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Questions for Oral Answer - October 18
Thursday, 18 October 2012, 12:36 pm
QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS
1. Hon NANAIA MAHUTA to the Minister of Education: Is it still her strategy in education to "focus on teaching and learning quality" and "transparent accountabilities"?
2. MAGGIE BARRY to the Minister of Finance: What progress is the Government making in supporting jobs and economic growth?
3. EUGENIE SAGE to the Minister for the Environment: Does she stand by her statement that, "My preference will always be for all our sites to be safe for swimming"?
4. CHARLES CHAUVEL to the Attorney-General: Who, other than himself and the Prime Minister, was present at the discussion on the Government Communications Security Bureau's unlawful surveillance of Mr Dotcom?
5. NICKY WAGNER to the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery: What reports has he received on the outlook for increased employment opportunities in the rebuilding of Greater Christchurch?
6. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS to the Prime Minister: Does he think it is important that his Ministers, including himself, come to the House prepared to give honest answers?
7. DARIEN FENTON to the Minister of Labour: How will employers know whether a job applicant aged 18 or 19 has been receiving a benefit for 6 months or more in order to pay the Government's starting-out wage?
8. TIM MACINDOE to the Minister for Social Development: What announcements has she made on the new Children's Teams which form part of the Government's White Paper for Vulnerable Children?
9. Dr DAVID CLARK to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his comment that Government computer systems "can't actually support radical changes from Government"?
10. Hon TAU HENARE to the Minister of Customs: How successful has SmartGate technology been at processing passengers at the border?
11. CHRIS HIPKINS to the Minister of Education: How long will boards of trustees of the schools she proposes to close or merge in Christchurch have to consult with their local communities before they are required to provide feedback to her ahead of a final decision?
12. CATHERINE DELAHUNTY to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by her statement to schools, about their obligation under the Official Information Act 1982, that, "New Zealand is an open and transparent democracy. They [schools] are required to release this information. You are public entities."?


There is a guy on another forum who is an ambulance driver. He has asked a number of Plod what their take on the new law is and they all have different views.
Some say in a holder is fine whilst others are saying any touching is illegal. No clear cut.
In my opinion, the law/laws, or even interpretation of the law concerning the use of mobile phones whilst driving are somewhat irrelevant. Driving with, or without, "due care and attention" is the issue. To drive "without due care and attention" is a catch-all offence, irrespective of the distraction the driver has allowed him/herself to be occupied with; such as using a mobile phone, changing discs on a CD player, lighting or extinguishing a cigarette, adjusting a SatNav, reading, even wearing headphones or playing very loud music that closes off the important sense of the driver's hearing.
The real problem is, there are too few police patrolling the roads to stop and question offenders who are driving "without due care and attention". We now have a CCTV 'police service' that is primarily concerned with automatic camera-based prosecutions for easily identified technical offences; such as marginally exceeding an arbitrary speed limit, or entering a bus lane, regardless of whether or not any danger is actually presented to other road users. The police have largely been reduced to revenue collectors of automatic fines.
We shouldn't need to be told, by 'law', what is distracting to a driver. As drivers, we should all be very much aware of the dangers, to others, and ourselves, that not paying full attention to our driving presents; our being politically conditioned to stop thinking for ourselves hasn't helped either. We need real and responsible police patrolling the roads, police officers who are are prepared to offer stern corrective advise as a first step to any driver they pull in. Automatic prosecution does not improve road safety; but a good dressing down from a reasonable police officer can have a huge impact. I can still remember the dressing down I received from a good police patrol officer when I was a sixteen year old motor cyclist who had done something that can only be described as, insane. That dressing down had an immideiate and profound impact on me; far more than a fine would have done. The gratitude I felt towards that officer was/is immense. I wish there were hundreds more like him today.
yes you have to be care when you fiddle with the phone, if there is a chance you can be seen !!
Me it was lovely 500 miles , with the phone of , bliss , just pulled over every hour or two , to check .
In the last few days I've seen loads of people still on handheld mobiles glued to their ear while driving. I'd love to see one caught.


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Bryson DeChambeau
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Choi wins Marathon after playoff
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Chella Choi won the Marathon Classic following a one-hole playoff with Ha Na Jang on Sunday.
After levelling matters at 14 under each, the South Korean duo made their way back down the 18th for the first playoff hole.
Jang would bogey the par five while Choi had a tap in for par, which would hand Choi her maiden LPGA Tour win.
Choi's father, Ji Leon, promised his daughter he would be her caddy until she earned her first win on tour. While she has notched up the all-important first win after seven years, Choi indicated she would still have to think about letting her father go.
"You know, first time win is hard," the 24-year-old told ESPN.
"I cannot believe it. Hopefully this is a turning point for me. It's been a long time, seven years. So I was really, really excited and happy.
"My father wants to retire because we promise, but I don't know. We will talk later. I work with my father eight years, and somebody say like that's why I don't win, just for my caddie. So I'm so exciting with my father."
Meanwhile, world number one Lydia Ko and Shanshan Feng would narrowly miss out on the playoff, finishing tied for third place on 13 under.
"I'm happy that I could give it a run for it to defend the title," revealed Ko.
"Seeing how average my first-day score was, to be top-five or whatever, I think it's a good finish for the week. I played really solid the front nine, and that's all I could really do. I know it would have been great if I could continue that on the back nine, but it just wasn't going."
Bryson DeChambeau: I don't want to be a super-controversial figure
The big-hitting American was given some useful advice by Hollywood star Chris Pratt.
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Webb Simpson eyeing Ryder Cup return after winless 2021
The American tees it up this week at the Sony Open, an event where he has a fine record.
Cameron Smith secures record-breaking wire-to-wire victory in Hawaii
The Australian made history at Kapalua with his winning total.
Viktor Hovland happy to be reunited with lost golf clubs in Hawaii
Viktor Hovland was able to breathe a sigh of relief after being reunited with his golf clubs six days after losing them in transit.
Phil Mickelson confirmed for Tournament of Champions after 21-year absence
Phil Mickelson has confirmed his participation in next month's Sentry Tournament of Champions on the PGA Tour.
Tiger Woods 'worn out' after second-placed finish with son at PNC Championship
Team Woods finished two shots behind John Daly and his son John Daly II in Orlando.
Tiger Woods and son Charlie three shots back at PNC Championship in Orlando
The 15-time major winner was back in action after injury
Tiger's back: All the best social as Tiger Woods returns to the golf course
The 15-time Major Champion played his first round of golf in public since his car accident in February.
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Woods is playing with his son Charlie art this weekend's PNC Championship.
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Woods and his son Charlie will tee-off with Thomas and his dad Mike on Saturday afternoon in Orlando.
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Alphabet der Städte und Gemeinden mit den zugehörigen Orten.

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Nicki Minaj Embraces Being a Feminist Role Model
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Juju Chang's interview with rapper Nicki Minaj on last night's episode of Nightline was your basic paint-by-numbers sit down with a female pop star. First up: Her image. It's colorful and cartoonish and particularly attractive to little girls, which brings up the inevitable discussion about whether she's a suitable role model for children. (Minaj says she doesn't want to "offend" moms "but I didn't come in the game to be an artist that appealed to kids.") Well, then, what about women in general? What about feminism? Er, don't call it "feminism," call it "girl power." (Minaj says she likes empowering other women.) Next, Chang tries to get the female pop star to talk shit on another female pop star, namely, Lady Gaga. (Minaj is annoyed by comparisons to Gaga, telling Chang they're very different, saying, "First of all, I'm from Southside Jamaica, Queens," as she does a muted hair flip.) The discussion moves on to double standards in the industry when it comes to women and men and what it means to be a "bitch" without even acknowledging that the last question about Gaga played right into that. Of course, Madonna needs to be brought up here. Lastly, no interview with any woman ever would be complete if she weren't asked about when she plans on starting a family.
Madonna Calls Lady Gaga's Work "Reductive", Passive-Aggressively Sips Tea
It's been said by virtually everyone but Madonna herself so I guess it's about time…
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DASH yourself away from kidney stone risk! We reported recently on new research which suggests that certain citrus-flavored diet sodas (such as 7-Up, Sunkist, Fanta, Fresca, or Sprite) could potentially help prevent kidney stones. Now, a new study suggests following the "DASH diet," normally recommended for people with high blood pressure, could also help lower your risk for kidney stones.
Kidney stones form when there is an excess of certain crystalline substances like minerals and salts in the urine that can then precipitate (form a solid). Often, this process is worsened by dehydration. A decrease in fluid intake leads to a decrease in urination, creating an optimal environment for stones to form. When the body tries to excrete the stones through the urine, the tubes get blocked, causing significant pain.
Last year, research on 241,766 people in the U.S. revealed an association between the DASH-diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and the risk of kidney stones. The researchers found that people who ate a diet more in line with DASH principles were 40 – 55% less likely to develop kidney stones than those whose diet was less DASH-compliant. The DASH diet is characterized as high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and nuts, while low in sodium, sweetened beverages, red meats, and processed meats. It also encourages cutting back on alcohol and getting regular physical activity. Normally this diet is emphasized for people who are pre-hypertensive (blood pressure between 120/ mmHg and 139/89 mmHg) or hypertensive (blood pressure greater than 140/90 mmHg).
Recently, the same researchers conducted a follow-up study that went further to examine why people on the DASH diet might be at lower risk of developing kidney stones by doing an analysis of their urine. In so doing, they analyzed urine samples of 3,426 men and women without kidney stones. They observed two key findings that may account for the observed association between a DASH diet and lower risk of kidney stones. One is that the people who ate the most compliant DASH-style diet produced more urine than those least compliant with the DASH diet, despite consuming the same amount of liquids. This consequence was likely the case because their diets were high in fruits and vegetables, which naturally contain water. The other reason is that the people who ate a more compliant DASH-style diet excreted more of a natural compound called citrate in their urine compared to those least DASH-compliant. Citrate helps inhibit calcium stone formation, the most common type of kidney stones.
Kidney stones are common and if you get them once, they are more likely to come back. If you feel like you're having severe pain in the belly, side of the back, or groin area, make sure to contact your doctor.


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After postponing the release date of his upcoming musical adventure drama JAGGA JASOOS, its lead actor Ranbir Kapoor who will mark his debut as a producer of the same film has finally revealed the release date of his production.
Interestingly Saif Ali Khan's CHEF, Shraddha Kapoor's HASEENA: THE QUEEN OF MUMBAI and Sridevi's MOM, all these films are also scheduled to hit the silver screens on July 14. So it will be four films clashing with each other on a single day.
Whenever two films (especially of big banners) clashes at box office it always create a huge tension in the entire industry (Take for example DILWALE-BAJIRAO MASTANI, SHIVAAY-ADHM and the recent KAABIL-RAEES clash. So imagine what will happen when four films clash together.
And naturally the clash of these films will definitely result in loss at the Box Office which will not be of any good for the industry so we hope that sense prevails upon the makers of these films and they sort out an amicable solution amongst them.


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So my gf is in jail and it is killing me. Has anyone on here ever gone through this? I've been told that a lot of people are different when they get out and I'm a little nervous. Considering she had a short stay maybe it won't be as bad...hopefully. as you can see I'm trying to answer my own question so please ignore my babbling.
well babe no have not but is going to be ok !!!! one day at time!! good day honey god bless!!!!


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  | sed -e 's/0 translated messages, \([0-9]*\) un.*/\1/'
endef

define translated-sh
{ LC_ALL=C msgfmt --statistics $(catalog.po) 2>&1 || echo 0; } \
    | tail -1 \
    | sed -e 's/[^0-9]*\([0-9]*\) translated.*/\1/'
endef

MESSAGES_TOTAL = \
    $(eval MESSAGES_TOTAL := ($(foreach catalog,$(catalogs), \
                                  $(shell $(untranslated-sh)) + ) 0)) \
    $(MESSAGES_TOTAL)

summary-%:
	@python -c "print 'l10n/$(*): translations updated (%d%%)' \
	    % (($(foreach catalog,$(catalogs), \
	          $(shell $(translated-sh)) + ) 0) * 100.0 \
	       / $(MESSAGES_TOTAL))"
	@rm -f messages.mo

diff: $(addprefix diff-,$(locales))

diff-%:
	@svn diff trac/locale/$(*) \
	    | grep -Ev '^([-+]#:|[@ ])' | grep -E '^[-+@]' || true

clean-mo:
	find trac/locale -name \*.mo -exec rm {} \;
	find trac/htdocs/js/messages -name \*.js -exec rm {} \;

# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#
# Testing related tasks
#
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

.PHONY: test unit-test functional-test test-wiki

test: unit-test functional-test

unit-test: Trac.egg-info
	python ./trac/test.py --skip-functional-tests $(testopts)

functional-test: Trac.egg-info
	python trac/tests/functional/__init__.py -v $(testopts)

test-wiki:
	python trac/tests/allwiki.py $(testopts)

# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#
# Code checking tasks
#
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

.PHONY: pylint

pylint:
	pylint \
	    --include-ids=y --persistent=n --comment=n --init-import=y \
	    --disable=E0102,E0211,E0213,E0602,E0611,E1002,E1101,E1102,E1103 \
	    --disable=F0401 \
	    --disable=W0102,W0141,W0142,W0201,W0212,W0221,W0223,W0231,W0232, \
	    --disable=W0401,W0511,W0603,W0613,W0614,W0621,W0622,W0703 \
	    --disable=C0103,C0111 \
	    trac tracopt

# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#
# Coverage related tasks
#
# (see http://nedbatchelder.com/code/coverage/)
#
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

.PHONY: coverage clean-coverage show-coverage

coverage: clean-coverage test-coverage show-coverage

clean-coverage:
	coverage erase
	@rm -fr htmlcov

ifdef test
test-coverage:
	coverage run $(test) $(testopts)
else
test-coverage: unit-test-coverage functional-test-coverage
endif

unit-test-coverage:
	coverage run -a $(coverageopts) trac/test.py --skip-functional-tests

functional-test-coverage:
	FIGLEAF='coverage run -a $(coverageopts)' python \
	    trac/tests/functional/testcases.py -v

show-coverage: htmlcov/index.html
	#coverage report

htmlcov/index.html:
	coverage html \
	    --omit=$(subst $(space),$(comma),$(wildcard trac/*/templates)),trac/templates

# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#
# Figleaf based coverage tasks
#
# (see http://darcs.idyll.org/~t/projects/figleaf/doc/)
#
# ** NOTE: there are still several issues with this **
#  - as soon as a DocTestSuite is run, figleaf gets confused
#  - functional-test-figleaf is broken (no .figleaf generated)
#
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

.PHONY: figleaf clean-figleaf show-figleaf

figleaf: clean-figleaf test-figleaf show-figleaf

clean-figleaf:
	rm -f .figleaf* *.figleaf
	rm -fr figleaf

show-figleaf: figleaf/index.html

figleaf/index.html: $(wildcard *.figleaf)
	figleaf2html \
	    --output-directory=figleaf \
	    --exclude-patterns=trac/tests/figleaf-exclude \
	    *.figleaf

.PHONY: test-figleaf  unit-test-figleaf functional-test-figleaf

test-figleaf: unit-test-figleaf functional-test-figleaf

unit-test-figleaf: unit-test.figleaf

functional-test-figleaf: functional-test.figleaf

functional-test.figleaf: Trac.egg-info
	rm -f .figleaf
	FIGLEAF=figleaf python trac/tests/functional/testcases.py -v
	@mv .figleaf $(@)

unit-test.figleaf: Trac.egg-info
	rm -f .figleaf
	figleaf trac/test.py --skip-functional-tests
	@mv .figleaf $(@)

# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#
# Tracd related tasks
#
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

port ?= 8000
tracdopts ?= -r

define server-options
 $(if $(port),-p $(port))\
 $(if $(auth),-a '$(auth)')\
 $(tracdopts)\
 $(if $(wildcard $(env)/VERSION),$(env),-e $(env))
endef

.PHONY: server

server: Trac.egg-info
ifdef env
	python trac/web/standalone.py $(server-options)
else
	@echo "\`env' variable was not specified. See \`make help'."
endif

# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#
# Documentation related tasks
#
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

.PHONY: apidoc sphinx apidoc-check apiref epydoc clean-doc

# We also try to honor the "conventional" environment variables used by Sphinx
sphinxopts ?= $(SPHINXOPTS)
SPHINXBUILD ?= sphinx-build
BUILDDIR ?= build/doc
PAPER ?= a4
sphinxopts-latex ?= -D latex_paper_size=$(PAPER)
sphinxformat = html

sphinx: apidoc
apidoc: $(addprefix apidoc-,$(sphinxformat))

apidoc-check:
	@python doc/utils/checkapidoc.py

apidoc-%:
	@$(SPHINXBUILD) -b $(*) \
	    $(sphinxopts) $(sphinxopts-$(*)) \
	    -d build/doc/doctree \
	    doc $(BUILDDIR)/$(*)

epydoc: apiref
apiref: doc-images
	@python doc/utils/runepydoc.py --config=doc/utils/epydoc.conf \
	    $(epydocopts) $(if $(dotpath),--dotpath=$(dotpath))

doc-images: $(addprefix build/,$(wildcard doc/images/*.png))
build/doc/images/%: doc/images/% | build/doc/images
	@cp $(<) $(@)
build/doc/images:
	@mkdir -p $(@)

clean-doc:
	rm -fr build/doc

# ============================================================================
#
# Setup environment variables

python-home := $(python.$(if $(python),$(python),$($(db).python)))

ifeq "$(OS)" "Windows_NT"
    ifndef python-home
        # Detect location of current python
        python-exe := $(shell python -c 'import sys; print sys.executable')
        python-home := $(subst \python.exe,,$(python-exe))
    endif
    SEP = ;
    python-bin = $(python-home)$(SEP)$(python-home)/Scripts
else
    SEP = :
endif

ifdef python-bin
    export PATH := $(python-bin)$(SEP)$(PATH)
endif
export PYTHONPATH := .$(SEP)$(PYTHONPATH)
export TRAC_TEST_DB_URI = $($(db).uri)

# Misc.
space = $(empty) $(empty)
comma = ,
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------


Every organization will eventually require an information management solution. Whether this will be for email management, electronic documents, and/or physical records and assets tracking, here are the 5 most critical tools that the best information management solution for your organization should have.
Information Governance (IG) should be your first concern and so should it be for your solutions provider. IG not only builds a framework for corporate governance and compliance standards, it ensures that your information is protected and secure. If yours is an organization that intakes hoards sensitive client matter, then an IG framework is vital to the health of that information and how it's managed.
A set in stone taxonomy tree will not allow for the growth and change expected within organizations. Your information management solution should ask for and require a configurable taxonomy that allows access for flexibility as your company scales, changes, and evolves. Ensuring that you're capable of altering your taxonomy also ensures that this taxonomy will continue to work for your organization as more information needs to be managed effectively.
Everyone dreams of being able to see their electronic documents, emails, and physical records all in one place. Wouldn't it be nice to hop onto a search bar and know that you'll be able to pull up both, physical forms and their electronic document counterparts? This isn't a dream. It exist now so know that you should be able to ask for and expect it with your information management solution. Accessing a unified and fully visible user interface to retrieve information allows users to find information while saving time and resources.
Google does this and users use this feature in their everyday life. Your information management solution should be no different. A full text search allows users to type in full terms and utilizes the information's metadata to locate matching files and records. Alongside full text search, expedite your reach by using +/- search functions that include or exclude keywords. These two tools will save organizations many hours of time spent searching compared to searching on outdated systems. Full text search with advanced search functions is easier AND faster.
Retention schedules are a pain to moderate. Thankfully someone somewhere in the tech universe has figured out how to automate it. Now, all your organization needs, is access to is a disposition dashboard that visibly displays retention schedules and disposition alerts so that defensible destruction is just a click away. Organizations should no longer waste huge amounts of time skimming files at random to find the files that are disposition ready. This solution resolves the issue at hand, the inefficient spending of time and resources.
As information management solutions evolve to align with the growing needs and concerns of the population, we find these 5 tools to be exceptionally time saving and headache reducing for not just the user, but the IT team, Information Officer, and legal department. Your organization should have each of these 5 critical tools as a priority when searching for or simply reorganizing your information management solution – with this, everyone wins.


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Citizens for a Better Helena
Gina Satterfield counter-protesting a March Against Hate at Constitution Park in Helena, MT
Guide to:
Hail to the Chief?
2016 Republican National Convention
Federalist Party
Tax Foundation
Robert Kennedy, Jr.
Valarie Hodges
Inventing "The Other"
Alan Caruba
Ali Sina
Ben Garrison
Olav Torheim
Citizens for a Better Helena is a group which claims to be "intended to keep the residents of Helena, Montana informed on issues coming before their town council",[1] but is in fact a hate group that regularly shares articles and content authored by nationally recognized extremists and hate groups, many with prominent ties to recognized white nationalist. Organized by Jim Butterball Buterbaugh (of Whitehall, Montana ) and Gina Satterfield, this group has become a hotbed for members of the Helena, Montana and surrounding area's anti-immigration movement. Other local pages closely tied to this group include The American Security Rally of Montana[2] and Montana Citizens against Terrorism Both Foreign and Domestic.[3]
2 In its own words
Founded in 2016 by anti-immigrant activists Jim Buterbaugh and Gina Satterfield, Citizens for a Better Helena has served to advocate and promote content authored by nationally recognized hate groups and extremists, racist bloggers, and other anti-immigration wingnuts. The primary focus of this movement has been to impede the resettlement of refugees of war, who happen to be Muslim, into Montana.[4] Gina Satterfield routinely participates in organized rallies, protests,[5] and speeches.[6] Most of these functions are founded upon fears invoked by debunked stories, tabloids, inaccurate statistics, conspiracies like the New World Order, and ultimately religious intolerance.
Like many other anti-immigration hate groups, Citizens for a Better Helena hides their religious intolerance under the thin guise of patriotism. Articles and content promoted by this group are almost exclusively limited to scare quotes, with plenty of content by:
Refugee Resettlement Watch,[7] founded by extremist Ann Corcoran, a popular figure among white nationalist and racist websites and blogs. Racist groups that regularly share Corcoran's work include the white nationalist group "Council for Conservative Citizens" and racist website VDARE.
Bare Naked Islam,[8] an anti-Islam hate blog with a very racist reader and fan base that was briefly shut down by Wordpress for policy violations. Catholic apologist Robert Spencer has defended the website Bare Naked Islam, as well as defending open calls to Muslim genocide. The site is so extreme not even Debbie Schlussel could stand it.[9]
Pamela Geller,[10] a prominent extremist and figurehead of anti-Islam ideologists. Her website has been the source of many debunked conspiracy theories, ranging from "Obama is a Muslim beholden to Islamic overlords" to "Obama is the love child of Malcolm X."
FrontPage Magazine,[11] founded by anti-black and anti-Muslim neoconservative conspiracy theorist, David Horowitz. Horowitz is often touted by the racist and white supremacist communities.
Shoebat.com,[12] led by Walid Shoebat, a self-titled "peace activist", Obama birther, and fraud who charges thousands of dollars to give fear-mongering anti-Islam speeches. Notable statements by Shoebat's son Theodore include "hopes that future President Trump will turn the US into a "Christian Supremacist" society and execute Muslims."
ACT! For America,[13] a prominent anti-Islam movement and source of extreme hate speech. ACT! For America is led by Brigitte Gabriel, described by the New York Times as a "radical Islamaphobe" and by publicists as "extreme". Gabriel's hate lies against the religion of Islam itself, not just "radical" Islam.
In its own words[edit]
""Get familiar with this enemy of the New World Order that is here to indoctrinate you and your children with ISLAMIFICATION!!!
—Gina Satterfield, February 3, 2016
""This is why we (so few) have big mouths and have to TOLERATE the ABUSE by tho$e that say we are bigots, racists and haters. There is no excuse for this stupidity. For every 12-14 welfare recipients = 1 resettlement refugee. How is this sustainable? Would you let Charles Manson out of prison, give him a furnished house (next to you or anyone), cash stipends, food stamps, Obamacare,…and take a chance knowing that he is a pedophile, rapist, mass murderer,…? WTH?!! WAKE UP MONTANA?!! IF YOU DON'T STAND UP, YOU WILL BE A VICTIM!
—Gina Satterfield – March 14, 2016
""50% of the Arabs in the Muslim world are inbred. This is encouraged, allowed and practiced under the veil of Sharia.
—Gina Satterfield – February 9, 2016
""Here in Montana, I called out on a microphone and a line array speaker on the steps of our State's Capital that it would be my "pleasure" for Christine Kauffman (D) SD40 to be the first inline, along with the other Feminazis (that all want to bring in the fuzzy muslim refugees) to lineup for their sharia compliant FGM (Female Genital Mutilation). Let me know how it works out for you…you hear?!!
—Gina Satterfield – Februrary 26, 2016
""HELENA AND ALL OF MONTANA MUST DEMAND THAT WE WILL NOT ALLOW ISLAMIFICATION!!! START WRITING AND CALLING CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL TO STOP STEVE MALY OF WORLDMONTANA. NO REFUGEE$!!!
""Islam is NOT A RELIGION. IT IS A POLITICAL AGENDA MEANT TO POPULATE COUNTRIES WITH MORE AND MORE MUSLIMS! Why don't people inform themselves better? Be armed and prepared to defend family, city, and Country. The storm is coming.
—Drew Taylor – March 31, 2016
""This group is PUBLIC!!!!!!! All council meeting announcements, local news, concerns, anything goes here. Anyone!!!!! And I mean anyone!!!!! From Helena and surrounding county is permitted to join!!!!!!! Hate speach will not be tolerated. Everyone is entitled to an opinion! Not everyone is going to agree!!!!! This page is intended to inform! Not to force any opinion or take a stance. These members are your voters!!!!!!
Account at Facebook
↑ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1673398616266313/
↑ https://www.facebook.com/1amer2secur/?fref=ts
↑ https://www.facebook.com/Montana-citizens-against-terrorism-both-foreign-and-domestic-1693340960921002/?fref=ts
↑ http://helenair.com/news/local/helena-rally-promotes-acceptance-of-syrian-refugees/article_dcf0f449-16c5-5f07-9620-dbb77294da95.html
↑ http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2016/02/22/rally-urges-syrian-refugees-montana/80782054/
↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RftJKBSJgwY
↑ https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2015/07/13/lauded-racist-groups-refugee-resettlement-watch-founder-ann-corcoran-moves-further-right
↑ https://www.vice.com/en_uk/read/bare-naked-islam-a-hub-for-the-deranged-right-wing-cognoscenti
↑ http://www.debbieschlussel.com/45728/bare-naked-islam-karma-nutjob-who-called-me-terrorist-supported-cair-lawsuit-v-me-gets-website-removed-by-cair/
↑ https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/individual/pamela-geller
↑ https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/2014/godfather
↑ https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2011/08/26/new-report-details-funding-sources-behind-anti-muslim-fearmongers
↑ https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/2015/acting-out
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El municipio de Harrison (en inglés: Harrison Township) es un municipio ubicado en el condado de Fayette en el estado estadounidense de Indiana. En el año 2010 tenía una población de 6450 habitantes y una densidad poblacional de 90,97 personas por km².

Geografía
El municipio de Harrison se encuentra ubicado en las coordenadas . Según la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos, el municipio tiene una superficie total de 70.91 km², de la cual 70,9 km² corresponden a tierra firme y (0 %) 0 km² es agua.

Demografía
Según el censo de 2010, había 6450 personas residiendo en el municipio de Harrison. La densidad de población era de 90,97 hab./km². De los 6450 habitantes, el municipio de Harrison estaba compuesto por el 96,68 % blancos, el 1,52 % eran afroamericanos, el 0,28 % eran amerindios, el 0,34 % eran asiáticos, el 0,29 % eran de otras razas y el 0,88 % eran de una mezcla de razas. Del total de la población el 0,95 % eran hispanos o latinos de cualquier raza.

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Municipios de Indiana
Localidades del condado de Fayette (Indiana)


HealthCare Business News recently caught up with Erick McKesson and Phil Rogerson, co-founders of Venddy, the vendor relationship management platform and service company that helps healthcare institutions understand the vendor landscape, improve how they source software and services, and align purchasing decisions with their strategic goals.
HCB News: We hear a lot about vendor management in the supply chain world. You feel that healthcare in particular faces an unmet need for managing business partners in software and services. Can you say why?
Erick McKesson: More and more healthcare operations rely on third-party services and technologies to perform their daily functions, and the array of available partners is evolving extremely quickly due to massive venture funding, mergers and acquisitions, and a constant stream of new innovations.
How do hospitals and health systems navigate that landscape? The best options at the moment are through peer word-of-mouth or by searching out vendors at conferences. In both cases, it remains difficult to get unbiased, unembellished information. Vendors naturally take advantage of this gap to push their products and services, so that health systems often end up making purchasing decisions based on what sales representatives say rather than on a careful assessment of existing capacity, future needs, and the logical steps between the two. We feel that a Vendor Relationship Management (VRM) approach can be used to put the power of smart purchasing decisions into the hands of the buyer.
HCB News: You mention "VRM." What does that really mean?
Phil Rogerson: We think of it as a new approach to the complex multi-vendor environment. Health systems are traditionally more passive in their engagement with different vendors: they're targeted or acquired by vendors who then use their own CRM [customer relationship management] platforms and tactics to manage the health system.
VRM turns the tables on that dynamic, and allows health systems to assess the need for a vendor, or, if you're already in the relationship, to see how well the vendor is integrating with other systems and whether or not it's living up to its promise.


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Sri Lanka Cricket Suspends Shehan Madushanka For Alleged Possession Of Drugs
Sports Home Cricket News Sri Lanka Cricket Suspends Shehan Madushanka For Alleged Possession Of Drugs
Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Mohan de Silva said they suspended Shehan Madushanka pending an internal disciplinary inquiry.
Shehan Madushanka was arrested allegedly in possession of heroin.© Twitter
Shehan Madushanka was suspended from all forms of the game
Madushank was arrested allegedly in possession of heroin on Sunday
Madushanka took a hat-trick against Bangladesh on his ODI debut in 2018
Sri Lanka's cricket board Tuesday suspended pace bowler Shehan Madushanka from all forms of the game, two days after he was arrested allegedly in possession of heroin. The right-arm bowler was stopped while driving with another person in a car on Sunday and found to have two grams of the drug, police said.
He took a hat-trick against Bangladesh on his one-day international debut in January 2018. He also played two T20 matches against Bangladesh in 2018, but has not played an international since due to injuries.
Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Mohan de Silva said they suspended the 25-year-old pending an internal disciplinary inquiry. He was remanded into custody on Monday.
"We have suspended him with immediate effect and he also cannot take part in any form of the game," de Silva said.
Sri Lanka Cricket Team Shehan Madushanka Cricket


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Sunset Beach Jamaica - An Awesome All Inclusive Vacation!
One of the most efficiently run, budget friendly, and superior customer focus hotel, The Sunset Beach Resort & Spa, as it is officially called, is dear to my heart- I'll tell you why.
I worked there for a while and believe me, not only did it provided me solid work experience that boosted my resume, I met some lasting friends, true friends there.
Karen, who now resides in the US, is one such amazing people. Mr. Peters and Mr. Daley - although two completely different personalities has taught me a lot, without them even knowing.
And of course, every now and then they asked me to come over and help on some project.
The truth is though, not only does "The Sunset" seems to attract some very resourceful and dedicated employees, they also seem to attract a lot of visitors, which include a high percentage of returnees.
Regardless of the season or situation that may cause a downtown in visitor arrivals, the beautiful Sunset always seems to boast a relatively good occupancy rate, and I don't think it only has to do with their promotional efforts.
Ok, part of it may be the promotion,but their customer service, food, activities, rooms and spa services are up right up there with the best in the island!
The food was always good, but equally too was the wide variety to choose from. I always looked forward to Thursday nights, 'Jamaica Night' to get the food prepared then.
Of course, I don't think I need to tell you all about it, I'm pretty sure you have an idea what I am talking about right?
Yes, It's all traditional Jamaican food, ackee and saltfish, roast breadfruit, curried goat, coconut drops, and lots more, I mean a lot more!
And what about the activities?
Trust me, your time will be well spent.
There is the new and excitingly hot Pirates' Paradise Water Park, which includes Buccaneer Beach, Blackbeard's Lazy River, a Caribbean Pirates' Paradise Fort, waterfalls and two elevated hot tubs.
There is a range of non-motorized water sports including paddle boats, sunfish, kayaking and snorkeling.
Three beautiful beaches, one of which is clothing-optional.
The giant Jacuzzi to melt away your tension.
And for the board game lovers, you can sharpen your skills at shuffleboard, giant chess and checkers.
Of course, there is also beach volleyball, tennis and basketball. By the way, there are four championship tennis courts!
There is also the exciting Galaxy disco where you can dance the night away to your favorite tunes.
Kids enjoy Club Mongoose, a free program for ages 2-12. The Pirates' Cove Teen Center entertains older children.
And for those like to keep in shape, you can work out in the air-conditioned gym with exercise equipment, aerobics classes and free weights.
There are also daily activities and nightly entertainment- including Caribbean floor shows, fashion shows and beach party nights.
And still, you don't even have to get stuck on property, there are numerous adventures and sightseeing organized by the guest services desk for you.
This is just an amazing little property!
Another thing with this hotel too is that they are always striving to get better. Since I left there in 2000, the hotel has almost totally transformed, for the better!
Much of the activities I mentioned above, including the giant water park is one of the new attractions, and they continue to add.
Since I worked there I never really stayed there but I have certainly experience enough to offer a honest recommendation.
By the way, Sunset Resort Jamaica, (actually Sunset Beach Resort & Spa) is one of the three hotels in the Sunset brand, the other two are, The Sunset at the Palms in Negril and The Sunset Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios.
They could not find a better motto. They are truly "Always for Everyone... Uniquely Jamaican".


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Pranking Stamos
Nick Jonas ups the ante in John Stamos bromance feud, plus more news
By Wonderwall.com Editors 1:16pm PDT, Mar 12, 2019
Nick Jonas adds a John Stamos blanket to their ongoing 'feud'
The most meta celebrity feud of all time continues! Nick Jonas and John Stamos have been teasing each other with images of one another emblazoned on their clothing and various other textiles since October, when John opted for a Jonas Brothers T-shirt as his American Music Awards outfit centerpiece. As Teen Vogue reminds us, Nick responded to John's AMA prank by making a hoodie emblazoned with an image of John wearing said Jonas Brothers shirt at the AMAs. John, in turn, took a photo of Nick wearing the hoodie … that showed John wearing the JoBros tee … and put it all on a pillow. He then shared a photo of himself cuddling up to the pillow alongside the caption, "I had the craziest dream last night… #jonasbrothers #sucker." Cue Nick's next move, which he posted on Instagram on Monday, March 11. It was a photo of himself in bed beneath a blanket. And yes, the blanket is printed with the IG pic of John cuddling up to the pillow printed with a pic of Nick wearing a hoodie featuring John wearing the Jonas Brothers shirt at the AMAs. Quipped Nick: "I'll sleep well tonight knowing #sucker is number 1!" Something tells us this is far from over …
RELATED: Celebrity feuds of 2018
Gwyneth Paltrow reflects on her 'conscious uncoupling' from Chris Martin
Back in 2014, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin's "conscious uncoupling" announcement earned them eye rolls a-plenty. Five years later, though, it seems like they were onto something. After all, the two still share family dinners and vacations with their kids, Apple and Moses Martin. Chris even joined his ex on her so-called "modern" family-style honeymoon trip with Brad Falchuk, Brad's kids and Apple and Moses. "Both Chris and I have made a commitment to continue to love the things about each other that we've always loved and to really continue to develop our friendship and to find ways to continue to communicate," Gwyneth told Savannah Guthrie on the Tuesday, March 12 edition of "Today," according to JustJared. "There's been a long process to it. At some point maybe I'll write a book because you really have to focus on forgiveness and [the] spite that comes up, you have to let it go. It's definitely not effortless, but now at this point, five years later, it's pretty good. But the first couple of years it was very effortful and for the sake of the children. We were really committed to maintaining the family structure … even though it looked a bit different." As for her new marriage, Gwyneth admitted the life change was somewhat unexpected. "I guess if you'd asked me a couple of years ago I probably would have leaned towards not getting married again, but then sometimes life just surprises you and it's been really fun," she said. "I'm so happy that I was sort of given this other opportunity."
RELATED: Celebs who are still friendly with their exes
Jessica Alba gets three new tattoos in honor of her kids
Jessica Alba once told Allure she has some regrets about her tattoos, warning readers, "something that's meaningful to you when you're younger is not going to be meaningful to you five years later." The three kids she shares with husband, Cash Warren, of course, are another story. On Monday, March 11, the Honest Company founder shared a new collection of body art she had tattoo artist Dr. Woo etch on the inside of her forearm in honor of her children, Honor, 10, Haven, 7, and Hayes, 1. "@_dr_woo_ #drwoo Honor Gemini ♊ Haven Leo ♌ Hayes Capricorn ♑ #hideawayatsuitex," she captioned a shot on Instagram that showed off the drawings of constellations representing each child's birth sign. According to the Daily Mail, Jessica's other tats include a ladybird, a daisy, a bow and the Sanskrit word for sacred lotus.
Katherine McPhee talks going to school with Duchess Kate, falling in love with David Foster
Katharine McPhee stopped by "Good Morning Britain" this week to talk about her West End show, "Waitess," but as has often been the case since she began working in London, the conversation soon turned to the Duchess of Sussex, who Katharine knows from her childhood. "I went to school with Meghan Markle. I was in middle school when she was in high school," she confirmed when asked about a throwback pic she recently posted of the two, according to the Daily Mail. "My sister was in her class, she was always lovely and always talented," Katharine continued. "I just saw her last week, I do have a picture, I did get to reunite with her which was so sweet! I did a couple of shows with her but I was younger and wasn't allowed to be in the more major roles with shows, I did musicals with her. When she was getting married I was going to post a picture with her, but [I did it] when I had something to promote [the musical], and it became a much bigger thing." She added that she invited Meghan to see "Waitress" and is still hoping the Duchess will be able to make it to a performance. Katharine, 34, also chatted about her 69-year-old music producer fiance, David Foster, who was at the TV studio to support her during her appearance. "I know I'm the woman to tame the beast, we both have some similar qualities, we've both tamed each other," Katharine mused. She touched on the couple's "huge age difference," admitting that "in America they like to write about us and talk about us," before explaining how their relationship evolved. "We met when I was a contestant on 'American Idol.' We always had such adoration for each other, he's had a thing for me for a long time," she said. The couple's connection isn't limited to their romance, either. Katharine said she often looks to David when she's struggling with music. "When I'm in the shower sometimes I'll think, 'Oh that doesn't sound so good,'" she said, sharing an example. "It's more when he comes to show that I get nervous. If I have little intonation in the voice he'll hear it."
Rihanna teases new music with baby post
Rihanna's fans are jealous of an 8-month-old baby, thanks to a pair of new posts on social media. On Monday, March 11, both RiRi and her close friend and longtime staffer Jenn Rosales shared a photo of Jenn's son wearing massive headphones while sitting on a soundboard. "When tia @badgalriri gives you the first listen 😎. #newmusic," Jenn captioned the shot. Rihanna shared the same photo and as USA Today quickly noticed, it drive her followers crazy that the kid already got to hear the singer's ninth studio album. "Rihanna using jenn's child to troll us…she is sick," joked one user. Rapper Kid the Wiz quipped, "He Wasn't Ready," seemingly joking about the intense look on the baby's face. Wrote another user: "Baby Aaron looking like, "Oh Auntie is definitely not playing with you …," while a third wondered, "Is it wrong to be jealous of a baby?" Rihanna hasn't released a studio album since 2016's "ANTI."
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade want to trademark their daughter's name for a product line
Last month, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard launched their first baby products line, Hello Bello. Now, it sounds like Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade are about to follow suit. The Blast reports the couple, who welcomed their first child together, Kaavia, last fall, have filed trademark applications to use their daughter's name and the phrase "Shady Baby" on a slew of products ranging from baby focused items like diaper bags and bibs to clothing, hair care products and jewelry. The couple has also launched a loan company in Kaavia's name, according to the website. Gabrielle and Dwayne announced the birth of their daughter via surrogate in November.
Dolly Parton's team denied Elizabeth Warren the use of '9 to 5' at campaign events
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (Dem., Mass.), is getting a big old red light from Dolly Parton's team after the presidential hopeful used the song "9 to 5" at a town hall meeting in New York City last week. According to the Associated Press (via TooFab), the senator requested and was denied permission to use the song but went ahead and used it anyway. "We did not approve the request, and we do not approve requests like this of (a) political nature," said Dolly's manager, Danny Nozell. As the country singer explained on "Nightline" last year, she intends to keep her music far away from the political radar. "Of course I have my opinion about everybody and everything, but I learned a long time ago to keep your damn mouth shut if you want to stay in show business," she said at the time. "I'm not in politics. I'm an entertainer."
Olivia Newton-John releases first memoir, says she's 'doing well' after her latest cancer diagnosis
Olivia Newton-John's new memoir, "Don't Stop Believin'" hit bookstores nationwide on Tuesday, March 11. As she recently told THR, the book was ultimately intended to be "a positive story" that would shed light on aspects of the "Grease" star's life that her fans may not have known about. "The things I was hesitant about, I left out. Things I knew people knew about and wanted answers [to], I addressed them just as much as I wanted to. That's the beauty of writing your own book. I knew I didn't want to write a gossip book or a kiss-and-tell book," she says. Now 70, the actress and singer is dealing with her third cancer diagnosis since 1992. "I'm doing well!" she tells THR when asked how she's doing with the disease these days. She opens up in the book about her journey with the illness, including her use of natural remedies and her prioritization of caring for her own mental health throughout all of it. "I'm fearful sometimes and I'm sad and I go through moments like that," she admits. "I'm human and you have to allow yourself to go through it. You can't go around it. The only way to get to the other side is you have to go through the feelings." Asked how cancer changed her perspective on things, Olivia says she's "still not strong enough to do a lot of things," and that affected her understanding of what she's been lucky enough to have. "We take so much for granted in our life and I know that there are a lot of people that live with these issues and have their whole life, but I've never experienced not being able to walk unassisted or pick things up when I wanted to or hit a tennis ball or get a horse and ride," she says. "I couldn't do these things so it could be awakening for gratitude and compassion for others even though I've always been a compassionate person, I believe."
Anne Hathaway, Gal Gadot and Tessa Thompson praise Brie Larson for 'Captain Marvel'
As the new "Captain Marvel" original story continues dominating the box office, its star, Brie Larson, is getting plenty of love from her peers. "You know what I love most about [Captain Marvel] (among all the things I loved about Captain Marvel?)" Anne Hathaway asked in a comment on one of Brie's Instagram posts about the flick. "Seeing YOU up there. So impressed and proud, sis. You did it! Now go get Thanos!" Tessa Thompson, meanwhile, posted, "Things She Did: THAT. You are my HER-O @brielarson …" Gal Gadot was equally excited for her superhero pal and shared a comic by Maxy Artwork that showed her as Wonder Woman linking arms with Brie's Captain Marvel. "I'm so happy for you sister!" she wrote. "Congrats!"
Issa Rae says she gained 'new money weight' when her career first took off
For Issa Rae, not everything about the early success of her 2011 web series "Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl" was healthy. "When the web series started, I was very, very broke," the "Insecure" creator explains in the new issue of Women's Health. "Then more opportunities began to come. I was gaining New Money Weight. … When you get a good job you're like, 'I can afford to eat at restaurants all the time!' That adds up in weight." Though success meant a more demanding schedule, Issa, 34, realized she had to make exercise a priority. "Time to work out is limited, but when I first started seeing myself on TV, I was like, 'I gotta make time,'" she recalls. These days, she alternates walking in the hills near her home with jogging. She's also getting more comfortable tuning into herself on her hour-a-day exercise ventures, something she credits having lost an earbud once and having to turn off her music. "I was forced to be alone with my thoughts, and I was like, 'Oh, I need to do this more often,'" she says. "Those moments are the most creative. I think finding those moments while also nurturing your body is important."
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In my neck of the Montana woods, the annual cost to educate a K-12 student is over $11,000, which is about the state average. Some nearby rural school districts spend $15,000 per student and one spends over $22,000 per kid per year. (Data is available at the 'Transparency in MT Schools' website – thanks to the Montana Policy Institute). This does not include the additional costs of government offices and personnel related to education.
Most people say we should spend more on education. They aren't specific about how much would be enough – $25,000 per student? $50,000? $100,000?
Forgive my "old Bean Counter" instincts, but hearing these numbers makes me think: If I live in this small Montana town where educating a student costs $22,000 per year, and I have four kids, do I have to write a check for $88,000 every August?
Now, I'm not going to tell any community or school board that they can't spend that much, or more, if they are spending their own money. The problem is, they aren't.
For reference, Montana's 2008 per capita income was under $35,000. Most parents have no idea how much their schools spend, because they don't write a check to the district — school funds come from somewhere else.
The costs are hidden. Just like GRANTS. Just like EMPLOYER PAID HEALTH INSURANCE and MEDICAID. Just like pretty much ALL GOVERNMENT SPENDING.
It's so easy to spend somebody else's money. The trouble is, as Margaret Thatcher famously said, "You eventually run out of other people's money." She's right. We are out, and are now having to borrow and print the money we spend.
I'm not an anarchist – I know that there are important things that are better done collectively than individually. And I'm not picking on Montana, our school spending pretty much mirrors the national average and test results are above average. Much of the cost is mandated.
But I am a realist when it comes to budgets, and a believer in the miracle of the free market. Gang, I'm sorry, we can't keep spending more and more on education in this country, especially when our kids are not getting our money's worth.
Many people just can't get used to the idea of school vouchers, or school choice. But look at it this way. Let's say you have three school kids. Would you be ready and willing to write a check for $33,000 for the school year? If you were able to write that check, would you be more demanding about what you are getting for your investment?
Now turn that scenario around. Most people could not, or would not write that check. So if instead you received a check from the government for $33,000, how would you spend it?
Would you spend it on the best education for your child that your money could buy? For $33,000, would you perhaps stay at home and educate your own children? Would you pay college tuition for your high-functioning senior instead of high school?
If one small-town school is your only choice, obviously that's where your voucher goes. You may choose to supplement it with your own money or contributions until it meets your standards.
Alternatives quickly spring up in the free market to supply any consumer demand. Education is no different – why wouldn't I buy the education product that is best for my family and student (quality, safety, value)?
Give me a million dollars and a hundred kids, and I'd sure like to give it a shot. Bet I could hire some damn good teachers, and every graduate would be ready for financial independence and a productive career, or higher education. There would be plenty of funds to transport, feed, and educate students at a level that is unattainable by the current system, along with a profit.
This is a deep discussion, with many questions (i.e. special education, extracurriculars, social issues, welfare kids), and this post is already too long. But there are as many answers and ideas as there are questions – the free market has a way of finding solutions to consumer wants and needs.
I just want every parent to give some serious thought to the possibilities and potential of school choice, rather than dismiss it out-of-hand. It's time we take the chance.
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I'm not sure how the costs of public education. I see the costs on my property tax bill twice a year.
Yes, but there is much that we don't see on our property tax bills – the re-allocation of funds, the federal dollars and mandates, etc. The school funding formula in Montana is incredibly complex. I have to break it down into understandable views, such as spending per student, pie-chart allocation of total budget, etc. When I think of $88,000 per year for a family of four kids, it is jarring!
Thanks for your thoughtful post, Mike.
I don't know how to figure out what is the "right cost" for education. My guess is we have to find the right way, and see what the cost would be. Obviously our society can pay what we are now, and probably more. What's more important is getting the right results. I think most people consider investing in education to be a top priority.
I must point out that teachers still get step raises even when the base pay schedule stays flat – not that I'm saying they are overpaid. I'm not addressing the teacher pay issue here.
Yes, when you look at the cost of education on a per-student basis, it really clarifies the problem. $88k for a family of four is just staggering to me. You are correct, a school is not a business, but we are all bound by the realities of economics, and it would be derelict of us all to ignore ever-increasing costs, especially if we are not totally happy about the results. And how much "cost shifting" can the system bear?
I don't pretend to have all the answers, but one thing I am sure of – we can't keep doing everything the same way just out of habit or apathy. We have to improve education, and throwing more money at the same model is not the answer.


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"Size optimisation of polypyrrole (PPy) actuators for micro/nano manipu" by Gursel Alici, Philippe Metz et al.
This article was originally published as: Alici, G., Metz, P. & Spinks, G. M., Size optimisation of polypyrrole (PPy) actuators for micro/nano manipulation systems, 2005 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), 2005, 566-571. Copyright IEEE 2005.
PPy actuators have many features suitable for many cutting edge applications ranging from biomedical to micro/nano manipulation systems. In this paper, we first establish a mathematical model describing the voltage input, and bending displacement and force outputs of the PPy actuators, and then use the model to optimise/improve their shape. With reference to their operation principle, we draw an analogy between the thermal strain and the real strain in the PPy actuators due to the volume change to establish the mathematical model, which is a coupled structural/thermal model. The finite element method (FEM) is employed to solve the model. The propagation rate of the ion migration into the PPy layers is mimicked with a temperature distribution model. Theoretical and experimental results demonstrate that the model is effective in predicting the bending angle and bending moment outputs of the PPy actuators quite well for a range of input voltages. Further results are presented to demonstrate that the thicker is the root of the actuator, the higher are the bending angle and the bending moment.


Memories of boring, unproductive childhood piano lessons probably still haunt many American adults. The people at Keynotes Piano Studio want to change that for the current generation by offering a fresh, unique approach to piano and voice lessons. "We believe learning to play the piano should be fun!" says Melissa Madsen, co-owner of the Sugar House location.
Keynotes was started in Holladay by friends of Madsen. "Krista Numbers and Margee Connolly have created a brilliant program," she says. When they were looking to expand, Madsen and her husband Tony jumped at the opportunity and started their own studio in September 2015.
The Sugar House location offers several different rooms where beginner lessons are held. In the "theory room," kids can learn the basics in an interactive way. There's also a room dedicated to sight-reading, and another for ear-training, creating a holistic approach to learning music.
"Everyone learns differently," Melissa says. Their system focuses on keeping kids engaged by utilizing different methods and focusing on a variety of skills. "Our students learn music reading, ear training, theory, chords and improvisation in a one-hour lesson each week."
Both the Madsens have extensive backgrounds in the performing arts, with Melissa managing the voice program and Tony managing the piano program. Tony has been playing for 26 years and composing for 21, with additional experience as an elementary school teacher who incorporated music into his lessons. Melissa trained in voice at the Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and studied theater and voice at Brigham Young University. "I've been able to play many roles that I've loved," she says. "Cinderella, Fantine in Les Misérables, Kim in Bye Bye Birdie, to name a few."
She believes the methods employed at the studio make the experience much more fun for kids. "Students are excited to come each week, pass off their songs, pass new levels off," she says. "They get excited when they have reached a new level and are able to play or sing their favorite songs."
Monica Rasmussen, a teacher here who has a bachelor's degree in piano performance and a master's degree in choral conducting, loves the program. "It is structured, but it allows me to be flexible with each of the students so I can reach them at their level," she says.
Those interested in enrolling their kids in lessons should check out the Keynotes website. The Sugar House studio is also looking to start a choir and add theatre classes at the beginning of 2017 to provide more opportunities for students who love the arts and eager to learn more.


Steven (Chicagoland, United States) on 28 October 2010 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
For the first time, I photographed the Chicago skyline from the west. I came across a fellow Flickr member's blog where he identified the Rush Hospital parking garage as an ideal place to capture the skyline from the west.
My intent was to capture the setting sun's warm colors reflecting off of the buildings. As I drove to the garage, I feared I wouldn't make it up in time. I drove my car all the way up to the 8th floor of the parking garage and had about two minutes to spare. Later in the evening, I realized I could have parked on the main level and taken the elevator up. DOH! Would have been much quicker!
Photo captured October 1, 2010.
I like it.. the lights in the buildings are already on.. and with the day light outside.. this is very nice shot.
Long live the pink reflection of the sunset!
Smiles . . sure looks like more than a few heard the call !
excellent i like this touch of pink!
Excellent cityscape. I love tones in this pic .
This one I really like!! great capture!!
That's ok Steven - this is great, but I have felt the same kind of frustration....often! Nice one here, though!
Lovely fresh warm colours in this view Steven.
Wow ! Such a beautiful shot !
WOW! Stunning cityscape! Perfect light and colors! Beautiful! I love this! 5*****!
excellent city skyline! fine light and good detail in the buildings!
You got a lovely shot for your effort.
Very nice, it almost looks like a 'natural' HDR.
Hindsight is 20/20 they say! It was worth it though you did get the shot and its superb!


Join us on Saturday, January 20, 2018 for Wreath Retrieval/Clean-up Day!
8:00AM: All Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) pedestrian gates open. If you have any questions/trouble finding us please call Sebastien Lasseur at (347-633-3757).
Volunteers are asked to pick up ONLY those WAA wreaths placed in December, leaving any other wreaths or decorations in place.
We'd love if our volunteers could stay at least until 12:00 noon, to help with any extra wreath disposal needed at locations throughout the cemetery.


Pinnacle Church was founded in the spring of 2010 on the grounds of the Pinnacle Golf Club by several of the residents of the community who wished to have a convenient place to worship with friends without having to travel 20-30 minutes. From the beginning Pinnacle Church has enjoyed excellent, Biblically-sound teaching in a casual atmosphere.
Duane Miller became the pastor in 2015 and, along with the Elder Body and Council, gives leadership to our church. We are, intentionally, not aligned with any specific tradition as we have members who come from almost all in the Christian spectrum.
Pinnacle Church is a 501 c3 organization for tax-deductible contributions.