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Haynesworth among Redskins inactives
Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth has been declared inactive for Sunday night's game against the Colts.
Brown, Gonzalez don't travel with Colts
The Colts will be without RB Donald Brown (hamstring), WR Anthony Gonzalez (ankle) and DB Jacob Lacey (foot) for their Sunday-night game against the Redskins.
Second-year corner helping power Colts' secondary
The Colts' defense has been erratic thus far this season, but second-year CB Jerraud Powers continues to build off of his great rookie campaign.
Colts face RB questions
The Colts' top three running backs — Joseph Addai, Donald Brown and Mike Hart — all face injury questions heading into the Week Six matchup vs. the Redskins.
Kraft, Goodell optimistic about new CBA
The NFL's owners met to discuss several pressing issues Tuesday, including retired players' benefits and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, which expires in March.
Colts rule out LB Conner, S Sanders; WR Gonzalez returns to practice
The Colts have ruled out LB Kavell Conner (foot) and S Bob Sanders (biceps tendon) for Sunday's game against the Redskins.
Colts owner Irsay remains close-mouthed on potential Manning deal
Colts owner Jim Irsay would not get into details about a potential contract extension for QB Peyton Manning but did say that the two sides have had discussions on the matter.
With offense struggling, Colts' 'D' steps up
With Peyton Manning and the Colts' offense never finding its rhythm, they leaned on their defense and special teams to edge the previously unbeaten Chiefs 19-9 on Sunday.
No team 4-0 for first time since 1970
The Colts 19-9 win over the Chiefs in Week Five marked the first time since 1970 that no team will start the season 4-0.
Hart, Colts knock Chiefs from unbeaten ranks
Mike Hart scored in relief of the injured Joseph Addai to give Indianapolis a 19-9 victory over previously unbeaten Kansas City.
Colts weighing options to replace Bullitt
SS Melvin Bullitt is one of the Colts' more valuable players because he has been so reliable filling in for oft-injured SS Bob Sanders the past few years. But after Bullitt suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in Week Four, someone ...
Colts sign RB James, cut LB Hagler
The Colts signed RB Javarris James on Thursday and released LB Tyjuan Hagler.
Colts make multiple transactions
After placing SS Melvin Bullitt on injured reserve, the Colts added some depth to the secondary, signing DB Aaron Francisco, as well as WR Kenneth Moore.
Colts SS Bullitt out for year with broken shoulder
Already without star SS Bob Sanders, the Colts' secondary took another hit on Tuesday when it was announced that his replacement, Melvin Bullitt, will miss the rest of the year with a broken shoulder.
Colts' run defense continues to cost them
The problem Sunday wasn't the Colts' defenders being in the wrong place at the wrong time; the problem was that the 'D' was being pushed all over the field by the Jaguars' bigger, more determined offensive line.
Wayne of the Colts had 114 yards on nine receptions in Sunday's 24-9 wild-card loss to Baltimore.||||||| He moved into second in career playoff catches with 92. He's 59 behind Jerry Rice.
Wayne finished with five catches for 81 yards and a touchdown for the Colts their win over Kansas City on Sunday.||||||| Wayne bounced back from a season-low 14 receiving yards a week earlier against the Texans.
An Indianapolis hotel valet faces drunken driving charges for allegedly taking Wayne's luxury car from the hotel and driving it while intoxicated.||||||| Twenty-one-year-old Gunner Belcher was arrested early Sunday after police approached a Bentley blocking downtown traffic. A police report says Belcher was standing outside the car and had a blood-alcohol content of 0.13 percent, nearly twice Indiana's legal limit. This should hamper Wayne's stellar production on the field this season.
Wayne hauled in six passes for 64 yards and a touchdown on Sunday against the Titans.||||||| Wayne's score was his first since Nov. 4, ending his streak of games without a touchdown at four. Wayne has only 10 catches in the last two weeks, his lowest two-week total this season.
Wayne broke the NFL record for most consecutive games with multiple receptions in Sunday's 20-13 win over visiting Buffalo. He now has had at least two catches in 59 straight games. Cris Carter held the previous mark of 58. Wayne finished with||||||| The Pro Bowl receiver also passed former Redskins receiver Art Monk for 12th on the NFL's all-time receptions list during the first half of Sunday's game. Monk finished his career with 940. Wayne now has 946, and he played a key role in a late first-half drive that ended with a 19-yard field goal from Adam Vinatieri as time expired. He finished with eight receptions and 102 yards in the win.

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I've been reading posts here for a while and love the insight. Now I am in need of some guidance. I'm in a 10 team H2H league with a bunch of money on the line including side bets with other players. My team has gotten off to a horrendous start, as I'm last in the league by quite a bit. Now I'm not quite panicking yet, but I'm wondering when is the right time for me to start making some serious changes. My roster is as follows:
Evan Longoria (DL)
Jared Weaver
Zach Grienke (DL; managed to swing an early season trade for Grienke - sending back Scherzer)
Brett Anderson
JJ Putz
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Since child labor laws don't allow kids under 16 to operate lawn mowers and weed trimmers for an employer, can they mow the lawn for their parents? What about mowing for their neighbors or a grandparent halfway across town?
According Gail Sheridan-Lucht, Attorney for Iowa Labor Commission, there is an exemption that allows a child to be "working in or around any home." She admits the law doesn't specify mowing, and that the labor department considers the topic somewhat of a gray area.
"Over the years it's been interpreted by our office that in and around the home is your home or your close neighbor's home. Going to grandma's across town wouldn't be around your home. So we would say in that case that would not be allowed," said Sheridan-Lucht.
Sheridan-Lucht said there is an exemption that allows underage kids to work in a business operated by their parents, as long as their parents are physically on site supervising.
Other interesting tidbits: Iowa law doesn't allow anyone under age ten to work.
There are specific hours that 14 and 15 year-olds can work. During the school year they can work between 7am and 7pm. During the summer months that's extended until 8:30pm.
However, under Iowa Code newspaper delivery is considered a street occupation. There is an exemption that allows kids to deliver papers starting at four in the morning.


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The largest environmental film festival in the U.S. is coming to Santa Barbara! Join Los Padres ForestWatch as we host the Santa Barbara stop of the 11th Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival on Tour at the historic Marjorie Luke Theatre from 5:30pm-9:30pm on Saturday, September 28 2013.
The Wild and Scenic Film Festival brings together award-winning environmental and outdoor adventure films in a spirit of inspiration and education. This family-friendly evening will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to go out and make a difference in your community and around the world!
5:30: Film festival begins with a local Environmental Fair featuring information booths & displays hosted by local nonprofit conservation organizations and sponsors, several raffles, and some tasty treats and drinks available to festival patrons.
6:30: Films begin.
This year's films were chosen from among the favorites at the annual film festival held in the Sierra Nevada foothills each January. The festival has grown to receive local, regional, and national acclaim for celebrating the spirit of environmental activism and has become the largest traveling festival of its kind in North America, hitting more than 70 cities across the country.
Los Padres ForestWatch is the only nonprofit organization focused solely on protecting wilderness landscapes, wildlife habitat, and free-flowing rivers in the Los Padres National Forest and the adjacent Carrizo Plain National Monument. Proceeds from this festival will help us protect more than two million acres of our region's most intact wild places.
The film festival will also include a pre-film reception, raffle and information booths staffed by local nonprofit conservation organizations and event sponsors. A benefit for ForestWatch, this event will be an entertaining and moving experience not to be missed!
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How The Kids Saved The Parks
You know those movies where the kids get together and do something awesome? When they unite to overcome insurmountable odds? Maybe win the championship from the favored bad guys. Maybe embark on an epic quest to stop the grown-ups from doing something stupid. This is one of those movies, except this one really happened. This is the story of a group of great kids that worked day and night to save the California State Park they love.
Last Light
There is an undeniable magic in alpenglow the final seconds of a day's light that give mountains impossible texture and life before falling into shadow. In the endless spring hours of Haines, Alaska, light is as bountiful as snow. But to capture the best of both, that singularly lit moment that turns powder into frozen red fire, you must live all day in the midst of them; ready to drop in long after the helicopters have gone home and your line is made magic in the last of the light presented by Patagonia.
Public Lands, Private Profits: Too Special To Drill
The Center for American Progress, in partnership with the Sierra Club, undertook a series of video mini-documentaries that revealed three places held in the public trust threatened by pending proposals to mine and drill in or around them. "Too Special To Drill" focuses on how natural gas drilling would bring an ignoble end to Wyoming's spectacular Noble Basin and its residents' exceptional way of life.
Return Flight: Restoring the Bald Eagle to the Channel Islands
The bald eagle was once an important avian predator in the Channel Islands, a group of islands just off the coast of Southern California. Then in the early 60s the bald eagles disappeared due to egg collecting, hunting, and DDT contamination. This short film chronicles how a dedicated team of biologists and their partners has been working tirelessly for decades to bring the bald eagle back to the Channel Islands, leading to some amazing results.
The Man Who Lived on His Bike
"I love being on a bike. It helps me feel free. I get it from my dad. After 382 days spent riding through the streets of Montreal, being sometimes quite cold, sometimes quite hot and sometimes quite scared, I dedicate this movie to him."
The Return
The Return documents the historic transfer of wild, genetically pure bison from Yellowstone National Park to the Fort Peck tribes of northeastern Montana. These are the first bison in over 100 years to leave the Yellowstone area alive.
The Water Tower
Three decades ago, filmmaker Pete McBride had the opportunity to climb Linana, the false summit of Mt. Kenya. He was 9. He discovered his first glaciers and became enthralled with this African mountain, the second highest in the continent, which produces 70% of Kenya's water supply. Today, it is changing. It's glaciers are retreating. Some have already vanished. McBride partners with Challenge21 climber Jake Norton and a team of local Kenyans and athletes to understand this iconic mountain's vast watershed and see how its transformation is rippling downstream. The journey is more than a climb, more than an expedition. It is a water wake up call and a physical and symbolic quest to find Ngai, the Samburu people's local water God, who is said to live atop this 17,057 foot "Water Tower".
The Way Home
"You shouldn't have to convince people to go to paradise," Shelton Johnson, Ranger, Yosemite National Park.
Although our national parks belong to all Americans, it's a sad fact that very few people of color ever set foot in some of our country's most beautiful places. Take a journey to Yosemite National Park with the Amazing Grace 50+ Club, a Los Angeles-based senior church group whose members are looking to reverse that trend.
Wild Things
Native carnivores balance ecosystems and keep wilderness healthy. But they are also seen as a threat to livestock, and for decades ranchers and government trappers have slaughtered them. The Wildlife Services program within U.S.D.A. kills a hundred thousand coyotes, wolves and other native carnivores annually. It is a battle against nature that is costly, brutal, and not very effective. Does the battle really need to be fought? Wild Things introduces audiences to progressive ranchers learning to peacefully coexist with these animals and features scientists, conservationists and even former Wildlife Services trappers, who believe it is time for a major change in the way we treat our magnificent native carnivores.
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In her fantastic reclamation of the much-maligned HBO sitcom Sex and the City as part of television's golden age, New Yorker television critic Emily Nussbaum argues this week that Carrie Bradshaw deserves more credit than she's previously been granted for being a pioneering member of what's the now male-dominated fraternity of anti-heroes. In particular, she calls out the moment when the show did what so many dramas would do years later, and challenges our sense of complicity with the main character. "Carrie fell under the thrall of Mr. Big, the sexy, emotionally withholding forty-three-year-old financier played by Chris Noth," she writes. "From then on, pleasurable as Sex and the City remained, it also felt designed to push back at its audience's wish for identification, triggering as much anxiety as relief. It switched the romantic comedy's primal scene, from 'Me, too!' to 'Am I like her?'"
But much of the revisionism that Sex and the City's undergone in the decade and a half since its debut--aided, to be fair, by its second, truly awful movie--has elided that complex relationship between the show's viewers and its characters. Instead of understanding that being a Sex and the City fan was often about seeing your worst fears for yourself and your romantic life portrayed on screen, and being reassured that you could survive and grow beyond them, the show's critics have convinced us that we need, as Nussbaum put it, "to downgrade the show to a 'guilty pleasure,' to mock its puns, to get into self-flagellating conversations about those blinkered and blinged-out movies."
If you express sympathy for Tony Soprano, the titular character of David Chase's pioneering drama, whoever you're speaking to will understand that you're experiencing Boomer ennui, maybe even that you're anxious about your kids and aging parents. No one will mistake that affinity for a desire to shoot your best friend on a boat, or to strangle a federal collaborator while taking your daughter on a college tour. If you identify with Jimmy McNulty, the roguish Irish-American detective from The Wire, your interlocutors will understand that you admire his swagger, sympathy, and way with words, not that you have any particular wish to develop a drinking problem and torpedo your career in a spectacular fashion. And if you covet Don Draper's suits and the best parts of his professional relationship with Peggy Olson, no one's going to go digging through your background, suddenly suspicious that you made up your identity to get out of a war zone. But compare yourself to Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, or Miranda, and the nuances disappear. To want to be like one of the characters on Sex and the City is to be equally addicted to shoes and toxic love affairs, to be a pathetic, aging slut, a nutty, marriage-obsessed WASP, or a bitch.
The idea that affinity for Sex and the City marks you as misguided, materialistic, or at the very least, extremely naive, is so well-established that it's become a common cultural trope in and of itself among both the show's aficionados and detractors.
In the pilot episode of HBO's Girls, Shoshanna, a young New York University student, breathlessly tells her cousin "You're definitely a Carrie, with like, some Samantha aspects, and Charlotte hair. That's like a really good combination. I think I'm definitely a Carrie at heart, but sometimes ... sometimes Samantha kind of comes out. And then, when I'm at school, I definitely try to put on my Miranda hat." And in Aaron Sorkin's drama The Newsroom, about the staff of a cable news program, the show signaled that Maggie, a young staffer on the show, was better for Jim, a senior producer, than Lisa, Maggie's best friend and roommate, who Jim was currently dating, by having her deliver an anti-Sex and the City tirade at a bus doing a Sex and the City tour of New York. "I'm the typical single woman in New York City. I don't wear heels to work because the typical woman's job doesn't exclusively involve gallery openings," she hollered at him.
Girls creator Lena Dunham has been outspoken about her love for Sex and the City, while Sorkin, who continued his crusade against the show in his second season, seems to have some particular hang-up about it. But in both shows, the message is relatively clear. Girls mistake Sex and the City for real life. Grown women know better.
But if that's true, what are we to make of Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), the character least-addressed by the critique of Sex and the City as fluffy, materialistic and profoundly un-self-aware -- and the one most embraced by the Sex and the City fans of my acquaintance.
Therese Shechter | August 1, 2013 4:21 PM
When I watched those first SATC episodes way back when, they were a revelation. No one had ever talked that way about female sexuality on television before, and I'm still grateful to them for helping usher in those kinds of feminist conversations about desire and sexual agency.
My favorite character was always Miranda. She took some abuse, by the characters in the series and by extension I think by the writers. But she grounded the show by speaking the truth many friends and I were really feeling, as Alyssa's quotes reveal.
zibbyz | July 31, 2013 5:20 PM
Folks don't want to be Miranda bec her situation is too much like real life instead of a fairy tale. However, like the author, I would rather take her life lessons than the others. And the denigration of Sex and the City is not unexpected, given the leeway that men's movies enjoy (Hung Over 1, 2 or 3, anyone?).
mensagens para celular | July 25, 2013 1:33 AM
What's with all the anti Sopranos rants in the endure week? If it's because Sex in the City is a appearance that explores changeable leads over males again that's affectionate of arbitrary because Sex in the City was created by a man and almost bisected the episodes accounting by men, while Sopranos, which gets abuse nowadays because TV is the cultural acme apropos feminism I guess, had a woman advance biographer on macho centered show.Mensagens Para Celular
kzo | July 23, 2013 10:19 PM
Miranda has one of my favorite lines ever (about Halloween costumes): "the only two choices for women: witch or sexy kitten."
Krystal | July 23, 2013 7:24 PM
What a beautiful, well-written article that shows me I should have never overlooked this character like so many do. I think it's because consciously identifying with the fear of intimacy and fear that we lack the worth to have a secure, healthy relationship are the fears most threatening in the entirety of this show.
Freddie deBoer | July 23, 2013 5:58 PM
I'm with those who find criticism of the show unfair and deeply sexist while also thinking it's filled with bad writing, terrible jokes, and cartoonish characters.
Milly | July 23, 2013 5:13 PM
I think it became vogue among young women to kick Sex in the City in the tits, just because it's still a thing for young women to kick the last generation in the tits. See the hatred for Madonna. It seems like there is a period of cultural rejection high visibility women must go through in their late forties and fifties. Then it comes around like it did for Stevie Nicks and Cher and even Gloria Steinem.
Sex in the City was a fantasy of being able to afford things, have sex at every week as a single person, with no ex husbands or parents really, but it also showed the "pie in the face" moments. To showcase single women's lives is still a marvel, and even more so over the age of 27. And to have childless women who are not ashamed is a marvel.
We don't have enough of different stories about women of different ages and lifestyles other than appropriately sexy and interesting to a frat boy. Entourage didn't get the criticism that the men "didn't represent me." But when you get one successful show about women, there's a pileup of "that doesn't represent me." Girls must represent all young women.
That said, Newsroom is a terrible show for women characters. The women on a Sorkin show have an extra gene birth defect. They would stare at scissors for hours not knowing how to operate them. They have flipper feet, tripping over things all the time, and would be beached seals if not for Trademark Dude. Sorkin's paper women are adorkably stupid, simmering vengeful without power, and never get old or vary from a certain size. They are never in a position of real power over a man, no matter how many years they put into a profession. It's like a boy's view of women as doodles in his paper notebook.
amn;oair | July 23, 2013 2:24 PM
What's with all the anti Sopranos rants in the last week? If it's because Sex in the City is a show that explores female leads over males then that's kind of unfair considering Sex in the City was created by a man and roughly half the episodes written by men, while Sopranos, which gets flak nowadays because TV is the cultural zenith concerning feminism I guess, had a woman lead writer on male centered show.
Scorsese also directed Boxcar Bertha. Though, it's probably better we all collectively forget
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The context of the school
Located in Al Nahda, The Central School is a private school providing education for boys and girls from pre-primary to secondary, age three to 18 years.
The school followed the National Council for Education and Research and Training syllabus (NCERT) until Grade 9 and then the Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) examination syllabuses until Grade 12.
At the time of the inspection there were 2,454 students, of whom the majority were Indian and about a quarter were from other Asian countries. There were no Emirati students. There were 120 qualified and trained teaching staff and two teaching assistants. Two of the staff provide specialist teaching for 24 students with special education needs.
Overall school performance 2011-2012
How has the school progressed since the last inspection?
The Central School provided an acceptable quality of education. It had some important strengths in regard to its students. Their understanding of Islam, and implementation of its values, underpinned the good ethos of the school and were evident in their enthusiasm for learning and their behaviour in lessons.
The school had taken appropriate action to address the recommendations of the previous report but these have had little impact. Subject leadership in most of the key subjects remained weak and the provision for children with special education needs required improvement. The quality of teaching across the school was very variable and overall remained acceptable. The students knew about healthy lifestyles but the food provided for and consumed by them in the canteen was often unhealthy. There was an improvement in the provision of equipment in the science laboratories but the ratio of computers to students remained low and the library was under-stocked with learning resources. Nevertheless, the school had both the capacity and the determination to improve.
Key strengths
How good are the students' attainment and progress in key subjects?
Across all subjects and within most phases of the school, students' attainment was acceptable. In English, children in the Kindergarten achieved good standards and most demonstrated good listening skills. In Arabic, students in the morning school demonstrated listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, often above the level expected. However, students in the afternoon school were just in the line with the expected level for their ages. Attainment in Islamic Education was acceptable in primary but good in middle and secondary. Boys' attainment was lower than girls' attainment across the school. In mathematics, students in the primary and middle phases were secure in their knowledge of simple shapes and could carry out calculations to find areas and perimeters. They were less secure in unfamiliar tasks. In science, attainment in Kindergarten was acceptable although the children had limited knowledge and understanding of the world. Attainment for middle and secondary students was acceptable. Almost all students entered in external examinations achieved levels that were in line in with international standards. They demonstrated good levels of knowledge but their scientific skills and understanding were less well developed.
In Islamic Education, students in primary made acceptable progress. The majority of the girls made good progress by linking knowledge to their everyday lives. Boys across the school were making less progress in relation to explaining the Qur'anic verses. In English, progress was acceptable across the school and almost all students secured a pass or better in the most recent CBSE examinations. In mathematics, most students made steady progress through the school. Their calculation skills were well developed. Almost all gained examination passes, but the numbers of high grades were relatively low. Students in science made acceptable progress through the school in developing knowledge, practical skills and understanding. However, their ability to apply their knowledge and to think critically was undeveloped and too few had obtained high grades in Grade 10 and Grade 12 CBSE examinations over the past three years.
How good is the students' personal and social development?
Attitudes to learning and behaviour were good throughout the school. Attendance was acceptable. Students of different nationalities worked and played well together; they respected each other's cultures. Children in Kindergarten confidently explained many aspects of Islam correctly and they had a very strong sense of Islamic identity. Almost all Muslim students practised and could explain Islamic values such as charity. They had detailed knowledge about the UAE culture such as its values, sports and clothes. Students knew about healthy lifestyles but did not always choose food wisely. They knew their responsibilities to keep their environment clean, in accordance with their religious beliefs. They knew the importance of this to the community, to Dubai and to the world. Many students participated in environmental competitions, projects and gained awards. Their civic and economic awareness was enhanced through the student council. Students were involved in designing, organising and managing events both in the school and the community. Most had good awareness of Dubai's economic progress and its position in the world.
How good are the teaching, learning and assessment?
Teaching for effective learning was acceptable across all phases of the school. There had been a number of changes in teaching staff in the last year. A few examples of good teaching were observed. The majority of teachers had good subject knowledge. The strongest teaching was seen in the upper primary and secondary phases. This was especially the case in the girls' sections of the school in Islamic Education, Arabic, English and science. There was no noticeable difference in the quality of teaching of mathematics for boys and girls. The majority of lessons were well planned but the learning objectives were not always clear. In the best lessons, students were actively involved and all were appropriately challenged. In weaker lessons, teachers talked for too long, students were mostly passive in lessons and there were too few opportunities to develop enquiry and critical thinking skills.
The quality of students' learning was acceptable across all four phases. Almost all students had positive attitudes towards learning and were willing to answer questions and participate in lessons. In a few classes, students worked well together in groups. Outside school, students could find things out for themselves for homework and projects, and they used information and communication technology (ICT) in limited ways to support their learning. Enquiry and critical thinking skills were underdeveloped.
The quality of assessment was acceptable at all levels. In the primary and middle phases, teachers gave regular support and feedback to students to show them how to improve their work. In the secondary phase, the school used a well-established system for assessment to monitor students' attainment at key points throughout the year. In all phases, there was insufficient assessment of the progress of individuals through questioning in lessons. More regular written feedback on students' day-to-day work was required at primary, middle and secondary stages. As noted in the previous inspection, students did little self-review of their progress.
How well does the curriculum meet the educational needs of students?
The quality of the curriculum was acceptable. In Kindergarten, the time allocated and the areas to be learned were not well distributed. Too much time was allocated to some areas of the curriculum and insufficient opportunities given for children to develop knowledge and understanding of the world and to strengthen their emotional, personal and social development. Much of the curriculum in the school was delivered by direct teaching. Students throughout the school had insufficient opportunities to learn independently through investigations and problem-solving, to think critically and to meet challenges that extended their thinking. The provision for students with special education needs was weak and did not meet the needs of either the most able or the least able. However, some good examples of linking learning in different subjects were seen; for example, between science and Islamic Education, and science and mathematics. The split-shift nature of the timetable meant that girls did not have the same opportunities as boys to attend after-school activities.
How well does the school protect and support students?
Pre-Primary (KG) Primary Middle Secondary Health and Safety Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable Quality of Support Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable Arrangements for ensuring students' health and safety were acceptable. Well-established routines throughout the day ensured student and staff safety. Systems for movement on to and off the buses required improvement. The classrooms were clean and tidy at the start of the day, as were the corridors and washrooms. Fire drills were carried out at appropriate intervals. Medicines and students' personal records were kept securely. Healthy living was promoted in the curriculum but food purchased by students in the school was not always healthy. There were very limited opportunities for students to purchase fruit and very few salads were available. Most staff were not aware of the child protection policy or the procedures to use should they be required.
The quality of support across the school was acceptable. Staff-student relationships were good and almost all students knew they could turn to an adult in the school if they had a problem; the counsellor was readily available for help and advice. However, the school did not maintain and use adequate records for the personal development and progress of individual students, especially those with special educational needs. The provision for these students in the focused withdrawal groups was not well developed or linked to their class lessons. As a result, these students did not make good enough progress. Attendance and punctuality were monitored effectively and the school was proactive in promoting this with awards for full attendance. Guidance on future education was available for older students but the range of options presented was limited. There were, however, strong links with several universities.
How good are the leadership and management of the school?
The leadership of the school was acceptable. The Principal provided clear and determined leadership and this, together with assistance from the Headmaster and Headmistress and guidance from the advisory council, gave well focused direction for the work of the school. However, the subject leadership of some key subjects required improvement. The senior teachers often did not provide a good role model for teaching. They lacked vision for the development of their subjects in the school and made insufficient use of assessment information about students' progress.
Self-evaluation and improvement planning were acceptable. The school had developed an appropriate range of self-evaluation strategies including a questionnaire to parents. However, the arrangements lacked rigour as the judgements made by senior staff were not sufficiently evidence based. The school's self-evaluation did not contribute meaningfully to its improvement plan. This indicated that the recommendations of the last report were acted upon but the plan was not well structured. For example, the targets set were only the recommendations from last year's report; there were no success criteria, no start and end dates and no link with the school's budget. The actions taken had not achieved the desired outcomes and most of the recommendations from last year remained.
The partnerships with parents and the community were good. Parents were highly supportive of the school and its leadership. There was regular communication between the school and parents through the 'Open House' sessions conducted by the school. Parents were kept informed about their child's progress through sharing of report cards at regular intervals. The school had ongoing links with the wider community by being a part of the New Indian Model Schools group of schools and actively participated in a variety of activities beneficial to the students.
Governance was good. The governing body, or advisory council, had adequate representation of parents and the community. The Principal and senior team received sound advice from the council on such matters as staff appointments and future school developments; they also ensured statutory requirements were met. The council held the school to account for the progress of the school and in particular for its external examination results. Parents and other stakeholders communicated regularly with members of the council who used these links to determine levels of satisfaction.
The management of the school was acceptable. Staff and student council shared responsibility to ensure the smooth running of the school day. Most of the staff were qualified and trained to teach, and were effectively deployed in the school. However, there were insufficient support staff and insufficient teaching resources in Kindergarten. There was inadequate training for Islamic Education and Arabic teachers, the special educator and for the counsellor, to impact positively on learning. In general, classrooms were adequately furnished with sufficient play areas. However, there were insufficient ICT and teaching resources. The library was understocked, especially in fiction reading and books suitable for younger students; it was not available for use by Kindergarten and primary aged-children.
What are the views of parents, teachers and students?
Before the inspection, the views of parents, teachers and senior secondary students were surveyed. Key messages from each group were considered during the inspection and these helped to form judgements.
About a third of parents responded to the survey, less than last year's majority response. A majority of them believed that their children were making good progress in the key subjects, but a few parents disagreed that progress was good in Arabic as an additional language. Senior students confirmed the opinions of the parents. Parents were generally satisfied with the quality of education provided, but a few were not. A few parents indicated that the homework given was not suitable for their children and that communication with the school was less than good. Almost all parents agreed that inspection had led to improvements at the school. A minority of senior students responded to the survey. A few of them disagreed that there was a good range of subjects on offer at the school, and more than a few disagreed that they could join in a range of clubs and activities. A few teachers responded to the survey and they were supportive of the school in all aspects of its performance.
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Please read this before you think I'm crazy.
I understand that Pat Thomas is shaping up to be the number 1 MLB this tear should his apparent dominance over Napoleon Harris, however I think that there is the possibility that this race is not as far away as it would seem.
My initial reason that caused me to think of this was, "Why is a FB going from one of the weakest positions on the team to what is being called one of the deepest positions on the team in Linebacking corps?". This is a new player on the team who has by no means secured a spot on the final roster, why does he think he has a better chance of making the final cut playing behind the Chiefs linebackers?
If it was me, the place on the team I would want to be is the place that I am most likely to make, not the longshot just so I can play my favourite position. The only time I would even dream about changing positions when trying to make a team is if I knew I had a better chance at said position. But wait, Pat Harris is playing so well? He has even beat out Napoleon Harris already, the same player who led the Chiefs in tackles a year ago. Right now my head is spinning.
But Wait! A solution!
What if this is what I like to call the Ty Law affect. We have serious issues at a certain position, yet it is failed to be reported.
When Ty Law finally arrived at training camp, he was the talk of the town. We just landed last years interception leader and he was going to lock down the island. Throughout camp we read numerous reports about Ty Laws abilities and leadership roles. His foot was completely healed and he felt faster than he had before last season. However, when the season finally began, Law dissapointed.
Could this be happening with our Linebackers this year? After all, a player who I don't even remember the day we added him to our roster, is battling (and even winning) with our tackle leader. Does Oliver Hoyte, our ex-FB who works with the linebackers in one on ones think that he could beat out one, or both of our fullbacks? Lets remember this kid didn't work out so well in Dallas, so this might be his last shot at making an NFL team. I'm not to sure any of us would be screwing around with an opportunity like that.
When I first looked at Hoytes' postion change, I didn't think much of it. Then as I thank about it a little more, it came to me that the only reason he would humanly make the right choice is by going to the position he felt would help him make the team. Maybe he doesn't start, but I think that there is a legitmate LB battle about to heat up, atleast for backup role.


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Several days after the crash, a Deerfield man was arrested for criminal damage to property for smashing the wall and for aggravated assault for striking two other motorists before hitting Fuddruckers.
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Nether Regions 12.07.10: Only the Lonely
Posted by
Chad Webb
on 12.07.2010
One of John Candy's best performances is covered this week. It's also the film Chris Columbus made between
Home Alone
Home Alone 2
. You know you're curious...
Nether Regions started as a segment of the Big Screen Bulletin that meant to showcase films that have been discontinued on DVD, are out of print in the United States, are only available in certain regions outside the United States, or are generally hard to find. Now it is a column all its own! You might ask, "Why should I care about a film I have no access to?" My goal is to keep these films relevant because some of them genuinely deserve to be recognized. Every time I review a new film I will have a list of those I covered below so you can see if they have been announced for DVD release, or are still out of print.
John Candy, Ally Sheedy, and Maureen O'Hara
Directed By:
Chris Columbus
Written By:
Chris Columbus
Running Time:
104 minutes
Release Date:
May 24, 1991
Missing Since:
never released in US
Existing Formats:
Out of Print DVD
Netflix Status:
Available through Instant Watch
Mildly Rare
Only the Lonely
focuses on a bachelor that lives with his mother. Once he meets a woman and forms a loving bond with her, he has trouble fully committing to her due to constantly worrying about his overbearing mother. There is nothing really extraordinary about
Only the Lonely
. The plot is similar to the Best Picture winner
from 1955, and it doesn't take a genius to predict where the characters will end up. People usually watch light fare like this for the characters instead of the twists, meaning, the journey is more fulfilling than the destination. If handled with some sense of class, it can be easily digestible and comfortable entertainment.
Only the Lonely
basically fits that description. It matches the laughs with an equal dose of honesty and pain from the situation at hand.
Danny and Theresa on
an awkward date at
Old Comiskey Park
This was the first film that John Hughes produced in which he did not at least write as well. It would happen again with
New Port South
in 2001. The last picture he would direct,
Curly Sue
, would be released later in 1991.
Only the Lonely
was written and directed by Chris Columbus, his second film after
Heartbreak Hotel
(His first hit was
Adventures in Babysitting
) where he assumed both duties. This came during a prosperous period for him as
Home Alone
had lit up the box office the year before and
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
would arrive a year later. This was his equivalent of Francis Ford Coppola's
The Conversation
The Godfather
The Godfather Part II
. That's totally a valid comparison. This also marked Macaulay Culkin's 3rd job with Hughes and John Candy as he pops up briefly for a couple seconds.
Candy stars as Danny Muldoon, a 38-year-old police officer living in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago with his Irish mother Rose (Maureen O'Hara). He has a routine where he picks up a paper as he carries his lunch to work everyday. Danny, along with his partner and best friend Sal (James Belushi), work as transport cops. They pick up corpses and criminals and take them to specified locations. Danny's post-work stop is normally at a local bar, and that turns out to be the spot where he first sees Theresa (Ally Sheedy). After two drunken old guys bring their recently deceased buddy into the bar for one last drink, the funeral home director and his daughter confront them. Danny learns that she is extremely shy, but asks her out anyway. Despite a bumbling and sticky first date, they hit it off and eventually Danny introduces her to his mother by taking them all to dinner.
Rose was already threatened by Theresa because she was a new female that was rapidly acquiring her son's attention, but the fact that she is Sicilian and Polish only exacerbates the issue. Her insults push Theresa away quickly and Danny has difficulty standing up for her. Danny's brother Patrick is not helpful either. Once Danny reveals his plans to marry Theresa, Patrick tries to convince him that it's a hasty decision, mainly because without Danny, no one will able to take care of their mother. Even though the new couple care for each other, Danny's inability to put Theresa first and stop worrying about his mother prevents their relationship from growing. Meanwhile, Rose is regularly being romanced by their Greek neighbor, though she pretends to want nothing to do with him.
Jim Belushi has great
hair as
Salvatore Buonarte
The 1990's had John Candy accepting mostly supporting work, frequently looking for roles that leaned on the serious side (
). His career hit a slump during this decade due to his pictures frequently flopping.
Only the Lonely
was no different in terms of box office success, but what it did prove was how skilled Candy could be as a dramatic actor. Danny Muldoon was easily the most emotionally profound performance he ever furnished, not his best mind you, but it certainly exhibits his range better than the majority of the other parts on his resume. Candy was adept at playing the companionless, yet affable everyman in Danny Muldoon. He's someone that everyone in town knows and likes, but never expects to see him with a lady. His friends joke about how long it's been since he had a date.
His presence alone could make you chuckle, but combine that with his priceless expressions and body movements and you have a uniquely memorable comedian in John Candy. As mature and honed as his acting is here, the scenes that aim for humor stand out ahead of the rest. My favorite moment is when Danny asks Theresa out for the first time, giving her a list of cliché reasons why she would say no and asking her if any of those apply. After she agrees to go out with him, he exclaims his victory outside as a coffin is being put into a hearse. Awkward conversation ensues. Candy also has some wonderful exchanges with his brother, portrayed by Kevin Dunn. One tense instance has Patrick calling Theresa "plain." As lovable and hilarious as Candy is, his ability to shift into angry mode is unmistakable.
Uncle Buck
possesses a few of those sequences.
He also engages in some nice verbal sparring with Maureen O'Hara, who was returning to the screen after 20 years, her last feature being
Big Jake
aside from a made-for-TV movie. O'Hara is quite funny, especially when she is chastising Theresa. She teases her about her small chest. Her exaggerated turn during Danny's worried daydream sequences were also hysterical. I have no doubts that there were/are mothers that act just like Rose, overprotective, manipulative, mean (with shades of kindness underneath), and stubborn, but O'Hara veers ever so close to caricature without actually plunging into to that pool. Still, she slides into the part effortlessly with her native accent, and was a welcomed face.
The Greek gardener
plants a firm one on
Maureen O'Hara
It goes without saying that Ally Sheedy's most active period was the 1980's, and by the time
Only the Lonely
was released she was past her peak. After this she would appear in a bunch of random titles, television films, and guest appearances on a number of shows. As Theresa, she basically has to look coy, nervous, and somewhat bizarre. This woman is a mortuary cosmetician after all. She even fashions the dead to resemble famous celebrities, to practice for her Hollywood aspirations. Theresa and Allison in
The Breakfast Club
are undeniably similar in spots. The bonus is that Candy can establish chemistry with just about anyone, so one believes that he has feelings for this socially repressed girl. James Belushi supplies some sharp one-liners as Danny's friend Sal, though he should have had more time. Anthony Quinn is also outstanding as the Greek next door, who spouts lines at Rose like: "Come to my bed. You will never leave."
Only the Lonely
might be predictable and incredibly reserved considering Candy is the lead, but it never resorts to bathos and is hardly desperate to tug at our heart strings. Columbus, who already had
The Goonies
under his belt as a screenwriter conveys his strengths here at crafting dialogue that is humorous and touching but not cheaply sentimental. Columbus and cinematographer Julio Macat capture the windy city superbly. Old Comiskey Park even gets a cameo, shortly before it was torn down. Hughes and Columbus utilize
Home Alone
crew members such as editor Raja Gosnell and production designer John Muto to instill that cozy and hospitable atmosphere that is so prevalent in their pictures.
Chris Columbus wrote the script with Maureen O'Hara in mind for the role of the mother, but she was obviously long retired. He allegedly based it on her character from
The Quiet Man
. Columbus gave the script to her brother, who showed it to her, and she loved it, but only signed on after she met John Candy and the two of them became friends. In an odd side story, O'Hara was not given a trailer because it wasn't in the budget. Candy immediately complained that someone of her status should not be disrespected, and gave her his trailer. The studio eventually presented a new one for Candy because they couldn't have the star without a trailer.
Only the Lonely
is about breaking a routine, embracing change, and how love can sprout at the most unlikely of times. These are characters we can identify with, and though the trajectory of the screenplay can be seen a mile away, we understand these people. This is a pleasant and sincere film, which of course includes the titular song from Roy Orbison in the opening credits. It has been on DVD, but went out of print. No word on why it is unavailable, but it could be for any number of conventional reasons.
Final Rating = 8.0/10.0
Out of Print
The Taking of Pelham 123 (1998-TV)
The Stepfather 3
Salem's Lot
Latin Lovers
State Fair (1933)
Sleuth (1972)
Johnny Guitar
Children of the Corn 2: The Final Harvest
High Noon Part II: The Return of Will Kane
The Prehysteria! Trilogy
Only Yesterday
Ocean Waves
The Little Norse Prince
Breaking the Waves
Cruel Story of Youth
The Magnificent Ambersons
Two Rode Together
The Portrait of a Lady
The Unholy Three
King Solomon's Mines (1937)
Love with the Proper Stranger
The Cook The Thief His Wife & Her Lover
Willard (1971)
The Wizard of Speed and Time
Return from the River Kwai
Available on Netflix, Instant Watch (But Not to Purchase)
The Heartbreak Kid
Richard Burton's Hamlet
Orson Welles' Othello
The Keep
The Swimmer
Now Available on DVD
The African Queen
A Return to Salem's Lot
- Available Through Warner Archives
Phantasm II
Red Cliff Part 1
Part 2
- All Versions Available
The Stepfather
The Stepfather 2
America, America
- Available in the Elia Kazan box set
Available in the 20th Century Fox 75th Anniversary box set
Random Thoughts
- I caught Al Pacino in
The Merchant of Venice
on Broadway recently and it was a very good show. I was not overly familiar with that particular Shakespeare story, but I enjoyed it. Pacino of course was terrific, but Jesse Martin and the uncle from
Home Alone
(Gerry Bamman) were also notable cast members. There were a lot of memorable performances and some that were mediocre, but it a great show to see if you get the chance.
- The rest of my week has consisted of playing catch up with some of my end of the year lists. I have been listening to a few CDs that were highpraised, in addition to watching some good and bad films that slipped by me. I'm still finding time to buy some new releases as well. Speaking of which, tomorrow the Criterion Collection releases Guillermo Del Toro's
, but
also hits stores. I won't be able to wait for Christmas for either of those.
- Other than that it's been a pretty uneventful week, but busy at the same time. Apart from work, work, work, I am still seeing movies in the theater, and for this time of year, it's mostly limited releases. Keep an eye out for reviews of
Black Swan
The King's Speech
The Top 10 Pet Peeves of 2009
The Best and Worst Films of 2009
My Blog featuring Mini-Reviews of New Releases!
"The plural of Chad is Chad?"
--From the movie
DC Comics: Doomed At Box Office?
Top 8 Comic Face Turns
Nude Pics of Upton, Other Celebs Leak?
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Light Snow, Cold Air Again Delaying Spring's Start
It's a week away from April but instead of talking about spring flowers, cold air and snow are the talk of the town — again.
BWI Breaks 141-Year-Old Record Low Temperature
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport broke a 141-year-old record low temperature, reaching 4 degrees.
Maryland Announces $20M in Utility Bill Help
Gov. Martin O'Malley has announced $20 million in additional help for low-income Maryland residents to pay higher utility bills from colder weather.
Too Hot For Lolo
Lolo Jones remains on a quest for Olympic gold. For now, she'd settle for cold.
Stroke Risk Tied to Extreme Weather, Cold
There may be a link between weather and the risk of suffering a stroke, say researchers who analyzed climate trends and hospital records on millions of Americans.
Arctic Air, Wind Chills Freezing Over D.C. Region
The nation's capital is bundling up again as another blast of arctic air freezes over the Washington region.
Researchers: Global Warming May Make Most Cities Too Warm For Winter Games
Climate researchers have learned that global warming could threaten the potential for most cities to reasonably host the Winter Olympics in the future due to unfavorable weather conditions.
Temperatures In Alaska Are Warmer Than The Lower 48
The average temperature statewide for Alaska was 22 degrees Wednesday.
After Snow, D.C. Region Enters Deep Freeze
The Washington region is preparing to dig out and bundle up after a storm that dumped inches of snow gives way to dangerously cold temperatures.
Anne Arundel County Opens Warming Centers
Anne Arundel County is opening warming centers to prepare for snow and extremely cold temperatures expected in the next few days.


text: The Pirates' 2013 schedule is out. On the docket are interleague series against the Tigers (as usual) along with the Rangers, Angels, A's and Mariners. (UPDATE: And the Astros, which didn't even register. Thanks to the commenters for noticing.) Their series against the Rangers is on the road in September, which is a little weird. Other than that, expect heaping helpings of the Brewers, Cardinals, Cubs and Reds, now that the Astros are gone. The Pirates will open their season with a home series against the Cubs on April 1.


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Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, With Rachel Burttram and Brandon Morris, Opens Sept. 1 in Ithaca
By Michael Gioia
The Kitchen Theatre Company kicks off its 22nd mainstage season with Terrence McNally's Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, officially opening Sept. 1, following previews that began Aug. 29, at the Kitchen Theatre in Ithaca, NY.
KTC artistic director Rachel Lampert directs Rachel Burttram and Brandon Morris, who have both been seen on television's "Burn Notice," as the respective title characters.
Here's how the work is described: "A terrific and enduring play about two 40-somethings whose first date is like a thunderstorm, with lightning strikes of emotion, sexuality, and - maybe - love. From the pen of one of the most treasured playwrights, this is a treatise on possibilities." Performances continue through Sept. 16.
Other members of the creative team include scenic designer Kent Goetz, lighting designer Tyler M. Perry, costume designer Amara Kopakova, sound designer Michael Doliner, properties designer Abigail Smith and production stage manager LaShawn Keyser.
The 2012-13 season also includes Michael Hollinger's Opus (Oct. 17-Nov. 11); the world premiere of HBO def poet Brian Dykstra's solo event, Selling Out (Nov. 28-Dec. 16); Matthew Lopez's Civil War drama The Whipping Man (Jan. 23-Feb. 10); Catherine Trieschmann's Crooked (Feb. 27-March 17); Stephen Adly Guirgis' comedy Motherf**cker with the Hat (April 10-28); and Alice Eve Cohen's What I Thought I Knew (June 12-30).
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Metropolitan Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday
The shooting on Savannah's
south side left a 13-year-old Pooler boy with injuries.
Southside Precinct patrol
officers responded to a shots fired call in the 12,000 block of Deerfield Road
and discovered the boy had injuries to his shoulder and jaw after shots were
fired into his grandmother's house. The injuries to the boy, who had been asleep
on a sofa, were not considered life-threatening.
Patrol, criminal investigators
and forensics officers spent most of the night seeking clues after the 2:13a.m.
Anyone with information is
asked to call Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637). In the
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anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
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Band's Magic! "Rude" parody may be the Market Basket protest anthem
Members of the band Monkey Knife Fight made a song parody about the Market Basket protest's impact on customers.
VIDEO: Band turns "DuckTales" theme song into smooth R&B jam
This is the only remix to "DuckTales" you ever have to listen to.
Caspian at a crossroads
The Massachusetts-based band tragically lost their bassist this summer. Now, they're finding their footing — onstage at least — without him.
Walking Papers plan on sticking around
Walking Papers is a new supergroup of music industry vets.
Mamma Mia! Bookie offers odds on ABBA reunion
A British bookmaker is taking bets on an ABBA comeback after singer Agnetha Faltskog hinted at a possible reunion for Sweden's most successful band.
Russian police temporarily detained six activists protesting on Friday against the incarceration of punk rockers Pussy Riot and charged them with breaking rules on demonstrations.


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Fast growth is the goal of ambitious companies everywhere, yet it's surprising how few know what to do with the opportunity when it finally comes.
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Agile: Just The Tip Of The Iceberg
published 4/25/2013
If you're familiar with the Agile software development philosophy, you'll know that it promises a lot (and often delivers). But Agile is also hard to put into practice, especially with complex or interdependent software products. The reason, it seems to me, is that Agile as usually practiced is a production philosophy, and there's a lot more to product development than production.
Don't Get Mad, Get Real
published 4/09/2013
Ever hear the street advice, "Don't get mad, get even"? I hope we've learned the futility of that. But I've recently read advice that we should not get angry in the workplace, and I don't buy that either. Nor do I believe it's possible.
Things Take Longer Than You Think
published 1/22/2013
If a chicken and a half can lay an egg and a half in a day and a half, how many eggs can a chicken lay in a day? Heard that one before? Hint: the correct answer is not 2/3.
Reinterpreting The Rules
published 12/26/2012
Almost by definition, a challenging leadership situation requires a breakthrough. The trick, of course, is to make that breakthrough happen. If you have the nerve, here's a way to do it.
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As we know, Oswalt is signed through next season with a team option for 2012 at $16 million ($2 million buyout). He also has a full no-trade clause that, presumably, he would leverage in order to get the Cards (or whoever he's traded to) to pick up the 2012 option. (It was reported in today's p-d that he might be willing to "restructure his option" in order to facilitate a trade to St. Louis. I, for one, don't read "restructure his option" to mean "get rid of his option" as some do. Instead, I would expect that would mean he'd be willing to consider deferring some of the money, though I think the debate on this is much ado about nothing.)
So what's Roy worth to the Cards? Over the last 2+ years, Roy has been worth 3.6, 3.1, and 2.9 wins for the Astros, according to Fangraphs. He's in the midst of a resurgent season but he's been in decline since 2005. That said, he's still an above average starting pitcher. He'll also turn 33 next month. ZIPS has him projected for a 3.53 FIP for the rest of the season which would make him worth a little more than 1.5 wins over his final 13 starts. Initially, he'd be replacing either Hawksworth or Suppan in the rotation but might replace either Penny, Lohse, or Garcia (if his innings are limited by the organization) in September. Let's call it a 1.5 win upgrade which is valued in the neighborhood of $6 million. He's owed about $5 million over the rest of the season so the team stands to gain about $1 million over the rest of 2010 if he's acquired.
An additional 1.5 wins this year would make Oswalt worth 3.6, 3.1, and 4.4 wins over his previous 3 seasons entering next year. He'd have to be projected, entering his age 34 season, to be about a 3.5 win pitcher next year. At $4.4 million per win, that makes him worth $15.4 million next year, about half a million less than the team would owe him. If we assume a decline of another half a win in Oswalt's option year and a 10% inflation rate for free agent value, Oswalt's 3 wins in 2012 are worth $14.4 million. So trading for Oswalt gains the team $1 million this year and costs the team $2.2 million over 2011 and 2012. Simply put, acquiring Oswalt is worth MINUS $1.2 million.
Some have argued that the team could work this deal so that they could decline Oswalt's 2012 option. That helps the team a lot, right? Not so much. Declining the option would cost the team $2 million but assuming the option (as you see in the paragraph above) costs the team just $1.6 million. The team is better off picking up Oswalt's option, assuming he's still projected to be a 3 win player in 2012, than it is declining the option.
This analysis has left out the possibility that the Cards might receive compensation when Oswalt becomes a free agent. This assumes that the Cards would offer a 35 year old pitcher in decline arbitration when, if he accepted it, he'd be likely to receive more than $16 million. I think, therefore, that it's unlikely that the team would make that offer but, for our purposes, we'll assume that there's a 50% likelihood that the team offers and has the offer rejected. According to Sky Kalkman's research on free agent compensation, type A free agents are worth about $7.8 million in compensation. A 50/50 chance at that $7.8 million means Oswalt is worth, at most $2.7 million to the Cardinals.
So what's Shelby Miller worth? Almost every publication pegs Miller as a top-50 prospect and Victor Wang's research on prospect valuation has top-50 ranked pitchers as worth $15.9 million. Using this as a basis, Miller, by himself, is worth more than $13 million more than Oswalt is worth. Trading Shelby Miller for Roy Oswalt would be a huge win for the Astros whether or not the Cards pick up Oswalt's 2012 option.
Some are likely to say something to the effect of, "but Miller's not guaranteed to do anything. He might flame out. He might become Anthony Reyes." This is true, of course. Sometimes top-50 pitching prospects flame out. And sometimes they become Roy Halladay. Miller's valuation is an average of the value that top-50 pitching prospects have provided over time; it's not his peak value. Pitching prospects, as we all know, are inherently risky but so is counting on 33, 34, and 35 year old pitchers to be above average producers. Miller might fade away but he also might turn into a perennial All-Star. Right now, he's worth $13 million more than Roy Oswalt.
You could do similar analysis involving Dan Haren as well. Haren stands to make about $3 million over the rest of 2010, $12.75 million over 2011 and 2012, and there's a $15.5 million option w/ a $3.5 million buyout for 2013. Haren's considerably younger than Oswalt, turning 30 in September, and has been more than a 6 win pitcher over the last 2 years. He's having a bit of a down year this year, primarily due to some bad luck w/ regard to balls in play and balls flying out of the ballpark, and is projected to be about a 4 win pitcher this year. If we project him as a 4.5 win pitcher next year, declining by half a win over 2011 through 2013, he's worth about $17 million over the next 3 years. Haren's much more valuable over the length of his contract than Oswalt is. He's younger, cheaper, and better. I don't know that the team could fit Haren's salary into the team's budget, assuming it wants to resign Pujols but, if so, he would be worth Shelby Miller. Roy Oswalt simply isn't.


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A one light setup is simple yet effective, and apparently, easy to do as JP Morgan from the Slanted Lens explains it. He starts off by saying that "everything in the world is a ball, a cube or a cylinder". A key light is used to highlight across the face, leaving a shadow line which drops into a deeper shadow. The core is the area that transitions from fill shadow to highlight. He used a fill card to fill in the shadow side without obliterating the core transition to the front:
Morgan chose to shoot video with a Canon EOS 1D-C and lifted stills off of that. Here are some of the results:
A one light setup allowed his model to go from a Rembrandt to a butterfly into a split light thanks to a Dynalight 1600 Pack + Head and a medium Photoflex softbox as a key light.
Morgan also mentions how they used this textured fabric in their second setup. By positioning it closer to the camera, he achieved a soft focus effect.
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The trail gets its name from the giant flock of passenger pigeons that once roosted here in huge numbers. It stretched from Van Winkle Hollow all the way to the Benton-Madison County line, a concentration of birds five miles in length. The birds became extinct under the pressure of forest clearing from the lumber boom of the late nineteenth century, and from massive market hunting. The last known passenger pigeon died in a Cincinnati zoo in 1914.
This segment represents the first of a two-day backpack trip. It takes you from the trailhead to Campsite #4. There are five designated campsites along the trail...all at the back end of the second loop. They are close to Beaver Lake, with some fall/winter views of the lake below. Lake access is also nearby. Campsite 3 will accomodate to separate tent sites. Campsites 2, 4 and 5 will accomodate up to 3 tents per site with level pads, and 4 and 5 are close to one another for even larger groups. Campsite 1 is for solo hikers or couples, as there is only one tent pad.
This segment will take you past two lake access points and several sinkholes. There are several small foot bridges on this route too. The trail can be off camber on gravel-sized flint rock for long stretches so watch your footing. Deer and eagles are abundant in this area.
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Emissaries is highly diverse and highly accessible, probably the most accessible album Melechesh has done. They blend really catchy thrash riffs with black metal. They use middle eastern instruments throughout, but they are really showcased on the six minute instrumental "The Scribes Of Kur."
This CD was actually mixed twice. After everything was finished the band wasn't satisfied with the sound of the album and went back and had it completely remixed. It was a good decision. It's not the low-fi muddled mess you sometimes hear on black metal releases. It's crisp and clear, which allows you to hear both the band's bleakness and their melodic side.
Emissaries was released overseas in 2006 and landed on several year end best of lists. It's a really good black metal CD with memorable songs that nicely balance the melodic guitars and traditional instruments with the harshness of the vocals.


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Prince Welcome 2 Australia 2012 Tour
After a not-so-cryptic hint yesterday, one of the greatest entertainers of our era has finally announced his return to Australia.
His name is Prince, and he is set to bring a 360 degree arena spectacular to Australia this May (that's correct, only a month away).
Arguably the definitive pop artist of the past three decades, Prince has steadfastly played by his own rules - continuing to release quality material through a variety of unconventional methods.
His live performance is stuff of legend, rocking through an immaculate canon of certified classics - including Purple Rain, Let's Go Crazy, Kiss and countless more.
Update: More shows announced.
Prince performs at Rod Laver Arena on Monday May 14. Tickets onsale this Monday from 9am through Ticketek.


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October 27, 2011 –Local high school students will showcase a variety of original works in the Widmann Gallery at King's College during "The Ninth Invitational Emerging Artists Exhibition" from Nov. 7 through Dec. 12. This year's works pay homage to the teachers of the young artists.
Exhibiting artworks will be 46 high school students representing 16 local high schools, including Dallas High School students: Dana Capitano, Katie Cohen, Maggie Fannick, Garrett Geise, Emilia Kon, Chris LaFratte, Amanda Martin, Chelsea Martin, Christine McCarthy, Kelsey Monahan, Erin Muldoon, Emma Niznik, Sarah Pomfret, Kayla Wanek, Kayla Yaglowksi, andMadison Ziemba; Greater Nanticoke Area: Cassandra Perry; Hanover Area: Meghan McGuire; Holy Redeemer: Katie Aldrich and Alyssa Miller; Home School: Rachel Madeira, Steven Nave, and Jacob Sorber; Coughlin: Cassy Silveri; Lake Lehman: Kristen Boyle and Austin Shultz; MMI Preparatory School: Claire Sheen and Justin Sheen; Northwest Area: Merre Martin; Scranton Prep: Krishani Patel, Ramya Gajula, and Lily Romanowski; Tunkhannock: Monique Kenia; Wyoming Seminary: Anna Fiske, Ryan Frania, Andrew Levandoski, Danielle Melnick, and Julia Ridilla; Wyoming Valley West: Nicole Delevan, Danielle Patterson, Nathan Williams and Kevin Yozviak; and, Wyoming Area: Elizabeth Zekas.
The exhibit is coordinated by local artist Sue Hand, who holds an honorary doctorate of humanities from King's College.Theartists will discuss their work from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, in the Widmann Gallery in the Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, located between North Franklin and North Main streets. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., as arranged. The Gallery is closed on national holidays and during scheduled breaks throughout the academic year.
For more information, contact Michelle Leonard, Widmann Gallery Coordinator, at (570) 208-5900, ext. 5328, or visit the Experiencing the Arts Calendar at www.kings.edu.
Sunflower, pastel by Maggie Fannick will be on display in the Widmann Gallery at King's College. Fannick is a tenth grade student at Dallas High School.
King's College is a Catholic College sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross.


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New office procedure alleviates chronic sinusitis
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They're always congested, often with sinus pain and pressure.
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This cool, slightly smokey look isn't quite typical for me. I really don't wear silver very much but after receiving the gorgeous Destination Beauty quad in a recent package from Motives Cosmetics, I just had to give it a try. I actually ended up liking it a lot. Plus, how beautiful is that blue? I LOVE it.
Too Faced Shadow Insurance
Senna Cosmetics Brow Shaper Duo in Brunette (powder side only)
MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW25
Senna Cosmetics Brow Fix X in Taupe
Too Faced Shadow Insurance (primer)
MAC Painterly Paintpot (base and along bottom waterline)
Motives Destination Beauty Quad
MAC eyeshadow in Wedge (base color in crease)
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Maybelline Waterproof Volume Express Mascara in Very Black
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Silver, Gold, and Blue Eyes | Motives Cosmetics Destination Beauty Quad
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- Kassie said...
Love the silver and blue together! ♥
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nice look like always, thanks for sharing!
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Stunning! I love the way the colors blend into each other! <3
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So stunning!!!
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Such a great post!!!
I'd like to keep in touch with you.
What do you say about following each others blog via gfc and bloglovin?
Let me know! Kisses,
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Je m'appelle Peter Steele et je fais actuellement partie de l'équipe régionale de la FAO au service des industries agricoles d'Afrique du Nord et du Proche Orient. Cette équipe comprend une centaine de spécialistes techniques et de personnel de service. Le sujet du débat suggère que j'appartiens à une «niche» professionnelle : je suis en effet ingénieur agricole et je m'intéresse plus particulièrement à l'industrie agro-alimentaire.
With over 10,400,000 citizens connected to mobile phones in Uganda (according to International Communication Union) over 5,000,000 browsing internet daily and millions tuning into more than 228 fm radio stations broadcasting in local languages – Do we still need the kind of cooperatives that operated in 1970's and 1980s to connect farmers and small businesses to markets? Calls for revival of Cooperatives are a hot and rehearsed issue, amongst, especially opposition politicians and operatives. Possibly bending a bit to pressure, government rebranded the Ministry to Trade Tourism and Industry to Ministry of Trade and Cooperatives! Alas- this Cooperative narrative needs to be re-imagined in current Uganda. We need to be talking about new ways of organizing and governing markets. If old cooperatives don't change, what is left of them will soon disappear.
Uganda has only 1600 extension workers mandated to serve 4,000, 000 million farmer households in Uganda giving a ratio of 1: 2500 farmer households.
The rural nature of most farms remains a challenge to graduate and fresh extension workers from college as these fresh professionals often prefer enjoying the trappings of peri-urban life.
How do we crack this state of affairs? Do we leave solutions to policy makers and technocrats? Do we call for reinstatement and restoration of regional district farm demonstrations and stock farms?
A solution may perhaps lie in a stronger role of the private sector such as engaging in public –private partnerships and embracing technology. There is a pool of Extension Link farmers that were in late 1990's trained by Uganda National Farmers Federation all over Uganda. Mobile phones technology can be used to complement extension efforts. Could such a model bring down the current expansive farmer-extension worker ratio and abridge the current information gap at the farm level?
Given the rapid expansion of the internet and the increasing number of users, including in the global South, the full potential of online platforms for promoting inclusive consultation of issues of high global interest is certainly not yet realised. An online discussion is being organised to share views and perspectives on how online platforms could be used more creatively and effectively to share experiences on a key area where information and lessons learned through various interventions from around the world are generally dispersed, that is the area of monitoring women's land rights.
The objective of the online discussion is therefore twofold: (a) engage a collective reflection on ways of optimising the use of online platforms in efforts to promote equitable and sustainable natural governance and social justice; and, (b) to share experiences on approaches to monitoring women's land rights.


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COM Overview
COM (Common Object Model) is Microsoft Windows programming standard that allows object-oriented COM components (Dynamic Link Libraries) to be re-used in different software applications and languages without sharing source code. Prometheus uses this component-based software architecture. The important principles of COM include:
- Reuseability of the component objects,
- Interoperability of the binary standard,
- Allowance for distributed capabilities.
Prometheus is engineered using five separate COMs. These COMs are called the low-level interfaces and include:
- FuelCOM
- GridCOM
- FireEngine
- WeatherCOM
To facilitate the use of these low-level interfaces, an umbrella or wrapper COM was developed. This high-level interface is called PrometheusCOM. It provides a more user-friendly interface for programmers to communicate with the low level COMs. A PrometheusCOM Programmer's Manual is available on the Documentation page. Examples of software applications that integrate PrometheusCOM components include Burn-P3, Pandora, Pegasus, and SFMS.
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Browne crowned double champ at Coastwise[caption id="attachment_3315" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Young ones take off in the Toddler Trot."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_3317" align="alignright" width="225" caption="Grace Padilla won the featured Coastwise Mile for the third year."][/caption]Chula Vista's Daniel Browne was crowned "King of the Course" last week as he won both the mile and 5K runs at La Jolla's Coastwise Mile on Oct. 7.
Browne edged out Sergio Gonzalez of Oceanside by one second with a time of four minutes, 16 seconds in the mile. As for the 5K, he was even farther ahead of the pack as he finished in 15:03.
For the women, top honors went to Johanna Bonfiglio in the 5K with a time of 18:01, while Grace Padilla took first in the mile with a time of 5:06.
The 5K featured more than 400 runners from around San Diego and was run through La Jolla Village.
— Phil Dailey
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