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PREVIOUSLY: MEANWHILE—out on Lake Superior… the Lady Luck made her rendezvous… with Autoworld Transit 2, "Ahoy Transit two, this is Lady Luck—we'd like to come alongside."
"Aye, Lady Luck—we'll come to full stop."
"Greetings from Gina, Captain Howell, I'm Captain O'Reilly of the Lady Luck and I bring orders from Gina."
"And they would be?"
"Use your encrypted radio and contact McCloskey at the warehouse—tell him Gina wishes small shipments of their best cars and trucks to be sent to Lakeview City by truck—ten vehicles total."
"Certainly, O'Reilly—but is it safe?"
"It will be—she has probable inside operatives there and is confident of bringing them on-board. We can always call them off if it doesn't work."
"Will do."
Lakeview City Story—In Search Of—Episode 19… Captain Howell immediately sent the message to McCloskey, who in turn began to make the necessary arrangements to ship vehicles to Lakeview City—it would be two weeks before the first truck would leave Superior.
MEANWHILE—Back in Lakeview City… Boomer and Braddock "One-Eye" Farkleberry, drove back to town, where One-Eye dropped Boomer off at Lakeview Auto Sales, "Ready to start?"
"Sadly, yes, AJ," Boomer replied, "Just thrilled, I tell you—THRILLED!"
"There's somebody here to see you," AJ was looking to his left.
"Ah—Gina! Looking for a car—or checking-up on my story?"
"A little of both," Gina laughed, "We are considering converting our leased cars to purchased cars."
"We need to talk."
"That sounds serious."
"It is," Boomer replied as he walked over, "And you won't like it."
"What is it?" Gina sensed it would not be good news.
Boomer noted that AJ had gone into the sales and accounting office before he replied, "Your spouses have been running-off at the mouth at O'Donnell's Bar."
"Your spouses have been running-off at the mouth…"
"About what?"
"They got into a fight with some seaman this morning, I was there for my morning ale—and lost, badly," Boomer replied, "And before that, last night when I was there, bragging about your operations here in town."
"You drink in the morning?" Gina asked—her mind racing about the news of Aleeve and Giordano's collective big mouths.
"Not exactly—craft-ale flavored dark roast coffee with no alcohol content," Boomer laughed, "It gets my corpuscles corpuscling, I bought a bag of this coffee blend for home."
"Both of them?"
"Mostly the short one," Boomer replied, "The taller fellow was trying to shut him up—both were pretty drunk."
"I must go, but I may have a favor to ask later."
"Sure, anything," Boomer smiled, "Well, almost anything. Good luck, Gena."
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Louise Jennings, from Colorado State University, also participated in the GIPE conference with the presentation Student Agency and Empowering Pedagogies: Supporting Students as Critical Citizens and Lifelong Learners; Álvaro Choi de Mendizabal, from the University of Barcelona, with The evolution of gender gaps in numeracy and literacy between childhood and adulthood; and Aina Tarabini, from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, with Edupost16. The construction of post-16 educational opportunities. An analysis of transitions to post-compulsory secondary education in urban contexts.
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The River Run in Laughlin, Nevada was fun while it lasted. It largely defined the Biker Boom era. It looks dead although with enough whisky it might yet rise like Tim Finnegan. There is no way to tell who might show up with a tent and a sleeping bag tied to his sissy bar. But the hotels in Laughlin are closed. The Colorado Belle, which was supposed to host the event isn't answering the phone. The previous promoter isn't answering the phone and neither is the current promoter.
River Run is scheduled for April. 23 to the 26th.
The event website published an announcement that reads:
Official Announcement
"This past Tuesday, March 17, 2020, Nevada Governor Sisolak mandated closure of all hotels & casinos for 30 days which all Laughlin properties are following.
"As of this announcement they can reopen on Saturday April 18, the weekend before River Run. Most of the hotels, and all those supporting the River Run, have full plans to open that Saturday.
"Based on this situation the River Run is not canceled and will go on as scheduled. We will work closely with state and local officials for any further updates. Thanks, LRR"
Grand Funk Railroad is still scheduled to play a concert in the Edgewater Event Center Friday night. Kenny Wayne Shepherd is scheduled to play the same venue on Saturday. If people show up for this ghost of an event it will be a hopeful indication that summer, and Sturgis, might be saved. Bikefest in Leesburg. Florida, which was scheduled for the same dates as Laughlin, was cancelled last week.
Back Story
It is reasonable to say that the phenomena of the massive biker rtally started in Laughlin although Sturgis, Daytona and Laconia were around for decades before Laughlin.
Laughlin was invented by a Harley dealer named Dale Marschke in1983 as something for the members of his brand new chapter of the Harley Owners Group top do. Nobody knew what the point of HOG was except to create a sort of non-outlaw motorcycle club. It was up to dealers like Marschke to figure it out.
Marschke knew Don Laughlin who had started his own town in 1966. By 1983, Laughlin, Nevada had 350 hotel rooms to rent on a paved road and 100 fulltime residents. Marschke also knew a guy named Joe O'Day. O'Day had a business he called Dal-Con Promotions and between the three of them they managed to put together a motorcycle event that sold out Don Laughlin's Hotel.
Brand new bikers from around Los Angeles, rode out to the Colorado River. The River Run itself was a little cruise up the Nevada side of the Colorado to the crossing at Davis Dam, then back along the Arizona side of the river and inland to the old Route 66 gas stop of Oatman. It was immediately the biggest event in Laughlin, Nevada every year. The Run created the town.
Biker Boomers
By 1987 the town was practically civilized with 1600 hotel rooms, a school and a new bridge across the river right at the end of Casino Drive. The far shore of the river was Bullhead City and Don Laughlin owned most of that, too. River Run was such a great idea that a whole, new city defined itself by its capacity to contain it. The run grew and evolved and got better for a while. Other cities like Durango looked at Laughlin and said, "You know, that could be us."
It was fun while it was still a sloppy, rude, living biker party with few rules. Year by year . it became an orchestrated, impeccably sedate boomer fest. The decline accelerated after the 2002 River Run Riot in Harrah's, at the end of Casino Road, between members of the Mongols and Hells Angels. The next year patches were banned and the writing appeared on the wall.
River Run held on for almost 20 years after that. Every year was a little less fun. Dal-Con announced it was pulling out last year. That could have been the end but about a month ago a company named Five Star Exhibits, Inc announced it had bought the Run's name and the old, grey event would continue.
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Monday, February 14, 2011
My 48 Hours in a German Hospital
To make a super long story short, they checked my blood pressure 5 times a day and drew blood every day. They did a CTG three times a day and several ultrasounds to check on my little Sophie. Thank God Sophie is doing perfectly fine and growing just like she should... it's just my health that is a little coo coo right now. They believed I had preeclampsia, but thankfully after running all of these test for two days, everything came back okay. They just want me to take it easy, keep taking my blood pressure medicine, and try to be as stress free as possible, as preeclampsia can come back at any time. Taking it easy is just what I intend to do, because the VERY LAST THING in the world I ever want to do is spend any more time in that hospital!
Thanks to my sweet and wonderful friend Sarah for bringing me goodies and magazines while I was there so I had something to occupy my time. The day after I got released she also brought my husband and I homemade spaghetti sauce, noodles, and bread and my favorite thin mint Girl Scout cookies. I really don't know what I would do without her! She was a lifesaver, so thoughtful and generous! Also, one of Jon's co-workers brought us a homemade casserole and a lasagna! How incredibly nice. We are so thankful to have such wonderful friends that take such good care of us!
What a crazy weekend it was! But I am home now and slowly getting myself back to feeling normal. I have what Jon and I are calling "hospital hangover." I feel totally groggy and rundown, unlike myself and my vision is still off. I am still getting headaches every morning but am hoping by taking the bp medicine on time it will slowly control those. Now it's time to get my house back in order and then kick my feet up and take it easy.
I hope you all have a wonderful Monday!
Also, thank you to the girls who left me book recommendations! I'll be spending a lot of time reading these next couple of weeks so if anyone has any others, I'd LOVE to hear your suggestions!
9 comments:
- Abbie said...
Oh Steph I'm so glad you and the babes are okay! Rest up and take it easy:)
- February 14, 2011 at 7:23 AM
- Ace said...
Take it easy! I had
Preeclampsia both times. I didn't get it as bad the 2nd time. The first time I went on strict bedrest at 28 weeks, had to lay on my left side and couldn't even stand to shower. Your left side keeps it lower for some reason. I won't go on about how the next few weeks went, it wasn't good because I didn't think I had to listen. Just stay on your left side and dont lift a finger!
- February 14, 2011 at 8:36 AM
- Megan said...
Oh my goodness!! So glad you are OK! That is scary!
- February 14, 2011 at 9:10 AM
- LWLH said...
So glad your ok...take it easy girl! :)
- February 14, 2011 at 9:43 AM
- JG said...
Oh my goodness! You poor thing. I'm glad you're home now. Take care of yourself and little Sophie!
- February 14, 2011 at 10:50 AM
- d.a.r. said...
Oh my gosh, scary!! I am so glad you are okay! Take it easy :)
- February 14, 2011 at 4:34 PM
- Lynette said...
You better be good to yourself! Hope it is better soon!!
- February 15, 2011 at 10:37 AM
- susanne said...
Take it easy and enjoy the last few quiet weeks. Things are gonna change!!
- February 15, 2011 at 7:52 PM
- My Army Brats and Me said...
i have not been over in a while and i was so excited to see your wonderful news. my youngest daughters middle name is belle. she loves it. so much fun! will check on you again.
fighting like a girl
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OTTAWA – The weight of low energy prices slowed the country's annual inflation rate to just 0.8 per cent last month — its weakest reading since October 2013, Statistics Canada said Friday.
The agency's April inflation reading, released less than a week before the Bank of Canada's next scheduled interest-rate announcement, was much lower than the 1.2 per cent increase in March.
Statistics Canada's latest consumer price index found that cheaper year-over-year energy prices were among the biggest factors behind the slower inflation rate, as prices rose in seven of the index's eight major categories.
Gasoline prices fell 21 per cent in April compared with the previous year, while fuel oil tumbled 20 per cent and natural gas dropped by 14.6 per cent, the Statistics Canada report said. The agency found that prices in all other major categories rose to the point that excluding energy items would bring the inflation rate up to 2.2 per cent.
The items with the most upward pressure on prices included meat, which rose 11.2 per cent compared to a year earlier. Home and mortgage insurance rose 8.6 per cent and telephone services crept up 6.3 per cent.
Consumer prices rose last month in seven provinces — with Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick registering negative inflation. Saskatchewan had the highest inflation at 1.2 per cent.
On a seasonally-adjusted monthly basis, inflation dropped 0.1 per cent in April, which followed an increase of 0.3 per cent in March.
The core inflation rate, which is monitored closely by the Bank of Canada and excludes some volatile items such as gasoline, was 2.3 per cent last month. It followed a reading of 2.4 per cent in March.
In February, the central bank warned the turbulence of the global oil-price crash could briefly bump inflation into negative territory, but it also said at the time that there was no reason to worry about outright deflation.
Even with the weaker inflation rate for April, Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz is widely expected to stand pat on the key overnight interest rate at next Wednesday's policy meeting.
Last month, the bank said its outlook for inflation, the key indicator behind rate decisions, remained "roughly balanced."
Jimmy Jean, a senior economist with Desjardins, said the lower core inflation reading will probably provide some relief for the Bank of Canada.
The inflation figures, he added, could signal that the temporary price-increasing effect from the low exchange rate on items like food and clothing has abated.
"I think they will find some degree of vindication in those numbers," Jean said of the Bank of Canada.
"But I don't think anyone had any particular concern that inflation was running away — not in the current dynamics with the Canadian economy. We're expecting very weak growth in Q1 (the first three months of 2015)."
Statistics Canada will release the first-quarter gross domestic product numbers next week.
Poloz has said the data for that period could look "atrocious," though he has remained hopeful that the economy will start to rebound in the second quarter.
TD economist Jonathan Bendiner wrote in a note to clients Friday that while real GDP is expected to move upwards in the second quarter, he still anticipates "further softness" in inflation over the next two quarters. He said lighter inflationary pressure will continue until the initial effect from lower oil prices has run its course.
"All told, we expect the Bank of Canada to remain on hold at next week's fixed announcement date," Bendiner wrote.
Statistics Canada also released March data on total retail sales, which it estimates were $42.47 billion, an increase of 0.7 per cent compared to the previous month.
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BREAKING In Syria a new batte for Damascus is joined: Comeuppance II
A new battle for Damascus has been initiated by the Free Syrian Army. Perhaps the final battle! From samer (@samersniper) we have this report
The latest developments of the Grand Epic battle (Comeuppance 2) to liberate the capital Damascus.
Wednesday 6th of February 2013 | 25th of Rabi Awwal 1434 AH
#Syria activists report 77 people killed in #Damascus & its suburbsWed. & report most intense shelling was in & around the city
— jomana karadsheh (@JomanaCNN) February 6, 2013
RT @samdagher: Rebel assault in #Damascus dims any hope for dialogue w/ regime at least in short term on.wsj.com/X2ioXS v @wsj #Syria
— Scott Peterson (@peterson__scott) February 6, 2013
For those that have family in #Damascus establishing contact now is a good time as developments will probably lead to telecommunications cut
— Alexander Page (@AlexanderPageSY) February 6, 2013
As usual Reuters is on the ball, as I get ready to publish, they beat me to it with:
Syrian rebels fight close to heart of Damascus
By Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Mariam Karouny
AMMAN | Wed Feb 6, 2013 6:08pm EST
Syrian rebels battled President Bashar al-Assad's forces on the edge of central Damascus on Wednesday, opposition activists said, seeking to break through to the heart of the capital.
Their offensive aims to break a stalemate in the city of 2 million people, where artillery and air strikes have prevented rebels entrenched to the east from advancing despite their capture of army fortifications, the activists said.
"We have moved the battle to Jobar," said Captain Islam Alloush of the rebel Islam Brigade. The district links rebel strongholds in the suburbs with the central Abbasid Square.
"The heaviest fighting is taking place in Jobar because it is the key to the heart of Damascus," he said. More...
The samer report continues:
FSA battalions have lauched the the Grand Epic battle (comeuppance 2) to liberate the capital Damascus.
Clashes erupted in several parts of the capital especially the eastern part, in Jobar and Qaboun neighborhoods, leading to a high state of alert in Abbasids and Zablatani, where regime forces spreaded heavily in the two neighborhoods and sirens were launched in Abbasids and Khatib areas.
The regime forces blocked all the roads to Abbasid square and the eastern neighborhoods of the capital, and they evacuated the personnel working in the power company near Abbasid parking garage.
The clashes also were renewed in the southern neighborhoods of the capital like, Yarmouk amp, Qadam, and Assali.
Very violent bombardment targeted the neighborhoods of the capital such as Jobar, Qaboun, and yarmouk camp, as well as the Ring Road (Mutahalleq Janoubi).
A ground to ground missile hit Badayer Jadyah area in Jobar neighborhood, causing a tremendous explosion shook most of the capital neighborhoods.
11 people got martyred in Orouba neighborhood in Yarmouk Camp (most of them from Rayyan family) after a shell fell on their house.
The first achievements of the battle::
- FSA fighters destroyed Haramleh army barrier in Jobar neighborhood, which was full of regime forces and thugs.
- FSA fighters attacked tthe regime snipers stationed on "Town Center" Mall on Damascus-Daraa highway.
- FSA carried out a martyrdom operation on the thirtieth street in the Yarmouk Camp that killed a number of regime soldiers.
- The (Athan) calling for prayer was raised for the first time from Harmala ibn al-Walid Mosque in the neighborhood of Jobar after its liberation from the regime forces that occupied it for nearly a year and a half.
The documented martyrs in Damascus until now are::
10 martyrs including 2 were extra-judicially executed.
* The Footage and photos::
Daff Al Shouk||
-- Sounds of clashes and explosions from Tadamun neighborhood.
Jobar ||
-- The Grand Epic Battle
-- FSA destroyed Haramleh army barrier and seized weapons and ammunitions
-- Freedom fighters in front of Haramleh Ibn AlWaleed mosque
-- The mosques calling Allah Akbar as the clashes continues
-- The beginning of the attack on Haramleh Barrier
-- FSA getting ready to attack several barriers on Mutahalleq Janoubi (Ring Road)
-- Several FSA battalions and brigades in Eastern Ghotta destroy both Hirmilleh and Kabbas checkpoints on the Southern ring road, at the eastern entrance of the capital Damascus
-- FSA raise their flag as a sign of liberating the checkpoint
-- Shelling on Haramleh mosque after liberation
-- Clashes and targeting the camera man
-- A man bidding farewell to his martyr brother
-- FSA targets a building where shabiha were hiding near Zamalka Bridge checkpoint
-- Bombardment and clashes
-- A tank withdraw after FSA hit the area.
-- A shell fell on Haramleh mosque
-- Huge fire erupted due to shelling near Abbasid square
-- Buildings were set alight due to shelling
-- FSA raise their flag as a sign of liberating Haramleh mosque.
-- A map that demonstrates the checkpoints which have been targeted today by Ansar al-Islam Group fighters in collaboration with other FSA battalions.
-- Billowing smoke from haramleh mosque after FSA attacked regime forces.
Qaboun ||
-- Shelling on the areas near the Southern Ring Road
-- Mortar shelling on the neioghborhood
-- Billowing smokes
Barza ||
Many shells targeted the neighborhood, and smoke billowed.
-- Injuries due to shelling
Adawi ||
Shell landed beside the Nahr Toure near the College of Agriculture in the region.
Rukn Al Din ||
-- A shell fell in the new avenue
-- A state of alert in Shamdeen army barrier
The southern neighborhoods of the capital
Yarmouk Camp ||
Fierce clashes took place in 30th street and heavy shelling with mortars and tanks targeted the area.
-- Two martyrs fell in this area after a mortar shell fell on them
Qadam ||
Fierce clashes took place in Bour Saeed area near the police station, amid heavy shelling on Qadam, Assali, and Madiniyeh.
The regime forces and the "People's Committees" looted and burnt the houses of civilians
-- Clashes and billowing smokes
-- A tank near Bour Saeed roundabout
- FSA fighters attacked tthe regime snipers stationed on "Town Center" Mall on Damascus-Daraa highway.
Assali ||
-- A cluster bomb was dropped between Assali and Sbeineh
Zahera ||
-- A car bomb exploded near a school in the neighborhood.
No casualties were reported.
Hajar Aswad ||
3 martyrs and dozens of injuries fell in the heavy shelling anf in the clashes in the neighborhood.
-- Injuries
-- Billowing smokes
-- Aftermath of shelling
-- Huge fire erupted due to shelling
Tadamun ||
-- Clashes
The latest developments of the Grand Epic battle (comeuppance 2) to liberate the capital Damascus.
Wednesday 6th of February 2013 | 25th of Rabi Awwal 1434 AH
While I've got you in the mood for lists, here is a very good list of Syrian sources composed by Brown Moses last December:
Syrian Channel Listings
Saturday, 15 December 2012
The following is a list of Syrian Bambuser profiles, Youtube channels, and Facebook pages sorted by order of district and town/city whenever possible. To my knowledge the channels I've listed are used by activists to upload videos, and are not channels that repost videos from other channels.
Collected Live Streams from across Syria can now be found here.
These list are by no means complete, and I'm always looking for suggestions for additional channels and any corrections. More...
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Save Labour
The Milnor Model 30022T6X provides multiple ways to save on your labour costs and improve employee efficiency, including:
E-P Express® Microprocessor
This median control with 30 programmable formulas provides flexibility and bright display allows the operator to choose from real words, not codes. The standard controller features English/Spanish (other languages optional). The controller also provides diagnostic and fault messages which shorten training time of new employees and allows for fewer operator errors.
Overnight Bath Soak
The 30022T6X overnight soak option eliminates the need for additional washes and production delays during shifts thanks to the extended time the stains are immersed in standing baths.
Proper Basket Design
Milnor's tall rib construction and precise cylinder speeds combine to provide excellent MAF Mechanical Action Factor ensuring goods get clean the first time, reducing time-consuming and costly rewashes.
RinSave® Water Saver
This innovative process facilitates significantly shorter formulas by eliminating up to two complete rinses per formula. This means the linens are processed faster because fewer steps are needed.
Save on Linen Replacement Costs
The second highest expense of a laundry is the cost of linen. The Milnor 30022T6X can help you to extend linen life:
Safe Chemical Injection System
Chemicals are injected in the rear of the machine (unlike certain brands where chemicals are injected near the front of the machine at eye level). Chemicals are diluted and flushed into the sump of the washer-extractor so that raw chemical does not come in direct contact with the linen or the stainless steel.
Proper Basket Design
Spacious wash cylinders provide more room for the lift and drop action and for goods to open up and absorb wash and rinse water, ensuring goods get clean the first time, reducing rewashes.
Save Energy
A Milnor 30022T6X can help to reduce your utility bills with its:
Proper Cylinder Design
Milnor's bigger cylinder perforations provide better wash quality by promoting the excellent interchange of the goods with water and chemistry, better rinsing by allowing rinse water to freely interact with the goods, and better extraction by allowing water to escape from goods easily and quickly. All components work together to ensure fewer costly rewashes and less drying time.
RinSave® Water Saver
This innovative process facilitates significantly shorter formulas by eliminating up to two complete rinses per formula. This means fewer cycles and faster turnaround with no compromise in wash quality.
Frequency Drive System
A simple single-motor inverter drive reaches maximum extraction speed more gradually and efficiently, reducing peak electricity amperage draw compared to multi-speed motor machines. Save Water A Milnor 30022T6X can reduce fresh water consumption with its:
RinSave® Water Saver
With the innovative RinSave feature, a rinse bath or two may be eliminated reducing water consumption by up to 3.338 litres per kg of linen washed.
Three Simple Fast-Fill Water valves, simple hot and cold water inlets are used to quickly fill the washer without fill level overshoot. A third water inlet is used to thoroughly dilute chemicals so that raw chemical does not directly contact and damage linens.
Save Money (Total Cost of Ownership)
There are many features designed into a 30022T6X washer-extractor that are created to reduce your total cost of ownership, saving you money for years after your initial investment.
Feature Rich Machine
The 30022T6X offers enhanced flexibility in programming at an affordable cost, making it an excellent choice for your laundry business.
Long Machine Life
Milnor machines typically last longer because of their legendary ruggedness, thoughtful design, and dependable quality.
L10 Life
Every Milnor design model is tested for a minimum of 1,000 consecutive hours in a high-extract, out-of-balance state ensuring your machine is tough and will stand up to years of use.
Rugged, Proven Frame
Milnor frames are designed to prevent concentration of stress in one spot and all structural components are tied together for optimum stress dispersion. This proven structural integrity means your machines will last longer.


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Connect FAQs
Here you can find Frequently Asked Questions about GALA Connect and how to perform tasks related to the online community. If you have additional questions, please contact [email protected]
Why do I need a website account to access Connect?
How do I change my Connect notification settings?
How do I change my notification settings for a particular discussion or conversation?
How do I edit my discussion/comment/reply?
What determines if I should post a discussion or create a new group?
What are the differences between group types?
I received a message that my request to join a group was declined. Why?
How do I add content to a group?
I have an idea for a new group. What should I do?
Who can access and post discussions?
What determines whether a discussion is "hot" and/or "sticky"?
Why do I need a website account to access Connect?
Connect was created as a place for language industry professionals to gather and collaborate. A profile is necessary for a variety of reasons, including:
- Recognizing if you are employed at a GALA member company. Members have access to GALA member-only groups.
- Networking. Part of building trust and networking with your peers around the globe is accurately representing yourself and your company.
Password problems?
Having trouble accessing your website account? Learn how to reset your password or request a new one here.
How do I change my Connect notification settings?
To change your Connect notification settings:
- Log in to your profile
- Select "Edit" in the left-side navigation menu
- Scroll down until you reach the "Community Notification Settings" section. Here you can change the notifications you receive about groups, posts, and comments.
- Select "Save" when you are done making changes.
To set your notifications on a per-group conversation basis: When posting your comment, select or unselect the box "Notify me when new comments are posted." Once that box is selected, you will be able to select whether you want to receive notifications for replies to your comment specifically, or for all replies on the thread.
How do I update my notification settings for a particular forum discussion or group conversation?
If you would like to unfollow a conversation or discussion that you are currently following, please see the instructions to "Edit my Post" below. When you are on the edit page, unselect the box called "Notify me when new comments are posted" and select "Add a comment" or "Save" to save your changes. Don't forget to complete the CAPTCHA, if need be!
How do I edit my post/discussion/comment/reply?
To edit your discussion/comment/reply, log in and navigate to the post you wish to edit. To the right of the name line will appear an "Edit" button:
Selecting this button will open the post for editing. Complete the edits and select "Add a comment" or "Save" to save the changes. When a comment is edited a small pen and paper icon will appear at the top of the comment.
What determines if I should post a discussion or create a new group?
We recommend the following as a general guideline:
- A discussion in the forum is best suited for a simple topic or a one-time question you wish to pose to the general community. (Ex: What industry events does your management team typically attend?)
- A group is ideal for long-term conversations and collaboration about a multi-faceted topic. (Ex: Machine Translation, Terminology Management)
How do I join GALA?
To purchase GALA membership, the first step is to register yourself and your company on the GALA website. You can register via this link.
After you have created both an individual profile and a company profile, navigate to your company profile page by clicking on your company name that appears in the brown bar at the top of the website.
Once on your company profile page, click "Join or Renew" in the left navigation panel.
From this page, you will then have several payment options:
- Purchase membership via credit card and sign-up for annual auto renewal
- Purchase membership via credit card with a one-time online payment
- Request to receive an invoice in advance of payment
Should you have any questions or need assistance with payment options, please contact [email protected].
How do I join a group?
To join a Connect group, you will first need to log into your GALA website account. If you do not have a website account, you may create one here. When logged in, navigate to the group you are interested in joining and select the "Join this group" button. Special Access groups require you to complete a short form. A GALA moderator will review the form prior to approving or declining your request to join the group.
What are the differences between group types?
GALA Members Group: all community users can see this group, but only GALA members are eligible to join and participate in the group. This is the most common group type in Connect.
Special Access GALA Members Group: all community users can see this group, but only GALA members can request to join or request access. You will need to request access to the group. Upon approval by a moderator, you will receive an email notification welcoming you to the group. This group type is common for groups centered around a particular organization type or job role.
Open Access Group: all community users can see this group and are able to join. This type of group is common for regionally-focused and industry standards groups.
Private Group: only community users who are invited can see or access this group, both GALA member and non-member. It will not be displayed on the Groups page unless you are a member of the group. To become part of the group you will need to accept the invitation via an email sent to you. This type of group is commonly used by individuals working on a specific project or that are part of a committee.
I received a message that my request to join a group was declined. Why?
To join a Special Access group, you must submit a request. There may be some groups where your request to join is declined. Common reasons for not being approved to join a group include:
- You are not currently a GALA member and it is a GALA members-only group.
- The group is for a certain company type (client/corporate, LSP, tool provider, etc.) and you are not currently employed at the required company type.
- The group is for certain roles within a company and your job title does not match the required role.
- The group is invitation-only.
How do I add content to a group?
First, ensure that you are a currently a member of the group and logged in to your GALA website account. There are three types of content that can be added to a group: conversations, resources, and polls. When on the group's page, select the plus icon on the navigation panel:
This will direct you to a page where you can select among three options:
- Add a Group Conversation. Here you can start a new conversation, with a post title and description body.
- Add a Group Resource. Here you can upload files or webpage links to share with the group. Please note: You can add a file and a link under the same title and description, if applicable. However, only one file can be added at a time. If you have more than one file, please use a zip folder or complete as individual uploads. The number of links is unlimited.
- Add a Group Poll. Here you can create a simple poll to share with the group. Polls will be visible to all group members, as will the final results.
I have an idea for a new group. What should I do?
Wonderful! Please email [email protected] with the following details:
- Group title
- Group type [link to group type question above]
- A one-paragraph group description
- A few sentences about how your group will benefit the language industry and why the content is not represented by other groups already in the community.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Who can access and post discussions?
Discussions are visible to all Connect users, both GALA members and non-members. This includes posting a new discussion thread and commenting on an existing discussion.
What determines whether a discussion is "hot" and/or "sticky"?
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No doubt the King of fruit had this special place in our hearts. No matter how you're eating it, you know you just got to hunt for it! Be it eaten with glutinous rice, rice, in your ice cream or even dessert, DURIAN CENDOL is the next best thing to order!
Hunt for it now!
1. Cendol Durian, Durian Runtuh @ RB Tomyam
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Yes, it's kinda like durian
2. Durian King @ Pasar Besar Tmn.Tun KL (TTDI)
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A durian stall that sells all sort of durian breeds – red prawn, musang king,
3. Mel's Cendol Durian @ Gombak
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If you can't seem to spot them around, look out for a gigantic mock durian on its stall. 2 things to hunt for here – of course for Durian Cendol and also the Roti John! Uses the whole pulp of a durian, you'll enjoy eating the durian flesh and the fragrantly good cendol too! Not to be missed!
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Go to Shah Alam for this Durian cendol that you'll really see a huge crowd queueing for it! In your bowl of cendol,
A café at Putrajaya's Precinct 3 (Level 2, Suria Mall, Putrajaya), spot this Go Lokal Café that serves Durian cendol that will surely suit your taste buds! Isn't like most, they use Durian flesh instead. Affordable price for a bowl of Durian cendol here to quench your thirst, they do have other delicious choices of local food to curb your hunger too!
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Come and join us for our first ever off-campus women's retreat! We are looking forward to getting away to worship, learn, and grow together.
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November 8th (Friday):
4:30pm - 5pm: arrival to Fort Mountain Lodge Retreat Center
5:30pm: Dinner
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As some of you will now, I've been going on about Tenerife, where I was on holiday very recently. I mentioned in my last-but-two posts that Tenerife hit the headlines on two occasions. One was when a British naval force under Admiral Nelson failed to take Santa Cruz, in 1797. The other was much more recent, in March 1977.
While on holiday there, I saw a memorial at the Anglican Church in Puerto de la Cruz, to the victims of an air crash. It was quite poignant, standing there by itself. I actually remember it on the news, all thgose years ago, but I had forgotten the details; so I've been doing a bit of investigation.
Two jumbo jets collided with one another at Tenerife Airport (now Tenerife North Airport, ). It was very misty, and one – a KLM Boeing 747 – had been given the go-ahead to take off (or so the pilots thought; in fact it seems there had been a misunderstanding, and the traffic controllers had NOT given such permission). As it raced along the runway it crashed into another Boeing 747, which was taxying on the ground. 583 people lost their lives.
It was a huge tragedy. And it must have been a terrible psychological blow to the people of Tenerife. We all feel pride in the places were we call home, and if these become associated with a ghastly event, especially one due to local human error (this one was originally thought to have been caused by the traffic controllers at Tenerife airport), it affects us a lot.
But it made me wonder: what were two jumbo jets doing at a small, provincila airport like Tenerife in the first place? My first port of call, Wikipedia, didn't help much here, except by saying they had been diverted from Gran Canaria airport, where there had been a bomb alert. But Gran Canaria is very near Tenerife – it's another one of the Canary islands, and even smaller. So the question becomes: why were two jumbo jets wanting to go to Gran Canaria airport?
The B747 is a long-haul airport usually only seen at the biggest, busiest airports of the world. So what was Gran Canaria (a tiny island in mid-ocean) doing as their destination?
Well, apparently, it turns out, they were both on charter, taking passengers to board cruise liners docked at Gran Canaria. Somehow, this seems to make the accident all the more tragic – the hundreds of people who were killed were happily looking forward to a wonderful, relaxing cruise, when disaster overtook them.
Why am I blogging about this? Partly because I'm interested, I'm afraid. But also – in the British naval disaster I wrote about last week, 280 British and Spanish lives were lost (250 of them British). In this air crash, 583 died.
This is greater than the number of British servicemen and women (258) who died in the Falklands War in 1982. So, in terms of lives lost, it ranked as a very major event indeed. It was the worst air accident so far. I very much hope it remains so.
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This beautiful adaptation of J. M. Barrie's classic mesmerised and entertained from the opening until final fall of the curtain.
Sprinkled with many little surprises through the performance and beautifully intertwined with animation and puppetry, the colourful characters of Peter Pan were brought fully to life by the talented dancers of WA Ballet. The real skill was in telling the story with an authenticity that engaged the children in the audience, and coupled with control in choreography and a creative musical composition by Dr Philip Norman (executed perfectly by the WA Philharmonic Orchestra) the whole experience made for a rich performance.
We journeyed through the magic of Neverland, following the adventures of beloved characters Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Hook. Both Tink and Pan delighted us with their interaction, beautiful character depictions and technical execution throughout. The feisty fairy, played by Chihiro Nomura, provided plenty of giggles and gasps in her perfectly executed solos. Peter Pan (Matthew Edwardson) was suitably adventurous and strong, keeping Hook at bay and bringing the fun, inviting and magical story to life. Hook, played by Matthew Lehmann, kept us entertained as the classic baddie right until the end when my 8-year-old daughter spotted that he was still waving out at us all even when the curtain was going down.
The creative forms used to create some of the more unusual characters in the performance particularly captivated both of us. Detailed costume creation, mixed genres of choreography, precise characterisation and emotive music made for some of the most memorable moments of the night. Peter Pan was also a visual feast, with costumes ranging from modest neutrals to brightly coloured, grand feathered headdresses. The Mermaids' performance was a definite favourite, as the audience gasped in unison when the curtain rose on Act Two.
Peter Pan is everything that a ballet based on a children's tale should be; bright, full of fun and engaging for a younger audience. After seeing this beautiful performance I'd hope that WA Ballet might consider extending the run beyond December 10 as this one the whole family really shouldn't miss.
As my young daughter remarked, 'My whole school should go and see it, they (WA Ballet) really know what's best'.
WA Ballet's Peter Pan is at His Majesty's Theatre from November 17 – December 10. Find out more.
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How can we ensure that the Need is broadcast to the right potential experts, without narrowing or broadening too much the broadcast and and do we ensure that we manage to engage these potential experts?
Tradeoff between targeting and large broadcast
To maximize the probability to solve a problem, a tradeoff has to be found between strong targeting of the solvers and large broadcast: even assuming a large base of solvers, it is merely impossible to guaranty their engagement into problem solving. To engage solvers, one needs to contact them (for example by email) to "advertize" the problem. Given a certain problem, who should be contacted? All the solvers in all the fields? Solvers whose online profile shows a certain "potential" for the problem? Common knowledge would assume that it is best to target solvers to most-efficiently engage them into the solving process. However, a paradox underlies Open Innovation platforms: the "graal" of these platforms is to maximize cross-fertilization (between industries and between scientific fields). Indeed, studies have shown that submitted problems are regularly tackled and solved by solvers outside of the"natural" field.. The initial problem broadcast to experts should therefore not be too targeted. However, recurring fuzzy broadcast of problems to solvers leads to decreasing interest as many irrelevant problems end up being sent to solvers. The tradeoff is uneasy and fails in most situations.
The solver protection
The solver has no guarantee that his solution will not be "stolen" by the client company. Since no trustable mechanism is proposed to incite the client company to reward a good solution (as they may use it for free if they do not look for the IP rights[1]), solvers are very reluctant to propose a valuable solution when they have one.
[1] Some platforms even propose to their clients a free broadcast of their problems; in this case, the platform get paid by the client only if a "good" solution is found. This results in the publication of poorly formulated problems (and subsequently poor quality of solving), and makes it possible for seekers to use the platform as a "free brainstorming".
The present article is after the chapter we wrote in the book "A Guide to Open Innovation and Crowdsourcing: A Compendium of Best Practice, Advice and Case Studies from Leading Thinkers, Commentators and Practitioners".
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We create on-demand multicorporate & multiexpertise task forces for innovation & Intelligence.


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"Bigg Boss" may be one of the most watched television show, but there is no doubt about the fact that from its very first season, the contestants needs to follow certain rules inside the house.
The contestants need to sign a 23-page-long contract before entering the glass-walled house.
One of such contracts has been obtained by Bollywood Life, which provides summary of some interesting clauses, which the participants have to abide by throughout their stay inside the "Bigg Boss 8" house.
Take a look at certain clauses of "Bigg Boss" that is followed every season.
Signing Amount
Each of the contestants are paid ₹8 lakh, which is payable within the first week of the execution of the contract. In case an inmate gets evicted on the very first week of the show, he/she will get the minimum signing amount.
Weekly Consideration
Contestants are also provided with a weekly consideration apart from the signing amount. Until they get evicted, each of the contestants is awarded with a weekly consideration. Apparently, in last season, Tanishaa Mukerji was paid about ₹8 lakh per week, which was the highest amount received by any of her co-contestants in the season.
Tenure of Contract
For 117 days, a "Big Boss" participant should completely be available to the producers and broadcasters of the show, Viacom 18. Out of these days, 100 days are occupied for shooting inside the house and the remaining days for preparation, marketing, promotion and promo shoots.
No Interference with Editing of Episodes
Participants can't intrude with editing or altering any part of the episode. Hence, any assaulting or sexual harassment inside the house by a particular contestant will be shown on TV as per the makers wish.
Identity of Co-Contestants
A contestant doesn't have the liberty of knowing the identity of his/her co-contestant. It is known that "Bigg Boss 8" contestant Minissha Lamba and Arya Babbar had discussed about their "Bigg Boss" journey before entering the house, which is a clear violation of the clause.
No Room for Criminal Convictions unless Notified
Celebrities involved in criminal cases are not allowed to participate in "Bigg Boss", unless they notify to the broadcasters. So celebrities and ex-"Bigg Boss" contestants - Monica Bedi, Rahul Mahajan, Abbas Kazmi, Devender and Aseem Trivedi, who were convicted for criminal offences in some way or the other, had revealed their identity to the makers before entering the house.
No Books Allowed
Participants are not allowed to carry any reading material including holy books inside the house. The makers will provide scriptures or holy books to contestants who need them.
No Communication with Media after Selection
Contestants don't have the liberty to communicate with the media about their selection. In case they reveal, the makers have the authority to remove his/her participation from the show.
Penalty for Quitting Midway
If a contestant leaves the show midway, he/she has to pay a penalty of ₹50 lakh. When Mahajan made his choice of quitting the "Bigg Boss 2", he was asked to pay the fine.


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NMBAC reps at SHRM meeting
Representatives of the Northern Marianas Business Alliance Corp., having just returned from a door-knocking visit in Washington, D.C., will be the featured speakers at the monthly membership meeting of the Society for Human Resource Management-NMI Chapter on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at the Charley's Cabaret of the Pacific Islands Club.
The NMBAC will provide information on efforts to update the expired CNMI Prevailing Wage Survey and how this will affect the submissions of fiscal year 2020 CW petitions.
NMBAC will also discuss other provisions and requirements of the NMI U.S. Workforce Act of 2018 or U.S. Public Law 115-218, such as the 30-day "touch back" requirement.
This meeting is open to the public and will provide valuable information for employers, managers, and HR professionals and staff.
The presentation includes the PIC Magellan Restaurant lunch buffet at the cost of $20 for SHRM members and $30 for non-members. Seats are limited, so reserve your seat by contacting Penny Jones by email at firstname.lastname@example.com or Denise Montenegro at firstname.lastname@example.com or by telephone at 323-5867/68.
SHRM is the world's largest association devoted to human resource management and has more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, and more than 575 affiliated chapters. The NMI Chapter is affiliated with the national organization.
For more information about the NMI Chapter, you can visit their website at http://nmichapter.shrm.org. (PR)


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Learning from Silence
There's nothing like a 7-day silent retreat to shut you up. I don't mean just during the retreat, when, of course, you're supposed to be quiet. But even after. I've found that since returning from a week-long meditation retreat in … Continue reading
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Rosemary Olive Focaccia
For a thinner, crispier focaccia, try using 3-10 inch rounds instead of two to bake up this recipe. It is so delicious.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Total TimePrep: 35 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.
Makes2 loaves (8 slices each)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/3 cup sliced ripe olives
- 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Additional coarsely ground black pepper and rosemary
- In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, salt and pepper. Stir in warm water and 2 tablespoons oil. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3 minutes. Add olives and remaining rosemary; knead 1 minute longer. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- Punch dough down and divide in half. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle cornmeal on greased baking sheets. Roll each piece of dough into a 10-in. circle; place on baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. With fingertips, make several dimples over top of dough.
- Brush dough with remaining oil. Sprinkle with cheese and additional pepper and rosemary. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts1 slice: 128 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 147mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Annual Title I Schoolwide Plan
Date: 2017-18
Title I schools implementing schoolwide programs are required to develop schoolwide plans in accordance with Section 1114(b) of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA). Guidelines for plan development include the following:
- The plan should be developed with the involvement of:
- Parents;
- Other members of the community to be served;
- Individuals who will carry out the plan, including teachers, principals, other school leaders, administrators, paraprofessionals present in the school;
- The local education agency;
- To the extent feasible, tribes and tribal organizations present in the community; and
- If appropriate
- Specialized instructional support personnel;
- Technical assistance providers;
- School staff; and
- If the plan relates to a secondary school, students and other individuals determined by the school;
- The plan should be available to the Local Educational Agency (LEA), parents, and the public; information in the plan should be in an understandable and uniform format and, to the extent practicable, provided in a language that parents can understand; and
- If appropriate and applicable, the plan should be developed in coordination and integration with other federal, state, and local services, resources, and programs, such as programs supported under ESSA, violence prevention programs, nutrition programs, housing programs, Head Start programs, adult education programs, career and technical education programs, and schools implementing comprehensive support and improvement activities or targeted support and improvement activities under section 1111(d).
The ESEA requires four components to be included in the schoolwide plan. The template below provides a framework that may be used to develop and/or update a schoolwide plan. For each component, the narrative section in the template should be completed in sufficient detail to document how the component has been thoroughly and thoughtfully addressed. Schoolwide plans should be reviewed annually and revised as necessary to promote continuous improvement and to reflect the school's initiatives to upgrade the entire educational program of the school. To maintain focus, eliminate duplication of effort, and promote comprehensiveness, schools should operate under a single plan if at all possible. A school that already has a plan for school improvement might consider amending it, rather than starting over, provided that the existing plan was based on a comprehensive needs assessment and can be revised to include the four required schoolwide components. This template can be used by schools with existing Indistar® plans to reference indicators and tasks in the Indistar® plan that related to the schoolwide components.
Directions: Complete each of the four components by following these steps:
Using Indistar®:
- Access the Title I Schoolwide Plan template from the "Complete Form" tab of the Indistar® dashboard.
- Provide a narrative response that describes how the school has addressed the requirements for each component;
- Where applicable, identify the indicator(s) and task number(s) from the school's Indistar® plan that align with each required component;
- Click "Save" at the bottom of the form to save your responses; and
- Submit the plan to your LEA Division Contact by returning to the dashboard. Under the "Submit Forms/Reports" tab, go to the Title I Plans section, and select the Title I Schoolwide Plan "Submit" button.
NotUsing Indistar®:
- Access the Title I Schoolwide Plan template on the Title I website.
- Provide a narrative response that describes how the school has addressed the requirements for each component; and
- Submit the plan as directed by your LEA Title I Coordinator.
Schoolwide program resources, including USED guidance on Designing Schoolwide Programs, Supporting School Reform by Leveraging Federal Funds in a Schoolwide Program, and Title I Fiscal Issues, can be accessed at the Title I website under Guidelines and Procedures/Federal Guidance.
A Virginia Department of Education presentation on Requirements and Implementation of a Title I Schoolwide Program can be accessed at: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/federal_programs/esea/index.shtml.
Component 1 §1114(b)(6):
A comprehensive needs assessment of the entire school that takes into account information on the academic achievement of children in relation to the challenging state academic standards, particularly the needs of those children who are failing, or are at-risk of failing, to meet the challenging state academic standards and any other factors as determined by the Local Educational Agency.
A systematic effort involving multiple stakeholders to acquire an accurate and thorough picture of strengths and weaknesses of the school community, thus identifying student needs through a variety of information-gathering techniques. A data analysis summary must be included which incorporates benchmarks used to evaluate program results. The results of your data analysis must guide the reform strategies that you will implement to improve instruction for all students.
In June 2017, teachers in grades K-5, administrators, and resource positions such as special education, ESOL, reading, and math participated in an end of year reflection of the 2016-2017 SIIP, consisting of a data analysis for all content areas using preliminary data. This analysis looked at not only SOL data, but also DRA2 for K-5 and MRA data for math in the primary grades. During the month of August, the balanced literacy committee, math committee, and instructional leadership committee (including instructional coaches), once again reconnected with the data analysis process with the finalized data and wrote a new SIIP for the 2017-2018 school year. All grade level teams participated in a planning day in August, prior to the beginning of the school year. Data results and instructional strategies for the new school year were shared at both team planning days and our school year kickoff meeting with all staff. Parklawn met accreditation in all subject areas, with the greatest increase being in science (62% to 76% pass rate).
Throughout the school year, grade levels teams will meet quarterly to reflect on common assessment data and universal screener data. The SIIP committees will meet quarterly to reflect upon progress and goals with a school wide lens.
2017-2018 SMARTR Goals:
Literacy: A minimum of 84% of students will score at the pass proficient or pass advanced as measured by the spring 2018 Reading SOL for VDOE accreditation.
Math: A minimum of 88% of students will score at the pass proficient or pass advanced as measured by the spring 2018 Mathematics SOL test for VDOE state accreditation.
Science: A minimum of 79% of students will score at the pass proficient or pass advanced as measured by the spring 2018 Science SOL test for accreditation.
Social Studies: A minimum of 84% of 4th grade students will score at the level of pass proficient or pass advanced as measured by the spring 2018 Social Studies SOL.
Budget Implications:
Funding for SIIP committee meetings and grade level team days (summer and quarterly), instructional coach position.
Component 2 §1114(b)(7)(A)(i):
Provide a description of schoolwide reform strategies that provide opportunities for all children, including each of the subgroups of students (as defined in section 1111(c)(2)) to meet the challenging state academic standards.
Scientifically-based research strategies based on identified needs and designed to raise the achievement level of all students on content standards. Provide information on how the selected strategies will increase student achievement in underperforming subgroups, if applicable. Include a description of how the reform strategies will be evaluated for effectiveness.
Using the process and data discussed above, the following strategies are being implemented for the 2017-2018 school year.
Parklawn has invested large amounts of time and resources to unify best instructional practices in mathematics, reading, and science instruction including the following actions:
--Teams in grades K-5 meet as Collaborative Learning Teams (CLTs) two hours a week for literacy and math. During these times, all teams:
- Utilize the FCPS Collaborative Team Cycle (Plan, Do, Study, Act) to map curriculum, unpack standards for instruction, develop common assessment, and design lessons implementing Best Practices
- Plan lessons using a common structure such as the LEARN model and What, Why, How from FCPS literacy pacing guides
- Analyze common assessment data using a structured protocol: will include formative data (i.e. exit tickets), unit assessments, and quarterly assessments. FCPS assessments will include the MRA for grades 1and 2, quarterly Horizon assessments in 3-5 for math, reading, and science; the use of universal screener data to inform grade level goals and instruction, classroom lessons, and targeted intervention and enrichment for small groups and individuals
- Use division resources within the electronic Curriculum Assessment Resource Tool (eCART), including pacing guides and print resources across content areas
--Teams will plan and execute a workshop model in both literacy and math to provide differentiated small group instruction to meet a continuum of student learning needs
- The literacy block is extended to two hours in length (beyond 90 minute FCPS expectation) to provide for additional small group instruction
- The math block provides opportunity for math stations/work time, guided math instruction, and number sense routines
- A focus on student discourse throughout all content areas is being explored through professional development and implemented with scaffolds to support all students in engaging in conversation, deepen student understanding, and provide opportunities for oral development particularly for English Learners
--Intervention for Literacy and mathematics
- Responsive Instruction is in place at Parklawn with a school-wide RI Core team and grade level structures in place. The RI Core team includes our instructional coaches, math resource teacher, reading specialist, and administrator. The grade level teacher, ESOL teacher, and special education teacher join each meeting to discuss needs, interventions, and progress for students identified as requiring Tier 2 and Tier 3 instruction. These meetings occur after grade level "Kid Watch" conversations have already occurred
- Grade level teams discuss individual students using an R10 protocol to identify strengths, needs, and next steps for instruction and intervention for students in math, literacy, and behavior. (Known as "Kid Watch")
- Classroom teachers collaborate with reading teachers and math teachers for identified interventions for students. When deemed appropriate, ESOL teachers and special education teachers also support interventions
--Parklawn offers the following support to our students:
- Young Scholar s program for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in Advanced Academics classrooms
- Dreambox, Imagine Learning, and MyOn software that allows students to experience instruction at their level
--Grades K-3 are provided two hours during quarterly planning days for pacing and planning of science and social studies content. Grades 4 and 5 are provided two hours monthly for science/social studies planning and pacing
Evaluation of Effectiveness:
Quarterly review of student data will be conducted by each grade level to determine the effectiveness of our programs. Additionally, the use of frequent, targeted feedback visits will be used to monitor the implementation of Tier 1 instructional practices
Budget Implications:
Purchase of Dreambox and Imagine Learning, hiring of resource support teachers for math and language arts and instructional coach,
-Purchase of student laptops for access to technology based programs (grades 3-5 now 1-1), Title I funding for additional CLT time for grades 4 and 5, and quarterly planning days.
Component 3 §1114(b)(7)(ii):
Provide a description of schoolwide reform strategies that use methods and instructional strategies that strengthen the academic program in the school; increase the amount and quality of learning time; and help provide an enriched and accelerated curriculum, which may include programs, activities, and courses necessary to provide a well-rounded education.
Scientifically-based research strategies or activities that strengthen and enrich the academic program by: extending the school day; embedding reading and/or mathematics curricula into other instructional areas; or other strategies as appropriate. Include a description of how the reform strategies will be evaluated for effectiveness.
Instructional Practices:
- All grade levels K-5 are implementing number sense routines at the beginning of each math workshop to foster number sense, critical thinking, mental math, communication, and a variety of math strategies
- Grade level teams are exploring and implementing differentiated and rigorous math tasks to deepen conceptual understanding of math content
- Grade level teams are exploring and implementing the use of interactive read alouds in the literacy block. Professional development through the FCPS literacy symposium and follow up professional development at the school level has provided further learning and opportunities for teachers to collaboratively plan for interactive read alouds
- Professional development and strategic collaborative planning around student discourse is being implemented across all content areas and grade levels (to include fine arts and PE) to foster student communication, oral development, and critical thinking. This professional development includes FCPS literacy symposium, Region 2 math symposium, and facilitated PD at Parklawn by Instructional coaches, math resource teachers, and reading specialists.
- Reading specialists and instructional coaches are collaborating to provide literacy PD in CLTs on topics such as guided reading structures, interactive read alouds, and reading conferences
- CLT Leaders meetings are held monthly for three hours to provide professional development on facilitation skills, structures, and protocols. This time also provides opportunity for teachers to collaborate with content and instructional coaches on agendas and supports for teams
- Parklawn has a coaching team of two instructional coaches, 2.5 reading coaches, and 1.5 math coaches to support content coaching in classrooms and team development in CLTs
Amount and Quality of Learning Time:
- Daily Intervention and Enrichment Time (I/E Time) is designated in every teachers' master schedule to provide time for collaboration of differentiated instruction and interventions in math and literacy. Special education, ESOL, literacy, and math teachers are available to support students
- Pending funding, consideration is being made for Winter/Spring Afterschool Intervention for students in grades 3-5 who are at risk of failing the SOLs.
Enriching and Accelerating Student Learning:
- LTC (Learning Through Content): Students in grades K-5 participate weekly in a Spanish class with a science/STEAM lens to support science and critical thinking
- As a Local Level IV AAP program, teachers in grades 3-5 collaborate together and share resources used in Local Level IV classrooms for possible implementation in all classrooms
Evaluation of Effectiveness:
Quarterly review of student data will be conducted by each grade level to determine ongoing student achievement and the effectiveness of our programs. Additionally, the use of frequent, targeted feedback visits will be used to monitor the implementation of Tier 1 instructional practices. Grade level teams document their CLT work using a team drive to capture their learning and shared focus of Tier I Instruction. This includes unpacking content, lesson plans, common assessments and data analysis.
Budget Implications:
Funding for teachers to attend the Numbers and Operations math course through Title I, Funding for afterschool extensions of professional learning around interactive read alouds, funding for instructional coach, literacy, and math coaches.
Component 4 §1114(b)(7)(iii):
Provide a description of schoolwide reform strategies that address the needs of all children in the school, but particularly the needs those at risk of not meeting the challenging state academic standards, through activities which may include—
- Counseling, school-based mental health programs, specialized instructional support services, mentoring services, and other strategies to improve students' skills outside the academic subject areas;
- Preparation for and awareness of opportunities for postsecondary education and the workforce, which may include career and technical education programs and broadening secondary school students' access to coursework to earn postsecondary credit while still in high school (such as Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, dual or concurrent enrollment, or early college high schools);
- Implementation of a schoolwide tiered model to prevent and address problem behavior, and early intervening services, coordinated with similar activities and services carried out under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.);
- Professional development and other activities for teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school personnel to improve instruction and use of data from academic assessments, and to recruit and retain effective teachers, particularly in high-need subjects; and
- Strategies for assisting preschool children in the transition from early childhood education programs to local elementary school programs and, if programs are consolidated, the specific state educational agency and local education agency programs and other federal programs that will be consolidated in the schoolwide program.
Scientifically-based research strategies or activities such as student support services; behavior intervention systems; tiered systems of support; teacher recruitment and/or retention activities; or other activities as appropriate. Include a description of how the reform strategies will be evaluated for effectiveness.
School Readiness and Transitions
- FECEP office staff and the Family Services team assist schools in their effort to inform FECEP parents about Kindergarten Orientation and encourage their attendance
- Kindergarten Orientation is held each spring to share highlights of the kindergarten program and help parents begin the registration process
- Substitute time is available for kindergarten teachers and FECEP teachers to visit each other's classrooms to help them prepare and receive students
- Incoming kindergarteners are assessed each summer before the beginning of school to provide baseline data and inform instruction
- Parents' attendance at school functions is encouraged and celebrated
- Home visits conducted by all staff of all Early Childhood programs provide materials, information, books, and modeling lessons to parents
- Incoming kindergarteners with no preschool experience participated in the Bridge to Kindergarten program
Social, Emotional, and Mental Health:
- The Student Support Team meets monthly to discuss student and family needs. This team consists of administrators, counselors, social worker, and school psychologist. Often the parent liaison joins the team as well as we discuss social needs and community resources.
- Mentor Works program provides mentors from our community who meet one-on-one with our students weekly • We will be offering several parent workshops this year focusing on a variety of topics
- Our community partnership with Grand Involve provides Parklawn with weekly volunteers to develop personal relationships and support teachers and students in classrooms for instruction
- Staff Professional Development will include continued learning around Cultural Proficiency training
- Parent Liaison received a full-time contract through FCPS to support the partnerships between our students, families, and staff. This also includes supporting our volunteer program and family literacy program.
Behavior and Goal-Directed Learning:
- Responsive Instruction is in place at Parklawn with a school-wide RI Core team and grade level structures in place. The RI Core team includes our instructional coaches, math resource teacher, reading specialist, and administrator. For instances of behavior concerns, the school counselor(s), social worker, and psychologists join the grade level teacher and RI Core team. These meetings occur after grade level "Kid Watch" conversations have already occurred
- Grade level teams discuss individual students using an R10 protocol to identify strengths, needs, and next steps for instruction and intervention for students in behavior. (Kid Watch)
- A vertical team of teachers, counselors, and administrators established the Parklawn Pride Committee. This committee implements and promotes school-wide behavior expectations aligned with a Positive Behavior Approach, with a focus on Responsive Classroom
- Student Leadership and stewardship are developed through student participation in grades 1-5 in the Parklawn SCA
Budget Implications:
Possible funding for a part of the parent liaison contract (depending on fall budget adjustments), funding for summer kindergarten testing.
Evaluation of Effectiveness:
Use of kindergarten summer data to support class placement and instruction. SST notes and office referral data will be monitored throughout the year. Family attendance for events will also be monitored for participation.


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Srinagar: A 25-year-old Indian Army soldier Chandan Kumar Rai lost his life in ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch on Sunday.
The Indian Army said that they retaliated strongly and effectively after Pakistan initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of mortars, small arms and automatics.
Rai was injured during retaliation and succumbed to his injuries at the military hospital here. He hailed from Uttar Pradesh's Chandauli district and is survived by his father. International Border was almost calm except a few rounds of shelling in Arnia sector last night, a BSF spokesman said.
He said the firing from across the border stopped in Samba and Kathua districts in the afternoon but was intermittently going on in some areas of Jammu district. The last few mortar shells landed in Arnia sector around 10 pm yesterday without causing any damage.
There was no report of Pakistani firing from anywhere during the night, he said. A police official said barring Shahpur sector, the LoC in the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri also remained almost calm as there was no major ceasefire violation by Pakistan since last evening.
Small arms firing from across the border were reported from Shahpur sector of Poonch for a few hours till 4 am, but there no casualty, he said. He said authorities are keeping a close eye on the situation and rushed police teams to affected areas to ensure prompt assistance to the people.
The people were asked to stay indoors and not to touch any suspicious object in their area as it could be an unexploded mortar shell, he said adding the people were also asked to inform police or the Army if any such shell is found so that the same can be destroyed.
The firing from across the border started on Thursday and so far 10 persons two each Army and BSF personnel and six civilians were killed and over 50 others injured. The firing also forced thousands of people to flee their homes and take shelter in rehabilitation camps or with their relatives.
Sunday is the fourth consecutive day of shelling by the Pakistan Rangers in civilian areas and border outposts (BoPs).


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[ https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HADOOP-6585?page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels:comment-tabpanel&focusedCommentId=12862983#action_12862983 ] Hadoop QA commented on HADOOP-6585: ----------------------------------- -1 overall. Here are the results of testing the latest attachment http://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/attachment/12443363/hadoop-6585-2.patch against trunk revision 939917. +1 @author. The patch does not contain any @author tags. +1 tests included. The patch appears to include 23 new or modified tests. +1 javadoc. The javadoc tool did not generate any warning messages. -1 javac. The applied patch generated 1023 javac compiler warnings (more than the trunk's current 1017 warnings). +1 findbugs. The patch does not introduce any new Findbugs warnings. +1 release audit. The applied patch does not increase the total number of release audit warnings. +1 core tests. The patch passed core unit tests. +1 contrib tests. The patch passed contrib unit tests. Test results: http://hudson.zones.apache.org/hudson/job/Hadoop-Patch-h4.grid.sp2.yahoo.net/493/testReport/ Findbugs warnings: http://hudson.zones.apache.org/hudson/job/Hadoop-Patch-h4.grid.sp2.yahoo.net/493/artifact/trunk/build/test/findbugs/newPatchFindbugsWarnings.html Checkstyle results: http://hudson.zones.apache.org/hudson/job/Hadoop-Patch-h4.grid.sp2.yahoo.net/493/artifact/trunk/build/test/checkstyle-errors.html Console output: http://hudson.zones.apache.org/hudson/job/Hadoop-Patch-h4.grid.sp2.yahoo.net/493/console This message is automatically generated. > Add FileStatus#isDirectory and isFile > ------------------------------------- > > Key: HADOOP-6585 > URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HADOOP-6585 > Project: Hadoop Common > Issue Type: Improvement > Components: fs > Affects Versions: 0.21.0, 0.22.0 > Reporter: Eli Collins > Assignee: Eli Collins > Priority: Blocker > Fix For: 0.21.0, 0.22.0 > > Attachments: hadoop-6585-1.patch, hadoop-6585-2.patch > > > Per Sanjay's suggestion in HADOOP-6421 let's deprecate FileStatus#isDir() and add isDirectory() and isFile() to compliment isSymlink. Currently clients assume !isDir() implies a file, which is no longer true with symlinks. I'll file a separate jira to change the various uses of !isDir() to be isFile() or isFile() or isSymlink() as appropriate. -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. - You can reply to this email to add a comment to the issue online.
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Well known as the Gearhead Diva, Rachel De Barros is a Brazilian woman who was born and bred in Washington DC. The television personality has found a good space as an entrepreneur, an automotive enthusiast, and a long term marketer. For her co-hosting the renowned Velocity Network show, 'All Girls Garage', Rachel De Barros has become popular and has enjoyed the benefits that come with it.
While De Barros was growing up, she was always noticed doing different things from the regular things girls are known for. She preferred to gather junks, dismantle and try to fix them back rather than build sandcastles, play with dolls or do the things her peers were doing. Her uniqueness didn't stop at childhood but sustained through until she decided to learn the art of automobiles as a teenager. Rachel De Barros is also known as an entrepreneur who manages a boutique and a marketing company, Purple Star Media and Gearhead Diva.
Rachel De Barros' Biography
Though her parents are Brazilians from Feliz Nazal, Rachel De Barros was born in Washington DC, on August 4, 1978. Even as a kid, Rachel had dreams of becoming one of those people who fix cars. To make her dream come true, she started to learn the art of fixing and repairing automobiles from her uncle who directed and owned a garage for auto body repairs in Washington
Not much is known about the Gearhead Diva's family, but it has been reported that they believed in her dreams and helped her actualize it. Rachel De Barros is known to have other siblings whose pictures she shares on social media. She attended the Ohio University where she attained a Bachelor's degree in marketing. Upon the completion of that, she decided to go for the automotive work she had interest in while she was younger. Rachel De Barros completed her program in the Philadelphia Automotive Training School.
While in college, Rachel began to explore all she learned from her Uncle's automotive shop. She fixed other students' cars and made some fortune while at it. She added marketing to her abilities in repairing cars in school and for many years, she worked in line with both skills. Upon graduation, De Baross started a marketing company named the Purple Star Media as well as operating a boutique instead of starting her auto mechanic shop.
She took her next bold step by starting an auto body shop instead of working under someone else. As Rachel De Barros progressed and her career became brighter, she became part of a TV show – All Girls Garage, a show that focuses on car building. Rachel alongside Cristy Lee and Sarah Lateiner have continued to host the show since 2012.
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Facts and Everything You Need To Know
Rachel De Barros has persisted on being a Garage girl and seems to enjoy the path she has taken. However, with the fame she has made herself over the many years as a marketer and auto mechanic, she has kept her private life miles away from the crowd. Though it is no rumor that her family is not a very large one as it consists of her parents and a sister, they seem quite close. Even with the knowledge of their existence, their names have remained a mystery.
Her relationship status has also remained unknown to the public. Many would have wondered if Rachel was gay or straight especially because her career is male-dominated. Sources, however, have it that the Gearhead Diva is straight.
Aside from her skills in marketing, TV hosting, and fixing of cars, Rachel De Barros has an additional skill of Piloting. It has been reported that while in her 20's, she learned how to fly airplanes but she has not turned that into a profession.
She is a member of the SEMA Business Women's Network as well as SEMA Young Executive Network.
Rachel De Barros has a high earning from her marketing company, boutique, and auto mechanic jobs. For her show – All Girls Garage, sources have reported her to get about $136, 961 and her net worth has been estimated between 1.5 to 3 million US dollars.
De Barros' height is about 5 feet and 2 inches.