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Just today, I listened to a podcast about keeping your email organized. It reminded me that I was slacking on the quest I set out on a few weeks ago. I would be lying if I said staying organized was easy, but I can definitely say that it did help.
Originally when I set out to on this journey I didn't believe it, but after following a disciplined To-Do list method for about 2-3 weeks as well as keeping my email organized, I did feel like I had more free time. Just yesterday while sitting at my desk feeling like the world was on my shoulders and I was defeated, I realized I had 65 unread emails, and a cluttered desk! At that moment in time I stopped what I was doing and spent 30-60 mins cleaning my desk and re-writing my to-do list. It was amazing I felt instantly relieved!
As I have been reading books on how to stay organized, I have found a recurring theme, email management is just as important as a clean desk. In the podcast I was listening to the author talked about keeping your inbox clear by following a standard procedure. One of the highlights from the procedure was that you should take care of all email the first time you read it. While this procedure is easy, and sounds simple to achieve, in practice it can become difficult. The biggest problem area I have is dealing articles I have emailed to me. The problem is deciding if I want to read an article right now or later? The primary struggle is what to do when I choose not to read an article? Do I leave the email in my inbox as unread, do I file it away, or do I just delete the darn thing? The next layer of problem, if I archive or delete the email consistently should I even keep receiving them? I mean after all I think we can all admit that if we archive emails that link to a blog post we won't go back and read them!
Let me know, how do you manage your email?
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Actress Zoe Saldana has been the subject of criticism over the last year after it was decided she'd star in Nina Simone's biopic as the iconic singer.
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Nina Simone was a woman with a dark chocolate complexion that often donned an afro.
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Trends in Online Schools
Online education has grown exponentially since first coming on the scene in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Today the vast majority of colleges and universities offer at least a few classes online, while public and private K-12 schools are steadily expanding options outside brick-and-mortar classrooms.
Also known as hybrid or mixed-mode learning, blended courses incorporate both in-person and online instruction. The breakdown of how much time is spend on campus versus online varies by schools, but The Online Learning Consortium defines a true blended course as one comprising 30 to 70 percent of online delivery.
Most frequently offered by public education systems, virtual schools are open to K-12 students and follow a set curriculum taught by licensed teachers. Although it may sound like homeschooling at first, virtual school students are part of an online classroom and are receiving a public school education.
Like their campus-based counterparts, cyber charter schools receive government funding and have to meet rigorous standards, but have free reign on how the curriculum is structured. While cyber charter schools are less expansive than virtual schools, 16 states currently have laws in place that allow for cyber charter schools. There have been mixed reviews on the success of this learning platform, so prospective families should research the effectiveness of any program they're considering.
When an online class is noted as being synchronous, this means all learning takes place at the same time regardless of where students are located. More similar to a traditional classroom, this type of class requires students and their instructors meet online for class meetings – usually conducted via a webinar with chat-based discussions.
Students enrolled in asynchronous courses watch pre-recorded lectures and complete assignments or homework on their own time. This option is particularly popular with adult online learners as it allows them to fit education into their already-busy personal and professional lives.
MOOCs: Online Schools for a New Millennium
Founded by Harvard University and MIT in 2012.
- Terrorism & Counterterrorism
- International Economics & Trade
- the Rise of Superheroes and Their Impact on Pop Culture
- Western Civilization
- Management Accounting
Credentials offered
College credit offered?
Yes, for some courses.
Some courses are free, others are offered for a cost
Users have access to taped lectures and materials directly from Yale University campus courses and instructors.
- African American History
- Financial Theory
- the Moral Foundation of Politics
- Fundamentals of Physics
- Game Theory
Credentials offered
College credit offered?
All MIT course content, including video lectures, lecture notes, online textbooks and interactive simulations, is made available to learners throughout the world on a permanent basis.
- Thermal Energy
- Structural Mechanics
- Developmental Biology
- Music of India
- Entrepreneurial Finance
Credentials offered
College credit offered?
Students have access to activities, simulations and virtual labs, along with feedback and self-assessment tools.
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Engineering Statistics
- Elementary Spanish
- Health Information Technology
- Visual Design
Credentials offered
College credit offered?
Free, or a small fee
Partnered with over 100 schools, including Rutgers, George Washington University, Stanford and Duke to offer over 1,800 courses.
- Algorithms: Design & Analysis
- Grammar & Punctuation
- Software Program Management
- Robotics
- TESOL Certification
Credentials offered
College credit offered?
Mostly free, some fee-based certification programs
FutureLearn has partnered with learning institutions all over the world, including University of Glasgow, University of Cape Town and University of Auckland. Most courses are six to ten weeks long, with a few two- and three-week courses available as well.
- Bioprinting: 3D Printing Body Parts
- Challenging Wealth and Income Inequality
- Forensic Science & Criminal Justice
- Innovation: The Fashion Industry
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
Credentials offered
Yes, certificates
College credit offered?
Some, with partner institutions
Courses are free, certificates are issued for a nominal fee
Pairs with Silicon Valley companies such as Google, Facebook and Salesforce to offer "nanodegree" programs and credentials via online courses and projects.
- Android Basics
- Front-End Web Developer
- iOS Developer
- Get Your Startup Started
- Artificial Intelligence
Credentials offered
Nanodegree, Master's degree
College credit offered?
Yes, for the master's degree in computer science offered in conjunction with Georgia Tech and AT&T
Some courses are free, nanodegrees are tuition-based, with a 50% tuition refund for programs completed in under 12 months.
Stanford University offers online education programs in partnership with several of the school's departments. These courses are taught by Stanford instructors.
- Building Business Models
- Adventures in Writing
- Child Nutrition & Cooking
- Probabilities & Statistics
- Continuing Medical Education Credits
Credentials offered
College credit offered?
Some, but application and fee required
Some courses are free, for-credit and CME courses are fee-based.
The OEC has partnered with schools, individuals and sponsor organizations to make education open to everyone, everywhere. This is achieved by offering open textbooks, webinars, courses and more.
- Elementary Spanish
- White Collar & Corporate Crime
- Intro to Logic
- Calculus
- Hydrofoils & Propellers
Credentials offered
College credit offered?
This U.K.-based online learning organization offers students the opportunity to take courses for free or enroll in complete tuition-based degree and certificate programs.
- Writing What You Know
- Environmental Management & Technology
- Managing Virtual Project Teams
- International Development
- The Value of Coffee
Credentials offered
Certificates, bachelor's degrees
College credit offered?
Free for openware courses, degree courses are tuition-based
Offers a variety of learning experiences from independent instructors and sponsoring institutions that Arizona State University, Boston University, Utah State University and dozens more.
- Introduction to Analytics
- Science of Relationships
- Sports Concussion Education
- Biobased Economy
- Project Management for Business Professionals
Credentials offered
Certificates for some courses
College credit offered?
Free for most courses, nominal fee for others
Unlike online classes which typically number about the same as a campus-based course, MOOCs bring together thousands of students from across the world to provide a vast array of commentary and world views.
Online courses use evaluations and accreditation as an orientation toward success, whereas MOOCs are more concerned with instilling skills related to the process of learning.
Online classes are delivered through a learning management system that allows for review of content, webinars and forum-based discussions. Conversely, MOOCs are open-platforms that encourage the sharing of ideas and materials across other platforms (e.g. social media) to create a more robust learning experience.
For non-degree seeking students, both online classes and MOOCs can lead to a certificate. For a small fee, MOOC participants can pay to have their classes count toward a certification similar to those provided by a university.
While it's still premature to say that the future of degrees is MOOCs, Georgia Tech now offers a master's in computer science taught fully via open online platform.
Like an asynchronous online class, disciplined and self-directed students get the most out of a MOOC experience.
No matter their location, students in both online classes and MOOCs can enjoy the benefits of learning so long as they have a computer with up-to-date software and an internet connection.
MOOCs burst onto the digital education scene in the late 2000s with exciting promises for greater access to learning; however, many students lamented that there was no way to earn college credit from all the hard work they put into them. While using MOOCs toward a degree remains limited, a number of online schools have started looking at ways to reward students and help them get a leg-up on their college educations.
Excelsior College is one example of an online institution that allows students to complete MOOCs and then evaluates them through their credit by examination program via a partnership with Edevate. If a student is able to pass a proficiency exam on the subject matter of the MOOC, it counts as credit.
Creating the first opportunity to earn freshman-level credits, in 2015 Arizona State University and edX joined together to create the Global Freshman Academy. This innovative program allows students to complete enough courses to satisfy freshman requirements. Students pay $49/course to enroll in the verified track. If they want to receive college credit for the courses at Arizona State University, they pay a further $600 per course to convert them into credits, which are then transferable to any university. By organizing GFA in this way, students are essentially able to "try before they buy" and see if they enjoy the coursework before paying for it.
The Different Levels of Online Schools
Online schools were predominately found in the higher education arena throughout the early 2000s; however, virtual classrooms are now popular options for learners at every academic level. The following section looks at a few of the common characteristics of each phase of learning and highlights some of the common questions students and their families may have about this style of learning.
There are many reasons parents choose to send their k-6 children to a virtual school, but for this age group the most common reasons include if the child is academically advanced or struggling with materials. For the former, students who have already learned topics commonly taught in kindergarten can move to move advanced topics, while students who need a bit more one-to-one instruction benefit from the specialized attention online teachers are able to provide alongside support from their families.
In addition to the types of students outlined in the previous section, virtual middle school is ideal for students seeking a safe and encouraging environment who may have encountered bullies or social problems at their last school. It is also a great choice for students who were previously homeschooled and looking to transition to more independent learning with the help of a qualified instructor.
The profile of an online high school student is often as varied as the students themselves, but there are a few common reasons they may choose this route. It's a popular option for students with outside interests and passions – such as sports or creative pursuits – to devote themselves more fully to these activities while keeping up with schoolwork. It's also a great option for troubled students who may have found themselves visiting the principal's office too much in their traditional high school. Children of military parents who may find themselves moving frequently also enjoy this style of learning as it provides some sense of continuity.
There are countless reasons a student may choose to complete their degree online, ranging from those who want the flexibility of a virtual classroom to others who find online programs are often less expensive than campus-based programs. It's a popular option for working adults juggling professional and family responsibilities, but many recent high-school graduates also opt for online learning as it allows them to work or travel while taking classes.
The curriculum mirrors options available at traditional schools but often includes more variety and individualized lesson plans. Courses include art, history, language arts/English, math, music, science and world languages. Screen time is kept to a minimum in the early years, with many assignments and reading tasks being completed as they would at a brick-and-mortar school. Students typically spend about five hours per day on their schoolwork, but parents are encouraged to incorporate the same types of activities they would experience traditionally, including field trips and sports.
Students in virtual middle schools cover much of the same course material as their campus-based peers, but often to more depth and with a broader range of electives available. In addition to covering topics like math, science, social sciences, language arts/English, health, and technology, gifted and motivated students also have the opportunity to take high school courses that count for credit. Electives range from Mandarin to entrepreneurship with countless options to cultivate a student's emerging interests.
Curriculums at virtual high schools include core and elective coursework, Honors/AP classes, and the option to complete college-level courses for credit. Electives are truly expansive, with options including 3D printing, accounting, business law, homeland security, engineering and even the option to complete an internship. Students are expected to show discipline and responsibility, although school counselors are always there to walk alongside students, help them create a plan of study, and map out their path to college.
With advancements in technology and the global expansion of online learning, chances are you can find a university that offers any program imaginable online. While some degrees such as history or business naturally fit the online environment better than those in nursing or fine arts, educators and administrators have found innovative ways to translate these programs into virtual classrooms. The only thing to keep in mind is that some may require internships or practicums, but these can be completed at an approved facility near the student.
Depending on the school, real-time learning is often paired with anytime learning so that students have a more flexible schedule while also having opportunities to learn and work on new skills face-to-face with their teachers. Some schools offer meet-ups or campus visits for local students, but these typically aren't required. Because all public virtual schools must follow and meet state standards, American students living abroad must enroll in private online schools.
Online learning at the middle school level is largely taught in an asynchronous format and depends on the student having a certain level of discipline and self-direction to be successful. Screen time increases at this stage to coincide with more refined use of technology, but offline assignments, projects, and required reading are still essential to the curriculum. Most schools don't require campus visits, but students who live close to the school or other students may choose to be more engaged offline. Students are largely able to complete assignments in their own time, but teachers do check in frequently to ensure they aren't falling behind.
The majority of virtual high schools operate on the principal that students at this level should be self-starters who are able to motivate themselves as it better prepares them for the rigors of college. For this reason, classes are mainly taught in an asynchronous format and mandatory visits to campus are rare. There may, however, be a requirement for students to take proctored exams or hand in large assignments to an affiliate school. Depending on the type of school chosen, students who wish to may be able to complete a blended style of learning whereby they take both online and in-person classes.
Students considering an online degree often wonder how similar their experiences will be to those of their peers studying on campus. While the delivery of material is noticeably different, the content of online courses is the same as what is being taught in a classroom. The vast majority of institutions also provide graduates with diplomas that are identical to those given to traditional students and transcripts don't reflect the format in which a student earned their degree. It's up to the student whether or not they want to be active on campus – lots of schools offer blended degrees for students who want some flexibility but also want to get to know their classmates and professors in person.
Many virtual schools are considered public, meaning these institutions are funded by the state and are free for parents. Private institutions often have fee structures that are similar to brick-and-mortar schools, if not a bit cheaper. One of the concerns for parents of this age group is how to sustain the attention and interests without the variety that comes from a traditional classroom. Virtual schools have answered these questions by encouraging parents to be "Learning Coaches," or active participants in their child's education. One parent typically stays home with the child in the early years and is encouraged to help facilitate learning by encouraging crafts, outings, socialization with other children, and physical exercise. As students progress through grades, they become more independent, self-directed learners.
As with all public education, virtual middle schools operating in this arena are free for parents. Meanwhile, private schools set their own fees which vary across institutions. At the middle school level, many virtual schools begin offering clubs and student organization to help encourage socialization and informal student interactions. Some of these may include the National Junior Honor Society, school newspaper, robotics club, poetry slams, leadership club, debate, or gaming and technology.
As always, virtual programs that operate as a public school are free to all students. Private online high schools are a growing market and tuition for these institutions varies. Most high school programs suggest students allocate approximately four hours per day for direct instruction, with additional time for completing homework, writing papers, studying, or taking part in extracurricular activities. Online high schools often provide a range of virtual activities and clubs, but also encourage opportunities for face-to-face social interaction with peers in the form of sports, creative pursuits, music groups, or even an internship or part-time job.
While prices vary at each university, many offer discounted tuition rates to distance learners. Online students often need to pay small technology fees and sometimes purchase textbooks, but they save tremendously on things like room and board, transportation, and personal expenses incurred by students living at college. Aside from lower costs, students also benefit from the flexibility of an online degree. They'll need to keep up with due dates and deadlines like any other student, but they're able to schedule work around existing responsibilities and don't have to build their schedules around set class times.
Traditional & Online Schools: Weighing the Differences
These days, the vast majority of online classes are offered asynchronously to help busy students complete studies on their own time. But this also means they need to be independent, self-starters since they won't have teachers expecting them in class.
Classes are held at specific times, often multiple times per week. Assignments can usually be emailed, but most students also need to take exams in person.
On average, online programs tend to cost less in tuition although most require students to pay a small technology fee each semester. K-12 students attending public virtual schools complete their studies for free.
In addition to often higher tuition rates, traditional students also need to consider the cost of housing, transportation, meal plans, textbooks, and other campus-based fees.
Online students have many opportunities to join virtual clubs and organizations provided by their school, in addition to finding local activities such as intermural teams, book clubs, or musical groups to join.
Socialization tends to be easier to harness on campus since students are surrounded by their peers on a daily basis. Common avenues include class study groups, dorm gatherings, lunch or dinner hangouts, or student clubs and organizations.
Students who choose nonprofit colleges and universities with proper accreditation need not worry about respectability. They should, however, find out if online classes are taught by the same professors leading on-campus classes and if the degrees they receive are identical to those given to their campus-based peers.
Since the majority of virtual schools are organized via the public school system, respectability tends to be less a cause for concern.
Similar to online programs, students in a traditional setting need to do their homework to ensure the college they choose is properly accredited and well-regarded in academic and professional arenas.
Families considering private schools should research these institutions extensively to learn how graduates fare, average GPAs, available extracurriculars, and the how current/past parents feel about the school.
Online degree programs can be completed from wherever a student has a computer and an internet connection, but K-12 students in public virtual schools must find a program that operates in their place of residence to meet state requirements of education.
Students at traditional colleges need to be on campus to take classes, therefore location matters greatly. Students must also think about in-state vs out-of-state tuition if they're considering a public institution.
The public school a child attends is dictated by location, but private schools often provide more leeway.
After reading so much about the spectrum of options available in secondary and postsecondary education, some students and their families may be wondering which institutions are leading the charge when it comes to providing innovative and engaging programs.
As one of the first online options for elementary, middle, and high school learning, k12.com has been providing education solutions since 1999. Highlights include:
Provides a free curriculum utilized by online public schools throughout the U.S. while also allowing families to buy courses if online schools aren't in their state.
Focuses on providing individualized, one-to-one teaching so instructors get to know how each student learns best.
Connections Academy is an online provider of K-12 education via both public and private schools. The academy strives to encourage parents to be active learning coaches in their children's educations.
In recent years, graduates of Connections Academy have been accepted to Harvard, Yale, UCLA, University of Pennsylvania, Vanderbilt, and Johns Hopkins, according to the Connections Academy website.
Also offers International Connections Academy for expats living around the world.
Penn State began offering online courses in 1998; since that time, their list of available degrees has grown to more than 120 at both undergraduate and graduate levels, with hundreds of individual courses available. As of 2016, more than 10,000 students are currently completing their degrees online via World Campus.
Courses are taught in an asynchronous format by some of the same professors leading campus-based classrooms.
The school has the largest alumni network of any higher education institution in America.
Provided via the Office of Distance Education, FSU offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and post-master's degree programs fully online. FSU is home to more than 42,000 students taking classes from one of its 16 colleges.
Undergraduate offerings are provided as degree completion programs and require students to have 60 hours of transferable credit at the time of matriculation.
A number programs combining bachelor's and master's degrees are offered at an accelerated pace.
Expert Advice on Online Schools
Dr. Michael E. Ricco, MBA, DBA, is the Program Coordinator for the undergraduate business management and marketing programs offered by Colorado State University's Global Campus. He also teaches undergraduate and MBA courses and serves as a career coach for online students.
QIf a student is considering an online degree, what do they need to prepare themselves for before starting the process?
A lot of new students underestimate the rigor and workload of these programs. You really need to invest yourself in learning by the process by building upon what is learned in courses or combining with learning on the job. Students should seek to co-create their educations rather than simply receiving them. The "seekers and creators" are the winners in online higher education.
QAre there qualities that make one student a better option for online learning than another?
The most successful online student attributes include an inner drive to achieve, alongside effective time management, the ability to self-motivate, and effective prioritization. Great students reassess their priorities to help themselves success. They're really great at figuring out what their time wasters are and eliminating them.
QWhat advice do you have for students considering online education who have other responsibilities in their lives?
Nearly all online students are juggling work, family/personal lives, and formal education responsibilities at the same time. Time management is critical and should be addressed up front with a plan and method to manage that plan. They should make sure to allocate proper lead times to minimize deadline stress and establish benchmarks during the process, leaving a cushion of time for adjustment. They also need to remember why they are seeking an education when times get tough. What are your medium and long-term goals, and how can you optimize your education to achieve those goals? Remember, education is an informed path, not the destination itself.
Tim Lauterwasser has been a Social Studies teacher in Florida for more than 15 years, and has been with Florida Virtual School (FLVS) for more than five of those. Currently, Lauterwasser is a lead instructor for the U.S. History Department, has been heavily involved in the instruction of newly hired teachers, and has been awarded with the honor of 2017 FLVS District Teacher of the Year. His personal philosophy on education revolves around differentiation of instruction for individual students, growth mindset theory, and that all decisions made in a classroom should begin and end with student achievement at the forefront.
QWhat are some of the most common misconceptions parents/students have about online K-12 educations?
We are often asked about rigor and content. Florida Virtual School (FLVS) courses are designed to provide the rigor necessary to ensure college and career readiness. Our courses are built on the foundation of national and state standards, feature online and offline experiences to drive content mastery, and include real-world experiences through engaging and interactive content.
Additionally, taking an online course isn't just about learning how to use a computer. It helps build critical soft skills such as time management, sustaining effort, acting honestly, using appropriate online behavior, and effectively collaborating with others in a virtual setting. These non-academic skills are important not only for college but also for the workforce
QIs there a certain "type" of student that's best suited to this style of learning?
FLVS is a statewide public school district that serves Kindergarten through 12th grade public, private, and homeschool students. Virtual learning is for any student looking to take a course for any reason. Students may take courses to make up or retake a credit, accelerate to graduate on time or to get ahead. They may take a course not offered at their traditional school, like a Career & Technical Education course or an Advanced Placement course. Students may need an NCAA-approved course, or they may want to balance extracurricular activities. Other students may just prefer to learn online.
QWhat tips would you give to a student who has been enrolled in a traditional school but is transitioning to online learning?
To maximize the experience of virtual schooling, it's important for students and parents to maintain frequent communication with their teacher. In any educational format, a student should be prepared to spend adequate time on his/her coursework each week to ensure comprehension. The dedicated teachers at FLVS are not only experts in their content, but specialize in helping students and families adjust to the rigors of online learning, and are happy to be a student's greatest resource.
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Mr. Holmes directed by Bill Condon, Written by Jeffery Hatcher, starring Sir Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, Milo Parker, and Hiroyuki Sanada. Mr. Holmes chronicles a retired Sherlock Holmes (an Oscar caliber McKellen) toward the end of life living on a farm in the country tending to his bees and facing the detrition of his famous wits. Despite this, Holmes tries to recount his final case that lead to his retirement because he was unhappy with the liberties that Dr. Watson took when he had written his version of the case.
What worked in Mr. Holmes was primarily the performance of Sir Ian McKellen as the aged Sherlock Holmes. McKellen, as I had stated earlier was Oscar caliber in this film, however, because come the traditional Oscar season the lead actor gets crowded. Unfortunately, McKellen will likely be left out of the race. McKellen manages to capture how someone like Holmes would deal with slowly going senile. There are times in the film where Holmes is fighting his senility with herbal remedies and does not want to accept the fact that his wits are deteriorating. There are moments where it even appears to be frustrating him, i.e. when he is failing to recall the exact details of his final case. Aside from McKellen, the supporting cast of Linney, Parker and Sanada were also fantastic. The strength of their performances manages to make a film that could have easily been just a center piece for McKellen feel like an ensemble piece. Mr. Holmes also manages to use effectively the flashback device to tell three different stories and efficiently use them. Most films that try to tell multiple stories usually end up doing a disservice to one or both of the stories because the director does not know how to balance the various stories. In Mr. Holmes Bill Condon knows how to balance all three stories that are running throughout the film. That is because Condon manages to peel the onion and avoid giving you too much too soon. Every time the story shifts from one to the other as an audience member you are left wanting to know where that story is going. Condon manages to keep peeling the onion throughout the film, and many mystery based films that I have seen recently very quickly managed to go from peeling an onion to peeling a banana. These films are giving too much too soon. Condon, with every shift, was giving you the amount of information that was just right.
While there was not much that this film has against it, there is one thing that I felt that Condon could have elaborated. Mr. Holmes assumes that Sherlock Holmes is a real person, and Dr. Watson had chronicled the cases that he and Holmes had taken on, therefore, creating the character of Sherlock Holmes. Throughout the film, it is implied that Holmes was not happy with the liberties that Watson had taken when recounting the cases. After Watson had started writing the stories that he had begun to adapt Watson's version of Sherlock Holmes. However, this is implied through pieces of dialog between Holmes and other characters. At the end of the film, I had wanted Condon to explore how the fictional persona of Sherlock Holmes that Watson had created had impacted the real Sherlock Holmes. At the I was left wondering if the fictional persona had anything to do with the decline of Holmes' mental faculties (I think it may have) and I wanted to see that explored more.
Mr. Holmes is a fantastic film; McKellen delivers an astonishing performance as Holmes, and he worked well with the supporting cast. All three of the plot threads perfectly balance throughout the entirety of the film, an easy 4/5.


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1. The History
Shek Lo is a colonial house near Fanling (also referred to as Peter Lodge). It was built in 1925 by Mr Peter Tsui Yan Sau (1889-1980), a convert to Catholicism who was also the founder of Wah Yan College and was the first principal between 1919-1926 (pictured below):
ystsui by HughieDW, on Flickr
Tsui was the architect and contractor of his own house. Built on a piece of land calved-out of the adjacent lychee orchard, the two-storey building was a blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles. The colonial-style front porch and European big windows with shutters were complemented by a roof typical of rural Chinese mansions (a pitched roof supported on wooden purlins and battens and covered by Chinese clay tiles); Chinese interior layout; a Chinese doorway with a sliding timber gate; and a kitchen at the back with a wood-burning stove which had a huge wok. In the annex building to the right, a beautiful hardwood floor was installed upstairs to serve as a party room for the teenage sons. After the War, HKU Alumni held its first dance there when hardwood dance floor could not be found anywhere.
I found these fascinating memoirs from Paul Tsui Ka Cheung (1916-1994), fifth son of Peter Tsui Yan Sau, about the layout of the house:
It was a hybrid between what was conventional in rural China and what my father [Peter] might have personally interpreted to be the American equivalent, as he had read from many magazines he bought for reference. It was a two-storeyed square house, without much external ornamental decorations. The porch in front, was supported by columns of pillars, which gave you an impression as the White House of Washington DC might give you. As you entered, there was a fairly spacious hall, intended as Reception hall and Parlour combined, typical of a Chinese Rural Mansion. There was a dining room on the right, a staircase compartment separating the dining room from the kitchen at the rear. On the left, there was a guest room, and two additional rooms, of which one could be used as a Den, the other an extra bed room which could be used as a store room, as required. The spacious centre room on the floor immediately above, was intended as the family room. The sleeping chambers were all located upstairs. The space beneath the staircase was enclosed to be the bathroom. There was no running, piped water. A bucket was used for hot water, which would be shovelled over the body with a hand towel, in a manner not unlike the taking of a shower, for our baths. The flooring for the ground floor was of cement concrete, rendered smooth and the flooring upstairs was of hard wood laid on beams of China Fir poles.
Other notable features include the courtyard and located in the middle of the parapet of the roof, a semi-circular brick wall engraved with the characters Shek Lo.
Paul Tsui Ka Cheung went on to recall:
We moved into "Shek Lo" three days before the Chinese New Year in February, 1925 [when Paul was 9]. The house was hardly ready. The external walls were not even plastered. The scaffolding outside the house was still up. The walls inside were just finished and newly white-washed. Windows and doors however were already securely installed. There were no electricity, and we had to use kerosene [lamps] for lighting.
Due to the lack of a suitable church in the local area, Peter Tsui allowed local Catholics to hold Catholic Mass at Shek Lo. However, in 1930 Tsui took a concubine (called Chiu Ying) and the local priest had to write to the Bishop to tell him there would be scandal if they continued to use the house for Mass. The problem was solved when Tsui and his concubine moved to a new house nearby at Ma Wat village. He left Shek Lo to his wife, Chin Kang Tai, who found the acceptance of her husbands concubine difficult. In 1941 with the Japanese invasion of Hong Kong, Shek Lo was apparently trashed. After that the history of the place gets a bit sketchy. However one thing that is certain, it remained a family residence until the early 1980s when it was sold by the executors of Peter Tsui's estate on his death.
Shek Lo circa 1950:
Shek Lo 1950s by HughieDW, on Flickr
Today the building is in desperate need of repair and restoration, having sat abandoned since the late 80s. It was, until recently, open access with the land in front maintained clear. However in the Summer of 2014 a fence was built around Shek Lo and its main entrance had been under renovation. This now appears to have halted and the property is now being rapidly enveloped in woodland undergrowth. Apparently Shek Lo is Grade II listed.
2. The Explore
Shek Lo is one of my favourite locations in HK and perhaps anywhere in the world. I first cast eyes on it out of the window of my sister-in-law's flat in Fanling, back in 2003. I first explored in properly back in August 2015 then revisited in August 2017. Needing no excuse to keep up the two-year cycle I went back this August. The place hasnt changed much in two years. The fauna has advanced and my original entry point shifted to a slightly different spot. The light was the best I've had over the three visits so I managed to get the best set of photos, to date, of this magical place. Plus, for the first time, I discovered the "red room" on the ground floor of the right hand wing.
3. The Pictures
A few externals:
Shek Lo 02 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img2454 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img2453 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Shek Lo 01 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Shek Lo 03 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img2443 by HughieDW, on Flickr
In we go:
Shek Lo 07 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Old mah-jong table:
img2411 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Hi-Tec security:
Shek Lo 05 by HughieDW, on Flickr
More dusty old wooden furniture:
Shek Lo 06 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Shek Lo 04 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Roof in the main part is reasonably OK:
Shek Lo 12 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Shek Lo 11 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Up-stairs walk way:
Shek Lo 10 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Shek Lo 09 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img2422 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Nice vista from the balcony:
img2418 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Not too sure what this is a reference to?
Shek Lo 22 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Broken table legs:
Shek Lo 21 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Shek Lo 20 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Creepers at the window:
Shek Lo 19 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Didn't see the red rood on my previous two visits:
img2431 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img2434 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Shek Lo 18 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Shek Lo 17 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Creepers at the window 2:
Shek Lo 16 by HughieDW, on Flickr
Tree at the window :
Shek Lo 15 by HughieDW, on Flickr


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Steve Madden has taken over the large corner space at 100/102 Rivington Street (at Ludlow), where he should be opening shop very soon. We hear he is paying around $18,000 in rent per month. Shit, does this mean our favorite vintage store will soon become a WaMu?
There's also speculation that part of his motivation for invading the LES is to fuck with Dolce Vita, on Ludlow, which was started by ex-Madden employees. Apparently, he has sworn to move in wherever they do for spite.
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EDITOR'S COMMENT: Life is proving just one drama after another...
PUBLISHED: 18:24 20 May 2009 | UPDATED: 10:43 23 August 2010
ONE of our reactions to the current state of political and economical meltdown is to turn, as our ancestors did, to the theatre. Some surveys suggest venues hosting live entertainment today are becoming like churches. Each night and theatres all over the
ONE of our reactions to the current state of political and economical meltdown is to turn, as our ancestors did, to the theatre.
Some surveys suggest venues hosting live entertainment today are becoming like churches. Each night and theatres all over the land are welcoming in bewildered congregations one and all as we scrabble to unite in our escape from the mire of strife which frustrates and faces us each day.
Greedy MPs, the recession, moral decline, war, poverty . . . it's hardly a surprise there's a rise in our need for anything dramatic or satirical to ring out from our stages. Show us some relief then please Sirs Ian and Michael, Dames Judi, Maggie, Helen and all the rest of you prize theatricals of our age.
See the queues then lining up to see McKellan, Patrick Stewart, Simon Callow and Ronald Pickup starring in Waiting for Godot at The Theatre Royal, Haymarket, at the moment.
It's also proving difficult securing tickets to see Dame Helen Mirren in the Greek drama, Phedre at The National Theatre, next month - such is the popularity of all things dramatic which prove so much bigger and more inspiring than our troubled country.
It's like we need reassuring how past generations survived and accommodated bleak situations, and depending on the dramatist we want to see acted before us, we'd like some stealthy advice on how to get by if times get even grimmer. Never was there a more important moment in British history than to know the value of character building - something any good actor and/or survivor needs to develop in spades.
Think of all those young people yet to be born who might say to us one day: "What did you do during the political and economic crisis of 2009, Great-Aunty?"
Swearing of course isn't good in front of kids but there's always that old quote of Churchill's to blast at them in reply as it is what most of us are doing anyway today and that's to "KBO - Keep B*ggering On!" that's what we can do, and that's what most of us are trying to do. (Even though the advice comes from Britain's most famous politician who got through a few boxes of cigars on his expenses no doubt?!)
We can thank today's politicians though for driving us to see Shakespeare's Hamlet again. So disillusioned are we with our parliament we can see how anger and self doubt, as the Prince of Denmark discovered, can get so dangerously rolled into one big tortuous adventure for the soul?
For those of us wanting to feel inspired against all odds I recommend a dose of Henry V. And if it's not on stage at a venue near you then there's always the DVD starring Ken Branagh as the noble Prince Harry having his amazing, blood, sweat, tears and sword raising day at Agincourt.
It's pretty awe inspiring to appreciate Shakespeare's patriotism via this play. To accommodate his illumination of the integrity and courage of Henry's tough old army of Englishmen as they defeated the much larger French army with willpower and guts, is highly recommended as a lesson in spirit in during our own struggle to survive.
I'm not saying starve yourself, live in the woods, wear a blanket, carry an axe and have a problem with dental hygiene because in 2009 there's little chance Prince Charles will do a Henry and gallop through the woods in chainmail, and offer you a gold sovereign to attack anyone from over the Channel who's a dab hand with a bow and arrow with an appetite for snails.
But we can understand why William Shakespeare is the world's greatest ever dramatist and it kind of helps.
If we want to witness humanity tried and tested with every single crisis it has had bestowed upon it then Will is our man. And, of course, an Englishman at that. Despite our anger at our MPs it's still ok to remember the rest of us are living in a decent moral universe.
When on BBC Radio Four's Desert Island Discs and asked what he thought the definition of England actually was, the octogenarian actor Peter Sallis (Last of the Summer Wine and voice of Wallace from Wallace and Gromit) said England to him was "about being secure." He also thought we were an eccentric breed of people and reckoned he himself could be on the fringes of being certified at times!?
Can we take heart at this? Is this the best way forward then to come through the current dramas with a determination in a style all of our own as suggested by this actor? Seems so and most of us are adopting this attitude anyway and we still pay our own rents and mortgages and fund our own loo roll bills too.
Another famous personage of more than 80 years old who should be mentioned at this point is HM The Queen who summoned the prime minister to Buckingham Palace for a debate about the moral crisis now facing our parliament.
Our sovereign realises our house then is definitely not in order and the reality of that has become so great she's had to take a stand and question Mr Brown's authority. Now might be the time for HM to commission a new play to act as a morale booster for her bewildered subjects? Today is proving a dramatic time for all of us.
If you're craving for Shakespeare now then funnily enough All's Wells That Ends Well is at The National Theatre at the moment in the Olivier. See - www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
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How did you start boxing and what age did you start going to a gym?
My dad was a big fanatic of the sport, so one day He decided to take me and my best friend at the time. Then he later went to the military and I kept going. Started when I was 9 and first competition was at 10
Could you give the readers an Insight into turbulent young life as a child?
As a kid I was the youngest of two boys everything was normal until I was around 7ish my parents started having marriage issues. My parents got divorced when I was eight, that was the worst thing that could of happened to me at that time. I thought I started getting rebellious and started acting out. It went on for about 2 years I started looking up to my older brother, which at the time he was a drug dealer. So I started selling drugs and smoking weed at 9 years of age. I was going nowhere fast.
For our readers that don't know what was your record as an amateur?
As an amateur I was 97-7
Were there any occasions during your time on the amateurs that made a significant impact on you?
Well in the year 2000 I went to the eastern trials I won it. Then I went to the boxoffs in Florida I won my first to fights. But then my third bout I jammed my thumb so bad. I not only lost but didn't past my physical for the first fight in the losers bracket. But that's when I realized I can do something. I didn't have power but my boxing abilities awesome.
As an amateur was it always your dream to turn professional?
I really didn't think about turning pro at no point. I was doing it because I got to travel for and meet people from different states. I found it pretty cool.
Was it tough to turn full time? Finding time between work, paying the bills etc
A fighter once told try to make a statement in boxing before you start a family and he was right, lol but I didn't listen. So the hardest part for me was leaving to camp and not able to see my family for a long period of time. That was the hardest thing to deal with.
What would you say are the major differences between amateur and professional boxing? And did you have to change the way you trained when you turned professional?
The biggest transition I think is no head gear and smaller gloves. But at the same time it was good not wearing a headgear because I could see better. My style remained the same, because I was a boxer not really a slugger I would say. I wasn't a big puncher
Any fighters from past and present that inspire you, if so who and why?
I would say Hagler and Tito Trinidad. Hagler's style was something I loved studying, his aggressiveness and being able to not really get hit flush while being right in your face. Then Trinidad when I met him, he was one of the coolest guys I ever met in my life. The way he treated his fans, it truly inspired me and I was like I want to be like him when I get older. He was awesome..
What ranks as your proudest moment in the sport?
My proudest moment I would say winning the world title. I was a last minute replacement 2 weeks' notice here I am in the gym they called and asked we you like to fight for a world title, I was like are you kidding me heck yea when and where. Then the reply was it's in 2 weeks in his home town. Me being 24 from Brooklyn I said let's go I'm all in and me and my team went took care of business in front of over 6k fans booing me but I didn't care. That was the biggest day of my life as a professional in any sport your dream is to compete for a world championship, not to many fighters get to accomplish that. I wasn't supposed to win but hey it's nothing new. I was a underdog then and I remain a underdog now. I love it, I'm a competitive person. I been through alot in boxing but I wouldn't change it for nothing in the world.
In the professional ranks you have faced a who's who of opponents (Mosley, Berto, Ortiz, Khan, Hatton, Thurman) who has been your hardest opponent so far and why?
Oh man they were all tough in their own right. Some fights I had time to train some fights I Didn't, some I didn't train the way I was supposed to but hey I lived and I learned the hard way.
Several years ago you had a prolonged absence from the ring and overcame alcohol addiction and even thought about committing suicide?
Yes I was truly in the darkest place in my life. I couldn't understand it, I had everything the world can offer but yet I was Still empty n and depressed. So I started partying more drinking, smoking weed taking ecstasy pills. I was pulling always from everything that matter to me, my kids my wife and the thing that I grew to love boxing and thought of taking my life several times. It was one of the worst feeling anyone can feel. One night I couldn't take it anymore and I cried out to God and asked Him, God if you can change my life, I will give my life to You and the following day I truly woke up a different person. I was like God you delivered and heard my cry so now it was my turn to deliver and here I am 4 years later still having a intimate relationship with God. I wouldn't change it for nothing in tfhe world.
What are your hopes for the rest of 2017 & 2018?
Man well 2017 is almost done I'm still recovery from a ruptured bicep tendon, still rehabbing it. So 2018 is the year to come back strong and make some noise. I still got a lot in the tank so I'm eager to get back in the ring, but want to be 110 % before I do so.
If you could talk to a young Luis Collazo what would you say to him?
Oh man follower your heart don't only dream, live it out. I truly believe we all have warrior in us, a lot of times people paralyze your goals or dream by saying you can't do this or that. It's a lie we can do all things through Christ who strengthen us. As long you they believe in themselves it doesn't matter who don't or does believe. Belief starts with oneself. Shoot for the heavens.
Who is Luis Collazo outside of boxing?
I'm a low key individual I speak to everyone that I come across. I am no better than anyone, I try to shed light where ever I go. I got to remain humble and grounded, i know where I came from and at any moment I can go back. I treat others like I will like to be treated in return
Any plans for after boxing?
Plans after boxing work with kids and encourage them to stay out of the streets and try to guide them to go the right path and finish school.
Final words or closing statements?
I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for their love and support through the years. I'm forever grateful I wouldn't be where I'm at today without them coming out and supporting the game of boxing. Blessings Always to all God's Way.


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Cammish extends Dynamics Honda BTCC deal
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Cammish has tasted success this year with a race win at Thruxton in August and has added to 10 other podium finishes to that tally.
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Steve Neal, the owner of Team Dynamics, said: "Dan has had a steep learning curve coming into this series, it is a lot more physical than what he was used to, but he has learnt quickly and is now proving himself to be a shining light in the championship.
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So here I am discussing and taking you through a topic that a lot of people don't want to talk about, the menstrual cycle.
EP#2 Does your period affect your performance at the gym?
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Whither the state? Should we await creative destruction in Europe and are there lessons for healthcare?
25 September 2011
Vito Tanzi's book on the modern state "Government versus Markets" is a mine of fresh perspectives. His subtle challenging of the ability of governments to intervene in market failure is thoughtful — when is market failure simply an excuse for hyperactive civil servants to do something, rather than clear evidence of a problem? And not to speak of motives as we are familiar with the 'rent-seeking' behaviour of public bodies/officials which can frustrate efforts to streamline and prioritise public services.
European governments are today the cause of considerable global anxiety with their bloated state bureaucracies, high levels of taxation and disincentivised, but pampered (subsidised) industries. It is instructive to reflect that a large component of state debt arises from their healthcare sectors; that much Greek debt lies in the capital funding of hospital construction, and that rising taxes in France are designed to protect social welfare and health benefits through the regressive social charges (contribution, in French).
Tanzi also challenges the scale of modern governments, as a percentage of the economy. An article by Neil Reynolds, writing in Toronto's Globe and Mail started the discussion. (lead article here) A subsequent article in The Globe and Mail listed the following countries as a short list of small state sector countries: (specific reference here):
Hong Kong: Population: 7.1 million. GDP: $302-billion (U.S.). Per-capita GDP: $42,748. Unemployment: 5.3 per cent. Inflation: 0.5 per cent. Five-year compound average growth rate: 3.1 per cent. Percentage of GDP spent by the state: 18.6 per cent.
Singapore: Population: 4.8 million. GDP: $240-billion. Per-capita GDP: $50,523. Unemployment: 3.0 per cent. Inflation: 0.2 per cent. Five-year compound annual growth rate: 4 per cent. Percentage of GDP spent by the state: 17.2 per cent. Singapore requires its citizens to buy their own health and employment insurance – a requirement that has produced an exceptionally high level of savings and one of the richest countries on Earth.
Chile: Population: 17 million. GDP: $243-billion. Per-capita GDP: $14,341. Unemployment: 10.8 per cent. Inflation: 1.7 per cent. Five-year compound annual growth rate: 2.8 per cent. Percentage of GDP spent by the state: 21.1 per cent.
Costa Rica: Population: 4.6 million. GDP: $35-billion. Per-capita GDP: $11,579 (the highest in the country's Central American neighbourhood). Unemployment: 7.8 per cent. Inflation: 5.8 per cent. Five-year compound annual growth rate: 4.5 per cent. Percentage of GDP spent by the state: 20.9 per cent. (Costa Rica is running a deficit these days – keeping tax revenue as a percentage of GDP to 15 per cent.)
Taiwan: Population: 23.1 million. GDP: $736-billion. Per-capita GDP: $31,834. Unemployment: 5.9 per cent. Inflation: 0.9 per cent. Five-year compound annual growth rate: 2.5 per cent. Percentage of GDP spent by the state: 18.5 per cent.
Now, returning to healthcare, these countries also tend toward healthcare systems that are not social insurance or national taxation based, but are what some authors (see S-Y Lee and C-B Chun, The National Health Insurance system as one type of new typology: the case of South Korea and Taiwan. Health Policy 2008 Jan;85(1):105-13. Epub 2007 Aug 20. Abstract here) are called "national health insurance systems", characterised by a large government interest through establishing rules and standards, but mainly private delivery, with high co-payments, consideration patient choice, and rising levels of investment. These emerging successful, small state sector economies may also be inventing an affordable and sustainable healthcare system, which could be explored in more detail in European countries as they grapple with public debt. The current financial crisis in Europe, entails the need for root and branch reform of the largest elements of public expenditure — health and social care, university funding, etc. — along with venting the gaseous expansion of the regulatory state.
It will be difficult for European-level policymakers to engage in sensible policies when key drivers of cost are driven at the member state level. An obvious example is Spain, where the debt resides at the regional level, but the policy tools for that debt are owned by the national government. To illustrate, Castille La-Mancha can't pay the pharmacists for drugs, so pharmacists are asking patients to pay cash. (article here: scroll down to find the specific reference).
Having 19th century sized governments, does not entail having 19th century healthcare.
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The NHS is to extend its use of chemotherapy beyond cancer patients, and to teenagers who listen to unrelentingly poor music and wear excessive amounts of black cosmetics.
These so-called "Emos" have been classed as a health and safety risk by the government, who are concerned about members of the public tripping over their unnecessarily baggy apparel, and potentially being prodded by an ill-advised lip piercing.
It is believed that by bombarding them with high levels of chemicals, it will be possible to kill off some of them, and leave the rest too sick to offend the wider community with their shambling nonsense.
The Home Office released a statement:
"We have tolerated these 'Emo' children long enough; nobody should be forced to listen to Bullet for My Valentine every time they simply walk within hearing distance of a public bus stop.
We recognise that these children are angry at their parents for some perceived slight or other - but not being allowed out past 8pm on a school night is not a good enough excuse for being such insufferable bell-ends.
Our new CHEMO FOR EMOS, or EMOTHERAPY, plan will help give these children something to really complain about. Then at least they will have some justification for being so bloody miserable."
Early tests have proved encouraging, but have had the undesired effect of seeing a huge slump in the black hair-dye market. However, freshly-bald emo test subjects have taken to colouring-in improbable fringes using black marker pens - which have now skyrocketed in price due to demand and currently retail at £79.99.
Researchers are also looking into a possible parallel course of therapy, provisionally called Electro-Goth Treatment (EGT).