text:
« Mass. Exodus: Is This the Beginning of the End for Common Assessment? | Main | World-Religion Assignment Sparks Fury »
Can 'Every Student' Succeed Where the Feds Have Failed?
I admit it: I was wrong.
I bet against Congress. I told you not to hold your breath if you were hoping for No Child Left Behind to be kicked to the curb. And I said it only ten months ago. "If you've been wondering what the end game is going to be for Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) reauthorization, I'm about to serve up a spoiler," I wrote. "It ain't happening. At least not any time soon." To be honest, it seemed like a safe bet.
Yet, in ten short months NCLB has been transformed. It's no longer a permanent part of our everyday lives. Instead, it looks increasingly likely that NCLB will be consigned to history's dustbin.
Now my definition of "soon" might not be the same as yours, but I want to be the first to admit that this happened a lot more quickly than I thought it would. In my own defense, let me say that the bill that was being considered back in February, called "The Student Success Act," is not the same bill the House of Representatives passed today by an overwhelming margin. It was a bill that was being shepherded through the legislative process by Rep. John Kline, who, at the time, was summarily rejecting Democratic amendments and making no apparent effort to push anything but a very conservative reauthorization of ESEA to the floor. That bill had language in it supporting Title I portability (since removed). That bill proposed weakening maintenance of effort requirements (they have been re-strengthened). That bill was crafted in an environment in which its primary sponsor was arguing that no new programs could be added in the bill, geared toward locking in "sequestration-era funding levels" for another decade. That requirement, apparently, was dropped.
The new bill, which is being dubbed "The Every Student Succeeds Act" (ESSA)—what a difference a few words make—drops many of the demands Kline had made in the earlier bill and includes some compromises, especially with regard to limiting the federal role in shaping education policy and requiring states to continue reporting disaggregated student test results. The compromises were apparently good enough to make about 85% of the House membership happy. When's the last time 85% of the House agreed on anything?
And so it gives me pause. I don't mind admitting I was wrong, but I can't help but wonder if this is going to be as great as everyone in Washington seems to think it is. In fact, I think this great compromise signals a great failure on the part of Congress: the failure of members of Congress to really come together and articulate a vision for public education.
To be fair, maybe it's not the job of Congress to do that. It probably isn't. But the one thing the architects of ESSA seemed intent on doing was sharply curtailing the power of the federal government, and especially the U.S. Department of Education, to shape education policy, and in doing that they seem to be setting us up for a trip back to the future. Arne Duncan, as secretary of education, was a bipartisan punching bag; but at some point Duncan was bound to leave office (he's on his way out now), and a new secretary might have brought a more measured approach to giving a national voice to education policy. It may still happen. But future secretaries are likely to wield about as much influence as the Surgeon General. With all due respect to the Surgeon General, advocacy is one thing. Actively shaping policy is another.
That seems to be exactly how we want it these days. Conservatives are perfectly happy to see policy issues settled in state houses, where ALEC wields outsized influence and where the sunshine doesn't shine quite so brightly. At the other end of the spectrum, ESSA offered Democrats a chance to roll back a law that teachers' unions, in particular, bitterly opposed. Any time you can stop alienating a key component of your base, the laws of politics say you'd better do it.
But there is a cost to this political maneuvering. This probably settles, once and for all, the debate about the extent to which the federal government should wield its power and influence (and pocketbook) to level the playing field for poor children. I know, I know—the testing continues, and the disaggregated reporting does too. So we'll know who's doing poorly. Will we have the resources needed to turn that around?
Moreover, this bill effectively shifts education off the national agenda and into the less scrutinized and shadier worlds of state politics. It seems to suggest that we don't want a national education policy at all, or, at least, that our national policy is to let the states decide. That sounds great if it works out, but not great if states—not all of which have sterling track records when it comes to protecting the rights of poor and minority students—fail to hold up their end of the bargain.
So: will students be better off in a world where they all succeed, as opposed to one in which none are left behind? I have to wonder. This bill may slam the door on NCLB and, for that matter, A Nation at Risk, too. It probably signals the end of a movement that began when Ronald Reagan ran for president in 1980 promising to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, but that was temporarily deraild when Terrel Bell, whom Reagan appointed as secretary, surprised his boss by signing off on A Nation at Risk. That report set the course for three decades of increased federal involvement in education. Now the politics have shifted again: the great experiment in federal oversight seems to be winding down, just as Reagan would have wanted. The department may still be around, but it won't be what it was. I'm not sure yet if that's a good thing.
I do think, no matter how you cut it, that this bill is a big win for conservatives who want to shift power from the federal government to the states (notice I didn't say "reduce the size or power of government," because I don't think that's what they're really about). This is about controlling a policy agenda, and in that regard it doesn't exactly presage a future that we can get excited about. Not one I can get excited about, anyway. Instead, I think it sends a clear message to kids who may not come from privileged backgrounds: you're on your own if you live in a state that doesn't believe in educating you. Grab those bootstraps and get to work.
Pulling in the same direction, as unreachable as the goal may be, isn't popular now and it may never be; but pulling in 50 different directions, with no apparent shared goal in sight at all, hardly seems like progress. Is this the best bill we could have gotten? I doubt it. It's better than what we had, and in these polarized times that might be the best we can do. But it makes me wish we had held out for something better.


text:
Once I have sent an HTTP Post within a sql server procedure, I need to send a 2nd Post to the same target but with one or two changed parameters. I would prefer to do it inside the same procedure.
Does EXEC sp_OAMethod @http, 'SynchronousRequest', @resp OUT, @domain, @port, @ssl, @req also destroy the @http and @req objects? And if not, how can I delete one or more of the parameters, recreate them with different values, then resend the POST? Is there a 'DeleteParm' sort of method?
Or do I need to explicitly destroy and re-create everything from scratch again?
Thanks, Doug
The Chilkat HTTP object will keep the connection open if possible. If the HTTP response contains a "Connection: Close" header, then the server is telling the client that it should close the connection and that the next request should be on a new connection.
The Chilkat HTTP object automatically handles it. Whenever a method is called that requires an HTTP connection to a server, the object will automatically use the existing connection, or will automatically open a new connection if needed. Therefore, you should be able to simply call SynchronousRequest again on the same object instance.
If there is a problem, and you are using an older version, then best thing to do is to test with the very latest version.
If there is still a problem, you can force a new connection by calling http.CloseAllConnections().

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The price of life: responding to the global back market in illicit organs
Webinar on the Global Organ Market at Babson College
17 June, 2015
DICG Executive Director Dr Francis L. Delmonico and Executive Committee member Dr Rudolf García-Gallont participated in the webinar "The price of life: responding to the global back market in illicit organs", organized by Christina Bain at Babson College and the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime.
DICG member Dr Debra Budiani-Saberi was also a participant.
The Webinar included a series of timely and interesting presentations from a multidisciplinary group of speakers that offered diverse experience in the field. In particular, many new aspects of activities involved in organ trafficking and transplant tourism resulting from increased use of modern communication platforms were brought to attention.
Francis L. Delmonico, M.D., Executive Director, Declaration of Istanbul Custodian Group; World Health Organization Advisory for Human Transplantation; Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital; and Medical Director, New England Organ Bank
Rudolf Garcia-Gallont, M.D., Transplant Programs, Guatemala Public Health System, Declaration of Istanbul Custodian Group Executive Committee
Debra Budiani-Saberi, Ph.D., Founder and Executive Director, Coalition for Organ-Failure Solutions (COFS)
Silke Albert, Crime Prevention Expert, Anti-Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Unit, UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Laura Gómez-Mera, Ph.D.,Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Miami (moderator)
Key points from the webinar include the following:
- The "classical" scenario of transplant tourism including a broker (usually from a third country), a vendor (usually a person in financial need, from a poor country) and a buyer (usually a wealthy patient from a developed country) has evolved. Social media have added the possibility of direct contact between vendors and buyers, and the payment is mostly done in cash, turning the whole operation into one that is difficult to detect or to track. They will then travel to a selected country to have the transplant performed.
- Dr. Delmonico underlined the fact that most illegal transplants in these countries take place in private hospitals, because they are under inadequate surveillance of Health Authorities. The hospitals simply fail to report irregular transplant operations (that are otherwise forbidden and penalized in most of the countries by law).
- Dr. García-Gallont agreed on this point, and highlighted what DICG has been doing in Central America to approach Private hospitals (in this particular case through the Central American Federation of Private Hospitals at their annual meeting), where they have presented the CEOs and Medical Directors of such hospitals with the information to detect suspicious transplantation activity in their centers, and introduced them to the Declaration and WHO Guiding Principles. They were encouraged to follow these guidelines and to publicize their adherence to the guidelines on their websites, etc. This emphasizes the importance of engaging this specific group of health-service providers in combatting transplant tourism.
- Dr. García-Gallont also made a presentation on the impact that organ commercialism has on the development of legitimate programs of deceased donation in the affected countries, because of the distrust that it generates in the general population vis a vis donation when transparency is not guaranteed. He shared clear examples of this Trust-vs-Distrust effect on the rate of family refusals to deceased donation in specific countries (positive in Colombia after curtailing transplants to foreigners, negative in Peru, Mexico, and Costa Rica after media revelations of severe irregularities).
- Dr. Delmonico emphasized the changing pattern in several countries where foreign patients are now being replaced by an "internal market" where privileged economic segments of the local population buy from the underprivileged, or bypass waiting lists by means of payment.
- Dr Budiani-Saberi described the international panorama of organ trafficking and detailed the XDOT project that marks hotspots of international trafficking activity.
The flyer below provides more information about the webinar.


text:
ZYZZYVA Poetry All-Stars
Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 7 P.M., City Light Bookstore, San Francisco
hosted by Laura Cogan & Oscar Villalon
Since 1985, ZYZZYVA has published the work of the best West Coast writers, artists and poets. Tonight, they put the spotlight on poetry, featuring readings from recent contributors Dean Rader, Robin Ekiss, and Matthew Dickman.
Matthew Dickman's most recent poetry collection is Mayakovsky's Revolver (Norton). His first full-length collection, All-American Poem, won the May Sarton Award from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and he is the coauthor with Michael Dickman of 50 American Plays. He is also an Associate Editor for Tin House.
Robin Ekiss's poems and prose have appeared in The Atlantic Monthly, APR, POETRY, TriQuarterly, Ploughshares, The Kenyon Review, New England Review, Black Warrior Review, VQR, and elsewhere. Her first book of poems, The Mansion of Happiness, was published by the University of Georgia Press VQR Poetry Series. It won the 2010 Shenandoah/Glasgow Prize for Emerging Writers, and was a finalist for the Balcones Poetry Prize, the Northern California Book Award, and the Commonwealth Club's California Book Award.
Dean Rader's debut collection of poems, Works & Days, won the 2010 T.S. Eliot Poetry Prize. His poem "Self Portrait as Dido to Aeneas" was selected by Mark Doty for Best American Poetry, 2012. He's the department chair of English at the University of San Francisco, and his work has appeared in Boston Review, Triquarterly, and New American Writing, among other publications.
Laura Cogan is the Editor of ZYZZYVZ
Oscar Villalon is the former book editor at the San Francisco Chronicle and a board member of the National Book Critics Circle. His reviews appear on NPR.org and KQED's "The California Report." He is the Managing Editor of ZYZZYVA.
ZYZZYVA publishes the best prose, poetry, and visual art produced by West Coast writers and artists—along with the occasional piece from east of California. Since 1985, they've published such writers as Sherman Alexie, Raymond Carver, Aimee Bender, Po Bronson, F.X. Toole, Haruki Murakami, Richard Rodriguez, and Daniel Handler; poets such as Kay Ryan, Adrienne Rich, Matthew Zapruder, Czeslaw Milosz, W.S. Di Piero, and Francisco X. Alarcon, and have featured work from such artists as Ed Ruscha, Sandow Birk, Laurie Anderson, Richard Diebenkorn, and Wayne Thiebaud.
visit: www.zyzzyva.org


text:
How to Install River Pebble Shower Tile
Tiles featuring river rock and river pebble offer a massage to your feet as you step across them in the shower. This lends a spa-like quality to the bathroom. The pebbles themselves come mounted on sheets measuring 12 or 16 square inches. The sheets lock together at the edges to provide a seamless installation once the pebbles have been grouted. River pebble tile sheets are installed similarly to other mosaic tiles, with the exception of requiring often twice as much grout to complete the job.
Lay out the sheets of pebble tile where you want them installed. Practice locking the edges of the sheets together like puzzle pieces so the sheets lay next to one another seamlessly. Cut the mesh between the pebbles with a pair of scissors to fit the edges of the installation.
Pull off some of the pebbles from the mesh you cut away. You will use them to fill in the edges of the installation, turning and moving them where needed to square off the edges of the sheets.
Take up the sheets from the floor in the opposite order you laid them down. Spread a layer of white thin-set mortar on the installation area. Drag the teeth of the trowel through the mortar until it is uniform in depth, then smooth out the grooves in the mortar with the side of the trowel until the mortar is flat. This will prevent the mortar from seeping up between the pebbles.
Press the sheets of pebbles into the mortar in the same order you laid them out in before. Wiggle the sheets together to get them to interlock properly. Fill in the edges of the installation with loose pebbles, turning them and placing them wherever they are needed to fill a small gap. Let the mortar dry for 24 hours.
Paint a stone sealer onto the tops of the pebbles with a foam paintbrush. Let it penetrate for 10 minutes, then buff away the excess. This will help the grout release from the tops of the pebbles as you grout them.
Begin packing the grout between the pebbles with a grout float. You will need to make several passes with the grout and float over each section of pebbles. Work slowly; the grout should come up to just below the tops of the pebbles, letting them round out of it slightly. Spread the grout with the float held at a 45-degree angle, scraping the tops of the pebbles to direct the grout with the float's edge. Take care not to over-grout the pebbles; grout in layers instead.
Let the grout dry for 10 minutes, then clean the tops of the pebbles with a damp grout sponge. Wipe the tops of the pebbles carefully, using a circular motion. Take care not to wash the grout back out between the pebbles. Rinse the sponge frequently, and wring it out well as you work. Once the pebbles are clean, let the grout dry for 24 hours before walking on the tile.
Things Needed
- Scissors
- White thin-set mortar
- Trowel
- Stone sealer
- Foam paintbrush
- Soft cloth
- Sanded grout
- Grout float
- Grout sponge
Photo Credits
- Photos.com/Photos.com/Getty Images


text:
HONG KONG (Reuters) - China strongly urges the U.S. to remove sanctions on Chinese firms and will take any necessary measures to firmly protect its own interests, China's commerce ministry said in a statement late on Tuesday.
The U.S. government on Monday expanded its trade blacklist to include some of China's top artificial intelligence startups, saying it was in reaction to Beijing's treatment of Muslim minorities. The move ratcheted up tensions ahead of high-level trade talks in Washington this week.
The ministry also said it strongly urges the U.S. to stop making irresponsible remarks on the Xinjiang issue and to stop interfering in China's internal affairs.
Reporting by Twinnie Siu; Editing by Chris Reese
Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.


text:
The MCAT is arguably the most important part of getting into medical school. Such an important test requires a lot of studying, which in turn requires planning. With projects and tests for school, volunteering, shadowing, and research taking up most of a premed student's schedule, we have to consciously set aside time to study for the MCAT. First, take a look at your current schedule and figure out when is the best time for studying. Remember that after a busy day, starting to study at midnight is probably not the most productive time. Also, you need to decide how you will be studying. There are many resources for MCAT preparation, from an actual class, online classes, and review books for studying on your own. Do a little research and decide which will be best for you. For me, I do best studying by myself. Therefore, my MCAT plan of action includes review books to freshen up on the concepts, lots of practice questions, and a session given by my school that focuses on MCAT test-taking strategies. To avoid cramming in 10 chapters of review material a day in the couple of weeks before the test, I have created a schedule of two chapters a day with days for practicing questions and strategies. I have included an example of one of the weeks in my schedule. I looked all over the internet for a weekly calendar to use for this, but couldn't find one with everything I wanted, so I just made one myself. I have also included a blank copy of the calendar that you can use to fill in however you'd like. Now, I have a binder with my filled out MCAT study schedule, as well as any other information I find pertaining to the MCAT or medical school admissions.
Click the button below to download your own blank weekly calendar to fill out however you'd like.
Do you have any helpful tips on MCAT studying? Share them by leaving a comment below. Also, feel free to include any questions or suggestions you might have.
Being a pre-medical student automatically means a hectic life. Luckily, following Doctors of Tomorrow is easy! Sign up to get alerts of new posts sent directly to your email by clicking here. By signing up, you will also get exclusive access to FREE Study Plans, Printable Calendars, and Digital Wallpaper for your phone, tablet, or computer. You can also follow Doctors of Tomorrow on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
This post may contain affiliate links. To read full disclosure, click here.


text:
- Joined
- Dec 2, 2015
- Messages
- 7
Please redirect me if this has already been discussed! I love using the Mozbar extension for exporting organic SERPs to CSV and I'm wondering if there is a similarly useful tool to export Local Finder SERPs? Ideally I'd like it to capture columns for:
- Rank position
- Business name
- Primary category
- Address
- Phone
- Linked webpage
- Review score
- Review count


text:
Wool Rag Rugs?
- By Karen
- November 7, 2017
- 16 Comments
I have a generous selection of gorgeous wool yardage that was given to me a few years ago. I had said I would weave rag rugs with it. But I haven't. …until now. What took me so long? Uncertainty. I haven't seen wool rag rugs. What warp should I use? What sett? What problems await? I felt timid about walking into the unknown.
Last week I came across a recent Väv magazine. Lo and behold, here is a spaced rep rag rug with wool fabric weft! My loom is already dressed for spaced rep rag rugs. Here I go!
Ten years ago a kind, elderly gentleman sat next to me on an airplane. He gave me sage advice I never want to forget,
Put your future in the hands of the one who holds the future.
We speak of past, present, and future. But for the Lord, the present has already been. The future has already happened. It's as if the wool rug that I try to imagine and weave has already been positioned in the foyer of the Father's house to comfort road-weary feet that enter. Amazing!
May your future be better than you imagine.
All the best,
16 Comments
Oh YES! A wool rag rug sings of warm toes in winter. Beautiful, beautiful.
Lovely! I'll bet the wool will be a bit more squishy to the foot than cotton.
After a similar gift I wove some wool rag rugs years ago, but I used wool warp (commercial New Zealand "rug wool" from R & M) and they seemed much appreciated as gifts. But I spaced the warp (probably 6 epi) and wove them bound weave in twill and plain weave patterns. Now, I have received another such gift and am planning to do the same. (And thanks for the reminder about pre-washing…can't remember if I did or not!) Really like your blocks, tho….!
I was lucky to take a Shaker rug workshop from Mary Elva Erf many years ago. We wove lovely runners with wool….and the book came out a couple of years ago….love those chevron patterns in the runner……
This for after the rugs!
Karen –
This rug is gorgeous. Those tones are so lovely and calming. Love the texture. I know it will be cherished, wherever it ends up. Beautiful work.
Hi Karen,
I just love your blog:)
This is a beautiful rug.
This post came at a good time for me. Last year I bought an entire bolt of beautiful wool yardage with the intention of weaving a rag rug. However, I wanted to do something different versus my usual plain weave rag rug.
As a relatively new weaver I have never done rep weave, nor have I ever heard of spaced rep weave. However, it looks like the perfect weave for rag rugs due to the fact that it compliments both the warp and weft.
I'm going to give it a try, but can you point me in the direction of a resource where I might be able to find a pattern/draft for warping/weaving using spaced rep? Or, can you share with me the set you used? Also, it looks like you cut your wool rags at around 1″ — is that correct?
Thanks so much for all the inspiration:)
Thanks so much Karen for the thoughtful reply. Recently, I was lucky enough to locate a copy of Tina's book from a used bookstore here in Oregon. It's a great source of inspiration!
Happy weaving:)
I discovered your blog today. Someone shared your link in a group that I'm a member of. Thank you for sharing your rug weaving experience, but most of all, thank you for the way you share Jesus.
In Christ Alone,


text:
Making Sense With Behavioral Cents' Carrie Rattle
Summary:
 On this episode of $mart Women, we pull have a candid conversation on women and finances with Carrie Rattle from Behavioral Cents (BehavioralCents.com). Her company helps women build money confidence by aligning their money behaviors with their life dreams. This is one conversation you do NOT want to miss if you are looking to take your finances to the next level.


text:
Near Poets Park in the southern area of Ladera Ranch resides the neighborhood of Weatherhaven. Below you will find all available homes for sale located in Weatherhaven, Ladera Ranch. Please feel free to browse real estate in the Weatherhaven community and let us know if you have any questions or would like assistance with your home search.
|All Listings
|$700,000 - $900,000
The Weatherhaven community consists of single family properties with ample living space. The homes in the neighborhood are unique since they are all three leveled and are great for larger families or buyers looking for extra room. Built from 2003 to 2004, the homes vary in style, such as Cape Cod, Cottage, Craftsman, and French.
Ladera Ranch has changed the entire concept of community living in Orange County. It makes it easy to find the peace and security you are looking for yourself and your family. Some of the wonderful features within the community include clubhouses, pools, manicured lawns and gardens, and parks for walking, picnicking, and relaxing. There are special BBQ areas for the adults and skate parks for kids. Sports enthusiasts will be delighted to discover sports complexes, fitness centers, tennis courts, and fields in which to play soccer, baseball, and other activities. It is truly a wonderful place to live while still being close enough to major freeways, great shopping, and fine dining experiences.
|Model Name
|Plan 1
|Plan 2
|Plan 3
|Plan 4
Builder: William Lyon Homes
Village: Avendale
Streets: Bluewing Lane, Duskywing Court, Sachem Way, Tuberose Street
Public Schools: Oso Grande Elementary, Ladera Ranch Middle, San Juan Hills High School
If you would like full floorplans, further information or assistance regarding Weatherhaven real estate and available homes for sale throughout Weatherhaven, please feel free to contact us.


text:
Audit SQL Server User Permissions : SQL Secure discovers security vulnerabilities and user permissions for your entire environment of SQL Server, Amazon RDS for SQL Server, and Azure SQL databases, whether deployed on physical, virtual, or cloud hosts. From a summarized view you can quickly configure your permission collection schedule, take a snapshot of your existing security permissions, explore the SQL Server users and determine the permissions currently in place. Sort, group, or export all user logins using the flexible grid view to audit and analyze user permissions.
Security Report Card : Compare and contrast security related settings across your entire enterprise of SQL Servers. SQL Secure provides an IDERA-defined Level 2 security check for balanced intrusion protection. With the security report card, the top security vulnerabilities are identified on your servers. Security audit rules for Risk Assessment enable database access checks, configuration checks and permission checks. Each security check is categorized: High Risk, Medium Risk or Low Risk.
SQL Server Object Access Rights : Browse and analyze the full SQL Server object tree from server level down to object level, roles, endpoints, etc. Instantly view assigned and effective/inherited permissions and security-related properties at any object level. View and verify all users' assigned and effective rights and permissions at the server, database and object level. You can also view the history of the audits to confirm that the number of objects, permissions, logins and accounts are consistent with what has been previously set.
SQL Server Policies : With over 140 policy checks in seven categories, you can quickly and easily implement security policies across your entire enterprise of SQL Server and Azure SQL Database deployments, whether on-premises or cloud-based. You can import and deploy policy templates with recommendations derived from well-known authorities such as DISA SRR, CIS, and STIG, or use the IDERA-defined templates which combine those recommendations into 3 distinct levels of protection: Basic, Balanced, Strong.
SQL Secure Reporting : Use the reporting tab to quickly create reports for audited SQL Server instances, cross server logins, all servers accessed by a particular user, vulnerabilities, risk assessments, user permissions, server and database roles, and much more. Use the assessment comparison to evaluate how your server permissions comply with internal and external guidelines at multiple points in time, and be alerted of any vulnerability that differs from the saved assessment.


text:
In the midst of totaling our expenses for taxes, you are probably as unhappy as I am realizing the great power and control that money has over how we live.
What does money mean to you? Does represent safety? Or success? Or prestige? Do you share money decisions with your partner/spouse/family or are there unspoken issues with hidden values that create fear of unopened wounds?
Things change. Businesses start and fail. Jobs are landed and lost. Markets collapses and expand. Babies are born. Elders retire. Some hoard, some spend and some get so anxious they can't make any independent financial decisions.
Fears hold us back from fully coming into our own. Self-limiting beliefs about money restrain us. Researchers have identified four core beliefs, usually established at childhood, that drive our financial behavior and habits. Try this study to examine your core money beliefs.
It's not about what money you have or don't have, spend or save; it's about your perceptions of yourself, your world and what you value in life. No amount of money can replace your love and compassion for yourself. Face your fears, set some goals, ask for help, and make some changes. The key to the whole megillah is to realize you are worth it!


text:
SNCF welcomes new TGV Océane to south-western France
SNCF has introduced newly-designed TGV Océane trains on the line linking Paris-Montparnasse station with Bordeaux and Toulouse in south-western France.
SNCF Voyageurs chief executive Florence Parly joined by Alain Vidalies, French minister of state for transport, oceans and fisheries on the first train as it left Bordeaux-St-Jean station.
The new design features of these TGV trains are evident in the first delivery of forty new trainsets that will run on France's south-western network between now and 2019.
More comfortable, more practical and better connected than ever, two of the trainsets sport rail liveries in colours that reflect the cities and regions - Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Occitanie - they serve.
The new TGV Océane model seats 556 travellers – 22 per cent more than the current TGV Atlantique - with 158 seats in first class and 398 in second class.
It will operate at speeds of up to 320 km/h.
On-board space has been redesigned to enhance comfort and privacy, with improved connectivity and ergonomic seats.
Last but not least, nine out of ten passengers will be seated in the direction of travel thanks to a pioneering approach seen for the first time in France: all first-class seats can pivot to face the train's destination.
SNCF is a global leader in passenger and freight transport services, with revenue of €31.4 billion in 2015, of which 33 per cent on international markets.
With 260,000 employees in 120 countries, SNCF draws on its foundations in French rail and on its extensive experience as an architect of transport services.


text:
Fertility of Immigrants
A Two-Generational Approach in Germany
- Citations
- 2.4k Downloads
Part of the Demographic Research Monographs book series (DEMOGRAPHIC)
Part of the Demographic Research Monographs book series (DEMOGRAPHIC)
This book examines fertility patterns of post-war labor migrants and their descendants in Germany. It includes an introduction to the post-war migration history of Germany and a thorough review of the international literature on fertility of migrants and cultural sub-groups. The author uses data from the German Socio-economic Panel Study and applies event-history techniques to test a set of competing hypotheses derived from the literature. The analysis finds evidence for the effects of adaptation, socialization and composition, as well as for an interrelation of events. It does not however find evidence for a disruptive influence of migration on childbearing behavior. The book shows the advantages of a longitudinal research design over the conventional cross-sectional approach and sets a new standard for research on the fertility of international migrants and their descendants in western European receiving societies.


text:
Mat leave back-to-work countdown
By Marie Potter
After a year on mat leave, you may be tired of being at home in sweats doing the same thing day in and day out. Alternately, you may be wishing you could stay at home with your baby as long as possible. In either case, returning to work can be stressful. It's normal to feel a range of contradictory emotions—from excitement to sadness and relief. But getting yourself organized and planning ahead can result in a more positive and easy transition back to work.
Nine Months Ahead
Financially Smart – Having a baby comes with lots of expenses including childcare. Opening a savings account before you return to work, and contributing to it regularly can take a big load off when the time comes to make childcare payments.
Six Months Ahead
Considering another – If you are thinking of having an additional child, set up a system to keep suitable baby clothes and toys by age. Additionally you can repurpose your maternity clothes, so store and label them.
Connect with colleagues – A lot can happen at work while you are away. Keeping in touch with colleagues and management throughout your leave is a good idea.
Two to Three Months Ahead
Tearless Transition– If you don't leave your child very often and want to minimize separation tears and anxiety, it's a good idea to start early and have a babysitter or family member take care of the baby, so they get used to being without you.
Seeking Childcare – If you want to have the peace of mind and deal with one change at a time, get your childcare in place early. You'll need one to three months to find a suitable match. Also keep in mind you may be faced with waitlists. Set up childcare a month prior to your return if you can afford it. Your baby can transition and you can process the emotions more gradually.
Getting the Right Childcare – Create a spreadsheet to compare and investigate options. If you are hiring a nanny, create a list of questions to ask during the interview, check references and have a contract to outline expectations, remuneration and vacation. EXPERT TIP – encourage your nanny to take vacation when you do.
Start the Conversation – This might seem scary but do it anyway. Talk with your employer about a gradual transition. So, instead of Monday 9-5, ask to start midweek or do three days a week or half days to get your work brain back. You could suggest working from home using technology to stay connected. If you are given this flexibility, respect it.
One-Month Ahead
Prep Ahead – You will have a lot less time when you go back to work, so go crazy preparing and freezing as many meals as possible. You'll appreciate being able to walk in the door, pop something in the oven and have hang out time with your family
Planning to breastfeed – If you are planning to continue feeding your child breast milk once you're back at work consider purchasing a good quality double breast pump. EXPERT TIP – If you buy two, you can pump both breasts and save time. Block time in your calendar to pump. Have someone else feed your baby so they can adapt.
Create a schedule – Provide your child›s caregiver with a schedule of the baby's feeding and napping times.
Ready with back up – Be sure to have a backup plan if your childcare provider is ill or on vacation.
One-Week Ahead
Coffee with colleagues – Meeting with one or two colleagues before the big day will help ensure you are not overwhelmed by changes.
Get set for the week – Choose your outfits for the week and buy a couple of new outfits so you really feel on your game.
Time saver – Set up an account for online grocery delivery.
Three Days Ahead
Positive planning – If you're worried about getting emotional, use meditation to help you through. In your meditation practice, imagine being at work and bring forward a positive calm state of mind. EXPERT TIP – Try the app, "Calm", it works miracles.
Stay connected – Block time with your spouse weekly to review the to do lists and share your calendars. Set a regular time to text or call you childcare provider.
First Day Back at work
Capturing special moments – Just because you are at work doesn't mean you have to miss out. Encourage your childcare provider to take snapshots or video to share milestones and priceless moments with you when you are away from your child. Place a picture of your child on your desk or rotate pictures in your screensaver.
Pat Yourself on the Back – Once you settle into work, you'll notice how much more productive you are than colleagues without children. While you likely can't stay late, you've learned how to seriously get stuff done. You'll skip going for coffee, idle chitchat and constantly checking your phone. All that time at home, you learned when you have two minutes it can't be wasted. So the time management and multitasking skills you've learned will payoff in a stronger work ethic.
If you're looking for an expert who can offer effective organizing solutions before returning to work following a mat leave, look no further than Professional Organizers in Canada (POC).
Marie Potter is the marketing director for Professional Organizers in Canada, trained professional organizer, POC Silver and Gold Leaf member. www.mariepotter.ca.


text:
Quick CPR saves runner, who finds his 'angels' using social media
By AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION NEWS
The crowd cheered as Bill Amirault neared the finish line of the Key West Half Marathon in Florida. Suddenly, he felt faint and had tunnel vision, so he slowed to walk. Then he collapsed.
Fellow runners and bystanders rushed to him. Luckily, the first three people […]


text:
I have an Icinga instance setup and running doing its usual job. There is a plugin I wanted to try out (heatmap) that only seems to be supported under the newer Icinga-Web interface. What I was hoping to do was run both the classing and newer web interfaces ontop of the same Icinga instance.
I have taken a look at the install instructions for Icinga Classic and Icinga Web; neither say what I am looking to do is impossible but neither say how to do it either.
(For background I am running on Debian Wheezy and would prefer to use the standard packages if possible)


text:
Rockets tip off 4-game road trip at T-wolves
In desperate need of a win, or anything to reverse their recent trend of suboptimal play, the Rockets were in no position to debate the merits of their victory over Denver on Wednesday.
The Nuggets were missing four key rotation players, including a trio of starters, but the Rockets did not apologize following their 121-105 home victory. Houston had dropped four consecutive games and five of six overall, so any step in the right direction was welcome with a warm embrace.
And now, the Rockets will be charged with taking what they mustered at Toyota Center against the Nuggets on the road, starting on Friday at Target Center against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the opener of a four-game road trip that includes stops in Denver, Utah and Portland.
"Obviously, we need to build on (it)," Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni said. "We need to get better. Obviously we're always going to make some mistakes, but at least (we) came out from the opening tip and we came out and fought them. They're undermanned too, so we don't want to sit here and sing our praises. They're hurting a little bit and they have a lot of guys out, but it's a start."
The one constant for the Rockets during their recent slump was the stellar play of guard Russell Westbrook, who posted 28 points, a season-high-tying 16 rebounds, eight assists and four steals against Denver. The Rockets remain dependent upon guard James Harden, named an All-Star Game starter on Thursday, but with Westbrook averaging 30 points, 8.9 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game this month, Houston is developing a secondary option capable of carrying their offense.
"He's so versatile, he gets everybody involved," Harden said of Westbrook. "Once he's attacking the rim and doing what he does, everybody's on alert. Guys get open shots, we saw that from Eric (Gordon), we saw that from P.J (Tucker), we saw that from all the guys that made shots, and even Clint (Capela) -- was able to get some finishes around the rim. It's key to what we do."
The Timberwolves are mired in their second extended slump of the season, dropping their seventh consecutive game at Chicago on Wednesday 117-110 to the Bulls. Minnesota lost 11 consecutive games last month, a skid that included seven games without Karl-Anthony Towns.
But Towns returned on Jan. 17 and the losing has continued unabated, despite Towns averaging 26.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists over the subsequent four games. Ahead of only the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference standings, the Timberwolves have struggled to generate any positive momentum following their surprising 10-8 start to the season.
Their problems are myriad. Unfortunately for the Timberwolves, the solutions are less plentiful.
"It's a number of things," Timberwolves coach Ryan Saunders said. "We've been trying to integrate Karl back into (things). Our package is a little bit different offensively. Also, when you get to this point in the season everywhere you go when you see other teams, everybody says the same thing: 'Hey, these are the dog days of the season.'
"But we're not good enough to have that type of mindset so we've got to make sure that we don't fall into that."
--Field Level Media


text:
One of the hacked messages tagged Taylor Swift and said "miss u baby."
Katy Perry's Twitter account with 89 million followers was hacked and Tweeted some obscene things.
If you thought the feud between Katy Perry and Taylor Swift was over when a message from Perry's account that read "miss u baby" blasted across the Internet Sunday night, think again.
A hacker somehow managed to take control over Perry's account and posted several out of character messages which remained online for 10 minutes before they were removed.
Most interestingly, one of the Tweets linked to a never-before-heard song from Perry titled "Witness." It's unclear if the demo is meant for her upcoming studio album or was recorded for a previous studio record, but regardless it's here now.
Thoughts on what just happened? The song too? Let us know in Exhale.
And while you're at it… leave a comment and follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.


text:
Inside your Fan's Fanbox is everything they purchased from you via PayPal or by the means of their download Cards. It is organized by Albums, Singles, and Videos. It is a super great way for them to keep track of their items, stream your media from any device and where they ultimately are able to download their media.
What's Inside The FanBox? Print
Created by: FK Support
Modified on: Sun, 12 Oct, 2014 at 6:44 PM
Did you find it helpful? Yes NoSend feedback
Sorry we couldn't be helpful. Help us improve this article with your feedback.


text:
6:13pm PT by Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya
'The Voice': A Short and Sweet Night of Blind Auditions Keeps Things Moving Along
Night three of season three's Blind Auditions clipped along quickly on The Voice, which was only on for an hour tonight because of the Presidential Debate. But the night was still packed with diverse talent. Coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Miley Cyrus, and Alicia Keys all fought to land the best of the best.
The first artist of the night was Bindi Liebowitz. "This performance is for me and my mother," she said after sharing the story of her mother's breast cancer diagnosis. She sang a soulful rendition of "Bust Your Windows" and showed off some really lovely runs. Levine turned first, and Shelton joined at the last minute. Those two are so predictable. Shelton brought up the fact that he's the winningest coach, a card he has played pretty much every time this season. Levine seemed especially frustrated by Shelton and relentlessly fought for Liebowitz. She ultimately went with Levine because of his experience in blending genres, which is something she really sees herself doing as an artist. Shelton is undoubtedly less adept at experimenting with genre.
Openly gay country-soul singer Zach Hicks was up next, singing "At This Moment," and even though he had a "beautifully big, round voice," as Levine said after, none of the coaches turned. "I feel like it was really, really, really close," Levine added. Cyrus and Shelton wished he had sang something a little more country in his audition.
Elia Esparza hoped to have a different result. "Elia was never shy," Esparza's mother said about the young artist who moved to New York after high school to pursue her dreams of performing professionally but works a day job doing entertainment at kids parties. Esparza decided to sing in Spanish for her audition, hoping it would catch the coaches' ears and also showcase her identity. She sang "Como La Flor" by Selena, and Levine turned first. Shelton and Cyrus joined at the end of the song. "Thank you for being different," Levine said. "I want to do pop music in English and Spanish," Esparza said when Levine asked what her vision is for herself as an artist. Shelton admitted he was probably not the obvious choice but that he can still coach outside of his own genre. Esparza probably should have picked Cyrus, but she joined Team Adam.
Lane Mack, who balances his time between his family's cabinet finishing business and playing music, auditioned next, singing "Every Day I Have The Blues." The performance was just fine, but it had some nice momentum, so Cyrus turned once she heard a part she liked. No one else turned, so he ended up on Team Miley by default. "I'm excited to work with you," Cyrus said. Mack became the first man on Team Miley.
Karlee Metzger, who is a business student but said she always puts music first, came to The Voice because she wants to take the next step toward making a living as a musician. She sang "Samson" by Regina Spektor, and at first, it sounded too close to the original recording, but she brought some of her own sound to it about halfway through. She had a gorgeous voice that could be both delicate and powerful. Cyrus and Shelton both turned. "I feel like I could break you out of that shyness," Cyrus assured Metzger, who definitely could improve in terms of her presence but undoubtedly has the vocal skills to be a star. Metzger joined Team Miley, which was the right choice for her. "I do think she'll help me get out of my shell a little bit," she said.
Josh Halverson has been traveling around Texas as a songwriter but said that The Voice would give him the opportunity to do what he's meant to do. He closed out the night by singing "Forever Young." He had an original take on the song and showcased impressive musicality. Keys, Shelton, and Cyrus all turned simultaneously. "I'm stupid," Levine said, immediately regretting not entering the fray. "I turned around because your voice is striking," Keys said. Levine uncharacteristically sided with Shelton, which was the most surprising moment of the night. But it didn't work. Halverson joined Team Alicia. Even Keys didn't expect it, but she was ecstatic.
The Blind Auditions continue tomorrow with a normal two-hour installment. Which team is your favorite so far?
Kayla Kumari firstname.lastname@example.com @thr


text:
Tag: Police powers
State of Children's Rights Report 2018
State of Children's Rights 2018, Children's Rights Alliance England, published March 2019 The Children's Rights Alliance England (CRAE) have published their annual report on the state of children's rights in England and Wales. Details The report concludes that the way children in conflict with the law are treated is still in need of urgent reform. […]
YJLC Guide to Avoiding Criminalisation of Children in Sexting Cases
The Youth Justice Legal Centre has produced a guide on the offences children may be committing when they share naked images on social media and apps.
Sexting: a conceptual muddle?
The Police Foundation have published a report on some of the complex legal issues surrounding sexting. The report examines the law, crime recording rules and practices and questions whether there is a case for change.
Home Office publishes Concordat on Children in Custody
The Home Office has published a concordat on children in custody, preventing the detention of children in police stations following charge. The concordat aims to clarify the legal and statutory duties of the police and local authorities. The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 requires the transfer of children who have been charged and denied bail to more appropriate Local Authority accommodation, with a related duty in the Children Act 1989 for Local Authorities to accept these transfers.
Lammy Review 2017 published
The Lammy Review is an independent report into the treatment of and outcomes for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) in the criminal justice system. The Lammy Review highlights the current failings of the youth justice system and makes a number of important recommendations on how best to redress the disproportionate representation of BAME young people in the criminal justice system.
Strasbourg court rules that 16 year old had been subjected to "degrading" treatment at police station in breach of Article 3
The European Court of Human Rights found that a child was subjected to "degrading" treatment contrary to Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) by being kept handcuffed and wearing just his underwear for at least two and a half hours and, subsequently, by being placed in a cell with adult detainees for three days.
Changes to Pre-Charge Bail at the Police Station
Changes to pre-charge bail came into force on the 3 April 2017. Pre-charge bail is now set at an initial 28 day limit, previously there had been no limit. These changes are part of a number of provisions being brought into force in stages by the Policing and Crime Act 2017 (PCA 2017) which received royal assent on the 31st January 2017.
NPCC's Strategy for Police Custody – Children should only be held in custody as a last resort
The National Police Chief's Council (NPCC) have published a new strategy on police custody. The strategy states that it aspires to use police custody as a 'last resort' for children.
New Stop and Search guidance for police to avoid unconscious bias
The College of Policing have published guidance for police on the use of stop and search. This has been published alongside an announcement that evidence-based training will be rolled out nationally for officers. The guidance acknowledges that children may be more likely to find the experience of stop and search traumatic.
YJLC Guide to Section 38 PACE Beds (Transfer to Local Authority Accommodation)
Youth Justice Legal Centre guide to section 38 PACE and an overview of the police and local authority duties to transfer children detained in police cells post charge to local authority accommodation.
YJLC 'What to Expect At the Police Station' film
YJLC have produced a short animated film for children and young people arrested and taken to a police station.
#nochildincells campaign
Just for Kids Law has launched the #nochildincells campaign to ensure children are not kept in police cells overnight.


text:
When it is cold during winter you need to keep yourself warm. Cold winters can affect your mood, sleep and even energy. The effect of cold temperatures increases the tendency of catching a cold and many other diseases such as increase of blood temperature, skin rashes etc. Warming yourself up will make you more comfortable and have a good time in the winter.
Effectively using your clothes
The first thing that will come to your mind, is to wear warm clothes. The best way to keep yourself warm is by wearing the right clothes. If you are going outside make sure to wear layers of clothes. Have at least 3 layers of insulation. The first layer should be clothes of material made to wick away moisture. The second layer of clothes should be made of thick materials and the outer layer wear clothes that could protect you from the rain or the snow. Wear tights or leg warmers under your jeans. Try to cover your whole body. Wear gloves to cover your palms, scarfs or hats to cover your head. Wear socks that are made of thick material or you could wear multiple layers of socks with winter leather boots
What you can do regarding your house
Usage of heating systems your house is the best steps that you can take regarding keeping it comfortable during the winter. You will be able to see many Canberra heating and cooling out there in the market, and it is up to you to pick systems that suit your necessities in an ideal manner.
Also, consider of a air conditioning in Queanbeyan for your house for the temperature to be automatically controlled. In addition to that, you should also make sure that the hot water systems in your house are in proper working order. It a place where you will spend the most of your time in the winter, making it really necessary for you to take all the right steps to ensure that everything regarding the house are just the way they should be.
Choices regarding your food
Drink hot beverages often such as coffee, tea or soup to give your body a warming sensation. A natural way to get warm is by eating ginger. Ginger can stimulate your body and circulate blood around the body while increasing your body temperature. Eat more ginger bread, cookies and sprinkle it into your favorite dishes. Eat healthy fats such as nuts, avocados and salmon to regulate the body temperature. You would naturally feel like eating hot food, therefore, you will not have to worry much regarding this aspect.


text:
Sudoku Puzzles
Author: LabPixies
Version: 1.0
Free Sudoku puzzles, an addictive puzzle game with thousands of free Sudoku puzzles devided into various difficulty levels from simple to expert. This great gadget allows you to print, get hints and verify your results. It is so addictive, you will never leave your homepage again...
Home > Fun and games > Sudoku Puzzles
Sudoku Puzzles
Sudoku Puzzles


text:
Simon Smith writes two part reflections. IT'S HIS THING and we love him for it.
Here's his first… of two reflecting on #TheBigRs Conference – 'Reforming MSK Practice'
I suggest that lots of you people reading this blog will recognise my previous predicament, maybe you are doing a little fist pump, or maybe you're just annoyed at my grammar. If you do not recognise this then you are lucky! But you are not the norm.
Jack and his team genuinely put on a revolutionary conference. Not one that will lead to revolution, but one that I am sure will lead to the evolution of our profession.
Erik Meira, Neil Langridge and the simply mesmerising Jo Gibson delivered affirming keynotes; we have some brilliant leaders in our profession, whether they see themselves as that or not. However this is not where the evolution will come. These guys and gals have been epic for a while. However they cannot affect change in our day-to-day lives. Transplanting Eriks brain into mine and sitting there in clinic would not have reduced my frustration with the dysfunctional manner in which my previous employers pathways ran. In some respects, knowing how great things can be, but still having to work in a broken system is a recipe for burn-out.
So why was this conference revolutionary? It was because of the delegates. In the Big R's movement we have a groundswell of MSK clinicians that, devoid of ego, simply want to improve our profession. The best thing is that we are ALL part of this movement. There is no entrance requirement.
As an NHS MSK clinician I know the expectations that are being put on all NHS MSK physios, from band 5 to 8. Whether we like it or not we are now MSK case managers, NHS MSK physiotherapy is often no longer about assessment to provide a physical therapy intervention. We are expected to, and should see as our role, the management of MSK health, giving advise on reducing MSK risk factors, managing MSK conditions, but also escalating when appropriate for investigation or other management. This is a complex operation, requiring high levels of clinical skill but MUST be supported by clinical governance. A system delivers this, not a single clinician.
We have people like Paula Deacon who are perfectly happy to help our whole profession deliver better services. We have working groups being set up to enable development and dissemination of best practice in this area. Now all we need is MSK physiotherapists that do not accept poorly governed MSK services that potentially allow clinical practice which does not live up to our high standards. Without this we CANNOT see ourselves as the MSK specialists that we wish to be. It is up to US to not accept second best, then be enabling of improvement of our services. The Big R's movement is totally unique in the fact that it will do this with you.
As for the CSP, I'm not waiting for them to help. This agenda has been around for a while, they attended the conference and were a uniquely confrontational voice. I get that there are some great people working for the organisation, but they have their own agenda and what we as members are crying out for, is not what they wish to do. So like a friend who is great to have a pint with down the pub when times are good, but goes missing in a time of need, they don't stop being a friend but I'm just not going to expect anything of them, then I cannot be disappointed.
Jack and The Chews Health team cannot change our profession, but WE can. I can. I now get that this is possible, because there is enough momentum and drive within the Big R's movement to make this happen. Some fabulous people from all areas of our profession are behind this. We have the skills and the influence. So sign up and get involved!


text:
G - Doug Gouchoe, Sr., Concord-Carlisle
The Air Force-bound goalie backstopped the Patriots to their fourth state title and an undefeated season. The Eastern Mass. All-American recorded a .682 save percentage this season.
D - Max Randall, Sr., Duxbury
A true shut-down defender, the 5-foot-10 pole always drew the matchup of the opposing team's top offensive threat. Randall, who will continue his lacrosse career at Dartmouth College next season, was named an Eastern Mass. All-American and also earned ESPN Boston All-State football consideration as a linebacker on the Dragons' repeat Super Bowl title squad.
LSM - James Burke, Sr., Duxbury
One of the most dynamic talents in the state, the Penn State-bound long-stick did a little bit of everything for the Dragons, from winning ground balls off the wing on faceoffs to providing hounding defense. An Eastern Mass. All-American, Burke was also an ESPN Boston All-State football defensive team selection on.
LSM - Ryan Cassidy, Sr., Wellesley
Leading one of the state's top defensive units, Cassidy led the Raiders to the Division 2 EMass finals at Harvard Stadium. On the season, the Amherst College-bound long-stick collected 175 ground balls.
LSM - Reilly Naton, Sr., Duxbury
Paired on the wing with Burke on Duxbury's face-off set, the Yale commit was one of the state's best players during the last couple of years. In addition to winning three state titles with the Dragons, Naton was also a starting safety on two Duxbury Super Bowl title-winning football teams.
M - Kurt Hunziker, Sr., Masconomet
One of the most physically intimidating forces in the state, the 6-foot-3 linebacker/tight end/midfielder extraordinaire was a force. Hunziker, a UMass-Amherst signee, earned back-to-back Eastern Mass. All-American nods in his junior and senior seasons.
M - Billy Polk, Sr., Dover-Sherborn
Among the top faceoff men in the state, the two-time All-American was also a scoring threat for the first-time Division 3 state champions. Also a multi-sport athlete, Polk plans to play both football and lacrosse at Colby College.
M - Kyle Soroka, Sr., Acton-Boxborough
A key element to the Colonials rise to prominence in the Dual County League this season. The Middlebury-bound middie was named an All-American after scoring 30 goals with 39 assists.
A - Kevin Blair, Sr., Hingham
A two-time Eastern Mass. All-American, Blair has been one of the most feared scorers in the state and was an ESPN Boston All-State second-teamer last season. Blair, who finished with over 100 points on the season, will attend Providence College next year.
A - Paul Hellar, Sr., Duxbury
While Duxbury's defense got most of the headlines, Hellar proved the Dragons could score in bunches as well. The All-American was the fulcrum of the Duxbury attack and has signed a Letter of Intent to play at Fairfield University.
A - Nico Panepinto, Jr., Needham
The Fairfield commit showed why he was one of the most dynamic attacks in the state during the Rockets' state final tilt with Duxbury. The All-American tallied 54 goals with 30 assists on the season.
Faceoff specialist – Henry Narlee, Jr., Duxbury
Ask any member of Duxbury's coaching staff or its players and they'll tell you their ninth state title in the last decade started at the faceoff X with Narlee. The midfielder won a high percentage of his draws and was more than capable of finishing on the rush as well.
Second Team
G - Connor Darcey, Sr., Wellesley
G - Jared Fong, Sr., Weston
G - Greg Stamatov, Sr., Foxborough
D - Matt O'Keefe, Sr., Duxbury
LSM - John Sexton, Soph., Lincoln-Sudbury
M - Henry Guild, Jr., Lincoln-Sudbury
M - Mark Riley, Sr., Needham
M - Chris Williams, Sr., Duxbury
A - Tucker Ciessau, Jr., Scituate
A - Jay Drapeau, Soph., Wesford Academy
A - Ben Melaugh, Sr., Billerica
Faceoff specialist – Clay Richard, Sr., Medfield
Best of the Rest - Honorable Mention
Henry Bumpus, Sr. D, Concord-Carlisle
Henry Buonagurio, Sr. G, Duxbury
Cody Carbone, Sr. A, North Reading
Matt Comerford, Jr. G, Reading
Jeff Desko, Sr. A, St. John's (Shrewsbury)
Jackson Finigan, Sr. M, Concord-Carlisle
Conor Healy, Sr. A, Algonquin
Stephen Iodice, Sr. D, Weston
Cam Joyce, Sr. A, Archbishop Williams
Matt McIver, Sr. A, Andover
Tyler McKelvie, Sr. A, Acton-Boxborough
Cabot Noyce, Sr. A, Norwell
Joey Pasquale, Sr. A, Weston
D.J. Smith, Jr. G, Billerica
Tom Stanton, Sr. M, Catholic Memorial
Ian Yanulis, Jr. D, BC High
Coach of the Year
Tom Dalicandro, Concord-Carlisle


text:
ENID – College students compared notes with their counterparts from across the state during Oklahoma Research Day. Next year, students will come from across the nation for a research conference.
"I really like how we get the chance to see other posters and see what kind of stuff other researchers are going over in other Oklahoma universities," said Sujana Rupakheti, a senior at Cameron University.
Rupakheti examined the demographics behind skin cancer and who could be most vulnerable.
"I learned to be dedicated and to finish my project," she said of the experience.
The March 3 conference, held in Enid, attracted more than 950 students, with disciplines including business and several areas in the science field.
"I really want to go to grad school and you have to have presentations and you have to do research if you want to go to grad school, so this a steppingstone for me," said Kaitlyn Harkey, a senior at the University of Central Oklahoma.
Ashton Dickey, a senior at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, studied how depression affects varying demographics.
Every two years a different university hosts the conference, with Northwestern hosting it for the first time.
"We invite students from all of the regional universities, as well as some community colleges around the state, to share their research," said Shawn Holliday, associate dean of graduate studies at Northwestern State University.
"OU and OSU have their own programs, but Oklahoma Research Day allows these students the ability to share their work," he said.
You might also be interested in…
Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett: 'We can't look at the mental health issue and say we're succeeding'Two men killed after wrecks along Oklahoma highwaysPolitical State Podcast: The Shortey scandal
"It is important even in these very trying budget times," state higher education Chancellor Glen Johnson said. "Another thing that is really important to emphasize is the dollars that research brings into the state."
Oklahoma Research Day was created in 1999 and was hosted by the University of Central Oklahoma until 2008.
The National Conference on Undergraduate Research is coming to Oklahoma in April of 2018.
John Barthell, provost for the University of Central Oklahoma, is hoping students will take part in both conferences next year.
"Both conferences will bring the best students from across the state in undergraduate research," he said.
Greg Wilson, assistant vice president for the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, said the two conferences will provide the entire state with a new focus on student research.
"With us hosting NCUR we are going to learn a great deal about the process of reviewing abstracts then providing the opportunity and venue for student to present posters," Wilson said. "All disciplines are encouraged to sign up."
The three-day conference is expected to bring more than 5,000 students to Oklahoma during the first weekend in April.
"NCUR is like an Oklahoma Research Day, just magnified many times," Wilson said.
CAPTION: Reem Almutairi, a junior at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, shows her research to Melville Vaughan, a cell biology professor at the University of Central Oklahoma. [Photo by Eriech Tapia, for The Oklahoman]


text:
Ontario's public broadcaster says the host of its flagship current affairs program will remain on the air while being investigated for alleged sexual harassment.
TVO said Monday that Steve Paikin is alleged to have made inappropriate comments to a woman during a lunch in 2010.
The broadcaster said it became aware of the allegation on Saturday, when Paikin notified TVO of an email he received from the woman.
TVO's chief executive officer said in a statement that an independent third party will investigate, during which time Paikin will continue to host "The Agenda with Steve Paikin."
"TVO does not tolerate sexual harassment. We believe it is important that allegations be fully heard and investigated," Lisa de Wilde said in the statement, also posted on TVO's website.
"However, based on the evidence to date, TVO sees no reason to remove Mr. Paikin from his role as host for 'The Agenda' pending the outcome of the investigation. During the investigation, stories related to this subject matter will be handled by other TVO journalists."
The move comes amid a social justice movement under the #metoo and Time's Up banners that have undone the careers of several personalities named in sexual harassment and misconduct allegations.
CTV News reporter Paul Bliss was suspended hours after a woman made a sexual misconduct allegation against him, while politician Patrick Brown resigned as leader of Ontario's Progressive Conservative Party after two women accused him of sexual misconduct.
Paikin could not immediately be reached for comment. The allegations have not been verified by The Canadian Press.
The former CBC−TV correspondent is TVO's best known personality, and has become a fixture of provincial and federal political coverage since joining the network in 1992.
His show "The Agenda" airs weeknights on TVO, a channel primarily funded by the province of Ontario and a registered charity supported by sponsors and thousands of donors.
Its programming is a mix of current affairs shows, documentaries, educational fare and kids series.
An annual list of the province's highest public sector earners shows Paikin made $302,622.30 in 2016.
Paikin also serves as chancellor of Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ont., and holds honorary doctorates from Victoria University, Laurentian University and Humber College.
He was made an officer of the Order of Canada in 2013.


text:
I want to let you all know that I am leaving in a few minutes to spend the weekend with the Stamp Simply girls. I am so excited about meeting these ladies. We are going to have so much fun!!!
If you e-mail orders, I will get back to you on Monday. Thanks for stopping in and visiting with me. I want you to all know how much I appreciate you and welcome your comments.
See you on Monday!!


text:
26 September 2011
By Kari Williamson
The projects are supported by the Ministry of Science and Innovation with a total allocation of €11.84 million, while the European Union will co-finance a tranche of €1.09m through ERDF funds.
ISOFOTON will coordinate the project called SigmaMódulos, which aims to improve the module conversion efficiency of 35%.
The three-year project will involve, among others, two research centres at the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM): the Solar Energy Institute (IES) and the Integrated Home Automation Centre (CeDInt); the Institute of Concentration PV Systems (ISFOC) in Puertollano; and the Institute of Aerospace Engineering (INTA) in Madrid.
ISOFOTON will also participate in the SigmaTrackers project which aims to improve and innovate trackers for solar CPV systems in Spain, and in the SigmaPlantas project, the purpose of which is to innovate in the field of facilities developed with this technology.
This article is featured in:
Photovoltaics (PV)


text:
With a little planning and effort, these 12 financial goals can help make 2018 a success.
With the start of a new year, it seems appropriate to think about how we can make 2018 a financial success. But rather than making some New Year's Resolution about getting out of debt that we won't keep, let's look at a month-by-month plan instead.
By breaking down our goals into smaller pieces, we are much more likely to accomplish them. So below is a 2018 monthly guide for your finances. Of course, feel free to change the order of these goals or to add your own.
Table of Contents:
January: Max out your retirement savings
January is a perfect time to set your retirement contributions for the year. The 401(k) contribution limits edged up for 2018 to $18,500 (plus an additional $6,000 for those age 50 or older). So make sure your contribution percentage is high enough to take advantage of the increased limits. And if that's more than you can afford, make sure your contributions are at least enough to take advantage of your employer's matching contributions, if any. And the same goes with IRA contributions, which are $5,500 (+ a $1,000 catch-up contribution for those 50 or older).
401k and IRA Contribution and Deduction Limits for 2018
Roth IRA Contribution and Income Limits
List of the Best Online Discount Brokers for IRA Retirement Accounts
February: Improve your credit score
Your credit score is important for so many reasons. There are the obvious reasons—qualifying for the best rates on mortgages and car loans. But there are some less obvious reasons that your FICO score matters—getting a job, securing lower premiums on car insurance, or even renting an apartment. So if you credit score is not in tip-top shape, make 2013 the year of excellent credit.
How to Improve Your Credit Score
7 Resolutions to Help You Achieve Financial Freedom in the New Year
March: Tackle your debt
There's no greater feeling than getting rid of all your debt. My wife and I have struggled through everything from credit card debt to car loans to school loans. But with a determination to avoid new debt and a lot of hard work, we finally became debt free. And key for us was (1) avoiding new debt, and (2) earning a side income. It's the side income you don't hear much about when you read articles about tackling your debt. But it's the best way to supercharge your efforts to climb out of debt.
So make March your month to begin the journey to financial freedom.
How to Get Out of Credit Card Debt
The Debt Snowball | How to Get Rid of Credit Card Debt Fast
Best 0% APR Balance Transfer Offers (yes, 0% credit cards can help you get out of credit card debt faster and cheaper)
April: Audit your spending
I love this approach to budgeting. Rather than setting aside a certain amount to spend on eating out or buying clothes, audit your monthly bills. The idea is to go through every one of your monthly bills (e.g., rent or mortgage, cable, Internet, cell phone, insurance) and ask these questions about each one of them:
- Do I really need this service at all (e.g., a home telephone, a second car);
- If I do need it, can I get it from my current provider for less, and
- Can I get the service from another provider for less.
This approach can save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars a month, and without changing your lifestyle one bit.
Money Saving Tips – 95 Painless Ways to Save Money
Save Money | 97 Frugal Living Tips
How to Find Extra Cash to Put Toward Your Debt
May: Rebalance your investments
Diversifying your investments enables you to maximize your returns with less risk. As the stock and bond markets fluctuate, however, the amount of each that you have in your portfolio changes. The same is true of large cap versus small cap investments, and U.S. versus foreign investments. As a result, it's important to rebalance your portfolio once a year. It's an easy thing to forget about, but should only take most folks about an hour or less to do.
How to Rebalance Your Investment Portfolio
My Annual Investment Portfolio Tune-Up: The Asset Allocation Plan
June: Get in shape
It may seem odd in a list of personal finance and investing resolutions, but getting in shape has a lot to do with finances. Your physical condition affects the premiums you'll pay on both life insurance and individual health insurance. Staying in shape will reduce the number of days you miss work. And your condition has a direct affect on your stamina, which goes a long way toward your productivity at work and life.
July: Rethink insurance
Insurance is a necessary evil. While we wish we could forego the premiums, insurance plays an important part in protecting us from the unexpected. But we should still examine our policies once a year to see if we could lower the cost. There are several ways to reduce the cost of insurance. We can increase our deductibles, lower our coverage, or shop for less expensive options. The key is to evaluate your insurance needs each year to make sure you aren't paying more than you must.
Also Read: 4 Financial Fireworks to Light on the Fourth of July
Car Insurance Deductibles: A Complete Guide to Picking the Right Deductible
How Much Life Insurance Do You Really Need?
15 Auto Insurance Discounts You May Be Missing
August: Save for emergencies
This is the first step toward financial freedom. It's a great feeling to know you're not living paycheck to paycheck, and that begins with an emergency fund in an interest savings account that covers at least one month of expenses.
How to Build an Emergency Fund
Should a Credit Card Act as Your Emergency Fund?
September: Start tracking your net worth
It's not how much money you make that matters. It's how much you keep. In fact, I know lawyers that make in the top 1% of wage earners, but spend everything they make and then some. Sure they make a lot of money, but their net worth is abysmal. So start tracking your net worth and focus on how you can increase it over time. It should be the measure of your financial independence, not how much you make.
Three Important Ways to Calculate Net Worth
October: Save for your child's education
If you haven't started already, it's never too late. Ok, it is too late if your kids are grown. But for the everybody else, funding a 529 Plan is a great way to save for your child's education. If you haven't started one, now is the time. And if you do have one, make sure you fund it each year.
November: Study
The one thing blogging about personal finance has taught me is that you never stop learning. No matter how much you study money management, investing, financial planning, or business, there is still more to learn. While learning should be a continual process, it's helpful to take one month out of the year to focus on learning new things that can help your finances. So put down the Steven King novel (although 11/22/63 is fantastic), and pick up a good book about money.
The 7 Best Personal Finance and Investing Books
December: Dream
This one probably should have been listed in January. So often we focus entirely on the here and now. We focus on paying the bills, getting the kids through school, what's for dinner, and whether our boss really appreciates our hard work. While these are all important, it's worth stepping back and looking at the big picture. Even in my late 40s I continue to ask what I want to do when I grow up. I hope I never stop asking that question. And sometimes we need to shut out all the distractions in order to truly listen to our dreams. They are in each of us; we just need to find them.
Have a happy, healthy and prosperous year.


text:
Mozilla has released Weave 1.0, the Firefox extension and service that provides Firefox user data synchronization among computing devices like laptops, desktops, and starting tomorrow, with Firefox for Maemo release, mobile devices. It is also great for users who dual-boot, and what don't want to bother remembering where they did what.
So far, synchronization includes bookmarks, history, preferences, passwords, filled forms, and even your last 25 opened tabs. All the information is transported and stored in encrypted form at all times making it pretty safe to use.
Weave, in development for more than two years now, includes a client (the Weave Sync extension), and a server component (Weave Server) so companies could deploy their own synchronization servers.
A feature that is not present but was tried at some point in Weave development is automatic sign-on, but it could come back at some point.
Also, preferences finally ended in its own tab in the Options or Preferences dialog, after trying a page approach Mozilla is considering for the whole preferences user interface or add-on management at least (more on this in the next post).
With Weave 1.0 and Firefox 3.6 released, and Firefox for Maemo 1.0 debuting tomorrow, Mozilla is rounding a great 2010 start.
Check out the release notes for more details. Download Weave Sync from Mozilla Add-ons.