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Note: Through March 27th I'll be sharing this Digital/Edu space with some excellent professionals in the area of learning and innovation for one weekly guest post. In addition to bringing new voices and ideas to our readers, this will help me as I finish the first draft of my forthcoming book, The Test, on the past, present and future of testing in public schools, to be published by Public Affairs in 2015. Today's guest poster, Joshua Starr, is superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools , a national leader in the debate over 21st century skills, and @mcpssuper on Twitter.
School districts across the country are in the middle of the very difficult work of revising and reshaping their curriculum to align with the Common Core State Standards. (CCSS) And this work is worth doing. The CCSS provides our educators an opportunity to improve teaching and learning by organizing around a uniform set of high expectations. Moreover, consistency from state to state and district to district is essential if we truly want to improve public education in the United States.
In Montgomery County (Md.) Public Schools (MCPS), where I am superintendent, this work has been going on for several years. A CCSS-aligned curriculum is fully rolled out in elementary grades and is well underway in middle and high schools. Most people see the benefit, but there are growing pains. Teachers need more time for professional development; not everything works the way the folks in central office think it will; and many parents have questions about our new approach. And there remains tension about what the Common Core-aligned assessments will look like, what the role of AP, IB, SAT and ACT will be relative to PARCC, and how they will be used to support the improvement of instruction.
Good standards and assessments are extremely important to improving education for our students. But they are only a part of the answer. If we are truly committed to a new definition of "college and career ready," we need to develop an accountability framework that supports that definition and it needs to look a lot different from No Child Left Behind (NCLB).
For more than a decade, nearly every school district in the United States has aligned its work to meet the "adequacy" of NCLB. Despite lofty mission statements about serving the "whole child" and developing "lifelong learners," every school had a clear directive: Make AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress). This was true in MCPS, although the district did effectively hold itself to a higher bar. MCPS encouraged more students to take Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Classes, paid for every 10th grader to take the PSAT, and encouraged students to be well prepared for the SAT, even offering prep classes in the schools. The results have been impressive.
About two-thirds of our graduates take at least one AP or IB test and more than half of our graduates earn a "college-ready" score on an AP or IB exam. MCPS has one of the highest SAT scores of any large district in the nation—an average of 1648 for the Class of 2013. And some of the biggest growth in these areas has been among African American, Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students.
However, all of this achievement has not necessarily translated into postsecondary success. About fifty percent of MCPS graduates earn a bachelor's degree within six years of high school graduation. That is better than the state of Maryland or the country as a whole, but it is not reflective of our stellar K-12 results. And the achievement gap in college completion rates is stark: A white MCPS graduate is twice as likely as a black or Hispanic graduate to enroll in and successfully complete a bachelor's degree.
This is not uniquely a problem in MCPS. Every school district—especially the larger ones—is dealing with these types of results. At the same time, industry leaders are telling us that our graduates don't have skills like perseverance, teamwork and creative problem solving that are so important in the 21-century workplace.
MCPS is one of 15 school districts that are a part of the Large Countywide and Suburban District Consortium. The Consortium includes the leadership of successful districts that serve large, diverse student populations. In a recent meeting with a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, we laid out the framework for a federal accountability system that will support meaningful outcomes for our students. I, and my colleagues in the Consortium, believe a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (aka NCLB) must have these key elements:
- Establish 21st-century outcomes as the goal of all major education laws and policies
- Require academic content standards and student academic achievement standards aligned with college- and career-readiness outcomes
- Promote the development and use of high-quality assessment systems and other valid measures of college- and career-readiness
- Promote innovation and continuous improvement in schools and districts
- Ensure equitable access to effective educators
- Promote transparency, engagement, and shared accountability through appropriate reporting of data and information
I believe there is a need for a strong and clear federal accountability system. NCLB had major flaws, but it got us talking about data in a way we never have before. As we consider the next generation of federal accountability, we need educators, industry leaders, higher education officials and policy leaders to come together to help define college and career readiness in a way that includes more than just test scores and graduation rates. We must take the opportunity to provide our students—and those that teach and advise them—with a coherent definition of success that will enable our children to thrive in the future that they want.
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Wil Wheaton's Tabletop Developing Metal Coins for Board Games
Mark Morrison of Campaign Coins discussed the coins as being the next level of components for the celebrities that frequent Will Wheaton's TableTop show:
On TableTop, Wil and his friends show what is so wonderful about board gaming: getting together and having fun. Adding metal coins to the mix adds an extra level of immersion. It's the way they clink!
Wil Wheaton offered plenty of praise for the design that designer Daniel Solis came up with for the coins:
Daniel is such a wonderful designer, and Campaign Coins are so beautifully crafted. I'm just thrilled to have them coming together to make something special for TableTop fans.
Daniel Solis designed the coins, so they can almost be guaranteed to have long-lasting appeal. Solis and his wife are the founders of the Thousand-Year Game Design Challenge. The challenge was a $1,000 competition to create a game that could be enjoyed for the next 1,000 years, encouraging designers to think about eh sustainability and universality of games, designing for longevity. Solis has done graphic design and layout for a variety of both board and role playing games.
The final designs Solis created for the coins are very much in keeping with his preference for classic design, featuring timeless motifs, styles and shapes intended to be suitable for any board game regardless of the genre. The coins are clearly marked in dominations with a different size for each demonization, and are produced in a flat design for easy stacking.
Imprinted with standard tabletop game images, the dominations of the antique finished coins are marked and minted as:
- copper 1 coin with imprinted with a meeple
- silver 5 coin imprinted with a hand of cards
- bronze 20 coin imprinted with a D20
- gold 100 coin imprinted with a table and board game
The back side of each coin includes the TableTop logo.
The coins are available now. Keep an eye out on the current season of TableTop, with new episodes being released now through June 7 2017, for coins to make possible appearances.

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Tone Thighs – The Basics of Fat Loss and Toning
Most women have a part of their lower half that they'd like to alter. It's ordinarily their rear, stomach, but frequently it's the quads. Reducing thigh fat and strengthening the upper legs is usually one of the most toughest parts of the body for a woman to change. This is an area of the body that holds excess lipids(fats), and toning up or simply reducing your upper legs exclusively can at times appear impossible.
Controlling food intake is a great means to reduce fat, but it is unworkable to pinpoint a specified area with a mere fat reduction regime. Nearly all women lose fat in areas other than the thighs, like the stomach, breasts and hips. A combination of a calorie controlled diet with a whole body aerobics session is a highly effective way to demonstrate long-term fast results.
Weight lifting will help to promote lipid loss. Adding cardiovascular exercise will facilitate and work to tone thighs, calves and the rest of your body quickly. Gym and health clubs have a number of devices that will isolate and work the adductors and abductors, which are known to you and me as the inner and outer muscles on the thighs. Machines like that are a fantastic way to tone your legs, however should you find yourself lifting heavy, excessive weights regularly, you will end up with a way to increase the size of your thigh muscles! Obviously, this is the opposite of what we want.
The most powerful weapon of all though is attitude and motivation. It is often noted that the only difference between those who are slim and those who are fat are the beliefs that each person holds. While it may initially be tricky to start, as you see the results come in, the evidence of your mission to tone thighs will come shining through. This will spur you on more. By breaking down your weight loss and dieting goals into small chunks, you can focus on achieving each subsequent small goal. Looking only at the far off target will be off putting. Splitting big goals down into manageable chunks is exactly what the most successful people do in all areas of life, so if you want to be successful in losing your body fat, set small successive goals.
And when you achieve them, celebrate! Reward yourself, but not with food. Buy a new dress. Go out somewhere fun. Whatever it is, make sure you bathe in the feeling of your success, because each one you achieve brings you one step closer to your dream becoming reality.
A final word on motivation. It was once noted that motivation doesn't last. They are right of course, which is why you should do it daily! What is the point in dieting and looking after your body if you are poisoning your mind with toxic ideas and bad self talk? Read other peoples success stories and surround yourself with tales of how other women overcame their troubles. We are all the same inside, so if they can lose the weight, so can you.[ad_2]
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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
It is February already! If your child is in 10th or 11th grade, he should have received his PSAT scores in January. I forget who told me the scores were available; I do not think it was an email from the school. But when I was told about the scores I asked my son who said, "Oh yeah," and then gave me a stack of papers. If you have a child in 10th or 11th grade in the Plano ISD, you should ask your child for the PSAT results if you do not have them already.
What you have available for your review is far more than the scores. You have you child's test books for both the PSAT/NMSQT and the ACT PLAN test (10th grade only), along with the details of your child's answers and the correct answers when your child got questions wrong. You can review with your child the questions he or she got wrong, compare to the correct answers, and teach how to arrive at the correct answer.
Adolescents in the 15 to 16 year range are still children. I do not think you can count on them to do this test analysis on their own, and if they did they might not understand how to achieve the correct response on the problems they got wrong.
The PSAT and PLAN tests are great opportunities to help your child. You now have 8 months for corrective action before the PSAT arrives in October of the junior year of high school. Students probably start taking the SAT in the Spring of their junior year to have scores ready for college applications in the Fall of their Senior year. The time span between the sophomore and junior PSAT tests is when you have time to make big improvements. This is your chance to help your child.
If you have friends or family with children in 10th grade, you might forward this message to them.
Saturday, February 1, 2014
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Official: Climate change treaty unlikely this year
Industrialized and developing countries are not likely to reach a treaty this year on cutting greenhouse gas emissions, which have sparked fears of weather-related disasters, the UN climate chief said Thursday.
Yvo de Boer, who announced last week he would resign July 1, said there was not enough time to recover from the disappointing summit in December in Copenhagen, where world leaders failed to agree on a legally binding climate pact.
Bickering between rich and poor countries over emissions cuts and financial assistance undermined the talks and forced them to settle on a voluntary plan.
"I think Copenhagen demonstrated that sometimes if you try and go too quickly, you actually achieve less progress," de Boer told The Associated Press in an interview.
De Boer spoke on the sidelinesof an annual UN conference of environmental ministers. The conference is being held on the Indonesia island of Bali, where de Boer oversaw a historic agreement to start climate talks in 2007.
More than 190 nations will reconvene in Cancun, Mexico, later this year for another attempt to reach a binding agreement to keep the Earth's average temperature from rising more than 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit (2 degrees Celsius) above levels that existed before nations began industrializing in the late 18th century.
UN scientists have said any temperature rise above that figure could lead to catastrophic sea level rises threatening islands and coastal cities, the killing off of many species of animals and plants, and the alteration of agricultural economies of many countries.
De Boer said more time was needed to establish a framework of mitigation steps, along with financial and climate change aid that can convince developing countries to support a new deal.
He said the focus should shift toward reaching an agreement at a summit next year in South Africa before the Kyoto Protocol expires in 2012.


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Music + Beer = the recipe for summer success, if you ask us. Heineken has the right idea with their new "Heineken Inspire" concert series, which begins this weekend in Miami. Friday night is the more rock-heavy event, with Cold War Kids, The Hold Steady and DJ Chad Hugo (yep, that one) hitting the stage. Saturday afternoon (starting at 2) is more hip-hop leaning, with Fabolous, Wale, DJ Irie and DJ Skratchy holding it down. There will also be a "tasting area" where you can learn how to pour the perfect pint, and a special area for free guitar lessons courtesy of Fender.
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A Few Landscapes From My Travels #3 - Germany, Point Lobos and Cannery Row Monterey
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NOTE: The Dgrin links embedded in my image posts on this forum have somehow overpowered and replaced my Smugmug main website links in Google Images Search results, effectively gutting / removing what used to be a nice representative assortment of my best images from the results. What it appears now in Google images is a Screen-Full of older, and while acceptable, what I consider less favorite images. I am therefore removing the Images that had embedded links and simply placing a link directly to the images in SmugMug here until a solution is found. Please let me know if you know of any solution to this problem - It will be HUGELY appreciated.
Yellow Fields Under Cloud Cover in Germany near the Roman Ruins (Luxembourg maybe - we were zig-zagging along the border)... Actually, I was standing ON the ruins while
shooting this scene, and the view won my interest. I guess I'll just have to go back again to shoot the ruins
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Pelicans Over Cove at Point Lobos California - There were endless formations of pelicans at Point Lobos near Carmel California. One after the other they zipped by, all seeming
to have important places to go. I don't know if the storm was churning up food for them or what. A beautiful display. I found it more then a little bit ironic that I was shooting
formations of pelicans most of the day while carrying my camera gear around in pelican cases. Totally unplanned but that's the way it worked out... (Someone just asked me for
my link to pelican cases... I'm not selling anything guys, this is all just FYI)
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Cannery Row Marina in Monterey in Midnight Fog - The marina in Monterey depicted in the photo is an integral part of the waterfront described by Steinbeck in Cannery Row.
I spent many nights in this type of drizzly fog during the two years I spent in Monterey, one of the more beautiful places I've lived. This beautiful scene appeared when the weather
cooled and the fog rolled in over the sailboats in the marina. Nature put on a lovely show for me that night.
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A very nice diversified set of images.I like the color combo of the fields, trees and sky in the first image Not many people realize that there are some great examples of Roman ruins in Germany, particularly in the area of Trier.
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Thanks much for your note Phil.
The ruins were quite interesting and I wanted to explore more, but the days just ran out. It was a nice surprise seeing the ruins themselves, but then finding that view next to it was just a gift. I filled up a 16 gig chip at that site and had trouble finding a bad view in the whoe batch. Thanks for the tip on Trier. I will do some looking into it and see what I can dig up for my next trip Gettin anxious to hit the road again, so to speak... This looks promising - http://germangirlinamerica.com/things-to-see-trier-germany/
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Nice work, John. My first inclination on that Monterey shot is that the bright light on the left should have been zapped...it's quite distracting. But then you would also have to zap the light's reflection on the water. The better answer is to crop the image from the left until the intrusive light and reflection are no longer there. Such an action would in no way diminish the photo's appeal.
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We recently launched a new apartment for rent. It is an apartment of 43 m2, consisting of two rooms, hall and bathroom, for four people. The townhouse where apartment is situated is almost 100 years old. It was refurbished with great care in 2014, thanks to which our apartment can be reached by elevator. This is a big plus when we carry heavy luggage with us.
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Each Monday, staff writers Kevin Melrose and Steve Sunu discuss their five favorite covers from the previous Wednesday's new comic releases, selecting from among them CBR's Cover of the Week.
This week, Silk Spectre gets ready for her close-up, Dr. Zaius will see you now, the pint-sized Thunderbolts go a little gun-crazy, Dex Perios takes a road trip, and what Shako hates, Shako destroys!
Keep reading for Kevin and Steve's favorites from the week Dec. 5, and then discuss your choices in the CBR forums.
Darwyn Cooke continues his strong series of covers for DC Comics' "Before Watchmen: Minutemen," bringing the original Silk Spectre to the forefront with the fifth issue. The image showcases Cooke's signature style, with a cool design tweak of camera flashes going off in a background of newspaper advertisements. -- Steve Sunu
Gabriel Hardman brings this "Planet of the Apes: Cataclysm" cover to unsettling life as he renders every single hair and vein in loving detail. Hardman's work is always strong, but this image really demonstrates what he brings to the table design-wise. While the detail on the ape's head is incredible, it's the eyes on the figure that really bring the cover together, as if they're staring into the reader's soul. -- Steve Sunu
It's not every Wednesday you see a polar bear dismember a man on the cover of a comic, but then again it's every bear that's on the CIA death list (for those not up on their "2000AD" serials, Shako is a man-eating polar bear hunted by the Agency after it swallows a top-secret government capsule lost in a plane crash in the Arctic; yes, it's that kind of comic). Jock's cover is bloody, a bit shocking, and gruesomely over the top - in short, perfectly suited to the stories collected within. -- Kevin Melrose
There's so much to like about Skottie Young's latest L'il Marvel variant cover: The hilariously obvious overkill illustrated by the rapidly growing pile of bullet casings; pint-sized Frank Castle's Eastwood-like squint; Deadpool's gangster-style gun grip; the expression on the infantile Red Hulk's face as he covers his ears (while being covered himself by the casings); and Elektra's Susie Derkin-esque poster and frown as she grumbles, "Boys are so stupid." -- Kevin Melrose
Matthew Southworth's cover is absolutely gorgeous in its simplicity. The reflection of the street signs is a clever way to depict Dex Perios in a car, as Southworth barely makes the steering wheel visible, but he also gives another major clue in the form of the rear-view mirror reflection on Dex's face. Design aside, the half-smile on Dex's face as she drives is pitch-perfect for the character and makes it seem -- rightly so -- that she knows much more than the reader. -- Steve Sunu


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WASHINGTON (CBSMiami) – The Congressional Budget Office typically doesn't make a lot of news, but Tuesday the CBO was front and center in the media. Unfortunately, most in the media and many politicians completely misinterpreted what the CBO reported.
When the CBO released a report yesterday, part of it looked at the impact the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, would have on the job market. Like many things from the CBO, the analysis was long and detailed.
The CBO report analyzed multiple parts of the economy, but one line sparked a media flurry on the Internet and on cable networks.
"The reduction in CBO's projection of hours worked represents a decline in the number of full-time-equivalent workers of about 2.0 million in 2017, rising to about 2.5 million in 2024. Although CBO projects that total employment (and compensation) will increase over the coming decade, that increase will be smaller than it would have been in the absence of the ACA," the CBO wrote.
Many politicians and media outlets immediately began sending out tweets and breaking news alerts saying the CBO was predicting job losses of more than 2 million due to Obamacare. Even some politicians opposing Obamacare jumped on the reports.
And if one stopped reading at that point in the CBO report, it seems straight-forward that the Affordable Care Act will cost more than two million jobs. And many in the media, along with politicians stopped at that point and ran with the story.
But, that misses the rest of the story.
In the same paragraph, the CBO explained how it came to those numbers:
"The estimated reduction stems almost entirely from a net decline in the amount of labor that workers choose to supply, rather than from a net drop in business' demand for labor, so it will appear almost entirely as a reduction in labor force participation and in hours worked relative to what would have occurred otherwise rather than as an increase in unemployment (that is, more workers seeking but not finding jobs) or underemployment (such as part-time workers who would prefer to work more hours per week)."
Put another way, the health care subsidies in the law decrease as people earn more money. Thus, a person may have to choose between earning more money by working more hours or getting more help with insurance payments. Thus, workers will choose to work less and reduce their working hours to keep government help for health insurance.
So any employment problems would come from people choosing to work less, not from unemployment or underemployment.
Here are some headlines released in the first few hours after the CBO was released, most were later changed when the report was better analyzed.
Washington Times: Obamacare will push 2 million workers out of labor market: CBO
UPI: CBO: Obamacare to cost 2.3 million jobs over 10 years
Politico: CBO: Lower enrollment, bigger job losses with Obamacare
The Hill: CBO: O-Care will cost 2.5M workers
The CBO did take a look at how Obamacare would impact the demand for labor (jobs) and found that the numbers not measurable. It further stated that, "there is no compelling evidence that part-time employment has increased as a result of the ACA," according to the Washington Post. That could change later, but as of Tuesday, those were the facts in the CBO report.
Political strategists have put forth the theory since the initial reports that it doesn't matter the initial reports were factually incorrect, the headlines will still fit perfectly into 30-second ads on the campaign.
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Kate Moss' mini-me sister launches modeling career at 16
Lottie Moss was approached by Storm Models at the young age of 13, but they never released a single professional photo until now. Kate Moss' half-sister celebrated her birthday by sharing the pics - it's amazing how much she looks like Kate!
Kate Moss' Sister Lottie Moss Signed To Storm Models
"Now that she has turned 16 we are pleased to welcome Lottie onto our client roster on our New Faces division at Storm," a Storm spokesperson told Vogue on Jan. 10. "However, as she is in full time education she is concentrating on her exams and this is her focus."
On Jan. 8, the day before her birthday, Lottie tweeted a screengrab of her profile on the Storm Model page. On the 9th, the official Storm Model account wrote, "Lots of birthday love to the gorge #LottieMoss! Xx," with her first professional pic, which she later retweeted.
Lottie Moss Is Mirror-Image Of Kate
We've got to say she looks absolutely stunning. At 5'5, she stands 3 inches shorter than her half sister, but has so much in common with her - the same amazingly high cheekbones and stunning blonde hair. However, she's got the deep blue eyes - which of course look amazing.
As you see, when put next to Kate's famous "Obsession" ad, their resemblance is uncanny!
We first spotted Lottie at Kate's wedding in 2011 to Jamie Hince, as her sister was one of her 15 bridesmaids.
What do you think of Kate's little sister? Will she be a good model? Let us know!
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Mobile roaming charges face an immediate hike if there is a No Deal Brexit, the government has confirmed.
Tory ministers are revoking the EU law which guarantees UK citizens pay the same for using their phone on the Continent as they do at home. That will leave mobile phone firms free to hike costs whenever they like after the UK leaves. Guaranteed free roaming launched across the EU just 20 months ago - and meant big savings. But that guarantee will be scrapped if there is no deal, thanks to an obscure law laid before Parliament this week. What is a No Deal Brexit? 21 ways you'll be affected if UK leaves EU with no deal The move will leave mobile phone firms free to hike costs whenever they like. Brexit: Corbyn offers to help Theresa May PASS a deal - what's changed and why MPs are furious.
The current system caps the costs charged between EU and UK phone operators, letting them pass on the savings to customers. But the Mobile Roaming (EU Exit) Regulations admit these caps will have no legal force if there is no Brexit deal. That means phone giants could see their wholesale costs spiral, making roaming packages unaffordable and forcing them to push up costs, the government warns. Under the new rules, customers will still be prompted once they've spent £45 to prevent massive accidental bills. Travellers will also be prompted when they've hit 80% and 100% of their data allowance. But it will spell the end of 'guaranteed' free roaming across the EU, notes on the new law admit. Brexit: Theresa May flies into Brussels to beg for help after Tusk's 'hell' jibe
Costs are kept down by capping charges between different phone firms - but these caps would have no legal force after Oct 31st. Alex Neill of consumer group Which? told HuffPost UK: Any return to sky-high charges for using mobile phones abroad would be a bitter blow for millions of consumers. The government should seek to avoid these charges by securing a deal with the EU. But if that is not the outcome, companies must be absolutely clear about any extra charges their customers could be facing.
Back when warnings first emerged about an end to roaming, the government insisted firms would not hike charges because of market competition. But MoneySavingExpert revealed last week that just two out of 12 major UK phone firms have guaranteed to keep free roaming in a No Deal Brexit . Most said they had no plans to raise charges - but stopped short of giving a cast-iron guarantee. Consumer groups lobbied the government to keep roaming free by law.
But after 'careful consideration' the government did not agree, because it would pass all the costs on to phone firms. That, in turn, could have pushed up the cost of mobile phone tariffs overall to compensate, an explanatory note to the new law says. Shadow Brexit minister Jenny Chapman said: These proposals prove that it will be holidaymakers and businesses that are forced to pay the price for this government's incompetence. It's unacceptable that these plans have been snuck out.'Tory Ministers need to start being straight with the British public about the consequences of a No Deal Brexit and take it off the table once and for all.' Shadow Brexit minister Jenny Chapman said: 'It will be holiday makers and tans european businesses that will be forced to pay the price for the government's incompetence'
The anti-Brexit group best For Britain branded the fiasco the 'Last Days of Roam' and claimed business travellers could be forced to pay £778 more per month. Lib Dem MP Layla Moran said: The cost of a hard Brexit on British travellers is becoming abundantly clear.
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Just as Kate Middleton's Alexander McQueen gown and open carriage ride was perfect for the future Princess of Wales, Kate Moss's boho-chic ceremony and A-list guests was the only way for a model and rocker to tie the knot. Moss lived up to her style icon, rebel ways wearing a custom John Galliano chiffon and jewel encrusted gown. The embattled designer who has recently been dethroned at Dior and John Galliano for outlandish behavior proved that despite his personal troubles he is still a creative force and perfectly embodied Moss's relaxed elegance.
Fashion's Royal Wedding: Kate Moss Weds Jamie Hince in Galliano
The simple silhouette was accented by beautiful chiffon, gold sequins and Moss's signature model physique. Her loose waves, minimal make-up and veil completed the whole romantic feel and coordinated with the band of flowers her fourteen pint sized bridesmaids wore.
There was no doubt that this original fashionista, who has designed a collection for Top Shop and garnered as much attention for the clothes she wears off the runway as on, would require multiple costume changes. Grazia reported Moss changed out of her custom creation into three additional bespoke duds by best friend and famed designer Stella McCartney. Among her costume changes was a very model-esq micro mini dress for the after party, which reportedly included performances from Iggy Pop and Snoop Dog alike and was named "Mosstock" by locals who saw Gloucestershire County turned upside by the extravaganza. What do you expect when a super model marries a rockstar?
The party got underway the night before when Kate donned a vintage frock to the rehearsal dinner as her "something blue." Although the choice wasn't as decidedly chic as her wedding dress it did add to the impossible cool factor of the event and was a cute nod at bridal tradition. Ever one to bend the rules and set trends it will be interesting to see which Kate takes the cake in terms of inspiring brides-to-be.
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LUKE: The first time I played Max Payne 3 I walked away wanting to get my hands on more, and as soon as possible! Luckily before long Rockstar invited me back to take a look at something new they've brought to the Max Payne series…multiplayer!
I was left in a room with a small games media crew where we battled it out for a few hours, seeing many friends become enemies. The series original creators Remedy, tried to design a multiplayer component when working on the first two games but decided against it after they hit a couple of snags with the classic Bullet Time mechanic. Well, in true Rockstar style, they have overcome some of the challenges that Remedy faced ten years ago and Bullet Time will sure as hell be a part of the multiplayer experience in Max Payne 3.


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Light painting was created by pioneer Gjon Mili, who shot a series of experimental light painting photos of a violinist in 1952. With a long exposure and by attaching a light to the Violinist's bow, Mili captured the image below.
Photographer Stephen Orlando's recent light painting with music is absolutely stunning. By attaching LED lights to the bows of violin, viola, and cello players, Orlando is able to capture a creative representation of the sounds created by musicians. A great article on petapixel.com.
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Rafael Nadal was given a thorough workout by Ernests Gulbis on the way to dispatching the Latvian 5-7 6-2 7-6 (7/2) 6-3 to book his place in the third round of Wimbledon.
Tournament second seed Nadal predicted Gulbis would prove a handful and the little-known 19-year-old lived up to expectations by producing a display full of courage and skill.
Nadal's class and athleticism ultimately enabled him to negotiate a tricky hurdle on Court One and he meets German Nicolas Kiefer in the next round.
Heavy underdog Gulbis declared before the match he would not adopt the attitude of a "loser" and he was true to his word early in the first set.
Nadal's service was being met with tenacious opposition as Gulbis – the youngest player currently in the top 50 – mixed some deft drops shots with precision strokeplay from the baseline.
The Mallorcan was infuriated in the 11th when the umpire claimed the ball had bounced twice before it was returned, and he made his feelings known to the official.
Gulbis manoeuvred Nadal around expertly in the 12th and even the Spaniard's athleticism could not prevent him conceding set point, which he hit long to lose the opener.
The authority that marked Gulbis' play in the first set had deserted him and Nadal clinched the second to take control of the match.
The third set went to a tie-break, where Nadal's class and greater experience told, with Gulbis firing long to nudge the Spaniard further ahead.
The fourth set became a battle of wills and it was Gulbis who cracked first, conceding two break points in the eighth. He returned wide to lose the second and Nadal made no mistake a game later, producing a sublime forehand that landed in the corner.


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The use of general objections and "boilerplate"
objections in written discovery responses has become pervasive in Superior
Court practice. Litigants frequently use objections to obscure whether
responsive information or documents exist and/or whether such information or
documents will be produced. The remedy available to the requesting party has
been to initiate a Superior Court Rule 9C conference in an attempt to resolve
the areas of disagreement and then, if necessary, file a motion to compel under
Rule 37 of the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure. To address this problem,
the Superior Court has issued Standing Order 1-09 requiring greater
transparency in responses to written discovery requests.
The new standing order, which is effective Jan. 12, 2009,
contains four primary components. First, it establishes a number of uniform,
defined terms that are deemed incorporated into all discovery requests. Second,
the Standing Order largely prohibits general objections. Third, each objection
to an individual discovery request must be specific to that request and have "a
good faith basis." Finally, Standing Order 1-09 mirrors the amendment to Rule
26(b) of the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure, requiring the responding
party to produce a privilege log identifying documents withheld on the basis of
privilege or as attorney work product. Standing Order 1-09 does not alter the
scope of discovery under Rule 26(b) of the Massachusetts Rules of Civil
With a few exceptions, Standing Order 1-09 adopts Local
Rule 26.5 from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
Section 1(c) of the standing order contains definitions for the following terms
that are deemed incorporated by reference into all discovery requests:
communication, document, identify (with respect to persons), identify (with
respect to entities), identify (with respect to documents), parties, person,
concerning and state the basis or state all facts. Standing Order 1-09 also permits
the use of other defined terms specific to the particular litigation, the use
of abbreviations, and narrower definitions for the defined terms in §1(c). See
Standing Order 1-09 significantly alters the widespread
practice of asserting general objections or "boilerplate" objections in
response to interrogatories. A party responding to interrogatories can no
longer simply assert standard objections, prolonging the time for a specific
response until a Rule 9C conference or a motion to compel. Under the standing
order, an objection must be specific and made in good faith. See
Standing Order 1-09 flatly prohibits the use of general
objections in answers to interrogatories. See id. "If a party refuses to
answer an interrogatory, the party shall so state and identify each objection
asserted to justify the refusal to answer." Id. If a party objects but still
answers a specific interrogatory, the responding party must also state that,
"notwithstanding the objection no information has been withheld from the
answer," or that "information has been withheld from the answer because of the
objection." Id. When information is withheld, the answer must
include a description of the information withheld and the objection justifying
the withholding. See id.
Much like its provisions for interrogatories, Standing
Order 1-09 also limits the use of objections and requires greater transparency
in responses to requests for production. A party can
no longer use objections to obscure whether responsive documents exist or
whether responsive documents will be produced or withheld.
The standing order sets forth relaxed requirements for an
initial response to a request for production made in advance of the actual
production of documents and/or things. In that case, the initial response may
include general objections. If a party makes an initial written response
asserting general objections, a more detailed, supplemental response is required
within 10 days of the completion of production. See §3(a).
Standing Order 1-09 also requires that the initial response "articulate with
clarity the scope of the search conducted or to be conducted." See
When a party has completed its production, general
objections are no longer permitted. See §3(b). In an effort to make
clear what has been produced and what has been withheld, Standing Order 1-09
requires that each supplemental response contain one of the following
(i) notwithstanding prior general objections, all responsive
documents or things in the possession, custody, or control of the responding
party have been
(ii) after diligent search no responsive documents or things are
in the possession, custody, or control of the responding party; or
(iii) the specific
objection made to the request.
See id. If a party asserts a specific objection, the
standing order imposes additional requirements. In addition to the specific
objection, the responding party must also describe the nature of the responsive
documents and things that are being withheld on the basis of the objection. Id.
In its supplemental response, a party must "articulate
with clarity" any change in the scope of the search (as described in its
initial response) conducted for responsive documents and things. See
§3(c). A party must also describe any reasons for not searching particular
physical or electronic locations. Id. Specifically, §3(c) states,
"[i]f the scope of the search does not include all
locations, including electronic storage locations, where responsive documents
or things reasonably might be found, the responding party shall explain why
these locations have been excluded from the scope of the search."
Effective April 1, 2008, the addition of Rule 26(b)(5) to
the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure formalized the use of privilege logs
in Superior Court discovery. Absent agreement of the parties, the amendment
requires the responding party to prepare a privilege log when documents are
withheld on the basis of privilege or as attorney work product. See
Mass. R. Civ. P. 26(b)(5). The privilege log must contain the following
information: "the respective author(s) and sender(s) if different; the
recipient(s); the date and type of document, written communication or thing not
produced; and in general terms, the subject matter of the withheld
information." See id. Standing Order 1-09 reflects this amendment
and requires that the privilege log be served with the supplemental response,
unless the requesting party waives entitlement to the privilege log or agrees
to a later date. See §3(b).
Standing Order 1-09 significantly changes the landscape
of written discovery in the Superior Court. These changes make clear that a
party can no longer satisfy its discovery obligations by serving general
objections or by the simple assertion of boilerplate objections in response to
interrogatories or requests for production. Litigators and their clients must
now be prepared to provide greater transparency in written discovery responses.
Parties no longer will be permitted to use objections to obscure the existence
of responsive information, documents and things.
David K. McCay is an associate at Mirick, O'Connell, DeMallie &
Lougee LLP in Worcester. He represents businesses, business owners and
employers in a variety of business and employment disputes.
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Motor carriers are a critical part of intermodal transportation, and CMI has established long-term partnerships with qualified flatbed and van carriers to provide superior service to our customers. These relationships complement our in-house motor carrier, Steel Wheel Trucking, which provides flatbed and dray services.
Our partner carriers are experienced metal haulers, outfitted with proper equipment and employing drivers who are properly trained in load securement and tarping procedures. We qualify and monitor our truck carriers' performance based on:
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"McNair", who was married, was shot to death at his condo early Saturday by his 20-year-old girlfriend, Sahel Kazemi, who then turned the gun on herself.
"Drop your stone the next time you write about "Steve McNair". Drop your stone the next time you text somebody. Drop your stone the next time you twitter. Drop your stone, those of you in the barbershops, the beauty shops. Those of you walking the streets on the corner, drop your stone," Bishop Joseph W. Walker III told thousands of people, among them family members, fans and more than 50 former teammates, gathered at Mount Zion Baptist Church.
"What I do know about this man was that he loved God though he was just like us: imperfect," Walked said. "But he knew God."
Approximately 4,500 filled the church sanctuary for the service, and church officials had overflow areas with a handful of people there.The Titans estimated approximately 9,000 people had visited LP Field, where fans were invited to reminisce about his career, between Wednesday and midday Thursday.


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Marcos Breton: Sacramento's political prowess helped keep the Kings
Making certain that the financing of a downtown arena never landed on a public ballot was one of the key triumphs of a shrewd political strategy to secure the future of the Kings in Sacramento.
It was coolly executed by the likes of Chris Lehane, a political operative with a national profile who advised Mayor Kevin Johnson in developing a plan to neutralize legitimate opposition to the arena.
Major factions were all aligned: labor, business, key players at the Capitol – both Democrat and Republican – and a large majority of a formerly fractured city council.
You can't find a soul with any money or clout willing to oppose the arena project at the Downtown Plaza.
Some grass-roots folks are trying, but they don't have deep pockets and are seeking help in far-off Orange County.
As I sat on a panel of the American Association of Political Consultants on Tuesday, I asked if any local political pros would throw a line to the grass-roots effort.
There are too many constituents with juice or politicians with muscle who want the arena, which is why opposition is headed by two older gentlemen working on principle.
Some senior citizens consistently have been the most passionate arena critics because they oppose a public subsidy or don't want anyone messing with their idea of what Sacramento should be.
Rob Stutzman, a GOP strategist who ran Meg Whitman's gubernatorial campaign, is like many politically savvy supporters of an arena. He wanted the Kings to stay in Sacramento, hated the previous Kings owners, and saw economic benefits for his city and himself if the franchise remained and an arena was built.
Frankly, the biggest threat to the arena is if the main players – the new owners and their various constituencies – were to have a falling out during the daunting process of delivering an arena in three short years.
Those who oppose the public financing piece of the arena – $258 million raised mostly by borrowing against future revenue of downtown garages – refuse to admit a central truth: That decision was a policy call well within the discretion of elected officials.
It was a broad-based decision of the City Council aggressively sought by John Shirey, the Sacramento city manager who is no close ally of Johnson.
Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg convinced the NBA that a downtown arena would not get bogged down by environmental challenges. State Sen. Ted Gaines, R-Rocklin, was an early and vocal arena supporter. Consequently, right-leaning, anti-tax groups sat out the campaign.
It's no wonder Sacramento overwhelmed Seattle in the quest to keep the Kings. Politics is the local business, and this was the king of all plays.
Call The Bee's Marcos Breton, (916) 321-1096. Back columns, www.sacbee.com/breton. Follow him on Twitter @marcosbreton.


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I cannot believe that I only arrived on Monday. My first week at work has quickly transitioned me to feel at home at the hospital with both the staff and the patients. The hospital is set up so that all of the buildings are interconnected by outdoors sidewalks with roofing and railing. Words cannot describe the happiness I feel when I am walking outside and the children yell at me from across the hospital to say hello (all wearing their new sunglasses, of course). I feel so welcomed at FOCOS and in Ghana, and already envision future experiences here.
I began my Friday rounding with Prof. It was so exciting when we arrived at the ICU only to find out that both Esther and Bai were stable and had been moved to the wards. Esther, though in pain, is working hard on her breathing exercises with her incentive spirometer. This is a device that measures the amount of air the patient expels to keep their lungs clear, active, and regaining strength after surgery (Cleveland Clinic). We then checked up on Bai, and I was so taken aback when he greeted us with total calmness and a sweet smile. After all that Bai has undergone mentally and physically, he is so content to be alive and one step closer to standing tall. Prof estimates that Bai has grown five inches from his procedures. During our rounds we also saw Franklin, the three-year-old I introduced yesterday who underwent an arthrogryposis repair. Franklin was in visible pain, due to the nature of his surgery and more so his age. He was fortunate to have his family at his bedside, and his recovery was going smoothly. Eunice, who had a below-the-knee amputation, was also recovering nicely. All of the patients we saw were so thankful for Prof and the FOCOS team. I am so inspired by not only the work that FOCOS does, but also how thankful the patients (especially the children) are. It is very difficult for pediatric patients, especially those far away from home and without family, to understand why they are surrounded by unfamiliar faces and experiencing such severe pain. I am moved by how the kids are able to put age-expected feelings aside to express gratitude for their second chance at life.
I spent the rest of the day with Gifty in the procurement department, which is responsible for the acquisition of all items needed by the hospital. In one year alone, the FOCOS Hospital spends well over $1 million on consumables. Consumables are all purchases except for fixed costs such as electricity or water treatment. There are many stages of approval for each purchase, first traveling up the procurement chain before they are brought to the head of finance. A purchase approval is just the beginning, as multiple quotes then need to be compared to find the best price and potential discounts. All procurement matters are logged into the hospital's digital system, HIS, and recorded in writing as well. Most purchases are made based on timing; Gifty knows how often they use each item and how much of it has to be ordered when they hit low stock. However, there are also emergency purchases, which usually occur when a unique patient needs a new medication. Though many purchases come from Ghana, a bulk of the medications and medical supplies are only sold internationally. Gifty makes usual purchases from South Africa, Israel, France, Germany, and the United States. The US purchases are compiled and sent by sea in a massive container two times a year. In the interim, a warehouse in New York receives the items purchased. Fortunately there are some donors, like the Hospital for Special Surgery and medical supplies companies (either those that produce one product and thus can donate some, or those that donate their surplus).
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Posted by: Nick Redfern on July 18th, 2012
Good news from good mate, Dr. Karl Shuker:
"Earlier this month, a very different book of mine was formally accepted for publication by Coachwhip of Landisville, USA (the company that also published my most recent book in print, The Encyclopaedia of New and Rediscovered Animals, 2012). A most exciting venture and a marked departure from my previous books and writing style, it is entitled Creatures of Shadow and Night, and in it I shall be retelling the folklore and legends of a wide range of sinister and decidedly dark supernatural entities of the night, most of which are relatively or entirely unknown outside their respective homelands. Moreover, each of my verbal portrayals will be accompanied visually by a spectacular full-colour illustration specially prepared by highly-acclaimed graphics artist Andy Paciorek. Now, presenting a tantalising taster of what is to come, here as a ShukerNature exclusive is one of the entries from our book, combining my text with Andy's artwork. We hope that you enjoy it!"
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Juneau Glacier Season 2015 beginning
Time has flown once again. A busy winter of northern lights tours has come to an end. While the last snow is melting in Two Rivers, there is still snow piling up on the Herbert Glacier. Much of Alaska has been snow starved during the past season, South East Alaska not being an exception. They did receive above average amounts of precipitation, most of it as rain. How high up was the transition to snow? That was the big question!
A reconnaissance flight provided the answer. There seem to be 2 very distinct snow lines, one at about 2200 feet. Below that is virtually no snow. And one snow line at about 3200 feet, where there is a lot of snow above. Our main camp sits at 3600, and is looking to have more snow than we had last year. That is good news.
Setting up the glacier is a huge undertaking. I have to admit each year it is a daunting task. We decided to build all new doghouses for the dogs, as well as some custom made overnight boxes for the dogs to sleep in, during strong rains, that is for the dogs who do not crowd our tents anyhow. Last year there were 2 beds for dogs and one for myself in the tent. More than once I gave up and sleep on the floor. Patrick and Tim have been building since mid march.
Sleds, doghouses and most of the other dog yard gear are up on the ice. Today is an off day for everybody before going back to the packing game tomorrow. The dogs will be arriving next weekend. I sure have been missing them. It looks like good old Inuk will be my boat dog this summer. He deserves the break, while BoatMike has developed into too nice of a leader and he has to go to work up in camp. Inuk is the last of my old dogs from my 2009 winning Yukon Quest team remaining. Skunk and Finn have just recently retired to the couch at Bonnie's. Erik is taking care of the gang in Two Rivers. My vehicle troubles have been continuing, got some real bad fuel in my trusty old dodge and the Benz's rear axle is acting up still. I wonder what adventures are awaiting when we bring the dogs down. Gut feeling tells me to best leave real early.
It is nice to be back in South East. Orca Burger is swimming and I finally got to spend the night on the boat, sleeping nowhere as good as on the water. In about a week from now, May 4th the Tours begin. We are looking forward to show many people a part of " our unique lifestyle " on the Herbert Glacier. Till then, lot's of work has to be done.


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my mother in law posted a picture of a mason jar lid pumpkin a while back on facebook & i thought it was super adorable. so, i decided that i must make one for myself! last weekend, my friend Jenna & i made ourselves some pumpkins out of mason jar lids! again, i failed to take pictures during the process, but here is a short tutorial on how to make your own! it's very simple so pictures really aren't needed!
materials needed:
- 16-20 mason jar lids
- cinnamon sticks
- string/twine/etc. - something to tie the lids together with
- optional: paint
you can make your pumpkin any color you like and spray paint the lids before assembling the pumpkin. we are not very patient, so we decided to just leave them silver!
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cut a long piece of string(you can trim it later, but you'll need it long enough to tie the lids together) & put all of your lids on the string facing the same direction. tie all of the lids together as tight as you can get it. don't worry about it being too tight, it needs to be tight so they will hold together.
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fan the lids out around the tied string so they take the shape of a pumpkin. if the string is too loose, you can untie it & tie it tighter. once the lids make a good tight shape, cut off the leftover string.
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stick your cinnamon sticks in the middle to make the stem. my pumpkin was very tight so there was only room for 1 cinnamon stick, which i prefer. however, if you have more room go ahead and put 2 or 3 sticks in for a thicker stem.
there you are! your own mason jar lid pumpkin! so simple! this is a good girls night craft because it's not super complicated, so it's easy to talk while you're putting them together!


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