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Student Notice of Awards Version 2.0. Online Application Process. The University of Texas at El Paso. Objectives ~. Simplify the process Automate eligibility verification Automate notification process Refine areas that have caused issues Ongoing Project Result:
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Eliminate steps from current approval routing process.
~ This will be automatically populated from information tracked through your log-in
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~ The other fields related to a student's record will automatically populate
1) Award Type
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#1 setup for the on line form from My UTEP.edu see the following homepage
#2 setup for the on line form from My UTEP.edu see the following homepage
#3 setup for the on line form from My UTEP.edu see the following homepage
Enter the Name
Use the drop down box to find the Name and click on it
~ If known, the project experience can be entered by the Creator or by the Professor upon their approval
1) Email is received when the document is created and submitted
2) When the documents is forwarded through the approval routing after the Supervising Professor approves the award
~ This email will tell you that it has been approved and routed to Financial Aid and/or ORSP and or The Graduate School and is pending final approval
~ After this point, you should contact your CAO for questions on the award or its status
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(shorts Free People, top Free People, boots Frye, bag Free People, necklace Spell Designs, bracelets #1, #2, Holly Lauren #3, #4, cuff, sunnies Karen Walker, floral headband)
I wanted to share these photos from a little shoot I did with Free People. You can see my interview on their blog here. I've always been a huge fan- their stuff is very California desert, beach, chic – which is definitely my style. Love the mix of all the different colors, and the purple "leather" shorts– so cute!. Yesterday I filmed for E! News with Rebecca Minkoff which was really fun. Don't have the air date yet but in the next two weeks. In other news it's Friday, hope everyone has a fabulous weekend and Happy Mother's Day to all the lovely moms out there!
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Like what I said in my previous post, I attended the exclusive preview of the F/W Collection of Oxygen earlier! It was such an intimate event wherein you meet the amazing friendly people behind Oxygen and fellow media and bloggers! I won't be sharing the clothes since I can't till the 1st of May but I tell you the clothes are amazing and you wouldn't mind waiting that long!!! :)
|went these girlies! Ana, Pax, Ava, Aie, Melai and Krissy!
After the event, we had dinner at Cibo and then went to Oxygen to spend the gift certificates we got during the event! :) Thank you Oxygen!!
|loved the fit and design of the dress!
|the details of this vest is amazing!
|this skirt was love at first sight for me!
|met up with my mom and sister after and got this dress from the Ramp! I think I'll be channeling Blair Warldorf more nowadays! :P haha
Had such a great day with Oxygen, Status and my bloggers friends! I love March I swear!! :) Will eat my cramps away now :P HAHA!
xxx, Vern
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Egyptian Linked to Attackers Held for Questioning in Cairo
Saturday, July 16, 2005
CAIRO, July 15 -- An Egyptian biochemist who was arrested here for questioning about the London terror bombings grew up in a gritty neighborhood on Cairo's outskirts but built a successful academic career in the United States and Britain, neighbors and former colleagues said Friday.
The Interior Ministry here identified the man as Magdy Mahmoud Mustafa Nashar, 33, a researcher at Leeds University in Britain. It said he was on a six-week vacation in Cairo, where his family lives, and had planned to return to Britain afterward.
British media have reported that Nashar served as a go-between in renting a townhouse that was raided by police Tuesday in Leeds, a diverse industrial city north of London where three of the four suspected bombers lived. British law enforcement officials said they found explosives in the house.
Nashar's arrest broadened the investigation into the attacks, the worst instance of terrorism on British soil. In view of his travels -- academic training took him from Cairo to North Carolina to England-- his whereabouts and contacts quickly interested U.S. and British investigators, as well as those in Egypt, who remain wary of the specter of Islamic militancy.
He denied to interrogators that he played any role in planning the July 7 attacks, which killed at least 54 people, including four bombers. "He pointed out that all of his belongings were still in his apartment" in Britain, the ministry statement said.
Egyptian officials said little else about the arrest or whether Nashar was considered a witness or suspect. In London, police chief Ian Blair said Britain might dispatch officers to Cairo and would consider extradition if necessary.
Word of Nashar's detention prompted surprise among some colleagues at Leeds University and Egyptians who grew up with Nashar along a leafy but poor and crowded street near the wealthy Cairo suburb of Maadi.
"For me he was fine, nothing abnormal in any way," said John Findlay, a Leeds professor of biochemistry. "The whole thing's a shock. You don't think about anything like this with colleagues. We know almost nothing about their background. The university is made up of all sorts of people, you don't presume anything."
In his former Cairo neighborhood, he was remembered as a somewhat quiet, polite youth, who had lived with his parents and a younger brother and sister on a modest, second-floor apartment in a narrow street prone to ruptures of sewage.
"He wasn't involved in anything political," said Mustafa Mahmoud, 41, a day laborer. "Look at the area. We all live next to each other, we all know everything about each other, and I know there wasn't anything political about him."
Residents said Nashar's family left the neighborhood two years ago. They said the father, a blacksmith, still visits his shop on the building's first floor once or twice a week, but no one had seen the younger Nashar in years. The apartment is shuttered, with a worn, red-and-orange sheet hanging over the balcony and a rusted iron grill.
His neighbors described a typical upbringing in a neighborhood of low-slung buildings known as shaabi , the kind of lower-class stretch of brick and concrete that dominates this city of 15 million.


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North American stocks rose at the start of trading on Tuesday, showing big gains for commodity producers following a massive takeover offer for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 47 points or 0.5 per cent, to 10,349. The broader S&P 500 rose 7 points or 0.7 per cent, to 1086. In Canada, the S&P/TSX composite index rose 75 points or 0.7 per cent, to 11,628.
Potash Corp. surged 25 per cent after it said it had received a $38.6-billion (U.S.) offer from BHP Billiton Ltd. The company's immediate rejection of the offer, along with a plan to prevent any shareholder from accumulating more than a 20-per-cent ownership stake, sent other fertilizer stocks higher. CF Industries Holdings Inc. rose 7.3 per cent and Agrium Inc. rose 5 per cent.
Other materials stocks also moved higher. Alcoa Inc. rose 1.5 per cent and DuPont rose 1.9 per cent.
Meanwhile, investors cheered the latest round of earnings, which bring an unofficial close to the second-quarter earnings season in the United States. Home Depot Inc. rose 1.5 per cent and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. rose 1.3 per cent after the two retailers reported gains in their respective earnings.


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I need so much help!! Pregnant by one night stand
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Hi Ashley,
Congratulations on your pregnancy! I know the timing and circumstances are less than ideal, but it sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders, and will make a great mother if that is what you decide to do. We all make mistakes, but I think it takes a lot of courage for you to be willing to take responsibility for them.
I think you need to do what feels right in your heart. I don't think you need to make a decision about whether or not you put your baby up for adoption right away. You're dealing with enough now as it is without having to make a huge decision like that. I think as time goes on you'll figure it out.
If l were in your shoes, I would tell the baby's father. Regardless of whether or not he wants to be involved, it is important that you get his medical history, and I think at the end of the day he deserves to know.
It's impossible to know what people are going to think of you. Odds are, there are probably going to be some out there who will judge you, but the important ones, your family and friends, are really the ones that matter. They know that you're a good person. You can't control what others think or say, but you can control how you behave and react to them. If people ask questions about the baby's father, you aren't obligated to give them all the details. I think it is sufficient to tell them that he isn't in the picture anymore, and if they pry, you have every right to say it's too hard to talk about. It's really not their business. In terms of professors or professional folks, they probably won't ask you personal details. I am going to be a single mother in July, and I've been so surprised by how positive people have been about my pregnancy. I've also been surprised by the lack of questions and judgment. It could be the case that things are happening behind my back, but professors, co-workers, and acquaintances have all been very kind. I think you can be absolutely be classy and a single mother at the same time. I worry about how people are going to judge me too, but I think getting larger and actually having the baby will force me to be less concerned about what others think.
Please feel free to join us ladies on the single mommies board! They are all really nice. I don't have any children yet, but they have been so welcoming and supportive. There is also a teen mothers board. I think a lot of the women who post there are mothers in their early twenties, so that might be another good place to find support. Also, if you haven't already, you should start taking prenatal vitamins. If you haven't started, don't stress out, but go get some as soon as you can. They will be good for you and your baby.
Please keep us posted on how you and your little one are doing!
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Happy V Day. And a happy GHI day to. Why you ask? Well meet Chyanne Jacobs. The half black, half native american from Nevada. What a hot combo right? This scene is even hotter. From the minute we brought her to our secret location, you could tell she was excited. After a little showing off and stripping down, a nice hard cock pops through the hole and Chyanne pops it into her mouth. After she works her magic on some lucky stranger, he pops all over her face! Leaving Chyanne one of the messiest girls on GHI.
She's such a natural beauty. please let me make her pregnant so she can bring another little beautiful mixed baby into the world!
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Police Reassure Parents After Fight Near Haxby Primary School
3:30pm 14th June 2013
Police in York are investigating a reported altercation between two men in the Haxby area.
The incident happened at lunchtime on Friday on a footpath off Oak Tree Lane, near Headlands Primary School.
There are reports on Twitter of the school being on lockdown but police tell Minster FM this is not the case.
One of the men was carrying with what appeared to be a baseball bat and pen knife.
Both men made off from the scene on foot.
Despite an extensive area search by the attending police officers, including the Firearms Support Unit, the two men have so far not been located.
It is unknown if either man suffered any injuries.
The local Safer Neighbourhood Team carried out patrols in the area to reassure people who may have concerns about the incident.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to call North Yorkshire Police on 101 – select option 2 – and ask for York Police.
If you would prefer not to give your name, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference number 12130096701


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text: Metoclopramide Versus Ondansetron for the Treatment of Vomiting in Children With Acute GastroenteritisAl-Ansari, Khalid; Alomary, Salim; Abdulateef, Hala; Alshawagfa, Mohammed; Kamal, KhalidJournal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition: August 2011 - Volume 53 - Issue 2 - p 156–160 doi: 10.1097/MPG.0b013e3182132d8d Original Articles: Gastroenterology Abstract Author Information Objective: To compare the efficacy and safety of ondansetron versus less expensive metoclopramide in the treatment of children with persistent vomiting with acute gastroenteritis. Materials and Methods: A double-blind trial including consecutive consented patients ages 1 to 14 years was conducted in an urban infirmary setting from June 2008 through December 2008. Children were randomized to receive a single dose of intravenous ondansetron or metoclopramide. The primary efficacy outcome was the proportion of patients with cessation of vomiting shortly after completion of the study medication infusion in each group. Observed adverse effects and diarrhea frequency during admission and in follow-up were recorded to assess safety. Results: One hundred sixty-seven previously healthy children (median age 3 years) diagnosed as having acute gastroenteritis with persistent vomiting completed treatment and observation. Cessation of vomiting was achieved in 68/84 patients (81%) of the ondansetron and 60/83 (72%) of the metoclopramide groups, P = 0.14. Mean time to complete cessation of vomiting was 39 minutes (SD 111) for ondansetron, and 61 minutes (SD 110) for metoclopramide, P = 0.2. The mean length of infirmary stay was 550 minutes (SD 427) for ondansetron and 575 minutes (SD 449) for metoclopramide, P = 0.71. Revisit rate, readmissions rate, and frequency of diarrhea after discharge were similar in the 2 treatment groups. No adverse reaction or other safety concerns were identified. Conclusions: In the sample size tested, intravenous metoclopramide therapy did not differ from ondansetron in the treatment of persistent vomiting for children with gastroenteritis admitted for intravenous fluid hydration. Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Khalid Al-Ansari, MD, Hamad Medical Corp, Alsaad Pediatric Centre, PO Box 3050, Doha, Qatar (e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com). Received 22 September, 2010 Accepted 30 January, 2011 ClinicalTrials.gov number: NCT01165866. The study was sponsored by Hamad Medical Corporation. The authors report no conflicts of interest. Copyright 2011 by ESPGHAN and NASPGHAN


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Oh, no... Not again? If you look carefully at our live camera, you will probably see light snow and some rain is expected later this afternoon, as winter weather refuses to go away quietly.
This weather continues to cling onto life across our area, producing temperatures well below average that may persist through early next week, according to forecasters.
Temperatures are running five to 10 degrees below normal across the New York area allowing for some snow showers and flurries to fall. The snow isn't expected to accumulate much, if at all, and may mix with or change to rain this afternoon as a small storm system moves through the region, according to National Weather Service forecasters.
Light snow. Little or no snow accumulation. Near steady temperature in the upper 30s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of snow 80 percent.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a chance of light snow in the evening...then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 40 percent.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
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When one watches "Rambo: First Blood Part II" are we actually watching a contemporary version of the Iliad about the ferocity of Achilles on and off the battleground? When we watch Francis Ford Coppola's "Godfather" trilogy, are we really watching Aeschylus's Oresteia trilogy? Is today's "Jerry Springer" yesterday's Euripides' Hippolytus? Is . . . .
Rites of Passage
Summary: This is a paper in MLA style on the Rites of Passages of puberty followed by Eskimo and Australian Aborigines.
The indigenous cultures of the past have always held a great regard for the traditional and superstitious. Elaborate rituals are associated with each aspect of life and the people celebrate these rituals as a community. The . . . .
Vincent Van Gogh: Woman with a spade as seen from behind. (1885)
Vincent Van Gogh is a master artist whose works have fascinated the society for decades. The manner in which he portrays his subjects and the deliberation of each stroke gives a life like result that is a pleasure to see. Vincent Van Gogh went through life searching for the elusive perfection that he could capture on . . . .
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Attending the 2002 Summer Institute for Elementary School Teachers represents and exciting opportunity for me to further explore my interest in teaching mathematics, as well as an opportunity for me to apply and share my knowledge and experience with like-minded educators.
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Importance of the Study of Personality
Personality: a distinctive and relatively stable pattern of behavior, thoughts, motives and emotions that characterizes an individual.
Psychologists use a variety of tests to determine and study a vast number of personality traits among groups of people. They've found that although everyone exhibits five to ten central traits that determine . . . .
In Frank Stockton's "The Lady or the Tiger?" a young man, the forbidden lover of a princess, is sentenced to a trial by ordeal: in front of thousands of onlookers, he must choose between two doors. Behind one waits a tiger, behind the other waits a lovely maiden. Only the princess herself possesses the knowledge that will save her lover's life, though in doing so, she will send him into the . . . .
We are generally taught in high school that the Industrial Revolution was a good thing for humanity, that it has increased both our welfare and our happiness. And in many ways this is arguably true. In general we live longer now than our ancestors did before the Industrial Revolution, our children are much less likely to die in infancy, women are much less likely to die giving birth to those . . . .
The Study of African American Vernacular English
There are a couple of theories as to the origin of African American Vernacular Englsh (AAVE). Some linguists believe that the language derives from West African languages. This dialect theory is based on the knowledge that most African Americans who were brought to the United States from Africa had to learn how to speak English by ear. . . . .
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As the wooden ship glides slowly into the New York harbor, a sea of hopeful faces looks up from the deck to behold the lady of their dreams. Before them is a statuesque symbol welcoming them to a land where all dreams can be realized. Here, in the land of equality and opportunity, lives a promise that great rewards can be achieved though hard work and perseverance. . . . .
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It has been a long controversy about how nature and nurture imply to personality traits and human behavior. Nature means that genetic factor and the system of organs control the personality, while nurture means the personality is a result of conditioned circumstances where a person is brought up. It includes the personality of other people, like family, includes . . . .
Living in a small Nebraskan town we do not have to face many of the life issues that people in large cities face such as pollution, high crime rates and other things. The one thing that seems to pervade everywhere without little regard to town size is discrimination. Racial discrimination in a small town can be even more devastating than in a big . . . .
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Child abuse is one of the most dangerous and serious problems confronting society, perhaps because of the helplessness and innocence of the victims. What is particularly bothersome about child abuse is that it occurs in all income, racial, religious, and ethnic groups and in urban and rural communities. Likewise, there is no uniform definition of what . . . .
Children's literature aimed at young children poses a unique challenge for an individual attempting to analyze a work of fiction. Normally, the student of fiction can quote from the text with a reasonable expectation that the attitude of the text can be conveyed to the reader of the essay. Simply by reading the selected, quoted passage the reader of the essay ought to get a sense of the book. . . . .
In the anthropological study "Body Ritual Among the Nacirema," Dr. Horace Miner describes an unusual culture among a group of people who live in Mexico.
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Richard J. Herrnstein and Charles Murray, authors of The Bell Curve, have received criticism for their inability to establish the "truth" in their research of intelligence. Rather than using objective tests to determine if their findings were valid (e.g., control groups and follow-up studies; varying conditions; factoring in margin for error), they . . . .
In many communities in the United States, there are not but a few safe places where children and teenage can play sports safely. Some teenagers in today's society like to skateboard in a skate park, however, there are not many of them in rural community. Therefore, most children and teenagers skateboard on an unsafe ramp create themselves. When living in a rural community, the best solution . . . .
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"There's actually a funny story behind that," recalls Seth Stafford of his early season Off The Wall hook-up with Kaua'i's Stephen Koehne. "I had just gotten to the north shore, no one was around and there were five photographers waiting on the beach for someone to go out. I saw him run by on his morning Volcom house workout and I was like "Steph, go out!" so he ran up to the house and got his board. He went out and the first slab that came through, he turned around and took off. It was the first Off The Wall day, and I think the last," Seth laughs.
Off The Wall is no walk in the park. TWS ace water photog Wyatt Tillotson recently got caught inside by a rogue six-footer and had to call his wife for a ride to the emergency room up the hill in Wahiawa to get stitched up. That's the nature of shooting photos at places like Off The Wall, Pipeline, Teahupo'o, and The Box—you play, you pay.
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In this learning community, History of Motion Pictures will study some of the most important films in history, closely examining classics like Citizen Kane and Casablanca and even international films like Seven Samurai and Amores Perros. Meanwhile, Freshman Composition I will supplement this class with readings to help you better understand and appreciate the films.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
The little Girl Cheif
This was a good movie. I liked how the director made me feel bad for this little girl. She knew what she had to do and she was ready to take on her challenges. The girl playing Pei I think does a very good job of making people feel what her character is feeling. The grandmother I think could have been a little bit more emotional when she notices that Pei is missing and could have done a better crying act. The grandfather does a good job of acting stone cold towards his granddaughter, and making the transition to a much softer person when he sees her riding the whale.
Whale Rider
Strong Girl
The film Whale Rider is a great film. I have always been taught to be a strong man. A warrior or chief like the boys in the village but I also learned to respect strong women. This film shows how Paikea pushed through adversity and kept her chin high. She had to fight for her acceptance and to be recognized and loved by her grandfather. She is knocked down several times but stands up again. This film has a great feel to it and is a good movie for a saturday afternoon. Id recommend it to my family and friends.
"I wanna ride a whale"
This film is extremely interesting and shows you that no matter what happens or who tells you not do do something don't listen and follow your heart and be brave. She is probably one of the most bravest girls i know i mean at her age who says "I'm ready to die" crazy like a boss she has my respect to save her people and the whales she was ready to giver her own life great movie.
Trying to Gain Acceptance
This movie is definitely a "Have to see." I really enjoyed this film. It was very interesting and I loved the way Paikea never gave up. It stood out to me because anything a man can do, a woman can do also. I also liked the fact that she showed her grandfather that tradition isn't always right. She then believed in her heart she was the chief. I would definitely love to see this movie again.
Waiting For A Leader
"Whale Rider" begins when a young woman is giving birth. The woman gives birth to a set of twins (a boy and a girl), one of which (the boy) dies. The mother also dies. The death of the male baby spells trouble for the community of Whangara because the first-born, who has always been male, is considered Paikea's direct descendant. These descendants are destined to be the new chief. From that moment, Koro, the twins's grandfather, believes that the community of Whangara is doomed.
As Pai grows older, she believes herself to be destined to be the new chief. However, due to Koro's belief in tradition, she has to fight him all the way through. Koro assembles an all-male school designed to teach the boys the old ways of their people, and hopes to eventually find his chief. Pai hides and watches the lessons, attempting to learn from her observations. Unfortunately for her, Koro catches her many times and she believes that he has begun to despise her.
When Koro has lost all hope, he calls unto their ancestors for help, but they do not listen. In an attempt to help, Pai calls unto them as well and is successful. However, her success isn't what she'd hoped for. The whales from the ocean wash up onto the beach and all begin to die. When the people can't get them back into the water, it is up to Pai to take action and try to save the whales, as well as her people.
I really enjoyed watching this film. It was interesting to see the different traditions of their people. I always find it somewhat interesting to how different other cultures are from ours. Just the little things that they do differently stood out to me. For example, when the people greet each other, they touch noses in a sort of embrace. In our culture, I feel that would be extremely uncomfortable. I also really liked Nanny. I enjoyed how she let Koro believe he was the boss, but really she was in more control than he would have imagined. She was a very strong woman. All in all, this was a very good film and I think I would enjoy watching it again sometime.
She's Brave!
This movie deserves two thumbs up from me. I felt that this movie truly sent out a message to all girls that may have to deal with something like this. Women are always discriminated against because of who they are. Women are aloud to do anything a man wants or thinks he can do. Paikea showed to her grandfather that tradition is also not always right. Certain things in a family line aren't always made for a man. I can relate to this movie alot. I am so happy to have been able to watch this.
WP 3 Rough Draft Due NEXT Week, Not This
Your WP 3 assignment sheet states that your Rough Draft is due tomorrow for peer review. However, I'm not sure we're there yet, and I want to discuss your summaries more before you turn it in. Lucky for you all, this gives you till Monday to continue drafting, visit the Writing Center, and ask questions in class about this very complex paper topic.
In the mean time, keep preparing for our Practice Debate tomorrow, and we'll hammer out the draft details tomorrow.
Statement Paper on Founding Fathers.
With editors for many text books trying to write out that they were religious is almost elephant dung. I really do think that they had their religion influence them in writing the constitution but that doesn't mean that they were trying to enforce it on others. They took accountability towards everyone's religion.
The First Amendment stating that it doesn't keep state and the church separated. But it does keep the government from invading on the affairs and likes of the church.
Whatever our Founding Fathers believed shouldn't necessarily affect us or hinder us in todays world.
It has been around two hundred years since the constitution was written and states of change are always in play. If our nation were to become a nation of church. There would be uprisings. If we were a nation of pure government and limited church, still there would be uprisings. There needs to be an equilibrium but it seems that will probably be an ongoing case of "whimsical fuckery" in courtrooms, board meetings and congress.
Monday, October 24, 2011
That Dang Curriculum Change
Based on this reading I have to protest and take a firm stance against the Texas Board of Education changing the social studies curriculum because the changes were made unethically. America is considered the melting pot, this includes religion, therefore by making a Christian curriculum you are hurting students whom don't believe in the faith nor want to learn about the faith itself.
Wall of Separation?
Religion or No Religion
The way I feel about this is that they should seperate religion from state. I my self go to church on Sundays and I respect the religions but some people want to keep their belifs seperate. It's just the way of America not everyone wants to read upon it everyday. They read upon it on their own. Texas revisers aren't thinking of the other side, they seem to be doing what they feel is right. Yes they have to hire workers to look over their revisions but those workers may just be on their side.
Feeder 3.3
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This article is about putting by not separating church and state and combining the Christian faith in with the student's social studies books. That these new guidelines will affect grades from kindergarten till twelfth grades. Many people are against the vote to put Christianity into books just because of their thoughts on gay marriage, abortion and government spending. They also want to say that the United States was found devout Christians and according to biblical precepts. A big problem was the process of revising the social studies guidelines was the desire of the board to stress American acceptance. David Barton states that students should be taught the following principles that there is a fixed moral law derived from god and nature, there is a creator, the creator gives to man certain unalienable rights, etc. these right were taken from the Declaration of Independence. By March 3 all the decisions on Texas curriculum will be history.
Putting the Christian belief into the curriculum is a dictates religion saying that the United States was founded by a bunch of Christians by changing the components of history itself. They might as well just change the whole entire outcome of everything not just the science and the social studies books all of them so they everything would just be the way Texas curriculum wants it to be.
Crucify me, Cap'n.
My Take on Feeder 3.3
The article "How Christians Were the Founders" illustrated how the Texas Board of Education is editing textbooks in order to shine more light on religion. Currently, conservatives are trying to put a heavy emphasis on Christianity in the classroom. The Board members aren't changing public schools into church houses, but there is much controversy over some of the amendments passed in order to change Social Studies and History textbooks. A lot of the changes deal with religious issues in current history text books and how, in the eyes of the Republican Party, textbooks today do not have enough emphasis on religion.
Some of these amendment changes vary from calling creationism a theory to how "The United Stated was founded by devout Christians." (McLeroy 91) One of the conservative persons that is trying to change curriculum and believes he's smarter than historians is dentist Don McLeroy. He is saying bias things like "There are two basic facts about man, he was created in the image of god, and he has fallen." He says that the founding fathers recognized this, but that is irrelevant to how our country was formed. Even if our fathers were heavily Christian which in some ways the founding fathers were: Missionaries, Imprinting God's name on currency, etc.) it doesn't mean we should exclude other religions. In my opinion, if religion is going to be taught in the classroom (which I think children should be familiarized with it), all varieties of religion should be taught. I think it is selfish to want to teach religion in the classroom, but only focus on one because the old white men who founded our country happened to all be Christian.
position statement: Someone else needs to do their homework
"How Christian Were the Founders?"
Feeder 3.3
The text "How Christian Were the Founders?" gives detail about how the different discourse communities (Christians, Jews, housewives, naval officers, professors, and many others) view the teachings of the current social studies curriculum. These people were meeting to give their input on what should be taught. As you would have it, each community is partial to his/her own community's people. For example, one elderly Hispanic man told the Texas State Board of Education insists, "Please keep Cèsar Chávez." With each person's bias, how is the board to decide what goes into the textbooks and what stays out?
Unfortunately, not only are those giving their piece bias, but so are those of the Texas State Board of Education. Don McLeroy, he who dominated the board's meeting, has been moving for amendments in the curriculum all the way through. McLeroy is a dentist, but claims that he's read a lot about history. The text states, "The injection of partisan politics into education went so far that at one point another Republican board member burst out in seemingly embarrassed exasperation, 'Guys, you're rewriting history now!'" This shows how the bias of the different discourse communities is not only excluding historical events from history but rewriting them entirely. Still, the majority of McLeroy's amendments passed in a vote held across the board.
The specific argument among the people, reported in this text, was whether or not the founders of America intended for the United States to be a "Christian Nation." Those who are Christian like to believe this is true and attempt to prove so by insisting, "But Christianity has had a deep impact on our system. The men who wrote the Constitution were Christians who knew the Bible. Our idea of individual rights comes from the Bible. The Western development of the free-market system owes a lot to biblical principles." These people believe that America's system of government derives from teachings of the Bible and also point out that no "wall of separation" was ever officially published in any government documents. The Christian activists also assert that in school, science teachers should cover the strengths and weaknesses of the theory of evolution. They argue that "to bring Christianity into the coverage of American history is not, from their perspective revisionism but rather an uncovering of truths that have been suppressed."
David Barton is a nonacademic expert who is nationally known as the leader of WallBuilders, who aims to "present America's forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious and constitutional heritage." Barton urged the Texas school board that students should be taught principles that derive directly from the Declaration of Independence. These principles are: "1. There is a fixed moral law derived from God and nature. 2. There is a Creator. 3. The Creator gives to man certain unalienable rights. 4. Government exists primarily to protect God-given rights to every individual. 5. Below God-given rights and moral laws, government is directed by the consent of the governed."
Another expert, Daniel L. Dreisbach, a professor of justice, law and society at American University recommends to the guideline writers that "the founders were overwhelmingly Christian; that the deistic tendencies of a few-like Jefferson- were an anomaly; and that most Americans in the era were not Christians but that '98 percent or more of Americans of European descent identified with Protestantism.'" Thus proving the Christians who believed America to be a "Christian Nation" wrong. Richard Brookhiser, the traditionalist columnist and author of books on Alexander Hamilton, Gouverneur Morris and George Washington reports, "The founders were not as Christian as those people would like them to be, though they weren't as secularist as Christopher Hitchens would like them to be." Basically, each argument presented is biased in the opinion of he who presents it.
The text states that McLeroy met with the publishers to discuss that Christians wanted books to include classic myths and fables as opposed to newly written stories whose messages they didn't agree with. McLeroy states, "I met with all the publishers. We went out for Mexican food. I told them this is what we want. We want stories with morals, not P.C. stories." The text goes on to state that McLeroy showed an e-mail message from an executive at Pearson stating, "Hi Don. Thanks for the impact that you have had on the development of Pearson's Scott Foresman Reading Street series. Attached is a list of some of the Fairy Tales and Fables that we included in the series." McLeroy didn't even appear to have a valid reasoning as to why these changes should take place. The Christian activists wanted these changes because they didn't agree with them, not because they were what was factual. Still, they were taken into consideration and made their way into the textbooks.
I feel that every argument being presented is biased. The only ones that are not biased are those of the experts. Now, why might that be? I would think this is because a fact can't be argued. History is all about the facts. This is what the social studies curriculum should be based on. If it's factual, it should be covered. Of course, the length of a term is not far long enough to learn all of the information, so the more cultural impacting events should be covered more than those that are not so relevant. I feel that the board members voting on what goes into the curriculum shouldn't even have a say. Being a self-proclaimed expert does not make you an expert. When it comes to the social studies curriculum, who should you believe, those who have an education in the subject or a dentist with a little reading? Think about it, would you trust the professors of justice, law and society to give you a root-canal?
Wall of Words!!! Were Christians the True Founders? Fact or Opinion?
I believe that they are trying to force their religion on everyone. They need to know that not everyone believes in the same faith. I quote the textbook, "The Christian "truth" about America's founding has long been taught in Christian schools, but not beyond." I believe that the reason for stopping the studies at Christian schools is because we have Freedom of Religion. Christian schools are a part of the school system but they are also allowed to have teachings of the bible. As for public schools that are funded by the government and don't interpret a lot of religion in their studies. Instead of learning about Baby Jesus, we learn about how some guys sailed across the ocean and found this country. It has been like this for a long time and nothing has gone wrong. We have been trying to maintain a separation of church and state. But the people who are proposing that Christians founded the country are trying to disrupt the balance. And as a personal opinion I don't see why we should change anything now. Just because a few people think that should add more information about their religion. Yes, I understand that they feel very strongly about their religion but I think that if they do add more Christianity information in the textbooks, they should also add more information about the Native Americans' culture and beliefs, and don't forget the Hispanics, the African Americans. They shouldn't just favor one religion or one historical leader. Don't let the winners write all the history. Yes, I know that the winners always write the history and I don't think this will change. Before I read the passage I didn't think much about a suggestion declared by a lady. I strongly support this lady's idea. In the passage a woman says that, "Sikhism is the fifth-largest religion in the world and should be included in the curriculum." Honestly, I thought that we shouldn't take anything out or put anything in. And that is where I left this argument, I didn't think outside the box nor did I consider other ideas. Why don't they just add everybody in the textbooks? I know there will be conflict but why not give them what they want and give us what we want. If we do add everyone in the book then we will truly balance everything out.
From the time that we are young, we are taught to look at everything, every situation, and every conflict from both sides. So we can see from other people's point of view. I understand that Christianity is their faith and I would urge them to continue believing in their faith. But I believe strongly in my Native traditions and Catholicism. I would like for everyone to learn a little bit of information about my Native beliefs and how my people were told that the world came about. Why? Because I believe this is the way everything happen. But I know that everyone has their own beliefs and I shouldn't be conceded and want to push my values and beliefs on everyone else.
But all in all the author of, "How Christian Were the Founders?" has some good points to make about both sides of the argument. I do admire the title of his most recent book, "Descartes 'Bones: A Skeletal History of the Conflict Between Faith and Reason." I didn't understand the title until we had a classroom discussion on it. And now I understand that he was simply saying that faith is the absent of reason. But ain't that what religion is all about. To be your last resort when all else fails.


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This loan is designed for debt settlement and investment and is open for armed forces pensioners and select governmental staff. The minimum loan amount is RM 5000 with the maximum being RM 150000 and the loan tenures range from 3 to 10 years. Repayment of the loan can be done through salary deduction at the source and takaful is compulsory for the loan
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This loan is for personal consumption of cash and caters to civil servants and Malaysian armed forces. The loan requires the borrower to take out takaful cover. The loan can be availed up to a maximum of RM 150000 and has a maximum tenure of 10 years. The repayment for this loan can be done through salary deduction at the source
PPK CUEPACS Debt settlement:
As the name suggests, this loan is designed specifically for debt settlement and is open to government employees above the age of 45 and under the pension scheme. The maximum loan amount available under this plan is RM 150000 with tenures ranging from 3 years to 10 years. Repayment needs to be done either through salary with BMMB or salary deduction at the source and a Takaful cover is compulsory for the loan
Micro financing:
This loan is catered to armed forces pensioners and government pensioners along with wives of armed forces personnel. The loan is designed for business related expenses and has a maximum loan amount of RM 50000. The minimum loan amount that can be availed is RM 5000 and the loan tenures range from a minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 7 years. The repayment should be done through pension with BMMB or dividend with BMMB
Micro Bazar Tok Guru:
This loan also serves to fulfil business related expenses but is open only to traders of the Bazar Tok Guru. The loan amounts offered are lower with the minimum amount being RM 5000 and the maximum amount being RM 30000. The profit rate offered is a flat rate and the tenures range from 1 year to 7 years. The loan has to be repaid through PPI through a CASA account in BMMB.
Modenas Motorcycle:
This loan is open to all federal and state government employees and is designed to help borrowers purchase a Modenas motorcycle. He loan amounts offered are lower than others with the minimum loan amount being RM 3000 and the maximum loan amount being RM 10000. The tenures range from a minimum of 3 years to a maximum of 5 years and the loan is to be repaid through salary deduction at the source. A takaful cover is compulsory for this loan
Umrah Ziarah:
This loan is designed for the purpose of performing Umrah and Ziarah and is open to federal government staff, state government staff and select organizational staff. The loan amounts range from a minimum of RM 5000 to a maximum of RM 50000 with tenures ranging from a minimum of 2 years to a maximum of 5 years. Repayment is to be made through salary deductions at the source and the loan requires borrowers to take out a takaful cover.
This loan is open to all federal and state government staff and select organizational staff and is designed to help them carry out their child's tertiary education in ICAM. The loan amount is a minimum of RM 5000 and a maximum of RM 50000 with tenures ranging from 5 years up to a maximum of 10 years. The loan requires a takaful cover and repayment needs to be done through salary deduction at the source
This loan is designed to allow borrowers to purchase membership at the Glenmarie golf and country club and is open to federal and state government staff and select organizational staff. The loan amounts range from a minimum of RM 5000 to a maximum of RM 100000 and the loan tenures range from a minimum of 3 years to a maximum of 10 years and has to be repaid through salary deductions at the source.
Corporate Package:
This loan is open to DRB Hicom managerial level employees and employees from select non-governmental organizations. The loan is for personal consumption and the funds availed can be used in anyway deemed fit by the borrower. The loan amounts range from a minimum of RM 10,000 to a maximum of RM 150,000 for the DRB Hicom managerial level employees and is a minimum of RM 7000 to a maximum of RM 100,000 for the staff of select non-governmental organizations. The tenures are a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 7 years. The takaful cover is compulsory for this loan and repayment should be done through salary deduction at the source.
Interest Rates for personal loans from Bank Muamalat
The interest rates offered on the loans from personal loans from Bank Muamalat is a flat rate of interest offered at a competitive rate and is dependent on the type of loan, loan amount and tenure chosen
How to apply for BMMB Personal loans
The application for personal loans from Bank Muamalat can be done online on their website. The aspiring applicant needs to download the application form and submit it online with the supporting documents or it can also be done at the nearest Bank Muamalat branch
How to calculate loan instalments for BMMB personal loans
Loan instalments can be calculated on the bbazaar.my page where a loan instalment calculator is available. This calculator will display the monthly instalment along with the principle amount and interest amount. An aspiring candidate need only fill in parameters such as desired loan amount and desired tenure and enter the interest rate
F.A.Qs on Bank Muamalat Personal Loan
Q) Is takaful cover compulsory for all loans?
A) The personal loans require the borrower to take out a Takaful cover however a will-writing is optional
Q) Is there a particular mode of repayment that can be done?
A) The mode of repayment is solely dependent on the type of loan availed and can vary from pension allocation with BMMB to salary deduction at the source
Q) Are there any penalties involved for late payment of monthly instalments?
A) The late payment penalty for missed payments id 1% of the outstanding amount
Other Products offered by Bank Muamalat:
Apart from offering personal loan, Bank Muamalat offers other products and services which includes:
News About Bank Muamalat Personal Loan
Bank Muamalat's pre-tax profit up by 37%.
The pre-tax profit of Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad is up by 37% to RM 1667.2million. Previously, it was RM122.0 million. The total revenue of the bank increased to RM1.21 billion from RM1.07 billion previously. The total overheads of the bank was minimized by 8.5% to RM345.1 million from RM 377.2 million in the previous year. This improved performance of the bank was reinforced by a steady growth in revenue due to growth in operating income and gross financing. Also, the cost management strategy of the bank helped in reducing cost remarkably. At the end of March, 2016, the gross financing of Bank Muamalat increased to RM14.8 billion from RM13.7 billion previously. The asset quality of the bank also grew up by 2.2% from 2.5% in the previous year. The total core capital ratio and total risk weighted capital ratio remained at 13.85% and 16.08% respectively. The bank now strives to expand its businesses in the field of gold and investment.
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Hi! I got this error message: ERROR #001100279 has occurred in subroutine ErrAction. Message: Stopped in routine DEF_DIFMOLC
Could anybody tell me, what is DEF_DIFMOLC? I can't find it in the CFX help. Thank you!
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Dear Bela,
DEF_DIFMOLC is an internal subroutine name for the ANSYS CFX solver and it is not documented to users. You must have hit a major problem? Your molecular diffusion coefficient may be corrupted or somehow missing..
What kind of physics are you running? Are you using any beta feature related to diffusion somehow?
I will contact CFX help and explain your case..
Good luck, Opaque.
Re: Solver error message
I want to simulate Helum flow in a cooling channel. I use ceramic heaters on the one side of the channel and there is a graphite layer between the heaters and the wall of the channel. I made a new material for graphite. I set up anisotrop thermal conductivity in different directions (x,y same but z is different)[i had transformed def file to ccl and changed the thermal cond. value to Orthotropic Cartesian Components and after i transformed back it to def file]. Thx for your help!
Re: Solver error message
Dear Bela,
I have seen similar cases working when using 1:1 domain interfaces.. But, I think the orthotropic diffusion beta feature does not work with generalized grid interface (GGI)..
Is your case a GGI domain interface?
Have you contacted help desk? Opaque
Re: Solver error message
Yes, i have GGI interface in the model. The help desk helped me to set up the orthotropic thermal conductivity, but they didn't tell my anything about problems with GGI.
Re: Solver error message
Dear Bela,
That is probably a reason why it is still beta.. I would check with help desk again.. Perhaps they missed your are using GGI for the Fluid Solid or Solid Solid domain interfaces..
If that is the case, try to remesh either side and get a 1:1 connection..
Good luck, Opaque..
Re: Solver error message
Thank you very much for your help! :)
I have landed in the same problem.
Could you get rid of the problem? If so please let me know. It will help me
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Make The Most of Winter With Snow Ice Cream
There's plenty of it this winter, so why not scoop up some snow and make ice cream out of it. As long as it's white and clean, that is.
Here's an easy recipe.
There's plenty of it this winter, so why not scoop up some snow and make ice cream out of it. As long as it's white and clean, that is.
Here's an easy recipe.
A "White Christmas" looks like it could be a possibility for the Treasure Valley, if Christmas was today. Here is a list of the most current School Closure's and Delays.
While the snow coming down yesterday might have made you think of having a "White Christmas" the conditions to get the kiddo's to school may prove to be a little tricky this morning. Here is a list of the School Closure's and Delays around the Treasure Valley.
This must be a big trend. We've seen it a few times now over the past few years. Teachers announcing snow days by singing songs for their students. Here's another one for you.
I love how school administrators have come up with some pretty creative ways to make school announcements, like this one for a school that was closed for the recent blizzard on the East Coast.
My teachers were never this creative when it came to school getting canceled. A few weeks ago a principal in Cincinnati announced a school day by singing a snow themed version of "Bohemian Rhapsody" Last week during the biggest storm to hit the southern part of the U.S. in the last century, schools were canceled through out the south....but the most unique way of hearing about a snow day had to come from these two teachers
So everyone at some point through the winter has the urge to play in the snow & have a fun snow shenanigans. And mine happened Thursday night at about 1am.
Getting a snow day called is pure joy to teachers and students everywhere! This is a cherry on top to that snow-day sundae!


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Our Achievements & Success Stories
The College SRC raises funds for Animal Welfare League
The College SRC had a very successful year, raising $1500 to support the Animal Welfare League, through a five-year kennel sponsorship. The Years 9 and 12 SRC Representatives recently travelled to the AWL Rehoming Centre at Coombabah to see the fantastic work of the AWL in action. It can cost around $800 to rescue an animal and rehome it, showing just how important and life-changing for the animals donations can be. The Coomera Anglican College legacy continues to shine at the AWL, as a plaque has been displayed in recognition of the SRC's fundraising efforts, making a huge difference in the lives of the animals.
Coomera Anglican College and Golden South Jaguars Netball are pleased to announce our strategic partnership which will see the Golden South Jaguars based at Coomera Anglican College for the 2018 season and hopefully beyond.
The agreement will see the Golden South Jaguars training at the College and providing opportunities for our College netball players and coaches. There are already strong ties between us, and we believe that this arrangement is very beneficial to both parties and will go a long way in developing netball at the College and on the Gold Coast. This is very exciting!
The College will become the major sponsor of the Junior Jaguars team, and will also become a minor sponsor of all other teams as part of the agreement. The expanded training and coaching opportunities that will open up to our Netball Academy, will further enhance our Academy programmes.
The partnership with Golden South Jaguars, adds to the high quality stable of partners the College has with Gold Coast Football Academy and Helensvale Swimming Club.
Go CACAburras!!! Go Jaguars!!!
Student Achievement - Hayden Jones
Congratulations to Hayden Jones (Yr. 5) who recently competed for South Coast Schools in the Queensland State U/12 Schools' Tennis Championship in Toowoomba. Hayden's team was successful in winning the championships and placing 2nd in the doubles. Hayden was ranked 3rd overall at the championships and as a result, has been selected in the Queensland U/12 Schools team which will compete in the National championships in Shepparton in October. Well done Hayden!
Congratulations - Anastasia Neumann
Congratulations to Year 8 student, Anastasia Neumann, who competed last weekend in the Down Under Athletics Championships held at Griffith University along side athletes from the USA, NZ, and Australia. Ana, who is only 13 years old, competed in the 15 years age group 100mt and came 6th! She also received a gold medal in the under 15's 100m relay.
An oustanding opportunity for her and quite a wonderful result.
Well done Ana!
Academic Success Recognition
Kate Murray 2016 Dux, wins a QCAA Award for Distinguished Academic Achievement. Top 25 in the State. Kate was presented with her award by the Minister for Education, Kate Jones and QCAA Chair Brian Short at the State Library on Saturday 18 February 2017. Great recongiton for hard work and effort. Well done Kate.
Past student Tosca Goldberg takes charge with Engineering and Project Management!
We are delighted to share the inspiring story of 2012 graduate Tosca Goldberg.
Some students will always face more obstacles than others during their school years, and Tosca was one such student. "I have many great memories from Coomera Anglican College and I'm sure at times I drove many of my teachers crazy!" However Tosca's potential to succeed was always clear to those teachers and to Dr Sly. With their encouragement and faith, together with Tosca's own self-determination, she has certainly achieved great success.
In 2013 Tosca commenced at QUT studying a Bachelor of Engineering majoring in Civil and Construction. In 2015, she was offered a wonderful opportunity to study abroad on a part scholarship in California. Throughout her degree, she has worked as a Contracts Administrator, undergraduate Civil Engineer, and alongside property developers. In December 2016, Tosca proudly graduated and found herself thanking those people who had helped her along the way, "I realised I owed Dr Sly a massive thank you; if he hadn't seen the potential in me I can't imagine where I'd be today."
Tosca's future goal is to undertake her Masters in Engineering with a focus on Project Management. She has recently arrived home after a trip to India and, looking ahead, hopes to spend time in the UK furthering her career and taking time to travel.
"I often hear people around me complaining about their day to day life and wishing away the week just for the weekend. I honestly cannot relate, I'm so happy where I have ended up and truly enjoy what I do. That being said, my favourite quote, as cliche as it is, would have to be':
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.
If you love what you are doing, you will be successful."
- Albert Schweitzer
We look forward to following Tosca's bright future and continued success in the years ahead.
Alec Pokerier - Making His Mark
With determination and dedication beyond his years, 2013 College Captain Alec Pokerier is making his mark on the world. After graduating from the College, Alec was awarded a 25th Anniversary Academic Scholarship at Bond University and is currently studying a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Finance with a minor in International Business. He is also a Student Mentor at Bond assisting the English Language Institute with a United Arab Emirates student delegation.
Over the last 2 years, Alec's incredibly busy schedule has also included his current role as a volunteer facilitator with UN Youth Australia; a recent 7-month stint as the Administration Director of UN Youth Australia and subsequent UN Youth Queensland Treasurer; two years as Student Staff Member for the National Youth Science Forum; Coomera representative for the 2014 sitting of the YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament; and selection as one of 7 young Australian representatives at the 2014 World Science Conference in Israel.
In addition, Alec finds time for his job in Corporate Events at Jupiters Hotel and Casino.
"My grandfather is my one true role model," said Alec "throughout my childhood he provided guidance and wisdom, and taught me to be a dedicated hardworking individual with the ability to achieve new heights."
We are all very proud of your achievements to date Alec, and look forward to hearing of your future success!
Jessica Jolley - volunteering at Refugee Camp in Greece
Past student and College Captain 2011 Jessica Jolley, is currently volunteering on the other side of the globe. Her story is an inspiring one, and we are humbled by her passion. We asked Jess for her current story and here it is:
I'm currently volunteering with a Greek NGO called Earth Refugee, and I have been in Sounio, 2 hours from Athens, for 5 weeks now. Sounio is an old summer camp owned by the Greek Ministry of Agriculture and is the only centre in Greece that satisfies basic humanitarian standards. Sounio is not an emergency situation- but instead we are working towards creating a safe, secure and prosperous environment in the camp, whilst the residents await their registration interview for asylum in Greece and eventual relocation to another European Union country. There is no 'typical' day at camp, but I'll try to explain what we may do. For the first four weeks I was volunteering at Suonio, we had school run by volunteers for 3 hours every morning. I taught the English class for students 8 years and older for an hour and a half and we also had sports and arts and crafts lesson. As of last week, the children have been enrolled and are attending Greek school in the nearest town Lavrio every afternoon for four hours so our schedules have changed a little bit- but now we provide entertainment and basic English lessons to 4 and 5 year olds who are too young to attend school. Our afternoons were filled with other tasks and social events, that would sometimes include cleaning communal spaces with the community, painting buildings in preparation for a women's space, distributing hygiene products, taking the children for swimming lessons at the local beach or helping to waterproof the cabins for families (because winter is coming). As volunteers we also provide children's cinema nights twice a week, women's exercise classes in a safe space so the women feel comfortable enough to remove their hijabs and most importantly the weekly chai party where we are invited to socialise and dance dabke with the residents.
I have had such an incredible time here and considering I had only planned to stay for two weeks- my love for this place and these people has made me extend time and time again.
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" - Mahatma Gandhi
Jessica Jolley
Josh MacTaggart - Second Officer at Cathay Pacific Airways
Josh MacTaggart always dreamt of a career in the skies. Since graduating from the College in 2007, he has achieved his dream with flying colours. After completing a Bachelor of Aviation at Griffith University, he applied for a cadetship though Cathay Pacific Airways and was accepted in 2011. He completed the cadet course over a period of 15 months in Adelaide, and then moved to Hong Kong in 2013 where has lived for the last two years. Josh is now a Second Officer on the Airbus 330/340 currently flying to Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Middle East.
"I love living abroad and travelling the globe," said Josh recently, "to be able to go to work and truly enjoy what you're doing is a blessing".
Dr Sly caught up with Josh while visiting Hong Kong earlier this year, and like all of us is extremely proud of Josh's achievements.
Veronica Rakich - "The Sky Is the Limit!"
After arriving at Coomera Anglican in 2006, Veronica Rakich always knew she wanted to become a High School teacher and after graduating in 2011, she commenced her Undergraduate studies – Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Languages & Linguistics (Mandarin Chinese) at Griffith University Gold Coast. In 2015 she completed her postgraduate studies – Graduate Diploma of Secondary Education in Humanities (History & Geography) and LOTE (Mandarin Chinese) at Griffith's Mt Gravatt campus. Veronica is now in her second term teaching at St George State High School, where she teaches Humanities & Social Sciences, Career & Work Education, Certificate II in Active Volunteering, and TIC for Industrial Technology and Design. "My decision to teach in a rural location was something I always wanted to do, to gain independence and really integrate myself into my career as a first-year teacher". The township of St George is situated on the Balonne River, just over 500km west of the Gold Coast and Brisbane. Although a small town, it has provided Veronica with many amazing opportunities including coordinating the school's Kokoda Team where in March she attempted the 30km Kokoda Challenge on the Toowoomba Range with 20 students and 4 staff. "I am very lucky to be part of such a wonderful school community with such incredible staff and bright, talented students". Veronica has also been busily involved in the school's various camps, excursions, music performances, PD's and conferences. "Much of my teaching and pedagogy is based on the values that were implemented within my time at Coomera Anglican College, and modelled on some of the amazing teachers who taught and inspired me over the 6 years I attended".
Ben Senden - Powerlifting Champion
Half A Ton and Then Some!
2014 graduate, and Powerlifting extraordinaire, Ben Senden recently achieved his dream of representing Australia in Powerlifting at the 2015 Asian/Oceania Powerlifting Championships. The competition, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan in December, saw Ben competing in the 83kg Sub-Junior (18 years and under) Class. Powerlifting is comprised of three events – Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift, with results combined to give a Powerlifting total. Ben achieved an incredible total of 623kg Powerlifting (Squat 225kg, Bench Press 137.5kg and Deadlift 260kg), which resulted in 4 Gold Medals, 2 Australian Records, and 1 World Record in his age and weight division. With his immense dedication to training and passion for his sport, Ben well and truly deserved this remarkable championship result ... congratulations!
Ben is currently working as an Assistant Swim Coach at the College's Aquatic Centre. Over the next year or two, he is aiming to coach a number of swimmers to qualify and compete at State Championships, and to further develop the College's swimming programme. He is also looking forward to commencing at Griffith Uni this year to study Sports Development.
Catching up with our Past Students, Shannon Maugham
ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE … Shannon Maugham's Story
Since graduating from the College less than a year ago, 2014 College Captain Shannon Maugham has been pursuing her love of the creative arts. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Entertainment Industries at QUT, majoring in Film and TV, a 3-year course which provides the framework for graduates to pursue a career in the entertainment industry as a Producer - originating, designing and running a range of projects from TV shows and theatre, to cruises, books, even casinos! During her short time at QUT, Shannon has already been selected as a member of QUT Connectors, helping to run sessions for new students and planning events throughout the year. In 2016, Shannon hopes to study abroad for a semester preferably in the UK, or alternatively a study tour in either France or India. After graduating in 2017, Shannon's goal is to become a Producer for a film or television company overseas.
In the meantime she has worked on various short film projects, and in collaboration with former Co-Captain Mark Mather, wrote a 10min play called 'Love Essentially' which they performed at the Gold Coast Arts Centre's Short And Sweet Theatre Festival in July 2015.
Chookas, Shannon, and we look forward to seeing your name in bright lights on the world stage!
Catching up with our Past Students - Josh MacTaggart
Josh MacTaggart always dreamt of a career in the skies. Since graduating from the College in 2007, he has achieved his dream with flying colours. After completing a Bachelor of Aviation at Griffith University, he applied for a cadetship though Cathay Pacific Airways and was accepted in 2011. He completed the cadet course over a period of 15 months in Adelaide, and then moved to Hong Kong in 2013 where has lived for the last two years. Josh is now a Second Officer on the Airbus 330/340 currently flying to Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Middle East.
"I love living abroad and travelling the globe," said Josh recently, "to be able to go to work and truly enjoy what you're doing is a blessing".
Dr Sly caught up with Josh while visiting Hong Kong earlier this year, and like all of us is extremely proud of Josh's achievements.