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I've Been Daydreaming of a Curriculum Like This
When I daydream about being a great homeschooling mom, the picture always looks something like sitting on the sofa surrounded by my kids, reading them a book, in which they are highly engaged, hanging on my every word. Or, looking on admirably while they master new words as they read. With BookShark, a literature-based curriculum, that dream becomes our reality—although the house always looks more tidy in the daydream…
When I opened my BookShark curriculum (which I received in exchange for this review), I couldn't help but get excited. There are so many cool books included in the curriculum: chapter books, picture books, a timeline, a map and even markers to go with the markable map!
Almost everything you need to teach is provided. You can visit BookShark.com to see a list of everything that will be included for the level you need. The amount of material you receive is incredible, and the choice of literature is wonderful. If you're looking for curriculum that covers all the subjects, this is a one-stop shopping experience.
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According to their website, "BookShark is a complete, literature-based, homeschool curriculum developed for pre-K to age 16 students. Our curriculum uses a variety of educational resources including literary fiction and nonfiction, biographies, illustrations and hands-on experiments to deliver an engaging and complete education that extends beyond textbook memorization."
When I spoke with a BookShark representative at a homeschool convention, she said that Bookshark is "religiously neutral," and after reviewing the materials, I agree. The curriculum simply encourages parents to have conversations with their kids about what their family believes rather than teaching a specific perspective. This religious neutrality makes Bookshark a good choice for use in a group setting (co-op) of diverse homeschooling families.
The Layout
The instructor's guide schedule is laid out in a simple four-day schedule. Day 1-Day 4 instructions and notes include a shopping list of things you will need for next week's lessons when applicable (usually for science).
Day five can be used for a catch-up day or co-op, extracurricular activities or field trips. You could even take a break and only do school four days in a given week!
Here's how the curriculum breaks out:
History and Language Arts
The history and language arts instructor's guides are very easy to follow and include activity pages (make copies for multiple children). Optional add-ons include Handwriting Without Tears and Explode the Code.
I got Level 1 Reading with History and Level 1 Science (ages 6-8). One of my sons, Simeon, loves science and I know that he is really going to appreciate this curriculum. Level 1 is all about animals, astronomy and physics. It comes with an instructor's guide including a schedule, books and a science DVD and kit to use throughout the year.
If you choose to purchase math through BookShark, they offer Math-U-See, Saxon and Singapore. I appreciate that BookShark gives you options for math curriculums, since for this subject, more than others, teaching approach seems to matter.
My Take on Bookshark
Some of the benefits I found while using the curriculum is that the instructor's guide layout is very clear on the day's instructions and assignments. The whole year is at your fingertips with a glance at the 36-week format, and you can combine the instructor guides of all the different subjects into one binder so that you have the full week's schedule in one place.
If you are task-oriented, you'll love checking off the daily tasks.
Schooling multiple children with various instructor guides requires organizational skills. However, children who are two or three years apart in age may be able to share a history and science program while doing their math and language arts independently. The books are an asset for your homeschool that you can use over and over with children down the line.
Final Thoughts
As we finish up our current curriculum, I really am excited to move into BookShark. I plan to supplement with a Bible curriculum as well. I love the literature-based philosophy of this curriculum, and I think it does a good job of choosing quality books and cutting out busy work in the schedule.
Just like in the daydream, our favorite time of the day is sitting together and reading aloud, and with this curriculum, I have a great stack of books to enjoy. The instructor's guide actually has a note to parents encouraging them to skip what they don't need/find helpful and to enjoy the read-aloud time with their kids. I am 100 percent onboard with that philosophy and appreciate the encouragement.
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IUC Coimbra University Press
Esther Rodriguez
She was born in Madrid in 1981 and is a doctor and a musician. She took a Degree in Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Alcalá de Henares in Madrid and also holds a Degree in classical guitar from the Ferraz Conservatory of Music in Madrid.
She is currently intern in General and Family Medicine at São Martinho do Bispo Health Centre and also performs in a musical group.

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Nursing In Public
I've been informed by the flurry of "new mommy" newsletters in my inbox that it's World Breastfeeding Week (and that August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month). I know that before I became a mom, I wouldn't have paid any attention, but now that I am, it's certainly something that I think about often. And just like so many things that have to do with raising children, there are plenty of strong opinions.
While I made the decision to breastfeed my son, I believe each and every woman has the right to choose what is best for her and her family without being judged. With that being said, I understand that the point of having a "World Breastfeeding Week" is to not only inform pregnant women and new moms of the benefits of breastfeeding, but to also bring awareness to the general public…to help normalize a completely natural act that is often so fraught with controversy.
I'll admit that before becoming a mom, seeing others breastfeed in public weirded me out a little. Not because I thought it was wrong (because it's anything but), but because I simply couldn't relate and knew nothing about how much and how often babies needed to feed. But now that I've actually had to nurse my little one in public, my perspective is quite different. At first, breastfeeding in public made me extremely nervous, and I know other mamas feel the same way. In fact, I remember having brunch with one of my husband's work friends and his wife. Both our sons ended up being fussy and wanting their milk at about the same time, and both of us moms were waiting to see what the other would do. Since I'd rather whip out a boob than have a cranky baby bothering other diners, I decided to go first, and you could just see the relief on our friend's face when I did. She followed suit and the conversation went on as if nothing was going on.
Even though I've become more comfortable with nursing in public, I still look for the quietest, most secluded spot I can find when we're out and about and little Burrito wants his milk – partly because he's easily distracted, but mostly because I'm not one for potential confrontation. There are stories every day of moms dealing with hostile people when they're just trying to feed their little one while running errands, visiting the mall, or enjoying time with friends and family. I don't want to be one of those stories! But, having a baby does not mean locking yourself up inside your own home and staying out of public just because you have a baby that needs to eat every 2-3 hours (and sometimes more often than that!). So, while I'd still rather savor the personal moments between me and my son in my own home, nursing in public has become a necessary skill. If you're a new mama trying to work up the courage to leave the confines of your own home in fear of having to feed your baby in public, here are a few tips:
- Start off in a baby-friendly environment. For me, it was a mommy-and-me yoga class. When other moms are nursing their babies, you'll feel more comfortable doing the same.
- Try a nursing cover. You can simply use a blanket or scarf, or buy a specialty cover online. Not all babies like them though. I tried using one, but my little guy doesn't like anything on his head (including hats) so it just gets pulled off anyway.
- Use the over-under layer method. Wear a camisole with a shirt over it. This way, when it's time to feed, you pull the shirt up and the camisole down, keeping yourself mostly covered.
- Practice with a sling or wrap. I'm still working on this one, but there are ways to nurse while baby is in a carrier. Bonus: you can walk while feeding!
- Know your rights and have a planned response if someone comes up to you. Like I said before, I'm not one for confrontation, so I'd probably just leave and never come back to that establishment, but sometimes you just have to stand up for yourself.


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Jonell Marie VanDam, of Rocheport, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at home.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Open Door Baptist Church, 4838 E. Meadow Lark Lane, Columbia. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m.
Jonell Marie VanDam was born Sept. 17, 1940 in Madison, Ind., the daughter of Lewis B. and Emily Willis, and they preceded her in death. She married Ron VanDam on May 30, 1964 in Milton, Ky. They were blessed to have 50 years together before he preceded her in death on July 26, 2014. Other survivors include two daughters, Ronda Wickham (Matt) and Rebecca Campbell (Jerry); one sister, Elaine Long; one brother, Terry Willis (Charmane); five grandchildren, Hannah Bruce (Devin), Abby Kassebaum (Jesse), Grace Wickham (Alex Julius, Fiance), Cody Campbell and EmmaLee Campbell; and one great-granddaughter also survives, Liberty Bruce.
Jonell VanDam had a long career as the Secretary of the Music Department at the University of Central Missouri, where she enjoyed working for an outstanding group of faculty and staff. She was actively involved at Grover Park Baptist Church in Warrensburg for over 30 years, and then continued her church involvement at Open Door Baptist Church in Columbia for the past 15 years.
In her spare time, she enjoyed going for walks, watching Cardinal baseball, traveling with her sister, spending time with her family and making quilts for others. She was a member of the Threaded Hearts Quilting group at Compass Church and enjoyed and cherished her time with her Threaded Hearts Sisters.
Her first love was her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, followed by her family and her many friends. She will be deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to UCM foundation: Dr. Ronald VanDam Student Athletic Training Scholarship, PO Box 800, Smiser Alumni Center, Warrensburg, Missouri 64093 or Open Door Baptist church, 4838 East Meadow Lark Lane, Columbia, Missouri 65201.


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It is true winter is winding down in the Midwest. It is hard to tell that though as we are in the midst of a deep freeze and frankly I couldn't be happier about our cold. The reason is Butterick 5685, a sweet coat pattern that Butterick bills as "easy". More on that later. The Girl has needed a coat since the fall of last year but due to massive amounts of fear in the area of coatmaking I have been putting it off and honestly here in southern Indiana, winter could very well be over by the middle of February. But not this year, Yay!!! She will get to wear her new coat!
Last fall I gave my girl's coat away. It was a mistake. I thought she had outgrown it and was purging old winter wear to make room for some new. Then some cold weather hit and girl had no coat. What to do but make her one! It took me a good long while to figure out what pattern to use and also to get the fabric and then there was my fear mentioned above.
I had planned on using stash fabric but decided 100% wool was not practical. Since the Girl is going off to college in the fall and she won't be able to get a coat to the dry cleaners and one has to pay for that stuff anyway, I purchased a gray washable wool from fabric.com (https://www.fabric.com/buy/0394084/washable-wool-solid-medium-grey) along with black crepe backed satin for the lining (https://www.fabric.com/buy/0390220/poly-crepeback-satin-black). Right out of the box I hated the satin. It had a really cheap look and feel to it.
A few days before starting the coat I still had not "found" the lining. The Girl wanted to keep everything neutral in order to be able to accessorize better and with more, so I was kind of stuck. Till while walking through Walmart I spotted a bright yellow (no, not neutral but she agreed) poly satin on the clearance rack for $1 per yard. I snatched it up and am super glad I did. The yellow added much needed pop to the coat. Personally, the coat is a bit too drab for my taste but Girl loves black and grey and loves the coat!
This was my first time making a coat. Actually, it was my first time making anything this complicated and although the pattern is dubbed easy, I did not think it was particularly so. I made a muslin first to practice some of the techniques. I made up a size 8 but it was a bit snug through the shoulders so went up to size 10. Size 10 is okay with a fair amount of wearing ease. I also shortened the sleeves but shouldn't have. I think it is better to have a bit of length on a coat sleeve.
The sewing directions are definitely for someone with a bit of experience and some steps are a bit thin in the details. Also, the pattern calls for a fair amount of hand sewing which I happen to enjoy. All the hems are hand sewn, as well as the lining bodice and bottom at the waist seam. The sleeve linings are also hand sewn to the sleeve cap. The recommended stitch was a slip stitch but I used a fell stitch everywhere except for the hem on the lining and coat bottom, where I used a catch stitch. I never really understood how they wanted the front facing bottom sewn together. It just made sense for me to do it a certain way so that is what I did and it turned out quite nice. I didn't struggle with lining up any of the princess seams but it is very important that all pattern pieces are cut accurately and pattern markings are transferred correctly.
I am extremely disappointed in my sleeve caps and struggled with them. Usually I do not have a problem with set in sleeves. But these have too many puckers and look awful . Actually, I hate them so much, I will probably remake the coat for my daughter before she leaves in the fall. There is sooooo much ease in the sleeve cap. Way too much. I did find this great tutorial (http://www.emmakespatterns.com/increasing-and-decreasing-sleeve-cap-ease-1/ ) for altering sleeve caps and will use it next time I make this coat. I would have ripped seams and made the alteration this time but already had trimmed my seams back and did not have enough fabric to cut another sleeve on the lengthwise grain as I had already had to recut the undercollar on the bias.
I wanted the buttons to be nice and secure so I followed this technique for sewing them on, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkDQQmgeJtc. I realized when it came to the buttons that I did not really know how to sew one on. I know this sounds strange but I have always just kind of frankensteined them. Now I am at a stage in my sewing where I would rather have it be beautiful and last than be quick to sew. It took me well into a hour to align and sew the buttons on.
Overall I like the pattern and the way things are put together. This is a good coat pattern to start you off in your outerwear endeavors if you have some sewing experience.
The Girl is happy and will easily get through the rest of winter nice and warm and have a good sturdy coat for next fall. While everything is fresh and wool is on sale I might get some black for the next one. It also would look great in pure white or a nice twill for spring.
Happy Coating!


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- resources and strategies to support own English language learning
- English language structures and conventions to enable participation in complex extended verbal transactions, conversations and presentations, and to read and write complex printed and digital texts, relevant to own purposes and appropriate to audience
- knowledge of Australian culture to enable participation in complex extended verbal transactions, conversations and presentations, and to read and write complex printed and digital texts, relevant to own purposes and appropriate to context
- communication technologies
Skills: Graduates at this level will have a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply a range of methods, tools and information to:
- read and evaluate a range of information about potential pathway options
- develop, document and evaluate a learning plan according to identified processes
- select and evaluate types of evidence to assemble a portfolio
- participate in extended transactions and conversations in English
- present and respond to complex instructions and information
- apply research skills to locate and evaluate information relevant to own goals and purposes
- critically analyse complex texts
- write complex texts relevant to a range of purposes and audiences
- use a range of learning/ communication technology to communicate in English
Application of knowledge and skills: Graduates at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and limited responsibility in known or changing contexts and within established parameters by:
- planning and monitoring future English language skills development in relation to identified pathways
- analysing and participating in complex verbal transactions and exchanges in English
- researching and analysing a range of information in complex texts
- writing complex texts
- applying digital literacy skills
The volume of learning for this qualification is typically between 0.5 and 2 years and incorporates structured and unstructured learning activities such as:
- structured activities to develop English language listening and speaking, reading and writing knowledge and skills at ACSF Level 4 to enable more effective participation in those activities relevant to the learner
- research and evaluate pathway options to independently develop and implement a learning plan over time to enable learning goals to be reviewed and amended
|Students utilise English language structures and conventions to enable them to engage in complex conversation and presentations, and to read and write complex printed and digital texts. They also develop knowledge of Australian culture. Students learn to apply research skills to locate and evaluate information and plan their future development.
The program is designed to allow participants to undertake further study in vocational or higher education programs. This is reflected in the units making up the program.
The focus of the listening unit is on advanced listening skills in English to go into further study contexts, focusing on taking notes from complex and extended aural texts.
The speaking unit develops advanced listening and speaking skills in English to undertake further study. The program promotes discussion of ideas and information in complex formal presentations and group discussions.
The reading units develop reading, note-taking and research writing skills in English and producing a wide range of complex research-based texts. Students learn to analyse a wide range of complex texts.
The focus of the writing units is on using analysis skills for a range of study tasks, and using and creating formatted texts. They also develop language analysis and application of these skills to review own texts for further study purposes.
The further study skills units help students to design and develop documents using advanced features of word processing software. These units develop the skills and knowledge to investigate pathway options and plan skills development.
Applicants should be over 18 years old at the time of commencement.
Entry to each EAL Course in / qualification must be determined according to the following criteria:
- a participant's current English language skills. (The Listening and Speaking and Reading and Writing units in the Framework will provide the basis for initial assessment processes and placement of participants at the appropriate proficiency level)
- a participant's prior formal education experience, both overseas and in Australia
- any prior EAL learning
- a participant's learning and pathway needs including employability skills, literacies (digital and other literacies), and further educational and vocational training needs
IELTS 5 or its equivalent OR
Certificates III in EAL, EAL Framework OR
IELTS International English Language Testing System (Cambridge ESOL, British Council and IELTS Australia Pty Ltd.)
ACSF Australian Core Skills Framework (© DEEWR)
CSWE Certificates in Spoken and Written English (© NSW AMES)
CGEA Certificates in General Education for Adults (© DEECD 2012)
ISLPR International Second Language Proficiency Ratings (Wylie & Ingram 1999)
To be eligible for the award of the 22258VIC Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study), learners must successfully complete a total of 9 units comprising:
8 Core units
1 Elective unit not previously completed from:
- elective units listed in this qualification
- Certificate III or IV qualifications in this EAL Framework
- unit which is first packaged in AQF levels 3, 4 or 5 in other accredited curricula and / or endorsed training packages
COURSE STRUCTURE (As Delivered by International Institute Australia)
- VU21353 Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio
- VU21508 Give complex presentations for further study
- VU21509 Analyse and participate in complex spoken discourse for further study
- VU21510 Take notes from complex aural texts for further study
- VU21511 Read and write complex texts for research purposes
- VU21512 Read and write complex texts for further study
- VU21513 Use critical reading and writing skills for further study
- VU21514 Use language analysis skills to review own texts
- BSBITU303A Design and produce text documents
Participants must successfully complete all core and elective units as specified above to be issued with the qualification. The delivery mode if full-time face-to-face on site at the Melbourne campus located at Level 1, 398 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000 Australia.
Delivery Mode
Each student or group of students will follow the delivery sequence provided once they commence. The student's individual journey will be managed by their Trainer/Assessor using a Training Plan. The delivery sequence provided at orientation is to be used as a guide and students will work at their own pace and may take longer to achieve competencies if needed. Once a student has achieved competency in a unit they will commence the next unit in the delivery sequence, all progression will be documented on their training plan, recorded in the student management system and evidence retained in their student file.
22 weeks (20 hours per week) [20 Weeks scheduled classes plus 2 weeks scheduled holiday periods].
Monthly Intake commencing the first Monday of every month.
Tuition Fee: $6,250
Application Fee: $ 250
Fee for Service – Domestic and International Students
There are no formal articulation arrangements for pathways into VET or higher education courses on completion of the Certificates in EAL.
A range of potential pathways are possible when EAL certificate courses utilise training package units of competency as electives. Successful completion of these units within Certificates in EAL will be eligible for credit into other training package qualifications. RTOs may design EAL certificate courses which contain a number of elective units from a particular Training Package qualification to provide a specific pathway to that qualification on completion.
Employment Pathway
- The program is designed to allow participants to undertake further study in vocational or higher education programs.
Assessment comprises written assignments, tests and practical application projects. Students are required to attend tests and examinations as scheduled, with test generally scheduled during normal class time.


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Creditors agreed Wednesday to provide a new cash injection of 102 million US dollars to South Korea's oldest shipyard, Hanjin Heavy Industry, in return for the sale of real estate and non-core assets.
Hanjin Heavy said in a regulatory filing that it would receive some 120 billion won ($102 million) along with a debt-for-equity swap under a restructuring program which would expire at the end of 2018. In return, the shipyard agreed to raise two trillion won by selling assets including its energy-related segment.
The ailing shipyard, founded in 1937, is a Hanjin Group unit which has applied for a creditor-led restructuring program to avoid bankruptcy. It received 130 billion won in January from creditors.
With its thinning backlog of orders for container carriers and drill ships, Hanjin Heavy promised to focus on the construction of naval ships in the southern city of Busan, while its shipyard in Subic Bay in the north of the Philippines will continue to build merchant ships.
Hanjin Heavy's net loss narrowed to 261 billion won last year from 299 billion won a year earlier. Monday's accord comes as creditors are asking the shipyard's parent group to step up the restructuring of Hanjin Shipping, the country's largest container carrier.
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THE past chairman of Optident Ltd in Ilkley, David Butterfield, has won an 'Outstanding Contribution to Dentistry' at the Dental Industry Awards 2019.
The Dental Industry Awards is the only celebration in the UK to acknowledge and reward achievements within the dental industry. Mr Butterfield attended a ceremony in London on November 8 to accept the accolade.
Optident Ltd was formed in 1987 by Mr Butterfield along with his late wife Kathy, son Tim and daughter Tessa. The company, which provides high quality, innovative and clinically supported dental products, was forged on the back of Mr Butterfield's extensive career in the dental business and the knowledge and the relationships he had built globally.
Optident still to this day pioneers' innovations in the UK and has always had an international reputation as a leader in its field. Now as part of a global leader in medical supplies, the company continues to go from strength to strength lead by Tim Butterfield and his team.
As a crusader in this field, David Butterfield injected millions of his own money to help teeth whitening products be legalised for use by dentists in the UK. He changed the face of dentistry in so many ways and subsequently is an inspiration and a celebrated global ambassador for the dental world. Optident has employed many local people in the Ilkley, as well as a UK wide sales team.
Mr Butterfield said: "It's important for dentists to be kept up to date with products, and therefore our focus on further education has proved to be an invaluable asset to the company and our customers."
Mr Butterfield, of Ilkley, had the full support of his devoted wife Kathy, who sadly lost her fight against cancer in 2018.


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If my Jolteon was to use Secret Power in grass, it turns into Needle Arm, a grass type move. However does this mean that the category of the move would be shifted from Physical to Special?
Unfortunately, Le Scaf's answer was incorrect. Secret Power only has variable animation and secondary effect. It is always Normal type unless the user's ability is Refrigerate, Aerialate, or Pixilate. Therefore, it is always physical in Gen 3.
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Patriots Name TF Green As Their Official Airport
Recently we read this quote from our Airport Director, "What we're looking for is to increase the frequency with existing airlines and bring in more airlines", when being interviewed by Jeff Saperstone from NBC10 Boston. Link to the tweet .
Sounds great!! Over the past few years we have been recommended ultra discount airlines:
1) Frontier
2) Allegiant
3) Sun Country
None of these are flying out of Worcester, but all of these have decided to start flying out of Providence. In fact two of them, Frontier and Allegiant, are flying out of Portsmouth NH, not Worcester.
Internationally TF Green added Air Canada to Toronto, while domestically JetBlue has added West Palm Beach out of Providence. There have been many more services added out of TF Green.
Our point is that it is one thing to say it, while it is another thing to actually do it. There were 4.3 million passengers enplaned and deplaned at T.F. Green Airport in 2018, a 9.2 percent increase from 2017's 3.9 million passengers. Bottome line the increase in passengers at TF Green of over 400,000laong in 2018 is twice the total number passenger count in Worcester.
How do they do it? Dare we say marketing has helped them!! How many time have you seen a billboard in Central Mass or heard a radio ad about TF Green? How much PR does Providence get for the Patriots. How awesome would have been to have gotten the Patriots to have picked Worcester, not Providence, as their official airport .
Not only waive landing fees, like TF GReen, but give the $300,000 of marketing monies???
Providence is truly providing relief to Logan.
Worcester is not!
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commented on 2019-05-21 06:36:09
The real reason JetBlue is even flying from Worcester is to appease massport so they can get more in BOS. It's to out of the way and just not convenient. Most people would rather take the commuter it drive an hour south to Providence than out to Worcester.
commented on 2019-05-21 05:24:04
Isn't it Massports job to sell and promote Worcester Airport?? Sounds like they're dropping the ball
commented on 2019-05-13 07:48:09
I think you guys are comparing apples to oranges. Manchester, TF Green, Bradley and Burlington are really the only major airports in their respective states. They are really the only game in town. ORH on the other hand has four major airports within a one hour's drive. This will always haunt ORH, limiting its growth. My thought is that some of these airlines see ORH as redundant and choose to fly out of airports with the best chance of success and profitability. I still see ORH as a niche airport that will only cater to the leisure FL crowd. I think the poor load factors on the JFK and PHI flightssomewhat proves my point. Based on that, I think the Delta flight to DET will also have mediocre load factors. I think we all might have to accept that ORH will have a very limited role in air travel in the New England airport system.
commented on 2019-05-21 14:53:21
Not a cent to support air travel from Worcester. We've already got more airports within 75 minutes of us than just about any place in the country. This is just bogus subsidy of our most affluent people. Shut Worcester Airport down and replace it with a wind farm.
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I liked the idea of being Central Massachusetts airport to Florida and other vacation destinations. Promote that and include our options through the hubs that can get you anywhere for your next trip.


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"Do You Like To Use A Formal Silver Dresses Evening Dresses?" – Formal Evenings Silver Dresses For Special Occasions.
This post is about how to use formal silver dresses in evening dresses, and you will get to know about the ideas of wearing attires on the new year's eve party.
so, do you want to know how to use formal silver dresses in evening dresses?
The New Year is on our doorsteps and many of us are still unable to decide what to wear at New Year's Eve party.
If you are one of those who has run out of ideas to dress up, congratulations I have exclusively come up with extremely beautiful color and the idea that will definitely force the people to turn their necks to see your icy glam.
In this post, you will get to know about the ideas of wearing attires on the New Year's Eve party.
Try the Formal silver dresses evening dresses.
This New Year's Eve party and exert your immortal impact on the mortal minds of friends, family, and other people.
The best way to rock your outfit is to wear it at the appropriate time.
In the New Year's Eve party you got to wear the color which drives and catch attention at night.
In this regards, Formal silver dresses evening dresses are the only color that will stand out the most.
The best thing about the Formal silver dresses evening dresses is that it can be used BOTH formally and informally.
Below you can get a few inspiration and motivation for wearing silver and dos and don'ts for wearing it.
Formal Silver Dresses Evening Dresses
You can wear any shade of silver.
Be it shimmer or solid silver color it delights other.
Looking for other colors that you can add with silver or complement silver?
The answer simply goes for any neutral color while wearing silver.
This goes with jewelry, or shoes as well.
Silver is a cool color and complement every color of cooler tone.
Try these color combination to rock your style.
Following are Formal silver dresses evening dresses :
This Formal silver dresses evening dress is one of my favorite.
This live silver icy short dress is best for formal events.
The strip on the shoulder makes you reveal the most of your upper body which make you look appealing and sexy at the same time.
The best part of this dress is it suits everybody.
Wear it and make it worth looking.
If you don't like to reveal your cleavage or you hate people looking at you with drop jaws you can opt for this.
The maxi is best for the ladies with tall heights.
You can wear this Formal silver dresses evening dresses to look elegant.
This look is best for the wedding as there is the work on the upper portion that makes it suitable for wearing in weddings.
Similar to the first one, this one is for all the old ladies out there.
You can wear it if you are not afraid of wearing a revealing dress.
This look is subjected to parties only.
If you are going to an informal event or parties you can wear it with some light accessories.
Wearing it with tights and a sneaker can make it more sophisticated.
However, if you want it to look a bit formal wear high heels and don't use leggings or stocking with it.
Silver maxi is the best when it comes to formal dresses.
The color has the potential to make everyone go insane while looking at you.
the pearls on the maxi make it look more elegant and beautiful.
You can opt for this look to wear at parties, wedding or any other formal event.
Silver with Black
Black is the evergreen color for using it with other colors.
Check out these combinations to get some idea about wearing it with silver.
The black color is amazing when it comes to pairing.
The silver and black make the best pair which is more than elegant.
The pair simply can make a mediocre looking person look incredibly marvelous.
You can grab the goddess look by wearing black with silver.
Black skirt with a grey blouse or top is my all-time favorite combination.
If you are a bold woman who doesn't bother to care if she's wearing a revealing dress or not, then you should go for it.
Silver with White
A neutral color like white is the best color when it comes to combining it with other colors.
It has the capacity to absorb other colors.
Silver and Blue
Any shade of blues can be used with silver.
Royal blue or any other shade is the cutest combination ever.
Blue is the only color which goes perfectly with silver.
You can add in the color of silver by complementing it with blue color.
The idea of wearing blue with silver has changed the world of fashion from its core.
It can make you look amazing in no time.
Silver with Red
Cherry red or dark red with silver, in my opinion, is the combination everyone should wear.
In this New Year's Eve party you have to try this combination.
Silver with Yellow
Silver color with yellow, in my opinion, is the best combination for a formal event.
Try these combinations to make everyone look you twice.
Silver with Purple
Purple is the ultimate color which goes with almost every color.
But when it comes to pairing it with silver nothing can beat this combination.
Try this to look pulchritudinous.
Dos and don'ts of Wearing Silver
Ever color looks great if you use it properly and rationally.
Here are some dos and don'ts of wearing Formal silver dresses evening dresses.
- Have fun with mixing hues.
- Try different hues to make your own combination
- Wear a short shoe or sandal while wearing silver.
- Do find your perfect fit and dress accordingly
- Don't wear too much shimmer silver pants it will make you look awful.
- Don't forget to wear a lining or shirt if your dress is revealing.
- If you are wearing silver color try to wear full covering dress.
- Don't reveal your body.
- It is the golden rule; if you are wearing silver or gold naked dress save it for your bedroom.
This New Year Eve party, try these Formal silver dresses evening dresses to look great.
If you have any kind of confusion related to wearing Formal silver dresses evening dresses, read our previous thread about dress codes.
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Too "Fat" To Love
Damien and Charlotte Hall from Leeds have been told by their local "respected" council that Mr Hall is too fat to adopt.
Despite not looking grossly overweight (compared to many in the Western world) Mr Hall's body mass index (Nanny's pseudo and flawed eugenics measure of fatness - remember how the chicken farmers who ran Nazi Germany measured people's noses to id racial origin?) is above the council's magic number of 40.
Leeds council forbid people who have a BMI above 40 from adopting children.
The council would rather the children rot in a state run home, than be adopted by real people who would genuinely care for them and love them.
Watch the video of the couple talking about their experience here.
As I said, in another country in another era the government of the day measured people's noses; that is where we have come to!
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- Anonymous11:31 AM
When I saw this item reported on the state broadcaster's television news yesterday, the most offensive comment I felt, came from the local authority's spokeswoman, (Isn't it always a bloody woman?) she stated that if the gentleman could shed the weight and show the adoption official he could keep the weight off, then he could apply again.......It sounds as if the council considers these parentless children to be tradable commodities.....I hope the gentleman concerned tells the council where to get off.....I wonder if the new fat police that you blogged on yesterday Ken will have the power eventually to remove children from fat parents....For their own safety and protection of course!!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous11:57 AM
Yup, that's the tubbies added to the smokers banned from adopting. Will they get round to banning those who enjoy a G&T before and a bottle of wine with dinner because they're arbitrarily now classed as binge-drinkers?ReplyDelete
In fact will the day come when only those who conform to a state-approved profile (blond hair/blue eyes, anyone?)are allowed to adopt?
BTW are those who run the state institutions to which these fascists are condemning children svelte non-smokers?
- Anonymous8:48 PM
Article in 'Spiked' which highlights the Food Police now tampering with... our food:ReplyDelete
- Anonymous11:25 AM
Well, well. We, the much put upon, vilified and denormalized smokers warned you didn't we. Yes we did. It will be you next pal. Now someone elses turn has come. They have not finished with the smokers yet, now we have third hand smoke. I wonder what next little treat they have in store for the slightly chubby. Diet camps and forced marches perhaps. All for their own good, of course.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12:09 PM
The poor chap is a bit tubby, but nothing gross, or even to worry about.ReplyDelete
And it has nothing to do with his fitness to adopt. Just a minute of the interview seems to reveal him as a decent, intelligent sort. If I were looking to place a child for adoption, I suspect I would look very kindly on this couple.
Jay, you make a good point, though I suspect the new ideal is rat-faced with dangly earrings, and with an invincible conceit. Check out the Shoemaker woman.
- Anonymous12:10 PM
Not to mention, every female member of the government.ReplyDelete
The men are simply contemptible.
- Anonymous12:48 PM
Gordon Brown is announce to the world's media, notice, not to parliament, that only MPs will be allowed to adopt. The scheme due to commence in the autumn will enable all MPs to have a holiday before the multi-school run-in beginsReplyDelete


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By Jennifer McDanielFor the Ellsworth I-R
The undefeated Central Plains Oilers are one step closer to the state championship after beating the Ness City Eagles 50-0 Friday night.
When the Oilers faced off against the Eagles in the first game of the season, Ness City managed to score two touchdowns. While it wasn't enough to win the game (Central Plains won 30-14), the Eagles were only one of two teams to score any points this season against the Oilers. Victoria, which played Central Plains the following week, was the other.
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BY TAYLOR HOLECEKFor the Ellsworth County I-R
The Ellsworth Bearcats played their final game of the season against the Cimarron Bluejays Friday.
The final score was 52-14, with each of the Cats' scoring plays coming in the final quarter. Those touchdowns were each on passes to Bransen Schulte. On the first, the Ellsworth offense run in a two-point conversion with just under five minutes left, and, on the second, PAT play was no good.
By MARK McCOYEllsworth County I-R
CLAFLIN — Top-ranked Central Plains crushed the South Gray County Rebels 50-0 in the first round (or cross-bracket) of the 8-man Division I football title Friday, in Claflin.
The Oilers, as District 5 Champions, won home field advantage against the Montezuma Rebels, who placed fourth in the District 6 race.
By JENNIFER McDANIELFor the Ellsworth County I-R
Most cross country runners learn the challenges they'll face on each course, and tuck that knowledge away to use year after year.
On some courses, it's the hills. But on others, it's the narrow straightaways that won't afford runners the chance to pass their opponents. But for most runners, there's always one course that seems to elude them. It's the one that only the best of the best high school cross country runners in Kansas run each year.
BY MARK McCOYEllsworth County I-R
WILSON — The Mustangs of Sylvan-Lucas Unified romped to a 46-0 win in an 8-man Division II District 5 football game Friday in Wilson. The win gave the Mustangs a 5-3 overall record; a third-place finish in the district with a total of 17 district points and a berth in next week's cross-bracket playoffs. The Dragons finished last in District 5 with -105 points and were eliminated from the Kansas State High School Association football playoffs.
By Taylor HolechekFor the I-R
The Ellsworth Bearcats blew out the Thomas Moore Prep-Marian Monarchs with a score of 48-0 for their second win of the season Friday at Shanelec Field. To begin the game, the Cats kicked towards the north and instantly made a tackle on the receiving Monarch.
The last time Ellsworth had a cross country team compete at the state meet was in 2008. That changed Saturday when the boys' captured first place at the 2A regional cross country in Belleville. The win also made the team the first to be named regional champions since the Lady 'Cats won the Ellsworth regional in 2005. Sophomore Noah Erichsen led the boys' team with a 10 th -place finish, running 18:10. Erichsen led the pack for most of the first mile. Although he dropped back, Erichsen remained within top-10 contention, qualifying him for a run at the state meet in Wamego.
By MIKE COURSONFor the I-R
The small things add up for a football team that has won its last 15 and 24 of its last 25 regular-season games, usually by wide margins. For the top-ranked Oilers Friday night, that small thing might have been a stop on fourth-and one. Central Plains halted Moundridge and on that drive and many times over as part of another mercy-rule win at 52-0.
"They're not a bad team," said Oiler coach Chris Steiner. "They fly around and they've got some good kids. (Moundridge running backs Daniel Kaufman and Cody Hazelton) both ran around really hard.
Progress was made but it was not enough. Last fall, a pair of sophomores emerged as the new State powers in Class 3-2-1A. Kansas City Christian's Lilly McNeill dominated Central Plains' Emily Ryan for her first State title.
The rivalry renewed itself Saturday in Pratt in the finale of the Class 3-2-1A State Tennis Championships. After a 6-2, 6-0 loss to McNeill last year, Ryan opened this year's title match with a quick 4-0 lead. "I came in strong and she had some jitters," Ryan said. "She wasn't hitting some of the shots she was hitting later in the match. She was amazing at the end."
The luck of the draw, or lack thereof, forced a showdown between both Ellsworth doubles teams in action at the Class 3-2-1A State tournament this past week at Pratt.
Seniors Kassie Sheridan and Cassidy Kroboth went on to earn State medals as sixth-place finishers. Junior Jaide Talbott and sophomore Jaycee Cunningham had a rough finish to medal in 12th.
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From our cartoon and music filled Kids Christmas Morning, to Church services, music, documentary features and Christmas Movies, Christmas Day there's something for everyone on ACCTV.
5:30 The Candy Maker's Christmas
6:00 Go Look in the Manger
6:30 The City that Forgot Christmas
7:00 Jovis Bon Hovis & the Creation Crew
7:30 A God Rocks! Christmas
8:00 Red Boots for Christmas
8:30 Veggie Tales – The Toy That Saved Christmas
'The Toy That Saved Christmas' reminds children of all ages that Christmas isn't about getting; it's about giving.
9:30 Hour of Power Christmas Special
Come with us to Shepherd's Grove Church in Garden Grove, California for the Hour of Power Christmas Special with Pastor Bobby Schuller.
11:00 Joy to the World – Music Special
11:30 Merry Christmas?
For many, Christmas is a time of joy. But for others, the Christmas holidays are only a reminder of what is missing in life. 'Merry Christmas?' tells the stories of three such people. How can the Christmas story speak to hurting people?
12:00 The Spirit of Christmas with Kevin Pauls – Music Special
13:30 Mister Scrooge to See You!
Sent on a journey into the future, Scrooge encounters a world even colder and greedier than his own to meet a young cutthroat businessman named Timothy Cratchit VI. Will Scrooge be able to teach him the true meaning of Christmas?
15:30 Veggie Tales – The Star of Christmas
This action-packed adventure teaches that it's the true story of God's love that shows us how to love one another – at Christmas time and throughout the year!
16:20 Three Fathers of Christmas
Who is the true 'Father of Christmas?' Travel to Finland, Turkey and Israel and discover three very different characters. Learn how each of them has contributed something different to our modern understanding of Christmas.
17:00 Charting Christmas
This documentary looks at the history of Christmas providing answers to questions like: "How did the good Bishop Saint Nicholas become Santa Claus?" and "Why do we have Christmas trees, the Nativity plays and Christmas Carols?"
18:00 Paper Angels
This is the story about a man and a boy, one December. A man whose life is changed by a simple expression of kindness, and a boy who accepts that expression of kindness and shows the true meaning of Christmas.
19:30 The Christmas Apprentice
A young woman sent to shut down a small outerwear company in Vermont for failing profit targets finds that the shop is the lifeblood of a town and instead she unexpectedly falls in love and learns valuable lessons beyond the bottom line.
21:00 The Christmas Card
An American soldier fighting the War in Afghanistan falls in love with a woman who sent him an anonymous Christmas card.
See what else we have coming up this Christmas holidays on the ACCTV Guide.
(*Times listed are Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time.)


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Yahoo! This is my 50th post, and in celebration there of, there will have to be something memorable. Thinking about what I would like to say on this auspicious occasion, I kept going back to a song that I learned in Girl Scouts. (Yup...I was a scout right through high school and I loved it). The song goes...Make new friends and keep the old, One is silver and the other gold.....Where would we be without our friends? So, to make this short and sweet, I would like to say thank you for reading what I have to say. You mean the world to me.
I thought that a little give away is in order to celebrate, so here is what I came up with... to my golden friends, the ones who have been diligently reading my blog for a while now, I would like to honor one of you with this golden fairy princess. I have a large collection of fairies that come out every year for Christmas and I would like to share this one with someone (I wish that I could share one with all of you, but I only have one). So just leave a message on this post, and after the weekend, on Monday, I will randomly pull a name out of the comments and send her on her way. Secondly, because I like to meet new friends, I have another give away. I will separate the new commenters from the golden knowns, and pull two other random names to give a silver gift to. I have two of these silvery glittered icicles, still new in their boxes to give away. If you kindly might mention in your postings to friends yet to meet about this give away, maybe someone special to you will one of these silvery glittery ornaments. Just tell them to leave a comment. I love to know what everyone is thinking about.
I have truely enjoyed reading what you have to say about your lives, families, homes, passions, and all of the new ideas that you have brought to me. Thank you for being my golden friends and I look forward to meeting the silvers. Oh and if you have been lurking,and don't have a blog, send me an email. You count too.


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Cambodia appears to be headed for a period of social unrest as leaders of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party and one of the country's most important unions are preparing to protest if the government follows through on its threat to arrest CNRP acting leader Kem Sokha.
The moves come after Cambodian authorities raided CNRP headquarters on Thursday in an attempt to arrest Kem Sokah in connection with a government investigation into an affair that the party leader allegedly had with a young hairdresser.
In a statement released after a party meeting Friday morning, the CNRP said it will encourage local leaders to travel to Phnom Penh and petition the king to condemn the government's actions against Kem Sokha and that the party is ready to mobilize supporters for a mass rally should he be taken into custody.
"The party will use its rights to hold a mass demonstration in the case that Kem Sokha, the acting president of the CNRP, is arrested," the party wrote in its statement, according to an article in the Phnom Penh Post.
Meanwhile Chea Mony, head of the Free Trade Union of the Kingdom of Cambodia (FTUWKC), said that many workers have raised questions after the court issued an arrest warrant against Kem Sokha.
He warned that the union, which chiefly represents garment workers, could go on strike if the party leader was arrested.
The CNRP has been mounting a petition drive in an effort to free four members of the human rights group ADHOC and an election official who were imprisoned as part of the government's investigation into Kem Sokha.
Government forces have sought to block collection of the thumbprints on the royal petition as the Prime Minister Hun Sen has taken a hard line against the CNRP's effort to free the five.
The protest threats came after Phnom Penh Municipal Court's head prosecutor, Yet Chakrya, asked National Assembly President Heng Samrin to declare that Kem Sokha has been charged with committing a "flagrant crime" by failing to appear for questioning.
It would not be the first time Hun Sen's government has stripped an opposition party leader of immunity in an effort to neutralize them.
CNRP President Sam Rainsy has been staying in France or traveling since an arrest warrant was issued for him in November over a 2008 defamation case, and he was removed from his office and stripped of his legislative immunity. After Sam Rainsy left the country, the CNRP named Kem Sokha its acting president.
CNRP officials say Kem Sokha in a "safe place" following the raid.
The conflict with Kem Sokha is just one of the legal cases the government or the ruling Cambodian People's Party has brought against opposition party members. Human rights workers say the entire scandal is a bald attempt by the ruling party to crack down on its political opponents and silence its critics ahead of elections in 2017and 2018. Hun Sen has ruled the country for 31 years.
Reported by Oung Sereyvuth and Khe Sonorng for RFA's Khmer Service. Translated by Yanny Hin. Written in English by Brooks Boliek.