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Balance and a Good Start
This is Mike Krushelnyski. A big man with hands, a long reach good secondary skills (faceoffs, could check and use his size some) and although he had some seasons where Slats had to light a fire I don't think many of us can look back on his Oiler career and say many nasty things about him.
Krushelnyski had good offensive ability, but on that Oiler team he was more useful in a defensive, 2-way role as the team with two of the most ridiculous scoring lines in history needed someone to keep the other side at bay.
I think the Oilers need someone like Mike Krushelnyski on the current squad.
Why? Balance. Under the Kevin Lowe regime, this team always has problems with balance on liftoff. One year it's the goaltending, the next it's the defense and then the following year it's time to bring in 5 kids up front. Krushelnyski was a quality center and equally adept on left wing.
Coach MacT might enjoy having a set lineup from the start, and he might enjoy having a few guys who can play multiple roles. Whatever Kevin Lowe does today, it must make this team more balanced for opening night. Fighting for 8th digs too big a hole, the team gives too much away to the other NW teams (who are balanced) in October and November.
If you look at the Edmonton Oilers roster right now, there are some extreme strengths (that blueline should be able to move the puck) and some areas of weakness (left wing is a big concern). The Oilers have also identified the need for an offensive leader (currently named Marian Hossa but this fellow is a moving target) and have upgraded their blueline already.
In goal, they have Mathieu Garon, Dwayne Roloson and Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers. It's a solid tandem with a rookie finally getting a chance to play in the show. I imagine Roloson will get traded at the deadline unless the Oilers are legit contenders to go deep in the playoffs. Balance is good.
On defense, this team can move the puck. Viznovsky, Pitkanen, Gilbert and Grebeshkov can all handle the biscuit and Staios is a savvy veteran in several areas. Sheldon Souray can blast it (as can Viznovsky) and Ladislav Smid continues his development into a useful player (for someone) while trying to keep his batting average above the Mendoza line. The corner work and physical aspect of the blue isn't there in numbers and I'd suggest that when they do send away Pitkanen a veteran Mike Commodore type might be an idea. I'm also open to elevating Theo Peckham, who I think is going to be another fellow who passes Smid on the depth chart. Balance is excellent, but when Pitkanen goes some toughness should be inserted into the top 4.
At center, Shawn Horcoff is going to get double shifted. I'm kidding, but only a little. Sam Gagner is the future at this position and Andrew Cogliano is the second coming of Butch Goring so eventually that tandem will be (imo) at worst the 1-3C's for the future. Kyle Brodziak is the new Jarret Stoll, his jam and toughness make him the favorite as the 3line C this season. Marc Pouliot remains an enigma, a man who should have won a job spring 2006 but was unable to overcome mono and Rem Murray in the same calendar year. Balance is solid for top 2lines, but there is a concern in terms of experience for the 3line. A solid two-way C option with size would be nice.
The Left Wing is the area closest to the hospital, and for good reason. After Dustin Penner comes Raffi Torres and Ethan Moreau, who between them played 57 (of a possible 164, or 35%) games last year. Both are apparently healthy and the club can move Cogliano over (actually it's Nilsson but let's keep it simple) from center when the whip comes down. Other possibles include Ryan Potulny, Rob Schremp, Liam Reddox, Bryan Lerg, JF Jacques (after Christmas), Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young plus Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds. Balance depends on health of veterans Torres and Moreau. They bring a lot of the toughness on this roster, and rolling 4 lines without them would be dangerous.
For Right Wing, Ales Hemsky is touched by God and Robert Nilsson had a nice season. Fernando Pisani is back to improve the collective IQ and Zack Stortini continues to run circles around the rest of the guys picked in the top 100 by Edmonton in 2003. Stortini's role may certainly be increased this season because this team may not have a strong physical presence on 2 of the top 3 lines. Balance is excellent, in fact it's kind of textbook.
So entering free agent madness today, the Oilers can be comfortable in goal and right wing, plus they can move a body on D (Pitkanen) and still have a nice group there. Center could use a veteran to make the Brodziak/Pouliot transition easier and left wing is a mess when the injuries hit.
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Thai or Vietnamese in DC: do not miss?
I'm a NY hound and will be in DC this month. We're looking for a recommendation for a do-not-miss Thai, Vietnamese or Malaysian place for a romantic dinner for two. Cost is not an issue but the food needs to be amazing.
Thanks in advance,
The best Thai places in DC aren't in DC; I'd suggest Bangkok 54 or Thai Square, both on Columbia Pike in Arlington (across the river from DC), or possibly Ruan Thai in Wheaton MD. I've never had Thai in NY (too busy stuffing myself at ramen-yas when I'm there, I guess), but I don't know if any of the places here are really "destination restaurant" amazing--just good authentic Bangkok-style Thai food.
(You may get some recommendations for Rabieng or Duangrat's; both were once very good, and Rabieng in particular had a lot of more regional Thai dishes that you couldn't find elsewhere, but they've both gone downhill seriously in the last 5 years or so.)
(Oh, and if cost is really not an issue at all, then hop on a flight to Chicago and go to Arun's on Kedzie, which is hands-down the best Thai meal I've ever had (including ones in Thailand, although the $100 you'll drop on a meal at Arun's is nowhere near the value of a 40-cent plate of khao pad from a roadside vendor in Bangkok).)
Ruan Thai Restaurant
11407 Amherst Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902
Bangkok 54
2927 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA
Thai Square
3217 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Rabieng Thai Restaurant
5892 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Duangrat's Thai Restaurant
5878 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Arun's Restaurant
4156 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
I personally like Mai Thai (on 19th Street between M and N Streets). It's also a beautiful and large restaurant.
re: chocopaws
One of my favorite Thai places has always been Bua on P Street near 16th. The staff is very friendly and the room is modern.
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I've never been to the Dupont Mai Thai location, but the one in Old Town Alexandria is one of the most insipid takes on Thai food I've ever tried--bland, boring food that seems to thrive because of its prime location and its pseudo-hip decor and drinks. I hope the Dupont one is better, but I'd be very surprised if it were.
Mai Thai
6 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Mai Thai
1200 19th St NW, Washington, DC
What a curious post. Vietnamese and Thai food around these parts tends to be a downscale affair. I'm positive cost will not be an issue!
In the Romance is What You Make of It Category, Ruan Thai in Wheaton will allow you to throw caution to the wind and order the watercress appetizer, a bean thread hot pot, the spicy boneless duck and one of the impeccable whole fish entrees. And still get change back from your fifty. Just don't expect any strolling violinists.
Also you can get the private table at Thai X-ing. Well, it's the ONLY table, but you can have the experience of a personal chef cooking for you as long as you don't mind the people traipsing down the stairs to this basement restaurant for their carry-out orders. Amazing tofu soup and red curry salmon.
And then you can go to Eden Center, unique in the US, an entire Vietnamese shopping center with more than 23 Vietnamese restaurants. Tell your sweetie you're in Saigon, you'd never know. Explore the interior hallways, hidden from the street. If you do a search, you'll find plenty of posts about Eden Center.
I'm going to echo Steve here: Romantic atmosphere is not going to be consistent with amazing Vietnamese or Thai or Malasian around here. Duangrat is the closest I know of to romantic atmosphere, but tables are too close together and it is not even close to the best Thai in the region. I'd go to the Eden Center and do the full Vietnamese experience. When the spouse and I had lunch at Eden Center on our anniversary, we decided to roam the inner hallways rather than hit our usual places, but had agreed that some level of ambiance was in order.
That lasted until we got to Cho Cu Saigon, the Chinese Vietnamese restaurant, and its display of roast pig, (not roast pork). With a dual chorused "[fornicate] ambiance, I want the pig!" we entered. The roast pig is excellent; I wasn't as impressed with other dishes there, but you could go in, share a dish of roast pig, and move onwards.
Of the three top places in terms of Thai (Bangkok 54, Thai Square, Ruan) Bangkok 54 actually has atmosphere, but only on the inside of the place.
For Vietnamese, Eden Center is quite an experience in itself. You could also contemplate Nam Viet (search on this board for many many recs there - not a bad thing that I've ever found). With this you could choose the Clarendon location and tool around the new Clarendon or hit Cleveland Park and stroll that area before or after. In either location it's not overly romantic or anything, but it's got a little atmosphere.
Po Siam is a nice hideaway, too. Authentic (my buddy's wife is Thai, and she says so).
Get the Yum roast duck and steamed mussels apps: best mussels I've yet to eat. It's in Arlandria near the Birchmere.
I think you should move to another continent and get Ethiopian -- or go to Rasika (Indian, maybe more in the upscale and romantic range you seem to be looking for and good food, if it's something you would like. I do understand that you didn't ask for Indian, so this is just fwiw). Or, yeah, just get out to the burbs to Eden Center -- it's somewhat like Vietnamese parts of Orange County, Calif, if that means anything to you.
(I like Mai Thai, but I strongly suspect it's not what you're looking for. I don't know the rest of the suburban spots well enough to comment....) Oh -- I haven't eaten there, but Simply Home strikes me as romantic....
Rasika Restaurant
633 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004
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I actually noticed Simply Home for the first time last night, and was back in the area around lunchtime today, so I stopped by to try it out. I only got one dish--pad kee mao gai (drunken noodles w/ chicken), which is my default thing to test a new Thai place with--and it was surprisingly good. I did start to regret my choice of dishes, though, when the two-top next to me started raving quite loudly about their bowl of khao soi (Chiang Mai-style curry noodles, which I think are actually a Burmese import but are still damn good when done right); I don't often see that on menus, so I'll have to go back and try it out there.
In terms of the OP's request, I'm not sure that I would call the place romantic so much as "90s urban hipster", with lots of sleek (almost sterile) lines and a (thankfully subtle) techno soundtrack. Prices on the main menu weren't cheap for Thai ($15-20 per entree for most of the interesting dishes), but the lunch specials (including the kee mao that I got) were $10, which was a pretty good value for the amount of food.
Simply Home
1412 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
I'm partial to Bangkok Garden in Bethesda (or the other location in Columbia MD) in addition to Ruan Thai or Thai Square or BKK54. For Thai noodles Po Siam in northern VA and Thai Derm in Silver Spring, MD.
Though I will echo the others and say great Thai food does not come with a necessarily "romantic" atmosphere. Of course it really depends upon how flexibly you define "romantic" so some of these "awesome Thai food" places may still just squeek by to qualify.
Most places with "authentic amazing" Thai food where the natives go - are usually low end - like good Chinese food (follow the natives!).
As to Vietnamese - definitely Eden Center. Lots of good stuff there (I'm partial to 4 Sisters myself).
If you want the more fusionee / upscale Viet food (though authenticity would be up for debate) - there's Saigonique and I think the owner also has another place the name of which slips my mind at the moment.


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Other than isolating that symptom, even the most respected medical minds of ancient times remained baffled by psoriasis. Greek "Father of Medicine" Hippocrates (460-377 B.C.) replaced superstition with knowledge in treating skin ailments by introducing tar into the mix—but he also prescribed topical arsenic. Noted physician Galen (133-200 A.D.) identified psoriasis as a skin disease through clinical observation and was the first to call it psoriasis. But, along with arsenic, he suggested applying broth in which a viper had been boiled.
Lumped together with similar skin disorders that were believed to be contagious, the condition led to confusion with leprosy (Old Testament descriptions didn't help) and its accompanying social stigma, isolation and shunning. People with psoriasis—thousands in medieval Europe—were forced to warn others of their arrival by ringing a clapper.
In the past, possible culprits thought to cause psoriasis included poor nutrition, microbes, the blood stream, poor hygiene, allergies and malfunctioning internal organs. Numerous pre-19th-century, ill-conceived treatments were put forth to "cure" skin problems akin to psoriasis. Patients on the receiving end were subjected to remedies and recipes that included cat and dog dung, fresh oil, goose oil and semen, onions mixed with sea salt and urine, and other waste-product, ingredient-rich formulations.
Hit-or-miss ideas included lubricating the skin and wrapping the body in sheets for days to create an occlusion (cover) to loosen scales. Popular applications sometimes included toxic ingredients such as nitrate, sulfur and mercury, causing side effects harmful enough to outweigh any benefits. Most solutions were smelly, irritating and time-consuming.
(I wonder what these pre-19th-century patients would think of the 21st-century alternative therapy, used in Turkey and Croatia, that offers psoriasis as fish food. Certain fish [called garra rufa or "doctor fish"] feed on scaly skin that has been softened in a pool.)
Here are some of the many historical "firsts" that contributed to progress in understanding psoriasis and treating it. The modern-day medical Enlightenment began in the 19th century and gained momentum in the 20th and 21st centuries.
The history of psoriasis—with its off-the-wall theories about how the disease originated and some outrageous remedies along the way—did not bode well for patients at first. But with improved understanding of its cause, new research technology, treatments based on evidence rather than trial and error, targeting genes that cause psoriasis, and developing medications that block haywire immune cells, the story of psoriasis has changed for the better.
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Do zoos help biodiversity conservation?
Zoos are becoming more aware of the role they can play in preventing species extinction. The California Condor, the black-footed ferret, and the Przewalski's horse have all been saved from extinction because of zoos. Zoos also aid conservation by inspiring people to learn more about the diversity of life. However for every species saved in a zoo, hundreds if not more will perish outside of zoos. Is the role of the zoo to showcase and educate the public about the organisms they keep in captivity or should they also focus on conservation outside zoo boundaries?
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Jun 7 2012: Zoos probably have a lot on there plate with maintaining the animals that reside in their boundaries and I doubt they have enough funding and/or man-power to work outside their gates. The role of education and showcasing the animals to the public is important, but if zoos could improve on one aspect they could very well improved educational techniques. Offer classroom tours that go into what it means to conserve biodiversity and how it can be achieved. Really emphasize on the importance of zoos and what is going on in the wild. With that said, I do think it would be awesome if zoos could expand and grow into a university type setting. Where students focus on conservation, research, zoo-keeping, education, and other elements of biodiversity.
Jun 7 2012: I agree. I think the zoos primary goal should be to educate the public. When it comes to conserving biodiversity their concern should be with educating people on why it is important to conserve biodiversity.
When the situation arises and it is convenient for a zoo to help save a species, as was the case with the California Condor, they should of course be a part of it. But thinking about zoos as a means of conserving a species is not an effective way to conserve biodiversity, nor is it an efficient use of zoos.
Tina ZhuJun 7 2012: I agree with what you both said. Zoos only have a limited amount of resources and i think it should be spent educating the public and maintaining what they already have. Because this alone, already seems like so much work. Of course, it'd be great if they could focus on conserving species both inside and outside their own boundaries, but this would be a lot of work for one organization. This is possible if zoos were able to get more funding though.
Jun 7 2012: I really like your idea about shifting some zoos to a more university-like setting. It could almost be a trade-school for biodiversity conservation. Rather than spending tens of thousands of dollars attending a four year university, a trade-school could be incredibly cheaper and focus almost entirely on conservation aspects. This might draw a lot more people who are interested in this line of work but never had the grades or the money to attend a standard university. This is grand thinking, but I really like it.
Jun 8 2012: Zoos (although maybe not all) do have the potential and resources to contribute to conservation outside of their facilities. According to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums: "AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums have funded nearly 4,000 conservation projects in more than 100 countries and spend nearly $90 million on conservation initiatives annually." Zoos (collectively) are one of the largest financial supporters of both ex situ and in situ conservation efforts, as they should be. It is imperative that zoos act as more than "just a zoo," otherwise I see little benefit in keeping animals on display for people's entertainment. Education is a huge part of increasing the interest in conserving biodiversity, but zoos need to play a larger role than just that. Zoos have the potential to contribute to research on small population dynamics and also function as species banks for captive breeding and reintroduction programs. It would be great to see them move towards a bio-reserve type setting that allows for more species interactions (when appropriate) and incorporates ecological diversity.
Jun 8 2012: You bring up a great point. Zoos should play a role in conservation and as you proved I think they are putting their best effort out. Zoos are incredibly important liaisons to the public who may not be aware of conservation issues and they can often provide simple things the public can do to reduce their biological impact.
Jun 8 2012: I would definitely like to see universities and zoos working closer together. University labs and the man power interested students would provide would greatly help any zoo. It may also help university students lose the stigma that zoos are just for kids and their parents. If going to the zoo was became something everyone considered on a weekend there would be much for funding. In turn the zoos would be able to continue research and conservation efforts along with educating more of the population about things they can do to help the animals the see in the exhibits.
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Courtney Love clearly is still in a fighting mood when it comes to her ongoing dispute with Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl over lost Nirvana revenue. The singer claims that the former Nirvana drummer hasn't been dividing up the band's profits fairly and that she hasn't received everything she's owed.
"The point is, it's about a very large sum of money that they have taken and it's incredibly sophisticated," she tells ABC News . "So the problem with me and Dave is, he is mindlessly rich just from the Foo Fighters? My question is, why does he need all the Nirvana money?" Love adds that she has recently hired a woman named Caroline Egan , who she described as "her banker," to look into the matter.
In other Love news, the singer recently revealed to Rolling Stone that she's working on new solo material, which Courtney says includes a "really fast rock song" titled "This Is War," produced by former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha . Love has said that she hopes to release "This Is War" on February 7.
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Not all hype is bad. However bad hype is. Lets get into a little cause and effect discussion here. Your business may desperately need a gut check.
The good hype is the kind we can agree with at an emotional or gut level with no resistance. An easy example in recent times is anything Apple related. Of course this continues to be good hype because the entire Apple experience is fulfilling from product to service to the human experience with brand, and the shared conversation with Apple customers geeking over the latest iPhone or musing over favorite apps on the iPad.
The bad side of hype, of course occurs when one or many claims about a product or service are not agreeable at the emotional or gut level. The easiest way to know bad hype is in a continual re-surfacing of bad experiences. The easiest way to spot hype gone bad is negative-word-of-mouth.
Now, how the two intertwine.
Fast, faster and even faster hype – the slug fest of right and wrong.
Keep in mind, hype doesn't help especially when you are trying to leverage hype without much concern for the world your service or product serves.
Consider the recent Ocean Marketing crisis where a "regular" customer got mistreated at the customer service level and sent a few emails to other businesses in the industry looking for help and ended up being supported by industry leaders as they systematically dismantled an unscrupulous marketer. All within a couple of days via email and blog posts.
Although the big drama was watching things spin out of control at Ocean Marketing as Paul got choked out for being a bully, the small and important lesson for all of us is that the customer was worried about the early hype that got him to put money on the table during pre-order sales. He questioned that hype, fearing he would not get the product he paid for and his very basic questions were no different than you or I would ask. The story that unfolded after that is now internet lore with over 600k views on YouTube since being posted 6 days ago.
Make no mistake, even though it was "business as usual" for all the parties involved, it became hype along the way thanks to the power available to regular people and the internet.
With all the parties involved, the technology and viral nature of the web has threaded out several channels of hype just in this one situation – a pre-order of a game controller and a bad customer service experience. Those that did not know about the product the customer bought are now advocating and probably purchasing the product, where as Ocean Marketing, the company responsible for marketing and customer service has been crippled through the event, while Mike and his site Penny Arcade have fostered even more support and genuine appreciation by fans and industry leaders. And to further claim his point-of-view and support for the regular person, Mike reported:
"It might not always make the most business sense and it is a policy that has caused us some legal problems, but I really don't give a shit about that. When these assholes threaten me or Penny Arcade I just laugh. I will personally burn everything I've made to the fucking ground if I think I can catch them in the flames." — Mike Krahulik
It's virtually impossible to disagree with his perspective. Bad people shouldn't get away with bad things – and this means that bad marketing, bad service, bad relationships are more and more subject to this type of situation. So, if ever you needed to see the way basic customer service, email, and social media can work for or against you and your business, here it is. And this is not an anomaly – This is the new baseline.
Look at your business
Hype is going further, faster, and with more ease than ever before. As a business owner, marketer, and human – we are one moment away from a house of cards falling. There has never been a better time then now to guide your business with a simple "Do the right thing" influence from the top down, inside and out.
Take a look at who you are aligned with. Do they pass the gut check? Have you made a decision in favor of a vendor only because of low cost or their 'results' even though you question their performance or integrity? Have you worked hard to build your company, but not cared much about the human experience of your customers, suppliers, or peers?
Now is the time to consider these things and make changes if needed. You never know when a "regular" customer will introduce you to a lesson on business ethics.


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Glue @ The Cornershop, Shoreditch, 28th April with Mini da Minx & Stylus Rex!
After last month's stellar comeback Glue is once again part of your life. However we are now no longer tied to one venue and like medieval minstrels we will spread our tunes of joy far and wide! For April you will find us in Shoreditch's Cornershop - a lovely little venue that also has the advantage of being FREE all night so you don't even have to pay to get your next dose of Glue.
Headlining are Stylus Rex and Mini da Minx. The former has recently launched an album to great acclaim with positive write ups in the specialist press and broadsheets alike. Mini da Minx has been a big part of the London scene for a last few years - both as a promoter and a DJ. Expect both our guests to play Glue's trademark mix of breaks, electro, house & techno.
Supporting our guests will be our usual trio of home cooked heroes - James Furness, Hell Yeah & bump. Hell Yeah will kick the night off with some funkier party beats before bump takes us on one of his patented techno journeys. James Furness will then finish the night off in his normal classy style with some proggier sounds.
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Today started like any other for most in the Bay area. However, some will remember that 15 years ago the lives of Tampa Police detectives Randy Bell and Rick Childers, Florida Highway trooper James Crooks and 4-year-old Joey Bennett were cut short.
The day began with the tragic shooting of Hank Earl Carr's girlfriend's 4-year-old son Joey Bennett. Detectives Randy Bell and Ricky Childers took him in for questioning. They handcuffed him with his hands in front of his body because at that point all they knew was he was a grieving loved one, not a murder suspect.
On the way to Tampa Police Department Headquarters, Carr, using a handcuff key he had around his neck, freed himself, got Childers gun and shot and killed both detectives.
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How does your ICT structure work in your independent school?
Typically in business, ICT would sit high up on the board (ie CIO). Many schools dont have CIO's, Directors of ICT and only have IT Managers (with the work being almost identical) or Network Managers (depending on the size of the school).
With ICT being increasingly required 24/7 (email, staff parent and pupil portals, websites), ICT is becoming arguably the most important service in a school.
If ICT were to be withdrawn from schools, teaching would still continue - the hardest hit (IMO) would be the business side - yet ICT is still looked upon a solely a support service for teaching.
Will attitudes change? Can a direct line to the top (or puting your ICT Director/CIO on the SMT) help?
Or will the position be resigned to work for the Bursar or an academic?
Couldn't agree more.
I have been working as an IT Manager in an Independent School wince September. Before that I worked in state schools working my way up from a technician to Deputy Network Manager.
The work that I do here is never ending and absolutely vital for the school. Aside from me there is one IT Technician and he is part time so I end up doing a lot of the support work, therefore neglecting all the bigger things and future planning. It's absolutely crazy.
The strange thing is that beore my arrival they did not have an IT Manager - just the technician. He would relay all IT problems to external support companies (or RM!!!) to come in and sort out.
I was thinking just yesterday that the IT in schools is just as important as the money - therefore shouldn't it make sense to have someone with IT knowledge and capabilities on the SMT? And the obvious choice is the IT Manager as no-one else has the know how on the SMT.
I am fed up of being thought of as a technician and a bit of support. Considering how much IT has moved on it is absolutely ridiculous how it is still thought of with such a low opinion when in fact it is one of the most essential parts of running a school!
The 'board of directors' equivalent at our school is the trust (school governing body) and every major financial decision (i.e. IT) has to go through them. The HT and the Bursar are the only direct reports to the trust. As for the rest of the school staff, we all report to either the HT or the Bursar; none of us reports to the trust.
I think it depends a little on how senior your Bursar is, but much more on how ICT is viewed regardless of organisational seniority.
I'm in the same boat as elsiegee40 from a hierarchical standpoint. Everyone at my school ultimately reports to the Bursar or HT, who each report directly to the Board of Governors with equivalent levels of 'power'. I report directly to the Bursar, so while I am not officially senior management there is only 1 step between me and the Governors. You could argue that on the org chart, I am a similar seniority to the Deputy Head. I don't feel that I need to be any higher up the food chain than that.
Ultimately though, what I think you're really getting at is not where you sit in the org chart, but whether your position is respected. Mine is. I have strong support from SMT and the vast majority of the staff; I could probably only pick out 1 or 2 in the entire school who have ever seen me as someone who is just there to service them (ooer missus) and in those cases their attitude is widely derided by other staff. I meet with SMT on a 1-to-1 basis regularly (with the exception of the Head as he's simply too busy) and meet with them as a group on a termly basis to discuss ICT policy. I have almost complete operational independence, and direct control of one of the largest cost centres in the school (it's worth noting than I am one of only two people who can sign off purchase orders - literally everyone else has to have the Bursar sign it off). I don't think any of that that has to do with who I report to, but it speaks volumes about how seriously my contribution is valued.
In summary, some schools do value their IT staff. Those that don't will suffer because of it, on all sides, but it's by no means a universal attitude.
I'm in a similar, but much smaller, boat to AT... I report to the Bursar, and that's fine. I have regular meetings with SLT and the bursar and I know my contribution is valued by them. Whilst not a member of SLT, I do get treated like one of them and my opinion is regularly sought on matters way out of the direct scope of my job.
I don't have direct control over my budget, but then the Bursar only has £500 signing authority!!! (Everything major has to be authorised by the the trust which is a pain) I can however sign off purchase orders (once God has granted permission!) and the only others that can do this are the Bursar and school secretary. I do feel my contribution is valued by the Bursar and HT... it's the signing authority limit that's a pain and having to run alll decisions through the trust.
I was pretty shocked the first time I gave a purchase order to the Bursar for about £20,000 so he could have someone higher up sign it off, and he handed it back without a glance saying "No, that's fine, just fax it through"!


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Lohan has also been the target of bad PR this year not only was Liz & Dick panned by critics, but the actress was also criticized for canceling her Nov. 16 20/20 interview with Barbara Walters just days before the sit-down was scheduled to air after reportedly being dissatisfied with the direction of the interview.
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Kyoto Bungalows or Townhomes(36)
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Quiet, clean and wonderful
We were travelling in a group of 4, with 2 of us in their 60s and 70s. We wanted to choose a place to stay that is clean and quiet and feelings more "home-like" than normal hotels. Tsumugi Inn was absolutely perfect. It is not a hotel but a temporary home, kept incredibly cosy and neat. The house is in the middle of town and is about 15 minutes on foot from the nearest train stations, tucked away in a quiet, picturesque little lane. Everything in the house is spotlessly clean, all the appliances and amenities are in perfect order. The host, Mr Kuni, is thoughtful and kind, and very experienced receiving overseas guests. This would be a perfect home for a group of friends who enjoy peace and quiet. A few tips I would like to offer: (i) there is no sofa (we sit on big cushions around a low coffee / dining table) and the bathrooms are on a different floor from the bedrooms, so older visitors should take care; (ii) our host keeps the place very neat and tidy with beautiful Japanese adornments around the house, parents should take care with very young children so they do not swallow (or destroy) anything; (iii) if you are unfamiliar with the rubbish recycling system in Japan it is worth asking a few more questions to make sure - we were sometimes quite confused although I think we did manage not to mess things up too badly in the end. Overall, a lovely place to stay - highly recommended!!
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We spent a week at Sakara-Gion with our 4 younger boys. Had a great time. The property is well-maintained and the owners quickly accommodated all of our requests/needs. As many of the reviews have stated, the location is very close to the hustle and bustle of the Gion district without being right in the middle of things. For us, this was a major plus. The Gion district is a famous night-life area, and, if you're unfamiliar with Japan, the night life can go until all hours of the evening (including weekdays). This property is in a very quiet area and short (literally 5 minute at most) walk to the Gion district. So it was perfect for us. Accommodations were spacious for our family of 6--I believe 6 adults could also fit comfortably. Even after coming back to the states (we're from Orange County, CA), staying at Sakara Gion was our boys' favorite and most memorable part of the trip. Access to other sites around Kyoto is convenient. The walk to the Subway or bus stops takes about 7 minutes and then you can get around the city from there. The local bath house (right across the street) is not to be missed and patrons there were very helpful as are various english, bathhouse etiquette signs. Grocery store(s) are convenient as well. One final note, the property has been updated to accommodate larger foreigners including higher door thresholds. I'm 6' 3"+ and found this property to be very comfortable.


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We stayed here for 8 nights and enjoyed every night! Like most reviews I read everyone, including us spent the mornings and nights on the balcony. There was something super relaxing and wonderful about starting and ending days there. I would recommend this place over any we saw in Kauai. The price can not be beat, and compared to what we saw at the Hyatt this place was much more relaxed and uncrowded. Pros: Well stocked with dishes, bedding, towels, and extras. Perfect view of the ocean, day and night Super comfy bed Great water pressure in shower Clean and welcoming space Great location to restaurants and the beach Plenty of closet and storage space Entertaining neighbors (you can hear everything so be careful) Quite area, uncrowded pool Clean pool Only con would be no air conditioning, although the fans helped. Opening the windows and having the fans on while we were there helped keep the heat off. I would say we noticed a lot of places did not have an air conditioner, even restaurants so I would say get used to it :) Tips: Bring an underwater camera, bug spray, and water shoes. If you go just about anywhere these could come in handy. Stay here and you will not regret it!
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Love this house and property. All the details that goes into the house is perfect vacation home. We swim at the poipu beach in front of the lifeguard tower and saw a few giant turtles every time. The house is clean and have everything you need in the kitchen - all the spices for the gourmet cook. The lanai is perfect for your meals. Our boys 7 & & love all the games that was there. Overall, we were very happy with this house and we will come back in the future and would recommend it to our friends.
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Dennis is a camping associate at Bass Pro Shop & teaches outdoor skills to children & specializes in adaptive training for those with special needs. He is also a nature photographer & lecturer. For 30 years, Dennis worked at General Motors in statistical analysis. He is co-founder of ReBound Homeless Shelter & has a BS in journalism from KU. Dennis was diagnosed with MG 8 years ago.
Ray is a former Vice President of Employers Reinsurance Corporation & managed international operations & the aviation & marine departments. Retired from corporate life, Ray is currently an Aviation Consultant. He has a BA in History/Government/German from St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY. Ray resides in Overland Park with his wife, Betsy. He has two sons & 2 grandchildren. Ray is living with MG.
Derek is a Consumer/Commercial Lender with People's Bank. He has a BS in Financial Controllership from Kansas State & has worked in the field of finance for the last 7 years. Derek lives in Overland Park with his wife Nina & has a small dog named Tuckie.
Dr. Sand is the Director of MD Electrodiagnosis. He graduated as a Fellow at the University of Iowa with a specialty in neurology & emphasis in neuromuscular diseases. Dr. Sand's current area of expertise is in the electronic testing of neurological & muscular diseases. He has been a practicing neurologist in the Kansas City area since 1987. He is a past President of the MGA and Dr. Sand lives in Leawood with his wife, Melinda.
Joe is an Attorney, Associate with Lewis, Rise & Fingersh practicing in the area of civil litigation. His BA in Journalism was from the University of Kansas & his law degree from the University of Kansas School of Law. Joe lives in Overland Park with his girlfriend, Jessica & her son Dominic.
Carol has been an interior designer, benefits manager & elementary school teacher. Now that she's retired from full-time teaching, she is substitute teaching in the Olathe school district & her creative energies have been redirected into meaningful volunteer activities such as teaching English as a second language & serving on church committees. Carol has experienced the complexities of MG through her mother-in-law, Margaret, who has been living with MG for over 20 years. Carol lives with her husband, Ralph. She has 3 grown sons.
Karen was diagnosed with MG in 1991 & has served on the MGA Board since then. Karen was the first woman elected as Board President & has also served as Vice President & Secretary. She's been married to Jim for 42 years & has two children & five grandchildren. Karen retired from the Community Blood Center after 29 ½ years as a Hemapheresis Practitioner. She is now employed as an Infusion Nurse at ARJ Infusion Services.
David is an Associate Attorney with Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace & Bauer, LLP. He received a BS in Business Administration from KU, an MBA from Baker University & a JD from Washburn University. David lives in Overland Park with his wife Ashlee, daughter Ella & son, Nolan. David was diagnosed with MG in 2006.
Lisa has served as MGA past President & has served on the Nursing Advisory Board for the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America. She is the founder & CEO of ARJ Infusion Services, a specialty pharmacy & home infusion company. She received her BS in Nursing from Avila College in Kansas City. Lisa is a member of the Infusion Nurses Society & is a certified registered infusion nurse (CRNI). Lisa & her husband, Jim, reside in Raymore, MO & have three sons.


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MEBAA Launches Regional Forums
The Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) is looking to go local from next year. Ali Al Naqbi, founding chairman of the organization, confirmed here at the EBACE show that the association has chosen Beirut, Lebanon, as the site for the organization's first forum, in 2013.
"The market is growing at a remarkable rate," explained Al Naqbi, "dovetailing a private sector that contributes 75 percent toward GDP. This regional forum will provide the perfect platform to discuss the emerging challenges and opportunities within the private aviation sector in Lebanon," he said.
The forum is expected to be supported by the government of Lebanon and involve direct participation from the Ministry of Transportation and the Lebanese General Civil Aviation Authority. It will be held at the Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. MEBAA has not yet decided the dates for the event.
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Thu Jun 27,2013The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is supporting Arab Cinemas Festival/IMA'GIMA, a festival of Arab cinema organised by the Society CommNprod International and the Arab World Institute (IMA) for the second year running in Paris from 28th June through to 3rd July at IMA Rafik Hariri Auditorium.
Director Ibrahim El Batout and Amr Waked will open the Festival with the multi-award winning Egyptian film Winter of Discontent which screened to rave reviews at the 9th Dubai International Film Festival and won Amr Waked the Muhr Arab Feature: Best Actor award for his compelling performance.
The second edition of Arab Cinemas Festival/IMA'GIMA designed in close association CommNprod International presents this year an emotional and quality programme, considering the most recent evolutions within societies in the Arab world.
The Festival will showcase over 30 works, ranging from short and feature films, documentaries and animated films from emerging and established filmmakers from the Middle East and North Africa. Included in the line-up is a selection of films that were screened and won awards at the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) and Gulf Film Festival (GFF) from and about the Arab world that showcase perspectives on Arab people, culture, art, history and politics.
Many of the films will make their French premieres at Arab Cinemas Festival/ IMA'GIMA including a number of world premieres. The Arab world is well represented with a diverse and unique collection of films from the Maghreb, Mashriq, Gulf, and the Nile Valley to Sudan. The young audience has not been forgotten, with the screening of six short films designed for them.
Many of the writers, directors, producers and actors of these films will be attending the festival and will participate in various debates, round tables, workshops enriching further the program of this event including Ibrahim El Batout, Amr Waked, Mahmoud Ben Mahmoud, Sami Tlili, Fadi G. Haddad, Aseel Mansour, Lahcen Zinoun along with a number of major actors will be in attendance.
Nayla Abdul-Khalek Director, Society CommNprod International said: "Our mission is to open the doors of opportunity to filmmakers, to provide a platform for them to showcase their work and nurture and develop them further. The image of the Arab nations that the world sees everyday is not always accurate and through presenting films from talented Arab filmmakers we can do justice to the diversity and humanity of the Arab people and the reality and richness of our history and culture. IMAG'IMA and DIFF along with the other partners all sharing the same objectives will do our utmost to further accelerate the production, distribution and promotion of Arab films."
Jack Lang, President of the Institut de Monde Arabe (IMA) declared: "If the cinema is to fully recover its place in the Institut de Monde Arabe programme, the new Arab Cinemas Festival/Imag'IMA marks an important milestone."
Masoud Amralla Al Ali, Artistic Director, Dubai International Film Festival, commented: "As we approach our 10th year of the Dubai International Film Festival we have witnessed a remarkable increase in talented and passionate filmmakers, underling the evolution of a vibrant Arab film industry. "Arab Cinemas Festival/ IMA'GIMA is a great opportunity for emerging and established talents to showcase their work on a global stage and we look forward to a long and productive partnership with IMA'GIMA to further develop relationships between France and the Arab world."
Below are some of the selected films that have been awarded at Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) and Gulf Film Festival (GFF) that will screen at Arab Cinemas Festival/ IMA'GIMA.
- Winter of Discontent by Ibrahim El Batout
Infiltrators by Khaled Jarrar
Moments by Ebrahim Al Rasbi
Familial Fever by Amr Abdelhadi
Studio by Amjad Abu Al Ala
Bidoon by Mohammed Al Ibrahim
The Good, the Bad and the Sadistic by Ibraheem Ramadan
Line of Sight by Aseel Mansour
The Game by Saleh Nass
Huna London by Mohammed Buali
The Scream by Khadija Al-Salami
Defining Love: A Failed Attempt by Hakim Belabbes
When Monaliza Smiled by Fadi G. Haddad
My Father Looks Like Abdel Nasser by Farah Kassem
Blind Intersections by Lara Saba