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Maria's Note: Maria Bonaventura here, managing editor of the Diary. Bill is unable to pen his daily essay. So today, we share an excerpt from his latest book, A Modest Theory of Civilization: Win-Win or Lose.
Bill turns to a long-forgotten warning from General "Ike" Eisenhower – and the two big temptations the former president identified for the American Republic…
The heyday of the American republic was the interwar period between Korea and Vietnam. The economy was booming. The U.S. had the biggest trade surplus… the strongest manufacturing sector… the strongest currency… and the highest salaries in the world. New York was the world's most dynamic city. California was its Shangri-La. And the debt from World War II was being paid down.
In the arts, too, America was on top of the world. Motion pictures were the leading artform; Hollywood dominated the industry. As for the plastic arts, nobody did it better than the auto designers of Detroit who, with their sparkling glass and dazzling chrome, created the finest works of art of the century.
Elected in 1952, Dwight Eisenhower ended the Korean War, balanced the budget, reduced U.S. debt as a percentage of GDP by 16%, and reduced government spending as a percentage of GDP from 20% to 18% (not even Ronald Reagan was able to do that). He cut defense spending by nearly 30%. The Dow doubled, and personal incomes rose 35%.
Eisenhower also resisted the temptation to throw his weight around overseas. When Israel invaded Egypt in 1956, with the United Kingdom and France eagerly joining in, he refused to take part. But Eisenhower teamed up with the Soviet Union and threatened to sell British bonds if the UK failed to withdraw. He was no saint. But the hallmarks of his two terms were peace and prosperity, with relatively fewer win-lose deals imposed by the feds.
We should mention that Eisenhower was also ably served at the Fed by William McChesney Martin. Martin was a Latin scholar from Yale, who joined the brokerage firm A.G. Edwards after graduation and made full partner two years later. He gave such a good showing of himself that he was elected to head the New York Stock Exchange at age 31. Then, when World War II broke out, he was drafted and served as a private.
McChesney Martin had a simple and modest idea of his mission as chair of the Fed. He sought neither full employment, nor Dow 30,000, nor 2% consumer price inflation. He neither appeased nor sucked up, neither to Democrats nor Republicans.
Today's Fed model – based on "dynamic stochastics" – would have been Greek to him… or perhaps merely ridiculous claptrap. Negative real interest rates… quantitative easing… and a $4.4 trillion Fed balance sheet – all would have been regarded like a quack hair-growing elixir – with faint hope and much suspicion.
As we've mentioned in earlier pages, the 1950s Fed chief saw his role as simply to "take the punchbowl away" when the party got out of control or to "lean into the wind" when the seas got choppy.
That is to say, McChesney Martin sought to loosen the money when the economy was lagging and tighten monetary policy when the economy was running hot. (Richard Nixon blamed McChesney Martin's "tight money" policies for his loss in the 1960 U.S. presidential election.)
Looking over our shoulders, back to when we were still riding a two-wheeler, whatever Eisenhower and McChesney Martin were doing, it seemed to work. GDP rose from $281 billion in 1950 to $540 billion in 1960. The rich got richer. The poor got richer, too. Jobs were plentiful. And an ordinary man with an ordinary job could support an ordinary family in a perfectly ordinary way.
So, you'd think that if you were serious about making America great again, you'd want to emulate Ike Eisenhower rather than George W. Bush or Barack Obama.
You'd want to end wars, not start them. You'd want to balance the federal budget, not run some of the biggest deficits in history. You'd reduce federal spending and cut the Pentagon budget, not increase them. You'd want less government, not more. And less debt, too, not more of it. That is, you'd want to do the exact opposite of the Bush and Obama administrations.
But when we look out on the comic splendor of the USA today, we see neither Dwight Eisenhower reincarnated in the White House nor William McChesney Martin redux at the Fed. Instead, what we see is another thing Eisenhower warned us against on January 17, 1961:
As we peer into society's future, we – you and I, and our government – must avoid the impulse to live only for today, plundering for our own ease and convenience the precious resources of tomorrow.
We cannot mortgage the material assets of our grandchildren without risking the loss also of their political and spiritual heritage. We want democracy to survive for all generations to come, not to become the insolvent phantom of tomorrow.
What is today's nearly $22 trillion national debt? It is exactly what Eisenhower urged us to avoid – plundering the future… and mortgaging the precious assets of our grandchildren. But the old general didn't stop there. He also saw the Deep State taking shape:
In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes. We should take nothing for granted.
Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals, so that security and liberty may prosper together.
Why did George W. Bush make up the "weapons of mass destruction" fantasy and attack Iraq, after he had promised voters a more "humble" foreign policy? Why did Barack Obama continue the Middle East military misadventures, even after he had pledged to end them? How come Donald J. Trump – who repeatedly criticized America's losing wars in the Middle East and promised a new, "America First" foreign policy – got fully on board with the entire Bush/Obama program?
Why did the Trump government run $850 billion deficits… in peacetime, during an economic expansion… anticipating total debt of some $30 trillion to $40 trillion within 10 years? Why was the Fed being run by a disciple of Bush/Obama-era Fed chiefs, Bernanke and Yellen, rather than someone in the McChesney Martin tradition? And why would the Pentagon budget be increased, when it could be cut in half and probably still improve the safety of the Homeland?
Why? Because Donald Trump was such a genius that his methods were nearly divine… mysterious… inscrutable… beyond the comprehension of mere mortals? Did he (and many of our readers) see something we couldn't? Or did General Eisenhower, who saw more clearly than any of us?
Our working hypothesis in this book is that General Eisenhower was right. He identified two big temptations for the American Republic of the 1950s; subsequent generations gave in to both of them.
They spent their children's and grandchildren's money. Now, the country has a national debt of nearly $22 trillion. That's up from $289 billion ($2.4 trillion in today's dollars) when Ike left the White House.
And they allowed the "unwarranted influence" of the "military-industrial complex" to grow into a monster. No president, no matter how good his intentions, has been able to stop it.
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Sun, 30 June 2019
Well, friends and listeners, the time has come. Erik, Sean, and Kyle are signing off for the last time. It's been a blast talking about classic horror movies with all of you over these past six years. So we're going out with a bang!
Direct download: THE_END.mp3
Category:Horror -- posted at: 12:59pm EDT
Fri, 17 May 2019
This month, Kyle, Erik, and Sean discuss the "goriest fright film of all time," the splatter movie, slapstick comedy masterpiece that is Peter Jackson's 1992 film Braindead, aka Dead Alive.
The fellas also have an announcement.
Direct download: Dead_Alive_1992.mp3
Category:Horror -- posted at: 7:34pm EDT
Thu, 14 March 2019
Some houses are born bad, and some movies are just hella weird. This month, Erik, Sean, and Kyle discuss Nobuhiko Obayashi's piece of macabre surrealism, House.
Direct download: house_1977.mp3
Category:Horror -- posted at: 9:23pm EDT
Wed, 16 January 2019
This month, Kyle, Erik, and Sean get lost in the woods--and in the weeds, coincidentally--about the 1999 found-footage harbinger, The Blair Witch Project, a movie cited as one of the scariest ever made. Is it as terrifying now as it was then, or is it just 80 minutes of people yelling at each other in the woods? We get to the bottom of it!
Direct download: The_Blair_Witch_Project_1999.mp3
Category:Horror -- posted at: 7:16pm EDT

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Winning My First Giveaway! :D
On my last post, I shared Papa and Bebe's photos for a blog giveaway contests entitled "Potret Lelaki dan Dunia Anak" (Men and The World of Children). Well, guess what! I was one of the winner! My photo wasn't the first winner but it's the favorite photo :D.
I was overwhelmed to know that I was chosen. Because if you see all of the photos, each of them are showing the dads and the children and you just can't describe what the photos show in perfect words. Especially regarding to the love that you feel when you see them.
The photo below is the the photo of Papa and Bebe that was chosen by Teh Dey, Teh Nchie Hanie and Bli Budi as the favorite photo. And you can see all of the winners in thi link. The first winner and the second winner photos were breathtaking!
If you want to see the complete pictures of all the participants, you can go here or you can see the slideshow on the video here.
Anyway, after being blown away with the announcement, here comes the prize :D. This prize was arrived about a week ago and I grabbed my camera to took the photos ^^.
|Sent by JNE. Bebe and I, especially my Bebe, were very curious.
My Bebe just wanted to grab it and tear the plastic off. Hahaha...
|We got a t-shirt and an Instant chiffon shawl!
The t-shirt is size M and fits my Hubby and I you know how I love chiffon shawl :D.
|Thanks to all of you Teh Dey, Teh Nchie and Bli Budi :D.
Hehehe... Thanks for reading guys :).


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I have missed your posts and comments and am way behind on everything because I'm sick. Going to the Dr today. Will catch up soon I promise. I miss you guys, but am just too damned miserable to stay sitting up for any length of time. I think it's the flu because of the sudden onset respratory crap, but I don't know for sure yet.
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What can I do about my son's old landlord repeatedly harassing me about things that don't concern me?
I live in Maryland if that matters. My 22 year old son moved out of his apartment in a town about 15 minutes away due to difficulties paying the rent and his landlord giving him a hard time despite the covid-19 moratorium. For the past two weeks his old landlord, who has somehow found my address, has left notes in my mailbox about rent arrears my son supposedly owes and asking for my son's current whereabouts. At first I was creeped out then decided to write a note back saying it wasn't my problem if he's owed money&I wasn't telling him anything as it's none of my business what happened. If my son wants to get in touch, he obviously knows how.
Today I got home, went inside,¬ 5 minutes later this strange man was ringing my doorbell. He identified himself as the landlord then launched into this tirade about how he has a family to feed, I need to "do what's right", & he's not just going to go away. I slammed the door in his face thinking of doing much worse and after a few minutes he did leave after leaving another note. Now how do I get him to go away for good?!
22 Answers
- Anonymous1 month ago
They are trying to intimidate you. Your son signed the lease not you, so he owes them money. If he was under 18 maybe u could be responsible.Tell these people u will call the police
if they come around or contact you again and do call the police.
- 1 month ago
Call your attorney, or me.
tedhbell.comSource(s): Experience.
- Christin KLv 71 month ago
Call the police and let them know this man is harassing you for something your adult child needs to take care of. If he won't stop, get a restraining order and keep calling until they do something.
- Ron AkiaLv 61 month ago
The first thing I would do is I would notify your Postmaster that he is illegally using your mailbox. The second thing would be to file a complaint with your Police Dept. that he is harassing you and trespassing on your property and seek a restraining order barring him from contacting you again. That should take care of his bothering you.
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- sunshine_melLv 71 month ago
Write to the landlord, making it very clear that, as you were not a party to the lease, you are not on the hook for any late payments or money owed.
In fairness though; your son does owe the landlord rent, so should get in touch to arrange a payment plan.
- babyboomer1001Lv 71 month ago
You can't, without extraordinary measures. You should be calling your son and telling him to pay his landlord. He had a lease and is obligated under it. If you don't tell the landlord where he can find him, it will cost your son more money because instead of serving him at a known address, he will have to serve him publicly. Your son will have to pay for the public service, which costs several hundred dollars, in addition to his debt, penalties and interest, etc. Covid does not release anyone from a contract, just as the flu doesn't, a car crash, a broken arm - excuses are pathetic.Source(s): Certified Paralegal, with 25+ years' experience & with Landlord & Tenant law experience.
- StephenWeinsteinLv 71 month ago
First, it's extremely illegal for him to tell you that your son owes money. Your son might be able to sue him for violating the laws against disclosing a person's debts to their family.
Second, don't try so hard to get him to leave. Simply tell him once, and if he does not leave immediately when you tell him to leave, then call the police and have him arrested for trespassing.
- ibu guruLv 71 month ago
Unless you signed as guarantor or cosigner of your son's lease, the landlord has no business contacting you. Have your lawyer send that landlord a cease & desist letter to stop his harassment of you. If he shows up on your property again, call the police.
- fireflyfliesbyLv 71 month ago
Did you co-sign for the apartment? If so, read the lease and figure out what responsibility you have. If you didn't co-sign, there's no legal leg for this dude to stand on.
Regardless of whether you co-signed, this behavior is harassment. Document, document, document. File a police report. If he comes by again, call the police out to your house. And, if you can, have an attorney send this dude a cease and desist. Failing that, a good old fashioned restraining order works just as well. Whether you co-signed or not, you didn't sign up for door to door harassment. That behavior isn't normal and it needs to stop.
- Rick BLv 71 month ago
Well, first of all, your son owes him the money. The current laws prevent eviction, but do not forgive the rent. As a parent, I would think that you would teach your children appropriate moral behavior - in other words, tell your son to call this guy and make arrangements.
All that being said, unless you co-signed something, you are not responsible for your son's debts. If I were in your shoes, I would tell the man that you have asked your son to contact him to make arrangements and that is the extent of your involvement. Tell him that if he continues to harass you, you will file a police report.


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The Importance of Preventing the Spread of STDs in Society.
It is vital to prevent the spread of STDs as this ensures that the world is a better place in terms of healthcare provision. STDs prevention creates room for the chance of bringing forth new babies that are of the right health in all perceptions of analyzing a productive baby.
In the opinion of Doctor Stanley Angus, it is detrimental that all governments and higher health organizations to cater for all healthcare issues of everyone in the world regardless of the difference that may exist between the profession and the patient.
It is beneficial to prevent the spread of syphilis rather than engage in unprotected sexual intercourse and end up contracting some of the most dangerous STDS.
It is beneficial to prevent STDs as it has the capability of cutting down the level of spread of other diseases like HIV thus, improving the lives of infected people while still ensuring that those that are not infected are safe.
Medical professionals can save their own time and use it to keep different vital lives that could be hanging in the balance rather than channelling it on treating wounds that were most likely self-inflicted.
According to doctor Stanley Angus, sexually transmitted diseases are currently the widest spread diseases having various impacts to its patients once not prevented or cured in time.
There are many negative impacts that Sexually transmitted diseases have in the overall general health of an individual and with that said, it is essential to look out for the various possible ways in which the conditions can be prevented from spreading further.
Some of the methods used include:
One of the greatest way doctor Stanley Angus recommends as to be more effective in the preventing the spread of sexually transmitted disease, is the use of a latex condom since the advancement made in it can be used for both genders.
The the benefit of using a latex condom is it is portable and with of you can be able to be intense with your partner at any time or place and still be safe from contracting sexually transmitted diseases as suggested by Stanley Angus.
It is hard to believe when someone tells you to avoid sharing of your showering tools with others, but it is significant to look out for that as it is considered to be a great way of preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases according to Stanley Angus.
Not many people find the need of knowing their HIV status as a great thing, but when it comes to Stanley Angus, he considers it as an example of a way of prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.


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25 June, 2012
The Ministerial Cross-Sector Forum on Raising Achievement has agreed to work together on achieving success for all learners.
Forum chair, Education Minister Hekia Parata, welcomed the commitment from all the Forum representatives.
?We know that our education system is amongst the best in the world with four out of five kids successfully working towards getting the qualifications they need at school,? says Ms Parata. ?But our goal is about getting five out of five.
?In the Forum we have the expertise and support of the wider education sector. It was great to agree on a common goal of improving education outcomes for every single learner.?
The Forum, which met for the first time today, aims to provide collaborative cross-sector leadership and advice to the Minister on a quality achievement programme for education that will help meet the Government?s Better Public Service Targets of 98 per cent of new school entrants having participated in quality early childhood education and 85 per cent of 18 year-olds having achieved NCEA Level 2 or an equivalent qualification over five years.
Today the Forum agreed that New Zealand has an education achievement challenge in front of it and opportunities exist for all learners to improve their educational outcomes.
The Forum commenced the task of identifying the key issues which must be addressed in four areas: quality teaching; smarter use of achievement information at individual, school and national levels; strengthening the performance and accountability of schools and education agencies for student achievement; and learning environments that are fit for purpose in the 21st century.
Over the coming months the Forum, which includes representatives from primary and secondary schools, early learning and tertiary education sectors, unions, business, academics, iwi and educational experts, will collaborate in small sub groups to identify, clarify, and progress system issues in the four areas.
?We have an opportunity to propel our education system, and all our learners, to greater levels of achievement,? says Ms Parata.
?I look forward to working with the Forum to identify the steps we can take to achieve this outcome.?
The Forum will meet monthly for the rest of the year.
Forum Membership
Patrick Walsh, President SPANZ
Gary Sweeney, President NZAIMS
Ian Leckie, National President NZEI
Para Meha, President Te Akatea ? Maori Principals Associations
Pat Lynch, Chief Executive NZ Catholic Education Office & Association of Proprietors of Integrated Schools
Paul Drummond, President New Zealand Principals Federation
Toni Waho, Tumuaki Te Runanganui o Nga Kura Kaupapa Maori
John Garner, President New Zealand Area Schools Association
Lorraine Kerr, President NZSTA
Robin Duff, President PPTA
Stuart Middleton, Director of External Relations Manukau Institute of Technology
Barbara Ala?alatoa, Representative Pacific Principals Association
David Langford, Principal Awapuni School
Anne Meade, Independent Consultant
Elizabeth McKinley, Director Starpath, University of Auckland ? Starpath
Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi, Trustee, Te Kohanga Reo National Trust
Iva Ropati, Principal Howick College
Nancy Bell, Chief Executive, Te Tari Puna Ora o Aoteroa
Graeme Daniel, President, Special Education Principals Association
Derek Wenmoth, Director of e-Learning, CORE Education Ltd
Barbara Cavanagh, Principal Albany Senior High School
Trevor McIntyre, Headmaster Christchurch Boys High School
Prof Gary Hawke, Victoria University.
Carol Stovold, President New Zealand Home-based Early Childhood Association.
Nadine Wishnowsky, New Zealand Playcentre Federation.


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Europe from Scratch – 35th YEU Convention and 30 Years of YEU International
"Europe from Scratch" is the title of 2016 YEU Convention. The Convention, funded by Erasmus Plus, is inspired by the EC project "A new narrative for Europe", designed to give a voice to the artistic, cultural, scientific and intellectual communities to articulate what Europe stands for today and tomorrow.
"Europe from Scratch"will take place from July 20th to July 30th in Belgium (Brussels and Ronse), involving 55 young people aged 18 to 30 from Belgium, Austria, Italy, Turkey, FYRoM, Portugal, Greece, Poland, UK, Lithuania and Cyprus.
YEU was born in 1986 with the aim of bringing young people together from all over Europe and to build peace, understanding, European citizenship and a common sense of belonging. These ideas and values, however, seem to strike with today's feelings and situation in Europe. Current social changes brought both more opportunities and more risks and constraints for all European citizens, above all for young people. In this unique period in Europe, young people (and society in general) have to face a great number of issues that make them more and more skeptical of the political and administrative machineries such as European institutions and less and less confident in Europe. That's why we want to equip young people of today with the knowledge, competences and capacity for critical judgment, in order to be able to answer the questions they will have to face in the near future of EU: are some Europeans at risk of becoming permanently unemployable? how can Europe better integrate migrants? is people becoming more racist? why should young people bother voting in (European) elections? is the EU still only an economic bloc that countries join (only) for economic reasons? will countries ever decide to join or stay in the Union because of the common good (if such thing exists) instead of their national interests? Moreover, all these factors also translate in the lack of "belonging": young people do not feel as European citizens. YEU believes that the development of European identity is an unfinished business which risks jeopardizing the concept of Europe itself and that has to be addressed: is a common European identity possible? what are the values and ideals that bring us together as European citizenship and how can we awake and embed them in us?
The 35th YEU Convention, which also overlaps with YEU 30th Birthday, aims at bringing participants on a journey through the roots and values of Europe and of YEU (dignity, social inclusion, solidarity, tolerance, human rights, intercultural dialogue) and to give them the opportunity to reflect and think about the birth of Europe and the concepts of European identity and citizenship, in order to "re-create" European society/community from scratch, overcoming cultural differences and setting common goals and values. Young people will: investigate current trends and issues; learn about European roots and history; gather different perspective on Europe and European identity; identify and create small practical tools that will help youth workers, trainers and youth organizations to deal with a changing Europe and its future scenarios; have the opportunity to recreate Europe from scratch, and therefore reflect on values/ideals, objectives, frameworks, institutions, relationships at the base of it; spread the information and increase awareness on the future of EU by creating and disseminating a shared "Agenda for future Europe".
To sum up, the objectives of this 35th Convention are to give young people, youth workers and youth organizations the opportunity to reflect on the origins and roots of Europe (and of YEU), what values and ideals keep it together and how these values can be "adapted" and used to build a common and passionate feeling of belonging and of European identity in the world of today.
The project will be developed according to the specific and traditional features of YEU Conventions. The idea of Convention goes back to 1980, when the first YEU non-formal Catholic group from Germany, decided to organize an international camp with groups from Italy, Austria and Germany (august 1981). The same group organized a camp next year under the theme "Symbols in our lives", with much more participants than before. And that's how it started: the first International Youth Convention took place in august 1983.
The topics of conventions were more than symbolic (such as "Borders between people and peoples" , "Human Rights"or"Striving for Peace") and always aimed at bringing together youth in Europe, fostering exchange, cooperation, dialogue and understnading. From the very beginning, more than hundred participants were divided in "Village Groups"(with mixed nationalities) that decided about the main aspects of the "Camp" through a democratic system of decision-making.
The spirit of exchanges and youth mobility, of peace and understanding, of diversity and community, was spread all around Europe, fostering the idea of a United Europe. The development of Conventions always took into consideration different aspects, that are still very visibile in 2016 Convention:
- Historical aspect and cultural research
- Existential aspect, including the opportunity of sharing a true experience day by day
- Political aspect, expressing the intentions about future of Europe
Some of these topics and aspects were discussed and developed by the Convention Core Team (Ieva Aleksandraviciute, Giammarco René Casanova, Sabina Sadixova, Alex El-Jbeily and Giulia Annibaletti, with the support of PET coordinator Nik Paddison) and facilitators (Srdjan Petkovic, Misha Ross, Valentina Trebbi, Filip Janevic, Milica Dimitrijevic) during the prep meeting, taking place in Brussels in June 25th-28th.
During this weekend the Core team and the facilitators met to set the agenda and to develop the main objectives and goals of each workshop, focusing on elaborating the definitive program and the division of the roles.
The Educational Approach
When we talk about Europe and its future, especially nowadays, we are not sure any more, what is ahead of us. In recent years Europe (within European Union and also geographical it's dimension) experienced different economic, security and identity imbalances and threads. Due to these reasons it is extremely important to assure that young people have active participation in creating Europe's future. During the convention, an innovative approach and new ways of collaboration within facilitators and core team are going to be used in order to support participants in defining Europe. That includes its' values, principals and identity and at the same time increase learning process effectiveness within coordinating team. Using methods and tools of non-formal education, we all together are going to analyse past, present and future European growth phases and based on past and present experiences we are going to try to come with a joint vision for the "future Europe". During the learning process we are going to explore what could be any possible ways for all young people to get involved in shaping Europe's future. All the workshops will be held based on Non-formal education methodology and will include different methods like discussions, simulations, brainstorming, world café, theatre and etc.
Insights from new facilitators
Valentina (Italy) – "My personal impression as facilitator is working with a motivated team, ready to face this Convention with the best premises and prepared to lead every activity."
My name is Valentina, I'm a 21 year-old student of Languages for International Relations. During my experience in voluntary work for the organization La Fenice, I had the opportunity to get in involved in various European projects, such as Erasmus+ exchanges, and to help to organise them in my town, Tortona.
During the meeting for Convention, the Core team and the facilitators met to set the agenda and to develop the main objectives and goals of each workshop, focusing on elaborating the definitive program and the division of the roles.
My personal impression as facilitator is working with a motivated team, ready to face this Convention with the best premises and prepared to lead every activity. Personally I'm very interested in this kind of topics, as I also study international relations and I find important to have the awareness of what Europe is and the role of young people in it.
Moreover, I expect to achieve the common objectives, stimulating participants to share and comparing their ideas and opinions, based on their knowledge, taking into account the differences related to their cultures. Since it is my first opportunity to work as facilitator, I have also the expectation to learn a lot from who has more experience than me. The best challenge for me as facilitator will be to lead a group of my same age and learn from them at the same time. This is a way for me to develop my skills in this field and widen my cultural and working baggage.
Filip (FYROM/Macedonia)– " I emphasize that my pleasure to be part of this team."
Brussels office of YEU. I assumed that this would be one of those boring meetings without any energy that after a few days, no one remembers them. Obviously I had a very wrong assumption. I found myself in an office surrounded by people with incredible energy and dedication to what they do. These people really believe in the values they represent and fully invest themselves in achieving its goals. I emphasize that my pleasure to be part of this team. I hope that as facilitator I will manage to contribute towards successful convention and I will be able to present my views and opinions on the common values that we share with YEU. I look forward to the convention. I believe there will be many funny moments and certainly very new things learned thanks to this convention.


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Kolya Ludwig, Golden Eagle Justice
May 14, 2019
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Marisa Vasquez, Managing Editor
April 9, 2019
UPDATE: Tuesday, April 9 @ 6:38 p.m. On the Friday before spring break, the Associated Students, Incorporated (ASI) held a special meeting to vote on a single action item on the agenda: the Resolution of No Confidence in President Covino. The special meeting was scheduled for Friday, March 29,...
Special Meeting Scheduled by ASI for Removal of President Covino
Marisa Vasquez, Managing Editor
March 29, 2019
Students, faculty and community members associated with the on-campus coalition, Golden Eagle Justice, filled the public seats at the Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) Board Meeting on Thursday where two action items were scheduled to be voted upon. The items included the removal of President William...
Impaction: What's next?
Marissa Chavez, Digital Editor
March 26, 2019
Cal State LA administrators made the decision to move forward with impaction despite the opposition from many of the students, faculty, and community members. The Final Admissions Proposal was submitted to the Chancellor's office on March 15, which institutes the raise for admissions criteria and...
Impaction Talks Continue at ASI Board Meeting
Darwin Lopez, Contributing Writer
March 19, 2019
Last Thursday at an ASI board meeting, Golden Eagle Justice presented Provost Mahoney with a petition containing "over a thousand signatures" that critique the job that President Covino, Provost Mahoney, and Vice Provost Enders are doing in regard to listening to student's comments and concerns. Mahoney...
Impaction Moves Forward with Amendments
Marissa Chavez, Digital Editor
March 12, 2019
On Feb. 18, President William A. Covino sent out a university-wide email explaining the schools decision to declare impaction beginning fall 2020. After three public hearings and feedback from students and the community, Covino and members of the administration have decided to move forward with impaction,...
Impaction: Another Step Eroding Shared Governance
Anthony Karambelas, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2019
Sure, it's frustrating to see our campus take a left turn towards elitism. But, the new impaction proposal signals a lot more than an attempt to exclude those outside campus walls. It is a breach of trust from within. The administration has made the show of inclusivity, hosting three hearings, an...
The Problem with Admission
Marissa Chavez, Digital Editor
February 26, 2019
"Impaction disproportionately targets the students" "We're not intimidated, we're not scared, we're here to support each other" "They're supposed to be serving us" "This plan denies our opportunities" Cal State LA held three public hearings last...
University Community Demands Covino's Attention
Marissa Chavez, Digital Editor
February 23, 2019
Thursday's public hearing was unlike any forum held in recent memory. From the start, students, faculty, and community members were determined to make their voices heard, and they were successful. This was the two of three public hearings scheduled to be held as a response to the students rebuttal t...


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"Many parents miss what happens during their baby's first years."
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Musselburgh School - Rob Taylor
2019 | The identification of active chemical compounds in Mānuka leaf extracts
School: Musselburgh School
Host: University of Otago, Department of Chemistry
Region: Otago
Host: University of Otago, Department of Chemistry http://www.otago.ac.nz/
Musselburgh School is very excited about the learning opportunities that the Science Teaching Leadership Programme has provided, not only to our participant teacher, Mr Rob Taylor, but also the opportunities it can provide the school in networking within the community, in building capacity of our teachers through the Nature of Science, and in engaging our children through Science. Our school believes that children must be involved in authentic learning contexts to motivate, to develop skill, and to build their capabilities of being positive and productive citizens. Learning about science and how our world works is tantamount to this belief.
Rob has worked in primary education for 15 years in New Zealand after training as a teacher in the U.K. He has had experience of teaching from new entrant students through to Year 8s and has a strong background in literacy, maths and P.E. Rob has always had an interest in science, attaining an honours degree in Geography, and he wanted to gain the skills and knowledge to promote science teaching in his current school, which is culturally and socio-economically diverse.
Rob's placement has been at the University of Otago, hosted in the Department of Chemistry, where he has been involved in learning a wide range of skills and techniques used in scientific research. Rob has worked closely with Dr Dave Warren with an emphasis on laboratory work, looking at chromatography techniques. Initially the placement looked to identify coloured molecules (anthocyanins) from a variety of New Zealand plants using chromatographic techniques. However, it quickly evolved into detailed work with mānuka to identify the nature of the extracts which cause root growth and/or stem shrinkage in lettuce seeds. The active chemical compounds were then isolated in an attempt to identify which molecules were causing the phenomenon.
During the placement Rob undertook fieldwork in the Otago area, learning to collect, record and accurately label sampled plants. He was fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Elaine Burgess and Professor Nigel Perry at Plant and Food Research where Rob learned complex chromatography and investigative techniques during the isolation of mānuka molecules. This gave Rob great insight into the use of academic science research methods including investigation, discussion, reporting and recording.
For Rob, the programme has had diverse benefits. Through the workshops in Wellington Rob has attained a thorough knowledge of the Nature of Science curriculum strand, and the science capabilities. The value of this learning together with practical application of science theory at his host organisation has created a platform for Rob to lead science within his school during Phase Two of the programme.
The Science Teaching Leadership Programme has enabled Rob to learn and enhance many skills on a diverse scientific journey. He would like to thank the Royal Society Te Apārangi, Dr Dave Warren, Elaine Burgess, Professor Nigel Parry ad Musselburgh School for this amazing learning experience.


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- Chelsea drop Thibaut Courtois transfer hint on official website.
- Courtois has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid.
- READ MORE: Golovin agrees transfer… unfortunately
Chelsea may have just inadvertently confirmed that Thibaut Courtois will be staying at the club this summer.
Courtois has been heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer, with Real Madrid thought to be the frontrunners to sign him.
The Belgian has just one-year remaining on his contract, and has so far shown little willingness to sign an extension.
Chelsea may well have put their foot down with Courtois and told him he's going nowhere. Either that or he's made a major U-turn on his future.
While announcing the signing of Rob Green, Chelsea made a point of noting that he's been signed as a back-up to Courtois.
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September Preview
I'm pleased we're officially in Spring here in New Zealand. We've just had about 6 weeks of bad colds, so I'm pleased to say good bye to that!
I would like to say hello and thank you though to the wonderful KMJordan from USA I really appreciate your review thank you 🙂
It's our 1st birthday coming up and I would love to get your advice on the direction of The Parentalist. I have some great ideas, but want to see if they match up with what you're thinking. Please take the survey and be a part of The Parentalist's future:
We've got a great line-up this Spring, We have a Tech CEO with 27 years experience in the industry, a Mom and business lady who was made a widow with triplet girls, a NZ parenting expert, and a Mum who wants to help you get back into shape after baby.
I've asked a few of my friends in podcasting if they can introduce me in the intro, so you'll hear some of my friends and past guests in my intros.
I'm running my first marathon this Sunday. You'll probably hear me talk about my progression in the next two months of interviews, but this Sunday is the day. It's The North Shore Marathon, which is meant to be one of the most beautiful, so plenty of sights to keep me distracted from my sore knees 😉 I'm nervous, excited, and I've decided I'm going to enjoy the running journey.
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Ideas are illusive things - engage imagination
Everything starts with an idea, and it is our imagination and freethinking that lets our minds to grow those linchpin ideas that hold together an entire marketing concept.
Archive: 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
Everything starts with an idea, and it is our imagination and freethinking that lets our minds to grow those linchpin ideas that hold together an entire marketing concept.
On the 5 November permission was granted for 65 dwellings at a meeting that was held following strong opposition from local residents and amenity groups.
Simon Aldridge, a Consultant from FPA Consulting recently took part in a sponsored abseil to raise money for the Derby Cathedral and Derby Mountain Rescue.
Sam Albon, a graduate from the University of Derby has recently joined Derventio Solutions as a developer.
Inoapps are excited to announce that they've just received a £10m investment of growth capital from Business Growth Fund (BGF).
Clear Environmental Consultants Ltd are pleased to announce that Jamie Margetts was awarded the President's Award.
Clear Environmental Consultants Limited were nominated in the NCE/ACE Consultant of the Decade awards.
Scott joined the Planning Design team in September, having completed his Masters Degree in Town and Regional Planning at the University of Sheffield.
Mono Design is pleased to announce that they have won the Export of the Year at the Derbyshire's Best Business Awards.
A few weeks ago we put a message up to see if anybody would like to get involved in a Charity Halloween Sleepover here at Vernon Gate.
On the May 30th this year, the Government brought in changes to permitted development rights, to allow great flexibility for homeowners and businesses.
We pour years of commercially-focused creative experience into every email campaign, creating irresistibly clickable, content-rich emails.
Inoapps are pleased to announce that they've just received a £10m investment of growth capital from Business Growth Fund (BGF).
There's just one week now before Peter Milner (Milner Commercial Chartered Surveyors) sets off on his BIG CHALLENGE to walk the 90 or so miles across Derbyshire...
Plan-makers in districts with worsening housing affordability problems would be required to increase the planned supply of new homes in their area, under a new "affordability test" set out in draft government guidance published recently.
Does this sound up your street? Participants will be expected to raise some sponsorship for their chosen charity to take part in this super scary, spine tingling Vernon Gate Challenge.
This month we welcomed our newest resident; Mapmatic, to Vernon Gate. Mapmatic is committed to the provision of a wide range of professional measurement services including topographical surveys, measured building surveys and underground utility surveys.
Neighbours on Vernon Gate recently worked on a project together. FPA Consulting supported Clear Environmental Consultants achieve their UK Rail Compliance, which means that they are now on the Link-Up Supplier Register to work on the UK's Railway Infrastructure.
Joe Barradell from Oakwood in Derby has swapped his role as a football coach at the Derby County Community Trust (DCCT) to join the Quality Assurance team within Derventio Solutions.
Development company continues its expansion
Derventio Solutions is a forward-thinking developer of bespoke software and website solutions. They have extensive experience of developing specific software required by clients, be it web based or desktop. They have developed software for a number of high profile organisations and are still involved with the on-going support and development of the systems. They also develop and market their own software products.
Proposals for HS2 to Pass Through Derby
The HS2 proposals declared in 2011 aim to reduce traveller times to and from London by its completion date in 2023.
We are all too old (apart from Jess our apprentice) to participate in Duke of Edinburgh but not too old to secure planning permission for the use of land for camping by Duke of Edinburgh students at Barn Farm in the Peak Park.
After recently being appointed to work as the preferred agency for Xen-Tan (premium sunless tanning brand), InsideOut Creative have now been invited to work alongside GLAMGLOW.
We are delighted to announce that we have been appointed as consultants on a large project based in Nigeria, which is funded by the World Health Organisation. We will be working alongside other consultants from around the world to deliver a medical facility in Port Harcourt.
Recent Planning Permission near you?
We have recently had several cases where development on adjacent land has had significant implications for sites, particularly those on the edges of towns or villages.
It seems these days that no matter who you are, skincare is a vital part of looking after your body. Young, old, male or femaile, we all care more about our skin, so it's no surprise that the skincare market is bursting full of businesses who are all fighting for the top positiong as the one 'go-to' brand for 'anti-wrinkle', 'flawless skin', 'reduction of stretch marks' - the list is never ending! And as such, this means that skincare marketing is becoming more challenging than ever.
Vernon Gate software company Derventio Solutions has expanded its sales and marketing team to cope with the growing demand for its services and its software management system for schools.
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In recognition of the importance of DVD2013 as the pre-eminent event for the Land Equipment sector of the Defence industry, AES Defence will be exhibiting at this year's show on 19th & 20th June. We would be delighted if you could join us on Stand C3-37 to learn more about our services.
Challenging Energy Market conditions means finding the right solution is more essential than ever before. A clearly defined renewal strategy will ensure you can make timely decisions to save money and reduce risk.
A big congratulations to one of the advisors at Crystal Clear Financial Planning Limited who successfully completed the Ironman Lanzarote Challenge on the 18th May.
On Sunday 1st May the Planning Design team took part in the Derby 10k Business Team Challenge. Coming in 20th position as a team, and raising over £400 for the Sporting Futures Charity, the day was a success all round.
Unlucky 13 and April Fool's Day?! Is this a joke? Well it's certainly no joke that it's our 13th birthday here at WellBeing Clinics.
The big race is fast approaching with just over two weeks to go till the Planning Design team run in the Cooper Parry Business Team Challenge at the Derby 10k event on Sunday 28th April.
InsideOut Creative is formed on the belief that powerful ideas, combined with commercially astute marketing leads to results that shine through a business.
On the 18 May 2013 one of the Crystal Clear team members will be competing in the Ironman Lanzarote event in order to raise funds for the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust.
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published on 27th March 2012 with a provision in its 214th and 215th paragraphs that under transitional arrangements, councils with local plans adopted since 2004 could continue to give full weight to relevant policies "even if there is a limited degree of conflict" for 12 months.
South Macclesfield Development Area resurrected by Cheshire East?
Planning design were pleased to secure Planning and Listed Building consent last month for a range of stone barns at Shiningford Farm, Carsington to holiday accommodation, on behalf of Ashbourne Self Catering.
Staff at Planning Design are donning their running shoes in aid of charity and preparing for the Derby 10k run.
It's no secret that InsideOut LOVE a bit of beauty marketing. It's no secret that InsideOut also have a wealth of experience in beauty marketing...
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted as finalists (top 10) for two categories related to our graphic design services; on-time and on-budget, both in the under 30 staff category.
PDP team gears up for Derby 10k
Staff at Planning Design are donning their running shoes in aid of charity and preparing for the Derby 10k run. 5 or 6 members of the team will take part in the annual event on 28th April.
BBC 2 series 'The Planners'
The first episode of BBC 2 series 'The Planners' reminded us all that the job of the planning officer - balancing the views of competing interest and making informed judgements - is not easy. What was most noticeable however was the inflexibility of the current system; something which makes the job of the planning officer that little bit harder.
What better day to tell people about our latest love than valentine's day...
Planning Design recently secured planning permission for the first commercial Gymnasium at Pride Park Stadium in Derby.
Special education provider and Vernon Gate residents, the SENAD Group are opening a new school in Mackworth, Derby.
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So excited to photograph this family after the birth of their third baby. One of the exciting things for me is to start off with growing families and photograph them as their family grows. I met Mariza after the birth of her second child. And was honored to photograph her first year. Now with baby #3 here its even a more blessing to photograph them all.
During the planning of the session we discussed clothing, where we wanted to take the photos and what type of setup. Martiza planned for a wall gallery so all her photos were styled and customized to accommodate her frames.


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Abraham Badru shooting: Woman, 18, arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder
PUBLISHED: 09:16 22 November 2018 | UPDATED: 14:23 22 November 2018
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder Abraham Badru, who was shot dead just yards from his mother's home in Dalston eight months ago.
The 18-year-old was arrested this morning and remains in custody.
Abraham, 26, was killed as he got out of his car in Ferncliff Road just after 11pm on March 15.
The football coach, who was hoping to start a PhD, had received a police bravery award for giving evidence against a gang who raped a girl on the Frampton Park Estate, south Hackney, in 2007.
His mother Ronke is convinced his death is retribution for testifying against gang rapists in court,
But cops have said today's arrest is as "the result of a separate line of enquiry" and is not linked to the rape trial.
Det Ch Insp Noel McHugh, who is leading the murder squad's investigation, said: "We have been piecing together the details of Abraham's life and making good progress and that has led to this arrest today.
"However, despite the progress we are making, there are still significant gaps and we urgently need the help of Abraham's friends and anyone else with information to come forward.
"There remain at least five potential witnesses on the street that night who have not come forward and there may be others who have information they don't think important but could be crucial for us in filling in the picture of Abraham's life."
A £20,000 reward remains on offer for anyone with information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for Abraham's murder.
"Every day, Abraham's family have to live knowing that the person who did this is still out there," said Det Ch Insp McHugh. "Someone knows who killed Abraham; I have said the answer lies in the community and I still believe that."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the incident room on 020 8785 8099. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Other Myths in GenesisTwo other separate myths are present in the first 11 chapters of Genesis; these are the Myth of Cain and Abel and the Myth of the Tower of Babel. After our rather "heavy artillery" approaches against the creation account and the Noachian Flood, we will take a more simple route with these two less spectacular myths; we will simply note the inherent contradictions in the stories and show the probable origins of these stories.
The Myth of Cain and AbelThe story of Cain and Abel is told in Chapter 4 of Genesis. These two (Cain being the elder son) were the first two offsprings of Adam and Eve. The problem with the story begins after Cain slew Abel out of jealousy (Genesis 4: 3-8). Now the contradiction begins:
Now, it is obvious that Seth was the third offspring of Adam and Eve. The passage 4:25 makes that clear.
This verse clearly shows that Seth was only the third child of Adam and Eve. For Seth was born to replace Abel. So how could it be possible that Cain became afraid that whoever finds him shall kill him? Furthermore how could God have forgotten that with no one else in the world except Adam and Eve, the "mark of Cain" would be useless? A similar problem is raised for the verse below:
Now where did Cain's wife come from? There is no mention till then that Adam and Eve had bore any other children apart from Cain and Abel. Driven to the wall, fundamentalist theologians had had to come up with quite perverse ad hoc explanations. Firstly they say, although it is not stated in Genesis at that point, Adam and Eve already had more children. Secondly, they say, Cain probably married his own sister (or niece!)-in short, driven to the wall, they suggest incest as the solution! The problems with their explanation is simple: if they can use an explanation not stated in the Bible, why limit themselves to the assumption that he married his sister-equally unsupported would be the suggestion that God made another man (or men) who also "knew" Eve and had sons and daughters, and so Cain only married his half sister. But if they object that this is adultery, what about their incestous solution?
The solution to the Cain problem is simple: it is a myth. The science of evolution (living things always evolve in a population not in pairs) tells us that there was no Adam and Eve and hence no Cain and Abel.
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First let us point out a contradiction here. Genesis 11:1 mentioned that there is only one language and a few words. Yet only one chapter earlier (10:5) the following statement is made:
Second, the story is pre-scientific in the extreme. Note that the people wanted to built a tower than actually reached "unto heaven" (Genesis 11:4). Also note that God came down to look at the tower (Genesis 11:5). It is obvious that the reason why God confounded their language and scattered them was that he was afraid these people might actually reached heaven! As William Harwood notes:
The story probably originated from the experience of the original Hebrews upon seeing the mighty buildings in the cities of Babylon:
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Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Travel and other Australian topics.
Outback Travel
Take precautions when travelling independently in isolated Outback areas.
- Plan your trip with the aid of a reputable map, stay on recognised routes and check facilities and road conditions before departure.
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- Make sure you carry ample supplies of petrol/gasoline, food and water. Allow at least 5 litres/a gallon of water per person per day. Drink water regularly and in sufficient quantities to prevent dehydration.
- In the case of a breakdown, stay with your vehicle where there is shade and protection from the heat
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Extended Character Analysis
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Jocasta is the Queen of the city of Thebes and Creon's sister. She is also Oedipus's mother and wife, though neither she nor Oedipus knows this until too late. Just as Oedipus suffers a tragic downfall, so does Jocasta. However, unlike Oedipus, Jocasta attempts to shroud herself in ignorance. She cautions Oedipus against trusting oracles and pursuing knowledge. She wholeheartedly believes that her and King Laius's painful decision to send the baby Oedipus away circumvented the prophecy. making the fulfillment of the prophecy all the more tragic.
Queen Jocasta is sensible and outspoken. She chides Oedipus and Creon for getting into petty arguments when the Theban people are dying of the plague. She is positioned as a mediator, someone who brings balance to Oedipus's temper and pride, encouraging him to see Creon as an ally instead of an opponent. She also urges him to avoid trusting prophets too much, claiming that the gods will do as they will and that prophecies are not always true. As evidence, she cites the prophecy that her own child would kill his father and marry her, not realizing that it has come true despite her attempts to avoid it.
Jocasta does not know that Oedipus is her son. However, her attempts to shield him from the truth of his identity can be interpreted as a maternal desire to protect his innocence. She beseeches him to cease his quest for information, but to no avail. Combined with her role as a mediator between Creon and Oedipus, Jocasta's chief goal seems to be to keep her family—and her country—together. However, once it becomes clear that Oedipus will not be deterred from pursuing information, Jocasta is forced to confront her guilt. Unable to handle the shame of having committed incest, she hangs herself, and Oedipus uses the brooches from her dress to blind himself.
Much like Oedipus, Jocasta is a tragic figure because her actions lead to her downfall. Whether she is a victim of fate or a victim of her own hubris is up to interpretation. Much like Oedipus, Jocasta is guilty of hubris, or attempting to defy the gods. Rather...
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Students, parents and carers
What is Core Maths?
Core Maths is a qualification for students who achieve a Grade 4 or above in GCSE mathematics. The qualification is designed to prepare students for the mathematical demands of further study and employment.
It is part of the Government's plan to increase participation in mathematics post-16, helping to raise the UK's mathematical standards. The ambition is for the majority of students to continue studying mathematics until the age of 18 by 2020.
Why Core Maths?
Currently, only around 20% of students study mathematics beyond GCSE in the UK – the lowest rate in leading developed countries in the world.
According to the Higher Education STEM project, many students arrive at university with unrealistic expectations of the mathematical and statistical demands of their subjects, leading to a lack of confidence and anxiety by the students.
The Core Maths qualification has been introduced to address these issues and, importantly, the qualification also counts towards the Level 3 mathematics achievement measure in 2017 Performance Tables.
Designed to maintain and develop real-life mathematics skills, what students study can be applied on a day-to-day basis whether in further study or employment. Most courses will include a financial mathematics element and can help with other A level subjects, including science, geography, business studies, economics and psychology.
The skills developed in the study of mathematics are increasingly important in the workplace and in higher education. Most students who study mathematics after GCSE improve their career choices and increase their earning potential.
Will it be recognised by universities and employers?
Even though Core Maths is a new qualification, several universities have already come out in strong support of it. Employers from a range of sectors are also firmly behind the qualification. Many roles in the workplace require high levels of budget management and problem-solving skills and Core Maths will be a useful tool in equipping you with these skills.
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Core Maths builds on GCSE mathematics with a particular focus on problem-solving skills. Students will consider and tackle mathematics in meaningful contexts, including financial applications and statistical ideas that can support work in other subjects they will be studying.
Although the course is mainly led by mathematics teachers, the involvement of other subject specialists is welcomed to ensure students appreciate the applications of mathematics in different subjects.
"Students in social sciences, business, psychology, sciences, and health sciences who are not taking A/AS Level mathematics may find the Core Maths element useful in preparing for university study where a working application of maths or statistics may be required." - Aston University statement
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E-newsletter of Investing for the Soul September 29, 2009
Ron Robins, Editor. E-mail /705-635-3034 Latest news at: http://investingforthesoul.com/
Top ethical investing news for September 2009
Books Back
Links may only be valid a limited time Commentaries by Ron Robins
(UPDATE 1) Environmental Ranking Of
America's 500 Largest Corporations--Newsweek.
The top three are HP, Dell, and Johnson & Johnson. This is a good
analysis of America's most environmentally conscious major corporations,
and useful reading for ethical investors. Partners in the research were
KLD Research & Analytics, Inc., Trucost, CorporateRegister.com, and ASAP
China Surpassing US In Green Energy.
"Even as China overtakes the U.S. in the dubious category of 'world′s
leading greenhouse gas producer,' it is also well ahead
IPE Says 70% Of Fund Trustees Surveyed
Cite ESG Issues As Important.
"Around 70% of the 42 respondents
– with a total of €197.6bn invested
Business Week Publishes Names Of
Top Global Brands.
"Companies as
Exchanges Push Sustainability. - [COMMENTARY] "The report, which was produced by sustainable investment consultancy Delsus Limited, found exchanges were increasingly active in three main areas promoting sustainability: provision of information tools for sustainable investors such as indices; fostering specialised listing and trading platforms for sustainable investment niches and in less advanced markets, increasing awareness of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues among listed companies. Dan Siddy, founder and director of Delsus and author of the report, said: 'Over the last five years or so, social and environmental risks and opportunities have emerged to become commonplace long-term investment themes in the world′s capital markets.'"
This report provides exceedingly good news
for ethical investors, and will only enhance the prospects for investing
in ethical stocks and bonds.
US Consumers May Buy 600,000 Plug-In
Electric Hybrid Autos By 2015, Says Study.
"A new study by Pike Research indicates that demand for Plug-in
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) will skyrocket after the first
generations are introduced in 2010, to 600,000 vehicles by 2015." I
am still unsure as to the overall net benefit, both environmentally and
for society as a whole, of PHEVs. Though gas/petrol consumption will be
reduced, the demands on inefficient electrical grids and generation will
be substantially increased. If anyone knows of any good studies on this
subject or on potential investment prospects, please let me know.
Buffett & 27 Other Business Leaders Call
For End To Short-Termism Business Focus.
changes, if implemented, would denote a much higher consciousness taking
shape among these stakeholders and society at large. However, judging by
the present inaction of the US Congress and regulatory authorities in
bringing the culprits of this financial mess to justice, it could be
awhile yet before anything changes. Who is being prosecuted for the
'liar loans,' for the fraud perpetrated in the sale of various
derivative instruments, and for the ratings agencies who may have been
possibly 'bribed' by their MBS issuing customers to provide them with
higher than warranted ratings for their securities?
Toyota & Peugeot Top Bank Sarasin's 2009
List Of Sustainable Automakers. GM Comes Last.
"When rating the sustainability performance of car manufacturers,
Bank Sarasin concentrates on three key aspects: the CO2 emissions of the
current vehicle fleet, the capacity to develop low-emission,
leading-edge technologies and
UK Social Investment Forum To Hold 2nd
National Ethical Investment Week November 8-14.
"Aviva Investors has today joined CCLA, The Co-operative Financial
Services and Henderson New Star as a sponsor of the second National
Ethical Investment Week (NEIW), to be held 8-14 November. NEIW is a
cooperative campaign that brings together financial advisers, charities
and trusts, financial organisations, faith groups, NGOS and community
groups to ensure that everyone knows that they have green and ethical
options for their investments." The UKSIF's second National Ethical
Investment Week continues to gain big sponsors demonstrating the growing
interest in ethical stocks and bonds in the UK.
Israeli Companies Worried About Boycott Of Their Products.
"A survey reveals that 21% of Israeli
exporters have had to cut their prices as a result of the boycott, after
a significant loss of market share, especially in Jordan, the UK and
Scandinavia. [Data from Ma an News Agency, 31 March, 2009]... This month
the UN will publish the findings of its inquiry into Israel′s possible
war crimes in Gaza in 2008-9. These are unlikely to lead to legal
proceedings, so there are calls for boycott, divestment and sanctions to
force Israel to comply with international law." Whether you are for
or against Israel on this, as an investor, you might want to pay
attention to this issue.
Note: Articles are linked to the original source. Some sites may require registration, and may, or may not, archive stories. All links were active at the time of publication.
Disclaimer: Neither The Soul Investor nor Ron Robins make investment recommendations. Nothing in this newsletter should be interpreted as a recommendation or solicitation to buy/sell any securities or investments. The Soul Investor is a source of general information and resources for spiritual investing, ethical investing, and socially responsible investing (SRI). Investors should consider their actions thoroughly and consult their professional advisers prior to taking any investment action. The Soul Investor does not necessarily agree with the opinions expressed in articles in its newsletter or offered on the web pages to which it might be linked. Such opinions are the responsibility of the writers themselves. Furthermore, The Soul Investor does not offer or provide any warranties, representations, guarantees, implied or otherwise, as to the accuracy, legality, copyright compliance, timeliness or usefulness of the information, materials or services in this e-newsletter, or other sites, to which it might be linked. Also, Mr. Ron Robins is not an investment advisor, nor is he licensed with any professional investment related body, and thus is not able to, nor does he make, any investment recommendations.
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Jay has all his grandchildren over to his house to watch a movie, but Haley wants to go to another party.
[n] - noun, [v] - verb, [phv] - phrasal verb, [adj] - adjective, [exp] - expression
Directions: Choose the expression that best completes the sentence
Of course we would love to have the baby. All the other cousins are sleeping over tonight.
The more, the merrier.
Okay, see you tonight. Bye-bye.
Is Haley still coming?
You're related. I will spray you with the hose.
All the grandkids are coming over for Jay's Night. Family tradition. Everybody wears pjs, which they love. I make my famous sloppy jays, which are really sloppy joes but made by Jay, which they love. And then we all watch a Western together, which they don't really care for, but hey, it's Jay's Night.
So, Mom, there's a party tonight at Andrew Adler's, and everybody's gonna be there.
Ooh, that sounds like so much fun, but I have other plans.
Oh, that's hi-larious. But I'm talking about me.
That's unusual.
Honey, you said you'd go to your grandfather's tonight.
See, that's what's so perfect about this. Andrew only lives, like, a couple blocks away from Grandpa's. - So I figured that I could go- -
Sweetie, you made a commitment.
But I really want to go. Plus, every time I go over to Grandpa's, Manny just stares at me the whole time. - Maybe if you wore a bra
Alex. What? I can't wait to go to Grandpa's. Family means everything to me.
'Cause you have no friends.
No. Because I love Grandpa. And he's getting older. Who knows how many years he has left?
Is Grandpa dying?
Didn't they tell you?
Alex, stop torturing your brother. No. Your grandfather is fine.
For now.
There are my little stinkers.
Hi, Grandpa.
Come on in.
Hola. Hola, hola.
Well, hello there, Haley.
Take it down a notch, Jethro.
So, you guys ready for some fun? What?
I love you, Grandpa, and I'm never gonna forget you.
Okay, okay. Back at ya, champ. Whoa, whoa, whoa. This is a pajama party. Where's your p.j.'s?
Yeah, they're in my bag. I need to talk to you about something.
She wants to go to a party with Dylan, Grandpa.
Shut up, Alex. It's at my friend Andrew Adler's. He lives three blocks from here.
Oh. Walking distance.
Right. So I wouldn't ask you this because I love coming to your house, but it's kind of an important party.
Somebody invites you over, the last thing you wanna do is insult them.
I'm glad we agree.
Oh, my God. That was so easy. This is awesome.
You really don't understand what just happened there, do you?
P.j.'s on, Haley!
Um, I would be happy to let her change in my room.
I got the movie. Manny, why don't you go fire up some popcorn? You looking for these?
You took my shoes?
No, I took your freedom. Sorry, kid. It ain't your night.
Why are you being like this? I just wanted to go to that party for, like, two hours. I would've been back by now. Would that have killed you?
She's just like her mother.
Why are you treating Haley like this?
Me? She's the one acting like a pill.
You're taking this too personally. When I was Haley's age, I loved my grandfather, but I still wanted to go to parties and be with boys.
I know. I know. So did Claire and Mitchell. But you know what? You try to put something over on me, you're gonna lose.
So, what? Now you're gonna make this into a big game?
I'm trying to keep 'em around a little bit longer, that's all. I mean, who knows how many nights like this I got left?
I miss you already.
What's wrong with this kid tonight? Go in the kitchen and help out the guys, and I'll be right in.
It's great that you wanna spend time with your granddaughter, but is this really the way?
You're a good abuelo. She's upstairs.
I know.
Get up. You're here to take Haley to the party, right?
She's in the house.
How did you know I was here?
This is how I first met Phil.
Thanks again, Grandpa. We'II be back by 11:00.
I will track you down.
I believe that.
What's that smell?
Sloppy jays. Help yourself. There's plenty left.
Oh. Sloppy jays because your name's Jay. Right on.
Can't believe she's into this guy.
If you want, I'll fix you a plate.
Yeah, definitely. That'd be great.
But what about the party?
We can go in just a minute. Just let - oh, no way. The Gunfighter. I love this movie.
Dylan, the party.
But cowboys.
Don't fight it, Haley. They never grow up.
I'm going to the kitchen for an espresso. Anybody need anything?
No thanks.


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You have adopted a furry feline friend. She is a wonderful companion. It's all cuddles and purrs and playtime. All is going well.
Until you begin to notice little chew marks on your plants or evidence that your cat has been digging in the planter.
Cats are carnivores and carnivores are adapted to consume a diet consisting mostly of meat. Their bodies are designed to absorb essential nutrients from meat. For them, plants have no nutritional value and they are better off without consuming plant-based foods.
However, why do some cats eat plants? Let us first try to understand why our feline pets eat plants.
Why do Cats Sometimes Eat Plants?
If you ask a vet or feline researchers, you will get quite a list of possible answers for why cats eat plants:
- They are bored with their usual environment and are looking for something to keep them occupied
- They are just doing what they usually do especially when their curiosity is aroused- chewing, scratching, playing
- Certain plants are pleasant to them. Example- catnip, valerian.
- Your pet may be suffering from a sore throat and thinks that swallowing grass can help soothe this condition.
- They need to vomit or are feeling constipated. Plants are a fibrous diet and can achieve both.
- Intestinal parasites may be irritating their digestive tract and they think eating plants can help them get rid of these worms.
- Their diet is deficient in some nutrient ( probably iron or folic acid)
- Recent changes in the type of food or treatment given to the cat
- It is digging in the soil cause of its natural instincts
- It is using the plant as a litter box maybe because its own litter box isn't clean or the planter pot is similar to the litter box
All of these are possible reasons and by brainstorming through these points you will be able to figure out the reason why your cat is eating your plants.
Next, you are wondering whether there is a way to have plants in your home along with the cat. You will be happy to know that with a little planning and some strategies designed to keep kitty away, you can have your plants and cat too.
Ways to keep cats from eating indoor plants
Keeping plants indoors can help detoxify and oxygenate our homes. However, some plants are toxic to cats. The safety of our beloved pets is also our utmost priority.
We also have to get better of our feline creatures' curiosity and use the possible reasons for eating plants to our advantage.
Take your cat in for a visit to the vet
The first action is simply to ensure your cat is not sampling the greenery because of some dietary deficiency, infection or illness.
Your vet may want to do blood tests to determine if your cat in low in vitamins, minerals or nutrients or whether there is some underlying illness or infection.
Your vet will also find ways to treat your pet's health issues.
It's all about placement
Where you place your plant is an important part of the strategy for keeping your cat away from your plants.
Cats can and do climb up to high places so placing your plants on a high shelf might not do the trick.
One safe place for your plants is in a hanging basket. It will keep your plants away from teeth and claws. Plant hung around in high places with nothing around to climb or reach them solves the problem.
You may see her sitting underneath the plant, looking longingly at the leaves and vines. But without anything to climb up, they are safely out of her grasp. This is especially good for plants which can be toxic to the cat
Some cats may take an empty shelf or ledge next to a flourishing houseplant as an open invitation. Here the best strategy is to fill up the remaining space as fully as possible so there is no room left for your cat to sit back and snack.
If you notice there are some plants that your cat leaves alone ( such as your mini cactus collection), arrange these plants to serve as a front line of defense for the more vulnerable green delicacies.
Make the plant unappealing in taste and smell for cats
Cats are really sensitive to smell. One of the easiest ways to keep them from digging, playing and eating your plants is to make them smell unappetizing. There are several natural ways to do this.
Cats hate the smell of citrus, for example, so try throwing a lemon peel or two into the soil of your plants. Avoid using concentrated citrus oils as that can be toxic. You can also sprinkle a little bit ( not a lot) of cayenne pepper. One sniff and your cat will back off for good.
Use a deterrent spray (available at local pet shops eg- cats off). These are non-toxic and designed to repel cats. Another example is the bitter apple. It is harmless to the plant and it won't stink but for the cat, it is a major repellant.
You may need to spray every few days as the scent or smell of the spray will disappear after a few days.
Since cats hate the smell or taste of citrus, mix together water with lemon, lime or orange juice and then spritz this on your plant. Often, the smell of citrus is enough to keep your cat away. If she does come close enough to nibble, one taste of citrus will prevent further plant snacking.
If the smell and taste of citrus don't keep her away, try using vinegar. Spraying vinegar on the plants might harm them, so soak cotton balls in a water and vinegar solution and place them on top of the soil. The smell of the vinegar will keep your cat away and break her habit of eating or playing with plants.
Sprinkle products with lions dung into the soil of the plant. Example- silent roar contains lions feces. Though you won't be able to smell it, your cat will. It will get the message that a powerful stranger has already claimed the plant as part of his territory.
Similarly, buy plants that give a strong smell which the cat's dislike. Example- lavender, rosemary or citrus plants. While you can enjoy the pleasant aroma of these plants, the smell will discourage your cat from chomping on them.
Remove the similarity between the planter and litter box of the cat
Sometimes it is the planter itself that attracts the attention of the cat. You may find the cat digging the soil, thinking the dirt is another litter box for her. Make sure the soil of the plant does not resemble the texture of cats litter.
Try using decorative rocks on top of the soil to derail your cat's ability to dig into the planter. A layer of pebbles, as long as it's not tightly packed, will allow water to seep through to the soil underneath. It won't have the same feel and will not be as tempting as a litter box.
You can use large pieces of smooth glass, rough pine cones, seashells or broken ceramics if you prefer a more decorative look.
Clean the cat's litter box frequently. An unclean litter box is a big reason why cats start digging plants and use it as a litter box. Change the type of litter if it seems that the cat is avoiding the box even when clean.
Cats can decide to get picky after years of the same litter product.
Startle your cat when they are about to eat or start eating your plant
Startle the cats so that they immediately stop. However, you don't want the cats to associate being startled with you punishing them. So you need to be sneaky and device techniques to startle them.
One method is to line up empty cans or bottles near the plants. If your cat tries to eat the plants, it will end up knocking the cans or bottles which will startle them away.
Spraying them with bottled water should be a last resort and that too without them seeing you and not on the face.
Another technique to startle the cat will be to place a noisy material like aluminum foil near the base of the plant. As the catwalks over the aluminum foil, the noise created will startle her away.
You can also use double-sided tape, something that cats dislike walking on, around the plant. A tin foil or a plastic carpet protector with the knobby side up works quite well.
Thorny plants like cactus and rose is also a good option. One prick is enough to startle her and keep her away for good.
Stick plastic forks in the dirt around the plants with the sharp side up. They are a good deterrent to startle the cat around the mouth area or to walk on.
Booby traps the plant by using a can of compressed air that's activated by a motion sensor near it. When your cat approaches the plant, he/she will get a blast of compressed air. It won't hurt, but it will make the cat think twice about approaching the plant.
These pet training aids can be purchased in pet stores or online.
Distract and redirect your cat
The reason why your cat is eating up your plants could be that it is bored to tears cooped up in the house. If moving leaves is the closest thing to toys in her environment, it comes as no surprise that the cat has turned to eat plants.
Have regular play sessions with your cat at least twice a day for 5-10 minutes.
Give it toys to play with. Use toys at the end of a long string to make your cat run from one end of the room to the other without exhausting yourself.
Once it gets bored with the toys after a few days and no longer looks interested, replace it with new ones. Rotate the toys. Your cat will ignore the toy he's become too familiar with. However, when it reappears after a long absence, he will be excited about it again.
Not all cats respond to laser pointers, but if yours does then you are lucky! lounge on the couch with a snack while your cats run around trying to catch the little red dot.
Give them interesting environments to explore. Ensure your cats have climbing towers, scratching posts, access to windows, places to hide and toys that keep them active.
When your cats start going near a plant, immediately distract them with a toy or game or lift them up and take them away physically to their scratching post.
Set up hiding places and play tunnels. Hide a treat in random places throughout the house. Introduce cardboard box 'hideouts' on a regular basis. This will give your cat an opportunity to discover new things and exercise her mind.
Leave toys out for the cat while you are gone. Leaving toys out while the cat is alone will give him/her more constructive outlets instead of plant chewing.
Remember felines are skilled hunters. Their hunting skills will come out from time to time.
Since domestic cats are not able to hunt, they turn to innocent houseplants to fulfill their desires to pursue.
Counter it by giving something to pursue and entertain them. Once they are amused and entertained with the above techniques, they will give very less to negligible attention to indoor plants
Create a garden for cats
Keep cats away from chewing on indoor plants by providing them with some plants of their own. Give them catnip or cat grass ( oat and barley grass), a pot of mint or thyme which they can chew on. Cats tend to like these and there are perfectly safe to be chewed occasionally.
Put these plants in some of your cat's favorite places to lounge, and she will soon forget all about your indoor plants.
Domestic cats are naturally smart, curious, creative and playful. They have very well developed survival instincts that continually prompt them to explore every nook and cranny of their living space and the surrounding environment.
Until you are 100% sure that your cats won't chew on your houseplants, you should be very conscious about toxicity. Several common indoor plants are very dangerous to cats and you should be aware of them and not grow them with a cat around.
Once your cat learns that eating and playing with your plants is unacceptable and even unpleasant, she will stop doing it. It will take time and patience for her to learn, but with consistency and repetition, she will forget all about how fun and delicious she once found your plants. All the best!
WARNING: Rush your cat to your vet if you suspect accidental ingestion of plants in large quantities.
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