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Discussion Statement
Excellencies, colleagues, ladies and gentlemen. It is an honor to deliver on behalf of the Royal Government of Cambodia's (RGC's) development partners the remarks on Governance. These remarks and the accompanying document include the progress and problems in achieving the goals in Anti-Corruption Reform, Legal and Judicial Reform, Public Administration Reform, and Decentralization and De-Concentration Reform. I encourage the RGC to read closely the written statement that contains a comprehensive list of governance issues. We the development partners would like to highlight the following issues that we hope to discuss during this session of the Cambodian Development Cooperation Forum.
Regarding Legal and Judicial Reform, we the development partners congratulate the RGC on the enactment of the Civil Procedures Code, adoption of the Penal Procedures Code by the National Assembly, and the adoption of a Code of Ethics for Judges by the Supreme Council of Magistracy. We now anticipate that this momentum will lead to the prompt adoption of the Civil Code and submission of the Penal Code to the National Assembly. We welcome the recent agreement to develop "Performance Indicators" for the Legal and Judicial Reform Strategy for this moves this sector beyond the discussion of laws to establishing a tool to measure the impact that the legal and judicial reforms are having on the lives of the Cambodian citizens. We also applaud last week's adoption of the Internal Procedural Rules by the Extraordinary Chambers in the Court of Cambodia for the Prosecution of Crimes Committed during the Period of Democratic Kampuchea (ECCC), as a significant step to accelerate the process of the Trials, which, we believe, will provide a good model for strengthening Cambodia's judicial system in general.
Continued momentum on the drafting of the fundamental laws, including the promotion of consistency between laws, will remain a focus. We would like to discuss increasing the priority given to the passage of the Law on Judges and Prosecutors and the Law on the Administration of the Courts. Progress on these remaining fundamental laws would provide an important foundation for strengthening the judiciary and the functioning of the courts. Related to this, we acknowledge the initial results of the training at Royal Academy for Judges and Prosecutors in improving the quality and availability of judicial professionals and would like to explore how to increase access to justice, particularly for the poor and vulnerable.
As part of the legal and judicial reform framework the development partners place highest priority on the passage of the draft Anti-Corruption Law. Since early 2005 the RGC has worked to revise the draft Anti-Corruption Law with technical assistance from development partners. As of September 2006, we understand that additional modifications have been made that further improve the draft law by ensuring the inclusion of investigative authority for members of the anti-corruption body and harmonization with penal procedure code recently adopted by the National Assembly.
However, in all candor, we believe that we are at impasse regarding the two remaining issues of asset declaration and independence of the Anti-Corruption Body that would be overseen by the Supreme National Council against Corruption (SNCAC). It has now been almost exactly a year since we had anticipated passage of an Anti-Corruption Law and the delays in its enactment do not well serve the interests of the Cambodian people. We the donor countries believe it is crucial to acknowledge this impasse and to move decisively along with the RCG to find compromise provisions that will enable the RCG to speedily enact an Anti-Corruption Law that would still meet minimal international standards. In order to resolve this impasse and facilitate passage of such a law, we request that an immediate dialogue with Deputy Prime Minister Sok An be established. Regional examples demonstrate that the independence of the Anti-Corruption Body is paramount to effectively fighting corruption. Regarding the asset declaration provision, there are various options for resolving this issue that the development partners would like to discuss with the RGC. Once these issues are resolved the development partners strongly believe that the draft Anti-Corruption Law should be promptly submitted to the National Assembly for debate. We see no technical reasons to link the passage of this law with the adoption of the draft Penal Code. We look forward to entering a dialogue on these important issues.
Regarding Public Administration Reform - The state of the civil service is one of the key binding constraints on public sector performance, growth, and poverty reduction in Cambodia. Virtually all aspects of governance are reliant on the work of Cambodian Civil Servants. Given the seriousness of the problems afflicting the civil service - low pay, low skills, low representation of women, and poor management - reform is needed, and it is needed more quickly. The development partners would like to discuss the resource allocation and the pace of decision making regarding public administration reform. Unfortunately, the pace of public administration reform and the resources that the Royal Government has devoted to it do not appear to match the seriousness of the problems caused by Cambodia's weak civil service. Specifically, the past year has seen little progress on two of the most important JMIs agreed in March 2006 -- the development of a medium term strategy to enhance remuneration and the expansion of Merit Based Pay Initiatives to the line ministries. The development partners are concerned about the lack of progress and respectfully request a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Sok An to discuss how we can work together to support civil service reform.
This afternoon we highlight the most urgent issues and hope that if these are discussed in a forthright and timely manner the implementation of the RGC's reform agenda can be improved and development partner's resources can be more effectively coordinated. Thank You.
Governance is a broad and significant topic that incorporates the work of several Technical Working Groups and a number of interconnected reforms. The following provides the development partner's understanding of the progress made since the March 2006 Consultative Group meeting and the remaining challenges to achieving the goals agreed to in Legal and Judicial Reform, Anti-Corruption Reform, Public Administration Reform and Decentralization and De-Concentration Reform.
Legal and Judicial Reform
Development partners welcome the efforts of the Royal Government of Cambodia in improving coordination across Cambodia's judicial institutions and with development partners engaged within this sector. This has been facilitated by the establishment of sub-working groups aligned with the strategic objectives of the Legal and Judicial Reform Strategy. While this is still in its early stages, the sub-working groups provide a valuable opportunity to improve coordination at the operational level and to promote alignment with the priorities articulated in the Legal and Judicial Reform Strategy and broader NSDP. We welcome the recent agreement to develop "Performance Indicators" for the Legal and Judicial Reform Strategy for this moves this sector beyond the discussion of laws to establishing a tool to measure the impact that the legal and judicial reforms are having on the lives of the Cambodian citizens. The Council of Legal and Judicial Reform (CLJR) Project Management Unit (PMU) has actively engaged the development partners in this process and we look forward to further dialogue in this area.
Progress in the drafting and eventual implementation of the fundamental laws continues to be the priority focus. Since the last Consultative Group meeting the development partners congratulate the RGC on the enactment of the Civil Procedures Code by the RGC (6 July 2006) and adoption of the Penal Procedures Code by the National Assembly. We now hope this momentum will lead to the prompt adoption of the Civil Code and submission of the Penal Code to the National Assembly. Continued momentum on the drafting of the fundamental laws, including the promotion of consistency between laws, will remain a focus for the Technical Working Group (TWG). A first and important step in the coming year is the development of a 'Road Map' for completing the remaining fundamental laws. The Government has agreed to review and finalize guidelines to help streamline the legislative drafting process. These guidelines should promote public consultation as a fundamental aspect of any legislative drafting process. Development partners particularly urge the Government to move forward on the Law on Judges and Prosecutors and the Law on the Administration of the Courts, which will provide an important foundation for strengthening the judiciary and the functioning of the courts.
The recent adoption of a Code of Ethics is an important anti-corruption measure. It is commendable that the Government is now engaged in a follow-up effort to disseminate the new code and to teach legal professionals how the code should influence their practice. However, effective implementation of that code requires an amendment to the Supreme Council of Magistracy (SCM) law to improve the functions and duties of the council, including that of the Disciplinary Committee of the SCM. Strengthening the authority of the SCM to effectively discipline judges and prosecutors is central to achieving progress in curbing corruption – a key task in the Legal and Judicial Reform Strategy's 'Plan of Action'. The process that is implemented to discipline judges and prosecutors should be open, fair and transparent. Citizens should be able to make a complaint, and complaints should be handled effectively and decisions delivered in writing. Appropriate procedures should also be instituted to protect judges from frivolous and inappropriate complaints. Development partners encourage the Government to strengthen its efforts in this area.
The improvement of training for Judges, Prosecutors and Court Clerks at the Royal Academy of Judicial Professions (RAJP), with the cooperation and assistance of development partners, has been a significant development which provides for the practical implementation and application of the new codes. However, the lack of independence of the judiciary remains the major impediment to establishing a healthy justice system. Continued and sustained efforts are required to assure that the recruitment and appointment of judges is based upon an impartial, merit-based selection process. There is a continuing need to increase the number of qualified legal and judicial trainers at both the RAJP and the Lawyers Training School based on a clearly articulated strategy.
In addition to improved training, the Government has also engaged in a consultative process with a core group of development partners to refine the model court concept. Development Partners encourage the engagement of Civil Society in these deliberations. There are a number of NGOs that have been actively monitoring Court proceedings that could provide valuable insights in how to strengthen procedures and promote access to justice through the court system. Under RGC leadership, this is an area that is likely to gather momentum over the coming year, with a number of development partners committing resources to its development.
Providing qualified legal representation and access to justice to Cambodia's poor remains an immense challenge. There are too few lawyers available to provide that representation and advice to indigent and vulnerable persons. The Government is also encouraged to continue its support for activities of existing NGO legal aid providers by providing opportunities for their continued independent operations.
Lastly, we call on the RGC to review the allocation of national budget resources for supporting the Judicial Branch of government. We believe it is essential to ensure an appropriate increase in the national budget allocation to support the effective operation of the judiciary and fulfillment the duties of the Judicial Branch of government.
Anti-Corruption Reform
Since early 2005 the RGC has worked to revise the draft Anti-Corruption Law with technical assistance from development partners. The draft law, as provided to development partners in September 2006, has many positive features if compared to the version forwarded to the National Assembly in 2003. As of September 2006, we understand that additional modifications have been made that further improves the draft law by ensuring the inclusion of investigative authority for members of the anti-corruption body and harmonization with penal procedure code, recently adopted by the National Assembly. To facilitate discussion it would be helpful to share with the development partners the most current version of the law to confirm these improvements. However, there are two remaining points that have not been addressed related to asset declaration and the independence of Anti-Corruption Body who would be overseen by the Supreme National Council Against Corruption (SNCAC). It is of our grave concern that the government has now linked the passage of the draft law on anti-corruption to the adoption of the Penal Code. By linking it to the Penal Code, it might further delay the passage of the law on anti-corruption; it was always our understanding that this draft law is only linked to the adoption of the Penal Procedures Code.
The passage and immediate implementation of the Anti-Corruption Law remains a key challenge. Development partners seek to enter a dialogue with the RGC to better understand the issues that prevent the progress in adopting the law. In addition, fundamental operational challenges such as human and financial resources will need to be reviewed as the law is enacted. It will be important that the budgetary and staff resources are adequately planned in order for the Anti-Corruption Body to carry out its mandates under the Supreme National Council Against Corruption.
In recent months progress has been made on the development of the Anti-Corruption Law Implementation Plan. Understanding that the RGC through MONASRI has developed a draft implementation plan for the anti-corruption law, we would encourage the MONASRI to continue to have an internal discussion with various national stakeholders in order to finalize it and have it approved by the Council of Ministers even if the law on anti-corruption is still not passed. Early approval of this implementation plan will allow the government to start preparatory works for laying solid foundation for an effective implementation of the law on anti-corruption. Otherwise, there will potentially be a significant time gap between passage of the law and its implementation. As noted in the February 2007 GDCC Joint Donor Statement on behalf of the development partners the implementation plan, if finalized and approved, would provide pragmatic steps for the government to take to ensure the efficient establishment of a functioning Anti-Corruption Body once the law is passed.
Regarding the development of a policy paper for access to information, technical assistance from the development partners will begin in June 2007 to assist MONASRI in developing the policy paper. Our experiences and observation on the development of various legal frameworks such as this have shown in order to avoid delay in obtaining Council of Minister approval it is critical that a cross-ministerial drafting team be involved at the onset of the policy drafting process. We recognize the significant challenge this poses and anticipate the support required. We support the involvement of a cross-ministerial drafting team for the policy so that once the policy is approved the immediate drafting of the Access of Information Law can commence with broad cross-ministerial support.
Lastly we acknowledged that since the last Consultative Group meeting there have been additional attempts by the RGC to report corruption cases that involved public officials. However, this continues to be an ad hoc process. The development partners would support a systematic approach to regularly report corruption cases. For example, on quarterly basis, the RGC should conduct a press conference and deliver a public report to the National Assembly that provides data on the progress made to fight corruption. The data should include but not limited to the following: number of corruption investigations conducted, number of arrests, number of administrative actions taken, number of convictions and/or administrative dismissals, length of administrative suspension or sentence of convicted criminals, estimated monetary impact of the crime committed.
Public Administration Reform
Effective civil service reform needs firstly to improve civil service pay, in order to attract and retain skilled staff, secondly, to strengthen civil service management, in order to guarantee transparent and accountable merit-based hiring and promotion, and to ensure that wage expenditures are subject to full budget control; and thirdly, to rationalize civil service employment, to ensure that human resources are deployed in priority sectors and functions.
The past year has seen no progress on two of the most important JMIs agreed in March 2006. The JMI on improving pay and employment conditions by developing a medium term strategy to enhance remuneration appears to have received little serious attention. The current policy of 10-15% annual increases in the base civil service salary does not constitute a realistic strategy to significantly improve pay for Cambodia's civil servants. For example, a civil servant earning $35 today and receiving a 12% annual increase would not see her salary increase to more than $100 per month until the year 2016—and that's not even considering the effect of inflation or increasing real wages in the private sector. That is too long to wait for civil service reform.
Given high rates of economic growth and rising tax collections, there are more resources available to increase civil service wages in a fiscally sustainable manner. Moreover, with oil revenue likely to become available, it is even more pressing to develop a credible medium term policy now. What is needed is a strategic approach that targets scarce resources in a way that actually makes a difference.
What is perhaps most disappointing is the failure of the Public Administration Reform TWG. Development partners feel that there has been no meaningful dialogue on how to address these important issues. Engagement on the Government side has been limited to the Council of Administrative Reform Secretariat. There is a need to revisit the TWG composition to include other key ministries such as the Ministry of Planning, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the State Secretariat for Civil Service, and other ministries that are actively engaged in a range of public administration reform measures. Unfortunately, development partner support has been waning over the past year, due to the inability of CAR to engage partners in a meaningful dialogue. Resources in the form of grants and projects have been provided over the past several years, but there is a sense that they have not been used effectively: outputs have been minimal and of questionable quality.
The other JMI that is off-track is the establishment of Merit Based Pay Initiatives (MBPIs) in other ministries. The MBPI is a pilot initiative designed to spearhead civil service reform at the line ministry level. The essence of the MBPI is to introduce into the civil service higher pay coupled with meritocratic selection and performance management on a sustainable basis. The first MBPI was launched in MEF in 2005 and is proving to be an important incentive for moving forward the PFM Reform Program. Moreover, there has been some important learning by doing taking place and MEF is improving the MBPI model over time, most recently by revising the MBPI management manual to incorporate lessons learned from the first years of implementation.
On the other hand, while there has been little progress on developing new MBPIs since 2005 there are now signs of promising developments. Serious discussions on developing and implementing MBPIs in a range of ministries, including the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Commerce, and Ministry of Youth, Education, and Sport, and the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction, are taking place.
Development partners stand ready to support implementation of the MBPI. Resources are available, but it is important that the Government bear an increasing share of the costs over time, or sustainability will be at risk. In the case of the PFM MBPI, the Government is currently bearing 11% of the costs of the MBPI, but its share will increase annually, arriving at 35% by 2011. If the Government were to adopt the same approach in other line ministries, the overall quality of the civil service could be improved greatly at reasonable cost. The current policy of dedicating an annual sum to small but across the board pay increases could be modified to dedicate increasing funds to rolling out MBPI while also preserving an across the board raise necessary to meet or slightly exceed inflation. This would guarantee an annual pay increase for all civil servants while allowing the Royal Government to use higher targeted increases through the MBPI to actually improve civil service performance and thereby provide better services to Cambodian citizens.
CAR has also developed the Priority Mission Group (PMG) model, and requested financial support from partners for PMGs. Development partners have, however, repeatedly expressed their concerns about weaknesses in the design and implementation of the PMG model—but there has been no progress on improving the model. Until the PMG model is improved, few partners are likely to support it financially.
The development partners believe that reform of public administration is essential if there is to be progress in implementing the Rectangular Strategy and NSDP. We are concerned that there has been such little progress, and appeal to the Prime Minister to consider how this important work can be reinvigorated.
Decentralization and De-Concentration
The second Commune Council elections on 1 April 2007 call for further optimism of advancing local democracy in Cambodia. While some issues remain (e.g. voter registration, equal access to media, and complaints processes) the elections were conducted in an atmosphere marked by less violence, threats, and confrontation than in previous elections. We encourage the RGC to address the issues that remain prior to the July 2008 National Elections. Recent research confirms changing popular perceptions on the commune councils. The perception of the vast majority of people is that the commune councillors respect ordinary people and think that they deal with problems that people present them with. Despite inadequate resources and that the reform of the rest of the sub-national state administration is lagging behind, important steps have been taken to rebuild political legitimacy and primary accountability at the commune level.
We welcome the Royal Decree of August 2006 establishing the National Committee for the Management of Decentralization and De-concentration Reform (NCDD), Chaired by the Minister of Interior and composed of select Line Ministries. This is an important start, but bringing the relevant Sector Line Ministries on board is of critical importance. We appreciate the guidance given by NCDD in the phasing out of Seila and transferring of the staff to MOI to maintain and further develop systems, structures and procedures that were established under the Seila programme in order to implement the 2007 NCDD annual work plan and budget of nearly $60 million. We urge the Royal Government of Cambodia to support the implementation of an effective NCDD structure where line ministries and institutions can engage more efficiently in the sub-national reform agenda. We are looking forward to the NCDD and its working groups taking the lead in the design of the National D&D Program that will promote greater alignment of government, civil society and donor support and enhance democracy and impact the Cambodian Millennium Development Goals.
The success of D&D reforms is dependent on RGC intra-governmental cooperation and establishment of robust systems of dialogue between various government stakeholders, including the development partners and civil society. The drafting of the organic law on sub-national governance and the design of a national D&D program are the key actions around which dialogue can occur on legal, institutional, financial, and planning issues. The time is right to create the necessary sub-committees and working groups as provided for in Articles 9 and 11 of the Royal Decree to advance the Decentralization and De-Concentration (D&D) reform agenda.
D&D is a thematic area where regular meetings between the RGC and development partners, in the form of a functioning TWG, are essential. Since the last Consultative Group meeting in March 2006 there has been one TWG meeting (May 2007). As a consequence the ability of development partners to communicate with the RGC in a structured manner on the JMIs and the substance and process of the D&D reforms have been adhoc and inadequate. An annual progress report was submitted from MOI/NCDD to the GDCC Secretariat ahead of the 9th GDCC Meeting in February 2007. It reports progress with references to a TWG Action Plan that was never consulted with development partners and the status of it remains unclear. The development partners view the TWG as the key for improved communication on substantive governance issues and aid effectiveness challenges. We recommend that the D&D TWG be used as a mechanism to engage in a substantive exchange of issues and options for the RGC's sub-national government reform agenda with the active involvement of key line ministries, development partners, and civil society.
The development partners stand ready to work closely with the government to further strengthen the voice of local people, to empower local institutions to become more responsive and accountable to the citizens and to continue to provide transparent and accountable investment for local development. We feel confident that the government will continue its commitment to D&D in its strategy to strengthen and expand local democracy, to promote local development, empowerment and to reduce poverty.


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Q&A with Eric Carle
To celebrate the 45th anniversary of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Eric Carle joined us for a Q&A in March 2014. He talked about how he created the story, his artistic technique and honoring his father.
Eric Carle is an internationally bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator of books for very young children. The Very Hungry Caterpillar remains one of the most read children's book in the UK, selling over 36 million copies worldwide since its publication in 1969 and translated into more than 55 languages.
Q. Firewall: Where did you find the inspiration for such a wonderful story? Where did it stem from?
A. Eric Carle: One day I was innocently punching holes with a hole puncher into a stack of paper, and I thought of a bookworm and so I created a story called A Week with Willi the Worm. Then later my editor, who didn't like the idea of a worm, suggested a caterpillar and I said "Butterfly!" and the rest is history.
Q. tinypumpkin: Which of your many books did you most enjoy writing and why?
A. Eric Carle: I love them all and each one is different. I feel so lucky to be able to do the work that I love.
Q. CheeseTMouse: What techniques do you use to create your drawings and which artists inspire you?
A. Eric Carle: I work in the technique called collage, which is used by many artists. Matisse and Picasso are famous for their collages. Picture book artists Leo Lionni and Ezra Jack Keats, among others, also created collages. I first made collage out of painted papers in art school. For my illustrations, I have been creating my own colored tissue papers for over 40 years. Initially I just added a few brush strokes of paint to the commercially available colored tissue papers. Then I discovered that the commercially available tissue papers faded after some time, so now I use only unpainted tissue paper and acrylic paint in all colors. Over the years my painted papers have become more detailed, complex and richer, and some have become works of art in themselves.
Among some of my favorite artists are Paul Klee (1879 to 1940), with his colorful, dreamlike paintings; and Pieter Brueghel (1525 to 1569), who painted peasants and landscapes of central Europe that remind me of where I grew up in Germany. Other illustrators whose work I admire include Leo Lionni, Maurice Sendak, Jose Aruego, Lisbeth Zwerger, Mitsumasa Anno, Ezra Jack Keats, Leo Lionni, Jerry Pinkney and Chris Van Allsburg. Each of these picture book artists has an individual and distinctive style and approach and each one speaks from his or her soul.
Q. HazelDormouse: Your colourful illustrations always appear to be spontaneous and vibrant. Is that deceptive though, do you still rely on the discipline that you must have had early on in your career as a commercial graphic designer? Can you be both spontaneous and disciplined?
A. Eric Carle: While I am no longer doing graphic design, I still think of myself as a designer and the training I had in design is still influencing my work today. One of my first jobs out of art school was designing posters for the Amerika Haus in Germany. I am still proud of the designs for posters I created back then and think of my illustrations to this day, especially my book covers, as little posters that capture the attention of the reader with big, bold shapes.
Q. HazelDormouse: Why are most of your illustrations of animals?
A. Eric Carle: I have always loved to draw, ever since I was a child. My father enjoyed drawing and he used to make pictures for me. He would tell me stories while drawing pictures of trees and animals, and sometimes people. Also, my father used to take me on walks in the woods when I was a boy. He'd lift up a rock and show me the small creatures who lived underneath it. I think in my books I honor my father by writing about small living things.
Q. Misfitless: As a child, which books did you revisit time and time again?
A. Eric Carle: I didn't have many books as a child, but I have very fond memories of sitting on my father's lap while he read the Sunday Funny pages to me. I enjoyed Mickey Mouse and Flash Gordon. But it is the closeness with my father, the connection we shared that made the most lasting impact. I feel strongly that by taking your child onto your lap, holding them close while you read to them, letting them know by this simple act that you care for them, have time for them and love them. Then sharing a book becomes more than pages with words and pictures.
Q. nonicknameseemsavailable: Did you ever imagine that your books would capture the imagination of so many people throughout the world and why do you think they are successful?
A. Eric Carle: Well, for a long time, about my book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, I did not understand why it was so popular. But over time I have come to believe many children can identify with the helpless, small, insignificant caterpillar, and they rejoice when it turns into a beautiful butterfly. I think it's a message of hope. It says "I too can grow up. I too can unfold my wings (my talent) and fly into the world." This is a universal concern that children have. Will I grow up? Will I be able to function as an adult?
Q. VelvetStrider: My question is about the holes in the pages. When the book was originally designed I imagine this would have been a very unique feature - I don't remember much in the way of cardboard engineering in other books of the time. What was your inspiration for drilling holes in the pages?
A. Eric Carle: In the late 1960's, my editor Ann Beneduce brought a copy of my yet to be published The Very Hungry Caterpillar on a trip she had planned to Japan. Because of my books' special features, the die-cut holes in the fruits and foods and the graduated, shortened pages - Ann had been unable to find a printer in the U.S. It was Mr. Hiroshi Imamura, then president of Kaisei-sha, who found a way to print The Very Hungry Caterpillar in Japan and who embraced the challenge it took to make this book a reality.
Q. StillNoFuckingEyeDeer: I always wondered if all the foods the caterpillar ate on Saturday were your favourites?
A. Eric Carle: No, but I was trying, and when I am working on any book I always start this way, to entertain the child inside, the child I once was. So they were for my entertainment, if that answers your question.
Q. Mamakatt: I would love to write a children's book even if just for my son to read. Do you have any advice for aspiring children's writers?
A. Eric Carle: I often tell people about the four magic letters - do it! I want to be encouraging but I can only offer the example of my own experience, which is just one approach. There are many wonderful picture book artists to learn about, which is important. But you must use your own imagination. You have to just do it.
Q. Chipandspuds: How do you get your inspiration for a new story?
A. Eric Carle: A child once told me that ideas come from both your outside and your inside. That struck me as a perceptive and accurate response. It seems to me that what is outside and what is inside are the basic elements in constructing a story, creating a painting or composing a piece of music. Some ideas for my books have been there, inside me, in my unconscious perhaps, for a long time and others just come to me quickly. I'll think about a design concept and I'll get a spark or the beginning of an idea that way. Usually it's a combination of things: memory, design, dreams, experiences, things I've seen or heard.
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Starting up after the holidays can be a bit of a challenge. But this month's newsletter has answers for you. This will be the 3rd of a four-part series on the real "how to" for student engagement and effort.
Before we get to your 3 powerful strategies, I ALWAYS want you to know WHY you are using each one. Every single item has far MORE research than I have provided, but to prevent the "glazed eyes effect" you get just a taste of the evidence.
As you know, there are SO many reasons why students do not "work up to their potential" in class. Here are 3 more strategies for you to consider adding to your exiting repertoire.
Most teachers (you are not "most") are unaware of all the things THEY can do to make the magic happen. Just to move forward today, here is the third set of tools for you. There is a reason that some students might not be working at "full-throttle" in your class. Save this list!
This first one simply says, "Reward what you want to see more of!" If you want participation and contributions, reward them with appreciative inquiry.
There are two types of teachers: those that consistently focus on the good and those that focus on the mistakes. Remember to take what students are already doing that you like and appreciate and reinforce it consistently. Then, invite students to apply the same (effort, insights, strategy, attitude, etc.) to deepen the results. Examples include the following:
When a student makes a mistake, give them a pep talk; "We are in this for the long haul. This was a glitch, keep learning!" When you focus on embedding positives in your comments, students are willing to take more risks. Why? There's a reward for them every time they raise their hand: approval!
Use "Mistakes OK" language such as the following: "We are all human. We all make mistakes." "Let's give this a try. See how close you can get." "Everyone makes mistakes in my class. All you have to do is to tell how you would do it differently next time." "Failure is not falling down. Failure is when you don't get back up again." Reframe failures: Call them "discoveries, learning, rough drafts, lessons" etc.
Share your own mistakes to role model the power of humility:
"I'm sorry I did not prepare this lesson very well. I will be roaring back tomorrow." Or, "I ignored a student that I should have smiled at and asked how she was doing." "Oops. You can see here I made a mistake! Now, what can I learn from it?"
Students learn from their mistakes with the following:
"Find this athlete's mistakes: Clue is: 'missed 26 game-winning shots…'" "Make a Failure Resume: Find the Princeton professor's CV who published all his failures." Student's exit pass: "What I got wrong and how I will do it differently next time."
Do your students do any of the following?
If so, their brains are not "self-regulating".
Focus on the things that are disruptive first. That allows your classroom to function more smoothly. First, we begin with the more explosive behavior triggers. Here is your starter list of student skills to teach:
Next is the set of "soft skills". It helps daily functioning.
Then, there are the interpersonal skills with support relationships
Many of these issues can be solved with simple programs that foster mindfulness and social-emotional skills. Foster mindfulness with:
Subscribe to Mindful magazine and discover tools to manage stress, focus, work smarter, and enjoy teaching more. Two of the best social-emotional programs (based on evidence) are the PATHS program and the Caring School Community program.
One last thing; if you mess up and don't have a great day, DO NOT beat yourself up over it. Do not make up an excuse as to why you are unable to "do" a certain item or process on any given day. Guilt is a terribly unproductive emotion. Forgive yourself and recommit to the next day. Do not expect perfection of yourself; expect constant effort. Every day, do something. Every day, put one foot forward.
Again, I mention a great quote by tennis legend Arthur Ashe. He said, "Start where you are. Do what you can. Use what you have." You can't get any more profound (or useful) than that. So… you are about done reading. Go ahead and select the strategy to start NOW!
Congratulations! You're on the way to a great day!
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CHICAGO, IL (KTVI)- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan wants the entire U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider its ruling which struck down Illinois' ban on carrying concealed weapons in December. Madigan filed a petition Tuesday for rehearing of lawsuits challenging laws that prevent the carrying of ready-to-use firearms in public.
In December 2012, a decision by a three-judge panel of the court held that the state laws barring carrying concealed weapons are unconstitutional. The petition asks for all of the judges on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to review the case.
Madigan issued the following statement regarding her decision to seek a rehearing:
"In ruling that Illinois must allow individuals to carry ready-to-use firearms in public, the 7th Circuit Court's decision goes beyond what the U.S. Supreme Court has held and conflicts with decisions by two other federal appellate courts. Based on those decisions, it is appropriate to ask the full 7th Circuit to review this case and consider adopting an approach that is consistent with the other appellate courts that have addressed these issues after the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark Heller and McDonald decisions."
The court's December decision gave state lawmakers 180 days to write a new law legalizing conceal carry. Attorney General Madigan's petition does not affect that deadline.
The conceal carry ruling was a response to a lawsuit filed by a former Champaign, IL corrections officer, a Percy, IL farmer, and the Washington state based Second Amendment Foundation.
Illinois had been the only state where carrying concealed weapons was entirely illegal.
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Gov. Quinn: Illinois Concealed Carry Law Must Have Limits
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A $5,000 Scholarship for future business leaders.
About the Scholarship
William H. "Bill" Cooper, former Chairman of First State Bancshares, always remained committed to excellence, service, personal growth and integrity. This scholarship allows the First State family of companies to honor his legacy, while encouraging future leaders to follow his exceptional example.
Scholarship Benefits & Commitments
A $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to the winner, with half to be paid the first year and half to be paid the second year. Recipients will be required to maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in order to receive the full scholarship.
If selected as the William H. Cooper Leadership Scholarship recipient and thus admitted to an accredited two year or four year Missouri institution, recipient will agree to the following:
- Participate in personal growth experiences
- Make internship, service opportunities and seminars a strong priority
- Maintain a sound academic record
- Contribute to the community through educational experiences
Eligibility Requirements
- High School Seniors attending eligible High Schools within an FSCB Market (link to eligible schools)
- Student should plan to further their education in a business-related field at a 2-year or 4-year institution
- To ensure impartiality, immediate family members & dependents of FSCB employees are discouraged from applying.
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Leadership Experience and Potential
--- Applicants should have a history of participation in school and community activities, and a goal of increasing involvement, particularly in the area of leadership development. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to understand and apply concepts of values-based leadership and selfless service, and to be willing to critically examine their own behavior and performance.
Evidence of Personal Character and Integrity
--- Applicants should demonstrate characteristics of high personal character, using this strength of character to be resilient in the face of significant obstacles. Applicants should demonstrate how purposeful commitment to critical thinking as an intellectually disciplined process is guided by personal beliefs and ethical values.
Orientation toward Community and Service
--- Applicants should have an awareness of themselves as members of broader communities that they depend on and help to shape. Applicants should exhibit an active commitment to responsible stewardship and a desire to help address community, state, national, or global issues through participation and service.
Commitment to Personal Growth Applicants
--- must have a desire to actively participate in developing themselves as leaders by seeking out new experiences, gaining new skills, and making a commitment to ongoing self-discovery and personal development. It is expected that there will be evidence of time management skills necessary to accomplish multiple personal goals.
Commitment to Physical Fitness and Wellness
--- Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to overall health and wellness. Activities should reflect a commitment to physical fitness and the discipline and time management skills necessary to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.
Academic Eligibility
—Recipient must ultimately be accepted for admission as a full-time, freshman undergraduate student at an accredited two or four year Missouri institution with plans to study a business related field. (Applicants must be a registered student at a participating high school within an FSCB market.)
The Application Process
- Complete the application and obtain a written recommendation/referral from a teacher.
- Submit the completed application and a sealed envelope of the teacher recommendation/referral to your High School Counselor by January 31, 2020.
- FSCB will contact semifinalist with instructions on how to complete a series of essay questions. Deadline to complete essay questions will be March 16, 2020
- Four finalist will be asked to travel to Farmington for a personal interview by the selection panel. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.
- Scholarship recipient and an alternate will be selected. The alternate will receive a $2,500. The additional 2 finalist will receive a $1,250.
At the early age of 23, William H. Cooper began turning his childhood vision into a reality, by purchasing his first gas station from his father. It was the oil business that taught him early lessons about being a true entrepreneur. The lessons were instrumental as he later established Cooper Oil Company in 1965. Cooper Oil quickly grew to be the largest "jobbership" in southeast Missouri.
For 35 years, Cooper Oil Company flourished and Bill served the oil industry in many capacities including lead positions in the Missouri Petroleum Marketing Association. It was his style, loyalty and long term commitment to the business that led to an industry-wide admiration by his peers.
Although his success in the oil business played an important role in his career, his love for the banking industry became his full-time focus.
Bill's journey into banking began in 1964 when he became director of what was known then as First State Bank of Farmington. Utilizing his natural entrepreneurial instincts, Bill quickly established a solid foundation in community banking. In 1980, Bill purchased controlling shares of the locally owned bank and earned the position of Chairman of the Board – a position he held until his passing in 2010.
Through Bill's visionary leadership, the once small community bank on the corner of Columbia Street and H Highway has developed into a multi-faceted financial mainstay in Eastern, Southeastern and Central Missouri. Serving the state with over 53 locations, Bill's vision and leadership has led to astounding success for many of his employees or "family members".
Through this scholarship program we are able to not only honor his memory, but also his exceptional gift of vision and leadership. We hope that in time, young leaders throughout our family of communities will also be awarded an opportunity to share in Bill's passion for success!


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PAINESVILLE, OHIO – Lake Erie College (7-10, 1-7 ECC) was unable to close its season on a winning note as it fell to visiting Queens College (10-6, 4-3 ECC), 19-10 at Jack Britt Memorial Stadium in Painesville, Ohio.
The Storm matched their program high in wins from the 2010 season under first-year head coach Jillian Howley. Lake Erie went 5-3 in home matches this season.
Lake Erie was led in defeat by sophomore Ashriel West (Jamesville, N.Y./Jamesville Dewitt) with three goals. Sophomore Annie Mendoza (Lansing, Mich./Lansing Catholic) added two goals and two assists while junior Meredith Howe (Fayetteville, N.Y./Jamesville Dewilt) and Julia Kudla (Harleysville, Pa./Souderton) also had a pair of scores. Junior Allison Trombetti (Lewis Center, Ohio/Olentangy) rounded out the Lake Erie scoring with a goal.
The Knights got out to a 3-0 lead just 2:50 into the game but Lake Erie tallied the next two scores as Trombetti scored from sophomore Michaela Schock (Dover, Delaware/Caesar Rodney) and West scored from Kudla.
The teams traded goals and Queens tallied two more before Kudla score from junior Brittany Rabuano (Auburn, N.Y/Auburn) to make the score 6-4 Knights at 14:10. It's as close as the Storm would be the rest of the way as Queens scored the next eight goals. Lake Erie's West broke the Knights streak but Queens scored again with 19 seconds in the half to take a 15-5 advantage to the break.
In the second half, Queens tallied the first two goals to go ahead 17-5 before Lake Erie started its run back into the game. The Storm scored four straight goals as with goals from Howe, West and a pair by Mendoza. Queens stopped the run to double up the score at 18-9 with 10:56 to play. The Knights scored again before Kudla scored the game's final goal.


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This post is going to be fast and easy. It's the beginning of 2014 and we all need a kick in the butt. If the man, Nick Newell, in the video can do it, we all can do it. What ever it is. Be smart, but don't make excuses when something can be done to reach your goals.
I'm really looking forward to great things happening in 2014. My shoulder/collar bone joint is getting better and I hope to be working in a month or two. I'm looking forward to a bunch of escrima training to catch up after such along break. Are you getting off your ass?
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Every year for the last three I've made a costume for my kitty Lilly instead of carving a pumpkin. (Pumpkins are sticky, the guts get everywhere, and they begin rotting as soon as you've created your masterpiece. Kitties are soft, fluffy, and the only mess they make is the occasional hairball.) This year, Lilly's none other than Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock! I think she pulls off the haughty disdain rather purrfectly, don't you?
You can find the outtakes from the photo shoot (AKA Lilly sits on the couch while I try out different backgrounds) here.
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At the All-Star Game press conference today, MLB commissioner Bud Selig told reporters that he has never sent an email, ever.
"I've never sent an email and I never will," he said, according to Eric Fisher of Sports Business Journal.
Selig is nearly 79-years-old, and doesn't have to learn how to send emails if he doesn't want to.
Baseball has much bigger problems with modernity — the game's lack of instant replay and long running times, for example — than email.
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When the kundalini awakens, things and stuff arise: the scaffolding that held our personal identity together such as beliefs, concepts, conditioning, habits, relationships, work, mental health, moods … all those properties we collected to build ourselves up, is being released. This releasing or unraveling happens all by itself – it's perfectly spontaneous.
This stuff comes to our awareness, and we become even more aware of it as it is being released. This is where we tend to get in the way of the process itself because we do not want to let go or go through what is being released; so we resist it or try to stuff it down or dampen our energy with excessive grounding. As the stuff releases, there is a fire or a transformation happening, a metamorphosis is beginning to happen: an uncoiling. The held item is releasing and dissolving our attachment to it, so what is releasing is our holding or ownership of it. As this item releases the brain mapping and organization is changing to essentially erase it. Healing is happening; the energy we held, forced and kept inside is in form and is now being freed or released into no pattern which for that apprehension now allows a spontaneous response to similar happening vs. the old programmed autopilot reaction. We are now aware of that happening and can just be spontaneous with it.
Pain is felt as this burning uncoiling metamorphosis takes place, which can be physical, emotional or mental. All we have to do is learn to feel the core of the pain sensation, to fully accept the feeling with no action or doing or pulling away. You don't have to do anything. You want to facilitate release, which happens when there is no holding onto or resistance, so you only need to let this energy flow through you and transform and release itself.
When you tap into the pain sensation and fully accept it by just letting the energy flow with no action or thought on your part, then amazingly this pain sensation suddenly shifts to a blissful feeling. You can still be aware of pain area in the body (where energy is working), but also you can see the arrangement of it as it releases. Hone into that sweet spot that pain, that feeling, which is the vibration and inner feeling and just be with it in a non-doing and non-thinking approach.
For so long on this wild journey, it's been very tough because of the pain, and finally, I can see clearly that the discomfort was what I was avoiding in all the ways I could find to do so. What didn't occur to me was that accepting the pain to the fullest was actually the way through; where the joy and sorrow meet, where the writing and erasing happens. Where bliss and pain converge, right in the middle of the metamorphosis – we are the change itself. We avoid facing that, we tend to want to keep things the same rather than to change. But change is all there is, all the time. I think deep down – we all know this to be true.
It is terribly frustrating, and in the end and so in the beginning, we don't really need teachers per se or armchair discussions. In my recent frustration with a counselor who is supposed to be skilled with working with most people going through spiritual awakenings and specifically kundalini, I stumbled upon a type of model for Kundalini Awakening. This model treats each individual as an individual, and we each vibrate to our own vibration according to our path and namesake. I know that, for me, growing up in our culture, I ended up having to hide my spiritual side in order to survive. So I was many religions before my spiritual awakening, and I have had the epiphany that many deeply spiritual people in the world today are actually the same due to how our culture is set up. I see awakening happening all over. I don't know if I'm making any sense here. We may have a number of different guardian parts that develop to keep our internal selfs safe and also hidden in our culture so that we can survive. These protectors tend to get a bad reputation in our culture from many different angles. They can acquire labels like our "inner critic" or, from the spiritual world, they can be labeled "ego." And then the general tendency can be to think of them as bad or as something that needs to be battled. But this new model has the approach that all "parts" are welcome because every part ultimately has a purpose. Our job then becomes to interact with these parts of us and to lead them from a healthy sense of self-awareness. This model of looking at things makes a lot of sense to me, especially given that some of my initial spiritual awakenings were accompanied by hearing certain voices in my head that appeared to be battling each other and so I knew there was so much more going on than just my "ego." And also, it didn't make sense to me that my ego was always bad. All parts are welcome and, therefore, darkness is welcome because we can learn from the darkness, without it we would not have light. If our culture were different perhaps this process would not seem so painful, but it is changing. In a recent book I read, there is a passage that says: Hold onto your beliefs, stay true to your values. These are the values of your parents, of your parents, parents and of your friends and of your society. They form the structure of your life, and to lose them would be to unravel the fabric of your experience. However, examine them one by one. Review them piece by piece. Do not dismantle the house, but look at each brick, and replace those which appear broken, which no longer support the structure. It sounds like we are being warned of the possibility of their being too much change all at once as it may be painful to unravel the fabric of our experience. And that is so much of what spiritual awakening is really, an unraveling and uncoiling of the Kundalini.


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I see this as the "common cold" of mental health issues that every client struggles with on some level. I help clients look at possible past and current factors that may be creating or maintaining the stress and anxiety. If the anxiety/stress is coming from past or current traumatic experiences, EMDR therapy helps clients re-process them to come to a more adaptive view that aids healing. I teach relaxation, deep breathing, and meditation practices to be used at home to decrease the impact of stress and anxiety on a client's life. Finally, I help clients identify and rid themselves of unhealthy relationships that may be creating or maintaining the anxiety.
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Sea Anglers assist Scientists to tag Bass
Between March and October, large shoals of Bass visit the inshore waters and estuaries of the Essex & Suffolk Coast. The species have declined markedly in recent years, through a combination of high levels of fishing and consecutive years of poor survival of juvenile fish, thought to be due to low winter water temperatures. As a response, the EU introduced emergency protection measures in 2015, These have been extended into 2016. The measures have been challenged both nationally and regionally by anglers, fishermen and marine conservation groups.
Knowledge gaps in the understanding of Bass biology and behaviour - where they migrate to, when they breed and how their behaviours are influenced by the environment - prompted the government to fund a four year research project called C-Bass. This project is helping marine scientists from Cefas (The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) to gradually close that knowledge gap.
On the 10th May 2016, Essex Wildlife Trust invited Cefas to present the latest results of their work at The Naze Centre, their new visitor centre at Walton on the Naze, which opens to the public soon. The results from tagging larger bass with electronic data tags (DST's), which, when returned, can be used to reconstruct the migration patterns of those fish, are already challenging established wisdom. And, by linking local observations with commercial landing data and the latest tagging results, we are beginning to see that the southern North Sea, and its rivers and estuaries, play an important role in the life cycle of Bass, including local spawning and feeding.
As well as a presentation and question and answering session, Cefas also delivered a workshop demonstrating the value of carefully planned mark and recapture experiments in determining the annual movements of Bass. The workshop delivered hands on training package in T-Bar tagging for five volunteers and included demonstrating the animal welfare considerations which are paramount in all fish tagging experiments.
With limited funding for regional tagging work in Cefas, Essex Wildlife Trust stepped in by purchasing eight hundred T-Bar tags and equipment to support the three volunteer angling charter skippers boat and the two private angling boat skippers. The volunteers fish from Suffolk, mid Essex and south Essex giving a good spread of the coast. It is anticipated that this support from the volunteers and the Essex Wildlife Trust members will provide an important boost to our knowledge of Bass movements off East Anglia.
Essex Wildlife Trust, in partnership with Essex University and the Institute of Fisheries Management conduct small fish surveys on key habitats like salt marsh, rivers and creeks collecting valuable information on juvenile Bass behaviour. The Trust aims to ensure that these valuable habitats are protected.
Sarah Alison, Living Seas Co-ordinator from Essex Wildlife Trust and Mick Sharp, an independent recreational sea angler from Southend on Sea, said: "By combining resources with scientists, academics and practitioners, we can collectively improve the scientific evidence available for improved fishery management decisions.
Anglers and wildlife trusts across the UK should not be put off from forming partnerships and approaching their respective IFCA's (Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authorities) or the local government groups responsible for conservation, and bid for a slice of any research budgets that could support important work like this. It has an added benefit of engaging the local community in important scientific experiences.
The challenge now is for our trained volunteers to incorporate T-Bar tagging into their catch and release angling activities.
Aside from the practical element, we are also in contact with Essex University to see if any students would like to join in with the research.
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The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is asking customers to visit the Henderson DMV only in the mornings or to use other DMV offices for the remainder of this week.
The branch at 1399 American Pacific Dr. has been suffering from a partial breakdown in its air-conditioning system. The office will remain open, but due to the near-record high temperatures this week, the staffing will be reduced from 3 p.m. to closing until the system is fixed.
Two of four compressor units on the building failed earlier this week. The department is waiting for new units to arrive from out-of-state and be installed.
The office is expected to be fully functional by Monday. In the meantime, the department is asking customers to visit the Henderson DMV only in the morning hours or to use the department's other offices.
"We appreciate the public's patience," said DMV Director Bruce Breslow. "I particularly appreciate the dedication of all our employees who have continued to work hard in this oppressive heat."
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A few issues back you covered Eric chahi's another world. Heart of darkness deserves some attention too and often overlooked. Please do a guide or article on this one.
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He was a friend, a protector and occasionally an enemy, he was a brother and the loss of a brother will forever be difficult. Honor the sibling spirit with this beautiful glass ornament, perfect for hanging on the Christmas tree for years to come.
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Fahrenheit 9/11 remains the only documentary to break $100 million at the domestic box office, and stands at the top of the format with $222 million worldwide. Surely there was a lot of money to be made from that venture, and documentary filmmaker Michael Moore claims he still hasn't received his due. Moore filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court earlier today that accuses producerial brothers Harvey and Bob Weinstein of "Hollywood accounting tricks" and "financial deception" that cheated the director out of at least $2.7 million.
The suit cites a 2008 audit that discovered gross irregularities in the accounting at the expense of Mr. Moore, and further claims the alleged damages could be even higher than $2.7 million if a more thorough audit were possible. After the jump, read statements from both sides.
Weinstein lawyer Bert Fields dismissed the claims to THR:
"The Weinsteins have paid everything they should have paid. Mr. Moore has received a huge amount of money from this film and we believe he is overreaching. He should be ashamed of himself."
Moore's lawyer Larry Stein countered with similarly impassioned language:
"It's very sad it had to come to this. Michael believes the Weinsteins have been a force for good when it comes to championing independent film — but that does not give them the right to violate a contract and take money that isn't theirs. The $2.7 million is just the floor of what we believe is owed. When this goes to discovery I wouldn't be surprised if the amount of what was taken goes much, much higher."
The Weinsteins have executive produced Moore's last three films — Fahrenheit, Sicko, and Capitalism: A Love Story. But apparent love lost on both sides seems likely to sour what was once a powerful relationship in independent filmmaking.


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Wuppertal Suspended Monorail
Adventure #123:
Now we're in Germany. Ride the oldest electric elevated railway with hanging cars in the world.
Route: Vohwinkel -> Oberbarmen
Duration: 34 min. 21 sec.
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The Wuppertal Suspension Railway is a suspension railway in Wuppertal, Germany.
Its full name is "Electric Elevated Railway (Suspension Railway) Installation, Eugen Langen System". Designed by Eugen Langen to sell to the city of Berlin, the installation with elevated stations was built in Barmen, Elberfeld and Vohwinkel between 1897 and 1903; the first track opened in 1901. The Schwebebahn is still in use today as a normal means of local public transport, moving 25 million passengers annually.
The suspension railway runs along a route of 13.3 kilometres (8.3 mi), at a height of about 12 metres (39 ft) above the river Wupper between Oberbarmen and Sonnborner Straße (10 kilometres or 6.2 miles) and about 8 metres (26 ft) above the valley road between Sonnborner Straße and Vohwinkel (3.3 kilometres or 2.1 miles).
Vohwinkel is a former city, now a district of the city of Wuppertal.
Oberbarmen is the name of the eastern terminal of the Wuppertal Schwebebahn and located in Wuppertal Barmen.
Wuppertal official website (English)
Wuppertal Suspension Railway (Wikipedia)
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Spencer Cartwright who is the current and 4 times National Champion in the Optimist Dinghy class has now won the Bahamas Junior Sunfish National Championship for his first time. Pushing hard and in the mix for top honors was Cochise Burrows. Such close racing made for a very suspenseful and exciting series. In the end Spencer beat Cochise by three points.
|Melisha Higgins and Katelyn Cambridge (Harbour Island) #3957 coming out of the start in race #1.
|Cochise Burrows (#197) leading the race with Spencer Cartwright (#3941) right behind him.
Sailors racing were ages 12 to 17, with an average age of 14. Almost all of them learnt to sail in the Optimist Dinghy class and have now been sailing a few years. As Coach Dunkley put it, " It is impressive to see how well the youngsters from Harbour Island and Long Island are sailing. It is obvious their sailing schools and clubs do a tremendous job in teaching them. So while we congratulate the youngsters for their outstanding performance I would also like to congratulate the organizers and coaches in these communities – The Higgins family in Harbour Island, especially Melvin Higgins who coaches the kids a number of days each week and the Cartwright families, especially Zoe and Mellisa in Long Island, who do the same. It is always a pleasure to have them sailing here with us".
|Daisy Tinkler receiving her Silver Place 1st place trophy.
|Spencer Cartwright, Overall winner & Paloma Cartwright, Top Female with Donie Martinborough, Int'l Sunfish Class Representative.
|All the sailors with Robert Dunkley and Donico Brown on left and Donnie Martinborough on right


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Stuart McCall will not make a last-minute delve into the loan market.
The transfer shutters come down for the season at tea-time today and the City chief has no plans for any further shopping.
McCall has already added two faces in March – Keith Gillespie on a short-term contract and Accrington frontman Paul Mullin on loan to replace Barry Conlon.
And despite losing four on the bounce, McCall believes he possesses enough resour-ces to get back on track for the crucial seven-game run-in.
He said: "That's it now. I've got enough players in different positions for a variety of choices.
"We are in a run we don't want at this stage but it's down to us to turn it round. And I still believe there is enough ability within the squad to pick up the points we need between now and the end of the season."
Meanwhile, joint-chairman Mark Lawn reckons the fans can hold the key to persuading McCall to stay at Valley Parade if City do miss out on the play-offs.
McCall has threatened to step down if his side do not finish in the top seven. But Lawn believes the supporters can sway him by snapping up next term's season tickets early.
Lawn said: "Stuart McCall loves this club and he loves the supporters. If the supporters turn round and back him, it's a more powerful argument than I can give.
"If people want Stuart to stay, then get behind him and commit to your season-ticket. That says that even if we don't get in the play-offs, we still want you here - and then I think Stuart will stay whatever happens."
Lawn has already warned that cheap tickets will be a thing of the past after next season if City do not meet their 10,000 target again. Sales are currently around 6,500.
Fans have until close of business on Tuesday to buy season-tickets at the reduced price of £175 for adults. After that, it will increase to £250.
The Valley Parade box office will be open from 9am to midday on Saturday and from 11am to 3pm on Sunday.


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I am taking this week off to organize my blog, my house and my goals for 2018. I was not a believer in setting goals and being intentional about my plans for the day, week, month and year but I quickly realized that I was not achieving what I wanted too without a plan. So, this week I am setting… Read More
What's Up Wednesday 12.19.17
What we're eating this week… The hubby is out of town hanging out with his sister so I will not be getting my gourmet dinners he enjoys cooking so much this week. Nugget and I will be eating very bacheloresque this week! Monday – left over Chicken Parmigiana (thanks love for making me extras) Tuesday – pancakes (who doesn't love… Read More
November Book Review
If you are like me, I become a giddy little school girl when the weather turns cooler. In Houston, that rarely happens for more than a day at a time, so I capitalize when the cold blows through! The last few weeks of November brought cooler weather so I cozied up with a blanket and several good books. Reading has… Read More
Why I am Thankful
I am posting my What's Up Wednesday early this week because I want everyone to know what I have been up too but more importantly Why I am Thankful this year! This is my family last year at Thanksgiving. We have a new addition, my nephew this year! This post contains affiliate links. My opinions are my own but I… Read More
Friday Favorites 11.10.17
Friday Favorites! We made it; Friday. Check out what I have been loving this week.
October Book Review
It's that time of month again; my book review. I read some good ones this month. Don't forget to read my September, August or July reviews if you missed them. I hope you enjoy my October Book Review. This post contains affiliate links. My opinions are my own but I could be compensated based on purchases from these links. Read… Read More
Why I'm Glad the World Series is Over
You all know I am a die hard Astros fan. If you haven't check it out here, or here ! But, y'all, I am so glad the World Series is over, especially because WE WON!!!!!!!!!!! Get your World Series gear here and support the Astros and me! 🙂 I am not wired to stay up late. Remember that whole fun bear… Read More
Friday Favorites
I am going to try something a little different today and participate in a link up. Link ups, in case you are wondering, are a bunch of bloggers talking about the same thing on the same day. They share their blogs between all their readers! One of the hosts of the link up, Erika, is one of the reasons… Read More
September Book Review
Not only did Harvey delay my August Book Review (read it here), he decided to bring floods to Houston and keep me at the Hospital on our ride out team for almost a week! Not only did I miss my family terribly and worry about my home, but I did not get to read as much as I would have… Read More
12 Fall Flats for the Mom on the Go
This post contains affiliate links. My opinions are my own but I could be compensated based on purchases from these links. Thank you! This one is short and sweet because we are battling pink eye and a double ear infection at my house and I am tired. I found 12 great pairs of flats that are perfect for a mom… Read More
What's in My Bag. Mommy Essentials.
Pre-Nugget I collected purses. I love purses. The bigger the better. Twice a year I would carefully research which tote would be coming home with me. There is something so exciting about switching out purses for the upcoming season. It's as if you are getting to start fresh. Then Nugget came along and my purses went into hibernation. Any given… Read More
It's OK to Cry
Unexpectedly last Saturday, the world lost a wonderful mom, wife, grandmother and friend. As a nurse, I am familiar with death. I have helped families say good bye to their loved ones, hugged those in mourning and planned a dignified passing with terminally ill patients. And every time I have lost a patient, I held it together so the families… Read More
August Book Review
I love to read. I try very hard to read each night before bed to get away from technology and ready my mind for a great night sleep. Sometimes, though, a book comes along and I end up reading until WAAAAY too late/early in the morning and suffer the next day. August was one of those months. I'm so excited… Read More
Three Pieces you NEED in your Closet for Fall
Houston has two seasons hot and hotter with a few beautiful days sprinkled in here and there. On those days you will see our finest fall/winter wardrobe all over the city. I wear scrubs for my job during the week but on the weekend I need comfortable, chic and easy outfits that are Nugget proof but still make me look… Read More
Wake Up Call. Making a Habit of Intentionally Waking up Early.
I hate mornings. Despise them. I think they are the most disgusting things on earth and I am a nurse and have seen a lot! But, I am trying to change my habits. Research shows that it takes about 21 days for a task to become habit, so I started a 21 day experiment of getting up early. Like, way early. Before… Read More
3 Reasons you don't feel Accomplished at the end of the Day
Its 9 pm, the kids are in bed, you are exhausted but there are still a thousand things to accomplish before you can even think about having some me time, let alone go to bed yourself. You have been going nonstop all day and yet you feel like you have not achieved anything! Why? You are not setting yourself up for success. Read below… Read More
July Book Review
Reading is one of my favorite things to do. I would look forward to summers as a little girl because I could read ALL the books. I read books in one sitting and get extremely frustrated when people interrupt me when I am reading. Tell me it is not just me? I love getting lost in the characters and the… Read More
Seven Easy things to do at Night to Make Your Morning Bearable
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KVD Gypsy Palette Swatches
August 9, 2009 by kuuipo1207
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As promised here's swatches of Kat Von D's True Romance Gypsy palette which can be purchased Sephora.com. If you haven't used any of the KVD palettes or if you're unsure of the makeup line, I'd HIGHLY recommend getting the palettes. The eyeshadows are some of the softest I've ever come across. They blend smoothly and […]
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August 9, 2009 by kuuipo1207
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Ok, I know this is a makeup blog, but it's also a beauty blog, and something that I consider to be beautiful are tattoos. Especially ones done by any of the guys and gals from L.A. Ink and Miami Ink. That being said, let's get on with this post. Wanna be a part of history […]


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My cousin was having his birthday in the backyard, a bonfire, and I invited some friends. My friends and I got pretty drunk and at the end of the party one of my friends admitted she had eaten the "chicken and rice" from the fridge. My cousin and I burst out laughing because we both realized the "chicken and rice" that was in the fridge was prepared for the dog. I personally had prepared it, tearing apart the chicken with my hands and mixing it all together in a not so appetizing manner. Once we shared that info with my friends, everyone was dying of laughter except of course my friend that had eaten the "dog food". Lets just say she wasn't wagging her tail!
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Thank you: a polite expression of gratitude.
But we do need to talk about the way to respond when being thanked.
Many people, particularly in the US, reply to "thank you" with "you're welcome."
And it's not just young people: To people from other parts of the world, "you're welcome" can sound rude.
But the problem with "you're welcome" isn't sarcasm. Well, not the whole problem.
Not that this is the intention, but "you're welcome" can sound like you're taking the polite gesture from the thanker, and bringing attention to your kindness.
To the unaccustomed ear, it can sound like "yes, I did you a favour, you should be thankful."
It's not intentional, I'm sure.
Similarly "no problem", or the reply favoured by our Australian friends, "no worries", are both flawed.
Often said with a dismissive shrug, "no problem" can be interpreted as simply denying that being kind is an inconvenience.
But to those used to hearing "you're welcome," "no problem" can be sound like being kind is sometimes an inconvenience...
Young people tend to respond to being thanked with "no problem", which older people find rude.
Why is this? Here's where it gets technical...
We use phatic expressions all the time. For example when we respond to "how are you?" by saying "good, you?"
Often we use a phatic response when we don't know what else to say. Saying "I'm OK," for example, even when we're not.
We know people aren't (usually) actively asking how we are, so we respond phatically.
But because "thank you" is a sincere expression, many common phatic responses sound empty in comparison.
So, what are the options? Are we at a linguistic impasse?
As the Brits have long known, the correct way to respond to "thank you" is to say "thank you".
This response is still phatic in purpose, but the tone and context can't be misread.
And there's no need to get stuck in a thank you loop; once each will do.
H/T This post on Tumblr, and users allthingslinguistic, hinallie, and thisisnotharmless.


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When I was younger I spent a lot of time in heals and tops that were far from comfortable. I remember many a night out, ditching my shoes and walking through a club hoping not to step on glass but figuring the risk was worth not having to spend another moment in those shoes. When I was in my 20's I accepted that being uncomfortable was part of working or going out, it came with the territory.
The older I get the less I'm willing to accept having to be uncomfortable. Stiletto's for a wedding definitely, for Saturday night only if it's a special occasion, and even then I'm more likely to wear a wedge than a stiletto. And when making plans I'm often tempted to say, "if I can't wear leggings I'm not going".
When it comes to style I'm definitely all about what is comfortable but still looks stylish. I don't need to be trendy I just don't want to look frumpy. I've put together some of my favorite pieces that are comfortable and stylish.
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Comfortable and Stylish Wardrobe Staples
Tee Shirts
Tee shirts are my wardrobe staple. I have a mix of cheeky ones with sayings and some very basic ones. I like them to be a little flowy but I won't say no to a good fitted one. I think you should not buy tees at fast fashion stores.
1. They tend to stretch and I want my tee to fit the way it was when I brought it.
2. They don't hold up under multiple washings and I tend to wear my tees a lot.
3. I think it's worth it to spend on basics you are going to wear again and again.
This is my new favorite tee. It's got an incredibly flattering cut and neckline and you can dress it up if need be. I wore this to a wine tasting with some heals and it was comfortable and fun. I own it in black, white and grey.
Gap is great for comfortable essentials. I love this tee which is more fitted and this one that is a bit more forgiving. I have one of each in black and white.
Tank Tops
I like my tank tops the same way I like my tees, a little flowy with a bit of style. This one is a new-found favorite, I love the v-neck, it's so flattering. This one is perfect for mom life because it's not showy or tight and goes with everything. And I have not been able to find this one in stock but if you find it let me know. Also this tank is my go-to everyday tank and it's made in america, for real, not just a slogan.
Up until yesterday I had yet to find a pair of leggings that I loved. Yes, I have a drawer full of Lula Roe but while I love the buttery softness the quality for the price is somewhat meh. Then yesterday I put these on and life will never be the same again (which is what happens when you start insisting on having quality wardrobe staples). These leggings hold you in and are super flattering in the back and they are so comfortable.
If the slits are a bit overwhelming for you these are super cute and I feel like I need these because, basic black leggings are life. Also don't be intimidated by the high waist, I recently learned that high waist is your friend.
Let's keep it simple: flip flops, Converse, Uggs.
I'm going to say a few words about shorts.
- I feel most people regardless of body type look better in shorts than capris.
- Capri's make you look dated.
- I'm not classy enough to manage sitting on the floor with my kids in a skirt.
Now it's a matter of finding the right shorts and the right length. I find these shorts to be pretty much perfect.
What to Wear Under it All
I'm currently obsessed with bralettes. I'm not sure where they have been all my life. Taking my bra off is no longer the much awaited favorite part of my day. This is my favorite but I also love this one and this one.
Do not be swayed by these undies "one size fits all" I swear they really do and they are so comfortable.