Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin implementing new enhanced security measures for all air carriers with international flights to the United States to strengthen the safety and security of all passengers—superseding the emergency measures put in place immediately following the attempted terrorist attack on Dec. 25, 2009.
These new, more flexible security protocols—tailored to reflect the most current information available to the U.S. government—will apply to all passengers traveling to the United States.
These new, enhanced measures are part of a dynamic, threat-based aviation security system covering all passengers traveling by air to the United States while focusing security measures in a more effective and efficient manner to ensure the safety and security of the traveling public. Passengers traveling to the United States from international destinations may notice enhanced security and random screening measures throughout the passenger check-in and boarding process, including the use of explosives trace detection, advanced imaging technology, canine teams, or pat downs, among other security measures.
Secretary Napolitano, in conjunction with the United Nations specialized agency International Civil Aviation Organization, has been leading a global initiative to strengthen the international aviation system against the evolving threats posed by terrorists, working in multilateral and bilateral contexts with governments as well as industry. Over the past three months, Secretary Napolitano has participated in regional aviation security summits around the world in Spain, Mexico and Tokyo, forging historic agreements with her international colleagues to strengthen the civil aviation system through enhanced information collection and sharing, cooperation on technological development and modernized aviation security standards.
Secretary Napolitano also commended today's release of the Surface Transportation Security Priority Assessment as another important step in efforts to protect the nation's traveling public from acts of terrorism—conducted by the Obama administration in its first year as a thorough review of the nation's surface transportation security efforts, which cover mass transit, commuter and long-distance passenger rail, freight rail, commercial vehicles and pipelines.
The Assessment was developed through engagement with federal, state, local and tribal government partners as well as the private sector, provides a comprehensive framework of recommendations to enhance surface transportation security.
The Assessment reflects the Obama administration's commitment to coordinating surface transportation security efforts among all government partners and the private sector to enhance security; reduce risk; improve the efficiency and effectiveness of federal security capabilities; strengthen interactive stakeholder partnerships; and streamline security management coordination to protect Americans from threats of terrorism. It provides a comprehensive framework for the continued improvement of surface transportation security and identifies discrete areas of focus for the institution of changes that will make the nation safer.
The Surface Transportation Security Priority Assessment is available here.
Is the list of 14 countries of concern still in use?These measures supersede the list of countries concern put in place as an emergency measure on January 3, 2010. The enhanced security measures that are going into effect are tailored to intelligence about potential threats and are focused on all passengers from all countries. They are part of a dynamic, threat based process covering all passengers traveling to the United States while focusing security measures in a more effective and efficient manner to ensure the safety and security of all those traveling by air to the United States.
Is this a weakening of the current posture system?It's a strengthening of the system. These new, more flexible security protocols are tailored to reflect the most current information available to U.S. authorities and are based on real-time, threat-based intelligence that will now be applied to all passengers traveling to the United States.
Which countries are affected by the new directives?
The security measures apply to all passengers on international flights directly to the U.S. worldwide.
What can passengers expect to see at airports?Passengers traveling to the U.S. from international destinations may notice enhanced security and screening measures throughout the passenger check-in and boarding process which could include explosives trace detection, use of advanced imaging technology, canine teams or pat downs, among other security measures to keep air travel safe.


Our Lady Peace is a Canadian rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario in 1992. Led by lead vocalist Raine Maida since its formation, the band currently consists of Duncan Coutts on bass, Steve Mazur as lead guitarist, and Jason Pierce on drums. The band has sold several million albums worldwide, won four Juno Awards, and won ten MuchMusic Video Awards — the most MMVAs ever awarded to any artist or group. Our Lady Peace is one of Canada's most popular bands and is also one of the few Canadian rock acts that managed to achieve success in both the 1990s and 2000s.
The band's earlier albums are often praised for their unique sound and style, with lead singer Maida being called "erratic" and "truly unrivaled" as a vocalist. Their fifth album, Gravity (2002), is sometimes considered to be a "radical departure" from this distinctive style. Lead singer Maida has confirmed the change, calling Gravity "vastly different" from their previous records. The coincidental 2001 departures of both co-founding member Mike Turner and longtime-producer Arnold Lanni, in combination with influence from producer Bob Rock are factors in the style evolution.
They have released nine studio albums, one live album, and two compilation albums to date, with their 1997 album Clumsy considered their signature and most widely recognized work. Their latest studio album, Somethingness, was released on February 23, 2018.


text:
Liverpool Reportedly Seal Diogo Jota Deal
Liverpool and Wolves have agreed on a £41M fee plus £4M in add-ons for the Portuguese winger.
By epicskyline Sep 18, 2020, 11:20pm BST
Share All sharing options for: Liverpool Reportedly Seal Diogo Jota Deal
The story broke earlier on Friday that, in addition to signing Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich, Liverpool were also nearing a deal with Wolverhampton Wanderers for their winger, Diogo Jota.
Late on Friday evening, several well respected Liverpool journalists have confirmed that the deal is done and Jota will soon be confirmed as a Liverpool player.
The deal is reportedly for five years and starts at £41m, but could rise to a possible £45m, assuming certain conditions are met. This is a considerable sum of money, and shows the club's desire to continue competing at the highest level. According to Melissa Reddy and other sources, Wolves agreed to staggered payments, with only the first 10% of the fee paid in the next 12 months.
The 23-year-old Portuguese international has been of interest to the club for some time, and they have finally pulled the trigger to sign the talented winger as a boost to their already vicious attack.
At the same time, defender Ki-Jana Hoever will move in the opposite direction for a fee of £9m upfront, plus a possible £4.5m in add-ons down the line.
The club haven't officially announced the deal, but that is expected over the weekend.
Liverpool FC Transfer Signing: Diogo Jota
Diogo Jota Has Dreamed of Joining "a Club Like Liverpool" Since He Was a Kid
Liverpool Reportedly Optimistic of Signing Wolves' £35M-Rated Diogo Jota

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


When we delight in God as our ultimate joy, it can never be taken from us. Thus assured and rooted, we are able to stand and reach far higher with far more stability that we ever could without Him.
Remembering who God is and what He has done will give us the confidence to trust Him and anticipate great things from Him.
And I said: "Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!" Isaiah 6:5.
God's character means we can bank on Him in times of confusion.
We can come to God with questions because He is good and hates wickedness.


I have never been homeschooled and haven't thought about it with my own future children, but I have to do a research paper on different types of education for school. I will probably chose homeschooling to do it on, so I want the opinions of those who do it to base some of it on. My question is (not trying to... show more I have never been homeschooled and haven't thought about it with my own future children, but I have to do a research paper on different types of education for school. I will probably chose homeschooling to do it on, so I want the opinions of those who do it to base some of it on. My question is (not trying to criticize or anything, I really want to know) what are your reasons for it, besides controlling what exactly they learn. Is it for religious reasons, so they don't have to separate, so they don't have to fall into a strict routine, more comfortable environment,or a bad school district or anything else? I'm just curious because I need different opinions on the reasons of it, not if it's effective or ineffective.
Best Answer: We began homeschooling after our daughter was abused by a teacher at one school, leaving her suicidal at the age of eight, and almost murdered by a classmate at another school when she was ten. We began homeschooling to save her life.
Now that we've been homeschooling for four years, we find that the chance for her to learn according to her interests, style, and abilities is what makes this form of education, for our child, priceless.
She is happy, healthy, at or above grade level in our district - one of the top in the nation - has loads of friends and activities, and holds down a job.
Homeschooling isn't for everyone. It's just one legitimate form of education. We support whatever works for the individual.
My school district sux (average state score on the competency exams is around the 35th percentile), there's no open enrollment, they've outlawed charter schools and private schools are too expensive for us. (Best price so far: $600/mo per child.) Otherwise I'm sure I'd have shipped their little butts off to school.
Turns out that one kid is dyslexic as all heck, so homeschooling really seems to be working for him very, very well. My other kid is getting bored at home, so we found a hybrid school...it's weird, you homeschool 3 days a week and the other two the kid goes to classes and does group projects and such. We'll see how that works. If she likes it and wants to try school full time, we'll need to find something academic enough...which is going to mean more $$ again. Sigh. Basically, I'm trying to make sure the kids are exposed to decent educational stuff without going completely bankrupt.
We're utterly not religious, and fear neither evolution nor condoms. I take them to the local science museum for some of their enrichment classes once a month or so. They do some fun things.
My spouse and I both have college degrees, live in the 'burbs, have the 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, 2 cars, and he works a 40-hour week in systems architecture. I'm at home until the kids (K and 2nd grade) don't need me that much anymore. Until then, I homeschool, I have them in Girl Scouts / Boy Scouts, and they follow different interests. My son just won a $1,000 scholarship last night, in fact, for playing Pokemon card games. Who would have ever thought you could get scholarship $ for that? He's also in a LEGO First League (robotics). My daughter is in gymnastics and dance, and wants to take an art class.
You wrote "besides controlling what they learn". I find that interesting, because I use many of the same resources that brick and mortar schools use. Not to mention the fact that as my children and I live in this world, I will never be able to be the sole educator in their lives.
To answer your question, I home school because I have had my children in schools and I appalled by the dumbing down of the education I witnessed. For instance, my bright, oldest son was bored to death and even the principal (when she realized we were going to take him out) said she should have moved him up a grade but that was not looked favorably upon. Apparently in a system that constantly tells children to be unique and true to themselves, they really have to do what everyone else does because that is the status quo. I was also shocked at how ridiculous the multicultural curriculum is. I was raised in a multicultural family ( in the 70's-not so cool and trendy to have Black siblings at that time!) and it seems to me that we are raising a generation of children that act one way in institutional settings and like ignorant hillbillies when they are at home. I am just rambling, now, but I guess the reason I am homeschooling my children is because I KNOW I can do so much better than the schools, both academically and socially.
I use a private distance learning program because I play competitive junior tennis and travel a lot. I started in middle school because I was getting in to much trouble from missing to much school, and the private school I went to, wouldn't make a deal with my parents to make up for my missed days. It's a shame because I really don't enjoy it anymore now that I'm in high school and feel i'm starting to miss out on the normal teenage life style, though I try to make it to football games when i'm home. If it weren't for tennis, homeschooling would never have had passed my mind.
We started homeschooling 30 years ago, when our oldest daughter was systematically ridiculed and bullied because of our faith (we're members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), and continued with our other 3 children because it gave them such flexibility in pursuing their interests. It takes total commitment on the part of the parents, and is not for the faint-of-heart. The parents need to put in many hours of preparation and study, especially when the children are younger. There are study times, field trips, sports and leisure activities. It's hard work, but worth it, for the benefits to the whole family.
Most modern homeschoolers have multiple reasons for homeschooling. It isn't something where I could pick just one reason. So, I'll give you various reasons that apply to us--not necessarily in any order.
Safety--Too many bullies, violence and other crimes going on in and around schools.
Educational excellence--The schools in our state tend to be lousy. Even the ones near us that are well-rated are good only in comparison to the other lousy ones. With homeschooling, my children are already ahead, learning things that children several grades ahead of them aren't getting in the public schools. Because homeschooling can involve individualized lessons, parents can skip things that the children already know, combine lessons that have a lot of repetition in them, and don't have to teach to the level of other, lower level, students (as in school), homeschoolers tend to get a better education.
Morals--Schools often subvert students' morals. They teach poor values, often without realizing it. Such as when they stop students in the elementary grades from "tattling" because it is too time-consuming to deal with the actual problems in a large class--and then they can't understand why teens are reluctant to tell on classmates who are threatening to blow up the school or commit other violent crimes. Or they tell students that they must have a certain level of grades to pass, but the students quickly discover that they can pass by taking a couple of extra days of school (yes, that happens here, 2 days can make up for a year of no work)--so students learn that people in authority lie to them and that rules are meaningless and a tiny bit of work is all it takes to get by.
Religion--If you are part of a religious group that celebrates holidays that may be different from the majority, the school will excuse the absences but will also expect the work to be made up and the child will miss lessons that he'll be expected to know. So, in essence the child is punished for it.
Cost--Homeschooling is cheaper than private school.
Freedom--We control the curriculum choices, our daily and weekly schedules, materials needed for classes, etc. If we want to take a family vacation during the school year, we can without worrying about missed work.
Efficiency--Without all the wasted time of a classroom (time spent on announcements that don't apply to most, or explaining the material for the fifth time for the students who didn't listen previously, or doing busywork because the teacher needs to get a mountain of paperwork done or has to work with other students, or lining up to go to the bathroom or the cafeteria or wherever, or working on material that the student has already mastered but must be covered for the benefit of someone else, or waiting while the teacher deals with someone else's discipline issue, etc.), education can be done so much more efficiently. The child then has more time to play, develop hobbies, spend with family or friends, relax, etc.
Family--We enjoy being together as a family, seeing our children learn. It feels so great to see a seven year old reading books designed for 12 yr. olds when you know that you are the one responsible for that.
Health--There've been recent scares about H1N1 and MRSA and other serious illnesses. Schools urge kids to stay home if sick but then penalize parents who keep their children home (calling them in for meetings about possible truancy even when they've been producing documentation of illnesses). And others don't keep their children home and schools, especially ones with no soap or towels in the bathrooms, are great breeding grounds for passing on those germs. When homeschooling, sick children can stay home from field trips or whatever; they can even do some lessons if they are up to it or skip them entirely (and not have to worry about catching up on makeup work later) if they aren't up to doing lessons.
My favorite classes in high school and college involved the teacher giving me the topic, and then letting me go off on my own for four to six weeks to study it on my own! I enjoyed that experience so much I wanted to give it to my own children. But the added bonuses for us have included a closer knit family, siblings who are best friends instead of strangers, children who are comfortable speaking to and relating with adults, high school students who are able to organize their studies and have time for other activities in sports and music.
Can someone else homeschool your kids?
Ok, so im a student in k12, and i wanted to know if i use their services on a PERSONAL computer could they track my search history?
Will homeschooling my 13 year old affect my public assistance benefits. I'm aware of PA's 35 hr/wk work requirement. Can i be exempt ?


text:
+34 96 606 13 99 FREE SHIPPING AND RETURNS*
Always - FREE
Get the most! FREE DELIVERY
Exchanges and returns in 30 days - FREE
Subscribe and enjoy an extra 5€ off on sale*.
Slip on Loafers
Loafers and Laces
Custom them
Outlet man
MEN'S SPECIAL PRICES
Outlet women
WOMEN'S SPECIAL PRICES
Get the latest developments and promotions in your inbox
RO-EN
I AM ALREADY A CUSTOMER
I don't remember my password
I AM NOT A CUSTOMER YET Create An Account
Flat sandal
emma-1647-b010z
Colour: BLACK Ref: 1647-B010Z
Select a Size What's my size?
Select a Size 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 What's my size?
What is your Martinelli shoe size?
Millimetres
FREE SHIPPING AND RETURNS*
The Emma sandal will soon be your summer must-have. With golden links on top, this super-comfortable sandal is perfect for combining with your whole wardrobe.
Upper: 100% calfskin leather
Inner lining: 75% pig skin and 25% calfskin leather
Sole: 100% synthetic
Thickness of the sole 1,5 cm (0.6")
It's easy to return Martinelli.es items – and it's also free!
Martinelli provides the same level of service for purchasing as it does for returning or exchanging items. All of our products can be returned within 30 calendar days of receiving your order, without incurring any penalties or costs, including the cost of returning the item.
Do you need more information? Please click on Returs and Exchanges or contact with our Customer Service department.
+34 96 606 13 99 info@martinelli.es
1647-B010Z
*Up to -40% on this season's designs. Up to -50% on outlet designs. Discounts on selected products. Promotion non-cumulative with other special offers and discounts. Valid in the www.martinelli.es online store and in Martinelli stores. Until 23:59 hours (GMT+01:00 Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris) on 28/02/2023.
meet martinelli
Martinelli © 2023. All rights reserved.
It looks like you're in USA but you're heading to Romania .
Do you want to go to our USA website?
OOPS! I'VE MADE A MISTAKE; I'LL STAY IN USA
NO, I WANT TO VISIT THE ROMANIA WEBSITE
We're in over 29 stores.
Select yours here .
Subscribe and enjoy an extra
off on sale*
You are already subscribed with this email address
*Date of birth
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Month January February March April May June July August September October November December Year 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947 1946 1945 1944 1943 1942 1941 1940 1939 1938 1937 1936 1935 1934 1933 1932 1931 1930 1929 1928 1927 1926 1925 1924 1923 1922 1921 1920 1919 1918 1917 1916 1915 1914 1913 1912 1911 1910 1909 1908 1907 1906 1905 1904 1903 1902 1901 1900
*I would like to receive news about:
Please, we need you to complete this information
By subscribing you will periodically receive our newsletter and other marketing notifications from Martinelli via email and/or SMS and instant messaging service (as required). You can withdraw your consent and exercise your data protection rights by writing to us at rgpd@martinelli.es. Further information in our Privacy Policy.
*On your first purchase. Minimum order amount of 50€.
YOU'LL GET YOUR EXTRA 5€ OFF VOUCHER*
FOR HER FOR HIM


Cutie Cutie Gud mrng . . . . .
Gud mrng . . . Hv a nice day . . . Take care . .
roshni ke zariye ik paigam bheja hai.
'Qubool ho Aap kO, Salam-e-subah hmara.
"Saari khushiyaa aapke paas ho.
"Subah" ke "Phool"Khil gye "PANCHHI" Apne"Safar pe UD gye,"SURAJ" Aate hi"TAARE" bhi"CHHUP" gye, Kya aap apni "MEETHI NEEND" Se "uth gye?
Uthiye huzoor dh000000p nikal aai..
Aapko GooD MorninG Wish Karne Aaye Hai Aur Aap AbhI TaK So RahE Ho.
Good morning messages, latest, new, nice, love, romantic, cute, sweet, best, beautiful - good morning messages - in hindi to wish on mobile absolutely free.


text:
The Ferris Files
Journalism by David Ferris
« Wrecking Balls Inside My Brain
My First Nemesis »
Dangerous Times
Dubsie holds a sign we found at the site of yesterday's rally.
I wish this blog post was another meditation my adorable three-year-old daughter and the things she says and does. But I have to turn my attention instead to Donald Trump, who represents a very real danger to Dubsie's future.
Dubsie is big and boisterous and smart — she just wrote her name for the first time — and I want to spend every spare moment soaking in her instead of in politics. She's growing so fast that when I carry her up the stairs now, she can rest her feet comfortably on my thighs, like we're two gym rats doing Stairmasters in tandem. Growing so fast that, this morning when she slept between me and my wife, her foot poked out and I mistook it for her mother's.
You see, the problem I'm dealing with is that Dubsie's skin is brown, or caramel anyway. Her mother is of Indian descent. We are card-carrying, flag-flying members the multicultural brigade. We celebrate Christmas alongside Diwali, and I speak exclusively Spanish to Dubsie, even though it's not my native language, because language is a window into another world, and I want her to experience a diversity of worlds.
Yesterday president-elect Trump made his very first senior-level appointments and it became clear that diversity is not among his values. He has appointed Steve Bannon as his chief strategist and senior counselor. Bannon was the executive chairman of Breitbart, a right-wing news site that during the election fanned the flames of Trump more than anybody. Breitbart tells Black Lives Matter protesters that they should sit down and shut up, and says that if women don't like being harassed online, they should just log off.
Yesterday we attended Dubsie's first protest rally.
We live near Cal Anderson Park, right in the middle of Capitol Hill in Seattle, and on a wet and cloudy Sunday afternoon a lot of people had gathered there. The park was crowded but a strangely silent. Some were carrying signs but there was no cheering, no one yelling into a microphone, no one chanting. The central pond has been drained for maintenance, and in and around it stood about a thousand people. They were black and white and brown, gay and straight, men and women, some holding signs and some talking in small groups. A thousand people had taken time out of their busy Sunday afternoons to stand in a park in the rain.
The rally was leaderless. Occasionally someone would try to lead a song. A few people mumbled along with 'We Shall Overcome' and 'This Land is Your Land' but it was clear that this is a generation that isn't used to raising its voice. One lead singer, an older guy in horn-rimmed glasses and a scarf, stumbled through a verse of 'The Times They Are A-Changin' before singing and I don't know the words… which made everyone laugh.
After going home we caught Trump's interview on 60 Minutes, which was his first real sit-down since the election. It teased some clarity from his usual muddle of contradictory statements. He really does intend to round up and deport 2 to 3 million illegal immigrants from Latin America, and he actually intends to build a wall with Mexico. Turns out he wasn't kidding; he wasn't saying some outrageous thing in order to curry votes. He has made it clear that his top priority is building a giant, multibillion-dollar wall to keep brown people out. Dubsie and her mother aren't Mexican, but it's nonetheless feeling like a dangerous time to be brown.
Dubsie and I will be attending protest rallies in the coming weeks, and I hope you will be as well. I created this blog to document Dubie's life so when she's older she can look back at these posts and know her childhood. Right now it's most important that we ensure that the United States of America remains a country where she feels welcome.
November 14th, 2016 | Category: Uncategorized | 2 comments
2 comments to Dangerous Times
Marc Gunther
David, this is sad to read. I , too, worry that Trump's election will embolden bigots of all kinds. I was glad to read that he condemned such behavior on 60 Minutes. I hope he continues to do so, as warranted. These are indeed dangerous times but I hope and pray that America will remain a country that welcomes all. This has been the source of our strength.
davidferris
Thanks for the comment, Marc. As a journalist trained to be impartial and above the fray, it's difficult to venture into the world of protests. But I can't sit back on this issue.
The Belle and the Ball
Entirely Too Responsible
The Last Day Before the Rest of Her Life
Dubsie Learns to Read
Why Do You Cigarette?
Learning to Glare
Service With a Smell
Skinny Skinny Thunder Thighs
You'd Better Watch Out
Wrecking Balls Inside My Brain
My First Nemesis
The Toothbrush Confessions
I love you, but I don't like you
Rhymes with Cupid
New Stratagems
A Miniature Girl and Two Anxious Reindeer
Her Royal Rumpness
Circles in the Air
ApocaDocs
Matter Network
Sustainability Design Update
Terri Schneider's Blog
Copyright © 2022 The Ferris Files - All Rights Reserved


The crush is complete and the leaves o If you missed out on cider-pressing during Fall Crush, there's still a chance to bring your family out to this enjoy this unique old-fashioned fun. When you buy a Christmas tree, you get a 20 lb box of apples free to press into cider right there! Make it a holiday tradition! Speaking of holiday traditions, our winery is a great place to host holiday parties! Call Scott at 509-682-2423 to get your event on our calendar! n the vines are dry, brown, and dead. Ready for rest and winter. Meanwhile, in the cellar, things are just warming up for the season. The primary fermentations are complete on the red wines and malolactic fermentation is underway. Many red wines, including our Pinot Noir and Syrah, undergo these two fermentations on their way to being finished wine. The first, or primary fermentation, converts the sugars into alcohol, and the second, or malolactic fermentation, converts malic acid into lactic acid. This second step tends to soften the wine and round its features out. It doesn't produce any more alcohol, but does let off a good bit of carbon dioxide. Riesling production doesn't include this secondary fermentation. Lighter bodied, fruit-driven wines like Riesling just go through a single fermentation.
Our Riesling production was down quite a bit this year. Earlier I wrote about fruit thinning and its importance in the maturing process. Well, we thinned a bit too much. This error, combined with a small sale of Riesling grapes to Vin du Lac, added up to only a half-full tank in the cellar. So next year, when we run out of our '09 Riesling, I guess folks will have to head across the lake to taste the other bit of the harvest. Get ready, Larry!


text:
SLP At A Glance
50 Reasons We're Proud
What our Staff Say
Why I'm #SLPPantherProud
Athletics and Activities
District Budgets
World's Best Workforce Report
Achievement and Integration Plan
Meet the School Board
School Board Elections
Superintendent's Office
Panther Store
SLP Experience
Activities and Athletics(opens in new window/tab)
Flexible Learning Environments
Breakfast and Lunch Menu
Free and Reduced-Priced Meals and Educational Benefits
Well-Being Services
Applications and Printers
Saving and Backing Up Your Documents
AirPlay, Apple TV, and AirServer Best Practices
iPad Resource Hub
Password Portal
Assessment and Data Analytics
2021-2022 Assessment Schedule
AP® Exam Schedule
Statewide Testing Refusal Form and Security Tip Line
MCA and ACCESS Parent Materials
Career and College Readiness (12x12)
AP® and Honors Courses
Career and College Pathways
Opportunities in Emergency Care
College in the Schools
Embedded College
Postsecondary Enrollment Options
Extended Flexible Learning
Early Entrance to Kindergarten
Lighthouse School
3D Design Methodology
Innovation Zone
Innovation in Action
Multilingual Learning
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
What is Personalized Learning?
How does SLP Personalize Learning?
Why Should Learning be Personalized?
Personalized Learning in Action
Specialty Programs and Schools
Park Terrace Elementary
About SLP Schools
What our New Staff Say
Be a Substitute
DiscoverLearn what our families say about being a part of Spring Lake Park Schools.
What Our Families SayLearn what our families say about being a part of Spring Lake Park Schools.
Nutrition ServicesIt's proven when kids eat a well-nourished meal they learn better and play harder. That's why we concentrate on serving fresh, nutritious and tasty choices.
Athletics and ActivitiesThere are many athletic and activity opportunities for students to get involved and extend their learning beyond the classroom.
Personalized LearningEach student in Spring Lake Park Schools is known by name, strength, interest and need, leading to personalized student work and learning experiences!
Career and College ReadinessOur vision to have every student prepared for college is bold and highly aspirational.
Attendance BoundariesUnsure what elementary school your child will attend? Visit our interactive map to find out.
Enroll TodaySpring Lake Park Schools is a vibrant and growing school community serving about 6,200 students from Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park. Enroll today!
What Our Staff SayRead why our staff are Panther Proud of being a part of Spring Lake Park Schools.
Professional LearningLearn why professional learning is at the core of a teachers' experience in Spring Lake Park Schools.
COVID-19 Health and Safety Measures. Find COVID-19 health and safety measure including information on school protocols, close contact and quarantine procedures, health screening and more.
COVID-19 Information Hub. The information hub for COVID-19 related topics including learning model transitions, health and safety, dashboard, FAQ's and archived communications.
Section 504 Plans
Spring Lake Park Schools is committed to providing a free and appropriate public education to all students, including students who are handicapped, consistent with the definitions set forth in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Section 504 requires that students who demonstrate "a substantial limitation in a major life function," have a written accommodation plan that will assist with their participation in the general educational environment.
Examples of physical or mental impairments that may be covered under Section 504 include: epilepsy, allergies, vision impairments, broken limbs, cancer, diabetes, asthma, ADD/ ADHD.
Examples of major life activities that can be affected by the student's disability include: learning, thinking, concentrating, reading, speaking, walking, breathing, sleeping and caring for oneself. Major bodily functions can also be affected, including: brain function, immune system function and/or digestive functions.
Spring Lake Park Schools has one district-wide 504 coordinator and individual coordinators who are responsible for all 504 activities in each building. Contact the following staff to find out more about 504 identification requirements, plan development, parental rights and services.
Click here to visit the Minnesota Department of Education Section 504 Plan website
Section 504 Notice of Procedural Safeguards and Grievance Policy & Procedures
In compliance with the procedural requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ("Section 504"), the following Procedural Safeguards Notice is used in Spring Lake Park Schools, Independent School District No. 16 ("School District"). This Notice is provided to ensure that you are aware of the regulations regarding the identification, evaluation, or placement under Section 504 that may pertain to your child. Should you have questions, please contact the Director of Student Services.
Section 504 is enforced by the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). If you need information about Section 504, OCR's contact information is as follows:
Office for Civil Rights, Chicago Office (Region V)
500 W. Madison Street Suite 1475
Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov
The following is a description of some of the rights granted by this federal law pertaining to students with disabilities who are subject to identification, evaluation, or placement under Section 504. (See 34 C.F.R. § 104 for a full compilation of regulations.)
Your child is entitled to take part in and receive benefits from public education programs or activities without discrimination because of his or her disability.
Your child is entitled to receive a free appropriate public education regardless of the nature or severity of his or her disability.
Your child is entitled to receive regular or special education and related aids and services that are designed to meet his or her individual educational needs as adequately as the needs of students without disabilities.
Your child is entitled to receive free educational services except for those fees that are imposed on students without disabilities or their parents.
Your child is entitled to be educated with students without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate to the needs of your child.
Your child is entitled to be educated in facilities and receive services and activities comparable to those provided to students without disabilities.
Your child is entitled to an evaluation prior to initial placement and any subsequent significant change in placement.
Your child is entitled to be evaluated and tested with procedures in accordance with regulations pertaining to evaluation procedures.
Your child is entitled to have evaluation data and placement decisions based upon information from a variety of sources, including aptitude and achievement tests, teacher recommendations, physical condition, social or cultural background, and adaptive behavior.
Your child is entitled to have an interpretation of data and placement decisions based on evaluation procedures that ensure information is obtained from a variety of documented and carefully considered sources.
Your child is entitled to have placement decisions made by persons knowledgeable about your child, the meaning of evaluation data, and placement options.
Your child is entitled to periodic evaluations.
Your child is entitled to an equal opportunity to participate in nonacademic and extracurricular activities offered by the School District.
You are entitled to notice prior to any action by the School District pertaining to the identification, evaluation, or placement of your child.
You are entitled to examine relevant records relating to decisions regarding your child's identification, evaluation, educational program, and placement.
Parent(s)/guardian(s) or an eligible student may request an impartial hearing to resolve current disputes pertaining to the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of a student entitled to the protections of Section 504. The School District also has the right to initiate a hearing regarding these same matters. You and the student may take part in the hearing and have an attorney represent you. The following details the procedure:
Impartial Hearing Request
1) The request for a hearing by parent(s)/guardian(s) or an eligible student must be submitted to the Section 504 Coordinator within thirty (30) school days after the alleged violation occurred, except that, if the School District had not previously provided the parent(s)/guardian(s) or eligible student with notice of the right to request a hearing under this part, the claimant may submit a request for a hearing within thirty (30) school days after the School District provides such notice. For the purposes of the Impartial Hearing Process, a "school day" is a day designated by the School District as a day of instruction for students.
2) The request for a hearing must: (1) be in writing; (2) state the name, address, and telephone number of the student and the student's parent(s)/guardian(s); (3) describe the nature of the dispute, including facts relating to the dispute; and (4) state, to the extent known, the relief sought. A hearing request form may be obtained from the Section 504 Coordinator.
Hearing Officer Selection
1) Following receipt of the request for a hearing, the School District will select an impartial hearing officer to preside over the dispute.
2) The School District will notify the parent(s)/guardian(s) or eligible student of the appointment of the hearing officer within five (5) school days following the hearing officer's appointment.
1) The hearing will be recorded at the School District's expense.
2) A transcript of the hearing may be obtained by either party at the party's expense.
3) Upon request and prior to the hearing, the parent(s) guardian(s) or eligible student will have the opportunity to examine the student's records in accordance with applicable state and federal law.
4) The hearing officer shall hold a prehearing conference at which the complaining party or representative of such party will state and clarify the issue(s) to be addressed at the hearing. The prehearing conference may be used to resolve preliminary matters, jurisdictional issues, and answer the parties' questions regarding the hearing process.
5) If, after the prehearing conference, the hearing officer finds that the parent, as a matter of law, alleges and raises no factual claims or legal issues that come within the hearing officer's jurisdiction, then the hearing officer may dismiss the hearing and issue an order to that effect explaining the basis for such finding.
6) The hearing officer will conduct the hearing within forty-five (45) calendar days of the request for the hearing.
7) Any timelines specified herein may be extended (a) by mutual agreement of the School District and the parent(s)/guardian(s) or eligible student or (b) by order of the hearing officer upon a showing of good cause.
8) The student and parent(s) and the School District may be assisted or represented, at their own expense, by individuals of their own choice, including an attorney.
9) The hearing officer shall give the parent, student, or their representative and the School District a full and fair opportunity to present evidence relevant to the issues raised in the hearing request. The party that requested the hearing may not raise issues at the hearing that were not raised in the written request for a hearing unless the other party agrees otherwise.
10) The party filing the request for hearing bears the burden of proof.
11) The parties may submit, at the hearing officer's discretion, post-hearing briefs or written arguments summarizing and characterizing the information presented at the hearing and providing legal authority in support of their positions. Timelines for the submission of post-hearing briefs or written arguments shall be set by the hearing officer at the hearing's conclusion.
12) The hearing officer shall render a decision in writing within thirty (30) calendar days from the last hearing date. The decision of the hearing office must be based solely upon the evidence presented at the hearing.
13) The hearing officer must confine orders and ruling to those matters which involve the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of the student under Section 504. A hearing officer may not award attorneys' fees as part of relief granted to a parent or eligible student.
Impartial Appeal Procedures
Any party aggrieved by the hearing officer's decision may seek review of the hearing decision in a court of competent jurisdiction, generally the closest federal district court.
The procedures herein do not deny the right of a grievant to file a complaint in federal court or with the U.S. Department of Education. Changes in the law, including timelines for filing a complaint, may affect your rights.
The person in the School District who is responsible for assuring that the School District complies with Section 504 is the Section 504 Coordinator:
Anthony Mayer
Director of Student Services
1415 81st Avenue NE
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
This document is not a substitute for legal advice. It contains portions of Section 504 regulations. For a complete compilation of the law, see 34 C.F.R. § 104.
SPRING LAKE PARK SCHOOLS SECTION 504
GRIEVANCE POLICY & PROCEDURES
In compliance with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ("Section 504"), the following Grievance Policy and Procedures shall be utilized in Spring Lake Park Schools, Independent School District No. 16 ("School District").
I. Grievance Policy
The School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, marital status, race, religion, or sex. Any parent or eligible student who believes that the School District has discriminated on the basis of a disability or otherwise taken action that is prohibited by Section 504 may file a grievance with the School District. A grievance is a complaint alleging that the School District has a policy, procedure, or practice, or has made a decision with respect to a student, which is prohibited by Section 504.
II. Grievance Procedures
A. Informal Grievance Procedure
Many problems can be resolved by an informal meeting between the parties involved. An individual with a complaint is encouraged to first discuss the concern with the appropriate teacher, counselor, building administrator, Section 504 Team, or the School District's Section 504 Coordinator with the objective of resolving the concern promptly and informally.
B. Formal Grievance Procedure
1. A written statement of the grievance signed and dated by the Complainant shall be submitted to the School District's Section 504 Coordinator within thirty (30) school days following the alleged violation. For purposes of the Grievance Procedures, a "school day" is a day designated by the School District as a day of instruction for students. The Complainant may submit the grievance using a Grievance Filing Form. This form can be obtained from the School District's Section 504 Coordinator. The School District's Section 504 Coordinator is Tony Mayer, Spring Lake Park Schools, 1415 81st Avenue NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432, (763) 600-5080.
2. The written statement must include the Complainant's name, address, telephone number, the student's name, the name of the student's school, a full description of the nature of the grievance, and the remedy requested.
3. The Section 504 Coordinator shall:
a. Investigate the matter(s) alleged in the grievance. As part of the investigation, the Section 504 Coordinator may, to the extent the Section 504 Coordinator deems appropriate, discuss the allegations with the parent(s)/guardian(s) or adult student and/or other School District employees;
b. Prepare a written decision in response to the grievance, including any appropriate corrective and remedial actions; and
c. Notify the Complainant of the decision within fifteen (15) school days of receiving the grievance and provide the Complainant with a copy of the written decision.
1. If the Complainant is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance after Step 1, the Complainant may request that the School Board review the grievance.
2. A request for review by the School Board must be submitted by the Complainant in writing to the School District's Superintendent within five (5) school days after receipt of the Section 504 Coordinator's written decision. The School District's Superintendent is Jeff Ronneberg, Spring Lake Park Schools, 1415 81st Avenue NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432, (763) 600-5000. The Superintendent shall notify the School Board that a request for review has been submitted.
3. The School Board will meet to review the grievance within a reasonable time following the request for review, but in any event no later than fifteen (15) school days or the Board's next regularly scheduled meeting after receipt of the appeal, whichever occurs later. The School Board will review the grievance in a meeting closed to the public pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, subdivision 2(a)(3). The School Board may affirm, modify, or reverse the Section 504 Coordinator's decision. The School Board Chair will provide the Complainant with the Board's decision within fifteen (15) calendar days of the Board's review. The Board's decision shall constitute the final decision issued for a formal grievance.
C. Time Periods
The time periods set forth in the above grievance procedures may be extended by mutual agreement. Failure at any step in this process by the School District to communicate the decision on the grievance within the specified time limits shall permit the Complainant to proceed to the next step. Failure at any step of this procedure by the Complainant to appeal a grievance to the next step shall be deemed acceptance of the decision rendered at that step.
Tony Mayer, amayer@district16.org,
Kristen Hall, kshall@district16.org,
Jackie Lawson, jlawso@district16.org,
Stephanie Shun, SShun@District16.org,
Katie Kingsbury, kkings@district16.org,
Woodcrest Spanish Immersion School
Darrin Olmscheid, dolmsc@district16.org,
Westwood Middle School: Find your contact person based on the grade your student is in:
Students in grades 8: Heather Krier, hrier@district16.org,
Students in grades 7: Caleb Luecke, clueck@district16.org,
Students in grades 5/6: Marge Zobitz mzobit@district16.org,
Spring Lake Park High School: Find your contact person based on the letters in your last name:
9th and 11th grade team counselors:
A-He: Lindsey Redmann, lredma@district16.org,
Hi-Pa: Ikran Salat, isalat@district16.org,
Pe-Z: Troy Willemssen, twille@district16.org,
10th and 12th grade team counselors:
A-He: Nour Ali, sali@district16.org,
Hi-Pa: Justine Malecha, jmalec@district16.org,
Pe-Z: Tamiko Montgomery, tmontg@district16.org,


Great Mountain Forest consists of approximately 6,300 acres of working conservation land, established more than a century ago in the hills of northwest Connecticut, and now protected under a Forest Legacy easement. This field resource book is designed to make exploration and learning at Great Mountain Forest easily approachable. It will introduce the reader to the process of reading the landscape by bringing them to the places on the ground that tell the stories of the Great Mountain Forest. The intention behind each section is to document and share the best places on the ground to observe, learn and study the ecology and history of the Great Mountain Forest.
To read the book on your computer or mobile device, click the image above or click here.
Click here for a downloadable pdf of the entire book.
Each section of the book is available to download and print.
Sections are subject to copyright restrictions.


Environ Health Perspect. 2006; 114(10):1538-1541.
Analyses of mortality data for participants examined in 1976–1980 in the second National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES II) suggested an increased risk of mortality at blood lead levels > 20 μg/dL. Blood lead levels have decreased markedly since the late 1970s. In NHANES III, conducted during 1988–1994, few adults had levels > 20 μg/dL.
Our objective in this study was to determine the risk of mortality in relation to lower blood lead levels observed for adult participants of NHANES III.
We analyzed mortality information for 9,757 participants who had a blood lead measurement and who were ≥ 40 years of age at the baseline examination. Using blood lead levels categorized as < 5, 5 to < 10, and ≥ 10 μg/dL, we determined the relative risk of mortality from all causes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease through Cox proportional hazard regression analysis.
Using blood lead levels < 5 μg/dL as the referent, we determined that the relative risk of mortality from all causes was 1.24 [95% confidence interval (CI), 1.05–1.48] for those with blood levels of 5–9 μg/dL and 1.59 (95% CI, 1.28–1.98) for those with blood levels ≥ 10 μg/dL (p for trend < 0.001). The magnitude of risk was similar for deaths due to cardiovascular disease and cancer, and tests for trend were statistically significant (p < 0.01) for both causes of death.
In a nationally representative sample of the U.S. population, blood lead levels as low as 5–9 μg/dL were associated with an increased risk of death from all causes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.
GHb Level and Subsequent Mortality Among Adults in the U.S.
Am J Ind Med. 59(11):979-986.


text:
Prickly Gooseberry
Ribes cynosbati
Gooseberry family (Grossulariaceae)
Description: This woody shrub is about 2-4' tall, branching occasionally. Young branches are green, while older branches are grey or brown. They have two kinds of thorns: long thorns about ½" long that occur in groups of 1-3 near the petioles of the leaves (or where the petioles used to be located), and shorter thorns about ¼" or less that are abundant on major branches, but fewer in number or absent on smaller branches. These thorns are straight and brown to reddish brown. The leaves occur alternately along the branches in groups of 1-3. Each leaf is up to 2" long and across; it is palmately lobed and crenate along the margins. There are usually 3-5 major lobes per leaf, and several lesser lobes; they are cleft and taper to blunt tips. The upper surface of each leaf is slightly pubescent to hairless, while the lower surface is pubescent to slightly pubescent. Each leaf is cordate (indented) at the base where the petiole joins the blade. The petioles are usually hairy and up to 1½" long. Flowers are produced in groups of 1-3 near the petioles of some leaves; the inflorescence is either a branched cyme or a short raceme, from which the flowers droop downward. The slender pedicels of the flowers are green and pubescent or slightly hairy.
Each flower is about 1/3" (8 mm.) long and greenish yellow; it consists of short tubular calyx with 4-5 spreading lobes, a similar number of stamens, and a prickly or bristly ovary underneath. The short lobes are oblong to oval in shape, while the stamens extend no farther than the tubular calyx (they are not exerted). The petals are smaller than the calyx lobes and insignificant. The blooming period occurs during late spring and lasts about 2 weeks. Each fertilized flower develops into a globoid berry about 1/3" (8 mm.) across or a little larger. Immature berries are shiny and green, but they later become dull red or dull purple. All berries have conspicuous prickles. The berries are juicy and contain several minute seeds. The root system is branching and woody.
Cultivation: The preference is partial sun, mesic to dry conditions, and loamy or rocky soil. In excessive shade, flowers and fruit may fail to develop. Gooseberries and currants (Ribes spp.) are alternate hosts to White Pine Blister rust.
Range & Habitat: The native Prickly Gooseberry occurs occasionally in central and northern Illinois, while in the southern part of the state it is uncommon or absent (see Distribution Map). Habitats include thin rocky woodlands, wooded slopes, woodland borders, and limestone bluffs. Some disturbance is beneficial to this species if it reduces the overhead tree canopy.
Faunal Associations: The flowers attract honeybees, bumblebees, Large Carpenter bees, Andrenid bees, Syrphid flies, and various ants; most of these visitors suck nectar from the flowers, although Andrenid bees also collect pollen. The bees are more effective pollinators than either flies or ants. The caterpillars of the butterflies Polygonia faunus (Green Comma) and Polygonia progne (Gray Comma) feed on the foliage of Ribes spp. (Gooseberries, Currants). The Insect Table lists additional insects that feed on gooseberries and currants. Some songbirds eat the fruit, including the Catbird, Robin, Brown Thrasher, and Cedar Waxwing. Various mammals eat the fruit as well, including the Red Fox, Raccoon, Striped Skunk, Red Squirrel, Deer Mouse, and White-Footed Mouse. These animals help to distribute the seeds to new locations. To some extent, White-Tailed Deer browse on the branches and leaves, notwithstanding the presence of thorns.
Photographic Location: A rocky bluff with oak trees in Vermilion County, Illinois. In the photograph of leafy branches, there is some evidence of browsing by deer.
Comments: The most striking feature of this shrub is its prickly berries. It is unclear what advantage this provides in comparison to berries without prickles. Other species of plants produce prickly fruits as well – e.g., some Opuntia spp. (Prickly Pear Cacti) have prickly fruits that are offered for sale in grocery stores. In addition to its prickly berries, Prickly Gooseberry can be distinguished from other Ribes spp. (Gooseberries) by the inserted stamens of its flowers and leaves with indented bases (cordate). Other Gooseberries in Illinois have non-prickly berries, flowers with exerted stamens, and leaf bases that are truncate, rounded (obtuse), or less indented. Those Ribes spp. that are Currants have larger clusters of flowers/berries (5 or more). Prickly Gooseberry is more common in areas that are located to the north and east of Illinois.


This has been mentioned before, but I thought I would add some feedback that I am getting noticeably much poorer performance from a monitor that is rotated 90° than from another that is in regular landscape mode. Movement and transitions are laggy and choppy. If I rotate the monitor back to landscape mode performance is great.
I'm having the same problem. Rotated screens are unusable due to poor performance. Any fix for this or do we just wait for an update?
Im having the same issue, but also with restricted Resolution options on the rotated monitor (with no rotation options include 1080p, but that option is not available at 90º).


text:
CALL US TODAY 9276 1179
Dr Trudy Stewart
Truly personalised service
PATIENTS AT NORANDA LOVE DR TRUDY'S CARING & DEDICATED APPROACH
Dr. Trudy Stewart
DCLINDENT (ADEL), BDS (ADEL), BOCCTHY (QLD)
Dr Stewart grew up in country Queensland and initially studied a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. She returned to university and completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery through the University of Adelaide in 2004. Dr Stewart was recognised on the Dean's List on completion of her undergraduate studies and received the prestigious Moore Medal for overall academic excellence and outstanding contribution as an undergraduate student.
Following graduation, Dr Stewart worked as a Dental Registrar at Princess Margaret Hospital for Children for 2 years. She then restricted her practice to paediatrics and worked for Auckland District Health Service at Starship Children's Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Middlemore Hospital for a further 3 years. Dr Stewart returned to the University of Adelaide to undertake her Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Orthodontics. She graduated in 2013 with a Dean's commendation for excellence for her research on dental ankylosis. Dr Stewart worked as an Associate Orthodontist until purchasing Dianella Noranda Orthodontics in 2020.
Outside of orthodontics, Dr Stewart is interested in mid-century furniture, travel and loves spending time with her miniature dachshunds, Harvey and Milo. She also donates academic prizes to Mulgildie State Primary School and Monto State High School; her former primary and high schools.
Dr Trudy is a multiple award winner for her academic excellence in Orthodontics. Adults and children alike love her Dr Trudy's caring nature. Oh and her miniature dachshund are just adorable!
Dr. Kevin E. Murphy
Dr Kevin Murphy established Noranda Orthodontics in 1999 (then known as Dianella Noranda Orthodontics). Over his 20 years in specialist practice, Dr Murphy and our team created thousands of smiles right across Perth.
Dr Murphy qualified as a dentist with a Bachelor of Dental Science at the University of Witwatersrand Dental School. He later completed the BChD(Honours) degree in orthodontics at the University of Pretoria to further his education in his chosen area of interest. Dr Murphy then graduated with a Master of Dentistry in Orthodontics at the University of the Witwatersrand to qualify as an orthodontist.
Dr Murphy retired in 2021 after having served the community and in several instances had treated 2 generations of the same family under his care. Under the guidance of Dr Trudy Stewart, Noranda Orthodontics continues to provide the highest level of orthodontic care in Perth.
Book an Assessment
Book an orthodontic consultation now to get your treatment and payment plan options
*We love our privacy as much as you do, and never share any of your information. By submitting this form you agree to our standard data collection terms
EMAIL info@perth-orthodontist.com.au
PHONE (08) 9276 1179 FAX (08) 9276 1179
ADDRESS 75 Camboon Road, Noranda, WA 6062
NORANDA ORTHODONTICS
75 Camboon Road
W.A. 6062


Know your audience, build your credibility, use empathy, stay strategically silent, and other essential ways to make sure that you get your message across.
For more than a decade, communications executive Stephine Poston has been advising clients on how to break through the noise of the news cycle and get their messages heard. As founder and CEO of a boutique communications firm specializing in marketing for Native American entities, Poston has worked with a range of clients, from the Navajo Nation Water Rights Commission to the National Indian Gaming Association. She's based out of the Pueblo of Sandia Reservation in New Mexico, and whether she's focused on broadcasting strides in water protection or spreading the word about the historic election of two Native American women to Congress, the battle for visibility is often uphill.
"We've got to show up 10 times stronger than anybody else. It's exhausting, but it's where we're at right now," she says in reference to the ways indigenous communities have been misrepresented, overlooked, and erased throughout history.
The good news? Poston has learned that getting through to others is often more about how you express your thoughts than how loudly.
Be it an organization championing a campaign, or an individual pitching an idea in a meeting, here are five effective communication strategies Poston recommends using to get your voice heard.
Failing to show up is one of the easiest ways to perpetuate the feeling of being ignored, says Poston. Simple as it may sound, getting people to listen to you begins with being present–both physically and mentally–at the table alongside those you're looking to reach. Poston encourages building your credibility through your continued presence and thoughtful participation in environments where you want to make sure you're being heard. That means getting relevant meetings on your calendar and preparing beforehand.
Assume that your audience is busy, your window to get through to them is narrow, and then make it your homework to optimize their time, she says. If you are hoping to raise a specific challenge to colleagues in a live meeting, for example, arrive with a few concrete ideas around potential solutions you're ready to propose as well. Your presence and preparedness will help demonstrate that you are reliable, respectful, and open to listening, which should in turn make others more likely to listen to you.
Even when your end goal is to get through to others, start by thinking about what the people you're trying to reach value. A little investment in your emotional intelligence (or EQ) can go a long way in helping you focus your communication.
Ask yourself: How would the audience I'm trying to reach want this framed? What have they been responsive to in the past?
By expressing yourself with empathy in mind, you'll likely get a better response than if you solely focus on getting others to see where you're coming from. Poston also recommends being attuned to your interpersonal skills and leveraging the power of kindness. "Being kind and courteous across the board is such a powerful vibe," she says.
Show people you appreciate them. She has seen the fruits of genuine kindness and expressions of gratitude in the context of running workshops for clients. Just by expressing that she's coming from a space of gratitude and thanking people for participating, she sees people's willingness to listen go up.
Making good use of your audience's time doesn't have to mean filling every moment of face time with dialogue. Poston urges everyone to make a habit of "throwing in a 'think' before you speak." A good rule of thumb in meetings: Pause after you share a complete thought. That'll give you a chance to read the room, hear reactions, and focus on being mindful and purposeful. "It's always a good time to take a couple of deep breaths. That does so much for the body," says Poston, adding that it's rare that something's so urgent that you have to speak without first taking a moment to think. That pause can also help you avoid reacting impulsively or emotionally.
When you're frustrated, use a pause as an opportunity to remind yourself what will actually be most helpful. "You don't want to be the person who goes from zero to 100 over something really small," says Poston. "Wouldn't you rather hear out and accommodate a colleague who is calm, collected, and thoughtful than someone who's impulsive and unaware?" Wait until you've reconnected with what you want to communicate before breaking that silence.
It's important to be reliable and follow through on any action items you've committed to, but especially if you've felt ignored or overlooked. Poston says it's equally valuable to tactfully let those you're trying to get in front of know you've done so.
If, after a meeting with your boss where you said you would reach out to XYZ colleague post-meeting, make sure you do so, and let your boss know it has been done. "No need to write a lengthy book on it–just a quick two lines relaying the action and the result," Poston says. Before sending updates, ask yourself: Is my communication intentional and purposeful? Does it move the needle forward for the work ahead?


Here's a message from the Greater Upper Valley Solid Waste Management District: Give new life to your "single-use", alkaline batteries by recycling them through Call2Recycle® at convenient locations across Vermont. Participating collection sites include local businesses, retailers and solid waste/recycling transfer stations. Certain components--such as heavy metals like cadmium, mercury, and lead---are hazardous to human health and the environment. Heavy metals may adversely affect kidney, liver, lung or brain functions in humans and wildlife. It's important to keep these materials out of the landfill through safe disposal or recycling. Recycling of household batteries has the added value of reducing the need to expensively mine for virgin metals. This conserves natural resources and lessens environmental impacts from mining.
Visit Call2Recycle.org to find a convenient drop-off location and get answers to your battery recycling questions. You may also call the GUV office at (802) 674-4474.


This Grey Spot Sewing Machine Trolley Bag is the ideal accessory for transporting all of your crafting essentials. It's ideal for transporting sewing and knitting essentials, with room for a sewing machine inside the main part of the bag.
The extendable handle and wheels make this bag easy to pull along with you, ensuring that if you're crafting on the move, you have the perfect bag for the task. Along with the main large compartment, there are two front and two side compartments, each offering a smaller space to store additional accessories. Each part of the bag has a zip fastening, too, making them easy to open and close securely.
This is the ideal for sewers on the move, or any crafter who needs compact storage and easy transport. It's available in three colours so pick the perfect one for you!


Jess, I don't know how to properly respond to your Kleid0scope, but I love it!
Amazing how this "research" can really affect our diets. I grew up on a farm 40 years ago. Even though the tern "organic" was not used back then looking back it was an organic farm. No pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers. Whole milk fresh from the cow and free range eggs and of course the veggies from the garden. No fruit trees, but we did have a berry patch.
It was pretty much the norm back then on most small farms. Fat free was never heard of, and I was very fortunate. I myself was drawn into this fat free movement thinking it was better.
Not I am back eating what I had as a kid, a bit less saturated fats such as cheese and more healthy fats such as salmon, coconut oil and avocados. I am maintaining my weight, and even losing a bit, and feel great.
Thanks so much for reading! Your life on the farm sounds incredible. I've lived in a city my whole life, but one day I hope to have my own chickens, fruit trees, etc.
← Do You Have Rushing Woman Syndrome?


text:
Q: Problemas con xrange Python Hola de nuevo a todos,
resulta que instalé una librería para llamar a unas funciones, pero esas funciones usan la función xrange y por algún motivo Python no la reconoce...
El error es el siguiente:
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "prueba.py", line 85, in <module>
    b = metrikz.pbvif(reference_images[5], reference_images[2]) # PBVIF
  File "/home/lucia/anaconda3/lib/python3.5/site-packages/pymetrikz-
0.4-py3.5.egg/metrikz.py", line 265, in pbvif
    zipped = map(lambda x: __get_num_den_level(ref, dist, x), xrange(1, 5))
NameError: name 'xrange' is not defined

¿Tiene que ver con que use Python3.x y no Python2.x?
Espero puedan ayudarme.
Desde ya gracias.
Lucía

A: Puedes utilizar un hack pequeño:
try:
    xrange = xrange
except NameError:
    xrange = range

Si xrange es presente, nunca va a pasarse. En contrario, si no hay xrange en tú Python instalación, vas tener un alias por range ordinario.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


WATCH: Chain for Change saw residents try to break the record for the longest chain of ice skaters over the weekend. The number to beat was 370. Global's Timm Bruch reports.
Hundreds of bundled-up Winnipeggers hit the Red River Mutual Trail Sunday to write the city's name in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Chain for Change saw residents try to break the record for the longest chain of ice skaters; a record that on Saturday sat at 370 people.
Sunday, an unofficial count said 395 skaters laced up and connected to smash the record.
The attempt happened at the Forks in honor of Feb. 4 being World Cancer Day.
The unofficial count from organizers says 395 skaters hit the Red River Mutual Trail on Sunday.
The event was not only just a chance to write history, however. All the money raised by participants is going to a CancerCare Manitoba to help those in need in the province.
Chain for Change had a fundraising goal of $20,000: on Sunday, Mayor Brain Bowman announced that a grand total of $146,000 will be going to the foundation.
Director Karly Tardiff said she's thrilled with the outcome.
Skaters created a conga line and had to skate 400 meters down the river.
Winnipeg already boasted the Guinness World Record for the longest naturally frozen skating trail.


text:
Le Nikon Coolpix 800 est un appareil photographique numérique de type compact fabriqué par Nikon de la série de Nikon Coolpix.

Commercialisé en septembre 1999, le 800 est un appareil de dimensions réduites : 11,9 x 6,1 x 6,9 cm qui possède une définition de 2 mégapixels et est équipé d'un zoom optique de 2x.
Sa portée minimum de la mise au point est de 30 cm mais ramenée à 7 cm en mode macro.
L'ajustement de l'exposition est automatique et permet également un mode manuel avec un ajustement dans une fourchette de ±2.0 par paliers de 0,33 EV.
La balance des blancs se fait de manière automatique, mais également semi-manuel avec des 5 options pré-réglées (ensoleillé, lumière incandescent, tubes fluorescents, trouble, éclair).
Son flash incorporé dispose de la fonction atténuation des yeux rouges.
Son mode Rafale assure 1,5 image par seconde.

Caractéristiques
 Capteur CCD taille 1/2 pouce : 2,11 millions de pixels, effective : 1,92 million de pixels
 Zoom optique : 2x ; numérique : 2,5x
 Distance focale équivalence 35 mm : 38-76 mm
 Ouverture de l'objectif : F/3,5-F/4,8
 Vitesse d'obturation : 8 à 1/750 seconde
 Sensibilité : Auto et manuel 100 - 200 et 400 ISO
 Stockage : CompactFlash type I - pas de mémoire interne
 Définition image maxi : 1600x1200 au format JPEG et TIFF
 Autres définitions : 640x480
 Définitions vidéo : 320x240 à 30 images par seconde au format QuickTime.
 Connectique : série RS-232/422 - sortie vidéo composite
 Écran LCD de 1,8 pouce - matrice active TFT de 112 000 pixels
 Batterie (x4) type AA (LR6)
 Poids : 360 g avec accessoires (batteries-mémoire externe)
 Finition : noir.

Voir aussi
 Nikon Coolpix 880
 Nikon Coolpix 885

Liens externes
 Caractéristiques techniques sur le site Ciao

Appareil photographique numérique
Coolpix 800

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
By the Numbers: Outperforming Trump
Jan 28, 2018 | By the Numbers
Number of Republican candidates for state representative whose vote percentage was exceeded by Donald Trump in the 2016 general election.
There were 53 state House seats contested by a Republican and a Democrat in 2016. In 49 of those races, the Republican state representative candidate outperformed the Republican presidential nominee. On average, the Republican legislative candidate received 3.8% more of the vote than Trump, measured head-to-head against the Democratic candidate. Republican legislative candidates averaged 2,902 more votes than Trump.
Reps. Sarah Davis (+13.5%), Jason Villalba (+12.5%), Linda Koop (+9.7%), Matt Shaheen (+8.0%) and Angie Chen Button (+7.8%) had the best vote percentages relative to Trump. Rep. Leighton Schubert (-0.4%) and then-Rep. Gilbert Peña (-0.2%) were the only incumbents among the 53 candidates to receive a lower percent of the vote than Trump, measured head-to-head against the Democrat. Peña was defeated. Schubert won re-election but is not seeking re-election (and resigning). The other two Republican candidates who polled below Trump were running, unsuccessfully, in Democrat-held districts.
This over-performance permitted eight Republican candidates – all incumbents – to prevail in contested general elections even though Hillary Clinton carried their districts. On average, those eight incumbents received nearly 6,200 more votes than Trump.
But these percentages include the impact straight-party voting has on all contested partisan elections in these districts. Single-punch, straight-party votes accounted for 65% of the votes received by the Republican and Democratic legislative candidates. Those votes counted for the respective presidential candidates as well. Backing those votes out reveals an even greater performance gap between the presidential nominee and the legislative candidates.
On average, the 53 Republican state House candidates received 11% more of the vote from full-ballot voters* than Trump. In fact, in these 53 districts, Trump lost to Clinton among full-ballot voters, 53%-47%, but the collective Republican candidates prevailed, 58%-42%. This gap exceeded 20 points in seven districts, including five won by Clinton.
Villalba (+32.1%) and Davis (+30.7%) had the highest performance improvements over Trump among full-ballot voters. To put this in perspective, about a third of HD114 voters who went through the full ballot voted for Clinton and Villalba, and more than three out of 10 HD134 voters cast ballots for Clinton and Davis.
This effect may have implications for 2018 in at least two of these districts. Both Villalba and Davis are facing conservative primary opponents in districts were voters have shown a greater-than-typical willingness to break party lines. HD134's rate of straight-party voting ranked 49th among the 53 districts in this analysis, which means that full-ballot voters have a greater influence there than in most other districts, and Villalba's district ranked 40th.
* Full-ballot voters do not cast a straight-party vote and instead choose candidates race-by-race down the ballot.
Filed under By the Numbers, HD102, HD112, HD114, HD13, HD134, HD144, HD66, PRES.


I had purchased an unlimited data, text and phone plan from Mobilicity. The phone does not have reception in Richmond Hill. I talked to the rep at First Markham Place that I purchased the phone and plan. She was apathetic after the sale.
Beware, do not buy the Mobilicity plan if you live in Richmond Hill.


text:
Mobile Repair & Hydraulic Cylinder Repair
REQUEST A QUOTE ➜
Rhino Equipment Services
5225 Agnes St.
(361) 271-5958 rhinoequipmentservices@gmail.com
San Antonio To Brownsville
Heavy Equipment Repair
Fleet Repair
Hydraulic Diagnostics / Repair
Undercarriage Assessment
Air Compressor Repair
Ready & Willing To Get Your MACHINE Up & Running!
The term "backhoe" refers to the action of the bucket and not where it's located on the vehicles. Backhoes dig by moving the earth backward instead of lifting it with a forward motion (which is done with a steam shovel or bulldozer). Some of them also have buckets that can be reconfigured so it's facing forward, which turns them into "hoes." There are also tractor-loaded backhoes (TLB's), which are tractor-like vehicles with a backhoe at the rear, a front loader on the other end, and a swiveling seat that positions the operator in whichever direction is needed.
Backhoes are often referred to as the "Swiss Army Knives" of heavy equipment, because they're great for any kind of excavation or digging project. One end is used to dig up the dirt, while the other end is used to move them around. They're great tools for any project, which is why they can be seen on any job site. They can also be fitted with hydraulic-powered attachments, which allows them to be used for other tasks besides lifting and digging. The most common attachments used on a backhoe excavator are breakers and hammers, which allow them to break up rocky soil, asphalt, and concrete.
On-Site When You Need It
Popular Backhoe Manufacturers
There are a number of companies that manufacture backhoe machinery, but some of the more popular ones include:
Caterpillar — This company manufactures both backhoes and special attachments that can be used to reconfigure them. Some of them include soil excavation buckets, coral buckets, ditch cleaning buckets, and rock buckets. They also manufacture rakes, snow plows, angle blades, asphalt cutters, and material handlers that can replace the traditional backhoe loader.
John Deere — This company produces several types of backhoes. Their largest one is the 710L, which has a 148 HP engine at 2,240 RPM and a maximum operating weight of 25,000 pounds. Their smallest backhoe is the 310L EP, which has a 69 HP engine at 2,010 RPM, a maximum operating weight of 13,822 pounds, a powershaft transmission, and a dipper stick with a dig depth of approximately 14 feet.
CASE — This company started out by manufacturing equipment used in road construction, but it has since grown into one of the leading manufacturers of construction equipment in North America. Their first backhoe machine was manufactured in 1957, and their production in this space has grown tremendously since then.
If you're looking for a company that can repair and service your fleet of backhoes, be sure to get in touch with Rhino Equipment Services.
© 2022 Rhino Equipment Services All Rights Reserved.


text:
"""Exception module."""

__all__ = [
    'WaitScanQRCode', 'AuthorizeTimeout', 'UnknownWindowCode',
    'SessionInitFailure', 'NotifyStatusFailure', 'APIResponseError',
    'SessionExpiredError', 'MessageAlreadyAcknowledge', 'RequestError',
    'UnacknowledgedMessage']

class UnknownWindowCode(Exception):
    """Unkonw window code exeception."""

    pass

class WaitScanQRCode(Warning):
    """Wait scanning QRCode exception."""

    pass

class AuthorizeTimeout(Exception):
    """Authorization timeout exception."""

    pass

class SessionInitFailure(Exception):
    """WeChat session init failed."""

    pass

class NotifyStatusFailure(Warning):
    """Notify status exception."""

    pass

class APIResponseError(Exception):
    """WeChart HTTP api response error."""

    pass

class SessionExpiredError(Exception):
    """Session expired error."""

    pass

class UnsupportedMessage(Exception):
    """Unsupported message error."""

    pass

class UnacknowledgedMessage(Exception):
    """Unacknowledge message error."""

    pass

class MessageAlreadyAcknowledge(Exception):
    """Already acknowledged mesage error."""

    pass

class RequestError(IOError):
    """Network request error."""

    pass

class LoginError(Exception):
    """Login wechat failed error."""

    pass

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
Black Ladies
Mahalia Jackson. Singer, Civil Rights Activist.
Mahalia Jackson made us see that we all have something so pure in us that we can touch the world and create understanding and joy where there was none before.
Born Mahala Jackson on October 26th, 1911 as the third child of Charity and Johnny Jackson, Mahalia grew up in a three room house, shared by 13 family members and one dog. Already born into poverty, Mahalia was orphaned by 5 and raised by a strict Aunt, and little Mahalia began working from sunup to sundown. I am sure Mahalia would have loved to go to school, but unfortunately that was not an option for her. Fortunately Mahalia was involved in Church and loved to sing, her little voice could be heard around the block at church.
Like so many other Southern Blacks of the time, Mahalia was part of the Great Migration North in search of jobs. She went to Chicago at 16 to train as a nurse. Being heavily involved in the church (her father was a Baptist Minister) she joined a new church in her new city and their Choir, and began performing. Mahalia is a great, so in little time she began touring and working with Gospel composers and other artists. Success was not immediate, nor could it be at that time; Mahalia was a black artist, in a black genre during the depression. She took jobs as a laundress and beautician before her career took off.
In 1947 at the age of 36, her first big hit was "Move On Up a Little Higher" selling millions, and becoming the biggest gospel single in history. A performance at Carnegie Hall in 1950 followed. In 1952 she toured Europe and in 1954 CBS gave her her own gospel program. The 1950s saw Mahalia at the peak of Fame Internationally. While Gospel was not new in the Black Community, this kind of success through gospel was. In fact, the Grammy Awards created the Gospel category for her, based on her incredible, international achievements.
The 1950's, when Mahalia was at the height of her fame and earnings power which she could not have imagined growing up, Mahalia chose to use her personal power and her big heart to help Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights movement. In 1956, despite death threats, Mahalia went to Montgomery, Alabama for a concert to raise money for the movement. These were violent times when Civil Rights Leaders were being attacked and their homes bombed, but 15 days after the concert, the Federal Government made Alabama follow the law and desegregate buses. Mahalia regularly sang before Dr Martin Luther King Jr. took the stage and joined him on some incredibly challenging trips, this was her way of lending support and attention.
Mahalia's popularity only grew. Mahalia was chosen to sing for John F. Kennedy's inauguration in 1961. In the famous March on Washington in 1963, Mahlia sang right before her friend and colleague Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. took the stage to deliver one of the most famous speeches in history, the "I Have a Dream" Speech. A little known fact of that speech is that Mahalia yelled out to him towards the end "Tell them about the dream, Martin!" at which point the speech took an incredible and memorable turn where 'I have a dream' is repeated as a punctuation to the story.
She is the voice of a time in our country that has meaning recognized around the world. She is a talent that delivered some of the most important political moments in our nation's history. She also enjoyed an incredible and celebrated career: Lifetime Grammy & Hall of Fame Awards, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Walk on the Hollywood Hall of Fame, a theater in New Orleans named after her, performed in movies and TV. Mahalia most importantly teaches us that being commercially successful allows you to run with your passions and help be a voice to bring good to the world.


text:
Q: segmentation fault in perl grep function working on Euler problem 3
The prime factors of 13195 are 5, 7, 13 and 29.
What is the largest prime factor of the number 600851475143 ?

here is my Perl code just try to get all the factors first but it got segmentation fault, my Perl age is just about 2 month, could not figure out why. Segmentation fault 11 when I run it.
 #!/usr/bin/perl
 use warnings;
 use strict;

 my $number = 600851475143;
 my @factors = grep {$number % $_ == 0} (1..$number);
 print @factors;

Run it again with sudo, no more segmentation fault but nothing printed out.

A: Code from googling "euler problem 3" and translating the python code.
use strict;
use warnings;

sub largest_prime_factor {
    my $n = shift;

    my $largest_factor = 1;

    # remove any factors of 2 first
    while ($n % 2 == 0) {
        $largest_factor = 2;
        $n /= 2;
    }

    # now look at odd factors
    my $p = 3;
    while ($n != 1) {
        while ($n % $p == 0) {
            $largest_factor = $p;
            $n /= $p;
        }
        $p += 2
    }

    return $largest_factor
}

print largest_prime_factor(600851475143);

1;

__END__

Or relying on good ole cpan:
use Math::Prime::Util qw(factor);
use List::Util qw(max);

use strict;
use warnings;

print max factor(600851475143);


"How could I have not known?" are the words that continued to bounce around my thought process while walking through Brookfield Place. The poster and signs all congratulated the organization for their 25th year of the competition. "But how?" I thought to myself, wondering how something to exceptional and amazing could be so close to me in proximity yet so far away in reality since I hadn't known of its existence. How was it that I only stumbled upon something of such grandeur only a few months ago? I enjoyed every second that I spent there, allowing every dynamic to dance around my thoughts. But I couldn't help but think about all the years I wasted; the years I didn't get to see the exhibit in reality. Regardless of how much I wish or beg, I will never be able to get those years back; the only thing I can do is enjoy the current exhibit and its potential for future years.
According to the Canstruction Nation Headquarters website, Canstruction began in 1992 by a woman named Cheri Melillo as a collaborative idea with her fellow colleagues. Together, they created an idea to bridge the gap between architects, engineers, and contractors. Each of these professions are connected but don't really interact with each other; they just coexist in the vast world of design and construction. Melillo saw a problem with the lack of interaction but, also, saw a solution to make the worlds collide and begin to form a better and more comfortable relationship with one another. Canstruction officially made its debut in 1992, taking place in Denver, CO and Seattle, WA before the New York chapter opened on November 13, 1993.
Canstruction is a competition in which groups of architects, engineers, and contractors (licenced, students, and graduates, alike) build structures completely out of canned goods. Yes, those old fruit cocktails and tuna fish cans in back of your pantry are turned into art. Maybe more enjoyable than the taste, these sculptures stand in the space for a limited time; displayed for everyone's amusement. After the awards are given and the competition runs its course, the cans are then donated to a local food drive; in our case it all goes to City Harvest. Twenty-five years after the competition's conception, Canstruction has grown into a massive organization, its compassion spreading to over two hundred cities all over the world and donating about fifty million pounds of food.
This year marks the tenth year of the exhibit's location at Brookfield Place. Twenty-six different groups entered their own renditions of can sculptures and they were dispersed around the property; weaved in between the commerce and lobbies, inciting droves of people to surround these structures. The creativity stunned me so thoroughly, that I don't think I could pick a favorite. Each structure was unique and had its own respective qualities that I found favorable.
"Game of Buildings – Winter Is Coming, Feed the Hungry" by Metropolis Group, Inc.
Although Melillo wasn't able to see the growth of her organization since her tragic passing in 2009, I guarantee that she would be proud to know how much her work has induced the design and construction worlds to continue mingling with one another.
Funds were always tight while I was growing up, so to entertain ourselves we didn't have the new and hottest toys on the market. While everyone raved about PlayStation and Xbox, we were perfectly happy with vintage 1990's Super Nintendo (still is my favorite of all gaming systems). While other kids were obsessed with cable television shows, we were completely fine with Z100 and a deck of cards, singing the most current jams while making our own stories before falling into never ending abysses of laughter. As I grew older, times grew harder as well. I became more protective of sharing my feelings and my only escape was writing. Even though I was absolutely terrible at writing, I kept practicing; reading different styles of writing to help me find my own. The more I wrote, the better I got; eagerly crafting my own style and ultimately finding my own voice. If only for a small moment I could go somewhere else, entranced and tangled in my own plots and analyses, my time and effort would all be worth it.
Now, I hope that I can somehow be that escape to others like how my favorite authors were to me. That for a moment… a mere second… all your worries fade to the background and you can just be in the present. If words has the power to change someone's emotion or overall perspective on a situation, what else could they possibly do?
When I was around the age of six, I picked out my very first favorite place in Manhattan. It was the first time that I can recall myself creating an instinctual memory of a place; that I knew how to get there from home and what it was called. It wasn't so much of the architecture that made me like the space so greatly, it was this feeling of the surroundings; like everyone was important and we were all connected. Bias of race, gender, or culture played an inferior role in this particular environment; in fact, New Yorker's differences were highly embraced and even emphasized. To my young mind the place was my own version of kid-heaven; pets, books, music, diverse cuisine, and other shops were all within walking distance from each other; it was fun, challenging, and I always went home with something new. Although I would loudly and quickly state that my architectural taste has gotten more refined from my childhood, somehow I always find myself in my old favorite spot, Union Square.
The origin of the name, "Union Square", comes from the Commissioners' Plan of 1811. Which was a very detailed plan of the roads, streets, and avenues of Manhattan that we still use today. The plan was completed with the help of John Randel, a surveyor, who joined the project in June of 1808 and worked on the development for the next thirteen years. Throughout the years of observation, the creators of this plan coined the name by explaining the intersection of Broadway and Fourth Avenue (previously known as Bloomingdale Road and Bowery Road) which creates an irregular square that no one wanted to build upon so it was decided to make the space a public park. The area was then utilized for social assemblies and trading. The space was formerly called "Potter's Field" and was later changed to better fit the social aspect of the area; making a union between both roads and people.
The Union Square Park that we know of, officially opened on July 19, 1839; the roads paved, paths created for foot traffic, and the landscape planted to suit the people.
By the 1870's the Ladies' Mile shopping district began to form which was a term to describe the long strip of commerce, art, and theater that lined the streets from Union Square Park to Madison Square Park that is on 23rd street (which I mentioned in a past post for the Flatiron Building that resides juxtaposed the Park).
Throughout history Union Square became a meeting space for people to voice their opinion; whether it be in the form of a speech, protest, or gathering. This is the place that people met with each other to show support and respect. In 1861 about two hundred-fifty thousand people gathered on the Square to show their respect after the fall of Fort Sumter (notable Civil War sea fort); this would be the largest gathering of its time. This aesthetic didn't depart from New York approach. After 9/11, New Yorkers gathered here in response to the crisis; it showed a large caliber of support and condolences; for some time, it was known as a grieving area.
As I walk through Union Square Park now, I still feel the same vibe that I fell in love with as a child. Music, dance, and other artistic performances taking place on the regular; almost as if something is always happening and if you don't experience it, you are destined to feel an acute absence of what could have been seen, felt, and cherished.
Morphous by Lionel Smit. A South African sculptor who got his piece to be displayed in Union Square from June 13, 2016 to April 30, 2017.
This Sculpture was made with bronze like the Statue of Liberty.
The concept of the Whitney Museum was birthed by a woman by the name of Gertrude Vanderbilt, aunt and adoptive mother of Gloria Vanderbilt who is the mother of Anderson Cooper. She was born into fame on January 9, 1875. With her lavish life, she financially wanted for nothing. But as she grew, she fell in love for the first time; with art. She loved sculptures and began to make her own. But a woman sculpting three-dimensional human figures was a radical concept in that era. Regardless of popular conception she studied at the Art Students League of New York, which was a prominent school for artists, in order to further develop her sculptural technique.
She married her Husband, Harry Whitney, on August 25, 1896. She was only 21 years old at the time. She wanted to marry someone that came from a wealthy family since that was the only way she would be certain that her spouse was not only in the relationship for her money. Harry Whitney was a descendant to Eli Whitney, inventor of the cotton gin. He was also a lawyer, horse-breeder, and heir to his family's estate. The Whitney's eventually had three children, biologically, within their time together until he unfortunately died in 1930; he was only 58 years old.
In 1914 the Whitney's bought a studio which now resides in Greenwich Village. She, along with other artists, worked on their art and lived within those walls. The Rowhouses were built in the year of 1838 and then renovated into one big studio/residence by Auguste L. Noel. They commissioned him to merge three town-homes into one, giving respective spaces to each artist. In 1918 they also commissioned Robert Winthrop Chanler to redesign the interior of the building. He was responsible for a very artistic approach to a studio that had stained glass adorning the windows, a fireplace that was blazoned with bronze wispy flames that crept 20 feet up the wall touching the ceiling which was filled with mystical characters. It was a part of the Greenwich Village Historic District which was established in 1969 and it was later acknowledged as a National Historical Landmark in 1992 which ultimately saved it from being demolished.
The Whitney Museum moved four times in the concept's lifetime, consecutively outgrowing itself. Tune in next week to see the next home that housed this beautiful and innovative idea of Art.
The ceiling in one of the studios. One can see deer and other creatures in this photograph.
A fireplace sculpted to resemble fire. The twirls and fury of the flames creep all the way up the chimney and extinguishes onto the ceiling.
The art selection is from the later works of artist, Wilbur Niewald.
Baking is an artform, one that is never truly appreciated. The truth is that art is so subjective in that it can take place through many havens such as buildings, music, and paintings. But I find that the most talented of masterpieces are those that are edible and perhaps I am biased in the fact that I want to be a pastry chef. Still, to create the best desserts takes dedication, precision, and intricacy. It all begins with the simplest of ingredients such as sugar, flour, eggs and other items that are incorporated in such a way that it creates the delicate, rich, and delicious desserts. Pastry involves a certain elocution that culinary does not necessarily have in which you must follow every single instruction in the recipe in order to create the best product whereas in the culinary world, there is always room for adjustments and the addition of originality in terms of flavor concepts.
If even a single measurement or the temperature of the oven is incorrect, the entire baked item will be ruined. The pastry world is complex in that it requires a lot of patience and articulation to successfully create the most complicated desserts. The techniques that are often utilized convey the true talent that is paired with this artform. For instance, the technique of tempering is used when trying to incorporate eggs into a hot liquid usually milk. Tempering must be used in order to prevent the eggs from curdling or becoming scrambled into the liquid. Instead of adding the eggs all at once which will quickly cook the eggs, the hot liquid is slowly adding into the egg mixture in small portions to gradually incorporated the heat into the eggs so it won't cook them when the egg mixture is heated enough the egg mixture is then added fully into the hot liquids to finish the cooking process. This is just one of the many techniques that is constantly used in the pastry world to make custards, pastry cream, pudding, or Crème Anglaise which is used as an ice cream base.
Matteo Stucchi, a pastry chef from Sulbiate, Italy who is currently working at a catering company, enjoys making beautifully designed art with the addition of delicious pastries. He creates miniature worlds that are constructed with pastries as well as the use of toys to allow these worlds to look like a realistic scene. His goal is to show that food itself is artistic and should be viewed in that way. He feels that when food is suggested as being an art, it is only in culinary practices not confectionary so he is utilizing his Instagram platform to convey that pastries can be artistic as well just as anything else in the confectionary world.