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I'll admit it: when I originally deactivated my Facebook account in fall 2011, I did it to hide. I'd chickened out of graduate school abroad. My first "serious" relationship had come to a spectacular end. Explaining myself to almost everyone I had ever known was a terrifying prospect. In my own small way, I chose to emulate my teenage hero Richey Edwards and simply disappeared.
It's been almost a year and I can't say that I miss Facebook one bit. Sure, I lost touch with some acquaintances but that was inevitable when I moved to the other side of the country. I have a new found appreciation for emails and Gchat. Certain friends I converse with almost daily on Gchat; others I hear from every few weeks in the form of a lengthy email or old-fashioned phone call. I'm still in contact with my closest friends. I've got Twitter (under a pseudonym) to keep me abreast of interesting things happening in San Francisco.
While it has been debated, studies have shown that Facebook contributes to depression and feelings of extreme loneliness. Even some of my most well adjusted friends have commented on the constant stream of engagement and wedding photos making them question their own life choices. How could it not? Instead of being happy with our own lives and focusing on personal timelines and milestones, we're constantly bombarded with the news of our friends' accomplishments. While we can be happy for them, it's exhausting when we feel like we have to keep up.
Our online identities are carefully crafted. We choose only our most attractive photos to display on our profiles. We write status updates about the exciting things we're doing, places we're going and people we're with. When you're sitting alone in your room on a Friday night listening to Morrissey, it's easy to forget that your Facebook news feed is only a tiny fraction of what is happening in your friends' lives. It's only what they choose to share. Most people don't share the bad stuff. I know it's silly but I fell for the Facebook fiction. I felt like everyone had these fabulous, fulfilling lives while I was on the outside looking in.
Horror stories have been published about employers asking for job applicants' Facebook passwords. Recently, psychologists discovered that employers frown upon applicants without a Facebook presence. The lack of a profile raises many red flags: is this person anti-social? Was once tagged in too many party photos? Is he or she just pretentious?
It's clear that the work/life balance we once had is gone. Most employers used to respect an employee's personal life. Now, it can make or break your chances of being hired. In 2010, I landed my first post-college job. My boss joked that he almost didn't hire me because my Facebook page was unsearchable. Now I think he may have actually been serious.
With all of the negative press against Facebook (going public, anyone?) I can't help but wonder if it's slowly but surely going the way of MySpace. Facebook is no longer just a social media tool; it's overrun with advertisements and games. I loved Facebook while I was in college. It was a great way to keep in touch with my friends at different universities. It made organizing campus events a breeze. Now that I'm in the real world, Facebook just grates on me. Like Noel Gallagher once sang, "Am I cracking up or just getting older?" I don't think I'm alone in my feelings as it's gradually becoming cool to not be on Facebook.
Deactivating Facebook is incredibly freeing. I still have an Internet presence -- you can find me on LinkedIn and if you dig hard enough, even Twitter and Tumblr. I'm not trying to pretend like I was a Facebook saint when I had it. It's embarrassing now but I was the queen of "vaguebooking." A combination of passive aggression and sad song lyrics, I never wanted to directly address things that made me upset. It's a typical mindset when you're 22. Without Facebook I have more time to cultivate close friendships with people, even ones on the other side of the world. While I still maintain an Internet presence, I can focus on my professional appearance rather than my social one.


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I just have to begin by saying a big "Thank You" to all of the kind comments, retweets, favourites, FB shares and private emails yesterday after the post about what JHSS Junior Football Team did for me on Wednesday. I really felt the love and I really appreciate it!
I think that Broccoli Cheese Soup is one of our families favourite soups. So simple to make and so flavourful when it is done. There is always a request for it as soon as the fall starts to set in. Especially with the kids coming home from a cold football practice after school. I love hearing the moans and groans out of their mouths when they walk in the door and know they are smelling one of their favourite soups!
It is very simple to make and I really don't have a recipe but I will try to give you what works for me when making this soup.
The ingredients are fairly simple.
2 large bunches of broccoli
2 large carrots
1 large russet potato
5-7 long stalks celery
2 large onions
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 box of chicken broth or 4 cups of homemade chicken broth
4 cups water
1 cup old cheddar
1 cup half and half cream
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large bay leaves
In a large stock pot, place your 3 tablespoons olive oil. Let it warm slowly over low heat. While olive oil is heating, chop your celery, carrots and onions coarsely and place in stock pot with the olive oil to sweat a little and caramelize just a touch. This usually takes about 15 minutes on medium heat. Then place your four cups of chicken broth (store bought or homemade) and four cups of water over the onions, celery and carrot. Turn the pot up to high and bring it to a boil. While waiting for the water to come to a boil; add the garlic powder, salt, pepper and bay leaves. Stir it all together. Once the pot is up to a boil; add the broccoli using the florets and stems of the broccoli. Peel your potato and cube it up, adding it to the boiling pot. Let it simmer at medium heat for approximately 15-25 minutes. Now you turn off the pot and let it sit there. Yes, just sit. Don't taste it, don't stir it and don't touch it at all!! Just let it sit for about 4-6 hours. Once it has sit for that long, fish out your bay leaves. You don't want them to get pureed with the rest of this yumminess! Now turn your pot on medium heat and bring to a slow, low boil. Then with a food processor or an immersion blender, blend that soup until it is lovely and smooth. Once it is pureed and smooth, add your 1 cup half and half cream and the 1 cup of cheddar. Turn off the heat to the soup and serve immediately.
When serving your soup add a small amount of grated cheddar as an added touch.

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Kodansha Comics & Vertical Holiday Gift Guide 2019!
Looking to be a manga Santa this year? Or maybe you're looking to give yourself a nice treat to curl up with! To help out with your gift-hunting, we here at Kodansha Comics thought of the two most important parts of any present: who's it for and what's inside? So the following curated selection of manga features information about what you're getting and who might want to get it! Nothing feels better than checking off those names from the list (... well, besides seeing them open their gift of course!) Happy Holiday gift hunting!


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ShopClock Can't Access It's Server and Must Quit
The error message contains the name of the server it can't connect to, a list of possible reasons, a link to this page, and our phone number.
Resolving this problem requires a little bit of ordinary detective work. First ask: Is this the only ShopClock client that can't connect to the server, or are all of the ShopClock clients having the same problem?
If this is the only client having a problem connecting to the server, then the problem is probably on this computer. If none of the ShopClock clients can connect to the server, the problem is probably on the server and we should start on that computer.
If none of the clients can connect to the server.
- Make sure the server is actually running
Often the Office Manager's computer is being used as the server. If that computer get shut down, hibernates, or goes to sleep, all the ShopClock clients will fail to connect to the server. If the computer being used as the server is running, try to start ShopClock. If ShopClock can't connect to the server from the server it means that there is something wrong with Microsoft SQL Server, and you should reboot that computer.
- Make sure that Microsoft SQL Express is running
If ShopClock will start on the server it means that the ShopClock instance (SHOPCLOCK_SS) of ms sql is up and running. If ShopClock fails to start on the server it may mean that the network database is not running. check services on the computer o proceed.
- Check the Firewalls
On the server the fire wall must be configured to let Microsoft sql server pass.
If the other ShopClock clients are working then the problem should be on this computer
- Check the fire wall.
On the client computers the fire wall must be configured to let ShopClock pass.
- Make sure this client is trying to connect to the correct server
If not then reset the client.
- Check for a possible DNS problem.
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Kenya: Fortifying Institutional, Planning and Policy Frameworks to Manage Climate and Disaster Risk
Context and Objectives
In June 2018, the World Bank approved a US$200 million Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Development Policy Financing with a Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (Cat-DDO) for Kenya. A Cat-DDO is a contingent credit line that provides immediate liquidity to a country in the aftermath of a natural disaster. The Cat-DDO for Kenya marked the first time an IDA (IDA: International Development Association; the part of the World Bank that supports the world's poorest countries) country received a Cat-DDO.
Seven Prior Actions for the Cat-DDO were defined, which seek to strengthen Kenya's framework for DRM. The ACP-EU NDRR project will support activities that promote the achievement of targets linked to three of the seven Prior Actions.
Main Activities
Component 1: Mainstreaming DRM
As part of the Cat-DDO, the Government of Kenya committed to preparing five additional Country Risk Profiles by 2021. The ACP-EU NDRR project will develop a methodology for preparing Country Risk Profiles. This new methodology will be adopted by the Government of Kenya as the new standard in the production of subnational risk information.
Component 2: Strengthening Emergency Response Capacity
As part of the Cat-DDO, the Government of Kenya committed to producing 8 County Emergency Response Plans by 2021. The ACP-EU NDRR project will revise the 2009 National Emergency Response Plan. This revision process will inform the formulation of a Guidance Note that will shape the production of county-level Emergency Response Plans.
Component 3: Strengthening DRM Legal Framework (1)
Activities under this component will support the advancement of the DRM legal framework. The Cabinet of the Government of Kenya approved a National DRM Policy in March 2018, and the Government has developed a DRM Bill which will operationalize the DRM Policy.
Component 4: Strengthening DRM Legal Framework (2)
As part of the Cat-DDO, the Government of Kenya committed to approving a new building code which incorporates multi-hazard resilient design standards. The ACP-EU DNRR project will support the Government in developing a national building code. The activities entail, among others, integrating international best practices, supporting policy dialogue, and designing a consultative process.
This project is in its inception phase.
Partnerships and Coordination
The activities will be carried out by the World Bank, in partnership with key national institutions, including the National Disaster Operations Centre and the National Drought Management Authority.
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Window of Action
- Window 2
Amount approved
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Nicknamed "The Silent City" by locals, M'dina's history is long and rich. At the highest—and most strategic—point of the island the people, who are a mixture of Italian and Phoenician, built their capitol city. Strategy engrained itself into the fabric of their worldview because the Maltese had been overrun so many times, and they were determined to no longer be pushovers. The entire city rose in attempt to give them an intentional advantage over any would be assailants.
Now, the city is quiet, not because there are no more attackers, but because no cars are allowed. Wagons are allowed, but no vehicles. The odd absence of sound leaves one thinking, pondering, and observing with more attentiveness than usual. Like other parts of Malta, the buildings stand with the grandeur of 500 years of history behind them—sun-baked and golden. A maze of pathways hiding gems around every corner.
Early in the day, Dan and I rented scooters and dared being dwarfed by cars and the obvious wrong side of the road they drove on. We rode for what seemed forever on a seemingly small island. Up and up, around corners and curves, until finally parking just outside the turreted walls.
Shielded lions—the symbol of Malta—greeted us at the entrance, and we walked in the Eastern gate. We found the cathedral plaza magnificent, empty, and quiet. After a while, we turned away from the plaza and a few yards later I looked left and saw THE archway.
The slowly sweeping curve of the walkway grabbed my attention. I was curious. Apparently, the Maltese plan of defense gave archers on rooftops the benefit of the angles while raining arrows down on intruders. Attackers at ground level could only see so far down the curved corridors leaving little tactical advantage.
The bowed path held purpose as well as visual intrigue. The majority of this walkway lay in shadow and I wondered whether an correct exposure was even possible with the brightness of the sun filling most of the background.
Upon return to the States, this was one of the images I couldn't wait to see. Being shot on film, back in the day, I had to wait to see the result. It was worth the wait.
I simply called it Mdina Walkway but soon a woman in my office referred to the image as the bride. I was curious why. She explained that she saw in the light, the train of a bridal gown or even just the veil of the bride's head.
Remarkably, you can see it both ways. I did not even see that when the image was captured. I saw the arch, the contrast of the shadow with the light, and the beauty of the details down the length of the corridor. She saw something more.
What she saw perfectly illustrated what I long to do in photography: create an image that calls people to look a little deeper. The name The Bride causes the viewer to consider something more than the obvious. The walkway's beauty is apparent, but look deeper and ponder why the name. On occasion people see it, to others, it is explained. That's fine…that is the beauty of art, it isn't always easily deciphered and that is why you look again.
Consider something deeper:
Being a bride has an innate significance to a woman. Certainly being referred to as a bride would hold richer significance to a woman than a man, but even still the Bible frequently calls the Body of Christ, the church, a bride. The reference speaks of intimacy, proximity, depth, nurturing relationship, and most of all, commitment. Jesus promises the commitment of a groom to his bride. People, who make up the church, have always made an imperfect bride. Yet, how amazing is it that Jesus Christ promises His faithfulness. The church, composed of broken, uncertain, timid, wayward, and restless people are the objects of an outrageously loving pursuit by a perfect suitor.
Images shot on film, Canon A2, 1998. ©Mick Haupt


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My grape vine has a pink colored group of something coming from it in about four or five spots. The closest leaf to this group also has these pink round things on the leaf. Thinking it might be some kind of spider nest.
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A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery to make the abdomen thinner and firmer. It involves removing excess skin and fat to tighten the muscle of the abdominal wall. This procedure is commonly sought by patients with loose tissues after pregnancy or major weight loss. Abdominoplasty is not an operation for people who want to lose weight. Tummy tuck is divided into a few categories – complete, partial and extended.
A Tummy tuck can take up to five hours and you will get general anaesthesia. Complete abdominoplasty involves cutting your abdomen from hipbone to hipbone and then slowly contour the skin, muscle and tissue. Your belly button will be moved so you may need drainage tubes under your skin for a few days. Partial abdominoplasty involves a smaller incision where the skin is stretched down and excess skin is removed. Extended abdominoplasty is a complete abdominoplasty plus a lateral thigh lift to further improve the flank (waist), besides smoothing contour of the upper lateral thigh.
This procedure is suitable for both men and women who are in good health, close to your ideal weight. You should avoid tummy tuck if you are a woman who plans to get pregnant as pregnancy separates the tightened muscles.
Appearance of scars after a tummy tuck should be taken into consideration and discussed with your doctor regarding the position and length, before the surgery.
Smokers have to quit smoking at least two weeks before the surgery until two weeks after, as smoking causes complications and slows healing. A healthy, well-balanced diet can aid in recovery after surgery.
After the surgery, you will experience pain and swelling so your doctor will prescribe you pain medicine. Numbness and tiredness can last up to several weeks or months.
Your surgeon should also recommend certain ointments or creams to help heal the scars. Do follow your surgeon's instructions on how to care for the bandage in the days following surgery. You should limit strenuous activity for at least one month post-surgery, and seek advice from your surgeon on what you can or cannot do. Full recovery can take up to six months.
As with any other surgery, tummy tuck has risks. It is therefore important to compare the benefits with the potential risks before making a decision. Although rare, there may be infection or blood clots in the legs and lungs. Chances of developing complications are greater if you have poor circulatory system or diabetes. Other surgical risks are nerve damage and keloid (heavy scarring).
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A couple weeks ago, the Wall Street Journal published an article that explained why the gap between professional and amateur-ish players is narrowing: the proliferation of information about every possible minutia and technique associated with poker playing gets debated endlessly on online forums accessible to everyone that the information asymmetry between the pros and the aspirational is quite small compared to what it once was.
That general trajectory applies to investing as well. The free, easily accessible information that we take for granted today—how much profit each Johnson & Johnson brand makes, IBM's dividend history over the past century, profit reports from Chevron, are all easily available through a Google search. If you … Read the rest of this article!


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Five tips to maximize December sales
This post by guest blogger Aydin Mirzaee appears as part of our series Small Business 500.
December is synonymous with the season of giving. It's a time to celebrate and spend time with friends and family. But did you know that to strategic businesses and startups, December is savored for a much different reason. December is the most important month for sales. With five Decembers worth of experience selling online survey software here at FluidSurveys, we've noticed some trends that will help you increase sales and start the new year off on the right foot. Here are 5 tips that will help you make money in December:
1. Recognize that it's the end of fiscal year for a lot of companies
This means more people will be out looking to spend the remainders of their end-of-year budgets. More people looking to spend equals a greater chance that they will be open to buying your product.
2. Take advantage of deeper pockets
Businesses that shop in December will often have a significant amount of their budgets left over. So it may make sense to find out how much they have and see if you can sell them one or two years of service, or multi-year bundles in order to get the maximum sales value.
3. Ask if your product might work as a gift
Depending on what type of product you are selling, you may be able to take advantage of the gift market. If people can buy your product as a gift for others, then you should have gift card or gift purchase programs ready in advance.
4. Close all sales by the 15th
A lot of people are on vacation during various times in December, but things really slow down after the 15th. Do whatever you can do to close any pending sales before then, otherwise you run the risk of having those sales carry over into January.
5. Utilize referral programs
Ask customers if there are any other departments within their organization that may be looking for your product that month. If you're a consumer company, solicit referrals and give people incentives to give these referrals.
Finally, buy, buy, buy. Okay, so this one isn't about bringing in money, but it will save you some. December is a great time to buy things because sales people are locking down their final sales numbers for the year, so you can obtain extra discounts. There you have it, 5 tips that will help you make (and save!) more money in December. Make the most of the opportunity to sell this month, and your business will reap the rewards.
Aydin Mirzaee is the co-CEO of FluidSurveys.com, an online survey maker used in over 40 countries. It is easy to build online surveys, forms, polls, quizzes and of course web-based questionnaires for free. FluidSurveys also helps people create online surveys and web forms to collect and analyze data.


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Oct 13,2014
Principals Essentials promotes "smart use" of mobile devices in school. 9 in 10 of today's elementary, middle and high school students believe that mobile devices will change the way students learn in the future (92 percent) and make learning more fun (90 percent), according to a new study conducted by Harris Interactive and released today by Pearson.
1/3 of elementary, middle and high school students said that they have used a tablet for school work this academic year (34 percent have used a full-size tablet and 32 percent have used a small tablet), and 44 percent said they have used a smartphone for school work. Among students who use a tablet for school work, more than half (52 percent) use a device that they own personally, rather than borrow from the school.
Since the majority of students want to use mobile devices in the classroom, and because so many now own mobile devices, BYOD (bring your own device) programs and the challenge of universal access will remain a compelling topic of discussion for education leaders.
It's far too simplistic to write off using mobile devices in school. We are swiftly becoming accustomed to — and perhaps even starting to prefer — online conversations and interactions that revolve around images and photos. They are often more effective at conveying a feeling or reaction than text and never boring. http://principalsessentials.com/benefit_text.html
September 23,2014
Principals Essentials introduces Cafeteria Size Banners. Principals Essentials now offers larger sizes of it's popular nutrition and exercise posters.The new sizes are in response to the request from schools that want to post the campaign in their large lunch rooms and cafeterias. The new poster sizes are 24"x 33" and 36"x 48".
Nationwide, an estimated 32% of American kids ages 2 to 19 are overweight, including 17% who are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control. http://principalsessentials.com/benefit_nutrition.html
Septmeber 17,2014
U.S. Air Force Base Purchases Nutrition & Exercise Campaign. The Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling is a 905 acre military installation, located in Southeast Washington, D.C., established on Oct. 1, 2010 in accordance with congressional legislation implementing the recommendations of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission. The Medical Logistics purchased the campaign to motivate its military members on the base. http://www.military.com/base-guide/joint-base-anacostia-bolling
August 15,2014
MSD of Pike Township Purchases Stop a Bully Campaign. The Metropolitan School District of Pike Township is an award winning school district, widely regarded as an education leader for high academic standards, innovative educational programs, state-of-the-art facilities, strong parental and community partnerships, exceptional students and acclaimed educators. http://www.pike.k12.in.us/pages/default.aspx
August 7,2014
Bakersfield C.S.D. Purchases Tardy Campaign to Improve School Attendance.
The Bakersfield City School District consists of 9 Middle schools and 24 Elementary schools that are committed to strong values that guide our daily behavior toward student success. http://bcsd.com/
"Principals Essentials is committed to promoting a safe learning environment and developing positive values and personal responsibilities by increasing appropriate social behavior, self-control, empathy, honesty and academic achievement. While nurturing students' capacity to think skillfully and critically, we strive to deepen their commitment to prosocial values such as kindness, helpfulness, personal responsibility, empathy, honesty, self-control and respect for others – qualities we believe are essential to leading balanced and productive lives.", stated Mr. Lawrence, President of Principals Essentials.
July 23,2014
Principals Essentials introduces a Principals Month Banner. in honor of the service of all elementary, middle level, and high school principals and recognize the importance of school leadership in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education, and to celebrate school leader accomplishments, the month of October was "Principals Month.". The vision, dedication, and determination of a principal provides the mobilizing force behind every succesful school. http://principalsessentials.com/benefit_appreciation.html
April 23,2014
Principals Essentials Adds Spanish Posters to its Website. The success of Principals Essentials' positive message campaigns has led to a Spanish version of the popular poster series. "We receive many requests from school around the country for Spanish translations of our posters. I think the time is right for us to broaden our effiorts and rearch those students." says Mr. Lawrence, President of Principals Essentials. http://www.k12posters.com/Spanish-Posters_c_30.html
April 2,2014
Brevard Public Schools Chooses Principals Essentials a Contracted Vendor. Brevard Public Schools is the 48th largest district in the U.S. and the 10th largest district in Florida. As the largest employer in Brevard County, BPS employs 8,500 staff members serving approximately 72,000 students annually. With 82 schools, 17 special centers, and 9 charter schools, the district educates its students in 17 different municipalities across the Space Coast. Brevard Public School's goal is to serve our community and enhance students' lives by delivering the highest quality education in a culture of dedication, collaboration and learning.
Brevard Public Schools chose Principals Essentials for its positive student messages that appeal to elementary, middle and high school students. The principle goal of these well-crafted messages is to encourage America's youth to get serious about their education by staying in school, doing homework, eating healthy, exercising daily and improving academic performance.
March 12,2014
MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound Program Chooses Principals Essentials' College Readiness Progam.
The MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound Program is a year-round, federally sponsored, educational program serving 75 low-income and/or first generation high school students who live in Cambridge, MA, and attend Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. The Program stresses the development of academic skills and motivation for students who might not traditionally be considered college-bound. During the school year, academic tutoring and counseling services are available at our MIT office. The summer session consists of 6 weeks of rigorous academic study in a residential setting on the Wellesley College campus. Historically, over 90% of the students completing the program enter post-secondary educational institutions. Students may refer themselves or be referred by guidance counselors, teachers, community agency representatives or friends. Once a student is accepted, s/he is expected to remain with the program, fulfilling all participation requirements, until graduation from high school.
Feb 1,2014
Dallias ISD Chooses Principals Essentials' College Readiness Progam. The Dallas Independent School District is "one of the nation's fastest improving school districts," according to the Council of the Great City Schools. With 230 schools and more than 157,000 students, Dallas ISD is home to the top two public high schools in the country (Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center's School of Science and Engineering and School for the Talented and Gifted) as reported by The Washington Post and Newsweek. In addition, the number of Dallas ISD students taking and scoring a 3 or above on Advanced Placement exams increased again in 2011, continuing a 16-year upward swing in preparing students for college.
Dallas ISD boasts several U.S. Blue Ribbon Schools, 30 Exemplary and 67 Recognized schools as determined by the Texas Education Agency and is steadily increasing its graduation rate. As a matter of fact, the number of students graduating from Dallas ISD is at its highest since the mid-1980s. Our schools are also receiving renovations made possible by a $1.35 billion bond program approved by voters that is also building 14 new schools
Jan 16,2014
"Master" Note Taking Posters introduced by Principals Essentials
It's no surprise. Geniuses like Einstein, Beethoven and DaVinci knew the benefits and wrote volumes. Inspired by the Masters, these posters are designed to improve your students' note taking skills and grades, while they learn more with less effort.
Only 10% of a lesson may last in a student's memory, but students who take and review notes can recall 80% of a lesson. Despite this benefit, only 65% of all students take notes during class. One reason students may have trouble writing notes is that they're not sure how to write effective notes. These posters, show the actual notebooks of Alexander Graham Bell, Ludwig Van Beethoven and Leonardo DaVinci, are designed to improve your students' note taking skills and grades.
Proper note taking plays a key role in a student's academic success. It is clear from our history that note taking has always been an important part of the learning process. Alexander Graham Bell, Ludwig Van Beethoven and Leonardo DaVinci were all devoted to their notebooks. Unfortunately, not all students learn the noteworthy skills necessary to take effective notes.
Most teachers assume that someone else must have already taught their students how to take and study proper notes. Taking notes is one of those skills that rarely gets addressed in schools. Not only does good note taking help us recall facts we may have forgotten, the act of writing things down and reviewing them later, helps many of us to remember them longer. In fact, writing and studying effective notes can result in higher student test scores.
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Jan 1,2014GEAR UP Chooses Principals Essentials' College Readiness Progam for 28 Schools. >
GEAR UP's goal is to increase the academic performance of students, increase the high school graduation rate, increase postsecondary enrollment and increase student and parent knowledge about postsecondary access. All students in the 10th and 11th grade at the following high schools are under the Partnership GEAR UP Grant: Thomas A. Edison, Frankford, Benjamin Franklin, High School of the Future, Abraham Lincoln, Roxborough and South Philadelphia.
Principals Essentials' poster campaign targets K12 school students and focuses on the importance of early college preparation with quotes from actual students and clever graphic. This poster campaign was originally inspired by the findings of a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation study that identified the primary characteristics of those schools that have the highest success rate of students accepted to college. The study found that the successful schools all sent a clear message to their students that they should focus on college as their goal.
Dec 15,2013
Most students aren't ready for college, ACT data show. Most students are not adequately prepared to face the rigor of college, according to the latest ACT scores, which also show that the average composite score on the college-entrance exam fell from last year. That composite score dropped to 20.9 among high school students in 2013, the lowest in eight years. Since 2006, scores had been relatively flat at about 21.1, on a scale where 36 is perfect.
The report released by the Iowa City, Iowa-based organization found just 39 percent of test-takers in the class of 2013 met three or more of the ACT college-readiness benchmarks in English, reading, science, and math. Nearly one-third did not meet any. http://bit.ly/1i1R5Zv @college_readiness
Dec 13,2013
New Famous Quotes Banner released in honor of Nelson Mandela
As Nelson Mandela once said, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Education is the key to eliminating gender inequality, toreducing poverty, to creating a sustainable planet, to preventing needless deaths and illness, and to fostering peace. And in a knowledge economy, education is the new currency by which nations maintain economic competitiveness and global prosperity. Education is an investment, and one of the most critical investments we can make. This is true not only for the United States, but for countries around the world.
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Oct 10,2013
How to Take Better Notes Posters Introduced by Principals Essentials.
Principals Essentials, Inc. has introduced a new series called, "Take Smart Notes". This noteworthy poster campaign will help students understand the importance of note taking by showing famous notebooks from historical figures, like Beethoven, Bell and DaVinci. The posters also shows a checklist on how to write better notes and how it will help raise their test scores.
65% of all students take notes during class. One of the reasons students have trouble taking notes is that they're not really sure how to write effective notes and later study them. Many students attempt to capture an entire record of a class or lesson in their notes, word for word.
Studies on memory have shown that without a notebook review, 47% of what a person has just learned is forgotten in the first twenty minutes and 62% is forgotten after the first day.
Oct 1,2013
Central Consolidated School District School Chooses Principals Essentials' Bully Prevention, College Readiness and Attendance Programs
The Central Consolidated Schools School District is located in Shiprock, NM and includes 17 schools that serve 6,658 students in grades PK through 12.
The Central Consolidated School District earned the highest-grade-point average in San Juan County, scoring higher overall than neighboring Farmington, Aztec, and Bloomfield school districts on the School Grade Report Cards released in July 2013 by the New Mexico Public Education Department.
Kirtland Central High School, led by Principal Shawna Becenti was only one of two schools in the county to earn an A. The school raised its grade from a C last year.
"It's a great feeling. Our students, teachers, and parents worked really hard," Becenti said. "You could feel the energy level at school assemblies, school presentations, and faculty meetings that we were on the road to excellence. It doesn't stop though – we have a lot more work to do.
"Common Core and our focus on college and career readiness helped," Becenti said, adding, "We also implemented an Ignition Program, which is peer-to-peer mentoring. It takes upper classmen and pairs them with freshmen. It provides our students with support – not only from their teachers but from a student mentor."
Sept 17,2013
Motivation Matters: 40% Of High School Students Chronically Disengaged From School
Lack of motivation is a real and pressing problem. Upwards of 40 percent of high school students are chronically disengaged from school, according to a National Research Council report on motivation.
Students who are bored or inattentive or who put little effort to schoolwork are unlikely to benefit from better standards, curriculum, and instruction unless schools, teachers, and parents take steps to address their lack of motivation, the CEP papers conclude. On the other hand, students who are motivated to learn have higher achievement, show better understanding of the concepts they are taught, are more satisfied with school, and have lower dropout rates, according to a variety of studies reviewed by ED and colleagues.
School programs that try to motivate students by focusing on the goal of attending college or paying for their college tuition are more motivating if they immerse students in a "college-going culture" rather than just encouraging them to aspire to college and promising scholarships for tuition. This immersion approach includes providing academic, social and other supports, making clear why college was important, and outlining a path to get there.
Sept 13,2013
Alice ISD Chooses Principals Essentials' College Readiness Program
The Alice Independent School District serves over 4,200 achieving students with 330 teachers and administrative staff and an additional 450 support staff. The District prides itself on its educational program, which provides each student with the opportunity for maximum intellectual, social, and physical development. The mission of the Alice Independent School District, as a total community educational system committed to excellence, with primary emphasis on the Pre-K to 12 program, is to graduate students who, through participation in a quality instruction program, in innovative and challenging educational experiences.
August 6,2013
Using the Power of Your Environment to Promote Positive Change
By MARGARITA TARTAKOVSKY, M.S. .
The environment is powerful in shaping our behavior. According to author and psychologist John C. Norcross, Ph.D, in his book Changeology: 5 Steps to Realizing Your Goals and Resolutions, this is a key lesson from social psychology.
Fortunately, we also have the power to shape our environment. This ability becomes especially important when we're trying to make positive changes in our lives, everything from doing your homework to arriving at school on time to getting more sleep to improving low self-esteem. But, interestingly, even though it's so helpful, according to Norcross's research, the technique of using our environment is underused. "People can be so preoccupied with examining their inner thoughts and feelings that they neglect to keep their surroundings in sync with their goal."
In Changeology, Norcross shares several key ways we can make the most of our environment to support our goals.
1. Create a positive environment.
According to Norcross, "If you don't see the appropriate environmental options around you, create the environment you need." He quotes writer Orison Swett Marden: "A strong, successful man is not the victim of his environment. He creates favorable conditions."
What kind of environment can you create to help you engage in positive changes? What things does your supportive environment include (or exclude)?
4. Add reminders to your environment.
Research has found that text messages help remind students to do their homework and reminders help students stay in school and stay on track, Norcross writes.
He also observed the power of reminders while consulting with a pharmaceutical company. The goal was to help patients take their medication. The medication was highly effective. But the regimen was complicated.
Norcross gave the patients a variety of reminders, including special pillboxes, watches with pre-programmed alarms and stickers for their calendars. These reminders led to a 90 percent compliance rate.
You might use the following reminders to foster your positive changes: Post-it notes on various mirrors; to-do lists on your desk and in your bag; and messages on your phone and computer.
Our environment plays a powerful role in shaping our behavior. Use that to your advantage when making positive changes in your life..
August 5,2013
Bulling does NOT take a Summer Vacation.
The summer vacation has begun! The promise of warmer weather, more freedom to decide what to do, and participation in fun activities becomes much more of a challenge for young students. If a child was a target of a bully at school, they might be relieved to be out of that negative environment for a few, short months. However, the sad reality is they aren't safe from bullying when school is on summer break. Summer bullying often takes place at playgrounds, day camps, local neighborhoods, shopping malls, swimming pools and childcare centers. During the summer many young students and teens are often not well supervised. They are often in new environments with unfamiliar children for longer periods of time. Child behavior expectations in these surroundings may be unclear. These new, less supervised locations provides much more opportunity for bullies to choose a victim and make their summer very unpleasant. There are some things parents can do to reduce the chance their children might be the target of bully. Like only considering summer activities where the children are well-supervised by trained, caring adults and they value and create a respectful environment.
August 2,2013
New Famous Quotes Banners
Benjamin Franklin once said, "Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." This quote allows us to understand that involving students in the educational process yields the greatest results. Bring the legendary quotes of Franklin and others to your school to enlighten your hallways with the words of wisdom necessary to inspire your students!
Digitalitizing Schools: Technology Transforming Education
"If we teach today's students as we taught yesterday's, we rob them of tomorrow." said John Dewey, one of the most influential thinkers on education in the 20th century. This wisdom reins true even more strongly today, as we approach the dawn of the digital educational age. Today's educational establishments must reinvent themselves to better engage students and provide them with the successful skills needed to compete in a rapidily growing, digital, on-line world.
Alta Loma Chooses Principals Essentials' Bully Prevention.
The Alta Loma School District serves over 5,900 achieving students with 270 teachers and administrative staff and an additional 400 support staff. The District prides itself on its educational program, which provides each student with the opportunity for maximum intellectual, social, and physical development. Strong parent and community involvement in the schools' academic excellence of our students, professional development of staff, and the stability of leadership all provide the foundation of success for Inspiring Learners for a Lifetime!
July 9,2013
introducing a New School Content Management Solution.
June 12,2013#1 cause of poor student achievement is school absence.
A new study confirms the belief that classroom attendance and participation is related to and affects a student's performance and grasp of the subject matter and is directly reflected in a student's grades.
Schools should develop positive student incentives to encourage good attendance. In addition, the school administration should design and implement programs that acknowledge a students effort to maintain or improve school attendance. An attendance poster campaign should convey to students that they are expected to attend all scheduled classes, stressing the importance of classroom participation, and the seriousness of unexcused student absences, tardiness, and early departures.Examples of Attendance Incentives:1) Students with perfect attendance are given gifts. 2) Field trip arranged for students with perfect attendance. 3) Participation in extra curricula activities for the students.. 4) Students receive recognition awards for 100% attendance. 5) Students with perfect attendance selected to park their own spot. See Attendance/Tardy Posters
June 12,2013
12 percent of crashes caused by cell phone distracted drivers.
A study, conducted by Erie Insurance Group, suggests that distracted driving is a major danger behind the wheel. In fact, about eight out of 10 crashes involve some sort of driver distraction within three seconds of that crash. Distracted driving activities include things like using a cell phone, texting. Using a GPS or vehicle navigation systems can also be sources of distraction. Encourage young drivers to avoid cell phone distraction by following simple tips: • Let incoming cell phone calls go to voice mail • Pull over if you must talk or text • Set a good example by following these rules yourself. See Internet Danger Awareness Posters
June 4,2013
Famous Quotes Banner Program Introduced by Principals Essentials.
Principals Essentials, Inc. has introduced a new Famous Quotes Banner Program for K-12 schools called "Vote for a Quote". The program invites students to vote for their favorite banner quote thus allowing them to get actively involved with their school, thus driving them to help shape their educational environment. The banners that win are then purchased and hung in a prominent place in the school for all to see. The goal is to get students to take these quotes to heart while getting them acquainted with many successful and historical figures. See Famous People Quotes Banners
April 4,2013
Gateway ISD Chooses Principals Essentials' Bully Prevention.
Principals-Essentials, Inc. was chosen to launch two programs designed to address cyber-bullying and bullying in their schools. The Gateway School District includes 11 schools in grades PK through 12.
March 20,2013
Edcouch-Elsa ISD Chooses Principals Essentials' College Readiness Campaign.
Edcouch-Elsa ISD chooses Principals Essentials' College Readiness poster campaign and has made Principals Essentials an official school vendor for its district. The mission of Edcouch-Elsa I.S.D. is to produce college ready graduates who can compete confidently in a dynamic global society by providing an individualized, nurturing educational foundation.
Principals Essentials' poster campaign targets K12 school students and focuses on the importance of early college preparation with quotes from actual students and clever graphic.
February 25,2013
College Readiness Campaign Ready to Launch at ASCD Show.
Principals-Essentials, Inc. will introduced a new College Readiness Poster Series for high schools called "College Bound" at the ASCD Show in Chicago on March 16th. This poster campaign was inspired by the findings of a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation study that identified the primary characteristics of those schools that have the highest success rate of students accepted to college. The study found that the successful schools all sent a clear message to their students that they should focus on college as their goal.
The poster campaign targets high school students focusing on the importance of early college preparation with clever copy and "attention-getting" graphics. "The question for students is not whether to attend college, but how to best prepare for college and how to make a successful transition," says Joe Lawrence, President of Principals Essentials.
Principals Essentials, Inc. is an innovative company specializing in highly effective motivational products for the educational and academic communities. Their principle goal is to encourage middle and secondary students to get serious about their education by staying in school and improving their academic performance to benefit themselves and society. The company was founded by Joe Lawrence in 2009 and is located in New York.
To receive more information about Principals Essentials' College Bound Program visit booth #653 or visit PrincipalsEssentials.com. Click here.
January 11,2013
Carrollton-Farmers ISD Chooses Principals Essentials
The Carrollton-Farmers ISD, in Texas, has chosen PE for its Internet Safety and Social Media poster program. The district contains 27 elementary schools (PreK-5), 6 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 3 Special Programs Centers (K-8/9-12). The total student enrollment is 26,222. The poster series promotes responsible use of E-mail, cell phones, chat rooms, blogs and instant messages.
October 9,2012
Path Coalition Chooses Principals Essentials
The Path Coalition, a leading youth drug prevention agency, has chosen PE for its prevention program. The coalition, located in Bardstown, KY, is made up of 12 school and 3700 students. Its programs strive to reduce youth alcohol, tobacco, and other substance abuse and increase community support for youth drug prevention. The Center supports schools, local service groups, and families by securing funding for substance abuse educational programs
August 26,2012
Principals Essentials Launches k12posters.com
Principals Essentials, Inc., an innovative company specializing in highly effective motivational, educational products, has launched a new website called k12posters.com.
July 1,2012
Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
All schools that receive E-rate funds (which NYC schools receive from the DOE) must comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) rules. The CIPA rules state that schools must have a policy for "providing students education on appropriate online behavior including interacting with others in chat rooms and on social networking sites, and cyberbullying awareness and response." Click here.
June 11,2012
The State of Delaware makes Principals Essentials an official school vendor. PE was chosen for its innovative Bully Prevention Program and Don't Drop out Programs. DE has more than 208 schools that serve 130,000 students, which include the Red Clay S.D.
May 31,2012
The Walton County SD chooses Principals Essentials for its Bully Prevention Banners. The School District includes 17 schools in grades PK through 12.
March 1,2012
Rockingham County, North Carolina chooses Principals Essentials' Motivational Programs for all County Schools. Principals-Essentials, Inc. was chosen by Rockingham County School District to launch 6 programs designed to prevent cyber-bullying , drop-outs, drug and alcohol abuse, tardiness and PBIS. The Rockingham County School District includes 25 schools that serve over 42,000 students in grades PK through 12
February 12,2012
Principals Essentials announced it will be exhibiting at this years' ASCD Annual Conference and Exhibit Show, Booth Number 235, in Philadelphia, Pa.
February 10,2012
Principals Essentials responded to a Principal's request for a campaign discouraging student from posting her school name with violent video content on YouTube. The featured poster is called, "Be a friend not a bystander." The 6 poster campaign promotesInternet Safety and Social Media
responsible use of E-mail, cell phones, chat rooms, blogs and instant messages.
February 1 ,2011
Principals-Essentials, Inc. introduced a new RESPECT For All Week banner. The campaign utilizes colorful graphics to address core values of positive behavior; R_espect, E_mpathy, S_haring, P_oliteness, E_quality, C_aring, T_rust. Respect For All Week is February 12-18th.
Principals Essentials is committed to providing an positive educational program that will allow students to achieve at a high level of success. "We hold the expectation that every student is a unique individual who can and will learn when provided with effective teaching and a positive learning environment." states Mr. Lawrence.
January 9,2012
NC School District chooses Principals Essentials for Bully Prevention Program
Principals-Essentials, Inc. was chosen by Halifax County School District to launch two programs designed to prevent cyber-bullying and bullying in their schools. The North Carolina School District includes 12 schools that serve 22,837 students in grades PK through 12.
October 29,2011
Principals-Essentials, Inc. introduced a new Follow the Dress Code Poster campaign. In response to growing levels of violence, many schools are adopting dress code policies. The quirky, eye-catching, color posters feature titles like, "Wardrobe Malfunction" and "Yellow Flag" Fashion Violation. Posters can also be customized to display any school dress policy or rules.
September 17,2011
Principals-Essentials, Inc. introduced a new Profanity Prevention Poster Series for schools. This 5-poster set focuses on the prevention of profanity with clever copy and "attention-getting" graphics. The poster called "No Swearing Zone" establishes a school-wide policy while another poster called "Words to Swear By" suggests the use of alternatives words like "Darn" and "Heck" instead of more offensive ones. The tagline on each poster reads, "The Words We Choose Speak Volumes."
May 21,2011
Principals Essentials introduces a new poster series that promotes Internet Safety and Social Media responsible use of E-mail, cell phones, chat rooms, blogs and instant messages. Today's social media networking revolution is putting many students at risk. This posters series is designed to:
1. Prohibit cellphone/text usage in school
2. Remind students of internet dangers
3. Teach proper social skills and etiquette
4. Protect personal information
The tagline on each poster reads, "Text Chat Wisely".
July 28,2011
Principals Essentials receives it's first international sale from Bundang, South Korea.
Mar 24,2011
At this years' ASCD Conference in SanFransico CA, Principals-Essentials, Inc. introduced two new positive behavior campaigns that were very well received. Our "How to STOP-a-Bully" series was met with great enthusiasm for its unique approach of empowering vulnerable student and setting school-wide procedures.
Jan 15,2011
Principals-Essentials, Inc. introduced a new Positive Behavioral Support Poster Series (PBS) called "This School R.O.C.K.S.". This 10 poster series focuses on the development of pro-social skills, promoting positive behavior and healthy study habits. The campaign utilizes "eye-grabbing" graphics to address five core values; Respect, On-track, Citizenship, Kindness, Safety or R.O.C.K.S. It is available for both Elementary and High School Levels.
Principals Essentials was founded in 2009 by Mr. Lawrence. "Over 1,000 schools have joined our network and purchased our motivational posters. Our messages are now being viewed by over 10,000 students each day, from Florida to Quebec. More importantly, our positive messages are influencing the growing minds of America.", states Mr. Lawrence .
Oct 18,2010
Cambridge University Press purchases limited rights to "Exercise Playlist" image to use in their text books to promote a healthy life style. Cambridge University Press is a not-for-profit educational publisher currently preparing for publication a secondary school textbook.
Sept 15,2010
First International Poster Sale. Kitigan Zibi Kikinam School purchases 28 posters. The Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation Territory is the largest Algonquin Nation in Canada, in both area and population with almost 2,600 community members.
August 9,2010
Principals Essentials acquires a D&B #93-306-6479 and Ariba #AN01006094372 to become a DC School Vendor.
July 27,2010
76 Texas Schools Launch New Cyber-bully and Tardy Prevention Programs. Principals-Essentials, Inc. was chosen by a prominent Texas Independent School District to launch two programs designed to prevent cyber-bullying and improve student attendance in their schools. The District includes 76 schools that serve 96,837 students in grades PK through 12.
June 9,2010
20th Century Fox purchases images for an upcoming television program called "Dee Reynolds Shaping America's Youth – for the TV program "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia". It has scenes that take place in a public high school. They wanted to include posters with pro- active messages about teen pregnancy and drugs.
January 4, 2010
Principals Essentials Introduces a New Tardiness Prevention Program Called 'Timing is Everything'. Students who chronically come late to school disrupt the learning environment for the other students; they require more clerical work for the school's office staff and, most importantly, cost teaching time for everyone. In fact, the more time a student is late or absent from class has a direct effect on a school's achievement and academic performance on standardized tests. There is a direct correlation between chronic school tardiness and later chronic tardiness in the workforce.
Teenage students are very sensitive to 'fairness' issues and will notice if you apply rules to students but not teachers. Students will also notice if your school is not keeping track of tardiness. So let them know that you care and are aware when it comes to them being late or absent from class. If your students see that if being late or missing a few minute s of class only means missing 'chat time' with their friends than they won't see the point in being on time. So make sure to start classes and lesson plans on time, every time to prevent this from becoming a regular habit. Chronic tardiness, like school violence, can also be a form of rebellious behavior, signaling a problem at home or 'bullying' in school. So find out what is causing the student to be late before punishing or reprimanding them. Then address the problem accordingly with family counseling and implementing positive behavior support (PBS) strategies.
It is vitally important to establish good attendance habits now, for your students' future career success
September 17, 2009
Principals Essentials, Inc. is an innovative company specializing in highly effective motivational products for the educational and academic communities. Our principle goal is to encourage middle and secondary students to get serious about their education by staying in school and improving their academic performance to benefit themselves and society. The company was founded by Joe Lawrence in 2009 and is located in New York.


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Let's discuss camps for children, shall we? Over the course of several years, our children have been enrolled in the occasional camp as a way to help them initiate new friendships, covet new skills and provide structure to their days. Listed below are a few camps that we have tried and enjoyed.
e9 – Jugend & Kulture – This organization offers camps in Basel in a variety of themes. From sports, to martial arts to nature programs, our children will be experiencing these camps in the near future. To learn more about their camp offerings, please visit www.e-9.ch.
Kids Mega Fussball Camp 2017-2018 – Fall, Christmas, Fasnacht, and Easter Camps available for children ages 8-13. The camps is 4 – 5 days starting from 10:00 – 16:00. Camps takes place each day at the Swiss Mega Park located in Frenkendorf. Cost is between CHF 232 – 290.00 and includes trainer, access to the Fun Park, daily lunch and a T-Shirt. To register email at email@example.com.
Tiger Touch Rugby Summer Camp – July 3- 7, 2017 – Ages 4-11
Each day 9:00 – 12:30 Pruntrutermatte Park, Basel – contact Billy Valentine firstname.lastname@example.com
Kinder – Camps
Programs are available in Basel, Frekendorf (Swiss Mega Park), Therwil, Sissach, Aesch, Arlesheim, Muttenz, Breitenback and Bubendorf.
Programs are available for children 6- 13 years of age in Basel – Stadt at the St. Jakob Hall. Registration for program runs five days (Monday – Friday) from 10:00 – 16:00. The cost per child for the week long camp is CHF 290, which includes their lunch, a t-shirt and a small bag.
Children participate in team events with professional teachers, such as: soccer, floor hockey, mini- trampoline, hip – hop, acrobatics, martial arts, uni-hockey, kin ball and much more.
Lunch is served in a dining hall and our son was always happy from a day spent playing, learning and meeting new friends.
Registration for summer camps is currently open and spots fill up quickly.
Forest Camp in Allschwil – Waldentdeckungsraum
For anyone who knows me, you know that I am a huge advocate of outdoor learning and play. I love the idea that forest playgroups and Kindergartens exist and are thriving in Switzerland. To extend on that idea, forest summer camps are also wonderful ways to teach children to explore, learn and engage in the natural world.
Our son enjoyed a week long summer camp with the day camp in Allschwil. Each week of the camp, a theme is selected that drive the weeks activities. Our son came out of camp each week filthy dirty (a good indication of a great time) smiling and happy with the day.
Registration is currently open for this camp, with week – long programs running Monday – Friday 8:30 – 14:30 daily. The cost of the program is CHF 250, which includes lunch.
Other camps to consider, though I haven't tried them all:
Robi – Spiel – Aktionen – Each week the program has a different theme to explore.
Ages 5 – 12
Intersoccer – Soccer for children of all ages. www.intersoccer.ch
Ages 5 – 13 and 3 – 5
Summer Swim Classes – Intensive swim classes for children
Basler Münster Summer Camp – August 7-11, 2017
This year our two children attended a summer camp each day at the Basel Cathedral. The children spent their days playing games, painting, creating books, touring the church and creating friendships with new children. The camp ran each day from 9-5 and was a huge hit with my children.
Ages 5-13
Basel's Department of Education
To learn more about summer camps and the specific programs available, consider picking – up a copy of Basel Life Magazine June edition which is available at Bider and Tanner. In the past the magazine has listed detailed information on camps and summer events.


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FORT WORTH -- Raymond Dewey Forsythe, 64, passed away Saturday, July 7.
A funeral was held in White Church Cemetery in Glen Rose.
Raymond was born Dec. 13, 1947, in Glen Rose. He was a computer technician with a number of clients who were all friends. He was especially proud of his work on the Brewer Bears High School Newsletter.
He loved his two cats, Jackson and Pipi.
Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Addie Forsythe; and parents, Dewey and Betty Forsythe.
Survivors are sister, Bobbie Mooney, and husband, Roger; brothers Ken Forsythe and wife, Patty, and Mike Forsythe and wife, Polly; aunt, Ann Zimmerman; nieces Tabatha Hayhurst and husband, Dean, Jodi Forsythe, Toni Forsythe and Katy Forsythe; and nephews Terry Mooney and wife, Stephanie, and Chad Mooney and wife, Mendy.
Memorials may be made to the Tarrant County Humane Society.


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Sunday, March 15, 2015
More Work into the Paddles
I picked up some balsa sheets from the local craft store out here (Ben Franklin - no more Michaels or JoAnns for me, unless I move back to the Mainland). After deliberating for a while, an optimum solution for gluing up the sheets was made. And I also decided to use fiberglass in between the layers to keep the overall weight down, but beef up the overall strength to the paddle face. The end product will have four layers of glass separated by three layers of thin balsa. Charlie is embellishing his second canoe paddle with some wood burning. Should be pretty cool.
Posted by Victor Velasco at 3/15/2015 07:34:00 AM
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text: Hotel California is an album released by the American rock band Eagles in late 1976. It is the first Eagles album without founding member Bernie Leadon and the first album with Joe Walsh. It is also the last album featuring original bass player and singer Randy Meisner. Hotel California was the Eagles' fifth album of original material and became a critical success and a major commercial hit; since its release in late 1976, it has sold over 16 million copies in the U.S. alone. The album was at #1 for eight weeks in early 1977 (non-consecutively), and included two tracks which became #1 hits as singles on the Billboard Hot 100: "New Kid in Town", on February 26, 1977, and "Hotel California" on May 7, 1977. In 2001 the TV network VH1 named Hotel California #38 on 100 Greatest Albums of all time. Hotel California was ranked 13th in a 2005 survey held by British television's Channel 4 to determine the 100 greatest albums of all time. In 2003, the album was ranked number 37 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Following its original release on standard LP, cassette and 8-track cartridge formats, the album was slated for Quadraphonic release in early 1977; this idea was ultimately dropped following the demise of the Quadraphonic format. However, 25 years later, the album was released in a Multichannel 5.1 DVD-Audio disc. Hotel California touched on many themes, including insanity, innocence (and the loss thereof), death, the dangers, drug addiction, temptation and transient nature of fame, shallow relationships, divorce and loss of love, the end results of manifest destiny, and the "American Dream." Members of Eagles have described the album as a metaphor for the perceived decline of America into materialism and decadence. In an interview with Dutch magazine ZigZag shortly before the album's release, Don Henley said: " This is a concept album, there's no way to hide it, but it's not set in the old West, the cowboy thing, you know. It's more urban this time (. . . ) It's our bicentennial year, you know, the country is 200 years old, so we figured since we are the Eagles and the Eagle is our national symbol, that we were obliged to make some kind of a little bicentennial statement using California as a microcosm of the whole United States, or the whole world, if you will, and to try to wake people up and say 'We've been okay so far, for 200 years, but we're gonna have to change if we're gonna continue to be around.' " The album's final track, the epic "The Last Resort", was about the demise of society. Glenn Frey on the Hotel California episode of In the Studio with Redbeard explained about the track: " It was the first time that Don took it upon himself to write an epic story and we were already starting to worry about the environment...we're constantly screwing up paradise and that was the point of the song and that at some point there is going to be no more new frontiers. I mean we're putting junk, er, garbage into space now. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.


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Photo from Solar Dynamics Observatory
In February 2011 I posted an extraordinary video of a solar flare and detailed potential problems.
W.J. Hennigan of the Los Angeles Times reports that after a year in space, the drone continues its mystery mission.
The X-37B it was scheduled to land before the end of 2011. The craft is only 9 feet tall, 29 feet long with a wing span of about 125 feet.


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'Mother' is a word that many people have tried to define, but the definition of mother is so great that whatever is written on it is less. We all love our mother a lot. We have not seen God till date but we have definitely seen the mother who told about God and I see her every day. But have you ever thought, what they feel whose mothers have gone away from them? How do those people live? By keeping this thing in my mind, I have tried to narrate their pain in words with a poem. Let's read poem in mother's memory – " Poem on Mother in Hindi "
Poem on Mother in Hindi
Tu laut aa maa
Teri yaad bahut aati hai,
Ye ghar ghar na raha
Tere jaane ke baad makan ho gaya,
Aisa pasra hai sannata
Maano shamshaan ho gaya,
Kaam par jata hun to
Laut aane ka dil nahi karta,
Yahan goonjti hai teri awaz
Aur main hun sannaaton se darta,
Thak haar kar shaam ko jab
Main ghar wapas ata hun,
Poore ghar me bas ek
Teri kami pata hun,
Let jata hun to lagta hai
Abhi sir par haath firaaegi,
Dekh ke apne bachche ko
Halka sa muskaaegi,
Magar khayalon se ab tu
Bahar kahan aati hai,
Ho sake to tu laut aa maa
Teri yaad bahut aati hai,
Main kabhi na roothunga tujhse
Tu roothi to tujhe manaunga,
Door kahin bhi tujhse main
Ik pal ko bhi na jaunga,
Palkon par aansu mere hain
Tu aake inhe hata jaa na,
Ab neend na aati aakhon me
Tu mujhko lori suna jaa na,
Na ab kyon dantti hai mujhko
Na hi pyar se bulati hai,
Kyon itni door gayi mujhse
Ki ab yaad ye teri rulati hai,
Chal bas kar ab ye khel mere sang
Jo khele aankh michauli ka,
Diwali par na diye jale hain
Feeka lage hai rang ab holi ka,
Main janta hun ab na aaegi
Fir bhi ye dil ki dhadkan tujhe bulati hai,
Ho sake to tu laut aa maa
Teri yaad bahut aati hai.
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The Eames® Lounge and Ottoman was famously designed by the husband-and-wife designer duo, Charles and Ray Eames. Known for their grand sense of adventure and curiosity, the duo sought to create a modern version of a familiar fixture in every living room, the lounge chair. Designed with the look of a "well-used baseball mitt" and inspired by the English club chair, the ELO was intended as a "refuge to the strains of modern living".
The Eames® Lounge and Ottoman gained significant notoriety almost immediately. There was nothing quite like it. The set debuted on national television in 1956, making Charles and Ray Eames and the design itself an instant classic. Despite the design's worldwide recognition, the Eames Lounge and Ottoman are best known for their handcrafted details and ability to last a lifetime.
The Eames® Lounge Chair and Ottoman are both hand-assembled with great attention to detail. The shells are made of 7-ply veneers and the cushions are individually upholstered and replaceable. The back braces and back bases are made of die-cast aluminium. The chair base features a built-in swivel mechanism, shock mounts are made of natural rubber and the adjustable glides and made of pure stainless steel. The combination of hand-craftsmanship and mass production make the lounge and ottoman not only a benchmark of lasting appeal, but of luxurious comfort and support.
The lounge and ottoman have become so well known that the configuration has become a registered trademark of Herman Miller. The set is available in a variety of different veneers, multiple leather options and two sizes.
They are also available in special combinations of veneers, shells and upholstery. The Eames Lounge & ottoman is now offered upholstered in Maharam Mohair Supreme upholstery, a 100 percent mohair textile. This new upholstery option hugs the creases and folds of the upholstery pattern beautifully and adds a luxurious feel to this iconic design.
The Eames® Lounge and Ottoman is not only an icon of modern design, but of environmental integrity as well. In 1991, Herman Miller replaced rosewood, an endangered, non-sustainable wood, with cherry and walnut in building the set. The lounge and ottoman are up to 42 percent recyclable and comprised of 31 percent recycled materials. Most importantly, the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman are designed for durability and are built to last many lifetime, to be handed down for generations, putting them at the forefront of environmental stability.
Today, the Eames® Lounge Chair and Ottoman is considered a classic of a category all their own. The design is part of a permanent collection at both New York's MoMA and the Art Institute of Chicago, the chair and ottoman have been featured as subjects in countless documentaries, films, television series, and books over the last 50 years. The Eames Lounge and Ottoman is a true testament to authentic, lasting design, which will be carried on in generations to come.


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Hello, Nick.
I'm having problems with adding the username for my LinkedIn account to the social superwidget. I have tried my profile page url (http://www.linkedin.com/pub/rudi-o-neil/21/a84/906) but nothing comes up besides a Page Not Found Message. I feel dumb, but what is the format I need to enter?
P.S. did you manage to get that RSS-not-opening-a-new-tab thing sorted out?
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Hi there Nick.
I am wondering if you have any solution for the way in which the links in the RSS feed widget navigate away from my site, as opposed to opening a new tab. I am not sure whether this is the case with other widgets, as I've only noticed it with the RSS thus far. I love the plugin, otherwise, it's just what I've been looking for. Apologies in advance if this is beyond simple to fix. I am not au fait with things, as of yet.
Much thanks,
Rudi O'Neil
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I just purchased Super Widgets and am wondering what the format is for adding the social links. On the widget form, it simply states "enter only usernames."
Does this make use of the social links we can add to the Branding section in PL core or does it use its own?
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text: Reformation Church History covers the history of the church during the period of the reformation. It introduces students to the late medieval religious context from which the reformation grew and draws attention to the theological importance of the reformation led by Martin Luther. It also covers the Catholic response to the reformation along with the connection between political and theological reform, especially in Switzerland and Tudor England.


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Yale Cookies
28 May 2015 06:37:25
I've taken so many safety training courses that sometimes I suspect my eyes will fall out if I take another. These training courses are not just for radiation, but for overhead cranes, compressed gasses, liquified gasses, cryogenic material, vacuum systems, machine shops, and who know what else. Some of these courses I've taken twice. Some I've taken tens of times—radiation safety.
I feel now that the Wright Nuclear Structure Laboratory of Yale is closed, I should preserve for all time a component of their test. It is not only the most amusing aspect of any radiation safety course I've ever taken, but the most relevant one, too.
Here's the test
It's cookie day at WNSL! There are four kinds of cookies. One cookie has one option of what to do with it.
The cookies
1. An alpha cookie.
2. A beta (minus) cookie.
3. A gamma cookie.
4. A neutron cookie.
The choices
1. Put one in your pocket.
2. Throw one away.
3. Hold one in your hand.
4. Eat one.
Your reasoning
Why do you make your choices?
The answers
Maybe later. But, this was an actual part of a radition test at Yale University, no joke.
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Welcome to Year 3 at Ainslie School
In 2019 our Year 3 team comprises 2 classes:
Middle Team leader
Greg Taylor
3W - main building
Christopher Wells
3C - main building
Louise Coombes
In year 3, students move officially into the 'senior' school. They now have the choice to play in either the junior or the senior playground. Year 3 students attend senior assemblies and are eligible to attend chess and voices.
In English and Mathematics the students continue to develop skills throughout integrated units of
learning. In science, year 3 students learn about the coordinated movement of our Earth, Moon and Sun.
The year 3 camp is a fun and exciting experience. It is held in Term 4 at 'Warrambui' Retreat, near Murrumbateman. The camp runs for three days and two nights.
Year 3 Achievement standards for English and Mathematics ( 21.6 KB)
Year 3 Achievement standards for English and Mathematics ( 168.6 KB)
National test
This is the first year your child sits for the National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) test held in May. There are four tests covering numeracy, reading, writing, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
You will receive a report of your child's achievement in the tests. The results tell you how your child is progressing in these areas and can guide the learning support you give your child at home.
Fun learning links for students
Reading Eggs (use your school logon)
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A campsite, on a river bank, in the beautiful landscape of North Wales with a pub. Sounds almost too good to be true really, but it isn't. We spent a weekend at The Crown Inn, situated in Corwen, North Wales. A wonderful pub campsite, our first we've ever visited.
The Crown Inn boasts a limited number of camping spots alongside the River Alwen. To reach the pitches you must first pass over a small ford through the river itself. They've done a good job of making it as smooth under wheel as possible, but it's not suitable for vehicles with low ground clearances. We got our 10 year old trusty Vauxhall Zafira over it no problem – recently passed driver Sarah didn't blink an eye and ploughed straight in 🙂
There was an organised meet of campervans there who had taken the spots further down the river bank whilst we had been left the pitches next to the ford itself. It actually turned into being the best spot to have as it gets the most sun all day. A couple of more campervans turned up but it became apparent that some folks didnt want to risk the ford crossing, particularly the longer vehicles.
The ground is pretty hard on the side of the this river and some of our plastic pegs took a fair bit of banging in. I really recommend getting some rock pegs to cut through easier, much easier to remove afterwards too. The pitches are flat but the ground is a little bumpy in places, pitch carefully to avoid getting in a tizz when it comes to bed time and you're on top of a rock 😉
There are a selection of on ground fire pits, permanent places where people have been having fires. I still haven't had a chance to get my Made O' Metal fire pit out this year – I think I'm going to make a video on it, its that good! You can buy firewood from the pub for 5 pounds a bag too.
This camp was really about just chilling out with friends, everyone was in dire need of a break so we didn't plan anything on this trip. Just a great chance to chill out and spend some time with dear friends. Friday night we had a bit of glance round, a few spots of rain and we went to visit the pub itself.
The Crown Inn is a Grade II listed historic Welsh drovers inn, nestled in a cliff face and over looking the bridge of the River Alwen. It cost us 15 a night per tent to stay here and 5 of that can be used as credit in the pub! We went and paid and decided to have a couple of bowls of chips and a coke. Two bowls of chips, a coke and three lime and sodas came to under 6. The pub is traditional, small but full of character and characters. We had a warm welcome but it really reminded me of how all Welsh pubs were when I was growing up and going on holiday with my parents. I found it really refreshing and obviously a little nostalgic to not be in a chain pub or another gentirified "gastro pub". There's even a pool table in the back though there was a bit of a queue for it. I managed to jump on the wifi there briefly and for free, enough speed to check my emails. There's little to zero phone signal at the Crown Inn so I was relying on getting messages out over data using WhatsApp/Facebook. The chips were good and we managed to sit out most of the rain whilst in there.
Saturday and Sunday were much of the same, we just hung out at camp, talked and ate whilst the kids played in the river. We bought the kids some river / beach shoes so they were in and out all day. There are apparently Brown Trout in the river so we gave the kids some nets with the hope they'd catch something 😉
The Crown Inn is a beautiful spot and we love basic sites, I think a washing up basin for the pots and maybe a water tap nearer the river would be useful. There's no showers and the sink in the bathroom of the pubs is just that, small and less than a meter from the urinals. If you can deal with that then you're onto a winner here, after all location is everything.
You can check out all our camp gear, what we use etc over here and don't forget to go check out the vlog, like the video and subscribe to see more camping/family adventure ideas.
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Unlock the magic of your cycle and live a life you love!
Your body is not punishing you – It's communicating with you.
Learn to listen, change your life
Did you know that for tens of thousands of years bleeding was thought to be a blessing (not a curse), and it was revered and celebrated? Did you know that in cultures where menstrual stigma doesn't exist, period pain is virtually unheard of? Did you know that there are unique superpowers available throughout the different phases of your monthly cycle? Did you know that your cycle is supported by nature and is in-line with the moon's lunar cycle?
Rooted deep in ancient wisdom, but with a fresh perspective that fits the lifestyles of today, Period Love offers tools, classes and retreats to explore the magic of the menstrual cycle, and the awesome benefits to being a cyclical being. Transforming your relationship to your cyclical nature turns you back ON to your Feminine POWER. This was a game-changer for me. For years I suffered horrendously when I got my period. I was told that my body was angry at me for not yet having children, and (here's the really crazy part) I believed that was valid reason as to why I was in so much pain. Chances are, you've also been misled about this natural bodily process in one way or another. But, here's what I learned: Your body is not punishing you, it's communicating with you! Through years of research, trainings, and practice, I began to turn up the dial of my intuition, and listen to what my body was saying and it altered the course of my entire life. Now I want to show you how to live a period-pain free, energetically sustainable, creatively explosive, personally powerful, intuition-based, spiritually-enriched life by understanding the ancient, scientific and spiritual secrets of your 28 day cycle. Even for women who no longer bleed, or no longer have their uterus, all women are cyclical in nature, and can benefit deeply from this powerful knowledge.
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IP-telephony Calling Cards experience great popularity all
over the world.
And it is not surprising, the newest information technologies offer Internet-users
opportunities unattainable in the past.
IP-telephony is the most modern technology, that provides an alternative way
of low tariff long-distance and international telecommunication by means of
the Internet.
The use of Internet reduces the price of telecommunication multiple times!
How to call using IP-telephony?
You buy a virtual calling card on the Internet. The virtual phone card works
the same way as a real phone card, but You receive a PIN-code — not a
real card.
To use the card You dial specially assigned Access number, enter card's
PIN number after a prompt, and then dial the destination number.
This service contributes large savings and is especially important for firms
and private individuals who frequently make long distance and international
phone calls.
For example, one minute of usual phone conversation between USA and France costs
50 cents; with Calling cards' use it costs 2.30 cents. Therefore you save up
near 4.8 US dollars for each ten-minute conversation. Savings are significant,
aren' they!
There are rechargeable and non-rechargeable Calling Cards, Permanent PIN Calling
cards with PIN Free Access feature; cards with limited expiration period and
unlimited use.
Who are IP-telephony Calling Cards major buyers?
It is very important to understand which Internet users are most interested
in IP-telephony services. IP-telephony cards are used for calls from different
countries, but the majority of customers are residents of the United States
of America (97%) and Canada (2%).
As a rule, residents of these two countries not only have an access to the Internet,
but also use it actively to make purchases from Internet-shops.
Immigrants, students, tourists and visitors use long-distance communication
for business or personal contact most frequently.
More Information:
Frequently asked questions and important
notes regarding refillable phone cards
Selecting a calling card


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Japanese Soaking Tub Styles You Might Be Interested In
People in Japan have Japanese soaking tub which is very special. Bathing is an ancient ritual for Japanese and it is very important in the part of someone's life. Traditionally and especially in Japan, you could clean your body in shower or hand bath which is seated. Thinking about soaking tub, below are some soaking tub with depth about 27" and they are made of hinoki wood. But actually, now they are made of some various materials. Let's see some of them.
Japanese Bathing Tub or Soaking Tub
One example of Japanese bathing tub is Wooden Ofuros. This is traditional wooden soaking tub which comes in box style. A bathroom which has soaking tub is like a personal spa that is completed with sauna. Another Japanese soaking tub is Step Up tub. It is kind of raised tub which has small stairs that lead up for them. It feels like you are soaking your body like a king.
This kind of Japanese soaking tub has wooden frame with one insert. This is commonly more economical way no matter what design or style you are applying. There are a lot of manufacturers which make kind of similar tubs. So, what do you think of this Japanese soaking tub?


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UT To Offer Team Specialist Certification Program
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Businesses across America are undergoing a revolutionary transformation, officials at the University of Tennessee's Center for Industrial Services said Friday. Top-to-bottom management styles of the past are giving way to networks of small work groups, Ron Rader, CIS training manager, said. To assist in the transition, CIS is offering a team specialist