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Resolutions 2014: 4 simple tips to fatten your bank account
The best time to start saving money? Ten years ago. The second-best time? Today. Use these tips to turn your finances around in 2014.
This post comes from Donna Freedman at partner site Money Talks News.
You want to save. You swear you're going to save. But you said that last year, too, and your bank account doesn't look much healthier.
Saying "I need to save" means you've recognized a basic financial fact: You need to take responsibility for your financial life. You really intend to do it -- one of these days. (Read: Sometime between next week and never.)
Or maybe you're just financially overwhelmed, especially if you haven't gotten a raise lately or if you've undergone a spell of unemployment. It's easy to convince yourself that you'll save "later."
The best time to start saving money? Ten years ago. The second-best time? Today.
Want 2014 to be the year you turn things around? Four simple tactics can make all the difference.
Step 1: You need a goal
The first thing to do is set a specific goal. "In 2014 I'm going to start an emergency fund" or "I resolve to have a healthy bank account this time next year" are both fatally vague. How much of an EF? What's a "healthy" account? Try this instead: Pick a specific sum. It could represent, for example, your emergency fund, the cost of a long-deferred vacation or a down payment on a house. Your choice.
You could divide that amount by 12 and put that result into savings each month. Or you could divide that goal by 52. Why 52? Because a small, weekly savings plan is less traumatic than a once-a-month withdrawal. You learn to live on what's left week by week, vs. losing a (relatively) big chunk all at once.
Let's start with an easy example: the $500 that personal finance writer Liz Weston recommends as a starter emergency fund. Divide $500 by 52 and you get $9.61, which rounded up makes $10.
Step 2: Pay yourself first
The old saw holds true: Pay yourself first. Otherwise that "extra" $10 will get spent on something nonessential, like a pizza.
Or even for something essential, like rent. Paying yourself first forces you to get smarter about the way you let money slip away each month.
Step 3: Automate
Automate a weekly withdrawal of $10 (or whatever your selected amount is) from checking to savings. Why automate it? Because that way it's sure to happen every week or month. Treat your savings like any other bill -- utility, credit card -- that you pay online.
Step 4: Track your expenses
Track your expenses with a free service like our partner PowerWallet, which shows you where your money is going. Now you can look for ways to save on everyday expenses.
Earn more or spend less? (Why not both?)
A recent survey from CareerBuilder indicates that 36 percent of U.S. residents either always or usually live paycheck to paycheck. If you're in this situation you might wonder how to find that $10 per week.
Let's turn that idea on its head: If you had an emergency, how would you find the however-many-dollars it would take to fix things? Better to sacrifice $10 a week than to have to come up with $300 all at once.
Even if you're not in that situation, you'll need to find ways to set extra money aside to meet your goal. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Pick up extra work. If extra hours on the job aren't available, you can find other ways to earn more money. Dog walking, house cleaning, lawn mowing, delivering newspapers and the like are all tried-and-true methods. Try thinking outside the box, though. I once interviewed a woman who walked several neighborhood kids to school; since she had to walk her own daughter, she was earning money for doing something she did every day. Smart.
- Cut back on eating out. Way back. Cooking at home is much, much cheaper. Can't cook? Go online or to the library for easy recipes. Do this gradually if you're a total restaurant junkie. For instance, cook two times a week at first (and make the meals big ones so you'll have leftovers to carry to work).
- Cut other everyday expenses. Trim TV costs by ditching cable (or at least negotiating for a better deal). Use discounted gift cards to pay for goods and services. Look for cheap or free ways to entertain yourself.
- Look for savings elsewhere. For instance, find ways to save on car and homeowners insurance.
- Use coupons. Sites like CouponMom.com and Favado do the work for you by matching coupons (often downloadable) to sales at supermarkets and drugstores. (I never pay full price for toiletries.) Incidentally, there really are coupons for healthy foods, including organic products.
- Sell stuff. On eBay, on Craigslist, on the supermarket bulletin board. Sell books through online used-book sites.
- Tell yourself "no" more often. Well, scratch that: Tell yourself "not now" or "not today" when you're itching to buy any unnecessary item. Don't stop treating yourself entirely -- just pick your spots.
Try one new tactic at a time until you're confident you can pry that $10 -- or whatever amount you've picked – from your budget. Watch that savings account creep up. If through luck or diligence you find a little extra money in the budget some weeks, shoot it over to savings.
Pat yourself on the back (just a little), but don't consider the matter closed. Instead, keep looking for ways to increase your savings. Even if it's only $11 a week instead of $10, that's an extra $52 per year. (Hint: Slow growth is better than no growth.)
Yes, it can be tough. But it gets easier, or at least becomes second nature to pay yourself first. If times are tight, don't let that undermine a better future -- and that future starts now.
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Put 5% of your gross income into your 401K, more if your company matches. Put 10% of your gross income into an emergency fund until it's 6X your minimum monthly expenses, then start putting the excess into safe investments. Treat this as bill number one, no excuses.
In five years your life will be dramatically different. You won't worry about your car breaking down, a big unexpected bill will be no big deal, and you'll shake your head in disbelief at how much your friends suffer with self-imposed money problems. It's really that easy.
First of all, don't spend more than you make. Second, no credit cards. It's always a good idea to have money set aside in case of an emergency. Third, don't buy things you don't need. Most importantly, keep most of your money invested, but watch it on a daily basis. The key is to try to keep your money working for you.
What is all this with work and save? Under today's administration it is better to maximize the amount of free time you have. Your retirement is already taken care of with 99 weeks of unemployment and SSI, your food bill is taken care of with SNAP, your medical insurance is taken care of with ACA, your education is taken care of, your housing is taken care of with section 8, your cell phone is taken care of with your Obama phone.
If you decide to work and save just look to your left and right one of the people standing next to you is not and it takes an ever growing centralized federal government to ensure that you pay for their benefits.
never mind, I'm not telling what I have. it will but enough, it will take care of me and my family for quite a while
I am not rich but I have put $ away for awhile and I know how to protect my family and I will give my life to preserve my and my family's right to live the way they want to. come hell or high water I will protect what this country that was founded on, and that is the freedom of the people to choose how they will live and not how some politician tells ' them tells how to live. this country was founded for the people by the people and I am 46 year veteran of this country, and I am sick and tired of the way the people of this USA are being treated. we have freedoms that were provided by the
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Ah, Christmas! Who doesn't love it?! It's a time for giving, spending time with family and friends, overindulging in tasty food and drink, and of course some marathon base building!
Unfortunately for me, if it's not one thing, it's another and I started the week feeling a little bit of tenderness in my right ankle, on the inside. It's a similar pain to that I've felt before elsewhere and I strongly suspect tendonitis. I can feel where the cause of issue is coming from (posterior tibialis, running up the back of the tibia, but inserting in around the medial malleolus), so will be careful to do some self-massage when I can (or when I remember!) and with a bit of ibuprofen gel hopefully it won't get any worse.
The first training session of the week was speedwork with the HRC. It was the last session before Christmas and as such the actual work part of the session was short and sweet – a grand total of six minutes, no less! We then followed that with a few relays with a Christmas version of the old egg and spoon race, the egg being replaced with Maltesers. Thanks Roy for organising the fun!
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My next session of the week was Thursday's HRC training. I started off quite carefully, wanting to make up a bit for the not-so-easy run the day before, but by about halfway I was feeling easier and picked up the pace with a fellow HRC runner. We got chatting about marathon training and I think it got us both a bit hyped up and we finished with a nice strong pace.
Fridays are a regular rest day for me, and in good Christmas spirit Darren and I watched a film to get us in the mood for the weekend… the Muppet Christmas Carol! Time well spent I think!
Time for the long run. Over the last few weeks my long weekend runs have resulted in me feeling wiped out and full of headache for the rest of the day and I was getting pretty fed up of feeling lousy so I decided to try to be more prepared and start the morning off with a cereal bar, banana and a big glass of water as my pre-run snack, where previously I had either eaten and drank nothing, or just had a banana on its own. It seemed to work a bit - not only did the run feel much more comfortable, but I had more energy for the rest of the day, although I did have a slight headache. The run itself was good, I don't think Laura appreciated my route-planning when we reached the muddy off road sections (I hadn't quite realised how much rain there had been the last day or so when I'd planned the route!) but we ploughed on through and by the time we got back to the road we only had just over two miles left to go, and we even pulled out the energy to do a nice little sprint finish over the last 50m or so. We covered 10.4 miles in 1:40:50, giving us an average pace of 9:42, which is pretty much slap-bang in the middle of the long run pace range I am supposed to be aiming for.
After the run I fuelled up with a nice protein-filled breakfast and then got ready to make the journey back home to my mum's house for Christmas. Lovely jubbly :)
Iiiit's Chriiiistmas!! I've decided that a smoked salmon and scrambled egg bagel washed down with Bucks Fizz is the perfect pre-run fuel, as after having a nice breakfast with mum, Darren, Tom and Lottie I headed out for a quick three miler and I felt pretty damned good! It was much warmer than I'd expected so I probably should have opted for only one layer, but I completed my recovery run with a nice negative split.
Christmas day running seems to be a bit of a debated topic, with a lot of people saying it should be the one day of the year when you can forget about training. But I really like it! You pull on your trainers on Christmas day and head out the door to the quietest roads you will ever see in daylight hours; it's lovely! And anyone you do see as you pound the pavements instinctively warms you with a "Happy Christmas". For me though, the other added benefit is the feeling that you can have a little bit less guilt about all the delicious food you are about to shovel (and shovel I did!!). So there's my argument for Christmas day running, and I'll stand by it!
Here is the obligatory Garmin data for each of my runs:
Monday: REST
Tuesday: Speedwork, HRC http://connect.garmin.com/activity/136589819
Wednesday: 5M solo http://connect.garmin.com/activity/136589858
Thursday: 6.5M HRC http://connect.garmin.com/activity/136589918
Friday: REST
Saturday: 10.4M run with Laura http://connect.garmin.com/activity/136590327
Sunday: 3M solo (Christmas day!) http://connect.garmin.com/activity/136590336
One thing I have just realised from looking at this week's training is that I really should get in a bit of cross training as I haven't done anything other than run this week and that's not ideal for someone trying to avoid injury. Must try harder!!
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C. Abbiati
Was punished for his decision to come out in the opening minutes when Samuel netted from a deep free-kick.
M. De Sciglio
Was rarely troubled at the back as Milan took the initiative and tried to level, but did not offer much in the opposition half.
P. Mexès
Guilty of conceding too many fouls in an uncompromising match, deservedly earning a yellow card for his troubles.
D. Bonera
Taken off for Abate in the second half when Milan started to chase the game, offered little going forward.
M. Yepes
Took his eye off the ball for Cambiasso's free kick and saw Samuel steal in for the game's only goal. Little to do as Inter retreated into their own half.
K. Boateng
A match to forget for the Ghanaian. Wasted two decent chances when the goal was at his mercy.
R. Montolivo
Always a danger from distance with a handful of wicked shots. Unlucky to see his equaliser chalked off for a questionable foul.
U. Emanuelson
Had plenty of chances to advance down the right wing, but far too often his final ball was not good enough to open up the defence.
N. de Jong
A yellow card for the Netherlands international was no surprise in a no-nonsense performance. Could not drive his team forward in search of a point.
Looked stranded at times in the first half as he led the line alone for his team.
S. El Shaarawy
Too easily nullified going forward, and put in an ineffective display. Substituted for Pazzini in the second period.
S. Handanovič
Always attentive to the long-range danger of Montolivo, pulling off a couple of impressive saves to keep Inter's lead intact.
W. Samuel
A titan in the air, finishing Cambiasso's cross with class to push his side into the lead.
Y. Nagatomo
A decent first-half showing from the Japan international, but he will feel aggrieved to have seen his participation end with 40 minutes left after a very soft second yellow card.
Put under a lot of pressure in the second half as Milan pushed forward, but responded magnificently and made a couple of key interventions.
A. Ranocchia
A sterling effort in defence from the centre-back, who time and again frustrated Milan's efforts to get back into the match.
J. Zanetti
The old warhorse had few opportunities to get forward, but defended with class and marshalled the right flank throughout the game.
E. Cambiasso
Caught out the entire Milan defence with his floated cross that led to Samuel's opener.
W. Gargano
A combative display from the Uruguayan, who was strong in the tackle and gave no quarter against the Milan midfield.
Philippe Coutinho
Taken off for Guarin at the start of the second half as Inter looked to add more bite in the midfield.
A. Cassano
Looked occasionally dangerous against his old club, who gave him a hostile reception. Taken off for Pereira to strengthen the backline following Nagatomo's expulsion.
D. Milito
A constant thorn in the side of the Milan defence, moved and made space intelligently. Let Abbiati off the hook when he should have netted the second.
I. Abate
Offered more in the Inter half than Bonera after he replaced the defender, but too often imprecise with the final ball.
G. Pazzini
Brought in to introduce an extra offensive threat, and came so close to meeting Robinho's cross with the goal looming.
The Brazilian's entry coincided with an added potency to Milan's attacks, although he could not break free of a determined backline.
Á. Pereira
Thrown on in the second half after Nagatomo saw red, and was safe in a more defensive role than usual.
F. Guarín
The Colombian came on after the break, but was on occasion slack with the ball putting his team under more pressure.
R. Palacio
A late sub, and could have killed off the game with an effort that he failed to convert.


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|Original author(s)
|Pramati Technologies
|Initial release
|December 16, 2007
|Stable release
|6.7.0 / February 25, 2014
|Written in
|Java, JavaScript
|Operating system
|Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
|Rapid application development
|Apache License 2.0
WaveMaker (formerly named ActiveGrid) is an open source software development platform that automates much of the process for creating Java web and cloud applications. WaveMaker provides a visual rapid application development (RAD) platform and is available as a free open source software download. WaveMaker was acquired by VMware, Inc in March 2011 [1] but after two years VMWare terminated the support for the WaveMaker project in March 2013.[2] In May 2013, Pramati Technologies acquired the assets of Wavemaker from VMWare.[3]
WaveMaker allows web developers to create Ajax applications. The WaveMaker framework itself integrates Spring, Spring Security(formerly ACEGI), Dojo Toolkit 1.0, authentication, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), ActiveDirectory and Plain Old Java Objects (POJO) and their products include Visual Ajax Studio for Rich Internet Applications (RIA) development and WaveMaker Rapid Deployment Server for Java application.[4]
Applications generated by WaveMaker are licensed under the Apache license.[5]
WaveMaker applications are created using the WaveMaker studio, a WYSIWYG development studio that runs in a browser and enables drag and drop development of web applications following a model–view–controller architecture. WaveMaker supports rapid application development (RAD) for the web, similar to what products like PowerBuilder and Lotus Notes provided for client server computing.[6]
WaveMaker applications run in a standard Java server based on Tomcat, the Dojo Toolkit, Spring and Hibernate. Currently, it is supported on Microsoft Windows, Linux and Macintosh.[7][8]
As an example of the level of complexity of applications that can be built using a WYSIWYG development approach for Ajax applications, the WaveMaker Studio was built using WaveMaker.[9] WaveMaker is meant for use by web developers who prefer visual tools.[6]
- Automatic generation of Hibernate mapping, Hibernate queries from database schema import.
- Automatic creation of Enterprise Data Widgets based on schema import. Each widget can display data from a database table as a grid or edit form. Edit form implements create, update, delete functions automatically.
- Visual, drag & drop assembly of web applications.
- WYSIWYG Ajax development studio runs in a browser.
- Developer sees live application data within the studio (LiveLayout).
- Simplified (one-touch) deployment to Tomcat, Websphere, Weblogic, JBoss.
- Data schema aware forms to edit, update, delete data (LiveForms).
- Mashup tool to assemble web applications based on SOAP, REST and RSS web services, Java Services and databases.
- Leverage existing CSS, HTML and Java.
- Deploys a standard Java .war file.
- Browser-based WaveMaker studio can be bundled by independent software vendor (ISV) with their web-based application to enable user customization; effectively an open source alternative to Force.com.
- ^ "WaveMaker Springs To VMware". WaveMaker. March 8, 2011.
- ^ "Announcing the release of WaveMaker 6.5.3". WaveMaker. March 14, 2013.
- ^ "Pramati Acquires WaveMaker". Pramati Technologies. 2013-05-01.
- ^ WaveMaker, Visual AJAX Studio 4.0, Softpedia
- ^ "WaveMaker Ajax Framework License Information". WaveMaker. February 23, 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-03-03. Retrieved 2008-02-25.
- ^ a b "Is WaveMaker the Web 2.0 Version of PowerBuilder?". Hurwitz Group. November 11, 2007. Retrieved 2007-11-25.
- ^ "Ajax Studio Comes To Mac". Ars Technica. April 24, 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
- ^ "Product Review: WaveMaker's point-and-click Java". Infoworld. April 24, 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
- ^ "WaveMaker Visual Ajax Tool". Infoworld. April 20, 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
External links[edit]
- Official website
- WaveMaker application showcase
- RedMonk WaveMaker podcast
- IT Toolbox review
- Spring Framework
- dojotoolkit.org, official Dojo site, with demos
- www.wavemaker.com, official WaveMaker site


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180 cm long slide with unique steps and built in handles for support and safety. Wide base for stability. Folds for easy storage. Age from 2 years. Warning: For domestic use only.
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Your child can have hours of fun outdoors with this brilliant Great Fun Slide.
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As slides and outdoor playgrounds go, this rugged unit has a lot to offer. The easy-to-climb, outdoor playground gym is a great way for toddlers and pre-schoolers to burn some of their boundless energy! The wavy slide provide hours of fun with easy to climb wide platforms. There's even a secret area underneath for hide and seek play. Large easy to reach steps and wide platforms. Age 2 years+.
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New Big slide with fun colours!
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Ergonomic Disney Cars slide for the little ones!
XS is a clever design for a compact and easy storage. Extra stability for safety with anti-skid steps.
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This Extra Large Slide is two and a half meters long with an extension and is blow moulded for superior strength and durability! Safety is ensured by the extra-wide base, the blow moulded handles and the non-skid steps. It also includes a hose attachment for a summertime water cascade! All plastic pieces are anti-UV treated ensuring a good resistance and colour durability over time. Age range from 3 years.
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Super megagliss, the new maxi-slide with a triple waves chute.
This new slide is modular: It grows with your children! It turns easily from a 1.5m to a 3.75m slide length. Stable ladder, anti-skid steps and ergonomic handles for more safety. Anti-UV treatment.
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Winter is one of the busiest times of the year for American Red Cross disaster volunteers, and we want to make sure you're safe during the cold months.
As temperatures drop, people start looking for creative ways to heat their homes – and we see a spike in house and apartment fires. Alternative heat sources can carry greater risks than traditional methods, and can lead to a disastrous blaze. We want you to stay warm and safe. Below are suggestions to achieve both.
- Inspect fireplaces and wood stoves - Have your chimney connections and flues inspected and cleaned by a professional before every heating season. Use a sturdy screen when burning fires.
- Only burn wood, and never leave the fire unattended.
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- Talk with all household members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year.
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Yes, easy to lift up and down - nice grip. However, one thing I would say -- I have a Maltese and this is fine for her, but it fills easily. I don't remember if there were different sizes, but this would not work for a medium sized dog. As stated, it's perfect for my Maltese, but doesn't hold much more than what a small Maltese or the like would need.
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The San Diego Chargers and Police Officer's Associations from around San Diego County brighten the holiday season each year for children at Children's Hospital, many of whom may not get to go home for the holidays, through the Annual Teddy Bear Drive to Children's Hospital. Chargers long snapper David Binn along side several of his Chargers teammates will ride alongside San Diego County law enforcement to Children's Hospital with over 6,000 teddy bears this December. A large caravan of police vehicles will leave the San Diego Sheriffs Department rolling Code 3 sirens and lights wailing before arriving at Children's Hospital.
Team president Dean Spanos and long snapper David Binn, together have donated more than $20,000 for teddy bears for this event. Over 75 law enforcement vehicles from across the Southern California area, lead by the Chargers "Bolt Patrol" van, filled with teddy bears will arrive at Children's to the cheers of children, staff, and families. The players and officers will then personally deliver these magical gifts to the young patients, during the Annual Teddy Bear Drive.
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1 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter (no substitutes), softened, divided
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In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup butter and sugar. Add flour and vanilla; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Shape 1/2 cupfuls of dough into 1/2-inch thick logs. Cut the logs into 2-1/2 inch pieces; place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. In microwave or double boiler, melt chocolate and all remaining butter. Dip one end of each cookie into chocolate and then into nuts; place on waxed paper until chocolate is set. Yield: About 5 dozen
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This year was a banner year for new restaurants -- as we noted in this week's Year in Review, nearly 300 new places have opened since January 1. Dozens of them included bars, and many more new dives, cocktail lounges, pubs and piano bars gave us still more reasons to go out drinking. Here, in no pa ... More >>
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This sign says Roslyn Grill is closed for remodelingRoslyn Grill, the colorful dive at 504 East Colfax Avenue, wasn't open to see the new year start; by then a sign had been posted on the door, claiming that the bar is closed for remodeling. There was never a Roslyn at the Roslyn Grill -- a ... More >>
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I redirected the "Register" button link to the Register.php page as a quick fix.
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In what is surely a cautionary tale for us all, a U.S. student got stuck inside a giant vulva statue in Tübingen, Germany last Friday.
The young man had apparently climbed into the statue's womanly crevice for a lark when his lower body became trapped. Naturally, the student's friend posted photos of the incident online for all the world to see.
According to local paper Schwäbisches Tagblatt, 22 firefighters and five vehicles were on scene to assist with the delivery, which probably says more about the lack of other emergencies in Tübingen than the severity of the situation.
The vulva in question is Pi-Chacán, a work by Peruvian artist Fernando de la Jara that sits outside the Tübingen University Institute of Microbiology. The name means "making love," which this student failed to do tenderly. It's reportedly worth €120,000, but it appears neither the vulva nor the dimwitted man within were damaged.
There are plenty of jokes to be made here about American tourists or the benefits of lubrication, but in this case the photos speak for themselves.
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What is your definition of good education?
Being a teacher at middle school for twenty-year.The question:What is the so called good education? It keeps haunting in my mind.I feel good to keep asking me the question.Because I really hope what my teaching can help young people to understand their lives better.As well as I know it is not a solo aspect to definite good education.But I would like you come to share your understanding of good education.Because I think it is never be enough to keep talking about education.As much as we can come together to communicate it.We need everyone join in talking education,we will see better education around us.Thanks.
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Duane ThomasApr 24 2013: A good education begins with the question humans have been asking since the beginning of time…why? Understanding the reason we learn is key to a successful journey through the school system. Rather then absorbing information and regurgitating it onto a piece of paper only to forget it moments after its handed in, having the student understand why that piece of information is useful and how it fits into their lives is key.
The social aspect of learning is also one of the most important elements of an education. Many of the most important lessons we learn in life happen right under our noses, without us ever knowing a change had occurred. The ability to socialize with a group of peers of the same age group greatly influences that person's social behavior (positive/negative) for years to come.
An understanding of the world outside the classroom is, in my opinion, one of the most overlooked elements in most school systems. Field trips, from my experience, always seemed like a day off from learning, a time to relax and just have fun. I believe learning outside of the classroom should become a staple in the day to day lives of students and the information gathered should be used to the teachers advantage in the next lesson.
Apr 25 2013: Hi dear Duane Thomas,how can the students understand why the piece of informaton is useful and how it fits into their lives ?any more idea about it in detail?should our teachers tell them:the piece of information is useful?who can know exactly the information fits into students' lives or not?
Duane ThomasApr 25 2013: I believe that age appropriate interactions with the world around them would give the students context to their studies. Developing an understanding of how the system works early on as well as seeing life in motion outside of the common home/school setting most students are accustomed to can serve to expand their world view. With these two pieces in place, I believe the students, even at a young age would be better able to associate classroom lessons to their current, or their future lives. Furthermore, teachers should always be providing guidance along with a dialog to the lessons, especially at an early age. Also to ensure the students understand how each piece of information is useful, the teacher must plan field trips or any other activities in advance with a purpose while explaining to the students along the way the reason for the outing.
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Bridesmaid Iron On Heat Transfer
This fun sparkling iron-on BRIDESMAID transfer can go on hats, shirts, bags, or bandannas. Instructions on how to apply this gorgeous transfer included with the item. Everyone will love this personalized touch on gifts or favors! Make a fun t-shirt for all of the wedding party at your Wedding Shower or Bachelorette Party.
- Iron on heat transfer.
- Measures 6 inches x 1/2 inches.
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Bride Rhinestone Iron On Transfer
Want everyone to know who the bride is at your bachlorette party? Make the bride stand out on her special night out with the girl with this Bride Rhinestone Iron On Transfer. Perfect for tank tops or tee-shirts!
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White Paper Party Lanterns (6 pc)
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Bride Sparkle Iron On Decal
This fun sparkle iron-on "BRIDE" decal can go on hats, shirts, bags or bandannas. Instructions on how to apply this sparkle iron on decal are included with the item.Everyone will love this as a personalized touch to any gift. Great as a brides gift or put in on a t-shirt so everyone will know she is the Bride at a Bachelorette party! Also available is BRIDESMAID, MAID OF HONOR, FLOWERGIRL, and more!
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Bride Iron On Rhinestone Decal with Hearts
Show everyone at the party who the bride is with this Bride Iron On Gem Decal. Place this cute decal on a t-shirt or jackets so everyone knows where to find the bride at her bridal shower or Bachlorette party.
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P.O. Box 726, Salida, CO 81201
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Located at the junction of U.S. 285 and 50, Poncha Springs is an excellent jumping-off point for the ultimate Colorado-style adventure. In addition to its prime location at the south end of the state's most concentrated string of 14,000-foot peaks, including the state's tallest mountain (Mount Elbert), Poncha Springs also neighbors the quaint art town of Salida and offers east access to skiing on Monarch Mountain.
P.O. Box 726, Salida, CO 81201
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The town was named after a local natural hot spring coined Poncha Springs by famed Colorado frontiersman Kit Carson. Today water from the springs is piped into Salida's Hot Springs Aquatic Center. Another historical marker in this tiny crossroads community also designates the spot where explorer Zebulon Pike and party spent the winter of 1806.
In addition its historical significance, Poncha Springs is an ideal recreation area for outdoor enthusiasts. Mountain bikers can hop a shuttle from the local gas station to the famed Rainbow Trail, and within miles hikers can link to area mountain treks. Several short loop and riverside trails also dot Poncha Springs and will eventually link to other county trails running into Salida. In addition, Poncha Springs is home to an 18-hole golf course and a popular disc golf area. A variety of lodging, dining and shopping options are available in Salida.


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PREVENTCD: An European scientific research project to prevent coeliac disease. The project studies the influence of the dietary history in the prevention of coeliac disease: possibilities of induction of tolerance for gluten in genetic predisposed children for coeliac disease.
The European Union is funding this research project (EU-FP6-2005-FOOD4B-contract no. 036383) which will be performed by 10 European countries (Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Israel, Hungary, Croatia, Germany, and Norway) in cooperation with the AOECS (Association of European Coeliac Societies)


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HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - The sting of defeat is being felt by Governor Snyder.
After being rebuffed by fellow Republicans in the state Senate from voting on a Medicaid expansion plan that he cut short an Israeli business trip to personally advocate for, the Chief Executive is asking for public pressure to do what he apparently couldn't.
WHTC's Juke Van Oss did just that on Friday morning when State Senator Rick Jones came in three days early for his monthly visit. In this video, and the Grand Ledge Republican, whose district includes Allegan County, cited a 300 million-dollar annual federal price tag after two "free" years as a legitimate cause for holding off a vote. Jones also said that alternatives should be considered, especially as more and more primary health care providers are not accepting Medicaid customers, forcing some to drive long distances to find one that does, and as for the Governor's "take a vote, not a vacation" jibe at Jones and his fellow Republicans, the former Sheriff did cite that fact that, while lawmakers were in Lansing, the Governor was half a world away.
Also in this video, Jones also talked about his efforts to bring a new refinery to Michigan in order to deal with soaring and unstable gas prices.
Jones had switched places with House Representative Bob Genetski, who was holding a government forum in Allegan and will appear on WHTC's "Talk of the Town" program on Monday morning.


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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- Gov. Steve Beshear has arrived back in Kentucky after traveling to Europe on a trade mission aimed at creating more jobs for Kentucky.
Beshear met with business and political leaders in Germany and France over the past two weeks to promote Kentucky products and to strengthen ties with European companies already doing business in Kentucky.
Kentucky opened an office last summer in Germany, one of the state's leading trade partners.
Direct foreign investment coming into Kentucky totaled more than $28.2 billion in 2007, the most recent data available. Germany ranked second in foreign investment, behind Japan. France ranked fourth.
Kentucky has more than 400 foreign-owned facilities employing nearly 76,000 workers.


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Set Yourself Apart for Christ
- Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Sacrifice whatever is keeping you too preoccupied to make Jesus your top priority. Break away from parts of your lifestyle that are preventing you from seeking Jesus with your whole heart. Take a hard look at how much time you spend in prayer and Bible study versus other, far less important activities like watching TV or surfing the Internet. Consider what kinds of sounds, images, and messages you're allowing into your mind on a regular basis. Do they honor God, or do they glorify sin? Where do you turn for enjoyment and comfort – to Jesus, or to someone or something else? Consider such topics as the movies and TV shows you watch, the music you listen to, the way you use the Internet, the magazines and books you read, the way you speak, the way you dress, the activities you pursue, and the friendships you engage in. Remember that if any activity, habit, or relationship in your life tends to pull you away from Jesus, that's a sign that it doesn't belong in your life.
Expect persecution, but value Christ more. When you live a set-apart life, you'll likely encounter negative responses from others who are uncomfortable with the extent of your faith. Don't be discouraged or derailed by persecution. Live your life to please God, not other people.
Attract the right kind of guys. Don't worry about being overlooked by guys because you've set yourself apart for Christ. The guys who will overlook you for that reason are the kinds of guys you wouldn't want to date anyway – self-indulgent, sex-obsessed guys who won't recognize the beauty of holiness or know how to treat you with the honor God wants you to receive. If you haven't met the right guy yet, don't put off living your life to the fullest. Instead of looking to romance with men to fulfill you, draw your fulfillment from the greatest love story you could ever participate in – your relationship with Jesus. Make Jesus – not finding the right guy – the focus of your life. Even if the right guy never comes along for you to marry, Jesus will still be enough. When you pour all your time and energy into your relationship with Jesus, you'll catch the attention of Christlike men, and one of them may even turn out to be the right one for you.
Relate to guys wisely. Be sure to set and maintain clear physical and emotional boundaries in your relationships with guys. Ask the Holy Spirit to lead you so you're not led by selfish motives. Guard your heart and keep the honor of your future spouse in mind. Don't pursue guys; let guys initiate relationships with you. Remember that, if you want your future husband to be strong and confident, you need to allow Him to follow God's pattern of being the initiator in your relationship. Forget about flirting, because flirting draws attention toward you instead of toward Christ – and in a healthy relationship, the people involved should be pointing each other toward Christ.
Resist evil's influence in your life. Don't allow evil forces to hinder God's purposes for your life. While sometimes God allows you to suffer so good purposes can be fulfilled, often your problems are attacks from the evil side of the spiritual realm that wants to discourage and defeat you. Pray about whatever is troubling you – fear, anxiety, depression, guilt, confusion, insecurity, family problems, health problems, financial problems, a sense of hopelessness, or anything else – and stand firmly in the power Jesus has given you to overcome evil. Fortify the spiritual walls around your life. Identify breaches like sinful attitudes and behaviors, rebellious habits, and involvement with the occult that give evil forces entry points into your life. Then confess them and repent of them. Make a list of all the areas of your life that don't reflect the glory of Jesus, and pray about each one. When you pray: be persistent, remember that God wants to do good things for you, be bold, be specific, ask for big things and have faith that God will answer, and stand upon the promise that all things are possible with God. Incorporate prayer into every part of your life and make a habit of praying constantly as you go through each day.
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Heavenly Messages
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(32) Elana, February 14, 2012 6:39 PM
Offended no, but something else to think about
I would not be offended; even if it said Jesus on it because it is a nice message. BUT it does not belong on airplane trays as not everyone would be happy with it. Atheists would be one example. How about someone who is currently hurting and is angry at God for the moment. What if someone's child died and the person is angry and upset; do u think they would be happy to receive the note at that time? You do not know what people r going thru at a particular time; so yeah these messages r nice but not appropriate for everyone. And since the airline is serving everyone then they should be more careful not to offend anyone.
(31) Anonymous, February 12, 2012 4:02 AM
Alaska Airlines discontinuing 'prayer' cards
(30) Laurence, February 6, 2012 7:03 AM
G-d knows what he is doing
I never would have known about these little cards if it had not hit the news, now many people are taking a moment to think "what do I think about this". This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him... So this is how G-d has used his still small voice, no wind, no earthquake, no fire, but quite effective, "that my name may be declared throughout all the earth".
(29) Miriam, February 4, 2012 11:53 PM
Closer to Heaven
I applaud Alaska Airlines for its recognition of Hashem's place in our lives. Flying at incredible speeds, looking down on His world below is a very spiritual experience as this would not be happening without His involvement. The astronauts often remark on how close they feel to Hashem when they are up in space. Yes, a short phrase with a meal when you are looking down upon this beautiful earth is quite appropriate. I pray that Alaska Airlines continues its practice.
(28) Linda, February 3, 2012 4:30 PM
So who is keeping that plane flying/
I think it would give people a small moment to put God in their mind, after all who is keeping that plane flying in the air? who is giving them their next breath? I'm sure if that plane was shuddering and dropping, most of them would be calling on the God who is mentioned on the little card. At one point we have to stand up for our values, if we let thos naysayers push shut the mention of Him up, who then will give Him a voice? Alaska Airlines you have done a good thing! Don't stop now! those griping people will find something else to gripe about also. Ignore them!


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Kris Van Assche Takes to the Gallery
Kris van Assche first met Genevan gallerist Barbara Polla when she approached him backstage after his second runway show for his eponymous label. She's since done him the ultimate honor of writing a book about him, Amor y Muerte ("I'm still not entirely at ease with the whole thing," he says), and recently the two have collaborated on the launch of Londerzeel, a curated art zine that sets out to explore van Assche's influences and creative impulses outside of fashion. The Dior Homme designer is also currently exhibiting art work at Galerie, Nuke, Paris.


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Hands-on Activity: Using Spectral Data to Explore Saturn and Titan
Educational Standards :
Pre-Req Knowledge (Return to Contents)
Students should have some understanding of the nature of light (such as, rainbows are formed with light). Students should also be familiar with graphical representations of data, such as line plots.
Learning Objectives (Return to Contents)
After this activity, students should be able to:
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Each student needs:
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In 1997, NASA launched the Cassini spacecraft, the first spacecraft to orbit Saturn. Since June 30, 2004, Cassini has been sending back images and data from Saturn, its rings, and its Moons, including Saturn's largest moon, Titan. Engineers collaborated with scientists to create instrumentation that sits onboard Cassini. Mechanical, electrical and aerospace engineers made sure the components of Cassini work properly and could withstand the launch and rigors of space travel. The spacecraft must be able to communicate with people on Earth, operate in very cold and harsh conditions, and travel in the right direction! All of these things require engineering to make sure the spacecraft is healthy, going the right way, and able to send data back to Earth.
Cassini carries 12 different data collection instruments, including optical and microwave cameras and spectrometers. One of these instruments is the ultraviolet imaging spectrograph (UVIS). Spectrographs measure the wavelengths and intensities of light coming from objects in space. Every chemical element emits light at a characteristic set of light wavelengths. By looking at the spectral 'fingerprints' of an object, like those generated from UVIS data, scientists can determine an object's chemical composition.
Today, we will look at two spectra from the ultraviolet imaging spectrograph (UVIS) that traveled to Saturn aboard the Cassini spacecraft. After you look at these images (on the first page), you will look at the known spectra of four elements, hydrogen (H), helium (He), nitrogen (N) and krypton (Kr) (on the second page).
Match the patterns of peaks and valleys in the known spectra with those you see on the UVIS spectra to determine what elements UVIS is seeing in Saturn's rings and on Titan.
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See also background from the Graphing a Rainbow activity.
It is highly recommended that you read the following articles:
Light is sometimes called the electromagnetic (E-M) spectrum, of which visible light is only a small portion. Other types of E-M radiation include gamma rays, x-rays, UV, infrared, microwave and radio. Light can be thought of as both a wave and a particle in all cases. The more energetic the particle of light, the shorter wavelength, and hence, smaller frequency, it will have. Gamma rays are the most energetic, and radio are the least.
Spectral patterns of a gas can be shown on a plot such that the x-axis is the wavelength of the light, and the y-axis is the intensity of the light. Plotted in this way, scientists can determine if laboratory measurements of a gas match with data obtained elsewhere because every element has a unique signature. In this activity, students compare the spectral lines in Titan's and Saturn's atmosphere with laboratory measurements of spectra.
Titan has a thick atmosphere consisting mostly of nitrogen, similar to the Earth's. The gravitational properties of a large moon like Titan are very different from those of a debris field like the rings. Titan's gravity captures atoms like nitrogen that would otherwise escape to space. Unlike Titan's atmosphere, Earth's atmosphere contains oxygen, mostly a result of photosynthesis. Before plants, the Earth did not have oxygen in its atmosphere (see Figure 1). We might speculate that Titan has no plant life (at least as we know it) because Titan's atmosphere lacks oxygen.
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Severely vision-impaired and blind children will have difficulty with this activity. Students with corrective lenses will not have difficulty. Pair students with them to assist them with the activity.
Assessment (Return to Contents)
Pre-Lesson Assessment
Accessing Prior Knowledge: Ask students what they can tell you about light. Probe them for what they already know and understand. Ask students if they are familiar with any devices that people use as tools to help them determine values that they cannot "see," such as thermometers, barometers, radon detectors, x-ray machines, etc.
Post-Introduction Assessment
Class Brainstorm: Ask students why they think instrumentation is needed to get this type of data, and for what the data could be used. Honor creative answers.
Post-Activity Assessment
Worksheet Discussion: Review and discuss the worksheet answers with the entire class. Use the answers to gauge students' mastery of the subject.
Activity Extensions (Return to Contents)
Complete the Building a Fancy Spectrograph activity.
References (Return to Contents)
Fisher, Diane. "Taking Apart the Light." "The Technology Teacher." March 2002.
ContributorsLaboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, University of Colorado at Boulder
Copyright© 2007 by Regents of the University of Colorado.
Supporting Program (Return to Contents)Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP), University of Colorado Boulder
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The contents of this digital library curriculum were developed under a grant from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), U.S. Department of Education, and National Science Foundation GK-12 grant no 0338326. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policies of the Department of Education or National Science Foundation, and you should not assume endorsement by the federal government.


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Memo to members of Congress: Bi-partisanship may be hazardous to your fund raising.
Just ask Louisiana Republican Congressman Anh "Joseph" Cao, the sole Republican supporter of Democratic-sponsored health care reform in the House. He is running out of campaign cash after his fund raising dropped 40 percent following his decision to support the health care bill.
Cao, who defeated scandal-tinged Democrat William Jefferson in 2008, is in political trouble anyway and his support of Barack Obama's key legislative initiative isn't helping him with the conservative campaign donors he needs to raise money for re-election.
But his district in New Orleans is heavily Democratic and he won the seat only after Jefferson got caught with $90,000 in bribe money in his freezer.
Since voting for the health care bill in the House last November, Cao's fund raising has dropped from $400,000 a quarter to less than $250,000. An expensive attempt to raise money nationally fizzed and cost more than it made.
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One Response to "The high cost of bi-partisanship"
It's not his bi-partisanship that tanked his fund raising. It's bi-partisanship in support of one of the worst crafted bills ever to reach the floor of the House and Senate that tanked his support. Had he supported efforts to end predatory lending and usury by banking and insurance fraudsters and regulation or abolition of derivative products then he would see much more support at least from the general public.
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