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Who Is the GOAT, Michael Jordan or LeBron James?
Ever since LeBron James was deemed as The Chosen One, there has been a conversation about whether he could surpass Michael Jordan as the greatest of all time. He grew up idolizing MJ, dressing like him, wearing his shoes, and studying his play style. Once he joined the league, he even donned his number 23.
LeBron has recently appeared in his eighth straight NBA Finals series. He has nine in total and now holds a record of 3-6. Jordan, as we all know, has six rings in six appearances. Oftentimes, the rings argument is what puts MJ ahead of LeBron in debates on who is the GOAT. However, rings shouldn't carry that much weight. If they did, the greatest player ever would be Bill Russell, who won 11 championships in his 13-year career.
Who is considered the GOAT of basketball is important because of the impact one player can have on the game. Unlike football, where 53 men play, basketball teams can be completely changed by one man. In order to end this debate of who's the greatest, I am going to review some of the things I believe are key factors in determining the Greatest of All Time. I'll begin with accolades.
Currently, Jordan holds a lead in all accolades minus Rookie of the Year, All-Star appearances, All-NBA Team, and Hall of Fame. He has a better Finals record as well as three more rings than LeBron. He also has three more All-Defense wins and one more MVP award. He also has a Defensive Player of the Year award, an accomplishment that has eluded James. While LeBron will probably surpass MJ in All-Star appearances, and possibly All-Defense selections, it is hard to believe that he will be able to win four rings to best Jordan's six. The next comparison is something that is necessary for all of these accolades to happen; statistics.
LeBron James' statistics indicate that he is a much better overall basketball player. While Jordan scored more overall, LeBron is a more efficient scorer. He has a better shooting percentage overall; he also shoots better at the three-point line. LeBron is also a much better passer and rebounder than Jordan ever was. MJ has a much better free throw percentage, which helps to bolster that points per game statistic. The two are almost even in efficiency ratings, with a slight edge to Michael. Michael averaged more steals per game, but both players are dead even in blocks per game. LeBron turned the ball over more per game as well. What these career stats show is that King James is capable of excelling in all aspects of the game, not just in scoring.
Who Was More Clutch, LeBron or Jordan?
The statistics show one thing clearly, LeBron steps up in the clutch far more strongly than Jordan did. When facing a chance to eliminate an opponent, Jordan was 30-10, or won 75% of the time. Of the eight main statistical categories, his numbers dropped in each except for free throw percentage and turnovers. He shot 9% worse, had 1.4 fewer rebounds, 2.1 fewer assists, .8 fewer steals, and .6 fewer blocks. His only impressive improvement was having .8 fewer turnovers in such games. His scoring efficiency, assists and rebounds, and overall defense all lacked in games where he could put opponents away.
However, when facing elimination Jordan stepped up in some ways. He's 5-7 in his career in elimination games, boasting a winning percentage of only 41.6%. Facing elimination, Jordan's field goal percentage, free throw percentage, steals, and turnovers all got worse. He improved in rebounds, assists, blocks, and points. While he shot worse slightly, he did score 2.7 more points per game. His rebounds and assists improved well by 1.7 each per game. However, he missed 5.7% more free throws facing elimination and turned the ball over 1.5 more times per game.
LeBron, when facing a chance to eliminate his opponent, boasts a record of 35-10, or a 77.8% winning percentage. Of the eight main statistical categories, he improved in six. His field goal percentage, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, and points per game all improved. He shot 2.5% better overall, added 1.3 more rebounds, .6 more blocks, and 1.6 more points. His free throw percentage falls 3.3%, and he turns the ball over .4 more times per game. James simply gets a little more involved in games where he can finish his opponents, but many of his numbers only slightly increase in these situations.
When James is facing elimination he completely changes. Of the eight main statistical categories, he improves in seven. He shoots 3.5% better, adds 5.6 more rebounds per game, 1.8 more assists, .8 more steals, 1 more block per game, 1.3 fewer turnovers, and 9.2 more points. His only downside is his free throw percentage drops 7.9% when facing elimination. LeBron plays at a completely different level when facing elimination. He improves in his on-court efficiency in every way imaginable; scoring, rebounding, getting others involved, he vastly improves defensively, and he turns the ball over less.
In conclusion, LeBron is much more clutch than Jordan. When the two smelled blood and had a chance to eliminate their opponents, LeBron wins 2.7% more often. When their backs are against the wall, LeBron wins 16.7% more often. Jordan only improved slightly in a few categories when facing elimination. LeBron improved in almost every single category and improved incredibly when facing elimination. To say LeBron doesn't play better and more clutch in crunch time situations is absurd. LeBron James has also hit more buzzer beaters than Jordan, and more go-ahead shots with five seconds to go in the game. His field goal percentage on these shots is also higher than Jordan's. You can see the statistics and video evidence of each of their made shots below.
Who Is More Clutch, LeBron or Jordan?
Who do you feel is more clutch between LeBron and Jordan?
Did Jordan Play in a Weak League?
Michael Jordan won his six rings in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, and 1998. He has two three-peat performances that were separated by a short stint in baseball. While many believe this solidifies him as the greatest, they often fail to look at the league surrounding him at the time.
Between the years of 1988 and 1995, the NBA expanded. Six teams were added; Hornets (88), Heat (88), Magic (89), Timberwolves (89), Raptors (95), and Grizzlies (95). The following stats cover the time between their creation and their first playoff appearance as a team. They will include their overall game record, the number of games played against Michael, the overall record of Jordan vs that team in those years, and their playoff record against each other if applicable.
Michael played in a league that was watered down throughout his career. As the new expansion teams finally got to the playoffs (and many didn't stay long), new teams continued to flood the league. At any given time in his career after 1988, there were at least three teams that had five or less years of experience. However, LeBron also has his fair share of criticism for playing against weak talent.
Do you think Jordan played in a weak league?
Does LeBron Play in a Weak Conference?
While Jordan could be said to have played in an overall weak league, many believe LeBron has played in a weak conference for his whole career. The East has been behind the West in nearly every single one of LeBron's seasons in the league. Here is the total number of wins in head-to-head matchups between the two conferences. The East has only won more games in one of James' 14 seasons.
03-04: West with +112 wins.
04-05: West with +62 wins.
05-06: West with +54 wins.
06-07: West with +64 wins.
07-08: West with +66 wins.
08-09: East with +12 wins.
09-10: West with +42 wins.
10-11: West with +72 wins.
11-12: West with +42 wins.
12-13: West with +74 wins.
13-14: West with +118 wins.
14-15: West with +76 wins.
15-16: West with +14 wins.
16-17: West with +42 wins.
17-18 West with +24 wins.
Although the West has won more games consistently, the East has won seven championships since LeBron has entered the league.
Aside from this, LeBron James has also only had one losing season against the Western Conference, in his rookie year when he was 6-22. He tied the conference 15-15 once, in the 2017-2018 season. Every other season LeBron has a winning record against the West and overall James bolsters a record of 270-166 against the Western Conference for his career. So while LeBron does play in the weaker overall conference, he has never had a hard time beating the West.
LeBron joined the Western Conference when he joined the Lakers in 2018.
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Chris Broussard made a claim before the 2017 Finals that Michael Jordan only faced 9 Hall of Famers during his championship games. LeBron has faced 30 so far. Below is the Hall of Fame opponents listed, including potential future ones that LeBron has played.
Of course, not all of these players were in their prime, and overall both played against good competition. And while this doesn't cover their playoff roads to get to the Finals, it shows the top talents each player faced on the biggest stage. LeBron has faced two dynasties on seven separate occasions in the Spurs and the Warriors. As for the playoffs, there is a long list of players who MJ and LeBron have faced, many of which were Hall of Famers as well. Below is the list of Hall of Famers each player has played in the playoffs alone, leading to the Finals.
Michael Jordan faced 16 Hall of Famers throughout the playoffs on 39 occasions. He posted a winning record against 6 of the 16, a tied record with 1, and a losing record with 9 of the 16. His total record in the playoffs against Hall of Fame opponents was 17-22, with 10 of his 17 wins coming against Patrick Ewing, Charles Barkley and Alonzo Mourning alone. If you include his Finals appearances, MJ faced 24 Hall of Famers on 48 separate occasions, with a final postseason record of 26-22, or 54%. The problem with this is 20% of his entire postseason wins came against 3 players who never won rings.
LeBron faced 14 current or future Hall of Famers throughout the playoffs, with uncertain players such as Kyle Lowry, Demar Derozan, Joe Johnson, and Jason Tatum being unable to be solid options yet. He faced these 14 on 33 occasions. He posted a winning record against 11 of the 14, tied with 2, and only posted a losing record to Dwight Howard with a single matchup that he lost. His total record against Hall of Fame opponents in the playoffs was 24-9, having no more than 3 wins against a single opponent. If you include Finals appearances, LeBron faced 25 Hall of Famers on 65 occasions, with a final postseason record of 34-31, or 52%. Of those 25 Hall of Famers, 7 of them accounted for 17 of his matchup losses, being the dynasty Spurs and Warriors.
In conclusion, we can see that both players won more than they lost. Jordan never beat the dynasty Celtics in the playoffs and had a 25% winning percentage against the Bad Boys of Detroit. The majority of his postseason wins came against Patrick Ewing, Charles Barkley, and Alonzo Mourning; guys who never won a ring. LeBron however, won against multiple Hall of Famers at a good ratio. He only posted a losing record in the playoffs against one Hall of Famer who he played a single time. Michael Jordan had a losing record in the playoffs against 9 Hall of Famers, 6 of which he never beat in the postseason.
Only 9 out of 48 Hall of Fame opponents Jordan faced were in the Finals, 18%.
32 out of 65 Hall of Fame opponents LeBron James faced were in the Finals, 49%.
A year-by-year examination of one of the NBA's biggest questions.
Who had the tougher post season road?
The next topic I'll touch on is the help these two received. Many people credit LeBron with the development of the modern age super teams. They say he had to find help in order to win, starting when he left for Miami with Chris Bosh and Dwayne Wade. He continued when he returned to Cleveland to join Kyrie Irving and recruited Kevin Love. So who really played with better supporting players throughout their careers? Below I will list the All Star teammates (while Jordan and LeBron played with them) and Hall of Fame (or future inductees) teammates for each player.
Advantage will go to MJ who played with a less impressive lineup.
Michael Jordan has six rings in six attempts. That's clearly better than LeBron's three rings in nine attempts, right? Not necessarily. While Jordan does have a better Finals record and more rings, it doesn't make him automatically better in the postseason. Based on the number of teams admitted to the playoffs, if you are knocked out in the first round, you could be ranked at 16th at worst and ninth at best. That ranking goes up to eighth and fifth during the second round. If eliminated during the Conference Finals, you could be ranked fourth at worst or third at best. Losing in the Finals obviously means you are the second best team in the league. Below is a listing of the rounds LeBron and Jordan were eliminated in during the playoffs.
James has either been the best or second best in nine of his 14 seasons. This means that 64% of the time, he would make the Finals and finish the season at first or second. 7% of the time, he would rank between third or fourth. He would rank between fifth and eighth 21% of the time. He has never ranked at ninth or lower.
Jordan was first or second in six of his 15 seasons. He was the best in the league 40% of the time. He was third or fourth 13% of the time; that same number applies to how often he ranked between fifth and eighth. He ranked ninth and lower 20% of the time.
So while Jordan has a higher percentage of being the absolute best, he also had a higher percentage of being one of the worst teams in the playoffs. LeBron has a much more consistent stream of winning throughout his career, even if it wasn't winning the championship.
Advantage has to go to James.
Who's the Best Basketball Player Ever?
So in conclusion, LeBron James is statistically a better player when it comes to all around basketball. However, Michael Jordan was a much better scorer. He won more on the biggest stage, but failed often in the playoffs and rarely beat some of his greatest opponents. James played with better teammates than Jordan ever did. MJ also played in a much weaker league. So what do you think? Who truly is the GOAT?
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Jordan is known as the greatest to ever play, but with emerging stars like LeBron James and old rivals like Bird and Magic, do the numbers support Jordan as the best? This article will show why Jordan was overrated as a clutch player, winner, etc.
The Watcher, not only did i list all the stats you just said, but i even said jordan was better in all those areas. You cant argue jordan would end things when his stats drop in multiple areas in game 7s and his record in elimination games is a losing one. Analytics tell the story better than your memory. Stats dont lie. Also, learn to read. I never said Jordan had a better team. My article literally says he had a less impressive lineup on his side.
I still had this window open when I went back to my iPad tonight and I glanced down to what you wrote. Did you just infer that Durant is better than Jordan? The dude who choked away a 3-1 lead and then went to play for the team who he choked it away against? Are you out of your f***ing mind? Lol I'm not mad, really... it's just pretty absurd and tells me you didn't watch the NBA in those days. Let me tell you something, son... replace Durant with Jordan and the Warriors aren't going to the Finals that year. Jordan puts his foot on their neck and ends that sucka! :) C'mon, man! Get real!
Alphadogg I'd read my other article on MJ. You'd be surprised how few quality opponents Jordan faced and beat. His record against hall of fame players is abysmal. Most of his wins against HOFers were compiled against Barkley and Ewing, the ringless wonders. He rarely beat a HOF opponent in their prime. Lebron hasn't played in as physical of a league, but the athleticism of this league is far beyond what Jordan faced. If KD had played in Jordan's era we wouldn't even be talking about MJ as the GOAT. They'd be answerless for players like him.
After watching LBJ lose yet another NBA Finals, and this hub popped up again, I thought Id strengthen my argument on MJ. The evolution of today's game is set up for LBJ to dominate. If MJ played in today's game, he would still dominate. MJ never had the spacing LBJ has, 3 point shooters weren't as good or abundant as they are now, defense is basically outlawed, no hand checking, physicality is rarely allowed, with LBJ's size, speed and athleticism he's virtually unstoppable. MJ never had stretch 4 & 5's to pull the rim protector away from the basket leaving the lane open to do as he pleased, and MJ never had the offensive fire power LBJ has had along side him in Kyrie, Wade, Love, Bosh. The best MJ had was Pippen, who initially was a defensive stopper, his offensive was slowly developed. The 8 straight finals appearances are grossly over rated, the eastern conference has been like the CBA since the fall of the Celtics and D Rose led Bulls, LBJ doesn't even face a real team until he gets to the finals....and hence why the 3-6 record. LBJ is the most physically gifted player ever....but not even close to being the GOAT.
Thanks Jim! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'd appreciate it if you shared it to some of your Jordan and Lebron loving friends!
Great article and awesome stastical analysis of both players and the league. I've been wanting to this myself for sometime glad you beat me to it.
Jeffrey, the facts are certainly revealing when you look at numbers and not nostalgia.
I didnt realize Jordan was 1-5 against the Celtics and Pistons. People always talk about how he had to play those great guys, and he never even won! He was beating up Patrick Ewing and Barkley who arent even top 20 guys! Good article!
Anytime Kid. I'll be updating the article this week to include lebrons stats from this past season and a few more things I've found since the past few weeks.
I wouldn't say this is LeBron biased at all. In fact most of the stats favor him. The only pro LeBron arguments are the 2nd level wins, overall stats, and competition. Everything else points to Jordan or a stalemate.
Are you kidding me. MJ played with 1 all star and won 6 titles. Lebron keeps complaining he needs more help and that his team is top heavy as bleep. MJ never did any recruiting or complaining, imagine if he did what Lebron does, they would have won every year getting all the best players and forcing management to cater to his every thought or desire.
You're correct in that Horace Grant isn't in the Hall of Fame yet, but he most likely will be at some point similar to many of the players LeBron played with. Absolutely not a first ballot, but will probably join at some point in his career. I'd also disagree with your statement that LeBron lacks a killer instinct. His first Finals appearance he was triple teamed by a Spurs team that knew he had no help. He absolutely choked twice in Miami, but since he carried a depleted Cavs team to 6 his first year back in Cleveland, brought them back from a 3-1 deficit for a ring, and averaged a triple double last season. Kobe was known for Killer instinct, and even he lost twice. I think winning matters at all levels of the game. Like I stated above, if only rings mattered the greatest ever would be Bill Russell.
While this is a pretty good analysis and growing up in Chicago and being a Bulls fan since before MJ, When Artis Gilmore and Orlando Woolridge were the Alphas, my opinion might be a little biased. I agree that Lebron is an all around better player, makes the players around him better, however since when do moral victories count? winning more in the playoffs versus winning in the Finals, when it counts the most. I think MJ is the Goat simply because of his heart, his will to win, that "Killer intinct", something Lebron does not have/never had. Their were rules made up to stop MJ, hand checking, manhandling was perfectly legal and he was mugged on the court pretty much every night. Lebron has had much more talent around him in Miami and this second stint with Cleveland and I'm pretty sure Horace Grant is not in the Hall of Fame.


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April 30, 2014 - by Seminoles.com
Golden Noles: Sand Volleyball's Davis and Plessy
By Steven McCartney, Sports Information Intern
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Senior Aurora Davis has been a captain of the sand volleyball team for the past three seasons. She has grown from a quiet leader into someone that both her teammates and coaches can turn to for inspiration and motivation both on and off the court.
For her efforts in both arenas, Davis was honored with the 2014 Golden Nole Award, given to a member of each Seminole team by the coaching staff that shows excellence on the field and in the community, as well as displaying a great attitude and dedication to the program.
"That was really surprising to me," Davis said. "I was so excited and so surprised, and it really meant a lot, all of the nice things Coach (Danalee Corso) was saying about me. For the coaches to choose to give that to me, it was great."
On the court, she has partnered with teammate Jace Pardon to go 36-1 on the season while leading the Seminoles to the No. 3 seeding at this weekend's AVCA National Championships in Gulf Shores, Ala. In the community, Davis has donated her time towards numerous efforts, including volunteering at the animal shelter and visiting patients and families in the breast cancer ward at local hospitals.
Her favorite event of the year, however, was when the team travelled to the Tallahassee-Leon County Shelter and played games with the children, including volleyball and kickball.
"The homeless shelter was really awesome because we got to go play games with kids and hang out with them, and that's one of my favorite things," Davis said. "I just love kids, and any time I get to spend with them is great."
For Florida State sand volleyball head coach Danalee Corso, the improvements on and off the court for Davis have been evident and one of the reasons the Noles will enter the National Championships with a 16-1 record.
"She's grown a ton in her leadership skills," Corso said. "She was always fiercely competitive, but she learned as a captain it's not about just being nice, she has to hold her teammates accountable. She always takes care of working hard herself, but we're in a team sport, so she needs to make sure she knows how to remain nice while helping motivate and push the other teammates who working hard is not as easy for them to do all the time."
Straddling the line between being nice and being demanding is something that Davis worked to improve over the past three seasons, and one of the main reasons her teammates also honored her with the Femina Perfecta award. The honor is voted on by teammates during the offseason that recognizes a peer for their leadership.
"That is a huge honor because it's chosen by the team, and it's for leadership and being a good athlete and an all-around good person," Davis said. "So for them to pick me for that, I was honored. My motivation every day is to give 110 percent at everything I do. On the court, I lead by example because I'm not the loudest person, so it is nice to be recognized by the team for the effort that I'm putting in every day."
In addition to the two awards won by Davis, sophomore Katherine Plessy captured the ACC's Top Six for Service award, which honors the six student athletes per school who have contributed the most community service hours.
Although Plessy has been sidelined this season with an injury that caused her to redshirt, she says the injury has given her the opportunity to help out around the community when she is not around her teammates.
Along with the team's event at the Tallahassee shelter, Plessy has donated her time to local elementary schools, including a health fair that promoted healthy living and eating. On campus, she takes notes for students with disabilities through the Student Disability Resource Center and is a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Council.
"SAAC has provided me numerous opportunities for service around the community," Plessy said of the organization. "Most service hours are done individually, so SAAC actually brought me closer to other athletes at FSU because I met most of them through these events, people I wouldn't normally meet."
"She's such a wonderful person, and so mature from the day that she got here, and so appreciative," Corso said of Plessy. "It's very rare to have an athlete at such a young age who is always thankful to her coaches, and is such a leader amongst her peers, even last year as a freshman. When you see qualities like that, I'm not surprised that she is one of the leaders in community service."
As a team, sand volleyball finished fourth on campus among community service hours per athlete, an honor that Corso said shows the team's dedication to seeking out opportunities to help out aside from team-sanctioned activities.
"That was a total surprise to me, because I was feeling like we weren't doing a lot in that department, and what it shows is that they were doing it on their own," Corso said. "It wasn't coach driven, they just got together and had been doing it.
"I'm so proud of the girls for that, and I really make sure they know that, because we work so hard and we're always focused on the X's and O's, but in the end, helping in the community really is important to me and it helps keep everything in perspective."
On the court, the sand volleyball team caps the season this Friday through Sunday at the 2014 AVCA Collegiate Sand Volleyball National Championships in Gulf Shores, Ala. The team has reached the semifinals in each of the first two years and opens the tournament this year against No. 6 Stetson at 11 a.m. on Friday.
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La Muslim American Society (MAS) est une organisation à but non lucratif fondée en 1993 et basée à Falls Church, en Virginie. MAS est un mouvement dans la mouvance des Frères musulmans.

Objectifs
Selon son site internet, la société est officiellement une « organisation dynamique charitable, religieuse, sociale, culturelle et éducative » avec plus de 50 chapitres à travers les États-Unis. Au cours des deux dernières décennies, l'organisation a évolué pour devenir « un mouvement populaire reconnu au niveau national » qui vise à promouvoir la participation active des musulmans américains dans leurs communautés à travers les États-Unis.

Histoire
La MAS a été créée par les Frères musulmans après un débat interne entre les membres de la société secrète aux États-Unis sur l'opportunité de rester sous terre ou d'avoir un visage public.

La MAS a demandé à ses membres de s'évader des questions sur les liens du groupe avec les Frères musulmans, et de définir le djihad comme un « droit divin légal » des musulmans à être utilisé pour la défense et la propagation de l'Islam. Les leaders de la MAS ont dit que ces points de vue ne sont pas maintenant tenus par les leaders de la MAS.

À cet effet, et souvent en coopération avec d'autres organisations, la MAS offre des opportunités pour engager les musulmans américains à participer à une variété d'expériences sociales, incluant le service communautaire, les programmes interconfessionnels et de jeunesse, l'activisme civique et politique.

La Mission de la MAS est de perfectionner l'individu en société en conférant la connaissance islamique qui pourrait « mobiliser les gens à lutter pour la conscience de Dieu, la liberté et la justice » dans la direction d'une « société américaine vertueuse et juste ».

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Ajelet Zurer, , v angl. přepisu Ayelet Zurer (* 28. června 1969, Tel Aviv, Izrael) je izraelská herečka. Byla nominována na ocenění Jeruzalémského filmového festivalu, Ofirovu cenu a Israeli Television Academy Awards. Vyhrála cenu pro nejlepší herečku za své role v izraelských filmech Tragédie Niny a TV sérii Be-tipul (Terapie).

Životopis
Narodila se v Tel Avivu. Její rodiče byli židovští imigranti z východní Evropy. Matka přežila jako dítě 2. světovou válku ukrytá v klášteře na Slovensku, aby se po válce se svými rodiči vydala do Izraele. Ayelet Zurer se po ukončení vojenské služby v izraelských obranných silách přestěhovala do Hollywoodu, kde odstartovala svou hereckou kariéru. Ve Spojených státech žije dodnes.

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Zpět do Izraele se vrátila v roce 1991. V roce 1992 si zahrála v televizním seriálu Injan šel zman a v roce 1993 hrála roli Debbie v izraelském filmu Nikmato šel Icik Finkelstein. V tuto dobu se také zúčastnila televizního pořadu Jeci'at cherum. V roce 1997 hrála roli Shiry Steinberg v televizním seriálu Florentin vysílaném na Israeli Channel 2. V roce 2000 hrála v televizním seriálu Zinzana a v roce 2002 v seriálech Šalva a ha-Blok.

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V roce 1998 si zahrála hlavní roli ve filmu Ahava Asura, ve kterém hrál Moše Ivgy. V roce 2001 hrála ve filmech Lajla le-lo Lola a Kikar ha-Chalomot. V roce 2003 si zahrála ve filmu Tragédie Niny, kde ztvárnila titulní roli Niny. Tato role se stala jednou z jejích nejznámějších. V tomto filmu představuje vášnivou mladou ženu, která si musí vybudovat nový život po náhlé smrti jejího manžela. Za tuto roli vyhrála Ofirovu cenu v kategorii nejlepší herečka.

Její první mezinárodní role byla ve filmu Stevena Spielberga, Mnichov, kde hrála manželku Erica Bany. Poté hrála roli exotické teroristky Veronicy v americkém thrilleru Úhel pohledu, kde se objevila po boku herců jako jsou Dennis Quaid, William Hurt a Sigourney Weaver. Její další mezinárodní role byla ve filmu Okamžik vzkříšení, kde hrála Ginu Grey, zdravotní sestru, která se zamiluje do hlavní postavy, kterou si zahrál Jeff Goldblum. V roce 2007 si zahrála ve filmu Fugitive Pieces.

V dubnu 2008 byla obsazena jako hlavní ženská postava Vittoria Vetra, ve filmovém pokračování Šifry mistra Leonarda, s názvem Andělé a démoni. Její postava je dcerou fyzika z CERNu a katolického kněze, který byl zavražděn ve své laboratoři v Ženevě a vrah mu ukradne vzorky nestabilní antihmoty. Pomáhá vatikánské policii a je v páru se symbologem Robertem Langdonem (Tom Hanks).

Hraje hlavní ženskou roli v novém filmu Chrise Eyra, A Year in Mooring. Ve filmu hraje mimo jiné Josh Lucas.

V září 2011 byla obsazena jako matka Supermana v rebootu supermanovské série s názvem Muž z oceli, který měl premiéru v roce 2013. V roli nahradila Juliu Ormond, která roli opustila z neznámých důvodů.

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 Ayelet Zurer na Yahoo! Movies
 Ayelet Zurer na Theiapolis
 Ayelet Zurer na Charlierose.com

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Narození v roce 1969
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Christmas #2 will be at my parents house in Montana. I'll be leaving on the 19th and heading to CA for a visit with a friend I haven't seen in years and then from there, going to Montana and staying with the 'rents there for a few days and having our little Christmas. I'm not sure when the last time I was there for Christmas was. Doug unfortunately isn't going to be going with me. He is on call the week leading up to Christmas and plane tickets are just outrageous now anyway. So, I'll be back to Seattle on the 26th. Good thing is Doug will be able to give me a ride to and from the airport so I won't have to pay for silly parking.
Christmas #3 will be with Doug and I think we've decided to have Christmas on New Years. That will give me a little extra time to do some Christmas shopping. I've decided to get my family's Christmas presents while I'm there so I don't have to drag them all across the country.
I've got a few of my Christmas stuff out. I haven't bought a Christmas tree in over 4 years I think but last year I decided to buy a fake one. But it's not what you think it's not one of those fake trees that looks like a real one... no, this tree is made of rope lights It has a star on the top and the rope spirals down around this pole. It's so easy to set up and doesn't need any decorations! ooh I get to do sock puppet!
bro: So are you gonna put up a Christmas tree this year?
me: No I wasn't really planning on it since I won't be here and it just takes too much time to set up and it just wouldn't be worth it.
bro: what about that fake tree?
me: what fake tree? I don't have a fake tree.
me: oh yah I totally forgot about that. I'm so digging that out of the closet.


The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped portion of the throat which is made out of two cone-like projections or wings connected by the isthmus. The organ controls digestion by secreting hormones. When any disease affects the thyroid, its size or activity may become anomalous.
A thyroidectomy is generally a minimally invasive surgery performed through a small incision in the front of the neck. The whole thyroid organ might be removed or just a single lobe, a segment of a projection and the isthmus or different structures. Contingent upon the degree of the operation, patients may need to take the medication levothyroxine, an oral synthetic thyroid hormone.
What is Thyroidectomy Used for?
Large goitres or thyroid nodules causing symptomatic obstruction such as swallowing or breathing difficulties.
How is Surgery to Remove Thyroid Growths Conducted?
Partial thyroid lobectomy: Only a portion of one thyroid lobe is removed.
Thyroid lobectomy with isthmusectomy: All of one thyroid lobe is removed, along with the section between the two nodes (thyroid isthmus).
Bleeding (haemorrhage) underneath the neck wound If this happens, the wound bulges and the neck swells, thus compacting structures inside the neck and meddling with breathing.
Thyroid surge If a thyroidectomy is done to treat an extremely overactive thyroid gland, there might be an outflow of thyroid hormones into the blood. This is an exceptionally uncommon complication since medications are given before the surgery to prevent this.
Damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerve Because this nerve supplies the vocal cords, damage can prompt vocal cord loss of motion and can create an imposing voice, either here and now or long haul.
Damage to a bit of the predominant laryngeal nerve If this happens, patients who sing will be unable to hit high notes, and the voice may lose some projection.
Hypoparathyroidism If the parathyroid organs can't be spared or are damaged amid medical procedure, the individual will be unable to make enough parathyroid hormone. Parathyroid hormone enables keep to blood calcium levels in the normal range. Low parathyroid hormone yield causes low blood calcium levels.


The windsurf centre in Tobago is based on the beautiful beach at Pigeon Point and is equipped with choice of the latest equipment from JP and NeilPryde as well as Fanatic and North. Instruction is available with taster and beginner courses, intermediate and advanced lessons. This is a small centre offering a personal service and set on an idyllic beach.
Open Beginning November to Mid June.
The centre is based on the beautiful beach at Pigeon Point. The area has flat water and the world famous Nylon Pool which is ideal for both beginners and intermediates alike. Pigeon Point beach is a narrow white sand peninsular which is surrounded by the waters of the caribbean. There is also an area less than 100 yards away which is sheltered and unaffected by wind, which is a great place for swimming and sunbathing.
The Tobago windsurfing centre sits on an idylicc spot, protected by Buccoo Reef, creating a perfect flat water later with breakwater. The prevailing trade winds are cross shore from the right moving to on shore on some days in the season from Mid December to June.
There is also windsurfing, SUP, surfing, kayaking, hobie cat sailing and mountain biking. At certain times of the month, you can book night bioluminescence tours. For pre-booked rental or instruction clients you can use the kayaks and stand up paddleboards for free!
Latest equipment from JP Australia, NeilPryde, Fanatic and North. Boards from 84 litre to 195 litre with full beginner and kids rig available. Now available foil gear by JP Austrailia and Neil Pryde.
JP - Super Light Wind, X-Cite, Freestyle Pro, Freestyle Wave FWS.
Fixed Line NP Harness Lines - fitted on check in.
Please Note: Board and sail damages that can be repaired will be charged for the repair. Where damage cannot be repaired, the client will be charged the cost to replace equipment. Repair and replacement costs are posted at the center. A Security Deposit: A credit card imprint is required for rental of equipment. The card must have a minimum of US$250 available on it. This centre does not offer a damage waiver fee and recommend you take the VDWS 'safety tool' insurance. Please ask us for details.
Sportif recommend you take insurance to cover third party liability, as well as medical and general travel insurance, which is required as part of our terms and conditions of booking. However, your insurance may not provide cover for damage to equipment that is rented, so worth checking in advance of travel.
Double Usuage (2 persons use the same board) 80% OFF 2nd person rental price.
For off peak dates Nov-Mid December and Mid Apri to Mid June - please ask for specific dates this applies to.
Please note: For Foil rental equipment a supervised lesson of 1 hour is chargeable before taking the equipment to ensure the person renting is of the required standard. If the required standard is not achieved, then the value of prebooked rental package will be transferred to additional lessons until the required level is achieved.
Windsurfing Tuition: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced.
Please note: Except for the Taster and Beginner sessions, instruction doesn't include equipment rental. Lessons are usually 2 hours per day.
All clients with prebooked rental and instruction, will have the Pidgeon Point Heritage park pass included in the price, on the days of those services only. For those not taking sports packages the pass can be prebooked for arrival through Sportif.


Arsenic is part of the natural composition of minerals found in the soil and rocks in certain regions of Paracatu and geological formation of Morro do Ouro, where Kinross operates.
The whole mining process in Morro de Ouro is controlled and monitored, and in compliance with the law, to ensure the quality of water, air and soil of the surrounding area. It is important to note that Kinross does not use chemical products containing arsenic or heavy metals like mercury in its production processes.
Kinross follows well-established mining practices to prevent the release of arsenic during the mining process.
Arsenic is naturally present in the ore and remains in its original mineral form. During the mining process, it is disposed in lined, specifically designed disposal facilities called "special tanks". These tanks are lined with an impermeable sheet of plastic (PEAD) and covered with ferric clay. The tailings are stored in water to prevent oxidization and the release of arsenic into the air. They do not generate dust.
Very little arsenic-bearing material is discharged to the main, unlined tailings dams. Water treatment of drainage helps maintain arsenic concentrations below detectable levels in the main tailings dam.
All of our facilities and activities are covered by the appropriate environmental impact assessments and permits, which together with Kinross´s own standards and protocols, helps to ensure that any arsenic exposure is properly controlled and diminished.
As noted by researchers from the Federal University of Minas Gerais and the University of Queensland, the amount of arsenic in airborne dust and soil is "insignificant," or less than 5% in terms of the overall arsenic exposure in Paracatu.
Regular monitoring by Kinross as well as independent analysis by CETEM has found no ground water or surface water contamination from Kinross operations.
Regular monitoring of the water immediately downstream of the tailings dam shows arsenic levels to be below detection and water quality to be well within regulatory limits. Kinross' monitoring is consistent with the results of the CETEM study, which found water quality in the Santo Antônio Creek downstream of the dam to be well within regulatory benchmarks.
For Kinross to be responsible for elevated arsenic levels in local rivers, the water quality immediately downstream of the tailings dam would necessarily have to reflect elevated arsenic levels, above Brazilian regulatory benchmarks, as well. Rather, these streams have been subject to uncontrolled, informal garimpeiro mining for nearly 300 years, which has caused significant environmental damage. This damage, which predated Kinross, has nothing to do with our operations.


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'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' Star Salman Khan to Work with 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' Director Aanand L Rai Soon?
'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' director Aanand L Rai confirms Salman Khan may play a dwarf in his next.
By : Prarthna Sarkar
May 28, 2015 11:57 IST
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The phenomenal run of "Tanu Weds Manu Returns" at the box office is not the only reason keeping director Aanand L Rai happy.
Talking to DNA, the ace filmmaker confirmed his intention of roping in Salman Khan for one of his upcoming projects, which was said to have been shelved.
"Salman and I are doing a film together. We have discussed a project and I will start planning for the same. The project was never shelved. Bhai is a busy man. We haven't yet locked his dates. But he has heard the story and he liked it. He has okayed it," he further elaborated.
Since the director comes from a middle class background, the film will be desi too. What's interesting is, the superstar will be seen playing a dwarf on the big screen. However, nothing has been confirmed till now as Aanand is yet to meet the actor with a solid plan.
"I will start with the scripting in about a month or so. Then, we will see when he can give dates. Right now, we have just discussed it. The script needs to be finalised, dates have to be locked. So I can only talk about it in detail two months from now. But this film will happen," he said, adding he isn't sure if it would be his next.
In other news, Salman's "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" teaser is scheduled to release on Thursday, and the flick is slated for an Eid release. Bits of Sooraj Barjatya's "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo" remains to be finished, in which he will be seen alongside Sonam Kapoor. Salman has Yash Raj Films' "Sultan" in line.


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Iowa woman suffers life-threatening injuries from motorcycle crash on I-94
An Iowa woman is face life-threatening injuries after a motorcycle accident on Friday, Aug. 6, at 9:20 a.m., a Minnesota State Patrol report said.
By News Staff, Elizabeth Vierkant
An Iowa woman is face life-threatening injuries after a motorcycle accident on Friday, Aug. 6, a Minnesota State Patrol report said.
This woman, Illa Jo Roth, 48, was a passenger on a 1986 Honda Goldwing that was driven by Arnold Carol Roth, 45. These two, of Rake, Iowa, were westbound on Interstate 94 near milepost 40 and Rothsay about 9:20 a.m. when their motorcycle's tire failed. The motorcycle went out of control and landed in the median ditch.
Both people were injured but Illa Roth's injuries were deemed life-threatening in the reportf. Both were taken to Sanford Hospital in Fargo.
Pelican Rapids Ambulance, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office and Rothsay Fire and Rescue responded to the accident.
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Originally one book, 1 and 2 Kings get their names from the fact that they present the history of the kings of Israel. The book begins with the death of King David, and the succession of Solomon to the throne, and ends with the kings of the divided kingdom around 853 — Jehoshaphat in the Southern Kingdom of Judah and Ahaziah in the Northern Kingdom of Israel.
The author is thought, without certainty, to be Jeremiah. However, someone other than Jeremiah would have written the last chapter since Jeremiah was taken to Egypt (Jer. 43:6-7) and Jewish tradition suggests that he died there.
Historical sources are used (11:41; 14:19, 29) and it is both a record of kings and a declaration that the success of any of the kings, and that nation as a whole, was dependent on their faithfulness to God and His law. Apostasy and disobedience led to decline and downfall, and eventually captivity.
Significant passages include the description of Solomon's great wisdom (chapters 3-4), the dedication of Solomon's Temple (chapter 8), the Queen of Sheba's visit (chapter 10), and the ministry of Elijah (particularly his confrontation with the priests of Baal on Mount Carmel, chap. 18).


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These fish sticks are easy, kid-friendly and coated in crunchy panko break crumbs. Don't forget to serve with the dipping sauce and lemon wedges for a great weeknight dinner.
Combine milk and eggs in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Add fish, and toss gently to coat. Place panko, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large zip-top bag. Add fish to panko mixture; seal bag. Shake bag gently to coat fish.
Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, pickles, capers, remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Serve sauce with fish.


It gives me no pleasure to write that, like vultures, you can count on Climate Central to swoop in after a disaster with a study that attributes the disaster, whatever it might be, to global warming. Here is a graph of Texas heavy rain from yesterday's article.
There is only one problem: It doesn't tie to global temperatures. Below is the plot of global temperatures from 1950 to 2014. Climate Central shows a huge rise in heavy rain from 1950 to 1977. But, temperatures during that period were flat (compare graphs).
Temperatures rise rapidly from 1978 to 1998 but the rate of rise in Texas heavy rains is the same. In fact, the 'rise' in heavy rains is actually flat from about 1990 to 2014 (upper graph).
But, it isn't just Climate Central that incorrectly tries to tie temperatures to heavy rain. The U.S. government has made the same mistake. Their study is for the entire nation.
Note the decrease in heavy rain from 1910 to 1940 (brown bars). Now, compare world temperatures from 1910 to 1940 (graph below with brown vertical lines from 1910 to 1940). Temperatures are rising rapidly, at least as rapidly as the 'man made' global warming from 1978 to 1998! That would show an opposite correlation to the one claimed.
And, the study shows heavy rain increasing in the 2000's even though temperatures were flat to even slightly down.
What these two studies inadvertently prove is that U.S. heavy rain is not tied to world temperatures.
How much of the alleged increase in "heavy rains" is in fact due to better reporting (more reporting stations, shorter sampling intervals, etc.) letting us know about such storms that would previously have gone unreported?
Hard to say. Both sides are big on claims but less so on methodology.
Not sure I buy into that "Heavy Downpours" chart. Supposedly Texas was in a drought the last 3 years, but I don't see it. Was the drought not real? Or does heavy downpours not correlate to rainfall volume?
Clay: Climate Central is strong on claims and not too good on methodology. I went to a link that was supposedly to the "study." It was more like a press release. So, I went to their web site. If there is an in-depth study (i.e., scientific paper quality), I can't find it.


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Q: How do I prevent access to a folder on a non-boot drive My /Users folder is on the boot drive.
On another drive, I have a folder (F) that I want to protect by providing no access to other users.
How can that be done without encrypting F?

A: You can't unless you are willing to accept some serious limitations.
The operating system will enforce ACL and normal posix permissions, but that presumes no-one will have an administrator account and no-one will access that external drive with any other OS than the one you have set up with the permissions.
If you're OK with this light level of security, just use Finder and the Get Info pane (or the inspector) to set no access to folder F for anyone but your user.
Here is the basic (dry) article on how permissions work, then a more wordy tutorial on ACL that let you say no one can read a folder and lastly a reminder how easy it is for someone else to change those permissions by using an admin account on the OS you set up (or if they connect it to another computer that they control)

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*http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.6/en/8342.html

*http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/mac/introduction-to-os-x-access-control-lists-acls/1048

*http://support.apple.com/kb/PH3708

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School of Music > Faculty & Staff > Faculty A-Z > Bob Palmeri
Bob Palmieri
rpalmier@depaul.edu
Jazz Studies
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Electronics for Musicians
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Bob Palmieri began his studies as a member of the American Boychoir, touring the US & Canada in the mid 1960's. Upon leaving the choir he turned his attention to the electric guitar, learning both the repetoire of the day and enough electronics to modify all his gear. After a stint in a blues band in Boston he attended the University of Rochester, where he studied acoustical physics, electrical engineering and perceptual psychology before joining the Eastman Jazz Ensemble in 1978. He continued his musical studies at the University of Miami where he earned the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Studio Music & Jazz, performed as a member of their Concert Jazz Band and worked extensively as a session guitarist at Criteria Studios. He moved to New York in 1983, playing in clubs and concert halls, studying with Gene Bertoncini and John Scofield, touring with the Maynard Ferguson band and teaming up with guitar designer Ken Parker to develop new concepts in pickups and electronics. Bob arrived in Chicago in 1985, where he played on hundreds of recording sessions for radio and television commercials and performed in clubs around the city. In 1994 he joined the faculty at DePaul University where he teaches jazz guitar, improvisation, jazz history and theory
Past performance and recording credits highlight a broad range of styles, as represented by work with Ray Charles, Nancy Wilson, Lyle Mays, Garth Brooks, the American Ballet Theater and Rochester and Florida Philharmonic Orchestras, among many others. Recordings include members of the Pat Metheny Group, Phillip Glass Ensemble, Rashied Ali and Fred Hersch.
Recent collaborations include performances and recordings with Blue Note artist Kandace Springs and Rolling Stones keyboard player Chuck Leavell; a segment of a live performance with Chuck can be found on the website: dunelandlabs.com
Samples of fully improvised duo performances with Dana Hall and Nels Cline can be found on his website: bobpalmieri.com
Learn more on the Jazz Studies Studio Page


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POWER MECHANICS: THE FILMS OF MICHAEL WINNER
Fri, Mar 11, 2011 - Sun, Mar 13, 2011
A tribute to Michael Winner who is perhaps best known for his multiple collaborations with actor Charles Bronson, including the genre changing DEATH WISH films, but the breadth of Winner's talent reaches far beyond filmmaking. A food critic for The Sunday Times and an author Winner is also a live-performer. He will present his one-man show "My Life in Movies and Other Places" during the tribute.
SCOREKEEPER: A TRIBUTE TO COMPOSER JOHN BARRY
Thu, Mar 10, 2011 - Wed, Mar 30, 2011
Join us for a tribute to the illustrious career of John Barry, including his many score contributions to the James Bond franchise: DR. NO, FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE, OCTOPUSSY, DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER, THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN, GOLDFINGER and YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE.
We are thrilled to welcome Bertrand Tavernier to the Aero Theatre!
An In-Person Tribute to Bertrand Tavernier
Wed, Mar 2, 2011 - Wed, Mar 23, 2011
French Director Bertrand Tavernier will appear in person to present the Los Angeles Premiere of his latest film THE PRINCESS OF MONTPENSIER (Cannes, Telluride).
ONCE UPON A TIME: SERGIO LEONE
Sun, Feb 20, 2011 - Fri, Feb 25, 2011
The films of director Sergio Leone
VALENTINE'S DAY WEEKEND: ROMANCING THE SCREEN
Fri, Feb 11, 2011 - Mon, Feb 14, 2011
Join us Valentine's Day weekend for films both classic and contemporary that celebrate amour in its many forms.
LIFE OF THE PARTY: A BLAKE EDWARDS TRIBUTE
Thu, Feb 3, 2011 - Mon, Feb 14, 2011
In a career that spanned more than 50 years as a writer, producer and director, Blake Edwards (1922 - 2010) provided audiences with classics in nearly every genre of the cinema.


IF you've read the Imperfectly Free must see guide of things to do in Jordan and you're considering visiting the Dead Sea, then this Dead Sea Guide is not to be missed.
On the Jordanian side, the Dead Sea is easily accessed by going through a hotel. I was lucky enough to travel Jordan with my mother, so we stayed in the Movenpick at the Dead Sea (that in itself was an experience), but it meant that we had access to the wondrous water that Jesus claimed to walk across!
It's the most giddying sensation to float in water, and I mean really float! Not 'hold your breath and you'll be fine', but 'lie back and read a book for hours and you'll be grand-fine'. I submerged myself, not knowing what to expect, and once my body buoyed to the surface I just burst out laughing, I couldn't help myself! I had a terrible case of the giggles, because no matter how much you think you'll recognise the sensation of floating (using arm band as a child or what not) you will not recognise this feeling. It's liberating!
Afterwards, we covered our bodies, head to toe, in Dead Sea mud and let it dry before washing it off and having baby smooth skin. Considering we pay enough for Dead Sea minerals in our cosmetic products I would highly recommend taking advantage of it because it's right there, for free! You won't regret it, no matter how silly you look – look at the photos of me below. I took full advantage!
The Dead Sea is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and it's not surprising. Allow me to tell you some of its wonderful facts. It's the lowest point on earth, about 420m below sea level and it's almost 9 times saltier than the ocean.
Don't shave for 2-3 days before you go. There's nothing to be ashamed of, because no one else there will have shaved for a few days prior either, so you're all in it together! It's not worth having silky smooth legs if it's going to burn like hell when the salty water hits them.
Be careful when swimming, the salt at the bottom of the 'sea', which is technically a lake, is lethal and you can cut your feet easily. I was just very cautious, but if you don't trust yourself you can always invest in some swimming socks or shoes.
Try not to put your face into the water if you can avoid it. It stings your face because your face skin is more sensitive and if the water goes in your eyes you'll be considering guide dogs before you even get out of the water!
Bring a prop. I didn't, and then only had a vogue magazine to take a photo with. It's hard to show that you're actually floating in the Dead Sea unless you're holding something to prove it.
Don't plan an extended stay at the Dead Sea; it's not a holiday resort so much as a cool day out! Other than the Dead Sea experience and hotel facilities, there isn't much to do in the vicinity.
One of my favourite things about this two day trip was the drive there. There's nothing quite like driving deep into the desert while listening to Hotel California by The Eagles on full blast watching the mirages come and go.
If you have any other questions, be sure to send me a snap (imperfectlyfree), instagram me or tweet me about it!
*all images ordinarily belong to and are taken by me but the header of this post is from A Passport Affair – as many of mine got deleted in a Microsoft upgrade mix up.


At Ethelred we believe that all children and adults have the right to participate in learning in a way that is meaningful to them and which helps them to reach their potential.
We work hard to identify any barriers that might prevent a child from achieving well. All of our learning activities are planned to meet the needs of children with a wide range of needs, interests and capabilities.
There are times when children need additional support to engage in the full range of learning opportunities. The school has a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), who is a teacher responsible for making sure that all children have access to the curriculum and that those children having difficulties get all the help and support they need. Please see our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) report and Special Educational Needs policy for details of how we do this. Lambeth Council provide statutory support for children with SEND - please see the Lambeth Council SEND Local Offer website for further details.
Children who have English as a second or additional language also receive support to ensure they make good progress. Key persons supported by the Deputy Head work closely with parents, carers and other staff members to help individual children make good progress. We plan specific language based interventions to support children at the early stages of learning English to develop their vocabulary and to build confidence in interacting with their peers.
Seeing children within the context of their individual family circumstances and their individual needs is at the heart of our relationships and educational planning.
We are committed to respecting the values and beliefs of all of our children and their families. Consequently we choose materials (books, pictures, puzzles, games, etc.) which reflect the diversity of race, religion, class, disability, ethnicity and languages of our multi-cultural, inner city environment. We are also aware of biases which can affect how girls and boys learn and will challenge limiting or stereotypical expectations whenever we encounter them. We also recognise that some families may have religious or philosophical beliefs which may affect their child's participation in certain activities. If this is the case please speak to your child's key person in the first instance so that together we can find a way to include your child in all curriculum activities.
In our Children's Centre we provide a wide range of courses and activities to meet the needs of our users. We believe that lifelong learning is important and work with our community to target our services effectively. Please see our Children's Centre programme for further details.


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The original 1915 charter of the MAA declared that the purpose of the MAA is to "assist in promoting the interest of mathematics in America, especially in the collegiate field." Nearly a century later, that charter still shapes the mission of this organization.


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Australian teens' expectation of tertiary education declining
Wednesday, 1 Aug 2018
Results from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) reveal that Australian teens' expectations of participating in further education are in decline.
1 August 2018: Australian 15-year-olds' expectations of gaining a tertiary qualification – either a TAFE diploma or a university degree – declined between 2003 and 2015, according to a report released today by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER).
However, students' expectations of completing Year 12 or a Certificate 4, such as an apprenticeship, increased by 12 per cent over the same time.
In 2003, 63 per cent of Australian students expected to undertake a university degree, and by 2015 this had decreased to 54 per cent. This was higher than the average over the OECD (44 per cent).
In 2003, eight per cent of students thought they would complete a TAFE diploma and by 2015 this proportion had decreased by more than half, to three per cent.
ACER Deputy CEO (Research) Dr Sue Thomson said, "While there has been an overall decrease in the proportion of students expecting to go to university over the time studied, expectations of a university degree have remained quite high among students from a more advantaged background. In 2015, 76 per cent of students from the highest SES quartile expected to undertake university studies, compared to only 34 per cent of students from the lowest quartile."
"There is a worrying pattern of disadvantage in the results, with higher proportions of Indigenous students, students from remote schools and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds expecting to finish school before Year 11. This may well reflect the reality of life for these students, with financial constraints and access to universities having a greater impact on their decisions."
"Even high achievers from the lowest socioeconomic group had much lower expectations of going to university than high achievers from high socioeconomic backgrounds," Dr Thomson said.
The Australian Capital Territory recorded the highest proportion of students expecting to complete a university degree, at 66 per cent. The proportions of students expecting to complete a university degree were lower in Queensland, the Northern Territory and Tasmania, but these were similar to the OECD average, ranging from 44 to 46 per cent.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a large-scale three-yearly study of more than half a million 15-year-olds in 72 countries, including 14 500 students in 750 Australian schools. It measures reading, science and maths literacy to determine how well prepared students are for the challenges of adult life. The report released today takes a more detailed look at non-cognitive results from the most recent study in 2015 and asks about the educational qualifications Australian 15-year-olds expect to complete.
Read the full report, PISA Australia in Focus Number 2: Educational Expectations, published by ACER, at https://research.acer.edu.au/ozpisa/31
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Media enquiries: Julia Robinson, 03 9277 5582 or 0419 340 058 communications@acer.org


Apple's iPhone XS and XS Max are the top-of-the-range iPhones, bringing with them a beautiful premium design with an almost all-screen front, a glass back and a stainless steel core available in either Gold, Silver or Space Grey colour options.
A predominately glass design means some level of protection is advisable though, especially when these devices start at £1000. We know, covering up the wonderful designs is always a shame but having a crack down the front or the back is definitely worse. Thankfully, there are plenty of cases out there for the iPhone XS and XS Max. Here are some of the best.
Unsurprisingly Apple offers its own official cases for both the iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max, ranging from £45 to £129. There is a snap on silicone case for both devices in numerous colours, as well as a snap on leather case for both devices, which is also available in several colour options.
Additionally, Apple also has a leather folio case for the XS and XS Max, available in five colour options and there is a battery case too, available in two colours. All cases feature an Apple logo on their rear and precise cutouts for all ports and features.
There are a couple of excellent Moshi cases available for the new iPhones - the Altra is a slim hardshell with military-grade drop protection and a wrist strap, priced from £35 to £45. It's available for the iPhone XS Max (and XR, for that matter) - you can remove the strap if you don't want it for any reason.
We're also a fan of Moshi's Capto case that features a clever "multi strap" that you can use to hold the phone or to stand the phone up to view photos or videos. That case is available for all Face ID-capable Apple phones.
Casetify (from £45) offers its Impact Case for the iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max, engineered for drop protection up to 10ft and lined with shock-absorbing QiTech material.
There is a dual layer construction, a raised bezel for protection and the Impact Case is available in hundreds of designs.
Gear 4 has a number of different case options for the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. The Victoria (shown above) comes in four designs including Fabric, Space, Tribal Leaf and Jungle - costing £29.99. It features edge-to-edge protection, along with drop protection up to 10ft.
The Gear 4 Victoria case is also compatible with wireless charging.
British leather accessory brand Greenwich offers a wallet case for the iPhone XS and XS Max, available in a range of finishes including Beluga - a black shade - Tahiti Blue and Canary Yellow.
The £95 wallet case is compatible with wireless charging and the company also offers an engraving service for those that want to add their own stamp to their case.
Just Mobile offers a couple of case options for the iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max including the $24.95 TENC Air clear slim bumper case.
The TENC Air case has air cushions on all corners, as well as bumper frames to protect your new iPhone and the clear finish means you'll still see the beautiful design of the XS and XS Max through the case. It is also available in Matte Black too though.
Krusell offers a number of case options for the iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max including the €24.90 Sandby Cover, available in four colours.
It offers precise cut outs for all features and functions and it has a sandstone feel finish, claimed to be inspired by the Swedish coastline and their rocky islands.
Nodus has several options for the iPhone XS and XS Max including the snap on Shell Case II and the Access Case III. Both come in numerous colour options and both are compatible with the company's Micro Dock, and are available from £39.99.
The Micro Dock, which comes with the Shell Case II, is a small magnet that can be stuck anywhere from your car dashboard to your office wall. There is then a hidden magnet in the Shell Case and Access Case, allowing you to stick your iPhone anywhere.
Mous offers its Limitless 2.0 range of cases for the iPhone XS and XS Max in a number of different finishes including wood, real leather, carbon fibre and real shell from £29.99.
The cases have the company's AiroShock technology on board to help absorb the energy of an impact and disperse it.
OtterBox offers two cases for the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max in the Statement Series case and the Traction Series case, with prices starting at £29.95. Both come in four colours and they both show off the rear design of each device while still offering protection.
The Statement Series and Traction Series are both snap on cases, but the Statement Series has a little more to it with a leather accent feature on the rear at the bottom.
British manufacturer Snakehive offers the £24.95 Vintage Wallet case for the iPhone XS and XS Max. The Vintage Wallet has three card slots inside, along with a larger compartment.
It is made from full grain cowhide nubuck leather and it features access to all ports and features, along with a cover secured with a clasp to protect the display.
Speck offers several case options for the iPhone XS and XS Max, including the Presidio Grip case (pictured on the left above) and the Metallic case (pictured on the right).
Both are available in various colour options and both are snap on style cases that offer precise cutouts to all ports and features, with costs starting from £29.95.
Ted Baker offers its Folio case for the iPhone XS and XS Max in a range of options. There is a plain black case with a gold trim (from £34.95), along with a couple of patterned options with prints taken from the fashion brand's AW18 fashion collection.
The case will snap onto your XS or XS Max, neatly fitting around all ports and features, while the front cover has an internal mirror inside and closes to protect the screen.
Urban Armor Gear has plenty of case options for the iPhone XS and XS Max including the Pathfinder Series, available in five colour options and priced from $34.95. The Armor shell has an impact resistant soft core and there are oversized tactile buttons present for a design statement.
It is both Apple Pay and wireless charging compatible and it meets MIL-STD-810G drop-test standards.


Funds are established by individuals, families, businesses, nonprofit organizations and community groups sharing a common interest. La Crosse Community Foundation currently manages over 200 funds, and on average adds an additional 10 new funds each year. Click on each fund below to learn about its donors and giving priorities.
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An advised fund established by Ardus and John Cleveland to support local agencies.
To honor Betty Levinstein, this fund provides a grant to the Women's Fund each year so additional grants may be made.
An advised fund established by Bradley and Lynn Sturm.
The Mathy Family Fund is a memorial to Chuck Mathy and is advised by Leah and Debra Mathy.
This fund, established to honor Carroll McCarty Gunderson, provides support to the Women's Fund of Greater La Crosse.
A bequest from Corinne Zielke, a successful businesswoman who died in 2000, established this fund to support baseball in the community.
A designated fund supporting Great Rivers United Way of La Crosse, United Fund for Arts and Humanities and La Crosse Community Foundation.
An advised fund established by Eric and Sandy Brekke and their family. Sandy currently serves on the Foundation's board of directors.
Kristin Erickson McCabe and Shannon Erickson Osley make grant recommendations in order to help people achieve great things with their lives.
Donor advised fund to support educational travel to benefit people's understanding of, and appreciation for, other cultures and communities.
An acorn fund established by Fred and Deb Wakeen, who owned and operated Fayze's in downtown La Crosse for many years.
The Graw family established this donor advised fund to support the La Crosse community and their favorite charities.
Earnings from this fund support the La Crosse County Historical Society, La Crosse Community Theatre, and St. Clare Health Mission.
The Harold "Pete" Isenman Fund supports the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, cancer research, and children who have developmental disabilities.
This fund provides scholarships for Logan High School seniors who have shown outstanding academic performance.
The Howard Dahl Fund, established through his estate, supports diabetes research.
Jacob Christian Lillejord Memorial Fund aka "Jacob's Ladder"
Also known as "Jacob's Ladder," this fund supports Coulee Council on Addictions in memory of Jacob Lillejord who passed away in 2008.
An advised fund established by James and Janice Hanesworth.
The James R. Conway Class of 1995 Logan High Scholarship extends significant scholarship support each spring to Logan High School students.
The JARD Fund is focused on assisting charitable organizations primarily in the La Crosse area.
Established by the wife and children of Joseph W. Kotnour Sr., this fund provides support for basic necessities for children in need.
This fund annually supports field trips for La Crosse Public Elementary School students.
The Lillian Kaplan Fund was developed with annual contributions from family members to memorialize Mrs. Kaplan.
This designated fund supports many community agencies including St. Clare Health Mission, WAFER, and New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Centers.
An unrestricted fund established by Margery Stansfield. The Foundation's board of directors awards annual grants from this fund.
The MLB-MKB Bottcher Fund is a donor advised fund established to benefit area organizations.
The Paque Family Fund is focused on assisting women and children to enhance their overall well-being.
This fund assists people in their acquisition of writing skills, or to support the arts or music.
The Richard W. Brown Family Fund supports local nonprofit organizations and programs in education, the arts, family services, and other causes.
An advised fund established by Roland and Janeane Solberg.
An advised fund established by the Stansfield Family.
This fund assists important non-profit agencies in the La Crosse area.
Sue established this donor advised fund to support the La Crosse community and education.
This fund is advised by Warren and Denise Loveland and family.
Will and Charlie Nordeen "May the Force Be With You"
An advised fund established by William and Cynthia Berg and their family.
This designated fund supports the local NAMI group and First Congregational Church.


Bats dart and dive through the skies of northeastern Ukraine each summer, chasing an assortment of insects over the steppes. During the summer months, bats of at least five species are about as common over much of these near-featureless plains as in the more diverse Ukrainian landscapes, where caves and mines provide handy sites for hibernating in winter. But there are virtually no caves and very few underground mines in the steppes. Where, then, are these non-migratory bats spending their winters?
The puzzle of these missing hibernation sites was raised by Russian researcher Petr Strelkov half a century ago. He investigated likely alternatives – especially abandoned, underground monasteries – but found only about 20 bats. He reported no other viable options where many thousands of resident bats could spend their winters. Recent surveys of Strelkov's monasteries still found barely 200 bats hibernating there.
My colleagues and I discovered a likely solution in 2003. In the limestone-and-clay walls of an abandoned open-pit mine near the village of Zavody, we found a deep crevice in which bats of five species roosted during summer and hibernated in winter. Two of the species – Brandt's (Myotis brandtii) and Natterer's myotis (M. nattereri) – had not previously been reported using abandoned mines and monasteries. The crevice was too small for us to enter, but initial estimates put the number of bats at more than 1,000.
Bat hibernation sites in rock crevices are virtually unstudied in eastern Europe. As part of my graduate studies at Ukraine's Kharkov National University, I set out to find crevices used by bats in other open-pit mines, valley walls and rock cliffs and outcrops. I planned to survey bat populations and document their conservation status and needs. My research was supported in part by a Bat Conservation International Student Research Scholarship funded by the Frank Cross Foundation.
Facing an almost complete absence of data on the characteristics, locations and abundance of suitable crevices, my field team and I searched some 385 square miles (1,000 square kilometers), much of it on foot, for hibernation sites.
We spent 43 days in the field – hiking, climbing and mist-netting in search of crevices that contained hibernating bats or evidence of past use. We explored old open-pit mines, riverbanks, cliffs and valley walls. We analyzed maps and consulted with geologists to identify likely locations, but the geology of the area is often dominated by chalk, marl (limestone and clay) and other unstable materials. Piles of rubble are common.
We found very few large crevices and none that contained more than a few bats or evidence of previous use by significant numbers of bats.
A rare burst of excitement during this period of frustrated exploration came near the town of Losovaya. We examined two big open pits, but found neither bats nor droppings. Then a rainstorm sent us scrambling for cover into an old, abandoned elevator once used to haul material out of the pit. To our delight, we discovered bats roosting in small crevices of the concrete ceiling. We set our mist nets outside and captured 19 bats of five species. Although catching bats was very pleasant after such a long dry spell, this was not the aim of our project.
In the end, we were left only with the Zavody Open Pit, where the main crevice roost is about eight feet (2.5 meters) high and averages some 2.75 inches (7 centimeters) wide. The main entrance used by bats is near the center of the vertical crevice and measures about 4 by 4.7 inches (10 by 12 centimeters). This primary crevice is at least several meters deep. Bats also use smaller, horizontal crevices in the rock wall.
The open pit was abandoned about 20 years ago. The Seversky Donets River runs nearby with a large, old-growth forest along its bank.
We have netted bats at the Open Pit between March and November for five years, capturing a total of 908 bats of 10 species. Five species are resident to the area, including three myotis species that are rarely reported in Ukraine: Brandt's and Natterer's myotis and the pond myotis (Myotis dasycneme), listed as vulnerable by IUCN.
We captured 45 pond myotis, suggesting the Open Pit is an important habitat for this rare species. Only 10 Natterer's myotis had been reported in all of Ukraine during the previous decade; we caught 201 of them.
The other five species are migratory and captured only in early and mid-August. These migrating bats apparently use the open pit as a stopping point in their journey.
We have confirmed that resident species use the Open Pit crevice as a hibernation site, as well as a summer roost. We have also documented autumn swarming at the site. In swarming, bats congregate at a location, usually the entrance to a cave or underground mine, and fly around the area nightly for a time. The reasons for swarming behavior remain unclear; it may involve mating or selection of hibernation sites. Our results suggest that some migratory bats joined resident species in swarming at the Open Pit.
We continue to analyze our data, and additional work is needed to confirm the scarcity of suitable hibernation crevices throughout the region. We suspect we may find suitable crevices in southeastern Ukraine.
After five years of netting and an intense year of searching for bat hibernacula, our main conclusion is that the Zavody Open Pit is a unique place for bats in all Ukraine, a site that is crucial as a summer roost and winter hibernation site for resident bats and as a stopover point for migratory species.
But the crevices in this crumbly rock are threatened by water flow and human disturbance. We are compiling documents calling for the creation of a small bat reserve in the Open Pit. This is a rare and vital sanctuary for the many bats that live – or just pass through – the steppes of Ukraine, and it must be conserved. ANTON VLASCHENKO is a graduate student at Kharkov National University in Ukraine. Help Bat Conservation International support students such as Anton Vlaschenko conduct important research around the world by donating to the BCI Student Research Scholarship Program. Please contact our Department of Development at development@batcon.org or (512) 327-9721.
ANTON VLASCHENKO is a graduate student at Kharkov National University in Ukraine. Help Bat Conservation International support students such as Anton Vlaschenko conduct important research around the world by donating to the BCI Student Research Scholarship Program. Please contact our Department of Development at development@batcon.org or (512) 327-9721.