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Meyer v. BAE Systems (Retaliation)
Date: 11/28/2011 (Date of Complaint)
Misconduct Type: Labor
Enforcement Agency: Non-Governmental
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Court Type: Civil
Amount: Undisclosed
Disposition: Settlement
Synopsis: Former Marine Sgt. Dakota Meyer claimed that his supervisor at BAE Systems OASYS retaliated against him after he raised objections when he heard that BAE was allegedly planning to sell advanced thermal optic scopes to Pakistan. He also claimed the supervisor defamed him and tortiously interfered with his attempt to find another job. In December 2011, it was reported that Meyer dropped his lawsuit pursuant to a confidential settlement.
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Those who have served in the military will be honored at 7 p.m. CT Monday, June 30 at Lifetree Café.
The program, titled "Saluting Those Who Serve," features a screening of the award-winning short film Memories of the Tuskegee Airmen. The film includes interviews with surviving airmen and shares the story of their struggle, as black Americans, to serve their country as pilots during World War II.
"At this program we'll honor both veterans and those currently serving in the military," says Lifetree representative Craig Cable. "This is a chance to thank the men and women who serve as well as their families."
Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is located at 1602 U.S. Highway 98 in Mexico Beach across from El Governor Motel.
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Thank you for your interest in SC Christian Dance. We are honored to say we have been dancing in Columbia, SC for over 8 years now.
New to dance? We'd love for you to dance with us! We are accepting new students now! Please call for information on classes which you can join.
What is dance to us?
The art of dance is a creative expression, a way to show our love to God with our whole selves, spirit, soul and body. We would like to focus that expression to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and have accepted Him as our personal savior. At SC Christian Dance Theater we want to be a place to fellowship, train and worship through dance.
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In 1984, Fast Retailing, headed by Tadashi Yanai, opened the first UNIQLO store in Hiroshima, Japan. Since then, the brand has evolved from a chain of roadside stores to an international leader in style, quality, and fun.
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Is Thinking Choking Your Creativity?
As I write this, I am sitting in a Starbucks in London, England. Cars and taxis are zipping by on the street in front of me as I sip my espresso. Although I lived in London for several years, I only drove a car once while there…just once.
There is an exceptional transit system in London, so owning a vehicle isn't necessary. Thankfully. If it were, I would have been significantly challenged. It's funny…before moving to England, I had been driving effortlessly for 20 years. But one small difference made it nearly impossible for me to navigate here.
I am of course referring to the right-hand drive cars that are driven on the left-hand side of the road. I felt incapacitated while behind the wheel. I never knew which way to look. I had a hard time judging the edge of the car and kept hitting the rumble strips on the side of the road. And attempting to drive a manual stick-shift vehicle proved to be even more comical.
What I learned was that we quickly pick up habits. After driving for two decades, my skills were on automatic. Thinking was not necessary.
Unfortunately, moving the steering wheel and driving on the "other" side of the road forced me to think. Thinking caused me to choke.
It's been shown that as athletes get closer to breaking a major record, their performance drops. They begin to "think," when they otherwise would not. For example, as Barry Bonds approached his record breaking 762nd home run, his home runs per at bat dropped by as much as 90 percent. And what about Tiger Woods? Thinking of his personal situation seems to have thrown him off his game. Why?
When the "thinking" part of the brain—the cerebral cortex—is triggered, it literally chokes off the pathways to the pre-programmed skills that are stored in the cerebellum.
Studies show that 98 percent of 5-year-old children are highly creative, yet by the time they are the age of 25, only 2 percent are. Creativity is a pre-programmed skill. But education and the need to learn skills designed to pass standardized testing, chokes the creativity out of us. Instead of effortless fun and play, we are programmed to focus our thoughts on succeeding, winning or looking good, hampering our natural capabilities. But our innate creative abilities are still there. We just need to find better ways of tapping into them.
What does this have to do with business innovation?
Unfortunately the drive to perform in business is the very thing that inhibits creativity. Despite this truth, businesses will always be driven by metrics designed to monitor performance.
So, as an individual, what can you do to avoid choking your creative potential? The answer is simple: stop thinking.
Have you ever noticed that while taking a shower, you sometimes get creative thoughts? Have you ever had a brilliant insight while falling asleep or when waking up? The relaxing water and restful sleep quiets the judgmental part of the brain allowing your innate creative abilities to emerge. Take advantage of these moments. Keep a notebook by the side of the bed. Or in my case, a waterproof note pad in the shower. When lying in bed, Aristotle reputedly put a brass plate on his chest and held a metal ball above it in his hand. As he fell asleep, the ball would hit the plate waking him. He claimed to have his greatest insights just as he was dozing off.
Consider a company that is in the fragrance business and needs to develop 40 new scents every day. This is a daunting task. One manager I know decided to take his team out to Stonehenge to meditate before embarking on some brainstorming…
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4:40 PM — The FA has put out a statement reminding all fans and players to report homophobia as and when it happens.
31st July 2013
Liverpool FC bans staff from using anti-gay slurs 1
5:30 PM — Liverpool Football Club has issued a new set of rules to its workers banning the use of "unacceptable" words and phrases such as "faggot", "fairy", and "that's gay".
30th July 2013
Anti-discrimination group chairman: I resigned from the FA because I was frustrated about how abuse was dealt with
11:34 AM — The chairman of the FA's anti-discrimination group Kick It Out has launched a new campaign to tackle homophobia and other discrimination, and urged clubs to do more to support players who report abuse.
29th July 2013
App launched for football fans and players to report homophobic abuse 2
2:41 PM — An organisation established by the Football Association to eradicate abuse in football including homophobia, will launch a new mobile app which will allow players and fans to report racist or homophobic abuse.
26th March 2012
Video: French footballers' 'kiss' goes viral and sparks new discussion about homophobia on the pitch 29
11:19 AM — A video clip of two French international footballers apparently kissing in front of a packed stadium has gone viral and entranced the French media. After scoring a goal in a friendly match against Germany, Olivier Giroud appeared to grab his teammate Mathieu Debuchy's face and kiss him on the lips.
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11:04 AM — Daily Mirror sports jounalist John Cross has stated in an interview with an anti-homophobia in sport website that he cannot see any English footballers coming out in the near future as "our sport has created a dangerous taboo".


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KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Staff
Tawheedah Abdullah, English Teacher
Tawheedah is an English Teacher. She served as the 10th Grade ELA instructor, band director and Response to Intervention chairwoman at Henry Ford High School in Detroit, Michigan before joining KAC. She has a BS in Jazz Studies from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and an MA in Educational Studies with concentration in Urban Pedagogy from the University of Michigan.
Everton Blair, Math Teacher
Everton serves a a Math Teacher. He previously participated in KIPP Metro Atlanta's Teacher Fellows Program. He worked with the 9th and 10th Grade Algebra and Geometry teacher. Previously, he student taught summer school quantitative reasoning and AP Calculus BC. He received an A.B. in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University.
Jenita Brown, Front Office Assistant
Jenita serves as the Front Office Assistant. She recently relocated from Lynn, MA, where she was a founding parent at KIPP Academy Lynn and an active volunteer. Prior to volunteering at KIPP, Jenita was the PTO president at her children's elementary school for several years. She attended North Shore Employment and Training in Lynn, MA, and graduated with a diploma in Business Office Procedures.
Kyra M. Caldwell, Director of Operations
Kyra serves as the Director of Operations. She previously served as a founding English Teacher and English Department Chair at KIPP Atlanta Collegiate. Kyra taught at Sprayberry High School in Cobb County for four years prior to joining KAC. She earned her B.A. in English from Spelman College and earned a Masters of Education with a focus in Post-Secondary Education from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She went on to earn a Masters of Arts in teaching with a focus in English Education, Grades 6-12 from Georgia State University. Currently, Kyra is a Ph.D. candidate with a focus in Curriculum and Instruction at Mercer University.
L. Darrell Caldwell, Physical Education Teacher/Football Coach
Darrell is the Head Football Coach and P.E. Teacher. He brings more than 23 years of coaching experience and 12 years of classroom teaching experience to KAC. He received his Bachelor's degree from Morris Brown College, and his Master's degree from Central Michigan University.
Luis Casillas, History Teacher
Luis serves as the History Teacher. He began his teaching career as a Teach for America Corp Member in Metro Atlanta and has taught Literature, Civics and World Area Studies at Ivy Preparatory Academy. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from New York University and a Juris Doctorate from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.
Michael Champion, Social Studies Teacher
Michael serves as the Social Studies Teacher. Michael began his teaching career in the Chicago Public School District as a Teach For America Corp member. It was there that he instructed self-contained fourth, fifth, and sixth grade classes, coached sixth and eighth grade basketball and softball teams, and also served as assistant chess coach of Jensen Scholastic Academy. He graduated from Morehouse College where he majored in Sociology.
Timothy City, English Teacher
Tim is an English teacher at KIPP Atlanta Collegiate. He previously worked as a Special Ed. Paraprofessional in Detroit Public Schools. Tim has also held a position as an IT Recruiter for software engineers. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Michigan State University.
Amber Cochran, Maintenance Support Technician
Amber serves as a Maintenance Support Technician for the KIPP WAYS Campus. She has worked in construction for over ten years and comes from five generations of construction workers. Amber attends Gwinnett Technical College and is pursuing a degree in Construction Development.
Malik Cooper, Social Worker
Malik is one of the Social Workers. Prior to joining KAC, he worked for Catholic Social Services as a Clinical Therapist and the Director of their Mental Health Outpatient Clinic serving high school aged youth with mental health and behavioral challenges. Malik has his BA is Sociology and Africana Studies from Franklin & Marshall College and his MSW in Clinical Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania.
Daniel Cox, Teacher Fellow
Daniel is a Teacher Fellow. He has worked in science research at The National Institutes of Health and in urban and at risk youth programs. Daniel has a Bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering with a minor in mathematics from the University of Missouri as well as a Master's degree in microbiology and molecular genetics from Emory University.
Almonte Duncan, Discipline Paraprofessional
Almonte is the Discipline Paraprofessional. He previously served as a Paraprofessional at Forest Hills Academy. He attended Tennessee State University where we received a BA in Human Performance of Sports Science.
Dennis Durbin, Building Engineer
Dennis is the Building Engineer. He also served as the Maintenance Tech Director for Brookdale Senior Living for a number of years. Prior to Brookdale he worked with Southern Electric Company as an electrician for the North Murray High School Project. He also has several years of experience in class A high rise office buildings in Atlanta.
Joe Edelin, Assistant Principal
Joseph serves as the 10th Grade Dean. He also taught 7th grade Social Studies at KIPP WAYS Academy. He previously worked as 6th grade social studies teacher at Jackson Middle School in Houston, TX. Joseph received his BA in history from Morehouse College and his Master's in Education from University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas.
Nicole Franklin, Social Studies Department Chair
Nicole serves as the Social Studies Department Chair. She has been teaching secondary social studies for the past six years. She earned a BA in history from the University of Illinois in Urbana Champaign and a MAT from Emory University.
Andrew Fuller, Special Education Teacher
Andrew is a 9th grade inclusion science Teacher. Prior to working with KIPP, Andrew worked at Tri Cities High School where he was a Special Education Physical Science Teacher. He also served as the Varsity football, wrestling, and soccer coach. Andrew was also the Tri Cities Teacher of The Year. He has a BS in Communications and English and a M.S. in Special Education. He attended both the University of Oregon and Portland State University.
Shyann Gilkey, Spanish Teacher
Shyann is currently the Spanish Three Teacher at KIPP Atlanta Collegiate. She is a Teach For America alumna who taught Spanish I and II at Mundy's Mill High School in Clayton County before joining KAC. Prior to teaching in Clayton County, she also taught English as a Foreign Language in Peru and Ecuador. She has a BA in Spanish and a Minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Michigan State University.
Desiree Glover, Spanish Department Chair
Desiree serves as Spanish Department Chair. Prior to joining KIPP Atlanta Collegiate, she taught with Atlanta Public Schools and DeKalb County Schools. She earned her BA in Spanish from Stony Brook University and a Master's of Education in curriculum and instruction from Central Michigan University. Currently, she is pursuing an EdD in educational leadership at Clark Atlanta University.
Alex Hahn, History Teacher
Alex is the 11th Grade United States History and AP United States History Teacher. He served as the 11th grade team leader at STEMS @ Therrell High School prior to joining KAC. He has a BA in Political Science and Legal Studies from the University of Wisconsin Madison and is certified in secondary social studies from the University of North Georgia.
Samantha Hardin, Dance Teacher
Samantha serves as the Dance Teacher. She previously participated in KIPP Metro Atlanta's Teacher Fellows Program and worked with the 10th grade geometry teacher. She received a BA in psychology and economics from Emory University.
Brina Hargro, Visual Arts Teacher
Brina serves as the Visual Arts Teacher. She has served as an art educator in Atlanta area school systems for several years. Brina specializes in drawing and painting. She graduated from both Emory University and Georgia State University with degrees in African American Studies and Art Education.
Fallon Holmes, 10th Grade English Teacher
Fallon serves as the 10th Grade English Teacher. She taught at Manchester High School in Meriwether County Schools for three years prior to joining KIPP. She has a BA in English Language and Literature from Columbus State University and a MS in HR Management from Troy State University.
David Howland, Principal
Dave is the School Founder and Principal. Dave spent a year as a Fisher Fellow with the KIPP School Leadership Program prior to opening KIPP Atlanta Collegiate. He served as the Grade Level Chair at KIPP WAYS Academy for sixth grade and began his teaching career as a high school teacher at Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta. Dave received his B.A. in English with a Minor in Theater at the University of Rochester and completed his M.Ed in Supervision and Education Leadership from National Louis University.
Ida Hyvarinen, Special Education Teacher
Ida is a Special Education Teacher. She worked as a Special Education Teacher at Booker T. Washington High School of Health Science & Nutrition before joining KAC. She has a BA in Psychology from Florida State University and is currently working towards her Master's at Georgia State University.
Nina Hyvarinen, AP Biology and Chemistry Teacher
Nina currently serves as both the AP Biology teacher and a Chemistry Teacher. Previously, she worked as a science teacher in DeKalb County Schools. She was a teaching assistant in biology and published research in neuroscience at Florida State University prior to joining Teach for America in 2011. She also teaches biology for the medical school admissions test and SAT classes for Princeton review. Nina received a BS in Biology and a BS in Psychology, both from Florida State University.
Kalena Jackson, School Counselor
Kalena is one of the School Counselors at KIPP Collegiate. She served as an ELA teacher in Atlanta Public Schools before joining KAC. She has a BA in English from Miles College and two Master's degrees from Mercer University in Reading and School Counseling. She is currently working on her EdS at Mercer in School Counseling.
Rotarsha Jackson, Student Counselor
Rotarsha currently serves as the Student Counselor. Her school counseling career spans more than twelve years in Florida and Georgia combined. She has ten years of experience as a high school counselor. Rotarsha earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Tuskegee University, a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling from Webster University, and an Education Specialist degree in Educational Administration from Central Michigan University.
Timolin Jefferson, Office Manager
Timolin is the Office Manager. Her customer service experience spans over a 26 year period and she loves working with people and is a team player. Timolin worked for FedEx TechConnect for 8 years. She worked for AT&T for 18 years. She has a BA in Mass Media Arts from Clark Atlanta University.
Gwendolyn Johnson, Cafeteria Manager
Gwen is the Cafeteria Manager. Previously, she served as a School Nutrition Assistant at KIPP WAYS Academy until she was promoted to Cafeteria Manager. She has also served as an Administrative Medical Assistant and a Cashier/Service Receptionist/Warranty Administrator for Curry Honda
Trisha Klein, 11th Grade American Literature and AP Language Teacher
Trisha Klein is the 11th Grade American Literature and AP Language Teacher. She served as the chair of the English department at Arabia Mountain High School in DeKalb County for three years before joining KAC. She has a BA in English from the University of Georgia and an MAT in Secondary English Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Jerry Kosoff, Math Teacher
Jerry is a math teacher at KIPP Atlanta Collegiate. Prior to joining the KAC family, he worked as a 10th and 12th-grade math teacher at Carver School of Health Sciences and Research in Atlanta Public Schools. He was a Corps Member in Teach for America after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh with a BS in Mathematics and Economics.
Leah Labitue, Social Worker
Leah is the Social Worker. She worked as a Licensed Social Worker for the Department of Children and Families in Boston, MA, prior to joining KAC. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from Clark Atlanta University, a Master of Social Work Degree from Boston College, and a Post Graduate Clinical Certificate in the treatment of trauma from Simmons College in Boston, MA.
Ariel Lane, Biology Teacher
Ariel is a Biology Teacher. She previously taught Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Biology at North Atlanta High School in Atlanta Public Schools before joining KAC. Ariel was a graduate laboratory assistant at The University of Georgia in biology and published research in infectious diseases and cellular biology prior to joining Teach for America. She has a BS in Biology from Spelman College and a MS in Cellular Biology from the University of Georgia. Ariel was a graduate laboratory assistant at The University of Georgia in biology and published research in infectious diseases and cellular biology prior to joining Teach for America.
Rashid Lemoine, P.E. Teacher/ Assistant Football Coach
Rashid is a High School Physical Education instructor. Rashid previously worked as a paraprofessional educator in Cobb County serving grades K-8. Rashid is also currently the strength and conditioning director and assistant football coach at KAC. He holds a Bachelor degree in the Science of Psychology with a concentration is personality development. He graduated from Morris Brown College in Atlanta Georgia.
William Lovern, Spanish Teacher
William currently serves as the Spanish I Teacher. William previously worked for DeKalb County Schools in Georgia and at Cherokee Creek Boy School in Westminster, South Carolina. William received a Bachelor's in Spanish from the University of Georgia and his Spanish teaching education from Georgia State University in Atlanta.
Karissa McClinic, Science Teacher
Karissa is a Biology teacher at KIPP Atlanta Collegiate. She previously worked as a Chemistry and Biology teacher at Martin Luther King Jr. High School in DeKalb County before joining KAC. She has a BS in Genetics from the University of Georgia.
Nicholas C. McCormick, Spanish Teacher
Nicholas is a Spanish Teacher at KIPP Atlanta Collegiate. This is his first teaching position as a Teach for America Corps Member. Nicholas has a Bachelor of Arts with honors in Romance Studies from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY.
Margo Mincey-Barlow, Athletic Director
Margo is the Physical Education Teacher. Previously, she taught in Fulton County and Statesboro, Georgia. She attended Georgia Southern University on a full track and field scholarship. She also has a master's in Educational Leadership and Administration at American Intercontinental University and is pursuing a doctorate in Health Education at A.T. Still University.
Candace Moore, English Teacher
Candace is an English Teacher. She previously taught at South Atlanta School for Law and Social Justice in Atlanta Public Schools and ACORN School for Social Justice in Brooklyn, NY. She has BA in English from San Diego State University and an MST in Secondary English Education from Pace University.
Antoinette Nelson, English Teacher
Antoinette is an English Literature Teacher. Antoinette taught World Literature and 9th Grade Literature and Composition at Clarkston High School in DeKalb County before joining KAC. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English Education from Florida A&M University and a Master's of Education in Teaching ESOL from Grand Canyon University.
Gregory Nudi, Math Teacher
Gregory is the Analytic Geometry Teacher. He previously served as an adjunct professor at Westchester Community College in Westchester County, NY. He received a BS in Mathematics with a concentration in Actuarial Science from the University at Buffalo.
Vernetta Nuriddin, Parent Liaison
Vernetta is the Parent Liaison. She facilitates parent leader workshops for local and statewide organizations educating parents on the importance of parent involvement in student success. She received the Sally FitzGerald Advocacy Award from Georgia PTA for her outstanding parent advocacy. She was also selected to be Georgia's Parent Representative at the 2009 National PIRC Project Directors' Conference in Washington, D.C. She has a BA in Psychology from the University of Georgia and a Master of Information Technology from AIU-Dunwoody.
Larry Parker, Building Support Technician
Larry is the Building Support Technician. He is a member of the 2012 KIPP WAYS Academy alumni class. He earned his high school diploma and painting certificate at The Frenchburg Job Corps Center in Frankfort, KY.
Phillip Philon, Science Department Chair/AP Coordinator
Phillip is the Biology Teacher. Phillip is a Teach for America Alumni/Amgen Fellow and completed his post as a 7th Grade Life Science Teacher at Cedar Grove and Columbia Middle School in DeKalb County. Before graduating and joining the education field, Phillip was a student research assistant at UAB Center for Glial Biology in Medicine. He received a BS in Biology from The University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB), where he also earned University-wide and Biology Honors with minors in Chemistry and Spanish.
Aimee Pierre, Math Department Chair
Aimee is the Math Department Chair. Prior to joining KAC, Aimee taught at KIPP WAYS Academy. She has had the honor of journeying to Ghana, West Africa with the founding 8th grade class, was recognized as the 2007-2008 KIPP WAYS Academy Teacher of the Year, and was one of ten distinguished KIPP Excellence in Teaching awardees in 2008. She attended Broward Community College. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics Education from Florida International University. Ms. Pierre earned her Master of Science degree in Mathematics Education at Nova Southeastern University.
Konteint Redmon, Special Education Coordinator
Konteint serves as the Special Education Coordinator. She served as a Special Education Advisor at Provost Academy, an online state charter school, and as a Special Education Lead Teacher and Teach for America Corps member with Atlanta Public Schools before joining KAC. Prior to her teaching career, she worked in College Student Affairs as a Residence Life administrator at Baylor University and the Georgia Institute of Technology. Konteint earned her BS in Education; Speech Pathology and an MS in Counseling from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Doug Richmond, Science Department Chair
Doug serves as the Science Department Chair. Previously, he was a physical science and chemistry teacher at West Ashley High School in Charleston, South Carolina. He also worked with at-risk students at the College of Charleston as an UPWARD Bound instructor in English and math. He has a BA in Science and English from Albion College in Michigan and an Advanced Placement Endorsement in Chemistry from UCLA.
Keith S. Russell II, Music Educator
Keith is the Assistant Band Director at KIPP Atlanta Collegiate and Director of Band at KIPP WAYS Academy. He served as the Fulton County Elementary School Band Director and High School Percussion Instructor before joining KAC. He has a Bachelor's of Science in Music Education from Oakwood University and co-op from Alabama A&M University.
Rasheeda Salaam Tolbert, Assistant Principal
Rasheeda serves as the 11th Grade Dean. She is a former Student Counselor, Language Arts and Reading teacher, Social Services Case Manager Specialist, and Parent Facilitator. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Media (Broadcast Journalism) from Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia and her Master's Degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University in Troy, Alabama.
Kaushik Sarkar, Math Teacher
Kaushik is the 10th Grade Analytic Geometry teacher at KIPP Atlanta Collegiate. He first gained experience teaching at Booker T. Washington High School and Therrell High School in the Atlanta Public School district before joining KAC. He has a BA in Education with minors in Mathematics and Geography from Michigan State University.
Evan Shields, Math Teacher
Evan is the 9th grade Coordinate Algebra Teacher. He began his career in education as a Teach For America corps member serving as ninth grade math content leader and teacher at Banneker High School with Fulton County Schools prior to joining the KAC faculty. He holds a B.A. in Political & Social Thought and minor in Management from the University of Virginia.
Ivy Steele, Mathematics Learning Specialist
Ivy is the Mathematics Learning Specialist. Ivy previously served as a lead teacher for three years at South Atlanta High School, and she has eight years of experience in grades six through twelve. She holds a BA in Middle Grades Education and a MA in Special Education from Clark Atlanta University and Grand Canyon University, respectively.
Richard G. Street Jr., Director of Culture
Richard is one of the two Directors of Culture at KIPP Atlanta Collegiate. He worked for a charter school in the Philadelphia area before joining KAC. He has BA in Criminal Justice from Temple University and two Master's degrees; an MSS-Clinical Social Worker and a Master of Law & Social Policy from Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research.
Angelica Taverna, School Operations Manager
Angelica serves as the School Operations Manager and brings over 10 years of customer service experience to the operations team. Prior to joining KAC, Angelica worked in the finance and banking industry, managing a premier portfolio of clients for Wells Fargo Bank. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from San Diego State University and holds a B.S. in Marketing with a Specialization in Integrated Marketing Communications.
Jamal Terry, Social Studies Teacher
Jamal is a Social Studies Teacher. Jamal comes to us after serving as the Strength and Conditioning Coach at Georgia State University. He is a product of Benjamin E. Mays High School and has his BS in Recreation from Morris Brown College.
Kim Vo, Social Studies Teacher
Kim serves as a Social Studies Teacher. Prior to joining KIPP, she taught American Government, World Geography, World History, and US History. He has a BA from Ball State University and an MA from Columbia University.
Authur Washington, Regional Director of Fine Arts
Arthur is Regional Director of Fine Arts serving KIPP Atlanta Collegiate, KIPP WAYS Academy, KIPP South Fulton Academy, and KIPP STRIVE Primary. Before coming to KIPP, Mr. Washington was an Assistant Band Director at Banneker High School in College Park, Ga., which is his former high school. While at Howard University, Mr. Washington was Student Conductor for two years, Drum Major, and Student Arranger. He was awarded Howard University's Most Outstanding Musician and Bandsman for three years in a row. Authur Washington obtained his bachelors from Howard University, majoring in Music Business.
Ted West, English Teacher
Ted is an English Teacher. Ted previously worked as an English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher at Lake Oswego Junior High School in Oregon. Prior to this experience, Ted received his Master's in English and in Education at the University of Oregon, where he also taught college composition.
Karen Womack, College Readiness Teacher
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A new study appears to back concerns Vietnam War veterans have about Agent Orange.
The research by the University of Otago's Department of Preventive and Social Medicine shows Vietnam veterans who served from 1962-1971 have double the rate of chronic lymphatic lukemia compared to the general population.
Many of the veterans deployed experienced a "toxic environment" and were exposed to Agent Orange.
"The study also shows a doubling of the risk of mortality from cancers of the head and neck, as well as an increase in oral cancers of the pharynx and larynx," lead author Dr David McBride said.
"Lung cancer contributed the greatest burden of deaths in both New Zealand and Australian veterans."
Out of the 3,400 people who served in Vietnam, the study examined the health records of 2752 men from 1988 to 2008.
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|12 quick tips to creating a more extraordinary life
|Written by Donald Cooper
A few years ago one of our clients was struggling desperately to balance his life. His business had become his "neat fort" where he hid from his wife, his kids, and from all the things he could do and become outside of work.
I sat with him for an hour and created a twelve-point list of things he could do to get his life and his family back. Here's the list:
1. Book time for yourself and family as you would for any other important client.
2. Create family traditions; they're the glue that keeps families together.
3. Hug more. Hugs are free, healthy and returnable.
4. Go to any Cirque du Soleil show or any extraordinary live musical or theatre performance. Expose yourself to people with vision, talent and passion. They uplift and enrich us.
5. Buy the biggest and best bath towels and bed linens you can find - and use them every day. Pamper yourself with small, affordable luxuries and you'll feel more special. Feeling more special will help you to be more special.
6. Buy any kitchen gadget by OXO. Live with great design and understand that great design doesn't have to be expensive.
7. Use the alphabet to trigger new experiences. Starting with the letter "A", do something different every week that starts with the next letter of the alphabet. Week one: go to Al's Diner or try Asiago cheese or pick apples. Week two: try Butterscotch ice cream or go to Brazil. You get the idea.
8. Give back, volunteer and practice random acts of kindness.
9. Get the book A 1,000 Things to Do before You Die, by Neil Teplica and Dave Freeman (available online at both Indigo and Amazon). Don't forget to read it.
10. Walk more. Everything looks different up close when you're moving slowly.
11. Listen to more good music and less bad news.
12. All those things that you're saving for special occasions - get them out and use them now! Life is a special occasion.
So, there you have it - twelve things you can start doing right now to be more alive.
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Wave™ music system III with connect kit
- Lifelike sound from Bose® waveguide speaker technology
- Enjoy CDs/MP3 CDs, radio and your iPod®/iPhone® with this convenient package
- Includes CD player; connect kit; advanced FM/AM tuner; headphone jack; 3.5 mm auxiliary input; remote; clock
- Custom docking station charges your iPod even while playing
- Now with: Touch-top on/off/snooze controls; dual independent alarms; displayed song/artist radio info
The Wave® music system III plays CDs and FM/AM radio in rich, detailed sound from a sleek, one-piece tabletop unit. This special package easily adds your compatible iPod or iPhone to the entertainment mix.
It features a dock to play and charge your iPod or iPhone, and a remote that controls Wave® music system and basic iPod functions including playlist navigation.
Hear your favorite tunes, podcasts and streaming radio as never before. Now, it's easier than ever to use your Wave® music system as a quality iPod speaker system.
Proprietary waveguide speaker technology enables full-bodied sound, especially in lower registers, for more natural-sounding bass and percussion instruments.
Wave® connect kit includes a dock to play and charge your iPod or iPhone. Cables, adapters and power cord also included.
Touch-top dual independent alarms let you set two different wake-up times.
Slot-loaded CD player easily loads CDs or MP3 CDs from the front, allowing more placement options than traditional bookshelf stereos.
Large visual display with adjustable brightness and automatic nighttime dimming enhances viewing of clock, radio and text information.
Slim infrared remote control lets you conveniently operate all Wave® music system and some iPod/iPhone functions including playlist navigation and track skipping.
Advanced FM/AM tuner with RDS displays useful radio station information such as title and artist of a song currently playing.
Auxiliary input (standard 3.5 mm) to enjoy another audio source through your Wave® system.
Headphone jack for private listening.
Bose® link easily connects your Wave® system to a compatible Bose Lifestyle® system for an expanded home entertainment network.
Included items
Dimensions | Inputs/outputs | FAQs | Manuals
4.2"H x 14.6"W x 8.6"D ( 10.6 cm x 36.8 cm x 21.9 cm )
8.7 lbs (3.9 kg)
To find additional views and connection instructions, see the manuals section below.
What different audio devices can I play through the Wave® music system III with connect kit?
Aside from its built-in FM/AM radio and CD/MP3 CD player, the Wave® music system III can play audio from your [LINK/]compatible iPod® or iPhone®[/LINK to compatibility chart] by plugging the included dock into the radio's AUX IN input. The same 3.5 mm input also accepts MP3 and DVD/CD players, music phones and even older audio cassette players.
Does the Wave® music system III offer dual independent alarms?
Yes. Two different wakeup times may be set, customized for each person's preferences (radio station or beep, volume, etc.). This is handy if two people wake at different times.
How many CDs can I load into the Wave® music system III?
The Wave® music system III has one CD slot. Add the optional multi-CD changer for three more, making a total of four.
Can I use headphones with the Wave® music system III?
Yes. The Wave® music system III comes with a headphone jack.
How many Wave® accessories can I connect to the Wave® music system III with connect kit at one time?
Two. The connect kit plugs into the system's AUX IN input. You may plug an additional Wave® accessory into the system's Bose® link input. Note: the Wave® SoundLink® adapter and Wave® music system III multi-CD changer both use the same Bose® link input and thus cannot be plugged in at the same time.
Is the Wave® music system III compatible with Bose® link?
Yes. The Wave® music system III can be used as Bose Lifestyle® system expansion speakers via Bose® link.
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Wave® multi-CD changer
Multi-CD changer works with your Wave® music system III to play up to four CDs without interruption. Changer is controlled by the Wave® music system III remote and provides an additional connection for another audio source.
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An additional standard-sized remote control adds even more convenience to your Wave® music system III.
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Wave® III premium backlit remote
Make operating your Wave® music system III or Wave® radio III even more convenient. The larger, rounded design is comfortable to hold, with lighted buttons for use in low-light conditions.
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Wave® under-cabinet/wall bracket
Enjoy your Wave® music system III or Wave® radio III in your kitchen, or almost any other indoor location, without taking up valuable counter or table space. Bracket's compact, custom design seamlessly blends the system into your décor.
Compatible with:
- Wave® music system III;
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Cables and cords
Wave® FM antenna
Boost FM reception on your Wave® system with this external dipole FM antenna. Recommended wherever FM signal strength is weak for one or more stations. Plugs directly into antenna input on the back of your system—no old-fashioned screw terminals. For optimum reception, extend the antenna ends as far from the unit and other equipment as possible.
Compatible with:
- All Wave® systems
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Wave® music system III with multi-CD changer
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This is exactly what happened to at least one hapless office worker, thanks to fraudsters who have hijacked legitimate websites in order to increase traffic to their porn sitesand so boost their advertising revenue. Now American regulators are cracking down on the practice.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has closed down a number of websites run by two companies which, between them, had "pagejacked" as many as 25 million Web pages. "These operators hijacked websites, kidnapped consumers and held them captive. They exposed surfers, including children, to the ...
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NB4L Comes Under Fire Again Over Costs
Anyone want to buy a bus?
Anyone want to buy a bus?
Suffers a head injury after falling from rear platform.
The bus was "off route" but in service.
Boris Bus rollout continues.
Air conditioning problems send top deck temperatures soaring.
First route to be served entirely by 'son of Routemaster'.
Today's news from London.
Each bus will cost £354k over its lifetime.
It's a year since the 'son of Routemaster' first took to the streets. ...
Londoners are going to have to pay for it, though.
All aboard the first New Bus for London to go into service.
Engine trouble for Boris' flagship vehicle.
Vanity project, or a great new symbol for the capital?
The articulated eyesores are down to just three routes.
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On Wed, Jul 21, 2004 at 08:20:48AM -0700, Peter Jay Salzman wrote:
> dave, when you say floppy distribution, are you being literal about the
> word "floppy"? i haven't played with a modem for years, but wouldn't be
> the least surprised if knoppix did a good job in making modem
> connections. they've done a good job in all other areas!
I can't be certain, but I'm guessing a standard Knoppix setup is a little
beyond the hardware she's dealing with. (She's mainly a DOS user, I think.
Really, even plain text-mode Linux will be a joyous upgrade from that.)
> i'm picturing her using tom's rescue floppy. if she's unwilling to
> "upgrade" to a CD based distro, then, well...
> even better, she can turn her system into a real debian based system
> using knoppix as well; no muss, no fuss!
I think a more plain Debian install might be safer, but I've never done
a Knoppix install. I could just be making too many assumptions about the
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'all special effects turned on' KDE GUI they default to :^) ... purty, but
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6th World Congress on BABE-2015
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9:00 AM to 6:00 PM - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - North Shore C: 6th World Congress on Bioavailability and Bioequivalence : BA/BE Studies Summit from August 17th –19th 2015 at Chicago, USA with a theme "Approaches in Discussion of Current Issues & Future Possibilities in Bioavailability and Bioequivalence Studies". USA is hosting BABE-2015 as the entire research related to bioavailability and bioequivalence has been taking place in Chicago, USA. There are more than 100 research firms in USA which boosts research and healthcare. Chicago is one of the most vibrant research hubs in the world which works on the most dreadful disease like Cancer and HIV. There are several self-sustaining, not-for-profit, research support organization focused on facilitating the identification, quantification and validation of Bioavailability and bioequivalence for use in diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of diseases in Chicago.
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Control System-2015
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9:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Beijing: International Conference and Exhibition on Control System November 3-5, 2015 Beijing, China Advances in diverse applications of control systems Control Systems Summit-2015 welcomes attendees, presenters, and exhibitors from all over the world to Beijing, China. We are delighted to invite you all to attend and register for the "International Conference and Exhibition on Control System (Control System-2015)" which is going to be held during November 03-05, 2015 in Beijing, China. The organizing committee is gearing up for an exciting and informative conference program including plenary lectures, symposia, control system workshops on a variety of topics, poster presentations and various programs for participants from all over the world. We invite you to join us at the Control System-2015 International Conference, where you are sure to have a meaningful experience with scholars from around the world. All the Organizing Committee Members of the Control System Expo-2015 look forward to meet you in Beijing, China. This conference throws highlights o various arenas of the subject like, Control Theory and Applications Intelligent Systems and Machine Learning, Control Devices, Industrial Applications of Control Systems, Robotics and Automation, Man-Machine Interactions, Innovative Technologies Mechatronics, and many more. For more details please visit- http://controlsystem.conferenceseries.com/ Importance and Scope: Control System is an essential research topic. It will help in upliftment of the technology used in industrial sector. It is involved in almost every industry so one the most profit making sector, the inventors can showcase their latest technology, so they can have business opportunity with investors and companies in various events on control systems organized in our conference. Cyber Security for Smart Grid Industrial Control Systems Will Surpass $600 Million in Market Value by 2020. Around 600 Conferences, National symposiums and Workshops are to be held across the globe in the year 2014 and 2015 on Control Systems Automation Conferences, this itself indicates the importance of Control System Technology. Convergence between control and operating strategies in process automation and the discrete manufacturing sector is undoubtedly speeding up as information technology and networking systems develop. The two control techniques that have traditionally been apart have grown ever closer as the trend for sharing data across the whole business has led to company-wide control systems, the popularity of which is very much on the increase. Glance at Market of Control System Industry: China has the highest market size compared to all the leading countries USA, Japan and Germany follows respectively.In the year 2008 the Controlling Device was 15.8 billion US dollars by the end of 2009 it was increased by 10% and in the year 2010 the Construction Machines demand was huge with enormous growth of 47% percent compare to the previous year. In 2011 it was not so high but at the end of 2015 the expected market size of Control Devices will be 43.9 billion dollars. In Japan, 1,562 industrial multipurpose robots were installed per 10,000 automotive employees. The above represents density of Robot in automotive industry across the world, the statics shows that Japan (1562) has the highest robot density compared to other countries were as France automotive industries produces 1137 robots and it stands second. We're as the following countries like Germany (1133), USA (1091) and China (213). A Unique Opportunity for Advertisers and Sponsors at this International event: http://controlsystem.conferenceseries.com/sponsors.php Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:'Table Normal'; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:''; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;}
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text: Cloud Amazon steps into desktop virtualization with WorkSpaces, an assault on VMware Above: Andy Jassy, senior vice president of AWS, unveiled Amazon WorkSpaces at re:Invent in Las Vegas.Image Credit: Amazon November 13, 2013 10:20 AM Eric Blattberg 0 If you're not reaching, engaging, and monetizing customers on mobile, you're likely losing them to someone else. Register now for the 8th annual MobileBeat, July 13-14, where the best and brightest will be exploring the latest strategies and tactics in the mobile space. There's a new challenger in the desktop virtualization space. Amazon just announced Amazon WorkSpaces, a fully managed desktop computing service in the cloud. WorkSpaces sits higher in the stack than Amazon's cloud infrastructure offerings, providing access to a Windows 7 experience across desktops, laptops, iPads, and Android tablets. And because it's in the cloud, you can manage a persistent virtual machine across multiple devices — so if you leave the office, for example, you can jump right back into your session from a tablet. WorkSpaces represents a major challenge to VMware, which rakes in most of its revenue from desktop virtualization services. Amazon intends to undercut VMware on cost, pricing its cheapest WorkSpaces offering (Standard) at $35 per user, per month. WorkSpaces comes in four tiers, from Standard to Performance Plus. Standard offers 1 vCPU, 3.75 GiB of memory, and 50 GB of persistent user storage. All of the bundles include Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash, Firefox, Internet Explorer 9, and 7-Zip, among other utilities. "Virtual desktops are difficult to set up, they're difficult to manage, you have to worry about the hardware, the virtual desktop infrastructure … this business hasn't really taken off," said Andy Jassy, senior vice president of Amazon Web Services, onstage at AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas. "We wondered if there were an easier way." WorkSpaces is in limited preview now. Amazon will admit customers in several phases over the next few weeks, according to Jassy. To learn more about WorkSpaces, check out the video below. Related articles Track API activity with AWS CloudTrail, Amazon's newest cloud service NASA's piping a bunch of earth science data to Amazon's cloud VMworld: Too big to fail? Or too big to succeed? Amazon embraces cloud gaming (and other 3D graphics applications) Mainframe2, which pipes Windows apps to your browser, gets a boost from Amazon More information: Amazon Andy Jassy Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), a Fortune 500 company based in Seattle, opened on the World Wide Web in July 1995 and today offers Earth's Biggest Selection. Amazon.com, Inc. seeks to be Earth's most customer-centric company, where cu... read more » Andy Jassy leads the Amazon Web Services business (AWS) and the Technology Infrastructure organization for Amazon.com. AWS is a subsidiary of Amazon.com that provides software developers and businesses with cloud-based infrastructure s... read more » Powered by VBProfiles VB's research team is studying mobile user acquisition... Chime in here, and we'll share the results.


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5-year-old kid makes greatest graduation speech ever
Forget Obama's speech to graduating cadets at West Point this week.
One preschooler has blown all other graduation speeches out of the water.
A graduation for preschoolers may be considered a bit excessive, but it could also open the door to great speeches like this one.
5-year-old Jathan Muhar doesn't want to be a lawyer, a president, or a doctor. He's setting the bar much higher.
During his preschool graduation, Muhar strode up to the podium to show his diploma and announced that when he grows up, he wants to be Batman.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 20 standard (1/3-cup) muffin cups with paper liners. Sift first 5 ingredients into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter and cream cheese in large bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar, then vanilla extract and coconut flavoring. Beat in dry ingredients (batter will be stiff). Add eggs 1 at a time, beating to blend after each addition. Beat in milk, then stir in chocolate chips. Spoon scant 1/3 cup batter into each paper liner. Bake cupcakes until tester inserted into centers comes out clean, about 22 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes, then turn cupcakes out of pan and cool on rack.
For frosting:
Using electric mixer, beat butter, coconut milk powder, and salt in large bowl until smooth. Beat in vanilla extract and coconut flavoring. Beat in enough powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, to form very thick frosting. Beat in milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting is thin enough to spread.
Spread frosting on cupcakes. Sprinkle with flaked coconut, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store cupcakes airtight at room temperature.
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July 17, 2008
An open hearing of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs bore witness to an unusually candid discussion about the Muslim Brotherhood's network in the United States. It was unusual in the respect that it was discussed at all. The fact that many major American Muslim organizations are derived from the Muslim Brotherhood is rarely addressed on Capitol Hill.
The topic of the July 10 hearing was, "The Roots of Violent Islamist Extremism and Efforts to Counter It," and the subject most discussed was Islamist ideology as the root cause of terrorism. What made this hearing significant was the extent to which the U.S.-based Muslim Brotherhood network was discussed in oral and written testimony – largely by Zeyno Baran, senior fellow and director of the Center for Eurasian Policy at the Hudson Institute.
Ms. Baran's central point was that, while not all Islamists will become terrorists, all Islamic terrorists begin with Islamist ideology. She cited the Muslim Brotherhood as the "prime example" of the spectrum of Islamist groups that, while differing in tactics, agree on their final goal: a world dominated by Islamic law, or Shariah. As such, Ms. Baran pointed out that there were inherent problems with the outreach policies of various government agencies. She specifically cited sensitivity training for the FBI run by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as "completely self-defeating" as FBI agents might be taught to be overly sensitive and may avoid asking certain questions during investigations that they should be asking.
Ms. Baran elaborated on some of the precepts of Hizb ut-Tahrir, an Islamist movement dedicated to re-establishing the Caliphate. In doing so, she made a revealing comment on Islamist strategy in the West:
The freedom and justice HT seeks by overthrowing democracy can often only be attained through violence. However, HT is not likely to take up terrorism itself. Terrorist acts are simply not part of its mission. HT exists to serve as an ideological and political training ground for Islamists. And I have called them a "conveyer belt to terrorism." In order to best accomplish this goal, HT will remain non-violent, acting within the legal systems of the countries in which it operates. The same can be said actually about many of the Islamist organizations, including the Brotherhood. These groups do not need to become terrorists because winning hearts and minds is far more effective in achieving the ultimate goal. But of course they do not rule out the use of force if they cannot establish their caliphate via non-violent means.
She also painted a picture of the Brotherhood infrastructure in the United States:
Following the bottom-up approach focusing on education, the first organizations created in America were the Muslim Student Associations (MSA), which are based in universities. After they graduated, the North American Islamic Trust (NAIT) was created in order to expand these radical ideas and extend the influence of Islamism beyond college campuses. In the 1980s, several other prominent Islamist organizations were created including the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), the Islamic Association for Palestine (IAP), and after Hamas was created in 1987 in Gaza, the IAP became its leading representative in North America.
There are a whole set of other organizations that can be added to this list; I will just mention the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), which I believe was created by MB to influence the US government, Congress, and NGOs, along with academic and media groups. Despite being founded by leading Islamists, CAIR has successfully portrayed itself as a mainstream Muslim organization over the past 15 years—and has been treated as such by many US government officials, including Presidents Clinton and Bush.
What is critically important in all these organizations is their support for one another; the same leaders appear in multiple organizations, tend to have familial relations, and move within the same close trusted circles.
Why haven't these facts been subject to more open and public discourse on Capitol Hill and in the mainstream media? Ms. Baran answered that herself in her opening remarks:
I understand that for most Americans, dealing with Islamism is extremely difficult because it is associated with Islam. Very few people dare to question the beliefs or actions of Muslims for fear of being called a bigot or an Islamophobe.
As an observant Muslim herself, Ms. Baran is in a unique position to understand and appreciate the Islamist challenge facing America. Other witnesses before the committee, however, did not agree with her assessment. Dr. Peter P. Mandaville of George Mason University commented that some individuals associated with CAIR may share the Muslim Brotherhood ideology, but said that it would be "wrong to characterize the organization in its entirety" as a Muslim Brotherhood front group. Dr. Fathali M. Moghaddam of Georgetown University dismissed concerns about CAIR's sensitivity training, claiming that the FBI agents he has taught would not be affected by any excessive sensitivity (and incidentally came out with a ringing endorsement of a book by John Esposito, his colleague at Georgetown, and director of the university's Prince Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding). Michael E. Leiter, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, refused to condemn the FBI's outreach policy, claiming that outreach was critical. Mr. Leiter advocated full-spectrum outreach, even with those who might be anti-American, but drew the line before those who supported violence.
In March, the IPT began to roll out an extensive profile on CAIR, noting its undeniable roots at a 1993 meeting of the U.S.-based Palestine Committee of the Muslim Brotherhood attended by CAIR's founders, Omar Ahmad and Nihad Awad. The profile notes consistent support by CAIR officials and speakers at CAIR events for the use of violence and terrorism in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
By Mr. Leiter's logic, if it were established that CAIR, ISNA, and other American Islamist organizations supported violence in any part of the world, they should not be partners in outreach. Also, if outreach were to become "full-spectrum," as Mr. Leiter advocates, government agencies would have to move beyond the status quo, where all outreach is dominated by Islamist organizations to the detriment of other American Muslim organizations like the Islamic Supreme Council of North America, the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, and the American Islamic Congress – who are comparatively ignored by government officials.
Hopefully the hearing and Ms. Baran's testimony will spark further debate in policy circles, in the media, and on the blogosphere.
Click here to see IPT Executive Director Steven Emerson's report to the Committee.
Related Topics: The Muslim Brotherhood, The Muslim Brotherhood
Reader comments on this item
Submitted by Deanna Clark, Sep 28, 2011 19:10
There must be big dollars behind this "liberal" support of Islamists. I assume the oil companies are contributing, as are we when we drive big thirsty cars.
Remember the Trojan Horse
Submitted by Patri, Jul 19, 2008 11:10
Islamists are very careful to work withing the United States system and exploiting our laws for thier objectives. They work stealthily to acquire small simple litigious rullings and build from there once a precedent is set. The purposely find "victims" vis-a-vis Walmat, McDonalds, etc. to sue to not so much to obtain money, (which they gladly accept and pass on to their more violent terrorist sectors), but the main and unstated purpose of the suit is to gain LEGAL GROUND.
Islamists are not in America to co-exist peacefully, unless America co-exists under Sharia law, leaving behind United States Constitutional Laws. They are masters at deceit and propaganda. They are a small minority, yet they DEMAND and RECEIVE special accommodation; foot baths at our Universities; prayer rooms, etc. No other minority has ever demanded accommodation for RELIGIOUS purposes.
The backlash of Islamists is that many Americans now look at Muslims as a threat and with disapproval, where in as little as 10 years ago, Muslim were accorded respect and acceptance.
For many Americans it is difficult to distinguish between the "good Muslim" and the "bad Muslim." Bad Muslim meaning those who wish and seek to harm the United States. Fear creates barriers and mis-trust, and rightly so. The MSA and the NAIT are truly recruiting sectors. Please do not ask me to extend the hand of trust and friendship to my enemy when they hold the sword or dagger in theirs.


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Birthday party entertainers: Musicians for kids in New York City
These musical party entertainers for kids in New York City sing songs, play instruments and interact with kids using props.
Mon May 13 2013
Photograph: Reuben Radding
Party entertainers: Astrograss
Photograph: Courtesy Bobby Doowah
Party entertainers: Bobby Doowah
Party entertainers: Brett Band
Party entertainers: Brett Band
Party entertainers: Danna Banana
Party entertainers: Danna Banana
Photograph: Noffar Gat
Party entertainers: Little Rockers
Party entertainers: Moey's Music Party
Photograph: Meredith LeVande
Party entertainers: Monkey Monkey Music
Photograph: Courtesy Ms. Janis
Party entertainers: Ms. Janis
Party entertainers: A Sing-Along with Ryan
Party entertainers: A Sing-Along with Ryan
Photograph: Reuben Radding
Party entertainers: Astrograss
Many of the musical party entertainers on our list may sound familiar—that's because a good chunk of them can be seen (and heard!) frequently at children's events around the city and at music classes at city play spaces. Expect upbeat performances (a lot of the party entertainers even croon popular songs that parents and older guests will know), dance contests and instrument play. Some of the musicians are especially suited for first birthday parties.
RECOMMENDED: All party entertainers in New York City
This popular bluegrass band will pen a personalized song for the birthday kid, host dance contests and play a sweet set. $250 and up for a solo performance; $400 for a two-piece band; $600 for a three-piece band (917-693-4939, astrograssmusic.com/kids)
Bobby Doowah
In the biz since 1993, Bobby Doo Wah entertains with scarves, musical instruments and familiar songs that get kids ages one to five up and grooving. $275 for 30 minutes, $325 for 45 minutes (917-838-4527, bobbydoowah.com)
Brett Band
This early-childhood music educator is well loved at local tot hot spots. He's performed at Apple Seeds, Citibabes, Kidville and NY Kids Clubs, to name a few. Book his three-piece band (drums, piano and guitar) or get him as a solo act. $300 for up to 20 kids (recommended for children under five), $350 for more than 20 kids (brettband.com)
Danna Banana
Singer-songwriter Banana has done tunes for Nickelodeon and Disney, and is tickled yellow to bring his silly songs to your home. Parties include a performance and a package of CDs. $330 and up for 45 minutes (917-744-2358, dannabanana.com)
Jam with Jamie
Local music teacher and actress Jamie and her friends keep young partygoers entertained with tunes on her guitar, singalongs, parachute play, and treats such as bubbles, scarves and shakers. $275 for 45 minutes in Manhattan. Rates vary elsewhere. (305-321-3192, jamwithjamie.com)
Little Rockers
Husband-and-wife team Chris and Jessie sing a combination of original tunes and popular rock songs, like Joan Jett's "I Love Rock and Roll" and the Cars' "Shake It Up." They also bring along instruments for the kids to play with—mini guitars are popular with the younger set. $300 and up for 45 minutes (732-872-4354, littlerockersmusic.com)
Moey's Music Party
The Off Broadway performer Moey—or one of her band members—sings original songs, hosts games and activities using a range of props (maracas, bubbles), and personalizes the tunes to match your party's theme. $495 and up for 45 minutes (917-680-6739, moeysmusicparty.com)
Monkey Monkey Music
Meredith LeVande invites little ones to participate in performances that combine peppy tunes with bubbles. $350 for 45–60 minute solo act; $450 for duo act; $550 and up for band; additional fees for bookings outside Manhattan (212-673-6472, monkeymonkeymusic.com)
Ms. Janis
This musician and educator plays interactive tunes, incorporating props like a parachuted bubble machine. Best for ages three to six. $250 for 45 minutes. (646-696-5671, msjanis.com)
A Sing-Along with Ryan Guitarist
Wisconsin-born guitarist Ryan serenades tots (ages six months to five years) with classic children's songs as well as tunes that parents will enjoy—Van Morrison's "Brown Eyed Girl" is his biggest crowd-pleaser. $250 for 30 minutes, $300 for 45 minutes (646-373-5550, asingalongwithryan.com)
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Jul 2009
Selected "In the News" items previously
featured on NISIC for
this month. See the In the News
Archives to view previously posted items by year and
See our What's
New section for current items of interest.
Barcode Chosen for Identifying the World's Plants (Jul
28, 2009)
Imperial College London.
An international team of 52 scientists have concluded a four-year
effort to agree on a standard 'plant
DNA barcode', which will provide the foundation for the widespread
use of DNA technologies to identify plants, making it quicker and easier
to identify poisonous, endangered or illegal species.
DNA Barcodes for Plants? (Jul 29, 2009)
Tapped to Take on Kudzu (Jul 16, 2009)
Agricultural Research Service.
Kudzu, "the vine that ate the south," which spreads at the rate of
150,000 acres annually, could meet its match in a naturally occurring fungus
that ARS scientists
have formulated as a biologically based herbicide.
the Invasive Risk of Biofuels – IUCN Draft Guidelines Available
for Comment (Jul 15, 2009)
International Union for Conservation of Nature.
IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office of Nairobi hosted a workshop exploring
invasive risks linked to biofuel developments, in April 2009. An outcome of the
workshop was a draft of guidelines which are available for comment: Guidelines
on Biofuels and Invasive Species: Draft for comment (Jul 6, 2009; PDF | 584 KB).
The deadline for the comments was Aug 31, 2009.
EPA to
Host Meetings about Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (Jul
17, 2009)
Environmental Protection Agency.
The Environmental Protection Agency
will host public meetings in each of the Great Lakes states to discuss the federal
government's draft action plan for restoring the Great Lakes with the Great
Lakes Restoration Initiative. Invasive species is one of the five principal
focus areas.
Captain and Chief Officer Plead Guilty to Crimes Related to Pollution
from Cargo Ship Traveling to New Orleans: Charges Include First
for Violation of Anti-invasive Species Law (Jul 15,
U.S. Department of Justice.
This is the first time an individual is charged under the anti-invasive species
law, a law designed to mitigate the introduction of marine invasive species into
waters of the U.S.
Invaders Spread Through Neglect of Treaty (Jul 13,
World Wildlife Fund international.
The World Wildlife Fund has issued the report Silent
Invasion: The spread of marine invasive species via ships' ballast water (2009;
PDF | 482 KB). The report details 24 cases where significant marine pests
were most likely introduced or spread through discharges of ships ballast water
during the five years in which the Convention
on the Control and Management of Ship's Ballast Water and Sediments was
ratified by only one of the world's top ten shipping states.
Profile -- Late BlightUSDA. NAL.
National Invasive Species Information Center.
Late blight is a very destructive disease and is the same disease responsible
for causing the Irish Potato Famine in the 1840s. Uncontrolled it will kill plants
faster than any other disease and effects both potato and tomato crops. The disease
spreads very easily from one garden or field to others, because the spores are
easily carried in wind currents to infect susceptible plants.
Crisis Worse than Economic Crisis - IUCN (Jul
2, 2009)
International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.
A detailed analysis of the IUCN Red
List of Threatened Species, "Wildlife
in a Changing World: An Analysis of the 2008 IUCN Red
List of Threatened Species" has just been published. Results from the
report shows nearly one third of amphibians, more than one in eight birds and
nearly a quarter of mammals are threatened with extinction. Overall, a minimum
of 16,928 species are threatened with extinction. Invasive species are one of
the threats leading to extinctions.
Against Invasive Weeds, Vines (Jul 1, 2009)
USA Today.
More homeowners, governments and businesses are using grazing to harness the
eating power of animals and control invasive weeds, maintain lawns and clear
fire-prone grasses. The animals are an alternative to using machinery or herbicides.
Coming Soon to a Neighborhood Near You!
Agricultural Research Magazine.
(Jul 2009 – Vol. 57, No. 6)
Entire issue focus on invasive species; science-based strategies to control invasive
Crisis Worse than Economic Crisis – IUCN (Jul
2, 2009)
International Union for Conservation of Nature.
The IUCN has issued the report Wildlife
in a Changing World: An analysis of the 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species ™ (2009;
PDF | 4.1 MB). The report, which is published every four years, analyses
44,838 species on the IUCN Red List and presents results by groups of species,
geographical regions, and different habitats, such as marine, freshwater and
terrestrial, and includes the impact of invasive species.


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This little isle is full of myth and folklore, from the stories our grandparents told us as kids to the local legends we spoke about with our friends by torchlight.
Britain was (and still is) the setting for all manner of fairytales, historical events and yarns, many of which are still prevalent to this day and are told all over the world.
In fact, many of today's holiday destinations in the UK wouldn't look out of place in a children's book or medieval tapestry, which is why it's even easier to imagine the fantastic stories Britain's mesmerising historical past.
If you fancy revisiting your childhood, teaching the family a thing or two or just delving into the myths and traditions that this island has to offer, here are the top three British legends you'd be crazy to miss:
Trace the steps of Jack the Ripper in East London
In 1888 the cobbled streets of East London were a dangerous place, mainly because of one man – Jack the Ripper. Five prostitutes were murdered at the hands of one of Britain's most notorious serial killers but the number could have been far greater.
In part, Jack remains famous to this day due to the wild accusations as to just who Jack the Ripper was. From famous writers and artists to members of the royal family. Why not walk the streets in Whitechapel and review the evidence for yourself.
Stay at one of our London hotels to explore Jack's haunts at night. Complement the experience with a trip around the trendy shops and bars of East London by day.
Explore Robin Hood's Nottingham with a band of merry men
The man who stole from the rich to give to the poor, the man who could shoot an arrow straighter than any other and the man who wore rather fetching green tights – who else but Robin Hood?
The story of Robin Hood and his band of merry men who roamed the forests of Nottingham is about as British as fish and chips or queuing, but that doesn't make it any less exciting. After countless film and television remakes isn't it about time you saw Sherwood Forest for yourself?
If you don't fancy a night in the forest, why not stay in one of our Nottingham hotels with your Maid Marion or Friar Tuck?
Get spiritual at Glastonbury (without a pair of wellies in sight!)
If Britain had a spiritual home, it would be Glastonbury. A place that is synonymous with the world famous music festival, Glastonbury is also said to be the resting place of King Arthur and a magnet for all things supernatural.
It's also said that a young Jesus Christ may have once visited this area and that the Holy Grail is buried deep under the town's Chalice Well.
Whatever you believe, Glastonbury and Somerset are wonderful destinations for a weekend away even if you don't discover the world's most sought artefacts. After a hard day searching for the answer to life's mysteries, crash out in our Glastonbury hotel to recharge your spiritual (and physical) batteries!
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