UPDATE: On the evening of April 12, Sen. Marsh said he is shelving the PREP Act for this session.
The PREP Act changed again last week.
Having lost track of how many versions there are, one thing is clear: Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) is working hard to collaborate with education groups in Montgomery to get the bill into a form that they will support.
Insiders say this level of collaboration is unusual. And refreshing.
This is the version that was provided to me on Thursday, April 7.
This is the version that the AASB said they support.
This is the version that the Alabama State Department of Education's (ALSDE) Coordinator of Educator Effectiveness said mirrors what the ALSDE now requires.
This is the version that Alabama Teacher of the Year Jennifer Brown says she still does not support.
This version is expected to be considered on the floor of the Senate some time this week.
This version appropriates $18 million total for three incentive and reward programs, though it's unclear where that money has been appropriated in the version of Education Trust Fund budget being considered in the Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Tuesday morning.
Forget what you thought you knew about the PREP Act. Start reading.
Student achievement – Academic performance based on standards-based measures that are valid, rigorous, and comparable across classrooms of similar content, levels, and status as a state assessed or nonstate assessed subject.
Student growth – The change in achievement for an individual student between two or more points in time as approved by the State Board of Education.
Before the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year, the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) must develop and implement a method for measuring achievement and growth to make sure "teachers are evaluated according to the impact they have on student achievement and student growth in the classroom or school".
Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, all nontenured teachers will be evaluated annually while tenured teachers must be evaluated at least every other year.
If a tenured teacher receives a rating of "ineffective", that teacher must be evaluated to two consecutive annual evaluations immediately thereafter and a if to consecutive ratings of ineffective are received, the tenured teacher can be subject to personnel action.
A default evaluation system, developed by the ALSDE, will be the evaluation system used by local school districts unless a school district has developed and obtained approval from the ALSDE to use their own model.
A local district can "revise or adapt policies" within that default system as long as it is consistent with the law.
If a local school district proposes to evaluate teachers by a method other than what the ALSDE develops, the ALSDE must approve that method. The ALSDE then has 30 days to deny a local district's local proposal. If the ALSDE doesn't deny it within 30 days, it is automatically approved.
Student achievement and student growth must count for 25% of the total year-end teacher evaluation scores.
Achievement and growth must be calculated from a standardized assessment. The ALSDE must choose a method of measuring student achievement before October 1, 2016.
Currently, the state-adopted standardized test is the ACT Aspire for grades three through eight and again in tenth grade, and the ACT with writing for the eleventh grade.
Unless the ALSDE adopts a different standardized test measure, AND unless the district receives a waiver from administering the ACT Aspire and/or the ACT, results from the ACT Aspire and/or the ACT must be used.
Other measures can be used, but districts must first obtain approval from the ALSDE to use them. Those other measures can be ones developed at the local level, standardized benchmark assessments used in the district, or student learning objectives.
Whatever the state-approved test is for that district, those results must count for half of that calculation.
For nonstate assessed subjects, student achievement and growth will be based on student learning objectives from the ALSDE-developed list of options for local districts to use.
Three years of achievement and growth data will be used in a teacher's evaluation. If three years of data aren't available, the evaluation will be based on all available achievement and growth data for the teacher.
Two observations per school year, with one conducted by the school principal, assistant principal, or whomever they designate. The total amount of time spent observing a teacher during a school year must be at least 60 minutes. Evaluators must have "a full understanding of the evaluation system and its expectations for teachers and evaluators".
Based on year-end evaluation scores, each teacher will receive an effectiveness rating: Ineffective, Developing, Effective, and Exemplary. Until the ALSDE defines each level, each school district can "establish and implement temporary definitions for each level".
Teacher effectiveness ratings will be published on the ALSDE's web site. Those ratings will be aggregated at the state level.
School districts that do not "promptly comply" with the requirement to "collect and publicly report on its website school report cards for all schools" will be required to publicly report teacher effectiveness ratings for the district, aggregated at the district level.
Teachers rated "developing" or "ineffective" must be provided professional development aligned with his or her annual evaluation. The ALSDE must reimburse a school district a maximum of $500 per teacher after being provided certification of the number of teachers who received one of those ratings.
The bill requires local districts to offer professional development to teachers targeted to the needs of each teacher based on the teacher's evaluation.
Evaluations for principals and assistant principals will include "multiple fair, transparent, timely, rigorous, and valid standards of quality leadership and performance".
A minimum of 25% of the total year-end evaluation score for principals and assistant principals must be based on achievement and growth for students in their school.
Nonprobationary status (also referred to as tenure) is not available for support personnel hired for the first time to a position in a school or school district after January 1, 2017.
Teachers hired after January 1, 2017, must be employed for five consecutive years prior to earning tenure. A teacher must earn a rating of effective or exemplary for the final three years of that five-year period in order to earn tenure.
Teachers hired after January 1, 2017, will, after earning tenure, be evaluated every other year, unless the teacher receives a rating of developing or ineffective. If that happens, the teacher will be evaluated annually for the next two years. If that teacher earns two consecutive ratings of ineffective, the board could order mandatory intensive professional development, revoke the teacher's tenure, or fire the teacher.
If tenure is revoked, a teacher can attain tenure again after earning three consecutive ratings of effective or exemplary.
A total of $5 million will be put into the Alabama Teacher Recruitment Fund. Any money leftover will be returned to the Education Trust Fund.
A teacher who works in any of the following schools is eligible for an initial bonus of up to $1,000 before the beginning of the next school year if the local board and State Superintendent of Education approve it. An additional $1,000 can be provided at the beginning of the second and third year.
A school unable to provide adequate staff due to its location.
If not a new teacher, has received a minimum rating of effective on the most recent evaluation.
A total of $3 million will be appropriated for the Alabama Teacher Mentor Program. The purpose of the program is to provide new teachers a mentor and to pay that mentor for that service. Mentor teachers can be paid up to $1,000 per year for serving as a mentor.
Mentors will be recommended by the school's principal and must have at least five years of teaching experience.
This committee will advise the legislature on various aspects of education policy. The committee will consist of, among others, nine K-12 teachers (each state board of education member will appoint one teacher) and two K-12 principals (appointed by the state board of education).
Initial terms will be staggered (one- and two-year terms), but ultimately terms will be three years.
Appointments will be made after December 1, 2016, and the first organizational meeting must be held by February 1, 2017. The committee must meet at least twice per year and can meet more often if a majority of the members decide.
The Legislative Performance Recognition Program, originally created in 2012, has not yet been funded.
This bill appropriates $10 million for school districts that have achievement results in the top 10% in the state or improve their letter grade (from the A-F grading system not yet implemented) by one grade.
The A-F grading system, created in 2012 but not yet implemented, must be implemented not later than September 1, 2016.
I'm not so sure how "refreshing" it is to have Del Marsh and his merry band of ideologues scrambling to get something he and his can pass here at the eleventh hour. Considering this politician particularly and politics in general, I'm seeing a last-minute maneuver when it's crystal clear a politician and his staffers/backers have been caught cooking up a half-baked scheme without first inviting educators who've been in the trenches to the table back before the session when things could have been perhaps ironed out.
I use 'perhaps' in a very optimistic way, however. I doubt anything Del Marsh and his crowd does in education policy is done in a spirit of listening to educators and reading the scholarship around teaching and learning. They are hardshell ideologues who also seem to be acting out some sort of revanchist revenge fantasy against AEA.
Instead, well before the session Team Marsh/BCA presumably turned to the usual suspects, including I suppose some "Teach for Awhile" sorts who've leveraged a few years into policy-making positions and various operatives for different education "reform' groups, for their help. And I'd be willing to bet that each and every one involved is making more than the average educator. I'm guessing several, if not all, have had respectable raises in recent years – although perhaps not to the level of Sen. Marsh's Chief of Staff.
That this politician and his crowd has a long and undisputable record of pouring it to educators also seems rather clear to me. In fact, he and his actually double-crossed the AASB that he's now collaborating with on the 'Flex Bill' morphed into the so-called "Accountability" Act in 2013. The ALSDE was also hosed in 2013 after collaborating with Sen. Marsh. I'm not sure when Dr. Kirkemier arrrived in Montgomery. I expect that Tommy Bice's departure may have left some opportunities for what might be viewed as "selective collaboration" over at the ALSDE.
And how in blue blazes these self-professed "conservatives" feel it necessary to again rush something through, especially something relying on sketchy science and duplicative of what the ALSDE is already doing, remains a mystery to me. As for the money this "Longitudinal Data Center" mess will cost, I trust certain lobbyists have clients already lined up if and when that separate bill passes. Neoliberal education policy in general has been a boon to more than a few profiteers but in performativity is where the serious money is present.
Again, this is your blog to write in any way that suits you. Language of "refreshing" and "collaboration" is I suppose a good way to keep those who can write checks to a non-profit from being troubled by tone or similar concerns. That's probably why so many non-profit efforts, in or out of the journalism mix, often try to play nice and tend to avoid confronting power as directly as would suit many rabble rousers and skeptics. I firmly place myself in that category as a fan of critical pedagogy's critique.
I'm not so sure how "refreshing" it is to have Del Marsh and his merry band of ideologues scrambling to get something he and his can pass here at the eleventh hour. Considering this politician particularly and politics in general, I'm seeing a last-minute maneuver when it's crystal clear a politician and his staffers/backers have been caught cooking up a half-baked scheme without first inviting educators who've been in the trenches to the table back before the session when things could have been perhaps ironed out.
I use 'perhaps' in a very optimistic way, however. I doubt anything Del Marsh and his crowd does in education policy is done in a spirit of listening to educators and reading the scholarship around teaching and learning. They are hardshell ideologues who also seem to be acting out some sort of revanchist revenge fantasy against AEA.
That this politician and his crowd has a long and undisputable record of pouring it to educators also seems rather clear to me. In fact, he and his actually double-crossed the AASB that he's now collaborating with on the 'Flex Bill' morphed into the so-called "Accountability" Act in 2013. The ALSDE was also hosed in 2013 after collaborating with Sen. Marsh. I'm not sure when Dr. Kirkemier arrrived in Montgomery. I expect that Tommy Bice's departure may have left some opportunities for what might be viewed as "selective collaboration" over at the ALSDE.
Again, this is your blog to write in any way that suits you. Language of "refreshing" and "collaboration" is I suppose a good way to keep those who can write checks to a non-profit from being troubled by tone or similar concerns. That's probably why so many non-profit efforts, in or out of the journalism mix, often try to play nice and tend to avoid confronting power as directly as would suit many rabble rousers and skeptics. I firmly place myself in that category as a fan of critical pedagogy's critique.


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In this bonus clip from Hip Hop Squares, DC swings by Joe Budden and Cyn Santana's square with a puppet resembling Migos member Takeoff. The two of them go back and forth reenacting the awkward interview that almost turned into a fight at the 2017 BET Awards. "You were not on "Bad & Bougie," Joe says to the puppet. "You're not on the remix, you're not on the extended version. You're not on sh*t." Of course, Charlamagne Tha God couldn't resist an opportunity to poke fun at Joe's ninja look that day. "I guarantee if Joe had that outfit on that day, he'd have fought."
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Dancing With the Stars Season 11, Episode 1 RECAP!!!
By Hoosier Farm Babe September 22, 2010
I seriously heart Dancing With the Stars (DWTS)!! I've been watching it since Season 1 and always find a "star" or two to cheer on and vote for. One of my all-time favorites is Mario Lopez (although he was robbed from the mirrorball trophy (by NFLer Emmitt Smith!)
Anyways, I thought it would be fun to start a weekly blog every Wednesday about the results from the Tuesday show. Who was cut, if I agree and my favorite dance and couple of the week! Let's start out with some quick introductions, shall we?
A disclaimer .... this post is a bit lengthy! They won't be this long in future DWTS posts!
Brandy, singer and actress
Partnered with Maksim Chmerkovskiy
First dance Viennese Waltz
Elimination: SAFE
Brandy was def a standout on Monday. She has grace, great lines and alot of potential to go far in the competition. She didn't really do much to make me a fan, it will be fun to watch her do some of the more upbeat dances.
Bristol Palin, daughter of former Vice-President candidate Sarah Palin and public advocate for teen pregnancy
Partnered with Mark Ballas
First dance: Cha-cha
I loved Bristol and Mark's cha-cha and the whole hommage to her mother and then stripping off the suit to that sexy red dress. One can only imagine what her mother REALLY thought of that dance. Mark is an amazing choreographer, always one of my favorites. Bristol is extremely shy, you can tell - but she's not terrible. One to watch. She will likely excel in the slower, more romantic dances.
Florence Henderson, TV mom on The Brady Bunch
Partnered with Corky Ballas
Florence is 76 years old, the oldest competitor by a long shot. But her attitude and enthusiasm is that of a much younger woman. She is super-fun and sassy and you can tell she is having a great time. I LOVE HER and I hope she goes far in this competiton.
David Hasselhof, actor (Baywatch and Knight Rider) and singer
Partnered with Kym Johnson
Elimination: ELIMINATED
ABC has been super-publizing "The Hof" on Dancing with the Stars and he did NOT deliver. His performance was over-confident and painful to watch (as evidenced in the photo below!). Apparently the producers of the show were surprised he was voted off first, not me .... he was terrible - it was the right time for him to GO!
Kurt Warner, former NFL quarterback for the St. Louis Rams and Arizona Cardinals
Partnered with Anna Trebunskaya
First dance: Vienna Waltz
Many NFL greats have graced the DWTS dancefloor, including Jerry Rice, Warren Sap, Emmitt Smith and Jason Taylor. But Kurt is the very first quarterback. And right out of the gate, he is one of my favorites. He is a class-act all the way. And P.S. he has seven children .... holy smoke! I loved his Waltz and I can't wait to see his booty shake in the sexy Latin dances!
Rick Fox, former NBA LA Lakers player
Partnered with Cheryl Burke
First dance: Viennese Waltz
Rick Fox is 6'7 and most likely the tallest man to compete in DWTS. His height is an obstacle for him and his partner Cheryl in the Waltz. But he is one good-looking dude, so you know the ladies will be voting for him! I prefer Kurt in this competition, but Rick will likely go far. We shall see as the two superstar athletes duke it out!
Michael Bolton, singer
Partnered with Chelsie Hightower
I think most people assumed that Bolton would be natural talented on the dancefloor. We were sooo wrong. Mr. Bolton is a little bit awkward and I can imagine it will be worse when he gets to the Latin dances. My predication is that next week will be his last in the competition.
Audrina Padridge, The Hills hottie
Partnered with Tony Dovolani
Audrina was the first one to compete on Monday and her cha-cha was not bad, but her twisting and shaking seemed disconnected. She is a beautiful girl and she is built to be a dancer, but I wonder if she can pull it all together. I also wonder if she has enough of a fan base to help pull her along. My prediction is that she makes it a couple more rounds and then goes home.
Mike "The Situation" - The Jersey Shore reality show
Partnered with Karina Smirnoff
The Situation only had five days to compete (because he was finishing up filming for The Jersey Shore) while the other celebrities had two weeks, so already The Situation is behind. His cha-cha was sub-par and the judges scored him quite low as a result. I do however, think that with a bit more training, he could be really fun to watch. I hope he sticks around, honestly.
Jennifer Grey, actress (Baby from Dirty Dancing)
Partnered with Derek Hough
While it's been well over 20 years, Baby has still got it! She was at the top of the leaderboard on Monday and it was well-deserved! She is amazing and definitely one of my favorites! I can't wait to watch her in the coming weeks!
Margaret Cho - comedian
Partnered with Louis Van Amstel
Margaret tried to add some humor to her Viennese Waltz and it didn't come off quite as well as I'm sure she hoped. The funny thing about it is that she can actually dance, she doesn't need to cover it up with silly stunts like she did with the silly butterfly wings. I'm not sure of her fan base, so I fear she may leave the competition in the next couple weeks.
Kyle Massey - Disney's Cory in the House star
Partnered with Lacey Schwimmer
Wow! This young pup came out with guns blazing! I never would've picked Kyle to be such an enthusiastic dancer. He was so fun to watch and the crowd at DWTS was definitely into it! I have a feeling he will make it into the final four!
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Whitney @ Life's a Highway September 23, 2010 at 9:59 AM
ok, I'll admit it... i don't watch DWTS (gasp!) but everyone talks about it and now I can breeze through your posts and be able to at least have a clue as to what's happening! Thanks!
Katie @ On the Banks of Squaw Creek September 23, 2010 at 12:05 PM
I didn't watch (have some seasons) but we love Kurt Warner in Iowa!!! (He is an Iowan, after all!) If he were to win, he'd be the 2nd Iowan to win! (of course, our favorite girl, Shawn!!!)
Ott, A. September 23, 2010 at 1:11 PM
Love DWTS. Although Ott, E likes Chuck so some Mondays we fight over who gets to watch their show and who only gets to watch during the commercial breaks. I think I'm cheering for Jennifer Grey this season!
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I just can't wait for Jennifer Grey's performance next Monday! She's just a treat to watch, and my, does she look good at 50 or what?!
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Sony Corporation, a global company, produces a vast array of advanced electronic technologies. Sony employs approximately 147,000 people worldwide and Sony Italia, headquartered in Milan, employs approximately 250 people.
When Sony Europe placed most of its IT infrastructure into two data centers in the UK, Sony Italia opted to keep its own local server infrastructure. Sony Italia wanted to ensure excellent performance on its country-specific systems, and wanted to be able to easily maintain them. However, continual increases in stored data and the number of users eventually put significant pressure on the 30 local servers, resulting in reduced performance and reliability. Sony Italia also needed to abate rising heat output and electricity consumption in the local data center. But with the available budget, replacing all 30 servers was out of the question.
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Record level of corporation tax collected in November
A record €5 billion in corporation tax was collected in November, according to the latest Exchequer returns, the biggest monthly figure ever.
The tax take, underpinned by a booming multinational sector, means the Exchequer has already passed the Budget Day target of €21 billion in corporation tax for the full year.
It also represents a 56% increase on the amount taken in corporation tax in the same period of 2021.
Overall, tax revenues up to the end of November stood at just over €77.5 billion.
That is €15.2 billion, or 24.5%, higher than in the first 11 months of 2021. It is also €8.1 billion, or 11.7%, more than was forecast in Budget 2022.
All major tax categories were performing ahead of expectations, with income tax take hitting €28.26 billion in the period.
That is 15.6% higher year-on-year, and 4.2% ahead of target.
VAT take stood at €18.5 billion – up 22.1% in the year and 5.5% higher than expected.
However the tax take from Excise Duties fell below €5 billion, down 5.2% year-on-year and 2.4% behind expectations.
The Department of Finance said the fall reflected measures introduced by Government to counter the rising cost of living.
It also said the end-of-year surplus would also be impacted as December is the largest month for Government expenditure, and its fiscal accounts do not yet fully reflect its most recent cost of living measures.
At the end of November, the Exchequer had a surplus of €12.1 billion, compared to a deficit of €1.5 billion in the same period of last year.
That came as expenditure fell €4.1 billion year-on-year, in large part due to the unwinding of Covid-19 supports.
The Exchequer figures came as data from the Central Statistics Office showed the economy growing by 2.3% in the three months to the end of September.
However, when the impact of multinationals is excluded, the domestic economy shrank by 1.1%.
Article Source: Record level of corporation tax collected in November – Robert Shortt – RTE
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In celebration of National Inventors' Day, we're sharing the work of our original inventor, J.P. Leggett. Here's our very first official patent!
In 1883, J.P. Leggett invented the first spiral-steel, coiled bedspring. It was revolutionary in design and offered the best night's sleep available. Leggett was granted an official patent in 1885, as indicated by this drawing from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.


In this lesson I teach you how to set up a mailing list and autoresponder newsletter using AWeber. This includes how to do automated messages with preset time intervals, as well as one-time broadcasts. I go over how to set up an inbox sign up form and a lightbox sign up form (the one that pops up). I also go over best practices for setting your mailing list so you grow your list faster and build a loyal following.
Lesson 1.3) How to add Social Media Buttons, a Contact Form, Google Maps, and PayPal Buttons.
In this lesson I am going to teach you advanced techniques for making your website look completely professional. This is the last of three lessons where I will show you the entire completion of the website Mike Omar Photography ALL IN UNDER ONE HOUR TOTAL! The lessons you learn here will enable you to make a professional website of any kind with any look you want.
In this lesson I will teach you how to update and modify your new website from the basic WordPress installation. This is the second of three lessons where I will show you the entire completion of the website Mike Omar Photography ALL IN UNDER ONE HOUR TOTAL! The lessons you learn here will enable you to make a professional website of any kind with any look you want.
In this lesson I am going to teach you how to create a blog or website on your own domain without the use of coding. This is the first of four lessons where I will show you the entire completion of the website Mike Omar Photography ALL IN UNDER ONE HOUR TOTAL! The lessons you learn here will enable you to make a professional website of any kind with any look you want.


Sat., March 23, 2019, 10:27 p.m.
MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Joey Logano led a Ford sweep at Martinsville Speedway with another pole-winning run for Team Penske.
Kyle Busch won the Truck Series race – his third win in three truck events this season – before the qualifying session began, but the success did not carry into his Cup lap. The winner of the last two Cup races will start 14th at Martinsville as he attempts to sweep the weekend.
Published: March 23, 2019, 10:27 p.m.


U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold said it's going to be hard for Joe Lieberman to maintain his role in the Democratic caucus if he continues to support John McCain the way he has so far, including last night's speech at the Republican National Convention.
"It is kind of hard to think of him as a Democrat these days," said Feingold, who was in Madison to announce legislation to expand federal funding for small businesses that he plans to introduce.
Feingold also told reporters McCain is "a very, very conservative man who does not focus very much on the day-to-day needs of American families."
"That doesn't mean he's a bad guy," Feingold said. "I think he's a good guy, but he's not focused on this enormous pressure that American families are feeling, and that is what the test should be for the next president."


Alistair Overeem is staying put.
Whether or not that news is good or bad may depend on what you hoped to see from "The Reem" in 2016. Some folks were angling for a showdown against Fedor Emelianenko under the Rizin banner, which ain't happening (bad), but the hulking Dutchman could find himself fighting for the UFC title in just a few months (good).
Terms of his new contract were not disclosed; however, his last disclosed salary topped $500k.
Overeem (40-14, 1 NC) was actually in danger of being cut after a dreadful 1-3 span — in which all three losses came by way of knockout — from 2013-14. Since then, "Demolition Man" captured three straight, including a technical knockout win over former heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos last December.
So … who would you like to see him fight next?
Will Ronda Rousey Get an Immediate Rematch Against Holly Holm?


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Fjord Line is upset: the City Council of Sandefjord (Norway) has deprived the company of sailing times 07:00 and 13:30, as from next year. In practice, the decision means that Fjord Line will continue with the sailings they have today, departing Sandefjord 08:30 and 15:20.
Since the introduction of OSLOFJORD on the line between Sandefjord and Strømstad in 2014, Fjord Line says it was concerned about receiving an equal treatment (the competitor is Color Line).
Fjord Line has also requested the municipality to carry out upgrades in the port. Fjord Line guaranteed to cover all costs of the upgrade. Sandefjord declined the offer, without giving any justification, says Rickard Ternblom, CEO Fjord Line.


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Bizarre DSK Hotel Video Released
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What really happened to former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn at the Softel in New York on May 14? Hotel surveillance video, broadcast by French news channel BFMT on Thursday, is adding to the speculation. The CCTV footage shows DSK calmly leaving the hotel. Nafissatou Diallo, the hotel maid who accused DSK of rape, then appears to reenact how DSK allegedly held her to the ground to force her to perform oral sex. After she apparently told members of the staff, two security guards then do what looks like a victory dance. The footage—including la danse de joie—corroborates much of the details of a New York Review of Books investigative article about the possibility that DSK might have been framed, though the NYRB had said the dance lasted three minutes and later corrected it to 13 seconds.


I would highly recommend GDI Driving School! I could not have asked for a more friendly, honest, hard working and knowledgeable instructor. As a learner I was extremely nervous when I first got in the car however going through it step by step made it easy. Darren my Instructor always made certain that I had everything I needed and that I really understood everything and never got annoyed no matter how many times I asked what's more I never felt unable to ask. He has completely transformed me from a nervous, unsure driver into a happy and safe driver. They have absolutely earned their reputation, and I couldn't recommend them more strongly. Darren was always on time, professional and all my driving lessons where fun. The lessons he gave were structured which made learning to drive easy they helped me pass first time! I would and have already recommended GDI Driving School to my friends.
Well done Tom who passed 1st time with only 2 minor driving faults.
Chris is an amazing driving instructor! I passed first time with only 4 faults. Like most people I was very nervous the first time I got into a car but Chris makes you feel relaxed and comfortable straight away. He is a reliable and professional driving instructor, but is really easy to talk to and becomes a friend as well as a teacher. He provided me with the knowledge and confidence to drive safely and correctly on my own and her reassurance and motivation was definately what allowed me to pass my test! His extensive knowledge of all things driving meant I could ask any question and get a factual and helpful answer and allowed me to broaden my driving knowledge. No matter how many mistakes you make, Chris stays calm and collected, supporting and encouraging you to correct and rectify the situation on your own which I feel is a huge confidence boost, knowing you can get yourself out of tricky situations. I am SO glad I learnt to drive with Chris and will miss my regular driving lessons which were always fun and interesting.
Well done Sheryl who passed 1st time with only 4 minor driving faults.
GDI driving school helped me so much! I went to GDI driving school after losing alot of confidence with a previous driving school. From the first lesson I felt much more relaxed and at ease in my driving lessons, and was able to learn and improve specific areas of my weaknesses. With GDI driving schools help, I gained more confidence and understood how to complete maneuvers that I struggled with, such as parallel parking. My driving instructor Chris was kind, funny, patient, reliable and easy to get along with which made my driving lessons easy, relaxed and enjoyable. GDI driving schools approach to teaching is very calming for new or nervous drivers which has helped me to gain a lot of confidence in my driving abilities. I would definitely recommend GDI driving school for anybody looking for a driving instructor to learn with, as I was completely satisfied with the one to one lessons I received. GDI driving school has a positive and encouraging attitude which allowed me to pass my driving practical 1st time with only 2 faults.
Well done Jane who passed 1st time with 2 minor driving faults.
CHRIS IS A FANTASTIC DRIVING INSTRUCTOR. He really made me feel at home in a car and his calm, reassuring attitude made driving second nature to me in a matter of weeks. His dedication to his students is unmatched and his confidence in you as a driver if you listen to what he says is 1st class. I passed my test first time with only 3 minor faults and this is a credit to all of Chris's hard work over the past few months. Even with a 9 month break for the summer, I was able to get back in a car and, with Chris's instruction, drive as if I had never been away. I honestly challenge anyone to find a more friendly and professional driving instructor than Chris. Thank you so much! Ben.
Well done Ben who passed 1st time with 3 minor driving faults.
I had a few lessons with another driving school and my instructor just more or less let me drive around without pointing out any problems I had. After about 10 lessons with this school I wasn't happy, a friend told me GDI Driving School were good so I gave them a call. I booked their Introductory lesson and the instructor I had was Darren he told me he was the owner of GDI Driving School. I was taken back by how different Darren was to the other instructor. After the lesson I had learned more in the 2 hours with Darren as I did in the 10 hours with the other? I booked GDI Driving School full course and I have never looked back. Darren is a fantastic instructor and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him or his School. He is relaxed and friendly but clearly knows how to teach. He always made certain that I had everything I needed and that I really understood everything what's more I never felt unable to ask. He is easy to get along with and to talk to so that no lessons were boring. Darren did an amazing job in getting me to a level where I felt confident to drive in any situation! My learning didn't stop when I left the car as Darren made sure I had diagrams and information which I could look over in-between lessons to help me with any worries I may have had when I was at home. I recently passed my driving test first time! with no faults, Thanks Darren… top class instructor…top class driving school.
Well done Harry who passed 1st time with NO minor driving faults.
GDI Driving School was recommended to me by my older brother, who passed first time with Darren a few years ago. After talking to Darren he told me he had his own Driving School now and he had all the best driving instructors in the local area working for or with him. Darren sent Mick to come and meet me for my 1st driving lesson as Darren was fully booked. Mick came to my house for my 1st lesson it went so well I booked more lessons with Mick. He was endlessly patient, supportive and encouraging and I learned something new in each driving lesson. The initial information provided by Mick was extremely clear and well set out. He was always courteous, attentive and helpful. I didn't have a car to practice on between lessons so really appreciated that intensity of tuition. Mick is highly professional, always on time and really good company too (which matters when you're driving for 2 hours a day!). He was very patient and always willing to explain things to me in different ways to find the way that made the most sense to me. I passed first time with 4 faults and have now booked Pass Plus with them too. I would highly recommend GDI Driving School to anyone who wants to learn to drive, whatever your ability or past experience.
Well done CJ who passed 1st time with 4 minor driving faults.
Chris is the BEST driving instructor ever!!! I passed first time with only 3 faults!!! he taught me everything I needed in order to pass my test, but also the knowledge I need to have to be a good and safe driver for the rest of my life. I would recommend him to anybody, as he makes the lessons interesting and provides clear explanations on everything that happens in driving. He provided me with the confidence I needed in order to believe that I could pass the test, and know that I would keep a good standard of driving when im by myself. Chris made my driving lessons fun as I knew he would be patient with me even if I made a mistake multiple times. Chris is easy to talk to and I think of him as a friend as well as my instructor, Chris is the reason I passed my test, and is the reason I know I will be a safe driver for the rest of my life. I look forward to doing the pass plus with him so I can increase my driving knowledge. Thanks so much for all your help!!
Well done Ryan who passed 1st time with 3 minor driving faults.
I have nothing but praise for GDI Driving School ! The whole process was highly professional and very enjoyable. The booking process was swift and easy; it was great to have Sheryl always willing to answer any queries. My instructor, Will, was fantastic. he was incredibly patient with me, always cheery and a real pleasure to spend so much time with. He was very thorough in getting my driving up to standard and was also very flexible if I needed to change my lesson times. Although my only experience was with this driving school, I know from talking to friends that the major difference of my experience was the personal attention that you get at this school. Will was hugley enthusiastic and really wanted to make me the best driver I can be. I was quickly put at ease behind the wheel and felt that Will was obviously very experienced at teaching people of all abilities. He was always very calm and never made me feel silly or embarrassed if I made a mistake. He was very thorough at explaining things to me and I always felt that he wouldn't push me too quickly into anything I may not feel ready to undertake. I Passed Today 1st time!!!. I would certainly recommend GDI Driving School to anyone thinking of learning to drive. I'm so glad I did it and feel a confident and competent driver now. I would also like to commend Will for his services. He has been an excellent driving instructor for me and I believe he has been a critical factor in progressing my driving ability to beyond test standard.
Well done Kaylee who passed 1st time with 5 minor faults.
Passed with only 2 minors! Can't recommend highly enough!!. Above anything else, I really enjoyed being taught by Chris. Learning to drive can be a stressful experience, but with Chris's support and advice I was able to progress to test standard without any hassle. Spending so much time in a car with someone, you need to make sure you get on with your instructor. I couldn't praise Chris enough for his relaxed, amiable nature and would recommend him to anyone. Passing with only 2 faults, I am happy to say my provisional driving experience is over in just 6 and a half months. Talking with my friends who have also passed but with different instructors, I can see that Chris is a cut above the rest. He has taught me to be a safe driver for life. Thank you so much for everything Chris!
Well done Jade who passed 1st time with 2 minor faults.
After learning with a big driving school I was ready to give up. Not only could I not even do the basics after over 20 lessons but I had picked up bad habits that were hard to shake off. It seemed I had regressed rather than progressed. After suffering 20 lessons of continuous shouting and my nerves were causing a major problem and my confidence was crushed. I was recommended to GDI Driving School. At first I was a little hesitant about the seemingly high price per lesson, however, my first lesson with Mark was a breath of fresh air. I had worked myself up and expected to get into my usual panicked, frenzied mess I was used to becoming, however we sat and discussed methods to ease my nerves and Mark's patience and manner made a huge difference. The lessons were always to the highest level of professionalism whilst remarkably still comfortable and relaxed. I was never once shouted at throughout my entire course. My confidence began to grow with each lesson and my nerves began to become a thing of the past. I passed with Mark doing weekly lessons. In hindsight the seemingly high price tag was not as it seemed. The difference in service, knowledge, professionalism, reliability and people skills became apparent when GDI Driving School was compared with my cheaper previous Driving School. I guess you get what you pay for ! Worth absolutely every penny and definitely a cut above the rest. I could not recommend this school enough to anyone looking to learn to drive. If it was not for GDI Driving School I'm sure I would have given up. If you're considering this school it really is the best of the best!
Well done Karen who passed 1st time with 4 minor driving faults.
I would like to thank your company and Sandy who was my driving instructor for their excellent support. Sandy took care of all my queries and trained me for Driving Practical test. She also provided timely and helpful advice regarding driving. Sandy was a wonderful driving instructor, who taught me the skills I needed throughout my learning experience. I would recommend Sandy to absolutely everyone, as he was so kind and patient with me when I made silly mistakes. Before Sandy, I had used different instructor which was totally waste of money and time with another company. But Sandy especially at the beginning was extremely helpful and thorough, I was incredibly anxious, however Sandy was reassuring when teaching me. Thank you so much again!" Please accept my gratitude towards GDI Driving School for getting me in achieving this Driving License goal. I would especially like to commend Sandy for her professionalism.
Well done Jane who passed 1st time with only 7 minor driving faults.
If your serious about learning to drive and if your reading these statements you obviously are, then look no further than GDI Driving School. They do exactly what they say on the tin and more! From start to finish they operate an extremely professional business and make the whole process of booking your lesson and tests easy. My instructor Paul, not only taught me to drive but he instilled the confidence in me to believe in myself, which at the age of 37 had been serious lacking since the age of 17!!!! This guy is THE best driving instructor you could have. He never cancelled lessons, was never late and never showed any sign of impatience however bad my lessons were going! I never believed i could do it but Paul did believe and for that i will always be very grateful. In my opinion i don't believe that any other driving school could come even close to offering the service that GDI Driving School offer and they should be very, very proud of their company.
Well done Ceri who passed 1st time with only 2 minor driving faults.
The team at GDI Driving School were excellent, exceeding all my expectations. What wonderful people from staff on the phone to the instructors they make their number one priority to make sure you pass, theirs honesty and professionalis makes them at GDI Driving School number one in my eyes. It was a very efficient course; getting me up to scratch in one week. I was surprised at how quickly I was able improve and feel safe / confident on the road. I had a US licence on automatic and had taken some UK lessons on manual before I moved away to the US. I was able to build on my strengths while working on the many differences between the two. If you have previously driven overseas and need a course to get to know the ins-and-outs of UK driving; you couldn't find a better course than this. I would highly recommend GDI Driving School to anyone who is interested in learning to be a great driver in a short amount of time.
Well done Kieron who passed 1st time with 9 minor driving faults.
5 stars – 1st time pass!!! I cannot recommend GDI Driving School highly enough. I have had lessons with a few different driving instructors, from other companies, all of which made me feel very nervous and that I was just simply unable to drive. Chris at GDI Driving School was literally amazing. Within 2 lessons with him I felt like I could actually drive, even in manual (as I had almost given up and wanted to do automatic) and – I actually enjoyed driving and looked forward to my lessons! Everyone that I spoke to at GDI Driving School were professional, supportive and great to deal with. Yolanda and Anna were always on-hand checking in and reminding me of what I needed for tests etc, they wished me luck which was lovely! I couldn't recommend GDI Driving School more highly – I passed my test 1st time, with just under 2 weeks of lessons; I couldn't believe it!! I thought I was an awful driver until I met Chris at GDI Driving School. I highly recommend you book the guaranteed course like I did. Chris was super cool, relaxed, professional, informative and he's just great at what he does. He gave me 'homework' to do – watching the videos, which was a huge help. The methods he used just made sense; they weren't over complicated like other instructors have previously taught me and he just taught me how to really drive. He was also so knowledgeable about my local area, test routes and examiners. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and if I didn't get something, he'd just simply explain it, and we'd go and give it another go until I got it!
Well done Ben who passed 1st time with 11 minor driving faults.
I am permanently disabled since an accident. I had a bad fall and broke my back which left me unable to work or do everyday things in general anymore. After thinking things over for sometime I decided there was a way I could improve my quality of life and be less dependent on others. So I made contact with GDI Driving School and booked a driving lesson. I found the service was second to none and my instructor was brilliant. He put me totally at ease every lesson and gave me so much encouragement. He is a brilliant driving instructor and I passed first time. I would definitely recommend GDI Driving School for their professional friendly approach. If you want to pass and be a good safe driver you want the best, so go with GDI Driving School. All the instructors are professional, friendly and in my opinion the best in the business.
Well done Georgina who passed 1st time with 4 minor driving faults.
I was in a very bad position before contacting this company, I had just a week before my theory expired and the other company I was with let me down last minute as they couldn't find me an instructor I was then in a panic with just a week to go for my test to expire I contacted GDI Driving School and spoke to a lovely lady called Sheryl she called me down and reassured me that she would find me an instructor and a test date within the time period before my theory expired she assigned me a instructor with the name JAMES he was amazing he was the best instructor I have ever been allocated very calm and efficient in he's teaching, he was very honest and helpful. I had previously had 3 instructors before him, and none of them came close to he's teaching I believe a big part of the reason why I passed was because of him and he's positive and calm manor before my test. I would fully recommend GDI Driving School they are very efficient and very helpful and calm which is exactly what you need during a panic period. They kept me updated with my test lessons and checked up on me after to make sure I was happy. All in all the best company, I would fully recommend.
Well done James who passed 1st time with 6 minor driving faults.
I was extremely impressed with the level of service and instruction I received from both GDI Driving School and my instructor. GDI Driving School arranged everything down to the details the way I wanted it. Darren was a pleasure to deal with, always fast to respond and made sure that I was able to book lessons on exactly the days and times that I wanted them. When it came time to book a test, I was very picky with the day and time I wanted the test booked, and they managed to get a test with only one week's notice! All logistical aspects of the course were handled perfectly and I would definitely recommend GDI Driving School not only because they can provide an intensive course, but because they can provide it structured around exactly when you're free. My instructor, Harry: was an amazing instructor. He did a great job at identifying the weak areas of my driving and tailoring my lessons to target them so that I got the most out of the time I spent in the car. Whereas lessons with other instructors might just feel like a 'guided drive', with Harry it was clear that my driving was always being evaluated and improved in the most effective way. He also did a great job at preparing me for the actual driving test, with all lessons full of helpful tips and information about the test itself and what the best strategies for passing were. Finally, he was very easy to talk to and get along with, which matters a lot when you spend so many hour a week sat next to someone in a car. In the end I passed my test the first time with only 4 minors, which says as much about GDI Driving School and Harry's competence as it does about my own driving skill.
Well done Muhammad who passed 1st time with 4 minor driving faults.
Wow what a ride! I was surprised with the level of service which I got from GDI Driving School right from the first call. Brilliant professional service. Highly recommended. My intensive driving course went without a hitch. And above all I passed my driving test with only four miners on my first attempt with GDI Driving School. The approach and communication is friendly, professional and accurate. My main objective get my licence, but not to rush in, I wanted to be well prepared. When the client manager Darren, answered my call, I was handled with professionalism and talked through all the options which were applicable to my specific situation. GDI Driving School was not the first company that I called. However, the way they spoke to me and listened to what I needed made an impact. After having spoken to many schools that offer intensive driving courses I opted for GDI Driving School. Darren suggested that I do 6 lessons to build my confidence and get used to the car before I have the assessment lesson. My first lesson was arranged for the next day already. After 6 hours of lessons I received an assessment report. The report was very accurate on what needed to be done for me to be able to get my licence. After the assessment I realise that I had not been ready for the driving test in the first place. GDI Driving School did not just prepare me for the driving test, but all the practical learning which I did was always centred around what would work best in all driving circumstances. It was amazing how well prepared I was when I went into the driving test. The learning material which I was offered by video greatly enhanced aspects which I had obviously not previously been exposed to. I can recommend GDI Driving School and its team to anybody who wishes to get a good service and above all get their driving licence in the shortest time possible.
Well done Maureen who passed 1st time with 9 minor faults.
I would just like to offer my thanks to GDI Driving School for getting my son Joshua through his driving test first time. This now means you have a 100% record within our family of three passes, all first time. That is not unusual as getting people to pass their driving test is your job, but when you consider that two of those passes were myself and my brother around 10 years ago and then some years later our same instructor has then passed the next generation is very pleasing. It appears that you company uses all modern techniques and changes in the highway code and has combined this with the experience and knowledge it has gained through many years teaching learner drivers to deliver a great service. We both have other teenage children who are all approaching that stage where they learn to drive. In an age where we are all bombarded with on where and who to place our business, my brother and I will place their driving education back into the hands of the company who have never failed us.
Well done Sam who passed 1st time with 5 minor faults.
GDI Driving School were instrumental in getting my car driving licence as quickly as I could pass the test. I would recommend their services if you want your driving licence as fast as you possible can. Their services in finding intensive driving courses in my local area was very fast. The extremely helpful staff working as a team to communicate the options and get back to me when a intensive course was available. I believe with their assistance the time taken to pass the test reduced from 6 months to only 4 weeks. GDI Driving School driving instructors in my area were fully booked for months. But there put me in touch with there partnership intensive driving course driving school and I spoke to Ken. Ken then explained that they are in partnership with GDI and help out when GDI instructors are full booked. Ken provided me with the options, driving instructor and recommended a intensive course to get my test. I was so happy to have passed at my age (over 40) even though I had had lessons since I was 16. Their encouragement and determination to help me get my driving licence and was very appreciated. My passing practical test was near perfect thanks to my instructor Simon and I only got 2 minors (nervous driver that I am). I am so GLAD that Simon sent me daily reminders of the "Show/Tell Me" questions as I had complete forgotten on the way to the test centre. I have got a car now and happily driving. Thank you once again GDI Driving School and Bumpers (especially Darren).
Well done Basimah who passed 1st time with 2 minor driving faults.


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Not to show off, but Mr. Jeffers drew a picture of an alien in my book, ha. (I only had one, though). He was a wonderful speaker!
Lucky you! I wanna see a picture of your Olialien!
I found Mr. Jeffers to be totally inspiring… I'm still thinking of his engaging presentation nearly a week later.


OKARA - Farmers complained to the administration that they were forced to sell their sugarcane to the local sugar mills at lesser rates.
During a visit to a local sugar mills, Assistant Commissioner Maham Asif was apprised by farmers that the mills circle officer and contractors pressurised them to sell their sugarcane at Rs140 or Rs130. "If a farmer refuses to sell his sugarcane at low rates, he is asked to carry his sugarcane and go to some other mills which is denial to the farmers' rights," they said.
Naib Tehsildar Shabir Ahmed got a case registered against the mills circle officer and contractor Ashraf at Okara Saddr police station under Sugar Factories Control Act and 506/B PPC.
Police claimed on Thursday to have arrested peddlers with drugs and liquor. According to police sources, Ghulam Nabi was held with 1.1kg of charas, Ali Asghar with 51 litres of liquor, Arshad with 50 litres, Shahid with 20 litres, Tariq with 18 litres, Amin with 20 litres, Arif with 15 litres and Ahmad with 5 litres of liquor. The police also unearthed a distillery at 9/4L village, arrested Gulzar and seized 50 litres of liquor. Police also registered cases against them.
Former Tehsil Nazim and local Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Rao Jamil Akhtar alleged that everyone of the ruling party was involved in corruption. Talking to media, he said now it was Kh Asif's turn to face the music. He further alleged that the rulers were looting the public money. They would be held accountable for their corruption, he added.


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State Trooper Who Told Governor to 'Kiss My A**' Over Vaxx Mandate Dies of Covid-19
WATCH: Jay Leno Calls Gabrielle Union a 'Great Girl' When Questioned About Alleged Offensive Joke on AGT Set
By Charlie NashDec 2nd, 2019, 4:57 pm
Comedian and former The Tonight Show host Jay Leno refused to comment after being asked whether he regretted a joke he allegedly made while starring as a guest judge on America's Got Talent about Koreans eating dogs.
Leno made headlines last week after it was reported that actress Gabrielle Union, a judge on the show at the time, was dropped after encouraging producers to report the joke.
"Do you regret telling that joke? The Korean joke? Or are you just a comedian being a comedian?" asked a TMZ cameraman in footage uploaded on Monday, prompting Leno to mouth a silent response, pretending to be mute.
"My sounds not working, right?" replied the cameraman, going along with it.
Leno then continued to mess around, making stuttering noises.
"Why do you think Gabrielle Union got fired, in all seriousness?" questioned the cameraman, which led to Leno declaring, "I love Gabrielle Union, she's a great girl. I really enjoyed working with her, she's really good."
"Was she treated fairly though?" the man asked.
"I don't know," Leno replied, shrugging. "I don't know. But I think she's a great girl."
As the cameraman then said, "The joke. Let's go back to the joke," Leno scoffed and proclaimed, "I can't."
"Do you regret telling the joke though? Are people too sensitive right now, Jay?" he pushed.
Leno, visibly irritated, concluded the conversation by getting into his car and brusquely remarking, "And this is the place to discuss it, on the street, with traffic going by."
According to a Variety report last week, Leno had "made a crack about a painting on display in a hallway of Simon Cowell, the show's executive producer and judge, surrounded by his dogs."
"Leno joked that the pets looked like something one would find 'on the menu at a Korean restaurant,'" the report claimed, adding that Union then allegedly "urged producers" to report Leno's joke.
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By Michael LucianoJan 29th, 2022, 2:07 am


Proud Ness was a project to take the rainbow flag around the Highlands with OUT-Reach stalls at Thurso, Portree, Ullapool, Avimore, and Fort William, with a final main event in Inverness. The initial funding application was facilitated by the Equality Network, who lent us their gazebo for the OUT-Reach stalls.
The Proud Ness main event on the 6th of October far exceeded our expectations, or original planning. The support we received was overwhelming and was beyond anything we thought could be possible.
The estimate for the number of people in the parade on the day varies from 2000 up to 6000.
The Proud Ness main event could not have happened without the support from many organisations and individuals.
Eden Court, whose help with the initial planning, advice and planning for the stalls, talks, and entertainment, and dynamically dealing with the unprecedented numbers that appeared was invaluable.
The Highland Council's support with the Parade planning, authorisation, and road closures was exemplary, especially with the changes we had to make to the starting point due to unfolding events. Flying the rainbow flag from the town house was the icing on the cake.
We cannot thank enough Gerry Reynolds, Inverness Events Manager, for jumping in at the last minute to ensure an incident free parade, and enabling the use of the Northern Meeting Park for the speeches.
Thanks must also go to the Reverend Peter Nimmo from the Church of Scotland, Elaine Mead, Chief Executive of the NHS Highland, and James Mackenzie-Blackman, Chief Executive of Eden Court for their enthusiastically received speeches.
Many others helped in small and large ways, the police, volunteer stewards (some were last minute volunteers), the public, and the shops in Inverness for making the day such a memorable day.
The Proud Ness committee consisted of ten individuals, all volunteers with full time jobs, none of us special. For some of us, the last couple of weeks has been a fantastic nightmare, reviewing our plans, dealing with the many queries, issues, and problems, all with the uncertainty of the number who would be on the parade. Due to the workload we were unable to respond to many queries, so please accept our apologies if we did not respond.
We like to give a shout out to the Hebridean Pride who, from all reports, also had a very successful day. Congratulations to them.
Planning for Proud Ness 2019 will start soon though we have no idea how to top this year, or if we will get funding.
The Kirking of the Council is always held on the second Sunday of September and is the oldest event in our city's events and festivals calendar going back over 400 years. This year's procession was led by the Royal British Legion Scotland (Inverness Branch) pipes and drums and the City of Inverness Youth Pipe Band and joining Provost Helen Carmichael were staff and Members of The Highland Council, guests from the University of the Highlands and Islands and representatives of a number of community groups and schools and the Emergency Services. Guests of Honour at this year's event was the Mayor of Inverness's twin town, St Valery en Caux, France, Mme Dominique Chauvel, and her deputy.
The Kirking Service was led by Reverend Peter Nimmo, Minister of Old High St Stephen's Church. The combined choirs of the Old High and St Stephens sang at the event; with Pam McCulloch (the Choir Director at St Stephen's) conducting; and Robin Versteeg (Choir Director of the Old High) organist for the service.
During the service, thanks were given on the 70th anniversary of the National Health Service. Inverness is home to Raigmore Hospital, and the Health Service is one of the city's largest employers. In his sermon, the Rev Peter Nimmo saod, "We should cherish the health service. It is a fine example of 'solidarity', in which wider society helps look after those unable to help themselves'.
where an estimated 2000 spectators gathered to enjoy performances by the City of Inverness Pipe Band; Fraser School of Highland Dancing the Inverness Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Association. before parading across Ness Bridge to Northern Meeting Park to enjoy the 2018 Highlands Strongest Man and Strongest Woman Championships organised by the Forge Gym. Despite the torrential rain, the crowd where treated to a really exciting evening of intense competition. Nicki Innes won the Strongest Woman's title and Jamie Gorrian was victorious in the men's event.
For many spectators, the Heavy events at the Inverness Highland Games are one of the highlights of their trip to Scotland; and a huge crowd estimated to be in the region of 9000 arrived to enjoy the show. After a day of wonderful competition Jamie Gunn was crowned Champion after being pushed all day by US Athlete John Odden of the USA.
Throughout the day the crowd were entertained by film crews behind the US Discovery Channel's "Expedition Unknown" and the Italian TV Show "The Alternative Olympics" as their presenters Josh Gates and Matteo Nicoletta enjoyed a crash course in becoming a Highland Heavy with Nicoletta managing to win a medal from Provost Helen Carmichael for being the worst dancer in the history of the Opening Ceremony's Mass Highland Fling after a review by the Video Referee that the Highland Games Committee assured him was in operation.
The Opening Ceremony's Mass Highland Fling featured over 400 participants and was the largest in ever seen at the Games; and featured a number of locals who were taking part to raise funds for 3 year old Sam Douglas who requires specialist medical care.
The biggest addition to the 2018 programme was the "Show and Shine Inverness" car show organised by 2K Custom which featured over 100 cars and attracted hundreds of additional spectators to Bught Park. Also new for 2018 was the introduction a series of races for the Under 5's scheduled to take place at around 12:30; and one of the loudest cheers of the day went to a wee fellow who decided to keep on running after winning the 400m race and was too quick for the adults who were chasing after to him to let him know that he should stop.
There was a lot of excitement generated when the names of the three great bands who would be appearing at our Hogmanay Gathering; and we are pleased to report that the 2017 Red Hot Highland Fling more than lived up to the weeks of anticipation that preceded it.
Opening the show in Northern Meeting Park Arena were Hò-rò; who were winners of the "Danny Kyle award" at Celtic Connections; and quickly showed 12,000 delighted Highland Flingers from all over Scotland and beyond why they are amongst the most popular new bands on the European music festival scene.
Hò-rò were followed by two former winners of the prestigious "Scottish Traditional Music Live Band of the Year Award"; with Skipinnish given the honour of headlining the show in the prestigious middle position; which is a tradition that is unique to our show; and enables as many youngsters as possible to see the headline act perform.
Closing the show, and making sure that the music paused just in time for a spectacular fireworks display at midnight were Skerryvore. A firm favourite with the Inverness crowd; Skerryvore are one of the few bands in the world that organises its own annual music festival, Oban Live, which now attracts over 10,000 visitors each year.
The show was hosted by Comedian Craig Hill who had travelled the world en route to Inverness with his sell out show Someone's gonna get kilt!".
The Countdown to Christmas gets underway in Inverness on Sunday November 19th as Santa arrived to help Provost Helen Carmichael turn on the city's dazzling display of Christmas Lights.
Families gathered at Crown Primary School at 5.15pm on the night to take part in the Christmas Torchlight Procession to the Town House with the Provost and Santa and host Nicola McAlley of STV.
This year's parade was led by the combined City of Inverness Senior and Youth Pipe Bands in suitable Christmas attire and featured a number of costumed characters and stiltwalkers.
The Parade ended outside Inverness Town House where there was a surprise in store for everybody when the building unexpectedly burst into light.
The marchers then followed Santa the Old High Church for the annual Christmas Carol Service - Ding Dong Merrily Old High which featured a number of much loved traditional favourites performed by the Joint choir from St Stephen's and the Old High churches.


Some of you may already know what this is regarding, but tomorrow I can officially share it here with you all. It was something fun and I was absolutely giddy that I was able to be part of it. Enjoy the sneak peek and tomorrow you will get to hear what I sound like!
aww.. cant wait to see what this is all about!
Everytime I see it on HULU i can't help but smile. So cool Ruby!
I saw it on hulu too and have been meaning to send you a message about how great it was! You and your family are so so cute.
When watching the actual video you would NEVER know all of this was going on behind the scenes! You guys all look so natural!! :) Sweetest kids eva.
Getting stoked about your next post! You have a wonderful bunch of adorable cuties in there. Warm family.
It's been fun seeing you on HULU! Congrats!
loved seeing this on hulu and love seeing this sneak peek!
I caught it on Hulu too, so awesome! Were you working out like crazy before this? because you look great in those jeans!!
haha... thanks jen! i have consistently been working out for about 2 years now (about 4-5 times a week). i even continued to do so even when i was pregnant with Glow. it just is so good for my daily energy levels! before these past two years, i was never a work out person. it is hard to get started and then get to be consistent, but once you get at least a month under your belt, it just becomes part of routine!


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David Glacier is the most imposing outlet glacier in Victoria Land, Antarctica.  It is named after the geologist Edgeworth David and is fed by two main flows which drain an area larger than 200,000 square kilometres of the East Antarctic plateau, with an estimated ice discharge rate of 7.8 +/- 0.7 km³/year. The northern flow drains from Talos Dome to the Ross Sea, but the main branch of the stream is fed by a network of tributaries which drain a common area of the inner plateau around Dome C and converge in a spectacular icefall normally known as the David Cauldron. The north wall of David Glacier, near its terminus at Cape Philippi, is named D'Urville Wall after Admiral Jules Dumont d'Urville.  As the David Glacier flows into the Ross Sea, it forms a floating mass known as the Drygalski Ice Tongue.

Hughes Bluff lies nearby.

See also
 List of glaciers in the Antarctic
 List of Antarctic ice streams
 Glaciology

References

Glaciers of Victoria Land
Ice streams of Antarctica

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Close your eyes and picture your dream holiday. What do you see? Sunshine, palm trees and smiling faces? Me too. I also see a mixture of chilling out by a swimming pool (cocktail in hand, naturally) and doing FUN stuff as a family. Oh, and amazing food definitely has to feature, too.
Our recent trip to Universal Orlando Resort ticked all of my dream holiday boxes. It was one of those trips that, now I'm back home, feels like a bit of a dream. Did we really fly off to Florida in half term and have ALL of that fun?
Now, this might not seem like a big deal to you, but to me, flying Virgin Atlantic is THE WAY to travel to the States. Everything about the experience seems to go above and beyond other airlines that I've flown with. So it was the perfect way to start our holiday.
One of six hotels in the Universal Orlando Resort, Loews Sapphire Falls has an ultra stylish Caribbean theme, an amazing outdoor pool with plenty of sun loungers (with waiter service!) and a cool slide. It also has a coffee shop in the lobby (perfect for grabbing coffee and pastries for a breakfast on the go) and large family rooms that have everything you might need. From there, it was just a five minute boat ride to Universal Studios, Universal Islands of Adventure and City Walk – and a ten minute bus ride to Volcano Bay.
It's 20 years since I was last at Universal – back then, it was just one theme park (Universal Studios) and the star attractions were the Back To The Future ride, the Backdraft ride and Jaws. If you'd asked me last month, whether I'm more of a Disney World kinda gal or a Universal kinda gal, my answer would have been DISNEY! But now? They're definitely on a par! It was so fascinating to see how Universal has changed in the past 20 years – it felt like a totally different theme park. And how we navigated it has changed so much too – we made use of the Universal smartphone app which told us the queue times for each ride.
Having been to the Harry Potter Studio Tour in Hertfordshire, I kind of expected the Universal attraction to be similar. But it couldn't be more different. Split into two sections – Diagon Alley in Universal Studios and Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure – the areas are connected by the Hogwarts Express, which you board from Platform 9 3/4 at King's Cross Station. It's a totally magical experience, with such attention to detail that you truly believe you're in a Harry Potter movie. The rides were amongst our favourites in the whole of Universal – Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts was just incredible, The Flight of the Hippogriff was the seven-year-old's favourite and Mr P loved the stomach-churning Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. One of the best things is the interactive wand you can buy from the gift shops, which make magic happen at different points around the park. The seven-year-old LOVED making things move or light up!
If you ever want to splash out and make a trip to Universal Orlando Resort AMAZING, I suggest you check out the VIP tours they offer. On our first day at Universal, we were whisked around the park by our tour guide Jimmy, who not only told us all of the secrets behind the park, but took us to the front of the queue on EVERY ride. It was crazy! We went through unmarked doors, up fire escape stairs, down secret elevators and came out at the front of the queue. He also took us underneath some of the rollercoasters and told us about a lot of the history of the park.
The newest part of Universal Orlando Resort, Volcano Bay is basically a water theme park, rather than just a water park. Once I got over my fear of walking around all day in my swimming costume (eek!) we had the best day. There was such a range of rides, from lazy rivers to terrifying sheer drops and a fab kids' splash zone that we spent ages in. Our favourites, though, were the rides where the whole family could sit on a ring and go down the slide together. I loved the TapuTapu wristbands that all visitors have, which you tap on a ride entrance – it places you in a virtual queue and tells you when to come back. So handy!
There's also a sushi / burger fusion restaurant!
This was another favourite eating place – The Cowfish – where they've thought nothing of casually fusing sushi with burgers to create the most incredible dishes. I ordered a bento box of sushi, edamame and mini burgers but they also do a Burgushi – a combination of burgers made with sushi stuff, and sushi built with burger stuff. Mind blowing.
This trip was kindly arranged by Mumsnet, Universal Orlando Resort and Virgin Holidays. I am a member of the Mumsnet Bloggers Panel, a group of parent bloggers who have volunteered to review products, services, events and brands for Mumsnet. I have not paid for the holiday featured above and I wasn't paid to write about it. I have editorial control and retain full editorial integrity. For more information on how I work with brands, see my Work With Me page.
This looks amazing. I can't wait to visit Universal next time we go to the States.
Those milkshakes are proper Freakshakes! I love that you got to go underneath and behind the scenes of the rollercoasters. I bet that was fascinating!
Hi, Alison! This is a great article! I had so much fun reading about all of your adventures. The Harry Potter themed park sounds amazing! It really seems like you had a wonderful time. Photos are breathtaking, my favorite are ones with food, with all due respect for great waterslides and magic wands. 🙂 I was wondering, is there anything you wish you knew before taking this great holiday?
Universal studios is on the list for the family. My kids are getting into the teenage years so we have to do it now. Orlando is such a laid back area compared to other parts of Florida. Thanks for sharing!
Wow, a chocolate themed restaurant! Definitely on my list to try. Thanks.


text:
title: Custom Login
description: Learn how to login using the Authentication API SDK instead of OmniAuth.
budicon: 448
---

The [login](/quickstart/webapp/rails/01-login) step explains how to log a user in using Lock and OmniAuth. You may also want to design your own custom user interface for authentication. In this step, you'll learn how to create a custom login form using the Auth0 Ruby SDK.

<%= include('../../../_includes/_package', {
  org: 'auth0-samples',
  repo: 'auth0-rubyonrails-sample',
  path: '02-Custom-Login',
  requirements: [
    'Ruby 2.3.1',
    'Rails 5.0.0'
  ]
}) %>

## Add the Dependencies

Add the following dependencies to your `Gemfile` and run `bundle install`:

```js
gem 'auth0'
```

## Create a Login Form

**NOTE**: `home` is not a mandatory name for the view / controller.

```ruby
<div id="login-container">
  ${ '<%= form_tag do %>' }
      ${ '<%= text_field_tag :user, "", class:"form-control" %>' }
      <br>
      ${ '<%= password_field_tag :password, "", class:"form-control"%>' }</p>
      <br>
      ${ '<%= submit_tag("Login", class: "btn btn-success btn-lg") %>' }
      ${ '<%= submit_tag("Sign up", name: "signup", class:"btn btn-success btn-lg") %>' }
  ${' <% end %> '}
</div>
```

Add the following to your `config/routes.rb` file in order for the form to post its contents to the auth action of the home controller:

```ruby
post "/" => "auth0#callback"
```

## Create an Auth Action

Add the following actions in the `auth0` controller:

```ruby
def callback
  if params[:user]
    signup if params[:signup]
    session[:token_id] = login
  else
    session[:token_id] = google_login
  end
  redirect_to '/dashboard'
  rescue Auth0::Unauthorized
    redirect_to '/', notice: 'Invalid email or password'
  rescue => ex
    redirect_to '/', notice: ex.message
end
```
The `callback` controller action calls the `signup` or `login` actions based on the `params` hash. Upon successful execution, it redirects to `/dashboard`. In case of an exception, it redirects to `/` and flashes the exception message.

Next, add the definitions for the `login` and `signup` actions under `private`:

```ruby
def login
  auth0_client.login(
    params[:user],
    params[:password],
    authParams: {
      scope: 'openid name email'
    },
    connection: 'Username-Password-Authentication'
  )
end

def signup
  auth0_client.signup(
    params[:user],
    params[:password]
  )
end
```

## Add an SDK Client Instance in the Application Controller

To call the API methods using the Auth0 Ruby SDK, you need to initialize an auth0 client instance. Add the following code in your Application Controller (`controllers/application_controller.rb`):

```ruby
def auth0_client
  creds = { client_id: Rails.application.secrets.auth0_client_id,
            client_secret: Rails.application.secrets.auth0_client_secret,
            api_version: 1,
            domain: Rails.application.secrets.auth0_domain }
  @auth0_client ||= Auth0Client.new(creds)
end
```

## Checking if the User is Authenticated

In [Login](/quickstart/webapp/rails/01-login) describes how to prevent users from executing restricted actions with a `before_action` concern. You will use the same strategy now, but the code will change slightly.

Create a `Secured` controller concern with the code below:

```ruby
module Secured
  extend ActiveSupport::Concern

  included do
    before_action :logged_in?
  end

  def logged_in?
    redirect_to '/' unless session[:token_id].present?
  end
end
```

Then, update the `DashboardController` so that it includes this concern:

```ruby
class DashboardController < ApplicationController
  include Secured
  def show
  end
end
```

This way, if a user attempts to access the routes governed by the `DashboardController` actions, it will be redirected to `/`.

## Login with Google

For your users to login using a Social Connection without using neither Lock nor OmniAuth, follow these steps:

**NOTE**: Social connections support only browser based (passive) authentication. This is because most of these providers don't allow entering the user/password in applications that don't belong to them, so the user gets redirected to the provider (e.g. Google sign in page). Three steps take place in this process: initiation, authentication, and getting the access token. You'll begin the authentication flow, Auth0 will take care of the Authentication, and then you'll obtain the access and id token for the user (*to learn more about this process go to: [Authentication API](/api/authentication#!%23get--authorize_social) and [OAuth Server Side](/protocols#oauth-server-side) documents*).

For this particular example, you'll configure Google as your social provider. The API methods called by the API also support Facebook, Twitter and Weibo.

**Prerequisite**: configure your Google Social Connection by following [this tutorial](/connections/social/google).

To begin the authentication flow, you'll need to generate a redirect to the social provider. To do so, create the `google_authorize method` in the `Auth0Controller`:

```ruby
def google_authorize
  redirect_to client.authorization_url(
    Rails.application.secrets.auth0_callback_url,
    connection: 'google-oauth2',
    scope: 'openid'
  ).to_s
end
```

Next, add the actual link to the controller action in the home view:

```ruby
${ '<%= link_to "Login with Google" , controller: :auth0, action: :google_authorize %>' }
```
And the corresponding route in the `routes` file:

```ruby
get 'auth0/google_authorize' => 'auth0#google_authorize'
```

The authentication will be handled by Auth0. The user is redirected to the identity provider site. When this process finishes, a request is made to the callback URL and handled by the application. You'll need to extract the access_code and get the access and id tokens posting a request to the Auth0 token endpoint using the SDK.

Add the following method to the `Auth0Controller`:

```ruby
def google_login
  client.obtain_user_tokens(params['code'], Rails.application.secrets.auth0_callback_url, 'google-oauth2', 'openid')['id_token']
end
```

And call this method from the controller `callback` action.

**NOTE**: this logic is only necessary if you're mixing the login form from the first section of the tutorial and social authentication. Otherwise, you can call `google_login` straight from the `callback` action.

```ruby
def callback
  begin
    if params[:user]
      if params[:signup]
        signup
      end
      session[:token_id] = login
    else
      session[:token_id] = google_login
    end
    redirect_to '/dashboard'
  rescue Auth0::Unauthorized
    redirect_to '/', notice: 'Invalid email or password'
  rescue => ex
    redirect_to '/', notice: ex.message
  end
end
```

## Additional Considerations

For the sake of simplicity, this sample does not go into details such as creating a user model and combining a custom login and the Lock widget. [OmniAuth documentation](https://github.com/intridea/omniauth#integrating-omniauth-into-your-application) suggests using a `SessionsController`, such as the one displayed below. Combining authentication mechanisms could be achieved by having several User model creation methods.

```ruby
class SessionsController < ApplicationController
  def create
    @user = User.find_or_create_from_auth_hash(auth_hash)
    self.current_user = @user
    redirect_to '/'
  end

  protected

  def auth_hash
    request.env['omniauth.auth']
  end
end
```


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한국과 일본을 중심으로 하는 세계 청년들이 아시아와 세계 여러 지역에서 합숙하면서 환경, 개발, 평화, 건축, 교육, 복지, 구제, 국제교류, 공정무역, 캠페인과 관련된 다양한 자원봉사를 합니다. 아시아희망캠프의 활동은 두가지입니다. 첫째는 아시아 각국에서 세계청년들과 봉사캠프를 하고, 둘째는 국제자원봉사위원회가 추진하는 자원봉사 세계지도제작 프로젝트입니다. 자원봉사 세계지도제작 프로젝트는 지구상의 어디에서 누가 어떠한 자원봉사를 원하고 있는지에 대한 정보를 조사하고 정리하여 그 정보를 이 곳에 공개함으로써 국제자원봉사를 원하는 전세계 청년 모두가 공유하도록 하려는 것입니다.