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Check In Check Out: A Tier 2 Intervention
Congratulations, you are successfully implementing Tier 1 PBIS! Your systems and practices meet the needs of most of your students, and you have the data to prove it. However, some students need more support, and it's time to explore and implement Tier 2 interventions. This session introduces Check In Check Out (CICO), an evidenced- based intervention providing structure, instruction, prompting, and positive feedback to students, significantly improving student outcomes with minimal resource investment. Learn what has worked (and not worked) from a district using CICO at the elementary and middle school levels.
Mara Lynaugh
Hood River County School District
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Age Level Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Focus Coaching, Leadership and Policy, School-wide or District- wide Systems
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Weakening laws against cannabis would send the wrong message to vulnerable people, the Government has said, as it rebuffed a call for a review from a former senior police officer.
Bernard Hogan-Howe says he oversaw a tough drugs regime at the helm of the Metropolitan Police but now thinks it could be time for a change.
However, the Home Office and the mother of a man who died after experiencing cannabis-induced mental illness rejected the idea.
Lord Hogan-Howe fronted a Channel 4 Dispatches programme and wrote a Mail on Sunday article about his proposal.
He says a body of experts should be established to "look at the accumulating evidence on legalisation with open minds".
And the ex-police chief added that the UK could consider following Canada's lead in legalising the drug.
But the call followed a disturbing case of a cannabis-using driver who killed a doctor, and a study that underlined the effects of cannabis on the brain.
Challenging the former police chief, the Home Office said there was a "potential grave risk of increased misuse of drugs" if cannabis was decriminalised or legalised.
"The decriminalisation of cannabis would not eliminate the crime committed by the illicit trade, nor would it address the harms associated with drug dependence and the misery they can cause to families and society", a spokesman added.
"Decriminalisation or legalisation would send the wrong message to the vast majority of people who do not take drugs, especially young and vulnerable people".
Janie Hamilton also challenged the call. Her son was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2014 but doctors believe his psychosis led him to refuse treatment.
"I could never bring myself to endorse the legalisation of a drug that derailed my son's life and so many other young people's that I have seen in mental health wards", she said.
Earlier this month a 22-year-old cannabis user was jailed in the UK for seven years after crashing into a young doctor. He plead guilty to dangerous driving and driving while over the limit for cannabis.
Jake Rogers' actions – overtaking at nearly 90 mph – also led to life-altering injuries for his girlfriend.
Separately, a study in Canada found cannabis use was affecting the brains of teenagers.
Despite the lead author expecting alcohol to have a major effect, it was marijuana that was linked to errors in working memory, reasoning and ability to control behaviour.

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Crystal Crowned
Elise Kova
The epic conclusion of the Air Awakens Series is an instant USA Today Bestseller!Long live Solaris.One bloodthirsty ruler has been overthrown by another, casting the shadow of death over the Solaris Empire. Vhalla Yarl stands upon the stage of fate, prepared to do battle one final time. Fragile alliances will be tested and new bonds will be formed as the world is reshaped. She fights as the champion of peace, but when the night is darkest will she be able to pay the price of a new dawn?


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Grey Rainbow Sweater
Grey Sweatshirt knit Rainbow sweater available in ages 4 months to 5 years.
Modern, comfortable sweater designed for your little ones to jump about in.
Matching harem leggings also available. A bold and bright print with yellow cuffs and collar.
Made from GOTS Certified Organic Cotton sweatshirt knit fabric, 95% Cotton 5% Spandex.
Recommend washing, inside out at 30 degrees, no tumble dryers and they shouldn't need ironing. There will be some shrinkage on the first wash.
All garments are hand made with lots of love and each order is lovingly wrapped for it's own protection in the post.
GOTS = ( Global, Organic, Textile, Standard) Identification that the product adheres to environmental and social responsibility throughout the production chain, from planting to sewing the garment.


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CFUW North Vancouver's major scholarship fundraising event of the year is coming soon. Reserve Wednesday, May 8h, 2019 for our annual FUNDRAISING PLAY NIGHT at Deep Cove's Shaw Theatre.
First Impressions Theatre Group will present "DUETS" by PETER QUILTER—-a thought provoking four part comedy. "A gloriously funny examination of the chaotic world of love, relationships and why the grass is never greener. Duets is a hilarious tribute to the strength and madness of the human heart."
TIME: Doors open at 7pm, theatre doors open at 7:30 pm and play begins at 8pm.
TICKET PRICE: $27.00 each. Tickets available from members or, if any left, at the door.
Light refreshments will be served and wine is available for purchase from the theatre volunteers.
Please help support our scholarship fund which helps at least one young graduating female student from each North Vancouver secondary school pursue her chosen post-secondary education and our similarly-intended endowment funds at Capilano University, BCIT, Simon Fraser University and UBC, where we are currently trying to raise $50,000 for its endowment.


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Trucent pioneers intelligent engineered solutions to complex challenges in fluid separation, ethanol and corn oil extraction, and plant process optimization. We do it with the smartest, most driven people in the industry. We provide proactive service and support, precision technologies, leading-edge equipment, and mobile fleets. We're nimble — able to deploy vast resources whenever and wherever they're needed. Give us your challenge, immerse us in your process, and let us find ways to help you reduce waste, find new revenue streams, and become more sustainable. Let's make something extraordinary, together.
A global leader in metalworking fluid separation, recovery, and purification solutions, Trucent FSG helps customers like you achieve optimal fluid performance and operational excellence.
Trucent's ASG is an ethanol industry leader in corn oil separation. We can help you maximize and optimize corn oil and coproduct extraction — and your plant's revenue potential.
Centrifuge Parts and Repair provides vital parts and repair services for the broader centrifuge industry. These services include complete machine rebuilds, bowl balancing, and repairs.
Are you up for a challenge?
We're always looking for talented, insightful, driven, and friendly individuals to join our team.
With two decades of experience in the sustainability industry, Tom Czartoski is a pioneer in many commercially practiced fluid purification operations and technologies. His dedication and enthusiasm for industrial and fluid services has driven innovation in the advanced sustainability solutions that Trucent delivers. Tom is viewed as a sustainability thought leader within a wide range of industries, including environmental services, automotive manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, and alternative fuels.
Kevin Moore provides bottom-line results in R&D, operations, and commercial roles. An executive leader and engineer with 11 patents and numerous board directorships, he executes high-risk assignments, working collaboratively across organizations and driving results by growing net income and revenue.
Joining the company in 2012, Lauren Kennard oversees the accounting and finance functions of Trucent and its foreign and domestic subsidiaries. She was instrumental in founding our Mexican subsidiary and serves on its Board of Directors. Lauren leverages her accounting experience and deep knowledge of the company to help support Trucent's aggressive growth strategy and provide meaningful reports to the company's leadership. Prior to joining Trucent, Lauren was employed as a Certified Public Accountant with the accounting firm Plante & Moran, PLLC, working on both assurance and tax engagements. Her clients included mid-size privately held companies in the manufacturing and service industries, along with biotech start-up entities.


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Please review the schedule below and attend the appropriate session. Due to the large number of players in the Kinder/1st grade program, we are assigning time slots based on last name. Please adhere to these time-slots so we can ensure a manageable number of players for our coaches to evaluate.
Please note there is no separate boys and girls teams for the Rookie program.
When & Where:
Sunday, October 21st, 2018
Monroe Middle School, 1055 S Monroe St, San Jose, CA 95128
Kinders/1st Grade: last name starting with A-L – 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Kinders/1st Grade: last name starting with M-Z and 2nd Graders – 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Please bring your own ball and please check in at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
Ball Sizes
· Kinder/1st Grade – 25.5 ball
· 2nd Graders – 27.5 ball
If you cannot attend your designated time slot, your kid will be placed in a team.
NJB is a parent volunteer run organization. As part of the registration process, you have committed to volunteering for up to 4 hours or a $100 buyout.
Evaluations are when we have the most need for volunteers. One shift will serve to fulfill your volunteering obligation.
Please email to Enyu Ma at firstname.lastname@example.com with the following information
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- Phone number
- Email if different from reply
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Brazilian Model Adriana Lima Gives Birth to Daughter Sienna
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"Marko [Jaric] and I are overjoyed to welcome Sienna into our family, and Valentina is looking forward to becoming a big sister," the model shared in a statement about Sienna, who was born at 1 p.m. and weighed in at approximately 7 pounds on arrival. (Her rep adds that both mother and child are doing well.)
This is the second child for the Victoria's Secret stunner and her former NBA star beau, whom she wed in February 2009; the couple welcomed daughter Valentina later that year.
Image: Adriana Lima, via s_bukley / Shutterstock.com


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Call to Action: The Oil and Gas Authority Commission 2015
Oil and Gas Authority Chief Executive, Andy Samuel reports his early findings from the urgent commission requested by the Rt Hon Edward Davey MP, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change on the impact of the sharp decline in global oil prices on the UK oil and gas industry.
Andy Samuel's report, 'Call to Action: The Oil and Gas Authority Commission 2015, identifies the two key risks facing the industry and issues an urgent 'call to action' on the immediate measures industry, Government and the OGA must take to protect this critical UK sector. The OGA will be a catalyst for change and a facilitator of action, driving performance and removing unnecessary barriers to help protect the current production base and secure a positive future for the UK oil and gas industry. But the OGA cannot achieve these outcomes in isolation. Now is the time for tripartite dialogue and action to become a reality and for industry, Government and the OGA to demonstrate leadership and focus on delivery.


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Chimcare LLC strives to be the leader in the chimney and air-duct cleaning industry. We are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality service at affordable pricing. We are known throughout the Northwest for our professionalism and dedication to customer satisfaction.
Starting in 1989, Richard Peralta began a small chimney sweeping company in Canby, Oregon in order to help support his growing family. Richard started the business on a part-time basis to provide extra income for his family of eight in 1989, while working full time for UPS. After five years of hard work and dedication to his customers, he was able to leave his day job and pursue the business full time. Richard built the business from the ground up by providing dependable, quality service that you can trust.
Thanks to his incredible dedication to the craft, integrity, and impeccable customer care, his business quickly grew into the chimney repair and cleaning company that carries on his legacy today. Many of Richard's first customers are still with Chimcare LLC today, along with their family and friends. We are very honored that the majority of our business is from loyal repeat customers and their referrals.
Chimcare has expanded with additional locations in order to service the greater Portland and Seattle areas. Our chimney professionals can service homes and businesses as far north as Everett, WA, and as far south as Salem, OR.
In case you were wondering, Richard is still alive and kicking, but he passed the torch to his sons, Jesse and Daniel in 2005. While these two keep Chimcare running, Richard now dedicates his time to community outreach projects that are his passion. Jesse, along with his younger brother, Daniel, remain committed to not only keeping up with the level of service that their father provided for many years, but to try and exceed it. They want to go above and beyond for each and every customer.
Along with the current customer base, Jesse is working hard to expand Chimcare as his father had always dreamed. We welcome new customers who are searching for clean-cut service technicians who have experience, quality workmanship, and a name that is trusted around the northwest.
We are proud to carry on the Peralta Family tradition of providing exemplary Chimney Care for you and your home. The Chimcare Story lives on!


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About ODS
ODS has existed for many years, born out of the need to maintain Oxford City Council's housing stock, parks and streets. It was formally established in 2012 to serve the community's needs and provide commercial services where capable.
In 2018, ODS was made a wholly owned company by its sole shareholder, Oxford City Council. It is now made up of two companies that work together to deliver cost-effective public and commercial services.
Becoming a separate entity opened ODS up to new possibilities and ambitions. We are building more homes and maintaining streets, parks and properties. We are constructing more highways and buildings. We are providing more managed services, repairing vehicles, conducting MOTs, recycling waste, controlling pests and removing trees. We are working for more local authorities, businesses, schools, universities and residents now across the county.
We create social value – through the services we deliver directly to residents and through the excellent commercial services we provide to businesses, institutions and other local authorities.
Our commercial customers are reassured to know that many of our people have unrivalled expertise in their fields and have probably seen more and done more than most of our competitors ever will.
But we are still hungry to find new, better ways of doing good for our communities and customers, sustainably and in a cost-efficient way.
We create social value – through the services we deliver directly to residents and through the excellent commercial services we provide.


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Yesterday, was Oldest's first day back at school after the Easter holidays. When I asked her if she had enjoyed her first day back she replied, "so, so". When further questioned it emerged that she had spent the day doing rather a lot of reading and writing. Normally, this would be her idea of a perfect school day. To put this into context my daughter is six years old and at home she loves both reading and writing. She spent most of the holidays writing stories and poems. She also finished two books in quick succession.
However, on her first day back she seemed rather disinterested in what she had learnt. When pressed it emerged that she had been learning about "inference skills". Although my six-year-old struggled to say the word and became increasingly frustrated when trying to explain. In the end realising what she was trying to say I asked her what she had learnt about inference,
"I don't know, it was boring"
It broke my heart to see and hear my daughter feeling so dejected about a subject that she loves. In my (admittedly biased) opinion, Oldest is really good at reading and writing. This isn't anything to do with what the school has done and it is nothing to do with what I have done, it is all down to Oldest and what she has done. What Oldest doesn't realise is that she can already use inference and deduction. She uses these skills every time she reads her books, she just didn't recognise the label being used. Terms or labels that teachers have to use with our children, so that they can tick another box.
I have already written several times about my worry for my daughters and how they will fare in this education system. An education system that is being suffocated by the Tory government. My daughters are incredible but they are not unique because every single child is incredible in their own way. The problem is that the government doesn't recognise this. The government sees our children as robots. Robots that can be programmed to tick the right boxes at the right time. The government doesn't appreciate that our children are all individuals and that they all have different talents. If we let the government win then they will extinguish our children's unique talents and they will snuff their enthusiasm for learning.
Why will this happen?
This will happen because the government is taking all of the creativity out of the classrooms. Children are now being forced to follow overly ambitious curriculums and to reach unrealistic targets. They are being forced into the same holes. The problem is that they are not pegs, they are children. Children need to be inspired to learn. It is common sense that children aren't going to learn in a classroom that is boring but that is what the government is making our classrooms. Our children are expected to learn parrot fashion, expected to repeat back terminology and apply it rigorously to their work. There is no time for creativity, instead it is all about the mechanics. Children are born risk takers. From birth they are unafraid to make mistakes and that is how they learn. The government is stopping this natural instinct. It is being drilled into our children that they are not allowed to make mistakes.
I worry that my bright daughter will put her pencil down and that she won't want to write stories anymore. I don't want her to feel under pressure to produce a perfect piece of writing that neatly ticks the boxes. I want her to continue to write because she loves to write,
I want her to let her imagination run wild.
I worry that her school life means that she will fall out of love with learning. What is the purpose behind this dull and very dry education system? The government would have you believe that it is to raise standards. But what does this really mean?
Education system for all?
The government has created an elitist monster. Education should be accessible and open to all but this is no longer the case. They have created a hierarchy of what are considered important subjects with Mathematics and English being at the top. But who says that they are the most important? They are not the most important subjects to the boy who loves drama or the girl who loves art. Why are these art based subjects considered 'lesser' subjects? In today's society we live in a world that is driven by technology. Isn't placing Maths and English at the top of the hierarchy a reflection of how out of touch our government is with modern society. Isn't it about time that the government started to realise the importance of creativity too.
There have been whispers of what will happen if the government gets its way and forces every school to become an academy. Schools will be under even more pressure to achieve results and hit targets. Therefore the pupils that look like they won't achieve those targets will be shown the door. The government is creating an education system that is no longer inclusive, an education system that will make some pupils, possibly our children, feel like second class citizens. What will happen to those children that don't fit into the government's criteria of 5 A* to C?
The government is standing on the edge of an educational abyss, one that will see children stigmatised because they don't fit in with what the government classes as intelligence. Who is it that says my six-year olds needs to be able to use the terms inference and deduction? What happened to her reading for enjoyment? I worry for the future of our society because the government is determined to destroy creativity and curiosity. Skills that helped our forefathers survive and skills that ensured our society flourished.
It is now our children and their creativity that represent our hopes for a better future.
As parents we have to nurture this hope.
Does your child enjoy school?


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2015 Multi-Sector General Permit
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August 2017 SWPPP Revision
Stormwater discharges from industrial activities at Sandia National Laboratories/New Mexico (SNL/NM) are eligible for coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP). This Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) was prepared by National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia (NTESS) for the Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Sandia Field Office (SFO), owner of SNL/NM, located in Albuquerque, NM. This SWPPP was prepared in compliance with the 2015 MSGP (effective June 4, 2015) and includes a description, potential pollutant sources, and control measures for each permitted site; and stormwater monitoring and compliance plans.
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National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia, Sandia National Laboratories/NM
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A concert Friday at Rose Music Hall doesn't so much represent a changing of the local music guard, as it does a blending.
It will celebrate two bands who have created new, vital musical statements. One has an on-again, off-again arc but, when it is on again, is one of the true, original voices on the Columbia rock scene. The other hasn't been in the pool long enough to wrinkle.
The former is Bockman, which releases the long-awaited "Kid." Guitarist Sean Canan, drummer Danny Carroll, bassist Wil Reeves and keyboardist Andrew Weir all have established themselves in numerous musical contexts.
Together, the foursome experiences a comfort level that fosters creativity. On its first record in 10 years, the band brings its varied experiences to the table. "Kid" is the lived-in work of a veteran group, but there is no sense the band is cashing in past glories or making a tribute album to itself.
Opener "Don't Ask Why" is a sublimely melodic cut, a song for all seasons; it has a gliding feel yet retains the slightest hint of pathos. Next, "The Hold" melds the sound of "Summerteeth"-era Wilco with the respectable side of a jammier act like Phish.
Among the album's high points is "Terra the Bella." The song's melodic structure and intermittent backing chorus suggest an update on Queen tunes like "Somebody to Love." The cut is punctuated by a gorgeous, extended Weir piano solo.
Closing couplet "Break Your Fall" and "Whitefish Bay" end the record in romantic fashion. The former feels like a no-filter photograph of late summer light with its dazzling piano and driving rhythms.
The latter emulates the grainy glory of a Levon Helm-led Band tune, its lyrics approximating the sentiment of a tragic epic poem. "Whitefish Bay," and thus the album, closes with the stanza "My love for thee as we sink / Lungs fill with water / My heart is forevermore."
The mark of an ace band like Bockman is that even a relatively average song, such as "All It Took," has enough moving parts to commend it. That particular cut takes just enough melodic curves in the road to stand out.
It is encouraging to hear a band grow older, but also wiser. "Kid" finds Canan, Carroll, Reeves and Weir majoring on what matters — their shared melodic sensibility and a desire to spur each other to sounds none of them could find alone.
The latter release is Mangosteen's "Planets." The four-piece has a healthy respect for the titans of funk, soul and jazz, yet retains enough youthful swagger to keep the music from becoming dusty or derivative. On this six-song set, Mangosteen strikes an appealing balance between the lovable weirdness of Talking Heads and the weird loveliness of Tom Jones.
Opener "Be Da Bo" is the clear highlight, a velour disco biscuit that is as catchy as high-concept pop gets. Singer/drummer Spencer Westphalen introduces the track with a call to "starting engines." This cut, and later cousin "Space Booty," furthers a space-odyssey motif and gives voice to a desire for out-of-this-world pleasures.
Westphalen sings that first track like a man making eyes at you through a cloud of lounge smoke. Michael Miller is his wing-man with organ playing that reaches beautiful, seedy heights. A guitar squall leads to changes in tone and tempo, rounding off a seriously complete composition.
Elsewhere, "Little Buddy" finds guitarist Colby Johnson unleashing his inner rock hero over a retro-R&B feel. "She's A Lady" gives Miller another terrific feature, this time on electric piano. Closer "A Walk on the Brighter Side" achieves a Curtis Mayfield gospel groove.
Not everything works as well. Part of the band's appeal is in its willingness to play with the line between healthy bombast and hot air. A tune like "Space Booty," the aforementioned hymn of devotion to the derriere, tap-dances along that boundary, but ultimately lands on the right side. The seven-minute "Heartbreak" crosses it with an indulgent spoken-word intro and languorous feel.
"Planets" isn't a moon shot, but it's a fun, funky voyage to the outer limits boosted by serious chops that resonate in the present and make promises for the future.
Friday's show begins at 9 p.m.; tickets are $7. Birdwatchers shares the bill. Learn more at www.rosemusichall.com.


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Monday, February 25, 2019
My Thoughts on Last Night's Oscars or, How we were Given the Worst Film to Win Best Picture Since Crash...Maybe Even Worse
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Your story
In the last of the 'your story' segment, you'll hear from some of our current students discussing what they're currently doing to make the most of their experience and why.
'As a law student, I went into university with the idea that making time out of my studies would be difficult due to the amount of reading I had to do. This was quite the contrary as I came to realise that anything was possible if I manged my time effectively (cliché, I know). Not veering too far away from my course, my involvement in the law society saw that I was able to not only interact with those on my course, but also take breaks with them without feeling guilty for not studying. This means that I am able to take part in events held by the society such as the law society ball, trips to Ascot and trips abroad.'
'I also found that sometimes I needed a break from my course mates. Working on campus has me a lot with this. As a student ambassador, I have had the pleasure of meeting with people on different courses, some of whom I am close friends with. As someone who loves travelling but with very little money to do so, I have found it useful to looking out for university-organised getaways. The student's union has so many opportunities for students to travel abroad; an economical and safe way to explore different countries.'
'My first impulse when I came to university as someone who greatly suffers with anxiety and depression was, naturally, to barricade myself in my room and only leave when absolutely necessary. Whilst this may seem like an appealing tactic, especially given the proximity of the on-campus co-op's discounted Ben and Jerry's, I highly recommend doing the opposite. Within my first term I identified the lack of a German society, as part of my degree revolves around study of the language itself. Consequently, I put myself out there, found a group of like-minded peers, signed a mountain of paperwork (well perhaps more of a small stapled pamphlet or two) and hey presto – founded the Reading University German Society (or RUGS for short). This led to a realisation that I could tailor my uni experience to suit my passions and ambitions in ways I'd never even considered.'
'I am now a second-year student who is the current president of RUGS, student ambassador for the department of literature and languages, course representative for both English Language and Modern Languages for all part 2 students and a slowly but surely progressing member of the Reading University Pole Fitness society. Apologies for any cheesiness, but I can't say enough that I am truly proud of the person I've become whilst studying here at uni! I've overcome many personal difficulties, made lifelong friendships and pushed myself to new limits, whilst only occasionally retreating to my duvet-burrito-esque self when it really calls for it.'
'My first year at Uni was by far the best year of my life. I lived with these new people who quickly became family. I learnt how to cook, clean and do my own washing. I had this complete and utter sense of freedom, an independence which allowed me to do whatever, eat whatever and live how I wanted to.'
'Of course, if you go to university, you'll study your course, but other opportunities crop up everywhere. For example, thanks to the university's connections this past summer I worked at Reading Festival; I've joined societies that I've never heard of before, like Yogalates; I've work on campus as a student ambassador and I've studied abroad. The people I've met, skills I've learnt and the opportunities I've had have made me a more confident person ready for a career in whatever I choose.'
'So, you guys might be questioning whether university is worth it? All I can say in response is a complete and resounding yes. You learn amazing things about your course and about yourself. You become ready for the working world, while seizing incredible opportunities with new friends, who will last a lifetime.'
'When you take into account the tuition fees and living costs, become tired after a long-week of lectures and deadlines, or even when you begin to feel a little homesick, you sometimes begin to question whether uni is really worth it - it's something I've done many times throughout my degree course.'
'However, every time I do, I almost always come back to the same answer as what I've come to realise is that uni is about much more than passing my exams and getting my degree.'
'It's about meeting people from all over the world and from all walks of life. By talking to the people I've lived with, or who study my course, who I've met at a society, I've learned so much about other cultures, religions and gained an appreciation for other's opinions. It's been great.'
'I've also done so much more than just study. I've had part-time jobs as a student ambassador making lots of new friends along the way; I've volunteered in schools and with local organisations having lots of fun and developing key skills I require for employment; and for the 3rd year of my course I worked in industry for a year which gave me a chance to really see how the knowledge and skills I'm acquiring can be used in the workplace, and in my future.'
'I feel like university has really changed me. Of course, I have learnt lots in my lectures and written lots of essays, but I've also really grown as a person, as cliché as that sounds. The biggest change I've noticed is that my confidence has grown so much.
Joining university not really knowing anyone meant I was thrown in the deep end of chatting to people and making friends. So many different people study and visit the university and I've met people on my course, in societies and at work. Working as a student ambassador really developed my public speaking skills. I used to hate talking in front of the class and now I do talks in front of hundreds of people.
It's these sorts of experiences you can't really put a price on. The confidence I've gained over the last four years has helped me at university, at work, in interviews to go work on the other side of the world and gain my qualification as a therapist.'
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Component 3c: Engaging students in learning rationale and explanation (excerpt from "Enhancing Professional Practice")
This rationale and explanation of Component 3c: Engaging Students in Learning comes from Charlotte Danielson's Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching 2nd Edition (Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2007), pages 82-85.
3c: Engaging students in learning next steps
This resource supports teachers and school leaders with identifying next steps for a priority area connected to Danielson's Framework for Teaching (FfT) component 3c: Engaging Students in Learning. It includes component-specific "ask abouts" which focus on each of the component's elements, and which can be used to support professional conversations...
Creating a shared understanding of intellectual engagement professional learning activity
Through engaging in this 40-minute professional learning activity, participants will develop a shared definition of rigorous instruction and intellectual engagement that will support them in developing both areas.
Grouping students thoughtfully professional learning activity facilitation guide
In this activity, participants examine the impact of grouping on learners' varied experiences by engaging in a close reading and discussion of the article "I Got Grouped" by Cris Tovani.
Engaged or compliant learners professional learning activity
Through this 45-minute professional learning activity, participants will distinguish between "compliant" and "engaged" students. Participants will also plan next steps that ensure that all students are intellectually engaged learners.
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Sharing a Key to NC State's Past
This story is part of an ongoing series highlighting the restoration and completion of the Memorial Belltower. Follow the progress of the project and learn more about the history of NC State's Legend in Stone.
The key itself seems a little surprising, given the rather imposing door.
Heavy and bronze – with a patina that doesn't obscure the words "And they shall beat their swords into plowshares" – this door is set in the base of a formidable 115-foot-tall structure made of hundreds of tons of stone, whose cornerstone dates to 1921. Surely, opening its lock to enter NC State University's Memorial Tower would require something equally grand and possibly ornate?
In reality, the Belltower key that Tom Stafford pulls from his pocket looks identical to thousands of small gold-colored keys to offices and residence hall rooms across campus.
But in the hands of Stafford, who spent three decades as NC State's vice chancellor for student affairs, that key seems to take on a bit of Wolfpack magic. Whether surprising a tour group with fun facts and stories, or surprising someone who's taking a photograph at the tower with their own opportunity to turn the key, Stafford opens a portal to NC State's past.
A Beacon for the Wolfpack Community
The Belltower surprise business is particularly brisk in April and May. As spring commencement approaches, the site becomes a beacon for excited soon-to-be-graduates in their red, or sometimes black, caps and gowns. As groups contemplate the best photograph angles and jockey for prime position on steps, benches and ledges – their hands flashing thumbs-up or wolfhead signs – Stafford loves to walk up and provide students with a peek inside the tower.
Megan Keller was among those key recipients in early May. Days away from earning her bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, she stood in cap and gown posing for photos being taken by a couple of friends when Stafford handed her the key. She marveled at the chance to reflect in the interior Shrine Room and have a portrait made in the doorway.
"It was amazing," Keller said. "I never had a chance to do one of the tours, but I knew the key photos were a thing. I didn't expect this at all. Dr. Stafford definitely got my surprised face – really cool."
Spring is also peak season for Belltower tours, which Stafford has been leading since February 2008 – "tours" being a bit of a misnomer. The possible stops being limited, he does a little work to stretch each tour to about an hour and a half.
Not that Stafford minds. He revels in a session that's a history lesson, NC State pep rally and Wizard-of-Oz style peek behind the curtain, rolled into one. Across the seasons, he has conducted well over 500 tours of this most hallowed place, for students, faculty and staff, alumni and more; on May 9, members of the Alumni Association's Forever Club took Nos. 540 and 541, to be exact.
"People ask me all the time why I keep doing this," said Stafford, who officially retired in 2012 but still spends quite a bit of time on campus or at NC State events. "Well, while what I do stays the same, what's fun for me is that every single group is different. I get lots of satisfaction from doing something that causes other people to feel good. I love to hear that someone learned something and enjoyed the time.
"I've gotten note after note from people that say, after the tour, their love for NC State has increased – that now they have a very different passion for this place. That's what it's about for me."
Along with the notes, Stafford has collected enough photos of tour groups to fill his cell phone, although he hasn't counted individual participants.
History and Pride in Place Intertwine
One part of this story that's not surprising is Stafford's NC State pride in place. After all, his name is actually on the place – he's the namesake of Stafford Commons adjacent to Talley Student Union. (The Thomas H. Stafford Jr. Spirit Bell, awarded each year to the overall winner of NC State's Alumni Association's Homecoming Spirit Competition, fittingly is named for him too.)
But although Stafford's NC State career spanned 41 years and he was a vice chancellor for 30 of them, he didn't plan to become a guru of the Belltower.
"I spent a lot of time in Holladay Hall. Hundreds of times, I'd walk by that Belltower, every morning and evening, but I never really thought about it. Never even thought about going inside," he said.
One day, though, a student campus leader stopped by Stafford's office wondering about going into the Belltower. Stafford soon embarked on the first tour – which proved an unqualified hit for students involved. For a couple of years, he conducted two or three annual tours. But word began to spread.
As requests ramped up, so did Stafford's research into interesting nuggets and stories behind photos, names, symbols and details related to the Belltower and the surrounding campus.
The retired administrator known for his "students first" mantra typically starts a tour on the front porch of what's now Holladay Hall. He shows the lone existing photo of the institution's first students (some just 14 years old), taken at that same spot in October 1889. He talks about R.S. Pullen donating 62 acres of land and the university's land-grant tradition, and notes the view of the Belltower framed in the portico's archway.
He explains that Alexander Quarles Holladay, the college's first president, looked out the same office window that Chancellor Randy Woodson does today – back when Holladay was Main Hall. In those days, students lived on the top two floors, the main entrance level housed offices, classrooms and the library, and the infirmary, cafeteria, kitchen, gym and laboratories could be found on the garden level. That was it.
Stafford speaks of his pride in the way the university has grown and continued to diversify.
"This is where NC State began," Stafford will say. "For me, these front steps of Holladay Hall represent a sacred place. If you really concentrate here, you can still feel those first students' presence and their Wolfpack spirit. They never would have dreamed we'd have over 700 buildings and 35,000 students eventually."
Soon, the Belltower Will Ring True
Many tour members remain surprised that a speaker system, rather than real bells, is the source of the Belltower's hourly Westminster chimes. Few are aware of the mysterious carillon control room, also known as 14A on the Holladay Hall garden level, that connects to that system via underground wiring. In that room, two yellowing composition books atop a double keyboard contain handwritten lists of songs played by students every day at 5 p.m., from 1970 through March 7, 1989. Each mini-concert featured five to eight popular, patriotic or religious tunes, always ending with the alma mater. "When the new carillon is here [in the tower], I hope we can get some students to play again," Stafford said.
Depending on their ages, tour members may be surprised by the control room's cassette player and tapes – bearing names of recorded songs ranging from "America the Beautiful" and "I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy," to "Send in the Clowns" and "Wind Beneath My Wings," that once were played on a keyboard then sent out from the tower speakers.
A tour group might possess scant awareness of the federal Works Progress Administration. In the late 1930s, the WPA finished the stonework for the Belltower, which was dedicated in November 1949 after a start-and-stop process reflected in its varying shades and patterns of granite.
Stafford draws "oohs" and "aahs" when he talks about the upcoming completion of the Belltower with actual bells and stairs leading up to a new carillon room. That Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign project also will include reversing decades of serious water damage and increasing accessibility. Laughter ensues when he tells tales like the one about the 2009 Belltower lightning strike and the man without clothes. (We won't spoil it further.)
But perhaps most important of all, his words recall the 34 men honored in the Belltower's Shrine Room who died as a result of World War I.
"We're now in the very most sacred place on NC State's campus. Always remember that this is a military memorial," Stafford, a U.S. Army veteran, said in the marble-clad, close confines of the Shrine Room on a recent tour.
Stafford himself is sometimes surprised by people's limited knowledge about NC State's most iconic and timeless structure. He's gratified to open their eyes to the history and to bring both traditions and important changes to life.
"The Belltower's just an amazing story," he said.
A Growing Tradition
In recent years, Stafford has given tours of other NC State sites such as Reynolds Coliseum. Since 2005 he has helped lead the Alumni Association's semiannual ring ceremony, during which NC State seniors place their class rings in the Shrine Room overnight – symbolically connecting them to prior generations. This spring, Air Force ROTC members placed their gold bars to spend a night before their commissioning ceremony, too. Alumni have participated. A few engagement rings have even been blessed by the tower, prior to marriage proposals.
Stafford's own NC State ring, given to him upon his retirement, has passed about 15 nights in the Shrine Room. (He is an alumnus, having earned a master's degree at the university between a bachelor's from Davidson College and Ph.D. from Florida State.)
And so, as the pine pollen coating the ground gives way to confetti, and the scent of freshly mown grass fills the air, Stafford spends springtime hours at the Belltower. He makes his way between happy students celebrating accomplishments – often by attempting to toss their caps or to open bottles of champagne in the structure's shadow. Whether they've got parents, professional photographers or dogs in tow, and whether they carry selfie sticks, rugby balls or flags, the students' faces light up when Stafford offers the key.
He describes recipients reacting like "little kids on Christmas or their birthdays," but he can't hide his own delight either. He has done this so many times, he even suggests which photo poses seem most popular on social media.
The magnetic pull and energy of the place is strong enough for a few soon-to-be-alums to schedule their own appointment with Stafford to walk inside the Belltower. That was the case for Kristin Ewan, a May 2019 graduate in aerospace engineering and a Goodnight Scholar.
"I just think it's so nostalgic," said Ewan, who brought along friend Daisy Chang, a 2018 alumna, to take her photo in the tower doorway. "When I first went on the Belltower tour, it really made NC State feel like a community and a family. I think my favorite thing is the anecdotes that Dr. Stafford tells, like the story of the lightning strike or the place where you would step down out of a horse-drawn carriage at Holladay Hall. It gives you a new perspective about NC State and how it's grown and changed. It's cool to be part of that."
That small, plain key? Definitely part of something special.
Share Your Story: Being Part of the Pack
For decades, the Memorial Belltower has been a place of connection — where the Wolfpack gathers for reflection, celebration and everything in between. And it's an extraordinary place that links the NC State family, across the generations. Do you have a special memory or photo of the Belltower? Share it with us.
"I loved my years learning at NCSU and have been lucky enough to also work here. I was elected to staff senate some years ago and as part of that, I was given the opportunity to have my class ring placed in with the those of the next graduating class. This is so special for our alumni too! It leaves you with the feeling of connection to all of those who have come before you and an appreciation for those we lost to war. We are truly one family united at NC State." – Anne Crews
"As a rising senior, I have loved my experiences at NC State. Working as a photographer for the student newspaper Technician has allowed me to document my time at NC State and share my experiences with others." – Sarah Cochran
"It's been a year for me here at NC State. I am doing research in the field of tunable metamaterials, and being funded by the mechanical engineering department for my Ph.D. I am thankful to get the opportunity to be a part of this prestigious school. My transition to this school wasn't smooth; I moved from El Paso, Texas, to Raleigh last summer. It almost felt like a different country to me at first, but I am grateful to NC State for making sure that I feel at home here. My research adviser, the MAE department, the OIS and of course all the 'strangers' I met in school were always there to support me, and guide me through my everyday struggles. Thank you, NC State." – Md Didarul Islam
"I graduated from NC State in 1988; my older daughter, Alexa, will graduate high school in June 2019. We spent the past two years looking at colleges; our experience at NC State during our tour sold her completely on becoming a Wolfpacker. In addition to the tour provided by NC State, we explored Reynolds Coliseum (among other locations) during our day. While in Reynolds, we ran into Dr. Thomas Stafford, who was a vice chancellor during my student days. Dr. Stafford not only gave us a personal tour of Reynolds, he allowed Alexa to unlock the Belltower before sharing the history of the tower. … When we left Raleigh that day, my daughter had no doubt which school was her #1 choice. She enrolls this fall, and I believe Dr. Stafford's one-on-one time with us was the boost needed to show Alexa what NC State was about — faculty who care and who are interested in you as a person." – Greg Russell
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- New York City, Barcelona and Amsterdam are the founding members of the Cities Coalition for Digital Rights, a commitment to develop policies and resources to protect citizens' rights when using the internet, in line with the Charter for Human Rights and Principles for the Internet.
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- "Through digital technologies we can connect to everything and everyone across the world. At the same time we are discriminated by algorithms and locked into digital bubbles," Amsterdam Deputy Mayor Touria Meliani said in a statement. "The City of Amsterdam feels the responsibility to found this global cities movement, and demonstrate that cities lead the way in human centered innovation."
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- a) Excessive regard to outward acts or appearances, especially in religion. The denial of internalism.b) The act of judging by outward appearance or acts.See Also: externalist, internalism, internalist
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Externalism — Ex*ter nal*ism . 1. The quality of being manifest to the senses; external acts or appearances; regard for externals. [1913 Webster] This externalism gave Catholicism a great advantage on all sides. E. Eggleston. [1913 Webster] 2. (Metaph.) That… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
externalism — [ek stʉr′nəl iz΄əm, ikstʉr′nəl iz΄əm] n. 1. EXTERNALITY (sense 1) 2. too great a regard for externals … English World dictionary
externalism — 1 In the philosophy of mind and language, the view that what is thought, or said, or experienced, is essentially dependent on aspects of the world external to the mind of the subject. The view goes beyond holding that such mental states are… … Philosophy dictionary
externalism — ekˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌizəm, ik noun ( s) 1. a. : externality 1a b. : attention to externals; especially : excessive preoccupation with externals the externalism of som … Useful english dictionary
externalism — noun Date: 1856 1. attention to externals; especially excessive preoccupation with externals 2. externality 1 … New Collegiate Dictionary
externalism — externalist, n. /ik sterr nl iz euhm/, n. attention to externals, esp. excessive attention to externals, as in religion. [1855 60; EXTERNAL + ISM] * * * … Universalium
externalism — n. excessive concern for things which are external or superficial (especially in religion) … English contemporary dictionary
Externalism — in epistemology, the theory that justification can hold elements which are not known to the subject of the belief … Mini philosophy glossary
externalism — noun 1》 excessive regard for outward form in religion. 2》 Philosophy the view that mental events and acts are essentially dependent on the world external to the mind. Derivatives externalist noun & adjective … English new terms dictionary
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Patrick Gribbin started at the new executive chef for the legendary Seacoast Italian spot, Ronaldo's in North Hampton, on July 5. Here, he tells us about his life, past, and future in food at Ronaldo's and more! Find Ronaldo's at Route 1 and Route 111 in North Hampton. 964-5064; www.ronaldosrest.com.
Patrick Gribbin started at the new executive chef for the legendary Seacoast Italian spot, Ronaldo's in North Hampton, on July 5. Here, he tells us about his life, past, and future in food at Ronaldo's and more! Find Ronaldo's at Route 1 and Route 111 in North Hampton. 964-5064; www.ronaldosrest.com.
RACHEL FORREST: Where did you grow up and what was the food culture like?
PATRICK GRIBBIN: I grew up in Central New Jersey and lived there till I was 23 years old. My parents split when I was young and my father took care of both me and my brother in a bad area called Trenton. He didn't want us to go to the public schools so he worked two jobs to put us in Catholic Grammar and High School, so I spent a lot of time with my grandparents when I was young and I got the love for cooking when I was young hanging out in the kitchen with my grandmother. I helped by peeling potatoes and helping her with baked goods as well. As I got older I started spending more time with my mother and cooking was the medium we use to fix our relationship. I learned a lot from her as well and we tried our best to never really order out for food because my family believed in having home cooked meals.
RF: How did you get started in cooking? Did you start young or did it come later and what piqued your interest?
PG: After graduating high school, I didn't know if I wanted to go to college, or just start working so I worked at a food market as a stocker where I learned about the inventory system and ordering systems. I went on to a few other adventures and one day I was at my mother's house making dinner for her when my mother told me that every time I cook I look happy and that she felt I had a real talent for cooking. She said I really should think about going to culinary school and that it would be a good career move for me. I decided to look into schools and decided Johnson & Wales was the right school for me. I applied and got my acceptance letter a few months later and the next fall I found myself up in Providence, Rhode Island, attending school. I attended for two years but due to financial reasons I didn't finish, but I didn't let that stop me. I got a job in a kitchen then finally I got my chance and got hired with a big restaurant group in Providence.
RF: Tell us about some of the places you worked and what you learned in them.
PG: I started working in Providence with Marra Restaurant Group and I worked in two of their restaurants: Waterplace Restaurant, and the other Twist on Angel Street. I worked there under the executive chef, Angie Armensie, and I worked my way up from prep to working all stations in both restaurants and controlling the flow of service by running the expo while working the grill in both restaurants at the same time. After a year working and while I was in school I met my wife who is from New Hampshire. She got pregnant with our first child and we both agreed we wanted to raise our children in New Hampshire, we moved up here and I started working on Hampton Beach at the Purple Urchin under Chef Karl Patton. I was the sous chef there for two summers and in between those two summers we lived with my father down in N.J. where I served at a busy restaurant and got a good experience seeing the other side to what we do in restaurants. After my second summer at the Urchin, I was hired by Chef Matt Louis at the Wentworth By the Sea and I worked under both Chef Matt and Chef Dan Dumont for three years. I gained a lot of experience in the banquet department by taking lead on many functions and also leading up many of the Sunday brunches as well. After leaving the Wentworth, I went to the Portsmouth Brewery, then I saw Chef Matt Louis was opening his own place and I said to myself that I need to work there. Within a few days I was working for him at Moxy. I learned so much in one year and helped him build it to what it is today. In the year and three months I spent there I did menu planning, inventory ordering, even helping with scheduling. I gained so many connections with all the local farms he has been and is still using there. Working there is what led me to where I am at today.
RF: Who have been your influences and mentors?
PG: I have had a lot of influences in my life from my grandmother and mother to most of the chefs I have worked for. Even the cooks I have worked with have influenced me in many ways. I look to Chef Matt Louis as a mentor. I have learned so many skills that have gotten me to where I am today, but if I need advice or help with anything I know I can give him a call and he will be there to help. He has worked in some of the best restaurants in the world and has a vast wealth of knowledge. I have a good amount of that knowledge and use it every day in my role that I am in now. I feel that I will always have him involved in my career and life at some level and I am blessed to have that. My wife is a mentor and supporter of mine. She has always had my back in my career and — trust me — times have been tough — but I know I can always count on her to be there to help me out if I need it. We all know a good chef can't do it all on his or her own.
RF: What brought you to Ronaldo's? Why did you want to become the executive chef there?
PG: Well I felt that I need to take a chance and get into my own kitchen. I felt at that time I was personally ready to make the move. I loved working for Chef Matt at Moxy, but I felt I was ready to lead my own team. I met with Donna and at that moment I felt a great vibe about this place. I knew that if she offered me the position, that it was going to be a great choice for me. I left that day not knowing if I got the job but had a good feeling. A few days later I got a call to come back in I really wasn't sure what to think and then she sat me down and told me what she would expect from me and gave me the position. I was so excited I stayed up for two days thinking about what I was going to do, but I knew that this place was not only a well known but when I met some of the staff, I knew then that the people here were great and I would love to be part of a already great team.
RF: How do you approach coming into a restaurant where many locals come? How do you balance their expectations with what you want to cook or change and make your own?
PG: I approach it with a lot of careful thought and caution. I know that it has been here and has done extremely well for years now and in the short time I have been here I have seen how many regular customers it has. The people who come to eat here know what they want and want the same thing the same way every time, so I don't want to make many changes to what they do now but one of the things I have been doing is just teaching and changing techniques used in the kitchen to more modern styles. I am a young chef and I bring a new young approach to my cooking. As for the recipes, I am keeping them the same. I am a firm believer in if something isn't broke don't fix it.
I am currently working with the owner, Donna Dewsnap, in shrinking the size of the menu down just a bit, figuring out items that are not really moving and take up space in the walk ins and replacing them with a few new and fun dishes that will make customers want to come in more often. We'll introduce a gluten free section to the menu. I am also changing up the dessert menu a bit, adding items like an espresso cr�me brulee with snicker doodle dippers and maybe a fresh lemon panna cotta. On the regular menu I'll introduce a new steak dish, maybe a T-bone or a cowboy cut steak. I also plan on introducing more products from local farms and sources. I've slowly started with a few things such as mushrooms from New Hampshire Mushroom Company (Tamworth) and locally sourced fish on my specials menus that we run each weekend. The responses I have been getting are really good. You can tell the customers can tell there have been some changes and they all seem to be OK with the change.
RF: Tell us more about what it's like at home!
PG: I do cook from time to time at home but my wife, Amanda, does most of the cooking. She is an awesome cook. We actually met in college and she used to cook around here too. She was at one point the assistant chef at the Flag Hill Winery. We cook very simple stuff mostly what most people make for their kids. Things like pasta, burgers, hot dogs, meatloaf — typical home cooked meals.
I've been married to my amazing wife Amanda for four years now. Without her I couldn't have gotten to where I am today. We have two amazing but crazy children — Emma who is 5 and Benjamin, 2. I love the hell out of those two little ones, they are the reason I get up every day and do what I do.


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The Spring 2013 DanCon Report
Today was definitely starting off different.
I've complained before about how inclement weather always seems to hit when I'm doing a show, from a freak snowstorm in April to just last year. With the recent screwy weather in the Chicago area, I was expecting more of the same. But while overcast, no rain. Also, I believe ducks are a good omen. I had stopped for breakfast, and on my way into the building, a pair of ducks came wandering out of the bushes. Oh, please, let this be a good day.
So, were the ducks right?
For the first time, I broke triple digits in sales at a con. I got the moves like Jagger, I got the moves like Jagger…
The Hannah Singer books carried the day. I moved a lot of them. Also helping was what was, for me, an unusual occurance.
I brought with my art supplies as usual. During the slow parts, I can get some work done (the last show I did, I actually got five pages of Sound Waves done. That should tell you how many people stopped by my table). Unsure how the day would go, I took with stuff to work on my next Doctor Whooves fan comic. So I'm working on the cover when the crowd drifts away, when a dad and his son who had spun by my table earlier came up again. The father urged his son, "Ask him."
The kid asked if I could do a My Little Pony sketch for him.
I thought it over. I had never been commissioned to do a sketch before. I've done two, both freebies, but this was something new. I said, well, it'd be black and white. Is that okay?
The kid nodded his head.
I placed the cover in a shield and asked, what would you like?
"Can you draw Rainbow Dash dancing with the guy from the Wonderbolts?"
The one she has a crush on?
So you want Soarin, right?
His dad asks, "How much do you want?"
I thought it over. I said, $20.
"Deal," his dad said, paying up front.
So I got started. I wanted this to be something special, so I pulled out an 11X17 and got to work. The kid watched fascinated as I drew my guide circles and used the Internet to make sure I got the details right. He was asking questions about drawing and just being an attentive audience. I was about to blacken in Soarin's goggles when the kid asked me not to. He wanted to color the sketch when he got home. I said sure and left them alone.
The resulting sketch:
His dad looked at it and told his son, "Your sisters are going to be so jealous of you."
I told this to an online friend. He said, "You should have charged more."
Maybe next time. This was my first commission, and I made the kid's day.
"Say it."
"Say it say it say it say it."
Fine. I made his day 20% cooler. You happy now?
The con was definitely jumping. I can't say if the crowd was bigger than last year, but people were definitely bringing out their wallets. No one really had a chance to get away from their tables. For example, the totally awesome Hillary Barta. I've been a fan of his for years, and he actually remembered me from Wizard World Chicago last year (I tend to fade from people's memories, so being remembered is always a surprise to me). I'm usually very terrible with names and faces – if I ever meet any of you Little Bleeders, don't be surprised if it takes a few visits before I remember your names and faces, it's just how I'm wired up. Barta being there was a shock to me because I didn't know he was local. When I saw him, I thought he looked familiar, but when I thought it might have been Barta, I dismissed it, thinking he lived in New York or something. Nope, it was him, and he was there. I geeked out like I did last time, and he said he'd swing by during the show to say hi. The awesome Dirk Manning also said he'd stop by.
Then the doors opened, and we didn't see each other until we started breaking down.
My table was right next to the guys from Unshaven Comics, working to promote their newest project, Samurauts, about a group of astronauts who are also samurai led by an immortal kung fu monkey fighting zombie cyborg pirates. Across the way from me was Fantum Breed Entertainment, apparently continuing the success they had last year. Tom Kelly and Tom Stillwell, a couple of brothers in arms from the trenches that I've done shows with, were also there.
Towards the end of the day, Paul Maiellaro stopped by my table. Paul is one of the guys behind the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation, which collects funds to buy toys for kids in the hospital with cancer. He's been getting sketch cards from various artists to auction off and raise funds. As we talked and caught up, he asked me if I would mind doing a couple of cards for him. I said sure, and did one of Twilight Sparkle and one of Doctor Whooves for him. Hey, they'll get a lot more attention than my fairly unknown characters.
For the curious, Twilight's card says, "...and magic makes it all complete," and the Doctor's says, "Never say, 'Oops.' Always say, 'Ah, interesting!'"
I had brought with plenty of Doctor Whooves comics, both the original Cloud Strife and the recent Night Of The Living Doll, and quite a few of them got snapped up. I trade them because I don't feel right selling them. I know lots of people make unauthorized MLP stuff to sell at cons and get away with it, but I just don't think I should with this (others were telling all sorts of dodges I could use that would keep me legal while still getting something back. I've filed them away, but I don't think I'll use them). Sold a few Sound Waves comics, and some Red Riding Hood comics as well.
I had brought with plenty of Doctor Whooves comics, both the original Cloud Strife and the recent Night Of The Living Doll, and quite a few of them got snapped up. I trade them because I don't feel right selling them. I know lots of people make unauthorized MLP stuff to sell at cons and get away with it, but I just don't think I should with this (others were telling all sorts of dodges I could use that would keep me legal while still getting something back. I've filed them away, but I don't think I'll use them). Sold a few Sound Waves comics, and some Red Riding Hood comics as well.
Eventually, the show was over. Everyone started tearing down and everyone seemed happy with the results. I'm hoping the fall show will be as good for everyone there. Mr. DJ? Take this disc of "Play That Funky Music" and spin that shit!


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At a June 30 press conference at the American Coalition for Ethanol headquarters, U.S. Senators Tim Johnson (D-SD) and John Thune (R-SD), along with Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin (D-SD), called for increasing the use of mid-range ethanol blends.
Citing the nearly $2 billion that the United States currently pays each day for imported oil, the legislators say that providing more fuel options to the nation's drivers is part of the solution.
" We need to begin giving consumers a choice on blended fuel if we are going to decrease dependence on other countries ," Johnson said. "The answer is long-term ethanol."
"We believe drivers deserve more choices, such as E20, E30, and E85. Not only are they better for energy security and the environment, but these fuels don't take such a bite out of their wallets as well," said Brian Jennings, Executive Vice President of ACE.
Jennings noted ACE's long-standing efforts to promote ethanol blender pumps, which increase the use of ethanol and the availability of mid-range blends.
Representative Herseth-Sandlin says that the country as a whole needs to accelerate the timetable on biofuels. She recommends that automobile manufacturers should increase the number of flex-fuel vehicles being produced, noting that it only costs $100-$150 extra to make a vehicle with flex-fuel capability.
"This will do more to enhance consumer choice, and it doesn't add a substantive cost," she said.
The delegation discussed the fact that most of their colleagues in Washington are concerned about the issue of renewable fuels, but there is still some disagreement about how best to address the issue.
"We need to look at everything that is available to us. We will find a consensus, because everyone is concerned," Herseth-Sandlin said.


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The Smile Chair is a classic, yet modern dining and meeting chair. The seat, back and front can be upholstered in different fabrics with a contrast stitching (creating the 'smile' line along the stitching), allowing for endless opportunities to create a design to suit your chosen space supported by great comfort from a high-density PUR foam.
The result is a modern look with organic curves contrasted by tight, classic lines. Smile is available in a wood or steel frame with upholstery in either leather or fabric. For base options, you can choose from sled, 4-star base, 5-star base on castors, or wood legs.
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