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With a combined 14 million albums and singles sold worldwide, Trey also has a host of Grammy nominations under his belt. We know you can't wait to see this chart-topper do his thing.
Um, did we mention he likes to perform shirtless? #cantwait
In case Trey's performance makes you a little too hot inside the Superdome, he's ready to help you cool down, ladies. Is there a "like this 1,000 times" button we can use for this photo? Which songs are you most looking forward to hearing him perform at ESSENCE Festival?
Ladies, gorgeous crooner Maxwell is on the lineup too. (As if you didn't already know.) The smooth soul singer has plans to serenade festivalgoers on the Main Stage in the Superdome on Friday, July 5th at 11pm. Who's lining up first?
Maxwell's sex appeal is undeniable and his sound unforgettable. He's a mainstay on the ladies' crush lists and he never disappoints on stage.
The man can dress too! We love watching Maxwell do his thing, both on and off the stage. Which songs do you want to watch him perform at the festival? Tell us below!
We couldn't fill out the ESSENCE Festival lineup without the performer the "ladies love" most. You kow who he is. None other than rapper LL Cool J.
Catch the cool one on the main stage at the Superdome on Friday, July 5, at 8:05pm.
Click that like button if you can't ever get enough of seeing just how good Mr. Cool J looks in a tux. Whether he's hosting the Grammys or rocking the mic, we'll always love Cool James.
But before we move on, let's take a moment to admire those arms! Sigh...his body hasn't aged a bit.
What happens when three of the sexiest singers in the game team up? TGT is formed. The R&B group, made up of Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank, is coming to the Superdome Main Stage. on Sunday July 7, at 8p.m.
All of Tyrese's sweet ladies will be in the buildng to watch him take the stage with TGT. Us included!
Tyrese's mega watt smile puts us in a trance every time we see it. The second he flashes it from the Superdome Main Stage, we'll know we more than got our money's worth.
Ladies, Tank knows how to take things "Slowly," just the way you like it, and that's how you first fell for his vocal charms. Raise your hands if you can't wait to see what he and TGT are serving up on the festival stage this year.
We love everythng about this portrait of TGT members Ginuwine and Tank. This shot is just oozing with sexiness, and we sure do love them in those grey suits. Don't you?
Your ultimate 90s R&B crush can still hold his own today, with or without his shirt. Click that "like" button if you're dying to get up close and personal with Ginuwine on the Superdome Main Stage.
Guess what, girls? R&B newcomer, and Beyonce favorite, Luke James is also going to be in the building again this year.
We'll never forget the first time Luke James came into the ESSENCE office for a live performance and sang his way right into our hearts. Since then, with smash hit singles like "I Want You," he has swiftly climbed his way right to the top.
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It's winter, it's cold, and you really don't want to leave your warm bed. Unfortunately, you can't stay in bed all day, and you may even have to go outside in the awfully cold weather. How are you going to get the motivation to go outside, when you can't even find the motivation to get out of bed? Well, here are some steps that can help you get out of that warm bed, so that you can use your day to do something productive.
Get out of bed. To make this as pleasant as possible, you should put on your thickest socks, slippers and your bathrobe (It's also a good idea to wear pajamas while you're sleeping, that way you won't get cold when you wake up and have to put on your socks, slippers and bathrobe).
Pick clothes for the day.
- Underwear. If it's really cold, you should consider wearing thermal underwear. If it's not that cold, you can use the same underwear that you normally use.
- Socks. You can use the same socks as you wore when you woke up, or you can use some thinner ones if you are going to be wearing winter boots/shoes. Stockings is an option.
- T-shirt or thin sweater. Optionally you can wear a blouse or a top. The only thing you want to check, is that whatever you choose is long enough so that your stomach won't show (and thereby get cold).
- Sweater. Or maybe you want to wear a shirt or a poncho? The great thing about sweaters is that they can be used over practically anything; a t-shirt, thin sweater, blouse, top and even a shirt. A poncho can also be a good option, since they can be really warm. The only negative thing about ponchos, is that it can be too big to fit under your jacket.
- Trousers. If you're going to be wearing jeans, you should consider wearing stockings or tights under them (especially if you're going to be wearing skinny jeans). If you're going to stay at home all day you should wear something comfortable, like sweatpants.
Take a shower. We all have different routines, and preferences when it comes to showering. Some people like to shower in the morning, some like to do it in the evening, etc. One of the most important things about showering in the winter, is that you know how to keep warm after you're done. Well, first you have to take a shower. Use hot water, and make sure you have a towel ready for when you come out of the shower. Your towel should be hot and dry before use. Try putting it in the dryer right before you shower. When you're done, you should give special attention to your hair, and get it as dry as you can. If your hair is thick or long, you can use a blow dryer to get it fully dried. Alternatively to showering, you can take a hot bath. That way you'll relax you muscles, plus it is a great way to end the day.
Dance. As we all learn at school, you have to be in activity in order to burn calories. When you burn calories, you will get warm. The activity you choose to do is entirely up to you, since the important thing is not how but that you get warm. Dancing is just one of many activities you can do. If you choose dancing though, which is both fun and healthy, you should listen to upbeat music. Dance like you've never danced before, and have fun while doing it.
- You don't have to be inside in order to be in activity, there is actually even more stuff you can do outside. Before you go outside, you should check the "Pick the right outerwear" step further down.
Eat. Your body needs food in order to keep you warm.
- Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and even more so in the winter. When you eat, your stomach will convert the calories in your food into energy. Make some hot coffee, cocoa or tea, and enjoy your meal.
- Dinner is served, and what are you eating? Chicken soup! What a great choice. Not only is it warm and delicious, but it goes so well with bread or dinner rolls too.
- Supper, supper, supper. What are you going to eat for supper? It's best to keep it light, since it's the last meal of the day. Not only is tea great for breakfast, it can help you calm down after a long cold day too. You should not drink cocoa or coffee though, since sugar and caffeine will keep you awake.
Keep warm.
- If you have a radiator in your house, it should be on at all times. If you don't have a radiator, or you still think your house is cold, you should use your fireplace. Make sure to never leave the house while there is still flames inside it. If you have to leave the house you have to put out the flames first.
- If your house is just a little bit cold, you can use a blanket to keep warm.
- A great way to get your bed warm and ready for you to sleep in it, is by using hot water bottles.
- Make sure that your duvet is thick enough, so that you don't wake up freezing in the middle of the night.
- Candles can actually give warmth, plus it can make your house super cozy. Just remember, like with the fireplace, that you can never leave the house while they are still burning.
Pick the right outerwear. This is the most important step. In order to keep warm in the winter, you can't be wearing just a thin jacket and jeans. You may think that it doesn't matter what you wear, as long as you look cool, but this is not the case. You can actually freeze to death. So, what is more important; looking good, or staying warm and alive?
- Jacket. Make sure to use one that is made for the winter, not some thin summer jacket. It doesn't matter if it's a bubble jacket or a trench coat made for winter, as long as it keeps you warm.
- Shoes. High boots, low boots, boots with wool inside, converse with wool inside. Remember that it's your feet that does all the walking, but never gets to move themselves. They are just stuffed into your shoes, with no way of moving the way your arms and hands are. That's why you have to keep them warm.
- Gloves. In the winter, your hands are exposed to both extreme warmth and cold. Your hands gets really cold if you don't wear gloves, and then you have to go inside and wash them in very hot water. This is bad for your skin, and you can end up with dry hands.
- Scarf. A thick scarf can make all the difference, especially on windy days.
- Winter hat. Most of your body heat disappear from your head, so in order to "keep it inside", you have to wear something on your head.
- You can find all sorts of hats which are fashionable, and still keep you warm. And they can be affordable!
- Never drink alcoholic beverages to stay warm. Even though it makes you feel warm, your body temperature is not really getting any warmer.
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Jerry Haber's call for liberal Zionists to join the broader BDS movement is laudable for what he's attempting to do. Sadly, Haber's Zionism informs his writing in a way that largely undermines his professed goal. The current of Jewish paternalism that runs throughout the list translates into both an excessive focus on the importance of the Zionist "peace" camp in Israel, and the adoption of an infantilizing and placatory tone vis a vis the Palestinians. While that may not be a reflection of Haber's personal views, he still seems to think that these are the points that will sway the liberal Zionist.
The peace camp in Israel is mostly non-existent and ineffectual. That's because liberal Zionists can't help but be co-opted by the Israeli war camp, which correctly identifies Palestinian equal rights as the end of Jewish-ruled Israel. Any liberal Zionist who actually does agree that "the fundamental rights of the Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel to full equality" ought to be recognized by the Jewish state exists in a steadily narrowing temporal envelope. In time, those non-Jews will undo the Jewish state on their own and those liberal Zionists will have to make a binary decision; equal rights (without an overwhelming racial majority) or Jewish supremacy (i.e. Zionism). I get the sense that liberal Zionists are only capable of subscribing to the 'Jewish and democratic' meme so long as they can depend on a Jewish-majority demographic reality, which will not be the case forever. Honest liberal Zionists will recognize the unavoidable decision looming ahead. I hope brave Zionists will make that decision today.
As for the second point, Haber writes that "Palestinians should have a little naches (pleasure) after all their suffering and BDS provides them with that."
The goal of the BDS movement is not to provide the Palestinians with a little naches. Instead the BDS movement seeks to correct the effects of decades of imperial control and colonization of Palestine/Israel by Zionists. Admittedly, what that correction may entail is interpreted differently by different people. But truthfully, any Zionist who opts to join the BDS movement in order to provide Palestinians with a little pleasure is probably better off buying me a tuna sandwich and a coke.
There is another problem with Haber's naches. He notes early on that the BDS movement is a product of Palestinian leadership. He then recasts the issue so that Palestinian agency exists as a function of Zionist indulgence. 'Look, they're like Gandhi. Throw them a little naches bone.'
Haber casually dismisses the import of the Palestinian right of return to Palestinians when he writes "even if you don't recognize the right of return, you recognize the importance to the Palestinians of claiming that right."
The right of return is an inviolable and sacrosanct principle which necessarily spells out the end of the Jewish state, as such. Haber should understand that many Palestinians, me included, would prefer to march alone than march alongside anyone who does not endorse our right to return, meaning Zionists. There is a fundamental tension here: on the one hand, Palestinians aren't human (Jewish) enough to reclaim their birthrights in Israel, but they're just human enough for us to call for our compatriots to ease the boot heel pressure on their necks a little. That's like telling black people that they should have the right to property, just not in your neighborhood.
But isn't it better to find common cause with liberal Zionists on this issue? Don't we need all the allies we can get? People may disagree on this question. But I'm inclined to focus on building a movement with a solid moral foundation, rather than one which is fractured and part racist. If liberal Zionists want to disengage from the settlements for the sake of preserving their racist state they are welcome to do so. But I don't intend to endorse their racist goal or assuage their Nakba guilt by working alongside them.
There are no gradations of humanity; either we're equal, or we're adversaries. I regret framing the issue in such aggressively stark terms, but our (Palestinians and Jews) humanity is what is at stake here.
I decided to come up with my own list for why liberal Zionists should support BDS and equal rights. Like Haber's it's Jewish-centric:
1 Think of your grandchildren. Think of the embarrassment they're going to feel when they explain that their grandparents were ardent supporters of the world's last racist apartheid state. If you've ever met a white South African in their teens or twenties, then you know what I'm talking about.
2 Think of your next reception in Thailand, Bolivia, France, Britain, or basically anywhere but America, when you explain that you actually don't believe that Palestinians are somehow inferior (This one pays immediate dividends).
3 Finally, imagine what it might feel like to live in a normal country, where Rabbis don't tell you who you can marry or where you can build your hospitals, and where you don't subsidize the activities of roaming gangs of violent supremacists in the West Bank. Sounds pretty good, doesn't it?


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The global consulting firm reported that the number of deals that actually went through represented a decline on both an annual and quarterly basis.
Specifically, Q2 ended with 32 transactions completed, a 22 percent decrease from to 41 in the first quarter. The average deal value increased to $433 million, up from $253 million in Q1.
However, at the same time, analysts found that the number of deals that were announced (or at least rumored about) represented an increase.
Translation: That could mean good things on the horizon for technology companies.
Last quarter , PwC analysts found that tech M&As actually dropped abruptly to a 4-year low last quarter.
Nevertheless, they maintained a positive outlook for more robust deal activity ahead as political and economic uncertainties subside. Despite some maelstroms surrounding consumer tech IPOs, analysts also predicted better public debuts for tech companies this year.
Analysts maintained that outlook in the Q2 report, especially accrediting recent changes surrounding the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act.
Earlier in July , the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission voted 4-1 to lift a ban on advertising fundraising efforts by startups and venture capitalists ahead of going public.
Additionally, PwC reported that the volume of new pricings more than doubled quarter-over-quarter in Q2 to 15, with proceeds in excess of $2.6 billion.
Rob Fisher, PwC's U.S. technology industry deals leader, predicted further in the report that there will be more robust M&A activity in the tech space over the next two quarters.
With increased momentum among private equity buyers, significant unused corporate cash on hand, and more technology companies moving to fully embrace cloud and capture an increasing share of mobile consumers, the fundamental drivers of technology remain strong. As technology players identify new avenues to fuel growth, we anticipate the rise in proposed transactions will invigorate technology M&A for the remainder of 2013.


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Fellow Rat friends from near and far, this ones for you... THE GREAT GNAWTHERN BEER FESTIVAL Thursday 31st May - Sunday 3rd June Over 25 beers from the North Pub Quiz 3 nights of live music Rat merchandise available Fun Fact: Rats are social creatures. They live in communities, groom each other and play together. The Rat and Ratchet is the perfect gathering place for Rat Brewery fans old and new to join together for the ultimate social gathering... see you all there!
Common Folk returns to The Kings Arms, Heath Common
Set in the picturesque location of Heath Common, only a short drive from Wakefield centre, you will find a little piece of perfection. The Kings Arms, a hidden gem, is a grade II listed pub. Inside you will greeted by a delighted maze of cosy rooms & snugs lit entirly by gas lamps. Outside you are treated to the stunning countryside views of this conservation area of historic and architectural importance. Each year, starting in spring, The Kings Arms holds a series of mini festival days, filled with live acoustic music and BBQ food. This ideal setting combined with live music p.. Read more
Our Brewery Social Services You
There are many ways we like to get together for a drink; to celebrate a birthday or an engagement, before the football or rugby, on the way to a gig or just as a weekly ritual between friends or family. Social drinking is one of the world's oldest cultural traditions. There are few things we enjoy more than getting together, ordering some beers and chewing the fat while the world passes by. It's escapism in a raw and stripped back format and because Ossett Brewery possess the bare essentials you need for this; pubs, people and beer, we thought it would be a good idea to celebrate our role in.. Read more
Happy Birthday to the Black Bull, Liversedge
The Black Bull was the first pub to be opened by Ossett Brewery back in May 2003, setting a standard that became the benchmark for all its subsequent public houses, we are very excited to be celebrating our 15 year anniversary. Come and join us on Saturday 26th May and raise a glass. Hip hip hooray!
Beer Festival time at The Three Pigeons
Join us for a beer extravaganza at The Three Pigeons in Halifax. Thursday 10th - Sunday 13th May With over 20 beers, including new beers from new breweries, there will be something to tempt everybodies tastebuds. Of course it wouldn't be a beer festival without some tunes, you can dance the night away with live music from 8PM on Friday and soak up the drinks with... you guessed it, SERIOUSLY delicious pigeon pies!
Easter Sunday Pig Race
Yes you read that title correctly... This Easter Sunday, 31st March, The Black Bull in Rothwell will be hosting Family Pig Racing from 6 - 9PM There will be 8 pigs per race and 8 races in total. We know what you're thinking, pigs, in the pub, eating the furniture! We would like to reassure you that the pigs are extremely friendly, cute, fluffy... and battery operated. It will be an evening that everyone can enjoy! 50% of the proceeds will be split between Forget Me Not Children's Hospice & The Dementia Society Rothwell.
Ossett Brewery Social
Join us on Sunday 6th May from 3PM for our first Brewery Social! CASK & KEG BAR | LIVE MUSIC | BBQ FOOD | REAL CIDER Live music... At the Brewery from 3PM Acoustic solo, Micky Johnson, playing a range of music from across the decades that we all know and love Acoustic duo, Ellie Coast & Dave Pilla, playing some tasty covers with a twist At Brewers Pride from 8PM Brothers On The Slide, providing the best of soul & funk in Yorkshire KINGS YARD | LOW MILL ROAD | OSSETT | WF5 8ND (At the bottom of Healey Road) .. Read more
Congratulations to our Rat Brewery team
Big congratulations to our Rat Brewery for winning the SIBA NE REGION BRONZE in Keg Premium Strong Beers Award with the delicious RATSPUTIN. Hip Hip Hooray!
What's on at The Fox, 2018
At the Fox you are never at a loss of events to attend, with fun for the whole family, it would be rude not to...
Rat Inn-Festation returns to The Black Bull, Rothwell
Those pesky Rats are back! . . . Just kidding the only pesky thing about this Inn-Festation is deciding what beers to have! Thursday 24th | 7PM | Tickets £10 Meet The Rat Brewer Ticket Includes: 9 thirds of Rat Beer, traditional Yorkshire tapas, tasting session & talks Merchandise available to purchase Contact the venue for tickets Live Music Thursday 24th | 8PM | Chris Ferguson will be starting the festival with his acoustic stylings Friday 25th | 8.30PM - 10.30PM On The Deck | Wired will be covering the best tracks from across seven decades of music Saturday 26th | .. Read more
A Year of Celebration: announcing our 2018 Beer Festivals
Call us old fashioned, but as we go to considerable lengths to brew quality beer, we quite like people to drink it. With a pub estate now stretching to 25 establishments and a burgeoning retail trade to wholesale partners and direct deliveries, you'd think that would be enough, but no, we don't just like to brew, sell and drink beer – yep, we like the odd drop ourselves too – we like to celebrate it as well. The concept of beer festivals is nothing new of course, but the real ale revolution has seen an insatiable thirst for the gathering of like-minded souls to raise a glass t.. Read more
Rat Brewery takes on Craft Beer Rising
It's that time of year again, our sister brewery, Rat Brewery are packing up some of their finest beers and scurrying to London for the highly anticipated CRAFT BEER RISING! It is the UK's biggest craft beer festival and it is taking place in the Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane... It's said this year is to be bigger and better than ever before! If you are in London come and say hi and get a taste of these DELICIOUS beers...
Taking Ossett Brewery To The Next Level: 2018 The Year Of Expansion
There is a famous John Lennon quote that goes "life is what happens to you when you are busy making other plans". It is perhaps a line that we could attribute to the growth of Ossett Brewery over the last few years. The organisation has expanded and diversified beyond recognition, but our humble headquarters in the market town of Ossett have remained more or less the same. While the capacity of the brewery has increased as demand for our core beers has grown, particularly in the last five years of the Real Ale Revolution, there comes a time when you have to look around and make a key decisio.. Read more
The next instalment of Wharfest is back by popular demand on SATURDAY 27th JANUARY FROM 3PM
Yorkshire Blonde Premium Strength Mini-Kegs - Available to buy!
Yorkshire Blonde Premium Strength Mini-Kegs Available to buy from the brewery and across our pub co estate! Get yours today by contacting our friendly Sales Team on 01924 237160.
Ossett Brewery keeping it real at the Brewer's Pride
Some things in life just seem inevitable; the sun going down at the end of the day or England succumbing to a middle order batting collapse in the Ashes, these are events you could set your watch by and file under 'definitely going to happen'. Another, perhaps, is the acquisition of the Brewer's Pride pub by Ossett Brewery. Maybe 'inevitable' is not the right word, but there is something about the latest addition to the Ossett pub estate that just feels right, and pretty much as nature intended. November saw the pub up for grabs and it was swiftly secured for the brewery.. Read more
Latest Addition to The Ossett Brewery Pub Co Estate
Proud to announce our newest addition to the Ossett Brewery Pub Co Estate...
A Huge Thank You
We raised £5,097.22 for Forget Me Not Children's Hospice at our Annual Family Open Day, what a fantastic result! THANK YOU to everyone that made this possible and also a particular thank you to the following: · BBR for preparing the site and building a great stage · A Plant Hire for the generous loan of portaloo's, generator & fencing · All the amazing bands that played for free · Gareth Abrahams Independent Dispense Services for t.. Read more
Open Day: Raffle Prize Winners
A massive thank you to everyone that attended and helped out at our Family Open Day on Saturday, we had a fantastic day! Here are our grand raffle winners! Please email firstname.lastname@example.com if you see your ticket number to collect your prize....
Raise Your Glass to our Wine Event at The Flowerpot, Mirfield
WINE EVENT Tuesday 28th November from 7PM Spend the evening in style by sampling a range of refreshing red and white wines at our wonderful and charming pub, The Flowerpot in Mirfield. Only £12.95 per ticket! Ticket includes tutored tasting, 6x50ml wine samples and a selection of meats, cheeses and nibbles. (Bargain!)
Carrying On With The Annual Family Fun Day
There has been an awful lot of change at Ossett Brewery over the 20 years that it has been brewing beer, but one constant has been the enduring spirit to carry on, despite whatever chaos is ensuing around us. Demand for our beer pretty much dictates that we have to do that, but where others may chuck the towel in and give up, at the King's Yard brewery we have learnt to adapt to whatever is thrown at us. The brewery itself has changed location and grown beyond recognition over the last few years, and our current expansion is presenting more daily challenges than a Tour de France winner has to face.. Read more
Our Annual Open Day Returns on Saturday 18th November
Our Annual Open Day returns on Saturday 18th November in aid of Forget Me Not Children's Hospice The annual event will feature our usual great line up of live bands and acoustic sets throughout, a grand raffle with prizes, a cask and keg bar, bbq food, wood fired pizza, face painting, a bouncy castle and a range of children's games, promising to be a fantastic day for the whole family. All proceeds from the event go to Forget Me Not Children's Hospice in Huddersfield. The charity supports local children with life shortening conditions and their families across Wes.. Read more
A Labour Of Love
I've been drinking beer for the best part of 30 years, and I think I've got a fairly intimate knowledge of it, in terms of taste at least. I know what I like and I've certainly got experience in establishing that fact. But until you have spent time actually making beer you can't truly claim to understand the mechanics of it, the science behind it and the sheer effort required to make a quality brew. I always knew that, so it was a real pleasure when I was offered the opportunity to spend a day in the King's Yard brewery with head brewer Paul Spencer. Many of us have spen.. Read more
Family Open Day Announcement
EXCITING NEWS! *SAVE THE DATE* Our annual open day is back on Saturday 18th November in aid of the wonderful charity, Forget Me Not Children's Hospice in Huddersfield. MORE DETAILS COMING SOON...
Rat Inn-Festation of The Black Bull, Rothwell
Rat Inn-Festation is coming to the Black Bull in Rothwell: Friday 27th - Sunday 29th October You're never more than 6 feet from a rat, find yours at the bar...


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The course description states "The Zika virus is suspected to be the cause of cases of microcephaly in newborns in South America, and this outbreak has now been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization. With global attention towards this disease increasing rapidly, it is becoming clear that there is limited knowledge around how the carriers, or vectors, of Zika, are best avoided and controlled. <read more>
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Saved by Sensory Toys
This term I have literally been saved by sensory toys. I have called them a variety of things – sensory toys, sensory items, calming tools, fidget tools, de-stress tools, fidgeters… but I have not used them as much in the past as I have this term with my Year 3 class.
I knew this year I had a few students on the Autism Spectrum, some students with trauma backgrounds and some with sensory needs. I had my trusty box all ready to go. My neediest and most demanding student almost needs a constantly revolving rotation of items to help him focus, or stop fidgeting, or calm down, or wake up or keep on task. I had the "sensory toys" box out and in use by 10.30am on the first day of term.
Since then the box and its contents have been constantly out and about in 3J. I have added some more items and split the contents into two smaller boxes; items for fidgeting and items for stress relief. I spend a bit of time teaching and modelling the use of these items to my students. Other teachers, especially new and younger teachers have seen me using my sensory toys in the classroom and have quickly introduced them into their own teaching repertoire. I always caution them on 'teaching' the use of the items, otherwise they just become a distraction to the student, other students and you! More on how I use the sensory toys below.
So what's in my kits?
KIT ONE is classic fidget toys, things that keep the fingers busy. Rubricks cubes, manipulative fold up cubes and key rings, slinkies, wooden hand massages and puzzles etc. Most of these have been purchased from Sue Larkey's website or have been gifts.
These kits are great for fidgeters, keeping students busy during tedious situations and even early finishers who like a challenge. They are not so great at having in your student's hands while teaching or learning, as most of them usually require two hands and to be looking at them.
KIT TWO is more sensory – stress relieving items for calming and comforting. Shells, marbles, pebbles, stress balls, squish balls, off cuts of possum fur (more on that later) and other random textural items.
I tend to give the items from Kit Two out more often, especially when my class get restless and unfocused. I keep an eye out at junk stores and dollar shops for small stretchy items and toys that can go in here. Anything that is nice to touch and hold can work.
Which leads me to the possum fur item. A lot of people (mainly adults) balk at the sight of a full possum pelt sitting on my chair. But my class LOVE IT. It is the number one hot property item for my students and it has so many uses. I also have some smaller, hand size pieces of possum fur in the sensory toys box. In New Zealand possums are an introduced species and are a threat to native flora and fauna. As a result possums are allowed to be hunted and culled. My cousin hunts possums and recycles their fur into a number of items. You can check out her unique store here.
She gifted me my own pelt last year. After sitting in my lounge room for a few months I took it to school. BINGO! 3J love it. It is incredibly soft and rubbing your hands down the fur is very calming, akin to petting a cat or dog. I have two students in particular who are prone to becoming very overstimulated, stressed and they can have big meltdowns. Both of them will curl up in the corner and stroke the possum fur.
Morbid? Possibly. Successful in reducing stress? Absolutely.
Having the possum fur on your lap while you work, read or listen is the highest honour in my classroom. It can be used a reward, a distraction, a comforting tool or a sensory toy. It has been so successful I am on the look out for more possum fur and other faux fur items, a sheepskin or bearskin rug perhaps?
This is crucial and worth your time at the beginning. I have strict rules for using a sensory toy and if someone is unable to use them correctly, they lose the privilege. Most of these rules apply when using the toys with the whole class, while on the floor or working on desks. Rules are different if someone is using them in a calm down / time out space individually.
- When I give out a sensory toy the student MUST have it in one hand only. Most of them are nice to roll around, rub or squeeze so one hand is enough. This avoids the two hand hold that leads to the head drooping into the lap.
- They must continue to work / listen while holding the sensory toy.
- If listening, their eyes must be focused on me / the board. Once they start staring at their toy and zoning out, they lose it.
It is also important the way you distribute these toys to students. I make it a point not to give them only to my fidgety/naughty/autistic students. Anyone can have one. That way the class don't just see it as something different that only 'Johnny' gets. By handing out maybe 5-8 at a time I can insure that 'Johnny' gets one (because he needs it), but it isn't obvious. It can be a reward for best listeners, a way to refocus off task or daydreaming students, a goal to work towards, a connection back to the lesson. I have a few students who always get upset when they miss out (one who throws epic tantrums) so I usually give the sensory toys out, then ask the students who received them to look for another student who is focused who they can hand their sensory toy to after a 5 minute period. After 20 minutes or so every child has experienced a sensory toy and your lesson has occurred with hopefully everyone on task and fidget free.
There are so many ways to use sensory toys and each teacher is different. In the past I have kept some in the time out box, some in my special 'chill out' box or in the tubs on the desks. When I had an all boys class a few years ago I had a box of slinkies and stressballs on each table.
Along with the sensory toys, I also use a basket of stuffed animals, including our class mascot, Bosco. These are also a great success!


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Former Straits Times journalist Eisen Teo was on Monday sentenced to one and a half years in jail for two charges of having sex and oral sex with an underage girl.
In one charge, the 29-year-old former Singapore Press Holdings scholar, who is married, had oral sex with the girl, who was then 15 years old, in a male toilet cubicle at Fort Canning Park. This took place "in the early months of 2012", according to court documents.
In another, he had sex with her in a study room in his flat at Serangoon Avenue 1 in June 2012 while his wife was baking in the kitchen. A third charge of him having oral sex with her between November and December 2011, in a house off Upper Paya Lebar Road, was taken into consideration for his sentencing.
Teo joined the newspaper in 2009, and worked with the Schools team, which produced two weekly magazines for primary and secondary school students. He was a mentor for student journalists at the "IN Crowd" media club, which the girl, now 17, was a part of when he first met her in 2011.
According to the Statement of Facts, presented in court by Deputy Public Prosecutor Amanda Chong, Teo first took special interest in the girl when he learned from reading her blog that she was clinically depressed, suffering from insomnia and was being bullied in school.
After maintaining close contact with her through email, WhatsApp and Facebook messages, they became a couple in the last quarter of that year. She was 14 at the time. Teo did not tell the girl he was married until early 2012, though, and would only say that he had a girlfriend, adding that they were not in a committed relationship. He and his wife tied the knot in October 2010.
When he finally admitted that he was married, Teo lied once again, telling the girl that he and his wife had an "open relationship" that allowed them both to have other sexual partners, and that they had gotten married in order to purchase an HDB flat.
Teo's offences came to light when the girl attempted suicide in a toilet cubicle two days after they had sex in his flat. She was found in a toilet cubicle with her arms slashed and she had overdosed on Panadol. It was when she was recuperating in hospital that her older sister and father discovered that Teo and her had exchanged messages with sexual content on Facebook and WhatsApp.
The girl's father then attempted to contact Teo without success, and sent a lawyer's letter to him to warn him against contacting her. A few months later, the girl confided in her sister about having sex with Teo, and she filed a police report in December that year.
Teo will begin his sentence on 24 June. He could have been jailed up to 10 years for each for the underage sex charges.
Former Straits Times journalist Eisen Teo was on Monday sentenced to one and a half years in jail for two charges of having sex and oral sex with an underage girl.


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"Conscious participation in the dying/rising process that is Life is our human responsibility." What does this mean for those of us who consecrate their lives to God?
We Earthlings must broaden the frame in which we see ourselves! We are participating in a process of life that began aeons ago, moving forward to manifest increased capacity for loving consciousness and conscious love. The more I reflect on how all of creation shares in one community of life, the more I begin to see the teaching, the life, death and resurrection of Jesus in a new way as well. Jesus, as God's Word in human flesh, both teaches and empowers us to live consciously and lovingly as participants in this on-going spectacle of God's continual creating.
Jesus reminds us humans that participating in living also means participating in dying, and that this process can be – is intended to be – life-giving, for others as well as for ourselves. His teaching alerts us to the neediest among us, to those – of all species – who do not have status or a voice, and tells us that this is our neighbor for whose well-being we are responsible. His teaching and example inspire us; the gift of his Spirit empowers us to live relationally and caringly with the whole creation.
We humans – and indeed all living beings to some degree – have within us a deep instinct for life. We westerners have named it the survival instinct, an energy that impels individual members of species to get and to do what will contribute to the survival of their species, and hence to the larger, on-going process of life. That instinct expresses itself in animals and in humans in the urge to possess, (as squirrels bury acorns against winter hunger), in the innate impulse to relate, also expressed in the sexual drive (which preserves the species' future), and in the urge to dominate or control (as in claiming turf).
All three of these instincts serve the on-going life of the species. In all living beings these instincts represent the energy of a larger Life that is creatively expressing itself in ever new life forms and potentialities. It is important to note, however, that these energies, instinctive in other species, become, in humans, conscious – their expression must become a matter of choice.
They must be consciously and lovingly placed in the service of the larger community of life.
It is not surprising that these same instinctive energies are the areas traditionally cited for focus and intentionality by men and women who wish to consciously dedicate them to the well-being and enhancement of life as a whole.
It is not surprising that these same instinctive energies are the areas traditionally cited for focus and intentionality by men and women who wish to consciously dedicate them to the well-being and enhancement of life as a whole. In the Christian tradition, we have named them as vows poverty, celibacy, obedience. Some people find themselves drawn to gather in community with the intention of helping each other give direction to these energies. They want to monitor their sense of security, to live trustingly rather than seeking security in accumulating wealth or even accumulating "stuff." They want to support each other in directing the connective energies in ways that will enhance life for all species. They want to use their personal power not to dominate, but to make their gifts and potentialities available to serve the needs of the rest of the community of life – in healing, teaching, peace-making.
It should be clear, however, that these energies are the energies of Life – they do not belong to us personally, nor are they the particular possession of men and women who call themselves "religious." They belong to the larger life process that keeps moving forward, keeps making new connections, and above all, keeps deepening the bonds, moving into new depths of conscious love and communion. All humans must direct their attention to how they express these energies in their lives.
Given, as we saw earlier, that cooperation is fundamental to the on-going process of life, how can we humans learn to participate in such a way that each of our lives makes its tiny but irreplaceable contribution to the good of the whole community of life? In every spiritual tradition attentiveness is a central and essential practice. We need to "walk slowly and bow often," as Mary Oliver says, to discern the patterns embedded in Life's own processes, so that we can participate with mutuality and exchange rather than domination and control. We need to be aware of the subtle movements of our own hearts, the mind-games we play, the ways our ego wants to intrude itself into even our most generous moments. We must learn to be attentive.
And we need to remember the sign of the cross that is central to our Christian path. The cross is not an invitation to suffer as much as we possibly can, as if God loves us better when we hurt. It is, rather, a reminder that everything lives by sharing its life, that "dying" – giving of ourselves – is, or can be, life-giving when it is embraced by a loving heart. It is so counter-intuitive! Our immediate instinct is to do everything we can to secure ourselves, to enhance our own lives. That's not a bad thing.
But always, then, we have to place ourselves within this wider frame of Earth's community, and God's revelation to us in Jesus: "Unless the grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain." By choosing to live cooperatively, consciously and willingly participating in the mutuality and exchange of the Larger life of which we are one small part, we fulfill the role that is given to us as human. Conscious participation in the dying/rising process that is Life is our human responsibility. Everything depends upon our real-izing this. The survival of life on planet Earth depends on it.
Sr. Elaine Prevallet, SL
Question for Reflection:
Do I monitor my ego-satisfying needs so that I keep that energy flowing in the stream of Love into the world?


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PHILADELPHIA (CBS/AP) – Jimmy Rollins passed Mike Schmidt Saturday afternoon to become the Phillies all-time leader in hits.
Rollins singled to right-field in the 5th inning against the Chicago Cubs to give him 2,235 hits over the course of his career, all with the Phillies.
Immediately after the hit, Schmidt, to symbolize the passing of the baton, rushed out of the Phillies dugout and handed Rollins the bat he used to break the record. He greeted Rollins with a high-five and hug at first base.
Rollins was then greeted near first base by a parade of teammates who each took a turn congratulating him on the accomplishment.
Once the Phillies left the field, Schmidt took Rollins' hand and held it in the air to the cheers. The pair was then given a standing ovation as fireworks erupted from the large video board in left field.
The 35-year-old Rollins received a loud ovation when he came to the plate his first two times up Saturday, but he grounded out to first on the second pitch he saw in the first inning and lined out sharply to first in the second.
The switch-hitter led off the fifth batting from the left side and drove Edwin Jackson's 3-1 offering sharply into right field for his record-setting hit. Rollins tied Schmidt on Friday night with a double in the 9th inning.
Rollins was drafted in the second round of the 1996 draft and made his debut with the Phillies on Sept. 17, 2000. He got his first hit that day, a triple off Chuck Smith, at Veterans Stadium.
In 15 years with the Phillies, the 5-foot-8 shortstop has won four Gold Gloves, made three All-Star teams and was the 2007 NL MVP. He was a member of the club's 2008 World Series championship team.
Rollins already tops Philadelphia's doubles list with 466, and he is in the top 10 of nearly every offensive category in club history.
He entered Saturday second in extra-base hits (782), total bases (3,539), games (2,014), at-bats (8,327), and third in steals (435), runs (1,280) and triples (109).
Rollins is one of 19 players in major league history with at least 400 doubles, 100 triples and 200 home runs. He is fourth all-time with 46 leadoff homers.
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Welcome to Tunisia! As the Visiter L'Afrique Ambassador to Tunisia, I suppose I should tell you that Tunisia is a country rich in history and culture. One that has attracted waves of people from all over the world since time immemorial. A visually opulent nation at the crossroads of Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe. But 1,000 books or blogs will tell you that.
Here are the four reasons why this blog goes a step further.
I give the outsider insider perspective
Proudly Muslim, the Tunisian people are a mosaic of Berber, Italian, Turkish, Cypriot, French and Arab descendants. And then, there is me. A black American-Ghanaian-Ivorian Christian woman working for a multilateral development bank. I have spent five years navigating completely foreign territory and now feel qualified to guide you through the hills of Ennasr, introduce you to my local cell phone credit top-up guy and help you update your Djellaba street style. I want to familiarize you with places in Tunisia that are not tourist traps but local treasures. Many travel blogs will tell you about the UNESCO Heritage sites or Tunisia's role in the previous Star Wars movie sets. But how many bloggers will post pictures of Akon and Lauryn Hill performing live from the ruins of a Tunisian amphitheatre? *Points enthusiastically to self*. I will show you where visitors should be going, but miss for lack of knowledge. I am here to provide you with an unadulterated outsider's insider perspective.
I do indulge in the media headlines
Let's talk about the elephant in the room so we can truly leave it behind us, shall we? For many people, Tunisia first appeared on their map of the world in 2011 during the Jasmin Revolution. I had arrived in the country barely six weeks prior to this unexpected event triggered by the brave Tunisian youth. Their actions prompted a dictator who had been in power for decades to depart with no return. All in the span of a few days. Tunisia reappeared recently in international news due to the horrific attacks at the Bardo museum and at a beach resort in Sousse. But step one to falling in love with Tunisia is to not turn your back on her because of what you see on CNN. Because we still live here. You must remember these very tragic incidents do not represent Tunisia as a whole. We mourned. We felt angry. We cried. But Tunisia persevered. The lights never flickered. The doors are still blue. The olive oil is still virgin. I want to ensure that any mission to alienate you from Tunisia fails by exposing you the beauty of everyday living and the strength of the Tunisian people.
I have perfected beach bumming
Beach bumming is a culture in Tunisia. It represents a lifestyle of tranquillity and self-care. Tunisia awakened a completely new way of life for me. When I lived in Washington DC, I was always so busy trying to feed my Fear of Missing Out and eating Five Guys that I did not know what it meant to be still and take proper care of myself. Now, I practice yoga three times a week and am on a first name basis with my hammam lady. It is about being beach ready at all times both psychologically and physically. Tunisia is known for its magnificent cerulean coastline. With summers that can reach over 40C, knowing your way to the best beaches, hotels and general sloth inducing vacation spots is critical but you also need to understand the entire beach bumming ecosystem of Tunisia. Where is the best bikini wax joint? Who is going to fix my weave after I take my dip in the Mediterranean? Where can I shop for a unique fouta? All real challenges for which I have real answers.
I am obsessed with architecture and interior design
Besides travel and Africa in general, interior design is my passion. I run an interior styling company called Blueprint Africa that promotes African design and homewares. I started the company when I moved to Tunisia because I could not turn a corner without marvelling at the real estate, the mosaic tiles, the woven baskets, the ceramics, the kilims. Roman ruins, Ottoman architecture, colonial French buildings, rustic troglodyte houses and luxurious penthouses all contribute to a visual explosion of design that is Tunis, the capital city. Every corner here has some design flair. There is a very strong artisan and handicraft industry and the talent one finds in the local souks, trade fairs and concept stores is truly astounding. If your travel itinerary includes discovering new shopping experiences, stay here for the inside scoop on local creatives and where to buy stuff to bring boho global chic home.
This is not a typical travel and tourism blog. This is a lifestyle blog. My lifestyle as a foreigner in Tunisia that appreciates its sights and sounds, but also embraces the struggles of those whose country I call home. We are embarking on a journey to get to know this sleeping giant of a nation. Not from behind our Conde Nast tinted sunnies. But intimately. If you are down for that, then I am grateful you are joining me for the ride!
Have you been to North Africa? What were your impressions? Tell me in the comments section what you might want to learn more about living in Tunisia!


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Crowdfund or Supporters Trust club in L1O?
VPjr replied to Jason's topic in Canadian Teams & LeaguesWe would be open to having those types of conversations... Partnering with the Inter-Provincial Cup competition would probably make the most sense, in my opinion.
Crowdfund or Supporters Trust club in L1O?
VPjr replied to Jason's topic in Canadian Teams & LeaguesThis requirement we never disappear.... It is fundamental to what this league is all about.
VPjr replied to mmd's topic in Canadian Teams & LeaguesNot so much to reduce travel as to keep the number of matches played in the range of 20-24 per season, which is what our license holders have agreed to. We all prefer a single table format but single table with 16 teams = 30 games and we simply are not ready to go down that road at this time. Maybe one day, but not yet. With that in mind, we opted to divide the men's division into 2 conferences and we got a 22 game schedule, which fits our competition calendar of late April to early October quite nicely.
Crowdfund or Supporters Trust club in L1O?
VPjr replied to Jason's topic in Canadian Teams & LeaguesHello All....it's been a LOOONG time since I last posted on the forum. Very interesting topic. Sorry it took so long to find the time to post a reply. I've been travelling. A group of V's getting together to establish a club to enter L1 probably wouldn't suffice for securing a license to join L1. Our requirements, especially around having an established youth development program, would be a hindrance to that plan. That said, you could conceivably establish a trust that looks to take an equity stake in an existing license holder (or a prospective one) or becomes a benefactor / sponsor for an existing license holder. In response to some of the comments on this thread: 1. yes, most teams charge a fee at the gate (between $5 to $10 for adults). A handful have chosen not to at this point. 2. we do intend to announce details about All Star Games for men and women before we kick off the season in 6 weeks. We are working diligently on this initiative. let me know if you have any further questions.
Nikola Paunic
VPjr replied to Dub Narcotic's topic in Men's National TeamsI've known Nik for several years. great to see how he is progressing. I can definitely see him playing at the professional level, be it MLS, NASL or even overseas. He's definitely one to keep an eye on.
nfitz: I'm not involved in the ticketing aspect of the event but I am quite sure those prices are for doubleheaders (so two games for the price of 1) As for special pricing for supporters, I have no idea if the TO2015 ticketing people have considered that. I have meetings with them this week so I can bring it up.
in response to the question of why the US is not taking part: I have no idea why the US isn't keen on taking part in this event. But the info I have been provided indicates that they are not interested. As such, Mexico gets a spot in the tournament
Canada and Mexico will represent "North America" on the men's side of the draw. Panama represents Central America as a result of winning the UNCAF U20 Tournament in El Salvador. the representative from the Caribbean wijll be determined at the CFU U20 Tournament.that takes place in T&T in September. the 4 representatives from South America will be determined at the CONMEBOL U20 Championships taking place in Uruguay in January. Top 4 teams from that tournament qualify for TO2015 There is a similar process for the women's draw, expect that their qualifiers are not youth tournaments but rather senior level tournaments. Canada and Mexico are granted direct entry (although the US may have some interest in participating. if so, MEX and US would have to playoff to determine who gets that spot) Costa Rica will represent Central America. The representative from the Caribbean will be determined later this month at the Women's Caribbean Cup (hosted by T&T) the 4 reps from South America will be determined at the Copa América Femenina in Ecuador, which will take place in September. The 4 teams that make the 2nd round of qualifying will all qualify for TO2015.
Actually, the tournament will likely start July 11 and Gold Medal match is July 26.
Ben Fisk
VPjr replied to Dub Narcotic's topic in Men's National TeamsI wonder if having a Spanish head coach for the MNT is paying some dividends. Definitely good to see young Canadians find opportunities to play meaningful games in an environment that will challenge them. Segunda B is a good level for a player like Fisk. If I'm not mistaken Racing Santander was playing in that division last season. He will be living close to Vigo, which s a lovely city, so well done for Ben
Mark-Anthony Kaye
VPjr replied to Dub Narcotic's topic in Men's National TeamsMark has played quite well this season for TFC-A in League1. Physical comparison to Atiba is actually pretty accurate. Similar body for sure.
League 1 Ontario Week 1 (2014)
VPjr replied to Rocket Robin's topic in Canadian Teams & LeaguesI would like to thank all of you who attended or watched the live stream of the L1 opening weekend. The opening weekend went off nicely. Always room for improvement but, on the whole, I'm very happy. We have a very good league operations team and our clubs are highly committed. The level of play was quite good and will only improve as the season progresses. Thanks to Rocket Robin for making the trek to Vaughan for the Friday and Sunday games and for his game reports. We are always open to ideas, feedback and constructive criticism. Post them on the forum or PM me. We are looking for a staff reporter to cover the Windsor Stars matches for League1Ontario.com. If anyone is interested, please send me a PM.
NEW Mother of all Canadians Abroad
VPjr replied to madmonte's topic in Men's National Teamsjust got word that Gino Mauro, last with Minnesota in NASL, has signed a contract in Sweden with Bodens BK, who play in Sweden's Division 2, which is the 4th tier of Swedish football. here's a link that shows that he recently played a match with them. http://www.svenskalag.se/news.asp?teamID=5094&newsID=441053 I got word from his family that he has agreed to terms with the club. Good luck to Gino.
2014 nwsl allocation list
VPjr replied to sincforpm's topic in Women's National Teams, Leagues & ClubsI noticed on twitter that Desire Scott's agent got Tiffany Cameron a deal in Germany
I'd wager that JH fields a team of young players, a combination of u17 and u20.
There will be a massive call for volunteers for the Pan Am Games beginning in April 2014. People may not be aware but I chair the Organizing Committee for the Soccer competition taking place in Hamilton as well as the 7v7 Para Soccer and 5v5 Blind Futsal competition taking place at UofT St George campus We are hoping to count on the support of our passionate supporter community in the GTA to put their names forward to volunteer their time to ensure we host the best event possible. If anyone has questions, post here, DM me or find me on Twitter (@_VPjr_).
It will be a U22 tourney for men, open age for women
That's a great question and I'm not even remotely qualified to answer it. The players and the staff control a lot of that. A little bit of good luck falling our way wouldn't hurt either. That could expedite things I imagine
There are several coaches off the top of my head who would be very pleased and honored to have the opportunity to work with Floro. My frame of reference is primarily Ontario but I have no doubt that there are coaches across the country with a desire to work for someone with Floro's experience and pedigree. I prefer not to get involved with naming specific people but anyone with quality, experience, humility and a strong work ethic would be a great fit
NCAA Canadians Killing It.
VPjr replied to Dub Narcotic's topic in Men's National Teamsgood for him....that young man has the maturity level to succeed in life. he might even succeed in football too
did anyone stop to wonder if Floro actually WANTED these apparently unhappy CSA staffers as part of his MNT staff going forward? Remember, he only brought his son over. he didn't come with a massive staff of Spanish coaches. From the beginning, his staff was going to be filled in with Canadians. It seems to me that he's test driving a bunch of different people to see who he wants to work with on a more permanent basis. Maybe some of these "quitters" got out before they found out that they were not needed going forward. I wouldn't worry about this stuff too much. I always expected that Floro's hiring was inevitably going to ruffle a few feathers. Alot of people don't like change. The only thing supporters need to be concerned with is Floro's ability to assemble a group of players who can adapt to and absorb his philosophy AND, most importantly, implement it and feel natural doing so at the high speed one deals with in an international level match. This won't be an overnight thing. The rebuild is still in the early phases in my humble opinion
Jordan Hamilton
VPjr replied to Yohan's topic in Men's National Teamswith all the new players coming in, one has to hope that they are planning to loan the maximum 4 players or else alot of Canadian kids will be rotting on the bench. Guys like Bekker, Welshman, Aparicio and now Hamilton all need game time and the liklihood of that happening in Toronto is now slim and none.
CSA hires Cochrane
VPjr replied to nolando's topic in Men's National TeamsIn this role, I personally think that Earl is a good choice. I wouldn't over think this one folks
How LTPD in your league - personal observations
VPjr replied to Saviola7's topic in Canadian Teams & LeaguesAs someone who sits on the BoD at the OSA and Peel Halton Soccer Association, I'll be watching this thread with great interest to see what others have to say. My kids do not play soccer currently so my comments are basd on my observations, touring various Peel Halton Development League festival sites as well as my experience when I was on the BoD at SAAC, which has been running LTPD "compliant" competition for many years: - Smaller Fields, smaller goals and small sided play is always excellent. The soccer is far better as a result, the kids get more touches and are more involved in the game and the kids who play in goal actually have a fair shot at covering the area they are responsible for. - Not keeping standings and no promotion/relegation is definitely tempering some of the bad behaviour from adults that we've all experienced at some point. It's not perfect yet....occassionally there are still adults who get out of line...but it's much better. - I'm happy to see alot more coaches encouraging their players to play out of the back, keeping the ball on the ground while trying to maintain possession. Coaches are encouraging positive play, even if the result means that the kids make mistakes that give away goals. Long term, those lessons will pay off. There are areas that require improvement/refinement but, overall, i've observed FAR more positives than negatives. I really don't see any negatives....just few things that need tweaking.
APOEL terminates Klukowski's contract
VPjr replied to nolando's topic in Men's National TeamsWho knows exactly what caused this termination of contract BUT his attitude is poor. He's fallen so far from 2007-2009, when he was likely the top left back in CONCACAF for a time. I'm left wondering if he really loves to play anymore. I sincerely doubt he has physical limitations that have caused his game to fall off so badly. I wish all Canadian footballers well but with this guy, I wish him an attitude reboot as well.


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Pico de Gallo
Gail Arthur
3 mediumwhite onions, chopped
3 mediumtomatoes, fresh, chopped
1 to 5 mediumjalapenos, fresh, chopped
1 - 2 tspgarlic, chopped
1 bunchcilantro, fresh, chopped finely
1 largelime, juiced
1/4 cel pato, yellow can (optional)
How to Make Pico de Gallo
- Chop the onion and tomato into small cubes. I don't seed the tomatoes, I use all of it. Place it in a plastic or glass container. Don't use metal - the acid in the tomato will discolor the bowl and make the salsa taste funny. Mix together and look to see that it looks evenly red and white. If not, add more of the ingredient that looks like there is less of it.
- BE SURE TO USE GLOVES IF YOU HAVE NEVER HANDLED JALAPENOS BEFORE! YOU WILL FORGET AND TOUCH YOUR EYE OR NOSE OR LIPS (OR ELSEWHERE) AND IT WILL HURT! Chop the jalapeno - if you don't like very spicy food, remove the seeds and the membranes from the jalapeno(s). I leave them in and I use about 4-5 jalapenos, but I like spicy food. Add to bowl.
- Chop the cilantro finely and try to use more of the leaf part. It is a bear to chop but don't use a food processor as it tends to bruise the leaves. I just pull the leaves off and roll them up and chop them. In the end, just do what is easiest for you! Add to bowl.
- Mix all of these ingredients with chopped garlic - I use the kind already chopped in the jar in the produce section (yep folks, I cheat!). Add lime juice (be sure not to include the seeds) and mix well. Sometimes you want it a little "soupy-er" and you can add a little El Pato in the yellow can. It can be found in the ethnic aisle in the supermarket. It is Mexican tomato sauce. The one in the green can is jalapeno - unless you wish to set fire to some unsuspecting person, don't use this one! 'kay?
- If possible, let this sit overnight but at least for 2-3 hours. Serve with chips, etc. Really good and really easy! Enjoy!


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I have an incredible PLN that inspires and challenges me in so many ways. Tonight I thought we could try a different concept. We are not going to talk about school, or students, or teaching, but about ourselves.
I don't know how well this will work, but I thought it was worth a try. I saw a commercial about speed dating and thought what an interesting concept. So let's give this a whirl.
Sorry no fancy picture questions tonight- I ran out of time-
Q1 What is something that few people know about you that you think is unique or special? #sstlap
Q2 What do you like to do in your free time? #sstlap
Q3 Which is your favorite book/movie? #sstlap
Q4 If you could travel back through time, what single mistake would you correct in life? #sstlap
Q5 What makes you laugh/cry? #sstlap
Q6 What are you listening to on your iPod, mp3 player? #sstlap
Q7 What is your favorite sporting activity? #sstlap
Q8 Which is your favorite genre of movies - comedy/thriller/action? #sstlap
Q9 What gives you greatest joy in your life? #sstlap
Q10 What is the most important relationship in your life? #sstlap
Q11 What is one of your hidden talents? #sstlap
Q12 Is there anything in particular you're passionate about? #sstlap
Q13 If you couldn't teach, what would be your dream occupation? #sstlap
Q14 What's the craziest thing you've ever done? #sstlap
Q15 What would you do if you won the lottery? #sstlapQ16 If you were given three wishes, what would you wish for? #sstlap
Q17 What's the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to you? #sstlap
Speed Dating Archives
I have been thinking about this topic for awhile, how do we live as a PIRATE in a standardized one size fits all test filled world? I have taught more subjects than I can count in my career, each time having to create curriculum anew. I witnessed many educational initiatives come and go, and yet the mainstay in education is there are always students who need to learn new ideas and information, and educators looking for the best means to do this. During my career, in creating lessons, long term plans, and assessments for so many courses, I realized I don't know much about anything I am teaching. I started out trying to be the expert, never having to say "I don't know," but now I am accepting that I will never know everything. I teach world history, 13 billion years of history, and I can't remember all of the events of my own life, so it is okay to not be the all knowing sage on the stage.
This brought me to the revelation that if I can't remember everything about history, why should I expect my students to memorize all things. Tonight I want to look at course design- how do we create classes that help students learn, I mean truly learn our content while engaging them. How do you balance the testing against the experience? How can you justify doing a simulation when it isn't on the standardized test? How do you justify being a PIRATE in a test driven world?
I hope the following questions make sense- I will try to put them into context as I go.
Each student is an unique individual, yet we treat them the same through standardized tests. I think tests do have value, maybe not as they are currently being used for high stakes results, but it is our reality. So how do we maintain a quality classroom environment and obtain the positive test results we all desire?
We have talked about passion before- that is the capital P in PIRATE- but this first question focuses on our Students.
Q1- How do you enlist the passions of your students into your classroom? How do you know what they are, and how do you engage them? Examples please #sstlap
Results are important, we are and students are evaluated based on their performance results. When creating your course, especially in the social studies area, how do you determine content?
Q2- How do you decide what and how you will teach? #sstlap
Q3 How do you test student knowledge? Is it objective, project based, authentic, - how do they show what they know? #sstlap
Q4 What do you do with the results of those assessments? How do you use the results to shape your teaching? #sstlap
Q5 In your content, what are the nice to knows and what are the need to knows? #sstlap
Q6 How does Standardized testing impact how you teach? #sstlap
Q7 How do you maintain your PIRATE PASSION in a test driven world? #sstlap
Archives 7/24/14
Going to try something new-- I saw this from a fellow Pirate- Paul Solarz who is using Remind- I started using celly in my class this year, so I will use Celly to send reminders to anyone who wants me to give them a heads up the day of the #sstlap chat. To sign up- create a celly account on your phone or computer- the app and site are free- then search for @sstlapreminder in the cells search. I haven't used celly very much, so there may be some trouble shooting we need to deal with. Let me know if there are any issues.
Teach Like a Pirate is all about Student Engagement and modifying our own practices to create better classroom environments for students to learn. To be blunt, it is about making learning fun again! I have spent time this summer thinking about education, teaching, and learning and wondering why students loose that quest for knowledge and replace it with "will this be on the test." What has shifted in our educational structure to make tests more important than learning, showing growth, exploration and failure.
I need to stop right there because I would have a few pages of thoughts about what is happening to education. Tonight's topic is about making change! You many not be able to change the entire system, but you can change where you are! You have the opportunity to make your classroom and your school a better place for students.
Tonight we discuss how to create a better learning environment, especially in your own classroom!
I took of how I am presenting the questions tonight from a friend Heidi Jones @MrsJones_Merton who hosted #tlap on Monday night.
I included the pictures/questions in two formats because I wasn't sure which would work best via mobile devices.
See you at 8 CST!
All of the great ideas that have been shared tonight!
July 02nd, 2014
Archives for all who missed
We decided to take our kids to their first real fireworks show for the 4th of July. Yes I know it is the 3rd and not the 4th tonight, but they do their big one here a day early. So I will be MIA as host but fortunately I was able to find a better replacement. Sandy Otto @sandyrotto will be rocking the ship. We could have done a thematic session tonight about what does independence mean to you? How do you instill this value in your students? What is the most important lesson students should know about the price of freedom? But I didn't think about that until after I had the questions below written. Feel free to explore topics of your choice- engage with each other, share your insights, follow new people, and build on this amazing PLN!
Q1 Prime the Pump- how can you create anticipation for a lesson for next year? ID topic and idea #sstlap
Q2 Your Admin is coming in to observe- what lesson would you like them to see and why? #sstlap
Next Question scenario- You will be teaching a new class next year. How do you begin prepping for it? Do you focus on learning the content? Do you work on creating activities for your students? How do you deal with this challenge? What is your focus?
Q3 You are assigned new class next year- how do you prepare for class? What is your focus- content or Ss exp? #sstlap
Reference to introductory videos from Monday's #tlap - Question 3
Q4 How do/will you introduce yourself to your students next year? See examples from #tlap Question 3 #sstlap
Q5 What are you passionate about and how to you use that to enhance Ss experience? #sstlap
Q6 How do you spread the pirate message to new colleagues? Who would you introduce them to? #sstlap
Q7 How do you develop rapport with your shy Ss so you can ignite their passion? #sstlap
Q8 Do you vary the types of hooks depending on your Ss each year? Or do you choose hooks related to the lesson regardless of Ss? #sstlap
September 2018


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Steve Weir
I was first introduced to the great game nearly 40 years ago when Tom Caithness took a couple of new juniors and I for a round at Shandon. Having only played at the old Hutt Park 15 hole course, Shandon and their greens were like Augusta to us. As part of Tom's junior teams Shandon were lucky enough to win 3 Watt Cups, with the like of Matthew Lane in our team. I was hooked on the team aspect of what is essentially an individual sport. I am still as enamoured with this aspect today. Shandon has enjoyed many team victories in recent years, and along the way I have served on the Shandon Board, Junior Development Committee and various project teams. My experience in Sports Administration and Finance in Golf and other sports, and background in Sales, Marketing and Finance in large corporate and as a small business owner gives me a good grounding to help Wellington Golf move forward in the key areas of Junior Development, Representative success, Interclub programmes and Financial performance.


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IM Land is promoting proposals for development at Spencer's Farm, Maidenhead. Our current proposals have been designed to incorporate and retain existing features of the site to ensure the creation of a high quality and distinctive new development that celebrates existing landscape assets within the site and in its immediate setting.
Our current proposals include:
• Up to 500 new homes with associated car parking;
• Vehicular access from Cookham Road;
• Approximatley 30% affordable housing;
• Significant new landscaped public open space, including around the
Maidenhead Ditch;
• Enhancing the amenity and quality of open spaces including connections to the existing Maidenhead Green Way;
• A new junction onto the Cookham Road;
• Infrastructure contributions towards community facilities including bus services, education and local services.
We'd like to know what you think about these proposals, which bring with them a range of new family and affordable homes. Visit our exhibition on 28th November 2017 from 5pm – 9pm at Furze Platt Leisure Centre, 101 Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead SL6 7NQ. You can also call us on 0800 148 8911.
We look forward to hearing from you.


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Fri: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 1:00 am
Sat: 11:00 am - 1:00 am
Sun: 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Bochinche is a vibrant expression of enthusiasm, fuelled by chef Diego Jacquet's knack for putting together bold flavours with quality products. Just like Singapore, Argentina is a mixed bag of different cultures, and daily life is inextricably woven with a love for food. Bochinche celebrates that great passion for food and the social custom of gathering to dine, at the same time dispelling the notion that Argentinean cuisine is only about meat. The menu brims with creativity, offering an array of dishes that proudly showcase diverse produce and styles of cooking. Prepare your palate for an explosion of flavours!
Happy Hour
Every Mon | All-Day
$18++ for 2 glasses of Absolut Vodka
$160++ bottle of Absolut Vodka
$20++ 2 glasses of Glenlivet Whisky
$158++ bottle of Glenlivet Whisky
Please only provide constructive feedback!


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Cancer Bats T-Shirt
I've been a huge fan of the Cancer Bats for a damn long time. After moving to Canada I was fortunate enough to become friends with Liam, the vocalist, and it's been a crazy ride when I do get the chance to hang out with him.
So I was very stoked when he asked me to do a new Cancer Bats tee for their 2019 tour. Do yourself a favour and check them out HERE.