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DfE warned 12 more private faith schools over failures in one month
Posted: Thu, 10 May 2018
The Department for Education warned 12 independent faith schools that they were failing to meet the standards expected of them in November 2017, newly-published letters have revealed.
The DfE told the schools to address "serious regulatory failings" issues including gender segregation, the breadth of curricula and the preparation of children for life in British society. In some cases the schools had broken equality law.
Six of the schools were offering an Islamic education; three a Jewish one; and three a Christian one. The failings came to light during recent Ofsted inspections.
At Fig Tree Primary School in Nottingham, which says it provides an "Islamic education", inspectors noted failings in all eight categories of the independent school standards.
One of the Islamic schools was Olive Secondary School in Bradford, where separate notices were issued to the boys' and girls' schools. At Olive Secondary Boys and Olive Secondary Girls around 200 boys and girls are educated separately by staff of their own gender.
Ofsted found that boys and girls at Olive were treated differently enough to affect their personal development. It said girls did not get regular opportunities for physical education and boys did not get the same quality of English teaching as girls. It also criticised the school for violating equality law by not accepting pupils with special educational needs.
Fig Tree, Olive Tree School (an Islamic school in south-east London) and Talmud Torah London (an orthodox Jewish school for boys aged five to seven) had failed to "encourage respect for other people".
Talmud Torah London was also criticised for failing to promote "fundamental British values", "tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions". Hope House School in Barnsley, which has a Christian ethos, was also subject to those criticisms.
The other Islamic schools were Tayyibah Girls' School in north London, Al-Furqan Community College in Birmingham and Date Valley School in Surrey. The other Jewish schools were Beis Soroh Schneirer and Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls, both in north London. The other Christian schools were Luton Pentecostal Academy in Bedfordshire and Felixstowe International College in Suffolk.
All of the schools were criticised over the quality of their leadership and management. Ten were instructed to improve the quality of education they were providing. Six had failed to meet the standards on pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Six had failed to safeguard pupils' welfare, health and safety.
The notices called on the schools to submit action plans, explaining how they intended to respond, by December. They were to be implemented by February and could be rejected at the secretary of state's discretion.
The DfE also published warning notices which were sent to 14 religiously unaffiliated independent schools.
A National Secular Society spokesperson said the faith schools "should be held to the same standard as those which are not religiously affiliated".
In 2014 the NSS supported the introduction of new independent school standards. In November 2017 Ofsted said almost half of independent faith schools had been rated as 'inadequate' or 'requires improvement' since the introduction of the new standards.
This is the third round of warning notices to independent schools which the DfE has published this year. In March the reports outlined failings at six Islamic schools in London, Leicester and Wolverhampton. In February the notices covered nine schools, three of which were Islamic, one Orthodox Jewish and one Christian.
All private schools are measured against the independent school standards. Ofsted only inspects around 1,000 small schools in the private sector, as these do not belong to the Independent Schools Council.
Schools Week reported that Olive Secondary School was approached for comment.
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Hans Zimmer, Jill Scott, and The Decemberists play gigs this month. Plus the rest of our August event picks.
The Decemberists bring melancholy themes of innocence to their Fox Theater performance on Aug. 17.
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August is the month that summer really kicks into high gear, and this month features some major musical talent. He's the musician known as Hans Zimmer; without him, life would be much grimmer; he scored Pirates of The Caribbean, Gladiator, The Dark Knight, and Inception; so at the Greek Theatre, he'll be sure to get a good reception. Aug. 9, 8 p.m., tickets start at $114, Hearst Greek Theatre, 2001 Gayley Road, Berkeley, TheGreekTheatreBerkeley.com.
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Jill Scott comes to the Fox on Aug. 12 with her neo-soul fusion act.
Versatile actress and platinum-selling R&B diva Jill Scott is known for splicing classic soprano voice performance with spoken word and hip-hop, creating her distinctive neo-soul fusion. Her fifth studio album WOMAN topped the charts at its release in 2015. Aug. 12, 8 p.m., $65-$145, Fox Theater, 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, TheFoxOakland.com.
The Decemberists have never been afraid to peer in on the lives (and deaths) of more unusual narrators, whether it's an obsessed sailor plotting revenge against a shipmate while languishing in the belly of a whale ("The Mariner's Revenge Song") or an injured college athlete lying prone on the field ("The Sporting Life"), but, beyond the quirky and the irreverent, the band always seems to gravitate back to the melancholy theme of innocence snuffed out, of children abandoned and murdered. From "Eli the Barrow Boy" to "Leslie Anne Levine" to "The Rake's Song," it's a recurring motif throughout the band's oeuvre and part of an old musical tradition stretching back to the Scottish and English murder ballads of the 17th century. Their quirky steampunk rhythms belie a yearning for answers from a callous world that allows such wanton cruelty. The band's latest studio album, What a Terrible World, tackles these questions head-on, exploring the tragedy and heartbreak of the Sandy Hook school shooting, and eschewing the band's signature coy Victorian flourishes for a budding maturity. Aug. 17, 8 p.m., $45, Fox Theater, 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, TheFoxOakland.com.
Award-winning journalist Robert Moor discusses On Trails: An Exploration, an investigation of how trails help us understand the world, including everything from footpaths through the woods to interstate freeways to the information superhighway. Aug. 3, 7 p.m., free, Books Inc., 1491 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, BooksInc.net.
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Mike Birbiglia presents his brand of comedy at the Berkeley Rep on Aug. 2.
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Martin Short and Steve Martin take the stage together in Martin + Martin; we're only one Amigo away from a Three Amigos reunion now! Enjoy comedy, conversation, music, film clips, improv, and even bluegrass from Martin's six-piece band. Aug. 11, 8 p.m., $40-$80, Concord Pavilion, 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord, LiveNation.com.
The Buddhist Church of Oakland honors the spirits of departed ancestors in this traditional Japanese Buddhist ceremony at the Oakland Obon Festival. Aug. 6, 10 a.m., free, Buddhist Church of Oakland, 825 Jackson St., Oakland, BuddhistChurchOfOakland.org.
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Kids can hop on a dinosaur ride at the Chinatown StreetFest on Aug. 27-28.
Oakland Chinatown StreetFest offers a chance to celebrate the culture and history of Oakland's Chinatown area in a two-day event of food, arts and crafts, traditional music, and dance. Browse wares at a bazaar with over 200 vendors. Aug. 27-28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free, Oakland's Chinatown District between Broadway and Harrison Street from Seventh to 11th streets, Oakland, OaklandChinatownStreetFest.com.
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Say hey to the Zucchini Man.
Zucchini has a thousand uses: bread, fries, cakes, and is a really cool name for a stage magician. ZucchiniFest celebrates the first three of those with live music, arts and crafts, a kids' town, and more zucchini foods than you can comfortably imagine. Aug. 19-20, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., general admission $10, seniors and kids $5, under 5 free, Kennedy Park, 19501 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, ZucchiniFest.org.
At Eat Drink SF, talented local chefs compete to impress with their best recipes using local ingredients in a food extravaganza that includes tastings, classes, dinners, and events. Aug. 24-27, $99-$189, Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd., San Francisco, EatDrink-SF.com.
Performing Arts
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Explore art, dance, music, and kids' activities at downtown Oakland's Art + Soul.
The 18th annual Laurel Street Fair of world music will feature music acts including the Chinyakara Ensemble, Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic, and Debajo Del Agua. Enjoy free live music from around the block and around the world. Aug. 12, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., free, MacArthur at 35th Avenue, Oakland, LaurelStreetFair.com.
Art takes center stage in all its incarnations in the downtown Oakland Art + Soul Festival featuring blues and gospel music, a world dance party, a poetry slam, a circus stage, art activities, art vendors, and family activities. Aug. 19-20, noon-6 p.m., $15 adults, $7 seniors and youth, 12 and under free, 14th Street and Broadway, Oakland, ArtAndSoulOakland.com.
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Athletes hit their pedals, the road, and the water for the Oakland Triathlon Festival on Aug. 27.
The Alameda Recreation and Parks Department and the Ala-Gator and Alameda Island Aquatics swim teams sponsor the 63rd Annual Swim Championships, a swim meet for kids who love the water. All participants must be Alameda residents. All swimmers except those in the novice division must have their current USS Swimming registration. Entries are available at Emma Hood and Encinal swim centers. 5 p.m. Aug. 4, 9 a.m. Aug. 6, free, Encinal Swim Center, 230 Central Ave., Alameda, AlamedaCa.gov.
Run, swim, bike: If you can't get enough of your three favorite forms of locomotion, then the Oakland Triathlon Festival is the place where you can enjoy running, swimming, and biking with the most dedicated athletes. Race to be followed by prize ceremony, raffle, and post-race party with live music, food, and beer. Aug. 27, 5 a.m., $110-$250, Jack London Square, Embarcadero West, Oakland, OaklandTri.com.
The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence looks at the impact of technology on our world. We're always sure that the next new gadget is going to completely revolutionize the way we live and think, but the problem is that technology may change, but people don't. Madeleine George explores four different eras of innovation—from the telephone to artificial intelligence—and characters seeking connection in a world where technology makes us more interconnected but somehow more distant. Opens Aug. 3, 8 p.m., $5-$40, Shotgun Players, 1901 Ashby Ave., Berkeley, ShotgunPlayers.org.
Comprising 107 of the top young musical talents from across Asia and the South Pacific, the Asian Youth Orchestra performs Beethoven's Seventh Symphony and Strauss' Don Juan. Celebrated violinist Sarah Chang joins the show for a rendition of Sibelius' Violin Concerto. Aug. 5, 8 p.m., tickets start at $36, 101 Zellerbach Hall, #4800, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CalPerformances.org.
Four middle-aged Southern women find a new lease on life—and a new definition of friendship—when they come together for a spontaneous happy-hour celebration at the Savannah Sipping Society. Why, the name just oozes enough genteel Southern manners to transform any mere porch into a proper verandah. Opens Aug. 11, 8 p.m., $27-$30, Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St., Alameda, Altarena.org.
This report appears in the August edition of our sister publication, The East Bay Monthly.


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Take a look at the 2015 all-Cascade Conference boys soccer team, and there are a lot of South Whidbey High School names listed.
Bryce Auburn, Jeff Meier, Davin Kesler, Kai da Rosa, Andy Zisette, Charley Stelling, Anders Bergquist, Kameron Donohoe, and Lucas Leiberman: Nine in all, five were voted to the first team, representing the top 14 players as voted by coaches. Eight of them just graduated from South Whidbey on Saturday, and only one is expected to return to the squad next season.
"I was very happy," said Falcon co-head coach Emerson "Skip" Robbins, always one to fight for his team in a match and in postseason accolades. "I felt like we had maybe one player slighted, and that was it."
"I can't complain," he added. "We did very well."
South Whidbey, en route to a second consecutive state 1A tournament berth and a 17-5-0 overall record, became an offensive force. The Falcons poured in a league-high 79 goals — seven more than the state 2A champions of Archbishop Murphy — against conference foes, and 104 overall.
Four of South Whidbey's all-conference selections — Meier, Zisette, da Rosa and Leiberman accounted for nearly half of those goals.
Jeff Meier
Meier, an attacking midfielder who owned the left sideline, set the South Whidbey High School scoring record this season. He poured in 25 goals, beating the previous-high mark held by Joseph Supang, who went on to play for Seattle University and eventually professionally overseas, by one score. Meier also recorded 12 assists.
Before Meier became a Waterman's Field sensation and recorded four hat tricks (at least three goals in a single match), he was coming off the 2014 season marred by injuries and a heartbreaking loss in the state tournament. He dedicated himself to training and conditioning in the offseason, leading Robbins to say that any time he stopped by the soccer field of South Whidbey, he'd see Meier there practicing on his shot, dribbling, crosses and running sprints.
"He's worked harder on his game than any player on the team," Robbins said.
Meier was set to impress the league coaches and get on the all-conference first team. Before the season began this March, Meier said he jokingly told his brother that he would set the scoring record. After scoring six goals in the first two matches, he started to think it was within reach.
Spending six days a week on the soccer field, plus five days a week at a gym doing speed training and weight lifting helped hone his body into a wound-up rocket capable of booming ballstrikes.
"Having Skip behind me, in my corner, was really nice also," Meier said. "The quality of the midfield, everywhere else, all made it possible."
South Whidbey's offense was built to be potent from nearly every angle: down the middle, the lone starting striker; on either side, a formidable midfielder barreling down the sideline and looking to charge or cross back into the goalie box.
Andy Zisette
On the right sideline was Zisette. Towering over most defenders, Zisette drew the attention of opposing defenses and for good reason. He scored 16 goals with 10 assists this season — after scoring only five in 2014 — despite seeing his playing time cut short due to injury late in the postseason.
Being sidelined was "awful," Zisette said in a text message Tuesday morning. "It was one of the worst feelings watching your team losing and not being able to help."
Prior to South Whidbey's bitter end, a 3-2 loss to Bellevue Christian in the second round of the state tournament, Zisette was flying high.
His game came on strong about midway through the regular season. Right when da Rosa was out for a four-game stretch, Zisette found his footing. He scored a pair of hat tricks and at times seemed completely unstoppable along the sideline. Confidence, he said, was the biggest reason he made a major leap this season.
He'd pin the ball to the sideline, back to the defender, feel him out and spin. Within two strides, he was a dozen feet away with nothing but turf and air between him and the goalie.
"This year, he was so much bigger and stronger than last year," Robbins said. "But he had the ability because he has tremendous speed. If he can get the first couple steps on a guy, if it comes to a footrace there are very few guys that are going to catch him."
Kai da Rosa
Blazing down the middle of the field with long, elegant strides was da Rosa. In 2014, he was the league-leader in points (goals and assists). Facing double and triple-team defenses this season, da Rosa found ways to work around and smash through them for 12 goals and seven assists.
"Kai's a monster," Robbins said. "Joel (Gerlach, co-head coach) feels that Kai is one of the three best strikers at South Whidbey High School."
"He has that thing that pure strikers have, where they have an overwhelming need to score," Robbins added. "They smell blood near the goal. It's a very rare thing."
da Rosa also had a penchant for drawing colors from the refs. Robbins said his striker collected at least six this season, some were warranted, others less so.
"We called him a yellow-card magnet," Robbins said.
During the school's spring break, da Rosa visited colleges in Hawaii and missed a match. Upon returning, he came down with an illness that lingered for weeks, and da Rosa's recovery was slow, but came at the right time as South Whidbey pushed for a top seed in the postseason as the Cascade Conference's top 1A team.
Bryce Auburn
Holding the defense together was senior Bryce Auburn, one of the co-captains. The deep-voiced defender who moonlighted as the school's live-action role-playing club founder found a way to stop an opposing attack with headers, slides, and speed.
"Without Bryce, we might have finished fourth, honestly," Robbins said. "Bryce was so dominating, and I'm shocked the other coaches didn't see it. He was constantly heading out balls, clearing balls."
"Totally tenacious, super aggressive," he added. "One of the most aggressive center-backs I've ever coached, probably one of the top two best I've ever coached."
Auburn repeated as a first-team defender. He credited the coaches for sticking with him — he missed his entire freshman season with a back injury but showed up to every practice to help shag balls and set up cones — and giving him the keys to the defense.
"I couldn't ask for two better coaches," said Auburn, of Robbins and Gerlach in a text while recovering from having his wisdom teeth removed. "They both push all of us to be better and they give us the tools to do those things."
Davin Kesler
Playing defensive midfielder, Davin Kesler didn't see as much action near the other team's goal as his talent warranted. But he knew where he was needed and South Whidbey utilized his skills often to reset and transition from defense to offense with a couple passes.
Kesler is one of those players that coaches and sports radio and TV broadcasters call a "student of the game." When the slight Freeland kid, whose dad is admittedly a baseball guy, isn't playing soccer either on a field or in a video game, he's watching it. English Premier League, CONCACAF, UEFA, MLS, World Cup, you name it, he's watched it.
"I've always been a sports guy," said Kesler, recently graduated and enjoying the spoils of a lazy summer such as sleeping in on a Tuesday morning. "My dad is a big baseball guy. From early on, I loved that, in soccer, play never ends. It's always changing, always moving."
Kesler could take the ball from the defense, turn, dribble in two steps away from pressure while scanning the field for the three-headed spearhead of Meier, da Rosa and Zisette, and boot the ball to either corner 25 yards with accuracy. He said that those skills are part of the job and integral to the game.
"Good players understand how to receive a ball, turn and send the ball," Kesler said. "The best players already know what's going on."
Later he added that having played with so many of his teammates for most of their lives helped build an innate understanding of their tendencies.
"We've been playing with all these guys for a while," he said. "I know the runs Andy's going to make, I know when Jeff wants the ball, I know when Kai is going to come back to the ball."
Robbins said his vast understanding of soccer made Kesler like an on-field coach. He moved people into position, could offer adjustments during halftime and covered for others' mistakes with a go-to slide tackle.
"You ask anybody on our team who the real coach of our team was," Robbins said. "He is a coach on the field, he understands the game better than everyone I've ever coached … I'll bet he understands better than 95 percent of the coaches."
Second team
South Whidbey's four second-team selections include now-graduates Charley Stelling, Anders Bergquist, Kameron Donohoe, and junior Lucas Leiberman.
As the Falcons' goalie, Stelling recorded 13 shutouts and likely dozens of saves. South Whidbey coaches do not keep detailed defensive statistics, but the Falcons allowed only 14 goals all season.
"Charley has the best reaction of any keeper I've ever coached," Robbins said. "He is quick as a cat."
Bergquist, the other center-back defender, was part of South Whidbey's stingy, one-two pressure-and-cover strategy.
"If you've got a guy coming to goal against you and you only have one guy to defend, Anders would be right up there at the top of the choice," Robbins said.
Donohoe became a stalwart midfielder who relentlessly pressured the ball and had fits of brilliant dribbling, interspersed with some questionable decisions that found him surrounded by defenders.
"We call Kam the Energizer bunny, that's my nickname for him," Robbins said. "He's all over the place, a Tasmanian devil on defense."
Leiberman was one of South Whidbey's top scorers with 17 goals and 10 assists this season. The junior midfielder was an expert at keep-away, both taking the ball in the midfield and keeping it in the midst of defensive pressure.
"The way he can take the ball off somebody's feet is tremendous," Robbins said. "He'll get in front of them and just take the ball away."


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Without an unofficial Kardashian spokesperson (a la psoriasis), the skin condition keratosis pilaris—which is known colloquially by the sexy descriptors "chicken skin" or "chicken bumps"—doesn't seem to get a ton of press. If you struggle with it, this may make you feel isolated, but rest assured, you are far from alone: A whopping 40 percent of the adult population deals with skin that sorta resembles plucked poultry.
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Keep scrolling for how to win the battle against chicken skin, according to pros.
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As tempted as you may be to go all Natalie Portman-circa-Black-Swan on your chicken skin (AKA: scratch it like crazy), this is a huge no-no. "Picking at your skin is just going to lead to inflammation and scarring," Dr. Zeichner says.
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If you've been using your fingernails to slough off skin, you're not wrong in your approach so much as in your choice of tools. "That rough texture is caused by dead skin cells trapped around the hair follicles," says Dr. Anolik. "Exfoliation uses some sort of chemical or physical peel agent to try to eliminate some of the surface dead skin cells that make it prominent."
Dr. Zeichner suggests using chemical exfoliators like lactic acid, glycolic acid, or salicylic acid such as the Derma Doctor Kakadu C Peel Pads ($78). "A common strategy is to reach for [an acid-spiked lotion such as] Amlactin ($22), which is lactic-acid based," adds Dr. Anolik. However, Dr. Zeichner adds that you can also use topical retinoids like retinol for the same purpose. "They help enhance cell turnover and prevent cells from sticking together," he says. If you do, be sure to apply them only at night and then take a rinse (with soap) in the morning to make sure that no retinol is lingering since it can be sun-sensitizing to skin.
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Keeping the area moisturized, says Dr. Anolik, is important year-round, but becomes particularly critical in the winter as dry, cold air exacerbates the condition (AKA: Winter is coming). "Use one that's going to be particularly thick, so instead of reaching for a lotion, reach for a cream," he says.
Adopt an anti-inflammatory diet
While Dr. Zeichner says there's no data (yet!) showing that your diet will truly impact keratosis pilaris, he definitely recommends a few tweaks. "Make sure to eat a well-balanced diet full of antioxidants to help reduce inflammation and omega fatty acids to help give the skin building blocks for healthy functioning," he advises. "Zinc supplements have been shown to be of benefit in treating acne and can do nothing but help keratosis pilaris as well."
Not sure which foods qualify as anti-inflammatory? This is what the ultimate inflammation-banishing meal should look like. Plus, here's a week's worth of recipes from Well+Good council member Candice Kumai to get you started.
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Hopefully, some of the above information will help steer you in the right direction. If you have a specific question about a specific service call, please list them below and we'll track down the answers for you. Again, apologies for not having this more polished and documented at the moment.
Also, Lev Waisberg may be able to shed some light here in the community.
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Hayes, who replaced Michael Goldberger as director of athletics June 1, highlighted the changes that emerged from Simmons' recommendations, saying he believed the University was a better school because of the changes initiated by the review. Those changes include a reduction of 20 admission spots per year for recruited athletes, a process that will be phased in over the next three years, as well as increased University funding for upgrading athletic facilities.
Hayes described the athletic department's response to the changes mandated by the review, saying the department has worked with teams to examine the impact of practice and travel time on athletes' academic lives and that he appreciated students' engagement on the issue. He added that increasing student-athlete participation in activities outside of sports was a department priority.
Hayes said the teams that were under review and in danger of being cut last year understand what they need to do in terms of gaining enough funding for the resources they need. "That's not a discussion I believe we'll revisit," he said. The Athletics Review Committee recommended in 2011 to eliminate four varsity teams – the men's and women's fencing teams, the ski team and the wrestling team. The proposal sparked public backlash from alums, coaches and members of the teams. Simmons subsequently recommended keeping the teams, and the Corporation adopted her recommendation last October.
Hayes also addressed the 9 percent reduction in admission spots for recruited athletes in each incoming class, saying coaches understand the change and are prepared to operate their recruiting processes based on the reduction. He added that it was still too early in the admission process to assess the exact impact of the reduction this year.
"While the recruiting activities for coaches are nonstop … the interaction with the Admission Office on how that is done is really just starting now," Hayes said, referring to this year's admission cycle for recruits. "Long-term, I don't think there'll be a significant effect."
Hayes commented on the impact of new athletic facilities on the campus community, praising the new fitness center's ability to draw more people to the area of campus where most athletic programs operate. "The new fitness center has been so helpful for our athletic program and bringing our program physically more in line with the campus community," Hayes said.
Responding to a question from David Sherry, chief information security officer, on the impact of the cheating scandal at Harvard involving student-athletes, Hayes said he has brought up the issue of academic integrity with the student advisory committee. He also encouraged students to join the discussion about how to prevent situations like the one that occurred at Harvard from happening here. "Often, student-to-student discussions are probably just as effective in stopping this sort of situation," he said.
The BUCC then heard about the proposal to extend gender neutral housing as an option to incoming first-years from Vice President for Campus Life and Student Services Margaret Klawunn, Director of Residential Experience Natalie Basil and former co-president of the student group Gender Action Maddy Jennewein '14.
The University revised its residential rules in 2008 to allow sophomores, juniors and seniors to live with students of the opposite gender. But current policy does not provide this option to incoming first-years, who are assigned a roommate based on their legal sex. This policy creates problems for students who are transgender or are questioning their gender identity, Basil said.
"What happens is that students who do not identify within that gender binary must seek accommodations outside of the standard process," said Basil, adding that the University did not face problems with the implementation of a gender-neutral housing option for upperclassmen four years ago.
Last year, Gender Action, a subgroup of the Queer Alliance, initiated a petition campaign to provide first-years the same gender-neutral housing option as upperclassmen. In a fall 2011 poll conducted by the Undergraduate Council of Students, 79.6 percent of undergraduates indicated support for extending the option to incoming first-years, Jennewein said.
"We had a very broad base of support across campus for this proposal," Jennewein said.
Eric Suuberg, professor of engineering and a BUCC member, expressed reservations about the proposed change, saying he was unsure of how the option would be implemented. He compared giving students the choice of whether they would be comfortable living with someone of the opposite sex to having to decide whether to join a fraternity during the first week of college, a situation he said he faced as a first-year at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Klawunn responded to Suuberg's question by saying extending the gender-neutral housing option would not be a major leap from the existing form. "Students said 'we want an opportunity to feel safe in our rooms,'" said Klawunn, adding that she has dealt with cases where students have expressed discomfort because they had to live with someone of the same gender.
"This is a values issue," Klawunn said. "It's important for our community to be informed and supportive."
The housing proposal has received feedback from the Residential Council, the Campus Life Advisory Board, the Diversity Advisory Board and the Campus Life Corporation Committee, Basil said.
Basil added she did not believe a significant number of first-years would take advantage of the option if they were given the chance.
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The United States led the world in catastrophic disasters last year, with an overall damage cost of $16.5 billion. The devastating and deadly Camp Fire that consumed California in November was the world's costliest natural disaster in 2018. In second and third place last year were Hurricanes Michael ($16 billion) and Florence ($14 billion). Florence dumped heavy rain across the Carolinas in September, and Michael tore into the Florida Panhandle in October.
While the government has shut down, Vincentians across the country continue to serve disaster survivors in communities impacted by disaster. Disaster Services Corporation remains one of the leading emergency response and disaster relief organizations in the country.
Disaster recovery is usually the worst thing to happen to those affected by a natural or manmade disaster. With that premise in mind, Vincentians work tirelessly to better understand the survivor's immediate and long-term needs, the populations affected, and knowing what resources are available to help rebuild. Our Disaster Services Corporation volunteers help disaster survivors navigate the complexities of the recovery process and guides communities to the resources available to them.
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The STP reporting clock is ticking: Are you ready?05/08/2019 by Symes Accountants
If you're a small employer with 19 or fewer staff, the countdown to your first single touch payroll (STP) report has already begun.
The STP regime is a key part of the ATO's plan to digitise and streamline tax and super reporting, and it intends to make the reports a normal part of doing business in Australia.
But many small business owners are only now starting to realise just how much this new online reporting regime will affect their business.
This is a worry, as the reform has been called the "biggest compliance change for employers since the introduction of the GST".i
So are you ready for your first reporting deadline?
When do I need to report?
The ATO's final deadline for the first STP report from small employers (with 19 or fewer employees) is 30 September.
As the introduction of STP is a big change for small employers, the ATO has announced it will be taking a flexible approach to employers' first report, so you can start reporting any time from 1 July to 30 September 2019 and still be reporting on time.
Once you start reporting, you will be required to send the ATO information about your employees' salaries and wages, PAYG withholding and super information each pay day (normally weekly, fortnightly or monthly).
Micro businesses (with four or fewer employees) that have a non-computerised payroll may be eligible to report quarterly until 30 June 2021 through their registered tax professional. Quarterly reporting may also be available to businesses providing irregular employment (such as seasonal work).
Employers in a family owned business, company directors and non-business employers (such as carers with a withholding payer number) do not need to start STP reporting until 1 July 2020. This exemption is automatic, but you can start reporting before the deadline.
ATO approach to non-compliance
The ATO has announced it will be taking a 'light-touch' approach to enforcement during the first 12 months, with no penalties for mistakes or late reports imposed during the first year.
The regulator has guaranteed that no penalties will be applied if an employer gets something wrong and corrects it within an appropriate period, particularly as last-minute adjustments often occur with pay loadings and allowances for employees.
Exemptions are available for STP reporting if you are experiencing hardship or operate your business in an area with limited internet capabilities.
The relaxed approach to reporting is unlikely to continue once the STP system is fully up and running. After the first year, all non-exempt employers need to be signed up for STP reporting and, if you are a micro business, you must have applied for quarterly reporting.
Tips for meeting the reporting deadline
With the 30 September deadline fast approaching, here are some tips to ensure your business is prepared for the big day:
- Start reporting straightaway
If you already pay your employees using a digital solution like MYOB, Xero or QuickBooks, moving to STP reporting will be fairly simple, as most software packages are now STP-enabled. This means you can start reporting straightaway and avoid a last-minute rush in September.
- Apply for a deferral
If you currently don't use the internet or digital software to do the payroll or accounting for your business, you will need to decide whether now is the time to move to a computerised payroll system.
If you need more time - or some assistance - before you can start using a computerised system to do your STP reporting, you can apply to the ATO for a deadline deferral to a date no later than 30 June 2020. Requests for a deferred starting date are not automatically granted and you must apply prior to 30 September 2019.
- Talk to us about what you can do
If you are uncertain what to do about STP reporting, contact our office straightway so we can help you plan how to comply with your reporting requirements. This may mean you will need to make changes to your existing business processes, so you have the necessary information available.
You can also talk to us - or a payroll service provider - about completing the necessary reporting on your behalf each pay cycle.
- Sign up for a low-cost digital solution
If you don't have the necessary payroll or accounting software for reporting an STP pay event to the ATO, the regulator has compiled a list of low-cost (less than $10 per month) STP providers suitable for smaller employers.ii
If you are thinking about moving to a new STP-enabled software package, the ATO maintains a list of commercially available solutions.iii
If you would like more information about your Single Touch Payroll obligations or how to implement an STP solution, call today.
i How to get 'in the zone' and focus on growing your business, Reckon Software, 2019. https://ddvqhbgjmdkmq.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/29063947/In-The-Zone-Report.pdf
ii https://www.ato.gov.au/business/single-touch-payroll/in-detail/low-cost-single-touch-payroll-solutions/


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Helicopter crash survivors to give evidence at fatal accident inquiry
Survivors of a helicopter crash that killed four people are expected to give evidence at a fatal accident inquiry (FAI), a court has heard.
Survivors of a helicopter crash that killed four people are expected to give evidence at a fatal accident inquiry (FAI), a court has heard.
The Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into a North Sea helicopter crash in 2013 has been delayed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
A preliminary hearing for a fatal accident inquiry into a helicopter crash off Shetland in 2013 is due to begin in January, the Crown Office has confirmed.
A Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) has been announced for a helicopter crash off the coast of Shetland in 2013 that caused the deaths of four people.
The mum of a man who died in a North Sea helicopter disaster has spoken of her emotions as a new lifeboat was named after her son.
A new Aberdeen lifeboat is set to be named for a man who died in a tragic helicopter crash.
Scottish Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse tells the Evening Express some of the steps taken to improve helicopter safety since the 2009 Super Puma tragedy off the coast of Peterhead that left 16 men dead
The 2009 Super Puma tragedy that left 16 men dead has led to a "renewed vigour" in aviation safety, a health and safety boss claimed today.
A helicopter safety body has said there is always more work to be done to ensure there isn't a repeat of the Super Puma disaster.
The daughter of a man who died in a helicopter crash 10 years ago has today said the family is still devastated.
A man who helped lead the search after the North Sea helicopter crash that killed 16 men has spoken of the heartbreaking moment he found belongings of the dead.
Tributes have been paid to the men killed in the Super Puma disaster in a special service marking 10 years.
The families of those killed in the Super Puma disaster today gathered for a memorial service in Aberdeen.
"Their lives and those of their friends, families and colleagues were forever changed by the awful events which unfolded that day".
Offshore union RMT today repeated its call for a full public inquiry into the tragedy.
The father of the young pilot who died with 15 other men when their helicopter crashed into the sea says he fears another tragedy in the North Sea.
Representatives of the oil industry have paid tribute to the 16 people who died in the Super Puma helicopter disaster 10 years ago.
There should be no criminal proceedings relating to the 2009 Super Puma helicopter crash, the Crown Office has said.
The brother of a man who died in a helicopter crash 10 years ago today has spoken of the shocking moment he was told of the tragedy.
Calls have been made to hold a public inquiry into helicopter safety in the North Sea, on the approach to the tenth anniversary of the Super Puma crash off the north-east coast.
The Scottish Government has rejected calls for a public inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety.
The Scottish Government is being pushed for answers on whether it will back a public inquiry into helicopter safety offshore.
Offshore unions have praised the down-valuing of Super Puma helicopters as a success for common sense.
The end of EC225 Super Puma helicopters in the North Sea has resulted in Babcock taking a £120million charge as it reshapes its oil and gas business.
Investigators have said no one will face criminal prosecution over a fatal helicopter crash off Norway two years ago due to a "lack of evidence".
An Aberdeenshire MP has said a public inquiry into offshore helicopter travel is "not necessary" amid union concerns over safety.
Union officials have backed Airbus' efforts to make its global fleet safe in the wake of a fatal Super Puma helicopter crash in Norway.
Helicopter maker Airbus said today it could not have prevented a fatal Super Puma crash in Norway two years ago despite similarities with an accident which killed 16 people near Peterhead in 2009.
Norwegian investigators will publish their final report into a fatal offshore helicopter crash today.
Offshore union Unite has renewed calls to ban the Super Puma from the North Sea at a major conference in Aviemore.


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Hobie, be aware last year was a year when a lot of kayak manufacturers introduced a pedal drive to their kayak product range, and FeelFree is among them.
At ICAST 2016 FeelFree presented their pedal and motor system prototype. It's not on the market yet; rumor says it is expected to come before summer 2017. Although Wilderness Systems already released their kayak with both pedal and motor propulsion which makes them pioneers, Feelfree is the first one who incorporated motor drive into pedal system. Motor just plugs into the pedal drive and from there is easily switched either to pedal or motor propulsion. Pedal system comes with 20:1 ratio with the propeller and possibility of changing a "gears"to suit your peddling speed and power.
The best thing about it is that this system doesn't come with a brand new kayak. It's actually built for existing customers that have Lure 11,5 and 13,5 models. This system fits all newer Lure models that come with sonar pod and can be placed in the existing hole. We applaud to that move.
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Former prime minister Bob Hawke, who died on Thursday aged 89, has been remembered as a stand-out character and a great reformer by Wagga residents.
At Wagga's federal election pre-poll centre on Friday, even those who did not vote for Mr Hawke's Labor party recognised his qualities.
Bev Trahair, of Wagga, said Mr Hawke was a "great leader" during his time as Australia's 23rd PM from 1983 to 1991.
"I didn't agree with many of his policies and I have never voted for Labor in my life but he got what he wanted and he changed things," she said.
"He also changed a lot of minds."
Terry McInerley, of Wagga, did support Labor during the 1980s and said Mr Hawke changed Australia for good with Medicare and economic reforms.
"He pushed us forwards, he lifted Australia out of the doldrums," he said.
"He was also a character and a rogue but a lovable rogue.
"I supported all his policies."
Wagga City Council flew its flags outside the Civic Centre half mast on Friday as a mark of respect to Mr Hawke.
Former Labor candidate for Riverina, Glenn Elliott-Rudder, said Mr Hawke's connection with people and his ability to achieve consensus on difficult issues was unmatched by the nation's current MPs.
"Bob Hawke was one of those charismatic politicians that sadly we lack in the current parliament," he said.
"I think that's what made him stand out as such a great leader and prime minister, because of his personality and his ability to be comfortable in the company of workers and also in the boardroom with bosses.
"I think that was a fairly unique skill...and some of his greatest achievements were in restructuring the economy and meeting with union bosses to make sure that workers did not miss out on the benefits of the restructuring of the Australian economy."
Mr Elliott-Rudder said he did not have any hard data but he suspected that Mr Hawke's profile managed to win over some Riverina voters during the 1983 federal election.
Labor had one of its best results in the seat that year but lost to the National Party by a less than one per cent margin.
I remember when I met Bob Hawke. It was during my uni days. I was so chuffed he recognised the McGirr name and then later referred to me as 'my mate Joe'. My thoughts go out to his friends and family. Vale, #RIPHawkey— Dr Joe McGirr MP (@DrJoeMcGirrMP) May 17, 2019
State Wagga MP Joe McGirr recalled meeting Mr Hawke at university.
"I was so chuffed he recognised the McGirr name and then later referred to me as 'my mate Joe'," Dr McGirr stated on social media.
"My thoughts go out to his friends and family."
Riverina MP Michael McCormack said he was "sad to hear" of Mr Hawke's passing.
"Our nation thanks him for his service. May he Rest In Peace," he stated.


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Teaching Basic Life Support Skills To Kids
It's important for children to have some knowledge of the key teachings from a basic life support (BLS) course, so they can help others who are injured or even save lives in emergency situations. Children are an eager audience and are receptive to learning the skills they need to provide first aid help to others. The age of the kids you are teaching will give you a sense of how in-depth the lessons should be, with general basics discussed for younger ages and more advanced BLS training taught to older kids and adolescents. There are several online resources that adults can access to supplement basic first aid training for children, including course materials, worksheets, interactive websites, and videos.


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This guide provides a complete overview of senior care costs in Portland as well as programs that offer financial assistance and community-based services to qualified residents. You can find additional information about state-level resources in our guide to Oregon senior care.
In Portland, senior care is slightly more expensive compared to other metropolitan areas in Oregon. According to Genworth's 2018 Cost of Care Survey, average spending on adult day care and assisted living is slightly higher than the state median. Responses from providers also revealed that Portland is one of the most expensive areas for in-home services. Additionally, although the cost of skilled nursing facilities is slightly lower than the state median, it's approximately 20 percent higher than the national average.
Assisted living facilities in the Portland metropolitan area charge $4,825 per month on average, which makes it one of the state's most expensive cities after Corvallis. In other parts of Oregon, seniors pay between $200 and $800 less per month for these services.
The largest cost differences exist in Eugene and Albany. Both cities have average monthly costs at or below $4,210, which makes them two of the most affordable metropolitan areas in Oregon. Additionally, assisted living costs in Portland are 4 to 6 percent higher than Medford and Bend where rates are closer to the state median of $4,590.
Portland is consistently one of Oregon's most expensive metropolitan areas based on the cost of in-home care. Homemaker services in the city cost $5,339 per month, which is well above the state and national averages of $4,862 and $4,004 respectively. Outside Portland, monthly home care costs in Oregon range between $4,385 and $5,140.
Portland is slightly more expensive than Salem, Bend and Corvallis, which have average monthly costs around $5,140. It's also moderately more expensive than Albany and Medford where costs are at or below the state median of $4,862. In Eugene, which is one of the more affordable areas, homemaker services cost almost $1,000 less per month when compared to Portland.
Adult day care programs in Portland have some of the highest rates in the state. The average participant pays more than $2,100 per month, which is some $600 above the national average of $1,560. Although Portland is slightly more expensive than Corvallis and moderately more expensive than Medford, there are substantial cost differences between other metropolitan areas.
Local seniors pay 120 percent more for adult day care when compared to Salem. On the other end of the spectrum, seniors in Eugene, which was the most expensive city surveyed, pay $430 more per month and $5,100 more per year for adult day care when compared to Portland.
At $9,125 per month, Portland has the lowest nursing home costs in the state. However, median spending is still 20 percent higher than the national average of $7,441. In other parts of Oregon, seniors pay between $9,186 and $9,529 per month for skilled nursing facilities.
Compared to Bend and Albany, where costs are slightly higher than average, nursing care in Portland costs $300 less per month and $3,600 less per year. The difference is even more pronounced in Medford where monthly spending tops $9,529. Additionally, nursing home costs in Portland are slightly lower than Eugene and Corvallis, which are two of the most affordable areas in the state.
In Portland, Medicaid benefits are provided through the Oregon Health Plan. This entitlement program covers the cost of health, dental and psychiatric care for low-income residents, including children, adults and seniors. Individuals who are over 65 or who require skilled nursing may qualify for long-term care benefits and other services provided to the aged, blind or disabled.
To qualify for traditional Medicaid, adults must earn less than $1,436 per month if applying individually or less than $1,945 if applying as a couple. However, these requirements are slightly looser for disabled adults and seniors who meet special eligibility requirements.
In Oregon and many other states, Medicaid applicants who require long-term care can earn up to 300 percent of the monthly SSI Federal Benefit Rate. For 2019, this limit is $2,313 per month. Additionally, applicants must have less than $2,000 in countable assists if applying individually or up to $4,000 in assets if applying jointly.
Individuals who have more than $2,000 in nonexempt assets can sometimes qualify for Medicaid by establishing an irrevocable Miller trust. Regulations also allow nonapplicant spouses to keep up to $123,600 in nonexempt community assets. Plus, the following assets are excluded by the government:
Medicaid benefits for the aged, blind or disabled are administered by Area Agencies on Aging. In Portland, applications are handled by Multnomah County Aging & Disability Services. You can learn more about the Oregon Health Plan, check your eligibility and begin the application process by visiting www.One.Oregon.gov or by calling (800) 699-9075.
OR Aged and Physically Disabled
The OR Aged and Physically Disabled waiver provides case management and transition services for adults who are 65 and older and for younger adults with disabilities. This waiver serves individuals who are living in a healthcare institution and would like to transition back to the community.
Plan K
Plan K is a Community First Choice program. This Medicaid 1915(k) waiver provides in-home supports that help Medicaid-eligible adults remain in their own homes as long as the services aren't covered by Medicaid.
For both of these waivers, beneficiaries who are losing their eligibility status can qualify for Extended Waiver Eligibility. This clause provides ongoing care to individuals who have a high risk of hospitalization or institutionalization within 30 days if their Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports end. To learn more about these waivers, call the Oregon Department of Human Services at (503) 945-5600.
Oregon Project Independence
This state-funded program is available to low-income adults who don't qualify for Medicaid. Oregon Project Independence covers the cost of in-home services, including assistance with bathing, dressing, managing medications or completing activities of daily living. To qualify, applicants must require in-home services to avoid institutionalization. They must also meet income limits but be ineligible for Medicaid. Adults who are 59 or younger and disabled can access similar services through the county-funded program Multnomah Project Independence. Services are also available for adults with Alzheimer's disease. This program receives a fixed amount of annual funding, and there are waiting lists. The Multnomah County Aging & Disability Services administers this program and handles applications. To apply or to learn more, call (503) 988-3620.
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Portland is home to the state's only Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Providence ElderPlace provides fully integrated medical care and personal assistance, including adult day care, in-home assistance, transportation, medical care, prescription medications and durable equipment. The program accepts Medicaid-eligible adults aged 55 and over as well as medically eligible seniors who can pay the Medicaid rate on their own. To see if PACE is right for you or to apply for benefits, call Providence Health & Services at (503) 215-6556. For a more detailed look at this program, view our PACE guide.
National Family Caregiver Support Program
Supported with federal funding, the National Family Caregiver Support Program provides respite services to eligible caregivers. The program covers the cost of in-home care and adult day care. Relatives and unpaid caregivers who assist seniors aged 60 or older may apply for benefits. The program is also open to individuals who care for disabled adults or Alzheimer's patients. To learn more, call the Portland Aging and Disability Resource Connection Helpline at (503) 988-3646, or view our NFCSP guide. Applicants may be added to a waiting list depending on the availability of funds. Respite care is also covered by the state-funded Oregon Project Independence program.
Phone Number
(503) 215-2234
Managed by Providence Health & Services, this housing complex in Portland's Mt. Tabor neighborhood provides affordable rentals to low- and moderate-income seniors aged 62 and older. To qualify, applicants must earn less than 50 percent of the area median income for Multnomah County.
(503) 236-9779
This supportive housing program offers affordable one-bedroom apartments to low-income seniors and medically eligible adults. One- and two-person households must earn less than $28,500 or $32,600 to qualify.
(503) 227-5605
The core mission of this nonprofit is providing affordable housing to Portland seniors. The NWPP offers housing placement and eviction prevention services. Volunteers also provide transportation for medical appointments, shopping and errands.
(503) 221-1054
Operated by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, this program provides affordable housing by connecting homeowners and home seekers. The program assists individuals who do not qualify for traditional housing subsidies.
(503) 802-8300
Seniors and disabled adults can apply for short- and long-term rental assistance through this organization. The agency also handles Section 8 housing vouchers and waiting lists.
(888) 724-6424
PRS offers affordable senior housing and HUD-subsidized rentals at two retirement communities in Portland. Seniors must meet income requirements to qualify.


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Pinky Promise
Yes, it's true, there's a lot to think about and decide on very soon but first thing is first. I remember there was this one terrible end of a bad day where a really good friend of mine and I were talking about the tragic state of affairs. At the end of our conversation, we made a pinky promise to always remember why we are where we are, why we love the things we do, why we are so committed, and that we would choose happiness and health over anything else. We said that it would not be enough to just not be unhappy; we said we would choose joy instead of negativity every single time. Because that we have control over. And placing ourselves as part of the solution instead of anything else, is well part of what solves, contributes and collaborates, instead of what is divisive, destructive and dysfunctional. So, today I wanted to reiterate that promise I made months ago. To choose positivity and happiness every time. To be clear about why I am here, exactly where I need to be. To be grateful, to be humble, to always seek/pursue the healthy perspective and to be a blessing instead of a burden. I will also do my best to live by and hopefully emulate the very attributes we hope our kids will imbibe as they traverse through our classrooms. And to be a friend and colleague/partner people can trust, turn to and count on. I am claiming it right now — the awesomeness of the coming school year and the success of our MYP evaluation visit. Final answer. Pentel Pen. Period. No erase.
Sooooo, hello school year 2011-2012. I know it's still too early to greet you since you aren't officially here yet but welcome. A part of me is really glad you are coming soon. Another part, still catching up with this thought (summer hangover). Nevertheless, I just wanted to say, please be kind. 🙂 Am looking forward to a year of learning and teaching and facing 21st century education issues and challenges (nature of the beast) and I promise to do my utmost best. Remind me to focus on what matters most always and also to take time to rest, recharge and recover so that I can stay balanced and always be at my best for G, the kids and well, anyone else who needs me. Thanks in advance. See you soon.
grateful slice: fresh start, a new school year and pinky promises I intend to keep


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Last night during its International Builders' Show, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recognized several builders, remodelers, and other home building professionals as National Green Building Award winners. Among these winners were six active participants in Home Innovation Research Labs NGBS Green Certification Program.
Each year, NAHB recognizes individuals and organizations for excellence in residential green design and construction practices and for green building program and advocacy efforts. This year's winners were all noted as having superior dedication and leadership to the mission of sustainable and eco-friendly living.
The project recognized as the Single-Family, Custom Project of the Year was the Maryland Green Designer Show Home in Gambrills, Md. This project received Emerald-level NGBS green certification from Home Innovation Labs in 2012.
The project recognized as Remodel of the Year was Finding Paradise on Picardy, a 1963 whole-house remodel in Cary, N.C., that was certified by Home Innovation Labs to the Bronze level. This project also happened to be the first NGBS-certified remodel to be entered into the HBA of Raleigh-Wake County's remodeled homes tour.
The multifamily project recognized as Project of the Year was Seabourn Cove in Boynton Beach, Fla. This project by Gulfstream Gardens and FM Contract Service is the largest to be NGBS green certified by Home Innovation Labs at the Gold level.
Dan Wise of Wise Construction in Boalsburg, Pa., and Drew Smith of Two Trails in Sarasota, Fla., are both Home Innovation-accredited green verifiers who were recognized with Green Building Advocate of the Year Awards.
Laclede Gas Company of St. Louis, Mo., was also named the Utility Partner of the Year for its dedication to high-performance building, the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard, and education at the local and national level. Laclede Gas has several Home Innovation-accredited green verifiers on staff and has sponsored multiple NGBS education sessions for the real estate industry in the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area.
Additional information about the National Green Building Awards can be found at www.nahb.org/greenbuildingawards. Information on Home Innovation Research Labs NGBS Green Certification Program and participants can be found at www.HomeInnovation.com/green.
ABOUT: Home Innovation Research Labs, located in Upper Marlboro, Md., is a full-service research, testing, and consulting firm determined to improve the quality, durability, affordability, and environmental performance of single- and multifamily homes and home building products – in short, we aim to perfect the home. Founded in 1964 as a subsidiary of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), our team has been integral in solving many of our client's most difficult product and technology issues, and helping to introduce some of the most groundbreaking innovations in residential construction. Through an interdisciplinary research approach – including market research, building science analysis, laboratory testing, and standards development – we help to find a home for innovation in the residential construction industry.
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