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Improvement of the mentoring system at PJSC UEC-Saturn is recognized as one of the best HR practices in defense industry
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September 22, 2020, Rybinsk. – UEC-Saturn (a company of United Engine Corporation, Rostec State Corporation) is the winner of the II All-Russian competition "Best HR-Practices in Defense Industry 2020" organized by the Rostec Academy in the nomination "Work with Youth: Vocational Guidance, Adaptation, Involvement, Development, Retention" with the project "Improvement of the Mentoring System at UEC-Saturn". The project leader is Lyudmila Gladskih, head of a project management team for workers training in UEC-Saturn Training Centre.
A mentor is an experienced professional who provides in-service and technical training and is personally responsible for quality of a trainee's preparation as a future worker. Methodological guidance to the mentoring process is realized by UEC-Saturn Training Centre. Fulfillment of the mentoring process and assignment of a mentor is the responsibility of a subdivision leader.
"Every year the enterprise employs workers who require training and adaptation in the production subdivisions. Mentors play the key role in this process
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Lyudmila Gladskih
, a head of a project management team for workers training in UEC-Saturn Training Centre.
Not every mentor has adequate educational and psychological skills as well as in-service training skills. There is a need for the mentors to be trained on specific competences taking into account peculiarities of adult education, to have moral and material interest in transfer of experience. For that matter the project "Mentorship as a Topical HR-technology. Improvement of the Mentoring System at UEC-Saturn" was implemented at the enterprise. The decisions made following it are applicable to all production subdivisions and all worker's professions".
The current mentoring system was assessed in the course of the project, which made it possible to develop proposals aimed at its efficiency upgrading. In particular, the mentors' selection criteria and their efficiency assessment criteria, the ways to raise their material and moral interest were updated, the Regulation on mentorship was revised, a mentors' register was established. UEC-Saturn Training Centre offers training on "Mentor's Psychological and Educational Skills" and "Training within Industry" (TWI) subjects. Supported by the Yaroslavl regional division of the All-Russian industrial association of employers "Russia's Mechanical Engineers Union", a contest for the title "The Best Mentor in UEC-Saturn" aimed at increasing the mentors status was first organized in 2020.
In the framework of implementation of strategic initiatives to increase human capacity, the II All-Russian Competition "Best HR-Practices in Defense Industry 2020" and the conference "Defense Industry HR 2020" held on September 17 continued the last-year's successful experience in forming the professional HR community and provided an opportunity to share best practices in HR management among Defense Industry enterprises.
Another UEC-Saturn's project "Raising Efficiency of Blue-Collar Apprentices Training in UEC-Saturn Subdivisions" became a laureate of the competition in the nomination "HR Efficiency and Automation (HR Digitization)". The project leader is Marina Shabrova, a specialist in UEC-Saturn Training Centre.
PJSC "UEC-Saturn"
is an engine-manufacturing company specialized in the design, production and after-market support of gas turbine engines for commercial aviation, power generation and gas compression as well as for ships and vessels.
UEC-Saturn is part of United Engine Corporation.
United Engine Corporation (JSC)
(a Rostec State Corporation company) is an integrated organization specialized in the design and development, serial production and after-market support of engines for military and commercial aviation, space programs, the Navy as well as for the oil and gas industry and power generation.
Rostec State Corporation
– is one of the biggest industrial companies in Russia. It includes over 800 scientific and production enterprises in 60 regions of the country. The key areas of activity are aircraft industry, radio electronics, medical technologies, innovative materials etc. The Rostec portfolio spans such renowned brands as AVTOVAZ, KAMAZ, UAC, Russian Helicopters, UEC, Uralvagonzavod, Shvabe, Kalashnikov Concern and others. Rostec is fully engaged in the implementation of 12 national projects. The company is a key supplier of Smart City technologies, it deals with the digitalization of state management, industry, social sectors, devises development plans for 5G wireless communication technologies, industrial Internet of Things, big data and block-chain systems. Rostec is a partner of the world's leading manufacturers such as Boeing, Airbus, Daimler, Pirelli, Renault etc. The corporation's products are delivered to more than 100 countries. Almost a third of the company's receipts comes from the export of high-tech products.
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Registration is now open for the Lewisburg Parks and Recreation Department Summer Day Camp program. For more information or to sign-up, please call the Sports Complex, 359-1593, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Marshall County Civil Air Patrol meets at Ellington Airport every Monday night from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The Alzheimer's Association Marshall County Support Group will meet on the second Thursday, May 10, at noon at the Marshall Co. Senior Citizens Center located at 230 College St. in Lewisburg. Light refreshments will be provided. This month the group will have a time of sharing and caring. The group is free of charge and can be beneficial to anyone caring for a loved one suffering with memory impairment and confusion. Please call Tammy Darnell at 359-3563, Patsy Graves at 359-4506 or the Alzheimer's Association in Tullahoma at 1-800-272-3900 for more information.
Caney Spring Baptist Church will celebrate Old-fashioned "Back to Basics" Vacation Bible School, June 10-15, 2007. All children are invited to use crayons, markers and imagination to design a poster showing how much fun they will have learning about Adam and Eve, Noah and the animals, Moses and the 10 Commandments and David and Goliath. Prize ribbons will be awarded. Posters will be displayed around town to invite others to VBS.
All posters should be dropped of at Caney Spring Baptist Church, 1444 Hwy. 99 in Chapel Hill by Friday, May 11. Be sure the child's name, address and phone number are clearly marked on the back of the poster.
New Hope Cemetery, on Ostella Road, Decoration Day will be held May 11 and 12. Donations are appreciated c/o Billy Harweil, 747 Hull, Lewisburg, TN 37091.
The Belfast Lions Club is having a Country Boy Show and BBQ Supper on May 12th.
The Official GED Practice Test will be given May 12 at 8:30 a.m. at the Marshall County Adult Learning Center, in the back of Spot Lowe Vocational School, 1771 Jason Maxwell Blvd., Lewisburg. The test is free. A photo ID is required. Plan to stay approximately 5 hours. Call 359-7609 for more information and to reserve a seat.
Second Annual Lewisburg Bluegrass Gospel Festival will be held on May, 12, 2007 at 10 a.m. at Rock Creek Park. Presented by Cross Point String Band and featuring the Ward Family, Marksmen, Southern Strings and The Pilgrims. For more info call 585-356-2280 or 585-356-2281.
Berea Cemetery Decoration will be Saturday, May 12. Donations can be made at the cemetery on Friday and Saturday or mailed to Dan W. Spence- Treasurer, 1380 Spence Lane, Lewisburg, Tennessee 37091.
Gospel Singing at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church Saturday night, May 12, 2007 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Featured singers will be Two His Glory and The Cavaliers from Shelbyville.
Caney Spring Baptist Church is hosting a Mother/Daughter Garden Party tea on Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 1 p.m. at the church. Gather up your grandmothers, mothers, daughters, granddaughters and great-granddaughters.
Decoration Day will be celebrated at Short Cemetery on Spring Place Road on Saturday, May 12, 2007.
Decoration Day will be observed at Mars Hill Cemetery on Saturday, May 12, 2007. Members of the board will be present all day to receive donations for the upkeep of the cemetery. Donations may also be mailed to Gary Boatright, 2382 Lynnville Hwy, Cornersville, TN 37047.
Berea Cemetery Decoration Day will be Saturday, May 12. Donations can be made at the cemetery on Friday and Saturday or mailed to: Dan W. Spence - Treasurer, 1380 Spence Lane, Lewisburg, TN 37091.
Decoration Day will be held at Temple Cemetery on Saturday, May 12, 2007. Donations are appreciated c/o Donna Orr Hargrove, P.O. Box 1165, Lewisburg, TN 37091.
Decoration Day at Lone Oak Cemetery in Lewisburg will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 12-13, 2007. Volunteers will accept donations at the shelter located at the exit, or may be mailed to City of Lewisburg, P.O. Box 1968, Lewisburg, TN 37091.
Cedar Grove Cemetery will have "clean-up Weekends" on May 12 and 19 as weather permits.
Cornersville First Baptist Church will hold a fundraiser Fish Fry at Rock Creek Park on Saturday, May 19, 2007 from 2 to 6 p.m. The cost is $10 and the meal consists of: Fried Fish, Fries, Hush Puppies, Hot or Cold Slaw, Dessert and Tea. Carry-out is available.
The second annual Petersburg Lions Club TN Walking Horse Show will be held Friday, May 18, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at Lions Pride Park in Petersburg. General Admission is $5, children under 10 are free. For special reserved box seats call 931-276-2343. Dozens of events, great food and fun for all ages.
The 193rd consecutive meeting of the Rock Creek Bible Society will be held at Bethbirei Presbyterian Church, 2025 Bethbirei Road, Lewisburg, on Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 10:30 a.m.
The society distributes Bibles and is non-denominational. There will be a covered dish luncheon and a short business meeting following the message. Preceeding the Bible Society meeting, the Decoration of the Cemetery will be held.
Decoration Day at Palmetto Cemetery in Farmington will be held May 19 at 2:30 p.m. on the cemetery grounds. In case of inclement weather, meet at Farmington United Methodist Church. Contributions may be mailed to Janet Manine, 1513 Gina Lynn Dr., Lewisburg, TN 37091.
Cochran Cemetery Board will meet on May 19, 2007 at 2 p.m. at the Lewisburg Summit Recreation Room, 730 Franklin Ave. Anyone interested in the cemetery is invited to attend. Volunteers or those wishing to make donations should call Alice at 359-2753 for more information.
Cochran Cemetery Decoration Sunday will be held May 20, 2007. Donations are appreciated c/o Ann Tipton, 5515 Nashville Hwy., Chapel Hill, TN 37034.
Auditions for the musical "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," to be performed by the Children's Division of the Marshall County Community Theater, will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2007 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Marshall Elementary School. The production will be directed by Carol Bennington. Anyone 8 to 13 years old as of May 20 is eligible to audition. Show dates are Sept. 21-23 and 28-30. For more information call Carol Bennington at 359-1135 or Cheryl Keny at 359-3760.
Decoration Day will be held at Talley Cemetery on Delina Road, Petersburg, on Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 2 p.m. Donations are appreciated c/o Joyce Franklin Burns, 6969 Delina Road, Petersburg, TN 37144.
Lewisburg Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring the annual Ming and Roger Brown Memorial Tennis Tournament, May 24-28, at the Lewisburg Recreation Center, 1551 Mooresville Hwy., Lewisburg. Divisions will be offers in Men��s, Women��s, and Youth singles, doubles and mixed doubles. All proceeds from the event will benefit the MCHS tennis teams. For more information call Jane Tilford at 359-2482.
Bosom Buddies meet the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Marshall Medical Center conference room. Everyone is welcome.
Tennessee Voices for Children, a support group for parents who have a child with an emotional or behavioral disorder, meets the third Thursday of each month 6:30-8 p.m. at the First Assembly of God, 1191 West Ellington Parkway. For more information call Kim Young at 931-560-3088.
Registration is now open for the Lewisburg Parks and Recreation Department Summer Day Camp program. For more information or to sign-up, please call the Sports Complex, 359-1593, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Does Batman's backstory seem a bit fishy to you?
Middle-Class Batman by Mike Mitchell
I don't mean the part where a rich kid devotes his life to fighting crime in the city's darkest alleyways instead of pursuing a bacchanalian existence of exotic cars, extravagant parties, and vapid rich chicks. (Although that stretches the imagination, as well…)
I mean the part where his parents–an ultra-wealthy, middle-aged, white couple–get killed in a mugging. Statistically, that's about as likely as my taking Communion.
In "real" life, Batman probably wouldn't be able to borrow a Bat-tank from the WayneTech garage, build a cavernous, high-tech lair, or special-order custom codpieces from Taiwan. No, a "real" Batman would probably be some average schmo with a rejection letter from the police academy, anger issues, and a subscription to Guns & Ammo.
In other words, he'd be Batman on a budget: Batguy. And here's the price list for equipment that he'd keep in his lair, er… garage.
Cowl What would Batman be without the cowl? Well, Batguy, actually. Custom cowls with pointy ears are somewhat difficult to come by. A superhero still needs a mask and head protection, though. How about a black, NOMEX, SWAT-style hood. Looks like a ski mask, but it's fire-retardant. Nifty. Price: $32 (Find Nomex hoods on Ebay)
Utility Belt Batguy probably won't be toting around laser cutters and tracking devices, but he still needs someplace to put his bottle opener / key chain. How about a Ninja Utility Belt. Price: $14 (Find ninja utility belts on Ebay)
Body Armor Now here's something that Batguy really shouldn't scrimp on. After all, he is painting a big, yellow Bat-target on his chest. A Kevlar bulletproof vest is ultra-lightweight and concealable, and can stop a .357 round. Or a dish thrown by a disgruntled ex-wife. Price: $540 (Find kevlar body armor on Ebay)
Gauntlets Batguy's gauntlets provide dramatic offensive power and effective defensive, um… power. Unfortunately, a proper pair of custom steel gauntlets can run upwards of several hundred dollars. Batguy will have to settle for a pair of leather gauntlets and brass knuckles. Price: $66 + $15 (Find leather gauntlets on Ebay.)
Black Spandex A superhero on a budget is still a superhero. You can't forgo the spandex. Batguy could probably find something cheaper than Under Armour, but nothing else will keep him as warm during those chilly midnight stakeouts. Price: $48 (Coldgear Tactical Longsleeve Crew) + $55 (Coldgear Tactical Brushed Leggings) (Find Under Armour Coldgear Tactical clothing on Ebay)
Boots Batguy needs boots that allow him to be nimble, but have great traction and stomping potential. Except, you know… cheap. And black. This calls for G.I.-type jungle combat boots. Price: $28 (Find jungle combat boots on Ebay)
Cape Capes tend to get in the way, so if Batguy is going to have one (and he must), then it better be practical. He can fashion one out of fire-retardant polysatin fabric. And if he gets sick of the cape, he can turn it into curtains for the windows on his van. Price: (for a couple of yards of fabric) $15 (Find fire-retardent materials on Ebay)
Codpiece When all is said and done, Batugy needs something to look forward to if the career in crime-fighting doesn't work out. A Kevlar groin protector will do the trick. Price: $110 (Find Kevlar groin protectors on Ebay)
Batarangs Batguy barely passed metal shop in high school, so he's going to need to buy throwing stars by the dozen. He can draw little Bat-symbols on them with a Sharpie. Price: (throwing stars) $25 + (pack of Sharpies) $8 (Find throwing stars on Ebay)
Bat-Rope Slim chance that Batguy could afford a pneumatic grappling device that can winch up to 250 pounds, but he can get Folding Grappling Hook Ninja Gear from Amazon. (Man, that site has everything.) Price: $19 (Find ninja grappling hooks on Ebay)
Bat-Computer Batguy can't very well fight crime if he can't find it. That's what handheld police scanners are for. (Added bonus for Batguy: This police scanner doubles as a NASCAR racing scanner. Whatever that means.) Price: $110 (Find handheld police scanners on Ebay)
Bat-Cuffs Heavy-duty cable zip ties come in packages of 100, and can also be used to cinch up garbage bags after Batguy rakes up his front yard. Price: $11 (Find heavy duty zip ties on Ebay)
Smoke Pellets Sometimes Batguy needs to beat a hasty retreat, and he uses smokescreens to cover his exit… so he keeps a set of smoke pellets in his utility belt. (Who knew that superheros and English chimney repairmen would share tools-of-the-trade?) Price: $12 (Find smoke pellets on Ebay)
Yellow Spray Paint To mark Batguy's chest with his glorious Bat-symbol of truth, justice, Lay-Z-Boys, and brewskis. Price: $5
So Batguy needs $1,104 to get suited up and out-the-door… which doesn't even account for the few-hundred dollars in recurring monthly costs it'll take to replace used and damaged equipment. That'll probably put a bit of a strain on his already-burdened credit cards, but such is the price of justice and kickin' ass.
* I discovered on Digg that artist Mike Mitchell was inspired by the same idea: Batman-on-a-budget. He graciously agreed to let me post his really sweet rendering of Middle Class Batman here, but you should check out his blog and his online portfolio for other striking geek-art goodness.


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These are some darn smart doggos!
It's a fact that some dog breeds are just plain smarter than others. While certain breeds are no doubt cute and lovable, they aren't as easy to train as another breed with a reputation for their smarts. Having one of these breeds of smart dogs for a companion can be a very rewarding and special experience.
Border Collie
Border collies are known for their strong work ethic from their lineage as sheepherders in Scotland and England and are considered by many to be the most intelligent dog breed. They are highly energetic and athletic, able to run many miles in one day. The Border Collie is a breed that excels in learning voice commands, following directions, and understanding more words than other dogs do. One thing they're specifically great at is learning to follow different directions from whistles or hand signals. They do, however, require a ton of attention and exercise to stay out of trouble.
They can get a little rowdy if they haven't been out playing in a long time. If you're getting yourself a Border Collie, make sure you take them out to play each and every day!
Though the breed has a reputation for being fancy frou-frou dogs for the rich and famous, and often sporting ridiculous looking haircuts, poodles are known for their high levels of intelligence and emotional capability. Large standard poodles were originally bred as hunting retrievers, a trend which
comes back in popularity in the past couple decades. All Poodles are for the most part exceptionally smart and active dogs.
These dogs bred to retrieve things for the water, so you can probably guess what they're best at… playing fetch! The miniature variety is thought to have been used for truffle hunting. Just like the Border Collie, if you're getting yourself a Poodle be prepared to take it out on walks and runs quite a bit. Also, don't waste that god given talent, teach them how to play fetch and show off their skills to all the other dog owners at the park!
German Shepherd
A relatively new breed that originated in Germany in 1899, German Shepherds' rare combination of high-level strength and intelligence make them some of the smartest dogs on the face of the planet. There's a reason you see police officers and military forces using almost exclusively German Shepherds as their K-9 units. In order to be a police dog, they need to be attentive, logical, and observant, something that all of these dogs are very good at. These dogs are known for being incredibly loving, and very good at being a family companion and herding animals.
They have sharp minds and an incredible amount of stamina. Because they're so smart, they're also very easy to train to an average dog owner. If you're thinking of getting yourself a dog that's easy to train and adorable to look at, look no further than the incredibly loyal German Shepherd.


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When Christopher Columbus begged Queen Isabella I of Castile for funding for his proposed trip of discovery, way back around 1492, it may appear as if he knew exactly where he was going, when he would arrive, and what he would find when he got there. Not so. He hoped to find better way to get from Spain to the Indies than the overland route that was the only option at the time. He had dreamed many times that the route lay by water. And about those dreams, he had a "decided heart."
Our journey parallels his in many ways. We dream of finding new and better ways to live our lives, to build our businesses, to find the joy we know is our birthright. But our dreams rarely lay out for us the course we should take. And without a guide to lead us or a map to follow, the future we face, like the Atlantic Ocean that lay before Columbus, is a huge uncharted territory. How do we tackle that?
If we were to focus on the hugeness of the task, on the many obstacles and surprises it could hold for us, on the apparent inadequacies of the resources we have at hand, we would probably just leave our boats in drydock and go back to work for the company down the street. Let someone else figure out how to get us from here (where we are) to there (where they are!). We'll do our best to enjoy the ride, though, in truth, it's not our ride at all.
Ah, but now we've seen Columbus's "decided heart." He didn't know where he was going, he wasn't at all sure about how he would manage with the men and equipment he had, and he had to beg for what few resources he did have. But he was a dreamer, and he knew in his heart that setting out to realize those dreams was the only real option that he had.
That has to be our first step, too. We have to have the "decided heart" that encourages us–no, pushes us–to follow our dreams. With that push behind us, we will take the next steps: to learn as much as we can about that "unknown territory," to find the very best resources to guide us–people who've been there and done that–and to state our dreams as clearly as possible so that, if necessary, the Queen Isabellas of today will be inspired to help us fund our journey.
So go ahead. Dare to dream–and have a decided heart.


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Know Thy (Global) Business Partner!
When entering into a business deal, how well do you know your potential partner? That question has always been at the core of doing due diligence, but is absolutely critical when considering business overseas — and especially so in emerging markets. At a time when anti-terrorism efforts are running high, state-imposed sanctions abound, with the United States and United Kingdom leading the crack down on bribery, corruption, money laundering and cross-border profit-shifting. For businesses with global operations, that means making sure all deals are thoroughly vetted and above board — or facing the consequences.
© Copyright 2017. The views expressed herein are those of the author(s) and not necessarily the views of FTI Consulting, Inc., its management, its subsidiaries, its affiliates, or its other professionals.
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"I love circus, it's so fun and it is an amazing way of discovering new talents that you didn't know you had. It is also really fun to hang upside down with your friends!"
"Silks is fun. Sometimes I fall off, but its ok because Miss Jess catches me, and the crash mats are there"
"I love gymnastics, so aerial is quite easy for me, but I like it because I get to spend more time upside down, and up high in the air"
"I have so much fun in class with Miss Jess, and I get so see my friends, and sometimes do duet routines with them."
"Jess is really funny. She really helped me with Aerial, and I love it!"
Jess has had the pleasure of teaching some kids who have gone on to some amazing projects, including "Dance Mums UK" and Movie roles in Disney's "Aladdin".
"Jess taught me loads of really cool moves on Silks and Hoop, and I loved making ups routines on the aerial equipment."
I needed a place to continue to strength and condition. I approached Jess after meeting her 8 year previously, and it was like no time had passed. She introduced me to 2 new pieces of equipment, and then taught me things I never thought I would need nor did I think I could do.
Jess has so much time and patience for anyone regardless of skill level and her classes are warm and friendly and if you are a newbie you are instantly apart of the family.


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My amazing journey to Luang Prabang…
In January of this year I retired from a 30 year career in higher education. In making this transition, I felt a need for an adventure and an opportunity to share my knowledge and skills in a meaningful way internationally. In pursuit of an opportunity, I found Global Vision International and amongst the many programs offered, found myself attracted to Laos.
My friends and family frequently have asked me "why Laos"? After having spent over two weeks in Luang Prabang, this is easy to answer. Luang Prabang is a vibrant community with a large number of Buddhist temples and western culture. After arriving at the Luang Prabang airport and walking around town that first day, I found it to be walkable and a comfortable place to call home. The cultural attractions in this ancient capital are intriguing and nearly limitless. The people were exceptionally friendly and eager to learn from us and improve their English skills.
What GVI in Luang Prabang offers is English education in Buddhist temples and other educational settings, through a dedicated and friendly staff combined with committed volunteers. There is a strong sense of community with staff helping volunteers, volunteers helping volunteers, and a setting that is conducive for eating meals and getting to know each other on a personal level.
I am humbled for having had this opportunity to spend with GVI in Laos and the amazing group of staff and volunteers I am now able to call my friends. I would have liked to have stayed longer, and welcome an opportunity to return to Luang Prabang in the future.
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Lovely Lady Errand Runner Journal Set
Planner Perfect's Lovely Lady Errand Runner Journals are going to keep you organized on the go!
The Lovely Lady errand runner set consists of four errand runners -
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Scott Walker's charter school provisions fly low in budget hoopla
When Bruce-Guadalupe Community School leaders noticed dips in students' reading and math scores, they vowed to try something different.
The next year, the south side charter school accepted its first class of 3-year-old kindergartners to work on literacy skills at earlier ages, while older students with low scores had to attend extra tutoring sessions. Some children were sent to participate in a special reading program at Marquette University's School of Education.
By the fall of 2011, scores were on the rise.
Bruce-Guadalupe could implement changes so quickly in part because of its status as an independent charter school, or a public school that operates outside the authority – and bureaucracy – of the local school district.
Gov. Scott Walker's budget aims to make it easier for more schools to have that kind of flexibility and contains provisions that haven't received a lot of attention but are controversial, including:
• Establishing a Charter School Oversight Board, attached to the Department of Public Instruction, that would approve more nonprofit entities around the state to authorize more independent charter schools.
• Creating a special license that would allow professionals with subject-matter knowledge but no formal teaching background to teach in charter schools.
• Allowing a school board to convert all of its public schools to charter schools.
• Granting district-authorized charter schools sole discretion over the school's budget, curriculum, staff training and hiring.
• Increasing the annual per-pupil amount for independent charter schools to $7,852 in the first year of the budget and $7,931 in the second year of the budget, up from a current $7,775 per-pupil annually.
People in favor of school choice tend to support the proposals, including many Republicans and the Wisconsin arm of Democrats for Education Reform.
Those lining up against proposals include state Superintendent Tony Evers, teachers unions, the Wisconsin Association of School Boards and some key Senate Republicans, including Education Committee Chair Luther Olsen (R-Ripon). Olsen has also expressed reservations about Walker's voucher proposals.
Source of controversy
Research is mixed on whether students in charters perform better than their peers in traditional public schools overall. And because students in independent charter schools are not counted as part of the enrollment of districts, districts would lose state aid for each child who left for an independent charter.
Independent charter schools do not have to employ unionized teachers, either, which alarms many people aligned with unions.
Take Bob Peterson, head of the Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association union. At a recent Marquette University forum, he characterized independent charters as schools run by elites who think they're smarter than everyone else.
He's particularly critical of national operators of charter schools, several of which have recently set up shop in Milwaukee, which he likened to franchise chains.
"Charters operate at the margins of public reporting," Peterson said. "They're the conservative ideologue's dream: They can kick out teachers at will."
The broader debate is about whether students are better educated in a single public school system, or by a network of choices.
Wisconsin has 238 charter schools statewide, and most are not controversial because they are authorized by school districts and staffed with district employees.
Independent charters currently exist in Milwaukee – authorized by the Milwaukee Common Council or the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee – and Racine, which has one independent charter school.
Milwaukee Public Schools authorizes charter schools with district and nondistrict staff, but the Milwaukee School Board has an agreement with the teachers union that caps the percentage of MPS students that can be educated in charter schools with nonunionized teachers.
Authorizer of authorizers
Walker's proposed Charter School Oversight Board would open the door for more independent charter schools by acting as an authorizer of authorizers. That means the board would grant power to nonprofit entities in local communities to approve the creation of new charter schools.
Members of the board would include the state superintendent and two of his or her appointments, and other nonpolitical members appointed by the governor or by lawmakers.
A similar proposal for a state charter schools board failed in the last legislative session.
Evers, the state schools superintendent, is opposed to the statewide charter board because he said charter schools are working just fine under the current laws.
"There isn't much evidence that local school boards are turning down quality charters," he said. "I'm not sure what problem this is solving."
Supporters say the statewide board would help oversee the quality of authorizers in local communities, to make sure they establish and maintain quality schools.
As for a special charter license for professionals without a teaching background, many in the field of traditional teacher preparation have opposed measures that place adults with limited experience in teaching positions.
But Sean Roberts, the head of Milwaukee Charter School Advocates, said the license could allow charter schools to more easily recruit professionals with subject-matter experience in other fields.
"We offer independence in exchange for results, and we'll hold teachers accountable in the same way," Roberts said. "We shouldn't keep potentially great teachers from being able to teach" because they don't have a traditional license, he said.
Roberts also points to local test scores that show students in independent charter schools in Milwaukee outperforming traditional MPS students.
Nationally, results of charter school performance are mixed.
The most comprehensive studies to date have been carried out by the Center for Research on Educational Outcomes at Stanford University. Director Macke Raymond said its research shows "consistently bad" results in Florida and Texas, but strong results in New Orleans.
Charter school students have outperformed their public school peers in New York City, and results are strong in Minnesota and New Jersey, especially in Newark.
Boston's charter school students have shown big gains in reading and math, and Indiana and Michigan charters have also shown gains in reading, Raymond said.
Bruce-Guadalupe Community School, operated by the United Community Center on Milwaukee's south side under a contract with UWM, outperforms most local neighborhood schools.
UCC Executive Director Ricardo Diaz said that's partly because the school has the flexibility to dive deeply into problems and try new things.
"This is not like instant coffee," he said. "It's a long process. But I think that deep dive is what the charter school movement allows you to do. Is it an individual teacher who is not functioning? Do we need to offer more training and additional resources? Or do we need to make a personnel change?"
Scott Walker's charter school provisions fly low in budget hoopla.


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Ryan Seacrest has moved to New York from Los Angeles to continue his hosting duties on Live with Kelly Ripa. While he's co-hosting and executive producing the morning show, Seacrest maintains hosting duties on his radio show, On the Air with Ryan and producing top tv shows such as American Idol and Keeping Up With The Kardashians. If that wasn't enough, he runs his own fashion line and skin care products. With that said, it's amazing Ryan Seacrest finds time for himself. Here is a normal day in the life of Ryan Seacrest.
The TV host and producer typical wake up time is around 6 a.m. with a quick shower and a shave. After dabbing a little bit of moisturizer on his face, he then goes and checks the forecast for New York. After that, he slips into what he calls his uniform which is a hoodie, sweats, a t-shirt and his lovable Uggs. He heads downstairs and gets his favorite matcha tea and a coffee. He's mentioned that matcha tea is the best thing for him to set the tone in his body and believes that the ingredients very good.
According to the New York Times, Ryan is definitely dedicated to his fitness regime. He says back in his late twenties he used to work out during the business hours and felt extremely guilty. This prompted him to simply not tell people that he was working out during the lunch hour at noon. Either way, Ryan believes a good fitness life is extremely essential to having balance especially when you're working an intense schedule. He admits that when they had to film his morning show in the Bahamas, he brought along a trainer to stay on his game.
Once he's ready to get going, he will devour overnight news and watch some television before he leaves. He has timed out his morning commute to be 7 minutes and takes the opportunity to read in the car along the way. Ryan Seacrest (@ryanseacrest) believes that in order for you to be successful you need to be a yes man. He says people love to hear "yes" and "got it" and always responses in his emails that way.
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As Myanmar continues to grow in popularity on the international travel circuit, Yangon is leading the way as the international gateway. And while it may have lost capital status a few years back, this historic city still serves as Burma's cultural headquarters.
You'll probably be surprised by Yangon. A population of 4 million easily makes this the biggest city in Burma and secures its status as a small metropolis. But don't get the wrong idea. Yangon has a village-like atmosphere, complete with warm locals and the highest concentration of colonial buildings in Southeast Asia.
It's easier for volunteers to integrate here than in many other Southeast Asian cities. English-language proficiency is high – especially given the country's low development standard – and that means you'll have ample opportunity to meet and interact with the local Burmese while working on your volunteer project.
Underpinning all of this is a palpable sense of excitement. Burmese people are cautiously optimistic about Myanmar's democratic reforms, and many are thrilled that the international community has taken such a strong interest in their country. That sense of optimism is contagious, and you're likely to leave Burma with renewed hope in the human spirit and its ability to overcome oppression.
Volunteer Projects in Yangon
Most of the volunteers in Myanmar are based in Yangon on the front lines of one of the leading developmental projects in the world right now. There are so many places where volunteers can get involved – from orphanages to community development projects. Neighborhoods are being revitalized, education programs implemented and infrastructure enhanced.
This is a key period of transition for Myanmar. In fact, the environment in which today's volunteers are working probably won't exist for much longer. Much-needed development projects are undoubtedly positive for Burmese people, but they're also fundamentally changing the country. With that in mind, volunteers who sign up today are among the last to experience a bygone age of Southeast Asia. It's literally a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Experience the Real Yangon
We've been fortunate to work with volunteers across Southeast Asia, and in the process we've met some of the most conscientious travelers in the world. These are people who want to see and interact with the world – not as consumers, but as global citizens. They make lasting impressions on the communities they visit and take a bit of Burma home with them when they leave.
But that's only part of the equation. Volunteers in Yangon are a drop in the bucket compared to the 2 million tourists who visited Myanmar in 2013. Even so, they experience the city in a way that a tourist never could. Of course, volunteers make the obligatory stops – Shwedagon Paya (a spectacular gilded pagoda), colonial neighborhoods and outlying ethnic minority villages. But all of this is just window dressing on a much richer, more rewarding experience.
While visitors spend their time in touristy districts interacting with guides, volunteers are actively involved in local communities. Everything from the food they eat to the neighborhoods they visit is more authentic. That alone is strong motivation to volunteer in Yangon.


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The leaks of NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden have shed new light on spying activity worldwide by detailing the actions of the American intelligence-gathering agency.
The latest revelations — that Canada was aware of the National Security Agency's espionage activity at the G8 and G20 summits in Ontario in 2010 — are just a small part of what Snowden has revealed through Guardian journalist Glenn Greenwald .
Here are three revelations that have emerged through different media outlets, detailing spying activities:
- The NSA bugged the United Nations' New York headquarters and decrypted internal videoconferencing signals, according to a report in Der Spiegel , a German weekly magazine. The magazine quoted one internal document saying, "The data traffic gives us internal video teleconferences of the United Nations (yay!)."
- At the 2009 G20 summit in London, agents for the GCHQ, Britain's electronic eavesdropping agency, set up dummy Internet cafés that used an email interception program to read delegates' emails, according to a report in the Guardian . The report says that analysts received a live, round-the-clock summary of who was phoning whom throughout the summit and that delegates' BlackBerrys were hacked to monitor email and phone calls.
- The National Security Agency tracked the pornography viewing habits of six people they believed were radicalizing others through incendiary speeches, according to documents obtained by the Huffington Post . The spying activity was undertaken to gather material that could later be used to discredit the individuals. None of the individuals mentioned in the surveillance are accused of being involved in terror plots, according to the report.


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When the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA, but also known as Obamacare) was passed, it opened the door for many more people to purchase health insurance. This was due to several reasons, including tax subsidies for lower income individuals, the elimination of pre-exisiting condition exclusions, and the requirement that all Americans purchase health insurance or face a tax penalty. With all these new people enrolling in medical plans there is sure to be a lot of confusion as to what these benefit provisions mean. Here are some of the most important things to look out for.
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The very first thing you will want to look out for in a plan is the deductible. A deductible is the amount of money that you will be required to pay out of pocket before the insurance plan pays anything. For example, if you have a $1,000 deductible and you have a $400 claim, you will be required to pay $400 and the insurance company will pay nothing.
If you need medical services again, and the claim is $2,000, you will pay the remaining $600 of your deductible, and the insurance company will pay $1,400.
Once the deductible is met in a given year you will not have to pay anything else towards the deductible. After the year is over, the deductible resets to $0.
Like the deductible, a copay is a flat dollar amount that you pay for medical services. The difference is that a copay is paid per service. If your insurance plan has a $30 copay for an office visit to the doctor, then you will pay $30 every single time you go to the doctor. After the copay is paid, the insurance company picks up the rest.
There are different copay amount for different services. Primary care physicians, specialists, urgent care clinics, emergency rooms, inpatient hospital stays, and outpatient hospital stays have their own separate copay many times.
Coinsurance is the percentage of a medical bill that you are required to pay. The coinsurance is usually represented by the amount that an insurance company will pay. For example, if your benefit plan calls for 90% coinsurance, and your hospital bill subject to coinsurance is $1,000, insurance will pay $900 and you will pay $100.
Usually deductible and coinsurance work together. You will pay your deductible amount, and then coinsurance will kick in.
One thing to keep an eye on is the coinsurance difference between in-network medical providers and out-of-network medical providers. In-network coinsurance is typically more favorable for the policyholder.
Out-of-Pocket Maximums
An out-of-pocket maximum is the most that you will be responsible for paying in a given year. In the past you had to pay attention to what was included in the out-of-pocket maximum. The Affordable Care Act has simplified this term by stating that everything will count towards this limit (deductible, coinsurance, and copays).
Why Are These Health Insurance Benefits Important?
It is important to decide on the health insurance benefits in your plan because they directly affect your premium. If you want low deductibles, copays, and out-of-pocket maximums, you will need have to pay a higher premium since you are giving more risk to the insurance company. If you want a lower premium, you will need a plan with higher health insurance benefit provisions.
How Do I Know What My Benefits Are?
Another aspect of the Affordable Care Act was the creation of the Summary of Benefits and Coverage, or SBC. The SBC sets standards on how a health insurance plan should be read. It should be no more than 4 pages front and back and is clear to read and understand.
By looking over a few SBCs, you can find a medical plan that has the best health insurance benefit provisions that fit the needs for you and your family.


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The content of this paper is re-hashed in one of the best sources of all, the Ibbotson SBBI yearbook. If the Wiki editors need a reference, maybe this is where it should come from. The corresponding discussion is included in Chapter 6 (p123) of my 2006 edition, in a sub-section called "The True Impact of Asset Allocation on Returns". Personally, I would suggest to add a reference to this SBBI section. While keeping the (fairly obvious to me) statement that AA is indeed important, and that fund selection is more secondary.peppers wrote:Does Asset Allocation Policy Explain 40 90 or 100 Percent Of Performance?
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(I don't have access to a more recent copy of the SBBI yearbook; don't know if the chapter numbering stayed the same).


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Yasai Ninja presents Kaoru Tamanegi (Samurai Onion) and Broccoli Joe, the protagonists of this new Hack & Slash adventure, where a high dose of action, a combat system designed for one or two players, puzzles, and large amounts of humor abound.
Friendship, personal growth, honor and collaborative spirit are mixed in a unique atmosphere. Set in feudal Japan, our vegetables confront multiple enemies, unlock new levels, acquire progressive combat skills, and use their special abilities to solve puzzles.


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Legend Kligrapp is the cartographer for the Down Under. His business is information, so he pays moderately well for new info. He is willing to pay in cash, but most crashers just take trade. Legend follows a code of honor stringently and never squelches on a deal or lies outright.


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Displaying religion in Western Flores
The photographs in this essay are the result of fieldwork conducted in 2007 among the Kempo people in Western Manggarai, the westernmost district of the island of Flores (Eastern Indonesia).
In the largely Catholic Manggarai, Kempo belongs to one of the very few areas where around twenty percent of the indigenous population have embraced Islam. The local Muslims and Catholics both share a common dialect and a set of cultural values and practices, which they refer to by the term «adat Kempo». Moreover, many Kempo Muslims and Catholics are bonded together through a network of kinship and marriage alliances that results in a system of mutual rights and obligations. Whereas local people with different religious affiliations in other parts of Flores are often spatially segregated, Kempo Muslims and Catholics live together in mixed neighbourhoods in the same villages.


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"It's a Cyber Barn Raising": Adam Carolla Crowdfunds His Next Movie
Adam Carolla wants to make a movie called "Road Hard." But making his last movie, "The Hammer," was a crappy experience — four years of "demoralizing" meetings to try to get financial and production support, then finally $1 million raised from outside funders, then substantial critical acclaim — an 80 percent positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes — but ultimately a financial failure based on distribution deals.
The problem was the rigidity of the entertainment industry, according to Carolla. "Whatever it is you do, that's what you do," he said in an interview yesterday. "Pat Sajak can't say, 'I want to star in a romcom.' People tell me, 'You're the guy from "The Man Show," you were funny on "Loveline" — but I don't know about an actor.'"
So Carolla posted the "Road Hard" project last week on the crowdfunding site FundAnything, hoping to bring in $1 million from fans. He didn't disclose much about what the movie would be about or who would be in it — just shot a funny video with "Breaking Bad" star Bryan Cranston saying he won't be in it.
Carolla's team tells me that the plot of "Road Hard" is about a former standup comedian whose sitcom gets canceled as he's getting divorced, and he's "forced to go back on the road and perform at the dumpy clubs he played on the way up." In addition to Carolla, it will feature Illeana Douglas, Diane Farr, David Alan Grier and Larry Miller.
Already, with some publicity on Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, the project has raised about $375,000 in less than a week.
"If we go over a million, that'll be awesome," Carolla said. "We said, 'Let's pick a number that we think is realistic.' But from where I come from, I'd be tickled pink if it ends tomorrow."
That kind of happy-to-be-here, underdog attitude is unusual for a celebrity trying to extend his fame into a new venture online. But it's how Carolla lives his career, he said. He built one of the most popular podcasts in the world after losing his job on the radio.
"I try not to phone it in," he said, reciting his recent book-review ratings on Amazon — 4.5, 4.6, 4.4 out of five stars — and noting that in addition to book sales and podcast advertising, he has sold fans 100,000 bottles of "Mangria" in the past six months, at just under $20 a pop.
How did Carolla get so tech-savvy and entrepreneurial? "I'm kind of forced to be, because I was fired from my radio job and I had to figure out something to do."
Today, "The Adam Carolla Show" gets about 1.7 million downloads per week, Carolla said. He estimated he probably has about 350,000 to 400,000 serious fans. He's also fighting against podcasting patent trolls, who have sued him over the basic technology of releasing serialized media on the Internet.
"It's a feather in my cap," Carolla said yesterday of the lawsuit, noting that he is working with Mark Cuban and other podcasters to fight back. "They're suing us basically because we're No. 1, which is fine; I'm flattered."
The entrance of celebrities into crowdfunding — where the allure comes in part from the democratization of access — has been somewhat poorly received. See: Zach Braff (criticized but successful), Zosia Mamet (unsuccessful) and Melissa Joan Hart (canceled).
But FundAnything, which counts Donald Trump as a partner and spokesperson, is explicitly aimed at bringing celebrities into the business, and recruited Carolla to post his movie project on the site by using the Trump connection.
"What I'm trying to do is bring crowdfunding away from the Brooklyn hipsters and bring it to the masses," founder Bill Zanker told me when the site launched in May.
For his part, Carolla is trying to slide himself in between someone who's perhaps more established, like Zach Braff, and the archetypical undiscovered and neglected talents that go viral to fund their dreams.
But Carolla has sympathy for Braff. "Zach probably overstated it [how much control traditional industry backers wanted over his next movie]. But Zach's fans wanted to be a part of this experience with him."
As Carolla put it, "It's like saying 'LeBron James, you could sell out this arena, so why are you charging ticket prices?' These people want to see him play. Not that I'm comparing myself to LeBron James."
"It's a cyber barn raising," he added. "It kind of restores my faith in humanity."


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MMR Vaccine Controversy
MMR Vaccine Controversy
Dr Antony Zardis discusses immunisation a topic which has caused quite the stir over the years.
Over the years, the concept of immunisation has caused quite the stir on numerous occasions.
Understandably, mums and dads can be a little apprehensive about the subject. By the time you have finished reading Roald Dahl's "George's Marvellous Medicine" to your little one, you can find yourself wondering what on earth is in a vaccine and whether it will do them any harm. It is perfectly natural to feel this way, it is after all human nature to fear and to question the unknown. However, the truth is, immunisation plays an integral role in keeping our children healthy, by providing protection against common infections that can have devastating and fatal consequences.
In the UK alone, it is estimated that three million children and teenagers between the ages of 18 months and 18 years, may have missed one of their MMR vaccinations. This would mean that at least one in four children are either immunised or partially immunised against Measles, Mumps and Rubella. As a result, the number of cases of measles and mumps has been rising since 2005.
This was heavily attributed to the MMR vaccine controversy that occurred in 1998, where a research paper was published in a medical journal called The Lancet, which claimed that the vaccine somehow caused Autism and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. The paper was later revealed to be falsified. Multiple large studies have since been carried out which have proven no link between the vaccine, autism and IBS. The fraudulent journal and the controversy it created is to this day described by health professionals as "the most damaging medical hoax of the last century".
When is the MMR Vaccine given?
Usually given Age 12-13 months as part of the national immunisation programme.
Second dose given as a pre school booster Age 3 years and 4 months to 5 years.
MMR vaccine can be given at ANY age, therefore if any dose of MMR is missed or delayed for any reason, it can still be given at a later stage.
Are there any side effects?
Most children are perfectly well after having the MMR vaccine. Serious problems are extremely rare.
The following rare side effects can occur, none of which are infectious or serious:
Mild Fever & Faint rash 7 - 10 days later
This should only last 2 - 3 days and is of no concern
Flu like symptoms 1 - 3 weeks later
Sore throat, joint pains and slight fever which soon subside and are again of no consequence.
Swollen Face 3 weeks later
Like a mild form of mumps. The swelling will subside gradually.
These reactions can be alleviated using paracetamol or ibuprofen if necessary.
Who should NOT receive the vaccine?
Pregnant woman / within one month before pregnancy
Patients on chemotherapy / with suppressed immune systems
Patients allergic to Neomycin or Gelatin ( found in the vaccine )
It is safe to have if you have an allergy to eggs.
What is Measles?
It is a highly infectious illness caused by the measles virus. Of all the childhood infections, this is the one most likely to cause encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), which can result in brain damage. Other complications include fits, ear infections and pneumonia on a devastating scale. Each year, measles claims the lives of a number of children in the developing world, while leaving others crippled from the disease. Unfortunately it is back on the increase in certain parts of the UK and this is a direct consequence of not receiving the immunisation.
What is Mumps?
An infection, which typically causes inflammation and swelling of the glands around the face and neck. The illness can be complicated by orchitis (inflammation of the testes), pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), meningitis and encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and deafness.
What is Rubella?
A mild illness which causes a sore throat, rash and swollen glands, however, if contracted while pregnant, it is likely to cause very serious damage to your unborn child with regards to their heart, brain, hearing and sight.
In Conclusion:
The combined MMR vaccine has been available since 1971 and has established itself well over the last four decades with absolutely no proven links to the development of any syndrome or disease such as IBS and autism. The vaccine is the only way to protect your child against the above diseases.
It's important we learn lessons from this hoax and remember to read a piece of medical journalism with care. Sometimes information may be fabricated or exaggerated to create sensational headlines.
If you are still in doubt about the MMR vaccine and whether it is appropriate for your child, be sure to visit your family GP with any questions.


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'Naked pictures are just modern day love letters'
PUBLISHED: 08:00 11 May 2017
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BRIDGET GALTON talks to Charlotte Josephine, a writer exploring where our desire to shame others with vengeful sexual images comes from in Blush at the Soho Theatre
Charlotte Josephine describes her play Blush as an "aggressive call for empathy".
The Hackney writer performs alongside a male actor in interwoven stories of five victims and perpetrators of revenge porn.
She wrote it in response to 2015 legislation making it illegal to disclose a private sexual image without the consent of the person depicted.
But the 27-year-old felt the law didn't begin to excavate the issues around a practice that foregrounds gender, sexuality and our changing relationship with technology.
"I was furious that it always takes an impossibly long time to change laws that protect women and I didn't know what to do with that anger," she says. "Blush is an angry and honest look at where our desire to shame others comes from and how the shame we feel at not measuring up to impossible glossy images can spill out sideways into acts of violence."
The law, she says was made by middle-aged middle-class white men "who've never used Snapchat or Instagram and have no understanding of how it's affecting young people and their relationships".
"It's not as black and white as saying just don't share images. Everyone's got the internet in their pockets and is taking photos of themselves all the time. Naked pictures are a modern day love letter for a whole generation.
"Anyone over 25 has been shocked by the show's content, anyone under says 'we know this'."
In an age where someone can be publicly dumped by changing a Facebook status to 'single', getting back at an ex can also be swift and public.
"It's so quick, to attack back is only a couple of clicks with your thumb," says Josephine.
"I didn't get the internet on my phone until 17 but young people now are growing up watching hard core violent porn from a young age and it's affecting how they behave with each other. It's fast forwarding all those awkward fumbles to 'do I look like that man on the videos?' It's a different world and sex education hasn't caught up. We are all stuck in this experiment that no-one signed up for."
Josephine dislikes the term revenge porn which "suggests the victim has done something that deserves revenge, when often they have just broken up with someone". She adds: "We live in a society where we victim blame and say 'you shouldn't have taken them in the first place."
Comparing the practice to sexual assault, she prefers the term: "image based sexual abuse" but accepts the phenomenon isn't new.
"The desire for revenge is primal, it's attack or be ostracised it's just the method that's changed, sped up by the internet."
The sites themselves make money through advertising and she found them "horrific."
"Researching this was really dark. Reading those comments, seeing shame photographs I lost faith in humanity for a bit and men in general – because most perpetrators are male. Luckily I have lots of feminist men in my life."
For the victim there are often "ripples of trauma".
"It's shared very quickly and it's hard to get rid of. If you are applying for a job it comes up."
But her deepest interest lies in what the practice says about gender.
"I'm interested in what are we teaching our boys that makes them feel they need to behave like this to be men and how are we teaching girls to be attractive? Men view vulnerability as weakness and when a girl leaves them they feel shamed and emasculated."
The antidote to shame she feels, is empathy. "There is such a lack of empathy at the moment but humans are capable of extraordinary kindness and we crave community and human connection. That's what theatre art and music offer, an opportunity to say 'me too' and allow a healing to take place."
She's also a passionate advocate of looking audiences in the face and making them "feel part of the conversation".
"Blush sparks a debate about the internet, porn shame and gender. I don't know the answers. I am not smart enough to solve misogyny, but I feel there's a possibility we can culturally take responsibility for it."
Blush runs at the Soho Theatre from May 16 to June 3.
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Nine Pakistani prisoners, including five fishermen, were on Friday handed over by Indian authorities to Pakistani para-military officials at the Wagah Border.
The Punjab Rangers recorded the statements of the prisoners before handing them over to Edhi Welfare Foundation.
Five of the prisoners are fishermen while the others are those who illegally crossed into the Indian side some time ago, officials said.
"None of the family members of the freed prisoners had come here to receive them. We have handed them over to Edhi where they could stay as long as they are not reunited with their families," an official said.
The Foreign Office on July 1 had handed over a list of 296 Indian prisoners in Pakistan to the High Commission of India in Islamabad.
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Parents have been told that male athletes at a high school in a San Francisco Bay Area suburb formed what they called a "Fantasy Slut League," awarding points for sex with female students.
Piedmont High School principal Rich Kitchens says the so-called league, which had existed up to six years, has been disbanded.
School officials learned of what the varsity players were doing after a date-rape awareness assembly this month. The number of students involved is being withheld.
The San Francisco Chronicle says Kitchen sent a letter to parents Friday, saying officials learned that varsity players earned "points for documented engagement in sexual activities" with girls who often weren't aware of the game.
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|Jumper- ASOS, Shirt- Topshop, Necklace- H&M, Jeans-Topshop, Pumps- Primark
Friday, 28 September 2012
Casual Khaki
A really casual outfit today which I wore this evening to go to dinner to a lovely Thai restaurant to continue my Mums 50th birthday celebrations. I have been wearing a lot of jumpers and shirts recently as I have given in to the fact that summer is officially over and wearing dresses and bare legs is no longer acceptable or suitable. So this is my new casual autumn wardrobe, which khaki seems to play a huge part in.
It started to rain halfway through taking these photos which explains the poofy hair!
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Gorgeous outfit and I love the jumper and necklace combo,ReplyDelete
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Ottawa (31 Oct 2012) - Prime Minister Harper signed a dangerous trade deal with China on September 9, 2012. It is officially called the Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA). He did not tell Parliament or the public about the deal until September 26. Now he is refusing to hold any public consultations or parliamentary debate on the deal.
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