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Evaluating the Overall Technical Efficiency of Islamic Banks Operating in the MENA Region During the Financial Crisis
The present paper measured overall technical efficiency of Islamic banks operating in the MENA region during the financial crisis of 2007-2009 to address the question what are the levels of overall, pure technical and scale efficiency of Islamic banks operating in the MENA region and how they evolved during the financial crisis. This paper addresses this question technical, pure technical, and scale efficiency measures are analyzed by employing on-parametric technique, Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). The study results suggested that Islamic banks in other MENA countries and North Africa on an average are relatively technically inefficient. This might be due to the underdeveloped banking system in those countries. In addition, the decomposition of technical efficiency into pure technical and scale efficiency shows that on average, the Islamic banks in North Africa counties and other MENA counties are having problems in the allocation of resources between their inputs and outputs mix compare to Islamic banks in GCC.
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Tue. January 29, 2013 | Joey Knight | Email
Plant boys cross country coach Mike Boza, whose ultra-successful local tenure includes four state titles while at Jesuit, announced via Facebook over the weekend that he's retiring.
"I recently let my school administration and my team know that I will not serve as the head cross country coach next season," Boza said in a three-paragraph Facebook post. "It was a very difficult thing to tell the boys. I've been teaching and coaching for over 30 years. Each of those jobs has become more demanding over the past few years to the point where I just need to take a break."
A married father of two grown children, Boza, 52, led Jesuit -- his alma mater -- to four state titles and three runner-up finishes in 12 seasons. After a brief stint at Leto, he took over the boys program at Plant in 2007, guiding the Panthers to third- and fifth-place finishes, respectively, at the last two Class 4A state meets.
Last year, he published his first book -- Run, Rinse, Repeat -- that chronicled his efforts to train his 2011 team even as he prepared for his first marathon in years. At the end of the book, he indicated he had pondered retiring before the '12 season.
"I've never been content to repeat the same experiences over and over without looking for the next challenge and pushing myself to grow," Boza wrote. "I also wonder how much longer I will have the energy and stamina for this kind of work. Teaching and coaching at a large public high school is demanding (if you're doing it right, anyway)."

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Assessment Update
The 2010-2011 assessment cycle came to a close in January with all campus wide departments and academic support units reporting data. We had a 96% submission rate for this cycle with every academic department and nearly every support unit on campus reporting.
Plans for the 2012-2013 cycle are due now. Please see the timeline below for important dates for the new cycle.
TIMELINE for 2012-2013 ASSESSMENT CYCLE
May 1 , 2012: Plans due to the Center for Teaching and Learning for the 2012-2013 cycle
July 1, 2012: Plans will be returned on or before this date after being reviewed
August 31, 2012: Plans are due for core curriculum course assessment, assessing at least two competencies using at least two measures for each.
Fall 2012 - Fall 2013: Collect data within your department/unit
Fall 2013: Evaluate collected data and plan ways to improve programs and services
January 2014: Reports due to the Center for Teaching and Learning
On-going: Communicate and Celebrate Learning
Shepherd assessment data is now being stored entirely online in the newly acquired online software program, WEAVE. Many of those who handle the assessment data for their department or unit have learned to use the online software and report satisfaction with its ease-of-use and intuitive structure. If you are interested in uploading your own assessment information into WEAVE, please contact Shannon or Laura at x5461 today to learn how to use this system. If you prefer not to use it yourself, just send in your assessment plan either hard copy or electronically to firstname.lastname@example.com and we will upload the information into WEAVE for you.
Collegiate Learning Assessment Test (CLA)
Use of the nationally recognized Collegiate Learning Assessment test (CLA) continued this spring with 79 graduating seniors students participating in the online exam. Designed to measure critical thinking, the exam is given to incoming freshmen each fall and graduating seniors each spring. Over time, these results chart the value-added by our institution and allow us to compare results with other schools state- and nationwide. Results from the most recent testing cycle will be available in August of 2012. Detailed reports of assessment results can be found on our website at: http://www.shepherd.edu/ctl/standardized_assess_measures.html.
Congratulations are due to our Assessment Professional Development Drawing Winners this spring: Georgiann Toole, Stephanie Slocum-Schaffer and Jim Sweeney. Thank you for the timely reports and for your commitment to assessing learning at Shepherd University!


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The judges have seemed serious about finding a legitimate hit act in the audition haystack.
For example: When I was told to dress like a "movie star" for an audition, it turned out the audition was for a grocery store.
Though Carroll has yet to land a gig on SNL, she keeps going back to audition every season.
I had moved to L.A. and gotten a little bit of traction there, and I think my manager parlayed that into an audition.
"I was a very young actress in London and I met him to audition for a role in Frenzy," she recalls.
Inasmuch as this soon stops, the abnormality and incorrectness of their audition is hard to establish.
audition is cognition of principles, conversant about all articulate sounds.
Abraham talked on, rather for the pleasure of utterance than for audition, so that his sister's abstraction was of no account.
She was not a baby-farm after all, and the audition of these squalling nurslings vexed her.
I do not know whether he remembered our first interview and my "audition," but I who remembered it well only hope that he did not.
1590s, "power of hearing," from Middle French audicion "hearing (in a court of law)," from Latin auditionem (nominative auditio) "a hearing, listening to," noun of action from past participle stem of audire "hear" (see audience). Meaning "trial for a performer" first recorded 1881.
"to try out for a performance part," 1935, from audition (n.). Transitive sense by 1944. Related: Auditioned; auditioning.
"to try out for a performance part," 1935, from audition (n.). Transitive sense by 1944. Related: Auditioned; auditioning.
audition au·di·tion (ô-dĭsh'ən)
The sense, ability, or power of hearing.


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With music and movie collections getting bigger, it's good to get organised
Move an entire library
Even if your file management hasn't been the best, iTunes can still help you to clean everything up prior to moving a library. Go into Preferences > Advanced and make sure 'Copy when adding…' is enabled. Then choose File > Library > Organize Library. Tick the option to Consolidate Files, and also the Reorganize Files… box. This pulls any files currently located outside of the iTunes folder into it, and reorganises everything into correct subfolders. After doing this you may want to delete the external files, since they will have been duplicated. It's now safe to copy your Library folder to a different location or drive.
Store on an external drive
Hard-drive space is very precious, especially on your laptop or machines with smaller solid-state drives. However, you can easily offload your ever-expanding iTunes library to an external hard drive by simply dragging and dropping it from its default location in Macintosh HD > Users > Username > Music > iTunes to another drive.
Then in iTunes, go into Preferences > Advanced and in the iTunes Media Folder Location box, click Change and point the software at the new location. It's even possible to store the library on a networked drive, as long as it's mounted on your Mac.
One great tip is to connect a USB hard drive to your recent Airport Base Station or Time Capsule and use the Airport Disk feature to store the library there, out of sight.
Use keyboard shortcuts
iTunes 11 has some handy key shortcuts for switching library sections. Use the keys ç+1 through to ç+7 to toggle the view between the different media types. In order, they are music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, iTunes U, books and apps.
Maintain multiple libraries
iTunes can be made to use different libraries, which is great if you want to use a smaller one on your laptop but a bigger one when at home. Hold down the alt key when starting iTunes and it will ask you to create a new library or choose an existing one. Using this trick you can create as many libraries as you want on different drives, then choose the relevant one when starting up.
Transfer between computers
If you have more than one Mac (or PC) at home you may want to transfer iTunes files between them. In iTunes' FIle menu, go to the Home Sharing submenu and turn on Home Sharing, which will require you to authorise with your Apple ID. Do the same on another Mac on your local network, and each library that has been shared should appear in the Shared section in iTunes.
Each computer must sign in with the same Apple ID. As well as streaming any music and video between these computers, you will also now be able to drag and drop to copy the same content between libraries. You can also have iTunes automatically import purchases made on one Mac to the libraries of others.
Home Sharing gets around the problem of having to sync mobile devices to one iTunes library at once by allowing you to share content between multiple libraries. It also works for streaming any of this data to Apple's devices around your home.
Delete inside your Library
iTunes libraries can get a little unwieldy, not to mention the fact that they can use up your previous hard drive space. Also, you may not know that deleting something from a playlist does not delete it from the Library, so it will still hang around.
To delete stuff from the Library you can either right-click on it and choose 'Show' in Finder and delete the files from there or better still, go to the master Music or Movies lists at the top left of iTunes' sidebar view and filter using the search box to locate the data.
So you might search for an album name, then delete those files from the master Library list. This should prompt iTunes to ask you if you really want to delete the files to the Trash.
Share your photos
Photo sharing is one of iTunes' lesser known features, but it is still an incredibly useful one. To use it for yourself go into File > Home Sharing > Choose Photos to Share With Apple TV.
You will now have the option of enabling sharing from iPhoto or any folder, including options for specific playlists and even sharing videos. These will then be shared to any second or third generation Apple TV using Home Sharing. You can also set your Apple TV up to use photos from iPhoto as its screensaver.
Share your library
If you wanted to enable streaming over your local network without using Home Sharing, go to Preferences > Sharing. You can then choose playlists to share, with optional password protection if you wanted to keep your content secure.
This feature will enable others to stream but not copy music, and does not require any authorisation with your Apple ID, so is good for networks such as businesses and universities as well as shared houses. Should you wish, you also have the option to have tracks played over Home Sharing count towards play counts, or not.
Duplicate files found
As your music collection grows duplicate files have a habit of popping up. In iTunes 10 there was a very handy Display Duplciates feature accessible from the File menu, which enabled you to prune redundant files from your library.
In iTunes 11 this has gone, but apparently this was an oversight, and Apple will re-introduce it in a future update, hopefully by the time you read this. Until then, what can you do? There are two scripts available online that will do the same tasks – Duplicates and Exact Duplicated. Get them from samsoft.org.uk/iTunes/scripts.asp#Duplicates


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KONY 2012: Why it's time to put the "rescue" story to bed
From Breakthrough president and CEO Mallika Dutt: Jason Russell and Invisible Children know that a powerful story can change the world. But by characterizing essentially all Ugandans as either war criminals or helpless victims, the massively viral KONY 2012 manages to flatten its subject rather than deepen it. Which is to say: it fails the [...]
March 13, 2012 by Mallika Dutt | Tags: Africa, betty bigombe, homepage, Invisible Children, jason russell, Joseph Kony, kony 2012, storytelling, Uganda | Comments Off
culture shockers: Gay couple in America 2049 join LGBTQ social media movement
In a boost for the LGBTQ movement, a recent nationwide Gallup poll found that 53% of Americans support making gay marriage legal. This comes as a noticeable increase from last year, when 44% favored same-sex unions. The Gallup poll is one of several polls that have been conducted nationwide this year that are showing increased [...]
May 24, 2011 by Pulkit | Tags: AllOut.org, America 2049, Anthony Rapp, b-listed, breakthrough, culture shockers, Facebook, Freedom to Marry, Gallup, gay marriage, GLAAD, GLSEN, Good Day Every Day, Harold Perrineau, human rights, It Gets Better, It Gets Better project, LGBTQ, No H8 Campaign, Presbyterian Church USA, Proposition 8, same-sex union, Uganda | Comments Off
b-the change: With the unfortunate murder of gay rights advocate David Kato, please stand with Brenda
A very important take action came to our attention. Right now, Brenda Namigadde, a Ugandan lesbian in the UK, is facing deportation back to Uganda. She has said: "If I'm sent back I'll be tortured … it's very dangerous for me." Especially with the tragic killing of Ugandan gay rights activist, David Kato, this is [...]
January 27, 2011 by crissy spivey | Tags: b-listed, b-the change, breakthrough, Brenda Namigadde, David Kato, lgbt, Uganda | Comments Off
b-activists: Invisible Children help pass bill for Africa through Congress; next stop, Obama
Invisible Children succeeds in getting Congress to pass the LRA Disarmament Act to put an end to human rights violations in Central Africa; now all that's left is a signature from President Obama to implement the bill.
May 19, 2010 by Annie | Tags: b-activists, b-listed, Barack Obama, breakthrough, Central African Republic, Citizens Warrant Arrest, Congress, Democratic Republic of Congo, human rights, Invisible Children, Joseph Kony, Lord's Resistance Army, LRA Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act, sudan, Uganda | Comments Off
b-activists: Hope Phones (not phone home) provide medical care for poor in the global south
ET had a point when he said "phone home." But what did he do with his old phone? I doubt he knew about Hope Phones, a new campaign by FrontlineSMS:Medic, that recycles the more than 450,000 mobile phones that find their way into desk drawers or trash cans around the U.S. everyday. An invention of [...]
May 19, 2009 by akshay | Tags: b-activists, cell phones, ET, frontlinesms, global health, hope phones, laptops, Malawi, phone home, recycling, The Wireless Source, Uganda | Comments Off
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On 8/8/05, Aaron <lists at mycommunitynet dot net> wrote:
> 1) I believe that this is possible, but can a monowall with a wireless
> card use wireless as the WAN?
> 2) If yes, then can I connect to a PPTP connection as part of that WAN
> connection?
No, not the kind of PPTP you're talking about.
> 3) Can I then NAT computers behind the wireless connection (the
> computers are connected via the ethernet ports)?
You could, but without the PPTP you won't get anywhere.
You should be able to set up a normal wireless on the WAN, and PPTP
from the clients to the other PPTP server (though only one at a
time...). The only solution to use multiple clients over m0n0wall to
a PPTP server in this scenario is to bridge the wireless WAN to an OPT
interface and plug the clients into the OPT when using the wireless.


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The popularity of Brighton Supper Clubs continues apace with another fine offering from super-talented chef Chris Bailey. He takes centre stage on Thursday 6th September to bring a multi-course seasonal tasting menu using the best local produce from land and sea.
The Interim Table is the latest pop-up night by Chris, previously of the Michelin starred Black Rat in Winchester. His previous event at Hove's La Cave a Fromage, was a sell-out and earmarked him as a one to watch on the Brighton dining scene.
With space for up to 30 guests, the event is being held in a unique private residence in central Brighton. The meal will be served at a communal table kitchen-side, allowing guests to watch Chris at work.
Diners will be treated to a stiffener and small bites, followed by a show-stopping taster menu, to include fennel pollen sourdough, dived scallops, foraged mushrooms, smoke rings and cobnut praline. There will also be some unique twists and techniques on display throughout the night. Wine will be provided at cost by Brighton's excellent Ten Green Bottles.
Intrigued? Then book your space now. At only £39.50 per person, this is one dinner date you really don't want to miss.
Thursday 6th September, 7.30pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available via Chris Bailey's website.


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AFTER two heartbreaking defeats, top South Australian sprinter Conservatorium is poised to break a long drought in this afternoon's Eye Liner Stakes (1350m) at Ipswich.
It has been 20 months since Gary Kennewell's speedster last won a race the Listed Durbridge Stakes in Adelaide but his recent form suggests that elusive victory isn't far away.
In Conservatorium's past six starts, varying from Group 1 to Listed level, he has not finished further back than fifth and picked up four placings.
While on paper that might look like the form of a classic "non-winner'', that is not an accurate description.
Two starts ago, Conservatorium was brave when collared late by Platelet in the Group 1 Goodwood. That was tough, but the QTC Cup a fortnight ago at Eagle Farm was brutal.
After jumping from the outside barrier (again), the Royal Academy gelding had to work hard early to cross and kept fighting in the straight as he tried to hold off a diving Galah on the line.
To the naked eye it looked like he held on, but the camera said otherwise.
The loss ensured Conservatorium missed out on a start in the Stradbroke Handicap, meaning Kennewell had to settle for the $175,000 Eye Liner Stakes.
But that run of bad luck has already started turning around, the sprinter drawing perfectly in barrier four for the Listed event.
"He's flying, everything is good, he should be hard to beat,'' a confident Kennewell told The Advertiser yesterday. "It's nice (to finally draw a gate). It probably cost him winning the other day.
"He's looking as good as he ever had he's just thrived up here (in Queensland)."
Given his recent efforts, it's no surprise Conservatorium has to carry the top weight of 59kg.
The five-year-old added another string to his bow last start, proving he can handle rain-affected ground. The track was rated a heavy 9 yesterday, but Kennewell expects it to improve with the clear skies and strong breeze around Ipswich in the past two days.
Conservatorium is considered a $6 hope by TattsBet, just behind Gerald Ryan's heavily backed favourite Dances On Stars ($3.70), whom Kennewell believes is the biggest danger.
It's a big day for the Morphettville-based stable, with last year's Adelaide Cup-winner Rialya, trained by Gary's son Lloyd, primed to run a big race in the Ipswich Cup.
"Rialya has worked really well. We just hope that he's up to his game,'' Kennewell said. "His last run was good and he's improved since then.''
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The 50th Design Automation Conference (DAC) is taking place this week. The conference features SKY Talks, DAC Insights, Training Day and Visionary Talks from industry luminaries. The 2013 event will take place at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas from June 2-6, 2013. DAC is dedicated to the electronic design, design automation, IP, embedded systems and software industries.
New program initiatives at the 2013 Design Automation Conference include:
Global Forum Exhibit
Over 40 countries will participate in the DAC-Global Forum, celebrating with DAC attendees the contributions each nation has made to the field of electronic design and showcasing future plans. The Global Forum ribbon-cutting will take place on Monday, June 3rd at 5:00pm with the Mayor of Austin, Lee Leffingwell, doing the honors. The Global Forum Exhibit is sponsored by ATIC and GLOBALFOUNDRIES.
Visionary Talks
Key leaders in the electronic industry and state of Texas will give eight- to 10-minute visionary presentations before the keynote address. Talks will explore the challenging new ideas and innovative thinking that have helped shaped the industry and explore what the next 50 years will bring us.
SKY Talks
The 50th DAC has introduced a new category in the technical program: SKY Talks. SKY is an abbreviation for Short KeYnotes, each 30 minutes long. Six prominent speakers from the following companies and universities will be presenting SKY Talks: Barcelona Supercomputing Center, Cadence, DARPA, D.E. Shaw Research, IBM, NVIDIA and Stanford University.
Designed in Texas, a new aspect of the Designer Track
This program consists of 30-minute invited talks across two days of the conference. Designed in Texas talks will feature senior technical leads and managers presenting design experiences and results. This will provide an unprecedented opportunity for the Texas design community to interact with each other and the DAC community.
DAC Insights
These two hour co-sponsored presentations focus on the current design, verification, and wireless algorithm validation. Insight co-sponsors include Aldec, Agilent, Jasper Design Automation, and Calypto Design. DAC Insight presentations are complimentary for attendees.
Training Day Thursday
Attendees have the opportunity to attend high-quality training sessions in popular subjects from leading training provider Doulos on Thursday at DAC.
The Past, Present, and Future of EDA
A historical special session on the past, present and future of the EDA industry will be held on Wednesday, June 5th.
More info: Design Automation Conference


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The University of Texas women's tennis team defeated Utah 4-1 Sunday in Austin, Texas, as part of the ITA Kick-off Weekend.
No. 34-ranked Utah netted the doubles point with a 2-1 edge in matches but was unable to post a singles victory against 11th-ranked Texas.
In the No. 1 doubles match, Utah's Paige Miles and Tereza Bekerova defeated Breaunna Addison and Noel Scott, 8-2. Utah's Callie Craig and Sarah Pham beat Lina Padegimaite and Annat Rabinovich 8-6 in the No. 3 match.
Men's tennis • In Las Vegas, Northern Arizona beat Utah State 4-0. Utah State's Fredrick Peterson lost to Patrick Schimmelbauer 6-1, 6-0 in the No. 2 singles pairing.


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Updated A small army of security and privacy researchers has called on Google to automatically encrypt all data transmitted via its Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar services.
Google already uses Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (https) encryption to mask login information on this trio of cloud-based web-based applications. And netizens have the option of turning on https for all transmissions. But full-fledged https protection isn't flipped on by default.
"Googles default settings put customers at risk unnecessarily," reads a letter lobbed to Google CEO Eric Schmidt by 37 academics and researchers. "Googles services protect customers usernames and passwords from interception and theft. However, when a user composes email, documents, spreadsheets, presentations and calendar plans, this potentially sensitive content is transferred to Googles servers in the clear, allowing anyone with the right tools to steal that information".
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The 'Silver Linings Playbook' actor is set to star in and produce the film about a true-crime writer who is embroiled in a chain of serial murders.
Bradley Cooper may not star in a Lance Armstrong biopic, but he's already sealed to star in another high-end movie project. Deadline reports that the Oscar-nominated actor is set to lead "The Man From Primrose Lane", which is based on James Renner's novel of the same name.
The project is developed at Warner Bros. Pictures with Cooper and Kevin McCormick serving as the producers. No director has been recruited, but the script will be penned by Chad Feehan, whose "Beyond the Pale" screenplay was included in the Black List.
Cooper's new project will revolve around a true-crime writer called David Neff, who is known as "the man with a thousand mittens." He investigates strange murder cases and later becomes obsessively embroiled in a chain of serial murders.
Neff works hard to uncover the identity of the killer known as the Man from Primrose Lane, but at the same time he discovers his own dangerous connection to the crimes. In order to prevent more victims from falling and seize the killer, Neff has to think outside the box about what he believes as truth.
Cooper has recently been rumored to be eyeing Lance Armstrong part in J.J. Abrams-produced biopic based on the proposal book "Cycle of Lies: The Fall of Lance Armstrong". He later denied the report, claiming that it was "nuts." He claimed, "I didn't even know that J.J. has the rights, I had no idea. I don't know anything about it."
The lead actor of "The Hangover" film series is up for Best Actor award at the upcoming Oscars, thanks to his highly-praised role as a mentally-troubled man in dramedy "Silver Linings Playbook".


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Join us as we kick off our Fall 2016 Community Education Series. The first session, a panel discusison on opate use and treatment will include a discussion and Q & A session. Martha Maksym, ExecutiveDirector of the United Way of Northwest Vermont, will facilitate the discussion.
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Mr. McCaffrey painstakingly recruited local investors, one or two at a time, before amassing 70 high-net-worth individuals. As his capital needs expanded, he shifted sights beyond his own country.
"We have done laps around the Earth raising money," he says. "It was often three nights sleep in three continents. You headed east and come back from the west in five days."
Get through the middle ground
Affluent individuals were fine for providing $25,000 to $50,000 a pop, but he faced a funding gap before the equity funds would kick in with sums of $5-million to $10-million.
"You do not want to raise too many dollars at that stage, and you have this dance back and forth on the right approach," he admits. "Until you get through that phase, there is a little bit of a slowdown in your timing."
He worked his way through the lull, before pitching private equity managers. The breakthrough was a commitment by global investor Warburg Pincus in 2004. It took a year of educating the firm before it came on board, and it is now MEG's largest shareholder with 22 per cent. "The private equity world is so pivotal for the success in the oil sands," Mr. McCaffrey says.
Working with the Chinese
By 2005, MEG was still a mystery to many Canadian investors, but had a cachet in knowledgeable energy circles. Mr. McCaffrey was approached by CNOOC about buying in. The Chinese company had been studying the oil sands for four years and narrowed its focus to one company. MEG wasn't even looking for money, but Mr. McCaffrey found a way to work something out.
The Chinese were interested in financial returns, but they also wanted knowledge - and MEG is a master of SAGD. It has been a true partnership, he says. "We have taught them about technologies and they teach us about China in exchange."
Don't be greedy
As markets regained momentum from the 2008 meltdown, MEG, now a producing oil sands player at 27,000 barrels a day, prepared to go public. It astonished many people by its size and assets. That was partly by design - by seeming to come out of nowhere, it built a certain excitement factor.
But the timing was tricky. MEG came to the market in July, 2010, just after the Athabasca Oil Sands Corp. debacle. When Athabasca had floated its shares, its stock tanked, leaving a trail of angry investors.
"It was a tough time because we had many investors asking if they came in, how did they know the price wouldn't go down?" Mr. McCaffrey says. "All we could tell them was our shareholders were very supportive and committed, and the company was at a much different stage [than Athabasca]"
Gauging the market, MEG lowered its target price and settled for an offering of $700-million, down from earlier estimates of over $1-billion. "Things change a lot at the last minute and you have to be prepared to only accept what you are comfortable with," Mr. McCaffrey says.(Shares closed on Thursday at $49, up from an IPO price of $35.)MEG's current status, with its private equity shareholders and large cash reserves, raises the speculation: Will it be a buyer or seller in the future?
"We're a developer," Mr. McCaffrey quickly replies, insisting that the primary goal is hitting production of 260,000 barrels a day by 2020. Getting there from today's 27,000 barrels will soak up a lot of capital.
Mr. McCaffrey doesn't sound like a seller - "you can hear in my voice how excited I am, because I know how big this prize can be" - but events may be beyond his control. And if MEG sees opportunities that make sense, it could buy, as well.
But while it is a world traveller in scouting for capital, it is a homebody about its operations. "We don't wander around - we stick to our area and we try to get the best value out of every barrel."
Chairman, president and chief executive officer, MEG Energy Corp.
54 years old
Wife Janice is a former Olympic race walker
Civil engineering degree, University of Alberta, 1981
Bachelor of science degree in biology/chemistry, University of Alberta, 1978
Received designation of professional engineer in 1983
Career highlights
Served 17 years at Amoco Canada in various managerial positions, including manager of business development and growth for oil sands developments
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My two all time favorite movies are The Sound of Music and Trainspotting. I LOVE dark 80s comedies like Heathers.
I don't listen to new music, I try and it just all sucks. I'll stick with what I know. I like most music but old school punk and industrial are my favorites.
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Oatmeal Raspberry Bars
Most times when I make a recipe, I have spent a good deal of time looking for one with something specific, whether it be an idea I have or just an ingredient I have on hand. If I'm wanting brownies, for instance, I may look through ten cookbooks, my Yep files, and dozens of online recipes trying to find just the right one for what I have in mind.
Then there are times like today, when I've been at work all day and don't have much motivation to trudge through my usual methods. I quickly find a recipe that looks quick and easy, and just go with it. That doesn't always work out for the best, but some times you hit the proverbial jackpot. Today's jackpot comes in the form of raspberry bars.
A couple of notes about the recipe. I didn't have any lemons on hand for zesting, so I used about 1/2 tablespoon of lemon extract. The normal substitution is half the amount of zest, but I went a little lighter. It's a good idea to add the extract while the food processor is pulsing so it gets evenly mixed into the crust. Also, as I was ready to put these in the oven, I noticed that there is no suggested baking time. My bars baked for about 25 minutes.
So, are they quick? Yes, from the moment I started gathering my mise en place to the time I put the pan in the oven, only about 25 minutes had passed. What about easy? The crust/topping gets mixed in a food processor. The raspberry component comes from a jar. In terms of return on investment, these bars are more than a winner.
- 1 & 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1 & 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon extract
- 1 & 1/2 cups raspberry jam
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9"x 13" baking pan.
Place flour, brown sugar, salt, and baking soda in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to combine. Add butter and pulse until a dough forms.
Add oats and extract. Pulse twice to combine.
Press about 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of prepared pan.
Spread jam evenly over crust.
Sprinkle remaining dough over the top of the jam. Press down gently.
Bake 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely before cutting into bars.


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ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama will travel to a suburban Detroit auto plant Friday with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, who's in the U.S. for a state visit expected to focus on trade.
Congress is expected to approve free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama that have been pending since George W. Bush was president. The House takes them up Tuesday.
The White House said Monday that Obama and Lee will tour General Motors' Orion (OHR'-ee-un) Assembly Plant on Friday.
The plant made news last year when autoworkers agreed to a lower wage for 40 percent of the plant's 1,500 employees so GM could profitably build two new small cars.
A White House statement says the two leaders will talk about the free trade agreement.


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Maxine Lucille Mathers, 91, of Cambridge, passed away Jan. 20, 2013, at her residence.
She was born on Jan. 29, 1921, in Summerfield, to the late William and Vashti (Hutchins) Oliver. Also preceding her in death was a son, Dick Gibson; two brothers; and four sisters. Mrs. Mathers was a retired LPN. She was a member of LPN Nurse's Association, and was a Protestant by faith.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Warne Mathers of Cambridge, and whom she married on Nov. 3, 1952; two grandchildren, Brent Gibson and Tonya Marlatt; four great- grandchildren, Brad Marlatt, Ryan Hatmaker, Jacob and Gabrielle Gibson; two great-great-grandchildren, Evan and Mason Marlatt; and a sister, Martha White of Canton.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Bundy-Law Funeral Home, Cambridge, where funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday with the Rev. William Cain officiating. Burial will be in Northwood Cemetery.
Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.bundy-lawfuneralhome.com.
My thoughts and prayers are with you,Aunt Maxine and the family. God has taken you from us for a wonderful reason. He will take good care of you,as you are no longer in pain now.You lived a long and precious life. Grandma loves you and misses you. I love you so much. REST IN PEACE WITH LOVE,Jennifer


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Each week in The Moviegoer, Nick Olson examines new and upcoming films.
Captain America is set in 1942 during World War II. Before he becomes America's captain, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) – a gentle, but brave-hearted young man — is confronted by Bavarian scientist Dr. Abraham Erskine regarding his motive to fight in the war: "Do you want to kill Nazis?" Rogers' response is telling: "I don't want to kill anyone. I don't like bullies — I don't care where they're from." Later, Rogers asks the scientist, "why me?" and Dr. Erskine replies, "Because a weak man knows the value of strength . . . the value of power."
Two essential themes seem implicit in the scene: avoidance of nationalism and independent self-reliance. That a German scientist cautions Captain America to avoid hating his German enemies in the midst of World War 2 helped to quell most of my reservations about Captain America. It is the type of story that easily could have pandered to the worst forms of country-love.
In The Four Loves, C.S. Lewis considers three forms of patriotism: (1) an affection for "familiar sights, sounds, and smells"; (2) an admiring attitude toward "our country's past . . . as it lives in popular imagination . . . the great deeds of our ancestors"; and (3) the firm belief that "our own nation . . . has long been, and still is markedly superior to all others." Lewis believes the first two can function as healthy forms of patriotism properly qualified by Christianity. The third, however, was apparently asserted by one of Lewis's friends, whom Lewis refers to as an "extremely lovable old ass." However, Lewis says, it can "produce asses that kick and bite." Thankfully, Captain America is consistently celebratory of Lewis's first two forms of patriotism, and generally elusive of the third.
The film's second central insight is all the more evident in the end of the film when the good Captain does battle with Red Skull (Hugo Weaving) — the world dominator aspiring to be an ungodly god. Just when it seems like Captain America has met his match, he is joined in the fight by his fellows; finding his source of strength from outside of himself trumps Red Skull's towering self-reliance. Defiantly, Captain America says to Red Skull that there are "limits to what you can do." The line should cause us to consider whether we actually tend more toward interdependence or self-exaltation.
Captain America avoids straw-man enemies, nationalism, and celebration of independent self-reliance. Yet, I can see why Steve Rogers lives in the shadow of Marvel darling Peter Parker. Nearly all of Captain America's conflict comes from exterior foes — not from within himself. The hero becomes a bit boring when he is masquerading as Rocky Balboa on steroids and with a shield. But this doesn't hinder too much a fun time at the movies (thanks to the chuckles elicited by the incomparable Tommy Lee Jones). Captain America is an attractive and entertaining movie by virtue of its vintage appeal to simpler times and selfless ideals. The film inspires a restrained patriotism that we can all feel good about.


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Video: Down 14, BYU comes back to blow out St. Mary's
02/02/2014 3:23amHighlights of BYU's 84-71 win over St. Mary's. The victory over the Gaels was the Cougars first win over St. Mary's since joining the WCC.
Cougars shake off early game difficulties to top Gaels
02/02/2014 9:42amSearching for its first win against St. Mary's since joining the West Coast Conference, BYU got off to a lackluster start Saturday night before an absolute dominant second half propelled the Cougars to an 84-71 victory.


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This article is an open-access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/).
The article examines the enduring popularity of a form of school history which is based predominantly on the idea that the transmission of a positive story about the national past will inculcate in young people a sense of loyalty to the state; a reassuring and positive sense of identity and belonging; and a sense of social solidarity with fellow citizens. England is one of the countries which has to at least some extent moved away from this model of school history; but the past few years have seen suggestions for a move back to a history curriculum which focuses predominantly on the transmission of 'Our Island Story'; and which presents a positive rendering of that story. The history curriculum in England is currently under review; and public pronouncements by politicians; academic historians and newspaper editorials suggest strong pressures towards a restoration of what is often termed 'traditional' school history; which was prevalent in English schools before the advent of what has been termed 'New history' in the 1970s. The paper questions some of the arguments which have been put forward in order to justify a return to a history curriculum based on a positive and unproblematic narrative of the national story and suggests that such a course of action is based on some unexamined assumptions and a limited understanding of pedagogy and learning. The final section of the paper outlines several weaknesses and flaws in the arguments for reverting to a traditional (
This paper considers two questions related to the teaching of history in schools. First; to what extent should school history be based around the teaching of the story of the nation's past? And second; to what extent should the teaching of the national past attempt to present a positive picture of the nation's past, rather than a dispassionately objective and critical one?
For most of the time that history has been part of the school curriculum, the rationale for its inclusion has been based predominantly on the idea that the transmission of a positive story about the national past will inculcate in young people a sense of loyalty to the state, a reassuring and positive sense of identity and belonging [
However, England was one of a number of countries that moved away from this 'traditional' model of school history centered on transmitting a positive 'canon' of the national past [
The past decade has seen a reaction against this move away from the use of school history to tell the (positive) story of the nation state. A number of newspaper articles have lamented the fact that because of this move away from traditional school history, young people appear to know nothing of their nation's past [
Politicians and policymakers also expressed concern about the move away from the use of school history to inculcate national pride and celebrate the nation's progress towards liberal democracy, religious tolerance and general prosperity. It is perhaps interesting to note that this included politicians of the left, not just those on the right. Tony Blair stressed the importance of pupils learning 'British history', and Gordon Brown argued for a 'National Museum of History', which would foster national pride, and for the explicit teaching of 'Britishness' as part of the school curriculum [
Although it is important to understand that support for a positive and 'national' form of school history came from politicians of the left as well as the right, the campaign against 'new history' gained momentum with the inception of a Conservative led coalition government in 2010. Although the main focus of this paper is to consider the
An analysis of the public pronouncements of the Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove, gives an indication of the extent to which there are high-level pressures for a return to a form of school history based around a positive rendering of the nation's past. In a speech to the Conservative Party Conference in 2010, he argued that 'the current approach to school history denies children the opportunity to hear our island story… Well, this trashing of our past has to stop [
A comparatively new addition to the rationale for an 'Our island story' version of school history is that it will aid social cohesion, in the increasingly multicultural and multi-ethnic Britain that has resulted from recent globalisation and migration trends. Historian Simon Schama argues that 'It's our history that binds us together as a distinctive community in an otherwise generically globalised culture' [
There is no better way of building a modern, inclusive, patriotism than by teaching all British citizens to take pride in this country's historic achievements. Which is why the next Conservative Government will ensure the curriculum teaches the proper narrative of British History - so that every Briton can take pride in this nation [
This vision of school history raises a number of questions about what sort of citizen is desired, and in what ways school history might contribute to citizenship education. There are different visions of 'the good citizen'. Former Secretary of State for Education John Patten argued that public education systems should contribute to 'a willingness of persons (…) to make sacrifices for the community and to accept legitimate decisions of public officials' [
As of September 2011, the idea of teaching 'British values' is now enshrined in the regulations for initial teacher education, with the stipulation that teachers must not undermine 'fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs' [
As well as the question of whether a nation-based form of school history is desirable, there is also the question of whether the vision of school history outlined by Michael Gove would be successful in improving social cohesion and reducing or eliminating the incidents of civic violence and terrorist activity that have at times scarred British society in recent years.
This article is not intended to be a defence of 'The New History'. The weaknesses and flaws in the current arrangements for the teaching of history in English schools have been well documented. These weaknesses include over-reliance and meretricious use of short 'snippets' from sources (often termed 'Death by sources a-f' in the pages of
However, there are some dangers inherent in a move to restore the traditional mode of school history which was prevalent in English schools before the 1970s.
First is the assumption that a return to traditional school history, with an emphasis on 'narrative', and the telling of 'Our Island Story' will serve to increase the motivation and engagement of pupils, and the proportion of pupils who will choose to continue the study of the subject beyond the age at which the subject becomes optional [
Pupils' views on enjoyment of history at KS3 (11–14 year olds).
|Survey and date
|'Quite enjoyable'
|'Not that enjoyable'
|Schools Council Survey (1967)
|Hargreaves Report (1984)
|QCA Survey (2005)
Pupils' views on the usefulness of history [
|Survey and date
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|Schools Council Survey (1967)
|Hargreaves Report (1984)
|QCA Survey (2005)
Another danger in reverting to the traditional model of school history that operated in most English schools until the 1970s is that the assumption that teaching a positive story of the national past will promote social cohesion is an illusory and untested one. Research by Grever
There was a European country which saw its education system as book of nation building, as a vehicle for the inculcation of national virtues, the praise of national heroism, the pride in national culture. And its government was almost ruthless in its centralization of the curriculum and in deploying education as a political weapon in the republican cause. That country was France under the Third Republic and when those national virtues were put to the test in1940, they failed miserably [
In an era when students have access to alternative ways of learning about the past to a much greater degree than in the 1970s, putting forward an unproblematically positive portrayal of the national story is a dubious and probably doomed enterprise. In the words of Eric Hobsbawn [
The attempt to bring back a traditional canon of 'essential historical knowledge', as in the Netherlands and elsewhere [
However, there are other schools of thought on what choices should be made in terms of content selection for school history, which are not based on the 'classical' canon drawn up (and perhaps appropriate to) the late nineteenth century. It can be argued that the more important function of school history is to help pupils to understand the society and world they are living in, rather than to understand the world as it was in the past. Professor Lawrence Stenhouse, architect of the Humanities Curriculum Project which was one of the early manifestations of 'New History' argued that 'In the humanities curriculum, one selects for adolescents those topics which are of enduring human interest because of their importance to the human situation', arguing for a curriculum 'that took better account of social and economic change, and was more congruent with the needs and interests of youngpeople' [
Moreover, the answer to one of history's big questions, 'How is power to be exercised in a way which contributes to human fulfilment?' [
Whilst accepting the legitimacy of national identity and aspiration, Vaclav Havel argued against the sort of political ideas which in the name of nationality attempt to suppress other aspects of what he termed 'the human home', other aspects of human existence and human rights [
Another feature of the current review of the history curriculum in England is the leading role afforded to academic historians, at the expense of history educationalists/didactics, who in a sense are regarded as 'part of the problem' for the perceived weaknesses of current arrangements. Michael Gove announced that a committee of 'the greatest minds in Britain' would be invited to design a new history curriculum, including historians Simon Schama, Andrew Roberts, Simon Sebag Montefiore and 'a modern Macauley', Niall Ferguson [
The move towards presenting pupils with an established or defined narrative of the past, and increasing the amount of subject content and factual knowledge which needs to be covered in the history curriculum also risks reversing the gains which have been made in developing pupils' understanding of history as a form of knowledge, with its rules, procedures and conventions for ascertaining the validity of claims; a useful skill in a society that has become increasingly sophisticated in terms of manipulating and distorting information. It could be argued that the world would be better served if school history was to be used to protect citizens against their own state rather than using it to secure allegiance against other states. (How many people reading this article would completely trust their government to tell them the complete truth about all matters of state?) School history can be used to help young people to develop an awareness of loyalties and obligations to bodies other than the state, and of the tensions that can sometimes arise between the interests of the state and other communities. Thomson points to the many examples of how 'easily led' populations have been, adding that 'we may now claim to be more sophisticated and less easily manipulated than our ancestors, but there is little evidence of this… from the Crusades, Napoleon, Hitler, Kennedy or Yeltsin, the ability to deploy propaganda has been one of the main determinants of historical direction' [
The desired nature and form of school history depends on what sort of citizens the state wants to cultivate. In today's world, is it better to have citizens who are loyal, compliant and credulous, or citizens who are discerning in their ability to handle information intelligently, and who have been educated to be constructively critical in evaluating the reliability and authority of what they are told, by politicians, the media, the internet or even historians? John Slater argues that properly taught, and freed from the constraints of promoting national pride, school history 'not only helps us to understand the identity of our communities, cultures, nations, by knowing something of their past, but also enables our loyalties to them to be moderated by informed and responsible scepticism' [
It is not a school's task to produce good citizens any more than it is to produce Christian gentlemen. The school does not give people their political ideals or religious faith but the means to discover both for themselves. Above all, it gives them the scepticism to doubt, rather than the inclination to believe. In this sense, a good school is subversive of current orthodoxy in politics, religion and learning. Of course, by placing the emphasis on radical independence of mind, we run the risk of producing, for example, an intelligent traitor rather than a stupid patriot. But the risk of failing is much greater because the result may be a sham democracy in which citizens do not have the independence to participate [
The past decade has seen an unhelpful polarisation of views about how and why history should be taught in English schools, but there have been voices calling for a balance between the calls for a return to the transmission of a body of knowledge about the national past, and the development of pupils' understanding of history as a form of knowledge:
Much is made of teachers focusing on the development of historical skills at the expense of what should be their proper concern; the imparting of historical knowledge. Too often the discussion has been too strident and ill-informed. But there are issues about getting the balance right; about ensuring that pupils have a secure grasp of events, without being over-loaded; that they are able to use the knowledge they have, and that they do not spend their time on mechanical tasks rehearsing formulaic responses to snippets from sources [
One further point might be mentioned, and that is the often neglected question of the moral and ethical dimensions of studying history. There are many people who have been very successful in their study of history in schools, who have degree level qualifications in the subject, who understand perfectly well how to read the record of the past, and who have an assured grasp of the rules and conventions governing the use of evidence to ascertain the validity of truth claims, and who nonetheless exercise the skills which they have acquired in distorting and manipulating the evidence for personal, financial or political ends.
In terms of 'what would make the world a better place', one of the most important facets of school history which might be addressed by the review of the National Curriculum for history is this often neglected element of studying history in schools (and it is a 'disposition' rather than a 'skill'): the importance of respect for evidence, and open-mindedness in considering the evidence available. In the words of former Conservative Secretary of State for Education, Keith Joseph:
The complicated interplay of evidence which is itself not certain and subject to interpretation gives history a particularly valuable part in the development of an adult understanding. It helps pupils to understand that there is a range of questions—be they political, economic, social or cultural—on which there is no single right answer, where opinions have to be tolerated but need to be subjected to the test of evidence and argument. As the pupil progresses in this encounter with history, he should be helped to acquire a sense of the necessity for personal judgements in the light of facts—recognising that the facts often be far from easy to establish and far from conclusive. And it should equally awaken a recognition of the possible legitimacy of other points of view. In other words, it seems to be that the teaching of history has to take place in a spirit which takes seriously the need to pursue truth on the basis of evidence, and at the same time accepts the need for give and take in that pursuit and that teaching in that spirit should encourage pupils to take a similar approach [
The advent of 'New History' in English schools in the decades since the 1970s has brought 'mixed blessings'. In some respects it has had positive outcomes: a much smaller proportion of pupils studying the subject regard history as 'boring and useless', pupils acquire a broader range of skills, competences, and understanding compared to the period when examinations were based almost entirely on factual recall and essay writing, and it could be argued that pupils learn about a broader range of the human past than was the case when syllabuses were almost entirely limited to political and constitutional history.
However, there are several important issues which need to be addressed in the current review of the history curriculum in English schools. Perhaps the most important of these is pupil entitlement to a historical education. The present system, whereby pupils can stop studying history at the age of 13, and where pupils from more affluent backgrounds receive a much more extensive historical education than those from poorer backgrounds is difficult to defend in a political system where all young people will have the right to vote and to exercise their choices and preferences as citizens [
There is a danger that curriculum reform driven by politicians, government selected academic historians and right-wing think-tanks, combined with the exclusion or marginalisation of history education professionals (history teachers and history teacher educators) may be overly influenced by ideological concerns, and may fail to consider some of the practical considerations which influence the effectiveness and appropriateness of the history curriculum (for example, how much content it is possible to fit into the curriculum time available, how to motivate and engage pupils with the subject, which teaching approaches are most effective). There is also no question that in attempting to 'put the clock back' to traditional curriculum content and teaching approaches, England is moving in the opposite direction to the rest of the developed world. In the words of Gerard Kelly, 'Just as England's government is foisting dead poets, dead monarchs and dead languages on pupils, so the Asian countries it is keen to emulate are busy heading in the opposite direction—stressing the soft skills and off-piste learning undervalued here' [
A reform of the history curriculum which attempts to revert to basing school history around the idea of transmitting a positive and defined story about the national past, using teacher exposition, rote learning and memorisation as the main teaching approach, may well do more harm than good. A history curriculum which focuses primarily on 'kings and queens', 'Our Island Story' and (in the words of Richard Evans) 'The wonderfulness of us' [


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When I saw David Lynch speak, he talked about how he liked the way TV shows let you tell a continuing story, and that with a continuing story, you were allowed to go deeper and deeper. There really is something to be said for long continuing stories. I have a love affair with them. But there are so few out there that capture my imagination.
That is why I was happy to find out about the series Dark Shadows. I read about it on Tim Burton's Wikipedia page,
He has been confirmed as the director of Dark Shadows, a Warner Bros plus Depp's Infinitum-Nihil production based on the '60s daytime supernatural soap of the same name. Johnny Depp is expected to star as the vampire Barnabas Collins, with Anne Hathaway as Victoria Winters, and John August being the screenwriter.
I have started watching it, and I quite like it. It's got a great eerie vibe. I am thrilled that it is long, with 1225 episodes. Even Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which lasted seven seasons, only had 144 episodes.


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text: ISLAMABAD- Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today took notice of the strict security measures taken to protect him during his visit to the drought-hit Tharparkar. The security protocol caused trouble to the people of Mithi as access to a local hospital was blocked. The Prime Minister directed that all the hospitals should remain opened for the patients. PM had directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to immediately get in touch with authorities in Sindh and provide all possible aid and assistance. ThePM directed that all the hospitals, government and non-government organizations and other health centers should remain opened for the patients. There is no proper healthcare facility in the Mithi Civil Hospital where the 32 children have died because of malnutrition. A large number of sheep, camels, cows and goats have died in the arid, rain-dependent district. Scores of peafowl have perished in various villages, but the wildlife department is yet to take any significant step to improve the situation. Relatives of the patients admitted to the hospital in Mithi complained that its administration was not providing medicines and they were forced to buy expensive drugs. "We cannot feed our children, how can we purchase medicines?"


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Universal Design Procedures for Teaching Mathematical Word Problem Solving
A multiple-case study design was employed to investigate how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) procedures (CAST, 2002; 2008; Rose & Meyer, 2002), and commonly available technology applied to word problems in mathematics assisted five diverse learners to reduce print and working memory related barriers inherent in the context of the word problems. Specifically, the researcher attempted to investigate how the use of Universal Design for Learning might be applied to promote greater engagement and self-efficacy for solving word problems.
This study focused on providing perspective on difficulties experienced by five learners who exhibited deficits in mathematical word problem solving. Information from barrier analyses was applied to develop digitized math word problems that were used to teach learners to problem solve more effectively. The digitized problems were modified to contain hidden comments accessible by the learner if s/he experienced problems with decoding or comprehending the text. In addition, the problems contained hints to prompt the learner to use strategies for: identifying relevant information, visualizing the context, fact retrieval, and process application.
While prior studies have examined the relationships between working memory deficits (Swanson, & Beebe-Frankenberger, 2004), or reading disability (Fuchs, Fuchs, & Prentice, 2004; Owen & Fuchs, 2002), and word problem solving in mathematics, few have been able to assist educators by offering practical suggestions for reducing these barriers. This study contributes to this research by demonstrating the value of using technology to support the learner's ability to encode, plan and execute strategies that can serve to increase engagement and self-efficacy for the problem solving task. The presenter will provide detailed information on how to create UDL word problems, a sample disc of the word problems, and a link allowing educators access to a data base of universally designed word problems for students in grades two through five.
Keywords: Math, Technology, Practice
Dr. Mimi Staulters
Assistant Professor, Education, Education Department, Elizabethtown College
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1/4 cup sugar
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In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla; stir until smooth.
Your crepes turned out beautiful! How nice that a friend sent you the article:@)
Your pictures couldn't be more beautiful!!
I love the idea Lorraine..:) You are truly one of a kind cook and photographer too!
Love this sweet story and your crepes are just to pretty to eat! You know I love what you do....
Those are amazing and so pretty!
They turned out beautifully, Lorraine. I like your crepe recipe. xo
They look wonderful! Flowers and flour...
I'd say without a doubt they are the prettiest crepes I've ever seen!
These are so pretty! =)
Oh my gosh. Never thought of that, LDH. Flowers in the flour! Cute. Susan
I've never seen such crepes, but I must admit - I LOVE what I see!!
The crepes are super pretty :)
I love crepes and I love pansies and what a lovely presentation. Have a great new week!
This is an interesting recipe for sure, but so far..I'm going to keep mine in a vase...lol. I too think you have a wonderful blog.
Okay- Those are the most amazing crepes I have ever seen. Wow, Lorraine! Love the idea- xo Diana
Oh my goodness, Lorraine, your pansy crepes are gorgeous works of art! I recently made crepes with Nutella and strawberries, but they're certainly not as pretty as yours.
Oh WOW!!! I love crepes, but this just adds such a wonderful glamour to them...I have got to try this. Thanks for sharing
These look incredibly good besides being beautiful!
I am so impressed!
What a beautiful idea and one I should try while my pansies are still doing well! These would be lovely for a ladies' brunch.
You make everything look beautiful...and I bet they're as yummy as they look!
Thanks for the birthday wishes!!
These almost lok too pretty to eat!! What a neat idea!! Thanks for sharen with us at One Sharendipity Place this weekend!
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Simply Gorgeous! Almost to pretty to eat:) I will have to make these~Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines


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Nope, mine just came with the boot and I have the style like RKiepper has. I guess I just threw $20 down the toilet.
No, you just have to push your boot down through the larger plastic panel that surrounds the shifter. Then you can remove your old boot from the plastic (it will probably peel right off), and then glue your new one in. I tried several glues before just using a hot glue gun to secure it. You have to do some trimming and cut a few notches into the new boot. Just use your original boot as a template. Then, just press the whole thing back in to the bottom of the plastic piece. This will make more sense once you remove it.
The hardest part will be removing your shift knob. You just have to pull straight up on it. Don't twist it while you are pulling. It will seem like you are breaking it, and you will swear that there is a screw or something holding it in, but there is not. Be very careful to pull up on it with your head out of the way. I got mine out the first time, without whacking my head, but I ended up putting my new knob in before I put the boot on, so I had to remove it again. That is when I managed to whack myself right in the forehead. It does not release slowly, it breaks loose all at once. If it is the original knob, it will be hard as Hell to remove the first time. I almost gave up, but it finally came out with one last massive pull. You have to straddle the shifter, while sitting on your console. So, watch out for any other parts that may get in the way as well. If you have a sunroof, you can open it, so you can stand over it to get more leverage. If you do that, you may want to wear a cup, or risk damage to other parts.
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Herbicide applicator's drift reduction checklist
The last few weeks have brought an increase in calls concerning injury from herbicide drift, especially from burndown applications involving 2,4-D and glyphosate. The corn postemergence season is now in full swing and we anticipate that calls concerning injury resulting from herbicide drift will continue.
It is impossible to eliminate off-target movement from a herbicide application. However, the amount of drift and the resulting effects are manageable. Below is an applicator's guide to managing herbicide drift.
Know the wind speed and direction at the application site
Pay attention to wind speed and direction around building sites. Wind speed is highly variable from one location to another and during the day. A wind meter should be used on-location for each application. This information is required for commercial applicator records and highly recommended for all private applicators. A wind meter is a small, but important, investment in drift management.
There is no magic wind speed at which applications must cease. Each field and situation is different, depending on the sensitive areas nearby. Many labels provide information about maximum wind speed and some, such as Command 3ME, have mandatory setback restrictions.
Use nozzles that produce large spray droplets
Droplet size is the major factor influencing herbicide drift. Small droplets take more time to fall to the ground and can thus drift farther. It is desirable to use a nozzle that produces large, uniform droplets. Switching from standard flat-fan nozzles (such as an XR11003) to turbulence-chamber or venturi nozzles increases droplet size and can greatly reduce the amount of drift. Examples of such nozzles are Turbo TeeJet and AI TeeJet nozzles (Spraying Systems Co.), Raindrop Ultra (Delavan), and the TurboDrop (Greenleaf Technologies).
Droplet size can have a negative effect on herbicide performance when coverage is reduced. The droplet size produced by these nozzles should have no effect on performance for systemic herbicides, including burndown applications involving growth regulators or glyphosate. Contact herbicides, such as Buctril, Cobra, and Reflex, require adequate target coverage for maximum effectiveness and may have required nozzle and pressure combinations that produce smaller droplets. Always consult the herbicide label for specific recommendations or restrictions on equipment selection.
Above: Turbulance chamber nozzles, such as Turbo TeeJet, reduce drift, provide good coverage, and can be used with a wide range of herbicide products.
Below: Venturi-type nozzles produce larger spray droplets that are less likely to drift.
Use lower application pressure and higher carrier volume
Higher pressure produces smaller droplets. Keeping sprayer pressure as low as possible, but within nozzle specification, produces larger droplets from the same nozzle operated at a higher pressure. Reducing pressure requires recalibration and adjustments in sprayer speed and carrier volume (gallons per acre). Using higher carrier volumes also allows the use of larger nozzles, further reducing drift.
Use lower boom heights
Decreasing the distance spray droplets travel to reach the target results in less off-target movement. Boom height depends on nozzle angle and spacing. For example, 110° nozzles at 20-inch spacing should be 15-18 inches above the target to produce a uniform application rate across the length of the boom.
Be aware of sensitive areas and communicate
Scout the area to be treated ahead of time and note particularly sensitive areas. Be aware of nearby plants that are sensitive to the herbicide(s) being applied. For commercial applicators, ask the customer whether they are aware of special areas and note these on field maps and any application records. Make sure the applicator is provided with this information. It is also advisable to determine whether neighboring areas are involved in organic production. Advance communication can assist in preventing costly problems ahead of time.
Please note that any spray drift is illegal, not just drift that causes injury. Chemical trespass issues are receiving increased attention. Managing spray drift is the responsibility of the pesticide applicator. However, minimizing spray drift is in everyone's best interest.
For more information on nozzle selection and drift reduction, please see Drift management and nozzle selection resources.
This article originally appeared on pages 135-136 of the IC-486(16) -- July 2, 2001 issue.
Updated 07/01/2001 - 1:00pm


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Simon Cowell: Rich Men Don't Wear Plaid
American Idol's main crankcase Simon Cowell, 49, arrived to check at the One Devonshire Gardens hotel in Glasgow, Scotland yesterday.
He was aided by a helpful man seemingly dressed to remind everyone that yes, you are in Scotland.
The slightly uppity Cowell has probably never carried his own bag (even as a sullen child) so Mr. Tartan was just in time with the bags and a shady umbrella against the Scottish rain.
The Daily Record reports that Cowell is in Glasgow to oversee auditions for his OTHER show, Britain's Got Talent.
The press has noted that Cowell, who apparently dyes his hair, has let it go slightly gray lately. He turns 50 this year.
He must be feeling his age. He and American Idol has brought in some fresh blood this year with the addition of new judge Kara DuoGuardi.
Kara, 38, has already made things spicy, most notably by battling with Idol auditioner "Bikini Girl" Katrina Darrell.
DiGuardi better not get too comfy, though.
According to the Record, Britain's Got Talent recently tried employing the new four judge format that Idol now has. It didn't work.
New BGT judge Kelly Brook was axed after working just six days by producer Cowell.
He said it was nothing personal. And it looks like Kara is safe for now as the four judge sysem seems to working here in the States.
But this news must have Kara worried. Or has Paula Abdul adding more Vicodin to her tea.


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I haven't been all excited about the movies which have been getting released recently but for whatever itch at the back of my brain, I really want to go see WRECK-IT RALPH. I suppose it's because I'm old enough to remember when we could go to the arcade and play these low bit games. Maybe because it's nice that John C Reilly has become such a big name that he's recognizable by voice and that lately, most of the women he's cast with are complete babes. Rooting for the underguy is always fun.
Jenna Fischer
When they decided to make a parody movie regarding WALK THE LINE by casting Reilly in a Johnny Cash type of role and giving him his own Reese Witherspoon in the form of similarly funny Jenna Fischer, most likely the only woman up to the challenge of being as tongue-in-cheek funny as Reilly can be. Except in this movie. I couldn't get into it like most of you would like to get into Jenna.
Jennifer Aniston
Around the time that I watched THE GOOD GIRL, there was a lot of deep shit going down in my life and the movie echoed some of the choices that need to be made in a boring, tow-the-line lower-class lifestyle. Perhaps one of the only movies that Jennifer Aniston felt truly REAL in, she was married to the pot-smoking, sometimes housepainting Reilly and did the best friend the favor of a, well, not sure if it could be referred to as pity fucking, but if you've watched the movie, I've found that everyone had a different response to that scene, so make your own judgments.
Marisa Tomei
In one of the only movies that I didn't find Jonah Hill completely repulsive in (yes, the character is repulsive in his own way but at least it seemed like correct casting for once regarding Hill and his creepiness), Johnny C.R. was getting some action from the clingy mom type in Marisa Tomei. I liked that this was the movie where she didn't look her hottest. I liked that these were all f*cked up people who had come to be f*cked up together. Oh, I should probably mention that the movie is called CYRUS. I get started on Jonah Hill and the only thing that could distract me more from my loathing of him is my complete and utter distaste for Channing Tatum,
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text: Stayed for 2 days with the boyfriend. We had such a relaxing time. Our room opened up onto the pool area, and the view was lovely with the palms and the bush turkeys wandering around. I loved the coziness of the room we stayed in. There was a wooden slat sliding door that enclosed the centre room, thus separating the... More


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AMSTERDAM (Oct. 2)
The Dutch Embassy in Moscow has been issuing Israeli visas at the rate of 6,000 to 9,000 a month this year to Soviet Jews planning to emigrate.
But that practice ended Sunday, at least for the 90 percent who plan to go to the United States instead of Israel. The embassy will now issue visas only to those Soviet Jews intent on making aliyah.
The move is largely due to a U.S. policy change that, beginning Oct. 1, has required Soviet Jews and others seeking to enter the United States as refugees to apply at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow.
The Dutch Embassy has represented Israeli interests in Moscow since the Soviet Union severed diplomatic relations with Israel in 1967.
In recent years, it has issued visas only to those few hundred Jews able to get Soviet exit permits each year. But with the coming of glasnost, record numbers of Jews have been allowed to leave.
The Israeli visa section at the Dutch Embassy could be short-lived. Even if the Soviets do not immediately re-establish ties with Israel, they may soon allow the Israeli consular mission now in Moscow to issue visas on its own.
Meanwhile, the new U.S. rule requiring Soviet Jews wishing to immigrate to the United States as refugees to apply at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow will have no immediate effect on the backlog of emigres presently waiting near Rome.
"Changes are expected to be more apparent in spring or summer," according to an official at the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, which assists the emigres with temporary housing and other services.
According to the relief agency's figures, there are some 13,500 Soviet Jews waiting in Ladispoli and a dozen other towns outside Rome while the U.S. Embassy there processes their applications for refugee visas.
"There are another 3,500 in Vienna, plus another 20,000 to 25,000 in the pipeline who have their papers under the old system," the official said.
JDC predicts that "in the next couple of months, we'll be flooded with people coming out on the old system. Only when the backlog is cleared will we be able to see what impact the new procedure has here."
Until now, most Jews leaving the Soviet Union departed with Israeli visas but chose the United States as their destination on reaching Vienna. They were then sent to Rome, where the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society assisted with the paperwork and costs associated with coming to the United States.
Prior to last fall, the U.S. government automatically allowed all Soviet Jews to enter the United States as refugees. But as the number of Jews allowed to leave increased this year, the American authorities became more selective.
During the past year, they have been granting refugee status only to Jews who can prove they face persecution in the Soviet Union. About 19 percent of the applicants have been rejected.
(JTA correspondent Ruth E. Gruber in Rome contributed to this report.)


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