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International Dimension (ISA Activity / Global Exchange Programmes)
VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM
Strongly believing in the Sanskrit phrase Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam meaning the world is one family, the Primary Department conducted a plethora of delightful, enriching, and interesting activities for the students of Classes IV and V through the session 2021-22. The activities aimed at fostering global learning, equipping young learners with skills like research, creativity, synthesizing information and grooming them into individuals who appreciate culture, lifestyle, and environment of different countries.
The Rhythmic Way of the World
For the activity, students collected information/pictures related to the dance form of the country allotted to them and showcased their creative skills by presenting the collected information in the form of presentations prepared on PowerPoint.
Global Learning- National Birds
To highlight the symbolic significance, habitat and food habits of the National Birds belonging to the countries like Brazil, New Zealand, China, Spain, France, Japan, United States of America, and Saudi Arabia, students researched and created colourful and eye-catching posters that conveyed the message "to be friend with birds" and work towards their conservation. The activity enhanced their knowledge about fauna, and they also understood that all living beings play an integral role in maintaining the ecological balance in our environment.
The students selected one story from religious literature and presented their story in the form of comic strips. Names of a few stories were mentioned with each religion for their reference. Students used their creativity and writing skills to present the comic strip of their chosen story.
Sports – A Global Connect
The students researched and presented information (history, its legends and important milestones achieved in that sport about the National Sports of countries like Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, France, India, Sri Lanka, USA. The activity proved to be a wonderful learning experience for the students.
IDS ACTIVITY 2021
The IDS Project (2021-22) on theme - Neighbour Connect aimed at a comparative study of neighbouring countries of India – Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives and Myanmar with special focus on National/ traditional costumes, Important festivals and Places of tourist interest. The host of informative activities made students collaborate and learn together.
INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS IN SCHOOL AWARD 2022-25
The school is the proud recipient of International Dimensions in School Award (IDS) for the fifth consecutive time. The award is bestowed on school by British Council for adding international dimension to school curriculum. A Virtual Certification Ceremony was organised by the British Council, India on 17.12.21 to honour the schools who have been successful in achieving the International Dimension in Schools certificate for the period 2022-25. The ceremony was attended by the School IDS coordinator, Ms. Pooja Ahuja and Ms. Rachna Chaudhary, IDS coordinator, Pusa Road campus. The school was a proud recipient of the certification for the fifth time consecutively.
INDO-POLISH VIRTUAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
BBPS -EKOS Connection event was organized for the students of classes IX - XI on 3 January 2022.In an hour long virtual meet , 20 students from the school interacted and highlighted the pandemic situation in both the countries briefly. The Polish students began with their presentations showcasing the history of Poland, their city, town, cuisine, culture and school. BBPS students responded enthusiastically to the presentations and introduced themselves along with their hobbies and interests. They had prepared informative and engaging presentations covering the essential characteristics of our school, city and country highlighting the rich cultural heritage of our nation. In the final phase of the event students were shown movies showcasing the 2019 Indo-Polish Exchange Programme.
FRENCH VIRTUAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
In continuation with the international exchange programmes, with a prime aim to create cross-cultural exchange, a video conference was conducted with the French partner school - Collège Salvador Allende on 29 November 2021. A fresh batch of class IX students participated in the exchange programme and introduced each other during the conference before launching the new project for the new session. Students from France and India exchanged information related to the cultures of their countries and gained valuable information related to their communities.
INDIA-JAPAN EXCHANGE PROGRAM
An online 'Dialogue Exchange Program' was conducted between Indian and Japanese students on 4 December 2021 by Shin Edupower. Divyajot Singh (XI D) and Deeksha Dhawan (XI C) discoursed with their Japanese peer learners on themes like culture, traditions, cuisines, sports, and Art forms.
GERMAN VIRTUAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
The First virtual meeting under the MINT Exchange Programme with Die Leonardo da Vinci Sport- und Kreativitätsgesamtschule was held successfully on 18 November 2021. As a part of an hour-long introductory phase, students from Germany and India apprised each other of their respective schools and numerous activities. The students interacted on a one-to-one basis in their break out rooms and exchanged valuable information related to their families before starting with the actual work on MINT topics.
IDS PORTFOLIO
After a year of well-planned and equally well executed activities with international perspective, the school submitted its documentation in form of IDS Portfolio to the British Council on 31 August 2021. In wake of the pandemic and subsequent lockdown, the activities in the action plan were shifted to online mode and successfully carried out.
NB - 8 SCHOOL FORUM
As a part of India Outreach, Nordic Consult Group, under the aegis of NB–8 School Forum launched an 'International NB–8 Cultural Olympiad'. 31 students from class IV and 19 from class V participated in the Olympiad on relevant information related to Nordic Baltic countries and received the certificate of participation.
GERMAN EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
Our School has initiated an exchange programme with Leonardo Da Vinci Campus, Brandenburg, Germany. The exchange will primarily deal with MINT topics. Students will work on a collaborative project and exchange work virtually. The first online interaction is scheduled for 28 October 2021, wherein introduction about the respective schools will be given through videos and photographs. An interaction with the German partners will ensue as part of the event ensuring collaborative learning and growth.
FOOD SALVATIO- AN INTER SCHOOL VIRTUAL EVENT
The inter school virtual event, 'Food Salvatio' was organized to commemorate the essence of the World Food Day. The aim was to sensitize people towards food safety, hunger and healthy eating. An array of interdisciplinary activities ranging from Cook-off to Kitchen Chemistry, from CartoonKari to Infonomica were conducted.
PRIDE MONTH CAMPAIGN
The pride month campaign put in the works by the Office Bearers, entitled "Pride Gaylore". Following activities were carried out as part of the campaign- 'Open Mic Event' hosted in collaboration with the Oratory Club, 'Intra-School Competitions' (Poster Making and Creative Writing) & 'Social Media Page'. This event aimed to increase awareness and support for the LGBTQ+ community by providing a platform for new emerging talents to showcase their creativity and share their thoughts and experiences.
A total of 25 students from classes IX- XII participated actively and presented themselves and their thoughts on the topic wisely. Pride, Prose and Poetry (A Creative Writing Competition) gave complete freedom to students to write about whatsoever they wished to write under the colourful umbrella of PRIDE!
In accordance with the theme 'Revolutionary Rainbows', participants made innovative poster designs that involved the seven colours of the rainbow or the pride flag in some shape or form to represent inclusion of the queer community in our lives.
GERMAN STORY NARRATION WITH PICTURES
German Story narration programme added a real-life dimension to the knowledge bank of students. Naman Goel, Saanvi Gupta and Tanmay Gupta (Class VII) attended a workshop on 'German Story Narration with Pictures' organized by Goethe Institut, Max Mueller Bhavan, New Delhi. The students enjoyed participating in vocabulary enrichment, role plays & online games.
INTERNSHIP WITH DR. OETKER INDIA
Goethe Institut, Max Mueller Bhavan, organised an internship programme with Dr. Oetker India. Parul Varandani (XI D) and Lavanya Gupta (XII A) were among the top 16 students selected for the internship.The week-long internship (21-25 June 2021) included working on various projects in groups and understanding the career prospect.
GRUEN PROJECT
Goethe-Institut, started a project, 'GRUEN: Green Urban Environments', co-funded by the Erasmus Programme of the European Union. Ten students of class IX are a part of this ongoing project which includes working on projects in collaboration with students of other schools from Hong Kong, Indonesia, Magnolia and the USA.
SOUTH KOREA AWARENESS PROGRAM 2021
With an aim to give an insight into South Korean culture, language, food and festivals, the South Korea Awareness Program (2021) was conducted by Korean Tourism Organization. Students from the school were apprised of the growing Indo Korean ties and technological prowess of South Korea. Approximately 250 students across the Middle and Senior Department of the school participated in the webinar, addressed by Mr. Naveen Sharma and Mr. Sandeep Datta, members of KOT.
FRENCH VIRTUAL EXCHANGE
Under the French exchange programme, a video conference was held with the French partner school - Collège Salvador Allende on 22 June 2021. Students from class X along with the partner school students discussed the main causes of lifestyle diseases and drew solutions to them. The interaction session was truly enriching as the students learnt about diverse ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They also appreciated ways of sustaining fitness and well being by the French community.
FRENCH EMBASSY- NATIONAL COMIC STRIP DESIGNING COMPETITION
The French Embassy organized national level Comic Strip designing competition-'Vivre Ensemble', based on the theme 'Equality'.
Two groups of students from the school participated in the event. Group 1 bagged the Third Prize and Group 2 received the Second Prize for representing the theme prudently in the event.
TRILINGUAL WORKSHOP (German, French, Spanish)
To celebrate the "European Day of Languages "on 26 Sept 2020, Goethe Institut and Mayo College, Ajmer, organised a German, French and Spanish Festival: Namaste Europe
Ms. Sabina Chowdhary conducted a Trilingual Workshop (German, French, Spanish) along with a French and Spanish Teacher for school students. The Mega event was streamed live on MS teams on 26 Sept 2020 and was attended by various dignitaries.
A series of five such workshops would be held every Saturday, until 24 October 2020. The workshop is attended by students of various schools in groups of 30 from across the country. The workshop aims at introducing these European Languages to students of class 4 and 5. Students learn a few basic words, learn songs and play an online quiz with other participants.
French Virtual Exchange Programme with Lycée Salvador Allende, Nantes, France
French students of class IX of Bal Bharati Public School, GRHM conducted an online exchange programme with its French Partner school, Lycée Salvador Allende, in Nantes, France on 10 November 2020 on Framatalk.
The students of both the nationalities had already introduced each other on the common platform named "e-Twining" (a European online platform which gave our school access despite being from other continent).
During the session of almost one hour, the Indian students presented their project that they had made on Lifestyle Diseases. They presented PPTs on four lifestyle diseases namely Diabetes, Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases and Dementia. The students presented causes and symptoms of the diseases and sought solutions from their French partner school.
The Indian students will now make online comic strips incorporating solutions to the problems that they have received from the French partner school.
The exchange was held in both French and English. The French partner school will soon come up with its presentations online in December 2020.
The students enjoyed the exchange as it enabled them to get a glimpse of the French classroom and its setup.
ISA Activity - Designing Our Future- "From Trash to Treasure"
"Collage Making Activity"
To make students aware about various global issues, different activities are conducted by our department on a regular basis. This year the topic taken up was: Waste Management Techniques adopted by different countries. A collage making activity Designing our Future- "From Trash to Treasure" as part of ISA action plan for a secure and sustainable future was conducted for the students of Grade IV from 15th October 2020 to 25th October 2020.
The participants created an informative collage by accumulating facts on various ways of dealing with waste in countries like India, Philippines, Sweden and Uganda. Students showcased their creative skills by presenting the collected information in the form of a collage. Some of the students exhibited their technical proficiency by creating a digital collage to highlight the waste management techniques followed in countries like India, Philippines, Sweden and Uganda.
Our Pride in Peril (ISA Project 2) (September – October 2020)
The Project aimed at a comparative study of national animals of Bhutan (Takin), Democratic Republic of Congo (Okapi), Tanzania (Masai Giraffe) and India (Tiger).
Making a Collage
The children researched and collected information through books and the internet and made a collage on the National Animal of the chosen countries with a focus on their symbolic significance, habitat and food habits.
OUR PRIDE IN PERIL (ISA Project 2)
Video Screening 25.9.20
Videos posted on the portal focussed on -
Symbolic significance, habitat, and food habits of the national animals of the chosen countries.
Causes behind the threat to their existence.
Worksheet/Quiz 25.9.20
As a follow-up activity, the students also attempted an online quiz based on the videos.
Theme -Save the Endangered Animals
The students made posters with slogans on the theme focusing on the national animals of the chosen countries.
ISA Project 1 Independence Fiesta
The Project was aimed at guiding the students to make a comparative study of how India, Mexico, Indonesia, and South Africa attained freedom with a special focus on important leaders who played a key role in their freedom struggle & when and how Independence Day is celebrated in the chosen countries.
The students researched and collected information through books and the internet about the location and National Flags of India, South Africa, Mexico, and Indonesia. They explored how and when Independence Day is celebrated in the chosen countries. They drew and coloured the National Flags of the chosen countries; marked them on the world map and depicted & showcased the information collected through posters and collages.
Poster Making Activity
The students made posters of leaders/freedom fighters of India, Mexico, Indonesia, and South Africa highlighting their role & contribution in the freedom struggle of their respective countries. The response and presentations of the students were overwhelming and reflected the knowledge that they have gained through the project.
They can now appreciate and value freedom in their life, understand the importance of peace, equality, and justice for the harmonious co-existence of individuals in a society, and have developed a feeling of universal brotherhood.
Roleplay Activity– Stage Craft 23.7.20
The students enacted like leaders/freedom fighters of India, Mexico, Indonesia, and South Africa. Their acts included popular quotes and speeches of the chosen leaders. The performances showcased the zeal and intense devotion of the freedom fighters like – Nelson Mandela, Sukarno, Miguel Hidalgo, and Rani Lakshmi Bai. The participants exhibited confidence and patriotic fervour.
Video Screening and Assignment (17.7.20)
Video Screening Sessions were organized for the students through which they got a brief insight into the freedom struggle of the chosen countries. The chronology of events related to the struggles of the chosen countries, the important leaders & their contribution along with traditions & customs related to the Independence Day celebration were highlighted. The students also attempted an online follow-up assignment.
ISA Activity- Children for International Community Club
'COSTUME FIESTA'
Children for International Community Club organised a COSTUME FIESTA under the title Literary Marvels as part of an ISA action plan.
The participants from Class V represented the characters from the famous fables of different countries: China, India, Ireland, United states, France, Germany, Russia and Great Britain.
The narrator of each team gave a brief description of the story and the characters which was followed by depiction of short scenes. The stories selected were: Wizards of Oz, Beauty and the Beast, Magic Carpet etc. It was a beautiful amalgamation of dramatization, narration, colourful costumes, props and background music.
GENERATION GLOBAL: Face to Faith
Twenty-one students from the Middle Department participated in a Videoconference on 23 September 2019 with the partner schools: 'English High School from Sharjah, Pondok Pesantren Pabelan from Indonesia and Hasad Secondary School from Jordan' on the theme Peace and Reconciliation under the guidance of Ms Rachel Hamilton.
AN INSIGHT INTO THE LITERARY MINDS (30.08.2019)
A presentation 'An Insight into The Literary Minds' prepared by 'Children for International Community Club' was showcased as a part of I S A action plan 'LITERARY MARVELS' on 30 August 2019.
Students from Classes IV and V prepared Power Point presentations on the famous writers from the countries- India, Ireland, America, England, China, Russia, Germany and France. The participants enthusiastically collected the information with the aim of exploring extensive Literature of the respective countries allotted to them. All the participants showcased their Technical Skills creatively.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HUMAN RIGHTS (December' 2017)
As part of ISA activity,the students of Middle Department presented on December 13, 2017 a special Morning Assembly on the theme 'International Day of Human Rights'. The main highlight of the program was organisation of a session of United Nations General Assembly on the issue of Gender Equality by a group of eight girls of Class VIII. Next about twenty students of class VI listed and explained the basic human rights through a colorful display. A Play was also enacted by about twenty five students to bring out the importance of human rights. For this four rights viz. Right to Education , Freedom of Speech and expression , Freedom of Religion and Freedom from Discrimination were selected. The program ended with an oral presentation by a student of class VIII on the need and importance of celebrating Human Rights Day followed by a poem 'In the True Spirit'.
SPLENDROUS SOJOURN (October - November' 2017)
To foster global learning and life skills, a mosaic of "Sojourn" was presented by the students of ICC, Bal Bharati Public School, GRHM in the month of October and November. The young travellers delved in collaborative learning and presented enriching 'PPT Presentations' ,prepared 'Life-Size Models', 'Infomercial Brochures' and 'Collages' focusing on the uniqueness of the selected cities. The students not only voiced their opinions in Declamation Competition but also made their efforts acknowledged and appreciated by all.
'MOON FESTIVAL'- CHINA(ISA Programme)
To culminate the project-'Harvest Utsav' taken up by the Primary Department , Pusa Road Campus, the final activity was organised on 31 October, 2017 in the school auditorium, GR Campus. Ms. Rama Maheshwari, an educationist graced the occasion along with the Principal Mr. L.V Sehgal, Officiating Vice Principal Ms. Meena Malhotra , Headmistresses, Dr Sunita Gehani & Ms. Neelam Ahuja, Chief Coordinator Ms Poonam Sondhi, Members of the Parent Teacher Association and parents of the participants. The programme commenced with lighting of the lamp followed by a prayer by the school choir of the Primary Department, GR Campus.
Some students then shared their experience about the impact of various ISA activities organised in the school in the session 2017-18. They joyfully expressed how these activities have enlightened and apprised them of the culture and traditions of different counties in the world with a special focus on harvest festivals .The cultural programme organised on the occasion focused on the Moon Festival of China and included a musical enactment of the legend related to the festival.
71 students of class II and III dressed up in vibrant costumes presented this musical extravaganza and enlightened all about the customs and traditions related to the festival. The chief guest in her address appreciated the efforts of the students, teachers and parents. The enthralling performance by the students was applauded by all.
SPECIAL ISA ASSEMBLY
A special ISA Assembly was organised by the Primary Department, Pusa Road Campus on 19.9.17. The assembly was a part of the ISA Project – 'Harvest Utsav' in which the students are exploring and learning about the harvest festivals celebrated in Africa, India and China. The theme for the assembly was Lohri- the harvest festival celebrated in India.
The students were enlightened about the different traditions and rituals related to the festival of Lohri through a colourful and vibrant presentation which included enactment of the legend of 'Dulla Bhatti' associated with the festival. A group of students presented Gidda, the traditional folk dance performed on the occasion. The live 'Dhol' performance by Nikunj of Class III A added to the festive mood. The musical extravaganza was followed by Teacher Talk presented by Ms. Rachna Chaudhary which highlighted the importance of harvest festivals and customs related to Lohri. The assembly was a very joyful and enriching experience for all.
WOMEN ACHIEVERS (29.08.2017)
Inter House Activities help to develop mental , physical and creative abilities of a child and make him a confident student, who can face challenges positively. To bring the creative skills of the students to fore and to acquaint them with the lives and achievements of Great Women from across the World , an Inter House News letter designing competition was organised for the students of classes VI to VIII on August 29, 2017 under the aegis of ISA Project- Women Achievers . The students were allotted a Country and a Vocation and had to select a woman achiever who satisfied the two criteria. They then presented a creatively designed News Letter which was followed by an oral presentation on the selected illustrious woman achiever. Some of the personalities discussed about in the Activity were JK Rowling – the great Novelist from Great Britain , Maria Sharapova – the Russian Tennis Player , Malala Yousafzai – the Social Activist from Pakistan to name a few.
Parents also lent their support by motivating and appreciating the effort. The Newsletters were then displayed at strategic places in the Department . Many students gave their impressions about the activity on the Graffiti. Later the video of the activity was uploaded on the Smart Class which was shown in all classes. This helped the non participants to gain an insight into the trials and tribulations and achievements of these legendary women.
ISA Assembly 22.8.17 (Homowo)
A special assembly was organised for the students of the Primary Department, Pusa Road Campus on 22.8.17. The assembly was a part of the ISA Project- 'Harvest Utsav'. The theme for the assembly was, 'The Harvest Festival of Africa - Homowo'. The assembly commenced with a brief interactive session on the ISA project- 'Harvest Utsav', followed by a musical extravaganza which focused on the festival - 'Homowo'.
The participants who were colourfully dressed up as the natives of Ghana showcased the traditions and rituals performed during the festival. They depicted the 'Homowo Parade' in which the Ga people march down the streets of Ghana and cheerfully dance, chant and sing to the rhythmic beats of the drums. The parade was very vibrant and a joyful experience for all. A group of students also performed the traditional African tribal dance- 'Kpanlogo' which is an integral part of the Homowo celebration.
The assembly was concluded with Teacher -Talk in which the students were apprised of the traditions and customs related to the festival. The assembly was very informative and an enriching experience for all.
HARVEST UTSAV : ISA ACTIVITY
The theme for ISA Project chosen by the Primary Department , Pusa Road Campus this year is 'Harvest Utsav' wherein the students will explore the harvest festivals, 'Lohri' from India, 'Homowo' from Africa - Ghana and 'The Moon Festival' from China.
The introductory activity was 'Collage Making Activity' in which the students made attractive and colourful collages and pictorially depicted the festivals. The creative work of the students was displayed on the display boards and runners in the school.
A PPT Screening was organised for the students on 24.7.17 and 25.7.17 which highlighted the customs & traditions related to the chosen harvest festivals. As an extension to this activity the students also answered a worksheet on 26.7.17. The activities were a great learning experience for all.
TRIP TO GERMANY
A group of 13 students and 2 Teachers (Ms. Poonam Sondhi and Ms Monika Thareja) visited Genoveva Gymnasium, Cologne, Germany from 13 May 2017 to 26 May 2017 for an exchange program. The students prepared PowerPoint presentation, e-graph, posters, cartoon strips,skiton the topic 'My World in My Pocket - Teenagers and their microphones in Germany and India'.
EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITION GERMANY
Fifteen students from classes IX-X participated in an educational exhibition, "Germany-Land of Inventors" organised by Goethe Institut, Max Mueller Bhavan, ND in association with the Frauhofer Institute and the Max Planck Society on 1 February 2017. Students took part in special guided tours of the seven audio stations followed by an interactive quiz session. They got an opportunity to learn about various German inventions across scientific disciplines.
GENERATION GLOBAL PROGRAMME
Under the program Generation Global, the students of Middle Department of were engaged in a dialogue on 13 February 2017 via a Video Conference with students of The City's School Bhit Shah, Pakistan on the topic Human Trafficking . (date of VC?)
The V C began with children identifying the worth of a human being, followed by a discussion on types of human trafficking and the different ways to curb trafficking.
REGIONS 15- EUmIND ONLINE PROJECT
Under the aegis of EUmIND, regions 15- an online project brings 13 reputed schools all over Europe and India on one platform to carry out interactions via video conferencing and other sources on various issues of global importance. The project commenced with the creation of Weebly page & individual accounts for all School coordinators. The Home Page is updated regularly & emails are sent out to the schools to keep them posted about the latest developments.
At present, the member schools are gearing towards a video conference which will be held soon.
INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY ASSEMBLY
A special assembly was held in the Primary Department(GR campus) on 30 September 2016 to celebrate International Peace Day that falls on 21 October. The importance of peace was asserted through a skit and Peace March. Quotes of some famous harbingers of peace such as Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther king, Gautama Buddha etc. were also cited. The assembly culminated with students taking a pledge to maintain peace and harmony.
WORLD ANIMAL DAY CELEBRATION
(ISA ACTIVITY)
A craft activity was organised for the students of Primary department (PR) as a part of the World Animal Day Celebration on 23 September 2016. The activity aimed at sensitising students towards the importance of animals in our lives. Students of class I made animal cutouts using pastel sheets and decorated them with different patterns using thumb printing technique. Students of classes II and III made attractive animal cutouts and masks using paper plates and other decorative material.
On 1 October 2016, World Animal Day was celebrated at Primary Department, PR Campus. The programme commenced with a prayer followed by a tabla recital by a student. The highlight of the programme was a Puppet Show presented by students of class II & III depicting the importance of animals in our lives. Through the presentation, children appealed to stop cruelty towards animals and pledged to take care for them. The animal masks and cutouts made by the students during the craft activity organised on 23 September 2016 were showcased through an exhibition. Dr. Sangeeta Budhiraja, an educationist and social worker graced the occasion. The Parents of students of classes II and III were also invited for the event.
KALEIDOSCOPE- A POSTER MAKING ACTIVITY
ISA ACTIVITY
Senior Department of the school organized Inter House Poster Making competition- Kaleidoscope. The competition focused on UN sustainable development goals such as – Quality Education, Climate action, Gender Equality, Life below Water and Land etc. The competition was adjudged by Ms Soma Ganguly, TGT Art and Ms Neenu Singh, PGT English. First, Second and third positions were bagged by Shivaji House, Abhimanyu House and Jawahar House respectively.
GENERATION GLOBAL (FORMERLY CALLED 'FACE TO FAITH')
Under the programme, students of Middle Department of our school were engaged in a video conference on the Topic 'Essentials of Dialogue' with SMP LABSCHOOL KABAYORAN INDONESIA on 31 August 2016. The participants exchanged their views on changes they would like to bring about in their community. They also discussed the impact of faith, values and beliefs on their lives. A discussion on their respective festivals followed and the video conference ended with students sharing their learning outcomes.
EXHIBITION ON ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNS OF THE WORLD
On 1 August 2016, members of Children for International Community Club in the Primary department held an exhibition on the theme 'Architectural designs of the world' depicting architectural splendour and magnificence of the monuments of different countries, namely, India, Japan, Germany, Italy, France, Russia and China. The activity provided an insight into the history, significance and glory of some the prominent monuments of the world.
CREATIVE CRUSADE UNDER BRIDGE : INDIA AUSTRALIA SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Under the aegis of BRIDGE – India Australia School partnership program, a rewarding exchange of traditional art forms took place between our school and Singleton High School, NSW, Australia. Through a series of video conferences and under the able guidance of Ms Soma our students learnt and practiced Aboriginal Art – Australia's Folk Art form. The young artists reveled in the colourful expression and polished their artistic skills by using the creative form to paint the boomerangs sent by the partner school.
They also showcased their competence by painting planters, folders, bookmarks, masks, mirrors, cards etc. Using Australian aboriginal Art form. As a part of this creative exchange our students taught their counterparts the Indian Art form-Madhubani. These interactions provided a useful platform to the students to share ideas and collaborate while learning with a structured and a constructive approach.
YOUTH CAMPS FOR GERMAN LANGUAGE STUDENTS
Goethe Institut, Max Mueller Bhavan conducted two youth camps in summer vacations for German learners from India, Sri lanka and Iran.
Youth Camp in Sri Lanka (28 May-4 June 2016)- Kunal Dhawan of class (VIII A) participated.
Regional Summer Camp in Kerala (25 June – 1 July 2016) - Charvi Sachdeva (VIII A) and Anushka Mittal(VIII A) participated.
The camps provided the students, a platform for cultural exposure and an opportunity to refresh German language skills through activity oriented language classes.
T-20 CRICKET WORLD CUP
Six students along with a teacher got an opportunity to participate in the National Anthem ceremony at T-20 Cricket World Cup on 26 May 2016 at Ferozshah Kotla Cricket ground. They students participated in the Anthem ceremony of Ireland vs Australia Women's Team and England vs. Srilanka Men's Team.
The second phase of the yearlong Robert Bosch Project culminated with a 14 member delegation from BBPS,GR visiting Cologne, Germany from 21 May to 3June 2016. The students and teachers were hosted by their counterparts from Genoveva& Maxmillan Gymnasium, Cologne.
During their stay students worked collaboratively on assigned activities from year long project – 'Conceptions of happiness in Germany & in India'. The students created Power point presentations, collages, videos & plays and uploaded them on the PASCH platform. The delegation visited Cologne Museum& Chocolate Museum; enjoyed river Rhine cruise and amusement park-Fantiazialand, castles and other places of interest. The teachers had an opportunity to visit a Primary school as well. Indian students performed a Rajasthani Dance in the Formal Farewell ceremony organized for the delegation on the last day. The programme provided the students and teachers with first-hand experience of the German way of life and culture.
SCHOOL DECLARED WINNER BY SPACE
Students of Astronomy Club participated in Global Astronomy Month (GAM) 2016 activities organized by Astronomers Without Borders (AWB). The activities included Astro Poetry Contest, Astro Art Contest, International Earth & Sky Photo Contest, International Dark Sky, Global Star Party, Moon Watch, Art Exhibition & Safe Solar Observation. Our school has been declared winner in two categories namely, 'Maximum Number of Activities Conducted' & 'Most Innovative Event'. Riya Khanna (XII A) was adjudged II in the International Astro Art competition.The school was also declared winner in the 'Most Innovative Event' category during GAM 2015 in the session 2015-16.
VISIT TO AUSTRALIA
A group of 12 students of class VII to XII, escorted by the Tour In-charge, Ms Nita Nijhara, visited Australia for a 10 days / 9 Nights trip organized by Edterra Edventures. The enriching itinerary familiarized students with flora, fauna, culture and heritage of the country through visits organized to places such as, Great Barrier Reef: Opera House; theme parks- Sea World and Movie World; Kuranda Village in Cairns ; Sea Life Aquarium etc. The visit to the University of Sydney, the first university of Australia showcased their teaching and research excellence to the group.
EXCELLENCE IN INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIAD
In the 6th International English Olympiad Level II, organized by Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) Harjot Singh and Hridaey Hari Kalra of class II secured the First Rank at the State Level and were awarded the International Gold Medal each. Kriti Yadav and Vidushi Jain of class III were felicitated with an International Silver Medal each for securing the Second Rank at the State Level.
Himanshu Kandpal of class IV scored the first rank at State Level in the 9th SOF International Math Olympiad Level II, organised by Science Olympiad Foundation. He was bestowed the Gold Medal of Excellence.
EUROPE MEETS INDIA PROJECT- EUmIND
Students have been selected to work on the following alloted projects under EUmIND in session 2016-17.
Saving energy at school
My green meal
My water footprint
Ecological companies
Local shops versus On-line shopping
Interview by TV5 Monde – French channel
On 12 April 2016, Principal, Mr. L.V. Sehgal was interviewed by Ms. Irina Biovir-Idier, Head of Communication and Sponsorship, Embassy of France in India regarding teaching methodologies being followed for French language at the school.
This was followed by an observation and video recording of the French lecture on the grammar topic "La Nègation", in X G. Video shoot of the school campus and of the interview conducted of French learners was also carried out.
The entire recording will be soon telecast on TV5 Monde, a French channel aired all over the world.
FACE TO FAITH
On 25 April 2016, students of Middle Department of our School were engaged in a dialogue with the students of the following schools via a Video Conference on the topic Environment.
Hasad High Primary School for Boys, Jordan
IEC, IGCSE Section ,Jordan
St. Marks senior Secondary School India
Students from each school expressed their thoughts on what they thought were the most important environmental issues in their regions.
They discussed the importance of environment in context of culture and religion of their own country as well of other countries. They quoted instances that they had found particularly inspiring or empowering from other religions and cultures.
Pasch Principal's Conference
Vice Principal, Ms Geeta Gangwani attended the PASCH Principal's Conference South -Asia held on the topic "Dynamism and Pro-Activity through School Leadership" in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 22 to 23 January 2016.
Pasch University Fair
The school hosted PASCH University Fair on 29 November 2015. In the inaugural programme, Mr L V Sehgal, the Principal extended a formal welcome to the dignitaries from Max Mueller Bhavan. The Fair consisting of representatives of ten prominent German Universities besides "DAAD" (German Academic Exchange Service) showcased relevant information on Bachelor Studies courses available there. Information regarding educational opportunities, admission procedures, required qualifications, etc. was made known to students besides answering their individual queries.
Celebrating 10 Years Of Indo-german Partnership
Max Mueller Bhavan, ND organised a cultural programme to mark 10 years of Indo-German School Partnership on 21 November 2015. The event was organised for teachers and students of schools engaged in Partnership Projects. Ms Sabina Chowdhary and Ms Deepika Bhasin, Project in-charges, from the school along with the visiting German delegation from Genoveva Gymnasium, attended the programme which highlighted the importance of exchange programmes as valuable learning experiences.
German Indian Classroom Programme : Robert Bosch Programme
The school is proud to be associated with the year long 'German-Indian Classroom Programme' – initiated by Robert Bosch Stiftung and Max Muller Bhavan, New Delhi- for the fourth consecutive year. The project topic for this year is "Happiness-Conceptions of a Fulfilled Life in India and Germany". The project started with the selected students sharing introductory e-mails with their German partners. Further, the students have begun their research on different concepts of happiness and their importance. They have prepared collages, videos and questionnaires on the basis of their findings and discussions.
Exchange Programme With Poland
The 11-member delegation consisting of 9 students and 2 teachers from EKOS Poznan, Poland paid a reciprocal visit to the school from 14 to 22 November 2015, as part of the Europe Meets India (EUmIND) Project. The Polish students and teachers stayed with their host families and got first-hand experience of Indian culture and family set up. They also got an insight into Indian education system when they attended curricular as well as co-curricular classes in the school. The delegation also visited the Taj Mahal in Agra and Red Fort in Delhi. A farewell ceremony was organized for the visitors in which the Polish students along with their Indian counterparts presented a colorful Rajasthani dance.
Geofest 2015
GeoFest International was organized by City Montessori School, Lucknow from 1 to 4 November 2015 in which 74 schools from India and abroad participated in the same. Six students of the school participated in the various events. Sanaya Mahajan (XI B) and Varun Sharma (XI C) of the senior team bagged the second position in Model making on the theme, 'Scope of Organic Farming'. They also won the third position in quiz and got the Certificate of High Commendation in GeoTech competition. Aashna Mahendru (XI B) was awarded consolation prize in GeoTalk, on 'Cannbis should be Legalized'. Somaditya Singh (VIII B) and Tanishka Tyagi (VIII H) of the junior team got Consolation prize for their Model showcasing 'Green Electricity'. Somaditya Singhalso ranked amongst the top 16 contestants of National Geography Olympiad 2015 (juniors)
Australia – India Bridge School Partnership
Ms Meena Malhotra, Headmistress, visited Australia from 16 to 25 October 2015 under the Australia-India BRDGE School Partnership programme which consisted of a three day joint professional learning programme and seven days home stay as well as school visit. The learning programme focused on personal relationships, building inter- cultural understandings and strengthening the use of ICT in learning and teaching. Creating groups, sharing goals for collaboration and a range of technologies that support student collaboration were also discussed.


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Cleavage Duplexes in the Marcellus Shale of the...
Cleavage duplexes are zones of platy, spaced cleavage, that either parallel bedding or ramp through shale sections. Examples are 2-60 m thick. The...
Coastal Energy Facilities
Locations of facilities within the united sates that generate electricity. Only includes coastal stations. Also contains information on the fuel...
Database of the Geologic Map of North America
"The Geological Society of America's (GSA) Geologic Map of North America (Reed and others, 2005; 1:5,000,000) shows the geology of a significantly...
Digital Data File DDF Series
Digital Data File (DDF) Series
Geology and Structure Map of North America
The Geological Society of Americas (GSA) Geologic Map of North America (Reed and others, 2005; 1:5,000,000) shows the geology of a significantly...
KY Geologic Faults
Kentucky Geologic Faults
KY Geologic Faults 1500k scale
Kentucky Geologic Faults (1:500k scale)
Quaternary Fault and Fold Database of the Unite...
This website contains information on faults and associated folds in the United States that are believed to be sources of M>6 earthquakes during...
SEG Advanced Modeling Corporation (SEAM)
SEAM is a partnership between the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) and industry with a goal of advancing geophysical science and...
Shale Basins of the US
Shale Gas Basins of North America
The unconventional hydrocarbon resources map of North America provides an overview of major sedimentary basins, plays and active production areas...
Shale Plays of the US
Shale Plays in the US
Tellus Sedimentary Basins of the World Map
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USGS EnergyVision
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West Virginia Fault Shapefile provided by the W...
• This link provides the digitized version of datasets from the 1968 State Geologic Map of West Virginia • Provides data on rock types, folds,...
West Virginia Geology - Fracture Trend in Alleg...
From the site: "A reference map of systematic coal-fracture trends, fracture domain, and Mississippian shale, sandstone, and limestone fractures in...
WV Geology - Ordovician Structural Map
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Google rolls out Snapchat-like Stories of notable figures on Search
Google will use AI to create these Stories and help them to surface on the search engine.
tech2 News StaffSep 25, 2018 18:35:20 IST
After Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, it is Google's turn to be the newest member to join the Snapchat-like Stories bandwagon.
In a blogpost, Cathy Edwards who is the director of engineering at Google said that it will first begin with Stories about public figures like celebrities and sports personalities. In these Stories, people will get information about them through stories which will include facts and important moments about their lives. Additionally, this format will also let users tap on articles about these figures.
Google will use artificial intelligence to create these Stories and then help them show up on the search engine.
Representational image. Reuters.
According to Recode, Edwards in a press conference had said that Google would be "doubling down" on Stories in its search. It will reportedly announce more Stories in October.
Stories, a feature which was unique to Snapchat, has been adopted by Facebook-owned products such as Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. These Stories have moved from being personal to a source of monetisation for these companies. It is yet to be seen if Google is able to monetise them.
It is not known if Stories will appear on desktop as well.
Stories is a part of a plethora of changes Google has brought as it comes closer to completing 20 years on the internet. It has changed the name of Google Feed to Discover and has also introduced multi-lingual support.
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Q: RxJava, поворот экрана, и сетевой запрос в Android Начинаю изучать RxJava и интересует вопрос, а именно следующая ситуация, например я делаю сетевой запрос, он занимает несколько секунд, и в этот момент я делаю поворот экрана. Что произойдет с данными? Куда они придут? Получу я их во вновь созданной активити после поворота? Отслеживает ли RxJava жизненный цикл активити как например Livedata? И как правильно тогда обработать результат запроса? Буду благодарен за любую помощь

A: RxJava никак не связана с жизненным циклом компонентов андроид приложений. Она даже сделана изначально для Java, не для андроид. И, например, AndroidSchedullers.mainThread() не находится внутри стандартной библиотеки.
С данными может всякое произойти - зависит от того как и что вы с ними делаете. Вы можете как утечку памяти получить, так и данные в пересозданной активити.
Обычно задачу переживания пересоздания активити решают с помощью архитектурных библиотек, в которых результаты запросов приходят в экземпляры специальных классов, не умирающих вместе с активити и передающих в пересозданную активити данные, когда она к этому будет готова. При этом будет не важно как вы получаете данные - через  rxJava, в AsyncTask, Thread, Retrofit, OkHttp.
В качестве послених можете посмотреть на RxPm или Moxy.

A: Изучите паттерны, к примеру MVVM,MVP Moxy.
Один из примеров реализации MVVM к вашему вопросу:
ВViewModel мы создаем LiveData или Subject's из RxJava 2, в onResume() Activity/Fragment мы подписываемся на LiveData или Subject которые берем из ViewModel, но если решились использовать Subject's то не забудьте их отписать, к примеру в onStop() Activity/Fragment.. Все запросы в сеть с помощью RxJava мы делаем внутри ViewModel, а когда в subscribe() мы получаем данные которые надо передать в Activity/Fragment то мы используем LiveData или Subject. И в ViewModel не забудьте отписаться от всех Observable, обычно это делают в методе onCleared().

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Decision backed with £29 million to recruit, recover and raise standards
Editor 07/09/2020
THE Education Minister, Kirsty Williams, has today confirmed that all pupils will be able to return to school in September.
The Welsh Technical Advisory Group, which provides scientific and technical advice to Government during emergencies, this week recommended to the Minister that schools "plan to open in September with 100% of pupils physically present on school sites, subject to a continuing, steady decline in the presence of COVID-19 in the community."
The paper which includes this advice will be published today.
The Minister announced that:
Schools will return to full capacity, with only limited social distancing within contact groups.
At full operations, a contact group should consist of around 30 children. Some direct or indirect mixing between children in different contact groups will also be unavoidable, such as on transport, receiving specialist teaching or due to staffing constraints.
Social distancing for adults should remain in line with regulations and guidance.
Schools will be required to minimise the risk of transmission by taking other mitigating measures using the hierarchy of risk controls.
Every school should continue to be "Covid Protected" – having carried out risk assessments and mitigated them with a combination of controls such as hand and surface hygiene, one-way systems and so forth.
If early warning information shows a local incident or outbreak then nearby schools should implement appropriate restriction measures.
Each school will be provided with a supply of home testing kits.
The Minister confirmed that the autumn term will start on 1st September and schools that can accommodate all pupils from the start of the term should do so.
There will be a period of flexibility in recognition that schools may want to focus on priority year groups, such as those new to secondary schools, those sitting exams next summer or those in reception classes. This will also allow time, up to a fortnight, for any planning and reorganisation.
On childcare, work will take place with the childcare sector over the summer to increase the size of the contact groups and to support the gradual move towards full operations. Further guidance will follow on nursery education, due to the unique complexities and further implications for younger learners.
The Minister also confirmed that updated operational and learning guidance for September will be published next week. Government education officials are supported in this work by local authorities, head-teachers, public health officials, teaching unions and education practitioners. The Minister outlined plans just hours after confirming the Welsh Government would make £29m available to 'recruit, recover and raise standards' in Welsh schools in response to the impact still felt from the pandemic.
Speaking at the Welsh Government daily briefing today, the Education Minister, Kirsty Williams will say:
"We all know the devastation Covid-19 has caused, especially to our young people.
"I have been clear throughout this pandemic that our priority must be to deliver maximum learning with minimal disruption for our young people.
"Every decision we have made has been backed by the latest available scientific and medical guidance. Thanks to Wales's cautious and careful approach, Covid's presence in our communities is declining. In the expectation that this will continue, the advice to me is that schools can plan to open in September, with all pupils present."
Commenting on the additional funding announced, the Minister added:
"We will recruit, recover and continue to raise standards.
"With this funding, we will recruit the equivalent of 600 extra teachers and 300 teaching assistants throughout the next school year.
"We will target extra support at Years 11, 12 and 13, as well as disadvantaged and vulnerable learners of all ages.
"The support package, provided at a school level, could include extra coaching support, personalised learning programmes and additional time and resources for exam year pupils.
"We must never lower our expectations for any of our young people, no matter their background.
"Together, we will continue to raise standards for all, reduce the attainment gap and ensure we have a system that is a source of pride and public confidence."
Councillor Ian Roberts, WLGA Spokesperson for Education, said:
"Since schools closed at the start of the crisis, many children and young people have felt anxious about loss of learning and not being able to see their friends. The Minister's plan today will enable schools to safely reopen classrooms from September. Local authorities will work closely with their schools to make sure that necessary arrangements are in place to abide by Welsh Government guidance.
"Our schools have been hit by severe disruption during this pandemic, and we welcome the £29m pledged by the Minister for targeted support to minimise the effects of the past few months on pupils. We will continue to work together in partnership the safest and best possible learning experiences for our children and young people, especially in such challenging circumstances."
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Interesting piece from the New York Times on selling your franchise or business.
"For many sellers, all they know is their business," said Jack Garson, author of "How to Build a Business and Sell it for Millions." "These sellers have spent many years, sometimes decades, building their business. While it may not be a big part of their conscious thinking, they fear they will be utterly lost and worthless without their business."


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Q: How to add fields to a get request? I have most of the puzzle working with the facebook graph api.
I have this part functioning.
url: 'https://graph.facebook.com/me',
auth: {
  'bearer': req.body.token.access_token
}

This returns
{statusCode: 200, body: "{"name":"Jason Basanese","id":"my-id"}", headers: Object, request: Object}

Which is what I would expect. However I get a problem when I try to do something like this:
url: 'https://graph.facebook.com/me/email',
auth: {
  'bearer': req.body.token.access_token
}

I get the following error:
{statusCode: 400, body:
"{"error":{"message":"Unknown path components: \/email","type":"OAuthException",
,"code":2500,"fbtrace_id":"my-trace"}}", headers: Object, request: Object}

Any ideas on how I could make the second request return an email instead of an error?

A: The change is as simple as this:
url: 'https://graph.facebook.com/me?fields=email',


Getting cramp is unpleasant at the best of times; when it strikes during an event you've been targeting for months, it's not just painful, it's downright infuriating.
In many ways, the precautions you can take to prevent cramp are a lot like the precautions you would take to prevent mechanical failures on your bike: in the same way that you're less likely to puncture brand-new tyres, you're less likely to get cramp with well-conditioned, well rested legs.
Scientists are unsure of the exact causes of cramp but as you will probably have noticed, it occurs most often when you push your body beyond its normal limits, be that going further than you're used to, or having to go harder than normal, say in a sprint.
The first theories of exercise-induced cramp were put forward at the turn of the twentieth century when scientists described cramping in people working in hot, humid environments such as mines and steamships. This led to the still-popular theory that cramps are caused by an imbalance of electrolytes (salts and other minerals) within the muscles. While this is likely a contributing factor in many cases, it's been noted that cramp occurs just as often in conditions that can only be described as "neutral", where dehydration is not a problem, as it does in extremely hot environments. This means that electrolyte depletion cannot be the sole cause of exercise-induced cramp. Further theories have abounded and one of the most recent is that when the muscle becomes fatigued, the electrical nerve impulses within the muscle become unbalanced, causing the muscle to lock up. Under this theory it's been suggested that riders who don't stretch very often are more prone to cramp because the stretch receptors in the muscles (they're the things that cause the muscle to contract in the famous "knee-jerk reaction") are more sensitive – i.e. they work too well and therefore contribute more to the cramp – than they would do if the rider stretched more regularly.
If you do find yourself suffering from cramp while you're riding, your immediate response should be to stretch the affected muscle. Anyone who's watched a professional race on TV will have seen riders unclipping a foot and stretching their thighs by putting their foot on the saddle behind them and squatting slightly on their clipped in leg. You can stretch the calf by standing out of the saddle and pushing your heel towards the ground. It's worth practising both these stretches whilst training so that should you ever need them in an event, you'll feel confident enough to put them into practise.
Yep, when it comes to preventing cramp, there's no substitute for training. If you've entered something like the Etape or a Gran Fondo you're going to need to get in some rides of similar duration beforehand if you want to remain cramp free during the event. It's also worth getting used to the conditions – if you're going to be riding an event in intense heat, spending time riding in similar heat in training is well worthwhile. If, like most people, you can't run to spending a fortnight doing warm weather training before the event your targeting, it might be worth spending a couple of sessions per week riding a turbo-trainer indoors where the heat and humidity will be higher.
We've never been great believers in stretching for recovery and injury prevention but the argument that stretching helps prevent cramp seems watertight to us. Spending time stretching the major cramp-prone muscles after every ride will help de-train the stretch reflex so that the electrical impulses within the muscle remain more coherent even when the muscle is fatigued.
Under which heading we also include hydration: if you let yourself get dehydrated you're at greater risk of suffering from cramp so make sure that you always have a good supply of fluid with you, especially when you're riding beyond your normal limits. In terms of nutrition, cramp can be caused by carbohydrate depletion so it is essential that you remember to eat little and often during long events to keep your energy levels up.
elevate blood pressure as much as pure sodium salt, and it gives you a useful additional source of potassium – another electrolyte that's needed by the muscles to prevent cramp.
If you have suffered from cramp in the past you could try drinking tonic water in the lead-up to an event. Tonic water contains quinine, a chemical that has been proven to help treat cramp. Everyone is different physiologically and quinine may not work for you but we know of a number of riders who have enjoyed great success since incorporating tonic water into their pre-race rituals, so it might be worth a try.
In summary, most riders are familiar with cramp and for the majority cramp occurs simply as a result of being under prepared for the event they are participating in. More training will normally suffice to make cramping a thing of the past. It is also important to make sure that you stretch regularly and take care of what you eat and drink, especially before and during your ride.
Here's to a long summer of cramp-free riding!


Sam's by the Sea always bids you welcome with Tiki torches ablaze outside, as well as staff in sailor costumes. The Nakagusuku Bay fits the American-Hawaiian inspired theme perfectly, and you will have a brilliant view of it while dining here. It is ideal for night-outs and special occasions. The interior features oil lamps, fishing nets, and shell decorations for an authentic feel.
Children and people young at heart will appreciate the gimmicky way in which drinks are served - it's said to be very American. Their famous curry soup is served with every meal and is sure to satisfy, whether you choose a steak or seafood as your primary meal. And if you are interested in American culture on the island of Okinawa, remember to journey to Naha City to check out the Mihama American Village.


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Polish govt opposes deletion of far-right party's Facebook profile
Cieszyński said that platforms like Facebook are an essential part of social and political life in Europe. Tomasz Gzell/PAP
Poland will continue to protect freedom of speech in the country and in the whole of Europe and informed Facebook that it does not agree with the company's decision, a government digital affairs official has said.
Polish army database leaked to internet, website reports
A comprehensive list containing over 1.7 million items of equipment and supplies used or requested by the Polish armed forces has been leaked to the internet, the Onet.pl website has reported.
Digital Summit - IGF 2021: the rapid growth of the internet increases the risk of cyber attacks
It is estimated that the coronavirus pandemic accelerated the digital revolution by seven years. One aspect of this rapid development has been the development of new types of cybercrimes. The fight against them will require strong actions over the borders. Cyber security was the main subject of the last day of the UN Digital Summit IFG 2021 in Katowice, Poland.
UN Digital Summit - IGF 2921: digital inequalities must be leveled
The Global North and the Global South are divided by a civilization gap. Access to the Internet can be too expensive for people from less developed countries. But also in the wealthy countries, many still suffer from digital exclusion. The fourth day of the UN Digital Summit - IGF 2021 held in Katowice was devoted to providing equal development opportunities worldwide.
IGF 2021: the development of Internet requires global cooperation
Access to the Internet, which facilitates communication, education, and the increase of professional skills, is gradually becoming one of the fundamental human rights. The development of networks in various parts of the world, freedom of speech, and the fight against disinformation were the subjects discussed during the third day of the UN Digital Summit, IGF 2021 in Katowice.
Record number of Poles using internet in 2021 poll shows
The CBOS pollster reported on Wednesday that, according to its recent studies, almost three out of four adult Poles used the internet at least once a week.
The end is nigh! Social media website Nasza Klasa to close after 15 years
Launched in 2006, at its peak the website had nearly 40 unique million users and was used by over FIFTY percent of Poland's internet users.
Letters from the King, a family tale of loss and a second wedding emerge as internet unearths more mysteries about 'viral' WWII girl
The life of Maria Barr, whose photo went viral after being posted online with an appeal to help identify her, has taken a further step forward as more details about life, her marriages and her death are uncovered.
Internet sleuths track down mystery WWII woman from 70-year-old photo
The Institute of National Remembrance published the photo on its Facebook page on 14 March in the hope of finding out who the woman was, what happened to her after the war and whether she is still alive – or whether her children or grandchildren are.
When 'whizz-kid' Konrad Strek started his business, he was so young it had to be registered with his parents. Three years on, investors are lining up
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Rankings Recap: FC Dallas is at the top
FC Dallas is at the top of most boards after week two.
By Taylor Hester@taylorhesterFC Mar 18, 2015, 2:00pm CDT
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It's the second week of power rankings and FC Dallas is the only team 2-0-0 after a 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City Saturday night. Most analysts have them at the top of their rankings this week because of that.
Here's the latest rankings from around the web:
MLSSoccer.com
Rank: 1 (Last week: 4)
Comment: If you stay perfect, even though you haven't played perfect, and you're the only ones to remain perfect … then you're No. 1. Dallas have some stuff to figure out, but they keep collecting three points on the journey, so there you have it.
ESPN FC
Comment: Tough defense and killer play in transition continues to be a winning formula for Dallas, in this case against Kansas City. Blas Perez celebrated his birthday in style, scoring two goals. If Mauro Diaz can regain his magic from a year ago, look out.
Sports Illustrated: Planet Futbol
Comment: A team that builds its reputation on youth, Dallas, the only team to collect six points from two games, has also received standout performances from veteran Blas Pérez in its first two matches of 2015.
Soccer America
Comment: Since he came to MLS in 2012, Blas Perez has always been a handful but he hasn't always been reliable. So far in the 2015 season, he looks like an All-Star. His second and third goals of the season propelled FCD past Sporting KC, 3-1, and Fabian Castillo punctuated a lively performance by scoring the clincher. By snuffing a PK, Chris Seitz strengthened his case for keeping Dan Kennedy on the bench.
Soccer By Ives
Comment: Blas Perez once again proved to be the difference for FC Dallas, as the striker now sits tied with Clint Dempsey for the league lead in goals. Riding an in-form Perez, FC Dallas look to continue their perfect start on the road against the Union.


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Q: Treating categorical variables as continuous in CFA On reading a number of prominent CFA studies on the structure of PTSD symptoms, I notice how every study appears to treat the variables as continuous. This puzzles me, as their data come from questionnaires with 4 or 5 response categories. None of the studies mention this issue. AFAIU, had they specified the variables as categorical in the analysis, they wouldn't be able to get χ2, CFI and absolute fit statistics, without carrying out two different analyses with different estimators (e.g. WLSMV for obtaining χ2, RMSEA, CFI and TLI, vs. ML/MLR for obtaining AIC and BIC). Also, AFAIU, they would not have been able to test for significant differences in χ2 (e.g. DIFFTEST in Mplus seems to only be available for continuous variables).
So, am I missing out on an unspoken consensus, that Likert scale responses can be treated as continuous in CFA?


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How to Print A7 Envelopes
By Lita McLeary
Print an A7 envelope.
The average printer is designed to print on plain paper, but you can easily print envelopes using your home or office printer. There are different sizes of envelopes used for different purposes, sized according to the paper that is going to be placed inside. Word processing programs have features that allow users to print standard or customized envelopes, including the A7 envelope. An A7 envelope has dimensions of 5 1/4 inches by 7 1/4 inches.
Decide which program/word processor you are going to use. If you are using Microsoft Word, click on "Tools," "Letters and Mailings," and then "Envelopes and Labels." Select the "Envelopes" tab and customize the size of the envelope. Click on "Options," and then browse through the list of envelopes. If there is no "A7" envelope among the list of options, select "Custom Size," and then type the width and height of the envelope--"5.25" and "7.25."
Type the "Return Address" and "Delivery Address" of the envelope. Save the document to your computer and prepare to print. Load the envelope/s in the tray properly to avoid paper jam.
Print the envelope. If you want to add the envelope to the document that you have, select the "Add to Document" option in the "Envelopes and Labels" dialog box. This shall add the envelope to your letter document, which appears as a first page before the beginning of your letter document. If you simply want to print the envelope but do not want to add it to your letter, click "Print."
If you need to print several envelopes, MS Word has a feature called "Mail Merge," that can help you print customized envelopes. It is designed to help users print customized envelopes.
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1853-1890 Vincent van Gogh, a genius to some and a madman to others, is often considered the greatest Dutch painter after Rembrandt. van Gogh's striking and exuberant paintings were all produced during a period of only ten years. His Post-Impressionist work hauntingly conveys through forceful colour, aggressive brushwork and contoured forms, the anguish of a mental illness that eventually resulted in suicide. After failing in both his career and love life, van Gogh turned inward, pursuing a position in the ministry. In 1880, disenchanted with priesthood, he discovered art as his new mission. His earliest works were scenes of peasant life, but after a trip to Paris in 1886, where he encountered the works of the Impressionists and the Japanese prints en vogue at the time, he dramatically transformed his style from darkly collared realism to vibrant expressionism. van Gogh moved to rural Arles, France in 1888, but continued to struggle with a nervous disorder and depression. He soon committed himself to an asylum at St. Remy. While hospitalised, he continued to paint and produced The Starry Night, one of his most compelling works. van Gogh spent the final year of his life in Auvers-sur-Oise, a small village north west of Paris. There, he painted feverishly to complete Houses at Auvers, which he worked on from a street near the home of his physician. He completed shortly before his death in 1890. Tormented by mental illness, van Gogh shot himself at the age of thirty-seven. van Gogh's art has had a lasting impact on expressionism and twentieth century art in general.
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