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The last few weeks have been really difficult for many students. Every year we brace ourselves for a more competitive admissions landscape and the notion that the bar is being raised to incomprehensible levels. Coupled with these changes is the fact that students and parents alike are misinformed about the process.
A student recently asked me, "Did the Ivies get a lot harder to get into this year?" Another family tried to create algorithms about where their son would have been admitted and was surprised when the actual results varied from the expected results. Others questioned every piece of their application and wondered which one element kept them out. The truth is that college admissions is more of an art than a science, and the real dirty little secret is that it is not as much of a meritocracy as we would like to believe it to be. That is also real life.
Admissions officers and universities face mounting pressure from alumni, rankings, donors, finances and the need for diversity (in all forms of the word and not just racial). Every year, I hear "this student got in with lower grades and test scores" or "but that student is nothing special." Usually these are the words of families grappling with the results.
This year demonstrated more than ever that grades and test scores alone will not guarantee a spot in any college. Complaints about student athletes or children of alumni getting an edge were voiced even more loudly than in previous years. But college is a business, and deserving students are not always the clients. Athletes can bring in quite a bit of money to a school, and that means more money for faculty, research facilities and campus opportunities.
Athletes can raise the recognition of a school, bringing in more applicants each year and thereby increasing the competitiveness of an institution; this usually means a higher rank as well. Athletes can also help garner top athletic awards for a school. Let's not forget that these student athletes put in sometimes up to 20 hours a week training for a sport; they don't live the lavish relaxed lifestyle that many imagine they do. And while, yes, they may get some fringe benefits that other students don't, their contribution is valuable.
Alumni usually provide incredible resources for a university. Those can range from actual dollars to providing opportunities for current students to recruiting on campus. Many also devote their time as speakers, admissions interviewers and representatives of the university. Students of alums are also more likely to attend the school if accepted, which increases the admissions yield for the school. Most importantly, though, colleges don't want to lose the support of these people who give back to the university after graduation. And remember, most colleges will simply give the child of an alum a second glance. Public schools tend not to factor in legacy. Very rarely does an alumni relationship guarantee a spot. The students still have to meet the requirements of the school and be able to contribute to the overall campus experience.
The last point I wanted to address is the admissions of disadvantaged and international students. Many middle-class families are distraught over the fact that more of these students are applying and being admitted to colleges and taking away seats from their children. First, disadvantaged kids have had to overcome quite a bit in order to have accomplishments similar to their middle-class counterparts. One of our scholarship students lived in a small apartment with nine other people and had limited access to the computer to do her homework. Another worked two jobs and was the primary breadwinner for her family. These kids deserve to be in college. And international students help spread awareness of the school to their home countries. Often, they also pay higher fees — an important factor as colleges struggle financially. But they contribute to the overall diversity on campus.
We can argue about the faults in the admissions process for years on end. We can also agree and disagree about who should get admitted. But remember, the college you attend does not determine how happy or successful you can be. You have to take advantage of every opportunity presented and if there are none, create them. You have to study hard. You have to explore your interests. You have to reach out to people for help.
It can often be difficult to rationalize some admissions decisions. All you can do is submit the strongest application possible. If you have done that, don't look back with regret. Look forward to your future. College is not the end goal; it is rather a new beginning.
Purvi S. Mody is co-owner of Insight Education, an educational consulting firm that helps students throughout the Bay Area to achieve their educational goals. Email her at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Skip to 0 minutes and 0 seconds Sometimes you will want to go deeper with an interview – maybe to encourage people to talk about things that are difficult to remember or express. In these cases, you can use techniques to help them articulate their thoughts. Here Cinderella is using a journey map to record Moustafa's changing emotions during his daily commute to university in Cairo… Every time I left home, I had to ride a vehicle car called a Tok Tok. The Tok Tok is a small motorcycle. Well! Here, you were happy, satisfied…? No, at all! If I have to say here whether I was happy or sad, I would start from the very bottom of the graph. The drivers of Tok Tok vehicles are not friendly.
Skip to 0 minutes and 54 seconds So I used to start my journey by riding the Tok Tok for 10 minutes. After that, I would get a microbus. So I can understand that you start your day with sad emotions!? Oh yeah, at all! I was very sad then. Let's say you continue here with the same level of sadness or….? Well! The Tok Tok part is the worst experience for me over the day, So there's a bit of improvement afterwards. Yeah! But not a significant one, still not happy! Then, I get on that microbus for half an hour, or even an hour, depending on traffic. So I'll write down around an hour… Next, I get on the metro/underground. So it's Tok Tok, microbus and then metro…
Skip to 1 minute and 45 seconds I ride on the metro for an hour and half approximately, passing 20 stations. Well! When you arrive at the metro station, would your mood get better then? It's bound to in daytime. Most of the time, I start my journey from the very early morning when the metro is not that busy. If I get a bit late, it won't be good at all! Let's say 8 or 9 … Yeah! I used to start my journey at 7 am when I would be usually able to secure a seat and get happier. Wow! So even in the morning, you were not always sitting in the metro! So, let me note this… when you reach the metro, you become happier and more comfortable …
Skip to 2 minutes and 29 seconds Exactly! I can draw the graph here upwards to happiness … After that, I get off the metro at the closest station to the university and have a walk for 15 minutes. It again depends on the weather, if it's sunny, I would be irritated… The sun is quite hot in Cairo…! Yes, exactly! Generally, my mood gets better. I get happier while walking to the university rather than standing in the metro or sitting in the Tok Tok doing nothing. So from your perspective, Mustafa, while you were describing your daily journey, It was at its lowest levels when you ride on the Tok Tok, then it was moving upwards till you reached your university.
Skip to 3 minutes and 25 seconds You can see how you can use the simple technique of mapping someone's emotions during their day. And how much detailed data that can give you about their daily experience. In your opinion, do you think that this kind of method – drawing a graph – to determine the happiness level worked well? Definitely! When you asked me, I hadn't thought of it before . When I first started talking, I felt really sad describing my experience of the Tok Tok but I couldn't imagine that when I continued talking about my journey that I would end feeling greatly happy. You're not the only one who learned from this method.
Skip to 4 minutes and 21 seconds I have also benefited from the experience and that enhanced my positive feelings through your questions. It's also about your technique of eliciting questions and having a friendly conversation where you identified the milestones to identify my feelings of happiness or sadness at each point. You helped me to express myself exhaustively with comfort. That's nice to hear! For me, I also enjoyed using this technique and to follow up on your feelings, impressions and opinions through each of the milestones of the different vehicles you used, and at other times where you had a transit-walk between stations. Although using this technique required a good level of concentration and attention to details from my side. So this is a powerful technique.
Skip to 5 minutes and 20 seconds And like the interview technique, you can easily practice it with a friend or colleague.
Creative ways of listening
This video features Mustafa Ismail, MA student, UCL Institute of Education and Cinderella Al Homsi, research assistant, UCL RELIEF Centre. In the video, Cinderella and Moustafa practice using another interview technique that could help them listen more closely to people's feelings. We recommend watching the videos with English subtitles as they contain both English and Arabic.
During the interview, Cinderella draws a simple map while Moustafa describes the highs and lows of his commute to university in Cairo. Cinderella asks him to identify three key points during the journey, then asks him to rate how he feels at each point. She uses a simple template that looks like this:
Cinderella uses this template to draw his journey from home to university as a continuous line moving between the happy face and sad face.
The process provides Cinderella with the data that helps her understand Moustafa's feelings during his journey. Moustafa describes how the image helped him understand his feelings better too. You could use this method of participatory creative production or create your own. You can ask your research participants to create an image themselves, or do it together as in this example.
Create a map of a day's typical journey with a family member or close friend using the template below - then take a photo of your map and share it on the Journey Map Padlet.
Look through some of the other maps before making your comments below.
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In the discussion below, consider whether this process helped you to listen more closely to what your participant had to say, or help them say it more clearly.

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The United States earned a 10th title at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women's World Cup - and a guaranteed place at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics - with a 73-56 victory over Australia in Tenerife.
The powerful US squad, which secured a third straight title win, has thus repeated a triumph first achieved by the national team at the inaugural Women's World Cup in Chile in 1953.
The Soviet Union won six out of seven Cups between 1959 and 1983, but thereafter the US have dominated, winning seven of the subsequent nine titles.
WORLD CHAMPIONS! @USABasketball did it again! Congratulations 🇺🇸👏 on winning the #FIBAWWC 2018!— FIBA (@FIBA) September 30, 2018
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Australia were the most recent team to buck that trend, having defeated Russia in the 2006 final, and they strove mightily to match that result.
But Liz Cambage, who scored 33 of their baskets in their 72-66 semi-final win over hosts Spain, found the going much tougher against the US and the rugged defence of Brittney Griner.
Cambage only managed seven points on the night at the Tenerife Sports Pavilion Santiago Martin, with Alanna Smith top scoring for Australia with 10 baskets.
The US top scorer, on 15, was Griner, with their highly experienced Diana Taurasi contributing 13 points and Breanna Stewart 10.
The US team won the first quarter 20-15, and the second 15-12 before accelerating away in the third with a 26-11 scoreline.
To their credit, the Australians won the last quarter 18-12, but the deficit was too big to alter.
.@DianaTaurasi doing 🐐 things!— FIBA (@FIBA) September 30, 2018
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Earlier in the evening Spain, who had lost a switchback semi-final to Australia the previous evening, won an equally dramatic bronze medal match against Belgium.
The Belgians, making a huge impact in what is their first appearance in this event, rallied to win the final quarter 17-12, but that was not enough to erase the lead built up in the second and third quarters, after the first had finished 15-15, by a Spanish team who ran out winners by 67-60.
Emma Meesseman was once again outstanding for Belgium, scoring 24 of their points.
Spain''s scoring was spread more evenly around their team, with Laura Nicholls topping their list on eight.


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Types of Defective Product Cases
Defective product cases in which people have been seriously injured and killed apply to industrial, medical, consumer, entertainment, and recreational products. The Houston defective product lawyers at The Ammons Law Firm LLP assist clients from coast to coast with all types of defective product litigation.
Some of the common product liability cases we handle at our firm include:
- Auto defects, including tire failures and SUV rollover susceptibility, vehicle roofs that crush on impact, vehicle design flaws leading to post-collision fires, defective seatbelts and seat backs, faulty airbags, and defects causing sudden acceleration
- Dangerous drugs and medical devices, including Paxil, Seroquel, Reglan, Levaquin, Yaz, Gadolinium, and fentanyl pain patches, as well as dangerous diet drugs and supplements
- ATV rollovers, including cases involving Kawasaki MULE PRO and Yamaha Rhino models, as well as many other all-terrain vehicle (ATV) models
- Toys and other child products, including defective car seats, toys containing lead or harmful chemicals, toys that pose a risk of choking and strangulation, combustible clothing, and defective strollers, child safety seats, cribs, and bassinets
- Household and electronic products, including water heaters, space heaters, and laptop/notebook computers that pose risks of fire, explosions, or severe electrical burns, as well as electrocution
- Food for humans and pets, including the recent pet food recall and E. coli tainted vegetables, meat, and fruits
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall tens of thousands of products each year because of defects that make them unsafe. If you or a loved one has been injured due to a product defect, contact The Ammons Law Firm LLP today for a free consultation.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or which can injure children. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products—such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals—contributed significantly to the 30% decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
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Much of the modern social welfare state (which liberals in the U.S. seem intent on expanding) dates back to German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck in the late 1800s. But now, even as the U.S. moves toward more government, Germany may be on the verge of a giant leap in the opposite direction.
Angela Merkel, the current premier of Germany, won re-election this weekend. Back in 2005, Merkel's party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU--a "center-slightly right" group), had gained power by forming a coalition with the "liberal" Social Democrats (SDP). This time, the SDP saw their worst election returns in 60 years. This means that Merkel will form a coalition with the Free Democrat Party (FDP--a "somewhat free-market" group). The FDP was nearly extinct just 10 years ago but won 14.6% of the vote this time around, a record for the party.
The Free Democrats ran on a platform that included a significant across-the-board cut in marginal income tax rates--the German equivalent of the Kennedy or Reagan tax cuts. At present, income tax rates range from 14% to 45%. The Free Democrats want three brackets--10%, 25% and 35%.
Initial news stories suggest the euro will rally and German bond yields will rise, since tax cuts would increase economic growth and widen the German budget deficit. While tax cuts would push up the euro, it is unlikely German bond yields would rise much, if at all, assuaging concerns over the impact on the budget deficit. Lower tax rates would not only accelerate the recovery from the recent economic turmoil but also encourage the work and investment that Germany needs to increase its long-term growth potential and address its massive baby boom-related fiscal imbalance.
Cutting the top income tax rate translates into a healthy 18% increase in the after-tax return to work for those with the highest incomes. (Top-income workers now keep 55% of their income gains; a tax cut would raise this to 65%, an increase of 18%).
Even if the budget deficit did rise--which is doubtful if the tax cuts resemble the ones Free Democrats want--a larger economy with better incentives would handle a larger deficit better than a weaker economy could handle a smaller one. A 325-pound barbell is always heavier than a 250-pound barbell. But an NFL tackle can lift the first barbell easier than a jockey can lift the second.
These tax cuts would also put pressure on other countries, particularly Germany's main competitors, to reduce tax rates themselves. After Reagan's tax cuts in the 1980s, many advanced countries around the world also cut taxes, and not just those with "conservative" governments. Sometimes it was just a defense mechanism to hold onto capital and productive workers.
Given the inclination of many policymakers in the U.S. to look to Europe as a model for where we should head next, the election results in Germany are going to cause a great deal of confusion in Washington, D.C. Why make a huge expansion of government control now, when those who have lived with government that size are starting to back away from it?
Brian S. Wesbury is chief economist and Robert Stein senior economist at First Trust Advisors in Wheaton, Ill. They write a weekly column for Forbes.
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I have lived at Langthwaite farm all my life and believe we are all lucky to live in such a picturesque area with a strong community spirit.
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It's an interesting topic. The concept is being debated now more than ever, not because immigration is new, but because for some reason, people feel more threatened by it. I understand. Terrorism is scary. Are people from other countries going to do again what was done on 9/11? Will someone from somewhere else cause us harm? Is that harm worse than the harm we do to ourselves every day? The harm caused by people who had the privilege of being born here?
In class recently, we read a short story called Borders by Thomas King. In the story a woman who is Native American is required to declare her citizenship in order to enter the United States. She has as difficult time with this because she doesn't see herself as a citizen of the nation she resides, but rather of her reservation. It brings up the question, what does it mean to be a citizen?
In a recent L.A. Times article, many people of different backgrounds were asked what they thought it meant to be a citizen. Some of those people were born in the U.S. Many were not, and became citizens after immigrating here either as adults or children. Here is what I think being a citizen means. I didn't choose this country, but I am glad I am here. I choose it now. I am so fortunate to have a nation that stands for freedom, that (usually) stands up for other people's freedoms. To live in a country where different cultures and identities are valued, even honored.


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Project managers are valued and utilized across many different industries. From aerospace to software development, project managers span a vast number of SIC codes and types of projects, but they all hold the same traits, which is you value, in turn should make this list a valuable marketing tool for you.
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Robinsons Round Up Summer '18
Aug 24, 2018
Our construction teams have been having a busy summer travelling throughout the UK; they have completed projects in Southampton, Essex, Hull, Ireland, Stranraer and Oban, not to mention numerous builds in our local Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders.
Over the summer the site teams have embraced some subtle changes which have improved our ability to deliver our workload and we have reduced our reliance on subcontractors to further support our staff and develop their skills.
Our Principal Contracting teams have been busy over at a local Farm shop in Castle Douglas laying the floor insulation and mesh ready to concrete in the very near future. We're working on some very exciting tenders at the moment and we will have more news for you soon as we have some very exciting projects coming up.
Our Agricultural teams have been busy completing a 400 cow shed at Dundrennan; we've completed the full build and internal fit out of agricultural internals.
We have also been busy constructing a tank at a local customer's farm; we've currently tied the floor to accommodate a depth of 200mm and prepared the site for tank walls to 300mm and towers.
The floor has two external mixing points as well as internal mixing points on the slats and mats. We used a 43m pump on this job and the tank took one day to pour. We will be back in soon to shutter the tank wall to 2.743m (9').
The building to cover it has four rows of slats and a single row of panels down the middle. The building will feed cattle to both sides underneath cantilevers.
Our Structural Steelwork and Cladding teams have been working on a very exciting project this year supplying and erecting the steelwork and cladding for a 280 ft long distillery building and concrete panel cladding on one of the Islands of Scotland. We've been delighted to be able to work on this exciting project.
Our Architectural department has been busy speaking with customers providing fee quotations for domestic projects, from new build house warrant applications to domestic extensions while still keeping busy with the agricultural side of the business.
A fantastic well done to our teams as well who have been impressing our customers with their excellent customer service skills:
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Farmer, Ruthven – "Shed has been delivered. Can I just say your new driver is absolutely first class. Shed looks great, thanks again."
We've had a busy couple of months working with our customers to create bespoke buildings across different sectors and throughout the UK. We have some exciting projects coming up over the next few months and we can't wait to share the finished products with you.


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URBANA, Ohio (AP) — A teenage boy in Ohio who claimed a second personality of his fatally shot and stabbed his father's girlfriend has been sentenced to at least 28 years in prison.
Sixteen-year-old Donovan Nicholas was sentenced Tuesday in Champaign County to life in prison with no chance for parole for 25 years. He also received a mandatory three years because a gun was used.
Nicholas was convicted earlier of aggravated murder in 40-year-old Heidi Fay Taylor's April 2017 slaying. She was stabbed more than 60 times.
Nicholas was 14 when he told a 911 dispatcher an alternate personality killed his mother. He denied killing Taylor and blamed the slaying on someone named Jeff.
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The dress had a nice fit I wore 5 inch heels with it. You were able to see my shoes a little and I still had my train in the back. The neck line is quite low too. I am an A cup so I had to get some alterations done.ReplyDelete
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I like big pictures, but these feel a tiny bit too big. Just my opinion. I adore this outfit, the colors, everything.ReplyDelete
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Defending champion Anthony O'Leary must win one of two repechage places to earn a place in tomorrow's final of the ISA All Ireland Sailing Championships at Royal Cork Yacht Club.
The six finalists confirmed for tomorrow are RS400 Sailor Alex Barry with crew Richard Leonard, National 18 Sailor Ewen Barry with crew Stanley Browne, 1720 Sailor Peter O Leary with crew Sandy Remmington, Laser Sailor Darragh O Sullivan with crew mark Hasset, IRC 2 Sailor John Swan with crew Ryan Glynn, Laser Radial Sailor Annalise Murphy with crew Seafra Guilfoyle.
Seeking two two repechage places tomorrow morning are 2015 Winner Anthony OLeary with crew John Durcan, IDRA14 Sailor Alan Henry with crew Simon Revill, RS200 Sailor Neil Spain with crew John Downey J24 Sailor Cillian Dickson with crew Gordon Stirling, Flying Fifteen Sailor David Gorman with crew Stephen O'Shaughnessy, SB20 Sailor Stephen Hyde with crew Jerry Dowling, IRC3 Paul Gibbons with crew Killian Collins, SOD Sailor Mark McCormick with crew Nicky McCormick.


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I've been retired now for 5 years. (Kind of hard to wrap my head around that.) For 8 years before that I worked from home. And for 5 years before that, I worked in offices less than a full city block from this house. So, it's been 18 years since I traveled on wheels to an office and 20 years since I drove. And, yet, I can still feel that pain of a commute. It lingers. And I do not miss it.
Plus, if the wreck had been in the southbound lanes this morning, I could still be sitting there. I kid myself that my getting home by 6:30, makes me immune to traffic.
Today looks to be a quiet day. I have a shirt to finish and another one ready to cut out. The Home Owners Association meeting is this evening. I have some errands to run but one can't be done until tomorrow so I think I'll leave them all until then.
I did get a bear finished yesterday.


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University of Abomey-Calavi's and Lausanne Institute for Occupational Health Sciences (IST), in collaboration, provide occupational and environmental health training module to physicians in West Africa. Grant funds will be used to procure occupational hygiene and toxicology textbooks and CD ROM in support of its development of a documentation center.
Occupational Hygiene Department
Institute of Occupational and Radiological Health
Serbia and Montenegro
The Institute of Occupational and Radiological Health in Serbia and Montenegro provides educational training for occupational safety and health professionals, investigates and applies new methods of prevention, diagnostics, therapy and rehabilitation in the field of occupational and work-related diseases. Grant funds will be used to procure training materials related to course topics. Funds will help develop a reference library and assist in the education of labor inspectors and occupational hygiene students.
Occupational Health and Hygiene of Labor Environment Department
Institute of Higher Learning In Public Health
The Institute of Higher Learning In Public Health seeks to develop an experience and exchange program between Ergonomics consultants and workers of Venezuela to promote preventative and corrective ergonomics. Grant funds will be utilized to purchase ergonomic measurement instruments, educational materials, computer software and related texts.
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China Labour Bulletin
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The China Labour Bulletin, a Hong Kong-based labour rights organization, plans to publish and distribute within China a 65-page report on the occupational health and safety (OHS) situation in China, together with a 25 page report on the ongoing silicosis epidemic among jewelry workers to various government and nongovernmental organizations and libraries. Grant funds will be used to offset the costs to produce and publish OSH and Silicosis report.
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((The Steampunk Tarot, Moore and Fell))
As many of you know, the weekend reading is usually three cards (one for each day) working together to express the overall energy of the weekend* – NOT THIS WEEKEND!!
The prevailing energy this weekend is entirely about The Hermit; independent, mindful, steadfast, solitary.
Weekends are often full of busy-ness (errands, social occasions, family time, etc.), and certainly we must attend to various needs and obligations, but this weekend is best spent without such distractions. This weekend will yield better results if you spend it focusing on your own agenda; invest yourself in your own priorities.
The Spirit of The Hermit does not require strict solitude so much as a reservation of self – adjust your thinking about what you "must" do. Does the family need toothpaste and toilet paper? Dispatch someone else on that errand. Party you don't want to attend? Send flowers with your regrets. Exhausted by the thought of preparing? Order in and feel free to use paper plates and plastic utensils to ease clean-up.
HOWEVER, if you want to be alone, if solitude appeals to you, if you want a genuine break from your usual routine, this weekend is the perfect time to withdraw yourself to any solitary activity that appeals to you.
And as always, enjoy the weekend.
*Keep in mind energy does not keep to clock or calendar and all readings speak to the arrival of the energy but not necessarily the departure; maybe the reading feels more appropriate to you on a Monday or a Tuesday, that's fine!
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Lincoln Douglas DebateWritten by Samuel Wong
In Illinois in 1858, a series of debates would set the foundation for the way we conduct debates today. The historic Lincoln Douglas debate was the beginning of Abraham Lincoln's national political career.
Lincoln Douglas Debate today refers to a regimented, structured form of competitive debate. Instead of debating in teams, two people are pitted against each other in one-on-one debate. The structure of Lincoln Douglas debate consists of alternating speeches and subsequent cross-examinations. A Lincoln Douglas debate is limited to 32 minutes total time, and the winner is selected by a judge. Lincoln Douglas debate is one of the two formats of debate recognized by the National Forensic Association, an association devoted to the promotion of intercollegiate speech and debate.
Lincoln Douglas Debate: Debating At Its Finest
One way in which Lincoln Douglas debate differs from conventional debate forms is that it is structured around a proposition of value. Usually, this concept or idea has no definite right or wrong resolution. The competitors argue in favor of or against the resolution using well-developed speeches and questions. Lincoln Douglas debate does not favor the rapid, think-on-your-feet type of questioning that is often found in other forms of debate.
Lincoln Douglas debate is one of the most effective ways to showcase your research, communication, and thinking skills in a high-profile arena. Due to its structured format, you need to have the skills to speak concisely and convincingly. Being able to effectively deliver an informative speech in a set amount of time, as well as answer questions refuting information given in your speech will demonstrate your skills as an analytical thinker, and most importantly, a debater.


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The Rock smashes world record for most selfies taken in less than 3 minutes
Kim Kardashian may be known as the Selfie Queen. But Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is the speed Selfie King — and his crown is confirmed by the record-keepers.
At the world premiere of San Andreas, The Rock snapped 105 selfies in under three minutes. That was enough to win him a Guinness World Record, the publication revealed Friday.
The actor actually took far more than the requisite 105 on the red carpet at London's Odeon Leicester Square Thursday night, but some were disqualified for being blurry or cutting off parts of his face. In addition to smiling for the camera with eager fans, he got a "helluva shoulder workout," he joked on Twitter.
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Recognising 'learning' as an uncertain source of SEA effectiveness
McLauchlan, Anna and João, Elsa (2019) Recognising 'learning' as an uncertain source of SEA effectiveness. Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 37 (3-4). pp. 299-311. ISSN 1461-5517
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Strategic environmental assessment's (SEA's) capacity to profile significant environmental effects is thought to help make public-sector decision-making more sustainable. Acknowledgement is growing that 'learning', that links to but transcends individual assessments, is a key source of SEA effectiveness. Such learning is largely positioned as wholesome, moral, as 'good'. The Scottish Parliament went further than the European Commission to require all public bodies to engage with SEA. More than 14 years of evidence–including from the Scottish Government SEA Database (an online registry), a survey and interviews–provides a unique opportunity to study the role of learning in SEA. The paper argues that application of SEA requires systematic reinforcement and maintenance of learning. But the learning fostered by SEA is not guaranteed to prioritise or protect 'environment'–for that to happen SEA must also be embraced as disruptor of the prioritisation of economic goals.
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A man who tried to rob some spring breakers at a gas station probably didn't expect to get laid out by them.
Four young men were fueling up at a Mobil gas station in Oakland Park, Florida, early Sunday morning when a man pointing a gun ran up to them, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.
In video shared by the sheriff's department, the suspect is seen darting from behind his vehicle with what looks like a T-shirt on his head. The suspect approaches the men, but then something unexpected happens: They fight back.
One of them pushes the suspect and tries to grab the weapon. At that point, three of the four men get into a brawl with the suspect and an apparent accomplice, who tries to help the suspect.
One of the men eventually wrestles the gun away from the perpetrators, finally ending the ordeal.
The South Florida Sun Sentinel identifies the victims as two sets of brothers — Aric Wisbey, 21, and Alex Wisbey, 23, and brothers Jacob Tanoos, 27, and Alec Tanoos, 21.
About an hour later, police arrested 33-year-old Kevin Campbell, who they say drove the vehicle and is the alleged accomplice seen in the video.
They are still searching for the gunman. Authorities are offering a $3,000 reward.
If you have any information, contact the sheriff's department at 954-321-4738.
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Monnaie de Paris Sets the Tone
Just a little more than two weeks now until I travel back to Berlin for the 38th Annual World Money Fair. This is the premier coin show for modern issues, as it offers a chance to learn what the worlds mints are planning for the coming year. About 20 world mints will participate in the WMF – Media Forum, where they will announce their 2009 new coin issues and show off these new designs in wonderful projected displays. In addition, even more mints and support services companies will have booths set up on the main bourse floor offering coins for sale, plus brochures and literature on their upcoming 2009 programs. Last year I had the opportunity to speak with over 40 Mint Directors, Marketing Managers and other mint officials.
That's a rare convergance and one which former World Money Fair President Albert M. Beck worked a long time to build. This year, for the first time, Mr. Beck will hand over the reins of the show to Hans-Henning Göhrum, who has taken over the position of WMF President, with Beck stepping over to Honorary President. It's a little change, but a comfortable progression in the shows long history and Barbara Balz will continue overseeing the practical matters of the bourse, so everything will surely flow as smoothly as usual.
During last years WMF – Media Forum I was very please to meet several world mint directors. Everyone was open to conversation and took the time to listen. It was a great atmosphere for an old coinhead like me. In fact, I was so busy visiting with folks before the Forum that I didn't get a chance to pick up all the available mint brochures before the program got going. Once the mic went live through, I quickly took a seat and got set up to take notes and pictures for The Standard Catalog of World Coins and World Coin News.
After one or two presentations had passed, I noticed that I was seated right next to a large contingent from the Monnaie de Paris. The gentleman on my left had a pair of Monnaie de Paris new issues information packets, one that I did not yet have, so when a break in the presentations came, I asked if he could spare one. The gentleman was so kind as to pass me a folder and a business card, for which I thanked Jean-Charles Rocher, Sales Director of the Monnaie de Paris. Mr. Rocher's kind gesture left me with a very good impression of the Monnaie de Paris, one that was later enhanced by their presentation.
In fact, in my observations about the WMF -Mint Forum last year, the Monnaie de Paris presentation stands out as the tone setter for the entire event. Christophe Beaux – President Director General for the Monnaie de Paris spoke passionately about reconnecting with their collector base. Beaux told us that the Monnaie de Paris was planning on redefining their commemorative program to better meet the needs and wants of French coin collectors. Fewer issues, desireable themes and innovative designs.
With those words Beaux set a clear path for world mints in 2008. He made a good choice, given the tenor of the coin market this past year and others saw the wisdom and followed suit.
So this year, I am wondering…who will step up and take a chance. Who will exhibit the bold thinking that keeps our hobby strong?
Luckily for me, I will be there in Berlin to see and hear what the worlds mint officials are thinking for 2009. It's a privilege I treasure and one which I hope to share with you, my readers, this year and in the years to come.


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Village of Hope 2018 visit
December 21, 2017
At the beginning of January Ali and her husband Lloyd will be going to the Village of Hope in India to provide treatment and training. Many of the people they will be treating suffer from Leprosy which means they have painful blisters and wounds on their hands and feet. They will also provide training support →


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Is this the year that the Wanderers make the finals?
Is this the year that the Wanderers make the finals?
Last season, the team from the Red & Black half of Sydney once again showed their inconsistency. After a slow start, back-to-back wins against Melbourne City and Newcastle put them in a strong position to challenge for their maiden finals appearance. However, one win in their last five games consigned the Wanderers to a disappointing eighth place finish.
Nothing summed up the team's unpredictability more than their devastating 10-2 loss to Adelaide United in Round 12, which was followed by a 1-0 win over Premiers Canberra United a week later.
Despite the struggles that the team encountered at times, Richard Byrne is back for his second season in charge of the team from Sydney's west, describing the choice as a "no-brainer," and the position itself as a "fantastic job with a fantastic club."
While Byrne remains with the Wanderers, there have been some changes with the coaching staff. After Leah Blayney took up a position with the Young Matildas, the club selected former Wanderers and Matildas player Catherine Cannuli as an assistant coach, a move which Byrne said was simple.
"Catherine's been around the club since day one, so that was a really easy decision. The players like her, and everyone I speak to loves Catherine."
Byrne has been active in recruiting new players for this season. 14 players have signed on with the Wanderers for the first time, while Trudy Burke and Alexandra Huynh return for their second stints with the club.
The squad will have more of a European feel this season, with two players from the Netherlands (Marlous Pieëte and Maruschka Waldus) and one from Israel (Lee Falkon) joining the Red & Black. Byrne has praised them not only for their quality, but also for their versatility.
"All three of them can play in more than one position. Marlous is a former Dutch national team player with almost 50 caps. She's played for big clubs in Holland (FC Twente and Ajax), and she's coming off a successful season with Ajax."
"Marlous is attacking minded, and can play in different positions in the front third, but she could also play a little bit deeper if we needed. Maruschka has played for big clubs in Europe and also had a brief spell in the NWSL. She will be a great presence at the back.
"Lee Falkon played two seasons in the German Bundesliga, which is a very technical and tactical league. She's a national team player, so she's played at a very high level. Lee can be a striker, or she can play just behind the forwards."
The final import spot will be filled by American midfielder Lo'eau LaBonta, who signs after spending the last two years playing for NWSL side FC Kansas City. She is expected to play a more defensive role for the team, and this should complement the attacking skills of Pieëte and Falkon.
Byrne has also been busy scouting domestic players, with midfielder Jennifer Bisset returning to the W-League after a couple of years away from top level football. The 25 year old spent six seasons with Canberra United between 2008 and 2014, and will add valuable experience to the squad.
The Wanderers were very active in looking at players during the NPL NSW season, signing eight new players from this competition. Of these players, Olivia Price, Sunny Franco, Trudy Burke and Alexandra Huynh have previous W-League experience.
The other four players are W-League rookies who all bring something different to the team. Young attacker Susan Phonsongkham joins after impressive displays for Football NSW Institute. Talitha Kramer put in some eye-catching performances for Illawarra Stingrays, and can operate in both midfield and defence. Katelyn Leadbeatter also comes from the Stingrays, and will look to secure a spot in the Wanderers backline, while Nicole Simonsen (previously of Manly United) adds depth to the goalkeeping stocks.
The squad has an intriguing blend of experience and youth. Ellie Brush has been involved in the W-League since its inception, and along with Marlous Pieëte and Lee Falkon has played international football at senior level. Maruschka Waldus is another player who can direct the team, and her ability to organise the defence has already been apparent in preseason.
With experience comes leadership, and although a captain for this season has not yet been named, Richard Byrne is pleased to have leadership qualities spread throughout the team.
"We have a number of players who could fill that role. Whether it's one single captain or a shared responsibility, that will be decided later on."
The Wanderers also have plenty of talented youth to complement the more experienced members of the squad. Eleven Wanderers players are aged 23 or under, with three of those players selected in the Young Matildas squad for the 2017 AFC U19 Championships (Jada Whyman, Rachel Lowe and Susan Phonsongkham).
Byrne is also happy to see that the players are getting along with each other, noting that, "the character of the players, individually and collectively, is a strength."
The flip side of having plenty of exciting new signings is that the squad will need more time to get familiar with each other. However, with such a short season, cohesion will need to come sooner rather than later if the Wanderers are to play finals football. Only five members of last season's squad return for 2017-18 (Jada Whyman, Chloe O'Brien, Erica Halloway, Rachel Lowe and Alix Roberts).
The transition will need to be especially quick at the back as the Wanderers have lost three defensive starters from last season. Fan favourite Ellie Carpenter has moved to Canberra United, while former captain Caitlin Cooper and promising young central defender Angelique Hristodoulou have opted to sign for cross-town rivals Sydney FC.
The performances of Ellie Brush and Maruschka Waldus will be key, and they will play a vital role in the development of players such as Alix Roberts, Talitha Kramer, Alexandra Huynh and Katelyn Leadbeatter.
Ellie Brush (Defence): After nine seasons at Canberra United, Brush joins the Wanderers for 2017-18. One of only four players to make more than 100 W-League appearances, Brush's leadership skills will be vital in a squad that contains a lot of young players. While she has a reputation as a solid defender, Brush is a versatile player, and can play in central midfield. With 17 career W-League goals to her name, she also has the ability to make an impact in an attacking sense.
Chloe O'Brien (Midfield): O'Brien has just turned 20, but is already set to play in her fourth season with the Wanderers. The former Young Matilda will be relied upon to control the play in the middle of the park, and her ability to both win the ball and distribute it to teammates in forward positions will be vital. She is coming off a good season in NPL NSW, where she started regularly for Championship winners Manly United.
Rosie Sutton (Forward): Scoring goals is the hardest thing in football, and the struggle will be familiar for the Wanderers: they had the league's least prolific attack in 2016-17. Sutton has been signed to help boost the Wanderers attack, and she arrives in Western Sydney with a proven goalscoring record in the W-League, having scored 21 goals in 48 appearances. The former Perth Glory and Adelaide United player will be expected to fill the gap left by last season's top scorer, Katie Stengel.
Kahlia Hogg (Midfield): Hogg joins the Red & Black after her second stint at Canberra United. Previously she had been playing college football in the United States, first with Florida State University and then for the University of Colorado.
While she was mainly used as a defender during her time in the United States, Hogg has been playing in both central midfield and on the right wing during preseason. Hogg is another player with Young Matildas experience, and she has impressed the coaching staff with both her technique and her ability to read the game.
1.Jada WHYMAN (GK), 2.Maruschka WALDUS, 3.Jennifer BISSET, 4.Chloe O'BRIEN, 5.Kahlia HOGG, 6.Lo'eau LABONTA, 7.Ellie BRUSH, 8.Erica HALLOWAY, 9.Rosie SUTTON, 10.Lee FALKON, 11.Marlous PIEËTE,12. Rachel LOWE, 13.Olivia PRICE, 14.Sunny FRANCO, 15.Talitha KRAMER, 16.Alix ROBERTS, 17.Katelyn LEADBEATTER, 18.Alexandra HUYNH,19. Susan PHONSONGKHAM, 20.Trudy BURKE (GK), 30.Nicole SIMONSEN (GK)


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Research teams develop and implement novel approaches to reducing cancer risk and enhancing cancer-related outcomes in both at-risk and cancer patients.
Our work has three aims:
Researchers assess the impact of heritable mutations and genetic polymorphisms on cancer susceptibility, and the ability of environmental factors (e.g. hormones, tobacco smoke and inflammation) to modulate the expression of oncogenic genes and signaling pathways. Molecular events that may be biomarkers of cancer risk are identified.
We determine effective ways to relay risk assessment findings to individuals and healthcare providers to facilitate informed decision-making and establish optimal risk management strategies. We focus on how different forms of risk communication may impact decision-making and psychosocial and behavioral outcomes.
We consider the nature and magnitude of the risks identified, the probability of adverse events, and the management strategies available. We assess the ability of preventive agents to inhibit cancer formation using the cancer risk biomarkers we identify. Innovative community-based and patient-focused interventions are evaluated for their impact on psychosocial functioning, health behaviors, cancer-relevant biological pathways, and patient clinical outcomes.
To influence cancer prevention and improve cancer-related outcomes we address the complex factors that influence cancer risk, risk communication and decision-making, and patient and population outcomes. Our large and expanding CPC program faculty includes 33 members from FCCC and Temple University. New CPC members have expertise in molecular biology, psychology, public health, clinical epidemiology, and cancer care delivery research. Our goal is to enhance access to the underserved population of North Philadelphia and provide new opportunities for cancer health disparities research.


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Kandi Burruss and her husband, Todd Tucker, are serving couple goals with their latest lovey-dovey photos.
The Real Housewives Of Atlanta stars have been married for four years and are raising daughters Riley Burruss, Kaela Tucker, and cute son Ace.
The business owner took to Instagram where he revealed his latest gift to his wife.
Tucker unveiled a beautiful portrait where he is kissing Burruss, and she is flashing that famous million-dollar smile.
The pair's legion of supporters shared prayers and congratulatory messages.
One fan shared: "I love you guys God bless you may God continue to bless you and keep you safe from all hurt harm and danger no weapon formed against you shall prosper I plead the blood of Jesus over your lives in Jesus name amen may God continue to open up Windows and pouring out blessings that you don't have room enough to receive God bless you guys."
Another commenter stated: "Awwwww.., Todd looking good with his gray coming through BEAUTIFUL Black couple…That was a beautiful portrait."
A third person wrote: "I love y'all two. Much love and more success. It does not matter where you are with your wife… you are both still shine with love and smiles. Makes us all happy…especially your children…I truly love these 2 like they r a positive power couple there both gorgeous as fuck. Like the perfect family."
In a recent interview, Burruss said that she loves Tucker for the following reasons: "We've been together for about six years now, and this is the longest relationship I've ever had. I didn't have a lot of long relationships when I was younger. What Ne-Yo said, 'I'm good all by myself, but I'm a force when we're together,' I definitely feel like that applies to our relationship."
She went on to explain: "I feel like in other situations I've lost interest or maybe they were a cheater, you know. I don't tolerate cheating. So our communication is all the way on point, and I never get tired of talking to him so I think that is what automatically made me be like, ok, I can do this! The sex life is good too!"
Burruss seems to have found herself with Tucker.


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Dublin House at 7 Stoughton St near Columbia Road is a popular bar with
many of the patrons arriving after 10 PM and leaving around one o'clock
in the morning. This is not a bar is known for problematic behavior.
In the early hours of July 29, 2011 the Dublin House was about to be
cited as the location of murder #5 in Upham's Corner 2011.
According to the Suffolk County Dist. Atty.'s office the victim
appeared near death at first but is now expected to recover.
According to the Boston Police Department, the C-11 routine patrols
observed the crowd begin to run from the Dubin House around 1:11am and
reported hearing what sounded like shots being fired.
It is to the credit of many patrons that an arrest took place.
officers were making their way through the crowd, several patrons
pointed officers in the direction of the suspect who the officers could see was
walking away from the location in a rushed manner.
In the meanwhile, officers located a male victim suffering from
multiple gunshot wounds inside a motor vehicle parked in the area of
Belden Street. The victim, suffering from life threatening injuries,
was transported to the Boston Medical Center.
observing the suspect walking away, officers also noticed that he bent
down as he passed a parked motor vehicle, as if he were dropping an
object. That turned out to be keys to an Acura found nearby. But
with the aid of a Boston Police K-9 unit, the police were able to
locate a firearm in the area of 50 Stoughton Street inside the grounds
of the Dorchester North Burying Ground.
The police caught and detained the suspect and witnesses positively identified him as the individual responsible for shooting the victim.
Officers arrested Leonard Young, 33, of Mattapan and charged him
Assault with Intent to Murder, Assault & Battery by Means of a
Dangerous Weapon (gun), Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful
Possession of Ammunition.
At his arraignment in Dorchester District Court, Leonard W. Young, an
unemployed father of six, was ordered held in lieu of $250,000 bail on
charges of armed assault with intent to murder, assault and battery
with a dangerous weapon and various weapons charges.
Young's defense lawyer, Jessica Tripp, said police have not connected
her client to the gun. "It's very difficult for us to ascertain, at
this point, what motive they have to identify Mr. Young as the
shooter," she said.


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Clubhouse Interior Design: How Fabrics Convey Atmosphere
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Managing learners
Whether you teach an online learner one-to-one or in a group, situations will arise that you need to manage. In this step, we look at a number of classroom management situations and consider ways that we can prevent them from happening, or deal with them when they occur.
Read the three situations below. How could you prevent these situations?
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|A one-to-one student comes to class having not read an article you asked them to read in preparation for the lesson. The lesson you've planned relies on the learner having read the article.
|You ask a group of learners to do some writing for homework and then share it with you via a document-sharing tool, such as Google Docs. Half the class fail to do it. When you ask why, they say it's because they don't know how to use the tool.
|You teach an eight-year-old child. Her parent complains that her lessons are too 'fun' and not focused enough. You know that the activities you set the child have a very clear learning goal, as well as being engaging.
Read the three situations below. How might you deal with these situations?
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|You set instructions for a task in a group lesson. One of the learner's internet connection drops out. They come back a minute or two later but they don't know what the task is.
|You have a student in a group class who's really enthusiastic and loves to talk. He answers a lot of your questions and sometimes talks over the other students in the class.
|You're teaching a five-year-old child, who's finding the lesson a challenge. The anxiety results in him becoming upset and crying.
Before you check your answers, remember that there is no right or wrong way to manage a class of learners, whether it is face-to-face or online. Age, context, culture, etc. all play a role in determining how a teacher might deal with a classroom situation. Our suggested ideas may give you some tips on how to deal with different situations in online lessons.
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by Henry James
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Jan 12, 2012
I had to read this in college and was quite open to all kinds of Victorian and Edwardian literature, having been a long-time fan of the ever-depressing Thomas Hardy. However the character of Daisy was so annoying and falsely capricious (I mean forced to be so by the author) that I couldn't sympathize with her at all.
The other characters and settings were seen through her eyes, unfortunately, as boring and worthless. So there was no redeeming reason to pay close attention to much in this book. It put me off reading anything else by Henry James for a long time. Luckily, I got over it, but this still rates as one of his least impressive works, in my estimation.
What I found ironically funny was that the film version, with California girl, Cybil Shepherd, really captured Daisy's vapidity so well, though I'm sure that was not their intention. It was probably why it received such bad reviews.* That this was so speaks for the book as well, since most of James' novels have translated so well into film ("The Europeans", "the Bostonians", "The Golden Bowl", "Portrait of a Lady" and so on).
* "Miscast" is Emmanuel Levy's view of Shepherd and he is not alone.
"Painfully boring, the acting is wooden and unappealing, a misguided mess." - James Higgins
Still others wonder what director Peter Bogdanovich was thinking, after a string of three major hits. Maybe it was the material!


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Review | Assault Android Cactus
Last year, Witch Beam invited us to play Assault Android Cactus at PlayStation Experience, giving a hands-on demo of the PlayStation 4 version of the game that had released on PC last September. Our preview was very positive and it ended up being one of the most underrated highlights of the show. Even last month, Sony held another PlayStation Plus vote to see what one of the free games in March would be. Even though Broforce is a good game in itself, Assault Android Cactus was not given the attention it deserved, losing to the former by quite a large margin.
Assault Android Cactus is a top-down, twin-stick shooter, giving players multiple characters to choose from with a variety of different primary and secondary weapons. For example, the main character, Cactus, has a basic assault shot and a flamethrower, making her a very good character for beginners. Also, Lemon became a quick personal favorite with her spreadshot and powerful rocket launcher, making her not only versatile but easy to damage multiple enemies from a distance. The game starts with four playable characters, but as players progress and defeat each boss, they'll unlock a new android to use in stages. Some of these characters have incredibly unique weapons like railguns or remote controlled drones.
In stages, players are tasked with keeping up a combo chain by defeating enemies in rapid succession. Gaining a perfect chain earns an S+ rank, but the instant the chain breaks, a glass shattering sound effect informs players that their rank would then be based on time, how many times they've been incapacitated, and how many other chains could be performed. As enemy robots are destroyed, they drop white energy cells, which can be collected by the player to upgrade their primary weapon. Whether this increases attack speed, adds more shots, or increases damage is all based on the character.
Enemies also drop orbs that change colors for specific power-ups, which are essential for not only keeping a perfect chain, but also for survival. Red represents extra firepower, adding two small turrets with a constant fire rate that adds a large amount of damage to attacks. Yellow, the acceleration power-up, adds angelic wings to a character, increasing their movement speed and making it easy to allow them to move all around the well-designed stages with ease. The blue power-up is the shutdown power-up, making all enemies on the screen temporarily deactivate, allowing a temporary cease fire and a way to reassess the situation by gaining a more advantageous position. These power-ups can work well for different players, obviously all three at once being good, but for some moments, it's best to focus on specific power-ups to get by. Aside from the power-ups, the final drop is perhaps the most important, as enemies will drop green batteries, which are needed to recharge the battery meter on the top of the screen. Letting the meter deplete means game over, so collecting the battery before it vanishes is vital to stay alive throughout the entire stage.
Getting to the stage design, Assault Android Cactus has quite a nice collection of stages, each with a different layout and some with their own particular gimmick. One stage, for example, will play more like a side-scroller, having players go along a path and defeating enemies ahead to clear the path. Another stage was broken up into large tiles that would be switched out over the course of the fight as it makes the next move more questionable. Most of the stages actually have a changing mechanic where things will mechanically move into place to set the next phase of the stage. It works for a varied experience and no stage is boring, keeping players constantly on their toes. Even when playing with up to four players, the stage design works well for local play and can still maintain a challenge.
One thing that is worth mentioning is the gravity of item pickups. White energy and batteries will typically magnetize to characters, but the power-ups unfortunately always remain in their spot. The problem with this is that sometimes the stage will change and completely destroy the power-up due to where it was on the stage, and in other cases, it can be in a very dangerous spot. One of the bosses in the game ended up being an issue as she would constantly hover over the power-up, making it impossible to gain without being incapacitated by a one-hit kill move (which had ridiculous range). It definitely makes for a more challenging game, but it would be nice to have these power-ups magnetize too, especially for one of the later boss battles.
Part of the criticism that didn't make this game earn the vote from PlayStation fans would be the style. Characters have a big-headed, gnome proportion that for many wasn't appealing. It's rather unfortunate because it's a rather charming style that works well for the presentation of the game, and even for people that don't like it, there is an extra unlockable option for a "normal sized head mode", allowing for characters to be displayed in a more accurate proportion. Speaking of unlockable extras, this game does a great job of adding a lot of cool features, like a first-person mode (which includes split-screen support), inspired filters, and even music that is affected by the flow of battle. This feels like a classic game where there were special modes and cool features to play around with, and it works very well for this title.
The game's graphics are certainly more of a stylistic choice, but honestly it surprises me how well this game runs despite using the Unity engine, which has several examples of poorly optimized titles out in the wild. Even with dozens of enemies on screen, the game is still playable with very little slowdown if any. Witch Beam has done a fantastic job of polishing this title to make it one worthy of one's library, and it's very sad that it didn't make it to more homes as a free title, but even as a $15 title, it's well worth the purchase. For a game as action packed and challenging as this, with four-player co-op, tight controls and a excellent stage design, Assault Android Cactus is a game that can't be recommended enough.
Final Score: 9 out of 10


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The Department of Education is to receive an additional £20m to address pressures in schools, it can be revealed.
Finance Minister Mervyn Storey said the cash will be distributed in the June monitoring round.
He has emphasised the importance of a balanced budget for 2016/17 that underpins the delivery of our public services and also supports economic growth.
Mr Storey said although Northern Ireland was facing a real-term reduction in funding, it will not be as bleak as what had been originally anticipated in the Chancellor's spending review.
In the monitoring round - where surplus money from underspending across the departments is redistributed - Health will receive £133m and Education £40m.
Mr Storey said he is supportive of £20m going directly to schools.
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Marucci Sports: A Rand Group Case Study
On the brink of acquiring Victus Sports, Rand Group helped Marucci Sports launch a new company in Dynamics NAV, from design to live working database, in a record 6 weeks.
Up to Bat with a New Financial System in Under 6 Weeks
Acquiring a company with the same vision is a Grand Slam in the Big Leagues of baseball bat manufacturing. For heavy hitter Marucci Sports, Victus Sports was an underdog on the rise, with a new brand of custom wood bats that complemented their own product offering and vision for the future.
Before the acquisition, Marucci discovered that the rising star's accounting systems had some serious limitations. With no plans to slow down the merger of these two talented companies, Marucci worked with the Rand Group team to find and implement a quick, cost-effective solution to help consolidate financial reporting in Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
Marucci Sports, the #1 Bat in Baseball
In 2004, two former Big Leaguers and their athletic trainer started making handcrafted bats out of a backyard in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Today, they have grown to become Marucci Sports, a reputable manufacturer of bats and apparel with multiple warehouses, an online retail store and an indoor batting cage facility.
Known for their high quality, consistency, and craftsmanship, Marucci's handcrafted bats are used faithfully by Big League baseball players and fans around the world. Their elite baseball and softball products are built based on the advice, testing, and approval of actual baseball players. Because of this commitment to quality, Marucci has grown exponentially, with about half of Big Leaguers swinging either Marucci or Victus bats.
Dynamics NAV, Marucci's Star Player
Marucci runs their business operations on Microsoft Dynamics NAV. With the help of Rand Group, the company first implemented Dynamics NAV in 2014 to better manage their financial requirements. Today, they have a fully-functioning system with advanced warehousing that integrates with their eCommerce platform for seamless ordering, shipping, and accounting.
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Marucci had three big issues to tackle: size, budget, and resources. With only one warehouse and a smaller headcount than Marucci, Victus was considered a small business and typically wouldn't qualify for a business management solution as complex as Dynamics NAV. Marucci also struggled with finding the resources and budget to allocate to a full software implementation. With these challenges in mind, Marucci approached their trusted technology partner, Rand Group, for a solution to fit their needs.
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Faced with an aggressive timeline and limited resources, Rand Group's talented team of problem solvers recommended setting Victus up as a company with Dynamics NAV's RapidStart Services. While this is not a typical approach, Marucci had the base company to work off in Dynamics NAV, so Rand Group could configure worksheets to do the preliminary work within Marucci's system.
This capability enabled Rand Group to launch a new company, from design to live working database, in less than 6 weeks—a project that would usually take over 6 months.
We had a very aggressive timeline, but because we had the experience of the Rand Group team to support us, we were able to do more than any company would have been able to do on their own.
Project Results
Marucci's acquisition of Victus Sports was a home run. Victus is currently live with Dynamics NAV, including order entry, integrated website imports, and a web-based production system that uses information provided by Dynamics NAV. What was once three separate points of data entry for Victus is now simplified into one centralized system. Here is what this means for Marucci:
Financial Accuracy
Extending Dynamics NAV has equipped Marucci with timely, reliable financial reports to make more informed decisions
Systems Integration
Marucci now has a fully-aligned solution to integrate with other companies, providing complete operational visibility
Exponential Growth
With a centralized system in place, Marucci can continue to grow and react to opportunities and changing conditions
Technology That Supports the Big Leagues
Rand Group has been supporting the development of Marucci's technology systems since November 2014. This kind of partnership is truly unique, where both parties believe in quality, attention to detail and consistency.
A true partnership is when you are empowered to be self-sufficient with the technology. There have been scenarios that we couldn't foresee and Rand Group has been very responsive. They step in when their expertise is needed, but allow us to do things on our own when we can, learning throughout the entire process. The team from Rand Group has always felt part of the Marucci team.
– Software Delivered as Promised. No Surprises.