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Disability Action Strategy 2011-15
ISBN 978-1-921612-98-5 (PDF document)
ISBN 978-1-921612-99-2 (Booklet)
ISBN 978-1-74322-007-8 (Web document)
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Secretary's Foreword
I am pleased to present the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (the Department) 2011-2015 Disability Action Strategy (DAS).
The DAS sets out the Department's commitment and approach to the employment of people with disability. It has been developed through extensive consultation internally, as well as with the Australian Network on Disability and the Australian Public Service Commission.
One of the key messages of the DAS is the need for leaders in our workplace to foster a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace culture for people with disability.
As a Department, we have become more aware and committed to the many ways in which we can provide equal employment opportunities for people with disability. It is important that we play an active role in effecting their participation in our workforce and to ensuring they have access to our programs and services.
I thank the Disability Working Group which has contributed to the development of the DAS and encourage all staff to work together to achieve improved employment outcomes for people with disability.
Dennis Richardson
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) aims to be an Australian Public Service leader in bringing about an inclusive Australian society. To achieve this vision, the Department encourages the participation and contribution of people with disability to inform DFAT policies and will work together with stakeholders to make DFAT not just an employer of choice for employees with disability, but a model employer in the Australian Public Service.
The purpose of the Disability Action Strategy 2011-15 is to outline the actions that will develop and foster a disability-friendly workplace culture within the Department. It draws upon the National Disability Strategy 2010-2020 (NDS) that was launched by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) on 13 February 2011; the Australian Public Service Commission toolkit, Ability at Work: Tapping the Talent of People with Disability and the 2009 National Mental Health and Disability Employment Strategy published by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. It is informed by the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) and the MAC6 Report Employment of People with Disability in the APS.
DFAT is determined to be a leader in this field, and to utilise its unique presence in over 70 countries to enshrine the principles of a 'fair go' for all people with disability. Underpinning these strategies and actions will be a concerted effort to maximise to the greatest extent possible, the number of employees with disability, not just in the headquarters of DFAT in Canberra, but in our State, Territory and Passport Offices and overseas missions and posts.
In choosing a four-year plan the Department has identified 2015 as an appropriate mid-point in the life of the NDS to review and assess the Department's contribution to the achievement of the NDS goals. This will enable the Department to take stock of what has and has not worked in its disability strategy, so that a further five-year strategy can be developed through to 2020.
The DAS has been developed through extensive consultation, including with the Department's Workplace Relations Committee, as well as key external clients both within and outside the Australian Public Service.
The Department's commitment to employing people with disability is demonstrated in five key strategies. These are:
- Promote a workplace culture that is inclusive of diversity, understands the needs of employees with disability and values their contribution;
- Recruit and retain a diverse workforce inclusive of people with disability;
- Ensure people with disability have access to DFAT premises;
- Develop training and development opportunities that enable employees with disability to maximise their skills and their contributions in the workplace; and
- Ensure that sources of departmental information are accessible for people with disability, (e.g. disability-friendly web site).
The actions to achieve these strategies over the next four years are set out in the attached Disability Action Plan which links our strategies to targeted actions, timeframes, reportable performance measures and responsible line areas. The Departmental Executive will review progress against these performance measures annually. The Strategy and Action Plan will be made available on DFAT's website and registered with the Australian Human Rights Commission.
1. Promote a workplace culture that is inclusive of diversity, understands the needs of employees with disability and values their contribution.
Action | Performance Measure | Primary Responsibility | Timeline |
Raise awareness levels on benefits workplace diversity through information resources and outreach activities |
DFAT's culture reflects and embraces workplace diversity (reported in APSC State of the Service Report and DFAT Staff Survey) |
Workplace Diversity Unit |
Ongoing |
Ensure all staff are aware of the DAS |
Level of awareness of DAS in DFAT staff surveys |
Workplace Diversity Unit |
June 2011 |
Principles of reasonable adjustment are advised to employees and applied in the workplace |
Managers are aware of and apply the principles of reasonable adjustment for employees with disability (reported by employees in DFAT Staff Survey) |
Workplace Diversity Unit |
Ongoing |
Include Disability Employee representative on Workplace Relations Committee (WRC) |
Disability Employee Representative included on WRC |
Management Strategy, Conduct and Diversity Section |
June 2011 |
Include disability employment actions and statistics in Annual Reports |
Publication in Annual Reports |
Workplace Diversity Unit Staffing Branch |
Annual |
Develop and implement Disability Awareness Training Modules |
Implementation of Disability Awareness Training Modules |
Workplace Diversity Unit |
Ongoing |
Foster a workplace that provides a safe environment for people to disclose their disability through information available on disclosure on DFAT's careers internet page and intranet |
Number of people disclosing disability |
Workplace Diversity Unit Staffing Branch |
Ongoing |
Action | Performance Measure | Primary Responsibility | Timeline |
All job advertisements to encourage people with disability to apply |
All recruitment advertising reflects inclusive disability employment opportunities in DFAT Number of people with disability applying for advertised jobs |
Staffing Branch |
Ongoing |
All recruitment processes to include reasonable adjustments |
Reasonable adjustments incorporated into recruitment processes. Recruitment teams aware of Reasonable Adjustment Policy |
Staffing Branch |
Ongoing |
Recruitment information to be made available in disability-friendly formats |
Measure level of satisfaction with departmental recruitment information among disability job seekers |
Staffing Branch |
Ongoing |
Access APS-wide Disability Employment Programs, JobAccess and supported wage funding |
Employees who need support, receive it |
Workplace Diversity Unit Staffing Branch |
Ongoing |
Utilise Public Service Commissioner's Special Measures to recruit people with disability |
Number of instances where special measures utilised |
Staffing Branch |
Ongoing |
Establish internal Disability Employees Network (DEN) |
DEN contributes to promotion of diversity in DFAT and to development of policies that assist in the recruitment and retention of people with disability. |
Workplace Diversity Unit Disability Employment Network |
August 2011 |
Appoint senior managers to champion the inclusion of people with disability |
Announcement of Disability Champions Engagement of Disability Champions through interaction with Workplace Diversity Unit and disability related events |
Workplace Diversity Unit |
April 2011 |
Explore options to provide internships and cadetships for people with disability |
Development of internship/cadetship schemes |
Workplace Diversity Unit |
November 2011 |
Provide reasonable adjustment information on departmental intranet |
Information available on intranet Staff awareness of where to access information on Reasonable Adjustments |
Workplace Diversity Unit |
October 2011 |
Action | Performance Measure | Primary Responsibility | Timeline |
Develop a Premises Accessibility framework for use when negotiating all leases, purchasing of property and/or coordinating refurbishments in terms of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and Australian Building Codes |
Incorporation of framework into lease negotiations, property purchases and refurbishments Accessibility of Premises |
Overseas Property Office Senior Administrative Officers |
Ongoing |
OH&S, emergency evacuation and safety procedures to incorporate strategies for dealing with people with disability |
Annual review to confirm procedures incorporate strategies for dealing with people with disability Staff awareness of procedures |
Overseas Property Office Fire Wardens First Aid Officers OH&S officers Senior Administrative Officers |
Every October |
Action | Performance Measure | Primary Responsibility | Timeline |
Engage external consultant to assist identifying training and development opportunities for employees with disability |
Level of satisfaction among employees with disability regarding training and development opportunities |
Workplace Diversity Unit Staffing Branch |
Ongoing |
Managers of employees with disability to develop annual skills /training plan as part of performance management system |
Annual skills/training plans |
Managers and employees |
Ongoing- annually in March-May |
Encourage mentoring for employees with disability |
Each employee with disability has taken up offer of a mentor |
Disability Employees Network |
Ongoing- annually in March-May |
Action | Performance Measure | Primary Responsibility | Timeline |
Review and improve online information to help people with disability access DFAT services and information |
Online services comply with Government Online accessibility requirements Staff awareness of information available |
Information Management Division Consular, Public Diplomacy and Parliamentary Affairs Division Australian Passports Office |
Ongoing |
Develop guidelines to help the Departmental switchboard and Consular Emergency Centre respond to enquiries from people with disability accessing our services and staff for assistance |
Feedback regarding the disability-friendly service provided by the switchboard and Consular Emergency Centre |
Workplace Diversity Unit |
December 2011 |
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Titleist.com is on-site at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club in Grand Blanc, Michigan for the 51st edition of the Buick Open, a tournament that dates back to 1958. The Titleist Tour Van has been buzzing with even more activity than usual, as this is the first week that it is carrying the next generation AP1, AP2, CB and MB irons that are scheduled to be introduced to the marketplace this fall.
Several players (Greg Chalmers, Derek Fathauer, Bill Haas, Stephen Leaney, Marc Leishman, Darron Stiles, Kevin Na) worked with the new irons on the range for the first time, while others, including Tom Pernice, Jr. (New AP2), Colt Knost (New CB) and Johnson Wagner (New CB) played a practice round with them and decided to put them in the bag this week.
Longtime Titleist Brand Ambassador Brad Faxon, who is also in the field this week, was actually the first to play the New AP2 irons in competition two weeks ago, when he posted his best finish of the year at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. A set of the New AP1 irons were also played in competition for the first time in Milwaukee, and will also be in that player's bag this week in Michigan.
Improvements to the new AP2 irons have resulted in better feel as well as improved shot control and ground contact. The new AP1 irons offer better feel, more forgiveness, and an improved shape, particularly in the short irons. Look for more sets to be put into play in the coming weeks, and be sure to check back here and on Titleist.com for the latest information on all Titleist products.
For now, be sure to check out the slide show for more information from the Buick Open.
A lot of activity is taking place this week in the Titleist Tour Van.
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PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE! Tell me both the CB and MB will available in LEFTY. My old 731PMs are ready to retire.
Titleist33 wrote on August 11, 2009 at 4:08PM
Thank you Josh for asking that question! I wanted to ask that same question. Will Titleist make the MB available for lefties? I REALLY, REALLY, hope so. I really loved the 690 mb and hopefully can make the switch.
Titleist33 wrote on August 11, 2009 at 11:08PM
How are the AP2 2007 in durability?? Also is it possible to become a Titleist staff member as a sophomore in high school? Because my friend caddied at a pro am for a Titleist staff member named Kyle Stanley, he told my friend that he had been with Titleist since sophomore year in high school. Any info on this? Would be really helpful.
Titleist33 wrote on August 12, 2009 at 4:08AM
What are the differences in the new AP2s? From what I can tell, the new ones look just like the ones I have...except for the paint fill on the cavity plate. The reason I ask is, I have beat my short irons to death practicing at home and I need to replace them.
Titleist33 wrote on August 12, 2009 at 3:08PM
Thanks, I'm always here to help Titleist, I've already coverted 6 of my playing partners to AP2's!
Titleist33 wrote on August 12, 2009 at 7:08PM
I was wondering what sets are going to offer a 2 iron? I would guess the MB's and CB's
Titleist33 wrote on August 13, 2009 at 1:08AM
what do the new scttys look like. like a 009? button back? and how much will they be?
Titleist33 wrote on August 13, 2009 at 3:08AM
why did sctty decide to torch the califonia line? and will they be avaible in newport 2?
Titleist33 wrote on August 13, 2009 at 4:08AM
are the new CB like the older models. for example the 695 cb etc
Titleist33 wrote on August 13, 2009 at 5:08AM
I was wondering if the new MB irons are available to demo and get fit for at the TPI in late August? What is the main difference between the new MB and the ZM irons? I have noticed that it is missing the Z Muscle design, and the MB shares more attributes with the 690s, which by the way are the best irons made in the history of golf!!!!!
Titleist33 wrote on August 13, 2009 at 6:08PM
I am now beginning my search for new irons. Been playing my 704 cb's for a long time now. Very excited to try hitting these. Have tried other brands, but there is something about Titleist irons I love. The alignment and feel are unmatched in my opinion. Not to mention that even the newer irons of other brands still don't go as far as my "old" 704s. Looking forward to getting these in my hands. They look SWEET!
Just ordered a set of AP2 irons. I tried them on Tuesday and found them to be incredible, can't wait to get them. Had the full custom fit with my local professional. They were slightly more than i set out to pay, but when comparing them i couldnt have gone for anything else. Finishing them off with two Vokey wedges.
Titleist33 wrote on August 14, 2009 at 5:08PM
yeah i hope so too
Can you please explain the differences between cast and forged irons, and what sort of handicap each applies to? thanks
Titleist33 wrote on August 15, 2009 at 2:08AM
Hi Titleist Golf Clubs-
Can I team the mb irons with the cb irons?
for example: pw-8 iron of the MB-Irons and then 7-3 iron of the CB Irons?
would be nice!!!:)
Titleist33 wrote on August 16, 2009 at 6:08PM
I found the best way to get increased swingweight is, go to a Golf Pride Dual Durometer LITE grip. They can be found online...Golfworks. They add 3 points to swingweight, because it's a 39 gram grip.
Titleist33 wrote on August 18, 2009 at 2:08PM
AP1 is cast, versus forged for AP2. AP1 is also going to be larger and more forgiving than AP2, with AP2 offering slightly more workability. We recommend working with an authorized Titleist FittingWorks partner later in the year when the new clubs become available for fitting to test your current AP2s against the new AP1s.
Titleist33 wrote on August 18, 2009 at 11:08PM
CB will be the only model to offer a 2-iron.
All of the new iron models will be available for left-handed golfers.
Complete product details will be available on Titleist.com in early fall. Design changes to AP2 focused on improving the feel of all irons as well as turf interaction of the short irons.


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Would you be interested in converting your stock grille to a satoshi???
Don't want to bother with epoxy, bondo, or sandpaper & spray paint to do this:
I have looked into the possibility of manufacturing a pre-built inner grille that would replace the stock one and have the satoshi surround already done.
This will be a vacuum formed molded piece that will be a direct replacement of your stock center inner grille.
I have a connection to a local manufacturing plant and they have agreed to create this satoshi insert.
I'll only do this if I can offer them for $100 or less...and I now know that the final pricing for the insert itself will be no more that $95
(several details still need to be worked out with materials, but I'm confident in making this statement)
I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a base model grill which is now on my truck:
As KPT so wisely figured out on his own, I am using my own Satoshi Grill as the Prototype for the build:
As you can see this insert WILL NOT have the Stock triangles built in. IF this is a game-changer for you then read no further.
I will separate the two sections tomorrow and deliver the Prototype to the manufacturer on Tuesday 3/22/11
1. I am Planning on offering Mesh to complete the grilles. 3-4 different styles based on what I can get from a local supplier.(meeting on 3/21) Looking at pricing for this Mesh at around $30-$40 to complete the insert (based on my own build experience)
2. I am planning on offering ON A LIMITED BASIS reduced depth inserts form those with lighting or URD TCAI fitment issues. (upcharge due to labor involved) $ ***TBD***
3. I will begin a new Thread Titled " Satoshi Insert Group Buy". The first production run will be for 50 inserts.
4. Actual Manufacturing process will take 7-14 days once the mold is created from the prototype and final sample of end product is approved and installed by me.
Guys & Gals, I'm really going out on a limb here to make this happen and plan on investing several thousand dollars in bringing this to a reality.
I am basing this off of the fact that in one week over 200 TW members showed interest in this concept and have been very supportive.
I will not be asking for ANY $ up front. (Thanks, but don't offer)
End Result: A Satoshi Mod that can be done with your own grill in just an hour or so for a great price!
Thank you!
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Mootools vs Mootools-core/more conflict.
I'm currently trying to make a contact form using mootools FormCheck and mootools Form.Send in conjunction with each other.
Each one will function correctly individually, but once I have all three:
mootools.js (required by form.send)
mootools-more.js (required by FormCheck)
mootools-core.js (required by FormCheck)
linked in my header, the form.send becomes dominant and my formcheck doesn't function at all.
I'm specifically using form.send so that I can post a success (or failure) message without reloading the contact page. I'm using FormCheck - obviously to check that required fields are filled out.
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I'm finding this tea quite bitter, first and second infusions. I thought I let the first infusion go too long, so I reduced the time, but the bitterness is still there. It's still drinkable, and I'll keep going as long as the leaves keep giving.
Both infusions brew up really dark, like coffee, and it is strong. The first infusion was earthy and bitter. I did pick up dates too.
Infusion two is earthy and bitter, with a bit of nuttiness.
Because of the bitterness, it's not really a favourite of mine, but for now it's keeping me warm on this really cold day.
Thanks for sharing Cameron B!
I've already reviewed this tea once before, but I'm drinking it again this morning while watching the snow fall.
Not that I've tried many pu'erhs (hoping to change that for 2015), but of the ones I have, this is my favourite. Upfront notes of spice, with an underlying earthiness and maybe some autumn leaves. As the cup cools the mushrooms become prominent.
A sample that was shared by Dexter – thank you!
This is the last of the sample that Dexter sent my way, and I'll probably order more soon, 'cos it's just so good.
So far I've done three solid steeps, and I'm gonna go for another in a minute. Nutty, creamy, and a bit of chocolate. Steep two, I'll admit, I added a bit of creamer, just to see and it turned into delicious sweet milk chocolate.
Thanks Dexter for sharing!
This morning started off gray and dreary, and now it's snowing. Thought I'd get me some sunshine in a cup.
I like this so much! It's so creamy and lemony. Sweet lemon, like pie. Not tart at all. I am really gonna miss you.
Thanks for the sample Dexter!
The fist time I brewed this one up (yesterday) I didn't realize it was an oolong. I thought it was a black tea. Had I looked at the leaves more closely I would have realized that right away. I wondered why it brewed up so pale. I didn't realize until I cleaned out the infuser and saw the leaves…oops.
I recall picking up the nutty notes and a bit of tang that was the citrus coming through.So today I was when I did the sipdown, I was more prepared about it being an oolong. To me this is till more nutty than citrus. Yesterday it was a vague nutty flavour, but today I found the almond flavour. The citrus peeped through occasionally.
A pleasant cup for a dreary afternoon. Thanks for the sample Cameron B!
I've hoarded my last little bit of this, because I was afraid I'd never be able to try it again after finishing it off. But I see on the Verdant site that they've blended it again, so another sip down.
Now I just need to figure out if I'm gonna order an obscene amount or just a moderately obscene amount. I still haven't decided.
Many thanks to Cameron B for providing the sample!
I got this tea in my first swap with Dexter. I have so many tea's from Dexter that I need to get to…This, however, is a quick and easy sipdown.
The flavour has faded somewhat, but I'm still getting some of the cappuccino notes. The caramel crunch flavour is not apparent, but that's probably because I've had the sample for quite a while. I remember getting all of the flavours the first time I tried it.
Anyway, I enjoyed it while I had it, but moving on. Thanks for the sample Dex!
This tea came my way a long time ago from JustJames. I've been avoiding it, because I generally do not enjoy floral teas. But I finally thought it was time to sip it down, so that's what this morning's cup is about – the sipdown.
When I opened the packet (a couple of days ago), I remember how sweet it smelled, almost like candy. I was a little worried. After brewing though, the candy-like sweetness toned down. I had a few cups prior to this sipdown, but wasn't able to note it.
Today's cup was lightly floral, followed up by sweet hay. For a non-floral tea drinker, I find this one is actually pretty good. But, I can only handle 2 steeps, and then I'm done.
For me, this is only ok, but that's because I have different tea preferences. Although I can see the appeal for those who do enjoy jasmine tea.
Thanks for the sample JustJames!
I was little worried about this one, because the brewing aroma was quite floral. I'm not really a fan of floral type tea's. Sure, my initial sip was quite floral, but I didn't give up on it. As the cup cooled I found those creamy buttery notes that I enjoy so much in milk oolongs. The floral notes took a back seat as the cup cooled.
Steep two was even less floral, but the butter notes were still very present. The peach notes came through as well once the cup cooled down.
I'm surprised at how much I enjoyed this cup, despite the initial heavy floral aromas. Thanks to Cameron B for the sample!
The last time I reviewed this tea, I was on the fence about it. sometimes I love it, and other times it's just meh. tonight I love it. my house guest said it smells like popcorn, I see why he would think that.
Brews up nice and dark, with a weighty mouth feel. I haven't tried rice pu'er from any other company, so I don't how it compares. But, when the mood strikes for a starchy type tea, this one hits the spot.


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Last weekend I was down in London for my birthday. Now, just outside of London, and to the north, there is a place called Serge Hill. It's set at a high point above the Hertfordshire countryside, and it's where I spent a lot of my childhood with my very oldest friend, Rose (she is now an artist: buy her paintings).
While I was there, The Barn at Serge Hill was hosting its first festival of garden literature, and if that's not a combination of all your favourite things in one weekend then you and I might not get along so well.
The programme of events (a play about Constance Spry, a history of the rose in literature, a garden writing competition) was lovely, but the star of the show was really the garden. It's the personal garden of Tom Stuart-Smith, who has designed precisely all of the world's most beautiful gardens. So it's a bit special.
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Are there passive solar designs that have large north side windows?
Our land has spectacular bluff view, which we want to enjoy from inside, so having some large windows facing the bluff are a desirable feature for our future home plans. Unfortunately the bluff faces NORTH. We would like to use passive solar design, but from what I have read, windows need to be kept to a minimum on the north. What can we do to maximize solar heat gain without sacrificing our view?
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Facing a similar situation, my thoughts are: Use windows facing south for solar gain and accept the loss of heat on the north. Make the north facing windows "fixed" , less tall and more wide to maximize the "view" while minimizing the heat loss. Well fitted "cellular" shades that are kept closed overnight can help further reduce the heat loss from all windows..
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I agree with Jerry - we've faced this problem in houses we've built. You need to get creative and make decisions on the bare minimum amount of glazing you think you need to capture the views.
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One final point: make sure that those north-facing windows are triple-glazed units with the lowest possible U-factor.
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Has anyone ever used quick disconnects for air systems (like this House of Tools - Interchange 1/4" Quick Coupler - Air Tools & Compressors Air Accessories Fittings & Couplers - Item Description) on their CO2 manifold? My biggest worry would be that they don't quite seal properly and lead to excessive leakage. I was hoping to use these quick disconnects along with isolation valves to make adding and subtracting kegs from the system easier. Any thoughts? Cheers, Greg
I use one between my tank/reg and the chest freezer and it works fine with no leaks.
I have also used them and they have worked great. Mine did not leak. The pictures are small but this is what I used. They come in handy from time to time.
If you are worried about leaks, simply put a Shutoff valve between the Manifold and the quick connect, and shut the line off when it is disconnected. dp


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Covers the atomic nucleus and the definition of isotopes.
Reviews the components of the nucleus of an atom and the definition of isotope.
Practice Isotopes and Nuclear Stability questions
This is an activity for students to complete while reading the Isotopes Concept
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Post-game breakdown: Cincinnati
Well, that was a complete dud. UConn never led and played poorly for most of the game, losing 70-58, at Fifth Third Arena.
Senior Shabazz Napier became the first UConn basketball player in five years to win a conference player of the year award on Wednesday.
Napier received the American Athletic Conference's top player honor during an awards luncheon at the Gibson Guitar Factory in Memphis. Hasheem Thabeet is the last Husky to claim the prize, sharing the Big East award with Pittsburgh's DeJuan Blair in 2009.
He learned that he won on Sunday.
"I was just surprised," Napier said. "Coach (Kevin) Ollie called me and I was just waking up."
During his acceptance speech, Napier paid a heart-felt tribute to his mother, Carmen Velasquez, who was in the audience.
"I want to thank my mother for all the sacrifices she made to better my life," Napier said. "As a single mother with three children growing up in the inner city, she had all the excuses and reasons to give up, but never did."
Napier also thanked a long list of people, including the AAC coaches, his teammates, his coaching staff, team trainer James Doran, strength and conditioning coach Travis Illian and the team managers.
"I know this is an individual award, but my teammates would be the first to tell you that I have no interest in individual accolades," Napier said, "because I know nothing is done without them. … I'd rather our team be No. 1 than myself."
Napier beat out Cincinnati's Sean Kilpatrick and Louisville's Russ Smith in a tight player of the year race.
He leads the Huskies in scoring (17.8 points), rebounding (6.0), assists (5.2), steals (1.8) and minutes played (34.8).
"It's just remarkable the things that he does on a day-to-day basis…," coach Kevin Ollie said. "I couldn't ask for a better leader and a better point guard than Shabazz Napier."
Kilpatrick, who received the sportsmanship award, didn't hide his disappointment about failing to win the player of the year.
"Of course, there's some type of disappointment," Kilpatrick said. "You've got to use it as motivation. It's going to be 20 times worse for a lot of people now."
Other AAC award winners:Cincinnati's Mick Cronin, coach;Memphis forward Austin Nichols, rookie;Cincinnati's Justin Jackson, defender; Michael Dixon, Jr., Memphis, sixth man; Temple's Jimmy McDonnell, scholar-athlete; Louisville's Montrezl Harrell, most improved.
Napier also was named to the United States Basketball Writers Association All-American first team on Wednesday. Smith also was on the first team and Kilpatrick made second team.
UConn opens the AAC tournament on Thursday, facing Memphis in the quarterfinals at approximately 9:30 p.m. at FedExForum.
Check out the attached video to hear more from Napier about his award.
Well, that was a complete dud. UConn never led and played poorly for most of the game, losing 70-58, at Fifth Third Arena.
Senior Ryan Boatright knows what's at stake in the final 12 regular season games, starting with tonight's action at Cincinnati at Fifth Third Arena.
UConn enters today's game sitting in fifth place in the American Athletic Conference.Tulsa (7-0) and SMU (7-1) are pulling away from the pack.
UConn has had issues putting teams away this season. It happened again on Thursday.
UConn begins an important two-game homestand tonight with an American Athletic Conference game against Central Florida.
After its latest damaging loss, UConn faces a long, hard road to qualify for the NCAA tournament.
UConn didn't lose its seventh game last season until March 8.The Huskies (9-6) are trying to avoid suffering their seventh defeat tonight at Stanford.
UConn suffered a major letdown against Tulsa on Tuesday night. Almost nothing went right for the Huskies, who were simply out-played and out-worked for the first time in recent weeks.
Remember when UConn's big conference games used to be against Syracuse and Georgetown?
UConn is heating up at the right time.The Huskies scored an important 62-56 victory over Cincinnati today before a sold-out XL Center crowd of 15,564.
It's too early in the season to place today's game in the must win category.
UConn is one of four American Athletic Conference teams still without a conference win heading into tonight's game against South Florida at the Sun Dome.
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William ''Bud'' Miley |
Gen.Miley was born 26 Dec. 1897, at Fort McArthur, California, the youngest child of Brevet Lt. Col. John D. Miley and Sara M. Miley. His background was U.S. Army for five generations with both grandfathers being West Point graduates as were his father, brother, uncle, and son. General Miley graduated from West Point in June, 1918. While a cadet, he was a national intercollegiate champion as a tumbler, as well as on the rings and parallel bars. Immediately upon graduation, he joined the First Division in France. There followed a succession of military assinments, one of which was PMS & T at Mississippi State College. Starkville, Mis., where he married Miss Julia A. Sudduth. He also had duty at Langley Field, VA, returned to West point as Director of Athletics. Infantry duty followed in Panama and Fort Sam Huston, Texas and the Philippine Islands. In 1940, the then Major Miley was ordered to organize and command the first U.S. Army parachute unit, the 501st Parachute Battalion and was promoted to Lt. Col. Shortly thereafer, he organized and commanded the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, which was the first airborne regiment formed. Gen. Miley was then ordered to Camp Clairborne, Louisiana, to be Assistant Division Commander of the 82nd Airborne Division, which was being organized. Early in 1943, Gen. Miley coordinaded the activation of the 17th Airborne Division at Camp Mackall, N.C., and commanded it through training and combat in World War II. After the war, he commanded the 11th Airborne Division in Japan and Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He organized and was Director of Joint Airborne/Troop Board that formulated future airborne/parachute plans, techniques, organisations, equipment, and doctrine. He was Comander, U.S. Army, Alaska, and retired in 1955 while Chief of Staff, Continental Army Command, Fort Monroe, VA. After retimerend he joined the brokerage concern of Merill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, and Beane. After a second retirement in 1976, he mowed to Starkville, Misisippi. The members of the 17th Airborne Division Association are proud to salute our commander, Major General William M. Miley


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Special liturgy atones for outbreak of 'The Great War'
(RNS) A newly commissioned liturgy to commemorate the centennial of World War I is as much about atonement as it is about remembrance.
(RNS) A newly commissioned liturgy to commemorate the centennial of World War I is as much about atonement as it is about remembrance.
(RNS) Thursday's service marked nearly a year since a massacre took 26 lives at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. Americans from a spectrum of faiths prayed, sang and testified about a gun violence epidemic they said is poisoning the nation's soul.
WASHINGTON (RNS) The Washington National Cathedral is a cavernous, hard-to-heat space, but the atmosphere was warm and intimate Wednesday as Nelson Mandela was honored for his struggle against apartheid.
WASHINGTON (RNS) Borrowing a page from the storied cathedrals of Europe that charge admission to tourists, Washington National Cathedral hopes the estimated $300,000 in annual ticket sales can help restore the building to its original glory.
WASHINGTON (RNS) As the government shutdown enters its second week, some religious groups are starting to feel the pinch, and they're also finding ways to reach out.
In honor of the victims at the Washington Navy Yard shooting on Monday, Sept. 16, the Washington National Cathedral Choir of Girls sing the Navy hymn, "Eternal Father, strong to save".
(RNS) A 58-year-old woman was arrested after two chapels in the Washington National Cathedral were defaced with green paint Monday (July 29) afternoon.
WASHINGTON (RNS) The storied Washington National Cathedral will receive $100,000 to help pay for inspection and repair of its nave's vaults following a rare East Coast earthquake that hit the Washington area in 2011.
(RNS) Four landmark houses of worship in the nation's capital are competing for preservation cash in a campaign launched Wednesday (April 24) by American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
WASHINGTON (RNS) President Obama started his second term with a traditional worship service and a challenge to work towards healing the nation's divides.


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This beautiful, recently constructed home is situated on 14 wooded acres adjacent to Netarts Bay with over an acre of lawn and flower beds. The setting is one of a kind. Deer, elk, hummingbirds and other wildlife frequent the area on a daily basis.
Relax with your friends and/or loved ones in your house at Whiskey Creek. It comfortably sleeps 13 adults, but up to 23 can sleep in a casual setting. The home features five bedrooms and other semi-private sleeping areas, two large gathering areas, large deck, covered front porch and private deck off the master bedroom; a great value for a large group such as a family reunion or corporate retreat.
Just 90 minutes from Portland; great restaurants, secluded beaches and non-commercialized surroundings. Cape Meares Lighthouse, Cape Lookout State Park, Sand Lake and Cape Kiwanda are nearby attractions. Netarts Bay provides clamming, crabbing, fishing and boat rental. Nightlife is just 45 minutes south at Lincoln City's Chinook Winds Casino. Tillamook is just 11 miles to the east and has theaters, bowling, golf and more.
Keywords: Bay View, Coast, House, WiFi, Family Friendly, Weddings
Steve Matiaco owns Forest Hills Builders and has been building in the valley and on the coast for twelve years. When he came across this property, the view was what caught his eye. He purchased the property, cleared a portion of it and carefully constructed the home where it would capture the panoramic view of Netarts Bay and the surrounding mountains. In 2013, Jim & Dawn Fazio of Moscow, Idaho, joined Steve as partners. Steve manages the property and his family are the primary grounds-keepers. All enjoy the peaceful setting, panoramic views and nearby coastal features.
The Owner purchased this house in 2007
If you are a first-time visitor, you will especially appreciate the notebook in the kitchen. It shares some of the owners' favorite places to visit nearby, complete with detailed directions. There is other information ranging from how to dig clams to who to contact under any circumstance. And enjoy walks on our private, half-mile nature trail through a mature spruce and hemlock forest. Guide booklets are in the house for your use.
Birding, Crabbing boat rentals with crab pots, Clamming, Hang Gliding, Quilting, Archery, Cheese Sampling, Blimp Hangars, Bowling, Roller Skating, Art Galleries, Cape Meares Lighthouse Tours, Octopus Tree. All of these are within approx 10 miles radius. Some are offered seasonally.


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The Right Way to Ask Questions in the Classroom
Updated 10/2013
Have you ever thought about how silly we teachers can be? When we get in front of students, we present ourselves to be the ones with all the answers, and then after we talk to the students, we start asking questions as if we don't know anything we just talked about. No wonder students get confused!
The Goal of a Question
On a more serious note, as teachers, we need to come to grips with the fact that we really do not know everything, and there is no reason to assume that the students know nothing. But perhaps the most important question to ask is, "What does a teacher asking questions of a class expect the class to learn from the questioning process?"
There are a number of things to consider in this scenario. Some teachers might answer that the reason to ask questions is to check for understanding, which benefits the teacher more than the student. Ostensibly, after we have taught a principle or concept, we could ask, "Does everybody understand?" Even though we all realize that students not answering -- or even answering in the affirmative -- may not really understand, we still ask it. Are we aware of how many times we ask this useless question during a day of teaching?
What we really end up telling the students when we ask this sort of question is, "Ok, here is your last chance. If you don't ask any questions, then you understand completely, and I am free to go on to the next subject. Because I asked this fair question, and gave you a fair chance to answer, I am absolved from any lack of understanding on your part."
The fallacy with this thinking is that sometimes the students do not understand that they do not understand, and if they do not know what they do not know, there is no way that they can ask a question about it.
The other element about this question is that it is a yes-or-no question, and we all know it's all too easy to guess what answer the teacher wants to hear, and does not push the students into the higher-order-thinking stratosphere.
How do we then go about appropriately checking for understanding?
We ask specific questions! Great, you may be saying, but how do we do that?
Typically, these are the questions that are thrown out to the class as if they were tantalizing treats to be snatched up by all of the eager students. The reality is far different.
Classroom Observations
If we look at the dynamics of any classroom, it doesn't take more than a week for students to figure out who is smart, who is not, and who doesn't care. What is worse, studies show that after fourth grade, students know how they are perceived and play their roles accordingly. So, here comes one of those hook-laden questions bobbing about the classroom: "Class, if you could stretch string from here to the moon, how many balls of string would it take?"
The students who know they are not smart are not going to take the bait, and neither will the students who do not care. This leaves the smart kids as the only ones interested in answering, and almost before the question is finished, they have their hands up with an answer, right or wrong. The other two groups of kids are perfectly fine with this routine. Most likely, they will complacently say to themselves, "Let them answer the questions so I don't have to."
A teacher may defend this practice because the motivated student who answers will help the whole class to learn the answer. That might be true if the whole class were listening, but, when the teacher starts pacing the room and stops to ask a question, if the students know that the question will be open to the entire class, then most likely two-thirds of the class will not even pay it any attention and continue doodling or daydreaming.
I spent the day as a first grader, a third grader, a fifth grader, a sixth grader, and a ninth grader. I followed these students to all their classes. One astounding thing that I discovered is that some students went through a whole day -- maybe even weeks and months -- and never answered a single verbal question!
Once again, I ask, do we realize how many general questions we throw to the air in the course of a class period? We would be astounded at the results if we simply assigned a student to tally how many of these questions we actually ask each class period. Old habits are hard to break, but the students would love to help you break this one.
Let's say we notice this problem and decide something has to change. "Jeffry, What do John the Baptist and Kermit the Frog have in common?" Several hands slowly recede and all eyes are on Jeffry. Well, some eyes are on Jeffry. The rest of the students just breathed sighs of relief that their names were not called. The question asked is not their problem, and neither is the answer.
Some teachers may say that while Jeffry is thinking of the answer, the rest of the students are, too. Wouldn't that be nice? Once again, maybe one-third of the students are thinking about an answer, but the rest are just glad it wasn't them.
So, how do teachers ask a question the right way?
A Simple, Effective Approach
Most of us have been exposed to the questioning strategies researched by Mary Budd Rowe. She proposed that teachers simply ask a question, such as "What do you call it when an insect kills itself?" pause for at least three seconds, and then say a student's name: "Sally." By doing this, all the students will automatically be thinking about an answer and only after another child's name is said will they sigh in relief because they were not chosen.
Creative teachers accompany this technique with a system to make sure that every child gets to answer questions in a random fashion. If it is not random, then once they answer a question, they think they have answered their one question and are done for the day. I did some online research on questioning and found these questioning and discussion resources from UMDMJ useful.
So, if we are not planning to use total physical response (TPR) to have all the students answer questions at the same time, then at least we should be asking a question, pausing for three seconds and then saying a student's name in order to get the most effect out of questions. However, if we are satisfied with only some students paying attention and learning in our classrooms, then we can continue as usual.
Any questions?
What innovative strategies do you use to make sure every student gets a chance to ask and answer questions?
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It was so interesting to read Ben's entry, because this is something the staff at my school has been talking about this year. I agree that the old traditional way of asking questions is probably just a waist of time for all the students except for the one that was called on. I also like to use the think-pair-share method in my classroom. This allows all students to have time to come up with an answer and then share it with a partner. This allows me the opportunity to walk around and hear many students thinking or answers to one question. However I am not always good at using the nontraditional ways to have students respond to a question. This article, once again, is a reminder to me that I have got to find different ways to get students activly involved in their learning.
Wow! This article has inspired me to change my delivery in the classroom. When questioning my students, I will allow them to respond in writing, This will enable all of my studnets to respond comfortably. Also, it will provoke my "eager beavers" to wait patiently for their classmates to respond
It is very easy to fall into the trap of asking these sorts of silly questions. I am not even in the classroom full time yet and I find myself asking these sorts of questions when I do have the opportunity to work with students. Since I am still in school I hope to remedy this issue before I become a teacher, and this article really helped me to see which questions are good to ask and which ones are bad. Thanks for this!
I really struggled with waiting long enough for it to be effective with my middle and high school students. I finally did two things that really made a difference. First, I enlisted my students to help me. I explained what I was doing and why and I asked them to help keep me on the right track by reminding me when I began to forget to wait. Second, I actually held my hand up and counted to five on my fingers to make it very clear what I was doing and how long they would have to wait. No hands were allowed up until I got to five. If someone put their hand up too soon, I stopped counting. If I wanted a long "thinking time", I counted slowly. If I needed only a short time, I counted fast. The quality of responses increased immediately and the classroom environment changed -- more and different kids were participating.
When I was a classroom teacher, I tried to vary my questioning strategies. Sometimes I called on those who raised their hands; sometimes it was those who didn't. Sometimes it was a random selection by getting out my deck of cards (index) and shuffling through student names.
When the same student tried to answer more than a few times, my remark was "Thanks, Joe, but you've done a lot today. Take the rest of the period off. Now let's hear from Bill."
Thumbs up = yes, thumbs down = no, thumbs sideways = still need convincing, not sure (or don't know, don't care, don't understand) - works for simple voting type questions. Keeps everyone ready to give their thumb opinion, give a quick teacher overview of where clas is, involves all when you wait for all their answers.
Also a good starting point for dividing class into "yes"and "no" groups with "be ready to convince the other side to change their mind, or to defend your reason, or list all your reasons and then prioritize the list...", while the teacher works with the sideways group to discover why that choice.
This is the strategy I have taught pre-service teachers to use: question first, name second. I know it works because I use it, too.
I have also used a variation on the popsicle stick thing when working with students in every level of education from elementary through college. I use two colors of idex cards instead of popsicle sticks. (My favorite cards are those half index cards one can get at some office supply stores.) I write or have the students write their names on two cards, one card of each color. In front of the class, I shuffle the deck of cards. I ask a question and turn up a card to decide who will answer. I give about 3 to 5 seconds of wait time. If the student doesn't answer, I turn up another card. Around here we call this "Kathryn's Card Trick."
The advantages of the card system are these: Using the cards reminds the teacher to ask questions first and call on students second. With two cards in the deck, students who have been called upon cannot just think, "Whew! I'm done!" If a student doesn't have an answer, there is no penalty -- I just put the card back into the center of the deck so that s/he knows she will be called on again soon. I can separate the colors and deal the cards out to form small groups on the spot without anyone claiming they've been "stuck" with this or that person -- they know it was entirely random (unless I stacked the deck beforehand!). I'm not forced to remain by a can of sticks; I can put the deck in my pocket and carry it around the room. Because the card is facing me when I turn it up, I can lie and call on a different student. :)
As an administrator/supervisor, I love visiting teachers in the classroom, and I come away with so many ideas. However, questioning remains one of the biggest problems I find. I will share with you the tips that I share with my teachers:
1. Wait time--a point that was brought up in the article. 3 seconds, however, are not enough. Students as well as teachers get giddy when there is silence in a room and no one answers a question immediately. So, what happens? The teacher answers the question himself/herself. Let the students get uncomfortable; someone will eventually speak up--even if it's the "good" student.
2. Extension--and then when that question is answered, call on Juan in the back and ask him what he thinks of the answer. Again, give him time to formulate a response. Not everyone thinks quickly. A little help might even be in order, like repeating what the answer was that he should be responding to because he wasn't paying attention. That will make the teacher look good rather than like she's trying to punish him after noticing he's not paying attention.
3. When I observe, I draw a picture of the classroom and note which students responded. It's wonderful to share with teachers, especially new teachers. Every time I do this, my teachers say that they didn't realize that they were targeting a single side of the room. If a supervisor is not doing this, ask one of your buddies to do it for you and you can return the favor.
4. You can also get them to mark down how many questions you ask in class during that time. You'll be surprised how many times you ask one question and then follow it with another and then another rather than letting the students think about the original question. Then when the 3-5 questions have been asked and the students seem confused and silent, some teachers give the answer themselves.
5. There are always the eager over-achievers who like to dominate the class. After they've had their chance several times, I tell the class that I'm going to ask a question and I want to hear from those who have not spoken all period. They then know they are on alert and have to answer or they will be called on. When Eager Juanita tries to answer, tell her that she can explain her point in a few minutes.
6. Get the students into groups and ask the questions that will be discussed. It's amazing how much they will talk about the topic when they are with 3-4 other students but will clam up when they're in full class mode. Then when they have shared with their group, more students will be willing to participate in large group than they would if they had not in the small group.
7. The pair-share is always good. Then ask them to share jointly with the class.
8. As the question(s), then give them time to write out the answers. Sometimes students need to write things to help them think things out. Then ask them to READ what they have written. Most of them will start talking about the answer instead of reading it.
I hope some of these help.
It seems that we would like to get students involved and actively engaged during the day as much as possible. I agree with Ben that using some wait time after asking a question is helpful. It allows, as he points out, all students a chance, maybe even demands students, to engage at least initially. But don't we want ALL students to remain highly engaged throughout all of the lesson? Why settle for less?
Using interesting problem-oriented work, like the string to the moon, certainly gets all students hooked at the beginning. But then how do you keep them all involved in the solution?
I think Jennifer is on the right track by using think-pair-share. The Think allows all students a chance to do their own reasoning on the problem without interference. Unique and varied solutions emerge from this oppotunity. Sharing initially with one other person gives the learner a chance to safely share what undoubtedly is a fragile ooncept or solution. The learner can check it out with one other person in a less public way. If they get confirmation of their thinking OR by explaining it to one other person it becomes more clear to themselves, they are more likely to share it more publicly with the larger classroom of peers.
When teachers turn interesting ideas back to small groups or pairs to talk about or sometimes to have individuals to quietly reflect on, the discourse that ensues keeps all students engaged and deeper, connected, albeit piggy-backed thinking continues.
Sometimes in the older grades, it does even work in younger grades, sharing protocols can be used to ENSURE that ALL thinking emerges. Each child is given 30-60 seconds to share their thinking in a small group or even in pairs without interruption. Everyone gets to share their thinking that way rather than having one child dominate the pair or small group sharing.
There are many other practices that teachers can use that continually foster discourse, productive dissatisfaction, and engagement in complex thinking in a safe manner.
I think the right questions are always focused on trying to find out what the student is thinking: what they are thinking about a particular idea; what they are thinking about in relationship to a contradiction in their or others thinking; what they think about others thinking; what they are think about the veracity of what they have said.
It seems we want to find out the level of fragility of students thinking. Initial responses are generally always fragile. Let's pose some conflict, challenge, other ideas, disagreement to get them to talk some more and sort things through themselves to make their thinking less fragile, more stable and connected to other ideas. I think that is where and how higher order questions play their richest and most profound role.
Kids talking to each other about important ideas that demand evaluation, analysis and synthesis pressed by insightful, competent, best-practices oriented instruction is where the learning and thinking we strive so hard to have out kids ensconce themselves in.


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In correlation to all the threads here, and the number of bills coming at us at both the Federal and State levels threatening to restrict, remove, et al, any and all things firearm related, I am thinking that we need to start writing the manufacturers of firearms, ammunition, and accessories to get on board with the program. The anti's are going after everything they can. Firearms of virtually all makes and models, ammunition, magazines, and accessories for the aforementioned firearms that will be no-longer available.
The short list that I can think of right now;
(any other small arms manufacturer of MIL/LEO supplied/use/approved that also has civilian sales)
(any other small arms ammunition manufacturer of MIL/LEO supplied/use/approved that also has civilian sales)
They need to draw their own line in the sand by letting the Govt. know that if these bills pass, or any new restrictive firearm legislation goes through, that they will deny future sales to any and all Govt. agencies (including the military), and State agencies if at state level (LEO), cancel any current contracts that they have with them, and discontinue any current product support.
If we get pinched, their sales also get pinched, and I daresay that civilian sales generate more income for them than Govt. The Govt may not be paying attention to us, but they will listen to their own suppliers. Those voices will be heard and taken with some seriousness. As it is, there are a large number of companies that do not have Govt contracts that are likely to go out of business when the civilian market gets gutted.
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I've been researching my first pistol for concealed carry.
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Medical Examiner identifies San Patricio County man who died in motorcycle crash Saturday
CORPUS CHRISTI - The Nueces County Medical Examiner's Officer identified the man who died in a motorcycle crash on the Harbor Bridge Saturday.
Justin Wayne Nicolas, 31, died after crashing his Harley-Davidson motorcycle about 2:15 a.m. into a light pole on the north side of the Harbor Bridge, police said.
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