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Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, May 8th 1784:
"I have a tender legacy to leave you on my departure. I will not say it is the son of my sister, tho her worth would justify my resting it on that ground; but it is the son of my friend, the dearest friend I knew, who, had fate reversed our lots, would have been a father to my children. He is a boy of fine dispositions, and sound masculine talents. I was his preceptor myself as long as I staid at home, and when I came away I placed him with Mr. Maury. On his breaking up his school I desired Mr. Short to dispose of him, but Mr. Short I expect will go with me to Europe. I have no body then but you to whose direction I could consign him with unlimited confidence. He is nearly master of the Latin, and has read some Greek. I beleive he is about 14. years of age. I would wish him to be employed till 16. in completing himself in latin, Greek, French, Italian and Anglosaxon. At that age I mean him to go to the college."


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Well now here's something I would have loved to have witnessed for myself.
According to various sources, actor Johnny Depp joined Willie Nelson and family on stage at the Austin Rodeo on Sunday where they performed songs such as Good Hearted Woman and On The Road Again.
Despite Depp's high-profile career and very recognizable face, it seems that most people in the audience were unaware that they were watching Captain Jack Sparrow himself jamming on the guitar.
Can you imagine?
Check out some great pictures of the performance over on Still is Still Moving.

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Another photo-less post. Ach well. I couldn't be bothered to get all the gear together to shoot a mere chickpea sandwich. (Gear consisting of 1. a small camera, and 2. the light switch.)
So, again, take my word for it: [image]ugly and poorly lit[/image].
Rinsed out some dried chickpeas on Sunday night and left them to soak overnight in the fridge. Boiled said soaked chickpeas for an hour on Monday night after getting home 2 hours after dinnertime (P's fault this time, not mine… yay! oh, at work late. not yay. boo…). Drained off all the liquid before I realised that I normally save two ladles-worth in a bowl. Duh. Put that down to tiredness (or brainlessness). To save us from having to wash too many pans, used the same pan to saute some onions and a smidgen of garlic. Added some curry powder (again, lazy. otherwise would have heated some coriander and cumin seeds, and blitzed them with some ground turmeric and grated ginger) and dry fried for a couple of minutes until the whole place smelled nice. (Who needs Glade when you have curry?) Added some tomato paste (again, lazy. should have added some chopped plum tomatoes or something. Really. It makes a huge difference to taste and texture. But. Lazy.) and chickpeas. Should have added the reserved chickpea cooking liquid at this point, but brainless git here forgot to save some. So added some plain ol water instead. I tell you, it makes a difference. Simmered for another 30 minutes.
And finally, tonight, crisped up some frozen pitta bread and served it with warmed through spicy chickpeas. Not as good as previous versions of my spicy chickpeas. Think I'm losing my touch. Keep blaming the poky and not very well laid out kitchen, but suspect it's because I've lost the will to
live cook. Can one get S.A.D. in LA even though the weather is a million times better than in Scotland right now? Or am I carrying some residual SADness from many Northern winters? All the same, the chickpeas were not the same, and that made me quite sad.


text: The Oakland Raiders lead the New York Jets 30-10 in the fourth quarter. The game began with Jets' John Hall kicking a 38-yard field goal. The Raiders answered with a 29-yard field goal by Sebastian Janikowski. Zack Crockett scored the first touchdown of the game for the Raiders in the second quarter, and Janikowski made the extra point. The Jets missed an opportunity to close the gap when John Hall missed a 48-yard field goal. In the last minute of the second quarter, Chad Pennington passed to Jerald Sowell scoring a touchdown for the Jets. John Hall kicked the extra point. In the third quarter, Rich Gannon passed to Jerry Porter for a 29-yeard touchdown. Janikowski again made the extra point for the Raiders. At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Rich Gannon passed to Jerry Rice for a touchdown and Janikowski brought the score to 24-10. Janikowski kicked two field goals in the fourth quarter boosting the Raiders first to 27 and then to 30. Any list of classic NFL games will have a sampling of Jets-Raiders matchups. When the teams play Sunday in a second-round playoff game, it will be difficult to replicate those memorable meetings. Difficult, but not impossible. Maybe there will be a backward pass the Raiders don't bother to cover (1968 AFL championship game). It won't be as historic as Oakland's 14-7 victory Oct. 9, 1989, when Art Shell, the first black head coach in modern NFL history, made his debut with the Raiders. It might be as entertaining as last month's game, a 26-20 win for the Raiders that went down to the final play _ and included a prolonged midgame ceremony (for Tim Brown's 1,000th career catch) that still irks the Jets. Oakland leads the series 20-13-2, including victories in four of the last five games _ all played at the Black Hole. The most significant of those was a 38-24 win in the first round of last season's playoffs. A week before that, in the season finale, John Hall kicked the Jets into the postseason with a 53-yard field goal for the Jets' first regular-season win in Oakland. Their previous victory here was as the New York Titans in 1962. "For me and for our team, going to Oakland, we had been there so many times, it almost feels like a home away from home," Chad Pennington said. "We really enjoy playing in that atmosphere. I think our team feeds off that crowd. And we love that hostile atmosphere. If you don't, you're beaten before you even step out on the field." By far, these franchises' two most storied games came in 1968. On Nov. 17 that year, the Jets held a 32-29 lead at Oakland with under a minute left when NBC, which then had the AFL television rights, went to a commercial _ and didn't come back to the game. Instead, the children's film "Heidi," scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. EST, went on, and nearly all of the country had no idea that the Raiders rallied for a 43-32 win. Even though NBC's president wanted to stick with football, the network employee in charge of making the switch never was told. "I didn't do anything wrong," said Dick Cline, the man who switched the network to the movie. "I'm not guilty here. I did what I was supposed to do. In fact, NBC promoted me the following month." And, the following month, at frigid Shea Stadium, the Raiders faced the Jets for the AFL title. The Jets, in their first playoff game ever, won 27-23, helped greatly when Daryle Lamonica's lateral to Charles Smith was left uncovered by the Raiders. Jets linebacker Ralph Baker pounced on it, clinching New York's victory. Two weeks later, the Jets stunned the Colts to spark the Super Bowl's popularity. So what might be in store Sunday, with the winner advancing to the AFC championship game against Tennessee, which beat Pittsburgh 34-31 in overtime Saturday? The Raiders hope _ expect _ their recent domination of the series to continue. And they don't care how dramatically it occurs. "This time of the year, it's the part of the game that you really love," Jerry Rice said. "Everything is on the line, and if you don't play well, your season is over. I think my wife \u2026 she's not ready for me to be at home every day and I'm not ready for that, either."


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A young missionary living overseas posted a political opinion on a popular social media site. One person responded in agreement. A few people responded with a different opinion, as did I. After I replied, I then began to get notifications that other people were commenting; and several of them were also "liking" the comment I made.
I sent a private message to this missionary to explain a concern. As missionaries, either abroad or at home, we are usually dependent on the financial support of others who care about our mission. Many of these supporters connect to us through social media. Like it or not, everything that we post there can be an extension of our ministry.
I explained that I am quite careful not to post controversial topics on my social media. I suggested that he might consider doing the same. It's simply not worth upsetting prayer supporters or losing financial support just to express our latest political opinion.
His response to me was that he'd known the people who are replying for at least a decade. He was sure that they would not respond to him negatively. This might be true. The people who are responding might not be negative toward his opinion. But what about the people who read the post and do not respond? How does he know what they are thinking?
In choosing a man to disciple, an essential element is that he be teachable. If someone doesn't stop long enough to consider what you're trying to communicate to them, call it stubbornness if you'd like, you won't make progress in helping him grow into a disciple of Jesus.
There's a pretty good chance that if a man doesn't listen to you, especially when you're speaking out of love and concern, he may also not be willing to listen to Jesus (who speaks not only through the Bible but also through other believers). This doesn't mean that he has to do everything you say, but he should at least hear you out.
If someone doesn't appear to be teachable, take things slow and address this most important of topics. Try to help him or her understand that being teachable flows from an attitude of humility – a trait that the Bible often focuses on (Proverbs 6:3; 11:2; 15:33; 16:19; 18:12; 22:4; and 29:23 from just one book!).
Give him or her the opportunity to develop some teachability. But if after a few tries and a couple of months things have not improved, invest yourself in someone else. The missionary mentioned above responded this way: "I'm not going to be silenced just because someone might be offended."
This is not just being unteachable. No where in Scripture do we get the opportunity to be offensive. This stubbornness has its roots in pride. Until someone's character trait is transformed (Romans 12:2), trying to disciple (or mentor or coach) a man or woman like this will be fruitless.
Teachable men can be difficult to find. Men who are faithful, available, and teachable are especially hard to find. But better to look for a F.A.T. man than waste valuable portions of your life on someone who won't heed your discipling.
In the end, it's not how many men you've discipled; it's how well you've invested the things that you've been given. That's when we will get to hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant" (Matthew 25:23).
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1. All the new stamps and dies will be released on Tuesday, January 19th.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
The Cat's Pajamas Peeks-Day Three!
1. All the new stamps and dies will be released on Tuesday, January 19th.
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Beautiful Jessie - I love the red heart against the strips of patterned paper.ReplyDelete
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Love how you used the banners on the background, then tied them together with the Lacey Heart die and string. Beautiful.ReplyDelete
Your background papers are pretty with the lacy heart die cut. I like your use of the older sentiment--it is fun to reach for some of the cute TCP stamps that you can't even get any more!ReplyDelete
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WELCOME TO CLINICAL FUTURES | A CHOP Research Institute Center of Emphasis
Clinical Futures, formerly the Center for Pediatric Clinical Effectiveness (CPCE), is powering progress in pediatric care. As a Center of Emphasis within the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Research Institute, one of the largest pediatric research institutes in the country, we are committed to improving the care delivered to children. The center consists of dynamic multidisciplinary teams of clinicians, researchers, biostatisticians, and public health experts dedicated to advancing the conduct and outcomes of clinical research for children.
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Episode 26: A Little Bromance [Silver Linings Playbook; Gambit; End of Watch]
Discussed on the podcast:
Opening Segment: The contentious results of the Leeds Film Festival's audience votes, and championing films and performances that won't make our year-end lists [2:05 – 14:00]
*Preconception Corner*
Reviews of:
- "End of Watch"
- "For a Good Time, Call…"
- "Gambit"
- "Lawrence of Arabia" (50th anniversary re-release)
[18:20 – 57:55]
Closing Segment: David O'Russell's "Silver Linings Playbook": considering the awards chances of its cast, offering examples of actors Oscar-nominated for the wrong films, and predicting next week's New York Film Critics Circle prizes. [58:00 – 1:17:10]
*Shag, Marry or Kill?*
*The Watson Factor*
*The Poupaud Range*
Intro Music: New theme music!
Outro Music: Ellie Goulding, "Anything Can Happen"
Episode 25: Tricks of the Trade [The Master; Actress Roundtable; Mental]
A mini milestone is passed in Episode 25 of In the Mood for Podcast, a British-based film podcast hosted by Calum Reed of Ultimate Addict and Pete Sheppard of In the Mood for Blog. This week our attentions are divided between nutritious world cinema and meaty awards chat, as The Hollywood Reporter's annual roundtables prompt us to gossip about the females of 2012. From there we move onto reviews of "Mental," "Jab Tak Hai Jaan," "Happy Happy," "A Better Life," and "On Air," before returning to process Paul Thomas Anderson's "The Master," well-publicised as having sent critics spinning. We're less concerned with the weight of the film than Amy Adams' elbow grease, which proves just too rich a source of innuendo for some…
Opening Segment: We chat at length about The Hollywood Reporter's Actress Roundtable, the participants of which were Amy Adams, Marion Cotillard, Sally Field, Anne Hathaway, Helen Hunt, Naomi Watts, and Rachel Weisz. Who came off best, and which ladies are the frontrunners for awards? [2:40 – 18:10]
*Preconception Corner*
Reviews of:
- "Mental"
- "Jab Tak Hai Jaan"
- "Happy Happy"
- "A Better Life"
- "On Air"
[21:10 – 51:55]
Closing Segment: Our thoughts on Paul Thomas Anderson's "The Master," and discussing the art of balancing double features. [52:00 – 1:11:35]
*Shag, Marry or Kill?*
*The Watson Factor*
*The Poupaud Range*
Intro Music: New theme music!
Outro Music: Missy Elliot, "One Minute Man"
Episode 24: Disrupt the Peace [Argo; The Sapphires; People Like Us]
It's Episode 24 of In the Mood for Podcast, a British-based film podcast hosted by Calum Reed of Ultimate Addict and Pete Sheppard of In the Mood for Blog. This week Ben Affleck's awards juggernaut "Argo" lands on British shores, but does it live up to the considerable hype? "Transformers" scribe Alex Kurtzman is the latest to lure Michelle Pfeiffer back to the screen in the family drama "People Like Us," while the established pull of Chris O'Dowd is tested in Wayne Blair's "The Sapphires." Pete endures Kevin James in "Here Comes the Boom," and Cal sits in for daunting "Dogtooth" director Giorgos Lanthimos's eery follow-up, "Alps." All this, and an opening segment on Wong Kar-wai's upcoming "The Grandmasters," which goes a little awry when an unexpected intruder stymies Pete's reverent flow. Well, not everyone liked "My Blueberry Nights"…
Opening Segment: Discussing the week's news, reactions to the first trailer for Wong Kar-wai's "The Grandmasters," and some fond thoughts about the filmmaker's career thus far. [1:10 – 15:30]
*Preconception Corner*
Reviews of:
- "The Sapphires"
- "People Like Us"
- "Here Comes the Boom"
- "Alps"
[18:50 – 54:25]
Closing Segment: Discussing "Argo," crazy real-life stories adapted for cinema, and looking at early betting odds for the Best Picture Oscar. [54:30 – 1:13:05]
*Shag, Marry or Kill?*
*The Watson Factor*
*The Poupaud Range*
Intro Music: Faye Wong, "Dream Person"
Outro Music: The Supremes, "The Happening"
Episode 23: Cosmetic Clauses [Rust & Bone; Silent Hill 2; War Witch]
It's Episode 23 of In the Mood for Podcast, a British-based film podcast hosted by Calum Reed of Ultimate Addict and Pete Sheppard of In the Mood for Blog. Looks are a hangup this week, as Marion Cotillard deglams majorly for Jacques Audiard's "Rust and Bone," and the delayed "Silent Hill" sequel sheds production design for computer wizardry. There's domestic drama in NYC-set "Keep the Lights On" and Greek film "Dinner With My Sisters," while the bloody horror in "Excision" has us grimacing and guffawing. Pete gives the rundown on some titles from the ongoing Leeds Film Festival, including Canada's Oscar submission "War Witch," and we introduce a new feature to celebrate the form of male actors. Lana Wachowski isn't the only advocate for gender equality…
Opening Segment: Discussing the week's news (The resurrection of Star Wars, the European Film Award nominations, and the British Independent Film Award nominations) and reviews from the Leeds Film Festival of "War Witch," "In The House," "John Dies At The End," and "Robot & Frank." [1:50 – 20:00]
*Preconception Corner*
Reviews of:
- "Excision"
- "Silent Hill: Revelation"
- "Keep the Lights On"
- "Dinner With My Sisters"
[25:10 – 51:00]
Closing Segment: Discussing "Rust & Bone," and responding to listener questions [51:15 – 1:09:15]
*Shag, Marry or Kill?*
*The Watson Factor*
*The Poupaud Range*
Intro Music: Fleetwood Mac, "The Chain"
Outro Music: M.I.A, "It Takes a Muscle"


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Volume 32(1)
Nordvik Torgeir: Between Critism and Loyalty. The Laestadian Lyngen Group's Relation to the Church of Norway. 1-19.
Lund Julie: Living Places and Animated Objects? Sámi Sacrificial Places with Metal Objects and their South Scandinavian Parallels. 20-39.
Berg-Nordlie Mikkel: Two Centuries of Russian Sámi Policy: Arrangements for Autonomy and Participation Seen in Light of Imperial, Soviet and Federal Indigenous Minority Policy 1822–2014. 40-67.
Leete Art & Lipin Vladimir: The Concept of Truth in the Komi Hunting Stories. 68-84.
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Secretary Locke Hosts Forum on Speeding University Research from Lab to Marketplace
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke hosted a forum today with university leaders, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists on "Catalyzing University Research for a Stronger Economy" to address the critical importance of technology commercialization for America's economic competitiveness and job creation. Joining Locke at the event were the presidents of several premiere universities, including Stanford, Nebraska, Akron and Kentucky. Locke and participating White House officials listened for suggestions that can improve and accelerate commercialization of federal R&D in university labs. (Remarks)


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I'm beginning to drool over the upcoming Blackberry 9000, now that it seems to be a reality.
It has everything I already love about my Blackberry 8800, plus wifi, a faster network and a camera. I know that rumors also say iPhone is due for an upgrade later this year to AT&T's faster 3G network.
Some of the Mac press refuse to see what's attractive about the Blackberry over the iPhone, like this tidbit from MacDailyNews:
"Uh oh, RIM shareholders. If this is all RIM's got, you guys and gals might want to quickly add "former" ahead of that suddenly scary description of one of your portfolio positions, as it's now painfully obvious that RIM has learned nothing in the past 15 or so months since Apple unveiled the iPhone," SteveJack writes.
"It's the same old, same old in an iPhone-inspired wrapper. And that should fail to inspire much confidence in RIM," SteveJack writes.
MDN is an extreme example because it's a site where Steve Jobs can rob a bank at gunpoint and they'll turn it around into a positive message for humanity, but it's become typical to measure the Blackberry by an iPhone standard.
Some of us genuinely enjoy our Blackberrys for what they are, not as some sort of second fiddle to the iPhone. If I wanted an iPhone, I would have bought one. Sleek design can only take you so far.
I'm relieved that RIM is staying true to its focus on functionality first and foremost. Given a choice, I think I may still choose Blackberry when both companies roll out their new devices in a few months. When I want to use my phone to update Twitter or send an email, I'm thinking of the message, not the tool. I think the iPhone's awkward keyboard will always be a barrier for me. We'll see what happens when I have the opportunity to walk into an AT&T store later in the spring and (hopefully) hold both devices.
When it comes to technology, in my opinion, the best design quickly gets out of the way and doesn't have to try too hard. This is why I still feel that the MacBook Air is an interesting proof-of-concept but will fail long term unless there is more thinking towards functionality than just being "impossibly thin." Maybe it was impossible for a reason.
Frankly, If RIM can adapt the browser on a Blackberry to work better with "iPhone enhanced" sites, that may be all it takes for me to stick with their devices and never look back.


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Executive Function
Executive function describes a set of cognitive processes and mental skills that help an individual plan, monitor, and successfully execute their goals. The "executive functions," as they're known, include attentional control, working memory, inhibition, and problem-solving, many of which are thought to originate in the brain's prefrontal cortex.
Understanding Executive Function
Many behaviors in which humans engage, such as breathing or stepping out of the way of an oncoming car, occur without conscious thought. Most others, however, rely on executive function. Any process or goal pursuit that requires time management, decision-making, and storing information in one's memory makes use of executive function to some degree. Since much of modern life is process-driven and demands that individuals set and meet goals, disruptions in executive function can make it challenging for someone to succeed in school, at work, or in the household.
What are the different executive functions?
Many experts believe that the human mind contains seven different executive functions. These include self-awareness, inhibition, nonverbal working memory (short-term memory related to sensory and spatial information), verbal working memory (short-term memory related to speech and language), emotional regulation, motivational regulation, and planning and problem-solving.
Is executive functioning related to intelligence?
Studies have found consistent overlap between executive functioning and general intelligence scores; some researchers have even proposed that executive functioning may better predict success than does IQ across a wide array of disciplines. However, some high-IQ individuals struggle with executive functions; thus, there is clearly more to intelligence than executive functioning alone.
How long does it take for the executive functions to fully develop?
The executive functions start to appear in the first year of a child's life and develop rapidly in the elementary school years. For most people, they will continue to develop into the mid-20s or even early 30s. Children and teens who lag behind their peers in executive functioning may find that they have fewer challenges once they enter adulthood.
Problems with Executive Function
Someone who struggles with executive functioning will likely have trouble starting or finishing tasks, executing multiple steps of a project in sequence, and keeping their belongings organized. They may struggle to make decisions or lose important items frequently.
Issues with impulse or emotional control are a less obvious sign of an executive functioning deficit. Someone with underdeveloped executive functioning may act without thinking and may appear overly emotional at times; this is because both behavioral and emotional inhibition are key aspects of executive functioning.
Executive dysfunction—sometimes called executive function disorder, or EFD—may appear similar to ADHD; indeed, some experts posit that ADHD is itself a disorder of executive function. People with ADHD—especially children—usually struggle with one or more executive functions, in addition to other symptoms such as hyperactivity and distractibility.
What is executive function disorder (EFD)?
The term "executive function disorder," or EFD, describes a condition in which a child or adult struggles significantly with planning, problem-solving, or other aspects of executive function. EFD is not currently an official diagnosis in the DSM-5, though executive function-related symptoms do appear in other DSM conditions.
What causes poor executive functioning?
The cause of poor executive functioning is not always clear. Like other developmental challenges such as ADHD, the cause is likely a combination of genetics, prenatal exposure to drugs or alcohol, early childhood trauma, or other factors. Sometimes, there is no discernible cause.
What are signs of poor executive functioning?
Someone with executive functioning challenges will find it more difficult than others in their age group to remember information, plan and execute tasks, keep items and information organized, and maintain motivation. They may also struggle with emotional, impulse, or attentional control.
Is executive function disorder (EFD) the same thing as ADHD?
No, though many experts believe the two are closely related. Though many with ADHD will struggle with one or more executive functions, the core symptoms of ADHD—hyperactivity, impulsivity, and distractibility—are not solely related to executive functioning. What's more, executive function difficulties can co-occur with other developmental and mood disorders, including autism or depression.
Is it possible to have both ADHD and executive function disorder (EFD)?
Executive function disorder, or EFD, is not an official diagnosis. However, it is possible—and in fact, quite likely—for someone with ADHD to also have significant challenges with executive functioning.
Why is my child so disorganized?
Children can be disorganized because of ADHD, disobedience, or simply because they're not interested in neatness. However, some children who wish to be organized but find it difficult may have poor executive functioning. These children may struggle with the motivation, problem-solving, and planning that are required for staying organized.
How to Improve Executive Function
The ability to plan, problem-solve, organize, and execute can help children and adults in many domains in life. Thus, improving these skills is often a key interest for parents and adults. For some who struggle with executive function, accommodations at work or school can help fill the gaps; strategies aimed specifically at areas of weakness can also be of great help.
However, it's important to remember that executive function is among the slowest mental processes to develop. Thus, many children who struggle with executive function may find that their skills naturally catch up over time and continue to improve well into adulthood.
Is it possible for executive function to be improved?
Yes. Most children and teens who are behind their peers in executive function will continue to improve with time, particularly if offered specific strategies for doing so; many will catch up by the time they reach adulthood. Adults may find progress to be slower but can also improve executive functions using targeted strategies and accommodations.
What strategies can help strengthen executive function?
Strategies for improving executive function include: breaking a larger task into smaller chunks; externalizing information using to-do lists, notepads, or phone reminders; buddying up with a peer to foster accountability; blocking access to distractions (putting one's phone in a drawer or blocking tempting websites); and using rewards to motivate periods of consistent effort.
My child struggles to plan and remember tasks. How can I help her improve?
Many children who struggle to keep track of tasks and responsibilities find the simple act of writing them down—and thus externalizing them—to be hugely helpful. Working with the teacher if necessary, parents can help their child establish a consistent routine for writing down tasks, planning the steps for completion, and rewarding themselves when successful.
Can adults improve their executive function skills?
Yes. Adults should identify which specific executive functions they wish to strengthen—whether planning, problem-solving, working memory, or emotional regulation—when deciding which strategy to use. For example, adults who struggle with motivation can devise a reward system for successfully completing a task, while those who struggle with impulse control can establish consistent routines to strengthen inhibition.


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UPDATE (1:51 p.m. ET): NASCAR's statistics account on Twitter has confirmed that Busch has returned to the race track at Lap 29.
Kyle Busch got loose off of Turn 4 and tagged the outside wall to bring out the first yellow of the day in the Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
After the incident, Busch quickly wheeled his damaged No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota to the garage.
The last three weeks have been rough for Busch and his team. He suffered an engine failure two weeks ago at Pocono, and last week at Watkins Glen, he soldiered to a 40th-place finish after an extended garage stay for repairs following a run-in with Martin Truex Jr.
ESPN's Dr. Jerry Punch reported that the No. 18 suffered right-front and right-rear suspension damage in addition to the obvious cosmetic issues.
During the 10 races since the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte in May, Busch has suffered four finishes of 40th or worse. Within that stretch, he also finished runner-up three times in a four-race period.
Obviously, it's been feast or famine lately for "Rowdy," and unfortunately for him, it appears he'll get the latter again today in the Irish Hills.


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Growing up in a very white area, having a lot of white friends and family, and being white I've heard phrases like "I'm colorblind: I don't see race", "we all bled red", "I don't think of you as [insert race]" way too often. I fully admit that in my more ignorant phases growing up, I used that phrase and fully believed in it. Since then, I've come to realize the racism that is stated with the belief.
*I want to preface this post by saying that I am not trying to speak for any person of color with writing this but instead trying to articulate the best I can of what is wrong with colorblindness. This is written by a white person for other white people and as a way for me personally to better articulate why colorblindness is really problematic.
Being colorblind comes from a place of privilege and negates the experiences, cultural values, norms, and expectations that come with being a person of color. Not only does this sentiment deny the experiences of racism that people of color experience but it also removes you from seeing and addressing your privilege as a white person.
By not seeing or talking about race, you don't magically cure racism or live in a post racial society. (In fact! A study found that white people and those that ranked high in color blind ideologies were less likely to not be offended by images of people enacting racist stereotypes.) Instead, you just don't address critical issues and alienate people from interacting with you. Being aware of someone's race does not make you a racist. Making stereotypes and assuming things because of someone's race, on the other hand, most definitely makes you a racist. Also be careful not to assume how someone identifies.
Quotes and media on the issue of colorblindness:
"Race matters. Race matters in part because of the long history of racial minorities' being denied access to the political process. Race matters to a young man's view of society when he spends his teenage years watching others tense up as he passes, no matter what neighborhood he grew up. Race matters to a young woman's sense of self when she states her hometown, and then is pressed, 'No, where are you really from?' The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to speak openly and candidly on the subject of race, and to apply the Constitution with eyes open to the unfortunate effects of centuries of racial discrimination."
– Sonia Sotomayor, on why pretending that America is a colorblind, post racial society does not make it so
"You do not have the right to say to a person, 'I do not see you as you are. I want to see you as I would be more comfortable seeing you.'"
– What you are actually saying when you say that you don't see color
"You know what I love? When people don't see my race. There is nothing more affirming for me as a person than to have essential parts of myself and my experience completely disregarded. I mean, inside we're all the same. And there's only one race: the HUMAN race! Amirite??? Ugh. Listen. If your ability to respect someone's right to exist requires pretending that they are just like you, that's a problem. We are not all the same. And things like race, gender, disability, etc. are exactly the kinds of things that shape our lives and our experiences and make us different from one another. Being different is not the problem. The idea that being the same as you is what gives us the right to exist is the problem."
– Mia Mckenzie, 8 Ways Not to Be An "Ally", found in her new book "Black Girl Dangerous on Race, Queerness, Class and Gender"
Statements like these assume that people of color are just like you, white; that they have the same dreams, standards, problems, and peeves that you do. "Colorblindness" negates the cultural values, norms, expectations and life experiences of people of color. Even if an individual white person could ignore a person's color, society does not. By saying we are not different, that you don't see the color, you are also saying you don't see your whiteness. This denies the people of colors' experience of racism and your experience of privilege. "I'm colorblind" can also be a defense when afraid to discuss racism, especially if one assumes all conversation about race or color is racist. Speaking of another person's color or culture is not necessarily racist or offensive. As my friend Rudy says, I don't mind that you notice that I'm black." Color consciousness does not equal racism.
– from shitrichcollegekidssay, by Debra Leigh
7 Things Your Colorblind Friend Might Say and How to Respond – Atlanta Blackstar (also includes a great definition of racism)
The Problem with Colorblindness – Alex Seitz-Wald, Washington Post


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For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established—that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me (Romans 1.11-12).
Paul longed to see the Roman believers because he wanted to serve them. Imparting a spiritual gift means to serve in the area of your giftedness. It is one thing to have a spiritual gift; it is quite another to use it. Paul would use his gift to establish the Roman believers or to make them stronger and more firm in their faith.
Further, Paul seeks to be encouraged along with the Roman believers. He desired mutual encouragement through mutual faith. To encourage means to literally pour courage within a person. Paul looked for courage from others and looked to impart courage to others. It was a mutual affair. Such courage is energized by each believer's faith or dependence upon the promises and presence of God.
One of the marks of a healthy church is found in whether or not people leave encouraged and filled with hope. The pastor must seek to establish people by strengthening hope and faith through the Spirit-empowered ministry of the Word of God. In turn he is strengthened and encouraged by faithful believers who respond favorably to the truth. When they do respond favorably, the pastor does not feel discouraged as Elijah did when he thought he was all alone.
We must guard against jaded, critical spirits within the body of Christ. It is important to understand that people often come to church and leave sapped of courage and despair. This happens because the object of the pastor's faith may be his performance. But also the members listening may be depending on solution-oriented directives or warm, home-spun stories which make them feel good. Some churches may have been duped into thinking that they need to be more seeker-sensitive and so dumb down the Gospel message. Still other churches are useless ivory towers of erudite academia.
Faith must rest in God's promises and presence in order to establish believers and encourage them. We find the presence of God and His promises when we gather each Lord's Day. This is why it is so sad when people take for granted the privilege of church attendance. It is also one major reason for why believers fail to stand strong and remain encouraged.
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching (Hebrews 10.23-25).


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Huawei CFO fights US extradition in Canada with new defense
Huawei's Chief Financial Officer, Meng Wanzhou, raised a new argument which accused the Canadian police and border agents of colluding with the FBI.
At a court hearing in a British Columbia Supreme Court on Monday, Meng's defense lawyer, David Martin, has argued that Canadian officials purposely delayed her arrest in December 2018 by several days in order to gather evidence for the FBI during the stopover. Adding that the "pre-planned scheme" gave authorities the opportunity to go through her personal electronic devices by pretending that it was a part of customs inspections.
Her team of lawyers have also claimed that the case the US submitted to Canada was "so replete with intentional and reckless error" that it violated her rights.
The court had previously heard that the Canada Border Service Agency had placed Meng's devices in "signal-blocking" bags, at the request of the FBI. Also, the FBI allegedly requested the electronic serial numbers and images of her devices.
Meng, the daughter of Huawei's Founder and CEO, Ren Zhengfei, has claimed that she is innocent. She is wanted in the US for fraud that is linked to Iran sanctions.
Her lawyer deemed the US extradition request "an extravagant extraterritorial jurisdictional reach". Martin also pointed out a Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) memo which specifically stated that the FBI would not be present at Meng's arrest in an effort to "avoid the perception of influence" as proof that the CSIS was "conscious of obscuring the involvement of the FBI".
In the memo, the CSIS also warned that the arrest of the 48 year-old CFO would be a "highly political" issue, that it would "send shock waves around the world" and would definitely become "a significant bilateral issue" for Canada and China.
Zhao Lijian, the Chinese foreign ministry's spokesperson, said that the memo showed "once again that the whole Meng Wanzhou case is a serious political incident".
Adding that, "It speaks volumes about the US political calculations to purposefully suppress Huawei and other Chinese high-tech companies."
"We once again urge Canada to take China's solemn position and concerns seriously, immediately release Meng and ensure her safe return to China, and not to go further down the wrong path," he said.
Italian regulator threatens Facebook with €5m fine
Italy's Competition Authority (ICA) has taken legal action against Facebook, threatening to fine the social media giant for failing to comply with their terms regarding data practices involving user data which were previously set in November 2018.
The ICA issued a statement which read that if a company failed to comply with their terms, it would potentially result in a €5 million fine.
Facebook was fined €5 million back in November 3018 after the ICA found that the social media giant did not inform its users adequately about their personal data collection procedure and how it was being used for commercial purposes. More specifically, they were penalized on the grounds of "the remunerative aims underlying the supply of the service , while at the same time emphasizing that it is provided free of charge."
The ICA also asked Facebook to put an end to this and publish an amending statement which was to be shown on the homepage of the website as well as the app and the person profiles of all Italian users.
However the regulatory agency found that, upon registering on the social network, users "are still not adequately and immediately informed about the collection and use of their personal data for commercial purposes" and that "Facebook did not publish the amending statement".
When it comes to regulator probes, Facebook has been under the spotlight over the past few years.
A spokesperson rom Facebook stated, "We are reviewing the authority decision… We made changes last year, including to our terms of service, to further clarify how Facebook makes money. These changes were part of our ongoing commitment to give people more transparency and control over their information."
TikTok accused of 'clandestinely' collecting and storing private user data
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against video sharing app TikTok by a university student in California who claims that the app has been collecting large amounts of private user data and storing it in China.
Facebook faces historic $5bn fine over privacy violations
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has decided to fine Facebook $5 billion over privacy violations from the Cambridge Analytica scandal as well as a $100 million penalty by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for releasing misleading information about user data.
Notwithstanding the highest ever fine imposed on the tech giant, the FTC said that Facebook will also have to submit new sweeping restrictions and a newly modified corporate structure which aims to hold the company accountable for their decision regarding the privacy of its users.
The FTC issued a new 20-year settlement in an effort to avoid another potential situation where Facebook deceives its users about their privacy. The settlement order will reform the way the company makes its decisions about privacy through encouraging greater transparency and holding the tech behemoth responsible through several levels and channels of compliance.
Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, stated, "The next focus for our company is to build privacy protections as strong as the best services we provide. I'm committed to doing this well and delivering the best private social platform for our community."
The $5 billion fine accounts for around 9% of the tech company's 2018 revenue.
In fact, the decisions came amidst Facebook's announcement of its second quarter earnings. The company's stock experienced a 2% decrease during this quarter in the pre-market trading.
After the fines were made official, Zuckerberg said, "Just as we have an audit committee of our board to oversee our financial controls, we'll set up a new privacy committee of our board that will oversee our privacy program. We've also asked one of our most experienced product leaders to take on the role of Chief Privacy Officer for Products."
Apple South Korea proposes settlement to avoid antitrust allegations
Apple's South Korea unit has proposed a settlement agreement with the country' antitrust regulator, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC).
Apple to be investigated for anti-competitive behavior
Spotify recently made an official complaint against Apple to the European Commission, accusing it of anti-competitive behavior and their complaints have now warranted an investigation.
WikiLeaks founder arrested at Ecuadorian Embassy in London
On Thursday, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was arrested by British Police at the embassy of Ecuador in London.
US judge places temporary ban on iPhone imports
On Tuesday, a US trade judge has called for a ban of some iPhone imports as Apple was found to have violated a Qualcomm chipmaker patent.
International Trade Commission administrative law specialist MaryJoan McNamara recommended a "limited exclusion order together with a cease and desist order" against the tech ginat.
Since the iPhone does not compeet with Qualcomm products, Apple will not be required to post a bond while US President Donald Trump and a panel of judges review the order.
Qualcomm released a statement which read: "We appreciate Judge McNamara's recognition of Apple's infringement of our hardware patent and that she will be recommending an import ban and cease and desist order."
Apple has not replied to a request to post a comment on the matter as of yet.
The patent which is being investigated involves extending power and battery life. The issue at hand constitutes for one of the two complaints that Qualcomm officially issued against Apple to the commission.
Qualcomm shares went up by 2.4 per cent while Apple's shares were down by at least 1 per cent as soon as the ruling was released.
The California-based tech giants have been involved in a long-term battle over patents and royalties which have taken to the courts and other administrative bodies on a global scale.
Last week, Qualcomm won a case against Apple over patented technology which was found to be used in iPhones and won $31 million. These chips were found to have been used on the iPhone 7, 8 and X.
Other patents at issue were "flashless booting" which allows for devices to connect to the internet quickly as soon as they are switch on and allows smartphone apps to move data online in an efficient manner.
In addition to this, another patent would be using rich graphics in games whilst still maintaining battery life.
Apple sued Qualcomm a couple of years ago over payments for a preliminary ruling which involved Qualcomm owing Apple around $1 billion in patent royalty rebate payments which has not been paid yet. The judge's decision is still to be determined.
War of words between Spotify and Apple escalates
Spotify has filed a complaint against Apple to the European Commission. Spotify claims that Apple gives itself an "unfair advantage at every turn" as it takes a 30 per cent cut of digital goods sold via iOS apps.
South Africa's MTN fights back against Turkcell claims
South Africa's MTN filed its plea in the long-running litigation where Turkcell is claiming damages against MTN as a result of MTN having acquired a 49 percent interest in Irancell, which was awarded the second GSM License in Iran in November 2005.
MTN said Turkcell's claim is "opportunistic, an abuse of the process of Court, baseless and without merit." The company said it "will not be bullied, harassed and oppressed in this matter and have every expectation that we will prevail."
MTN claims Turkcell was the author of its own misfortune in failing to obtain the license in Iran. "When it became clear that Turkcell was unwilling or unable to comply with the new legislative requirement that its shareholding in the license be not greater than 49 percent, the Iranian authorities offered the opportunity to MTN, which it accepted," said MTN in a statement.
"Turkcell obviously regretted their decision and has ever since engaged in four different sets of legal proceedings, all of which have been lost," the statement added.
Turkcell's allegations rest on a former MTN employee who has been described as a "fantasist" and a "conspiracy theorist" and whose allegations have been dismissed, according to MTN, by an independent investigation.
When the allegations made by Turkcell were first raised, MTN appointed an Independent Special Committee under the Chairmanship of the international jurist, Lord Leonard Hoffmann, to investigate the allegations. Lord Hoffmann embarked upon a thorough analysis of the investigations.
When furnishing his report into his findings, Lord Hoffmann made the point that his Committee had "received full cooperation from the company and had been given unrestricted access to all individuals, information, documents and facilities" which his Committee requested.
He observed that there had "not been the slightest attempt by the company or its management to influence the Committee in its deliberations or Report".
He found that Turkcell's allegations, which rested upon the evidence of one Mr. Christian Kilowan, were all "a fabric of lies, distortions and inventions"; and that Mr. Kilowan was shown to be "a fantasist and a conspiracy theorist".
Lord Hoffmann said he was satisfied that there was no conspiracy between MTN and Iranian officials to remove Turkcell from the license process in Iran, that there were no promises made to procure the South African government to supply defense equipment to Iran or to support Iran's nuclear policy, nor that MTN had advanced sham loans to its Iranian partners, nor indeed that any promises of payment to Iranian or South African officials were made or authorized by Mr. Nhleko or Ms Charnley.
Earlier this year, Dr. Mahmoud Vaezi, the Minister in Iran's Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, rejected Turkcell's allegations in an interview with Islamic Republic of Iran News Agency. Minister Vaezi was reported to have said that all relevant documents have been looked at, with nothing to establish Turkcell's claims.
The case in South Africa is the fifth time that Turkcell has attempted to pursue legal proceedings in respect of the same issues. MTN said Turkcell "continues to pursue its claims only to harass and oppress." The company added, "We consider that it is most unjust to burden MTN with a fifth round of litigation of substantially the same matters."
Turkcell's four previous attempts, including proceedings before reputable international arbitration panels, failed.


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All members and visitors were welcomed after the holiday period.
As the planned speaker had to pull out due to personal circumstances, we were very grateful to Alex Leger who was able to come instead at very short notice. Alex was producer and director at the BBC for 36 years, working on the children's program 'Blue Peter' for over 30 years as a producer and camera man. He delighted us with clips from the programme over the years, including hair raising moments during the eruption of Mount Etna and free fall parachuting and a very amusing baby elephant episode. We heard how practices had changed over the years.
After the tea break we heard that the furry dance was a financial success for us. It was agreed that it certainly had been hard work to manage two venues, but it was enjoyed by all volunteers and the cake stall with our new banner in the Strand raised our profile in the village.
Members were asked to sign up for several new activities including making desserts for our 'Autumn Soup and Pud' fund raising event on the 3rd November. Helpers will also be required on the day.
Some events to look forward to are a Jurassic Cruise on Friday and a visit to Rosemoor with the Garden Club next week.
Our next meeting will be on the 3rd of October at 2.30 and our speaker will be Kay Townsend: 'My life on the Fairground'. If you think you might be interested in joining our WI, you will be made very welcome at the meeting on every first Wednesday of the month.
Elly Cordwell


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Empathy is one of the most important aspects of creating harmonious relationships, reducing stress, and enhancing emotional awareness.
Empathy is the ability to emotionally understand what other people feel, see things from their perspective, and imagine yourself in their place. It is putting yourself in someone else's position and feeling what they must be feeling.
Empathy vs. sympathy
Empathy is often interchanged with sympathy, but while the two are related, they do not mean the same thing.
Sympathy is a shared feeling, usually of sorrow, pity, or compassion for another person. You show concern for another person when you feel sympathy for them.
For example, when someone experiences the death of a loved one, you feel sympathy towards that person. You may feel sad for them, but if you have not experienced a death in your own family, you might not have empathy for their situation.
On the other hand, empathy is stronger and deeper than sympathy. It is the ability to put yourself in the place of another and understand their feelings by identifying with them.
Why empathy is important
Without empathy, people will go about life without considering how other people feel or what they may be thinking. It becomes easy to make assumptions and jump to conclusions about others, and this often leads to misunderstandings, miscommunication, divisiveness, conflict, and fractured relationships.
Empathy encourages us to work out our differences more productively and maintain harmonious ties with people who may think and act differently from us, thereby reducing stress.
Empathizing with others also helps us regulate our own emotions. Emotional regulation is important because it allows us to manage what we are feeling, even in situations that are very upsetting, without becoming overwhelmed.
Lastly, empathy promotes helping behaviors. Not only are we more likely to engage in helpful behaviors when we feel empathy for other people, but other people are also more likely to help us when they experience empathy.
Tips for Practicing Empathy
If you would like to build your empathy skills, there are a few things that you can do:
- Pay attention. Listen to people without interrupting. Pay attention to non-verbal cues like body language, as these can reveal what a person is really feeling.
- Be curious. Instead of attacking someone for having a belief that is different from yours, engage in a calm, rational discussion and ask questions to find out why they think the way they do. More often than not, the answer lies in their life experience, which, while different from yours, is not wrong. Then examine your own biases and find out why you think differently from them.
- Imagine yourself in another person's shoes. Get out of your usual environment. Travel to new places or new environments, and mingle with the locals. Doing this will give you a new perspective of the world, and a better appreciation for others.
- Be open to feedback. This is especially true in the workplace; don't be afraid to receive constructive criticism from others. Humility is an important part of being an empathetic individual.
If you're up for a challenge, try this: have a conversation with a stranger every week. It can be the security guard at your office building or the owner of the food stall where you get your lunch on weekdays. Doing this expands your worldview and improves your ability to empathize.
When we become sincere in developing understanding of others, we improve relationships and promote harmony in the community.
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Whenever I meet a new company or more importantly a new member of the management or sales team. As the "marketing" guy, I'm always asked about leads.
Of course leads are the most important things that marketing delivers. Branding is important, as are sales enablement, websites, public relations and all the other elements of marketing. But let's face it the culmination of all your marketing investment is the amount of demand that is consumed by sales, and how much of this turns into cash in the bucket that finance manages.
So leads are absolutely the right discussion to have with marketing, as it summarizes the most important measure.
But I am regularly shocked by the experiences of people I meet and companies I work with. The definition of a lead is far too simplistic. Not all leads are created equally, and if the definition of a lead is weak, then marketing is weak.
When I first started running marketing at the company I am at today, I was amazed at the volume of "leads" that were passed to sales. Quite simply every business card scanned or name on a list was passed directly to sales. And as a consequence, sales just thought marketing's demand generation work was a complete waste of time.
I put in place a very simple but effective new series of definitions that immediately improved the situation.
A business card was not a lead a business card was a contact that marketing would then market towards.
When a contact engaged with marketing, then this became an inquiry.
And when an inquiry exposed information on a project that could be engaged in, this was a lead. And the more information that was identified the higher the value of the lead.
1) A business card, scanned at a trade show, that was a contact
2) A contact that downloaded a white paper or attended a webcast became an inquiry.
3) An inquiry that shared the timescale, budget, and decision team or defined project became a lead.
4) A lead that sales decided to expend effort, became qualified.
This model ensured several things happened more effectively, most critical were:
1) Sales could quickly spot important leads.
2) Marketing could be measured against sales need.
Nothing was hidden from sales, they could see every contact, inquiry, and lead. When there were enough leads, sales would be happy. If they needed to go and hunt their own, they could choose to dig into the inquiries. Sales have not needed to go below the leads, because marketing know exactly what sales need in terms of mix. This just drives a better team spirit.


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Kuyaar means Universe in the Yakut language, calling and hooting expanse of infinity. It contains the past, present and future. The cosmological conception of the Yakuts, who live under the influence of the world's two poles- the Northern Pole and the Pole of Cold, with Aurora Borealis in the background over the permafrost and ices of the severe Arctic Ocean, is full of feeling which unites human, society, nature and universe.
The goal of the multi-lingual Internet portal (the Russian, English, Yakut and Even languages) is to assist the preservation and development of cultural diversity, creative activity and dialogues among nations through the spread of culture and art knowledge of the nations in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).
The idea of the project belongs to the Minister of Education, RS(Y), Gabysheva F.V. and is supported by the Minister of Culture and Spiritual Development, RS(Y), Borisov A.S.
The project is run by ASICA, with the help of the UNESCO bureau in Moscow. The Center of New Information Technologies of the Sakha State University is working on program, design and technical support of the portal.
The observatory will inform about the measures of preservation, propaganda of the Olonkho epos, which has been acknowledged by UNESCO as a masterpiece of the world oral and intangible heritage of mankind. The portal information will assist to preserve the cultural heritage and folklore of the peoples in the RS(Y). It will also help to integrate the system of general and continuous professional education in the sphere of culture, science, creative work and cultural values. The portal summarizes the cultural experience in the educational system, systematizes the spectrum of research in the sphere of culture and art and accumulates creative ideas and intellectual resources in the field of cultural diversity of RS(Y).
The portal's administration hopes that its activity will activate the dialogue between people and cultures in the huge information space - Kuyaar.
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expressed therein, which are not necessarily those of UNESCO and do not commit the Organization."


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As elementary students learn how to read, teachers administer reading fluency tests and listen to students read passages. During these reading fluency tests, teachers listen for speed, accuracy, and expression. Nothing can replace this formal assessment, but it's helpful to teach students to track their words per minute between these reading fluency assessments. Tracking their words per minute can help students to appreciate that the more they practice reading a passage, the more words they will be able to read in a minute.
In a coaching session with a second-grade teacher, I suggested we try using Voice Typing in Google Documents to help students track how many words they read in a minute. I hoped that giving them the tools to track their words per minute might motivate them to stay focused on the task of reading a challenging passage.
We began by asking students to read the passage on their own first. Then we paired the students up and asked them to read their passages to each other. Once they had read their passage twice, they logged into Google Classroom to access a blank Google Document. They clicked "Tools" and selected "Voice Typing." The grey microphone icon appeared on the left-hand side of their screens.
They set their timers for one minute and pressed the microphone icon to begin the recording. As they read the passage, Voice Typing captured their words on the Google Document. (Voice to text isn't perfect, but it is pretty darn good!). When the timer dinged at one minute, they clicked the microphone icon to end the recording. They clicked "Tools" and selected "Word Count" to see how many words they had read in the minute that had elapsed. They entered their words per minute into a Google Form. This provided the teacher with informal data on the students' reading speed.
The kids repeated the process of reading, recording, and reporting a second time to see if there was a change in the number of words they read in a minute. Most students were delighted that there was an increase in their words per minute on the second reading. One student asked me, "Can I try that again? I think I can do better." Another student exclaimed, "That was fun!"
This activity put students in the driver's seat tracking their words per minute, but it also provided the teacher with quick data they could reference between formal reading fluency assessments. This can be useful as they design lessons!


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UNC Youth Arm Extends Eid-ul-Fitr Greetings
As Muslims from Trinidad and Tobago and other parts of the world observe this auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, the United National Congress Youth Arm would like to extend best wishes to our Muslim brothers and sisters in commemorating this festival.
Eid-ul-Fitr is the celebration that marks the end of the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a month of intense prayer and sacrifice for Muslims. During Ramadan while Muslims abstain from food and drink from dusk to dawn, it gives them the time for introspection and spiritual cleansing. Ramadan also strengthens the communal bonds as our Muslim brothers and sisters would join each other in Iftar (breaking of the fast) throughout this entire month.
As our Muslim brothers and sisters celebrate Eid on this day it is a reminder of the rich heritage and diversity of our country.
The UNC Youth Arm hopes this day of celebration brings joy to all of your homes and we wish that Allah showers you with his choicest blessings and accepts the sacrifices that was made in this holy month of Ramadan.


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I teach over 800 students every week, 30 minute classes, about 30 students per class. I need efficient ways to divide my students into different size groups for different activities. Sometimes I want like abilities together and sometimes I like to mix skill levels. Here are a couple ideas I use to divide classes up into teams:
1. Play music and have the students just walk or dance around the room. When the music stops they stand toe to toe with # (designate size of group by holding up number of fingers) of people. I sometimes add restrictions such as wearing the same color, #boys#girls, etc. Sometimes I repeat 2 or 3 times, telling them each time that they can't have someone in their group who was in it the last round (good way to mix up friends)
2. For outside, as the class arrives I give them a fitness task to complete. As each child finishes I hand them a jersey to put on. I have all my colors out and pre-counted so that as I hand them a jersey, I can mix up who is wearing what color. Since my most athletic kids tend to finish the fitness task first, I can give each one a new color and have them evenly distributed. Same idea with my slow students. I end up with teams evenly divided and marked. I sometimes have them do an activity with a partner wearing a different color jersey to keep them guessing!
These are my favorite and easiest team divisors. How do you divide classes?


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text: Coleman Talley recently contributed to the Alabama Affordable Housing Association (AAHA) scholarship fund. The AAHA's mission is to provide safe, sanitary, and affordable housing to low or moderate income families. The AAHA Scholarship Fund, Inc. offers scholarships to residents to promote improved quality of life with increased educational opportunities. Recipients of these scholarships must maintain a "B" average in high school and be enrolled in vocational school, college, or university. The Scholarship Fund is based solely on donations and has awarded more than half a million dollars in scholarships since 2000.


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Green Bay tells Assembly Republicans they can't have the private information about voters they're seeking
MADISON – An attorney for Green Bay refused Thursday to provide Assembly Republicans with private information about voters and questioned their ability to legally continue their review of the 2020 election.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos last summer hired former state Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman to look into the election at a cost of $676,000 to taxpayers. Gableman's contract expired at the end of December, but Vos has said he has asked him to continue his work for the Assembly Elections Committee.
Daniel Lenz, an attorney for Green Bay, told Gableman in a letter Thursday that any extension of his contract needs to be done in writing, not verbally.
"Whatever the status of those negotiations may be, it appears that you may no longer have any authority to act on behalf of the Committee as Special Counsel," Lenz wrote in the letter.
"It is not clear whether you currently are an appointed agent, attorney, or counsel for the Wisconsin State Assembly or otherwise a person authorized to act on behalf of the Committee," he added.
Gableman and a spokesman for Vos did not immediately respond Thursday to questions about the status of Gableman's contract or how they would respond to Lenz's letter.
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Recounts and courts have confirmed Joe Biden beat Donald Trump by about 21,000 votes in Wisconsin. A nonpartisan legislative audit and a study by a conservative group found no evidence of significant voter fraud.
Republicans have contended further examination of the election is needed so they can consider making changes to the state's voting laws. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers last year vetoed a string of election bills they passed.
Three days before his contract expired, Gableman last month issued a new round of subpoenas to officials in Green Bay and four other cities, as well as the Democratic chairwoman of the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission.
In response, Lenz on Thursday provided Gableman with nearly 1,600 pages of documents after providing about 20,000 pages of documents in the fall.
Lenz noted that some information Gableman sought in December had already been provided to him.
"Unfortunately, it appears that during your time as Special Counsel, neither you nor anyone in your office has reviewed these documents, as a number of the items requested in the December Subpoenas are among those the City already produced months ago," he wrote.
Green Bay denies access to voter birth dates, Social Security numbers
Lenz told Gableman the city would not provide him with personal information about voters, such as birth dates and Social Security numbers because of privacy concerns. Gableman and Vos have asked for "any and all information about individual voters" stored on government computers but have not said why they want that information.
Likewise, Green Bay will not provide Gableman with the election equipment source code he and Vos have asked for because doing so "would jeopardize the safety and security of future elections," Lenz wrote. He noted state law requires such information to remain confidential.
Lenz said the city was providing some information to Gableman as a courtesy but called the subpoenas overly broad. He wrote that it would take Green Bay's information services department as much as two months to conduct searches for all the data Gableman is seeking.
Lenz noted the subpoenas contained errors and asked for some information the city does not possess. For example, Gableman asked five cities for their communications with Dominion Voting Systems even though none of them use that firm's voting machines.
The letter from Green Bay is the latest sign the city is willing to take an aggressive posture with Gableman. The city's attorneys have asked a Waukesha County judge to sanction Gableman because they say he has mischaracterized how Mayor Eric Genrich has responded to the review.
Gableman is seeking to have Genrich and Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway jailed if they won't sit for interviews with him. The two have called the effort ridiculous because they say they have cooperated with him.
Officials in Milwaukee and Kenosha said they planned to provide Gableman with some of the information he is seeking on Thursday. Gableman gave Madison an extension until Friday to respond to one of its subpoenas.
Officials in Racine did not immediately say how they planned to respond to Gableman's request to provide him with information on Thursday.
A Dane County judge this week declined for now to block subpoenas Gableman issued to state election officials. The judge said she would consider the matter again if Gableman seeks to force Meagan Wolfe, the nonpartisan director of the state Elections Commission, to testify in secret.
Gableman has said he is using his review to look into voting at nursing homes. To help him, Gableman hired Ron Heuer, the chairman of the Kewaunee Republican Party and the president of the conservative Wisconsin Voters Alliance.
This week, the voters alliance asked members of the public to fill out an online form to detail how voting was handled at nursing homes where their family members live. The post did not mention that Heuer has been working with Gableman.
Gableman's review has also focused on $8.8 million in grants Wisconsin's largest cities received from the Center for Tech and Civic Life to help them run their elections during the coronavirus pandemic. The grants were funded by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife.
The grants have faced repeated legal challenges from Heuer, the voters alliance, the Thomas More Society's Amistad Project and the law firm Mohrman, Kaardal & Erickson. Courts have thrown out three lawsuits since 2020, finding the grants were legal.
Phill Kline, director of the Amistad Project, this week wrote on Twitter that his group is involved in Gableman's review. Records have shown that Gableman is sharing office space with the Thomas More Society and the Mohrman law firm, but Gableman has not spelled out the extent to which the groups are working with him.
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Sporting director Marco Branca has revealed Inter's transfer philosophy this summer, as well as plans for Mattia Destro, Matias Silvestre and Lucas Moura.
Sporting director Marco Branca has revealed Inter's transfer philosophy this summer, as well as plans for Mattia Destro, Matias Silvestre and Lucas Moura.
Since taking a greater role in transfer strategy and financial management at the club two years ago, Branca has worked steadily to reduce the club's wage bill, as well raise money to fund transfers by selling others in the squad.
Where the club have spent €70m on players since the end of 2009-10, they have also recouped €90m, as a strong focus on UEFA's initiative Financial Fair Play has been taken.
Discussing this ahead of the summer 2012 campaign, Branca has admitted that finances will once again play a part in the Nerazzurri's dealings in the market.
"Inter are full of ideas, this is not lacking, but maybe we lack support for all those ideas," the ds told Tele Radio Stereo on Thursday.
"But, in having many ideas, if the first is not feasible, we will try to implement the second, then the third.
"This year we have to make choices that may be from an economic point of view that can bear fruit within a few seasons. In comparison to larger clubs across Europe, such as the Spanish, Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea, we have the same costs but in fact half the revenue.
"So, we have to make choices that are even more painful, but necessary, because these costs are no longer sustainable.
"Inter does not want to hide. Our efforts in the market are to give our fans a competitive team. This is our goal to be pursued until the end of August."
The Nerazzurri have already signed Rodrigo Palacio from Genoa and this week looked set to be on course to also bring in Destro from the Grifone.
However, Siena's last-minute unexpected decision to take a 50 per cent share in the player yesterday has invited Juventus and Roma back into contention for the young Italian forward.
Reflecting on this, Branca hinted that Inter are prepared to look elsewhere if the valuation agreed with Genoa is not reflected with Siena.
"The contractual status of Destro, between Genoa and Siena, does not directly concern us. Some time ago we had a talk with Genoa to enter into a partnership over Destro, who is a player we know well.
"But, we must now return to talk about valuation, because we are thinking about Destro but we must always put in front of that a price tag.
"Destro is a player of great potential. It is true that there is a crisis over who owns him, but the quality of Mattia is not debatable, but, economic issues are conditional.
"We are also evaluating other options for the attack. I would like to clarify that our relations with Genoa are good, because Genoa have a good relationship with most of the clubs. [President Enrico] Preziosi is a football fan, I think that the example is that Milan also have a good rapport with him."
Inter are also in talks with Palermo to sign Matias Silvestre, but Branca distanced himself from President Maurizio Zamparini's assertion that the deal was '99 per cent complete'.
"I appreciate the optimism of Zamparini, but the Silvestre operation is not '99 per cent complete'. First, we must settle with other players who would like to leave the squad because they would not find space with us next season."
There was also a cautious tone for the possibility of seeing Sao Paulo's Lucas pull on an Inter shirt this summer.
"Inter are in a position where to have to spend €15-20m on a player, a lot of thinking must be done. This is valid for Lucas at Sao Paulo.
"I understand that it is a difficult dynamic for some fans to digest."
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Challenges Faced By Mathematics Education Student-Teachers during Macro-Teaching Practice (Published)
It sounds contradictory when students who are being trained to teach go to the field and end up performing quite below standard despite all efforts put in place by the university to produce effective and productive teachers. The issue been raised is, what then becomes the fate of the students they are teaching in terms of performance? It is in this view that the current research was conducted to examine the challenges faced by mathematics education students during macro-teaching. To achieve the objective of the study, a descriptive survey design was employed for the study. A sample size of 35 final year students offering Bachelor of Education (Mathematics) programme were selected using the simple random sampling technique. Questionnaires were used as the main instruments for data collection during the research process. Results from the study indicated that student-teachers encounter environmental, instructional and supervisory challenges. Environment challenges faced by these students include inadequate teaching and learning mathematics and difficulty in transport to the schools. Other challenges encountered, conclusions, recommendations as well as the implications of the findings are discussed in the work.
Keywords: : Teaching practice, Challenges, Mathematics Education, Student Teachers, Supervision, basic schools, macro-teaching, off-campus


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Legends never die—they just take on new meaning in changing times. What follows are excerpts from three original short stories by Minnesota writers who draw their inspiration in equal parts from the distant past and the present day—be sure to click the link to find the full stories.
Heikki Lunta Sinks a Ship
Late one autumn night, the snow god Heikki Lunta and his son Heikki Lunta Jr. found themselves at the top of one of the tallest Porcupine mountains late at night. Heikki Lunta was surveying the pine-strewn countryside and feeling the wind currents in preparation for the first major storm of the year. But before he could make his final reading, he realized that he and his son would need to wait until dawn, which was several hours away. Read more…
The Rose Ceremony
"Wait! You haven't seen The Bachelorette? We have to watch it."
Out of desperation to meet a deadline at the PR agency where she worked, Ani remembered her grandma's stories about Astghik, the ancient Armenian love goddess, and summoned her to help with some Valentine's-themed social media posts. That was Friday. Now it was Monday, and Ani still hadn't figured out how to send the goddess back. So she did what she always did on Monday night. She ordered Thai food and introduced Astghik to The Bachelorette. Read more…
The Lake Monster
There was a recent sighting of the Lake Monster so Christina and I drove to Pepin and rented a boat to see if we could find it.
"Log, log, another log," Christina says, her eyes up to his binoculars, scanning the water. "So many stupid goddamn logs that kind of look like lake monsters."
Last week was Christina and my fourteenth wedding anniversary. To celebrate, we bought 200 scratch-offs and drank a bunch of Scotch. Christina drank a bunch of Scotch that tasted like burnt leaves and I drank a bunch of Scotch that tasted like a burnt bomber jacket. We scratched lotto tickets until our forearms ached and then we took a Lyft home and fell asleep watching the news. Read more…


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10 years. That is how long the Marvel Cinematic Universe has existed. Starting with 2008's "Iron Man", it has gone to become one of the biggest franchises in cinema. Say what you want about the movies themselves, but you can't deny the impact this franchise has had on modern cinema. And now it's time to talk about it's latest outing. And it's a big one.
Ladies and gentlemen… "Avengers: Infinity War".
A powerful alien named Thanos (Josh Brolin) in on a quest to find all of the infinity stones so he can carry out a devastating plan. So the heroes of the Marvel universe have to team up to try and stop him. And that's about as in-depth as I will go with the plot details in case anyone reading this hasn't seen it yet (but want to). But what I can say is that there's a lot of stuff going on throughout this plot, with several threads in various locations. I don't envy any filmmaker who has to try and balance this many plot threads. But they really nailed it with this one. It's a big, epic comic book plot that is surprisingly dark and emotionally charged while still giving us the fun superhero romp that we expect from these Marvel movies. It even made me tear up. Yeah, this is a good plot.
The characters in this are plentiful, and while I would've liked a bit more out of some of them, I understand why some were a little more sidelined, especially since the filmmakers had to get so many in there in general. Not gonna go through all that get development, but I will say that they're handled very well. And those that doesn't get as much here, they're still cool and entertaining and well set up through the other movies. But let's talk about Josh Brolin as Thanos. Holy shit, he is an awesome villain. Not only is he a big and intimidating new foe, but they actually give him layers and make him a compelling antagonist. You understand his motivation, even if you don't necessarily agree with him. And that's how some of the best villains work. And Brolin delivers a great performance. Sure, Thanos is a big CGI beast, but Brolin did the motion capture for it, and every little aspect of his performance shines through here. Now to just list a fuckload of actors here because they need to be mentioned, but I can't go through 'em in detail (too many for that). Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Holland, Scarlett Johansson, Don Cheadle, Chadwick Boseman, Zoe Saldana, Karen Gillan, Chris Pratt, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Dave Bautista, Anthony Mackie, Letitia Wright, Tim Hiddleston, Idris Elba, Sebastian Stan, Benedict Wong, Danai Gurira, Pom Klementieff, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Gwyneth Paltrow, Peter Dinklage, William Hurt, Terry Notary, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Michael James Shaw, Carrie Coon, Stan Lee, Winston Duke, Florence Kasumba, Kerry Condon, and so many more (some I don't wanna spoil). Fuck, that's a lot of actors. All doing well in their respective roles.
The score for the movie was composed by Alan Silvestri, and it is stunning. A lot of big brass, some smaller and more emotional string pieces, and a few other things. It's a score that perfectly complements the movie and fits each scene perfectly. It's one of those scores that really added to the movie.
This movie was directed by Joe & Anthony Russo. And I have to say, well done, you two. Their directing here is big and sweeping (makes sense for a flick of this size), yet also tight and intimate, bringing good insight into the turmoil of the characters. And compared to the action scenes of their previous MCU outings, there's not a lot of "Bourne" inspired shaky-cam here. It's more locked down, giving us a better look at all the crazy shit that's going on. Yes, there are a few shaky shots, but those make a bit of sense for their respective bits. But the action in general is shot relatively smoothly and it's all quite badass. Heroes and villains tossing each other around and punching each other and shooting each other, and it's all so much fun. It's also surprisingly heavy-hitting, with every attack/hit feeling like there's a lot of actual impact behind it. And at this point I don't think I need to talk about the visual effects, they're pretty much guaranteed to be extraordinary in these movies. And they are so here too. And Trent Opaloch's cinematography is fantastic too, there are some truly breathtaking shots in this.
This movie just came out, but it has already been really well received. On Rotten Tomatoes it has an 84% positive rating and a "Fresh" certification. On Metacritic it has a score of 68/100. And on imdb.com it has a score of 9,1/10 and is ranked #9 on the "Top 250" list.
"Avengers: Infinity War" is pretty much everything you could want from this type of movie. It has a really good plot, really good characters, great performances, fantastic music, and great directing/cinematography/visual effects. Time for my final score. *Ahem*. My final score for "Avengers: Infinity War" is a 9,73/10. So it gets the "SEAL OF APPROVAL!".
My final score for "Avengers: Infinity War" is now completed.
I honestly have no idea where they'll go from here…


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Guest Post by Tony Reinke
The Valley of Vision is a popular collection of Puritan prayers first published by Banner of Truth in 1975. Total sales of The Valley of Vision in America have exceeded 220,000 copies. In fact the two bestselling Banner books in the U.S. remain to this day: (1) The Valley of Vision, leather, and (2) The Valley of Vision, paperback.
Despite the popularity of the book, details about its England-born author—Arthur Bennett—are scarce. Likely this is because Bennett passed away before his book reached its tipping point in America. In its first 20 years (1975-1994) fewer than 20,000 copies sold in America. Since then over 200,000 copies have sold (1995-present). Bennett, like so many of the Puritans he drew from, did not live to see the scope of his book's influence.
So back to the question: Who is Arthur Bennett?
About a year ago I began asking this question. The search led me to the administrator of St. Albans Centre for Christian Studies just north of London, and this in turn led me to one of Bennett's daughters, Elizabeth, a painter who lives and works west of Liverpool in the UK. Elizabeth kindly passed along a biography that was compiled by the family. An abbreviated and slightly edited version of that biography follows here (posted with permission).
Arthur Bennett 1915–1994
Arthur was born on May 15, 1915, in the South Yorkshire town of Rotherham, England. The family moved to Cudworth and later when Arthur was five, they went to live in a terraced house in Barnsley, where his father became a local barber. At the age of fourteen Arthur left school and began working for his father as a "lather boy."
Barnsley had a Salvation Army mission and one evening, when Arthur was in his mid-teens, he was walking by the Citadel and heard some singing and entered. At the end of the service the "call" was made and Arthur gave his live to Christ. This was a significant turning point, as he believed God wanted him to serve in some form of Christian Ministry. He began to study and read profusely, but it was difficult because he shared with two brothers one dark attic room that was lit only by a candle.
In his late teens Arthur joined the Church of England 'Church Army.' Initially he went to London for training to work as an evangelist with the homeless. It was at this time he felt God was giving him a passion for evangelism, preaching, and teaching. The Church Army assigned him to what was then common practice of 'caravan evangelism.' He became a member of a number of teams travelling around Britain.
By the mid 1930's he was spending considerable time in the villages of East Anglia, travelling in a horse-drawn caravan, with other church army cadets and a captain. They worked with the local parish churches and communities to share the Gospel.
While serving in the village of Elmsett, Suffolk, he met and fell in love with Margarette Jones (from Carmarthenshire in South Wales), who was teaching in the village school.
In 1940 he was accepted by Clifton Theological College, Bristol, and completed a two-year course leading to ordination in the Church of England. Arthur and Margarette were married on August 26, 1942 in St. Johns Church Pontyberem, Carmarthenshire, and they began married life in Woodhouse, Huddersfield, where Arthur was the curate. As was common practice in those days Arthur completed two curacies, Huddersfield and Chesham, Buckinghamshire. He then went on to be Minister in charge at Gunton, Lowestoft, in Suffolk and then in 1949 he became Vicar of Christ Church, Ware, Hertfordshire. …
Arthur had always loved history and had been intrigued by the early Puritan movement. His hunger for spirituality led him to study many works by the Puritans. He found them a rich source of blessing in his own walk with God. Many of the early Puritan Christians had left some of the Hertfordshire villages and towns for New England. This included the hamlet of Sacombe where Arthur was later to be rector.
In 1956 Arthur, Margarette and their five children moved to St. Paul's Church, St. Albans, Hertfordshire. It was a large parish with a daughter church. At this time he became a member of the Evangelical Alliance, Church Society, and the Anglican Church Convocation.
During these years his study of Puritan texts for his own devotions and writings deepened. David Brainerd particularly captivated him. He wrote copious papers on the Puritans and researched their lives and their mission.
After eight years he accepted an invitation to serve the parishes of Little Munden and Sacombe, near Ware, Hertfordshire. He also began part-time lecturing at All Nations Christian College Easneye, Ware. This began seventeen years of ministry in both the parishes and at All Nations as a tutor in Biblical Theology and Christian Doctrine.
It was at this time that he felt able to bring together years of study of Puritan literature, to produce a collection of Puritan prayers and devotions that was "drawn from the largely forgotten deposit of Puritan spiritual exercises, meditations and aspirations." Arthur had had a long association with Iain Murray of The Banner of Truth Trust, who encouraged him in his work.
Compiling such a book took Arthur a number of years with considerable research. "A poetic form has been adopted throughout as an aid to easier comprehension and utterance." "A number of prayers were originally spiritual experiences, as in the case of Thomas Shepard, and some others are conflations from different sources to bind together a given theme."
When the time came for publication he was pleased with the choice of the title The Valley of Vision taken from Isaiah 22:1, which inspired his own introductory prayer in the collection. The valley reminded Arthur that, even though we are so small, and when we feel the burdens and troubles of life, there is hope, grace and mercy when we pray, "let me find thy glory in my valley." The Valley of Vision was published in 1975 by The Banner of Truth Trust. …
After 39 years of ministry he retired to Clapham, Bedfordshire but continued his writing and preaching. He wrote two further books. His final book, Calvary's Hill, was a study of the cross in John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress.
In 1992 he and Margarette celebrated 50 years of marriage and ministry together. After a short illness Arthur died in 1994 and was buried in the churchyard at Little Munden, Hertfordshire. The inscription on his gravestone reads, "Let me find thy joy in my valley."
Margarette died in 1997 and the inscription "In Thy presence is fullness of joy" was added to the headstone.
Arthur and Margarette loved God and shared Him with their family, friends and all whom they met. Most of all they knew what it was to walk the way of the cross, and to live their lives with Jesus at the center.
Books written by Arthur Bennett:
- Rural Evangelism (London: A.R. Mowbray, 1949)
- Table and Minister (London: Church Bookroom Press, 1963)
- The Valley of Vision (Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1975)
- Travels with a Horse-Drawn Caravan (Worthing: Churchman Publishing, 1989)
- Calvary's Hill (London: Avon Books, 1993)