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Editor's note: Firstpost will cover various aspects of the near-calamitous situation in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. This is the fifth article from a nine-part series of ground reports on the ongoing water crisis in south India. In this piece, the author writes about how Karnataka is reeling under three consecutive years of drought and an acute shortage of drinking water.
Three consecutive years of drought and now, a scorching heat wave, hitherto unknown to Karnataka. Temperatures in the state are soaring over the 40 degree Celsius mark, triggering a crippling water shortage and rising apprehensions.
North Karnataka is bearing the brunt. The heat is relentless. And despite the Congress government unleashing drought relief measures across the state, the situation is grim. The government has released funds to deputy commissioners to take up community works under MGNREGS and funds under calamity heads for taking up works such as digging of borewells and supply water through tankers from various sources near the respective villages.
Worse, Karnataka may face another year of drought if the latest weather forecast by private weather agency Skymet is to be believed. The agency has predicted below normal monsoon this year too.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently forecast a normal Southwest Monsoon in India. The IMD said that they expected 96 percent rainfall in the oncoming monsoon season, with a margin of five percent.
C Puttanna, a meteorological expert from Bengaluru, who spoke to the author before the IMD forecast were out, said that El Nino (unusual warming of the surface waters of the Pacific) is likely to play a crucial role in 2017.
Three years of drought and unusually hot summers have already ravaged farm incomes pushing thousands of farmers to commit suicide in Karnataka. According to farmer leader and State Sugarcane Growers' Federation chief Kurbur Shantakumar, more than 4,500 farmers have committed suicide in the past three years with 1,600 being the number from March 2016 to March 2017. "From January 2017 itself about 460 farmers have committed suicide," he pointed out.
"Another year of drought could spell doom for the state,'' said revenue officials overseeing drought relief works.
The temperature in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region, which is the second largest arid region in the country, has touched the 40 degree mark. On 30 March, Kalaburagi's temperature was 1.5 degrees above normal, hitting a sizzling 40.5 degrees Celsius while Vijayapura hovered 2.2 degrees above normal at 40.2 degrees Celsius. Ballari breached the 40-degree mark, reaching 40.2 degrees Celsius. Raichur followed close behind at 39 degrees Celsius, according to weather experts at the state revenue department.
Forecasts say that temperatures will continue to remain high in April and is expected to cross 45 degree Celsius in Kalaburagi, Raichur, Vijayapura and Ballari if the current dry spell continues for another two weeks or so.
The Malnad region, nestling in the Western Ghats, the catchment area for many rivers, is facing a rainfall deficit of 35 percent. The storage in most reservoirs has hit rock bottom — an indication of what to expect if this year's monsoon is below normal. "Already the growth rate especially in the agriculture sector has hit a new low but a fourth straight drought year will be too much to tolerate,'' said a senior revenue official.
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Drinking Water Crisis In Bengaluru
The Cauvery basin's reservoirs may be at dead storage levels but Bengaluru, Karnataka's powerhouse, needs drinking water. The state government, for the time being, has dropped the idea of rationing drinking water in urban areas like Bengaluru. It is instead, drawing water from these reservoirs to augment water storage at water supply stations in both Bengaluru and Mysuru.
Water levels in the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) and Kabini reservoirs have plummeted to new lows. But the government does not have a choice. During peak summer, both Bengaluru and Mysuru will need water and it has become inevitable for water boards to draw water from dead storage of up to 5 tmc-feet to tackle the looming drinking water crisis in both these cities. Bengaluru needs 1,415 million litres of water a day and Mysuru's demand is 472 million litres a day.
While the maximum capacity of the KRS dam is 124.8 feet, current storage has reached a mere 76 feet. Officials say that an unusually severe summer this year would mean that the water levels are expected to dip further and they anticipate a deficit of 2 to 3 tmc-feet of water in the next couple of months.
Water Resources Minister MB Patil says that in the event of a crisis, machines would be used to lift water from dead storage level in two reservoirs without harming aquatic life. However, he allayed fears of a severe water scarcity. "There is sufficient water to meet drinking requirements for the coming summer. There is no need to panic,'' he said.
The ground reality though appears to be different in Bengaluru and other cities. Towns relying on Cauvery water have started bearing the brunt of water shortage. Water utilities have been flooded with a litany of complaints of reduced water supply, low pressure and contamination.
"Normally water supply in Bengaluru, Mysuru and other towns in the Cauvery basin is for three hours in the morning from 5.30 am to 8.30 am. But water supply has reduced to two hours and that too with low pressure. As a result, the residents located at the fag end of the distribution line are not getting proper water supply. Also, apart from quantity and duration of supply, the quality of water is not up to the mark," complained many residents in the extended suburban areas of Bengaluru and Mysuru.
Frustrated residents complained that the water board has resorted to unofficial water rationing. P Shivaram, resident in an apartment complex in the posh locality off JP Nagar is angry. "Earlier, we were getting Cauvery water for more than three hours and now they have reduced it to one hour. Even this is erratic and on occasions, the water board fails to supply water," he said.
The situation is worse in slums. Gowdappa, a mason worker who migrated to Bengaluru from Vijapura district in North Karnataka said they hardly get tap water in the slum. "We have to depend on tankers being pressed into service by the water board, but this facility we miss, as tankers' schedule is erratic and we cannot lose work for want of water," he complained.
Officials argue that complaints of reduced water supply and low pressure were due to increase in demand for Cauvery water owing to rising temperatures and defunct borewells in the city. "We have been pumping between 1,300 and 1,350 million litres a day of water. We have enough water to fulfill the city's drinking water needs," they insist.
A senior official in the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) spoke to Firstpost on condition of anonymity and said water supply cuts would only get "more drastic" in the next two-and-half-months before the monsoon sets in, if the prevailing drought situation worsens in the coming days. The board, acting on the state government's orders, has reordered its water allocation priorities to keep slum dwellers happy ahead of the 2018 Assembly polls. "Old and leaking water supply pipelines and illegal slums which directly draw water from mains make the problem worse," the official added.
The only silver lining to these problems is that the Kodagu district has been receiving intermittent rains in the past few days. If these wet spells continue, water level in the KRS reservoir would increase. An official source said that compared to last year, the rains in the corresponding period this year are double in Kodagu.
At the same time, drying up of existing borewells and failure to sink new borewells has forced the government to borrow new rigs to drill deep. According to experts, underground water resources below 1,000 feet remain untapped and the new rigs will sink to 2,000 feet to tap groundwater. Knee jerk reaction to resolve the immediate crisis? Yes, say the experts.
According to senior civil engineer MG Sudeep, this deep digging or drilling will definitely affect the earth's crust and cause minor jolt to tectonic plates. "In the long run, this may lead to various disasters such as earthquakes and ripples in earth layers which in turn may affect big dams and water storages," he warned. But a desperate citizenry means a desperate government, especially when it comes to life-giving water.
Part 1: Five states face severe water crisis made worse by the onset of summer
Part 2: Chennai slum dwellers forced to beg for water, authorities remain helpless
Part 3: Parched lands in Nagapattinam lead to distress migration
Part 4: Water crisis in Tamil Nadu is a manifestation of climate change, say experts
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Can You Spy Jupiter During the Day?
Other than the Sun and the Moon, it is challenging to see astronomical objects during the day. Venus is commonly seen during the day (and I will blog about it soon as it is becoming well positioned for daytime sightings). Jupiter is the other object that can occasionally be glimpsed during the day, but it is very challenging.
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Start by finding the Moon. You need to focus your eyes at infinity to have any chance of seeing Jupiter and the Moon is close enough to infinity that you can use it. Slowly scan toward the Jupiter. You have to look DIRECTLY at Jupiter to see it (that is Jupiter must be focused on the fovea, the center of your retina where you have the most sensitive vision) and it will pop into view. If you are off just a little bit, you won't see it so this observation takes some patience! Some people find it is easier to wait until the Sun is almost going down, but I like the challenge of the fully illuminated sky!
It is much easier to take a pic of Jupiter during the day. Zoom in on the Moon (but not too far) and take a short exposure. Examine it closely on your computer screen to find Jupiter.
I have seen Jupiter during the day several times. It takes practice but is possible. If you are successful, you will join a fairly small and select group who have achieved this challenging observation.
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The path of Jupiter against the background stars of Pisces, Aries, Taurus and Gemini from May 2011 to July 2014, with positions marked on the 1s of each month. Periods of invisibility (i.e. when the planet is too close to the Sun, or passes behind it) are indicated by a dashed line; hence the planet becomes lost from view (in the evening sky) in late April 2012 and becomes visible again (in the morning sky) in early June 2012. The chart shows the changing shape of a planet's apparent looping formation as it moves through the zodiac. Being positioned South of the ecliptic during 2011-12, Jupiter describes a Southwards-facing loop in Aries, then a hybrid formation (half loop, half zig-zag) a year later in Taurus. As the planet crosses the ecliptic (heading Northwards) in Gemini in 2013-14 it describes a zig-zag formation. The star map applies to observers in the Northern hemisphere (i.e. North is up); for the Southern hemisphere view, click here . The faintest stars on the map have an apparent magnitude of about 4.8. Printer-friendly versions of this chart are available for Northern and Southern hemisphere views. Astronomical co-ordinates of Right Ascension (longitude, measured Eastwards in hrs:mins from the First Point of Aries) and Declination (latitude, measured in degrees North or South of the celestial equator) are marked around the border of the chart. Other interesting objects on the chart which are observable through telescopes and binoculars are discussed in the main text below. Night sky photographs of the region, together with descriptions of bright stars, stars near Jupiter's path and multiple stars are detailed here , whilst star clusters, nebulae and galaxies are detailed here .
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This is a recovery?
We keep hearing that unemployment is easing, but that doesn't stem the tide of layoff announcements. Last week Portland had AT&T Mobility and Capital One, for a total of 165 jobs gone between them.
We keep hearing that unemployment is easing, but that doesn't stem the tide of layoff announcements. Last week Portland had AT&T Mobility and Capital One, for a total of 165 jobs gone between them.
The movement won't care for those are evil corporations....
Now if it was 165 "medicinal" marijuana growers laid off....
Then they would be upset
It's easy to reduce unemployment when the denominator is reduced.
Administration is counting on the increasing number of people who are math impaired or lacking in critical thinking skills.
Heck, looking just below the surface, one can wonder how employment situation is improving when more jobs are lost than gained in a month.
Elsewhere, you'll find many graphs and stats which slice and dice the numbers.
Population has increased year over year, so you'd think that the number of potential workers would have increased over that same period. Instead, our labor force is now counted as the smallest since 1981.
Can there really be that many trust fund offspring? Can there really be that many people working "off the books"? Are so many now retired and living comfortably on SS, 401Ks, and pensions?
Close to home, Oregon sure is in a sorry state, with fewer employed. These fewer will be the ones whose income is taxed to pay the ever increasing costs of PERS, schools, and our local and state public employees.
"that unemployment is easing"
You didn't read the fine print - More people are falling off unemployment, so the claimant (not actual unemployed) number is dropping.
Now if we could pro-rate politician employement to match actual unemployment, that would be an advance.
Why don't we add 435 to the unemployed rolls..
I can't see how that would hurt.
The drop in labor force participation doesn't appear to be old folks retiring. To the contrary, it's young people dropping out of or not entering the labor force. See...
And there's evidence pointing to something like half of college graduates not getting first jobs. See....
In the old days (most dramatically after the 80-81 recessions) a rip roaring economic recovery cleared labor market overhangs. Ain't happening today.
I was reading a bit earlier that the actual unemployment rate is on the order of 14.5%.
"Why don't we add 435 to the unemployed rolls.." Make it 436 if you get my drift.
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Skottie is 2017 RCCO Champion
26.11.2017 In a dramatic finale Björn Skottke from Team PROTOTYP-Shell secured the 2017 RCCO drivers' title. In the 'Just a minute' event at Hanse-Ring the KTM campaigner only needed a ninth place because his rival for the title, Kim Hauschild (Volkswagen), in position six did not make it into the finale of the top five either. The last race of the 2017 season was won by Michael Niemas (KTM) in front of Thomas Voigt (Audi) and Frank Wilke (ABT). Voigt, in position two, still secured third place in the drivers' classification.
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"Daniel (Bäumler) provided me with a perfect car once again, absolutely in contention for victory," Hauschild said after the final thriller. "Unfortunately, I was my own worst enemy and in the B-final paid more attention to staying in front of Skottie than battling for victory. Still, 'thank you' for the cool season. I hope Skottie won't be pulling a Rosberg on us now because I want revenge next year!"
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Björn Skottke, after 2002, secured his second title in the 'big little' racing series in spite of nearly having written the championship off. "I clearly felt the 25 grams of additional weight at Hanse-Ring," said the KTM racer. "I didn't expect the title, so I'm all the happier. I've been following the #VisionRCCO project with keen interest and am proud of having had the opportunity to be part of it. It was an incredibly fantastic season."
For Team PROTOTYP-Shell this marked the third RCCO drivers' title in succession after Jürgen Stüdemann had secured the title in both 2015 and 2016 – albeit in each case with vehicles that had a special permit. As a result, the 2017 title is the most valuable one for PROTOTYP-Shell. At the same time, PROTOTYP-Shell and Shell-PROTOTYP caused KTM to instantly win the manufacturers' title with the X-BOW Vision RCCO in its first RCCO season.
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The largest number of trophies in the 2017 RCCO season was reaped by Team Volkswagen Motorsport-Drivers Company. The squad around Daniel Bäumler secured the drivers' vice-championship, the teams' title for the first time and, with media partner slotblog.de, the Media Cup for the second time as well. At the finale team boss Daniel Bäumler, due to a private commitment, had to leave for Munich right after the qualification race, so only witnessing the outcome of the final thriller via WhatsApp and phone. His first comment, after having also lost third place to Thomas Voigt practically on the finish straight: "Congratulations from Bavaria! But with tears in both eyes."
Michael Niemas wins finale
KTM was not only able to celebrate winning the drivers' and manufacturers' classifications. Michael Niemas won the last race of the season in commanding style as well. For the model maker from Amalgam this was only the second single victory in the 'big little' racing series. Niemas drove in his usual masterful way and without mistakes, and in the final rounds did not have to fear any rivals. Second place went to record champion Thomas Voigt (Audi) who, as a result, still bumped Daniel Bäumler from third place in the drivers' classification and finished the championship in the top three for the 25th time in 27 years (!).
Frank Wilke forfeits first RCCO victory
The quickest man at Hanse-Ring was Frank Wilke from Team NEXGENracing. With his ABT Vision RCCO he clinched pole position after posting the best time in free practice. In the preliminary rounds Wilke was the quickest contender as well. However, in the finale of the top five Wilke made too many mistakes so that, in the end, he had to settle for third place behind Michael Niemas and Thomas Voigt. Still, following a long barren spell in summer, the podium result in the finale ended the season on a positive note for the team which, in Gine Peters, also provided the ladies' champion.
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The finale of the 'big little' racing series once again emphasised how well the #VisionRCCO concept works. In qualifying at Hanse-Ring the best twelve drivers were separated by a mere 0.189 seconds. Five different brands competed in the finale of the top five, while the sixth brand took sixth place. In the #VisionRCCO concept all performance-relevant parameters of the racing cars are identically specified. In spite of this, the electric racing cars clearly differ from each other visually. In 2018 exclusive electric racing car concepts from ABT, Audi, KTM, Lamborghini, Schaeffler and Volkswagen will again be on the RCCO grid. For 2019 six additional manufacturers will be permitted.
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Monrovia has some spectacular architecture. I discovered one of the most intriguing examples of it on a recent wander near my house – the Masonic Lodge on Benson Street, across from the new American Embassy. This imposing palace-like building, in a state of semi-decay, sits mysteriously atop a steep hill and is surrounded by an ornate white stone fence.
The Grand Lodge of Liberia was founded in 1867 and is linked to the True Whig Party, the Americo-Liberian political party that essentially ruled Liberia as a one-party state from 1878 to 1980; most high-ranking government officials were Masons. Membership in the True Whig Party, as well as membership in the Masonic Order of Liberia, was limited to the Americo-Liberians (the lighter-skinned descendants of the original settlers, freed black slaves from America), to the exclusion of the much larger indigenous population.
On April 12, 1980, Master Sargent Samuel Doe of the Liberian Army led a military coup against President William R. Tolbert Junior. President Tolbert was killed and Doe became Liberia's first indigenous head of state. Thirteen members of Tolbert's Cabinet were later executed on the beach in front of a cheering Liberian crowd and international journalists.
Tolbert had been the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Liberia and almost all of his Cabinet members had been Freemasons. The new Doe regime banned the Masonic Order, many Freemasons were executed, imprisoned, or fled the country, and the Temple was angrily vandalized as a symbol of the elite minority that had ruled the nation for so long.
During the 1989-1996 civil war, the Temple was the location of several battles and it ended up a burned-out ruin. Over the years it came to be occupied by some 8,000 squatters. By 2005 the Masons had evicted the homeless families; the re-instated Freemasons society plans to restore the Grand Lodge.
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Today's economic environment is filled with uncertainty. Individuals throughout Kentucky are concerned about losing their jobs and whether they will be able to find a new job if necessary. In addition, many face mounting debt as the result of a job loss or medical condition. All of this adds up to increasing financial problems for which many discover that Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the solution.
With Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the individual is generally able to have the majority of his or her debts discharged. While there are a few types of debts that may not be discharged, the majority are eligible. As a part of the process, though, certain assets are generally included and turned over to the bankruptcy trustee. These assets are then sold to alleviate some of the debt.
In some cases, a home is included in this sale. Although it is possible that the home could be removed from the bankruptcy, in some instances, it is in the individual's best interest for it to be included and that debt burden be removed. However, some have expressed concern over how long of a waiting period will be required before they would be eligible for an FHA mortgage to be able to purchase another home.
Current FHA requirements state that there is a minimum two-year waiting period between the time when the Chapter 7 bankruptcy is discharged and when the Kentucky borrower can once again purchase a home using an FHA loan. For many, this is good news due to the fact that they have a fairly short period of time in which to recover financially, and then they are able to qualify for a new home loan. Individuals interested in pursuing financial relief through Chapter 7 bankruptcy will want to discuss their particular situation with legal counsel.
Source: fha.com, "FHA Loan Rules for Borrowers After Filing Bankruptcy", Feb. 18, 2017


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As you can see I've been doing some housekeeping around my blog and I've got to say......I'm thrilled with the way its turning out. Simple but effective. I really wanted to have a place to bring it ALL to you!
I'm not sure if this gallery format is the one I'll keep, but for right now it is doing exactly what I need it to do - what do you think of linky liniks to my projects.....isn't that awesome. Now you can find your favorite project easily, well actually with the touch of a picture. Now EACH theme has its very own spot, no more wondering around looking for something - find its easily now.
Many of you know I love doing tutorials - well now I've got them all in ONE place as well. I look forward to bringing you a ton of new tutorials in the near future. In fact all the pictures have been taken and all the tutorials are done and ready for uploading.....so this is a blog you will want to visit often.
The newest feature to my blog that has me the most excited, is my "store". Here you will find many fun items for yourself, home, family or hobbies. I hope to post many of the little treasures I've been hanging onto and other items that just have to go. But be assured that anything I post in my store will be in excellent shape and delivered to you with a care and in a timely manner.
It gives me great pleasure to tell you that in the near future I will be releasing my very own printable designs right here. There are some really fun and amazing images coming your way. And remember to check the "freebie" section from time to time as I will post some exclusive images there as well.
Now what would a blog be without some fun freebies to get your inspiration going?? I won't forget to put some interesting printables and ideas under this tab either!!!!
Grey Matter
You may not have noticed the grey bar along the bottom of your screen.....I bet you did....cause you're smart like that! Well here you can watch ALL of my youtube video's, chat live with me, tweet, fb and otherwise announce things to the world from the grey bar. But what is the most exciting about the grey matter.....the pop up announcement box. This box will tell you all you need to know at a glance about what I'm doing. I hope this helps you stay in the know....no more grey matter for you!!
All this and so much more.......more giveaways, live shows and projects are coming your way - its really going to be a mixed bag of creations - from crochet to cooking, tools to toys I have plans to just put it all out there for you my followers. Of course all that I ask in return is that you link back to this blog and share this site with your friends and family.
Now is my time to share and give back to this great community of creative individuals. A community that have been with me thru this journey of creativity for along time. Thanks friends and family for being here for me!!


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BDS: Are We at Palestine's 'South Africa Moment'?
RAMZY BAROUD: The attack on Roger Water's recent comments are indicative of panic within the Israeli anti-BDS community
The End of the 'Turkish Model'? Erdogan Loses It
JUAN COLE: He has accomplished much but has been caught in a swirl of corruption allegations and is soundingly increasingly shrill
A New Vision for Qatar? Soccer Becomes Agent of Change
JAMES DORSEY: Qatar has taken a beating in the court of international public opinion recently but a major debate has been sparked
'The Arab Homeland': Why Does the Phrase Embarrass?
RAMZY BAROUD: With the music of JJ Cale in my head I've had time to think while traveling through Switzerland
For Netanyahu Iran Is About 'Apocalypse' and 'Mushroom Clouds'
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu demanded on Sunday that the world community constrain Iran to change its "genocidal policy" toward Israel, in the course of a speech in which he attacked President Obama's current round of negotiations with Iran over its civilian nuclear enrichment program.
JUAN COLE: It appears that a light foam forms on Binyamin Netanyahu's lips when he begins speaking about Iran. Not all Israeli politicians are like him
Saudi Tourism: Is It Finally About To Happen?
CROSSROADS ARABIA: We've had many false dawns on the Saudi tourism story but we may be on the cusp of a breakthrough now.
Traffic Increase, Property Prices Rocket: Dubai's 'Groundhog Day'
ALEXANDER MCNABB: We appear to be back in the, ah, 'glory days' of 2006 and 2007 if recent reports are to be believed. Oh joy.
Mandela's Lessons: What The Arab World Can Learn
SUSAN COLLIN MARKS, CGNEWS: As the world mourns a great leader there are lessons for all of us in how he conducted politics and led his country
Yemen's Future: It's A 'No Win-No Win' Situation For All
RAMZY BAROUD: It's looking increasingly likely that major protests will resume in Yemen in the new year.
Believe It: There's a Latent Superhero In All of Us
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: The daily duties and responsibilities may grind down our inner superhero but the flame lives in every Muslim woman
Morsi and The Brothers: My Role in Their Rise and Fall
NASHWA HUSIEN ALY: I am a repentant Morsi voter. There were good reasons I believe to vote him in but better reasons for him to be removed
Egypt's New Constitution: A Very Mixed Bag
JUAN COLE: Many of its provisions will be welcomed by secularists, in particular those with plenty of money but there are some fundamental contradictions too.
'The Cai-Bai Ring': Egypt's 'New Civilisation', Made in UAE
JAMES MULLAN: There's a surprising sense of optimism abroad in 'New Cairo' where many young returnees from the UAE are now based.
'Dubai Landlords, Beware: We're Up To Your Tricks' – Authorities
ALEXANDER MCNABB: As the price of Dubai's rents heads to the stratosphere some robust plans have been put in place to protect tenants
Polio: The Latest Disaster to Befall Assad's Syria
MICH CAFE: Prior to the civil war its prevalence in Syria was very low indeed but the conflict has seen a spike in polio in the country


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Documenting the lives of people post Typhoon Yolanda (also known as Typhoon Haiyan), the Hungarian photographer shows us how people continue to suffer after the devastating Typhoon Yolanda hit the Philippines at the end of 2013. As the strongest tropical cyclone and deadliest typhoon in history, the catastrophic aftermath left 6,000 dead, almost 2,000 missing and nearly 30,000 injured.
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I had a different post prepared for today that just needed some last minute edits before hitting cyber space but changed my mind. I decided to showcase another story instead. Another story of hope that is being written in the midst of unimaginable circumstances.
I remember Koti from college and his music has always moved me. He was/is crazy talented. He has a tough story. A lot has been taken from him. He is authentic in the struggles and the hope. I have a lot of respect for him wanting to put himself out here like this. It is not easy. Enjoy.
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Kali Ball
Kali recently graduated from Greencastle-Antrim High School in Pennsylvania, where she played shortstop for the Blue Devils. While playing for the Blue Devils, she was named 2 time 1st Team All Conference and 2nd Team Public Opinion Softball All-Star. She was an honor role student, part of the Big Buddy Program, Environmental Club and Peer Tutors. She spent many hours volunteering at the local Humane Society and heads a donation drive annually for local animal shelters. She has completed internships at the Elementary and Primary schools in the district, and especially enjoys working with the special needs students. Currently, she helps coach a girl's minor league softball team and plays travel softball with the Frederick Heartbreakers. She will be attending Hood College in the fall where she will major in Elementary/Special Education..
Jacklyn Bates
Jacklyn attended Waterloo High School and will be attending Caldwell College in the Fall. Jacklyn's many 2010 softball accomplishments include: Section V Class BB MVP, Class BB Sectional Winner, Finger Lakes East- 1st Team, and Waterloo Triple Crown Recipient.
Kimberly Begley
Kim graduated from Abington Senior High School in Pennsylvania June 2010. She played four years of varsity softball and field hockey while maintaining a 3.6 GPA, and was inducted into the National Honor Society. In her senior year, Kim was the captain of the softball and field hockey teams. She received most valuable player in her senior year for playing both softball and field hockey. She received the Suburban One All League 1st team for softball in her senior year. She played the last three years with her travel softball team the Sellersville Belles and volunteered with mentoring elementary schools students. She also volunteered for the Ronald McDonald House. She will be attending and playing softball at West Chester University of Pennsylvania in the fall and will major in Health and Physical Education. She enjoys reading, listening to music and working out with her sister.
Kaitlyn Bobbitt
"Katy" will attend Mount St. Mary's University to major in physical therapy as well as play on the collegiate softball team. She just recently graduated from Greencastle-Antrim High School where she participated on the varsity volleyball for four years and served as a captain for one year. Along with volleyball she was a four year varsity starter on her high school softball team playing third and second base; she also served as a captain for two years. Katy was selected for the freshman all-star team, Mid-Penn honorable mention, second team, and first team two years in a row, and second team All-State. She was a member of the National Honor Society as well as a group called Peer Leaders. She was in concert band for four years where she played the French horn and participated in street band playing the Mellophone for two years. In each of her four years in concert band, she was hand selected to participate in the All-County Band. During her last semester in high school she did an internship at a special needs school, the Franklin Learning Center; she will also be working at the school this summer for the extended school year. While at her internship she helped run the Special Olympics, ran the physical education class, and helped in aquatics class each week voluntarily.
Toni-ann Canova
Toni-ann is a recent graduate of St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School in Staten Island, New York. She was a member of National Honor Society, Senior Brothers & Sisters, and maintained a full, academic scholarship for all four years. She was a member of the varsity volleyball and softball teams. For softball, she was voted Team MVP by her coaches in her junior year, and in her senior year she was a member of their undefeated state championship team. At graduation, Toni-ann was honored with the school's Scholar-Athlete award. Toni-ann also volunteers for various activities in her community. She serves as a Teen Peer Leader for the YMCA, and helps out at many softball clinics and local preschools. Toni-ann will be attending Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham in the fall where she will major in business and play softball.
Nicole Chabak
Nicole is a recent graduate from Cherokee High School in Marlton, New Jersey, she graduated with a 3.5 average. She has played 3 years or varsity softball and was captain her senior year. In her senior year she held the team high batting average and was selected for Second Team All Conference her junior and senior year. Nicole has participated in National Honor Society, Technology Honor Society, and is a member of the Student Athletic Training program. Nicole will be attending The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and will play softball and major in special education.
Carly Chamberlain
Carly is a 2010 graduate of Oakcrest High School and lives in Mullica Township, New Jersey. Carlyplayed varsity soccer for 3 years, was a team captain in 2009, and her 2008 team was a South Jersey Group 4 finalist. She played varsity softball for 4 years, was team captain and MVP as a junior and senior, and earned All League and Press of Atlantic City honors each year, including 1st Team honors as a senior. She is a member of the 100 hit club, and holds the school single season and career records for hits, runs, and stolen bases. She is a member of Student Council, Interact Club, and the National Honor Society, and has been involved with and raised money for the Large Animal Protection Society (LAPS) since 5th grade. She will attend the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University and major in biology and play Division II softball for the Pioneers.
Danielle DeFeo
Danielle is a recent graduate of Newton High School in Newton, New Jersey, where she played both varsity softball and soccer. She was ranked in the top 5 in her graduating class, and has received Summa Cum Laude every marking period, with a GPA of over 4.5. Danielle was a member of the National Honor Society, a Co-President of the Interact Club, a Student Council Officer, and a member of the Science and Math League teams, both of which placed 1st in the county. She also earned her Girl Scout Gold Award. Danielle was a 4 year varsity starter for Newton, and played second base. This past season, she reached her 100th hit, finishing with 109 total for her high school career. Danielle was the Offensive Player of the Year for her team for 3 years, and she was named All League Honorable Mention and 2nd Team All League over her four years. Danielle was also a captain of the soccer team her senior year. In the fall, she will be attending Stevens Institute of Technology, will major in engineering, and will continue to play softball for the Ducks.
Morgan Earling
Morgan is a recent graduate of St. Joseph High School of Hammonton, NJ. As a four-year Varsity starter, Morgan was a three-time 1st Team (Softball) Cape Atlantic League National Conference Player. A three-time 1st Team (Softball) All Group All-Non-Public Player. A two-time 1st Team (Softball) All South Jersey Player. She was selected into the 2009 Carpenter Cup and was the 2010 Cape Atlantic League National Conference- Joe Clements Award recipient for Outstanding Female Athlete. Morgan celebrated her 100th hit this past season along with a batting average of 636 with 51 hits, 54 RBI's and 9 home runs. Morgan was also a four-year Varsity starter in soccer. Morgan is a volunteer with the Folsom Drug Alliance Basketball program for kids from K to 4th grade. She also volunteer's at the Field of Dreams in Absecon NJ. Morgan was voted most Athletic Female by her classmates. Morgan will be attending Saint Joseph's University this fall majoring in English/Sports Journalism.
Emma Erbig
Emma is a recent graduate of Brick Township High School in Brick, NJ. She was a member of the varsity softball and volleyball teams through all four years. Emma was an active member of the National Honor Society, liaison to the K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital, student ambassador to the Board of Education and recently received the 2010 Ocean County Superintendents' Award for Scholarship, Leadership and Service. Emma will be attending York College of Pennsylvania in the Fall where she has been accepted into the Nursing Program.
Danielle Griffin
Danielle is a recent graduate of Woodbridge High School in Bridgeville Delaware. She has played four years of varsity field hockey earning All-Conference honors in 2007 and 2008. Danielle also played four years of varsity softball and as a pitcher earned All-Conference honors each year as well as Team MVP in the 2008 and 2010 seasons. She was Team Captain in 2009 and 2010and a member of the Delaware South Carpenter Cup team in 2008. Danielle was a DIAA Scholar Athlete for four years while holding a 3.76 GPA. She is a member of the National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society, Varsity Club and Student Government. She is a four year volunteer at Lifecare at Lofland and Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford, Delaware. Danielle will be attending Wilmington University in New Castle, Delaware where she will be a member of the softball team. Her major will be Elementary Education.
Samantha Gross
Samantha is a recent graduate of Glasgow High School in Newark, DE, where she was a four year member of the Varsity volleyball, basketball, and softball teams. She had the honor of being named Capitan, as well as being named to all-conference teams in all three sports, and was voted most athletic female of her high school class. She was named MVP her junior year, and Offensive Player of the Year her senior year on the softball team. Samantha volunteers with several organizations including, Special Olympics, the American Cancer Society, and the Middletown Senior Center. Samantha will be attending Delaware State University in the fall where she will major in Math Education.
Leanda Helms
Leanda is a recent graduate of Brandywine Heights High School in Topton, PA. While a student at Brandywine, she was a member of the National Honor Society, president of the Art Club, president of the Athletic Training Club, and a member of the Cascade Brigade (juggling club). Leanda was the starting catcher for the Brandywine Bullets varsity team four consecutive years and served as captain during her senior year. During her catching career, the Bullets were the Berks County champions for three straight years, the PIAA District III champions four years in a row and reached the PIAA, Class AA championship game in 2007 and 2009. Leanda earned Berks All-county status her sophomore through senior years. Leanda provided volunteer assistance to the Brandywine Girls Softball League, helping to enhance the skills of younger players, as well as assisting with coaches and player clinics. She also served as an assistant coach for a ten-and-under summer league team. Leanda will be attending Arcadia University this fall, where she will play softball and major in Graphic Design
Christina Leader
Christina is a 2010 graduate from Yorktown High School in Westchester County, NY. In addition to being on the Principals List and High Honor Roll all 4 years, she was vice president of her senior class, played soccer, basketball and softball, and participated in many clubs including the National Honor Society, SADD and VAASA. She has been head coach for a girl's basketball team for two years and has participated in many softball clinics teaching softball skills to the girls. Christina's favorite thing is to "give back" which is shown by the 800+ volunteer hours she has given to various sports related groups. Christina is going to study Physical Education, Health and Coaching at Springfield College in Massachusetts where she hopes to continue her volunteer work and leadership.
Amanda Lenarski
Amanda recently graduated from Ewing High School in Ewing, New Jersey with a 4.0 GPA. Throughout her four years of high school, Amanda played varsity soccer, basketball, and softball. Amanda served as captain of the varsity basketball and softball team her senior year. During high school, she participated in the Coffee for the Soul Club, National Honor Society, and Peer Leadership. Amanda is very involved in her church and has participated in many community service projects including mission trips to Savannah, Georgia and Fort Liberte, Haiti. Amanda received all conference Honorable Mention honors her junior year. Her senior year, she received all conference first team honors as well as all area second team. In addition, she was selected for the third team all South Jersey. Amanda was a league leader in doubles as well as a team leader in many categories. She will be attending Cedarville University in Ohio this fall where she will major in Christian Education/Youth Ministry and play softball.
Christine Lucido
Christine is a recent graduate of Walt Whitman H.S., Huntington Station, NY. She was a member of the National Honor Society; selected to the Walt Whitman's Principal's List and was a New York State Scholar Athlete. She is a recipient of the Suffolk County Gold Key Award for receiving 8 letters in three years, in field hockey, winter track and softball. Christine was a 4-year Varsity Softball player. She was selected to the Suffolk County Umpire Association's All-Tournament team, All-Division, All-County and in her senior year Captain of her school team. Christine will be attending Dominican College, Honors Program in the fall, majoring in Biology and playing softball.
Caitlin Palmieri
Caitlin Palmieri recently graduated from Arundel High School in Maryland. In addition to having the highest batting average in the county her sophmore and senior year, she played four years of varsity softball where she was a three time 1st Team All-County and All-Metro player. Caitlin has always tried to do whatever she can to make a difference in the lives of those who are less fortunate. She has been involved in helping at soup kitchens, providing gifts and food for families during the holidays along with donating her hair to locks of love. Caitlin will be attending Aiken Technical College in South Carolina in the fall of 2010 where she will major in business and play softball.
Kari Smith
Kari recently graduated from Franklin High School in Franklin, Massachusetts. Kari is a catcher and she has played softball since kindergarten, travel teams since age 10, and varsity all four years of high school. As a freshman on the team Kari received the MVP award; followed by the Impact Player of the Year in her sophomore year. As a senior Kari was honored with the captain title. Kari also enjoyed volunteering her time at a local Therapeutic Horsemanship program for Autistic children. During her senior year she maintained an honor roll average. Kari will attend/ play for Le Moyne College this fall and will major with a concentration in Business.
Nicole Watson
Nicole will be graduating from Newark Valley High School located in Newark Valley, NY this year. She has been the starting catcher for her varsity team for five years, of which three of those years she has been a captain. In her sophomore, junior and senior years, she was named M.V.P. Nicole received 1st team IAC conference all star those three years also. In her freshman year, she received 2nd team all star. This past year, she was the President of Student Council, and has been an active member since 9th grade. She was also part of the Interact Club, National Honor Society and was the senior class treasurer. Nicole will be attending the University of Rochester in the fall where she will play softball and major in Financial Economics.
Heidi Wilson
Heidi recently graduated from Cab Calloway School of the Arts in Wilmington, Delaware. She was a 5 year Varsity starter for Charter School of Wilmington, and voted Captain her junior and senior year. Heidi received All Conference 1st Team two years in a row, All State HM her junior year, and All State 2nd Team her senior year. In addition to making the Honor Roll all semesters and graduating with a 4.2 GPA, Heidi was a member of the National Honor Society and Best Buddies Club. Heidi will be attending Millersville University in the fall majoring in Mathematics Education and playing softball.
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So yesterday while at the market, my eye caught a glimpse of a small packet of mixed seafood that begged to be bought. I couldnt resist those cute octopus's & tiny prawns and indeed took the pack back home. The next day, which is today :) i decided to make delicious yet simple soup.
I dont think i've ever had octopus.
-1/4 kg of mixed seafood (Calamari, squid, octopus, prawn)
-6 tablespoons of olive oil.
-1 teaspoon of butter.
-1 small onion (Or 1/2 a big one) chopped well.
-2 cloves of garlic, chopped.
-2 cans of chopped tomatoes (each is 400grams)
-1 tablespoon of pesto.
-1 medium potato, grated
-1/2 cup of fresh mushrooms
-3 quarts of chicken stock (12 cups)
-Salt & pepper
-Toasted country bread to top off soup.
Add the olive oil & butter to a big pot and heat. Add the onions & garlic and saute until softened and slightly browned. Add the potatoes and keep cooking for 5 more minutes then add the mushrooms and cook for another 3 minutes. Pour the stock, canned tomatoes, pesto, and seafood. Sprinkle the salt & pepper and allow to simmer for 1 hour. Once ready, break the luscious toasted bread on top and enjoy.
NOW :) After making this soup. Me, Mama, and grama headed off to Dubai city of gold. This is one of Dubai oldest gold markets. Traditional merchandise is sold here such as jalabiyas (traditional female dresses), fabrics, and of course, Gold.


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Written by Ian Brownlee (The managing director of planning and development consultancy Masterplan Limited and a member of the Citizens Task Force on Land Utilisation)
The task force on land supply's consultation document should provide a factual starting point for a rational public discussion leading to realistic and achievable public policy objectives. Unfortunately, facts are not given priority and the process is likely to result in unachievable policy objectives. The most sensitive area and biggest driver for land is housing, and here the analysis has fundamental problems.
The demand for housing is derived from the government's 2030+ planning strategy, which took its figures from the Long Term Housing Strategy. Its figures largely came from the Housing Department's mechanisms for assessing eligibility for public housing. The assessment mechanism is unrealistic and unrelated to real housing needs as it grossly overestimates what is required. It also assumes that the only way to reduce the housing waiting list is through more housing rather than being more innovative.
While there is an undoubted need for a rational supply of serviced land for development, the land supply discussion fails when the facts are examined. However, given the entrenched nature of the process, and despite some questioning from the Legislative Council, this fundamental analysis has not been carried out. Problems arise because there is no definition of "affordability", while there is no examination of possible changes to policy and administrative measures to minimise development.
The urgent problem is to provide homes for those who are inadequately housed. This appears to be a massive problem, given the publicity surrounding those in subdivided apartments and caged dwellings. However, there are only about 120,000 households inadequately housed out of 2.51 million — around 5 per cent. The allocation system for public housing gives no priority to these people, instead placing them in the long queue. There is no reason why these people should be living in terrible conditions.
Top priority should be given to ensuring they are all properly housed. A task force should be established to ensure this is done within three years, to permanently remove the problem. The issue here is not the people, but the existence of inadequate housing. During the 1980s-era squatter clearance programmes, when a household moved to public housing, the squatter huts were removed.
So, today, the subdivided flats must be restored to their originally approved layout. The chairman of the task force, Stanley Wong Yuen-fai, observed during a recent visit to caged housing that some had been there for more than 50 years. He has to solve this problem by making it a priority.
The average waiting time for public rental housing is now more than 4½ years. But if only 120,000 households are inadequately housed, who are all the others on the waiting list? This is not a physical housing problem. It is an attempt to address a poorly defined affordability problem for the lower-income group (the lower 50 per cent) renting in the private market.
It is really a question of how much disposable income this group should have after paying for housing, and it is a social welfare issue, not a housing one. The criteria and process used by the Housing Department to define eligibility for public housing is completely unrelated to physical housing needs, and unrelated to whether sufficient public housing can be built.
Could leasing Zhuhai's Guishan Island help Hong Kong ease its land shortage?
It should therefore be resolved in a different way: all the households on the waiting list should be offered a "housing voucher" to subsidise their existing rental. The subsidy should be the same as the one provided through renting a public flat. Immediately, their disposable income would improve, the affordability problem would be resolved and there would be no need to wait for public housing. The problem is not clearly defined and ways to achieve the objectives, other than building more housing, have not even been considered. The same vetting process that puts people on the waiting list could determine their eligibility for a housing voucher.
The task force quotes one subsidised Home Ownership Scheme project from 2017, in which the 2,100 units offered were oversubscribed by almost 49 times. If there is to be a subsidised housing purchase scheme (and that is questionable), then the eligibility criteria should also be better focused on those most in need. The number of those eligible should be closer to the number of flats being produced.
Will Hong Kong's 'big debate' on land supply just be led by fat cats?
Increasing the supply of private housing will not reduce prices. Academic research has shown that, for more than 30 years, there has been no correlation between housing supply and prices. Irrespective of supply, or artificial measures to control demand, prices continue to rise. Hong Kong is an expensive place to live, and a household should anticipate paying 45–50 per cent of their total income for housing.
The task force is being unrealistic if it expects to make private housing more affordable merely by building more. It is also unrealistic if it expects to provide a greater opportunity for people to buy flats. The current controls on flat purchases by the Monetary Authority and stamp duty are the greatest limitations on young people's ability to buy flats. These institutional constraints need to be addressed quickly, rather than creating false expectations that an increase in private property supply will result in a reduction in prices.
Housing problems will persist as long as Hong Kong's haves ignore the have-nots
The task force also assumes that a larger floor area per household should be achieved to improve livability. This, plus a false assumption of lower plot ratios of development to improve livability, overestimates the need for land. Flat size itself is not an indication of better livability; better urban design and more public facilities are.
Hong Kong designers can get the best out of small flats. Comparisons of flat sizes with other high-rise cities facing the same issues as Hong Kong points to a need to be innovative and realistic. Most people will not be able to live in large flats in Hong Kong, but there is a need to ensure basic requirements.
There is no reason why the government could not specify a minimum flat size of 150–180 square feet, being self-contained with a bathroom and kitchen. Households have different requirements at different times, and a range of housing sizes is required to meet changing needs.
The task force will fail if it does not look closely at the underlying facts, and define terms and objectives. It must seek solutions other than land production. The relevant institutional and policy constraints should be carefully reconsidered before unnecessarily committing our seas and green areas to irreversible change.


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Class Procedures
Class Procedures
Print page one of this .pdf copy for your binder
Academic Integrity vs. Academic Dishonesty
B.E.N.: The Bauck Email Network
Binder Portfolios and Notetaking
Discipline Plan
Food and Drinks
Grades: Quarter and Semester
Hall Passes
Homework and Classwork
Hurricane Pride (Student of the Week award)
Lab Master (Lab award)
Laboratory Acitivites
Notebook Portfolios and Notetaking
Optional Assignments
Room Upkeep
Welcome to our class!
Instructor: L. Bauck, National Board Certified Teacher (AYA Science - Chemistry),
Center for Wellness and Medical Professions, Palm Harbor University High School
Courses: Advanced Placement Environmental Science (APES), Chemistry I H
Room number: 3-101
Phone: (727) 669-1131 ext. 1302
Web: www.kwanga.net
Email: email@example.com
Absent students have as many days as they are absent to make up the work missed. Students skipping class will receive a disciplinary referral.
If a student comes to campus late, after our class period, he or she must drop off work that was due that day or it will be considered late.
A.P. Environmental Science: This is taught as a college course. Assignment and lab report due dates are announced well in advance. If a student is absent on the day an assignment or report is due, the assignment should be delivered or emailed to the teacher that day. Students are encouraged to work ahead when possible, and they may turn in work early.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY vs. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Students at Palm Harbor University High School are expected to maintain the highest standard of academic and personal integrity. Integrity includes honesty, trustworthiness and reliability. Every student has the right to pursue an education free from the problems caused by any form of intellectual dishonesty. This section is intended to clearly communicate the expectations of our academic community. Violations will be handled in accordance with the discipline policy of PHUHS and may result in disciplinary or academic probation.
Any kind of cheating undermines our learning environment and violates trust. Please be honorable. Grades of zero and referrals-- the consequences-- mean less to me than the untrustworthy behavior.
- Students will clear desks of all materials except those needed to take the assessment.
- All electronics must be powered down and out of testing area (in the "Phone Condo" or charging at the lab tables).
- All book bags, purses, and other school items will be closed and out of testing view (placed on the lab tables).
- Cover sheets with no marking or writing on the paper may be used to cover answers as the student works.
- Students will keep their eyes on their own papers.
- Students will not be allowed out of their seats during testing sessions unless granted permission by the teacher.
- Students may not mark on desks etc. or doodle on their answer sheets when testing.
Student behaviors which set up ideal conditions for cheating during a test, quiz, or other assessment are considered to be "violations of test-taking policy." The following behaviors will be dealt with accordingly by the classroom teacher or administration:
- Having an electronic device during the test (cell phone, MP3/MP4 player, tablet, camera, etc.
- Attempting to use an electronic device during a test
- Looking on another student's paper
- Talking or any other communication during the test
- Any other violation of individual teachers' test-taking policies
Cheating/malpractice is defined as behaviors that result in, or may result in, a student gaining an unfair advantage over another student, and includes the following:
- Plagiarism – the representation of the ideas or work of another person as the student's own
- Students who have questions regarding whether or not something constitutes plagiarism have a responsibility to consult with the teacher prior to submitting the work/assignment.
- Collusion – the supporting of malpractice by another student, as allowing one's work to be copied or submitted for another
- Duplication of work – the presentation of the same work for different assignments
- Other - includes
- taking unauthorized materials into an exam, test, quiz or other assessment situation
- engaging in misconduct during an exam, test, quiz or any other assignment
- falsifying any records
- copying, paraphrasing, reusing or submitting another's work without acknowledging the source, including information from the Internet
- receiving or giving of any unauthorized assistance on any form of academic work
- unauthorized writing on desk or scrap paper prior to or during the test
- identical answers or passages on tests, reports, essays
- identical homework papers when the assignment is not specifically a group product
- Cheating does not level the playing field. Cheating may result in a student receiving the same or a better grade than students who have honestly earned the grade.
- Cheating misrepresents to parents, colleges and teachers a student's mastery of the subject.
- The time taken to monitor students for cheating causes a reduction in the time a teacher has to use for academic instruction.
- Students who are mature enough to attend high school at PHUHS will be committed to work for and accept the grades they earn.
Feel free to email anytime about our class. Sign
up to be a B.E.N. member and receive weekly email updates. Students on B.E.N. will receive periodic links to interesting articles about our subject.
Weekly updates are also accessible at http://kwanga.net/weekly-update.html , but other emails about article links, test scores, etc. will not be posted online.
Students need a binder to hold notes, assignments, and worksheets. Students will keep track of assignment grades on the APES binder log or Chem binder log.
Everyone needs to take notes on lecture-discussions. These "student notes" will be required for the binder. Students should work problems and write out key concepts in their own words.
A three-inch binder is recommended. Students are required to print notes from kwanga.net for each chapter/unit for their binders. When printed notes are used (what we call "lazy notes"), highlight during the discussion as directed: boldfaced/underlined vocabulary in blue, italicized supporting details in green. Student notes may be written in the margins or on the back of the printed notes.Student notes are required for each chapter. Notebook portfolios are required, a possible 60/60 grade at the end of each grading period. They are not available for "buyback/point redemption" (See Homework and Classwork section). Students who are unable to print may request copies ahead of time.
At least a three-inch binder is recommended. Binders are required for A.P.E.S. but turning them in for a grade each quarter is optional. Because the notes are extensive for A.P.E.S., students are required only to download, not print, notes from kwanga.net for each chapter/unit for their binders. Student notes are required for each chapter. Binders are submitted by students at the end of each grading period for a possible 30/30 grade. They are not available for "buyback/point redemption." (See Homework and Classwork section).
Students issued individual textbooks should cover them and bring them to class when told. Most of the time, they will be kept at home. If any class sets of textbooks are used, treat the books gently to minimize wear.
Detentions are almost always issued after a first verbal warning. Detentions can easily be avoided through cooperation. Detentions will be served if behaviors such as these are observed: moving out of assigned seat or area, working with a lab group other than your assigned group, talking when the teacher/speaker is talking. Detentions are held before or after school.
ELECTRONICSPersonal electronics are not to be used or in view during class activities unless necessary for an approved class activity. Electronic devices used in class will result in disciplinary consequences. During test taking, all electronic devices must be powered down and not in the students' possession so that the testing environment is not compromised. Phones are placed in the "Phone Condo" or can be charging on the lab tables.
FOOD AND DRINKSNo food will be kept or consumed in the classroom unless it is related to academic activities or medically necessary by documentation.
Only water in resealable plastic containers will be allowed. No open containers such as cans or cups will be allowed in the classroom seating area. If any beverages not fitting these criteria are brought to class, finish them before coming in or put them on the bookshelf.
The county grading scale will be followed:
Our course is 1 full credit, 1/2 credit each semester. Each semester is divided into two nine-week grading periods and a final exam. Quarters are 75% and the final exam is 25% of the semester grade. Grades are updated and uploaded weekly. There is no state EOC for Chemistry.
Students who fail first semester chemistry at any level will be dropped from the course, as they did not demonstrate the basic skills needed to move forward.
Students who pass first semester chemistry with a D but had a combination of D and F averages should consider dropping the course, as they have shown large gaps in necessary background knowledge.
Students in honors chemistry who earn a D first semester should move into regular chemistry at the semester break.
Semester grade calculations
A standard hall pass will be used. Only one student will leave the room at a time. There will be no passes issued during the first and last ten minutes of the period. Students have a limit of four student-requested hall passes during a grading period unless there is medical documentation for an exception.
It is important to keep up with the material covered in class. Students should review the material often. Students who need help should schedule an appointment before or after school. Office hours before school are 6:45-7:15 a.m. Monday-Friday. Office hours after school are 1:50-2:30 p.m. based on my availability. Please make an appointment in advance: I may be in a meeting or running errands on campus when you arrive unannounced. Students will sign in when they arrive for documentation purposes.
There will be homework assignments pertaining to each chapter, such as book work, article research, worksheets, mini-labs, etc. Homework is usually worth 10 or 20 points. Some homework is ungraded practice, which students check with the answer key and save in their binders. A due date will be announced and posted for all assignments.
Late work will be accepted one day late for half credit at most. Late work is NOT eligible for "buyback/point redemption" (see end of this section).
If an assignment is accidentally left at home on the day it is due, it will be accepted the next school day for full credit only if accompanied by a parent note or email verification. This "assignment amnesty" can be exercised only once per semester.
ESE, 504, or ELL students with assignment accommodations may ask for a one day extension of the due date as needed. Assignments with more than a week's notification of the due date are not eligible for an extension.
Criteria: loose leaf paper with no jagged edges, name on paper, legible writing, blue or black ink for writing, math work in pencil. Suggested paper heading in upper right-hand corner: STUDENT NAME, CLASS & PERIOD, DATE, TEACHER NAME.
Homework and classwork corrections ("buyback" or "point redemption"): Any student may correct mistakes and add information and turn the paper back in for redeeming half the points (a 30/40 can become a 35/40). Half-points will be rounded up (35/40 becomes a 37.5/40, which rounds to a 38/40). The deadline for this is one school day after papers are returned. If a student is absent, the deadline for this is one school day after the student receives the paper. Late work is NOT eligible for "buyback/point redemption."
HURRICANE PRIDE (Student of the Week award)
Each week one student per class period is chosen for the Hurricane Pride award. This can be won by participation, improvement, good grades, helping others, etc. The names are posted in our room and on my web site. Each winner receives a prize as well as a mini-certificate.
My web domain is updated weekly. Course information, lesson plans, student award winners, links for practice and enrichment, and assignment lists are posted. This is a valuable resource for parents and students.
LAB MASTER (Lab award)
After each lab, one student per class is chosen for the Lab Master award. Winners show exemplary lab performance and adherence to safety procedures. The names are posted in our room and on my web site. Each winner receives a prize as well as a personalized Erlenmeyer flask certificate.
Labs enrich the course content. All students are expected to follow laboratory rules and procedures. Failure to do so will result in a referral. Students must have a laboratory safety contract on file, signed by themselves and the parents/guardians, in order to participate and receive credit for labs.
Lab corrections ("buyback" or "point redemption"): Any student may correct mistakes and add information and turn the paper back in for redeeming half the points (a 30/40 can become a 35/40). The deadline for this is one school day after papers are returned. If a student is absent, the deadline for this is one school day after the student receives the paper. Late work is NOT eligible for "buyback/point redemption."
A.P. Environmental Science (APES) formal lab reports:
In addition to one-, two-, or multiple-day lab activities, there will be one or two "formal labs" (requiring a report) each grading period. The lab will be completed over multiple days, and the APES formal lab report format must be followed. Lab report due dates are announced well in advance. If a student is absent on the day a lab report is due, the report should be delivered or emailed to the teacher that day.
- three-ring binder (3" for chemistry, larger for A.P.E.S.)
- textbook
- loose leaf paper
- graph paper
- highlighters (especially blue and green)
- blue or black pens
- ruler
- pencils with erasers
- colored pencils
- markers
- scientific calculator
Please check the Wish List for supplies, and email me for current needs. We have some class supplies that students can use as needed.
We do not have extra credit in our class, but we do have optional assignments.
CHEMISTRY optional assignments:
1) 10 points: Test Corrections - Any student who corrects mistakes on a graded test will receive 10/10 as an optional assignment grade. We do this in class.
2) 10 points: Test Review - Students may complete the "test review" and turn it in to the teacher on or before the test date.
3) 20 points - Students may read TWO recent science articles and complete set guidelines. Sometimes this assignment is mandatory, such as during the first quarter.
4) 20 points – Students may read a Reading Counts book on a science topic and take the Reading Counts quiz. Their score will be converted to a 20-point grade. See Mrs. Titus in the library. Bauck's Science Reading Counts assignment sheet
A.P.E.S. optional assignments:
1) 10 points: Test Corrections - Any student who corrects mistakes on a graded multiple choice test will receive 10/10 as an optional assignment grade. We do this in class.
2) 10 points: RQ/TE - Students who complete selected textbook questions from each chapter correctly will receive a 10/10 grade.
3) 30 points: Binder - Students may submit a binder at the end of each grading period. (See the Binder portfolios and Notetaking section.)
I do not expect to have disciplinary problems such as those listed below. However, referrals will be given if the following behaviors such as these are observed:
- obscenity / sexual harassment
- defiance
- disruptive behavior
- deliberately unsafe lab procedures
- physical abuse
- taunting
- racial, ethnic or gender slurs
- threats
Depending on the offense, a verbal warning and detention may be given before a referral.
It is everyone's responsibility to keep the desk and lab areas clean (free of papers, dirt, markings, etc.). Students should make sure their area is clean when they arrive. If not, they should tell me immediately. We want our room looking as nice as possible.
Any student who is not physically in the classroom when the late bell rings is tardy. Students should be seated when the bell rings. The school and county policy will be followed.
- FIRST TARDY: verbal warning
- SECOND TARDY: 25-minute detention or work detail option; parent contacted
- THIRD TARDY: 40-min detention or work detail option; parent contacted;
- FOURTH TARDY and additional: tardy referral
Tardies start over every quarter. Absences accumulate throughout the semester.
Tests are worth 200 points. You will know when the test is so you have time to prepare. There are no test re-takes, so it is important that all students study for each test.
Students must finish the test within the class period unless ESE, 504, or ELL test accommodations are mandated. Accommodations are for time-and-a-half, and the test should be completed the same day. Students should make transportation arrangements ahead of time.
If you are absent on the day of a test, you
must take it upon returning. If you are absent the day before the test, you must take the test
Chemistry: There is usually a test after each chapter. A review sheet will be posted online and available before the test.
A.P.E.S.: There is usually a test after each unit or 2-3 chapters. Tests are given over two days: one day for multiple choice and one day for essays. The score on the multiple-choice test will be based on the number of questions answered correctly. Points will not be deducted for incorrect answers and no points will be awarded for unanswered questions. Essays are in the style of FRQs, which are free response questions from the AP exams and other sources. The multiple choice section is 60% of the total test score and the FRQ section is 40% of the total test score, which is how the AP exam is weighted.
Quizzes will be announced ahead of time as well. If we have any "pop quizzes," they are given as practice.


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A New Format for the WSIAT Reporter
In 2006 the WSIAT Reporter will become a free electronic publication available on the Internet. In this way the Reporter will reach a larger audience interested in workplace safety and insurance issues. This format represents part of a new direction by the Tribunal to manage information more strategically for the benefit of the WSIAT and its stakeholders. For example, in early 2006, all WSIAT decisions will be full text searchable for free on the website CANlii.org. The WSIAT Internet site will be reorganized so that information about the Tribunal will be more accessible. Readers of the electronic Reporter can expect increased functionality with the new format. The Tribunal encourages organizations to add the link to their Internet/Intranet sites. Users will be able to review the summaries of reported decisions and hyperlink to the full text.
The WSIAT Reporter was first published in 1988. Volume one included selected decisions from December 1985 to April 1986. In the Introduction, the Chair of the Tribunal, Ron Ellis, wrote that the "new reporter series will publish the major decisions, complete with indices and comprehensive headnotes…..it is these "top hits" of the year which will be presented in consolidated form in this new reporter series." Over the last 18 years the Reporter has provided readers interested in workplace safety and insurance issues with excellence in law reporting.
2005 marked the 20th Anniversary of the Tribunal and it is fitting to celebrate past achievements. Therefore, the last paper volume of the Reporter will include a history of the Reporter written by our Publication Counsel, Marvin Goldstein. This history reveals that the Reporter changed over the years to meet the needs of its subscribers and the new format will continue this tradition.
Should you want to receive notification of the publication of the new electronic reporter or ask questions about the new format please email the WSIAT at the following contact Alison Colvin, Director Information Services or email firstname.lastname@example.com


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Nicholas St. Johnstone
Nicholas St Johnston is a chartered surveyor (real estate specialist), working for the International Finance Corporation (the IFC, part of the World Bank Group) as a Senior Property Specialist. He spent nearly 30 years in Asia, initially with Hongkong Land, developing and managing shopping centers, and office and residential towers in most of the major emerging markets and key commercial cities in Asia.
Nicholas qualified for certification in 1984 in London. After 4 years in Hong Kong, he established Brooke Hillier Parker in Bangkok, planning the development of All Seasons Place. In 2001 he moved to Singapore as a co-founder of Pacific Star and acquired and managed several trophy commercial properties, and refurbished Wisma Atria on Orchard Road. He returned to Bangkok in 2004 and managed the luxury Gaysorn Plaza. In 2008 he joined Capital and Counties (CAPCO, UK PLC) and ran Prozone in Mumbai, building its first shopping center in Aurangabad. In 2009, he was seconded to Harvest Capital Partners in Hong Kong, focusing on the development of Walmart-anchored shopping centers in China.
For the last four years with the IFC, as a global resource, he has assessed investment opportunities in many African, as well as eastern European countries. He is an active member of the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the Royal Institution of Charter Surveyors (RICS).