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Eileen Claussen's Opening Remarks at SIEW Discussion on Energy Efficiency
Singapore International Energy Week
Discussion: Can we keep the door to 2C open?
October 22, 2012
Good afternoon. My name is Eileen Claussen and I'm delighted to be here at Singapore International Energy Week.
Many of you may have known my organization as the Pew Center on Global Climate Change. About a year ago, we became the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions – C2ES. Our focus remains the same: finding practical solutions to address two closely related challenges -- meeting the world's growing demand for energy while averting the worst potential consequences of climate change.
You don't need me to tell you that the impacts of global warming are already here and now.
The global temperature has been above the 20th century average for 331 months in a row. That means the last time the global temperature was below average was February 1985. That's what they mean by the "new normal."
In my country, the United States, we had the hottest July ever. We've had one of the worst wildfire seasons in history. And two-thirds of the country is still experiencing the worst drought in more than half a century.
Here in Asia, damaging droughts, floods and storms have hurt the production of rice and taken lives.
These are the kinds of weather extremes that will become more frequent and more intense with climate change, unless we act.
We know that we need to change the way we produce energy. We need more low-carbon and zero-carbon energy, such as solar and wind. And we need to use our fossil fuels more wisely, by capturing and storing the carbon they emit.
But we also need to change the way we consume energy. We can no longer afford to waste it. Energy efficiency saves money, it reduces carbon emissions, and it improves our energy security.
How do we do it? Let me draw on a recent success story in the United States – the adoption of new vehicle fuel efficiency standards. These new standards will nearly double the fuel efficiency of the average new car by 2025. This represents the single largest step ever by the U.S. government to reduce carbon emissions.
Three critical factors made it possible: consumer commitment, technological progress, and smart public policy.
First, with gasoline prices going up and up, consumers were definitely on board for greater fuel economy.
Thanks to technological advances, including hybrid-electric drivetrains and high-strength steel, the auto industry certainly is capable of producing more efficient vehicles.
As for public policy, if you combine the government's desire for more energy security with industry's desire for regulatory certainty, you can get to common ground.
Transportation is not the only sector where we can achieve greater energy efficiency. There are huge opportunities across our economies – in buildings, manufacturing, anywhere we use energy. And in many cases, we don't need to wait on government to achieve huge gains. The opportunities are there, and smart companies are seizing them.
We undertook a two-year study of corporate energy efficiency to identify the most effective methods to reduce energy consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions. For our report, From Shop Floor to Top Floor: Best Business Practices in Energy Efficiency, we surveyed nearly 100 companies and conducted some very detailed case studies.
And we identified a number of keys to success. These include designating full-time staff to be accountable for energy performance; communicating about the company's successes in reducing energy costs and emissions; and – perhaps most importantly – integrating sustainability as a core part of corporate strategic planning.
We also found that the benefits of energy efficiency go beyond dollars saved and emissions reduced. A focus on energy efficiency can drive broader innovation and a re-evaluation of business practices. The results are often improved productivity and quality.
So to conclude: Energy efficiency sits atop the list of low-carbon choices that can help transition us to a clean energy economy. But efficiency alone is hardly enough. As efficient as we become, global energy demand will continue to rise. And we will continue to meet much of that demand by burning fossil fuels.
So if we're serious about a low-carbon transition, we need to be pushing on other fronts too. One of the most urgent priorities is putting in place the technologies needed to capture and store the carbon emissions generated by burning coal and natural gas. And that's one area where strong policy, including carbon pricing, will be absolutely critical. But that's a topic perhaps for another discussion.
Thank you.
Rio Tinto/Energy Policy Institute 'Energy Exchange Breakfast Series', Brisbane
C2ES President Eileen Claussen headlines the finall installment of a four-part breakfast series designed to facilitate constructive, informed and robust debate on energy policy.
Claussen, a critical thought leader on energy and climate issues, will share her views on climate change, energy policy and the leadership needed to find solutions for these global challenges.
The previous three breakfasts have featured keynote speakers:
Dr Fatih Birol - Chief Economist of the International Energy Agency;
Mr Zhang Guobao - Chairman of the Advisory Board of China's National Energy Committee and Deputy Chairman of the Economic Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference;
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Dr Bryan Hannegan, Vice President, Environment and Renewables for the US-based Electric Power Research Institute;
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Trends in carbon emissions show need for a more balanced climate agreement
When climate negotiators meet in Bangkok this week for the latest session of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), they will (hopefully) begin substantive discussions under new terms better reflecting how much the world has changed since the Convention's adoption in 1992.
Of particular relevance is the dramatic shift in the distribution of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions over the past two decades, as highlighted in the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency's 2012 Trends in global CO2 emissions. A telling statistic: In 1990, industrialized countries that negotiated targets under the Kyoto Protocol (including the U.S.) accounted for 68 percent of global CO2 emissions; in 2011, the authors estimate, this share was 41 percent. Developing countries now account for well over half of annual global emissions – with China and India generating a full third.
June 2012 Newsletter
Promoting Low-Carbon Innovation at Rio+20
As Rio+20 negotiators rush to complete a consolidated text of outcomes before heads of state begin arriving tomorrow, participants at hundreds of side events are calling on business and government to take stronger action on clean energy, poverty elimination, food security, oceans, sustainable cities, green technology development, education, and more.
On Sunday at the U.S. Center pavilion, C2ES and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) convened a panel of companies, small-business innovators, and business representatives highlighting the critical roles played by each in promoting low-carbon innovation and sustainable development.
Mobilizing Information and Communications Technology in Rio to Deliver Sustainable Energy for All
One of the centerpieces of this month's Rio+20 summit is an important initiative called Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All). C2ES is pleased to be contributing to this initiative as a founding member of a new global partnership aimed at improving energy efficiency and curbing greenhouse gas emissions through the use of information and communication technologies.
Led by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, SE4All recognizes the dual energy challenges facing the global community. We need to rapidly expand access to affordable energy for the 1.3 billion people who now lack even basic services, but do so in an environmentally sustainable manner that doesn't put their health at risk or threaten the climate stability of our planet.
Bringing Lessons in Low-carbon Innovation to Rio+20
Opportunities for low-carbon innovation are growing, driven by policy changes, market shifts, and continued growth in energy demand, particularly in developing countries. This Sunday in Rio de Janeiro, ahead of the UN's "Rio+20" Conference on Sustainable Development, C2ES will have a chance to share what it's learned about low-carbon innovation with partners from around the world.
With the Global Environment Facility (GEF), we will convene a panel of companies (Johnson Controls, DuPont), small-business innovators (from the Cleantech Open), and government and business representatives (from UNIDO and ABDI) to share stories and lessons from the front lines of clean-tech entrepreneurship. The event, to be held at the U.S. Center pavilion, will examine the keys to successful low-carbon innovation, and the benefits for climate mitigation and adaptation, energy security, resource efficiency, and job creation.
Toward Greater Transparency Between U.S. and China
Over the past five years, countries have been working through the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to strengthen the measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions worldwide. Because these issues are especially important to the United States and China, C2ES has been partnering with Tsinghua University to convene informal discussions among MRV experts from both countries.
In late 2010 with Tsinghua, we organized a workshop in Beijing on Reporting Practices Related to Climate Change and Other International Challenges. This initial gathering focused on MRV at the international level. Last week, we co-hosted a second workshop in Washington, D.C., on Domestic MRV of Climate Efforts.
While the issues can quickly become highly technical, it's important to remember why stronger measurement, reporting and verification are so important: MRV contributes to stronger greenhouse gas mitigation by building confidence among countries, helps them track national and international progress, and provides opportunities to learn from one another's experiences. In his opening remarks, Professor Teng Fei of Tsinghua University characterized MRV at the domestic level and MRV of international action as two sides of the same coin.
May 2012 Newsletter
U.S.-China Workshop: Domestic MRV of Climate Efforts
The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) and Tsinghua University co-hosted a workshop Beijing in October 2010 on Reporting Practices Related to Climate Change and Other International Challenges. We are continuing this series of informal U.S.-China workshops to help strengthen mutual understanding of domestic monitoring, reporting and verification practices and challenges and to draw lessons from respective domestic experiences.
This workshop focused on domestic monitoring and evaluation of mitigation-related efforts, and on the role of measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) in effective emissions markets, drawing in both areas on domestic experiences in the two countries. Links to speaker presentations (PDF) are provided below.
Download the entire workshop summary (PDF).
U.S.-China Workshop: Domestic MRV of Climate Efforts
June 4-5, 2012
Washington, D.C.
Monday, June 4
Welcoming Remarks
- Elliot Diringer, Executive Vice President, C2ES
- Teng Fei, Associate Professor, Tsinghua University
Energy-Related Monitoring and Verification
Accurate energy data is an essential foundation for policymaking and for tracking program implementation. This session focused on the monitoring, verification and assessment of energy data, and energy-related mitigation policies. Presentations provide overviews of China's accountability system for its national energy intensity target, the U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) collection and verification of energy data, and implementation of California's Renewable Portfolio Standard.
- Teng Fei, Associate Professor, Tsinghua University
Experience with the energy conservation target accountability system
- Perry Lindstrom, Industry Economist, U.S. Energy Information Administration
Overview of U.S. EIA's energy data tracking system
- Clare Breidenich, Independent Consultant
Experience with implementation of California's Renewable Portfolio Standard
- Moderator: Kevin J. Tu, Senior Associate, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
GHG Monitoring: Government and Industry
This session shifted to a focus on GHG monitoring and control programs involving industry. It began with an overview of the new U.S. GHG mandatory reporting rule. Presentations then focused, at a more disaggregated level, on monitoring and evaluation in the voluntary SF6 emission reduction program in the United States, and the Chinese cement sector's experience in developing climate mitigation-relevant MRV systems.
- Kong Chiu, Senior Program Manager, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
- Sally Rand, SF6 Program Manager, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Voluntary industrial partnership programs: SF6 and Electric Power
- Wang Lan, Professor, China Building Materials Academy
Developing MRV guidelines for the Chinese cement sector
- Moderator: Tim Juliani, Director of Corporate Engagement, C2ES
Role of MRV in Effective Emissions Trading Programs
The use of market mechanisms for pollution control has a well-established history in the United States and is being actively pursued in China. This session focused on the design and implementation of monitoring, reporting and verification elements within pollution trading mechanisms, starting with lessons learned from emission trading programs for sulfur dioxide (SO2) in both the U.S. and China, and how these lessons apply to the monitoring, reporting and verification of GHGs and carbon dioxide (CO2).
- Janet Peace, Vice President for Markets and Business Strategy, C2ES
Design elements of an effective emission trading monitoring, reporting and verification system
- Jeremy Schreifels, Senior Policy Analyst, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Emission monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) for U.S. cap and trade programs
- Wu Jian, Deputy Dean and Associate Professor, School of Environment and Natural Resources, Renmin University of China
Lessons from Chinese programs: SO2 emission trading pilot programs and lessons for CO2 MRV
- Jeffrey Hopkins, Economic and Environmental Policy Adviser, Rio Tinto
An industry perspective: emissions monitoring and participation in market-based compliance systems
- Moderator: Maurice LeFranc, Senior Adviser, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Tuesday, June 5
MRV in GHG Markets at the Sub-National Level
In both the United States and China, the use of market mechanisms for controlling CO2 and GHG emissions has moved forward at the state and regional levels. This session explored the establishment of monitoring, reporting and verification systems for GHG emissions trading at the sub-national level, focusing on the experiences of state and regional governments in the United States, and the pilot emissions trading programs currently being developed in seven Chinese provinces and cities.
- David Farnsworth, Senior Associate, Regulatory Assistance Project
Perspective from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (North-East U.S. States)
- Wang Yu, Assistant Professor, Tsinghua University
Status of China's regional trading programs
- Michael Gillenwater, Executive Director and Dean, Greenhouse Gas Management Institute
Perspective from California
- Moderator: Anthony Mansell, U.S. Policy Adviser, International Emissions Trading Association
Key Takeaways
- Joanna Lewis, Assistant Professor, Georgetown University
- Xueman Wang, Team Leader, World Bank Partnership for Market Readiness


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Review: This is T's Restaurant (Jiyugaoka) sister shop _inside_ Tokyo Station. So you do not need to get out of the ticket wicket! It is in an area known as Keiyo Street. "Keiyo Street" is near the Yaesu Exit. Look to your right as you approach the escalators. Shop title "T's たんたん". It is quite popular and you might have to wait for several minutes during peak hours. Almost the same menu as the main shop in Jiyugaoka. I've tried the T's 醤油らーめん (T's shoyu ramen, soy sauce base soup) and 緑たんたん (midori tantan, green tantan with sesame seeds, medium spicy). Both are good options! They have only one rice-based main dish (彩り野菜のスマイルカレー, irodoriyasaino smile curry). Smaller portioned rice-based side-dishes are available though. They have English menus. They will pull it out as soon as they realize you are foriegners.
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Posted on December 27, 2006
Case Shiller Report Likes Portland
The national median home price has dropped 3.5% in the last year according to the National Association of Realtors. Portland? Portland, Oregon real estate prices have increased 13.1% in the same 12 month period according to the newly… Read More
Posted on December 21, 2006
Budget Determines Where You Live
Using our new map search tool, I searched for homes in the downtown and surrounding areas in $200,000 increments.
Posted on December 19, 2006
Loft and Condo Property Investment Profiles
New today on our main website, TurnerRealtors.com: Property Investment Profiles for some of the high-rise condo and loft towers in the Pearl District. We've got eight of them up so far:
Posted on December 14, 2006
Oil Tanks
Our personal passion/affliction is old Portland homes. We've got four of them in our portfolio. We sold one this year and used a 1031 Exchange to purchase two more. Part of our due diligence on both included a… Read More
Posted on December 11, 2006
Mortgage Insurance to be Tax Deductable in 2007
Standard disclosure involving taxes: ask your accountant. Mortgage insurance is common when the buyer is putting less than 20% down on a property purchase. There are ways of avoiding it by taking out a second loan at the… Read More
Posted on December 8, 2006
Portland Real Estate Still Appreciating
Oregon Real Estate is still looking like a sound investment. The days of high teens appreciation may be gone but experts quoted in today's Oregonian still see 5%-8% appreciation in 2007. That means the $300,000 house you look… Read More


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easy to install and use
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I had bought another product like this but found this one to be much better. It allowed me to use my toilet seat and lid where the other one did not.
Pros:Ideal height. Convenience of using toilet seat and lid
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Disney have appointed Claire Bilby as their new senior vice president of the Disney Vacation Club.
Ms. Bilby was appointed by Disney after Disney fired the previous president Jim Lewis as well as two other executives. Financial difficulties concerning Aulani, a Hawaiian-based Disney resort set to open soon, may have lead to the dismissal of the executives and appointment of the experienced Ms. Bilby to the position.
Ms. Bilby's career with Disney dates back to 1998. Since that time, she's worked on both coasts in marketing and in sales. A memo released to DVC employees had this to say about Ms. Bilby:
At present, Disney has suspeneded sales of time share units for Aulani, though it is still marketing for units in Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas and Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. A revitalization of the Grand Floridianmay also result in future time share options. The DVC has 4,000 employees plus more than 475,000 individual owners.Claire brings to Disney Vacation Club an impressive track record in global sales, as well as an inspirational leadership style and innovative thinking. Her many accomplishments include helping to launch several Disney theme parks around the world and serving as a key leader in the successful 50th anniversary celebration for Disneyland Resort.


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Fecha: 23.05.2011
Category: Integridad y Anti Corrupción, Desarrollo del Liderazgo
I may be wrong but I think many of our churches face a clash of two leadership paradigms. One that works well in a centralised hierarchy of power. And another that is diffuse and more like a web. (Just to say upfront, the two paradigms don't correspond neatly with old and new churches, mainline and independent.)
The Anglican church that I belong too has an unashamedly Episcopal structure. There is a very definite leadership hierarchy and centralisation of authority. A Minister and his or her chapelry comes under a Rector in a parish, which in turn relates to an Archdeacon over a region, all of whom fall under the authority of their Bishop. This same leadership paradigm emerges in many independent styles of church where a Lead Elder is over his Elders and Deacons beneath that. (There may even be a higher level of modern day Apostle or team providing apostolic oversight.) But the very same dynamic emerges.
The exercise of strong hierarchical power results in the dynamic of a church constantly orientating itself towards a centre. It then naturally follows that the gathered church, where this paradigm is most clearly manifest, stands or falls by its centre.
The scattered church finds a disconnect because if being the church is defined in location to the centre, then the further from the centre one moves the weaker the relationship and identity becomes. The importance placed on the centre, and its high profile in gathered church life, only reinforces the marginal nature of the church-scattered: followers of Jesus working in the marketplace Monday to Saturday.
I've seen the disconnect between diffuse and central power paradigms most clearly at the interface of ministries exercised at a local church. Volunteers make or break a successful Sunday service or Sunday school or youth group or music team or outreach programme.
People volunteer because they feel called by God to do so or can see a need to fill or have a sense of Christian duty. The most amazing ministries can grow and take shape with a group of committed, dynamic volunteers. But at the end of the day, church members are always volunteers. Their loyalty to a local church, if pushed, is conditional. (Long gone are the days in many parts of the world when a single local church held sway over an entire village or town and if you fell from grace and left, you waved goodbye to your social standing too.)
We are in a day and age where something is not done simply because it emanates from an authority figure (except in, for example, more rural areas in South Africa where there is a much higher view of authority). This means a command and control approach proves inadequate.
A minister or elder can throw their toys out of their metaphorical cot as much as they like, but there is nothing they can do to actually compel a volunteer to do ANYTHING, except through the last resort of spiritual manipulation (which is a form of abuse). A volunteer as a last resort always holds the trump card because they can decide to leave the church (the threat of which is also a form of manipulation) and join another church in the area.
One way around this problem is to employ ministry staff to supplement the ordained class of believer. There is a better defined working relationship with the centre, with the possibility of sanction or dismissal to give substance to the power paradigm. This model works wonderfully for churches that have the financial resources. Full-time youth pastors, children's pastors, worship leaders, and evangelists, among others, make a huge difference. Yet at the same time there is a very real risk of professionalising ministry and undermining the ministry of ALL believers.
I don't know how many times I've wished there was some other way of saying I work "full-time" for the church without, in the same breath, having just undermined the greater truth that everyone is full-time in the church-scattered bringing the Gospel of Jesus to the world. There are no part-time Christians…
Back to the disconnect! Seeing that the authority card can only be used in very limited circumstances, the diffuse power leadership paradigm arising in this century (the Age of Social Connectivity and Facebook) has to major on relationship, integrity and points of connection. Relationship, Integrity and Connection become the key marks of Christian leadership that empower the concept of the church-scattered and give rise to ministry and mission in the workplace and in homes and in schools, and wherever, and everywhere!
Palabras clave: Relationship, Integrity, Connection, Leadership Paradigms, Church-Scattered
I have dealt with this issue of ministry and volunteering a lot lately. My husband is a full time youth minister and I am incredibly involved with our youth group. I attend and help with every youth event. I write Bible Studies for small group meetings. I absolutely love doing all of this, but I am not paid staff. Many people in my life are bothered by the fact that I do so much, but I don't personally get paid. I do so much because I am passionate about our youth. I feel called to be a good influence and an advocate for them. Part of why this works so well is that my husband makes sure that I and all the other volunteers feel appreciated. He lets us know on a regular basis that he could not do his ministry without us. He validates us by reminding us that our individual ministry is every bit as important as anything he does, if not more so. Volunteers need to be reminded that what they do is real ministry. Just because they do not get paid, does not discredit all the work they do.
Many times, volunteers are not shown the appreciation they deserve. My dad is in a similar role at his church as you in that he volunteers to help with the youth group and is present at nearly every event. He is usually the first person at the event helping to set up and the last one to leave once the event is over. While he does not do this for recognition, it does help the volunteer to serve better when they understand that they are appreciated. Unfortunately, many times my dad does not get any credit for the amount of work he puts in without being paid a dime. It definitely places an additional burden on him and my mom when he works so hard to grow the youth group but is not shown any appreciation. Recognizing the value of volunteers in our churches is crucial in ensuring the church thrives.
The family of faith I am a part of has lots of volunteers. Unfortunately, these volunteers are the same at every occasion. The future of the church is reliant on volunteers but I am at a loss on how to recruit new and excited volunteers. I would appreciate any words of wisdom.
There is a very hard boundary like you said to cross when you become working "full time" or even "part time" for the ministry. Like the passage stated, it is a struggle for we all work full time for the ministry of God. With working for a church even within roles that are not senior pastorate, there are assumptions that are often made. "We have a staff member for that, or why don't you do it?" Having to find or pull volunteers is the hardest part of my job. To be a leader you have to have followers and this takes many skills most of which I am still aiming to improve daily. Being a leader, though seen often as authorative, requires a humble nature of both listening and discerning to others but also ultimately to God's will. Through these things eventually comes an idea that is set in motion that may not be what we had originally thought. God provides through prayer and supplication, and it is with that in mind that we press forward in faith to keep our ministries functioning as best we know how.
In years gone by the church has asked and expected the impossible from it's spiritual leaders. On one extreme, the church wants the pastor to do everything from preach three sermons a week, teach a Sunday school class, work with the youth, keep the senior adults happy, lead the music, visit the sick, counsel the needy, visit everyone in the church, manage the budget, and the list goes on and on. Then they blame him/her when things go wrong at the church or when their personnel life falls apart. Then on the other hand many churches don't want the pastor to do anything, they simply want him/her to be a puppet on a string. Many times these churches will not let the pastor lead them according to how God leads them. These churches usually have no respect for the role of the Pastor, and usually have a lifetime deacon board that makes all decisions. They simply want to do things their way and their way only. Both of these extremes are wrong because we are told to work together in the body of Christ. If their is a balance in the church between the Spirit of God, Leader, and followers it is a beautiful relationship. Ego, pride and authority are all important aspects for everyone in the church to keep in check. keeping that balance is one of the hardest things i do as a pastor.
Church leadership must always be God-centered. The problem with leadership is that we get so caught up in what we want and lay it upon God leading you to do it, that it makes people wonder if leadership is God-driven or Man-driven. Sometimes we loose focus and forget the teachings that who is great among you let him/her be servant of all. Leadership should be available to serve and not look for people to serve them. From an episcopal point of view, leadership can sometimes feel as though God is only speaking to them, and in turn they look for you to obey what they tell you without you having an input. The bible teaches that he/she that win souls must be wise. One must choose their battles. When you are lead by God to pastor a congregation, follow the leadership of the Holy Spirit and let God handle the rest. We all are subject to some type of authority, so remember to be faithful others and others will be faithful to you. The church is in a power struggle. I want my way, you want yours. Why not let God be God and let him lead the way.
Great observation! I also realize that leadership is difficult when it is utilized improperly. Much of what I have observed is that their is no order. For example, many deacons are led to believe that they are to police the pastor instead of supporting the pastor. Their is no cohesiveness in leadership. It is a battle over authority and control. The view of pastor is seen by many as a hireling and not part of the local body. It is an us against him/her mentality.
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Man broadcast ex's nude pics after row – court hears
A Kitty man is now facing a charge that he broadcast nude pictures of his former girlfriend on the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) service after they had an argument.
David Khan, of 34 Gordon Street, Kitty, was placed on $125,000 bail yesterday, at the Georgetown Magistrates' Courts, where he was charged.
It was the police's case that sometime between November 1, 2013 and January 1, 2014, Khan knowingly exposed naked pictures of Sharice Gaskin, with whom he shared a relationship. Khan denied the charge, which was read against him by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.
According to a report read in court by Police Prosecutor Bharat Mangru, Gaskin and Khan are known to each other and went out on several occasions. The report stated that on one of those occasions, Khan asked Gaskin to use her phone. It was then that Khan allegedly sent the photos to his phone from Gaskin's phone. Sometime after that, Gaskin and Khan had an argument and subsequently Gaskin was told that her nude pictures were spotted on BBM, according to Mangru. She reported the matter and subsequent investigations led to Khan's arrest.
Khan, at the end of the hearing, was granted $125,000 bail and the case was adjourned till January 7, 2014, when statements are expected to be filed.


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just can't wait!!!!!!!!
just checked the official site on the latest features!
- Listening to: K's choice - Believe
- Reading: your journal
- Watching: X TV
- Playing: pokemon diamond~
- Eating: Oishi Bread Pan Snack
- Drinking: RC cola
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Just found out? But hell yeah! Can't wait to try out all the new units. Reapers, the most hardcore terrans with bombs and jetpacks? Count me in. Vikings, mechs that turn into planes, and then back into mechs? More kickass to spread around. And finally, the Thor, I've been waiting for a true mech to finally appear in the Starcraft series and Blizzard has answered my prayers. Anything the size of a battle cruiser and with quadruple the firepower is good in my book.
KIKIKI lol (wondering if you'll get it)
i've been watching the trailers for starcraft, sooooooo cool.
i've been watching the trailers for starcraft, sooooooo cool.
SC ftw... now for a computer that'll play it...
pokemon diamond wheeee!!! heheh starcraft 2... well that's nice. ^^
You play Pokemon diamond? Me too. I'm trying to prepare my dream team for the online battlefield.
hehe me too, feeding them with vitamins
my pokemon team is total BAD ASS mwahahaha
Well that was informative. Glad to see you're alive though.
i'm about to battle the E4, still beefing up my dream team
Whos in your team?
typical, luxray, zongs, gyarados, gengar & lucario....
tho i just don't prefer dialga~ i'm fed up with dragons XD
tho i just don't prefer dialga~ i'm fed up with dragons XD
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In this release cycle, we've dedicated significant resources to ensure that all DevExpress .NET Products are fully compatible with Visual Studio 2010 and take advantage of the IDE's new capabilities.
Updates and new features include the following:
.NET Framework Client Profile is a lightweight version of the full .NET Framework designed for clients that do not need the entire framework. Visual Studio 2010 creates projects for this version by default and we expect a lot of applications to target this lightweight framework.
All DevExpress controls shipped with DXperience v2010 vol 1 fully support the .NET Framework Client Profile (The only exception is the XtraReports End-User Designer).
With this release, DevExpress WPF UI Controls fully support Right-to-Left layout.
Like all FrameworkElements in WPF, our controls support the FlowDirection attribute which can either be set for individual controls or inherited from container controls. By using this attribute you can specify which content flow direction you want to use and thus deliver bidirectional content in your applications.
Our WPF Demos now include a "View | Right To Left" menu item allowing you to switch flow direction and thus preview how an application appears when Right-to-Left mode is activated.
Right-To-Left Support
Note that DXPrinting Library does not support bidirectional content in this release. This will be addressed in an upcoming update.
Our WPF controls ship with a new DevExpress WPF Application wizard that integrates directly into Microsoft Visual Studio. When you create a new application, select DX WPF Application template to run this wizard.
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Yum! I added in some beet greens with the collards since they were on hand, omitted the bacon to make it vegetarian, and used garbanzo and navy beans instead of black eyed peas (what I had on hand). I also added a splash of balsamic which gave the flavor some more depth. This soup made my evening!
Collard Green & Black-Eyed Pea Soup
From EatingWell: January/February 2008
Antioxidant-rich collard greens and fiber-packed black-eyed peas have a starring role in this nutritious soup. There's no need for loads of ham or salt pork—just a small amount of bacon gives it a wonderful smoky flavor. You can skip the bacon and substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth for a great vegetarian dish.
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I made this soup about 2 weeks ago and ate it everyday last week for lunch. I loved it and its healthy. I cook some smoked pork necks in the chicken broth till the little bit of meat falls off the bones and put some of it back in the soup before I add the other ingredients. It has a great smokey flavor with very little fat. I'm making batch number 2 right now and am using fresh black eyed pea.
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Also a first time collard green and black eyed pea maker! ;) My husband and I loved this recipe but our 6 year old daughter wouldn't even try it as she said it looked weird. Accidentally forgot to add the bacon we had cooked but it was yummy w/out it! My husband thought the swiss cheese toasty bread would be weird but it was actually very good too! Definately will cook this again!
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This recipe was wonderful. I doubled the recipe and it was gone in two days! My husband and kids loved the collard greens which are so good for you.
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This was a surprising hit at our house. My husband discovered that he likes collard greens and doesn't mind garlic. He continues to ask for this soup now that it's all eaten up. Will make again soon.
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I recently had my credit checked for a preapproval on a new home purchase and found that my credit scores and my wife's had dropped from the high-700s to mid-600s due to two late mortgage payments on an investment property that we had quitclaimed to a family friend.
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I test rode a used Orbea Hybrid bike this past weekend. The seller didn't know much about the bike or the model and I couldn't find the model on the web. The bike looks like an early model of a Diem but I have no knowledge about Orbea bikes at all. It had a Black frame with silver Carbon forks, 9 speed Tiagara RD and Tiagara FD, Vision/Random Headset group, Shimano cranks and chainwheels, Shimano Rapid shifters, Mavic CXP 22's, Avid Single Digi5 brakes,a Cadence Seat Post, short flat bar and had Bilabo City on the test tube. The bike probably weighed no more than 22 or so lbs. I looked up the Bilabo City model on the Orbea and other web sites and the bikes with that model name sure weren't like the one I rode. This thing was light, smooth, and very fast. I told the seller I didn't know anything about the bike at all and he said: do your research, it lists for $2199 America. Obviously I'm not going to pay that. Maybe I shouldn't pay anything at all since I think used carbon can be really dicey.
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Type: Bug
Status: Closed
Priority: Minor
Resolution: Fixed
Affects Version/s: 2.4
Component/s: Questions
Testing Instructions:
Of the core question types, only shortanswer uses this feature. If you have any contrib question types installed, then it would be good to test them too. Please test:
1. Create new question.
2. Edit question.
3. Preview question.
4. Export / Import questions as Moodle XML.
Affected Branches:MOODLE_24_STABLE
Fixed Branches:MOODLE_23_STABLE, MOODLE_24_STABLE
Pull from Repository:
Pull Master Branch:
Pull Master Diff URL:
questiontypebase.php does not allow setting a question option field to null. To reproduce:
1. Define in the xml a question_blah_options field x, say, with NOTNULL false.
2. Call qtype_blah.save_question_options($q) with $q.x set to some non-null value.
3. Now try to resave the question with $q.x set to null.
The code in questiontypebase.save_question_options will give an error around line 457 due to the test "if (!isset($question->$field))". The error probably goes undetected because the return value of the function cannot meaningfully be checked as it's not always defined. Instead the call to save the question options silently aborts.
Fix: change the test in line 457 (or thereabouts) to
if (!property_exists($question, $field))
Also, would it be safer to throw a coding_exception if this condition occurs rather than silently aborting the execution?
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Actually, while the above fix solves the immediate problem I had, I'm now finding various other places where a null question field causes problems, e.g. get_question_options and export_to_xml. I've changed my code to allow an empty text field in lieu of a null field though I'd rather have used the null option. All the same, I think a fix like the one I mention above, coupled with the throwing of a coding_exception if a field is null, might be worth doing anyway, if only to save other people the time of trying to find why the save_options isn't working. And perhaps there should be a comment somewhere to say that null fields in question options aren't currently supported?
Your call, Tim.
– Richard
Thank you for finding this. I reviewed all the places that extra_question_fields is used, and actually they are mostly OK.
I don't think it is right to throw exceptions if the fields are missing when the question is saved. It should be OK to have a default defined in the database definition, and have that work.
Anyway, I think this patch is the correct fix.
The main moodle.git repository has just been updated with latest weekly modifications. You may wish to rebase your PULL branches to simplify history and avoid any possible merge conflicts. This would also make integrator's life easier next week.
TIA and ciao
Failing the test (only tested master), the sort of following wild warning appears on create/edit:
Warning: property_exists() expects exactly 2 parameters, 1 given in /home/fred/www/repositories/im/moodle/question/type/edit_question_form.php on line 494
Call Stack:
0.0006 836352 1. {main}() /home/fred/www/repositories/im/moodle/question/question.php:0
0.1960 48811288 2. question_edit_form->set_data() /home/fred/www/repositories/im/moodle/question/question.php:221
0.2012 48818600 3. property_exists() /home/fred/www/repositories/im/moodle/question/type/edit_question_form.php:494
Warning: property_exists() expects exactly 2 parameters, 1 given in /home/fred/www/repositories/im/moodle/question/type/edit_question_form.php on line 494
Call Stack:
0.0006 836352 1. {main}() /home/fred/www/repositories/im/moodle/question/question.php:0
0.1960 48811288 2. question_edit_form->set_data() /home/fred/www/repositories/im/moodle/question/question.php:221
0.2014 48819848 3. property_exists() /home/fred/www/repositories/im/moodle/question/type/edit_question_form.php:494
Wow. Disappointed that this clearly got sent for integration without being tested.
Yes, and disappointing that a trivial patch that someone could have peer-reviewed in 5 minutes sat there for 3 days with no attention. I'll do a fix in a few hours when I get into the office.
OK, new commit pushed to each branch. I have really tested myself this time. Apologies for being an idiot.
Hurray! We did it! Thanks to all the reporters, testers, user and watchers for a bumper week of Moodling!


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We are looking for aspiring writers that love music and seek an opportunity to build their professional portfolios. Not too bad right? You get to build your portfolio and write about something you enjoy, plus the added perk of potentially covering concerts for us. Your work will not only be posted on our blog, it'll also be circulated through our various social media outlets, providing you with exposure to our sizable followings. Also, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run a digital publication.
We want writers that can produce high-quality, original content that is engaging and requires little to no editing. Our musically diversified platform offers a wide variety of topics to cover and our objective is to have our writers focus on the areas in which they have the most passion. Although we're based in New York City, you can write from anywhere!
If you'd like to be part of an innovative, results focused company that operates in a fun space then we'd love to hear from you.
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If the situation involving Jonathan Martin, Richie Incognito and the Dolphins turns into a legal battle, Martin is ready. Martin hired sports attorney David Cornwell on Thursday, according FoxSports.com. Cornwell will advise and represent Martin going forward.
If you follow sports, you've probably heard Cornwell's name before. The Atlanta-based lawyer has represented the likes of Ben Roethlisberger and Donte Stallworth, plus baseball stars Alex Rodriguez and Ryan Braun.
In Braun's case, Cornwell successfully got a 50-game suspension overturned in 2012, marking the first time a Major League Baseball player had successfully appealed a suspension.
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@tc3903 nothing personal Tim, but Incompetence is the father of corruption. NFLPA has been ruined and has no legitimacy or credibility.— David Cornwell (@wmdavidcornwell) October 24, 2013
Cornwell isn't a fan of Smith's either, "I think he was a poor choice and I think he's done a poor job," Cornwell told USA Today in June. "I've expressed my opinions. It's up to agents and players to decide what to do about it."
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Folk faves The Tillers celebrate the release of a new live album recorded at the former Southgate House with a release party at the new Southgate House Revival.
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Fifth annual celebration of Americana/Folk music new and old begins today
The summer music festival season is winding down, but area fans of Americana/Folk/Roots music of varying stripes have a big one to look forward to this weekend, as the fifth annual Whispering Beard Folk Festival returns to the Old Mill Campground in nearby Friendship, Ind., starting in just a few hours.Founded in 2008, Whispering Beard has showcased both the old and new guard of Americana, mixing legends, contemporary favorites and lots of Greater Cincinnati area artists. This year is no exception; in fact, it may be the best lineup yet. Check the full rundown of performers below, as well as video clips from each day's headliners. FRIDAY11:30 a.m. Easy Tom Eby12:20 p.m. Red Cedards1:10 p.m. Ben Knight2 p.m. Arlo McKinley and the Lonesome Sound2:50 p.m. Rattlesnakin' Daddies3:45 Kentucky Struts4:40 p.m. Sassy Molasses5:35 p.m. Al Scorch6:30 p.m. Frontier Folk Nebraska 7:30 p.m. Charlie Parr8:30 p.m. Pokey LaFarge and the South City 3 9:30 p.m. Whiskey Bent Valley Boys10:30 p.m. Langhorne Slim Langhorne Slim - The Way We Move from Langhorne Slim on Vimeo.SATURDAY11:30 a.m. Jive Creek Ramblers12:20 p.m. Billy Catfish1:10 p.m. Terminal Union2 p.m. My Brother the Bear2:50 p.m. Shiny & the Spoon3:45 p.m. Jeremy Pinnell & the 55s4:40 p.m. Josh Eagle and the Harvest City5:35 p.m. Henhouse Prowlers6:30 p.m. Bloodroots Barter 7:25 p.m. Chicago Farmer8:20 p.m. Caitlin Rose9:20 p.m. The Tillers10:20 p.m. Justin Townes EarleSUNDAY 11 a.m. Rabbit Hash String Band11:50 a.m. The Blue Rock Boys12:40 p.m. Mt. Pleasant String Band1:30 p.m. Ma Crow and the Lady Slippers2:25 p.m. Uncle Mike Carr 3:20 p.m. Magnolia Mountain 4:20 p.m. Ramblin' Jack Elliott (check out CityBeat's interview with the Folk legend here)Weekend passes are $70 (it's $40 for just Friday and Saturday and $20 for just Sunday). All-weekend on-site camping costs $40 or you can camp off-site for free (while spaces last). Old Mill Campground is about an hour west of downtown Cincinnati. Here's a map from Fountain Square to Friendship.View Larger MapFor complete info on this year's Whispering Beard Folk Festival, visit www.whisperingbeard.com.
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Southgate House … Revived
The returns of the Southgate and Whispering Beard festival, plus a tribute to Bones
Mike Breen
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A "new" Southgate House is booking shows and nearly ready to open for business. The new Southgate House Revival is located at another historic Newport property, the former Grace Methodist Episcopal Church and opens for business Oct. 5.
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Bunburied Alive … and Lovin' It
Reflections on the final day of the inaugural Bunbury Music Festival
I've been to more festivals than I care to recall, but they mostly pale in comparison to Bunbury's inaugural weekend. The planners of the three-day Cincinnati festival scored awesome bands for a first-year festival and the location couldn't have been more spectacular, stretching from Sawyer Point to Yeatman's Cove along the riverfront.Bonnaroo sucks because there are hardly any trees and therefore no shade — it's like spending a weekend on the sun. While the fairly awesome, Memphis in May offers a similar riverside locale, but it's also missing the shade and it fails to take full advantage of its riverfront property. The Bunbury planners nailed it. Not only does Sawyer Point offer plenty of tree-covered walkways between stages, but also grassy knolls, flushing toilets and a great breeze. And the Landor Stage! Whatever genius said, "Let's put a stage at the base of the Serpentine Wall," deserves a raise. The river and Big Mac Bridge were excellent backdrops for the bands lucky enough to play there and a great way to show off some of Cincy's charm to festival goers from afar. I saw Good Old War perform to a packed … "wall," and it was by far the coolest and most laidback of the shows I caught. Watching everyone lounge around on the huge concrete steps while listening to the trio play music and goof off was a great break from the shuffling and shifting crowds just a few feet behind us. The band's drummer did a pretty great impersonation of Harry Belafonte and sang "Day-o" for us, which worked well with the sunny sky and chilled-out vibes on the wall. Even better was how loud the crowd got when he sang, "Daylight come and me wanna go home." Hardly anyone knew the rest of the words, but they had fun pretending. Good Old War was probably my favorite performance and Landor Stage was definitely my favorite place to hang out.Another great way Bunbury made sure to represent the Cincinnati spirit was with tons of local food and beer. Not only did they have the big names, like Skyline and LaRosa's, but they also brought in places like Taste of Belgium and beer from Hudy. (Sure, some UDF or Graeter's would have also been nice, but it was only the first year.)Speaking of food, I was overwhelmed by the lack of food I saw on the ground, neither dropped nor regurgitated. Cincinnati did an excellent job at keeping their park clean, even when they flooded it with feet. I was super proud (and relieved) to not have to step over any up-chucked chilli on my way various jaunts from one end of the park to the other.And that's a trek I made quite a few times, too. From The Tillers to Good Old War and then back to the far end to see Bad Veins, I spent a good deal of my Sunday slipping through the crowds to get from one end of the point to the other as quickly as possible. It was worth it, though, especially for The Tillers!I own The Tillers' first two albums, but I'd only seen them once before, at one of their usual spots — Northside Tavern. It was a night where they went on late and I happened to be with more introverted friends. It was a good show, but it lacked the oomph I experienced at Bunbury. Those boys were made to play in the sunshine and trees, that's for sure. And Cincinnati made sure to show love to their hometown band. Hopefully, Mike, Sean and Aaron picked, bowed and bellowed their ways into some new hearts, as well. Their show sealed the deal on The Tillers being one of the many reasons why I love Cincinnati. We're the kind of people where their kind of music can be properly loved and respected for exactly what it is and never expected to be anything more.Those were the highlights of my day, but I'd say the whole experience was a good one. Musically, there were really only two downsides to the fest and they were both pretty personal. To begin with, I think Neon Trees really lose their appeal in the daylight. They are everything that's glowing, neon or flashing. They sing songs that, when sung along to, require sassy facial expressions and overly dramatized hand gestures. These are things that are best done in the dark. I also wasn't thrilled with Death Cab for Cutie, though I know I'm in the minority on that one. Here's the thing, though: "I Will Possess Your Heart" is really freaking creepy and "I Will Follow You into the Dark" is the exact opposite of the kind of love I want. I'm fairly certain anyone who's ever been the person least committed to a relationship will understand my sentiment.Still. Those things were minor. Most important is that Sunday was a good day and Bunbury, in my summation, was a huge success.Writer's note: There were a few things I thought worth mentioning but not worthy of the effort of a more fluid insertion into the above review. I'd like to add the following whimsy, as long as I won't be sacked. Otherwise, just leave it off. (Editor's note: These are hilarious. You get a raise — two free movie passes next week!)• Apparently making cut-offs from Mom jeans is a fashion trend. I reject this.• Next year I'd like to rent a boat and spend one afternoon experiencing Bunbury from the river with the rest of the freeloaders.• Seriously. I'm really proud of you for not puking in public.• To the lady in the wheelchair with her legs stuck directly out in front of her: Are you sure you couldn't find an even less convenient position in which to ride? (Editor's note: This may be offensive; see me.)• I saw a New Kids on the Block tattoo and I still have no idea how I feel about it.• Can we try to get an ice company to sponsor a stage next year? I really hate my beverage lukewarm.• I'd still prefer a festival that took place in December or January. (Name suggestions: Bit Nipple-y Concert Series and Freeze Your Balls Off Fest)Click here for our photo gallery by Jesse Fox featuring over 150 shots from Bunbury weekend. And keep checking the music blog for more post-game coverage. Sorry for the delay — r tender li'l brains got a bit frieded dis weakened.
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Locals at Bunbury: A Primer
Mike Breen
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This weekend's huge Bunbury Music Festival at Sawyer Point features some of the top-names in Alternative music. And it also includes several local favorites. Since Bunbury is drawing music lovers from all over the region, here is a primer on some of the Greater Cincinnati-based acts performing at the festival.
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EdenSong Begins 49th Anniversary Series
Mike Breen
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Though rootsier acoustic music seems to be almost trendy now (it's a "fad" that seems to come around every 15 years or so), the local organization Queen City Balladeers has been celebrating and nurturing Folk and Americana music for decades in the Queen City. Next year will mark the Balladeers' 50th anniversary; this Friday, the 49th annual EdenSong concert series returns to Eden Park.
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A Happy Third of July in Northside
Popular Northside celebration returns to Hoffner Park for all-day, pre-Fourth blowout
Today, the free Northside Rock n' Roll Carnival brings a little pre-Independence Day fun to Jacob Hoffner Park (at the corner of Hamilton and Blue Rock St.) in Northside. Conceived in 2005 by MOTR Pub's Chris Schadler and put into action in 2006 by Schadler and Leslie Scott, the event is also a warm-up for one of the must-see parades of the summer, the eclectic, eccentric Northside 4th of July Parade, which makes its way down Hamilton Ave. starting at noon tomorrow. If you have not attended in the past, the "Carnival" in the event's name is key, as organizers present "side-show" fun galore — everything from fire-breathers and sword swallowers to drag performances and burlesque. But live music is at the heart of the carnival and the assembled lineup this year once again features a great, diverse mix of groups from Greater Cincinnati, as well as a few nationally touring acts. Locals playing the Rock n' Roll Carnival this year are Cletus Romp, Jake Speed and the Freddies, Eclipse, R. Ring, The Tillers and You, You're Awesome. Headlining is Nashville's Pujol; New York's The Big Sleep and Nashville's Turbo Fruits also perform.Here is the full lineup of event for today's Carnival:2:30 p.m. Cletus Romp 4 p.m. Jake Speed & the Freddies 5 p.m. Eclipse 6 p.m. R. Ring 7:10 p.m. The Tillers8:20 p.m. Turbo Fruits 9:05 p.m. Pickled Bros Side Show 9:40 p.m. You, You're Awesome 10:25 p.m. Incendium Fire Show 11 p.m. The Big Sleep 12:20 a.m. Pujol The event is open to revelers of all ages. For more details on the Northside Rock n' Roll Carnival, click here.If you are in the mood for some indoor (read: ACed) music while you're at the Carnival, be sure to duck into Northside Tavern for the July 4th Eve Rock and Roll Riot. Also free, the Riot gets started at 9 p.m. with Downtown Boys. The rest of the lineup features The Cave Girls, TEMPLE, Ohio Knife and DAAP Girls. Click here for set times and links to check out all the performers beforehand.
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The Tillers' Special Benefit Concert Trailer (VIDEO)
Local Folk trio releases new album, raises money for cause close to their hearts
On Saturday, Nov. 19, Mike Oberst of the fantastic local Folk trio The Tillers presents a benefit concert for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation and the Mike Seeger Scholarship Fund at a Newport's Southgate House. The show is being put on in memory of Oberst's mother and Folk legend Mike Seeger, both of whom died from multiple myeloma cancer in the '00s. The concert will feature some of the best of the local Roots music scene, as well as national acts, including members of Seeger's band The New City Lost Ramblers. The Tillers are not only performing, they'll be releasing their new album at the show (a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the cause). Tickets for the event are expected to go fast; get yours now ($12) here. Any remaining tickets will be available day of show for $15. Below is the full list of performers as well as a great trailer that explains the purpose and meaningfulness of the show.
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David Rhodes in Browngrass
Ace veteran local musician crafts his debut solo album
Brian Baker
0 Comments · Tuesday, October 19, 2010
There was a time when David Rhodes Brown was one of the hottest guitarists in town. He began as a teenager, playing in a string of garage bands ("I was singing 'I Can't Get No Satisfaction' before I even knew what it was," he says), which led to a succession of Alternative Rock/Punk outfits, including the Warsaw Falcons. Amazingly, he's just now releasing his first solo album, 'Browngrass & Wildflowers,' which he says was inspired by public radio station WNKU's 25th anniversary.
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Beginning the READ 180 Routine: Teaching the Rotations
10 steps that include an anti-bullying discussion and the idea of classroom commitments
- Grades: 9–12
- Unit Plan:
Students are introduced to the individual components of the READ 180 class, along with my expectations for how the class will run. Procedures are emphasized during these days, but the content is also important. This is where I work with the anti-bullying theme and the idea of classroom commitments. Students will practice our classroom routines and understand their role in creating the ideal classroom climate.
Students will:
- Learn each of the three rotations for the READ 180 classroom (computer, independent reading, and small group instruction) and the expectations for each.
- Check out audiotapes and books for independent reading.
- Read and discuss the anti-bullying materials provided during small-group lessons.
- Describe an ideal classroom learning environment and make commitments toward that ideal.
- READ 180 Stage C classroom materials
- Tape players and headphones
- Areas of the classroom for separate student activities
- Paper and pens or fine-tip markers
Set Up and Prepare
- Enter a demonstration student into the READ 180 database for modeling purposes.
- Have class library and READ 180 books numbered for easy checkout.
- Have class lists ready as check-out sheets.
- Print and copy the Walter Dean Myers interview from the Scholastic News Archived Special Report "Are You Being Bullied?" for small-group instruction.
Step 1: Explain procedures for checking out audio books and independent reading books in your classroom. Clearly model how checked-out materials will be recorded and stored in the classroom. Explain the organization of your classroom library and emphasize that students are making a commitment to the book they choose.
Step 2:
Call small groups of students to the materials to choose their book for independent reading. While students are choosing and recording their selections on your check-out sheet, explain the expectations for the independent reading rotation time in class. In my classroom, students may read wherever they are comfortable in the room as long as they do not interfere with the other rotations.
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When each student has selected a book, remind students how to care for your materials and where they will be stored. In my classroom, I use color-coded (for class period) and numbered (student number) sticky dots to give students their own space for storing checked-out materials.
Step 4:
Demonstrate the READ 180 software. Model how to access the program, sign in, store the CD-ROMs, and exit at the sound of the timer. Explain the components of the program (Reading Zone, Spelling Zone, and Word Study) and the requirements for focused, regular use. I require my students at the beginning of the year to begin each session in the reading zone to work on fluency, then move to the word study and spelling zones of the program. Participation in all rotations of my class is NOT optional!
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Practice moving between the two rotations (computer and independent reading) smoothly and efficiently. I use a timer and make the transition time a game to see which class can beat the lowest time. Although this may seem obvious to students of high school age, I have learned that this transition practice is essential and saves much wasted time later on.
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Post the three groups and rotation schedule (I use overhead transparencies and an overhead timer). Go through the groups so that everyone has a clear indication of where to go and where the next rotation will be. Have students move into their first rotation and begin. I always begin the small group instruction with short articles that we read and discuss together. At the beginning of the year, I choose articles that relate to bullying or establishing a productive classroom climate.
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For this lesson in small-group instruction, read the Walter Dean Myers interview on bullying from Scholastic News. In my classroom, I ask for volunteers to read in small group or read it aloud to the students. No one is ever forced to read aloud (other than to me as assessment) in front of others. However, once my students learn to trust that my classroom is a safe environment, almost all are eager to share the reading in small group.
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Discuss the anti-bullying ideas from the article. Keep the lesson the same for all three groups.
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As a whole class, discuss bullying in our high school. What can be done to stop it? Chart suggestions and consult a school counselor for advice if needed. Assign a written description of the ideal classroom learning environment for students to complete in class.
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After a brief sharing and discussion of what the ideal classroom is like, ask students to write the commitments they are willing to make to this class toward creating and maintaining that ideal classroom. Post each commitment after it is shared. I also post photos of students under the heading of "Picture Yourself as Part of the Team."
Supporting All Learners
Offer your own commitments to the class. This not only models the activity for students, but helps them understand that the ideal classroom environment is everyone's responsibility.
Lesson Extensions
Refer back to the display of commitments before a substitute teacher is scheduled or anytime the classroom environment seems less than ideal. Remind students of each commitment and how these add up to our ideal learning environment.
Home Connection
Send a letter to parents to overview the READ 180 program or have an open house where parents can experience READ 180 and understand its role in their child's reading intervention plan.
- Students check out a book for independent reading.
- Students begin assigned rotations at the computer, small group, or independent reading.
- Students write a description of their ideal classroom learning environment during class. Then they are asked to make commitments toward achieving that ideal in this classroom.
Things are going well when students understands the rotation schedule and can efficiently gather their materials and begin rotations in a timely manner. Things are going well once students understand that we work until the timer beeps or the bell rings. Things are going very well when students are on task and excited about the work they do. Things are excellent when students want to stay after class to finish, arrive at your door before school starts, or come in at lunch to work!
Assess Students
The READ 180 program provides data and progress reports for all student work done on the program. This is a part of my students' grades, as is their participation in both independent reading and small-group instruction.
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- Subjects:Independent Reading, Reading Assessment, Bullying, Back to School, Autumn Themes
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In BJJ it's often what you don't see coming that kills you. Which is why it's important to have a couple of surprise attacks in your arsenal. Today's video is from the Non-Stop Jiu-Jitsu instructional set that I did with BJJ world champion Brandon Mullins. It's a rolling entry from Judo that takes you directly into one of the most powerful chokes in the entire jiu-jitsu repertoire: the Bow and … [Read more...]
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When BJJ world champion Brandon Mullins and I started talking about doing a second instructional set, he was adamant about including a section focusing on the advanced applications of fundamental movements. I was initially dubious. I didn't think that most people would be interested in this. But the more we talked about it, and especially when he started showing me what he wanted to cover, I … [Read more...]
The Difference Between the Brabo Choke and the Anaconda Choke… Plus Tips for Both
I recently received the following question about the Brabo and Anaconda chokes from a reader of the Grapplearts Newsletter: Hi Stephan, I've been training in BJJ for about a year. In no gi training I really like chokes, but I still get confused sometimes: what is the difference between the Anaconda Choke and the Brabo Choke? I get my hand positioning all messed up every time I try either … [Read more...]
How to Stop Your Opponent from Turtling During Your Guard Pass
I was recently asked the following question: "Hi Stephan, My biggest problem on the mats right now is people turtling and going to their to knees when I'm about to pass their guard. Once they're in turtle they either roll back to guard or stand up and all the hard work I did to pass their guard is for nothing. … [Read more...]
Judo and BJJ Cross-training
Judo has a lot to offer to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners. And vice versa. Judo places more emphasis on throwing, of course, and BJJ is more ground-oriented, but Judo groundwork (known as 'newaza') isn't entirely dissimilar to BJJ groundwork. … [Read more...]
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Thanks to Matt Kirtley for submitting this technique. For more information, or to contact Matt, please visit the Gracie Barra Tampa - Stephan Kesting. These details are rather simple and may appear obvious, but I have yet to see many people actually do it to get the crucifix and instead just complain about how hard it is to get the arm out with their knee alone. … [Read more...]
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TORONTO (AP) — Danny Granger scored nine of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Indiana Pacers beat the Raptors 90-85 on Wednesday night, spoiling Toronto's home opener.
Paul George had 18 points, David West scored 14 and Roy Hibbert had 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Darren Collison became the fifth Pacers starter to reach double figures by making a pair of free throws with 2.5 seconds left. He finished with 10 points and 12 assists.
Indiana, which beat Detroit at home on Monday, won for the seventh time in 11 games against Toronto, and snapped a streak of 11 straight victories by the home team in the series.
DeMar DeRozan scored 22 points and Andrea Bargnani had 21 for Toronto.