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Have you heard about the new diet that is taking the world by storm? It's amazing. It's called eating sensibly.
There is no particular book that sells this diet. It doesn't come with a trademark. Eating sensibly is not a fad that will make millions for its inventor.
The eating sensibly diet doesn't cater to the fast fix culture. It can't promise to change your life over night.
But the benefits endure. You will feel better over time.
All you have to do is eat reasonably well, reasonably consistently. Rather than crashing from one diet to the next, the key is to develop healthy habits that you can sustain over the long term. It's not that hard once you figure out what real food is.
Here are some thoughts about real food. Do an inventory of your pantry and pull out the packets and sachets that normally go into your home cooking. Get rid of them. Learn to make sauces and dressings from scratch. It's more fun and it tastes better.
Eat vegetables. Real ones that are in season. Potato chips don't count.
Don't fool yourself by drinking fizz with the word 'diet' on it. That Diet Coke is lying to you and you know it.
If you want a book to back this up I'd recommend the opening chapters of Michael Pollan's In Defense of Food. His three rules of eating are quite simple: eat food, not too much, mostly plants.
"Eat food". There's a lot of substance behind that deceptively simple first rule. You have to be sure that what you're eating is in fact real food. Many of us fuel ourselves on processed cheese, reconstituted meats and cardboard biscuits that, when broken down, don't stack up. No wonder we eat too much. It's because we're hungry.
White bread? Won't fuel you adequately. Children's yoghurt? Mostly just sugar. Prepackaged frozen schnitzel slabs? Why not make your own with real meat, a beaten egg, flour and bread crumbs? It's not quite as convenient but it is so much more like real food.
A warning light flicked on when I first heard about the new Fast Diet, also known as the 5:2 Diet because it promotes fasting for two days out of seven. "Fast Diet." Get it? Clever and just a little bit sneaky.
The Fast Diet was launched in a book by an enthusiastic BBC medical journalist called Michael Mosley. The concept of fasting worked well for him, so he hit on this idea that you can fast two days a week and eat normally for the other five days. Magical health benefits follow, notably weight loss.
But what does eating normally mean? For many people, normal is pies, coke and biscuits. It's sugar bombed cereals, minced up chicken nuggets and instant noodles with those powdered flavour sachets.
The normal food of daily life has become dangerously processed. Even so-called healthy alternatives can't beat real food. Give me steak over an uber-processed soy substance sausage thingy any day of the week.
While Mosley is probably genuine about having discovered a lifestyle that suits him, I'm not sure it's helpful to publish a diet book on a hunch. In a story on USA Today (March 19) he was quoted, "It's just the beginning of something interesting. People need to try it for themselves and see if it works."
That's hardly responsible nutrition advice.
The Fast Diet has raised a few eyebrows, including both a feature article and an editorial in this week's Bay of Plenty Times. Everyone seems to be saying the same thing: what really counts is how you eat during those normal days.
People who hunger for fast dieting solutions are often slow to learn that there is no magic bullet. The answer to better health might actually be as simple as learning to eat your vegetables.
First published in Bay of Plenty Times 14 June 2013. Reproduced with permission.


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It's time to believe in the 'Artemis Fowl' trailer
Walt Disney Pictures has released the first trailer for the upcoming "Artemis Fowl," director Kenneth Branagh's take on the bestselling book series by Eoin Colfer. Check it out in the player below and take a look at the film's poster design at the bottom of this page.
Descended from a long line of criminal masterminds, 12-year-old genius Artemis Fowl finds himself in a battle of strength and cunning against a powerful, hidden race of fairies who may be behind his father's disappearance. Newcomer Ferdia Shaw will play the title character, with Lara McDonnell ("Love, Rosie") playing Captain Holly Short, a feisty, spirited elf, who is kidnapped by Artemis for a ransom of fairy gold.
In the underground fairy world of Haven City, Academy Award-winner Dame Judi Dench ("Philomena") portrays Commander Root, the leader of the reconnaissance division of the LEPrecon, the fairy police force; and Josh Gad ("Frozen") plays Mulch Diggums, a kleptomaniac dwarf, who attempts to help rescue Holly.
"Artemis Fowl" hits theaters August 9, 2019.
Silas Lesnick is the Senior Editor of Moviebill. He has been covering entertainment news out of Los Angeles for more than a decade. You can reach him via e-mail or on Twitter.


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Checking Current Software Version and Patches
Release Specific Upgrade Instructions
Upgrade Concerns and Considerations
Upgrading vWLAN and BSAPs
Troubleshooting a failed upgrade
Useful Links
- Introduction
- Checking Current Software Version and Patches
- Release Specific Upgrade Instructions
- Upgrade Concerns and Considerations
- Upgrading vWLAN and BSAPs
- Troubleshooting a failed upgrade
- Useful Links
Keeping BlueSocket vWLAN and BlueSecure Access Points (BSAPs) up to date with new firmware releases and supplemental patches is critical to the well-being of your ADTRAN wireless network. To keep up on current software versions, use the following links to sign up for software notifications which are sent when new software is released:
Always consult release notes before installing software versions. This guide explains important information to consider before attempting to upgrade any vWLAN system or BSAP. It also explicitly states how to upgrade the system properly when HA is in use.
Checking Current Software Version and Patches
When considering whether an upgrade is needed, it is important to know the current version of vWLAN, the BSAPs, and the patches installed on the vWLAN system.
To check the version of vWLAN, navigate to Administration->Platform Upgrade and there should be a message stating which partition vWLAN is using. Under that should be the associated version in that partition:
To check the installed patches on the system, navigate to Administration->Patches and there will be a list of each patch installed:
To check the version of the BSAPs on the system, the AP templates will need to be checked individually under Configuration->Wireless->AP Templates. Each template may have different APs assigned to it possibly specifying multiple software versions. Check each one by clicking on them and observing the below:
Release Specific Upgrade Instructions
This guide covers general concerns and steps regarding upgrading BlueSocket equipment. Always consult the release notes of the specific version you are upgrading to of vWLAN or BSAP firmware to see the list of features, fixes, and errata it has as well as any specific upgrade concerns.
Release notes are posted at supportforums.adtran.com and are also linked next to the specific software version on www.adtran.com. Do not attempt to upgrade any system without first consulting the release notes. Failing to consult the release notes may result in unexpected system downtime.
Upgrade Concerns and Considerations
This section covers general concerns and considerations to take before upgrading specific products as well as how the upgrades differ between hardware versions of BSAPs.
1800 series BSAP Upgrade Specifics
The BSAP 1800 series APs have one hard drive partition where firmware is stored. Once firmware has been uploaded to vWLAN and applied to a template which a BSAP 1800 is assigned to, a domain task will appear in the top right asking the user to apply the configuration to the APs. Once the next Apply is sent to the APs either through that domain task, or manually using the Status->APs page, an upgrade command is sent to the 1800. Upon receiving an upgrade command from vWLAN, the 1800 clears its flash of its current firmware bringing the AP into a state where it cannot serve clients and proceeds to download the new firmware. Once the firmware download is finished, the AP reboots and proceeds to use its new firmware.
Considering this, it is important to remember that the 1800s series will have a longer downtime that other APs (explained below) as the AP will go offline much earlier in the upgrade process. Another highly recommended action to take before upgrade BSAP 1800s is to send a reboot command to them all first. While this isn't always a necessity, this refreshes the AP completely before receiving the upgrade command that will clear its current firmware. This will add reliability to that process meaning that the AP should complete the upgrade process and be use-able again much quicker.
1900/2000/3000 Series BSAP Upgrade Specifics
Unlike the 1800 series, the 1900/2000/3000 series APs have two hard drive partitions. This allows the BSAPs to load a new version of firmware to the non-active partition while the AP is still actively servicing clients.
Once AP firmware is loaded to vWLAN and selected in a template applied to a 1900/2000/3000 series AP, a domain task will appear in the top right prompting the user to apply the configuration. When this configuration is applied to the AP, the AP will download the new firmware to its non-active partition. It will not reboot at this point. Once the firmware is downloaded, a new domain task will appear prompting a user to activate firmware. Once this domain task is run, the AP will reboot and boot up using the alternate partition with the new firmware version. This prevents downtime during the downloading of the firmware as well as provides a backup partition for the AP to boot up on if the new firmware for some reason is corrupt.
Note: When upgrading vWLAN firmware along with BSAP firmware, it is not required to activate firmware on the 1900/2000 series APs when following the directions below. This will happen automatically when vWLAN is upgraded.
Taking Backups
Before performing any upgrade, it is important to take a backup of the current configuration and store it to a local system. To do this, go to Administration->Backup/Restore and select Back Up All Domains and click the Run button. Once the backup has finished, download and save this file locally.
Note: Performing a platform backup on a large system may result in the UI becoming unresponsive while the backup is taken.
Concerns When Upgrading Mesh APs
Mesh APs require some care when upgrading AP firmware without upgrading vWLAN firmware as well. When the upgrade command is sent to the Mesh Portal and Mesh Point (see Mesh Networking in vWLAN for more information on these terms), the Mesh Portal will complete the firmware download quicker than the Mesh Point. At this time, it will be ready for its firmware to be activated though the Mesh Point(s) may still be downloading firmware. Wait for the Mesh Point(s) to finish downloading their firmware and then activate the firmware at the same time.
If the firmware is activated on the Mesh Portal first, it will reboot and come up on the new firmware causing a delay while the Mesh Point(s) reconnect, finish their firmware download, and then upgrade them separately.
Upgrading vWLAN and BSAPs
This section covers the upgrade procedure for vWLAN and BSAPs. In most cases, all vWLAN upgrades will also require a BSAP upgrade. However, upgrading BSAPs while keeping the same vWLAN version is common when ADTRAN releases BSAP firmware fixes. This section also covers the upgrade procedure to use when High Availability is configured between two servers.
Note: It is important to consult the release notes before upgrading vWLAN or BSAP firmware. BSAP firmware normally has a matching required vWLAN version.
Upgrading BSAPs without upgrading vWLAN
After consulting the release notes to verify the new version of BSAP firmware is compatible with the current vWLAN version, do the following steps to upgrade the BSAPs.
- Navigate to Configuration->Wireless->AP Firmware and click on Create Firmware.
- On the resulting page, browse and find the firmware file. Beneath that, select the domains to add this to by clicking on the + next to the associated domain name. Lastly, select whether to keep the current template configuration or change it accordingly. When done, click Create AP Firmware.
- Proceed to complete this step for each different AP type that requires upgraded firmware.
- Once done, there should be a domain task ready in the top right corner. Navigating to Administration->Admin Tasks will display the task "Must apply configuration to APs".
- Click this to initiate the download. The 1800 series APs will reboot and start downloading their firmware at this time. The 1800 series will finish its download and upgrade automatically and return to serving clients afterwards. However, the 1900/2000 series APs will download the firmware while still servicing clients. Once all the 1900s are done downloading their firmware, there should be another domain task. Navigating to Administration->Admin Tasks will show a task "Must activate firmware". To avoid having to select this multiple times, navigate to Status->Access Points and verify none are still downloading their firmware by searching "download" and observe whether any APs show up in these filtered results. Once there are no APs with a status of downloading, navigate back and select to run the domain task. The 1900/2000 series APs should reboot and be running on the new firmware version. You can verify this in Status->APs in the Firmware column.
Upgrading vWLAN
Though upgrading vWLAN without upgrading BSAP firmware is possible, in most every occasion a vWLAN upgrade will require new BSAP firmware as well. Make sure to consult the vWLAN release notes to confirm this beforehand to avoid unnecessary down time. If upgrading BSAPs is not required, then start at step 5.
Note: As of 3.1.0, BSAP firmware is now included in the software image itself. If upgrading to 3.1.0 or higher, you do not need to create AP firmware for each individual AP. Instead, simply download the Software image and start at step 5 below. Once you have upgraded vWLAN, you will see a domain task to push out the new firmware to your APs. Apply that domain task and the APs will commence upgrading. Following the steps below is still acceptable as well, and will create slightly less downtime as the AP firmware will already be downloaded.
- Navigate to Configuration->Wireless->AP Firmware and click on Create Firmware.
Note: If you are attempting to add firmware to a system for a newly released access point, you must add it after upgrading the release that supports it. For instance, the BSAP 2020 will be supported in 2.8.0. When upgrading to 2.8.0, other AP firmware can be loaded before vWLAN is upgraded but the 2020 firmware must be uploaded after the upgrade is complete.
2. On the resulting page, browse and find the firmware file. Beneath that, select the domains to add this to by clicking on the + next to the associated domain name. Lastly, select whether to keep the current template configuration or change it accordingly. When done, click Create AP Firmware.
3. Proceed to complete this step for each different AP type that is being upgraded.
4. Once done, there should be a domain task ready in the top right corner. If you wish to push the firmware out to the APs to lessen the downtime for users, you can apply this domain task now. 1900, 2000, and 3000 Series APs will download the firmware, but will not apply it. They will enter a state of PendingUpgrade. You will then receive a domain task to Activate Firmware. Do not push this as the configuration push will be taken care of by upgrading vWLAN itself when you switch partitions.
5. Now click on Administration->Platform Upgrade. Click to upload a file and select the correct version of vWLAN firmware. Once selected, click Run Task at the bottom (this will not affect user traffic).
Note that vWLAN has two partitions. When upgrading, the alternate partition is formatted and the firmware is applied to it. Once done, rebooting vWLAN will switch the partition that is booted from. Make sure you have Maintain Current Configuration selected so that the configuration is upgraded as well. If for some reason the upgrade experiences a problem, it is possible to switch back to the original partition with the original configuration.
The below pictures show the steps during the upgrade. Once the firmware is uploaded, the event area will show the upgrade step the system is on. It will format the drive, apply the update, and prepare for the final upgrade commands. Once done, there will be a platform task displayed in the top right corner.
Click on the platform task section to see the current platform task. It will prompt to reboot the system to switch partitions. When ready, run the platform task. Note that the system will reboot now. When it recovers, it will be on the new firmware. The APs will then receive the upgrade command and download their firmware. The APs will apply the firmware automatically and reboot, and then recover. At this point, downtime will be experienced (About 5-10 minutes depending on download speed).
Note: There are other ways to complete these tasks separately. APs can be Activated on new firmware first only if the new vWLAN version is backwards compatible. While this changes when downtime is experienced, it does not lessen the downtime in most cases. The above method is the most efficient and tested method for properly upgrading vWLAN.
Upgrading when Utilizing High Availability (HA)
Though there are many ways to complete an upgrade of the BSAPs and vWLAN while using HA, many methods are complex and can cause future issues with replication between the HA pairs (For more information on setting up HA, see <link>). However, there is a simple way to upgrade when using HA which will ensure the upgrade goes smoothly.
When upgrading BSAP code alone, simply upgrade the BSAP code to the primary vWLAN server only and apply the configuration. BSAP code is replicated to the backup server in the background. Do not attempt to manually load AP firmware to the backup server.
When upgrading vWLAN as well, use the following extra steps along with the prior section (Make sure Auto-failback to Master is clicked):
- Upgrade the HA node (backup server) first to the new vWLAN firmware. Do not upload any AP firmware to the secondary server (if upgrading to 3.1.0 or above it will already exist)
- Upload the new BSAP code to the master vWLAN server and apply it to your AP templates. (if you are upgrading to version 3.1.0 or above, you can skip this step)
- Upgrade the master vWLAN server using the same method as in the prior section.
- (only needed if on 3.1.0 or above and using the built in BSAP firmware) Click the domain task to Apply the AP firmware.
When rebooting the master vWLAN, the APs will fail to the secondary shortly until the master is back up. Once they see the master has returned, they will fail back to it and proceed to download and apply the new firmware.
Downgrading vWLAN
It is not recommended to downgrade vWLAN unless an ADTRAN document or release note statement suggests or requires it, or an Adtran Technical Support Engineer suggests it
When downgrading, you will use the same steps as upgrading explained in this document.
Applying a Patch to vWLAN
Patches are quick fixes for vWLAN issues released by ADTRAN in between major releases to help sustain product stability. Whenever patches are released, they should be considered to be critical updates that vWLAN needs to continue running stable. Apply these as quickly as possible.
To apply a patch, upload it by going to Administration->Patches and uploading the associated patch. Once done, there will be a platform task shown in the top right corner. Clicking on this link will show a platform task prompting to reboot vWLAN to apply the patch. Run this platform task to patch vWLAN.
Troubleshooting a failed upgrade
For the purposes of this document, a failed upgrade is considered to be either a vWLAN that does not become accessible again after reboot or fails to run the upgrade properly before the reboot. For resolution of issues with configuration problems after an upgrade, please contact ADTRAN Product Support.
When an upgrade fails, there are two main things to verify. First, if using a VMware server, check that the hard drive disk has not become full. Second, access the VMware console (if using a hardware appliance, use a console cable) and log into the vWLAN console menus using vwlan for the username and password. Once in the menus, select to change the partition and then reboot. This will cause vWLAN to switch back to the previous partition and firmware/configuration to bring the system back up. If using a VMware server, please consult the VMware logs to verify no errors on the server have occurred. Otherwise, contact ADTRAN Technical Support.
Useful Links
- For configuration information on all of vWLAN, please see the Bluesocket vWLAN Administrator's Guide
- For more information on Mesh Configuration in vWLAN, please see Mesh Networking in vWLAN
- For information regarding configuring vWLAN, please see the vWLAN General Deployment Guide


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Our Verdict
A very impressive fan film with plenty of fan service and clever use of visual FX that nails Dragon Ball Z's OTT Anime action (which is no mean feat). The acting and narrative are good, but as ever in Dragon Ball Z, its when the combat starts that Light of Hope really shines. The fight scenes are very well choreographed and packed full of ridiculously overpowered attacks and Anime styled spectacle that Dragon Ball Z is renowned for.
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Royal Standard Poodle Monniet at home with LR in Falls Village, CT.
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Okay Uncle Tauren, "YAWWWWNNN, what's next in my training?"
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And why?
There was a McDonald's across from our high school; it was a great place to grab some lunch, because it was served within seconds of ordering, which meant that you still had time for a few rounds of euchre.
Twenty years on, I admit I don't go into MacDonald's all that often anymore. I like Wendy's choices because they have better salads and baked potatoes, all of which are theoretically easier on my no-longer-high-school-figure. However, when we are headed up Highway 400 to the boat, the one in Barrie is a great place to stop and let our dog Jasper have a run. Sometimes, I pop in, usually for one of those trusty old favourites such as a Big Mac or a bacon and egg McMuffin. Or at least I used to. I was astounded when the Big Mac took over five minutes to be served. Heads would have rolled in the old days. I know this because my best friend was the swing manager at that one across from the high school.
Fool me once, shame on you. Serve me slow twice, shame on me. The very next visit, the bacon and egg McMuffin took 12 minutes. We're sorry for the wait. Move along.
What I cannot figure out is why.
In the old days there was more production for the bin, in case of demand. This I also know because if I stopped in at the end of my friend's swing shift, there was usually something left over. Perhaps because the product line is so much broader, there is nothing cooked until it is ordered. Still, Wendy's chili on a baked potato is quickly served.
It is a very busy McDonald's…lots of buses stop here. That should be incentive to be very efficient. Oddly, it is apparently not.
It is not a staffing issue, because there are a lot of people there milling around behind the counter. It might be a management issue, because as I observe them for 12 minutes some of the staff do not appear to be doing all that much.
Whatever the reason, I don't stop there any more. Instead, I go on to the Lick's Hamburgers further up the road. There, at least I will be entertained with great music and a smile while I wait for my freshly cooked hamburger to come up, prepared exactly the way I want it.
Lesson- if it can't be fast, then it should at least be an event.
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The school counseling program--or the Student Services Department as it is called here at Sanchez--is vital to the success of the students we serve. As we strive as a campus to meet the needs of our students, we use a two-fold approach by addressing their academic and socio-emotional needs.
Sanchez makes decisions by looking at as many angles as possible. The decision-making team is diverse as it consists of the Principal, Dean of Instruction, Dean of Students, and Student Services Coordinator. This structure contributes to student success and school safety.
Looking at the American School Counselor Association National Model, we feel that our school counseling model aligns, and as we continue to grow, our goal is to provide the best comprehensive counseling program to our students. The counseling department is integral to our campus, supporting one of our main goals in our Campus Improvement Plan. The counseling team supports the implementation of the SWPBIS-School Wide Positive Behavior Intervention System by offering wraparound services that support our students academically, behaviorally, and social-emotionally. The school would not be successful without such a strong team of dedicated staff.
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The CLT's members are selected based on their role in the school and their ability to implement ideas and disseminate information back to their respective departments. The school principal ultimately has the discretion to add or remove members in collaboration with the school administrative team. Representatives are leaders of Professional Learning Communities (PLC's) on our campus.
The feedback and input drive the Student Services Department in an effort to meet the ever-changing needs of a dynamic school system. Being knowledgeable about the school's strengths and weakness allows our counseling team to effectively build supports to advocate for, educate, and serve our students, families, and staff. The CLT's voice in the conversation allows other stakeholders to understand what we are doing to impact our school community as well as how they can support our department. When all parties regularly communicate and work together toward common goals, we can affect change.
Category 3: School Climate and Safety
The school counselor's role in the School Safety Plan/Crisis Plan is two-fold. Since a school counselor is on the administration team, they have direct responsibility in some decision-making processes, assisting in training staff and implementing safety procedures. In addition, they offer support services needed after a crisis has occurred to impacted students, families, and staff. The Student Services Coordinator is responsible for assigned areas for lock-down drills and fire-drills. Furthermore, counselors collaborate in drafting school-wide communications such as letters and call outs to students, parents, staff, and community in the event of an emergency.
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The Student Services Coordinator is the case manager for students who have been accepted into the Youth LEAD program. This program provides jail diversion as well as targeted wrap-around services for students who have committed an offense off campus. Eligibility is based on a list of infractions approved by the local district attorney's office, and referrals are made by the campus police and authorized by the school principal. We are one of two campuses nationwide chosen to pilot this program.
The role of the counseling department, specifically the case manager, is to provide weekly one-on-one counseling sessions; make referrals for substance use, anger management, or other support groups; provide off-site referrals for more intensive mental health services; provide support for families.
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In partnership with CrimeStoppers of Houston, we provide guidance lessons and assemblies for each grade level that are age-appropriate and relevant. For the 2018-2019 school year, the following topics are being covered:
Middle School
6th Grade - beNICE (mental health overview)
7th Grade - Cyber Safety
8th Grade - Sexual Misconduct
High School
9th Grade –Teen Dating Safety
10th Grade – Human Trafficking
11th Grade –Domestic Violence
12th Grade – Prom Safety
School-Wide Counselor Led
Drug and Alcohol Awareness (ie: Dangers of Synthetic Marijuana, Red Ribbon Week Activities)
LGBT+ Awareness (Diversity and Inclusion)
Mental Health Awareness
Bullying Prevention
Example 3: The Opportunity Space (An alternative to traditional In-School Suspension)
The Opportunity Space (OPR) addresses barriers that prevent youth from performing well academically, socially, and behaviorally. Academic instruction by a certified teacher, paired with counseling interventions allow for a holistic approach to student success. Students are assigned OPR for violations of our school code of conduct. The counseling department works alongside the Dean of Students and AAMA's Prevention and Counseling Team to ensure that restorative practices and trauma-informed care are a foundation for the intervention. Students receive four hours of academic instruction, one hour of lunch, and two hours of integrative counseling.
Example 4: Implementation of Prevention, Early Detection, and Support Groups
Our school model and comprehensive school counseling program emphasize the importance of early detection and prevention. We partner with a variety of agencies that specialize in targeting specific behavioral interventions, such as Anger Management through the Harris Center and Positive Actions through Community Family Centers. Additionally, the school uses prevention programs like DiNo, which introduces students to responsible behaviors, utilizing certified prevention specialists to educate youth about the dangers of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and gang involvement.
Example 5: Teacher, Student, and Parent Education
The Student Services Coordinator has been trained in the "Emotional Backpack Project" training curriculum. The Emotional Backpack Project aims to infuse mental health into school culture by providing education and advocacy services to parents, teachers, and students so that every child feels supported and able to come to school ready to learn. This project is unique in that it has elements for educators, parents, and students. Each group is addressed to fully change the culture in our schools. Disseminating information and resources is not only essential so that people know what to look for and how to access help but also because awareness helps reduce stigmatization. The modules used in this curriculum include mental health, suicide prevention, and trauma. Utilizing these toolkits will assist in creating a tolerant and understanding school culture when it comes to unhealthy behaviors that might stem from mental health or trauma.
In the graph labeled "Discipline Trends for 2017-2018 and 2018-2019, 1st Quarter," a decrease in submitted and processed referrals is shown as well as a decrease in out-of-school suspensions. Last year, there were no direct counseling discipline interventions while this year, the data shows a significant number of targeted behavioral interventions that assisted in the decline of office referrals and out-of-school suspensions.
Discipline Trends for 2017-2018 and 2018-2019, 1st Quarter
Category 4: Student Results
For example, last year, the counseling team noticed that there was an increase in the number of eighth graders engaging in non-suicidal self-harm. We were able to get information out to parents on warning signs and what to be on the look-out for and invite them to receive additional resources if needed; we had targeted, small-group interventions with students, made appropriate referrals for more intensive support if needed, and engaged in dialogue with teachers and staff.
The counseling team is already noticing a trend this school year of anxiety for our high school students. Not only are we noticing this trend, but we also have information that breaks it down to social anxiety paired with mental health diagnoses. By logging all of our meetings and interactions with students, we can get a clearer idea of what we can do to support student success. Each year, we strive to improve how we collect data. Last year, we started comprehensive student, parent, and staff surveys (in lieu of informal surveys). We are looking forward to collecting survey results at the end of this year to get a better idea of how students and staff think we are doing and ideas on how to improve our department. All of the work we do to ensure data is being used to guide our program relates to the Texas Standards and program goals set by our department and campus.
Goal Statement 1
Data for the goal and graph came from the PEIMS snapshot data of the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years.
The primary goal for our school is academic success. Students who drop out do so likely because of barriers they are facing at school or home. Counselors have the tools and resources available to assist in these instances and provide support to students so they will graduate. These students often feel overwhelmed in different areas. The following are some of the counseling interventions used to aid in the reduction of our campus dropout rate:
- Counselors oversee the Pregnancy Related Services program that assists pregnant students and teen moms with education, counseling, and case management. Students have a strong support system at the school that includes free daycare for their children and homebound services.
- Counselors work closely with dropout prevention specialists to assist with student needs that are causing them to miss school. They also track hours that students must make up in order to meet graduation requirements. In addition, counselors often engage students in meaningful ways to make up the hours, promoting accountability (i.e. field trip to the Youth Leadership Summit).
- One counselor is also the McKinney-Vento Liasion for the campus. This counselor supports students and families with barriers such as transportation, uniforms, case management, and emotional counseling to ensure that their needs are being met at school. The counselor also makes referrals to help the family transition back into stable living conditions.
- Some counselors oversee the case management and counseling support services for our Youth LEAD Program. This initiative diverts the school-to-prison pipeline and allows second chances in lieu of expulsion so that students will remain in school.
- Counselors, in collaboration with the Dean of Students, are also responsible for identifying students who struggle with substance use. Our campus has a residential treatment facility for boys ages 13-17 as well as outpatient services for all youth. The counseling department works closely with licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors to ensure our students get the treatment needed while continuing their education at our campus.
- Finally, counselors monitor graduation plans and take into account students' needs for credit recovery courses and early graduation as well as extenuating circumstances that might cause a student to drop out if not addressed. Individualized counseling and wrap-around services are available for a variety of student needs.
Dropout Rate Comparisons for the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 School Years
Goal Statement 2
Data for the goal and graph were derived from our school counselor data tracking system during the first quarters of the 2017-2018 school year and the 2018-2019 school year.
The goal was selected based on previous data that indicated a deficiency in this area as compared to Texas standards. Our department was restructured to have such a significant increase in guidance counseling. The increased amount of guidance correlated to a higher number of students being tested for college readiness, which resulted in a greater number of students enrolled in dual credit courses and applying to four-year universities.
For example, the guidance sessions listed in the spreadsheet below directly contributed to 30 of 99 seniors, 30% signing up to take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) as compared to 0% last of last year's senior class. Additionally, at this time, we have had 47 out of 99 seniors take their TSI (Texas Success Initiative) test. Last year, only 17 out of 86 students tested.
We are seeing an increase in student engagement across the board. After a visit from the University of Houston Downtown's President, we had an influx of students immediately coming to seek assistance in applying to UHD, 25 out of 99 students of the Class of 2018. Without the presence of the counseling department and the relationships we are building with the students, the culture of our school would stagnate.
The chart labeled "Guidance Activities 2018-2019 (1st Quarter)" gives examples of the activities the counseling team has done so far.
The chart labeled "Counseling Data Breakdown by Code - 1st Quarter Guidance Comparisons" shows a 533% increase in just this quarter alone. Additionally, the chart notes a 176% increase in college and career readiness that has also contributed to the increase in student engagement.
Guidance Activities 2018-2019 (1st Quarter)
Counseling Data Breakdown by Code - 1st Quarter Guidance Comparisons
Category 5: Major Achievements
- The counseling department applied for and received a Best Practices Demonstration Grant for $50,000 through Mental Health America—Center for School Behavioral Health to assist with implementation of our school-wide PBIS initiative.
- Sanchez Charter was the recipient of the Texas 21st Century Grant, Cycle 10, through the Harris County Department of Education. The grant is a three-year commitment with $125,000 awarded each year. The counseling department's wrap-around services as part of AAMA's model significantly impacted our standing in the application process.
- Sanchez Charter was chosen as the first pilot for the Community Health Choice Scholarship Program. The counseling department's individualized planning for students and attention to potential barriers allowed us to stand out among other schools who were being considered.
- Certificate of Achievement – Sanchez Charter was recognized for "dedication and commitment to improving the lives of students" during National School Counseling Week by Mental Health America.
- Bronze Level Recognition – Sanchez Charter was recognized for this distinction by Mental Health America as outlined below:
· District is a Center Collaborative member for at least one full academic year
· District is implementing 5 to 10 Center recommendations
· At least one district representative attends 60% of the Center Collaborative meetings
· At least one district representative attends 40% of the Learning Community meetings
· At least one district representative has attended an additional Center-organized event or learning opportunity
· At least 1 district staff member attends the annual Center conference
· 50% or more of district staff has received training on signs and symptoms of mental health challenges and suicide prevention
- Above and Beyond Award – Kristin Reyes, Student Services Coordinator, was presented an award for Humanitarian Efforts with Hurricane Harvey during National Women's History Month from Texas Southern University.
- Jessica Serna, our College and Career Advisor, completed training and is now a certified Financial Coach through Central New Mexico Community College, CNM Ingenuity, Inc.
- Professional presentation by Kristin Reyes, Student Services Coordinator, at the Harris County Department of Education, Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators on the topic of mental health.
- Leadership Role – Kristin Reyes, the Student Services Coordinator, is a member of the Campus Administrative Team. The other members include the school principal and two assistant principals.
- Kristin Reyes, the Student Services Coordinator, has been certified in Trauma and Grief Component Therapy, TGCTA, through the Trauma and Grief Center at Texas Children's Hospital. Trauma groups were not only facilitated at our main campus but also extended to our north campus as well as a local Houston ISD school that did not have adequate access to services.
- The counseling department has established an internship program and practicum site for local university interns. We host students majoring in counseling, social work, and marriage and family counseling for graduate-level practicums. This includes supervision and 100-200 clinical hours each semester.
Category 6: Community Partnerships/Resources
Community Partners - Academic Domain
While we utilize many partners, some impact our students on a greater scale than others; however, we feel as if it is important to recognize all of our partners because they all have a part in our students' successes.
Our primary academic partner is Houston Community College (HCC). They provide no-cost college courses for our high school students and paid adjunct professor positions for our qualified instructors to teach their courses, and they assist students with transitioning, starting in middle school with the Upward Bound Program for our 8th and 9th graders through dual credit and then from high school often into their system as adult learners.
Community Health Choice (CHC) is another key partner because they have piloted a program on our campus to provide 100% of tuition and fees for our students who are seeking certification programs through HCC. This program is open to students who are Community members. Community mentors students and holds monthly advising meeting for all members of their program to help them succeed in their chosen career path.
Community Health Choice
The Cristina Project
Anonymous Donors
Dual Credit
Houston Community College
Financial Aid and Advising
Familias Immigrantes Estudiantes Lucha (FIEL)
Cafe College
Texas Southern University - TRIO Program
Summer Programs
University of Houston Downtown -- Houston Pre-freshman Enrichment Program
Upward Bound Summer Program
Community Partners - Career Domain
Obtaining real-world experience can be a challenge sometimes, but thanks to our community partners, our students have opportunities to get out into the community and learn from professionals.
Genesys Works is an amazing opportunity for students to apply for internships, complete a summer training program, and then get paid work during their senior year in the field of Information Technology, Engineering, or Business/Accounting for half a day on weekdays.
HCC's BridgeYear allows the careers to enter the schools, setting up four different simulation labs that allow students to get a snapshot of what it's like to work in various fields. Students are able to rotate through the simulations and get a better idea as to what they could be interested in doing. ASVAB testing is offered to all of our Juniors and Seniors so that they can find out what their career aptitudes are. Representatives come back and discuss the results with the students and have Q&A sessions so the students are even more engaged and knowledgeable about their potential career pathways.
Career Exploration
Houston Community College BridgeYear
ASVAB Career Exploration Program
Escalera - Shell Job Shadowing
Genesys Works
Certification Pathways
Community Family Centers, Adult Education Division
Workshops and Training
Starbucks - Interview Workshops
Community Partners - Personal/Social Domain
Partnering with community agencies allows our department to reach more youth since many of our students have barriers to engaging in services outside of school. Transportation, lack of insurance, stigma, and work schedules are just a few of the reasons that parents give for not following through with off-campus referrals. We pride ourselves on a model that provides wrap-around services for our students and families. If their psychological needs are not being met, then they often struggle academically, which could lead to dropouts or behavioral struggles, ending with suspension or even expulsion.
The Harris Center has done a great job at working with our students who suffer from anger, impulsivity, and anxiety. A clinician meets with our students once per week and conducts process groups while also teaching coping strategies and stress reduction--they even have yoga class once a month. The students have had an overwhelmingly positive response to this group.
Mental Health America should definitely be noted because they have impacted our school on many levels for students, parents, and staff. The Emotional Backpack Project, conferences and Professional Development, grant opportunities, and monthly collaboratives are just a few of the ways MHA has been a benefit to our department and campus.
Mental Health
Mental Health America - Center for School Behavioral Health
The Harris Center
Re:mind - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Education, Prevention, and Early Detection
Community Family Centers - Positive Actions
Planned Parenthood - GetReal Sex Education
Houston Youth LEAD - City of Houston
Catholic Charities - Parenting Classes
Chick-fil-A - Leadership Academy
Basic Needs
Houston Food Bank - Backpack Buddies Program
Life Houston - Formula, Diapers
Internship Program
University of Houston Graduate School of Social Work
St. Thomas University
The Lovett Center
University of Houston Clear Lake
Category 7: Parent Collaboration
Parents are engaged in our campus in a variety of ways. Our parent liaison hosts monthly parent engagement activities, including, but not limited to, social gatherings, workshops, training, and guest speakers. The counseling team's role is to provide the parent-facing modules for guidance. Through the use of the Emotional Backpack Curriculum, parents are informed on mental health, suicide prevention, and trauma with modules that are intended for parent audiences. Parents are surveyed to determine topics of interest or concern. For example, last year, many parents were concerned about new immigration policies and DACA. So, we hosted a special workshop on SB4 (Senate Bill 4) and DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals).
Additionally, parent meetings are held each semester in the evenings for college readiness and Financial Aid assistance. We also hold a transition meeting for our eighth-grade students' parents to inform them about what their children can expect in high school since Sanchez is a 6-12 campus. Endorsements are reviewed and parents and students can get any questions answered before signing their four-year plans.
Responsive Services
We understand that a healthy family system is essential to promote a student's holistic well-being, so keeping families in the loop about their child's successes and barriers at school creates a trusting relationship that fosters a positive school climate. With that in mind, our school counseling program engages parents in responsive services in a variety of ways:
1) Counselors hold emergency parent meetings when a student is experiencing a crisis on campus (i.e. suicidal ideation). Additionally, parents are asked to come in to speak with counselors when students disclose self-harm or any type of abuse or neglect in which the parent is not the alleged perpetrator. We give resources to parents and follow up to ensure the parents have successfully utilized them. We also inform parents of our support services on campus, and we work together with the student to determine which referrals are most appropriate.
> Informed consents are sent home for parents to sign for all small-group counseling.
2) Walk-in family counseling is available at no cost through our licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Intern on Fridays.
3) Our Youth LEAD Jail Diversion Program offers case management and counseling for families signed up for the program.
Individual Planning
Engaging parents in individual planning allows parents, students, and counselors to collaborate to help the students reach their academic goals. We have a unique opportunity to start working with students from 6th grade to graduation, which allows us to get to know our them and their parents very well. The following are a few ways in which we engage parents in individual planning:
1) Starting in 6th grade, we have a special orientation for new students and parents that gives an overview of what can be expected and showcases opportunities they will have in middle school and high school so they can get an idea of what pathways they might be interested in.
2) Seventh graders get a career-interest survey, and results are shared with parents to get an idea of what endorsement/clusters they might align to before choosing a graduation plan in eighth grade.
3) Eighth-grade parent meetings are held with students to help choose the best plan for them.
4) We educate ninth- and tenth-grade parents about dual credit, college readiness testing, and upcoming internship and scholarship opportunities. The counselors guide the parents as to what courses are offered on our campus as well as opportunities for off-campus coursework. Parents are invited to go on college field trips with their child if they are interested.
5) Eleventh- and twelfth-grade parents work closely with their students on Financial Aid and scholarships through workshops and individual sessions. Students who are not on track for graduation are invited to individualized meetings that outline deficiencies with plans and how to get back on track or present alternative options. Seniors who have to utilize the Individual Graduation Committee have required parent meetings to ensure they are aware of the implication of the students not passing their STAAR exams or completing their projects.
6) Counselors are also responsible for Section 504 and the individualized planning required to ensure student needs are being met. In addition, counselors are involved in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings through the Special Education Department.
Support and Communication
System support for parents is available through the workshops mentioned above, individual or family counseling and planning, and invitations to conferences and community engagement events. Our staff also advocates on behalf of the parents and act as mediators to assist them in navigating school systems, teacher conferences, discipline proceedings, special education/504 processes, and much more.
Our robust after-school program, Center for Afterschool, Summer, and Enrichment for Kids, or CASE, allows students to attend a diverse schedule of clubs and tutorials before and after school five days per week. Counselors are involved in identifying students and letting parents know the options for activities.
Communication to parents occurs through a variety of channels. Social media (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) have shown to be the most effective. However, we still have mailouts, callouts, and our monthly newsletter. For very important events and opportunities, we make personalized phone calls to parents.
Counseling Materials as mandated in Texas Education Code (TEC) 33.004 (b) are previewed at orientation each school year including an overview of guidance and services offered for the school year. Additionally, these materials are in a binder and held at the counseling reception center easily accessible for parents to review during school hours. Additional copies of consent forms and opt-out forms are also available.


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There's nothing like a bowl of traditional spaghetti and meatballs, right? Most of us grew up thinking that was the best meal ever created. How would you feel about lightening up those meatballs? Just a bit. Let's try some chicken instead of beef. It's pretty darn good.
If you are able to find Italian chicken sausage at your local market, that's the one to choose. We are so fortunate to have a Whole Foods nearby and they offer their own mild chicken sausage. If you can't find the chicken variety, go ahead and try making these with the pork version. The flavor will be similar …you'll just have to rename them as chicken & pork meatballs!
All ingredients are gathered in one large bowl. Then gently combined with a fork. The ground chicken is very tender and mixes easily. The formed meatballs fit on one large baking sheet and hang out in the oven for about forty-five minutes. That's it. No muss, no fuss.
At this point, these beauties are fully cooked and ready to enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce. To take things a step further, let's continue on with some homemade marinara. It's worth your time to give these guys a chance to swim around in some delicious tomato sauce for awhile.
When prepping your vegetables, it is important that they be finely chopped. They are meant to flavor the sauce, not to add chunkiness. That's why I recommend that you grate the carrot. Once the sauce is finished simmering, the veggies should have "melted away." You may not notice pieces of vegetables at this point but you can't miss the added flavor.
Try to find San Marzano tomatoes for this one. They really are superior in texture and flavor. I use the whole plum tomatoes and break them up with my hand. We like the texture of the finished sauce to be rustic. If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can choose crushed tomatoes. Or use an immersion blender before adding the meatballs to the pot.
If I have some fresh celery leaves hangin' out in my fridge, I'll add them to the sauce for extra flavor. Totally optional. Just be sure to remove them when done, along with the bay leaves.
Now you just have to decide which way to go with these. Will it be spaghetti & meatballs? Or maybe you're in the mood for a meatball sandwich. That will be up to you.
chicken meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 pound mild Italian chicken sausage (casing removed)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese (2 ounces)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (2 ounces)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped (5 ounces / 1 cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped (2 ounces / 1/2 cup)
- 1 carrot, peeled and shredded (4 ounces / 1 cup)
- pinch of chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 - 28 ounce cans plum tomatoes
- 2 dried bay leaves
- handful of celery leaves (optional)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the ground chicken and sausage in a large mixing bowl, along with the remaining meatball ingredients. Combine gently with a large fork. Form meatballs, with your hands, to measure about 1 3/4 to 2 inches in diameter. Place them, with a small space between each meatball, on the prepared baking sheet. You should have a total of 28 to 30 meatballs.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned. Meatballs can be served with your favorite dipping sauce or simmered in tomato sauce.
In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and garlic. Saute' until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, thyme, salt & pepper. Saute' until all vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
Break up the tomatoes with your hand or roughly chop them. Add the tomatoes to the pot along with the juice. Add the bay leaves (plus optional celery leaves) and meatballs. Simmer for 40 minutes. Remove bay leaves and celery leaves; discard. Add grated romano cheese and mix well. Continue to simmer for additional 20 minutes.


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Redoubt News has published an announcement of Glenneda Zuiderveld's candidacy for the Idaho House of Representatives, District 25, Seat A.
Small business owner and Jerome resident Glenneda Zuiderveld has announced her candidacy for Idaho Legislative House Seat A in District 25.
Zuiderveld is a graduate from Jerome High School. She and her husband Tom have been married for 32 years, and have 3 sons, two of which have served their country in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Zuiderveld, along with her husband, have been small business owners for over 25 years. This adds to her understanding of the issues her constituents face on a daily basis.
"I believe that there needs to be more audits on spending to see where we can make effective cuts, saving taxpayers money. A good business person knows that you do not keep putting money toward things that do not produce positive results," Zuiderveld tells us.
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Meet the Senior Team
Andy Robinson
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
I founded You First in February 2014 with two clear objectives:
- To enable people with learning disabilities and/or autism to build and grow their lives in a way that is meaningful and makes sense to them
- To develop a workforce that feels supported, valued and provides quality support
This vision comes from a deep personal commitment to equality. Everyone has the right to equal life chances and You First works to empower people to make those choices for themselves. It's not about staff providing choice, it's about people realising they have the right and the ability to make choices. That's empowerment. That's powerful and transforming stuff!
Focusing on ambition and aspiration You First has seen people taking control and transforming their lives and it is an absolute privilege to have played a role in so many people's development and personal growth.
Trevor Holmes
Chief Finance Officer
I am a Director of You First alongside Andy Robinson and my role is to look after the CIC's finances.
You First is a Social Enterprise, a "not for private profit" organisation but we exist in a very real market place where the fiscal pressures are real, challenging and felt. Careful financial management supports organisational growth and this in turn supports the realisation of the You First vision.
Whilst my head may be buried in spreadsheets and real time bookkeeping I do this to support You First to not only provide high quality support but also to drive up standards in social care more generally.
NatHalie John
Operational Director
I have worked in social care settings for over 30 years, starting out many years ago as a Nurse in a long stay hospital, supporting people to move into the community.
Over the years there have been many changes to the way people with disability are supported, and I've been privileged to play a part in that story in a range of senior roles. These roles have been in positions across the sector including mental health, transforming care, supported employment, shared lives and short breaks.
I have been part of the You First story for three years, in a part time capacity. Joining the organisation full time is giving me the opportunity to be part of an organisation that truly puts the people supported at the centre of their support.
Liza Leonard
Team Manager
I returned to full time employment after my youngest child started school full-time, taking a role with a local learning disability college in a Waking Night capacity. During this time I found I had found my vocation and progressed into a Learning Support role quickly after this.
I joined You First Support Services around three years ago as a Support Worker and have held a number of roles for the company during this time, evidencing the organisations commitment to staff progression. This has enabled me to increase my experience and knowledge through the various opportunities I have been afforded.
I enjoy my role with You First as I believe the organisation allows us to work closely with customers and their families building a strong relationship that allows us to meet the needs of the customer and putting their family's minds at ease.
Samantha Ball-Shead
Team Manager
I joined You First in April 2016 as a Support Worker.
This is a sector I have always wanted to work in and as soon as I started I knew that I had found the job for me; I absolutely love my job! It has been a real joy to me to see people with learning disabilities and/or autism grow in confidence and truly demonstrate autonomy.
Fortunately I have been able to progress professionally within You First and as such I have a commitment to support staff members to reach their potential and grow professionally. Supporting staff in this way is key to You First delivering upon its vision.


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Changing weather patterns mean meteorology is more important than ever
–Julian Hunt is former Director-General of the UK Met Office, and a Visiting Professor at Delft University of Technology. The opinions expressed are his own.–
Since the 1990s, the United Kingdom has celebrated National Science and Engineering Week every year to coincide with World Meteorological Day (which this year is Sunday 23 March). This is fitting, given that meteorologists, whose original interest was more in the effects of outer space (especially meteors and lightning) than weather, work with scientists and engineers ever more closely, both in the use of modern measurement techniques and in making conceptual advances in mathematics and physics.
Some of the first applications of telegraph in the 1850s, radio around 1910 and satellites in the 1960s were for transmitting and measuring weather data. The Oxford University and Harwell teams designed and installed some of the earliest micro-wave temperature instruments on U.S. Tiros satellites.
Although Lee Fry Richardson's idea of numerical weather forecasting began in the 1920s with great inaccuracies, these led to Edward Norton Lorenz's understanding of chaos in the 1960s and modern mathematical methods for minimising errors and making best of weather data.
In the last decade, new instruments such as the UCL-led Cryosat satellite, are no longer passive receivers of data, but also send penetrating radar signals downwards that can track arctic ice, flood waters and the surface layers of the oceans.
Measurements of lightning and the fluctuations in the upper atmosphere that used to be applied mainly to radio communication are now used to study dynamic connections with weather and the upper ocean. A number of Russian institutes, and in the Netherlands Delft University of Technology, are now applying this approach for detecting and making predictions of earth tremors and even earthquakes.
The UK Met Office, which in 2014 will be installing one of the largest computers in Europe, collaborates with other Met services across the world, to make weather predictions up to 10 days ahead with more detail than ever before.
The most severe tests of the system of measurements, computation, forecasting (which means assessing likely accuracy) and communication to users, arise in extreme conditions. This year the systems succeeded in giving reliable forecasts in Europe of high winds, unprecedented periods of rain, and exceptional waves.
The unusual features of these conditions needed new explanations by meteorologists, which are now shared with the public and politicians as soon as they emerge from the lab. Jet streams and polar vortices add to the familiar stress on weather fronts: lows and highs.
As well as other even more severe storms around the world with unusual features, such as the disastrous typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines last November, other unusual weather events were associated with very low wind speeds, such as the extended periods when atmospheric pollution in Asian cities exceeded the international health standards by 10 to 20 times.
Predictions are now reverting to conditions of the 1950s and 1960s when concentrations of air-borne particles were so high that the meteorology in the lower atmosphere is changed; the sunlight does not penetrate; there is less upward mixing and concentrations keep increasing. Meteorologists are working with chemists and health specialists to help identify the sources of pollution, such as power plants, urban traffic, shipping, and forest fires, how the pollutants react in the atmosphere, and their health impacts.
Last month, legislators from more than 50 countries met in the U.S. Senate with scientific experts and UN officials to review steps being taken in 66 countries (which collectively account for around 90% of global carbon emissions) where there is now legislation and regulation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. U.S. Senator Markey explained how in the U.S., regulations and new technologies should lead to reduced emissions from efficient transportation and reduced reliance on coal.
However, there are disagreements between countries about which technologies are appropriate and safe; the United Kingdom is pushing ahead with research on all aspects of low carbon energy systems including nuclear fission and fusion, while other countries are focusing on an eclectic mix of highly polluting coal and non-polluting renewables.
It was impressive to hear politicians grilling scientists from the Royal Society and the U.S. National Academy of Sciences about likely changes to the climate in their own countries caused by these emissions, and hearing their concerns about the severe impacts from storms, droughts and high temperatures that they are already experiencing.
Just after this meeting, new weather reports from the eastern Pacific indicated that the El Nino pattern of higher surface temperatures could be returning within the next year to add to the concerns of in tropical regions.
These important debates underline exactly why World Meteorological Day and National Science and Engineering Week must be occasions for reflection on the future. Indeed, meteorology is now more important than ever in thinking through the sometimes difficult decisions that will be needed to plan for the changing weather patterns, and extreme conditions, we face in coming decades.
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'The Walking Dead,' Season 4, Episode 14, 'The Grove': TV Recap
Of all the sick, demented things that have happened in the zombie apocalypse on "The Walking Dead," it's hard to imagine any as shocking and sad as seeing insane little Lizzie standing over the sister she just stabbed to death, no concept of what she'd just done, fully expecting her to "come back." Carol being forced to kill Lizzie was a close second.
There's really no two ways about it, this was one of the sickest episodes of "The Walking Dead" in its entire run. All the darkest crevices of the human psyche come out in tonight's episode, "The Grove," and while it's one thing when you see a character like the Governor do shocking, demented things, it's far more upsetting and uncomfortable to see a child, a little girl, doing them. But that's where this show went tonight. It's hard to imagine any other show on television would go that dark. You really have a build an audience up for it, because it's not an easy thing to swallow at all.


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Cradle High Rise Window Cleaning
What does cradle access involve?
Cradle cleaning is used for high-rise buildings and grounds where it is possible to affix pulleys. Descending the façade of the building in a cradle, our professional operatives are suspended by high-strength cables, enabling a first-class clean to every part of your property's exterior.
Is the cradle access service right for my building?
If it is possible to fix pulleys to your building, cradle cleaning may be the right solution for you. There is a variety of window cleaning cradles, and each one is designed to fulfil specific needs. At Aquamark, we have a wide range of cradles, and so offer our clients a free consultation and site survey in order to determine the best one for your building.
N.B. Where buildings have bespoke cradle systems, Aquamark will invest time and resources into tailored training for its operatives.
What are the benefits of the cradle access service?
No height restrictions
A highly safe window cleaning solution
Minimal disruption
All legal criteria met by cradle operatives
Fully trained and certified staff
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President Trump has said he can "relate" to the pain of federal employees who are unable to pay their bills due to the ongoing government shutdown. During a press gathering outside the White House on Sunday, Trump was asked about those struggling workers, and he said: "I can relate, and I'm sure that the people that are on the receiving end will make adjustments, they always do, and they'll make adjustments." "People understand exactly what's going on," Trump added. "But many of those people that won't be receiving a paycheck, many of those people agree 100 percent with what I'm doing."
Source: Trump on federal workers not getting paid during shutdown: 'I can relate' – AOL News


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Anthony Pack
"Miss Claire" Sculpture
$ 325.00
Bring home this adorable sculpture by Anthony Pack. "Miss Claire" is made of reclaimed materials including silverware, tin, and wood.
Approximately 8 inches tall, 7 inches wide, and 6.25 inches deep.
Due to the nature of handmade items, products received may look different than the item pictured.


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Don't sit at home alone – come & join us we are a very friendly Club.
New members always welcome, we have Dances as well as Coffee, pub, games, Trivia & darts nights, meals out, & lots more. Come & see. Dance at Conservative club first Friday of each month at 8pm – pop along and join.
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App Profiles
The GIPHY App Looks Fun. Is it Safe?
A complete app review for parents.
What is the GIPHY App?
Description: The GIPHY App is an entire library of GIFs (short, looping videos) and stickers that are easily accessed via phone. It lets users search any number of topics, categories, and phrases and will display a wide selection of GIFs, animated stickers, and Emojis for the perfect reaction or conversation starter whether via iMessage, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, or other social media channels.
Corporate website: https://giphy.com/
Category: Photo & Video
APP Store rating: 17+ due to
- Infrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive Themes
- Infrequent/Mild Horror/Fear Themes
- Infrequent/Mild Profanity or Crude Humor
- Infrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
- Unrestricted Web Access (this is key)
- Infrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References
What do Parents Need to Know About GIPHY?
GIPHY is more than just gifs! It now includes 30-second short-form videos.
GIPHY is fun. GIFs can be hilarious. The app can be a fun way to communicate with friends without actually using words! There are a lot of fun and silly GIFs out there along with cool animated stickers.
Lots of creative people have made conversing digitally more entertaining for all of us with the use of GIPHY. The comedy factor is a big draw for a lot of users who enjoy using humor as they dialogue.
GIPHY allows easy access to inappropriate content. Sexualized content and crude humor is everywhere. GIFs are tagged, which includes "sexy," "girls," "naked," "booty" and others.
Although we didn't find any pornographic GIFs in the app, it does include the source website on each GIF. This means easy navigation to Reddit, Imgur, and other mature websites without ever leaving the app. This is the "unrestricted web access" that earns the app its 17+ rating.
Related post: 3 Reasons to Turn off the App Store
GIPHY Arcade. Microgames (think games like what used to be on old flip phones) can be created and played at arcade.giphy.com (not available on the app…yet). Games are customized by the type of game, background, characters, and music. GIPHY is monetizing the new feature as well (Wendy's nuggets are an option for your game's hero).
The bottom line: Is the GIPHY app safe for kids?
This app is rated 17+ in the app store for a reason! It would be good for parents, with kids under 18, to be aware if their kids have the app and discuss how they're using it. Are you curious how to find apps that might be hidden on your child's phone? Here's how to discover if GIPHY might be hiding somewhere on your child's smart device:
- For an iPhone: go to the App Store app, select "Updates" in the lower right corner, then tap "Purchases" at the top, and this will show a complete inventory of every app that has been downloaded from the App Store with the Apple ID that the device is using.
- For Android: open the Google Play store app and tap the menu button (three lines). In the menu, tap My apps & games to see a list of apps currently installed on your device.


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Senator Lindsey Graham Announces 2016 Presidential Campaign
The candidates keep on coming! On June 1, the South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham became the latest politician to announce that he's running for president in 2016!
Senator Lindsey Graham, 59, must have felt left out after seeing Mike Huckabee, Rick Santorum and George Pataki all announce their 2016 Presidential Campaigns. The South Carolina politician announced his own presidential campaign on June 1, stating that he wants to replace the outgoing President Barack Obama in 2016.
Though Lindsey had hinted he was going to run for a while, he made it official on June 1, reports the Huffington Post. Lindsey announced his plans to run at an event in his hometown of Central, South Carolina. "I'm Lindsey Graham," the Senator told all his supporters, "and I'm running for President."
Wow! The 2016 Presidential race is getting overstuffed with candidates! Lindsey is the latest, but he's likely not the last. Lindsey attended the University of South Carolina, attaining his law degree. After graduating, he practiced law for the U.S. Air Force. He served the South Carolina Air National Guard from 1989 to 1995.
His political career started in 1992, when he was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1994. He was reelected four times – in 1996, 1998 and 2000. In 2002, when Senator Strom Thurmond retired, Lindsey succeeded to replace him. He was reelected to the Senate in both 2008 and 2014.
2016: The Candidates So Far
In addition to Mike Huckabee, Rick Santorum and George Pataki, Lindsey will face Carly Fiorna, Ben Carson, Rand Paul and Ted Cruz for the Republican nomination for president. On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have both announced campaigns.
What do you think about Lindsey Graham running for president, HollywoodLifers? Will you vote for him?
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2020 Audi RS5 Review, Engine, And Release Date – 2020 Audi RS5 is probably the most awaited automobiles that are generally acquiring released getting unveiled because of the design auto of 2019. Using this type of records, so many people are genuinely delighted applying this new arriving in the new car. The latest automobile itself might be having some exciting changes from the lot more old series and are making much more exciting feats than previously. Bearing this in mind, a number of the enhancements that will come about the range between the engine, interior as well as the exterior of the vehicle.
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Dim Sum at Spicy Court Chinese
During a recent visit to Sun Sui Wah we decided to start a gluttonous run through the vastness of Vancouver's top Dim Sum spots. Next stop…Spicy Court Chinese on Cambie at 41st.
Upon arrival, it was obvious that street parking nearby wasn't gonna happen. That meant only one thing…scary underground parking. Having read about Spicy Court's parkade, I got a tinge nervous. A parkade four levels deep with tiny stalls and no exit…yikes!
Spicy Court's spots are on the third level down. Being Sunday at peak hours, this is a ridiculous situation. With the upper two levels completely empty, Spicy's spots are near fully packed. Can't y'all work something out?
Funny. It was much easier getting out than getting back in some twenty or so dishes later.
As with Sun Sui Wah, we arrived on an early Sunday afternoon, absolutely famished. Even worse, Benzie and I had to wait for a couple of stragglers. Being somewhat polite diners, we held off ordering for fifteen minutes. When they still hadn't shown up, we chucked the politeness out the door and started ordering like it was a death row meal. As the first plate arrived, so did the other half of our crew.
Before the dishes arrived we were sure to grab a saucer of Spicy Court's fermented bean chili paste. This has a nice, dense flavour with a mighty kick. Perfect for virtually any dish. Especially this one:
When this hit the table I was worried that they were Wu Gok gone horribly wrong. Being the same shape and size with a similar looking filling, they looked like the Mexican Hairless version of my favorite Taro Dumpling. My fears were quickly allayed when our server returned to tell us these were the Deep Fried Filled Dumplings.
With a nice, chewy pocket, a filling of minced pork, scallion, mushroom and a bit of prawn, these were a good start to today's feast. A nice dollop of the chili-bean paste jacked them up two notches.
Compared to Sun Sui Wah's version, the Wu Gok here were easily the better dumpling…much closer to what Grand Dynasty had to offer. A nice, crispy exterior and a much tastier filling…a lot less pasty.
Next up are a pair of inconsistent Har Cheong Fun (Rice Rolls).
First, the Dried Scallop w/ Dried Shrimp Rice Roll. I had figured that this dish would be swimming with much more savory dried seafood flavor. Alas, not so much. Although the rice rolls were steamed well, nice and soft yet not falling to bits, the main ingredients were completely lost. The sea of soy drowned things out even further.
On the other hand, the Shrimp and Chive Rice Roll was popping with a load of fresh prawn. Solid, this was.
Speaking of popping prawns…
I've had Sui Mai (Steamed Pork and Shrimp Dumpling), I dunno, a couple of dozen times. Inevitably, there's 70% pork (hence the top billing) with a few bits of prawn. Spicy Court's version is the direct opposite. Virtually composed entirely of snappy prawn with a bit of pork and mushroom encased in a tender wrap. Fantastic stuff.
The Shrimp and Chive Spring Rolls were also tasty…in a greasy goodness type of way. Again, a good amount of prawn but in the end quite average.
For a much needed vegetable dish we opted for the Sauteed Garlic w/ Kai Choy. Good hits of garlic…fresh, juicy veg. But, like Natty said, the oyster sauce sauteed veggies are way better. She was probably right. These needed a little sumpin.
The Scallop and Prawns Pocket were quite good yet rather unwieldy. Well put together but a touch too long yielding a quite floppy dumpling. Similar, but so much better, were the Steamed Shrimp & Vegetable Dumpling.
These are extremely well-crafted dumplings in a ultra-tight package. A small fistful of crisp prawn jammed into its wrap with an added crunch from the water chestnuts. Near textural perfection.
The Peppercorn Salt Squid were rated "so-so" all around the table. A good and chewy bunch of squid…just lacking anything special. Another example of why a solid chili-bean paste can be so essential to the table.
Another dish with the "average" ranking were the Won-Tons in Chili Sauce. Nothing to see here. Just move along.
Much like the Steamed Spare-Rib in Black Bean Sauce at Sun Sui Wah, the Beef Short-Rib version here tasted incredible. Unfortunately, it was also similar in the amount of actual meat. The meat component here was less fatty, therefore the better dish. At $3.95, I really ought not complain too much.
Steamed and pan-fried dumplings are always fine but, every now and then, an added crunch seems in order. That first gum-searing bite of a proper deep-fried dumpling is a wonderful thing. Spicy Courts' Deep Fried Shrimp Wonton are some of the best I've come across.
There was quite a good pattern here, shrimp-wise. Of the half-dozen shrimp dishes today, each and every one was hefty with prawn. Not a bit of skimpiness in sight.
The Xiaolongbao went by almost unnoticed. A far-too-thick wrap and minimal soup make for a poor Soup Dumpling .
As if this massive load wasn't enough, it's time to hit up the dessert section. At this point no one had enough energy to utter a single "Noooo!" to the Dessert Queen.
The Dan Taat (Crispy Egg Tarts) looked flaky, creamy and delicious. I just couldn't manage to stuff one in. Next time.
I did manage to give the Coconut Pudding Cubes a shot. They packed a lot of flavor into these. As well as a lot of weight. Really, really dense.
On the flipside, the Chilled Mango Pudding…
Very light and beautifully presented, this was the perfect ending to an extremely large meal.
Admittedly, there were too many comparisons to Sun Sui Wah in this post. The Dim Sum there had as many highlights and lowlights as Spicy Court…the "Wows!" and "Mehs" were about equal. If I were to compare today's meal (or Sun Sui Wah's) to the one at Grand Dynasty…not even close.


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Make Every Breath Count
The 12th Annual Greg Chandler/Guy F. Solimano Memorial Golf Tournament
Join us at Deerfield Country Club on Sunday, June 9, 2019 for a little friendly competition. All proceeds will support pulmonary fibrosis research!
Golf Tournament & Dinner
Where: Deerfield Country Club
When: Sunday, June 9, 2019 | 12:00 PM
golf Registration
Prices as low as $110 for 18 holes with lunch, dinner, putting, driving practice, cart, and gift bag!
Support Pulmonary Fibrosis Research
Currently, 200,000 Americans are diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. Over 62,000 of those people live in New York State. In fact, more than 1,400 PF patients live in Monroe County. We are fortunate to have a prestigious research program, The University of Rochester Interstitial Lung Disease Center, right in Rochester, NY. This is the only program in Upstate New York that has received distinction as a Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation's Care Center Network. The GWC & GFS annual golf tournament is dedicated to donating funds to this important PF research. Join us for the 12th Annual Greg Chandler/Guy F. Solimano Memorial Golf Tournament on Sunday, June 9, 2019.
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis has no known cure. The condition causes scar tissue to develop on the lungs, affecting the ability to effectively transport oxygen to the bloodstream. The decreased oxygen levels and stiff scar tissue cause shortness of breath, persistent coughing, and loss of appetite. One person dies every 13 minutes from PF.
Tee'd Off at PF
Over the last 11 years of our golf tournament, we have raised over $250,000 for pulmonary fibrosis research. Are you ready to get tee'd off? Register to spend a day with friendly competition, food, a raffle, and more, all to help our family, friends, and neighbors breathe easier.
event day Details
18 hole registration starts at noon with free access to the driving range and putting green. 1:30pm Shotgun start, scramble format.
9 hole registration starts at 2:30pm with free access to the driving range and putting green. 3:30pm Shotgun start, scramble format.
Dinner registration begins at 5:00pm with dinner at 6:30pm.
Golf Packages Include:
- Golf Cart
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Putting Practice
- Putting Contest
- Driving Practice
- Golfer Gift Bag
- Challenges! Games! Prizes!
The 12th Annual Greg
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GWc & GFS Golf Tournament
Deerfield Country Club
100 Craig Hill Drive
Brockport, NY 14420
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#SHORT_RIGA: Baltic Student film analysis part II
In the framework of Baltic Student competition there will be a unique possibility to watch the films and to analyse them afterwards. A Q&A with the participants is also planned, which will give the public an opportunity to actively participate.
There will be four international experts participating.
Jukka-Pekka Laakso (Finland) – director of Tampere Film Festival.
Niels Fonseca (Denmark) – film and television script editor and lecturer.
Roberts Vinovskis (Latvia) – Lokomotive productions.
Wouter Jansen (Netherlands) – curator ISFF Go Short, founder at Some Shorts agency.
Short films in programme:
Dembava – by Laurynas Bareisa
Plenci – by Gatis Ungurs
To Light – by Nora Särak
Six feet above – Jānis Āblele
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Council Youth Strategy 2018-22
Strategy for Young People in Fairfield City 2018 - 2022
Through a wide range of initiatives, including the award-winning Bring It On! Festival and the Fairfield Youth Advisory Committee, Faifield City Council has provided opportunities for young people to be challenged and grow their skills, participate in community life and celebrate youth cultures.
Council has also invested in 'bricks and mortar' to create spaces for young people, including youth centres, skate parks and public art murals.
The purpose of the Strategy for Young People in Fairfield City 2018-2022 is to consolidate and build on these successful programs, provide strategic direction and formalise Council's commitment to the development and support of young people in Fairfield City.
The Strategy for Young People will contribute to the delivery of the Fairfield City Plan 2012-2022. It will also integrate with other strategies and plans of Council, and be included in our forward planning.