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David Cameron uses new cabinet to build ties with Conservative right
Mayor of London Boris Johnson comes into cabinet as minister without portfolio
Tue, May 12, 2015, 01:00 Updated: Tue, May 12, 2015, 08:17
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Prime minister David Cameron poses for a photograph with newly-elected Conservative MPs in London. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images
British prime minister David Cameron has sought to build ties with the right wing of the Conservative Party as he prepares for the renegotiation of the UK's European Union membership by appointing some of their number to significant places in the Cabinet and other senior posts.
Crucially, he has brought mayor of London Boris Johnson into the cabinet, but without portfolio — which can be taken as a signal of the preferment that will come his way once his time in City Hall comes to an end in 2016.
However, in the meantime, it ensures that Johnson, ever popular with the Conservatives grassroots if less so among older Conservative MPs, will be bound by Cabinet collective responsibility rules.
In particular, Cameron's move — an illustration, perhaps, of the political dictum that friends should be kept close, but enemies closer – means that Johnson will face a speedy challenge if a Heathrow Airport Commission soon recommends a third runway there.
Chancellor George Osborne has secured advancement for many of his acolytes, including Matt Hancock, who joins the cabinet office and Greg Hands, who becomes the chief secretary to the treasury.
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Shapps's successor is Lord Andrew Feldman, while Essex MP Robert Halfon has been appointed as deputy chairman — a clear signal that the Conservatives are going to woo the working class vote that came to them during the Thatcher era.
In summary, Cameron, helped by the fact that he had extra spaces to fill since the Liberal Democrats are no longer needed to form a majority, has tried to soothe the Conservative right, but also to promote more women.
In some cases, he was able to achieve both ambitions at once, as illustrated by the appointment of the 43-year-old Priti Patel as employment minister, who will have the right to attend cabinet in place of Esther McVey, who lost her seat.
John Whittingdale, who was Margaret Thatcher's private secretary, becomes culture secretary — an appointment that caused consternation in the BBC given his vocal opposition in the past to the licence fee.
The Conservatives are furious with the BBC — which has to get its royal charter renewed next year – over its coverage of the election campaign, believing that it hindered the Tory campaign.
Whittingdale was judged to have had close links with Rupert Murdoch during the Leveson Inquiry, though some of the criticisms he voiced have been judged to be sound given the Crown Prosecution Service's failure in a number of high-profile cases.
During a celebration-filled meeting of the Conservatives' 1922 backbenchers committee, Cameron told them that the promises in the manifesto would be met, now that the Conservatives enjoyed a majority free from the need to compromise.
The election result will strengthen his hand in the negotiations to come with other European Union states about new membership terms for the UK: "We have got a mandate. It's going to be tough but we have a mandate."
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First Jim Gardner Retires, Now Another Long-time Philadelphia TV News Anchor is Leaving
Chris Coleman Published: December 8, 2022
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As those in and around Philadelphia prepare to watch 6ABC's Jim Gardner retire after decades of anchoring Action News, there's another big change coming to another big TV station in the region.
NBC10 reports Jim Rosenfield will be leaving the station to be closer to home in New York and to pursue new opportunities.
His last day at WCAU will be Friday, December 23rd.
Rosenfield has been with the station for nearly a decade and can be seen anchoring the 6 and 11 PM newscasts.
NBC10 anchor Jim Rosenfield - Photo: YouTube user NBC10 Philadelphia
NBC10 viewers have seen Jim cover the news with a steady hand at home and abroad; field anchoring breaking news from South Street to Paris; to exploring Pope Francis' early days growing up in Argentina.
Rosenfield said in a statement,
New York is calling me home. After nine years at NBC10, I am excited to explore new opportunities and return to the place where I grew up, and where my family looks forward to having me around the corner.
Prior to working at NBC10, Rosenfield worked at television stations in Washington, DC; New York City; Chicago; and Houston.
Where Are They Now? Looking Back at Philadelphia TV's Most Famous Anchors
From John Bolaris to Larry Mendte and from Lisa Thomas-Laurie to Renee Chenault-Fattah, Philadelphia's media landscape has been shaped by some of the nation's most iconic anchors (and reporters). But where are they now? We take a look back:
Do you remember these 17 legendary reporters and anchors from Channel 6 in Philadelphia?
Let's take a trip back in time and see how many of these reporters and anchors from Channel 6 that you still remember...
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"A highly intelligent and gratifying work to experience . . . idiomatic writing for the instruments in every section of the band."
Because of the fact that several of his friends in the band also had experience with battling mental illness, it was a special privilege for him to be able to conduct the TU Band at the premiere and NBA conference.
Towson University Symphonic Band Fall Concert, Towson University, MD. December 8, 2016.
National Band Association Regional Conference, Oxon Hill High School, MD. February 18, 2017.
Encore Wind Ensemble, Messiah United Methodist, Plymouth MN. April 8, 2018.
The spring is an exciting time of new beginnings and anticipation as we begin to see nature come alive again. The design of this piece is based on the 4 stages of a butterfly's life: beginning as an egg, hatching and growing as a caterpillar, retreating into a chrysalis, and finally emerging transformed and flying away. One can also make a comparison between those same 4 stages and the life of Christ, beginning when Mary became with child, then Jesus' birth and growth to perform his ministry, his crucifixion and death on the cross, and finally his resurrection from the dead before his ascension into heaven. The title Anagennao is Greek, and translates "born anew." This idea of rebirth is a central theme for Christianity; a "born again" Christian becomes a new person spiritually when they accept their new identity in Christ, and as a result, they are compelled to turn away from sin and evil in their life. Outside of a religious context, this process can be understood as continually striving to become the best possible version of ourselves, to which there is in reality no limit! In its purest sense, Anagennao is a piece about hope for a better future. Just as it would be wrong for a butterfly to stay a caterpillar forever, it is wrong for us to deny ourselves the opportunity to grow and change for the better, both as individuals and as a society. We should never lose hope in the pursuit of creating a better world for everyone.
Anagennao was commissioned in consortium by the Hunt Valley Wind Ensemble, Broadneck High School, and Patapsco High School.
Schmidt has written for piano, brass quintet, strings, winds, and percussion. During his time at Towson University he served as principle horn in the orchestra and the symphonic band.


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The Planning program curriculum is designed to be interdisciplinary, providing students with an opportunity to specialize in an area of interest while obtaining a solid background in planning theory and practice.
To earn the Master of Science in Planning (MSP) degree, students must complete 37 credits of core courses and an internship under the direct supervision of a professional planner. The internship seminar matches student interest with community partners. Students will also choose nine credits of concentration courses within one of our three areas, or may create their own independent concentration area. Choosing an area of concentration allows for greater student engagement with specialized faculty while providing an in-depth exploration of content, methods, and applications specific to a desired professional focus. Full-time planning students typically complete the program in two years.
Incoming MS Planning students may choose from four diverse concentration areas or may tailor a unique educational experience by creating their own area of concentration through consultation with the academic advisor. The area of concentration allows students to engage with specialized faculty and to focus their study on content, methods, and applications specific to their desired professional goals.
Environmental Planning: This concentration allows students to study the interactions between human and natural systems. Fundamentally, this concentration investigates how urban planning can reduce or increase the impacts cities have on natural resources and the environment through concepts such as sustainability, conservation and resilience. Students pursuing this concentration will develop expertise in current patterns of natural resource consumption, methodological approaches in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), conflict resolution in natural resources, and planning and design for climate resilience.
Urban Transportation Planning: Within the transportation concentration students explore issues and develop skills for building and maintaining sustainable urban transportation systems. We emphasize connections between transportation planning and safety, environmental and climate resilience, social equity, health and well-being, resource limitations, accessibility, and community impact. Through our emphasis on multi-modal planning (e.g. cars, public transit, pedestrians, bicyclists) and providing inclusive facilities and public spaces that are safe and comfortable for all users, this concentration teaches students to consider transportation planning in holistic, analytical, and innovative ways. This program of study will give students hands-on experience with practical transportation planning applications, including opportunities for original data collection, analysis, and plan making. Students will become familiar with the transportation planning profession at various urban scales and at the local, regional, state, and national levels. This concentration also provides students with opportunities to explore national and international best practices and to critically consider the implications of transformative/disruptive technologies, such as autonomous vehicles and transportation network companies, on existing planning, design, and urban growth considerations.
Real Estate and Urban Development: At Arizona, we strive to prepare students to do real estate and urban development in a sustainable and socially responsible manner. Those in this concentration will prepare for professional positions in public sector, non-profit, and private sector organizations focused on planning and executing land development and redevelopment projects. For example, students might go to work with a public redevelopment authority promoting urban revitalization and reinvestment, a non-profit community development organization promoting affordable housing, or a private development company building new or refurbishing housing or commercial projects. Students will deepen their knowledge and skills related to the development process and how to effectively manage the regulatory, social, and market forces that shape it.
Heritage Conservation: The Heritage Conservation concentration educates students in the preservation of the built environment as part of a comprehensive ethic of environmental, cultural, and economic sustainability. In this interdisciplinary concentration which is intended to balance theory and practice, research and outreach, students gain an awareness of the geographic, cultural technological, economic, and political factors that shape the built environment. They have an opportunity to become familiar with building traditions, cultural artifacts, sites, and cultural landscapes of prehistoric and historic groups who have defined the Greater Southwest. Students will gain an understanding of the language, concepts and tools of heritage conservation and historic preservation and will be able to survey, document and communicate information about cultural and historic resources.
Independent Concentration: The Independent Concentration focuses on areas of specialization identified by students who choose to work with faculty mentors to select courses that target individualized professional goals. Courses taken for the Independent Concentration must be pre-approved by the student's adviser.
MBA/MS Planning: The Planning program has partnered with the Eller College of Management to offer the option to earn both a Master of Business Administration degree and an MS Planning degree concurrently.
MRED/MS Planning: The School of Landscape Architecture and Planning has developed a curriculum that allows students to earn a Master of Real Estate Development degree and an MS Planning degree concurrently over the course of five semesters.
Accelerated Degree: University of Arizona undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Geography and Regional Development or Sustainable Built Environments may be able to earn an MS Planning degree through the Accelerated Master's Program.
Accelerated programs are available on a case by case basis for those students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Planning.
For additional information on admissions, please contact Program Coordinator Spencer Warmuth at warmuth@email.arizona.edu, or at 520-621-5443.


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Ben Proud wins European Short Course silver
Ben Proud won Great Britain's second medal of the 2017 European Short Course Championships with 50m Freestyle silver in Copenhagen.
Following on from Adam Peaty's 50m Breaststroke bronze on the opening night, Proud clocked a British record to reach the podium in Denmark.
Having already lowered his national marker to 20.70 in the semi finals, the Plymouth Leander swimmer clocked 20.66 in the final.
Only Russia's Vladimir Morozov could go faster than the English swimmer. He touched in a Championship record 20.31 to take top spot on the podium.
The result brings Proud his third major medal of the season having won 50m Fly gold and 50m Free bronze at the World Championships in Budapest earlier this year.
Peaty books spot in 100m Breaststroke final
Peaty was in action again on day three, securing his spot in the 100m Breaststroke final.
The Olympic champion set a PB and British record 56.24 to win his semi-final, progressing behind Russia's Kirill Prigoda.
Prigoda, who won silver in the 50m Breast, set a European record 56.02 to book lane four for tomorrow's final.
Jocelyn Ulyett was the only other English swimmer involved in the third finals session of the Championships.
The Loughborough University swimmer placed 13th overall in the 100m Breaststroke. Ulyett clocked 1:05.94 in the semis, having set a PB 1:05.77 in the morning heats.
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The Honky-Tonk Where the High Fashion Elite Celebrated in Dallas
Deb Doing Dallas
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Deb Doing Dallas | December 27, 2013 | 5:09am
Dallas loves an icon.
Our football team can't just be ours, it must the whole of America's, whether that means the whole of America loves those boys or hates them. A new arts structure cannot just quietly appear in Dallas. It must complete the largest contiguous district of its kind. The contents of the structures of these building are made more notable in their very notable homes. A symbol of quality isn't the same as quality, but you know what they say about chickens and eggs.
Dallas loves luxury.
I used to prefer to park at Barney's during its tenure at NorthPark Center. It was a parking lot that was easy to escape from, they sold a cosmetics brand I was loyal to and they would always offer me a glass of Champagne, even when I wasn't shopping. It was somehow so quiet in there and the lush carpet tricked you into thinking designer shoes were comfortable.
Dallas is competitive at hospitality.
When Dallas was hosting the Super Bowl XLV, the planning committee was concerned with only one thing -- hospitality. We would make up for our lack of oceans and mountains with warm meals, intimate parties and an abundance of ... everything. When those snowstorms hit, I remember overhearing a call from a Dallas concierge looking to borrow fur coats and winter wear for underprepared packers: "The spring lines are already in stores, we need the Dallas furs."
So even if Dallas, thanks to the "Merchant Prince" Stanley Marcus, hadn't so aptly embraced Coco Chanel in 1957 on behalf of the Neiman Marcus Award for Distinguished Service, surely in the modern age The House of Chanel and the Métier d'Art still would have found themselves here at some point.
Last week Chanel set up in Fair Park for their annual couture showcase and on this occasion a special screening of the Coco Chanel biopic The Return in the shadow of one of Dallas' most beloved icons, the Texas Star. There in our underrated art deco paradise, the glitterati of fashion media, supermodels of the most super persuasion and flat-out famous people would descend. But not without first flocking to our museums, our hotels, our restaurants and our barstools.
For anyone with a taste for fashion, last week was quite the game of hide and go seek. And from my view the invite-only list included quite a few more Dallasites then the rumors really gave credit for. Enough to get yourself to the right afterparties and bar lobbies if you were looking for a Chanel-fueled adventure on the outskirts of the decadence in Fair Park.
Anytime Dallas is chosen for events of this nature, I must admit I take some pleasure in seeing our city through the eyes of these well-coiffed visitors.
What recommendations would they heed? Where would they eat? What counts for Texas tokenism these days?
In a back and forth with a friend the night of the big show, we wondered where the fashionable flock, now entirely assembled, would land for last call.
"Well, we know they will start at Dolly Python. What would Gretchen Bell do?"
"Oh, well then they might end up at Double Wide?"
"But if they want a real dive, won't they end up at Ships? Or maybe be lured over to Lee Harvey's?"
"Oh, Texas Theatre?"
"But what do you want when you come to Texas?"
"Cowboys."
"Oh," I responded, "you guys, everyone will be at Round Up Saloon."
They were.
"And that was Alexa," said the karaoke host. He meant Alexa Chung, who had just finished singing Nelly's 2002 hit, "Hot In Here."
On the dance floor, New York Times best-selling fashion writer Derek Blasberg was surrounded by models, of whom the most strikingly beautiful in person may have been Georgia May Jagger, and young men eager to steal his attention. Chung, now on the floor, was copying the dance moves of music videos playing on screen while Giovanna Battaglia, editor of L'Uomo Vogue and contributing editor of W magazine, passed through the crowd with a tray of seemingly endless Jell-O shots. Decked in a "Don't Mess with Texas," T-shirt and fur coat, it should be noted.
Grazie for the shot, Ms. Battaglia.
Outside, a model who looked like a teenage Jessica Stam (it may have been Jessica Stam) let us bum a smoke. Insisting that one wasn't enough, she looked at us as travelers exclaiming, "No, really. Take two. Do you know how much cigarettes cost in Dallas? They cost $5. FIVE."
I don't know who she was, but she had a sweet Auburn bob and she took off her skirt and danced in her tights and a cropped green sweater. She danced and danced. She pulled her friends on the floor. She pulled models on the floor. She pulled editors on the floor. And then she let all of them pull her around because her body slid so easily across the hardwood floor of the Round-Up Saloon. And to be fair, it's the most slippery dance floor in town. It's made for a two-step. And she was having a lot of fun.
Erin Wasson was said to be hosting an even later afterparty. But Dallas gallery That That may have beat her to the punch rounding up a mixture of Dallas natives to entertain Hot Chip. All over town we danced with the beautiful people. We were the beautiful people.
The honor isn't overstated. That Chanel's Karl Lagerfeld chose Dallas for the 2013 Métier d'Art presentation is important for our ZIP code. Criticisms of the collection's cowboys and Indians stereotypes aren't unfounded, but Métier d'Art is thematic in nature and generally skews towards overstated and beautifully presented, um, stereotypes.
I am sure every city does, but it came as no surprise that Dallas loves Chanel. Dallas loves an icon. Dallas loves luxury. Dallas is competitive at hospitality.
But with an outsider magnifying glass of this magnitude pointed to our city, the most fun may have been to look through it yourself and just maybe seeing it through new, couture-colored glasses. Just like Stanley saw us.
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OK, it's an odd question in relationship to a home energy program but listen to find out how your hosts Duane Knickerbocker and Bill Small navigate some of the issues the industry is plagued with. How many times have you "felt" that what you were being told, or worse yet, being sold just didn't feel right? It happens in every industry and HVAC/SOLAR is no different. Trust is the most significant element of the process to confirm your investment. That's why when Duane speaks of a guaranteed return, he expects to see it in writing. When you do an energy retrofit to reduce your bill, what's that really mean? A "promise" of lower utility bills is easy to make. Putting that promise in writing as a guarantee takes a lot more confidence and knowledge to be able to commit to it. And would a commitment from a startup company or a commitment from a 30 year old company mean more to you? Easy call. There's so much more to what you'll learn in today's show but to get the tools to earn the commitment, give Brower Mechanical a call at 916-624-0808 or visit on line at www.gosmallsolar.com. Promise yourself you will!
December 3, 2017: Sniff, Sniff, Stink! What's that smell???
You turn the furnace on because there's finally a chill in the air and you're actually cold in the house. Then it comes, that burning stink pushing thru the heat ducts and in to your home. Ugh, that's awful! Don't worry, your hosts Duane Knickerbocker and Bill Small address what it is and why it's no big deal. And then, the conversation turns to the effects of these national disasters like hurricanes, floods and fires on your local utility. Yes, you are going to feel the impact in your pocketbook. Tune in to find out how and why and what you can do to minimize that impact with some very simple steps. The discussion then turns to how to best save on your home energy expense now that the year is coming to a close. The exclusive Clip Board Audit is the answer to begin the process of identifying your next step and the application of those findings to determine you greatest opportunity to both save and take advantage of rebates. Identifying what's best for you in your situation is the objective of every in-home analysis when you work with the professionals from Brower. For more information on how you can save on home energy call 916-624-0808 or visit on line at www.gosmallsolar.com.
November 26, 2017: Just like Goldilocks found, do you find your home feels "just right"?
Join your hosts, Duane Knickerbocker and Bill Small as they move the hot air around in a fashion that helps you say, it feels just right. The hot air in your home, that is, not the production studio! Today's show is about getting your home's heating and energy consumption "just right" for you and your family. Clearly, every home, every person, has what they would deem to be the ideal temperature inside but so often, the home cannot provide that temperature in every room 100% of the time. Today's show focuses on heating in the home with a discussion of the many options you have today to get it "just right". Gas, electric, even hybrid systems now give you the control to do what is best under the circumstances. When things go wrong, so many companies will say you need to replace your HVAC system but the reality is that if your system is less than 15 years old, it's likely a much less expensive repair vs a much more expensive replacement. It's always good to get a second opinion when it comes to a situation of repair vs replace. In many cases, the replacement is not necessary and there's still a good amount of time left with the existing equipment. This is the time of year these things really manifest themselves so don't let it happen without a good deal of input on your end, give Brower Mechanical a call today at 916-624-0808 or visit on line at www.gosmallsolar.com.
November 19, 2017: Is your house set to become an unwanted guest hotel for the holidays?
November 12, 2017: Smart people, dumb homes...learn how to start the education.
November 5, 2017: A change in time today... and time to change your home energy plan too!
So you got an extra hour of sleep today and you're fired up to listen to the show. Great! It's a good one. Your hosts, Duane Knickerbocker and Bill Small bring you a plethora of valuable talking points as we head into the new season with rain and cold and wind. Consider also, that the solar opportunity for the Federal rebate in 2018 is just about over so act now if that's a consideration. And speaking of solar, consideration has to be given to the quality of the install as rain approaches. It's imperative to be certain your installation doesn't leave your roof looking like Swiss Cheese and feeling like a waterfall when it rains. It's happened. So be prepared after that first rainfall to double check in your attic to be sure you're roof is sealed properly from the solar installation. How to do that? Listen up! Today's show also addresses the values of the various financing plans when you go solar and the savings yield once you're home is energy independent. Find out why it's better than any return you'll get on your 401K. Seriously! Like any successful operation, planning and systems to maximize that plan mean everything. Do you have an energy plan for your home? Goals for your expectations of energy usage? Learn more about that process right here. It's all happening during the Brower Home Power Hour every week. For more information, call 916-624-0808 or visit on line at www.gosmallsolar.com.
October 29, 2017: Do you have an energy vampire sucking the electricity out of your home?
It may be Halloween but that doesn't mean your home energy systems should have you scared to death. Listen today as your hosts, Duane Knickerbocker and Bill Small, dispel the myths of houses haunted by high energy and creatures in the attics that don't belong. Pardon the puns but it is Halloween and you should never be creeped out about the place you call home. Learn why less tricks and more treat is what you want if going solar is a consideration. Would you be spooked if you turned everything off in your home only to find that the electric meter was still running? How that could happen and does happen in most homes is covered in the ghastly discussion today. It's worth a whisper to share the story so tune in and enjoy!
For more information on how you can prevent ghosts from haunting your energy service, call Brower Mechanical at 916-624-0808 or reach out on line to www.gosmallsolar.com. They'll exorcise those demons right out of your place immediately!
October 22, 2017: There's a chill in the air but there shouldn't be in your house.
It's that time of year again when the weather begins to change, the chill is in the evening air, the leaves begin to turn to orange and yellow and brown hues and clearly , the season is about to change. Join Duane Knickerbocker and Bill Small as they lead you into the reality of home energy in the autumn. You want to keep that chill on the outside and the comfort of 72 degrees on the inside permanently. Do you know how many windows on average would need to be open in the house to keep the fresh air moving through? You'll be surprised at the answer in todays show. You'll also hear from a caller who has had his HVAC for 24 years and needs some solutions to his concerns. Brower to the rescue of course! Duct leaks? Yup. They all do. So what do you do to remedy that situation? You'll get the answers and so much more about home energy and small solar when you listen to the show this week. Just in time with the falling temperatures is the timing for a complete revitalization of your home's HVAC as well.
October 15, 2017: How best to spend your home's "anyway" money wisely.
Your hosts, Duane Knickerbocker and Bill Small know all too well from experience that too much can sometimes result in not enough. Take your HVAC for example. Just because your furnace is keeping the house warm, or your AC is keeping the house cool, having too much heating or cooling capacity could really be resulting in having not enough efficiency in the home. Some homes have had so many people repair or replace HVAC equipment that eventually, nobody really knows what's going on overall. That means it's really time to assess and evaluate your home's energy efficiency with a free clip board audit. Too many cooks in the kitchen usually results in a bad meal and the same can be said of too many techs in your home's heating and cooling systems. Consolidate! Just because you're going to be spending the money to heat or cool "anyway", doesn't mean you shouldn't put it to the most efficient work. What if you could replace aging home energy systems with no change in your overall monthly expense? You're going to spend that money "anyway", right? That's where the folk at Brower Mechanical come in. Make that monthly investment work harder for you and get you a positive result as opposed to just spending it "anyway".
You've had it with the old place. Drafty, damp and cold and your energy bills are through the roof. So move why don't ya? DON'T! You really don't have to. Listen as your hosts Duane Knickerbocker and Bill Small share the steps you can take to make your home the comfortable, efficient oasis it should be. Thru simple analysis like a Clip Board Audit, you can get your home back on track to meet the energy expectations you have, not what others think it should be. It's sure to save you money that would certainly have gone into the expense of a move and you'll get to enjoy the home as it was meant to be enjoyed. From rebates and a variety of savings options, to the possibility of solar and even a healthier living environment, Brower Mechanical will take you thru the various options available to you to be sure you're accomplishing the objectives you set. Don't enter the autumn season expecting high gas bills. Rest assured knowing you have a partner on your side to help you do what you need to do and the knowledge of how to take advantage of all the rebates and reductions in expense to make the investment a worthwhile one. Why wait?


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Guitarist Jason Richardson(formerly of Born of Osiris, All Shall Perish, and Chelsea Grin) discusses Toneforge!
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Most of you will probably relate to what I'm about to confess. Summer is by far my favourite season (that is not my confession), of which the biggest part is the December holiday. There is nothing quite like our South African sun, beaches and holiday destinations. During the last week of holiday I used to struggle to enjoy or appreciate the accomplished feeling of the year coming to an end and my loved ones close to me, because I knew it was almost over. This is a simple example of what can be taken away from us when we fail to live in the present.
Trying to think about what still has to be done or what is about to end, clouds our vision of what is currently happening. Nothing tangible really happens except in the present. By living in the moment all of your thoughts, intellect and emotions are focused on 'now'. How much more won't we see, feel and experience? Mark Van Doren said: "There is one thing we can do, and the happiest people are those who can do it to the limit of their ability. We can be completely present. We can be all here. We can give all our attention to the opportunity before us." By doing so, we can use that opportunity to the fullest.
Children enjoy the present; they neither live in the past nor the future. This seldom happens to us. It doesn't make sense to keep yesterday's piece of mango between your teeth because you enjoyed the fruit salad. It will only spoil the taste of today's ice cream. Let's learn from the children and enjoy today's miracles, because tomorrow will bring new excitement and opportunities.
Dream about the future and have goals, but allow the present moment to be.
Remember that living in the 'now' is the essence of working towards that future you dream about. You'll realize that when you give yourself the permission to live in the present without feeling guilty, the more you will learn and the better your quality of work will be.
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package e2e_node

import (
	"fmt"
	"os"
	"path/filepath"
	"time"

	"regexp"

	"k8s.io/api/core/v1"
	"k8s.io/apimachinery/pkg/api/resource"
	metav1 "k8s.io/apimachinery/pkg/apis/meta/v1"
	"k8s.io/apimachinery/pkg/util/uuid"
	"k8s.io/kubernetes/pkg/features"
	kubeletconfig "k8s.io/kubernetes/pkg/kubelet/apis/config"
	"k8s.io/kubernetes/test/e2e/framework"

	pluginapi "k8s.io/kubernetes/pkg/kubelet/apis/deviceplugin/v1beta1"
	dm "k8s.io/kubernetes/pkg/kubelet/cm/devicemanager"

	. "github.com/onsi/ginkgo"
	. "github.com/onsi/gomega"
)

const (
	// fake resource name
	resourceName                 = "fake.com/resource"
	resourceNameWithProbeSupport = "fake.com/resource2"
)

// Serial because the test restarts Kubelet
var _ = framework.KubeDescribe("Device Plugin [Feature:DevicePlugin][NodeFeature:DevicePlugin][Serial]", func() {
	f := framework.NewDefaultFramework("device-plugin-errors")
	testDevicePlugin(f, false, pluginapi.DevicePluginPath)
})

var _ = framework.KubeDescribe("Device Plugin [Feature:DevicePluginProbe][NodeFeature:DevicePluginProbe][Serial]", func() {
	f := framework.NewDefaultFramework("device-plugin-errors")
	testDevicePlugin(f, true, "/var/lib/kubelet/plugins/")
})

func testDevicePlugin(f *framework.Framework, enablePluginWatcher bool, pluginSockDir string) {
	Context("DevicePlugin", func() {
		By("Enabling support for Kubelet Plugins Watcher")
		tempSetCurrentKubeletConfig(f, func(initialConfig *kubeletconfig.KubeletConfiguration) {
			if initialConfig.FeatureGates == nil {
				initialConfig.FeatureGates = map[string]bool{}
			}
			initialConfig.FeatureGates[string(features.KubeletPluginsWatcher)] = enablePluginWatcher
			initialConfig.FeatureGates[string(features.KubeletPodResources)] = true
		})
		It("Verifies the Kubelet device plugin functionality.", func() {
			By("Start stub device plugin")
			// fake devices for e2e test
			devs := []*pluginapi.Device{
				{ID: "Dev-1", Health: pluginapi.Healthy},
				{ID: "Dev-2", Health: pluginapi.Healthy},
			}

			socketPath := pluginSockDir + "dp." + fmt.Sprintf("%d", time.Now().Unix())
			framework.Logf("socketPath %v", socketPath)

			dp1 := dm.NewDevicePluginStub(devs, socketPath, resourceName, false)
			dp1.SetAllocFunc(stubAllocFunc)
			err := dp1.Start()
			framework.ExpectNoError(err)

			By("Register resources")
			err = dp1.Register(pluginapi.KubeletSocket, resourceName, pluginSockDir)
			framework.ExpectNoError(err)

			By("Waiting for the resource exported by the stub device plugin to become available on the local node")
			devsLen := int64(len(devs))
			Eventually(func() bool {
				node, err := f.ClientSet.CoreV1().Nodes().Get(framework.TestContext.NodeName, metav1.GetOptions{})
				framework.ExpectNoError(err)
				return numberOfDevicesCapacity(node, resourceName) == devsLen &&
					numberOfDevicesAllocatable(node, resourceName) == devsLen
			}, 30*time.Second, framework.Poll).Should(BeTrue())

			By("Creating one pod on node with at least one fake-device")
			podRECMD := "devs=$(ls /tmp/ | egrep '^Dev-[0-9]+$') && echo stub devices: $devs"
			pod1 := f.PodClient().CreateSync(makeBusyboxPod(resourceName, podRECMD))
			deviceIDRE := "stub devices: (Dev-[0-9]+)"
			devId1 := parseLog(f, pod1.Name, pod1.Name, deviceIDRE)
			Expect(devId1).To(Not(Equal("")))

			podResources, err := getNodeDevices()
			Expect(err).To(BeNil())
			Expect(len(podResources.PodResources)).To(Equal(1))
			Expect(podResources.PodResources[0].Name).To(Equal(pod1.Name))
			Expect(podResources.PodResources[0].Namespace).To(Equal(pod1.Namespace))
			Expect(len(podResources.PodResources[0].Containers)).To(Equal(1))
			Expect(podResources.PodResources[0].Containers[0].Name).To(Equal(pod1.Spec.Containers[0].Name))
			Expect(len(podResources.PodResources[0].Containers[0].Devices)).To(Equal(1))
			Expect(podResources.PodResources[0].Containers[0].Devices[0].ResourceName).To(Equal(resourceName))
			Expect(len(podResources.PodResources[0].Containers[0].Devices[0].DeviceIds)).To(Equal(1))

			pod1, err = f.PodClient().Get(pod1.Name, metav1.GetOptions{})
			framework.ExpectNoError(err)

			ensurePodContainerRestart(f, pod1.Name, pod1.Name)

			By("Confirming that device assignment persists even after container restart")
			devIdAfterRestart := parseLog(f, pod1.Name, pod1.Name, deviceIDRE)
			Expect(devIdAfterRestart).To(Equal(devId1))

			restartTime := time.Now()
			By("Restarting Kubelet")
			restartKubelet()

			// We need to wait for node to be ready before re-registering stub device plugin.
			// Otherwise, Kubelet DeviceManager may remove the re-registered sockets after it starts.
			By("Wait for node is ready")
			Eventually(func() bool {
				node, err := f.ClientSet.CoreV1().Nodes().Get(framework.TestContext.NodeName, metav1.GetOptions{})
				framework.ExpectNoError(err)
				for _, cond := range node.Status.Conditions {
					if cond.Type == v1.NodeReady && cond.Status == v1.ConditionTrue && cond.LastHeartbeatTime.After(restartTime) {
						return true
					}
				}
				return false
			}, 5*time.Minute, framework.Poll).Should(BeTrue())

			By("Re-Register resources")
			dp1 = dm.NewDevicePluginStub(devs, socketPath, resourceName, false)
			dp1.SetAllocFunc(stubAllocFunc)
			err = dp1.Start()
			framework.ExpectNoError(err)

			err = dp1.Register(pluginapi.KubeletSocket, resourceName, pluginSockDir)
			framework.ExpectNoError(err)

			ensurePodContainerRestart(f, pod1.Name, pod1.Name)
			By("Confirming that after a kubelet restart, fake-device assignement is kept")
			devIdRestart1 := parseLog(f, pod1.Name, pod1.Name, deviceIDRE)
			Expect(devIdRestart1).To(Equal(devId1))

			By("Waiting for resource to become available on the local node after re-registration")
			Eventually(func() bool {
				node, err := f.ClientSet.CoreV1().Nodes().Get(framework.TestContext.NodeName, metav1.GetOptions{})
				framework.ExpectNoError(err)
				return numberOfDevicesCapacity(node, resourceName) == devsLen &&
					numberOfDevicesAllocatable(node, resourceName) == devsLen
			}, 30*time.Second, framework.Poll).Should(BeTrue())

			By("Creating another pod")
			pod2 := f.PodClient().CreateSync(makeBusyboxPod(resourceName, podRECMD))

			By("Checking that pod got a different fake device")
			devId2 := parseLog(f, pod2.Name, pod2.Name, deviceIDRE)

			Expect(devId1).To(Not(Equal(devId2)))

			By("Deleting device plugin.")
			err = dp1.Stop()
			framework.ExpectNoError(err)

			By("Waiting for stub device plugin to become unhealthy on the local node")
			Eventually(func() int64 {
				node, err := f.ClientSet.CoreV1().Nodes().Get(framework.TestContext.NodeName, metav1.GetOptions{})
				framework.ExpectNoError(err)
				return numberOfDevicesAllocatable(node, resourceName)
			}, 30*time.Second, framework.Poll).Should(Equal(int64(0)))

			By("Checking that scheduled pods can continue to run even after we delete device plugin.")
			ensurePodContainerRestart(f, pod1.Name, pod1.Name)
			devIdRestart1 = parseLog(f, pod1.Name, pod1.Name, deviceIDRE)
			Expect(devIdRestart1).To(Equal(devId1))

			ensurePodContainerRestart(f, pod2.Name, pod2.Name)
			devIdRestart2 := parseLog(f, pod2.Name, pod2.Name, deviceIDRE)
			Expect(devIdRestart2).To(Equal(devId2))

			By("Re-register resources")
			dp1 = dm.NewDevicePluginStub(devs, socketPath, resourceName, false)
			dp1.SetAllocFunc(stubAllocFunc)
			err = dp1.Start()
			framework.ExpectNoError(err)

			err = dp1.Register(pluginapi.KubeletSocket, resourceName, pluginSockDir)
			framework.ExpectNoError(err)

			By("Waiting for the resource exported by the stub device plugin to become healthy on the local node")
			Eventually(func() int64 {
				node, err := f.ClientSet.CoreV1().Nodes().Get(framework.TestContext.NodeName, metav1.GetOptions{})
				framework.ExpectNoError(err)
				return numberOfDevicesAllocatable(node, resourceName)
			}, 30*time.Second, framework.Poll).Should(Equal(devsLen))

			By("Deleting device plugin again.")
			err = dp1.Stop()
			framework.ExpectNoError(err)

			By("Waiting for stub device plugin to become unavailable on the local node")
			Eventually(func() bool {
				node, err := f.ClientSet.CoreV1().Nodes().Get(framework.TestContext.NodeName, metav1.GetOptions{})
				framework.ExpectNoError(err)
				return numberOfDevicesCapacity(node, resourceName) <= 0
			}, 10*time.Minute, framework.Poll).Should(BeTrue())

			// Cleanup
			f.PodClient().DeleteSync(pod1.Name, &metav1.DeleteOptions{}, framework.DefaultPodDeletionTimeout)
			f.PodClient().DeleteSync(pod2.Name, &metav1.DeleteOptions{}, framework.DefaultPodDeletionTimeout)
		})
	})
}

// makeBusyboxPod returns a simple Pod spec with a busybox container
// that requests resourceName and runs the specified command.
func makeBusyboxPod(resourceName, cmd string) *v1.Pod {
	podName := "device-plugin-test-" + string(uuid.NewUUID())
	rl := v1.ResourceList{v1.ResourceName(resourceName): *resource.NewQuantity(1, resource.DecimalSI)}

	return &v1.Pod{
		ObjectMeta: metav1.ObjectMeta{Name: podName},
		Spec: v1.PodSpec{
			RestartPolicy: v1.RestartPolicyAlways,
			Containers: []v1.Container{{
				Image: busyboxImage,
				Name:  podName,
				// Runs the specified command in the test pod.
				Command: []string{"sh", "-c", cmd},
				Resources: v1.ResourceRequirements{
					Limits:   rl,
					Requests: rl,
				},
			}},
		},
	}
}

// ensurePodContainerRestart confirms that pod container has restarted at least once
func ensurePodContainerRestart(f *framework.Framework, podName string, contName string) {
	var initialCount int32
	var currentCount int32
	p, err := f.PodClient().Get(podName, metav1.GetOptions{})
	if err != nil || len(p.Status.ContainerStatuses) < 1 {
		framework.Failf("ensurePodContainerRestart failed for pod %q: %v", podName, err)
	}
	initialCount = p.Status.ContainerStatuses[0].RestartCount
	Eventually(func() bool {
		p, err = f.PodClient().Get(podName, metav1.GetOptions{})
		if err != nil || len(p.Status.ContainerStatuses) < 1 {
			return false
		}
		currentCount = p.Status.ContainerStatuses[0].RestartCount
		framework.Logf("initial %v, current %v", initialCount, currentCount)
		return currentCount > initialCount
	}, 5*time.Minute, framework.Poll).Should(BeTrue())
}

// parseLog returns the matching string for the specified regular expression parsed from the container logs.
func parseLog(f *framework.Framework, podName string, contName string, re string) string {
	logs, err := framework.GetPodLogs(f.ClientSet, f.Namespace.Name, podName, contName)
	if err != nil {
		framework.Failf("GetPodLogs for pod %q failed: %v", podName, err)
	}

	framework.Logf("got pod logs: %v", logs)
	regex := regexp.MustCompile(re)
	matches := regex.FindStringSubmatch(logs)
	if len(matches) < 2 {
		return ""
	}

	return matches[1]
}

// numberOfDevicesCapacity returns the number of devices of resourceName advertised by a node capacity
func numberOfDevicesCapacity(node *v1.Node, resourceName string) int64 {
	val, ok := node.Status.Capacity[v1.ResourceName(resourceName)]
	if !ok {
		return 0
	}

	return val.Value()
}

// numberOfDevicesAllocatable returns the number of devices of resourceName advertised by a node allocatable
func numberOfDevicesAllocatable(node *v1.Node, resourceName string) int64 {
	val, ok := node.Status.Allocatable[v1.ResourceName(resourceName)]
	if !ok {
		return 0
	}

	return val.Value()
}

// stubAllocFunc will pass to stub device plugin
func stubAllocFunc(r *pluginapi.AllocateRequest, devs map[string]pluginapi.Device) (*pluginapi.AllocateResponse, error) {
	var responses pluginapi.AllocateResponse
	for _, req := range r.ContainerRequests {
		response := &pluginapi.ContainerAllocateResponse{}
		for _, requestID := range req.DevicesIDs {
			dev, ok := devs[requestID]
			if !ok {
				return nil, fmt.Errorf("invalid allocation request with non-existing device %s", requestID)
			}

			if dev.Health != pluginapi.Healthy {
				return nil, fmt.Errorf("invalid allocation request with unhealthy device: %s", requestID)
			}

			// create fake device file
			fpath := filepath.Join("/tmp", dev.ID)

			// clean first
			os.RemoveAll(fpath)
			f, err := os.Create(fpath)
			if err != nil && !os.IsExist(err) {
				return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to create fake device file: %s", err)
			}

			f.Close()

			response.Mounts = append(response.Mounts, &pluginapi.Mount{
				ContainerPath: fpath,
				HostPath:      fpath,
			})
		}
		responses.ContainerResponses = append(responses.ContainerResponses, response)
	}

	return &responses, nil
}

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In looking back over the past four (4) years in the developing solar industry there have been many players and Sooth Sayers that have come and gone. I read a good collection of thought the other day from Mr. Bob Hargreaves of BB&K...great words. That we are really establishing a "Middle East of Renewable Energy in our backyard..." well put Bob and it helps bring things into a realistic perspective. What I sincerely hope it does not bring is the turmoil that the similarity might create. A map of "first" approved solar / utility scale projects is below: this map shows territorial potential though if we develop this way I guarantee turmoil. I guarantee that all of the positive musings connected to a "Renewable Middle East" will be dashed by continued Utility monopolistic energy dominance, transmission faults and true bureaucratic trait. Building large builds large problems. Centralizing the solar potential centralizes our region as a target for concentrated rate increases by those dominant Utilities to offset infrastructure rehabilitation and help them grow a bureaucracy. There is no community in bureaucracy. There is less of everything and more cost to get there. Solar photovoltaic potential was, is and will always be a "decentralized" answer. Distributed generation is the actualization of solar generation potential over a territory and the natural, intelligent way to convert and supply current to a increasingly demanding community. The map above is a nice example of the folly of a few...the map below: is the visual that allows us to see the nature of the solar potential available freely to all that live in the region...and what is available to be generated by and give direct benefit to, the majority who occupy that space. The more solar radiation captured and used by the majority is naturally the status quo....it is the state in which the majority is naturally determined to live.


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Recent experimental findings in psychology and neuroscience have established that the principles of repetition (rehearsal) and similarity (cue-dependence) govern the recall process for episodic memories. The author uses these principles as the building blocks in developing a formal model of memory. He then applies the model to an economic setting, by addressing the issue of how one should time a sequence of informative events, in order to manipulate the memories that a forgetful agent will eventually have. He shows that the spacing of events is crucial for what agents will remember and he characterizes the spacing properties of optimal profiles. The theoretical results apply to a wide range of social and economic applications, including political campaigns, news management prior to IPOs, marketing for new products, employee-performance evaluations and public opinion formation.


Something wonderful this way comes—and that is Dutch makeup guru Ellis Faas' color collection. Launched last year overseas, Faas' liquid-only line just landed stateside at Bergdorf Goodman in New York.
You've worked with top designers and photographers. What inspired you to become a makeup artist?
Initially I wanted to become a photographer, so I did a course at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. One theme of the assignments was "narcissism" so I did a huge project where I used myself as a model and wore different makeup in every picture. I fell in love with the flexibility of makeup and enrolled in a school for makeup artistry. I haven't stopped since.
What made you want to create your own line of cosmetics?
It was quite an egotistical reason, to be honest! What I missed as a woman who uses makeup in daily life (as opposed to me as a makeup artist) was a practical way to carry it around. My handbag was always one big mess, with tons of products in various shapes and sizes. So I came up with a solution that provided me with what I wanted: a canister (the Ellis Holder) that holds up to eight of our formulas, which are each encapsulated in a slim, bullet-like pen. So I just made what I wanted, but I believe that I'm not the only one who can benefit, because I once read a survey that women usually spend more time looking for a certain product in their purse than it takes to apply it!
What differentiates your brand from other brands?
Every product is liquid (except for the powder, because I haven't found a liquid solution for that yet). I really like liquid products because they become one with the face much easier than non-liquid products. For example, unlike powder eye shadows that can fall on your cheeks during the day, liquid shadow stays longer. It may take awhile for people to get used to the liquid texture, but I think they will with time. In the 1950s, mascara used to come in a little block that you had to spit on in order to make it liquid. And before automatic eyeliner, you always had to use a sharpener. I think that the same sort of development will happen for liquid eye shadow.
Ellis Faas' liquid-to-powder eyeliner is featured in the February 2010 issue of ELLE magazine. Click here to purchase your copy!


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Indian Law Bulletins Updated 8/12
We have scoured the web. Here are some of the latest materials related to Indian Law. Find all of the latest updates at narf.org/nill/bulletins/
Federal Courts Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/federal/2020.html
Eglise Baptiste Bethanie de Ft. Lauderdale, Inc. v. Seminole Tribe of Florida (Tribal Sovereign Immunity)
Cadet v. Snoqualmie Casino (Tribal Sovereign Immunity)
Zurich American Insurance Company v. McPaul (Tribal Court Jurisdiction)
Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (Fiduciary Duty)
Singer v. Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation (Navajo-Hopi Settlement Act)
Lafley v. Adams (Tribal Sovereign Immunity)
State Courts Bulletin
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/state/2020.html
Julio A. v. State of Alaska (Indian Child Welfare Act)
Klein v. Wisconsin Department of Revenue (Indian Taxation; Sovereign Immunity)
U.S. Legislation - 116th Congress Bulletin
https://narf.org/nill/bulletins/legislation/116_uslegislation.html
H.R.7948 - To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the collection and availability of health data with respect to Indian Tribes, and for other purposes.
H.R.7973 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to improve access by Indian Tribes to support from the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support program (E-rate) of the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes.
S.4498 - A bill to amend Public Law 106-511 to reauthorize the Navajo electrification demonstration program, and for other purposes.
S.4510 - A bill to establish a Native American language resource center.
Law Review & Bar Journal Bulletin (contact us if you need help finding a copy of an article)
https://www.narf.org/nill/bulletins/lawreviews/2020.html
Waiving historic resource laws at the southern border.
How to say sorry: Fulfilling the United States' trust obligation to Native Hawaiians by using the Canons of Construction to interpret the Apology Resolution.
Colonizing history: Rice v. Cayetano and the fight for Native Hawaiian self-determination.
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The federal government gives Native students an inadequate education and gets away with it
BIA opens cold case office in Albuquerque
How Native tribes started winning at the Supreme Court
Navajo Nation president asks for leniency for federal death row inmate
To' Kee Skuy' Soo Ney-Wo-Chek' Progress Report - Year 1 of Study on M.M.I.W. in Northern California
Federal agency sets guidelines for reopening Native American schools
Chuck Hoskin: New Cherokee language department connects us to who we are as a people
Sioux checkpoints aim to block bikers from crossing tribal land
National Native organizations issue joint statement on U.S. Census Bureau Change to 2020 Census Operations
Po'pay's Rebellion, also known as the Pueblo Revolt of 1680
Pop culture artists team with educators for Native lessons
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Profiling student characteristics is a necessary task in designing programmes of education and one that is more necessary but more complex for distance study involving mature students. Various ways have been used to group individuals based on their demographic but, although these have provided useful tags, it can be questioned whether these have value when considering the needs and expectations of mixed age students studying the same course.
This paper examines the generational distinctiveness of working students commencing a postgraduate course drawing upon research conducted into their use of time. It reports the main findings in respect of three generations of student - Generation W (baby boomers), Generation X and Generation Y. It examines their lifestyle, work, technology and study; and contrasts the weekly time use of Generation X and Generation Y students.
It concludes that whilst generational differences are evident these are not so significant as to require a bias toward one age group over another. The critical factor is the formative experience of each person that shapes their approach to work, life and study. It is this shift in the student characteristic and their attendant lifestyle which is significant, but often unrecognised by course designers.
Keywords: Diversity, Generational Profiling, Working Students, Work-Life Balance, Time Use, Study Design.
The conventional definition of a generation is accepted as being the number of years between the birth of an individual and the birth of their own children. Within the context of a family line this is understandable but within a wider societal context it has minimal relevance. The start and end of any generation will change between families and vary year by year depending on life expectancy and socio-economic circumstances. In the latter respect the average length of a conventional generation varied between twenty and thirty years during the last century. This inability to designate a standard time to generations of society has lead to a much looser set of soubriquets based on shared experiences. The last century saw generations referred to as lost, silent, boomer, millennial and net amongst others.
Although these tags are useful as shorthand to place individuals within a historical context, it is less clear that they are beneficial for designing courses of study. Where value may be gained is when individuals share similar ages, backgrounds and experience. This is the case when students pass through an education system as a successive linear sequence but this standard progression is generally not found within groups of mature distance learners. Their ages may transcend across generations and within an international context the events that characterise a generation in Europe or North America may be very different those that define a generation in China, Asia or Africa.
Consequently this paper examines the three generations currently within the workforce. For this purpose Generation W refers to students of the baby boomer generation born in the years 1946 – 1964; Generation X to those born 1965 – 1979 and Generation Y to those born 1980 – 1994.
The data referred to in this paper was collected from an intake of 705 working students commencing a postgraduate conversion course in 2008 (McNeill, 2010). The primary research focused on their time use established from a 24 hour diary kept for one week during their first module. The diary specifically asked students to record their time under the ten codes shown in the appendix. Of these three were directed at course related activity; two at their employment; four were focused on non-work activity; and one covered time spent resting. 363 students completed and submitted a diary (51.5 %). Associated with this was a pre-course questionnaire that surveyed students to provide background details and a profile of the group as a whole. 506 students (71.8 %) completed the questionnaire. Students were also invited to complete an end of module questionnaire to establish their feelings about their actual use of time and to provide them with an opportunity to give further feedback on their time use and/or to identify any specific problems they had experienced. 261 students completed the post-module survey (37.0 %).
The times given in the following are the total hours for the diary week unless otherwise stated.
The average age of students joining the course was 28.6 ranging from 21.4 to 61.5. This placed the average age on the cusp between Generation X and Generation Y with 3 % falling within Generation W; 39 % in Generation X and 58 % in Generation Y. Similar proportions completed the diary and two questionnaires. The majority of Generation W students were male and from locations outside the UK. For both Generations X and Y over 80 % were from the UK and divided 2 to 1 between male and female.
One question on the pre-course survey asked about method of learning and Generation W students mostly classed themselves as activists and reflectors. In contrast both Generation X and Y classed themselves as mainly theorists followed by pragmatists but with Generation X showing least preference for activist whereas Generation Y were least inclined to choose reflector.
All generations indicated equal use of Internet surfing to discover new knowledge. Generation W demonstrate a greater inclination to use a library or reference books whereas they were less inclined to use knowledgeable friends and family. Across the generations this is reversed with Generation Y most likely to approach friends or family and least inclined to use reference materials. This suggests that formative habits stay with students and that technology shapes the way in which Generation Y approach discovery.
The domestic circumstances of the generations broadly follow what might be expected for their respective ages. The majority of students live with a spouse or partner but the proportion of Generation W is considerably higher than Generation X who in turn are higher than Generation Y. More Generation X indicate they live alone with over a third of Generation Y indicating they live at home with parents. This translates into the time given to domestic duties with diaries indicating Generation Y averaging the least at 13.3 hours, Generation X at 17.5 hours and Generation W at 22.6 hours. On balance Generation W are more domestically oriented than Generation Y.
This diversity is also exhibited in respect of the intensity of social activity. Almost two-thirds of Generation Y indicates regular social activity and this proportion reduces to one half for Generation X and one third for Generation W. In contrast Generation W indicate a significantly higher proportion of students engaged in infrequent activity whereas the proportion of Generation Y engaging in non-stop activity is substantially greater than either Generation W or X. Overall though Generation X and Y recorded similar diary times for social activity (10.5 and 11.6 hours respectively) compared with 5.6 hours for Generation W. Generation Y are more social that Generation W, but in contrast Generation W recorded slightly more diary time against leisure activity (15.1 hours) than Generations X and Y who were similar at 12.5 and 13.1 hours respectively. There was no significant difference between the generations in respect of rest (average 58.5 hours) although there was variation in when this time was taken.
All students were employed within the real estate or construction sectors and their work frequently required travel during the working day to attend meetings, site visits etc. In respect of their normal working week there was little significant difference between the generations who collectively averaged a diary time of 38.6 hours. Generation Y recorded the higher average working time with Generation X and W recording the least although these generations indicated the higher overtime hours.
In respect of travel both Generation X and Y recorded similar weekly travel times at 8.5 and 8.4 hours respectively. In contrast Generation W recorded an average of 6.1 hours suggesting a more established presence closer to the workplace coupled with reduced work related non-commuting travel.
Very few of the students surveyed did not have a computer at home. Over 70 % of Generations W and X had their own computer but 20 % had to share a family computer. In contrast over 80 % of Generation Y had their own computer and did not have to share. In the workplace over 85 % had their own computer with only some Generation W students having to share. This latter point resulted from 20 % of Generation W only using a computer for less than 20 % of their work compared to 7 % or less of Generations X and Y although these generations did include individuals who made zero use. Generally all generations used a computer for 60-80 % of their work.
In respect of access to internet / email all students could connect either at home or at work. In fact the majority could access from both locations although this was significantly higher for Generations X and Y at around 85 % contrasted with Generation W at 60 %. It was notable that a quarter of Generation W could only get connected at work. The data revealed that generally all generations were spending 1-10 hours per week online from home but that this ranged up to 15+ hours for Generations X and Y. A similar set of results were also seen for online time at work. From both locations the commonest type of online activities for all generations was to send or receive emails, look up information / references or to engage in online banking. Generations X and Y made marginally greater use for online shopping but the most visible difference was in social networking.
60 % of Generation Y engaged in social networking activities contrasted with 37 % of Generation X and 3 % of Generation W. Two-thirds of Generation W recorded no social networking activity compared with half of Generation X. In contrast just 17 % of Generation Y made no use of social networks at all. Of the sites used Facebook was most accessed by Generations X and Y and U-Tube by Generation Y. Chat rooms were most popular with Generation W.
The mobile phone is ubiquitous but even so 28 % of Generation X indicated they did not use one or did not make use of one every day. This compared with 38 % of Generation W and 9 % of Generation Y that used a phone but not every day. Overall all three generations stated they mostly used their phone for 30-60 minutes each day. However, 82.4 % of Generation Y used their phone for between 20 and 120 minutes in contrast to 62 % of Generations W and X who used theirs for a similar length of time. In respect of text messages Generation Y sent and received the most averaging 7.3 and 7.5 respectively. This contrasted with 4.2 / 4.5 for Generation X and 2.3 / 2.9 for Generation W.
In relation to other devices few students of any generation owned a Personal Digital Assistant with 30 % of Generation W indicating ownership in contrast to 8 % and 5 % of Generations X and Y respectively. The situation in respect of MP3 player / iPod reversed this with 60 % of Generation W indicating they did not own a player compared with 52 % of Generation X and just 31 % of Generation Y. 40 % of Generations W and Y and 34 % of Generation X did not use theirs every day but of those that did 26 % of Generation Y indicated use of up to 2 hours per day compared with 13 % of Generation X.
Although Generation W was less inclined to use technology for social purposes they recorded greater time on the course Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) at 4.4 hours per week in contrast to Generation X who averaged 3.6 hours and Generation Y who averaged 3.2 hours. It is interesting that despite their lower average times both Generation X and Y considered they had mostly participated in full. This may be interpreted as the younger generations displaying a faster cognitive ability than the older generation.
The barrier for Generation W's participation in the VLE was mainly falling behind schedule (50 %) whereas this was only a problem for 25 % of Generation X and 17 % of Generation Y. Counter to this almost 30 % of Generation Y did not participate in online discussions if they considered everything necessary had already been said, whereas this was only the case for 17 % of Generation X and none of Generation W.
In terms of their specific participation all generations showed similarity with around 50 % indicating they had fully engaged by posting, reading and replying to messages. Around 20 % stated they had read and posted replies and a further 20 % indicated they had posted and read messages but made no replies. Very few of any generation were prepared to admit to not reading or posting at all.
At the outset of the course, and before any study had been attempted, most students anticipated they would give 7-10 hours per week to their studies. This, however, varied between the generations with 64 % of Generation W anticipating 4-14 hours compared with 87 % of Generation Y and 80 % of Generation X. More of Generation W (28 %) anticipated spending longer than 14 hours per week in comparison with Generation X (14 %) or Generation Y (4 %). This general trend was also evident within the diaries with Generation W averaging the higher study time at 15.1 hours per week compared with Generations X and Y who were similar at 12.5 and 13.1 hours respectively. When re-questioned after the module Generation W still indicated the intention of giving the greater number of hours to their studies with 100 % indicating 7-18 hours. 91 % of Generation X indicated giving 4-18 hours with 88 % of Generation Y indicating a lower range of 4-14 hours.
Time pressures existed for all generations with demands from work greatest for 37 % of both Generations X and Y and study demands greatest for Generation W (23 %). Demand from study reduced for Generation X (17 %) and further still for Generation Y (12 %). A similar reduction across the generations was seen for domestic time pressures with 23 % of Generation W citing this but only 18 % of Generation X and 12 % of Generation Y recording this as a pressure. This trend, however, reversed for social demands with Generation W experiencing the least pressure (0 %) compared with Generation X (14 %) and Generation Y (18 %). Recognition of these as pressures on their study time was confirmed with 19 % of Generation Y acknowledging that they needed to reduce their social activity and 25 % of Generation W identifying a need to reduce their domestic time. All generations identified a need to make better use of gaps in work to complete study although this was greatest amongst Generations X and Y. All generations made a similar plea for mobile learning opportunities to make better use of travelling dead time.
One final contrast can be made in the time that students spent on administrative activities associated with their studies. Overall students averaged 2.8 hours per week but Generation W was marginally higher at 3.2 hours in contrast to Generations X and Y who were similar at 2.8 and 2.7 hours respectively.
The average times across the students in this research suggest that each spends 47.6 hours per week working or travelling; 42.4 hours engaged in domestic, social, leisure or Internet activity; 19.3 hours studying and 58.7 hours resting. As a general statement of the broad division of time it is perfectly acceptable but not all students are the same and in practice the time that each can commit to work, social and domestic activity will vary. Some students do not work five days per week. Some students have hectic social lives whereas others do not and the same applies to domestic duties. Students indicate varying sizes of social circle and weekly tasks such as shopping, childcare etc.
The message is that mature students cannot be reduced to one single stereotypical person as it is the blend of their life activities that determines their available study time. The students considered here are working and the critical factor for them is how their job impacts on when and where they are able to study. In this regard employment is a significant barrier and one that is immoveable as, for the majority, career development and a sustained income are their priority and main motivation. This is reflected in the results above and it is of interest to see whether there are differences between the generations in when they are committing time to different activities.
Figure 1 shows the ebb and flow of time given to each of the diary codes for weekdays and weekends. These are charted for Generations X and Y but omit Generation W due to the relatively low number of diaries returned for this group. Overall the differences between Generation X and Generation Y are minimal with each chart bearing substantial similarity.
During the week Generation X are more inclined to study during the day, although this may be due to part-time employment that enables this. Evening study is the norm with both generations completing this between 7pm and midnight. Due to their relatively less demanding domestic situation Generation Y spend more of their evenings in social activity than Generation X.
The similarities are equally pronounced for the weekend charts with very little to differentiate between the two generations. Perhaps to compensate for their weekday socialising Generation Y may be perceived to give marginally more time to study at weekends which for both generations is accomplished during the 5-6 hours either side of 4pm.
This paper provides only a brief insight into the time use of distance learning students, but what is evident is that there are more similarities than divergences between generations. There is certainly evidence that Generation Y does favour social networks and mobile technology but this is only to be expected due to their more recent life experience. It would not, however, be sensible to focus exclusively on their learning needs to the exclusion of the other generations. There has to be incremental change in the style and provision of study that accommodates the needs and expectations of all students. If this means maintaining low tech solutions to suit the older student then so be it as technology is only part of the mix and should not be the overriding consideration.
The issues identified here emphasise that it is only natural for the younger generations to be involved in a gradual progression through the lifecycle. Many of the older Generation W students have grown up in the 1960s, completed their first degree in the 1970s, had their families in the 1980s, developed their career in the 1990s and are now looking towards retirement. In contrast most Generation X students are at least one stage behind and many Generation Y students may only just be completing their initial education and first degree. The younger students, and Generation Y in particular, are in a period of rapid transition as they move from dependent to independent living. Within the students considered here it is clear that many enjoy a relatively care-free existence within the parental environment whereas others have moved into partnerships that require increased responsibility, and still more have made the full transition to autonomous family units. These shifts may be presumed to be linked to Generations W, X and Y but the evidence from this study is that this is not necessarily so. There are Generation W students that are extremely youthful in their outlook and embrace high-tech solutions, and at the same time there are Generation Y students who resist technology and exhibit attitudes more mature than their age would suggest.
The critical factor is the formative experience of each person that shapes their approach to work, life and study. It is this shift in the student characteristic and their attendant lifestyle which is significant, but often unrecognised, and requires greater attention by designers of distance studies. Similarly, if there is a decline in the cognitive abilities of students from the older generations this need to be acknowledged but blended with drawing out their greater life experience. It is not sufficient to assume that older students are incapable as it is equally likely that they simply do not have the time to familiarise themselves to the same extent as their younger counterparts.
Overall, the results presented in this paper highlight that there is little value in using averages to identify the characteristics of students from any particular generation. In consequence it is not unreasonable to anticipate that a similar debate in 15 years time comparing Generations X and Y with Generation Z will, as now, identify as much convergence as divergence.
McNeill, W.N. (2010). The Time-Use of Distance Learners: A Study of International Postgraduate Students Engaged in Professional Career Development. Doctoral Thesis, University of London, UK: Institute of Education.
Thanks are due to all the College of Estate Management students who engaged with the research and shared their experience of juggling their time for study around busy working, domestic and social lives.
Time engaged in studies at home or at work including all productive time such as thinking, reading reference papers / textbooks, answering quizzes etc - but excluding time spent on the VLE.
Time engaged in reading and posting messages to the VLE, accessing and reading study materials, researching on the Internet for learning activities, emailing etc - but excluding answering quizzes.
Time engaged in organising and managing studies including all non-productive time such as printing materials, filing information, sorting out IT problems, sorting out admin matters etc.
Time engaged in paid employment between arriving for work and leaving at the end of the day – including meal breaks and overtime.
Time spent travelling before, during and after work but excluding time spent travelling for other purposes such as socialising or leisure.
Time engaged in normal domestic activity within the home – personal ablutions, childcare, cooking, eating meals, washing up, shopping, washing, ironing, cleaning, DIY, decorating, maintenance etc.
Time engaged in social activity with family and friends outside the home – eating meals, going to the pub, club or cinema, voluntary work, youth clubs, councils, professional meetings, weddings etc.
Time engaged in specific sports, hobbies or interests – playing or watching sports, model making, gardening, walking, watching TV etc, as well as time taken for holidays.
Time spent on the Internet – emailing, online banking, online shopping, general surfing the net, social networking, multimedia sites, audio downloading etc.
Time spent asleep at night or resting during the day.


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While ego surfing[?] the web for obsolete vv.carleton.ca links, I stumbled across this page which fingers me for possible involvement in a Scientology investment scam. Eep!
No, that was not this Neil Fraser. I despise Scientology and wouldn't touch them with a bargepole. And I certainly wouldn't invest over 1.5 million dollars with them. Sheesh!
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After like 10 years of school, Dr. Kim has finally finished School!! In a big graduation, Estella walked across the stage and received her final diploma. PRAISE JESUS. She will not be the richest girl in the whole world and probably be my sugar mama until I die (fingers crossed).
Went out last night with my small group ♡♡ so funnnnn. Movie was awesome and I love hanging out with this great group!
Work Bridal Shower: Congratulations Libby!
We had a gorgeous bridal shower at work last Thursday for my coworker and old college roommate ❤ It was incredibly girlie, shabby chic and fun ❤ Another reason why I'm so blessed to be working in my office at UCLA.
I got this beautiful green orchid as a houseqarming present and it really brightened the coffee table up. ♡♡ Spring/Summer are here and I'm obsessed with flowers!!
Happy Friday before Memorial Day Weekend!
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I have the BEST bridesmaids in the entire world. They threw the most amazing bash for me!! Every single detail was GORGEOUS and incredibly thoughtful. They not only were super crafty, but the decor style of the event was classic ❤ I'm so grateful to those girls!
My roomie/BM took 60+ pictures from the day, so here are just some fun ones for you to see.
Friday Night, Markel and I watched a Mad Men marathon and just hung out at home. We ate leftovers and just did what we haven't been able to do: RELAX!
Sunday, Markel and I got to sleep in and slowly get ready for a big bbq birthday bash ❤ Our friends came over, got to see our new place, and Markel was able to use his new GRILL~~~ his most prize possession at the moment.
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