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UPDATE: There is a newer model available: The Actron CP9600 U-Scan OBD II and CAN Wireless Smartphone Interface.
For over 40 years now, the several scan tools within the Actron brand has always set them at a pedestal in terms of market share coverage. The company produces some of the best OBD scan tools known in the market, especially if you are one with an eye for quality.
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One of their latest entrants into the market is the Actron CP9599 U-Scan OBD II and CAN Code Scanner which if not for the brand is known for its uniqueness. The credit still goes to the OBD scan maker for its exemplary workmanship especially when it comes to looking at the tool design.
Any OBD scan tools cannot qualify as the best if not for certain special features which the user can identify with. That is why this Actron CP9599 OBD II scan tool is seen as worth rating among some of the high performers in the OBD world.
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What makes the tool standout?
Some of the features of this scan tool worth mentioning here will be as under;
- Has multi-functionality- with the gist of performing data erasing, reading and turning off the engine at the same time. These allows for the coded and cleared data to create more space for further reading. Any read code on the screen is a fresh code which requires the attention of the motorist or the mechanic.
- Has the advanced functionality of reading the anti lock brake system (ABS) and an additional code connect feature. These are important both for ensuring that the driver is kept safe through the relevant data reporting mechanism while at the same time all the relevant code information are promptly provided. The code connect is further enhanced to ensure that there are over 4.3 million code meanings availed to the driver and the motorist.
- Actron CP9599 U-Scan OBD II and CAN Code Scanner has a wireless connection module which allows it to be used with all the known mobile phone interfaces of android, iPhone and the Smartphone. This is the most convenient feature given that one can turn his mobile phone into an OBD II scan tool without barriers.
- Because of its higher code definition module, it can code on all OBD1 and OBD 2 compliant motor vehicles in the market. This is well supported through the availability of the over 4.3 code meanings on its database. In addition, The OBD II reader is covering the controlled area network (CAN) protocol, which is considered to be the latest.
- It has a back date information system which can allow the mechanic to know the vehicle fault history and thus be able to fix the trouble based on the previous dates. This is a vehicle management module liked for its convenience.
- At an average weight of only 6.5 ounces, it is a scan tool light enough for ease of use. It does not make the user sweat profusely suffering from the effects of weight. In addition, the OBD II scan tool is only 6.5 by 3.9 by 1.9 inches which is small in size for ease of installation and storage. This also occupies less space even if left on the engine dashboard.
- Has a U- check application- this is known to provide some of the quickest engine scanning exercise. This feature allows for the reception of the codes in record time.
- An ergonomic design which gives it an aesthetic value, in addition, the build makes it look durable.
- The presence of the vehicle AutoID is connected to its wide compatibility covering over 2000 vehicles in the market. This gets to know the vehicle make and thus code them. In addition, the vehicle code reading is equally boosted by the presence of the true link function thus the secret of wide vehicle coverage.
- It has the OBD scanning and storage function which can make the mechanic scan several cars and be able to store the relevant data for future checks. The mechanic needs not to stick to one car because this can get several vehicle codes in record time.
What benefits does the scan tool bring to the table?
Using this tool is definitely clothed in lots of benefits. Some of the benefits likely enjoyed include;
- Efficiency– with the U- check feature and the enabling feature of quick data scans, the user has the ability to receive any given trouble code data in record time. The ability to store the data for future use is also a guarantee to any user that no data can be lost even if it passed the attention of the reader.
- Cost-effectivenesss– with the several cars covered by this tool, the 4.3 data code meanings and other unique enhancements, the Actron CP9599 U-Scan OBD II and CAN Code Scanner is still being sold for a song. Though its price is relatively higher than certain tools around, its users agree on one fact, it beats the competitors hands down in several aspects.
Things We Liked
The jury is out; this is a great machine which will serve you well. Some advantages worth mentioning here include;
1. It is timely- the manner of time saving measures in the process of scanning and the relay of data when it comes to the Actron CP9599 is amazing. With the U-check and the true link feature, you get any data from any vehicle quickly.
2. Wider user coverage- with its wireless connection feature and the ability to work on any form of phone device, this is the most accommodative OBD II scanner in the market. This is the main reason why it is seen to be compatible with several cars.
3. Large code coverage- with its data base having the capacity to get meanings for over 4 million data trouble codes through it code connect feature, it's your guess as mine that the amount of codes this tool can cover is tremendous. This makes it a tool worth looking upon when in need of something reliable.
Things We Didn't Like
1. Risk of bugging- the wireless connection feature of its U-scan function is in most cases prone to the effects of several bugs. In some instances, it may not therefore efficiently give the intended code meanings this putting the whole trouble code correction in jeopardy.
2. May require other additional software- the efficient use of Actron CP9599 U-Scan OBD II is found to depend on purchase of other advanced software packages which in most cases is not readily available. It thus makes the user resort to other devices.
3. Its use is costly - the costs of purchase, the other additional enabling software which may even not be available are all seen to be quite user unfriendly.
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The Actron CP9599 is a great machine which will be worth looking at in the near future. More still requires to be done by the manufacturer however in the areas of making its use as open as possible. If luck is on you, this great machine will work great without having to develop some serious effects which derail its performance. It is worthy catch if you are a mechanic.
However, do not keep this tool alone, have some side plan should there be a problem especially when the U check feature is bugged. There are even cheaper OBD II scan tools which are known to work more efficiently than this. If the company worked on some of the weaknesses, then this is bound to be the tool of the coming days.
How to install and use
The OBD scanner is known for its wireless efficiency and will work on your android, iphone or any kind of Smartphone. The most basic part is to down load the U-scan application which is found from many open source websites. When this is done, the U-scan is then activated through plugging the smart phone to the vehicle OBD port using a USB cable. The Smartphone is then connected to the vehicle and the process of scan begins.
No device is free from some minor faults and the Actron CP9599 U-Scan OBD II and CAN Code Scanner being a new device has some teething problems to take care of. Those who have used the device have a good word for is efficiency.
In most cases, some people give skewed opinions, so you only need to try it out. Go get yours and try if you are tired of the other OBD II tools at your disposal. Maybe you will be jumping up and down, praising the manufacturer.


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Four designers from leading practices share their views on flooring: what they specify and why, their priorities and favourites
Jasper Sanders
Jasper Sanders, Design Director at Jasper Sanders + Partners, believes that flooring can set the tone for a project, and is a vital component in effective zoning of busy spaces…
Jasper Sanders, design director at Jasper Sanders + Partners
How integral to the success of a project is the flooring?
It is the one surface in the space that all activity takes place on. Its performance, sound absorbency or reflection – an echo can be powerful – and robustness can contribute to how a space can feel. Visually, it can sit in the background or it can be a device to create different zone settings. Floor surfaces are a critical ingredient in creating successful places for people.
Our New Bridewell student residential project in Bristol was an experiment in flooring design. It was a continuous finish that extended across all of the social spaces. We also zoned the different activity areas by intensifying the pattern in those spaces. It made for a fun and interesting space that contributed positively to the identity of the scheme.
What type of flooring do you specify most often?
We specify a lot of vinyl and are looking to use the more recyclable Marmoleum floor covering from Forbo on some projects coming up. We like to find unusual and exciting ways to use existing finishes or potentially use new products coming to the market.
What's the best value to be had in the flooring market right now?
Forbo Flooring Systems' products are great value and extremely robust. We're experimenting with making our own patterns with Bolon woven vinyl right now, which is very exciting.
What types of flooring would be top of your wish list?
We prefer natural products that are self-finished, but practicalities of cost and longevity mean that we always have to balance the choices we make. We still love timber and are looking to use a light-stained, wide oak plank on a scheme.
Tony Wilks, Gensler
A Design Director at Gensler, Tony Wilks has been creating and building brands for more than 20 years. Specialising in design, he has worked globally, with brands such as Adidas, NatWest, Google and Vodafone. He explains the key part flooring can play in any project and talks us through an innovative way of using the ground beneath our feet as an effective means of communication…
Tony Wilks, Gensler
What can specifiers do to exploit the potential of creative flooring, both in terms of design ideas and material choices?
Flooring can play a pivotal role in creating engagement in any space, whether delivering brand communication or acting as wayfinding. We can consider various types of products that offer a graphic aesthetic, whether using tile to create imagery or typography, wooden flooring with inlays that create graphic patterns or wayfinding devices, or taking advantage of the unfinished nature of raised flooring as appropriate with powerful graphics to bring focus or tactility to a space.
In a project for British Land, Gensler used bold floor graphics to demonstrate distinct types of space
Materiality can add another dimension to the design process, considering where to create focal or ambient spaces, high-dwell or stop spaces may drive material choice, whether for durability or tactility.
Can you tell us about the recent project you did for British Land?
British Land wanted to create a brand and event that offered SMEs the opportunity to create a work environment tailored to their individual needs. We were asked to create an event that communicated the shift in future workplace mobility.
Considering time frame, budget and space, we created a bold, impactful floor graphic that demonstrated the distinct types of space plans that future tenants could choose from. We saw the raw, raised-floor finish as an opportunity to graphically bring the space together and create impact.
We used the raised floor as a mechanism to deliver graphic communication around the flexibility of space types that potential tenants could choose from. It's not often we have the option to use flooring as a way of communicating visually, usually due to material restraints such as carpet tiles – so we considered this an opportunity to use the floor to bring some continuity and to convey a message in an engaging and fun way.
In terms of 'Tomorrow's World' thinking, how could things develop in terms of innovative flooring ideas in commercial/retail environments?
We should be considering flooring as more than just a way to deliver an aesthetic or functional use. In a world where technology is developing so rapidly, the potential for fl ooring to deliver enhanced user experiences is boundless.
This could include kinetic energy to power environments, embedded heating elements to lower energy consumption, or to run electrical current to wireless links that charge everything, can really transform the way we engage with buildings
Oliver Heath, Interface
Oliver Heath, architectural designer and biophilic design ambassador for Interface, says that references to nature in flooring choices can bring huge benefits in both user value and visual impact…
How integral to the success of a project is the flooring?
There have been clear developments in workplace design over recent years, from the removal of cubical workstations, to open-plan offices created to promote collective thinking and the sharing of ideas. With this, the creation of a holistic mix of spaces and zones that support mental and physical wellbeing, and social and private activity, is ever more important. Flooring plays an essential role in this zoning process as it offers a single and unbroken surface unlike any other that a designer can add thought and creativity to.
Playful hexagonal cubicles off er spaces for children to relax in
What types of flooring do you specify most often?
No two projects are the same in size, spatial layout or requirement. What is important is the ability to add variation and creativity into any space. I often use a mix of carpeted and solid surfaces to create clear circulation routes within areas, and to delineate environments designed for focus, concentration, sociability or activity.
What's the best value to be had in the flooring market right now?
The term 'value' depends entirely on one's financial and environmental perspective. In both of these, my designs take a wider, longer-term approach to value. For me, it is essential that we factor in both a carbon-centric and human-centred approach, combined with good design and practicality.
What types of flooring would be top of your wish list?
As a biophilic designer, there is tangible financial value for my clients in using materials that improve the human connection to nature as a means to reduce stress and aid recuperation. Research from Interface's report Human Spaces found that individuals who work in environments that incorporate natural elements, such as greenery and sunlight, report a 15 per cent higher level of wellbeing than those who work in environments devoid of nature. Designers can use this information to demonstrate that nature-inspired design not only looks beautiful but can increase employee productivity and creativity, reduce rates of absenteeism and presenteeism, and have a real economic benefit on the bottom line for businesses.
What recent projects have you been involved with that included innovative or unusual flooring solutions?
We recently completed a small project at The Garden School in Hackney, London. The school offers education for two to 16-year-olds with highly specialised provisions for learners with autism. The project involved creating a recuperation room leading off from the usual noise and bustle of the adjacent playground – a place where the children experience a lot of stress.
Using flooring from Interface's biophilic Human Nature and Net Effect ranges, alongside a range of nature inspired colours, textures and patterns, we created a space that reconnects students to the natural world. The main floor is zoned to separate the main circulation space and an interactive nature feature. A carpeted window seat offers safe views of the playground, along with an abundance of rejuvenating natural light. Playful hexagonal cubicles also offer a space for children to relax in and restore their mental energy. And with their varying pile-heights, Interface's textured carpets provide tactile references to nature – key to helping de-stress, energise and relax.
Andy Warnerlacey, HOK London
Andy Warnerlacey, practice leader for interiors at HOK London, explains how choosing the best material combinations can ensure that a project strikes the right chord…
Andy Warnerlacey, HOK London
Which has been your favourite recent flooring project?
HOK designed the Bute Mills project in Luton for Youthscape, a local charity focused on helping at-risk youth. This pro bono project provided us with a unique opportunity to pull together a rich combination of floor finishes to complement the 929 sq m turn-of-the-century grain warehouse. A blue steel chequer plate at the new entrance (the original opening for hoisting goods) provides a link to the industrial heritage of the building. This industrial materiality is extended into the reception and conference rooms with engineered, recycled, timber boards from Tedd Todd. The expectation is for each board to develop its own patina and character over time.
A rich combination of floor finishes were pulled together for the Youthscape charity to complement the vintage building
Elsewhere, a woven vinyl from Chilewich maintains the flooring aesthetic with a more welcoming, hospitality feel in common gathering areas. In the kitchen and meeting areas, retro black and white ceramic tiles from Johnson provide a whimsical element. The hot-pink Kimpton studded rubber floor on the central staircase echoes the shade of Youthscape's logo and links the floors together. Interface carpet is used in the office space to soften the acoustic profile of the space.
A hot-pink studded rubber floor from Kimpton echoes the colour of the charity's logo
How integral to the success of a project is the flooring?
Like keys in musical compositions, the flooring provides the foundation for any interior scheme. Everything – literally and figuratively – rests on the floor finish. It sets the conceptual direction, creates the mood of the design and responds most directly to the intended purpose of the space. From a multisensory perspective, it is the only surface finish the user is always in contact with. Flooring also has a significant impact on the acoustic character of the space. In environments where the light is at a high level, flooring's light-reflective properties can have a direct impact on the perceived visual weight of the ceiling.
A retro black and white ceramic tile floor from Johnson is used in the kitchen and meeting areas
What types of flooring do you specify most often?
Timber is the most sustainable and versatile of all flooring materials. From high-end parquet panels with intricate marquetry details to recycled industrial planking or exceptionally durable end-grain blocks, each iteration provides character and contributes to different conceptual design approaches.
What innovative or creative flooring products have you seen or specified recently, and which types of flooring would be top of your wish list?
The Bolon Blend rugs with their vinyl and wool blend look amazing, especially when layered on top of one another. As for the wish list, each of these offers a different tactile response: NexGen aluminium decking, recycled leather, Quartz carpet.


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In case of an alarm, these are the people we will contact and the order in which we will call them. Our policy is to first call the premises, and if unable to make contact with anyone, to dispatch Police/Fire and then go through the contact list. Please note if you would like the order of phone numbers changed (such as calling your cell phone before calling Police/Fire). You may wish to include alternate phone numbers for you (cell phone, work phone) and people who can meet the Police or Fire Dept. at this address. Be sure to tell these people you have put them on this list. You should instruct them on how to reset your alarm system. These should be key holders. (Relative, trusted friend, neighbor….)
User Codes are 4-digit numbers used to turn your system on and off. Pick a number that you will remember. Passwords are words or other code used to prove you or someone else belongs there, in case of an accidental alarm. When we receive an alarm, we will call the premises first. Make sure to answer the phone and give the proper password, or call us, giving your password to cancel the alarm. If we have no contact with anyone at the premises, or the wrong password is given, we will call the Police or Fire Dept. (depending on the type of alarm) and then contact your Emergency Contact List. You may have or assign more than one user code and/or password. Note that codes cannot be consecutive numbers.


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In the global markets, it often becomes difficult for an e-commerce startup to take an informed decision when it comes to choose a wholesale distributor. This is mainly because of the fact that most of such companies are not sure about what they intend to sell. To help these businesses in particular and all businesses in general on this front, ECpages discusses ten essential tips on how to find a wholesale distributor in USA.
Tip #1: Understand the Distribution Channels of Your Industry
After a product leaves the manufacturing facility, it may reach the retailer in many ways. Different wholesalers serve different markets, and hence a clear understanding of industry-specific distribution channels and knowledge of the exact position of a business in its supply chain help in finding the appropriate wholesale distributor for online or retail businesses.
To find a wholesale distributor in USA - one of the largest global markets - it is necessary to know the different wholesaler types. They can be broadly categorized into four groups, namely, Manufacturers, Importers (or Exclusive Distributors), Wholesalers (or Regional Distributors), and Jobbers (also known as Wagon Peddlers). Every product-industry have distribution channels that are unique to it.
It can be observed that, along its growth curve, a small business starts by purchasing from smaller wholesalers by paying a premium, and gradually pays lesser prices while purchasing from bigger wholesalers as it ascends the supply chain by virtue of growth.
Tip #2: First Try the Manufacturer
In case a business sells branded items, it is always a better idea to directly approach its manufacturer in order to tap the source itself. However, manufacturers generally choose to sell only if their Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) specifications are complied with. If the buyer is much smaller in comparison to the manufacturer, the latter might sell only through distribution channels that are already established in the market. In that case, asking them for a distributors list would be helpful.
At any point of time, while trying to search for a wholesale distributor in USA, it is important to keep the number of middlemen at a minimum. This would in turn lower costs, increase profitability, and enhance competitiveness.
Tip #3: Productively Contact a Wholesale Supplier
In your attempt to select a wholesale distributor in USA, if you have obtained a list of wholesalers from the manufacturer, you might contact each of them with a focus on MOQs and the wholesale prices. In order to get relevant responses, you would need to maintain honesty about your requirements and also your communications have to be precise, specific and friendly.
Tip #4: Search on Google for Wholesalers
Searching on Google in order to find a wholesale distributor in USA is a great idea. You can start by researching with certain basic search terms and then, going deeper, you would probably refine your product search. You could conduct searches for world like wholesale and distributor and use additional keywords relevant to your products. Names of products and brands can also be used as search terms.
Next, each result has to be probed for the link called wholesale account. Alternatively, you need to look for email addresses and phone numbers. If these information are unavailable or cannot be found easily, it is advisable to conduct a WHOIS search which could provide the contact information of the website.
Tip #5: Search on eBay for Wholesale Lots
Another popular distribution channel through which certain retailers as well as small wholesalers would sell your products is eBay. Its target audience mainly being retail consumers, eBay offers wholesale options that are highly suitable for retailers having low volumes. However, for startups, eBay serves as a launchpad for venturing into ecommerce and starting product shipments. Apart from letting you find a wholesale distributor in USA, it also allows you to contact it in order to clinch better deals along with cheaper rates.
Tip #6: Check Leading B2B Marketplaces
While searching for a wholesale distributor in USA, you can check leading B2B marketplaces where you can find huge databases that contain categorical lists of wholesalers from different sectors and geographies. ECpages, being a leading USA based online B2B directory, can help you significantly in narrowing down your searches and finding specific wholesalers that would meet your requirements. Other notable marketplaces that serve as effective B2B platforms are Alibaba.com (China), BuyerZone (USA), GlobalSources (USA), EC21 (Korea), and BusyTrade (Hong Kong), to name a few.
A Google Alert can also be set up for required search items in order to receive notifications for both existing and new companies that might not have been found through preliminary research.
Tip #7: Join Different Industry Groups and Professional Networks
Networking plays a very important role in determining your success in finding a wholesale distributor in USA. The need for networking is so acute because retailers, in general, try to avoid sharing information about their supply chain with competitors. Under such circumstances, networking helps in finding the wholesalers that fit your requirements optimally. It can be done effectively by participating in different online forums, subscribing to various industry newsletters, building LinkedIn profile and enhancing professional network in general. Networking would also allow you easier access to new resources, channels and opportunities.
Tip #8: Subscribe to Trade Publications of Your Industry
As discussed above, a smart way to find a wholesale distributor in USA and stay updated on the developments within your industry would be to subscribe to as many magazines and newsletters from your industry as possible. This is because of the simple fact that all advertisers in those publications would either be product manufacturers or distributors trying to gain access to you. As a matter of fact, these magazines and newsletters, by virtue of containing huge volumes of relevant industry information along with addresses, contact numbers and websites, would act as invaluable resources.
Tip #9: Attend Trade Shows
By now, we have already pointed out that despite being a complex job, finding a wholesale distributor in USA is not too difficult if smart measures are adopted. Along with the above initiatives, it is necessary for owners and representatives of a business to attend trade shows to meet people, make connections, and gain valuable industry information, and in turn pave ways to grow their business. These events generally target retailers who can have face-to-face discussions with manufacturers as well as wholesalers and gather relevant and accurate information.
Tip #10: Always Remember, To Err is Human
Finally, it must be noted that the first wholesaler that you associate with, might not remain your vendor permanently. Perfect supply chains can created only through continuous evolution that involves trials and errors. It would be wise to persevere even in the face of unfavorable conditions. Even if certain wholesalers don't allow you much profit margin, you would always be able to find another wholesale distributor in USA who would provide your a better room for profits so that you could strengthen the bottom line of your business.
These ten tips have precisely covered all aspects that need to be focused on while finding a wholesale distributor in USA. The same strategies can be adopted to search for wholesalers in other geographies as well. However, it would be necessary to factor in intrinsic properties of any market while initiating the search activities, because certain products are specific to niche markets.
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The federal government runs a disability benefits program via the Social Security Administration (SSA). The program is designed to offer financial assistance to people that become disabled and unable to work and earn a living. Disability benefits cover the everyday living expenses as well as medical bills.
It is quite common for people to be denied disability benefits. So, if you ever feel that your application was wrongfully denied, you should consider hiring a disability lawyer to help you appeal the decision by the SSA. You should still hire an attorney if it's your first time applying since he/she will ensure that everything is done right. The following is a description of how disability attorneys work.
Initial Review
If your disability benefits application has been denied by the SSA and you have chosen to appeal, the first thing you should consider is researching the disability attorneys in your area. You should also do research to find a disability attorney in your area even if it is your first time applying.
Once you settle on a particular law firm to work with, you should call their office, and they will conduct an initial review of the case. The lawyer looks at the particulars of your case and the reason for denial before making the decision to represent you.
Disability attorneys typically only accept cases with higher chances of success, so if you donât have a strong case, they might reject it.
Gathering Medical Evidence
To gain access to your medical records for the purpose of gathering evidence, you will be required to sign a medical privacy release allowing your lawyer to do exactly that. The lawyer will also contact your treating doctor to get written statements about your condition. The lawyer might even recommend that you undergo a consultative examination.
Pre-Hearing Meeting
If your initial claim was denied, the lawyer will hold a pre-hearing meeting before your hearing with the Social Security Administration to determine whether your case was wrongfully terminated. During the pre-hearing meeting, your lawyer will go over some of the potential questions that you will be asked. The pre-hearing meeting is also held for people applying for the first time to help familiarize themselves with the process.
Developing Theory for the Case
Prior to the hearing, the lawyer will develop a theory for the reasons for your disability and use this as a strategy for presenting your case in court. The possible theories for the disability include having a condition that meets a disability listing, being unable to perform even sedentary jobs, and being unable to perform your prior jobs.
The lawyer in most disability cases is only paid after you win the case. You will be required to sign a contingency fee stating that the SSA will pay the lawyer if you win the case. The money paid to the lawyer comes out of the back-payment amount. The lawyer is typically paid about 25 percent of the lump sum, up to $6,000.
Filing or appealing a disability claim can be quite challenging especially if you don't know what steps to follow. Fortunately, there are disability lawyers to help you out. Based on the description of what disability attorneys actually do as shown here, you can now see why it is important to hire one to represent you.


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More and more IT shops are validating the benefits of desktop and server virtualization, from energy efficiency to better resource utilization. But if you're still leery of forking over big dollars for the technology, there are some low-cost and no-cost ways to give virtualization a try.
Virtualization freebies are available both from the open source community and from vendors such as Microsoft and VMware. Here's a sampling:
Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2
A virtualization environment for Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, Windows XP Professional Edition and Windows XP Service Pack 2. It works on x86 servers or workstations and is available in 32- or 64-bit versions.
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As it has for years, the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office will step up DWI and traffic enforcement on Halloween night, Thursday Oct. 31, for the protection of trick-or-treaters and adult party-goers, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.
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"Let's all try to have fun that night,'' Sheriff Pohlmann said.
Capt. Charles Borchers, director of community relations and the Neighborhood Watch programs for the Sheriff's Office, emphasized that, "Children and their escorts who are trick-or-treating should be especially careful in areas where there are still vacant properties,'' in St. Bernard Parish.
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|Central Luzon (Region III)
|Balanga City
|• Type
|Province of the Philippines
|• Governor
|Albert S. Garcia (NUP)
|• Vice Governor
|Efren Dominic E. Pascual, Jr. (LP)
|• Total
|1,372.98 km2 (530.11 sq mi)
|Area rank
|72nd out of 80
|Population (2010)[2]
|• Total
|• Rank
|40th out of 80
|• Density
|500/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
|• Density rank
|8th out of 80
|• Independent cities
|• Component cities
|• Municipalities
|• Barangays
|• Districts
|1st and 2nd districts of Bataan
|• Ethnic groups
|Tagalog (88%), Kapampangan (4%), Ilocano (2%), Others (3%)
|• Languages
|Tagalog, Kapampangan, English
|Time zone
|ZIP Code
|2100 - 2114
|Dialing code
|ISO 3166 code
Bataan (/bɑːtɑːˈɑːn/) is a province of the Philippines occupying the whole portion of the Bataan Peninsula on Luzon. The province is part of the Central Luzon region. The capital of Bataan is Balanga City and it is bordered by the provinces of Zambales and Pampanga to the north. The peninsula faces the South China Sea to the west and Subic Bay to the north-west, and encloses Manila Bay to the east.
The Battle of Bataan is famous in history as one of the last stands of American and Filipino soldiers before they were overwhelmed by the Japanese forces in World War II. The Bataan Death March was named for this province, where the infamous march started. This is also the location of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant located in the Municipality of Morong.
The Bataan Peninsula is a rocky extension of the Zambales Mountains, on Luzon in the Philippines. It separates the Manila Bay from the South China Sea. The peninsula features Mount Natib (elevation Script error: No such module "convert".) in the north and the Mariveles Mountains in the south, which includes Mount Samat, the location of the historical marker for the Bataan Death March.
Mariveles, at the southern tip, can be reached via jet ferry plying the Mariveles-to-Manila route that has an approximate travel time of 40 minutes.
Bataan is politically subdivided into 11 municipalities and 1 component city.
In 1647, Dutch naval forces landed in country in an attempt to seize the islands from Spain. The Dutch massacred the people of Abucay in Bataan.
Historian Cornelio Bascara documents that the province of Bataan was established in January 11, 1757 by Governor-General Pedro Manuel Arandia out of territories belonging to Pampanga and the corregimiento of Mariveles which, at the time, included Maragondon, Cavite across the Manila Bay.[3]
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Shortly after the Japanese Army invaded the country in December 1941, the combined US and Filipino forces were being gradually overrun and General Douglas MacArthur moved his troops to the Bataan Peninsula in an attempt to hold out until a relief force could be sent from the US. Japanese forces started a siege of the peninsula on January 7, 1942, and launched an all-out assault on April 3, a few months after the Battle of the Points. The majority of the American and Filipino forces surrendered on April 9 and were forced to march more than a Script error: No such module "convert". from Bataan to Tarlac, which became known as the Bataan Death March.
|Population census of Bataan
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|Source: National Statistics Office[2]
|This section does not cite any references or sources. (May 2015)
Various religious groups are exercised by the people but Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion comprising 85% of Bataan population, in fact Bataan has some of the most beautiful historical Catholic Churches in the country. Aglipayan as well as several Christian faiths are the minority.
- TESDA Provincial and Regional Training Center (Orion and Mariveles)
- Acuña Welding School - Hermosa
- Bataan Maritime Institute-Balanga
- Jose Rizal Institute - Orion and Orani
- DSOB - Holy Rosary Parochial Institute - Orani
- DSOB - St. John Academy - Dinaluphihan
- DSOB - St.Peter Of Verona Academy - Hermosa
- DSOB - St. Catherine of Siena Academy - Samal
- DSOB - St. Michael the Archangel Academy - Orion
- DSOB - St. Nicholas Catholic School - Mariveles
- DSOB - St. James Catholic School of Morong - Morong
- DSOB - Blessed Regina Protmann Catholic School - Mariveles
- AMA Computer Learning Center – Balanga
- Asia Pacific College of Advanced Studies
- Bataan Heroes Memorial College - Balanga
- TWI, Bethel Bible College Extension - DFS, Balanga
- Thy Word International Bible College Extension - Camaya, Mariveles
- Bataan Peninsula State University
- Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Abucay
- EastWoods Professional College of Science and Technology (formerly SOFTNET College of Science and Technology)
- Microcity Computer College
- Philippine Women's University - CDCEC Bataan
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Mariveles
- St. Joseph College's of Balanga
- Tomas del Rosario College - Balanga
- Bataan Montessori School, Incorporated - Balanga
- The Peninsula School, Incorporated - Limay
- Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific - Mariveles
- Bataan Christian School - Pilar
- Limay Polytechnic College- Limay
- Northridge Montessori School - Pilar
- Llamas Memorial Institute - Mariveles
- BEPZ Multinational School (formerly Jose Abad Santos Memorial School(JASMS)) - Mariveles
- Bataan National High School (formerly Arellano Memorial (Bataan) High School) - Balanga
- Mountain View Village School (MVVS) - Mariveles
- Mariveles National High School-Poblacion-Mariveles
- Mariveles National High School - Cabcaben - Mariveles
- Cabcaben Elementary School - Mariveles
- Eastwoods College of Science and Technology- Dinalupihan
- College of Subic Montessori - Dinalupihan
Tourist attractions
Historical places
- First Abucay Catholic Church (The 411-year old Church, 3rd oldest church in the Philippines)
- Mount Samat - Shrine of Valor (Pilar, Bataan)
- Zero Kilometre Death March Marker (Mariveles)
- Bataan First Line of Defense (Layac, Dinalupihan)
- Bataan Death March Marker (Orani)
- Virgen Milagrosa Del Rosario del Pueblo de Orani Shrine (Formerly Holy Rosary Parish Church) (Orani)
Natural places of interest
- Bataan National Park
- Roosevelt Protected Landscape
- Ambon-ambon(Lumutan) Falls (Binukawan, Bagac)
- Dunsulan Falls
- Pasukulan Falls (Abucay, Bataan)
- Sibul Spring (Abucay, Bataan)
- Balong Anito (Mariveles, Bataan)
- San Miguel Mountain Peak (Mariveles, Bataan)
- Mount Mariveles
- Tarak Ridge (Mariveles, Bataan)
- Mount Natib (Orani, Bataan)
- Camaya Coast (Mariveles, Bataan)
- Anvaya Cove (Morong, Bataan)
Schools, Colleges and Universities
- Colegio de San Juan de Letran(Abucay, Bataan)
- Bataan Peninsula State University(Balanga, Dinalupihan, Bnas, Orani)
- Tomas del Rosario College(Balanga, Bataan)
- Eastwoods Professional College of Science and Technology (Balanga, Dinalupihan, Mariveles)
Notable people from Bataan
- Gary David (Dinalupihan) - PBA multi-awarded player
- Pedro Tuazon (Balanga) - Solicitor General of the Philippines- 1921
- Kerby Raymundo (Orion) - PBA multi-awarded player, power forward, member of the Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants and the Philippines national basketball team.
- Romi Garduce (Balanga) - mountain climber who reached Mount Everest.
- Mel Tiangco (Pilar) - popular television newscaster and television host; head of GMA Kapuso foundation.
- Manuel C. Herrera (Pilar) - a deputy tanod bayan (Ombudsman at present) during the Marcos regime and later, head of the prosecution panel in the Benigno Aquino, Jr. murder case that led to the EDSA Revolution of 1986. And then became one of the justices of the Court of Appeals from 1987 to 1997, and chair of the National Unification Commission
- Tomas del Rosario (Orani)- a Filipino judge and statesman who served as the first governor of the province of Bataan from 1903 to 1905. He is remembered for advocating the separation of church and state
- Cayetano Arellano (Orion) - The first Supreme Court Chief Justice of the Republic of the Philippines.
- Chad Peralta from Pinoy Dream Academy
- Jackie Rice (Dinalupihan) - Filipina actress who won the title of Ultimate Female Survivor on the third season of Startstruck.
- Tomas Pinpin (Abucay) - A printer, writer and publisher, was also the first Filipino printer and is sometimes referred as the "Patriarch of Filipino Printing."
- Luz Banson (Balanga) - Was the wife of Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay and was the seventh First Lady of the Philippines, she was also remembered as one of the most admired First Ladies and distinguished herself for her warmth and simplicity
- Felicito Payumo (Dinalupihan) - Chairman of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority from 1998-2004.
- Janine Tugonon (Orion) - Binibining Pilipinas 2011 1st Runner-Up and Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Universe
- Evangeline Pascual (Orani) - Actress and First Runner-Up Miss World 1973.
- Merceditas Gutierrez (Samal) - assumed the Office of the Ombudsman on December 1, 2005 as the first female to head the post
- Manuel Bamba Villar Jr. (Orion) - Senator, Republic of the Philippines
See also
- Bataan Provincial Expressway
- Geography of the Philippines
- List of radio stations in Bataan
- Petron Corporation (formerly known as Bataan Refining Corporation)
- Provinces of the Philippines
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Balanga
- ^ "List of Provinces". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities" (PDF). 2010 Census and Housing Population. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ^ Cornelio R. Bascara. 2010. A History of Bataan (1587-1900). UST Publishing
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Our qualified dental assistants have been carefully trained by Dr. Love, and are all licensed in radiology, expanded functions, and orthodontics. Their gentle and caring manner makes patients feel comfortable, and their expanded qualifications optimize patient care.
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The instruction video voice-over should be done by a woman, so that customers know it's easy. Even a woman can do it!
Client: So, the gays are pretty popular now, huh?
Me: Homosexuality is more widely accepted, yeah.
Client: OK… I need you to put a rainbow on each of our products. They will buy anything with rainbows on it.
This little fa***t is really getting on my nerves, pay him before I do something stupid, Alisha make sure he does not get another job offer, let's break out the Hounds and teach this little q***r a lesson……..Jill I will handle this little boy REAL GOOD, I notice the little f*g didn't cc me on this one….
A client who accidently CC'd me.
*Editor's note: I censored some of the language. My apologies for having illicit language appear in our subscribers feed.


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5 Ways to Gain a Competitive Advantage: The Importance of Continuous Learning and Personal Development
One of the surest ways to gain a competitive advantage is by learning how to make the most of your time. Through continuous learning and personal development, you can keep up with, and get on top of, your job, career, and field of expertise…. Read more


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Hola! Welcome to this week's Risky Retreat! Here you can find a teaser of the romance, drama, and suspense that flow through my pages when I write. Even though this is only a teaser it will still feed your need to read. Some of these stories are coming soon, some are available now, and some are simply free short stories I wanted to share with you! Enjoy and don't forget to check back in two weeks for the next Risky Retreat!
Trouble In Paradise
"I left my netbook in the car can you go get it for me?" Victoria asked.
"Yeah," Shay said.
They were upstairs in the master bedroom of Joshua and Victoria's condo. Victoria needed to get online and do some research on clients she had been studying with Caroline and put together a report on ways to help a client in certain situations. She hadn't been able to completely focus on her work because of all of the drama going on in her personal life. It was getting out of hand. She had been in Chicago all of two weeks and everything had went from good to bad, real quick. She had a feeling it wasn't over. Before she could get the thought out of mind she heard Shay scream,
Victoria jumped up off the bed and ran to the steps.
"VICTORIA GET DOWN HERE!" Shay screamed.
"What was it now?" Victoria said.
When she got to the bottom of the steps she realized Shay wasn't calling her from inside the house. She ran outside, Shay was standing by the passenger door of Victoria's Cadillac. She walked over to her.
Shay stared up at her blankly.
"Your stalker has left her mark," she said.
Victoria's mouth dropped as she read the words
"WATCH YOUR BACK" in red lipstick on the side of her new Cadillac.
"I just know she didn't," Victoria said. Victoria walked around to the back of the car studying every part of it. There was nothing wrong with the back, she continued to walk around to the driver's side and she gasped.
"I didn't even look over there," Shay said, "What is it?"
"The word 'MUTT!' I'm guessing this was supposed to go together. 'WATCH YOUR BACK MUTT!'"
Shay walked to the driver's side and cringed. She looked at Victoria,
"What you want to do V? We can get this chick. She deserves to get dropped like a bad habit. I'm down with you, what's up, we can take this to the hood, this heifer don't want it, I'm telling you V lets go."
"I know you not gone let her keep picking with you like you scared after you done whooped her once! You need to put the smack down on her again."
Victoria looked at her. "What you want me to do, kill her? I have already put her in the hospital and she still acting like this. I mean this rat is a total psycho."
She turned to walk in the house and Shay was on her heels.
"Hey, she can be a psycho all she wants but she still can get slap back every time she comes incorrect. This don't make no since girl. What type of person comes all this way to keep stuff going after she done been put in the hospital? I'll tell ya what kind, the kind that wants to get put back in the hospital again, and again after that! I didn't come all this way to get caught up in no senseless drama, I came for moral support but there is no way I'm about to sit around and let her harass you and do nothing about it."
By now they had walked back into the house, Shay was following behind Victoria ranting and raving about Danielle, they didn't realize Danielle was already in the house. She hadn't gone anywhere; she wrote her note on Victoria's car in her red lipstick then slid into the side entrance when Victoria went flying down the steps to marvel at her artwork. She had Leon's forty-five and it was about to get serious. She was a black woman gone mad. She wasn't psychotic she was mad, pissed off is what she was, and she was about to show them just how mad she could be. Shay was still ranting and raving about slapping somebody back when Danielle stepped into view.
"What the…?" Shay said and reached for her purse.
"OOO no I wouldn't do that if I were you," Danielle said raising the forty-five so it could be seen.
"This is some major bull," Shay said.
"I know right," Danielle snickered. "And you were talking all that trash, my beef isn't with you Shay but since you talk a lot I should shoot you anyway."
Shay swallowed hard. She did not come all the way to Chicago to get shot, or killed that's for sure. She didn't know how she would get to her purse but she would have to get it, bullets flying between her and all. She couldn't go out just standing here and she had a 380 of her own in her purse that she had been to the gun range with. Victoria had weapons all in her closet but there was no way to get to them now. She would be better off trying to go for her purse then the closet.
"What do you want Danielle?" Victoria asked.
Danielle looked at Victoria like she was dumb, deaf, and stupid. "Do you really have to ask?"
"Well why don't you take him then, you want him so bad take him. Oh wait, you can't because he's a grown man not a child and he doesn't want to go with you."
Danielle turned her aim from Shay to Victoria.
"Trick, what you don't know is I will shoot you, right between the eyes without blinking, so I suggest you stop bumping those pretty little gums and shut up."
Victoria tried not to sweat but she had to be real, the girl was crazy.
"Now I didn't come over here to kill you but I will, because I hate you and even though I'm not supposed to have hatred in my heart, I hate you. I just can't shake how much I hate you so I'm expressing it this way. I told you to watch your back and you didn't even do that. I don't know what to tell you. You've been warned."
"Well what now rookie, get this over with, you might think you're intimidating but you're not!" Victoria taunted.
Danielle crossed the room in two strides and smacked her with the butt of the gun twice, Victoria hit the floor and Shay tried to make a run for her purse and felt the barrel of Danielle's gun on the side of her face.
"Didn't I say my beef is not with you Shay, tisk tisk, now I'm going to have to shoot you."
"Danielle what are you doing?" Danielle turned to see who had addressed her and of course it was Joshua. "MMMM," she said, "my man is home.
Hey baby, you're just in time for the party!" she said. "Is anybody with you?"
"No," he said.
"Don't play, I know Dantae's with you so tell him to come on in," she said getting serious.
"He's not with me; he dropped me off and went to the store."
Joshua looked at Victoria; she was sitting against the wall bleeding from her forehead. Danielle had the gun up to Shay's head. She pointed for Joshua to come in and take a seat. Joshua knew what he would have to do; he would have to play the soft role. He knew Danielle and she would only fight fire with fire.
"Baby, he said looking at her, this isn't you. What are you doing?"
She turned her nose up and frowned.
"Oh please don't try to play me, because I don't have a problem shooting your mutt over here."
She turned the gun back to Victoria. She had the hardest look in her eyes. He had never seen it. He didn't know this Danielle and he had to keep it together or she would probably kill them all and turn the gun on herself. She looked mad enough to do it.
"What do you mean, I never said you weren't, I just said we were moving on. Look how long have we been in each other lives, of course you're my baby, so what are you doing?"
Danielle felt confused. She looked around.
"Don't act like you don't know I'm in love with you and you just push me to the curve and moved here with this stray and what does she have that I don't!" she yelled.
Shay moved and Danielle slapped her with the gun. Shay hit the floor. Joshua stepped closer to Danielle. If he could get her attention off of the girls at least they would be safe. It worked. Danielle focused on Joshua she held the gun up at him with unsteady hands.
"Stop!" she yelled. "Don't come any closer I swear I will pull this trigger!"
Joshua stood still. "Please calm down," he said in a pleading gesture. "You didn't have to bring it to this point Danielle. I get it, you're so in love with me that you have gone through extremes to get me, I'm honestly flattered, I never knew you loved me this way. Put that gun down girl, how you gonna hold that up at your man, how do you expect to take me back with you if you shoot me?"
She wondered if he was sincere. "I love you, she said. I always have, and you know how much," she said letting the gun fall just a little. "Why did you make me go through all of this? You know this is way past extreme for me, but what am I supposed to do when my whole life is threatened?"
Joshua tensed; he didn't know the girl was that in love with him. They're going to have to put her in a mental home, he thought, because she will hurt someone or herself. He just needed to do something or say something to get the gun out of her hands. He said the first thing that came to mind, "I love you girl."
At that moment Victoria tensed up and a single tear ran down her face. Danielle looked over at her and smirked.
"Told you trick," she said making a disgusting looking face.
Joshua didn't want to look at Victoria because his face would break and he would probably run to her.
"You love her, what do you mean you love this psycho?" Shay said.
Joshua said something before Danielle could focus on the comment Shay had made.
"So you're not going to tell me you love me?" he asked.
"I love you," she said, "with my entire heart and soul, baby you have no idea."
"Well put down that gun and come to me, I want to hold you but I can't with that gun in my face."
Danielle hesitated; she looked around the room again then started to put the gun down when Leon rounded the corner saying,
"Danielle what is taking you so long girl I'm not about to be sitting in the car waiting for you and you . . . ."
Danielle jumped and turned the gun toward Leon letting off a single shot. BANG! Victoria screamed and Joshua jumped at Danielle two more shots were let off. BANG! BANG! Someone screamed again and then it was quiet.
"JOSHUA!" Victoria screamed.
Shay grabbed her purse and pulled her gun out. Joshua had not responded.
"JOSHUA!" she yelled again.
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Striking the Balance Between Print and Online Content at Distripress
Publishers have heard and accepted that print is to be a brand's premium product going forward, but what does that mean in practical terms? And how can an understanding of that model lead to a reversal of the downward trends publishers are struggling to cope with?
I'm filing from Distripress, the international conference of press distribution, held this year in Brussels, where Juan Señor of London's Innovation Media Consulting Group unfolded the model his group has developed. Publishers will need both print and online content to succeed, he tells us: print as the haute couture to lead the brand and online as prêt-á-porter to carry it. The product you're sending down the catwalk is similar but not the same as the product hanging from the racks in the stores.
Any attempt to move from print to entirely digital is misguided, as the money is not moving and will not move to digital-only. Even today, 93% of publishing revenues globally still come from print. And publishers need the designer name of print to build and keep their audiences, just as they need the minute-by-minute updates of online to engage them. Print is for prestige, and digital is for the mass market. And what is provided in each format needs to change.
Print products will be thinner, will use less paper, but will provide more relevant value -- and not in the form of mere data. Humans simply cannot ingest any more data. Instead, we need to change both the content and architecture of print, moving to more journalism, more scoops, less opinion, more facts, more analysis, and more briefings.
The publications of the future will need two newsrooms, one for speed (mobile) and one for depth (print). It can't be done together, as they are two separate things. And separate -- but very, very close -- will be a business super desk for native advertising.
With reference to this model, Señor identifies the dominances of the present and future:
- Mobile will be the dominant platform.
- Video will be the dominant mode.
- Native advertising will be the dominant vehicle. Display ads are dead. Move on.
- Programmatic will be the dominant method.
- Data will dominate decisions.
As we begin to assimilate and apply these principals, Señor advises, let's also acknowledge that failure is overrated. Publishing is not the Silicon Valley, and while we need to move fast and reinvent ourselves, we can do so by applying principals that we have found to work, and by innovating in the context of these new understandings.
In short, we can preserve the old by bringing in the new, and realize that, for publishing, what has changed is both nothing -- and everything.
Linda Ruth, as president of PSCS Consulting (www.PSCSConsulting.com), offers communication companies worldwide the keys to magazine launches, search engine optimization and audience development online and at retail. She is a pioneer in the fields of Online Audience Optimization (OAO) and gamification for content publishers. Her books, "Internet Marketing for Magazine Publishers" ; "How to Market your Newsstand Magazine"; and "Secrets of SEO for Publishers" can be found on Amazon. Find her online at Google Plus, Magazine Dojo, LinkedIn, and Twitter @Linda_Ruth.


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We at FullStack are big on security and only allow SSH access to hosts by the IPs of our engineers. In AWS we create a single security group (SG) to allow SSH access. With the use VPNs, travel, and dynamic IPs it can some time be a pain to update a security group with your new IP. So I wrote a small python script using Boto3 that removes and updates a single ingress rule based on the description value. You just need to set the SG Id on line 5, and the value of the description on line 6 of the rule you want to update. We use a user name for the description value as it makes it easy to tell what rule belong to who.
Database restore with Elastic Beanstalk
So you have an Elastic Beanstalk environment with an RDS instance with automated backup and you just hosed your database and need to restore.
At first you may think this should be a quick and simple process until you try to restore your database. With RDS you can only restore a backup to a new instance. This seems reasonable until you figure out there's no way to change your RDS endpoint in your Beanstalk environment, or at least no solution was readily available in the documentation. You also can't create a new environment from an automated backup.
Here's the steps I used to solve this problem:
- Restore the database to a new RDS instance.
- Make a manual backup of this new RDS instance.
- Create a new Beanstalk environment using your manual RDS backup.
- Test to make sure everything is working as expected.
- Update URLs or DNS to make sure traffic is routed to your new environment.
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Because AHB is a part-time school, the connection between learning done in the classroom and learning done outside of the school day is a key aspect of each student's educational experience.
To that end, AHB teachers work with students and parents to create Projects and Practice that are relevant, meaningful, and appropriate for each child's ability. Such projects and practice are done at school and at home, with and without adult guidance, and are accompanied with support from the teachers to ensure that students and parents can be successful.
Projects and Practice work is provided and assigned as necessary throughout the week, and is often to be returned after the long weekend. Assignments are varied by classroom and by the specific skills that students are tackling in a given quarter. Students should be able to complete their Projects and Practice within a reasonable amount of time.
Ongoing reading and math skill development are a natural part of the growth of a lifelong learner and are expected to be a normal part of home routines beyond the Projects and Practice. Educational research (along with AHB's own experience) suggests that daily minimums of reading and math practice help keep students progressing through their development.
Parents and students are asked to communicate with teachers if they consistently require more time than expected to complete their work, or if they have any other questions about the amount and/or quality of the assignments. Because of the shorter amount of time in school, Projects and Practice are important to each student's success. Parents must commit to ensuring that their child is completing Projects and Practice and that their work is on-time, neat, complete, and representative of appropriate effort.
Parent Life
The beauty of a community school is that the community extends beyond the classroom. Many families at AHB forge bonds of friendship that last far beyond the Elementary and Middle Years that their kids are in school. We provide ample opportunities for families and parents to connect with each other throughout our school year.
Family Involvement
At AHB Community School, one thing you will often see is parents and families interacting with students, teachers, administration, and even our broader community. Families are always welcome to find a place and a way to actively participate in their child's education. We offer several events each year where we formally gather as a community and celebrate.
Portfolios on Parade (or POP) is an inspiring showcase of the schoolwork and projects that students have worked on throughout the semester. For one day at the end of each semester, families, students, teachers, and administration all gather for performances and tours through each classroom where students proudly discuss their work from the past semester. We often say that Portfolios on Parade is the "magic" of AHB – the chance to see what inspired learning looks like in the most direct way.
Additional community opportunities include Around The World (an exciting all-school potluck inspired by a chosen country, with authentic foods, art activities, dances, games, and speakers from the chosen country), Parent Support Nights, and Parent Coffees. We also have additional academic events that parents attend as they are able – Science Fair, Literacy Day, and performances at the end of various classes.
Service Jobs
Each family is asked to contribute to the operation of AHB Community School by signing up for a service job. By having each family pitch in a small amount of volunteer work throughout the school year, we are able to keep tuition costs low. We offer a wide range of jobs that match a variety of interests and skills – from gardener, to chaperone, to IT support. Besides allowing the school to allocate more funds directly toward educating its students, service jobs help us model the act of service to our own children.
Our fundraising model evolved from our founder, Georgie Georgakis, who felt that every fundraiser should be a FUNdraiser. We hold several exciting events each year – from our annual Skate Party to community-sponsored shopping and dining events to our signature fundraiser, the Austin Homebrew Festival. We encourage all families to participate in these events at a level that feels comfortable. A list of our upcoming fundraisers and events is available on the Support Us page.
Students play a critical role in our fundraising efforts as well, selling their wares at Winter Faire and collecting pledges in the spring for our annual Bowl-a-Thon! As our fundraising efforts grow, we are able to fund our scholarship program at higher and higher levels, thus bringing our progressive educational model to a wider population of students.