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Richard Littlemore | August 22, 2006
By Richard Littlemore • Tuesday, August 22, 2006 - 16:28
Bravo to the Ranoake Times for this editorial on the "Virginia State Climatologist" Pat Michaels.
It has recently come to public attention that Michaels' title is somewhat ceremonial and dates back to 1980. The Ranoake Times points out that Michaels seems to have two paymasters: the University of Virginia (which holds the paperwork on his state appointment) and the energy industry financiers that pay him consulting fees as he wanders about the country quibbling about climate change.
The title of State Climatologist, and Michaels position as a UVa professor, seem to give him credibility, while the money from industry might be taken to suggest that he is a well-paid corporate apologist. The Times suggests that he clear up the issue by foresaking further payments from one of those two masters.
Willingly? We think not.
Have you been to Roanoke?
I have been there, many times. I would not, however, use the Roanoke Times as an authoritive source. There are many fine newspapers in the Commonwealth of Virginia, but I do not think many residents of the Commonwealth would rank the Times near the top of the list.
The un-named editor who wrote the piece made the following statement:
He accepts checks from two conflicting sources. If he supported Al Gore's global warming position and took money from wind, solar and other clean-energy industries, the problem would be the same.
The point of the editorial is that no university professor (at least none in the Commonwealth of Virginia) should accept money from any source other than the university - at least I think that is his point.
Cutting back funding for research, be it from any source, is hardly in the best interest of science. Making the funding blind would certainly keep professors (or others) from trying to please the paymaster.
Two small points:
1. I still have not seen any link which shows the pupose of the funds Michaels received. We can all believe what we wish, but although I have read many assumptions of nefarious intent, I have yet to read anything substantive on the issue.
2. The correct spelling is Roanoke.
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The Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce decided to no longer organize the vendors and performances, and First National Bank decided to end its seven-year run of operating the salsa competition earlier this month.
Murrell Foster, executive director of the chamber, said the festival has grown since it started 14 years ago, but the number of volunteers has declined.
"That event takes a lot of help and a lot of support," Linda Richter of First National Bank said. "We've done it for the past seven years, and we just think it's time for new blood."
Although the festival isn't until spring, the process of making it happen lasts almost all year. Foster estimated it would require a team of 25-30 volunteers to keep the vending and entertainment aspects going.
The salsa judging competition is run separately and would ideally need a group 10 volunteers, according to Richter.
"The salsa making competition is the heart of everything; it gives us the right to call it a Salsa Fest," Foster said.
Foster said aspiring volunteers would need to meet with the mayor of Three Rivers, the city council and the city manager, then get on the council's agenda to discuss and approve the new plans.
Foster said they traditionally start soliciting sponsors in the fall – which raises about half of the $55,000 needed to cover publicity, decorations and keeping the festival alive. This year's festival brought in 75 vendors and approximately 7,000-8,000 visitors.
Foster said he would traditionally have all the music performances booked by March 1.
"I've always operated under the premise that if there is good entertainment, the people will come, and this year we had the biggest crowd and most vendors," Foster said.
Foster said the latest a new group of volunteers would need to start actually organizing is by the first of the year. Although the festival isn't until April, he said it takes time to get the word out about the festival and develop public interest.
As for the salsa judging competition, the group would be responsible for sending out registration forms to previous contestants, lining up judges, preparing the judging and tasting tables, keeping chips for dipping on hand, and counting the ballots for the People's Choice division. This group also announces the winners and hands out the plaques and cash prizes.
The competition's registration forms are traditionally mailed out in February.
"When you say salsa competition, it sounds simple, but it's not," Richter said.
Richter also said last year's volunteers from the bank would be willing to help next year's group learn how to run the salsa competition.
"The First National Bank staff would be glad to help go over everything with them; we don't want to dump it on somebody," Richter said. "We would be there the first year to help train."


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Believe it or not, social media is here to stay and more than ever, it has influence well beyond the online world. In fact, when thinking about your career and profession, it is important to understand the affect that your social media profiles and presence can have. The NRPA Young Professionals Network has some important tips and reminders for ensuring your social media presence or those of the young professionals on your staff is accurate and professional.
Dave Pell at Gizmodo.com.au
It seems like every week, often every day, there is a news story about someone getting in trouble for what they posted on social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc). For students and young professionals this can be especially troublesome. That Facebook photo from freshman year or the late Friday night tweet doesn't disappear.
In recent news, athletes competing in the 2012 London Olympic Games have been expelled for inappropriate tweets (USA Today Article). George Zimmerman (charged with murder in the February death of Trayvon Martin) had a particularly damaging seven year old MySpace page resurface that included several racist comments (Yahoo News Article). Tweets are being recorded by the Library of Congress. The new "Timeline" format on Facebook is bringing posts and pictures from years ago back to the surface (NY Times Article). Remember, what is shared by you and about you on social media doesn't go away.
Most people now (think they) have their privacy settings set to avoid anything embarrassing being exposed. The fact is: those settings are confusing and constantly changing. You also never know who will see your profiles while logged in as one of your friends, followers or connections. Access to personal social media sites and accounts are being subpoenaed in court cases and even required by employers. The exact legality of these practices isn't yet known and won't be for some time until more cases and lawsuits work their way through the courts.
It is quite simple... If you don't want something to be public, DO NOT POST IT!
This includes disparaging comments about employers or coworkers, inappropriate pictures and even bad grammar or misspellings.
An October 2011 article on Mashable highlighted some astounding statistics about how companies are screening job applicants using social media:
The first two statistics should not be surprising to most people. Most of the buzz around social media are damaging stories about employees losing their job or job offer. The third survey result, however, is actually pretty refreshing.
Your social media accounts should be an accurate representation of you. You should feel comfortable that employers or potential employers will be left with a positive impression upon seeing these profiles, just as you hope to leave a good impression in a job interview.
Now the important part:
Have you ever used social networking sites to screen applicants? How have you taken precautions to ensure your social media profiles are professional and accurate? Let us know below in the comments!
Written by: Michael Biedenstein, Recreation Program Coordinator at the City of Eureka, MO
Great article. I wonder how social media would have shaped the previous generations? Would our leaders today really be in the positions they were in if we could see their thoughts and ideas as a 19 year old? Interesting to think about.
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As for the USFSA not supporting Harding, alot of that was her upbringing, not so much her skating. The whole trailer trash background, which unfortunately should have meant nothing, but always did. Tonya in fact claims that the USFSA forced her to get back with Gillooly right before the 94 Nationals. Slutskaya as far as I know had a normal family upbringing and did nothing that ruffled feathers with anyone.
Artistically the program was one of her worst. They tried to make her a Yamaguchi clone (with better jumps) and it didn't work.
Resurrecting the thread to add this little gem
Pairs are so boring today I don't even care who win anymore. Except B/L. I can't even look at them without getting annoyed.One example of the very, very few skaters who I feel have done Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 justice is the great pairs team of Natalia Mishkutenok and Artur Dmitriev, specifically their performance to the Moderato and Adagio sostenuto movements of the concerto on the night of the long program performances at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, one of the greatest nights of pairs skating ever. The wily Tamara Moskvina, knowing that Miskutenok/Dmitriev were up against the technically proper and classically beautiful team of Gordeeva/Grinkov, chose the one piece of music that would display Mishkutenok/Dmitriev's comparatively wild, passionate and less orthodox style to their fullest advantage. "Perfection or passion," opined Scott Hamilton when comparing Gordeeva/Grinkov with Mishkutenok/Dmitriev, and for once he was correct. If there ever was a piece of music in which it felt artistically "right" for Mr. Dmitriev to fling Ms. Mishkutenok wildly into the air like a sack of potatoes in their throw jumps or have a small stumble on his footwork due to his complete emotional abandon in the performance, Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 was it.
I of course adore the entire program, but my favorite part is the stormy conclusion. The closing choreography of this program is pure Moskvina Magic and is also one of my favorite bits of pairs choreography ever: Natalia spin, Mr. Dmitriev ripping open his costume to reveal a ~dramatic~ red panel (Yuko Kavaguti can only dream of ripping open her costume with the panache of Mr. Dmitriev), dual back arches, Mr. Dmitriev flinging himself into a wild flying leap into the air while Ms. Mishkutenok prostrates herself in the face of his gloriousness, before the pair comes together again in the final, slam-bang ending pose, all of this set in the midst of the sturm und drang of the Moderato's conclusion.
Perfection or passion? For me, I'd have to agree with Frost: From what I've tasted of desire/
I hold with those who favor fire.
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Is it true only parents with poor parenting skills have kids with drug problems? I'd say the answer is a resounding "NO." Is it true kids with drug problems want their parents to believe they are poor parents? I'd answer that with a resounding "YES."
Here's the thing – if a parent is busy backpedaling and trying desperately to justify their parenting, they are so busy trying to repair their real or imagined transgressions they can't hold a reasonable line with the drug-using kid. In addition, the kid is, for all practical purposes, in charge. Do parents make mistakes? Of course. Can parents improve and get new skills when they are working with a drug using kid? Of course. But that doesn't mean they need to blame themselves and succumb to the "guilt game."
It's not acceptable to use illegal drugs, possess illegal drugs, use prescription drugs without a prescription or in a nonprescribed way, and it's not OK to drink alcohol before your 21st birthday. Most kids who are doing these things are busy justifying their actions by convincing themselves and those around them their behavior is normal, that everybody is doing it or that it's just experimentation. As soon as kids justify their use, assume they don't feel good about it. In some strange way, if they can get their parents to accept it as normal, then they think they can feel normal. As long as parents maintain nonacceptance of the use, the users can make their unhappiness your fault (and who wouldn't use drugs under those terrible circumstances).
I know it sounds like a catch 22, but here's the ticket out. First, parents must accept this won't be a one and done deal and prepare for the long haul. They must get support, because they will be under personal verbal and emotional attacks and at times will feel like it is their fault. They will need regular reminders regarding their own sanity. If spouses get on the same page, it will cut the battle in half. They must stay out of arguments about the merits of drug use because they'll always lose and end up feeling stupid, exhausted and manipulated. They must apply regular, appropriate consequences in a measured and nonjudgmental way, get professional help if it's required, and, if the behavior worsens, up the ante in a step-by-step way.
Addiction doesn't happen the first time someone uses drugs or alcohol. It may be years before a pattern of symptoms becomes evident. Addiction is progressive, but the earlier the intervention, the better the results.
Al Anon family groups can be an invaluable resource for family members of addicted people, and as they say, "You didn't cause it, and you can't cure it."
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Advent Calendar December 3 The Little Church on a String
Just a little cardboard church on a string, that's all it is. Is that really all it is? No, it is the oldest ornament on our tree. The wee church came to us on a package on our first Christmas as newlyweds, back in the olden days of 1953. We dinna have much money back then and our first tree was sparsely decorated, but the little church on a string took its place conspicuously on our first tree.
As the years passed and ornaments were fair game for cats, dogs and children, the little church on a string maintained it's place on our tree. It had no cracks, hadn't shattered, hadn't disintegrated, and every year it took its place front and center.
The children and grandchildren rarely paid attention when I would lovingly bring out the little church on a string. They weren't particularly interested when I would try to tell them the story of how the wee church came to us and why I treasure it so. If they said anything, it was something like, "That old thing is looks pretty worn out."
"Well," I would say to myself, "you'd be a little crumpled around the steeple too, if you had been used for umpteen Barbie weddings, as a prop for GI Joe war games, batted by kitten paws, and snatched by a dog's drooly mouth."
This year, as for the last 55 years, I will unwrap the little church on a string, straightened the roof line, and carefully place the little church on the tree, front and center.
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Help- I'm not sure how to go about getting my baby back to BFing- When my LO one was born we BF for the first week and then I had to give up- it was so painful. I saw 3 lactation consultants who all said that the latch was good but the pain and cracked nipples continued. I rented a hospital pump and now my LO is 6 weeks old and I have been pumping 8 x a day for 20 -30 minutes each session getting about 38 oz each day.
Two weeks ago I found out that my LO was tongue tied and we had it corrected and I suspect that was part of the latch issue- now
How do I get her back on the breast. This past week we have been trying "dessert" from the breast after she gets her pumped milk if she seems to want more - we are still working on the latch she doesn't seem to want to open up wide and she pulls off and arches her back- I suspect the dredded nipple confusion (we are using born free level 1) and that my breastmilk is coming out in sprays and might be too much for her. But I am committed to trying again and working on our latch issues.
Here are my questions--
-I just tried to nurse her, she was at the right breast for 10 minutes and then fell asleep. I burped her and tried to put her back on but she fell asleep again so I put her to bed. She typically has been taking 3 oz every 2 hours in a bottle and the bottle takes her 15 minutes to get down... so do you think she got full on just 10 minutes at the one breast- is this possible?
-Typically I pump for 20 to 30 minutes and get 4 oz per breast. Being that she only nursed for 10 minutes to I need to go and pump for the additional 10 to get the rest of the milk out of that breast- And If I typically pump for 20-30 but she only nursed for 10 did she just get just foremilk, did she get any hindmilk?
- Also should since it was only 10 minutes should I use that same side again next breast feed and go ahead and not pump that side and just pump out the other left side so I don't get clogs and she gets hindmilk?
- Do I continue to pump after her feeds so I can keep my supply up and ensure that I have back up in the fridge if BF does not work? Ideally I would like to keep pumping for 3 bottles a day for her Daddy to do the nighttime feedings.
Im so confused. I am happy that my LO will even try the breast again, I know many babies once they have the bottle will not go back and Im thankful that she seems willing. I really want this to work - any suggestions would be hugely appreciated.
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WHERE HE STANDS: Kevin Harvick fell from a tie for third with Kyle Busch to sole possession of fourth place after this past Sunday's race at Martinsville. He trails points leaders Jimmie Johnson and Matt Kenseth by 28 points, is one point behind third-ranked Jeff Gordon and leads fifth-ranked Kyle Busch by eight points.
TEXAS RECORD: 21 career starts, 0 wins, 3 top-fives, 10 top-10s, 0 poles. Best career finish: Third in fall 2006. Was ninth in this race last year and 13th in this year's spring race there.
LOOKING AHEAD: Texas has not been the most hospitable track to Harvick, given he has never won a Cup race there and has just three top-five finishes in 21 starts. He knows whatever hopes he has left in the Chase hinge on a good finish at Texas. Here's his thoughts on the race: "Qualifying is definitely very important on the 1.5-mile race tracks. Texas is one of those places where the tires wear out, but track position is so important to keep the handling on your car. We tested there last week and hope that the information we gathered will allow us to go back to the track with a good balance on our car. We tried some different things and I'm hoping we learned enough to not only make me comfortable in the race car, but to be able to put ourselves in a position to run in the top five and possibly even win the race."
LOOKING BACK: Even though he failed to lead even one lap, Harvick still managed to keep his championship hopes alive by finishing sixth at Martinsville this past Sunday.
ETC.: Harvick has completed 99.8 percent (7,011) of the 7,025 total laps contested in 21 career starts at Texas. His average start is 21.2 and average finish is 12.5. He has zero DNFs there.
18 KYLE BUSCH, Toyota
Team: Joe Gibbs Racing
WHERE HE STANDS: Kyle Busch fell from a tie for third to sole possession of fifth place after this past Sunday's race at Martinsville. He trails points leaders Jimmie Johnson and Matt Kenseth by 36 points (was 26 points back before Martinsville), is eight points behind fourth-ranked Kevin Harvick and leads sixth-ranked Clint Bowyer by 19 points.
TEXAS RECORD: 16 career starts, 1 wins, 6 top-fives, 7 top-10s, 1 poles. Best career finish: First in spring 2013. Finished third in this race last year and a career-best first in this year's spring race there.
LOOKING AHEAD: Even though he won there for the first time in the spring, Texas has historically given the younger Busch brother trouble. He can have a good run or two or three in a row and then falls back to mediocrity. He has to be 100 percent on his game this Sunday and has to go for a second straight win there if he has any chance of keeping his Chase chances alive. Here's his thoughts on Texas: "It's a fast racetrack. Texas was really hard for me at the beginning with the Cup cars, for some reason. I took to it right off the bat in the Nationwide stuff. We've kind of correlated some of that information back and forth and, having the cars from Jason Ratcliff (former Nationwide Series crew chief and current crew chief of the No. 20 Sprint Cup team for JGR) and from Dave Rogers (Busch's Sprint Cup crew chief) being as good as they've been, we've been really fast there. And now that Jason is on the Cup side with Matt (Kenseth), I'm hoping they can bring back a little of that magic that helped us win five in a row there in the Nationwide car. ... It's an interesting facility. Texas, Charlotte and Atlanta all might look exactly the same, but they drive nothing alike. It keeps you on your toes."
LOOKING BACK: Busch could ill afford a mediocre, let alone bad, run at Martinsville, but ultimately wound up with such a finish, ending up 15th in a race he desperately needed to win or finish higher to keep his Chase chances alive.
ETC.: Busch has completed 98.4 percent (5,269) of the 5,355 total laps contested in 16 career starts at Texas. His average start is 14.4, while his average finish is 14.1. He has zero DNFs there.
15 CLINT BOWYER, Toyota
Team: Michael Waltrip Racing
WHERE HE STANDS: Clint Bowyer climbed from eighth to sixth after this past Sunday's race at Martinsville. He trails points leaders Jimmie Johnson and Matt Kenseth by 55 points, is 19 points behind fifth-ranked Kyle Busch and leads seventh-ranked Dale Earnhardt Jr. by one point.
TEXAS RECORD: 15 career starts, 0 wins, 3 top-fives, 8 top-10s, 0 poles. Best career finish: Second in spring 2011. Was sixth in this race last year and 15th in this year's spring race there.
LOOKING AHEAD: Bowyer does okay at Texas, but just has never been able to mount a winning finish. He typically does better at 1.5-mile tracks, but for whatever reason has been just fair in his career at the Fort Worth track. He knows his Chase chances are just about done, but still has high hopes for Sunday's race: "I'm looking forward to getting down there and another solid run. We need a win bad (has not won a race in 2013 yet). Texas is one of the coolest places to win. I hope we can do that this weekend. ... Look at the two drivers that are tied for the points championship - unless they hand one of the other guys a bone, then there is no chance of anyone catching them. Those two teams have elevated themselves to championship level teams and that is your race for the championship."
LOOKING BACK: Bowyer had an outstanding run at Martinsville, a track he's struggled at in the past, leading 60 laps and finishing with a very strong third-place run.
ETC.: Bowyer has completed 99.5 percent (4,996) of 5,021 total laps contested in 15 career starts at Texas. His average start is 13.6 and average finish is 12.8. He has one DNF there.
88 DALE EARNHARDT JR., Chevrolet
Team: Hendrick Motorsports
WHERE HE STANDS: After climbing from ninth to sixth place following Talladega, Dale Earnhardt Jr. fell back one spot to seventh in the standings after Martinsville. He trails points leaders Jimmie Johnson and Matt Kenseth by 56 points, is one point behind sixth-ranked Clint Bowyer and leads eighth-ranked Greg Biffle by two points.
TEXAS RECORD: 22 career starts, 1 wins, 3 top-fives, 12 top-10s and 2 poles. Best career finish: First in spring 2000. Finished seventh in this race last year and was 29th in this year's spring race there.
LOOKING AHEAD: Texas is the site of Earnhardt's first career Sprint Cup win, back in April 2000. Who can forget the emotional celebration in victory lane between Junior and his late father, Dale Earnhardt Sr.? Unfortunately since then, Junior has been unable to win again at Texas. While he's still mathematically in the hunt for the championship, it's pretty clear Earnhardt once again will not earn his first career Sprint Cup title this season. Still, he likes racing at Texas and had this to say about this weekend's race: "I really enjoy racing at Texas, but it can be a challenge. It has got a pretty big bump in the middle of (Turns) 1 and 2 and 3 and 4, where the tunnels are. We had a good test there last week, and we are looking forward to having a good weekend, hopefully getting a win."
LOOKING BACK: For a place where he's struggled at in his career, Earnhardt had a decent run this past Sunday at Martinsville. Although he didn't lead any laps, he still wound up with a decent eighth-place finish.


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IBM Lotus Sametime has an interesting history in enterprise presence, chat, meetings and audio/video communication. As a merger between two companies, it was hobbled together to emerge as a leader. Databeam and Ubique were brought together to create a single package of H.323 meeting services and a new idea of "presence awareness."
The core of IBM Lotus Sametime runs with a Lotus Domino server. This portion of the infrastructure controls presence, awareness, chat and the classic meeting services (such things as screen sharing, whiteboard and some audio/video). Recently, IBM expanded the product to include installation portions on IBM Websphere Application Server (WAS) to enhance the meeting, client proxy access and media services. Network Address Translation (NAT), proxies and all types of firewall rules stop the current meeting services in their tracks. This limits the growth of the media services as companies still look to outside vendors to host all types of meeting services.
Video communication has been slowly ballooning into a daily utility instead of only seen in large corporations with global locations. As I participate in more meetings, webcasts, screensharing and casual business calls, I am being asked if video connectivity is possible.
Businesses are moving through stages and evolution. A big push was the conference calls. Soon screen sharing was available and travel started declining. But the face to face portion needed a comeback. The phone alone does not promote the full mental image of how the person is receiving our message. Visual indicators have long been a form of adjusting your conversation. Being able to see a reaction, distraction and provide early action helps everyone feel they are making sound business decisions.
There are quite a few partners trying to integrate with Lotus Sametime, and a new partner recently emerged who exceeded my expectations of capabilities. That was Vidyo. I first read their press release and then I read the website to find eight products emcompassing a huge array of capabilities, even up to broadcast TV capability.
Imagine bringing the type of technology that Vidyo delivers to a leader in presence awareness in the enterprises? Both sides of this puzzle win. Lotus Sametime users get cutting edge, HD-quality video technology. Vidyo gains another entry point to new customers to offer more of their portfolio.
With LDAP directory authentication, Vidyo can see your Domino directory. With browser support across the board, no company should face compatibility issues. And Vidyo can optimize its transport to accommodate any bandwidth constraints. I am excited to investigate and test their portfolio even more.
Note: No compensation or exchange was made for writing this blog posting. I've spent quite a bit of time reading and testing some of the technology. That sold me so far.
Here is the video clip of my interview with Vidyo's Director of Product Marketing Mark Noble:
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Ergotron convenes experts to discuss strategies for counteracting the impact of prolonged sitting on national wellness
St. Paul, MN, June 26, 2012
Addressing the growing health crisis resulting from prolonged sitting and inactivity, Ergotron, a leading manufacturer of sit-to-stand office solutions and a subsidiary of Nortek, Inc. (Nasdaq "NTK"), is hosting the 2nd-Annual JustStand™ Wellness Summit at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Tuesday July 10, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
At the day-long event, researchers will be announcing breaking results from several studies which used the Ergotron WorkFit sit-stand workstations. Ergotron's WorkFit workstations, which enable postural rotation, give users the ability to easily alternate between a seated and standing position frequently during their day. Expert panels will also share perspectives, successes and challenges businesses face when creating corporate cultures that facilitate healthier, more active work routines.
The term "Sitting Disease" has been coined by the scientific community and is commonly used when referring to metabolic syndrome and the ill-effects of an overly sedentary lifestyle. The research lists physical inactivity and a sedentary lifestyle as key risk factors in 4 out of the top 7 killers in the U.S. In modern workplaces, more jobs require extended and prolonged sitting time, with an increasing percentage of this population spending more than seven hours sitting in an average day. The research also shows that employees that sit too much are open to not only the aches and pains of prolonged inactivity, but also back pain, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain types of cancers.
"The concerns tied to prolonged sitting and inactivity impact every corner of the globe and it's time we all literally took a 'stand' to counter its impact," said Joel Hazzard, president and CEO, Ergotron. "The Summit presenters' research validates long-held assumptions that sit-to-stand computing can improve an employee's wellness and productivity while also positively impacting an employer's profitability."
The JustStand Wellness Summit will feature keynote presentations as well as interactive discussions. Business leaders will also be sharing why they are leading the change with employee access to sit-stand solutions beyond the prescriptive bias. Confirmed presenters include:
"Research has established that the simple act of standing increases blood flow, metabolic rates and caloric burn, and in general, supports a healthier life and work style," said Jane Payfer, chief marketing officer at Ergotron. "It is tremendous to bring this level of scientific and practical experience together in one room at the JustStand Summit, giving businesses firsthand access to thought leadership to best assess their own corporate wellness goals."
The Summit is complimentary for anyone interested in learning about the risks of prolonged sitting and inactivity, however, registration is required due to limited space. For more information, or to view live streaming the day of the event, visit Juststand.org/summit or follow the event on Twitter, hashtag #jsss12.
Note: The term "Sitting Disease" has been coined by the scientific community and is commonly used when referring to metabolic syndrome and the ill-effects of an overly sedentary lifestyle. However, the general medical community does not recognize Sitting Disease as a diagnosable disease at this time.
About the JustStand Campaign
Launched in July 2010, Ergotron's JustStand wellness campaign is designed to challenge millions of computer users to alternate sitting and standing at their computers throughout the day, to help mitigate the ill-effects of an overly sedentary lifestyle. In addition to education events such as the annual JustStand Wellness Summit, the campaign's web site (www.juststand.org) houses links to the latest research and news on Sitting Disease.
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This past summer Catholicgauze received several postcards from friends. One of them was from
Studying postcards has long been a sub-section of geography. Postcards usually show how a town, region, state, country wishes to be seen and what the town, region, state, country considers important.
In the middle of the postcard a "Cajun cabin" and fence are seen expanding from the Toledo Bend Reservoir to the Mississippi River near
In both the northern and southern parts of the state antebellum plantation houses are seen and there is also a Scarlett O'Hara-type woman. The romanticism of the Old South is alive and well.
The only black person depicted in a state with 32.5% black population is a person practicing voodoo. Voodoo does have a rich history in
No where on the map are any war references. No War of 1812 and no Civil War sights are marked. When it comes to the Civil War the state's history is counteracted by the state flag with the motto of "Union Justice and Confidence."
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Postcards to Catholicgauze: Louisiana
This past summer Catholicgauze received several postcards from friends. One of them was from
3 comments:
- Tarek Kahlaoui said...
Great blog... I just added some links of "cartography blogs" following your list of links
- lirelou said...
Interesting point on the Blacks. Louisiana is the homeland, not necessarily exclusively, of several American idioms which have strong Afro-American roots, to include Jazz, Blues, and Zydeco. (Geaux Paul Charles Ardoin!), as well as one of the main founts of American cuisine, which Black culture likewise influenced.
- Catholicgauze said...
Good point, lirelou. New Orleans is famous for African-American things like Jazz. I just forgot that for some odd reason.


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Accommodation summary
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In the apartment you will find a living room with TV, DVD and radio/ CD player, a bedroom with a double bed, a kitchen/ dining room with fridge, cooker, ceramic hob and microwave. There is a private bathroom with bath and separate toilet. Linen and towels and free WiFi are provided. There is coffee and tea (we do not serve breakfast) at your disposal.
Nearby you will find various shops including two supermarkets and dozens of restaurants and (food)bars.
From Central Station, take first tram 5 to stop Museumplein and then tram 12 to stop Cornelis Troost Plein, through 30 meters, is the first right van Hilligaertstraat, 30 meters further to the right is number 33.
From Amstel Station tram 12 to stop Cornelis Troost Plein, walk 30 meters back, first right is the Van Hilligaertstraat, 30 meters further to the right is number 33.
By car from A10 (the ring road around Amsterdam). Take exit S108 (Oud Zuid, Olympisch Stadion) bottom right, follow exit S108 direction Centrum. After 3 km turn right at Shell Station (actually straight) Van Hilligaertstraat, after 300 meters left number 33.
Nearby you can almost always park, but it is expensive (more than 25 euros per day). We recommend the car in the P + R (Park and Ride) to the Olympisch Stadion to park and then using public transport to the apartment to travel (trams 16 and 24 stop Albert Cuyp or bus 65, stop Scheldestraat). More information: parking in Amsterdam on the website of Amsterdam.
Tip: bring your luggage to the apartment first and drive the car park at the Olympic Stadium
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Dear all I would NOT recommend this accommodation to anyone. Although the area is not bad and you can get the tram to the center or even walk, however the flat was not as we thought when we were looking at the pics and most importantly the service of the host was not good AT ALL.
We had an incident with the outdoor lock that was not working (we were extremely lucky that we tried it before leaving - which I almost never do - so we were not locked outside). After a lot of texting, they called the technician to fix it but did so only partly. The problem did remain during our stay, the only thing that changed was that we found out a trick to unlock the door with the key..
On top of that, I did ask for an invoice (as I needed it for my employer) but 5 months have passed and still no news. I tried multiple times to find a solution through WINDU, but they said it is not their responsibility.
So to sum it up, I would recommend not to book this flat or anywhere really via WINDU. My past exprerience certainly made it unlikely to visit this site again...unfortunately!!!
The apartment was clean and comfortable as usual. But the new greeting system with iambnb is a bit confusing and contradictory and impersonal too. Upon arriving I had to fill out a form on a small screen of a smartphone, while not a huge thing, was hard to see and difficult to make corrections when my finger could not tap exactly the small button. And then the information in the "iambnb welcome magazine" was contradicting what the cardboard iambnb information plackard was saying. For example...Please take out the trash yourself, but only on your trash day" but in the part of the magazine where i find the information for trash day was absent. Same for what to do with the keys and sheets. And I missed seeing the host, who is very pleasant and I would have liked to say hello to.
Have stayed in this apartment before, I chose again this apartment because the host is very friendly, always checking to make sure everything is ok, and the location is good.
The apartment was clean and very cosy. The host welcomes us very friendly even at 22:30 after the train was too late. The stairs are very narrow, but that's typical for Amsterdam and it was a funny experience. Unfortunately the bedroom was bright early in the morning, because there are no useful curtains. The apartment was in a very nice quarter with bars and supermarkets.
So, all in all, we felt comfortable and recommend the apartment!
The flat is very spacious and clean, bed very comfy. Easy to get to from the airport and in a cool area with cafes and restaurants nearby. Josst waited up for us to arrive as we arrived wuite late and everything was straightforward. I recommend you hire bycicles (the place Joost recommended was fairly prices and the guys there really nice). Just beware of the two flight of stairs, they are quite step, but that's the Dutch way it seems.
Bright and comfortable apartment, furnished with everything that you need (towels, hair dry and so on...). Quite and beautiful location, not so far from the city centre.
Really nice appartement, very spacious for 2 persons and bright and nicely fournished! We absolutly enyojed staying there! The connection to the city center is easy and fast with trams nearby and to the Museumplein we could even walk as it is so closed. There are fantastic places to eat out around like the Omelegg, Le pain quotidien or an brasilian coffe shop.
Joost was very friendly and helpfull with advices where to go and what to see.
We would defnetly recomand Joost´s place and we would love to come back and stay there anytime soon!
Highly recommend. Not far away from the centre and the apartment definitely does the job, especially with the kitchen and being able to make your own food and saving money. Big plus is the Wifi included in the apartment. Will definitely recommend and more than likely return at some point.
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Centre College is the center of the political universe for Thursday night as Vice President Joe Biden and challenger Rep. Paul Ryan face-off in their lone debate.
From campaign signs to past presidents to fire hydrants sporting red white and blue, even the pizza has turned partisan, but the level of excitement is strictly nonpartisan.
While the main event is of course Biden vs. Ryan, the buildup on campus is a spectacle in its own right.
Music, vendors and big crowds surround the national network live broadcasts.
While Centre College isn't quite used to the crowds, it has hosted a vice presidential debate before, back in 2000.
Some lucky students will be among the crowd inside the Norton Center for the Arts Thursday for the debate.
"About 6:30 this morning I got a text message that said, 'Please respond right now.' So I did that and I've been up ever since," said Parker Lawson.
Lawson was just hoping to enjoy one day with his college directly in the national spotlight.
He never thought he'd actually be inside the building for the vice presidential debate.
He is one of only about 700 people given that privilege.
"It's all a whirlwind right now, but once I sit down tonight I think it'll really set in that I'm watching live a debate that will be broadcast to over 70 million people around the world," Lawson said.
Centre College found out Wednesday that about 100 students would be allowed into the debate and that those highly coveted spots would be allotted through a lottery.
Lawson was drawn No. 103 as an alternate and on Thursday morning a seat opened up.
"We did 25 alternates and I was fortunate to be one of those alternates who's getting in so I'm really excited," Lawson said.
Lawson said he's most excited about the spontaneity and unpredictability that embodies big-time debates.
"The opportunity tonight is that nobody knows what's going to happen, so the opportunity to just be there and see how funny Vice President Biden will be or how aggressive Congressman Ryan will be," Lawson said.
His one hope is for a Centre College trademark.
"I hope there is a culture of civility in tonight's debate," Lawson said.
"I'm glad that people are interested. Sometimes I feel that I'm alone in all my worries. I am glad they're here," said Tom Lyons, who drove from Louisville for the debate. "This is very cool, very unique, awesome."
The cold almost kept Indiana resident McCauley Dotson away, but he said you just don't get to do something like this every day.
"I think it's a very unique experience to be actually here to see it live instead of just seeing it at home, it's a different perspective," said Dotson.


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City of La Crosse Mayor Matt Harter announced Friday morning he will not seek a second term.
He became the youngest mayor in the city when he took office at age 24 in April 2009.
During a Friday morning news conference, Mayor Harter said he decided not to seek a second term after talking with family, friends and his colleagues.
"Taking the best interest of the community in mind, at this point, I feel it's best for someone else to serve the office over the next four years," Mayor Harter said.
Throughout his time in office, the mayor and the City Council have had a rocky relationship. Harter said electing a new mayor will "provide the opportunity for a fresh start."
"A lot of the incumbents on the council and myself have had differences," Mayor Harter said. "I really feel that over the next four years, the council, being in the position that they are now, working with someone else in the mayor's office, I think more progress will be made and more will get done."
When asked about his major accomplishments while in office, Mayor Harter said he and the council have "held a very strong course on keeping spending in check."
Harter said there are several things he would like to keep working on and hopes the new mayor makes them priorities, including the development of the Mobil Oil site, addressing the large amount of tax-exempt property in the city, and continuing to keep spending in check.
"I'm very confident that the community will continue to speak up, guide their counsel in the right direction, guide their mayor in the right direction and overall the people will guide their own city in the right direction," Mayor Harter said.
When asked what he plans to do after his time in office is complete, Harter said he plans to "fade out of public office for a little bit. Go back and work a normal job and make sure that I keep in touch."
Harter said he would consider running for a higher office at some point in the future, but right now he's focused on finishing up his term as mayor.
"I will continue to do all that I can to support the city in every shape and fashion that I can," he said.
Mayor Harter said he is not going to endorse a candidate at this point. So far, only one candidate has declared their intention to run. Randy Magno declared in June. The mayoral election is next April.


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Scene-stealing shoes from our favorite films
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By Monica Corcoran Harel
Much is made of an actor's performance in a film, but sometimes it's the fantastic footwear that steals the show. From Julia Roberts' thigh-high boots to Carrie Bradshaw's Manolos, here are 15 unforgettable movie shoes.
Ride On2 of 16
The Breakfast Club, 1985
Molly Ringwald's '80s dance moves in detention had us all copying her steps, but it was her cool Ralph Lauren lace-up riding boots that we wanted even more.
Peekaboo Pumps3 of 16
Seven Year Itch, 1955
When Marilyn Monroe stood atop a subway grate and let her dress fly high, the playful image became iconic. Her sexy shoes, white Ferragamo peep-toe pumps, elongated her leg line and became must-haves too.
A Pretty Penny4 of 16
Funny Face, 1957
When Audrey Hepburn slipped on these black suede penny loafers—also designed by Salvatore Ferragamo—with a black turtleneck and Capri pants, the beatnik look became de rigueur.
Scandal Sandal5 of 16
Grease, 1978
Sandy's transformation from squeaky-clean schoolgirl to rebellious sex kitten wouldn't be the same without her red stiletto mules. (Fun film fact: The shoes were Olivia Newton-John's own heels.)
Sci-Fi Fantasy6 of 16
Barbarella, 1968
Jane Fonda donned a bevy of statement boots in this sexy futuristic film, but it was her white over-the-knee pair with a black center stripe and chunky kitten heel that embodied the sexually charged 1960s.
Twinkle Toes7 of 16
The Wizard of Oz, 1939
Who can forget the glittery ruby red slippers that brought Dorothy back home? Four of the seven original pairs made for the film were found on the MGM lot in the early 1970s—one set was bought for $612,000 in 2011 by Leo DiCaprio and Steven Spielberg for a planned museum of The Academy of Motion Pictures & Sciences.
Tall Order8 of 16
Pretty Woman, 1981
Julia Roberts' black patent leather thigh-boots came from a London boutique and forever branded this style of boot as part of a "working girl's uniform."
Check Mate9 of 16
Fast Times at Ridgemont High, 1982
Story has it that Sean Penn as Jeff Spicoli brought his own pair of iconic black-and-white checkerboard slip-on Vans to the set and the surf and skate staples suddenly went mainstream for both women and men.
Do the Hustle10 of 16
Saturday Night Fever, 1977
Tony Manero's three-piece white suit is now shorthand for '70s disco chic. In the film, John Travolta paired the outfit with two-tone gray-and-black brogues with a stacked heel that highlighted his fancy footwork.
Glass Act11 of 16
Cinderella, 1950
Nobody ever questioned how the poor girl managed to walk in glass slippers. Nevertheless, women still crave that "Cinderella moment" when they try on a fantastic new pair of shoes.
Cool Kicks12 of 16
Back to the Future II, 1989
Sneaker geeks long lusted after the self-tying high-top Nikes Marty McFly donned in 2015, aka the future, in the film. Nike made them all squeal in 2011, when they auctioned off 1,500 pairs on eBay to support Parkinson's
Buckle Up13 of 16
Belle du Jour, 1967
Catherine Deneuve's shiny black pilgrim-style, square-toe Roger Vivier pumps captured the sultry essence of a prim housewife turned high-class lady of the night.
Tequila Tap14 of 16
Pee-wee's Big Adventure, 1985
In one of the funniest scenes of the film, Pee-wee Herman dances his way out of a tight spot in a biker bar wearing white patent leather sky-high platforms.
Crown Jewels15 of 16
Marie Antoinette, 2006
Some film critics thought it was a prop gaffe that caused director Sofia Coppola to include a pair of powder blue Converse Chuck Taylor high-tops amidst a sea of ornate court shoes. Savvy fashionistas, however, appreciated her sly wink at 18th-century sneakers.
Coco Mojo16 of 16
The Devil Wears Prada, 2006
When frumpy Andy (Anne Hathaway) decides to vogue it up, she dons a Chanel jacket, micro mini and the designer's legging-like black boots that once retailed for $3,200.
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Gender and rural microfinance: A learning route in Uganda
FAO in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and PROCASUR launched an initiative to strengthen women's access to micro financial services. The objective of this activity was also to target practitioners of the rural microfinance industry and assist them with generating effective microfinance programs for both women and men.
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My 13-month old son and I have been struggling with thrush since he was a few weeks old, on and off. I think we were treated simultaneously only once, and it didn't work. Any other time, only he's been treated or only I've been treated (my OBGYN sucked). We are getting ready to be treated simultaneously and I'm hoping it works. I just feel very alone because it seems like no one else has experienced it for as long as we have; usually people can get rid of it within a month. I'm wondering if something else is wrong. I've been tested for diabetes before and I don't have it. I really doubt that I have hiv because i've had very few sexual partners and I didn't ever have unprotected sex with anyone but my husband, not to mention I have never had thrush until I had Leo. Has anyone else struggled with it for so long? I need some company here!!
And when I am treated, I know that I need to also sanitize everything and wash my breast pads in hot water. I'm thinking perhaps I should give up sugar as well.


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State Board of Education
Superintendent's Archived Messages
December 20, 2004--Eligible districts may still apply for Title IID (Ed Tech) funds; Defibrillators in public schools; Free resource for administrators, teachers, health service providers; New National Board Certified Teachers; Weekly news clips.
10, 2004--Extending the Textbook Loan Program deadline;
New census estimates affecting Title I released for 2001 and
2002 income year; Testing schedule; Increase in Employer TRS
percentage for federal grants effective July 1, 2005; Reading
Flip Charts grades 4-8; Defibrillators in public schools;
TECH 2005; ISBE employment opportunities; Weekly newsclips.
December 3 , 2004--New IWAS System - Estimated Best Three Months Average Daily Attendance; Invitation to comment on rules; Notice of completed rulemaking; Researcher Seeking Mistakes; Nature in Legend and Story Conference; Weekly newsclips.
November 19, 2004--2004 report cards now available online; Agency streamlining press release; Reading First district meeting; Invitation to comment on rules; ISBE employment opportunities; Young Authors Conference; Center for African Studies; grant opportunities for K-12 and community college faculty; Meeting the Challenge XV; Weekly newsclips.
November 12, 2004--Employer contribution rate to increase on salaries paid from federal funds; Charter school RFP released; Reminder: 2003-04 performance report for districts receiving Title funds due November 19; Reminder: Invitation to meet board members; New online teacher resource available through U.S. Geological Survey; Weekly Newsclips.
November 5, 2004--Meet State Board members and Interim State Superintendent Dunn; Preventing gasoline burns; Fall housing reports (schools) and unfilled positions reports (districts); Immunization reports due November 15; Employment opportunities; "Raising Student Achievement" Conference; First Amendment Campaign-free curriculum guide; Teachers and students invited on virtual expedition; Audio Journal Available; Newsclips.
October 29, 2004--2003-2004 NCLB Performance Report Available in IWAS; 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs; Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Standards; Teacher and Administrator Salary Information; Winter Weather Preparedness Week; Teacher and Administrator Fulbright Exchange Program Winners; Thomas Lay Burroughs Award Nominations; Those Who Excel Nominations; U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Information for Students; Weekly Newsclips.
October 22, 2004--FY 2005 State & Federal Expenditure Reports/Claims Due List; New Public School Calendar Inquiry System; NAEP; Flu Vaccine Health Department Advisory; Learn And Serve RFP Released; Science Supplies Warning; Professional Development Needs Assessment Survey - Reminder; Mental Health Policy Reminder; PSAE/Graduation - Reminder; Spring Testing Dates for 2005 - Reminder; Physicians and Health Experts Available for Career Fairs. Newsclips.
October 15, 2004--Annual Claim for Pupil Transportation Reimbursement Revisions; New Interim Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning; PSAE/Graduation; Spring Testing Dates for 2005; Notice of Completed Rulemaking; National Mock Election; Thomas Lay Burroughs Award Nominations; Those Who Excel Nominations; Middle School Symposium; Beyond Field Trips Childrens Museum Event; Newsclips.
October 8, 2004--Tax Anticipation Warrant Program; Automated External Defibrillator·HB 4232; IMAGE Testing Grades and Dates · Reminder; Breakfast Start-Up Incentive Grants; Invitation to Comment on Rules; Satellite Broadcast - "Measuring the Effectiveness of the Nation's Food Service and Retail Food Protection System"; iVote 2004; Newsclips.
October 1, 2004--Notice to Superintendents of districts that made changes in their list of schools receiving Title I funds for FY 04-05 compared to FY03-04 or that are declining Title I funds for FY 2004-2005; 203-2004 Driver Education Claim Report due October 1; Safe and Healthy Schools Grants; Prairie State Achievement Examination as a Condition of Graduation Public Act 93-857 Reminder; IMAGE Testing Grades and Dates Reminder; Illinois Assessment Frameworks - Reminder; Homework Assistance Information; Educating Students on the Electoral Process; News Clips.
September 29, 2004 (Special)--School Report Card information.
September 24, 2004--Notice to Superintendents of districts that made changes in their list of schools receiving Title I funds for FY 04-05 compared to FY03-04 or that are declining Title I funds for FY 2004-2005; 2003-2004 Driver Education Claim Report due October 1; Safe and Healthy Schools Grants; Prairie State Achievement Examination as a Condition of Graduation Public Act 93-857 Reminder; IMAGE Testing Grades and Dates Reminder; Illinois Assessment Frameworks - Reminder; Homework Assistance Information; Educating Students on the Electoral Process; News Clips.
September 17, 2004--NIUs Illinois Interactive Report Card; 2003-2004 Driver Education Cost Claim Due October 1; Tax Anticipation Warrant Program; A Program for Rural Middle and High School Teachers; FY2005 Title II-D Allotments Available; Metlife Essay Contest; National Book Scholarship Fund Offers Literacy Materials; English Language Learner Students in US Public Schools: 1994 and 2000; Prudential Spirit of Community Awards; Teacher Technology Survey; Hearst Scholarship Applications Due 9/28/04; Harriet Fulbright to Speak; Principals Flip Chart; Assessment Data Update - Reminder; Prairie State Achievement Examination as a Condition of Graduation - Reminder; Illinois Assessment Frameworks Update - Reminder; Weekly News Clips.
September 10, 2004--Prairie State Achievement; Examination as a Condition of Graduation; General State Aid Hold Harmless; Limitation of Administrative Costs Worksheet; Student Information System Survey; Assessment Data Update; Fall Data Collection Update; Teacher Service Record; 2004 Legislation and the Schools; Extended Deadline For LPDC Notification; Department of Special Education Parent/Guardian; Survey to be Extended Through End of Year; Illinois Assessment Frameworks; New Resources for Curriculum Standards; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - Clarification; 2004-05 End of the Year Report; Supplemental Data for FY 03/04 Federal Performance Report; Immunization School Survey; Student Transfer Forms; Teacher Needs Assessment Survey; Reading Improvement Block Grant Reports; Rabid Bats Reports; Those Who Excel Nominations; Last Weekly Message Using Old Listserv; Challenges and Opportunities in Educating Refugee Children Conference; National Conference on Interactive Videoconferencing in Education; News Clips.
August 27, 2004--Final FY05 Title I Allocations Complete; End of the Year Report Form is Past Due; SES Approval Update; SchoolHouse Data Update; Invitation to Comment on Rules; Important Information for Reading First Programs; School Treasurer Bonds Deadline; Safe School Activities for School Year 2004-2005; Current ISBE Vacancies; News Clips.
August 20, 2004--Deadline August 21 for 2004 Assessment Data Corrections on SchoolHouse; Your Immediate Attention is Needed: School Report Card Data Collection; Criminal Background Check Notice; Select ISBE Programs Impact on Federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Technology Survey Deadline Extended; 2003-2004 Driver Education Cost Claim Open; Homeless Program Grant; News Clips.
August 13, 2004--IMPORTANT SCHOOL STATUS INFORMATION; 2002-2003 NCLB Performance Report Reminder; SchoolHouse Update (2004 Assessment Data Corrections) Reminder; Report Card Data Due by August 16, 2004; Preliminary GSA; Education Funding Hearing Set for Bloomington; Annual Measurable Achievement; Objectives for Title III (AMAO) Performance Report; Newsclips.
August 6, 2004--SB 2349-Impact on General State Aid; HB 4255 Status-Special Education Extraordinary; AYP Calculations; Reminder: Report Card Data Due by August 16; SchoolHouse Update (2004 Assessment Data Corrections); Changes in Local Professional Development Committees; Student Information System Survey; Reading Improvement Block Grant Allocations; Canine Associates International; Newsclips.
July 26, 2004--2004 Assessment Data Corrections; Small Rural School Achievement (SRSA) Program Funds; Title Program Performance Reports Deadline Extended; Posting/Converting Microsoft Excel FY05 Budget Form to Adobe PDF; ISBE at 2004 State Fair; Superintendents Conference; Proposals for Smaller Learning Communities; Illinois Recognized at High Schools That Work; Newsclips.
July 16, 2004--2004 Assessment Data Corrections; Small Rural School Achievement (SRSA) Program Funds; Title Program Performance Reports Deadline Extended; Posting/Converting Microsoft Excel FY05 Budget Form to Adobe PDF; ISBE at 2004 State Fair; Superintendents Conference; Proposals for Smaller Learning Communities; Illinois Recognized at High Schools That Work; Newsclips.
July 1, 2004--Student Assessment Data Verification; Assessment Frameworks Update; 2004 Report Card 986-43 Data Collection Now Available; NCLB Title Programs Performance Reports; Prekindergarten At-Risk Program Evaluation Report for FY03; Nonpublic Facility Placement Contract Form 19-83; NCLB newsclips from other states; Newsclips.
June 25, 2004--Extension of RFPs and Parent/Guardian Survey Deadlines; Due Dates for Filling General State Aid Claims; Missing Enrollment Data Reminder; English Language Proficiency Standards for Administrators; School Bus Safety; Reading Improvement Block Grants Reallocation; Newsclips
June 18, 2004--GSA Payments to be Advanced; Chicago Regional Certification Office Re-Opens; Certification Updates; College Program Approvals and Accreditations; Certification Board Appointments; Invitation to Comment on Rules; Transition Outreach Training for Adult Living (TOTAL) Multimedia Training Package; Schools Selected to Implement High Schools That Work; USDE Approves Amendments to the Illinois Accountability Plan; Censorship in Schools in Libraries exhibit available for display; Lightning Safety Awareness Week will be observed June 20- 26, 2004; Missing Enrollment Data Reminder; News Clips.
June 11, 2004--100 schools recognized for Academic Improvement (list); Missing Enrollment Data; Deadline for Annual Student Report; School Violence Preparedness and Response; Child Abduction Prevention Education; Newsclips.
June 4, 2004 (Special)--Teacher Certification Update.
June 4, 2004--Legislative Update; Update on Key Steps in the 2004 State Assessment Data Verification Process; Even Start Family Literacy Program Update; Newsclips.
May 28, 2004--Legislative Update; Annual Financial Reports Information; News Clips.
May 21, 2004--Legislative Update; Early Review and Correction Period for Participation Data-June 10-28; Electronic Grants Management System (eGMS) Update and Training CD; 2004 Summer School Approval & Reimbursement for Special Needs Children; Deadline for Consolidated Application for English Language Learning Programs; Invitation to Comment on Rules; Notice of Completed Rulemaking; Academic Improvement Awards; Environmental Improvement Grant; News Clips.
May 14, 2004--New Expenditure Threshold for OMB Circular A-133 Audits; FY 2004 State & Federal Grant Amendments and Project Extension Requests; Reading Improvement Block Grants sent Legislative Update; Do you know an outstanding educator?; State Police Request for School Site Information; News Clips.
May 7, 2004--Certification; Funds Restored; Budget/Joint Agreement Budget Forms; Legislative Update; Sepcial Ed Parent/Guardian Survey; E-Grants Approval Groups Setup; Bridges Extended Learning Opportunities; FOCUS 2004 Fall Conference; Newsclips.
April 30, 2004--PRIORITY Processing of Applications for Certificates and Endorsements; New Guidelines on Alternate Assessments; Legislative Update; Guidelines for Participation in State-Developed Alternate Assessment; Dont Forget to Submit Your Enrollment Data!; English Language Learning Updates; Report Card Data Collection; News Clips.
April 23, 2004--Legislative Update; Illinois Receives Top Grade for High Quality Teacher Standards; 2004 Illinois Teacher of the Year Named; Nearly 100 Illinois Schools to Receive Academic Improvement Award; New Public School Calendar System Available in IWAS; Deadline Approaching for Fordham; National Childhood Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week; Summer Food Service Program Week; News Clips.
April 16, 2004--Legislative Update; E-Grant Workshops Begin Next Week; FY05 Projected Allocations; Certification Rules; ADD/ADHD Presentations; News Clips.
April 9, 2004--Legislative update; Consolidated Grant Training; Bilingual/ESL Job Fair; Newsclips.
April 2, 2004--Legislative update; NCLB Performance Reports Due; Notification of Services from Illinois School for the Deaf and Illinois School for the Visually Impaired; NCLB Participation Rate Change; Application for Approval of Private Residential Placement Room and Board Reimbursement; Training Available for Transition Planning: Aligning Characteristics and Developmental Traits with Transition Service Needs; Additional E-grant Workshop Scheduled; New OTIS Feature; National Food Service Management Institutes Coaching Employee Satellite Seminar Announced; School Breakfast Start-Up Grants Available Now; 10th Annual Character Education Conference; Newsclips.
> March 26, 2004--Legislative update; Assessment Test Dates; ISBE adds Dolton as Supplemental Educational Service Provider; NIU Survey Results; Updates to the State and Federal Grant Administration Policy Handbook; Summer Food Services Program; Help Students Avoid Bankruptcy; SchoolMatch; Newsclips.
March 19, 2004--Education Agency Sesquicentennial; Administrative Rules Work Group; Legislation Update; Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Rulemaking: Special Reminder; Notice of Completed Rulemaking; Student Information System Update; Illinois Assessment Frameworks for Grade 11 Now Posted on Website; Announcement of E-Grants Training; Occupational and Physical Therapy in Illinois Schools; Enrollments on First Day of Testing to be Collected Electronically; Guidance for Districts that have Schools Identified for Corrective Action; Business Community Shows Support; National Youth Science Camp Application Announcement; Migrant Education Summer Programs; Foreign Exchange Teachers Recruitment; Newsclips.
March 12, 2004--Education Agency Sesquicentennial; Administrative Rules Work Group; Legislation Update; Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Rulemaking: Special Reminder; Notice of Completed Rulemaking; Student Information System Update; Illinois Assessment Frameworks for Grade 11 Now Posted on Website; Announcement of E-Grants Training; Occupational and Physical Therapy in Illinois Schools; Enrollments on First Day of Testing to be Collected Electronically; Guidance for Districts that have Schools Identified for Corrective Action; Business Community Shows Support; National Youth Science Camp Application Announcement; Migrant Education Summer Programs; Foreign Exchange Teachers Recruitment; Newsclips.
March 5, 2004--Legislative Update; Updated Information Regarding the 2004 Assessment of English Language Learners; New Pupil Transportation Inquiry System'; Elimination of Some State Expenditure Reports; Certification Updates; Math and Science Partnership grants released; 2004-2005 Official Public School Calendars; Drivers Education Work Zone Awareness Program; Illinois Arts Education Week; Newsclips.
February 27, 2004--Legislative Update; Financial Profiles; PSAE, ISAT, and IMAGE Security Measures; Futuristic Presentation; RFPs Released; National School Breakfast Week; Nontraditional Breakfast Service Options (book); Remembering Victims of the Holocaust; Newsclips.
February 20, 2004--New English Language Proficiency Standards approved; Students New to the U.S.; Financial Profiles Coming Out; Proposed Rule Making; New Uses for OTIS; NCLB & eGrant Management System Training; Data Verification Deadline Reminder; United States Department of Agriculture Commodity Alert A672 Pork Roast; GIS in K-12 Education: Opening Your Student's Eyes with GIS & GPS; Week of the Classroom Teacher; Illinois Teacher of the Year Available to Speak; National Eating Disorders Awareness Week; Severe Weather Preparedness Week; Essay Contest; Young Authors Conference; Newsclips.
February 6, 2004--Charter School RFP Released, Announcements, Newsclips.
January 30, 2004--2003 Report Cards Available Online; Assessment Update; Four Illinois Schools Selected to Implement High Schools That Work; Invitation to Comment on Rules; USDA Letter Regarding Mad Cow Disease; Funds Available to Support Artists Residence in Illinois Schools; News Clips.
January 23, 2004--Board meeting, New census data available Immediate attention suggested, Illinois garners top marks in Teacher Aide support and development, Important assessment information, Opportunities web page, Century Program announced, Middle Grade Conference, Newsclips.
January 16, 2004--Proposed FY05 Budget; Student Identification as Multiracial on Assessment Forms;Complete FY 2005 RFP Schedule; Newsclips.
January 9, 2004--FY05 Budget Approved; 2003 Test Verification; Looking Ahead to 2004 Testing An Ounce of Prevention; Advance Notice of 2004-05 Test Dates; Spaces Available on Due Process Screening Committee; Invitation to Comment on Rules; Notice of Completed Rulemaking; FY04 Final Mandated Categorical Prorations; Announcements; Newsclips.


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