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1. Is having offspring of a European and Native American. It was important regarding social status
2. In Latin America
3. Throughout colonial period
4. It determined what was your social status depending what was your race.
The devastation of the indies (1542)
1. It is a book written by Bartolome De las Casas. It was about the hardships that the indigenous people had endured by the Europeans.
2. In latin america
3. 1542
4. It brought awareness on how indigenous people were being treated. It also led to a debate in which the outcome was to abolish indigenous slavery.
Mita (1573-1812)
1. Labor tax. A way of enslavement.
2. Latin America
3. 1573-1812
4. It was another form of slavery.
Reconquista (ended 1492)
1. a period of time in which catholics re-captured spanish parts that were controlled by Muslims.
2. In Spain and Portugal. Iberian territory.
3. It ended in 1492.
4. This helped spread catholicism. It also enabled Christopher Columbus to get a loan to go discover the Americas.
1. Is when a region or country raise one single kind of crop.
2. Some parts of latin america
3. Colonial period. Still happens sometimes today.
4. It was important because it was either "boom or bust" for a region. If the weather prevented any production, it will take the economy with it.
Treaty of Tordesillas (1494)
1. Treaty which the Pope came up with to dissect Latin America for Spain and Portugal.
2. Spain and Portugal.
4. It separated Latin America for Spain and Portugal. Gave Portugal just Brazil to keep and the rest for Spain. Spain gained more wealth because it got the bigger part.
Jeronimo de Aguilar (1520s)
1. He helped Hernan Cortes with interpretation of the mayan language.
2. In a small mayan village. Mexico
3. 1520's
4. It helped Cortes communicate with the mayans.
1. He was an Aztec god. He vowed to return back and destroy the whole world. He also led the Aztecs on where to settle.
2. In Mexico
3. It was part of the Aztec and Mayan culture.
4. At one point they thought that Cortes was Quetzalcoatl. Thus gave him all he wanted at one point.
Cuahtemoc (1521)
1. Was the last leader of the Aztec empire before it collapsed with his abduction.
2. In Mexico
4. It was important because when he got killed, it signified the end of the aztec civilization. His death date is used to signify the collapse of technotitlan.
Bartolome De Las Casas (1542)
1. A priest that fought for indigenous rights. He wrote the book
the devastation of the indies.
He also had a debate which led to the abolishment of slavery.
2. Latin America
4. He subsequently brought an end to slavery of indigenous people.
Encomienda 1493-1791
1. Form of slavery that forced indigenous people to work for them.
2. In most of latin america
4. It killed off many indigenous people by this form of slavery. It also brought awareness to people on the hardships the indians endured.
1. Officials that were in charge of the capitols of Latin America. Highest official living in Latin America
2. In Lima and Mexico City
3. Colonial period
4. They had the power to veto any law the council of indies passed. They came up with "obedezco pero no cumplo".
1. Indians were forced to buy from Spain only. Were also forced to buy things they did not need.
2. In latin america that spain owned.
3. during the colonial period
4. It kept the indians enslaved in a way. Spain benefited from it because it got rid of the excess goods they produced.
The index
1. List of books that were banned by the spanish inquisition
2. Parts of latin america that spain owned.
3. Colonial period
4. It prevented people from getting different ideas to what the schools taught. It narrowed peoples thinking.
Engenho 1550
1.The whole process in which sugar cane was produced. Includes everyone and everything.
2. Brazil
4. This is how they created sugar to make money. It was similar to a hacienda. This also stimulated the growth of african slaves.
1. a person borned in Spain.
2. It was highly important during colonial periods. Spain/Portugal and latin america.
3. Colonial period.
4. The peninsulares were the ones with the highest status of all the races.
Debt Peonage
1.Was debt owned to a plantation owner. Form of slavery
2. In Latin America
3. Colonial period till 1994 when it got abolished.
4. It was important because the debt would be passed on generation after the next. Leaving families in the debt peonage system for a very long time.
Council of Indies
1. A council that was in charge of all Latin America for Spain.
2. Latin America, they were located in Spain.
3. Colonial Period
4. They made up all the laws for the Americas. They were below the King in power.
1. a situation in which a small number of families own most of the land in the region.
2. In latin america.
3. During Colonial period.
4. This was a direct cause of the consequences of having monocultura in one region.
Military fueros (1700s)
1. Military officials couldn't get arrested or be taxed. They made these laws so more people with Hidalgo titles can join the military.
2. In latin america
3. 1700s
4. This was a direct cause of dictatorship because the military had so much power.
Canning Agreement (1823)
1. British policy that backed up Monroe Doctrine. Stated that it would help latin americas keep their liberty.
2. In British for Latin America.
3. 1823
4. It helped back countries from trying to re-capture latin american countries.
El Grito de Dolores (1810)
1. Father Miguel Hidalgo gives this speech. Marks the mexican independence.
2. in Mexico
3 September 16, 1810
4. It marked as the mexican independence. Started a revolution in mexico.
Jose Bonifacio Andrade e Silva (1820s)
1. chief advisor of Pedro.
2. Brazil
4 He convinced Pedro to consider Brazil to get its independence. He paid people to tell the King that Brazil independence was needed.
Myth of indespensability
1. a strategy that a dictator uses to make himself look more than human. Supernatural status.
2. Wherever there was a dictator this happened.
3. When there was a dictator present.
4. It made some people worship the dictator a little too much. Made them almost God-like thus making it difficult to overthrow him.
Ninos Heroes (1847)
1. Cadets that fought till the end and refused to give in to the U.S Marines. At Chapultepec castle.
2. In mexico
3. Summer of 1847
4. This was the last stand that the Mexican army had against U.S. After this the treaty of guadalupe hidalgo was finalized.
Father Hidalgo (1811)
1. He was a mexican priest that was one of the leaders to lead in the mexican revolution.
2. In mexico
3. 1811
4. He was going to lead an revolt but got ratted out by a viceroy. He gave the speech "grito de dolores". He was eventually executed.
Battle of Goliad (March 1836)
1. Battle in which 365 texans were captured then executed. Turning point of the war.
2. In Texas.
3. March 1836
4. After the massacre, The. U.S army decided to help out the texans. It is sometimes called Goliad massacre.
1. He was the sun god. An aztec god.
2. In mexico. Aztec civilizations.
3. During the aztec empire.
4. The aztecs made sacrifices daily to satisfy the sun god, so it will shine the next day.
Hidalgo Status
1. Is the highest status. Belonged to the nobility. Lived close to the city and were exempted from paying taxes.
2. Anywhere where it was controlled by Spain.
3. Started after the reconquista.
4. Many people tried to do everything to gain this status. It also determined where one would live at.
1. The blending of 2 cultures together.
2. It happened a lot in latin america.
3. Colonial period.
4. It was used in missions. They converted indigenous people religion to catholicism.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848)
1. Was the treaty that brought the end to the Mexican-American war.
2. In Mexico
3. 1848
4. It gave the U.S all the western states including texas. The border was created. Rio grande was the border.
Ferdinand Magellan (1420-1521)
1. Portuguese explorer that sailed around the world.
2. Around the world. The explorer was from portugal.
3. 1480-1521
4. It made Portugal and Spain think about finding different ways to get to Asia. It would take too long to trade with them. Mapped out the world a bit better.
Malinche (1502-1527)
1. She was Cortes mistress in the Americas. She understood Nahuatl and spoke mayan language helping Cortes in his journey.
2. Mexico
3. 1502-1527
4. She helped free her own kind while she conquer Mexico alongside Cortes. She was extremely important to Cortes as he conquered mexico. She knew how to communicate with aztecs and mayans.
Noche Triste ( March 1520)
1. A night in which the spanish decided to escape technotitlan. Over 500 spaniards died that night
2. In technotitlan
3. March 1520
4. It was important because the spanish left a guy with small pox behind. He contaminated the whole colony killing 75 percent of the aztecs.
Atahualpa (1497-1533)
1. The Inca emperor in which was dooped to attend a feast to honor him. He got there, they ambushed him.
2. South america. Inca territory.
3. 1497-1533
4. He was ambushed then forced to convert to catholicism. He still got killed.
Tupac Amaru (?-1572)
1. A leader of a small inca population near the end of their civilization. He led them to revolt but got executed by the spanish.
2. Peru
3. ?-1572
4. When he died he took any chances there was to revive the Inca civilization.
New Laws (1542)
1. These laws were made to protect indigenous people from encomiendas. It "abolished" slavery.
2. Latin america
3. 1542
4. In a way it put an end to indigenous slavery.
"Obedezco pero no cumplo"
1. Viceroys thought this phrase when the council of indies would make rules that they thought weren't acceptable.
2. In latin america
3. During colonial period.
4. Viceroys had the last saying in what goes on in the Americas. They had the power to veto any law.
1. Plantation. Large estates.
2. All across latin America
3. during the colonial period
4. This was where most of the debt peonage would happen. Also most slaves would work here.
Virgen de Guadalupe (1531)
1. Is considered the mother of mexico. she appeared to Juan Diego
2. In mexico
3. In 1531, she appeared to Juan diego
4. She appeared as a dark skinned lady. Prompting people to think she might have been indigenous.
Palmares (1694)
1. Was the biggest formed group of runaway slaves in Brazil. They were made as a legend. It was believed that they were preparing to over throw Portugal. They were eventually caught.
2. In Brazil
3. 1694
4. It made the Quilombos to think twice about making big groups to live with. Bigger groups were easier to find
Mazorca Club (1829-1852)
1. It was a goon squad that was ran by the dictator jose Manuel Rosas.
2. In Argentina
3. 1829-1852
4. They named it mazorca because he tried to relate to the poor campesinos. In reality it meant "mas horcas".
Quilombos (1600s)
1. Runaway slaves in brazil that formed groups to help each other.
2. Brazil
3. 1600s?
4. They helped preserve african traditions.
"Growth without development"
1. is a type of economy in which a small number of people benefit from it.
2. Latin america
3. It still happens till this day.
4. The economy is growing but it only has an impact on a small number of people. It should impact everyone fairly the same.
1. a spanish term that signifies dictator or leader in a authoritarian system.
2. This was very common in latin america.
3. There are still some that exist today.
4. This type of government was accepted by many latin american countries.
Monroe Doctrine (1823)
1. a document which stated that the united states would support the independence of latin american countries. It would use their military if necessary.
2. In the U.S made for the latin american countries.
3. 1823
4. It gave permission to the United states to intervene in latin american affairs whenever it felt that it was being threatened.
Winfield Scott (1786-1866)
1. Is a highly regarded General for the U.S. He out maneuver Santa Anna in the Mexican-American war.
3. 1786-1866
4. He out maneuvered Santa Anna. Ultimately defeated him.
Agustin Iturbide (1783-1824)
1. He teamed up with Captain Vicente Guerrero. They pass the "plan the igual".
2. In Mexico
3. 1783-1824
4. He passed the "plan de igual" in 1821. He led the revolution. He became the king. He had three guarantees. Independent from Spain. Creoles and peninsulares are equal. And catholic church was only religion.
El Grito de Iparanga (September 7, 1822)
1. Brazil independence day in 1822.
2. Brazil
3. September 7, 1822
4. Before he made his decision, he traveled all around Brazil to make sure that people wanted a the independence or not.
Juan Manuel Rosas (1829-1852)
1. dictator in Argentina. Had a goon squad called "Mazorca Club". Conquered argentinian indians.
2. Argentina
3. 1829-1852 he was in power.
4. The reason why he became the leader was because he brought stability and peace to Argentina. He impressed people by conquering argentinian indians .
The Alamo (1836)
1. a battle known to be famous for people that were in it instead of the meaning of it. They were fighting to keep slaves. They were in a small fort. Around 200 texans.
2. Texas
3. 1836
4. The battle wasnt important. Davy crockett jim bowie were amongst the famous people that were there.
Battle of the San Jacinto river (1836)
1. The U.S army cornered Santa Anna's army. This was when they captured Santa anna.
2. Texas
4. Santa Anna bargained his life for Texas. He gave Texas its independence for his life. This was when Texas gained it independence.
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She nabbed a Pantene endorsement because her glossy, dark, thick, and usually straight locks are her calling card. Her strands are always so healthy, enviable, and consistent. But Selena Gomez changed up her hair at the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar party. But it's not surprising, since the singer and actor has made some subtle tweaks to her locks this year, which we saw at the Grammys and on her March W magazine cover. What's new and different about Gomez's follicles?
Well, her hair looks lighter, with a bit of a golden cast, the end result of which is a softer brown. Since we're so used to seeing Gomez with raven-hued hair, it's certainly a refreshening change that is noticeable enough without being drastic. That's not easy to do, but of course this coif queen pulls it off.
Gomez wore her much lighter brown hair pin straight and extra shiny at the fete. She paired it with a liquid metal Louis Vuitton dress. Her hair really did pop against the silver gown. You could also see tons of angles and layers. It's quite possible that Gomez's locks were assisted with extensions, but who cares? This was such a sleek and chic look for her. She does straight 'n' shiny often. But she did so with a twist last night.
Subtle but stunning, right? You look at her locks and think, "Wait, what's different, despite looking familiar?" That is certainly evidence of a masterful color job.
Her hair was certainly lighter than we are used to.
Her hairstyle and texture matched that of her column dress. It was so sophisto.
Gomez rocked curly locks with sideswept bangs at the Grammys earlier this month. But she was also rocking that lighter, rosier hue.
She has been all about shimmering, slinky fabrics on red carpets so far this year.
Lighter or darker, her hair inspires such follicle envy. Again, it's no wonder that Pantene snapped her up to rep the brand.
Gomez has been showing off this lighter shade since the calendar turned.
But here's the usual pitch black-ness. So. Much. Shine. It does feel like the multi-hyphenate has been getting progressively lighter this year. I like that it's subtle but noticeable and it suits her. She's not trying to shock us or totally switching things up. Instead, she's making slight changes. Anything else might be too hard for her legion of dedicated Selenators to handle at once.


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Motivation, Personality, Perception, Attitude
All behavior is goal oriented. Goals are the sought, after results of motivated behavior. The form or direction that behavior takes-the goal that is selected-is a result of thinking processes (cognition) and previous learning (example: experience). There are two types of goals: generic goals and product-specific goals. A generic goal is a general category of goal that may fulfill a certain need; a product-specific goal is a specifically branded or labeled product that the individual sees as a way to fulfill a need. Product-specific needs are sometimes referred to as wants.
Innate needs-those an individual is born with-are physiological (biogenic) in nature; they include all the factors required to sustain physical life (example: food, water, clothing, shelter, sex, and physical safety). Acquired needs-those an individual develops after birth-are primarily psychological (psychogenic); they include love, acceptance, esteem, and self-fulfillment. For any given need, there are many different and appropriate goals. The specific goal selected depends on the individual's experiences, physical capacity, prevailing cultural norms and values, and the goal's accessibility in the physical and social environment.
Needs and goals are interdependent and change in response to the individual's physical condition, environment, interaction with other people, and experiences, As needs become satisfied, new, higher-order needs emerge that must be fulfilled.
Failure to achieve a goal often results in feelings of frustration. Individuals react to frustration in two ways: "fight" or "flight." They may cope by finding a way around the obstacle that prohibits goal attainment or by adopting a substitute goal (fight); or they may adopt a defense mechanism that enables them to protect their self-esteem (flight). Defense mechanisms include aggression, regression, rationalization, withdrawal, projection, daydreaming, identification, and repression.
Motives cannot easily be inferred from consumer behavior. People with different needs may seek fulfillment through selection of the same goals; people with the same needs may seek fulfillment through different goals. Although some psychologists have suggested that individuals have different need priorities, others believe that most human beings experience the same basic needs, to which they assign a similar priority ranking. Maslow's hierarchy-of-needs theory proposes five levels of human needs: physiological needs, safely needs, social needs, egoistic needs, and self-actualization needs. Other needs widely integrated into consumer advertising include the needs for power, affiliation, and achievement.
There are three commonly used methods for identifying and "measuring" human motives: observation and inference, subjective reports, and qualitative research (including projective techniques). None of these methods is completely reliable by itself. Therefore, researchers often use a combination of two or three techniques in tandem to assess the presence or strength of consumer motives. Motivational research is qualitative research designed to delve below the consumer's level of conscious awareness. Despite some shortcomings, motivational research has proved to be of great value to marketers concerned with developing new ideas and new copy appeals.
The ethical issues regarding motivation and consumption behavior are focused on the promotion by some rnarketers of undesirable behaviors (example: smoking, drinking. gambling, compulsive buying), and the targeting...
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In this celebration of Jewish life at the tip of the African continent,
businessman and philanthropist, Tony Raphaely, has curated stunning
individual and group portraits that collectively represent a snapshot
in time of Cape Town's vibrant Jewish community.
Dov Fedler was a "laatlammetjie", born and bred in Johannesburg in 1940 just as Hitler was getting into his stride. A third child was not on his parents' "want-list". It was hard enough supporting two much older children and a printing business struggling to exist.
When Dov was about three his mother had a "nervous breakdown" which is when he remembers seeing his first pencil and knowing precisely what it was that he wanted to do with his life. There are no coincidences in Dov's life. He believes that a hand of destiny has steered his path towards becoming a leading South African cartoonist for more than 45 years. Many dramatic encounters (not with aliens or spirits, but with everyday people) have shaped him and he wouldn't have missed any of it.
Dov's story is intensely personal and honest, with a powerful combination of humour, emotion and community history. OUt Of Line attempts to do a few short things. It is an autobiography but it is also an attempt to capture a particular history of a specific generation; that of the Jewish baby boomers who descended from mainly Lithuanian stock.
The ancient world, much like our own, thrived on cultural diversity and exchange. The riches of this social reality are evident in the writings of Jews in the Hellenistic and Roman eras. Jewish authors drew on the wide range of Greek literary conventions and gave fresh expressions to the proud traditions of their faith and ethnic identity. They did not hesitate to modify and adapt the forms they received from the surrounding culture, but their works stand as legitimate participants in Greco-Roman literary tradition. In Greek Genres and Jewish Authors , Sean Adams argues that a robust understanding of ancient genre facilitates proper textual interpretation. This perspective is vital for insight on the author, the work's original purpose, and how the original readers would have received it. Adopting a cognitive-prototype theory of genre, Adams provides a detailed discussion of Jewish authors writing in Greek from ca. 300 BCE to ca. 135 CEaincluding New Testament authorsaand their participation in Greek genres. The nine chapters focus on broad genre divisions (e.g., poetry, didactic, philosophy) to provide studies on each author's engagement with Greek genres, identifying both representative and atypical expressions and features. The book's most prominent contribution lies in its data synthesis to provide a macroperspective on the ways in which Jewish authors participated in and adapted Greek genresain other words, how members of a minority culture intentionally engaged with the dominant culture's literary practices alongside traditional Jewish features, resulting in unique text expressions. Greek Genres and Jewish Authors provides a rich resource for Jewish, New Testament, and classical scholars, particularly those who study cultural engagement, development of genres, and ancient education.
What are you willing to do to survive? What are you willing to endure if it means you might live? 'Achingly moving, gives much-needed hope . . . Deserves the status both as a valuable historical source and as a stand-out memoir' Daily Express 'A story that neads to be heard' 5***** Reader Review Entering Terezin, a Nazi concentration camp, Franci was expected to die. She refused. In the summer of 1942, twenty-two-year-old Franci Rabinek - designated a Jew by the Nazi racial laws - arrived at Terezin, a concentration camp and ghetto forty miles north of her home in Prague. It would be the beginning of her three-year journey from Terezin to the Czech family camp in Auschwitz-Birkenau, to the slave labour camps in Hamburg, and finally to Bergen Belsen. Franci, a spirited and glamorous young woman, was known among her fellow inmates as the Prague dress designer. Having endured the transportation of her parents, she never forgot her mother's parting words: 'Your only duty to us is to stay alive'. During an Auschwitz selection, Franci would spontaneously lie to Nazi officer Dr Josef Mengele, and claim to be an electrician. A split-second decision that would go on to endanger - and save - her life. Unpublished for 50 years, Franci's War is an astonishing account of one woman's attempt to survive. Heartbreaking and candid, Franci finds the light in her darkest years and the horrors she faces instill in her, strength and resilience to survive and to live again. She gives voice to the women prisoners in her tight-knit circle of friends. Her testimony sheds new light on the alliances, love affairs, and sexual barter that took place during the Holocaust, offering a compelling insight into the resilience and courage of ordinary people in an extraordinary situation. Above all, Franci's War asks us to explore what it takes to survive, and what it means to truly live. 'A candid account of shocking events. Franci is someone many women today will be able to identify with' 5***** Reader Review 'First-hand accounts of life in Nazi death camps never lose their terrible power but few are as extraordinary as Franci's War' Mail on Sunday 'Fascinating and traumatic. Well worth a read' 5***** Reader Review
In this groundbreaking book, Selina O'Grady examines how and why the post-Christian and the Islamic worlds came to be as tolerant or intolerant as they are. She asks whether tolerance can be expected to heal today's festering wound between these two worlds, or whether something deeper than tolerance is needed. Told through contemporary chronicles, stories and poems, Selina O'Grady takes the reader through the intertwined histories of the Muslim, Christian and Jewish persecutors and persecuted. From Umar, the seventh century Islamic caliph who laid down the rules for the treatment of religious minorities in what was becoming the greatest empire the world has ever known, to Magna Carta John who seriously considered converting to Islam; and from al-Wahhab, whose own brother thought he was illiterate and fanatical, but who created the religious-military alliance with the house of Saud that still survives today, to Europe's bloody Thirty Years war that wearied Europe of murderous inter-Christian violence but probably killed God in the process. This book is an essential guide to understanding Islam and the West today and the role of religion in the modern world.
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Powerful and provocative' Paula McLain 'Beautiful, engrossing, heart-breaking' Rachel Rhys 'Monumental in a way that few novels dare attempt' Washington Post The Miltons are a powerful old New York family - the kind of family that used to run the world. And in 1935, they still do. Kitty and Ogden Milton seem to have it all: an elegant apartment on the Upper East Side, two beautiful little boys, a love everyone envies. When a tragedy befalls them, Ogden comforts Kitty the only way he knows how - they go sailing, picnic on a small island off the coast of Maine, and buy it. For generations the Miltons of Crockett Island revel in a place that is entirely their own. But it's 1959, and the world is changing: Ogden's firm hire a Jewish man, Len Levy, who earns the admiration of not only his boss, but his boss's beautiful young daughter. When Len and his friend visit the island, the Milton's principles and prejudices are challenged like never before. At the dawn of the 21st century, the family money has run dry, and the island is up for sale. Returning for one last visit, Kitty's granddaughter uncovers disturbing evidence about her family's wealth - and realizes she is on the verge of finally understanding the silences that seemed to hover just below the surface of her family all her life. 'Thought-provoking and propulsive...Welcome to old money, new heartbreak and big secrets' New York Times Book Review
God is unbounded. God became flesh. While these two assertions are equally viable parts of Western Christian religious heritage, they stand in tension with one another. Fearful of reducing God's majesty with shallow anthropomorphisms, philosophy and religion affirm that God, as an eternal being, stands wholly apart from creation. Yet the legacy of the incarnation complicates this view of the incorporeal divine, affirming a very different image of God in physical embodiment. While for many today the idea of an embodied God seems simplisticaeven pedestrianaChristoph Markschies reveals that in antiquity, the educated and uneducated alike subscribed to this very idea. More surprisingly, the idea that God had a body was held by both polytheists and monotheists. Platonic misgivings about divine corporeality entered the church early on, but it was only with the advent of medieval scholasticism that the idea that God has a body became scandalous, an idea still lingering today. In God's Body Markschies traces the shape of the divine form in late antiquity. This exploration follows the development of ideas of God's corporeality in Jewish and Greco-Roman traditions. In antiquity, gods were often like humans, which proved to be important for philosophical reflection and for worship. Markschies considers how a cultic environment nurtured, and transformed, Jewish and Christian descriptions of the divine, as well as how philosophical debates over the connection of body and soul in humanity provided a conceptual framework for imagining God. Markschies probes the connections between this lively culture of religious practice and philosophical speculation and the christological formulations of the church to discover how the dichotomy of an incarnate God and a fleshless God came to be. By studying the religious and cultural past, Markschies reveals a Jewish and Christian heritage alien to modern sensibilities, as well as a God who is less alien to the human experience than much of Western thought has imagined. Since the almighty God who made all creation has also lived in that creation, the biblical idea of humankind as image of God should be taken seriously and not restricted to the conceptual world but rather applied to the whole person.
Jewish Bible Translations is the first book to examine Jewish Bible translations from the third century BCE to our day. It is an overdue corrective of an important story that has been regularly omitted or downgraded in other histories of Bible translation. Examining a wide range of translations over twenty-four centuries, Leonard Greenspoon delves into the historical, cultural, linguistic, and religious contexts of versions in eleven languages: Arabic, Aramaic, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Russian, Spanish, and Yiddish. He profiles many Jewish translators, among them Buber, Hirsch, Kaplan, Leeser, Luzzatto, Mendelssohn, Orlinsky, and Saadiah Gaon, framing their aspirations within the Jewish and larger milieus in which they worked. Greenspoon differentiates their principles, styles, and techniques-for example, their choice to emphasize either literal reflections of the Hebrew or distinctive elements of the vernacular language-and their underlying rationales. As he highlights distinctive features of Jewish Bible translations, he offers new insights regarding their shared characteristics and their limits. Additionally, Greenspoon shows how profoundly Jewish translators and interpreters influenced the style and diction of the King James Bible. Accessible and authoritative for all from beginners to scholars, Jewish Bible Translations enables readers to make their own informed evaluations of individual translations and to holistically assess Bible translation within Judaism.
Endorsed support to help students reach their full potential. This Student Book provides comprehensive support for this faith-based course, with a strong focus on improving performance. Endorsed by OCR for use with the OCR GCSE Religious Studies A: World Religions specification, and written by experienced examiners to give students confidence in the resources. Grade Studio offers clear, level-specific advice to show students where they can improve, and Exam Cafe enables exam preparation through a range of revision activities to help all students get the most out of their revision. This book also contains motivating activities enabling students to progress step-by-step.
This is a study of the Old Testament as the story of a people. The author describes the growth of Israel from its beginnings through to Moses, the reigns of David and Solomon and into the Hellenistic era. Aided by maps, charts and photographs the book analyzes and interprets the familiar biblical narrative in the context of our modern knowledge of the ancient world. New features of this edition include a series of definitions of key terms, new illustrations and it also takes into account more recent archaeological discoveries.
Following The People and the Books, which "covers more than 2,500 years of highly variegated Jewish cultural expression" (Robert Alter, New York Times Book Review), poet and literary critic Adam Kirsch now turns to the story of modern Jewish literature. From the vast emigration of Jews out of Eastern Europe to the Holocaust to the creation of Israel, the twentieth century transformed Jewish life. The same was true of Jewish writing: the novels, plays, poems, and memoirs of Jewish writers provided intimate access to new worlds of experience. Kirsch surveys four themes that shaped the twentieth century in Jewish literature and culture: Europe, America, Israel, and the endeavor to reimagine Judaism as a modern faith. With discussions of major books by over thirty writers-ranging from Franz Kafka to Philip Roth, Elie Wiesel to Tony Kushner, Hannah Arendt to Judith Plaskow-he argues that literature offers a new way to think about what it means to be Jewish in the modern world. With a wide scope and diverse, original observations, Kirsch draws fascinating parallels between familiar writers and their less familiar counterparts. While everyone knows the diary of Anne Frank, for example, few outside of Israel have read the diary of Hannah Senesh. Kirsch sheds new light on the literature of the Holocaust through the work of Primo Levi, explores the emergence of America as a Jewish home through the stories of Bernard Malamud, and shows how Yehuda Amichai captured the paradoxes of Israeli identity. An insightful and engaging work from "one of America's finest literary critics" (Wall Street Journal), The Blessing and the Curse brings the Jewish experience vividly to life.
The Temple Scroll is the longest manuscript found in the Qumran Caves and perhaps the most important halakhic composition known from the Second Temple Period. The scroll presents itself as a rewritten Torah, which begins with the renewal of the Sinaitic covenant and then turns to the building of the Temple. This volume of the Dead Sea Scrolls series brings together for the first time all of the manuscript witnesses to the Temple Scroll.
The Princeton Dead Sea Scrolls Project provides a major landmark in general access to these documents. It is the first serious attempt to provide accurate transcriptions and translations with critical commentary to all the nonbiblical scrolls found at Qumran. These are important reference books for specialized studies in biblical fields.
A classic account of courage, integrity and most of all, belonging. In 1977, after serving as a leading activist for the democratic dissident movement in the Soviet Union and the movement for free Jewish emigration from there, Natan Sharansky was arrested. He spent nine years as a political prisoner, convicted of treason against the state. In fact, Sharansky was fighting for individual freedom in the face of overt tyranny, a struggle that would come to define the rest of his life. In Never Alone, Natan Sharansky and historian Gil Troy show how Sharansky's years in prison, many spent in harsh solitary confinement, prepared him for a very public life after his release. As an Israeli politician and the head of the Jewish Agency, Sharansky brought extraordinary moral clarity and uncompromising, often uncomfortable, honesty. Never a follower of tradition for tradition's sake, or someone who placed expediency or convenience ahead of consistent values, Sharansky was an often awkward political colleague but always visionary in his appreciation of where the real threats to freedom lay. Never Alone is suffused with reflections from his time as a political prisoner, from his seat at the table as history unfolded in Israel and the Middle East, along with his passionate efforts to unite the Jewish people. Written with frankness, affection, and humor, the book offers us profound insights from a man who embraced the essential human struggle: to find his own voice when it was denied him, his own faith and the people to whom he could belong.
He demonstrates that Ashkenazic Jewish culture was profoundly shaped and conditioned by life in an overwhelmingly Christian society. Drawing on diverse Christian documents, he portrays Christian beliefs about medieval Jews and Judaism with a degree of detail seldom found in Jewish historics. Emphasizing social, political, and economic history, but also duscussing religious topics, Glick describes the evolution of a complex, inherently unequal relationship. Because the Ashkenazic Jews of medieval Europe were ancestral to almost the entire Jewish population of eastern Europe, their historical experience played a major role in the heritage of most Jewish Americans.
The Jews of the former Soviet Union have always been the subject of intense controversy. In the past 25 years, however, they have become more puzzling. How many of them are there? How strongly so they identify themselves as Jews? How do they perceive antisemetism in their countries? Will they leave, where will they go? Theses ate among the questions that have enlivened the discussions of Jews in republics known as the Commonwealth of Independent States. they have sparked debate because they have deep policy implications for Russia, Israel, the United States, and other countries. They are the questions which this book seeks to examine. Too little fact has informed this debate, and even less theory. Until very recently, surveys of the actual intentions, perceptions, motivations, and fears of Jews in the region were out of the question. This is now beginning to change. Here is the first book based on an on site survey of a representative sample of Jews in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). In addition to providing data in the Jews of Moscow, Kiev, and Minsk- who collectively account for 28% of all Jews residing in the three Slavic republics of the CIS- the author places the survey results in their social and historical context. He explains why ethnic distinctiveness persisted and even became accentuated in the Soviet era and also describes the position of Jews in Soviet and post-Soviet society and some of the dilemmas they face. This book will be crucial reading for anyone interested not only in the general situation of the Jews of the former Soviet Union but also in their perceptions, worldviews, and plans for the future.
During the past two generations, Jewish public thought and discourse has differed dramatically from that of the era between the Emancipation and the Second World War. The chasm of the Holocaust and the watershed establishment of a Jewish state has radically changed the Jewish intellectual landscape. With their two largest concentrations in Israel and the United States, the Jews are no longer a European nation. Above all, the Jews, for the first time since they went into exile, have become free individuals, with the right to choose between the land of their birth and their ancestral homeland in Israel.
Are the Jews then a religious community dispersed among other nations? A community of equal citizens of various countries with their own cultural and historical identity? Or are the Jewish people a nation with its own homeland? However one answers this question, the political, socio-economic and cultural ramifications are enormous. Moreover, since world Jewry is now crisscrossed by divisions between religious and secular Jews, between groups of different cultural backgrounds, and between those living in a sovereign Jewish state and those who are citizens of other countries, it is the link between Israel and the Diaspora which confers a collective identity on this multiform entity. Yosef Gorny's central theme is Jewish public thought concerning the identity and essence of the Jewish people from the Holocaust and the establishment of the State of Israel up to the present day. Chapters address such topics as The Zionist Movement in Search of a National Role, The Zionist Movement in Quest of its Ideological Essence, The Intellectuals in Search of a Jewish Identity, The Diminishing Status of Israel as a Jewish State, Revolutionary RadicalismThe Left-Wing Jewish Student Movement, 1967-1973, Neo-Conservative Radicalism, The Alternative Zionism of Gush-Emunim, The Conservative Liberalism, and In Defense of Perpetual Zionist Revolt. Reflecting the collective thinking of Jewish intellectuals, this is a volume of interest to anyone concerned with issues of Jewish identity.
This superb collection of writings comes as a tribute to one of the
leading scholars of Judaic Studies in our century, Alexander
Altmann, and to the Institute of Jewish Studies, which he founded.
His former students and colleagues present essays which touch upon
the many areas of Professor Altmann's interests. The studies range
from early rabbinic mystical texts to contemporary theological
investigations. The majority of the articles explore leading
figures and issues in medieval and early modern Jewish philosophy
and mysticism.
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Texas A&M underclassmen have their moments in loss to No. 1 Alabama
Underclassman play bodes well for A&M's future
COLLEGE STATION - When Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond spun out of trouble and added a couple of twists along the way in escaping an Alabama pass rush en route to a highlight-reel touchdown pass Saturday night, the freshman looked an awful lot like a fellow San Antonian who held the same gig four years ago.
"Please don't go down that road," Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin said with a slight chuckle when asked if Mond reminded him of 2012 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel. "You're not going to get me with that one. It's 'Kellen Mond.' "
Despite some acrobatics at quarterback and the occasional flashy play, Mond has a long way to go before he's in Manziel's league. The same could be said of the current Aggies compared with Manziel's first team - the flashes are there, but A&M (4-2, 2-1) likely won't finish 11-2 like that surprising 2012 squad did.
"I don't compare this team to any team I've ever had," Sumlin said following the Aggies' 27-19 loss to the top-ranked Crimson Tide on Saturday night at Kyle Field. "Players in that locker room are not real happy right now."
'No moral victory'
Sumlin was fielding questions about what many considered a moral victory for A&M, considering the Aggies were nearly four-touchdown underdogs against rolling Alabama (6-0, 3-0), which had defeated its two prior SEC opponents by a combined score of 125-3.
"There's no moral victory," Sumlin said. "When you play that hard and play that long, no one is happy."
A&M had a final shot at trying to tie the game, but Alabama recovered an onside kick with 17 seconds to play and the Crimson Tide moved on in pursuit of a fifth national title in nine seasons under coach Nick Saban.
"We were ahead 24-3 and we didn't finish the game," a perturbed Saban said of a third quarter Crimson Tide lead over A&M. "(But) this is a different A&M team. They learned something when they lost against UCLA."
Florida up next
The Aggies, who next play at Florida (3-2, 3-1) on Saturday night, opened the season by blowing a 34-point, late third-quarter lead in the Rose Bowl and falling to the Bruins 45-44. The second-largest collapse in history in major college football prompted nationwide ridicule and hard questions about Sumlin's future, but the young Aggies have responded with a resiliency that makes the sixth-year coach proud.
"Everybody wants to be great, everybody wants to win games," Sumlin said. "Everybody wants to be a champion, but are you willing to do the things that are necessary? You try and get better week by week, and these guys understand that. … If you get better every week, there's not a game we can't win."
The Alabama game signaled the start of the meat of A&M's schedule, followed by playing in Florida's "The Swamp" for the first time since 1962, and then home games against Mississippi State and Auburn.
"Each week, our young guys are getting better and better," said A&M junior receiver and team leader Christian Kirk, who stretched out for an extraordinary touchdown catch after Mond's Manziel-like theatrics late in the third quarter. "They're not afraid to go out there and make plays - that's the best thing about it. And as the season goes on, we're going to keep growing stronger."
The Aggies are trying to improve upon three consecutive 8-5 finishes, although reaching eight victories this season might be an accomplishment in its own right considering A&M's travel roster against Arkansas on Sept. 23 in Arlington consisted of 55 underclassmen (freshmen or sophomores) among the 83 on the trip.
Dodson's big night
One of those underclassmen - sophomore linebacker Tyrel Dodson - turned in his best game as a collegian against the Crimson Tide, with a career-high 16 tackles, including 2½ tackles for loss.
"He's giving everything he's got," Sumlin said. "With a game like that, when he's challenged as a linebacker against quality running backs, it shows what he's capable of. He's got energy and is a great communicator. He has a great upside."
The Aggies' 18 true freshmen who have played halfway through the regular season already ties for most in a year in program history.
"You have to give A&M a lot of credit," Saban said. "We knew they would play hard for 60 minutes and compete. They did that."


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McCaffrey's, established in 1986 in Yardley, Pennsylvania, by James J. McCaffrey (Jim), was followed by a Market in Princeton in 1992, and a few years later, West Windsor in 1996. Now, with more than 1,100 employees and six locations, the store continues to provide unparalleled customer service, the highest quality fresh food and an unsurpassable commitment to the communities in which it does business.
What sets McCaffrey's apart from other markets? To name a few: six-day-a-week fresh seafood and produce deliveries, including local, exotic, and organic varieties; bakery items baked fresh daily; unique, chef-inspired prepared foods made in their own commissary in nearby Langhorne, Pennsylvania; and catering to meet all your entertaining needs.
McCaffrey's stands behind its claim to bring you the highest-standard, quality ingredients — no matter the label. Organic is a big industry buzzword and a label that gets our attention around the perimeter and down practically every aisle of grocery stores nationwide.
Keeping with this food trend, McCaffrey's is happy to offer you thousands of organic options. They have excellent relationships with their shippers and growers/farmers who share their vision and have great integrity of product. McCaffrey's knows their Garden State customers are educated consumers who share their vision too. Please visit Meet our Local Farmers on their Produce and Meat Department Pages at mccaffreys.com for some examples of their relationships.
If you usually only order seafood at restaurants, McCaffrey's challenges you to try sauteing, pan frying, baking, or grilling some of their fresh catches at home — halibut, swordfish, salmon, and flounder.
If you prefer meat, their experts in that department will help you decide between some of their specialties — rib roast, filet mignon, chicken breasts, or thighs or pork loin. They'll help you with everything from selection and preparation to cooking and storing ideas. Add to your plate some fruits and vegetables they stock from their neighborhood farmers and you've answered the question, What's for Dinner?
Don't forget a little room for dessert. McCaffrey's Bakery Department boasts a complete line of freshly baked products — from artisan breads and rolls to muffins, fruit tarts, and cupcakes. And they specialize in all-occasion, custom-decorated, and specialty cakes. They are always including new bakery recipes at www.mccaffreys.com if you decide to make your own. Remember: every great gathering ends with something sweet!
Besides their circular, in-store signage, and talking to our associates, the best way to learn about everything food- and drink-related at McCaffrey's is on their website and via Facebook. If you're looking for an event — like their free, monthly nutrition events with their own Registered Dietitian — visit mccaffreys.com/events. Or like them on Facebook for important announcements — like their addition of beer, wine, and spirits in the Princeton Market! Each department changes their Fresh Picks page monthly for What's in Season — from apples and pears to their store-made, Muffin of the Month!
If you have a department-related question, like — How do I put together a fantastic cheese plate? — each department has an Ask the Expert page. Their department directors read and respond to customer questions daily and post one question/answer for all customers to benefit from monthly!
The Department 101 pages delve more into food- and drink-topics, if you're interested in learning more. They continuously upload recipes for you online, as well — highlighting McCaffrey's Own, Gluten-Free, Heart-Healthy, and Diabetic appetizers, entrees, desserts, and more.
Each year Princeton customers help McCaffrey's raise funds for the American Cancer Society during its Grocer Fights Cancer Day; five percent of that day's net sales are donated to this worthy organization.
The Grocer Fights Cancer Day has been held annually since 1992 when Jim began the event after his sister was diagnosed with cancer. Since its inception, it has raised more than $550,000 to fight cancer at its six markets collectively (four markets in PA — Blue Bell, Doylestown, Newtown, and Yardley, and two in New Jersey — Princeton and West Windsor).
Have a special event coming up — a graduation, family reunion, the big birthday? McCaffrey's is your best choice for in-home dining and entertaining. Their catering planners have years of experience helping hosts/hostesses plan small, intimate gatherings and large, elegant events. We are full service — theme and menu planning; bartenders and servers; equipment rental and linens; floral arrangements, and of course, the food!
Their chefs can create a menu to your specifications, using only the highest quality, freshest ingredients. And, they specialize in all occasion, custom-decorated and specialty cakes. To discuss your catering needs, please call their Catering Department at 1-800-717-7174.
Speaking of catering, you can order your complete Easter and Passover meals from McCaffrey's this season. Please visit their catering page at mccaffreys.com for both seasonal menus.
Here's to another 25 years in a wonderful community!
McCaffrey's, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton Shopping Center.
335 Princeton-Hightstown Road, Southfield Shopping Center, West Windsor.
Also in Blue Bell, Doylestown, Newtown, and Yardley, Pennsylvania. www.mccaffreys.com


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What Is the Government Pension Investment Fund (Japan)
The Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) is the pension fund for Japanese public sector employees. The GPIF pension fund is the largest pension fund in the world, with approximately $1.6 trillion in assets under management as of 2020. The GPIF contributes to the stability of the Employee's Pension Insurance and National Pension programs.
Understanding the Government Pension Investment Fund (Japan)
The GPIF invests in a mix of domestic and international stocks and bonds, as well as FILP bonds. A large amount of the GPIF's assets are invested with external money managers, who are selected and monitored by GPIF managers. Only a small portion of the assets in the domestic bond category are invested by in-house investment managers. The majority of the GPIF's assets are allocated to passive investment funds that seek to mirror the returns of a market index within each asset class.
The Government Pension Investment Fund Operating Principles
The overarching goal should be achieve the investment returns required for the public pension system with minimal risks, solely for the long-term benefit of pension recipients. This principle is meant to preserve the stability of the system. Below are a few other key principles:
- The primary investment strategy should be diversification by asset class, region, and timeframe. While acknowledging short-term market fluctuations, investment returns should be more stable and efficient by operating on a long-term investment horizon, while at the same time securing sufficient liquidity to pay pension benefits .
- The GPIF formulates the policy asset mix and manages and controls risks at the levels of the overall asset portfolio, each asset class, and each asset manager. The GPIF employs both passive and active investments to benchmark returns set for each asset class, while seeking untapped profitable investment opportunities.
- By fulfilling these responsibilities, the GPIF should be able to continue to maximize medium-to long-term equity investment returns for the benefit of pension recipients.
GPIF Institutes Performance-Based Management Fees
The GPIF instituted a new fee structure in April 2018. Under the new system, funds that achieve their predetermined investment return target will receive a similar level of fees as they receive now. If the actual return exceeds the target, however, they will be paid progressively more in proportion to the results. A missed target will lead to lower fees, but compensation will still be comparable to the fees paid to passively managed funds with similar amounts of assets under management. Investment returns are evaluated using a time frame of three to five years.
Actively managed Japanese stock funds used in GPIF assets did not earn their keep over the past decade, with investment returns undershooting index growth by 0.04 percentage points, despite higher fees.


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This cool skull keeps your pens in one place and discourages your colleagues from 'borrowing' them! Makes a great makeup brush holder or is a fun candy or coin holder.
This Skull Pen Holder, toothbrush, or make-up brush holder is 3D printed to your order.
Standard: 110mm (4.5 inches) tall - suitable as a pen holder.
Large: 150 mm (6 inches) tall - suitable for larger items (brushes etc).
Available in gold, black, white, red, blue, orange and silver.
Made from eco friendly bio-resin sourced from corn. Recyclable and bio-degradable.
Other colours may be available - just ask me :-)
Pens not included.
This is a design from Thingiverse generously made available under Creative Commons Licence. A portion of this sale will go to the designer as a tip.
Materials: Bio Resin.


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Roller Derby is AMAZING!! We're not surprised your little one wants to join Roller Derby since it is an amazing group sport and community that helps build confidence and athleticism. Check out our article on how Roller Derby started here. We get that you might be scared letting your precious child join a sport that you may think is a bit scary. We're here to let you know that it is an awesome way for your kids to experience all the things that you really want them to. There are Junior Roller Derby leagues all across the country that accept skaters as young as 8 years old. The best way to find the right fit for your kid is to look up and talk to your local league(s) on what their requirements are and what your kids will need to skate with them. We have worked with many Junior Derby teams and have created some packages based on what works best for young skaters. Please enjoy our recommendations below and feel free to call or email us if you want to talk through your options. Don't forget to vote in our awesome poll. Last year, "Uh, MY KID PLAYS ROLLER DERBY! (I am now way cooler than your standard Soccer Mom)" won by a long shot (over 50%) with "Heck yes! I have all my questions answered! You guys rock my socks!" and "Nailed it!! I found exactly what I was looking for" neck and neck for 2nd place so make sure you weigh in this year!
The Just a Little Phreaky Derby Jr Rookie Package will get you everything you need for your little skater! Knowing that kiddos grow like weeds and change their minds constantly, we have put together a package that will allow you to get what you need for the here and now. These skates will get your kids feet derby wet, but will also work well as daily recreational gear if for some absolutely, crazy insane reason your kiddo doesn't like Derby (not a chance...). This package comes with one of the best entry level skates, all the pads they'll need, a helmet, and mouthguard at a price you'll love!
The Just a Little Phreaky Derby Rookie Package is one of our most popular rookie packages! The Devaskation team is proud to bring you a Derby Rookie package that blows away everything else on the market. We wanted our favorite gear in one package but still be able to fit it into a skater's budget. Get a great skate and all the protective gear you need for an amazing price!
The Just a Little Phreaky Banked Derby Rookie Package will get you everything you need for your little banked track skater! The Devaskation team is proud to bring you a Derby Rookie package that blows away everything else on the market and was designed specifically around the needs of Banked Track Roller Derby! We wanted our favorite gear in one package and still be able to fit it into your budget. We started with the Phreakskate Phoenix Jr. This skate features a Jackson Rave boot and the X-Firm Boom Wheels. This package is complete with Atom Supreme Pads, S1 helmet and a SISU mouth Guard to keep your kiddo covered. Our team believes that this is one of the only "Fresh Meat" packages that truly gives new skaters a good foundation of the skates and gear they need to start bouting on a banked track as well as for them to grow their skills.
The Super Phreak Banked Derby Rookie Package is one of our most popular rookie packages for banked track derby! We started this awesome package with the Phreakskate Phoenix. This skate features a Jackson Vantage boot and the X-Firm Boom Wheels. 187 Pads, S1 helmet and a SISU mouth Guard will keep your big kid protected. Our team believes that this is one of the only "Fresh Meat" packages that truly gives new and intermediate skaters a good foundation of the skates and gear they need to start bouting on a banked track as well as for them to grow their skills.
The Phreakskate Derby Hybrid Jr will get your little skater rolling! This skate is comprised of some of the very best entry level components on the market today. The Jackson Rave boot is comfortable and the Jackson nylon plates are outfitted with Pilot trucks creating a light weight and stable platform. This skate comes with the option of two of the best toe stops on the market -- the Mota Monster or the GrnMnstr Gumball. It also comes with Mota Hybrid Toxic wheels that are similar to the hugely popular Atom Poison wheels and Bionic Abec-7 bearings. The skate comes with Mota lock nuts and matching laces for stylish performance.
The Phreakskate Derby Hybrid Skate is the go to starter skate for fresh meat teens and adults! The Phreakskate Derby Hybrid is comprised of some of the very best components on the market today. The boot is a Jackson Vantage boot that is comfortable and durable and is heat-moldable. The lightweight Pilot Viper Zytel plate is mounted to this boot. This skate comes with the option of two of the best toe stops on the market -- the Mota Monster or the GrnMnstr Superball. It also comes with Mota Hybrid Toxic wheels that are similar to the hugely popular Atom Poison wheels, but according to Mota they are made with a different compound that slightly improves performance. Of course, a skate like this comes with Bionic Abec-7 bearings. The skate comes with Bionic lock nuts and matching green laces for stylish performance.
The Phreakskate Phoenix Jr Skate will get your little skater rolling around that banked track! The Phoenix Jr skate is comprised of quality components at an extreme value. The boot is a Jackson Rave boot that is comfortable and durable and perfect for new or beginner skaters. This skate comes complete with Atom Boom Nylon Wheels, that are great for indoor skating, especially Banked Track Roller Derby, Bionic Abec-7 bearings, and Mota Monster Toe Stop.
The Phreakskate Phoenix Skate is the go to starter skate for fresh meat teens and adults skating on banked track! This skate is comprised of quality components at an extreme value. The boot is a Jackson Vantage Boot that provides comfort and performance with a great look and perfect for new and intermediate skaters. The Pilot Viper Plates are lightweight, strong and designed specifically for performance skaters. This skate comes with one of the most popular toe stops on the market -- the Mota Monster, Atom Boom Nylon Wheels, and Bionic Abec-7 bearings so you know you'll fly!
The Pads Package will keep your skater super safe! Safety is very important and we want all of our customers to feel safe without spending a ton of money. Being safe doesn't have to be expensive, especially in these great packages. Choose your pads package and sizes, then add any other safety gear you need. It's that simple.
We have a lot of Helmet Options so you're sure to find a great one! We recommend getting a certified helmet for your Derby player and our favorite options are the 187 Certified Helmet, the S1 Lifer Helmet, and the Triple 8 Certified Sweatsaver Helmet. The 187 and Triple 8 options are dual sized so you may get a little wiggle room in sizing and the S1 shells allow you to replace liners for 7 sizes ensuring you can use the same shell for longer.
Your skater will LOVE the SISU NextGEN Mouth Guard! The Devaskation team spends A LOT of time talking to skaters, and parents of skaters, and the SISU mouthguard is almost everybody's favorite (you can read all about that here!). The SISU Aero is made from a high-tech thermoplastic material that provides 30% better protection than conventional mouth guards, despite being only a sleek 1.6mm thick (that's over 60% thinner for maximum comfort)! Compared to the larger mouth guards that require you to take it out in order to talk, drink, etc., the Sisu is only 1.6mm thick and hugs your teeth allowing you to speak clearly, drink normally, and much more. Now that you're happy, your kiddo will get to choose from a variety of awesome colors so they'll be super happy and comfortable too!
Skate Bags are a must for all of that skate stuff they'll be lugging around for the forseeable future. We have quite a few awesome bags to choose from and love the color options of this Atom Backpack. Not sure if everything will fit in the bag? Shoot us an email with the bag you are looking at and we'll walk you through what will fit in it, how it will fit in it (it's not a clown bag, it's just super amazing and fits more than you think it will), as well as help you find the right bag if the one you're looking at won't quite work.
There are sooooo many important things to know about Roller Derby wheels that we've written a whole article about it. You can check out our Best Wheels for Roller Derby Article here or if you already know what you want, you can start shopping for all the awesome wheel options here. All of the derby skaters we know have tons of wheels and are always adjusting to find the perfect one. You can find a great place to start learning in the article above. Don't forget to check out the amazing bundles for some great savings on some awesome wheels and bearings too!
Now that you have all the informaion on how to get your kid started in Roller Derby, here's some information you'll need on the new lingo you'll be learning as well as how Roller Derby Scoring works!


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It's Your Best Guests
It is always nice to be asked. Whether it is for a life event or just a night out with friends, it feels nice to receive an invitation. It shows that people are thinking of us and that we are important enough to be included. We are valued. Some invitations are more meaningful than others, of course. It may be that an invitation is just a formality, like when you are invited to your 3rd cousin's wedding in Bora Bora. They know you aren't coming; you know you aren't going, but still, the invitation is sent and received. Or maybe it is to an invitation to your nephew's mid-year college graduation in North Dakota. Outside. In December. There is no way you are making that trip, but still, they remembered you. When Jesus came to the world, he gave an open invitation, "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matt. 11:28-30) He asks us to continue sending that invitation to any and all we know. When you invite someone to church, it shows that you care. Even when you don't think the person will come, or you have been declined 100 times, keep making the invitation. Doing so indicates that not only is your faith and church important to you, but that the person being invited is important to you. You want to share a part of your life that is valuable, with the people in your life that are valuable. It also shows your love and devotion to Christ by being obedient to His command to make disciples. Going to church and inviting people to church is certainly not the only thing we do to fulfill the Great Commission, but it can be a wonderful step in that direction. Finally, inviting people to church is an effective way to get them there. Advertising is an option, but it is the least effective option and often costs an inordinate amount of money. What about a visitation ministry? Shouldn't the pastor and/or some qualified folks chase down leads I give them? While more effective than advertising, it is just barely so and takes a lot of time in an increasingly closed off culture. What about the pastor? Isn't it his job to grow the church? Well, yes and no. His call is to equip the saints to do ministry (Eph.4:11-12). While he certainly should invite people, he or even multiple staff will never get the job done. It is "expected" that the Pastor will ask. His invitation is less meaningful, especially to your friends and family. The best way to get people to come to church, is for a friend to invite them, and keep inviting them. So who will you invite? Pastor Evan


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Superintendent FAQ
Academics - C&I
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Accountability (STAAR/EOC)
EOC requirement
Q: are students that aren't attending summer school steal able to retake the eoc?
A: Students are strongly encouraged to attend summer school to prepare for the EOC assessments in July; however, summer school is not a requirement for EOC retakes.
How to Deemphasize Testing?
Q: High-stakes standardized testing was a major player in our district cheating scandal, what can our district do to de-emphasize the testing, while still allowing our students to succeed on the tests, particularly our kids with disabilities and limited English proficiency.
A: Educators in El Paso ISD will use STAAR results to identify those students who are not performing academically at grade level and offer additional support. Teachers can incorporate a STAAR test item in whole group instruction, and show students how to answer the question correctly. This instructional strategy takes the anxiety out of the learning climate while showing students what they will be expected to do on STAAR.
Position on Standardized Testing
Q: Do you support moving away from standardized testing and towards teacher and student centered teaching? Sent From: 188.8.131.52
A: I am not in favor of eliminating all standardized testing, but I believe we test too much. We need some standardized testing to ensure equity in educational services.
Reevaluating Standardized Tests
Q: Do you feel standardization of tests in regard to learning need to be reevaluated?
A: Yes I do. While STAAR tests do help educators to know which students are below grade level, I do not believe we need to test every child every year.Advanced Academics & Innovation (No entries)
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Bilingual stipend change?
Q: I teach Bilingual Kindergarten and want to know if the stipend ceases does that mean your Administrator has the right to remove you to another grade level?
A: The Bilingual stipend will remain for all teachers assigned to a bilingual/dual language section.
Dual Language at Elementary Campuses
Q: Are ALL elementary school going to have TRUE DUAL LANG program with 2 teachers were our students can truly become BILINGUAL?
A: EPISD is exploring options to expand the dual language program. Currently EPISD implements a Two Way dual language program but is considering implementing a One Way dual language program. The two teacher model is implemented depending on the number of student participating. The district implements a one teacher model at Mesita GT/Dual language program. At the other 8 dual language schools, the district implements either a two teacher or a one teacher model, depending on the grade level.
Dual Language at Middle Schools
Q: When are you going to open the dual language program in the middle schools? We have kids ready for the 2014/2015 school year, example from Kohlberg, Polk, Herrera and Lundy.
A: A Dual Language program proposal will be presented to the Board of Managers in the November meeting. The proposal will provide many answers. However, the Board of Managers may accept, approve, deny and or provide further direction in terms of dual language programs.
Dual Language Expansion Into Middle Schools
Q: El Paso High Townhall Mtg. What is your vision for dual language expansion into the middle schools?
A: District staff will present a proposal for middle school dual language expansion to the Board of Managers on November 19, 2013. The presentation will focus on selected middle school sites and program design.
Dual Language Offering at Middle Schools
Q: Can you provide any update on the progress of dual language being offered in the middle schools? There have been 2 years of middle school students that have lost out on continuing the dual language program in the middle school environment. To ask us to travel to Wiggs is not a reasonable request especially if you have other students in other schools within the district. This needs to be a priority for these students that have participated in the elementary program.
A: EPISD staff will present a Middle School Dual Language proposal to the Board of Managers on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. The proposal will include recommended sites, program design, and costs.
Dual Language Question re Options
Q: Mr. Cabrera, Hello. I have a question regarding the dual language program being implemented next year. I would like to know if we are only given the option of utilizing the one way dual model (only with LEP students) or if we have the option of choosing a two-way dual model ( including monolingual English speakers along with LEP students)? Thank you. Sent From: 220.127.116.11
A: During the needs assessment process, the committee looked at available staff and number of ELLs per grade level. The dual language model (one way vs. two way) will varying from campus to campus depending on the staff available and ELLs. The principal along with the needs assessment committee examined options and staffed for the type of dual language model that would best meet the needs of students taking into account the available resources and staff.
Dual Language Survey Process
Q: Who was surveyed about the dual language initiative? What is the direction of EPISD's dual language program? Why is there regional imbalance between west/south/northeast? How can parents participate more in the process, be a part of the development? Why inconsistent communication from DELA?
A: Staff will provide a dual language program proposal that will address many of your expressed concerns. The recommendations will be made in the Board of Managers November meeting.
English first?
Q: Did this school district forget it's in USA. should be ONE language taught and that is English. El Paso isn't in Mexico last time I looked. But maybe it's thanks to EPISD that if you only speak English your in trouble at stores in this town. What a shame.
A: El Paso ISD is committed in providing a quality education to all students by offering dual language programs. The goal of dual language education is to develop biliteracy. The program teaches students in Spanish, however, English is also utilized 50% of the time. Students enrolled in dual language programs will be bi-literate. National research has demonstrated that this type of program increases academic achievement. It also teaches students about diversity and builds cultural competence.
Future of Dual Language
Q: El Paso High What is your vision for the future of dual language in the district?
A: EPISD is exploring options to expand the dual language program to middle school. Staff have been working to put together a proposal to present to the Board of Managers. The district is also looking at implementing One Way dual language programs at interested campuses. Graduating bilingual and bi-literate students is one of the ways EPISD is preparing students for the 21st century.
Improve Graduation Rates for Bilingual & New English Language Learners
Q: What other efforts will be made to help improve graduation rates for bilingual and new English language learners as to avoid repeats of what happened in our the district previously?
A: Two ways to address the issue: One has already been addressed in developing administrative regulations, creating a position in Guidance and Counseling to assist campuses in placement of students from Mexico in classes, and in the training that has been and/or will be provided to campus staff. The second, is improving the quality of instruction, Prek-12 for all ELL students by understanding the data and investing time in training teachers to increase their teaching effectiveness.
More Dual Language Options in Middle and High Schools
Q: Will there be more dual language middle school and high school options for the many students in the program. There are many west side parents waiting to hear some news on this. Thank you
A: Staff will presenting to the Board of Managers on November 19, 2013, a proposed middle school dual language program. The presentation will focus on proposed middle school sites and program design.
Rumored bilingual stipend change
Q: Why are you considering doing away with bilingual stipends?
A: The district is not considering doing away with bilingual stipends. Teachers will continue to receive the stipend if they are assigned to a bilingual/dual language section.
Teaching Non English Speaking Students
Q: What is going to be done about teaching non English speaking students so they can function in the classrooms? Who is going to provide services to students who do not speak any English?
A: EPISD offers a bilingual program at all 58 elementary campuses. Bilingual teachers are responsible for teaching all academic content in English and Spanish. At the secondary level, all campuses offer the required ESL program. Certified ESL teachers teach both language and Reading/ELA content by linguistically accommodating instruction for English Language Learners.
Why Students From Mexico Held Back a Year
Q: Why do students that come from Mexico that have Spanish as their first language speaking get held back a year plus, take more then 1 ESL mandatory class in a year (class that help them learn english) having only 8 periods?
A: Students that come from Mexico and have Spanish as their first language are not held back a year. In grades 1-8, upon admission, the student is placed at the grade level reached in the home country and at high school,the student should be placed initially at the grade level reached in the home country, pending final transcript credit analysis by Guidance Services. The ESOL class is always paired with a Reading class because these students are at the Beginning level of English and need more time.
Board of Managers Meetings
Q: Thank you, I love the business approach? I was in the business field for more 15 years before I started teaching. I love to watch the board meetings online. The meetings are direct and to the point. Many educators don't realize that this approach is necessary in order to get EPISD back on track. Please share with educators the importance running an efficient business and how businesses need to stay afloat. Ms. C
A: Thank you for your comments. We look forward to your continued support.
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14th China International Agrochemical and Crop Protection Exhibition (CAC) and 4th China International Fertilizer Show Inaugurated in Shanghai
The 14th China International Agrochemical and Crop Protection Exhibition (CAC) and 4th China International Fertilizer Show inaugurated in Shanghai New International Expo Center on Feb. 26, 2013. Guests including Li Yongwu, Chairman of China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation and Zhao Jungui,Vice Chairman and Secretary General witnessed the opening ceremony. As World largest and most professional agrochemical exhibition with the most active transactions, CAC won the authorized certification from UFI last year, which shows the popularity, internationalization, branding and service professionalism of the exhibition have won the approval of international professional organizations. CAC is the annual grand gathering of global agrochemical industry players involved in pesticide, fertilizer and plant growth regulator. It is the world's largest agrochemical exhibition with the most attendees in the industry. The three-day exhibition ushered in 25,000 visitors from 108 countries. Covering over 46,000 m2, with 860 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and regions, the exhibition has broken the records in scale. Foreign exhibitors have also increased, including 75 companies from 15 countries and regions, namely India, France, U.K., South Korea, Germany, Taiwan, Brazil, Paraguay, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, America, Egypt, Vietnam and Netherland.


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Coach Greg Oglesby, Carroll Senior High's 2016-2017 Teacher of the Year, was awarded Best Essay from Region 11 at a special awards banquet at the Hurst Conference Center on August 3, 2017. The banquet was hosted by the Education Service Center Region 11 and generously funded by the EECU credit union, and recognized all of the teachers of the year from school districts in the north central Texas region.
The Teacher of the Year Program, sponsored by the Texas Association of School Administrators, allows districts to submit one elementary and one secondary candidate to compete at the regional and state levels. Seventy-two teachers, representing 40 school districts in Region 11, participated in this year's competition.