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After some time away, we're back. But wherever we go, we seem to be directed towards the same message. This time the reminder comes from Venice, delivered to us on the first morning of our explorations. This store window engaged us with a strong piece of urban wisdom superimposed on the soft and artistic reflection of the lovely statues that adorn the church across the campo.
The message is universal: Try to ward off complacency. Don't be distracted by the unimportant. Every moment is precious, a blessing, a gift, an opportunity.
And so,
Carpe Diem!


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Savings in Summer, Big Challenges to Come in Winter for Argentine (and Latin American) Energy
So it seems that, as we advanced in our 2008 predictions, energy is going to be the issue for Latin America this year. At least that's what the reactions to every announcement related to the subject show.
Last week, Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kircher claimed the country has saved 600 megawatts of energy thanks to the efficiency plan the government launched last December, informs Mercopress independent news agency.
Even though energy savings are always good news, her statement was not welcomed with applause: the press, society and industrial sectors still remember that the previous government (conducted by her husband) denied for years that Argentina could be going through an energy crisis. Additionally, she omitted to note that consume in January was about 5% higher than the same month's last year, according to a press release by Fundelec.
On top of that, her announcement came just a few days before her meeting with Brazilian and Bolivian presidents to discuss gas supply, which is expected to lack during the approaching winter.
(Picture: Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner at a summit with Buenos Aires suburbs mayors. Credit: U24)
"I was speaking to Under-Secretary Roberto Baratta (Planning Ministry) on the numbers we're seeing concerning energy rationing and we're in the order of 600 megawatts," were the words of president Fernandez de Kirchner during an act with mayors from Buenos Aires suburbs, according to Mercopress. She also mentioned that Argentina and Chile are working together in energy efficiency measures, but did not reveal more information.
Despite the critics those words received, the president has other issues to worry about regarding the country's energy supply. Next February 23rd, she will meet with her colleagues Luis Inacio da Silva and Evo Morales, Brazilian and Bolivian presidents, in order to discuss the shortage of gas expected for this winter.
During a visit to Brazil last week, Bolivian vice president Alvaro Garcia Linares said his country's gas supply wouldn't be enough to meet the neighboring countries needs. And Brazil and Argentina are both dependent on Bolivian gas, specially in winter, when heating needs increase the demand.
"According to the Buenos Aires press sources, Argentina is 'confident' that Bolivia will comply with the agreement signed last year for the daily provision of 7.7 million cubic meters of gas. But the quick reaction to vice president Garcia Linares visit means there is concern. Apparently, the Bolivian official said in Brazil that current levels of supply are ensured but certainly not the 2 to 3 million cubic meters additional provision necessary to cope with the expected winter demand increase," informed Mercopress news agency.
Argentina and Brazil aren't the only ones with energy issues these days. On another note, last week Chile announced energy saving measures to avoid having to turn to rationing. Those actions include extending the daylight saving time one more month, reducing the energy voltage in 10%, and encouraging measures to increase the hydroelectric production.
::Original article ::U24 article (in Spanish) ::Mercopress story on presidents summit ::Chile energy saving measures (in Spanish)


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Sweetie these were posted almost a year ago 😬 have u been under a rock? I'm sure everyone seen these already lol. Glad you're enjoying them tho
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On Britney's site it's confirmed that she'll be performing in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Thursday, July 19th https://britneyspears.com/events She's definitely going to be touring the US & UK but there's rumors that Britney will be performing in theatres for the US leg.
Preach ! I'm sick of this whole 2 singles per era thing. Just cuz it doesn't do well doesn't mean her label should limit it to that amount. At least 1 more lol
I'm talking in regards to the label & all the promotion that was given for the glory era. What you're saying has nothing to do with your topic & or what I've stated. The BBMAs was definitely good but had nothing to do with the label, the bbmas wanted to honor her w/ a prestigious award & celebrate her with her iconic hits
Britney sang The Stops Remix! before POM!
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If she still was the way she was with femme fatale or even the BJ era, I would agree .. but she actually put in a lot of effort with glory and it looked like she was enjoying it while doing it. So I'm not gonna blame her, her team, or her label cuz they actually really did go all out for glory. The GP is interested in what's going on in the new generation now and sorta left Britney behind. We just have to accept she isn't gonna be that huge pop star she once was. Britney ruled the late 90s & all of 2000's pretty much lol .. and now Beyoncé is having her shine
I'm gonna be honest ... I used to always blame the label for everything, but it seems with the glory era they actually tried to give her a proper era. Vmas, iHeartRadio, jingle bash, triple ho show, radio interviews, photo shoots, jimmy kimmel, James cordon, the today show, Ellen, the Jonathan Ross show , U.K. radio interviews, & let's not forget the tour .. the list just goes on. I think the time has pretty much come to the point where we need to accept that Britney isn't gonna be huge anymore .. the good thing about her is that she already set her legacy & is a legend at this point that's all that matters
Britney shot for Elle Mag!
BlackoutEgo posted a topic in Britney SpearsOk I had to delete yesterday's post in regards to "the greatest showman" because it turned out it was just her dancers filming a live commercial for it (which airs tonight) so I don't think it had anything to do with Britney. But Britney still definitely did something yesterday & it turns out she shot for Elle Magazine. Her makeup artist & hair stylist were on set
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BlackoutEgo replied to Turn Ya Head's topic in Britney SpearsThis bitch is such a liar LMAO .. he literally read this from some irrelevant Vegas blog from twitter, I read it myself & everything he said was stated on their. ? as if sources would tell some irrelevant anything IM SCREAMING ! He's just trying to get his irrelevant ass YouTube channel some views . Now I'm not saying I believe she'll tour & release music cuz all we know homegirl could be planning her next trip to Hawaii and just stay chillen hahaha. Now if that does happen I don't want y'all thinking it's cuz of this dude & start believing him. He literally got this off the blog. End of the tea now les keep it moving
As if she's gonna go touring a week after Pom ends ☠ Gorl even I know not to believe this
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BlackoutEgo replied to ifuseekme's topic in Britney Spearshonestly im lowkey sick of it but lets all be real here , this is where our girl is getting her shmoney .. i also dont know what is up with her lazy ass team but they need to get it together. if its a non major release then just release the perfume with her name stamped on it and move along , and if theyre gonna make a major release then snap out of the laziness and set our girl up with a commercial/ photo shoot. the whole photoshopping only defines them as cheap lazy cunts & making britney look bad. ALSO WHEN THE FUCK IS THIS BITCH GONNA RELEASE A MALE FRAGRANCE? she would be banking twice the amount she is since she has alot of gay fans
Do you think can Britney still hit these notes now?
BlackoutEgo replied to Bretyna Speransky's topic in Britney Spearsnope , her voice isnt as strong as it used to
Y'all read way too much into things
Is this the girl that used to be Britney's assistant back in 2009?
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Shock rocker Marilyn Manson is all set to star in TV's most horrific series, Salem as they begin to shoot for their Third Season this January.
Salem, a supernatural fiction drama about the Salem Witch trials that took place in the 17th century during the Puritan era, is produced by WGN America.
The Deep Six singer will be playing the role of Thomas Dinley, "the go-to man in Salem, from a shave and a haircut to being leeched, bled, sliced open or sewn up". Sounds terrifying. Considering it is the self-proclaimed Anti-Christ Superstar who will be playing this iconic role, expect it to be as gory, dark and bloody as any of his music videos have been. After all, it's just another Marilyn Manson appearance!
This isn't the first time that Manson has played a role on TV – he was also a part of the cast of legendary FX Series' Sons Of Anarchy, in which he played Ron Tully, a white supremacist, and in Once Upon A Time as Peter Pan's shadow. He will also be starring as Lewis Carroll in his own production, Phantasmagoria: The Visions Of Lewis Carroll, that has been in the making since 2004 but finally hopes to see the light of day soon.
Marilyn Manson last released the album The Pale Emperor in 2015. The album has received positive reviews since it's release and touted as a hit, after a number of years of the singer's personal and professional struggles.
In the meanwhile, Salem has been garnering a wide audience since its debut in April 2014 and tells the fictional tale of a lady, Mary Sibley (played by Janet Montgomery) and her gothic romance with John Alden (played by Shane West) during the traumatic persecution of anyone wavering slightly away from the Puritan rulers of the day. Direct-to-TV viewers totaled to over 350,000 for it's second season, not including online streamers and downloaders.


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"Yet indiscretion thereby grows direct,/And falsehood falsehood cures, as fire cools fire/Within the scorched veins of one new burned.
King John Act Three By Dennis Abrams ——————————– Act Three: After the wedding, Constance berates King Philip and the Duke of Austria for their weakness but is interrupted by the arrival of Cardinal Pandolf, the papal legate. The Cardinal tells … Continue reading


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Somaliland electorate has every right to evaluate the history and previous engagements of any one who
seeks to be elected for the president of Somaliland,It is constitutional and democratic right to shed
light his personality,leadership,political orientation,integrity,decsion making,stamine,loyality,recent
history and past history.
Hence, Hon,Abdulrahman Irro's ten year tenure as the speaker of Somaliland house of representative is
sufficient enough to understand and evaluate him personally and professionaly.
The house of representative has tremendous and comprehensive legislative powers according to Article
54 of the Somaliland constitution:
The legislative powers of the house shall extend to the following financial matters:
1.The imposition of taxes,duties,and other schemes for raising revenue.
2.The establishment of a somaliland income fund or other funds which are earmarked for specific
3.The printing of currency and the issue of bonds,other cerificates and securities.
4.The regulation of the economy and the financial system. (Article 54 of Somaliland constitution).
Furthermore,article 55 of the Somaliland constitution provides the house of representative sweeping
powers to regulate the government budget.
1.The house of representatvies may debate and amend the budget,and approve it by a resolution.
2.If the new budget is not approved before the start of the new financial year,the old budget shall
continue to be in force until suh time the new one is approved.
3.The house of representatives shall approve any expenditure which is not included in the budget.
4. The annual accounts shall be presented to the House of Representatives within six months of the end
of the financial year to which they relate, and the House shall debate them and reach a resolution
5. The Auditor General shall have responsibility for the presentation of the annual accounts.
Similarly,the constitution clearly shows that the house of representatives can initiate laws to the benefit
of Somaliland citizens,without making an excuse that the exectutive did not bring bills to the house.
According to article 74 of Somaliland constitution bills (draft legislation may be introduced at the house
of representatives by:
1.The council of government (the cabinet).
2.The requisite number of members of the house of representatives as laid down in rules passed by the
3.Except fo financial bills, at least 5000(five thousand) citizens who are eligible to vote.
In light of the above background,did Abdulrahman irro failed or succeeded to exercise the constitutional
powers of the house of representative to serve the interest of Somaliland citizens. On the other parts,I
will analyse,the bills the house should have tabled in, in the wider public interest but failed to do so,the
houses check and balance apparatus,has it worked as intended or not?, as speaker of the house of
representatives did he use the post for the bettermant of Somalilanders or the promotion of his political
agenda?,did he led the house with vision and exemplary leadership?,where his good governance and
anti corruption credentials stand in light of how he managed the house and its resources?,his numerious
foreign trips and qeust for Somaliland recognition,can we deduce his level of patriotism in light of his
leadership of the house?,is he a good decision maker and innovative leader?,Somaliland youth and the
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Stop disadvantaging the disadvantaged // Some practical tips for teaching & learning.
There are no shortcuts or golden tickets. Get teaching right first. [Sir John Dunford]
Education is not just for the elite. It is for everyone regardless of the circumstances into which they are born. In order to ensure students are every background get the same opportunities as everyone else, teachers have to pay meticulous attention to disadvantaged students for it's those students who stand to gain the most from effective teaching and learning.
'Get teaching right' or 'quality first teaching' gets mentioned a lot when talking about 'closing the gap' between disadvantaged students and their peers but what does this actually mean? Saying these things repeatedly is not overly useful – it doesn't encourage teachers to change their teaching habits or reflect on their practice. Should teachers be doing things differently for disadvantaged students in lessons day to day? Probably not, but disadvantaged students should be at the top of a teachers thought process when teaching as it's these students who stand to gain the most from teaching that increases subject knowledge and provides lots of opportunities to bring that information to mind.
What does it mean to be disadvantaged?
Dr Nicholls has a great insight into disadvantaged students here. He talks about the need to disrupt the loop of unequal outcomes for disadvantaged students and has come up with a list (this does not assume all disadvantaged students are affected by these things) that highlights some of the key factors that may identify a young person as disadvantaged…
Another significant factor that relates to learning is that disadvantaged students tend to arrive at secondary school (and primary school) with a lower number of words in their vocabulary and a distinct lack of cultural knowledge (compared to their peers) which restricts their understanding and delays their progress. Joe Kirby makes a great argument for scientific based curriculum design here that would certainly help close the knowledge gap for disadvantaged students.
What can teachers do day to day?
Routines. A lack of routine can disrupt the start of a lesson, waste time handing out books, lead to confusion and a general misunderstanding of expectations in a classroom, all of which will affect learning for students. Consider:
- How will students enter your classroom and what will they need to do upon being seated? For example what if the expectation was that students had 30 seconds to enter and get seated and then immediately completed a short quiz of 4 or 5 questions that tested their knowledge of lesson content from last week, last month, last term and last year? The accumulative effect of this interleaved approach on learning could increase a students knowledge over time whilst providing a smooth start to the lesson that focuses on learning from the outset.
- Also consider your routines/expectations for:
- getting students to be silent.
- TRY: '3,2,1, eye contact' and explain to students that once you get to 1 all students should have eye contact with you. This is a great way of getting students attention. Be persistent, habits don't form over night.
- questioning and how students should respond [see below].
- handing out books / resources – what's the most time efficient way to do this? Are students trained in this so that it becomes automatic? Every second counts!
- circulating the room whilst students are working? Do you check in on disadvantaged students first?
- working environment during a task – what is the default noise level? Purposeful, directed talk amongst students is useful for developing understanding but when this is not part of the task do students need to talk? A noisy classroom makes it difficult to concentrate for long periods of time.
- getting students to be silent.
Directed questioning. No reasonable person would expect a teacher to know every disadvantaged student that they teach (especially with large cohorts) so use your annotated seating plan.
- Don't be afraid to have your seating plan in your hand whilst questioning and use it to ensure disadvantaged students get questioned regularly. I've seen teachers use this strategy in my own school to great effect.
- Use the no opt out strategy from TLAC – don't allow any students (let alone disadvantaged to simply say 'I don't know.' Give them wait time, let them look over their notes before attempting answer. Circle back to them to ensure they have understood.
- Use 'no hands up' when questioning. This blog from the Learning Scientists highlights the negative affect 'raising hands' can have on student performance… Asking students to raise their hand to signal their achievement (when they knew an answer) highlights differences in performance between students, making it more visible. This can lead to students in lower social classes, or with lower familiarity with a task, to perform even worse than they would have.
Frequent quizzing. As already stated this is a great routine for getting students into a class and settled whilst also benefitting their learning. As Joe Kirby suggests in his blog, we have over 100 years of scientific studies that frequent testing is the best way to disrupt the curve of forgetting. The best thing about low stakes quizzing is that teachers don't need to grade, track or spend hours marking them. They can be self-marked by students as teachers explain the answers and knowledge gaps can be addressed immediately.
- TRY: For the next six weeks instead of your planned starters try quizzing students at the beginning of each lesson using the 'last week, last month, last term' approach. What do you notice about their learning? What if students were quizzed at the beginning of every lesson, every day, every term? Would that help balance out the knowledge deficit?
Modelling. When teaching it's important to model what great performance looks like in your subject and even more important that you model the process (meta-cognition) of how to approach problems / tasks. The EEF see meta-cognition as one of the most impactful learning strategies that especially helps disadvantaged students.
Feedback. This is another strategy which the EEF deems to have high impact on student performance. The most important thing about feedback is that students do something with, ideally acting on the teachers feedback to improve their work and consolidate or extend their understanding. How can teachers be more meticulous with their feedback for disadvantaged students?
- Marking little and often rather than a whole set of books in one go. I'm not a fan of 'marking PP books first' as this suggests that other student books are less important or may receive feedback that is of less quality then the books marked first – which is wrong.
- Try whole class feedback that addresses common misconceptions.
- When conducting a feedback lesson have your annotated seating plan in your hand and visit the disadvantaged students frequently to ensure they have understood and are acting upon your feedback.
Read. Encourage students to read lots. Make it part of your lessons and teaching rather than an 'add on'. As Katie Ashford describes, a good reading lesson should follow these principles…
- In any lesson, reading should primarily be for comprehension. Pupils need to understand what they are reading, and so the teacher should pause at appropriate moments and check for understanding.
- Reading is an opportunity to improve pupils' fluency and ability to read with expression. Teachers should therefore model good reading and ask pupils to read aloud (year 7s love this, so get them into that habit then- it's harder as you go up the school, in my experience).
- Reading is an excellent opportunity to improve pupils' vocabulary. Teachers should pause to explain the meaning of key words, and may want to give further examples of new words used in context.
A list of strategies for reading in lessons can be found here.
TRY: As part of explaining a new concept give students a a passage of text to read that explains the concept (perhaps with a diagram if appropriate) to compliment your explanation. This could be read as a class or individually. If this habit is formed over a time it could help increase student vocabulary, fluency and understanding whilst enabling them to read outside of their normal experience (e.g. scientific articles, classical literature, e.t.c.).
The thing that does make a difference, not just for disadvantaged students but for all students is effective teaching and learning. The challenge for teachers is ensuring that disadvantaged students get overexposed to this every lesson as it is those students who stand to gain the most. Be bold. Be courageous. Have relentlessly high expectations of all students. Form effective habits and don't leave anything to chance. We only get one chance to help all students access the opportunities they all deserve.
"To build a better world we need to replace the patchwork of lucky breaks and arbitrary advantages today that determine success–the fortunate birth dates and the happy accidents of history–with a society that provides opportunities for all." [Malcolm Gladwell]
High expectations & brutal honesty – are we asking the right questions?
Asking whether something works or not in education is an endless, perilous quest that normally results in argument, resentment and division. It'll be more useful to ask "under what conditions does it work.*" The more I read about Michaela Community School the more I'm convinced that high expectations and brutal honesty are whats needed in schools to help young people exceed their expectations. It seems (from the outside looking in – I'm yet to visit) that Michaela have created the conditions that enable their core values so that students can flourish.
Following an article published in the Sunday Times, Twitter was alive with debate about Michaela's approach. I've yet to visit the school (hoping to visit in early 2017) so I'm trying to keep an open mind, but have read blogs from many of their staff. Regardless of whether you agree with their approach or not, one thing that has impressed me (from the numerous blog posts/articles/presence on Twitter) is that they appear to be asking the right questions. Their answers may not fit your view of education (there are a few things I've read that are currently at odds with my own views) but the questions they are asking will almost certainly be useful in moving your thinking forward. If anything it's refreshing to follow the development of a school that is challenging the status quo – committing to long term strategic goals rather than settling for short term quick wins.
Here's a few questions (I'm sure this is just the tip of the iceberg) that Michaela has prompted me to consider:
School ethos:
- What is the purpose of our school?
- Can this be summed up in one phrase?
- How is this communicated to staff, students & parents?
- When we say 'high expectations' what do we actually mean (down to the detail of day to day life in the academy)?
- What do we mean by 'high expectations' of:
- Teaching?
- Learning?
- Uniform?
- Behaviour?
- Manners?
- Communication?
- School environment?
- What do we mean by 'high expectations' of:
- How are new students inducted into the school?
- Is an assembly and some extended tutor time enough to train students in the detail of school rules and expectations?
- Would allocating sufficient time (2-3 days to a week) to effective routines/rules at the beginning of the school year save time later on and reduce consistency amongst students/staff?
- Is the school culture dialled in so that everyone is moving in the same direction?
- Is the culture amongst staff to a level where people feel they are able to give their honest opinion and be part of the development of the school?
Teaching, learning, curriculum & assessment:
- What is learning?
- What are the most effective learning habits for students to develop?
- What do we mean by effective teaching? How do we know?
- What is the best way to structure a curriculum to enable learning?
- How is learning interleaved over time (to increased long term memory retention)?
- How can assessment be used to challenge students and provide useful data that enables teachers to plan effective sequences of lessons?
- What do students need to know? How is this communicated to students?
- How do we convince students that success is achieved through a series of habits (and that anyone can achieve this)?
- What is effective homework?
- How often should it be set?
- Should there be a tight whole school approach or complete teacher autonomy?
- How will homework be monitored?
- What happens if homework is not completed to an acceptable standard?
- Is marking every single book an effective use of time?
- Are teachers happy, appropriately challenged and given enough support to teach well day in day out?
Literacy & numeracy:
- What is the most effective way to catch up students who are already behind with literacy & numeracy upon arrival?
- How is this embedded across all subjects becoming part and partial of every lesson?
- What is the most effective way to accelerate the progress of weaker readers?
- What role does reading play in school, every day?
- How do we support students to truly love reading and see it as a worthwhile use of their time?
- What are our expectations of every student every day?
- What systems are in place to deal with disruptive behaviour?
- How do we ensure consistency across all staff?
- How do we get the 'right people on the bus'?
- Is the school vision / value so clear that potential candidates knowingly opt in?
Approaching Michaela through the lens of 'right or wrong' is a waste of time. Use their model to challenge your thinking, your values / beliefs and most importantly what purposeful education is so that we can all continue to do whats best for the students. For doing precisely that I'd like to thank Michaela and its staff for making me think.
*stolen from Dylan Wiliam but couldn't find the exact quote.
Plan for learning.
If learning happens over a period of weeks, months and years.
Is lesson planing always carried out with student learning in mind?
Recently I have led a series of talks/sessions/workshops on the challenges of leading teaching & learning across a school. What has struck me as somewhat odd is the number of people that hear the phrase 'teaching & learning' but only really register the 'teaching' part. Teaching without any understanding of how people learn or what learning is, conjures up thoughts of the blind leading the blind. What does your school focus on? Is their balance between teaching and learning with links between the two?After reading books like 'Why students don't like school' and 'the hidden lives of learners' I can't help but think about learning whenever I'm planning a lesson or reflecting upon my teaching. This has led me to reflect further on lesson planning and a few questions that teachers could consider, to focus the planning of a lesson to maximise learning:
1. What is the desired learning outcome?
2. What do I want students to think about at different points during the lesson?
3. Will the activity make them think hard about the desired content or distract them from it?
4. How will I link new knowledge to students existing knowledge base?
5. How will I model the learning outcome?
What I think about when I plan a lesson.
I always go back to a definition of learning by Professor Coe that has stuck with me. and stays at the forefront of my mind…
So I think about the one thing I want my students to learn and then design a sequence that will enable them to think hard about the knowledge and apply / practice the desired skills. If an activity does not contribute to the learning then it doesn't form part of the lesson.
The spectrum below (created by Shaun Allison) expertly depicts what teachers should be aiming for – the struggle zone. Learning should be difficult enough that students grapple with the content but not so difficult that it flies straight over their heads or so easy that it doesn't require any real thought at all.What is the quickest path to the learning?
On a recent trip to Malaysia (so recent I'm currently sat in my wife's parents house in Malaysia writing this post) me and my wife decided to fly direct from London to Kuala Lumpur, with a 3 month old in tow it seemed like a sensible idea. Our objective was to get to Malaysia as quickly as possible with the least amount of hassle and distraction. Now we could have flown from London to Amsterdam, wait a few hours flown to Dubai, wait several hours before flying onto Kuala Lumpur which would have used up almost a whole day on travelling. This option might have saved us a little money but would have almost certainly used up lots of time and energy. This scenario made me think about lessons and the quickest possible route to learning.
I've observed a number of lessons where the objective has been really clear on the learning that the teacher wants the students to engage with, but the students have been held back by a flurry of activities with questionable links to the desired learning. This leads me to think that as teachers, if there is a direct route to the learning we should take it. When planning a lesson, if the objective is for students to learn X why should they embark upon an array of activities that eventually lead them to X or miss the destination altogether? We sometimes get bogged down in planning lessons to fill time using multiple activities (that sometimes take us off course) to buffer the learning rather than getting straight to the learning.
Consider the two diagrams below – which one best represents your lessons?
When planning a lesson it's important to keep in mind the learning and design activities that will enable students to think hard about the desired learning by spending time in the struggle zone and allow time for students to practice the application of desired knowledge / skills.
Habits of highly effective lesson planning.This blog post by Pepe Mccrea outlines habits of highly effective planning. Below are the 7 habits with a few key extracts from Pepe's blog.
1. Start with the end in mind.
Excessive clarity – The clearer you are about where you want them to get, the better you'll be able to help them get there.
2. Take the shortest path.
Don't waste time designing overly complex learning experiences. What is the least I need to say to explain this concept to my students? What is the least amount of information I need to give them before they can get started?
3. Assess reliably and efficiently.
Hinge questioning Asking the whole class to: answer a multi-choice question using hand-signals; or show their thinking using mini-whiteboards.
Exit ticketing Giving students 3 questions to answer on a sheet of paper which they have to hand to you as they walk out the door.
4. Build learning that lasts.
Plan for thinking As Daniel Willingham so eloquently puts it, 'learning is the residue of thought'. Plan what you want your students to think.
Anchor thinking David Ausubel tells us that 'what students already know is the most important factor in what they can learn'. Design activities to help your students tap into what they know and make connections with what they're going to learn about.
5. Anticipate the unexpected.
Increase your impact further by looking for points in your lesson where students are likely to struggle, make mistakes or develop misconceptions.
6. Move towards inter-lesson planning.
The relationship between lessons is just as important as what happens within them.
7. Plan better together.
Sharing your planning and practice not only brings fresh eyes to old problems and helps us articulate what we're doing and why, but it also spreads our understanding of what works (and what doesn't) amongst our profession.
We often have lots of great ideas for lesson activities but must consider the execution of them and the effect they will have on the desired learning. When planning a lesson consider:
– working backwards from where you want students to end up.
– what you want students to think about at different points in the lesson and how your planned activities will foster that thinking.
– the quickest path to the learning – don't waste time with lots of activities that just keep students busy – focus on tasks that enable students to grapple with knowledge / skills in the 'struggle zone.'
The 'Superman effect' and 'Purple cows'
I recently watched a video of Aral Balkan speaking about something he calls the 'Superman effect' which made me immediately think about lesson planning and designing remarkable experiences for the students I teach. If you haven't seen it watch it now:
In the video @aral talks about something he calls the 'Superman effect' in design. How design is an art form that empowers, amuse and delights people. Great designers have the power to changes lives and give users exceptionally remarkable experiences that make them feel like a 'superhero' – the 'Superman effect.'
Aral goes on to say…
Our lives are a string of experiences. Experiences with people and experiences with things. And we, as designers — as the people who craft experiences — we have a profound responsibility to make every experience as beautiful, as comfortable, as painless, as empowering, and as delightful as possible.
Now read the quote again but replace the word 'designers' with 'teachers.' Perhaps as teachers we have a duty to make students uncomfortable and allow them to struggle in order to learn, but the rest of the quote really rings true with me. As teachers we have to recognise that every interaction we have with young people is an opportunity to have a positive impact upon them. Teachers are artists and lessons are our art. Being passionate about our subjects mixed with a continued desire to improve and develop our pedagogy is key to providing the 'Superman effect' for our students. How can we make students feel like super hero's in our lessons? We need to make them feel more excited about entering our classrooms rather than leaving them. Next time you're planning a lesson consider the 'user experience' and make it remarkable.
In Aral's extended version of his talk (see below) he also talks about how design gets compromised when companies have misguided CEO's who seek to dictate the journey to success and quite often get it wrong. How true is this in schools? How many times have SLT implemented policies / procedures with little or no consultation from staff (thankfully this doesn't happen in my school, but I'm sure we've all heard a horror story in our time…)? The way to unleash potential is to ensure that leadership is distributed across the school and that power is dissolved to all staff. Let the people who are closet to the action have a say in the critical decisions, empower them to lead.
Aral Balkan: Superheroes & Villains in Design from Thinking Digital on Vimeo.
Seth Godin talks about being remarkable in his book 'Purple Cow.' He talks about truly remarkable products / ideas and people or as he calls them 'Purple cows.' I believe teachers have a responsibility to be remarkable and provide remarkable experiences for their students. 'Good enough' or 'that'll do' or even 'Very good' is a one ticket to mediocrity. It's not remarkable. You are an artist with talent waiting to be unleashed. Be creative. Safe is risky. Don't be boring. Be remarkable in everything you do.


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The sermon today will take up the difficult issue of the gift of tongues from 1 Corinthians 14. As I wrestled with this issue, I thought it might help if I created a chart that outlined each instance in the New Testament where the gift of tongues was referenced. Upon reviewing the chart, the session thought it might help some of you who would be interested in a more detailed study of the issue.
Please note the directions at the bottom of the chart: the chart may not be distributed or reproduced beyond the congregation of Christ Presbyterian Church without the church's permission. For permission or more information, please send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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In these hard economic times, food trucks across the country have become all the rage. Diners are chowing down on gourmet food for great prices, dished up by award-winning cooks from the back of souped-up rides that rival some of the best restaurants in town.
What makes these mobile grub hubs so appealing? Over the next few weeks I'll be profiling some of the best food trucks across the nation, and giving you a mouth-watering taste of why the "roach coach" business is booming. Make sure to tell us your favorites, too!
First up: The Best of the West Coast!
San Diego
From Tweet-ups to food festivals to 5K Munchathons, food truck enthusiasts in California celebrate gourmet food served from these mobile restaurants. One of the most popular trucks (and my personal favorite) is San Diego's MIHO Gastrotruck, which serves elegant organic farm-to-table fare that would satisfy even the most dedicated foodie. From Portobello sandwiches to grass-fed burgers and carnitas tacos, MIHO dishes up delicious food for affordable prices.
Honorable mentions:
MangiaMangia mobile – Italian cuisine; Sushi Ninjas – Japanese fusion
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a food truck paradise, with over 200 LA food trucks operating within the city. One of Angelinos' unique favorites is Kogi, a Korean-Mexican fusion food truck where Korean BBQ meets Mexican flavors. Serving such mash-ups as kimchi quesadillas and tofu tacos, Kogi sees customers happily waiting in line for 45 minutes to get their LA street food fix. With 5 trucks up and running, they tweet their locations to Twitter followers, so loyal patrons can track them down in real time.
Honorable Mentions:
Nom Nom Truck – Vietnamese banh mi; Buttermilk – Breakfast gourmet truck
San Francisco
The City by the Bay has a lot to offer hungry NorCal patrons looking for a delicious fix. Each week, San Francisco food trucks gather together at Off the Grid to offer foodies their favorite fare in one location. One of the city's best-loved mobile restaurants is Cupkates, a traveling dessert bakery that was the first food truck in the Bay area. With two trucks in service, Cupkates offers such cupcake delicacies as salted caramel, tiramisu, and s'mores.
Honorable Mentions:
Curry Up Now – Indian street food; Roli Roti Gourmet Rotisserie – Organic roasted meats
Pacific Northwest
Locally called "food carts," Portland and Seattle boast some of the best roadside cuisine in the nation. The winner of the best food truck in America is Marination Mobile, a Seattle food cart cooking up marinated Korean-Hawaiian fusion meats and proudly declaring itself to be "America's Sauciest Food Truck." Marination's expertly-crafted food garnered such popularity that they now have their own brick-and-mortar restaurant serving the same excellent fare as their Seattle street food roach coach!
Portland's food cart culture doesn't slack, either. One of their stand-out food carts is Built to Grill, serving gourmet Italian food including gnocchi and garlic bread, but the penne a la vodka seems to be their crowning glory. The reviews for this Portland cart are screaming with praise, and everything is made fresh to order using local ingredients. The Portland street food scene is a little bit richer with Built to Grill roaming the roads.
Honorable Mentions:
Whiffies (Portland) – Fried meat & dessert pies; Skillet (Seattle) – American-inspired cuisine
Stay tuned for Part 2 of my series – maybe your favorite food truck or food cart will make the list!


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It's not you, it's me;
I care too much about my sanity.
I'm done with all that is unhealthy;
especially gifts of PTSD
I want soulful interactions
rather than just a brief distraction.
No longer letting anyone live rent free in my head;
I will be making something beautiful instead.
Learning new things
Challenging myself
Finding my pathway
I've learned my lessons
Changed what I didn't like
You can take a hike.
Bubble baths and solo showers;
reading books for several hours.
Exercising and training hard;
energy spent on business and bards.
Respect my boundaries;
someone exemplary.
Good morals a must,
or you will eat my dust.
If you're not a good choice for me
you probably don't want any babies.
Or I think you'll be a terrible dad
because of how you treated me so bad.
I'm done with being used,
living this life confused.
I'll be chasing my dreams
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BALTIMORE—Lutheran World Relief is providing relief supplies and support for longer-term recovery to families impacted by the El Niño-fed rainfall in Peru that has caused deadly and destructive flooding and mudslides along the coastline since January.
LWR is assisting communities in the province of Trujillo, located north of the capital city of Lima, with the help of a $500,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and with fundraising support from International Relief Teams, TCHO Chocolate and Lutherans in the United States. LWR is coordinating with the ACT Alliance, a faith-based humanitarian network, and is working with a local Peruvian partner, CEDEPAS Norte to implement its response.
LWR is distributing emergency relief supplies, including tents, inflatable mattresses, mosquito nets, mosquito repellent, hygiene and sanitation kits, water purification tablets, and tools for cleaning debris. The agency is also coordinating with Caritas Peru for a shipment of school kits, personal hygiene kits, baby kits, sewing kits and quilts from LWR's Mission Quilt and Project Promise programs.
The partnership with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will enable LWR to extend its response by providing cash support for up to 880 poor, rural families that will help in addressing their immediate needs.
The weather pattern, triggered by a caused spike in the surface temperature of the ocean brought by the El Niño current, has brought torrential rains that caused devastating floods and mudslides in 24 out of the 25 regions in the country. The relentless water and mud, carrying dangerous debris, have destroyed roads, bridges, businesses and homes as well as crucial farmland. The rains could continue as late as May.


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October 12, 2009
Whether or not you believe it was Christopher Columbus who discovered America, there is one thing we can all agree on, the only thing fresh on the menu while at sea was likely caught on the side of the boat. The pantry necessary for Christopher Columbus' journey had to feed a hungry crew for several weeks and endure extreme weather conditions.
Just for fun, we did a little research and figured a boat leaving the Spanish port of Palos de la Frontera in 1492 might be stocked with these delicious staples:
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Hollywood legend, Oscar winning "REBECCA" star JOAN FONTAINE has departed for Manderdley at age 96. She is survived by her estranged sister OLIVIA de HAVILLAND, 97 …and two daughters.
Her assistant confirmed Joan's death of natural causes, The Hollywood Reporter said.
Joan de Beauvoir de Havilland was born in Tokyo on Oct. 22, 1917.
Due to the ill health of both she and her sister, and the divorce of their parents, their mother, Lilian, relocated to Hollywood and pushed the girls into acting.
But Joan resisted initially and returned to Japan, attending the American School, returning to States at age 17. As de Havilland was already having some success as an actress, Joan took her stage name from stepfather George Fontaine and signed with RKO appearing in 1939's "The Women" and "Gunga Din".
But it was Alfred Hitchcock who made her star in his first American feature "Rebecca" (1940) based on the best-selling novel by Daphne DuMaurier. Joan's perf as the unnamed heroine as the new wife of haunted hubby Max De Winter Laurence Olivier earned her an Academy Award nomination for best actress.
A year later, Hitch teamed her with Cary Grant in "Suspicion", winning the Oscar for her turn as his wife who fears the debonair star of plotting to murder her. She became the only Hitchcock actress to ever win the Oscar – beating out her own sister Olivia who was nomm'ed for "Hold Back the Dawn" at the 1942 Award ceremony which ignited a decades-old feud.
As the legend goes, as Fontaine came forward to accept her trophy, she rejected de Havilland's attempt to congratulate her and that de Havilland was more than miffed. The competitive sisters stopped speaking to each other – their feud now sadly never resolved. De Havilland, 97, a two-time Oscar winner, lives in Paris.
Fontaine then earned a third best actress Oscar nom for her The Constant Nymph (1943).
Joan also won legions of fans for her portrayal of Charlotte Bronte's in Jane Eyre (1944) opposite Orson Welles as Rochester – the romantic thriller September Affair (1950) with Joseph Cotton; In Max Ophuls' "Letter from an Unknown Woman" (1948) and as the Lady Rowena in Ivanhoe (1952) with Robert Taylor.
As she aged, Joan moved from ingénue into more mature roles in the movies and starred on Broadway opposite Anthony Perkins in "Tea and Sympathy" in 1954 and "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea" (1962). Her last film appearance was in horror flick "The Witches" (1966).
Joan was also a familiar face across the TV landscape appearing on games shows and episodic dramas.
Joan was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1980 for her guest-starring stint in the soaper "Ryan's Hope".
As The ENQUIRER reported previously, in 1978, she published her autobiography, "No Bed of Roses", which detailed her feud with de Havilland.
Among her four husbands were Batman TV show producer William Dozier and actor Brain Aherene.
Au revoir, Joan…


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My wife, Peg, and I were recently at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Three things stood out during the two hour show – God, the elderly, and humor. Three thoughts that leaders may want to reflect on.
"God bless you" and "thank God" were frequently heard from the performers throughout the evening. Those words were refreshing to hear.
I have always felt that it is ironic how political leaders want to take "God" out of our national vernacular, but when tragedies come, the first thing they ask everyone to do is to pray. In concert with that how often do we hear them end their speeches with, "God bless you and God bless America?" Why, if a prayer in school is forbidden?
Leaders have an awful lot to be thankful for and not being ashamed to thank God, like the performers at the Grand Ole Opry often do, may be something to consider.
The Opry cherishes and honors its older performers. One emcee had her first performance there 48 years ago and another 53 years ago. Too often organizations rid themselves of their aging people and thereby lose parts of their tradition and the wisdom that comes from the older people's experience.
I have known a number of younger leaders who have reached out to their predecessors and learned a great deal from their knowledge. They were glad they did so.
Humor was recurrent throughout the night. Bill Anderson may have led the league when he said he wrote a song for his "ex" titled, "The Only Good Years We Ever Had Were the Tires on Your Car."
Leaders can and should bring humor and fun into the workplace. Great leaders demand effort but also bring lighter moments to their organizations.
Thanking God for your many blessings, honoring and learning from older people, and bringing laughter to your organization are three concepts worthy of consideration.


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Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter! Thousands voted to help their favorite nonprofit win $3,000 from 3W Magazine, and Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter topped the votes. 3W Magazine presented a $3,000 check to the nonprofit's representatives during the magazine's 10-year anniversary party on Feb. 2 at Ruth's Chris Steak House.
Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter provides 24-hour emergency residential care to children who are victims of family violence, neglect and physical and sexual abuse, www.nwacs.org.
"Thank you to the Northwest Arkansas community for voting us as your favorite nonprofit in Northwest Arkansas! We are marking our 25th year, and we are so grateful for the many community friends and partners who have stood with us to help the children in our care. Together, we have helped more than 9,000 kids who have been abandoned, abused or neglected and have provided them with critical services and hope for a brighter future. From all of us at the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter, thank you," said Maury Peterson, executive director of the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter. "Also, congratulations Kasie and Leslie and the team at 3W on your 10-year anniversary! We are thankful for the wonderful partnership over the years and for this awesome donation!"
On Monday, the nonprofit announced Sara Evans as the musical entertainer for Starlight Gala on March 3 at John Q. Hammons Center. Evans has had five No. 1 Country singles, including "Suds in the Bucket" and "Born to Fly," and earned the Academy of Country Music Top Female Vocalist award. For more details on the Starlight Gala, visit www.nwacs.org/gala/.


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Getting adequate sleep can greatly impact your overall wellness. Read on to see if you are getting enough quality sleep, and for tips on improving your rest.
How Much Sleep Do I Need?
How much sleep we need changes with age. Teens need 8-10 hours of sleep each night. Lack of proper sleep affects their growth, academic performance, mood, and behavior. Adults 18-64 years of age require 7-9 hours of sleep. Sleep needs for older adults may slightly diminish with age.
Sleep Quality
The amount of sleep you get each night is important, but the quality of sleep you get is also an important factor in health and well-being. Good quality sleep is crucial to overall wellness. Poor sleep quality can include the following:
- Not feeling rested after getting the proper amount of sleep
- Waking up repeatedly during the night
- Experiencing sleep disorders such as snoring or gasping for air
- Having difficulty concentrating
- Struggling with staying awake during the day
- Having trouble controlling your emotions
- Slowed reaction times
- Being told by others that you look tired
- Requiring caffeinated beverages to keep you awake
If you are experiencing any of these on a regular basis, your sleep quality may be lacking. Improving sleep quality may be helped by creating better sleep habits, or being diagnosed and treated for sleep disorders.
Improve Your Sleep
The Mayo clinic suggests 7 ways to improve your sleep.
1. Stick to a sleep schedule.
Go to bed and get up at the same time every day, even on weekends, holidays and days off. Being consistent reinforces your body's sleep-wake cycle.
2. Pay attention to what you eat and drink.
Don't go to bed either hungry or stuffed. Your discomfort might keep you up. Nicotine, caffeine and alcohol deserve caution, too. The stimulating effects of nicotine and caffeine take hours to wear off and can wreak havoc on quality sleep.
3. Create a bedtime ritual.
Do the same things each night to tell your body it's time to wind down. Some research suggests that screen time or other media use before bedtime interferes with sleep.
4. Get comfortable.
Create a room that's ideal for sleeping. Often, this means cool, dark and quiet. Consider using room-darkening shades, earplugs, a fan or other device to create an environment that suits your needs.
5. Limit daytime naps.
Long daytime naps can interfere with nighttime sleep — especially if you're struggling with insomnia or poor sleep quality at night. If you choose to nap during the day, limit yourself to about 10 to 30 minutes and make it during the mid-afternoon.
6. Include physical activity in your daily routine.
Regular physical activity can promote better sleep, helping you to fall asleep faster and enjoy a deeper sleep. Timing is important, if you exercise too close to bedtime, you might be too energized to fall asleep.
7. Manage stress.
When you have too much to do — and too much to think about — your sleep is likely to suffer. To help restore peace, consider healthy ways to manage stress. Before bed, jot down what's on your mind and then set it aside for tomorrow.
This article was written by Cindy Nelson, Utah State University Extension assistant professor
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A phased array is an array of antennas where the phase of the signal is used to transmit or receive a particular frequency to/from a particular direction. In commercial radio, it can be used to strengthen AM signal by tuning the phasing for the carrier frequency. In astronomy, adjusting the individual timing (phase) of signals combined from multiple fixed antennas can select a specific frequency from a specific direction, making non-movable array of antennas directional. A set of fixed phased array telescopes is termed an aperture array.
Examples of radio telescope arrays that have used phased array processing:
A phased array feed is an array of receivers set at the focus of a dish radio antenna, an alternative to a horn feed. Phased array feeds have been tried in a number of traditional radio telescopes such as Green Bank Telescope.


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Apple is reportedly hustling to get as many units of the redesigned, majorly upgraded iPhone 8 (or X) as possible ready for primetime by September. But while ironing out kinks associated with newly implemented stuff like wireless charging, augmented reality or facial recognition must be a top priority for Cupertino's software engineers, iOS 11 also still needs some work.
Presumably about two months away from a wide-scale, proper release, the latest platform makeover is undergoing its second round of public beta revisions as we speak. Those who already tested the first unstable build should have no problem installing the update from their general settings menu.
Not a member of the Apple Beta Software Program yet? Enrollment is even less of a hassle, though it's vital to remember you'll be trying out pre-release software that's never entirely bug-free. Frequent data backups are always a good idea, as is experimentation limited to devices you no longer use as daily drivers.
That said, a number of iPhone and iPad stability improvements are in order compared to iOS 11 public beta 1, as well as enhancements to Siri capabilities, various Control Center tweaks and specific bug fixes. Keep in mind that this public beta 2 build coincides with the third developer goodie pack, which reportedly feels quite smooth for a still early stage of development.


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Those who knew him will be sad to learn that one of our members, Dr Mick Morris, has died.
As a student of the Open University, Mick wrote a thesis on the history of classics in Scotland, which remained unpublished, although he did contribute to a number of books, including the collection of essays on Gilbert Murray (Gilbert Murray re-assessed), for which he wrote a chapter on Murray at the BBC. Mick also interviewed Douglas MacDowell about his life and career near the end of his (Douglas's) life.
He had a dry sense of humour and was always good company.
Here is a link to a brief obituary of Mick in The Herald, accompanied by Hadrian's Farewell to his Departing Soul.
The Classical Association of Scotland sends its condolences to his family. He will be missed by all who knew him here at the Classical Association of Scotland.
Ave atque vale…


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Tackling the Pa. volunteer firefighter shortage
A local Pennsylvania news site launched an in-depth look at the cause and the solutions to the the nationwide volunteer shortage
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CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. — With volunteer firefighter numbers dwindling across the nation, departments all over the country are struggling to balance high call demand with low staffing.
Probably the most striking example has been in Pennsylvania, where state officials released an alarming report in late 2018 that warned the state's fire and rescue services were facing a crisis. The study found that from a high of 300,000 volunteer firefighters in the 1970s, Pennsylvania now has 38,000 volunteer firefighters in its ranks. More than 90 percent of the state's 2,400 fire companies are volunteer-based.
Recently, The Centre Daily Times launched a three-part, in-depth series sounding the alarm on Pennsylvania's statewide volunteer firefighter crisis. The series that highlights the financial and morale challenges volunteer fire departments face, as well as what it takes to keep volunteers happy.
Vanishing volunteers, rising costs
Financial and staffing struggles of volunteer fire departments are making it harder for first responders to keep their communities safe, and they are often forced to spend a lot of time holding fundraisers that often hardly make a dent in the increasing costs of running a volunteer company.
The series takes an in-depth look at what the departments are going through by highlighting escalating equipment costs, a lack of training among volunteers and a Pennsylvania commission that oversees emergency services improvements.
What makes volunteer firefighters stay?
Samantha Gribble gives readers an in-depth look at her experience as the youngest volunteer firefighter at the Howard Fire Company, and President Mark Ott expresses how he would like to see more volunteers like her, but he doesn't know how to recruit a younger class.
Another young volunteer, Nick Fisher, 21, said he sees his service at the department as an "addicting hobby," and that saving a life is like "an adrenaline rush before getting on a roller coaster you've never been on before."
However, Assistant Fire Chief Justin Butterworth said many young volunteers end up due to burnout from "all the other stuff."
"They weren't aware that they were going to spend so much time training; they weren't aware they were going to have to raise so much funds," he said.
What are the solutions?
Several departments have explored various solutions for the volunteer shortage , such as changes in leadership, tax breaks and state commission recommendations that address burnout, training constraints and funding.
Gregg Township Fire Company Chief Scott Breon said a change in leadership increased their total crew by about 80 percent.
"We're trying to rebuild and trying to get people interested," he said.
The department is also lobbying for a fire tax to help with the rising costs, but Gregg Township Supervisor Keri Miller said it might not be the best solution as a similar tax did not help much for EMS.
The recommendations released by the General Assembly state commission include proposals to pay for basic training for all first responders, a statewide program that would promote recruitment and retention and credit at high school and college levels to encourage younger recruits to join the fire service.


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Well, residents in Staten Island, New York are feeling ignored (SeeBS News).
Nearly half of New York City's deaths from superstorm Sandy happened in Staten Island.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is going there Friday. People there say they're suffering -- and not getting enough help. Some residents have been calling the area "the forgotten borough.
Across storm-ravaged Staten Island, frustrations are mounting. One resident there told CBS station WCBS, "We're gonna die! We're gonna freeze! We've got 90-year-old people!"
Residents are outraged, claiming their community has been ignored in the days following Sandy while aid pours into other parts of New York and New Jersey. Natvel Pritchard, of Staten Island, said, "Though people don't talk about Staten Island much, people are here, a lot of people are hurting, so it's upsetting."
Power is out, hundreds of homes have been destroyed, and dozens of streets are impassable. Still, the city is planning to go ahead with its annual marathon, which kicks off on Staten Island's Verrazano-Narrows Bridge on Sunday.
Resident Nicole Malliotakis said, "We are far from fine and the fact that the mayor wants to have a marathon this weekend when we have people who lost either their lives or lost their entire house. I mean, it's unbelievable to me."
Bloomberg is an idiot! He's endorsing Obama because he believes the man-made fraud known as glo-BULL warming caused the storm, never mind a similar storm in 1938. Now he wants to have a marathon while people are still suffering and others are dumpster diving just to get food?
Remember when Obama stopped in New Jersey for a photo op with the big boy Chris "Krispy Kreme" Christie? So much good that did. Non-union relief workers from Alabama were turned away and weren't able to help. So where's Krispy Kreme to throw his weight around on the unions? Why doesn't he get his new idol Obama to remove the red tape?
Since Obama couldn't wait to take charge for the pre-election photo op, can we stick this failure onto him, and will be media cover this up like they have Benghazi?


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Skip to comments.Obama Campaign Speech: No Compromise on Abortion Mandate
Posted on 08/08/2012 4:32:19 PM PDT by wagglebee
During a campaign stop in Denver, Colorado with pro-abortion activist Sandra Fluke, pro-abortion President Barack Obama refused to back down on the HHS mandate his administration put in place forcing religious groups to cover abortion-causing drugs.
Let me tell youtheres nothing conservative about a government that prevents a woman from making her own health decisions, he said. Let me tell you something, DenverI dont think your boss should control the care you get, Obama added, referring to the desire by religious groups to not be forced to violate their own consciences.
I think there is one person who should make decisions on your health care, and that person is you, he continued. I dont think a college student in Colorado Springs should have to choose between textbooks or the preventive care she needs.
Despite the fact that the Obama administration faces dozens of lawsuits from religious employers who are forced to pay for and refer for such drugs, Obama claimed some sort of compromise had been reached.
We worked with Catholic hospitals and universities to find a solution that protects both religious liberty and a womans health, Obama falsely claimed. Weve made sure churches and other houses of worship dont have to provide or pay for it.
During the speech, Obama bashed Mitt Romney, who enjoys the support of pro-life groups, for wanting to de-fund the Planned Parenthood abortion business and defending the rights of religious employers.
He joined the far right to support a bill that would allow an employer to deny contraceptive coverage to their employees, Obama said. He said hed get rid of Planned Parenthood.
He said that hed take the Affordable Care Act and kill it dead on the first day of his presidency, Obama complained about Romneys stance supporting the reversal of Obamacare, which funds abortions.
Obama also touted one aspect of Obamacare, This law allows young adults under the age of 26 to stay on their parents health care plans. Thats despite a new Washington Post article that makes it clear that aspect doesnt cover pregnancies while abortions could possible receive funding. As pro-life attorney Matthew Clark of the ACLJ explains, Obamacare allows for a myriad of abortion funding a horrendous contradiction.
Retaining a hard line on this will mean a hard fall for the man.
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Remember the STU-PITTS amendment to the healthcare act?
Remember when Democrats said it was a lie that Obamacare would require taxpayer funding of abortion?
Remember when they claimed death panels were a hoax and fear mongering?
Obama lied, people (including small children) died.
Obama will bring up specific social issues like abortion and guns for 3 reasons
1. distract from the failed economy
2. energize their base
3. Romney won't effectively counter these issues. Romney's ineffective response will tick off & de-energize conservatives even more & continue to split the base
all of this is so predictable
He will be told by Timothy Dolan that he cannot expect the same support of Catholics that he got last time, when he promised them their coveted universal healthcare. He will "evolve". He will win a second term, having been given the Catholic vote again. Timothy Dolan will wind up on the cover of Time magazine and be he next pope.
The beginning of The End.
Nobody wants to stop wopmen from making their own health decision. I just don't want to pay for their abortions or their Contraceptives.
No compromise by patriot states to Buckwheat's fascist command to kill babies.
Send out your fat welfare momma and 30 IQ SEIU pigs onto the field, and let's see who wins. As for you chicken-leg desk jockeys in the metrosexual Pentagon, don't even think of moving your fat 300-pound butts off your chairs. We have lampposts reserved for you if you act up.
starting January, $1 every month will be deducted from everyone's paycheck to go directly towards funding abortion
140m tax filers
cost per abortion: $500
number of abortions per year (currently): 1.2m
current cost for all abortions in the US annually: $600 million
starting January, if you pay taxes... YOU are paying for the killing of our children
yea... I won't be doing that... then again, I'm a crazy nut job
Where does this "abortion mandate" come from?
There was no mandate, no overwhelming vote
of the people! Only a supreme court decision
and that is certainly no mandate.
Obama wants to use insurance to kill unborn children.
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There have been a few questions floating around the internet regarding how a possible government shutdown could affect military families. I don't claim to know every detail about every aspect, but I do know a few things.
UPDATE 3/11/2011: New guidance is very different. Please see Update to Government Shutdown Plans
First, a government shutdown should not affect active duty military pay. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is not funded via the general budget, and therefore is not part of the government that might close. DFAS did not close during the last government shutdown, and it has informed its workers that it will continue to operate even if a shutdown occurs. I know this is the most important issue for most military families, and I am glad that the news is good.
Most military services will continue to run as usual, though you may see a few less civilians at work.
There is one big possibility that will impact many families: the commissaries could possibly close during a government shutdown. During the last government shutdown, commissaries kept operating. However, this time is different. It is confusing, and I don't exactly have all the details to explain it well. Basically, the commissary employees are part of a union. The union is supposed to be in contract negotiations. If the government shuts down, the negotiations can't continue. However, it isn't clear if the commissaries will, in fact, close. I'm a little frustrated that no one seems to know, or they aren't sharing what they do know with us. Today, the commissary issued a press release on the subject, but it didn't say anything useful. The first sentence of the press release is, "In the event of a government shutdown, commissary customers are asked to check their local military installation news outlets before, during and after the event to determine if stores serving their area are open." It then rambles on for an additional four paragraphs without giving any clue as to whether they expect the commissaries to stay open or close. There is also no mention of unusual situations, such as commissaries located overseas.
I will continue to keep you updated as new information becomes available.


text: The Rockingbirds were an anomaly, a British country-rock band on the hip Heavenly label whose peak activity unfortunately coincided with the fallow period between the roots-rock movement of the 1980s and the "No Depression" resurgence of the mid-'90s. Formed in London in 1990, the Rockingbirds were founded by singer/songwriter Alan Tyler, singer/tambourine player Sean Reed guitarist Andy Hackett, pedal steel guitarist Patrick Arbuthnot, bassist Dave Goulding and former Weather Prophets drummer Dave Morgan. The success of their debut singles "A Good Day for You" and "Jonathan, Jonathan" (a tribute to Jonathan Richman) led to the release of their 1992 eponymous debut, which earned a warm critical response but met with commercial failure. A cover of Right Said Fred's"Deeply Dippy," released on an EP of Fred covers recorded with Heavenly labelmates Saint Etienne and Flowered Up, garnered some airplay, but a subsequent EP, Rockingbirds R Us, also stiffed. After 1995's oft-delayed but excellent Whatever Happened to the Rockingbirds met a similar fate, the group disbanded. ~ Jason Ankeny


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"I don't want to do any more work. But I still want to be paid." Taken from Tao Lin's 2009 novella Shoplifting From American Apparel, this line goes some way to sum up one perception of the 30-year-old author's cultural peers – all desire, with no determination. The American – who, with the release of his latest novel Taipei, has been liberally branded the "voice of a generation" – is in town for the Melbourne Writers Festival and will discuss with audiences what it means to be alive today as part of what he terms "Generation Now".
The young creative force – who not only publishes regularly online and in print but also runs MDMAfilms and his own literary press, Muumuu House – identifies the fact that his generation is "the first to barely remember not having the internet" as a key point in examining the challenges that face them, particularly creatively, in the 21st century. The concept of living in a world free of constant connection – a world without instant access to almost any sort of information – has become a vague memory.
Lacking the means to isolate themselves as great American writers of yesteryear once did (John Steinbeck drove around the United States with only his dog for company and wrote Travels With Charley, while Henry David Thoreau lived in a cabin for two years and emerged with Walden), Lin sees the relationship that Generation Now has with the internet as one that both unifies and sequesters: "not necessarily positive or negative, but very interesting". This connection between the real and online worlds – and all the trolling, spamming, capital-letter driven abuse that comes with it – is often painted with broad brushstrokes by the mainstream media. The term "ironic" is slapped around liberally and with it comes connotations of insincerity, carelessness and irreverence.
When asked if it bothers him, Lin pauses meaningfully, as he often does in conversation, and carefully selects his next words. "Not really, the definition of irony is when something you say has more than one meaning, but more importantly: is something ironic to them or to me? It's not necessarily the same thing." He goes on to explain that many things that he sees as ironic are taken with a straight face by the media. Gawker once described him as "maybe perhaps the single most irritating person we've ever had to deal with". Conversely, his moments of genuine reflection are perceived as merely another act of a writer with an ultimate level of self-awareness, a man too meta for his own good. All of this leads to his conclusion that, as far as the mainstream media are concerned, "nobody knows what they're talking about".
The idea that we live in a world dominated by loud voices with little substance behind them is clearly one that Lin spends significant amounts of time grappling with, both in his personal life and in his work. His writing is simultaneously surreal and literal, ironic and sincere, with undertones of a generation driven by amphetamines and constant media stimulation, hurtling faster than even it realises towards an inevitable moment of personal crisis. It is full of blankly single entendres, so devoid of artifice and ironic layer that, with its Hemingway-like straightforwardness, it can't help but appeal to a generation starved of authenticity and desperate for something honest.
The man himself doesn't complicate his life. He says he started writing because he "didn't have many friends, and I wanted to express myself". This is not so much a calculated career as it is an outpouring of personal beliefs that just happen to be able to pay the bills. In many ways, Lin, for some the poster boy of I-know-more-than-you-know hipster cool, is the ultimate antidote to the saturated, contrived narratives of mainstream media.
If David Foster Wallace summed up his generation through a chaotic mix of gorgeously dense prose, driven by an underlying fear of irrelevance, Lin captures his in all it's primal simplicity (Infinite Jest written on an iPhone). Life may appear confusing, but – for Lin at least – it can be surprisingly straightforward. "The medium is language, and that's the only medium I work with."
Tao Lin will be a guest at the Melbourne Writers Festival 2013, reading work at The Morning Read on Friday August 30, and appearing on the panel for Generation Now on Saturday August 31.


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(Kit Colbana #1)
J.C. Daniels
Release: August 1, 2012
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Kit Colbana—half breed, assassin, thief, jack of all trades—has a new job: track down the missing ward of one of the local alpha shapeshifters. It should be a piece of cake.
So why is she so nervous? It probably has something to do with the insanity that happens when you deal with shifters—especially sexy ones who come bearing promises of easy jobs and easier money.
Or maybe it's all the other missing kids that Kit discovers while working the case, or the way her gut keeps screaming she's gotten in over her head. Or maybe it's because if she fails—she's dead.
If she can stay just one step ahead, she should be okay. Maybe she'll even live long to collect her fee…
You know how sometimes you feel like you read a different book than everyone else? Yeah, that's me and Blade Song. I did not care for this book at all. I adore urban fantasy, its my favorite genre to read. I like the love/hate relationships, the strong heroines, the balance of fighting and romance, and the mysteries to be solved. This book fell flat for me in every one of those areas.
The heroine is supposed to be a baddass that several are comparing to Kate Daniels. She wields a katana and works with shifters. Sound familiar? Unfortunately, at the mention of her name in the same breath as Kit's, Kate Daniels has passed out from shock. Kit and Kate are nothing alike. Kit makes stupid decisions over and over again and her choices of allies and enemies boggles the mind (Jude the vampire? NOT your friend Kit). And she is supposed to be a sword master with her katana that she has a special connection with. Instead, we CONSTANTLY see her using other weapons instead of the sword. Why? I want to see some serious sword fighting dammit!
Kit's relationship with our hero, Damon, starts off on shaky ground and they instantly don't like each other (although Kit is attracted to his physical hotness). I thought I was getting some of that love/hate that I love, where the hero and heroine banter back and forth until their chemistry wins out and they fall madly in love, and into bed. That is not what I got. Kit and Damon have a hate/hate relationship, with both treating the other awfully. Their banter is not playful and on the edge between arguing and flirting. Their's is just fighting and being mean. There is even a point where Damon smashes Kit's head again the trunk of a car and chokes her out to the point that her throat and voice are messed up for a while. What. The. Hell? How am I supposed to swoon over that? And Damon is not nearly as apologetic as he should be or charming enough after that happens for me to get over it. Ugh.
Then, at 60% in, suddenly they are head over heels for each other. Its a very awkward transition that felt disjointed to me. Why the sudden change? I just couldn't by it.
I also didn't really love the world this story takes place in. None of the secondary characters really flourish for me and I felt like it was just the Kit and Damon show with these useless extra people occasionally thrown in.
I read just over 70% of this book, which I think was quite noble of me considering my issues with it. I also feel that this is enough of the book to write an honest review of it. I realize that the romantic relationship probably continues to evolve in the last 30% of the book, but I just couldn't get there.
However, several of my good blogger friends have read and loved this book - and I mean loved it. If you're still on the fence, please feel free to read their positive reviews and make up your mind for yourself. I have listed links to their reviews below. This one just wasn't for me AT ALL, even though I gave it a valiant effort.
Not Recommended.
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Good evening.
Sorry for my bad English, first of all.
My question is about hardness determination of abradable coatings, for example Metco 307-NS, (75% Ni- 25% Graphite).
Actually we check it by Rockwell Superficial method, HR15Y scale. Alternative method is Hoffman Scratch measurement. Is it possible to build correlation between two these methods. Whether are standards for Hoffman Tester calibration available?
Thank you, volf
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Hi volf
to the Surface Engineering Forum.
I've not used or evaluated the Hoffman Scratch method. I will make an assumption that this method could possibly be used on coated components non-destructively unlike HR-15-Y test (well I wouldn?t anyway). So if a good correlation between Hoffman and HR-15-Y tests could be established for your particular coating, then Hoffman scratch test results from components could be roughly related to HR-15-Y that you would get from your test pieces. Have I got the right idea of your post?
I would suspect that there is a correlation, but whether that will be accurate enough for practical use I?m not sure. I?ve not come across any published work on this. If you spray and test a lot of abradable coatings, I would build up a record of comparative hardness data. From this you should soon see if a reliable and practically useful correlation exists. Bear in mind that such a correlation if good, would probably only be valid for that specific coating type.
I?m hoping Alexangel1226 or any other SEF member with practical experience of Hoffman scratch testing will come along and comment.
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