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Data from the 'Collectio Rerum Ecclesiasticarum' from the year 1842.
The place: HUTTONS AMBO. Church dedication: ST. MARGARET. Church type: Perpetual Curacy.
Area, 2,300 acres. Bulmer wapentake *1. Population, 412 ; Church-room, 150; Net value, £93.
These towns form one parish formerly appropriated to the Priory of Kirkham, but no Vicarage was ever ordained.
Torre says, the Church of Hoton super Derwent was an ancient Rectory given to the Prior of Kirkham, and to the same appropriated, and King Henry VIII. settled it on the Archbishopric of York.
10th December 1800, a faculty was granted to take away the Chapel at Low Hutton, wherein divine service had been performed every third Sunday, and apply the materials towards the repairs of the parish Church.
Patron, the Archbishop of York.
Impropriator, Lord Macdonald.
Valued in Pope Nicholas's taxation at £36. 13s. 4d.; Nova Tax, £6. 13s. 4d.; Vicaria ejusdem, £16; Nova Tax, £6. 13s. 4d.; in 1707, at £13; and in 1818, at £106 per annum.
Augmented in 1723 with £200, to meet benefaction of £200 from the Rev. Michael Bridges ; in 1810 with £200, -by lot ; and in 1811 with £300 from the Parliamentary grant to meet benefaction of £200 from the Rev. James Jarvis Cleaver, the incumbent.
No glebe house.
The Register Books commence in 1714. A few leaves in No. 2. almost illegible.
Parochial Charities. -No return.
Post town: Malton.
Torre's MS. (East Riding), page 791. Abp. Sharp's MS., vol. iii. page 27. Nonae Rolls, page 236. Mon. Angl. vol. vi. page 317. Parliamentary Survey, vol. xvii. page 124.
*1 Torre places this parish within the Deanery of Buckrore and Archdeaconry of the East Riding.
George Lawton in 1842..
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by Colin Hinson. © 2013.


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Flawless Printing was the Morgan City Biddy Basketball 7-and-8-year-old champs. Team members are, kneeling from left, Zachary Ziegenbush, Keilen Johnson, Alvaro Franco, Jaslynne Cerda and Jordin Jackson. On the middle row are Jorden Geason, Jaxon Plaisance, Michael Mayfield III, Jace Sevin and Kymani Conley. On the back row are assistant coach Barry Walker and head coach Tim Matthews. (The Daily Review/Geoff Stoute)
Skippers For Sports was the Morgan City Recreation Department's 9-and-10-year-old league champs. Team members are, kneeling from left, Cade Gagliano, Jermichael Dural, Dillon Ebbecke and Landyn Ramagos. On the back row are James Bolner, Jaryan Bias, head coach Surface Dural, Emma Lind and Da'Kylah Green. Not pictured are Jamyre Bias, Shayne LaCoste and Brennan White. (The Daily Review/Geoff Stoute)
Spitale's Pharmacy won the Morgan City Recreation Department's 11-and-12-year-old league this season. Team members are, from left, Anthony Bourgeois III, Jack Lipari, Lucas Pickens, Keiton Laverne, Julyin Harris and head coach Chase Pickens. Not pictured are Tate Fotenot, James Fuhrer III, Nylan Grogan, Shamus LaCoste, Leonardo Torres, Jayden Ward and Kaleb Willis. (The Daily Review/Geoff Stoute)
The Morgan City 7-and-8-year-old Biddy Basketball All-Stare team is, kneeling from left, Hayden Ladner, Blake Blanchard, Carter Becnel, Ti'aysia Chapman, Drew Barousse and Tre'onna Chapman. On the middle row are Michael Mayfield III, Keilen Johnson, Timothy Junifer, Taylen Carbins, Kymoni Conley and Jorden Geason. On the back row are assistant coach Barry Walker and head coach Tim Matthews. (The Daily Review/Geoff Stoute)
The Morgan City 9-and-10-year-old All-Star Biddy Basketball team is, kneeling from left, Jaryan Bias, Ryan Valentine, Zha'kel Roberson, Tylen Mingo and Kade Allen. On the back row are Hayden Marcantel, Javien Colbert, Micah Wilkerson, Blaze Ashley, Kyiah Junifer and Kahyri Jones. Not pictured are Jamyre Bias and head coach Charles "Moonie" Maize. (The Daily Review/Geoff Stoute)
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Mum spat on and assaulted Dalby police in 'appalling' attack
HEAVILY intoxicated on gin and high on ice, a Bell mother-of-six went on a "tirade of abuse", attacking police officers in the dead of night, topping off four months of spiralling after her children were removed from her care.
Stacey Mary Hill cried in Dalby Magistrates Court when police bodycam footage showed her spit on and scratch a police officer near the Warrego Highway as they made attempts to arrest her.
What started her "significant spiral" was an incident in her own front yard at the beginning of the year.
Police prosecutor senior constable Jodie Tahana told the court on January 29, Hills' neighbour arrived home and saw Hill coming towards him while he sat in the car.
The court heard Hill then proceeded to walk up to her neighbour's car while holding a meat cleaver.
Snr const Tahana said Hill believed the victim had reported her dogs to council, and hit the side of the car with the meat cleaver, causing a dent.
She told the victim, "I will burn your house down", "I will make your life a living hell" and
"You don't know who you're f---ing with".
On February 3, Hill refused to participate in an interview with police.
Three months later, on April 11, Dalby police were conducting patrols at 12.20am when they saw Hill stumbling down Charles Street before she tripped and fell into the gutter.
When police approached her they found she had no handbag with her and was not wearing shoes.
When asked, she admitted to police that she was drunk on gin and had taken methylamphetamines, before police attempted to pick her up off the ground.
Snr const Tahana told the court she was "flailing" on the ground, and was "erratic with her speech and movement".
Police told the defendant they wouldn't leave her as they had concerns for her safety and wellbeing, so she began running towards Drayton Street.
While attempting to catch up with her, police said she was "acting aggressively" and exhibiting "volatile behaviour".
The court heard senior constable Davidson placed Hill under arrest and while police attempted to take her to the police car, she started dragging her feet on the ground.
Bodycam footage of the incident was played in court where Hill can be heard yelling, wretching, and calling police officers "f---ing mutts".
Snr constable Tahana described the following incidents as a "tirade of abuse" towards police officers.
While Hill was being detained, she turned her head to the right and spat saliva and phlegm on snr const Davidson, which was visible on his forearm.
She went on to scratch snr const Davidson, drawing blood on his elbow.
In the bodycam footage he can be heard saying "let go of my arm and stop scratching".
When placed on the bonnet of the car, Hill kicked behind her twice, the second time striking snr const Davidson in the left upper thigh.
Hill struck the bonnet of the car with her head twice before she was placed in the police car.
On the way to the Dalby station, she continued to spit and smack her head on the perspex divider.
By the time they arrived at the Dalby station, she was bleeding from the mouth and nose.
She turned her head to the right inside the station, and spat on an assisting officer, which likely included blood in what landed on the officer's arm.
Hill had to be sedated by paramedics and was transported to Dalby Hospital.
When she woke eight hours later, she was subject to a drug and alcohol test where she tested positive for having methylamphetamine in her system, and her BAC was 0.015.
Her intoxication was in breach of the bail order she was placed on in January that required her to consume no drugs or alcohol.
She later admitted to police that she had consumed half a bottle of gin and one point of methylamphetamine.
In her right pant pocket, police located a clip seal bag with a white crystal substance weighing less than one gram, and a small scoop.
Snr const Tahana said there was little risk of communicable disease transmission from the spitting and scratching, and the officers in question did not have to undergo disease testing.
Hill was subject to disease testing, however the test returned a negative reading.
In her submissions, snr constable Tahana recommended a term of imprisonment between six and eight months, which magistrate Tracy Mossop remarked was "very kind" of the officer.
Defense lawyer Claire Graham told the court Hill had experienced a "significant spiral in her substance abuse" since her six children were taken out of her care after the incident in January.
Ms Graham said her client had a long history with self harming, which started when she was 15.
The court also heard when she was 18, Hill doused herself in methylated spirits and set herself on fire, and when she was 19, her father took his own life.
Ms Graham said Hill's substance abuse was consistent with her relationships, and had only dabbled in drugs because previous partners had as well.
She had battled an addiction to drugs before her children were born, but went clean for several years before these incidents.
Ms Graham said her client had been feeling "useless" and "hopeless" since her children were removed from her care.
Ms Graham said Hill also made attempts to apologise to the officers she abused while she was in custody, and had been hospitalised twice for her mental health since the incidents occurred.
Since child safety had become involved, Hill was required to participate in mandatory drug testing which showed she had been clean from drugs for the past four weeks.
Her most recent drug test was at 8.17am before her sentencing, which came back with a negative reading.
Hill had also graduated from a no-contact order with her children to weekly contact visits.
Despite Ms Graham saying her client showed genuine remorse for her actions and showed prospects of rehabilitation, she did acknowledged that the offences did "warrant a sentence of imprisonment".
Ms Mossop described Hill's behaviour as "appalling".
"It would be really good if all the public could see that footage and see what our police officers go through when they deal with people like you," she said to Hill.
"I hope you are ashamed and embarrassed at your conduct."
Ms Mossop said it was to Hill's credit that she made admissions to police about her conduct and drug and alcohol use, and her early guilty plea was a strong mitigating factor.
Ms Mossop said Hill was someone who would need to be under the supervision of a psychologist for a long time, and credited her for remaining clean for four weeks.
"You do not need to be damaged goods if you want to be a functioning mother to your children," she said.
"I hope you've done it for your children, not just for court today."
Ms Mossop said she hoped the body cam footage would remain "embedded" in Hill's mind.
Hill pleaded guilty to public nuisance and wilful damage from January 29.
She also pleaded guilty to the events of April 11: assaulting a police officer, obstructing a police officer, serious assault of a police officer by biting or spitting, serious assault of a police officer by biting, spitting etc. while adversely affected in a public place, possessing property suspected of having been used in connection with the commission of a drug offence, and breaching a bail condition.
Hill was sentenced to eight months imprisonment released immediately on parole, and 40 hours of community service to be completed over eight months.
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So, I spend a lot of time reading blogs. It's what got me thinking maybe I could start one of my own. Now, most bloggers have a single thing they write about, a specialty. I obviously don't, and that's because if I find something neat worth sharing, I want to be able to share it. My blog is about pulling my life together one day at a time, and the life of Shay.
Anyway, one of my favorite blogs is Baking Bites. I stumbled across it when I was looking for a whole wheat pie crust recipe. My skill at pie crust hasn't improved, but my drooling skills certainly have. Nicole is an absolute genius. She's done copycat Girl Scout cookie recipes, and this delightful confection here is a Samoa Scone. It has all the flavors of a samoa cookie, in a delightful breakfast treat. Andrew couldn't stop eating them.
Anyway, in the interest of giving credit where credit is due, you can check out the original recipe here. I'm going to reproduce it below, for the lazy among you.
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter, chilled and cut into pieces
- 3/4 – 1 cup milk
- 6-oz semisweet chocolate, chopped (I used semi-sweet chocolate chips)
- 1 cup prepared caramel sauce (store bought or use recipe below)
- 3/4 cup shredded coconut
Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add in chilled butter and cut it into the flour mixture until no pieces larger than a pea remain visible (this can be done in a food processor).
Add in 3/4 cup milk and stir to combine. Gradually add in remaining 1/4 cup milk until dough comes together into a ball.
Divide dough in half. Working with one piece at a time, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and flatten into a disc about 1/2-inch thick. Cut into quarters and place on baking sheet. Repeat with second piece of dough.
Bake for 16-20 minutes, until scones are a light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
Melt the chocolate in a small bowl. Use a small knife or spatula to spread a thin layer onto the bottom of each scone. Place coated scones on a cool baking sheet lined with a piece of wax or parchment paper to set up.
Combine caramel and shredded coconut in a small bowl. Spread about 3 tbsp of the caramel and coconut mixture onto each scone and drizzle with remaining melted chocolate. Allow chocolate drizzle to set for at least 30 minutes before serving. Makes 8 scones.
Caramel Sauce
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 7 tbsp heavy cream (I actually used canned evaporated milk.)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until syrup turns dark gold. Working carefully, stir in cream and vanilla. Caramel will start to steam and harden when you add the cream – continue to cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until caramel is smooth. Transfer caramel to a refrigerator-safe container and cool. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Note: You may have extra caramel sauce if you use it for the scones, so feel free to use it as a topping for ice cream, etc.
Tastiness Factor:
Yum! I love Samoas cookies, and had tested Nicole's recipe for homemade Samoas last year. (I fully intend to remake them this year, too!) As expected, this recipe is a winner!
Reheat Factor:
What are you, nuts?!
Overall Impression:
These are awesome. Surprisingly, for the amount of chocolate and sugar involved, they're actually not too sweet. They have a sweet topping, sure, but the scone seems to counteract it a little. My photo obviously didn't turn out as well as Nicole's, and I think I know part of the reasons why. First of all, I just mixed the coconut into all of the caramel sauce I made. It looked like a cup, so I figured, eh, close enough. This may or may not have been wise. Second, I used unsweetened organic coconut. I measured out a cup, but it came in these tiny tiny flakes. Not sure if that made a difference. Third, I don't have pastry bags. I used a sandwich baggie that I had snipped the corner off of. So I'm not going to get that pretty piped effect. But I still love these things and would totally make them again. I think everyone else should try some!


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Didi restores equal Hitch service hours due to protest
By Wang Keju | China Daily | Updated: 2019-11-08 07:18
After announcing on Wednesday a test relaunch of its trouble-plagued Hitch carpool service that limited service hours for women, Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing apologized on Thursday and said it would offer equal-though more limited-service with no gender bias.
In a news release on Wednesday, Didi said it would relaunch Hitch on Nov 20 in seven cities-Beijing, Changzhou, Harbin, Nantong, Shenyang, Shijiazhuang and Taiyuan.
The Ministry of Transport had suspended the service after two female passengers were killed last year by their Hitch drivers, one of whom was executed in August.
The trial added new safety features, the company said, including a limit on all trips to 50 kilometers in downtown areas of the seven cities. But while service for females was limited to 5 am to 8 pm, males could utilize the service from 5 am to 11 pm.
The company explained it was trying to ensure the safety of its female passengers, but the unequal service prompted a firestorm of criticism on social media.
Nianchangxin, a female commenter on a micro blog, criticized Didi for having spent more than 400 days to improve Hitch's safety and only being able to come up with denying service to women during evening hours. That is not protection but discrimination, she wrote. Her comment quickly accumulated over 1,000 likes.
He Xia, director of the Anti-Discrimination Law Research Center at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics in Chengdu, Sichuan province, called the company's move an "indolent and sloppy" solution that discriminates against women.
"The safety hazard was caused by the platform's management loopholes in the review of drivers' qualifications and operational procedures, and the key to solving the problem lies in strengthening supervision and enhancing its technical means to avoid safety risks, rather than excluding women from using Hitch service at night," she said.
On Wednesday afternoon, the company responded to the criticism, saying that the relaunch is only a trial in limited regions, and that Hitch will continue to improve in line with feedback from the public.
Liu Qing, president of Didi Chuxing, said on Sina Weibo: "As a female senior manager myself, I also find the current functions of the Hitch service unfriendly to female users. But in terms of safety issues, we are really treading on eggshells during the trial run. I hope people will give us more time."
Yet, by late Thursday, the company changed course. It responded to the criticism by saying it would offer Hitch service during the trial period only to 8 pm for males and females.
"The change of the service time to between 5 am to 8 pm might not be the perfect solution. But it's the optimal choice after taking all conditions into consideration," the company said in a statement.
The company said it had considered prolonging the Hitch service to passengers of both genders until 11 pm. But it said that during the time it was operating Hitch, it had seen a big increase in passenger complaints after 8 pm, so it decided on the more conservative operating hours for the test period.


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- Heat oil in a pan and add the ingredients for the seasoning.
- Add the onions, a pinch of turmeric and stir in between till the onion is soft.
- Add the boiled potato pieces and cover with a lid
- Add salt and let it cook for another 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile wash the ridge gourd peel and grind it into a puree. Water can be added if the peel is too dry or not blending well.
- Now, add the puree to the ¾ th cooked potatoes. Sprinkle chili powder.
- Cook till the peel turns into dark green in color.
- You can sprinkle cumin or coriander powder too for an extra flavor.
February 29, 2012
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Birakaya Peechu/Ridge Gourd Peel curry
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dang, you also cook!!!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes dear, I do. Not like a COOK cook though...:) something eatable and edible for everyday life...:) thank u for the comment. This is first comment I received for my cooking...so, really happy..:)Delete
- AnonymousMarch 29, 2013 at 9:48 AM
you can cook beerakaya bhajji,thats yummy mommy dish.ReplyDelete
bhajji means mashed.
ridge gourd
olive oil
curry leaves
green chillies
first add olive oil in a container,add chopped onions,more chopped tomatoes , curryleaves and heat it till onions becomes golden yellow.later add chopped ridge gourd and mix them thoroughly for 2mins,later add vertically chopped chillies and enough water for ridge gourd to get cooked.keep the lid on container till ridge gourd becomes soft.once it becomes soft,then add salt and mash the soft ridge gourd curry with a pappu gutthhi(wooden ladle) while it was on stove.now mix the whole stuff for 2mins and take it out.
its amazing with rice and chapati.Replies
OH ok...never heard of it..sounds interesting..will try it next time..Thank you for the recipe and thanks for dropping by :)Delete
- AnonymousMarch 30, 2013 at 12:46 AM
hey,you can try same with bendakaya aka okra bajji.these are dishes from kurnool.you can cook ridge gourd without tomatoes but okra need more tomatoes.ReplyDelete


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Collaborative Leadership
August 04, 2015 | Apple Delight
By Pete Simano, M.Ed., Vice President for Leadership Development, NICS/Oasis
NICS/Oasis Collaborative Leadership
During my 11years in school administrative work I have found much success with leading through a collaborative approach. I wish to share some thoughts with my fellow NICS/Oasis administrators to help them reflect more on their leadership style and to possibly learn some new strategies to be more collaborative in their work. I was very fortunate to have training in collaboration through C.E.S. (the Coalition of Essential Schools) at Howard Luke Academy, in Fairbanks, AK, during 1997-1999; through mentoring with my supervising principal, Mrs. Marianne Carlson, at West Valley High School in Fairbanks, AK; and through journal and online research. As VP for Leadership Development with NICS/Oasis, I appreciate the opportunity to help train up and mentor others in the benefits of collaboration.
People call this type of leadership "collaborative", "inclusive", and "distributive" . Collaborative leadership goes against the traditional "top-down" model of yesteryear and brings on an inclusive approach with a cohesive leadership team. In NICS/Oasis, we call our school teams "FLT's or Field Leadership Teams", and at the Home Office we have an Executive Leadership Team (of three individuals) and a "Leadership Team" including the Executive Team with the Home Office Department Heads. At all levels, collaboration can foster empowerment, buy-in, and accountability.
During the 14-15 school year I was able to visit each existing NICS-Oasis school and share a module that I developed. I started each training with an overview of "Collaborative Leadership" and at times referenced the 11 Practices of Collaborative Leaders published by George Ambler, on Sept. 23rd, 2013. He states that there are 11practices of collaborative leaders. I will write about each practice, give a quick summary from his perspective and add some personal thoughts.
1. Collaborative leaders must be passionate about their purpose, mission, vision and set of values. They must be able to create an atmosphere where people can unite behind their guiding principles. People follow a passionate, articulate leader and these leaders "seek out people who are passionate about the purpose and vision of the enterprise and help them participate in bringing the vision into reality". At our schools, a passionate leader seeks out those who share a common vision to make and follow strategic plans, the CSIP (continued school improvement plan), and actively participate in making those documents. In NICS/Oasis we are hired sharing the same Christian beliefs, agreeing to the same Statement of Faith, and sharing the same purpose of "reaching the world for Christ through Christian education". Already being unified with our purpose, mission, vision and values give us a great starting point for being collaborative.
2. Collaborative leaders must accept the fact that they are not in control. Employees commit "as the result of inspiring leadership and a meaningful cause" . True collaborative leaders "lead without a safety of authority, position and hierarchy". Inside our schools a collaborative leader carries their title but takes risks to lead without the safety of title. Authority is shifted to a leadership team that takes an active role in representing their school/department divisions and decisions are made collectively, with the ultimate decision being made by the director in places where consensus can't be reached or a decision needs to be made quickly.
3. Collaborative leaders must flatten their organizational structures. This means that there are fewer levels of management and more people reporting to their division leaders. In our schools this means that leaders still have their division of duties but an FLT (leadership team) is more vested in making decisions for the school, with input from their stakeholders, and these leaders take more responsibility and increased accountability for bringing in change and making broader decisions. Most of our schools have a weekly FLT or management team meeting where decisions are made collectively, or for non-negotiable items the decisions are made unilaterally and shared for clarity.
4. Collaborative leaders must lead horizontally (not vertically). "Collaborative leadership is about breaking down silos and building trust based cross-functional relationships". Traditionally, decisions were made vertically and few knew the results, the process, or had input; they just received the decision. In collaborative leadership models, decisions are made transparently and shared across the school, as appropriate. Finance still at times needs a 'silo' inside the leadership team on salaries; H.R. still needs a 'silo' inside the leadership team on confidential personnel issues" but the vast majority of the school's decisions are transparent, and over communicated. "Leading a horizontal team requires influence and strong relationships. To lead outside your area of responsibility and accountability is the hallmark of collaborative leadership". An example I learned as BAIS director is to be able to answer questions to elementary parents about the upcoming spelling bee, when the elementary principal is absent, because I have been given knowledge of that event ahead of time.
5. Collaborative leaders develop leaders at all levels. It is almost to the point of viewing everyone as a leader and figuring out ways to plug them into the school and have them try out leadership capabilities. As gifting's and talents become apparent, a good collaborative leader will acknowledge those talents, encourage this employee to lead a committee, join a committee, facilitate an event, join in a curriculum review, join a PLC (professional learning community), and try out leadership. We all know that with success, confidence is built, and all leaders can point to the first time they were encouraged to try something new. Collaborative leaders are always trying to find out the best in their employees and develop them as leaders.
6. Collaborative leaders build a foundation of trust, are vulnerable, and develop norms for which their division can operate. Patrick Lencioni describes the" dysfunctions of a team as "lack of accountability, fear of commitment, lack of conflict, and avoidance of accountability- are the results of the absence of trust." Trust is truly the foundation of teamwork and collaboration. Trust is built intentionally, nurtured, and reinforced. Collaborative leaders "must have the courage required to trust others, to risk being vulnerable, and to expose who you are and what you stand for to others. In schools, each division, including the field leadership must be vulnerable, must talk about trust, must earn trust and not throw others "under the bus", "talk badly about others". Divisions in a school must develop group norms to help guide their meetings and a decision-making process to help them work cohesively towards that common vision.
7. Collaborative leaders must encourage risk taking. Employees who feel trusted and supported are more open to take a risk. Risk by individuals and teams promote creativity, innovation, learning and growth. People are more interested in driving change when they know they are supported, encouraged to take risks and not worried about how to cover their "butts" if they fail. All of us leaders had somebody encouraging us to take a risk, try to lead, cheerlead for us through the process. We need to reciprocate and do this for our emergent leaders.
8. Collaborative leaders lead with questions. I loved learning this as my mentor pointed out that most staff comes to you as a leader with solutions already formulated in their heads. When advice is sought, a collaborative leader will clarify the question being asked, and will ask what solutions have already been thought through. The vast majority of the time, the employee already has the answer you will quickly give and there is nothing more empowering than to reinforce their solutions and encourage them to go with it, thanking them for taking the time to take the initiative to problem solve. If they don't give you the advice you would give, listen to all their suggestions, and add in your solution to the mix, and follow-up with them, encouraging the staff to consider yours, with theirs. It is empowering to school staff and to all of our team leaders. Effective questions open up conversations and creative solutions are more easily found. "Conversation is how groups think".
9. Collaborative leaders share information broadly. I have learned over my career in administration that knowledge is perceived as power and nothing is more effective in breaking down teams than to have given information to only a small, select group of people. That group sometimes feels more favored, or more important, because they have information that others don't. I alluded to this in breaking down silos that in sharing information broadly (except of course for the few items that must remain confidential), by being transparent to the school's stakeholders, everyone feels empowered and valued. I have learned that owning mistakes and being vulnerable in sharing that can enhance trust. That isn't to say that collaborative leaders must share all their dirty laundry, reasons should be justified on why you are being that transparent, but it is good in laying that foundation of trust.
10. Collaborative leaders support transparent decision-making. In the C.E.S. training that I have had I learned early in my administrative career that having a transparent, decision making norm as one of our group leadership norms is empowering to the staff and teams to not only know who is making the decisions, but to know the times when they are a part of the decision-making process. I have been on many leadership teams with varying "decision-making norms" but a good example of one would be: our decision making goal is consensus but on time-sensitive issues we will go with a 2/3rds majority vote of those present, using the fist or five method, and having everyone unified to support the decision, even if they were in the voting minority. There are many ways to write this norm but to have it defined for each team is key. It only takes about 15-20 minutes to make a decision-making norm, but it is empowering to the staff to have it. In a true collaborative approach, the team/division leader (finance, elementary, secondary, local staff, etc.) will state who is making the decision, for instance the FLT team may be the one striving for consensus and actually making the decision, but ok with a 2/3rds majority vote, but staff meetings were already done where 10-15 minute discussions happened (whip or popcorn discussions) where the division leader is representing his/her division at the FLT. Staff just want to know who is making the final decision and in what time-frame and how, if any way, their voice is somehow in the mix. All staff must realize that for a few key issues, the director of the school, or the division leader of the team, may have a nonnegotiable item
11. Collaborative leaders encourage constructive conflict. A collaborative leader wants many different views presented and for the team to work through them to come up with a solution they can agree on. I remember well wanting all my team to give input into all issues affecting the school. We had a foundation of trust and our meetings were a safe place to brainstorm, give input, be passionate, cry, voice opinions, challenge others because we knew at the end of the day (or time frame) we would have consensus or a decision that had 2/3rds of our vote that we would all support. "Without open and constructive conflict innovation fails, decision-making stumbles and creative solutions become scarce. Collaborative leaders ... celebrate diversity and welcome new and challenging perspectives with the goal of finding innovative solutions".
This ends the practices outlined by George Ambler, but coming from a Christian perspective, I would like to add another practice from the word of God, Ecclesiastes 4:8-12 (NIV):
12. There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil, yet his eyes were not content with his wealth. "For whom am I toiling," he asked, "and why am I depriving myself of enjoyment?" This too is meaningless- a miserable business! Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. I have learned much during my administrative tenure that you need support, advice, prayer, and accountability from wise people around you. I view the "three strands" in our schools as our FLT members (principals/lead teachers/business managers), our DAC (director advisory councils filled by parents), and our Home Office support (executive team leaders and department heads). Having been a director, I know how lonely it is at the top and having the council of many, the advice and prayers of "three strands", is empowering. Praise God for what He does in our schools and through broken vessels.
George Ambler's conclusion states that a collaborative style of leadership allows ... "the freedom to take risk, to fail, to engage in constructive conflict, to participate in decision-making and to experiment, to learn and innovate.
I want to state what I have learned that collaborative leadership is not:
• a decision has to be made by everyone with a consensus vote ( practically impossible for schools)
• abolishing division of duties and an hierarchal structure in schools (schools must have a division of duties and authority must be established)
• neutering the director or principal for making their own decisions (every leader has nonnegotiables, like politicians run on platforms; it is ok to state to the leadership team, or the school, that this is a non-negotiable for me and won't be voted on or changed during my tenure)
• getting everyone's input into every decision that affects the school (we worked hard to have each division give feedback to their division leader who represented them at the FLT where most school-wide decisions were made)
• taking away decision-making from the different divisions (we worked hard to let secondary make decisions for secondary; elementary make decisions for elementary; finance to make decisions for finance; HR to make decisions for HR; but for issues that crossed divisions, or issues affecting the whole school, those decisions were made by the FLT -that is why each different division should have their own norms and their own decision-making process)
• time-consuming (we still made decisions and made them in an allotted period of time; to seek input, you can devote 15 minutes of a staff meeting to hearing input and then make a decision there in the division, or have the division leader take it to the FLT where he/she represented the feelings of his/her division)
The conclusion from my trainings is that collaborative leadership really can build and strengthen the climate/culture of a school. I always approached my leadership team as an opportunity to train them to all be future directors. I wanted them to know the issues I faced daily/weekly and to have a voice into speaking into those issues. I wanted them to know 100% of the inner workings of BAIS, our school. I wanted each of them to have a voice in DAC, in our Dialogues with Directors, in our weekly communication out to the parents, in our PR with the city (Kota Baru), our banks (as we pursued loans), our debt repayment plans, etc. Our FLT members didn't have to attend all meetings, but at least one accompanied me, and then reported back in the next FLT meeting what transpired. Our FLT knew the budget, knew the salaries of our employees, attended the yearly budget DAC meeting, were involved in every discipline issue across the school (not every investigatory meeting, but in every debrief). Our FLT kept apprised of each new policy coming from the Home Office, and communications shared with me from the Home Office were shared with them (unless of a personal nature). They heard at least once a semester, "if my plane goes down, and I go up, BAIS must not skip a beat and anyone of you could direct and know every inner working of this school". I was blessed by our FLT (we called them our management team but they did much more than manage, they did lead!). I hope they all will one day be directors!
Ambler, George (2013). 11 Practices of Collaborative Leaders. Website:
Lencioni, Patrick (2012). The Advantage . CA: Jessey-Bass,A Wiley Imprint. ISBN: 978-0- 470- 94152-2
Lencioni, Patrick (2002). The FIVE Dysfunctions of a TEAM, A Leadership Fable. CA: Jessey- Bass, A Wiley Imprint. ISBN: 978-0-7879-6075-9
Maxwell, John C. (2001) . The 171ndisputable LAWS of TEAMWORK . Nashville: Thomas Nelson. ISBN : 978-1-4002-0473 -1


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"Hollywood executives must do better when it comes to casting and film crew hiring across the industry to ensure that there is real representation, not only of Latinos, but of all communities of color on their film sets."
WASHINGTON— Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) responded to a groundbreaking study on diversity in Hollywood, focusing specifically on Hispanic talent and representation.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) released the following statement today in recognition of Women's Equality Day:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) releases the following statement on President Donald Trump's ongoing trade war with China:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) releases the following statement on the Trump Administration's imposed rule that would deny admission to lawful immigrants into the United States and make it more difficult for current, legal immigrants to remain in the United States:
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steve King said that "rape and incest" were essential to the survival of the human population. Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) releases the following statement:
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) spoke on the House floor about the rise of hate and discrimination in America.
His full speech can be watched here and his remarks as prepared for delivery are below:
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, the Trump administration began using a new expedited removal rule as a fast-track deportation method that bypasses the judicial review process to quickly target and deport undocumented immigrants in the United States who are unable to provide immediate documentation that they have been in the country for two years or more.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed Congressman Tony Cárdenas's (CA-29) Safe Sleep for Babies Act, legislation that would prohibit the sale of dangerous inclined sleepers that have been linked to infant deaths.
WASHINGTON, DC – On Friday, the United States House of Representative passed the $733 billion National Defense Authorization Act.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit will hear oral arguments on the Texas v. United States case in which President Trump and Republicans are attempting to completely unravel the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including the provisions that protect people with pre-existing conditions.


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First time in Chamonix? Here's five things you really shouldn't miss.
1. The Aiguille du Midi
The Midi just has to be the number one on this list. I never, ever get tired of going up there – just for a coffee or to cool down on a hot day. It's unlike any other cable car in the world in its scale and beauty. This may be a slightly pointless tip – it's not like the Midi needs any help from me, it's one of France's biggest attractions! But it truly is unmissable. If you haven't been before I would allow at least half a day for it, to give yourself plenty of time to explore its many terraces. At peak times (most of July and August) it can be very busy – try and get there before 9 a.m. to miss the queues.
If it's running, don't miss the Hellbronner Panoramique, which sails from the Midi, across the Glacier du Geant, for quite a different experience – silent, serene and spectacular. The station at the other end (The Torino Hut) is in Italy so stop in for an excellent espresso, a look over the velvet green valley and dramatic needle-sharp peaks of the Val d'Aosta and some fun Franco-Italian border photo-ops. Not many people go on this wonderful ride but I think it's one of the best things the Midi has to offer and well worth the extra cost. NB at the moment, the cable car will not descend to Courmayeur in Italy, due to renovation, but you can still go to the Torino Hut. More about the Aiguille du Midi with photos and tips here
2. A high Alpine walk
Whether it's strolling along the high, level balcony walks, with their wonderful panoramic views, drifting through the high meadows full of flowers, or the tougher but rewarding ascents like the pale green, snow-fringed Lac Blanc or the glacial amphitheatre of La Jonction, there is something for every level on Chamonix. Just walking at the valley floor level is beautiful, and the views that open up as you go higher are jaw-dropping. Have a look at our hiking pages for some favourites
3. The Montenvers Railway
The glossy red retro engines of the Montenvers railway chug up the mountainside to reach a point high above the Mer de Glace glacier, with a stunning view of the Dru and the Grandes Jorasses. There's a lovely old atmospheric restaurant and a newer terrace restaurant jutting out over the glacier, which is reasonably priced and has a fantastic view. (Avoid the small cafe at the platform, it's lousy). The ice caves and exhibitions on crystals and Alpine fauna are fun, but the best thing to do here is just wander around the trails and take in the unbelievable natural drama of the setting – you don't have to go far to lose the crowds. You can walk across to the Midi on the Vallot Path (also know as the Grand Balcon Nord) – this is especially spectacular via Forbes Signal, above Montenvers (ask them to point the route out to you if you miss the sign)
4. Food
One of the great joys of being in France is of course the food – French gastronomy was recently awarded UNESCO status! – and Chamonix has everything from double-Michelin-starred gastroparadise at the Albert Premier, to homely, cosy mountain huts. Most places in Chamonix are pretty good, but here's some particular recommendations of mine.
Le Bistrot at the Morgane – ignore the unprepossessing exterior and delight in their exceptional cooking. They already have one Michelin star and are working on getting the second – meanwhile the set lunch for 18 euros is an absolute steal!
Casa Valerio – you know that when the Italians give pizza awards to the French, it must be really good. Friendly, local's favourite, also does take-away.
L'Atmosphere – my favourite classic French restaurant…try and book one of the tables that hang out over the river.
Moustache et ses Filles is a very charming Savoyarde restaurant with reasonable prices and bags of character.
37 Impasse des Rhododendrons (alley behind and to right of the Super-U), tel 04 50 93 49 68
(The lovely Hotel Eden with its emphasis on clear, refreshing flavours was perhaps my favourite in the valley, but seems to be having some serious problems under new management. I hope to see it improve again, but as of Summer 2013 it is not recommended)
You can get wonderful food from the Saturday Market – local, fresh and delicious, get a picnic from here and choose your spot!
Or for a super-deluxe picnic, let Mountain Gourmets set you up one of their Meals with Altitude
5. Paragliding
Chamonix is one of the best places in the world for paragliding (the French word is parapente), with its combination of easy launching, incredible scenery and reliable thermals. On any clear day, you'll see dozens of the bright wings drifting high above the valley. Luckily, the fun is easily accessible to most people via a tandem flight, and this is something I'd highly recommend to anyone!
There are plenty of companies offering flights. My friends went recently with Sean at www.fly-chamonix.com who I can highly recommend. I've also been with Evolution 2 who were very good.
Done all these? Next up is a post on Chamonix's hidden gems…


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We have a 2 year old cocker spaniel rescue dog (mixed breed, I think). The dog is very lovable towards adults and loves children. However, when I try to walk her, she gets agitated when other dogs bark at her from their houses.
If another dog runs toward her she has one thought on her mind and that is, kill or be killed. It is all that I can do to control her and she's been in several fights already.
Is there any specific training that will reduce this aggressive behavior?
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In a stunning announcement Tuesday afternoon, President John C. Hitt has ordered the removal of all Knight statues and Knight-like art from the University of Central Florida campuses.
"Knights have been glorified in the media," said Hitt, referencing movies such as A Knight's Tale and The Dark Knight. "They weren't all as chivalrous as they'd have you believe. They pillaged and burned towns. They partook in the occasional beheading. These are not qualities that UCF can stand behind." Hitt then muttered under his breath, "Why didn't we stick with that damn space orange?" as he walked away from the press conference.
Many students took the announcement badly. "How can I take my graduation photos now?" said senior Alyssa Roberts. "It's like I didn't even go to UCF if I don't get a picture in front of that dashingly handsome Charging Knight." Others took it as an opportunity to quickly buy up the remaining UCF Knight-themed memorabilia to resell on various market platforms such as eBay and craigslist for a clean profit.
Administration is already looking into another mascot to spearhead the athletics department. Students are already pitching in ideas. Sophomore Matt Bubble said, "I always thought the Citronaut was a more superior mascot. My grandparents attended UCF in '68-'69 when Citronaut was still around so that's a rich history I'm proud of."
UCF's Pro-Medieval Memorabilia Association took a firm stand against President Hitt's decision early Wednesday morning. A protest was held in front of the Alumni Center where students marched around the Charging Knight statue with longswords and battle axes.
"This is unjust!" said junior protester Scott Williams. "I am of Anglo-Saxon descent and my ancestors are probably rolling around in their graves at the wrongness of this. Knights didn't pillage neighbouring villages and burn their fields because they were evil, they were just defending their own kingdoms."
The statues will slowly be taken down over the next few months after administration finds a new location for them. The Holy Land Experience has expressed interest in purchasing the statues for their new crusades exhibit. If the deal falls through, the statues will be auctioned off at the UCF PD's Unclaimed Property Auction along with abandoned vehicles and bicycles with missing wheels.


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With the new Resident Evil 7 biohazard gameplay trailer today, Capcom shows off a gameplay sequence from the main game that introduces Marguerite Baker and a mysterious female character, while also showing off new areas of the plantation house. To help avoid story spoilers, some content in the trailer has been adjusted.
Set in Dulvey, Louisiana, Resident Evil 7 sees rumors flying around about what happened to Jack and Marguerite Baker, who haven't been heard from in ages. "At the end of Beginning Hour, you see a tagline that reads "Meet the Family," and in that demo, you get a glimpse at the supposedly missing Jack Baker," Capcom adds.
Although the gameplay may appear fuzzy in the trailer, it's not representative of Resident Evil 7's graphics. Instead, it's a filter that simulates the battered tapes you'll be "'watching' and playing through in the full game, similar to the tape you can find of the 'Sewer Gators' film crew in Beginning Hour."
Here's the Resident Evil 7 description:
Players experience the terror directly from the first person perspective for the first time in the Resident Evil series. Embodying the iconic gameplay elements of exploration and tense atmosphere that first coined "survival horror" some twenty years ago, Resident Evil 7 biohazard delivers a disturbingly realistic experience that will define the next era in horror entertainment. Returning to the series roots, signature gameplay features including exploration, puzzles and a realistic tense atmosphere awaits players. The classic inventory system returns but with limited space meaning players must choose what they carry with them carefully, making sure they remember to pack their green herbs!
Resident Evil 7 releases on January 24, 2017 in North America and Europe for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. PlayStation VR owners will be able to play the game fully in VR.
The Beginning Hour demo is still available from the PlayStation Store for PlayStation Plus members.
[Source: PS Blog, Capcom Unity]


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Both Senator Mikulski and Senator Cardin signed onto the Dear Colleague letter in support of Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) funding. The letter asked for the funding to remain flat for FY 2013, as it is currently in the Appropriations bill
At this point, it is unknown which members of the House may have signed onto a similar letter or whether or not any members of Congress signed onto the Dear Colleague letter in support of the Innovative Approaches to Literacy Grant.
Many thanks to everyone who contacted the Senators to ask for their support!


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I've often found that consumers are optimistic at the start of the year. Many have new financial goals and some have made New Year's Resolutions to improve their finances or become first-time homebuyers. But then February sets in and, for many, that optimism begins to fade.
Studies show that 80 percent of people who make New Year's Resolutions fail. That's a sobering thought because failure can leave people demoralized and unmotivated to move forward. Failure can also take away one's confidence, which can shatter dreams and leave one feeling hopeless.
While we can't achieve anyone's financial goals for them, here is how we can help to lower the percentage of people who fail.
We can make financial education more accessible. When people know better, they do better. When people learn more about how to handle their finances or they gain a better understanding of the role of credit, they know what steps to take to see real improvements in their financial lives. By letting people know that they can meet with an advisor or take a class on preparing for homeownership, we arm them with the tools they need to realize their vision.
We can impart a sense of urgency. Some people make a habit of kicking the can down the road. They say they will do better with their money at some later time. A recent study found that most consumers wouldn't have enough savings to cover a $1,000 emergency if something unexpected occurred. We must show consumers what can happen if they don't get their financial houses in order, and why they should prioritize financial education now rather than later.
We can give consumers a support system. It's hard to do anything alone. Without a support system, people are more likely to give up when they have trouble reaching their goals. The nation's homeownership advisory organizations are perfectly positioned to help consumers achieve their financial goals. We are rooted in the communities in which we serve. We know the problems consumers face every day. We speak their language, and we have their trust. By letting consumers know about the services they can receive from nonprofit organizations, we open them up to a support system many never knew they had.
Tomorrow's homebuyers may need a little encouragement and guidance to ensure that 2018 is their year. When we lend a hand and make financial education a reality, we move closer to helping 100 percent of consumers reach their financial goals.


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We seek a Program Manager (PM) who will manage and mentor a team of full-time AmeriCorps members, overseeing the implementation of our service model in one school in South Seattle. Program Managers are responsible for three main areas: program implementation, corps member program delivery and experience, and service partner management. The Program Manager must be effective in relationship development and team management, coaching a team of 6-14 AmeriCorps members to deliver attendance, behavior, and course performance interventions to students, as well as enabling a rewarding, productive, professional and successful year of service. In this way, the PM is responsible for the overall management of the day-to-day programmatic operations of their team, as well as leading their team to ensure that all goals and service outcomes are met. Additionally, the Program Manager serves as the primary City Year liaison in schools, building strong relationships with school administrators...
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Mexico Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The Democratic Revolution Party (PRD in Spanish) held on Saturday its 13th Extraordinary National Congress, which is the last before the presidential election in 2012.
The agenda for this meeting will focus, among other topics, on the PRDâ�Ös program and development plan, according to Jesus Zambrano, who was the national president during the 9th Extraordinary Plenary of the National Council on Friday.
Zambrano said that on Saturday, it will be decided the election strategy for the 2012 presidential elections and the PRD political alliances in the coming elections. Agreements with other political forces, Zambrano said, will be based on a democratic and progressive left wing, in partnership with large sectors of society.


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There is really a lot of things that you can do when you visit Mexico and probably too much to list in one blog post, but I thought I would try to write a list of just a few things you can do in this incredible country. So read on to find out more.
Go to the beach
There is nothing better than using Mexico beach rentals as a base to enjoy the incredible beaches there. The beaches along the Yucatan Peninsula are the most special to me because they are located on the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. My favourite is probably one that you already know and that is Cancun, but there are so many more in Mexico that have the stunning turquoise waters and white sands. Some of my favourites are Acapulco, Akumal and Playa Norte.
Visit Tulum
This is perhaps the best of all the archaeological sites in the Riviera Maya and strangely enough it is the only one that overlooks the ocean. This ancient Mayan fortress city sits on the edge of a cliff and there is even a walkway down to the beach. It really does look incredible and it was one of my favourite places to explore whilst I was there. This is a great place to take in some amazing history by exploring the ruins and then hit the beach directly after. Can you honestly think of anywhere as unique as that?
Mexico City
The huge capital of Mexico is one of my personal favourite places in all of Mexico. It is absolutely huge and has one of the largest metropolitan areas in the entire world. The historic centre is the place that you want to see with many amazing sites like the Alameda Park, National Palace and the Zocalo (or Plaza de la Constitucion). These are all located very close to one another and it is an absolute breeze to tick everything off your list. The cultural element of the colonial times is something that is very interesting to me and you can learn so much about this by visiting these places. One other thing I love about this wonderful city is that the ancient Aztec pyramids of Teotihuacan are located a mere 50 kilometres away from the city and this incredible complex of pyramids is something that you will remember seeing for the rest of your life.
Diving in Cozumel
This island is located off the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. One of the talking points of this is the Mesoamerican Reef that is over 20 kilometres long. This is the ideal place to go diving or snorkelling and to explore the wonders of the reef. You can see many types of tropical fish and also colourful coral here, which is simply a kaleidoscope of colours when you get to see it. On top of this the water is super clear and also very warm, which makes for an amazing place to spend your time.


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Calling for ruthless crackdown on corruption, the government's pre-Budget Economic Survey, however, warned that a large and cumbersome anti-corruption bureaucracy could impact decision-making process.
"While we need to ruthlessly crack down on corruption, it must, at the same time, be recognised that the fear of a large and cumbersome anti-corruption bureaucracy can be detrimental to risk taking and may hamper legitimate activities in public institutions," said the Economic Survey 2011-12, which was tabled in Parliament on Thursday.
Citing a research paper by A Banerjee, S Cole and E Duflo on the Indian banking sector, it noted that the fear of prosecution for corruption resulted in reduced lending in an affected branch of a PSU bank as well as in neighbouring branches for around two years.
"In essence, smart policy design needs to be distinguished from mere procedural
The observation comes amidst civil society seeking an anti-graft ombudsman, Lokpal, covering all central and state government employees, judiciary and having investigating and prosecution powers.
The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government had been against a single body idea as it feels it would need a huge workforce.
Again citing a research paper by O Bandiera and A Prat titled 'Active and Passive Waste in Government Spending: Evidence from Policy Experiment', the survey said that corruption and poor governance have been major problems in many countries.
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Healthcare Voucher Scheme
In line with the Government's policy of enhancing the provision of primary healthcare service to the elderly and encouraging the elders to choose the healthcare services that best suit their needs, elders over the age of 65 can pay the consultation, treatment and medicine fee by healthcare voucher in our dental clinics, Chinese medicine clinic and eye clinic.
From 1 January 2014, the Government has increased the annual voucher amount to HK$2,000, which can be accumulated subject to a ceiling of HK$4,000.
In 2018, apart from the annual voucher amount of $2,000, each eligible elder is also provided with an additional voucher amount of $1,000 on a one-off basis on 8 June. With effect from the same day, the accumulation limit of the vouchers has been increased to $5,000 as a regular measure.
Eligible elders can make appointment for our services and present a valid HK Identity Card for registration and sign the consent form for the voucher amount to be deducted to pay the medical fees.
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A successful, ongoing diversification of revenue streams, quantified:
Amazon Marketplace Services, AWS & Prime each doubled in revenues since 2014.
The 'others' basket, which includes Amazon's advertising business, is growing fast too, hinting at a growing ad business.
Selling services to sellers is a lucrative endeavour for marketplaces. For Amazon the size of the marketplace opens up new business models. Also, Amazon Prime and Amazon's marketplace are intertwined in several ways. One is making the other stronger and vice versa. (Given the costs that come with Prime, Amazon Prime itself is not a strong driver of direct profits of course.)
Amazon quadrupled profits to $2.4 billion in 2016, mainly thanks to AWS:


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I agree. It all depends on the amp you're using. I doubt even a valve equipped pedal would do the trick. Personally, I prefer a valve power amp anyway.Lester said:
In my experience, none of the overdrive or distortion pedals simulate a valve amp but they can be used with a valve amp to get a great sound.
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Remember that time when Canada used to have Jets? What about having Nordiques (which is a nickname for Northerners)? Do you recall when the Whalers were camped in Hartford? I am talking about a time when the National Hockey League had more teams in Canada and one more in New England. What do most of these teams have in common? Besides the whole "we're moving to another city" part, none of the listed teams have a Stanley Cup (only Minnesota has any Stanley Cup appearances). So here are the teams in the NHL that fans want back (most information was from this site, which is a great site for information.)
1. The Hartford Whalers were known originally as the New England Whalers for the first few seasons in the World Hockey Association. When the Whalers became members of the National Hockey League, they were stating how they were Connecticut's only pro hockey team and identified themselves as Hartford in 1979. Rumors started to swirl around the mid-90's about a franchise move unless the Whalers would get a new stadium to replace the Hartford Civic Center. Needless to say, the new stadium didn't happen and the team moved to Carolina in 1997 as the Hurricanes.
2. The Winnipeg Jets moved to Phoenix in 1996. The Jets played a few seasons in the WHA before being absorbed along with other teams like Quebec, Edmonton, and New England. As a NHL franchise, the Jets began play on October 10, 1979. The 1980-81 season for Winnipeg was a tough one for fans, as the Jets only won nine out of eighty games. However, the Jets would get to the playoffs exactly eleven times before packing up for the desert.
3. The Quebec Nordiques last played in 1995 before moving to Colorado as the Avalanche. Like Winnipeg, the Nordiques first played in the NHL on October 10, 1979 after spending some time in the WHA. Like mentioned earlier, the name means "Northerners" as the franchise was the farthest to the North. If you look on YouTube, you will see some brutal hockey fights from Quebec. As a personal note, I always thought the Quebec logo was very similar to the PBS logo (maybe it's just me.)
4. The Atlanta Flames are one story of a franchise originally in the South, but moved up to Canada. Only playing eight seasons in the state of Georgia, the Flames went to the playoffs six times. An interesting fact about the name of the team is the fact that it ties into the Civil War, when the Union set fire to Atlanta to wrap up the war. The logo was an "A" with a flame forming the bottom. Calgary was gifted with the franchise when Nelson Skalania purchased the team for $16 million in 1980. Atlanta wouldn't get another NHL team until the Thrashers arrived in '99.
5. While the Cleveland Barons lasted only a couple of seasons, they did have a part of history with the next franchise on this list (don't skip down, read this first!) Named after the AHL franchise, the Barons played in the Richfield Coliseum and used the shape of the state of Ohio as a logo and for the side numbers on the side of the jerseys. What happened to the Barons? Well, they merged with the last team on this list but it would not be a permanent deal. Ohio wouldn't get another NHL team for awhile until the Columbus Blue Jackets rolled into town in 2000.
6. Lastly, the Minnesota North Stars played in the NHL from 1967 until 1993 before moving to Dallas as the Stars. The franchise was established in 1967 when the NHL opened up six new franchises. Throughout the lifetime of the first franchise in Minnesota, the North Stars played in the Met Center in Bloomington and would reach the Stanley Cup game twice. When Norm Green purchased half of the team away from Gund (who owned the Barons), he wanted to keep the North Stars right where they were, but couldn't do it when a new stadium was out of the question.
While Minnesota and Atlanta do have NHL teams once again and New England has always had the Boston Bruins, I feel like Winnipeg and Quebec should get another look for a professional hockey team. Look at this YouTube video of a Jets home playoff game in 1992, those are some great hockey fans. Quebec shined in Game One against New York in the 1995 playoffs (ESPN covering NHL). To me, I would think that the nation that hockey was born in shouldn't have franchises move to parts of the nation where cold weather isn't common.
On the Atlanta Flames article from Sports E-Cyclopedia, it was mentioned that once Wayne Gretzky was traded to Los Angeles from Edmonton, hockey became popular in the USA. However, how on earth did it become popular in areas where winter-like weather isn't common, such as Phoenix? Currently, there are six franchises in Canada and and twenty-four in the United States. I am in no way bashing the current franchises and fan-bases, but to the fans of the Jets and the Nordiques and the others, this one's for you. Will the NHL return? Who knows.
I hope you enjoyed this post. There will be a Part Two to this post coming (but it will be about another sport in Canada), as well as a post about football in the state of Ohio this week.


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10 Places You Should Visit Before They Disappear
The clock is ticking and many beautiful places that we see today will not exist in the near future. Some of them are shrinking, eroding, melting and crumbling and we can't really stop the process. But you can enjoy their beauty while they exist. These are the 10 places you should visit before they disappear.
#1. Seychelles
Various paradise-seekers and honeymooners flock to the islands of Seychelles which are located in the Indian Ocean off the coats of Madagascar. The beautiful beaches are at the danger of vanishing because of beach erosion. Within the next 50 to 100 years, they might completely disappear.
#2. Cerro Rico, Bolivia
Located in Potsoi city of Bolivia, it was once known as the 'mountain that eats man'. The Rich hill or Cerro Rico was an important source of silver for the Spanish empire. However, the last 500 years of unchecked mining has led to the famed mountain to deterioration.
#3. Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System
It is the largest barrier reef in the Northern Hemisphere and also a UNESCO world heritage site. It is a perfect adventure destination with its clear blue water, coastal lagoons and the mysterious 'Great Blue Hole'. However, it is now in the danger list due to abated construction.
#4. Christian ruins of Abu Mena, Egypt
The 1500 year old town will soon disappear from the map. At one point of time it was a renowned Christian pilgrimage centre known for its monastery complex, it might soon sink in the soil.
#5. Patagonia's Glaciers, Argentina
The massive ice flows of South America have been shrinking due to climate change. Less rain and higher temperatures have taken a toll on these beautiful glaciers.


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One of the toughest parts about putting together a social media campaign is coming up with ideas. What should you Tweet? What do people want to see on Snapchat? Even the most experienced marketers struggle to come up with social media ideas at some point. But don't worry, we have you covered.
We've compiled a list of 11 social media ideas to get your creative juices flowing on those days when your mind goes blank. Give these tactics a try to grow your following and keep your audience engaged.
1. Make a Daily, Weekly or Monthly Series
Who doesn't love a good series? Come up with a theme or concept you can make into a recurring piece of content. For instance, at Sprout we have a weekly Twitter chat that tackles relevant topics and challenges that social media and community managers face.
NEW #SproutChat Recap: How to Market to a Niche Audience https://t.co/NssqjYyMJa pic.twitter.com/YwfyStmk9b
— Sprout Social (@SproutSocial) September 16, 2016
This tactic works great on nearly any social network. You could have a weekly video series on YouTube, a Twitter Chat or a daily Snapchat series. Recurring content entices people to come back to see what's going to happen next. Think about your favorite TV show or Netflix series. You look forward to seeing the next episode so much that it becomes part of your weekly routine.
That's the same feeling you want to capture in your audience. Your series should entice people to keep coming back to see the next part of your series.
One way to increase interest around your series is to make a branded hashtag. Aside from Pinterest, most social networks don't have a way to easily organize and categorize the different types of content you publish on your account. So your weekly Twitter chat can become buried under your other Tweets. You need a way for people to quickly be able to identify all the content related to your series.
With a branded hashtag, people can search to learn what the series is about and see past content you've published.
You should also consider making a page on your website for your different social media series. For instance, the blogging conference and community Blog Elevated has a page dedicated to its weekly Twitter chat.
2. Host a Contest
Social media contests are great for boosting engagement, earning new followers and giving back to your audience. However, if you're not careful, your social media contest can quickly turn into a way for freebie seekers to grab your prizes and run.
The point of your contest should be to increase brand awareness and build your audience, not just to give things away. Here are a few tips to make your contest worthwhile:
- Pick a brand-specific prize: Giving away a new 50″ TV might seem like a good idea on the surface. It's an amazing prize that anyone would want. And that's the problem. When you give away big generic prizes that aren't associated with your brand or industry, you'll get a ton of entrants that are only there for the prize and couldn't care less about your brand. Luvo hosts a regular #TuesdayGiveaway where the company gives away free products to followers who share recipes and tag their friends. This attracts people who are interested in the company, not just freebies.
- User-generated content: Social media contests are an excellent way to get some user generated content. For instance, you could launch a photo contest where people upload pictures of themselves using your product on Instagram or add it to their Snapchat Story.
- Branded hashtag: Along with your UGC, you should also use a branded hashtag to associate with your contest. As more people start using your hashtag, their followers will take notice and be introduced to your brand as well.
3. Ask Me Anything
Ask Me Anythings became popular on Reddit. An AMA is when a person (typically someone well-known) takes questions from an audience about various topics. AMAs are fun because the questions can range from industry insight to what you like to eat for lunch.
A good way to do an AMA is to team up with an influencer in your industry. If you have someone within your company that's well known you could use them as well.
One thing to keep in mind is that you have to be open to answering a wide variety of questions, otherwise it won't be as fun or exciting. An AMA is about connecting with your audience, not selling your products.
Make sure you do a good job of promoting your AMA. The last thing you want is to only have two questions and be done. As far as how to host your AMA, you can use Twitter, Google Hangouts or Facebook Live like actor Adam Ferrara does for his #TalkToMeTues sessions.
It's Talk To Me #Tues
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Tonight 6PT• 9ET #AskMeAnything #TopGear #TalkToMeTues pic.twitter.com/eb12F2DoCN
— Adam Ferrara (@adamferrara) September 13, 2016
4. Social Media Takeover
Social media takeovers are another fun tactic to build engagement. Takeovers are when you allow someone else to manage your social media account for a certain period of time, usually 24 hours. It works best with influencers and celebrities who have active audiences, but some companies also allow different employees to takeover the account.
The benefit of letting someone with an audience takeover your account is their followers will come along with them. It's a quick way to build your own following. Just make sure you're choosing someone who's audience is in your demographic.
For instance, the popular foodie site Food Republic occasionally lets popular chefs takeover their Instagram account. In one of their recent Instagram takeovers, Food Republic handed over publishing duties to chefs George Mendes and Rob Newton to explore cuisines of Portugal and Peru.
This morning we stopped into the famous and very popular Manteigaria (@manteigaria) in the Chiado district for Pastéis de Nata. The little and narrow shop was set up with the register and pick up in front, and the production/baking in back. Behind the glass enclosed kitchen were enormous deck ovens where dozens and dozens of piping hot, crispy, lava-centered custards came out of. These are a Portuguese staple, and what we also make at my café @bica_nyc. #Portugal #Lisbon #pasteisdenata — Chef George Mendes (@geomendes) #FRTakeover
5. Share, Retweet, Repin & Regram
A lot of brands think they have to fill their entire feed with their own content. When they do Retweet something, it's typically someone who mentioned them. That's beneficial, but you can also share other people's content when it doesn't have anything to do with your company.
For instance, you could Retweet an article someone shared about your industry. Or you could Regram a photo from another account. Just make sure you credit the original publisher.
Don't go overboard with resharing other people's social media content. The bulk of what you share should be your own original content.
6. Short Video Clips
If you haven't used Instagram Videos, Snapchat or even Vine, you're missing out on a huge opportunity. The use of social media videos has been on the rise over the past five years. Social Media Examiner's 2016 Industry report found 60% of marketers currently use video and 73% plan to increase their use of video.
A common misconception about video marketing is you need a huge budget and create amazing commercials with the potential to go viral. But that's far from the case.
Instead of filming a five minute video, record short clips less than a minute long. The great thing about apps like Instagram and Snapchat is they don't require a lot of production. In fact, raw unedited videos are just what people expect on social media.
You can record funny moments around the office or document events you attend and upload them immediately.
7. Repurpose Content
Sticking with video, let's say you have a bunch of 10-minute videos on your YouTube channel. You can break those longer videos up into short clips that can be shared on Instagram, Twitter and other social media channels. Gary Vaynerchuk does an excellent job of repurposing longer videos into shorter ones for Instagram and even new YouTube videos.
But it's not just video that can be repurposed. You can pull quotes from articles on your blog and turn them into graphics for Instagram. Or you can turn a keynote speech you gave at an event into a SlideShare presentation. The possibilities are endless.
Go through Google Analytics and find popular content you've published in the past and think of ways you can repurpose it for social media.
8. Team up With Another Brand
Co-marketing is a win-win situation. Two brands team up on a campaign or piece of content such as a webinar, eBook or even a special promotion. Each company gets exposure to the other's audience.
Social media is a great platform for co-marketing because it's easy to sync up your efforts.
Start leveraging the full power of videos on social media. Let this #ebook we created with @wistia be your guide. ? pic.twitter.com/j2xSbTYHvj
— Sprout Social (@SproutSocial) September 8, 2016
Look for brands to partner with that aren't competitors but have a similar target audience. For instance, at Sprout we've partnered with companies like Wistia, Zendesk and others to create webinars and eBooks.
9. Tutorials
When most people think of how-to content, they go to blog posts. While articles are a good medium to break down step by step instructions, it's not the only way. Buzzfeed makes Instagram videos of mouth watering recipes. Each video is short and succinct, but you don't miss out on any steps.
Cheesy Baked Hash Brown Patties Serves: 9 INGREDIENTS 4 red potatoes ½ cup butter, melted 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 2 eggs, whisked ¼ cup chives, chopped 1 tablespoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon oregano ½ teaspoon pepper PREPARATION Preheat oven to 400°F/200˚C. Peel and grate the potatoes. Drop shredded potatoes into a large bowl of ice water to remove surface starch. Strain or squeeze potato shreds and transfer to a large bowl. Add butter, cheese, eggs, chives, garlic salt, oregano, and pepper in with the shredded potatoes. Mix together. Take a handful of the mixture and pack it on a baking sheet into desired hash brown shape. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until brown and crispy. Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!
When thinking of tutorial topics, keep it to ideas you can explain in less than a minute. You can use your Instagram caption to write out more detailed instructions but your video should clearly explain all the steps.
10. Live Stream
Although networks like Periscope and Blab didn't see the success of Instagram and Snapchat, they proved there's a lot of interest in live streaming.
Prior to shutting down, Blab grew to 3.9 million users. Earlier this year, Periscope surpassed over 200 million broadcasts. And Facebook Live has been seeing great success as well. In fact, people spend three times longer watching Facebook Live videos than pre-recorded ones.
Live video can be a bit more of a challenge since you don't have the opportunity to edit your mistakes. But with a little practice and good hosts, live streaming can be a great way to drive people to take action. End with a strong call to action such as a discount or exclusive offer for the people who participated in the stream.
11. Customer Spotlight
What better way to show your customers you appreciate them than sending them some social media love. Go beyond Retweeting people who mention your brand and start a campaign that really highlights your customers.
You could have a customer of the week program where you spotlight your most loyal advocates and give them some swag or a prize. At Sprout, one of the ways we highlight our customers is through case studies. In addition to showing our appreciation for companies that use our software, it also gives prospective customers ideas on how they can use it too.
The more appreciation you show for your customers and followers, the more likely they are to share your content and promote your business on social media.
If you're running low on social media ideas, this should give you the creative spark you need to come up with your next successful campaign. The more variety you provide in your social media content the better experience you'll provide for your followers.
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Yes, the title of my post implies you have chocolate left over from any of the several past holidays. If you do not, just move along. If you do, however, and are like me where you get sick of having aging candy laying around with the kids eating sweets every day (or at least begging for them the minute they wake up), you can now make the recipe below and get rid of it all in one shot! Because eating a pile of milk chocolate ALL AT ONCE is way better for the fam than eating just a wafer thin piece every other day.
Ok, it's not. But I get into this "must purge all things holiday" state before the next holiday rolls around. So Valentine's candy is on its way out in this house! (BTW, you neighborly neighbors of mine, SHUT OFF your festive, yet annoying Christmas lights. We're fast approaching EASTER at this point…)
Ok, so here's my sorta' good idea to use up all those milk chocolate hearts…
Make Alton Brown's "Chocolate Lava Muffins".
Seriously. I used up two boxes of leftover solid milk chocolate this way and now feel incredibly sick from eating too much chocolate in one shot. But I'm all purged of Valentine's sweets and ready for those chocolate bunnies!
I'm too lazy to type out the whole recipe, so go to this link: Chocolate Lava Muffins by Alton Brown
Have fun melting your chocolate leftovers. I did. 😉


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[Repeated entry from 17 August 2007] Sony Music recently released a new recording (made in 2006) of Glenn Gould performing the Goldberg Variations. Curious, not? The recording was made using measurements of the old recordings and then regenerating the performance on a computer-controlled grand piano, a modern pianola.
This technology dates from the early nineties, a time when several piano companies (including Yamaha and Bösendorfer) combined MIDI and modern solenoid technology with the older idea of a pianola. Old paper piano rolls with recordings of Rachmaninoff, Bartok, Stravinsky and others were translated to MIDI and could be reproduced 'live' on modern instruments like the Yamaha Disklavier. Until now, the only left challenge was to be able to do this for recordings of which no piano-rolls were available.
Besides the technicalities of all this, for most people the real surprise —or perhaps disillusion— might well be the realization that a piano performance can be reduced to the 'when', 'what' and 'how fast' the piano keys are pressed. Three numbers per note can fully capture a piano performance, and it allows for replicating any performance on a grand piano(-la). The moment a pianist hits the key with a certain velocity, the hammer releases, and any gesture that is made after that can be considered merely dramatic: it will have no effect on the sound. This realization puts all theories about the magic of touché in a different perspective.
Nevertheless, while it is relatively easy to make the translation from audio (say a recording from Glenn Gould from 1955) to the what (which notes), and the when (timing) in a MIDI-like representation, the problem is in the 'reverse engineering' of key velocity. What was the speed of Gould's finger presses on the specific piano he used? The Zenph Studios claim to have solved it for at least a few recordings. Only trust your ears :-)
See also last weeks column on Radio 4 (in Dutch):
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Of the many tools at an artist's disposal, strength of composition must surely be the most important. Without first class composition, even the most skilfully painted canvas, or powerfully constructed sculpture will fail to reach its full potential, and interestingly, any artwork can be pared down to the bare minimum providing its composition remains flawless. (See Donald Judd and other leading minimalists for irrefutable evidence of this!)
This October our Colin Orchard exhibition, which celebrates the artist's 80th birthday, is a masterclass in compositional punch. And that's no surprise: Colin spent much of his career as a layout artist for The Times newspaper, and was later Art Director for Letraset International, so clarity of composition and slick, suspenseful use of space are in his creative DNA.
Colin will also tell you that he has a preference for square format works, since the purity of the square maximises compositional power. In his work, less is more – so much more – than you will see in the work of his contemporaries. Subject, which in this collection includes landscapes and scenes of women in studio interiors, is irrelevant to compositional considerations. Composition is an art form all of its own.
But what if your artwork area is not as large, your format not as flexible as the endless range of dimensions afforded by canvas? What if exquisite detail and fine craftsmanship need to be contained within the edges of a tiny box? Or in a piece small enough to pin to your lapel?
Alongside Colin's work this month, you can see a towering talent for miniature composition in the beautiful work of jeweller and metalsmith Cornelius Jakob Van Dop. Each of Van Dop's works is small enough to fit into the palm of your hand, yet within every piece you will see a perfect balance of space and subject. Each of his works, either by way of detail or, in the case of his single entity brooches, by omission, tells a story of wild nature, moonlit nights and our countryside's rich abundance of small creatures.
Bee and butterfly brooches rest lightly in perfect equilibrium, and boxes detailed with wide fields full of summer flowers and buzzing insects are as focused and composed as any painting.
Colin Orchard at 80, with Cornelius Jakob Van Dop is on show from 10th to 31st October.
Images – Top: Jane's Studio, oil on board, Colin Orchard | Bottom: Moths and Crescent Moon, Cornelius Jakob Van Dop