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WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2004 The nature of war has changed, and the United States must change to meet the new threats, the Defense Department's top homeland defense civilian said here today.
Paul McHale, assistant secretary of defense for homeland defense, spoke at the 35th Fletcher Conference. This year's theme is "Planning for and Responding to Threats to the U.S. Homeland."
He said the nature of war has fundamentally changed in the last three decades. McHale, a Marine Reserve colonel, said his generation of officers trained for a conflict with the Soviet Union.
"A conflict involved a hostile nation state or coalition of hostile nation states the Warsaw Pact," he said. "Throughout our history we believed it took the resources of a nation state to threaten the United States."
But that has changed. "Transnational terrorist groups unaffiliated with nations, but taking advantage of safe havens can now acquire miniaturized weapons, including weapons of mass destruction that would bring to them the destructive capacity that in the past could only be associated with the resources of a country," McHale said.
These groups could acquire and would use weapons of mass destruction.
McHale shared the draft of the proposed Homeland Defense and Civil Defense Strategy. Pentagon officials stressed that the strategy is only a draft, and changes may still occur until Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld signs the policy.
McHale said the common theme in the strategy is that a passive, reactive defense one implemented only after the threat becomes clear is too slow to be effective. "A passive defense, a reactive defense is a formula for failure," he said.
Al Qaeda and similar groups are brutal and malevolent, but "they are quite professional," McHale noted. Terrorists look for seams in defenses and attack them, he said.
"We must seize the initiative," he pointed out. Defenses must change daily, and defenses must be in depth and layered.
He said the principal objective of the draft strategy is to anticipate the attack. The United States must identify the approaching threat at the earliest possible time.
The American military applying pressure in Afghanistan forced Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda leaders into the mountains. This had a direct impact on al Qaeda operations, he said.
Defeating the threats as far away from U.S. shores is another focus of the strategy. He said the idea is to push out the borders of interdiction.
"From our perspective, homeland defense begins overseas," McHale said." When Marines and soldiers went into Kandahar during military actions against the Taliban in Afghanistan, their achievement in Kandahar contributed directly to the security in California and Kansas."
Another portion of the strategy is to ensure that no enemy attack will degrade U.S. ability to project power.
The strategy also looks to ensure DoD ability to help civil authorities in case where defenses fail and there is an attack with weapons of mass destruction. He said al Qaeda does not launch single attacks. The military must be prepared to help in the event al Qaeda launching multiple attacks using these weapons.
Finally, the strategy calls for DoD to share its knowledge and expertise with state, local and international partners. He said the services have been prepared to work in contaminated environments since the chemical attacks of World War I. "DoD has the legal and moral obligation to migrate those capabilities to the civilian community," he said.


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Actresses Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer of the Oscar nominated film, The Help, may be front-runners for acting statues this year . But the recognition of their performances has done little to quell some of the controversy that surrounds the film as the Academy Awards approach.
Lehigh University's director of Africana Studies James Peterson in on the film, whose controversy stems not from the film's narrative of 1960s-era domestic workers in a racially divided South. The buzz is coming from the film's romantic approach to a turbulent time in America, the role the film's central white character plays, and Hollywood's overall lack of roles for black actors outside villains and domestic help.
"While we must applaud the outstanding performances by Ms. Davis and Ms. Spencer we cannot ignore the fact that, once again, African Americans are being recognized in Hollywood for playing limited and/or demeaning roles. Sadly, the layers of these limitations go to the historical inaccuracies and the glossed-over inequities of both the film and the book," Peterson said.
"The Help's one-sided, romanticized depiction of African American domestic workers ignores the painful struggles that many women of color have endured at the hands of their white employers. And this, unfortunately underscores the state of Hollywood for African Americans. While some progress has been made, Hollywood has a long way to go in order to present the full range of women of color on the big screen and for African Americans in general. In order to get better we have to move away from the limited depictions of black life (sometimes produced by black executives) and professionally nurture more women, African Americans, and other people of color as writers, producers, and executives. Only then will Hollywood realize its fullest potential to provide substantive entertainment for the 21st Century world."
How do we convince Hollywood to move away from its limited depictions of black life?
"This is a difficult question to answer. Consider the challenges that George Lucas (George Lucas?!?!) had in trying to fund Red Tails." Red Tails is the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, an all-black World War II fighter pilot squad.
"And this is NOT an issue of consumer ticket sales. Black folk disproportionately spend their disposable income at the movies. Like so many of our institutions, Hollywood is dominated by white males. In these kinds of environments we need radical efforts to bring gender and racial equality to the Hollywood production structure.
"Foundational funds need to be raised and set aside for women and people of color to attend film school and film industry school; Spike Lee should be granted 'green-light' ability for the remainder of his career. Documentary film makers (especially folk like Byron Hurt, Nzingha Stewart, and Tanji Gilliam) should be supported by equality-based Hollywood initiatives. Documentary film is one of the most efficient ways to offset the overabundance of stereotypical imagery in Hollwood films. Hollywood studios should also be 'incentivized' to collaborate with consultants and scholars who are both sensible about women's issues, violence in the media, negative racial depictions AND sensitive to the shifting demographics of this country - clearly reflected in the 2010 census data. If we can take these few steps then we might begin to address the ingrained biases in Hollywood."
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Aug 02 2011
From Plate to Pixel
Note: I featured the following book on PW Cooks several weeks ago, but wanted to move it to the Photography section so you all wouldn't miss it.
Helene Dujardin is a food blogger, food photographer, author…and my friend. Helene's food styling and photography of the beautiful treats she prepares are out-of-this-world gorgeous.
As you may have read on the other sections of my site, Helene recently visited the ranch and taught an all-day macaron and food photography workshop. While I knew the photography portion would be interesting, I was amazed at what an incredible teacher Helene is.
I featured Helene's book on PW Cooks a few weeks ago. But since it's such a great book about photography in general, I wanted to be sure to give you the information here. I've been reading it carefully over the past few weeks, and it really is a treasure.
Plate to Pixel is a photographer's dream. It centers around food photography, but the lessons in the book can be applied to photography in general; within the first ten minutes after I first opened the book, I'd already learned something new about my camera equipment.
Here's a peek inside:
Helene covers equipment, both for food styling and photography.
And compares unfavorable light…
With light that brings out the natural beauty of food.
This is a hands-on, read-it-then-do-it photography manual. For beginners, you'll find the information easy to grasp. For advanced photographers, you'll find inspiration in Helene's composition and styling. It really is a book for everyone.
I'd highly recommend it!
Here's where you can find it:
Plate to Pixel
62 Comments and 2 Replies
debbie On Tuesday, August 2 at 7:55 am
thanks, we can always learn something new and fun!!
Urban Wife On Tuesday, August 2 at 7:57 am
I wish this book was in my personal collection! Helene is such a talented lady.
Kelley On Tuesday, August 2 at 8:01 am
What a great book! I've almost started my "buy a new camera fund" and I'm so excited to get it and to have the right tools to take such great pictures. Thanks for all the tips on photograghy. I've always been a point and shoot girl and I feel I've missed out and some really great photos. Looking forward to becoming a more mature photographer.
Daddy Scratches On Tuesday, August 2 at 8:01 am
Note to corner-cutting restaurant owners: This is why the food photos you shot with your point-and-shoot, built-in-flash camera make your dishes look like the gruel they served those orphans in "Oliver."
Tricia On Tuesday, August 2 at 8:03 am
I just ordered this book last week. I can't wait to read all she has to say
Christienne On Tuesday, August 2 at 8:05 am
I've had my eye on it for a while… will definitely have to pick one up!
CarlaF-in Atlanta On Tuesday, August 2 at 8:20 am
Thanks for the review. This sounds like sometthing I want in my library collection
Cindy On Tuesday, August 2 at 8:36 am
This book was a birthday present to me. I haven't had as much time as I'd like to read it, but what I have read so far, I've loved.
Adrienne @ Midwestern Belle On Tuesday, August 2 at 8:46 am
I'm so excited to check out this book! Her work is gorgeous!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen On Tuesday, August 2 at 8:48 am
This is a must have book; I love it. I kept signing up to win one and the realized it was not expensive and ordered it. Helene makes it all easy to understand and apply. Very inspiring.
Budoh On Tuesday, August 2 at 8:57 am
I was so excited when two of my fav bloggers teamed up!!! The book has been on my wish list since it came out…
Mollie @ Jennings Brae Bank Farm On Tuesday, August 2 at 9:05 am
I've been thinking about getting a photography book to help me along. This might be the one. Thanks for the recommendation!
Kim McIlrath On Tuesday, August 2 at 9:07 am
I am a photographer, new to blogging and I love to cook. Combining these three things has made my life, lately, so enjoyable. This book looks like it will further improve my pictures! Can't wait to get my hands on this book.
Yadi @ShopCookMake On Tuesday, August 2 at 9:35 am
I have the book. It's amazing! I recommend that everyone interested in food photography buys it.
Through the Lens of Kimberly Gauthier, Photography Blog On Tuesday, August 2 at 9:44 am
What a fantastic write up. I love Helene's book and I'll be giving it away on my Facebook page this weekend. I was so excited to see this post come to the top of my Google Reader.
I love three niches: pet photography, food photography, and wedding photography. I was so excited to find Helene's book, because there really isn't a lot of information out there about food photography. I interviewed two food photographers locally and was stunned by the amount of work that can go into a shoot. But I also received some great tips from Helene and the local photographers that helped me with my own amateur shots.
I mostly shoot at restaurants. I go in the evening as the sun is setting and sit near or next to a window (preferabbly facing West). We go to the same restaurants often so the waitstaff know that I'll be taking pictures and are great about allowing me to take my time. I love food photography!!!
Jaci On Tuesday, August 2 at 9:44 am
Looks like a wonderful book, and so glad to read that it won't scare off beginners!
Meme On Tuesday, August 2 at 10:13 am
I want the book. Ree, knowing you channel Lucille Ball, she would have been 100 this coming Saturday. I love her and watch re-runs all the time. Can't believe she would have been 100 years old!
Calli On Tuesday, August 2 at 10:15 am
I ordered Helene's book a few weeks ago, after seeing your post, and have been pouring over it. It is completely lovely and inspirational. As I photograph a new food post this week, I am employing her wonderful strategies… and am already seeing some improvement. Thank you for the introduction.
tj On Tuesday, August 2 at 10:36 am
…This is on my Christmas List. As is another certain, [ahem], yet to be released book. *wink*wink*nudge*nudge*
…Blessings :o)
Debbi On Tuesday, August 2 at 10:43 am
Amazing work. I am in awe…….I need this book and the time to play with it.
The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh On Tuesday, August 2 at 11:00 am
This is on my wishlist already. I hope someone gets it for me for my birthday, it looks awesome!
Petrel On Tuesday, August 2 at 11:03 am
I bought this book a few weeks ago, sat down, and read it cover to cover. It IS amazing. I just have a point and shoot, but Helene's tips and pictures have already helped me improve the quality of my pictures. Natural light, folks, that is where it is at!! Use it, reflect it, love it.
Alex On Tuesday, August 2 at 11:35 am
I think I "need" this book. I spend so much time getting mediocre photos, I crave fabulousness!!!
Kelly Kardos On Tuesday, August 2 at 12:38 pm
1st-LOVE the title plate to pixel. And what a dream to actually take a class like this. I love photographing food-just not so great at it……yet!
Thanks for sharing.
kelly Kardos On Tuesday, August 2 at 12:46 pm
I JUST ordered this book!!! I am SO excited!
My Kitchen in the Rockies On Tuesday, August 2 at 12:54 pm
That's my kind of a book. Helene's pictures are gorgeous.
I just took a set of photography lessons to get to know my new camera better. In Sept. I will be attending a food photography class with Jennifer Olson, a Boulder located food photographer. I can hardly wait.
Susan in NH On Tuesday, August 2 at 6:30 pm
Thanks for the recommendation. Plan to order soon. Can't wait to see your new book–have preordered a couple copies already on Amazon.com
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com On Tuesday, August 2 at 6:42 pm
Thanks for the review! I've bought the book and can't wait to review it myself. Also, a giveaway in the working
Kristina C. On Tuesday, August 2 at 8:25 pm
This would be a great book for a Giveaway! hint, hint!
Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline On Tuesday, August 2 at 9:45 pm
Thanks so much for your insight regarding this subject & book….I get so lost with all the information that is available but will be adding this to my Christmas wish list. : )
Marie M.C. On Tuesday, August 2 at 10:10 pm
That photo with the blackberry sorbet (just guessing) is food porn at its best. To die for. Does anyone use "to die for" anymore? Or has it gone the way of "bitchin"?
sherri lynn @ life of a wife On Wednesday, August 3 at 8:05 am
I just received this book last week for my birthday, and I cannot wait to read it!
Mary M On Wednesday, August 3 at 8:41 am
Between 11 and 12. Which is not as early as I SHOULD go to bed. And not as early as I TRY to go to bed. But somehow ends up being the time I DO go to bed.
Mamafive On Wednesday, August 3 at 10:23 am
I try to go to bed at 10, but I almost never get there before 11. After the kids go to bed the quiet is nice.
Carol J. in East Texas On Wednesday, August 3 at 10:25 am
Thanks for the heads-up on this book. It is so reasonably priced at both Amazon and B & N. Had some Christmas gift cards from B&N–so used them to order the book. Wanted to get something special with the cards–and think this is it!
beth carter On Wednesday, August 3 at 10:36 am
I just ordered a copy, too! It seems her teaching and instruction would be beneficial when photographing all still life subjects…here's hoping!
Carolynn F On Wednesday, August 3 at 11:51 am
What a great book! I've taken a few online classes to get a better handle on what my camera can do but this book seems to do a great job of illustrating the impact of different approaches. Off to visit Amazon…
Deb On Wednesday, August 3 at 11:56 am
Does this include the time I conk out on the couch? About 10 on the couch, 11 actualy bed time.
lauren On Wednesday, August 3 at 12:25 pm
Broken Barn Industries On Wednesday, August 3 at 12:39 pm
I won't even style my hair, never mind my food. I do have some great shots of liverwurst on crackers though.
Sarah On Wednesday, August 3 at 12:47 pm
I just got my copy of this book a couple of days back! And yes, its superb!!! every photography student should possess one of it
Rachael On Wednesday, August 3 at 1:04 pm
Just ordered it!
Marian rodenhizer On Wednesday, August 3 at 3:45 pm
This looks likes like beautiful book. Do you recommend it for product photography? I want to take better photos of my hand made books
Helene On Wednesday, August 3 at 11:44 pm
Hi Marian,
I believe it would be helpful for your product photography. The first 5 chapters can really be applied to any subject as they cover camera basic settings and modes, natural light, artificial light, composition (color wheel, rule of thirds, camera angles), etc…
Marian On Saturday, August 6 at 11:44 am
Hi Helene,
Thanks for your response. I'm going to order the book.
I now have a coolpix nikon point and shoot. What do you recommend for my first digital SLR
Chef Dennis On Wednesday, August 3 at 5:29 pm
I have been recommending that book to everyone I know! I think anyone who read it would see an improvement in their images from following her advice!
Suzanne On Wednesday, August 3 at 6:00 pm
I go to bed after I know my last peep has drifted off to dreamland,or in my little girl's case, "Sleep Pony Land" and my little guy "Sleep Donkey Land" and after a quick pick-up-the-forgotten-toys sweep of my living room, kitchen, bathroom. . . My head hits the pillow around 11 or 11:30.
Trina On Wednesday, August 3 at 9:02 pm
Just ordered this – I desperately need help in this area of photography (well, I need help in every area)!!!
Janet K On Wednesday, August 3 at 9:55 pm
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book. I bought it after you first posted about it, and read it cover to cover. I continue to go back through this book. It is full of great, easy to use information that is wonderful for those interested in food photography, but I think is also helpful for other types of photography. Her pictures are just beautiful to look at!!!!!
vnjufouds9a On Wednesday, August 3 at 10:13 pm
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book. I bought it after you first posted about it, and read it cover to cover. I continue to go back through this book. It is full of great, easy to use information that is wonderful for those interested in food photography, but I think is also helpful for other types of photography. Her pictures are just beautiful to look at!!!!!
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Debbie On Wednesday, August 3 at 10:42 pm
I ordered this book a few months ago, and then I was SOOOO jealous when you posted that she was coming out to your house. I wished I could have entered to be there, but I kinda needed to take care of my kids. Still, I love the book, and that's almost as good as learning from her in person, right?! The book is gorgeous – so inspiring.
Lindsey (aka modchik) On Thursday, August 4 at 2:47 am
Ordered. She makes me want to be a better photographer… and so do you Ree.
[email protected]/blog On Thursday, August 4 at 8:19 am
Dear Santa,
Please put this book in my stocking this year. P.W. says I need it and you know I gotta do like she says….
Keep up the good work, hug the Elves for me.
Penne On Thursday, August 4 at 9:24 am
Before the sun went down………. 8:44pm. For the past 3 nights I have gone to bed before dark. And I'm not even getting up to do the cattle thing.
Thelma On Thursday, August 4 at 10:12 am
Bedtime………….anytime from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am-usually up ay 4:30 am.
April On Thursday, August 4 at 10:34 am
I try really hard to get in bed by 11pm, it's usually later though
Chelsey @ Chew with Your Mouth Open On Thursday, August 4 at 11:29 am
This book looks fantastic! Thank you so much or sharing! I checked it out last night on Amazon too! Woohoo!
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No. 1 Lady Cats settle for 3rd
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Going into the District 14-AA Tournament, McNairy Central's girls held the number one seed, but a semifinal loss to the Lexington Lady Tigers knocked the Lady Bobcats out of the Championship and Runner-up positions.
"This is not exactly where we wanted to be," said Lady Bobcat head coach Jerry Lott. "I would rather be playing a home game Friday night, but we are still playing and we are still in the Region Tournament."
Nevertheless, the team has done well after starting the season 0-3 and winning 24 out of 26 games following the rough beginning.
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The whole week of Monica's release, I've been so supportive. That's my girl. She's been holding it down not only for me but for everyone else hat's true to R&B and I'm just proud of her. Monica is the possibility that you can come back with the right music. The right look so she is the ideal right now for me.
I think it's even more special coming from Bran like that because we started at a time where there weren't a lot of us and of course they made us not like each other. And we were young enough to not understand that it was just for media sensationalism altogether. We didn't get it and now as adults with us being friends and both being mothers it means a lot to know that she's always in my corner instead of feeling like she's my rival because it's strength in numbers. And I think if more people understood that we could do more. It just means a lot to me for her to just always stay behind me like that and always uplift me because I would do the same thing when it's her time..And her time is coming. I've heard some of her stuff.
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Tuesday, February 21, 1995 - 1:30 p.m.
Brigadier General Govan: Thank you very much. It's a pleasure to be here. I believe each of you has a press kit that gives some basics about... I see a lot of negative nods. We will get you that. That will answer some of the more technical questions. Of course, any arms control agreement and treaty implementation is a technical subject.
That's not really what I want to talk to you about. But, here, you'll find some of the details about the treaty itself -- the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty which was signed in 1991 and entered into force in December of last year. Those of you who remember what intervened in the time can explain why it was such a long time between signature and entry into force. The Soviet Union, with whom we signed the treaty, disappeared, and there emerged four successor states -- Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. It was only with the accession to the Non-Proliferation Treaty as a non-nuclear state by Ukraine that we were prepared for entry into force and final approval of the START Treaty.
There will also be some details in there about the On-Site Inspection Agency, OSIA, which I represent and our role in the verification process for arms control implementation.
On the 1st of March we will be starting a 120 day base line inspection period. START, the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, is based on a number of measures, making it the most intrusive, most comprehensive arms control treaty to date that has entered into force, and also the first treaty that actually is going to result in a net reduction of strategic nuclear weapons on both sides. Up until this time, treaties, rather, have approved a ceiling that maybe neither side had not yet reached but intended to go to. There will be deep reductions in the strategic operating forces of both the former Soviet Union and the United States under this treaty. In order to ensure that both sides know precisely what we are doing as we reduce down to new levels, there are very intrusive and very comprehensive on-site inspection and other cooperative measures in conjunction with this treaty.
The treaty is some years old. Some things name already been going on with respect to START. For instance, there has been a preliminary exchange of data. That was updated in January of this year with current data about the strategic forces of both sides. In addition, there are cooperative measures that we have been implementing. For instance, the exchange of missile telemetry data. That will continue, as well as cooperative measures aimed at using and enhancing the role of the national technical means of both sides to monitor this treaty.
The heart of START really is the information exchange. That's the trust part of the equation. The motto of OSIA is Trust and Verify, so we take the trusted data and verify it through a process of on-site inspection. That's one of the things that's going to begin on the first of March.
OSIA will send teams into each and every declared former Soviet strategic operating production test conversion repair facility. Likewise, Russian teams beginning some time after the first of March will begin to visit 38 separate facilities in the United States. Some of these are facilities that until recently were completely off limits to the average American citizen, certainly; to the press in many cases; and certainly, to foreign visitors. So the idea of not only the American Army and American Air Force visiting a submarine facility, for instance which until maybe a couple of years ago when we started a series of mock inspections was anathema, now those same facilities are also going to be hosting Russian, Kazakhstani, Belarussian, and Ukrainian inspectors.
As I said, the baseline period will last for 120 days. There will be some media opportunities during this period. The precise modalities are currently being worked out by the Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission which meets in Geneva. Another provision of the START Treaty that has already entered into force, before entry into force as a treaty, it's a body to work out ambiguities and other situations that arise in the course of the implementation of this treaty. Our commissioner to that commission and his counterparts are now working out exactly how the press will have access to inspectors as they come to the United States.
Let me caution, that the actual inspection process whereby a foreign inspector with OSIA escort will go into a nuclear weapons storage facility, into bomber hangars, into missile operating bases and actually do their job, that will not be subject to press coverage. That is considered under the treaty to be privileged data shared between the governments of the respective countries, and will not be for open dissemination.
That's a rough introduction. I'd be happy to entertain any questions you have about the START baseline period, about OSIA's role in the implementation of that treaty or any other questions that are closely related you might have. Let me caution you, though, before you start. I am not a policy person. I'm an implementer. So you'd better not ask me what START means.
Q: You said the Russian, Kazakhstani, Belarussian, Ukrainian teams were going to visit 38 sites in the United States. How many sites in the other four countries will U.S. teams visit?
A: We will be going to a total of 65 locations in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Belarus.
Q: (Inaudible)
A: I think it's broken down in the data that you have. It should be. There will be a listing by category of facility, and also specifying the country. All of those will be accessible through locations that are referred to as points of entry for treaty purposes. There are two points of entry into the United States -- Washington, Dulles Airport; and San Francisco. We will be entering the former Soviet Union through five separate locations -- two in Russia and one in each of the other countries.
Q: As sort of an axiom, I suppose, during the Cold War, those of us who have lived through it, yourself included, that if you trust you get burned. A lot of their missiles are mobile and rail cars, and it's a big section of real estate. What makes you think you're going to see enough to make sure that they really are abiding by the treaty and not just shifting things around behind you?
A: It's a very good question. In fact the idea of mobile is at the heart of the verification regime that was worked out for the START Treaty. Mobile missiles are limited in terms of total numbers, and that is why we have begun portal and perimeter monitoring at the Ukrainian facility that formerly produced the rail mobile ICBM, the SS-24, and why under START we are continuing that monitoring at the Vortkinsk, Russia plant that builds the SS-25s. We had been monitoring there already for over six years under the INF Treaty because it used to produce the road mobile SS-20s. So at the start we're monitoring the production of the missiles themselves to ensure that there is not an excess number.
There is a very, very robust regime of inspections of them mobile missiles themselves including a series of inspections in conjunction with deployment exercises. So that in conjunction with the declared data and then working in tandem with our national technical means, I think we have a very good idea of what they have declared is what they have; and then we verify on the grounds that what they declared is in fact what is there.
Q: Are you actually going to be inspecting the actual dismantlement of nuclear missiles? Are you counting numbers? What exactly are the inspections going to consist of?
A: The inspections will be verifying the various components of a treaty. It depends on what system you're talking about, what you're inspecting for. If you're inspecting bombers, you're actually counting bombers, and in some cases verifying on the grounds that this bomber is in fact configured for delivery of a specific kind of weapons -- a long range nuclear air-launched cruise missile or other armaments, for instance.
When we get into START II, it will also become increasingly important, although in START I it's also important, to verify in some cases the number of warheads on a silo-launched intercontinental ballistic missile. That will be a provision also. This is probably the most intrusive thing we will do.
Q: Most of what these inspections are collecting data for sort of an inventory of...
A: Yes.
Q: ...exactly what everybody has, as opposed to observing say warheads being dismantled or that sort of thing.
A: We will not be observing the destruction of warheads. Again, warheads are not covered directly. It's the delivery systems that are most limited, although there is a warhead limit as well. The warhead dismantlement is subject to transparency and surety measures that are currently being worked out between the Department of Energy and the corresponding Russian Ministry of Atomic Energy.
OSIA, by the way, will be playing a role in some of those transparency measures as well, and we hope to establish mutually -- both Russian inspectors in the U.S.; U.S. inspectors in Russia -- a chain of custody so that the system, the delivery system that is destroyed and eliminated under START, its associated warheads are then followed through the process, taking the warhead off of the delivery system, movement out of the military chain of custody into the civilian, and then through the demilitarization process, and then the eventual storage of the nuclear material, but that's a separate set of agreements.
Q: How often will follow-on inspections be held, or when will the first follow-on...
A: After the baseline period?
Q: After the baseline period.
A: As soon as the baseline period is over, then we go into a complicated formula of annual inspections. There are a total of 12 different inspections under the START Treaty, and again, this is in your fact sheets. But immediately, we will go into a number of different inspections that both sides will perform, including what amounts to an annual quota of visits to all of these facilities spot checking.
It's 100 percent inventory, first of all, during baseline. It's like establishing the balance in your checkbook. We both declare that we each have so many dollars in our accounts. We go into an audit of that account, and then we add and subtract and spot check during the year.
Q: With regard to what will be inspected. You mentioned warheads. Will there be any inspection at all of the targeting of the missiles to verify that the targeting decks are out?
A: No.
Q: I understand the Russians are behind schedule in their destruction, their downsizing of the nuclear forces. Is this correct, that they are behind?
A: I can't answer that. I can only answer with personal knowledge once OSIA gets into the inspection process. We know what's been declared. I don't know whether that's ahead of, on, or behind schedule in terms of any kind of plan of drawing down the force.
It's important to remember, though, that one of the main provisions of the START Treaty, one of the main importances of the START Treaty now as we're both building down our forces, for economic reasons largely, and because of a decline of threat, is because we do it in close confidence with one another each side knowing what the other is doing. During the buildup period of some 40-plus years, we did it with our backs to one another. We couldn't see one another's hands. We didn't know what we were about.
In the negotiation process we turned around and faced off, but in many cases it was a face-off. It was still confrontational.
Now I like to think of my counterparts in the four countries over there and OSIA shoulder to shoulder, working together. Our hands are in full view. We're doing a good counting and accountability, and both sides are absolutely and positively sure what the other guy is up to.
Q: Are they going to know who you are by your name tab?
A: I hope so. They certainly know who I am by my previous experience.
Q: But that is your Russian...
A: That's my name in Russian, yes.
Q: The inspectors from the four countries, are they coming over here working as a team, or how is that...
A: That is pretty much for them to work out. One of the consequences of the breakup of the Soviet Union was that all of the countries jointly became heirs to the Soviet Union's responsibilities, obligations, and rights, under all international agreements, including the START Treaty. Part of the long time between signing of the treaty and ultimate entry into force was working out all of those little details.
One of those details that is of great consequence to them is how the other three countries participate in what is essentially a Russian-led enterprise. There are some financial incentives for Belarus, Ukraine and Kazakhstan not doing their own unilateral inspections of U.S. facilities.
Q: What is the appeal process if you feel that any of these countries is not being as open as you would like? What is the appeal process by which you lodge some type of complaint?
A: First of all, OSIA is absolutely amoral, apolitical in this. We are the observers, and our role is to document unambiguously what we saw. So we don't have an appeal. The U.S. government, to whom we report and who has access to other data and other political judgments, can then register an appeal or register a request for clarification in the body that I mentioned before, the Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission, JCIC, which is specifically set up to deal with such ambiguous situations, such controversy or such working out of things that haven't been thought of fully in advance by the negotiators.
Q: Though we will not be able to see press coverage wise the inspectors actually doing their jobs at these 38 sites, after they leave, is the American press allowed to see everything that they saw? Or will there be some things that they will see, a non-NATO member, former adversary, that the American people will not have access to?
A: To some degree the answer to your question is yes. There will continue to be some things for what are now mutually shared security reasons between Russia and the other successor states to the Soviet Union and the United States, that we feel comfortable sharing on an official governmental basis with one another, that we will not share with the public at large -- not because we don't trust the American public, but we don't trust the broader public that would then have access to the information.
Let me give you an example outside of the START regime, and that involves the accountability and transparency over the destruction of warheads and the storage of nuclear materials. There is some information about warhead design that is classified as restricted data under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. The United States has had to get specific congressional permission to share this restricted data with our Russian partners so that we can design meaningful processes to determine that the piece of nuclear material inside a storage container is, in fact, a weapon-configured piece of plutonium, and not an ingot of some other radioactive material. That can't be done without some sharing of sensitive information. We would not make that information broadly public so that some other nuclear "wantabe" somewhere in the world would be able to derive some sort of benefit from it.
It's a new world where we do share information with the partner who used to be the person we were most intent on not sharing information with.
Q: You said this agreement would be the first to result in an actual reduction. Can you quantify that in any way?
A: The rough numbers, we probably had in excess of 20,000 warheads between us, mounted on strategic systems. When START I is completely implemented, we will have an upper limit of 6,000 per side. That's in excess of 8,000 or 9,000. I'd emphasize "in excess of" that are going to be eliminated.
Under START II which has been signed by both countries, and START II only applies to Russia on the other side, because by the time START II takes effect, the other three participants in the treaty process will have removed all of their nuclear weapons. By the time START II enters into force, that reduction will slip down to 3500 so that will be another 5,000 net reduction.
Q: When will it get to zero?
A: President Yeltsin has been talking about a START III. I believe President Clinton has also mentioned the possibility of a follow-on.
Q: Will the schedule of individual visits be known by the other side in advance? Or will their side be able to come in and say, "Today we want to go to see this." To limit the movement...
A: One of the factors about the inspection regime that makes it robust, that gives you a great deal of confidence that we really are going to be able to say, after an on-site inspection, that this is significant information, not just what we were shown, is that they are unannounced. So when I say the baseline inspections begin on the first of March, that's no secret. Where we go on the first of March, the Russians don't know and they won't know until we get there. When we tell them and declare the site, they'll have nine hours to get it there.
Q: This is just a counting of launch vehicles, not an inspection of how many warheads they have on them or anything else.
A: That's associated, though. There are counting rules under START, and we will be verifying during the baseline period that the number f weapons that they declared at that facility are indeed there. There will be an associated number of warheads that are assumed to be with them. After baseline, we will begin a sampling process of reentry vehicle inspections where we will actually count reentry vehicles on selected samples of both submarines and silo-based ICBMs.
Q: You said 38 sites earlier. San Francisco and Washington are included, right?
A: No, they're points of entry.
Q: Well, there are only 36 sites, 38 including San Francisco and Washington.
A: If you add up 36, it's 36, and I misspoke. I must have counted those dots...
Q: I got 38, but that included San Francisco and Washington.
A: I stand corrected. Thirty-six.


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Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 states that "No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." In 1994, Executive Order (EO) 12898 "Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations' was issued. EO 12898 emphasized a federal agency's responsibility to make environmental justice a goal by identifying and addressing the effects of programs, policies, and activities on minority and low-income populations. This is accomplished by involving the public in developing transportation projects that fit within their communities without sacrificing equity, environmental justice and safety.
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Victorian day to mark Wolverhampton park restoration
Posted: April 08, 2014|
A VICTORIAN-THEMED extravaganza will be held on Sunday, May 4 to herald the completion of work to restore Wolverhampton's East Park to its former glory.
The popular park is undergoing a £1.5m transformation, bringing back original features that would have been familiar to visitors when it first opened in 1896.
The work, supported by a £981,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, began in early 2012.
East Park's refurbished clock tower and bandstand were unveiled last year, while the remaining work – including repairs to the main entrances, boathouses and lake bed and the park's centrepiece terrace – is due to be finished in the next few weeks.
The free family fun day will feature Victorian swing boats, traditional Maypole and morris dancing, Punch and Judy shows and brass band music.
Meanwhile, Wolverhampton Archives and Local Studies will be presenting an exhibition detailing the history of the park, which was officially saved for future generations by a legal covenant last year, and experts who have worked on the restoration will be on hand to talk about their work.
The crowds will even be treated to two plays – Daisy, Daisy, celebrating the history of bicycle manufacturing in the local area, and We All Love a Paddle, in recognition of the RNLI which was prominent at the original opening ceremony in 1896 and will once again be part of the extravaganza.


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Game 3 of this series with the Marlins is easily one to forget for Phillies fans, well for the last 5 innings that is. Kyle Kendrick gave up 7 hits in 5 innings and had allowed 3 runs to start the 6th, except only one run was earned and the Phils had a 5-3 lead against the Fish. Then David Herndon came in to keep the score the way it was, fail Herndon, fail. Herndon gave up 2 runs, both of them earned. Errors were a big part of this loss for the Phils as well. Andrew Carpenter still had a one run lead to work with, didn't go that well though. Carpenter allowed an RBI single to Hanley Ramirez in the 8th and the score was tied at 5. The game went to the 10th inning and that's when the guy in this picture, Mike Stanton nailed a walk off homer of Danys Baez. John Mayberry hit two homers in the game and J-Roll added another one, but one of the biggest mistakes of this game in a game where the Phils made 3 errors was one by the 2nd base umpire. He said that Dom Brown missed the second base bag on his triple, which he didn't, the Phils lost a huge scoring chance there which might have affected the outcome of the game.
Ok enough of the negatives from game 3, let's turn to the many positives from games one and two. In game one the Phils Vance Worley did a great job as he shut down the Fish through 7 strong innings while striking out 6. The only run of the game came on a single to center by Michael Martinez to bring in Dom. Game two was a completely different story, well for the Phils offense that is. The Phils pounded out 14 runs against the Fish as Ryan Howard and Ibanez homered along with a 3 run triple by Michael Martinez. The Phils offense has been criticised much this season but they have been nowhere near as bad as they were last season. One thing that I still don't understand is the send down of Vance Worley as John Mayberry was recalled because of the injury to Shane Victorino he sufferend in Toronto which is a thumb sprain. Another injury for the Phils is the one to Placido Polanco. Polly is having back problems and will see a specialist to find out what is exactly wrong.
The next series for the Phils is maybe the most important of the year so far as they face off against the 2nd place Atlanta Braves. Expect a playoff type atmosphere at the Bank as the Braves are only games back in the NL East. The Phils luckily have their big guns for this series as Doc, Cliff, and Cole will go for the Phightins. Now Cole pitching on Sunday means that he can't pitch in the All-Star Game, but with the bad luck Cole has had of late injury wise, maybe it's for the best that he doesn't pitch in the Midsummer Classic. Now you might say why would this series be so important, it's only July? The importance is this, if the Phils are swept by Atlanta (god forbid) the Phils will be behind the Braves in NL East. If the Phils sweep, we're up 5.5 games in the NL East. BIG difference right there, so everybody prepare for some of the most exciting games of the summer and LET'S GO PHILS!


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We had two major problems at the Safety position last season - and they were not Allen, Coleman or Jarrett.
Our major problem was our inept LB corps. The midfield was in a constant state of disarray and chaos ready to be exploited by every offensive coordinator and QB regardless of their talent. Our safeties were not only trying to adapt to their new role within the wide-9 scheme, but also had to help cover the roles our LBs needed to lock down. By overhauling our LB corps with smart players with top tier talent (Demeco/Luke anyone?), our entire secondary will take a huge leap forward. Plus Jarrett was coming into a situation without any training camp - so to evaluate him even by rookie standards is unfair. Its not like we had a seasoned vet familiar with the wide-9 to show him the ropes;; everyone was scrambling.
And need I remind you about how Jarred Page single handedly gave away game after game? Page is my best argument that a FA vet isn't necessarily going to be a good fit in a scheme like the wide-9. He not only couldn't adjust. His instincts were honed to another system and was constantly making the wrong reads and whiffing on tackles as he was out of position.
I have no problem moving forward with Allen, Coleman and Jarrett - provided we course correct our LBs. The modern game is all about QBs exploiting the midfield. Spags just signed two top shelf LBs in Lofton and Hawthorne while he already had Vilma - don't tell me LB isn't going to be a key position moving forward. Spags sees where the game is going and is making adjustments to be ahead of the curve. Ryans is no solution. We need more LB pieces if we have any chance to compete.


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Walkeringham Primary School
Walkeringham Primary School
Millbaulk Road
South Yorkshire
Headteacher: Mrs Adrienne Allcock
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75 pupils
mixed gender
52 pupils capacity: 144% full
35 boys 47%
40 girls 53%
Last updated: June 20, 2014
Primary — Community School
- 122680
- Education phase
- Primary
- Establishment type
- Community School
- Establishment #
- 2844
- OSGB coordinates
- Easting: 476882, Northing: 392712
- GPS coordinates
- Latitude: 53.426, Longitude: -0.84446
- Accepting pupils
- 3—11 years old
- Census date
- Jan. 16, 2014
- Ofsted last inspection
- Jan. 27, 2011
- Region › Const. › Ward
- East Midlands › Bassetlaw › Beckingham
- Area
- Village - less sparse
- Free school meals %
- 6.30
Schools nearby
- 0.7 miles Misterton Primary and Nursery School DN104EH (203 pupils)
- 1.8 mile Beckingham Primary School DN104QN (88 pupils)
- 2.5 miles Morton Trentside Primary School DN213AH (208 pupils)
- 2.5 miles St Peter's CofE Primary School DN104QT (85 pupils)
- 2.8 miles The North-County Primary School, Gainsborough DN212PD
- 2.8 miles Mercer's Wood Academy DN212PD (172 pupils)
- 2.9 miles The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough DN212ST (1219 pupils)
- 2.9 miles The Gainsborough Nursery School DN212RR (105 pupils)
- 2.9 miles Yail (Gainsborough) DN212RN
- 3.2 miles The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School DN212LN
- 3.2 miles The Castle Hills Community Arts College DN211PY
- 3.2 miles Castle Hills School DN211PY
- 3.2 miles The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School DN212LN (303 pupils)
- 3.2 miles Gainsborough Primary School
- 3.3 miles Handel House Preparatory School DN212JB (68 pupils)
- 3.8 miles South County Infant School DN211LH
- 3.8 miles Warren Wood Community School DN211PU (55 pupils)
- 3.8 miles The Gainsborough Academy DN211PB (858 pupils)
- 3.9 miles Aegir Community School DN211PB (127 pupils)
- 4 miles The White's Wood Lane Community Junior School, Gainsborough DN211TJ
- 4 miles The Gainsborough Hillcrest Community Infant and Nursery School DN211SW
- 4 miles The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School DN211TE (200 pupils)
- 4 miles Gainsborough Benjamin Adlard Community School DN211DB
- 4 miles Middlefield School of Technology DN211PU
Ofsted report: Newer report is now available. Search "122680" on ofsted.gov.uk. latest issued Jan. 27, 2011.
Inspection Report
|Unique Reference Number
|Local Authority
|Inspection number
|Inspection dates
|27-28 February 2008
|Reporting inspector
|Roy Bowers HMI
This inspection of the school was carried out under section 5 of the Education Act 2005.
|Type of school
|School category
|Age range of pupils
|Gender of pupils
|Number on roll (school)
|Appropriate authority
|The governing body
|Date of previous school inspection
|21 May 2003
|School address
|Millbaulk Lane
|Walkeringham, Doncaster
|South Yorkshire DN10 4LL
|Telephone number
|01427 890355
|Fax number
|01427 891586
|Mr John Price
|Mrs Adrienne Allcock
The inspection was carried out by one of Her Majesty's Inspectors.
Description of the school
The school is smaller than average and serves pupils from a broadly average mix of socio-economic backgrounds. All pupils are from White British backgrounds. The percentage of pupils with learning difficulties and/or disabilities is below average. Teacher assessments show that pupils enter the Foundation Stage with skills in line with those normally expected for children of this age. The school has no hall and makes use of the resources at a local school for swimming and other aspects of physical education (PE). The school has gained the awards of Activemark and Healthy Schools Gold Standard in recognition of achievements in these areas.
|Grade 1
|Grade 2
|Grade 3
|Grade 4
Overall effectiveness of the school
Grade: 2
This is a good school where pupils' personal development and well-being are outstanding. Purposeful and dedicated leadership, committed staff and good teaching enable pupils to achieve well. Pupils say that they very much enjoy coming to school and feel that they are treated with kindness and consideration. Parents praise the school highly and appreciate the excellent care and support it gives to their children. One parent wrote, 'With the kindness, understanding and patience of the staff, my child has come on leaps and bounds'. Pupils work and play together very well, behave exceptionally well and show very positive attitudes to their learning. Pupils are extremely confident, willingly discuss their learning and are developing a very good level of independence. They have an excellent understanding of the value of taking exercise and eating healthily.
Most pupils in the Foundation Stage make good progress and some, especially in communication, language and literacy, achieve exceptionally well. This is because teaching is consistently good and recently introduced initiatives are beginning to have a significant impact. Short, focused language activities that stimulate pupils' senses are enjoyable and help them to learn exceptionally well. However, this type of learning is still developing in other key stages and is not of such high quality. In recent years, standards at the end of Key Stage 1 have been average and pupils have made satisfactory progress. Although standards are still average, they are rising, and pupils are achieving well. This is because the staffing is now stable and the quality of teaching is improving. Because of the small number of pupils, standards at the end of Key Stage 2 vary from year to year. Currently they are above average and pupils throughout Key Stage 2, including those who find learning difficult, are achieving well.
The curriculum successfully places good emphasis on developing pupils' academic achievement and personal development. The school is proud of its achievements in music and art, and provides tuition for pupils in a variety of instruments. Pupils in Key Stages 1 and 2 attend swimming and indoor PE lessons at a local school. Although all pupils engage in daily planned physical activity sessions in classrooms, opportunities to develop the full range of physical education skills are limited by the lack of a school hall. This is a particular problem for children in the Foundation Stage who if the weather is poor undertake all their PE lessons in a very limited space.
Care, guidance and support are excellent. The school's procedures for ensuring the safety of pupils meet requirements. Pupils' books are marked well and good guidance is given for improvement. Pupils' progress is tracked exceptionally well and challenging targets are set. There are outstanding partnerships with external agencies to support learning.
The headteacher's dedication to the academic, social and emotional progress of the children is evident in the pupils' outstanding personal development and good achievement. The subject leaders monitor the school well through observing lessons and checking pupils' books. However, they are not used well enough to develop the teaching skills of other staff.
Governors are well informed about the school and are beginning to monitor the school's achievements in a more formal and systematic way. The school has good capacity to improve.
Effectiveness of the Foundation Stage
Grade: 1
Children enjoy their work and play happily together in a friendly and caring environment. Relationships between adults and children are excellent. This helps create a relaxed, purposeful atmosphere where children feel safe and secure. Teachers and teaching assistants plan stimulating experiences for the children which cover all areas of learning. They know the children exceptionally well and keep detailed records of their progress. Consequently, activities are very well matched to the individual needs of all children. There is an appropriate balance of teacher-led activities and opportunities for children to choose for themselves. Children's behaviour and attitudes are excellent. The school is aware that the main area for outdoor provision is only adequate. Teaching and learning are consistently good and sometimes outstanding, especially in literacy. Most children achieve well and some make exceptional progress.
What the school should do to improve further
- Raise standards, especially at the end of Key Stage 1.
- Raise the quality of teaching and learning by ensuring that more lessons engage pupils in activities which stimulate their senses.
- Ensure that subject coordinators are provided with more opportunities to share their skills with all teachers.
Achievement and standards
Grade: 2
In recent years, due to staffing instability, there has been a decline in standards at the end of Key Stage 1. The 2007 teacher assessments show that, by the time pupils left Year 2, standards were average. The staffing is now stable and the quality of teaching is improving. Consequently, although standards in Key Stage 1 are still average, they are rising and pupils are making good progress. Since the school took the decision to separate upper Key Stage 2 pupils from those in lower Key Stage 2 for English and mathematics, progress of pupils has improved considerably. Progress is good overall, and occasionally it is outstanding. Currently, standards are above average. Although girls attained higher standards than boys in the 2007 national literacy tests, in some cohorts boys' attainment exceeds that of girls in all subjects.
Personal development and well-being
Grade: 1
Pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development are outstanding. They are very polite, highly self-disciplined, happy and content. Pupils work exceptionally well together, have a good level of attendance and arrive punctually. This provides a firm platform for them to secure their future economic well being. Although pupils say that there are no instances of bullying, they are confident that staff will help them if necessary. Excellent relationships between pupils are evident in the lessons and on the playground. Pupils feel that their opinions are valued and their views are taken into account. The school council, ECO monitors and many other pupils are keen to carry out their responsibilities. Pupils make a positive contribution to the local and wider communities and are proud of their support for a wide range of charities.
Quality of provision
Teaching and learning
Grade: 2
Relationships between teachers and pupils are excellent. This secures outstanding behaviour and contributes very well to the very positive climate for learning. In all classes the atmosphere is calm, friendly and productive. Pupils respond to this and work hard. Lessons are clearly planned and the purpose of the work is understood by the pupils. Good use is made of the highly skilled teaching assistants, especially supporting those pupils who find learning difficult. Occasionally, pupils learn exceptionally well. In these lessons, pupils are engaged in exciting activities which stimulate many of their senses. Where learning is satisfactory, pupils are not engaged well enough and begin to lose interest. Marking is up to date and, especially in literacy, informs pupils well how to improve.
Curriculum and other activities
Grade: 2
The curriculum is well planned with good attention given to extending basic skills in literacy, numeracy and information technology. The nature garden, local village and residential visits are used well to stimulate curiosity and make learning more active and meaningful. French is an established part of the curriculum. There is a satisfactory range of out of school clubs, but these are limited due to the lack of space. The school tries hard to compensate for the limitations imposed by the school property. Daily physical activities are managed in confined spaces. However, the amount of time allocated to activities such as dance, drama and indoor games is limited. A good range of programmes to support pupils who need additional help is provided. Pupils' cultural awareness is extended well through visits, visitors and celebrating cultural traditions.
Care, guidance and support
Grade: 1
High quality care, guidance and support are evident in pupils' good achievement, very positive attitudes and excellent personal development. Adults know pupils extremely well, and willingly listen and respond to their concerns and anxieties. Consequently, pupils feel safe and secure. Progress is very carefully monitored and pupils who are falling behind are identified early and support given. Risk assessments are carefully attended to and child protection arrangements are secure. Parents are kept well-informed about their children's progress and are very pleased with all aspects of the school.
Leadership and management
Grade: 2
The headteacher's passionate commitment to improving the life-chances of all the pupils is clearly shown in her enthusiasm and dedication. She sets clear direction for the school and is held in high regard by staff, governors and parents. Teachers and support staff are enthusiastic, highly motivated and work very well together. Teaching is carefully monitored and the progress children make towards their individual challenging targets is analysed well. The school accurately assesses its own strengths and weaknesses and intended improvements are planned effectively. The subject coordinators monitor the school's performance in their subjects through annual lesson observations and checking on work in pupils' books. However, their skills are not used effectively enough to make improvements to teaching in all classes. The governors are committed and dedicated. Since the last inspection, they have improved their monitoring systems and are now beginning to put into place an even more rigorous process for holding the school to account.
Annex A
Inspection judgements
|Key to judgements: grade 1 is outstanding, grade 2 good, grade 3 satisfactory, and grade 4 inadequate
|School Overall
|Overall effectiveness
|How effective, efficient and inclusive is the provision of education, integrated care and any extended services in meeting the needs of learners?
|Effective steps have been taken to promote improvement since the last inspection
|How well does the school work in partnership with others to promote learners' well-being?
|The effectiveness of the Foundation Stage
|The capacity to make any necessary improvements
|Achievement and standards
|How well do learners achieve?
|The standards1 reached by learners
|How well learners make progress, taking account of any significant variations between groups of learners
|How well learners with learning difficulties and disabilities make progress
|1 Grade 1 - Exceptionally and consistently high; Grade 2 - Generally above average with none significantly below average; Grade 3 - Broadly average to below average; Grade 4 - Exceptionally low.
|Personal development and well-being
|How good is the overall personal development and well-being of the learners?
|The extent of learners' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
|The extent to which learners adopt healthy lifestyles
|The extent to which learners adopt safe practices
|How well learners enjoy their education
|The attendance of learners
|The behaviour of learners
|The extent to which learners make a positive contribution to the community
|How well learners develop workplace and other skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being
|The quality of provision
|How effective are teaching and learning in meeting the full range of the learners' needs?
|How well do the curriculum and other activities meet the range of needs and interests of learners?
|How well are learners cared for, guided and supported?
|Leadership and management
|How effective are leadership and management in raising achievement and supporting all learners?
|How effectively leaders and managers at all levels set clear direction leading to improvement and promote high quality of care and education
|How effectively leaders and managers use challenging targets to raise standards
|The effectiveness of the school's self-evaluation
|How well equality of opportunity is promoted and discrimination tackled so that all learners achieve as well as they can
|How effectively and efficiently resources, including staff, are deployed to achieve value for money
|The extent to which governors and other supervisory boards discharge their responsibilities
|Do procedures for safeguarding learners meet current government requirements?
|Does this school require special measures?
|Does this school require a notice to improve?
Annex B
Text from letter to pupils explaining the findings of the inspection
29 February 2008
Dear Children
Inspection of Walkeringham Primary School, Doncaster DN10 4LL
Thank you for making my recent visit to your school such a pleasant experience. I enjoyed visiting your lessons, looking at your books, and talking with you and some of your parents. Your behaviour and attitudes are excellent. You are polite, well mannered and get on very well together. I was very impressed with the way the older pupils look after the younger ones. Well done! The teachers and other adults look after you exceptionally well. They are very kind and helpful, and want you all to do your best. Nearly all of your parents wrote to me and most said that they think that you go to a wonderful school.
You are making good progress and some of you are achieving exceptionally well, especially in literacy. I have asked the headteacher if she can raise standards even higher, especially in Key Stage 1. Teaching is good but I am sure that you would like it to be even more exciting and enjoyable. The headteacher has told me that this is also what she wants.
All adults work very well together, and some teachers have taken on extra responsibilities. I have asked them to help each other even more than they do already, so that the teaching will become even better.
I shall take away many good memories of your happy school and have very much enjoyed the time I have spent with you. Thank you again for being so helpful and friendly.
Yours sincerely
Roy Bowers
Her Majesty's Inspector
© Crown copyright 2008
Website: ofsted.gov.uk
Any complaints about the inspection or the report should be made following the procedures set out in the guidance 'Complaints about school inspections', which is available from Ofsted's website: ofsted.gov.uk.


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By Donna MilesAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, July 7, 2006 Soldiers who undergo the most intense, realistic training before deploying to combat tend to experience the fewest associated mental health problems, the Army's surgeon general told Pentagon reporters during a roundtable session today.
Army Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Kevin Kiley compared deploying soldiers to football players preparing for a big game. Those who "put on the pads every day and try intercepting every day" are more prepared for the rigors of the game.
Troops returning from combat deployments demonstrate that similar preparation helps steel them for the stresses they inevitably face, Kiley reported. "The ones who were the most distressed said they needed more, tough training," he told reporters.
The Army's emphasis on what Kiley called "battle-minded training" recognizes basic facts about combat, he said. "It's hard. It's dangerous. It's scary," Kiley said. And by preparing for those realities, soldiers are more prepared when they're exposed to them, he said.
Regardless of what some headlines might lead people to think, most soldiers don't have mental-health problems during or after their deployments. "When our soldiers return home, most will experience a brief readjustment period and a successful home transition," Kiley said. "The majority of troops are and will remain mentally healthy."
But that said, Kiley acknowledged that deployments - particularly those that expose troops to prolonged combat - put heavy stressors on even the most healthy troops. Some will need short- or long-term counseling to help with their transition, he said.
He estimated that 15 to 30 percent of soldiers returning from Iraq experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress or other mental-health issues. "This is not unusual after combat," he said.
Early diagnosis and treatment is the key to keeping these symptoms in check and preventing them from becoming full-blown disorders, he said. Toward that end, the Army provides its members mental-health support that begins before they deploy and continues throughout their deployment and after they return to their home stations.
"More than any time in our history, our soldiers and our commanders are armed with information about combat and its impact on mental and behavioral health," Kiley said. "We have more resources available at home and in the theater of operations than ever before."
Kiley cited examples of that support:
Routine use of pre- and post-deployment health screenings and assess soldiers' mental as well as physical health;
A new post-deployment health assessment to assess mental and physical health three to six months after a soldier redeploys;
Mental- and behavioral-health specialists in theater who provide education, support and treatment, as needed, for deployed troops;
Mental health advisory teams that have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan four times to assess how troops are doing and how well the Army behavioral health services offered to them are working; and
Follow-up treatment and short- or long-term counseling, as needed, to help soldiers readjust after returning from a deployment.
In addition, Kiley will soon co-chair a new task force to examine mental-health issues in the armed forces. The 14-member task force, half of its members from within the Defense Department and half from outside the department, will submit a report to Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld in May, recommending ways to further improve mental-health care for servicemembers and their families, he said.
As it provides more mental-health services to its members, the Army is helping to erode the stigma that has been associated for too long with seeking those services, he said. He noted the irony that a soldier who thinks nothing of getting long-term treatment for a broken ankle or other physical ailment might be hesitant to care for "the most complex and fragile organ," the brain. Making mental-health screenings and services an integral part of the Army's health-care program is helping to change that culture, Kiley said.
"Our efforts in education, prevention and early treatment, in my experience, are unprecedented," Kiley said. "My goal is to ensure that every deployed and returning soldier receives the very best health care that they need."