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Why am I so soft in the middle?
I experiment with the iron laws of journalism today by writing a stand-alone Nation column on the continued media obsession with assassinating Al Gore's character called "The Assault on Reality," here [1], as well as a follow-up column on the same topic, but with a different emphasis (and no word limit), for my CAP Think Again column. That one is cleverly called "The Assault on Reality, Continued," and it's here [2].
And hey, lookit, Al's ahead in New Hampshire [3]. "Sure, Hill led Obama 37 percent to 19 percent with John Edwards slipping back to 9 percent, tied with Bill Richardson, among all likely Democratic primary voters polled. But 32 percent of those same 232 voters said they would switch to Gore if he announced, with 29 percent of Clinton voters ready to abandon her. Which would make Gore an instant front-runner for the first primary." And lookit, as well, these numbers for Jeanne Shaheen [4]. Would this be America's first Arab descent (by marriage, I think) vs. Arab descent senatorial election? Will Marty Peretz support the Fulani candidate?
Altercation alienates its base, parts, I and II:
1) I'm saddened that we won't get immigration reform [5].
2) I'm fine with the end of affirmative action by race [6] and look forward to its replacement with affirmative action by class.
As if poor General Petraeus didn't have enough problems already, what with an unwinnable war and a nearly insane vice commander in chief [7], now's he's got Joe Klein following him around Baghdad, whining, "Why don't you like me better [8]?"
Here's a question: Should the Democrats try to impeach Cheney [9] or Gonzales [10], both, or neither?
A lot of people were furious when I didn't care that Dale Earnhardt died. Just so I get it right this time, do I have to be upset about Liz Claiborne [11] too? Is it all famous people, or just the ones approved of by those NASCAR nuts at The Weekly Standard?
The Wall Street Journal reporters' statement:
Here [12]. (I wonder if the members of the editorial board signed this.)
A statement from Wall Street Journal reporters:
Wall Street Journal reporters across the country chose not to show up to work this morning.
We did so for two reasons.
First, The Wall Street Journal's long tradition of independence, which has been the hallmark of our news coverage for decades, is threatened today. We, along with hundreds of other Dow Jones employees represented by the Independent Association of Publishers' Employees, want to demonstrate our conviction that the Journal's editorial integrity depends on an owner committed to journalistic independence.
Second, by our absence from newsrooms around the country, we are reminding Dow Jones management that the quality of its publications depends on a top-quality professional staff. Dow Jones currently is in contract negotiations with its primary union, seeking severe cutbacks in our health benefits and limits on our pay. It is beyond debate that the professionals who create The Wall Street Journal and other Dow Jones publications every day deserve a fair contract that rewards their achievements. At a time when Dow Jones is finding the resources to award golden parachutes to 135 top executives, it should not be seeking to eviscerate employees' health benefits and impose salary adjustments that amount to a pay cut.
We put the reputation of The Wall Street Journal and the needs of its readers first. That's why we will be back at our desks this afternoon, producing the day's news reports. But we hope this demonstration will remind those entrusted with the future of Dow Jones that our publications' integrity must be protected, and sustained, from top to bottom.
That's all for today. The mail is really excellent and there's lots of it, and I spent all that time on the Gore columns. Plus, it's JVC Jazz festival week in NYC. I saw Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and Billy Cobham play four songs from Kind of Blue last night. What did you guys do?
Name: Cathy Doyle
Hometown: West Springfield
Dear Eric,
Well, I'm glad to hear that you're still alive and well. We were worried. And you could speak today, but none of us are in DC anymore. Penguin gave me a free copy of When Presidents Lie, which seemed to be very popular at the booth (although a sticker that said "now updated with new info on G. Bush" would have made it fly off the table.)
And turn the Blackberry off when you're on the beach for heavens sake! Or at least reply and let us know you're still alive!
Name: Nicholas Sinisi
Hometown: Ossining, NY
You're absolutely right about the pro-Yankee and anti-Mets bias [13] in the Times, Eric. They seem to kowtow to Steinbrenner and Company the same way they give the benefit of the doubt to Bush and Company (witness the Christie Whitman story you cite).
I've always tended to think of Yankee fans as knee-jerk GOP supporters - arrogant and obnoxious, for the most part. Maybe even unable to see reality, as in the cases of the war going badly and their team flailing?
When the Yankees win, they're the top story in the Times. And when they LOSE, they're STILL the top story, even though, as you say, the Mets have been in first place all year and went further in last year's playoffs than the Yankees did (and have a team that's much more OF a "team").
As much as I enjoy the Times, they need to start looking at the standings, and report accordingly...
Name: Brian Donohue
Hometown: http://dailyrevolution.net [14]
Re. bullet point 1 from Tuesday: if the Times commits itself to genuine journalism in covering Iraq, the corruption in Washington, and the 2008 election, I will forgive them any bias on the coverage of a bunch of whiney multi-millionaires and their corporate bosses who make it impossible for a normal family to see a ballgame without sacrificing a week's pay. Is Good in Queens, and Evil in the Bronx? Jesus, Alterman, return to your center. Pro sports today is everywhere a bald shill, a profit-taking of near-Halliburton proportions. I haven't been able to afford to take my kid to a game in over five years, and I've completely lost interest. Give me a society where a cop, a teacher, or a soldier makes more money than the demi-god leadoff hitter of the local rounders team, and I'll start going back to the ballpark. Until then, let's focus on demanding truth of the media on things that matter.
Name: Kelly Roney
Hometown: Southborough, MA
Eric --
"Is the truth, in this case, just too disturbing?"
You ask [13] this in the context of ground zero poisoning syndrome, but it applies to the larger trend in journalism since, oh, about the time Walter Mondale tried to treat American voters as adults. For example, virtually all the truths necessary to publish this week's Washington Post series on Dick Cheney have been obvious since 2002 anyway, but the MSM has simply found the visible fact of Cheney's (mostly successful) lust for unchecked, unconstitutional power to be too unpalatable for the child-like consumers it has concluded it has.
American democracy is in its greatest domestic peril since at least the Great Depression, and the media trumpets: "NEW!! Summer journalism year round!" In their hearts, they channel Jack Nicholson, "You want the truth? You can't handle the truth."
Of course, you know this. You wrote the book on this.
Name: Martin
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Hi Eric,
Aaron [15] from Forty Fort, Pennsylvania asks, "Are you at all upset about the fact that your prediction of a Kerry "landslide" was wrong?"
The language you used [16] was:
"I'll go further, I think there's at minimum, a twenty-five percent chance -- maximum, forty-percent chance -- of a Kerry landslide."
... and ...
"Yes, Kerry in a landslide because I believe in my countrymen and women. That's my prediction. I'll eat it if I have to -- along with a great deal of the hope I held for my country's democratic future."
You went a great deal further than most pundits by offering (less than likely) percentages. Still, you were wrong. But as you explained, you were wrong about voters interpreting bin Laden's appearance in the news at that time. You were wrong about voters buying into the Republican campaign of fear. You were wrong about having hope.
If you predicted a 25-40% chance of Kerry landslide, isn't that another way of saying that there more-than-likely wouldn't be a Kerry landslide?
I feel that this goes without saying, but given all that's occurred since the election, anyone predicting Bush would (or should) lose, has been proven right. Repeatedly.
Eric replies: Thanks, I'll take it.
Hometown: Richton Park, IL
JJ Coker said "As the Chinese say, prediction is very difficult, especially in regards to the future. "
Wasn't it Yogi Berra who said that?
Name: John Kuhlman
Hometown: Weaverville
You should probably drive from San Diego to Brownsville, TX before getting too enthusiastic about a fence. There is a lot of desert and some very rugged countryside. And, of course, the fence would have two ends -- one on the Pacific and the other on the Gulf of Mexico.
Eric replies: "Enthusiastic," bub? Just who is enthusiastic? Read the item. And by the way, one of us spent a week riding in the cars with the border patrol around San Diego, and I don't think it was you ...
Name: David Shaffer
Hometown: Harleysville, PA
Doc --
You write in response to Rick Perlstein's criticism of your immigration position, "... it's not as if we get to choose which laws we'd like to obey." Shrub and his minions have been doing that for the past 6 and a half years -- why shouldn't everyone?
Oh wait, I remember -- we're not criminals ...
Name: John G. Woodside
Hometown: Sugar Land, TX
"Getting hung up on the symbolism at the expense of the reality is where liberals have gone wrong so many times in the past and I'm tired of it."
Hey, isn't that exactly what those Nader supporters did in 2000?
Just asking ... the Ralphie voters, that is.
Keep up the good work at your new digs!
Name: John
Hometown: Kinnelon, NJ
Dr A,
70.9 percent of US deaths from roadside bombs? Let's dispense with "IED" and "roadside bomb" and get the proper perspective. Say, "booby-trap". The most powerful military in the world, troops with the best training, the best weapons money can buy, drones, infra-red, night-vision, smart bombs, etc. being killed by improvised booby traps made by irregular troops from discarded or stolen ammunition. Sound familiar?
Name: Tom Arsenault
Hometown: Durham, NC
Mr. Richard [17] posits in your correspondence corner today that:
"People who are good at things like engineering and business administration usually become Republicans, and people who are good at writing and teaching and the arts usually become Democrats. I thought everyone knew that!"
Well, I hate to disagree with Mr. Richard, but being an engineer myself, and a lifelong Democrat (since before I got into high school) I have to strongly dissent from what he wrote. And it's not just me that's an engineer and a Democrat. Oh no. I'd say probably a full 100% of my fellow engineers where I currently work are Democrats as well.
What he wrote is sort of like saying, "Girls are good at writing and boys are good at math." It just isn't true, and neither is it true that engineers are Republicans.
Just my 2 cents for today.
Name: Derrick Gibson
Hometown: http://allpanthersareblack.blogspot.com/ [18]
My fingers leapt for the keyboard when I read that remark from one of the Altercators. As an engineer, I would forcefully argue that we favor results. If something does not work -- discard it; if something does work -- use it everywhere it is applicable. Does not sound to me like a group of people who would follow in lemming fashion as some sycophant led them through the gates of hell.
But that is just my opinion.
The world of free software (or open source for you corporate types) provides a large scale study of how engineers think; I would argue that the political views of folks who demand the right to improve the software they buy - and then share those improvements with anyone who wants them -- reflect a Democratic worldview.
Name: Yvonne
Hometown: Hampton, VA
Regarding Mark's comments about "[p]eople who are good at things like engineering and business administration usually become Republicans, and people who are good at writing and teaching and the arts usually become Democrats. I thought everyone knew that!" Well, I guess I didn't know that. My husband and I are liberal civil servant engineers, and proud of it. Granted, sometimes it feels like we're in the minority, but we have found that it's mostly because those who are politically outspoken at work (which is by the way illegal for civil servants according to the Hatch Act) are the Rush Limbaugh on the car ride into work kind of people. Just because they are always angry and loud doesn't make them a majority.
Name: Rica
Hometown: London, UK
To answer Donna's [19] question about the US savings rate, here are some of the resources I use in my job --
1) the current savings rate is negative and has been since Q2 '05. For info, check out the Bureau of Economic Analysis [20] -- all sorts of fun stats and data for econ nerds.
2) another good resource is the Fed, where you can check out the debt ratio, which measures debt to personal income. Currently, it's running around 14.33. It also breaks down what is mortgage/rent debt and what is just consumer debt.
Anyhow, those are just a couple of the sites we use - but they're a good start.
Name: George
Hometown: Binghamton NY
Eric, I read 80% of the time and have seen your previous call outs to Stupid. Did I miss an actual answer as to what happened to Stupid? Can you give an update?
Eric replies: We are at a loss in regards to Stupid, as he has not responded to numerous shout-outs and more than a few emails. We are saddened by this, far more saddened, I might add, than by the fact that you are blowing off 20 percent of what we write here, but that hardly excuses it.
Name: Josh Silver
Hometown: Free Press [21]
It appears that Rupert Murdoch is going to buy the Dow Jones Company. The two sides have reached agreement designed to protect the editorial integrity of the Wall Street Journal, though it unclear whether the agreement is worth the paper it's written on, or whether the Bancroft family will give a final deal its blessing. As I mentioned, there are no laws on the books to prevent this deal. But we're using it as a platform to call for new laws that would prevent a TV network owner from purchasing a major national daily. More here [22].
Last week, Free Press and Center for American Progress released a scathing report showing that of the 257 news/talk radio stations owned by the top five commercial conglomerates, 91 percent of weekday talk radio programming is conservative -- while just 9 percent is progressive.
The report directly links the state of radio to the consolidation of ownership, and makes tangible policy suggestions to remedy the problem. More information here [23]; The full study is here [24].
This Thursday, the FCC will hold another official public hearing, this time in Portland, Maine. Last night Free Press and Common Cause were featured in this excellent short TV news clip here [25] (click "play video"). The FCC will focus on the standard question of how well local media are serving the community, as well as the state of local radio, particularly Low Power FM radio stations.
Just last week Free Press convened a national press call with Democratic and Republican lawmakers, local radio activists and the Indigo Girls to announce the introduction of a new LPFM bill that would free up thousands of new radio licenses for local groups in cities and suburbs across the country. More info here [26].
This issue is not to be confused with the FCC's plan to issue full power FM licenses to not-for-profits in rural areas in October. Information at our site getradio.org [27].
New royalty fees are still set to go into effect July 15 that would decimate the Internet radio business. The new ruling means the Internet radio stations face rate hikes of up to 1,200 percent - and they'll have to pay royalties retroactively back to 2006. Most will go out of business if this goes through. But we're backstopping a solid campaign launched by our allies at savenetradio.com [28] -- and helped promote their nationwide "day of silence" that was covered by nearly every major newspaper in the country. The latest is here [29].
Finally, Free Press took home two awards at this year's prestigious "Webby" awards in New York. It is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet including Web sites, Interactive Advertising, Online Film & Video and Mobile content. We won the "peoples choice" for best activist Web site and video, both for SavetheInternet.com. More info here [30].


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text: William Eichler 12 February 2016 Council tax creates 'perverse incentives' for developers Central government must stop local authorities from 'hindering' developers with unfair council tax burdens, says a leading builders trade association. The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned ahead of the March budget that the Government must address what it describes as 'unfair council tax charges' on house builders in order to tackle the housing crisis. It has become, according to the FMB, common practice for local authorities to levy council tax charges on new homes before they are completed. This practice, they argue, creates 'perverse incentives' which discourage developers from finishing homes before they have sold them. And this has the knock-on effect of slowing down the rate new houses come on the market. Brian Berry, chief executive of the FMB, said: 'Council tax is designed to fund services provided to tenants, so there is little justification for levying it on new homes months before anyone could move in. Warning of concern among developers that council tax is being used as a 'development tax', Mr Berry continued: 'We accept that there is a case for Council Tax being levied on existing empty properties in order to incentivise these being brought back into use. 'However, for new homes, it creates perverse incentives for developers to hold back completing these properties until they've agreed sales and slows down the delivery of completed new homes onto the market.' Mr Berry calls for an agreed definition of when a new home is complete for the purposes of council tax. He also emphasises that this definition should be closely tied to the question of habitability. 'This will help ensure against current poor practice in some areas and will also serve to speed up the delivery of new homes,' he said. Mr Berry also urged the Government to review the automatic six-month exemption for 'unoccupied and substantially unfurnished' dwellings. He argues that applying this to new dwellings also slows down the delivery of new homes. Responding to the FMB, Cllr Claire Kober, resources portfolio holder at the Local Government Association (LGA), said: 'Where a home is structurally complete or where the work remaining can be expected to be completed within three months, councils can legally serve a completion notice to specify the date it is eligible for council tax. 'To ensure accuracy, council officers will often visit sites and review houses being built before making a decision. A clear and transparent appeals process is in place for developers to challenge any decision.' According to the LGA there are around 475,000 homes with planning permission still waiting to be built. Their research also shows it takes 32 months on average from sites receiving planning permission to building work being completed. Cllr Kober defends councils' use of council tax and argues it is a necessary tool local authorities can use to expedite the delivery of new homes on to the market. 'Councils are desperate to tackle this growing housing backlog and need more powers, not less, to encourage developers to build homes more quickly,' she said. 'We are calling on government to use the Budget to hand councils the ability to charge developers full council tax for every unbuilt development from the point the original planning permission expires.' Visit the MJ (£) to find out why local government could do well to learn from Berlin's approach to construction and rents. Council tax Housing View more information on these councils


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Police Blotter Week of 5-20-13
Hair salon ripped off
West Seattle's Ola Salon on Avalon Way was broken into sometime Wednesday night, May 15, and the unknown suspects stole an estimated $25,000 worth of cash, tools of the hairdressing trade and computers. Strangely, instead of ransacking the place and leaving everything in disarray, the crooks politely closed drawers after removing items from them, and left the place seemingly untouched until a closer inspection revealed the loss. Police continue to investigate and look for tips.
Technology gives front row seat to burglary
The owner of a home on the 4700 block of 46th Ave. S.W. was at work in the early afternoon May 10 when his phone alerted him that his basement surveillance cameras had just been activated. From his phone, the victim watched a male suspect enter the basement carrying a backpack and wearing gloves. The victim called police and they responded, but the suspect was gone by the time they arrived. Surveillance footage was able to pick up "high quality" images of the suspect that were submitted into evidence along with a fingerprint found on the outer sill of the entry point window.
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On May 12 a teenager on lunch break near a West Seattle high school was approached by much larger classmate who stole her backpack. The victim later told police she was afraid to fight for the backpack because the suspect was much larger and associates with a West Seattle gang. As the suspect prepared to board a Metro bus with the pack, the victim yelled for it back, and the suspect threw it at her … minus a cell phone. After talking with her parents, the victim called 911 and showed police her Facebook (online social networking site) page where she had pleaded with the suspect for her phone back. The suspect responded with threats to beat her up, "put her six feet under" and "watch as the ambulance takes her away." The suspect also allegedly took a photo of herself with the stolen phone and posted it to Facebook. Police contacted the suspect's mother and were working to set up a time to meet and discuss a possible robbery arrest.
Crimes reported from May 13 to May 19:
Robberies by block: 9400 16th Ave. S.W.
Burglaries by block: 3800 40th Ave. S.W., 7300 47th Ave. S.W., 2300 Alki Ave. S.W., 8200 35th Ave. S.W., 4200 W. Marginal Way S.W., 5400 California Ave. S.W., 3200 S.W. Avalon Way, 6300 45th Ave. S.W., 2900 S.W. Avalon Way, 2800 S.W. Genesee St., 3200 44th Ave. S.W.
Car prowls by block: 4500 36th Ave. S.W., 3200 38th Ave. S.W., 6700 37th Ave. S.W., 10600 35th Ave. S.W., 10700 35th Ave. S.W., 6000 California Ave. S.W., 8000 Fauntleroy Way S.W., 4000 59th Ave. S.W., 9400 27th Ave. S.W., 6300 16th Ave. S.W., 2200 Harbor Ave. S.W.
Vehicle thefts by block: 2300 42nd Ave. S.W., corner of 46th Ave. S.W./S.W. Trenton St., 9700 31st Ave. S.W., 1900 S.W. Genesee St., 5400 Fauntleroy Way S.W., 4500 California Ave. S.W., corner of 46th Ave. S.W./Glenn Way S.W., 4100 S.W. Lander St., corner of 56th Ave. S.W./Alki Ave. S.W.
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• Listen to Bunny Kirby performing at the Park Place Holiday Concert Series presented by the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance. Details: 6 p.m.; Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway Blvd.; free; 797-3959.
Friday, Dec. 31
• Kick up your heels at the Tucson International Mariachi Conference New Year's Eve Gala featuring dinner, dancing, and music by Mariachi Sonido de Mexico and Grupo Latido. Details: 6 p.m.; Desert Diamond Casino, Old Nogales Hwy.; $100, $180/couple; 838-3908.
• Ring in the new year at Moveable Musical Feasts featuring the TSO Piano Trio, soloists and Swing 'N the New Jazz Band and enjoy a multi-course signature meal. Details: 6:30 p.m.; Arizona Inn, 2200 E. Elm St.; $199; 882-8585.
• Spend New Year's Eve at the Rialto Theatre featuring Sergio Mendoza and His Orchestra playing big band favorites. Details: 8 p.m.; 318 E. Congress St., $25; 740-1000.
• Dance the night away at the Tucson Jazz Society's New Year's Eve Gala featuring a gourmet dinner, midnight champagne toast and a balloon drop. Details: 8 p.m.; JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd.; $189; 903-1265.
Sunday, Jan. 2
• Don't miss the kick-off of the classical music concert series at the All-Mozart New Year's Concert featuring professional instrumentalists and vocalists from the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and Tucson Chamber Artists to benefit Interfaith Community Services. Details: 2 p.m.; Dove of Peace Lutheran Church, 665 W. Roller Coaster Rd.; donations welcome; 887-5127.
Saturday, Jan. 8
• Listen to the Tucson Women's Chorus Winter Concert featuring chants, rounds, and songs from cultures and traditions around the world to support their group and scholarship fund. Details: 7-8:15 p.m.; Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd.; suggested donation $10; 743-0991.
Saturday to Sunday, Jan. 8-9
• Listen to the Tucson Symphony Orchestra perform Marvelous Mozart - MasterWorks Series featuring conductor George Hanson. Details: 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Dr.; $30-40; 882-8585.
Monday, Jan. 10
• Enjoy the Tucson Symphony Orchestra concert featuring classic pianist Lang Lang. Details: 8 p.m.; Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave.; $38-103; 882-8585.
Thursday, Jan. 13
• See the Temptations in concert at the Diamond Center. Details: 7 p.m.; Desert Diamond Casino, I-19 & Pima Mine Rd.; $40-50, $30-45 in advance; 800-745-3000.
Friday to Sunday, Dec. 31-Jan. 2
• Experience 150 tribal nations' 10,000 years of culture at the Indian American New Year's Competition Pow Wow & Indian Craft Market featuring crafts, food, dancing, drumming, and children's activities. Details: 4-10 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 12-6 p.m. Sunday; Rillito Raceway Park, 4502 N. First Ave.; $8; 622-4900.
Friday to Sunday, Jan. 7-9
• Find everything you need to extreme makeover your home and garden at the Arizona State Home Show featuring over 500 displays, demonstrations, and seminars on landscaping, remodeling, finance, cooking, construction and more. Details: 12-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave.; $8, under 16 free; 321-1000.
Saturday, Jan. 15
• Join Hubbell Trader Steve Pickle for the Hubbell Trading Post Rug Show and Sale featuring contemporary Navajo weavings and talks describing styles. Details: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with talks at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.; Western National Parks Association, 12880 N. Vistoso Village Dr.; free; 622-6014.
Through Sunday, Feb. 20
• Take a journey back in time to experience a legend at Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition featuring over 120 real artifacts recovered from the ocean floor along with room re-creations and personal stories. Details: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday; Rialto Building, 300 E. Congress St.; $22, $18 seniors/students; $14 under 12; 622-8595.
Through Saturday, Apr. 30
• Step into a tropical greenhouse and be transported on a global quest for the most beautiful, exotic and rare butterflies of the world at Butterfly Magic. Details: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. except holidays; Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way; $12, $6.50 children; 326-9686.
Thursday, Dec. 30
• Explore the Geology of the Tucson Mountains, how they came to be where they are, their composition and the forces that built and continue to shape them. Details: 3:15 p.m.; Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Rd.; free with $10/vehicle park entrance fee; 733-5158.
Friday, Dec. 31
• Learn about the Depression-era work program the Civilian Conservation Corps and its influence on national, state, and county parks illustrated with old photo images and movie clips. Details: 2:15 p.m.; Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Rd.; free with $10/vehicle park entrance fee; 733-5158.
• Learn about Synergy in the Desert, how the parts of the Sonoran Desert work together to create unique, living desert with the iconic saguaro as the discussion focal point. Details: 3:15 p.m.; Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Rd.; free with $10/vehicle park entrance fee; 733-5158.
Through Friday, Dec. 31
• Enjoy the Holiday of Lights Planetarium and Laser Show. Details: 6:30 & 7:30 Thursday; 4:30, 5:30, 7 & 8 p.m. Friday; UA Flandrau Center, Cherry Ave. & University Blvd.; $7.50, $5 ages 4-15, under 4 free; http://www.flandrau.org">www.flandrau.org.
Thursday, Dec. 30
• Take an easy walk looking for Signs of Animal Life. Details: 2:15 p.m.; Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Rd.; free with $10/vehicle park entrance fee; 733-5158.
• Explore the natural lore of the solstice holiday on a ranger-guided 90-minute night time tour around the Cactus Forest Loop Drive at the Holiday Car Caravan. Details: 5:30-8 p.m. (every half hour); Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail; free with $10/vehicle park entrance fee, reservations required; 733-5153.
Friday, Dec. 31
• Take a 1.5-mile hike and learn how species become threatened, endangered, or extinct, and the consequences of habitat loss or climate change at the program Lost And Gone Forever. Details: 9:45-11:45 a.m.; Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Rd.; free with $10/vehicle park entrance fee; 733-5158.
Sunday, Jan. 2
• Bring the family to create an art project combining photography and mixed media at Picture This! Art for Families: Sewing Our Stories for children 6-12 years and their adult companions. Details: 1 p.m.; Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.; free; 624-2333.
Saturdays, Jan. 8, 15, & 22
• Bring the kids for CDO Little League 2011 Registration. Details: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 8560 N. Shannon Rd.; 575-1140.
Tuesday to Tuesday, Jan. 4-Feb. 1
• View common and overlooked desert botanicals in an innovative way through the photography of Robert Cleveland at his exhibit The Sonoran Desert Rediscovered. Details: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily; Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way; $8, $4 ages 4-12; members and ages 3 and under free; 326-9686, Ext. 10.
Wednesday, Jan. 5
• Delve into the world of Navajo folk art and discover the art and artists whose charming and whimsical designs reflect everyday life at the Docent Council art talk Trucks, Chickens and Grandmas on Goats. Details: 1:30 p.m.; Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.; free with museum admission; 624-2333.
Through Thursday, Jan. 6
• View the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild Calendar Show exhibit and vote for your favorites to appear on their 2012 calendar which benefits their Scholarship Fund. Details: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday; Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild Gallery, 5605 E. River Rd., Suite 131; free.


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Five finalists have been selected in the 1992 Samuel Goldwyn Writing Awards competition from a field of over 100 entrants from nine U. of California campuses.The finalists are Sue Bergin for "The Principle," Pamela Gray for "The Blouse Man," Donna Kuyper for "Valadon," Regina Fletcher Sadono for "Snakebite" and Sasha Stone for "Indulgences." Judging the final entries will be producers Saul Zaentz, Debra Hill and writer-director David Ward. The $ 5,000 first prize, $ 2,500 second prize and $ 1,000 third prize will be awarded at a Nov. 2 ceremony at UCLA's James West Center. Past honorees of the award — established in 1955 by the late Samuel Goldwyn — include Francis Ford Coppola, Colin Higgins, Garry Michael White, Eric Roth and Mary Allison Anders.
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Some days, with all the hustle and bustle, it can be difficult to relax and turn the mind off. A relaxing tea blend can often be just the thing you need.
Life gets busy and it's so easy to get caught up in all that is going on that we don't take enough time to relax. I know some of you are laughing but I have learned that it is just important to take a few minutes each day to relax as it is to get your 'to do' list done.
Resting and relaxing is good for your body (especially those tired adrenals!) and your mind. In our society many people 'relax' by scrolling through Facebook or playing a game on their phone before bed.
Friends, let me tell you, that is not relaxing. NOT AT ALL!
It's an easy habit to form and I am so guilty of it. However, this year, I am intentionally trying to turn the computer and phone off early. I need to get back to really relaxing before bed. Part of that ritual for me is a hot cup of tea before bed.
Tea is not always my favorite thing but I'm a big fan of herbal teas that not help promote health. There are so many benefits from the herbs that it is worth having a cup each night.
This blend was one my favorites when I was having a really rough time with anxiety from my tapped out adrenals. This cup of relaxing tea blend provides minerals as well as the herbs have relaxing properties to settle my mind and body.
- 2 tsp. chamomile
- 1 tsp. hibiscus
- 1 tsp. lemon balm
- 8 ounces of boiling water
- Mix the herbs together and pour boil water over them.
- Let sip for 5 minutes
- Add a dash of raw honey and enjoy
This is an easy, light blend. I like to make this in bulk so it's easy to grab a scoop out of a jar instead of pulling out all the herb jars each night. It store well with a lid on it.
Did you know that January is tea month? It is! So, to honor that I will be posting a tea post every week. If you check out my Facebook page, I'll be sharing other blogger's tea posts as well for the month. I hope that the different blends and posts will help inspire you to find some favorite tea blends for yourself.
Everything you put into your body counts, adding herbal tea is a great way to get real food vitamins and minerals into your routine.
What are some of your favorite tea blends for relaxing?
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"What could be more satisfying than a day spent volunteering at the library?" Review comprehension and enhance vocabulary with this book unit, designed to be used in conjunction with Herman Parish's popular tales of a literal-minded housekeeper.
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We reported earlier in the week that Jahmene Douglas was the new bookies favourite to win The X Factor this year but it is by no means a one horse race just yet.
Bookmakers slashed their odds on the 21 year old taking the crown in the final next month, after a string of excellent performances. The news piled pressure onto second favourite Ella Henderson, who was previously in the top spot but drifted from 13/8 to 7/4 after reports that she wasn't faring too well in terms of public votes.
James Arthur is very much hot on the other two's heels though and has come in from 3/1 to 5/2 to win the show after a series of solid performances and backing from celebrities such as Tinchy Stryder, Ed Sheeran and Labrinth.
"At one point Ella looked like making the X Factor a one horse race, but she has real competition in James & Jahmene now and needs a big performance this Saturday," said William Hill spokesman Mark Young.
Meanwhile, one more act will leave the show tomorrow night and currently, former model Rylan Clark is the 4/6 favourite to be voted off, with Liverpudlian hopeful Christopher Maloney right behind him at 3/1.
Union J aren't looking too safe either at 4/1 for the boot.
The stars will all take to the stage tonight, for the seventh live show of the series and will be competing for only five places next weekend.
Christopher Maloney is the last remaining over, Union J are the only group and Ella Henderson is the last girl in the competition.
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Endpoints for regional ecological risk assessments
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- Suter, G.W. Environmental Management (1990) 14: 9. doi:10.1007/BF02394015
Ecological risk assessments must have clearly defined endpoints that are socially and biologically relevant, accessible to prediction and measurement, and susceptible to the hazard being assessmed. Most ecological assessments do not have such endpoints, in part because the endpoints of toxicity tests or other measurements of effects are used as assessment endpoints. This article distinguishes assessment and measurement endpoints in terms of their roles in risk assessments and explains how the criteria for their selection differ. It then presents critical discussions of possible assessment and measurement endpoints for regional ecological risk assessments. Finally, the article explains how endpoint selection is affected by the goal of the assessment. Generic goals for regional risk assessment include explanation of observed regional effects, evaluation of an action with regional implications, and evaluation of the state of a region. Currently, population level assessment endpoints such as abundance and range are the most generally useful. For higher levels (ecosystems and regions), data are generally not available and the validity of models has not been demonstrated, and for lower level effects (physiological, and organismal) are not relevant. However, landscape descriptors, material export, and other regional-scale measurement end-points show promise for regional assessments.
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We all like free stuff and we all like saving money. I'm a big fan of any free-to-use tools that help identify cost saving opportunities. I regularly dip into online cost comparison sites for stuff I buy at home, such as house and car insurance. These sites are easy and quick to use and often highlight the savings I'll make by swapping from one provider to another. And we all like to save money, whether it's at home or at work.
One big cost item for IBM mainframe users is software costs; they consume a significant proportion of enterprise IT budgets and the biggest single item is usually IBM's Monthly License Charges (MLCs). These often consume a third or even more of a mainframe software budget. In a cash-strapped world, where budgets are under pressure, it's therefore no surprise to see IT sourcing professionals regularly challenged with finding ways to cut the MLC bill.
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The Rotary Club of Indiana held its annual Paul Harris Awards Dinner on Monday, celebrating a successful year of "Service Above Self."
At the dinner were, from left, Sam Phillips, incoming president; Myron Tomb, vice president and president-elect; Ramesh Soni, outgoing president; Tom Ott and Ann Wilmoth, Rotarians of the Year; and Rees Derwart, who received the Special Service Award for Past Service as board secretary.
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Large, luxury 3 veranda apartment mountains views, infinity pool - Free Wifi
A spacious, fully air conditioned 2 bed apartment centrally located on Aphrodite Hills, close to top class facilities and restaurants. Kids Club, Beach Club, Amazing Spa Retreat, Championship Golf Course, Football & Tennis Club! A must for Golfers, Families or Couples.
The apartment has been furnished to offer guests a very comfortable stay and the resort offers everything you need to make your holiday the most fun and relaxing experience ever. With three outside terraces enjoying wonderful mountain and sea views, guests can enjoy alfresco BBQs and the year round sunshine. Just a short walk from the apartment is a beautiful infinity pool. Apartment Aglaia is centrally located on the resort and close to the village square which hosts our favourite facilities including Costa Coffee, Haagen Daaz, Anoi Bar, Beer Garden and more. You are short walk from an award winning kids club and the resorts private beaches and beach clubs.
Guests are well catered for with large wide-screen LCD T.V with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi with IPTV, choice of dvd's for adults and kids, iPod doc and Hifi system, gas BBQ. The Master Bedroom has it's own private balcony, plus large comfortable double bed. The Kitchen and dining areas are fully equipped for it to be self catering. The second bedroom has twin beds which can be pushed together to form a second double bed. Full Baby equipment hire available of course.
The interior of the property is fully air-conditioned and heated throughout for the winter months. There is a fully fitted kitchen (with washing machine), good sized bathroom and plenty of wardrobe space.
Whilst we try to describe the property as accurately as we can, we are limited by the website template. Our aim is to provide our guests with the best possible experience and so if there is anything that is particularly important to your stay or is unclear, please ask before booking.
Top Traveller Review
Lovely modern spacious apartment
The apartment had everything you would need to have a really stress free trip. The resort itself is also perfect with great golf, spa, restaurants and a kids playground.
My favourite part of the complex though is the apartments infinity swimming pool. It's so close to the apartment and is really relaxing.
We will definitely be returning as soon as we can!
About the Owner
About Lifestyle Assets Property Management
I love travelling and fell in love with Cyprus, the people and the vibe and bought this property as it's on arguably the best resort on the Island. Aphrodite Hills is the resort to be on, with the most exiting facilities both for adults and kids, it also boasts the best golf course in Cyprus, as well as Tennis, amazing Spa and beach clubs. I get bored quick and you won't do on this resort.
Lifestyle Assets Property Management purchased this apartment in 2007
Why Lifestyle Assets Property Management chose Paphos & Suburbs
This apartment is one of the largest 2 bedroom on the resort, it's big enough to have your own privacy if you want it too, pick one of 3 balconies! Nicely decorated, new beds, sofas, TV, and kept very clean - we want your stay to be memorable and as comfortable as possible!
What makes this apartment unique
Infinity Pool, Sunset Views, 3 balconies, large entertainment areas, close to everything.
Guestbook comments from the manager
We would recommend this apartment to anyone, it was clean, comfortable, airy, very efficient air conditioning, great wardrobe space, well equipped kitchen. The communal pool was literally a 2 minute walk and as you know is beautifully situated. We would definitely rent again if coming back to Cyprus
Guestbook comments from the manager
We would recommend this apartment to anyone, it was clean, comfortable, airy, very efficient air conditioning, great wardrobe space, well equipped kitchen. The communal pool was literally a 2 minute walk and as you know is beautifully situated. We would definitely rent again if coming back to Cyprus
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Lovely modern spacious apartment
My family and I really enjoyed our stay at the Aglaia apartment. The apartment is really spacious with two huge double bedrooms, large balconies and a big open plan living area. The view from the balconies overlooking the Aphrodite Hills is absolutely stunning.
The apartment had everything you would need to have a really stress free trip. The resort itself is also perfect with great golf, spa, restaurants and a kids playground.
My favourite part of the complex though is the apartments infinity swimming pool. It's so close to the apartment and is really relaxing.
We will definitely be returning as soon as we can!
Romantic escape
What a lovely spot for a romantic break! We stayed here for our anniversary last year and had a very relaxing time.
The apartment had all the mod cons and the beds were really comfortable :)
There was loads to do at the Aphrodite Hills resort but we decided to chill out most of the time and enjoy the sunset views from the apartment's balconies with cocktails in our hands...
We also loved swimming in the infinity pool though, especially when we had spent a long day exploring the villages close by.
Advice-wise, I'd recommend booking some of the restaurants in the resorts if you're going peak season as the popular ones get quite busy.
Fantastic Holiday
The Aglaia apartment was perfect for our short holiday in Cyprus.
It was modern and comfy and had loads of room for all our stuff! We had never been to Cyprus before and didn't know the Aphrodite Hills area, but glad we chose it as it was so picturesque. There was lots to do on the resort and plenty of restaurants and cafes to choose from, or at Aglaia we also had the option of cooking back in the apartment- which we did most of the time to be honest!
We loved hanging out by the huge swimming pool and enjoyed eating outside most nights taking in the views from the main balcony in the apartment. The TV and satellite channels were also useful to keep our little girl entertained!
We hired a car based on the other reviews here and glad we did, as the beaches are definitely worth seeing.
Stunning apartment in sunny Cyprus
We loved staying in this modern, spacious apartment. For us, a family of 3 with a small baby at the time, it had everything we needed for a relaxing stay in the beautiful Aphrodite Hills region and the fully equipped kitchen was a bonus as we used it most nights and definitely helped us save some money.
The best thing about it was the location and the fact that the pool and restaurants were all so close by and in walking distance. On the few times we ventured out and about, there were many spots to enjoy a coffee (or cocktail!) If you wanted to get to the beach often though, a car would definitely be a bonus.
We'd love to stay here again on our next trip to Europe.
Great family holiday
Enjoyed every minute of our family holiday in the Aphrodite Hills resort.
The location is very picturesque - nestled in the mountains and a short drive from the beach- and the modern apartment was equipped with everything my husband, kids and I could need.
As we didn't want to eat out every night, the kitchen was really useful. The kids especially loved the pool area and the shops on the resort were great to have a wander round!
My only piece of advice would be to hire a car as it makes getting around on the island much easier.
We'd definitely come back, it was a very relaxing break and Cyprus is just beautiful.
Beautiful apartment, all mod cons
We really enjoyed our last minute break staying in this apartment. The apartment has everything you would need for a self catering holiday and we really enjoyed eating al fresco on the large balcony.
The pool is lovely, if a little cold, and we had it to ourselves everyday.
My only negative comment would be that the restaurants in the village square are very expensive. We were also disappointed on our first night, as we went to get take away pizza from the Italian restaurant, only to be told that they were too busy! This seemed strange as the restaurant was only a quarter full! We did have a couple of very nice meals and pleasant evenings in the Anoi bar.
Overall a lovely relaxing break for all the family.
From the Owner
"This apartment is one of the largest 2 bedroom on the resort, it's big enough to have your own privacy if you want it too, pick one of 3 balconies! Nicely decorated, new beds, sofas, TV, and kept very clean - we want your stay to be memorable and as comfortable as possible!"
Activity and Interests
The Aphrodite Hills resort offers a multitude of activities to keep you, and your friends and family, occupied. These include 18 hole Championship standard Golf Course and practice facilities, championship standard Tennis Courts, award winning Health Spa, Gymnasium, Shops, Restaurants, Kids Club, Kids playground, 24 hour Medical Centre, Cash Point and Bars, all in a traditional Cypriot setting.
The resort is conveniently situated only 15 minutes from Pafos airport and 75 minutes from Larnaca airport, very close to motorway links from both.
The Village Square
The village square is where all of the facilities, activities and venues are on resort. Events take place here regularly, including markets, dancing, local bands and activities for the children.
The Village Square bars and restaurants have many different styles of food and provide excellent service and facilities.
Aphrodite Hills has recently won accolades for being among the worlds 'Top Child-Friendly Resorts' and boasts many daily activities to keep younger family members entertained.
Kids facilities are a plenty on resort; a spacious indoor kids' club, shaded play areas, an outdoor adventure park, a multi-purpose surface court, a playground for both younger and older children plus an aerial rope.
The kids club, based overlooking the playground, provides childcare for 3-12 year olds offering a great variety of indoor and outdoor activities. In addition there is also a creche which takes 6 months - 35 months old babies and also facilities for the teens where a special Grotto club is available with a pool table, table football and computer games. In peak season the clubs can include a meal and remain open throughout the evening.
Academy sessions for Golf & Tennis can also be booked for during school holidays. There are also plenty of off-Resort activities for children to enjoy! Paphos hosts a wonderful Waterpark, a Zoo which is famous for it's entertaining bird shows, Bowling Alleys, Kids Playland (situated in the Paphos Mall), Cinema (situated in the Paphos Mall) and much more! Paphos is only a 25 minute drive from the Resort and is very easy to get to, especially now that there is a regular and reliable bus service running from the Resort.
Pushchairs, high chairs, cots, play pens, safety gates are all available for hire anytime.
The Aphrodite Hills Tennis Academy, the biggest tennis academy in Cyprus, is firmly established as a world-class facility. Features 8 tennis courts (four clay and four hard courts) and attracts players of all levels to learn or improve their skills in the year-round warm climate and sumptuous surroundings. Courts are available for private hire of course
The Cypriot Climate is perfect for golf and is what makes the Island a year-round golf destination. The 18-hole championship standard course on Aphrodite Hills is a must if you are into golf.
You will have access to the driving range, chipping area, putting green and 3 Hole academy course (consisting of 2 x Par 4 holes and 1 x Par 3 hole), where a lesson or two may come in handy with one of the pro instructors.
If you are looking for some variety, there are two other 18 hole courses within 10 minutes of the resort; Secret Valley Golf Course (recently renovated) is five minutes away and the Nick Faldo signature Elea Golf Course only ten minutes. Minthis Hills Golf Course offers a picturesque alternative around 35 minutes from the resort, just north of Paphos.
Retreat Spa
If your leisure pursuits are somewhat slow paced there is an award winning health spa on resort. It offers an outdoor spa pool with stunning sea views, an array of therapies, massages and treatments, all set in tranquil 'monastery inspired' surroundings.
The Gym
The Gym on resort houses an extensive range of cardiovascular equipment – treadmill, exercise cycle, rowing machine and stair climber; free weights; swiss balls and other equipment. Why not attend one of the weekly exercise classes, or benefit from Personal Training sessions with the Gym's highly acclaimed resident Personal Trainer.
Private Beach
Aphrodite Hills has its own private beach located within a few minutes drive from the resort. If offers a sandy, child-friendly beach, beach facilities (sunbeds, umbrellas, towels), a bar and two restaurants. It is a quiet and tranquil hideaway perfect to wind away those lazy summer days by the Med without a jetski in sight!
At peak times there is a pebble beach opposite the main entrance to the resort. The facilities here include, sunbeds, shades, showers, toilets, bar, sandpit and small playground for kids.
The Aphrodite Hills Riding Stables offer horse riding experiences in the forestry land of Lakkos tou Frangou, which is adjacent to the north end of the resort.
Located in an area of incomparable natural beauty, the horse riding facilities and services are available for all ages and abilities.
Prices and Availability
Rental rates
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|Minimum Price
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1 Jun 2017 - 30 Sep 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
1 Oct 2017 - 30 Nov 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
1 Dec 2017 - 28 Feb 2018
7 night minimum stay
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Sherry Heishman, Agricultural Education teacher and FFA advisor at Central High School since 1985, is well-known among agricultural educators across the Commonwealth.
Several times during her tenure at Central High School, the Virginia Association of Agricultural Educators (VAAE) has recognized Mrs. Heishman as the state's Agriscience Teacher of the Year, an award given for the ag teacher's inclusion of science into the agriculture curriculum. In 2014, Ms. Heishman was also named one of six National Agriscience Teachers of the Year by the National Association of Agricultural Educators.
In 2016, the VAAE named Sherry Heishman Virginia's Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher, an honor that recognizes teachers "who are at the pinnacle of their profession--those who are conducting the highest quality agricultural education programs. This award recognizes leadership in agriculture/agribusiness, civic, community, and professional activities. Outstanding agricultural educators are innovators and catalysts for student success in agricultural education.
These accolades are high honors. Yet, Ms. Heishman remains humble and is more proud of her students' accomplishments at regional, state and national competitions than she is of her own accomplishments.
According to Ms. Melissa D. Hensley, Principal of Central High School, Mrs. Heishman is the epitome of what is expected of teachers at Central High School. She puts students at the forefront of the instructional framework while developing a plethora of opportunities to extend learning outside of the classroom setting. Mrs. Heishman is a gifted educator, who serves as a role model for our students, our teachers and our community.
Students' successes under Ms. Heishman's coaching include two National Livestock Skillathon winning teams, two National Stockman of the Year winners, one National Tractor Operator champion, nine National Proficiency Award finalists and two National Proficiency Award winners, two National Agriscience student finalists, two American Star Farmer finalists, one American Agribusiness Star finalist, three Big E "national " Star Farmers, one Big E "national" Ag Placement winner,
sixty-one state winning teams, at least fifty-six State Proficiency Award winners, seven State Star Farmer winners, three State Stars in Agricultural Placement, two State Stars in Agricultural Business, two State Stars in Agriscience, and sixteen state officers including five state presidents. The Central High School FFA is also home to two national officers. Brian Walsh was the national FFA President, and Dana Fisher served as the national FFA Vice-President.
Mrs. Heishman's nomination forms for both state and national recognitions make clear that her primary concerns are her students, her curriculum, and her method of instruction. She values her students as unique and important individuals. She strives "to teach each student to realize the potential they have." Her curriculum is science-based, and the scientific method is taught. "Teaching agriculture without science is virtually impossible," she commented. Of her method of instruction, Mrs. Heisman says, "I am a guide letting the student's natural curiosity direct his/her learning." Her classroom is a model for hands-on, inquiry based instruction.
In the photos above, students set-up for a lab to accompany Ms. Heishman lesson on biosecurity as it applies to the farm and livestock industry. Mrs. Heishman divides the class into small groups with each lab member having a specific responsibility. Every student will wear disposable gloves for their own safety and to avoid contamination of the experiment. Various scenarios of biosecurity problems are given to each group. One group will select a shoe from one of their members for this lab. One member of the group will swab that shoe sole with a Q-Tip and place the result into petri dish #1. The sole of the shoe will be washed with soap and water and swabbed again with that result placed into petri dish #2. Finally, the sole is cleaned with Lysol or another disinfectant and swabbed once again with a Q-Tip. This result goes into petri dish #3. All of the petri dishes are taped securely and left at room temperature for 5 or more days. They are able to view the growth of the bacteria without a microscope and are usually amazed at the increase in the colonies of bacteria. E-coli is usually found, but staph has been identified as well. Students never open the petri dishes, which are properly disposed of.
"Teaching agriculture without science is almost impossible,." said Sherry Heishman
"I have the unique situation of having been one of Mrs. Heishman's students who has now become a colleague," wrote Derek Ritenour, agriscience teacher at Peter Muhlenberg Middle School. "As her student I learned the value of a hands-on education. Mrs. Heishman always taught us in ways that exemplified the principles of learning by doing. Her genuine love of agriculture and passion for sharing that love with others was evidenced by her willingness to go above and beyond to bring us real-life learning opportunities.
"As her colleague, I have continued to see the same passion I saw from Mrs. Heishman as her student. I also see how much of herself Mrs. Heishman invests into her career. There is very little she won't do to enhance the educational experience her students are offered.
Students in Mrs. Heishman's Introduction to Veterinary Science class, which is dual-enrolled with
Lord Fairfax Community College, practice physical exams skills on Kate,
Ms. Heishman's Border Collie.
"I've also come to learn that Mrs. Heishman, the driven teacher, is also Mrs. Heishman, the competitive student. A couple of years ago Mrs. Heishman made the commitment to finish her MS degree in Agriculture and Life Science from Virginia Tech. While this was certainly a personal goal for Mrs. Heishman, the completion of her degree in the twentieth-some odd year of her career meant she would be equipped to offer her students dual enrollment opportunities through Lord Fairfax Community College.
"To this day I am learning from Mrs. Heishman through her innovative teaching techniques, willingness to be a life-long learner, and her love for all things Blue and Gold. I am proud to be her student and colleague and very fortunate to call her my mentor and friend."
Abbi Copp, agriculture teacher at Strasburg High School, is also a former student of Mrs. Heishman. "I took my first ag. class at Central High School my sophomore year. I had Mrs. Heishman as a teacher, and she encouraged me to join FFA and participate in activities and fill out an application to be an officer. Through her encouragement, I served as reporter and vice president my junior and senior years. I participated in several career development events, including the Meat Evaluation [Career Development Event (CDE)], where our team placed 1st in Virginia and competed at the National Convention."
"As a teacher and FFA advisor, Mrs. Heishman always expected you to do your best and give 110% effort. While she always had high expectations for us as students and FFA members, her expectations always made me want to work harder and try my best so I could achieve my greatest potential."
"Both Mrs. Heishman and Mr. Bowers showed me the hard work and dedication it takes to be a great agriculture teacher. They both always told me I should think about agricultural education as a career opportunity. I was pretty resistant because I wanted to be a veterinarian, but I should have known they both knew best.
"Now as an agriculture teacher myself, I've had the opportunity to work with Mrs. Heishman as a colleague. She has been helpful as a mentor and is an endless source of information and help. Whenever I've had a question, or needed help, she has never hesitated to provide a listening ear or helpful hand.
Students dissect a sheep's brain to learn the parts of the brain
and which of the five senses those parts are responsible for
Sherry Heishman is truly an asset to agricultural education. She is an invaluable source of information to new and veteran teachers. She pushes students to do and be the best they can be. She cares about helping students reach their full potential and uses the opportunities in agricultural education and FFA to do it."
For Sherry Heishman, what is paramount always comes back to her students. "The best is, " said Mrs. Heishman, "I have had the opportunity to work with many students who are wonderful individuals, successful in life, and willing to give back for the opportunities they have received. Through FFA. many are in Ag using the skills they learned and some found their career choice by participating in FFA and Ag classes."
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Amortized analysis
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In computer science, amortized analysis is a method for analyzing a given algorithm's time complexity, or how much of a resource, especially time or memory, it takes to execute. The motivation for amortized analysis is that looking at the worst-case run time per operation can be too pessimistic.[1]
While certain operations for a given algorithm may have a significant cost in resources, other operations may not be as costly. Amortized analysis considers both the costly and less costly operations together over the whole series of operations of the algorithm. This may include accounting for different types of input, length of the input, and other factors that affect its performance.[2]
Amortized analysis initially emerged from a method called aggregate analysis, which is now subsumed by amortized analysis. The technique was first formally introduced by Robert Tarjan in his 1985 paper Amortized Computational Complexity[3], which addressed the need for a more useful form of analysis than the common probabilistic methods used. Amortization was initially used for very specific types of algorithms, particularly those involving binary trees and union operations. However, it is now ubiquitous and comes into play when analyzing many other algorithms as well.[2]
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The method requires knowledge of which series of operations are possible. This is most commonly the case with data structures, which have state that persists between operations. The basic idea is that a worst case operation can alter the state in such a way that the worst case cannot occur again for a long time, thus "amortizing" its cost.
There are generally three methods for performing amortized analysis: the aggregate method, the accounting method, and the potential method. All of these give the same answers, and their usage difference is primarily circumstantial and due to individual preference.[4]
- Aggregate analysis determines the upper bound T(n) on the total cost of a sequence of n operations, then calculates the amortized cost to be T(n) / n.[4]
- The accounting method determines the individual cost of each operation, combining its immediate execution time and its influence on the running time of future operations. Usually, many short-running operations accumulate a "debt" of unfavorable state in small increments, while rare long-running operations decrease it drastically.[4]
- The potential method is like the accounting method, but overcharges operations early to compensate for undercharges later.[4]
Dynamic Array[edit]
Consider a dynamic array that grows in size as more elements are added to it such as an ArrayList in Java. If we started out with a dynamic array of size 4, it would take constant time to push four elements onto it. Yet pushing a fifth element onto that array would take longer as the array would have to create a new array of double the current size (8), copy the old elements onto the new array, and then add the new element. The next three push operations would similarly take constant time, and then the subsequent addition would require another slow doubling of the array size.
In general if we consider an arbitrary number of pushes n + 1 to an array of size n, we notice that push operations take constant time except for the last one which takes O(n) time to perform the size doubling operation. Since there were n + 1 operations total we can take the average of this and find that pushing elements onto the dynamic array takes: , constant time.[4]
Let's look at a Ruby implementation of a Queue, a FIFO data structure:
class Queue
def initialize
@input = []
@output = []
def enqueue(element)
@input << element
def dequeue
if @output.empty?
while @input.any?
@output << @input.pop
The enqueue operation just pushes an element onto the input array; this operation does not depend on the lengths of either input or output and therefore runs in constant time.
However the dequeue operation is more complicated. If the output array already has some elements in it, then dequeue runs in constant time; otherwise, dequeue takes O(n) time to add all the elements onto the output array from the input array, where n is the current length of the input array. After copying n elements from input, we can perform n dequeue operations, each taking constant time, before the output array is empty again. Thus, we can perform a sequence of n dequeue operations in only O(n) time, which implies that the amortized time of each dequeue operation is O(1).[5]
Alternatively, we can charge the cost of copying any item from the input array to the output array to the earlier enqueue operation for that item. This charging scheme doubles the amortized time for enqueue, but reduces the amortized time for dequeue to O(1).
Common use[edit]
- In common usage, an "amortized algorithm" is one that an amortized analysis has shown to perform well.
- Online algorithms commonly use amortized analysis.
- Allan Borodin and Ran El-Yaniv (1998). Online Computation and Competitive Analysis. Cambridge University Press. pp. 20,141.
- ^ "Lecture 7: Amortized Analysis" (PDF). Carnegie Mellon University. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
- ^ a b Rebecca Fiebrink (2007), Amortized Analysis Explained (PDF), retrieved 2011-05-03
- ^ Tarjan, Robert Endre (April 1985). "Amortized Computational Complexity". SIAM Journal on Algebraic Discrete Methods. 6 (2): 306–318. doi:10.1137/0606031.
- ^ a b c d e "Lecture 20: Amortized Analysis". Cornell University. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
- ^ Grossman, Dan. "CSE332: Data Abstractions" (PDF). cs.washington.edu. Retrieved 14 March 2015.


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(MONTGOMERY) – Attorney General Luther Strange said today's ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court, affirming that the state's chemical endangerment of a child law does protect unborn children, is a landmark victory. In its decision today, the Court held that "the plain meaning of the word 'child' in the chemical endangerment statute includes unborn children."
"The Court has ratified our argument that the public policy of our state is to protect life, both born and unborn," said Attorney General Strange. "It is a tremendous victory that the Alabama Supreme Court has affirmed the value of all life, including those of unborn children whose lives are among the most vulnerable of all."
The Court upheld the convictions of two women whose use of illegal drugs while they were pregnant caused their unborn children to suffer exposure to those drugs. The Court's ruling was a consolidation of two cases—Ankrom v. State, arising from Coffee County, and Kimbrough v. State, from Colbert County. In both cases, the defendants were charged with chemically endangering their children under an Alabama law that makes it a crime to endanger a child by exposing him or her to a controlled substance, a chemical substance such as precursors for manufacturing drugs, or drug paraphernalia.
Hope Ankrom and her newborn son both tested positive for cocaine when the child was born on January 31, 2000. Medical records documented Ankrom's substance abuse during her pregnancy. She pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years' imprisonment, which was suspended, and placed on probation for one year.
Amanda Helaine Borden Kimbrough's son, T.K., was born premature on April 29, 2008, and he died 19 minutes later after efforts to save him failed. An autopsy determined that his death was caused by "acute methamphetamine intoxication." Kimbrough pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment.
Attorney General Strange commended the outstanding work of the his Criminal Appeals Division in handling these cases, noting in particular Assistant Attorneys General Cecil Brendle and Michael Dean.
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Fortunately for owners of the Huawei Ascend X 4G, HSPA+ coverage will not only be limited to Cincinnati. The smartphone will be capable of roaming off of other 4G networks when available.
Cincinnati Bell is making claims of its network being able to provide download speeds of up to 10Mbps which they say is twice as fast as the 4G networks on Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile. However, there was no mention of Verizon's LTE network here.
If this HSPA+ network can truly deliver these download speeds than owners of the Ascend X 4G living in Cincy should be very pleased. The smartphone itself is actually not too shabby either. It boasts a 4.1-inch screen, Android 2.2 Froyo, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor and a 5-megapixel camera with 720p video recording capabilities.
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