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Website Migration Process
This page is used to document the processes used to migrate sites from other web hosts to a web hosting account with Anchor.
The aim is to make the migration as seamless as possible from the customers prospective.
A summary of the process:
- Make sure you have all necessary information
- Request set up of the hosting account
- Replicate DNS
- Re-delegate the domain
- Copy the site content
- Test the site on the temporary domain
- Configure email services
- Change DNS records.
Before you begin make sure you have everything you will need to complete the migration. This includes, among other things:
- Domain password or registry keys
- Access to the web hosting account on the existing web hosting provider
- Ability to perform database dumps on the existing web hosting provider
- All SSL certificate files (if there is one)
- Checked that the hosting platform is compatible (i.e. versions of applications, Linux vs windows).
- List of all existing email addresses
Setup the web hosting account with Anchor
Make sure that the website hosting account is setup with Anchor. Setting up the account will not interfere with the operation of the existing live site. When the web hosting account is configured with Anchor you will know as you will have received the email containing all of the account configuration details.
DNS Configuration
We redelegate the domain name to the Anchor name servers in advance of moving any other services, this is commonly referred to as the DNS.
DNS is usually handled by the same company that handles either website or email hosting or both. It is however technical independent and is a service that can be handled by different companies.
DNS is where the change is made made when a website is switched from one hosting provider to another.
We change the DNS to be hosted by Anchor but set the DNS records to continue to point all services at the existing hosting service provider. Once the DNS records are hosted by Anchor we change the TTL (Time To Live) attribute to reduce it from the standard 24 hours to 10 minutes. This allows us to make changes between providers in as little as 10 minutes once the services are ready to be migrated.
We first need to make sure we have an accurate copy of the records from the existing host. The best way to do this is to request a copy of the records from the current host or DNS provider. If this is not possible, Anchor will can often adopt investigative methods to collect the records.
Site Copying
Once DNS migration has been initiated we have approximately 24-48 hours before the domain can be redelegated to our name servers. This will give us ample time to move the content across to our servers. There are essentially two ways this can be completed depending on what information we have. If you have FTP/SSH details then you will be able to log in and copy the files across. Important things to note:
- Databases? Make sure a dump is taken and saved in the home directory
- Provided you have SSH access, the easiest way to copy the content across is to tar up the entire home directory and then SCP it across.
A simple way of copying an entire website if you have FTP access is using LFTP. Login to the server the account is on as root and:
$ su - <username> $ cd public_html $ lftp <ftp host> lftp :~> user <ftp username> Password: <hmm what goes here?> lftp :/> ls (just to make sure you're in the correct folder, otherwise cd to the folder containing the website) lftp :/> mirror
This will mirror the entire contents of the website into your current folder. You still need to manually copy any databases across.
Without SSH/FTP access:
The site may be able to be copied using Wget.
A few caveats:
- Wget will only work when there is static content on the webpage, no dynamic pages (eg php, python, ruby), no databases.
- Your mileage may vary when it comes to flash/javascript.
Site Testing
Once the website has been copied test it on the tempoary URL (as provided in the introductory email) for the hosting account setup and compare against original website to ensure everything is working correctly. If anything is not working, make sure it is fixed at this stage.
It is important that you confirm with Anchor that you have completed your testing of the website.
Email Configuration
Assuming that all email services are to be migrated, a full list of email addresses that are required must be provided to Anchor. If mail services are remaining with the existing host, or they are already handled externally it is important that you let Anchor know.
Once they have been provided, you will be supplied with:
- New Username / Passwords
- Any changes in mail settings from their prior web hosting account
Note that if email services are to be migrated in most cases you will be changing the username and password details for email services. This change is the one that will have the most direct impact on the end user of the hosting services and it's important that it is communicated properly.
It is usually advisable to configure multiple profiles in the email client for each user such that both the new and the old mail server are checked for emails across the transition period.
Finalise Migration
Once everything has been checked and rechecked we can switch the site across our servers for web and email hosting (by switching the DNS).
You should contact Anchor to confirm a time to make the change.
If the website uses a database it may be necessary to complete a final synchronisation of database immediately prior to changing the DNS.


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So I took an extended, albeit unannounced, leave of absence from the blogosphere. I needed some time and space to keep weeding through and discarding some of the emotional detritus from my past. It's been an interesting seven months. (Since blogs are tone-of-voice free and since I am Queen of the Understatement, let me just translate the word "interesting" for you. It's been fantastic, gut-wrenching, amazing, and incredibly draining. Thank god for good friends and a good therapist.)
Those of you who have been following me for awhile (thanks, by the way! I am awed and humbled and touched by all of your comments) know that I have been battling for years to extricate myself from some pretty damn destructive family-of-origin patterns. I grew up in a very repressive, very judgmental born-again Christian household. (To be clear for any evangelical Christians who may be reading this and bristling, I have nothing against Jesus. He was a pretty awesome dude. I do, however, have a lot -- a looooooot -- against being raised by a family who taught me that I would never, ever be good enough and who slapped a religious coating on that belief and called it gospel.)
My mom is a capital-H Hoarder who has, at last count, managed to fill a four-bedroom suburban home, garage, yard, and variety of sheds with absolute crap. Because you might need it someday, you know? She struggled with depression and, I suspect, hypomania the entire time I was growing up. This part is hard to jam into a nutshell, but I spent my formative years in the role of mother, taking care of her. I was home-schooled until high school, so there was, quite literally, no escaping the chaos and the dysfunction.
My parents were married, but in that "I hate you with the fire of a thousand suns" kind of marriage, where their volcanically caustic relationship poisoned everything around them. My dad lived with us, but we didn't see him much. He spent most of his waking hours (and all of mine) at work. Years later, he came to me and apologized for not taking better care of us kids "because I never knew how bad it was at home." I'm sorry, what? How? What? I have no words. But that's a post for another time.
My dad loves me, I know, but has his own issues around anxiety and shame, especially of the religious variety. Talking with him is like emotional dodgeball, as he lobs giant verbal balls filled with guilt and shame in my direction. Don't get me wrong -- he does his best. It's just that his best kind of sucks. As an adult, I can see that with reasonable clarity. As a child, his constant disappointment and disapproval of me was soul-crushing.
It's been a long road (16 years and counting) to weed out which parts of me are actually me and which parts of my inner voice come from my parents. It's an important road and I am fully aware that I'll be traveling it for the rest of my life, but sweet mother of all that is holy. It's a lot of work. Good work, necessary work, but still. These last six months or so have been pretty intense for me in terms of making peace with my need to turn my back, if not on my family, on much of what they have taught me and on the parts of who they are that diminish me.
It is wretchedly and wrenchingly difficult for me to stand tall and take care of myself, given that I was explicitly and implicitly taught for years that to do so is unacceptable. The good news, the news that brings me peace and joy and amazement that life can be so incredible, is that I actually can. I can take care of myself, and I can love myself, and I can give myself all of the nurturing and understanding that my parents weren't able to when I was growing up. I deserve to be loved, and I deserve to love myself. I wake up in the morning now and am filled with a gratitude so profound that it borders on joy. I am safe. I am happy. I am me, and it's pretty damn fantastic.

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What the ?!?!
This was my reaction for the first hour - I thought I was watching a documentary instead of a movie. And the aliens? Prawns??
What the ?!?!
The movie was funny and entertaining all right, but well - I was expecting LOTS of action sans the Prawns.
I wish the 'action' part was longer - it was exciting as hell!!
So - will there be a part duex?


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Industry News
Industry News/Hot Topics
Professional Door Dealer's 2013 Best of Business Poll is Now Open
Jun, 03 2013Voting for Professional Door Dealer Magazine's Best of Business users' choice poll has begun!
Food Processing Industry News - PACK EXPO International 2012 Breaks Records
Nov, 28 2012Over 45,300 attendees packed the McCormick Place last month to view 1,965 companies and 1.1 million net square feet of exhibits!
Welding Industry News - FABTECH 2012 Confirms: Manufacturing is the Comeback Player of the Year
Nov, 26 2012From FABTECHExpo.com - FABTECH 2012 Confirms: Manufacturing is the Comeback Player of the Year
IWF Early Registration Spikes 40%
Jun, 19 2012Another sign of the industry moving forward, registration for the upcoming Woodworking show is way up over the previous exhibition.
Professional Door Dealer's Best of Business Poll is Now Open
Jun, 04 2012PDD's Annual Best of Business Poll is now open thru July 31st!
Trade Show News - 7 of Goff's Shows Recognized among top 250 U.S. trade shows
May, 15 20127 Trade Shows that Goff's Exhibits at have been recognized among top 250 shows in the US according to The Trade Show News Network (TSNN)
Car Wash Industry News - The Car Wash Show is Moving!
Apr, 05 2012In a press release last week, the City of Chicago announced that the Car Wash Show 2014 will be leaving Las Vegas and coming to Chicago!
Material Handling Industry News: Inaugural MODEX Expo a Success!
Mar, 15 2012Another sign of economic improvement, the First Ever 2012 Modex Expo was a Success! Held last month in Atlanta, GA. the Modex Show replaced the retired NA Trade Show. It will now rotate years with the long running ProMat Show.
Welding Industry News - Fabtech Expo Breaks All Records
Jan, 20 2012From FABTECHExpo.com - FABTECH 2011 shattered all records of previous shows, with the number of buyers walking the floor, educational conference attendance and the overall square footage of exhibit space.
Wood Industry News: Things Looking Up in the Woodworking Industry
Dec, 19 2011In an article released on www.Modernwoodworking.com - The CMA shows that the Woodworking Industry is on track for growth in 2012!


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Starting July 3rd you can stop into the Trailside for our Vinyl Jukebox Lunch where you're the DJ! You can spin vinyl from our selection of LP's & 45's, enjoy a tasty meal, sip on tasty summer drinks & local beers between 11am – 3pm.
Hike the beautiful Dromore Woodland Trails (10 minutes away) http://www.islandtrails.ca/en/dromore-woodland-trails.php
Soak up some sun at Savage Harbour & Lakeside beaches (8-10 minutes away)
Rent bicycles at Kingfisher Outdoors in Morell and cycle to the Trailside. http://kingfisheroutdoors.com
Take a leisurely walk in Mount Stewart on the old railway trails that take you over the Hillsborough River then stop into the Red House Art Gallery. https://mountstewartpei.wordpress.com/trails/
Bike out to Trailside on the Confederation Trail for lunch or an evening show.
Trailside is located right along the confederation trail & is cyclist friendly! We have a secure shed to lock bikes overnight.
Hillsborough River Gospel Brunch
Join us at our famous Hillsborough River Gospel Brunch held every Sunday at the Trailside starting July 1st and running until August 26th. Each week there are two seatings to choose from between 10am – 12 noon and 12:15pm – 2:15pm. For $22 you get admission to the music, a choice of one of three brunches and unlimited coffee or tea. This is not a ticketed event so please call 902-394-3626 to reserve a table. See below for the Hillsborough River Gospel Brunch music schedule.


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Fitbit Leads Surge in Wearable Sales
Feb 26, 2016 7:00 AM PT
Wearable device makers shipped more than 27 million units globally in the fourth quarter of 2015, an increase of nearly 127 percent over the year-ago quarter, IDC reported Tuesday.
Vendors shipped a total of 78.1 million units in 2015, up 171.6 percent over 2014, according to the "Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker" report.
Fitbit led the growth, followed by Apple and Xiaomi.
While fitness trackers from companies such as Fitbit, Xiaomi and Garmin have dominated the market, the future for wearables will expand beyond counting steps and calories, according to Ramon Llamas, research manager for IDC's wearables team.
"What is warranted is continued innovation and development. The market can only get so far with me-too and copycat wearable devices. End users expect improvement from what they have now, and new applications to spur replacement and increased adoption," he said.
"Historical data, like steps taken and calories burned, has been a very good start. Prescriptive data, like what else a user can do to live a healthier life, coupled with popular applications like social media, news and navigation, will push wearables further and attract more users," Llamas added.
Why Fitbit Is Beating Apple
One reason Fitbit is outpacing Apple in the smartwatch race is that consumers see Apple as nothing more than an expensive notification center, noted Jitesh Ubrani, senior research analyst for IDC Mobile Device Trackers.
"People don't quite see the value in smartwatches just yet. People understand the purpose of a Fitbit or a fitness tracker, but they don't understand the importance of a smartwatch," he told the E-Commerce Times.
"Fitbit does a better job at fitness tracking than Apple. Even if all [other] things were equal, battery life alone and price are enough to convince people to get a Fitbit over an Apple Watch," Ubrani said.
The Future of Wearables
The fitness tracker won't dominate the smartwatch market for long. As technology evolves and costs go down, he predicted a surge in smartwatch demand in the next three to five years.
Smartwatches will "be able to do everything a fitness tracker does plus a whole lot more. There's also going to be other features and other experiences that smartwatches will be able to provide. Now you can use it anywhere you go and don't need your phone with you all the time," Ubrani said.
Another aspect of fitness trackers are their superior battery power over an Apple Watch, which is a major selling point. The discrepancy in battery life will be reduced in the near future, he said.
"One of the improvements in battery life doesn't come from the battery manufacturers but from app developers. They're making apps now that consume less power, which will eventually lead to a better battery life," Ubrani noted.
Another big change in smartwatch technology is what the devices will look like in the future. Style is as important as function, especially as they're incorporated into a person's day-to-day life, said Billie Whitehouse, CEO of Wearable Experiments.
"Fashion and style is important. We're seeing all kinds of new materials crop up, and I think that's part of its evolution. It's going beyond these big boxes on our wrists," she told the E-Commerce Times.
"I think the word 'wearables' is a really strange word, in fact. I think you'll soon see the word wearables disappear and it'll just become clothing, a watch. It's already becoming easier to integrate this technology into clothing and wrist devices. It's becoming simpler and easier to use, and just part of our lives," Whitehouse added.
Fitbit's line with designer Tory Burch and Apple's partnership with Hermès are examples of the merging of function and fashion, Ubrani said.
"Fashion is definitely very, very important, and it's only going to get more important. We're seeing a lot of the smartwatch guys take a whole bunch of jewels or a whole bunch of gold and throw it on the smartwatch, but honestly I don't think that's going to work," he said.
Other developments in the wearables market will include security and biometrics, Ubrani said. Vendors also will incorporate payment systems such as Apple Pay into wearables.


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KANE Announcing
Audience: Public
Publish Date: November 1st, 2014
Kerala Association of New England(KANE) announced a new brand "KList©" on November 1, 2014. KList is an interactive classifieds listing and location search service on kaneusa.org. Conceived and designed by Mr. Jollson Varghese, the primary goal of KList is to provide an interactive platform for people to post their needs and find different service and business offerings local and remote to their current location. KList not only connects people, but also connects locations in an interactive way via map based hotspot search and filtering. The mission of KList is to motivate people share any point of interest they might know helpful to others, which underlines KANE's slogan "Together Everyone Achieves More".
There are two main services under KList© :
Hotspots: Place of Interest, Small to large scale local businesses and other geo-located point of interests search and submission- Anyone can submit a new hotspot and it is then subject to KList Admin's approval to go publish on the KList hotspot page
Classifieds: Anything and everything you want or offer goes here. Not an other craiglist, but a lot more features compared to other classifieds portals. We can do any level of customization in categories, cities, submission form fields, workflows etc. This is free and is open to all. if you want us to make a new category or add a new city or new fields in any submission form, let us know. KList's classifieds is a self service interactive portal that supports private messaging . View KList classifieds page.
"I am really excited today and glad that KANE is unveiling KList on Kerala day. This is a true dedication to our community and a revolutionary milestone in KANE's history that redefines and transforms the way we search for our needs. I didn't have a second thought when it struck my mind "Connecting needs, Indeed! TM", to use that as the slogan for KList. This is not just for KANE members, but to the entire Malayalee and Indian community in New England, I dedicate", said Jollson Varghese.


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Catalogue description Palatinate of Lancaster: Chancery: Patent Rolls
|Palatinate of Lancaster: Chancery: Patent Rolls
The patent rolls in this series run from the first year of John of Gaunt's Palatinate (ducal years were used for dating 1377-1399) to 21 Henry VII. The series is incomplete, the main gaps being 1 Henry V to 10 Henry VI and 28 Henry VI to 1 Henry VII.
The rolls contain copies of documents which were issued under the Palatinate great seal, including grants, pardons, appointments, and leases. Since the royal writ did not run in the Palatinate the enrolments also include writs and mandates from the King for action in the county (for example to levy taxes); these become more numerous during the 15th century.
|Separated material:
Chancery patent rolls, 8-9 Edward IV, together with a few grants and letters patent are on the close rolls at PL 2/3
|Held by:
|The National Archives, Kew
|Legal status:
|Public Record(s)
|English, French and Latin
|Physical description:
|11 roll(s)
|Physical condition:
|Some of the rolls are defective, particularly a roll in PL 1/2, which is a series of fragments from John of Gaunt and the first five years of Henry IV.
|Publication note:
The first ten rolls are calendared in Deputy Keeper's report XL, app, no 4, pp 521-545.
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It's getting hot out there
so take out all your cheese
A cheese platter is always the perfect meal, especially in the heat of late summer.
They're portable and make the best picnic,
you don't have to turn on the stove or oven,
and they make a seductive little canvas for the fruits of the season.
It's important to approach late-summer platters with finesse,
otherwise the sun and sticky humidity will turn that pretty spread into a hot mess.
Here are a few tips to help you keep your chill
when you're cheesing in the heat.
Serve fresh cheese, like burrata and feta.
They're in season right now and taste amazing with summer produce.
Avoid most hard cheeses, especially goudas or sheep's milk cheeses.
They sweat in the heat and get waxy.
Block cheddars and young parmesans are OK.
Heat things up with spicy cheeses.
Bring out the pimento dip or something infused with peppers.
Load up with lots of fresh produce
like berries, tomatoes, peaches, bell peppers, and cucumbers.
They're plentiful in late summer and make great palate cleansers.
Add lots of pickles and olives.
Their briny acidity is refreshing between bites of rich cheese.
Pair prosciutto with cantaloupe.
It's a classic pairing that won't get messy under a hot sun.
Avoid anything that will melt or get sticky,
like chocolate and candied nuts.
Choose all things light, crisp, and refreshing.
I like dry rosé, prosecco, hefeweizen, or even a citrus-forward cocktail.
Have fun with it and keep it breezy.


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One of the most interesting pieces of jewelry for either a woman or a man are watches. Available in a wide variety of styles and decorative details, watches make a timeless gift. Wrist watches, finger watches, brooch watches, stopwatches, and chronographs are all interesting works of engineering due to their moving parts. Regardless of what type of watch is preferred, well maintained vintage watches make a great collectible.
Although most people are familiar with stopwatches, chronograph isn't as familiar of a term. A chronograph combines the functions of a stopwatch and timekeeping. Although they were produced as early as the 18th century, chronographs didn't gain popularity until around 1820.
Vintage chronograph watches in good working condition may be more difficult to find than other types, and if a person wanted a nice one, they would perhaps need to purchase a new chronograph watch.
Chronograph watches are a perfect example of form combined with function, and are enjoyed for many years.
Vintage Watches and Chronographs
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Labels: Vintage Watches
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Mens Shorts and Gear Ruling the Tradeshow Floor at CURVE NV
Arriving in Las Vegas and heading towards CURVE NV (www.curvexpo.com) at the bi annual Swim Lingerie Trade show for buyers and merchants, I am expecting to see the latest in laced up corsets and glittery sheer panties.
Instead much to my surprise, staged center court, I instantly spot a full row of mens mannequins dressed in style and wear ruling the show.
With brand names like PULL-In (www.pull-in.com), AUBADE (www.aubadepro.com,
www.lingeriefrancaise.com), and Bia Boro (www.biaboroapparel.com), these well known names also create soft and sexy designs for women as well.
Meanwhile not too far away and across the isle were new upcoming women's labels with mens inspired designs apparent in Les Lunes (www.leslunes.com) and Knickerocker (*). Their boy short sets and sexy glam cutouts reach out to both tomboys and sexy vixens.
My guess is that this will be a good year for mens sales and expect to see more men shopping for themselves at the mall.
*Any inquiries can be made directly to email@example.com
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To Treat Cancer, Individual Treatment is better than Blindness Single Treatment
On August 12th, 2015, Guang Ming Daily published an article named "Cancer Patients should follow Doctors Advice to Take Individual Treatment instead of Blindness Single Treatment", which aimed to help cancer patients better fight against cancer.
Li Xiaoshi, expert of Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou, introduced that the three major cancer treatments in early times are surgery resection, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. However, surgery resection has the disadvantages of big trauma and high recurrence rate. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are even worse; they cause great damage to normal cells, body immunity and hematopoietic function when killing cancer cells. Besides, radiotherapy and chemotherapy have lots of side effects, and it is easy for cancer cells to get drug resistance. With the development of medical technologies, anti-cancer technologies have been improved. Minimally invasive therapy is the most advanced technology right now; it is popular among cancer patients in that it has the advantages of small trauma, less side effects and good efficacy.
However, doctor Li indicated that cancer patients should base on their condition and choose treatments that are suitable for them. For patients with same type of cancer, the treatment may also be different in that the pathological type, stage and diffusion of cancer vary from person to person. Therefore, patients should first take detailed examination, and then according to doctor's analysis and suggestions, patient should take individual treatment instead of blindness single treatment.
Take colorectal cancer for example, it can be treated with interventional therapy, multidisciplinary targeted joint-cell natural therapy, etc, which have better efficacy than single treatment. The primary treatment for liver cancer is traditional surgery resection, but it is not suitable for all the patients. Only those with good heart-lung function and no metastasis can take it. For other patients, they can take Ar-He knife which has less trauma and side effects. Ar-He knife kills tumor tissues precisely under the condition of alternating cold and hot, and eventually reach the effect which is similar to surgery resection. Moreover, doctor Li reminded people that prevention is important than treatment. People can prevent cancer through changing food dietary habit, like eating more high fiber foods can help reduce the morbidity of colorectal cancer.
According to the report, Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou has 18 minimally invasive therapies, which have helped many patients fight against cancer. It is known that Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou has successfully accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), and its medical quality and management have reached the advanced international level.


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Located in southern Calgary, Global Shades is a Canadian manufacturer of woven wood roman shades, as well as a wholesaler of custom window covering products. Global Shades began as Barb's Blinds in 1993, and since has become one of Calgary's leading window covering suppliers to interior designers. Global Shades focuses on high quality, fashionable, and unique products which have been applied to homes and businesses from coast to coast.
Global Shades manufactures Woven Wood blinds in Calgary, with the largest selection in North America. Other custom products include specialty Wood Blinds, Roller Shades, Draperies, Bedding, as well as other brand name blinds.
Wholesale window coverings to the design trade only, contact us to setup an appointment.


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ORIGINAL: andy stead chers mate but steroids are fast builders aren t they
ORIGINAL: Matt.Wild Not enough cals by a long shot. Sort your diet, and come back in about 6-12 months and then you'll be close to having a diet ready suitible for roids... Remember, you build muscle thro cals left over from your maintainence and if there is only a little bit left over you'll gain VERY VERY slowly (hence your progress). Bump up the cals and your body will have something to build with. Eat 6-8 meals a day, each with about 500-600 cals in healthy protein and carbs and a little fat (EFA's are important too) and then you will grow. Good luck!


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FactBio moves to Cambridge Science Park and expands team
- Date 10 Apr 2017
- Sectors Technology
FactBio, a developer of novel bioinformatics software with a focus on improving knowledge management and data sharing, has moved to new offices in Cambridge.
Alongside the move to the new offices in the Innovation Centre on the Cambridge Science Park, FactBio has hired additional staff to support the development of Kusp, its data curation and data discovery platform.
The move to the new offices follows a strong start to the year which has included securing a number of large pharmaceutical companies as clients.
Dr James Malone, CEO of FactBio said: "The new offices and additional staff will enable FactBio to expand. With a growing portfolio of clients and the on-going addition of new features to Kusp, we are now well placed for future growth. The user base of Kusp continues to extend and with the additional staff we will be able to accelerate development and improve the utility of the platform."


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Theory Lunch this week
December 7, 2011 § Leave a comment
A whole-cell computational model of Mycoplasma genitalium
Markus Covert
Stanford University
Friday, 9 December, 12-1.30 in WAB563
A major challenge in the field of systems biology is to build a computational model of all the cellular processes in a living cell. A whole cell model will provide a better understanding of cellular physiology as well as multifaceted behaviors such as complex disease states. It may also serve as a predictive tool to guide cellular engineering and synthetic biology. I will describe our efforts to build a comprehensive model of the lifecycle of a single living cell that simulates all known gene functions. Our model system is Mycoplasma genitalium, the bacterium with the smallest known self-replicating genome. The model incorporates the cross talk between all of the cellular processes including metabolism, transcription, translation, replication, and cell division among others. To integrate these diverse processes, we have created a novel modeling approach that represents different biological functions as separate modules, each implemented with different mathematical representations. I will end with some discussion of what this model has been teaching us as we compare our simulations with in-house experiments.
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Cerastium Tomentosum Snow In Summer Flowers
The Dirty Gardener
Snow-in-summer (cerastium tomentosum l.) - perennial, 10-15cm (3.9-5.9in) tall lovely carpet flowers. Sets pretty white, tiny flowers and gray foliage. Blends well in dwarf flower gardens, nicely decorates corners, rockeries etc. Easy growing with no maintenance required. Grows best in dry soil and sunny, warm, bright location. Can grow in the same place for 3-4 years. Brings in harmonious feel grown alone or in groups with colorful flowers. A very useful groundcover perennial, often grown in dry, sunny areas with poor soil. Plants form a low, fast-spreading mat of silvery-grey leaves, studded with tiny white star flowers in late spring and early summer. Low growing, creeping, very dense and mat-like ground cover. The ever-green leaves are grayish-green and covered with soft textured white-ish hairs. Growth is moderate to fast. Excellent tolerance to drought and very little water is required once established. Works well on banks that are too steep to mow, between stepping stones and between the cracks of stone walls and hedges. Can be started indoors in winter to be transplanted outdoors in spring...or can be sown directly into the ground in spring, summer or fall. Instructions included. BLOOM TIME: Spring. HARDINESS ZONE: 3 - 10. LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Sun - Part Shade . . . SOIL / WATER: Average. Cultivating Difficulty Degree:Regular
- This pretty white flower is excellent in borders and rock gardens
- Forms a dense evergreen mat to make an excellent cover plant
- Plant once and these beauties will come back year after year
- Grows 6-10 inches and thrives in both full sun and partial shade
- Easy to care for and drought and deer resistant


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"Acting" is essentially learning that you have to be yourself – in the TV show, in the audition, in the play, in the movie – it always comes back to YOU. There's never a time in your life where you won't be having your experience. For example, let's take a look emotionally prepping for a role. How do you prepare for a role in a Shakespeare play on the West End vs. a role in a romantic comedy shooting in LA?
Hint: the core answer is the same for both!
And that answer is… You don't emotionally prepare at all! You have to trust that there is a part of you that is infinitely intelligent enough to know that everything you have inside you is enough. Because it is. And you've experienced it all before in one way or another. How do you prep for tragedy? For loss? For love? For desire? For joy? You don't. You experience it when it happens. We don't deal with abstract feelings in life. Only in acting does that happen.
Kevin Spacey talks about this truth during his experiences playing Richard III:
"I don't start off a performance going into a corner and trying to become Richard III. I've trusted that if I just go out and however I am that day, whatever mood I'm in… if I'm frustrated, if I'm angry, if I'm lonely or incredibly happy, doesn't matter what… I start there. There is a remarkable thing that happens which is just that… I let the play take me there. And it always does."
Well said, Mr. Spacey. Again, you experience it when it happens: in the moment.
I'm not saying don't do your homework, or memorize your lines, or wear the hell out of that perfect wardrobe for the part, I'm just saying that you, simply and beautifully, are enough. And that's the most profound emotional prep you can do.
Anthony Meindl - Acting Coach and Tutor at the Actors Centre
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The big news from yesterday (still settling in across Washington) is that President Obama and Defense Secretary Robert Gates teamed up to propose a sweeping overhaul of the defense budget–calling for the elimination of unnecessary systems and spending the savings on special forces, intelligence equipment, and other tools of counterinsurgent warfare.
In other words, by retooling the Pentagon, Obama and Gates plan to move a lot of money around, but they also plan to increase the overall defense budget. In the final year of the Bush administration (and excluding the costs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan) the defense budget was $513 billion. In FY 2010, if Gates and Obama get their way, it will be $534 billion–$534 billion that will be spent much differently than last year's outlays were.
But you'd never know that from the news coverage.
Here's how Politico reports it:
Now that Defense Secretary Robert Gates has rolled out major cuts to some of the Pentagon's largest weapons systems, the decision to accept or reject those changes falls on Congress….
With all the advance speculation about Gates' cuts, Rep. John P. Murtha (D-Pa.), chairman of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, has already put forward a few recommendations of his own….
Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and other influential members of Congress are lining up for their turn to swing the budget ax. They may not have a lot of sway with two wars under way. But the group's strong demand to reduce spending could lay the groundwork for cuts in years to come, particularly as U.S. troops begin to redeploy home from Iraq.
Frank has been adamant in pushing for deep reductions, calling for a $100 billion cut by ending the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Frank estimates he could whack another $60 billion from Defense….
On the other end, a number of pro-military Democrats — particularly those on the Armed Services committees — are not expected to push as hard for cuts to defense while the nation is still fighting wars.
But Michigan Sen. Carl Levin, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services
Committee, and Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed, an Army veteran and member of both the Armed Services and Appropriations committees, may be receptive to cutting deals instead of budgets.
McCain, the ranking Republican on the Armed Services Committee, has aligned with the chairman to co-sponsor an acquisition reform bill…. But don't take that to mean McCain wants to cut to the bone. He remains an advocate for robust defense spending.
If you're noticing a pattern here, you're not alone.
By the same token, here's Time reporting "deep cuts to some big weapons programs" with a link to this Associated Press article, which pulls a Politico of its own:
Defense Secretary Robert Gates is proposing deep cuts to some big weapons programs such as the F-22 fighter jet as the Pentagon takes a hard look at how it spends money.
Gates announced a broad range of cuts Monday to weapons spending, saying he plans to cut programs ranging from a new helicopter for the president to ending production of the $140 billion F-22 fighter jet. The Army's modernization program would be scaled back, while a new satellite system and a search-and-rescue helicopter would be cut.
Gates says his budget will "profoundly reform" the way the Pentagon buys weapons and does business.
To fight new threats from insurgents, Gates is proposing more funding for special forces and other tools.
Kudos to the AP for that last line, but nowhere does the article mention that the defense budget is increasing. Whether you agree with the increase or not, that's what's happening. Not a cut.
We'll keep our eye out for more examples of this sort of thing–the media is pretty well trained to paint anything other than major spending increases on the same old Pentagon programs as "budget cuts". So it could be a busy day.
Late update: The Wall Street Journal gets it right.


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It isn't long before Ty and Zane are dodging attempts on their lives. With no sign of back up, they must do their best to stay afloat, living their roles…but when the line between reality and fiction start to blur, both agents may end up hurt in ways they can't prevent.
This is the first time I have ever switched narrators for a series. I often give books a go just because I like the narrator, so if the narrator trods off, I go also. The only problem is, I really liked this series. So I was faced with two options: switch narrators…or read the rest of the series myself. Pfft, like I remember how to read. So, I gave the new narrator – Sean Crisden – a shot and he was even more awesome than the previous. Zane's voice was quite a bit different (I couldn't hear it on the preview so I didn't know what to expect until my purchase) but I liked it.
I liked it a lot. In fact, I've listened to this book twice all the way through. The assignment of Zane and Ty being a sleazy, criminal married couple was just too delicious a premise. It was interesting to see the lines blur between the roles Ty and Zane were taking on and their true feelings for one another.
Zane's character flaws came into play a lot in this novel - his jealousy and his struggle with his alcoholism - and I found him a lot more compelling for it. Whereas Ty explores hi more openly vulnerable and submissive side, which was riveting. He had some very sentimental as well as hilarious moments.
The plot was well-written and I couldn't guess who was behind what or exactly where the danger was coming from. It made for a thrilling conundrum. I particularly loved how tangible the tension was in the rock climbing and scuba diving scenes. Brilliant writing.
This is my favourite installment of the Cut & Run series thus far. I have listened to the audio book twice through since purchase. After I finished the book for the first time, I was quick to get onto the next, 'Divide & Conquer.'
In accordance with the FTC, Quill Café would like to disclose that the reviewer purchased this book. The opinions expressed are hers alone and no monetary compensation was offered to her by the author or publisher. Cover art is copyright of Dreamspinner Press and is used solely as an aide to the review.


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Described as a mad scientist's penny arcade, a scientific funhouse, and an experimental laboratory all rolled into one, the Exploratorium is regarded as the world's foremost interactive science museum. With more than 650 hands-on exhibits that ignite curiosity and transform the way people learn, visitors of all ages can play, observe, and discover. Visit the Exploratorium at Pier 15 during the daytime or on an adults-only Thursday evening to expand your mind and soak in San Francisco Bay and cityscape views.
- Inflatable: Expanding Works of Art on View
From May 26 through Sept. 3 is a new exhibit featuring gigantic, fantastical, air-filled art works. In partnership with visual design blog Colossal, "Inflatable" features five creative artists' work filling the building from floor to ceiling. This is a summer must-see.
- Leo Villareal's Buckyball
More than 4,500 LED nodes illuminate the pentagonal and hexagonal structures of Buckyball, a 25-foot sculpture located outside the front entrance to the Exploratorium. Inspired by the work of inventor Buckminster Fuller, Buckyball is free to visit through 2018.
- After Dark Thursdays at the Exploratorium
Every Thursday, The Exploratorium keeps the doors open past its regular 5 p.m. closing to host After Dark events. Visitors can enjoy an array of unique programs and can experience the museum's 650-plus hands-on exhibits in an adults-only environment.
- An Iconic San Francisco Attraction
Touch, tinker, and play with more than 650 hands-on exhibits at the Exploratorium, and enjoy uninterrupted exploration. The museum's immersive art installations, live demonstrations, interactive exhibits and outdoor views of the Bay will spark your curiosity and have you discovering why the Exploratorium is an iconic attraction in San Francisco.


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As high as the cost of living in New York City or San Francisco might be, neither city is the most expensive in the world.
That distinction goes to Singapore, according to The Economist's World Cost of Living Index, which ranks the world's cities by affordability.
No US cities made the list.
The Economist uses the price of food, drink, clothing, rent, transportation, and utility bills in order to calculate the index. We broke ties by comparing the current price of a loaf of bread.
It's designed to help companies figure out how much to compensate employees who are working overseas, and provides an interesting look at how the cost of living varies around the world.
All prices listed are from the Economist's World Cost of Living Index.


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Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder characterized by bone fragility, severe bowing of long bones and low bone mass. The prevalence of this disorder ranges from one per 10,000 to one per 20,000 live births. Severe forms of OI lead to intrauterine fractures and perinatal lethality. Besides bone, other tissues rich in type I collagen are also affected, including skin, ligaments and tendons. The majority of patients diagnosed with OI have mutations in the COL1A1 or COL1A2 genes.
The COL1A1 gene (51 exons) spans ~17.5 kb of genomic DNA and is located on chromosome 17q21.33, ~45.6 Mb from the p-telomere. The P271-B1 COL1A1 probemix contains 33 probes for the COL1A1 gene. In addition, 10 reference probes are included in this probemix, detecting several different autosomal chromosomal locations.
This SALSA® MLPA® probemix is designed to detect deletions/duplications of one or more sequences in the aforementioned gene in a DNA sample. Heterozygous deletions of recognition sequences should give a 35-50% reduced relative peak area of the amplification product of that probe. Note that a mutation or polymorphism in the sequence detected by a probe can also cause a reduction in relative peak area, even when not located exactly on the ligation site! In addition, some probe signals are more sensitive to sample purity and small changes in experimental conditions. Therefore, deletions and duplications detected by MLPA should always be confirmed by other methods. Not all deletions and duplications detected by MLPA will be pathogenic; users should always verify the latest scientific literature when interpreting their findings. We have no information on what percentage of defects in these genes is caused by deletions/duplications of complete exons. Finally, note that most defects in this gene are expected to be small (point) mutations which will not be detected by this SALSA® MLPA® test.
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Why go to church?
Do you go to church? If so why, if not why not? How often do you go to church? Do women go to church more than men? If so, why? What does going to church do for us as people? What is the purpose and point of going to church? Why do people go to church? Why should they go to church? Do churches focus too much or not enough on church attendance? Should getting church attendance up be a goal for churches? Do churches us to many gimmick's to get people to come to church? What would really can churches do to bring up the number of those who attend? What has your church done and doing for those who attend and potential seekers?
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Hampton Inn is located across the street from beautiful East Grand Traverse Bay, just 3 miles east of downtown on US 31 North. Featuring 124 rooms, free airport shuttle, indoor pool and whirlpool, on and off site Fitness Center, Business Center. Amenities include complimentary hot breakfast, free local calls & highspeed internet.


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fter running the franchise into the ground in the early 70s and then failing to reboot it with Tim Burton's disastrous 2001 remake, Fox has been eager to make another "Planet of the Apes" movie for quite some time now. Fortunately, they decided to take their time in order to get it right, and though it's taken an entire decade to do so, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is an excellent addition to the series' legacy and one of Hollywood's better prequel films to date. But perhaps more important than that, the movie actually makes you excited about the prospect of future installments, and that's something that couldn't be said of any of the previous films, including the 1968 cult original.
Set in present day, before apes have inherited the world, the film stars James Franco as Will Rodman, a genetic scientist on the brink of developing a new drug that could cure Alzheimer's – a disease that his father (John Lithgow) just so happens to suffer from. But when a successful trial of the drug on a promising test chimp results in an unexpected accident, the project is shut down and the lab's remaining chimpanzees ordered to be euthanized. One of the chimps has unknowingly left behind an infant, however, so Will takes it home and decides to raise it as his own. Before he knows it, baby Caesar (Andy Serkis) begins showing incredible signs of intelligence, leading Will to believe that he's inherited the benefits of the drug from his mother. But he's still a chimp at heart, and after Caesar attacks a human while trying to protect Will's father, the government locks him up in a primate shelter, only for Caesar to assume leadership over the other imprisoned apes and start a revolution.
That's not a spoiler, I promise. After all, it's not like anyone who's ever seen a "Planet of the Apes" movie didn't know where this was going. What's more surprising is how patient it is in getting there, and that's a credit to director Rupert Wyatt and screenwriters Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, who could have just as easily forgone a lot of the back story and jumped straight into the action. But while the film's big climax is definitely a high point, Caesar's journey from test chimp to Ape Guevara is far more interesting, especially when Andy Serkis (who's no stranger to playing digital creatures, having previously portrayed Gollum and King Kong) injects so much feeling into the character.
James Franco may be the headlining star of the movie, but it's Serkis who will receive all the attention, and rightfully so, because his performance as Caesar is so good that it's only going to dig up the debate started by James Cameron's "Avatar" over whether motion capture should be treated equally to traditional acting. It's amazing what Serkis is able to convey without even saying a word, and though Caesar is completely digital, he's the most identifiable character in the film. But while the actor may be responsible for breathing life into the ape, his performance wouldn't be the same without the work of WETA, who's unbelievably photorealistic CGI plays a major role in selling the illusion.
Then again, the special effects were a given, but who knew that there'd be so much heart to the story? Although most of the human characters are pretty two-dimensional (especially Freida Pinto's love interest and Tom Felton's ape wrangler), the relationship between Will and Caesar provides the film with a strong emotional core. And that's what makes "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" such an enjoyable experience, because it's that rare summer movie that has brains and emotion in addition to the spectacle.
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If there's one thing to take away from Fox's Blu-ray release of "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," it's that the studio is incredibly proud of the motion capture technology utilized in the film. There are three different featurettes (including one aptly titled "The Genius of Andy Serkis") that highlight the actors and visual effects team behind bringing the movie's apes to life, as well as a cool breakdown of a pivotal scene that lets you view the mocap performances alongside the finished product. There are also two audio commentaries (one with director Rupert Wyatt and another with writers Rick Jaffe and Amanda Silver), a handful of deleted and extended scenes, a short featurette on the genesis of the story ("Mythology of the Apes"), a character concept art gallery and more.
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Bradley Merrill Thompson Quoted in "Device Industry May Seek Product Review Changes"Health Care Report Daily July 13, 2015
Bradley Merrill Thompson, a Member of the Firm in the Health Care and Life Sciences practice, in the firm's DC office, was quoted in Bloomberg BNA's Health Care Daily Report, in "Device Industry May Seek Product Review Changes."
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Bradley Merrill Thompson, an attorney with Epstein Becker & Green PC in Washington, told Bloomberg BNA July 10 that the combination products industry is interested in some reforms. Thompson is also the general counsel of the Combination Product Coalition (CPC), an industry group.
The CPC wants the FDA to streamline the product review process, especially for some low-risk products, Thompson said.
In addition, Thompson said the CPC is interested in seeing the relationship among the various FDA centers that review combination products "sorted out much more clearly than it currently is."


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I guess this new-fangled playground opened at South Street Seaport (NYC) today.
Listen to this:
The playground has been five years in the making, a result of tons of research in progressive learning theory and child-development research, as well as $7.4 million in financing. In smaller, portable versions, it has been tested and tweaked after trial tours all over the city.
Instead of monkey bars and jungle gyms, there are fountains with canals of cascading water that can be dammed in infinite ways, or transformed into a network of rivers. There is an engaging set of lifts and pulleys. Play is proctored and interaction fostered by a staff of city workers trained as "play associates."
I'm hoping to go check the playground out as soon as possible- rather, as soon as Q's Aunt Katie, who lives and works in the city, has some time to see us! Click here to read full entry.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
World's Fanciest Playground?
I guess this new-fangled playground opened at South Street Seaport (NYC) today.
My Blue and Yellow Nursery!
Well, it's not MINE, exactly, but I'd love a nursery like this if I were having a girl. I have posted before about yellow nurseries, so to find a bright one like I was imagining sort of took my breath away.
This is a nursery for a boy since they didn't know what they were having. I love that I could easily (well, sorta easily) just change Q's nursery to look like this since we already have an aqua blue wall in the room. If I don't have any more kids, or a baby girl, I'll just have to make an office for myself that looks like this!
Thanks to Ohdeedoh for the awesome nursery pics.
See my decor tab to see other nurseries I've written about. Really, is anything cuter than a nursery? Gosh, I should probably start thinking about Q's "big boy room" or whatever. I'm dying to get him out of the crib and into a regular bed, but we shall see.
Hmmm that white crib looks so nice. I sort of wish we'd gotten one, but I do think Q's natural crib looks good with our orange and blue theme. I'll try to get a decent pic of it soon. Click here to read full entry.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Saying Things Once
A couple months ago, I realized I was repeating my requests to my baby at least two times and often three. I know repetition is important for learning, but I was repeating things I knew he understood just because he wasn't doing them right away. (Like, "Go get your sippy cup." I figured he was going to start expecting everything repeated, so I started trying to only say things TWICE. This allowed me to be more patient and wait longer after my first request to see if he was going to complete it, then if not, I'd repeat it again. I tell you, it makes me feel more sane.
("Sit down in the chair!" is a popular request around here. Or at the beach, which is where the photo above was taken, hence the wicker, wood paneling, and cooler.)
I think that if I weren't a teacher, I might not be aware of this. Any teacher will tell you how maddening it is to give a couple directions, then say, "OK, any questions? Great, go ahead and begin!" and then have three kids say, "Wait, what do we do?" Of course, you have to check that you yourself have made directions clear, but if you know you have, then what you have is a case of "I've learned I don't have to listen carefully, because I know you'll do the work for me by repeating it for me personally later."
I noticed this a lot when I came back from my maternity leave. I very quickly taught them I was not going to repeat myself. I often had to explicitly say, "I am not going to repeat myself. I am only saying this once, so listen up." I would see them perk up and focus, which told me that indeed, they hadn't been focused before. (Hey, I understand- sometimes I'd a really bad listener.) After I had their attention, I'd give the directions, keeping it as simple and clear as possible, then ask if there were any questions, then answer the questions, and tell the kids to begin... and there would often be a kid who'd then come up to me and ask what to do. I used my judgment on whether or not the kid needed it repeated. If it was a student who I knew was confused, I'd re-explain. If it was a kid who I knew was just insecure that he or she was doing things right, I'd say, "No, you know what to do." Or I'd say, "Go ask someone at your table," because that way they'd know it was OK to ask for help, but that I wasn't going to re-explain, because I'd just said I wasn't going to re-explain. (You might think I was sending conflicting messages by only repeating it for certain kids, but the students understand that learners are different, and I explain from the very beginning of the year that we all have strengths and weaknesses as learners.)
Anyway, what I'm saying is, it's important to keep track of how you talk to kids. You want to be clear, but you also don't want to be a sucker and do all the work for them.
I also think it's kind of a life lesson: "Oh, you are confused? Well, you better figure it out yourself, whether that means trying to do it to the best of what you remember of the directions, or to ask for help wherever you can." But not from the person who just said, "Do not ask me."
If it looks like the students it stressed or upset, I'll help them- I'm not mean.
Oh, and in case you were wondering, if my kid doesn't do what I want him to do after the second request, I'll say it a different way, then just do it myself, or do it with him- whatever makes the most sense for the situation. Click here to read full entry.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Montessori Blog
I just discovered a great blog: MariaMontessori.com.
I have been interested in Montessori ever since my friend Laura sent me the Michael Olaf Montessori materials catalogue, which you can easily view online (I'll post link later-Q sleeping on me right now- see photo).
So much of the Montessori ideas make sense: a floor bed, a low shelf for toys, teaching life skills, letting kids choose what to learn, etc. The blog I just found via Mighty Marce is a quick way to learn about some Montessori ideas.
Try as I might to incorporate Montessori ideas into my public school classroom, it's really hard without spending a ton of time thinking about how. Actually, it's pretty Montessori of me to let my students choose their writing topics, and choose their own books, but... much of what I do is NOT Montessori. It's going to take time to research, and I just do not have tons of time for that while working and having a toddler.
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
In a few hours I get to meet my new nephews and I have some funny images of what I could do. My mom made a foam board welcome poster, so one image has me holding the poster and throwing handfuls of confetti in the air when my sister comes out of the international arrivals area. The other image has me crashing through the poster, breaking it in half, and running to her. I will, of course, do neither of those things, because they would scare six month old twins, but I like to imagine stuff.
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Thursday, July 8, 2010
Reminder to Husband
This is what I want for my birthday!!!
I suppose I should check more carefully what it's made of... since I prefer the rubbery grips as opposed to smooth... but c'mon, this is adorable! Click here to read full entry.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
I Miss Mississippi!
My sister was plenty ready to leave Mississippi, but seeing my Mississippi mug this morning reminded me that I'm a bit nostalgic for it. It was a relaxing place and I had many great visits there. I loved flying New York--> Memphis--> Tupelo, going from hustle and bustle to a Southern drawl. It was also a way faster trip than California. Plus I got some good posts out of MS... See the Mississippi category to the right!
This is our new K-cup coffee maker, purchased, three years later, with a wedding gift certificate from my coworkers.
Also, I'm doing this post so I can try out my new app: Blogpress for iPhone. So far I really like it and am kicking myself for not getting it earlier.
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NOLA Brewing on Tchoupitoulas is adding a bar space for tastings and has just released a new beer; more details are emerging on the future of the former Rocky's Pizzeria space on Magazine; Sara's Bistro on Dublin Street has a new chef and a new approach; and the French restaurant C'est La Vie has closed on Magazine Street. Continue reading »
A man who has already confessed to four business burglaries has been definitively linked to another, and more charges are still expected, investigators said Wednesday during the weekly meeting of the NOPD Second District's ranking officers.
Meanwhile, as investigators continue speaking to Dardar, they are becoming more interested in his unusual personality and life story, they said as they reviewed his case Wednesday. Continue reading »
NOPD: Man, 27, threatens to light himself on fire before sexual attack on woman in her 80s
A 27-year-old man poured gasoline over himself and threatened to set himself ablaze if a woman in her 80s would not have sex with him, and then forced himself upon her anyway, police said Wednesday. Continue reading »
Police: Suspect confesses to four Riverbend burglaries, could be responsible for more
A man police found hiding under a house with a secret horde of cash drawers and other possibly-stolen items has confessed to four of the business burglaries that plagued the Riverbend earlier this year, and he may be responsible for as many as a dozen, police said Thursday.
For the past month, ever since the break-ins intensified just before Mardi Gras, police had been scouring the streets around Maple, Oak, and Hampson in hopes of identifying a suspect or at least discouraging more burglaries. Early Monday morning, Michael J. Dardar, 34, was found under a house in the 800 block of South Carrollton Avenue, after extensive surveillance of the suspected hiding spot by a police task force led by Sgt. Ron Dassel. Continue reading »
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38478 Captain Colin Bruce Hornig - New Zealand Engineers
The Hornig family of German / English origins came out to New Zealand in the mid 1870's settling in Takaka, Nelson
where Charles Aldolphus Hornig owned a bakery.
During the Second Boer War, two of Charles eldest sons enlisted in the New Zealand Mounted Rifles with William Francis Hornig serving in the 6th Contingent and his older brother John Gainsborough Hornig serving with the 8th Contingent. William is listed as a draper and John as a carpenter.[i]
William Francis Hornig moved to Wellington in the early 1900's and opened his own drapers store in Cuba Street operating as F W Horning Limited.
On 5th June 1913 William Francis married Francis Higgenbotham and later that year their only child Colin Bruce Hornig was born. William and Francis separated very early in the relationship and Colin was bought up by his mother. In 1922 the separation was formalised with a divorce.
Colin was raised in Wellington attending Haitaitai School and then Wellington College. He was an excellent student and while at Wellington College won a Junior National Scholarship and a Walter Turnbull Scholarship. He later went on to
attend Victoria University to study for a commerce degree.[ii] He then moved to Canterbury where he studied
engineering finally graduating in 1937 with degrees in commerce and engineering.[iii]
Following his graduation Colin was based in Gisborne in
the Public Works Department, working on railway projects
including in 1940 the Kopuawhara River Bridge on the
East Coast Main Trunk railway.[iv]
First train over the Kopuawhara Bridge - C.B. Hornig
When Colin enlisted for service in World War Two he gave his
next of kin as his mother Mrs Francis Hornig of Paremata.
Mrs Hornig had moved out to Paremata in the late 1920's
early 1930's where she was involved with the Red Cross and
Womens Institute. Colin also is noted as sailing at the
Paremata Sailing Club and gives Paremata as his home
38478 2nd Lieutenant Colin Bruce Hornig entered military camp on the 15th November 1941 as a member of the 4th Reinforcements, 21st Mechanical Unit. Prior to being shipped to Egypt 2nd Lieutenant Hornig was promoted to Lieutenant Horning.
The 4th Reinforcements arrived in Egypt in March 1941 at this stage the Afrika Korp in the First Battle of El Alamein has successfully expelled the British from Libya and was threatening Egypt and the Suez Canal.
From the NZ Engineers' history:[vi]
Lieutenant Colin Bruce Hornig - 1941
No. 3 Section (Lieutenant Hornig) endured a few weeks in the 'bullring' but were rewarded for their sufferings. They went to help on the outer defences of Alexandria and levelled
the far bank of the Nubariya canal to provide a field of fire for pillboxes being constructed on the near side. They were quartered in Gianaclis, a small Greek community situated in the middle of acres of grapes.'
In October 1941 following the second Battle of El Alamein the British 8th Army pushed
the Axis forces west into Lybia. There was a need to resupply the army and a railway line was constructed from Alexandria. On 17th January 1942 Lieutenant Hornig was posted to the 10th Railway Operating Company which was one of the units maintaining the line.
The railway was subject to attack by Axis aircraft and on the 28th March 1942 the diary of the New Zealand Engineers reported:[vii]
"Mile 28, 0945, No 150 Misheifa-Capuzzo train machine gunned. Construction Group personnel working at this point also machine gunned, 4 killed and 16 wounded."
As Lieutenant Horning's military files indicate that he was a battle casualty on this day it is assumed that he was one of
the wounded as two of the listed men killed on the day, Sappers Gavan & Bailey[viii] were both from the 10th Railway Company. Lieutenant Hornig was evacuated to the 15th Casualty Clearing Station then the 2nd British General Hospital.
It is possible that while he was in hospital that he meet Sister Ruth Matthews serving as a nurse in the British General Hospital.[ix]
Lieutenant Hornig remained in hospital for a month returning to the NZ Engineers on the 23rd April 1942. On the 6th June 1942 Lieutenant Horning was promoted to Captain.
By November 1942 the conflict in North Africa was over and the focus was on the Italy Campaign. Captain Hornig left from Alexanderia on the 16th December 1942.
In Italy the NZEF moved up from the landing areas and by January 1943 were in front of the German defensive lines at Monte Cassino. On the 17th February the 28 Maori Battalion crossed the Rapido River south of Cassino and captured the railway station, however they were forced to withdraw the following day due to Germans counter attacks of tanks and infantry.
A decision was made to create access for Allied tanks to support assault and on the 1st March 1944 men from the NZ 5th Field Park Company provided assistance to Indian Engineers for the task.[x]
'The job was urgent and the engineers worked until dark, stopping only when rain compelled a halt.
Part of the road could be seen from the German positions but the drilling and blasting went on under
camouflage nets over a framework of poles. As part of his routine of 'dusting up' supply tracks the enemy
occasionally harassed the road with shell and mortar fire, killing on 6 March the New Zealand engineer officer
in charge of the work.'
The officer was 38478 Captain Colin Bruce Hornig. He is buried in the
Cassino War Cemetery.
Grave of Captain Colin Bruce Hornig
In memoriam notices were carried by the Evening Post in April 1944.
Colin Bruce Hornig is remembered on the Porirua Roll of Honour
27805 Sapper David Alexander and 11265 Sapper Stanley James Gavan, 10th Railway Company are listed as being killed on the 28th March 1942.
Porirua men killed in the Italy
173263 Private Selwyn Lloyd Hyde (Tawa ) 3 December 1943
6125 Lieutenant George Katene MM (Porirua) 7 December 1943
35766 Private Lawrence Alfred Parnell (Pukerua Bay) 17 December 1944
New Zealand Engineers, Middle East: New Zealand Electronic Text Collection – The Western Desert Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Paperspast Online
NZ Defence Force Archives
Archway Archives New Zealand: Military Files
The Kopuawhara River Bridge – Evening Post
Captain C B Hornig – Auckland Cenotaph
The area of the road – Alexander Turnbull
[i] Archway Archives New Zealand Military Files
[ii] Late Capt C B Hornig, 8th April 1944, Evening Post
[iii] NZ University Graduates : http://shadowsoftime.co.nz
[iv] Credit Evening Post for C B Hornig's photo
[v] NZ Defence Archives Military Files: 38478 Captain Colin Bruce Hornig
[vi] New Zealand Engineers, Middle East – The Lee of the Storm
[vii] New Zealand Engineers, Middle East – The Desert Railway
[viii] CWGC
[ix] In Memoriam 6 April 1944, Evening Post
[x] New Zealand Engineers, Middle East – Cassino
Sherman & crew on route prepared for tanks to support assaults on Monte Cassino


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I guess that a lot sure has changed ever since last time was writin' y'all. Things were left off on a bad note with me. I had been goin' through a phase of some sort and I was dealin' with a lot of feelings that were pretty hard for me to deal with.
Feelings such as the fact I almost had died because that psycho maenad, Marianne wanted to sacrifice me to some giant meat n' flower statue thing that was put up in poor Sook's front yard while she was on vacation.
And the fact I had Bill's blood an' that gave me a lot of strange dreams n' stuff… (don't wanna go back to that.)
And then, I found my real family and found out that they were trash like I expected. Afterall, who gives up their first-born son for no reason? And a shifter baby, no less, with no understandin' of what he was or why he was like that.
With all these things that were happenin' to me, it brought back the darker parts of my life- the ones I've kept hidden for so long. And these things made me a mean, nasty person an' I don't wanna go back to that.
Then, I found out my parents were usin' my kid brother in illegal dog fightin' rings, which was a complete shock. So, I sent them back to Arkansas, an' I didn't feel bad about it either, they were awful people and terrible parents.
I let Tommy stay, because I know that I had the power (in a way) to help him have a better life. I helped him out with a place to live, gave him a job, and I could of gotten him a better education if he gave me the chance… But he didn't. We ended up fightin' an' I shot him…
I had shot my kid brother. I mean, I had to do it because that little shit was gonna run off with e'erythin' that I had. But, I still feel bad because he is my brother. After that – things sure have been different.
I have been in "anger management classes" – which is just nightly meetings with other shifters where we can talk about the fucked up shit that we've done. An' it's been helpin' me out a bunch. Tommy's leg got better 'n now he's been stayin' at Maxine Fortenberry's house, goin' to church an' tryin to be a better person… so he says.
A part of me wants to trust him, 'n be brothers again – but I ain't gonna let that little shit play me again. So, I guess we'll just see where things go, 'n I will write to y'all soon!


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With our jet lag on the wane and a breathtakingly beautiful day set before us, hubby and I ventured out for the afternoon and decided to go up and east instead of down and west which is our usual path. In this case, up and east was across the border into Italy.
If you've lived in the region for a while, you may know the charming Bar la Grotta. It's the first place you hit in Italy just across the upper French border crossing. You can sit for hours while you have drinks and enjoy the stunning views of the French coast from the terrace. Inside they have a small stock of Italian foods,wine, booze, reasonably priced scotch, and Italian lottery tickets so you can stock up after you pay the tab. Since we hadn't been there in ages, I took some time to poke around the shelves inside to see what was new.
Generally speaking, I'm not a fan of pre-packaged products but when I spotted a boxed mix for Farinata for a mere €2.99, I thought I'd give it a try and I'm glad I did. It's just one of a bunch of baking products that Italian food manufacturer, Lo Conte makes as part of their "Magic Flour" line.
|French Socca in Monaco's Port Hercule
Farinata is a traditional Italian peasant food made with chick pea flour, salt, water, and olive oil. In France Farinata is known as Socca and if you've ever been to an outdoor event in France or the outdoor market in Antibes, you've probably eaten it or at least seen it. The best stuff is made in a traditional wood burning oven from a Socciste who bakes it at ultra-high temperatures in big, round copper-bottomed trays. You can tell if it's good by the long lines of people waiting for it like hungry birds.
When we got home, I ran to the kitchen and went to it.
The kit consists of a 300g bag of chick pea and rice flours and a little 20g bag of flavouring, a mixture of powdered rosemary, mint, and salt. It makes two pans of Farinata, each is enough to serve 6-8 people as a generous snack or appetiser. It has the added bonus of being gluten free so it's ideal for anyone who's following a wheat-free diet.
|Pretty golden chick pea flour
After translating the instructions, which were quite vague, I mixed up two batches, one with and one without the herbs and both were delicious although we preferred the herbed version. In fact, we munched on them for the rest of the afternoon.
It didn't quite measure up to what comes from a traditional Socca vendor but for a home baked version made in an everyday oven, without the complex flavour imparted by a wood fire, it was still delicious. Add a glass or two of rosé and it would make a nice snack or appetizer to share with friends.
You can probably find the Farinata kit in most Italian grocery stores but why not get a nice view in the bargain?
Here then, are the English instructions with my extra, detailed notes should you ever decide to make it yourself. I recommend that you do!
Pan 25cm x 32cm
Wire whisk
200ºC or 385ºF, 25 minutes plus 3-4 minutes broiling
For 1/2 of the box or one pan of Farinata or, 6 servings.
Into a medium bowl, measure 150g or 1- 1/2 cups of the flour mixture and 10g or 1 tablespoon/half of the herb mixture.
To this you add 500ml or 2 cups of water, 20g or 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
If you're not adding the herbs, add 1 teaspoon or 6 g salt.
Mix well with a whisk. Let the mixture rest while you preheat the oven to 200ºC or 385ºF.
Coat the pan with 2 tablespoons or 20g of oil.
Before you bake the Farinata, to avoid spilling the mixture which is quite liquid, put the oiled pan in the oven and then pour the mixture into the pan.
After 25 minutes of baking, turn on the broiler and broil the Farinata for 3-4 minutes to brown the top.
In keeping with tradition, you should cut the Farinata into small squares and serve the plain Farinata topped with ground pepper. And of course, eat it with your hands.


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Hope to see you in NYC, Montreal or Quebec city!
Have fun!! I've been lucky enough to get there two times. I had a hard time finding it the first time–it's not on the ground floor and I was looking for a street-level store. I got very overwhelmed there both times. The second time I tried to make a plan and made a really anal-retentive reference card with swatches and yardages for specific projects. I still got overwhelmed. My unsolicited advice: Give yourself ample time and enjoy yourself! I hope Swatch is there!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts! Comments are moderated on posts older than 20 days, so they won't appear immediately. :-)


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3 August 2006
Wandering by Russell Howard
Russell starts the show by announcing that the show is basically him wandering from one story or gag to another. Fair enough, I've been longing for a hungry comic who has something genuinely interesting to say. Looking back I think it was more than just wandering from story to story, I think he wandered around his experiences of life and did manage to construct a few decent comical stories from them. As the odd clever observation here and the random piece of shock there, there was only one really side splitting gag but that is one more that a lot of shows. He seemed to be just teetering on the edge of exploding into comic enlightenment but never quite managing it. the show was good and kept us entertained all the way through despite some stories sounding almost like reading a diary at times. I'm pretty sure that he'll be red hot next year if he carries on his improvement and he is probably one of the best at this year's festival - but that doesn't mean you get four stars from me! Russell can be happy with a well deserved 3.5 stars out of 5 and a promise to see him again next year; just missing out on a recommendation for this year though (unless you've seen all my actual favourites).
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EMCS Code of Conduct
The EMCS mission is to partner with students, parents and the community to build a safe, supportive and challenging learning environment that enables people to make a living, make a life and make a difference. EMCS believe that if students possess a strong sense of belonging to our school, they will act socially responsible to promote a safe, caring and orderly learning environment.
The purpose of the EMCS Code of Conduct is to:
- Establish and maintain a safe, caring and orderly learning environment
- Establish and maintain appropriate balances between individual and collective rights, freedoms and responsibilities
- Clarify and publish expectations for student behavior while at school, while going to and from school, and while attending any school function or activity at any location.
EMCS Students Rights and Responsibilities
The students, their parents, and staff of Edward Milne Community School (EMCS) are a community of citizens who believe that we have have certain rights and responsibilities to promote a safe, caring and orderly learning environment.
- All students have a right to attend EMCS as long as they accept the responsibility for attending every day and are on time for all classes.
- All students have the right to learn at EMCS provided they accept the responsibility to complete classroom assignments and participate fully in class.
- All students have the right to a safe environment at EMCS and must accept the responsibility to ensure the safety of others, the school environment and equipment.
- All students have the right to be treated with respect and must accept the responsibility for treating every student and staff member with respect.
Acceptable Code of Conduct
Students are expected to maintain acceptable codes of conduct based upon the simple policies of safety and respect. Students are expected to maintain an acceptable code of conduct of safety and respect for themselves, others (including staff and students), the school and local environment.
Students are expected to maintain an acceptable code of conduct student behavior while at school, while going to and from school (including school bus), and while attending any school function or activity at any location.
It is expected that this code of conduct has rising expectations, that is, senior grade 12 students have rising expectations of conduct compared to a grade 9 students.
Attendance is the single most important factor for student's success. Students' are expected to be in attendance in accordance with the EMCS code of conduct. EMCS's primary goal is to provide an appropriate educational program for all students. In order that this goal can be realized, it is necessary that all students attend school regularly. While illness and similarly emergent circumstances necessitate some absence, students are expected to attend school during scheduled school hours.
EMCS recognizes that the major responsibility for school attendance rests with parents and students, but realizes that teachers, school administrators and the Board itself are also involved.
Finally, EMCS recognizes that, in some instances, the right of a student to remain in school is forfeited when he/she fails to attend regularly and/or promptly.
Parents should note that family holidays or trips should not interfere with regular attendance at school and should be scheduled only at times when there is a school break. Note too that excused absences means "explained" absence; students are still responsible for work that is missed except in cases of extreme circumstance where parents should notify an administrator about the situation.
School begins promptly at 8:40 am and ends (Monday to Thursday) at 3:13 pm and Friday at 1:53 pm. It is expected that students and parents will use the early dismissal on Friday to arrange special appointments for medical, dental and other issues so that students will not miss class.
EMCS Attendance Policy Consistent attendance is key to success and becomes critically important as students enter their senior years. To that end, home and school need to communicate regularly to help support our students.
Excused Absence To report an absence, please inform the main office by telephone, email or written note; email or telephone would be preferred. If a written note is used, the student will need to take it to each of his/her classes to be signed by teachers and then return the note to the office at the end of the day.
Unexcused Absence When a student has an unexcused absence, our computer system will pick up this information and send it home as an email or phone message using our "auto dialer" system.
If you get one of these messages, one or more of several options are open to you.
- Contact the school and let us know that in fact the absence was excused and we will change it in our records.
- Contact the school and let us know that the absence was unexcused and that you have received the message.
- Discuss the absence with your son or daughter, emphasizing the importance of consistent attendance.
If you are receiving these unexcused absence messages on a consistent basis, please contact the school to set up a meeting where we can try together to set up a plan to improve attendance.
If unexcused absence continues, it may be necessary for the school to follow up using a progressive discipline model.
EMCS students are expected to be in class on time and prepared for classroom activity. Students who are consistently late to a given class will face disciplinary action, including the potential of removal from that class.
Lockers and Security
- Lockers are the property of the school and are on loan to the student. Any damage or maintenance requirements must be reported to the office. Storage in lockers of dangerous or illegal substances or other substances prohibited by School Board Policy (e.g. alcohol) is not allowed. There is no expectation of privacy with school lockers; they can be opened at any time by authorized school personnel.
- Lockers or locks should not be changed without permission of the office. Do not share or switch lockers with anyone. Do not share your locker combination with anyone. There will be a charge of $5.00 for lost locks.
- Do not leave valuables in unsecured areas, particularly change rooms.
Parking and Driving on School Property
- The east parking lot is shared by students and staff. No one should park on Edward Milne Road, or up against the curbs in front of the school, due to busses and traffic conditions. There is plenty of room for parking in the lot.
- Students parking on school property must fill in a registration form available in the school office and must park only in spaces designated for student parking. Non-registered vehicles will be subjected to tow-away. Student vehicles parked in visitors parking will be towed at owner's expense.
- There is no parking for students at the west end or back of the school.
- Speed limit in the parking lot is 15 Km/H. Excessive speed or dangerous driving will result in disciplinary action including suspension from school and/or suspension of parking privileges.
- Students must submit to the office a driver and vehicle registration form annually.
Wheels on Campus
- Skateboards, roller blades, scooters, and bicycles are meant to be modes of transportation to and from school. They are not to be used on school grounds during school hours.
- Skateboards, blades and scooters can be kept in lockers during school hours. Likewise, bicycles may be locked outside.
- Students who use these items on school grounds may be subject to disciplinary consequences.
Bus Conduct
Bussing is a privilege, not a right. Students are expected to behave in a safe and responsible manner while riding the school bus. Failure to do so may result in the student not being able to ride the school bus.
Student Appearance
Students are expected to wear clothing appropriate for the activities of the day. The following pertain to the dress of the students:
- Clothing, hats, backpacks, jewelry or items with references to drugs, alcohol, sex, prejudice or profanity are not permitted.
- Shoes must be worn at all times.
Use of the Commons Area during Class Time
Students with authorized study blocks or spares will be expected to work in the library.
The School Elevator
The elevator is provided for use by students needing assistance in moving between the floors of the school. The elevator is not to be used for regular student traffic.
Unacceptable Conduct
EMCS adheres specifically to the BC Human rights code, specially
- A person or persons shall not face Discrimination, especially based on race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex or sexual orientation or age(BC Human Rights Code);
- Discriminatory Publication
- A person must not publish, issue or display, or cause to be published, issued or displayed, any statement, publication, notice, sign, symbol, emblem or other representation that indicates discrimination or an intention to discriminate against a person or class of persons, or is likely to expose a person or a group or class of persons to hatred or contempt because of the race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation or age of that person or that group or class of persons
- Discriminatory Publication does not apply to private communication, a communication intended to be private or a communication related to an activity otherwise permitted by this code.
- Discrimination in accommodation, service and facility
A person must not, without a bona fide and reasonable justification,
- Deny to a person or class of persons any accommodation, service, or facility customarily available to the public, or
- Discriminate against a person or class of persons regarding any accommodation, service, or facility customarily available to the public because of the race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation or age of that person or that group or class of persons
- A person does not contravene this section by discrimination
- On the basis of sex, if the discrimination relates to the maintenance of public decency to the determination of premiums or benefits under contracts of life or health insurance, or
- On the basis of physical or mental disability or age, if the discrimination relates to the determination of premiums or benefits under contracts of life or health insurance
EMCS promotes a safe and caring school environment (along with the cyber world) which are free of acts of:
- Bullying, harassment, threat and intimidation;
- Violence of any form;
- Verbal, physical or sexual abuse;
- Theft
Safe and caring school environments do not tolerate the presence of:
- Intoxicating substances;
- Weapons and explosives, nor
- Intruders or trespassers.
Students will not plagiarize any electronic or print media or other students' work, nor will they display any other form of academic dishonesty.
The Capital Region District's Clean Air bylaw Act of 1996 prohibits any smoking on EMCS school grounds. Students who do not comply with this bylaw are subject to a $50.00 CRD fine.
Alcohol and Drugs
EMCS will not tolerate any involvement by students with any intoxicating substances, including alcohol and non-prescription drugs. This includes being under the influence of, or being in the possession of any intoxicating substances. School District policy identifies student involvement with intoxicating substances as a serious breach of the School District Code of Conduct, and consequences include an immediate suspension from school and the potential for police involvement.
Cyber Bullying
Cyber bullying involves the use of information and communication technologies such as e-mail, cellphone and text messages, instant messaging (IM), defamatory personal websites, and defamatory online personal polling websites, to support deliberate, repeated, and hostile behaviour by an individual or group, that is intended to harm others.
Cyber bullying is a clear breach of EMCS's Code of Conduct, regardless of where or when it takes place.
Internet Acceptable Use Policy
All EMCS students and parents are required to read and agree to the conditions set out in the EMCS Internet Acceptable Usage Policy
The severity and frequency of unacceptable conduct as well as the age and maturity of students is considered in determining appropriate disciplinary action. The school will take all reasonable steps to prevent retaliation against a student (s) who has made a complaint of a breach of a code of conduct.
- EMCS maintains a policy of restitution as its guiding principle when applying consequences for acts of unacceptable conduct.
- When disciplinary action is required, EMCS will follow a progressive discipline model.
- When assessing appropriate disciplinary action, whenever possible, restorative rather than punitive actions will apply.
- The school has the responsibility to advise other parties (parents, school district officials, police, and / or other agencies) for serious breaches of the code of conduct (based upon safety and respect).
- Special considerations will be applied to students who are unable to comply with expectations due to having a disability of an intellectual, sensory, emotional or behavioural nature.
The school has the responsibility of notifying the following parties for serious breaches of the code of conduct:
- Parents / guardians of the student offender (s) in every instance
- Parents / guardians of the student victim (s) in every instance
- School District officials as required by School District policy
- Police and / or other agencies as required by law