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Teaching & Learning
Special Education
Teaching and Learning Ph.D.
Specialization in Special Education (SPED)
The University of Miami's Department of Teaching and Learning is pleased to offer a doctoral specialization in special education with a focus on students with high-incidence disabilities. This specialization includes participation in ongoing faculty research and a strong emphasis on the intersection of special education and diversity issues. Doctoral students selecting this area of specialization are expected to develop expertise in a wide variety of methods appropriate to research in special education through coursework, seminars, and research assistantships. Students are encouraged to gain college-level teaching experience, to seek involvement in school and community projects, and to collaborate with graduate students and faculty both within the School of Education and Human Development and across other UM Schools and Colleges.
Our Students' Career Objectives
- Tenure track or clinical faculty positions in Schools of Education at universities or colleges, especially Research I universities
- Teacher educators in higher education institutions:
- Research positions in educational research organizations
- State or district program or curriculum specialists
- Leadership and/or development positions in public non-profits
- Research and development positions in for-profit educational enterprises
This program is designed for individuals who intend to pursue a career as faculty in institutions of higher education or as leaders in the special education community. We foresee that graduates will use their research skills to conduct independent research in the area of special education and/or provide expert advice to schools, school systems, nonprofit organizations, and/or other agencies on issues such as curriculum and instruction, staff development, and family involvement related to promoting the positive development and academic achievement of children with disabilities.
EM is vital to the university's having not only the right number of students but also the right students, who will retain and succeed . . . I most enjoyed the faculty, whose experience and true passion for EM really comes across in their teaching.
Studying EM was a unique experience, engaging students in experiences with professionals working in the field instead of sitting in a lecture hall and learning strictly from text. The program afforded me the opportunity to network with professionals both at UM and institutions nationwide. I credit my current employment to the program's hands-on approach to understanding EM and the real conversations about the higher education landscape. In my position, I have been involved in enhancing business processes and developing technological solutions to increase staff efficiency and enrollment numbers.
The HE/EM program gave me the foundation to work in a variety of higher education settings. At the core is the importance of synergy, open communication, coordination, and assessment. Strategic thinking and planning were key takeaways. I gained the ability to assess the big picture as well as focus on the day-to-day factors affecting the students and the institution. Daily, I use the skills gleaned from the program.
I left UM in 2005 to come to FIU in the College of Business as an academic advisor. Without my degree in EM/Higher Ed, I never would have been able to move up the chain at FIU so quickly. By the end of 2006, I was director of advising for the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, and by 2008, was assistant dean of the Honors College, where I had direct oversight of admissions, recruitment, retention, and graduation. In 2016, I joined the faculty of the Honors College to teach full time. I very much owe my career in higher education to EM. The program and work experience it afforded me are now contributing immensely to my role as a faculty member.
I'm finishing up my eighth year of teaching at Palomar College, where I earned tenure four years ago. For the last three years, I have served as Faculty Senate president. I'm co-chair (with the Vice President for Instruction) of our Strategic Enrollment Management Committee; I helped initiate the committee and worked to draft our college's first ever strategic enrollment management plan. I use the skills and knowledge I learned in the program every day as I help to break down silos at Palomar and move us forward as an institution that puts students at the center of everything we do.
EM was exactly what I wanted and needed personally and professionally. It was on the forefront of cutting-edge solutions and applications in higher education, and I continually apply the principles learned almost every day. I am the Project Manager/Advising-Transfer Specialist of a five-year, $6 million Title III Grant at HCC, and I began my Doctor of Education degree at the University of St. Francis in Fall 2018. I strongly feel that without the program, my peers, and professors, I would not be where I am today.
What a deserved milestone for the program. For the past four years, I have been at Borough of Manhattan Community College, managing student affairs communications to retain our 27,000 students. I have no doubt that the strength of the program contributed to my hiring, especially having an innovative capstone portfolio to bring to the interview. The two-track Enrollment Management/Student Life & Development degree/certificate options are also noteworthy. I look back fondly on the program as a family of dedicated, knowledgeable professors and a cohort of classmates eager to learn.
Awareness and intentionality are two invaluable qualities that Higher Education program faculty were able to inspire. Realizing what you do, how you do it, and who you involve has made all the difference in connecting the classroom experience to professional practice, and this has been the key to all of my professional successes.
EM taught us principles that the rest of higher education is just beginning to leverage today. The tools the program provided have allowed me to not only fast track my career, but also ensure that I am a leader on which my institution and profession can rely.
Hard to believe it is 20 years! I'm in my 18th year at Villanova University as Senior Associate Director of Admission. Needless to say, I use my EM degree on a daily basis and continue to appreciate the degree personally and professionally. The degree is particularly impactful when trying to predict the enrollment for the next year's class (especially being in our second year of Early Decision). There's never a dull moment!
For a graduate who works at UM, the greatest advantage of the program has been to build an active network that benefits me in my job. By serving as a judge for the program's practicum poster presentations every year and participating in other events, I have managed to create connections that have led to fruitful collaborations, which exemplifies EM.
The principles I learned in EM have aided me in both my professional and personal life. I use strategic planning in everything from aiding my clients in reaching their institutional goals to preparing for my next family vacation. Forecasting, program evaluation, the 4 C's/P's, all provided management training that continues to serve me well as a business owner, postsecondary education consultant, author, and speaker. I am grateful for the privilege to be part of the amazing 20-year EM legacy!
As an EM student in the Higher Education Program, I was immersed in projects that prepared me for my current role as college recruiter. I'm making informed decisions daily based on data and tools I acquired to be innovative in my recruitment practices. The HE program allowed me to dive into the EM world and led me to where I am now.
How grateful I am for the lessons learned in EM. I've had a very satisfying professional career, and it's all because of the way Paul, Scott, and Carol-Anne prepared us. The case studies, the case study method, readings, papers, and the capstone course fundamentally shaped the way I manage my professional roles. I teach first-year experience classes using case studies, and I have taught them to use the case study method as an approach to solving problems.
If I had to "do it all over again," I would choose the EM program every single time. I'm convinced today that Paul and Carol-Anne saw the Enrollment Management Geek in me before I even knew she existed, and I've been discovering her and nurturing her in the years since completing the degree. Today, I am humbled to think that I'm in an admissions senior leadership position at Caltech, where I have been a part of materially changing the enrollment demographics of the undergraduate population in my four years here. I am also now in my second year as a Ph.D. student in Colorado State University's Higher Education Leadership Program. All of this has been possible because of my EM foundation built at Miami.
I enjoyed the program's focus on data-driven decision-making, predictive modeling, and strategic planning. While a full-time student, I also worked full time at UM as an assistant director in admission. I was able to use the knowledge gained to tackle projects and improve several programs in real time. Upon graduation, I became an assistant dean of admissions, and I now work on the Pomona College Access Team (PCAT) and with the Pomona Academy for Youth Success (PAYS), both aimed at increasing enrollment and supporting underrepresented students.
The Enrollment Management Program provided a great blend of theory and practice. I was able to formulate connections between what I was actively learning in the program's interdisciplinary curriculum and my day-to-day practice in enrollment management; it was definitely worth the investment.
When I started the program more than six years ago, I was an office assistant in UM's Office of Student Financial Assistance and Employment. I'm now Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission at UM. Without the program, I wouldn't have progressed in such a short time frame.
In addition to the irreplaceable campus aesthetics, the University of Miami provided me with opportunities that prepared me for the next step in my career. Earning my Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning was a challenging journey that was nurtured by my fabulous peer cohort, generous Department faculty, expert faculty across campus, and an advisor whose knowledge and guidance ensured my success.
The critical and often intersectional lens through which we learned to read, analyze, and conduct research [in the Teaching and Learning Department] broadened my intellectual capacity and allowed me to examine and challenge my own beliefs about teaching and learning. This process, alongside strong mentoring and support from faculty, shaped what I like to call my "transition" from a teacher to a teacher educator.
What I want to share is how helpful the EdD program has been, how the theories and research we learned really do inform practice and world view. They become internalized and part of the everyday and help illuminate ways forward. . . . I can perceive now what has happened, this developmental process and transformation, and I know that I am a high-level professional because of it.
This was a great experience in linking theory to practice.
This course is the most effective way to learn about higher education in practice. I have gained knowledge I will use.
We were truly challenged to think critically about our experiences at our practicum sites, which is an important piece of this class: purposeful reflection.
My time in UM's Community and Social Change program was an opportunity to grow in understanding and empathy, while sharpening my professional skills. The dialogue and assigned readings provided an in depth review of various social issues and how we can begin to work with communities to address them. However, the program's flexible nature allowed me to push myself to get the most out of my time in the program, allowing me to sharpen skills in writing, synthesizing information, time management, and project management.
The entire program was fantastic. My favorite memories were of the group discussions in class, the new exposure to tools like Prezi, and of course the wonderful potlucks and get togethers.
"I have found a significant paragon that symbolizes our entire program material: a tool-kit created for developing social consciousness. The experiences I accumulated these past 18 months have represented a fundamental contribution both academically and towards critical consciousness development. I came to this program with a pre-conceived view of me, my place in the world, my individual contribution. However, after interacting with the material used during the Community and Social Change course - readings, lectures, seminars, projects, practicum site - I am gratified to state that I feel much more empowered, significantly more prepared and strongly ready to advance in my personal commitments of being an agent of change". (Part of my Capstone Project "Social Impact Movement" presented on April 2016 at University of Miami) (Part of my Capstone Project "Social Impact Movement" presented on April 2016 at University of Miami)
Beyond the knowledge gained, it's the relationships I've developed I most value - with professors, students and within the community - and will carry forth with me. :)
The Community and Social Change program allowed me to combine graduate school with Peace Corps Service and in the process I learned how to become an agent of change, use a holistic framework for well-being and develop skills to evaluate programs.
Wow! There is so many memories. I would say my fondest memory is attending the intervisions. The Master's in Community & Social Change Program is a vibrant family. A family that is made up of a collection of individuals who are aspiring to make this world a better place. We come from different walks in life: education, politics, sociology, psychology, business, etc. Be as it may, the beauty of it all is that we recognize that our collective voice will be key to creating a preventive transformation in society (rather than an ameliorative approach). So cheers to those who are not afraid to go to the grassroots of our societal issues, and strive to effectuate change!
My greatest takeaway from the program are the relationships I built there, with faculty, my peers, and community members. I gained a solid foundation for humanizing research and social change through authentic relationships.
One of the best memories I have was of that first weeklong seminar that started our journey, led by Isaac.
Best memory would be graduation, the spirit of community is evident in everybody's celebration of each other
I have only fond memories of the program. It was especially a great tool in exercising a broader way of thinking and also a wonderful vehicle for meeting like-minded good doers!!
I have many memories from the program - mostly of the classes, which I enjoyed tremendously. I remember our initial class with Isaac Prilleltensky, I remember assisting Scot Evans with a logic model presentation for a local organization, I remember many conversations with Laura Kohn-Wood about my ideas and development, and I remember the culminating class on managing community organizations and having the whole cohort together to celebrate the end of our 'core' classes. The overall experience changed my perspective on the world and myself in ways I hadn't expected or predicted. I'm fortunate to have been a part of the 3rd cohort, and grateful.
My fondest memory was attending the Global and Social Change Leadership Institute at NYU Wagner, as an Independent Study. This experience provided me the opportunity to strengthen my leadership ability, skills and learn about cutting-edge research on leadership and social change. Alongside 30 other students from around the world, I was exposed to different perspectives and first-hand experiences on what makes organizations successful in advancing social justice.
I have made so many lasting friendships and valuable professional relationships with my cohort, the cohorts after me and with faculty, administrators and staff at UM school of Education and Human Development. I feel it has truly become the base of our network in Miami for Educate Tomorrow.
I was accepted into the CSC program after I had been in the not for profit sector for a decade. I was astounded on how much information I gained to project the organization I founded to the next level. It's been 5 years since I graduated and have had tremendous growth, and insight into our expanding methodology. The other added benefit is the remarkable students we met, and continue to meet. I believe we have hired over 11 CSCers since the program started.
I appreciated learning about the approaches of community psychology and prevention science. We have too many reactionary interventions to social problems in the United States. While it feels we are often the lone voices in solution-finding for social problems, I feel these approaches are very much needed in our world.
I am truly enjoying my experience in the Community and Social Change master's program thanks to the conversations with my outstanding colleagues, the education from my experienced professors and the great opportunities of networking here in Miami. This program has provided a space for understanding the view of Community psychologists towards our societal problems, and for preparing us to become active social leaders that will transform our societies. Next semester, I hope to get more involved in academic, extracurricular and volunteer activities, and mobilize all the innovative and helpful resources at UM.
With a UM degree I feel like I will be able to do more than just be a coach. It gives me a lot more options. The networking is also unbelievable, I have gotten access to front offices and influential sporting people in the industry.
I love the diversity of students, the professors and classes, all of the fun events, the great weather, and the incredible school spirit.
The Campus! Studying on the green, eating at the Rat with friends or simply hanging out by the lake, there's no way you can ever have a bad day at the U!
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The following is a summary of coursework. Please reference the Doctoral Student Handbook and Course Bulletin for specific program of study.
Core Special Education Courses (12 credits)
TAL 753: Cognitive Psychology in Special Education
Learn about different cognitive theorists and discuss various theoretical positions as to their strengths and weaknesses within and across theories.
TAL 756: Research in Special Education
Critical analysis of empirical research studies in selected areas of special education research focusing on research designs, data analysis methods, and interpretation.
TAL 755: Current issues in special education
Current issues and trends in special education from historical, societal, policy, practice and research perspectives.
TAL 752: Seminar in Reading and Learning Disabilities
Open only to advanced graduate students in reading and learning disabilities pursuing specialist or doctoral degree.
TAL 754: Disability and diversity. Critical views:
Examines critical issues in the cultural/historical conceptualization of the field of special education, against the background of cross-cultural views of disabilities.
Coursework in Diversity
TAL 703: Issues and Trends in Multicultural Education
The study and critical examination of the theory and practice of multicultural education. Development of a personal theory of effective education for pluralism.
In addition to TAL 703, students will take at least two graduate-level courses organized around thematic topics involving diversity in its various manifestations. The courses may be taken from different departments (e.g., psychology, sociology, modern languages, law) or may be part of a master's degree program; nonetheless, they should form a coherent whole. The student and advisor shall determine which courses from across the University of Miami campus can be used to meet this requirement. Topics in diversity that are considered acceptable for thematic study include: (a) poverty and social class, (b) gender, (c) race and ethnicity, (d) exceptionality, (e) culture, (f) urban issues, (g) rural issues, (h) emigration, and (i) international issues.
General Teaching and Learning Requirements
TAL 702: The Social and Cultural Foundations of Education
This course is an interdisciplinary seminar reviewing the major literature in the Social and Cultural Foundation of Education. Classic, Modern and Post-Modern texts will be read with an emphasis on the literature written after 1980 (Post-Modern). Emphasis will be placed on the exploration of key policy questions, as well as the analysis of key sociological concepts related to the field such as hegemony, cultural reproduction, social capital and privilege. The course is intended to provide a "baseline" for understanding the field.
TAL 704: Introduction To Learning Theories/ Learning Sciences
This course explores perspectives and research on domain-specific and domain-general learning in and out of schools. It examines various perspectives researchers use to inform their work and how these perspectives provide insight into what it means to learn and know.
TAL 700: Proseminar
Consists of a series of interactive sessions at which faculty, doctoral students, and guest speakers have the opportunity to discuss current topics in education research. Its purpose is to enhance the culture of scholarship and collegiality within the Department and to provide informal guidance to doctoral students on research and career directions in education. All students are required to take the proseminar, which will be offered once per year, for a total of 3 credits (1 credit per seminar).
Research Methods Competencies
TAL 710: Introduction To Research In Education
This course focuses on diverse philosophies and epistemologies of research and the scientific enterprise, and the various methodologies that arise from these to conduct research in education. Students will develop an understanding of and appreciation for complementary yet unique educational research traditions brought to bear on substantive local, national, and international educational issues to be able to participate meaningfully and critically in multiple discourse communities that employ and/or produce educational research.
Research courses offered by Department of Education and Psychological Studies (EPS). Course Bulletin for course descriptions.
- EPS 553: Introduction to Statistics
- EPS 650: Meta-analysis
- EPS 660: Generalized Linear Model (every other year if this new course is approved)
- EPS 661: Measurement and Psychometric Theory
- EPS 662: Item Response Theory
- EPS 670: Introduction to Research Methods
- EPS 671: General Linear Modeling
- EPS 672: Applied Multivariate Statistics (every other year)
- EPS 673: Introduction to Structural Equation Models
- EPS 674: An Introduction to Multilevel Modeling (every other year)
- EPS 675: Qualitative Research Methods I
- EPS 676: Qualitative Research Methods II
- EPS 690: Advanced Topics in RME
The following factors are considered when selecting doctoral students for admission:
- At a minimum, completion of a bachelor's degree with an outstanding record from an accredited institution.
- Acceptable and recent (within 5 years) Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores. The target minimum is a score of 1100 combined on verbal and quantitative (or 302 on new GRE scoring system) and at least a 4.0 on writing.
- International applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and the Graduate Record Examination. TOEFL scores are valid for two years after test date.
- Professional experience relevant to degree program.
- Undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale).
- Graduate grade point average of at least 3.5 (4.0 scale).
- Three letters of recommendation. At least two of the three letters of recommendation should include specific evaluation of the candidate's potential to engage in scholarly research required for this program.
- The written statement of intent (in the UM online application) should describe how the candidate's specific interests and obtaining a Ph.D. in this area of study fits into his/her career goals.
- Available student space in the program and someone willing to advise the student. Applicants are encouraged to contact faculty in the Special Education area to inquire about the match between the applicant's interests and the faculty's areas of scholarly research.
- A personal or phone interview may be required. Applicants will be notified as appropriate.
- Undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale) and graduate grade point average of at least 3.5 (4.0 scale)
- Students are required to file a Program of Study and a Course Sequence Plan prior to the end of the second semester of study, which are developed in collaboration with a faculty advisor and a supervisory committee.
- Your letters of recommendation should speak directly to your academic potential as a student in a demanding doctoral program who will be expected, over time, to assume increased responsibility for independent learning.
- Your statement of purpose should address how your career aspirations match our goals for program graduates.
- If you have any extraordinary accomplishments that we should know about, please submit them with your applications materials.
Program Director
Batya Elbaum
Acting Chair and Professor, Department of Teaching and Learning
For General Inquiries, contact:
Lois Heffernan
Graduate Admissions Coordinator
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Wall spice rack from the Big Hug Collection by Designbite. The wall can be installed easily with simple attachment profile. The set includes wall unit and 8 ceramic spice jars with cork lids.
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The four articles that led to Turkey's Wikipedia ban - analysis
Despite Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's claim that Wikipedia was banned in Turkey due to 'national security' concerns, the ban of the popular online encylopedia occured due to multiple reasons such as the country's role in Syria; the reputation of Erdoğan family members; and even Turkish national history, Israeli Haaretz daily asserted.
Turkey blocked access to Wikipedia exactly a year ago under a highly-debated 'internet law' legislated by the President due to what was labelled as a "coordinated smear campaign" against Turkey, with Turkish officials alleging that "articles and comments showing Turkey aligned with various terrorist groups," Omer Benjakob explains in his article for Haartez daily.
''Officials in Ankara reached out to Wikimedia (the nonprofit that oversees Wikipedia) to request that content be changed on at least four different articles before the ban, on at least three different occasions,'' Benjakob says.
The Haartez article lists the articles that got Wikipedia banned in Turkey as follows:
The first instance involved ISIS and Turkey's 'righteous' war. Two specific Wikipedia articles: "State-sponsored terrorism" and "Foreign involvement in the Syrian Civil War." led to Ankara warning to remove the offending content but the nonprofit encyclopedia refused," the Haaretz article states.
Both articles contained claims that Turkey has supported ISIS, and it was these articles were the ones invoked to justify the ban, according to Benjakob.
The second instance involved emails belonging to Berat Albayrak, Erdogan's son-in-law, the article states.
A group who call themselves RedHack published over 57,000 emails belonging to Albayrak. ''They detailed what Foreign Policy described as everything "from indirect involvement with ISIS' oil trade to free press crackdowns,'' Benjakob explains.
''The third incident where Turkey requested content be changed has less to do with Erdoğan and more with a perceived slight to Turkish national pride. The article was the Turkish Wikipedia entry on "Benevolent dictator,'' the Haaretz article explains.
Listed under this article are Napoleon Bonaparte, Fidel Castro, Ho Chi Minh – and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Turkey's founding father.
Wikimedia received an email from the Information and Communication Technologies Authority of the Turkish government, claiming that the Turkish Wikipedia article on Musfik diktatorluk (benevolent dictatorship) violated Turkish law.
Meanwhile, the Wikimedia Foundation is calling on the government to restore full access to Wikipedia for Turkish people and says the following:
''We continue to explore other opportunities to lift the block of Wikipedia in Turkey and remain committed to restoring access to Wikipedia in full. While we are open to conversations with Turkish authorities, we would never stray from our values, opposition to censorship, and our goal of restoring access to Wikipedia in its entirety.
Wikipedia, started a new campaign in March to reach out to one of the few country's in the world in which it has been blocked, changing its Facebook profile picture with a "We Miss Turkey" banner.


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Winery Château du Petit Thouars is located near Chinon in the Loire. Mainly they grow cabernet franc and chenin blanc. They make a total of 8 wines including 2 sparkling wines, 2 white wines, 1 rosé and 3 red wines.
In the spring of 2017 we had an appointment with Sébastien du Petit Thouars. They were in Amsterdam and invited us to taste their wines. For cabernet franc from the Loire, we were pleasantly surprised and so we made an appointment.
We were kindly received by D'Arcy du Petit Thouars, the wife of Sébastien. We received an extensive tour of the vineyards at the castle. The parents of Sébastien have restored the 16ha vineyards and the wine cellar in the natural limestone caves. They did this after their mother, after the war, stopped making wine. The estate has been in Sébastien's family since 1633.
We meet the winemaker, Michel Pinard, in the beautiful old wine cellars in the limestone caves. D'Arcy and Sébastien are very happy with this winemaker. For this Michel made wine at the famous wine house Domaine Joguet. Of course we tasted the wines again and besides the red, cabernet francs, we also tasted the white, pink and sparkling wines. The red wines remain our favorite but that is not strange in this wine region Chinon
Incidentally, it has not been a year since she moved from Touraine wine region to Chinon. From the past they belong in Chinon but due to financial reasons, Touraine was chosen in the past.
We ended with a delicious lunch in the castle consisting of asparagus, followed by cheese, chocolate cake and of course coffee.


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Weather FAQs
What is Weather Web?
Weather Web is an automated weather station located at 901 South Jackson Street that automatically uploads to our ISP the current weather conditions every 5 minutes.
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You and Me are Meant to Be Typographic Card
Sometimes to show how much you care about someone, you need to show it with a little poetry. This sweet heart card is perfect for your Valentine. Fluttering hearts and all.
The inks are individually blended, then block stamped on each card. Each card is varied due to the nature of stamping each layer one at a time, so no two cards will look exactly the same.
• Sketched illustrations are carved into rubber lino sheets.
• Card printing is done by hand using block printing.
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Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive is an Indian comedy film written and directed by Abhishek Sharma. The sequel to the 2010 film Tere Bin Laden, the stories of the first film and the second are linked but not in continuity. The film starsManish Paul, Pradyuman Singh, and Piyush Mishra. The film was released worldwide on 26 February 2016.
An Indian filmmaker is tasked by the United States government to craft a hoax video that portrays Osama Bin Laden as dead. Arms dealer Khalili has a similar idea, and works to assemble his own hoax video proving Bin Laden is alive, to further Khalili's terrorist ambitions.
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Saturday, 29th September, saw the conclusion of the 13th annual high-level security and foreign policy The Riga Conference 2018. Over 700 participants attended two days of discussions that raised topics that are current to Latvia and the European Union. Among the main speakers were the Vice President for the Euro and Social Dialogue of the European Commission, Valdis Dombrovskis, President of the Madrid Club, Vaira Vīķe Freiberga and The Rt Hon Earl Howe, Minister of State for Defence in the United Kingdom.
Throughout the two days, important issues were raised by the speakers and participants alike. It was concluded that despite European economy improving, more has to be done to reform the system in order to make it resilient to the next financial crisis. This requires strong political will, and often policies that might be unpopular, mainly because of the changing demographic situation of the continent. The need for political willingness was echoed in other panels also as it was noted that the last century, which was filled with conflict and tragedy, has taught us that peace and democracy are fragile, and we won't be able to protect it.
The second day turned attention to specific countries, namely Russia and Germany, and their role in the future of Europe. It was questioned whether Germany has what it takes to lead Europe in turbulent and changing Europe. The consensus was that Germany has to take the leading role and it should not be afraid from offering leadership. A panel made up of Russian opposition leaders looked eastward, where it was debated of what the Russians think. There was a clear understanding that Russian public favourable attitudes towards Stalin improve when there is more recklessness and unchecked power in Kremlin, and it should not be taught that Russians themselves support murdering regimes.
Finally, the last two panels looked at the situation in the Baltic Sea region and whether the West is willing to fight and protect Western values. Despite difficulties, the Baltic Sea region is adaptable to challenge and offers a fantastic example of how prosperous countries can be when there is political will. Lastly, the last panel highlighted that Western countries can indeed protect Western values, but there is a need for more civic society input.
Full length videos from the conference can be viewed on the website of the conference at www.rigaconference.lv, together with photos from all the panels
The conference is supported by:
Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, NATO Public Diplomacy Division, Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Embassy of the United States of America in Latvia, European Commission Representation in Latvia, Askaneli Brothers, Amber Distribution Latvia, Wines of Georgia, Embassy of Georgia in Latvia, Embassy of Canada in Latvia, Embassy of Italy in Latvia, Saab AB, the Nordic Council of Ministers' Office in Latvia, Swedbank, the Riga City Council, Milrem Latvia SIA, National Library of Latvia, Riga International Airport, LMT Straume, Audi Latvija.
Informative support:
Latvijas Televīzija, DELFI, LETA Latvian Information Agency, Magazine IR, Hromadske International, The Lithuania Tribune, Postimees, New Eastern Europe, Spektr.Press, iPress.ge, Latvijas Radio, LSM.lv, Baltic Defence College, Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, Riga Graduate School of Law, Vytautas Magnus University.


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Stunning home on the lake, this cottage-like bungalow is everything you wanted in lakeside living! Magnificent curb appeal featuring a grand entrance with tall beams & 2 storey roof, large palladian windows over the double entrance doors & living room windows, a double detached & a double attached garage. A quaint front patio space greets you & is the perfect spot for a nice evening tea watching the sunset. As you enter, you will be amazed by the bright open space accentuated by the majestic 16' high vaulted ceilings & 10' walls. The lavish kitchen is to die for! Filled with ample cabinets for all your cool gadgets to miles & miles of granite countertops you need for all your prep work, finished with new fixtures & high end stainless steel appliances (Meile microwave/convection oven, oven, warming oven, dishwasher, Samsung fridge, Decor gas range cook top, Faber hood fan, Frigidaire upright commercial freezer) to boot! The 3 way gas fireplace keeps the room warm in the winter. See 'Additional Remarks'. A formal dining room & a large eating nook will make your guests feel welcome in your space. The windows in the great room cascade the entire back wall offering striking views of the lake behind you & golden morning sunrises to the east. Three large bedrooms, 2.5 baths, the master retreat comes with a luxurious 4 pc ensuite consisting of a shower, double jacuzzi tub & heated floors. Circular stairs to fully developed walkout basement. The lower level boasts 9' ceilings, 2 more bedrooms, full bathroom, home theatre, cold storage, play room, & plenty of storage! Two forced air furnaces with Hepa air purifiers & A/C, one Glycol boiler that provides in floor heating in basement, garage & front steps. One 30'x28' detached garage with 8'x20' green house on the side, double attached garage - both are heated with 10' ceilings. Professionally landscaped yard with a 20'x14' boat house, 12' wide boardwalk along the lake, 50' dock & a 500 sq ft lower deck with hot tub. One of the best lots on Chestermere Lake.
Double Garage Attached, Double Garage Detached, Front Drive Access, RV Parking
Backs Onto Lake, Flat Site, Golf Nearby, Lake Access Property, Landscaped, No Back Lane, Playground Nearby, Schools, Shopping Nearby, Lake View
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Listing information last updated on April 7th, 2020 at 10:45pm PDT.


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ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES / SEARCH: 999 Wayah Road Topton, NC 28713
Lots And Land
- $2,500,000 price
- 3250845 mls id
- Lot Size: 499 acres
- Status: Active
Larger land tracts like this in WNC are becoming harder to find in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This 499-acre tract of Macon County North Carolina land for sale will be a hit for anyone who enjoys activities such as hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and white water sports. This tract features a bold creek, long-range views and near all sorts of outdoor adventures including white water sports, hiking, camping, hunting, etc. Views of Nantahala Lake from property.
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Courtesy of: Thornton Realty
Office Phone: 8282305734
Listing Agent: Leslee Reiter
Updated: 3rd April, 2020 5:24 PM.
999 Wayah Road Topton, NC
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In 1875 the Star Oil Company, one of the predecessors of the Standard Oil Company of California, drilled its first Pico Canyon well, which yielded about one hundred barrels per day. The discovery resulted in the erection of the first commercial oil refinery in California the following year.
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As you might have heard YouTube is doing some test with some major accounts to stream live videos though your youtube channel.
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Time: 12pm or 18.00pm
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International trade for SMEs declining
International trade by UK SMEs was in decline by 50 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2017 compared with the same quarter in 2016, according to a study by WorldFirst.
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The article raises questions about what this lack of transparency potentially means for society in an era dominated by scandals such as the Panama and Paradise papers, where executive pay has gone up while average salaries have fallen.
Joakim Lundquist, founder and managing director of Comprend and Lundquist, thinks this lack of transparency "should be an element of greater concern" and believes not enough is being done to address the matter. "The credibility of the financial markets goes hand in hand with the commitment of companies to provide high-quality and transparent first-hand information to regain trust in the market place," he says.
Although the study showed 90 per cent of financial stakeholders wanted companies to present their financial targets online, only 25 per cent of companies did so.
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Given that artificial intelligence has been raised almost to the status of a religion, it's hardly surprising that a new 10 commandments on AI and ethical computing have been carved out, writes Chris Middleton writes in .
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Clay for Kids Workshop
Me dah registered for my big boy, Hanafi for the 7th Nov, 09…
Anybody want to join in as well? 😀
Boleh kita gether-gether after that…
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Our so-called 1st Bento on the go!
What is Bento?
Bento is the Japanese word for a meal served in a box. Beyond that basic definition though, just about anything goes as to what kind of box or container is used, as well as what is put inside that box. (courtesy of justbento.com)
My 1st Bento Starter Kit obtained from MySunshine2U. Contains :-
1 Dish potion cup (shape of house)
Then, adding 2 more gadgets which was Rice Mould & Sausage Cutter (Wiener) from the recent Picnic at the Tiny Tapir, Damai Bungalow. Obtained from New Stylish Tokyo.
Back from the Picnic event, I rummaged through my stuff, relied on my hunch, adding more already available and as Bento Sifu's assurance that those stuffs can comes in handy. Who knows?
So…only yesterday noon, mostly done by me, experimenting those gadgets with processed foods first such as sausage, crabstick, beef salami, cheese, fried seaweed, mayonnaise and mixed vegetables. Rice, egg & broccoli were the healthier ones.
I overboiled the rice crab and I think I need to boil the sausage longer so the cut-outs would be more obvious.Hubby did the rice moulding inclusive the deco.
Actually, it could not be called Bento as it is served in a dish instead of box. Anyway, it is our lunch and I want to learn how to use those stuff first.
Here's the dishes for the three of us. Baby Hambali of course could not be included since it was not a healthier choice for him. Besides he was already full from home-cooked salmon porridge.
Portrait Sketching Therapy that I Love
Dear Hubby & me had our portrait done during our regular grocery trip last month. We were out without the boys in tow, so this moment sometimes, I felt (don't know about hubby feelings though) like the good old times…couplehood…courting…feeling mushy..lovey-dovey… 😛
It was hubby's idea to do this when we saw two former Gila-gila Cartoonist, Boy PJ & Dwen opened a booth & offered portait & caricature service..
Well, whaddya think? I think I look 10 years younger & the hubby does'nt look like my hubby..
Hemmm..oh, this is one of our wedding pics, actually this one just for changing clothes stuff, you know, you gotta have the chance to wear many custom attire that you fancy as long as you 'larat'…I got the chance to wear fancy English gown, Punjabi, Javanese, Korean & 2 more Malay traditional gown..but of all I like the Punjabi the best..we look like Chinese & Indian parentage got hitch! Ha! Ha!
Oh, looking back those caricature, I always had this desire to sketch family portrait on my own..used to love portrait sketching & still do..
Sigh..but it's been so long I did'nt do this stuff…must get the 'feel' & 'mood' first..
I started 'seriously' draw after SRP exam was over. I was so into Sweey Valley Twins book last time & having admiring the twins face, so I decided to 'try' to draw. Voila! It works!
You know I used to think I was so lousy in Art & always thought that my hand was 'keras' to draw till one fine day, my Art Teacher chose my drawing to be display in the class…I was dumbfounded because I did'nt really make an effort on that piece of drawing and then sooner…there was an Art Exhibition in school..another drawing of mine was displayed in the Art Hall. That one I still remembered what I drew..it was a picture of Swan & it's reflection in the pond..well, I love to keep that drawing but since it was being displayed, it became school's property automatically….
I'm not so good in mixing colour and love to learn more in colouring..My Art mostly black & white as I used pencil (sometimes charcoal) for medium..
When I'm onto this, I can cooped in my room the whole days, care less eating & do anything else, I would just keep on sketching & I stop when I think I got the 'face' right as closest as I can manage to the original..
It was really a THERAPY for me..
Those four ladies was from the cover of few Virginia Andrews novels
When the adrenaline was high…you tend to fancy boys…..
(maybe still modelling..)
This one done by dear Hubby….
I had my chance of glory as well…he,he…
Can you guess those two CELEBRITY groups that I managed to claim my 'fame'? Wink! 😛
Update : Thank you my Beloved Chit-Chatters for your kind words of encouragement. So from this onwards, I will get back on this track and it does boost my confidence level. Thanks!
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In 2010, sisters, Laura "Merritt" Walker and Cristie Merritt, opened ShopbellaC. At the time, Laura had just graduated with her marketing degree and was working a full time job while Cristie was finishing up her degree in fashion merchandising. The girls put their degrees, work experience, and love for fashion together to create a one of a kind shopping experience. With hard-work and unbeatable customer service, the girls made their dream a reality.
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Boys' tennis defeated by first seed Blake
Team prepares for individuals tournaments
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After clinching a 4-3 home win against Apple Valley May 16, the boys' tennis team was swept 0-7 against number one seed in the Section Blake.
Britenbucher said while the season went well, the most important issue is recruiting players for the future.
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Senior captain Adam Johnson said the team enjoyed turning the tables on Apple Valley after losing to them in Sections the previous year.
"Last year we played Apple Valley away and lost by a close score, so it was great this year to reverse that and take the win in a dramatic fashion this year," Johnson said.
Senior Collin Perkins said the close match made for an exhilarating victory. He said when the match score was tied at 3-3, the outcome of the season came down to the final set in his match.
"(The Apple Valley match) went great honestly. It was really tight, but Sam Birnberg and I won the winning game to get to move on, so that was really exciting," Perkins said.
According to Perkins, the team anticipated the loss against Blake. Perkins said for him, all his preparation and practice culminated in this final match.
"Apple Valley was a highlight — it was a really big moment for the team. It was so close. Our season was about to be over but then we got to move on, we really got through the struggle and bonded as a team over that match," Perkins said. "(It was) probably one of the best tennis moments I've had over my high school career. We were totally expecting (the later loss against Blake), we tried our best and had a little fun with it too since it's many senior players' last match."
According to Britenbucher, two singles players and two doubles teams will play in the upcoming individual tournament May 24.
"Now you get the individual stuff. Adam Johnson and Haim Lyubeznik will play singles at one and two, Rayth Coven and Sam Wolden will play one doubles, and Joseph Tirado and Gerald Perelman will play the other doubles," Britenbucher said. "It's single elimination, they crown a singles champion for the state."
Johnson said he urges any new players with an interest in joining the team next year to give it a shot.
"I would really encourage anyone to come out for the team, this year were losing nine seniors, so come see what the team is about and give it a chance," Johnson said.
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For my Journal this week, I'm sharing a collection of reviewed games, requiring little to no prep that should work in many different types of classrooms. I'm reminded of the importance of play in everyday life. Whether or not we're successful in gamifying our classrooms, we can at least add in fun!
Prep: I have students write vocab words from particular units/lessons down on small pieces of paper and toss them in a (clean) hat I reserve for the purpose. Divide the class in two down the middle. I always called one half Group 1 and the other half Group A, so they would be equal. Sometimes I would give them 1 minute to come up with a name for themselves–sometimes the group name had to be a vocab word, if it fit, for example a color or an adjective in Spanish.
Each group has a speaker and a drawer. The speakers have a maraca or sound maker–you could have them raise their hands when they know the answers, but no shouting out and only the speaker can give the answer to the judge (which is usually me, but you can have a student fulfill the judge /scorekeeper role). The drawer comes to the board, draws a piece of paper with the vocab word from the hat, shares it with the other drawer. They might discuss for a few seconds if it's a tricky word, or the first time you play. Sometimes I would offer an idea on how to draw if a student was stuck.
On your mark, get set, go! Drawers begin drawing. You may put a 30 second time limit on this part if you'd like. As soon as a team has the answer the speaker may shake the maraca/raise the hand. Once the judge/teacher calls on them they can answer. If correct the answering team gets one point. If incorrect the other team may attempt an answer. You can go back and forth until the answer is arrived upon or you're ready for another round.
Team speakers pass the maraca to the next student and a new drawer for each group comes to the front of the class. I would typically give some item to the drawers so that they can pass a physical item off to keep track of whose turn it is.
I would typically play for 15 minutes or to 10 points. Sometimes in a challenge round I would pick something really hard to guess.
5-3-1 Chain Attack
This game is from Alexis Jackson, a high school math teacher. It does take a bit of prep. Make up a list of 10-20 problems for each group in your class–aim for groups of 4. You'll need to cut the "chain" of problems–See the following document ch4-review-5-3-1-chain-attack. The problems are not cut apart completely, just on the blue lines. The problems are ripped off one at a time as students go through them. There is no reason that all the groups need to have different problems, but you could differentiate here.
Each group gets a problem from their chain and they work to solve it quickly with their group. When they are done the spokesperson brings the work to the teacher to check. If the problem is correct the group is awarded 5 points and gets the next problem in their "chain", if they're wrong they have to go back and try again. If they're correct on the second attempt the group gets 3 points, if not back for one last try. They can gain one point if they complete the problem on the third try. If not they move on to the next problem in the chain with no points.
Make the students take turns being the spokesperson. After the problem is checked the spokesperson also adds to their score on the board. So, the teacher sits in one corner to check answers and the students do the rest!
Royal Corners
This game is also from Alexis Jackson. This works best if your class is set up in desks in a grid. The front left- or right-most desk is designated "Royalty".
You'll need a list of review problems. Post one problem on the board, overhead, or whatever you use, that each student in the class completes (on their own). You, the instructor, tell them whether it's a horizontal problem or a vertical problem–you could choose this ahead of time, or strategically choose when to offer a horizontal or vertical problem. When all students have finished, correct the answer as a class. All students who complete the problem correctly raise their hand. In the case of a horizontal problem, have the students look left and right. Students with hands raised move in the direction closer to royalty, while students with no hand up move away from royalty. If all hands in a row are raised, there is no movement. The same would happen if no hands are raised. If 2 students raise their hand for correctness, the one that is closer to royalty will stay closer to royalty than the other. The only way to "jump" over another is the get the problem right while they get it wrong.
(The king or queen can get a problem wrong and stay in their position as long as no one else in the row gets it right.)
This continues for whatever amount of time you allot.
Attack works as a review game with whatever questions you'd like. Here's a free PDF download, directions for the game.
Similar to Attack (Wilkins, K. 2013). The blog that has Grudgeball has a lot of other resources for middle school social studies.
Snowball (or paper airplane) Review
Have each student write a review question on a piece of paper. Divide class in half. Have students either crumple up the paper (snowball) or make it into a paper airplane and toss it across the room to the other side. Each student retrieves a paper and must answer the review question on the paper in turn. Points for correct answers. You can give the other team a turn to answer if the first team answers incorrectly.
Divide the class into two teams. Give a student on Team B a stuffed animal or soft ball. Give a vocabulary word or a question to Team A. Everyone that knows the answer on team A or bluffs that they know the answer stands up. Count the number of students standing and write it on the board as the score for Team A. The student with the stuffed animal/ball throws it to someone standing. If that student knows the answer then that team earns the number of points that written on the board as a score. If that student was bluffing and doesn't get the answer correct, subtract all the points from the score. Then pitch a word or question to Team B and start the process again. (Evans, 2007)
The No Name Review Game
(I'm sure it had a name at one point…) Divide students in groups as for ATTACK. Groups of 4 or 5 work well. Have them get out a piece of paper and a pencil. Ask a review questions. One student writes the answer on the paper–with input from the group. As the writer finishes he/she raises the paper in the air. That is the teachers signal to check the paper. If the answer is right I have the student put a point in a small points area on the same sheet. If you're doing an question with calculations you may have to use a separate sheet for tallying the score. For the next question the paper is passed to the left and a new writer answers the next question. Students never cared if there was a tie, I just awarded points to each team.
Other resources
This page has a great list of review games that are pretty well explained.
This week's comments:
Hi Theresa,
I think using games is a great place to start. Even if one doesn't end up gamifying one's class, I've found using games a great motivator. For my reflection this week I posted a bunch of games I've used and some from my friend Alexis, who uses games extensively in her high school algebra class.
I love finding ideas on Pinterest, too.
Hi Gerald,
Maybe games are the place to start rather than gamification. If you had some success there you might want to investigate other options. I checked with my friend who uses games in her high school algebra class and she had a couple of suggestions which I posted on my reflection this week. There are two games for math there. I'd love to hear if you give them a try. I also like Pinterest and YouTube for game ideas–it doesn't even feel like research :-). Sometimes it's easier to see how a game works than to read about it.
Hi Kate,
It sounds like you are consciously engaging your students. I'm going to research some of the games you mentioned for the STEM Halloween activities for some challenges on my upcoming gamified walks with my kids. You mention how hard it was to let go and let the students "goof off" when they were coding. I can relate. I consciously remind myself that students don't have to take my preconceived path to a learning outcome.
Evans, R. 2007 24, May. Comment on Quick and Easy Review Games. A to Z Teacher Stuff. Retrieved 2016 5 November from: http://forums.atozteacherstuff.com/index.php?threads/quick-and-easy-review-games.36190/
Wilkins, K. 2013 20 February. Grudgeball review game where kids attack. To Engage Them All. Retrieved 2016 5 November from http://toengagethemall.blogspot.com/2013/02/grudgeball-review-game-where-kids-attack.html


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By Johnjoe McFadden, professor of molecular genetics at the University of Surrey (THE GUARDIAN, 30/06/08):
One hundred and fifty years ago tomorrow, a small group of scientists at a meeting on the north side of Piccadilly heard the first public account of the theory that the philosopher Daniel Dennett calls the single best idea that anyone has ever had.
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The BFI's Unlocking Film Heritage programme has won an award for Best Archive Preservation Project at the FIAT/IFTA world conference in Warsaw.
A jury of international media archive experts said they were deeply impressed by the highly collaborative nature of the BFI's Unlocking Film Heritage (UFH) project.
The jury said that UFH had brought together expertise and commercial service providers from across the UK nations and regions, forging strong relationships and offering new opportunities throughout the sector. They also praised the many new technologies and processes devised to deliver UFH, citing the way these have transformed how traditional archives work, giving them essential systems and capabilities not only to care for collections but also – and equally importantly – to make them accessible to an ever more digitally connected world.
Unlocking Film Heritage is the third strategic priority in Film Forever and focuses on investing in preservation, digitisation, interpretation and access for everyone in the UK to enjoy. It is potentially one of the largest and most complex archive preservation projects ever undertaken in the UK and is a paradigm shift from analogue to digital for the National Archive.
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A real-estate developer tapped to be the next chairman of the Port Authority is accused of manipulating his own company's records so he could funnel funds into the pockets of politicians, according to a lawsuit filed by a former employee.
Charles Kushner, who currently sits on the Port Authority board and is believed to be New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey's choice to be named chairman of the bistate agency, is also accused of other wrongdoing, including spending thousands of dollars with company credit cards to pay for personal trips and Super Bowl tickets.
The lawsuit, filed by Robert Yontef, who worked for Kushner's real-estate empire for three years as a bookkeeper, was filed in Superior Court in Newark Nov. 4 and made public last week.
The suit does not specify which politicians benefited from Kushner's alleged activities or how much they received.
Kushner Companies – one of the country's fastest growing realty groups – employs more than 1,000 people and controls some 22,000 apartments in seven states. The company is structured as a conglomerate of more than 100 smaller partnerships.
Kushner and his network of companies have contributed millions of dollars to several political candidates over the last five years, including more than $1.5 million to McGreevey.
A company spokesman said Yontef is trying to make money and taking advantage of a family dispute between Kushner and his brother Murray, who also claims the real-estate tycoon funneled money into the pockets of politicians without the approval of his business partners.
"Mr. Kushner is confident that all the issues will be successfully resolved," a spokesman said.
Yontef could not be reached for comment.
Yontef, who worked as Kushner's chief accountant from 1999 to last month, was fired June 25 after Kushner discovered that he had disclosed his allegations in a sworn statement included in Murray Kushner's lawsuit.
Yontef says in the lawsuit that he was rehired a day later but only given minimal responsibilities.
This is not the first time Kushner has gotten into hot water for making campaign contributions.
Then-Mayor Rudy Giuliani was forced to return $57,000 in contributions raised by Kushner in 1999 because they exceeded campaign-finance limits.
Mayoral candidates Mark Green and Alan Hevesi last year returned $51,000 in donations combined.


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SharePoint 2010 will have phonetic (name) matching support within the search. You don't even need FAST for that so it seems. This I think is really cool. And than these new RC prerequisites make sense:
• Microsoft Server Speech Platform Runtime (x64)
• Microsoft Server Speech Recognition Language – TELE(en-US)
I myself missed the Phonetic Matching bit at the SharePoint Conference 09, but others noticed this.


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The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors
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Audiobook Summary:Told from the point of view of the men who waged this steel-shattering battle, The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors captures Navy pilots attacking enemy battleships with makeshift weapons and sacrificial valor, a veteran commander improvising tactics never taught in Annapolis, and young crews from across America rising to an impossible challenge. It takes us into the heart and mind of an iron-willed, self-made executive officer leading his men throughout a sea of carnage and two hellish days and nights clinging to survival amid oil, blood, sharks, and madness. And it dramatizes how the overmatched U.S. force, enduring the loss of five gallant ships and nearly a thousand brave men, turned a certain crashing defeat into a momentous victory that would lead to the final surrender of America's ruthless imperial foe. Filled with riveting detail and based on the author's extensive interviews and correspondence with veterans, unpublished eyewitness accounts, declassified documents, and rare Japanese sources, this is war at sea as it has seldom been presented before. It is an unforgettable narrative that captures the essence of heroism, the power of loyalty, and the way in which the unadorned truth is more stirring than legend itself. Also, this audio program contains excerpts of exclusive interviews with Navy veterans conducted by the author.


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Meat Man MCPE map
Meat Man horror map for Minecraft PE. Your mission is to save girl from crazy butcher. Mister Meat is watching you.
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Patients Ask: Could Mucinex Be Used to Relieve Foot Cramps?
Posted by Jenn F. on Monday, October 1st, 2018
A reader of the Hanford Sentinel contacted the doctor worried about severe foot cramps from inhalers and nebulizers prescribed for COPD. "I noticed, however, that when I take Mucinex (guaifenesin), the foot cramps disappeared completely," the reader explained, wondering if it was safe to continue using Mucinex for cramp treatment. This isn't something we come across often at The Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine, but any solution that may relieve foot cramps is worth exploring.


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So, that happened.
Watching all six Fast and Furious films in one week's time isn't for the faint of heart, or those who enjoy British period dramas, but was rewarding in its own way.
For one thing, the films actually build on each other in a way that you might not recognize if you just see them over the 13 year period they were released. Characters come in and out of the picture as needed. Without immediate memory access to the prior movies, would you even notice that the presence of Han puts the chronology of the last three films in a tizzy? Do you remember why certain characters are mad at each other, or the arc of the budding bromance between Dom and Brian? It's much clearer when the length of time between films is measured in hours and not months or years.
Also, the films have an evolution to them. The characters aren't the same as when they started. The test is, would an event from the last film fit into the first film? By and large, the answer is "no" in this case. A tank in the first film would have been … odd. A huge, flaming Antonov AN-225 would have literally not fit in the previous films, but works fine in the last.
Also, and I'm not sure if this is a good thing, but you kind of get numb to the physics (or lack thereof) in this world. A man jumps through the air and hits a windshield at 60 MPH and hops right up? No problem, because he hit it with his back. (Even the line "how'd you know that car would break our fall?" isn't quite as ridiculous in a certain frame of mind.) Not great if you want to try any of these stunts (Public Service Announcement: DON'T.), but once you stop asking a lot of damn fool questions, it's game on.
But the true test of this kind of exercise is "did you enjoy yourself?" After all, these aren't documentaries, and they're not "character pieces." It's summer, and for better or worse, we're trained to expect certain types of films during certain times of the year (in January, for instance, we're trained to expect all the crap studios don't want to dump on the public in more profitable times of the year). During summer, it's explosions, fast cars, pretty people and physics be damned.
So, in that vain, did I enjoy myself? Yes I did. And, therefore, I mark the Quick & Angry project as a success.


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