Are we suckers for marketing or is there really value behind a brand or corporate identity?
Cars a prime example of how we can question this. There is a quality and performance difference between a cheap car and something really high-end, but does the difference really justify the cost?
With cars, for me, its all about budget - the more you can afford the better the car you will buy. Firstly, everyone wants the best - they may not admit it, but its human nature to want the best. Secondly, I feel your car makes quite an important statement about where you are in life. However, if these two factors weren�t an issue - I�d probably go for the cheapest of the safest cars on the market.
With graphic design services the line between high-end and budget services can be very vague. You have to judge which graphic designer to use based on their past experience and portfolio, but even when you do this, you do not truly know whether or not the services they provide will be what you expect.
When buying a car, you can see what you�re buying before parting with cash. With graphic design you�re placing your trust in a persons skills - the best advice I can give is to spend time discussing your requirements and �interview� potential graphic designers before commissioning the project.
Do not ask a graphic designer to quickly come up with some ideas for you before commissioning the project, this will not give a real impression of what they will do with your project and, most importantly, if you do not like the work, you will be inclined to go elsewhere rather than working with the graphic designer to come up with exactly what you�re looking for (which is what happens when you pay for the service).
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Treg Setty left it all on the court.
Before the clock expired in Ohio's 77-72 season-ending loss to Morehead State in the College Basketball Invitational semifinal, he panned the stands, soaking it all in.
The chants of "SET-TY, SET-TY, SET-TY," reigned down from the O Zone. Ohio lost the game and ended its season, but the ora in The Convo was one of appreciation, not disappointment.
Setty finished with 20 points and five rebounds, but his former AAU teammate may have had a better game.
Lyonell Gaines, a teammate of Setty's on AAU and Kentucky All-Star teams, recorded a double-double of 14 points and 13 rebounds. Gaines snagged five of his rebounds on the offensive end.
The Eagles pulled down 11 offensive boards and those extra chances, coupled with 18 Ohio turnovers, allowed them to shoot the ball 18 more times than the Bobcats.
Corban Collins came through when Morehead State (22-12) needed it most. Collins hit two clutch 3-pointers, including the go-ahead basket with 1:54 remaining, to lead the Eagles to a CBI finals berth. He finished with 14 points and made four of his six 3-pointers.
Jaaron Simmons led all scorers with 21 points, seven assists and six rebounds, but was stifled by the pressure of Morehead State's defense and turned the ball over seven times. Ohio forward Kenny Kaminski totaled 15 points on five 3-pointers.
Tony Campbell added eight points and 12 boards, but battled foul trouble throughout the defeat.
The loss concludes a wild CBI for Ohio (23-12). The Bobcats topped Albany in overtime the first round, then came from 15 down to beat UNC-Greensboro before Wednesday night's loss.
Ohio only loses Setty, but will hope to replace his energy and leadership. Expectations should be high for the Bobcats entering the 2016-2017 season.
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Q: List only client computer objects in AD I want to get all client-only computer objects from AD, I mean, Windows Clients machines. I am using the sample code from this thread, but I would like to know how I can filter servers out.
Here's my code:
class Program
    {
        public static List<string> GetComputers()
        {
            List<string> ComputerNames = new List<string>();

            DirectoryEntry dirEntry = new DirectoryEntry("LDAP://neuventus.local");
            DirectorySearcher mySearcher = new DirectorySearcher(dirEntry);
            mySearcher.Filter = ("(objectClass=computer)");
            mySearcher.SizeLimit = int.MaxValue;
            mySearcher.PageSize = int.MaxValue;

            foreach (SearchResult resEnt in mySearcher.FindAll())
            {

                string ComputerName = resEnt.GetDirectoryEntry().Name;
                if (ComputerName.StartsWith("CN="))
                    ComputerName = ComputerName.Remove(0, "CN=".Length);
                ComputerNames.Add(ComputerName);
            }

            mySearcher.Dispose();
            dirEntry.Dispose();

            return ComputerNames;
        }

        static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            List<string> newList = GetComputers();

            newList.ForEach(Console.WriteLine);

            System.IO.File.WriteAllLines("C:\\SavedLists.txt", newList);

        }
    }

Can anyone help me?

A: Try adding an operatingSystem condition to your filter.
mySearcher.Filter = "(&(objectClass=computer)(!(operatingSystem=*server*)))";
Note that this will only work if the all your servers are running a server operating system with server in the name. Also assume that no client machines run a server operating system.

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    #include "wx/intl.h"
    #include "wx/utils.h" // for wxStripMenuCodes()
#endif

bool wxIsStockID(wxWindowID id)
{
    switch (id)
    {
        case wxID_ABOUT:
        case wxID_ADD:
        case wxID_APPLY:
        case wxID_BACKWARD:
        case wxID_BOLD:
        case wxID_BOTTOM:
        case wxID_CANCEL:
        case wxID_CDROM:
        case wxID_CLEAR:
        case wxID_CLOSE:
        case wxID_CONVERT:
        case wxID_COPY:
        case wxID_CUT:
        case wxID_DELETE:
        case wxID_DOWN:
        case wxID_EDIT:
        case wxID_EXECUTE:
        case wxID_EXIT:
        case wxID_FILE:
        case wxID_FIND:
        case wxID_FIRST:
        case wxID_FLOPPY:
        case wxID_FORWARD:
        case wxID_HARDDISK:
        case wxID_HELP:
        case wxID_HOME:
        case wxID_INDENT:
        case wxID_INDEX:
        case wxID_INFO:
        case wxID_ITALIC:
        case wxID_JUMP_TO:
        case wxID_JUSTIFY_CENTER:
        case wxID_JUSTIFY_FILL:
        case wxID_JUSTIFY_LEFT:
        case wxID_JUSTIFY_RIGHT:
        case wxID_LAST:
        case wxID_NETWORK:
        case wxID_NEW:
        case wxID_NO:
        case wxID_OK:
        case wxID_OPEN:
        case wxID_PASTE:
        case wxID_PREFERENCES:
        case wxID_PREVIEW:
        case wxID_PRINT:
        case wxID_PROPERTIES:
        case wxID_REDO:
        case wxID_REFRESH:
        case wxID_REMOVE:
        case wxID_REPLACE:
        case wxID_REVERT_TO_SAVED:
        case wxID_SAVE:
        case wxID_SAVEAS:
        case wxID_SELECTALL:
        case wxID_SELECT_COLOR:
        case wxID_SELECT_FONT:
        case wxID_SORT_ASCENDING:
        case wxID_SORT_DESCENDING:
        case wxID_SPELL_CHECK:
        case wxID_STOP:
        case wxID_STRIKETHROUGH:
        case wxID_TOP:
        case wxID_UNDELETE:
        case wxID_UNDERLINE:
        case wxID_UNDO:
        case wxID_UNINDENT:
        case wxID_UP:
        case wxID_YES:
        case wxID_ZOOM_100:
        case wxID_ZOOM_FIT:
        case wxID_ZOOM_IN:
        case wxID_ZOOM_OUT:
            return true;

        default:
            return false;
    }
}

wxString wxGetStockLabel(wxWindowID id, long flags)
{
    wxString stockLabel;

#ifdef __WXMSW__
    // special case: the "Cancel" button shouldn't have a mnemonic under MSW
    // for consistency with the native dialogs (which don't use any mnemonic
    // for it because it is already bound to Esc implicitly)
    if ( id == wxID_CANCEL )
        flags &= ~wxSTOCK_WITH_MNEMONIC;

    // Another one: "Help" in the context of a menu label has a different
    // translation for some languages (Italian), so try this first.
    if ( id == wxID_HELP && (flags & wxSTOCK_WITH_MNEMONIC) )
    {
        stockLabel = wxGETTEXT_IN_CONTEXT("standard Windows menu", "&Help");
        if ( !stockLabel.empty() )
            return stockLabel;
    }
#endif // __WXMSW__

    #define STOCKITEM(stockid, labelWithMnemonic, labelPlain)                 \
        case stockid:                                                         \
            if(flags & wxSTOCK_WITH_MNEMONIC)                                 \
                stockLabel = labelWithMnemonic;                               \
            else                                                              \
                stockLabel = labelPlain;                                      \
            break

    switch (id)
    {
        STOCKITEM(wxID_ABOUT,               _("&About"),           _("About"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_ADD,                 _("Add"),                 _("Add"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_APPLY,               _("&Apply"),              _("Apply"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_BACKWARD,            _("&Back"),               _("Back"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_BOLD,                _("&Bold"),               _("Bold"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_BOTTOM,              _("&Bottom"),             _("Bottom"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_CANCEL,              _("&Cancel"),             _("Cancel"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_CDROM,               _("&CD-ROM"),             _("CD-ROM"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_CLEAR,               _("&Clear"),              _("Clear"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_CLOSE,               _("&Close"),              _("Close"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_CONVERT,             _("&Convert"),            _("Convert"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_COPY,                _("&Copy"),               _("Copy"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_CUT,                 _("Cu&t"),                _("Cut"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_DELETE,              _("&Delete"),             _("Delete"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_DOWN,                _("&Down"),               _("Down"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_EDIT,                _("&Edit"),               _("Edit"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_EXECUTE,             _("&Execute"),            _("Execute"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_EXIT,                _("&Quit"),               _("Quit"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_FILE,                _("&File"),               _("File"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_FIND,                _("&Find..."),            _("Find..."));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_FIRST,               _("&First"),              _("First"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_FLOPPY,              _("&Floppy"),             _("Floppy"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_FORWARD,             _("&Forward"),            _("Forward"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_HARDDISK,            _("&Harddisk"),           _("Harddisk"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_HELP,                _("&Help"),               _("Help"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_HOME,                _("&Home"),               _("Home"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_INDENT,              _("Indent"),              _("Indent"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_INDEX,               _("&Index"),              _("Index"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_INFO,                _("&Info"),               _("Info"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_ITALIC,              _("&Italic"),             _("Italic"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_JUMP_TO,             _("&Jump to"),            _("Jump to"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_JUSTIFY_CENTER,      _("Centered"),            _("Centered"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_JUSTIFY_FILL,        _("Justified"),           _("Justified"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_JUSTIFY_LEFT,        _("Align Left"),          _("Align Left"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_JUSTIFY_RIGHT,       _("Align Right"),         _("Align Right"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_LAST,                _("&Last"),               _("Last"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_NETWORK,             _("&Network"),            _("Network"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_NEW,                 _("&New"),                _("New"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_NO,                  _("&No"),                 _("No"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_OK,                  _("&OK"),                 _("OK"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_OPEN,                _("&Open..."),            _("Open..."));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_PASTE,               _("&Paste"),              _("Paste"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_PREFERENCES,         _("&Preferences"),        _("Preferences"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_PREVIEW,             _("Print previe&w..."),   _("Print preview..."));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_PRINT,               _("&Print..."),           _("Print..."));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_PROPERTIES,          _("&Properties"),         _("Properties"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_REDO,                _("&Redo"),               _("Redo"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_REFRESH,             _("Refresh"),             _("Refresh"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_REMOVE,              _("Remove"),              _("Remove"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_REPLACE,             _("Rep&lace..."),         _("Replace..."));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_REVERT_TO_SAVED,     _("Revert to Saved"),     _("Revert to Saved"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_SAVE,                _("&Save"),               _("Save"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_SAVEAS,              _("Save &As..."),         _("Save As..."));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_SELECTALL,           _("Select &All"),         _("Select All"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_SELECT_COLOR,        _("&Color"),              _("Color"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_SELECT_FONT,         _("&Font"),               _("Font"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_SORT_ASCENDING,      _("&Ascending"),          _("Ascending"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_SORT_DESCENDING,     _("&Descending"),         _("Descending"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_SPELL_CHECK,         _("&Spell Check"),        _("Spell Check"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_STOP,                _("&Stop"),               _("Stop"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_STRIKETHROUGH,       _("&Strikethrough"),      _("Strikethrough"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_TOP,                 _("&Top"),                _("Top"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_UNDELETE,            _("Undelete"),            _("Undelete"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_UNDERLINE,           _("&Underline"),          _("Underline"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_UNDO,                _("&Undo"),               _("Undo"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_UNINDENT,            _("&Unindent"),           _("Unindent"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_UP,                  _("&Up"),                 _("Up"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_YES,                 _("&Yes"),                _("Yes"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_ZOOM_100,            _("&Actual Size"),        _("Actual Size"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_ZOOM_FIT,            _("Zoom to &Fit"),        _("Zoom to Fit"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_ZOOM_IN,             _("Zoom &In"),            _("Zoom In"));
        STOCKITEM(wxID_ZOOM_OUT,            _("Zoom &Out"),           _("Zoom Out"));

        default:
            wxFAIL_MSG( wxT("invalid stock item ID") );
            break;
    }

    #undef STOCKITEM

    if ( flags & wxSTOCK_WITHOUT_ELLIPSIS )
    {
        wxString baseLabel;
        if ( stockLabel.EndsWith("...", &baseLabel) )
            stockLabel = baseLabel;

        // accelerators only make sense for the menu items which should have
        // ellipsis too while wxSTOCK_WITHOUT_ELLIPSIS is mostly useful for
        // buttons which shouldn't have accelerators in their labels
        wxASSERT_MSG( !(flags & wxSTOCK_WITH_ACCELERATOR),
                        "labels without ellipsis shouldn't use accelerators" );
    }

#if wxUSE_ACCEL
    if ( !stockLabel.empty() && (flags & wxSTOCK_WITH_ACCELERATOR) )
    {
        wxAcceleratorEntry accel = wxGetStockAccelerator(id);
        if (accel.IsOk())
            stockLabel << wxT('\t') << accel.ToString();
    }
#endif // wxUSE_ACCEL

    return stockLabel;
}

wxString wxGetStockHelpString(wxWindowID id, wxStockHelpStringClient client)
{
    wxString stockHelp;

    #define STOCKITEM(stockid, ctx, helpstr)             \
        case stockid:                                    \
            if (client==ctx) stockHelp = helpstr;        \
            break;

    switch (id)
    {
        // NB: these help string should be not too specific as they could be used
        //     in completely different programs!
        STOCKITEM(wxID_ABOUT,    wxSTOCK_MENU, _("Show about dialog"))
        STOCKITEM(wxID_COPY,     wxSTOCK_MENU, _("Copy selection"))
        STOCKITEM(wxID_CUT,      wxSTOCK_MENU, _("Cut selection"))
        STOCKITEM(wxID_DELETE,   wxSTOCK_MENU, _("Delete selection"))
        STOCKITEM(wxID_FIND,     wxSTOCK_MENU, _("Find in document"))
        STOCKITEM(wxID_REPLACE,  wxSTOCK_MENU, _("Find and replace in document"))
        STOCKITEM(wxID_PASTE,    wxSTOCK_MENU, _("Paste selection"))
        STOCKITEM(wxID_EXIT,     wxSTOCK_MENU, _("Quit this program"))
        STOCKITEM(wxID_REDO,     wxSTOCK_MENU, _("Redo last action"))
        STOCKITEM(wxID_UNDO,     wxSTOCK_MENU, _("Undo last action"))
        STOCKITEM(wxID_NEW,      wxSTOCK_MENU, _("Create new document"))
        STOCKITEM(wxID_OPEN,     wxSTOCK_MENU, _("Open an existing document"))
        STOCKITEM(wxID_CLOSE,    wxSTOCK_MENU, _("Close current document"))
        STOCKITEM(wxID_SAVE,     wxSTOCK_MENU, _("Save current document"))
        STOCKITEM(wxID_SAVEAS,   wxSTOCK_MENU, _("Save current document with a different filename"))

        default:
            // there's no stock help string for this ID / client
            break;
    }

    #undef STOCKITEM

    return stockHelp;
}

#if wxUSE_ACCEL

wxAcceleratorEntry wxGetStockAccelerator(wxWindowID id)
{
    wxAcceleratorEntry ret;

    #define STOCKITEM(stockid, flags, keycode)      \
        case stockid:                               \
            ret.Set(flags, keycode, stockid);       \
            break;

    switch (id)
    {
        STOCKITEM(wxID_COPY,                wxACCEL_CTRL,'C')
        STOCKITEM(wxID_CUT,                 wxACCEL_CTRL,'X')
        STOCKITEM(wxID_FIND,                wxACCEL_CTRL,'F')
        STOCKITEM(wxID_NEW,                 wxACCEL_CTRL,'N')
        STOCKITEM(wxID_OPEN,                wxACCEL_CTRL,'O')
        STOCKITEM(wxID_PASTE,               wxACCEL_CTRL,'V')
        STOCKITEM(wxID_PRINT,               wxACCEL_CTRL,'P')
        STOCKITEM(wxID_REDO,                wxACCEL_CTRL | wxACCEL_SHIFT,'Z')
        STOCKITEM(wxID_REPLACE,             wxACCEL_CTRL,'H')
        STOCKITEM(wxID_SAVE,                wxACCEL_CTRL,'S')
        STOCKITEM(wxID_SELECTALL,           wxACCEL_CTRL,'A')
        STOCKITEM(wxID_UNDO,                wxACCEL_CTRL,'Z')
#ifdef __WXOSX__
        STOCKITEM(wxID_PREFERENCES,         wxACCEL_CTRL,',')
#endif

        default:
            // set the wxAcceleratorEntry to return into an invalid state:
            // there's no stock accelerator for that.
            ret.Set(0, 0, id);
            break;
    }

    #undef STOCKITEM

    // always use wxAcceleratorEntry::IsOk on returned value !
    return ret;
}

#endif // wxUSE_ACCEL

bool wxIsStockLabel(wxWindowID id, const wxString& label)
{
    if (label.empty())
        return true;

    wxString stock = wxGetStockLabel(id);

    if (label == stock)
        return true;

    stock.Replace(wxT("&"), wxEmptyString);
    if (label == stock)
        return true;

    return false;
}

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Prior to joining the Dow Jones Finance team in 2010, Mr. Rosenfeld lead financial operations at SmartMoney and served as the General Manager of SmartMoney.com, overseeing the commercial and technology activities of the site, as well as the business development arm of the joint venture between Dow Jones and Hearst.
Mr. Rosenfeld also held the role of Business Manager at Hearst Magazines' new products incubator, where he worked on the launches of new brands, including CosmoGirl and O, The Oprah Magazine. Prior to Hearst, Mr. Rosenfeld spent several years at Gruner + Jahr Publishing, as the business manager of Parents Magazine.
Mr. Rosenfeld began his career working for the United States government at the US embassy in Moscow. He graduated from Boston University and did post-graduate work at the Stockholm University in Sweden.


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Structure of the College
BA in Social Anthropology
Civics and Ethical Studies
BA in Political Science and International Relations (PSIR)
Bed in Civics & Ethical Education
BA in Civics and Ethical Education
Geog. and Environ.Studies
Bachelor of Education in Geography
BA in Geography and Environmental Studies
History and Heritage Managment
Bed in History and Heritage Management
BA in History and Heritage Management
MA in Social Anthropology
PhD in Social Anthropology
MA in Sociology
MA in Social Work
MA in History
MA in Heritage and Museum Studies
PhD in History
Geography and Environmental Studies
MSc in Geo-information Systems(GIS)
MSc in Population Studies
PhD in Geography and Environmental Management
MA in Environmental Management
Political Science & International Studies
MA in Peace and Conflcit Studies
MA in Civics and Ethical Studies
Master of Arts in Political Science
PhD in Political Science
MA in Gender and Development
Research Thematic Areas
Resource, System and Tech. Support
Modules and Chair Holders
Academic Staff Role
Academic Advisors(Mentors) Role
Course Assistants
PRCS Vice Dean
Social Science Registrar
Academic Vice Dean
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Academics ›
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK CURRICULUM
2. Rationale of the program
3. Objectives of the program
4. Professional and graduate profiles ----------------------------------------------------------------------7
5. Academic and program requirements--------------------------------------------------------------------9
6. Degree nomenclature and award requirements-------------------------------------------------------10
7. Modes of delivery, and assessment and evaluation methods---------------------------------------11
8. Quality maintenance and assurance mechanism-----------------------------------------------------12
9. Required Resources ………………………………………………………………………….12
10. Assignment of course codes---------------------------------------------------------------------------13
11. List of modules and courses required-----------------------------------------------------------------13
12. Course breakdown --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
13. Staff profile-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
14. Modules and course guidebooks----------------------------------------------------------------------18
15. Appendices…………………………………………………………………………………..86
Social Work Profession
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) and the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) jointly define social work as a profession aimed at assisting individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities to enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning and creating societal conditions favorable to reach their goals (IFSW & IASSW, 2004). The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help all people meet their basic human needs, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty. Social work profession promotes social change and problem-solving in human relationships, and it works toward the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance well-being (Adams, 2010).
According to the Global Standards for Education and Training of the Social Work Profession (IASSW & IFSW, 2004), the core purposes of social work education are as follows:
Facilitate the inclusion of marginalized, socially excluded, dispossessed, vulnerable and at risk groups of people.
Address and challenge barriers, inequalities and injustices that exist in society.
Form short- and long-term working relationships with and mobilize individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their well-being and their problem- solving capacities.
Assist and educate people to obtain services and resources in their communities.
Formulate and implement policies and programs that enhance people's well-being
Promote human rights and support collective social harmony and social stability in so far as such stability does not violate human rights.
Encourage people to engage in advocacy with regard to pertinent local, national, regional and/or international concerns.
Advocate for, and/or with people for changes in those policies and structural conditions that maintain people in marginalized, dispossessed and vulnerable positions, and those that infringe on the collective social harmony and stability of various ethnic groups.
Work towards the protection of people who are not in a position to do so by themselves, such as children and youth in need of care and persons experiencing mental illness or mental retardation, within the parameters of accepted and ethically sound legislation.
Engage in social and political action to impact social policy and economic development and to effect change by critiquing and eliminating inequalities.
Enhance stable, harmonious and mutually respectful societies that do not violent people's human rights.
Promote respect for traditions, cultures, ideologies, beliefs, and religions among different ethnic groups and societies in so far as these aspects do not conflict with the fundamental human right of people.
Plan, organize, administer, and manage programs and organizations dedicated to any of the purposes delineated above.
Social Work Education in Ethiopia
Within the general framework of the global mission and goals of social work, it is believed that social work profession is extremely important for Ethiopia, a country where various critical social problems exist. Despite the great need, social work is not a well developed profession in the country due to historical reasons. The first School of Social Work in Ethiopia was opened in Haile Selassie I University in 1959. From 1959-1966, the School offered a two-year diploma program. During that time, the School was accepted as a member of the International Association of School of Social Work (IASSW), and it grew rapidly. In 1966, the School launched a four-year degree program and began graduating 15-20 students with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree per year. During this period, the School was recognized as a center of excellence, leading the social work profession in Ethiopia and throughout Africa. Unfortunately, this prominent school was closed in 1974 when the military regime came to power, thinking that the profession was incompatible with the socialist system (I-TECH, 2010; Tasse, Eshete' & Butterfield, 2004).
After thirty years of absence, social work education reappeared in Ethiopia in 2004. This School of Social Work was reopened at Addis Ababa University (AAU), with the assistance of Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago (I-TECH, 2010). Many volunteer professors throughout the world contributed and are still contributing significantly to the development of the social work profession in Ethiopia. Now, the AAU School of Social Work is offering bachelor, masters, and doctoral degrees. In addition, University Gondar and Adama are offering bachelor (BSW) program in Social Work. Bahir Dar University (BDU) is the second institution to open a social work school at Master's level.
Bahir Dar University (BDU) is one of the first generation universities in Ethiopia and its vision is to become one of the ten premier research universities in Africa by 2025. It is located in Bahir Dar town, the capital city of the Amhara National Regional State. The town is located about 563 kilo meters away from Addis Ababa. It has a very unique and strategic geographical location situated at the two major water sources of Ethiopia, namely Lake Tana and Blue Nile (Abay) River, and close to many historical sites including Lake Tana monasteries.
Before inaugurated as a fully-fledged university in May, 2000, BDU had only two campuses: the former Bahir Dar Teachers College and Bahir Dar Polytechnic Institute. In 2000, these two campuses became the education and engineering faculties respectively and formed the new University. Bahir Dar University is growing fast and currently it has nine campuses. The University has four colleges, four institutes, three faculties, two academies and one school. With respect to programs, there are 65 undergraduate, 63 masters (64 including the newly coming MSW program in social work) and 5 PhD programs. BDU has more than 3144 staff of which 1382 are teaching staff. Regarding the academic rank of the teaching staff, there are 456 assistant lecturers, 796 lecturers, and 130 academic staff with assistant professor and above rank. The university is providing trainings for about 45, 000 students in regular, and continuing (extension, distance and summer) programs. Of this total student population 16,000-20,000 are regular students (BDU Information and Strategic Communication Office, 2005).
Ethiopia is a country with numerous pressing social problems including poverty, unemployment, gender inequality, harmful traditional practices, HIV/AIDS, homelessness, ethnic conflict, human trafficking and migration, and the maltreatment of children, youth, elderly and people with disabilities. These and other social problems place heavy demand on existing social protection services and social work professionals. Since the profession of social work is at its inception phase in the country, there are no enough professional social workers to adequately address the overwhelming needs in all service areas. To have a baseline information, BDU conducted a need assessment survey in May, 2013 to document the need for qualified social work professionals at both regional and federal levels; and governmental and non-governmental offices. The findings of the need assessment survey indicate that there is a grave need for qualified professional social workers in the country. The survey revealed that graduates of the program have positive prospect for employment in different organizations. Some officials indicated that they are ready to employ the graduates in their organizations or institutions. These recognized demands and prospects led BDU to open a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program in order to produce qualified graduates who are capable of providing professional social work services to the people of Ethiopia in accordance with the values and ethics of the profession.
Prioritizing on a Masters level study is believed to have a multiplier effect. Besides the opportunities of employment at different governmental and nongovernmental offices, graduates at master's level have the chance to be university academic staff and this facilitates the expansion of social work education in the country. In other words, graduates will be leaders in the profession and contribute to the effort of strengthening the institutional capacity of the School of Social Work at BDU and elsewhere in the country.
The general objective of the School of Social Work at BDU is to produce competent professional social workers as practitioners, scholars, and leaders of the profession who are equipped with the basic knowledge, skills and values/ethics of social work to contribute to Ethiopian efforts to the alleviation of poverty and other pressing social problems; to advance the social and economic development plans, and to fight any forms of discrimination and injustices.
Specifically, the MSW program in Social Work is intended to:
Produce high level and qualified human power in the profession of Social Work.
Produce qualified social workers who can provide professional social work services at different social settings and arenas.
Produce professionals who can articulate social problems and deal with them efficiently
Train professionals who can conduct research on various social issues and social problems like unemployment, gender inequality, harmful traditional practices, HIV/AIDS, homelessness, ethnic conflict, human trafficking and migration.
Prepare qualified personnel who can serve as coordinators and leaders of social and civil service programs, institutions/ organizations.
Produce professionals who can value research in guiding the development efforts of the society and in solving diverse social problems.
Train instructors in the area of social work who can teach in higher institutions
Contribute to the understanding and combating of social problems in Ethiopia in general and individuals, families, the youth, children, and communities etc in particular.
Produce professionals who can contribute in social policy development, analysis and advocate for the enforcements of social policies.
Produce social work professionals who can advocate on behalf of vulnerable and underprivileged groups.
4. PROFESSIONAL AND GRADUATE PROFILES
4.1. Professional Profile
The graduates of social work at Masters level will have the following professional profiles:
Undertake research that contributes to the understanding and resolution of diverse social problems at the national and international levels.
Identify themselves as a professional social worker and act accordingly
Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional judgments
Engage and encourage diversity in practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
Provide consultancy services to policy makers and planners on diverse social issues
Advance human rights and social and economic justice
Assess, design, intervene and evaluate diverse social service programs and engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic wellbeing and to deliver effective social work services
Design and coordinate diverse projects for the wellbeing of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
4.2. Graduate Profile
In line with the global mission of social work education, the BDU School of Social Work (SSW) is expected to produce MSW graduates who have:
The knowledge to:
Understand and explain the basics of human rights, dignity and social justice
Analyze the dynamic interactions of individuals, families, groups, communities, organizations/systems and society within the environment and to promote social well-being and development.
Analyze social diversity and different types of oppression, marginalization and/or social exclusion.
Recognize the details of action research, qualitative and quantitative research.
Understand and apply various social work theories and models of practice
Understand major contemporary areas of social work
Understand, analyze, and evaluate social policy.
Understand and apply basic theories and principles of leadership.
The Skills to:
Apply various social work theories to solve individual, family, group, community, organization/system and societal problems and to enhance their well being and development.
Identify diverse forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination and pursue social changes that advance social and economic justice.
Advocate for social change and social justice.
Apply basic social work methods and skills to support individuals, families, groups and communities to alleviate their own problems
Identify specific competency areas and apply them accordingly to pursue practice skills
Identify social problems and plan, conduct, analyze and apply research on to inform practice, policy and education/training.
Apply leadership skills to lead different social and community-based projects, and societal organizations/institutions.
Participate in formulation, implementation and evaluation of social policies.
Prepare social projects, implement and evaluate their effectiveness.
The Values and Ethics to:
Understand, respect, affirm and promote peoples from diverse backgrounds (i.e., age, class, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, family structure, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, and others).
Strive to ensure equal access to information, opportunities, services, resources for all people.
Respect people's ideas, decisions, and keep confidentiality of their information and insure their participation.
Promote the responsiveness of individuals, organizations, institutions, communities, and systems to people's needs.
Promote the empowerment of people
Promote empathy, congruence and unconditional positive acceptance towards service seekers
Promote human rights and human dignity
Promote social and economic justice
5. ACADEMIC AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Social work is a multidisciplinary profession. It is an application of many social, behavioral, health, and developmental disciplines. Therefore, applicants who have successfully completed their first degree from accredited universities by the Ministry of Education in any field and those who pass the School's entrance exam will be eligible to join the program.
Applicants are expected to meet the requirements set by the Graduate Program Office of the University.
1.Students will be eligible for graduation upon successful completion of all of the modules/courses and thesis work, i.e. 120 credit points (34 Credit Hours).
2.The minimum grade point average (GPA) required for courses is 3.0
3.Each student should submit and successfully defend her/his thesis within the specified time frame and score a minimum grade of "satisfactory".
4.Each student should successfully complete all field attachments that are part of the requirements for practice courses and independent field attachment courses that are compulsory to the profession and get the approval from the agency and university supervisor.
5.The format and submission of each completed thesis is based on the rules and regulations followed by the program or the College where the program is hosted.
Duration of the Study
This MSW program consists of 120 credit points(course work, practice and thesis work) that shall be taken over a full two academic years period for regular students and two and half years for extension students. Extending the duration beyond two or two and half years respectively requires the permission of the School's Graduate Council (SGC) and the graduate program of the faculty.
The medium of instruction for the program is English.
Types of Program
This curriculum is prepared for the regular program. A separate course breakdown is also prepared for extension program. Based on demand, breakdown for summer in-service and distance learning will be prepared in the future.
6. DEGREE NOMENCLATURE AND AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Students who successfully complete the program (120 credit points) that is course works, field attachment and thesis research will be awarded a degree. The degree nomenclature is stated in English and Amharic as follows:
In English: Masters Degree in Social Work
In Amharic: " የማስትሬትዲግሪበሶሻልወርክ"
7. MODE OF DELIVERY, AND ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION METHODS
Courses will be delivered mainly in a block teaching modality and the non-credit course shall be offered in a seminar format. Among the compulsory courses, two of them (Social Work Practice with Individuals, Children and Families; and Social Work Practice with Groups, Communities, and Organizations) will have field attachments as part of the requirements to complete the courses. The field attachment worth 50% for each course and the detail procedures and settings of attachment will be made clear. Moreover, the independent field work (Field Education I and II) requires students to practice providing professional social work services at institutions and organizations. The thesis work has six (6) credits and requires each student to conduct a field research project and to complete it in accordance with the standards of scientific research in the discipline.
In general the MSW program shall be carried out through
Presentation and seminars
Research and report writing
Assessment/ Evaluation of the Program
A comprehensive assessment mechanism will be employed to see how much students have mastered what they have learned. Evaluation must also consider students' active participation in the teaching/ learning process. In general, students' performance will be appraised through various techniques of continuous assessment such as term paper, presentations, project work, article review, fieldwork report, and tests and exams (both written and oral). Continuous assessment will be the general guiding policy of the program.
Grading system will be as per the university's legislation.
8. QUALITY MAINTANACE AND ASSURANCE MECHANISM
One of the quality assurance aspects of the program will be assigning qualified instructors to handle courses, advise thesis research project and examine students theses. Therefore, all the courseinstructors,advisorsandthesisexaminers(bothinternal andexternal)mustbeat leastPhDholdersorassistantprofessors.Incaseofseriousscarcityofqualified instructors,onlyPhD candidates who completed their course works and successfully defended theirdissertationproposalareconsideredtohandlethepostgraduatecoursesuponapprovalbytheSGC and the faculty graduate program.
The quality of the program will be maintained at the highest standard possible by periodically reviewing the curriculum and the teaching methodology, in reference to similar programs in other universities. Results from the program assessment/ evaluation activities will be used as important sources of information in gauging the quality.
In general, quality assurance measures will be made as per the university quality assurance policy. The following measures will be under taken at the program level.
Conducting employer feedback surveys
Collecting community feedback and reflection
Conducting periodic curriculum revision
Having regular meetings with stakeholders
Having regular meetings with students and measuring their satisfaction
Designing and implementing program level self-assessment
9. RESOURCES REQUIRED
Computer lab for students
Software for research courses
Reference materials and journals for courses
Furnished offices for staff (chairs, tables, printers, photocopiers, scanner, desktops, lap tops, fax, cable phone etc)
Vehicles for field education
Budget for field education (supervisors and coordinators)
10. ASSIGNMENT OF COURSE CODES
The course code has two alphabets and four digit numbers. The two alphabets code indicates the name of the program with both letters being capital; that is SW indicates abbreviation of the program of Social Work. The four digits indicate the year of the course offering (first number indicates the level of the course in terms of the year; accordingly, '5' refers to second degree and '1' for first year; '2' for second year courses. The middle numbers indicate module code number in the program (for instance, 01, 02, 03, and 04); the last numbers indicate the order of the course within the module.
11. LIST OF MODULES AND COURSES REQUIRED
Module No
Cr Hr
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Foundations in Social Work
Social Work Theories and Methods
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Contemporary Social Problems and Issues
Social Work Skills
Social Protection and Social Policy Analysis
Counseling Skills and Techniques for Social Workers
Project Development and Evaluation
Social Work Practice with Individuals, Children and Families
Social Work Practice with Groups, Communities and Organizations
Field Education I
Field Education II
Qualitative Research Methods in Social Work
Quantitative Research Methods in Social Work
12. Course Breakdown for Regular Program
First Year First Semester
No of Weeks
Block I
W1-6
Block II
W7-11
Contemporary Social Problems and Issues in Ethiopia
Seminar without credit hour
First Year Second Semester
W11-16
Mixed Methods Research
Seminar without credit hours
Second Year First Semester
W 5-12
Management and Leadership Skills for Social Workers
Second Year Second Semester
COURSE BREAKDOWN FOR EXTENSION PROGRAM
First Year Summer Semester
Second Year Summer Semester
Third Year First Semester
Agriculture and Environmnetal Sciences
Education and Behavioral Science
Faculty of Chemical and Food Engineering
Faculty of Civil and Water Resources Engineering
Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Faculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
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How To Get a Job in a Collections Agency
By Staff Contributor
A collections agency is a type of business that tracks payments of debts payable by a person or business. Most of these agencies are working as a middleman for creditors. They collect the debts for a certain percentage or fee of the total amount to be paid. Collection agencies are also referred to as debt buyers.
Here are some tips on how to land a job in a collections agency.
Ask your friends and relatives for referrals. Most collections agencies tend to depend on people that are referred to them by their trusted employees. Having connections can open a lot of opportunities for you.
Try to volunteer for non-government organizations. Being involved in this kind of activity can help you develop a sense of awareness. It allows you to blend with different types of people. This can further help you improve your people skills. It not only helps others, but it can also bring you more references.
During an interview, try to be relaxed. An interviewer usually asks questions like "tell me about yourself". What the interviewer wants to know is beyond what you indicate on your résumé. Try to make the interviewer understand your background. Place emphasis on your accomplishments. Tell them the reason why you want to work with the agency and what your future plans are. In this way, the company can get to know you better.
Try to do some research. If you really want to work in a collections agency, try to know more about the company. You can speak with the employees. Ask them how the company is to work for, how good the work environment is, and what you can do to land a job. Familiarize yourself with the company's history. You can even get a better lead on getting the job from the other candidates.
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Create a great impression. Try to demonstrate the need and capability to help. Instead of saying that you are looking for a job, try a different approach. You can say, "I am here to do the job you need."
Spend time in learning about the job. A collections agent is focused on people skills and the ability to persuade clients. Try to observe any similar types of job and learn from it.
Aside from all of these steps, it is also important to dress appropriately. It may not be everything, but it can make a good first impression.
Working in a collections agency can be a rewarding task. It can provide you a wide range of opportunities if you want to pursue a higher position. The work of a collections agent involves dedication, hard work and patience. Following all these tips can ensure you the job that you have always wanted.
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New Assault Studies Ready for Publication
ByVon Kliem, JD, LL.M
The Force Science Institute has completed three new studies on the speed and movements associated with armed assaults.
Dr. Bill Lewinski explained: "The goal of our research was to obtain highly accurate measurements to further explore the findings of our earlier studies. Where we once measured movement speeds in the hundredths of a second, we are now able to measure those speeds to the thousandths of a second using accelerometers, gyroscopes, and motion sensors. By synchronizing this data with high-speed video programs, we have a better understanding of the nature of pre-assault, assault, and post-assault dynamics.
Lewinski added: "These three studies not only validated our earlier research, but they also provided new data that may prove critical in use-of-force investigations and litigation."
Run and Shoot
Readers familiar with Force Science research know how quickly armed suspects can turn and shoot while running. When considered with Force Science reaction studies, this early research provided ground-breaking insights into the dynamics of deadly force encounters, shot placement, and wound analysis.
In one of their recent studies, Force Science researchers, in collaboration with a University in Utah, examined two shooting scenarios during which inexperienced shooters discharged a weapon while running. The subjects used in the study represented the age and fitness level of typical offenders. Of particular interest to the researchers was the speed of the assault and the time it would take for the shooter's back to be presented to the target after firing the shot.
"The shooting and turning times were fast. Whether they were shooting over their opposite arm or under, these inexperienced shooters were discharging their weapon faster than humans could reasonably be expected to see the threat and respond…much faster." Lewinski explains: "In our previous studies, we observed that it took research subjects about half a second to identify and process a threat and another 1.5 to 2 seconds or longer to unholster their gun and return fire. This can mean, by the time someone can return fire…assuming they can return fire at all…the original shooter may be running at a full sprint with their back square to the person they just shot at. These observations can prove critical in the investigation of civilian self-defense cases, law enforcement use-of-force, or military engagements."
Lewinski added: "We are looking forward to publishing the full details of these studies, but for now, we can share that we observed physical movements…like the raising of the opposite arm to facilitate underarm shootings…that consistently preceded the assailant's shot. If potential victims are able to perceive them, these movements may provide enough of a warning to allow them to maneuver away from the impending shot."
Time to Shoot
In the second study, researchers using the new high-tech wearable motion sensors replicated three shooting scenarios previously studied by Force Science. The first scenario involved "drivers" pulling a gun that had been concealed beside their right leg and then quickly pointing and shooting at a target on their left (simulating the driver's side window). The next scenario involved those same drivers pulling the concealed gun from beside their leg, then quickly pointing and shooting at a target on the right (simulating the passenger's side window). In the final scenario, subjects stood facing a target with their hand resting by their side. From there, the subject quickly drew a pistol from their waistband, pointed, and fired at the target.
"We knew the shooting times would be fast, but we were surprised by how consistent inexperienced shooters were able to perform these scenarios," Lewinski observed. "We noted that the average time of the passenger-side shooting was slower than the driver's side shooting. For police operations, this validated our previous recommendation that passenger-side approaches should continue to be tactical options for officers." Lewinski was quick to point out: "Regardless of which side the assailant shot at the target, the shootings were still taking place around half a second. We saw in our previous research that responding subjects took an average of nearly two seconds before reacting, drawing, and returning fire. We can't emphasize enough that targets of armed assaults are not going to outdraw people who initiate the attack. Whether they are civilian, military, or law enforcement, the priority should be on tactics that avoid or mitigate the attacker's ability or opportunity to carry out the assault."
Shoot and Run
In the third study conducted by the Force Science Institute, researchers examined three assailant-initiated shooting actions.
"We wanted to take advantage of technological advances to update the methodology and analysis from our previous turn and shoot study."
Lewinski continued: "We know suspects frequently turn and run after firing at victims. The speed of those turning movements affects where bullets from responsive fire can be expected to impact the suspect. In this study, we looked at how fast a person with a concealed gun already in their hand could point, fire, turn, and run."
"First we looked at a 90-degree turn, then a 180-degree turn, and finally, a strong-side turn. The strong-side turn began with the suspect facing away from the officer, gun in hand, concealed in front of them. The research subject initiated the assault by beginning to run and then rapidly turning a full 180 degrees…like a buttonhook in football. The subject then rapidly shot the target, turned back, and continued running."
"As expected, all three 'time-to-shoot' motions were much faster than a person could react to the shooting, draw, and fire their own gun. After discharging their weapon, the subjects were able to turn their backs toward the target in under 1 second, regardless of their starting position or shooting motion." Lewinski continued: "In less than 1/3 of a second, the back of the subject's head would be directed at their original target. What the advanced technology allowed us to observe was that each of the suspects actually over-rotated their head at least 30 degrees in every turn. This was a previously unobserved behavior that can have important implications for bullet strike analysis during use of force investigations."
Force Science is excited to share these important research findings and will notify readers when the final publications are available.
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Having investigated between 125 and 150 OIS incidents, these study results don't surprise me. It's too bad the media chooses to ignore established such factual information in favor of headlines proclaiming the 'victim' was "shot in the back".
Angel Guzman
Excellent study !
Thanks for never being satisfied with 'good enough' and continuing to research, reinforce and expand your findings. I truly hope every cop in the country becomes their own 'expert witness' by arming themselves with these scientific, observable and repeatable facts in case they are ever testifying in their own shooting incident. I have taken the Force Science 5 day course and I would recommend every cop do the same. If you're expecting an attorney to save you on the stand, you're doing it wrong.
Please continue to share this information with the media. Eventially, someone will listen, and hopefully begin reporting facts, and not just media hype. Unfortunately, in the interest inclusivity, the Seattle Times and other media are no longer able to use terms deemed problematic like, officer involved shooting, Inmate, prisoner, convict, felon, [or] offender, criminal justice system, and excited delirium.
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I think it should be noted, the offenders in most cases are attempting to avoid capture. Thus, when it is called into question why a suspect would continue running after shooting versus taking an offensive shooting stance, people must understand WHY suspects are shooting at LE and it would in-turn better explain why they sometimes end up getting shot in the back.
Edward Wezain
Back in the late 1980's Special Agents in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) were issued Colt 9mm submachine guns. As part of the qualification course we fired every 90 days we would do a turn and shoot where we faced 180 degrees away from the target, then turned and shot, keeping the muzzle pointed down while turning. It was amazing how fast this drill could be performed. I am not surprised at all at how quickly the bad guys can do this.


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Just remember, a cable TV provider can double up as an internet service provider, granting you top-tier internet access. Some internet service providers will include a myriad of features in their internet packages. One such example is Comcast XFINITY Internet. Comcast XFINITY allows users to take advantage of its Comcast XFINITY hotspot. Just what is the purpose for a Comcast XFINITY hotspot? Why you can use said hotspot, or public internet access, in any area where this hotspot is available, as long as you have your Comcast XFINITY credentials, so you won't have to consume your mobile device's data or turn your mobile device into a wireless internet hotspot.
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They also have a Canada-wide digital TV service for only $4.99 per month. No activation charge or anything. Its called Storm Digital TV. You can get it anywhere in Canada if you have high speed internet. Its the most advanced TV software I've ever seen so far!! It runs directly inside a web browser so no trouble with downloading and all the other trouble. I've been using it just for a week and i am in love! You can more info at storm.ashiqur.com.
A Nielsen report showed that during the fourth quarter of 2011, the number of people paying for television had dropped by 15 million people (a rate of 1.5 percent), and the number of cable subscribers dropped by 2.9 million.[11] A 2012 Deloitte report said 9% of television households dropped cable service during 2011 and an additional 11% planned to cancel their service.[12] Sanford Bernstein estimates 400,000 dropped pay video services during the second quarter of 2012, up from 340,000 in 2011. One reason for the drop was college students' returning home for the summer, while the companies made up for the loss in other quarters. However, the number of new homes paying for television service is less than the total number of new homes.[5] Another possible reason is services, such as time shifting and live recording capabilities, that were once exclusive to pay television services, are now being offered to cord cutters.[13] Although the number of subscribers usually increases in the third quarter, in 2012 only 30,000 people added pay television service, according to a study by the International Strategy & Investment Group. Cable lost 340,000 subscribers (with Time Warner Cable accounting for 140,000 of that number) and satellite gained only 50,000; telephone companies added 320 subscribers.[14] Throughout 2012, pay television added only 46,000 new subscribers, out of 974,000 new households overall, according to SNL Kagan. 84.7 percent of households subscribed, compared to 87.3 percent in early 2010.[15]
What you get: DirecTV Now should appeal to anyone who wants DirecTV service but not the satellite dish. The company recently hiked prices by $5 on its various plans. The company's Live a Little plan, which provides 60 channels, now costs $40 per month, and the Just Right package has gone to $55 per month. Go Big jumped to $65 per month, and the top 125-channel plan, Gotta Have It, costs $75 instead of the previous $70. The good news is that the NFL Network has been added to all DirecTV Now's packages starting with Just Right and above, at no additional cost. Also, you can add HBO for just $5 per month. The company will be launching a next-generation version of the service this spring that bumps up the number of simultaneous users from two to three.
In fact, with internet television offering the same features as traditional cable at cheaper monthly subscription, you can cut the physical cord and get away from two-year contracts with expensive equipment rental fees. You do need internet access, of course, to take advantage of a variety of streaming services. Some people choose to pay for that access while others prefer to take advantage of free internet.
Amazon has invested heavily in creating original TV shows, and often asks viewers to vote on the pilots they'd like Amazon to develop into full seasons (supposedly they're doing away with "pilot season" in the future). Great shows include The Tick, Sneaky Pete, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Catastrophe, Bosch, Mozart in the Jungle, and The Man in the High Castle.
For decades, consumers who wanted just a few channels had to pay for all of them. Comcast or DirecTV couldn't offer, say, MTV without also including Viacom's less popular channels such as TV Land. While consumers wanted to pay for single networks on an a la carte basis, the industry fought attempts to break the bundle into smaller, less expensive pieces.
As mentioned earlier, you can bundle broadband internet services with TV. A cable TV provider also typically serves as a cable internet provider. You can often choose from a wide selection of cable internet packages, depending on the cable TV and cable internet provider. Depending on your area, you may be able to adopt a high speed internet connection. However, if you're lucky and happen to live in a more urban or suburban area, you may have access to a fiber optic high speed internet connection.
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YouTube is known for hosting thousands of viral videos. But it's also a great place to learn. In the span of a few minutes, you can discover everything from how to fold a fitted sheet to how to make delicious dishes that won't bust the budget. You can even watch many classic shows and movies there too! Are indie films and documentaries more your thing? Check out Vimeo.
To receive cable television at a given location, cable distribution lines must be available on the local utility poles or underground utility lines. Coaxial cable brings the signal to the customer's building through a service drop, an overhead or underground cable. If the subscriber's building does not have a cable service drop, the cable company will install one. The standard cable used in the U.S. is RG-6, which has a 75 ohm impedance, and connects with a type F connector. The cable company's portion of the wiring usually ends at a distribution box on the building exterior, and built-in cable wiring in the walls usually distributes the signal to jacks in different rooms to which televisions are connected. Multiple cables to different rooms are split off the incoming cable with a small device called a splitter. There are two standards for cable television; older analog cable, and newer digital cable which can carry data signals used by digital television receivers such as HDTV equipment. All cable companies in the United States have switched to or are in the course of switching to digital cable television since it was first introduced in the late 1990s.
So what have we gotten in the end, is the same, no ala carte and possibly no way to even dvr on our own to have some control there. And now not only similar cost for the packages we need to have adequate internet service when we may not normally need that at all. Some only use their limited cell service and they will not be able to get by with that at all, they now have to have some kind of decent speed and data plan. $$ anyone?
Netflix – Netflix has loads of content at a low price. Most TV shows wind up on streaming after a season airs. There are also movies and a whole host of children's programming available. The pricing is reasonable at $8.99 a month for unlimited HD streaming to two TVs simultaneously. If you are comfortable waiting a few months for a TV series, Netflix may be all you need.
Most cable companies require a set-top box to view their cable channels, even on newer televisions with digital cable QAM tuners, because most digital cable channels are now encrypted, or "scrambled", to reduce cable service theft. A cable from the jack in the wall is attached to the input of the box, and an output cable from the box is attached to the television, usually the RF-IN or composite input on older TVs. Since the set-top box only decodes the single channel that is being watched, each television in the house requires a separate box. Some unencrypted channels, usually traditional over-the-air broadcast networks, can be displayed without a receiver box.[1] The cable company will provide set top boxes based on the level of service a customer purchases, from basic set top boxes with a standard definition picture connected through the standard coaxial connection on the TV, to high-definition wireless DVR receivers connected via HDMI or component. Older analog television sets are "cable ready" and can receive the old analog cable without a set-top box. To receive digital cable channels on an analog television set, even unencrypted ones, requires a different type of box, a digital television adapter supplied by the cable company. A new distribution method that takes advantage of the low cost high quality DVB distribution to residential areas, uses TV gateways to convert the DVB-C, DVB-C2 stream to IP for distribution of TV over IP network in the home.
You can also find many television shows on Youtube.com. The video sharing site is not actually intended for television shows, but many people take the time to record and upload their favorite television series. You will have to watch more than one video to get a complete episode, but they're typically labeled with the name of the show, the episode number, and then "video 1" or "video 2", so you can piece together the various videos you need to watch to see the whole show. While a little inconvenient, if the goal is to save money, even Youtube.com is a good option for cutting your $60 or $130 cable bill!
You could use a number of approaches when faced with the challenge of "How to find cable TV providers near me?" You could spend hours surfing the internet, going through the process of entering your information into each provider's website to see if they service your area. It would be much more effective, however, if you could narrow the search down to the best cable providers in your area before diving into the shopping phase.
Can you please help me. I live in Mexico. I have a Shaw box and get cable from Canada. They are changing so I need to change. I have no idea what to do. Some people here have roku, others netflix. I have a JVC and Samsung purchased in Mexico. I like to watch the British dramas Shaw offers on my 5 PBS channels. I also watch HGTV and vet shows. I have read a lot but am confused. What do I do?
You might think that local news and cable news would be easy to find via your set-top box, but even if you get a live TV subscription, it may be missing your local channels, and it may not have your preferred cable pundits. (Fox News, for example, isn't available on every service.) Hulu With Live TV will get you a lot of what you need with minimal hassle, but do check out your local line-up on the Hulu website first.
This evolved into today's many cable-only broadcasts of diverse programming, including cable-only produced television movies and miniseries. Cable specialty channels, starting with channels oriented to show movies and large sporting or performance events, diversified further, and "narrowcasting" became common. By the late 1980s, cable-only signals outnumbered broadcast signals on cable systems, some of which by this time had expanded beyond 35 channels. By the mid-1980s in Canada, cable operators were allowed by the regulators to enter into distribution contracts with cable networks on their own.
The issue of complication can be more easily addressed, however. With each separate streaming option requiring individual logins, passwords, and payment options, it feels like just a matter of time before some internet service provider starts offering bundled streaming subscriptions that require one payment and one login, a la the traditional bundled cable subscription model. (Comcast's Xfinity X1 still requires multiple logins for each individual service.)
Dish TV: Dish Network offers a range of packages made up of the most popular channels. Prices range from $40 for more than 67 channels to $75 per month for the full suite of 290+ channels. One of the best things about Dish Network and its TV packages are their innovative custom option called Flex Pack. This plan allows you to choose from different sets of channels, rather than paying a fixed amount for a predetermined lineup. Check out Dish TV's channel guide here.
I agree with you that "net tv is simply not ready". We're still in relatively new stages of how these all shake out. NOTHING out there now can match the simplicity we're accustomed to with dedicated cable boxes and one interface for all our TV watching. We all have our gripes about the various interfaces offered by Comcast, FIOS, Charter, who have you, but in the end for the "average user" even with their downsides they are "better" than the myriad of interfaces you have to deal with combining the likes of Amazon Video with Netflix with (Hulu/YouTube/DirecTV/etc), alongside the convenience of a single remote with consistent buttons. I do think a LOT of people WANT to switch to streaming-only TV, they try it out before they "cut the cord" and don't like the inconsistency, or they try it after "cutting the cord" and end up going back. Like for me, I already cut the cord and went with PS Vue, but like I said it's missing half the live TV I want to watch, so now on my FireTV boxes or my PS4's I have to use some other app (with totally different controls, user interface, etc.) to get those other channels, then I hop over to Amazon Video or Netflix to watch a movie and that's all different too. Then if my kid wants to watch something, he's got to hop between 3 or 4 or 5 different "apps" to find something of interest.
Where Mediacom really suffers is its customer service. It consistently ranks at the bottom, a worrisome practice in an industry with an already poor reputation. Consumer Reports readers gave it 58 out of 100, ACSI gave it 56 out of 100. If you choose Mediacom as your cable provider, keep a keen eye on your billing statements and confirm any deals your promised.
NFL RedZone, produced by NFL Network, whips around every NFL game on Sunday afternoons delivering the touchdowns and most exciting moments as they happen. When a team goes inside the 20-yard line, NFL RedZone takes fans there. The channel keeps fans up-to-date in real time, switching from game to game with live look-ins, highlights and a chance to see the key plays. NFL RedZone also delivers up-to-the-minute fantasy stats, extended highlights, and much more.
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DIRECTV: This satellite provider was purchased by AT&T in 2015. Their package prices tend to be higher than Dish Network, but you do have a choice of six different packages as opposed to Dish's four. Football fans will find this choice a no-brainer as DIRECTV is the only one of the two companies which offer NFL Sunday Ticket. Check out the full DIRECTV channel lineup here.
If you had to pick a character, who would you rather be? The corrupt senator played so skillfully by G.D. Spradlin? Or are you the Godfather? Spradlin's character sure reminds me of my old cable company. I think we'd all like to believe we're Al Pacino's character. Confident. Taking no bullshit whatsoever. Do you really act that way when you're on the phone with your customer service rep from Comcast? Nah, I don't think so. I'm sticking with some tough love here. You really don't.
DIRECTV NOW was DIRECTV's way of keeping its satellite TV service available for users who don't want a dish installed or multi-year contracts. You can use the Just Right package and add HBO (Game of Thrones and Westworld for only $5 more per month instead of $15? Yeah, we're in). Consider also that you can get your favorite networks like HGTV, Sundance TV, and the Travel Channel. Plus, you can also record up to 20 hours of TV to hold onto for 30 days with the included cloud DVR.
Hulu and CBS All Access are the best places to start here, with Netflix as a potential add-on. You also may want to invest in an antenna to see if you can pick up a local channel that carries MeTV or a similar retro television service. Also, since the Philo live TV service has Nickelodeon and TV Land (and is super-cheap, starting at a bare-bones package for $16 a month), it might be worth subscribing to that as well.
"How do I find cable near me?" shouldn't be the only question you're asking. You should also ask yourself if you can pass the credit check. Yes, most major cable providers ask you for a credit check. As US News & World Report warns, this could be a hard inquiry (the kind that can impact your credit). They must ask your permission first but be forewarned, if you don't consent you could end up paying a deposit.
Last year, AT&T launched their own stand-alone streaming service DirecTV Now. This streaming service doesn't require a cable subscription. The basic plan includes over 60 channels for $35/month. The Just Right plan has over 80 channels for $50/month. The Go Big plan has over 100 channels for $60/month, and the Gotta Have It plan has over 120 channels for $70/month. A bit expensive, but why not give it a go if you can afford it? Directv is available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS, Android, Chrome, and Safari with up to two simultaneous streams.
DISH also has the best DVR available. The Hopper 3 Smart DVR lets you record up to 16 shows at once, and you can record 2 ½ times more HD content (500 hours) than the Genie from DIRECTV (200 hours). However, keep in mind that the advertised package price doesn't include the DVR price. You'll have to pay an extra $10 per month for the Hopper and an additional $5–$10 per month for each added receiver.
Sling TV is the streaming service that also offers live TV over the internet. It's essentially cable TV without the contract or the massive bill. Currently, if you sign up for Sling TV you get a Free Roku. They also offer a free 7-day trial membership to try out their service. The service works on every major OTT streaming device and recently began offering a cloud DVR. Sling TV also streams NBC live online along with Fox and ABC in select markets.
Customers in areas with lots of ISP options don't get very far by searching 'cable providers in my area'. Choosing between internet service providers can be overwhelming because there are a lot of cable companies with several service options that include not just internet delivery but also bundled TV packages and sometimes even telephone service. That's because cable providers leverage the existing underground cable television infrastructure to deliver digital data into your home via a specialty modem, which means they can offer a number of different services at once. So how to choose?


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Estate of Feinberg; control from the grave trust; deceased controlling using trust document. A testamentary disposition that does not discourage marriage or encourage divorce is not void as against public policy.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick job may be in jeopardy.
The Eagles open training camp with a depth chart of Michael Vick as the starter, Nick Foles as the second string quarterback, and the rookie from USC Matt Barkley in the third string role. However, the backups don't see their role this season in the shadow of Michael Vick.
Matt Barkley comes into Philly with high expectations. He like Foles, feels that he has a chance to surface as the starter once the preseason schedule is complete.
No matter who wins the job they will have to impress the eyes of a highly critical attention to detail head coach. Chip Kelly won't start the season with a quarterback that can't live up to the attention to detail that he requires his quarterback to have. Vick has a few weeks to prove that he is the guy.
I have been away from my blogging duties and I am extremely sorry to my loyal followers. Last year I took a head coach job at the age of 24. Needless to say, I was busy studying, making mistakes, and trying to rebuild the program.
Since my staff and I have found stable ground I look forward to blogging again. This first post is a collection of videos I've been studying this spring to improve my team.
Wide receiver Randy Moss is looking to make a return to the National Football League after quitting of three teams last season. Moss, 35, said on Ustream that he would like to return to play football this upcoming season.
Moss's agent Joel Segal said that three teams has already called about his client in the past day. However he didn't specify which teams. These statements were made on PFT Live.
After being courted by Tampa Bay Bucccaneers new head coach Greg Schiano, University of Virginia offensive coordinator Bill Lazor will remain at UVA.


The string of attacks started in the evening of January the 24th. The next 24 hours saw the pirates targeting a series of ships transiting through the area south of the Brass oil terminal in Nigeria.
The first attack occurred at 19:33 GMT, some 35.9 nautical miles south of the Brass oil terminal.
The Liberia-flagged product tanker, Levanto, was en route from Lagos to Calabar when it was fired upon by pirates.
The vessel deviated from its course, and managed to increase speed, thus avoiding the pirates.
A few hours later, at about 01:15 GMT, another vessel was attacked in the same region, approximately 35 nautical miles south of the Brass oil terminal.
The Liberia-flagged bulk carrier, Allegra, was transiting from Lagos to Onne when it was attacked by pirates.
The vessel was approached by a single skiff with at least 5 armed POB who proceeded to fire at the bridge.
The Nigerian armed security team aboard the vessel returned fire, forcing the pirates to retreat.
However, the vessel sustained some damage during the pirate attack.
The third incident occurred on Friday afternoon, at approximately 15:35 GMT, some 80 nautical miles south of the Brass oil terminal.
The Liberia-flagged Suezmax class crude oil tanker, Samurai, was underway from Brisbane to Agbami at the time of the attack.
2 skiffs approached the merchant vessel, each with 7-8 POB, who proceeded to try and board the ship.
The vessel increased its speed, and the two pirate skiffs turned away.


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Australia in the 1930s - The Depression
During the Depression almost every man was out of work. It didn't matter how educated they were, it made no difference whatsoever. They were put on what was known then as 'relief work'; digging up the streets with a pick and shovel - road works. They did not always pay them money either. You had to line up every week for your ration of food for your whole family. Occasionally they even supplied you with 'dole boots' and other things that were necessary for your survival with the exception of accommodation; that was your problem, not like today. As you can imagine it was very degrading for your pride and self esteem to live like this.
A lot of men went on the 'wallaby tramps', a swag over their back containing two blankets, a cup and a billy, walking almost everywhere, sleeping under bridges and culverts. Some were called the 'sundowners', calling into homesteads in the late evening when the sun went down, asking the lady of the house for any scraps she could spare and then off again to settle down, light a fire and boil their billy. A lot of them travelled in groups; when they wanted to travel long distance they would sometimes 'jump a rattler' (steel a ride on a freight train).
When people cooked sausages and meat a popular additive was dripping; after cooking the residue was not discarded but kept in a small container and placed in the ice-chest and later was spread very liberally onto a piece of bread with a knife and sprinkled with salt and pepper. Believe it or not this made a very delicious snack (bread and dripping), consumed and enjoyed by almost everybody during the depression.
There were other things made because they were cheap and people could only eat what they could afford. Jam tarts – you would mix corn flower and water to make the pastry then form it into a tart with the edges turned up into which you would place a liberal amount of apricot jam or similar. Another thing you would be more or less forced to eat or go without was bread with either golden syrup or treacle spread on (a by-product of molasses), which as you might imagine did wonders for your teeth. There were many toothy gums with teeth either missing or rotten in the adult fraternity, because people could not afford to buy false ones.
A very popular dessert was bread and butter custard which was enjoyed by almost everybody. For breakfast, mum used to give me an Arrowroot biscuit on a small plate with hot milk poured on with a little sugar added. Also mum would make up a starch with warm milk and sugar. Of course we did have cornflakes very occasionally.
The winters in those days were bitterly cold, you could look out across the back paddock in the morning and it was like a big white sheet covered with a heavy frost. The water tin in the hen house would have ¼ inch of ice on the top. Every night, sometimes by candlelight and sometimes by kerosene lamp we would all sit around in a semi-circle; mum, me, Beryl and Lucy with our feet in the gas oven. It was the only lighting and heating mum could afford. Later mum had a gas light fitted; electricity came much later.
I have always had a ravenous appetite and sometimes I might say to mum when I had finished eating the meal I had been given, "mum I'm still hungry have you got anymore"? Mum would say "here son, have mine". I would grab it and wolf it down without so much as a second thought. If ever an angel came to earth in human form it was my mother.
Mum had three sisters; Bessie, Mary and Florrie and two brothers; Herb and Jack. From what I know Jack died at a very early age. Uncle Herb owned a small gold mine at Nerriga not far from Moss Vale or Braidwood. He managed to eek out a meagre existence but never 'struck it rich' and died a poor man. Mum originated from Bulli and had relations at Cessnock. Her mother died at a very early age from cancer and is still buried to this day in a cemetery not far from Bulli. Kathy Ryan knows the exact location.
Mum's second cousin was Les Darcy, a very famous Australian boxer who is of course not known today by most of our younger generation, but will always remind in the history books as a future world champion who was unfortunately denied that privilege by the Americans, who as rumour had it, poisoned him. In her late teens, mum came to Sydney and seemed to prefer working as a housemaid for rich people in and around the very exclusive area of 'Roslyn Gardens'.
South Korea & China
I hadn't written up our trip to South Korea (in March 2016) but Google Pictures gratuitously put an album together from my Cloud library so I was motivated to add a few words and put it up on my Website. Normally I would use selected images to illustrate observations about a place visited. This is the other way about, with a lot of images that I may not have otherwise chosen. It requires you to go to the link below if you want to see pictures. You may find some of the images interesting and want to by-pass others quickly. Your choice. In addition to the album, Google generated a short movie in an 8mm style - complete with dust flecks. You can see this by clicking the last frame, at the bottom of the album.
A few days in Seoul were followed by travels around the country, helpfully illustrated in the album by Google generated maps: a picture is worth a thousand words; ending back in Seoul before spending a few days in China on the way home to OZ.
A Twisted Pigs Tale
This is a little exercise in creative writing. The brief was to reimagine the Three Pigs from a different perspective. The original is a parable about the virtues of forward thinking, providence and hard work, so that only the most abstemious pig survives the metaphorical wolf. I thought it was a bit tough on the middle pig who is just trying to find a balance between work and play. So here is my version:
We recently returned from a brief holiday in Darwin (follow this link). Interesting questions raised at the Darwin Museum and by the Warradjan Cultural Centre at Kakadu are where the Aboriginal people came from; how they got to Australia; and when.
Recent anthropology and archaeology seem to present contradictions and it seems to me that all these questions are controversial.


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