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Can we still run schools according to the vision and mission of Catholic education?
Devolution of Power?
I anticipate that some people may say: What has been said so far sounds good in theory but in reality it is a struggle for power! The Government wants to empower the schools but the Schools Sponsoring Bodies (SSBs) do not want to let go!
We have no need to cover up facts with beautiful words. There is indeed a question of power involved here. Let us ask: Who is to devolve power? Does the Government want to devolve its power? In the past the Government was not willing to devolve more power to the SSB. With the new system in the future it will not devolve more power to the School Management Committee (SMC). What the Government wants is to devolve the power of the SSB to the SMC registered directly with the Government.
The Education Commission Report No. 7 suggested: To empower the School Executive Committee (SEC) without abrogating the role of the SSB. In fact, aside from making decision regarding the personnel, what other important issues can the SEC not deliberate on? It is true that in the two-tier structure more important issues have to be endorsed by the SSB but the interaction between the two is a guarantee for more comprehensive discussions and arriving at more substantial conclusions.
It is easier to arrive at a consensus in the SMC appointed by the SSB. In the new system the SMC is politicized and easily becomes divisive. It will be an occasion for Government intervention. The trouble that the SSBs have been facing will have to be faced by the Government. It seems that the Government is not deterred by the trouble. It is more important for them to have a greater control of the schools.
Why do the SSBs not hand over the power and the trouble that goes with it? It is solely to safeguard the original vision and mission on education for the good of the community at large.
The SSBs reject the change because they do no trust the principals, the teachers and the parents?
According to the new Bill, principals, teachers and parents will sit in the SMC. They will be esteemed. It will be more democratic. There will be more transparency. But the SSB are not happy with the situation. Does it not indicate that there is a lack of trust? Let us make an objective analysis.
Regarding principals
The principals have the greatest power and responsibility in the schools. The present Education Ordinance is not in favour of having principals sitting in the SMC. The amended Ordinance does not allow principals to chair the SMC. This is to avoid the situation where the power of the principals might become too overwhelming. In fact, as it is, the power and responsibility of the principals are already quite important.
Many documents discussed in the SMC meetings are submitted by the principals. The principals are often invited to attend and address the SMC meetings. According to the suggestion of Report No. 7 the principal will be chairperson of the SEC. Even though in the new system the principal is not permitted to chair the SMC his responsibility and difficulties will become much greater in comparison with the present system.
His responsibility will become greater because under the single-level structure he has to bear a greater moral responsibility of all the decisions and influence. There will not be a higher level to diffuse the responsibility. Regarding greater difficulties, let us examine the situation where representatives of teachers will be sitting in the SMC.
Regarding teachers
There are already a number of SSBs that have invited teachers to sit in the SMC. These are teachers who share the same vision and mission of the SSB. If the new Ordinance will be passed the situation will be very different. The new Ordinance requires that there should be teachers sitting in the SMC as elected representatives.
Hong Kong society has become highly politicized. Of course what should be politicized must be politicized and we hope to have greater progress in political maturity. However, for the schools, the politicized atmosphere is not good for education.
In a politicized atmosphere most of the teachers who share the vision and mission of the SSB will have no interest to campaign as candidates to be representatives. They are happy to serve but not to compete. Among the teachers who are hired in accordance with the principle of equal opportunity it is not so difficult to find some who are happy to be mobilized by the other force. It will then be so easy to lose the harmonious atmosphere in the SMC meetings.
These teachers elected as representatives can speak louder than the principal in the SMC meetings because they represent the people. If the principal stands by the SSB his way of the cross will begin. This is what I mean when I said earlier on that his difficulties will become greater.
Regarding parents
To involve parents to participate in the affairs of the schools, especially the secondary schools, has always amounted to certain difficulties. In the new system most of the parents who share the vision and mission of the SSB will not want to stand for election into an easily politicized SMC. On the contrary, those who are mobilized by the other force will be actively taking part.
Are we being pessimistic?
Some might say my supposition is too pessimistic. They are sure that principals, teachers and parents who share our vision and mission will come forward to defend the spirit of Catholic education. I do hope future realities will prove my supposition wrong. But at present my worries are not without foundation.
Are we being divisive?
Perhaps some of our brothers and sisters would query me: Has not the above supposition already divided our teachers and parents? In fact, the teachers who are paid by the Government and the parents who do not know us well are not to be blamed if they are not over enthusiastic concerning our vision and mission. The problem lies in the fact that the new system will create an occasion for polarization.
Shall we relinquish?
If the future looks so grim who tells us to be so magnanimous to continue running schools? Today the Government is capable of running schools directly. If the Hong Kong citizens do not appreciate a multi-faceted educational system we can finally bow out. In fact some SSBs are seriously considering stepping down. But do people know how the Education Bill being discussed involves a revolutionary change in our actual situation? The Government has made a lot of publicity at various levels in the schools, whereas regarding the SSB, we have done little to make known our point of view. Before we step down we should at least make our voice heard. Otherwise we shall be ashamed to face our ancestors, those in the Church who went before us who raised money and started the noble work of education. Can we quietly abandon what they have constructed?
The new system will safeguard our vision and mission on education?
The Government tells us not to worry: In the new system our vision and mission will be safeguarded because we can write it into the Constitution.
Nevertheless, (1) The Constitution will have to be approved by the Government. (2) Even if the Constitution is approved is there any mechanism to guarantee that the schools will operate according to the vision and mission?
(1) We can understand that the Government should have the right to approve the Constitution of the SSB but we hope that it will do so with a standard of minimum prerequisite. The Constitution of Catholic schools written in accordance with the vision and mission of Catholic education might not conform totally to the norm laid down by the Government. But for years past, in the field of education, these schools produced visible results that are highly appreciated by the Hong Kong people. It should therefore not be difficult for the Government to give its approval. When a dispute arises between the SSB and the Government we request that it should be handled by a system of arbitration acceptable on both sides.
(2) In the present system the SMC appointed by the SSB is a safeguard that the principal employed will run the school according to the vision and mission of the SSB. In the new system it is true that the SSB can appoint 60% of the members in the SMC. But if you can imagine how a politicized SMC operates it is not difficult to understand this: The figure of 60% is not enough to safeguard the implementation of the vision and mission. We therefore request that:
a) The Chairperson of the SMC should be appointed by the SSB.
b) The alternate representatives of teachers and parents can only attend an SMC meeting when an official member is absent. Otherwise the 60% proportion is not being respected. (The real influence of a member is not limited to the voting).
c) To employ a principal has always been a very important role of the SSB and its appointed SMC. The bigger SSBs have a very thorough procedure to carry out this duty. In the new system this role will be carried out by a Selection Committee which is formed, sharing-in-power, by the SSB and the newly structured SMC. We are of the view that using this politicized power-sharing method to carry out this role is not appropriate. There will easily be conflicts of interest. It will become more difficult for the bigger SSB, in view of the good of the whole, to transfer a principal from one school to another. We insist that the employing of principals should be carried out by the SSB and its appointed SMC.
(3) In the present system the role of the Supervisor of the school is very important. Not only does he represent the SSB in the SMC. Besides attending meetings he also continues his role of representing the SSB and SMC to supervise the principal and the activities of the school.
It is peculiar that the post of the Supervisor has disappeared in both the consultation paper on school-based management and the proposed Education Bill which is being discussed by the Legislative Council. It is not mentioned in these documents. Are we to say that the present system is so very wrong and that the principal as well as the school does not need supervision? If we admit that supervision is needed who then is to carry out this supervision outside of the SMC meetings? Does it mean that henceforth, subsidized schools will be the same as government schools, under the direct care of government officials?
The Government, when queried by the SSB, gave the answer that if it is necessary to keep the post of the Supervisor it can be stated in the constitution. We are not satisfied with this answer. On the one hand the constitution has to be approved by the Government. On the other hand it will be approved only as requested in the constitution but not recognized by the Bill. The role of the supervisor will not be fully acknowledged for him to carry out his important duty.
We request that:
d) It be stated in the Bill that the SSB can appoint a supervisor (who in fact should be the chairperson of the SMC) who will act as a link between the SSB and the SMC. In the name of supervisor he can supervise and assist the principal in the operation of the school.
Fait accompli?
The Bill is already tabled in the Legislative Council. The Bills Committee had held open sessions. It is almost a fait accompli. Is it useful for us to speak out?
We have spoken out in the past but it has produced no result. We have asked help from Mr. Tung and he told us there was nothing he could do. The then newly appointed Secretary (for education) said he could not change the procedure that was already in motion.
The Hong Kong people have recently become more conscious of their responsibilities and rights. Will they (including the principals, teachers and parents of our schools) render us justice?
Bishop Zen
On the Education (Amendment) Bill 2002 (Part 2)
5 October 2003 (Sunday Examiner)


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|From: Green Lake County Sheriff's Office
|Re/Event: Boat Fire GLSO: 152224
|Involved: Family of four from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Male age: 47 Female age: 46 Female age: 15 Female age: 7
|Date/Time of Incident: Monday, August 10, 2015 at 5:28 p.m.
|Address: Lone Tree Point area on the Waters of Big Green Lake
|Date of Release: 08/11/2015
|Release #: 1
On Monday, August 10th, 2015, at approximately 5:28 p.m., the Green Lake County E911 Center received an emergency call concerning a boat that had erupted in flames. The boat was reported to be in Pigeon Cove/Lone Tree Point area, north shore, about 2 miles West of the City of Green Lake. The boat was occupied by citizens and was visible from shore.
The Green Lake Fire Department, Green Lake Brooklyn EMS/First Responders/Medic, Deputy Sheriff's, and a local DNR Warden responded to the scene. Warden and Deputy staff did then arrive to find that a family of four and one dog were on the boat when the boat erupted in flames and was burning. The family was forced to abandon the boat and enter the water. The family was picked up by another citizen via a pontoon boat. A local marine contractor, who was on the water also, then pushed the boat nearer shore where the Green Lake Fire Deparment extinguished the flames and made sure that the debris didn't sink.
The boat, a 1987 Coba, was completely destroyed as the result of the fire. The family of four, including the dog, were uninjured.
This incident remains under investigation by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Release Prepared by: Mark P. Putzke
Chief Deputy Sheriff
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On Monday, I turned 23.
Having had my proper celebrations during the preceding weekend, I spent the day doing things I would normally do. I ate porridge for breakfast (with chopped pear, dried cranberries, sultanas and maple syrup). I went for a swim. I bought a huge amount of fruit from the supermarket. I went for a walk. I read a bit of my book and looked at food-related things on the internet. I watched TV. I went to bed not particularly late.
There were, however, some indications that this was not an entirely normal day for me.
Firstly, my mum treated me to a massage and a facial (very nice, but no thank you, facial lady, I really do not need to buy two £22 face creams to fully benefit from the experience).
Secondly, I received some very beautiful flowers in the post from someone who can only be described as my AWESOME boyfriend, unable to celebrate with me because he is currently in the Alps on his second skiing holiday of the season (it's a hard life).
Thirdly, I was followed by a creepy man who accosted me by the self-service checkout in Asda and then stalked me to my bike where this brief exchange ensued:
Creepy man: Excuse me - did you know your bag is open?
Me: Yes. But thanks.
Creepy man: It's a lovely day, isn't it?
Me: Yes.
Creepy man: Wow, those flowers you've got there are nice. What are they?
Me: Um, it's a mint plant.
Creepy man: Oh right. You're very attractive you know, what's your name?
Me: [Nothing was said at this point as I got on my bike and pedalled away]
Fourthly, as if this wasn't enough stranger-related weirdness for one day, I was later shouted at by a man on a bike as I was walking by the river. It was a footpath. I was walking on the right hand side. Said man cycled along, I did not move out of his way, as there was an entire free pavement for him to cycle on, and he shouted at me "WE WALK ON THE LEFT IN THIS COUNTRY, LOVE."
There were a few things wrong with this incident.
Firstly, I am not foreign. I am, in fact, from 'this country'. Despite my rather European-chic new glasses and tourist-esque new puffa jacket, and the fact that I was wearing sheepskin earmuffs suggestive of an origin in warmer climes and a disposition unable to tolerate our bleak English winter, I am not from abroad. The sad irony of this whole situation is that the man who shouted at me had a distinctive Liverpool accent, and I was happily strolling along by the river approximately two miles away from where I was born. So actually he is more foreign than I am.
Secondly, since when do 'we walk on the left in this country'? I believe he may have been getting legs confused with wheels.
Thirdly, what a moron. I hope he had a near-fatal bike accident on the way home involving someone walking on the left.
So those were unusual and interesting episodes designed, I am sure, by some higher power in order to add a frisson of excitement to an otherwise very ordinary day.
I also made scones.
I could have made some kind of fancy cake or tart to celebrate. But to be honest, I think it is hard to beat the simple pleasure of a light, fluffy scone, fresh from the oven, crunchy on the outside, soft and steaming in the middle. I'd been craving scones for ages, and my birthday seemed the perfect chance to not worry about the rather negligible nutritional benefit of what is, essentially, flour butter and sugar, and just eat them, smothered in jam and cream.
I'd also saved some blueberries in the freezer to add to the mixture, because I thought a fluffy scone bursting with juicy blueberries would be just wonderful (freezing them first makes them easier to stir into the rather thick scone dough). I added some almond extract to the milk before mixing it into the scone dough, which gave the scones a gorgeous marzipan-like flavour that went so well with the slightly tart berries. I could have used vanilla, which would also have been tasty, but I think almond and berries is a match made in heaven. I also added a little wholemeal flour to give a delicious nutty flavour that was the perfect vehicle for the almonds and berries.
These were just wonderful, fresh from the oven with a little butter or cream. No need for jam, as the berries burst in the dough and keep it sweet and juicy. And, surprisingly, these are really good a couple of days later. Usually scones are almost inedible after the 30-minute window where they are warm from the oven, but these taste like a lovely cakey biscuit after a couple of days in a tin. The almond flavour becomes more pronounced, and they're lovely either on their own or spread with butter.
The humble scone is the epitome of a simple pleasure.
These were the perfect end to what had been a weekend of such pleasures - returning to my beloved Oxford, wandering around the city in the sunshine, seeing most of my friends all in one place at my birthday party, eating The Anchor's sublime treacle tart, and generally just having a lovely birthday weekend.
And as long as you have scones, even a creepy pervert and a unnecessarily vicious Liverpudlian-on-wheels can't ruin your birthday for you.
Blueberry and almond scones (makes 10):
- 200g plain flour
- 50g wholemeal flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 40g caster sugar
- 50g cold butter, cubed
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 120ml milk
- A handful of blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 beaten egg, to glaze
- Demerara sugar, for sprinkling
Pre-heat the oven to 200C (fan oven). Line a baking sheet with baking parchment.
Sift the flours and baking powder into a mixing bowl. Add the sugar, then rub in the butter with your fingers until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Make a well in the middle and add the beaten egg, almond extract and milk along with the blueberries. Mix together until you have a rough dough, then roll out about 1.5 inches thick onto a floured work surface.
Use a cookie cutter to cut the dough into rounds, then place on the baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg, then sprinkle with demerara sugar.
Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden on top. Remove, place on a cooling rack and devour instantly.


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According to an article in today's Telegraph, the BBC is poised to admit that the Trust is no longer viewed as a "credible and independent" regulator.
The Trust, which is tasked with overseeing editorial standards and value for money, has haplessly lurched from one crisis to another over recent years.
Setting aside sexual abuse scandals for a moment, the BBC has faced particularly swingeing criticism over bumper executive pay-offs, gold-plated pensions and general frivolity in the way it spends public money.
In recent months the Trust has faced increasingly probing questions over the manner in which it has apparently suppressed the release of the much-anticipated Dame Janet Smith Review into historic cases of sexual abuse within the BBC.
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When the cold weather appears in Calgary, the last thing you need is drafty windows, windows that just aren't very suitable at maintaining the warmth in your home. Replacement windows could make a transformation when it comes to your comfort in your home this time of year. They may even provide aid when it comes to your energy bills too!
One of the apparent benefits of replacement windows is their ability to help regulate the temperature inside your home. Professionally installed replacement windows from Pella Windows and Doors are well-insulated and help lessen air leaking through the product and installation. Plus, the latest windows have more efficient glass options. Let's peak at some of the options you have when deciding on replacement windows for your Calgary home.
Replacement windows come in a variety of materials, and all of them can offer great insulation. When you're contrasting replacement windows, you'll almost certainly examine wood, fiberglass and vinyl options. All three types are obtainable with energy-efficient options that meet or exceed ENERGY STAR® guidelines in all 50 states.
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A 12-year-old boy is in a critical condition after the motorcycle he was riding while carrying a three-year-old on the back, crashed into a car in Bridlington.
The young boy was not wearing a helmet and suffered serious head injuries and multiple fractures to his body.
He was taken by air ambulance to James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough where he remains critically ill.
The toddler suffered minor injuries and was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary for treatment.
The boy was riding a blue Yamaha motorcycle with the toddler seated behind him when it collided with a silver Nissan Almera on Woldgate road.
The driver of the Nissan, a 31-year-old from Bridlington, sustained minor whiplash injuries.
Anyone who may have seen the collision is asked to contact 10, referring to log271.


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At the end of May, Hannah, from our home church in WI, and Pastor Ron, from our home church in ND were both here for visits. Hannah had come for almost 2 months in 2014 after Heidi was born, so she was happy to be back and reconnect with staff and community people. She helped out at camp in various ways and helped with some community outreach.
Pastor Ron was able to come for a weekend in the middle of a busy trip of helping with pastoral training at Kobwin and Kasana. He blessed us by preaching on Sunday, also leading our little church in communion. One of the men attending church that day professes to be a Muslim. It was great that he was able to hear such a clear presentation of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Much more than preaching, we were blessed by Ron's friendship and spiritual encouragement. I came down sick right before he came, so I missed out on a lot of the visit, but Syd enjoyed lots of great conversation…and I even got to sleep in one morning while he made pancakes and Syd took care of the kids! Thanks EBC for sending him!! And thanks Calvary for sending Hannah!


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Greater Cincinnati's first annual pinball show featuring over 100 machines from local collections. All machines will be set for free play, so leave your quarters at home.
Machines from the 70's through the present will be well represented. Several machines will be available for purchase with contact and pricing listed on these machines.


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It's Financial Literacy Month! Try These 7 Challenges to Double Your MoneyDoing a money challenge can net you $500 in a month, $1,400 in a year or more.
If you want to take control of your finances, April is a good time to start. That's because it's Financial Literacy Month.
One-third of Americans have $0 in a savings account, and 69 percent have less than $1,000, according to a GOBankingRates survey. This means that any time is a good time to get a better handle on your money. But in the spirit of a month dedicated to encouraging better financial habits, consider committing in April to improve your financial situation.
One way to do this is with a money challenge. There's a good chance you could double the money in your savings account by trying one — or all — of these seven money challenges.
The 52-Week Challenge
Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche is the founder of the Live Richer Challenge movement, which aims to help people improve their finances. To have more money, she recommended taking the 52-week challenge.
As the name suggested, this challenge takes a year, but you can get started in April. Deposit $1 into a savings account the first week of the challenge. Deposit $2 the second week. Continue increasing the amount you deposit until week 52, when you'll set aside $52.
"By the end of the year, you will have saved almost $1,400," Aliche said. You could reverse the challenge by saving $52 the first week, then work your way down to $1 the final week.
"The reason being is that as the year wears on, your resolve diminishes," Aliche said. You also should automate your savings to help you stick to the challenge. "Open up a free, no-fee savings account. I suggest using an online account, so you won't have easy access to your money," she said.
If you need help finding ways to cut spending to set aside money in savings, the 52-Week Savings Challenge has tips for each week of the year.
No-Spend Month Challenge
J. Money, creator of RockstarFinance.com, said the best way to keep more money in your pocket is to challenge yourself to a no-spend month. The goal is to avoid spending money on anything other than bills and necessities.
He instituted a no-spend month nine years ago and said it was the best thing he ever did for his money. The challenge made him realize how often he was shopping and spending money on random things.
"When I stopped spending money on anything that wasn't essential for the month, I stopped going to the stores, and, by the end of it, the habit was broken," he said. Eliminating non-essential spending for one month helped him change his behavior from that point on.
"I estimate I've saved at least $200 a month ever since," he said. Over nine years, that adds up to at least $21,000 he's saved by not buying things he didn't need.
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The Pantry Challenge
Food is one of the essential expenses you wouldn't have to eliminate with a no-spend month, but you shouldn't assume that your food spending is fixed. In fact, you might be spending a lot more than necessary to eat. That's why Shannon McLay, founder of the Financial Gym, puts her clients on a clear-the-pantry challenge.
"I make clients take stock of what they have in the freezer and the pantry, and plan meals around what's available," she said. "They can buy select perishable items that they need to complete their meals. However, the majority of the food in the freezer and pantry needs to be cleared out before they can restock on foodstuffs."
To stick to the challenge, McLay recommended searching online or on Pinterest for recipes that use the ingredients you have on hand. Then you can create a meal plan based on those recipes.
"I've had a number of clients try this, and they've saved anywhere from $800 a month to $2,000 a month on grocery shopping," she said.
Save $500 Challenge
Chris Peach recently challenged readers of his blog, MoneyPeach.com, to save $500 in 31 days. What makes the challenge manageable is that you don't have to set aside $500 at once. You start small, work your way up and feel a sense of accomplishment each step of the way.
"During the Money Peach 500 Challenge, we had people save $1 on day one, $2 on day two, and $3 on day three," Peach said. "Every day became a small victory, and once someone starts enjoying these smaller wins, they are more likely to continue to save as the days [become] increasingly difficult."
By day 31, you have to set aside $31. If you make it that far, you'll have nearly $500 — $496, to be exact — saved.
You can do this challenge on your own, but Peach said you're more likely to be successful if you challenge others to join you. He encouraged those who participated in the Money Peach $500 Challenge to share their progress and post pictures of their savings on social media.
"This made it competitive, which definitely pushed more people to want to finish their savings goal," he said. "My best advice is to avoid saving alone and create a friendly competition."
Dare You Challenge
If you have a relative or friend who also needs to save, dare him or her to try to save more than you over the next month, said Donna Freedman, author of "Your Playbook for Tough Times." The loser has to do something for the winner, such as clean the winner's car or house.
"Anyone with an ounce of competitive spirit will take that dare," said Freedman. However, make sure you establish specific terms for your dare. "For example, each must agree to show bank account statements if necessary in order to explain the savings," she said.
To emerge the victor, post notes around your house reminding yourself that you're in it to win it, Freedman said. Unsubscribe from retailers' emails so you won't be tempted to shop — even when you get notices of sales or coupon offers. Stay away from the mall, restaurants and other places where you might make unnecessary purchases.
Furthermore, stay busy doing all those chores you've put on the back burner — like cleaning out closets or the garage. You might even find stuff you can sell to pad your savings for the dare. If you lose the dare, remember that you've actually gained a bigger savings account balance.
"Ideally, you'd keep doing some of the frugal hacks, even modified ones — taking your lunch two or three times a week, say, and limiting dinners out to a couple of times a week instead of most nights," Freedman said. Then, you can continue to grow your savings.
Spare Change Challenge
If finding hundreds of dollars in your budget to set aside seems too ambitious, take the spare change challenge instead. Melissa Thomas, owner of Melissa the Coach Financial Coaching, said she and the members of her Facebook group, "The Brave Budget Community," participate in this challenge.
"We pay cash for day-to-day items and save the change," she said. For example, if you buy something that costs $4.50 and pay with a $5 bill, you'd put 50 cents in a jar or container. Thomas said that members of her group save $25 a month, on average, by stashing their spare change.
Thomas also challenges members to put extra cash in the jar. Each week, she encourages them to add a certain amount, such as $5 or $10. And she has a strategy to help ensure the money that's saved doesn't end up being spent.
"I encourage participants to label their jars so they are not tempted to take the money out except for its intended purpose," she said. This can be an ongoing challenge, and you can take your change to the bank each month and deposit it in a savings account.
Eliminate a Vice for a Month
Are your guilty pleasures costing you money? Melanie Lockert, founder of DearDebt.com, saved big by challenging herself to go dry for a month. That is, she didn't drink any alcohol.
"I saved money at bars, restaurants and the grocery store," Lockert said. Plus, she went out less to avoid the temptation to drink, which helped her reduce her spending even more. Her dry month helped her save at least $200.
"I was able to put the extra money toward my investments and also a vacation fund," she said.
You don't necessarily have to give up alcohol to take this challenge. You could eliminate another vice or indulgence for a month — such as a daily soda or coffee habit, a weekly manicure or lottery ticket purchases. Tally up how much you spent on your vice the previous month, then put that amount into savings for the month you give it up.


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The Australian's Editor Leaving For Role Within NSW Government
The Australian has announced that Clive Mathieson is leaving his editor role to become director of economic, infrastructure and state priorities in the office of NSW Premier Mike Baird.
The Australian's editor, Clive Mathieson, is leaving to take up a senior role with the NSW government. Mathieson, who has been editor of the newspaper since April 2011, has been appointed director of economic, infrastructure and state priorities in the office of NSW Premier Mike Baird.
The Australian's editor-in-chief, Paul Whittaker, told staff in an email he was sad to see him leave the newspaper. "Clive has been a loyal and trusted colleague and on a personal level I will miss his support and absolute commitment," he said.
"The Australian is, and always will be, the nation's best newspaper with the finest stable of journalists," Mathieson said. "To be involved at a senior role has been a privilege and I wish Paul and my dedicated colleagues every success in the future."
Whittaker, who rejoined the newspaper as editor-in-chief after the retirement of Chris Mitchell in December, said a new editor would be appointed "in due course".


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More than half of U.S. travelers (52%) dine out 10 or more times while on vacation, according to a TripAdvisor survey of more than 1,600 respondents
More survey results:
- 83% said they make it a point to experience a dish for which a destination is known
- 19% have taken a "foodie" vacation to experience the regional cuisine
- However, a quarter of respondents said American cuisine is their top choice, followed by Italian (19%), Mediterranean (7%), Mexican (7%) and French (4%).
Travelers get advice from several resources
- Online Reviews (77%)
- Local Residents (66%)
- Hotel Concierges and Staff (56%)
- Family or Friends (44%)
Half of the respondents said they prefer locally sourced food at restaurants, and 77% say they prefer to dine out at independent establishments rather than at chain restaurants.
While 67% usually indulge in less healthy food options on vacation, less than 1% said they choose fast food.
Top 5 Favorite Types of Restaurant Settings:
- Casual Dining (26%)
- Waterfront (20%)
- Bistros or Cafés (18%)
- Alfresco (13%)
- Fine Dining (11%)
When asked what annoys them most about a dining experience
- 56% noted slow or poor service
- 22% said nothing annoys them
- 66% have sent a meal back to the kitchen
Dining discounts sway decisions on where to dine for 55%
- 61% usually eat at restaurants that cost $10 to $25 per person
- 29% choose venues that cost $25 to $40
- 6% opt for restaurants that cost $40 or more per person
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All locations of the Williams County Public Library system provide public internet access with dedicated internet computers and WiFi hot spots.
Our dedicated internet computers also have Microsoft Word available.
How do I get internet access?
As long as you have a valid library card, free of fines, and have read and agreed to our Internet Use Rules [1], you can access the public internet computers. Children under the age of 18 must have a parent signature to access the internet.
WiFi access [2] is also available to adult library patrons. Just ask at the circulation desk for a log in ticket.
[1] http://williamsco.webkits.oplin.org/content/public-terminals-computer-use
[2] http://williamsco.webkits.oplin.org/content/public-wireless-access
[3] https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mywcpl.org%2Finternet&title=Internet%20Services
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I am trying to decide on a quilt design and palatte for my cousin.
She's asked me to keep in mind that her husband does share the bedroom, too, and would prefer something that, in her terms... is "a more feminine design using man colors"
Sounds simple enough, eh?
So, I've eliminated pink, purple, white, and at their request, green.
I know that there's a whole color wheel to choose from, but I'm stuck on "feminine design with man colors"
Have you ever had such a request? When I'm thinking of quilt design, unless it is for a very pink little girl, I don't really divide my ideas into fem/mas designs or man/woman colors...
Part of me thinks that darker no floral will be "mannish" enough for the job - and most common/traditional quilt patterns will work.


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Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). It is the second leading cause of cancer death in men, occuring in 1 out of 6 men.
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Springfield Youth Symphony (SYS)
Under the direction of Carlos Elias, this ensemble is comprised of our top student musicians from over 25 different schools and home schools in Clark, Champaign, Logan, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, and Shelby counties.
Since 1959, the SYS has provided one of the few opportunities in this area for young musicians to play in a full orchestral setting. Each season features several concerts and weekly rehearsals in the educational environment of the John Legend Theater.
Highlights of the Springfield Youth Symphony season include:
» Sectional coaching by members of the SSO.
» Chamber music opportunities with a Brass Ensemble and Woodwind Quintet, String Quartet and Percussion Ensemble. These small ensembles are featured in numerous performances throughout the school year. Students are chosen by audition.
» Master class opportunities with SSO guest artists.
» Project Protégé, a program in which select SYS string players are invited to perform with the Springfield Symphony during a subscription concert.
» A Concerto Competition for SYS seniors. The winner performs a solo with the SSO during the Side-by-Side concert.
» Collaborative opportunities to enhance each student's participation in the arts. The Youth Orchestra program has participated in exciting collaborations with the National Trail Parks and Recreation District, The Gary Geis Dance Company, The Springfield Museum of Art and the Clark State Community College Theater Program.
Springfield Youth String Ensemble (SYSE)
The SSO has further enhanced the educational opportunities of young area musicians by providing beginning and intermediate ensembles just for stringed instrument players. The Youth String Ensemble is for beginning strings students who have at least one year of experience performing in an ensemble. In some cases, SYSE is the only strings group available for new students to play in. SYSE is led by conductor, Mr. Patrick Barrett.
SYSE rehearses at the John Legend Theater on Monday nights, from 6-7:30pm.
Springfield Youth Chamber Orchestra (SYCO)
Julie Ellis conducts the Youth Chamber Orchestra, a group that is designed for students who have approximately three years performing in a group and studying their instrument. This ensemble focuses more on the skills that make a group of musicians sound good together and less on individual playing technique. Ideally, students in this group are preparing to move up into our Youth Symphony.
SYCO rehearses at the John Legend Theater on Monday nights, from 7-9pm (just like the SYS!).
Springfield Children's Chorus (SCC)
Established in 2012, the Springfield Children's Chorus is open to students in grades 5 through 10 in Clark and neighboring counties. In affiliation with the Springfield Youth Orchestra, the Springfield Children's Chorus brings young singers together every Monday night for rehearsals at the John Legend Theatre in downtown Springfield. Under the direction of Sean Hurley, the goal of the Springfield Children's Choir is to unite students of all backgrounds in song by improving their vocal skills, developing a love of music, and building lasting friendships.


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Just hoping for some clarity around what the major advantages are of Sky Lake vs. Haswell-E. I'm running a i7 5930k, my build is below actually. My brother is looking to build in the very near future and is considering the Sky Lake line, specifically this 6700k.
Can someone just shoot me straight on the key differences?
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Renewable Energy Potential Studies
Local governments who mobilize to advance renewable energy installations can help capture significant renewable energy potential for their communities as well as significant economic development and investment in their local economy. Conducting a Renewable Energy Potentials study provides a community with information, recommendations, and potential policies to engage in support of advancing renewable energy potential. Community-Wide Renewable Energy Potentials Studies provide the background and support needed for advancing solar renewable energy within a community.


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It seems kind of crazy that we haven't already done a C&E Interview with Eros herself, the lovely and talented Jo Bozarth. Jo is not only one of the stars of the show, but she was also one of the earliest people involved in its creation. C&E simply wouldn't exist as we know it, if Jo hadn't been the inspiration behind making Eros female... and if Jo hadn't then made her such a fun, complex and interesting character.
So today, with our first story-arc coming to a close on it's new, ad-free, home of JTS.TV, it seemed like a good idea to finally rectify that situation. After the jump, learn when she decided she would be an actress, how she thinks Eros changed over the course of Season 1, and how she would have accepted her Indie Intertube Award for best acress in a comedy if she'd been able to do so live.


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If a crystal ball could be used to see what Sydney will be like in 2050, we would probably see that the city will be home to a greater population of people living in closer proximity to one another.Sydney is an immensely important business location within the Asia-Pacific region and its population is therefore expected to grow in the next 37 years. This means that home loans will be sought for housing that is somewhat different to the ways that we live now.Some would argue that the values and symbols that have long-mattered to people in Sydney for many years, including: a large block on which to live, ownership of a car and space, will be much less important and relevant.Sydney's population is expected to rise to 7.5 million people by the middle of the century – this represents an increase of more than 3.2 million people. To accommodate this increased number of residents, it is expected that 'middle ring' suburbs, such as: Ryde, Strathfield and Hurstville, will grow in population and through the construction of new houses.Source: http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/1211627/flash-forward-to-sydney-2050/?cs=12
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Reasons to ride Santa Rampage are many
You missed it this year, but here is an arbitrary number of reasons you should ride in next year's Santa Rampage.
1. You're part of a spectacle. Hundreds of Santas, Mrs. Santas, elves, reindeer, snowpersons and other characters with any connection to the holidays ride their bicycles through Milwaukee, Tosa, Bay View and wherever.
2. It's delightfully disorganized. No one really runs it. Nothing gets cured. No one wears numbers on their chests. There's no official route. A date is announced — usually mid-December though this year's came early on Saturday — and spread by word-of-mouth, posters in taverns and social media.
3. It gets bigger every year. Dave Schlabowske, now deputy director of Wisconsin Bike Fed, started the event 12 years ago to encourage winter riding. Fewer than a dozen people showed up in halfhearted Santa gear. This year, it was 500 or more, most in full costumes. That number is Schlabowske's guess because no one needs to sign up.
4. You start at 9 a.m., which gives you plenty of time for riding and socializing before it gets dark. For the first time this year, an optional $20 wristband was offered to riders to benefit Wisconsin Bike Fed. It included two free beers and admission to a concert by the English Beat on Saturday evening.
5. If you go as Santa Claus, as I did Saturday in my first-ever rampage, you get to be one of the most recognizable and beloved icons ever. Your bike is your sleigh, and many were decorated for the occasion. You ho-ho-ho as you ride and yell "Merry Christmas!" to strangers.
6. People smile and wave and honk when they see you pass by. Many hold up their phones to take photos and video. One woman stopped her car and posed her children with a bunch of us Santas for a picture. Kids go crazy. Some yell out what they want for Christmas. A few asked for hugs. I have never been known for an overabundance of Christmas spirit, but this experience is a healthy jolt.
7. Creativity is encouraged. Many Santas add a signature element. We had a sombrero Santa, tutu Santas, drag Santa, inflatable Santa and Superman Santa, to name a few. I asked one guy in a loud red plaid suit who he was supposed to be, and he said it was just something he found in his closet. I actually borrowed the Santa suit I wore, and skipped the beard.
8. It's not as cold as you think. That was especially true Saturday when we lucked out with sunshine, 40 degrees and dry pavement. I had layered up and was basically too warm much of the day. If next year is 10 degrees and snowy, I admit I'll be making a game-day decision.
9. You ride as much or as little as you want, and at your own pace. During the course of the day, I covered about 17 miles. Some did more, others less. Really, no pressure.
10. You stop at pubs — big ones like Lakefront Brewery, Great Lakes Distillery and Turner Hall, and smaller places like Cafe Hollander, Kochanski's Concertina Beer Hall, Cafe Centraal and Fuel Cafe. I didn't see any drunk Santas, but you need to use your head because most of the riding is on city streets. And wear a helmet.
11. If you're adamant that Jesus is the true reason for the season, we had one of those, too. An adult version, not the baby Jesus. Everyone wanted their picture taken with him, and he was serenaded by revelers who sang "Happy Birthday."
12. You spread cheer. Don't miss an opportunity to do that.
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This is the time when many people in the United States are receiving a federal tax refund. Many of us worked hard to get a refund, hunting down receipts, and accounting for all possible tax deductions.
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Benjamin Franklin once said, "The only things certain in life are death and taxes". While that may be true, it doesn't mean that people and businesses should have to shoulder the Google's hidden costs. Once people see through the sales pitch, they realize just how poor the return on investment for Google Apps actually is, and why 750 million people have chosen Office to power their business.


text: How To Software Printing Multiples in CorelDRAW Share Pin Email Print Software Graphic Design Documents Spreadsheets Presentations Desktop Publishing Databases Animation & Video by Sue Chastain Sue Chastain is a former freelance contributor to Lifewire and a graphics software authority with web design and print publishing credentials. Updated July 17, 2018 CorelDRAW's Built In Tools for Printing Multiples Have you created a design in CorelDRAW which you need to print in multiples? Business cards or address labels are common designs which you'd usually want to print in multiples. If you aren't familiar with CorelDRAW's built-in tools for doing this, you can waste a lot of time duplicating and aligning your design to print properly. Here we'll show you two different ways you can print multiples of a design from CorelDRAW-using the labels feature, and using the imposition layout tools in CorelDRAW's Print Preview. For simplicity, we will use business cards as the example in this article, but you can use the same methods for any design which you need to print in multiples. We're using CorelDRAW X4 in this tutorial, but these features may have been present in earlier versions. Set Up Document and Create Your Design Open CorelDRAW and open a new blank document. Change the paper size to match the size of your design. If you want to create a business card, you can use the pull-down menu on the options bar to select business cards for the paper size. Also change the orientation from portrait to landscape here if you need to. Now design your business card or other design. If you are going to be using purchased sheets of scored business card or label paper, jump to the Printing on Label Sheets or Scored Business Card Paper section. If you want to print in plain paper or cardstock, jump to the Imposition Layout Tool section. Printing on Label Sheets or Scored Business Card Paper Go to Layout > Page Setup. Click on Label in the options tree. Change the label options from Normal Paper to Labels. When you do this, a long list of label types will become available in the options dialog. There are hundreds of label types for every manufacturer, such as Avery and others. Most people in the US will want to go to AVERY Lsr/Ink. Many other brands of paper sheets will include the matching Avery numbers on their products. Expand the tree until you find the specific label product number that matches the paper you are using. When you click on a label in the tree, a thumbnail of the layout will appear next to it. Avery 5911 is probably what you are looking for if your design is a business card. Create a Layout for Custom Labels (Optional) You can click the customize label button if you can't find the specific layout you need. In the customize label dialog, you can set the label size, margins, gutters, rows, and columns to match the paper you are working with. Labels Print Preview Once you press okay from the label dialog, your CorelDRAW document will not appear to change, but when you go to print, it will print in the layout you specified. Imposition Layout Tool Go to File > Print Preview. You may get a message about having the change the paper orientation If so, accept the change. The print preview should show your business card or other design in the center of a full sheet of paper. Along the left side, you will have four buttons. Click the second one--Imposition Layout Tool. Now in the options bar, you will have a place to specify the number of rows and columns to repeat your design. For business cards, set it for 3 across and 4 down. This will give you 12 designs to the page and maximize your paper usage. Printing Crop Marks If you want crop marks to aid in cutting your cards, click the third button--Marks Placement Tool-- and enable the Print Crop Marks button in the options bar. To see your design exactly as it will print, press Ctrl-U to go full-screen. Use the Esc key to exit full-screen preview. Continue Reading


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It can be a truly heartbreaking experience to learn that someone who has otherwise fought for workers' rights and progressive values could potentially be a genuine creep. Most readers will remember the sinking feeling when it was revealed that former mayor Bob Filner had a sordid history of sexual harassment. We didn't want to believe it, but as time went on and more accusers stepped forward, it became abundantly clear that Filner's repeated denials could no longer save him.
While most San Diegans were understandably distracted by Trump's tumultuous first week in office, there were disturbing developments in the case of Mickey Kasparian, the president of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 135, a labor union that represents 12,500 workers including grocery and drug store employees. For those unfamiliar with the ongoing saga, Kasparian is legally accused of quid pro quo sexual harassment, gender discrimination, physical disability discrimination and wrongful termination of a former employee. He's also had a formal complaint filed with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing accusing him of discrimination, harassment and wrongful demotion.
Some accusations that came to light in the lawsuits are truly disturbing. One of the plaintiffs, Isabel Vasquez, has accused Kasparian of demanding sexual acts in his office and in hotel rooms paid for with union funds. Another complaint, filed by Sandy Naranjo, accuses Kasparian of firing her for skipping work to supposedly conspire against his political agenda when she says she was at a medical appointment to deal with a work-related injury. Last week, a UFCW Local 135 employee (Anabel Arauz) filed a complaint that she was wrongfully demoted for supporting her former colleague's accusations. This is in addition to a number of other informal accounts of Kasparian being verbally abusive and discriminatory in the office.
Things came to a head last Wednesday (Jan. 25) when Arauz, along with former city councilmember Donna Frye and Filner victim Irene McCormack, showed up to a labor council delegate meeting to show support for the women accusing Kasparian and to call for his resignation. CityBeat was there and spoke to all three women as they protested outside the union hall (they were not allowed inside, and Frye and McCormack were subsequently kicked off the premises).
"What is he hiding? Why doesn't he want the rest of the unions to know that a current employee filed this complaint?" asked Arauz after she was taken off the delegates list and not allowed to attend the meeting. "I know I'm not doing it for attention. I'm not doing it for anything else, but I'm standing up for the right thing because enough is enough. He can't silence us anymore. He will probably try to fire me for being out here, but at this point, honestly, I'll get fired for doing the right thing."
This note isn't meant to demonize or pile onto what has already become a hot topic, but it's become increasingly clear that Kasparian needs to step down from his role as president. It's our opinion that, with all the litigation and the increasing amount of complaints that seem to now pop up daily, there is simply no way that Kasparian will be able to continue to serve effectively in his current role.
While most media outlets probably don't consider this story to be on the same scale as the Filner debacle, the Kasparian accusers should be taken just as seriously.
Positions of power, be they in the mayor's office or a union hall, should never be abused.
At the time this issue when to print, there were murmurs of a letter circulating among prominent democrats and labor activists requesting an independent investigation of Kasparian. At this point, the momentum is with the accusers, and the sooner Kasparian realizes this, the less heartbreaking it will be for everyone.
"People need to speak up," Frye said at last week's meeting. "They have to speak up when they see something wrong, when they see people being abused and when they see gross abuse of power, which is what we are witnessing right now."


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Sourdough Tips: Dehydration & Storage
Friday, March 6, 2015
Every now and then there might be a situation in your life when you can't use your sourdough starter as regularly as you want. And there might be times when you just physically can't take care of it! For these situations, it is good to know how to prepare your starter for long term storage.
It is also nice to have some starter stored in case, heaven forbid, something were to happen to your starter! Then you don't have to start from scratch.
How to Dry Your Starter:
Start with a freshly fed starter, and wait until the starter has doubled in size.
Place a sheet of parchment paper on a rimmed baking sheet (like a jelly roll pan).
Place about 1/2 cup of your starer on the parchment paper and spread it as evenly and thinly as you can over the parchment paper.
Place the parchment paper on the middle rack of your oven.
Turn the oven light on and leave it overnight.
In the morning, remove the parchment paper from the oven. The starter should be nice and dry now (if it isn't, leave it in the oven with the light on until it is completely dry. This could take anywhere between 24 hours and 5 whole days. You can tell in the picture that mine was not completely dry. I powdered the portion that was dry and tossed the rest).
Lift or scrape the dried starter off the parchment paper and into a bowl.
Grind the dried starter into a powder. You can do this with a mortal and pestle, a food processor, a rolling pin, however you like.
Place the powder in a glass container with a lid and store in a cool, dry place.
*If kept in a cool, dry place, your starter can last years. You can also place the powder in the freezer for extra insurance, if you want.
To Revive Dried Starter:
Place the powder to a clean bowl with 1/4 cup room temperature water.
Mix and let soak for 10 minutes.
Add 1/4 cup flour, mix well, cover, and leave in a warm place.
The next day, feed it 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup water, mix and cover.
Keep feeding it every 12 hours until you bring it up to full activity level and the amount that you like to keep on hand.
Store and feed as you regularly would.
** From now on this information will be posted in our Sourdough Tips page!
3 comments:
- Anonymous said...
As Jenni, knows, I had a "situation" recently, and I very happily revived some starter that I had dried and stored in 2 ziploc bags in the freezer in September 2012 :) Strongly recommend doing this!
- March 8, 2015 at 8:10 AM
- Lynn Huntley said...
What I great tip!! I have often wondered how to do this....get instructions too:) Lynn
- March 10, 2015 at 11:09 AM
- Alex Neil said...
Symptoms and signs of dehydration can be minor, such as increased thirst, or severe and life-threatening, depending on the extent of the dehydration. Along with thirst, initial symptoms of dehydration include reduced urine output and darkening of the urine as it becomes more concentrated. If the condition progresses, other symptoms develop, including dry mouth, decreased perspiration, lightheadedness, muscle cramps, weakness, palpitations, and absent tear production by the eyes. The skin may feel cool and clammy. Confusion, organ failure, and coma leading to death eventually occur if dehydration is not corrected.
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Coming straight off the back of scorching collaborations with Chuckie, Kronic, and Dirt Cheap, Australia's Krunk! finally unleashes the long-awaited "Biscuit". Combining Krunk!'s signature quirky production with tongue in cheek vocals, "Biscuit" has become a fan favorite over the last couple months, showing up in podcasts & DJ sets from the likes of Nari & Milani, Henry Fong, Uberjak'd, Halfway House & Reece Low. Originally starting out as remix that missed its deadline, Krunk! is offering "Biscuit" as a free download to celebrate reaching 50,000 fans on Facebook.
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HCKY 646 – Applied Franchise Management
Course Overview
Course Manager
- Bernie Williams, PhD / Jason Farris, COO, Dallas Stars
In this course, students are required to take the perspective of the CEO or COO of their hockey franchise. Whereas General Managers or Presidents of Hockey Operations focus on winning games and championships, CEOs and COOs must balance that objective with the other medium to long-term goals set by the board or ownership group. And they do this by crafting and implementing an effective business strategy. This course teaches students how to do this.
In order to craft a viable strategy and properly implement it, students will need to understand all of the functional areas of management (e.g., marketing, finance, HRM, IT). For this reason, and because this course incorporates the assignments from all other HCKY electives, this should be the last course the student takes in the program.
This is an in-residence elective meaning that students will spend the final week of the course with classmates (in either Toronto or New York). During time together, students will present their strategic plans to their classmates, to faculty members, and to senior hockey executives; students will spend time with league, franchise, and media representatives; and will tour league and team facilities; and, most importantly, students will have numerous opportunities to interact with and get to know their peers.
Learning Objectives
- Develop strategies that position a franchise most favorably in relation to the specific competitive forces it faces.
- Appraise the resources and capabilities of a franchise in terms of their ability to confer sustainable competitive advantage and identify how they can be leveraged within a franchise's business strategy.
- Understand the concept of competitive advantage and its sources and demonstrate the ability to recognize it, develop it, and leverage it in real-world scenarios.
- Analyze the implications of competitive dynamics including competitive action and response, first-mover advantages, co-opetition, and collaboration.
- Analyze the implications of geographical expansion opportunities including foreign entry and offshoring business functions.
- Analyze the implications of vertical changes in the boundaries of a franchise based on an understanding of the advantages of vertical integration and outsourcing and the factors that determine the relative efficiency of each.
- Analyze the implications of horizontal changes in the boundaries of the franchise based on an understanding of the conditions under which diversification creates value.
- Demonstrate the ability to think critically in relation to a particular problem, situation or strategic decision through real-world scenarios.
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By John Lee.
Washington DC-based communications consultancy Glover Park Group has reported that it has been engaged to work in the United States on behalf of the Iraqi Sunni community.
In a statement made pursuant to the US's Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), Managing Director Joel Johnson (pictured) said that the company is acting on behalf of the Dubai-based Adalid Business Consulting DMCC, which it describes as "a partnership that is directed, financed and subsidized by Iraqi business leaders."
The statement continues:
"[Glover Park] will provide diplomacy, strategic communications counsel and government relations services for Adalid Business Consulting, who works on behalf of the Iraqi Sunni Community. Registrants activities will include engagement on issues related to the Sunni Community's standing within Iraq.
"[The] Registrant will provide support for the Iraqi Sunni community's communications with the U.S. government officials, business community, non-governmental audiences and the media; and fostering and facilitating exchanges between the U.S. and the community's leadership."
(Source: FARA)