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Using Vegetation, Precipitation, and Surface Temperature to Study Climate Zones
Using NASA's Live Access Server, earth scientists compare the temperature, precipitation, and normalized difference vegetation index for four different locations. They use the data to identify the climate zone of each location using the Koppen climate classification system.
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Temperature Profile above the South Pole
Collecting and understanding data is a big part of understanding the world and how it changes. To better grasp what temperatures are changing and how they affect global populations, learners create a graph based on the date provided. They conduct a graphic analysis to see how temperatures in the troposphere are decreasing while temperatures in the stratosphere are increasing.
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Make Your Own Temperature Scale
Differentiate between temperature and thermal energy. Your class will build a thermometer using simple materials and develop their own scale for measuring temperature. Discuss with your class and consider why engineers need to understand the properties of thermal energy.
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Telling the Temperature
Young meteorologists keep track of the daily high temperatures for five consecutive days. They utilize a worksheet embedded in the plan to create a bar graph showing each of the daily temperatures. This worksheet could almost be considered a lesson plan; it's very good!
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Changing Planet: Rising Ocean Temperatures - Rising Sea Levels
As an anticipatory set, young environmental technicians watch a video about how ocean temperatures seem to be changing along with the global climate. They perform a laboratory demonstration with the purpose of observing what happens to water as it warms.
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Measuring Temperature
Twenty-two efficient slides comprise this presentation. Viewers will compare the Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin temperature scales. They will convert temperatures from one scale to another. Learning check slides with their solutions are included.
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Earth's Global Energy Budget
Introduce your earth science enthusiasts to the earth's energy budget. Teach them using an informative set of slides that include illuminating lecturer's notes, relevant vocabulary, embedded animations, colorful satellite maps, and a video.
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Temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius
Learners investigate the relationship between the Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scales. Given two data points, they construct a linear function to describe the relationship, find the inverse of the function, and make observations about function values in the context of the problem.
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Comparing Temperatures
Which is colder -12 or -18? Temperature is natural real-world application of ordering rational numbers. It's also fun to talk about the lowest recorded temperature on Earth. Take the time to discuss this inquiry with your class.
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Thermal Physics The Basics: Heat, Temperature, and Expansion
Something we are so familiar with can be at the same time so mysterious! Ignite your physics learners' understanding of heat with this PowerPoint. By viewing this presentation, aided by your explanation, they will be able to relate heat and temperature, calculate specific heat, and describe thermal expansion.
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Linkages Between Surface Temperature and Tropospheric Ozone
Students use data microsets of mean near-surface air temperature and tropospheric ozone residual averages to infer patterns. Students analyze changes in tropospheric ozone and then hypothesize about the consequences of these changes.
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Impact of Climate Change on Chinook Salmon
If your kids already know something about the water cycle, life cycle of salmon, and climate change, then they're ready to participate in an activity that explores Chinook salmon of the Pacific Northwest. They read an article and a case study, then discuss the potential or actual impact of climate change on the Chinook salmon.
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Charles' Law
High schoolers determine the validity of Charles' Law. In this Charles' Law lesson plan, students measure the volumes of a gas at two different temperatures. They determine the volume at a high temperature and predict using Charles' Law what the volume of the same gas should be at a lower temperature.
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Winter-time Temps
Students measure temperature and become aware the the temperature above and below the snow is different. In this winter temperature lesson plan, students measure temperatures to find variation based on how the snow is packed. Students create a graph to show the temperature differences in different areas.
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Chemistry learners will be able to explain solid and gas solubility concepts after viewing this slide show. The presentation is organized and attractive. It will serve as a tremendous support to your lecture. Follow it with a hands-on laboratory activity in which young chemists create saturated solutions at different temperatures.
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Star Light, Star Bright
Four modules are a part of this stellar lesson plan. Space scientists view the electromagnetic spectrum, they generate waves on a computer screen in order to measure frequency and wavelength, discover how light is related to temperature, and finally relate their learning to the temperature of stars.
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A BARRISTER has told a jury in the trial of Connor Tremble's killer the case is not "open and shut" as the prosecution has suggested.
This morning Adrian Amer, defending Will Blencowe, told the jury his client only stabbed the 17-year-old because he thought he was in "imminent danger of attack".
The 21-year-old, of Oxford Road, Banbury, claims he acted in self defence and was suffering from a mental condition when he stabbed the teenager 15 times on February 13 this year.
The prosecution alleges Blencowe travelled to Fairacres Road, Oxford, at around 6.30pm with the intent of killing Connor because he was jealous of his relationship with his ex-girlfriend Aimee Harrison.
But Mr Amer said there was no evidence of jealousy being a motive and it was "pure speculation" to suggest that it was.
Describing what happened when he arrived, the barrister said: "Will felt he was in imminent danger of attack and used such force in the circumstances as he honestly believed was necessary for his own self defence."
Mr Amer added that the force used, which included stabbing Connor 10 times in the back, was "reasonable" in view of Blencowe's mental state at the time.
He told the jury: "If Will and Connor were grappling with each other, in Will's mind the only way to get Connor to release his grip was to stab him numerous times to the buttock area and back area.
"In Will's mind it was the only place to attack Connor to get him off.
"Can you imagine the fear of attack that he was feeling?"
He added: "This is not as simple a case as the prosecution makes it out to be, it is not that open and shut.
"Like anything in life it is not black and white."
Bradley Jones, 21, of New Road, Bledington, and Grant Clemens, 24, of Stockwells, Moreton-in-Marsh, are also on trial and both deny perverting the course of justice.
The trial continues.
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Make up your mind Canada
Do we or don't we want foreign talent to move to Canada? So many mixed signals.
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A pillar of UBC zoology passes away
David R. Jones, UBC Professor Emeritus, Member, Order of Canada (2003), Distinguished Scholar, Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies at UBC (2002), Flavelle Medal, Royal Society of Canada (2000), Killam UBC Research Prize (1993), Fry Medallist, Canadian Society of Zoologists, … Continue reading
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Physics Nobel catching up with Nobel for Peace
I thought I was the only one whining about our colleagues not getting the Nobel prize for Physics.Wrong! According to Naturenews, the Nobel prize committee did not do its homework before making the 2010 award for physics.
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I blogged about my own experience on UBC's Board of Governors, and others' but I did not mention the biggest surprise of all. It was supposed to be a four Board meetings per year affair. The reality was different, and … Continue reading
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RBC confirms local commitment despite sale of Jamaican operations
Despite a decision made by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) to sell its Jamaican banking operations, the bank said it has "no plans to divest any other assets in the Caribbean" and is committed to growing its Bahamian operations.
In a statement released by the bank late yesterday in response to news of the sale of RBC Jamaica, RBC said: "The sale of our Jamaica operations is an important step in allowing us to focus our efforts and business on the Caribbean markets in which we can lead and operate on a sustainable basis.
"In The Bahamas, we have a leading full service franchise, which includes deep, long-term client relationships, strong business performance and highly committed, effective employees.
"We are committed to growing our operations here and in other countries across the region. [But] like other businesses and individuals, RBC is navigating through challenging economic times in The Bahamas and Caribbean."
RBC also announced in a statement that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell RBC Royal Bank (Jamaica) Limited and RBTT Securities Jamaica Limited (collectively "RBC Jamaica") to Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited.
"Consistent with our strategy of being a competitive leader in the markets
where we operate, we determined after a careful and thorough review that the best decision for the long-term future success of RBC Jamaica was to sell it to Sagicor," said Suresh Sookoo, CEO of RBC Caribbean. "Sagicor is a well established financial franchise in Jamaica with the size, scale and complementary capabilities that RBC Jamaica does not currently possess."
"RBC has operated in the Caribbean for over 100 years and remains committed to this region. This transaction will allow us to successfully reposition our Caribbean business for the future and focus on regions where we have significant market share," said Dave McKay, group head, Personal & Commercial Banking, RBC. "We are focused on strengthening our business performance, service and competitiveness in markets where we can be a leading competitor over the long term."
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and is expected to be finalized in the coming months.
RBC expects the transaction to result in an estimated loss of $60 million Canadian dollars (before and after-tax).
"In the Bahamas, we have a leading full service franchise, which includes deep, long term client relationships, strong business performance and highly committed, effective employees," the statement went on to say.
"We are addressing weak financial performance in some counties and we are focused on strengthening our position in the region for the long term."
RBC Royal Bank to 'aggressively' cut costs
An internal memo sent to RBC employees Caribbean-wide has warned staff of an impending initiative by the bank to "aggressively reduce costs" in the early part of 2014, while promising that the bank will provide "the necessary support to those not able to secure other roles" within the bank.
In the letter sent on January 23, obtained by Guardian Business, Suresh Sookoo, CEO, Caribbean banking, RBC, and Kirk Dudtschak, president, Caribbean banking, RBC, said that the bank is seeking to "reposition and strengthen RBC Caribbean in the year ahead", adding: "This hasn't been - and will not be - an easy process."
The letter was sent out days before RBC announced plans to sell its Jamaican operation, RBC Jamaica, to Sagicor Group Jamaica, a rival financial institution, for an undisclosed price. This action was followed two days ago by the decision at RBC Financial (Caribbean) Ltd, owned by RBC, to send home 20 employees from its Business Development Unit at a number of branches across Trinidad and Tobago.
The memo from the executives points to a plan to have "most of the changes complete or in progress by the end of April", which suggests that more significant shifts may be to come for the bank in the region beyond these announcements.
According to an RBC Bahamas employee, speaking on condition of anonymity, the letter was sent to Bahamian staff of the bank, sparking concerns about potential downsizing in operations in this country.
In the letter Sookoo and Dudtschak said that the bank has been operating "in a period of low growth and considerable uncertainty given the weak economic environment in many parts of the Caribbean".
"We are continuing to restructure and improve our business to better lead in the markets we serve and to sustainably strengthen our business performance, service and competitiveness. This includes maintaining our focus on customers and business growth, while aggressively reducing costs.
"This work will accelerate in the early part of 2014 as we seek to ensure we are operating as efficiently and effectively as possible, while being focused on the markets in which we can be a leading competitor. Our aim is to have most of the changes either complete or in progress by the end of April. This hasn't been - and will not be - an easy process, given the impact on you, our employees."
The bank said it is looking carefully at how it works "across all levels of our organization".
"Please be assured that as specific changes are determined, they will be
communicated to impacted employees and clients with as much lead time as possible. As always, where employees are impacted, we will provide the necessary support to those not able to secure other roles within RBC," the executives added.
With the letter, RBC has joined FirstCaribbean International Bank and Scotiabank Bahamas in indicating plans to reduce costs in the Caribbean in a manner that could, or will, impact employees in this country.
While just being brought to public attention, the RBC memo was released on the same day - January 23 - as Scotiabank Bahamas held meetings with some of its potentially impacted employees over plans to "centralize" its operations within the Caribbean in order to enhance "efficiency and effectiveness" within the Canadian bank.
While unclear on whether job losses would result from its movement of certain functions to its Caribbean South Hub, based in Trinidad and Tobago, Scotiabank Bahamas said it would offer voluntary separation packages and try to accommodate staff in other areas.
FirstCaribbean announced plans to reduce costs via downsizing in its staff numbers in The Bahamas last October, starting by offering employees voluntary separation packages. To date, the bank has yet to reveal how many redundancies may occur at the bank, with this number having been said to be determined by the take-up of the voluntary separation offer. The bank had been hard hit by loan defaults.
Guardian Business sought a statement from RBC Bahamas on potential Bahamas-based implications of the bank's plans, but a statement was said to be forthcoming up to press time.
RBC announces layoff plans
RBC Royal Bank and RBC FINCO yesterday announced plans to create a third shared banking location, which will lead to "across the board" redundancies.
The move is part of an effort to cut costs, improve efficiency and give better customer satisfaction, according to Nathaniel Beneby Jr., RBC Royal Bank's managing director in The Bahamas, Cayman Islands and Turks & Caicos Islands.
The restructuring process is ongoing, Beneby said, adding that he could not say how many employees will be let go.
Some of the affected workers have applied for other job opportunities within the bank and have already secured different positions, Beneby said.
"Those who will be disengaged, we have enhanced packages and we are providing very strong support to our employees," he told reporters at a press conference.
"We are confident, at the end of the day, that the net reduction will be favorable."
Beneby added that the bank is operating in an environment of "increasing costs" and said staff reduction is just one measure to scale back expenses.
"We are looking at all of our operating costs," he said.
"We are taking a holistic approach at managing costs, for example, real estate costs, stationary and printing, cleaning. Staff costs are just another cost line."
When asked if high levels of loan arrears affected the bank's decision, Tanya McCartney, managing director of RBC FINCO, said that, while high, the bank's non-performing loans are below industry standards.
McCartney is also preparing to leave the bank in May, a move unrelated to the layoff announcement.
RBC FINCO's main branch on Shirley and Charlotte Streets will relocate to RBC Royal Bank's main branch on Bay Street as of May 12.
RBC FINCO's Mortgage Centre in the Prince Charles Shopping Plaza will be consolidated with RBC FINCO's Carmichael Road branch as of May 5.
The other shared location is in Grand Bahama.
The three shared locations will have integrated customer service.
"This means that RBC FINCO customers will make deposits, cash withdrawals, foreign exchange purchases, wire transfers, these all will be done at the RBC location," Beneby said.
"The objective here, really, is to create a one stop shop concept for our customers, particularly the RBC FINCO customers. They will now have the benefit of access to the full suite of products and services of Royal Bank."
The announcement came nearly a month after officials from UBS (Bahamas) said 70 employees would be impacted by the closure of its private banking unit over the next 10 months.
In January, Scotiabank confirmed its plans to move certain functions from The Bahamas to Trinidad and Tobago in an effort to enhance "the efficiency and effectiveness" of its operations.
It is unclear how staff levels will be impacted because of Scotiabank's move.
RBC extends RBC Royal Bank Scholarship programme for three years with 180,000 donation
NASSAU, Bahamas -- RBC Royal Bank announced yesterday a donation of $180,000 to continue the RBC Royal Bank Scholarship for another three years. This grant will provide three Bahamian students with $15,000 per year to undertake undergraduate studies in areas critical to the continued development of The Bahamas.
"This programme is life-changing for the scholarship recipients," said Mr. Nathaniel Beneby, Managing Director of RBC Royal Bank in The Bahamas, Cayman and Turks & Caicos. "The students are selected based on their academic achievements, and also based on financial need. These students likely would not have the ability to attend college abroad, were it not for this scholarship award."
RBC initiated the scholarship fund in 2008 with a $200,000 gift that created the RBC Royal Bank Scholarship at the Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation. The programme allows Bahamian students to pursue undergraduate studies at colleges and universities in Canada.
Ms. Martiniqua Moxey received one of the first RBC Royal Bank scholarships. With the support of the RBC scholarship, Ms. Moxey was able to attend Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. She graduated in 2011 with a Joint Honours Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Political Economy. During her summers she worked at RBC in Canada and in The Bahamas, gaining valuable work experience.
In May 2012, Ms. Moxey returned to The Bahamas and obtained a position as a Research Officer at the Central Bank of the Bahamas. "The scholarship I received from RBC and Lyford Cay set the stage for where I am now," said Ms. Moxey. "Every day I experience the trickle down effects of this scholarship. It gave me the opportunity to receive a world-class education. As a result, I continue to volunteer with high school students through mentorship and tutoring, so that they too are aware of the options available to them. I am forever grateful to RBC for all they have done for me."
RBC announces two to head financial planning practice
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has appointed two female financial planners to head its financial planning practice in The Bahamas.
Alicia Bain-Thompson and Christina Kenny-Sands, both accredited personal financial planners (PFPs), received their appointments after completing nine months of intensive study with the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) to obtain their PFP accreditation.
"We are pleased to be focusing on this new practice area for RBC and to be in a position to help clients develop sound financial plans," said Kenny-Sands.
"When working with clients we discover what is important to them and then strategize with them to help them meet their goals."
Bain-Thompson said RBC's financial planning process takes a comprehensive approach to each client's situation. It includes looking at cash flow, debt management, tax planning, investment planning, risk management, retirement planning and estate planning.
RBC's financial planners primarily work with clients who, given the size and composition of their banking portfolios and assets, require more sophisticated financial guidance and expertise.
Bain-Thompson joined RBC Royal Bank in 1990 as a customer service representative. She has held progressively larger roles with the bank, including management trainee, personnel training officer and senior account manager.
During her 23-year tenure, she has gained broad financial services experience in the areas of investments, mortgages and loans.
Bain-Thompson has a bachelor of arts degree in business administration from Sojourner Douglas College and an associate of arts degree in business administration from The College of The Bahamas.
Kenny-Sands has seven and half years of banking experience, having started her RBC career as a mortgage specialist for RBC FINCO in 2010. In that role she prepared mortgage analysis and assessments and conducted financial planning and product presentations for clients.
Prior to joining RBC, Kenny-Sands worked for another international bank as a senior client account representative, gaining extensive knowledge of financial and investment products, and conducting credit analysis for both consumer loans and mortgages.
Kenny-Sands has a bachelor of science degree in technical management from DeVry University and an associate of arts degree from The College of The Bahamas in computer data processing.
"The discovery process we use at RBC allows our financial planners to gain a solid understanding of what is most important in their clients' lives, including their broader life goals," said Nathaniel Beneby, market head, personal banking, RBC Bahamas, Cayman and Turks and Caicos Islands.
"They use this information to develop detailed and tailored plans for achieving the clients' high-priority items, in the short, medium and long term."
"Financial planners have intimate knowledge of cutting-edge products and services available and provide ongoing advice to clients," added Bain-Thompson.
"We help clients to set realistic personal and financial goals and develop a comprehensive plan toward the achievement of those goals."
RBC Royal Bank sponsors gift wrapping booth at Marathon Mall to support Hands For Hunger
NASSAU, Bahamas - RBC Royal Bank is sponsoring the Hands for Hunger gift wrapping booth in the centre court at the Mall at Marathon during the holiday season. The gift-wrapping service will be available during mall hours from Saturday, December 7, through Tuesday, December 24, 2013, with all proceeds benefitting Hands for Hunger. Last year, this initiative helped raise more than $10,000 toward Hands For Hunger's mission and vision of reducing food waste and ending hunger on our island.
"RBC has long supported initiatives aimed at giving back directly to the people most in need in our community," said Mr. Nathaniel Beneby, Jr., Managing Director, RBC Royal Bank, Bahamas, Cayman and Turks and Caicos Islands. "This initiative is one that is especially important as many families look to Hands for Hunger during the holidays to enable them to make ends meet." Many RBC employees will be volunteering at the Hands for Hunger gift wrapping booth. Community members interested in volunteering for a four-hour shift can contact Hands for Hunger at (242) 327-1660.
"We are very grateful to RBC for its support," said Ms. Abigail Asgaralli, Executive Director Hands For Hunger. "RBC's involvement in our gift wrapping initiative will help to provide funding for our food rescue program, food security research and education programs."
This sponsorship is one of the many ways RBC is giving back to the community. RBC is also sponsoring several holiday events planned by the Salvation Army, including the 2013 Annual Christmas Community & Seniors Luncheon on December 18, 2013, from noon to 2:30 p.m., and a Children's Christmas Party for children in need on December 21, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. RBC staff members will also volunteer at these events. Community members interested in volunteering at either event may sign up at the Salvation Army Centre.
RBC branch closure to lead to job losses
A planned relocation and consolidation of the Paradise Island branch of the Royal Bank of Canada (Bahamas) will lead to staff redundancies, the bank has stated.
The branch will be consolidated with RBC's main branch on Bay Street as part of RBC's strategy to reconfigure its branch network to gain efficiencies within its operations.
"Like all businesses, we constantly evaluate our operations to ensure we continue to match our service capabilities with the needs of our customers," said Nathaniel Beneby, managing director, RBC Royal Bank, The Bahamas, Cayman and Turks and Caicos Islands.
"These decisions are part of RBC's strategy to better serve our clients, while operating more efficiently. We are fully committed to ensuring a smooth, uninterrupted transfer of our customers' bank accounts," Beneby added.
Clients of the Paradise Island branch are being advised by mail and/or in branch signage of the consolidation with RBC's main branch on Bay Street. They have been given the option to have their accounts automatically transferred to RBC's main branch or to transfer their accounts to any of RBC's nine convenient locations in New Providence. For added convenience to clients, an automatic banking machine will remain at the Paradise Island location for an extended period.
Safe deposit box renters will be contacted in due course with information about the relocation of their boxes.
Confirming that the closure of the Paradise Island branch will result in some job redundancies at that location, RBC said in its statement that it is committed to ensuring that all team members affected are "treated with respect, dignity and compassion". The bank said it will work with all impacted employees to find ways in which it can support their careers going forward, whether within RBC or elsewhere.
"We believe this consolidation of the Paradise Island branch with main branch Bay Street, will support the long-term sustainability of our operations in The Bahamas," said Beneby.
The bank declined to comment on how many staff would be affected by the closure.
RBC staff clean up Xanadu beach site
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- RBC Royal Bank Freeport staff recently left their desks behind to remove litter from the sands of Xanadu Beach. Several bags of waste were collected in just a few hours by 15 RBC staff volunteers. Located close to town, Xanadu Beach is a popular spot. Visitors and residents frequent the beach to enjoy the scenery or take a dip in the water.
Beach cleanup is an important element in maintaining healthy oceans which provide a safe environment for marine animals. RBC is committed to protecting local ecosystems and preserving natural resources. Last year RBC donated $7.4 million to environmental charities around the world. This obligation to environmental sustainability is an investment in the future of the planet.
Jillian Rolle-Butler, Operations Support Officer, RBC Royal Bank, and leader of the volunteer team, explained, "The clean-up effort was a success and had a positive impact on Xanadu beach. We just have to be better at keeping our shores free of debris." Mrs. Rolle-Butler also expressed her hope that the activity will set a good example, and encourage others to do the same.
"As part of our corporate citizenship we recognise that we have responsibilities not only towards our customers, employees and shareholders but also to the countries and communities in which we operate", said Mr. Nathaniel Beneby, Market Head, Personal Banking, for The Bahamas, Cayman and Turks & Caicos Islands. He continued, "Our staff volunteers take pride in these activities and we were very encouraged to see the positive impact that this initiative has had on Xanadu beach."
The clean-up initiative was supported by the RBC Day of Service Grant. The grant encourages and supports employees who respond to a community need by volunteering their free time and efforts to various charities. In addition to their volunteer initiatives, the RBC Day of Service Grant provides financial assistance to the organisations employees opt to work with. These organisations cover a broad range including: social, cultural and environmental. RBC celebrated Volunteer Week earlier this year and in its honour, the RBC Day of Service Grant program was established.
RBC Hosts Forum For Business Leaders
RBC Royal Bank hosted a forum in Nassau for directors of RBC's legal entities in the northern Caribbean.
RBC sends primary school student to summer camp
Valencia R. Richardson, a fifth grade student at Uriah McPhee Primary School, was the recipient of the RBC Innovative Science Summer Camp Scholarship.
Valencia was selected as the recipient by her school as a result of her stellar school record, including regular school attendance, academics and positive school spirit.
"My two weeks at Innovative Science Summer Camp was an exciting learning experience," said Richardson. "We learned how things around us work and about nature. The rocket blasting was great. Science camp was fun because it was hands-on. I thank RBC for the opportunity."
RBC Royal Bank sponsored the camp financially in the form of the scholarship that was awarded to Valencia as well as a contribution toward the camp's general expenses.
"We are proud to sponsor the Innovative Science Summer Camp," said Jan Knowles, RBC manager, public relations and corporate communications. "RBC firmly believes every child needs and deserves our complete commitment so they can be healthy in mind, body and spirit."
The mission of Innovative Science Summer Camp is to make science and learning about science a fun experience for children. Participants at the camp conducted experiments to test their hypotheses to scientific questions that they had always wanted to know the answers to. They learned how to recycle and what items are able to be recycled in The Bahamas. Campers also grew crystals and made designer candles, ice cream and goo. The camp culminated with a parents' day, during which parents were invited to see what the students learned during the camp. During parents' day, each child made a presentation explaining how he or she formed a project hypothesis and the research he or she undertook to test the hypothesis.
"Science education and the important role it plays in the development of children usually takes a back seat to reading and math," said Sheena Davis, president of Innovative Science. "Although these subjects are crucial, the role science plays in the educational development of children needs to be acknowledged. Everything we do on a daily basis involves science -- from breathing to growing our food. Science education fuels the natural curiosity that children have and provides them not only with a potential future career, but valuable critical thinking skills that they will use throughout all of life."
Davis said in a global economy where innovation provides a competitive edge, science education is important to the advancement of children.
She thanked RBC for its sponsorship of the camp and the scholarship that provided an opportunity for a child to grow and develop through science.
Innovative Science is run all year and provides after-school programs, in-class workshops, science-themed birthday parties, corporate fun days and environmental awareness exhibitions.
"Our summer camp and after-school program students have primarily come from the private school system, but this year, through the support of our scholarship donors, including RBC, we were able to host three students from the public school system," said Davis.


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Tonight: 7:30 at Galesburg's John Thiel Gymnasium. Sophomores start at 6. Twitter updates: SteveTappa_DA.
Saturday: Galesburg is off; Moline hosts the QC-Wheaton Shootout at Wharton Fieldhouse. The Maroons meet former Alleman coach Bob Szorc and Wheaton Warrenville South (5-13) in the day's last of three games at 7:30 p.m.
Starting lineups
Moline: G: Drew Owens, 6-0, Sr. (9.7 ppg, 4.0 rpg); Jed Wood, 6-0, Sr. (9.5, 2.2); & Tyler Biscontine, 5-10, Soph. (11.2, 1.7); F: Derrick Stabler, 6-4 Sr. (6.1, 3.1) & Brandon Vice, 6-6, Jr. (9.8, 7.0).
Galesburg: G: Travon Diggins, 5-10, Sr. (7.6 ppg, 2.8 rpg); Ethan Meeker, 6-0, Fr. (7.8, 1.4); & Carson Cheesman, 6-1, Sr. (0.8, 1.0); F: Grant Gibson, 6-2, Soph. (21.2, 6.7) & Ryan Carl, 6-5, Sr. (3.3, 3.0).
Why watch: The second half of the Western Big 6 Conference season tips off with Galesburg a game behind league-leader Quincy. The Silver Streaks scored a 63-53 win at Moline on Nov. 30 with Gibson enjoying game-highs in points (38) and rebounds (11). "We're in the mix, but we know if we want to stay in the conversation, we can't let down," Galesburg coach Mike Reynolds said. ... Sophomore Mitch Reeves, a starter since Christmas for the Maroons, is questionable with a shoulder injury suffered Wednesday during practice. Moline coach Jeff Schimmel said the trainers' diagnosis is a severe bruise, with Reeves unable to lift his arm above his shoulder despite icing the injury. ... Stabler re-enters the starting lineup for Moline, with Schimmel looking for increased bench contributions from Josh Larsen, Bryan Brinker and Tanner Logan. ... Both teams hosted Martin Luther King Tournaments last Saturday and Monday so this marks a short work week for each. ... Gibson already has eclipsed the 500-point mark for the season. Moline's top two scorers, Vice (216) and Owens (213), have yet to get their together.
Moline's Schimmel: "Find Grant Gibson. Those three words are all anybody needs to know. As if we didn't already know that before we played them last time, we have to find a way to limit him. He's going to get his share, but we can't let him get those rebounds and putbacks on top of that. Their place is always a tough place to play. We can't let (Gibson) make it any tougher."
Galesburg's Reynolds: "We beat Moline the first time around, but they're a lot better since then. Biscontine has added scoring for them, so they're not as prone to those long droughts that were plaguing them before. He also helps their team because he's allowed Owens and Wood to return to their natural positions on the wing, so their flow is a lot better. They're balanced and dangerous. I wouldn't be surprised if they're the team that goes 4-1 in the second half."
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Deemed questionable were star cornerback Joe Haden (hip), linebacker Paul Kruger (back) and defensive lineman Ahtyba Rubin (ankle).
Defensive lineman Desmond Bryant (wrist), tight end Jordan Cameron (ankle, shoulder), defensive back Tashaun Gipson (shoulder), offensive lineman John Greco (knee), linebacker Eric Martin (personal), defensive back Buster Skrine (thumb), running back Ben Tate (finger) and offensive lineman Joe Thomas (rest) have been all ruled probable for Sunday.
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Enjoy exceptional cleaning and fabric care with a washer that combines the
best of both worlds. Colors stay vibrant with the Whirlpool® Cabrio®
top load washer because it uses Adaptive Wash technology and five different
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Affordable and dependable
So far we have loved this new washer. Our favorite feature is the delayed wash timer. My wife loves this as it doesn't leave our clothes smelling when left in the washer all day...Read complete review
So far we have loved this new washer. Our favorite feature is the delayed wash timer. My wife loves this as it doesn't leave our clothes smelling when left in the washer all day while at work after a morning wash. This way they are instead washed right before you get home. For those who own a king bed this size or larger was recommended to fit linens in, and we've appreciated it for that reason. The wash times are a bit longer than we're used to, but that isn't a big deal (especially with the delayed wash option). Our only concern is moving the item in the future with the glass top. We love being able to see inside the unit, but at the same time wish the door came off for moving. The people who installed it tipped us off that it's best to pull out the soap dispenser drawer when not in use to keep it from gunking up.
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We have had the Cabrio Ecoboost washer for 3 years now, and have nothing but problems with it for the last 2 years. The machine has so many glitches. For starters it chooses...Read complete review
We have had the Cabrio Ecoboost washer for 3 years now, and have nothing but problems with it for the last 2 years. The machine has so many glitches. For starters it chooses what temperature the water will be REGARDLESS of what it is set at, most of the time it uses scalding hot water. Secondly, it has a very difficult time on the spin cycle, the machine sounds like a car with bad transmission, takes a while to start up and you can hear it grind while it starts. Lastly, sometimes it doesn't even get all of the clothes wet! On several occasions I have taken clothes from the washer that were completely dry. We thought we had purchased a top of the line model, and three years in, we are in need of a new washer and dryer. We have had it repaired, and the technician laughed when he saw the model. He said the Cabrio model is very prone to board issues, and it will be a matter of time before we need the board replaced. Watching the machine, I can tell you why the board will be replace...because the washer washes everything on scolding hot, and the panel constantly has moisture on it. Poor design.
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Great size tub for large loads
By bdriver
from Chesterville, ON, Canada
Comments about Whirlpool Cabrio 3.8 Cu. Ft. High Efficiency Chrome Shadow Top Loading Washer:
Cleans well, uses minimum water, spins well. I like the option for "deep water washing" for heavy soil loads.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Works Well
By trilogy1
from KY
Very Efficent machine. Clothes of varing volumes and types are cleaned to my satisfaction.
This Machine Works
By Clean Clothes Mike
from Chicago, IL
About Me Heavy Duty User
Comments about Whirlpool 3.8CuFt. White Top Loading Washer:
Machine is GREAT. My wife and I were really nervous about a new fancy machine. We really just wanted an old fashioned machine, but after my mother got this model and recommended it, I figured it was worth a try.The first concern was the negative reviews about low water levels and damaging or not cleaning clothes. This is no longer a concern. Everything comes clean even clothe diapers. Yes the REALLY ICKY ONES. The cycle is longer than our old unit, but dry time is so quick due to the high speed speed. No time is lost in full wash & dry.With the glass lid you will be hypnotized. I have caught my wife literally starring into the machine for long periods of time. Ok I am guilty too.
I am enjoying the new washer. Much more sophisticated than previous
By Vonnie W
from Danville, CA, United States
I have had issues several times when the washer sensitivity has stopped during cycles and I've had to check the troubleshooting items to get it to re-start. I've guessed that it may have been too much HE detergent. That has been a little frustrating. On the whole, it does a nice job.
Fit nicely into my condo laundry space. Easy to operate.
By Anne H
from Vernon, CT, United States
Purchased in June for my move in July. Fit nicely into my condo laundry area. Easy to operate.
Best purchase in a long time!!!!
By tbird1951
from Evansville, Indiana, United States
We bought this to replace a Whirlpool about 12 years old. Always happy with the old model, but just thought we would replace with newer features. Unbelievable how simple it is to use. Some more expensive models have a lot more bells and whistles, but we liked the simplicity, yet new cycles, etc. Love how dry the items come out. Very easy to set and walk away.
ease of use
By lousal
from NH, United States
Reliable, energy saving, water reducing, bought with confidence in Whirlpool quality
Good Washer
By mlpal
from Houston, TX
This is my second washer w/out an agitator in the center. I owned previous washer for 22 years (amazing!) I purchased the whirlpool after a bad experience with another brand that needed repair 3x in 14 months. I like this washer but the cycles are sort of strange.... why do we need casual, normal, whites, superwash, deep water wash, etc.... I copied the chart and still refer it to try and figure out what cycle I need for each load. Compared to the previous HE washer, it is noisy but I don't let it bother me since at least I know it is working. I also like the drum size. It is a nice size and when the college kids are home in the summer you don't have to do a ton of laundry. The clothes are clean but I am not washing filthy athletic clothes as I have in years past. I would say it is a good product once you get used to the wide variety of cycles. I also purchased the extended warranty which I NEVER do ..... only because I figured it wouldn't break if I did.
Great Machine!!
By jerrydon
from Foresthill, MD
We love this machine. Would select this model again.
nice washer (except)
By undecided
from central new york
I bought this washer about 4 months ago. All features are great and it washes really well using as little water as possible. The only drawback of this washer is it makes a lot of noise when it washes. It is not a quite running machine.
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The Staff Resource Center offers professional development through a variety of resources. For your convenience, this database provides a compilation of these resources in multiple types.
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- Want to be happy? Be Grateful02/2014Articles and PublicationsThe one thing all humans have in common is that each of us wants to be happy, says Brother David Steindl-Rast, a monk and interfaith scholar. And happiness, he suggests, is born from gratitude. An inspiring lesson in slowing down, looking where you're going, and above all, being grateful.
- War on Multiple Fronts09/2014Articles and PublicationsThe University of Maryland University College needs to change to stay alive. But so far the university can only agree on what it doesn't want to change into.
- Welcome Home: Veterans on Campus Training01/2014Flex/PD - SpringMonday, Feb. 3, 2014: 1 PM - 5 PM. The Welcome Home training is a program for faculty and staff about the specific readjustment and mental health needs of student veterans.
- West Sac Campus Orientation - Fall 2014 Flex05/2014Flex/PD - FallAugust 21, 2014. Presented by Janet Lake & Gurpreet Bhatia. Orientation will include important information about the new semester and a refresher on using the smart equipment in the classroom.
- What Components Make Group Work Successful?03/2014Articles and PublicationsThomas Tomcho and Rob Foels decided to explore this question by looking at the research on group learning in the field of psychology, as reported in the journal Teaching of Psychology.
- What I Learned from Nelson Mandela02/2014Articles and Publications"In the cathedral of the wild, we get to see the best parts of ourselves reflected back to us." Boyd Varty, a wildlife activist, shares stories of animals, humans and their interrelatedness, or "ubuntu" -- defined as, "I am, because of you."
- What to Expect This November: Demographic Change and California's Shifting Political Landscape10/2014Flex/PD - FallOctober 29, 2014. 3:00pm - 4:00pm. The Sociology Club has invited UC Davis' Mindy Romero to SCC to talk about the changing demographics of California and how this shift will affect the political landscape. The timing of the presentation serves as a reminder for students to be politically engaged and active in the upcoming election. Please share this event information with students and encourage them to attend. Faculty and staff are also welcome.
- What Types of Support Do Adjuncts Need?05/2014Articles and PublicationsWith part-time faculty now the majority of instructors at most higher education institutions, it's important to provide them with the support they need to succeed. But what kind of support do they find most useful? The answer to this question can help administrators meet adjuncts' needs and make the best use of limited resources.
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- Who Gets to Graduate?05/2014Articles and PublicationsThe image of herself as a college student appealed to Vanessa Brewer but it was more than that; it was a chance to rewrite the ending to a family story that went off track 18 years earlier, when Vanessa's mother became pregnant with Vanessa.
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- Wordpress Network - Updated Training Videos03/2014Flex/PD - OnlinePLEASE COMPLETE (LINKED) ONLINE WORKSHOP EVALUATION FORM. For the new SCC website content editors— The WordPress Training Video page has been re-organized into categories to make it easier to find the videos you are looking for.
- Work 1 Hour, Walk 5 Minutes09/2014Articles and PublicationsSitting for eight or more hours a day can be deadly.
- Work Experience Education & Internship Program: Next Step Information09/2014Articles and PublicationsAn internship is a form of experiential learning, which offers you the opportunity to work in an entry-level, workplace-related position that relates to your major – "test the waters; is this what you want to do". It gives you a chance to gain valuable experience and make professional connections in your field of choice. Internships can be paid or unpaid, and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate your talent.
- Working With Students With Disabilities03/2014Flex/PD - OnlinePLEASE COMPLETE (LINKED) ONLINE WORKSHOP EVALUATION FORM. Join Dr. Gwyneth Tracy, Coordinator of Disability Services & Programs for Students as she addresses a variety of issues to consider when working with students with disabilities.
- Would They Play? Would They Learn? Finding the Sweet Spot between Games and Learning10/2014Articles and PublicationsWhat began as a routine summer workshop on incorporating games and game-like elements into instruction turned into the surprise of the summer; two weeks of fun and intense online game play by an engaged and committed cadre of faculty and staff who were working to apply the principles of gaming to their courses and student activities. I had planned to end the workshop with a two-week follow-up online game for participants, but I didn't seriously think anyone would do it.
- Write about Teaching & Learning for 9 Weeks Straight02/2014Articles and PublicationsA couple of the more traditional examples of professional development might include reading a book, sitting in a room full of educators discussing a particular topic, or traveling to a conference. Certainly, those are all ways we can learn to improve our craft.
- Writing Environments05/2014Articles and PublicationsWhen we write, we need periodically to rethink where, how and with whom we do so, suggests Nate Kreuter.