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I was born on 34th Street in Manhattan. My parents were from Queens. They married when my dad returned from World War II; he then joined the ranks of the NYPD. A sister and two brothers rounded out my family. When our Stuyvesant Town apartment grew too small, we moved to the relative wilds of Staten Island.
I spent my childhood roaming the woods, playing sports, crossing the street without looking both ways, and drawing. Drawing was the thing I did best. I wasn't the smartest one in my class or the best athlete in any sport, but when they passed out the paper and crayons, it was my time to shine. My teachers would never hold up my math test as an example, but everything I drew would be shown to the class and given a place of honor on the bulletin board. I started to think I might become an artist.
After high school, I went to Pratt Institute to study art. I cleaned the floors in a nursing home and drove a cab nights and weekends. Soon after graduating, I sold my first illustration to True Confessions magazine. I was on my way—at the beginning of a thirty-year career of illustrating everything you could imagine. I now have twenty-three books in print, and several more in the pipeline.
Along the way, I married Peggy and we had three children: Katie, Alice and Kevin. Two are in college and one is about to start (please buy my books!). We live in Putnam County, New York.
Sixteen years ago I decided I wanted to be a writer as well as an artist. Sixteen published books later, I'm still at it.


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Talk about damned-if-you-do . . .
On this morning's Today show, Matt Lauer discussed with Tim Russert the Middle East peace conference that began today. After years of MSM criticism of President Bush for not getting more involved in the Israeli-Palestinian situation, how does Lauer react when the president undertakes an historic initiative bringing together leaders of all the area's countries for the first time? You guessed it.
View video here.
MATT LAUER: What about the risks, Tim? Because doesn't history show us that when something like this, an event like this, a summit, comes up empty, doesn't the region become more volatile in the wake of that summit than it was even going into that summit?
Russert was happy to oblige.
TIM RUSSERT: That has happened in the past; you're absolutely right.
You'd think that, on today of all days, Matt might be modest about his powers of prognostication. As I pointed out here, it was exactly one year ago today that Matt and NBC formally declared to the situation in Iraq to be a "civil war." Unsuprisingly, in light of promising developments in Iraq, Today didn't see fit this morning to note the anniversary of its declaration.

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Early learning advisory council—Statewide early learning plan—Early achievers review subcommittee.
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(1) The early learning advisory council is established to advise the department on statewide early learning issues that would build a comprehensive system of quality early learning programs and services for Washington's children and families by assessing needs and the availability of services, aligning resources, developing plans for data collection and professional development of early childhood educators, and establishing key performance measures.
(2) The council shall work in conjunction with the department to develop a statewide early learning plan that guides the department in promoting alignment of private and public sector actions, objectives, and resources, and ensuring school readiness.
(3) The council shall include diverse, statewide representation from public, nonprofit, and for-profit entities. Its membership shall reflect regional, racial, and cultural diversity to adequately represent the needs of all children and families in the state.
(4) Councilmembers shall serve two-year terms. However, to stagger the terms of the council, the initial appointments for twelve of the members shall be for one year. Once the initial one-year to two-year terms expire, all subsequent terms shall be for two years, with the terms expiring on June 30th of the applicable year. The terms shall be staggered in such a way that, where possible, the terms of members representing a specific group do not expire simultaneously.
(5) The council shall consist of not more than twenty-three members, as follows:
(a) The governor shall appoint at least one representative from each of the following: The department, the office of financial management, the department of social and health services, the department of health, the student achievement council, and the state board for community and technical colleges;
(b) One representative from the office of the superintendent of public instruction, to be appointed by the superintendent of public instruction;
(c) The governor shall appoint seven leaders in early childhood education, with at least one representative with experience or expertise in one or more of the areas such as the following: The K-12 system, family day care providers, and child care centers with four of the seven governor's appointees made as follows:
(i) The head start state collaboration office director or the director's designee;
(ii) A representative of a head start, early head start, migrant/seasonal head start, or tribal head start program;
(iii) A representative of a local education agency; and
(iv) A representative of the state agency responsible for programs under section 619 or part C of the federal individuals with disabilities education act;
(d) Two members of the house of representatives, one from each caucus, and two members of the senate, one from each caucus, to be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate, respectively;
(e) Two parents, one of whom serves on the department's parent advisory group, to be appointed by the governor;
(f) One representative of the private-public partnership created in RCW
, to be appointed by the partnership board;
(g) One representative designated by sovereign tribal governments; and
(h) One representative from the Washington federation of independent schools.
(6) The council shall be cochaired by one representative of a state agency and one nongovernmental member, to be elected by the council for two-year terms.
(7) The council shall appoint two members and stakeholders with expertise in early learning to sit on the technical working group created in section 2, chapter 234, Laws of 2010.
(8) Each member of the board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW
and reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of the board in accordance with RCW
(9)(a) The council shall convene an early achievers review subcommittee to provide feedback and guidance on strategies to improve the quality of instruction and environment for early learning and provide input and recommendations on the implementation and refinement of the early achievers program. The review conducted by the subcommittee shall be a part of the annual progress report required in RCW
. At a minimum the review shall address the following:
(i) Adequacy of data collection procedures;
(ii) Coaching and technical assistance standards;
(iii) Progress in reducing barriers to participation for low-income providers and providers from diverse cultural backgrounds, including a review of the early achievers program's rating tools, quality standard areas, and components, and how they are applied;
(iv) Strategies in response to data on the effectiveness of early achievers program standards in relation to providers and children from diverse cultural backgrounds;
(v) Status of the life circumstance exemption protocols; and
(vi) Analysis of early achievers program data trends.
(b) The subcommittee must include consideration of cultural linguistic responsiveness when analyzing the areas for review required by (a) of this subsection.
(c) The subcommittee shall include representatives from child care centers, family child care, the early childhood education and assistance program, contractors for early achievers program technical assistance and coaching, tribal governments, the organization responsible for conducting early achiever[s] program ratings, and parents of children participating in early learning programs, including working connections child care and early childhood education and assistance programs. The subcommittee shall include representatives from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
(10) The department shall provide staff support to the council.
2015 3rd sp.s. c 7 § 16;
2012 c 229 § 589;
2011 c 177 § 2.
2010 c 234 § 3;
2010 c 12 § 1;
2007 c 394 § 3.
2015 3rd sp.s. c 7:
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Effective date
2012 c 229 §§ 101, 117, 401, 402, 501 through 594, 601 through 609, 701 through 708, 801 through 821, 902, and 904:
See note following RCW
2011 c 177:
"The legislature finds that to fully comply with requirements in section 642B of the federal head start act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 9837b, regarding state advisory council membership, Washington must amend existing law to reflect necessary changes in early learning advisory council membership in accordance with the federal requirement.
Accordingly, the purpose of this act is to specify four of the governor's appointees as permanent members on the early learning advisory council to comply with state advisory council requirements as follows: The head start state collaboration office director or a designee; a representative of a head start, early head start, migrant/seasonal head start, or tribal head start program; a representative of a local education agency; and a representative of the state agency responsible for programs under section 619 or part C of the federal individuals with disabilities education act. This act also revises the categories of groups from which the governor may appoint additional representatives as members of the council." [
2011 c 177 § 1.
2010 c 234:
"The department of early learning, the superintendent of public instruction, and thrive by five's joint early learning recommendations to the governor, and the quality education council's January 2010 recommendations to the legislature both suggested that a voluntary program of early learning should be included within the overall program of basic education. The legislature intends to examine these recommendations and Attorney General Opinion Number 8 (2009) through the development of a working group to identify and recommend a comprehensive plan." [
2010 c 234 § 1.
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2007 c 394:
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text: HealthTrio's innovations are protected by its extensive patent portfolio, which numbers 19 issued United States patents with 623 issued claims and 23 allowed claims; 12 patents issued in other countries with 204 issued claims and 10 allowed claims; 8 pending patent applications in the United States; and 9 pending foreign patent applications.HealthTrio is represented in the lawsuit by attorneys from Dallas' Skiermont Puckett LLP and Denver's Sheridan Ross PC. The lawsuit is HealthTrio, LLC, v. Aetna, Inc., ActiveHealth Management, Inc., and Medicity, Inc., Civil Action No. 1:12-CV-03229 (COD). HealthTrio is requesting monetary damages as well as an order permanently enjoining the defendants from continuing the alleged infringement. About HealthTrio, LLC Dr. Malik M. Hasan, a board-certified neurologist, founded HealthTrio to modernize and improve health care management, building on his years of experience in the fields of medicine, managed care, and health care informatics. HealthTrio's focus on developing cutting-edge connectivity solutions lead to the development of its ground-breaking portfolio of health care solutions that empower consumers to take control of their health and make better choices to improve outcomes and decrease cost. About Dr. Malik Hasan Dr. Hasan, co-inventor of the patents-in-suit and founder and CEO of HealthTrio, is a pioneer and innovator in the U.S. health care industry. A former practicing neurologist who immigrated to the United States in the early 1970s, Dr. Hasan is a certified member of the American Association of Electromyography and Electrodiagnosis and a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He has served on numerous national commissions related to improvements to the U.S. health care system and industry. Dr. Hasan maintained his private practice until July 1992, while concurrently overseeing the administration of QualMed, later HealthNet, the HMO he founded in 1985, since its inception. HealthNet is the only successful, publicly traded national health plan in the country founded by an individual without sponsorship from any existing major insurance companies, hospital systems, federal grants or loans, or venture capital firm funding. For more information on the lawsuit filed by HealthTrio, inquiries may be directed to Donald Puckett, 214-978-6600, http://www.skiermontpuckett.com. SOURCE Skiermont Puckett LLP


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/// Live: RIM's New CEO Acknowledges It Is Time for Change
RIM is set for yet another tough chat with investors following another lower-than-expected earnings report and several executive departures . However, unlike in past calls, RIM says it won't be giving any specific guidance for the current quarter. The call is just getting under way. AllThingsD will provide live coverage. 2:04 pm : Call just getting started. We're still hearing about forward looking statements and risk factors. 2:05 pm : CEO Thorsten Heins takes over the call. "I've been the CEO of RIM for just over 10 weeks now," Heins said, noting that he has spent most of that time meeting with various stakeholders and reviewing the company. "I did my own reality check." "It is now every clear to me that substantial change is what RIM needs," Heins said, striking a different tone than when he initially took the helm. Plans to refocus on enterprise market, noting RIM has been late to the "bring your own device" trend, but says RIM is committed to regaining lost share. BlackBerry won't try to be all things to all people, Heins said, saying it won't be focusing on all areas of the consumer market, including media services. 2:09 pm : Heins says RIM will pull back on various consumer services that it had tried to build over the last couple of years. "As a result we will be looking at ways to scale back these activities," he said. 2:10 pm : Heins notes competitive pressure continues to increase as the company lacks products at the high-end, including support for next-generation LTE networks.
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Among a sea of carpeting and wood flooring sameness, a collection of products at SURFACES here in Las Vegas stands out. These offerings on display do not fit into neat little categories, but here are some of the themes from this year's show that are making a lasting impression: sustainable products, high-performance stains and mortars, and cool but affordable tiles. Here are some other buzz-worthy products from SURFACES.
Stone Peak: Ceramic tiles featuring the manufacturer's Active clean air and antibacterial technology are able to clean the air from harmful organic and inorganic substances, eliminate bacteria, and promote self-cleaning. The tiles feature titanium dioxide, which acts as a photocatalyst in the presence of light. It's available on a handful of the manufacturer's products in a limited number of lighter shades. www.stonepeakceramics.com.
Nigel Maynard is senior editor, products, at BUILDER magazine. Follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/products_hound.


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Okay, so i am about 37 weeks pregnant.. i have had the WORST pregnancy EVER! i have been in the hospital a total of 16 times. at 15 weeks pregnant, my appendix ruptured and they had to do immidiate surgery.. i was told that my son would not make it because of the trama, he made it! I kept having complications from the surgery and was admitted back into the hospital many times.. i kept getting dehydrated and at at 32-33 weeks had to have a at home nurse from Alere come and put in an IV and a Zofran pump into my belly.. well after two days of the pump, i had an allergic reaction.. JOY... anyways, i am at my witts end with the throwing up, and constant going into the hospital... i took Castor oil with some juice tonight, no affects yet... but i was reading online about it, and i seen someone say that it can cause still birth????? i am freaking out!!!!! please help me....
Whoah mama. Please take a few deep breaths and try to calm down. It's going to be OK. :)
A lot of the medical info on the internet is all about worst case scenarios. Many midwives will offer castor oil as a means to nudge labor into starting, usually when the mom is closer to 40 weeks or beyond. The main ill effect I've heard about is that it gives the mom cramping and diarrhea and she is uncomfortable for a while. It's not likely to put you into labor if your body and the baby aren't ready.
You have been through a lot with this pregnancy. I would say call your care provider in the morning, tell her about the castor oil, but more importantly tell her how you're feeling. There may be other comfort measures you can use to help get you through these last few weeks. Do you have good support lined up for the birth?
Hang in there mama.
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I personally discourage moms from using castor oil since it's not going to start labor if your body wasn't ready to do it anyway. It may also cause severe cramping and diarrhea that can lead to a lot of unnecessary discomfort and dehydration. Some people take it and are fine. You don't need to freak out, you will likely be fine. My suggestion to you is to drink lots of water, preferably Smart water since that will help restore electrolytes. If you do start getting cramps or diarrhea, you should contact your ob or midwife so they can monitor you for dehydration and to help you tell whether the cramps are intestinal cramps or uterine contractions.
On a side note, I was also extremely allergic to Zofran, though they gave me the tablet version. The first tablet worked like a charm for about 30 minutes and I thought I would finally get relief from being sick all the time...then 30 mins later it made my throat swell shut, talk about scary. Having HG, I know how rough it is to be sick throughout your whole pregnancy, but just remember that you are so close to the finish line and then your body will finally start the healing process with a cute little baby in tow. One last suggestion is to stay aware of your emotional state and to discuss postpartum depression with your caregiver. Women with HG and other pregnancy illnesses are at a higher risk for a diagnosis of PPD (and depression during pregnancy). Take a nice relaxing shower with music playing, a nap, a short walk, anything that doesn't require thinking. You need to let your body and mind relax. You've had a rough pregnancy and that can cause emotions to run wild and your mind to race. Anxiety is no fun. I hope you can find some peace in these last days of your pregnancy and I hope your body starts to regulate after the birth of your little one. Good luck and congratulations!
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Clover Montessori International Preschool
For all you parents looking for a preschool that suits your kids, we're hoping to add a little something to aid in your search. Parents of children who attend various preschools on island have filled out a series of questions about the schools for the benefit of the rest of us. We welcome more than one voice on each school since everyone has a different experience, so please feel free to add in your two cents in the comments.
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Name of the school: Clover Montessori International
Address: 52 Aichi, Ginowan City
Phone: 098-892-2168
Website: www.e-cmi.net
Ages Accepted: 2-6 (Montessori program; after school care up to age 10)
Ages of Your Kid(s) in this School: 2.5
Where is this school located? Ginowan City, just off route 330
What is the current number of students? There are currently 14 in my son's class (2 to 3 year olds); the max for his class is 16. The Montessori program is open to children aged 1-6 years, there is an after school program for children up to 10 yrs, and an "extended care" option as well.
Is enrollment open/year-round enrollment or per semester? Year round, based on availability.
Does my child have to be potty-trained to attend? No
Can I bring my child in for a pre-enrollment visit? Yes. Their trial is three 90 minute sessions. We went 3 consecutive days from 9:30-11am (though they asked me to pack him a lunch and come later for the 3rd trial day "so he can eat with his friends")
Days and hours
What are the school's hours? 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (including after-care hours). School day is 9-3:30; pick-up is between 3:30-4:00 p.m.
Is the school on a Japanese or American schedule? Japanese, though American/"Western" Holidays are introduced in class. They are closed Dec. 25, and (for 2011) there is a holiday break Dec. 28-Jan 4
How flexible is the school with pickup and drop-off times? You can drop-off your child anytime after they open for no additional charge, pick-up is between 3:30 and 4pm. Past 4pm, they charge 100 yen/10 minutes
What are the registration fees? One time payment of 30,000 yen includes all assessment fees & insurance, etc.
What are the tuition fees? Varies by age and program. *You can choose to enroll your child 1, 3, or 5 days/week for Montessori or anywhere from 1-5 days for extended care! Tuition for the school program ranges from 6,400 yen for 1 day/week 12 month olds, to 40,000 yen for 5 days/week for 2-6 year olds. My son goes 3 days/week from about 8-3:30 and we pay 25,200 per month.
If any, what are the assessment and school supplies fees? They will provide a supplies list for parents to buy (it is very reasonable—you probably have most of it already, and virtually everything can be found at the 100 Yen shop).
Are any discounts offered for referrals, siblings, volunteering, working there, etc.? 10% discount on both registration and on tuition for siblings.
Is there a late-pickup fee? 100 yen per 10 minutes, past 4pm
How and when does the school require payment (in yen, dollars, etc.)? Yen, no later than the 20th of each month.
Parent Involvement and Interaction
Does the school encourage spontaneous visits from parents? Observation is permitted, but if you want to "sit in" for an extended period they prefer it be scheduled to avoid crowding/conflicts etc.
How do you communicate with parents? I see other parents at school events and at pick-up/drop-off times. The students are predominantly Japanese (I think there may be 4 or 5 Western kids total). All the other parents I've met are very nice and patient with me and my limited Japanese ☺
Is there a daily report or other process for informing parents of what children did during the day (naps, BMs, snacks, etc.)? Each child has a notebook which travels in his/her backpack daily; teachers write about his/her day and include temps, BMs, how they ate, what he/she did that day etc. Kids are also weighed and measured monthly.
Are there parent/teacher conferences? Yes, annually, but parents can schedule a meeting if they feel the need. Report cards are twice per year.
Classroom Structure and Size
How are the kids grouped? By age, generally.
What's the teacher-child ratio in each group? There are at least 2 teachers in each class and assistants who help out when/where needed. The youngest children (6 months-1 year) have 4 staff at all times. Also, the director, Mrs. Sesoko, is very active in the classrooms.
How many full-time teachers do you have? 2 per class, one English speaker and one Japanese speaker. How many assistants? There are several assistants (I'm not sure exactly how many). They seem to work in all the classes at various times, as needed. All the teachers and assistants at Clover know my son by name and he is happy and excited to see whoever greets us at the door each day.
What is the school's educational philosophy? It is Montessori. Is the school program developmentally-based or does it have an academic focus? Both. Clover is a Montessori, so developmental needs and abilities are very much a part of the program (especially for the younger students). However, this school is designed to teach English as a second Language to Japanese children (though they welcome everyone), so academic focus on language and related skills are emphasized.
Is there a playground for the children to play on? No. However, they do take walks daily, and have a P.E. instructor come to the school weekly (he brings a variety of equipment for exercise/play). They also go to local parks and have water play in the parking lot during summer months (my son loves this).
What do the children do on any given day? The weekly schedule includes various activities related to the following learning areas: Reading & Communication, Practical Life (self care, etc), P.E., Language & Phonics, Math, Sensorial Activity, Culture Science & Geography, Music & Creative Art, Show and Tell/ "Fun Day" and Story Telling (English and Japanese stories, alternating weekly. Parent volunteers come and read too).
Are there extracurricular activities or field trips? Yes! There are regular local field trips (as described above) as well as day trips to tour (for example) the Fire Station on KAB, Torii Beach Family outings, Easter egg hunts, school fundraisers and more. The school has 3 passenger vans at its disposal. A parent is generally asked to accompany kids on major outings.
How does the school discipline children? Discussion of the infraction & redirection with positive alternatives, teachers will "give a break" to a student acting out if absolutely necessary, but not isolate them in a "time out" as someone always sits with the child until they are ready to re-join the group.
How does the school comfort children? The staff at Clover is exceptionally caring and sweet. They give high-fives, hugs, and will hold/comfort an upset tot as necessary.
Final Comments or Observations about the School: We feel so fortunate to have found this school. I came across it during an online search (it is not listed in the English Oki telephone book). We were welcomed to visit, and the director spent a solid hour with me answering questions and asking questions about our goals/expectations, as well as how our son learns, plays and communicates etc. The combination of English and Japanese is perfect for our Tot; his peers are native speakers, but they are all learning together in English. Tot has never been in daycare or any out-of-home program, but we have not had a single concern with Clover from day one. The teachers are caring, supportive and communicative and (the biggest indicator) Tot is excited to go to school every morning, and he's all smiles when I pick him up.
FYI: The school does have a catering service that will provide lunch & a snack (Japanese food) for 270 yen per day. Advance notice is required, but you can choose to use the service as desired.
Also, there is an extensive photo gallery on the CMI website which shows school activities and pictures from various outings and events.
Directions: CMI is off of route 330, between 130 and 34. From KAB gate1: Take 58 South to 130 (just past Lester, there is a left lane on-ramp). Then go right (south) on 330, but get into the LEFT lane because after you pass MCAS Futenma back gate you'll have to turn left to stay on 330. Continue on 330 thru several lights (past the Ginowan City offices etc). Look for a "McDonald's in 2.2km" sign atop a bldg on the right. The turn for CMI is 0.9 kilometers from this sign! There is a light, and Ginowan Elementary School is on the right corner, a Kumon & a Pizza LA are directly across the street and there is a single pedestrian overpass just beyond the stoplight. Turn right here, and right again at the first alley (the color of the pavement changes at the turn). Look left; the school is the bottom floor of an apartment building. See map #22 in the 2010 Oki yellow pages (on route 330 find "G.S. Elementary"—it's on the corner).
Address: Dai 2 Marusei Mansion 1F, 5-2 Aichi, Ginowan City.
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Hey I would like to put my kids into this school, it seems like a great school. My kids only know English and are American. Would this school be a good choice? My oldest is 4 and my youngest is 2 going on to be 3. How much would I pay monthly if I wanted them to go 3-5 days a week? I tried to calculate but i don't think I did it right. Any advice would be very helpfulCeleste
March 25, 2016
Hey All!
We are PCSing to Oki this summer. I have a four year old and two year old. This school came recommended from a friend who was stationed in Oki previously. I didn't know how to go about getting more information and possibly starting the registration process, or if I should just wait until I get there? We'll arrive in early June.
Thanks so much!Jonel
October 13, 2014
My daughter has been in clover for a year and we LOVE it. No regrets. She is thriving here. The tuition has raised since the first post, but nothing too much. I have such a love for the teachers and staff. She recently moved up a class and still loves her classmates and teachers. We will be so sad to leave this school when we PCS. We live on Kinser and although the drive can sometimes be a pain, it's well worth it. Traffic is always hit and miss.Julie
July 28, 2014
My original plans were to put my sons in a completely immersive japanese school. We hired a translator and toured our top picks for Japanese schools, only to find these programs are full; registration requires 6months+ advanced payment and enrollment AND they have a limited number of slots per class for foreign students (<3 foreign students per class of 20). So, (sadly) we had to resort to more "Americanized" programs…. We toured Santa Monica, Kuwae, American and Clover. Without hesitation my husband and I settled on Clover for my 3 and 1yr old. I couldn't be happier with the decision. The program is both fun and educational. My 3 yr old is perfecting his English literacy, and yet still learning Japanese through interaction with his classmates. The classroom is abundant with well organized (educational/developmental toys) and the curriculum is well structured. Simply put, it was love at first sight. The teachers are excellent (firm, loving and extremely invested in their children). The principal runs very tight ship, having a noticeable presence throughout the school. The parent- teacher interaction is FABULOUS. I would HIGHLY recommend touring. The staff is bilingual making it VERY easy to schedule a visit.Amy
May 25, 2013
this is a good school. you should definitely check it out …i wish I found this school when i first got here…visit as many schools as you could and decide which one is the best for you. don't assume any school is good just based on other's reviews. my son was in another two schools before this one, and those are also recommended by ppl. however, I regret that I enrolled him to those schools. he could have had a much better experience if i had enrolled him here.car dummies
October 22, 2012
I was the author of the original post for CMI, and I am happy to see such positive comments! Now, both my kids attend part time (I arrived on island 35 weeks pregnant!) so my wee girl is now 17 months and in 2 days a week, and My 3.5 yr old is still 3days per week. If we could "swing" having them there more often, we would! Both kiddies absolutely love being there. And the staff is again, and stll, wonderful. I'd recommend this school to anyone with littles! Oh, and we live in Yomitan! It's worth the drive, for my babies. 🙂Min
January 14, 2013
I am looking to enroll our 2,5 y/o, however, I was wonderigf how academic they are? It seems that most schools who are patronized by Americans are extremely academic, and focus less on interaction through play. Thanks!M
January 11, 2016
Overall, I have been extremely pleased with the academic/social balance at Clover. I toured several other 'schools' that specialized in programs for American children. Unfortunately, the majority had LITTLE to NO ACADEMIC component. At another extreme, I toured a very expensive school- one that boasted a beautifully renovated space and offered a number of extra-circulars…. but, while on tour, I discovered the classroom atmosphere was cold, the educational component seemed militant (lecture & "recite after me") and the administrative staff was removed from the classroom (principal couldn't recall the name(s) of the assistant teacher). After touring 4 schools, I was completely disheartened… that is, until I found Clover. Meeting the principal and touring the school was an 'AHA moment'. The Clover curricula is research based, provides clear lesson plans and academic goals that are developmentally appropriate. Despite the rigorous academics the program still maintains daily play activities (both structured and free-play). Still, culturally there is a greater emphasis on academics in Japan- comparing year-end performance goals, the clover curricula is approx 1-2 years advanced our previous stateside program. Despite the challenging curriculum, the teachers make it fun- incorporating crafts, games etc. My son loves school- he comes home laughing (with crafts in hands) singing songs in Japanese and English, eager to tell me about his day. Perhaps most importantly, is that in my absence- the teacher(s) care deeply for my child's growth and well-being.amy
December 17, 2015
WHAT ABOUT SECURITY? aRE DOORS LOCKED FROM OUTSIDERS ?
iS THERE STAFF TO STOP PEOPLE FROM WALKING THROUGH THE HALLS?
IS THEIR VIDEO BEING RECORDED OF EACH CLASS ROOM? SO I CAN REVIEW IF I THINK THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY CHILD?amelia
January 11, 2016
Once classes begin main doors are locked to outsiders, only access would be through the school's main office. Only students and staff are permitted to walk the "halls". The facility is operated as a Montessori school (rather than daycare) likewise, there is no video recording/broadcasting of lessons. Each classroom is staffed with a teacher and several assistant teachers. And, if there was a problem with your child (for instance illness) your child's teacher would contact you directly.amy
January 21, 2016
The drop-off/pick-up entrance is unlocked during pickup and drop off times. No IDs are checked at pickup and there is no check-in/check-out process. The doors are locked at other times and the admin office is opened. There has been times that I've been there where there are no staff at the front and technically anyone can go to where the children are. The perception is that Japan is safe and therefore certain safety measures are relaxed but i think the safety of our child/children is a personal judgment. People will be people. There is good and bad everywhere. There are no cameras in the school. Many of the staffs are hired in other countries and brought over to Japan on work visas. The main teachers are advertised to have degrees in teaching, but because their degrees are from the foreign countries, you would have to be the judge of whether those degrees have value. Personally, i would prefer that cameras are in place to either confirm or dispel any concerns or questions.Hopeful Mom
October 5, 2012
I have to agree with the other reviewers. I recently enrolled my four year old daughter at Clover Montessori and couldn't be happier. It took her a few weeks to adjust and feel comfortable, but now she really enjoys going there. Her teacher, Ms. Marucho, is very sweet and caring. She always greets the kids with open arms and a hug. You can enroll 2,3,4 or 5 days a week. My daughter goes 3 days a week from 9-3:30 and I pay about 25000 yen. I am so glad I found this school!! It is about 20 minutes from Camp Kinser and 10 minutes from Camp Foster's Legion gate.Cathrine
August 30, 2011
I just wanted to put in my thumbs up for this school too. My son was going to a daycare off base and when he turned three, I wanted to put him in a school more geared towards learning. So I set off to look for a school. I went to Japanese preschools first and they were full up. Then I started looking into numerous Montessori schools. Most were great, my experience with one was horrible (Sunshine). But then we found Clover. The director was welcoming. The curriculum was perfect and the teachers showed such caring for my son and his education. Often times, I would stay 15-20 minutes talking with the teacher about my son's progress. I cannot express enough how helpful and caring the staff is. The location of the school and the lack of a playground put me off a bit but like I said, the staff and curriculum was fantastic enough! They do plenty of outside activities..Sarah Dye
October 7, 2011
Is there a lot of American kids? This will be my kid's first time in pre k and I have been searching for one that is the right fit. I think I'm going to take a look at this one. Also how are they at the transition of them going to school and was there a waiting listLindsey
December 10, 2011
There aren't many american kids, more Japanese kids but the teachers all speak english. I would definitely recommend this school. My son went here for quite sometime and just progress so well. The director, Ms Evan is amazing. This school really puts your concerns for your child's education to the forefront. THey have progress reports, I think twice a year and if you have any questions or concerns, all you have to do is ask. They are very open and so accomadating. As for transition, they give you a three day transition period to let him adjust. I dropped my son off at 0830 (school starts at 0900, I think) and picked him up at 1130 for 3 days. There were tears and a bit of wrestling but Ms Evan or any of the teachers will take your child and comfort them. This school is fantastic in every way possible.Sarah Dye


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I am not responsible if you brick your phone, for any bugs in the rom, or if your cat decides to eat your phone because its now full of awesome.This build is very much identical with the official build, u can switch from official and my build without any fear of having to wipe your phone.. the only difference is that i have the build script change the cyanogenmod version to more reflect like a nightly
Known Issues:
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Download rom
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Wipe rom if coming from another rom, u dont have to wipe if ur coming from official kitkat stock rom
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the torrent file only contains the rom, it uses a webseed, code.google.com. u can use this if u ever have to pause to download or such.. u dont have to seed, i dont mind.. but others might like u to
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Monckton makes it up
Guest commentary by Barry R. Bickmore, Brigham Young University
If you look around the websites dedicated to debunking mainstream climate science, it is very common to find Lord Christopher Monckton, 3rd Viscount of Brenchley, cited profusely. Indeed, he has twice testified about climate change before committees of the U.S. Congress, even though he has no formal scientific training. But if he has no training, why has he become so influential among climate change contrarians? After examining a number of his claims, I have concluded that he is influential because he delivers "silver bullets," i.e., clear, concise, and persuasive arguments. The trouble is his compelling arguments are often constructed using fabricated facts. In other words, he makes it up. (Click here to see a number of examples by John Abraham, here for a few by myself, and here for some by Tim Lambert).
Here I'm going to examine some graphs that Lord Monckton commonly uses to show that the IPCC has incorrectly predicted the recent evolution of global atmospheric CO2 concentration and mean temperature. A number of scientists have already pointed out that Monckton's plots of "IPCC predictions" don't correspond to anything the IPCC ever predicted. For example, see comments by Gavin Schmidt (Monckton's response here,) John Nielsen-Gammon (Monckton's response here,) and Lucia Liljegren. Monckton is still happily updating and using the same graphs of fabricated data, so why am I bothering to re-open the case?
My aim is to more thoroughly examine how Lord Monckton came up with the data on his graphs, compare it to what the IPCC actually has said, and show exactly where he went wrong, leaving no excuse for anyone to take him seriously about this issue.
Atmospheric CO2 Concentration
By now, everyone who pays any attention knows that CO2 is an important greenhouse gas, and that the recent increase in global average temperature is thought to have been largely due to humans pumping massive amounts of greenhouse gases (especially CO2) into the atmosphere. The IPCC projects future changes in temperature, etc., based on projections of human greenhouse gas emissions. But what if those projections of greenhouse gas emissions are wildly overstated? Lord Monckton often uses graphs like those in Figs. 1 and 2 to illustrate his claim that "Carbon dioxide is accumulating in the air at less than half the rate the UN had imagined."
Figure 1. Graph of mean atmospheric CO2 concentrations contrasted with Monckton's version of the IPCC's "predicted" values over the period from 2000-2100. He wrongly identifies the concentrations as "anomalies." Taken from the Feb. 2009 edition of Lord Monckton's "Monthly CO2 Report."
Figure 2. Graph of mean atmospheric CO2 concentrations contrasted with Monckton's version of the IPCC's "predicted" values over the period from Jan. 2000 through Jan. 2009. Taken from the Feb. 2009 edition of Lord Monckton's "Monthly CO2 Report."
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Nature Spirits Personal Message for You-- This is a private or couple experience where Tobias will listen to the Nature Spirits and they will direct us to a place for you to receive a personal message about your Souls Journey. 2-4 hrs.
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Through over 17 years of exploring this area we know many hidden places to go on our explorations.
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Airport Mesa -- beautiful 360 degree views of the Sedona area. This is a popular place because of ease of access. We will take you to a private place to experience this extraordinary place.
Views from top & Ancient Pine and rare snow at Airport Mesa
Here's a few samples of walks available:
Coffe Pot Rock Evening Sunset Walk -- this is a famous landmark in west Sedona. While in town you may hear of the restaurant by that name. We will walk across large red rock flat areas, gentle incline on well traveled paths, and up to an amazing vantage point of the valleys below to watch the sunset play on the red rocks.
Path at Cathedral Rock & Sedona Pine
Cathedral Rock -- this is also one of the famous landmarks here in Sedona. We will have a gentle walk through a (usually) dry stream bed and up over large areas of flat red rock as we approach the 'Cathedral'. We will find some serene spots that will allow us the quiet and reflection that this spot offers.
Slide Rock Evening Walk -- Slide Rock is one of the most famous spots in Sedona. Oak Creek has carved amazing natural formations into the solid red rock itself. We will go for an evening walk in this ancient carved stone garden after the crowds have left. There's a stillness at sunset that gives a whole different experience of calm, of peace, of timelessness in this canyon.
The Stream is the Master Artist of Red Rock carvings! & Sedona Sunset
Native American Ruins -- There are several accessible Native American Ruins in the area. Some are maintained by the Park Service and some are hidden away.
Oak Creek: There are many walking trails up in Oak Creek Canyon, this is not so much 'Red Rock Vistas' but foliage & hiking by the creek.
West Fork in Oak Creek
Hopi Adventure
The space on the Hopi Mesas is still very mysterious and reality can be very fluid. These are custom designed adventure trips for those that feel drawn to it. It could be just for you, or you and a friend or a very small group. We would have no specific agenda except to visit and see what happens and let Spirit guide us. Some people experience magical openings into other times and dimensions and trickster 'Heyoka' spirits cleverly guiding them. If you feel drawn to the Hopi Lands Tobias will customize and allow Spirit to guide us on a personalized, private mystical vision quest. 2 day adventure. Click Here for article 'How the Hopi create their World.'
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Private visit to Anazazi Ruins- We will bring you to seldom visited ruins of the Anazazi's. The guardian spirits of these ruins are particular about who they allow to visit these timeless spirit places. If you feel drawn to this we will customize a private visit for you. Most likely there is a message for you from these ancient guardians. 4-6hrs.
Wupatki Ruins -- These ruins are outside of Flagstaff, about 35mi from Sedona. On our way to the ruins we'll see an ancient volcanic flow. The ruins themselves are relatively untouched. They are open to the public and maintained by the park service and there is still a spirit of the Ancient Ones -- the Anazazi that pervades the area. We will sit in a 'Kiva', walk the paths, and try to imagine looking through the eyes of the Anazazi who lived here. 1/2 day. For a description of a personal experience in these ruins click here.
Details: The Sedona Nature Walks normally last between 2-4 hrs and are scheduled for either morning or afternoon. We can also customize trips. Call us for details.
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What to wear: Whatever footwear you are comfortable in when you go for a walk. A hat, sunglasses and layered clothing depending on season.
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After a day by Oak Creek in Sedona, sitting in a chair with my feet in the water, hopping on the rocks, sharing blackberries with a skunk and swimming --I received a message from what felt like Mother Earth herselfan easy way to heal ourselves and the planet.
The word 'appreciate' according to Webster's new universal unabridged dictionary means:
1. to value, to esteem...2. to recognize gratefully...3. to increase the price...4. to be fully or sensitively aware...
Shamans use a technique called 'gazing' to expand themselves and connect with deeper aspects of the world around them. This happens naturally whenever we slow down and enter the "Be still and know that I am God" space. Most of us naturally do this as kids, often while playing in nature, when we get absorbed in something that fully captures our attention and we become one with it, merge with it. Patanjali, the 11th century mystic-saint in his sutra teachings called this 'making samyana' on an object or idea. It meant to become one - merged with the object or idea and yogic powers would then open up with this perfect attention - merging.
As I sat and allowed my attention to expand while at the same time becoming more focused and relaxed, I saw-felt how when we love - 'appreciate' - feel gratitude for Nature, we actually lift nature up in vibratory rate. Our love-gratitude-appreciation energy actually infuses the plants, the rocks, the water, the very air around us. We feed them with our Love (God's Love). We are the God seeds, we are the 'made in God's image' creatures-creators that can be the vehicles for Divine Energy.
"The seed of God is in us...Pear seeds grow into pear trees,hazel seeds into hazel trees,and God seeds into God."--Meister Eckhardt (12th century Christian mystic)
The plants, rocks, water around us get 'excited' by ourlove. The same way an electron gets excited by heat energy and speeds up. Love is the highest energy form in the created universe, it excites everything. The plants, rocks, water, the air - subtle ether feed off of our Love. They want to play with us, they want to share, dacne, exchange energy with us. When we give them our attention they notice, when we give them our love they dance.
And then they automatically want to give back to us in the form(s) of beauty they create.
Nature is the most chaotic, rambunctious, dis-organized system there is. Look at the fallen logs, the leaves, the 'dirt', the plants trying to grow through rocks, the rains washing 'away' the earth etc. Yet there is a perfect Order running through-out all of it. No matter how hard we try to imitate her, build aquariums with millions of gallons of water, try to recreate 'natural' zoos, try to 'landscape' our yards --we never even get close to the beauty of what Mother Nature does easily, naturally. We instinctively are awed by Nature's grandeur and beauty. We feel the majesty of the creative force just behind the vista of Nature. A friend of mine once told me that when taking an Alaskan cruise, just sitting on his balcony watching the mountains, the water, the sky...he 'broke open' and started to sob...just from the overwhelming beauty of the pristine, wild, free nature he was seeing.
This is the power, the gift, the efforless love that Nature can share with us.If we let Her.Sitting there by the creek Mother Earth said to me:
"There is no 'work' involved with 'appreciating' Me. Just come out into my spaces and Love me, enjoy me, drink me, breathe me, sense me. It will fill you back up. And you will 'save' Me as well. Your Love for the trees, the streams, the rocks, the animals will feed them and keep them safe. Your appreciation of me will 'appreciate' me, will lift me up in vibratory rate, will strengthen me and I will be able to give you more of my beauty and love in return."-------------------------
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Crystal Township home damaged in fire after lightning strike
By Kelli Ameling • Last Updated 2:29 pm on Thursday, July 05, 2012
CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP – Minor damage was done to a Crystal home this morning after lightening struck a water line.
The Crystal Township Fire Department was dispatched to Smith Street near Crystal Lake for a structure fire at 4:37 a.m.
"We think it was lightening," said Fire Chief Lonny Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick believes lightening struck a water line and caught some duct work on fire, but very little damage was done to the house.
"We got there quick enough," said Fitzpatrick, noting some laminate damage was sustained.
Firefighters also checked under the house to make sure there was not an extension of the fire. No one was hurt in the fire.
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I know its sounds odd, but I am having a seriously hard time trying to find out if my strands are fine or coarse. I'm also trying to figure out what porosity I have. I have tried all the test. My hair is then when held to the light, but doesn't break easily. It can hold hairstyles. However, my hair feels thin and baby soft. I also tried to do a porosity test. When I ran my fingers up my hair, it seemed to catch and was almost sticky. However, when I put my hair in a bowl of water it stayed floating. My hair also has a dry, frizzy, straw type look. Could this be because I am using the wrong ingredients?
I feel like a protein treatment might help, but if my hair is overly porous I would hate to hurt it.
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This is the same with any salesperson in any field. There is always a "new guy". There is always the "professional" salesman who can sell anything no matter what it is or how little he knows about it.
I like the quiet old guys sitting on a stool in the corner. Sometimes it takes a little work to get them going, but they are usually the ones to know.


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At default settings there are a rather boring error screen for 404 page not found. I will here show have to change the settings to make it possible to have your own design.
Navigate to the web site you are going to configure in IIS and choose Error Pages. Then click Edit Feature settings... and choose Detailed Errors.
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TNA will tape six PPVs next week at the Impact Zone, which will be the final events in the facility. They have reached out to several former faces about coming in.
A number of women were contacted about a Knockouts PPV but turned it down, including Awesome Kong, Traci Brooks, Roxxi and Angelina Love. Shelly Martinez, who worked as Salinas with LAX, said online that no one contacted her for the show.
offer them more money
Tna doesn't offer the big bucks like wwe does
Just sad. Dixie need to listen to te fans.
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South America
Deserts of South America: The Atacama
The Atacama is the driest place on earth.
The Atacama is a narrow desert, facing the sea, with the Andes mountains and a high plateau called the altiplano at its back. The Atacama is absolute desert: dead landscape that has endured years, decades or centuries without rain. Most water comes from high in the Andes mountains. The people of the Atacama Desert - the 'Atacameños' - depend on mountain-foot oases, springs and marshes along the Río Loa, or in the deep quebradas or ravines that cut into the western slopes of the Andes. Above 3000 metres, the puna grasslands provide some sparse pasture for animals.
|Río Loa, the only river to cross the Atacama Desert; taken near Calama, Chile. Photo: Guy Wenborne.
|The despoblado ('depopulated zone'), between Copiapó and Chañaral, Atacama Desert, Chile
Photo: Guy Wenborne.
People of the Atacama
This extreme environment has an extraordinary human history. Ancient hunters sought wild guanaco (a llama-like animal) along the quebradas and up in the puna. Imperial powers - Tiwanaku, Inka and Spanish - established outposts to exploit the mineral deposits of the desert. Later, it was home to the salitreras or pampinos - nitrate miners living in the heart of the desert.
|Valle de la Luna ('Valley of the Moon'), Los Flamencos National Reserve, Chile: one of the driest places on earth. Photo: Jaime Plaza van Roon.
|Puna grassland, Lago Chungara; Payachatas volcanoes, northern Chile. Photo: Fernando Maldonado Roi.
Extreme coast
Hardly any drinking water, no firewood and no plants except reeds and a few cactuses. Could you live on the Atacama coast?
Around 9000 years ago, fishermen established permanent camps at the mouths of major valleys on the northern Atacama coast. They lived in a kind of oasis, relying entirely on the sea. They used seaweed for fuel and got drinking water from springs fed by camanchaca (coastal fogs). Although the Atacama coast is rich in seafood, getting it was not easy. The shoreline is steep and difficult, with deep water just offshore. Rafts allowed people to hunt seals and whales. Fishing lines, trolling hooks and harpoons were used for deep-water fish.
The Chinchorro, 4000-7000 BP
The Chinchorro were fishermen, living in villages on the Atacama coast. They are best known for their collective graves: groups of people were buried together, covered with reed matting. These were no ordinary burials. The Chinchorro made elaborate artificial mummies: the earliest in the world, predating even those in Egypt.
Desert caravans and trade
How can you escape the limitations of an extreme desert environment? Why not specialise in long-distance trade, and control the transport of exotic goods?
As a pack-animal, the llama opened up a new world of possibilities for remote desert communities. Caravans with strings of pack llamas criss-crossed the Atacama Desert from about 500 AD onwards, travelling from the coast to the Bolivian altiplano plateau, high in the mountains. The desert caravans made oasis communities like San Pedro de Atacama very rich. But they also opened the desert to outside influences and new risks.
The Inka
Deserts are marginal in more than one way. The Atacama is a precarious environment. Its people also found themselves on the edge of Inka and Spanish empires. The Inka had heard about valuable minerals in the Atacama. In 1470 AD, their armies moved into the desert, seizing wells and travelling routes, and building fortresses to control the oases. They set about reorganising the desert, creating the Kollasuyu province of Tawantinsuyu (the Inka Empire). First, they set up work taxes, or mit'a, to provide labour for road building, and copper mining, and to work state farms. Then, they increased agricultural production, building hundreds of hectares of terraced fields, to feed the growing population of state labourers. Sometimes they transplanted entire populations, creating settlements of mitimaqkuna or 'colonists'.
Less than a century after the armies of the Inka entered the Atacama, Spanish conquistadors attacked the desert pueblos.
Extremes contains further stories and archaeological artefacts relating to the changing world of the South American deserts.


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The Annual Hometown Heroes Dinner is being held by the American Red Cross this week. According to the Red Cross the 'Hometown Heroes' event came from their "desire to develop an event that is closely related to the mission of the American Red Cross – responding in times of emergency." The dinner hopes to honor the "longstanding tradition of heroism by recognizing local individuals who have made a difference through their individual acts of courage."
And this year they'll be honoring a man who embodied true courage and selflessness when he saved the life of another. "Somebody was crying for help. I couldn't just walk away from somebody asking for help." The Retired Sergeant, makes it sound like what he did was a run of the mill response, what anyone would do if they were in his shoes – but the truth is he's a true Hometown Hero.
This time last year, he was driving down Bandley Road when he saw a tractor trailer swerve across the median of I-25 and head right toward him. The semi smashed through a guardrail and was quickly engulfed in flames. "I slowed down and at that point I noticed that the passenger side of the truck was already starting to start on fire and I heard the driver yelling for help," he said. The soldier didn't miss a beat. He jumped out of his car and ran towards the flaming truck. He risked his own safety, his own life, to pull the trapped truck driver out of the fiery wreck, without a doubt saving the man's life.
The soldier credits his military training for his quick actions and still humbly believes he did "something anyone would have done, if they were in my situation."
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Source. Colorado Connection, 'http://www.coloradoconnection.com/news/story.aspx?id=873718#.UUi0tqJJNCM,' Abbie Burke, March 19, 2013.
Source. Red Cross, 'http://www.redcross.org/news/event/Pikes-Peak-Chapter-Hometown-Heroes—Colorado-Springs,' 2013.


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Road trips are always a source of entertainment, from to bus ride to the hotel most are enjoyable. This weekend was no different; we loaded the bus Friday morning to embark on the 7 hour trip to Iona.
Our movie master Ashley Bull, who took the place of former Griff Gina Molfetta, took the animated route this trip with the crowd favorite, Frozen, followed by Monster's University and Despicable Me. Prisoners was also thrown in the mix to keep us on edge and She's the Man gave us all a good laugh. Key take a ways from the movies include:
1. Never go into a situation without back-up (Prisoners)
2. We can do anything a guy's team can do (She's the Man)
3. We all play different roles on the team and without every role we wouldn't be successful (Monster's University)
4. Regardless of time your best friends will be there for you (Frozen).
Between movies coach ran a card circle in the back of the bus where Casey Depauw proved that if dental school doesn't work out she has a future in Vegas.
Like any road trip snacks play a huge roll and it is unanimous that our favorite is by far the giant bag of Swedish Fish and we don't just like Swedish Fish we might actually be in love. Fights have broken out over its location and they are used as a wager on the bus (I'll let you use my pillow if you give me 5 Swedish Fish). This trip also gave us the opportunity to find our teams hidden A cappella talent, seriously watch out for the next season of America's got Talent because all 26 of us can harmonize beautifully.
We were able to celebrate sophomore Taylor Giglio's birthday in the hotel with a custom made Justin Bieber cake…Taylor might have a slight obsession with the pop star. After cake it was time to get some sleep for the first MAAC game of the season.
The first half of the game was a little shaky to say the least, but at half time we were able to regroup and pull it together. After a much better second half we stated MAAC play off with a solid 19-12 win. As we start to prepare for Marist this Wednesday the memories of last year's MAAC championship are fresh in everyone's mind. We know what beating Marist feels like and we are making sure we will get to experience that feeling again this year.
I need to give a huge shout out and thank you to our amazing family and friends. We were seven hours from Buffalo and our parents pulled off a pretty great tailgate from hot dogs right off the grill to hot meatball subs, fresh fruit salad and delicious brownies we had all the bases covered.
Just Keep Re'LAXING,
Alexis Roskovich
I also need to give credit where credit is due to the men's lacrosse team for coining the term "Loring Boardwalk" found in last week's chronicle. Additionally congratulations to the guys for upsetting No. 13 Albany this past week!


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Re: Difference /recurrence equations
On Tuesday, June 25, 2002, at 02:42 AM, Andrew Biggs wrote:
> I'm new to Mathematica and am having trouble with inputting the
> equations I'm looking to solve. I know the basic input of RSolve, but
> can't quite get it. Here's a sample problem, if anyone could show me
> how to input into RSolve I can probably run with the ball after that.
> y(t+2) - 2Y(t+1) + 3Y(1) = 4
> With the part in brackets being a subscript denoting time. I know it
> sounds dumb, but I just don't know the input notatin well enough to
> get a problem typed in correctly, and the Mathematica book is a little
> overwhelming.
> Any help greatly appreciated!
> Andrew
First, load the AddOn RSolve package:
Then apply to your problem. For example, for the given difference
equation and initial conditions {y[0]==0, y[1]==1},
sol=RSolve[ {y[k+2] - 2*y[k+1] + 3*y[k] == 4, y[0]==0, y[1]==1}, y[k], k]
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The case was investigated and prosecuted by officials from the Oregon Tobacco Tax Compliance Task Force, which includes the Oregon Department of State Police, Oregon Department of Justice, and Oregon Department of Revenue. Investigators confirmed that Singh was a central figure in an organized criminal scheme to illegally import untaxed tobacco products from the states of Washington and New Jersey for resale in Oregon. From 2003 to 2006 this scheme evaded $367,085 in tax payments.
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My name is Bjorn, I'm new to the list and to hunting. I'm a rabid fly fisher, I work with clay for a living (potter), and I like to build things out of wood and metal. I just started hunting ducks about 3-4 weeks ago. A good friend took me out to T.M. Goodwin on my first hunt and I've been going out ever since. My kit consits of a 12' jon boat with a 5.5 go-devil on the back, a Rem 870, blue wing teal, coot, and a few florida duck decoys (I'll be adding ringers). I've been hunting the area west of Goodwin, and have been learning lots, thing to do, and things not to do. I've been lurking on the list for a while, and you seem to have a nice group, so I decided to register and introduce myself. I'm not sure what I can contribute at this point, but I sure can learn a lot! :mrgreen:


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House cricket
|House cricket
|Scientific classification
|A. domesticus
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|Acheta domesticus
(Linnaeus, 1758) [1]
Acheta domesticus, commonly called the house cricket, is a cricket most likely native to Southwestern Asia, but has spread worldwide.[2] They are commercially bred as food for pets such as amphibians, arthropods, birds, and reptiles,[3] but can be kept as pets themselves, as has been the case in China and Japan.[4]
The house cricket is typically gray or brownish in color, growing to 16–21 millimetres (0.63–0.83 in) in length. Males and females look similar, but females will have an ovipositor emerging from the rear, around 12 millimetres (0.47 in) long. The ovipositor is brown-black, and is surrounded by two appendages. On females, the cerci are also more prominent.[5]
Life cycle[edit]
House crickets take two to three months to complete their life cycle at 26 to 32 °C (79 to 90 °F). They have no special overwintering stage, but can survive cold weather in and around buildings, and in dumps where heat from fermentation may sustain them. Eggs are deposited in whatever damp substrate is available. Juveniles resemble the adults except for being smaller and wingless.[2]
Human consumption[edit]
House crickets are also farmed in Thailand for human consumption, where they have proven to be more popular than the native cricket species due to their superior taste and texture. They are most commonly eaten as a deep-fried snack [6] and are also sold as a protein powder or protein extract.[7] [8]
|Wikispecies has information related to: Acheta domesticus
- ^ Acheta domesticus at the Encyclopedia of Life
- ^ a b Walker TJ. (2007). "House cricket, Achetus domesticus". Featured Creatures. University of Florida/IFAS.
- ^ Galloway, Vickie (January 1998). "Raising Crickets". Scarabogram. Scarabs: The Bug Society (213): 2–3.
- ^ Kulzer, Louise (March 1998). "House Crickets". Scarabogram. Scarabs: The Bug Society (215): 2–4.
- ^ "Breeding Crickets". Herp Center. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
- ^ http://www.fao.org/docrep/017/i3246e/i3246e.pdf
- ^ http://fortune.com/2014/07/18/bugs-in-your-protein-bar-are-edible-insects-the-next-food-craze/
- ^ http://insecta.maryno.net/?page_id=406
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A comparative study of the medial St Georg Sled and Kinematic total knee arthroplasties. Ten year survivorship
Ackroyd, Christopher E., Whitehouse, Sarah L., Newman, John H., & Joslin, Chris C. (2002) A comparative study of the medial St Georg Sled and Kinematic total knee arthroplasties. Ten year survivorship. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: British Volume, 84(5), pp. 667-672.
We have studied the long-term outcome of 408 primary medial St Georg Sled unicompartmental arthroplasties of the knee and 531 primary Kinematic total knee arthroplasties using survivorship analysis. The operations were performed by a number of surgeons under the supervision of two consultants at one orthopaedic centre. Prospective clinical assessment was carried out before and at 2, 5, 8, 10, 12 and 15 years after operation. Failure was defined as follows: revision or removal of the implant; the presence of moderate or severe pain; or 'worst-case' with all patients lost to follow-up. Cumulative survival rates at ten years were calculated using life tables. The follow-up rate was 97%. At ten years, 25 medial sled arthroplasties and 20 Kinematic knee arthroplasties had been revised. With revision or removal as the survivorship endpoint at ten years there was a success rate of 87.5% for the medial sled and 89.6% for the Kinematic knee arthroplasty. When moderate or severe pain was included these rates became 79.4% for both arthroplasties. There was no statistically significant (p > 0.05) difference between the rates of survival for the two arthroplasties using either of the endpoint criteria. Good or excellent results were recorded for 77.9% of the medial sled knees and 75.1% for the Kinematic knees. The former had 93.8% of cases with a final range of movement in excess of 90 degrees compared with 83.7% for the Kinematic knees (p < 0.01). We conclude that at a single orthopaedic centre in the UK, the St Georg Sled medial compartment arthroplasty for appropriate specific indications offers predictable survivorship at ten years which is comparable with that of the Kinematic total knee arthroplasty.
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Apple responds to the FCC – 11.2 minutes to review an app
Apple responded to the FCC's questions today about the rejection of Google Voice. It's an interesting read, especially for Apple watchers like us. Apple loves secrecy and the letter is surprisingly open and forthright.
The details of why the rejected Google Voice are not all that surprising and will certainly be discussed by everyone endlessly. I am more interested in the review process since we go through it regularly.
In their response, Apple discloses that there are 40 full time reviewers dealing with 8500 new apps and updates per week. If you assume that Apple is neither falling behind nor catching up, that means that they spend 11.2 minutes reviewing each app (40 people working 40 hrs per week processing 8500 items per week – the average wait time of 14 days is not relevant to the calculation of throughput if my recollection of queuing theory is correct).
Apple said that every app is reviewed by two people, so that means that a reviewer has about 5 minutes to review an app. If true, the level of quality in the app store is remarkable since it takes us a lot longer than 5 minutes to QA an update of Phanfare Photon before we send it to Apple. It also means that Apple certainly relies on some degree of automation to test apps and make sure they conform in various ways. For example, I would guess that they check for the use of undocumented frameworks programatically.
Apple also states that they have reviewed about 200,000 apps in a little more than a year. But at 8500 apps per week, they are on a run rate of 442,000 apps per year, so the number of app submissions is accelerating.


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What is that expression about "saving the best for last"? Chanel Holiday 2010 collection features a mix of warm coppers and bright pinks. Generally, I feel as though many of the items are intended to be gift-able crowd pleasers, and there is not necessarily anything wrong with that. I must say that the modern edge is what I loved about Chanel's Soho Collection; for me, Soho was about color innovation, creativity, excellent editing and wearability. By contrast, in large measure Chanel's Holiday 2010 collection was a pleasant collection, although I was left with a vague sense that I had seen close variants of many of these pieces before.
My favorites from the collection were the Rouge Coco lipsticks in Magnolia and Patchouli, and the Chanel Ombre D'eau eyeshadow in Splash ($32/ # 757). I've reviewed many of the Ombre D'eau liquid eyeshadows before, and explained the theory and application tips for these eyeshadows here. In my opinion, Splash is a complex, beautiful taupe that is the must-have from this collection.
Chanel Ombre D'eau Splash comes in a glass vial with the iconic square black top, to which is attached a doe-foot applicator.
From the side:
The doe-foot applicator allows you to dab the product across the lid, and can also be used for blending:
Here is Splash's lovely complex taupe on the left, compared with the more vibrant, rich green of Chanel Ombre D'eau in Torrent released last year:
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[GOODAL] Waterest Lotus cleansing Tissue (80EA)
Brand GOODAL
[GOODAL] Waterest Lotus cleansing Tissue (80EA)
The gentle moisturizing cleansing tissue containing lotus flower moisture
particles effectively cleanses the face without using water.
[How to use]
Take out sheet of tissue and gently rub the face, along the skin texture to remove makeup
and impurities, When wiping around the eyes, take care not to get the content into the eyes.
Additional facial cleansing is not required, but you may also wash your face lightly with water afterwards.
After using the product, make sure to close the cap to prevent content evaporation.