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Lilacs are very popular deciduous ornamental garden shrubs, known for their sweet fragrance. There are numerous hybrids that have been developed from the original Syringa Vulgaris, often called French Lilacs because most of the pioneering work developing these different forms of lilac was done in France by three generations of the famous hybridizer Victor Lemoine's family. Victor Lemoine, unable to leave Nancy in France due to the Franco-Prussian war set about the task of creating these hybrids as a distraction!
The multiple varieties, extending the originally limited colour range and flowers, were introduced over a period spanning 71 years of this families work. The fragrance of some may not have the perfumed delight of the common lilac but they are still deliciously heady with the added bonus of more saturated hues from the sumptuous flowers of these fantastic shrubs.
Syringa vulgaris Lebioduszka is a fine example of lilac, where clusters of delicate shell pink buds open to pure white panicle flower heads, delightful above the bright green heart shaped foliage. These flowers are loved by the birds and the bees and are often used in flower arranging even though they only flower for a short season in late spring. If there was an appropriate place in a garden, an avenue of Lilac Lebioduszka would be a fantastic addition.
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Democratic governor hopefuls take on single-payer care, Prop. 13 changes
The election is more than a year off, but the leading Democratic candidates for governor are already staking out differences on how to reform health care and are cautiously approaching an issue that has long been untouchable in California politics — Proposition 13.
State Treasurer John Chiang, former state schools chief Delaine Eastin, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa sought to introduce themselves Tuesday to voters who are barely tuned in to the race to succeed Gov. Jerry Brown. For 75 minutes, the four fielded questions on health care, education, housing, immigration and climate change at a Chronicle-sponsored forum at the City Club in San Francisco.
The sharpest differences were on health care. Newsom and Eastin favor a single-payer plan similar to one that cleared the state Senate this year before being shelved in the Assembly. Chiang and Villaraigosa said they support the concept of universal health care but were skeptical the state could afford a single-payer, Medicare-for-all-style system.
"Of all the arguments against single-payer, the most specious is cost," said Newsom, referring to a 2016 UCLA study that said 71 percent of health care expenditures in California were already paid for with public funds. The study found that for many Californians, "a public-run system is already the reality."
But Newsom would not say specifically that he backed SB562, the single-payer plan that stalled in the Legislature. Eastin said she supported it. In May, an analysis by the state Senate Appropriations Committee estimated that SB562 would come with a $400 billion-a-year price tag. Half of that could be funded by enacting a new 15 percent payroll tax, the analysis said, and half could be covered by existing federal, state and local spending on health care.
A second analysis, commissioned by the bill's sponsor, the California Nurses Association, found that single-payer would cost $330 billion a year.
Villaraigosa said he supported a universal coverage plan two decades ago while serving in the Legislature, but couldn't get any support because the funding plan was shaky.
"You can't sign something like that without a plan," Villaraigosa said. "I'm not running to be all things to all people. I know that pie in the sky doesn't put food on the table."
Chiang said he supports single-payer but that the plan the Legislature considered was "very underdeveloped" when it came to funding. "Let's be smart about it," he said.
Eastin said critics made the same arguments more than 50 years ago when Congress debated creating Medicare.
"'Oh, it's so expensive,'" Eastin said, mimicking arguments against the program then. "And now, everybody loves it."
On Prop. 13, Villaraigosa and Eastin said reforms are needed in the 1978 measure that capped property-tax increases for homes and businesses. Under the law, properties can be reassessed only when they change ownership. Because many commercial properties change hands infrequently, they are often assessed at decades-old rates.
Eastin, who served eight years as the state's superintendent of public instruction, called for more regularly assessing commercial and industrial real-estate property values to raise more money for schools. "Disneyland is paying what they paid in 1975," she said. "It's time to review Prop. 13."
Villaraigosa said he didn't vote for Prop. 13 in 1978 and wasn't a big fan of it now. "We've got to fix Prop. 13, period," he said. "Prop. 13 is broken."
After the debate, Villaraigosa said he wants to make sure all aspects of the landmark tax law are reviewed, not just commercial rates. "Everything ought to be on the table," he said.
Neither Chiang nor Newsom mentioned Prop. 13 when asked about how the state's tax system should be reformed.
The candidates also expressed differences on California's high-speed-rail project, a favorite of Brown's and a consistent target of Republicans.
All four agreed that money generated by California's cap-and-trade program on polluters should help pay for the trains, but Eastin cautioned against diving headlong into the project "until we have Cadillac (public) schools. Right now, it's only going to be for the richest people in California to ride on."
Pressed on how long it could take before Californians see "Cadillac schools," Eastin said that if the right moves were made, "I think we could move the needle dramatically in five years."
Chiang again sounded a note of fiscal caution, saying high-speed rail needs another viable funding source to be successful. Chiang said he spoke to an unnamed potential "American investor" in the rail system Tuesday.
"You have to have a funding stream and new investors," he said.
Although there are still more than seven months until the June primary, the candidates are already starting to take subtle shots at each other. Villaraigosa, in particular, targeted his fellow ex-mayor, Newsom.
Los Angeles is "much poorer than San Francisco," where Newsom was mayor from 2004 to 2011, Villaraigosa said after the debate. "Across the board, I think the challenges that I faced are more akin to the challenges the governor would face in a state that's way more diverse, in a state that's got way more poverty."
Newsom has a huge fundraising lead on the field and is also ahead in early polling. A Berkeley IGS Poll in September showed him with 26 percent of likely voters, compared with 10 percent for the runner-up Democrat, Villaraigosa. Republican businessman John Cox was second overall, with 11 percent.
The Chronicle is planning an event for GOP gubernatorial candidates similar to the Democratic debate. Tuesday's forum was live-streamed on The Chronicle's Facebook page and will be archived there.
Joe Garofoli is The San Francisco Chronicle's senior political writer. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Twitter: @joegarofoli


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ABRAMOVICH, B. et al. The action of different coagulants to remove Cryptosporidium during the process of water treatment. Rev. argent. microbiol. [online]. 2004, vol.36, n.2, pp.92-96. ISSN 0325-7541.
Cryptosporidium is one of the microorganisms of main concern from the point of view of Public Health, being a priority problem for water treatment plants and water regulatory institutions. Due to its small size and resistance to chlorination, Cryptosporidium removal during the process of drinking water treatmentis a hard task. The effectiveness of different coagulants commonly used in the process of removal of oocysts was analyzed. Thetechnique used was the Jar Test. It was found that: 1) coagulants with the addition of polimeric coadjuvants produce over 2 logs of oocyst removal; 2) a low value in turbidity does not necessarily mean optimal parasite removal, and 3) the addition of polyelectrolites to ferric chloride diminishes variability, both in final turbidity and Cryptosporidium removal.
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I am a voracious traveller and have had the good fortune of visiting about 40 to 50 cities across continents in the last two decades. Whether it is Naukuchiatal or New York, Periyar or Paris, Delhi or Denmark, I have enjoyed and celebrated each of my travels with equal zest, always discovering something unique and special about the place. And it's never been about the facilities or the comforts, as much as it is about the energy and attitude of the place and its people.
So for someone like me, an opportunity to officially visit Lahore -- to speak at the prestigious Women Leadership Forum organized by Nutshell & AIMA -- came like a blessing in disguise, as Pakistan is one country that most Indians wouldn't consider for a pleasure trip. I was delighted at the thought of visiting our closest neighbour and the birthplace of my parents. Finally, I thought, I'd be able to bring some life into their stories about Pakistan as a haven of large houses, warmth and camaraderie before the lines of geography came in the way of humankind. My mother would reminisce about her father's cinema hall, named Lakshmi in a small town near Sindh, and my mom-in-law still talks with yearning about their 22-room haveli with its badminton court.
""Jine Lahore nai vekhiya, o jameya nai (One who hasn't seen Lahore has not been born)." Whoever coined the phrase had obviously experienced the glory of Lahore -- and so did I."
I was excited about finally crossing over the line and meeting our neighbour, so similar to us yet always marked as "other". But I must admit that beneath this excitement lurked a nervousness stoked by the hostility and suspicion of our politicians and media. It didn't help that family members and friends were apprehensive: "What? Lahore? Are you sure? Think again!"
But I was only interested in the human interactions; the relationships beyond the politics and nothing could dissuade me from taking this trip. And how glad I am that I went ahead!
"Jine Lahore nai vekhiya, o jameya nai (One who hasn't seen Lahore has not been born)." Whoever coined the phrase had obviously experienced the glory of Lahore -- and so did I.
I experienced the outpouring of warmth and generosity from Pakistanis the moment we reached the Visa Office. Our hosts were personally present to meet the Indian delegates. The curiosity and conversation started the moment we identified ourselves as Indians. While, our papers were being processed, the lights went off and that became a conversation starter and the start of fabulous Pakistani hospitality.
"Do you have electricity problems too? Don't worry, it won't take long... please sit in the Duty Officer's room, there is a big window there. You'll feel more comfortable".
We were offered water and tea and made to feel so very welcome.
And this experience repeated itself throughout our three-day stay in the city.
As we got in the car to drive towards the Pearl InterContinental hotel, the driver got chatting. I noticed his finesse as a conversationalist. His speech was laced with nuances and peppered with fascinating details and facts. I soon realised that most Pakistanis are great talkers displaying genuine interest in the person they are speaking to and probably that's what makes their company highly enjoyable. Their conversations about the most everyday topics have so many flavours and if I may use the Hindi word, ras (juice) in them.
The conference itself was well attended and I was surprised to see at least 35-40% male delegates. You'd be unlikely to see so many men in a women's conference in India! There was an honest attempt at dialogue to address gender related issues across class and creed.
Later in the evening we went for an Atif Aslam musical evening at the Punjab State University, and this is one experience that sealed my belief that we have to step out of the prism of received opinion and false perceptions.
I am a big Atif fan and one of my Pakistani friends ( by now I had made a few ) insisted on taking me to the front of the stage to shake his hand. Looking at the sight of hundreds of students going wild in front of the stage I immediately resisted but my friend started cutting me through the crowd with just one phrase: "She's a guest from India, please let her pass." I was simply amazed at how swiftly the path opened up and we were in the first row within seconds!
"I am sure many people from both sides are brimming with delightful stories of warmth, friendship and their neighbours going the extra mile for them."
That got me wondering. Why hasn't our media ever captured these emotions? Why do they only cover large events like exchange programmes or music and dance performances or literature festivals that happen once in a while? What about the everyday experiences of people travelling to Pakistan or to India from the other side of the border? I am sure many people from both sides are brimming with delightful stories of warmth, friendship and their neighbours going the extra mile for them.
"Aap India se hai? (Are you Indian?) That makes you our guest and we'll serve you," is a phrase that stopped to surprise me after some time.
Pakistani goodwill towards Indians seemed to be visible all across and manifested itself in offers, mementoes and many eager conversations about common cultures, Bollywood and of course, cricket.
I can narrate many more experiences but I am sure by now you get the gist of my emotions. We have so much to share and gain by cutting across cultural-historical boundaries and wiping out the lines of division and hatred. It's time we started celebrating rather than denigrating each other because we are, after all, two sides of the same coin.
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Utah's backcountry skiing in the Wasatch Mountains outside of Salt Lake City is among the best on the planet – we are famous for the "Greatest Snow on Earth."
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- Minimum age – 12
- Venues – Big & Little Cottonwood Canyons
- Meets – 7:30 AM
- Dates – December to March
- 1 Person $500 | 2 People $300 | 3 People $250
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Lift Access Backcountry Skiing and Riding
Some of the best backcountry skiing and riding in the Wasatch lies right outside the resort boundaries. Lifts provide fast access to this high mountain terrain and allow us to reach the uppermost elevations of the Wasatch Mountains and stack up vertical with considerably less hiking or skinning.
- Difficulty – Easy-Hard | Vert. varies
- Days – 6 Hours
- Minimum age – 10
- Venues – Big & Little Cottonwood Canyons
- Meets – 8:00 AM
- Dates – December to March
- 1 Person $550 | 2 People $350 each | 3 People $275 each
- Includes lift ticket
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Why Choose RRA? Red River Adventure's online reviews have consistently been excellent. Since 2003 no other company has received such high praise from guests. Land or water our clients rave about the quality of our guides, the depth of their knowledge, their ability to teach and most importantly, how incredibly fun they are.
Still wondering who to book with? We believe our past guest's comments make the decision easy!
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Your Safety is our number #1 concern
RRA has safely hosted 70,000+ kids and adults on our rafting, climbing, canyoneering and Ski trips. RRA guides are at a minimum state licensed, insured and hold first aid and CPR certifications. Many of our river guides hold additional certifications in swift water rescue and whitewater instruction. Many, though not all, of our rock, ski and canyoneering guides are AMGA certified for the terrain they guide.
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Quality EquipmentWhen running trips quality equipment is paramount. We are proud to be a 'Preferred Guide Partner" of Black Diamond. RRA replaces its equipment on a regular basis. This ensures all the gear required to keep you safe and having fun is in top-notch shape.
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ReputationRRA has earned the reputation of a professionally ran, top quality guide service. We are a tight knit family run business. Once you adventure with RRA we guarantee you'll be back for more.
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Do I need a reservation
YES! To guarantee space on the trip of your choice, we recommend reservations, especially mid-summer and on holidays and weekends. In order to provide the type of trip the we have become known for we do limit the number of people on our trips and we do fill up. Make a reservation as soon as you have a good idea of when you want to ski or climb with us and you'll avoid disappointment. Feel free to call us about reservations at any time @ 1-877-259-4046 or email.
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About Age LimitationsAge limits are set for each of our trips to be within industry standards and in accordance with our insurance carrier. In some cases the published age is a guideline and people younger may participate. For trips with youth rate pricing we use the following guidelines. Youth Rate = 15 years and younger!
Adults = 16 years and up!
Some trips are priced on a per person basis regardless of age.
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Which Trip to Choose
We are thrilled to have the ability to offer such a wide variety or trips. We also realize that this can create confusion. We are a fantastic resource and look forward to helping you choose the trip that is perfect for you and your group. Please feel free to call or email with any questions you might have, we love to help. Often after a brief conversation with one of our staff the the answers become clear.
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What to Bring
Red River Adventures tries to make your trip with us as easy as possible!
We will clearly outline what we will provide and let you know what you need to bring.
Generally all necessary group equipment for you to take part in our trips is included.
Please NOTE! Skis, ski boots, poles, ice climbing boots and personal clothing are NOT included in the cost of trips.
Rentals are available and RRA will assist you in reserving any gear you might need.
We will provide trip specific lists to assist you in bringing the right things.
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What Risks Are Involved
Red River Adventures has an unblemished safety record. We personally screen and train our employees vigorously each year. Our climbing, skiing and canyoneering guides are highly trained and many, though not all, are AMGA trained or certified for the terrian they guide. Our trips take place in rugged, remote "wilderness" settings. You should be in good general health to participate.
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Charter and Group Rates
Red River Adventures offers a group rate discount of 10% to groups of 10 or more. Additional rates reductions are available for school, club, church, or special-interest groups on some trips. We are happy to, when ever possible, customized trip lengths and itineraries. Please contact us for help in arranging your charter trip or for group rate information.
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What To Pack
Red River Adventures will provide:
- Beacon
- Probe
- Shovel
- Pack
For technical outings ice ax and crampons will also be provided.
Full AT set ups are available to rent through our partnership with Black Diamond.
RRA will help co-ordinate rental in advance.
Ski Touring (recommended)
- Shell – Jacket/pants (soft shell or gortex little to no insulation)
- Insulating layer – Down or synthetic puffy coat
- Mid Layer – Synthetic or wool zip shirt
- Base layers: Synthetic, wool or silk bottom, underwear and top
- 2 pairs of gloves
- Hat, beanie
- Buff
- Wool or synthetic ski socks
- Helmet & Googles
- Ball cap & Sunglasses
- Bottle/thermos for hot tea
- Sunscreen
- Handwarmers/Toe warmers
We are always available to answer any questions you may have. A complete packing list will be emailed prior to your trip.
Option #1 - Most of our Adventures can be booked by clicking the "Book Now" button for the trip you want.
Option #2 - For those trips that do not open a calendar Call 1-435-259-4046
or Email us through our Contact Page
Reservations are HIGHLY recommended! Many dates sell out far in advance!
A refundable payment is due to guarantee reservation.
Full & Half Day Trips, Clinics and Courses
- A deposit of 1/2 the trip total is due at time of reservation.
- Balance is due and will be charged 48 hours prior to departure.
- Cancellation/changes made 48 hours prior to departure are FREE!
- Cancellation, in part or full, within 48 hours of departure receive no refund.
International trips
- Deposit due at time of reservation; Final payment due 45 days prior!
- Cancellation 45 days prior to departure is free!
- Cancellations within 45 days of departure receive NO REFUND.
RRA reserves the right to cancel any trip due to weather, insufficient bookings or any other circumstances beyond our control at anytime. RRA will make every effort to reschedule the date. Bookings that are unable to be rescheduled or are cancelled by RRA will receive a full refund.
WeatherWeather is part of the dynamic environment in which we operate. We may experience conditions that you do not consider ideal. If we determine that conditions are suitable for the activity you have booked and you instead wish to cancel/discontinue the trip, we will, whenever practical, end the trip at your request with no refund. If conditions are such that RRA deems it unwise to continue, we reserve the right to alter the itinerary, which may include, but may not be limited to, shortening of route or length of trip. We may also change venue or cancel the remainder of your trip. If, at time of cancellation, the trip is less than 1/2 complete, we will charge 50% of trip fee. If the trip is between 1/2 and completed, a full trip fee is charged.
Full and 1/2 Day Raft Trips: Alcohol or drugs are not to be consumed before or during trips. No refund will be given to those drinking alcohol or using drugs prior to a scheduled trip. Multi-Day Raft Trips: Alcohol or drugs are not to be consumed before or during time on the river. No refund will be given to those drinking alcohol or using drugs prior to river time. Alcohol may be consumed, in camp, on multi-day trips. Climbing/Canyoneering trips. Alcohol or drugs are not to be consumed before or during trips.


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Kind words from industry pros:
Carolyn R. Hefner is the owner of The China Closet. The China Closet, founded in 1991, offers Award Winning comprehensive wedding panning and coordination. Their office is located at 219 N. Old Woodward Avenue Birmingham, MI 48009 http://www.thechinacloset.com
"Just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate you, Wayne…had an event this past weekend with a DJ…NOT so good!!! I appreciate your professionalism – always set up ahead of time, know what you are doing, organized and delightful to work with…NOT the case with the (anonymous DJ company) we had this weekend! I always shudder when I hear there will be a DJ UNLESS it is Wayne Kinney!!! Have a great day and know that you are most appreciated!!!"
Jennifer Berkemeier, Catering and Special Events Sales Manager at Cobo Center;
"Wayne you and your team did an awesome job! I will certainly call you again when I have a need for a DJ. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!"
"I really enjoyed working with everyone …. Mary and Juan's event on Saturday. Nabil sure had the crowd dancing, and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and working with him. I will DEFINITELY refer you and your DJ Nabil to future clients."
Kathy Byrum, P.B.C.
Wedding & Event Designer – www.DreamWeddingPlanners.com
Did you know?
Rock Out Entertainment is a featured vendor for Frutig Farms, a fabulous wedding event venue space. Also, this year we topped the entertainment list over at Zingerman Cornman Farms!
Some kind words from our happy clients:
Reviewed on 01/09/2017 on THEKNOT.COM
This DJ is awesome! We had Nabil, and we had the absolute best time at our wedding! My mother in law was impressed that at most wedding half the guests leave when things got loud and that was NOT THE CASE AT OUR WEDDING!! He kept 260 people entertained and happy, the glow sticks were awesome! It's been 4 months and people are still playing with them and talking to me about them! Our lighting was amazing and their set up will not ruin your wedding decor! If you want people to talk an about how much about about how much fun they had at your reception this is your DJ!
Reviewed on 12/31/2015 on THEKNOT.COM
We were so happy that we booked Rock Out for our wedding! Wayne, the owner, was our main contact for most of the planning. He was quick to respond, easy to work with, and even made suggestions for other vendors that would fit our needs. We didn't really want to have to dictate what music was played at our wedding, so we really put our trust in the DJ. We filled out a request form and went over it with our DJ (DJ Matt), and then after that we left it all in his hands. I'll admit, we were pretty vague – we basically told him no explicit lyrics, and please make sure everyone has fun. Matt did such an amazing job!! The music matched the mood of each event through the reception perfectly (cocktail hour, dinner, cake cutting, etc). And Matt knew how to get people out on the dance floor and pumped up!! Our dance floor was full the entire night and everyone had a blast! DJ Matt even passed out these crazy light-up glow sticks that everyone went crazy over – it was so much fun! If you're looking for an awesome DJ who really knows how to keep the party going, definitely talk to these guys!
5 out of 5 review
"Wayne, having been to a ton of weddings, I have to say you were the best I have seen. You really were able to keep the party going, and matched the style of your performance to the style of our wedding. We will be more than happy to refer you to anyone we know that is planning a wedding in Michigan in the future. Thanks again!" – Lauren and Cedric, wedding reception inside the Detroit Institute of Arts 2015
5 out of 5 review…way to go DJ Mattmatics.
"Thrilled with everything provided by Rock Out!! Matt was awesome and the lighting guy … was very kind! Very pleased and we had a blast. The dance floor was never empty and the guests loved the glow sticks! Thanks guys 🙂 – Emily & Brandon, Fox Hills Golf Club Plymouth, October 2015
"Wayne and his team were the best ever!!! Very professional, always kept the party going, did everything I asked and more!! My wedding was complete with Wayne and his team as my DJ!!!" -Ailisa and Joseph, Fern Hill Golf Club, August 2015
"Wayne! Thank you so much for entertaining us and our guests! I don't think it can get any better! Lights were beautiful – Conservatory at Royal Park looked better then ever! You are truly a professional. Everything has been set up ahead of time ! You really set the mood!! " – Alla & Michael, married in July 2014 at Royal Park Hotel Rochester, MI
A lovely email from the Bride, "I just wanted to thank you again for doing such a wonderful job at our reception!!! Everyone keeps texting and saying how much fun they had!!! Those light sticks were such a hit and your music choices were perfect!!! Thank you and please let me know if i can write a rave review for you somewhere. I had 2 family friends ask for your info for their childrens weddings!! Thank you for making the night so much fun!!!"
Two levels for this amazing wedding! Lights, sound and fun. #waterviewloft @WaterviewLoft pic.twitter.com/NG51IC3Yfn
— Rock Out Ent (@tweetrockout) September 14, 2014
"DJ Mattmatics was absolutely perfect at our wedding! He had the dance party going strong from the beginning and it never died down! He went above and beyond our expectations for the best dance party ever. Exactly what we wanted! He as very friendly and professional and the whole night went without a hitch. I appreciate that he respected our play/don't play lists and seemed to really understand our style and intuitively know what to play to suit us! We have received so many compliments regarding the music and dance party and we have DJ Mattmatics to thank! I would recommend him to any of my engaged friends who want to have a rockin' dance party! Thank you so much DJ Mattmatics for making our wedding everything we hoped it would be!"-Katie & Patrick, married June 2014
Awesome text message received from The Bride the day after; "…everyone is still going crazy about how awesome last night was. Especially the glow sticks!!!!!!"
Lovely letter from the Bride and Groom:
DJ Sandman received an awesome thank you letter from Bride and Groom
Andrew & Susan, the Bride and Groom wrote;
"We purposely waited 4 weeks to write a review. I told Wayne during the planning process that this would be an event (wedding) that people would talk about for a long time. I was right. Awesome doesn't come near describing the event. The food was great but the entertainment was like no other. We are still getting compliments and even received two thank you notes for inviting them to the event!!!!! we were told just yesterday that our friends from out of town got together and our wedding came up and they discussed again how much fun it was. Thank you Wayne. We had a blast. The music was fabulous….everything we wanted. The lighting was spectacular!!!! Wayne Kinney and Rock Out Entertainment totally made our wedding. I would and will highly recommend them for any event and will be using ROE again. We cant thank you enough."
Sincere words from Alison, The Bride:
"I loved all the lighting and monogram, it really helped set our wedding apart. We also really appreciated Wayne's help at the rehearsal to get the song set for the processional. We will definitely recommend Rock Out to friends. Thank you guys for giving us such a fun night!!!"
Thank you from Penni (Executive Assistant of an accounting firm owner):
"Patrick is an excellent speaker, very articulate. His choice of music was a hit with the clients and (the owner). We would like to have him DJ a Birthday party …. for (owner)'s daughter who will be turning 16."
"Keep Rocking! Phil + Beth"
A fab review from an Ab-Fab Bride;
"Wayne was the DJ at my sister's wedding last July, and he did such an amazing job I knew I had to have him at my wedding this September. Wayne is both professional and personable, and working with him was so fun! He is friendly and super easy to talk to, and had great ideas when I asked for his advice, but also listened to and supported my own suggestions for the wedding.
On the wedding day, everything was perfect..the ceremony music and set up, the announcements, and of course, the dancing! Wayne kept the party going all night (complete with glow sticks!), and his music selection was perfect! I am sad I don't have another sister getting married who can use Wayne as her DJ, but I will be sure to recommend Wayne and Rock Out Entertainment to all of my friends and family! Thank you!"
A great review from Class Reunion Committee – Canton/Salem Class of 1993;
"Mattmatics did a great job of keeping our guests entertained during our 20-year high school reunion. There was singing and dancing non-stop from the beginning of the party until the end. Great job Rock Out Entertainment!"
"Wayne was absolutely fabulous. I do not typically write reviews, however, if you are considering working with Wayne you have to know how amazing he is. From the initial planning to the day of, he was completely on top of everything in a way that was not pushy- just super organized, thoughtful and receptive to the ideas we were throwing out there. On the day of, he kept us all on track coordinating with the various vendors and members of the wedding party allowing us to just enjoy everything that was happening. If you're reading the review, you are probably most interested in the music- Wayne's knowledge & taste in music is far superior to anyone we explored working with and he more than proved it the day of. He helped us break our reception down into 3 time periods with a different music theme for each to help set the tone. I cannot tell you how many people came up to us the day of commenting on how amazing Wayne was. We were worried that people might not dance, but literally from the first song after our first dance until the end of the night, people were on the dance floor (all ages- from our youngest cousins to the grandparents, the dancing did not stop). Every person we talked to commented on Wayne and said he had made our wedding the most fun wedding they had ever been to. When we got to our hotel that night, my husband and I literally had to soak our feet in the tub we had danced so hard we could hardly stand on them. Definitely go with Wayne, he is AMAZING!"
Review for the Groom: "Rock Out Entertainment nailed it!! Wayne did an unbelievable job and we couldn't be any happier!! If you want to work with a company that is very professional and talented, look no further than Rock Out Entertainment. Simply amazing! A+"
Chris, The Groom says; "We had an great experience w/ Rock out entertainment. Wayne was very professional, fun, and easy to work with during both our in-person consultation as well as our wedding event. He made "on the fly" things happen during our event (i.e. Harlem Shake during intro) and his music selection was great mixing in both our requests as well as his own choices. Overall we had an awesome experience and would highly recommend Wayne to friends looking for entertainment for their next event."
…an awesome Facebook post from the Mother of the Bride;
"Thank YOU so much Wayne! You are the BEST DJ ever! We are still talking about your AWESOME skill at (the happy couple's) Wedding! You went ABOVE & Beyond for my kids and their guests and stayed past your scheduled time with us! …You are one of a kind!!! Love you and Rock Out!!!"
Thanks from the Bride and Groom; "Wayne absolutely made our night! The dance floor at our reception was packed until the very end, and his charisma is outstanding. Loved how he led our guests through The Wobble, and the way he made the night flow seamlessly was exceptional. We've already referred him to a new bride and groom. Thank you Wayne for making our night unforgettable!"
The Bride;
"Justin (DJ Forella) was fantastic. Thank you so much for making our night special!"
The Bride from July 2013 Wedding @ Iroquois Club West Bloomfield;
"We loved having Wayne DJ our wedding! There was a lot of variety in song choice. We did not have a set list for him to play, yet he captured all different kinds of genres. I got compliments during the entire night by people who were pleased as well. Family/friends said "what a great DJ. I requested two songs, and he played BOTH of them!" We will be sure to refer Wayne for family/friends, and will keep him in mind in case we have other events we are planning! Thank you for your hard work and professionalism!"
Megan, The Bride; "Thank you so much for being a part of our special day. We received so many compliments on how great the DJ was! It was awesome to see everyone out there having so much fun and really made a difference on how the night went. Definitely a night we will remember forever!"
Mother of the Groom; "We just wanted to say thank you so very much! You took care of everything with such expertise and class! The ceremony was heard, toasts & dances and prayers too! I sincerely think we could not have done it without you! Thank again from all of us."
Heather & Lou; "There are not enough words to explain or describe the amazing job you did for us on the biggest day of our lives. You really went above and beyond a thousand times over to make our day special and I cannot thank you enough. Wayne, you are a truly talented D.J. and an incredible man. You read our crowd like a book and kept our dance floor packed the ENTIRE night. The lighting around our venue was perfect and the monogram light was exactly as I imagined. The help you gave me to make the greatest Dad tribute song is something I'll never forget and you will always have a special place in my heart for making it come to life! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! Rock Out forever!"
Melissa & Dave; "We can't thank you enough for the excellent job you did at our wedding. We are so pleased with your service, especially your MC-ing & music selections. We had such a wonderful night and thought you helped keep it flowing perfectly. We received so many compliments about you and how you kept the night fun and light for everyone. We really appreciate all of the time you spent meeting and planning with us to make our wedding day so special.
Thanks Again!"
From the Bride and Groom, "Where do we even begin…Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything you did for us. Working with you was by far the best wedding planning decision we made. You went so far above and beyond anything we could've hoped for. We will absolutely recommend you to anyone and everyone…if anyone ever asks for a reference please please give them our contact info. I would love to be able to gush about how much we adore you and what an incredible job you do.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!"
from the Dad, Anthony; "Wayne, thank you once again for the fabulous entertainment we received at the Italian American Banquet Center of Livonia, for our son's graduation party on Sunday, June 23rd. It was awesome, just like you did for our daughter's Sweet 16th birthday party at The Courthouse Grill in Plymouth. Both events were great, and both of our kids were extremely happy with the way everything turned out. There are times that these sort of things are not mentioned, however, these words from us are very well deserved. Thank you again for making these events for us spectacular. With much gratitude to you and your staff."
Jennifer & Giovanni said, "Thank you for putting a little Rock Out Entertainment into our wedding. We had a blast. We hope you had as much fun as we did."
Kendra and Jeff, "Wayne was an absolute delight to work with! He is a consummate professional and goes above and beyond the call of duty. I would highly recommend Rock Out Entertainment. All of our wedding guests had a fabulous time! I never worried about a thing because I knew we were in good hands. Thanks Wayne!"
Scott & Melanie; "Melanie & I could not have been more pleased with the job Rock Out did for us in Bay Harbor. It goes without saying that you are the best in the business! The coordinators at the Inn & Golf Club raved about what a pleasure it was to work with you. Add us to the long list of very happy customers! Thanks again."
Emily & Nyker; "Where do we begin?! Thank you for all that you have done to make this a special day for us! We know we were not the easiest clients to deal with and your patience and kindness throughout was especially appreciated. Thanks for making this a Rock Out Experience for us!! You are the best!"
Jennifer & Sean; "I would definitely recommend you guys to anyone who is looking for a DJ for any occasion! Everyone at our wedding had an absolute blast! Everything was amazing. All of the communication before the wedding was excellent and everything went perfectly. Thank you again for helping to make our wedding so incredible!! :)"
Trisha; "Thank you so much for all of your hard work! The lighting looked great in the evening, and all the guests told me they really enjoyed the music. I've already given a couple of friends your info.
Thanks again."
Sarah & John; "Hi Wayne,
Kuddos to your partner, Patrick! Words can't even explain how thankful and impress we were that we had him as our DJ for our wedding! He was truly amazing and kept the party going! Everyone was truly impressed and the late night dance party is still being talked about! Patrick was very professional, kind and fit right in. He truly felt like family that night. I will certainly take the time out and fill the survey out and get it back to you. (Groom and I) highly recommend your company to everyone! You certainly run an awesome business! Also, I want to thank you for your friendly bill reminders! Out of everyone I was doing business with, your company was the only one that would email me! A bride could use all the reminders and help during this process!
Many, many thanks to Patrick and you."
The Bride; "OMG… You were great and you did a amazing job!! Everything was perfect and I wouldn't have changed a thing. Thank you so much for doing such a great job!! If I ever need to hire a dj for a party again, I would only want you to do it!! I am so thankful that (photographer) told me about you. We just recently went to a wedding and it reminded me how great you are. Thank you so much for all your time, patience, and for always being so professional with me.
Take care."
The Bride comments; "Wayne was such an amazing and crucial part of our wedding day. From the ceremony to the reception, (The Groom) and I could not have been more pleased with his professionalism and performance at our wedding. All of our guests kept commenting on how nice Wayne was and the dance floor was pretty much filled all night long. We had the BEST night and it was largely due to Rock Out Entertainment! Thank you SO much for everything! We will definitely be recommending you to friends and family!"
The Bride writes; "Hi Wayne!
Thank you so much for everything on Saturday night. It was perfect and everyone had an amazing time. You definitely went above and beyond and we really appreciate it. You can bet we will pass your name along!!
Thanks again."


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This year was our first real opportunity to get dressed up as a family for Halloween. So of course, it had to be Star Wars! Our little one is still too young for trick or treating but we had a party to go to & couldn't resist dressing up the whole family.
I was super happy about how this costume turned out, especially since two of the three costumes took next to no time to make.
The Ewok costume was crazy easy to make. I bought this teddy bear suit & removed the bow tie. Then I roughly cut out the shape of a t-shirt out of a bit of brown fabric I had lying round (I used a t-shirt of my husband's as a guide) & sewed it together. To fit it, I put the bub in the teddy bear hat, the neckhole in the t-shirt became the opening for his face & his arms when through the arm holes. To hold the brown fabric in place all I had to do was cut slits for the ears to pop through. This took me 15mins – I was pretty impressed. The brown drape held in place really well with just the holes around the ears.
I was really worried that the bub would be really upset about being in this costume all afternoon, but he was fine. Normally he hates having hats on his head but he didn't try to remove this one at all! It was probably because he was too busy holding the giant fake spear my husband made for him (it was cardboard).
My costume was also pretty easy to make, in that it was all clothes from my wardrobe & I didn't have to modify any of them! The only thing that needed to be made was the helmet. My husband made this for me out of some old Amazon boxes & spraypaint we had lying round in the garage.
The real labor of love though was the Han Solo costume my husband wore. I had actually made this for him 2 years ago for a Halloween party. I'd promised to make him whatever he wanted to wear for Halloween & he'd asked for a Han Solo costume. Within a minute of agreeing to make this costume for him, my husband had inundated my email account with links to Star Wars fan sites explaining how everything had to be made just right. As this was pre-baby & I had bucket loads of time I actually paid attention & spent more time than I care to admit researching the difference between Han's vests & pants in the different movies (yes – my husband had specified which movie's version he wanted). The hubby was (& still is) pretty chuffed with the outcome.
In case you were wondering about the gun belt & blaster – my husband made these himself. I helped him with the patterning so it would actually look like what he wanted & hang right, but he did all the rest.
Hope you all have a super fun Halloween!


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Wilson & Frenchy
Wilson & Frenchy Moon Drops Knitted Cardigan
Regular price $44.95
Beautifully lightweight knitted cardigan with the pretty silver moon drop print is perfect for summer, spring or even warmer autumn days. Our cardigans are made from a beautiful blend of linen/ cotton, which makes them cool to wear and very lightweight, the perfect layering piece.
Fabric Composition: 55% linen  45% cotton blend
Fabric Composition: 55% linen  45% cotton blend
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"My purpose tonight is to help you believe that is so," said President Eyring, first counselor in the First Presidency. "If that belief can become a deep testimony from God it will shape your daily and hourly choices. And then from what might appear to you to be small choices, the Lord will lead you to the happiness you want."
Speaking to a capacity congregation in the Conference Center in downtown Salt Lake City, President Eyring told more than 20,000 young women, their mothers and leaders that through their choices the Lord will be able to bless countless others.
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|The first observations of water vapour streaming from the comet were made by the Microwave Instrument for Rosetta Orbiter, or MIRO, on 6 June, when the spacecraft was about 350 000 kilometres from the comet.
|Since the initial detection, water vapour has been found every time MIRO has been pointed towards the comet.
|Even when it is still about half way between Jupiter and Mars, some 583 million kilometres from the Sun, comet 67P/ChuryumovGerasimenko is losing the equivalent of two 150 ml glasses of water a second (roughly the size of the plastic cups in vending machines and water coolers). At this rate, the comet would fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool in about 100 days. But, as the comet gets closer to the Sun, the water vapour production rate will increase significantly. The observations were made on 6 June 2014 by Rosetta's MIRO microwave instrument, some 350 000 km from the comet. (Image: ESA) (click on image to enlarge)
|We always knew we would see water vapour outgassing from the comet, but we were surprised at how early we detected it, says Sam Gulkis, the instruments principal investigator at NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, USA.
|At this rate, the comet would fill an Olympic-size swimming pool in about 100 days. But, as it gets closer to the Sun, the gas production rate will increase significantly. With Rosetta, we have an amazing vantage point to observe these changes up close and learn more about exactly why they happen.
|Water is a major volatile component of comets, along with carbon monoxide, methanol and ammonia. MIRO is designed to help determine the abundance of each of these ingredients, in order to understand the nature of the comets nucleus, the process of outgassing and where they originate on the surface.
|These gases stream away from the nucleus carrying dust, forming the comets surrounding coma. As the comet moves closer to the Sun, its coma will expand and, eventually, pressure from the solar wind will cause some of the material to stream out into a long tail.
|Rosetta will be there to watch these developments up close. The comet and Rosetta will make its nearest approach to the Sun in August 2015, between the orbits of Earth and Mars.
|Determining the changes in production rate of water vapour and other gases as the icy object moves around the Sun is important for comet science. But it is also vital for mission planning, because once Rosetta is closer to the comet, the outflow of gases may alter the crafts trajectory.
|Our comet is coming out of its deep-space slumber and beginning to put on a show for Rosettas science instruments, says Matt Taylor, ESAs Rosetta project scientist.
|Rosettas engineers will also be using MIROs observations to help them plan for future mission events when we are operating close to the comets nucleus.
|Today, the spacecraft is within 72 000 km of its destination. Six out of a total of ten rendezvous manoeuvres still need to be carried out to ensure that Rosetta arrives at a distance of just 100 km from the nucleus on 6 August.
|Source: ESA
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- Anonymous said...
Peggy Noonan? Really?
The participation trophy of opinion columns is all you've got?
- 15 July, 2014 11:09
- Thx 4 Fish said...
I saw Peggy Noonan on George Stephanopolis on Sunday. I used to watch the Sunday morning talk shows regularly, but it is hard to tune in to them anymore when this is the kind of guest they have. You hear the exact same things from Republicans on these shows that you can hear by tuning in to Fox News or Limbaugh et al, so why bother? Its just the same talking points, its just the same Obama bashing. There is no attempt to move the conversation along. They are satisfied with this level of dumbed-down commentary. This Noonan column is more of the same. There is little of value here, just emotional reactions to her own fantasies. Lines like: "Barack Obama doesn't seem to care about his unpopularity." I'm sure wingers think each new insult they come up with for Obama is a great leap forward. If I'm frustrated and weary of it, I know the president must be extremely weary of this repeating circle of nonsense. I wouldn't blame him for trying to get some joy out of his presidency once in a while-if any of this is even remotely true.
- 15 July, 2014 12:42
- gruaud said...
Peggington Noonington the Third is infamous for fantasizing about what a democrat is thinking or feeling and then snootily bashing them for it.
- 15 July, 2014 14:13
- Anonymous said...
Let's Play Peggy Noonan or Jack Handy!
- 16 July, 2014 09:43
- ferschitz said...
Dame Peggitha Nooningtonhampshire? Oh really? Guess it's ok if you like listening to an elitist hack way past her sell-by date whiiiiine endlessly about Obama, who has declared that his "role model" is none other than Ronald Reagan, whom Noonan idolizes.
Noonan's only good at drinking while downing various prescription meds.
Why anyone can be bothered to take her drivel seriously is beyond me, but that's the rightwing mind-set. Endlessly - and boringly - bash Obama while offering No. Real. Solutions.
Boring. Bah Humbug.
- 16 July, 2014 12:35
- Hooray4US said...
No big fan of Obama, but even much less of a fan of Noonan the putrid.
He is steering the world toward not relying on America. He is steering America toward greater dependence on and allegiance to government. He is creating a more federally controlled, Washington-centric nation that is run and organized by progressives.
Noonan parrots tired over-used rightwing "talking points" mainly because she's likely too stoned and/or drunk to do anything approaching original thought. And why not? When you are as firmly entrenched in the rightwingnut welfare circuit, like Noonan is, why bother to do any heavy lifting when pooping out the usual Rush-inspired racist bashing is all that's required for collecting a hefty "pay"-off check.
Links or it's mostly b.s.
- 16 July, 2014 17:34
- Anonymous said...
Yes, I'm sure it is historically unprecedented to have a least popular President since WWII. I guess we have never had least popular Presidents before.
So, uh, I'm confused. How did this old column about Dubya get printed with Obama's name? Traveling a lot, "running out the clock," opining about how unconcerned he seems? It all sounds very familiar.
- 24 July, 2014 22:15


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What an adventure this trip was… I know I've said this before but there really is no place like Japan. Tokyo was the first stop on this trip and what a crazy start. I could have spent weeks exploring this magnificent city, but somehow managed to do it in three days! Here's how to get the most out of a quick trip to Tokyo.
Day One:
We signed up for a bike tour and it was the best way to get our bearings. It got us around much faster than walking, but being outside allowed us to take in more of the scenery than driving in a car. I absolutely loved the tour and our guide (named Gak) was amazing! He spent an extra hour with us and took our group to secret spots that weren't on the itinerary.
Some of the highlights from our bike trip were:
- Meiji Shrine- surrounded by a beautiful forest whose trees were donated from people all over Japan when it was being created.
- Yoyogi Park- You aren't normally able to see the cherry blossom trees in full bloom in the winter, but luckily there were a few showing off for us 😉
- Sunny Hills- the best pineapple cake. They bring you a free cake and green tea and you can purchase a box of the cakes on your way out. I especially loved this place because the outside of it is shaped like a pineapple!
- Tokyo Imperial Palace- This tourist hotspot is where the emperor of Japan lives. The beautiful structure is surrounded by guards and a very impressive moat.
- Tokyo Tower- Reminded me of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. This is a must see and looks incredible all lit up at night.
- Tsukiji Fish Market- this was not originally on the tour, but after expressing our interest in it, our tour guide spent extra time with us so we could see the market! (How freaky are those giant fish heads?!) To see the live auction you have to visit from 5:30-6:30 in the morning.
We biked a total of 20 kilometers through a period of 8 hours, I wasn't too sure about the idea of a full-day bike tour in the middle of winter, but this was one of my favorite days from the trip. I want to add a bike tour to the start of all of my travels now!
It was a perfect (and full) first day in Tokyo, so we decided to get some yummy ramen and head to bed early.
Day Two:
Our second day began with a visit to the Harajuku district, which is known for its crazy fashion and young culture. I especially wanted to take a walk down Takeshita street to experience the wild stores and creative food shops. Harajuku is also home of the famous owl and cat cafés.
We had lunch at the Kawaii Monster Café and while the food was definitely better to photograph than to eat, it was an experience unlike any other! The restaurant is divided into a baby animal room where the ceiling is covered in giant animals drinking milk, a mushroom forest section, a trippy tearoom, and a glowing jellyfish bar. The waitresses were dressed in crazy costumes and added a fun vibe. If you want a place to take epic photos, this is the spot for you.
That night, when I thought Tokyo couldn't get any crazier, we got an even more ridiculous taste of Japan: The Robot Restaurant. Just about every blogging site I read before this trip mentioned this restaurant so I made it a top priority to head there. The amount of absurdity that occurred at this restaurant deserves a post of its own…so for now let me just say one thing; go to the Robot restaurant.
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This being our last day, we had to visit the famous Shibuya Crossing. This is known as the busiest street crossing in the world- and rightly so! The amount of people that cross at one time will astound you. I would recommend grabbing a Starbucks and watching all of the people rush around from up above. (This intersection takes people watching to a whole new level).
When we finished creeping on the people below (and trying to sprint into the street before the crowd to get a good picture), we stopped in a market that was selling every flavor of KitKat bar you could want…and some you wouldn't want. I'm talking green tea, apple, cherry, sake, even wasabi! This was a great gift to bring home to family and friends 🙂
Unfortunately, it was time to head out of Tokyo and onto the next destination. Before taking our first ride on the bullet train (which was a highlight in itself), we bought bento boxes to snack on during the journey. The bullet trains felt like sitting business class on an airplane: super spacious, comfy seats with plenty of leg room and we could not get over how smooth it was at that speed! *special tip: if you are going on the bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto make sure to book your seat on the right side of the train so you have a better view of Mt. Fuji (vise versa if you are going the other way)
Tokyo outdid my expectations completely. The culture, the people, the city, everything was incredible. If you have any thoughts on today's article or want to share other must-see items, then leave them in the comments section!
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November 10, 2015
One of the most important elements of getting an idea off the ground is buy in. If two guys just come up with a cool idea in the woods, does anyone care…wait..I messed up that joke. But seriously, if Doug and I did not have the backing of our forward thinking principal and our amazing parent teacher club, this idea would be dead in the water. Or more likely, just relegated to happening inside of just our classrooms. Yet, at…
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November 4, 2015
I tweeted. Yep, I've had a class Twitter account for over 4 years, and I have done pretty much zero with it. Never saw a point. No need to keep up with the celebrity gossip that fills the twitterverse. It was was by all accounts, worthless to me. Then they hired The Weird Teacher, no, seriously, he likes being called that. The Weird Teacher (@theweirdteacher), blue hair, no chairs in his classroom, and he lowered all the desks in his…
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October 2, 2015
I can't say enough about how great the SimCity project has become. Yes, this post is LONG overdue. I have now completed two years of using SimCity as a catalyst for learning in my classroom. I really don't see it as a game anymore, it simply is a really engaging way to reach my students with lessons they need. What impresses me the most is how well the students problem solve together. There are serious discussions about finances, ecological impact…
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March 18, 2015
10 minute Professional Development is a new series of posts I've decided to write because I saw a need for quick, down and dirty ideas that educators can use to expand their teaching. We all know we don't have extra time in our day, so I've come up with a format for a quick post that outlines a teaching strategy or method and gathered a few resources on the topic for you to add to your quiver of teaching tools….
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February 6, 2014
During our class' Daily 5 time, teams have been slowly working on building up their cities. Luckily we have not had any more close to bankruptcies like we did the first week. Teams are slowly planning out their new additions, some are planning ahead, while others are reacting to the citizens demands that pop up as they go along. The amount of collaboration and discussion that is happening is unreal. Each team savors their time on the computer since we…
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November 21, 2013
Today marked the end of the beginning with our SimCities. Students finished the first steps (road layout, planned zoning and desired power plant). They loved every step so far. Now that they have basically got the foundations ready, they spent today working on prioritizing the city services to add next.
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November 20, 2013
All of the 10 cities within New Powell Valley are underway, but we hit a problem. There is a new lesson that covers comparing and contrasting energy sources, their costs, and the pollution that each makes. This took time, I used a Mimio slide show which showed all of the screenshots of the power plants from SimCity. Students wrote down the information on their module sheet, then answered the questions.
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November 19, 2013
Last week, I introduced the idea of using SimCity as a learning program with my class. To say they are excited about this opportunity would be an understatement. When I finally released them to work with their groups, the room was abuzz with collaboration and authentic team work. They want their city to succeed, and they will need each other to make that happen.
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November 7, 2013
So I have a set of lesson plan units ready to go, and yet I still fear turning SimCity over to my students, let me explain. The thought of a game being used for education is so revolutionary, other staff members raise their eyebrow when I tell them about it. Yet, I have put hours into connecting it with standards and learning outcomes, I know this will work. I just don't know what it will look like yet. This is…
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November 6, 2013
One of the first hurdles I had to address was the fact I have one computer to have 30 students build their cities on. Good news: SimCity allows you to have one plot of land with up to 11 cities. So I could have a variety of students create their own city and then connect it to the other cities within the same plot of land. The Bad news: still only one computer. I decided to make this a team-based…
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