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It has been a bloody Saturday in Chi-town. Not only do they boast some of the toughest gun laws in the country, they also have some of the highest gun deaths as well. One poor woman, Shirley Chambers, even lost her fourth child:
At least five people were gunned down Saturday in Chicago, including a 34-year-old man whose mother had already lost her three other children to shootings.
Ronnie Chambers, who was his mother Shirley's youngest child, was shot in the head while sitting in a parked car on the city's West Side. A 21-year-old man who was also in the car was wounded, police said.
Shirley Chambers, whose two other sons and daughter were shot in separate attacks more than a decade ago, was left grieving again on Saturday, WLS-TV reported.
"Right now, I'm totally lost because Ronnie was my only surviving son," Chambers said.
Shirley Chambers' first child, Carlos, was shot and killed by a high school classmate in 1995 after an argument. He was 18. Her daughter Latoya, then 15, and her other son Jerome were shot and killed within months of one another in 2000.
16 folks were wounded, with 5 dead. Truly, the solution is not to ban guns. The same way the solution to the ills of smoking is not to ban cigarettes, no matter what Rep. Mitch Greenlick, from Portland, says. Banning guns will lead to cons being the only ones armed.

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For your own safety, international regulatory authorities have placed certain restrictions or prohibitions on the carriage of dangerous goods.
The details stated below apply to Air New Zealand operated flights only. If your flight is operated by another airline including Air New Zealand codeshare flights, you will need to check the details with the airline operating the service.
Whether stowed in checked baggage, in your cabin baggage, or on your person, prohibited goods include: briefcases with alarm devices; gases (including camping gas); corrosives such as mercury or wet cell batteries; explosives such as fireworks and flares; flammable liquids such as lighter fuel; flammable solids such as fire lighters and matches; oxidising substances such as bleaching powder; poisonous and infectious substances; radioactive materials and magnetised materials.
Specific requirements exist for the carriage of camping stoves/fuel containers, firearms and any devices with petrol engines. Carriage of these items will require passengers to prepare the items or arrange documentation in advance of the travel date.
It should be noted that devices with petrol engines cannot be carried as checked or cabin baggage and must be consigned as cargo.
Electronic Cigarettes (including eCigars, ePipes etc)
Electronic cigarettes, also called personal vaporisers or electronic nicotine delivery systems, are battery-powered devices that simulate smoking by producing a heated vapour which resembles smoke. These items are not permitted to be carried in checked in baggage and must only be carried in the aircraft passenger cabin.
Air New Zealand policy prohibits the use and charging of electronic cigarettes at any time on board the aircraft.
All firearms and ammunition leaving New Zealand must have a permit, except under specific circumstances (refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) or www.mfat.govt.nz). Additionally, many countries have pre travel clearance requirements that you must apply for prior to travel.
All firearms must be confirmed as unloaded and carried in locked receptacles suitable for air carriage. For example this must be a suitcase or box or a container that is designed to prevent access. For firearms carried to or from the USA or UK the firearm case must be hard sided.
You must notify Air New Zealand at least 2 weeks prior to your date of departure when travelling to the United Kingdom so that we can seek approval for carriage of your firearm on your behalf. For other destinations please notify us of your intention to carry a firearm and or ammunition as soon as possible after you have obtained any required permits.
If you are unsure as to whether you can take something on the aircraft, please ask your travel agent or Air New Zealand for details of the exact requirements.
A guide to dangerous goods
Important: Local airport security restrictions may further limit the quantities and conditions of carriage that are shown below. Passengers must ensure they comply with both prior to travelling.
|Provisions for Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers
|Approval of the operator(s) is required
|Permitted on one's person
|Permitted in or as checked baggage
|Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
|Disabling devices such as mace, pepperspray, etc. containing an irritant or incapacitating substance are forbidden on the person, in checked and carry-on baggage.
|Electro shock weapons (e.g. Tasers) containing dangerous goods such as explosives, compressed gases, lithium batteries, etc. are forbidden in carry-on baggage or checked baggage or on the person.
|Security-type attaché cases, cash boxes, cash bags, etc. incorporating dangerous goods, such as lithium batteries and/or pyrotechnic material, are totally forbidden.
|Ammunition (cartridges for weapons), securely packaged (in Division 1.4S, UN 0012 or UN 0014 only), in quantities not exceeding 5 Kg (11 lb) gross weight per person for that person's own use, excluding ammunition with explosive or incendiary projectiles. Allowances for more than one passenger must not be combined into one or more packages.
|Wheelchairs or other battery-powered mobility devices with non-spillable batteries, provided that the battery terminals are protected from short circuits, e.g. by being enclosed in a battery container, and the battery is securely attached to the wheelchair or mobility aid. Operators must ensure that wheelchairs or other battery-powered mobility aids are carried in such a manner so as to prevent unintentional operation and that the wheelchair/ mobility aid is protected from being damaged by the movement of baggage, mail, stores or cargo.
|Wheelchairs or other battery-powered mobility devices with spillable batteries or with Lithium batteries.
|Wheelchairs or other battery-powered mobility devices with Lithium Ion batteries (collapsible), provided that the battery is removed and the battery terminals are protected from short circuits, e.g. by being enclosed in a battery container or the exposed terminals are taped. The wheelchair or mobility aid may then be carried as checked baggage without restriction. The battery must not exceed 300 Wh, or for a device that is fitted with two batteries required for operation, each battery must not exceed 160 Wh. The battery(ies) must then be carried in the passenger cabin.
|Camping stoves and fuel containers that have contained a flammable liquid fuel, may be carried provided the fuel tank of the camping stove and/or fuel container has been completely drained of all liquid fuel and action has been taken to nullify the danger.
|Lithium Ion battery powered equipment containing batteries over 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh.
|Spare Lithium Ion Batteries with a Watt-hour rating exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh for consumer electronic devices. Maximum of two spare batteries may be carried in carry-on baggage only. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits.
|Mercury barometer or thermometer carried by a representative of a government weather bureau or similar official agency.
|Provisions for Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers
|Approval of the operator(s) is required
|Permitted on one's person
|Permitted in or as checked baggage
|Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
|Portable medical electronic devices (Automated External Defibrillators (AED), Nebulizer, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), etc.) containing lithium metal ot lithium ion cells or batteries may be carried in carry on baggage only by passengers for medical use as follows:
|Avalanche rescue backpack, one (1) per passenger, containing a cylinder of compressed gas in Division 2.2. May also be equipped with a pyrotechnic trigger mechanism containing less than 200 mg net of Division 1.4S. The backpack must be packed in such a manner that it cannot be accidentally activated. The airbags within the backpacks must be fitted with pressure relief valves.
|Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice), in quantities not exceeding 2.5 Kg (5 lb) per passenger when used to pack perishables not subject to these Regulations in checked or carry-on baggage, provided the baggage (package) permits the release of carbon dioxide gas. Each item of checked baggage must be marked "DRY ICE" or "CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID" and with the net weight of dry ice or an indication that there is 2.5 Kg or less dry ice.
|Chemical Agent Monitoring Equipment, when carried by staff members of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on official travel.
|Heat producing articles such as underwater torches (diving lamps) and soldering irons.
|Oxygen or air, gaseous, cylinders required for medical use. The cylinder must not exceed 5 kg gross weight.
Note: Liquid oxygen systems are forbidden for transport.
|Small Non-flammable gas cylinder, containing carbon dioxide or other suitable gas in Division 2.2. Up to two (2) small cylinders fitted into a life jacket, and up to two (2) spare cartridges per passenger, not more than four (4) cyliunders up to 50 mL water capacity for other devices.
|Alcoholic beverages, when in retail packagings, containing more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol by volume, in receptacles not exceeding 5 L, with a total net quantity per person of 5 L.
|Aerosols in Division 2.2, with no subsidiary risk, for sporting or home use.
The total net quantity of all above mentioned articles must not exceed 2 kg (4.4 lb) or 2 L (2 qt), and the net quantity of each single article must not exceed 0.5 kg (1 lb) or 0.5 L (1 pt). Release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of the contents.
|Non-radioactive medicinal or toilet articles (including aerosols) such as hair sprays, perfumes, colognes and medicines containing alcohol.
The total net quantity of all above mentioned articles must not exceed 2 kg (4.4 lb) or 2 L (2 qt), and the net quantity of each single article must not exceed 0.5 kg (1 lb) or 0.5 L (1 pt). Release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of the contents.
|Energy efficient light bulbs, when in retail packaging intended for personal or home use.
|Provisions for Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers
|Approval of the operator(s) is required
|Permitted on one's person
|Permitted in or as checked baggage
|Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Fuel cell systems, and spare fuel cartridges powering portable electronic devices (e.g. cameras, cellular phones, laptop computers, and camcorders) under the following conditions:
fuel cell cartridges may only contain flammable liquids, corrosive substances, liquefied flammable gas, water-reactive substances or hydrogen in metal hydride;
refuelling of fuel cells on board an aircraft is not permitted except that the installation of a spare cartridge is allowed;
the maximum quantity of fuel in any fuel cell cartridge must not exceed:
each fuel cell and each fuel cell cartridge must conforms to IEC 62282-6-100 Ed. 1 including amendment 1, and must be marked with a manufacturer's certification that it conforms to the specification. In addition, each fuel cell cartridge must be marked with the maximum quantity and type of fuel in the cartridge;
no more than two spare fuel cell cartridges may be carried in checked baggage, carry-on baggage, or on the person;
fuel cells containing fuel are permitted in carry-on baggage only;
interaction between fuel cells and integrated batteries in a device must coform to IEC 62282-6-100 Ed. 1 including amendment 1. Fuel cells whose sole function is to charge a battery in the device are not permitted;
fuel cells must be of a type that will not charge batteries when the portable electronic device is not in use and must be durably marked by the manufacturer:"APPROVED FOR CARRIAGE IN AIRCRAFT CABIN ONLY".
|Hair curlers containing hydrocarbon gas, up to one (1) per passenger or crew-member, provided that the safety cover is securely fitted over the heating element. These hair curlers must not be used on board the aircraft at any time. Gas refills for such curlers are not permitted in checked or carry-on baggage.
|Insulated packagings containing refrigerated liquid nitrogen (dry shipper), fully absorbed in a porous material and intended for transport, at low temperature, of non-dangerous products are not subject to these Regulations provided the design of the insulated packaging would not allow the build-up of pressure within the container and would not permit the release of any refrigerated liquid nitrogen irrespective of the orientation of the insulated packaging.
|Medical or clinical thermometer, which contains mercury, one (1) per passenger for personal use, when in its protective case.
|Non-flammable, non-toxic gas cylinders worn for the operation of mechanical limbs. Also, spare cylinders of a similar size if required to ensure an adequate supply for the duration of the journey.
|Provisions for Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers
|Approval of the operator(s) is required
|Permitted on one's person
|Permitted in or as checked baggage
|Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
|Non-infectious specimens, specimens of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, insects and other invertebrates packed with small quantities (no more than 30 mL of free liquid alcohol or an alcohol solution) of flammable liquids. Specimens must be placed in vials or a heat sealed plastic bag, the bagged specimens then placed inside another plastic bag with absorbent material, then heat sealed.
Permeation devices, for calibrating air quality monitoring equipment. The total quantity of Dangerous Goods in each device is limited to 2 mL and the device must not be liquid full at 55ºC.
Each device must be placed in a sealed, high impact-resistant, tubular inner packaging of plastic or equivalent material. Sufficient absorbent material must be contained in the inner packaging to completely absorb the contents of the device. The closure of the inner packaging must be securely held in place with wire, tape or other positive means.
Each inner packaging must be contained in a secondary packaging constructed of metal, or plastic having a minimum thickness of 1.5 mm. the secondary packaging must be hermetically sealed. The gross weight of the completed package must not exceed 30 kg.
|Portable electronic devices (including medical devices) containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries, such as watches, calculating machines, cameras, cellular phones, laptop computers, camcorders, etc., when carried by passengers or crew for personal use.
|All Spare batteries, including lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries, for such portable electronic devices may be carried in carry-on baggage only. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits by placement in the original retail packaging or by otherwise insulating terminals (e.g. by taping over exposed terminals or placing each battery in a seperate plastic bag or protective pouch). In addition, each installed or spare battery must not exceed the following quantities:
|Portable electronic devices containing non-spillable batteries, A maximum of two (2) spare non-spillable batteries may be carried. The following requirements apply:
|Radioisotopic cardiac pacemakers or other devices, including those powered by lithium batteries, implanted into a person, or radiopharmaceuticals contained within the body of a person as the result of medical treatment.
|Safety matches (one small packet) or a cigarette lighter that does not contain unabsorbed liquid fuel, other than liquified gas, intended for use by an individual when carried on the person. Lighter fuel and lighter refills are not permitted on one's person or in checked or carry-on baggage.
Note: "Strike anywhere" matches are forbidden for air transport.
Services to, from or through the UK and EU
For services to, from or through the UK and EU the following items are not permitted on board the aircraft, in your checked-in baggage or on your person:
- ammunition,
- blasting caps,
- detonators and fuses,
- replica or imitation explosive devices,
- mines, grenades and other explosive military stores,
- fireworks and other pyrotechnics,
- smoke-generating canisters and smoke-generating cartridges,
- dynamite, gunpowder and plastic explosives.


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WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- You want to know the truth? The Washington Wizards aren't ready for a big name coach.
During Randy Wittman's introductory press conference on Monday, there were zero mentions of the word "playoffs" and very little talk about the word winning.
"Our first order of business is to continue our development with our young guys, and continue to be hands on," echoed Wittman throughout the 20-minute presser.
Wizards team president Ernie Grunfeld followed suit in his response, adding, "We are very comfortable with Randy. The players played very hard forhim. The players improved. The players had confidence. He's familiarwith them. And he improved the players."
Bringing back Randy Wittman (18-31 in his interim stint) without even interviewing another candidate says one thing loud and clear about the Washington Wizards: the team is still in a state of major flux.
Bringing in a guy like Stan Van Gundy, or a Jerry Sloan, or even someone with a bigger name like Patrick Ewing, would've ballooned the expectations for a young Wizards team that just isn't ready to handle the added pressure. Perhaps more important, it shows the organization isn't ready to commit to any detailed plans yet.
Keeping Wittman allows the expectations around the Verizon Center to stay low, so then if the Wizards do produce a 35-win year next season, Ted Leonsis and Grunfeld can applaud their decison. The Wizards aren't technically setting up Wittman for failure, but he himself knows that he's climbing up a dangerous mountain.
"We got to continue to increase the talent level on this team. We're not actually where we want to be from that standpoint," replied Wittman to a question about what the team would do in the draft.
Finally, as much as I enjoy Wittman, who is to say any assistant coach couldn't have improved the team in the interim situation? Subtracting Andray Blatche, Rashard Lewis, JaVale McGee and Nick Young -- and also acquiring Nene -- were all Grunfeld's doing. I would argue the chemistry on the court was more a product of the roster changes, rather than Wittman's hands on approach.
Wittman may now hold the title of head coach, but in my mind he will still have the interim tag. Washington made it clear with his hiring, that the team still doesn't have a long term plan -- outside of "developing the young talent." The Wizards will still be rebuilding in 2012-2013, and nobody's job outside of John Wall and whoever is selected no.3 overall, will be safe.
Other Press Conference Notes
*Randy Wittman hinted he will experiment a little in the summer league to better prepare for October. I wonder if John Wall will join the team in Las Vegas? If so, that could mean more off-the-ball work for the guard, who will be heading into his third year.
*Wittman's contract is new, and all of the assistants are still under contract. But Wittman said this process (like every Wizards process) is still being evaluated.
*Ernie Grunfeld stated he doesn't know exactly which position the team is leaning toward drafting.
*Wittman on the biggest thing he learned this season: You can't reinvent the game. Trying to do too much only confuses the players.


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42 U.S. Code § 6239 - Development, operation, and maintenance of the Reserve
(f) Powers of Secretary to develop and operate the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
In order to develop, operate, or maintain the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the Secretary may—
(2) acquire by purchase, condemnation, or otherwise, land or interests in land for the location of storage and related facilities;
(4) use, lease, maintain, sell or otherwise dispose of land or interests in land, or of storage and related facilities acquired under this part, under such terms and conditions as the Secretary considers necessary or appropriate;
(5) acquire, subject to the provisions of section 6240 of this title, by purchase, exchange, or otherwise, petroleum products for storage in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve;
(6) store petroleum products in storage facilities owned and controlled by the United States or in storage facilities owned by others if those facilities are subject to audit by the United States;
(7) execute any contracts necessary to develop, operate, or maintain the Strategic Petroleum Reserve;
(8) bring an action, when the Secretary considers it necessary, in any court having jurisdiction over the proceedings, to acquire by condemnation any real or personal property, including facilities, temporary use of facilities, or other interests in land, together with any personal property located on or used with the land.
(g) Acquisition of property by negotiation as prerequisite to condemnation
Before any condemnation proceedings are instituted, an effort shall be made to acquire the property involved by negotiation, unless, the effort to acquire such property by negotiation would, in the judgement of the Secretary be futile or so time-consuming as to unreasonably delay the development of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, because of
(j) Expansion beyond 700,000,000 barrels
If the Secretary determines expansion beyond 700,000,000 barrels of petroleum product inventory is appropriate, the Secretary shall submit a plan for expansion to the Congress.
(k) Exemption from subtitle IV of title 49
A storage or related facility of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve owned by or leased to the United States is not subject to the Interstate Commerce Act.
(l) Rulemaking during drawdown and sale
Source(Pub. L. 94–163, title I, § 159,Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 886; Pub. L. 95–619, title VI, § 691(b)(2),Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3288; Pub. L. 97–229, § 4(b)(1), (2)(B),Aug. 3, 1982, 96 Stat. 251, 252; Pub. L. 99–58, title I, § 102(a),July 2, 1985, 99 Stat. 102; Pub. L. 101–383, §§ 4(a), 9, 11,Sept. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 728, 735; Pub. L. 106–469, title I, § 103(12), (13),Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2030.)
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The Interstate Commerce Act, referred to in subsec. (k), is act Feb. 4, 1887, ch. 104, 24 Stat. 379, as amended, which was classified generally to chapters 1, 8, 12, 13, and 19 (§§ 1 et seq., 301 et seq., 901 et seq., 1001 et seq., and 1231 et seq., respectively) of former Title 49, Transportation. The Act was repealed (subject to an exception) by Pub. L. 95–473, § 4(b),Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1466, the first section of which enacted subtitle IV (§ 10101 et seq.) of Title 49. Section 4(c) ofPub. L. 95–473excepted from repeal those provisions of the Interstate Commerce Act that vested functions in the Interstate Commerce Commission, or the chairman or members of the Commission, related to transportation of oil by pipeline and that were transferred to the Secretary of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by sections 7155 and 7172 (b) of this title.
2000—Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(12), amended section catchline generally.
Subsecs. (a) to (e). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(13)(A), struck out subsecs. (a) to (e) which related to congressional review and effective date of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan, preparation and transmittal to Congress of proposals for designing, constructing, and filling facilities and of Plan amendments, and 60-day waiting period for effectiveness of amendments.
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(13)(B), amended subsec. (f) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (f) set out powers of the Secretary to implement the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan, the Early Storage Reserve Plan, proposals for designing, constructing, and filling facilities, amendments to the Plans, and the storage of petroleum products in interim storage facilities.
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(13)(C), substituted "development" for "implementation" and struck out "Plan" after "Strategic Petroleum Reserve".
Subsecs. (h), (i). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(13)(D), struck out subsecs. (h) and (i) which related to use of interim storage facilities and environmental considerations for existing facilities, and report to Congress on results of negotiations for enlargement of Strategic Petroleum Reserve to one billion barrels.
Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(13)(E), amended subsec. (j) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (j) read as follows: "No later than 24 months after September 15, 1990, the Secretary shall amend the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan to prescribe plans for completion of storage of one billion barrels of petroleum product in the Reserve. Such amendment shall comply with the provisions of this section and shall detail the Secretary's plans for the design, construction, leasing or other acquisition, and fill of storage and related facilities of the Reserve to achieve such one billion barrels of storage. Such amendment shall not be subject to the congressional review procedures contained in section 6421 of this title. In assessing alternatives in the development of such plans, the Secretary shall consider leasing privately owned storage facilities."
Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(13)(F), amended subsec. (l) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (l) read as follows: "Notwithstanding subsection (d) of this section, during any period in which the Distribution Plan is being implemented, the Secretary may amend the plan and promulgate rules, regulations, or orders to implement such amendments in accordance with section 6393 of this title, without regard to the requirements of section 553 of title 5 and section 7191 of this title. Such amendments shall be transmitted to the Congress together with a statement explaining the need for such amendments."
1990—Subsecs. (i), (j). Pub. L. 101–383, § 4(a), added subsecs. (i) and (j).
Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 101–383, § 9, added subsec. (k).
Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 101–383, § 11, added subsec. (l).
1985—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 99–58amended subsec. (e) generally, substituting provisions directing that amendments transmitted pursuant to subsec. (d) of this section not become effective until 60 days after transmittal except in the case of enumerated presidential determinations for provisions which had formerly empowered Congress to disapprove of transmitted proposals and amendments in accordance with the procedures specified in section 6421 of this title.
1982—Subsec. (f)(5). Pub. L. 97–229, § 4(b)(1), added par. (5).
Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 97–229, § 4(b)(2)(B), added subsec. (h).
1978—Subsecs. (a)(1), (c), (d), (e)(1), (f), (f)(I), (g). Pub. L. 95–619substituted "Secretary" for "Administrator", meaning Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration, wherever appearing.
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CANTON The Institute for Learning Centered Education is holding its 21st Constructivist Design Conference for Educational Improvement this week in St. Lawrence Universitys student center.
Energy filled the building as 39 teams from schools all over the state and even one group from California collaborated with one another to conceptualize and learn methods of constructivist teaching and how to incorporate those theories within their districts.
The conference is designed to promote and teach about constructivism, which is an educational philosophy that people learn better when theyre directly engaged in helping to build their own learning rather than sitting and receiving knowledge from an expert who stands and delivers, said Stephen J. Todd, assistant superintendent of instruction at St. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services. This whole conference is built on the premise that participants are there engaging in constructivist learning of their own while building experiences that they want to take back to their school.
Mr. Todd said St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES, which represents 18 school districts, is helping to sponsor the conference.
Weve seen participation among our districts go up pretty significantly this year, he said. Last year we had 13 teams from our 18 school districts participating. This year we have 22.
Don E. Mesibov, co-founder and director of the Institute for Learning Centered Education, Potsdam, said the week-long conference has grown this year because of the states new evaluation system for teachers that incorporates constructivist theories.
The difference between being satisfactory and being the top rating is whether or not youre letting students drive the lessons, he said. Teaching constructivist theory was going against the grain when we started, but now teachers are being required to teach the way we have been trying to model for years.
Each team determines a specific task they wish to accomplish by the end of the week, such as curriculum development, school improvements or strategies to implement constructivist practices in the classroom.
Mr.Mesibov pairs up expert facilitators to work with each team according to their task.
Frank Pickus, Saratoga Springs, has been a facilitator at the conferences for 12 years. As assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction for the Gloversville School District, Mr. Pickus has been acting as a conference facilitator for the Canton administration team two years in a row.
Its interesting for me to see the kinds of things that other people are dealing with that are similar to what we have, he said. Thats what keeps me coming back because, even though I come here to help other groups, I always come away having learned something.
Joe D. McDonough, principal of Banford Elementary School, Canton, and Mark T. Passamonte, principal of Hugh C. Williams High School, Canton, are part of the Canton administrative team of five. They said that they come to the conference each year because they value having five uninterrupted days to work on a number of tasks. This year their team is working to design a comprehensive Common Core State Standards plan to implement within their schools.
Just having the amount of people here all working on similar topics gives us the ability to have conversations with people who are in the same situations, and gives us stories and ideas to bring back to our schools, Mr. McDonough said.
A team of seven that traveled from California to attend the session included representatives from California State University as well as Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts in Wildomar. Their task for the week was to create a West Coast Constructivist Conference for next year.
If we were to offer a conference on the West Coast, we would have a wider impact on student success than just word of mouth, said Dionna E. Fitch, teacher and curriculum specialist for Sycamore Academy. The unique thing about this conference in comparison to other conferences is that its like a mirror image of what a constructivist-based class would look like.
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Beautiful Beijing
It's easy to be sceptical in Beijing. The chaos, pollution, traffic and often downright dangerous methods of doing things frequently cause the wide-eyed visitor to stare in disbelief and question when it will inevitably fall apart. Yet the city somehow manages to thrive, through its own bizarre methods.
Beijing is in a rush to modernise (as the 2008 Olympics showed), yet the city's rich history remain ever-present in its temples and palaces, food, art and culture.
Beijing is the home of Chinese opera, which is completely different from its Western counterpart (relatively few old, obese prima donnas pretending to be nubile sex kittens, for starters). Atonal singing mixes with mime, dance, and acrobatics to magical effect, just as it's done since the days of the Qing Dynasty. If you get the chance, take in a show at the Huguang Guild Hall or the Beijing National Grand Theatre.
For another blast from the past, discover the narrow alleys (hutongs) of Beijing to get a feel for ancient Chinese architecture and design. Many are now being demolished for the construction of new streets and buildings, so see them while you can. And then go either further back in time at the World Heritage-listed Forbidden City.
Where to Shop in Beijing
Shop 'til you drop. Not necessarily the first phrase that comes to mind with regard to Beijing. The capital of the People's Republic of China has a lot going on, most visibly as the political and cultural nexus of a country that is home to 18.5% of humanity. We know Beijing is a vital global hub and premier alpha city. But is it a hotbed for conspicuous consumption? In a word:
It helps, undoubtedly, to have a municipal metro population in the 20 million persons range. Check. A relatively wealthy expat, merchant and politburo class is a good harbinger as well. Check. Then, of course, there is the fact that despite hikes in hourly wages, China is still factory to the world. Exports aside, a lot of goods (domestic and otherwise) funnel to the inimitable polestar of the nation.
Shanghai is Shanghai. Hong Kong is Hong Kong. The Pearl River Delta in Guangdong province is special. But do not think for a second that the home of icons like Tiananmen Square and the UNESCO World Heritage Forbidden City, as well as new stars like the National Centre for the Performing Arts and Bird's Nest Stadium, is bereft of retail bliss. With that, discover where to shop in Beijing.
In Beijing you'll find culture, innovation, chaos (and people!) at every corner. Prepare to be overwhelmed in the nicest possible way.
Beijing's Top 10
10. Beijing Zoo Two words: giant pandas. (Plus 14,000 other animals and surprisingly picturesque grounds. Great for families.)
5. Fragrant Hills Park Spanning over 1.6 km², this Park is home to native flora, fauna and cultural artefacts.
9. Temple of Heaven During harvest moons, 'ancient rites' were performed here to ensure a bountiful crop. The mind boggles!
4. Lama Temple All Buddhas great and small. Seriously. There's a lot of them.
8. National Stadium The 2008 Olympics took place here. A fine example of contemporary architecture.
3. Tiananmen Square The largest public square in the world, it was also the site of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre when mostly peaceful protestors were fired upon with live ammunition. It is estimated that thousands died. Is there even a plaque acknowledging that? No. Is it wise to ask a policeman why not? No.
7. Summer Palace Nestled in Kunming Lake, Summer Palace is China's largest imperial garden. Don't miss out.
2. Forbidden City The former home of the emperors, the Forbidden City now displays the customs and traditions of imperial China.
6. Ming Dynasty Tomb Here is where 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty were laid down to rest. Not suitable for the faint-hearted or believers in ghosts!
1. The Great Wall of China is one hour away by train, but worth the trip for obvious reasons.
Beijing History
- Great Wall of China – One of China's ancient marvels and most important historic structures. Badaling has a section of the wall close to Beijing.
- Forbidden City (Gugong) – Home of Chinese emperors from the mid-14th century through 1911.
- Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) – The lakeside summer retreat for emperors and empresses.
- Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan) – The 300-year-old gardens contain ruins evoking a former glory.
- Tiananmen Square – This square was host to Beijing's famous (or infamous) protests in 1989.
Beijing Art & Culture
- Lama Temple (Yonghegong) – Located in Beijing's Dongcheng District, this is one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world.
- Capital Museum – Contains a collection of more than 200,000 cultural and art artefacts.
- Chinese Ethnic Culture Park – Learn about China's 55 ethnic groups among replicated traditional homes.
- Lao She Teahouse – Enjoy Chinese opera in this nostalgic (if a bit touristy) teahouse whilst feasting on local snacks.
- 798 Art Zone – This avant-garde art community is located in a former factory complex.
Beijing Shopping
- Wangfujing – This large, multi-block pedestrianized street offers stores from H&M to silk shops.
- Xidan – The closely packed malls typically draw a younger crowd and offers the latest (youth) trends.
- Qianmen – Get your souvenirs and more at the vendors, teashops and bookstores in the alleyways and streets here.
- Sanlitun – This once-seedy expat area has given way to some of Beijing's most upmarket shops.
- Silk Market (Xiushuijie) – Find souvenirs and "authentic" luxury goods at this well-known shopping centre.
Gay & Lesbian Beijing
- SoBear – Known as one of Beijing's best gay nightclubs and attracting a manly crowd.
- Golden Sun Bar – This karaoke bar features late-night drag shows on Thursday to Sunday.
- Destination – A lively, trendy nightclub near the Workers Stadium with a younger crowd.
- Alfa – Featuring theme nights, outside lounge areas and a mixed, gay-friendly crowd.
- Houhai – Not outright gay, but this area offers lots of bars and cafes to choose from in a small area.
Beijing Outdoor
- Beihai Park – Stroll around this large scenic lake or join the locals and hire a paddle boat.
- Jingshan Park – Located right behind the Forbidden City, this park offers great views for those not afraid of stairs.
- Temple of Heaven (Tiantan) – Go early in the morning, and you will be greeted by Beijing locals practicing taichi exercises.
- Xiangshan Park – Near the Summer Palace, this is a great park to enjoy natural scenery and local flora and fauna.
- Beijing Zoo – See pandas and other exotic animals at this well-maintained zoo.
Beijing Sport
- Tour the Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest), the focal point of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
- Splash around Beijing's National Aquatics Centre, or more famously known as the blue, bubbly Water Cube.
- Golf at the Beijing Tianan Holiday Golf Club.
- Climb the steep stretch of the Great Wall at Jingshanling.
- Watch the Beijing Guoan football team at the Workers Stadium.
Beijing Local
Xicheng is the political centre of Beijing, but also serves as an important place for sightseeing. Stop at Beihai Park or visit pandas at Beijing Zoo. Alternatively, there's the National Centre for the Performing Arts (which looks like something E.T. brought back from space – in a good way though). The district also contains many temples – among them the Taoist White Cloud Temple, which has been around since 793. For those with an interest in history and art, the Capital Museum may be your thing.
Head here for Tiananmen Square, the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, the Great Hall of the People and the Monument to the People's Heroes. If you're feeling all philosophical and scholarly, Confucius say… give Confucius Temple a go. The temple was built in 1302 and pays tribute to China's greatest thinker. For those who aren't impressed by Confucius' intellect, Fayuan Temple is also in the Dongcheng vicinity. It's Beijing's oldest Buddhist temple, and now is the site of the Chinese Buddhist Academy.
In Xuanwu you can include Grand View Garden (also known as Prospect Garden) in your itinerary. Built in the 1980s, this garden of pavilions and temples is based on a novel entitled Dream of the Red Chamber. Another couples of spots worth visiting are the Museum of Ancient Architecture and the Museum of Ancient Pottery Civilization.
Here you will find the Temple of Heaven and the Ming Dynasty City Wall. Only 1.5 km of the original 23.5km-long wall remains. For a taste of contemporary Chinese art, take a look at Red Gate Gallery. But for travellers who are less interested in the contemporary and more motivated by the traditional, then Chongwenmen Food Market is a better fit. This traditional market is perfect for purchasing cheap, fresh and often downright bizarre produce, or even just to see what a traditional Chinese food market looks like.
Beijing Eats
You can get combination fried rice and lemon chicken all over the world, but Beijing is where you'll get the real deal (and you probably won't find lemon chicken anywhere!).
Made in China at the Grand Hyatt is a swanky restaurant to visit if you're after Beijing Duck and contemporary Chinese dishes.
Ching Pavilion dishes up contemporary Asian food with Western flair.
Capital M Offers fantastic views of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. It's also award-winning and very popular with travellers. But why go all the way to China's capital for European food?
Din Tai Fung You may have had the xiao long bao from this global franchise in another country, but of course it's best in China itself.
Vasco's at Hilton Beijing Wangfujing will astound you with its Macanese and Portuguese fare. It's known for the Fizztastic Sunday Brunch.
Hutong Pizza You're probably wondering why there's a pizza joint in this list, but the fact that it's in a hutong makes this square-pizza experience all the more charming and interesting.
Pure Lotus Vegetarians rejoice! This restaurant offers a multitude of vegetarian dishes. Even if you're a carnivore, it's worth a visit.
Li Qun Roast Duck Restaurant Duck, duck and more duck! You can't go to Beijing and not have Peking duck. This restaurant is famous for it.
Duck de Chine Awarded 'Outstanding Beijing Duck', this eatery combines French and Chinese duck-roasting techniques. 1949 Hidden City dining complex in
The Source has a set menu of Sichuan cuisine, but it's different every fortnight.
Beijing Events
The year kicks off with China's most important holiday. In January or February the Lunar New Year celebrations will bring in the New Year with fireworks and parades. Most shops will be closed for a week and booking any transport will be a nightmare (unless you've booked in advance).
International Labour Day is celebrated on 1 May in Tiananmen Square. Rise early to witness the flag-raising ceremony.
In September, the Mid-Autumn Festival will tempt you to eat some moon cakes. Please do – they're delicious!
National Day is on 1 October. Festivities commemorate the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949.
When To Go
Beijing has somewhat bizarre weather, thanks to its monsoon-influenced climate of hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters (and, frankly, the pollution isn't doing it any favours in global-warming, ozone-layer-depleting terms).
In spring, temperatures can range from 0-24°C (32-75°F). It's also the season that brings dust storms, as if the smog wasn't enough to obscure your vision.
Summer in Beijing is wet and warm with temperatures of 20-31°C (68-88°F) feeling even hotter thanks to the steamy humidity.
The best time to visit is autumn, when the weather is pleasantly around 6-18°C (43-64°F)
Beijing's winter is cold and dry, with temperatures often staying well below freezing. You may even see snow! But it won't be pretty snow.
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Getting There & Around
You won't have any trouble finding an airline that'll take you to Beijing. If you're coming from another city in China, you can take a bus or train.
Within Beijing, you can take your pick from taking the subway, renting a bicycle, riding the bus, flagging down a taxi or taking a gamble with a rickshaw.
Unless it's a DeLorean that can hover above the scrum of traffic (or take you back in time to an era in which Beijing's streets were not so crowded), don't bother renting a car. Your hair will be grey by the time you get out, both from stress and the sheer amount of time you'll have spent in a bottleneck.
What To Miss
Don't get scammed by rickshaw drivers.
Be cautious of girls who tell you they're university students and are speaking to you to improve their English. They'll often try to scam you by inviting you to expensive tea ceremonies or dinners and then leaving you to foot the bill.
When you book a tour, make sure you know where you're going and paying the right price. Dodgy tours will send you off to Jade shops or expensive teahouses. Use your common sense – this is a city of hustle as well as bustle.
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General Information
Beijing welcomes travelers anxious to embark on a grand tour of China. Expect more than just a wealth of historical treasures as the city is racing towards modernization. There is a staggering growth of commercial havens in the last 5 years yet the allure of the ancient sights still manages to draw in visitors to China's capital city.
Beijing on which the Forbidden City stands makes for one sentimental journey through China's imperial past. Many temples and palaces show how opulence and grandeur ruled over the land. A few hours drive from Beijing will take you to the monumental Chinese attraction which evokes awe among those who have seen it. The Great Wall remains as the most popular landmark for travelers holidaying in Beijing. Be mindful though that summer in Beijing is definitely not the time to visit this favored feature, if you prefer a more peaceful means of enjoying the experience!
You can get a glimpse of one of the world's oldest civilisations by taking on China's foremost tourist sites. Beijing definitely has the best sights the country has to offer.
Crowds swell onto the Great Wall which can be viewed in various locations a few hours drive from the city. The sections of Badaling and Mutianyu that have been fully restored are closest to the city. A bit far from the swelling crowds is the Simatai section recommended for its spectacular location amidst steep hills. Although partially restored, it is not as touristy as the other sections.
The Forbidden City is also a major draw in Beijing which sits in the heart of the capital. This was the former home of the emperors and offers visitors a showcaseof the customs, history and architecture of imperial China. Right infront is Tiananmen Square and nearby is the People's Revolutionary Museum, the Great Hall of the People and Mao's Mausoleum. Summer Palace, on the other hand, served as a relaxing royal retreat in Kunming Lake when hot and humid days swept across Beijing.
The Temple of Heaven is also another famous Beijing attraction. It used to be the site of ancient rites during harvest moons to ensure bounty in the land. The park provides a quiet time amidst old cypress trees. You'd come across locals practising tai-chi in the mornings and folk songs being played by street musicians at dusk.
To immerse yourself in more of old Beijing, do drop by the old villages called hutong where narrow, winding alleys link courtyard-style houses that are not short on charm and quaint appeal! For more fine examples of old architecture, the areas surrounding Houhai and Qianhai lakes used to be home to generals and officials inthe Imperial Army so expect to admire houses that are well-preserved. A worthy side trip from Beijing, Xian is best remembered as the main hub of the Silk Road trade. Here you can visit the Terra Cotta warriors, an impressive archaeological find 45 minutes from the city centre.
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In either late January or early February, the Lunar New Year is the biggest public holiday in all of China. All business establishments are closed, and there is an exodus of locals heading home to their provinces, so do remember that travelling within this period is definitely chaotic. If you do find yourself in Beijing, enjoy the fireworks and parades.
Mid-Autumn Festival brings out mooncakes in late September. Beijing can also get busy during the International Labour Day and National Day holidays on the weeks surrounding the 1st of May and the 1st of October respectively.
- Spring (April - May) 0 to 24 oC; temperate
- Summer (June - August) 20 to 31oC; sunny, wet and humid
- Autumn (September — November) 6 to 18oC; pleasantly warm with very little rainfall, best time to visit
- Winter (December — March) -7 to -5oC; less humid with little rainfall, the weather is quite cool
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Price: $13,600
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 30/40
Rear Cargo Volume (cubic feet with rear seat up): 15
Packing a 1.6-liter four with direct fuel injection that cranks out a respectable 138 hp, the Rio matches the power of its slightly pricier cousin, the Hyundai Accent, as well as Chevy's spunky Sonic. Although we recently discovered that it can't quite keep up with the turbocharged Sonic and its extra 25 lb-ft of torque when the cars are pushed, the Rio's firm suspension and stiff chassis deliver an enjoyable driving experience for the price.
The Kia has a sharp interior but not too many conveniences come standard. The roofline also slopes a bit too steeply, making it a bit less comfy than the Chevy for taller rear-seat riders. However, the rear cargo space gets bonus points for its accommodating sunken floor. The Rio may not lead the class but this car feels polished for the price.
Price: $14,100
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Rear Cargo Volume (cubic feet with rear seat up): 15.4
Ford has certainly made a strong styling statement with its current crop of cars. The Focus and the recently unveiled Fusion are stunners. So is Ford's entry-level subcompact, the Fiesta. The sleek 5-door includes voice-activated SYNC and MP3 capability standard, and Ford's long list of options allows you to stock up on all kinds of goodies.
On paper, the 120-hp engine might look underpowered but the Fiesta uses every one of those ponies to plaster a big smile on the driver's face once the road begins to twist. And considering the Fiesta's main competition is the Honda Fit, which costs around $2800 more, it's a good deal too.
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Ultima Vez Modificado: 25 de octubre del 2000
Presenter: J. W. Davis
Affiliation: Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
This is a retrospective study comparing the general health and disease-specific quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with localized prostate cancer treated with brachytherapy (PD103), external beam radiation therapy (XRT), and radical prostatectomy (RP).
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Authors' Conclusions
In a retrospective, time calibrated survey of general health related and disease-specific quality of life in patients definitively treated for localized prostate cancer, significant differences based on treatment modality became evident. This information may aid patients in the decision-making process until trials measuring biochemical and overall survival endpoints are available.
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Trafficking in human beings
Trafficking in human beings is a multi-billion-dollar form of international organized crime, constituting modern-day slavery.
Victims are recruited and trafficked between countries and regions using deception or coercion. They are stripped of their autonomy, freedom of movement and choice, and face various forms of physical and mental abuse.
There are three main types of human trafficking:
- Trafficking for forced labour;
- Trafficking for sexual exploitation;
- Trafficking of organs.
Closely connected is the issue of people smuggling in which smugglers procure, for financial or material gain, the illegal entry of an individual into a country of which he is neither a citizen nor a permanent resident. Generally speaking, once payment is completed, the relationship between the migrant and the smuggler is terminated.
INTERPOL's response
Trafficking in human beings is a crime under international law and many national and regional legal systems. Given the complexities of the issue, a multitude of strategies are necessary at a range of levels in order to reduce the problem.
- Operations and projects – concrete action in the field to dismantle human trafficking networks;
- INTERPOL tools – technical tools and systems for sharing information globally;
- Partnerships – strengthening our approach by working across sectors;
- Events and conferences – bringing together experts from across the world;
We have collated a number of resources covering general information, international legislation, and law enforcement guides and manuals.
Traffickers arrested in Côte d'Ivoire operation targeting child trafficking and forced labour
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INTERPOL Chief tells human trafficking conference 'we are allies in global fight to protect human life and dignity'
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INTERPOL and International Organization for Migration agreement to enhance border security
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INTERPOL and Europol Operational Forum on Countering Migrant Smuggling Networks
15-16 October 2015, Lyon, France
"Trafficking in persons shall mean the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or use of force (…), for the purpose of exploitation."
Protocol to the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, Palermo 2000
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By TERRY WILLISSun Advocate reporter
The war over health care reform continues to rage across the nation. We are whipped up in a frenzy that many times doesn't make a bit of sense to me.
Some of the people who line up so ardently against the current proposals that are inching their way through Congress have had their own battles with health care and insurance companies.
I was trying to sort out some of my own feelings the other day. I have spent years without any coverage and owed thousands to pay off a relatively few health concerns. Now I am sitting in pretty good shape with decent health as well decent health care coverage.
One of the arguments about the public option that seems to be a sticking point is that most people will jump ship from the privately run companies and put them out of business.
We actually have a parallel in the insurance industry that has been in place since 1968. Back then, private insurance companies would not issue any flood insurance policies to anyone who was at risk of being flooded unless they paid an exorbitant premium.
This cost left most people and businesses unable to obtain the insurance. The cost to our nation in any flooding disaster was enormous. So now there is government flood insurance that people can purchase at a reasonable fee.
You can't be turned down because you live in a flood risk area. You can buy the insurance after you have been in a flood. Steps are taken to discourage building or rebuilding in a high risk area.
It is not income related so it is not a welfare program. It does allow renters and businesses to cover their risks as well as home owners.
As the debate continues in Congress about reform, we need to find a way to deal with the issue of pre-existing health conditions. Some insurance companies are now going to great lengths to look over our past medical records with a fine tooth comb as a reason to disqualify us for coverage.
A company will certainly be more profitably if their pool of insured is healthy and few claims are needed to be paid. So where do we turn? The human body is just plain susceptible to illness.
I think most what we need is not insurance, but coverage. Insurance was originally set up to let a company take the risk that you may need help later to cover a cost.
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In subsection (a)(4), the word "naval" is omitted as included in "military".
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Burns supper
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A Burns supper is a celebration of the life and poetry of the poet Robert Burns, author of many Scots poems. The suppers are normally held on or near the poet's birthday, 25 January, sometimes also known as Robert Burns Day (or Robbie Burns Day[1] or Rabbie Burns Day) or Burns Night (Scots: Burns Nicht), although they may in principle be held at any time of the year.
Burns suppers are most common in Scotland and Northern Ireland, however, there has been a surge in Burns' Night celebrations in the UK events industry seeing the evening being celebrated outside their traditional confines of Burns Clubs, Scottish Societies, expatriate Scots, or aficionados of Burns' poetry. There is a particularly strong tradition of them in southern New Zealand's main city Dunedin, of which Burns' nephew Thomas Burns was a founding father.
The first suppers were held in memoriam at Ayrshire at the end of the 18th century by Robert Burns' friends on 21 July, the anniversary of his death, and have been a regular occurrence ever since. The first Burns club was founded in Greenock in 1801 by merchants born in Ayrshire, some of whom had known Burns. They held the first Burns supper on what they thought was his birthday, 29 January 1802, but in 1803 they discovered in Ayr parish records that his date of birth was 25 January 1759.[2] Since then, suppers have been held on 25 January.
Burns suppers may be formal or informal. Both typically include haggis (a traditional Scottish dish celebrated by Burns in Address to a Haggis), Scotch whisky, and the recitation of Burns's poetry. Formal dinners are hosted by organisations such as Burns clubs, the Freemasons, or St Andrews Societies and occasionally end with dancing when ladies are present. Formal suppers follow a standard format.
- 1 Order of the supper
- 2 See also
- 3 References
- 4 External links
Order of the supper[edit]
Start of the evening (piping in the guests)[edit]
Guests gather and mix as in any informal party.
Host's welcoming speech[edit]
The host says a few words welcoming everyone to the supper and perhaps stating the reason for it. The event is declared open.
All of the guests are seated and grace is said, usually using the Selkirk Grace, a well-known thanksgiving said before meals, using the Scots language. Although attributed to Burns, the Selkirk Grace was already known in the 17th century, as the "Galloway Grace" or the "Covenanters' Grace". It came to be called the Selkirk Grace because Burns was said to have delivered it at a dinner given by the Earl of Selkirk.
The Selkirk Grace[edit]
- Some hae meat an
- canna eat,
- And some wad eat that want it;
- But we hae meat, and we can eat,
- And sae let the Lord be thankit.
The supper starts with the soup course. Normally a Scottish soup such as Scotch Broth, Potato Soup or Cock-a-Leekie is served.
"Piping" of the haggis[edit]
Everyone stands as the main course is brought in. This is always a haggis on a large dish. It is usually brought in by the cook, generally while a piper plays bagpipes and leads the way to the host's table, where the haggis is laid down. They might play "A Man's A Man for A' That", "Robbie Burns Medley" or "The Star O' Robbie Burns".[3] The host, or perhaps a guest with a talent, then recites the Address to a Haggis
Address to a Haggis[edit]
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Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face,
(fa = fat)
The groaning trencher there ye fill,
His knife see rustic Labour dicht,
(dicht = wipe, here with the idea of sharpening)
(reekin= steaming)
Then, horn for horn, they stretch an' strive:
Is there that o're his French ragout
(scunner = disgust)
Poor devil! see him ower his trash,
(nieve = fist, nit = nut, i.e. tiny)
But mark the Rustic, haggis fed,
(wallie = mighty, nieve = fist)
Ye Pow'rs wha mak mankind your care,
(skinkin ware = watery soup)
At the line His knife see rustic Labour dicht the speaker normally draws and sharpens a knife, and at the line An' cut you up wi' ready slicht, plunges it into the haggis and cuts it open from end to end. When done properly this "ceremony" is a highlight of the evening.
At the end of the poem, a Scotch whisky toast will be proposed to the haggis, then the company will sit down to the meal. The haggis is traditionally served with mashed potatoes (tatties) and mashed turnips (A Scottish 'turnip' is an English 'swede') (neeps). A dessert course, cheese courses, coffee, etc. may also be part of the meal. The courses normally use traditional Scottish recipes. For instance, dessert may be cranachan or Tipsy Laird (whisky trifle) followed by oatcakes and cheese, all washed down with the "water of life" (uisge beatha) – Scotch whisky. When the meal reaches the coffee stage various speeches and toasts are given. In order, the core speeches and toasts are as follows.
Immortal memory[edit]
One of the guests gives a short speech, remembering some aspect of Burns' life or poetry. This may be light-hearted or intensely serious. A good speaker always prepares a speech with his audience in mind, since above all the Burns' supper should be entertaining.
Everyone drinks a toast to Robert Burns.
The host will normally say a few words thanking the previous speaker for his speech and may comment on some of the points raised.
Toast to the Lassies[edit]
This was originally a short speech given by a male guest in thanks to the women who had prepared the meal. However, nowadays it is much more wide-ranging and generally covers the male speaker's view on women. It is normally amusing but not offensive, particularly bearing in mind that it will be followed by a reply from the "lassies" concerned.
The men drink a toast to the women's health.
Reply to the Laddies[edit]
This is occasionally (and humorously) called the "Toast to the Laddies" and, like the previous toast, it is generally quite wide-ranging nowadays. A female guest will give her views on men and reply to any specific points raised by the previous speaker. Like the previous speech, this should be amusing, but not offensive. Quite often the speakers giving this toast and the previous one will collaborate so that the two toasts complement each other.
Works by Burns[edit]
After the speeches there may be singing of songs by Burns – Ae Fond Kiss, Parcel o' Rogues, A Man's a Man, etc. – and more poetry – To a Mouse, To a Louse, Tam o' Shanter, The Twa Dugs, Holy Willie's Prayer, etc. This may be done by the individual guests or by invited experts, and it goes on for as long as the guests wish and may include other works by poets influenced by Burns, particularly poets writing in Scots. Foreign guests can also be invited to sing or say works from their land.
Finally the host will call on one of the guests to give the vote of thanks, after which everyone is asked to stand, join hands, and sing Auld Lang Syne bringing the evening to an end.
See also[edit]
- ^ "Robbie Burns Day is all about hurling haggis, singing songs, and Scotch | National Post". Life.nationalpost.com. 25 January 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
- ^ "Congratulation Greenock Burns Club". The Robert Burns World Federation Limited. Retrieved 18 January 2010.
- ^ Archie Cairns – Book 1 Pipe Music 1995
External links[edit]
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- Haggis recipe by Michelin Starred Scottish Chef Martin Wishart
- Burns Night Events in the UK
- Burns Night Supper Information at About Aberdeen
- Scottish Poetry Selection – Selkirk Grace
- A 2007 Supper for Mauchline Burns Club, presented with explanations of each stage
- Audio recording of a Burns Supper
- A recital of Address to a Haggis
- Address to a Haggis En Francais
- Video recital of Tam o' Shanter
- Address to the Unco Guid or the rigidly righteous
- A film recording of the 145th Burns Supper from 1971 at the Irvine Burns Club.


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