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My new years resolution this year is to make more effort with my appearance. Who wants to join me?(906 Posts)
I've never really worn make up, styled my hair or bothered with how I look. That was fine when I was young and fresh. Now I'm 34 (nearly 35) and I want to look good. I have just tried to curl my hair (and failed) and sorted out my make up, throwing out stuff that doesn't suit me.
Remus, its good to slob out. Ive been in my new cords and a cream jumper today. comfy and presentable but not gorgeous.
now in my pjs
Popped into Next on the way to pick DS1 up from football training tonight. Still had a voucher left from Christmas and used it to buy this scarf which I'm hoping will brighten the really plain outfits that I am buying to tide me over until I have settled at a final size.
When I got home my neighbour popped over with a parcel that he had signed for earlier, which contained this necklace that I won in a Facebook competition last week. It has a sort of Indian look about it and is a lot prettier in RL than in the photo.
I use Body Shop products on my face - Cucumber Cleanser and Toner at night and Passion Fruit Facewash in the mornings, with Carrot Moisturiser after both. I've tried lots of different ones but nothing seems to suit my skin quite as well.
Trampy am size 12,.5 ft 3.
Oh and hourglass shape
guymartin are stomps boots like blocked heeled ones or a brand? I have full length block heel mid brown boots, I never thing to wear them with anything other than leggings, thanks for sharing as I will rethink combos. Re you make up book in for consult thing, I've learnt to combat painted counter lady intimidation with the fact they are there to help us and rely on us for a sale, might sound a bit harsh but tis true! Go book!
wornout go you with the walking, I have booked in to get a new program at gym with traininer (free every four weeks!)
remus you not letting anyone down! That outfit was good for work, don't think at home counts does it hopes not! I shall have a look at the vitamin e cream thanks.
jemima I have that scarf from last season but it's pale khaki with black elephants, it's the only animal print thing I have (I'm a fan of scarfs hide a lot and perk a lot up) that will serve you very well, team up with grey as go into spring and classic against white t. Accessorise with red shoes, bag and earings (think red is the new accent colour) you can't go wrong with that scarf a great buy. Oh and silver earrings.
My day yesterday was mad. I didn't get my plan done, I got as far as buying hair dye. Then I locked baby dd in car with keys phone everything, had to ring school for older ds wait for DH to get spare key - 1hr later dd slept through it all thank goodness, so I got knocked off my stride a bit!
I have blue straight legs in, navy cream longline cowl Breton top, navy superga's so casual and comfy. I have toned and moisturised, filed nails. I'm having a quiet day in to study today. Hair and nails tonight.
<waves morning>
Jemima, I love that scarf!!
Georgina, do you like any of the dresses I linked to? I have seen quite a few lovely ones, wish I had a ball to go to.
Feeling, oh god, are you ok? you must have been in bits. outfit sounds nice though.
today I am wearing my cords (again) a grey striped long-sleeved Tee and woollen funnel neck waistcoat, with flat ankle boots.
Im wearing make up almost every day now, and am taking better care of my skin too. I'm also drinking lots of herbal teas which have helped.
hows everyone doing?
That sounds a nice well put together outfit trampy. I think you can looked well groomed and heeled without having to look remotely like a towie gone wrong (there's a few of them at my school gates IMO) but least they make the effort I tell myself!
Just seen pointy flats n this morning and lots of monochrome about. <Hopefully useful> not sure how I can do monochrome as sales assistant in Mint Velevet who is a size down from me said to stay away from pattern, I thought she was very useful in changing room. She kindly has kept a khaki top for me until Thursday, pay day!
Cords sound versatile, itching to get to shops come Thursday and try some on. Must remember to wear.
thank you, its very comfy, I love my cords. they fit so much better than jeans.
I love monochrome detailing. a black dress with white piping, etc. I know what you mean about TOWIE gone wrong, I couldnt do it even if I wanted to. I dont want to be high maintenance.
I love this thread! Can I join?
Before I even knew you were doing this, I got started. I had a BLITZ on my bedroom and gave 2 huge bags of clothes to charity, and am eBaying the contents of another. Just sold an old pair if salopettes I hadn't worn in literally 15 years, for £20!
Also blitzed old make-up, hair stuff, brushes, shoes - everything. Feel SO much better. Probably kept too many clothes, but eh..
Tonight I'll have a beauty night. Bath, body oil, face/hair-packs etc. and I found latex gloves in the 99p shop today, so I can do fake tan!
Love this lovely, girly, positive, happy thread!
Trampy love the grey one,have my eye on a floaty grey Phase Eight one.
Strapless puts me off a bit tbh as have 36DD chest.
Def want elegant as opposed to frilly though.
Thanks for those links.
Just ordered Thermal Magique hair stuff as recommended on another thread!
Am a sucker for MN recommendations.
Welcome AnuvvaMuvva sounds like a good sort out, welldone on the ebay sale.
Day in today so I just going for casual however I have done hair and makeup, looking forward to pampering my feet later.
Hope you're over your fright feeling .
Well I am remaining good with trying to eat healthier just want to see it showing on the scales soon.
Afternoon Ladies
I haven't logged in for a bit but have been lurking... I've been out and about without reliable wifi signal. I have just bought a lovely grey cashmere jumper dress from Oliver Bonas in the sale here, which i'm wearing with black leggings and Timberland sheepskin waterproof boots. Nail care is now a habit and my hands feel a lot less scruffy. The healthy eating and running went out of the window a bit last week so I'm trying to get back on the wagon there. All in all, am hoping some of these new fads of mine turn into long-lasting habits and I can look more sorted in general.
Hope you are all feeling well?
Feelinggood - the boots Ive been on about are rocket dog nokout in brown. Theyre fab for this weather and for making a dress etc look more grungy (I think anyway! )
I went into town today, took advantage of rimmerls 3 for 2 offer in Boots and got a new mascara, primer and blusher. Took my empty pots back to Lush so got a free facemask (will enjoy that later), and bought a cleanser and a nice thick handcream - my usual handcreams arent doing enough for me at this time of year.
Havent made much of an effort today - got wet this morning walking to town, will get wet again in a minute picking the kids up!
Im convincing myself to part with 40quid for a pair of ankle boots, flat brown leather, bit slouchy but not too much... Not too expensive is it??
lol @ 'rimmerls' - I can spell, honest!
Well the Topshop website went odd when I tried to place an order, so Ive now emailed and have to wait and see whats up with that...
My purple rocket dogs gave up this morning, so god knows what I can wear on my feet until the weather warms up, my feet get tired if I wear my big boots all the time, and I do a lot of walking so need to be comfy.
I have a pair of french connection 'paddy' ankle boots but rarely wear them because Im not sure I can pull them off. Any ideas? What would you wear them with?
Afternoon all!
Thanks for the feedback on the dress I was starting to really doubt my taste!! Am thinking of going for pale gold accessories just because I already have them and dont want to spend a fortune for one occasion. I should probably point out that I bought the dress off eBay, in perfect condition, for £65 - did not pay full price for it! Normally I spend a bit more on dresses for weddings etc but I know I can wear them again, as this one is maternity is doesnt seem worth spending more.
Hello to the new people who have joined as well, sounds like everyone is really making an effort. Good on you!
I went through (most of) my wardrobe last night and took out the stuff that I wont be able to wear whilst preggers, and tried on some stuff I had checked to the back that was too small for me. I have lost weight since I became pregnant and there is an old favourite pair of jeans and some other trousers that I can now fit in to! Was over the moon . Also pulled out some stuff that I can wear for work so moved that in to my work wardrobe as only bought it in a fit of panic when I put weight on and had nothing to wear at the end of 2011. Never really worn much of it but there is nothing wrong with it, I just dont really like it. Will do for work for a bit though.
What do people do with clothes they want to get rid of? I have some more expensive stuff from French Connection, Reiss etc that I want to try and sell on eBay, but the cheaper stuff it doesnt really seem worth the effort. There is loads in the loft I have been saying I will car boot for ages but still not done it. Think I am just being tight and should probably donate to charity...
Georgina, I have only been to balls arranged through the military and these usually have a dress code of ankle length, usually tells you in the promotional material/on the tickets though. Might be worth double checking although I suppose it depends on where it is and how strict they are likely to be on the door in relation to the dress code.
Trampy - I like those coated jeans a lot!
Remus - you always sound like you make a canny effort with your clothes I need some of your motivation! (and possibly your wardrobe...)
Anyway, this is probably way too long a post so will leave you in peace now. Keep up the good work everyone!
Anuvva, welcome to our lovely thread. I'm a member of a quiche, finally!
well done on your sort out and the ebaying, it feels so good, doesnt it?
Georgina, ok, I will have a hunt for something similar, I know the style you mean this is so beautiful, but pricey
wornout, keep going, it'll show soon. do you feel any better? and enjoy your foot pampering
ambassador, good to see you back!! that dress is lovely, ikwym about trying to turn them into habits, I'm using handcream all the time now and my hands feel so much better. Ive also got my make up down to just over 5 mins, this morning I had time to style my fringe into a side sweep using straighteners.
LetMe I had to clear out the entire contents of my wardrobe due to losing weight as nothing fit me anymore. The cheaper stuff I just gave to charity, but I have kept the more expensive stuff and favourite items. I don't think I will sell it, but I am thinking of using some of the material. Possibly for patchwork, although I think there is enough material in some of the skirts and dresses to make clothes for my 6 year old DD. Or possibly sew some of them into scarves for myself.
ooh, gorgeous
guy, not too much at all do the pots have to be lush ones?
Letme, that sounds perfect, and you got a bargain there! I would charity shop, tbh.
Jemima, thats a really good idea. I change button a lot too.
Also (sorry!) I think someone mentioned about looking for inspiration for developing their style. I have been looking at various fashion blogs for inspiration so (whoever it was), these might help you...
If none of these are to your taste, have a bit of a search on bloglovin or pinterest - it is amazing what you can find
God I need to
rejoin this thread, if you'll have me! No time to wash hair, never mind get it cut as I should! Wearing horrible clothes and no make up as not going anywhere. Home alone with 2yr old and 2mo, and DH working away this week. Am v glum and need kick up backside to get going and look less monstrous. Any beautifying needs to fit in those elusive minutes between tantrums and feeding.
thank you Letme, there are some good blogs out there.
issi, of course we'll have you. you sound so down, lovey. baby steps! where do you want to start? maybe focus on one thing a day and build up from there?
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LONDON — The company that has created one of the most successful Internet jukebox and video game networks in the United Kingdom is now exploring the application of its technology to vending machines. Inspired Broadcast Networks, a division of Leisure Link, the UK's largest provider of coin-operated amusement and music services, has inked a deal with Coca-Cola in Ireland to test a digital vending concept that delivers a variety of content from the vending machine to the patron's cell phone.
The IBN trial is being conducted with specially modified Coke machines, Dixie-Narco's 5000 glassfront variable-package vender. The test began three months ago, and now includes 30 machines networked to the company's content management system over broadband connections, including wireless ones.
According to Norman Crowley, IBN cofounder and co-chief executive, the added attraction of digital products is helping Coke sell more cold drinks.
For the test run, IBN outfitted the cold drink machine with a 17-in. touchscreen monitor, a new interface control board, a custom industrial computer, bill validators and credit-card terminals, along with DSL routers with WiFi and Bluetooth transceivers (to deliver the content), speakers (allowing patrons to preview selections) and optional headphones.
Once connected to the network, the vender can offer such digital products as mobile phone games, music downloads, concert tickets and WiFi access, and also allows patrons to "top up" prepaid accounts. Adding these products to a machine terminal – whether it's a video game, a jukebox or a cold drink vender – is part of IBN's "Urban Digital Vending" concept, which allows consumers to buy products and services from self-service equipment, using either credit cards or cash.
IBN's content management first supported the "itbox," a skill with prize (SWP) amusement machine terminal placed throughout British public houses (taverns). By the third quarter of 2005, there were more than 8,000 of them in operation throughout the UK. By the end of this year, 10,000 systems will be operating worldwide. "It's the best-selling game machine," Crowley said. IBN's networking technology also is employed by the casino industry.
The company rolled out its digital music service for a jukebox called THE music one year ago, launching with an astonishing library of 2.1 million songs.
Crowley said that Leisure Link is closely monitoring developments in digital music in the U.S., and has been impressed by San Francisco-based Ecast's solution, which provides digital jukebox content over a broadband network. "We thought: let's invent a machine that can play every song that was recorded in the UK," he recalled.
THE music is built by IBN and Entertainment UK, Europe's largest music distributor. There now are more than 2,000 of these jukeboxes currently on location in the UK.
"Vending was the next logical extension for us," the chief executive told VT. "Our flagship product, the 'itbox,' demonstrated that constantly refreshed content will increase revenue."
The IBN founder recalled that the inspiration for digital vending came to him while he was marooned at London's Heathrow airport last year. "There were lots of vending machines scattered throughout the airport, but very few people were using them," he recalled.
"So we approached Coke and told them that we believe we can double their beverage sales. Coke replied, 'prove it,'" Crowley said.
The evidence was readily available, he continued. "Our itbox demonstrated that live networking technology can improve income by continually refreshing content," he pointed out.
According to Crowley, the game system is earning better than 50% compared with traditional SWP machines. "And we learned that advertising on networked machines is not going to generate additional revenue," he said. "So we created the concept of digital vending – offering digital products at the point of sale." And the result, Crowley said, is that Coke is selling more beverages.
Crowley reports that IBN and Coca-Cola are discussing a worldwide rollout of the digital vending program. He believes this technology is inevitable in the U.S. market, and says that IBN is looking for a partner there to launch the concept.
"Today, there are so many things that can be bought digitally," he said. "The vending machine can become the digital corner shop."
He instances the limited music selection at a Virgin Mega Store. "They carry 5,000 CDs in inventory, while we have music tracks from more than 110,000 CDs.
"Inspired Broadcast Networks brings networking and digital technologies to coin-op," Crowley added. "Its purpose is to put more money in the cashbox."
Inspired has only been in the coin-operated machine industry since 2001. It's 70% owned by Leisure Link Group, which operates more than 90,000 games and jukeboxes in approximately 30,000 venues. Leisure Link and Inspired Technology Group, originally an Irish hi-tech company founded by Crowley in 2001, formed Inspired Broadcast Networks in 2002. The company maintains a website at inspiredbroadcast.net.


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Wednesday, September 24 2008 - Get Involved
Unconventional Tour 2008: Making Waves
Unconventional Tour 2008: Making Waves
irreveRANT Productions and People to People TV Presents: Unconventional Tour 2008: a political mashup of music, film, speakers, and fun!
The tour, from September 26 to November 4, will feature an evening of politically relevant live music, DJs, local performers, special guests who can speak truthfully to issues, films & PSAs, plus an open mic Q & A. Filmmaker Penny Little will present her films: Award winning Electile Dysfunction and 911 Dust and Deceit.
Schedule & Program
See Schedule for confirmed dates and details: Oct. 11, Santa Barbara; October 17-18, Little Rock; October 21-23, Bloomington; October 24, Chicago; October 26, St. Louis; October 30, Austin; November 2, Albuquerque.
Each event will be uniquely unconventional. One of the features of the tour is inviting local guests, musicians, performers. Local issues will be featured to educate, encourage and empower people to get involved in political process. The events are tailored to the needs of the sponsoring organizations and the venues.
The Free Speech Contest is an opportunity for you to try out your skill as a candidate. What would you say to the US Electorate if you were running for office? In a 60 second or maximum 2 minute speech. Bring your friends since the contest is judged by clap-o-meter!
Why "UNconvention"?
Between now and the elections, more people are thinking about political process, why we should get out and vote*, and what are the real issues. Whether Radical or Progressive, Libertarian or Green, Democrat or Republican, we want fair elections. We're against wars based on lies. We want our votes to count. We want our Constitution and our civil liberties back. We want media to report the unbiased Truth. We don't think torture is a family value. We can agree on these things. We're in unconventional times, where it's no longer just about party affiliation, left or right. We want a government that is accountable to "We the People".
Besides building a stronger grassroots network, our goal is to engage more people in the political process, because the power of our vote is real. *(Why else would they try so hard to steal it?). We will help support and bring attention to actions and campaigns which will strategically create an coalition of opposition to the the corrupt criminal cabal in power. Our country and our world deserve better.
*Even if you don't believe that your vote counts, or that it matters, or that the two party Kool-Aid is working, when good people do nothing, evil wins.
We can make a difference if we work together!
The Tour
Little Rock - Oct. 17-18
The Program
Events will vary according to venue, availability of artists and speakers, and sponsoring organizations' focus. Confirmed musical acts include: Wil B, Eliza Jane, The Away Team.
Please contact us to discuss possibilities. Here are a couple:
• The Mashup: Venue: small to large auditorium, hall, campus theater or music venue: Integrated program featuring music by touring group and local musicians, multi-media & film clips, trailers, PSAs, speakers, preview versions of "911 Dust" or "Electile Dysfunction" special guests, local candidates, forum with guests/audience, DJ. Tabling, networking, food available for sale or early evening potluck. 5-10 pm. If venue allows, DJ and dancing til closing. * See Schedule below
* The Salon: Venue: Church hall, library, Union Hall, Campus lecture hall: Film showing with Community Town Hall Discussion hosted by filmmaker and local experts. Choice of several films including "Electile-Dysfunction" and "911 Dust and Deceit" by Penny Little. Also "Soldiers Speak Out" and short clips. Tabling and Networking. 7-10 pm
• The Total Unconvention: Venue: University venue, hotel, with additional rooms: Add your own unconference or workshops and make it a larger event, which includes examining strategies, participant created workshops & presentation, or arrange a special morning event with touring group.
• Free Speech Contest: Whether Salon or Totally Unconventional,
we can include a fun 15 minute segment of the program for the Free Speech Contest,
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* The events will begin in the early evening, with a reception with food from 5-6 pm for invited guests. This can be a potluck organized by sponsors, or sponsors can organize local vendors to provide the food for the guests, and sell food to audience. Vegetarian, organic is requested when possible. Some venues may have concessions.
6:00-7:00 Reception area opens to public. There can be food available for public,
either for donation or sale.
8:00-9:00 Film showing, "Electile Dysfunction", "911 Dust and
Deceit" or .... short version 28:30 plus more music and speakers.
Some additional ideas which can be part of program:
Free speech contest: Each person gets 2 minutes to say what they would like to tell the American people if they were running for President. Judged by applause.
Auction: For larger events, each sponsoring group solicits donations or donates something to help cover costs of touring artists. This can be a silent auction or a "Fundraiser Intermission", which is part of the program.
Your own Ideas....
In some instances, special morning events can be arranged. In addition local organizing partners may choose to create an "unconference" or workshops before or the day after the evening event to create your own "Unconvention" to brainstorm strategies to Take Back Our Elections, change the election process so we have a voice, and/or begin the dialogue for creating a coalition of opposition to the existing powers-that-be.
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Learn about our search for the funniest tombstone photos, and Diane Haddad tells you how you can submit captions for possible inclusion in our next book. Lisa talks with Illya D'Addezio about Live Roots, a website he founded. Grace Dobush talks about heirloom preservation, and Allison Stacy offers her picks for the best genealogy holiday gifts.
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Message From the Alumni Director
"I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:3-6
Spending time in prayer this past week during our weekly team meeting, I was so encouraged to listen in as each staff member expressed such heartfelt and meaningful prayers for our alumni. Coming from a place of sincere and earnest devotion, each request – practical, spiritual, and emotional alike – was brought before the Lord together. Prayer for the Moore's serving in Indonesia with their current opportunity for assisting others in discovering a love for Bible translation, for the Steffan's serving in Spain and the advancement of the gospel through their work with the English Advance program and one by one, states and countries were listed off: Russia, Chad, California, the Middle East, Washington, Israel, Burkina Faso, Oaxaca. I was reminded again of the great privilege it is to partner together with our alumni as we pray for the impact they are having around the world.
Alumnus Makes National News
The following day, I picked up a national daily newspaper, with one of the widest circulations of any paper throughout the United States, and featured on the front page in this week's cover story was none other than a Multnomah alum! Around the world, throughout the states, and across the globe, our graduates have been dispersed our graduates as lights—beacons of hope—ambassadors for His kingdom.
One of the most rewarding components of my job, as Director of Alumni Relations, is the ability to tangibly see expressions of God's faithfulness being carried out in the lives and ministries beyond these walls. As I hear your stories and read your updates I can't help but think that the ministry of Multnomah, and the work of the gospel in building His kingdom continues in YOU. As Paul's prayed: "I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."
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Whether you find yourself living abroad in a third world country, or at home here in America—Whether serving in a vocational ministry, at a fortune 500 firm in Corporate America, or within your own home; my prayer is that the work of the gospel would be lived out through you. It is as we receive His grace within our own lives, respond to Him in humble dependence and display His glory that our lives become beacons of hope for a lost and dying world.
As I thank God for you today, remembering you in prayer, I am asking Him to be at work completing the good work He has begun. I am praying that you would come to know Him more fully, more intimately; and more deeply so that His life and light would shine through you in whatever capacity you may find yourselves serving in.
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Multnomah University
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COLUMBUS, Ohio - Robbie Keane scored in the 64th minute to give the Galaxy a 1-1 draw with Columbus in the Crew's first match since the death of rookie midfielder Kirk Urso on Aug. 5.
The Crew (8-8-5, 29 points) controlled the first half, but couldn't score until Jairo Arrieta's skimming 22-yarder eluded goalkeeper Josh Saunders in the 47th minute.
Keane, who has eight goals in his last 12 games, tied it for the Galaxy (11-11-4, 37 points) with a tap-in off a goalmouth pass from the right side by Sean Franklin.
The Galaxy nearly won it when Jose Villarreal forced a diving stop by Columbus goalkeeper Andy Gruenebaum in the closing minutes.
"We played OK," Galaxy coach Bruce Arena said. "We're a bit of a tired team.
"This has been a challenging trip. Obviously, the Crew played with a lot of emotion tonight. This is one of those games where a draw is a fair result for both teams."
Urso died at age 22 and the team honored him in several ways with a video tribute and a moment of silence as well as armbands and patches on their jersey with Urso's No. 15 before a crowd of 17,019 at Crew Stadium.
"It's certainly a very difficult situation," Arena said of what the Crew are going through. "We feel for the Urso family and the Crew in this sad time and tragic event. We hope that time helps heal a little bit here."
The death of Urso and the pregame tributes made the game difficult for the Galaxy.
"We could have maybe got three," Keane said, "but I think with the whole situation before the game, when they had the tribute for the young lad, I think maybe overall it's a fair result for both teams."
Urso died on Aug. 5 and the entire MLS community has come out in support of the player, his family and the Crew since then. The young midfielder's passing, after all, affected more than just the Columbus Crew.
"To be honest with you, I have known Kirk since I was 11 years old," said Michael Stephens, who along with Urso grew up in Illinois. "I was playing with the same emotion, if there is anything. I think once you get out there, you kind of forget about it."
With heavy hearts throughout the stadium, though, the match went on. Even from before the match, the Galaxy had to deal with a pair of key absences - neither David Beckham nor Landon Donovan (national team) played.
The club was buoyed by a dazzling performance from Sunday's SuperClasico, a 4-0 victory over Chivas USA, but the match also was a bit of a challenge. The Galaxy boarded a flight early Monday for Columbus and entered the game with tired legs.


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Mike Royko
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Born at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago in 1932, Mike Royko enjoyed writing for different newspapers in Chicago for over thirty years. He was known as the man that "lasted and lasted and lasted."
Growing up in Chicago, the second son and fourth child of Michael and Helen Royko, Mike Royko enjoyed reading selections from his favorite columnist Irv Kupcinet, after whom he patterned himself. When Royko was not reading selections from Irv Kupcinet, he was watching his favorite baseball team, the Chicago Cubs. Royko was best known for his sarcastic and witty personality as well as being a highly prolific journalist.
Royko was born near the Northwest Side in Chicago. His father was an immigrant from the Ukraine and his mother was Polish-American. The Roykos bought a tavern at 2122 North Milwaukee Avenue and they named it the "Blue Sky Lounge." Royko and his family lived above the tavern. Royko frequently took his turn helping the family behind the bar with the business. In 1940 the Roykos bought a second tavern on Armitage Avenue because their first one had burned.
At the age of ten, his parents divorced. Royko attended Salmon Chase Elementary School. After graduating from grammar school, he went to YMCA high school. Royko attended Wright Junior College, and after dropping out during his second year in 1952, he joined the Air Force. After spending three years in Korea, Royko was sent to O'Hare Airport in Chicago to work as a radio operator. There in Chicago, Royko married his childhood sweetheart Carol Joyce Duckman. They had two sons, Rob and David.
While working at O'Hare, he started writing for the base newspaper. In 1956 Royko ended his years in the Air Force to work as a reporter for the Chicago Daily News. After experience as a nighttime reporter, Royko became a writer for the Chicago Daily News on September 6, 1963. Royko's first column was about a Chicago cab driver who owned a tavern. The column appeared on page fourteen. The newspaper staff did a readership survey and found out that he had more readers on page fourteen than the front page had, so they moved him up to the third page. That year he was writing two columns a week. Once when Royko was extremely tired, he accidentally set his desk on fire. Nevertheless, in 1961 his columns began to run five times a week. In 1971 Royko's best-read book, BOSS, was published. The book was a biography of Richard J. Daley and, for it Royko won the Pulitzer Prize in the category of commentary in 1972.
After the Chicago Daily News went bankrupt in 1978, Royko was hired by Charles Percy to work for the Chicago Sun-Times. After work Royko often went to his favorite bar, The Billy Goat Tavern. Sam Sianis, the owner, said Royko was like a brother to him. On September 19, 1979, Royko's wife Carol died of a brain hemorrhage, and Royko received much sympathy from his readers.
In 1981 Royko received the H.L. Mencken award, and in 1982 he won the Ernie Pyle Award. Throughout the years he created humorous, satirical characters like Slats Grobnik and others. On January 10, 1984, Royko quit working at the Sun-Times because of a change of ownership.
On January 11, 1984, Royko debuted at the Chicago Tribune. He enjoyed working at the Tribune very much. On May 21, 1985, he married Judith Ardnt. Mike and Judith had one son, Sam, and one daughter, Kate. Royko was the first to be named "Best Columnist in America" from the Washington Journal. He won the same award in 1987, 1988, and 1990. In 1990 he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Press Club.
On March 30, 1997, while vacationing in Florida with his family, he suffered a minor stroke and was hospitalized. Then, on April 23, he was hospitalized again, this time in Chicago after paramedics found him unconscious in his home. On April 29, 1997, Mike Royko died at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
After his death it was stated that "Mike Royko had established himself as the premier journalist of working class America." He will always be remembered as the voice of the working people of America. Mike Royko wrote 900 to 1,000 words a day 5 times a week, for more than thirty years. More than 500 articles of his approximately 8,000 original articles were republished in nationwide newspapers. Mike Royko was possibly one of the best contemporary journalists in American history because of his brilliant and prodigious writing as well as his sharp and witty commentary.—[From F. Richard Ciccone, Royko; Jerry Crimmins and Rick Kogan, "Newspaper Legend Royko Dies," Chicago Tribune, Ap. 30, 1997; Pamela Cytrybaum, "The Royko Chronicles," Chicago Tribune Magazine, Ap. 25, 1999; A. A. Dornfield, Behind the Front Page; Kenan Heise, Chicago Originals; Doug Moe, The World of Mike Royko; Mike Royko, Dr. Kookie, Your Right; Mike Royko, Like I was Sayin'; Mike Royko, Set Who? Sez Me!]


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Date of Defense 2010-01-20 Availability restricted AbstractRecently, there has been a growth of risk-based governance in coal mining safety regulation in many European and commonwealth countries. However, it is puzzling that the progress is much slower in the U.S. This dissertation seeks to explore this puzzle by examining the question what are the barriers keeping the American coal mining industry and the U.S. government from moving toward risk-based governance?
Based on the theoretical framework introduced by Braithwaite and Drahos (2000), particularly the theory of modeling, this research found three major barriers that keep the American coal mining industry from fully embracing the model of risk management. First, the existence of a large number of small operators prevents this model from being diffused in the industry. Second, increasingly prescriptive regulations have consumed the resources that companies could use to develop risk management systems and have created a mentality of compliance that is not compatible with the idea of risk management. Third, a group of model mongers, missionaries, and mercenaries have advocated a competing model – behavior-based safety – that is more attractive to the industry.
This dissertation also found that the lack of three factors helps explain the failure of the U.S. government's move toward risk-based governance: (1) strong imitative pressure from general occupational heath and safety (OHS) regulation; (2) strong model mongers, missionaries, and mercenaries; and (3) webs of dialogue.
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Runners High is committed to involving the running community and initiating Austin-based charity efforts to help runners fuel the "high" for a cause. Yeah, it's great to run a marathon and feel good at the accomplishment at the end of the day.... but you know what's even cooler? Running to help the local St. Jude's, or raising funds that would go towards Alzheimer's research for every mile you run. At runner's high, we believe that every step taken in the right direction is a worthwhile step. Austin founded since 2005.
We are packing our bags and heading to the Rock 'N' Roll Marathon in Washington, DC. The race takes place March 11th, a Saturday, so most of the group plans on flying out the Thursday or Friday before. After the race, we'll spend the rest of our long weekend taking in the sites and sounds of our Nation's Capital before flying home on Monday. Stay tuned for more information on flights, hotels, and weekend information. You may go ahead and register for the race here. The current registration price for the marathon is just $85, and the half marathon is $75.
You may be eligible for FREE registration if you decide to participate with us in fundraising for St. Jude Children's Hospital. We are teaming up with some friends of ours at Cheap Movers DC, a long distance DC moving company, to fundraise as a team. If you are interested in participating in our fundraising efforts, please send a message to Kathy at firstname.lastname@example.com, and we'll make sure you stay in the loop.
Finally, the race is several months away, so you have plenty of time to train for either the half or full marathon. We will be organizing a novice and intermediate training program for the 20 weeks prior to race day. These groups will meet in the mornings 3-4 times a week to hit the trail at Lady Bird Lake near Austin High. If you're unable to participate in one of these training groups, we strongly urge that you figure out a training plan that works for you. We recommend Hal Higdon's Training Programs. It is imperative that you properly train for a long distance run to prevent injury.
Keep up with your running routine this summer with our Summer Running Series! The guys at NYC movers understand the importance of staying in shape even during the hot summer months. As the temperatures creep up, it can be hard to stay motivated with your running routine when you can work up a sweat simply by stepping out your front door. Our Summer Running Series is designed to keep you motivated and moving this summer season, so you can still fit into those jeans when fall rolls around. Before you hit the pavement this summer, here are some tips for staying safe while exercising in the heat:
Obviously this is important no matter the weather or workout you do. When the temperatures start to climb and you sweat more than usual, drinking enough fluids is especially key. Whether you prefer sports drinks or just plain water, take at least one full bottle with you and drink up both before and after your run. Popping your drink in the freezer before you head out is a great way to ensure it will stay icy and refreshing for most of your workout.
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If you normally run in the afternoon, consider moving your workouts to early morning or late at night for more ideal temperatures. If outdoor runs are not that important to you, you could exercise in an air-conditioned gym, run in a pool, or even do a lower-impact workout like yoga on especially sweltering days.
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One man or set of men was backed by the Governor for the time being, another secured the favour of the intendant.
I had a lawyer for my intendant, who took care of the estate while I spent my time in town.
My intendant has prepared the orders of a thousand livres, drawn upon the cities of the south; he will give you a hundred of them.
The intendant himself has been summoned to attend a council of war today.
When Oswald had finished, Edward asked him whether the intendant had returned.
It is whispered that the intendant has a wife, whom he keeps in the seclusion of Beaumanoir.
Two servants and an intendant came to the carriage, and the postillion received eight piastres for his human freight.
It was only the other day the intendant was conversing with the Sieur Cadet as they crossed the ferry.
The colonist and his family heard with stupor the words of the intendant, and broke out into sobs and prayers.
The housekeeper rose in a moment at the voice of the intendant.
"one who has charge of some business," 1650s, from French intendant (16c.), from Latin intendantem, present participle of intendere (see intend).


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DETROIT (Nov. 13)
The 29th General Assembly of the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds concluded its four-day sessions here today with a number of resolutions dealing with basic issues which will be faced by central Jewish community organizations during the 1960's, as well as with obligations which American Jewry will have to face in 1961 to meet local, national and overseas Jewish needs. A total of $135,000,000 was raised by Jewish federations and welfare funds in 1960 for these needs.
Irving Kane, who was re-elected president of the CJFWF, told the 1,000 leaders of Jewish communal organizations from the United States and Canada last night that the "changing character" and the changing mood of the American Jewish community must not be ignored when considering the Jewish communal purpose. In describing the changing character of the Jewish community, he noted that it is now an overwhelmingly native-born Jewish population.
In coming to grips with the "changing mood" of the Jewish community, Mr. Kane said: "We shall have to become accustomed to dealing with the inquiring mind and with a community which insists upon facts and upon full disclosure–with a community that must be taken into the full confidence of those who ask for funds or it will have no confidence in them."
In outlining the goals and values in an American Jewish communal purpose, Mr. Kane urged American Jews "to live creatively as Jews, to fulfill our obligations to our fellow Jews here, in Israel and in other lands, and to our fellow men everywhere; to make our maximum contribution to North American democracy; and to maintain our religious and cultural integrity." He also urged delegates to give greater attention to transmitting Jewish heritage to the youth, and to developing an American-centered Jewish cultural expression.
In surveying Jewish communal achievements in the light of these values, the CJFWF president pointed with satisfaction to the Jewish contributions to art, music, literature, commerce, industry, science, and social advances. "We have achieved a higher degree of integration into American life and society than was ever dreamed possible–with fully reciprocal benefits.
Mr. Kane called for deeper understanding of Jewish communal needs and aspirations, and greater dignity in fund-raising. "Let no one underestimate the importance of the recruitment and mobilization of people as well as dollars. For many thousands who have been so involved, it has been their only Jewish commitment," he said. "Whatever the commitment of the heart, have we done enough to assure their commitment of the mind?"
A resolution adopted at today's concluding session emphasized that "the needs at hone and abroad in 1961 will be greater than those met in 1960." The resolution said that the communities will have to re-evaluate their campaign objectives and adopt themes which reflect the full range of values and purposes of the campaign. They will also have to institute more intensive programs of leadership development and community education.
The Assembly commended the United States Government program of economic aid to underdeveloped countries and urged its continuation and extension by the incoming Administration and Congress." We urge further that this assistance be allocated under such policies and for such purposes as will strengthen democratic institutions in that strategic and vital area and help to achieve peace among the nations of that region, and thereby contribute also to the peace of the world," a resolution stressed.
The Assembly also adopted a resolution stating that the major reorganization of American Jewish philanthropic aid to Israel undertaken since the last General Assembly is of prime importance to the Jewish communities of America and to the beneficiaries in Israel.
"We welcome the reorganization as an important development toward achieving the most effective use of the support provided by our Jewish community organizations. We are gratified that the final responsibility for the allocation and administration of these funds, and for the policies governing their utilization, has been placed here in America." the resolution stated.
"We look to the earliest possible progress in defining the functions most appropriate for future American Jewish philanthropic support, in selection of priorities, preparation of long range plans as well as one-year projections and budgets, and formulation and implementation of a program for systematic debt reduction. Eligibility for direct assistance by the Jewish Agency of specific health, welfare and other philanthropic projects should be established in relation to uniform criteria and priorities," the resolution continued.
"We urge that the further development of the structure of the Jewish Agency for Israel, Inc. provide broader and more equitable representation on its governing board for the communities which furnish the support. Essential to this progress will be full and frequent reporting to, and thorough consideration by, this Council and its member community organizations.
"The provision of this information and service should constitute a high priority for this Council. We expect the leaders of the Council and of the Jewish Agency, Inc. to be available to participate in such local consideration. We look forward to continuing consultation and close cooperation of this Council and of the Agency, for the achievement of these purposes," the resolution concludes.
Outlining the overseas needs in 1961, Rabbi Herbert A. Friedman, executive vice-chairman of the United Jewish Appeal, told the CJFWF Assembly that American Jews will be asked to raise for the United Jewish Appeal some $72,000,000 in 1961. He emphasized that this sum represents an "irreducible minimum" which American Jews must provide to carry forward the life-saving and life-building work conducted by the Jewish Agency in Israel and by the Joint Distribution Committee in various overseas countries. The sum is approximately 15 percent greater than the $63,000,000 the UJA estimates will be raised in 1960.
The UJA leader emphasized that, for the first time in more than two decades the UJA goals presented to the American Jewish community for all of its needs, will be based entirely upon the recommendation of qualified American groups. "The budgetary requests of the Joint Distribution Committee have always been made by American boards, he pointed out, "In the instance of the United Israel Appeal, however, this year for the first time the budgetary commitment will be made by the Jewish Agency for Israel, Inc. the newly organized 21-man board of American Jewish leaders."
Rabbi Friedman emphasized that the Jewish Agency for Israel, Inc., an American philanthropic organization, with headquarters in New York, has selected from the budget of the Jewish Agency of Jerusalem, the particular activities and programs of immigration, absorption, resettlement and education which, it feels, American Jews must and can support. These will probably total $51,000,000 in 1961 and will represent the "irreducible minimum" which the American Jewish community must provide as its share of the Jewish Agency of Jerusalem's overall 1961 budget of more than $100,000,000.
Israel Ambassador Avraham Harman, addressing the Assembly, reaffirmed the "sacred right" of people to emigrate and emphasized that the technique of Jewish survival is migration. "The right of people to determine freely where they want to live is cardinal to human freedom," the declared. "The symbol of the United States is the Mayflower. Man has the God-given right to move in search of the freedom for which he yearns."
Ambassador Harman said that Israel is assuming that there is going to be a continuing flow into Israel in the next decade of Jews who need Israel and who want to go there. He estimated the number as between 40,000 and 50,000 a year. Added to this, he said, would be a natural increase of about 30,000 a year. The Ambassador declared that Israel was facing two problems in 1960: the problem of completing the absorption of a million immigrants and to prepare for the projected needs of those who would arrive in the 1960's. To help solve these problems, Mr. Harman said, "our prayers are for a non-spectacular decade."
Praising the achievement of the American Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds in financing the vast part of Israel's philanthropic needs, Mr. Harman told the assembled 1,000 delegates that "the American dollar will be met by the Israeli pound. Our people understand that they have to carry a big part of the burden of immigration and are prepared to give the newcomers priority over the settled population. Through their payment of taxes, they will play a role in the absorption of the immigrants."
Isidore Sobeloff, executive vice-president of the Detroit Jewish Welfare Federation, in an impressive address before the Assembly, analyzed effective campaign techniques which are likely to prove effective in 1961.
Mr. Sobeloff urged the delegates to reappraise their approach to fund-raising. "In many of our annual campaigns we go forth with techniques that are clothed in tradition, blunted by rote and almost sanctified by fetish," he said. "Rather than relying on hard and fast rules, we should put our faith in change of pace, in flexibility, in discretion and in individualized and specialized approaches in soliciting gifts."
Mr. Sobeloff emphasized that the great complex of agencies services and causes for which the Jewish welfare funds conduct their campaigns "is a mighty, united front that marshalls the organized, orderly strength of the entire Jewish community" in behalf of the major programs at home and abroad. The welfare fund campaign, he said, brings "magnitude and scope" to the overall effort and gives opportunity to the individual contributor to vote "yes" as broadly as his sense of identification moves him, for a stronger community.
The Assembly heard reports on the reorganized system of American Jewish philanthropy for Israel delivered by Dewed D. Stone, chairman of the reorganized Jewish Agency, and Sol Satinsky, vice-president of the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds.
Mr. Stone stressed that the task of the board of directors of the reorganized Jewish. Agency for Israel, Inc., will involve a year-round effort of studying, evaluating and interpreting the ongoing activities of the Jewish Agency in Israel in the fields of immigration, absorption, housing, agricultural settlement and youth programs.
"Because of the continued influx of new immigrants, and because of our inability to predict the exact amount of UJA funds which will be available to us in the course of the campaign year, we will have to review our allocations at regular intervals, adjusting them to newly emerging needs and available resources," Mr. Stone emphasized. "Also. I believe that we owe it to the American Jewish community that we should keep it apprised of the progress of this great humanitarian undertaking."
Reporting to the delegates on behalf of the CJFWF, Mr. Satinsky said: "The reorganization now provides for greater opportunities for effective joint budgeting, joint planning, and reassessment of priorities for welfare activities." He expressed the desire of the welfare refunds that further attention be given to stabilizing and reducing the debts of the Jewish: Agency, Inc., and strengthening the administrative structure.
Mr. Satinsky also stressed the need for the fullest representation of communities on the governing board of the reorganized Jewish Agency for Israel, Inc. Max Fisher, president of the Detroit Jewish Welfare Federation, presided at the session dealing with the reorganization of the Jewish Agency.
In a resolution adopted by the Assembly, Jewish communities were urged to embark on a policy of long-range planning, beyond year-to-year planning and budgeting. At the same time, the federations and welfare funds were urged in another resolution "to continue and increase, when necessary, their efforts to reduce the number of avoidable independent campaigns, and to achieve the fullest cooperation in national fund-raising arrangements, to the end that the most urgent needs may receive the maximum support."
The Assembly commended the leaders of 23 communities represented on the Large City Budgeting Conference, which analyzes the programs and financial needs of national and overseas agencies. "Through the LCBC joint budget review, all Jewish welfare funds, beyond the 23 LCBC member communities, are assisted in budgeting equitable amounts for national and overseas programs," an Assembly resolution stated.
The resolution emphasized that the communities "look forward to the extension of participation in Joint budget review by the major overseas agencies and by those agencies in the community relations field which are not as yet participating." It indicated that some communities would like the United Jewish Appeal and the Joint Defense Appeal–the fund-raising arm of the American Jewish Committee and the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith–to participate in cooperative budget discussions with community representatives through the LCBC.
The Assembly also adopted a resolution appealing to both major political parties to translate their pledges on relaxation of the present immigration laws, during the Presidential election campaign, into specific legislation embodying the following principles:
1. That the number of quota visas available per year shall be based on the total population as shown by the most current census, not the 1920 census, thus increasing the annual quota from approximately 156,000 to approximately 250,000 with removal of the national origins system as a basis for this number.
2. That, in such allotment, due consideration should be given to: family reunions; persons with outstanding skills urgently required by the U.S.; asylum for refugees, persecutees and escapees; and finally, immigrants who have no special ties in the United States.
3. That, when quota numbers are unused in a given year, a pool shall be created for use in the following year by persons whose turn has not yet been reached.
4. That the non-quota category should be enlarged to include parents of United States citizens and legally resident aliens, and spouses and unmarried children of legally resident aliens.
5. That there be an expansion in the recent admirable trend to permit the granting of waivers of certain excludable conditions, where the interests of the United States are properly safeguarded.
6. That the punishment aspects of the deportation sections of the law be eliminated.
7. That there should be no distinctions between native-born and naturalized citizens.
8. That these benefits should be extended to all persons regardless of race or ancestry.
"These recommended revisions of our immigration and nationality law would set up a new system of allocations of visas in place of the present national origins system, would introduce further humanitarian provisions in our law to eliminate strict aspects of exclusion and deportation, would eliminate differences between the native-born and the naturalized citizen and would infuse our immigration and nationality laws with the cherished humanitarian and democratic principles of our nation," the resolution stated.
Emphasizing that the dignity of the individual "is basic to our Judaic and our democratic heritage alike," the Assembly adopted a resolution affirming its commitment "to seek for all Americans without discrimination the equal opportunity to be educated to the full extent of their human talents; equal opportunity to work to the fullness of their potential contribution to our society; equal access to housing and neighborhoods; and equal opportunity to participate in the body politic through the free and universal exercise of the franchise.
"We are gratified that the platforms and the Presidential candidates of both political parties have expressed support of these objectives and have pledged to use the full powers and resources of the Federal government to secure their atteinment," the resolution stated. "We call upon both parties to unite inimplementing the pledges they have made in common so that we may move forward more expeditiously to the goal of equal justice and equal opportunity to which both parties stand committed and to which our nation is dedicated." (More resolutions will be published in tomorrow's issue.)


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Mrs. M. S. Doten contributed a paper upon "The Duties of a Public School Teacher," and in the absence of Mrs. Doten, the paper was read by Mr. Ring.
I fear that Some among us (perhaps I myself may not be wholly free from the charge) may, in the unceasing round of the daily treadmill duties of the school, room, become weary and faint in spirit, and at times lose sight of the higher, nobler aims for which we are working; or we may not be sufficiently imbued with a proper understanding of our duties - of what they consist; or knowing and understanding them perfectly, perhaps we may lack in that zealous enthusiasm which should actuate us in our work. Therefore, partly to enlighten others, but more in order to strengthen my own weakness, l am impelled to set forth, to review these manifold duties, the number and variety of which increase till their name is Legion -- with a capital L - in the hope that having done so I, at least, shall be encouraged and better fitted to perform them, on the principle that our tasks are lightened when their nature is thoroughly understood.
First on the list is, I think, preparation - that is before one can hope to enter the ranks as a teacher, she must by a long course of study, be prepared to pass examinations, to get the seal and stamp of the examiners on her brow, as it were, then, having been fortunate enough to secure a position, she must be prepared daily, hour1y and minutely for the expected and the unexpected, the latter being often the most difficult of problems with which she may have to deal during the day. Good authorities assure us that no lesson, however simple it may be, should he presented to a class without previous study and preparation by the teacher. which all will agree in pronouncing correct, for if a teacher does not know her lesson (I use the feminine pronoun advisedly) it naturally follows that she cannot teach it properly. So then, if she have a dozen different subjects to handle in the course of the day, she should prepare them all by a careful previous study. When shall this be done? Do not ask. A teacher having the proper appreciation of her duties will always find time for all she ought to do.
Dr. Watts, of blessed memory, said long ago that "instructors should not only be skillful in those sciences which they teach, but should have skill in the method of teaching and patience in the practice." And the word "patience" brings me to another and most important duty.
The patience with which the good teacher bears the thousand and one trials of her daily life compare not unfavorably with that of Job, the Biblical, under his uncommon sufferings. Indeed, I think the teacher's patience is of a higher order, for as a rule she does not murmur, but studies, as of course she ought, by day and by night too, how she may best overcome this or that annoying habit into which the Eddies or the Jimmies, the Marys and the Sarahs may have fallen. More than this, she not only studies over these points, but she tries in every possible way to aid these same troublesome young people in correcting themselves, and by tact, kindness, judicious praise and long continued patience often secures better results than she even dared to hope for, and establishes an influence that may last through life. It is the hope of this that buoys her up and leads her, though discouraged, to make renewed efforts so that, if she sometimes feels as if she had worked almost in vain, she is seldom for long weary in well doing.
Good nature is another important factor, duty, I should call it in the teacher's work. Washington Irving wrote: "Good temper, like a sunny day, sheds brightness over everything." A pleasant, cheerful smile, the "soft answer that turneth away wrath" will often work wonders with the obstinate, refractory pupil; and no teacher who cannot govern herself can hope to govern those under her charge. The Good Book says: "He that governeth his own spirit is greater than he that taketh a city." She should take a11 these good precepts to herself and act upon them. No matter how her scholars try her, she should always preserve a, calm and even spirit, smile and speak pleasantly, let her rage and fume inwardly as she may.
These are the most important of the daily duties of setting a good, not to say a bright and shining example in her own life for the scholars to imitate, of habits of punctuality, order, neatness in dress; of attention to social duties I do not need to speak. It goes without saying, as the French say, that we are all models in these respects, object lessons for our pupils, as it were.
And now I come to those duties which constitute so important a part of the teacher's work and of which some thoughtless ones occasionally complain: the monthly examinations, dreaded by teachers and pupils. More, probably, by the former, for on her falls the task of preparing questions and looking over the papers.
This must be done carefully, every quest1on and its answer be considered before marking, and often a comparison between papers is necessary, for it too frequently happens that the answers in different papers will be couched in the same language, showing that in spite of close supervision, communication of ideas has been going on. When this is the case the teacher is apt to feel that she has obtained the combined knowledge of the class, which is not at all what she wants.
This shows us another duty, that of teaching in season and out of season that truth and honesty should be the guide, not only in the school room, but through life.
Next comes the making up of percentages, averaging studies, making out the cards and reports for the Superintendent. Pleasant duties in themselves, even if they do take nights, Saturdays and possibly Sundays in the accomplishing. In this connection, a little poem called "School Statistics" seems particularly apropos, therefore I give it:
Self improvement is another of the teacher's duties, and while improving herself she must also aid the others in doing the same, therefore the necessity for reading Circles and Institutes. These she should not only be prepared to attend, but she should cheerfully prepare papers on whatever subject may be called for. Should one more daring than the others rebel, she will be met with the agreeable statement that there are plenty to fill her place at a moment's notice. This she knows to be true, for from the High Schools, Normal Schools and Universities all over the land are sent out every year numbers of new, glittering articles stamped as genuine, with the confidence of youth ready to fill the place of the older and more experienced teacher, reminding one in a slight degree of the saying, "Fools rush in where angels fear to tread."
I have thus imperfectly touched on some of the duties of teachers, not on all, for, as I have before stated, their name is legion. There is a pleasanter side to the picture, however, and the teacher who loves her work receives a compensation far above that included in her salary, and though she may sometimes feel that it is ...(lost text)


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Make: Dreyse Zündnadelgewehr Model: Prussian Model 1841 Serial Number is "104" Year of Manufacture: 1841 to 1878 Caliber: .61 acorn-shaped round, paper cartridge w/ black powder and percussion cap. Mechanics, fully functioning Action Type: Needle fire, bolt action rifle. Metal Finish, plum blue on barrel and patina brown on the receiver, brass is a mellow uncleaned mustard color. Markings: There is a "104" on the left side of the barrel flat just ahead of the receiver. The bolt is also marked ser 104. Very few orher markings can be found Barrel Length: 35.8" Sights / Optics: The gun is mounted with a multi leaf and fixed post rear sight, fixed front sight. Condition: The stock( wood. The wood appears to have a coat of varnish and evidence of light sanding at sometime in the past. This rifle has been in my possesion for many years.There is no cleaning rod or front barrel band, otherwise all complete including a fully functioning bolt with all internal parts. The brass mountings- triggerguard and barrel bands are in good condition. All screws are very good, bore is very good, perhaps even bright with strong lands and grooves and will clean even better. This is the first mass-produced needle gun that was invented by the German gunsmith Johann Nikolaus Von Dreyse, who, beginning in 1824, had conducted multiple experiments, and in 1836 produced the first viable breech loading gun, using a complete cartridge. The early Dreyse needle guns were smooth-bore. Later Dreyse guns adopted by the Prussian army were rifled using self-contained combustible cartridges holding oblong lead balls held in a paper-mache "sabot". By 1836, Dreyse's design was essentially complete. Presenting it to the Prussian Army, it was adopted in 1841 as the Dreyse Zündnadelgewehr (Prussian Model 1841). The first practical breech-loading, bolt action military rifle, the Needle Gun, as it became known, revolutionized rifle design and led to the standardization of cartridge ammunition. The Dreyse rifle became widely used during the Austro-Prussian War of 1866 when it played a decisive role at theBattle of Sadowa. Operational Use: Entering service in 1841, the Needle Gun gradually became the standard service rifle of the Prussian Army and many other German states. Dreyse also offered the Needle Gun to the French, who after testing the weapon declined to purchase it in large quantities citing the weakness of the firing pin and a loss of breech-pressure after repeated firing. This latter issue led to a loss in muzzle velocity and range. First used by the Prussians during the 1849 May Uprising in Dresden, the weapon received its first true baptism by fire during the Second Schleswig War in 1864. In 1866, the Needle Gun showed its superiority to muzzle-loading rifles during the Austro-Prussian War. In battle, Prussian troops were able to achieve a 5-to-1 superiority in rate of fire to their Austrian enemies due to the Needle Gun's loading mechanism. The Needle Gun also allowed Prussian soldiers to easily reload from a concealed, prone position while the Austrians were forced to stand to reload their muzzle-loaders. This technological superiority greatly contributed to the swift Prussian victory in the conflict. (http://militaryhistory.about.com/od/smallarms/p/needlegun.htm) This is a historically significant firearm rarely encountered here in the U.S. This gun should appeal to all military collectors as one of the first cartridge military firearms produced. I have been collecting for nearly 55 years and it is time to let some of my treasures go.. THIS IS A VERY RARE GUN...good luck Ship direct to lower 48 for $45.00 insured///
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Yes, you can buy templates on behalf of your clients (one template per client for regular licenses)
Rating your own file is wrong but as an author, buying a competing item and rating it 1 is far worse.
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Some of the profiles are already blocked since we reported it to Envato, but the guy creates new one and repeats the abuse (most recent one is [name removed]).
Craziness combined with too much spare time is not good :d
I don't usually watch Eurovision, but all the songs I've heard in this contenst are absolute garbage imho. Of course, I haven't listened to them all, but I've listened to enough to get a general opinion
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I don't think you have to delete the files from your computer (what if your client deletes the files by accident :D), but it's forbidden to use the same template for multiple clients if you buy it only once. If you want to use the same template for another client, you buy it again (one purchase per client). Standard license if fine, you don't need an extended license for that
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National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
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the journal of the CCCC, publishes research and scholarship in composition studies that support those who teach writing at the college level
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Rihanna & Rob Kardashian Now. Why Not?
Because apparently this is the summer of unfortunate relationships, here's Rihanna with Rob Kardashian which should really put to bed any doubts about how hard Chris Brown hit her because it was clearly however hard it takes to think having sex with some nobody who's only famous for having a sister that got peed on by Ray J in a sex tape their mom leaked and still lives with his parents is a good idea. It's a goddamn miracle she survived. Then again, looking at these photos, did she? Did she really?
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Newcastle United has said Kevin Keegan is still the manager of the club, just a day after it seemed as if he wasn't.
On Tuesday afternoon it was being reported that Keegan was no longer in charge, because he wanted more say in buying and selling players.
But now a statement from Newcastle says Keegan is still in charge: "He has not resigned nor has he been sacked."
Even so, it is still not clear if Keegan will stay in charge of the first team for much longer.
Keegan only became manager in January, but on Tuesday it seemed as if he had resigned.
A number of football experts said it was because the club had sold players he wanted to keep, and didn't buy others he wanted to bring in.
However, at no point was it confirmed by Keegan or the club that he had left.
Fans want him to stay
One thing is certain - lots of fans of the club seem sure Keegan is the best man to be in charge of the club.
If Keegan does leave St James' Park, it will be the end of his second spell in charge.
In 1997, Keegan left fans stunned when he quit as the team's boss, leaving the team fourth in the Premier League table.
This season the club have picked up four points in their three opening games, and are 11th in the league.


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1They Used To Mail Children
The parcel post system in the United States began in 1913, and almost immediately people began testing the bounds of what "packages" could be sent. In mid-January that year, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Beauge of Glen Este, Ohio realized it would be cheaper to send their son to visit his grandmother via parcel post than buying a standard rail ticket. They paid 15 cents in stamps, and "insured" him for $50. The Postmaster quickly outlawed the practice, but people kept skirting the rules, including sending a 14-pound baby to grandma (a popular destination for children, it seems). After a peak in 1915, they were finally able to put the kibosh on mailing kids. (Source | Photo)
2Slave Mailed to Freedom
3A Live Cat
In New York City, from 1897 up until 1953, mail was sent via a complex series of pneumatic tubes, whisking cylinders full of mail at 35 mph to its various destinations. For the inaugural event, the General Post Office sent a Bible, a large fake peach, and, for reasons unknown, a cat. According to one attendee who wrote about it in 1931, the cat seemed dazed, but unharmed.
4Thousands of Creepy Letters
There's nothing weird, of course, about sending a letter through the mail, but thousands of them anonymously sent to one small town?
That's what happened in Circleville, OH (pop 13,000) starting in 1976. Residents from all walks of life began receiving these strange, missives in written block letters accusing them of various misdeeds. It is thought that the writer killed Ron Gillespie, who received a phone call from the writer and went to confront him; Gillespie drove off the road and was found dead nearby with his gun fired once. A man named Paul Freshour was thought to be the culprit and was put behind bars for attempted murder; he denied both charges. Even while he was in solitary, the letters kept coming until the 1990s and then abruptly stopped.
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5A Bank Building
In 1916, William H. Coltharp was going to build a brick bank in Vernal, Utah. The bricks he wanted were 127 miles away in Salt Lake City, and he calculated the best way to send them – all 80,000 – was via US mail.
He had crates packed under the 50 lb limit, 40 at a time, for a total of 40 tons. The Utah post office was overwhelmed, but did indeed deliver the entire "building." However, it prompted the postmaster to limit the weight one person could send to 200 lbs per day. "It is not the intent of the United States Postal Service that buildings be shipped through the mail," Postmaster General Burleson wrote.
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6College Student Gets Mailed $350,000 Drone
Oops! Here was an embarrassing (and costly) snafu. A college student ordered a weightlifting bench, but when the packages arrived via UPS, there was an additional box, also addressed to him. Thinking it was part of the unit he ordered, he opened the box, only to find what looked like a drone. He posted the photos to Reddit and they went viral.
It turns out the drone was non-military and used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It is not known who sent him the drone.
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7Sending Bricks as a Form of Protest
At the time, the "postage guaranteed" return envelopes and postcards sent by credit card companies and others were required to be delivered no matter what they were attached to, with the postage paid by the issuer (which could get pretty expensive with a heavy brick).
Since that time, the laws have been changed so these labels cannot be "improperly used."
This practice is still a method of protest: recently in England, opponents of the UKIP (UK Independence Party) sent bricks (amongst other things) in pre-paid envelopes, which apparently is still legal there.
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8A Ski, a Hammer and a Box of Smelly Fish as Part of an "Experiment"
In spite of all these regulations, the Post Office is still reasonably tolerant when it comes to sending weird items in the mail. One group of merry scientists/pranksters from the magazine Improbable Research set out to test these limits in 2000, with a postal experiment. They sent a variety of different items categorized as valuable, sentimental, unwieldy, pointless, suspicious, and disgusting to see which ones would be delivered. These included a ski, a human tooth, a helium balloon, rotten fish in a box, and a fresh coconut. You can read the specific results of their "study" via the source below, but 18 out of 28 of these items were indeed delivered to their intended recipient (including the ski).
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9The "World's Smallest Postal Service"
For a "tiny" fee, you can write a personal letter or choose a small object (if it's a package) and they will write, decorate, and ship it to anywhere in the world. Try it! (Source | Photo)
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