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For a while, it seemed like Asilomar 2.0 was going to devolve into five days of infighting.planet, as well as technologies that reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. From a governance point of view, nobody is worried about technologies that suck CO2 out of the atmosphere. It's the technologies that reduce the amount of sunlight that hits the planet — such as brightening clouds and injecting sulfur particles in the stratosphere — that freak people out, mostly because they can be deployed quickly and cheaply, and they have an immediate effect.
In one view, geoengineering is about shifting the risk of global warming from rich to poor nations.as well whether a new protocol should be developed to govern geoengineering under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. A few people even brought up a new idea: How about a World Geoengineering Council? The concept conjured up visions of black helicopters and Dr. Evil, and was quickly dropped — even though, in private, some policy experts admitted that was the direction we might be headed.
Conflict arose when the discussion focused on whether it was time to run field experiments.geoengineers. Keith argued for the importance of field experiments as a way of testing our knowledge — as well as the accuracy of climate models. "We only found out about the hole in the ozone because we went out and did some experiments," he argued. "If we would have relied entirely on models, we might never have found it." In the view of others, it was also a question of urgency: "We don't want to do modeling for the next 20 years while the Arctic melts," one scientist told me.
Should entrepreneurs be able to profit off technology designed to cool the planet?company or person a lot of leverage. "I'm not interested in selling my soul to some company who is going to control how much sunlight hits the planet," said Phil Rasch, a climate modeler at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Washington state. (As one audience member quipped, "Gives new meaning to company town.") Granger Morgan, the head of the department of engineering and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University, argued that the creation of a profit motive would inevitably lead to a geoengineering lobby: "Lobbying is the last thing we need on this."
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I've never seen anything like it. Guys like Brady, Rodgers, and Brees are playing at such a high level. Next tier of guys like Vick, Romo, Rivers, Shaub, and M.Ryan. And this new class of kids like Stafford, Fitzpatrick, Newton.
You couple that with the size and athleticism of the WR's and TE's in today's game, and it's just almost impossible to stop the top top tier guys with how accurate they are.
14 300 yard passers last week. Another 14 went for 250+ this week. Scoring, passing yards, and the % of plays that are passes have never been higher in the NFL.
Great for ratings, drawing in fantasy football players, and watchability factor.
Good for the sport? How far does this go? League just going to become more and more passing based? Will the NFL linebacker become as exctinct as American heavyweight boxers? Start to see half the first round of the NFL draft be pass rushing DE's and cornerbacks?

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Are you still trying to figure out which college to attend, but you're unsure where to begin? Well, look no further! Delaware State University is your passport to your future! Join us for our 9th Annual DSU Hornet Days for Prospective Students. We are going to pick you up and bring you to DSU! Just click on the List of Pick-Up Locations [2] link to find the bus stop nearest you. RSVP online [3]. Get your Permission Slip signed and submitted to us and we'll see you soon!
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Jaime Hernandez: The $5 2006-W Gold Eagle was the first Mint State $5 Gold Eagle that was intentionally struck with a W mint mark. In 1999 the Mint accidentally struck some Mint State coins with Unfinsihed Proof Dies However, these coins are classified as errors or varieties since they were not intended to be struck as Uncirculated coins.
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In this podcast, Bruce, Michael, Bryan, and Dale engage in the usual libertarian carping about government, and whether or not we "owe" the GOP something. We don't, by the way.
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The world body for the sport, the Badminton World Federation (formerly known as International Badminton Federation (IBF) ), was only founded in 1934 however by that time the sport was already well established, played in numerous countries and administered by rules which were not always consistent. By that time, badminton had reached world proportions with national governing bodies in the continents of America, Australasia and Europe.
Variations – Laws of the Game
In the 1860s and 70s, there developed considerable variations in the laws of the game. At that time, badminton was regarded as a pastime and was indulged in by members of the leisured fraternity and by British servicemen and their families on tour in India.
This leisure activity however quickly picked up in popularity in England towards the 1880s when clubs began to emerge and inter-club matches became a regular feature.
Primarily because of its growing popularity and the emergence of diverse rules in the laws of the game, including size of playing courts and equipment, that a meeting was convened in London to bring some uniformity and consistency to the sport.
In 1893 the Badminton Association was founded to which 14 clubs were affiliated. The measurements of the court were agreed upon and a set of laws to govern the playing of the game was adopted. The Association based in England thus became the guardian of the Laws of the game and remained so for some 40 years.
Like most things, the sport did not remain static. More and more clubs began to be established and national associations began appearing in Europe, Australasia and the Americas. As the numbers increased, the Badminton Association which was, to all intents and purposes, English, felt that the time was appropriate that the affairs of the sport had to be handed over to a more 'internationally representative' body.
An International Body
A proposal was made by the Badminton Association for the establishment of an international badminton federation, which would be responsible for the laws and the control of all aspects of the sport world-wide.
The Badminton Association initiated a meeting and invited representatives from all known national associations to London. It is interesting to note here that at that point of time, there was not a single national association in the whole of Asia.
This meeting was held at 10.30am on Thursday 5th July 1934 at the Conference Room, Centre Block, Bush House, London.
Establishing the IBF
The invitation was sent to representatives of nine national associations that were then active - Canada, Denmark, England, France, Netherlands, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland and Wales.
Those who attended this historic meeting were A.E. Hollings (Canada), A.C.J. van Vossen & H.M. Speaight (Denmark), Sir George Thomas, E. Hawthorn, D.L.H. Mercer, G.E. Mills & L.T Wickham (England), Rene Gathier (France), Edward den Hoed (Netherlands), J. Plunkett Dillon & J.D.M. McCallum (Ireland), E.D. Andrews (New Zealand), J.A. Gibson & Jackson Millar (Scotland) and T. W. Hughes & E. Trevor-Williams (Wales).
Representing the Badminton Association were A.D. Prebble, who also chaired the meeting, Bruce Hay and B.L. Bisgood. F.W. Hickson, secretary to BA was appointed secretary to the Badminton Association was appointed secretary to this meeting.
The invitation letter to the nine associations stated the reasons for the meeting:
"The Badminton Association believes that the time is now ripe for the formation of an International Badminton Federation and has authorized its committee to take the necessary steps for the purpose. In the event of such a Federation being formed on lines deemed satisfactory by the Committee of Badminton Association, and with sufficient support from badminton playing countries, Badminton Association is prepared:
The invitation also stated:
"Should the proposed Constitution of the new federation be accepted, the meeting will at once resolve itself into a Council of the Federation. The Council thus formed shall have full power to act in accordance with the rules of the Federation and shall deal with the following agenda:
At this meeting, the Chairman A.D. Prebble proposed the following Resolution:
"That this meeting, consisting of duly authorized representatives of National Badminton Organisations, shall and hereby does form an International Badminton Federation; and that the draft rules by the Badminton Association be and hereby are adopted as the Constitution of the Federation."
Sir George seconded the proposal. The Resolution was then put to the meeting and carried unanimously. The meeting now resolved itself into the first general meeting of the council of the INTERNATIONAL BADMINTON FEDERATION.
Inaugural IBF Meeting – 5 July 1934
The Chairman (Prebble) then announced that the Badminton Association desired, through its representatives present, to accord its full recognition and support to the IBF just formed, and to hand over to that Federation the international control of the game and its Laws.
The election of officer-bearers was then held and the following individuals were elected:
President: Sir George Thomas
Vice-Presidents: B.L. B.L. Bisgood
E. Hawthorn
Bruce Hay
A.D. Prebble
Treasurer: D.L.H. Mercer
Secretary: F.W. Hickson
Auditors: A.E. Goodfellow & Co
The following were elected to the Executive Council:
J. Plunkett Dillon
A.E. Hollings
Jackson Millar
A.C.J. van Vossen
L.T Wickham
E. Trevor-Williams
The first official address of the International Badminton Federation was:
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Among the major issues raised, discussed and approved at this inaugural meeting concerned national championships:
The first duty performed by Sir George as the President of the newly formed IBF - to a round of applause - was to announce that the Badminton Association had donated a sum of two hundred pounds to the world body!
The inaugural meeting of the International Badminton Federation concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair by the incoming president Sir George and an invitation to guests to a celebratory luncheon at the Mayfair Hotel along Berkeley Street, London.
In 2006, the IBF was renamed to Badminton World Federation (BWF) and is still known by so today.
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The plan makes Germany the world's most important laboratory of 'green growth.'reactors — which in recent years reliably provided up to a quarter of Germany's huge needs as baseload electricity — by 2022 at the latest. It wants to double the share of renewable energy to 35 percent of consumption in 2020, 50 percent in 2030, 65 percent in 2040, and more than 80 percent in 2050. At the same time, the chancellor vows to cut CO2 emissions (compared to 1990 levels) by 40 percent in 2020, by 55 percent in 2030, and by more than 80 percent in 2050.
Chancellor Merkel's big hope for her 'energy turn' is offshore wind energy.each kilowatt hour of green electricity is fed into the grid and bought at a favorable statutory rate by operators. The rate varies between green energy sources, but is considerably higher than normal electricity prices. It is guaranteed for a 20-year period. This makes investment in renewable energy projects very attractive; witness Google recently pumping money into a German solar park.
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The Columbus Dispatch - July 13, 2012 11:32 AM
The group that's runs Franklin County's land bank can begin using $8.2 million in state grants to demolish vacant and abandoned houses in Columbus and the county.
The Ohio Attorney General's office this week said 27 counties can begin using their share of $75 million the state set aside from a national settlement with mortgage companies to tear down those houses.
"One of the biggest things holding this state back from moving forward is the vast number of vacant and abandoned houses littering Ohio," Attorney General Mike DeWine said in a statement. "They are a blight on our communities, rotting them from the inside out."
The state has an estimated 100,000 vacant and abandoned homes.
Columbus has more than 6,200. Mayor Michael B. Coleman has pledged $11.5 million to tear down 900 blighted houses over the next four years.
The Central Ohio Community Improvement Corp. administers the county land bank. It is using $3.5 million in delinquent tax withholdings to fund its efforts.
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Join the thousands of knitters and crocheters of all faiths who are creating handmade shawls for people in need. Whatever your faith and wherever you live, your handiwork will be a gift of comfort, hope, and peace. Over the centuries, shawls have come to symbolize shelter, peace, and spiritual sustenance. What started as a grass-roots movement has quickly grown into an international cause, with countless numbers of shawls being given to grateful recipients around the globe.


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The African American Civil Rights Movement in Oklahoma
Protest at Bishop's Restaurant in Oklahoma City, June 1, 1963
(20246.0038.083.01, John Melton Collection, Oklahoma Historical Society Research Division).
African Americans have a long history in Oklahoma. They first came to Oklahoma during the forced removal of American Indians, both as slaves and as free members of a tribe. During the Civil War many African American men in Indian Territory joined the war on both the Union and Confederates sides. After the Civil War, slaves became free. Known as freedmen, many continued living among the Indians. Many African Americans participated in the Oklahoma land runs. Some came from the southeast in hopes of new opportunities to own land and escape persecution. Some African Americans worked together to create all black towns. E. P. McCabe, for example, founded Langston, Oklahoma. Other African Americans also lived among whites in other communities.
During the Civil Rights movement African Americans fought to achieve equality in American society. They fought for the right to vote, equal access to public places, and equal education. The Civil Rights movement fought against racism and discrimination. Racism is when someone judges others based on the color of their skin. Discrimination is similar to racism but applies to judging and mistreating people based on religion, background, class, race, or other attributes. The Civil Rights movement occurred during the mid-twentieth century, although the movement continues today as African Americans, people of different races and others in America continue to struggle for justice and equality.
When most people think of the Civil Rights era, they often think of events that happened in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. However, events of national importance to the Civil Rights movement happened in Oklahoma. As Oklahomans we must remember the atrocities, the long fought struggles, and the victories of the Civil Rights era in order to understand our culture and our laws today.
The struggle for civil rights continues today as people of various races, backgrounds, gender, sexual orientation, and religions are not always treated equally and with respect. For example, you discriminate whenever you call someone gay as an insult. Bullying is an example of discrimination that happens today when people do not respect or understand someone who is different from them.
The following pages will help you learn about the Civil Rights Movement in Oklahoma. As you read, think about what you can do to continue the Civil Rights Movement in your school or community.


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Happy Halloween! Looking for last minute pet costume ideas? Being the pet-lovers that we are, we've put together a list of our favorite doggie costumes that Fido is sure to love!
#1 – iPug – This could work for any breed, but it's "punnier" with a Pug. Get ready to get crafty! You'll need a piece of cardboard cut in the shape of an oversized iPad. Then, spray paint it black for the base. This is where you can have fun painting the recognizable characteristics of the iPad on the cardboard, like: the home button, apps, date and time icons, etc. One the paint is dry, you'll need to hot glue the "mock iPad" to a doggie t-shirt. Voila, an iPug!
#2 – Superhero – These pre-made costumes are cute and are available at many retailers including Target and Party City. The characters range from Superman, Batman, Underdog, Spiderman, Wonder Woman, Captain America, and the list goes on.
#3 – Waldo – This is a simple costume to put together. Any red and white striped doggie sweater or shirt would work. And, don't be afraid to spray paint the red stripes on a plain white doggie sweater. Head to the pet store and look for a white dog beanie and paint stripes on it. And the glasses? You can easily make the Waldo glasses out of black pipe cleaners.
#4 – Three Headed Dog – Venture to the toy store or anywhere that carries stuffed animals. Look for two stuffed animals that are the same breed (and coloring) as your dog. Attach the heads of the stuffed animals to your dog's collar. The three-headed dog is funny and oh so cute!
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (835 votes).
In short: Excellent PB potentialIn full: Good turnout from the locals, lots of friendly runners and even though there were 15,000 runners, no bottlenecks. Very good.... nice medal. Not as good as last years tho'. GMIDate of review: October 27, 2005
In short: superb as everDate of review: October 24, 2005
In short: Gets better every year, fabulous race and atmosphereIn full: I love the South Run, it is one of my favourite races and it gets better every year. The wave start makes a huge difference and has almost alleviated the problem of getting stuck behind slower runners or walkers. The atmosphere was great and the support fantastic, the organisation very good and the weather just right. Did miss a few of the mile markers, don't know if that was just me or the level they were placed at. Hope the race doesn't get too much bigger as it may then lose the great organisation in trying to cope with the numbers.Date of review: October 21, 2005
In short: Super event and will be on my must do list as long as I can run. Organisation, in particular getting out loads better. Atmosphere wonderful with a quality medal and t-shirt in goody bag waiting for you at the end.Date of review: October 21, 2005
In short: Great Atmosphere. Fast and Friendly. But please put the mile markers above 6 feet! Date of review: October 19, 2005
In short: Second time of doing the Great South Run and hope to be back next year!In full: My favourite of all the Great RunsKeep it in Pompey - keep it near the sea front, and please DON'T MAKE IT TOO BIG, and spoil it. Thank you.Date of review: October 18, 2005
In short: Great flat course, no crowding at the start, thoroughly enjoyed itDate of review: October 18, 2005
In short: Fourth time I've run this race - looking forward to the fifth next year!In full: I heard that there are concerns that the organisers believe the race has got too big for Portsmouth to handle and that next years race might shift location. That would be a great shame. Keep the race in Pompey.Date of review: October 18, 2005
In short: Excellent organisation, great atmoshere, the best Great Run for me!In full: I decided to run all of the BUPA great runs and this is my 4th event. It was definitely the best, begin enough for a really good atmosphere but not too big (like the GNR), very flat and fast. The wave start worked perfectly and there was hardly a walker in the first wave (thanks guys!). All in all a great 10 miler, thoroughly recommended to experienced and beginnersDate of review: October 16, 2005
In short: Nice distance, didnt feel crowded and the atmosphere was good in the last 3 miles.Date of review: October 16, 2005
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Although his peak training weeks topped 125 miles, says Engle, "There was no real way to prepare my body for 4500 miles, and weekly mileage of twice that, so I just tried to stay healthy and trusted that my body would adjust. I also had to learn to eat 10,000 calories per day, which was not as much fun as it might sound." He also incorporated core work and weight lifting four days a week.
On November 2, 2006, Engle, Zahab and Lin ceremoniously dipped their hands in the Atlantic Ocean off Senegal and began running. Their goal was to run the 4500 miles in 90 days (including 10 rest days) through Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Libya and Egypt to the Red Sea—that's about 55 miles a day—farther and faster than anyone had ever gone, facing tortuous terrain and conditions and complex logistics. That first day, they ran 22 miles.
The inauspicious start planted seeds of doubt, but the three slogged on through 120-degree daytime temperatures, a three-week sandstorm and constant headwinds, battling stomach issues, blisters, snakes, locusts, scorpions, energy-sucking sand, sleep deprivation, bad food and attacking wild boars. They eventually settled into a routine, though, rising at 4 a.m. and running until noon, napping till about 3 p.m., and then running until 9 at night. Over 40 miles a day, every day.
Watch Running the Sahara, and you sense the tension within the team, and Engle's intensity. The constant physical torture was monumental, but the psychological torment was off the charts. Engle actually thrived on it.
"I wanted us to suffer," he says. "To find a whole new level of self discovery."
Engle was the undisputed leader and relentless taskmaster. He deems Zahab "the moral officer, the king of happyland." Continues Engle, "Kevin was a good soldier, a great guy, but he had his down moments. I could yell at Ray, but yelling at Kevin was like yelling at a puppy, who would cower and not come out from under the couch all day."
Says Zahab, now 42, of Chelsea, Quebec, a professional adventurer and founder of the non-profit organization Impossible2Possible, "I had quit a pack-a-day smoking habit in 1999, and took up running in 2003. By the time we started running across the Sahara, I had competed in ultramarathons all over world, but nothing could really prepare me for the Running the Sahara project—and what it would teach me.
"It taught me without doubt that dreams are achievable. Period. Charlie definitely was the driving force. I always felt like I could lean on him, and he was always there for his teammates.
"One of the glues that kept us together was Charlie's ability to crack a joke and make you laugh in the most stressful situations. Sometimes on an expedition now, I think back to those moments, and no matter how sore or tired I am, I break out into insane laughter."
One hundred and nine days, 4350 miles, countless blisters and couscous servings, two showers—and no rest days—after starting, the three were poised for a final 150-mile push. Over 48 sleepless hours, in which Engle battled severe blisters, they pushed past the pyramids of Giza and through the madness of Cairo and, finally, stumbled into the waters of the Red Sea.


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In short: Amazing vibe, beautiful course, great organisation & loved the Expotique!! In full: This is your perfect excuse if you want to combine entering a 10K race with a girls' weekend away! Beautiful course and surroundings in the Great Park, well organised, loved the t-shirt and the 'She Who Dares Runs' goodie bag and the Expotique was fab - some great exhibitors and retailers, really enjoyed tasting the matcha tea and the range of Clif Bars, and the champagne and cupcake bar was amazing. Will definitely be back in 2014 'with the girls'!! Date of review: May 8, 2013
In short: One of my favourite 10 milers, good atmosphere,facilities &smoothless organisation.In full: One of my all time favourite races despite a couple of challenging climbs en route! Great facilities for a race of this size and a lovely, welcoming atmosphere. Date of review: January 23, 2013
In short: Great race, loved the route, atmosphere, bands, goodie bag & stadium finish! In full: Great race in general, loved the route and I certainly felt inspired by Oxford's dreaming spires! The race definitley was UKA measured and approved though so not quite sure where the comment in the rating below has come from. There is some room for improvements in the 2013 race, including the baggage area. Will be back in 2013. Date of review: January 23, 2013
In short: Absolutely totally loved it - fantastic organisation, amazing crowds, great goodie bag, sunshine AND new PB! Bring on 2013!! Date of review: April 4, 2012
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You Know You're a Hockey Family When…. The Christmas Version
You Know You're a Hockey Family When…The Christmas Version
by Caurie Putnam, hockey mom to Brice (who inspired most of this list)
1. You hear your son singing "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" and instead of the refrain "Like George Washington" (after "You'll go down in history") he sings "Like Wayne Gretzky"
2. Stocking stuffers you've bought include hockey tape (red flames or skull and cross bones optional) and a new mouth guard (because by this point in the season the original is getting pretty decrepit).
3. Gifts for the grandparents include the yearly professional hockey portrait of your son/daughter (that was taken way too early in the morning one Saturday this past Fall)
4. "A Hartford Whalers jersey" makes it's annual appearance on your child's Christmas list. The team is never mentioned again until next year's Christmas list. Kind of strange.
5. On the plate of cookies for Santa is a sugar cookie shaped like a hockey stick.
6. You've been tempted to say "Maybe Santa would be able to bring you everything on your list if we didn't spend over a thousand dollars on gear and league fees a few months ago!" But you don't, because you'd feel like you deserved a parenting penalty if you did.
7. When it comes to buying Christmas gift cards for teachers, coaches, bus drivers, etc. the first place that comes to mind is, of course, T'Hos
8. Aside from "Christmas" the winter holiday getting the most buzz in your household right now is "The Winter Classic"
9. You keep thinking about the remote control Zamboni you saw at the rink's pro-shop last weekend and how, while not age appropriate for your child, would still have made an awesome gift. Maybe you will go back to get it…
10. Being woken up at the crack of dawn on Christmas morning won't be a problem for you – you're a pro at handling early morning chaos.


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Delaware State University held the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for the establishment of two new food franchises on campus – Chick-fil-A and Subway – both located in the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center on campus.
The DSU Approaching Storm Band provided music and the Chick-fil-A and DSU Hornet mascots even had a good time dancing.
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Taking Water Babies to a world class level
16 May 2012
Baby and toddler swimming instructors are to benefit from a brand new specialised qualification that leads the way in providing a world class network of highly qualified teachers.
The qualification has been developed by the national governing body for swimming the ASA and the world's largest baby swimming company Water Babies Ltd, who have been working in partnership since July 2011.
We are extremely proud to be the premier provider of this qualification to the Water Babies network
The new qualification titled; ASA Level 2 Extended Diploma in Coaching Learn to Swim (prefundamentals) (QCF) is the first of its kind to provide high quality, specialist training to instructors within the Water Babies national franchise network which will enable them to advance their skills, knowledge and qualities to a world class level.
Approved by SkillsActive; the sector skills council for sport and recreation and accredited by Ofqual as a national recognised vocational qualification, the new Diploma will be launched through the ASA's premier training provider, IoS Training, to the existing Water Babies instructors from June 2012 to ensure a consistent standard of training across the network. This will then be followed by a subsequent launch as the future training pathway for all new Water Babies instructors from September 2012.
With over 350 instructors already employed by Water Babies across the country - and growing - the new qualification plays a pivotal role in the ongoing recruitment, training, support and retention of the workforce for the company's thriving, vibrant business.
Kelly Gaffney, National Programmes and Partnership Manager for IoS Training says; "We are extremely proud to be the premier provider of this qualification to the Water Babies network. The Diploma will allow both existing and new Water Babies instructors to challenge their own personal development, taking ownership and responsibility for leading the industry and being world class in their field. We are happy to work in partnership to support and develop their learners along their pathway to success."
Steve Franks, Managing Director of Water Babies Ltd, says; "Across Water Babies we often use the term 'world class' to describe our instructors without fully understanding and appreciating the responsibility that comes with it. However, we have now managed to create a world class qualification that will become a benchmark standard for our industry sector. This has been achieved through a unique and collaborative partnership with the ASA and IoS, who have demonstrated true leadership and outstanding performance in their determination to meet our expectations as a leading growth business within the aquatic industry sector."


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law and order
It is safer in Baghdad than Caracas
That socialist paradise created by Hugo Chavez has a new failure to add to its long list of failures – the failure of the government to provide the population with protection and security. Venezuela has become the murder capital of the world:
In Iraq, a country with about the same population as Venezuela, there were 4,644 civilian deaths from violence in 2009, according to Iraq Body Count; in Venezuela that year, the number of murders climbed above 16,000.
Pretty convincing numbers if you ask me. Iraq is war torn and has car bombs going off all over the place and yet there were almost 4 times the deaths in Venezuela the same year. When you look at the numbers over the whole of Chavez's rule, they're mind boggling:
Venezuela is struggling with a decade-long surge in homicides, with about 118,541 since President Hugo Chávez took office in 1999, according to the Venezuelan Violence Observatory, a group that compiles figures based on police files. (The government has stopped publicly releasing its own detailed homicide statistics, but has not disputed the group's numbers, and news reports citing unreleased government figures suggest human rights groups may actually be undercounting murders).
There have been 43,792 homicides in Venezuela since 2007, according to the violence observatory, compared with about 28,000 deaths from drug-related violence in Mexico since that country's assault on cartels began in late 2006.
Imagine that – we know a drug war is being waged in Mexico and we know the level of violence it has spawned, especially near the border. Venezuela has suffered almost twice the number of deaths as have occurred in the Mexican battle with the drug cartels.
In fact, the homicide numbers look more like those you'd find in a war. It points to a system that is either badly broken, turning a blind eye or incompetent – or perhaps a bit of all three.
More than 90 percent of murders go unsolved, without a single arrest, Mr. Briceño-León said. But cases against Mr. Chavez's critics — including judges, dissident generals and media executives — are increasingly common.
Henrique Capriles, the governor of Miranda, a state encompassing parts of Caracas, told reporters last week that Mr. Chávez had worsened the homicide problem by cutting money for state and city governments led by political opponents and then removing thousands of guns from their police forces after losing regional elections.
Chavez has spent years wooing the poor as potent electoral allies in his bid to remain in power:
During his 11 years in power, Chávez has cast himself as their champion. He often takes to the airwaves to tell Venezuela's most humble that "no one loves you like I do" and warn them about being shunted aside by the "squalid bourgeoisie" if he ever loses power.
The government has plowed millions into healthcare, education and subsidies. According to the United Nations, Venezuela is a regional leader in reducing the income-gap between the rich and poor.
But other parts of the economy are stumbling badly, making even some of his most loyal supporters grumble.
In 2010, this oil-rich country will join earthquake shattered Haiti as the only economy in the Americas that will see its gross domestic product shrink; inflation — expected to exceed 30 percent this year — is eating away purchasing power; and crime is rampant.
As you can see Venezuela is also the regional leader in killing not only its citizens but its economy. And his base is indeed grumbling:
Ana Sanchez, 54, runs a government-subsidized day care center in the Simón Rodríguez sector of Caracas. She said she hasn't received the funds in more than six months.
In the past five years, she has been mugged three times and her family has quit getting together in the evenings for fear of crime.
"We are living through terrible times," she said, as she looked for clothes at the market. "It didn't have to be this way, but the whole tortilla got turned."
The change is not sudden. For the last two years Chávez has seen his popularity slide, said Saul Cabrera of the Consultores 21 polling firm. The latest polls show just 36 percent of Venezuelans approve of the president's performance — the lowest figure since 2003, when Chávez survived a strike that decimated the economy.
A poll by Hinterlaces shows similar results — 65 percent of the population thinks the country is headed the wrong direction. But dissatisfaction does not always translate into votes, said Oscar Schemel of Hinterlaces.
The opposition has failed to inspire the poor or provide a coherent or "believable" proposal, he said.
The opposition there sounds like the GOP here. And the fact that Chavez has actively shut down opposition press. But there are cracks showing up in the foundation of Chavez's support:
But even in the 23 de Enero neighborhood, there are signs that Chávez's support is cracking, said Manuel Mir, the neighborhood campaign coordinator of the Un Nuevo Tiempo opposition party.
In the past, neighbors have torn down campaign tents, threatened opposition candidates and intimidated supporters, he said. During regional elections in 2008, the party had to hold its meetings outside of the area for fear of reprisals.
Now, they are meeting inside the community, he said. People are opening their doors for opposition candidates.
"This time a lot of people are dissatisfied. There are problems with basic public services and crime," Mir said. "People think now may be the time for a change."
Sounds like Venezuelans are wanting real change as much as many Americans. But Chavez runs the electoral process, pretty much owns parliament, and has stuffed the courts with his supporters. Pushing him out of power is not going to be an easy thing. But as the situation continues to deteriorate, and even his base of power begins to notice, he may find it very difficult to hang on. Unfortunately, having watched Chavez over the years, my guess is he'll end up being carried out of office feet first rather than willingly giving it up.


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Something I would like to bring up ahead of time is adult beverages. We have never had an issue and I don't expect there to be any issues in the future. However, I would like to express that moderation is important, especially with the number if first time winter hangers we will have at the Winter NEHHA. I would like everyone to be on the top of their game and vigilant for the comfort of others around you, same as we always do.
I guess all I am really trying to say is that I wish everyone to remain responsible and courteous , especially around the children, just like we have always been.
And remember the only rule we really stress
I look forward to seeing you all at the Winter NEHHA .
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SkyPainter - "... and then the police came."
All these years people said,"He's acting like a kid!"
He did not know that he could not fly, and so, he DID!
Live Purposefully; Dare Greatly; Land Gently
"Never knock on Death's door - just ring the bell and run! He hates that!"
My outdoorsy YouTube channel is: "WMICommissioner"
I am on the spread sheet for some reason I'm #79.
I guess I should out my name on there since I am hosting it. .
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I think Stargaze is getting excited. He's laying in bed in Raif's old sleeping bag liner that he won in tge raffle. It's going to be a long 3 months.
P.S. Nighthauk, if we sign up for the next Fall Hang using the link in your signature does that count as pre-registration?


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Where there's a YP, there's a group for you
It seems that being a young professional is trendy these day.
For years we had only a small handful of young professional groups, such as the Rochester Young Professionals, an all-volunteer organization looking to make connections for twenty- and thirty-somethings.
But these days nonprofits, colleges, professional organizations, businesses and others have hitched a ride aboard the YP train. There are now about 40 groups, maybe more, that have young professionals organizations, many forming within the past year.
Writers and Books, the Center for Disability Rights and the Humane Society Lollypop Farm, have joined the likes of R.E.A.L for Planned Parenthood, Eastman Young Professionals, and the Young Lawyers Section of the Monroe County Bar Association in forming such groups. In fact, the lawyer's group is hosting a silent auction at 6 p.m. on June 7, at the Rochester Museum and Science Center.
Anyway, all these groups essentially do the same thing by avoiding the stuffy corporate events, hotel ballrooms and $50 registration fees, to host after-hours socials over drinks at upscale restaurants, trendy nightclubs and bars. Each group has its own mission, some get new volunteers, others help young people transition into a new job or introduce transplanted young professionals to Rochester.
Some of the events are so informal that when several young professional groups of local nonprofits gathered for a YP4NP event last summer, it was held in a downtown bar with an indy vibe with maybe 100 or so people and a single table of information on all the organizations. Representatives of those groups casually sought to meet those in attendance. In short, it wasn't your typical recruitment fair with pushy salespeople.
But now there are even more young professionals' groups coming.
The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired is planning one, and later this week the Foundation for Unity, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Service in Irondequoit (FUELS Irondequoit) will host its first benefit event, from 6:30 to 10 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, at Murph's Pub, 705 Titus Ave. in Irondequoit.
The Irondequoit group, similar to RYP, has formed to help those in the early stages of their careers with networking, business and social support with a measure of giving back to the community. For instance, Wednesday's event will be a fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association.
Meanwhile, ABVI's group is still in development. Todd Pipitone, a spokesman for the group recently told me that their group would be looked at to develop ways to assist the blind or visually-impaired with various career and professional development opportunities, while also helping the 100-year-old ABVI-Goodwill increase its awareness among young people.
Maria Thomas is president of RocCity Coalition, an umbrella organization for all the young professionals' groups, which claims a total membership of more than 6,000.
"We are heading towards 40 young professional groups in Rochester and people say, 'Aren't you in competition?'" she told members of the Rochester City Council during a meeting in April. "What we are finding is that we really are not. We are in collaboration with each other. Every new young professional group that is created gets young people involved in another way."
And perhaps she is right. Currently, young professionals tend to join more than one group. And if you want to start a group and people are interested in joining, maybe that's a good thing.
It's also another way for more young people to become involved, stay connected and try to curtail the exodus of talented young professionals from our area these days.
Then again, what happens when you get more groups and more groups? People start scheduling similar events on the same days at the same times, and sometimes the folks you're trying to recruit get confused as to the exact nature for all these young professionals' groups. The group's themselves also start to compete against each other for new members and resources, even if unintentionally.
But, like anything, it's up to young professionals to find out and learn what's out there, if any of these groups are right for them, and to make sure that it's all not some marketing ploy, like the recent advertisement I saw for a new volleyball league specifically targeting young professionals.
While I don't doubt that young professionals do play volleyball, I do think that the marketing efforts of the league are somewhat misplaced with the more business-minded target demo.


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Zeltmann, NYPA President, Calls for Strengthened Power System
June 26, 2003
NEW YORK—New York Power
Authority (NYPA) President and Chief Executive Officer Eugene W.
Zeltmann called Thursday for bolstering the power transmission system as
part of a varied effort to assure reliable, low-cost electricity for the
state's homes and businesses.
Zeltmann said potential options for overcoming bottlenecks on the state's transmission network include upgrades to existing lines, construction of new lines and use of new technologies. In certain circumstances, he said, building clean new power plants near areas of heavy electricity use could ease transmission congestion and eliminate the need for new lines.
He said transmission improvements, along with clean new plants and aggressive initiatives to promote energy efficiency, should be part of a three-part strategy for meeting power needs.
"Clearly, we must focus on providing the regulatory certainty, the investment incentives and the cost-recovery mechanisms that will be needed if we are to upgrade and expand our transmission network," Zeltmann told the audience at the Marriott Eastside Hotel.
Zeltmann said the coming of competition to the power industry in New York and other parts of the country has put new demands on a transmission system that was largely designed in the last century to meet relatively limited, localized needs.
"Today, we're asking the network to serve as an open-access interstate highway for wholesale power transactions," he said. "Yet most new transmission currently is being built to serve local load and to connect new generation to the grid, instead of bolstering the transfer capacity of regional electricity markets."
In New York, Zeltmann said, 10 applications to build major new transmission lines have been filed under the state Public Service Commission's Article VII siting process since early in 2000. While four of the applications have been approved, only one project, an underwater cable from New Haven, Conn., to Shoreham on Long Island, has been completed, and it has been prevented from operating by Connecticut regulators.
Several of the lines would be local facilities, linked to individual power plants.
Zeltmann noted that the New York Independent System Operator, which runs the state's transmission system, is evaluating several potential upgrades to existing lines on the most congested power-supply corridor—between Marcy, near Utica, and Pleasant Valley, near Poughkeepsie. He also cited potential merchant projects that would carry power underwater from New Jersey to New York City and Long Island and along railroad rights-of-way from near Albany to the city.
Meanwhile, Zeltmann said, the Power Authority is completing work on the world's most advanced device for controlling voltage and power flows on existing lines. The convertible static compensator at NYPA's Marcy Substation has boosted capacity on the statewide system by nearly 200 megawatts by strengthening voltage support. When completed later this year, it will permit operators for the first time to transfer power from a heavily used line to one with spare capacity.
Zeltmann said six small, clean power plants that NYPA installed in New York City two years ago have shown that "new strategically placed generation on even a modest scale can strengthen system reliability and save money for consumers."
He noted that all of the plants are located on the 138-kilovolt transmission system, which is often heavily congested. But, because they are beyond the bottlenecks, they can send power directly on to the system for use in a local area, averting power shortages and reducing costs to consumers that result from transmission congestion.
"These plants also provide important environmental benefits," Zeltmann said. "They're the cleanest power plants in New York City and generally displace generation from older, less efficient plants in their areas."


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"We are working harder. The financial crisis is not making it easy for them over there," said Banjo, 24, speaking about Americans, whose trust he has won and whose money he has stolen.
U.S. authorities say Americans lose hundreds of millions of dollars a year to cybercrime, with one of the biggest schemes known as the Nigerian 419 fraud. According to Nigerian scammers, Americans are the easiest prey for their schemes, and in the struggling economy, these victims are falling even more easily for their offers of riches. Americans are exercising less caution when they should be exercising more.
Statistics from the FBI-backed Internet Crime Complaint Center say that scam reports by Americans shot up 33 percent last year, and that after the United States and Britain, Nigeria housed the most perpetrators. The scammers are celebrated in Nigerian popular culture, and even have songs celebrating them. These men see their actions as a path to fortune and means to level the playing field and punish those seen as too greedy. They think of themselves as modern day Robin Hoods.
"I'm selling greed," said Felix, 29, an e-mail swindler. "You didn't apply for any lotto, and all of a sudden you just see an e- mail in your mailbox that you're going to win money? That means you have to be greedy."
The 419 e-mails are clinical and yet depressing in how they work and their effectiveness, with some promising wealth in the form of jewels and then requiring victims to wire "fees" to guarantee the deal, and others luring investors into venture opportunities that cost millions before they're revealed as fake. These schemes take advantage of desperate people, and are very good at doing so.
Scammers use tools such as formats for letters and accounts that send e-mails in bulk. It is a lucrative field, and Felix claims he has made $30,000 in his best months and blows it on clothes and Don Perignon, though he complains about proceeds being down 40 percent with the economy. Apparently, he sees no connection between the greed he displays in his life as a scammer and the "greed" he is selling in his mail.
The problem of scamming began in the 1980's when jobless young Nigerians were inspired by news reports about corrupt politicians funneling oil proceeds to foreign bank accounts. The Nigerian government insists that they crack down on 419 perpetrators and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says these cases made up 45 percent of its prosecutions from 2003 to 2006. Scammers are frequently nailed in cybercafe raids.
Despite online victim support groups, the U.S. embassy, and bank and money-transfer-agency websites that display warnings about these scams, people continue to carelessly give out their financial information.
"There is another thing scammers always say in Nigeria," Banjo said, "that every day, another maga (sucker) is born in America."
(Via The Washington Post)


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It may have taken both the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants until the very last day of the season to secure a playoff berth, but both teams can now breathe a small sigh of relief knowing that they will be a part of the 2010 MLB playoffs. With Atlanta winning the Wild Card berth, the Braves will travel to San Francisco to open the best of 5 NLDS beginning on Thursday, October 7th.
The season's head to head matchup was won by the Atlanta Braves 4 games to 3 with 3 of their victories coming at home. Home field advantage should play a pretty big role in this series as San Francisco sports a 49-32 record at their home ball park, while Atlanta has just a 35-46 road record for the season. Compare that to the Braves' 56-25 home record and the Braves will probably end up regretting losing the division crown the Philadelphia Phillies.
San Francisco also has a slight edge entering this series with the way they have been playing recently. Fighting for their playoff lives every night the last few weeks have forced the Giants to stay sharp and be on top of their game. The Giants enter this series having won 7 of their last 10 games, while the Braves are an even 5 and 5 in their last 10.
The pitching matchup also appears to favor the Giants in this NLDS series. The first 3 games' scheduled starters are as follows:
Game 1 – Lincecum vs Lowe
Game 2 – Hanson vs Cain
Game 3 – Sanzchez vs Hudson
If San Francisco can win the first two games at home behind their two best pitchers, they should have no problem closing out the Braves for the series win.


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Judge invalidates 13 Motorola Mobility patent claims in Microsoft case
A U.S. district court judge has ruled that 13 Motorola Mobility patent claims related to digital video are invalid in a patent licensing case brought by Microsoft.
A U.S. district court judge has ruled that 13 Motorola Mobility patent claims related to digital video are invalid in a patent licensing case brought by Microsoft.
The patent injunction portion of Google's antitrust settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission this week won't mean an end to patent disputes between Google and mobile device makers, but it does take away one major threat Google has used again...
A U.S. district judge has approved a request for class action in a lawsuit against pizza maker Papa John's International for allegedly sending hundreds of thousands of text spam messages.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against a Canadian entrepreneur and a group of Web-based businesses that promised customers free offers, but allegedly raked in more than US$450 million by then charging for products and services ...
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First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
For work use, Microsoft Word and Excel programs pre-installed on the device are adequate for preparing short documents.
The Fujitsu LifeBook UH574 allowed for great mobility without being obnoxiously heavy or clunky. Its twelve hours of battery life did not disappoint.
The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.
My first impression after unboxing the Q702 is that it is a nice looking unit. Styling is somewhat minimalist but very effective. The tablet part, once detached, has a nice weight, and no buttons or switches are located in awkward or intrusive positions.


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ethan wrote:ordered by e-mail from Buddhatea after reading Teadoff's comments on some tea from Nepal:
1. special gunpowder from Ilam HIMALAYAN GOLD: Wonderful sweet aroma that unfortunately does not carry over at all when drunk. Some flavors that I don't usually associate w/ tea, not quite vinegar or chemical but perhaps what some people call camphor. Dries the mouth & throat. Unpleasant, unrefined ... 2nd infusion is undrinkable.
2. special makalu clonal tippy KUWAPANI autumn flush 2012: Very alluring, complex aroma that matches the flavors. I taste what I tasted w/ the first tea, but as tea flavors, not as medicine or whatever. Very interesting & fairly enjoyable. I think it be worthwhile to get used to astringency & edge (which in my very limited experience, I associate w/ darjeeling) because this tea has character, aftertaste, some body feel. I like it & wonder if I might find a teapot to tame it just a touch.
I do feel the caffeine; no second infusion tonight.
NPE wrote:Tonight I had a very enjoyable and lengthy session with the Baguashan Four Seasons from Taiwan Tea Crafts. This one is really a treat. With the full oxidisation to the clearly Taiwanese flavour this is the best black tea I have had in a long while (though I still have to try the other black teas I got from TTC).


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The Digital Skeptic: Software Can't Reinvent Microsoft; Hardware Might
NEW YORK ( MainStreet) -- Memo to Mr. Ballmer: Change company name to Microstuff.
Let's be honest: watching Redmond roll out Windows 8 and its Webish upgrade to Microsoft (MSFT) Office 2013 is like covering teenage street racing. What they come up with is cool and all. But heavens, the risks!
That's not to say the newly "interactable" Word, Excel, PowerPoint and some other programs nobody really cares about stink.
Far from it.
The touch-enabled Word is smooth. The cloud-based Skydrive file tool actually, gasp, works. Outlook is streamlined for business users. And pay attention to something called Lync. It uses HD video in a new and cool way to have meetings.
But the idea that this Web makeover of Windows makes Microsoft feel like 1995, as CEO Steve Ballmer was widely quoted as saying ... well, that's just digits floating in a cloud.
In one of the most bizarre twists of the digital age, the big phat hard upside in Microsoft turns out to be not in software. It's the gadgets, the gaming devices, PCs, peripherals and virtual controllers this company makes that makes the company.
Microsoft as Microstuff
Keeping things real is really nothing new at Redmond. This year marks the 30th anniversary of something called the Microsoft Hardware Group . Over the years it has developed a deep archive of keyboards, mouse controllers, gaming platforms and even PCs.
"The Hardware Group transformed Microsoft beyond just a software company," Robbie Bach, president of the company's Entertainment & Devices Division, said back in 2007 to Ecoustics.com, the high-end audio and video website.
Were there flops? Oh yeah. Remember the Zune? The MP3 player was announced with much fanfare back in 2006 but did nothing against the Apple(AAPL) iPod and was quietly allowed to die earlier this year, according to The New York Times ' BitsBlog .
But even with these duds, look around at the Hardware Group you'll see real stuff, not software, is what gives Microsoft its spine.
First off, the soon-to-market Surface tablet PC has something Microsoft has not seen for a decade: positive brand buzz. This thin, elegant tablet computer with a bolt-on keyboard immediately grabbed the attention of even the pickiest geeks. The otherwise impossible to impress Gizmodo called the Surface's keyboard "the killer (or be killed) feature."
And the Surface is only the beginning of the real things with real legs.
Microsoft Touch Mouse , for example, is simply the best on the market to me, and the Xbox, a major winner in worldwide video game tools. Behold these stats from a splashy promo video : 66 million consoles shipped, 40 million XBox live members and 18 million Kinect sensors, which let users interact with the device using no controller at all, were also sold.


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Psychosocial and psychological interventions reduce the risk of postnatal depression compared with standard care
- Department of Psychology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
- Correspondence to: Dr Michael W O'Hara
Department of Psychology, University of Iowa, 11 Seashore Hall E, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA; mike-ohara{at}uiowa.edu
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Implications for practice and research
Interventions that target women 'at risk' for postnatal depression are efficacious.
The evidence is weak for interventions that target the general population of women.
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Fun, but basic
By Mom
from MN
About Me Education Oriented, First Time Parent, Teacher, Working Parent
Comments about Educational Insights Hot Dots® Jr. Lets Master Kindergarten Math:
Wonderful product! I was disappointed that the skills in the Kindergarten math books were very basic. My 5 1/2 year old daughter only found the money and telling time to be a little challenging.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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By EditorSEM
from Midwest
About Me Parent Of Two Or More Children, Work-At-Home Parent
I was initially disappointed in the topic coverage the product supplies--there is no counting above 10, and in kindergarten (half-day in a public school, not a Montessori program or other advanced learning center, by any means), my daughter is already expected to be able to recognize and count up to 99. The first book, then, while it took her some time to master because she couldn't read the directions and wanted to do it on her own, was almost more like pre-k. That said, once I moved her on to Book 2, the focus number-wise is more on basic addition and subtraction, but the majority of the second book is on other concepts her class is learning, patterns, shape recognition, and sequences, plus coin-counting and time-telling that they have not addressed yet but with which she is faintly familiar with from an online learning game we use as well. I do feel like it has given her an extra bit of help really understanding the concepts being presented in class. The only downside is that (at least with the first book) I am pretty sure she just memorized what responses gave her positive feedback rather than actually thinking through the problems... but she also played with the book so much before I let her move on (keen to her random pressing with the doggy 'pen', just as she random-clicks on web games) that she did actually absorb the lessons to a greater degree than I had expected. It is a very basic unit... there's a code or something embedded in the page marking the correct answers, and when the child clicks the right answer, the dog's eyes flash green and he cheers in one way or another. Click anywhere else--the wrong answer, the table, your hand--and he whimpers, whines, and flashes red. The one thing I would have improved would be if it could read the instructions on a page aloud to the child, but that would require something more advanced. She just needed me to explain directions a few times is all.There is, however, VOLUME CONTROL, which I was oh so very grateful for when she was clicking all over the place. LOLAll in all, we're happy with the product. I received it at no cost to myself in exchange for a review and I chose the math game because she was struggling with math at the time. She's now better at math than at reading and I'm wishing I had the reading game to give her next, if that tells you how much we like it. :-) Too bad there's not one to teach listening and following directions! Every kindergarten parent on the planet would be after that one.
Awesome Product
By Ms. A.
from Jefferson City, MO
About Me Education Oriented
Hot Dots Jr. Math has been fabulous for my Kindergartners. They use it independently with very little help from me. They like that it tells them if they are correct or incorrect. The skills are tied to our Learning Objectives and are age-appropriate. I have two children work on the Hot Dots Jr. together during centers time. It really is a "Top Choice" in my classroom.
Great for Learning
By CrissaR
from Utah
About Me Parent Of Two Or More Children
Although my child is still a little too young for the entire book he does like doing the numbers, counting, and shapes sections. This will be a great book to help him continue to learn and grown as he prepares for Kindergarten. This book has the skills that he will be learning and it will be nice to be able to help him at home without him feeling like he has to do homework. I want him to enjoy learning and this is a great way to do it. Also, Ace the talking dog pen is a wonderful,, encouraging device to help my child when he chooses and answer. It also allows him to be able to learn on his own and know if he has picked the correct answer.
Making Math Fun!
By Julie M
from West Seneca NY
About Me First Time Parent, Stay At Home Parent
This is the best way ever to make Math fun! I love the Hot Dots jr Collection and so does my son. He is a HUGE fan of this Hot Dots Jr. Let's Master Kindergarten Math set. The set has 2 great, interactive sturdy spiral-bound books and "Ace"-the Talking, Teaching DogTM Hot Dots pen. The are bright and colorful and so easy to use. The set has around 100 lessons so it keeps my son engaged all the time! It works very simple, there are black dots next to each question and my son then picks an answer and put his fun pen on the black dot. If the question is correct the pen will turn green and talk and give him positive reinforcement. If he gets the answer wrong it will turn red and tell him to try again! He gets very excited when he gets the answer correct! This set focuses on learning numbers, patterns, time, shapes, fractions, measurement, money, and math facts. The set is very durable and I think it will last a very long time or until he out grows it!
Help your child learn kingergarten math!
By Alexandra Young
from New Jersey
About Me Stay At Home Parent
I received this Hot Dots product from Educational Insights to conduct a review. All opinions of this product are my own.My five year old daughter is in kindergarten and absolutely loves math. With this wonderful set from Hot Dots Jr.iis a great way to allow kids to have fun while doing math. The books included in this set help to teach 85 different Kindergarten level math skills. I love that the skills are different throughout the book so my daughter will not get sick of it after the first few days. I love that she will continue to enjoy math through completing the different activities and that it will continue to build her math skills even if I am not working with her.
Great Supplement for Kindergarten Math
By Mary
from Omaha, Nebraska
About Me Education Oriented, Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent
I received Hot Dots Jr. Let's Master Kindergarten Math free for review. All opinions are my own.Hot Dots Jr. Let's Master Kindergarten Math includes Ace the Talking Teaching Dog Hot Dots Pen and two Hot Dots workbooks. The workbooks include questions, and multiple choice answers with a black dot next to each possible response. Your child will use the Hot Dots pen to select an answer by vertically pressing down on one of the dots. If the answer is correct a positive reinforcement will be heard and the pen will light up green. If the answer is wrong, a try again message will sound and the pen will light up red. The Kindergarten Math books cover topics such as counting, patterns, time, shapes, measurements, basic math facts and money. My 6 year old worked through the first book with no problems. The second book was great because it gave her a good review of some of the easier addition and subtraction problems. I love this because she's starting to work on harder problems, and having some easier problems to help motivate her. I also love the time and money questions included since these have been two of the main areas we've been focusing on lately. Overall this is a great supplemental kit for teaching kindergarten age kids math. The pages are durable and made to last through repeated use. These books can be used as a teaching tool and as a review for previous concepts to reinforce those ideas. I recommend this kit to anyone with a kindergarten aged child. It's a great introduction to math for them.
Fun with Learning
By Grandma Gladys
from NY
About Me Grandparent, Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent
My nephew loved playing with Hot Dot's Let's Master Kindergarten Math. I believe it made him feel like a big kid. He was doing homework. It was fun for him yet he was learning at the same time. He liked ACE, the pen, that makes sounds and talks when you get a problem right or wrong. It kept him occupied for about 25 minutes. I'll be keeping these on hand for the other little ones as well.
Math Made Fun
By Mulholland Family
from Michigan
About Me Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent
This is another great set from Hot Dots but this one offers more lessons and program designed for Kindergarten aged children. These math lessons help them learn without boring them. Perfect for teaching and fun at the same time.
Helps Prepare For Kindergarten!
By Miss Frugal Mommy
from Georgia
My four year old son will be starting kindergarten next fall and I wanted to start preparing him. This his been a fantastic resource to help introduce him to the things he will need to know when starting kindergarten. He always is much more engaged in learning activities that are fun and Hot Dots Jr. is exactly that... fun! This has helped build his confidence and is something he know asks to use, instead of having to be told it's learning time. Such a great product that I highly recommend!


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In short: Well organised event. Just about perfect running conditionsIn full: It is a two lapper but still went quickly, the run through the country areas definitely good. Excellent organisation for a big half. Well marshalled, friendly support all round the course, local people out in force in places. Date of review: November 24, 2013
In short: Good 10 miler providing a challengeIn full: Bright and sunny with a strong wind on the day, lots of big puddles round the country lanes, but overall pretty good weather for the race. Well marshalled by Hadleigh Hares so there is plenty of encouragement on the course which starts with some good climbs up to about the 4 mile point, gently undulating for a couple of miles, drop all the height on mile 7, a short sharp climb at mile 8 and then back into the start finish area at Hadleigh. This is a good race, got everything you want from a 10 milerDate of review: November 27, 2012
In short: Well organised and supported raceIn full: Local to me so have run this all 4 years of its running. Again very well organised with lots of marshals and encouragement. Good support from local people all the way round. It is an undulating course so there's a few up hills, but a fair few down as well so overall a challenge but not tough. Goody bag+medal+t-shirt make it a good value race. Will run it againDate of review: September 24, 2012
In short: Flat, that is not a hill at 8 miles people of Norfolk, and friendly raceIn full: Have run this twice and it is a very pleasant race. Well organised with good marshalling. Flat course which will definitely give a few a good PB. Quiet country roads so the occasional car & tractor is not a problem but means little support out on the run. However a good welcome back into the finish. Worth a look for anybody.Date of review: September 3, 2012
In short: So local for me it would be rude to missIn full: I live 400 yards from the start so get the most perfect race prep possible, lay in, leisurely breakfast, potter about aimlessly than walk to venue.Excellent running weather this year, cool and hardly any breeze. Its a 10 miler with a bit of challenge as you climb away from the venue and again a bit of a hill at about 8 miles, but there are some very quick miles as well as you lose the height gained early.Well marshalled and organised. Good tshirt this year as well as fruit juice, water and banana at the finish. I know I will be back for more next November.Date of review: November 22, 2010
In short: Add it to your calendar, quite testing, very well organised.In full: My second run of this one. Again it was well organised and good supportive crowds at various points, bits of the town and some of the villages you run through. Marshalls were very good throughout. As a runner I felt everything was covered just leaving you the race. Which is a tough little half. Ups, downs, plenty of stock miles and a lovely finish of about 350 metres on a running track allowing you to bounce round to the finish. Check next years date because I think its moving to September, then book it.Date of review: August 29, 2010
In short: Tough race in the heat yesterday, but well organised.In full: I was based at RAF Marham back in the 70s so have run bits of this race before, but can't remember ever running it in the same heat which I fould really sapping in the latter stages. Does have the potential to be a fast race. Great nostalgia for me running past buildings I worked in so many years ago. Plenty of water and sponges provided by the ATC, well organised start, finish and presentations courtesy of the RAF team. If I was picky it would be to ask for a secure baggage tent, but otherwise another one to revisit.Date of review: July 12, 2010
In short: Well organised mass participation raceIn full: This is a busy race but generally the organisation is pretty smooth, perhaps a bit more work needed on the baggage areas, but it is catering for a lot of people. Its quite a fast course with just a couple of gradients at the 2 and 7 mile point so pretty fast. The support in the town and the couple of parks the route uses was the best I have seen outside of London marathon. Miles 11 to 13 are the most boring aspect, along straight, featureless dual carriageway, but the finish in the stadium makes you forget it quickly, thousands of familes in there cheering you to the finish. Well done Reading.Date of review: March 22, 2010
In short: Good race, well organised, good and lots of marshalls, and a definite PB potentialIn full: The weather was perfect for running, cool, hardly any wind, bit of moisture in the air, and with a course as flat as they come I bet lots of PBs, including one for me. My training has probably not been perfect recently, lots of miles so happy with the endurance, but been lazy on the quicker stuff, so surprised at my race, which says this is one to look at for anybody looking to PB.Organisation very good, lots and lots of marshalls with plenty of encouragement. Parking was easy, close to race HQ. Chip timed race with good start area and finish. Goody bag was "good" in fact with medal and a t shirt + banana & water at the end. Well done Great Bentley Running Club. Recommend the race to anybody.Date of review: February 7, 2010
In short: Good course, lacking organisation this yearIn full: Fourth year running for me and the best for weather by far, bit of gusty wind in the open country lanes but otherwise great.The race makes you work hard for the first 4 miles while you gain a bit of height, then flat for a couple of miles before you drop down and lose the height. At mile 8 there is a short sharp hill but not too bad, and then a final generally downward coast back to the start/finish area. Its a good run with a bit of challenge in it.However agree with some of the other comments, a megaphone at the start is definitely needed, water at mile 7 was a help yourself from containers and no cups apparent, yet there were generally plenty of marshalls, who were all very good, and the momentoe at the end was woeful. If you are going to give a single item I think most runners would just like a medal, not a polyester bag, similar to the cloth bags that most races seem to use as their goody bag at the moment.I'll still do it again.Date of review: November 22, 2009
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