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Helpless Against Pineiro
Well, not every Yankee was handcuffed by the Angels' starter today, but here are a few glaring examples of hitters who were.
Jeter, SS 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 .324
Johnson, N, DH 4 0 1 1 0 2 1 .207
Teixeira, 1B 4 0 0 1 0 1 2 .097
Rodriguez, A, 3B 3 0 0 0 1 3 1 .257
Cano, 2B 4 1 2 0 0 0 2 .382
Posada, C 4 0 1 0 0 1 4 .400
Granderson, CF 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 .313
Swisher, RF 4 0 1 1 0 1 1 .308
Gardner, LF 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 .217
Totals 34 3 7 3 2 8 15 .278
See those zeroes under H for Tex, A-Rod and Granderson? Ouch. The fact is, Joel Pineiro (I'd never really paid much attention to him before) was masterful in getting ground ball outs, and he made me long for the days when our own Chien-Ming Wang used to pitch the same way. Sigh.
Vazquez? He wasn't terrible and certainly didn't deserve the boos he heard at the Stadium. So he gave up a few runs. Booing won't instill confidence in him. Why not support your pitcher at least until he proves he can't do the job. That's not to say I haven't cursed him in the privacy of my own home. I'm no saint.
Aceves looked a little rusty, but Joba and Marte took care of business. Actually, I thought the Yankees might mount a comeback after Shields came in for the Angels and we scored a couple of runs. But there was no comeback, no walkoff, no pie.
Getting back to yesterday's home opener, I had to laugh when several people emailed to ask if I was at the game in the Bronx, sitting with her.
The confusion was triggered by this article in the Daily News, mentioning "my" name….
Martha Stewart tweets throughout Yankees home opener: 'Derek looks really good'
BY MICHAEL J. FEENEY AND BILL HUTCHINSON
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITERS
Wednesday, April 14th 2010, 4:00 AM
Perlman/The Star-Ledger; Corkery/News
Looks like Martha Stewart is a sports buff – who knew? The homemaking honcho tweeted all throughout New York Yankees home opener against the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday.
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Mets insider: Manuel not ready to bat Reyes third
Vazquez booed as Yankees can't rally
Yankees insider: A-Rod loving his new bling
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The domestic diva's got game – and an eye for the Yankees' captain.
No stranger to pinstripes, Martha Stewart tweeted her way through Tuesday's Bombers home opener, even offering play-by-play to rival Michael Kay.
"Curtis Granderson, new this year, has a great opportunity right now – two on base with two outs," Stewart wrote to her nearly 2 million followers onTwitter.
The homemaking honcho also showed off her photography skills, capturing Yankee pretty boys Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter.
"Derek looks really good," she noted.
After Jeter slugged his first homer of the year in the third inning, Stewart wrote, "Derek just hit a homer; 2-0, hooray!"
The multimedia maven sat with her good friend banker Jane Heller in front-row luxury seats left of the home team dugout and close enough to the Bombers' on-deck circle to converse with the players.
"A-Rod berated Jane for not bringing me more often to games," she tweeted. "Obviously, he realizes I am good luck!"
She even gave a hand to Granderson during one of his pre-at-bat warmups.
"Curtis Granderson just asked me to fix the velcro on his batting gloves and then he hit a very, very long fly ball to the end of centerfield."
Her eye was not just on the field, but also on celebrities sitting around her, including Mayor Bloomberg, Lorne Michaels, Alec Baldwin, Keith Olbermann"and a bunch of moguls."
You see, "the other Jane Heller," as my husband and I refer to the friend of Martha, is the private banker to Steinbrenner and the Yankees. She's the one with the front row seats at Yankee Stadium, not me. But we do know each other. She took me to the World Series in 2000 and, trust me, her seats are the best in the house. Here's an item in the NY Times that'll explain everything…
By JAMES BARRON with Elisabeth Bumiller and Marcelle S. Fischler
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What's in a Name? A Series Ticket
The woman in Row 1, Seat 9, at Yankee Stadium on Sunday night was named JANE HELLER. So was the woman in Row 1, Seat 8.
The Jane Heller in Seat 9 (and above, left) was the Jane Heller who wrote "Name Dropping," a novel about two women with the same name that was published this year by St. Martin's Press. To minimize the confusion here, let the record show that the two women in the "Name Dropping" book are both named Nancy Stern. Mercifully, for the sake of this item, not Jane Heller.
The Jane Heller in Seat 8 was a banker whose clients include the principal owner of the Yankees, GEORGE M. STEINBRENNER 3rd, and MARTHA STEWART. She is the one who invited Jane Heller (the author) to sit in the same section of Yankee Stadium as MAYOR RUDOLPH W. GIULIANI and his son, ANDREW; BUD SELIG, the commissioner of baseball; DENZEL WASHINGTON; SARAH JESSICA PARKER and her husband, MATTHEW BRODERICK; and THE REV. JESSE JACKSON.
The two Jane Hellers had had an e-mail exchange several months ago in which Ms. Heller (the banker) said that she had all the other Ms. Heller's books — and also had the best seats at Yankee Stadium.
That was several months ago.
"When it got to be the post-season," Ms. Heller (the author) said, "I thought, this would be a good time to hit her up for a couple of tickets. She said, 'Saturday is taken, but how about Sunday?' "
So they chatted with the likes of DEREK JETER and PAUL O'NEILL in the on-deck circle and traded stories about themselves, including the one about how Ms. Heller (the banker) came to be where she was.
"When my son was 2, he said to me, 'Mommy, you should get the Yankees,' " she said. "I started calling on the Yankees. One day, George had a problem at Chemical Bank. He said, 'Get that girl who keeps coming up here.' It's been almost 26 years. I've been his private banker all that time and still am the private banker to the Yankees."
Ms. Heller (the author) said that Ms. Heller (the banker) asked when her next book would be out. "April," the author said. "I'm thinking about opening day."
Life sure is funny. Martha Stewart was sitting in "my" seat yesterday.
Written by mlblogsjaneheller Posted in Dailies Tagged with A-Rod, Alfredo Aceves, Angels, Bank of America, Curtis Granderson, Jane Heller, Javier Vazquez, Joba Chamberlain, Joel Pineiro, Mark Teixeira, Martha Stewart, Yankees
April 15, 2010 - 12:00 am devilabrit
Well I'll try not to drop any names here, but the Phillies had as many hits in 2 innings, and more runs in those first 2 innings today than the Yankees did thru 9 innings… funny how some days are just like that…. 🙂
-peter
Phillies Outside
April 15, 2010 - 12:12 am A.J. Martelli
Interesting story Jane! Great work, as usual. I really wish you could have been there, it truly was amazing:
http://martelli.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/04/opening-day-at-yankee-stadium-a-wonderful-experience.html
April 15, 2010 - 12:16 am Jane Heller
Good for the Phillies, Peter. I'm thrilled for them. 🙂
I guess that means you were there yesterday, A.J.? I'll have to stop by and get your impressions of the festivities/game. It must have been quite a day.
April 15, 2010 - 2:19 am James Buxton
That is amazing. I'd love to have another "me" with the best seats in Yankee Stadium (lucky you Jane!!!). Funny enough, my ex-girlfriend and I both had a white cat named "mimoso" (no tickets to the postseason, but a lot of good moments with the cats). Speaking of good moments, I still have faith in Javi and I'm sure he'll find his moment and rebound. The season is young. I'm starting a blog on my own Jane and I'd be honoured if you could drop by and take a look jamesbuxton.mlblogs.com).
Good night to everybody, and let's dream for a win tomorrow.
April 15, 2010 - 3:34 am seindsfeld@aol.com
Mets could have had this guy Piniero…doesn't Piniero go well with Pinstripes though? Maybe the Angels don't miss Lackey so much afterall. 😛 But it's amazing Cano can hit .382 but still can't get that runner in from 3rd. I admit Vasqueeze wasn't terrible, but again he has to remember he's in the AL East now, not the NL East. Booing on his second start though, that's not cool. He could have been having post traumatic stress? At least they made it exciting at the end, kind of makes you miss the Melk man and his deliveries. Funny story about Martha, who would want to sit next to her though? 😮
April 15, 2010 - 8:05 am diane.anziano@gmail.com
Okay, its official…I'm having my name legally changed to Jane Heller. LOL. I don't know how you do it, but your blog guarantees to make me smile even after a loss. Thank you.
I agree Vasquez was not that bad…I think he's heading in the right direction. But just like with A-Rod, the fans are not going to get off his back until he shows them something positive.
We're in 3rd place in our division but its because we have played one less game than The Jays and The Rays – I know its too early to be looking at the standing but its hard not to do so. The team has a good mind set and I'm looking forward to a good run for the rest of the month. GO YANKEES!!!
April 15, 2010 - 8:30 am ooaooa
Never knew how "connected" you are "and that's a good thing"! You got to bond again with this other Jane Heller and get into those seats again and tell us about the "spread" that is included with the seats.
April 15, 2010 - 9:17 am ladyjane303
Do I see "Name Dropping – The Sequel" in your future? Looking forward to Huuuuughes' first start tonight. If we keep taking 2 out of 3 in every series, it would be just fine.
Great post as always Jane! I agree that Javy shouldn't have been booed, but I also admit to cursing him at work while I was "watching" the game on Game Day. Courtney has the emails to prove it. I think he will come around. I think all it will take is a few well pitched games and the fans will embrace him.
I hope Hughes has a good game today. I would love to see him emerge as a great pitcher. I love homegrown Yankees. Speaking of which I think Cano is off to a good start this year.
You want me to whack her for ya, Jane!?! LOL
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April 15, 2010 - 10:20 am mhugill@verizon.net
Damn I need a new name.
April 15, 2010 - 10:31 am phillies_phollowers
So that is where my awesome seats went…my evil twin stole them! lol
And I agree about the booing…I really think it is counterproductive.
April 15, 2010 - 12:13 pm PAUL
There's another Paul Lebowitz running around. He's an outdoor writer or something. My guess is I'm better than he is. I think you're a better writer than the banker person. We may need to eliminate those using our names. Unless we need them for protective purposes and deflecting blame for hell(er)raising.
April 15, 2010 - 12:16 pm jojovanb27@hotmail.com
Better to have Martha in your seat, than you in Martha's former seat (cell). For the record, I think Martha was railroaded on that deal. She paid a price for being a celebrity.
Phil Hughes needs to be sharp today and the Yanks need to get Kazmir up to 60+ pitches by the third inning. Let's get to their bullpen early.
So…you've been HOLDING OUT on us, haven't you, Ms. Heller? Rubbing elbows with the REAL Hoi Polloi…oy!!
You do have a surprise up your sleeve almost every day. Let's hope that Javy has a few pleasant ones for us in the very near future. Note how espn.com noted the boos & booze from da Bronx, and how it's Part of The Package, Mister V — EVERYBODY's been booed, from the Babe to Joe D to Mickey and on down — it's Noo Yawk! Think that Philly has exclusive domain over the Boo Birds? Gotta thicken yer skin a few layers, Javy!
And speaking of Philly — they do have a great team, and may well three-peat in the NL — but seriously, Phillie fans — when are you going to start playing MAJOR LEAGUE teams? The Nats & the Astros don't count!!
James, I think it's counterproductive to boo Vazquez this early, but that's just me. Will definitely check out your blog. Glad you started one!
I have to tell you, seindsfeld, that when the Yanks were trying to come back from 5-1 yesterday and they scored a couple of runs, I did think of Melky and how he might have set the stage for PIE. But hopefully somebody else – or lots of somebody elses – will step up and give us some exciting walkoffs. I don't think I could sit next to Martha. I'd be afraid I'd squirt mustard all over my shirt and she'd lecture me about how to get it off.
Who knew a novel about two people with the same name would lead to World Series tickets for me, Diane? Such a crazy story, but I was very grateful for those seats and that experience. I haven't even glanced at the standings. Not once. I figure it's too early and we've been winning series, so it feels like everything's going well. Sure, I'd feel better if Vazquez won a ball game and Tex started hitting. But it'll all straighten out. Right?
Actually, John, we didn't partake of the spread that night. The Other Jane Heller took Michael and me to the Yankees' dining room and we had steaks (and she had a martini) before the game. I'd love to re-bond with her, but I think she figured out I was never going to borrow money to buy a private plane or something. 🙂
Ladyjane, if Miramax, the company that bought the rights to Name Dropping, had made the movie, we'd be looking at a sequel by now. But, as with so many projects, it died in development hell. And yes, looking forward to Huuuughes tonight. I'd love to see him get a "W."
I've cursed Vazquez (and others) plenty, but I'm just not a boo-er of Yankees when I go to games, cheshirecat. I hate seeing them upset, because it's not as if they played poorly on purpose! Yeah, Cano looks fantastic, hitting the ball hard and even talking a walk here and there. Very happy about that.
You don't have to whack her, Jeff, although you're very chivalrous to suggest it. Just remind her that I'm the bigger fan!
I bet you have the same name as someone famous, Peg. Do a google search. It's amazing what – and who – turns up.
Counterproductive, Jenn. That's just the word I used above. It seems to me that booing doesn't motivate the player but rather makes him feel even worse about himself, which can't help his performance. Is he really going to try harder because people booed?
I'm sure there's more than one other Paul Lebowitz, Paul. Yes, I'm probably a better writer than the other Jane Heller, but she has the best seats in the house at Yankee Stadium and is friends with Jeter. I'd swap lives with her right now.
So true, jojovanb. At least I wasn't serving a sentence in the Bedford women's correctional facility! (I wonder if she got to watch or listen to Yankee games in there?) It'll be interesting to see if the Yanks can work Kazmir's pitch count up as they usually do, or if he's gotten better at throwing strikes. Should be a great game.
I read that espn column, Dave (thanks for sending the link). And while I understand that everyone's gotten booed, even the greats of the game, it makes me sad to hear people booing their own. When I was at the ALDS in '07 and people were booing Wang mercilessly, I stood up and yelled at the fans behind me and told them to shut up!
April 15, 2010 - 12:42 pm peggy3
Hi Jane & fellow baseball fans…
Whenever Yankee fans boo their own players I cringe. What is wrong with these people? This is your team and I feel you should support the players for better or for worse. Do people seriously think the players want to go out and have a bad day ??? (Well ..maybe Pavano could have cared less as long as he got his paycheck..haha). Does booing do any good? Isn't it more productive to stand behind your players ..not make them feel worse than they already do? Sometimes Yankee fans truly amaze me and NOT IN A GOOD WAY !!! I have never booed a player in my life …not even an opposing player (I came close at the ASG at Yankee Stadium when Paps came in after after he claimed he should close the game instead of Mo..but…I even restrained myself then). I hoping Javy is going to be just fine once he gets that first win under his belt. The Yankees didn't do a thing to help him out yesterday. It would have been nice if they got a few runs. It's only a few games…it's NOT 2004 …it's 2010 and Javy deserves a little patience on the part of the fans. I'm in his corner and I'll be cheering him on whenever he pitches. He's a YANKEE !!!
Jane ..I think I told you that I know the "other" Jane Heller too. I've spoken with her a few times because she is also my company's private banker (I work there …I wish it was MY company…lol). Unfortunately I don't know her that well to get top seating …sob sob. We deal mostly with her staff. That's ok …I know THE Jane Heller (YOU) and that's enough for me … :o).
I'll be at the game tonight ..here's hoping for a nice start
by young Master Hughes.
Go Yankees 2010 !!!
Peggy, I don't remember you telling me you knew the "other Jane Heller." How funny. She must be the private banker to everyone on the planet! On the subject of booing, I understand that people get frustrated and need to vent and show their displeasure. But I agree that it does nothing to help the player. Have I booed players on other teams? You bet. I booed Gary Sheffield when he came back to the Stadium as a Tiger, after that whole incident where he called Torre a racist. I booed Kenny Lofton for agreeing with Shef on that. But no Yankees. Only in front of my TV where they can't hear me. 🙂 Have fun tonight and get us a win, OK?
You look like John Franco, Mike? I'd play that to the hilt in NY. Free hero sandwiches! Free everything! HAHA. Yes, I guess Javy will have to grow a thicker skin. Either that or start pitching better.
April 15, 2010 - 1:02 pm bklyntrolleyblogger
well…If you're going to have anyone whacked, just don't do it near my house. I can do without the traffic jam. I once got a free hero sandwich because they thought I was John Franco! LoL!
NYC boo'd Mantle, Jeter, Mo and Johan Santana on his first day here. I don't agree with it. But Javy better develope thicker skin real quick and learn to tune out the bedeviling Bronx Cheer. softie!
mike BTB
April 15, 2010 - 6:09 pm mel.tmottbg@gmail.com
I hate the booing – hate it, hate it, hate it! I think the people that do it are "Yankee-come-lately" fans who only are rooting for a team they think will win. They never were passionate about Horace Clark! They are not baseball fans. Baseball fans cheer their own team and cheer the other team if they something very well.
I will admit to booing at a game once. It was at Camden Yard in 2000, Braves vs. Orioles. John Rocker came in in relief. I wasn't booing Rocker's baseball, it was after he'd said all those racist remarks.
Javy needs our support now!
Melissa, I can understand that booing is part if the game – Jeter always says he gets a charge out of being booed. I just can't bring myself to do it to my own team – not at the ballpark where they could hear it. I can only imagine how I'd feel if a stadium full of people booed me. It's hard enough to read a negative review of a book!
April 15, 2010 - 7:07 pm raysrenegade
I think they should have a Yankee's Jane Heller Day with everyone in the NYC area getting FREE Club Level seating for the night with proper Identification….Maybe a pre-game cocktail hour at the Hard Rock might be in order too.
Seriously, I know the Yankees were smitten with Joel Pinero before finally setting their sights a bit lower into the "Hotlanta" region and plucking Javier Vasquez from the Braves clutches.
So far that trade looks like a mutual bust with both players going into a series of respective tailspin to begin the season.
Guess it is a tale of "What might have been…" if the Yankees had been more complied to follow their hunch anf offer the world to Pinero.
But it is also only two starts, and people have been known to rebound or even adjust and come out again like gangbusters.
And Lady Jane….You have the advantage…Your counterpart never got to meet me!
Sun will shine again and the flowers will bloom, even on the sidewalks of the Bronx.
April 15, 2010 - 7:20 pm diane.anziano@gmail.com
Peggy, I hope you check in again today because I totally agree with you. I have never understood the concept of boo'ing your own team; especially a team we love as much as our Yankees. To me its about support and cheering them on to the finish line. I hated what the fans did to A-Rod regardless of whether or not he deserved it. I'd like to know how many of us could function at our chosen professions if we were being watched by 50,000 people, all sharing their opinions of our performance. Also, Peggy, regarding the Tommy James event at the book store – it doesn't look like he is planning to perform. I don't know if that changes your desire to attend or not. Even if there is no plan for him to sing, he might burst into song anyway.
Excited about Hughes-ee (as Girardi calls him) starting tonight, Jane. Want to see if his new pitch is what he needs to put him in as a solid starter…maybe #4…GO YANKEES!!!
I should explain myself better. The booing I hate is when people boo for their own team. (Actually, I don't think anyone should boo players, but I have very high standards of behavior!)
There are players I can understand people booing: Manny, Shef, and others with bad attitudes, Arod (due to the steroid thing, not when he's not hitting!), Clemens for his showboating. I could see Yankee fans booing Jimmy Rollins for his WS prediction.
There are players in the game, that to me, are sort of above booing. I don't understand why opposing fans boo Jeter. Here is a guy who has played with class, grace, and dignity and is nice to reporters AND his parents! He's such a role model!!
Bernie Williams was a non booable player. Tony Gwinn, Cal Ripken Jr, Joe Mauer, Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine.
And has anyone ever booed Mariano? I can't imagine it.
Any other players anyone can think of who are above boos?
You make an excellent point, Renegade. The other Jane Heller never had the privilege of meeting you and I did! So there! If Pineiro continues to pitch all year like he did yesterday, I'll wish the Yankees had gone after him and not Vazquez. But it's too early to know. Lots of baseball left to play.
Diane, I agree with you on the booing – it turned out to be a juicy topic here today. And so far in tonight's game, Hughes has been fantastic. (No jinx.)
People boo Jeter in opposing parks because he's the face of the Yankees, Melissa, not because he isn't a great, classy player. He just smiles. Doesn't bother him. But yeah, there are guys who should be totally unbooable, including the ones you named.
April 15, 2010 - 10:19 pm seindsfeld@aol.com
I have to admit, I boo the other team, especially the red sox. It's part of the fun, especially when they announce their names. I don't really boo bad team, like if the Yankees are playing the Orioles and I'm there it's like, what's the point? But I don't think I ever booed the Yankees or any other team I like. I usually just hang my head in shame or scream obscenities in the privacy of my home. The most disgusting ever was, and sorry if someone mentioned this, when Yankee fans booed A-rod in the first game for dropping a foul ball. This was when he was going through a lot of issues. It was pretty nasty, and couldn't have helped. And Melissa, there was one time I heard people booing Mariano, I forget when, but he was struggling and I remember Michael Kay was pretty dumbfounded.
That's more like what I do, seindsfeld – scream obscenities in the privacy of my home. LOL. I have a vague memory of the Mo episode you're talking about. It boggles the mind, doesn't it?
Do you bang and throw things too Jane? XD I remember the 5th game of the ALCS last year, I think I almost destroyed my house when the Angels came back. It's all a blur…except that we won eventually 😀
April 16, 2010 - 1:49 am raysfanboy
I haven't left many comments this week, so I was not able to congratulate you guys on humiliating my team last weekend. Of course, I hold out hope that we can return the favor later in the season. We're heading to Boston this weekend. I have a feeling that the Sox, Rays, and Yanks will all be beating each other up all season long.
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I've stopped throwing things, seindsfeld. As I wrote in my book, I once threw a piece of cheese at my husband when the Yankees were losing and that was my rock bottom. So now I try to behave.
The Yankees didn't exactly humiliate the Rays, raysfanboy. Your guys are always tough. We just prevailed two out of three times. I agree that the three teams will be at each other's throats all year long.
April 17, 2010 - 5:42 pm seindsfeld@aol.com
Oh yeah! And it landed in your husband's beard? lol XD I'd still like to see you screaming obscenities, maybe you can put it on youtube 😛 Hopefully not though as it would mean the Yankees aren't playing well 😐
Me screaming obscenities is not a pretty sight, seindsfeld, although there are times when my husband cracks up. But you're right: if I'm screaming, it means the Yanks aren't doing well and we don't want that!
April 18, 2010 - 10:36 pm angelsgirl012
hahahahahha oh my… that must feel terrible! 😉 Two Jane Hellers! One is Martha Stewart's bestie and the other is an incredible blogger/author!
Sorry Ms Stewart Jeter's taken haha.
I'm glad that Pinero did well for us. It was his first start of the season and my first time watching him! :D. I'm looking forward to another series with the Yankees!
Pineiro was fantastic, Mimi. Really impressive. I'm sure you're glad the team signed him. And yes, there are two Jane Hellers. Actually, I'm sure there are dozens of us!
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2016 has been my best year in terms of traveling, and I've yet to write anything about my 2016 trips. So let me start it off with our Taiwan trip last April 2016.
Taiwan, officially called the Republic of China (ROC), is a state in East Asia, with neighbors including China (west), Japan (northeast) and Philippines (south). It is around 4 hrs and 30 mins trip from Singapore Changi Airport to Taoyuan International Airport. We went there on the first weekend of April hoping to catch the tail end of the sakura/spring season.
Early Saturday morning, we took the red eye flight to Taiwan via Scoot. Once we arrived in Taoyuan International Airport, we took UBus 705 (N$30; S$1 = ~22N$) (found in Terminal 1) which took us to the HSR (High Speed Rail) Taoyuan Station.
Taiwan High Speed Rail (also known as THSR, HSR, or Gāotíe) is a high-speed rail line approximately 345KM in length running along the west coast of Taiwan from Taipei Main Station in the north to Kaohsiung in the south. Similar to Shinkansen of Japan, the HSR can reach speeds of up to 330 km/hr. There are 3 different seating sections: non-reserved (car 10-12), reserved and business class. There are automated ticket vending machines available in the stations, as well as counters. More information on traveling via Taiwan HSR here.
Taiwan (Republic Of China) is an island nation located east of Hong Kong and north of the Philippines. Before it became ROC, Taiwan was under the Japanese regime until World War II when it was claimed by People's Republic of China and thus was called Republic of China. In a way, it is an independent country but still under the constitution of PRC.
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The requirements and procedure for visa application for Philippine passport holders residing in Philippines can be found on this link.
Aside from applying for Visa, there is also an option to apply for Travel Authorization Certificate. Nationals of India, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and Indonesia, who possess a valid visa (including an electric one) or permanent resident certificate issued by U.S.A., Canada, Japan, U.K., Schengen Convention countries, Australia or New Zealand, are eligible for the visa exemption program, which permits a duration of stay up to 30 days. Since I have a trip to Australia in 4 months after going to Taiwan, I decided to get an Australian Visa first and use it to apply for the Travel Authorization Certificate to Taiwan. Take note that you can only use a valid visa for the TAC if: 1. on the same continuing journey, you are using the Visa to the issuing country prior to your arrival in Taiwan AND/OR 2. you will arrive in Taiwan before the expiration date of the valid visa.
After getting my Australian Visa grant, I applied for the TAC right away and it was approved on the same day. The printed version of both visa and TAC is needed to be shown to Taiwan immigration upon arrival.
Applying for an Australian Visa is totally different from applying for a visa in an Asian country. You can do it online or manually, although I advise to do it online since it easier and faster.
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(Evidence of) Assets, Personal – I used the same bank statement I attached for #6.
After attaching every document, double check all the documents as well as your answers to the form and then you can proceed for payment. Only then will they start to assess your application. The application fee is AUD$ 135 plus surcharges depending on the card you use.
I received an email straightaway to acknowledge my application, as well as a letter requiring me to provide personal identifiers in the form of biometrics. I then had to book for an appointment online for biometrics (fingerprint and facial photo taking). You can also go there for walk-in and just let them know you are there for biometrics. There is a SGD 43.30 (to be paid in cash) processing fee for the biometrics. After that you just have to wait for the Visa Grant to be sent to your email. I received mine a few hours after I got my biometrics taken.
VISA application from the Philippines can also be done online, although the document requirements have a slight difference to the requirements here in Singapore. Also, biometrics is not required and the Visa grant can take upto 5 weeks before approval (or rejection).


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"Years ago I became acquainted with a set of books known as The Mystical City of God, by Sister Mary of Jesus of Agreda.
"I was impressed by the recommendations for the book by men high in authority in the Church.
"My first anxiety came when I heard it was on the index. I checked. It is not on the index. Once upon a time it was, for a period of about 3 months. If the Church saw fit to remove this prohibition from the book, it is not only safe, but of interest to read. A foreword from Abbe J.A.Boullan: The Roman Church, after having placed this work on the Index on Aug 4,1681, on account of the controversy which it excited, withdrew it Nov 9,1681. This last decree is of such force, that in 1713, a bp. once prohibited the reading of it, and the holy see obliged the bishop to retract this as being contrary to the decree of Innocent XI which has the force of an obligatory law throughout the Universal..


Key Personnel at The Tasman Tank Co.
In 1996 Bryan started Tank Services Pty Ltd now trading as Tasman Tanks. He has over 30 years of industry experience with extensive knowledge of the entire tank industry, from design, manufacturing through to construction. This unique experience in all areas of the business enables Bryan to deliver and meet the specific needs of his clients and is used to create the Tasman Tank end to end Turnkey solution which his clients benefit from today.
Ray has over 20 years' experience in the Commercial , Industrial, Infrastructure and Residential Construction markets, with extensive knowledge in Manufactured Building Products, Specification Development markets and Senior Management roles. With a focus on Engineered Solutions & Customer Service, we look forward to working with our Industry partners and clients, and providing our value added Service.
Warwick has worked in the construction and manufacturing sector for over 25 years with contracts up to $40M. He has a broad depth of experience in Steel Fabrication, Earth Works, Mining and Mechanical, Hydraulics and Structural Equipment Design. Warwick enjoys problem solving and working hand in hand with Tasman's core and specialist market fields.
Vikki joined Tasman Tanks in 2004 after a long career in the welded tank industry. She began as a Trainee Draftsperson in 1981 and worked her way up through the ranks. Vikki has extensive knowledge of tank specifications and relevant Australian Standards.
Greg has worked within the Industrial Sector for over twenty five years, in Senior Management positions, specialising predominately in Business Development in both the Australasian and International markets. He has worked for both Corporate and Private Companies. Greg also has the responsibility of the Sales for Tasman's export market, as well as managing the New Zealand business.
Michael has 30+ years' experience across the commercial, industrial and residential construction space, both in hydraulic installations and engineered product sales, understanding the process from design, specification right through to construction. He is a licensed plumber with direct commercial/industrial experience having worked on some of Sydney's largest and iconic projects. Michael can assist in offering (or is key) to understanding the customer's needs and delivering the best solution for your project.
Shane has worked at Tasman Tanks since 2004. Coming from a trade background, he worked in construction for many years then moved into Project Management. Shane has relocated to Fiji where he heads up our Pacific Region tank requirements.
The Tasman Tank Co was established in 1996 by the current Managing Director Bryan Aldridge. The company brings together years of experience in the water industry. We specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of water storage systems throughout Australasia.
Over the years our market share and reputation has steadily grown, cementing our place as a leader in the water storage industry. Whilst still servicing our traditional fire and building services clientele, the majority of our market is from government infrastructure, industrial mining, rainwater harvesting and waste water. This progression has been achieved by focusing on quality in design, documentation, manufacturing and onsite installation. The two keys areas that are paramount in our design process are quality and cost. This focus has allowed Tasman Tanks to expand its product range and customer base to an international level. In addition to our core range of galvanised steel and stainless steel tanks we are proud to introduce our new fusion bonded range of larger capacity storage tanks for more technically demanding industrial, potable & process water, wastewater applications.
Feedback received from clients over the years indicates that Tasman Tank's overall success is largely attributed to its innovative approach, reliability and highest quality products and service during design, manufacture and installation.
Tasman Tanks comprises 60 core staff in both Australia and New Zealand. Our team consists of high quality Project Management, Construction, Contracts Administration, Engineering, Drafting & Design, Sales Consultants, Administration/Technical support, Workshop Fabrication, Accredited OH&S Officers, Service & Maintenance people and numerous on-site installation crews.
Head Office is located in Sydney with adjoining factory housing fabrication and despatch; with Head Office adjacent to despatch thus centralizing all areas in one to better maximize quality and efficiency in production.
The company has in-house design and drafting capacity to offer a full service from concept to completion. Overall structural certification is undertaken by an independent engineering company, thus creating no conflict of interest.
We have extensive in-house policies and structures implemented throughout the company. These cover Quality Management, Occupational Health & Safety Management System, Industrial Relations Management, Environmental Management Systems and Pre-qualification of suppliers. All staff and subcontractors undertake frequent training in these policies and systems. The policies are regularly reviewed by an external auditor to ensure adherence with government and industry regulations.
The organisation chart is shown below. As illustrated, all major projects are overseen by the Project Managers at Head Office and New Zealand Office respectively.
A dedicated Project Manager is assigned to all projects and works closely with a team that includes a Site Supervisor and Contracts Administrator.


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Marjory Joann Russell "Mommom", 86, of Peoria, IL passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 at Rosewood Care Center in East Peoria, IL. She was born July 9, 1930 in Clinton, IL to Joseph Edwin and Ethel Louella West Swearingen. She married her high school sweet heart George "Del" Russell on June 17, 1948 in Clinton; he survives. She is also survived by her daughter, Sara Kathleen Wade of Peoria; grandchildren, Derek (Dawne) Wade of Pekin, IL, Jennifer (Mark) Rempe of Chatham, IL, Joanna (Darren) Williams of East Peoria, IL, Peter (Joy) Wade of East Peoria, IL, Beth Wade of Denver, CO, Lance (Angela ) Russell of Peoria, IL, Eric (Shannon) Russell of East Peoria, IL and Cody (Tschara) Russell of Peoria, IL; nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, John Mark Russell and sisters, Phyllis Caperelli and Rosalie Petronello. She was a graduate of Methodist Nursing School and worked for years as a nurse and provided care at the Smiley Living Center; retiring December 30, 1986. When asked the secret of their marriage of 68 years Marjory replied, "having God in your hearts, caring enough to put the other one first and marrying your best friend." She lived her life by these two sayings. "I slept and dreamed that life was beauty and awoke to find that life was duty" and "If it is to be it starts with me". Her many friends and family will mourn her loss and her smiles. She and her husband attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Peoria. The family is grateful for the loving care that the staff of the Rosewood Care Center provided her. A graveside family service will be held in Clinton at a later date.
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Technology & Innovation — August 25, 2011
Jobs Leaves Apple With an Uncertain Future
In the midst of a battle against cancer, Steve Jobs has resigned as C.E.O. of Apple, the company he saved from bankruptcy to lead the world market in creative computing devices.
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Steve Jobs has resigned from Apple, the company he saved from bankruptcy to bring to the summit of the world's computing firms. In a letter to his board of directors, Jobs conceded that he could no longer fulfill his obligations as C.E.O. and strongly recommended the board appoint Apple's logistics man, Tim Cook, as the new head of the company. Cook is the man behind Apple's streamlined production facilities in China and largely credited for the company's wide profit margins. Cook is necessary to the company but is he sufficient for its continued success?
Rarely has one man had such an influence over such a large and successful company. Jobs' remarkable vision into the future of creative computing elevated him to guru status in the eyes of many Apple consumers. His departure is highly symbolic though not immediately a crisis: "The good news for Apple is that the product road map in this industry is pretty much in place two and three years out," said David B. Yoffie, a professor at the Harvard Business School. Cook has long been considered the heir apparent by industry insiders as well as Wall Street.
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USC, TCU set for upsetting weekend? College football bold predictions for Week 14
December 2, 2022, 2:52 p.m. ·4 min read
The college football season enters the final weekend with uncertainty as the games are bigger and the pressure is ramped up. The urgency of the College Football Playoff and conference races can cause teams to raise their level of play or stumble close to the finish line. This leads to unexpected results – often in places where it is least anticipated.
That's why we're here to make sense of things. The USA TODAY Sports college football staff — Scooby Axson, Paul Myerberg, Erick Smith, Eddie Timanus and Dan Wolken — weigh in with bold predictions for Week 12 of the college football season:
USC is only the playoff team that has struggle
For those who are waiting for chaos and hoping to see Ohio State and Alabama jump into the final four conversation will be sadly disappointing. This weekend, as far as the four teams at the top of the latest of College Football Playoff rankings, won't have much drama, except USC and their defense will struggle to put away Utah, but Caleb Williams and the Trojan offense will do enough to squeak by and earn an unlikely playoff spot and Williams the Heisman Trophy. -- Scooby Axson
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Unbeaten TCU suffers first loss but makes playoff
Kansas State beats TCU by enough (17 points, let's say) to cause the Horned Frogs to have to sweat out the rest of Saturday as pundits reassess Ohio State as a playoff contender. In the end, TCU will still fend off OSU and make the playoff but be dropped one spot to No. 4 in the final rankings, setting up a semifinal matchup with Georgia instead of what might be a slightly friendlier pairing with Michigan. -- Paul Myerberg
Central Florida repeats Tulane defeat
Conventional wisdom says it's hard to be a team twice. It's even harder when the game are only three weeks apart and the losing team gets the return match at home. However, Central Florida - even with some concerns about quarterback John Ryhs Plumlee's health - has the makeup to go back to Tulane and take a second victory against the Green Wave - this time with the American Athletic championship on the line. Sadly, the spoils the finish for a monumental season by Tulane. but we all should still applaud Willie Fritz for the job he has done.
Central Florida linebacker Walter Yates III (27) sacks Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt (7) during the second quarter of their game at Yulman Stadium.
TCU, Kansas State stage classic Big 12 title game
The Big 12 championship will be the best game of the day on Saturday. That won't be much of a shocker, given the high number of close games the league staged during the entirety of the regular season. Kansas State has been itching for this rematch since its first meeting with the Horned Frogs. TCU's reputation as comeback kids is well earned, but don't forget the rally on that particular day was aided by a spate of K-State injuries. The Wildcats are now playing their best ball of the season, having won their last three games by an average of just over 21 points. The Horned Frogs will be ready as well, of course, rolling into this contest off a decisive win against Iowa State – a team the Wildcats beat by a single point early in the campaign. Did we mention there've been a lot of close games in the conference this year?
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Identification, Placement and Review Committee
WCDSB IPRC Process
The Special Education Transformation Report of May 2006 recognized the need to improve the balance between a focus on teaching, learning and related student outcomes, and the need for appropriate process, documentation and accountability in Special Education. As a result, in two Deputy memoranda to school boards (October 12, 2006 and November 30, 2006), the ministry asked boards to examine their IPRC practices such that when both the board and the parent(s) agree that the student's placement will be in the regular classroom, an IPRC is not required.
The provision of Special Education services in WCDSB is not dependent upon the Identification Placement and Review Committee process. The A1/SS1, A2/SS2, and A3 process is used to document student needs, and to outline service delivery. This structured process includes the need for further assessment, and interventions in order to bring the provision of services to a student in a timely fashion. Identification, Placement and Review Committees are convened, usually at parent(s) request, but the vast majority of students in our system, go through the A1/SS1, A2/SS2 process which may lead to an IEP without having to wait for an official IPRC identification and placement decisions.
The IEP for each student is reviewed each term in conjunction with the report card. For students who have had an IPRC, an Annual Review of the IPRC must be offered to the parent(s)/guardian on a yearly basis. If desired, the parent(s)/guardian can waive the IPRC Annual Review (this must be done in written form and filed in the OSR).
This provision of service is in line with our philosophy of inclusion, operational in WCDSB since the early 1980s. Other Boards have shifted toward inclusion as well, and where service was once almost exclusively governed by the IPRC process, there are now a variety
Function and membership
Regulation 181/98 requires that all school boards establish one or more Identification, Placement and Review Committees (IPRC´s).
An IPRC shall:
Determine whether or not the pupil should be identified as exceptional
Where the committee has identified the pupil as an exceptional pupil, identify the areas of exceptionalities according to Ministry categories and definitions
Decide an appropriate placement
Provide reasons for placement if deciding for placement in a special class
Ministry of Education links:
The Identification, Placement and Review Committee:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/identifi.html
Special Education Regulations:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/regs.html
Resolving Identification or Placement Issues:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/issues.html
Categories and Definitions of Exceptionalities
Ministry of Education Regulation 181/98 requires that all school boards establish one or more Identification, Placement and Review Committees (IPRC's). The IPRC is composed of at least 3 persons, one of whom must be a principal or supervisory officer of the board. The IPRC meets and decides if a student should be identified as an exceptional pupil, and if so must designate a category of exceptionality according to the categories and definition of exceptionalities established under subsection 8 (3) of the Act. The IPRC must also decide upon a placement for the exceptional student.
Areas of Exceptionality
I. Behaviour
Emotional Disturbance and/or Social Maladjustment
Definition: A learning disorder characterized by specific behaviour problems over such a period of time, and to such a marked degree, and of such a nature, as to adversely affect educational performance; and that may be accompanied by one or more of the following:
An inability to build or to maintain interpersonal relationships;
Excessive fears or anxieties;
A tendency to compulsive reaction;
An inability to learn which cannot be traced to intellectual, sensory or other health factors, or any combination thereof
II. Communication
1. Autism
Definition: A severe learning disorder that is characterized by:
Disturbances in:
Rate of educational development;
Ability to relate to the environment;
Mobility;
Perception, speech, and language;
Lack of the representational-symbolic behaviour that precedes language
2. Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Definition: An impairment characterized by deficits in language and speech development because of diminished or non-existent auditory response to sound (i.e., hard of hearing, deaf).
3. Language Impairment
Definition: A learning disorder characterized by an impairment in comprehension and/or the use of verbal communication or the written or other symbol system of communication, which may be associated with neurological, psychological, physical, or sensory factors and which may:
Involve one or more of the form, content, and function of language in communication;
Include one or more of the following:
Language delay;
Dysfluency;
Voice, and articulation development which may or may not be organically or functionally based
4. Speech Impairment
Definition: A disorder in language formulation that may be associated with neurological, psychological, physical or sensory factors; that involves perceptual motor aspects of transmitting oral messages; and that may be characterized by impairment in articulation, rhythm, and stress.
5. Learning Disability
Definition: A learning disorder evident in both academic and social situations that involves one or more of the processes necessary for the proper use of spoken language or the symbols of communication, and is characterized by a condition that:
Is not primarily the result of:
Impairment of vision;
Impairment of hearing;
Physical disability;
Developmental disability;
Primary emotional disturbance;
Cultural difference;
Results in significant discrepancy between academic achievement and assessed intellectual ability, with deficits in one or more of the following:
Receptive language (listening, reading);
Language processing (thinking, conceptualizing, integrating);
Expressive language (talking, spelling, writing);
Mathematical computations;
May be associated with one or more conditions diagnosed as:
A perceptual disability;
A brain injury;
Minimal brain dysfunction;
Dyslexia;
Developmental aphasia.
III. Intellectual
1. Giftedness
Definition: An unusually advanced degree of general intellectual ability that requires differentiated learning experiences of a depth and breadth beyond those normally provided in the regular school program to satisfy the level of educational potential indicated.
2. Mild Intellectual Disability
Definition: A learning disorder characterized by:
An ability to profit educationally within a regular class with the aid of considerable curriculum modification and supportive services;
An inability to profit educationally within a regular class because of slow intellectual development;
A potential for academic learning, independent social adjustment, and economic self-support.
3. Developmental Disability
Definition: A severe learning disorder characterized by:
An inability to profit from a special education program for students with mild intellectual disabilities because of slow intellectual development;
An ability to profit from a special education program that is designated to accommodate slow intellectual development;
A limited potential for academic learning, independent social adjustment, and economic self support.
IV. Physical
1. Physical Disability
Definition: A condition of such severe physical limitation or deficiency as to require special assistance in learning situations to provide the opportunity for educational achievement equivalent to that of pupils without exceptionalities who are the same age or development level.
2. Blind and Low Vision
Definition: A condition of partial or total impairment of sight or vision that even with correction affects educational performance adversely (i.e., limited vision, blind).
V. Multiple Exceptionalities
Definition: A combination of learning or other disorders, impairments, or physical disabilities, that is of such a nature as to require, for educational achievement, the services of one or more teachers holding qualifications in special education and the provision of support services appropriate for such disorders, impairments, or disabilities.
IPRC Annual Reviews
The following is an overview of the IPRC Annual Review Process.
Why Schedule an IPRC Review?
IPRC's are a formal process as dictated by Regulation 181/98. This regulation mandates that for every student who has been IPRC'd in a school Board, an IPRC Review meeting must be held a minimum of once every school year. The only exception is if the parent informs the school Principal in writing that this meeting does not need to occur. Parents and/or the school Principal have the right to request an IPRC Annual Review once every 3 months.
What is the Purpose of an IPRC Review?
The main purpose of the IPRC Review is to consider the original placement and identification decisions and determine if they should be continued or whether a different decision should be made.
Placement only refers to the following:
A regular class with indirect support. The student is placed in a regular class for the entire day, and the teacher receives specialized consultative services.
A regular class with resource assistance. The student is placed in a regular class for most or all of the day and receives specialized instruction, individually or in a small group, within the regular classroom from a qualified Special Education Teacher.
A regular class with withdrawal assistance. The student is placed in a regular class and receives instruction outside of the classroom for less than 50% of the school day, from a qualified Special Education Teacher.
A Special Education class with partial integration. The student is placed in a Special Education class where the student-teacher ratio conforms to Regulation 298, section 31, for at least 50% of the school day, but is integrated with a regular class for at least one instructional period daily.
A Special Education class full time. The student is placed in a Special Education class, where the student-teacher ratio conforms to Regulation 298, section 31, for the entire school day.
Placement does not refer to any of the following:
Grade level;
A student studying a subject or course at a different grade level i.e. a student in grade 4 studying Mathematics at the grade 6 level; a student in grade 8 studying English at the grade 9 level;
A student participating in alternate programming i.e. Advanced Placement courses, UCEP, enriched Mathematics classes etc.
Therefore, neither of these statements should be noted as a placement option.
Identification refers to the students area of exceptionality. Identification only refers to the following:
Language Impairment
Mild Intellectual Disability
Regular class with indirect support
The student is placed in a regular class for the entire day, and the teacher receives specialized consultative services.
Regular class with resource assistance
The student is placed in the regular class for most or all of the day and receives specialized instruction, individually or in a small group, within the regular classroom from a qualified special education teacher.
Regular class with withdrawal assistance
The student is placed in the regular class and receives instruction outside of the classroom for less than 50% of the school day, from a qualified special education teacher.
Special education class with partial integration
The student is placed by the IPRC in a special class where the student-teacher ratio conforms to Regulation 298, section 31, for at least 50% of the school day, but is integrated with a regular class for at least one instructional period daily.
Special education class full time
The student is placed by the IPRC in a special education class, where the student/ teacher ratio conforms to Regulation 298, section 31, for the entire day.
What happens at the IPRC Review
What Happens at the IPRC Review?
The IPRC Review considers the same type of information that was originally considered at the initial IPRC. The main focus should be on the student's strengths and needs. As noted above, the IPRC will determine if the area of exceptionality is the same or needs to be changed; as well as determining the placement.
The discussion may also include recommendations regarding Special Education programs and services. Parents need to understand that the IPRC has the authority to make recommendations about Special Education programs and services for the student, but it does not have any decision-making power in this respect. Recommendations regarding programs and services cannot be appealed. The parent must provide written permission for the discussion to include the progress the student has made in relation to the IEP.
The school sends the parent(s) and student if they are 16 years of age or older, an invitation to attend the IPRC Annual Review.
Note that the parent may request an IPRC Review once every 3 months, but they must do so in writing. The same timelines exist for the IPRC Review as the original IPRC process. This means that if the parent provides a written request for an IPRC Review, within 15 days the school Principal must let the parent know, in writing, approximately when the IPRC Review will occur. If the parent chooses to waive the right to hold the IPRC Annual Review they must do so in writing. The Principal of the school will chair the meeting and record the results of the IPRC Annual Review. Parents are asked to sign the form.
The Principal of the school will ensure the correct distribution of the forms which includes the Superintendent of School Support Services. Regulation 181/98 states that a designated representative of the Board must receive a copy. It is an expectation that the Special Education Teacher and Classroom Teacher (in elementary) attend the IPRC Review. Student Services personnel may be invited to attend as appropriate.
After the IPRC Annual Review
After receiving the Statement of Decision resulting from an Annual Review, the parent may request a follow-up meeting. This request must be made within 15 days of receiving the Statement of Decision, and the request for a follow-up meeting with the IPRC must be made in writing. The Principal should make every effort to accommodate this follow-up meeting as soon as possible. If at the follow-up meeting different decisions are made, the Principal must revise the Statement of Decision and provide written reasons for the changes. The Principal will ask the parent to consent to the revised identification and/or placement decision.
Parental Disagreement with the IPRC Decision:
If the parent disagrees with the decision at the IPRC Annual Review they may:
Within 30 days of the IPRC Annual Review decision, file a notice of appeal with the Secretary of the Board;
Within 15 days of receiving the decision from the second meeting, file a notice of appeal with the Secretary of the Board.
If the parent does not supply written consent to the identification or placement, but also does not appeal, the school Board may implement the placement decision. In this case, the Principal will notify the parent of the action taken.
IPRC Parent Guide
Special Education at WCDSB
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
Individual Education Plans(IEP)
Transition Plan
Special Education Programs
Specialized Equipment Amount (SEA)
Assistive Technology Software
Special Education Links & Resources
School Health Support Services
Accessibility of School Buildings


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"These conferences were spread over 10 days with every day fully taken up although we did have Saturday afternoon free! Of interest are some of the speakers including Michael Checkland, then Director of Resources, Television, and Dennis Main-Wilson (who was accompanied by his agent Roger Hancock - brother of Tony) who gave a fascinating and witty talk. The 'Business Game' was a standard feature of these conferences and involved managing a 'company' over the 10 days by attempting to make the right business decisions."
Back Row: D.C. Davis; J. McCaw; C. Henocq; J. Cooper; P.D.O. Williams; K.A. Appleby; D.T Leach; H.E. Farrow; G.A. Thompson; W.B Arnold; W.D. Hamer.
Centre Row: D. Cudlip; R.G. Moyes; D.C. Savage; O.R. Lee; L. Stephens; B.J. Smith; K.N. Austin; R.C.W. Carpenter; K.W. Sherriff; N.H. Taylor; W.R. Hawkins; A.C. Ratherham; L.P. Tinson; G.I. Ross; E.E. Dix.
Front Row (seated): A.R. Cockrill; D.G. Jones; C.J. White; R.J. Gough; R.V. Goodman; S.V. Rayner; P.W. Green; R.J. Grimshaw; K.S. Beavins; R.M. Woodbridge.
Back Row: T.J.Lindfield, D.J.Mount, R.R.A.Brooks, J.Macrea, N.Claxton, J.Zammit-Haber, R.J.Watson, A.Kirkland.
Middle Row: P.Hayes, D.Thurtell, A.Grainger, J.Aberdein, R.P.Marsden, P.L.Harrison, R.M.Singleton, B.T.Fickiling, P.J.Graham.
Front Row: S.J.Searley, P.J.Martin, D.L.Firth, R.Hammond, S.Cresswell, R.J.Morris, M.W.J.Hate, C.G.Ager, Mrs J.P.Wood, R.Rose.
Back row: Fred Gelder., Graham Burhop., Win Carnall., Glyn Storey., John Dailley., Tim Hardiman., Paul Grice., Guy McNally.
Middle row: Chris Symons., Eric Pollen., Ryhs Lewis., Fred Wylie., Peter Wright., Simon Hewitt., Ray Jeffries., Ian Stone.
Front row: Derek Hedges., Gerry Quinn., Bill Murray., Lorraine Baldry., Tony Kendall., Bill Buckley., Phil Lacey., John Spicer.
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Front Row: Allan Jones, Chris Gandy, Gary Frost, Bill Rowe, Jim Baker, Terry Stone.
Back Row: Doug Latcham. Dave Munro. Simon Parnall.
Middle Row: Bill Jarrard, Paul Kirk, Peter Howe, Peter Wood-Fisher, Simon Hall, Jon Aberdein, Des Hill.
Front Row: Chris Rivers, Martin Rigby, Rodney Norville, Graham Rimmington, John Howell, Harry Willard, Andy Hughes.


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Prince Harry discussed his memoir Spare and the Royal Family rift on 60 Minutes.
Harry admitted he struggled to grieve for Princess Diana and sought therapy and psychedelics.
Harry also spoke about Camilla Parker Bowles, whom he called "dangerous" and willing to harm him and his brother to improve her image.
Harry said Meghan Markle's race was a factor in how the press treated her.
Harry tried to address his concerns privately with the Royal Family but was met with leaks & planted stories against him and Meghan.
Harry accused Buckingham Palace of "spoon-feeding" information to a correspondent and manipulating the narrative through the press.
Harry said the Royal Family didn't protect him and Meghan and told them not to speak out about their issues.
Harry claimed that his father, Prince Charles, stopped taking his calls and that the Royal Family cut him off financially.
Harry said he and Meghan had to move to North America to protect their mental and physical health.


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NORMAN, Okla. (AP) Buddy Hield and No. 18 Oklahoma were able to shake off some early rust.
Hield scored all but two of his 17 points in the first half, and the Sooners shut down George Mason for a 61-43 victory Wednesday.
Oklahoma (9-3) returned from a nine-day holiday layoff in the final game for both schools before conference play begins.
Oklahoma's swarming defense held George Mason to 29.5 percent shooting from the field, including 0 for 14 on 3-pointers. The Sooners also forced 11 turnovers that led to 14 points.
Oklahoma controlled the interior, outscoring the Patriots 34-26 in the paint and outrebounding them 47-38 despite limited minutes from senior forward TaShawn Thomas, who was in foul trouble much of the day.
Freshman forward Khadeem Lattin stepped up with Thomas on the bench, grabbing nine rebounds to tie his career high.
George Mason (5-7) was led by junior center Shevon Thompson's nine points and 11 rebounds.
Those second-half struggles were personified by freshman guard Isaiah Jackson. After scoring nine points in the first half, he went 0 for 6 from the field after halftime.
George Mason was able to keep the game tight early, but watched Oklahoma's lead balloon to 14 points at halftime thanks in part to a 14-2 run aided by four turnovers. The Sooners tightened their defense even more in the second half, holding the Patriots to 20 points.
The Sooners were not without their own offensive woes. They shot 39.3 percent for the game, including 26.1 percent in the second half. Oklahoma also committed 14 turnovers.
Thomas sat out the majority of the first half after committing his second foul 4 minutes into the game. But he was able to contribute nine points and seven rebounds in 16 minutes.
George Mason: The Patriots' previous low was 30.9 percent shooting in their season-opening loss to Cornell. ... George Mason is 1-2 in road games.
Oklahoma: Woodard, a sophomore guard, had eight rebounds to eclipse his previous career high of six. ... Oklahoma improved to 6-0 at home. ... The Sooners have held nine of their 12 opponents to 40 percent shooting or less.
George Mason returns home for its Atlantic 10 opener Saturday night against La Salle.


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The Legends of Rock aka Leyendas Del Rock festival in Spain Summer and springtime are the ideal seasons to visit Spain – so we highly recommend that you plan your trip around the most happening Legends of Rock Festival. The Legends of Rock aka Leyendas Del Rock festival is a Villena municipality event. Some of the […]
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Villena, Alicante, Spain
The Legends of Rock aka Leyendas Del Rock festival in Spain
Summer and springtime are the ideal seasons to visit Spain – so we highly recommend that you plan your trip around the most happening Legends of Rock Festival. The Legends of Rock aka Leyendas Del Rock festival is a Villena municipality event. Some of the most eminent musicians of the world are associated with this hard rock festival.
A few "Legends of Rock" include Jupiter, Amorphis, Freedom Call, Powerwolf, Nightwish, Picture, Sonata Arctica, Azahara, Scar Symmetry, Sepultura, Ed guy, Tank, Xandria, Turisas, Van Canto, Warlock, Watain, Tierra Santa, Within Temptation, Gamma Ray, Wind Rose and many more.
Around 20,000 people gather to witness the rock-out of the year in Spain – and the festival just gets better and bigger every time.
"Wash away the rust and dust of life by drenching your soul in the musical madness of the Legends of Rock."
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Your experience at Legends of Rock
All kinds of genres under the house of rock are entertained at this legendary event – from classic rock to progressive metal, thrash metal, gothic metal, soul, symphonic metal, death metal, black metal, black thrash, folk, electronica, groove metal, melodic metal-core neo-classical metal and much more.
There are no restrictions to attend the festival. Even kids can attend the festival with their guardian. In addition, people will disabilities are facilitated so they can experience the magic of rock to their heart's content. The organizers have built a wheelchair ramp, raising in front of the stage so they can enjoy the festival the same as everyone else.
To attend the festival you have to purchase a ticket online from their official website and it cost around 80 Euro. However, kids under 13 can enter the festival for free.
The tickets bought online can be redeemed for the festival wristbands at the entrance counter of the festival ticket office. By redeeming the wristband, you can enter and exit the festival at any time.
There are a number of food and drink stalls in the premises of the festival. You can pay with festival tokens or coins to snack out in between rocking out.
Where to view Legends of Rock Festival
The festival takes place at Ctra. Biar, 1, 03400 Villena, Alicante, Spain.
How to get around Villena
People attending Legends of Rock Festival are advised to live in Biar as it a lovely village and it hardly takes 15 minutes from Biar to Villena (around 9 km).
You can opt for the option of rideshare as it is the cheapest way to reach Villena from Biar and cost you around $2. However, reaching by bus will also cost you the same.
The Taxi system is quite efficient in Biar. You have the option of a taxi as well, it takes 11 minutes and cost around $15 but it is the quickest way to reach Villena and it runs 24-hours.
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Where to stay in Villena
When you are attending the Legends of Rock festival, you can stay in the tents offered by the festival organizers. These tents are no less than a studio room. Well equipped with toilets, lighting, and showers along with bars and food stalls.
The range of tents varies upon the standard.
You can save €3 by booking online, However, if you wish to book them onsite it will cost you €8. People who want their tents in the shaded area are advised to pay €15.
Apart from festival days, you got various options to stay in Villena and Biar. From base camps to hostels and hotels. Biar is well equipped with all the means of accommodation.
You can also search in the map below for the best hotel deals and holiday rentals in Biar.
Things to do in Villena, Alicante
You simply must pay a visit to the most famous historical monument in the town named Biar Castle. The Snow Well is one incredible sight that should be on your list when you visit Biar.
The Ethnographic museum is a must as well. The museum proudly showcases the ceramics and pottery traditions of the town. As for food, you will fall in love with the traditional Spanish dish called Paella. The dish is made of rabbit or chicken along with the essence of saffron, butter beans and runner beans.
Legends of Rock 2022 Dates
The next Legends of Rock Festival is going to be held from August 4 – 6, 2022.
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Die Indische Turmschnecke (Unedogemmula indica, häufiges Synonym: Lophiotoma indica, ursprünglich Turris indica) ist eine Schnecke aus der Familie der Schlitzturmschnecken, die im Indopazifik verbreitet ist und Vielborster (Polychaeta) frisst.

Merkmale
Das spindelförmige Schneckenhaus von Unedogemmula indica erreicht bei ausgewachsenen Schnecken eine durchschnittliche Länge von etwa 6,5 cm und Breite von 2 cm, doch variiert die Länge von 3,5 cm bis 9 cm. Die Umgänge weisen scharfe, spiralig verlaufende Kiele oder auch nur schwächer ausgeprägte Rippen und Linien auf. Während der Schulterwinkel nur schwach ausfällt, bildet die zentrale Rippe des Umgang einen starken Kiel. Die übrigen spiralig verlaufenden Rippen sind kleiner und enger zusammen als bei anderen Arten der Gattung. Das Gehäuse hat einen langen Siphonalkanal. Die Oberfläche der Schale ist gelblich-braun und manchmal undeutlich marmoriert oder variegat.

Verbreitung und Lebensraum
Unedogemmula indica ist im Indopazifik von der Küste Ostafrikas und Madagaskars über die Maskarenen, Indien und Sri Lanka bis zu den Philippinen, dem Südchinesischen Meer, Japan, Fidschi und Australien (Queensland) verbreitet. Sie lebt unterhalb der Gezeitenzone und im offenen Meer bis in Meerestiefen von etwa 50 m und ist auf schlammigen Untergründen häufig.

Entwicklungszyklus
Wie alle Schlitzturmschnecken ist Unedogemmula indica getrenntgeschlechtlich. Die Veliger-Larven schwimmen frei, bevor sie niedersinken und zu kriechenden Schnecken metamorphosieren.

Ernährung
Über das Nahrungsspektrum von Unedogemmula indica gibt es keine Untersuchungen. Schlitzturmschnecken ernähren sich von Vielborstern, die sie mit ihren Radulazähnen stechen und vergiften.

Literatur
 George Washington Tryon: Manual of Conchology, structural and systematic, with illustrations of the species, vol. VI; Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia 1884. T[urris] tigrina Linn., S. 170. T[urris] indica Linn., S. 174.

Weblinks

 Fischhaus Zepkow: Familie Turridae – Schlitzturmschnecken
 Turridae. Aus: J.M. Poutiers: Gastropods. In: Kent E. Carpenter, Volker H. Niem (Hrsg.): FAO Species identification guide for fishery purposes. The living marine resources of the Western Central Pacific. Volume 1: Seaweeds, corals, bivalves and gastropods. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 1998. S. 629–631, hier 630.

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If you are a developer and you want to Install Linux Bash Shell on Windows 10 then instead of using third party software like Cygwin or Babun, you can enable 'Linux Subsystem for Windows' and use Ubuntu Application on your Windows 10 computer. Linux Subsystem for Windows is not a virtual machine. It's a fully functional piece of software that allows you to install and Use Linux Bash Shell on Windows 10. Not only Linux Bash Shell you can install any Linux software on your computer.
Microsoft worked with Canonical (parent company of Ubuntu) to enable this feature to its users. It is a great feature but linux Subsystem comes with few limitations. The software will not work with server software and graphical software. It's intended for the developer's use to run Linux command line utilities on Windows. You can't control normal Windows programs from Linux Bash Shell and Linux Bash Shell from Windows command-line.
This tutorial is only valid for users running Windows 10. You can't enable this feature in previous Windows versions like Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1. If you want to install Linux Bash Shell on any of those Windows versions then I would recommend you to install Cygwin on your computer.
First, you need to Settings > Windows Update > Advanced Options and enable Insider Preview Builds. You will be installing pre-release software and services that might not be fully tested. To install Linux Bash Shell you have to get Inside Preview Builds.
Once you have enabled Insider Preview Builds you need to go to Updates & Security tab and under For Developers select Developer Mode. It will give you a warning about security risks and threat – click Yes to enable Developer Mode.
Now you have to go to Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows features on or Off. A list of programs and features will show up. Find 'Windows Subsystem for Linux (Beta)", select it and click OK. It will ask you to restart your computer. Restart your computer.
Once your computer is restarted go to Start Menu and search 'bash.' Bash will show up. Click on it to start Linux Bash Shell. It will ask you to accept terms and conditions. Press 'y' on your keyboard to accept the terms and conditions.
It will start downloading required files from the Internet. Make sure you have a stable Internet Connection. If you are on Limited Data plan then you can exit and start the process once again when you are in a Wi-Fi zone.
The download will take a few minutes. Once it's completed, restart your computer. Now search for 'bash' or 'ubuntu' and 'Bash on Ubuntu on Windows' will show up. That's your program. Create a shortcut on the desktop for easy access.
Linux Bash Shell is now installed on your computer. You will have the root access just like you are an administrator in Windows environment. Linux Bash Shell is restricted to the Bash Shell. You will not be able to access it from Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.


The Q1 GDP print at -2.9% was the fourth lowest (out of 120 quarters) since Ronald Reagan declared "morning in America" in early 1984. But the true results were probably far worse---unless you believe that the annual rate of inflation this past winter was an anemic 1.27% per the BEA's deflator for GDP. Even the medicated CPI-U index clocked in at 1.8% during Q1 and is now running north of 2%. Likewise, food was up at a 2.1% annualized rate during Q1, rents and medical care were each up at a 3% rate, and consumer energy prices were rising at a 5% annualized rate.
So based on actual inflation, the Q1 GDP number was negative 3-5% at best. Moreover, if you use a non-governmental measure of inflation, such as the Billion Prices Project (BPP), the picture is even more foreboding. As the Consumer Metric Institute noted, based on the BPP inflation of 3.91% in Q1, real GDP would have clocked in at a deep, recessionary -5.6%.
Yes, there was a 1.7% hit to Q1 GDP owing to drastically slower inventory accumulation----in effect, a payback for the inventory swollen GDP gains reported in the final two quarters of 2013. Yet, set inventory aside and here's the true "recovery picture. GDP based on real final sales in Q1 was up just 1.5% from the year ago quarter, and is up at a tepid 1.6% CAGR during the four year period since Q1 2010.
That is not escape velocity. These figures also reflect no recent "acceleration", and certainly scant impact from the $3.5 trillion expansion of the Fed's balance sheet since the fall of 2008. And even this tepid rate of final sales gain was posted by the BEA based on a GDP deflator rate of only 1.6% over the four year period.
That just isn't credible based on the far more robust inflation trends in what people buy. In fact, the actual inflation over 2010:1-2014:1 could easily be 2.2%---or approximately what was posted for the CPI. That would mean, in turn, that real GDP has expanded at a tepid 1% rate over the last four years.
In short, Fed policy has produced massive gambling wins in the risk asset casino for the 1%, but hardly a 1% economy for the masses.