text: Faculty and Staff Douglas Gawriljuk Douglas Gawriljuk (Assistant Director, Ballet Master, Teacher)is a multi-versatile dance artist, Douglas Gawriljuk can offer dance related organizations/institutions a multitude of high-quality services backed by extensive experience and professional tenure. Born in Brazil Mr. Gawriljuk was trained by his father Ruslan Gawriljuk, and also took the exams of the Royal Academy of Dancing (RAD ) in London, England, where he graduated with honors in September 1986. Later that year he received the Gold Medal at the "Conselho Brasileiro de Danca" in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was a Silver Deborah Marquez (Lady of Camellias, pas de deux) revisit the romance, dancing with joyous freedom…"Medalist at the " Seventh Concurso Internacional de Ballet" in Trujillo, Peru, and won the first prize in 1994 at the, XII Festival de Danca in Joinville, Brazil. From 1988 through 1990 attended the School of American Ballet, New York, with a full scholarship.As professional dancer Mr. Gawriljuk started his career in 1990 with Ballet Du Nord in France under the direction of Alfonso Cata. In 1991 he joined The Basel Ballet in Switzerland as a soloist, directed by Youri Vamos. Mr. Gawriljuk joined Miami City Ballet as a principal dancer from 1993 – 1998 and later in 1999 directed by Edward Villella. His special performances with MCB include tours to The Spoleto Festival, The Edinburgh Festival, The 1996 Olympics in Atlanta – Georgia, The Kennedy Center, The Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Wolftrap's 25th anniversary and appeared at the gala The Next Step (Career Transition for Dancer in New York 1997). From 1998 – 1999 Mr. Gawriljuk moved to Pennsylvania to join The Pittsburgh Ballet Theater as a principal dancer, directed by Terrence S. Orr, where he excelled at interpreting many of the big classical ballets. In May 2000 through 2005 he joined Maximum Dance Company in South Florida as a principal dancer and where he also worked as a Ballet Master under the Artistic Direction of Yanis Pikieris and David Palmer, working with many international choreographers such as Daniel Rosseel, Jean Christophe Blavier, KT Nelson among others. In 2003-2004 he was nominated the best male dancer in South Florida by the Sun Post. From 2006 - 2009 he danced for Ballet Florida under the artistic direction of Marie Hale where he retired from his dancing career.Mr. Gawriljuk has been part of international dance projects such as Dolomytica in Europe and Casablanca The Dance in China, capturing the attention of the international press. He has also engaged in the field of choreography where he created pieces for Maximum Dance Company and New Orleans Ballet Theater (Berimbau, Lacrimosa, Thick as Thieves, Entre Dos) and later choreographed for various Dance Schools and Institutes, and has set many classical works and variations.As Ballet Teacher he was part of the faculty at Palm Beach Ballet Center and is frequently invited as guest teacher in different schools around the country such as, Douglas Andersen School of Arts in Jacksonville FL, Ballet Pacifica in California, The School of Dulce Anaya in Jacksonville FL, Southern Dance Theater in Boynton Beach FL, Gulfshore Ballet in Fort Myers FL, as well as Ballet Ruslan in Sao Paulo Brazil, and most recently, Virginia School of the Arts. In the fall of 2009 Mr. Gawriljuk worked as guest ballet teacher at the UNCSA where he was invited back to be part of their summer program 2010. From 2010 to 2012 he joined the dance faculty at UNCSA. During his time Mr. Gawriljuk taught Ballet to all levels, ballet partnering, character and variations. He also served as Ballet Master for The Nutcracker, and also performed the role of "Herr Drosselmeyer" in 2010, served as the Artistic Supervisor over this production since 2011 where he continue to supervise. He also was part of co-directing Swan Lake Act II production for the final UNCSA School of Dance spring concert which was also televised at UNCTV, and co-directed the UNCSA summer program in 2011 for the School of Dance and for the 2012 UNCSA Comprehensive Dance Intensive. Since the end of Summer 2012 he moved back with his family to Florida, where he works as a guest teacher, choreographer. In 2013 he started his on Summer Program in New Orleans for the New Orleans Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive. Recently he was invited to teach company classes and coach rehearsals for the Royal New Zealand Ballet under the artistic Direction of Ethan Stiefel.


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LAURIUM, Mich. — Sixty-five years after sports legend George Gipp died, natives of the land named Keweenaw still take pride when their hometown hero's No. 1 cheerleader utters the famous phrase: "Win just one for the Gipper."
President Ronald Reagan, as an actor, coveted the role of the Notre Dame football hero. Citizens of Laurium and Calumet share his enthusiasm.
"It gives us a little prestige" when Reagan recalls Gipp, says 72-year-old Dominic Vairo, who followed in Gipp's footsteps and played football for the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. "It lets the world know we're still alive up here."
The Keweenaw Peninsula in Gipp's days had a reputation for nasty winters, copper mining and rough-and-tumble athletes.
The hard winters remain, but the decline of copper mining has sapped the economic vitality of the region and drained tax resources from the schools. Without a basic industry, the unemployment rate hovers in the double digits.


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Pediatrics Associates, which has offices in Broward and Palm Beach counties, is holding an open house and job fair on Friday, March 8. The children's healthcare group is seeking medical assistants, front-office receptionists and lab techs for full-time, part-time and per diem jobs.
Applicants must have experience in the medical field, with pediatrics experience preferred, the company says.
The job fair is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pediatrics Associates, 4620 N. State Road 7, Building H, Suite 210, in Fort Lauderdale.
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Accessing the Committee
Any member of the medical staff, hospital staff, patient or person with the hierarchy of consent* may request a consultation by the Committee. The Committee maintains a call system and the Nursing Coordinator can access the committee members to convene a consult at any time. Concerns can also be discussed with the hospital Social Worker, who will notify the Nursing Coordinator. The Nursing Coordinator can be reached at (360) 299-1321.
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Conflict, end-of-life issues and family dynamics can seem greater in the midst of a health crisis. Decisions about medical care are never easy, but as the issues become more complex, you may feel ill-equipped to sort out the ethical aspects of a situation, and unable to make the right decisions. The Clinical Ethics Committee is a complimentary service and is here to help you.
Our Clinical Ethics Committee
The Clinical Ethics Committee at Island Hospital is comprised of professionals from many disciplines, including nursing, medicine, mental health, spiritual care, social services, ethics, law and business.
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(She's not 30 months old ... Sorry I am a little tired.)
This probably goes without saying PLEASE do not use the pictures on this blog without prior permission. Feel free to borrow ideas from this blog, but PLEASE link back to my blog if you found something useful. The use of small items requires close parent or teacher supervision at ALL times. Thank you and enjoy your visit!!!!
Recycle! written by Gail Gibbons
Recycled Letter Match
Rock Counting
More and Less Rock Comparison
Rock and Roll
First the Egg written by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Haatch! written by Charles Reasoner
The Chick That Wouldn't Hatch Written by Claire Daniel
Chickens Aren't the Only Ones written by Ruth Heller
Tillie Lays an Egg written by Terry Golson
Daisy Comes Home written by Jan Brett
Hedgie's Surprise written by Jan Brett
Rosie's Walk written by Pat Hutchins
Chicks and Chickens written by Gail Gibbons
An Egg is Quiet written by Dianna Aston
Guess What is Growing Inside this Egg
The Little Red Hen by Byron Barton
The Little Red Hen by Paul Galdone
Out of the Egg by Tina Matthews
Zinnia and Dot Lisa Campbell Ernst
Kele's Secret Tololwa M. Mollel
Saturday Sancocho Leyla Torres
Hurry! Hurry! Eve Bunting
Chicks and Chickens written by J. Lou Barnes
A Dozen Dozens Harriet Ziefert
Nursery Rhymes or Books Read
One, Two Buckle My Shoe
Humpty Dumpty Poem
I wanted to do more activities with these rhymes, but I may have to do a separate theme since I found and thought of so many ideas. I was going to have Alyssa place markers on the rhyming words, but she showed no interest in this activity. She only wanted to read the two poems (nursery rhymes).
Hubbard Cupboards
Just taking some time to read!
7.) Its mother is a hen.
"What is it?"
Chicken Life Cycle Ink Stamping
Equal or Same Amounts of Water Extension
Egg Drop
Shrinking Egg (page 25-27)
Fine Motor Practical Life
Open and Close Eggs
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Alzheimer's disease
We are working to search for environmental, biological and genetic factors that influence the progression of dementia.
What is Alzheimer's disease?
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects over 500,000 people in the UK. It is a progressive disease that damages nerve cells in the brain leading to increasingly severe symptoms over time.
The condition mainly develops in old age, but around 4% of people with Alzheimer's disease are under 65.
Our research
Our research team is led by Professor Julie Williams and our expertise encompasses field work, laboratory genetics and functional work, as well as bioinformatics and biostatistics.
Since 2004, we have worked collaboratively to understand more about how certain genes affect the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease. So far over 3,000 people have helped us with our research and as a result we have directed the discovery of 27 genes that contribute to the risk of developing late onset Alzheimer's disease.
It is likely that there are more genes to find and so the next step of our research will focus on understanding more about how genes cause and affect young onset Alzheimer's disease. At present, very little is known about why some people develop the disease at such an early age. To improve our understanding of this we are now conducting the first large-scale study of young onset Alzheimer's disease.
Understanding more about the causes of Alzheimer's disease will help us to develop diagnosis, improve care, and advance treatment of patients. With your help this research has the potential to help people in the future.
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Our latest research study investigates genetic variation in Alzheimer's disease.
The GERAD EC study uses samples collected from over 100,000 research participants from across the world. It is a major collaboration with several international partners and funding bodies (docx).
This study has allowed us to examine small changes in DNA by using an exome chip design and advanced in-depth statistical analysis to spot previously undetected differences in the DNA of people with Alzheimer's disease and people without.
A fuller understanding of these differences could be the key to learning why some people develop the illness while others do not.
The results of this study will be published later in 2016.
Help us
We are always looking for people to help with our research.
Currently, we need volunteers with young onset Alzheimer's disease (sometimes referred to as early onset). This is defined as those who began to experience their first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease before the age of 65. Even if you are over 65 now you are still able to help if you first had symptoms before age 65.
If you choose to take part, one or two members of our research team will visit you at your home at a convenient time for you. The research visit will involve:
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Escape Artist
A high-wire walker encounters an angel. From O. Henry Award-winner Karen Heuler's Inner City, this short story is one of a set of fifteen compelling works of strange and surreal beauty.ChiZine Publications (CZP) curates the best of the bizarre, bringing you the most excitingly weird, subtle, dark, and disturbing literary fiction. Look for more titles in the ChiZine short stories collection to build your digital library.
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Castle Bromlestein good to go
With the work on the Castle Bromlestein progressing well, I decided to upload some video tutorials for the student to view. One to show in a very general way, how the game is played. Then a longer video on the way the SL Forum posting works. You can see the videos in the media room of the main hall at Shimmer Island.


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My love of fashion does have limits, one of them is altering my body.
-Losing weight to fit into a sample size. Not going to happen since I love food to much and these curves aren't going anywhere!
-Getting tattoos to document a moment in my life. I have enough scars and bruises to remind me of those moments don't need the ink.
-What about piercing my ears to don some earrings. I like my ears hole free, but that doesn't mean I can't wear the earrings! Take it to the clothes my fellow fashion brethren.
Triple Five Soul Vest (similar)// Blaque Label Pleated Neckline Maxi(similar) // Converse Sneakers // JJ Winters Croc Envelope Clutch // Vintage Gold Earrings as brooches. (similar, here, here, and here)
With bejeweled clothes, shoes, and any other part where X marks the spot, this Fall/Winter is the perfect season to wear your jewels on your chest. I look at earrings as brooches that come in pairs.
Isabel Lu Jacket (similar)/ Blaque Label Pleated Neckline Maxi // H&M Scarf (similar) // Zara Ballerina with Jewels // Vintage Colored Stone Earrings as brooches. (similar here and here)
Blaque Label Leather Cape Jacket (similar) // Blaque Label Lace Dress (similar here and here) // Zara Ballerina with Jewels // Vintage Gold earrings as brooches
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Friday, February 27, 2009
From FC EXPO - Sony Showcases Fuel Cell-powered Speaker, Chargers
From FC EXPO - Sony Showcases Fuel Cell-powered Speaker, Chargers. Sony Corp exhibited a cordless speaker system and mobile phone chargers powered by its direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC) at the International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo (FC Expo 2009) taking place from Feb 25 to 27. They all employed unique designs, containing fuel methanol in a see-through tank. Sony used a Li-ion secondary battery to compensate for the low outputs of small DMFCs, allowing mobile devices to cope with steep current peaks.
The mobile device chargers, on the other hand, are charged via USB connection. Sony presented two chargers this time. One is equipped with a 10cc methanol tank, (Looks like an AM radio from the 50's) which is equivalent to a power capacity of 13.7Wh when combined with a 3.7Wh Li-ion battery. It can charge a 3.4 to 4Wh mobile phone a few times a week. The other comes with a 100cc methanol tank and allows 25 power charges through each of its two USB ports for about a month.
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|Labour group * provides information and assistance to individuals on employment related issues * trains and provides ongoing development and support to volunteer referral agents/peer to peer counsellors in the workplace
Help Centre Program - provides information, intervention or appeals on behalf of workers * conducts education in these matters for groups * attempts resolution of difficulties through mediation and representation with Employment Insurance, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, Canada Pension, Human Rights and Employment Rights
Community Development Program - assists volunteer groups within the labour community form boards and committees * teaches appropriate skills for management of services * provides ongoing support and consultations as requested
Peer To Peer Training Program - trains workers to assist each other in the workplace with personal problems * ensures workers and their families are linked to community services
Labour Services Program - provides liaison services between the United Way and the labour community * raises awareness and support for the United Way and labour's profile regarding social issues
Know Your Rights At Work Training – offers workshops to the community at large to help workers understand their rights at work including employment rights, human rights and health and safety
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O-I Chairman and CEO to Present at 2014 Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference
PERRYSBURG, Ohio (May 14, 2014) Owens-Illinois, Inc. (NYSE: OI) today announced that the company will participate in the 2014 Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 in New York, NY.O-I Chairman and CEO Al Stroucken will present at 9:45 a.m., Eastern Time. A live webcast of the presentation will be available at: http://cc.talkpoint.com/gold006/052014a_an/?entity=6_X62D3ETThe replay from the conference will be posted within 24 hours of the presentation and will be archived through this link for 90 days. Slides from the O-I presentation will be available through the company's website, www.o-i.com/investors.###About O-IOwens-Illinois, Inc. (NYSE: OI) is the world's largest glass container manufacturer and preferred partner for many of the world's leading food and beverage brands. The Company had revenues of $7.0 billion in 2013 and employs approximately 22,500 people at 77 plants in 21 countries. With global headquarters in Perrysburg, Ohio, USA, O-I delivers safe, sustainable, pure, iconic, brand-building glass packaging to a growing global marketplace. For more information, visit www.o-i.com.
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Comic-Con: 'Hunger Games' Dominates Twitter Over Weekend
Of the many stunts, surprises and star-studded panels that took over San Diego over the four-day weekend, the chatter surrounding Comic-Con was dominated by Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2, according to Twitter.
The social media platform noted Monday that the final installment of the Lionsgate franchise starring Jennifer Lawrence was the most tweeted-about movie of the weekend, thanks to the cast's successful back-to-back appearances during a refreshingly candid panel moderated by Conan O'Brien and a viral sit-down during a special edition of Conan at the Spreckels Theater.
Warner Bros.' Batman v Superman came in second — props and costumes from the follow-up to the 2013 film were on display, and director Zack Snyder and the cast debuted a new trailer. Disney's Star Wars (and its seven panels) came in third, as Harrison Ford made his first post-plane crash appearance, and director J.J. Abrams shared behind-the-scenes footage and invited over 6,500 attendees to a nearby park for a concert by the San Diego Symphony.
On the television side, ABC's Once Upon a Time was the most-mentioned show on Twitter, as the cast announced that its fifth season will include a Brave tie-in, and star Jennifer Morrison expanded on the newly-embraced dark turn of her character, Emma.
The CW's Arrow and Supernatural also triggered notable metrics throughout the weekend.
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- 15 August 2011
This article is from 2011.
A collection of decent comic coceits that overstay their welcome
Almost every sketch this duo bring out has a great play on words or a pleasingly silly concept at its heart, but far too often they pass the point where the sketch should naturally end. Trying to make quantity do the work of quality where their beloved puns are concerned, they've made a show that is no more than mildly amusing.
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Just wanted to show you a cute Owl and Box set that I made for a gift exchange. Super Cute!!!
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Academic advisers
Selected faculty members serve as academic advisers to help guide students through their education at Treamis and beyond. Advisers discuss all the topics of school work with the students including student assessment, class selection, preparation for semesters / school years. These meetings also give students the opportunity to discuss areas where they may need help. As students move to higher classes, regularly scheduled meetings with advisers help them to identify their interests and plan for post-graduation.
Students are required to meet with their assigned adviser in the academic year and frequency of visits increases with grade level. Parent attendance at these meetings is encouraged.
Student Counseling
Treamis counseling program is designed to enhance independence and confidence and encourage optimal learning of both academic and life skills. It ensures an environment that is inspiring and rewarding by implementing research based, effective programs that create awareness and prevent problems such as bullying or victim of bullying.
Counseling is achieved through interactive skill building sessions on core life skills such as confidence, communication, decision making, conflict resolution, team work and leadership, manners and etiquette, goal setting, etc.
Special Education
Treamis focuses on holistic development of each child. We believe that each child is unique. Some children can reach their potential on their own; some will get there with support through counseling and special education.
Treamis Special Education center helps children with learning difficulties. Information about students with special needs are kept confidential and regularly discussed with parents. Based on parent – teacher consent, the department plans the academic mapping of each child. An assessment is conducted for each child to find out the exact condition of problem. After detailed discussion with parents, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is prepared for each child. Intervention is provided through one to one session and in small groups. Both formative and summative assessments are conducted according to each student's need and potential. Assessment reports are discussed periodically with parents.
The members of Special Education Department are qualified and trained as Rehabilitation Council of India norms.
The department organizes monthly workshops for teachers to identify and manage students that have require special needs.
We also focus on age related issues, emotional and behavioral challenges faced by students at all age levels and provide counseling services either individually or group depending on need. The department also conducts quarterly seminars for parents on issues related to parenting.


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Alice came to a fork in the road. "Which road do I take?" she asked.
"Where do you want to go?" responded the Cheshire cat.
"I don't know," Alice answered.
"Then," said the cat, "it doesn't matter."
~Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland
One of the funniest thing about growing up is deciding what you want to be when you get there. There is often a "where" attached to it as well.
"I want to be an astronaut."
"I want to run a coffee plantation."
"I want to be an actor in (H/B)ollywood."
"I want to play first base for the New York Yankees."
My plan was simple – "Got no clue." As a result, I've been so many things. But, we are not just one thing, are we? We are so many things. Many of those things may even run contrary to the other.
Having four older brothers, in many ways, made it even more difficult. But, I remember sitting one day with my father. I was about 13 years old. He asked me what I wanted to become when I "grew up."
I had no answer.
Then he asked me what was it that I loved. Apart from "you and Mom," I had no answer.
He told me that was the question I had to figure out as I got older. That is what I needed to chase after. That is what would define my success."If you do what you love," he said, "you'll be so good at it that you'll do it happily. You'll do it because you want to do it. It doesn't get better than that."
Not as easy as it sounds. It took me my entire life. That is because life is not static. Things change. I've had to shift, adjust and reconsider based on the dynamic around me. But, that too, was part of the answer.
But, there is a very first step you must take. And, it is mandatory. I keep on asking myself over and over. I've needed clarification in things both big and small. But, what if I get it wrong? What do I do then? Well, I did not get a warranty with my choices. There is no "money back guarantee." But, in order to get there, I need to know what I wanted as a result before I set off.
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Christina: Born: May 31, 1900
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John: Born: Feb. 24, 1900
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On this site you can upload gravestone photos, locate ancestors and perform genealogy research. If you have a relative buried in North Dakota, we encourage you to upload a digital image using our Submit a Photo page. Contributing to this genealogy archive helps family historians and genealogy researchers locate their relatives and complete their family tree.
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We don't just wear hard hats.
While Browning is constantly involved in development and construction around the region, we are just as involved in the Indianapolis community we call home. From deserving causes such as heart and cancer care to youth sports, animal rights and the arts, we actively participate in programs that benefit society as a whole. Many Browning team members have a long tradition of volunteering and contributing as valuable members of organization's boards and steering committees. It's proof that serving our clients is just the beginning.


text: Daniel Diaz Torres directed this broad comedy about a family struggling to make ends meet in cash-poor Havana. Amancio (Enrique Molina) is a retired Cuban police officer who makes a point of following the letter of the law, and while many of his neighbors have different schemes to make extra money, Amancio will have no part of such doings. His wife, Concha (Coralia Veloz), and daughter, Alicia (Ketty de la Iglesia), however, have decided that necessity outweighs ethics, and they bend the local laws by renting out a room to Bjorn (Peter Lohmeyer), a professor of literature from a college in Sweden who is in Cuba on a research project. Or at least that's what he's told Concha and Alicia, but by the time Amancio finds out about this, the family has discovered there's more to Bjorn than they imagined. Hacerse el Sueco had its American premier at the 2001 Los Angeles Latino Film Festival.~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide


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|Things were jumping at 535 West 25th Street in Chelsea on Thursday night: The Julie Saul Gallery is on the sixth floor and the DIA Program Space is on five. So it was mercifully easy for me to start with Maira Kalman's exhibition and book signing and go one flight down for a party celebrating a new book by Annik La Farge about the High Line.
|Maira Kalman
37 Paintings
Julie Saul Gallery
May 10-June 23, 2012
On The High Line
Exploring America's Most Original Urban Park
Thames & Hudson
The artist Maira Kalman is equally well known for her work as an illustrator, painter and author. Known for her books, as well as for magazine work for The New Yorker, she has had exhibitions in many museums around the country. A recent survey show by the Israeli-born artist, curated and originated by the ICA in Philadelphia, finalized its four-city tour in New York last summer at The Jewish Museum.
Julie Saul has been a long time friend and champion of Kalman and on Thursday evening, May 17, Saul hosted an opening reception for her pal. This is Kalman's fifth solo exhibition at the gallery and, as usual, the space was packed with friends and admirers.
One floor down, at DIA's Program Space, there was a party to celebrate On The High Line by Annik La Farge. The lavishly illustrated book (218 pages; $29.95) is published by Thames and Hudson. If you are planning a visit to the High Line you will want to buy this unique guide.
|In the entrance hall to the gallery there are two paintings by Kalman which appeared on the cover of The New Yorker in March 2012 and 2005 respectively. $18,000 each.
This is the first time the artist has made her New Yorker covers available for sale and serves as an introduction to Julie Saul's next Maira Kalman exhibit (magazine work only) scheduled for fall of 2013.
|Pinhole Deluxe, 2011
|Carrots in Sink, 2011
|Boy with Chard, 2011
|Plate of Fish, 2011
|Donuts, 2011
|Butter on Table, 2011
|Aalto Vase with Poppies, 2008
|Karen Durbin, Elle magazine's film critic.
|Karen Cattan, a photographer for TimeWarner.
|Dr. Perri Klass with Maira Kalman.
|Monte Verde Market, 2011
|Secchio Per Acqua, 2011
|Porta Portese Flea Marker, 2011
|Man in Mask, 2010
|Everything's coming up orange! That's Julie Saul color-coordinated with a good portion of the south wall of her gallery.
|Rick Meyerowitz is an illustrator and a close friend of the artist. He posed for the portrait behind him. "Maira had me sit at a table with my arms folded as they appear so she could take a photo to use as reference. That's how she can see how the sleeves should look".
|Edna Cardinale, Gallery Manager: "Come September, I'll have been working here for
20 years."
|Ben Alper is the Assistant Director of the gallery.
|Angela Hederman is the publisher of The Little BookRoom.
|Kalman signed books for those who purchased them and--more often than not--added a drawing to her inscription.
|Signed copies of all of Kalman's recent books will be available while they last during the show, which runs through June 23.
|One flight down to celebrate Annik La Farge ...
|Annik La Farge is a writer and lifelong New Yorker who has been writing about the High Line since it opened in 2009. You can read her blog on LivinTheHighLine.com.
|The principal photographers on the book were Rick Drake, Scott Mlyn, and Juan Valentin whose work was projected on the walls throughout the evening.
|Various layouts in Annik La Farge's book including a sequential, botanical tour through the wilderness that has always been at the heart of the High Line.
|The book contains a five-panel, color-coded gatefold map.
|Hudson Terrace Apartments.
|"Rails to trails! Dead tech repurposed — beautiful, and insanely popular. FDR Drive, you're next!" David Byrne, musician artist.
|The Hudson Yards.
|The Divine Wild Carrot
One of the world's most beautiful weeds is a wonderful patchwork of contradictions. Named for a Queen, the plant known to horticulturists as wild carrot is actually just a distant relative to the humble vegetable.
At the northern end of the High Line park visitors can peer through the openings of the steel gate and behold a magnificent white carpet of this beautiful plant growing wild, as it has done for so many decades, in the abandoned railbed.
|Michael Kimmelman, chief architecture critic for the New York Times, with Ann Godoff.
|Albert La Farge with his sister Annik. Mr. La Farge is getting his PhD from Boston University in the new field of editorial studies.
|Exiting the party for Ms. La Farge I met these two 19-year-old FIT students: Daniel Gieseke (from Nevada) and Carter Kidd (from Arkansas), who have recently moved to NYC. They met in the corridor at school between classes and learned they live near one another in the West 20s.
"Every Thursday night we try to go to every gallery in Chelsea and see what our neighborhood has to offer. We love being part of this community."
|Down to sidewalk level for an after party for Maira Kalman, hosted by
Julie Saul
|This has to be one of the best parties ever given for an artist by her gallerist after an opening. A Rickshaw Dumpling Truck was parked just outside the gallery and invited guests milled around on the sidewalk.
It was a warm spring evening and the dumplings were delicious. I rarely take a break when I'm covering an event. On the other hand, I've never had a handy fender on which to park my dumplings (and chopsticks) while working.
You'll notice that the word Dumpling on the front of the truck is in mirror writing. This is presumably so other drivers in front of the vehicle can make appropriate maneuvers.
|Guests were given a playing card to use as a chit when ordering dinner from the dumpling cart.
|John Guare got two cards -- one for himself and one for his wife.
|Party guests lining up.
|Menu options.
|The artist doling out more cards redeemable for dumplings.
|John Guare and Douglas Gray. Mr. Gray was the Production Manager for Harry Belafonte, Twyla Tharp, The Brooklyn Academy of Music, John Houseman's Acting Company, and several Broadway shows. His company, Gray Matters, produced Assisted Living: The Musical.
|Rick Meyerowitz.
|Dung Ngo, an editor at Rizzoli.
|Rob Forbes is the founder of Public Bikes. The bikes are designed for city use. Since bikers often have to carry their gear upstairs, the 3-speeders are made of light-weight steel and easily carried upstairs.
|Claudia Gould is the Director of The Jewish Museum where an Édouard Vuillard exhibition is currently on view.
|Gordon Travers and his wife, Dr. Elizabeth Beautyman.
Mr. Travers is chairman of the board at The Mount, Edith Wharton's estate in Lenox, Massachusetts. Dr. Beautyman is a specialist in Internal Medicine and has a subspecialty in Hematology.
|Maira Kalman says goodnight to Gordon Travers and Dr. Beautyman.
|Vendors Rowie Samaco and Dylan Hess photographed at the end of the party after every last dumpling had been consumed.
Best party ever! If you want to rent out a truck for your next event, call 212-796-6090, ext 4102.
|Click here to view Jill Krementz's previous photojournal of Maira Kalman.
Text and photographs © by Jill Krementz: all rights reserved.


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I said yes. It happened yesterday, and it was brilliant!
The timetable for the day was built on a foundation of where we could find inspiration and looking in more detail at world building and characters to put flesh on the bones of a story outline.
I didn't worry too much about spellings and capital letters and full stops. As I pointed out to the children, the way I was taught writing at school was very different to the way it's taught today - I just learnt how to write something that made sense, and I can tell you what a verb, noun, and adjective are. I had no idea what a 'reported clause' was when it was mentioned with respect to dialogue, for example. But when I said that I knew you needed speech marks, and you had to put he/she said after them, one of the children piped up with 'that's the reported clause!'
Anyway, even if our spelling did go a bit dodgy at times or we didn't put a comma in quite the right place, we had enormous fun. We made up daft excuses as to why we were late for school; talked about what makes a good book, good; wrote story outlines based on 'The antique glass bottle contained...'; used paint chart colour cards and objects for inspiration; completed character sheets and created a sight-sound-touch-taste-smell picture of the setting that had been chosen.
|Outlining a story using three objects from a tin of baked beans, a rainbow sock (of course!)
a police car, a diamond pendant and a length of chain...
|Sharing a bit of StarMark when thinking about
where to set a story...
And the best bit - according to 50% of the children on their short feedback sheet,
completed at the end of the day?
Writing a story.
The children had been given free rein, and judging by what they produced as a result, I wonder whether, in our eagerness to teach the component parts of writing, we rather lose sight of the end result? Individuality is lost, because children don't have the opportunity to develop their own style or allow their writing to flow naturally. (Of course, I know that teachers' hands are tied by the requirements of a curriculum that is imposed on them - I'm sure many of them would love to have the time to give the children to develop their creative writing!)
What surprised me most was the sophistication of some of the children's writing; after all the 'building up' work, they had half an hour to start on their final story, then I used a timer to give those that wanted to, a minute to read out some of what they'd produced. Even among 10 and 11 year olds, there were some very distinct voices and styles, ranging from epic fantasy third person to chatty modern first person. There were deep emotions expressed in 'The Vale of Tears' and by the boy with no name, who was hiding in the dark. And there was some very, very accomplished world building on a space station where the character was 16 yans old, and for the 80-year-young girl who was on the run and currently hiding in a cottage in the woods...like she had been before...
We're hoping that the children will go away and finish their stories, so that they can be copied and made into a book as a reminder of the day and their hard work and fabulous ideas. I said I'd write a story too; I quite fancy beginning with 'The antique glass bottle contained goblin snot...' (Thanks, Holywell Emma, for that suggestion!)
It was a huge privilege to share in the creation of so many unique stories and immensely satisfying to see some of the children so enthused and inspired they wanted to do it all again!
There are, of course, some non-writing things I'll remember too... The vibrating cushion. Jooshua (with two 'o's.) The letter to the paint company to ask who comes up with the names on the sample cards.
|Using the colour sample names to inspire stories...
And finally, the 'Why I'm at this school today' reasons that had some of the younger pupils at Mountfields believing that there were some rather important visitors from Hogwarts in the playground...
Oh, I DO love being a writer!


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- Program
- Behaviours
- Integration
- Facilities
- Staff
What language is used in Kipinä?
Kipinä is an English language preschool. We also offer local languages as part of the program and include additional languages based on demand.
Will my child be able to transition into K-12?
Kipinä provides a structured learning program exposing children to guided education in a fun way. This prepares children for an easy entry into any KG school, regardless of the curriculum or program.
Where does Kipinä's license come from?
Kipinä preschools are fully licensed by the relevant authorities in each country.
Where can I get a copy of your policies and procedures?
They are available from the Preschool Manager. A copy is on the front desk of Kipinä and will be emailed to you following registration and payment of the term's tuition.
Does Kipinä teach religion?
No. We feel religious and spiritual guidance is best left to parents. We do however teach kindness, tolerance, and respect for all people, animals, and the environment.
Is there CCTV in Kipinä nurseries?
Yes. There are cameras throughout Kipina preschools and these record all activity. The recordings can be reviewed with the school principal if necessary. Some Kipina preschools allow parents to access the cameras through a secure portal directly from a mobile app. In other schools parents are welcome to view the cameras from a private room at the preschool. Decisions on access to cameras are made on a country by country basis and must balance the comfort of parents with staff and children rights to privacy, and local laws which in some cases do not permit recordings of female staff at work to be accessible remotely.
What other safety features are in the preschool?
Kipinä takes safety and hygiene very seriously. There is an extensive fire system including (a) smoke detectors (b) fire extinguishers (c) emergency exits direct from the upper floor. Some of our preschools also have fire sprinkler systems.
All floors and paint are non toxic. Furniture is wooden and sturdy (not plastic). Play areas have special rubber surfaces.
There are safety latches on all gates.
How often do you conduct fire drills in the preschool?
We conduct fire drills every month at each of our Kipinä preschools.
Does Kipinä provide food?
Kipinä provides healthy snacks and water. We also refrigerate and heat food provided by parents.
Will my child watch TV?
Absolutely not. We believe passively watching TV or playing with pre-made plastic toys dulls children. Kipinä is all about learning through play, role modeling, active participation, making and creating.
Where do Kipinä teachers come from?
Our teachers are all Early Childhood or Primary Education experienced and are degree holders from all over the world. All of the teachers are trained by Kipinä's Global Academic Director, Jeannine Laubner, on the Kipinä program and how to teach it.
What's different about Kipinä's Program versus other Early Years programs?
Kipinä is an innovation in early years education inspired by globally acclaimed Finland. It encompasses all of the latest research on how children learn and develop, as well as what sets them up for the best transition into formal school. Kipinä believes that learning begins at birth and that the way children learn at this age sets a trajectory for how they will learn later in life. Our program is intentional which means that it has educational aims and goals for every age and stage of development. We blend the fundamentals of literacy, language, communication, and numeracy with the higher order thinking skills to build that independent learner and creative and analytical mindset. Kipinä is the only program in the world that has an emphasis on character development and relationships. The way we teach the program through Focused Instruction enables us to scaffold learning so children progress at their own pace.
Are your teachers trained on your program?
Our teachers are trained intensively on the program, how to teach it, and how to plan and schedule it. Our Global Academic Director, Jeannine Laubner, does all of the training, and audits. Our Head Teachers oversee the implementation of the program, and they spend all their time in the classrooms coaching both teachers and TA's. Additionally, all of our staff have been trained in Pediatric First Aid and Fire Safety.
How do you maintain class sizes?
We have one teacher and 2 TA's for every classroom. We also have two TA's that float between the classes. If a teacher is ill, the Head Teacher takes over the class for that day
What are the educational aims of Kipinä?
Kipinä's aim is to develop lifelong learners who are confident in their skills and abilities, are caring, ethical citizens and who have an entrepreneurial spirit. Our goal is to begin to imbed a mindset of innovation and entrepreneurship in the early years and to set kids up with basic foundational knowledge for success in their formal school years.
How does your program build innovation in children?
Our program encourages exploration in which children are guided to become critical, creative and independent thinkers. We help children employ materials, tools and language to create imaginary worlds in which they can explore possibilities and test alternative solutions.
How is play incorporated into the program?
Play is incorporated into every aspect of our program and across all curricular domains. Our play is intentional with educational aims and goals for every age and stage of development. We also place emphasis on developing imagination, wonder and curiosity in our children.
How do you know that babies can learn?
Research clearly supports that learning begins at birth. Significant brain development occurs in the first three years, marked by rapid transformation in physical, cognitive, social and emotional development especially during the first three years of life
How is the program like Finland's?
Kipinä is inspired by the teaching methods and approaches to learning that have brought success to the Finnish school system. We share their deep belief that children need access to quality early childhood education, that all teachers working with children must be extremely qualified, and an integrated learning experience that focuses on the whole child. Finland's program is based on extensive pedagogical research similar to Kipinä's. The intention behind Kipinä's program was similar to Finland's as well, in wanting to create lifelong learners. Kipinä's program is not only more extensive and measurable than Finland's, but also based on what current research expresses as fundamental in learning today such as competency-based learning, integration of character education, and 21st century development.
How will my child integrate into K-12 if he/she is attending an American or British School?
Much of the program design has been to ensure that Kipinä Kids will be able to meet the assessment targets of any educational system worldwide. As such your child should experience a very smooth transition into any kind of formal school.
How do you measure my child's progress?
Our teachers collect evidence in a daily progress journal which is then shared with parents. We also ensure we have anecdotal notes and observations to help us to identify a child's progress over time in our program. We share daily pictures on a private parent Facebook group. At the end of each term, all of our evidence is shared with parents in a progress report.
As a parent how do I adapt similar philosophies at home to keep the learning consistent?
At Kipinä we believe deeply that parents are our partners in working with children. Teachers will be sharing with parents ways in which they can support learning similar to what is being experienced in our classrooms.
What specific educational outcomes can I expect from Kipinä?
Kipinä's program has educational aims, goals and outcomes for every age and stage of a child's development between the ages of 2 months to 4 years. We are able to share their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development across our six core curricular domains.
How much one to one teacher time does a child in Kipinä get?
Our teacher to child ratios are 1:3 and 1:5 in our classrooms, ensuring one to one interaction and individual attention. Kipinä also tends to over staff, and we always have a Teacher in Development and/or floater TA's for every floor.
When does that one to one time happen?
Teachers and TA's actually have a lot of time to spend with the children one on one during the formal and informal parts of our program. These happen during small group activities, various learning centers, physical developmental activities as well as arrival and pick up times.
What do you teach for physical development?
Children participate in a variety of physical activities both indoors and out to facilitate the development of fine and gross motor skills. Chasing, climbing, throwing, kicking, catching and running increase their bodily awareness, control, strength and agility.
How do you teach character? Is this not something that parents should be teaching their children?
Our teachers create an environment where character education is infused in the daily activities of Kipinä children. Core virtues of empathy, responsibility, respect, perseverance, kindness, compassion and resilience are taught through the use of literature, role play, self modeling and appreciation.
Aren't these children too young to be able to count and learn their letters? Shouldn't they just be playing?
Research proves that the first three years of learning are the most important in brain development and how and what children learn at this age, sets a trajectory for how they will learn later in life. Everything that we do is play based, but children are limitless with their possibilities to learn at any age. Our play is intentional – so that learning is fun and they learn to love learning. If a child loves to learn, they will continue to learn for the rest of their lives.
How is technology integrated into the program?
The digital technologies and tools are used to provide an engaging learning environment that supports the development of children as they become digital citizens within our global society. At Kipinä, technology is used only for education and not entertainment. We do not allow passive television watching. Moreover, the technology is used as "tool" and not as a "teacher".
All your toys and learning resources seem to be wooden. Why is this?
Plastic can leach BPA and we wouldn't want to expose our children to these toxic chemicals. Plastic also easily breaks and can create dangerous sharp edges. Our learning resources are safe, sturdy wood. They are designed to stimulate our children so they become curious, creative and confident learners. All of our toys are natural wood and we have a minimal plastic policy in the preschool. We prefer that we help kids to learn how to 'create' things and stimulate their brain and imagination as opposed to having a toy stimulate them. This is the basis of our program.
My child is very shy – how will you help him/her integrate into the classroom?
Joining a new environment can be more challenging for some children than for others. We know this and work to ensure that each child feels safe, welcome, and cared for. We nurture each child into the classrooms by helping them to become familiar with that which is unfamiliar. This includes talking with them, introducing them to the other children and keeping a watchful eye to their inclusion into the activities in the room. You can help by talking to your child about what he or she will be doing and what their daily experiences will be like at the preschool. Just let us know what more we can do to facilitate a smooth transition for your child.
My child seems to be hitting everyone and everything lately? Can you tell me why this is?
Some of the most common causes of aggression are fear, getting used to being away from home or reacting to the frustration of not being able to communicate, speak, express ones-self, learn new skills or build new relationships. The early years are a time of learning about our emotions and how to express them using our 'words'. If a child has not achieved emotional regulation, they may try to express their emotions through their behaviors. Teaching children how to self-regulate their emotions is an important part of our teaching and our children's learning at Kipinä. We also focus on helping to neutralize any meaning around emotion and use their words to communicate their feelings instead of acting out.
My child does not speak any English but I want him/her to learn. Will they be able to?
English is the primary language at Kipinä, so yes they certainly will be able to speak it. It can take just a few weeks for them to first understand and then start to speak in the English language.
My child has speech delay problems, will your program help him/her to speak? What causes this problem?
An expressive language delay can happen for many reasons including problems with mouth formations used to make sounds, hearing loss, a learning disability or a developmental disorder of the brain. If your child suffers from a speech delay, his/her teacher will work with them beginning first with mouth formations to pronounce words and sounds. They will also work with you to understand if there are any other factors that might be contributing to the delay. Sometimes kids just need time and encouragement to use their expressive language skills.
My child has difficulty sitting for long periods of time. Are they expected to sit all day?
No, the children are not expected to sit continuously for long periods. They participate in a variety of carefully planned activities changing every 15-20 minutes. Many of these activities are conducted standing or moving around as we understand that children at this age should not be expected to sit for long periods of time.
What is your policy on aggressive behavior and biting because I don't want my child to be hurt when he or she is in your care?
Often children exhibiting this behavior are still developing emotional regulation and need our help to learn to identify their emotions and then to 'use their words'. Parents of the child that is biting are invited to have a discussion to help pinpoint the exact problem. Teachers and staff will make whatever adjustments needed where possible. In the rare case that the child continues biting, we will work with the parents on a plan to jointly help the child, consistently. If necessary, Kipinä may suggest that the child get a shadow teacher.
Can I stay in the classroom with my child until she/he acclimatizes?
We encourage you to stay until your child has fully acclimatized. However to help him/her achieve this quicker, we encourage you to shorten your stay gradually. You may however, pop in at any time to see how your child is doing.
Do you teach other languages besides English?
Yes, subject to local demand.
Does my child have to take those languages?
Your child will take those languages only if you opt to.
How can I better help my child integrate into the preschool environment?
There are a few ways that you can help your child integrate into the preschool. It's good to start to talk to them about Kipinä a few weeks before you bring them. We send out a picture of the teacher and classmates in advance of your child joining Kipinä and so it's good to share this with him/her so they can familiarize themselves. We also have an integration timetable, where we ask you to spend some of your time a few hours a day at the preschool with your child until they feel settled. Every child's integration is different and so the integration schedule is not set in stone.
Can I come with my child, just for a few days to see if my child will be okay before I pay and commit?
We can safely say that every child will transition well into a preschool environment. For some it may take more time but we know that they will eventually settle. Our policy is that you must commit and pay before you bring your child to Kipinä. We do have an integration schedule that will enable you to slowly integrate your child into Kipinä. We have never had a child not adjust to the preschool.
What time should I bring my child?
You should bring your child by 9am the latest and have him spend at least 4-5 hours a day to really get the full benefit of the program.
What time do they eat lunch?
Lunch breaks are between 11:00pm – 12:00 pm every day, toddlers eating early and older kids eating later. Babies eat as per the schedule set by their parents.
What should I bring for my children when they start at Kipinä?
The admissions team has a full list of supplies for you to bring to Kipinä with your child. These include a water bottle, a spare change of clothes, blanket, pillow, and favorite toy. Everything should be clearly labelled. We do not provide food as we believe children at this age should be eating food similar to their parents. We ask that you also bring two snacks and a healthy lunch for your child. We have a NO NUTS and NO SUGAR policy in the preschool.
What time do they nap?
Children go down to nap after lunch. The duration of their nap is dependent upon each child.
I prefer my child does not take a nap. What other activities do you have for them?
Nap time is quiet time at Kipinä so if they are not sleeping, they are either reading books, doing quiet activities or playing outside if the weather is not too warm.
How does Kipinä help me in potty-training my child and when should I start it?
Usually around the age of 2-2.5, most kids can be potty-trained. You will have to start it at home first and we suggest you do this during holidays so you have enough time to manage initial accidents. Later, you will work together with the staff and inform them of the method you prefer and the frequency of toileting. We will model your approach to training.
Where does your furniture come from?
Our furniture is custom made by early year's manufacturers in Asia and Europe.
How do you know it is safe?
It's made to the highest global safety standards in the world. It's sturdy, durable and child proofed. The manufactures are experienced in making preschool furniture.
What will my child be sleeping on?
We have mattresses for every child at Kipinä. We encourage parents to bring the child's favorite blanket, pillow and cuddly toy for nap time.
Why don't you have anything on the walls?
Occupational Therapist research shows that too much colour and clutter overstimulates and distracts children at a time that we are trying to develop self-regulation skills. Clutter on the walls easily distracts kids, prohibiting their focus on what is important. Our focus is on the child, and we want them to be able to focus on their interactions with us. Everything a child has made at Kipinä goes home with the child so that parents can see it and ask questions about their day.
What is the Imaginarium?
Our Imaginarium is one of the most fun places to be on planet earth. Kipinä, which means 'spark' in Finnish, was created by its founders to ignite the spark in young people to really love to learn and to use their imagination. Learning to use your imagination is critical to a healthy, abundant and happy life and is critical in building an innovation mindset. The Imaginarium has been designed for this purpose with children doing creative arts, innovative arts, performance arts, dramatic play and music in the Imaginarium. They sing, dance, dress up, colour, paint, and create. Anything is possible!
Do I have access to the CCTV cameras on my phone and computer?
This decision is made at branch level. Some branches provide in-app viewing, others provide a private room onsite in which parents can view the cameras in their child's room or play area.
What kinds of outdoor activities do you do with the children every day?
In the summer months all of our activities are indoor. In the winter months we spend a great deal of our time outside playing, treasure hunting, building eco gardens, sand and water, swinging, sliding, climbing, etc.
What safety measures are in place in the preschool?
All of our staff are trained in Pediatric First Aid and Fire Safety. We also have a full time nurse on staff and a contract with a doctor's office on call. We have sufficient staff in each class to ensure that children are well attended to. We have adhered to all of the fire safety requirements. Fire doors are located throughout the nurseries. We also have CCTV cameras. Our furniture is child proofed and made by children's preschool manufacturers. All of our floors have 12mm of rubber underlay. The edges of every wall and corner inside and outside is covered with protective matting. Our gates inside and outside are also adult proof so children cannot open and close them. Our outside gate has an access card security access and camera so we can see who is entering the preschool.
What happens if there is an accident in the preschool?
It depends on the nature of the accident, but we have all of the measures in place to ensure that children are as safe as possible and minimize any risk of an accident. We have a full time nurse who will observe the child and a doctor on call who can come at any time if required.
All your toys and learning resources seem to be wooden. Why is this?
Plastic can leach BPA and we wouldn't want to expose our children to these toxic chemicals. Plastic also easily breaks and create dangerous sharp edges. Our learning resources are safe, sturdy wood, designed to stimulate our children so they become curious, creative and confident learners. All of our toys are natural wood and we have a minimal plastic policy in the preschool. We prefer that we help kids to learn how to 'create' things and stimulate their brain and imagination as opposed to having a toy stimulate them. This is the basis of our program.Where do you source your games, toys, learning resources?
We source all of our learning resources from children's suppliers worldwide. Our outdoor and indoor play centers and imagination playsets come from the USA.
Do you have TV in the preschool?
We have a no television policy in the preschool. While we believe in integrating technology into our program with smart boards and tablets yet these are used as teaching tools. Any videos we may show, are specific to learning aspects of the program and the teacher is always beside the video doing the actions and teaching the children. Videos are also used sometimes to bring concrete learning experiences for kids.
What are the professional backgrounds of your teachers?
Our teachers first and foremost have to have a love and passion for developing children in the early years. They will have degrees or diplomas in Education or Psychology. Some come from other educational systems like Montessori, EYFS, Waldorf, etc but we do intensive training on our program to ensure that they understand its aims and goals and know how to bring it to life so our children are inspired and happy. We also have a full time Head Teacher whose role in the classroom is to make sure that the Teaching team is bringing the program to life.
Where do your teachers come from?
One of our core values is ensuring cultural diversity is represented across our teaching team. As such our teachers come from all over the world. All have strong English skills and capabilities.
Are your teachers trained on your program?
Our teachers are trained intensively on the program, how to teach it, and how to plan and schedule it. We train twice a year in August and in January. Our Global Academic Director, Jeannine Laubner, does all of the training. Our Head Teachers oversee the implementation of the program, and they spend all their time in the classrooms coaching both teachers and TA's. As well all of our staff have been trained in Pediatric First Aid and Fire Safety.
How do you maintain class sizes?
We have one teacher and 2 TA's for every classroom. We also have two TA's that float between the classes. If a teacher is ill, the Head Teacher takes over the class for that day.
Are they left alone with Teaching Assistants?
Yes, the kids are with the TA's during teacher breaks and planning time. We also break the children into smaller groups so the TA's often oversee parts of the program implementation. Most of our TA's have education backgrounds and we spend a great deal of time training them.
Do all of the teaching staff speak in a proper English dialect?
All of our teachers speak English and most of them have English as a first language.
Who manages the preschool?
We have a Preschool Manager in each preschool.
How many staff do you have and what is the child/teacher ratio?
We have a teacher for every class supported by two TA's and two floater TA's. We also have a Head Teacher, Preschool Manager, a Registered Nurse and Admissions Coordinator/Receptionist
What criteria do you look for in teachers?
First and foremost our teachers must be passionate about developing children in our age groups, ages 2 months to 4 years. They must also have backgrounds or experience in education with either a degree or a diploma.
What is the background of your Teaching Assistants?
Most of our TA's have education backgrounds. We provide constant training and coaching to develop their skills to become more in line with TA standards in the rest of the world.
Do you have a nurse on staff?
Yes, each preschool has a full time Nurse on staff .
What are her qualifications?
Each nurse has a nursing degree from their country of origin.


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Recap of the 2012 BedBug University: North American Summit
Getting Rid of Bed Bugs
Once bed bugs are detected, exterminating them is not an easy process. Calling in a professional is recommended. Insecticides have to be used to eradicate the bed bugs. Insecticides come in the form of powders, and sprays and what are referred to as "bug bombs". These insecticides are highly toxic to humans and pets. If a house is infested with bed bugs, then all the occupants will have to leave the house for the recommended period of time until the insecticides has aired out of the home. If living in an apartment complex, than all apartments should be treated in order to ensure eradication. Removing bed bugs with just insecticides can be difficult. Bed bugs like to nest in small crevices of furniture insecticides tends not to reach those areas. Beds for example are not allowed to be treated with insecticides due to their harmful reaction they can have on humans. Household infested with bed bugs must remove beds and other furniture items if an infestation is detected in the particular item. An exterminator can be an invaluable resource in detecting on what pieces of furniture are infested.
After insecticide is sprayed and the infested furniture is removed one must wash all clothing, sheets, and blankets. Any infested hard surfaces should be scrubbed with soap and water and dried. Thick rugs should be throughly vacuumed. Visible signs of bed bugs in a carpet mean that the carpet should be professionally clean. It is necessary to fill in any cracks in the walls and floors after an infestation. Also, when traveling it is essential to check suitcases and bags for any signs of bed bugs. Bed bugs can live up to a year without feasting on blood. Even vacant rooms and homes can be infested with bed bugs so careful inspection to the home before moving belonging in is important. Once the recommended steps on eradicating bed bugs has completed many recommend periodic inspection of bedding for the first year after the infestation.
Signs of Bed Bugs and Treatment For Bites
Many do not realize they have bed bugs until they start showing signs on their bodies or pets. People who are bit by bed bugs tend to see a series of small insect bites. Some people with allergic reactions to insect bites tend to swell and develop hives or a large rash. Bed bug bites tend to be mistaken for mosquito bites or flea bites. These small bites can become extremely itchy and red especially after many recurrences of bites. There is no treatment for bed bug bites. Those that have an allergic reaction to the bites can use steroidal creams and oral antihistamines to relieve the symptoms. Bacterial infections can develop, especially if the person scratches the infected area and antibiotics might be required.
Bed bugs bite their host using their stylet fascicle. The stylet fascile pierces the skin and sucks the blood for about 3 to 5 minutes. Like tics, they become engorged with blood usually in about 10 minutes after they start to feed. Those who have an available host to feed on tend to feed every 5 to 8 days.
These insects tend to come out at night, but can also feeds during the day. They tend to nest in the crevices and linings of furniture they do not house themselves on their blood host like tics or fleas. Finding bed bugs can be exceedingly difficult. If one, thinks they might have bedbugs they should first look on the sheets to see if there are any stains, and look in the crevices and cracks of their furniture. They like to nest in ripped wallpaper inside bed springs and mattresses. Sometimes bedbugs can be detected on clothing and blankets. If one is still being bit by bed bugs, and they cannot find any signs of them in their house, they should call a pest-control company to determine if their house is infested.
Bed Bug Facts
Bed bugs are a parasitic insect; they get their name from the fact that they like to live where humans sleep. They feed off of blood. Bed bugs are red to brownish in color and grows up to about 4-5 mm in length. The insects appear translucent until maturity. Bed bugs are flat oval shaped nonflying insects. Their size and flat shape allows them easily navigate through tiny crevices without damaging themselves. These bugs tend to be mistaken for other insects like cockroaches, beetles, and tics. These insects can not live in extreme temperature or high humidity, which is a reason they seek shelter in homes, due to the climate controlled atmosphere. They like to live in the same temperatures as humans.
Bed bugs were almost eradicated from the United States in the 1940s and 50s; however due to increase of immigration and the restriction on certain pesticide treatments they started to appear again in areas that had questionable sanitation conditions. They spread quickly from one household to another from one hotel to another. Hotels become quickly infested with bed bugs because they can travel in suitcases on people's clothing and other personal items. These insects have spread so widely that they no longer just nest in unsanitary conditions. There have been many outbreaks of bed bug infestation in luxury hotels.


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Sorry for the late feature of photos from last week. So many beautiful shots were posted by participants last week. I chose to feature two.
This is a photo by Sakiwi of Hamilton Daily Photo of Mount Ruapehu.
This is Janet's photo of a view in Hong Kong. It is posted at her blog called Expressions and Thoughts.


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Press Release • Oct 12, 2016 01:50 EDT
Increasing patient preference for minimally invasive surgeries and Rising geriatric population coupled with growing number of surgeries are the factors driving the market growth. Unfavourable Healthcare Reforms in the U.S is restraining the market.
Anesthesia Machines is expected to be the largest segment in equipment type in terms of market revenue. Hospitals accounted for the largest market revenue and ambulatory surgery centers segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Surgical Instruments is expected to be the largest market revenue and accessories segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR. North America is expected to be the largest market revenue followed by Europe. However Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at the highest compound annual growth rate during the forecast period.
Some of the key players in the market include Philips Healthcare, Getinge Group, Medtronic, Inc., Berchtold Corporation, Steris Corporation, GE Healthcare, Stryker Corporation, Dragerwerk AG & Co. KGAA, Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., Siemens Healthcare GmbH, Karl Storz GmbH & Co. Kg, Mizuho SOI, Creative Health Tech Pvt. Ltd., Trumpf Medical and ValleyLab.
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What are the Differences between Arabic Languages?
January 10, 2014
One of the most frequent questions I receive from clients on a daily basis is: what are the differences between the Arabic "languages" used in different Arabic countries? This is quite an important question and is as complex as the Arabic language itself.
The Arabic language is one of the oldest and most wide spread languages. It is an official language in about 26 countries and the native language for more than 290 million people. The language itself is very rich and highly expressive, and it takes its pride from being the language of the Quran, Muslims' holy book. (Source: Wikipedia)
To answer the above question, we need first to differentiate between the written language and the spoken local dialectal variations of the language.
Countries that widely use Arabic:
Saudi Arabia
Western Sahara
Written Arabic
For written Arabic, nearly all Arabic speaking countries use the Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) as their official written language. It is the language used in the media, publications, government official papers, etc., except for some local differences that will be explained further in this article. Originally MSA is derived from the classical Arabic - the language of Quran, but it is the most commonly used language now because, in addition to being formal, it is simpler than classical Arabic.
Dialects and Spoken Arabic
Imagine having people in 27 countries with different geographical borders, local cities, villages, groups and cultures, all speaking the same language. That is where the complexity comes from; every country has its own dialect and other sub-dialects for its internal cities, groups, etc. For example, in Egypt, you will find different dialects for people living in Cairo, Upper Egypt, or Sinai, just to name a few. And the same applies for all Arab countries.
The forms of spoken Arabic vary from just simple dialectal differences, as in the pronunciation or meaning of some words, to a complete distinct form of the language. Consequently, while most of the Arabic speaking citizens can understand each other regardless of these dialectal differences, communication can be hard for some other countries as if they are using different languages. For example, Syrians, Palestinians, Saudi Arabians or Egyptians can communicate with each other very well; however, if they tried to communicate with Moroccans or Algerians, they would feel that the latter's spoken language is closer to French than to Arabic.
What are the Locale Differences in Written Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)?
As mentioned above, in nearly all Arabic countries, people use the same written language which is the Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). However, there are some local differences among countries. The most dominant cases are:
1. Calendars. The use of calendars differs from one Arab country to another. Some of the Gulf countries especially Saudi Arabia uses the Hijri Islamic calendar, which is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 months and marks the great events in Muslims' lives. Other countries like Egypt, Sudan, and Yemen prefer using the Gregorian Calendar, whereas other countries like Syria, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq use the Assyrian calendar. (Source: Wikipedia)
2. Numbers: As with the calendar, numbers are used differently in Arab countries. Some countries like to use the Arabic-Indic numerals or Hindi numbers (٠ ١ ٢ ٣ ٤ ٥ ٦ ٧ ٨ ٩). On the other hand, some Arab countries prefer using the Arabic Numerals (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9). Some countries might not have certain rules for using a specific type of numerals; in this case, it is left to the writer to decide which numerical system to use.
3. Proper and Product Names: Arab countries also adapt a different approach when it comes to proper and product names. Some countries that tend to be more conservative and language sensitive, for example Saudi Arabia, like to translate everything into Arabic. However, in other countries that are less conservative, like Egypt, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates, people tend to keep the names in the source language instead of localizing them. For example, the word "mobile phone" will be used in Egypt as "موبايل" which is the transliteration of the English word, but in Saudi Arabia they will use "الجوال" which is the translation of the word.
4. Locale Specific Terminology: All Arabic speaking countries use and understand the Modern Standard Arabic. However, some countries prefer to use their own local terminology, which is simply the terminology that is widely used in this specific country.
Dialects in Written Form
It is also worth noting that there is a tendency nowadays to use the colloquial spoken dialects in written forms as well, especially in social media channels and forums. People tend to use it as it is easier and it reflects their daily life style. This language preference is something translation agencies definitely need to consider when translating and copy writing such content.
Know your Audience and your Translators
When localizing content about your product and/or services into the Arabic language, it is crucial that you identify your target audience and define if the copy is directed to all Arabic countries, or to a specific locale (country). Hiring copywriters or translators or a translation agency with in-country experience and native speaker translation teams is critical! I have worked with translation teams and on projects for a multitude of Middle Eastern countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Understanding where your content will be used is key to the success of your business in the Arab world!
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Every year we go camping with 2 of Hubby's good friends and their families. It works out perfectly as we all have 3 kids and they are all very similar in age (less than a week apart in one case). We have a central campground on a lake that we have been meeting up at for about 6 years. The adults and kids alike look forward to this long weekend away.
This year was no different. Last Thursday we packed up, loaded up the boat and headed out for a quick 2 1/2 hour drive. We got to the campsite, set up our tent and got things unloaded and organized. It was one of the girls' 13th birthday, so we grilled and ate some of her favorite things and indulged in some ice cream cake. It was a great start to the weekend. The evening continued as we stoked the fire, consumed some beverages and caught up with each other. The kids went to bed and us adults continued to relax.
Around 1 am I was in need of a trip to the bathroom. Hubby decided to walk along with me. We were on our way back to our campsite and began goofing off with each other. I playfully smacked him in the stomach, he got me back, I went for him and he came back after me. I did a quick little zig zag, dive and duck to avoid him and felt an intense pop in the arch of my foot. The pain was fierce and the ability to put pressure on any part of my foot was completely out of the question. Hubby carried me back to the campsite (which our friends thought was hilarious, until they realized we weren't joking). I took some Ibuprofen and watched it begin to swell. A trip to the ER was talked about, but given the fact that we had all been drinking was out of the question. Around 2:30 I hopped to the tent, propped my foot in just the perfect position and went to sleep.
In the morning, still unable to put any pressure on it, Hubby skipped a morning of golfing with his buddies to take me to a local clinic (we were camping just outside of a town of about 10,000). Unfortunately both the orthopedic doc and podiatrist were gone for the day. I ended up seeing the Orthopedic doctor's Physician's Assistant. He told me I had plantar fascitis (which I already knew as I had been dealing with that on and off for a month or so) and that I just needed to stay off it, ice it and take ibuprofen. He didn't want to order an MRI as I was away from home and should wait until I got back. But only to go see someone if it still hurt. SO NOT HELPFUL!
Hubby's friend was able to get me some crutches to use, which I did all day Friday. I've never had to use crutches before, but now have increased sympathy for those that do. They stink to use! The thought of having to crutch from our campsite to the bathroom almost brought me to tears. As the weekend went on, I ditched the crutches, indulged in ibuprofen, gave my foot lots of rest ice baths, reduced the pain enough that I could hobble using the side of my foot, and used Sassy's bike to get around.
Today, it is still sore, I'm trying to keep off of it as much as possible (which means no running, which bites) it still hurts to put pressure on it, although it is better. I haven't gone back to the doctor now that I am home, for a variety of reasons, but I'm pretty sure that that pop I felt was my fascitis rupturing. The swelling has gone down, some really nice bruises appeared, and have since lightened up a bit, but here's what the bottom of my lovely foot looks like today:
Nope, I won't be getting any foot modeling jobs anytime soon!


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Indiana Pacers (12-6) vs. Utah Jazz (8-9)
Date: Saturday December 5
Time: 9:00 PM EST
Venue: Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah
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The Pacers look to bounce back from a rare loss as they head into Utah to take on the Jazz Saturday night.
Indiana failed to build off their win over the Clippers as they dropped the 2nd leg of a back-to-back against Portland.
Utah nearly ended Golden State's perfect run, but came up just short and then followed that up with a loss to Orlando to put them back under .500.
The Pacers suffered their 3rd loss since the start of November as they showed signs of fatigue in their loss to Portland. The Trail Blazers used their speed to wear down the Pacers in the 2nd half, ultimately ending their hot streak.
Indiana has been most successful this season thanks to Paul George. George has averaged 30.7 points in his last 13 games and was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month.
However, George was ice cold against Portland as he shot just 4 of 17 from the field and finished with only 11 points. He also shot 0 for 9 from behind the arc. Prior to his 0 for 9 showing, George shot 51.5 percent from 3 point range in that 13 game span.
Also benefiting from Paul George has been CJ Miles. The SG hit 8 of 11 threes he shot last game and has been a major contributor to the Pacers success. On the season, Miles has averaged 15.8 points and has shot 45% from behind the arc.
Utah really doesn't a have a player that can take a game over and hasn't had that clutch go to player down the stretch of games.
They've won games the old fashion way this season with solid defense and working the ball around on offense. Their defense has slacked in back-to-back losses as they've allowed 104.5 points per game.
Utah nearly knocked off Golden State, but Steph Curry went off in the final couple minutes and they fell short by 3 points. They clearly had a hangover effect in their lost to Orlando the following game.
Rudy Gobert has been one of the major forces on defense for Utah. However, their struggles recently on defense have a lot to do with his absence.
Gobert suffered an MCL Sprain and is out indefinitely, leaving the Jazz to look elsewhere for a defense presence.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Pacers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Pacers are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games overall.
- Pacers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 road games.
- Jazz are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss.
- Jazz are 13-5-1 ATS in their last 19 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
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The Pacers have been a reliable team all season long. Expect a very solid bounce back performance from George and company here against Utah.
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With Gobert out, the Jazz defense is completely different. Look for the Pacers to expose that missing gap and grab a road win here on Saturday.
NBA Free Score Prediction: Indiana 107- Utah 100
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