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How Software Development Is Making Law Enforcement More Efficient and Effective
In today's world, technology is playing a major role in the efficiency and effectiveness of law enforcement. Software development is one of the most important aspects of this, as it allows for the creation of programs and applications that can help law enforcement personnel in their daily tasks. From facial recognition software that can quickly identify suspects to automated programs that can quickly process evidence, software development is making law enforcement more efficient and effective than ever before. By streamlining the processes and providing law enforcement with the tools they need to succeed in their mission, software development is proving to be an invaluable asset to law enforcement.
Why is Software Development Important to Law Enforcement?
Facial Recognition Software: How Does It Work?
Automatic License Plate Readers: How Does It Help Law Enforcement?
Record and Process Evidence
Law enforcement agencies and personnel have always worked to ensure that their communities are safe, but in recent years, they've also had to do so while facing new challenges. One of the most important aspects of this is the need for efficiency. There's no question that the world has become more digital in recent years, and law enforcement is no exception. This means that law enforcement agencies and personnel have to deal with a lot of digital evidence. In many cases, this evidence needs to be processed and analyzed in a way that is both efficient and effective. This isn't as simple as it sounds, and that is where software development comes into play. Through software development, law enforcement agencies can create programs and applications to help them process evidence, track cases, and perform other important tasks. In short, software development can help law enforcement agencies do their jobs better by giving them the tools they need to succeed.
Facial recognition software is one of the most important aspects of modern law enforcement. The software, which has a number of different names (including biometric recognition software and biometric identification software), is used primarily to identify people or track their movements. The best facial recognition software can quickly identify people based on their facial features, age, and other identifying characteristics. This can be used in a variety of different ways, including by law enforcement to identify suspects or track their movements. This type of software is so important because it can be used to identify suspects quickly and efficiently. In many cases, it is much faster than other forms of identification and can help law enforcement put a name to a face quickly. Beyond this, facial recognition software can also be used to help law enforcement identify missing persons and even track the movements of certain individuals. This can be particularly important in an investigation, as it can help law enforcement track an individual's movements to see if they were in the area at the time of a crime or even see if they are connected to the crime in some way.
Another important aspect of modern law enforcement is automatic license plate readers, which are used to track and record license plates. These readers can easily be mounted to the roof of a police car and are often connected to the internet. This means that not only can they record license plates, but they can also track them. This can be particularly useful in tracking the movement of suspects or even missing persons. In many cases, these readers can track a license plate accurately enough to determine where a car is at any given time. This is particularly important in cases where a suspect is on the run or a missing person is in danger. Automatic license plate readers can help law enforcement track a car down and even identify where the car is at certain points in time. This can help law enforcement quickly track down a suspect or help provide information that could be helpful in finding a missing person.
The process of collecting and analyzing evidence is incredibly important for any criminal investigation. The best evidence needs to be collected in a way that preserves its integrity, but it also needs to be analyzed as soon as possible so that it can be used in court. Fortunately, modern law enforcement has a number of tools and programs that can help with this. From evidence-collecting programs to apps that help with evidence tracking, law enforcement has the tools it needs to collect and analyze evidence efficiently. This is important because it helps law enforcement collect and process evidence more efficiently. This is particularly helpful in cases where there is a large amount of evidence, such as homicide cases.
In today's world, technology is playing a major role in the efficiency and effectiveness of law enforcement. Software development is one of the most important aspects of this, as it allows for the creation of programs and applications that can help law enforcement personnel in their daily tasks. From facial recognition software that can quickly identify suspects to automatic license plate readers that track a car's movement, software development is making law enforcement more efficient and effective than ever before. By streamlining the processes and providing law enforcement with the tools they need to succeed in their mission, software development is proving to be an invaluable asset to law enforcement.
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PGA Tour Superstore Focuses on Experiential Retail
Motivating consumers of all ages to get involved in golf is the primary goal.
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For the PGA Tour Superstore, which was founded in 2003 and has 33 locations across the U.S., retail is far from dead.
In fact, according to Matt Corey, PGA Tour Superstore's chief marketing officer, there are plans to open five to seven stores per year and have 60 plus stores by 2022. PGA plans on setting up shop in many of the vacant Toys 'R' Us and Babies 'R' Us stores. Within the current shops comps are up 15 percent and sales are up overall by 23 percent.
Corey attributes this success to a core mission that involves inspiring people as opposed to equipping them with the tools they need to play golf.
"We want to inspire people to play their best and grow the game," said Corey, who admitted that golf has gotten a bad rap for how expensive it can be, but he and his team want to make the sport more accessible and the retail experience more engaging. That involves filling stores with putting greens, practice space, simulators and hosting events along with providing a variety of services.
"We can regrip your golf club the same day," Corey said. "The last time I checked, Amazon can't do those things."
They are also getting customers started early. The PGA Tour Superstore was founded Arthur Blank, who is also cofounder of Home Depot and the owner of the NFL's Atlanta Falcons. While at Home Depot, Blank started workshops tailored to kids. He's brought that over to the PGA Tour Superstore with Kids Zone clinics that take place every third Saturday of each month. Kids spend two hours learning how to golf while their parents shop.
While sales online have grown by 42 percent, Corey said there's going to be more focus on the e-commerce experience. PGA Tour Superstore started selling online about five years ago and will launch a redesigned site this year and transition over to Sales Force to improve the mobile shopping experience. Fifty percent of the site's traffic comes from mobile phones, but the conversion rate is only 0.2 percent. Additionally, Corey is working on more personalization.
"We don't know our golfers well enough," Corey said. "If you bought a Callaway driver, you are going to get an email about a TaylorMade driver. But why? You just bought one."
The retailer is also connecting with retailers via emotional marketing. Corey said that instead of promoting pricing in ad spots, they are attempting to leverage the relationship they have with golf pros and this has translated to commercials featuring Jordan Spieth, who they showed shopping the PGA Golf Tour Store in Dallas he used to frequent as a kid, or a Father's Day themed commercial with Sergio Garcia with his kids.
"We want to inspire customers across all channels," Corey said. "Our goal is to offer a differentiated brand and customer experience."
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Lady Eagles win season opener against Redmond
The Lady Eagles won their first match of the season on Monday, Sept. 16, in a non-league competition against Redmond.
by Lauren Salcedo
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 2:35pm
Jessie Landis serves during the Monday
ARLINGTON — The Lady Eagles won their first match of the season on Monday, Sept. 16, in a non-league competition against Redmond.
"This is our first match and it's Redmond's fourth, so we had some nervous jitters at first," said head coach Chad Palmiter. "For them it was probably just another match, but it was our big home opener so there were definitely some nerves at play, but we fought through it and I was really proud of the girls for that."
The Eagles won 3-2 in a five-game match, winning their first game, 25-16, but losing the next two to Redmond, 26-24 and 25-20. Palmiter said that he didn't have to say much to get them to rally back for a victory — they were already getting prepared.
"I didn't say a whole lot to them after the third game," he said. "I let them just deal with it and bring it. By the time I turned in the lineup, I got over there and my captains were already talking people up saying, 'We just have to play our ball.' This is biggest crowd we've had in quite some time — we had a student section and cheerleaders bringing the energy — and for a while there it turned into nervous energy. But the girls figured it out, and I just told them, 'You've got to play your game. You've got to do it for yourselves.' I walked away and let them sort it out, and they did."
The win wasn't the first success for the team however, despite being their first match.
"This is a good start," said Palmiter. "We played in a tournament last weekend and got third place. The people we lost to were the teams that won. We played pretty well and I think we are starting to gel. It's a good night to just get that first match behind you. We were practicing and practicing and practicing, and then we had the tournament, and then another week of practice. I think the girls were like, 'Okay, we want to do this thing.' We are going to move on from that. We are going to continue to grow."
The momentum was almost lost in the fourth game when senior captain Brooke Johnson slipped on a wet spot on the court, landing on her hitting wrist.
"She fought through it and said, 'I'm okay.' She came back and got a lot of great kills," said Palmiter. "She is a senior captain, the heart of the team, and I didn't want to pull her unless I really, really had to. She ended up getting 12 kills and six aces. A good portion were in the fourth game. The whole team showed in the fourth that they were pretty solid. They kept them to 13. The fifth game is always tough, but they fought through it and did a great job. That took grit."
Junior captain Audrey Frolich, outside hitter, had some impressive hits, with 15 kills.
"She was just hitting really quick and was firing away," said Palmiter. "Shelby [Shackelford], one of our setters, ended up with 22 assists, so she was definitely feeding into a lot of those kills. Our outside hitters did a great job. I plan on seeing more people get involve and contribute more. It's great to see more people getting more involved. Jessie [Landis] did a good job tonight. I'd like to see us go to Jessie some more, but when our passing is off it's hard to set to the middle. When our passing is better, we are working on getting three hitters."
The Eagles face Stanwood in an away match on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m.
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Kyle Busch pulls away in overtime at Pocono for sixth NASCAR Cup win of 2018
Kyle Busch recorded his 49th career NASCAR Cup Series win one day after tying Ron Hornday Jr.'s record for most Truck Series victories.
Kyle Busch pulls away in overtime at Pocono for sixth NASCAR Cup win of 2018 Kyle Busch recorded his 49th career NASCAR Cup Series win one day after tying Ron Hornday Jr.'s record for most Truck Series victories. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://usat.ly/2NWzIMD
Mike Hembree, USA TODAY Published 6:28 p.m. ET July 29, 2018 | Updated 9:27 p.m. ET July 29, 2018
Kyle Busch feels that NASCAR should not only promote its young stars, but also established drivers such as himself, and Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick. USA TODAY Sports
Kyle Busch celebrates in victory lane after winning the Gander Outdoors 400, Sunday at Pocono Raceway.(Photo: Matthew O'Haren, USA TODAY Sports)
LONG POND, Pa. — Highlights of Sunday's Gander Outdoors 400 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway:
WINNER — Kyle Busch underlined the continuing strength of NASCAR's so-called Big Three Sunday, posting his sixth victory of the season.
Busch tied Kevin Harvick atop the seasonal wins column. Martin Truex Jr., the year's other strong-arm driver, has four wins.
Harvick, Busch and Truex have won nine of the past 11 races.
Busch survived a late-race restart to score the win. He had a lead of several seconds when a brutal turn-one crash by Darrell "Bubba" Wallace Jr. put the field under caution with five laps to go. Wallace's wreck, one of the worst of the season, prompted NASCAR to put out the red flag. Wallace was shaken but walked away from the crash site.
.@BubbaWallace climbed from the 43 car under his own power after this hard crash at @poconoraceway. pic.twitter.com/HgqEcYMb3T
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 29, 2018
The race was redflagged for 10 minutes before Busch took the green flag in the lead with three laps to go. The dash to the finish was delayed when another caution flew after Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Aric Almirola spun out in turn one, pushing the race into overtime.
Busch quickly took a commanding lead on the final restart and wasn't challenged at the front over the closing miles. Following him at the finish were Daniel Suarez, Alex Bowman, Harvick and Erik Jones.
"It was just a lot of hard work by smart people," Busch said. "It's phenomenal to have those guys. We had speed, raced well and had great pit stops all day. Winning here at Pocono two years in a row is pretty cool.
Top winners in NASCAR's Cup Series
1. Richard Petty, 200 career wins. ISC Archives via Getty Images
2. David Pearson, 105 career wins. Daytona Racing Archives
3. Jeff Gordon, 93 career wins. Matthew O'Haren, USA TODAY Sports
4. (tie) Bobby Allison, 84 career wins. AP
4. (tie) Darrell Waltrip, 84 career wins. AP
6. (tie) Jimmie Johnson, 83 career wins (through June 4, 2017). USA TODAY Sports
6. (tie) Cale Yarborough, 83 career wins. AP
8. Dale Earnhardt, 76 career wins. Getty Images
9. Rusty Wallace, 55 career wins. AP
10. (tie) Kyle Busch, 54 career wins (through April 7, 2019). Jim Dedmon, USA TODAY Sports
10. (tie) Lee Petty, 54 career wins. AP
12. (tie) Ned Jarrett, 50 career wins. AP
12. (tie) Junior Johnson, 50 career wins. AP
14. Tony Stewart, 49 career wins. Getty Images
15. Herb Thomas, left, 48 career wins. AP
16. Buck Baker, 46 career wins AP
17. Kevin Harvick, 45 career wins (through Nov. 4, 2018). Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports
18. Bill Elliott, 44 career wins Ron Lewis, AP
19. Mark Martin, 40 career wins. Andrew Weber, USA TODAY Sports
Busch, winning for the 49th time in the Cup Series, tied Tony Stewart for 13th on the all-time Cup Series wins list.
"You keep reaching higher up the ladder and you keep reaching milestone drivers, and Tony Stewart is one of the all-time best and one of the drivers that I was a fan of as well growing up so it's awesome to be able to tie him," Busch said. "There are many more that we want to keep tying and getting higher than, but Tony's a great friend and it's pretty cool to be able to get that. What's crazy is how this year keeps going you know — it's like Harvick gets one, we get one, (Martin) Truex (Jr.) gets one and we're all back and forth."
One day earlier, Busch won his 51st Camping World Truck Series to tie Hall of Famer Ron Hornaday Jr.'s record for most in that series' history.
KESELOWSKI CRASHES — The race's fourth caution flag appeared when Brad Keselowski blew a tire and backed into the outside wall in turn two, causing extensive damage to his Ford with 40 laps to go. He parked for the day.
Take a look at what happened to @keselowski as he entered the tunnel turn. pic.twitter.com/jTMxIdJeCC
STAGE TWO — Harvick won the race's second stage easily. Chase Elliott was second, followed by Bowman, Clint Bowyer, Kyle Larson, Jimmie Johnson, Keselowski, Jamie McMurray, Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano.
LAJOIE WHACKS WALL — Corey LaJoie produced the race's second caution flag by hitting the outside wall in turn three on lap 82. LaJoie said his car had brake problems.
HARVICK SURGES — Harvick shot past Chase Elliott near the start of the second stage and took command of the race on lap 65. He quickly built a three-second lead.
STAGE ONE — Elliott outran Kevin Harvick by three seconds to win the first stage. Following in the top 10 at lap 50 were Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Suarez, Bowyer, Keselowski, Kurt Busch, Bowman and Blaney. Suarez led 21 laps in the stage.
LOGANO HAS TOUGH FIRST LAP — Logano, one of the drivers sent to the back of the field for failing qualifying inspection, damaged the nose of his Ford with contact with a slower car on the race's first lap.
JOHNSON HITS 600 — When the green flag flew, seven-time champion Johnson recorded the 600th Cup start of his career. He entered the race with 83 victories and a winless streak of more than a year.
AN INAUSPICIOUS START — Thirteen cars started at the rear of the field — lined up by owner points — after they failed post-qualifying inspection Saturday night. Among the drivers penalized were Kyle Busch and Harvick.
2018 NASCAR Cup Series race winners
Every winner of every points race from the Daytona 500 to the Homestead finale. Allan Henry, USA TODAY Sports
Feb 18: Austin Dillon wins the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25: Kevin Harvick wins the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Adam Hagy, USA TODAY Sports
March 4: Kevin Harvick wins the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports
March 11: Kevin Harvick wins the Cup TicketGuardian 500 at ISM Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. Jonathan Ferrey, Getty Images
March 18: Martin Truex Jr. wins the Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. Sarah Crabill, Getty Images
March 26: Clint Bowyer (with his son Cash) wins the STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Michael Thomas Shroyer, USA TODAY Sports
April 8: Kyle Busch wins the O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports
April 16: Kyle Busch wins the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Michael Thomas Shroyer, USA TODAY Sports
April 21: Kyle Busch wins the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway. Peter Casey, USA TODAY Sports
April 29: Joey Logano wins the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports
May 6: Kevin Harvick wins the AAA 400 Drive for Autism at Dover International Speedway. Brian Lawdermilk, Getty Images
May 12: Kevin Harvick wins the KC Masterpiece 400 at Kansas Speedway. Sarah Crabill, Getty Images
May 27: Kyle Busch wins the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Jim Dedmon, USA TODAY Sports
June 3: Martin Truex Jr. wins the Pocono 400 at Pocono Raceway. Matthew O'Haren, USA TODAY Sports
June 10: Clint Bowyer wins the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Mike DiNovo, USA TODAY Sports
June 24: Martin Truex Jr. wins the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. Stan Szeto, USA TODAY Sports
July 1: Kyle Busch wins the Overton's 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. Mike DiNovo, USA TODAY Sports
July 7: Erik Jones wins the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports
July 14: Martin Truex Jr. wins the Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway. Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY Sports
July 22: Kevin Harvick wins the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Mary Schwalm, AP
July 29: Kyle Busch wins the Gander Outdoors 400 at Pocono Raceway. Matthew O'Haren, USA TODAY Sports
Aug. 5: Chase Elliott wins the Go Bowling at The Glen on the road course at Watkins Glen International. Timothy T. Ludwig, USA TODAY Sports
Aug. 12: Kevin Harvick wins the Consumers Energy 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Mike DiNovo, USA TODAY Sports
Aug. 18: Kurt Busch wins the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Brian Lawdermilk, Getty Images
Sept. 2: Brad Keselowski wins the Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Adam Hagy, USA TODAY Sports
Sept. 10: Brad Keselowski wins the Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Matt Sullivan, Getty Images
Sept. 16: Brad Keselowski wins the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Matt Sullivan, Getty Images
Sept. 22: Kyle Busch wins the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway. Brian Lawdermilk, Getty Images
Sept. 30: Ryan Blaney wins the inaugural Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Jim Dedmon, USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 7: Chase Elliott wins the Gander Outdoors 400 at Dover International Speedway. Matthew O'Haren, USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 14: Aric Almirola wins the 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports
Oct 21: Chase Elliott wins the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. Amy Kontras, USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 28: Joey Logano wins the First Data 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Peter Casey, USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4: Kevin Harvick wins the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 11: Kyle Busch wins the Can-Am 500 at ISM Raceway. Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18: Joey Logano wins the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway and the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship. Jasen Vinlove, Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
GANDER OUTDOORS 400 RESULTS
Sunday from the 2.5-mile Pocono Raceway (starting position in parentheses):
1. (28) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 164.
2. (1) Daniel Suarez, Toyota, 164.
3. (10) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 164.
4. (29) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 164.
5. (3) Erik Jones, Toyota, 164.
6. (38) William Byron, Chevrolet, 164.
7. (6) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 164.
8. (9) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 164.
9. (7) Kurt Busch, Ford, 164.
10. (2) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 164.
11. (31) Clint Bowyer, Ford, 164.
12. (33) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 164.
13. (37) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 164.
14. (14) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 164.
15. (8) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 164.
16. (13) Michael McDowell, Ford, 164.
17. (35) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 164.
18. (11) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 164.
19. (16) David Ragan, Ford, 164.
20. (5) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 164.
21. (36) Paul Menard, Ford, 164.
22. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 164.
23. (32) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 164.
24. (15) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 164.
25. (34) Aric Almirola, Ford, 164.
26. (30) Joey Logano, Ford, 164.
27. (18) Matt DiBenedetto, Ford, 164.
28. (20) JJ Yeley, Toyota, 164.
29. (19) Jeffrey Earnhardt, Toyota, 163.
30. (40) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 162.
31. (23) Kyle Weatherman, Chevrolet, 161.
32. (25) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 161.
33. (39) Bubba Wallace, Chevrolet, Accident, 153.
34. (24) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 148.
35. (22) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 146.
36. (27) Timmy Hill, Toyota, 142.
37. (12) Chris Buescher, Chevrolet, Transmission, 123.
38. (4) Brad Keselowski, Ford, Accident, 121.
39. (21) Corey LaJoie, Chevrolet, Accident, 95.
40. (26) BJ McLeod, Chevrolet, Engine, 77.
Race Staistics
Average Speed of Race Winner: 132.46 mph.
Time of Race: 3 hours, 5 minutes, 43 seconds.
Margin of Victory: 1.788 Seconds.
Caution Flags: 7 for 29 laps.
Lead Changes: 13 among 10 drivers.
Lap Leaders: D. Suarez 1-21; B. Keselowski 22; J. McMurray 23; Kurt Busch 24-34; D. Hamlin 35-39; C. Elliott 40-53; E. Jones 54-64; K. Harvick 65-77; D. Suarez 78-84; K. Harvick 85-101; W. Byron 102-111; Kyle Busch 112-121; D. Suarez 122; Kyle Busch 123-164.
Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led): Kyle Busch 2 times for 52 laps; K. Harvick 2 times for 30 laps; D. Suarez 3 times for 29 laps; C. Elliott 1 time for 14 laps; Kurt Busch 1 time for 11 laps; E. Jones 1 time for 11 laps; W. Byron 1 time for 10 laps; D. Hamlin 1 time for 5 laps; J. McMurray 1 time for 1 lap; B. Keselowski 1 time for 1 lap.


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Targeting Surface Feeding Fish in the Seaway and Broadwater
Surface feeding fish make up approximately 30% of the fish caught in the seaway and broadwater. These can consist of Tailor, Australian Salmon, Giant and Bigeye Trevally, Tarpon, Yellowtail Kingfish, Lesser Queenfish, Various species of Mackerel, Bonito and Tuna. This article will go into detail about where and when to look, how to target each species effectively and what to look for.
Please make sure you have read Birdwatching - Observing Bird Behaviour to Find Fish as the concepts discussed in that article are integral to your ability to find surface feeding fish and are related to what is discussed in this article.
The reason why big fish push bait to the surface
Underwater picture of a feeding GT school
First of all why do the fish feed on the surface around the seaway and broadwater? The reason for this is that when large schools of bait(white, blue and frogmouth pilchards) enter the seaway and larger fish start attacking them they form into bait balls. When baitfish form into a bait ball the continuously changing ball confuses the predatory fish and makes it harder to chase a single or small group of fish. It is much easier for schools of predatory fish to push the baitfish to the surface flattening the school and attack from underneath. The way they do this is interesting, the bulk of the large fish swim below keeping the bait school near the surface while individuals within the school take turns in attacking vertically from underneath. Once each fish has grabbed a mouthful it will dive back down, swallow and join in with the driving school while other fish take their turn at having a feed. This cooperative method of feeding ensures every fish gets a chance at the food while still using only a little amount of energy, I have sent the camera into feeding schools of Tailor, Bigeyes, Tuna and Giant Trevally and they all use this method. What we see on the surface is only a very small fraction of the fish involved in the hunt. There can be many different fish involved in a bustup as well, I have seen Bigeyes and GT's feeding underneath a school of tuna and Kingfish feeding underneath a school of Tailor. These other fish are usually a bit deeper down and are picking up the stunned baitfish that the main school of fish miss.
While you can see surface feeding at any time during the year, there are two distinct seasons when the likelihood of surface feeding around the seaway increases. The first is from Mid February through to the end of May and the second is from the start of November through to the start of January. Both of these seasons coincide with large runs of baitfish, white pilchards from March -May, Frogmouth pilchards from November to January.
Surface Feeding Guidelines
Some guidelines when looking for surface feeding are as follows:
Run-in Tides are best, be at the mouth of the seaway when the tide starts to push in(add 1-1.5hrs to official bottom of the tide).
Find the Clean/dirty water line and follow it in.
Look for large schools of bait, the cleaner the water the further up the broadwater the bait will be.
Keep an eye on all Bird activity at all times.
Concentrate on ambush area's such as the North Wall, Canyon and Pipeline but always keep an eye on other area's particularly the mouth of the seaway, the Triangle and Northern Channel.
Tides that turn to run-in in the 2hrs after sunup or 2 hours before sundown are the best.
Fish will feed on surface regardless of the wind speed or weather, flat calm, howling wind, sunny, torrential rain and everything in between will all see fish feeding on the surface.
There will be times when all the guidelines are thrown out the window. The fish will feed on surface at the bottom of the run-out tide in the middle of the day if it suits them, keeping an eye on bird activity will tell you if this happens.
Approaching and Where to Cast in a Bustup
There are two schools of thought when it comes to approaching a bustup. The full speed approach and the idle approach. The full speed approach is basically a full speed run to within casting distance(20-30m) then put the motor in idle while you cast. The Idle approach is a slow approach with the motor in gear and idling, this approach takes time and relies on no other boats using the full speed approach. While both approaches have thier uses the full speed approach is more useful. 90% of the time the fish will only feed for a short time(between 15 and 30 seconds) regardless if you are there are not. The full speed approach will typically get you into casting range in around 10 seconds leaving you time to get 1 or two casts into the school before they sound. The idle approach can take up to a minute(or more) to get you in position and the fish may well have sounded before that happens. When the fish are in feeding mode they don't care about boat noise, in the seaway and broadwater they are used to it, they do care about getting run over by boats so make sure you keep back a good casting distance. On the rare occasion that fish are super flighty and sounding due to boats getting close(I've only seen it a few times) you can use the idle approach.
Bustups can be made up of two stages of fish. The primary stage and the secondary stage. The primary stage is the first lot of fish to come up to the surface, this stage is usually the largest lot and getting a cast into this lot is usually your best shot at catching fish. As the primary stage begins to subside the secondary stage may begin. Secondary stage fish are more scattered and can be found in a wider area, the reason for this is that much of the baitfish are now split up and covering a wider area due to the primary stage fish attacking the bait. Secondary stage fish are more likely to spread out on thier own away from the group and chase a single baitfish along the surface of the water feeding more horizontally than vertically. It is these fish that may follow a lure to the boat. If the baitfish attacked by the primary stage fish do not scatter in a way that enables effective feeding then the secondary stage will not start.
When approaching the bust-up try and determine the right angle to put your cast through the thickest part of the fish, for example in the image below, if you were over to the right of the C you could cast right across the school and have your lure land on A, have it pass through B and C on the way back to the boat. That way you get a chance at the primary fish as well as the secondary fish. That all depends on whether you are in the right position when the fish surface.
The above picture gives you an idea of a typical bustup(in this case GT's). A and B shows you the primary fish and the thickest part of the bustup. Ideally this is where you should be aiming your first cast. If that cast comes back unmolested then aim for the secondary fish at C and D. Remember that the fish creating the splashes in the bustup have already fed and are diving back down and it is the fish coming up for a feed that you cannot see that you will likely hook. Much of the time the fish feed in a certain direction(either with or against the current), try and anticipate this and cast in-front of the leading fish. All that said, sometimes a wild cast in any direction can pick up a fish out of a bustup, so even if you miscast and the lure lands 5 metres off to one side, it's worth working it back to the boat.
This kingfish took a 15gm Gillies baitfish cast into a bustup near the canyon.
Yellowtail Kingfish
Yellowtail Kingfish usually feed in distinct sizes. There can be both large schools of 55-70cm fish and small schools of metre plus fish. Each of these feeds in different ways on the surface. The smaller fish usually feed as part of a large school, they will push the bait to the surface then most of the school will attack at once. These smaller fish are usually not fussy(though it usually depends on the size of bait) and will take small poppers and stickbaits, Twisties and Raiders up to 30grams in size. These smaller kingfish are quite predictable in their movements and behaviour once they have settled into a pattern, you can often sit and wait in one location for them to reappear on surface every 10-15 minutes and as long as you are in the right spot you can get a cast in there in the first 5 seconds.
The larger Kingfish are a much tougher fish to find, tempt and land. They can appear anywhere at anytime but have a liking for the Pipeline and the Canyon up to the first set of beacons north. There doesn't seem to be any stand out lure for the big Kingfish as they have been hooked on a number of different lures including the Skitterbait, Owner ZipnZiggy, 30gram Twisty, 60gram Raider, Halco Roosta Popper and the FishArrow Flash J soft plastic. Big Kingfish feeding behaviours can vary from a full on feeding frenzy(rare) to the more common mooching which is a slow methodical form of feeding usually on very small bait which also makes them very hard to tempt with anything. Your best shot at hooking a big surface feeding Kingfish is when the bait is large pilchards around 10cm long. When that happens they will take most lures thrown at them, but accuracy and timing are still important. If you find them feeding over a weedbed and they refuse lures, try catching a pike and throwing one at the school unweighted.
For finding both sizes of fish birds are the key, they will spot Kingfish pushing bait to the surface a long time before you do. Watch for false diving birds as these will indicate fish that are close to busting up.
See also the Those Troublesome Yellowtail Kingfish article.
This 77cm GT took a popper thrown into a bustup late in the afternoon
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally are one of the main attractions for chasing surface feeding fish in and around the seaway. Size range can be anything from low to mid 40's up to 80cm+ monsters. Like most fish they tend to feed in distinct sizes but those sizes can change from week to week. As an example in 2013, the season started in March with most fish in the mid 40's and low 50's, by late April we were seeing some hit the Mid 60's, towards late May we were seeing some in the mid 70's -80cm range. From then on the size varied a bit between mid 60's and mid 70's. They stopped surface feeding in late July but showed up again briefly in November.
When GT's feed on the surface they do it as a group, the number breaking the surface can be as low as 1 or 2 but the amount of fish below can be in the hundreds. When all the fish come up to the surface at once it can be a sight to behold. GT's can and will feed in the middle of the day if the bait is thick enough and the tide is right but they can be a bit picky on those day's especially if it is sunny. Foul weather days see them feeding alot more aggressively and for longer, strong winds and rain don't
bother them at all.
The mouth of the Seaway, Pipeline, Canyon, Northern Channel and the Cross Channels are all long term proven area's for GT surface feeding but they can show up anywhere. Find where the baitfish are congregating and make sure you are there for the run-in tide.
Most lures will work for GT's when they are feeding, 20 and 30gram Halco Twisties, 25 and 40 Gram Raiders, Halco Roosta Poppers 110 Rapala Skitter Pop 70 & 90, River2sea Bubble Pop 70 & 90, Skitterbaits, Gillies pilchard 20 & 40g & baitfish 15 & 25g slugs are all proven performers on active GT's. When they are a bit fussier you can go to a baitfish profile plastic like the Fisharrow Flash J, Squidgie Flickbait or Keitech Shad Impact on 1/8 oz jigheads or using a splitshot rig.
The most important thing to remember with chasing GT's on surface is that they like a slow to medium speed retrieve, they don't want it moving flat out so if you are having difficulty getting a hookup slow down your retrieve and see if that works.
See also Giant Trevally in the Seaway - The Ultimate Guide
Bigeyes feeding at the end of the North Wall
Bigeye Trevally(Daylight)
Bigeye Trevally are the second most common species to see feeding on the surface around the seaway. This section will cover daylight feeding behaviour. The average size for a seaway bigeye is around 45cm but they can get up to nearly 80cm. These larger fish are rarely caught and do not usually get involved in surface feeding.
When Bigeyes are feeding they aren't fussy, 10, 20 and 30gram Halco Twisties, 15, 25 and 40 Gram Raiders, Rapala Skitter Pop 70 & 90, River2sea Bubble Pop 70 & 90, Skitterbaits, Gillies pilchard 10 & 20g, Gillies Baitfish 15 & 25g slugs are all proven performers but anything remotely looking like bait should work.
The most common area's for Bigeye Trevally surface feeding during daylight hours is the North Wall Tip, North Wavebreak Rock Wall, Along the South Wall, Pipeline and the Triangle though they can show up anywhere.
This large Tailor took a skitterbait cast into a bustup in the broadwater
Tailor the the most likely fish to find surface feeding in the seaway and broadwater. The best area is around the North Wall but you will also find them further in the seaway and anywhere within the broadwater. They prefer water that is slightly dirty so the first of the incoming tide with its clean/dirty water lines is one of the best times to find them. If the water at the mouth of the seaway is clean then they will most likely be caught further up the broadwater.
Tailor are not fussy, they will take anything when they are feeding, including slugs, slices, poppers, stickbaits, minnows, plastics and vibs. The lure that has caught more tailor than any other would be the 20gram Halco Twisty.
The average size for surface feeding tailor is around 35cm, but occasionally you will get larger fish up to 65cm particularly around dawn and dusk. You can also get runs of much larger fish that will feed on the surface around early december. Tailor love windy/rainy/overcast weather so get out there when the wind is gusting 20-30kts and look for the birds.
For more information on catching Tailor see the Seaway Tailor Fishing Overview
Lesser Queenfish
A typical surface feeding lesser queenfish taken on a 7gm sea rock.
Lesser Queenfish can uusally found somewhere in the seaway and broadwater. They are small with a maximum size around 60cm but the average is around 30cm. They seem to like feeding in dirty water rather than clean(though they will feed in both) and the runout tide will often see them feeding in the Northern and Southern Y's early in the morning but it is quite common to see them chasing bait around the end of the north wall as well. Due to the often tiny bait they are chasing they can be frustrating to catch, small slugs and metals like the smallest 7gm raider, 7gm sea rock, 5gm Rios are all ideal for chasing Queenfish.
Tarpon(Daylight)
Tarpon are an occasional daylight surface feeder in the seaway, you mostly see them doing it in March-April and only on the runout tide when the water is dirty. They do show up on the surface on a run-in tide occasionally but they tend to be very hard to hook. As a predator used to low light conditions it can hunt baitfish extremely well in dirty water. The key to catching tarpon is to throw soft plastics at them and give it a slow retrieve back to the boat, the fish will soon pick them up and start tapping at them. Any small soft plastic will work, but proven varieties are Ecogear Grass Minnow M, Squidgy Slick Rig 70 & 90, Zman Curl Tails all on 3/8th oz heads.
For more information on catching Tarpon see the So You Want To Catch a Seaway Tarpon Article.
This salmon was caught off the Grand hotel boat ramp
Australian Salmon
Australian Salmon are only an occasional visitor to the Gold Coast Seaway and broadwater. We had large runs of them in 2007 and 2011 but they were rare outside of those years. They usually turn up in winter around July and stay until spring(October). Australian Salmon love a run-in tide and will often feed according to a tight schedule. In 2011 for example they would feed about 2 hours after the start of a run-in tide. Australian Salmon love pushing bait into shallow areas and for this reason you will often find them feeding in shallower area's than some species. Good area's for them include Horseshoe Flats and the area directly south, the North Wavebreak Flats up to The Elbow, North Wall Flats, The Dredges on the spit and Curlew Island opposite that. They will turn up in an area and stay for a few weeks, in 2011 they loved feeding in and around the Grand Hotel Boat ramp and up as far as the mouth of Loders Creek.
Soft plastics work the best on Australian Salmon due to their prodigious jumping ability, but they will also take slugs, metal, poppers and minnows. When they are chasing specific size bait then a small minnow type plastic will work the best like the 3" Berkley Hollowbellies, Fish Arrow Flash J 2 & 3", Berkley Gulp 3" Minnow in any colours that look like the bait they are chasing. In terms of action not much is needed, cast in there and give it slow twitching retrieve.
Mack Tuna caught in the triangle casting a pearl slider into a bustup
The Tuna's
The various varieties of Tuna mainly hang around the entrance of the seaway but occasionally they will enter the seaway and broadwater. I have seen Mack and Striped Tuna up as far as Crab Island. They usually don't do it for long though and as a result they tend to be there one day and gone the next. Best lures for the Tuna are small slugs and metals like the Gillies Baitfish 15gram and 20 gram Raider. They can also be caught on plastics though and any of the baitfish profile plastics will work as well as the Pearl Slider.
The Mackerel's
Tuna feeding over the pipeline
Like the Tuna's the Mackerels are a bit hit and miss, but school Mackerel will often hang around for a couple of weeks around the ends of the walls. They tend not to feed on surface as much as the Tuna's around the seaway but when they do a slug or metal in the 15-20gram size will work, as will minnows and poppers.
This bonito took the skitterbait cast into a bustup
The Bonito's
Bonito are quite a common visitor to the seaway and to a lesser extent the Broadwater. You will often find both Australian Bonito and Watson's Leaping Bonito around the North Wall for weeks at a time. They aren't fussy and will take most slugs and metals worked quickly as well as poppers, stickbaits, plastics and minnows. Occasionally schools will work their way into the broadwater on the run-in tides up as far as Crab Island.
Chasing Surface Feeding Schools Etiquette
Chasing surface feeding schools of fish is top fun and it can get very popular especially on the weekends with 20+ boats all trying to beat each other to the fish. However tempers can get frayed if you are doing the wrong thing and abuse(and lures) can start to fly so here are a few helpful hints to make sure everyone has a good time.
Don't drive into the feeding fish - Now this may seem like commonsense but I've seen quite a few boats do this. Drive up to them within casting distance(20m is close enough) then put the motor in neutral and cast into them from there. Sometimes the fish will be moving and your boat will drift into the feeding school. That is fine, as the fish will quite happily feed around a drifting boat. Just don't drive into them at full speed, that will put the fish down every time.
Don't troll through a surface feeding school if others are casting into it. Similar to the first one and again commonsense, but I've seen a few boats do it. If you are the only boat around then go nuts do whatever you want but trolling rarely works on surface feeding fish. If you continue to do it with lots of boats around, expect to get some abuse.
Don't drive over someones line who is already hooked up. If you arrive late to a bustup and someone is already hooked up don't drive over their line in your hurry to get to the action, they won't thank you for it.
Accept that crossed lines will happen. With multiple boats casting at a school of fish there are going to be crossed lines and tangles, most people just accept it and move on, a small minority get pissed off and abuse you. If you can't handle it don't chase surface feeding fish.
You don't own a piece of water. - Some people will see some action then anchor up right in the middle of it and abuse anyone that comes within 100m. Sorry to say this but you don't own it, if you anchor right in the middle of where the fish are feeding expect to get lures thrown at your boat.
Don't wait over the top of a suspended school. If you are between bustups waiting for the fish to surface again and see them on the sounder, move off to one side. The fish are waiting for another bait school to come through that they can push to the surface and that won't happen if your boat is right over the top of them.
Targeting surface feeding fish is one of the main attractions of fishing the seaway and broadwater, if you can find them. There will be days when everything is right and the fish still don't feed on the surface. I have spent many days focusing on surface feeders only to find nothing, on the other hand some days I've found them straight away and have had some truly epic fishing sessions. Using observation there have been times when I have been right within casting distance when a school of fish has come to the surface for the first time. Pay attention to what is going on around you, look for birds, bait schools, schools of fish on the sounder and above all have patience, the fish will only feed when they are ready.
A school of Tailor herding white pilchards, a few fish would attack every five minutes or so while the majority of the Tailor would help to drive the school of bait


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Information about gse program
Slide1: Headlines The College of Education and the Department of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign has developed a new Master of Education (Ed.M.) degree in Global Studies in Education. The aim of this new degree program is to assist K-12 teachers in incorporating global perspectives into existing curricula and pedagogies. The program in Global Studies in Education (GSE) is offered in an on-line format, with a range of opportunities for teachers to apply course ideas in their own classrooms. Applications for the first cohort are being accepted, with instruction to begin in January, 2005. Slide2: What is Global Studies in Education? Global Studies in Education (GSE) is a Master of Education degree in Education Policy Studies. GSE employs expertise from across the College of Education in: An exploration of the ways in which the world is becoming inextricably interconnected and interdependent; An examination of the implications of this for educational policy and practice. Slide3: Origins of the Program Extensive community and media interest in globalization and education Professional development of teachers in this area identified as a major need in numerous reports Recognition after 9/11 of the need for Americans to know the world beyond the United States' borders UIUC and the College of Education's commitment to internationalization and to outreach Impetus provided by the International High School Initiative Slide4: Who has funded the development of the program? US Department of Education's Title VI Illinois International High School Initiative UIUC Center for Global Studies Center for African Studies UIUC Office of the Provost UIUC College of Education Slide5: Key GSE Assumptions We are all affected by a complex, transforming world that is becoming evermore interconnected and interdependent. We need to understand how the world beyond our national borders affects us, and how our actions at the national and local levels affect that world. Education plays a key role in providing students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to navigate these transforming global realities. Slide6: GSE Instructional Philosophy: activity-based combination of theoretical and practical dimensions interactive and experiential online lectures and discussion (online chat and forum) group projects opportunities to apply course ideas extensive use of web resources transnational links and study abroad student conferences Slide7: What does the program look like? GSE is built around six core courses that examine how global interconnectivity and interdependence affect education: Internationalization of the Curriculum Global Issues in Classroom Learning and Management Technology, Globalization, and Educational Reform Globalization and Educational Policy Identity and Culture in Transnational Contexts Organizational Development in Education The program also features a Study Abroad: Experience andamp; Issues option and an individualized School-based Project in Internationalization. Slide8: How will the program be taught? All courses will be taught online. Each course will incorporate a variety of readings, writing assignments, group projects, and other related activities. All course materials will be available on-line or will be made available in print. Courses will feature synchronous and/or asynchronous online formats--for example, bulletin boards, on-line chats, real-time audio or video mini-lectures. Slide9: Online Platform for GSE: Moodle Moodle is a software package designed to support a social constructionist framework of education. Moodle is provided as Open Source software. Basically this means Moodle can be downloaded without any cost to both course developers and students. Moodle is easy to learn and operate. It is now used widely around the world because it requires only a very basic level of technology skills. For further details see: http://moodle.org/doc/ Slide10: Internationalization of the Curriculum examination of the theoretical underpinnings of the notion of internationalization of the curriculum looks at ways in which curriculum is affected by forces of both globalization and nationalism two case studies of how curriculum has historically been utilized in nation building how tensions between the global and the local are inherent in curriculum how curriculum is a site of construction of national as well as cosmopolitan identities some practical ways in which schools have sought to internationalize their curriculum Slide11: Technology, Globalization and Educational Reform key social, ethical, and policy dimensions of new technology use in schools, and the challenges and opportunities provided by globalization the consequences of technology uses for the learning opportunities and outcomes of students access and equity issues, censorship, privacy, commercialization, new forms of literacy, online communication, and developing a 'global community' through the Internet investigation of the ways in which schools are able to use technology to internationalize their curriculum Slide12: Global Issues in Classroom Learning and Management classroom management, discipline, and other pedagogical issues relevant to teaching in transnational contexts examines theories of teaching and learning in order to show how current approaches to pedagogy are based on assumptions of cultural homogeneity and national character contrasts this approach with challenges faced by teachers of classrooms composed of students of mixed national and cultural backgrounds encourages students to share and develop more culturally inclusive principles and practices of classroom learning and management Slide13: Globalization and Educational Policy based on the assumption that it is no longer possible to interpret and analyze educational policies within their national contexts; and that global processes affect the ways in which educational policies are now developed shows how global institutions, such as transnational corporations, intergovernmental organizations, NGOs and the media affect the global circulations of educational policy ideas and ideologies case studies drawn from around the world, to illustrate the extent to which the processes of globalization have created conditions of cultural homogeneity and global inequalities; and explores how such negative affects of globalization might be resisted Slide14: Identity and Culture in Transnational Contexts reasons for the movement of people across national boundaries … migrants, refugees, denizens critical look at how identity and cultures are produced by this mobility issues of the manner in which constructions of ethnicity, race and gender are related to class exploration of the ways in which migrant communities remain in touch with their countries of origin examination of migrant experiences in the United States and their implications for education issues of local and global inequalities bilingual and Multicultural education Slide15: Organizational Change in Education organizational change has emerged as a critical topic in education administration, and the ability to lead change at various levels is now a key competence for teachers and administrators alike students will develop an understanding of the external and internal forces that drive the need for change, of major models to understand how change unfolds at individual, group, organizational, and system-wide levels, and how organizational change might be facilitated and led focus on change in traditional and non-traditional educational settings and on change in a globalizing societal context Slide16: Study Abroad: Experience andamp; Issues (optional) travel on a faculty-led, three-week study trip participate in lectures, workshops, and visits to schools and other educational institutions consider the potential of study abroad programs for internationalizing the curriculum consider the benefits and pitfalls of study abroad programs develop a set of criteria for assessing their successful implementation While some financial support may be available, students are responsible for all expenses. Slide17: Study Abroad Alternatives negotiate participation in an alternative study abroad program organize a study abroad program take an alternative online course on related topics offered by other departments, colleges or even universities abroad, especially partner institutions Slide18: School-based Project in Internationalization Provides students with an opportunity to pursue a project of their own--ideally related to their own schools--utilizing theoretical and practical ideas explored in the program. Students might develop: a policy on internationalization workshops promoting internationalization a curriculum package in their discipline area a study abroad trip an exchange program using Internet technology Slide19: Partner Institutions The UIUC College of Education is negotiating a 'virtual exchange' with a number of universities abroad. These include: Stockholm Institute of Education, Sweden University of Bristol, UK Deakin University, Australia Leuven University, Belgium University of Cape Town, South Africa University of Granada, Spain Tsinghua University, China National Institute of Education, Singapore Students from some of these institutions might become 'guest students' in some GSE courses on an exchange basis. Slide20: Will there be any face-to-face meetings? There will be an in-person orientation prior to the start of each program. Though attendance is not required, it is strongly recommended that you attend, as it will be an opportunity to build a community with the cohort you will be working with for the next two years. There may also be conferences throughout the program, allowing opportunities for face-to-face interaction. The study abroad component will be another opportunity to meet your colleagues one-on-one. Slide21: When does the program begin? The first cohort will begin in January, 2005 and will follow the UIUC calendar year. The two-year program is scheduled as follows: Spring 2005 -- 1 course Summer 2005 -- 2 courses Fall 2005 -- 1 course Spring 2006 -- 1 course Summer 2006-- 1 course/study abroad Fall 2006– school-based project Slide22: How do I apply? We are currently accepting applications. The instructions can be found at: http://gse.ed.uiuc.edu/admissions.html The GRE is not required for this program. You will need three letters of recommendation, transcripts, a completed application, and the application fee ($40). Slide23: How much does the program cost? Because this program is intended for teachers, we have decided to charge the off-campus student rate rather than the professional rate. Thus, each course will cost approximately $1035 including fees. Slide24: Is there financial aid available? The Illinois International High School Initiative is offering 12 scholarships of $500 each to secondary school teachers in Illinois. Five fee waiver places have been set aside for teachers who supervise UIUC students. Additional financial assistance is available from FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The UIUC financial aid office will work with you to identify additional sources of funding. Slide25: When is the deadline for applications? The application deadline for the January, 2005 cohort is DECEMBER 15th, 2004. Slide26: What if I have more questions? For more information, you can go to the website: http://gse.ed.uiuc.edu Or you can email us at: [email protected] Slide27: Do you have any comments or suggestions regarding: the positives and negatives of the program? program content: scope; degree of difficulty; balance between theoretical and practical; missing elements; etc.? the program pedagogy: consistency with philosophy; accessibility; workload; ease of use with technology; etc.? the appeal and possible interest of the program among teachers, school administrators, colleges? program affordability, flexibility and other administrative arrangements? how we should publicize the program within Illinois and beyond? the groups who should be informed and whose support we might seek?


The fourth annual production of the alternative, East Village-based adaptation of "The Nutcracker" begins tonight.
La MaMa Experimental Theater in association the GOH Productions presents this production of "The Shell-Shocked Nut," featuring an intergenerational cast of dancers and musicians.
In this unconventional take on the seasonal staple, a wandering child and a war veteran suffering from PTSD take a magical voyage through the East Village. The pair of characters visit Tompkins Square Park, Economy Candy Store, St. Mark's Place, and other East Village landmarks while exploring themes of loss and recovery.
"The Shell-Shocked Nut is conceived and directed by Martha Tornay and co-directed by Victoria Roberts-Wierzbowski. The pair also spearhead East Village Dance Project (EVDP), a dance development program that has offered after-school classes in ballet, modern and choreography in lower Manhattan since 1997.
The show first emerged as a studio showing in the weeks after Superstorm Sandy created as a means of brightening spirits after a challenging time for the community. "I started thinking about the cathartic process of working through a stressful situation," Tornay said.
The sister and daughter of war veterans, Tornay was inspired to use the structure of the Nutcracker to tell a more personal story of the effects of trauma, while maintaining the accessible, family-friendly nature of the traditional ballet.
In the years following its inception, the piece has grown to a full-scale production, featuring young students from the dance program alongside an array of professional performers, artists and guest choreographers from NYC and beyond.
"The Shell-Shocked Nut" is tonight, tomorrow and Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20, and $15 for seniors, students and children 12 and under. You can buy tix online at lamama.org or at the box office: (212) 352-3101.


On a bright and sunny Saturday afternoon, my boyfriend and I were looking for something to do after heading back from brunch in Hamilton. His mom suggested we check out the beautiful lavender fields at Weir's Lane Lavender & Apiary in Dundas, Ontario, and boy am I glad we did!
There is really something so romantic about lavender, especially when you catch it in full bloom!
Dundas Ontario is known for it's sprawling hiking trails and breathtaking waterfalls (Tew's Falls and Webster's Falls). You can now add Weir's Lane Lavender farm to your list when you visit!
I don't think I've ever really given lavender much appreciation before seeing rows upon rows of both French and English lavender. When we went (back in the beginning of July) the lavender flowers were in full bloom and put on quite the show. This was a good time to go and the colours were vibrant and all of the buds had bloomed at this point! When we pulled up to the farm we were directed by very friendly staff to the front field and were even shown the difference in look and smell of English and French lavender. We visited around 3:00, and the farm closes to the public at 4. It was a little busy at this time but I think it was less busy then going earlier.
The views and the smells were absolutely breathtaking and made for one of the best backdrops I've ever had for my photographs!
I could have sat here for hours just taking in all the beautiful sites and smells of the fragrant lavender.
We then headed around back where there was more lavender and tons of opportunities for pictures! Opportunities are available for professional photographers to reserve time to privately photograph without the public in the background for special events like engagement shoots, weddings. Please visit their website for details.
I really wanted my outfit to pop in a sea of purple and be fresh and summery– I think it did just that. I went with a lemon printed dress and straw tote bag. Of course, it would't be a summer outfit without a large straw hat. I just loved the saying on this hat and thought it was perfect for the occasion. I finished off the look with a pair of matching yellow sunglasses in keeping with the fresh look.
Located inside is the shop. It sold everything from lavender plants, dried lavender to essential oils and culinary lavender and honey (also harvested on site).
I am so glad we were introduced to this gem and will definitely be coming back next year for another beautiful visit!


Northwest Ladybug: What's wrong with this picture?
Sigh… didn't I promise myself I wouldn't do this?!
It's 2:15 on Friday afternoon, I am finished with my work for the week (until Sunday evening, anyway), and I am heading out to lunch with my daughter!
Need you even ask? Of course I'll order a drink!
It's too easy to get into those habits. I'm glad you're taking off early to enjoy this gray Friday!
I always promise myself to stop at time in the evenings, but work always keeps coming and it always looks urgent....I don't find a solution either, yet Jan has a lot more responsibility in his job and always makes nice hours. I always wonder if he works so much more efficient than me or if he can delegate better?


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Architecture Susch
Tower la Praschun
The La Praschun tower, which literally means prison, stands at the eastern end of the village of Susch.
Sur Punt 95, 7542 Susch
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Seating niches on a small window on the second floor of the west wall, the remains of a wooden abortuary next to it and a baking oven protruding outwards and resting on wooden beams indicate that the tower was once habitable.
The tower, built of rubble stones, dates from the 12th or 13th century. It has a square ground plan with a wall length of 7.5 metres. The wall thickness is 1.3 metres on the ground floor and tapers to around 1 metre on the upper two floors. Narrow embrasures and square windows are still visible on the façades. The large windows on the east and north sides are more recent, as is the present entrance on the south side.On the second floor, a panelled dance hall with an esplanade and a platform for the musicians was installed in the 18th century.
In post-medieval times, prison cells were built into the ground floor of the tower, later it served as an ammunition store and from 1849 as a fire station. Today the tower is empty and owned by the municipality.
Susch train station stop - from there on foot
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The company says the new operation, officially opened today at a VIP ceremony, is one of the most technologically advanced packaging facilities in the world, significantly increasing AVL's production capabilities.
For the first time, AVL will be able to bottle both sparkling and still wine at the site for its three key brands – McGuigan, Tempus Two and Nepenthe – accelerating its product innovation pipeline and enabling it to bring new wines to market more quickly.
The investment is part of a $19 million capital injection into the company's operations across its sites, including the installation of one of the largest privately-owned solar plants at an Australian winery at Buronga Hill and extensive new vineyard plantings totalling more than 180 hectares to meet growing demand for its brands.
"The funding reaffirms our company's commitment to developing our sites, keeping them at the forefront of global excellence and providing a major boost to Australia's regional economies," CEO Neil McGuigan says.
"The opening of our new Merbein packaging facility is a landmark moment for Australian Vintage and represents a step-change in our capabilities as Australia's fifth-largest wine company," Mr McGuigan says.
"The $11 million investment we have made means we now have one of the most technologically advanced packaging sites in the world. We embarked on a meticulous two-year search for the best possible machinery available, which took us right across the globe.


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