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PSU coach Franklin has one eye on present, other on future
CHICAGO (AP) Restoring Penn State's reputation and returning its star near the top of the college football galaxy once again should have earned James Franklin some long-term job security. The fourth-year coach isn't taking any chances.
Expectations are high in Happy Valley after the Nittany Lions went 11-3, won the Big Ten title and turned up in the Rose Bowl last season. That performance, coupled with the return of Trace McSorley and Saquon Barkley - one of the best returning quarterback-running back tandems in the land - has Nittany Lions fans talking about a Top-10 or even Top-5 spot in the preseason ranking.
Like the Penn State faithful, Franklin can't wait to see what comes next. But unlike the rest, he's already casting one eye on the future.
In perhaps the funniest moment at the Big Ten media days - no small feat anytime Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh puts in an appearance - Franklin suggested Barkley's parents get to work right away on producing another Heisman Trophy-caliber son.
''I'm actually trying to figure out if it's legal, NCAA-wise,'' he said. ''I want to send mom and dad on a romantic vacation and try to convince them to have more children.
''The Saquon thing,'' Franklin added, ''worked out pretty well.''
In the meantime, Franklin will have to find a way to keep one of the most lethal offenses in the game - especially after intermission - running at top speed. He'll also have to contend with a much-tougher road schedule, the biggest bump likely to come in Columbus, where the Buckeyes will be seeking revenge after Penn State's quirky upset win last year.
''We're not going to spend a whole lot of time at all talking about last year. We spent all offseason talking about last year. They understand it, they get it. We appreciate it,'' Franklin said.
''I think what we all have to understand is none of those points, none of those wins are going to transfer over,'' he added. ''We have to start from the ground up and rebuild this thing.''
It's almost always tougher to stay on top than getting there. But the program and the school have already managed a much more daunting climb out of the ditch dug by former coach Jerry Sandusky and the child sexual-abuse scandal of 2011.
''In totality, it's maybe the most difficult set of circumstances I've ever been asked to participate in and assist with,'' Commissioner Jim Delany recalled a day earlier. ''I can look anybody in the eye and salute Penn State for the progress they've made, the seriousness with which they've treated this issue, the education that has been absorbed and the changes that have been made.''
Other developments from the final day of the Big Ten meetings:
- Harbaugh hardly needs help signing players, but he appeared to be road-testing a new slogan for next season's recruiting trail: ''Come for the football, stay for the team-building trips.''
Michigan has fewer returning starters than any major college team and one of the youngest squads in the game. To help build chemistry, the coach took his young Wolverines squad in April to Rome, where he presented the pope with a Michigan helmet and a pair of Air Jordans. That was far from the only highlight.
''We're at the Colosseum, at the Forum, and you learn so many things along the way,'' Harbaugh marveled. ''The Colosseum has been around for 600 years, it's been active for 600 years. Around here, 30, 40 years as a stadium and they tear it down. Amazing, really.''
Next year's itinerary: Paris. ''Lot to do there,'' he cracked.
- Speaking of Harbaugh, though not directly, the Big Ten is warning coaches to cut out the Hamlet-styled acting on the sidelines.
Of the several rules changes in store for the 2017 season, stricter enforcement of the coach's box may have the greatest impact of all. Violators are subject to a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalties.
''We wouldn't take a tenth of what some coaches do and say from a player, and this is the adult in the game setting the example,'' coordinator of officials Bill Carollo said Tuesday.
''That's kind of our thinking - `Know what? We should enforce this, but we have to do it consistently,''' he added. ''Big games, coaches, I don't care who they are. It doesn't matter.''
The subject came to light most notably in the Michigan-Ohio State game last November, when an irate Harbaugh slammed his headset to the ground and threw a play sheet so far it ended up in the middle of the field. He accused the sideline official of being too preoccupied with his whereabouts on the field, among his critical postgame comments that drew a $10,000 fine.
- Illinois is set to become the second Big Ten school to ban participation by college athletes with a history of sexual or domestic abuse.
In April, Indiana said it would not accept athletes convicted of a felony involving sexual violence. The Illinois policy, expected to include similar wording, could go into effect for the coming academic year.
Athletic director Josh Whitman told the Chicago Tribune that while the school had few reservations about going forward with the new policy, officials wanted a review or appeals process in place for unique cases.
''That's one of the primary reservations,'' he told the newspaper. ''I do believe in second chances.''
In April, Indiana athletic director Fred Glass announced the school would not accept ''any prospective student-athlete - whether a transfer student, incoming freshman or other status - who has been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony involving sexual violence.''
It defined sexual violence as ''dating violence, domestic violence, rape, sexual assault or sexual violence as defined by the Indiana University policy on sexual misconduct.''
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Sunny Hsu & Debra Hsieh – A Top Earner in Amway
The hardworking, patient, and the humble are the most blessed people in the world of business.
Forgive me for this proposition but prepare yourself to learn this today from Mr. Sunny Hsu and Debra Hsieh; a prolific MLM business couple from remote village of Taiwan.
Majority of millionaires in the Multi-level marketing networks are super friendly, hardworking, and above all love and have driving passion on what they do, just like Mr. Sunny Hsu and Mrs. Debra Hsieh.
I cannot get tired of giving you information concerning these multi-millionaires who are super ambitious because they inspire many in their business niche.
Have you ever seen a "nobody" in the world rise to stardom with the most humbling journey ever?
If not, be my guest today as we put on the spotlight one of the MLM Top earners from the Amway Corporation.
Welcome my friends as I bring to you the ever smiling and always glamorous Amway multi-millionaire couple Sunny Hsu and Debra Hsieh.
The Historical Background of Sunny Hsu and Debra Hsieh
Mr. Sunny Hsu and Mrs. Debra Hsieh is an enthusiastic couple popularly known as marketing genius to say the least.
The family is from the humble village of Taiwan and believes in achieving financial freedom through business.
Sunny Hsu began his journey to money printing as an innocent, poor man with a dream to live a fulfilling life just like any other person in Taiwan and other parts of the world.
He first did various odd jobs before stumbling upon this famous Michigan based Amway multi-level Marketing Corporation that has since then changed his life for good.
He and his family however agree that their journey has not been easy been so far.
Which most journeys to success never really are. They all take the same things to reach the top.
So if you are a youth, an elderly man or woman, who really wants to bring change in your life, then this is an article for you.
It is here that we are going to exceptionally cover a story and journey of a poor and suffering family that has managed to shake off their poor life and rise to wealth, beating all odds in the mlm business; a dream and inspiration to everybody today.
The family is so humble that it is a difficult to distinguish them from the ordinary people, when they are in a crowd.
They got married having nothing at all but are now one of the most respected and celebrated MLM business executives in the world.
They believe in health and wellness of everybody, which is also their area of specialization in business.
They have toured various countries of the world since their rise to financial stability.
Most of their journeys are either business minded or personal or both.
Some of the countries they have toured are Singapore, India, United States, China, and Hong Kong, among others.
This is one of the most generous mlm top earners the world as ever seen as we are going to see later.
Do you feel inspired?
Then stay tuned my friends.
Sunny Hsu and Debra Hsieh's Journey to Richness
Sunny Hsu and Debra Hsieh started their multi-level marketing business in 1985 in Taiwan, when they were broke and needy.
The family lived in such abject poverty, that it was a struggle to satisfy even the basic necessities like food and clothing.
But Sunny Hsu's determination and dreamer attitude lead him to invest the little savings he had made in mlm, when he was convinced that it was a viable venture.
Sunny Hsu and Debra Hsieh invested when many people were very skeptical about mlm businesses and believed that Amway scam existed!
That is what we call sacrifice and risk, my good friends!
Sunny Hsu and Debra Hsieh did door to door selling; popularly known as direct selling in 1985, before opening up their first business the same year that increased their sales through referral commissions.
They were so dedicated at that time that nothing mattered most in their life than their multi-level marketing ventures.
After having some success and building some ground in their home country, Sunny Hsu and Debra Hsieh moved to China in 1995 and then later to India where they opened one of their business empire on April 5, 2012.
They currently earn a staggering $400,000 per month, which is equivalent to $ 4,800,000 per year in commissions out of direct sales and referral commissions from their industrious marketers.
Qualifications and Accolades of Sunny Su and Debra Hsu Hsier
The couple has surprised the world of mlm with their numerous qualifications over a short period of time; given that they entered the industry later than their colleagues in AmWay MLM Corporation.
This shows that nothing is impossible with determination and hardwork, my friend.
Take action brothers and sisters!
Some of the accolades Sunny Hsu and Debra Hsieh have won ranges across the vast spectrum of Amway awards and accolades!
- platinum
- pearl
- emerald
- diamond
- double diamond
- triple diamond
- executive diamond
- Crown
- Crown ambassador
- Founders Crown ambassadors
Let me not forget to mention that they are among the few people who have managed to achieve the coveted 55 FAA qualification as well.
Others that have that qualification include Dexter & Birdie Yager, Barry Chi & Holly Chen, and Foo Howe Kean & Jenny Ko, just to name a few.
They have achieved these awards in Taiwan, United States of America, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, China, and other countries in the world.
These qualifications are a true sign of dedication and merit out of the business empire they have built for over 30 years now.
They have really worked hard and deserved each and every award.
This is a really good lesson to any upcoming or aspiring businessman or woman today.
It takes hard work. It takes determination. It takes sacrifice!
The Corporate Social Responsibility
Sunny Hsu and Debra Hsieh are not only millionaires but also have a heart of helping the suffering and underprivileged in the society.
Having hailed from a really poor village in Taiwan, they fully understand the problems ordinary people are facing today.
The first charity project that they and other Amway Corporation members, have involved themselves in, is the building of a new children playground in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
They have also distributed Nutrilite Little Bits in nine countries in their bid to make children lead a healthy lifestyle.
They have, however, managed this with the cooperation and collaboration of other humanitarian organizations such as CARE international.
They have also touched the lives of many people through their alternative energy campaigns, water usage, and education on the emissions of greenhouse gases and its effect on the environment.
Other projects that Sunny Hsu and Debra Hsieh have taken part in include the Sister site in Japan, Micronutrient program in Guatemala, Panama, India and Dominic republic and the curbing of the Tide heat disease in Australia.
It truly warms my heart to see such awesome people give back in a way that touches so many lives.
They know what it was like being on the side of poverty and they chose to make a difference.
These are truly great people that have used the Amway opportunity and the huge money that they have made in Amway to give back to many communities and change countless lives!
Wish I had a heart like theirs!

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Saturday, January 23, 2010
Video: The live of a black street musician in Paris
Always wanted to know what it's like being a street musician in Paris, but were afraid to ask? You'll get the answer from guitar player Nikerson from Haiti. In the video he talks about his live in Paris, about his frustration, and about his dreams. An interesting video with scenes from the streets of Paris. See part two here
The video is from a very interesting blog called Beta Bahil. Beta Bahil wants to develop, market and distribute African cultural media and products worldwide. African, in this case, means anyone of African descent in or out of the continent.
Geplaatst door Afro-Europe op Saturday, January 23, 2010
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We've all heard the phrase, usually uttered with a sneer of disdain or condescension, "Conspiracy Theorist." Think again.
Andrew Kreig — a seasoned and respected attorney-journalist — has written in his new book Presidential Puppetry: Obama, Romney and Their Masters exactly what those in the conspiracy movement have so long sought. The book is a well-documented, fact-hardened compendium of events connecting the dots for conspiracy theories enthusiasts. He draws authoritative evidence drawn from right, left, and mainstream sources to create a must-read.
He documents, for example, that all recent U.S. presidents after Jimmy Carter had secret CIA or FBI ties before entering politics. Also, he shows how those agencies and other high-ranking officials reaching into the White House are controlled by elite figures in the private sector. Kreig's portrayal of President Obama expands upon previous research by author and former Navy intelligence officer Wayne Madsen, and is especially timely given public confusion over the supposed reformer Obama's enthusiasm for surveillance and prosecuting whistleblowers on spy charges.
At the concluding keynote for the recent DC 9/11 Truth conference, the activist-entertainer Dick Gregory held up a copy of Puppetry. Gregory urged everyone to read the book, and asked the author and Madsen to stand. Madsen later commented for this review, "You've got to read this book if you want to know who controls the leadership of our country."
Earlier in his hour long talk Gregory , who has ten children, told the audience also he hesitated to be with them because his actions could impact their careers. But, he said, people need the truth.
From the right, the conservative author and political commentator Ron Winter, an acclaimed investigative reporter based in Connecticut, wrote a favorable review entitled, "What if conspiracy theories are true?"
Progressive Review Publisher Sam Smith, a DC-based journalist for more than half a century until his move to Maine, describes how the JFK Assassination in 1963 prompted the establishment to cerate a way to silence independent investigations.
Smith's column "A thinker's guide to conspiracy theories stated" The term 'conspiracy theory' was invented by elite media and politicians to denigrate questions or critical presumptions about events about which important facts remain unrevealed." Smith cautions journalists to be like homicide detectives and "remain agnostic, skeptical, and curious" about evidence.
In that spirit, this book has some 350 pages of narrative spanning a century and more than 1,100 endnotes that confirm the necessarily brief mentions in the narrative itself.
As you read, acts that seem like isolated events suddenly spring to life providing the "MacGuffin" plot-line for the larger story. Freed from the distorting effect of two-party politics, we see that some seemingly wild ideas are true whereas others are concoctions created by propagandists operating under the cover of routine-seeming jobs in foundations, business, academia, and the media. The corrupt process has skewed public dialog over decades, and appears to be getting much worse.
Kreig, based in DC also, brings to life how CIA and other secret affiliations of the presidents and intimately related to the public policies dominating the news. By contrast, the popular focus on Obama's birth certificate pales in significance
Similarly, the full biographies of current presidential appointees and the apparent motive for their hiring comes like a slap in the face. It hurts at times, but it is the medicine we all need.
What you thought you knew is suddenly open to revision. The mind's eye must recalibrate to accommodate new information. As you turn the pages 'wag the dog moments' and those who orchestrated them, clarify your mind. They are guaranteed to delivered shocks to both the Right and Left equally.
If you are serious about change, this is the book you need to read.


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A few months ago I wrote about trying to do both (1) some different things and (2) more in general. I've been in quite a rut over the last few years of struggling with my unwinding muscles and their serious disruption of sleep.
It's been an up and down process. With every spell of sleep deprivation, I lose the will to do more or try new activities. But the first steps in getting moving created so much more energy and overall sense of well-being, I keep pushing myself to get out more, create new grooves, etc. whenever I'm feeling well enough.
So it was interesting when I took Linda's suggestion (litebeing post here) to watch Matt Kahn's video, Energy Upgrade. One of the main things he emphasized was how change, even in a small thing, creates energy upgrades. The best way to create a new life/new you is to keep saying yes to new things.
I got a kick out of realizing that my little forays out of the house or into trying new things felt so good because I was upgrading my energy. Here I thought it just felt good to get out of my rut. I guess it's both. So now I'm making more of a point of changing it up. I've had a couple of days lately when I didn't feel great and didn't much want to get ready and go out but made myself run an errand and felt so much better for being out and about.
I've been talking for a while about getting back to writing longhand. And feeling drawn to spend more time hanging out on our sun porch. Then, the other day, when Mimi over at Manger posted a Spotify playlist that looked pretty good, I first thought I'd probably not get around to listening to it. Just because I usually never do. Which led me to think about how many playlists I've passed up mainly because I'm in this rut that doesn't have a space in it for checking out playlists.
Putting the three together, I've started taking my Transformer tablet (for Spotify), a writing pad and a pen out to the sun porch for 15 minutes of timed writing while listening to a playlist (it already turned into a longer stretch, but my commitment is just 15, making it easy to carve a space for it) . Really liked the jazzy 50's mood of the first–Manger– playlist. The next one I tried was full of songs and artists I'd never heard of and much of it was country stuff I didn't much like, but even though I kept jumping forward to the next song and the next to get past tunes I didn't care for, I heard a few new things I did like. Whether I liked them or not, I could feel the opening from just being willing to hear some new material.
I've also made a promise to myself that this doesn't have to be a daily practice. In general I've been in the mood to keep changing things. I've been back to exercising more, but instead of settling on one or two things to do regularly I've been switching around amongst many favorites from hatha yoga to kundalini yoga to the Eight Key Breaths, to my exercise bike, etc. (which, btw, I started some time before I saw the video).
And that's what I'm drawn to in general right now–do the meditation or exercise or new thing that springs to consciousness each day without worrying about consistency or frequency. The ups and downs of muscles and sleep occasionally still interfere with keeping a schedule; I find it less defeating to avoid making myself promises about regularly scheduled activities. But for right now, I like my little writing practice/playlist, sun porch time so I plan to continue. At least until I have some other new direction to try…
My big take away on this is that each small decision to do one tiny thing that's new or different can carve a path out of a stuck place. I find, when particularly stuck, that if I think too big (which doesn't have to be really all that big) I become paralyzed, which roots me more deeply in the stuck place. But I can decide to go sit on the porch. Or to listen to a playlist. Or to go run an errand to make myself get out of the house. And those little things give me such a boost. The more little steps, the more I feel I can move forward. And the more I feel my energy upgrading 🙂


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If you work at the Centers for Disease Control—the nation's top public health agency—you are now officially banned from using the following seven words:
Tag: Censorship
Celebrating the freedom to read: Banned Book Week
Every year since 1982, book stores, book lovers, and libraries across the country have spent the last days of September raising awareness and protesting censorship.
My kids' school doesn't ban books. I checked. And yours?
Students in Missouri's Republic school district won't find Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five or Sarah Ockler's Twenty Boy Summer in their school libraries. Classics like
Don't fix net neutrality. It isn't broken.
The Federal Communications Commission voted a partisan 3-2 on network neutrality on December 21st, in what proponents consider an upset. The rules, a flimsy
Operation Dark Heart joins the censorship "Hall of Futility"
In a novel approach to censorship, the US Department of Defense [DOD] recently bought up the entire 10,000-copy first run of Operation Dark Heart,
Banned or burned, the Koran's in good company
By the time you read this, an extremist Christian minister in Florida may or may not have burned copies of the Koran. He is


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Berries & Cream Bubble Up Bake Recipe -Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Use Do You Bake? Buttermilk biscuits mix and Blueberry Blast Cheese ball mix to create this all start bubble up bake. You can make this up overnight and refrigerate and bake it up the next morning or afternoon for a delicious and satisfying addition to your breakfast or brunch.


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Ontario school boards are scrambling to cover a record number of teachers taking time off, as they use sick days they no longer can bank until retirement.
The sudden need for substitute teachers in recent weeks has so outstripped supply — especially on Fridays and Mondays — that some elementary principals have asked librarians, special education and ESL teachers to scrap regular duties for a day to supervise classrooms.
A handful of high schools have cancelled classes in the senior grades for lack of a teacher.
"Last Friday we had the highest volume of teachers taking 'family responsibility' days we've ever seen; but our 'fill rates' (the number of vacancies they could fill) are very low — this is an irregular level of vacancies," noted Scott Moreash, associate director of the Peel District School Board. A record 1,664 of Peel's 10,000 teachers were absent last Friday, of whom only 1,210 could be replaced with a substitute teacher.
"So principals are having to be creative; some are filling in for teachers themselves," said Moreash. Peel recently lifted a ban against using people who are not certified teachers — lunchroom supervisors, community volunteers — to supervise students on an emergency, short-term basis, he added.
The board has launched a hiring blitz for supply teachers for the fall.
"Are we now in a phase where there will be more absences?" asked Moreash. "Is this the new normal?"
Under the controversial new contract imposed this year by Queen's Park, Ontario teachers had their sick days cut from 20 to 11 per year, and lost the right to bank unused sick days.
"Some teachers had an almost sentimental attachment to idea of banking sick leave, even if they couldn't end up using them," said Doug Jolliffe, president of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation in Toronto.
"So losing that led to a sense of anger. Could that lead to people taking them now? It could . . . but I haven't heard that it has." On the contrary, Jolliffe said there's still some incentive to keep three sick days unused, because you can bank them for one year to top up long-term disability if needed.
However, the Toronto Catholic District School Board expects it will be almost 7 per cent over budget on occasional teachers this year — or about $1.35 million.
"That says to me there's an obvious increase in the use of supply teachers that is outside the normal forecast," said Trustee John Del Grande.
The Toronto District School Board saw more teachers absent than usual in May, although Martin Long, president of the Elementary Teachers of Toronto, blames the problem as much on a shortage of supply teachers as a surge in teachers calling in sick.
Linda Bartram is president of the high school supply teachers' bargaining unit in Toronto, and she, too, said she doesn't believe there are more teachers booking off, but rather fewer supply teachers available in June, when retirees who work as supply teachers likely have used up their allotted 50 days a year.
The president of the Toronto Elementary Catholic Teachers said another reason for the shortage of substitute teachers is the fact his board didn't have enough in the first place and must hire "several hundred more."
The union, added Mario Bernardo, has always made it clear that sick days are only to be used for illness.
"When there's a lack of confidence in workers or people feel they are abusing these systems, that's not in the interest of any work group," he added.
But the Ontario Public School Boards' Association says it warned the government the new contract could spark this problem at the end of the school year, disrupting children's learning and unsettling high school students as they prepare to write exams.
"Because it's a policy of use-them-or-lose-them, we did predict this back in November," said president Michael Barrett, who has heard concerns about high teacher absenteeism across the province.
Barrett said 11 sick days is "still a very generous sick-day policy," considering teachers work 10 months of the year and teach nine months. "It's still above what you'd see in the industry standard." He hopes the issue will be addressed when teacher contracts come up in 2014.
In the past, teachers took an average of eight sick days off per year. But TDSB trustee Jerry Chadwick noted that the old system gave you an incentive to come to work "even if you had a migraine," for the sake of the students — and those unused days could be banked in case of serious illness or paid out at retirement.
"What worries me most is that this new rule will change the whole culture to 'I might as well use them by the end of the year,'" said Chadwick, a former Scarborough principal.
Six elementary principals in his ward told Chadwick Monday they are scrambling every day with "one or two unfilled supply positions — one school with 24 teachers had a day when six were away, and only four positions could be filled," said Chadwick.
"That's one-quarter of your staff. That's huge."
The Star was alerted to the high number of absences by some teachers who are upset with the impact the high absenteeism is having on students and staff.
"It's very unprofessional, and we consider ourselves professionals," said one longtime Toronto Catholic teacher who asked not to be named.
"Special education is just cancelled," the teacher added. "The kids are fully integrated (in regular classrooms) but they're not getting that extra level of help they required.
"Parents were worried about kids not getting extracurriculars — but now they're not even getting curricular."
Another teacher said "there's still a lot of bitterness" around the contracts that were initially forced on teachers by the province.
"We got rid of work-to-rule, but in a sense, this is a silent protest.
"Everybody thinks now that (deals) have been signed, there's labour peace," said one teacher. "But there is chaos within."
Toronto Trustee Howard Goodman said it was clear that instead of having teachers bank days, "a great many of them were going to take them — particularly when the weather got warm at the end of the year, when it's tempting to be outside.
"We warned them this would likely be the case, and that they would save no money because of the increased absenteeism around the end of the year."
Goodman also noted that changes to short-term disability now mean that teachers have up to 120 days at 90 per cent pay, whereas before they used their banked sick days to fund it. He said boards expect some to take advantage of it, and that, in the end, it will cost boards more.
The ministry also extended sick leave benefits to part-time employees — such as lunchroom supervisors — which "will have significant and crushing blow on the budgets of a whole bunch of boards."
"We have been telling the province all these things; they know the implications but they are going and buying a deal with unions over our considered and urgent requests."
Ken Arnott, who heads the Ontario Principals' Council, has been visiting schools around the province and said members have been telling him "that it has been a challenge; there have been a lot more vacancies that they have been trying to fill, for a variety of reasons."
In some cases, it is because teachers are taking part in extracurricular activities or taking students on field trips, now that the union's "pause" on such activities is over.
"Mondays and Fridays are particularly difficult, because supply teachers may or may not make themselves available on those days too."
"I've definitely been seeing that in my school — and frankly it's not a surprise," said Hirad Zafari, student trustee for the Toronto District School Board. "In light of Bill 115, it's a logical decision by teachers to use up as much of their non-bankable sick days."
Kourosh Houshmand said he's had "a lot more substitute teachers this past month or so," but no classes cancelled.
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LaNelle Stiles letter: Afterlife no laughing matter
Doug Mendenhall's column "We can't live without visions of heaven, hell," (Reporter-News, Oct. 26) is so full of misunderstanding, misinterpretation and outright error that responders are not allowed enough words to begin to offer adequate refutation.
The tone, seemingly intended to be ironic and perhaps even amusing, is in fact both flippant and irreverent.
- The teachings of Jesus regarding the Kingdom of Heaven are extensive and are explained and illustrated by many parables. Contrary to Mr. Mendenhall's claim that "He (Jesus) doesn't give details," "these teachings go far beyond just "listing entry requirements." However, the "Kingdom of Heaven" does not usually refer to "heaven"--the eternal home of the righteous.
- As for what heaven is like, there are many Scriptures that shed light on that question. No details? Read the description of "My Father's house" in John 14 and the Holy City in Revelation 21.
- Even the novice reader of Scripture quickly understands that "the heavens" (where the birds fly) is not the same as "Heaven" (the place where God dwells).
- Passages such as the one quoted from St. Paul—"Jesus revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels" are not "divine payback" but a reference to God's eternal justice, a major Biblical theme.
Suggesting that "hospitality or selfishness" will "land us in one of those vague locations" (heaven or hell) totally ignores faith, atonement, repentance, redemption—pretty much the entire plan of salvation. No amount of hospitality will get you into heaven, although selfishness may head you in the other direction.
Why even try to connect Halloween superstitions to the Bible?
— LaNelle Stiles, Abilene


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Treasurer backs preferential voting system despite Wentworth defeat
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he has no desire to change the preferential voting system after it cost the government the Wentworth by-election.
Some Liberals are angry Independent Kerryn Phelps is set to win the federal seat, despite securing only 29 per cent of the primary vote.
Doctor Phelps is ahead as a result of preferences from Labor and other independent candidates.
Mr Frydenberg tells Alan Jones the electoral system is democratic and says it's time for the Coalition to move on.
"We had an outstanding candidate in Dave Sharma and we came within a whisker of winning that seat.
"I believe the party is now uniting.
"We have a two-party preferred voting system for a reason. It exhausts the public's vote.
"Two-party preferred system has suited Australia. It has supported our democracy, which is alive and well."
Alan Jones disagrees.
"The person who is going to go into parliament was unwanted by 70 per cent of the electorate," says Alan.
"If that's democracy, there's something wrong with democracy."
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Following the resignation of Hillsboro City Council President Lee Koogler Monday night, the second movement of council's March meeting saw Safety and Service Director Mel McKenzie defending the city's code enforcement director from a litany of complaints.
In the public comment portion of the meeting docket, Joe Mahan, a local business owner and president of the Hillsboro Uptown Business Association, called for the city to fire Anton Weissman, the city's code enforcement director and zoning officer, citing a list of complaints from local business owners.
Mahan said he has fielded complaints about Weissman for the past month and a half, specifically accusations that he is too stringent on businesses and "very hostile" toward women and businesses owned by women.
"I would like to see this man terminated," Mahan said.
Michael Labig of the Southern Ohio Pregnancy Center in Hillsboro also complained that the center was penalized for having a deck used as an access point for disabled people.
Mahan and Labig both complained that McKenzie was not responsive to earlier complaints.
In the safety and service director's report, McKenzie apologized for not responding to Labig and Mahan, and explained that Weissman "strictly" follows state building standards.
The safety and service director also defended Weissman's character, saying that the allegations about Weissman being a "woman hater" were incorrect.
Contacted Tuesday, Weissman told The Times-Gazette that he does not know why that accusation was raised.
"I don't know where (Mahan) got that from," Weissman said. "I don't feel like I'm hostile towards women at all."
In response to a question from Mahan about Weissman having worked for Covington, Ky., McKenzie said, "I know what that's about," but did not directly address the issue. The safety and service director said he did his due diligence checking Weissman's background and that other people vouched for him.
"He's not going to make friends doing what he's doing," McKenzie said.
Weissman told The Times-Gazette that he was terminated from his position as the code enforcement supervisor at Covington after "ruffling a few feathers," and that a corruption investigation later resulted in a number of city officials being terminated and even criminally charged.
Weissman said he loves Hillsboro and that he doesn't "play politics."
"What's right is right, what's wrong is wrong," he said. "I give everybody a chance and I work with everybody… I try to be as human and workable as possible."
In other action, council approved legislation assuring the Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire District that if or when the city becomes a member of the district, it will not withdraw for 10 years.
As previously reported, the city and fire district are on the verge of signing an agreement in which the city continues utilizing Paint Creek's services on a contract basis for the next three years and becomes a voting member of the district at the end of the term.
The contract also includes terms for the sale of Hillsboro's North East Street fire house to the district.
Councilwoman Wendy Culbreath said council has yet to receive more detailed reports from the city auditor, which were requested in a motion from council several months ago.
As previously reported, council in December approved a motion compelling the city treasurer to provide detailed monthly finance reports to council, although some council members said the city auditor would be charged with the task since the auditor's office completes many of the treasurer's statutory duties.
That motion carried 4-3 with Culbreath, Ann Morris, Claudia Klein and Mary Stanforth in favor and Justin Harsha, Adam Wilkin and Brandon Leeth against.
Harsha, who is Finance Committee chairman and council president pro tempore, said he would meet with Auditor Gary Lewis, who was not in attendance.
Council also entered executive session to discuss economic development. No action was taken afterward.
Also Monday:
• Council heard a second reading on an ordinance adding a $3 base fee to residents' water bills.
• Mayor Drew Hastings said in his report that there is funding available for storm sewer systems from the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission. Hastings also welcomed Lauren Walker as the newest employee in the City Building and said Kim Abbott, a former economic development coordinator, has passed away and "will be missed by a lot of people."
• The Street and Safety Committee, chaired by Adam Wilkin, will begin the lengthy process of reviewing and updating the city's code of ordinances.
• Council accepted the resignation of Council President Lee Koogler, who said in a letter to council that he has decided to pay closer attention to his health and family.
• Community Enhancement Committee Chairwoman Claudia Klein said private parties will fund flowers for the uptown area, but the committee is identifying a way to get the flowers watered during the summer months.
• Council also approved legislation to apply for funding for its aging storm sewer system.
Reach David Wright at 937-402-2570.


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Peter Kim Kicks Off A New Steak House
The former Alabama kicker credits legendary coach Bear Bryant for life lessons that have served him well as he built a highly successful restaurant empire, including Yummy Korean BBQ. Now he's moving into fine dining with The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood atop the Ala Moana Hotel
When Peter Kim brought wife Jennifer to the 36th floor of Ala Moana Hotel to look at leasable restaurant space, she exclaimed, "Wow, what a signature view!"
That was the start of something big. The landmark restaurant location, formerly occupied by Aaron's and before that Nicholas Nickolas, was closed for four years. After signing a long-term lease and modernizing the interior, Kim has brought the 8,150-square-foot space to life as The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood restaurant.
The lights are back on, the spectacular vista is turning heads and the sound of music and happy diners has returned. Only this time, the man who brought Yummy's Korean BBQ to the masses is kicking it up a notch.
This is Kim's first full-service restaurant, complete with white table cloths, crystal chandeliers, marble flooring, a white baby grand piano on a lit pedestal and a panoramic million-dollar view.
"But ambiance alone can't sustain a business," he says. "There has to be good food, great service and many other details in play."
Spoken like a true connoisseur who knows the game of survival in the toughest business in town. The casualty rate for new restaurants, large and small, is well-known.
Full-service restaurants suffered almost three times the amount of market decline last year, according to trade research. The hardest hit in the fine-dining segment are steak and seafood establishments.
While Kim is mindful of that trend, he has never backed away from a delicious challenge. It just whets his appetite for an extra helping of gumption.
Where does his optimism and sense of confidence come from?
"I do a lot of things by instinct," he says.
Considering his success with family-owned Yummy's Korean BBQ and nine other food-service concepts, he could bottle that secret sauce to profitability. It's hot.
On the occasion of The Signature's grand opening, we want to trace Kim's path from takeout meals at under $10 a plate to the rarified realm of fine dining where the average check is $75. "With a glass of wine," adds Signature general manager Jacque Viloria.
Like prime beef, there is an aging process to bringing out the best in a product. So time will tell whether Kim's latest venture is palatable.
Let's take his story course by course.
The Starter
Kim was born in Seoul, Korea, the youngest of seven children. The Kims welcomed a son after having six daughters. Seeking education and opportunities for the children, the family moved to Hawaii when Peter was 15.
Kim attended Washington Intermediate, then Kaiser High School, where soccer coaches noticed his strong kicking skill.
That fearless style and strong leg got Kim football scholarships at the University of Hawaii, where he played for coach Dick Tomey, and at the University of Alabama, where he excelled under the guidance of legendary Paul "Bear" Bryant, winningest coach in college football.
"Going to Alabama was the best decision I ever made," Kim states.
The Crimson Tide didn't win any of its 12 national championships in the three years that Kim was at Tuscaloosa, but Kim did learn the fine points of the English language – and a few other things.
"Coach Bryant gave us life lessons through sports," he says. "He was a great motivator. He emphasized giving 110 percent no matter what you do. That's why we had success as a team."
Exceeding expectations became Kim's mantra for life.
While awaiting security clearance to become a special agent with the Treasury Department, he made a six-month commitment to help his family start a Korean barbecue business. Korean food had become popular, but Kim noticed there was no prototype operation and consistent branding.
Yummy's Korean BBQ, a plate lunch concept with side dish choices, was launched in 1986 at Koko Marina Center in Hawaii Kai. His special agent career went on the back burner.
"Back then, we said we'd be happy if we made $700 a day," he recalls. "We did $3,000 a day from the get-go."
A second operation in Pearl City and a third at Ala Moana Center's food court followed. Today, there are eight Yummy's locations, with its distinctive orange signature logo and tantalizing side dishes, including spicy kimchi and seaweed.
Given opportunities to diversify to Italian, Chinese and American cuisine concepts, Kim applied his determined Crimson Tide spirit to new ventures. The Yummy's Restaurant Group now includes Mama's Spaghetti House, ChowMein Express, Lahaina Chicken Company, Cheeseburger Factory and the Steak & Fish Company. His sisters head many of the operations.
Five years ago, Kim purchased quaint Liliha Bakery, whose one-of-a-kind cocoa puffs are trademark treats. There are plans to take the concept to more locations, including the Neighbor Islands. How sweet it is.
Main Dish
Signature welcomed its first customers May 31, marking a soft opening during the shakedown period. General manager Viloria, formerly with Del Frisco Double Eagle Steak House in Las Vegas, returns to the Islands after 13 years away from home. After hiring 75 employees, putting everyone through service training, tweaking the menu and developing signature beverages, she's ready to fill the 275-seat room with customers.
Honolulu's highest dining spot at 36 floors atop Ala Moana Hotel, the elegant room is softly lit and accented by warm wall coverings, laminated glass paneling from Korea, contemporary artwork and tropical floral arrangements.
Dining tables are arranged along floor-to-ceiling glass windows, or one can choose the intimacy of booths that face out to scenic views of Waikiki, the top of Diamond Head and neighboring Makiki-Manoa.
There are three private dining rooms, seating eight to 40 diners and offering ocean or mountain views. A bar with 15 padded stools is a popular pau-hana destination for the town's deal-makers. On the day we are there, we spot a commercial real estate titan and a media mogul. Five seats around the piano are people magnets as well.
Where establishments might boast one or two specialty cocktails, The Signature proudly pours 11, including a tangy Bloody Mary called BZT that features Zing Zang mix infused with sriracha and wasabi and Grey Goose vodka, served up or on the rocks with a slice of crisp bacon. It's a meal in itself.
But executive chef Ken MacKenzie's steak and seafood selections are the real barometer of guest satisfaction.
The young chef, formerly at Ryan's Grill in Ward Centre, prepares USDA prime cuts of dry-aged beef in a high-heat commercial broiler. From 8-ounce prime filet mignon ($44.95) to 24-ounce prime porterhouse ($57.95), each cut of meat is prepared to perfection.
Kim's favorite is prime rib eye, available in 16-ounce boneless ($47.95) and 22-ounce bone-in ($55.95). Unlike other steak houses, all entrees come with tasty truffle mashed potatoes.
Side dishes also are available. "We offer value, and want to put our quality dining experience into the reach of the mainstream market," Kim says.
To do so with breathtaking views from the top of the town places The Signature in a class of its own.
While Kim considers himself a discerning steak house diner, having patronized many in his travels, he offers fine seafood at his restaurant too. He is especially fond of the miso butterfish ($38.95), declaring, "We have the best butterfish in the state."
For presentation and tableside theatrics, one can't beat The Signature's seafood tower for two ($49.95). A huge silver chalice is filled with crushed ice, topped by Maine lobster, jumbo shrimp, New England sea scallops and oysters on the half shell.
Combine this ambrosia with a rosy sunset or moonlit ocean view, and even Kim begins to look like cupid. Affordable wines also are part of the attraction.
Vanilla & Chocolate Bread Pudding seems the front-runner on The Signature dessert choices. It's focaccia bread and fudge brownie married with Frangelica crème anglaise ($9). The Signature dessert beverage is an adult Vanilla Shake; we won't say more.
Be on the lookout for grand opening festivities at The Signature, including a Fourth of July party and the launch of happy hours with thirst-quenching discounts.
There's plenty to celebrate, not the least of which is the valiant commitment of a local businessman to preserve places and traditions dear to kamaaina. Kim saved Liliha Bakery and turned on the lights at a landmark restaurant space that was shuttered for years. He didn't want the local people and visitors to lose these treasures and their memories.
There's a simple way to say thank you. Check out his new restaurant and raise a glass to continued success. It's all yummy.
The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood, 410 Atkinson Drive, express elevator to 36th floor. www.signatureprimesteak.com Phone: 949-3636.


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The dead have told these stories / To the living.
—Frank Stanford, "The Light the Dead See"
The title poem from his first collection, "The Singing Knives" is what I recommend to readers new to Frank Stanford because it offers a glimpse of all the poems that followed: mad characters ("Jimmy ran down the road / With the knife in his mouth"), startling images ("When he cut a throat / It was like Abednego's guitar / And the blood / Flew out like a quail"), and a sensual reveling in pure sound ("I dreamed I trailed a buck from Panther Brake to Panther Burn / I dreamed the Chickasaw slit his throat in the pawpaw"). Its psychedelic verbal sprawl hints at the epic scale of Stanford's masterpiece, The Battlefield Where the Moon Says I Love You, a 15,283-line poem first published in 1977 but which Stanford is rumored to have been working on since he was a teenager at a Catholic boarding school in Arkansas in the 1960s.
Part Romantic, part Gothic, part Symbolist, all Southern, Stanford's poetry captures a dark, magical reflection of the borderlands between the Ozarks of Arkansas and Memphis, Tennessee, where he grew up and established himself as an ambitious, emerging poet in the 1970s. In 1975, along with poet C.D. Wright, Stanford founded Lost Roads Publishing in Fayetteville, Arkansas, aiming, in his words, to "reclaim the landscape of American poetry." In June 1978, upon returning to Fayetteville from New Orleans, Stanford found Wright, his lover, alongside his wife, Ginny, who had filed for divorce after she and Wright disentangled Stanford's lies to each of them. Later, in his bedroom, having retrieved the .22-caliber pistol he kept in his office, Stanford shot himself three times in the heart, two months shy of his thirtieth birthday. In her essay "Death in the Cool Evening," which shares the title of one of her husband's poems, Ginny Stanford writes, "I heard the crack and just as sharp I heard Frank hollering, 'Oh'— surprised…" Frank Stanford was buried beneath a stand of yellow pines in Subaico, Arkansas, wearing a kimono.
Jasper, a new monograph by photographer Matthew Genitempo, portrays contemporary life in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas and Missouri, serving as a visual companion to Stanford's imagistic writing about hard lives in that hard place. The monograph grew out of Genitempo's graduate work at the University of Hartford and was short-listed for the 2018 Paris Photo/Aperture Foundation First PhotoBook Prize.
Stanford's poetry is full of eccentric, feral, goofy, and grotesque characterizations of the people the poet knew or imagined in his musings over life in the Ozarks. One of the most remarkable aspects of the poet's work is that these portraits never feel exploitative or opportunistic. Distinguishing between documenting and taking advantage of one's subjects is even more difficult for artists dealing in lens-based image making, but Genitempo's formal portraits of subjects directly facing his lens are simultaneously dignified and mysterious. The black and white photographs in Jasper cast these figures in an oddly timeless light, bringing a dreamtime surreality to their isolated lives.
Genitempo also recognizes the storytelling potential in a black-and-white photograph of a person's hands. Such photographs of men in Jasper show hairy forearms, dirty fingernails, and callouses. The men cradle their fingers around rifle butts, lovingly present pencil drawings of leaves and birds, and clean those dirty fingernails with the blades of pocket knives. These images feel both lovingly composed and gesturally dynamic, somehow formal and fleeting at once. It's striking that Genitempo can register so many levels of visual and emotional impact with with the limited visual elements provided by a pair of hands in a close-up image, and even more impressive to see this level of quiet confidence on display in a photographer's first monograph.
The Jasper Genitempo depicts isn't the real Arkansas town—it's the label that Genitempo uses to capture the state of mind that accompanies living deep in the Ozarks. As a poet, Stanford wrote a lot about those mountains and forests, but he was also employed as a land surveyor in the early 1970s. Stanford carefully measured this land with tripod and theodolite, but Genitempo always goes for mystery instead, shooting spooky photographs of animal shadows and ghostly clouds in low light conditions, creating images that imply as much as they reveal. There is a startling photo of the sparkling ivy-like rivulets of a waterfall descending down a rock face, and one of two sleepy dogs lying down beside the bleeding body of a brown buck, but even these daytime images seem full of mist and shadow. Genitempo might have included a section of gorgeous color photos of one of the most beautiful wild places in the country, but instead of showing us the Ozarks' beautiful face, he aims his lens at the places in those mountains where there's another kind of beauty that's deeper, darker, and more poetic.


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Taking exams is very stressful for most students.
Exams can usually make or break a class or course's final grade. Peer pressure, high expectations from family and school or work problems can trigger stress during exams and finals.
But just because the stakes are high during exams does not mean that you have to get overwhelmed and paralyzed by fear. It's really okay to feel stressed during exams because it can also help you to perform well. With the following tips, you'll know how to effectively cope with exam-time stress.
Be Organized
The secret to passing your exams in a calm manner is time management and organization. Both can help you avoid all the confusion and rush that accompanies finals or exam periods. Having a planner, all course syllabi and lecture notes can help you study and prepare with less stress. Staying organized will also help you to get everything finished on-time without counterproductive cramming.
Have a Timetable
One of the main reasons why most students feel tired and stressed during exam times is because they aren't good at time management. As exams approach, set aside enough time to study or to write your papers.
Don't leave everything for the end and then be forced to cram; this will usually lead to fatigue, which is detrimental to you successfully passing your exams. Instead, have a full but flexible timetable that accounts for rest time and other important activities. And give yourself more time for subjects you struggle in.
Physical Activity
Just because you're busy studying for your exams doesn't mean that you should forget about physical activity. A light jog or even a 30-minute walk can stimulate blood flow to your brain, which will help you to study better.
Get Enough Sleep
Worry, fear, anxiety and restlessness often increase when you're tired. If you feel any of these, be sure to get a good night's sleep or a nap between long study periods. Try to unwind before sleep by cutting down on stimulants, like caffeine, or meditate before sleeping to relax and ease any anxiety that will prevent you from restful sleep.
Learn to De-stress
If you feel like you've been studying too long and need to refresh yourself, there are several things you can try. Standing up, stretching and massaging pressure points on your shoulders, head and jaw can provide instant relief.
Eat Right
While many students famously indulge in carbs and junk food during finals, it's more important to pay close attention to your nutrition at this time than at any other. Food is fuel for your body and if your food isn't nutrient-rich, you can be left feeling tired, cranky, hungry and less energized. To avoid this, eat a healthy breakfast and snacks, like carrot sticks or nuts, throughout the day during finals.
Alex is a writer at Best Essays. He helps other students with their education.
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Adding an OLED to MMDVMHost images for DRM Radio
Well, once again I go find a process I want to accomplish and all the information is out there, however spread around in several places with each place seemingly leaving something out or not relevant to the exact thing I'm doing.
So I'm a happy lad running DMR radio with a Raspberry Pi 3, and a DVMega with Pi-Star OS and an external screen (OLED) that shows status.
Then this Ham I talk to invites me to view his YouTube page for information on adding an external screen to your setup. What this guy has done is amazing. His Ham Shack is amazing. And then he makes the statement that "Nah, I don't use Pi-Star, I use the KB5RAB image which uses MMDVMHost software".
It's just a compiled Raspbian Linux distribution that the developer added a bunch of ham tools to as well as MMDVMHost. Well, if this guy is using it, then by golly I should be using it because he sure seems to know a lot more than I do. So I go download it, burn the image file, boot it, configure it and everything works except the OLED screen that I thought was so cool. So then I find a couple of pages with directions for configuring the OLED and the MMDVMHost github page and try the directions on all three with no success. Then I start playing around with a combination of all three also with no success. Then at some point I start getting the drift of the minutia that the geeks are saying.
This is what I hate about the internet and people who figure things out. They know what they did so they say stuff like "patch this file or run a make on this file" but they don't tell you where the file is and leave out any number of important steps and clues. But hey, they know, right?
So here we go. How to add an OLED in MMDVMHost on the KB5RAB image (and probably other softwares that use MMDVMHost). First of all I got the information from here and here and mostly the directions were great with some detail being left out for my installation. The directions are great right up until the last step where you run the makefile on the MMDVMHost.
Assumption time. Assume you have have KB5RAB image installed and working with DRM and that you have an OLED wired up correctly to the DVMega. See here for details on wiring the OLED. Now log into your pi via ssh or attached monitor, keyboard, and mouse. I use ssh.
sudo raspi-config
go to step 5 (Interfacing options and make sure SPI and I2C are enabled.
Now exit rapsi-config and issue this command:
sudo apt-get install build-essential git-core libi2c-dev i2c-tools lm-sensor
Now do
sudo nano /etc/modules
ensure i2c and spidev are added
Now hit CTL + X, then Y then enter to save the file
Now run the following two commands to ensure your devices exist.
ls /dev12c*
ls /dev/spi*
root@raspberrypi:~# ls /dev/i2c*
root@raspberrypi:~# ls /dev/spi*
/dev/spidev0.0 /dev/spidev0.1
Now run these commands for the OLED library
git clone https://github.com/hallard/ArduiPi_OLED
cd ArduiPi_OLED
sudo make
"sudo make" also installs the libraries in this instance. Now here's where I ran into problems which are best solved by going into the GUI on the KB5RAB image. So boot into it or open a VNC session. Okay first stop the MMDVMHost
Now get the new MMDVMHost gitclone from the updates folder.
Now you'll notice that it put it in the Downloads folder.
Do a
cd MMDVMHost
then list the files
Now you can run the makefile here.
sudo make -f Makefile.Pi.OLED
this takes a few minutes. Once it builds go back to the GUI and select "Update MMDVMHost Script"
Now go to "Edit MMDVMHost.ini"
Now make sure under Display it says OLED
Now reboot and you should be looking at a pretty OLED
Now I used the GUI and some of you may scoff at that. Running headless and using the command line is where it is at, and I agree fully with that. This was an attempt to make it EASY for others. By all means, you can do this from the command line and the instructions are already written for you in the scripts files.
NOTE: ONCE YOU RUN THE COMMANDS IN THE SCRIPT FILE TO REFRESH MMDMVHOST FROM GITHUB YOU STILL HAVE TO RUN make -f Makefile.Pi.OLED BEFORE YOU UPDATE MMDVMHOST.
If you feel I cheated cd to /home/pi/Scripts and nano up your relevant script file (github refresh for MMDVMHost or Update MMDVMHost) and use the commands one at a time on the command line. (I've only shown the example of the Update_MMDVMHost file here). No need to run the commands that start with "echo".


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Home > Child and Youth > A Hard Place to Call Home
A Hard Place to Call Home
A Canadian Perspective on Residential Care and Treatment for Children and Youth
In this seminal resource, Dr. Kiaras Gharabaghi identifies an underlying absence of unifying theory and practice in Canada's child and youth residential care and treatment services. By drawing on organizational examples from across Canada, Gharabaghi exposes how the historical dynamics of mediocrity and complacency have led to inadequate standards and practices within the system. More assuredly, this resource exposes readers to alternative ways of re-imagining a system that is designed from a space of care, healing, and growth that promotes autonomy for all young people.
This well-timed resource offers the child and youth services community a positive, constructive, and revolutionary framework for residential care and treatment that is fundamentally based on a partnership between caregivers and young people, their families, neighbourhoods, and communities. Dr. Gharabaghi's sophisticated and provocative analysis of the system's key issues is an essential resource for students, practitioners, and educators in the field of child and youth care and in the human services more broadly.
- allows instructor flexibility with chapters that can be taught in any preferred order
- connects to concepts that are covered across child and youth care program courses, strengthening student comprehension
Number of Pages
17.15 " x 24.77"
print ISBN
Table of Contents
"Dial Tone," by Cory MacKinlay
Introduction: The Problem of Translation
Chapter 1: The Voices of Young People
Chapter 2: Theoretical Foundations of Residential Care and Treatment in Canada
Chapter 3: Practice-Based Evidence for Excellence
Chapter 4: Institutional and Everyday Cultures
Chapter 5: Aesthetic and Sensory Contexts
Chapter 6: Beyond the Plan of Care
Chapter 7: The Lived Experience of Staff
Chapter 8: Networked Practices
Chapter 9: Residential Care and Treatment in the Context of Systems
Chapter 10: Re-Designing the Professional Landscapes for Residential Care and Treatment in Canada
Conclusion: The Case for a Democratic System of Care
"This book comes from a place of genuine passion, sound academic knowledge, lived professional experience, and valid scholarship intended to ignite thinking differently and critically about actually translating the voices of young people into real action—a necessary transformation that is long overdue in residential care."
—Deborah Megens, MSW, CYC-P, Child and Youth Care, Sheridan College
"Kiaras Gharabaghi offers a powerful call to arms for us to re-examine residential child and youth care practice with a focus on the quality and effectiveness of our efforts on the lived experiences of the youth we serve."
—Jack Phelan, MS, Child and Youth Care, MacEwan University
Further Resources
Student Resources
General Student ResourceDownload File
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Saturday, February 23, 2013
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Modern Romance
Lace…Ruffles…Chiffon…each trend resembles a lifestyle encompassing all that is the magic of modern romance. This week's outfit post is about how to style a lace skirt and the on-trend pieces you need to team with the look to create an outfit that is both feminine and romantic.
At the beginning of the Winter '16 season, designers were debuting lace and embroidery on the runways in Milan, now fast forward to Summer '17 and the trend is still going strong. Designers such as Roberto Cavalli and Alberta Ferretti were quick to embrace this trend, sending models down the runway with gorgeous lace dresses teamed with leather jackets. Modern romance is all about combining the soft with the edgy to create a look that speaks to the current era.
In order to recreate this trend select one piece that will be the focal point for the look. I opted for this kookai black lace skirt featuring an overlay of beautiful lace detailing in the shape of flowers. When looking to invest in a lace item opt for strong colours eg white, black as it will help to complement existing pieces and prove easier to work into a modern wardrobe. In the instance that you already own lots of skirts, try embracing tops featuring lace detailing which can also be very chic all on its own.
Once you have the skirt nailed, consider opting for tops from a lighter, softer palette in order to keep the look 'romantic'. I chose this soft pink chiffon tie top from ForeverNew as it complements the lace skirt in that it doesn't overwhelm the outfit but rather brings it together. Other colours to consider teaming with black include, grey marle, nude, beige and champagne. Be sure to avoid heavy fabrics (unless in Winter) when working with lace, as it will confuse the purpose of the look and detract from the feminine feel of the outfit.
Finally, in terms of accessories, I opted for minimal pieces avoiding any major statement items that interfere with the effortless look of the outfit. The only statement piece that I did include was a studded clutch (available from Country Road). Tempted as I was to team a necklace with the look, I decided against it as it was not working as I had envisioned.
When it comes to shoes, opt for a pair that will work for the occasion, or if you want to get more versatility with the look then choose a neutral/tan pair of shoes that will be the least restrictive. (Note, a pair of black shoes will quickly make your outfit look appropriate for 'night', so always determine the occasion first).


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Australian Government Delays R18+ Rating
On December 10th (this past Friday), as I reported before the weekend, the Attorneys-General of Australia would meet to discuss potentially adding in a rating for mature video games – known as R18+ – that would allow video games that would potentially be de-facto banned in Australia for not making it under the guidelines of the current M15+ rating to come to the country.
The debates occured at the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General (SCAG), and the results are in: the AGs have definitely stated that they will wait to make a decision.
According to Federal Home Affairs Minister Brendan O'Connor in a press conference after the meeting, the Attorneys-General decided that they needed to clarify some of the guidelines that would decide what a game is rated as, with the possibility of the entire ratings system being redone. The Media Advisor for the Western Australian Attorney-General had reportedly let slip that it was his boss, Christian Porter, had been the one that held things up, but Mr. O'Connor told Kotaku Australia that Mr. Porter was "really open minded" and renewed the call for better guidelines. Another cause for the delay is the fact that Victoria has a new AG (Robert Clark), and that New South Wales stands a good chance of changing AGs by March of '11, which would cause further delays.
Proponents of the R18+ rating, including Mr. O'Connor, are stating that while things didn't turn out as they'd hoped, there is cause for optimism because they weren't defeated outright, also stating recent polls stating that a large majority of Australians favour the new rating. On the other side is a press release by the Australian Christian Lobby, who welcomed the delayed vote while stating (incorrectly, as has been reported) that the measure failed to gain support due to the AG's "bemusement" that anyone could want to play or make an R18+ rated game.
The next SCAG meeting is scheduled for March of 2011.
I fully believe that once all of the information is in and absorbed by Attorney-General Clark and whoever is NSW's AG, that we will see a guideline set for either the addition of an R18+ rating or a changed ratings system that brings Australia on par with other countries that have games ratings systems, and would bring Australia's games industry on par with its movie industry. In fact, Australia just put out its own study stating that there is no definite harm that comes from playing violent video games. If Friday's meeting does anything, it only proves that the worst enemy of government is usually government itself, or more specifically, the blindingly slow pace that bureaucracy moves in.
Unless something unforseen happens with New South Wales, I predict that at this time in March, Australia will have new guidelines that will allow games like Left for Dead 2 and Aliens vs. Predator to be published unedited in the country. Bear in mind that John Rau, the replacement for Michael Atkinson – the person who single-handedly shuttered the ratings proposal while he was South Australia's Attorney-General – has publicly come out in support of the new rating.
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Its not as easy as you think.
I think I can draw a parallel between this and the airsoft battle… the AAC (in previous forms and current) has been battling the gov't for years to try and legalise airsoft.
It has had unanimous support from anti-gun associations, gun clubs, the police, etc. And yet it just takes time and ministers just don't understand.


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Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement on Yalda, the Iranian celebration of solstice:
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Premier John Horgan and Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, have issued the following statement on the 73rd anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly:
Community organizations throughout B.C. are receiving funding to help them engage their members on race-based data collection as the Province moves forward with anti-racism data legislation.
Community organizations can now submit applications for the 2021-22 multiculturalism grants program as the Province extends support for projects tackling racism and discrimination.
Children in British Columbia five to 11 years old will soon have access to Pfizer's COVID-19 pediatric vaccine.
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usual adult doses. The following terms are used in connection with doses:
Therapeutic dose. Also referred to as the normal adult dose, the usual dose or average dose, it is the amount needed to produce the desired therapeutic effect. This is calculated on an average adult about 24 years old, weighing approximately 150 pounds.
Dosage range. A term that applies to the range between the MINIMUM amount of drug and the MAXIMUM amount of drug required to produce the desired effect. Many drugs, such as antibiotics, require large initial doses that are later tapered to smaller amounts. Closely associated with this term are MINIMUM dose, the least amount of drug required to produce a therapeutic effect; MAXIMUM dose, the largest amount of drug that can be given without reaching the toxic effect; and the TOXIC dose, the least amount of drug that will produce symptoms of poisoning.
Minimum lethal dose. The least amount of drug than can produce death.
In the administration of medicines there are many factors that affect the dose, method of administration, and frequency of the dose. Although a physician prescribes the amount to be given, you need to know how and why these quantities are determined. The two primary factors that determine or influence the dose are age and weight.
Age is the most common factor that influences the amount of drug to be given. An infant would require much less than an adult. Elderly patients may require more or less than the average dose, depending upon the action of the drug and the condition of the patient.
The rule governing calculation of pediatric doses is Youngs Rule as shown below:
Age in years/Age in years + 12 x Adult dose = childs dose
The age in years of the child is the numerator and the age plus 12 is the denominator. This fraction is multiplied by the normal adult dose.
Example: The adult dose of aspirin is 650 mg. What is the dose for a 3-year-old child?
3/3+12 x 650mg/15 = 130mg
In the calculation of dosages, weight has a more direct bearing on the dose than any other factor, especially in the calculation of pediatric doses. The rule governing calculation of pediatric doses based on weight is Clarks Rule shown below:
Weight of child (pounds)/150 pounds x Adults dose = Childs dose
The weight in pounds is the numerator and the average adult weight, 150 pounds, is the denominator. This fraction is multiplied by the adult dose.
Example: The adult dose of aspirin is 650 mg. What is the dose for a child weighing 60 pounds?
60 pounds/150 pounds x 650 mg = 260 mg
Other factors that influence dosage are:
1. Sex. Females usually require smaller doses than males.
2. Race. Blacks usually require larger doses and Asians smaller doses than Caucasians.
3. Genetic make-up. The genetic structure of the individual may cause peculiar reactions to medications in some patients.
4. Occupation. Persons working in strenuous jobs may require larger doses than those who sit at a desk all day.
5. Habitual use. Some patients must take medications chronically, causing their bodies to build up tolerance to the drug. This tolerance may require larger doses than their initial doses to obtain the same therapeutic effect.
6. Time of administration. Therapeutic effect may be altered depending upon time of administration, Example: Before or after meals.
7. Frequency of administration. A drug given frequently may need a smaller dose than if administered at longer intervals.


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Interesting development, roughly 9 months after news of the dissolving of Rainforest Films was made public, with Will Packer inking a 3-year first-look production agreement with Universal Pictures, that would see the producer develop new scripted projects for the studio under his newly formed Will Packer Productions banner.
The obvious question I had at the time of the above announcements was what it meant for the Rainforest Films Banner, and Packer's partner Rob Hardy – a company responsible for films like "Takers," "Stomp The Yard," "This Christmas," "Obsessed," "Think Like A Man," and others.
We now have our answer, as as Hardy has now launched Rainforest Entertainment (notice the slight difference between both full names), with an eye towards building a new film, TV and digital platform brand. Hardy has also named Mitzi Miller Head of Development for the new company.
Full details below via press release…
Rob Hardy, CEO of Rainforest Entertainment, announced today that he has tapped Mitzi Miller to serve as Head of Development for the film, television and digital media production company. The new position was created for Miller who recently departed from Johnson Publishing Company where she spent three years as the editor-in-chief of Jet Magazine, and the last ten months at the top position for Ebony Magazine.
This year, Miller also celebrated the success of "With This Ring," the Lifetime Original movie starring Regina Hall, Jill Scott and Eve, based on the 2006 bestseller "The Vow: A Novel," which she co-authored.
Miller will be based in Los Angeles for Rainforest.
"It is an incredible opportunity to work with Rob and the Rainforest team," says Miller. "There is an increasing demand from viewers for diverse, authentic content and I'm excited to develop new stories that resonate with these audiences."
In addition to a successful publishing career spanning over fourteen years, Miller is a public speaker and accomplished author. Her works over the past decade include "The Vow: A Novel; The Angry Black Woman's Guide to Life;" and the three-title "Hotlanta" young adult series. Last year, she ranked #16 on The Root 100 an annual ranking of the most influential African-Americans in the country.
"Mitzi is a smart, creative and innovative thinker, who has amazing ideas and is in touch with what people want to see," says Hardy, who recently directed an episode of "Empire," television's fastest growing new drama in more than a decade. "She will be a tremendous asset to Rainforest Entertainment, and we're ready to hit the ground running."
Rainforest Entertainment is the latest company from NAACP-nominated television director and movie producer Rob Hardy after dissolving his hit-making company Rainforest Films with partner Will Packer. Rainforest Films spawned major box office films such as "Think Like A Man," "Takers" and "Stomp The Yard."
Since recently serving as executive producer on the profitable "No Good Deed" for Sony Pictures, Hardy has also returned to television with directing stints on several hit shows including "The Flash," "Power," "Criminal Minds," "Being Mary Jane," "Grey's Anatomy," "The Vampire Diaries" and more.
Rainforest Entertainment will focus on developing scripted and non-scripted content for film, television and digital platforms.


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The vast majority of Russians are proud of and love their homeland. The paradox being that Russians also find it strange, and even suspicious, that any foreigner could fall in love with their nation.
Last spring I was sitting across from six or eight Russian journalists. Whenever I speak to a journalist, I promise myself in advance that I will keep my cool. I am rarely successful.
We were discussing the Amerikanets YouTube channel and these journalists were gushing with flattery as we watched a video clip from the city of Kostroma.
But then they began challenging the fact that I had decided to do the channel in the Russian language. Of course, I had thought about this before, and the default choice would be to do video blogs in English, for the folks back home. But I found myself simultaneously more comfortable and passionate about addressing a Russian audience. It seems 20 years in Russia will do that to a man.
But the journalists didn't stop at flattery. One of them began to strongly recommend that what I was shooting needed to be shown to the West, in English. That's when I broke my promise to myself and lost my cool.
You see… Representing Russia to the West is not my job. It is the Russian people's responsibility to represent themselves. I laid out these points a bit passionately and then the conversation continued quite amicably.
Representing the beauty, creativity, and value of Russia is too large a task for any single person. There is no nation in the world that expects a single entity to represent it. Ok, North Korea might be an exception to that, but you get my point.
I published a book in Russian earlier this year where I outlined some of the points for Russian businesses to better represent their products, services, and ideas to the world. Here are a few points I have found to be fascinating with my small experience with this book.
- I am being approached from time to time by Russian businesses asking me to represent their interests to Western clients or partners. At times I agree to this gainful employment, but I remain surprised, that when we get into the details, many of these businesses' lack the basic belief that their products or services could be interesting to anyone outside of Russia.
- I certainly agree that there can be an advantage to having an American in the room, representing your company, but I also believe that Russian business is more than capable of representing itself. This point has been proved countless times over the years. Perhaps just a little training would help, that, after all, is why I wrote the book.
- Getting back to YouTube: When I have chosen to highlight Russian businesses on YouTube, there has been nearly no interest from viewers. I believe that there are absolutely fascinating Russian businesses with incredible ideas that will both add value to their local communities and bring international investment interest. This is why I find it strange that there is such a low interest for this subject on YouTube.
Because of that third and final point relating to the book, we are now doing very little business content on the video blog and focusing more on travel, and specifically visiting lesser known Russian cities.
It is always fascinating to read the comments after a video has been published. 🙂 We are generally accused of being:
- Too positive. I think whining and complaining requires no creativity (or real life action!) and is already more than covered by other blogs
- Too negative. The latter happening recently, much to our surprise.
- We are also consistently chided for not visiting some of the local tourist spots that the local citizens think would be interesting to us. But this is the secret of much of international business and tourism: One man's (nation's) trash is another man's (nation's) treasure. No, I didn't see the statue or the building, but I jumped in the freezing water with the "walrus club" and that has created a lifetime memory for me.
Despite its challenges, Russia is bursting with opportunity, and I hope that these YouTube videos will serve in a small way to show the Russian people the beauty and value (yes, even in business) in their cities and businesses to the world. Because when they see it and believe it, they will begin to represent their nation to the world.
Are you ready to watch a few videos? To give you a taste of some of the video work I have been doing, I made a playlist that includes the videos with English subtitles (just be sure to click on the CC button on the bottom right hand of the video!). You can watch the whole play list in about an hour, and be introduced to parts of Russia, and some of it's most colorful citizens, that are most likely unknown to you.
By the way, it's been cool to hear from folks learning Russian about how they are watching the videos with subtitles as a fun learning tool.
Here you go:
In 2019, I am super pumped about the places around Russia that we plan to visit with our little Russian travel blog. I hope that the cities we visit will be unexpected for our Russian audience (and you!). And I'm also stoked, about some of the Russian business that I will have the opportunity to represent with their partners and clients, and I hope that some of their cool and creative products and services will somehow slip into the YouTube channel.
A micro-history: I stumbled upon the idea of doing videos via my Amerikanets Facebook page. I had always thought of myself just writing about Russia, but when I did a few Facebook videos, the subscribers told me that it felt more natural. And although I plan to continue to write in Russian, I understand their point: after my writing has been worked through with a Russian translator, it loses some of the "flavor" (shall we say?) of my accent and ever so occasional (haha) grammar mistakes.
Which brings me to one of my main New Year's resolutions for 2019. Because I was focusing so much on the YouTube channel, I sort of let this Planet Russia blog slip a little, but in 2019, I plan to write a whole lot more. Please let me know if you have any questions about Russia or perhaps areas that would be of interest, and I will work to include those in future posts.
What parts or details of Russia do you find particularly enjoyable or endearing? Or maybe there is a Russian product or invention that you find fascinating? Let me know, and maybe I can include that in one of my future videos for my Russian audience.
Thank you for joining me in this blogging journey. Let's continue to enjoy Russia together!


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Although many of the classics have remained on the menu at Max's Wine Dive (i.e., the Texas "Haute" dog, Southern fried chicken, gator beignets), Chef Michael Pellegrino has updated his selections for the spring to include many lighter, refreshing options.
"My goal was to create a menu that is gourmet with hints of comfort," he explained. "I've chicken fried everything, dipped it in chocolate, and served it with gravy, but I wanted to go in a new direction for the spring. I'm very big into spring and summer."
The first thing you'll notice about Pellegrino's food at is how beautiful it is. Upon seeing one breathtaking dish after another placed in front us, my friend busted out her camera phone, exclaiming "it's edible art. You could frame this and hang on it a wall".
Some of the dishes are decidedly perfect for spring, such as the surprisingly satisfying English cucumber salad with tzatziki dressing. English cucumbers are blended with roasted red peppers, breakfast radishes, mint, watercress and carb-free lotus root croutons. The result is an intense burst of delicate flavors that harmonize instead of competing. Then there's the green tea melon gazpacho with scallop and shrimp ceviche served in a halved avocado topped with a smattering of crunchy glass noodles.
But perhaps my favorite was the shrimp cocktail. Chef Pellegrino's goal was to make a shrimp cocktail that was tasty and "not boring". With three jumbo shrimp cooked to the perfect doneness, sitting proudly on top of thinly sliced avocado carpaccio and flavor accompaniments such as tasso ham-infused honey, red onion, cilantro and Meyer lemon, this may be my new go-to item.
Keep in mind that this is still meat-heavy Max's, and Pellegrino does not forget this fact. Crispy potstickers are stuffed full of hearty venison with a smoky mushroom dipping sauce. A wonderful meatloaf is kicked up with a topping of red curry gravy and a side of saffron-infused potatoes and bacony haricot verts. Another stand-out of the night was the Berkshire pork chop with smoked sea salt, balsamic-enriched red cabbage and smoothly sweet juniper-apple sauce. Served with a big knife sticking out of the chop, this is an entrée made for sharing.
The gourmet element is clearly present in all of the new dishes with a supplementary element of hearty, stick-to-your-ribs comfort food that you expect from Max's. Pellegrino excels at mixing in unexpected flavors into his traditional dishes, while maintaining the integrity of the original. Yes, there may be juniper in the applesauce and honey in the shrimp cocktail, but what you taste are your favorite classic dishes executed perfectly. The menu is varied enough that you could bring a date, a friend, or even the family and everyone would find something that they would be beyond pleased with.
Asked to describe his new menu in his own words, Pellegrino said simply, "It's multicultural. It's Houston."
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Glenview-based SoyNut Butter Co. has filed for bankruptcy and plans to liquidate after its products were recalled for possible E. coli contamination.
In its Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, SoyNut Butter, which makes a nut-free peanut butter substitute, revealed it has less than $50,000 in estimated assets and between $1 million and $10 million in liabilities. It has between 100 and 199 creditors.
Also in the filing, SoyNut Butter stated that possible E. coli contamination of certain inventory "poses or is alleged to pose a threat of imminent and identifiable hazard to public health or safety."
The company announced a recall of some of its I.M. Healthy Original Creamy SoyNut Butter on March 4 after it said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration alerted it of possible E. coli-related illnesses linked to the product.
On March 7, it expanded that recall to include its I.M. Healthy Granola. Two days later, it revealed that the FDA had informed it of a positive E. coli test of its products made by a contract manufacturer, Dixie Dew Products.
To date, 32 people in 12 states have become sick linked to the outbreak; one of those is in Illinois, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Twenty-six of them were children. Twelve of the 32 were hospitalized. The company also is facing lawsuits from parents of some infected kids.


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CRETA Unshared Task on Entities
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. While shared tasks are used as a direct benchmark for different systems/approaches/methods on a clearly defined and evaluated task, unshared tasks are open to various kinds of contributions, based on a common data set. Shared and unshared tasks in the fields of digital humanities are a promising way of fostering collaboration and interaction between Humanities scholars and Computer Science researchers.


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Did we just see summer trying to poke its head from underneath the pillow? Time to make sure your business is ready for the new season – with the hopes of warmer temperatures and bright long days, is your commercial building looking its best?
Just as in the run up to winter it is important to think about how the weather may affect your business. We've put together this simple checklist to help ensure your business runs smoothly throughout the summer months.
1. Check for Winter Damage
This winter was particularly cold here in the UK, so gutters, pipes, windows and any concrete surfaces should all be given a health check to identify any damages. This way they can be fixed way in advance of the next winter season. Plus, gaps in windows can cause issues for summer ventilation – especially if you run an air conditioning system in your building.
Your roof will need plenty of attention so check for any snow, ice and rain damage as a leak can cause big problems if not dealt with as soon as possible. If you have any outside taps these can easily get damaged in frosty weather and ensure they are fitted with a return valve to keep out any leaking water.
2. Give the place a 'spring clean'
From landscaping to window cleaning. Now is the time to really get your building looking at its best. Foliage and grassed areas can bear the brunt of winter so get your landscaper to pay special attention to breathing some life back into your building's grounds (it's worth checking any hosepipes are in working order now too). Bright flowers and plants can make a great positive impact on customers and staff alike.
Give off the best impression to customers and schedule a full window clean (inside and out) to maximise the look of the building and let in more natural light. Deep clean the carpets to rid your building of all the dirt undoubtedly brought in over the last few months. Get up high into any dusty corners too, you'll be able to see those cobwebs much better in the sunshine.
3. Keep everyone cool and calm
Even though most of us crave the warm summer weather, many of us find higher temperatures difficult to work in and often harder to concentrate. In buildings with air- conditioning it's vital to ensure you keep to your maintenance plan and that everything is in full working order.
Simple things like blinds in windows can help create a much more temperate climate and keep out sun glare and turning off unused lights, computers and other electrical equipment helps drastically reduce heat output.
Lastly, keeping staff happy on hot days is key, so investing in extra fans and even the odd ice-lolly run at dinner time can all help boost morale and productivity.
4. Make sure it's business as usual
It's a given that most people take the biggest proportion of annual leave during the school summer holidays, so make sure your business is prepared, overseeing the amount of staff off at any one time to ensure that holidays are covered. This way your business can run at full capacity with minimal disruption. A break from work is essential to a happy workforce so encourage staff to use their leave so they're rested and revitalised, which all helps to keep staff positivity levels at a high.


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