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Blue Origin's New Shepard reusable, suborbital rocket. (Credits: Blue Origin)
by Douglas Messier
Last year was a busy one for suborbital flights as Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin and Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic conducted a combined four flights of their crewed suborbital vehicles. Despite hopes to the contrary, neither company flew paying tourists on their spaceships.
There were also 26 sounding rocket launches that carried scientific experiments and technology payloads above the atmosphere. The year saw:
Japanese startup Interstellar Technologies conduct a successful launch of its Momo commercial sounding rocket;
Texas-based Exos Aerospace continue to struggle with its reusable SARGE booster; and,
the first suborbital launch ever achieved by college students.
Starliner Arrives Back in Florida
The Orbital Flight Test Starliner being processed by technicians after return from White Sands Missile Range. (Credit: Boeing)
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. (Boeing PR) — On Wednesday, January 8, the Starliner that flew the uncrewed Orbital Flight Test returned safely to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. After launching from Cape Canaveral on December 20, 2019, and landing at the White Sands Missile Range on December 22, the Starliner was recovered and prepared for shipment across the country, and then left the desert on January 3.
In general, the plan for post-flight processing of this spacecraft is as follows:
Starliner Orbital Flight Test Cabin Camera Views
Video Caption: Take a look inside the Starliner on its Orbital Flight Test. Four interior cameras captured the mission, and this video covers nearly every dynamic event during the flight, including launch, separation events, on-orbit maneuvering, re-entry and landing.
NASA, Boeing Forming Investigation Team on Starliner Snafu
Starliner OFT-1 capsule after landing at White Sands Missile Range. (Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls)
by Jim Bridenstine
NASA Administrator
NASA and Boeing are in the process of establishing a joint, independent investigation team to examine the primary issues associated with the company's uncrewed Orbital Flight Test.
NASA Looks Forward to Busy 2020
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WASHINGTON (NASA PR) — In 2020, NASA will be taking long strides toward returning astronauts to the Moon, continuing the exploration of Mars and developing new technology to make supersonic aircraft fly more quietly.
Boeing: Starliner in Good Shape Following Orbital Flight Test
December 30, 2019 News 0
WHITE SANDS, NM (Boeing PR) — Engineers and technicians are conducting closer studies of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft as they recover data from onboard systems and begin preparing the vehicle for its return to Florida, where it will be readied for a future crewed mission to the International Space Station.
Boeing Starliner Lands Successfully in New Mexico Desert
The Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft lands in White Sands, New Mexico, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. (Credit: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)
WHITE SANDS, NM (NASA PR) — Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft completed the first land touchdown of a human-rated capsule in U.S. history Sunday at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico, wrapping up the company's uncrewed Orbital Flight Test as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program.
Boeing Update on Starliner Flight Anomaly
The Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is guided into position above a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 at Florida's Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Nov. 21, 2019. Starliner will be secured atop the rocket for Boeing's Orbital Flight Test to the International Space Station for NASA's Commercial Crew Program. The spacecraft rolled out from Boeing's Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center earlier in the day.
Boeing Mission Update
The CST-100 Starliner is in a safe, stable orbit after an anomaly this morning following launch and spacecraft separation from the Atlas V.
The anomaly appears to have been the result of a mission elapsed timer (MET) using an unexpected timeline, which delayed orbital insertion thruster firings, putting Starliner in an unplanned orbit. Further root cause analysis is needed.
The Boeing flight control team quickly took action to place Starliner into an orbit that supports a safe landing at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
The combined Boeing and NASA team now plan to work together to define test flight objectives for the remainder of the mission, while preparing for the Starliner landing.
At this time, we do not expect the Starliner to dock at the International Space Station on this flight.
We are proud of the team for their professionalism and quick action to protect the vehicle and enable a safe return. We look forward to reviewing and learning from the data that has been generated from this mission so far.
ULA Successfully Launches Boeing Starliner on the Orbital Flight Test
Atlas V lifts off with Starliner on Orbit Flight Test 1. (Credit: NASA webcast)
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., (Dec. 20, 2019) – A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying Boeing's Starliner capsule on the Orbital Flight Test lifted off on Dec. 20 at 6:36:43 a.m. EST, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. This marks the 81st launch of an Atlas V rocket and ULA's 136th successful launch.
Boeing Flight Test for Commercial Crew Program Will Pave the Way for Future Science
HOUSTON (NASA PR) — Boeing's uncrewed Orbital Flight Test (OFT) is the second uncrewed test flight of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, a partnership with the aerospace industry to launch astronauts on U.S. rockets and spacecraft from U.S. soil for the first time since 2011.
Starliner Launch on Schedule for Friday Morning
CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. (ULA PR) — Everything is progressing toward the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V launch carrying the Orbital Flight Test (OFT), Boeing's CST-100 Starliner capsule.
The mission is set to lift off on Friday, Dec. 20, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The instantaneous launch is planned for 6:36 a.m. EST.
Live broadcast coverage of launch will begin at 5:30 a.m. EST on Dec. 20 and will broadcast live on NASA TV. Live launch updates and the webcast will be available at www.ulalaunch.com and www.boeing.com/starliner
Atlas V rocket will deliver the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft to a 98 nautical mile suborbital trajectory to the International Space Station. After Starliner separation from Atlas V, Starliner engines will burn taking it the rest of the way to orbit and on to the International Space Station.
The Starliner OFT will be the 81st launch of the Atlas V and will mark ULA's 136th mission.
Launch Forecast Summary
Today's forecast shows a 70 percent chance of favorable weather conditions for launch.
Overall probability of violating weather constraints: 30%
Primary concerns: Cumulus cloud rule, ground winds
Overall probability of violating weather constraints for 24-hour delay: 40%
Primary concern: Cumulus cloud rule, thick cloud layer rule
To keep up to speed with updates, dial the ULA launch hotline at 1-877-852-4321 or join the conversation at www.facebook.com/ulalaunch, twitter.com/ulalaunch and instagram.com/ulalaunch; hashtags #AtlasV #Starliner
NASA to Provide Coverage of Boeing Orbital Flight Test for Commercial Crew
WASHINGTON (NASA PR) — The launch of Boeing's Orbital Flight Test (OFT) to the International Space Station, as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, is targeted for 6:36 a.m. EST Friday, Dec. 20. The uncrewed flight test will be the Boeing CST-100 Starliner's maiden mission to the space station.
Live coverage will begin on NASA Television and the agency's website Tuesday, Dec. 17, with prelaunch events.
Aerojet Rocketdyne Gears up for Boeing Starliner's First Flight
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (Aerojet Rocketdyne PR) — From start to finish, Aerojet Rocketdyne will play a major role in Boeing's first demonstration mission of the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft for NASA, ushering in a new era of human spaceflight. The Starliner Orbital Flight Test (OFT) demonstration is slated to launch Dec. 20, 2019 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Starliner Cleared for Dec. 20 Flight to Space Station
NASA and Boeing officials said on Thursday that Boeing's Starliner crew spacecraft has been cleared for a Dec. 20 launch to the International Space Station (ISS).
The announcement came after Boeing and the space agency completed a flight readiness review for the eight-day orbital test of the vehicle. Starliner will not have a crew aboard for the flight.
Rocket Lab, OSIRIS-REx and Starliner Announcements Set for Thursday
Launch complexes on Wallops Island, Virginia
There are three major events that you can tune in for on Thursday.
Rocket Lab Wallops Launch Complex
11 a.m. EST
www.rocketlabusa.com
CEO Peter Beck will host a webcast from Wallops Island, Va., to open the company's new launch complex and announce the first flight of the Electron booster from U.S. soil.
This artist's concept shows the Origins Spectral Interpretation Resource Identification Security – Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) spacecraft contacting the asteroid Bennu with the Touch-And-Go Sample Arm Mechanism or TAGSAM. (Credits: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center)
NASA OSIRIS-REx Sampling Site
1 p.m. EST
http://nasa.gov/live
NASA will announced the site where OSIRIS-REx will collect a soil sample from asteroid Bennu.
The Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft rolls out from the company's Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. (Credits: Boeing)
NASA Boeing CST-100 Starliner Mission Preview
2 p.m. EST (approximate)
https://www.nasa.gov/live
NASA and Boeing officials will hold a news teleconference for the upcoming CST-100 Starliner orbital test flight to the International Space Station on Dec. 20.
The teleconference will begin no earlier than 2 p.m. EST, or approximately one hour after the flight readiness review ends. The start time will be adjusted as necessary.


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Obsidian Working on a RPG for Take-Two's New Indie Label Private Division
Post by KostaAndreadis @ 01:17pm 18/12/17 | 0 Comments
Alongside games from the creators of Assassin's Creed, Fallout, and Halo. Not a bad pedigree but Take-Two, with the new Private Division label also being home to Kerbal Space Program. But anyway, the announcement also means that yes, Obsidian Entertainment are working on yet another RPG - but one that we probably wont see for a while.
As there are currently no planned titles from the Private Division label slated for release in 2018 outside of an update to Kerbal Space Program.
Private Division will publish several upcoming titles* based on new IP from renowned industry creative talent, including the previously announced Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey from Panache Digital Games, a studio led by the creator of the Assassin's Creed franchise Patrice Désilets; an unannounced RPG currently codenamed Project Wight from The Outsiders, a studio founded by ex-DICE developers David Goldfarb and Ben Cousins; an unannounced RPG from Obsidian Entertainment led by Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky, co-creators of Fallout; and an unannounced sci-fi first-person shooter from V1 Interactive, a studio founded by Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto. Additionally, Private Division is the publisher for Kerbal Space Program, which Take-Two acquired in May, 2017.
Oh, and because it's late 2017 - when the above news broke many people naturally began asking Obsidian if the upcoming mystery RPG will feature micro-transactions or loot boxes. Because the connection goes, NBA 2K is a Take-Two jam, that has micro-transactions, so this will too?
Cue, the response from Obsidian.
We're extremely excited about our upcoming RPG, and we know you are too. We wish we could tell you all about it right now… but we're going to hold off until the time is right. What we did want to talk about was a question a lot of you have been raising: "Will this upcoming game feature any lootboxes or other microtransactions?"
The answer is simply: "no." No microtransactions, of any kind, in our game.
We also wanted to say a word about our partnership with Private Division, our publisher on this title. Far from "pushing" us to put anything -- microtransactions or otherwise -- into our game, Private Division has been incredibly supportive of our vision, our creative freedom, and the process by which we work to make RPGs. They have been fantastic partners, and we are extremely excited to work with them through release, to put what we know is going to be an amazing game into as many hands as possible.
As always, thank you so much for your support. We know we couldn't do what we do without our fans, and we want you to know that we put you guys first in every decision we make.
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Book Review: Drew & Dylan Struzan's "Oeuvre"
Sean Canfield	 October 25, 2011 1 Comment
Scarcely is an artist's work as instantly recognizable as that of Drew Struzan. His painting style is the modern equivalent to Michaelangelo on the pop culture landscape. HIs biggest break outs were the stylish posters for Star Wars, and then later, Indiana Jones for George Lucas, who provides the forward here, commenting on the work of his favorite artist. I'm inclined to agree with his comments, that in 1,000 years, people will look at Drew's work and whether they know much of the explanation or not, will be captivated and mystified by his paintings.
Released earlier this month from Titan Books, Oeuvre is a compendium of the best of Drew's works, from his theatrical posters, to extra paintings he's done of some of his most famous concepts, famous album artwork, down to his personal artwork that he paints for himself, even plates he painted of famous celebrities. Having made his name as the premiere post artist of the past century, Struzan is to the point in his career where he doesn't need to take any job, he does simply when it's right.
Far different from the 1980's, where Drew did the posters for such movies as E.T., Blade Runner, the bulk of the Police Academy series, Johnny Dangerously, The Goonies, Big Trouble in Little China, Adventures in Babysitting, The Back to the Future Trilogy, Hook, Harlem Nights, The Muppets, Masters of the Universe, and into the 90's with posters for The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile, in addition to posters for children's fare like both of The Flintstones live action movies, as well as Duck Tales: The Movie and all the Star Wars prequels. In recent years, he has done posters for Hellboy, The Mist, and Zathura.
The full list is on display here, in fact, the text pages take up very little space in the nice, wide, glossy hardbound cover. Most of the texts concerns Drew explaining his art, how he got into the field, how he met George Lucas, and what he tries to do with every assignment he was given. Having done such a wide array of films, from major Hollywood blockbusters to minor independent B-films, Struzan's work covers the vast array beautifully.
Not every piece of work is in this book, but a very good amount appear right here in these wonderfully reproduced pages. Each one could be framed on its own, speaking to the work of Struzan as an artist. Wonderfully unique, but with that ever-recognizable style that sticks out in a way that is unreproducible by anyone else.
For fans of the aforementioned movies, (and really, who doesn't have at least one favorite movie on that list?), this book is a wonderful treat. It's a joy to flip through the pages and see bright, slick posters for a large majority of America's favorite movies from the past 25 years. For everyone that could care less about The Muppets, there is the amazing poster of The Thing. It's all here, you just have to check it out.
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Dropping to a distant second place is G-Unit's Beg for Mercy.
The most adult Britney Spears album to date, In the Zone, arrived with an ecstatic moan to nab the top spot on the latest Billboard albums chart, selling more than 609,000 copies in its first week, according to SoundScan figures released Wednesday (November 26).
On 2001's Britney, Spears proclaimed "I'm not a girl, not yet a woman." Now she's all woman, and her rite of passage was a very public event. Long before its release, the tastefully risqué pop star sucked face with Madonna (see "Madonna Smooches With Britney And Christina; Justin, Coldplay Win Big At VMAs"), discovered low-cut pelvis-revealing pants and posed almost naked for various magazines, all of which whet people's appetites enough to keep her in the public eye.
In the Zone is the fourth-strongest debut of the year, behind "American Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken's Measure of a Man, which entered the chart in October selling almost 613,000 units; Linkin Park's Meteora, which came in at #1 in April with more than 810,000 copies sold; and 50 Cent, who debuted in February with 872,000 in sales. Britney's first-week figures are more than respectable, but the numbers might be perceived as disappointing compared to her last two releases, 2000's Oops! ... I Did It Again, which sold a whopping 1,319,000 copies its first week, and 2001's Britney, which moved almost 746,000 units.
Placing a distant second behind Britney is G-Unit's Beg for Mercy, which climbs one slot after selling more than 327,000 copies in its second week. That gives the Unit a strong two-week total of around 704,000, just behind Jay-Z's The Black Album, which has sold more than 750,000 copies and drops from #1 to #4 on second-week sales of just over 288,000.
Sandwiched between G-Unit and Jay-Z is poppy punk group Blink-182, whose untitled fifth album sold more than 313,000 copies in its first week. The Beatles nab #5 with Let It Be ... Naked, which debuts with over 280,000 in sales. The disc is a stripped-down version of the band's final album, Let It Be, which came out in 1970.
The #6 slot goes to Josh Groban's Closer (196,000), while Tupac's posthumous Resurrection drops five in its second week to #7 (180,000) and Now That's What I Call Music! 14 takes #8 (174,000). The top 10 is rounded out by Toby Keith's Shock'n Y'all (164,000) and Outkast's Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (145,000).
After just three days on the shelf, Korn's sixth album, Take a Look in the Mirror, sold 96,000 units to land at #19. The album's release date was pushed forward four days after it leaked online (see "Korn Releasing Take a Look in the Mirror Due To Leak").
It was a big week for holiday-season best-of collections and concert albums, nine of which entered in the top 50. The strongest was Sheryl Crow's The Very Best of Sheryl Crow at #12 (138,000). Sales of Michael Jackson's Number Ones, which hit shelves as his latest child-molestation allegations made headlines (see "Michael Jackson Wanted On Multiple Counts Of Child Molestation"), were likely damaged by the bad press. The record sold just over 120,000 copies to land at #13. The Dave Matthews Band's Central Park Concert takes #14 (111,000); Alan Jackson's Vol. II — Greatest Hits is #16 (101,000); Red Hot Chili Peppers' Greatest Hits earns a #21 spot (92,000); and Linkin Park's Live in Texas CD/DVD package lands at #23 (90,000).
Several Christmas albums saw healthy gains. "American Idol"'s Great Holiday Classics jumped 97 percent to land at #45, Harry Connick Jr.'s Harry for the Holidays springboarded 54 percent to take #30, and That's What I Call Christmas' Signature Collection rose 47 percent to nab the #31 slot.
A few albums took a significant second-week sales plummet, including Tupac, whose Resurrection debuted high but dropped 58 percent last second week. It was almost as dramatic as sales of Kid Rock's disc, which suffered a 50 percent decline to land at #20. Pink's Try This sank 51 percent to take #26.


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This is the photos from the spectacular opening ceremony.
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During Paul Tagliabue's 17-year reign as Commissioner of the National Football League, pro football grew to unparalleled heights.
Expansion, labor peace, new stadiums, international operations, unprecedented television coverage and revenues, internet and new technology development are just some of the successes accomplished during his tenure. Today, the NFL is not only the template for success among sports leagues; it is the standard by which all other leagues aspire.
Tagliabue was elected to succeed Pete Rozelle on October 26, 1989 to become the seventh chief executive of the NFL. A few months later, the new commissioner set the tone for his administration. At the March 1990 Owners Meetings, Tagliabue and Broadcast Committee Chairman Art Modell announced a new four-year TV deal worth $3.6 billion, which at that time was the largest in television history. At that same meeting, Tagliabue announced the formation of a Committee on Expansion and Realignment. The committee eventually recommended, and the clubs approved, the addition of two teams (the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Carolina Panthers) who began play in the 1995 season.
In 1991, Tagliabue and the club owners, recognizing the tremendous potential for pro football on an international basis, launched the World League of American Football. The WLAF (now NFL Europe) was the first sports league to operate on a weekly basis on two separate continents.
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Before becoming the league's CEO, Tagliabue represented the NFL as an attorney at Covington & Burling, a Washington, D.C. law firm.


CASA Palooza 2019 is slated for April 26th at Sylvan Cellars Event Center in Rome City.
This event is our annual fundraiser that features food, drinks and silent auction items with proceeds directly benefiting Northeastern Indiana CASA. Last year, with the support and help of generous community members, sponsors, volunteers and business, we raised $52,500!
We are looking forward to another amazing event. Stay tuned for more details and ticket information. Get all the event details as the unfold at http://www.neincasa.net/casa-palooza-2019.
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ALBION – To be effective, volunteers must be effectively trained. This is the motivation for several upcoming training sessions offered to volunteers serving Northeastern Indiana CASA.
Training dates will be held on several dates in January. Beginning Monday, January 14th, sessions will also be held Wednesday, January 16th and Friday, January 18th.
"New volunteers and any current volunteers that feel they need a refresher course can participate in any two days of training," said Executive Director Kirby Cool.
Additional training is being offered Tuesday, January 22nd and Thursday, January 24th. All training dates will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Volunteers do need to adhere to an application and selection process prior to becoming a CASA. However, community members who are interested in learning more about volunteering are encouraged to contact the office or visit the website.
CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates and serves as a nonprofit program recruiting, training and supervising community volunteers who advocate for abused, neglected and/or abandoned children who are dependents of the court, facing judicial proceedings and/or in the child welfare system.
CASA volunteers are trained and then appointed by a judge to represent the best interest of the child. The CASA volunteer then spends time with the child, getting to know him or her while also gathering information from the child's family, teachers, doctors, care-givers and others who might be involved in their lives.
An In-Service Training will be offered to all volunteers Friday, February 1st. Volunteers wanting to participate in the different training dates offered should contact the office to confirm their attendance. Other interested community members are encouraged to submit their application to be considered as a CASA. Applications can be found online at www.neincasa.net or by call 260-636-6101.
Recently Executive Director Kirby Cool and a group of volunteers came together to record a series of radio spots aimed at introducing CASA to listeners. We then put a few of them to video. Catch a few of the videos below and be sure to share them on your social media channels.
It's a new year and with the changing of the calendar comes some new radio clips to introduce the community to Northeastern Indiana CASA. These short blurbs about what we do and how we impact the lives of children in our area will help educate listeners and further our mission.
As you listen to these quick 60-second spots, share them with others who you think might like to know more about who we are, what we do and what it might mean to volunteer.
ALBION — After Thanksgiving meals and holiday shopping, Northeastern Indiana CASA invites community members to participate in Giving Tuesday by supporting the nonprofit in several ways - financially with a donation, volunteering your time or helping spread the mission of CASA by sharing some of our posts on Facebook.
Those who are interested in joining Northeastern Indiana CASAs #GivingTuesday initiative can visit www.neincasa.net or call our office at 260-636-6101 . For more details about the #GivingTuesday movement, visit the #GivingTuesday website (www.givingtuesday.org), Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/GivingTuesday) or follow @GivingTues and the #GivingTuesday hashtag on Twitter.
Kirby Cool is pictured along side former executive director Kristi Bachman as Cool was introduced as the new executive director. Bachman retired after 13 years of service.
ALBION — After 13 years of leadership, Northeastern Indiana CASA has a new executive director - Kirby Cool.
Former Executive Director Kristi Bachman announced in August that she would retire at the beginning of November after 13 years of service. Cool was recently announced as Bachman's successor and was formally introduced at the nonprofit's annual volunteer appreciation dinner in October.
Kirby Cool recently took over as the executive director for Northeastern Indiana CASA.
"I don't give up on troubled situations," Cool said. "I've always been drawn to circumstances that need help and hope. I knew Kristi from working with CASA through the United Way, so it seemed like a good move for me."
Cool joins the nonprofit with a wealth of help and experience behind her in the numerous volunteers, board members, staff and supporters. In the five counties Northeastern Indiana CASA serves, relationships have been forged with judges, law enforcement and court personnel, which will continue to serve the children represented by CASA volunteers as they navigate court and judicial proceedings.
Bachman and Cool worked alongside each other for weeks leading up to Bachman's last day. Doing so offered another layer of comfort for Cool.
Cool and staff members are already planning a volunteer training session for early 2019. Interested community members that may want to consider volunteering should visit www.neincasa.net to complete an online application. For more information about Northeastern Indiana CASA, visit the website or call 260-636-6101 or email casa@neincasa.net.
Bonnie Schoppman, pictured center, has served Northeastern Indiana CASA as a volunteer for 25 years. She is pictured with Executive Director Kristi Bachman (left) and Steuben County Circuit Court Judge Allen Wheat.
ALBION — If volunteers are the lifeblood of Northeastern Indiana CASA, then Bonnie Schoppman is the heart moving it ahead by example. With 25 years under her belt as a CASA, Schoppman has served well over 100 children.
Northeastern Indiana CASA provides a voice for powerless children involved in judicial proceedings. Volunteers advocate for the child's best interests and work to improve the child's circumstances and quality of life. Although Schoppman serves Steuben County, she has also served in some of the other four counties Northeastern Indiana CASA covers - Noble, LaGrange, DeKalb and Whitley counties.
And Schoppman isn't read to slow down just yet.
In her 25 years Schoppman says some things have changed, such as policies and procedures. However, the need still remains and is growing.
Schoppman was first introduced to CASA while working at Lincoln Life. A co-worker was involved in the Allen County program and urged Schoppman to explore the volunteer opportunity.
Bachman said this long-term volunteer sets a great example for other volunteers.
Northeastern Indiana CASA served 498 children in 2017 and to date, 530 in 2018. There is a growing trend for CASAs needed in the area. Schoppman says she would like to encourage more community members to get involved and volunteer, and although she is passionate about CASA and its mission, she understands that the volunteer role isn't for everyone.
The next training session for volunteers is being planned for January 2019. To learn how you can get involved, visit www.neincasa.net.
ALBION – It was 13 years in the making, Kristi Bachman's legacy and impact as executive director of Northeastern Indiana CASA. Recently Bachman announced her retirement and will officially step down from her position at the beginning of November.
Northeastern Indiana CASA serves five area counties, Noble, LaGrange, Steuben, DeKalb and Whitley, as a nonprofit aimed at advocating for children in the middle of judicial proceedings. When Bachman first joined the nonprofit, she was originally hired by the judges in those counties.
During the annual appreciation banquet, volunteers and board members submitted their own sentiments, which were shared by board members Julie Jensen-Kelly and Margot Phillips.
Bachman's retirement plans were timed with her husband Paul's retirement and the couple is looking forward to a time of relaxation and time with family. Kirby Cool, of Auburn, will be taking over the executive director position. Cool is coming to CASA after having served with the United Way of Whitley County.
A snapshot from a past volunteer banquet, Bachman visits with some of her volunteers and shares a laugh with Bonnie Schoppman.
Bachman, right, is pictured with her staff members at a recent conference.
As Kristi Bachman gave her final remarks at the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet, the crowd gave her a standing ovation and thunderous applause. Bachman is set to retire her position as executive director after 13 years with her last day being Nov. 5th.
Bachman visit with some volunteers at the annual banquet, her last event before retiring.
Kirby Cool, the incoming executive director, takes a moment to greet the crowd of volunteers after Bachman introduces her.
Part of Bachman's role allowed her to make numerous community connections, such as this one with the Auburn Moose Family Center.
After 13 years, friendships were formed and relationships made with people touched by Bachman's heart for CASA.
Three volunteers were recognized at Northeastern Indiana CASA's Annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet for their years of service. Pictured, from left, are Executive Director Kristi Bachman, Bonnie Schoppman with 25 years of service, Katie Bowman with five years of service and Susan Hughes with five years of service.
KENDALLVILLE— Each year Northeastern Indiana CASA hosts a banquet in appreciation of its volunteers. The night features food and entertainment as well as recognition for dedicated volunteers who have years of service.
This year's banquet had some added highlights. Recently, Executive Director Kristi Bachman announced her retirement after 13 years in the position. The banquet marked her last event with the nonprofit and she took the time to encourage volunteers to "push ahead" with the mission to advocate for children in the five counties it serves - Noble, LaGrange, DeKalb, Whitley and Steuben.
Bachman offers some final remarks as she prepares to retire her position as executive director after 13 years. Pictured is Bachman (left) as she passes the torch to incoming executive director Kirby Cool (right).
Bachman reported that 498 children were served in 2017 and to date, 530 in 2018.
As part of the night's recognition were three volunteers who have a total of 35 years of service between them. Both Susan Hughes and Katie Bowman of LaGrange County have each served as a volunteer for five years. Bonnie Schoppman was recognized for her 25 years of service. Schoppman currently serves Steuben County, but in her 25 years she has worked in several others.
In addition to the recognition given, the incoming executive director was introduced. Kirby Cool, of Auburn, comes to Northeastern Indiana CASA from her previous position with the United Way of DeKalb County.
The night's guest speaker was Ted Westerhof who returned for a second year. Westerhof is the student and employee assistance coordinator for Bowen Center, and is certified in critical incident stress management. Given his expertise, it was no surprise that much of his speech centered around "self-care" and helping volunteers avoid the emotional weight that comes with such a position.
Entertainment was provided by harpist Anna Hagen and food was provided by Bo Doogie's.
A large group of staff and volunteers attended from Northeastern Indiana CASA. Our staff, along with Executive Director Kristi Bachman, attended a special session on Friday. Events such as this provides ongoing training and support for our staff and volunteers. New volunteers attend a special training to equip them for their CASA role. This happens twice a year and our Fall training is taking place soon! Fill out an online application to join us!
Recently, Northeastern Indiana Casa staff and volunteers gathered for a specialized training at the Kendallville Library. Topics covered during the day centered around what to do and what not to do as a CASA. The day featured a panel discussion which included area judges and a discussion on working a case study.
Training is an important part of preparing a volunteer to be better equipped for their role. Community members who are interested in getting involved with Northeastern Indiana CASA should not feel as if previous experience is needed. Fall Training is happening soon and those who want to join as a volunteer should complete an application soon!
Northeastern Indiana Casa Executive Director Kristi Bachman speaks to the group of volunteers gathered for a recent training.
Volunteers came together for a recent training program to help learn more about the role they hold within the nonprofit organization.
Training events breed conversation, support and continual learning for our volunteers.
Pictured from Left to right is Noble County Circuit Court Judge Steve Hagen, Steuben Circuit Court Judge Allen Wheat, Whitley County Circuit Court Judge Matt Rentschler, and DeKalb Superior Court II Judge Monte Brown.
Northeastern Indiana CASA Executive Director Kristi Bachman (pictured left) is pictured with Auburn Moose Family Center leaders who raised $7,000 for the nonprofit with a recent golf outing.
Auburn Moose Family Center hosted a golf outing July 22nd at Garrett Country Club to benefit Northeastern Indiana CASA. Sixteen teams participated in the event and at the end of the day, $7,000 was raised for the nonprofit.
Stan Surfus tees up a shot at the golf outing hosted to benefit Northeastern Indiana CASA.
"As Director of a program that relies heavily on volunteerism, I am extremely aware of the significance of people who give of their time to help others," said Kristi Bachman, Executive Director for Northeastern Indiana CASA, a nonprofit advocating for children in Steuben, Lagrange, Dekalb, Noble and Whitley counties.
"Your community is blessed to have so many generous people I have had the privilege to get to know at the Auburn Family Moose Center. On behalf of the children throughout Northeastern Indiana that will benefit from your efforts, we sincerely thank them for their generosity."
David Young, Aaron Duzan, Paul Cherry, Tim Kochanski were the winners of the four-man Florida scramble.
The event included a golf outing, lunch, and silent auction to benefit the program. The committee comprised of Scott and Cathy Pepple, Lonnie Fry, Dennis Carper, and Mack Short, worked for many months organizing, soliciting sponsors and teams, and many other responsibilities to put on a "wonderful" event. Other Moose members donated their time throughout the day as well.
Judy Rensch has been a volunteer for Northeastern Indiana CASA for approximately four years after witnessing a little girl in a courtroom proceeding while Judy served as a juror.
What started as an item on her bucket list became a reality four years ago. Judy Rensch was in a courtroom serving as a juror when she was moved to become an advocate for children.
Northeastern Indiana CASA serves Noble, Lagrange, Dekalb, Steuben and Whitley counties by providing court appointed special advocates (CASA) for children who are facing judicial proceedings. These adult volunteers work with children and their families to assess the child's situation and offer valuable insights and evaluations for judges and judicial authorities.
Volunteers can expect to complete an application before attending training sessions before officially taking up the role as a CASA. Training equips volunteers for cases by helping them know how to interact with court reports and at hearings as well as how to conduct interviews with teachers, family members, and other individuals who have encounters with the child.
Although some situations end with the child being removed from their home due to court decisions, there are some occasions where parents meet court guidelines in order to have their children returned. Judy said this is something she celebrates.
Unfortunately, statistics have shown that children who grow up in volatile homes are more likely to create a volatile home as an adult, perpetuating the destructive, unstable environment they have come to know. This can create a cyclical pattern from generation to generation. However, Judy said she sees CASAs as a "beacon of hope" that can turn the tide for the child.
One of the challenges for a child in these types of cases is the revolving door of service providers. While counselors change and even healthcare providers are different, a CASA is sometimes the only constant face in the middle of a turbulent time for a child.
Judy went on to say that her influence in the courtroom is vital to the child's future. As she builds a rapport with the child and learns more about who and what influences her case, she sees the importance of CASAs who offer feedback to the judges.
Understanding the importance of a CASA's role would seem to imply days of paperwork and many long hours in the courtroom. However, Judy said her experience has been more manageable than she expected. With interviews and visits she can schedule on her own time, Judy is able to spend about four to six hours a month on her given case.
Northeastern Indiana CASA's annual fundraiser event was held April 20th at Sylvan Cellars Event Center featuring tasting stations, drinks and silent auction items. The event raised $52,500 for the nonprofit.
ROME CITY -- It's an annual event supporters are sure not to miss. Complete with food, drinks and silent auction items aplenty, CASA Palooza is consistently well attended and this year's event proved to be another "success."
The event was held April 20th at Sylvan Cellars Event Center in Rome City, and the night closed with more than $52,500 raised for Northeastern Indiana CASA.
"It's an important event since this is our only fundraiser," said Executive Director Kristi Bachman. "Each year there's more awareness and more support for our mission. It's great to see it growing."
Caterers, restaurants, and other eateries came together to provide tasting stations that varied from Asian fusion cuisine to prime rib to bison meatballs. As crowds tasted and sipped their way through the night, silent auction items were on display to tempt the purse strings.
"It's a fun night with something for everyone," said Bachman. "So many great people came together to make this a success. Our staff, board members, and volunteers go above and beyond. Some of our sponsors are loyal supporters and there are some restaurants who come out year after year to be part of this event. It means a lot."
Northeastern Indiana CASA provides court-appointed advocates for children involved in judicial proceedings. Community members from DeKalb, Lagrange, Noble, Steuben and Whitley counties volunteer their time to be an advocate, working with children to be a voice for them and their best interests in the courtroom.
"The message tonight is simple," said Bachman during her remarks at the event. "It's about home. The place everyone here will go to at the end of this day. The place we know where to go to at the end of the day. One former CASA child said it like this, 'Home means the place where you don't want to leave.' In Spanish the word CASA means home. Our goal is to help ensure every child has a safe, permanent home. Your support helps us help these kids get there."
Approximately 350 children are already being served by the nonprofit. However, there are 60 additional children waiting for a CASA. Volunteers are needed and can apply online or by contacting the office. A volunteer training is provided twice a year so volunteers can be best equipped for their role.
"Eight-six percent of our caseload is being served," Bachman said. "The good news is this is almost a twenty percent increase from two years ago. Progress is being made. Every year at this event we focus on children our advocates have helped," said Bachman. "This year I wanted to share some of the children's stories who don't currently have a CASA."
Bachman referred to a few specific situations such as a five-year-old child in foster care because the mother is "unable to stop using drugs" and the father is "unknown." Currently, there is a family of four children who are temporarily living with their grandparents, waiting for an advocate, while their parents are in prison. Bachman also mentioned a baby, born just last week addicted to opiates.
Photos from the event can be found at www.neincasa.net. Visit the website to learn more about volunteer opportunities and to complete an online application.
ALBION – During National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, Northeastern Indiana CASA challenges residents in the area to stand against child abuse and take action to support children who have been abused or neglected.
At any given time, there are hundreds of children in foster care in the counties we serve - DeKalb, Lagrange, Whitley, Steuben and Noble counties. These children come into the child welfare system through no fault of their own.
Throughout the month of April, Northeastern Indiana CASA is calling on members of the community to help our program serve more of our area's most vulnerable children. Through social media posts and community involvement, our message is clear - abuse and neglect are not acceptable in our area and we stand together to raise a voice for children who need it.
Without intervention, the odds are stacked against children in foster care. A child with a CASA volunteer, however, spends 20 percent less time in foster care, on average, compared to a child without these volunteers. Studies show children with a CASA volunteer receive more services that are critical to their well-being and are four times more likely to find a permanent home.
Northeastern Indiana CASA is a member of the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (National CASA), a nationwide network of programs in nearly 1,000 communities. At the heart of the movement are nearly 87,000 highly trained volunteers who advocate for the best interests of more than 280,000 of America's children who have been abused or neglected. In our area, there are volunteer advocates fighting for the best interests of children, but more children need the care and support of a CASA volunteer.
CASA Palooza 2018 is slated for April 20th at Sylvan Cellars in Rome City. This event is Northeastern Indiana CASA's annual fundraiser that features tasting stations with food and drinks from area caterers and restaurants. There is also a silent auction with proceeds from the event directly benefiting Northeastern Indiana CASA.
"Last year, with the support and help of generous community members, sponsors, volunteers and business, we raised $48,000," said Executive Director Kristi Bachman. "But we are excited to exceed this number this year. Already we have several business and community sponsors."
This nonprofit organization serves Dekalb, Whitley, Lagrange, Steuben and Noble counties with a focus on advocating for children involved in judicial proceedings. Northeastern Indiana CASA supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so abused or neglected children can be safe, have a permanent home and the opportunity to thrive.
"Our staff and volunteers all work to provide a voice for children in our area," Bachman said. "We advocate for their best interests and strive to improve their circumstances and quality of life. What we do has a long-lasting impact on the children we serve, which makes events like CASA Palooza so important in order for us to keep our mission empowered to make that difference."
Tickets to CASA Palooza are now available online. Get more information on the event at www.neincasa.net.
In addition to having a caseload of more than 15 cases at one time, Myrlee also offers support and guidance to the organization's group of volunteers. However, it's the facets of Mylee's job that won't be identified on a resume that makes her efforts far-reaching.
February marks the 10-year anniversary for Myrlee Gray and her dedication to Northeastern Indiana CASA.
"I first became involved with a 14-year-old boy whose parents' had their rights terminated five years prior to my assignment. There were behavioral concerns and his mother struggled to control her son," Myrlee said. She remembers the boy telling her that he had lived in different institutions since he was nine years old. He was not told about the decision to terminate parental rights and his behavior reflected a host of emotions.
Myrlee is pictured, center in front row, with other CASA staff and volunteers at a recent conference.
Myrlee said the boy continued this behavior for the next three years, all in hopes to return to his mother, but again not knowing or understanding what all had transpired to separate the boy and his mom. This situation was not acceptable to Myrlee.
Pictured right, Myrlee works with other CASA volunteers to pass out appreciation gifts at a recent banquet honoring volunteers, board members and staff.
At age 17 the boy was placed in a juvenile detention center, and at age 18 he was released. He located his mother and was reunited with her, but Myrlee says the "old behaviors" continued. Now the boy, who has turned into an adult, is in prison.
It would be easy for case managers and volunteers to deem this case a "failure," but Myrlee continues to hold out hope.
And that's what Myrlee does day in and day out. She has spent her 10 years matching children to volunteers, attending court hearings, participating in family preservation programs and monthly child protection team meetings. She is no doubt motivated by that nine-year-old boy, and numerous other children, who need someone to advocate for their best interests and strive to improve their circumstances and quality of life.
Before her role with Northeastern Indiana CASA, Myrlee worked as a nurse. The experience afforded her an inside view of the need that was in her community.
In addition to the support in the courtroom, Myrlee, and the team of staff and volunteers, keep abreast of services and resources available in the community that might help families and children in need.
Recent reports have listed Indiana in the top five states that have the highest number of children in custody. Many of these children, more than half, were removed due to drug and alcohol abuse.
"Addiction has led to homelessness. Kids go hungry, they can witness domestic violence, and miss school," Myrlee says. "These children can become neglected or abused while caregivers are feeding their addictions. When caregivers are arrested, they leave these children with no one to take care of them, so they are placed in foster care.
Through her 10 years of experience, Myrlee says that while the mission of CASA is the same, judges, attorneys and child service organizations have become more aware of the positive influence CASA staff and volunteers can have in the life of the children they serve.
Seven volunteers recently completed Northeastern Indiana CASA's Fall Training. Twice a year, volunteers gather for training in order to learn how to better advocate for the children they serve.
"This is a valuable training for all of our volunteers," said Executive Director Kristi Bachman. "By coming together to learn, we can support each other in our mission to speak up for children in our area. The training also gives our volunteers confidence to do their best in all their efforts."
Becoming a volunteer takes a few steps, one being an application that needs to be completed.
David Lowe recently completed his volunteer training in order to join the ranks of other community members who serve as CASAs for Northeastern Indiana CASA. David was sworn into his role by Judge Rentschler in Whitley County. David is a facilitator supervisor at 80/20 by day and wanted to do something to help children.


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But reminding people to read the stories with a critical mindset made them less likely to believe the stories, whether or not they contained scientific references, according to the report published in the September issue of the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology.
"These findings have implications for science broadly and the application of psychological science to curbing misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic," the researchers explained in a university news release.
"People are susceptible to being deceived by the trappings of science," said Albarracín, director of the Science of Science Communication Division at UPenn's Annenberg Public Policy Center. "It's deception, but it's pretending to be scientific. So, people who are taught to trust science and normally do trust science can be fooled as well."
What's needed "are people who also can be critical of information. A critical mindset can make you less gullible and make you less likely to believe in conspiracy theories," she added.
According to study lead author Thomas O'Brien, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, "Although trust in science has important societal benefits, it is not a panacea that will protect people against misinformation. Spreaders of misinformation commonly reference science. Science communication cannot simply urge people to trust anything that references science, and instead should encourage people to learn about scientific methods and ways to critically engage with issues that involve scientific content."
The World Health Organization busts COVID-19 myths.
SOURCE: University of Pennsylvania, news release, July 26, 2021
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Here I am going to show you how to get Magenot available shipping methods by order id.I am writing this article because I was facing problem for doing same type of requirements.The requirement is I have order object where I can get order Id easily and I am not in checkout page or quote section .I Want to fetch all available shipping method for an order in order view page.SO for that I have only order object and all sorts of order items.But I don't have quote items.But How can I fetch that quote logic in order info page of admin.So That admin can change shipping method if he want to change shipping method of an existing order.For all requirements a custom module be required but I can just show you how you can only fetch Magento available shipping methods by order id.Then all other logic is yours.Like to show block in order info page and to place a new button called change shipping method etc.But I am just explains how you can do some of parts of my that custom module.
or if you have order object then its better to get order Id.In my case I just fetch the order object by $this->getOrder().
Now Our logic is how get all rate request.
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1931 Čapek, provisional designation , is a background asteroid from the central regions of the asteroid belt, approximately 7 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 22 August 1969, by Czech astronomer Luboš Kohoutek at the Bergedorf Observatory in Hamburg, Germany. The asteroid was named in memory of Czech writer Karel Čapek.

Orbit and classification

Čapek is a background asteroid, not associated to any known asteroid family. It orbits the Sun in the inner part of the central main-belt near the 3:1 resonance with Jupiter at a distance of 1.9–3.2 AU once every 4 years and 1 month (1,480 days). Its orbit has an eccentricity of 0.27 and an inclination of 8° with respect to the ecliptic.

The asteroid was first identified as  at Goethe Link Observatory in October 1957. The body's observation arc begins at Crimea–Nauchnij, eleven days prior to its official discovery observation at Bergedorf.

Physical characteristics

Spectral type

In the Tholen classification, Čapek is a common carbonaceous C-type asteroid. This strongly disagrees with the albedo obtained by the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE), which indicates that Čapek is a stony S-type asteroid rather than a carbonaceous one.

Rotation period

As of 2017, no rotational lightcurve of Čapek has been obtained from photometric observations. The asteroid's rotation period, shape and poles remain unknown.

Diameter and albedo

According to the survey carried out by the NEOWISE mission of NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, Čapek measures 6.628 kilometers in diameter  and its surface has an albedo of 0.254.

Naming

This minor planet was named in memory of Karel Čapek (1890–1938), Czech dramatist and novelist, best known for his allegorical plays R.U.R. and Krakatit, in which he anticipated both, the destructive potential of nuclear physics and their moral implications. The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 27 June 1991 ().

References

External links
 Asteroid Lightcurve Database (LCDB), query form (info )
 Dictionary of Minor Planet Names, Google books
 Asteroids and comets rotation curves, CdR – Observatoire de Genève, Raoul Behrend
 Discovery Circumstances: Numbered Minor Planets (1)-(5000) – Minor Planet Center

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Discoveries by Luboš Kohoutek
Named minor planets
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Biodiversity — Ecosystems
2010 Biodiversity Indicators Partnership — 05 Feb 2010
The Biodiversity Indicators Partnership (BIP) is a global initiative to promote the development and delivery of biodiversity indicators.
Biodiversity Information System for Europe (BISE) — 25 Oct 2013
BISE is a single entry point for data and information on biodiversity supporting the implementation of the EU strategy and the Aichi targets in Europe.
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) — 04 May 2007
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) entered into force on 29 December 1993. It has 3 main objectives: 1/ The conservation of biological diversity 2/ The sustainable use of the components of biological diversity 3/ The fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources.
Council of Europe: Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats — 03 Jun 2010
European Topic Centre on Biological Diversity — 06 Feb 2008
The ETC/BD is an international consortium working with the European Environment Agency, to assist in its task of reporting on Europe's environment, providing the relevant information to support the implementation of environmental and sustainable development policies in Europe, and building capacity for reporting on biodiversity in Europe.
The European Commission's DG-Environment: Nature protection — 04 May 2007
The European Commission's DG-Environment: Wildlife trade / CITES — 06 Feb 2008
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Biodiversity - Ecosystems
About the Biodiversity data centre
Find species, habitat types and protected sites across Europe (EUNIS)
An introduction to Europe's Protected Areas
An introduction to habitats
The Natura 2000 protected areas network
Mapping europes ecosystems
State of Nature in the EU
Biodiversity — protected areas
Growing pressures on ecosystems (GMT 8)
Natural capital and ecosystem services
Life under water faces serious threats
Life in Europe's freshwater bodies and regional seas is not doing well. The poor state of ecosystems has a direct impact on many animals and plants living in water, and it affects other species and ...
Biodiversity - ecosystems data centre
Natura 2000 data - the European network of protected sites
What is 'biodiversity', and why do we need it?


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The unit was frozen when I went there.
The slab coil with orifice would be cheaper than the slab coil with TXV but either would work.
You can replace the TXV on those coils.
Are you sure it's not just undercharged?
If it's the MA24-50R410A coil you could order just the TXV assembly from Noble Trade.
Goodman sells a slab coil with orifice, part #CSCF1824N6.


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Awards: 5 Star Preschool Rating
Winton Woods City Schools' preschool program has received a five-star rating, the highest possible rating, from the State of Ohio's Step Up to Quality Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement System. This system was created to recognize and promote early learning and development programs that meet quality standards over and above the health and safety licensing requirements established by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and the Ohio Department of Education.
"The whole preschool team—administrators, teachers, related staff and preschool aides, along with support from our network of early childhood providers helped us," said Patty D'Arcy, director of student services. "It was a team effort and a well-deserved rating."
D'Arcy explained that earning the five-star rating involved years of work on the part of everyone involved. "This could not be accomplished in one year or two years," she said. "Teachers, administrators, aides and related service staff—along with parent support have been providing excellent preschool education and services to children for many years in the Winton Woods district. With the stringent state regulations and requirements, the current staff and principal were instrumental in completing those requirements."
Winton Woods City Schools' preschool program has inclusionary classrooms that serve children with special needs and typically developing children. All teachers are certified in early childhood education and special education. The program also has the benefit of an extended staff which includes a physical therapist, occupational therapist, and a speech pathologist. Beginning in the 2016-2017 school year, the district increased preschool programs by offering all-day preschool, as well as morning and afternoon classes.
"Our communities were surveyed regarding the need for additional early educational opportunities for all students," said Superintendent Anthony G. Smith. "Our Community Engagement Coordinator Corina Denny spent countless hours gathering this input, and as a result, an additional quality preschool program was created." D'Arcy said that the district is always looking "to increase opportunities and additional educational experiences for our young learners."
Ways that preschool programs can provide increased quality at the Step Up to Quality Five Star level include: lower staff/child ratios; administrators and teachers with higher education qualifications and who complete more than 20 hours of specialized training every two years; teachers who develop lesson plans that support each child's growth; the program completes assessments to evaluate and improve the learning experience; and evidence that the program values its families and community.
"Preschool has been on our educational radar from the onset," said Smith. "We are proud to have received the state's highest five star rating, and we are planning to extend preschool services in the near future in an attempt to provide early interventions for our future wee Warriors."
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Madis Laiv (ur. 1 czerwca 1937 w Tartu) – radziecki (estoński) kierowca wyścigowy.

Sukcesy
Laiv zdobył tytuły mistrzowskie w następujących seriach:
 Estońska Formuła 1 – 1971
 Estońska Formuła 2 – 1975
 Estońska Formuła 3 – 1962, 1963, 1970
 Puchar Pokoju i Przyjaźni – 1975
 Sowiecka Formuła 1 – 1971
 Sowiecka Formuła 2 – 1972, 1975
 Sowiecka Formuła 3 – 1963
 Sowiecka Formuła 4 – 1964
 Sowiecka Formuła 5 – 1968

Przypisy

Urodzeni w 1937
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Radzieccy kierowcy Sowieckiej Formuły 3
Radzieccy kierowcy Pucharu Pokoju i Przyjaźni
Radzieccy kierowcy Formuły Easter
Kierowcy Sowieckiej Formuły 1
Radzieccy kierowcy Estońskiej Formuły 3
Radzieccy kierowcy Sowieckiej Formuły 4
Radzieccy kierowcy Sowieckiej Formuły 2
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La Dominante – appellativo della Repubblica di Genova
 La Dominante – appellativo della Repubblica di Venezia
 Associazione Calcio La Dominante – società calcistica di Genova vissuta tra il 1927 e il 1930
 Società Sportiva La Dominante – società calcistica di Reggio Calabria vissuta tra il 1935 e il 1944 e rispondente alla tradizione della
 A.S.D. La Dominante – società calcistica di Monza fondata nel 1929


How can we work more for peace than for war?
Stan Becker is a member of Baltimore (Md.) Meeting-Homewood.
Stan Becker is a member of Homewood Monthly Meeting in Baltimore, Md. Before serving as clerk of FCUN, he was clerk of its population subcommittee. He has a minute of support from Homewood, Chesapeake Quarter, and Baltimore Yearly Meetings to travel among Friends under the weight of the concern about rapid population growth and our impact on the Earth's ecosystems. He is a professor of Population Studies at Johns Hopkins University.


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Flt Sgt Arthur Aaron were awarded Victoria Cross Medals for flying sorties to distant Italian targets.
Of the RAF's trio of four-engined heavy bombers in World War 2, the mighty Short Stirling was the first to enter service in August 1940. A total of 2371 examples were eventually built and flown by the Royal Air Force (RAF) before the type was finally retired in July 1946. From its first raid in February 1941, the Stirling was at the forefront of the British night bombing offensive against Germany. At the peak of its operational career with Bomber Command in 1943, 12 squadrons were equipped with the RAF's largest wartime bomber before unacceptably high losses forced its relegation to second-line duties.
Once the nights had begun to lengthen at the end of summer 1941, Bomber Command sent Stirlings from Nos 7 and 15 Sqns to northern Italy on Sep. 10-11 on the type's first truly long-range operation. Their target was the northern city of Turin, and to reach it crews had to through the Alps. Five aircraft were lost on this raid, but none from among the 13 Stirlings dispatched.
As explained by Jonathan Falconer in his book Short Stirling Units of World War 2, Italy was at the very limits of the Stirling's endurance. With a lengthy flight across France before threading a perilous pathway through the Alps, or following the western route across Lake Geneva, passing near Mont Blanc, bomb-loads were pared back so that more fuel could be carried. Sgt Jimmy Morris, a flight engineer with No 218 Sqn, remembers when his crew visited Genoa on Oct. 23, 1942. 'On a long trip like this you could not afford to waste any fuel'. Careful fuel management and engine handling were essential for a successful sortie, but with the poor height performance of a heavily laden Stirling, it was always going to be a challenge. 'We started to climb over the Alps, which peak at about 6,000 ft, but there was no chance of getting the Stirling up to that height with the load we had on board, so it was a case of picking our way around the mountain tops at about 12,000 ft'. Others remembered the Italian trips for different reasons. In a last letter home before his death, Flt Sgt Kenneth , Chapman RNZAF, a pilot with No 15 Sqn, described the same operation to Genoa on Oct. 23 as 'a long and cold ten-hour flight'.
Italian targets were visited spasmodically by Bomber Command over the next two years until the final raid in August 1943, when 103 Stirlings were among the force that bombed Turin on the 16th/ 17th. The only Stirling to be lost on this operation was No 218 Sqn's EH884 flown by WO2 Stanley Chudzik RCAF, which was shot down from 14,000 ft by a nightfighter on its outward journey over eastern France, crashing at Amberieu-en-Bugey. Only two survived.
Both awards of the Victoria Cross (VC) to Stirling aircrew were made to pilots flying sorties to distant Italian targets. The first occasion was on the night of Nov. 28-29, 1942 when Flt Sgt R H Middleton RAAF was captain of a No 149 Sqn Stirling detailed to bomb the Fiat motor works at Turin. His aircraft was hit by flak over the target, severely wounding Middleton and his second pilot Flt Sgt L A Hyder. In very difficult conditions Middleton succeeded in flying the damaged bomber as far as the Kent coast, where he ordered the crew to bail out. Five were able to do so, but the flight engineer and front gunner stayed with Middleton as he steered the bomber out to sea to avoid crashing onto a populated area. He then ordered them to bail out (which they did, but they perished in the Channel during the night) before the Stirling plunged into the sea, taking Middleton down with it. His body was washed ashore on Feb. 1. Middleton was the first member of the RAAF to be awarded the VC in World War 2.
'I [had] a long conversation with young Middleton to whom I took a great shine, and was very impressed with him as a person and indeed his crew. I enquired if he had volunteered for Pathfinders, to which he replied that he had thought about it. I told him if he wanted to come he could join my squadron [No 7 Sqn]. He agreed, and in a few days he was in my Flight. By this time it needed reinforcing, as we had recently lost several crews.
Nine months later, on Aug. 12-13, 1943, Turin was the target once again when the second Stirling VC action occurred. Flt Sgt Arthur Aaron of No 218 Sqn was captain of Stirling EF452 that was badly shot up outward bound over the Alps by another Stirling in what was believed to have been a case of 'friendly fire', killing the navigator and mortally wounding Aaron. In spite of his dreadful injuries, Aaron — who was flying his 20th op — directed his bomb aimer to fly the Stirling to North Africa, where, on the point of unconsciousness, he helped to crash-land the aircraft, thereby saving the lives of his crew. Aaron died from his wounds a few hours later and was posthumously awarded the on Nov. 5, 1942.
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Every shrewd businessperson knows the value of using various online methods to promote the business. One of the most useful ways to do so is to build a website that gives people lots of information about a business, provides several different ways to contact the business, and showcases the products or services. Many websites also provide a means for people to buy products or services directly from the site. You can buy domain name variations to help people find your website.
The procedure to buy domain names is very simple and straightforward. All you need to do is have your credit card ready. Go into our Register Domains option and type in the name you want to register. You need to come up with a unique name, but we make that easy. When you type in your chosen name, we will instantly check to see if it's available. If it is, you can go ahead and register it. You can buy domain name variations at the same time.
However, before you get to that stage, there are several other factors you have to think about. Once you register a domain name, and publish your website using that name, the name becomes a key part of your company branding. That means you need to get it right. Here, we spell out some of the considerations you need to take into account before you buy a domain name.
1. Should the name include the business name?
There is much debate about this particular question, and opinions tend to fall strongly into yes or no camps. Like most things in life, things are rarely black and white, and it is rare that a particular option will be suitable in all cases.
If your business name is very long, it may not be the best idea to use that as your main domain name. Even if the name is quite memorable, the longer it is the more likely it is that people will make errors while typing it in. Since you will want to make it as easy as possible for people to get to your website, you should try to keep the domain name short and simple.
You should also think about cutting out any extraneous information when you buy domain names. For example, if your business is incorporated, there is no benefit to you in having "Inc" as part of your domain name. Similarly, using phrases like "& Sons" or "& Associates" is really adding redundant information to your domain, and making it more difficult to type correctly.
2. Should I buy domains that tell people something about my business?
In the early days of the Internet, it was considered good practice to give people some idea of what your business was all about. At that time, search engines were a lot less sophisticated than they are now. If you included terms like "realestate" in your domain name, it tended to improve your ranking for searches related to real estate.
With billions of domain names now registered, that is no longer the case. There is little evidence to show that having a domain name related to the business being promoted makes the slightest difference in search engine rankings. The algorithms the modern search engines use will return results based on the website's content, regardless of the domain name.
It is also worth pointing out that some of the world's best known domain names actually tell you nothing about what the domains do. While the word "Google" has now become synonymous with doing online searches, that was certainly not the case when the website was first launched. The creators invented a meaningless word that had absolutely nothing to do with searching for information, but that clearly has not affected its success.
Another good example is Amazon. When the website was first launched, it sold only books, yet the founder, Jeff Bezos, chose to register a domain name that has absolutely nothing to do with books. Given that the website was launched when the Internet was in its infancy, there is little doubt that Bezos could purchase domain name variations related to books. His decision to name his website after a South American river went against the accepted norms that Internet marketing experts propounded at the time.
There are many other examples of very successful websites that use domain names that are totally unrelated to what the website is all about. People who choose to do this tend to use names that are easy to remember and easy to type.
You will often see advice to buy domain name variations and may wonder why. When you register your domain name, it becomes your intellectual property, and nobody else has the right to use it without your permission. As we have already mentioned, your domain name becomes an integral part of your brand. It is very much like a trademark.
However, there is a key difference between the way registered domain names and registered trademarks are protected, especially for smaller businesses. If you have a registered trademark and some other company uses a very similar mark to promote its business or products, you can easily take action to prevent this.
The same is not true of domain names. A domain name's TLD is the part that comes after the dot. If you register a domain name with a .com TLD, there is nothing to prevent somebody else from registering the same name with a .net TLD. That .net domain name could point to a website that is selling or promoting exactly the same products and services that yours is.
The only way you can stop this from happening is to register several domain names with the most common TLDs. While this may seem problematical, it is actually quite easy to do, and does not involve huge additional expenditure. Domain registration is cheap, and it is worth spending a few extra bucks to protect your intellectual property.
As you can see, there are benefits to registering different variations of your domain name. Since you have to pay money to do so, you will want to get some return on your investment. You will want people to be directed to what you are selling or promoting no matter what variation of your domain name they type in.
However, it would be a serious mistake to have several copies of your website published for each of your registered domain names. The search engines would view this as duplicated content, and that will seriously impact on the performance of each one of your websites in search engine results.
What you need to do instead is to have just one version of your website, and to have all the domain names you have registered pointing at that single version of the site.
You can make your own mind up about whether to choose buy a domain name that includes your business name, or to go with one that does not directly tell people anything about what your business is. You also need to decide whether or not to buy different versions of the name to protect your intellectual property.
Just go to our Register Domains options to see how easy it is.