Disney's hit musical Aladdin is delighted to announce that the Prince Edward Theatre, is the first theatre in the West End to receive an award from The National Autistic Society celebrating its achievements in welcoming autistic guests and their families through training, staff awareness and initiatives such as the hit show's Autism-Friendly Performances.
Disney works with The National Autistic Society, the UK's leading charity for autistic people and their families, to deliver the specially staged performances every year which are designed to make the show more accessible for those affected by autism.
The theatre's foyer includes designated quiet and activity areas; staffed by experts in autism throughout the performance should anyone need to leave their seats.
Slight adjustments are made to the performance itself, including the reduction of jarring sounds or strobe lighting that face the audience.
The cast of Aladdin along with Prince Edward Theatre box office and front of house staff have been given training to understand the needs of an audience made up of adults and children who are autistic.
A specific website has been set up for this performance, linking to a dedicated booking page. The website includes a downloadable 'visual story' to help people with autism understand the process of a visit to the theatre, thus aiding their comprehension of the experience and reducing anxiety by explaining each step from arriving in the foyer to the final curtain call.
The next dedicated Autism-Friendly Performance of Aladdin will take place at 1.30pm on Tuesday 28th August 2018. Audience members can find out more information and purchase tickets at www.aladdinthemusical/autismfriendly. Tickets are sold at a specially reduced rate and can be selected on a virtual map of the auditorium.
Chris Pike, Autism Access Specialist at the National Autistic Society, said: "We are delighted that the Prince Edward Theatre is the first theatre in the West End to receive our prestigious Autism Friendly Award. It's very well deserved.


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Saklad: No Thanks
By now the world knows, or at least many of us do, that Thanksgiving is a holiday tainted by its unethical historical context. In tasteless celebration of the white man's massacre of indigenous peoples, Americans gorge themselves annually on factory-farmed turkey, GMO-riddled green bean casserole and squash, artificially-sweetened cranberry sauce and all other sorts of American delicacies. Younger family members are told gilded tales about Squanto and falsified stories depicting the colonists and the indigenous peoples living in harmony. Swept under the carpet are the European diseases, the unjust exploitation of natives and the sick reality that the foundations of the world we live in today were ripped from the hands of the people who called this land home before us.
https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2018/11/saklad-no-thanks
Verbum Ultimum: One Week Later
Last Friday, Nov. 2, the Dartmouth campus received a shelter advisory after a drive-by shooting on the intersection of School and West Wheelock Streets injured a 19-year-old male non-Dartmouth student. Until the shelter advisory was lifted, the entire community sheltered in place, sending flurries of texts and GroupMe messages to check on friends and family and seek more information.
https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2018/11/verbum-ultimum-one-week-later
Elias: Politics Are Emotional
The line between politics and self-identity has long been blurred in America, and this past midterm election has highlighted this. Politics are felt in every corner of the country, whether it is at the municipal, state or federal level. As such, the American political system has become intertwined with many citizens' personal identities. Whether people wish to tune into politics or not, decisions made in the White House are inevitably going to affect their lives. As a consequence, there is a higher level of emotional energy directed into campaigning, political conversations and voting. This personal stake correlates with a higher level of ownership that I believe is good news for the future of American politics.
https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2018/11/elias-politics-are-emotional
Okutan: Remembering Pittsburgh
The anti-Semitic mass-shooting that targeted the congregation of the Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue left me deeply wounded. Before anything, I must state that I condemn this atrocious hate crime and send my condolences to the nation and especially to the Jewish community, including the Jewish community at Dartmouth.
https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2018/11/okutan-remembering-pittsburgh
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Holzer: Your Light Still Burns
It's Saturday morning. The cool fog wraps itself around me as I throw open the North Fayerweather door. Carried across campus by the thought of breakfast food, I find myself in the middle of the Green. Gazing at the black mark surrounding me, I smile, filled with humility and pride for this community of which I am so lucky to be a part.
https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2018/11/holzer-your-light-still-burns
Leutz: The Truth
This past January, in an inspiring acceptance speech at the Golden Globes, Oprah Winfrey preached the importance of "speaking your truth." Leading the charge in the #MeToo movement, a wake-up call for the persisting problem of sexual assault in our nation, Oprah sought to inspire voices that had been silent for too long. I applaud Oprah and her counterparts for their bravery in breaking this silence. I agree that the first step to putting an end to these atrocities, committed behind the scenes by some of our biggest stars, is to start the conversation. I thank those courageous enough to share and challenge anyone who would have wished that they kept quiet.
https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2018/11/leutz-the-truth
Pak: Bringing Back the Human
"We have just received information that a single gunshot was fired in the area of School Street and West Wheelock Street in Hanover."
https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2018/11/pak-bringing-back-the-human
Truong: Am I A Real Vegan?
I stared at question number 6 on the form.
https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2018/11/truong-am-i-a-real-vegan
Cook: It Happened
Sometimes thoughts and prayers aren't enough.
https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2018/11/cook-it-happened
Dernbach: '22's First Friday On Night
You never think it will happen to you until it does.
https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2018/11/dernbach-22s-first-friday-on-night
Mize: What To Avoid While We Wait
In May of 2017, the United States Department of Justice launched an investigation into potential Russian attempts to influence the previous year's American presidential election, as well as possible coordination between Russia and the Trump administration. Since then, as a country, we've reached a kind of impasse; a national gridlock, one born of a long, mired period of what for many feels like purgatorial waiting. During this time of opacity, reading and listening to the news has become, for many (including myself), a form of control. We get to latch onto the coverage of Mueller's proceedings, assigning our own levels of significance to moments like the indictment of Michael Flynn and more recently, a foiled smear campaign to frame Mueller for sexual misconduct. People spend their time reading into his findings and framing them the way they want to see them. However, patience is running thin. Fortunately, for those of us feeling that we can't take this much longer, reports of Mueller's findings are expected to come flying back into the news following the midterm elections.
https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2018/11/mize-what-to-avoid-while-we-wait
Zaman: The Invisible Crisis
The photograph of Amal Hussein, an emaciated 7-year-old Yemeni girl on the brink of death, took America by storm when it was first published in the New York Times. Its wide circulation drew long-overdue attention to Yemen's ongoing crisis — although crisis seems too small a word for it. Famine and cholera have swept the country; as of June, one million Yemenis were infected with cholera, and 18 million don't know where their next meal will come from. Of the country's population of 28 million, over 22 million live in dire need of humanitarian aid. The health and survival of over 80 percent of Yemeni children are at risk. The U.N. has dubbed this catastrophe the world's worst humanitarian crisis and potentially the worst famine the world has seen in a century if the war continues.
https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2018/11/zaman-the-invisible-crisis
Szuhaj: Climate Change Is A Non-Partisan Issue
With the United States' midterm elections looming, the push to "get out the vote" is in full-swing. As it should be — only 61 percent of registered voters went to the polls in 2016. Perhaps even more surprising is that 2016 set the record for voter turnout in a presidential election. If we take a closer look at the 137.5 million voters who actually, well, voted, we see something else surprising: close to 90 percent of people reported they would vote along party lines. This tribalistic divide in the American civic body mirrors the partisan divide in Congress, where party unity voting has increased from sixty percent in the early 1970s to 90 percent in 2017.
https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2018/11/szuhaj-a-non-partisan-issue
Verbum Ultimum: Enter the Electorate
For most of the nation's history, it was rare to see a Dartmouth student in the electorate. Even in times, when the compositions of both the College and electorate were dominated by white, male landowners, voting was a right unavailable to those under the age of 21. This changed with the 26th Amendment in the wake of the Vietnam War, during which many Americans protested the civic injustice in people without say in the political system being drafted to fight in a war they could not stop.
https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2018/11/verbum-ultimum-enter-the-electorate
Leutz: Don't Shut Up and Rap
Married to a Kardashian and boasting countless smash hit records along with an extremely successful clothing line, Kanye West is no stranger to the spotlight. Lately, however, Kanye has found himself in the limelight for a new reason: politics. Kanye West, along with Lil Pump, was the musical guest on this season's premiere of "Saturday Night Live." As the credits rolled, West rapped his song "Ghost Town" while sporting his bright red Make America Great Again hat. After the broadcast cut out, West delivered a Kanye-sized rant to the SNL audience about his support for President Donald Trump. Just two weeks later, West visited President Trump in the Oval Office, dazzling viewers with more ranting — this time, to an audience of the entire nation.
https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2018/11/leutz-dont-shut-up-and-rap
Khanna: Introductory Questions
"What high school did you go to? Where are you from? What are you involved in on campus? What classes are you taking? What are you going to major in? What are you planning on doing with your life after Dartmouth?"
https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2018/11/khanna-introductory-questions
Truong: Angry Voices
I received several attention-grabbing emails in my inbox last week. The messages advertised that conservative commentator David Horowitz would be coming to campus to discuss "Identity Politics and the Totalitarian Threat from the Left." Potentially provocative email subject lines containing quotes by Horowitz included "Israel is the victim," "Angry voices of the left" and "Identity politics is racist." The planned format of the event was 40 minutes of prepared remarks, followed by a 20-minute question and answer session.
https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2018/11/truong-angry-voices
Mize: Who Gets a Spot at the Podium?
The Dartmouth College Republicans billed the talk as a double-hitter. Most emails advertised the hour-long lecture as "Identity Politics and the Totalitarian Threat from the Left," and another proclaimed "'Israel is the Victim,' Hear David Horowitz's Opinion on Tuesday, October 23rd at 6pm." The president of the College Republicans opened for Horowitz, a controversial conservative figure, with an articulate speech calling for increased political dialogue on campus. He emphasized the importance of both listening and speaking up, but requested decorum in doing so.
https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2018/11/mize-who-gets-a-spot-at-the-podium
Cook: Back In My Day
Based on true events.
https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2018/11/cook-back-in-my-day

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Nestled in the Golden City of India, Jaislamer, a perfect blend of splendid forts and opulent havelis and bazaars, Gaji Hotel is a superior accommodation that provides comfort and grandeur at its best. This value for money property offers accustomed accommodation and provides customised services with great opulence. The property is located at a distance of 11.9 km from Jaisalmer Airport, 2.6 km from Jaisalmer Railway Station and 1.2 km from Touring Bus Stand.
Well known tourist attractions like Patwon Ki Haveli(500 m), Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli(600 m), Jaisalmer Fort(800 m), Vyas Chhatri(800 m), Queen Harish(1.1 km), Folklore Museum(1.9 km), Gadisar Lake(2.2 km) and many more can be explored by guests that lies in proximity to the hotel. Shopaholics can also indulge in shopping spree at nearby shopping places. Guests can also visit eating joints to try out local delights.
The hotel offers conveniences like front desk, parking and many more. The rooms in the hotel are well-maintained, ventilated and clean, and come with sleek modern furniture. Festooned with all the facilities for comfort, the rooms are carefully designed with beautiful environs that offers amenities like television, telephone, air conditioning, room service and many more. All rooms have attached bathrooms equipped with basic bathroom amenities and toiletries. The hotel staff proudly hold the pride in treating guests with a feeling of utmost comfort and care.
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Overall stay was good but not very good.
The place is located near hand an circle. Clean surroundings. The rooms are good and well maintained. The service is also good. The restaurant is awesome. The view is amazing in the mornings and evenings. It's beautiful to watch the Sun set from roof top restaurant. Worth the stay.
Room service was good, friendly atmosphere, hotel staff was humble, cleanliness was good.
Amazing hospitality. Loved our stay there.
The staff was very rude. They had very dirty rooms and there was no water and electricity in the hotel for at least 8 hours.
They should re work on their service criteria. And there was no water and electricity in the hotel. Staff was very rude.
Can't describe in words. Their hospitality is exceptional and staff are friendly. I'll surely stay again.
Fantastic stay, it was near about the Jaisalmer fort.
Beautiful terrace view. Clean fresh environment. Interior is too good. Staff is so co operative specially Jamshed Ali. Everything was perfect.
Fantastic stay. Staff extremely co-operative specially Jamshed Ali. Highly recommended.
We myself and my wife had a short one and a half day tour of jaisalmer. We got the proper taste of the yellow city due to excellent service provided by the hotel Gaji. Front desk staff mr Ali was excellent with a smile on face and eagerness to serve the guests to the maximum extent. A camel safari was also arranged by the hotel which was enjoyed. We thank all the hotel staffs and management for making our trip memorable. I would recommend every one to choose this hotel for stay in jaisalmer.
Front desk staff behaviour was excellent and hotel management's sense of hospitality towards their guests is outstanding.
Hotel location is good. Walk in visit to fort, Patwon ki Haveli, Gadisar Lake. Staff members behaved good. Specially hotel receptionist behaviour is mind blowing. Restaurant serves costly but quality food. Beautiful painting in all over hotels makes it superb.
Great view. Great staff just had tea but was great.
It was having a great view of golden palace.
Good place to stay. Staff is very cooperative. Rooftop open restaurant with excellent view. Would love to stay again.
Food and services are very good. The behaviour is excellent. It is situated at most convenient place and very close to all important places.
Gaji Hotel in Jaisalmer is one of the best palace to stay. I Spent a couple of days in Gaji hotel and I liked it very much. We booked a family room and it was very nice. Some palaces are very near to Gaji Hotel like patwao ki haveli, Hanuman cirlce, Jaisalmer local market etc. The staff is very supportive and the free pick up and drop facility is highly Appreciable . . Highly recommended!
The room was luxurious. The bedding was comfortable and the room had a lot of space! Super comfortable. Towels and soap were provided, the hot water was strong and reliable for baths. The rooftop restaurant has a great view of the fort and good food . . The staff were great. Very helpful and kind. When you come meet Gaji, he helped me with booking a camel safari without any issues and is a genuinely good and helpful person.
Cosy rooms, friendly staff and satisfactory service. Fort is within a walking distance and there is a beautiful park just opposite to the hotel. Rooftop restaurant allows an eagle eye view of the city. They also arrange side seeing Tours within the city, so be sure to ask about that.
As soon as we got there they basically gave us all the stuff we needed for our room. This Gaji Hotel has Fantastic view of Jaisalmer fort from the gaji restaurant. Hotel and restaurant runs by brother and Mamaji who takes people on trip. Food is excellent. Owner of the Gaji Hotel speak Korean and Japanese. Which I found hilarious as he told me he never went to school. I had the best experience and I would recommend this Gaji Hotel to anyone. Feels like freedom. Staff is excellent they will spend but of time and have chat with you. Give you bit of tips about Jaisalmer.
A good 3 star property which runs in the midst of narrow lanes of Jaisalmer. Hotel is quite famous here, so problems in locating. About 800 metres from Hanuman circle bus stop. Rooftop restaurant is amazing and they will also give you eggs and omelette in buffet breakfast (also includes good potato Paratha, and tasty masala pauva). Family rooms are good to accommodate 4-5 members of family with 1-2 kids. Washrooms can be better and spacious. Manager Mr. Gaji is very helpful.
The Gaji Hotel is a great place for a budget trip. Location is excellent - walking distance from all major attractions in Jaisalmer town, and not too far from the train station. The view is great as well - overlooks the golden fort. Rooms are clean. Staff is very helpful. Restaurant is good and complimentary breakfast is also available (on booking). No lift available (for elder people). No storage space provided in rooms. However, it is perfect for a budget trip.
*Free pickup and Drop from and to the railway station. *Complimentary water, breakfast(enough for a guy having a Punjabi appetite) *Room for 4 is perfect not very big but quite a breathing space. *Site seeing rickshaw available from the Gaji Hotel( although we found from outside in 400, 100 lesser than Gaji's recommended but am sure that could have been negotiable) *Roof top restaurant beautiful, prices minimum costly, variety that of a cafe.
Excellent place. Extremely clean, good infrastructure - the rooms have all the required furnishings of good quality, brilliant staff. Gaji has built up this place through a lot of hard work. I can assure you that you need not look further beyond this place for accommodation in Jaisalmer. The view from the terrace restaurant is definitely one of the best in Jaisalmer. Stunning location for the restaurant.
Rooms are very clean, ambience is also is very good. We reached their early even then they have sent vehicle to take us to the Gaji Hotel. We have given roof top restaurant facility for freshen up and served good breakfast. Mr Gaji was very much helpful for our requirement. Recommend to get proper guidance from him before shelling out unnecessary amount for the desert Jeep/camel/dropping at camp site.
The Gaji Hotel service was awesome in all possible ways. I would like to mention specially the extraordinary hospitality of the all the Gaji Hotel. Members starting from the owner to the staff. The interiors of the room was beyond expectation and the restaurant in the rooftop was also good. We also got a free pickup. Overall, my stay in Jaisalmer would have been incomplete without Gaji Gaji Hotel.
The Room is very near to Hanuman Circle, that is the main point for travellers. The Jaisalmer Fort is less than 2 kilometres. You will get a beautiful room so that you can upload that room picture on Facebook for sure. Also, the restaurant at the roof and they will not serve food in your room but as you go on the roof, you will fall in love the surroundings. Korean foods are also available.
Tried this Gaji Hotel just by looking at the photographs. Must say I am not disappointed. The rooms and bathrooms were clean, Gaji Hotel staff friendly and very polite, Good food though the restaurant is not open 24 hrs. Check out time is 10 AM. My train was at 4:45 PM, upon request Gaji Hotel allowed me to use a room to freshen up and relax. Thank you team Gaji.
Nice small Gaji Hotel with OK rooms, good value for the money .. Great reasonably priced food with a nice look of Fort from the roof top restaurant ... Free pick up & finally the guy Manohar at the reception (super service & advice, mainly better & reasonable pkg provided by him for the Sam sand dunes) & Journal the driver provided by Manohar .. Super too.
Just stayed there for a night but facility and hospitality was awesome. Good location and good food. Roof top restaurant is simply fun. Room decoration was very cool and ethnic and view from the window was wow .. Best thing is they will share the goody bags of make my trip with you .. No hidden charges. Value for money Gaji Hotel. Indeed !!!
We reached at 5 am. Check in time was 10 am. They gave us a room to relax. We checked out at 10 am. Our train was at 12. 45 in the night. They allowed us to stay in a room. Excellent people. Will definitely stay here if I visit Jaisalmer again. Food was great. Service very good. Arranged all the sight seeing. Enjoyed every bit of stay here.
Nice Gaji Hotel .. Very close to every tourist spot in the city. Staff was helpful and having an option of Korean food in the menu. Only bad thing is that the whole city is not having sewers .. So the city stinks and the place outside the Gaji Hotel too ..
Nice people and room is good enough for couple. Loved our stay at Gaji and will return again it's my kind of place a good view and relaxed site. Service is fairly good and it's a budget Gaji Hotel for people who want to stay near city everything is nearby 15 min walk.
We were on a holiday to Jaisalmer.
The Gaji Hotel staff was well behaved, cooperative, helpful and I wish to recommend this to all my friends. We got a free pick up and drop to railway station which was a very good gesture. The owner Mr. Gaji was very helpful.
We booked the Gaji Hotel for a day as we got a very good deal, and yes it was worth the money spent. The interior and the rooms are very clean and well maintained. The Gaji Hotel has restaurant on the rooftop which has both indian and korean cuisine, although food isn't that cheap there.
Nice Gaji Hotel to stay. Clean well maintained, good service. They managed our night safari, trip to longewala Indo Pak border, the site of war against Pakistan of1971. Food is also very good. Location is nice. One can see the Jaisalmer fort from the roof top restaurant of the Gaji Hotel. Overall a very nice experience.
Average Gaji Hotel but best and very co-operative staff and owner. I have ever seen in past and you may not find in another Gaji Hotel... Clean rooms... Perfect place to stay in Jaisalmer If you are looking for a budget Gaji Hotel.
Gaji Gaji Hotel the best thing in my stay at Jaisalmer, gaji the owner is so down to earth man ready to help the guest who stay there, Gaji Hotel provide roof top restaurant the folding was good and the people associated with the Gaji Hotel were generous ... A must stay Gaji Hotel at Jaisalmer.
Very Good. They prepared food as our need. They also helps us as a guide. The condition of the bed is very good. The quality of food is also very good. They cooperated with us in every aspect. My child liked the restaurant very much.
Very good Gaji Hotel with good rooms and excellent services Hotel staff is very polite and friendly. Restaurant above is also very good in terms of appearance, food quality and taste. Hotel is in walking distance from main market.
Owner of the Hotel went out of the way to help us and made our stay very comfortable and homely. No words for his ho Totally recommended. Food was economical and good. Owner guided us for all the sightseeing places and helped in making commutation chart as well.
Good room .. Experience was good. Make my trip gave us a good deal. Very conveniently located Gaji Hotel and the owner is very helpful. We would highly recommend this Gaji Hotel to those who are travelling with a group or family.
I stayed here for one night. The rooms are neat and clean and spacious. It is located close to the bus station and center of the city. The staff is co-operative and helpful. The in house restaurant is OK. Vegeterian food is not that great and service is slow. Value for money and would recommend a stay here.
Nice Gaji Hotel and nice stay. The food in the kitchen was awesome. The location is a bit tricky to find out but the rooms were very good.
The room service was awesome they even helped us at late night rooms were very clean. They even washed my car in the morning breakfast was awesome. Mr Gaji helped us in selecting the places to visit view from the Gaji Hotel is awesome. Also Gaji Hotel is located nearby all the sights.
Everything in this property was spot on.
Warm Welcome .. Supportive staff .. Nice budget property .. Perfect view from the balcony of the fort .. Food was good .. Everything was perfect for us. They had also arranged a drop facility at late night which was very courteous .. Will surely visit on my next trip. Thanks team Gaji ..
One of the best Gaji Hotel stay in Jaisalmer ... Excellent rooms, great room service, palace like Gaji Hotel, fabulous hospitality, food was good. Best part was Rooms were ready to use before arrival ... AC and room freshner was there ... Manager was very caring & helped in guiding tourist places.
Very good interior and exterior, Room decoration and best of all SERVICE. Owner allowed us to stay beyond check out time without any extra charge. Staff was helping and polite. A must stay in Jaisalmer.


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Cool on the Coast: Surfing Madonna, SaltDog, candy, crafts in October
A roundup of events in Encinitas, Del Mar and the region
Cool on the Coast: A roundup of events in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Del Mar and Oceanside. (Helmut Wattrott, FreeImages)
Alongside the inevitable seasonal decor and Halloween anticipation, October and the fall season are officially underway. This month, you'll have a plethora of activities to enjoy, from artistic outings to communal celebrations. As you prepare and plot out your own activities for the rest of the month, keep these coastal events on your radar.
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 11-13 — Harvest Festival: Original Art & Craft Show: An extensive art showcase and shopping experience, the Harvest Festival features thousands of works from top artisans. One of the festival's 19 shows will be held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds for a weekend filled with food, entertainment, music and art for all ages. Prices of admission are good for the entire span of the festival and can be found at harvestfestival.com/del-mar.
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 18-20 — Del Mar Gem Faire: Delve into a vast marketplace of jewelry, gemstones and crystals at the Del Mar Gem Faire. The Gem Faire is one of the most popular gem shows in the country and features vendors that sell and display a large variety of gem/crystal centric jewelry, tools and decor. All admissions are handled at the door as the weekend pass runs for $7 while children 11 and under are free. For hours and additional info, visit gemfaire.com.
Sunday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. — SaltDog Classic: Now in its fifth annual celebration, the SaltDog Classic is a community festival and fundraiser for nonprofit organizations that provides attendees with a range of activities to partake in. Encinitas Community Park will be the site for an extensive lineup of local breweries and vendors. Pizza Port Brewing Co., Creative Creature Brewing and Brujos Brewing will be but a few of the brewing company attending the festival. Some of the vendors at the festival include Art N Soul on 101, Waterfallz Jewelry, Harmless Harvest and Farm Fresh To You. Rock & roll band, Taken By Canadians, and rock artist, Shane Hall, will be supplying the festival's music. Attendees can also partake in a silent auction and raffle that will aid in funding the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. The Standard Salty Pass is $15 and can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com/e/saltdog-classic-san-diego-festival-and-fundraiser-tickets-58398455352.
Saturday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. — Surfing Madonna Beach Run/Walk 5K/10K/15K: Looking to participate in the country's largest beach run/walk? Look no further than the Surfing Madonna Beach Run/Walk which takes place on the sands of Moonlight Beach. This is a great opportunity to get active alongside thousands of others at one of San Diego's most renowned beaches! Registration will span from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Shortly after, the kids 1K will begin at 1:15, followed up by the 5K, 10K and 15K at 2:00 p.m. Sign-up costs are dependent on the length you plan to run or walk. Sign-up and further details can be found at runsignup.com/Race/CA/Encinitas/SurfingMadonnaBeachRun.
Saturday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. — Doggies on the Deck: Howl-O-Ween: Get your furry friend(s) in on the Halloween fun with an event geared toward dog-lovers at Del Mar Plaza. In addition to a Halloween costume contest open to any pup in attendance, dog food and treat vendors will be in attendance. This event is free and a great chance to meet other dog-lovers. More information online: delmarplaza.com/event/doggies-on-the-deck-howl-o-ween.
Saturday, Oct. 26, noon-4 p.m. — Encinitas Dia de los Muertos Celebration: A celebration of life backed up by a day of entertainment and culture, the 2019 installment of Encinitas' Dia de los Muertos Celebration will deliver a family-friendly experience. Held at Encinitas Community Park, the celebration will host art-demos, food trucks, exhibits and performances from local and regional Latin talent. Be sure to check out the mariachi bands, Ballet Folklórico de San Dieguito and the Callejeros de Encinitas Car Club during the free event. More information online: encinitasarts.org/encinitas-dia-de-los-muertos-celebration.
Thursday, October 31, 5:00 p.m. — Safe Trick Or Treat: If you're open to breaking the monotony of trick-or-treating in your neighborhood, consider paying a visit to Pumpkin Lane (Encinitas Blvd to K Street). The free event will feature carved pumpkins from the Self-Realization Fellowship monks, festive activities, music and games. Local businesses will join in on the fun and stay open past their normal operating hours. More information online: encinitas101.com/event/safe-trick-or-treat-2.
The North Coast Current welcomes Current Events submissions. Email them to currentevents@northcoastcurrent.com.
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Fuji Opus III fix up or sell?
How could you not buy this!
Fratelli vintage track bike anyone?
Anyone ever make a DIY Dynolux?
Any way to refinish a Brooks saddle so it is similar to suede?
Sold an unclassic unloved bikefriend.
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Anyone who has priced Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems lately knows that they are quite an investment, but they are worth every penny when you consider the amount of comfort they provide. A good quality brand HVAC system that is properly installed and maintained should last for many years. Everyone wants a good deal, but the trick is to get a good quality HVAC installation at an affordable price. Heating and cooling systems in Mobile get a lot of use and you want to make sure the work is done right in order to avoid the inconvenience associated with poor installation.
If you are a proactive consumer, then you know that timing is crucial when it comes to getting a good deal on most products. It is the same with an HVAC installation in Mobile; you will find bargains if you are willing to purchase at the right time. Dealers and manufacturers frequently will offer incentives to spur sales during slower times of the year. These may take the form of rebates and low or no-interest loans. Typically, these offers will be on the higher end equipment that has advanced options and higher efficiencies. Buying a system at this time will allow you to upgrade to a better model than you might have considered at a busier time. There also may be specials advertised for service and maintenance as well. If you have a newer system or one that has not been checked out in a while, this is a good time to provide some quality service.
Premium heating and cooling equipment will cost more than lower quality brands just as it does with any type of product. Another fact to consider is that heating and air conditioning equipment is not a stand-alone appliance like a dryer or refrigerator. The equipment is one part of a much larger system that includes the ventilation component as well. You can test a freezer in a laboratory and determine its performance, but an HVAC system is directly affected by the environment where it is placed. Poor installation, leaky ductwork and/or a building that is not adequately weatherized will make even the best equipment suffer from subpar performance.
Equipment has undergone some impressive upgrades in the last several years. Dual-stage compressors and variable speed fans give heating and cooling equipment the ability to adapt to changing conditions. Programmability has undergone amazing upgrades lately due to the ubiquitous nature of advanced electronics. It is now possible to install systems that allow you to control them from your computer or smart phone. Ultra high-end equipment has indoor and outdoor components that communicate with each other electronically in order to deliver optimum performance. There are even systems with the ability to diagnose themselves and notify the HVAC company directly with a request for service! These advanced functions make for systems that are more efficient, flexible and provide greater comfort control than ever before.
Installation is a key element in the proper functioning of your new system. You can buy the best equipment available, but if the installation is inadequate you will never receive the full benefit of your purchase. New systems may have different requirements from the old system you have in place in terms of airflow, electrical service, drainage and access. High efficiency equipment will almost certainly be larger in size than your existing components. This does not present a problem for the outdoor machinery, but it may present issues inside if the access is restricted. This is especially true for older houses with mechanical spaces designed for smaller systems. Sometimes it is necessary to enlarge access points and this may require the services of other trades to accomplish.
Advanced options such as variable speed fans are significantly more powerful than older units and will be capable of moving more air through the ventilation system. In order to receive the maximum benefit from high-efficiency equipment, you may need to enlarge portions of the duct system. If the ductwork is old, then it is best to replace it altogether. It is possible with modern diagnostic programs to determine exactly what airflow is needed in each area. Ducts can then be designed and installed according to the test results. It makes little sense to spend the money on premium grade equipment and then leave other elements of the ventilation system in their insufficient state. If this type of work is necessary, then you may get a better price by having the HVAC installation performed during the slower seasons of the year.
It can be tempting to cut corners on your next HVAC installation, especially if there is significant additional work involved but doing so will cost more in the long run. Inadequate ventilation will hamper the performance of your system, increase the operating costs, hinder comfort control, and shorten equipment lifespan. A substandard installation will create chronic problems that require additional work to fix. The best method is to find a trusted, professional contractor and allow them to do a thorough evaluation in order to find the options that will best suit your needs.
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Q: Visual studio 11 MFC component code not removed Im creating GUI for visual c++ application an Visual Studio 11 Ultimate. When I place a component (button, check box, etc.) on a frame, some code automatically gets added to the source file. But when a component is removed/deleted, none of it's associated code gets deleted which creates error when compiling. I then have to manually remove all associated code for a successful compilation.
Is this usual behavior or am I missing something? Also, is there a way to remove all associated code along with the component?

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PUC unit gets green light to issue e-money
Friday, 8 Sep 2017
PETALING JAYA: PUC Bhd 's subsidiary has received the green light from Bank Negara to issue electronic money (e-money) via its mobile application, joining a list of more than 20 other non-bank Malaysian entities to be allowed to do so. E-money is often described as e-wallets.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the company, which was formerly known as PUC Founder (MSC) Bhd, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, EPP Solution Sdn Bhd, had been granted approval to issue e-money within a year.
"EPP Solution is required to launch its e-money scheme within one year from the date of the central bank's approval letter, failing which, the said approval granted to EPP Solution to issue e-money will be invalid.
"There are two types of e-money schemes, namely the small scheme and the large scheme, which is determined by the purse size and the outstanding e-money liabilities.
"The approval from Bank Negara to EPP Solution is for the large scheme," the company said in the statement.
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The article at the close of this page was written for the Spring, 2004, issue of Virginia Missions magazine. The event referred to in the article, a citywide all-church festival celebrating the lifelong work of Pastor Shi Qigui as composer of sacred music, took place on July 17. Jerry Jones and I attended, after spending the morning at the home of Pastor Shi and his wife. It was as special a day as I have spent in many years.
In addition to the honor of being his special guest, along with Jerry, Virginia Baptist administrator, was the thrill of seeing old friends, many of whom I had not seen in several years.
The floor of Grace Church was filled with sixteen choirs, and the guests were in the balcony. The choirs, plus a few soloists and instrumentalists, presented many pieces from the published compilations, contained in two volumes of choral works and one book of choruses. Everyone was thrilled when Professor Ma, retired professor of Shanghai Music Conservatory took the podium to direct a combined choir.
There's a Song in His Heart
In 1997, When John Upton and others in the first delegation of Virginia Baptist leaders to China first met Pastor Shi Qi-gui (sure chee-gway) at Muen Church in Shanghai, he immediately sat down to the piano and played a lively rendition of "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny," which surprised and delighted the visitors. He is as much at home playing many popular American folk tunes, as he is at playing more serious music; as adept at composing sacred music as at preaching sermons that move Chinese churchgoers from laughter to tears.
Recently retired from the fulltime pastorate, he remembers that even when he was young, he loved music. And, though he never formally studied music, he is one of the most prolific Chinese composers of modern sacred music in China . At the end of 2003, the China Christian Council published a collection of his music in two volumes, one of which is entirely Christmas music. The unified Chinese hymnal published in 1983 includes at least eight hymns for which he wrote the words, the tune, or both, and others for which he provided translation or arrangement, a significant portion of the 56 hymns of recent origin by Chinese composers and authors. The Christmas collection was featured in Shanghai 's Muen Church 's special Christmas presentation in 2003, and in 2004, there will be a city-wide celebration of this first-of-its kind publication.
He began to write music after entering seminary in Nanjing in 1949. Along with his theology classes, he studied music theory on his own, putting into practice what he was learning and was inspired to express. After arriving at Muen Church in Shanghai in 1953, on the pastoral staff, he began to write for the church choir. They sang his hymns and encouraged him to write more. One by one, they rose up from his heart as he was inspired to express worship and praise through music. His music began to appear in various publications and became known beyond Muen and Shanghai , until the body of work was such that the China Christian Council asked permission to publish them in 2003. The compositions in these publications date from 1950 to 2003, with perhaps the largest number dated in the 1980s. Simultaneously, the Shanghai Christian Council published a booklet of 40 choruses written by Shi Qi-gui over a period of fifty years.
Pastor Shi, along with many others, feels that Chinese Christians must increasingly express their worship through their own forms of music. In the foreword to this two-volume collection, Ma Ge-shun, respected retired professor of the Shanghai Music Conservatory, a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and noted Chinese musicologist, pointed out that there were three approaches that had been employed by Chinese hymn composers through the years: one is essentially western in style, both words and music, though written in Chinese; a second uses a Chinese linguistic style, but employs western-style music; a third, and less common approach, are hymns that employ uniquely Chinese musical construction as well as Chinese linguistic style. It is this third approach that Professor Ma admires most. It is his opinion that Shi Qi-Gui's music not only falls in this third category, but they are among the most outstanding of such compositions.
Let us praise God for the gift of music He gave to Pastor Shi Qi-gui and pray that young Chinese Christians will be inspired to continue this work of creating a unique body of Christian music that will reach more and more Chinese people for Christ.


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Karel Leger (21. září 1859 Kolín – 6. dubna 1934 Kolín) byl český básník, spisovatel a dramatik, sedlák v Kolíně. Proslavil se zejména epickými básněmi a veršovanými povídkami, zasazenými do rodného Polabí, v nichž vyjádřil lásku k vlasti a satirickou kritiku maloměstského prostředí. Psal i prózu a s nevelkým úspěchem také divadelní hry. Je řazen mezi realisty, s prvky romantismu a fantastiky. Některé práce publikoval pod pseudonymy Karel Lenský, Kryštof Červíček, Vlasta Veselá a Verus.

Život
Narodil se 21. září 1859 v Kolíně, v rodině měšťana Františka Legera a Barbory Legerové-Davidové. Měl tři sourozence: Lidmilu (1853), Josefa (1855) a Barboru (1856). Za ženu měl Marii Legerovou-Rajskou, se kterou měl pět dětí: Marii (1882), Jaroslava (1884), Milenu (1885–1896), Karla (1887) a Vladimíra (1889–1892).

Roku 1869 začal studovat na gymnáziu v Klatovech, kde jako učitel působil manžel jeho sestřenky Bedřich Pošík. Studium pro něj bylo velmi podnětné — vyučoval tam mimo jiné spisovatel Alois Vojtěch Šmilovský, ve vyšších ročnících studovali Jaroslav Vrchlický a Josef Thomayer.

Roku 1873 odešel spolu s Pošíkem na akademické gymnázium do Prahy. V roce 1878 odmaturoval a začal publikovat své první básně. Po absolvování vojenské služby se roku 1881 vrátil do Kolína a převzal vedení rodinného statku. Ten se stal jeho základním zdrojem obživy do konce života.

Patřil mezi známé osobnosti. Účastnil se veřejného a hospodářského života v Kolíně. Roku 1897 byl přijat za dopisujícího člena České akademie. Jeho padesáté, šedesáté i sedmdesáté narozeniny byly v celostátním tisku připomínány pochvalnými články. Roku 1934 vyšla pamětní publikace Karlu Legrovi v roce jeho 75. narozenin, obsahující 26 prozaických a veršovaných příspěvků, hodnotících Legera jako osobnost i jako spisovatele. Přispěli do ní např. Josef Svatopluk Machar, František Xaver Svoboda, Jaromír Borecký, Antonín Klášterský, Ignát Herrmann, František Serafínský Procházka, Miloslav Hýsek a další.

Zemřel 6. dubna 1934, pohřben byl do rodinné hrobky v Kolíně za účasti zástupců Sokola, agrární strany, Ústřední matice školské a několika literátů (Miloslav Hýsek, Rudolf Krupička, Adolf Wenig a další).

Na domě, kde žil, byla umístěna bronzová pamětní deska, později roztavená Němci za druhé světové války. Po válce byla nahrazena kamennou kopií, která však byla odcizena. Současná busta pochází z roku 1994 od sochaře Václava Frýdeckého.

Dílo
Karel Leger měl talent k epické poezii. Příběhy vypravuje svěží a lehkou formou. Je realistou se sklonem k pohádkovému a fantastickému líčení. V jeho dílech, umístěných na venkov nebo do maloměstského prostředí, se projevuje romantika, humor, satira, ale také vážná a starostlivá kritika. Dosahoval silného dojmu s pomocí námětů z běžného života.

Nedosáhl takového věhlasu jako jeho mladší kolínský současník Josef Svatopluk Machar, ale na rozdíl od něj věnoval svůj talent domovskému regionu. Stal se básníkem rodného kraje. V kontrastu s lumírovci, představovanými zejména Jaroslavem Vrchlickým, se neorientoval na kulturu západní, ale na slovanskou. K jeho vzorům patřili zejména Alexandr Sergejevič Puškin, Michail Jurjevič Lermontov a Adam Mickiewicz.

První báseň (V zemi Lotofágů) publikoval pod pseudonymem K. Lenský v časopise Lumír v roce 1878. Jednou z jeho prvních prozaických prací byla humoristická povídka Venkovský žurnalista, uveřejněná v časopise Paleček v říjnu 1880. Roku 1882 přispíval do Herrmannova časopisu Švanda dudák pod pseudonymy Kryštof Červíček, Vlasta Veselá a Verus. S Františkem Kmochem komponoval sokolské písně; mezi legionáři byla například známá píseň Jdou sokolské šiky jdou. Knižně vyšly např.:
 Verše Karla Legera (1881), lyrika, první básnická sbírka
 Zapomenuté sny (1881), druhá a poslední sbírka lyrických básní
 Poslední rusalka (1886) v Poetických besedách
 Povídky veršem (1887)
 Tři povídky (1887), veršované povídky V kostele, Labe a Na osamělém dvoře. Průhlednou, čistou a poetickou formou líčí tragické lidské příběhy
 Drobné povídky a kresby (1895)
 Emancipovaná: satira z nedávných dob (1898), první významná próza. Popisuje trampoty inteligentní dámy v maloměstské společnosti. Dílo se setkalo s odmítavou reakcí F. X. Šaldy
 Fantastické povídky (1900), básnická sbírka
 Slepý: drama o jednom jednání (1902)
 Hořký román (1903)
 Balada o mrtvém ševci a mladé tanečnici (1904), zhudebnil Otakar Ostrčil
 Český román (1904), největší básnická práce, zabývá se problémem české půdy
 Dvě povídky (1912): v povídce Na vrcholu představuje lehce romantické srovnání dvou bratrů, slavného spisovatele a společenského vyděděnce. Druhá povídka Hoře popisuje setkání cirkusové artistky s nemocným umírajícím učitelem; prostředí, v němž se oba pohybují, je tak odlišné, že se její vzhled stává pro učitele horečnatou vidinou v agónii.
 Loupežníci na Chlumu (1913), v roce 1927 zfilmováno
 Z jiného světa: satirická veselohra ve 4 jednáních (1913). Komedie z fiktivního prostředí maloměstských Kozojed, do něhož vstoupila pražská slečna Olga, snoubenka starostova syna. Hra, která měla premiéru 2. září 1913 ve Vinohradském divadle, byla velmi neúspěšná jak kvůli nedostatkům samotného díla (nepevná forma), tak i kvůli slabému hereckému provedení
 Podivná příhoda inženýra Vladivoje Vejvody a několik rozmarných povídek (1914) – inženýr při regulaci Labe narazí na vodníky; předchůdce žánru science fiction
 O starém lakomci a jiné povídky (1919), fantastické, romantické i tragické příběhy zasazené převážně do Polabí. Ironicky kritizuje, ale především projevuje vřelý soucit
 Dobrodružná mladost (1922), povídka
 Poustevník u sv. Anny (1922), romantická povídka o studentovi, který v sázce s ďáblem prohraje duši a po mnoha peripetiích skončí jako poustevník v lesním úvalu mezi Skutčí a Luží
 Dobrodružství na severu (1924)
 V plamenech a jiné historické povídky (1925), poctěno státní cenou
 Planá růže pětilistá: historický román (1930), o setkání Petra Voka z Rožmberka s fiktivní nevlastní dcerou
 Sokolské básně a písně (1931)

Další informace
Roku 1920 se stal předmětem zájmu spiritisty (média), který se domníval, že se mu podařilo navázat spojení s duchem (podle něj) zemřelého Karla Legra Moravského (zjevně si jej spletl s Gustavem Pflegrem Moravským), a při seancích zapisoval "duchovo" vyprávění, týkající se posmrtného života, do dvou sešitků. Když mu Leger ironickým dopisem odpověděl, že je zdráv a že všechny zapsané informace jsou zcela chybné, vysvětlilo si to médium tím, že mu jiný duch podal jméno slavného literáta, aby mu dodal chuť ke psaní. Leger na základě této zkušenosti napsal roku 1923 článek o spiritismu do časopisu Zvon.

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Narození 21. září
Narození v roce 1859
Narození v Kolíně
Úmrtí 6. dubna
Úmrtí v roce 1934
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Q: css, how to stop an element being squashed by container jsfiddle
I want to stop the .outer from changing shape/size when the window is resized to be narrower than .outers contents by only applying style directly to .outer if that is possible.
HTML:

CSS:
.outer, .inner{
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
    float: left;
    margin: 0;
    border: 0;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: visible;
}

.outer{
    /*what to put in here*/
}

.inner{
    width:50px;
    height:50px;
}

in the jsfiddle if you resize the result panel to be thinner, you will see the blue get pushed on to the next row, followed by the green square, I would like the outer to maintain its original shape/size so the three .inners maintain their positions.

A: Setting a minimal width to the container
Use the min-width property
.outer{
    min-width:150px;
}

jsFiddle Demo

Using the inline-block display abilities
A more flexible way would be to use properties such as word-spacing and white-space, taking advantage of the inline-block display:
.outer{
    white-space: nowrap;
    word-spacing: -1em;
}

jsFiddle Demo

A: This isn't "only applying style directly to .outer". But it is another option. Getting rid of float: left, changing width to min-width and adding display: table-cell on .inner gives the desired result.
CSS
.outer, .inner {
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
    border: 0;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: visible;
}
.inner {
    min-width:50px;
    height:50px;
    display: table-cell;
}

Here's a jsFiddle showing this approach.


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You drag yourself from your desk to the gym, where you pop in some upbeat music and jack the treadmill up to 6 mph.
Admit it, while your pounding out those three miles, you're silently judging (even if subconsciously) the person walking next to you.
What a waste of time. Why even come to the gym if you're just going to walk?


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One-Track Minds
By Wesley F. Sander — August 12, 2005 10 min read
It's a bright spring day at tiny Rail Road Flat Elementary School, but teacher Randall Youngblood's mood hasn't yet lightened. The trouble had flared up the previous week when he'd left his class of 4th, 5th, and 6th graders in the hands of a substitute. Or, to hear him tell it, the other way around.
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"They savaged him," the teacher sighs, leaning on his desk at the back of his small portable classroom. "It was brutal." From accounts he's been able to piece together, half the class started the day being generally nasty to one another, and tensions built steadily from there, culminating in a fistfight between two 5th graders and a loud curse that got a student sent home for the day. "This is a very dysfunctional group when they get any leeway whatsoever," he says.
It doesn't sound like the same group of kids who have helped make the 100-student public school, tucked into an almost invisibly small town in northern California's Sierra Nevada foothills, one of the highest-achieving schools in the state.
"Mr. Youngblood?" Sierra Crum, a blond 5th grade girl, springs up to his desk, apparently with a question about the current class assignment to list similes for several words on the board.
Teacher Randall Youngblood believes that unrelenting discipline and unapologetically standardized-test-oriented curricula mitigate the instability in his students lives—60 percent qualify for free or reduced-price lunches.
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"Can I use your name for 'irritated' ?"
Youngblood makes a little snort of amusement and assent, chuckling and shaking his head to himself as the girl spins back to her desk, a mischievous grin playing on her lips. This is what he loves about his students—their energy and spirit. It's what has helped make Rail Road Flat Elementary, despite its size, poverty, and social isolation, a state nominee last year for "national model of excellence" status, based on the school's recent history of high standardized test scores.
But as becomes apparent in a lapse like the previous week's, it's only strong discipline that keeps that energy channeled. Discipline and the kind of teach-to-the-test learning that's become endemic in the era of No Child Left Behind. Such rote learning often gets frowned upon in the schools of better-educated, more affluent communities. Here, though, in a 549-person town named for a type of mule-drawn rail-and-mining-cart arrangement that's been obsolete for a hundred years, "whatever works" is clearly working.
Hunched over her desk in Youngblood's half of a portable trailer, a girl is steadily filling a page with penciled printing. Letter after letter, line after line, she writes the same sentence over and over again: "I will keep my hands to myself."
Nearby, a boy is doing the same thing, though with wobblier handwriting: "It is in my best interest to obey school rules."
Making sure they do, their teacher is forever on the move, prodding here, scolding there. Patrolling the room while explaining assignments to his 6th graders, he shoots a preemptive look at the 5th graders in the opposite corner who look like they might be getting ready to misbehave. After 21 years here, he knows how to keep his kids continuously on task.
"Brad, you do not need to verbalize every thought!" Youngblood reprimands a student.
"No," he says flatly to another child's request that the in-class assignment be modified.
"Samantha, save it!" he barks to a little girl.
"I think a lot of these kids are coming in without the discipline that kids with stable, two-parent households have," he says by way of explaining his firm hand in the classroom. Not that he's unsympathetic. The 47-year-old teacher has known nearly all the kids since they were in kindergarten—including what kind of challenges they face at home—but he's found that coddling isn't an option. "There is a need for structure," Youngblood explains. "If I was teaching in another socioeconomic group, it might be different."
Rail Road Flat was a thriving town a century and a half ago, but when gold stopped coming out of the ground in bulk, most moved on. Its current residents live among idyllic surroundings—secluded hillsides splotched with open meadows and forests of evergreen and broad-leaf—but life is still hard here. The unemployment level is above 40 percent, and what work there is, mostly retail and service- sector jobs, tends to be nearly an hour's drive from town. About 19 percent of the town's residents live below the poverty line. Only 6 percent hold post-secondary degrees, making economic mobility difficult.
Against such a backdrop, the children's standout academic performance is that much harder to figure. Kimberly Edwards, a consultant and NCLB liaison at the California Department of Education, couldn't quite believe the standardized-test numbers the school was racking up.
"What impresses me is the fact that ... 60 percent [of students qualify for] free and reduced-price lunches," she says. David Day, also a CDE consultant, agrees. "They're very good," he notes. "[But] I'm not sure that what you can learn from this school, you can learn from the numbers."
The secret, if there is one, is only to be found at the school itself.
MapQuest has never heard of Rail Road Flat, so it pays to ask for directions. To reach the little village, it takes an hour of uphill driving from the vast Central Valley, starting on the state highways but quickly shunting off onto a succession of progressively thinner secondary roads until you find yourself on a shaded, winding country route. The center of town springs into view over a small rise as the road slows, then threads a tight cluster of demure buildings: first the now-defunct Eureka School (established 1896) and Rail Road Flat Community Hall, two drab wooden buildings together on the right. On the left is the Rail Road Flat Café, the Rail Road Flat General Store (established 1920), and the post office. Behind these, a modest herd of buffalo roams among the trees, sometimes venturing down near the road. The biggest structure in sight is Rail Road Flat Elementary's gym; that building, a small office, and three temporary trailers constitute the school.
By the time the 8 a.m. bell rings, all of Youngblood's students have filed into his middle-trailer classroom—the one with a homemade plastic label on the door admonishing THINK THINK THINK. Inside, they're already hard at work checking their algebra homework answers. Then it's on to in-class problems, which Youngblood runs through with the drive of a drill instructor, and tonight's homework: percentages, rates of speed, calculating the surface area of a cube, and the algebraic order of operations. After that, it's language hour, with assignments in spelling and vocabulary. Next come exercises on compound sentences and similes, followed hard by a spelling test.
Even at recess, students can occasionally be seen sitting cross-legged by themselves, hitting the books in a quiet corner of the blacktop. From the beginning of the school year until the end, it's a relentless, hard-hitting rhythm that doesn't perceptibly slacken, even after the California Standards Tests are over. Don't look here, in other words, for strategies to engage students—the students had better be engaged, or there are consequences ready and waiting. "There's nothing entertaining about it," Youngblood says. "It's a grind, really. We come in, and we work all day." His modus operandi and his theory of teaching are identical: "Just plow ahead."
'A grind" is what one expects the students will think of such an unvarying routine of work, but the social isolation of this townlet doesn't allow for much comparison of who's got more homework. Every kid here and every kid they know goes through the same drill, and for most of them, this is the way it's always been: Steady funding declines and heavy testing are just the natural state of things.
That's not to say they never get in trouble, even when there's no substitute to take advantage of. On any given day in Youngblood's class, there's a healthy chance that 5th grader Brad Carlson will have his name on the board for misbehaving. He often becomes moody and sullen in class and is prone to outbursts—it was Brad who hurled a swear word while fighting in class last week.
But the 11-year-old is also known for topping his classmates' math scores—something Youngblood likes to remind him of, calling him "our biggest hope" only half-jokingly. Claiming to relish homework problems, Brad says he wants to be a math teacher, and maybe that's why he doesn't seem to mind the class's heavy emphasis on drill-and-kill learning. In his mind, school and standardized testing are inseparable.
"I enjoy it," he says.
So does fellow 5th grader Zach Glorioso. He sees the potential applicability of the algebraic formulas and scientific concepts Youngblood teaches to the adventure-quest video game he's designing, which features Mooch, a half-man, half-monkey superhero of Zach's own creation. But he wishes there were a little more flexibility in class for such creative projects.
His eyes drop and his tone softens as he talks about his work in progress. "I'm getting this all down now, on the computer, because I know that when I get older, I won't think the same," he says, chipping away at some unfinished homework during recess. As it is, he often spends more time at home with video games than schoolwork and sometimes shows up without it. As punishment, he has to trudge next door to teacher Kathy Risso's 1st and 2nd grade room, where he sets to work in the corner, scowling at himself all the while.
There also have been more-tangible sacrifices for the students. As greater and greater academic expectations have been heaped upon this tiny school, it has had to meet those standards with declining resources. Ironically, says principal Ed Collett, Rail Road Flat Elementary's success over the past four years has actually shrunk the amount of state discretionary money it gets—from $98,000 in 2000-01 to $47,000 last year—since the funds are earmarked for school improvement. And with per-capita income averaging $18,454, the community isn't exactly flush enough to funnel extra local tax money into the schools or to set up a foundation to offset state aid reduction.
Though most of Youngblood's students are too young to remember better times, a brief rundown of all that's been lost in the past few years makes it clear those figures aren't just numbers on paper. Among other things, Collett says, in 2001 the school held as many as 15 student assemblies a year. They were valuable opportunities to present student awards and stoke school pride, but now the school can afford to convene only four. Field trips, too, have taken a hit. Five years ago, there were several annually. Now, Collett notes, kids are lucky to get three, and each of these is funded entirely by the teachers, aides, and students.
Youngblood particularly mourns the passing of the faculty-run campus basketball league. Every student played, and, the way Youngblood sees it, the games taught discipline and invaluable life lessons, including this one: When the referee makes a call, you keep playing, even if you don't agree with it.
But as state funding lagged behind the costs of running practices and games, maintaining equipment, and coordinating a schedule, the expense became harder to justify. For a while, teachers and parents found ways of pulling through, Youngblood recalls. But the steady financial drain called a halt to basketball about seven years ago, and while the hope of revival lingered for a time, it died out shortly after the coming of NCLB. "With all the standards we're required to cover, it was hard to rationalize finding time for that," Youngblood laments. "We're not going back."
Accepting setbacks and persevering despite them is a useful object lesson, but he knows that discipline and hard work will get anyone only so far. On some afternoons, he sees teenagers lingering across the street at the general store, and he's aware of the local drug problem, which spreads up from the Central Valley, a regional hotbed of methamphetamine production. He sees the patterns repeat themselves—former students faltering, dropping out, getting into trouble. Once his 6th graders leave his classroom of order and learning, bound for adolescence in the shadow of poverty and few appealing job prospects, he knows there's nothing he can do to keep their worlds from crumbling around them. And there's no referee he can appeal to even if he disagrees with the way the game is going. He just keeps playing, working his team, and hoping they'll keep on improving.
"There's just that whole emotional thing that you can't really touch," he says. "I just have to assure them as best I can—convince them that they'll succeed."
Wesley F. Sander
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Tiny crystals pave the way for new design of digital devices
by Lucien Wilkinson, Curtin University
Curtin researchers have developed a tiny electrical circuit that may enable an entirely new design of digital devices.
The electrical circuit is made from crystals of copper that are grown and electrically wired at nanoscale and may lead to digital devices that have increasing amounts of computational power packed into a smaller space.
In a paper published today in the leading nanotechnology journal ACS Nano, researchers used a single nanoparticle to create an ensemble of different diodes – a basic electronic component of most modern electronic devices, which functions by directing the flow of electric currents.
Lead researcher Ph.D. candidate Yan Vogel, from Curtin's School of Molecular and Life Sciences and the Curtin Institute for Functional Molecules and Interfaces, said the research team used a single copper nanoparticle to compress in a single physical entity that would normally require many individual diode elements.
Mr Vogel said the research showed that each nanoparticle had an in-built range of electrical signatures and had led to something akin to 'one particle, many diodes', thereby opening up the concept of single-particle circuitry.
Mr Vogel said the breakthrough would enable new concepts and methods in the design of miniaturised circuitry.
"Instead of wiring-up a large number of different sorts of diodes, as is done now, we have shown that the same outcome is obtained by many wires landing accurately over a single physical entity, which in our case is a copper nanocrystal," Mr Vogel said.
Team leader Dr. Simone Ciampi, also from Curtin's School of Molecular and Life Sciences and the Curtin Institute for Functional Molecules and Interfaces, said the new research followed that published by himself and his Curtin colleague Dr. Nadim Darwish in 2017, when they created a diode out of a single-molecule, with a size of approximately 1 nanometer, and would help to continue the downsizing trend of electronic devices.
"Last year, we made a breakthrough in terms of the size of the diode and now we are building on that work by developing more tuneable diodes, which can potentially be used to make more powerful and faster-thinking electronic devices," Dr. Ciampi said.
"Current technology is reaching its limit and molecular or nanoparticle diodes and transistors are the only way that we can continue the improvement of computer performances. We are trying to contribute to the development of the inevitable next generation of electronics."
This research was co-authored by Dr. Darwish and Ms. Jinyang Zhang, also from Curtin's School of Molecular and Life Sciences and the Curtin Institute for Functional Molecules and Interfaces.
Researchers build a single-molecule diode
More information: Yan B. Vogel et al. Switching of Current Rectification Ratios within a Single Nanocrystal by Facet-Resolved Electrical Wiring, ACS Nano (2018). DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.8b02934
Journal information: ACS Nano
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It is almost Yom Kippurim, the most solemn day of the year. A day of atonement, a day of introspection and repentance. I am sure we have all been searching ourselves, to find the areas where we fall short. I always ask YHVH to reveal these areas to me, and He is faithful. It is never pleasant, but good for growth and profitable in becoming who He wants us to be. So, how does this relate to the six woes and rotten fruit, you may wonder.
I was reading in the book of Isaiah and came across this passage about the six woes and felt really convicted. It starts off with a parable about a vineyard and how the owner cared for it and waited for good grapes, yet he was disappointed for it produced only worthless fruit. He then tells what he will do with it because of this and proceeds by giving the explanation of the parable. When we read the rest of the passage, we learn more about this worthless fruit in the form of the six woes. When I read this, I realized just how profound this is, especially just before Yom Kippurim.
We shall start off with the parable for background.
1 Let me sing now for my well-beloved A song of my beloved concerning His vineyard. My well-beloved had a vineyard on a fertile hill. 2 He dug it all around, removed its stones, And planted it with the choicest vine. And He built a tower in the middle of it And also hewed out a wine vat in it; Then He expected it to produce good grapes, But it produced only worthless ones. 3 "And now, O inhabitants of Jerusalem and men of Judah, Judge between Me and My vineyard. 4 "What more was there to do for My vineyard that I have not done in it? Why, when I expected it to produce good grapes did it produce worthless ones? 5 "So now let Me tell you what I am going to do to My vineyard: I will remove its hedge and it will be consumed; I will break down its wall and it will become trampled ground. 6 "I will lay it waste; It will not be pruned or hoed, But briars and thorns will come up. I will also charge the clouds to rain no rain on it." 7 For the vineyard of YHVH of hosts is the house of Israel And the men of Judah His delightful plant. Thus He looked for justice, but behold, bloodshed; For righteousness, but behold, a cry of distress.
What is described here is how Israel acted unfaithfully against YHVH, by not being obedient to His commandments, producing bad fruit. We, as believers in the only living Elohim, are part of His nation Israel. We are children of YHVH, adopted by Him when we became believers and He regards adopted children the same as natural children. If you want to read more about this, you can read the article Who is Israel and why you would want to be a part of Israel . YHVH, our Heavenly Father requires obedience from His children. You can read more about this in the article What does YHVH require of us?
Let us now look at this worthless fruit as explained in the six woes and search ourselves to see if we are guilty in order to repent and to start producing fruit pleasing to our Father.
We first need to understand what the word "woe" means.
This is indeed a very interesting word, with both a negative and a positive meaning. In this passage in Isaiah, it seems to be meant as negative, however, there is a nuance of lamentation in this. It is as if YHVH is expressing His sadness or pity about this situation and warning them to repent and return to Him. He also tells them what will happen if they don't. It expresses His great mercy. He could, if He wanted to, just punish, but he first warns His people through His prophets.
Another definition of "woe" expresses the emotion behind the word very well, in my opinion.
1. great sorrow or distress (often used hyperbolically).
This word "woe" also means "come," as it is used in Isaiah 55, as an invitation to return to YHVH.
When we put all these together, we get a glimpse of how merciful YHVH is. However, He is just too, so we are not to mistake this for weakness.
The prophet Micah lived at the same time as Isaiah and also wrote about this.
1 Woe to those who scheme iniquity, Who work out evil on their beds! When morning comes, they do it, For it is in the power of their hands. 2 They covet fields and then seize them, And houses, and take them away. They rob a man and his house, A man and his inheritance.
From this, it would seem that coveting is involved here as well as dishonest means. Here is what is written about this woe in the Bible Knowledge Commentary. The author gives us a bit of historical background.
So, how is this relevant to us? Focusing on material things will lead us away from YHVH and may lead us to sin. Also, YHVH commanded us not to covet (EX 20:17). We have written a previous article about how coveting is a form of idolatry Always wanting more…Covetousness is idolatry. We are to be content with, and thankful for what we have.
11 Woe to those who rise early in the morning that they may pursue strong drink, Who stay up late in the evening that wine may inflame them! 12 Their banquets are accompanied by lyre and harp, by tambourine and flute, and by wine; But they do not pay attention to the deeds of YHVH, Nor do they consider the work of His hands.
When you read this passage, you may think that only people who pursue strong drink are addressed here, however, wine and strong drink are sometimes used as a metaphor for pleasure in the Bible (Deut 14:26). This can therefor, in my opinion also apply to pleasure seekers. The mention of banquets and music confirms this. A pleasure seeker's whole life revolves around him- or herself. He or she is not concerned with other people or with YHVH. They live only for themselves and do whatever pleases them.
What does the first part of this verse mean?
The Bible knowledge commentary calls those addressed here "doubters of Elohim." Why are they called "doubters" of Elohim? These people sin and then, scornfully, declares that YHVH must make speed, and hasten His work that they may see it and that His purpose must draw near so they may know it.
Here is what is written in the Bible Knowledges commentary on this.
We cannot expect YHVH to act on our behalf if we are involved in sin. When we are in need of help from YHVH, we are to first return to Him by repenting of our sin; not continue in sin and scornfully challenge Him to act.
This is also very prevalent in our day. Babies are daily murdered calling it choice and planning, adultery is not only committed but promoted by making it look glamorous in films and television programs. These are but two examples, but I am sure we could add many more to the list.
20 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!
We may not be doing this, but when we condone it and don't speak out against it, we give our silent approval, in my opinion.
The next woe is about being wise in our own eyes and clever in our own sight.
5 Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to YHVH; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.
18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.
The next woe again deals with drunkenness and taking of bribes.
22 Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine And valiant men in mixing strong drink, 23 Who justify the wicked for a bribe, And take away the rights of the ones who are in the right!
4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Or for rulers to desire strong drink, 5 For they will drink and forget what is decreed, And pervert the rights of all the afflicted.
May I share my view on this. The drunken bribe takers are people in positions of authority who are so fixated on promoting themselves, and their ideologies, that they are like these heroes in drinking wine and valiant men in mixing strong drink. Their brain is obfuscated and moral vision bedimmed. They are willfully ambiguous, wanting to mislead people. They don't listen or study the alternative, they only want to promote only their own view and don't care who is affected by it.
1 Woe to those who enact evil statutes And to those who constantly record unjust decisions, 2 So as to deprive the needy of justice And rob the poor of My people of their rights, So that widows may be their spoil And that they may plunder the orphans.
This is not a history lesson, as each of these worthless fruits is very prevalent in our time. The other important thing to remember is that YHVH is speaking to Israel here, to us, not to unbelievers. We cannot just read through this and dismiss it as something other people do. If we are really honest with ourselves, we will recognize ourselves and our behaviour in this. However, it is not too late to change, we can acknowledge our guilt and return to YHVH. He sent His Salvation, Y'shua and through Him receive forgiveness and life. Repentance means to turn around and not continue in our wicked ways. So, after having been forgiven, we are to make changes. It is our choice! YHVH wants us to be set apart people for Him and this is the fruit.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 Now those who belong to Messiah Y'shua have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.
YHVH will lead us in His ways by His Set Apart Spirit, if we let Him. Once again, the choice is ours! We can choose to let go of all this and choose freedom in Him! YHVH loves us so much, I don't think we can ever understand the extent of His love for us.
37 But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of Elohim, which is in Messiah Y'shua our Master.
All quoted passages are from the New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update. LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation, 1995. We have substituted YHVH for LORD, and Y'shua for Jesus.
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It is time for us to get out of slavery and return to YHVH!


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Inspire – Multi-Award Winning Estate & Letting Agent in Crawley who offer a modern and friendly estate and letting agency service, with excellent local knowledge of the Crawley area.
Since we first opened our doors in 2006 we have gone from strength to strength and we are determined to do things better than anyone else. As a result we have won two awards at The Negotiator Awards 2018. The Negotiator Awards is the most prestigious and popular awards scheme in residential property and with more entrants and more winners than any other scheme in this sector. They are the most inclusive and therefore the most valued and meaningful accolades you can be awarded in the residential property industry. We were delighted to receive Silver in Single Branch Estate Agency of the Year and Bronze in Regional South East Agency of the Year. Our mantra is to be there to hold your hand every step of the way to help achieve your dream move and winning awards keeps us motivated to constantly deliver unrivalled results.
Mark's tip: "We believe advertising makes a huge difference which is why we use professional photography, 2D and 3D floorplans, and full descriptions with measurements for every property – whether sales or lettings."
At Inspire, we truly care about the service we provide, offering excellent value with unrivalled results. We cherish our independence as it means we are accountable for everything that happens within our company and can bring a touch of personality to our work.
Matt's tip: "Mystery shop any estate agents you are considering instructing to sell your property. Phone them to see how they handle your call. Did they answer it? Were they polite? Did they listen to your requirements and suggest suitable properties?"
At Inspire, our friendly and experienced staff know the Crawley area inside out.
These statistics are based on 59 properties sold of 143 instructed during 2018. In total 22% of properties were sold within a week of being marketed, with 81.3% being sold within five weeks or less.
This snapshot of our rental service was based on data in January 2017.