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What is grit?
Grit is passion and perseverance for long-term goals.
One way to think about grit is to consider what grit isn't.
Grit isn't talent. Grit isn't luck. Grit isn't how intensely, for the moment, you want something.
Instead, grit is about having what some researchers call an"ultimate concern"–a goal you care about so much that it organizes and gives meaning to almost everything you do. And grit is holding steadfast to that goal. Even when you fall down. Even when you screw up. Even when progress toward that goal is halting or slow.
Talent and luck matter to success. But talent and luck are no guarantee of grit. And in the very long run, I think grit may matter as least as much, if not more.
What can I use the Grit Scale for?
I created the Grit Scale so that I could to study grit as a scientist. Why? Because you cannot study what you cannot measure.
I also think this questionnaire is useful as a prompt for self-reflection. For example, some of the most effective coaches and teachers I know give this questionnaire to their players and students in order to prompt a conversation about their evolving passion and perseverance.
However, I hasten to point out that all psychological measures, including the Grit Scale, have limitations. You can fake a higher grit score without much effort, for example. Another very serious but not-so-obvious limitation of questionnaires is called "reference bias." This distortion of scores comes from people holding difference standards by which they judge behavior. So, your score not only reflects how gritty you are but also the standards to which you hold yourself. I talk about this limitation, among others, in this article on measurement which I co-authored with my friend and colleague David Yeager.
In sum, I think the Grit Scale can be used for research and for self-reflection, but its limitations make it inappropriate for many other uses, including selecting employees, admitting students to college, gauging the performance of teachers, or comparing schools or countries to each other.
When does grit matter most?
I study grit because it predicts achieving goals, but I want to point out that grit is more relevant to some goals than others. In particular, grit predicts achievement in really challenging and personally meaningful contexts. Graduating from high school or college rather than dropping out is one example. Returning to the National Spelling Bee with hopes of doing better than you did last year is another. But there are other goals for which enduring passion and perseverance are less relevant. Getting started on your taxes before April 15 takes self-control more than grit, for instance. Ditto for studying for a history test on Friday when you'd rather be on Instagram.
Here is an article that describes in more detail how grit and self-control differ, and here is another explaining how grit is really about sticking with what are called "superordinate goals."
Finally, here is an article about how standardized test scores are not the only way to assess what a student knows and can do. For the record, I believe grit will for many adolescents be more evident in activities pursued outside of the classroom–in the school play, on the football field, in the school orchestra, in community service, and so on. This is what educational psychologist Warren Willingham found in 1985, and it is also what I find in my more recentresearch.
Can you be too gritty?
I don't have any data that suggests there are drawbacks to being extremely gritty. Indeed, at the very top of the Grit Scale, I typically find individuals who are tremendously successful and also satisfied with their lives. However, as I mention in the concluding chapter of the book, this doesn't mean we should entirely dismiss the possibility of "too much grit." In particular, I think you can be too stubborn about mid-level and low-level goals. You can throw good money after bad on particular projects that will never make sense. You can be blind to possibilities that you hadn't originally anticipated. Still, I think these problems are mostly about lower-level goals that are in service of your high-level goals—those abstract and enduring concerns that I discuss in Chapter Four. For me, my very highest-level goal is to use psychological science to help kids thrive. That's my mission statement, and I can't think of anything that would make me give up on it.
Are women grittier than men? Or are men grittier than women?
In some samples, I've found that women score slightly higher on the Grit Scale than men. However, it's not always the case. In sum, the data aren't solid enough to claim that there is a reliable difference in grit between men and women.
Does the message of grit imply that poverty and inequality don't matter?
At a recent conference, I sat down next to a sociologist. She knew my work, and it didn't take long for her to express extreme disdain—even anger—for what she called the grit message. "What's that," I asked? "Well, put it this way," she said. "I happen to think that poverty and inequality matter a heck of a lot more than grit." I thought for a moment. Then I said, "I see your point."
If you pit grit against structural barriers to achievement, you may well decide that grit is less worthy of our attention. But I think that's the right answer to the wrong question.
Caring about how to grow grit in our young people—no matter their socioeconomic background—doesn't preclude concern for things other than grit. For example, I've spent a lot of my life in urban classrooms, both as a teacher and as a researcher. I know how much the expertise and care of the adult at the front of the room matter. And I know that a child who comes to school hungry, or scared, or without glasses to see the chalkboard, is not ready to learn. Grit alone is not going to save anyone.
But the importance of the environment is two-fold. It's not just that you need opportunity in order to benefit from grit. It's also that the environments our children grow up in profoundly influence their grit and every other aspect of their character.
This is the grit message in my words: Grit may not be sufficient for success, but it sure is necessary. If we want our children to have a shot at a productive and satisfying life, we adults should make it our concern to provide them with the two things all children deserve: challenges to exceed what they were able to do yesterday and the support that makes that growth possible.
So, the question is not whether we should concern ourselves with grit or structural barriers to achievement. In the most profound sense, both are important, and more than that, they are intertwined.
I don't understand what you mean by "talent"?
I was reading Warren Buffett's annual shareholder letter the other day. He uses the word "talent" differently than I do, and indeed, I think he uses it in a way that a lot of people do: to mean the sum of a person's capabilities, including their current skills. When I say "talent," I mean specifically the rate at which a person improves in skill. So, if you're a really talented basketball player, you improve very quickly when compared to less talented players with equivalent practice and opportunity. Like the award-winning actor and musician Will Smith, I think it's useful to distinguish between skill and talent. See Chapter Two and Three in the book for a longer discussion.
Is grit more important than honesty and kindness?
If I had to choose between my daughters growing up honest or gritty, I'd choose honest. If I had to choose between kindness and grit, I'd choose kindness. Grit is only one aspect of character, and for me, personally, it's not the most important aspect. Fortunately, I don't see any necessary trade-off between goodness and greatness. I am encouraging my girls to cultivate their interests and a sense of purpose, because I want them to have a passion that guides them for their entire lives. I am also helping them learn perseverance. With guidance, they are learning to practice hard things every day, and to interpret failure and adversity as necessities of learning. My ultimate hope is that they lead honest, kind—and yes, gritty—lives.
Isn't grit, like everything else, in your genes? So why write a book about how to grow grit?
The nature versus nurture question is as old as time. Here's the answer from contemporary science: Yes, grit and everything else is influenced by genes. But grit and everything else is also influenced by experience. In Chapter 5, I lay out a simple argument for believing that grit can grow.
Isn't it more important to be happy than successful?
I can't tell you whether happiness or achievement is more important. That's a question of values, not science. I cansay that when you measure both, you find they tend to go together more than they split apart. In other words, while we can all think of someone we know who is happy but not successful, or successful but unhappy, these are exceptions. The grit paragons I've interviewed over the years are on the whole quite happy and successful. While I would not call them "carefree" or "laid back," I would say that they are tremendously satisfied with their lives—even if that includes never being satisfied with their level of skill or achievement. I myself think, daily, about what I could do better. And yet I'm happy.
There is a chapter in Grit on parenting. Where is the chapter on teaching grit?
The entire book is about teaching grit. Before I became a psychologist, I was a classroom teacher. It was as a teacher that I discovered how important psychology was to a child's achievement. It's not an exaggeration to say that every chapter in this book has special relevance to teachers. Chapters Two and Three might be especially useful when explaining the importance of effort (versus talent) to students. Chapters Six, Seven, Eight, and Nine on interest, practice, purpose, and hope are where I define the four psychological assets that lead to grit. In Chapter Nine, I talk about parenting for grit—but the same dynamics play out in the classroom. In Chapter Ten, I explain why Harvard and other colleges are eager to see students cultivate their grit in extracurricular activities. Finally, a teacher who wants the classroom culture to support grit will find Chapter Twelve full of examples of how to do that.
Labeling Our Children..?
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities
The topic of learning disabilities is highly controversial. What are they? How do we know? Are such labels useful? How to "treat" them?
On the down side of the learning disability label is just that—that it is a label. The problem with labeling is that it creates an identity. When students are given the label of learning disabled it can mean they then think of themselves as disabled, and create a self-fulfilling prophesy of helplessness. It also shapes how others see them—as damaged.
On the other hand, I know many adults that tell me that having been identified as having a specific learning disability helped them understand that maybe they were not "stupid" for having so much trouble in school, and that in some cases it allowed them to get help to manage that difficulty. One suggestion in the literature on disabilities is to name the behavior or issue rather than the person, as in a student with a learning disability, rather than a learning disabled student, having dyslexia rather than dyslexic. This may mitigate the harmful aspects of labeling.
One of my problems specifically with the term learning disabilities is the lack of a good measure and lack of strong evidence that it is actually a physical problem. To test for blindness we have a eye test, and there is no controversy over the basic validity and reliability of such tests. However, there is a strong lack of consistency about who gets labeled with learning disabilities versus who is just considered a "slow learner." To get the label of learning disabled one criterion is a discrepancy between achievement and potential. However, since I find tests for either highly problematic in terms of validity and reliability, I do not trust the results of either. (I am unsure how one measures "potential"). Another criterion is whether a person seems to learn fine in one area, but not in another. But we all have different strengths and weaknesses. And in fact, it has been shown that students who in one school system get labeled one way, would be labeled differently in another school. In research I did a while back, the chance of low achieving students being labeled as learning disabled was almost completely arbitrary—in other words if they were assessed by different people, they were just as likely to be labeled learning disabled as not, with almost no consistency among assessors.
Some researchers point to differences in brain scans of those considered "normal" learners in the specific area of the brain that is related to ability as demonstrating the validity of such labels. However correlation does not mean causation. An alternate hypothesis is that the brain difference and the learning problem are both caused by poor teaching/learning. In other words, if you learned it the wrong way, it might end up looking different in your brain when no prior difference may have existed. I was recently reading how the brain of someone called "dyslexic" looks similar to someone who just has not learned how to read, rather than as damaged in some way.
Some have talked about a sign of a learning disability as when students have trouble hanging on to or retrieving information or facts even after multiple exposures. However, another hypothesis is lack of conceptual understanding. If you do not understand a subject well conceptually, than retrieving information is harder. I find that a more plausible explanation than a theorized brain abnormality.
The sheer number of children we now label as disabled is troubling in itself. Most sources put estimates of the number of students with learning disabilities at about 10% (and given the disagreement about who should be labeled as such, there is a wide range in estimates of how many "really" have learning disabilities). If that many children are seen as not "normal" learners, then maybe there is something wrong with our definition of "normal.
Another issue is that much (though not all) of what we call learning disabilities only show up as problems in school contexts—so maybe the problem is with the school context or expectations. We are all different, but schools favor some learning styles and behaviors and ignore or even discourage others. In part, I am arguing that learning disabilities are at least in part culturally constructed.
Rather than label some children as learning disabled and others as normal, I would rather see schools where teachers (and everyone really) pays attention to individual differences and creates an environment that makes room for all of these differences then provides the supports needed for all to flourish. These are called full inclusion schools or classrooms, and there are many successful examples of them out there. The teacher as lecturer and textbook based model will not work well for that to happen, and probably more training and supports are needed than we currently provide to must schools. However, since the schools that I know that have full inclusion, do it on basically the same budgets as other schools, it is less a question of total resources than how they are allocated.
A difficulty of my approach is how do you allocate resources fairly. The labels help us legally justify giving expensive equipment or more one on one time to certain students, and these can be expensive. Of course, even with the laws and labels, what I have seen and heard is that those who are more advantaged are better able to use the system and laws to get whatever resources they think their child should have, and those who are less savvy and from more disadvantaged groups, are less able to successfully advocate for those same things, or just unaware of what their child might be entitled to.
My approach is based on trust—trust that those in charge will allocate the resources fairly. Without such labels and laws some argue that schools will be reluctant (or unable) to give expensive resources to students with those needs. Or that others will argue, why should that kid get all that extra stuff, without the weight of law behind it. These are valid points without easy answers. And even full inclusion schools use the labels to provide the resources.
Reasons for Concern Regarding Boys and School!
My name is Linda Marie Gilliam, and this is my first attempt at blogging on my own website that I feel so passionate about! I am not exactly "tech savy", but with help from my partner, now this site http://www.teacheradvocate.com is up and running! Yahooooo….
In addition, if you click on the above "SOS Save Our Students", you will read more of my concerns and suggestions!
Soon I will have my book available in bookstores, libraries and online in many countries called , "The 7 Steps to Help Boys Love School: Teaching to their Passion for Less Frustration!" My book will be published by Rowman & Littlefield Educational Department this spring, and I can hardly contain my excitement! Pre-ordering is available now! http://www.roman.com Also available all over the world at "WOW HD BOOKS"… Barnes & Noble and Amazon. You can also order from Target and Walmart.
Please watch for it around April 28TH, 2015.
In my wildest dreams I never thought I would write a book, but after seeing what was happening in our educational system year after year…the book evolved. Hopefully many teachers, parents, caregivers, principals, coaches, librarians, and administrators will read my book and pass it along to others. Over the course of my 40 years in the field of education, teaching children, helping teachers, counseling parents, and giving presentations at various workshops, my concern became larger and larger. In addition, by teaching as the Literacy Specialist, I learned many new strategies with struggling boys, and girls. Exceptional children benefit as well!
I've discovered that the most significant reason for children not liking school….boys in particular….is the lack of the Educational System finding a successful template. Secondly, boys learn differently than girls and develop slower when it comes to Literacy. Brain studies and so much research has been done over many years, showing that girls and boys learn at different rates and in different ways. If our policy makers do not heed the warning that boys need more activity in their learning, and all children must have lessons presented at their developmental level….and not just presented to them according to their current age…we will lose more and more students who have the potential to succeed. These children need to be reached in their earliest years of schooling, before the lack of interest in coming to school, "snowballs" out of control.
Numerous studies have proven this fact over and over, yet classes and learning are taught the same way to all. Girls like sitting and listening for long periods of time; while many boys feel tortured. Boys need more "hands on activities", with movement and exploration, for their learning to flourish. Medication may be necessary for some with ADHD, but it is not the answer for boys who are just "acting like boys." Far too many boys are "labeled" early, if they cannot conform to a structured classroom.
In my opinion, we as educators and parents need to encourage children to discover their own strengths through finding a child's true passion, or interest; no matter what it might be and early on. Those interests will change, but then so must our teaching My heart goes out to those children "lost" in the shuffle of so many schools trying to "shove children through the educational mill" of reading, writing, and math, only hoping they will do well on an upcoming mandated test. "One Size Will NEVER Fit All", and our currently crowded curriculum leaves little time for much creativity by teachers or students.
There is no time for learning foreign languages, or any other subject not directly tied to the Common Core Standards… or required tests given. It is obvious that little has changed over the century to solve so many problems prevalent in our schools today. To further substantiate this, we have heard of how a number of our best known Nobel Prize Winners and other well known men, truly hated school. Many of them even thought school was boring, confining, prison-like, and frustrating, at very best! Consequently, a large number of brilliant men dropped out of school, choosing home schooling and learning on their own.
The time is now, if we want to close the widening educational gap between boys and girls, as well as the increasing gap when compared to other countries in the areas of reading, writing, math and science. My theory is that if we do not change our "Antiquated School System" soon, children's frustration will lead to the serious epidemic of aggressive behaviors and a general feeling of failure found mainly in boys. We may be doomed to the mediocrity our country will accomplish in the future, not to mention what it is doing to our society as a whole. School shootings and stabbings, bullying, fighting, gang activities, bomb threats, and even suicides are constantly in the news, much to our dismay. To even think so many schools are now eliminating RECESS, to give more time for "teaching" Common Core Standards is truly ludicrous!
Please Contact me: firstname.lastname@example.com if you believe as I do, or have a comment.
Teachers With Passion Do Matter!
To explain this recent post from me…I need to let you know this is an e-mail response to Esther Cepeda, a very perceptive columnist with the Washington Post Writer's Group. and I quote: "This adoration, this chest thumping awe for a subject is what creates lifelong learners. This dynamism about a topic…really any topic..so enthusiastically passed on to a student is what makes education life-altering.
Its absence is often what can make learning so painfully boring." Esther goes on to talk about the importance of technology, but by clarifying "But in addition to nifty tech tools for spreading worthwhile information, what education really needs more of are experts who are able to spread their zeal to those who aren't aware that learning, when it's hard work, can be such great fun!" This was taken from her article, "An Ode to the Joy of Inspired, and Inspiring, Teaching." Boy…does this wise lady "Get it"…. The following is what I wrote to Esther:
HAPPY SUNDAY, ESTHER!!!! My 93 year old sharp Mom E cut out an EXCELLENT article in our local paper near Portland, Oregon…because she knows over my teaching of 40 years at the elementary level…MY PROFESSION WAS MY PASSION!>>>>>LUCKY ME! i was fortunate to love each and every year, until toward the end OF MY CAREER, and when "NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND"…LEFT ALL OF US BEHIND!
Now, AGAIN, teachers are being "dictated to" as to what to teach, how to teach, how long to teach it and how to evaluate that teaching. This is ludicrous…to cut out the best parts of education AND TEACHER'S CREATIVITY…and in some districts cutting out the necessary recess….so the teachers can "bore" the children more! I call it "Torture Time" for many who do not have the background for what they are supposed to grasp in fast paced lessons!
My classes from K-5 all experienced LEARNING THROUGH PLAY and GAMES, POETRY AND SONGS FOR LEARNING INFORMATION, WRITING WITH CLASSICAL "THINKING MUSIC" playing in the background, (PROBABLY BEETHOVEN)…AND MAKING their education ACTIVE, ENGAGING, AND EXCITING FOR EACH AND EVERY STUDENT! (I remembered that was how I learned best when I was in school.) Plus it was more enjoyable to entertain the children, and the time flew by for all. They loved coming to school, and so did their "grateful teacher"! The parents loved to help in the classroom, and everyone there felt valued…the young and old alike.
My years of fun were from 1968-2008!!! When education changed again for the worse, in my estimation …with Common Core Standards, and no creativity time for teachers or the children, I was happy to be retired! The joy of teaching had been stripped away from us, I felt. However in my quest to SAVE OUR STUDENTS, SAVE OUR SCHOOLS, AND SAVE OUR SANITY… = SOS…I had to write MY book with the flyer attached… to bring attention to "what we are doing to children", when years of brain research has shown over and over how wrong the antiquated educational system IS. Hopefully my book will be read by many, and validate what so many are finally noticing…. THAT many of our boys hate school by the tender age of 6… This is especially true, if they are not being taught at their DEVELOPMENTAL LEVEL, but at their chronological age!
Finally, i HAD TO COMMEND YOU FOR NOTICING THAT PASSIONATE TEACHERS DO MATTER! Many of the good ones are now wanting to "escape" as well. HUGS, LINDA MARIE GILLIAM http://www.teacheradvocate.com Read my flyer and website when you have some time. (THE ATTACHMENT IS THE FLYER….YOU MAY KNOW SOMEONE WHO MIGHT NEED THE HELP?) "THE SEVEN STEPS TO HELP BOYS LOVE SCHOOL: TEACHING TO THEIR PASSION FOR LESS FRUSTRATION!" by… LINDA MARIE GILLIAM… IS PUBLISHED BY ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT.
BTW…MY BOOK WILL BE OUT ALL OVER THE WORLD APRIL 1ST….COOL? HOPE THIS ATTACHMENT OPENS FOR YOU… PLEASE FORWARD TO ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED… OR HAVE YOUNG CHILDREN NOW IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL? It is my belief, that over my 40 years of teaching (and lucky for me my passion), our antiquated schools systems have changed very little. Education can spend all the money in the world… but WILL get the same "lack luster" results if we do not change HOW we are teaching. Reminding me of the definition of INSANITY: "Doing the same things over and over, and expecting a different result!".
HOPING TO HEAR BACK FROM YOU, Linda Gilliam http://www.teacheradvocate.com With appreciation for reading this, Linda M. Gilliam 🙂 Carlie Wall Associate Editor Rowman & Littlefield 4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 200 Lanham, MD 20706 firstname.lastname@example.com 301-459-3366 ext. 5330 www.rowman.com


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An oft quoted phrase, "buyers beware", is often applied to property transactions. The reason is that the rules when it comes to real estate, heavily favour vendors and vendor rights. As a buyer, this means you have to take precautions and be proactive and knowledgeable in order to protect your own interests.
It seems like common sense, but a shocking amount of people buy property in an impulsive fashion. In fact, more than one in ten properties sold at auction are bought by people who saw that property for the first time that day. This kind of attitude is extremely risky and you can find yourself spending thousands on hidden fees and fixing hidden problems the property has.
It's essential to go into any property transaction fully informed and with a solid strategy. Here are some key tools and considerations to avoid the hidden property traps too many buyers find themselves in.
From dry rot and rising damp to electrical faults and roof leaks there are a variety of potential problems that can plague a property you are considering buying that may be difficult to diagnose at first glance. That crack could be minor or it could mean the whole foundations are failing. If there have been extensions of renovations completed without the right permits, it may be your responsibility.
It's easy to get carried away and focus on the positives when looking at a property for the first time. You're more focused on the style, layout, design features and the possibilities it presents. It's only later down the track that you realise the host of nasty problems that can exist.
The only sure way to evaluate the any issues a building has is to get a property inspection completed. This involves an expert investigating and detailing every problem and potential issue with the structure, what needs to be down to fix it and how much it will cost.
Buyers might also want to consider getting a land survey completed, especially for older properties or few new homes built on land in an established suburb that has been subdivided. This is in case any boundaries have moved over time accidentally or intentionally or have been inaccurately measured.
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There's much more to financing a property purchase than mortgage deposits and repayments. Make sure you are aware of all the costs you'll face and have the appropriate financing for it. Many buyers, especially first home buyers, can get caught out by the various hidden costs.
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Retinal Ganglion Cell Neuroprotection in Animal Models of Glaucoma
The Problem:
Glaucoma is a consequence of an increased intra-ocular pressure which causes retinal ganglion cells (the cells connecting the retina to the brain and forming the optic nerve) to degenerate, leading to a loss of vision over time. The molecular mechanisms triggering neuronal death are unknown. Evidence in the literature showed that the inhibition of a specific type of receptor (the Eph-tyrosine kinase receptor A4 -EphA4) expressed on the membranes of neurons and glial cells enhances neuronal regeneration in spinal cord and optic nerve injury models, decreases axonal pathology in MS and is the only disease-modifier gene identified so far in ALS, suggesting that EphA4 is a detrimental factor for neuron survival/regeneration.
The Questions:
Is the connectivity rearranged in the superior colliculus during retinal cell degeneration? Does the visual system adapt to counterbalance the loss of retinal neurons? Could the inhibition of EphA4 signaling in retinal ganglion cells protect them from degeneration in animal models of glaucoma?
The Approach:
We will induce elevated intra-ocular pressure in an animal model devoid of EphA4 (EphA4KO mouse) and in animal model (wild-type mouse) treated with antagonistic peptides/small molecules interfering with EphA4 signaling. We will analyze retinal ganglion cell degeneration and visual network integrity in the superior colliculus using specific cellular/molecular markers and neural tracing coupled to brain imaging in these models. We will also check the relevance of the mechanosensors mentioned above (project 1) in the progression of glaucoma as these receptors might sense increased intra-ocular pressure and trigger neuronal degeneration.


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Flushing: Korean-Chinese at Guh Song
What does "Chinese comfort food" mean to you? The sensible sort seeking authenticity may find happiness in the warmth of congee or a tangle of hand pulled noodles in beef broth. And what of faux-Chinese food? In the comfort of my own home, I'll guiltily binge on chicken by the mythical General Tso and shamefully sup on hot and sour soup with a wide grin on my MSG-inflated face. However, it's possible to eat re-interpreted Chinese comfort food with your head held high at Guh Song in Flushing-Bayside.
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No matter what the twinkling neon sign in the front window would have you believe, Guh Song is a Korean restaurant. However, it's a sincere interpretation of Northern Chinese dishes—a concept popular in Korea, but slow to catch on in the States (a few restaurants in Manhattan attempt this menu, though none do it particularly well). Similar to American-Chinese dishes, the Koreans have dragooned Chinese influences into their own culinary repertoire, creating their own version of comfort food.
Despite the proclamation of being a Chinese restaurant, the familiarities of Korean dining remain at Guh Song. Upon seating they'll deliver a plate of bright red kimchi, accompanied by slices of sweet, tangy, and neon yellow danmuji (pickled daikon), as well as petals of raw onion, which can be tamed by the accompanying chunjang (black bean paste) and rice vinegar. Soju and Korean beers are available as well, making it tempting to linger over a green bottle or two too many and converse with friends and take in the Korean dramas blaring on the overhead flat screen TV.
The single dish that lures me from the city is jjajangmyeon ($5.95), which is a Korean interpretation of zha jiang mian, a Northern Chinese noodle dish of similar disposition. At its core, jjajangmyeon is a collaboration of hearty wheat noodles and a soothing thick sauce derived from roasted soybeans.
Guh Song doesn't produce their noodles in-house (the best jjajangmyeon restaurants usually will), but they deftly integrate savory, sweet and earthy elements in their homemade bean sauce and apply a steady staccato of crunchy onions to cut the opulence. It's a comfortable pleasure to slurp a mouthful of these pliant and compellingly savory wheat noodles. So comfortable, that in Korea, it's the popular practice for lovelorn and hungry singles to find solace in jjajangmyeon to celebrate Black Day (April 14), an informal anti-Valentine's day.
In some ways, this cuisine shares curious similarities with American-Chinese food. If I were to describe a dish consisting of plump strips of chicken, breaded and deep fried until crisp, and then shellacked with red pepper-flecked sweet and sour sauce, what would it be? In the mall food courts of my youth it was called 'sweet and sour chicken', but at Guh Song, it's tang soo yook ($13.95), and it's done admirably well.
On the other hand, jjamppong ($7.95) is calibrated for the Korean palate, leaning towards bold flavors and spice. Their version is served in a gleaming white bowl, generously filled with a murky red abyss of shellfish, wheat noodles and chopped winter vegetables, mulled in a pungent seafood broth.
There are certainly flashier restaurants of a similar genre to Guh Song. One might be quick to dismiss the dining room, with its unflatteringly bright fluorescent lights, narrow chairs and chintzy décor. But the appeal lies in the elusive chemistry of good food and coziness. Perhaps it's the long tables of families grazing on huge platters of tang soo yook and clinking beer glasses, or watching the restaurant owner float around the dining room, doting on each of the tables like a caring aunt. Whatever your characterization of Chinese comfort food may be, there's happiness to be found at Guh Song.
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Reflection for Thursday, June 13, 2002: 10th week in Ordinary Time.
Laquer, Brigid Quinn
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1 Kings 18:41-46
1 Kings 18:41-46
Psalms 65:10, 11, 12-13
Psalms 65:10, 11, 12-13
Matthew 5:20-26
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" ... whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgement." Matthew 5:22 " ... go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift." Matthew 5:23Jesus is trying to tell us that the commandment "Thou shall not kill" goes a lot deeper than just the act of taking someone's life. It is in the heart that murder is first committed. Intention is what shapes the quality, the character and the morality of what one does in freedom. To hate someone is to be a murderer (1 John 3:15). When we no longer see a human being, or a group, or a class of people as images of God we are guilty of murder."Whoever is angry with his brother" (Matthew 5:22) allows a spontaneous aversion, irritation, or resentment to influence and to color his attitude towards the other. As anger continues its destructive work in our hearts it will soon find expression in our outward behavior. It will poison our thinking, our speech, even our surroundings. Abuse will follow, well rationalized, so that the abuse will appear as the due response to the alleged evil in the brother. As the voice of conscience is stifled so is the voice of truth, and it is easy to believe and perpetuate lies. The final step is when the brother is declared evil and treated as evil himself. Murder in all its forms then appears fully justified and the only right course of action.This does not mean that we are to abdicate our moral judgement; this would be cowardly. We are fully justified in judging through truth and love what is visible, but we must leave to God the label of evil and condemnation itself. Otherwise we deny the possibility of our brother's conversion and the victory of Christ's all-inclusive love. He died for ALL; for all times.To nurse our anger is to refuse to be reconciled. Sacrifice is meant to effect reconciliation (verse 23). If our heart is blocked, and we are unwilling to be reconciled, what use is sacrifice.This reminds me of the Old Testament verse: "I desire mercy not sacrifice" (Hos 6:6). This verse was always interesting to me because it is God speaking and why would God require mercy from man! So what is the Lord saying here, He did not misspeak. Jesus makes it clearer today. "Be merciful to your fellowman, then you can give Me praise."Why is this so hard to do? Because we have to admit wrong, even if we do not think we were wrong. We have to set aside our pride. We have to put ourselves in the lower place. We can not be in control. What if the other person does not accept our apology? What if they do not want to reconcile? What if they sneer at us and further abuse us?Yet, Jesus died for the victims and the executioners. He loved all men and commanded that we do the same. How is this humanly possible? In truth, it is not. We can only act contrary to our feelings and destructive inclinations or contradictory to all the pressures of society by the grace of God. Only the God-given power of hope for the other, for the enemy, rooted in the faith we have of God's love for ALL and the fidelity of His love for us can we begin to truly desire, pray and work for reconciliation with our enemies and persecutors.Blessed are the merciful ... Blessed are the peacemakers ... Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake ...Lord, forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation, and delivery us from all evil. Amen.
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In 2018 the North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) began cooperating on an Apiary Pre-Inspection Pilot Program with the intent of easing stress on bees and beekeepers trying to enter the state of California. Instead of bee colonies being inspected as they entered California and running the risk of delays or denial of entry, California inspectors spent one week in North Dakota with NDDA staff pre-inspecting colonies before they left the state, ensuring quick and easy entry into California for certified colonies. The first year was considered a success with 12 beekeepers certifying nearly 50,000 colonies.
The program is continuing and even taking a step forward in 2019. Inspectors from California will again visit North Dakota, possibly for two separate weeks, to certify as many colonies as possible. In addition, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is beginning the process of implementing a similar program for bees originating in Idaho as well as bees that travel to Idaho for winter storage. That being said, there are a few changes from the first year:
- This year, the shippers will not need to send a new shipping log with each truck. Instead the number of colonies will be tracked by officials in CA who will track the number of colonies. The master shipping log will be mailed to the CDFA once all colonies have been shipped.
- Last year 20% of the colonies to be certified needed to be present at the time of inspection. This year, ALL COLONIES to be certified must be present at the time of inspection, even though only 20% will be inspected. These colonies can be spread out over multiple holding yards but must be available at the time of inspection or they cannot be included.
Participating Beekeepers shipping directly to California who wish to be inspected in North Dakota should review the Pre-Inspection Protocols and the Pre-Inspection Compliance Agreement. If you are able to abide by the guidelines set forth in these documents, please contact the NDDA to let us know that you would like to participate. The information needed up front is your name, phone number, email address, the counties in California that you plan to visit, the entry station you plan on using, and the dates you expect to stockpile.
Possible 2019 inspection weeks:
October 14-18
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November 4-8
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At the beginning and end of the unit, I asked students to reflect on their experience at the station and how it fit in with the 6C Learner Profile that our district has adopted (based off the book, Becoming Brilliant by Roberta Michnick Golinkoff PhD and Kathy Hirsh-Pasek PhD). I wanted to know how students felt before they began the unit about some of the topics as well as their understanding of the personal "C" level. At the end I also marked the level where I feel students achieved a level of mastery. I really wanted them to be a part of the assessment and growth tracking process and have ownership in what they are doing instead of me just doing the assessing.
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Visitor Accessibility
We welcome all our visitors and work hard to make sure our facilities at Glasgow Science Centre are accessible to everyone. Below is an overview of all things accessibility but if you would like more detail, you can download our accessibility document here (PDF opens in new window).
View our online accessibility guide published with support from Visit Scotland.
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Ample parking is available for mobility-impaired visitors.
Disabled Parking
A limited number of disabled parking spaces are available in our car park. Parking for Blue Badge holders is free of charge. When you arrive at our main ticket desk, please present your parking ticket and our operator will be happy to discount your parking.
Entrance and Exits
The main entrances and exits to Glasgow Science Centre are wheelchair accessible.
Wheelchair Accessibility
Wheelchairs are available from the Ticket Desk. Please ask a member of GSC staff if you require a manual wheelchair for the duration of your visit to the Centre. Please note this is available on a first come first serve basis.
Toilets and Baby Changing Areas
Fully accessible toilets and baby changing areas are available within all areas:
We are improving accessibility for all our visitors and enhancing the overall experience at Glasgow Science Centre.
- Science Mall - Ground Floor, Floor 2 and Floor 3.
- IMAX - Ground Floor.
- Baby changing facilities are also available in the Children's Reception Area / Cloakroom on the Ground Floor.
- *GSC is undergoing some change and we plan to install a Changing Places toilet in 2020. Anyone who requires a changing area can get access to the First Aid room if you speak to a member of staff.*
Parents with Babies or Toddlers
We are a breastfeeding friendly establishment. Facilities are available for heating baby food and drinks in our main café and highchairs are available for families with young children. Just ask our staff and they'll be happy to help you.
Visitors with Autism
Visitors with autism do not have to queue during busy periods. Please speak to a member of staff on arrival and they will be happy to assist you.
Hidden Disabilities
Glasgow Science Centre recognises the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme.
Visitors can borrow a lanyard or wear their own to let our team know they might need support, help or a little extra time.
First Aid
We have a first aid room on the ground floor and kits available in all areas of the Centre.
All lifts within the Science Mall can accommodate 1 wheelchair (up to Class 2) and 1 carer.
- IMAX — located in the foyer and giving access to the rear of the auditorium (door opening 100 cm, depth 130 cm)
- Science Mall — very large, multi-person lift near the ticket desk and a smaller lift (door opening 80 cm, depth 150 cm) between the escalators and entrance to Tower.
Wheelchair Spaces
In the seated theatre spaces within the Centre, there are spaces allocated for wheelchair users:
- IMAX — 4 spaces
- Science Show Theatre — 6 spaces
- Auditorium — 4 spaces
- Planetarium — 6 spaces
Please call our Contact Centre on 0141 420 5000 when making your booking and we will make arrangements for you.
Evacuation Procedures
All areas within the building are well equipped to deal with the evacuation of mobility impaired visitors should the need arise. Refuge areas are located in each of the Science Mall floors. Evac-chairs are also positioned in both Mall and IMAX buildings.
Hearing Impaired Visitors
Induction Loops are available in the IMAX cinema, Front Desk, Auditorium and Science Show Theatre. Please switch Hearing Aids to the 'T' position to use this facility. 10 individual hearing loops are available on request for visitors in the Planetarium.
BSL App
You can download the free Glasgow Science Centre BSL app that includes BSL (British Sign Language) explanations of some of our most popular exhibits.
Launch the app and explore the different zones of our Powering the Future exhibition, or look out for the icons on different exhibits with numbers that you can enter into the app.
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All paying visitors who require special assistance are offered free admission for their carer to all areas.
Assistance Dogs
We welcome assistance dogs to Glasgow Science Centre.
Access Card
The Access Card is a unique scheme that helps customers communicate their access requirements without going into personal details. We recognise the Card and its symbols and you can read more about our accessible facilities on the Access Card website at http://www.accesscard.org.uk/providers/glasgow-science-centre/
All Access Card holders with the +1 symbol are entitled to free entry for their companion.
To find out more about getting an Access Card visit www.accesscard.org.uk
Further Enquiries
If you have any further enquiries, please contact us on 0141 420 5000 or send us an email.


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Now that Nick is without restrictions it reminds me of how far he has come to get here. I decided to make a collage and when I was done I decided to make another. The problem with the first is that I felt like it was over fixator focused. Well not just fixator but surgery. There were so many moments in between.
Still even those surgery moments had a lot of joy. Dr. Standard did an amazing job with Nick's leg. When the bone collapsed he saved the length. When we needed him he was always there. I didn't take more than the one picture of him with Nick. Strange but I guess we were always preoccupied when he was around.
Nicholas and I had to work hard sometimes to make the most of it (one of our motto's), but we so did. We laughed 1,000,000 times more than cried. He was up and moving more than not. He was in good spirits more than down. Even when we had to say "this sucks" we laughed about that.
Fibular Hemimelia (and other dramas of course) defined the last year for me. They took over. No denying it. But fibular hemimelia has never defined my boy. As you can see above and below it's what you make of it. A fixator can be an air guitar, a hospital can be a haven, siblings can be saviors, bubbles can be a beard, a knee can be a monkey, a son can be a star and no fibula can be no problem.


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Rumor: 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' trailer dropping on Saturday. IF IT DROPS BEFORE 'AVENGERS 4' TRAILER IMMA LOSE IT
As much as I'm looking forward to Spider-Man: Far From Home, I'm going to lose my fucking mind if its trailer drops before Avengers 4's.
According to a tweet from DanielRPK on Twitter, the trailer for the sequel to 2017's Spider-Man: Homecoming will release on Saturday. As this is a rumor from a source outside of Marvel Studios/Sony Pictures, it's entirely possible that the first trailer for the film won't drop this weekend. However, DanielRPK has provided accurate information about trailer release dates in the past, so fans may just end up seeing footage from Spider-Man: Far From Home in the near future. Still, take this one with a grain of salt.
This new rumor comes amidst rumors surrounding the hotly anticipated sequel to Avengers: Infinity War. There were rumors that the trailer would debut this week, but the death of former president George H.W. Bush apparently delayed that release. If this rumor about Spider-Man: Far From Home's first trailer is true, it seems likely that the trailer for Avengers 4 will release before Saturday, as it doesn't make much sense to air footage from Spider-Man: Far From Home before Avengers 4.
If both the trailers for Avengers 4 and Spider-Man: Far From Home drop this week, that means Marvel Studios will have released three trailers in one week, as the second trailer for Captain Marvel debuted on Monday.
The plot of Spider-Man: Far From Home is unknown at this time. However, the movie will pick up shortly after the events of Avengers 4. Set photos for the movie have shown that Jake Gyllenhaal will make his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut as Mysterio in the film. A video from the set also teased Spider-Man wearing a black suit in the film. Production on the movie wrapped in early October.


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Greetings from the Chinese Heritage Centre!
We would like to warmly invite you to register for our upcoming International Symposium on The Formation and Development of New Chinese Diasporas: A Transnational, Cross-Regional, and Interdisciplinary Comparative Study.
The distinguished speakers include Prof Cheng Ter-Hsing James (Soochow University, Taiwan), Prof James Chin (The University of Hong Kong), Prof Dai Fan (Jinan University, China), Prof Deng Jian-Bang (Tamkang University, Taiwan), Prof Gao Jia (The University of Melbourne, Australia), Prof Ho Lynn-Ee Elaine (National University of Singapore), Prof Adam Horaleck (University of Pardubice, Czech Republic), Prof Evelyn Hu-Dehart (Brown University), Dr Karsten Giese (GIGA Institute of Asian Studies, Germany), Prof Li Minghuan (Jinan University, China), Prof Peter S. Li (University of Saskatchewan, Canada), Dr Li Xiaoling Eva (The University of Saskatchewan, Canada), Dr Liu Liangni Sally (Massey University, New Zealand), Prof Park Yoon Jung (Rhodes University, South Africa), Prof Shao Chunfen (University of Sydney, Australia), Prof Shen Hsiu-hua (National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan), Mr Shen Xiaolei (Peking University), Prof Song Changzoo (University of Auckland, New Zealand), Dr Wu Bin (University of Nottingham, UK) and Prof Zhou Min (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore).
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Another day, another blundering fool shooting himself in the foot by exposing his dark side – and ignorance of the fact that social media is not the place for private thoughts on advocating violence against women.
Official spokesman for Rep. Nan Hayworth's (R-NY) re-election campaign Jay Townsend is not helping his party friends these days when he espoused "Let's hurl some acid at those female democratic Senators…" Indeed Townsend also has a Facebook page called How to Run for Public Office ~ Jay Townsend ~ Political Consultant. My point here is that if you are selling something with a brand – be it a product or your own, remember that Facebook is a public place and never assume that your comments will not come to light. Especially if you are in politics.
Townsend has worked in four presidential campaigns, scores of U.S. Senate, Gubernatorial and Congressional races, and a myriad of County Executive, Mayoral, legislative and judicial contests." – jaytownsend.com
I find it really really surprising that someone would say something so hateful and damaging about women in a public forum (or anywhere for that matter) with so much personally at stake. I suspect Townsend's 'How to' manual was missing the part about social media. It might be a misguided attempt at belittling the opponent – or a thin analogy to verbal attacks, but it certainly is not acceptable. The Internet remembers things folks.
Don't walk around in your underwear.
The right thing for Townsend to do is to apologize. We will have to wait to see how that will unfold.


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Research efforts focused on the use of boron and metals to form new carbon-carbon and carbon-hydrogen bonds are summarized in this dissertation. Several novel reactions have been developed. These include: the deoxygenation of benzylic alcohols using chloroboranes; alkenylation of benzylic alcohols using boron trichloride; and dialkynlation of aryl aldehydes using dialkynylboron chloride. Numerous applications of these novel reactions have been developed. These include alternate routes to diphenylmethanes and 1,4-diynes from easily prepared dialkynylboron chlorides. In addition, E and Z alkenyl halides can now be prepared using boron trichloride without the use of butyllithium. The stereochemistry of the alkenyl halide can be altered using various reaction conditions. This type of methodology and previously reported indium allylation chemistry was applied to the synthesis of naturally occurring lactones.
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Big Words Radio Garners A New Crowd, Voices From The Herd Gathers MomentumOctober 3, 2010
Something strange happened in September. Sadly (for reasons unknown) the people at mypodcast.com shut down the Big Words Radio site. After checking the Big Words I Know By Heart Radio Hour at mevio.com, I noticed an uptick on downloads. At the close of the month, almost 500 episodes have been downloaded evenly between all 65 existing shows. This is a considerable surge in traffic.
It's been five months since a new show was posted and ten since I've been in the studio. Obviously, people are listening, so it's time to get back in there and churn out some comedy gold. I've booked some studio time at Think Twice Radio for Thursday, October 28th at 7 p.m. and I fully intend on making the most of it. I'm working on getting some new types of celebrity guests for the show; comedians, actors, national musicians, etc.
One of the main reasons I stopped doing the show was because of sudden celebrity and/or co-host cancellations. A lot of prep work goes into each episode and it was aggravating when someone like, say, Mary Carey spaced on the date or when someone thought it was for the following week even after I sent out one week reminder emails. This is bound to happen, but we had an alarming string of them.
New co-host Kevin Minnick will be joining me in the studio. I've put the feelers out for a guest and I'll let you know when we've confirmed one. If you have any suggestions or a lead on a celebrity guest, email the show at email@example.com.
In other news, Voices From The Herd: An Anthology For Buffalo, NY has already raised almost $200 for the Just Buffalo Literary Center. Just Buffalo had a chance to look at the book and they were very pleased with the appearance and the content within. Editor Cindy Mantai and Justine Janora will be launching a publicity campaign for the book this fall and for the upcoming holiday season. If you haven't purchased a copy yet ($13), you can do so by visiting lulu.com or by clicking the Voices From The Herd link in the right hand column of this site.
That's all for now. Stay tuned for more details. Thanks,
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Lighting is as important in the wedding venue as it is when shooting the bride and groom. Photography is all about lighting. During the winter months, wedding venue lighting can be used to dramatically change the look of your venue, but also, maybe more importantly the colour. Keeping to your wedding theme.
Lighting can be used to create drama inside or outside the venue, just as you see on the below wedding photographs at Sefton Palm House. A skilled Liverpool wedding photographer should be able to capture the ambience of the lighting, using it to their advantage as we did here. The backdrop couldn't be more perfect for this winter wedding.
Very much like wedding photography, It's a skilled service. We recently worked with Ultra Lighting, based in Liverpool, who created something spectacular at the Sefton Palm House. Keeping to the bride and groom's colour scheme, They were able to create something magical during what would've been just a typical winter wedding.
The Sefton Palm House Has some fabulous architectural features, brought out by the lighting perfectly. It was a pleasure working with this company, and as you can see they did a fabulous job.
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Jonathan Seth Kerr is an insurance claims dispute attorney at Morgan & Morgan's Tampa, Florida office. He was raised outside of Boston, Massachusetts and attended Indiana University where he majored in Kinesiology. In 2002, Mr. Kerr moved to Tallahassee, Florida to attend the Florida State University College of Law.
Prior to joining Morgan & Morgan, Mr. Kerr worked in the State Attorney's Office as a Assistant State Prosecutor, where he gained tremendous trial experience. Later, he worked representing insurance companies in claims disputes. Now, Mr. Kerr uses the knowledge he gained defending insurance companies to oppose them on his clients behalf.


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On maps where control of the seas is important, Thalassocracy is an incredibly useful technology, as it helps greatly to secure the shoreline. Harbors are bulkier than regular Docks and are quite effective against ships, which also makes them a great offensive tool. If a Harbor is placed near an enemy Dock, unit production and fishing is extremely hindered. Naturally, Harbors can also help defending the own position on the map against military vessels as well as Transport Ships. As such, Thalassocracy should be researched as soon as possible on water-based maps.
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- Majapahit was a thalassocracy only during the reign of King Hayam Wuruk. However, the quality of the navy as well as all of its military declined after his death due to continuous civil wars and purposed neglect by the monarchs. Thus, when the empire was defeated and taken over by Demak, it only ruled the eastern part of Java.
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Thalassocracy is the term for a state who holds supremacy on the seas. The term was derived from the Greek words thalassa (sea) and kratia (rule).[1] Thanks to the Malay Archipelago's abundant resources and strategic location, maritime kingdoms such as Srivijaya began to spring up in this region several centuries ago. Vessels plying the India-China route would stop at their ports to trade and replenish their supplies before continuing their journey to China or India.[2]
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Professor of Psychology Patricia Owen-Smith earned an A.B. degree in English and a M.A. in Psychology from the University of Georgia in 1969 and 1970 respectively and her Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Georgia State University in 1985. Prior to coming to Oxford in 1986 she directed a large domestic violence program in the city of Atlanta while also maintaining a private practice in child, adolescent, and family therapy. She established Oxford College's Women's Studies Program and has been an active contributor to Emory University's Women's Studies Program, Emory Women's Center, and numerous women's organizations in the larger community. Dr Owen-Smith also developed and is faculty director of Oxfords Theory Practice-Service Learning Program.
Dr. Owen-Smith's research is in the area of poverty and women, specifically the effect of poverty on the development of adolescent females. Her qualitative analysis of Resiliency in Homeless Women" has earned her several grants and the 1996 Research of the Year Award from the Georgia Psychological Association. She is also the recipient of numerous teaching awards including Emory Universitys most prestigious teaching award, the Williams Award. Additionally she was the recipient of the Phi Theta Kappa and Mizel Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Emory University's Faculty Appreciation Award for Innovative Teaching.
Dr. Owen-Smith was a member of the first delegation of Women's Studies Scholars to Belarus and Russia. In 2001 she was named a Carnegie Scholar by the Carnegie Foundation's Academy for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. She currently directs a Carnegie Foundation national initiative on Cognitive-Affective Learning.
AB| University of Georgia| 1969
MA| University of Georgia| 1970
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The Contemplative Mind in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Constructing a Social Justice Pedagogy through Contemplative Serive Learning
Reclaiming Interiority as Place,
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A Contemplative Service-Learning and Social Justice Pedagogy, International Association for Research in Service Learning and Community Engagement, 2016
Integrating Contemplative Practices into the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, SoTL Commons, 2015
Service Learning as a Contemplative Practice, Lilly Conference on Teaching and Learning, 2015
Contemplation in Service Learning, International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
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Careers and higher education guidance for students in Year 10 and 11
MyCareerChoices analyses individual student responses to 300 questions and produces an Interest Profile based on over 40 broad career areas. It can be integrated into the school's careers curriculum, or used independently by careers advisers.
MyCareerChoices is carefully designed to:
- Stimulate thought and lively discussion around careers
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- Provide a personalised AS/A level or IB subject selection chart needed according to different career areas
- Stimulate further careers research along with a structured way for students to investigate their options and ask the right questions
- Incorporate two follow up interviews – either provided by MyFutureChoice or done in-house and supported by MyFutureChoice.
- Access to MyFutureChoice tutor portal
- Archiving student reports in PDF format
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Our interviewing service is an optional part of the MyCareerChoices programme. It provides:
- Either a single hand-over interview or a hand-over interview and a follow-up interview (after students have done some initial research).
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Wrestling Inc. Managing Editor Nick Hausman is back to host the latest episode of the WINCLY, which you can check out in the player above.
This week's episode includes:
* Justin LaBar joining Nick to break down the news of the week. Including The McMahon's "Fresh Start" initiative on Raw and Smackdown, the highs and lows of WWE TLC, the latest ROH signings, more
* Nick's interviews with WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray and ROH TV Champion Jeff Cobb
* Jesse Collings returns for a Views From The Turnbuckle audio edition looking at the top matches of 2018
You can subscribe to the Wrestling Inc. Podcast on iTunes and on Google Play. Join Justin and Nick every Thursday at Noon EST via the Wrestling Inc. YouTube channel to watch the news segment be recorded LIVE! You can watch just the live news segment in the video below.


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America Is Turning Into 'Blade Runner With Food Stamps'• Business Insider
Mead calls that first scenario, "Bladerunner with food stamps." Mead:
It's likely that an information age welfare state would consist of two components: straight out welfare and "social inclusion" payments for some, subsidized make-work jobs (like Postal Service employment in an age of email) for others.
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