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The Snow that Brought Chaos
* This post is quite outdated, actually. It happened in the mid of December 09. I should have written it a long time ago, but I didn't have much time as I was having vacation with my family back in Saudi Arabia 🙂 .
It was on Friday, 18 December 2009. I felt so relief that it was my last day of university before the winter break. I was so busy that day, preparing for the end-of-year gathering with my Indonesian friends at my house — grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, etc. It was a potluck; so each person has to bring some foods to be shared. We had a great time — playing UNO til late at night. But there was one thing that kept bothering me! The SNOW!
The thing was that, I had to head home (Jeddah) on Sunday (20 Dec) via Frankfurt Airport in Germany, which took about 4 hours by high-speed train or 7 hours by normal or intercity train. I decided to take a normal train because the ticket for the high-speed train was crazily expensive due to Christmas. With this normal train, I had to change trains for 5 times til I reached the airport. It was troublesome, but I had no choice. And I thought, it was a good way to enjoy the scenery. It was supposed to be a good journey had it not snowed!
I knew a week before that it was going to snow on the day of my departure to Jeddah. I kept on checking on the weather forecast hoping that the prediction slipped, but it never happened! It always told me that it was going to snow! Very heavily! You may wonder, why was I so panic? Well, the thing was that, snow fell in Eindhoven few days before that weekend. It didn't snow THAT heavily but it already caused a total halt in the railway networks! People couldn't get to work for days because of it. So I was really afraid of that. I was so afraid that some trains would be delayed or even cancelled — in which I could really miss my flight and spent my break miserably here. So, my only goal was to reach the airport ON TIME.
A friend of mine was so nice; she offered me a ride to the airport. But she later found out that her car needed to have snow or winter tires in order to drive in Germany in that weather condition. We could have just go without the special tires, but I didn't want to risk it. It would be too dangerous to drive. If the snow fell so heavily, then we might even stucked in traffic for hours. So, with a bismillah and prayers from my family and friends, I decided to stick with the original plan: taking the train!
On Sunday (the day of my departure), I woke up early in the morning only to be freaked out that it was already snowing so heavily! At 7.30 am, I walked to the train station to catch the first train. Eindhoven was totally and entirely covered by snow!! I kept praying that no trains to the border of Germany were cancelled! If it happened, then I really needed to take a taxi which would cost me 100 Euros!!! (1.3 million Rupiahs to be precise :-S ) A German friend of mine told me that the German railway networks were excellent. As long as the snow didn't block the train tracks, the trains would likely never be cancelled — although yes, delays might happened. So I really needed to reach the German border ASAP! Thank God, I could get into the border on time. You know what? I planned to read books and just relax on my way to the airport. But I just couldn't freakin do it!! Gosh, I was so worried and I could feel my heart beating so fast! I kept looking at the snow. The sky was entirely covered by clouds and I knew that it wasn't a good sign.
By the time I reached a small German city called Mönchengladbach, I started to get REALLLLYY panic. The snow was getting heavier and heavier that it would most probably blocking the train tracks in few hours time. So I decided to buy the high-speed train ticket from Cologne to Frankfurt Airport. And yes I had to spent like 60 Euros for that one-way ticket! I wasn't happy at all, but I just wanted to reach the airport as fast as the light travelled!! And Alhamdulillah, I arrived in the airport at 3pm. At that time, the snow still fell so heavily to the point that I couldn't see the planes (the visibility was only few meters!). Many flights were delayed. It was only at around 6pm or 7pm that the snow stopped falling and the sky was clear again. But still, my flight was delayed for 3 hours. Anyhow, I was really grateful that I reached home safely.
I'm not trying to exaggerate things; it was indeed so bad! Düsseldorf Airport (another German airport not so far from the Dutch border) was even CLOSED on that day! I was really really lucky, because I usually departed from that airport instead of the one in Frankfurt, because it was much closer to Eindhoven. But this time I departed from Frankfurt Airport. All three Belgian airports were also closed. My friend cancelled her trip to Italy because her flight was cancelled. Another friend of mine who were on the way for her vacation in Greece a day after my departure (Monday) got stucked in Prague because her flight was cancelled and then got transferred to the Frankfurt Airport and had to queue and wait for almost a day to leave for Greece! Imagine if I departed on Monday! I would have been stranded in the airport not knowing when to leave!
But these stories were nothing compared to more than 2,000 people stranded for 6-10 hours in the Channel Tunnel between France and England! Apparently, the trains broke down and these stranded passengers could do nothing but waiting to be saved. Can you imagine being stucked in an UNDERSEA tunnel??? You can only do two things: waiting to be saved or waiting to die. It must had been so frightening for these passengers!!!
Again… I was so grateful and felt so lucky to be back home with only few problems. Now I knew that snow could bring chaos to everyone!
Winter storm hits Europe, North America with heavy snow
Channel Tunnel Service Is Halted as Trains Falter
Frozen Europe: 100s of Flights Canceled in Germany — this one happened last Saturday (9 Jan); the second time this winter
Diary, Germany, Netherlands
airport, disaster, plane, snow, train, weather
The Queensland Floods & Can The Indonesians Learn from Them?
Angklung Charity Concert
Emirates Experience
wow.. I just hear that right now. At that time I was in rome enjoying 10 degree temperature 🙂 but, yeah the night before I was traveling from home to frankfurt with -18 degree snowing freezing weather and that happened till the next night as you said… it's really the climate change effect!
amellie
Islah: Ah, you were so lucky to be in Rome!! And you were definitely so lucky to depart earlier! 🙂 otherwise you would be stranded in the airport…


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At such a young age, I'm able to give advice. It's nice to be considered an expert in something.
Roger Rama came to Michigan State University knowing he wanted to do something with business, but he wasn't exactly sure what.
Because of his high ACT score, Rama was offered a Tuition Grant, giving him in-state tuition to MSU, along with a professorial assistantship (PA) through the Honors College.
The money and the flexibility of classes through the HC solidified MSU over Indiana University for Rama, but little did he know his experience with the PA program as a freshman would ultimately lead him to launch a career in finance.
During his freshman year, Rama was teamed up with Professor Elizabeth Booth, a finance professor and academic director of the Financial Markets Institute (FMI).
If you're not from an Ivy League school, it can be difficult to land a job on Wall Street, but the FMI is shifting that culture by creating networking opportunities for Spartans. As a research assistant, Rama was tasked with studying other faculty-run programs that were geared toward high-achieving students.
Looking at the programs at the University of Iowa, University of Wisconsin and University of Michigan, and comparing those and MSU's to the Ivy League was all part of Rama's research.
"Doing that as my PA project helped me to understand what the FMI did and figure out this is something I'd like to pursue," he said.
It took three attempts, but as the saying goes, the third time was the charm for Rama to be accepted into the FMI.
During the first three weeks of his sophomore year, Rama traveled to New York City to meet with some Spartan alumni working on Wall Street.
He began to see first-hand the career opportunities and diversity of paths he could take, including investment banking, research, sales, trading, and private equity.
"Over time, I started to realize the most helpful thing from FMI was establishing a tight-knit relationship with all the other students," he said.
During his three years at MSU, Rama also participated in Students Consulting for Non-Profit Organizations, the Student Investment Association and was a teaching assistant for Professor Booth's Finance 311 class.
After graduating in 2011 with a finance degree from the Eli Broad College of Business, Rama is now doing equity research for Robert W. Baird in Milwaukee.
Rama is responsible for providing analysis and insight on 20 industrial company stocks and equipping portfolio managers with the information they need to invest wisely.
Rama has also given back as an alumnus by talking to FMI participants and creating a pipeline from MSU to Baird through recruitment.
"FMI is full of really talented students; they just never looked at Baird as a possible destination," he said.


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TVA Heritage
Norris: An American Ideal
New urban theorists are hard at work designing the towns of the future, which integrate residential, commercial and retail areas. But Norris, Tennessee—built by TVA over 80 years ago to house workers building the nearby dam—beat them all to the punch.
In recent years, communities across America have experimented with whole new ways of thinking about city planning. Urban-growth boundaries, meant to preserve the farmland and wilderness on a city's fringes, are being approved. To keep themselves compact and efficient, some cities are beginning to mandate smaller yards, and the porch is making a surprising comeback.
New towns are designed from the ground up to be pedestrian-friendly and to foster a feeling of community. New Urbanists startle their elders with ideas about clustering commercial areas along with residential areas in pods to prevent sprawl along highway corridors.
But if you ask today's most radical New Urbanist to draw up a picture of the ideal community of the future, don't be surprised if he or she sketches something that looks very much like Norris, Tennessee. That's the same Norris TVA planned and built back in 1933.
With the help of designer Earle Draper, TVA Chairman Arthur Morgan created a town that still seems forward-thinking today. In many ways Norris, set in the Tennessee hills 20 miles north of Knoxville, is the embodiment of these brave new ideals.
The immediate purpose of the town was to house the workers building Norris Dam four miles away on the Clinch River. The second purpose, which may have been even more important to Morgan, was to show America that cooperative living works.
The houses would be built on a modest and tasteful scale, with an eye to community as much as comfort. In design, they would balance the traditions of the Tennessee Valley (building materials of natural stone and native cedar, and a porch on every house) with modern conveniences. In this rural region—which in 1933 was less than 10 percent electrified—Norris would be fully electric, with ceiling heat and refrigerators in every home.
And it would be completely walkable. The people of Norris would be able to visit their neighbors, mail a package, fill a prescription, do some light grocery shopping and meet the kids at school—all without getting into a car. The town would be surrounded by a buffer zone of protected, undeveloped forest that would keep the ugly outside world at bay.
Drive into Norris on a spring afternoon. There's not much traffic to obey the 20-mile-an-hour speed limit. Most of the houses, with their natural chimneys and cedar shingles, blend into the forest. Many don't face the street directly, but turn toward one another, as if in conversation. Between them, paths take off through the woods in different directions. It seems almost like a summer camp.
Strangest of all, the commercial area doesn't look commercial. There are no billboards in Norris. There's a filling station, but you can't tell until you look closely that it's a gas station.
"To see Norris, you really have to walk Norris," says TVA historian Pat Ezzell. "And it is such a nice place to walk."
Do so, and you'll see many of the original TVA buildings, which still stand in town—including the hospital (now a private residence), the workers' cafeteria, where TVA workers in the 1930s could eat a full meal for just a quarter, and the old worker's dormitory across the lane, now used for Methodist Sunday-school classes.
A meandering few blocks away is one of the largest buildings in Norris, two stories plus a capacious attic. Still in use by TVA's engineering department, it was originally the ceramics lab. It represents one of the more poignant stories connected with Norris's founding. Arthur Morgan dreamed that the town would live on long after work on Norris Dam had ended. His idea was to use native materials and skills to start a ceramics industry, which would sustain Norris after the dam was finished. It never worked out as he hoped. (Read more about that in an upcoming TVA Heritage article.)
Nearby, old Norris High is still there. It's now a busy middle school facing the old Commons in the center of town. This big Georgian-style brick building was once the largest electrically heated structure in the entire world
Ironically, the home of Arthur Morgan, who planned the town as an egalitarian haven, is different from any of the others. Located on East Circle near the town center, it's much larger, and it stands so far from the road that you can only catch glimpses of its blue-gray siding between the trees. Morgan may have justified the size and privacy of his abode with the fact that he and his wife, Lucy, were occasionally called upon to entertain Eleanor Roosevelt as a houseguest.
An American Ideal
Some things have changed in Norris. TVA gave up control of the city in 1948, when the government auctioned it off; a Philadelphia consortium bought Norris for just over $2 million and sold it in pieces, mainly to residents. If it's still idyllic nearly 70 years later, that may be a testament to its near-perfect design—and to the will of the people who choose to live here.
Norris is primarily a bedroom community for Knoxville, Oak Ridge and other pragmatic cities. Many of its residents aren't proletarian factory workers, but retirees and young parents who want their kids to grow up in a community where the crime rate is very nearly zero.
But even after a nearly 80-year absence, Arthur Morgan, the utopian dreamer, would know his way around. Today, as many cities construct bike paths and consider urban-growth boundaries, America seems to be moving slowly in the direction Norris, and TVA, pioneered in 1933. Norris may not be the self-sustaining model city that Arthur Morgan envisioned back then—but somehow it's still an American ideal.
Bringing the Land to Life
Street of Dreams
The Cooperative Model
Classroom for the World
The Great Porcelain Experiment
TVA and the Appalachian Trail
The Enduring Legacy
The Great Experiment
Books for the People
The Great Compromise
Greening the Valley
How TVA Changed Lives
The Great Electric Tent Show Revival and Jubilee
Home-Front Defenders
The Topography of War
The Artist With a Camera
A Reign of Harmony
The Father of Public Power
Germ Fighter
TVA Treasure
Veteran Correspondent
Service and Sacrifice
Dam Spooky!

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As part of its commitment to recruiting from the new generation within its growth strategy, Futura has adopted an innovated approach to trainee selection. From a group of promising young people who received multi-disciplinary training with its highly-skilled technicians, Futura has identified the four with the greatest potential based on test results and observation.
These four will have the opportunity to take a more detailed approach to the areas they discovered during the initial trial, from production and line startups to warehousing and performance management. They can count on the support of Futura's experts throughout, who will also analyse their progress. If they make the grade they will embark on the journey to become specialists in converting with Futura, as the company invests in talent for the future.


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Dagger-wielding man sought for harassing and threatening to kill woman on Midtown train
By Emily Davenport Posted on December 6, 2021
Photo courtesy of the NYPD
The NYPD is looking for a dagger-wielding man who harassed a woman and threatened to kill her on the train in Midtown.
According to police, at 7:20 a.m. on Nov. 29 a 46-year-old woman was riding a southbound 4 train near the Lexington Avenue/59th Street station. At this time, an unknown man made derogatory statements to the woman and threatened to kill her while brandishing wooden daggers.
At this time, it's not immediately clear what was said on the train, however the NYPD confirmed that the victim is Caucasian. The investigation remains ongoing by NYPD's Hate Crime Task Force.
The NYPD released photos of the suspect, who is described as having a tattoo on the right side of his face, taken from inside the train.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.
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Eric's mother isn't weird. But she is tall and always gets into trouble. Why does she suddenly start tap-dancing everywhere? Could it have something to do with Renaldo the hypnotist?


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Greene, Putnam, Walton
Rachael Ward
BGCA Awards $75K to BGCNCG
Greene, Madison, Newton, Putnam
Duck Derby Huge Success for BGCNCG
"Do you think your rubber duck will be the winner" was a common question heard at Porterdale's Yellow River Park Saturday, as folks enjoyed the second annual Duck Derby hosted by Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia.
Several attended the event to watch over 2,300-rubber ducks float along the Yellow River in a race for $10,000 at the finish line.
BGCNCG's summer fundraiser was in partnership with the City of Porterdale and raises funds for youth served in Newton, Greene, Morgan and Walton counties.
Spectators gathered early to get a place in line to watch the ducks drop, as well as grab last minute lucky ducks for the big race. Youth from the newly opened Newton County Boys & Girls Club helped pep up the crowd as they greeted spectators with Howard the Duck.
As the duck launch approached, spectators made their way to the riverbank to watch the race. A large gasp and cheers could be heard as the ducks dropped into the Yellow River for the race of a lifetime.
Once the finish line was crossed and the winning ducks were pulled, it was time for a grand prize winner announcement.
This year's $10,000 grand prize winner is Jerry Schonhoft. On Sunday Jerry received his winning phone call and was in shock.
"I was shocked. I've never won anything in my life. I was with my grandson, as he was getting a tennis lesson when Bob Mackey gave me a call," Schonhoft shared. "I remember buying the ticket from Jim Liebeck (Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club board member) and thinking the odds weren't going to be in my favor, but here I am."
Schnonhoft shared his family is going to be in shock when he gets home with his grand prize check.
"I'm just thrilled," he added. "I always thought that the Boys & Girls Club was a great place and I really think it's a great place now.
For Bob Mackey, President and CEO of BGCNCG, watching the North Central Georgia join together to support its youth is inspiring for the future.
"During the event I watched as people met one another and shared their reason for being present. Overwhelmingly the response was 'or the youth.' Mackey shared. "It takes a village to ensure our youth become productive citizens while learning life skills they'll need to be successful. We are so grateful to the community's relentless support of our mission. The gift you provided our youth with your support will continue to ripple effect in these youth's lives for years to come."
Jerry Schonhoftwasn't the only winner from Duck Derby!
Four other community members from the North Central Georgia winner took home prizes. Jim Borland won a golf adventure to The Oaks Golf Course, Robert Witchor won Your Pie for a year and Jerry Evans won an iPad mini.
Overall, the event was a success for BGCNCG.
"June (Tompkins' wife) and I had a big time making new friends and laughing with old friends," Michael Tompkins, BGCNCG Corporate Board Chair, shared. "The magical benefit was watching our kids, parents and supporters come together dancing and sharing in a fun event."
Porterdale was happy to host the second annual Duck Derby event.
"The Duck Derby is such a creative way of raising funds for an important cause, allowing the young people of the community to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The City of Porterdale, couldn't have been more pleased to support the 2ndDuck Derby," Josephine Kelly, Downtown Development Director, said."There was a happy enthusiastic crowd in attendance and with the dedicated effort of the Boys and Girls Club and the Porterdale Public Works Department, the event was a great success."
Mackey added that without great sponsors, such as presenting sponsor Canon and the City of Porterdale for allowing the organization to partner with them – this event wouldn't have been as successful.
"The real winners of this event are our youth!"
Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia serves over 1,500 youth in North Central Georgia.
If you'd like to learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia or are interested in getting involved on a local level, visit www.bgcncg.comor call 770-267-8034.
Greene, Madison, Newton, North Central, Walton
BGCNCG Welcomes Barnesville-Lamar to the Movement
Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia celebrated the ground breaking of its newest Club site located in Barnesville, Georgia. Barnesville-Lamar Boys & Girls Club is set to open January 13, 2020 and will serve ages 6 - 18 of Lamar county.
The Club's steering committee, along with Lamar county residents and officials, planted their golden shovels into the soil marking the beginning of BLBGC's journey to become a fully operational Club in 2020.
"Ten years from now this Club will be a gift that will truly keep on giving. The dedication behind this effort that's made this ground breaking possible today – and moving forward - will change the environment, trajectory and outlook of youth in Lamar County," Bob Mackey, President & CEO of BGCNCG shared. "On behalf of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia, we'd like to congratulate your steering committee on the steps taken to change lives forever."
Joe Edwards, president of United Bank, longtime supporter of Lamar County youth and steering committee chairman of Barnesville-Lamar Boys & Girls Club, shared his excitement to be opening a Club with Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia.
"Soon it will be five decades that my family and I have been in Lamar county. I've worked on a lot of civic projects in those years, but never have I witnessed such a unified support," Edwards shared. "The county commission is with us, the school board is with us, the Rotatory Club is with us – I've never seen so much support and encouragement and we're here today committing to the youth because of that support."
Ron Smith, Lamar County School Board member, added to Edwards' sentiments.
"We feel very blessed to live in a community like ours with such support for our kids," Smith said. "We are making a great opportunity available today. A place for kids to be kids, but also a place where they can be guided into adulthood."
Michael Tompkins, BGCNCG Corporate Board Chairman, concluded that this new addition will continue to give youth "a hand up."
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart. It's amazing what we're doing with these youth," he said. "We're giving these kids the tools to access the greatness in this country."
Boys & Girls Clubs are essential places where youth can develop skills, make lasting connections with mentors, and achieve great futures. Since youth have different experiences and learning styles, Boys & Girls Clubs never take a single approach to helping youth succeed. It takes caring individuals to provide a safe place, and quality programs. This ensures that all youth have a brighter future.
BLBGC will provide young people a fun, safe and educational space with a fostering environment where they can be who they are—and become who they are meant to be.
To learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia, visit www.bgcncg.com. To learn more about how you can become involved in the Barnesville-Lamar Boys & Girls Club, call 770-267-8034 or visit their Facebook @BLBGC.
PNBGC have blast during Novelis STEM Camp
For the month of June, engineers and interns from Novelis spent time with Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club members for STEM Camp every Monday and Thursday.
Alongside PNBGC volunteers, Novelis helped Club members explore science and technology through hands-on experiments.
"Learning through experimentation is so very important. It affords the members the opportunity to be curious and explore to find answers to their questions," Diedra Richbow, PNBGC Program Coordinator, shared. "Participating in hands-on learning builds our Club members' confidence and allows them to expand on their natural curiosity."
To help cultivate that natural curiosity, Club members kept a journal throughout their month-long camp experience. They took notes on each module, lesson learned and aspect of the experiences that stuck on to them.
PNBGC member, Jodryn Chaffin, shared "I loved being creative during the experiments and testing ideas to see if they would work."
Markecia Reid, a Club member, stated that the magnet experiments were fun and she learned something new.
"We are so grateful for Novelis and the volunteers who helped with this month-long camp. Those volunteers were: Ulises Trejo, Brett Reeves, Heather Riley, and Nick Callies.
To learn more about Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club, visit www.bgcncg.com/petenance or call 706-920-1400.
PNBGC learn basketball skills from Robert Swain
Robert Swain, premier Basketball coach and owner of Swain Basketball Academy recently taught Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club members.
Club members participated in a one-day camp learning dribbling drills, shooting techniques and passing drills.
"Robert is a well-respected leader around many areas," Stacy McClendon, PNBGC Director shared. "He provides wisdom, courage, discipline and guidance to the younger generation."
During his visit, McClendon shared, "he showed our youth many ways of how to never give up, keep their heads above water and always stay positive."
"My favorite quote that he shared with our youth was 'own the moment,' which in my mind means to never settle and take advantage of every opportunity."
Greensboro City Council member Jontavius Smith joins PNBGC Board
Greensboro City Council member Jontavius Smith wants to make a difference in Greene County. For Jontavius "giving is one of the best forms of servitude" and he's looking forward to giving his time and treasures to the Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club board.
"I for one was excited when I heard the news of Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club coming to our city. It's an honor to now become an active member of the Club board for PNBGC," Smith shared. "Any opportunity to offer hope is dear to me, therefore, I'm honored to have been given the chance to partner with support and serve alongside others who have a likeminded vision about our youth."
When looking for opportunities to give back toward, it wasn't hard for Smith to establish that PNBGC indeed plays a vital role in the youth of Greene County.
"There are countless testimonies attesting to how fundamental the Boys & Girls Club has been. Celebrities abroad but equally as important, the local celebrities within each community. By local celebrities I mean our youth," he shared. "I have been and still am of the belief that given positive and constructive alternatives, we are able to improve the outcome of our community through our youth."
Stacy McClendon, PNBGC Club Director, shared his excitement for Smith.
"I am very excited about the great possibilities and potential that Jontavius Smith will bring to our Club board," he said. "He will bring great enthusiasm and poise to his position. I am looking forward to working closely with Jontavius, as we continue the work of helping our youth here in Greensboro reach their full potential as productive and caring citizens."
As for Smith, he's looking forward to the new perspective of looking through the eyes of Greene County's youth.
"Being a board member affords me the chance to look through a different set of lenses. I look forward to embracing the opportunity to learn and gain a new perspective on our community through the eyes and lives of our youth. The world is becoming more and more challenging for them," he said. "They hold the future in their hands and sometimes all a youth needs to know is they matter. I'd love to positively impact every single young one in our community, however, given the chance to provide such hope to at least one of them, I'd be extremely grateful. This is what I look forward to most being a board member."
Jontavius is the son of a single mother, who he says, "did a phenomenal job making sure her son didn't become a statistic."
"She instilled the meaning of respect and giving is better than receiving. She made sure I understood that you get back what you put in. Those amongst a plethora of foundational principles stuck with me," he added.
Jontavius and his mother own Mapp's Personal Care. He's active in his church, as well as within his family.
Greene County Resident Raquel Cobb Joins PNBGC Board
Community member Raquel Cobb wants to make a difference in Greene County. It's important to her to give back to the community that raised her. She'll be joining the Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club to do just that – giving back to the future of Greene County.
"I want to be active in the community that provided so much to me when I was a student in the Greene County School System," Cobb shared. "By being on the Club board for the Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club, I'm helping the Club continue to provide more students the opportunities and experiences I received in school that helped to lay the foundation for me."
When looking for opportunities to give back toward, it wasn't hard for Cobb to establish that PNBGC indeed plays a vital role in the youth of Greene County.
"I believe the PNBGC provides a safe and productive place for our youth and molds them to become better students and ultimately responsible adults. Hopefully, after graduation, these students will return to the community to sustain and influence Greene County in a positive way," she shared.
Stacy McClendon, PNBGC Club Director, shared his excitement for Cobb.
"I am very excited about the great possibilities and potential that Raquel Cobb will bring to our Club board," he said. "She will bring great enthusiasm and poise to her position. I am looking forward to working closely with Raquel, as we continue the work of helping our youth here in Greensboro reach their full potential as productive and caring citizens."
As for Cobb, she can't wait to interact with Club youth.
"I am most looking forward to interacting with the Club members and sharing any opportunities that will prepare them academically or socially."
Cobb is a 2011 graduate of Greene County High School and currently the Marketing Manager at BankSouth. She has a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from Clemson University and a master's degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from West Virginia University. Locally, she has been involved in community camps, the Greene County Back-to-School Bash, and ATLAS Ministry. Other community involvement includes volunteering with hurricane relief projects and non-profit organizations benefitting small children and school-aged children, as well as completing Leadership Oconee.
PNBGC Names Youth of the Month for June
For Club members at Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club being named Youth of the Month is a high honor. Every month a youth is recognized for modeling their leadership abilities.
For the month of June, PNBGC named Aaron Smith and his brother Andrew Smith as Youths of the Month.
"I have watched Aaron and Andrew grow from being two shy twin boys who would only communicate with one another into these outgoing kids with a sparky personality," Diedra Richbow, PNBGC Program Coordinator shared. "They are very involved in the Club."
Aaron shared that his favorite program is working in the Novelis Lab on STEM projects.
"I like the Novelis Lab because Ms. Ardra helps me with homework and allows us to do math problems on the board," he shared. "I've been learning this year that it's ok to be myself, always."
PNBGC Youth Development Professional, Ms Ardra, echoed Aaron's enthusiasm.
"He's always willing to go the extra mile on the drop of a dime," she shared.
His brother Andrew also favors the Novelis Lab.
"It's fun going into the lab and working on new projects," he shared. "This year my most impactful moment has been reading with the K9 Angels. They helped me with my Milestones testing and to become more confident in reading."
To learn more about Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club visit, www.bgcncg.com/petenance or call 706-920-1400.
Volunteering at PNBGC enriches community
Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club volunteer Jim Borland sees the Club as a place to give back for a positive return in the lives of the youth. After retiring from 35 years of work, Jim was ready to volunteer with youth and he knew exactly where he wanted to give his time and treasures.
"Seeing a difference in the kids who attend the Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club versus the kids who don't attend really opens your eyes to the kind of difference that's being made here at the Club," Jim shared. "You can tell the Club is changing the lives of these youth daily."
When asked about an impactful moment to choose from Borland shared how much he's enjoyed helping during PNBGC Thursday Night Dinner Program.
"Watching these youth enjoy each other's company and have a good meal warms your heart," he shared.
Stacy McClendon, PNBGC Director, shared "Mr. Jim has done an amazing job of bringing new meal ideas that allow our youth to stay excited and engaged during our Thursday Dinners."
"Our volunteers are so kind and humble; they love working with the Club members and it shows in these actions and behavior," McClendon shared. "Jim is one of those volunteers. I believe it takes someone special to volunteer and spend time with our youth, to listen and share guidance."
Volunteering at the Club, for Jim, isn't about what he will receive but "how much I can give."
To learn more about Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club visit, www.bgcncg.com/petenanceor call 706-920-1400.
PNBGC Lend Helping Hands to Atlas Ministry
Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club members took a field trip to Atlas Ministry recently to lend a helping hand.
"Club members assisted volunteers by creating and helping put together packets for Atlas' PAT Program," Asia Mitchell, Teen Center Director, shared. "They were able to use skills they learned in our Smart Girls and Passport to Manhood Programs to get there tasks done as volunteers."
Mitchell added this gave Club members real-world experiences in helping others and overall "our youth had an amazing experience."
One PNBGC member shared that he liked "designing and putting the packets together knowing they were going to help someone."
North Central, Madison, Greene, Walton
BGCNCG Celebrates 18 Club Graduates
Congratulations BGCNCG Graduating Seniors
PNBGC Seniors Receive Steve Scovic Scholarship
Two outstanding Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club graduating seniors were awarded The Steve Scovic $1,000 scholarships during Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia's Senior Celebration.
The Steve Scovic Scholarship Fund was created to honor the memory of a beloved member of Reynolds Lake Oconee. This is the fourth consecutive year that the golfing friends and the family of Mr. Scovic have donated funds to assist these Greene County High School students and fellow PNBGC members in their transition from high school to college.
"Steve was great friend to many in our community, with a big heart and warm smile for all who knew him," Norm Agran, the chair of the scholarship fund shared. "Steve was passionate about education and creating opportunities for children.He served for many years as the Superintendent of a large Dayton Ohio area school system and this scholarship was created to further the values that Steve held in such high regard. Its purpose is to assist high achieving students get a head start in their future plans, whether it is college, a trade or the military. Students who excel in school and work toward defined goals are chosen."
The recipients for this year's scholarship are Marquesha Mallory and Gerald Evans.
Marquesha will be attending East Georgia College and majoring in Criminal Justice where she will also play basketball for EGC. Gerald will be attending East Mississippi Community College in Mississippi, majoring in Sports Recreation and playing football for EMCC.
Both students received scholarship funds of $1000 each and an HP laptop.
Both recipients are thankful for how this scholarship has allowed them to begin preparing for their next chapter in life and thrilled to be acknowledged in this special way.
To learn more about Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club or to donate, visit www.bgcncg.comor call 706-920-1400.
PNBGC Names Junior Youth of the Month for May
For the month of April, PNBGC named Tiejah Darby as Junior Youth of the Month.
"Tiejah Darby has always been a joy to have around ad really sets the example of a Club kid," Diedra Richbow, PNBGC Program Coordinator shared. "Tiejah Darby is always willing to participate and even help the staff out downstairs. Tiejah is currently our Torch Club president and she oversees a lot of our fundraisers created by our teens."
PNBGC Names Youth of the Month for May
For the month of May, PNBGC named Mareyon Miller as Youth of the Month.
Mareyon Miller has shown a huge growth in his attitude and behavior," Diedra Richbow, PNBGC Program Coordinator shared. "The staff at Pete Nance struggled to find programs for him to participate in because he just didn't take an interest but now he make sure he takes the initiative to participate in all programs and even offer to help around the Club".
Reynolds Lake Oconee feeds PNBGC Youth
Recently, Reynolds at Lake Oconee sponsored a night of Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club's Thursday Dinner program. Staff from Reynolds Lake Oconee including, Master Chef Derin Moore, arrived at 3 PM and began serving our Club youth. They started by serving a fresh garden salad and then served baked barbecue chicken, mashed potatoes and a vegetable medley. The youth enjoyed a sweet brownie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream as dessert. Club members remarked on how much they enjoyed the meal. "We are really grateful for the Reynolds generosity toward our youth and look forward to partnering again soon," Stacy McClendon, PNBGC Director shared. To learn more about Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club, visit www.bgcncg.com/petenance or call 706-920-1400.
Engaging in College Readiness for Spring Break
PNBGC members tour Clark Atlanta University
Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club members spent their Spring Break this year touring colleges alongside other Club members from Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia.
They visited the historical Clark Atlanta University, as well as Georgia College.
Each college tour is a part of the Diplomas 2 Degrees program, which aims to educate and familiarize the teens with the college experience by providing members with first-hand access and insight from college students and faculty.
"The Clark Atlanta visit gave our Club members the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the routines of students and see a bustling college campus," Diedra Richbow, PNBGC Program Coordinator shared. "The youth also learned about the historical and cultural relevance of the university. It was a great visit for them."
In addition to the Clark Atlanta tour, the teens enjoyed a fun outing at Main Event Entertainment Center in Atlanta. The teens were able to enjoy bowling, arcade style and virtual-interactive games, a multi-level laser-tag arena and indulge themselves in the pizza bar.
Teen club member Traveon Jackson sated, "the trip allowed us to meet with members from the other Clubs, which gave us a rare opportunity to socialize and bond through competitive bowling and laser-tag."
"I had a great time bowling with the staff and the funniest part was watching older staff learning to play newer games," Arianna Ross, PNBGC member shared. "It felt good teaching the staff something new."
During their trip back the teens visited Stonecrest Mall to shop and browse through the stores. The trip was a great opportunity for the teens and staff to get outside the Club and bond while on Spring Break.
PNBGC member slam dunks scholarship to College
Basketball has always been a passion for Marquesha Mallory. Between playing for Greene County High School and practicing inside the walls of Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club as a member, Marquesha is often found with a basketball in her hands.
Her dream to play college basketball recently came true, as East Georgia offered Marquesha a two-year scholarship to play for the Bobcats.
A Club member for just two years, Marquesha has become a standout Club leader.
"I love coming to the Club to work with the younger kids and continue learning about how to become a great leader in my community," she shared.
In 2018, Marquesha's leadership within the Club grew as she was offered a job through the Club's summer work program.
"Ms. Marquesha worked during the 2018 summer as a Youth Development Professional and was such a delight that we decided hire her as a part time staff to remain a Youth Development Professional," Diedra Richbow, PNBGC Program Coordinator shared. "And, now Marquesha serves in our Membership Clerk position. She's been such a wonderful role model for our youth and fellow peers."
Marquesha's dedication to her grades and work life balance are obvious. She's been able to maintain a 3.5 GPA in high school while being a student athlete, keeping a jog at the Club and her studies.
Graduating soon, Marquesha said she's looking forward to this new chapter in her life and is extremely grateful to those who have helped shape her life, including the Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club.
A Easter egg Celebration for PNBGC members
As Easter Eggs were tucked into secret hiding places, Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club members waited patiently before hearing the "go" signal to participate in the first Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia Easter Egg Hunt.
Not only did Club members get to find their Easter Eggs, they also enjoyed participating in playing basketball, flag football, jumping in a bounce house and having a meal prepared by PNBGC Advisory Board members.
"The Easter egg hunt was fun with a lot of excitement," Stacy McClendon, PNBGC Director said. "They were overjoyed just to find a single egg, so you can only imagine those who had baskets full. It reminded me of when I was a child and just how fun it was to participate in community events like this. Our youth had a blast."
Over 500 eggs were hidden for the event and the "youth were thrilled to meet other Club members from our organization."
"This was a great opportunity for the kids within BGCNCG to socialize with kids outside of their Club," McClendon added. "This also gave board members a chance to meet kids from another Club's besides Pete Nance. We look forward to doing this event again in the future and one day even involve the community!"
North Central, Putnam, Newton, Madison, Greene
BGCNCG CEO Named Top 10 Emerging Leaders by B&G of GA
One encounter with Bob Mackey, whether personally or professional, will leave you feeling like a more vibrant human being. He's in the business of making positive impacts from his smile, candid posture, community involvement and dedication to the youth of Boys & Girls Club – it's difficult to not become a fan of the work Boys & Girls Clubs does after meeting Bob Mackey.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia saw this potential and named Mackey one of its ten Emerging Leaders for the past year. The Emerging Leader program is a year-long program designed to develop leadership potential within individuals that are ready to take on executive leadership roles within Boys & Girls Clubs. Ten professionals were named out of nearly one hundred professionals to be an Emerging Leader. The competitive program brings together individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who have demonstrated a strong potential for leadership and commitment to Boys & Girls Clubs.
"Bob Mackey is a great example of what this program is all about. Before Bob officially graduated from the program, he had taken on the role of CEO for Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia," said Paula Mackelburg, Director of Organizational Development for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. "We are proud of the work that Bob has accomplished since taking on his new role! To know how the organization functioned before his leadership makes me even more trustworthy and dedicated to the high-functioning leadership skills Bob possesses. Bob is a robust leader; he builds strong relationships and is coalescing the organization to deepen the impact in the lives of so many young people."
For over 15 years, Bob Mackey has been busy at work creating togetherness of change for the North Central Region, Metro Atlanta and beyond. Colleagues and community members refer to him as the impetus of motivation and youth development.
If you ask Bob, he'll tell you that "you can't do this type of work and not make internal changes." Mackey has stood before new and existing organized initiatives, eager youth advocates, absent businesses and corporations, collegiate institutions and various nonprofit organizations who've all have developed a vested interest in making their communities a better place. Even during his tenure working for the Department of Juvenile Justice, Mackey took a strong interest in providing rehabilitation services for the youth and communities by leading local rehabilitation projects for troubled teens.
Mackey has been with Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia for over ten years. His career in the Movement of Boys & Girls Clubs began as a volunteer, which quickly turned into a part-time job and now he's responsible for empowering and leading over 100 employees, while providing hope & promise to the youth served.
For Mackey, surrounding yourself with strong leadership is key to growth and wise council. Mackey notes such leaders as David Roark, Michael Geoffroy, Connie Byrans, Michael Tompkins, Horace Johnson, Brenda Coleman, Tony McCullar, Claude Grizzard, Nancy Vaughn, the late Dick Hodgetts, Harris Warbington, Fred Perriman, Mike Conrads, Joe Edwards, Von Friesen, Babs Johnston, Tom Jones, and many others.
Mackey's accomplishments as an Emerging Leader and all-around Youth Advocate are vast. After reading a recent study about how youth who weren't working or in school, Mackey identified $20,000 from government relations to provide funding to employee teens during the summer and after-school program. As a result, BGCNCG doubled its number of working teens at BGC. In 2014, he received a nomination as a Champion of Change from The White House Initiative. On a National level, he serves on a committee for the screening of National programs, has twice chaired State-wide professional development conferences for over 1000 BGC Club professionals, and has created initiatives to combat summer learning loss for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Recently, he was recognized for completing the School of Executive Leadership from the BGCA Spillett Leadership University and Michigan Ross School of Business.
"The Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia is not your typical Boys & Girls Club. With the rapidly shifting environment and youth crime peaking daily, new initiatives and programs are vital," Mackey said. "Pool tables and basketballs are no longer enough to keep kids engaged, safe and productive. The village and landscape look completely different from 20 years ago. The fight to give our youth a chance starts with an opportunity to learn, encouraged parent engagement, community partnerships, a safe & fun place, and a focus on teen development."
Mackey noted as an organization, BGCNCG has faced "many challenges." Today, BGCNCG is in great hands according to BGCNCG Advisory Board Chairman Michael Tompkins.
"I must say that North Central Georgia is in great hands. Having a strong and competent leader makes a difference. For our 2018 financial audit, our organization received no financial findings. We've made several great improvements and adjustments to better serve the Clubs and youth in our region," Tompkins shared. "Our board is vested in raising the dollars needed to ensure that the youth we serve have that fighting chance to grab hold of hope and enter into opportunity. The community support we've gained is stronger than ever. Our supporters can see and feel the difference. Our parents value the Boys & Girls Club. We've promised not to promise but to provide an opportunity to impact our youth. We mean what we say and say what we mean. Great Futures Start with Great Leaders and Great Futures Start at the Boys & Girls Club."
Since Mackey became CEO of BGCNCG, the organization has achieved the following results:
· Provided 18,0000 of hours of after-school development for ages 6-18
· 40+ youth, ages 14-18 received their first job at the Boys & Girls Club during the summer months
· Increased voluntarism for Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia by 80% and now have over 250 volunteers
· 100% percent of teens who attend our program at least three times a week graduated on time
· 300 youth in our service area learned the game of golf through Boys & Girls Club
· Expanded our service area to include Newton County
· Provided after school and summer program services to over 1300 youth in 2018
· Increased individual giving by 70% amongst first-time supporters of the movement
· 0 teen pregnancies in 2018
Currently, BGCNGC serves over 300 teens org-wide.
These results only are a snapshot of the difference that the Boys & Girls Club is making under the leadership of Bob Mackey.
The late Dick Hodgetts wrote of Bob Mackey, "When Bob Mackey completes his journey, we all can take pride in what he has brought to us."
Mackey wants to leave an open invitation to the community to take part in a 10-hour challenge by volunteering at your local Boys & Girls Club. "Less than one hour per month can make a huge impact," he said. "We need you! Our youth need you, so we can count on each other."
Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia serve Greene, Morgan, Putnam, Walton and Newton Counties with world-class Youth Development Professionals creating an environment which fosters hope & opportunity for all youth. To learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Georgia, visit www.bgcncg.comor call 770-267-8034.
PNBGC Names Youth of the Month for April
For the month of April, PNBGC named Chase Miller as Youth of the Month
"Chase has only been a member since September, but that has not stopped her from becoming a great leader within the Club," Diedra Richbow, PNBGC Program Coordinator shared. "She is a pleasure to be around and her witty personality will definitely put a smile on your face. Chase is always eager to help and follow directions. Chase also goes out of her way to ensure her peers do the same which is what we love about her."
PNBGC Names Junior Youth of the Month for April
For the month of April, PNBGC named Annie Hall as Junior Youth of the Month.
"Annie has exhibited great leadership abilities throughout the Club by assisting our interim membership clerk with daily tasks," Diedra Richbow, PNBGC Program Coordinator shared. "She is one of our well respected and active members. Annie is a dancer, a basketball ball player and also a member of ROTC. Annie's leadership qualities are what led to our decision in making her our 2019 Youth of the Year ambassador."


Composer and sound-sculpture inventor (not to mention Stanford prof) Mark Applebaum refuses to be fenced in. This time his visually-obsessive music has emigrated from the concert hall to the museum gallery. Mark Applebaum's cryptic, painfully fastidious, wildly elaborate, and unreasonably behemoth pictographic score, The Metaphysics of Notation, consists of 70 linear feet of highly detailed, hand-drawn glyphs, two hanging mobiles of score fragments, and absolutely no written or verbal instructions. Installed for one year at the Cantor Arts Center Museum on the Stanford University campus it received 45 weekly performances from interpreters from around the world--solo artists and ensembles, acoustic and electronic musicians alike.
Participants ranged from New York's So Percussion Ensemble to former Arditti String Quartet violinist Graeme Jennings to the Stanford Mobile Phone Orchestra. This enhanced DVD includes Metaphysics Mix, a continuous 45-minute compilation of one-minute excerpts from each of these 45 extraordinary performances in glorious 5.1 DTS surround sound.
It also includes "There's No Sound In My Head," film-maker Robert Arnold's penetrating documentary on the project, with insightful interviews by composers Brian Ferneyhough, Paul Dresher, Ken Ueno, Erik Ulman, Chris Chafe, and Jaroslaw Kapuscinski, and musicologists Karol Berger and Charles Kronengold. Applebaum, who himself adds commentary, is captured by director Arnold in the act of drawing in his studio.
The DVD also contains animated, scrolling versions of the original score--in both 8-minute and 16-minute durations--a visually stunning tour of the artwork, and also a performance kit to which viewers can make up their own sounds. Use it for your next gig, watch out for it wherever good documentaries are shown, or recalibrate your eyes and ears next time you head over to the art gallery.
I would find it rather unfruitful to decide if it was music or not.
Um, this is the longest piece in terms of yardage.
The seriousness of his writing, the craziness of ideas, the messiness of his hair-do--everything in this composer speaks to me. The Metaphysics of Notation is a fabulous DVD, a treasure … A beautiful work to look at and a fascinating listen too.
Applebaum's work is always inventive, generally interesting and usually just a little squirrely somehow.
"Easily one of the most interesting, beautiful, and thought-provoking artistic endeavors I've seen in the 21st century ... Simply put, this is a fascinating release that I highly recommend."


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Q: Fast multiplication of large numbers modulo n
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Need help in mod 1000000007 questions

I have a set of numbers for which i want to compute total product modulo 1000007. e.g if my array contains 1000 numbers then i need to compute the following.
int product = 1;
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then product modulo 1000007 = ?
Is there any algorithm to optimize the above pseudo code ? Right now i am unable to store the product because of overflow.
Any suggestion appreciated.

A: Use longs for the product - this will be enough to hold the result of multiplying two integers.
You also will want to compute the modulo on each iteration so that you avoid overflow (this is safe to do from a mathematical perspective, as it doesn't change the result modulo 1000007 at the end).
You could also use BigIntegers if you wanted, but it would be much slower.

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Are thinking skills innate or acquired? If they are acquired, what is the most effective way of learning them? Should universities mount general purpose pedagogical courses aimed at teaching students to think creatively and critically? These are some questions commonly asked when discussing the need to improve students' thinking skills. Over the past 20 to 30 years, there has been a growing number of pedagogical literature advocating that thinking skills are primarily acquired and that they should be taught in non discipline-specific courses that exist outside college curriculum. Ruggiero (1998) criticises traditional learning for its lack of explicit instructions on thinking (particularly in science and mathematics) and how a new era seems to be dawning where thinking instruction courses will become mandatory in universities and colleges.
In this paper, I shall argue against Ruggiero's view and propose that in science and engineering, thinking skills are best taught using a discipline-specific approach. I will also show how students can learn creative and critical thinking through discipline-specific examples (e.g. getting students to become familiar with great intellectual achievements within the discipline he or she is studying, or by being an apprentice to a successful and experienced mentor) where students can see thinking skills in action. In addition, I will draw on my own experience of teaching and research in science and engineering subjects, my service in inter-departmental/faculty committees that aim to promote better teaching and learning, and my participation in university level multi-disciplinary teaching programmes to show how students can learn to think creatively and critically through a discipline-specific approach.
In my view, there are definite reasons why general pedagogical materials and courses aimed at fostering or acquiring thinking skills are usually not popular amongst those from science or engineering backgrounds. In making this statement, I am drawing not only from my experience, but also the experience of my colleagues and students. I do not think this reaction indicates that those from science or engineering are not interested in teaching methods or thinking skills, but it suggests that problems across disciplines are solved differently.
Compared to subjects taught in the Arts faculty, science and engineering subjects place a greater emphasis on mathematical equations, logical proofs and experimental demonstrations. This is an important point to bear in mind when trying to develop science or engineering students' thinking skills. As experimental data and proofs are the cornerstones of any scientific discovery, it is much more important for science and engineering students to learn the basic laws of physics and how to apply them, than say receive instruction on how to develop, criticise and evaluate an argument. This is because progress in science and engineering is ultimately made through physical demonstrations as opposed to rhetorical arguments. There is no need to tell science and engineering students how they should go about evaluating their own ideas, how they should use certain principles and techniques of creative thinking or how they should persuade others (Ruggiero, 1998). Though written scientific communication is extremely important in science and engineering, it is not the ingenuity of an argument that counts. Experimental data is much more important than the art of persuasion. And, unless the required experimental data is present, no one needs to be persuaded.
On a more general note, there is something selfdefeating in teaching a person to think creatively or critically using prescribed techniques and methods. Students only learn valuable lessons in creative and critical thinking when they are free to evaluate something for themselves. Just like a person cannot learn how to ride a bicycle simply by analysing how to do it, creative and critical thinking needs to be experienced rather than analysed. However, this is not to say pedagogical studies on thinking skills are of no value to science and engineering students; it remains largely as a subject students can pursue on their own. However, there may be a much greater synergy between pedagogical studies on thinking skills and disciplines such as Arts or even business.
In Kursheed (2005), I summarised my positive experience in teaching engineering fundamentals through a hands-on/historical approach using historical case studies to put students in the inventors' or discoverers' frame of mind. I also set assignments where students devised their own recreations of classic experiments using their own materials. I found this approach helpful not only for teaching engineering fundamentals, but also for getting students to think creatively and critically. History contains a wealth of ingenious experiments and unconventional ideas that are the results of creative thinking. By learning from both successful and unsuccessful historical examples, students can draw from these resources and learn how to be creative. Numerous great controversies and debates between past and present eminent scientists also constitute powerful illustrations of critical thinking in action (e.g. Einstein-Bohr's debate on the fundamentals of quantum mechanics). Besides learning from history, getting students to work directly under an experienced mentor in the field also allows them to see how the mentor exercises his/her thinking skills through the way he or she solves problems.
I am not proposing that we should keep to what we already have. But at least in the science and engineering context, thinking skills are best taught using a discipline-specific approach. In this article, I have shown how a hands-on/historical approach in science and engineering subjects and getting students to work under an experienced mentor can help science and engineering students develop thinking skills. While a discipline-specific approach might have been effective in teaching science and engineering students thinking skills, the initiatives and means used would vary according to disciplines.
Kursheed, A. (2005). 'Teaching Engineering Fundamentals by Using a Hands-on/ Historical Approach'. CDTL Brief. Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 1-2.
Ruggiero, V.R. (1998). The Art of Thinking: A Guide to Critical and Creative Thought (5th ed.). New York: Longman.


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Lisa Rinna 'feels horrible' about Yolanda Hadid treatment, other RHOBH regrets after viewer calls her out
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Lisa Rinna admits regrets about her behavior on RHOBH. Pic credit: Bravo
Lisa Rinna admitted to some regrets about her time on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills as the four-part reunion came to a close.
She was called out by a viewer who wrote in and said, "Rinna, you said Erika shouldn't be questioned because she's dealing with something serious. Yolanda's health and Kim's addiction and Denise's marriage were all pretty serious in my eyes, but now with Erika, it's crickets. Did aliens take over your body? Please explain yourself."
That summed up several events that Lisa Rinna was a part of on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. It appears that she is sorry now, or at least said she was, so that the narrative wasn't spun incorrectly.
Lisa Rinna addresses how she treated Yolanda Hadid
Season 6 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills saw Lisa Rinna accusing Yolanda Hadid of having Munchausen syndrome. It made for some intense conversations and some very hurt feelings.
That was just the beginning of Lisa's stirring the pot on RHOBH, but it appears it is something she regrets.
She said, "I feel horrible about what happened with Yolanda. I regret that. That was wrong on every level, and I'm really sorry that that happened. I wish I could take that back."
Interestingly enough, Lisa Rinna's daughter, Delilah Hamlin, revealed that Yolanda Hadid helped her through the health issues plaguing her.
Whether the regret was part of that or if it was wholeheartedly meant, RHOBH viewers will never know. However, Lisa did apologize for it after being confronted about it again.
What did Lisa Rinna say about Kim Richards and Denise Richards?
When addressing Kim Richards and the accusations she made about her sobriety and being "near death," it appears that Lisa Rinna also has some regrets about that.
Lisa said, "I also feel that it wasn't my place to do that. You know I hope that maybe in the end it helped in some way. I don't feel good about that either."
As far as Denise Richards, Lisa claimed she doesn't like how that went down either. That may be hard to buy for RHOBH viewers who saw how Lisa Rinna turned against her friend and threw her to the wolves.
What will happen with Lisa Rinna next season remains to be seen, but it looks like for now, she appears remorseful for the hurt she has inflicted on several of her costars.
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Can Anyone Tell Me About The Koh-e- Safed Range, The CcHills And The Sulaiman Mountain Range In Pakistan?
In the south of river Kabul spreads the Koh-e-Safed range with a height of 3050 meters. In the south of Koh-e-Safed are the Kohat and Waziristan hills which are traversed by the Kurram and Tochhi, and are bounded on the south by Gomal River. The Khyber Pass lies to the south of Kabul, it is 56 km long and connects Kabul in Afghanistan with the fertile land of peshawar in pakistan. In the south of the koh-e-safed there flows Kurram River which passes through the Kurram pass. The Kurram pass is one of the routes to Afghanistan. Through this pass trade is carried out with Afghanistan.
Between the Kurram and Gomal rivers lies the Waziristan hill area. The Tochi River joins the Kurram from the west in North Waziristan. The Sulaiman range runs for a distance of about 500-kmin the north direction. Its highest peak is 3500 meters high. There are many passes in the valleys of small rivers crossing the Sulaiman Mountains connecting the Punjab with Balochistan.At the southern end of the Suliaman Mountain are the Marri and Bugti hills. The main river of this region is the Bolan River. The Quetta railway line goes through the famous Bolan Pass.
The highest peak in koh e safed is sikaram which is litraly cames from see kurram. One bretan army
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The Four Things That Matter Most – Readers' Discussion Guide
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Prepared by: Leslie Piet, RN, BSN, MA
The Omega Life Program
Johns Hopkins HealthCare
Glen Burnie, MD Ira Byock, MD
Executive Director and
Institute for Human Caring
Even the most healthy human relationships are imperfect. That's OK. But it tends to be true that relationships would benefit from mending, tending and nurturing. The Four Things That Matter Most offers thoughtful, poignant stories that demonstrate how relationships can be healed and made richer in a variety of different situations and phases of life. This readers' guide has been designed for use in classrooms and small group discussions. Questions and exercises are provided to stimulate discussion on how readers might view saying the Four Things. It is hoped that readers will recognize how saying the Four Things can reveal opportunities to forgive, love and grow – individually and together – at any time in the course of relationships and life.
Part One: The Four Things
Part Two: Forgiveness
Part Three: Thank You Part Four: I Love You
Part Five: Good-bye
Afterword: Reflections Before Good-bye
Chapter 1: Saying The Four Things
Dr. Byock's long experience in emergency medicine and in palliative care (including hospice) provides him with a unique perspective on life and relationships. The stories in The Four Things That Matter Most are drawn from end-of-life situations, yet the subtitle is "A Book About Living."
What might stories from such situations teach us about living?
If people we love know we love them, and that we forgive them for previous tensions, why is the value of "stating the obvious"?
Can you think of an instance in which relationship that was helped by expressing one or more of the Four Things?
Dr. Byock teaches that the ancient origin of "good-bye" was the blessing, "God be with you." How often these days do people intend their partings to occur in the spirit of a blessing?
Can you think of a difficult relationship that might benefit by saying one or more of the Four Things?
Practice saying one of the Four Things this week. If you can, discuss the results with the study group.
Chapter 2: The Healing Power of Words
Mrs. Hargis had thought long and hard about her decision to decline surgery. What do you think of her decision?
She thought she had prepared for her life to end. From what took place in the emergency department, do you think she was fully prepared?
What did you learn from the way Dr. Byock spoke with the family regarding Mrs. Hargis's choices?
Discuss any ideas you have for using the Four Things to reestablish or mend relationship that has been strained.
How might the Four Things benefit people who have relationships that are basically healthy, but because of illness or injury, are coming to an end?
Chapter 3: Completing Relationships
Dr. Byock says that it is a quirk of the English language that when we say a relationship is "complete" it implies that it is ending. He explains that in referring to completing a relationship he means that there is nothing left unsaid, that it is whole. Like a circle, a relationship is complete when it is unbroken. Do you agree that a relationship can be complete without necessarily ending?
Overcoming past hurts is possible.
What do you think about Lynn's suggestion to Mr. Polansky regarding saying, "I love you" to his wife? Were you surprised at what occurred?
Diane Cahill's father was distant in his family relationships most of her life. Discuss the "wake-up calls" that prompted him to make amends with family and friends.
No one is promised that they will have a tomorrow. Diane reflects that it is a good thing to say the things that matter most, "because you just never know." If you thought that someone you love – or once loved – might die tomorrow, would it be important to you to make contact with them today?
Can you think of situations in your own experience for which saying one or more of the Four Things might be (or have been) of help in making the relationship whole?
Chapter 4: Transformations
Dr. Byock believes that transformations are possible, even when they initially seem unlikely. They sometimes happen when you don't expect it.
Steve Morris was a "Marlboro Man" in his style and was not skilled in communicating about feelings or his relationships. Discuss how he used the written list of the Four Things in a concrete way to mend feelings with his family.
Do you think it is important to be outwardly emotional for the Four Things to work?
The chaplain who told Dr. Byock about being called to the bedside of the man dying from AIDS used the Four Things as a clinical tool that enabled him to help this patient and his newly-found teenage daughter complete their relationship.
Dr. Byock says that in emergency situations time is not measured in length, but in depth. He recounts that the victims of the 9/11 attacks who made calls chose to say these things to the people they cared about most in their lives. How did what they said to their loved ones effect your thinking within your own family life?
Chapter 5: Loved Ones Live On Inside Us
1. What does Dr. Byock mean by saying, "Forgiveness is a passage to a sanctuary of wholeness, that nurturing place where we feel intimately connected to the people who matter most to us." (P 40)?
2. Discuss the differences for Carla and Paul in their emotional healing (PP 45-47).
3. Why would it be important for Paul to continue to try to forgive his father and himself, after his father's death?
4. Do you think you might consider writing personal notes to your children or other family members using the Four Things, like Carla did?
Chapter 6: Resolving a Legacy of Pain
What did the counselor mean by advising Jennifer to "get it clear" between you if you can?
Jennifer describes a recurring perpetuating pattern of pain across generations in their family. Can you think of such families in your own experience?
Jennifer's Mom wanted the "bad stuff" to stop with the grandson and the "good stuff" to go on.
Reflecting a family you know, do you think it would be possible to stop the "bad stuff" and have the "good stuff" go on?
Forgiveness may be the most important of the Four Things in breaking destructive patterns in relationships between parents and children. Can you think of situations in which expressing gratitude and love would be critical in healing the rift between a child and a mother or father?
Chapter 7: The Emotional Economics of Forgiveness
Behaviors are often a result of emotional pain.
1. Can you think of an instance when, looking back, your own reaction at the time was "out of bounds" due to pain from another issue?
2. The author asserts that anger – even though it may be entirely justified – if carried around for years ultimately harms the person who is angry. Do you agree?
It takes courage to forgive and ask for forgiveness.
3. Avi had good reasons to be angry with his father. Were you surprised at Lynne's assertive stance as a counselor in advising Avi that he needed to say the Four Things to his father?
4. Lynne was pushed Avi because she feels that there is little harm that can come from saying the Four Things with good intention. What might have happened if his father just turned away?
5. What do you think the effects will be for Avi in the years to come?
Chapter 8: Extreme Acts of Forgiveness
"… hate keeps you chained to the person you despise" (P 70).
Maeve had been sexually abused by her father but was eventually able to forgive him with the support of counseling.
What is the difference between forgiveness and absolution?
Is it necessary to forget to forgive?
Maeve was determined to "become whole." Discuss what "becoming whole" means in relation to forgiving someone who has hurt you severely?
The author feels that, "You can only take responsibility for completing your side of the relationship." In both the story of Avi and Simon from the last chapter, and in the Maeve's story, what would be the risk of reaching out to the person who harmed them and having the attempt to reconnect fail?
Chapter 9: Forgiving Yourself
Susan struggled with her ALS diagnosis and asked, "Why me?" She felt guilty as if she had done something to cause it, even though intellectually she knew the cause of ALS is unknown. Susan chose to put aside her anger and focused her life on those around her.
1. Do you have something you have felt guilty for that needs forgiving?
2. How might you handle this guilt if you knew you had a terminal illness?
3. Knowing that no one is promised tomorrow, is there something you could do today to forgive yourself for past errors or indiscretions?
4. Can you extend the same mercy to yourself for human error that you can extend to another?
5. What does it mean to be your authentic self?
6. How does being your authentic self help you to have "no regrets"?
7. Practice saying in the mirror or to the person sitting next to you, "I am a good person, worthy of love."
8. Do you believe you are worthy of being loved?
Chapter 10: Living with Uncertainty and Illness
Illness happens to all of us in time. Mortality dictates that there is an endpoint to this life.
1. Can you acknowledge that you are not a bad person? A good person?
2. If you continue to feel guilty for "having brought on" an illness, do you think you could miss an opportunity for others to show love and care for you?
3. If you were a smoker and developed cancer, would you feel guilty? Could you forgive yourself?
4. True or False: People who never smoke, never die.
Being imperfect…is a common thread for all.
5. Discuss how changing focus to allow others to feel good about themselves by helping care for you could enrich the lives of all involved.
6. What does Dr. Byock mean by "wholesome codependence"?
7. How do the communities to which you belong help people during times of illness, death and grief?
8. What community support systems and activities could be strengthened?
9. If your parent were to become ill, are there support systems in place at your job to help you in caring for them?
10. What does Dr. Byock mean by saying, "If you want to take good care of them, let them take good care of you." (P 95)?
Part Three: Thank You
Chapter 11: Practicing Gratitude
Feeling that what you've done in life has been appreciated is important. We can validate someone's contributions by saying "thank you."
1. Does it feel awkward to say "Thank you" to people who you work with frequently? Does it feel awkward to have people say "Thank you" to you?
2. Practice saying thank you to someone in the group for what you appreciate about them.
3. How might you practice saying thank you to those in your family? At work?
4. Dr. Byock expresses that in accepting gratitude you complete the transaction in a way that affirms and strengthens the relationship.
5. Can you think of an example of a person saying thank you in a way that you admired or felt was well-received?
6. How do you like to be thanked?
Practicing gratitude helps us focus on the positive. Gratitude breeds joy.
7. What are the things that give you most joy in life?
Talking about happy times can bring a smile to a dying person's face.
8. What did Ernesto and Julia do to help "leave a legacy" for their family?
9. How did Ernesto's final meeting and his manner of expressing gratitude in saying good-bye to Dr. Byock affect you?
Chapter 12: The Unexpected Grace of Reconnection
Dr. Byock reminds us that "stating the obvious" is not always easy, especially with dementia patients. Remember that profound moments are always possible.
1. Have you ever had a meaningful interaction with someone who was "not all there?"
2. Can you think of ways of expressing gratitude and enjoying the moment with a friend or relative who has dementia? If so, describe your own feelings about the event.
3. Are you grateful for the "little things" as well as the "big things" in your life? If so, what are some of those little things for which you are grateful?
Chapter 13: The Family Dynamics of Gratitude
Blended families as well as traditional families have ever changing dynamics. Learning to say the Four Things may create a change in those dynamics.
1. How did the dynamics change between Arlene, her step-brothers and step-sisters and her mother?
2. If you had heard the situation between Arlene, her mother and her step-siblings described, but had not read "the rest of the story", would you have thought it possible that warm, supportive relationships could have formed?
Conrad was able to say thank you and I love you to his wife Hazel.
3. How did this affect Arlene?
4. What unfinished business was Arlene then able to accomplish with Conrad?
Part Four: I Love You
Chapter 14: Creative Ways of Saying the Four Things
1. Why is saying, "I love you" so difficult sometimes? What gets in the way?
2. How did Gunter's action of shaving his father create a unique opportunity to say, "I love you" and "good-bye" using touch?
3. How did the ritual shaving help Gunther and his father to come full circle?
4. Define "tender loving care" in the context of caring for the dying person.
Chapter 15: Loving the Body
Paul wrote in his letter to the Corinthians, "Faith, hope and love…But the greatest of these is love."
1. Horace and Louise were horrified to learn that their son was gay. How did demonstrate love for their son during his dying of AIDS?
2. What do you think of Horace Whitman's decision to take physical care of his son? Given his strong feelings about his son's homosexuality, did his decision surprise you?
3. Discuss how it is possible to love a human being but to dislike an action.
4. Can you imagine yourself in the shoes of a parent whose child had committed a violent crime or otherwise done something awful? How might you cope? As a parent, do you think you would still be able to express love for your child?
Chapter 16: Living Every Day as if It Were Your First-or Last
Every parent's worst nightmare is to lose a child.
Why did Gabrielle's parents ask for her forgiveness?
How did Gabrielle's father, Adam, help relieve doubts for her?
Yvette described the moment of their letting go of Gabrielle as being intense and perfect.
Why do you think that moment felt so "grounded and connected" to Yvette?
What do you think about how Gabrielle's wish to eat chocolates and champagne was carried out?
Gabrielle's parents celebrated her birth and her death.
If you could have your dying wish fulfilled, what would it be?
If you feel comfortable doing so, write down what your dying wish would be and share it with the group.
Chapter 17: Lives Intertwined with Love
Do you know two people whose lives are, or were, "joined at the hip"?
If either of them has since died, what happened to the other? If both are alive, what do you suppose might happen if one of these individuals were to die?
What was so unique about the way Lisa and Linda communicated?
Why did Lisa feel the need to ask forgiveness for not being ready for Linda to die?
Lisa and Linda didn't actually forgive each other verbally. Do you think they needed to say the words, or do you feel they knew each other's heart and mind?
Letting go is never easy.
Have you ever said a good-bye and later regretted the things that were never said?
In the last letter Daniel wrote to his Mom he described the time he was dying as "the best part of my life." In what ways could that have been true?
Discuss the statement, "To love truly is inevitably to experience loss" (P 177).
Chapter 18: Nothing Left Unsaid
1. Why didn't Matthew ask Sara Ann to marry him before he went to war? Do you think this was a sign of maturity or selfishness?
2. How did Reverend John Williams and Matthew use the Four Things before Matthew went to war?
Betty Williams was used to protecting her son but realized that she could no longer do that.
3. What do you think about Matthew's comment to his mother when Betty said to him, "I realize I can't protect you anymore"? (P 183).
4. How did saying the Four Things help Betty and John deal with the idea that Matthew could be captured, wounded, or killed?
5. Can you think of times in your life in which people left for long and possibly dangerous trips? Were there anything left "unsaid" in your relationship?
Chapter 19: The Mysterious Magic of Some Good-byes
Have you ever witnessed a dying person appear to hold onto life until after a special anniversary, holiday, birthday, birth or until after the last relative from out of town arrives for a final visit?
Withdrawing life-support is always a difficult decision. Ann knew that Sandy wouldn't want to live like that.
Would you be able to make the decision to withdraw life-support for your loved one? Why or why not?
Mr. Cummings asked Dr. Byock to assist ending Sandy's life. What do you think of Dr. Byock's response?
The timing of Sandy's death surprised Dr. Byock. Did it surprise you?
If Sandy's heart had not been restarted when he first collapsed, what opportunities might have been missed for Mr. and Mrs. Cummings? For Ann?
Chapter 20: Good-byes That Are Gifts Through Time
Have you ever wondered whether is was a good idea to hold "celebrations of life" at memorial services?
What do those celebrations do for the family and friends of the deceased?
Getting the chance to say good-bye to a dying person is valuable not only to that person but also for those left, after the person dies. Celebrations while the dying person is still alive can be very meaningful.
3. What did it mean for Rose to "hold court" when she was saying good-bye?
4. How did her family and friends help Rose in her transition from this life?
5. Are there ways in which you think that the transitions of birth and death similar?
6. Do you think Rose orchestrated saying good-bye to her family?
Rabbi Hafez Hayyim told a tourist that he (Rabbi) was only a visitor here.
7. What did Rabbi Hayyim mean by his comment to the tourist?
Each generation has their issues and makes mistakes. None of us have been perfect. There are unique challenges for the Baby Boomer generation in caring for their children and the seniors in their lives.
1. Can you think of ways to express forgiveness, gratitude and positive feelings within communities? Across generations?
2. Dr. Byock says that the Four Things have become a practice in his own life. Do you think you might use the Four Things in your daily life?
3. Do you think that if saying or expressing the feelings of the Four Things was to become common that relationships between generations would change?