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In Port Macquarie. Turn right when you get off the ferry, follow the road until you get to North beach, turn right again and follow the road until you get to north wall , park your car and have a fun surf. Otherwise just paddle across the bar (river mouth).
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessPaddle > 20mn or Boat
Alternative name Port MacQuarie N Wall
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerFast, Powerful, Fun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good swell directionNorthWest
Good wind directionSouthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide position
Best tide movementFalling tide
Week crowdCrowded
Week-end crowd
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
- Sharks
Surf right beside the wall.
The easiest way to get to here is by paddling the river just north of town beach. It is a real locals spot and the locals can be aggressive if you try to take it over. The atmosphere here is really relaxed. It is one of the best wedging waves on the Mid-North Coast and has a relatively easy take off.
This is my favourite wave in Port. Don't snake or drop in here or you will not be welcomed here again!! The locals are cool and give respect (especially if you get a good one).
Fun best beach in all Port Mac.
You can get one of the best waves of your life here!! and dont be fooled many a surfer has broken his board here it may look lik a walk in the park and most days it is but when it is good or shallow it can be a hectic wave.
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By Notley Boy , 26-01-2011
North Wall - Ayye,
I have only just recently moved to Port Macquarie and am looking for some good surf breaks. I have been bodyboarding for about 2-3 years now and i have always been looking for a really nice local surf spot. I like reef breaks and deep sea breaks and i have heard that the North Wall is a pretty damn good break. Please message me if u know of any other breaks.(i have surfed bonny, north haven, diamond).
By Walks , 16-08-2005
Nth Wall - Good spot in south/south east wind, wedgy peak near wall, then some beach breaks for 100-200m north then deteriorating to crap until the next stop... Sth Plomer!Easiest paddle out ever..take the rip that runs along next to the breakwall, once out paddle over to the lineup & hey presto!!!.
By Walks , 14-08-2005
North Wall - Yep, Its a good little spot when the winds turned south-south-east, little wedgey fun takeoff near the wall. The easiest way to paddle out is to lay on your board and let the rip (which runs along the edge of the breakwall 99% of the time) take you out!! then you paddle across to the take off area.....easy peasy
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The Philippines consists of more than 7,000 islands of that are grouped into three areas: the northern island group of Luzon, the central islands of Visayas, and the southern islands of Mindanao. If you have done a bit of research on where to go in the Philippines, you will most likely have found recommendations for areas in Luzon and Visayas, such as Palawan or Boracay. However, there is plenty to discover in Mindanao as well.
Exploring northern Mindanao: a five-day itinerary
Back in December, I was given the opportunity to travel around in the northern part of Mindanao. Our starting point was the city of Butuan, only a one-hour flight away from Manila.
Day 1: Arrival by plane in Butuan City
Butuan is not a typically touristic destination, so running into other foreigners is highly unlikely. I recommend staying at the Almont Inland Resort; for only 25 euros per person/night, you get a clean room with airconditioning, breakfast and wifi.
I would recommend to spend one night in Butuan to get used to the heat and humidity that characterize the Philippines, before jetting off to explore Mindanao.
Day 2: Explore the Britannia Islands and visit Enchanted River
From Butuan, island hopping the Britannia Islands is an excellent day trip. Find someone who can drive you to where the boats depart, the staff at the Almont will surely help you out. The drive is about four hours but very scenic: palm trees as far as you can see and splendid panoramic views because the road is on a mountain. We paid our driver 5000 pesos and there were five of us, so only 20 euros per person for an entire day.
The island hopping tour takes three hours and the (private) boat will cost you 1500 pesos, no matter how many people board (about 15 people can fit).
We made three stops: Hagonoy Island, Boslon Island and Naked Island. The latter earned its name due to the absence of trees or rocks, the island solely consists out of sand. I highly recommend doing this tour because from Boslon Island, you are able to walk to nearby islands because the water is not deep. Truly an amazing experience.
Once you get back to shore, have your driver bring you to Enchanted River (two-hour drive). This is a very popular destination, so make sure that you pick a good time to go, as it can get very crowded (entrance fee is only 30 pesos). If this is the case, go inside anyway and walk alongside the river. You will find a small area where boats also leave to go island hopping. There is no clear sign that says this is possible here, nevertheless, I highly recommend doing that tour as well!
Our first stop was an island where they keep manta rays, sharks and huge lobsters. There is also a restaurant, but we did not go there. The second stop was a cave which was quite a challenge to go through, but it was worth it to see the many bats that live in there.
After an entire day of island hopping, you'll be glad to return to the resort and find your bed. 🙂
Day 3: Leaving Butuan – Duka Bay – Manolo Fortich (Bukidnon) – Dahilayan Adventure Park
This next part of the itinerary is a road trip that does not require you to go back all the way to Butuan because the end stop is the city of Cagayan de Oro. From this city, you can also catch a domestic flight to your next destination. From Butuan to Manolo Fortich is about five hours. On the way there, you can make a stop at Duka Bay Resort. It has a great beach where you can find blue star fish and clown fish (Nemo :-)). There also some other activities that you can do, like snorkling or scuba diving. We rented a boat with a glass bottom that gave us an amazing view of all the corals and fish.
Manolo Fortich is interesting because it is located in the province of Bukidnon, also known as the pineapple capital of the Philippines because there are pineapple plantations as far as your sight reaches! This is the place where the pineapples of the popular brand Del Monte come from.
At Dahilayan Adventure Park, you can go ziplining — up to an 840 meters long wire on a dazzling height! There is also sleeping accommodation, but we chose to spend the night in a hotel in Cagayan de Oro. (Sunshine Guesthouse, only 1000 pesos per room!)
Day 4: Iligan City aka the City of Majestic Waterfalls
From Cagayan de Oro to Iligan is about a three-hour drive, but it is totally worth it. Iligan is the home of the Maria Cristina Falls, which are 98 meter high twin falls that supply almost the entire region of Mindanao of electricity!
Iligan is also the place where you can taste some special foods, like this squid in its own ink.
For the less daredevil foodie, I highly recommend Boy Zugba in Cagayan de Oro. I would move to Cagayan de Oro for Boy Zugba! 🙂
Day 5: Returning to Butuan
If you choose to return to Butuan, you can do the stop at Duka Bay on this day to have more time at Dahilayan Adventure Park. From Cagayan de Oro, you can also venture more into the southern part of Mindanao, fly to a different island or return to Manila.

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The month of April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The Women's Center Of Jacksonville will be hosting a number of events through out the month of April to bring attention to the problem of Sexual Assault in our community.
Today, Mayor Lenny Curry announced his proclamation in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, in the rotunda of City Hall. Historically, 1 in five women and 1 in 71 men will be sexually assaulted or raped in their lifetime. This is no more evident than in the roughly 700 survivors of sexual assault and rape, to whom services were provided by the Women's Center Of Jacksonville, in the Duval, Nassau & Baker County area, in the last year alone. 300 of those survivors reported being raped. In addition, the Women's Center Of Jacksonville received over 3000 calls on our 24/7 Rape Crisis Hotline. Violence against women continues to be a problem in across the country and in our own community. Community involvement and awareness is key to mitigating today's violence against women.
Events in April:
Nassau County Stands Up Against Sexual Assault – SAAM Proclamation
When: March 27, 2017 6:00 p.m.
Where: County Commissioners Office
96135 Nassau Place Suite #1
Yulee, FL 32097
Join the Nassau County Sexual Assault Response Team as it accepts a proclamation by the Nassau County Commission to recognize April as SAAM. Community members will stand together to honor survivors and to show their commitment to ending sexual violence in Nassau County.
Stand as an Ally with Survivors and Activists – SAAM Proclamation and Press Conference
When: March 28, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Jacksonville City Hall Rotunda
117 West Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Join community partners, survivors and allies as we raise our voices against sexual violence and promote activities throughout the month of April to engage communities and support survivors. Hear local leaders speak on efforts to end sexual assault in our community and help our community "Go Teal" with the Sexual Assault Awareness Month photo booth. Local media are invited to help activists increase awareness with local coverage throughout the month!
Baker County Speaks Out to End Sexual Violence – SAAM Proclamation
When: March 28, 2017 4:00 p.m.
Where: Baker County Courthouse
339 E. Macclenny Ave.
Macclenny, FL 32063
Join the Baker County Sexual Assault Response Team as we raise our voices against sexual violence and promote activities throughout the month of April to engage communities and support survivors. Local media are invited to help activists increase awareness with local coverage throughout the month!
You Don't Know Me: A Staged Reading
When: March 31, 2017 at 8:00pm April 1, 2017 at 8:00pm
Where: Amelia Community Theater 209 Cedar St.
Fernandina Beach, FL. 32034
This fundraiser event is a staged reading of a survivor's victim-impact statement. A former Stanford student who sexually assaulted an unconscious woman was only sentenced to six months in jail because the judge deemed a longer sentenced would have "a severe impact on him." At his sentencing, the survivor was able to read her perpetrator a letter describing the impact that the assault had on her life. This staged reading is a fundraiser where all sales will go to benefit the Women's Center of Jacksonville, the Certified Rape Crisis Center, serving Nassau, Duval, and Baker Counties. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=act11
Kickoff a Month of Prevention – Third Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Kickball Tournament
When: April 1, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd N.
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Teams representing partners in the fight to end sexual violence will face off in a kickball tournament to raise funds and awareness for survivors of sexual violence. Make your donation at the door to cheer on your favorite team! Partake in field games, take pictures in our photo booth and learn more about how the Women's Center of Jacksonville and other community partners work together to end sexual violence in our community. For more information on this event, including how to get a t-shirt to support your favorite team, please contact Mallory Warner at email@example.com.
**For any weather concerns** If you are signed up to play kickball and there is any change due to weather, your team captain will be contacted with all information. We will also update our Facebook page as soon as possible.
Baker County Speaks Out Against Sexual Violence: Low Country Boil and Fundraiser
When: April 8, 2017 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Crooked Rooster Brewery
1478 S 6th St.
Macclenny, FL 32063
Come on out to the Crooked Rooster Brewery to help support the Rape Recovery Team's fight against sexual violence. For $25 you can get a full plate of the low country boil plus one drink (choose from Strawberry Blonde Beer, County Line Beer, or non-alcoholic drink). For children 12 and under its $15 for a kids plate and a non-alcoholic drink. Children under 3 come in free. There will be live music from Back Alley Cadillac & East Tower Band and backyard games. There will also be a Cornhole Tournament ($10 per team) where the champs can win half the pot! Ticket sales will be at Crooked Rooster, Women's Center of Jacksonville, or on Eventbrite.
Casual Wednesday for a Cause - International Denim Day 2017
When: April 26, 2017
Where: Worldwide
Don your favorite pair of jeans to increase awareness and promote an end to victim-blaming! Encourage your employer to participate in International Denim Day to take a stand against sexual violence and victim blaming. Employees of participating organization will donate $5 or more to wear jeans on April 26, and their donations go toward support for survivors of sexual violence. Each participating organization will also receive a media packet to help highlight their efforts to end sexual assault, including a social media toolkit. To receive Denim Day materials for your business, please contact Zina Jiad at email@example.com.
Show Solidarity with Survivors as they Speak Out: From Surviving to Thriving Celebrating the Voices of Survivors
When: April 28, 2017 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lakeview Health
1900 Corporate Square Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Celebrate the voices of survivors by attending the Rape Recovery Team's "From Surviving to Thriving" event. This empowering evening allows survivors a forum to share their experiences through a creative lens. Enjoy artwork and spoken word depicting journeys of healing from survivors of sexual assault. Refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the community. Would you or someone you know like to submit their original artwork, performance art, written work and multimedia work for this event?
For any questions about this event, or more information on submitting artwork, please contact Eileen Rodden at email@example.com.
About the Women's Center of Jacksonville
The Women's Center of Jacksonville is a community based, 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women. Offering comprehensive services under one roof, our mission is to improve the lives of women through advocacy, support and education. The warm and welcoming environment of the Women's Center offers a unique and safe place for women and their families who seek assistance. Programs include affordable mental health counseling ● education, advocacy and health information for breast cancer survivors ● adult literacy and tutoring ● 24/7 crisis intervention and advocacy for victims of sexual violence ● a 24 hour rape crisis hotline ● rape prevention education for youth ● Girls Circle program for girls ● personal growth and support groups ● and information and referral. Each year the Women's Center touches the lives of over 7,500 women, men and girls.
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This was the year of the goose. Remember back in April when we hatched out 17 goslings? Well, having 19 large geese is to say the least a little noisy and destructive on the yard. So, what to do with them? "Let's have goose for Christmas dinner!" Deann exclaims. So, for two weeks she researched how to butcher, prep and cook a goose. All in all the project was a success. The meat was a little tough but didn't taste bad. Conclusion? It was a heck of alot of work! So, she can check that off her self sustenance bucket list and next year we'll buy a nice steak for Christmas dinner.
Here is a pic of Deann weighing the goose to see how long to cook it. Coocoo was VERY interested in how many pounds she would get to eat.


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Now, if he goes in a different direction, other then yours while your walking, don't react to it, just turn around completely and go in the opposite direction, as he heels each time, make sure that you treat and praise him. He'll learn that by him listening to you it benefits him, How to teach dog to roll over after all he gets treats and he'll catch on to this fast if you just keep teaching dog to heel. Now this doesn't mean that you should over do his training, just a few minutes a day should be fine.
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Friday, April 18, 2014
After uploading my safari pictures and videos from my IPhone to my computer, I discovered that I could not find the videos on my computer. I was pretty sure they had been uploaded, because the process took so long. After much fumbling about, I gave up and went to the Apple Store where I had bought the IPhone. I was assigned a technical counselor -- a middle-aged blind man with a guide dog [this is serious!] -- who proceeded to explain to me how to find my videos. I went home and found them where he said they would be. But now, having found them, I cannot upload them into my blog. Blogger says it is uploading them, but after a very long wait [ten minutes or longer] there is no uploading.
I would really like to share some of my videos with the waiting world. Does anyone have any advice?
I would really like to share some of my videos with the waiting world. Does anyone have any advice?
Posted by Robert Paul Wolff at 1:46 PM
3 comments:
- Kenneth Tiong said...
Why not create a YouTube accounts, then upload the videos on YouTube, and post the links on your blog? Blogger probably doesn't have as many video uploading amenities as YouTube.
- April 18, 2014 at 3:40 PM
- Robert Paul Wolff said...
Hey, I tried it and it worked!! Pretty good. Thank you.
- April 18, 2014 at 5:25 PM
- Kenneth Tiong said...
No problems! As I understand it, most bloggers who want to put video on their blog posts upload on a third party service.
It may be also possible to have a direct video window on your blog that is hosted on YouTube, so that viewers don't have to click out of your blog to view the video. It's called 'video embedding' and I've linked a FAQ below for how to that on Blogger for Youtube videos. Your mileage may vary.
- April 18, 2014 at 7:15 PM
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Minnesota Department of Human Services records list Le Sueur County as one of five counties in the state when it comes to 2018 child protection assessment visits. .
The county did not miss one of its scheduled 146 visits last year. Only Le Sueur, Marshall, Stevens, Red Lake, and Lake of the Woods counties had a 100 percent rating in overall timeliness.
The state average rating is 88.4 percent.
Le Sueur County currently has more than 6,700 total children, while Marshall County has 2,137, Stevens County 1,985 and Red Lake and Lake of the Woods less than 1,000 each. This wasn't the only category that the county received a perfect 100 percent rating. They did not miss a family investigation (24 hours response), family investigation (5 day response), family assessment (5 day response), or a caseworker visit (398-of- 398).
In other Le Sueur County Board business: * Commissioner Danny O'Keefe was appointed to the HRA Board. * Discussion was held on broadband within the county. A feasibility study was recently completed by Finley Engineering on adding broadband throughout the county. The commissioners will continue to monitor broadband and there was also discussions of surveying the residents for their thoughts on the subject. * A utility rate study will be completed for the West Jefferson Subordinate Sewer District. The new district will provide new sewer collection service for up to 140 lots around West Jefferson Lake and will establish sewer utility rates that will pay for the operations of the district.
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We believe the Les Misérables star gets credit for wearing it first, though we can't say "best." The black version of the printed tee is more over-the-top than the rest and that's saying a lot.
Cici left us in a similar state of shock when she paired the white take on the top with a long white skirt and ended up looking like a ghost. The light color was an improvement. The rest of the look was not.
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Ford recalled that he had deliberated for a lengthy period last year on making a race for the U.S. Senate against Republican incumbent Bill Frist and that if he had, I could probably not have been keynote speaker of [state] co-chair of the Gore 2000 campaign.
Asked whether he was nervous about his opportunity, the 9th District congressman said, Im nervous about the teleprompter. As you can tell, I like to talk. Ive never had to write a speech or read a speech before. He said hed received some advice about speech content from people in the [Gore] campaign and the DNC [Democratic National Committee].
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When we think about the value of our life, we should think about all of our Values, both quantitatively and qualitatively. If we have any Values at all (and few of us would admit that we don't), then we can measure the meaningfulness of our life by our specific expression of these Values. It would be ludicrous for us to claim that our life has no value and also claim to have certain wants and aspirations. If we desire anything at all, then our life has value.
The problem with those who feel that life has no value is their failure to realize what is really important to them. When we focus on what we do have, cherish or expect in life, we will immediately begin to recognize the value these things bring to our life. If we wallow in self-pity about our meaningless life, we are actually saying that we are too blind or stubborn to see what is right in front of us.
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We have no right to say that our life has no value simply because we are getting a divorce, losing our job or even getting a terminal illness. While something of value may have been painfully lost, we must still focus on those redeeming Values that we do have. We must recognize the full perspective of a valuable life, not concentrating only on the negative at the expense of the positive. Regardless of our setbacks, our life has tremendous value . . . as long as we accept and stay focused on the Values that belong to us and still cherish.


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This article will focus on the manner in which cross-border mergers are dealt with in South African and international competition law, in particular, in developing and emerging economies (DEEs) due to the prevalence of these specific economies in Africa.
Cross-border mergers can be defined either on the basis of the "structure" or the "effect" of the merger. A merger can be considered "cross-border" in structure if it involves firms established in more than one jurisdiction. An "effect" merger is one where, regardless of where the merging firms were established, the merger affects the markets in more than one jurisdiction.
In most countries, where laws have been enacted to ensure free and fair economic competition, mergers (or at least those that involve substantial companies) are scrutinised by a government agency and may not be implemented if the merger is likely to create a monopoly or otherwise lessen competition in the market. The main issue arising as a result of cross-border mergers is the fact that the merger must be reported to, and approved by, the authorities in more than one country and, as a result, the possibility of inconsistent decisions in different jurisdictions arises.
Merger control is a unique branch of competition law, because, unlike cartels and abuses of dominance, mergers have positive and negative effects on economic growth. Thus, in order to maximise the positive business and economic effects that can stem from mergers, it is vital that effective merger control regimes are implemented in DEEs.
The unique characteristics of merger control and
Of particular interest to African countries is the institution of a Competition Commission by the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). COMESA aims to achieve harmonisation among the competition rules of its member states in order to avoid conflicts. This regional regulatory body alleviates some of the issues relating to jurisdiction when assessing cross-border mergers.
DEEs have unique economic, political and social circumstances. Thus, merger controls in these countries must be approached with particular care. COMESA comprises 19 member states with a population of over 389 million; it forms a major market place for both internal and external trading. South Africa and several of Africa's other significant economies, such as Nigeria, Ghana and Botswana, are not members; the member states would be considered DEEs.
Under Article 5 of the COMESA Treaty, member states are obliged to take steps to secure the enactment of the necessary legislation to give effect to the Treaty. Therefore, member states are required to ensure that the obligations arising out of the COMESA Competition Regulations are fulfilled within their domestic markets.
The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has jurisdiction in relation to "'notifiable mergers." A notifiable merger is defined as one where two conditions are met:
- one or both of the firms involved operate in two or more COMESA member states; and
- the thresholds of the combined annual turnover or assets of the merging parties provided for in Article 23 (3) of the Regulations, are exceeded (Currently, the threshold is set at zero, so effectively every merger that complies with the first requirement is notifiable).
In addition, the commission may require that mergers which, in its opinion, are likely to prevent competition substantially or negatively affect public policy in the Common Market are also reported.
In terms of the COMESA Regulations, a merger that is not reported or is not approved by the CCC can be very costly to the merging parties. The Regulations provide for a high penalty of up to 10% of aggregate turnover in the COMESA region for not notifying eligible mergers. More importantly, the merger will have no legal effect and will be unenforceable in the region.
Another question that has to be confronted is the relationship between the COMESA competition regulation regime and the local regulations applicable in each member state. Some states require that even if the merger is approved by the CCC, it must still pass muster through the national competition authority, while others do not expressly provide for it.
Other states do not have their own competition laws. Parties to a cross-border merger need to ensure that they are acquainted, and comply, with all applicable laws, to avoid having to unravel the transaction, at great cost and inconvenience, later.
There is significant scope for further development in the field of cross-border merger regulation. Regional regimes, such as that employed by COMESA, are a positive step forward, but the development of internal competition law cultures and laws within countries is vital for the regulations to be implemented efficiently. Globalisation is undeniably attractive for international markets and should not be hampered by inadequate assessment and regulation of cross-border mergers.
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It's been about a month since we began renovating our new shop space. In that time, walls were removed, doors and interior windows were removed, electric outlets and switches were moved, drywall was hung and plastered. And now, the cleanup has begun. Front windows and doors have been scrubbed and squeegeed – then we had to show off the shiny clean windows by putting in two American flag buntings.
Many of our customers have driven by the new space to check-it-out and are excited that it is convenient and so accessible. They all give it a thumbs up.
While we are working on the inside – painting, rebuilding displays and getting furniture and merchandise moved over from our current store, signage is being created for the outside and should be in place soon.
We've been sharing this preview of our new sign on our Facebook page and in the store:
What you will be seeing outside when it is completed:
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Tasmanian Seafoods Pty. Ltd was established in 1969, it has grown to be the one of the largest processors of abalone in Australia. Currently, the processing of abalone is conducted in three factories, located at Smithton and Margate in Tasmania, and Dandenong in Victoria.
The location of our establishments are well positioned to assist in providing the freshest abalone for export as it is sourced from oceans surrounding the whole of Tasmania, the south coast of Victoria and Western Australia. The result is a well organised network, which maintains supplies of abalone to be processed for export on a regular basis.
Our attention to detail and commitment to quality has earned Approved Arrangement (AA) certification for all of our products.
We have many years of processing experience and marketing expertise. We are able to supply canned, live, dried and frozen seafood products to markets throughout Asia as well as the UK, Europe and North America.


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We have received news that doctoral student Mimi Nielsen has been awarded SWEA San Francisco's 2017 scholarship! SWEA (Swedish Women's Educational Association), a non-profit global organization, dedicated to promoting Swedish culture and traditions in countries outside Sweden awards scholarships to people pursuing academic or professional research or artistic endeavors, with particular relevance to Sweden. Mimi is currently working on her dissertation project: "Playing the Edge: The Work of Affect in Emilie Flygare-Carlén's Authorship and Reception," which focuses on the writing and contemporary reception of Sweden's most popular and most exported mid-19th-century author.
A brief description from Mimi on her dissertation project:
Texts are significantly valued through their readers' experiences of them, as well as the meaning assigned to said experience. My interest in Flygare-Carlén's reception took form as I noticed the extent to which her contemporary reviewers referenced or alluded to their felt reading experiences. It was evident that these experiences were key to their subsequent judgments. Considering the reviewers' affective experience in reading two of Flygare-Carlén's novels, Rosen på Tistelön (1842), the novel that catapulted her into international fame, and Ett rykte (1850), the infamous novel that nearly ended her career, inevitably brings me back to the novels themselves. My dissertation therefore has a two-part structure, as I first consider the contemporary reviews and then correlate these to the ways that Flygare-Carlén utilizes affect in these two novels, and to what effect.
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Categories: Visual Arts
Peter Manion: Peek-A-Boo
A pop-up and performance by Peter Manion
Peer through the gallery's peepholes February 9th – 21st and watch Peter create, interpret, install, and reinterpret his plaster and felt works.
See the finished products of this unique, pop-up event at the opening reception on February 21, 5-8pm.
A second special performance is planned for Saturday, February 29th. Stay tuned for details!
Pop-up runs through March 28th.
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Cancer Review Committees
Protocol Prioritization Committee (PPC)
The purposes of the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute (SOCCI) Protocol Prioritization Committee (PPC) are to identify and prioritize clinical trials that are best aligned with the mission of SOCCI, to make the best new cancer therapies available to patients, and to enhance clinical trial outcomes. Prioritization of SOCCI research goals begins within the individual clinical research program or cluster. When assessing high quality, relevant trials that meet SOCCI objectives, the PPC will ensure that studies to be conducted are also consistent with the priorities set by the clinical research program or cluster. The PPC will rank studies that are likely to succeed based on a prior feasibility assessment.
The function of the PPC is distinct from that of the Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee (PRMC), the focus of which is scientific review and protocol monitoring. Protocols are reviewed by the PPC and assigned priority scores prior to submission to the PRMC.
All studies that are required to be reviewed by the PRMC will first be reviewed by the PPC to assess feasibility and to determine if the study should be designated as high priority.
Review criteria
- Investigator Initiated and peer reviewed (as defined by CCSG)
- Cooperative Group studies (NCTN) and CTSU status
- Investigator initiated studies (internal or external) that meet SOCCI developmental goals
- Potential for High Scientific Output: Investigator has a leadership role; likely scientific impact
- Studies preparatory to a cooperative group (NCTN) trial
Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee (PRMC)
The Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee (PRMC) is a multidisciplinary committee responsible for peer review of all clinical research protocols at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute (SOCCI). The PRMC's objectives are:
- To foster development of SOCCI clinical research protocols
- To assure through peer review scientific quality, feasibility, timeliness and ethics, and
- To monitor the progress of ongoing research studies
Establishment of research goals and scientific priorities begins at the Department or Division level or within each clinical or translational research program. The initial PRMC review will assess whether the protocol meets standards of scientific design, including scientific rationale, specific objectives, endpoints, biostatistical design and analysis, and the ability to accrue patients and meet endpoints. The PRMC will assess whether the data to be collected are appropriate to the study's goals.
The PRMC has the authority to:
- Approve or disapprove the submission of protocols to the Institutional Review Board (IRB)
- Require modifications in any aspect of a study protocol prior to IRB submission
- Require supplemental supporting background information before completing its' review of a protocol
- Monitor trial activity and if deemed appropriate request that the Principal Investigator close poorly performing studies
The function of the PRMC is distinct from that of the IRB whose focus is on human subjects' protection. Both PRMC and IRB approval are required, in that order, for a protocol to go forward. The objectives of the PRMC are consistent with, and derived from, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) guidelines for Comprehensive Cancer Center Grant (CCSG) designation.


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Skip to 0 minutes and 7 seconds NICHOLAS FAIR: In the previous quiz, you selected which of these images best represents the way you like to learn. Each choice represents a different theory about knowledge, learning, and teaching. These theories have a big influence on how we learn and how our education is structured, so it's worth taking a moment to understand them more. The first theory is called behaviouralism. This theory sees knowledge as a collection of trained behavioural responses to external stimuli, just as Pavlov observed with his dog. In terms of teaching and learning, behaviouralism suggests we learn by passively absorbing information given to us by an expert. This may involve a lot of repetition until the correct behavioural responses are embedded in us.
Skip to 0 minutes and 48 seconds This way of teaching and learning is considered instructionist. The second learning theory is cognitive constructivism. This theory considers knowledge is contained in a series of mental maps, or schema, inside our brains. As we experience new things, we make sense of them by using our current mental map, but then by ourselves, we actively reconstruct those mental maps to accommodate the new information we have gained. For teaching and learning, this means that actively discovering new information by doing things will lead to the construction of knowledge inside our brain. However, it may often help to have someone around to guide and help us with the resources we need. This way of teaching and learning is known as experiential.
Skip to 1 minute and 35 seconds The third of our learning theories is social constructivism. This theory argues that it is through the socially accepted frameworks of language and culture, meaning has developed and knowledge transmitted. For example, if all of us on this MOOC agree to call a glass a shoe, then a sentence such as, can I have a shoe of water, please? would make perfect sense to us but not to anyone outside of this MOOC. What this suggests is that meaning is not just interpreted and constructed within the brain but is co-constructed through social interactions with other people using a shared understanding of language and culture.
Skip to 2 minutes and 14 seconds The impacts of this on teaching and learning is that learning is fundamentally a social activity where through collaborating and discussing in small groups of four or five, we can learn with and from our peers. A facilitator is key to starting off discussions for this type of learning. The final theory is called connectivism. It sees knowledge as distributed across a network of connections– networks where humans, technologies, actions, and social relationships act continuously together to create and distribute knowledge. Therefore, learning is the process of acquiring specific patterns of connections between items of distributed knowledge. Learners interpret their actions and experiences to build and navigate this network of connections in a range of formal and informal situations.
Skip to 3 minutes and 4 seconds This means that learning is codependent on the growth, maintenance, and activation of that network and its effective inclusion into teaching practises. Aspects of this approach have previously been referred to as networked learning. In summary, we are all diverse in terms of our preferred method of learning depending upon our knowledge, choice of subject, and context. The teaching and learning approach that's associated with these theories will have a vast impact on how we learn now and in the future, but what do you think? We look forward to hearing your views about how we learn in the discussion section below. Thanks
What do the learning theories say about how we learn?
This animation explains some of the different theories about how we learn and how they relate to teaching.
These theories have a big influence on how we learn and how our education is structured, so it is important to take time to understand them.
Learning can occur in formal situations, such as a classroom, lecture theatre, or tutorial. It can also occur in informal situations, such as using Google and Youtube to learn how to fix your bike. The Web, social media and smartphones have led to a blurring of the boundaries between the formal and informal, the professional and the personal.
This means we need to assess the relevance of these different learning theories to teaching and learning in the network age.
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You will have a chance to investigate these theories and approaches in more detail during the next steps in this activity.
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Helicobacter pylori attachment to gastric cells induces cytoskeletal rearrangements and tyrosine phosphorylation of host cell proteins
The consequences of Helicobacter pylori attachment to human gastric cells were examined by transmission electron microscopy and immunofluorescence microscopy. H. pylori attachment resulted in (i) effacement of microvilli at the site of attachment, (ii) cytoskeletal rearrangement directly beneath the bacterium, and (iii) cup/pedestal formation at the site of attachment. Double-immunofluorescence studies revealed that the cytoskeletal components actin, alpha-actinin, and talin are involved in the process. Immunoblot analysis showed that binding of H. pylori to AGS cells induced tyrosine phosphorylation of two host cell proteins of 145 and 105 kDa. These results indicate that attachment of H. pylori to gastric epithelial cells resembles that of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli. Coccoid H. pylori, which are thought to be terminally differentiated bacterial forms, are capable of binding and inducing cellular changes of the same sort as spiral H. pylori, including tyrosine phosphorylation of host proteins.


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Justin Hollis and Erin Olson
Historically, Minnesota's labor force participation rate has hovered around 80 percent, one of the highest in the nation. Unfortunately, even high participation in the labor force won't protect Minnesota from experiencing significant talent shortages over the next five years.
Employment projections indicate that, by 2022, Minnesota will need nearly 3.2 million workers to keep pace with historic rates of economic growth statewide. With just 2.9 million people over the age of 16 expected to be in the labor force and working, our state is expected to fall about 239,000 workers short.
We are already seeing evidence of a jobseeker's market. Since the end of 2016, the number of job vacancies across Minnesota has exceeded the number of jobseekers. Currently there are 53,000 more open positions than individuals who are available and actively looking for work.
In the coming decade, employers in a variety of industries may have difficulty filling open positions. Service-providing industries will experience the majority of employment growth between 2016 and 2026. Job opportunities are expected to emerge in sectors providing services by and for Minnesota's future populations, including our growing older adult population and our increasingly diverse youth populations. For example, the health care industry expects to add 78,400 additional jobs by 2026. Employers in education expect 12,100 additional jobs. Construction may see net growth of 10,300 jobs by 2026.
With more jobs than working-age adults available to fill them, solving Minnesota's workforce shortage is going to require an "all hands on deck" approach. Facing a workforce shortage of 239,000 workers in the next few years, there are investments we can make to reduce that gap by almost one-third. Estimates from RealTime Talent show us how we can reduce the workforce shortage by investing in specific groups of workers.
The proportion of adults between the ages of 16 and 24 working have not increased significantly over the past 10 years. Youth labor force participation could drop from 68 percent in 2017 to 64 percent by 2022. Factors contributing to the decline include different choices about time use and the balance between school and work, stagnating entry-level wages, and an increasing variety of non-traditional earnings opportunities. Holding youth employment steady could help reduce the gap by an additional 26,000 workers.
Even as job growth occurs in sectors structured to serve an aging population, job opportunities for older workers will continue to grow as Minnesotans live longer and want or must continue to work beyond traditional retirement age. Rising shares of older adults are working, with about 19% of older Minnesotans working today. Were it not for the 84,000 working Minnesotans over 64, the state would face a shortage of about 23,000 workers today. By enacting policy that would gradually extend the retirement age by 1 year, estimates indicate as many as 1,000 additional workers over age 64 could be available to help fill the gap.
Minnesota has some of the most dramatic disparities in employment by race and ethnicity in the nation. If we eliminate these disparities in employment by 2022, Minnesota could have as many as many as 57,000 additional workers beyond what has been forecasted adding their productive contributions to the economy.
Even these investments in "homegrowing" our workforce will leave a gap needing to be addressed through in-migration, immigration, technology, and growth in automation.
A moderate increase in net domestic migration could result in as many as 11,000 additional workers. By maintaining the current annual increase in international migration, as many as 6,000 additional workers could be available to address the state's workforce shortage.
Employers struggling to fill jobs should expect to continue interviewing pools of applicants, both younger and older than in the past, and of increasing racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity. Flexible work arrangements, opportunities for advancement, and other characteristics of "good" jobs (e.g., competitive pay, benefits, consistent scheduling) are smart investments and seen by jobseekers as competitive advantages in a tight labor market. By exercising cultural competence, critically examining legacy hiring practices, and embracing inclusive recruiting, hiring, and advancement, employers can further develop the ability to attract and retain the diverse, skilled workforce Minnesota needs to remain economically competitive and ensure our shared quality of life.
Justin Hollis Research Scientist, Minnesota Compass
Justin specializes in policy research, program evaluation, and promoting the use of community indicators and performance measures by governmental and nonprofit organizations to better engage community and other key stakeholders in assessing the position and progress of communities' quality of life.
Before joining Wilder Research, Justin worked for Ramsey County supporting strategic planning and implementation, policy research and analysis, and performance management. Justin informed elected officials on the key characteristics of community indicators-performance measurement integration and initiated the county's integration process starting with separate efforts ultimately oriented toward fully integrated community indicators-performance measurement within the community.
He holds a master's degree in economics from the University of New Mexico, and a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of St. Thomas.
Erin Olson
Research Strategist, RealTime Talent
Erin fosters data-informed decision-making within Minnesota's workforce, education, and economic development systems by bringing fresh data and private-sector partners to the table. She uses new, real-time job and candidate data sources alongside traditional labor market information to deepen understanding of regional labor market needs and industry-specific areas for action.
A Minnesota native, Erin worked previously in refugee resettlement, affordable housing management, and with a number of Twin Cities neighborhood associations and councils. Her research career spans economic development, housing health and affordability, transportation, and workforce analysis, including work with the University of Minnesota's Center for Transportation Studies, Center for Urban and Regional Affairs, and Center for Integrative Leadership. Internationally, she worked with Vedor, LDA and the Mozambican Ministry of Tourism and Culture, performing a census of western Niassa Province to evaluate local opportunities for economic development and growth. She brings fresh and intersectional approaches to addressing talent recruitment, development, and retention challenges in Minnesota.
She holds two master's degrees in urban and regional planning and public health from the University of Minnesota, where she focused on community economic development, housing, and population studies. She also holds a bachelor's degree in anthropology.


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Worried that students may be losing their culture to the onslaught of hamburgers and spaghetti, a high school in Nagasaki, Japan, has added a new test to its entrance exams—chopsticks skills.
According to an article from international news resource Agence France-Presse titled "Japanese Students Face Chopstick Test," applicants to the Hisata Gakuen Girls' High School in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, must demonstrate proficient use of chopsticks by gracefully transferring marbles, beads, and beans from one plate to another. "This is simply one factor to assess whether these girls can handle chopsticks correctly, which is really the most basic element in education," said Katushi Hisata, vice principal of the school. He says that only 20 percent of Japanese students use chopsticks correctly.
The increasing popularity of non-Japanese food such as pizza and fried chicken is partly to blame for faulty chopsticks skills. In addition, more women in the work force means that more children eat meals alone these days. "It's surprising to see how many children don't know how to hold chopsticks correctly, which is a part of the Japanese culture's beauty," said Hisata.
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Leader, Church Revitalization Initiatives Team
Ralph W. Neighbour III is the leader of the Church Revitalization Team for the California Southern Baptist Convention. His primary responsibility is to provide leadership for implementing Count the Cost revitalization strategy for CSBC congregations.
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Good Monday morning! Hope everyone had a nice weekend. One pilates exam down, one more to go Tuesday afternoon! Wish me luck.
I've never read the Twilight books, but talked my hubby into taking me to see the movie Saturday night (thanks for babysitting Reed!). I did things backwards with seeing the movie first, but enjoyed it more than I thought I would. People in our theater were hilarious. As soon as Edward was on screen the cat calls were all over the place. I was cracking up at the crazy fans. Once I get to CA I'll have to dive into the series. I feel like I'm the last one out there who hasn't read them. What did you all think of the movie who read the books first? I've heard some mixed reviews.
Now onto the cookies! I've had this fabulous little cookie on file for a while now just waiting to post it. Talk about a great combination. I hope you all can find these cherry chips. I got mine at the Super Walmart by my house, (no more Super Walmart for me once I get to CA, what will I do?!) I think these chips come out around the holidays, but do check for them, you'll love this recipe. These would be great on those holiday plates too (more coming soon). Buttery and just slightly crisp around the edges, Enjoy!
Buttery Crisp Cherry and Chocolate Chip Cookies
2 sticks melted butter
1 Cup sugar
¾ Cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 ½ Cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 Cup cherry chips
1 Cup chocolate chips
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a stand or electric mixer, beat melted butter and sugars until well combined. Slowly beat in eggs and vanilla until well combined. Place dry ingredients into a large bowl; stir to combine then add slowly to wet ingredients along with the chips. With a cookie scoop, scoop cookies onto a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet. Bake for 7-10 minutes or until edges just start to brown. Let cool on cookie sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to cooling rack.
about 36 cookies
Have a great Thanksgiving Everyone! This is the best time of year. I'll see you soon with more great cookies and a killer soup from my father-in-law!


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In Amity Shlaes book, The Forgotten Man, the taxpayer, the business person, the man who supported his family and worked under very difficult conditions during The Great Depression, is depicted as the "forgotten man" - the man who paid the taxes and shouldered the burden of the New Deal as our government planned, plotted, and plodded through years of economic turmoil.
The forgotten man was the hero. Without him, our country could never have emerged on the other side of the Great Depression. Today, the forgotten men are still family men. They still love their children. They still provide for them. But there's a difference.
In this generation, the forgotten men are men who have had their children stripped from a part of their lives, some more than others, some entirely. They have had no choice in this, didn't want it, didn't ask for it, and neither did their kids. It was done directly by the women who bore their children.
This is not meant as a misogynistic criticism of women or mothers. But in the cases where it happens, it is true - it is done by the women who bore their children. The "system" plays its part. It incorporates incentives to fight for control of the children - the more time a parent has with the children the greater the financial reward - Mom may not want Dad out of the kids' lives, she just wants more support from him and that is how she gets it.
And so, what happens - he works, he toils, he does all he can to provide, pay, and provide more. He gives all he has to give. Then the day comes when he has no more to give. Support arrearages accumulate, the law turns against him, and he is in very deep trouble - again, at the hands of the one who loved him.
But for negative labels and connotations, he would be forgotten, and often is. A few nights in jail, only to be repeated in days and months ahead, and then there is no work to follow. When you see this man panhandling the streets, forlorn, ugly, almost frightening - ask yourself how he got there. But for the grace of God? Or is it, but for the insensitivity of people like...hmmm
The forgotten man of this generation - he makes for a sad commentary on how we treat fatherhood as a culture.


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Professor Bernard Cerquiglini will be in Atlanta in January! [fr]
Bernard Cerquiglini has a long and distinguished career as a professor of Linguistics. For many years, Dr. Cerquiglini has also presented the very popular television program Merci professeur! on the global television network TV5 Monde.
His lecture will address the essential interconnectivity and profound history that link the French and English languages.
This event is sponsored by AATF Georgia Chapter, American Association of Teachers of French.
Where and When?
- Emory University – White Hall 207 : Monday 30 January 2017 from 4:15pm to 5:15pm (Lecture in English)
To register for the conference, please fill out this form and send it to Thomas Tugulescu.
- - Alliance Française d'Atlanta : Tuesday 31 January 2017 from 7pm to 8pm (Lecture in French). Click here to register.
Lecture description:
Languages, as a means of communication and interaction among humans, grow as a result of historical events and developments. Invasions as well as political and economic factors affect languages, especially those in close contact. A comparative history of the English and French languages is an excellent example of this phenomenon. Over several centuries, both languages have influenced each other, while gaining cultural hence normative leadership throughout the world. As a result of their constant contact, today, the English vocabulary is largely of French origin, while the great majority of new French words continue to be borrowed from English.
This mutual exchange reminds us that languages are neither isolated nor protected entities, that plurilingualism is part of all human communication, and that languages will continue to grow and have to be practiced with their various origins and their rich imports.


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Culture Watch: J.K. Rowling's The Casual Vacancy and Larson's In the Garden of Beasts
by J.K. Rowling, ©2012
Little, Brown & Company/Hachette Book Group, Publishers
Hardcover: 303 pp
J.K. Rowling's brave leap into the world of adult fiction has hit the shelves with a bang, garnering some shocked gasps from people who expected something Harry Potterish and uplifting. If you're going to read this novel, you need to toss such expectations out the window, and brace yourselves for some serious social commentary and true-to-life language of the kind that used to be called shocking. Considering the expletives we hear on daytime television these days, such language should no longer shock, but a steady diet of it can still be distressing, even if it is absolutely true to the way many people speak.
Distressing is exactly what Ms. Rowling wants. There is a long line of British novels that aim to raise social consciousness: Dickens springs to mind, as do the mysteries of writer Dorothy L. Sayers, whom Ms. Rowling has said she admires. Rowling's standards could hardly be higher than those two, and her story comes close to being every bit as distressing and rewarding and inspiring as the books of her idols.
Like the characters created by Dickens or Sayers, the caste of Ms. Rowling's novel lives within the rigid class framework of Britain's social structure. It is the genius of all three writers — Dickens, Sayers, and now Rowling — to show us that every stratum of society contains people both moral and immoral.
Rowling has a delicious ability to delineate the pomposity and blinding greed of some members of the middle class, who are sublimely sure of their superiority over anyone they perceive to be below them in the social hierarchy. Other reviews have mentioned that those avatars of the grubby middle class must be first cousins to Harry Potter's relatives, the Dursleys. If we go that route, we can see the roots of Dolores Umbridge, the acquisitive, smarmy and fortunately temporary head mistress of Hogwarts, in Rowling's spot-on depiction of the upwardly mobile snobs in the village of Pagford.
However, this book is most emphatically not something you'd want to hand to a youngster who loves Harry Potter. Let them grow up and find it for themselves. Rowling has made the transition from writing for youngsters and adults, to writing something for grownups, period. Her skills have not lessened in transit. She has written something that we need to read, even though it can at times be grubby and painful. "Good" characters sometimes behave in unlovable ways; "bad" characters are sometimes redeemable, but gains that are made, both personal and communal gains, are modest. No one comes off without pain and/or guilt. Some grow with the experience; some do not.
There is no magic here beyond the kind one can sometimes glimpse in hopeless situations: the flash of vibrancy in a child coping with a brutal life, or the kindness of someone who sees that flash and tries to encourage it. The story is heartbreaking, but with a sliver of uplift and hope as characters learn from their experiences.
A word of caution: the first several chapters introduce multiple characters, and at times, it is hard to remember who is who (or maybe my constant flicking back of pages is just a tribute to my advancing age and retreating short-term memory). For what it's worth, I found that jotting down a very abbreviated "cheat sheet" (on a tiny scrap of paper, which also served as bookmark) helped me to remember who was who or belonged to whom.
Oh, and for anyone who has ever raised a teenage boy, you may find eye-rolling recognition in the depiction of the horny male teenage brain. Spot-On, Ms. R.
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School officials searched his car without his consent after finding on-line message he supposedly wrote
March 18, 2014
An Ohio high school student is now considering a lawsuit after school officials searched his car without his consent and found a pocket knife, leading to his arrest.
Jordan Wiser, an EMT trainee who attends Ashtabula County Technical School in Jefferson, spent 13 days in jail for the three-inch knife officials found and reported to police.
He was charged with "illegal conveyance of a weapon onto a school ground" despite the fact that the knife was found in Wiser's first responder vest and used for slicing an accident victim's seatbelt.
"I declined to allow them to search myself or my car and that I wanted to talk to my lawyer or my father," Wiser told Fox News. "They told me it wasn't an option."
The school officials claimed that they had "probable cause" to search Wiser's car based on a message Wiser supposedly wrote on-line and that possession of the pocket knife was a violation of the school's "zero tolerance" policy.
"We indicate that we have the right to search, and he was aware of the policy," school Superintendent Jerome Brockway said, who seemingly thinks that school policy trumps the Fourth Amendment.
Wiser stated that he is seriously considering a lawsuit.
"It is definitely an option," he added.
The officials apparently thought that reading an on-line message Wiser supposedly wrote gave them probable cause to search his vehicle without a warrant.
This unreasonable search is similar to one that occurred at a private school in Pennsylvania where a student was strip searched by staff who claimed that she did not have constitutional rights because she was in a private school.
And additionally, school officials have once again derailed and perhaps even destroyed a student's future through their "zero tolerance" policies.
In February, a Chicago school suspended an eighth grader under its "zero tolerance" guidelines after he allegedly threw a snowball in a police officer's general direction.
The eighth grader claims, however, that someone else in the group of around 15 kids was the culprit.
"It made me mad," he said. "He [the cop] said the snowball hit him but it hit the car, not him."
And in January, a Pennsylvania school suspended a 10-year-old after he mimed the action of firing an arrow from an imaginary bow.
Fortunately in this incident, the school lifted the suspension after a civil liberties watchdog group intervened.
But as long as "zero tolerance" policies are in place at public schools, students will continue to be suspended, expelled and even arrested for conduct regardless of how minor or non-threatening it is.
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- 1 / 6From Summit to Seaweed: Sailboat skiing the Westfjords, Iceland
The Hornstrandir Nature Reserve is among the wildest places left in the North Atlantic. There are no roads. No electricity. No Wi-Fi. The last family to live there year-round departed in the 1950s, leaving the land to the Arctic foxes, seals, and millions of seabirds for much of the year. The best way to explore this windswept region where the sea meets vertical cliffs? By boat—and skis. Aurora Arktika, a family-owned and -operated guide service based in nearby Íslafjörður, leads six-day trips during which you sleep aboard one of the company's two expedition sailboats and spend your days climbing mountains and skiing down them. After a breakfast of salami, cheese, and hot coffee, grab your ski gear and take a Zodiac to shore, where you'll use your skis to climb a snowfield. At about 1,000 vertical feet, you'll top out to see the expanse of Iceland's remote Westfjords. Take in the view before dropping into a 40-degree slope of powder that leads all the way to the ocean. Haukur Sigurðsson, a 33-year-old guide for Aurora Arktika, calls it skiing from "summit to seaweed." At the end of the day, the boat awaits, along with fresh mussels and clam chowder. And if you're lucky, you'll dine beneath the aurora borealis. aurora-arktika.comCourtesy of Aurora Arktika
- 2 / 6Fright Night: Tschäggättä Festival, Lötschental Valley, SwitzerlandFor centuries, a lonely footpath was the only way in or out of Lötschental Valley, which lies in central Switzerland between the dramatic 13,000-foot peaks of the Bernese Alps and the Valais Alps. Today, you can drive on a two-lane paved road, which makes it a lot easier to experience the traditions of the "Magic Valley." The Tschäggättä Festival, held each year in early February, may be the most peculiar of these customs. During this carnival, residents don ghoulish hand-carved wooden masks and dress up in elaborately hairy costumes crafted from wool and leather. The outfits weigh up to 60 pounds, and those who wear them look like Yeti-Sasquatch-Chewbacca hybrids. After the sun drops behind the Alps, hundreds of these monsters lurch down the quiet, narrow valley, frightening locals and tourists alike. The origin of this custom is unclear, but locals suspect it goes back to the 1800s, when less fortunate farmers would disguise themselves under masks and heavy woolen robes to steal from neighbors. Today, it's a bit like Halloween, but instead of candy, the treats are glühwein, beer, sausage, and cheese.Courtesy of Lötschental Tourism
- 3 / 6Have a Mountain to Yourself: Williams Peak Hut, Sawtooth Mountains, IdahoThere are two defining characteristics of Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains: They are pierced with steep gorges and they are hard to reach, especially during the winter, when deep snows all but seal them off. The best way to experience them is to book a couple of nights in a backcountry yurt. The Williams Peak Hut (two yurts side by side) was the first overnight shelter erected on the edge of the Sawtooth Wilderness. Crafted and maintained by Sawtooth Mountain Guides, the yurts sleep up to eight people each and come equipped with a wood stove, a propane kitchen, and a wood-fired sauna. The hut offers access to 41 named ski routes, for skiers of all skill levels. The area is a protected wilderness, which means there are no snowmobiles, and it's likely the only other people you'll see are your friendly yurtmates. Guided trips start at $300 per person per day for groups of eight to 12. Private rentals are also available. sawtoothguides.comPhoto by Greta Rybus
- 4 / 6Born from Ice: Ice Music Festival, Geilo, NorwayIn the small village of Geilo, located at the foot of the mountains in central Norway's Hallingskarvet National Park, musicians carve harps, drums, horns, cellos, and other instruments out of their most abundant winter resource: ice. The Ice Music Festival, which takes place January 31 to February 4 this year, was conceived in 2006 by ice music pioneers Terje Isungset and Pål K Medhus. Every concert is different, because the sounds, often ethereal, depend on the composition and temperature of the ice and on the weather conditions. And while some instruments are preserved in freezers, most melt away after the show.Courtesy of Ice Music Festival
- 5 / 6Steep Skiing in the Hautes Alpes: La Grave, FranceIn June 2017, the téléphérique (cableway) ski lift in the centuries-old village of La Grave, France, got a new lease on life, literally. Since 1987, the lift had carried skiers from the village in the French Alps upwards of 10,000 vertical feet to access some of the steepest and most dynamic off-piste ski terrain in the world. Despite the stunning backdrop of La Meije, a 13,068-foot glaciated massif right above town, La Grave never turned into a typical ski resort: Though there are modern amenities such as cafés and small inns, La Grave looks very much the way it has since the 12th century. But the skiers who did come brought vitality to the village. When the lease on the lift expired, locals feared they would have to sell out to a big developer to secure their livelihood. Luckily, a lift company from the nearby ski area Les Deux Alpes stepped in, and agreed to keep the téléphérique running, without changing the character of the village in any substantial way. Which means you can still experience the quiet glory of La Grave⎯and what better time than now?Photo by Sean Parker
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The Young Composers Project gives students of WSMTA members the opportunity to submit their compositions for judging and comments by qualified adjudicators. These adjudicators are college professors and/or private teachers whose area of expertise is composition. The project provides educational feedback, a goal-setting format, and a focus on music that students love – their own compositions. Adjudicators select a first, second and third place composition for each grade level giving written comments. Certificates are awarded to all participants, and a small monetary prize is awarded to each first place winner (see yearly Rules and Guidelines form for details.) First place winners are invited to perform their compositions at the WSMTA Conference each summer.
2020 Rules and Guidelines
Deadline for submissions of compositions is February 21, 2020
If you have questions, please contact Martin Kennedy, WSMTA YCP Chair
Classifications, Levels, and Entry fee per composition:
Primary Grades K-2, one first place award for all three grades, $25
Elementary Grades 3-6, each grade is awarded a first place prize, $25
Junior Grades 7-9, each grade is awarded a first place prize, $30
Senior Grades 10-12, each grade is awarded a first place prize, $35
Collegiate Students graduated from high school and up to age 26, one first place prize, $40