tactic…
1. First things first. I needed to be found when someone went to Google or Yahoo to search for me after they've heard the song. I call it "Proactive Searchability" Although MTV has gotten better at this, at the time, it was hard for viewers to find who sings a song they heard on a show. So, when I found out my song was going to air, I went to Yahoo Answers and Google Answers, created a profile, and asked the questions that I thought a viewer would ask. Something like, "Who sang the song in Episode 7 of Engaged and Underage with the lyrics 'I don't wanna live a day with out you, I just wanna make you happy'?" And this would all be before the airdate. Then, I logged in with my Secrets in Stereo account, and answered the question (with links of course). Voila! Proactive searchability.
2. The next thing site I targeted was MTV itself. They have a cool blog for everyone one of their shows called MTV Remote Control. Engaged and Underage has been off the air for a while, and they had a blog post yesterday. So, it's pretty active. For this site, I just went through the comments and looked for people asking who sang the song. Then, I just answered them. Simple as that. Also, an answer is always better than just posting a comment announcing who you are. If no one's asking who you are, then your music didn't connect.
Also, on MTV, they air all episodes online. This is a great opportunity to become a part of the conversation as it happens. The Hills gets over 1,000,000 plays online alone. So, when I had a song or two in that show, I would stake out the live forum, waiting for someone to ask who sang that song.
3. The third level of this tactic, is all the 3rd party blogs, forums, etc about the show. All I did was Google "Engaged and Underage," and a slew of sites popped up. Obviously, Facebook groups were a great place to start. But, there were also a handful of independent blogs that were ecstatic about hearing from an artist that was on their favorite show.
AH: Do you have a strategy with long-term and short-term goals in place to get to 1,000 true fans or for any future looking aspects of your music career? If so, can you share these goals?
JR: I have long-term, short-term, mid-term, weekly, daily, hourly, minute-ly goals (OK, maybe not "mintute-ly." That's not even a word.) But, all of those goals point towards my overall objective… Grab a potential fan's attention, collect their info, convert them to a die-hard.
Tactically, that might play out like this…
1. A potential fan hears one of my songs on Grey's Anatomy
2. I've written a blog on my site about the placement entitled "My song Not Today featured in the November 17th episode of Grey's Anatomy." So, when that potential fan Googles "who sang the song with the lyrics, 'not today, not tomorrow' in the November 17th episode of Grey's Anatomy," guess who they find?
3. On my site, I give away a lot of music in exchange for emails.
4. 3 months down the road, my new fan knows all my songs by heart. I send her email asking her to join the subscription portion of my site (A big goal for me in 2010). She does. And, now she's a die hard.
AH: Have you ever made money from social media sites like Twitter, Facebook, or Ustream? Can you please tell us exactly how and correlate them?
JR: I don't really see them as money makers. Although, I'm sure the sites have effected sales. If you're smart and use them tastefully and creatively like Amanda Palmer's auction, then it works. But, even with that example, she didn't look at Twitter as an ecommerce solution. She looked at is a communication and community building solution. It just so happens money was involved. The moment we start looking at Twitter and Facebook as money makers, they will become Myspace.
AH: Has your connection to the podcasting and online world, and your popularity with podcasters helped you to earn more money?
JR: I made a big push with PMN [Podsafe Music Network] a while back, and got great coverage. I need to revisit that.
AH: What are your next steps to continue to help yourself move forward in your own career?
JR: My ongoing goal, is to continue to get TV/Film/Advertising placements, and build buzz and a fan base from the exposure of those.
A big 2010 goal is build a well put together subscription portion of my site. When you look at artist like Matt Ebel, it's refreshing and exciting to see how that can be such a profitable platform. If you do it right.
Beyond that, who knows where the industry goes. Let me say this… I'm not one of those major label haters. I think they aren't really a logical solution for 99.9% of artists right now. But, they aren't going away either. And they shouldn't. At some point, they are going to have to see working with an artist as a "joint venture" or "partnership" where the artist is bringing just as much value to the table as they are. And when that day comes, they might make more sense to me as an artist.
I'm looking forward to the day when an artist (hopefully me) comes to a major label and says… "Ok, I don't need help with all this other stuff you offer. But, I'll partner with to you release and promote my record, and you get X number of points per sale."
AH: If you could give a band or artist any type of advice on how to start in social media, what would you advise them to do?
JR: The strategy of a few years ago was "be everywhere." And I think that's true to a certain extent when referring to being "Googleable." But, I would say, go to where the people are. Not more musicians. Don't waste your time building profiles on social media sites that won't be around in a year. Do your research, and stay up to date with new sites and trends. I recommend hypebot.com, mashable.com, and musicthinktank.com (of course).
AH: If you had $500 to spend on marketing and promotion, how would you spend that money?
JR: If it was just money that was given to me, I would experiment on a thing or two that I've been wanting to try. Google Ad Words. Facebook Ads. Things like that.
AH: Is there anything else you would like to say about 1,000 true fans?
JR: As I read through my answers (and think about them from a reader's perspective), I need to make one point. Obviously, I can't make a living solely based on the finances of 100 True Fans. And I don't, as you can see from my percentage breakdown. That doesn't mean that the theory is bogus.
If I had 500 True Fans (and hopefully I will sooner rather than later), then I could never get a TV/Film placement again and be fine financially.
But, that's the beauty (and reality) of it. You don't have to depend solely on those True Fans. They are the foundation of what you do. They give you security. But, then you've got all these other peripheral revenue streams to compliment and build that foundation.
AH: How do you use analytics to your advantage? What are your measurable online results, and how do your measures help you with your music career?
JR: I'm a big data geek, but I realize most people aren't. If someone just wants basic info that might open their eyes and answer some questions, the "Insights" section of your Facebook Fan Page is a great place to start. It's fairly basic, but it's got some great info that can help an artist begin to shape their target audience profile.
AH: On a scale of 1 to 10, would you say you share a lot (a 10) or are you guarded in what you exposure on social media sites about yourself and your personal life?
JR: I share things that I would want to hear from an artist. As long as you're personal at some level, you're using Twitter correctly. A fan doesn't know what you're leaving out.
AH: What would you say to a fellow musician, that thinks that Twitter is just sharing "eating a tuna sandwich" and is stupid?
JR: Not much. I got tired of trying to help artists that don't want to help themselves a while back. The reality is, if they don't see the value in it, then they aren't going to use it usefully. Therefore, for them, it would be stupid.
Come hang with Secrets In Stereo
Twitter – @SecretsInStereo
Facebook Page – http://www.facebook.com/secretsinstereo
So many artists ask me how to get their music placed in Film & Tv and Josh is blogging in deep detail about his experiences and hopefully he will give us all some pointers for how to generate placements. Josh is writing a series of detailed blogs on www.sortednoise.com based on his experiences up to this point, as well as about his experiences over the next 4 months as he writes, records, promotes, and releases his next new album. He says about the blog posts: "I'm basically talking more in detail on what I'm referring to here in these answers. It's going to be focused on TV/Film placement."
Here are the links to the first two…
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On 14th October 2016, the Eastern Africa Grain Council hosted a meeting of its Members in Kenya at the InterContinental Hotel in Nairobi. The purpose of the meeting was to update members on EAGC activities and progress towards addressing challenges in the grain sector in Kenya and deliberate on matters that may require EAGC attention. Present at the meeting were EAGC members in Kenya representing farmers, traders, processors and service providers. Also in attendance was the Tegemeo Institute and the DFID-funded FoodTrade ESA project.


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Iraq's health ministry said yesterday that between 100,000 and 150,000 people have been killed since the 2003 US-led invasion, after earlier presenting the higher figure.
Health Minister Ali al-Shamari was quoted in the media on Thursday in Vienna as saying that 150,000 people had died since the invasion.
An official with the ministry also confirmed the figure yesterday, but later said that the estimated deaths ranged between 100,000 and 150,000.
"The minister was misquoted. He said between 100,000-150,000 people were killed in three-and-a-half years," the official said.
"These were killed during military confrontations, assassinations and sectarian assassinations," the official said, adding that between 70 and 80 people were dying in violence each day.
He said the ministry had started keeping records in early 2004, effectively meaning that those killed during the actual invasion and in the ensuing months were not included in this figure.
Al-Shemari said on Thursday that he based his figure on an estimate of 100 bodies per day brought to morgues and hospitals -- though such a calculation would come out closer to 130,000 in total.
"It is an estimate," he said.
He blamed Sunni insurgents, Wahhabis -- Sunni religious extremists -- and criminal gangs for the deaths.
Hassan Salem, of the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq (SCIRI) said the 150,000 figure included civilians, police and the bodies of people who were abducted, later found dead and collected at morgues run by the Health Ministry.
SCIRI is Iraq's largest Shiite political organization and holds the largest number of seats in parliament.
The number of dead has been a controversial topic of repeated speculation. Most estimates, such as those by the Iraq Body Count project, have put the figure at between 50,000 and 60,000.
Last month the British medical journal The Lancet published a report estimating that 650,000 people had actually died since the invasion, based on extrapolations from people interviewed.
The figure has been dismissed as wildly exaggerated by the Iraqi government, press agencies and the US military, which itself will not release data on civilian casualties in Iraq.
Iraq's health ministry is controlled by supporters of radical Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr and has often been accused by US authorities of exaggerating casualty counts.
Meanwhile, the head of the Baghdad central morgue said on Thursday he was receiving as many as 60 violent death victims each day at his facility alone.
Dr. Abdul-Razzaq al-Obaidi said those deaths did not include victims of violence whose bodies were taken to the city's many hospital morgues or those who were removed from attack scenes by relatives and quickly buried according to Muslim custom.
He said the morgue had received 1,600 violent death victims last month.
US forces suffered 105 deaths last month.


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