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When looking for a picture for our living room I went rummaging in the attic and found a poster that has been rolled up in a box. I picked it up at the opening of the Tate Liverpool in 1988. I just got it back from the framers:
The Tate in Liverpool holds a particular affection for me: I was born in Liverpool, I was a student at the University from 1981-1984, and I did actually attend the gala opening event at the gallery (IBM had some sort of sponsorship deal for the opening celebrations).
The gallery is in the old Albert Docks which has another family association: my grandfather John Finlayson Sxxxxxx was a policeman in Liverpool, and rescued a man from the docks. I can only imagine that when these were working docks the condition of the water was considerably less appealing than it is now - and I would not voluntarily enter the water now.
It is really great to see some of the regeneration projects in this part of the city, once the docks closed, much of the waterfront was effectively abandoned. Now, there is quite a lot going on on the Mersey side. I have not been to Liverpool for more than 10 years, but I still read about events in the city from the University newsletter. One day I will take the boys there, but I wonder how much I will recognise?
This is a fun poster, but I like having it on my wall for all it's associations, as well as it's appearance.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
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I taught Melissa how to sit (along with other cues) by capturing the action of sitting by clicking each time I saw her sit. She understood the clicker game, so fairly quickly began offering to sit in anticipation of getting a reinforcement. I quickly began only to click and reinforce the faster sits. I added the cue word 'sit' as she was in the action of sitting, clicked and treated.
When the sit was on a verbal cue I no longer clicked and treated each time I saw her sitting. There was no longer a need to capture a behavior that was on cue. Eventually she was clicked and treated only when I cued her to do so. This is an important concept of training and especially clicker training. Clicker trained animals (horses, goats, cats and giraffes can all be trained to do behaviors on cue...along with our dogs) begin to offer behavior in anticipation of getting a reinforcement. We need to put the behaviors we are capturing on cue fairly quickly, otherwise our dogs will be offering all sorts of behaviors in anticipation of reinforcement. What fun it is to see a dog focused intently on his owner; the path to learning has been opened. The possibilities are endless!
I practiced sit with Melissa every night before bedtime cookies, we practiced for each meal outdoors. Her sits were prompt. I no longer needed to click/treat for the sit as it was now a learned behavior...in those contexts. Those last 3 words in those contexts is a very important concept in training any animal.
Did Melissa really know what sit meant? We had practiced outside in the yard, we had practiced inside at bedtime. She was sitting the instant she heard the cue to sit. Surely she must know what sit means? But let's take closer look at in what context the behavior was happening. Melissa could sit at meal times, bedtime. She could sit in front of me. But part of dog training is teaching our animals to generalize the behavior. If Melissa truly understood the cue to sit she would be able to perform that behavior in many different places, on either side of me, with me holding packages in my hand, and in the presence of distractions. Once our dogs begin to generalize a few behaviors, generalization for subsequent behaviors comes much quicker. To help Melissa out, I broke our training sessions into tiny segments. Instead of standing directly in front of Melissa when I cued sit, I stood slightly with my body turned to the side (think inches) when she was able to sit promptly, I turned slightly more. Eventually Melissa was at my left side when I cued sit. We then repeated the same steps for the sit cue on my right. Then when I was sitting in a chair.
Could she sit with a toy in my hand? I went back to the beginning stages and helped the line of communication by clicking and treating each time she started to sit while I held a toy. Gradually the toy was over my head ready to be thrown, she sat when cued. The reward was the toy being thrown for her to retrieve, or a game of tug. We practiced with different toys, with me holding different objects such as a bag of groceries. In each of this situations I lowered my criteria by going back a few steps to help her and to keep her interest in the game of learning. If her sit was a bit slower due to her learning to generalize, I would once again go back to clicking and feeding. A slow response can be part of the learning process. As before, I was able to progress quickly to clicking and feeding only the prompt sits.
Melissa was now able to generalize that the cue to sit meant to sit in many different types of situations, and a sit was not dependent on where my body was or what I was holding when I cued her to sit. We practiced with other cues also. She was now getting the concept of generalizing the cue to down and to touch, target her nose to the palm of my hand. A few weeks ago she was standing in water at the lake, waiting for me to throw her bumper. I cued her to sit. And she sat in the water!!! Her reward was for me to throw the bumper.
Wow. I was feeling rather confident, my 10 month old puppy was really making progress in her training and really understood what the cue sit meant. A few days later, she met her dog friends for a hike. I release her from the car and asked her to sit. She was eagerly looking at the other dogs. I repeated 'sit' (yes, even trainers err sometimes and repeat cues....oops.....) thinking surely she must have not heard me. But she continued to look at the other dogs. In that context, Melissa did not know what the cue to sit meant. She was not 'blowing me off', she was not being dominant, she was not being stubborn. She simply was distracted by the presence of the other dogs. We had not trained the cue to sit in that context: after a car ride, arriving at the park, and in the presence of several other dogs. Lots of distractions plus the anticipation of a run in the 156 acre park. We moved a distance away from the distraction of the other dogs, and I then re-cued her to sit. She sat promptly and was then released to go play with her friends.
I wanted her to succeed, I realized that the sight of the other dogs was so exciting to her that she could not focus on me, nor had she totally generalized the cue to sit to every situation. So I helped her out by moving a distance away from the distractions so she could be successful. Our trusting relationship was intact, and she moved up another notch in the concept of generalizing behaviors. Does this mean Melissa will sit the next time she sees her dog friends at a distance? No, it will take several repetitions and consistency on my part for her to understand the concept of truly understanding each and every cue. Gradually we will move closer to distractions and even increase the amount and type of distractions. Think about the sensory overload at a dog show, it is no wonder our unseasoned dogs get unfocused. Help your dog be successful, lower your criteria in distracting situations. Melissa is learning a solid foundation for all future behaviors, she is young, she has lots to learn. I am helping her be successful while maintaining a great working relationship between the two of us.
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East Alton-Wood River sophomore Jayden Ulrich competes in the shot put in the Class 2A girls state track meet on Saturday in Charleston. Ulrich won the shot put and placed second in the discus.
CHARLESTON — Two years ago, Jayden Ulrich won a state championship in the shot put while she was in eighth grade at East Alton Middle School.
On Saturday, the East Alton-Wood River sophomore celebrated another state title in the shot put, this time at the high school level. Ulrich won the Class 2A shot put championship after throwing 46 feet, 9.5 inches at the state meet in Eastern Illinois University's O'Brien Stadium.
Ulrich also placed second in the discus in 139-11, making her the first EA-WR girl to place in two events in the same year. She now has three all-state medals in her two-year career. She came in fourth in the shot put last year.
Ulrich also became the first EA-WR athlete to win a state track title since Travis Williams did in the Class A boys triple jump in 2002.
"It means a lot," Ulrich said. "It means that we have a lot more talent in our school than most people think."
Four other Riverbend athletes earned all-state honors.
Ulrich's teammate, sophomore Hannah Sechrest, placed eighth in the high jump in a personal-best 5-4, making her the second EA-WR girl to earn all-state honors.
Ulrich and Sechrest helped the Oilers place 11th in the team standings with 20 points.
Alton, which won its first Madison County large-school division title this season, had a pair of all-state medalists in seniors Bria Thurman and Jeanea Epps in the Class 3A division. Thurman finished seventh in the shot put in 41-3.5 to pick up her first all-state medal, while Epps placed ninth in the 100 in 12.25 seconds for her second all-state medal. Epps was a member of the 400-meter relay team that came in eighth in her sophomore year.
It's the sixth year in a row the Redbirds have had at least one all-state medalist.
Civic Memorial freshman Maura Niemeier finished seventh in 36-7.75 in the Class 2A triple jump, making her first athlete in CM girls track history to earn all-state honors.
Marquette Catholic junior Riley Vickrey competed in two events on Saturday in the Class 1A division and came up short of a medal in both of them, placing 10th in the 1,600 in 5:23.39 and 11th in the 3,200 in 12:14.56. She qualified for the 1,600 finals after placing seventh with a 5:22.87 in the preliminaries on Thursday.
The top nine finishers in each event earn medals.
The Riverbend area had a total of 13 individuals and five relay teams compete at the three-day state meet. Out of the area's five all-state medalists, Sechrest, Niemeier and Thurman competed at Charleston for the first time.
With the victory in the shot put, Ulrich became the area's first state champion since Alton's LaJarvia Brown in 2016. Brown, who is now competing at Texas A&M University, won four state titles between '14 and '16.
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Alton senior Bria Thurman competes in the shot put at the Class 3A girls state track meet on Saturday in Charleston. Thurman placed seventh.
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Civic Memorial freshman Maura Niemeier competes in the triple jump at the Class 2A girls state track meet on Saturday. Niemeyer placed seventh.
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East Alton-Wood River sophomore Hannah Sechrest competes in the high jump in the Class 2A girls state track meet on Saturday. Sechrest came in eighth.
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Alton's Jeanea Epps races in the 100-meter dash at the Class 3A girls state track meet on Saturday. Epps finished ninth to earn a medal.


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There is a dark side to every fairy tale. Well mostly. My avie stuck in that dark side, trying to stay away from good peering in. I hope you enjoy this post because I had some imagination blocks doing it! <33
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There is a dark side to every fairy tale. Well mostly. My avie stuck in that dark side, trying to stay away from good peering in. I hope you enjoy this post because I had some imagination blocks doing it! <33
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When I heard Plastik released mesh corsets, I knew I had to run straight over there. There are sooo many patterns to choose from, along with them coming three different to a pack. Each pack is 489L with the alphas and sizes to choose from! Y'all will NOT be disappointed. Well maybe if you have a hard time choosing which pattern cause I know it took me forever! <33
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Are you having grown up bridesmaids for your wedding – but no little ones? It seems more and more of us are having grown up maids instead of asking our younger sisters, nieces and little cousins. Could this be a bit of an emerging trend for UK weddings, and if so, why?
Has somebody written an article somewhere that says "Steer clear of small maids"?!
Jo from Driftwood and Daisies Flower Company emailed me a little while ago and mentioned that only two of her brides had chosen small bridesmaids and/or flower girls, the others are all having three or four adult maids instead.
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This past weekend, over 2,000 quizbowl players, staff, coaches, and family members descended on the Atlanta Marriott Marquis for the 21st iteration of the High School National Championship Tournament. This iteration of the HSNCT was among the most exciting ever. In a series of high intensity games, filled with power buzzes and wonderful personalities, Beavercreek High School from Ohio triumphed over University of Illinois Laboratory School in the final. For Pennsylvania, it was a banner performance as well. In what was widely thought to be a "rebuild" year following many senior phenoms graduating, the state instead went on to produce four top 50 teams, which is the most it has ever had. From first time entrants to HSNCT stalwarts, our teams answered many questions, learned new things, built stronger friendships, and had an absolute ton of fun. Below is a summary of how teams did, and some pictures from this thrilling ride.
Seven PA teams made the playoffs:
Record: 11-5
Overall Finish: T-12th place
Best Win(s): 385-265 over Stanford Online A (CA), 390-175 against Georgetown Day (DC)
In their HSNCT debut, Hempfield finished their stand-out season with an 11-5 record. A true four man team, they successfully scaled up and proved competitive at a national-level tournament. GPQB Player of the Year Will Yaeger led the team in scoring with 51.00 PP20TUH. Hempfield's strong performance in playoffs included a win against Georgetown Day, who they'd lost to previously in the season. This Hempfield team certainly worked hard this season and their T-12 finish at HSNCT is representative of their dedication.
Record: 11-5
Overall Finish: T-12th place
Best Win(s): 395-280 over Carnegie Vanguard (TX), 410-265 over Leland (CA)
This year's team from Henderson proved the strongest in school, history, besting a previous high of T34 in 2016. Their 11-5 record included a close win against Belvidere on Saturday. Vijay Anne led the team in scoring with 50.72 PP20TUH. Though statistically overmatched by many of their playoff opponents, Henderson won three consecutive games by comfortable margins, and clearly were unfazed by playing top teams. That, in itself, is an element of excellence. This was a fitting performance for the year in which Coach Steve Sobieck received the Coach of the Year Award at the annual PAQB meetup (delivered to him by Henderson alumni and GPQB co-founder Ben Herman).
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Record: 9-5
Overall Finish: 31st place
Best Win(s): 290-170 over Hempfield, 270-215 over Penn Manor
Comments: The young men from Friends Select impressed us with their better than anticipated 9-5 record, which included strong performances from Matt and Rudyard throughout the weekend. Friends Select got here in part by beating their Pennsylvania competition, notching playoff wins over both Hempfield and Penn Manor en route to their trophies. We're not sure, but this might be the first time a Pennsylvania team had two playoff wins over in-state competition. Three of Friends Select's players will hopefully return next year, and we look forward to seeing how they continue to improve.
Penn Manor
Record: 8-5
Overall Finish: 49th place
Best Win(s): 240-230 over St. Louis Park A, 255-235 over DeWitt
Comments: Penn Manor perhaps exceeded expectations with their strong performance including an unexpected playoff run. Connor Mayers led the team in scoring with an impressive 79.70 PP20TUH that landed him 14th in overall individual scoring. Penn Manor truly rose to the difficulty of this national tournament. Like Friends Select, almost all this team returns next season, so the sky's the limit for this highly passionate squad.
State College A
Record: 7-5
Overall Finish: 73rd Place
Best Win(s): 305-165 over LASA B (TX)
Comments: State College's unorthodox strategy of keeping teams together for their entire high school career regardless of performance gained them two playoff games during this year's HSNCT. This team, led in scoring by JV Player of the Year Albert Zhang, put up a fight in their last playoff game against 2018 HSNCT champion Plano West A. State College High School has now made the playoffs in 19 of 21 HSNCTs, missing only in the first one in 1999 (which they didn't play) and in 2013. They remain a marquee club in the Keystone State, and they will all be back next year to challenge for more.
Allderdice A
Record: 6-5
Overall Finish: 73rd place
Best Win(s): 325-285 over Atkins Academic & Technology
Comments: Allderdice struggled in their attempt to replicate last year's excellent HSNCT run, with several close losses putting them into the losers playoff bracket, where they exited in the first do-or-die round. Despite this, they still have a lot to be proud of. Jakobi Deslouches' impressive knowledge of history at the HSNCT difficulty really helped the team to make the playoffs. Austin, Leo, and Truman all also scored in bunches. The Dice team was very well rounded, and had a low neg rate.
Manheim Township A
Record: 6-5
Overall Finish: 97th place
Best Win(s): 250-245 over Midtown Classical
Comments: While not as high a finish as the past few seasons for this Lancaster area school, the team nonetheless performed in their usual well rounded manner. Will Steger's 36.05 PP20TUH led the team, and further cemented him as their top player and a favorite for 1st team all-state next year. They also got a fine 15 PP20TUH from their freshman rising star, AZ. Manheim Township beat Plano West, HSNCT champions of last year, during their games.
In addition to the above, Six Pennsylvania teams went 5-5 in the prelims, just missing playoffs. Great Valley A finished in 136th place with an even distribution of points and a relatively low neg rate. However, despite improved play, the school missed the playoffs for the second year in a row. They will look to get the playoff win monkey off their back again next season, as they search for a run befitting their clear talent. Great Valley B also finished 5-5, ending up in 145th place. GV B struggled with neg control, but also had an even distribution of points. Allderdice B's 159th place finish included a close win over Troy (CA), during which Alana carried a clutch comeback at the end. State College B also went 5-5 in prelims. This is another team that has played together all season long. Taran and Chris led the team in scoring, and they ended up in 166th place. Friends Select B finished 5-5, indicating that FSS has the depth to match other elite programs in the state. Lastly, Trinity High from Camp Hill joined the above squads with a 5-5 record. The most amazing thing about Trinity's performance is that this occurred with as little experience as any team at the event. Their school had only been to a single pyramidal invitational before jumping headfirst into HSNCT. They clearly did not sink, and I think they have an extremely bright future.
Seven Pennsylvania teams went 4-6 over the weekend. Manheim Township B had nice performance led by both juniors and seniors scoring. They continue to have a deep farm system. Lancaster Mennonite had some tough games at the beginning of prelims, but cinched a key 275-110 win against Novi (MI) in round 3. During that game, Mennonite got every single toss-up in the second half, except one that went dead. Northeast PA's Dallas went an impressive 4-6 in their HSNCT debut, which, like Trinity, was only their second pyramidal tournament ever. Their 300-190 win over Blacksburg (VA) featured 3 powers and helped them land 237th place. We hope to see them again for more pyramidal tournaments in the fall! Great Valley C finished in 246th place with their 4-6 record. As the only C team from the state at the tournament, they acquitted themselves very nicely, despite some youth. The Lehigh Valley's Emmaus had an impressive 140-120 win over Stanford Online B (CA), landing them in 264th place. Seasoned SSNCT participant and fellow Lehigh Valley troop Moravian Academy competed this past weekend in their first HSNCT in almost a decade. They will all be back next year, and their strong performances and lots of experience gained from two nationals this year will serve them well. Pittsburgh Central Catholic also went 4-6. PCC was handicapped because all of their seniors were missing for graduation, but despite youth, they managed to exceed expectations and show other teams they're no pushover.
Four other Pennsylvania teams competed. Wallenpaupack had a strong win against Cupertino Scholars B (CA) on Sunday morning, and ended up finishing in 285th place with a 3-7 record. Ambler's Wissahickon was another HSNCT first time team and had a valiant effort in their games. Their win over fellow Pennsylvanians Delaware Valley helped them achieve a 3-7 record as well. Speaking of Delaware Valley, they finished in 317th place with a 2-8 record. Lastly, Armstrong qualified for HSNCT out of their local format, and the transition to HSNCTs of this and last year has been an adjustment, but their 140-120 win over Eureka (CA) shows promise in their abilities.
This was a blast to staff, and we're proud of all these schools for achieving great success both on the buzzer and off. Our community continues to grow stronger, for not only do our teams achieve highly at the game of quizbowl, but we continue to build up friendships, camaraderie, and resources for all our students to explore the wide world of knowledge that quizbowl can open. Thanks go out to the 21 Pennsylvanians and Pennsylvania expats who staffed this tournament, in particular the Carnegie Mellon team and alumni network, which seems to always come out in force for HSNCT. We hope to see all of our Pennsylvania teams again at pyramidal tournaments throughout the 2019-2020 school year. All but a few have ended their season here, and we wish them a wonderful summer.
-Ben and Emily


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Dr. Debabrata Ghosh is an Associate Professor at Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI), where he teaches operations and supply chain management to Masters Students and Executives. Prior to this, Dr. Ghosh was a faculty at the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, India. Dr. Ghosh's research interests lie in the areas of sustainable operations, supply chain coordination, supply contracts, emerging economies and game theory applications in operations. Dr. Ghosh holds a Fellow Programme in Management (PhD) from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore where he was the Airbus scholarship recipient. Prior to joining academics he worked with Infosys consulting where he worked with several top global retail and consumer goods companies across Asia Pacific and the U.S. Dr. Ghosh also holds a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology where he was the Gold Medalist.
- Kuiti, M. R., Ghosh, D., Basu, P., & Bisi, A. (2019). Do cap-and-trade policies drive environmental and social goals in supply chains: Strategic decisions, collaboration, and contract choices. International Journal of Production Economics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2019.107537
- Sirish Gouda, Sanjeev Swami and Debabrata Ghosh (2019) "Upcycling can take Sustainable Supply Chains beyond Recycling", Supply Chain Management Review, May/June, 6-7.
- Ramani, V., Swami, S., & Ghosh, D (2019) Price Premium Effect and Coordination in Green Supply Chain Management: Modelling and Analysis. Accepted and Forthcoming in Benchmarking: An International Journal.
- Ghosh, D., Mehta, P., & Avittathur. B. (2019). Supply chain capabilities and competitiveness of high-tech manufacturing start-ups in India. Accepted and Forthcoming in Benchmarking: An International Journal.
- Kuiti, M., Ghosh, D., Gouda, S., Swami, S. & Shankar. R (2019). Integrated Product Design, Shelf-space Allocation and Transportation Decisions in Green Supply Chains. International Journal of Production Research, 1-21.
- Tunuguntla, V., Basu, P., Rakshit, K., and Ghosh, D. (2019). Sponsored Search Advertising and Dynamic Pricing for Perishable Products under Inventory-linked Customer Willingness to Pay. European Journal of Operational Research, doi: 10.1016/j.ejor.2018.12.026.
- Chandra, S., Ghosh, D., and S. Nimje. (Dec 2018). Roadblocks to Sustainable Logistics in India's Auto Industry, Supply Chain Management Review, 23-27.
- Debabrata Ghosh, Peeyush Mehta, Balram Avittathur and Uttam Sarkar (2018) "Unlocking the potential of India's high-tech start-ups", Supply Chain Management Review, March/April, 8-10.
- Ghosh, D., Shah, J., & Swami, S. (2018). Product greening and pricing strategies of firms under green sensitive consumer demand and environmental regulations. Annals of Operations Research, 1-30.
- Ghosh, D., Gouda, S., Shankar, R., Swami, S., & C.T., Vinu. (2018). Strategic Decision Making under Subscription-based Contracts for Remanufacturing. International Journal of Production Economics, 200,134-150.
- Chandra, S., Ghosh, D., & Srivastava, S. (2016). Outbound Logistics Management Practices in the Automotive Industry – An Emerging Economy Perspective. Decision. Invited Paper: Special Issue on Supply Chain Management in Emerging Economies, 43 (2), 145-165.
- Ghosh, D., & Shah, J. (2015). Supply chain analysis under green sensitive consumer demand and cost sharing contract. International Journal of Production Economics, 164, 319-329.
- Ghosh, D., & Shah, J. (2012). A comparative analysis of greening policies across supply chain structures. International Journal of Production Economics, 135(2), 568-583.
Chapters in Edited Books
- Sanjeev Swami, Ebha Garg, Debabrata Ghosh and Charu Swami (2019). "Corporate Social Responsibility in Supply Chains" In: Hashmi S. and Choudhury I. (eds.) Encyclopedia of Renewable and Sustainable Materials. Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-
- Sanjeev Swami, Debabrata Ghosh and Charu Swami (2019). "Sustainability Indicators in Supply Chains" In: Hashmi S. and Choudhury I. (eds.) Encyclopedia of Renewable and Sustainable Materials. Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-
- Debabrata Ghosh, Sirish Gouda and Prakash Awasthy (2018). "What Drives Firms towards Green Initiatives? – An Emerging Economy Perspective" In: Chakraborty A., Kumar Gouda S., Gajanand M. (eds) Sustainable Operations in India. Managing the Asian Century. Springer, Singapore.
- Debabrata Ghosh. (2016). "Sustainable Supply Chain Management" In: Shah, J. Supply chain management: Text and Cases. 2/e., New Delhi, Pearson Education India.
- Debabrata Ghosh, Sirish Gouda and Janat Shah. (2016). "Green Supply Chain Initiatives:The India Perspective" In: Handbook of Research on Global Supply Chain Management. ed. Bryan Christiansen (PryMarke, LLC, USA), 1: 240 – 247. PryMarke, LLC, USA: IGI Global.
- Janat Shah and Debabrata Ghosh. (2011). "Decoding Supply Chain Leadership in India". In: Haksöz, Çağrı, Sridhar Seshadri, and Ananth V. Iyer, eds. Managing supply chains on the Silk Road: Strategy, performance, and risk. CRC Press.


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I landed last night in Tel Aviv in my first trip to Israel. Except for the use of Hebrew everywhere, the city pretty much resembled many other urban European towns I've visited. There weren't as many people walking about as I would have expected for a Saturday night.
We went to a very nice restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean. My seafood casserole was delicious and the local Sauvignon Blanc was quite good. The weather here is very mild–about 70 degrees with little humidity and a slight breeze.
Tomorrow, I head out to for a visit of Jerusalem and Bethlehem, which I think will be neat considering the time of year. I'll be sure to take lots of pictures and post them here.


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Natural Treatment For Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary Tract Infections: Natural Treatment
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|Urinary Tract Infections: Alternative Natural Treatments
The most common type of urinary tract infection (UTI) is of the lower urinary tract, that is, a bladder infection (cystitis). This type of infection is most likely to occur in warm, humid atmospheres or when the immune system is low after a cold or flu. UTI's are also more common in women prone to yeast infections (also known as thrush/Candida) or who have food intolerances. For this reason, building up the body's natural immune and digestive system is important. Below is a guide to alternative remedies and home treatments which may help treat infections when they occur, as well as offer some prevention. What works for one person may not work for another, so some trial and error is required. Always discuss taking supplements with your doctor, especially if you are taking medications for another condition. See also, urinary tract infections treatment for medical alternatives.
Dietary Tips For Treating & Preventing UTI's
Yeast infection diet plan: When symptoms occur avoid foods with sugar and yeast, especially: alcohol, cheese, soy sauce, miso, pickled foods and breads. Avoid sugar in every form, including honey, maple syrup and maltose and in cookies, cakes, sodas and desserts. Continue to avoid for at least a week after the infection has cleared.
Avoid all junk food, including fried foods, burgers and pizza as they are difficult for the system to digest.
For the first few days of infection also avoid grapes, bananas, melon and dried fruit as they are high in natural sugar.
Drink plenty of fluids but not sodas. Water is an excellent choice.
As UTI's thrive in an acid environment it is important to keep the urinary tract pH balance as neutral as possible. Eat plenty of green vegetables and salads, especially cabbage, broccoli, parsley, kale and watercress. These are all alkaline foods and help to counteract acid.
Good fruit options are pineapples, pears, cherries, apples and papaya.
Add more garlic and onions to meals; these are natural antibiotics and have antibacterial properties. Garlic is best used raw and crushed; it loses some of its benefits by cooking and aging. Add it to meals just before serving or mix with olive oil for a tasty salad dressing.
Natural Supplements & Alternative Remedies
Take a cranberry supplement. Choose a sugar-free and preservative-free free capsule (e.g. Cranberry Plus). One 500 mg supplement can help prevent UTI's
Bromelain supplements, extracted from pineapples have natural anti-inflammatory properties. Bromelain may also help people with rheumatoid arthritis or those recovering from a recent injury. Take 1000mg a day. Alternatively, eat pineapple regularly. For maximum effect, it needs to be eaten before a large meal, not after.
Choose a nutritional supplement which helps to re-alkalize your body. An incorrect pH balance in the body can cause infections, weight problems, arthritis and acne. Alkaline products are available in capsule and powder form. Examples include Alka Blast and pHion Booster.
Vitamin C is particularly important when an infection occurs. Take up to 4000 mg daily with food the first week and then reduce to 1000 mg daily there after. When you take a large dosage of vitamin C it is important to take it in an ascorbate form as this is gentler on the digestive system.
Try grapefruit seed extract in liquid form and add a few drops to your water. It has powerful anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Alternatively a few drops of oregano tincture has the same effect.
Drink 3 cups of nettle tea a day. You can buy pre-made versions in most health stores; alternatively why not make your own. Boil 4 cups of filtered water and remove from heat. Chop up a handful of stinging nettles (using gloves!), including the stalks. Seep in the cooling water for 20 minutes. Strain the nettles and throw away. The tea can be drunk hot or cold, and can be reheated without losing it's beneficial properties.
Another alternative drink is Aloe Vera juice with added cranberry and cherries.
Take a high strength multivitamin.
Not sure if you have a UTI? See Urinary tract infection diagnosis. If you do, take a look at our list of books on urinary tract infections for some self-help guides.
Urinate as soon as possible after sexual intercourse to help prevent bacteria traveling to the bladder. This only works however if the bladder is full enough to produce a strong stream. Squeezing a few drops of urine will not wash out any bacteria. If you do have a UTI avoid intercourse for a week as you may pass the bacteria to your partner and risk re-infection.
Douching may have some benefits when an UTI occurs, particularly with diluted tea-tree oil (image).
Wear cotton underwear and avoid tight fitting jeans in hot weather. Antidotal evidence from women suggests this may help.
Many drug stores sell over the counter cystitis remedies which contain sodium citrate. You can make your own version by squeezing half a lemon into a glass. Quarter fill the glass with water and then add a third of a teaspoon of bi-carbonate of soda. Stir and drink while it is still fizzing. Do this 3 times a day, before your 3 main meals until symptoms have disappeared. As a preventative measure, take once a day before breakfast.
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The press service of the President disclosed to UNIAN that 396 journalists, 259 out of them – representatives of central and foreign mass media have got an accreditation at the news conference.
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text: Andrew was visiting Europe with the Australian Police Rugby League Team, and he wanted to see the Alps and do some climbing whilst he was here. His team won the Police Rugby League World Cup, then he had a few days off before joining me for 5 days alpine climbing last week. We started with the Cosmiques Ridge and then decided to take advantage of the good conditions to make a traverse of the Domes de Miage and Aiguille de Bionnassay. After that we wound down with a relaxing day on Via Corda Alpina and a pizza in Les Houches. So all in all, Andrew had a pretty successful European Tour! Photos here.


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The older officer used to be a schoolmaster in civilian life. And when he and a new-to-the-front boy officer must lead men out of the trenches and "over the top" in World War I, the man his men call "Uncle" knows his job. Change the subject.
"Journey's End," the World War I drama where this overly-familiar scene plays out, offers the great Paul Bettany, as "Uncle" Osborne, one of the finest acting moments of his career. He distracts the lad (Asa Butterfield of "Hugo" and "The Space Between Us") with questions about his home, the forests and farm country around it, where Uncle spent some of his best hikes with a rucksack. The clock is ticking down until they must lead a raid into German lines, but Uncle goes on, prodding the kid, embellishing the details with ones he recalls.
It's a taut, emotional moment at the heart of this film by Saul Dibbs ("The Duchess"), and not the only one. The film, based on a Great War novel, is filled with WWI film "types" and conflicts, wrenching decisions and cynical acquiescence, the grim fatalism of history's most wasteful, pointless war. But this quiet, dread-filled combat picture works, sketching in the men beyond the "types" in impressionistic scenes that relate history, advance the story and break the heart.
Butterfield is Raleigh, a new officer in 1918 France, willing to pull strings with his uncle, the general, to get into the company led by an old friend and mentor from school.
He tries not to notice that Captain Stanhope (Sam Claflin of "The Hunger Games" and "My Cousin Rachel"), "three years ahead of me in school," is showing the wear of three years in the trenches. Stanhope is short with subordinates and constantly in need of that next dose of liquid courage. He's wisened, embittered and a little twitchy, but protective of the men he treats brusquely and held in high regard by HQ.
C Company is in the narrowest stretch of the lines, newly deployed for a six-day stint in the trenches. And this is the exact moment everyone is expecting the German "Spring Offensive," to be called "Kaiserschlacht" by the desperate officers launching it. Stanhope and his put-upon subordinates, the working class Trotter (Stephen Graham) and shell-shocked playboy Hibbert (Tom Sturridge) are to take the brunt of it.
And they pretty much know it.
Raleigh has just stepped into it. The gruff but sweet-hearted Trotter gives him the usual "You haven't been in the Army five minutes, have you?" before taking the green kid under his wing. "Need me to teach you how to shave, too?"
Hibbert has the weeps and the shakes, and Stanhope has little hope of bucking him up with threats, pep-talks or whisky. The others? "They stick at it. It's the only thing a decent man can do."
Their orders are, "Stay where you are, as long as you can." And oh, by the way, send a patrol over on a "raid," capture a German we can interrogate. In broad daylight. Right before an expected enemy assault. Suicide.
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It's hard to find much new to say about The Great War, what with its tropes so well established in the century of cinema that's come out since. But "Journey's End" narrows its focus and limits its goals. And that pays off handsomely in a war movie that almost lets you smell the struggle, the intimacy of the fighting, the desperately myopic thinking that sets in when all you can think to desire out of this world is to stay alive in it for another minute, another day.
MPAA Rating: R for some language and war images
Cast: Asa Butterfield, Sam Claflin, Paul Bettany, Toby Jones, Tom Sturridge, Stephen Graham
Credits:Directed by Sail Dibb, script by Simon Reade, based on the novel/play by R.C. Sheriff and Vernon Bartlett. A Good Deeds/BFI release.
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Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving! It's been almost three months since my last post. Until now, there has been a lack of anything interesting to discuss. I'm sure most people would have been distracted by the Presidential election anyway. Regardless of what you thought of the results, we can expect some massive changes to the federal tax scheme in 2017. The President-Elect has already made numerous proposals to overhaul the personal tax regulations. Not all of them will make it through Congress, but any one of them successfully passing and implemented by the Internal Revenue Service as he has proposed them could result in a radically different method by which your taxable income is calculated.
For now, it's important to take advantage of our current tax code before the champagne is poured at New Year's. Some last-minute, friendly advice that could reduce your 2016 tax bill as well as help you save for retirement:
Pay your next property tax bill early. There is a possibility that our President-Elect and the Congress will reduce or even eliminate the property tax deduction. The standard deduction could be increased an amount where itemizing deductions (which have always included deducting property taxes) is less beneficial than taking the standard deduction to all but the taxpayers in the most expensive of homes. Property taxes are typically billed on a quarterly basis and paid along with your mortgage interest. Contact your bank and local municipality and you may be able to arrange to make a property tax payment normally due in January or February 2017 in December of 2016. You will get the extra deduction in 2016, reducing your taxable income and tax liability when you file your 2016 return. If the laws regarding property tax change in 2017, you will have already received a tax benefit for the property taxes you would have paid anyway.
Other Itemized Deduction Considerations. The President-Elect has indicated that allowable deductions for mortgage interest and charity will not be changed, but in addition to property taxes, other currently allowable deductions may be curtailed or even eliminated. State income taxes are deductible if you itemize deductions; if you usually owe on your state taxes, consider making an extra estimated payment in December to maximize the deduction for 2016, because you may not be able to deduct the full amount of state taxes owed on your 2017 return. Out-of-pocket medical expenses, un-reimbursed job expenses and tax preparation fees to the extent they exceed certain percentages of your income (10% for the first item and 2% for the latter two combined) are also common itemized deductions that may be eliminated under the new administration, so consider pre-paying these expenses in 2016 to take advantage of this deduction.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. For 2016, up to $ 5000 could be contributed on a pre-tax basis (saving you federal and possibly state taxes) to a savings account specifically designated to pay for child care and other babysitting expenses to allow parents to work or look for work. The money needs to be spent on day care expenses incurred through December 31, 2016; you may be able to ask your day care provider to bill you for January during December in order ensure all the funds are used and tax savings maximized. Otherwise the unused funds will be forfeited. The incoming administration has discussed reducing the maximum dependent care contribution to $ 2000 per year, although they may also implement an additional child care tax credit to make up for the lost tax savings. Contributing the full $ 5000 to a flexible spending account and using it before December 31 of this year ensures the maximum tax savings.
Maximize your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or My Retirement Account (myRA). The incoming administration has not commented on IRAs or the newly-created myRA. Regardless of what happens, I believe this it is important to put in the maximum amount of funds to your IRA or myRA. This allows you to save for retirement by generating income that grows on a tax-deferred basis while possibly also reducing your federal and state tax liability for 2016. Depending on your income level, you may qualify to contribute up to $ 5500 (or $ 6500 if you are over age 50) to a Roth IRA, Traditional IRA or myRA. Roth IRA contributions are made on a post-tax basis and have no effect on your taxable income but as the money is invested and grows, it grows completely tax-free and you will pay no income tax on it when you start making withdrawals in your retirement years (which can start as early as age 59 ½). Traditional IRA contributions are made on a pre-tax basis and reduce your taxable income. The money is invested and grows on a tax-deferred basis; withdrawals made in your retirement years are taxed. The myRA is available to households with less than $ 191,000 in annual income that have no access to any employer-sponsored 401(k) or other retirement plan and the money is invested in US savings bonds by the Department of the Treasury. Like a Roth IRA, contributions are made on an after-tax basis and have no effect on your taxable income but future earnings grow tax-free, allowing you to make withdrawals tax-free in your retirement years.
Max out the 401(k) account, or at least increase contributions in your December paychecks. The maximum 401(k) contribution for 2016 was $ 18,000 and it is expected to remain the same for 2017. Money is contributed to a 401k on a pre-tax basis and reduces your taxable income while it is invested and grows on a tax-deferred basis until withdrawals are made in your retirement years. If you are paid every other week, to reach the maximum amount, you would need to have had $ 692.30 withheld from each paycheck, or $ 750 if you are paid twice a month. Anything less than that and you will miss out on federal (and possibly state) tax savings as well as less savings invested for your retirement. You cannot simply write checks on your own to contribute to a 401k like you can with an IRA but your employer should allow you to increase your pre-tax paycheck contributions at any time, up to the amount of your entire paycheck. Consider increasing your contributions during December to "catch up" for what you didn't contribute earlier in the year. You can then change the regular contribution back to a smaller, more manageable amount the following January.
529 College Savings Plans. Since contributing to 529 College Savings Plans can only reduce your state tax liability (but not in every state), the incoming administration has not made any comments on what is almost entirely a program administered by the states. 529 Plans allow you to put aside and invest funds for your children's (or almost any other person you wish to help) future college education while also giving you a state tax deduction or credit. Some states do not give any tax benefit at all for contributing, or only allow a tax benefit on contributions made for your own children. Theoretically, you could contribute up to $ 14,000 per child per year in a 529 plan before potentially incurring federal gift tax liability, but most states set the maximum annual contribution at $ 10,000 per child, or offer no tax benefit for anything contributed over $ 10,000.
I would prefer not to have political discussions or commentary on my blog, but the paths of politics and taxation are always intersecting, and it is my job to report how this will affect you, or what you can do to take advantage of it. I hope you will find this advice helpful and perhaps addresses some concerns you might have in light of the uncertainty ahead. Enjoy the holiday season, and contact me anytime with your questions!


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French-born David Visan (son of a Vietnamese mother and a Romanian father) returned to his native country after attending music classes in Los Angeles, CA. Soon, his ethnic influences combined with contemporary rhythms became a well-crafted cultural blend performed while DJing at Buddha, an exotic bar located in downtown Paris founded by Raymond Visan and Tierry Bégué in 1996 under a musical concept created by the French ambient pioneer Claude Challe. As arranger/producer, the Buddha Bar series deliver his talent to combine ancestral sounds and touches of electronic music. (Written by Drago Bonacich)


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To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Restaurant Week GR, Experience Grand Rapids is highlighting the restaurants that have participated during all 10 years.
As the tastiest week of the year is nearing the end, here are the final few RWGR veterans that have participated since the beginning. Be sure to check out the special menus at each and "Taste the City" before August 18.
During RWGR, consider Amore's Arancini (risotto fritters topped with spinach aioli) for your appetizer course.
Photo Credit: Experience Grand Rapids
Amore Trattoria Italiana
Chef Jenna Arcidiacono and her husband Maurizio have been serving authentic Italian comfort food since 2010 in their family restaurant, Amore. As the name suggests, guests can taste the love put into each meal, which has earned the restaurant numerous accolades.
One of Chef Jenna's main goals is to make sure that everyone, no matter their dietary needs, can eat at Amore. Amore offers an entire vegan and gluten-free menu for guests to enjoy during any time of year.
During Restaurant Week, Amore has a gluten-free, vegan, and keto-friendly option for each course of its RWGR menu.
This year, Amore is offering five courses for $29. Guests can choose one dish per course.
Course One
- Arancini
- Funghi
- Heirloom Bruschetta
Course Two
- Lasagna Soup
- Fennel Parmigiano Soup
- Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Course Three
- Green Bean Salad
- Caprese
Course Four
- White Lasagna
- Prosecco Chicken
- Bucatini with Puttanesca
Course Five
- Caramel Pecan Cannoli
- Pop Rock and Cayenne Truffles
- Limoncello Sorbet
Try one of One Trick Pony's RWGR appetizers, like the Pork Taquitos: Slowly braised pork shoulder rolled in corn tortillas and fried, served with cotija cheese, pico di gallo, and an avocado lime cilantro crema.
Photo Credit: Brian Craig for Experience Grand Rapids
One Trick Pony
One Trick Pony has been in business for two decades, located next to its sister restaurant, The Cottage Bar, the oldest operating bar and restaurant in the Heartside area. Known for its food and drinks, and weekly live music performances, One Trick Pony is truly a Grand Rapids tradition.
This year, One Trick Pony is offering three courses for $30, and guests can select one dish per course.
Course One
- Fried Green Tomatoes
- Pork Taquitos
- Crab Salad
- Green Bean Salad
Course Two
- One Trick Pizza
- Grilled Portabella Sandwich
- Ravioli
- Chicken Roulade
Course Three
- Creme Brulee
- Brownies
- Palazzolo Gelato
- Cheesecake
Don't miss out on Rush Creek's Blueberry-Peach Salad with baby spinach, arugula, blueberries, toasted pepitas, feta crumble, and roasted peach vinaigrette
Photo Credit: Brian Craig for Experience Grand Rapids
Rush Creek Bistro
Rush Creek Bistro offers beautiful views in addition to its food. Relax on the large patio surrounded by trees, or enjoy your meal inside and enjoy the restaurant's casual dining atmosphere and high-quality food.
The RWGR menu includes three courses for $25. Many of the dishes can be modified to be gluten-free, nut-free, or vegetarian.
Course One
- Blueberry-Peach Salad
- Celeriac, Apple and Fennel Soup
- Tenderloin Tartare
Course Two
- Seared Halibut
- Flat Iron Steak
- Brown Butter Gnocchi
Course Three
- Peanut Butter Brownie
- Chocolate Mocha Torte
- Lemon Blueberry Crumb Cheesecake
- Raspberry Peach Ice Cream Cake
A dessert course can be added on or substituted for any course at Rockwell Republic during RWGR.
Photo Credit: Rockwell Republic, featuring dessert from their 2018 RWGR menu
Rockwell Republic
Rockwell Republic boasts a unique space with two levels, a screened-in patio, and an outdoor beer garden, making it a great place to relax year-round, but especially during Restaurant Week.
This year, Rockwell Republic is offering three courses for $30 or five courses for $42, with the option to add a dessert or substitute it for any course. Guests can choose one item from each course.
Course One
- Spicy Chicken Cheese Rangoons
- Smoked Whitefish Dip
Course Two
- Elote Crab Soup
- Apple Crunch Salad
Course Three
- Red Pork and Shrimp Ramen
- BBQ Short Rib Sandwich
- Miller Chicken Risotto
- Panko Crusted Walleye
The Green Well's menu highlights farm to fork options for RWGR, including the Whole Roasted Cauliflower with tofu fried rice, kimchi, sweet glaze, and sesame.
Photo Credit: Brian Craig for Experience Grand Rapids
The Green Well
Not only has The Green Well been serving delicious meals to the Uptown neighborhood since 2007, but its environmental practices are what put the "green" in its name.
The Green Well is LEED-certified, supports sustainable farming, produces clean energy through its rooftop solar panels, uses energy-efficient equipment, and also recycles and composts more than 90 percent of its waste.
For $35, guests can enjoy three courses at The Green Well during RWGR, including an appetizer, entree, and dessert.
Course One
- Tempura Fried Dilly Beans
- Heirloom Tomato & Melon Salad
- Loaded Focaccia
Course Two
- Chicken Sausage and Farmers Cheese Ravioli
- Whole Roasted Cauliflower
- Smoked Short Ribs
Course Three
- Banana Cake
- Lemon Poppy Seed Rice Pudding
- Turtle (a warm brownie cake with caramel and ganache)
There are just a few days left to enjoy these unique and tasty menus before the end of Restaurant Week GR on August 18.
Visit the Restaurant Week GR page for all participating restaurants and a list of menus.


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So it's been a while since I've updated here, and I figured that was something I should change. And what better way to kick off the new year than by talking about football?
The playoffs begin this weekend. The AFC is in a strange position, with the only teams I feel really in contention being Indianapolis or San Diego; Cincinnati could be in that list if they played more consistently, but recently it seems like they've lacked the passion and stamina that is needed to beat a team like Indy if Payton Manning is at his best. NY and Baltimore are both good teams who haven't shown enough to make me think they can get all the way (though I have a soft spot for the Ravens, so I can hope) and the Patriots will struggle to find any offensive rhythm without Wes Welker.
As for the NFC, we have a strange and wonderful scenario in which there is simply no clear favorite after the last few weeks of regular season play; the Saints have lost three in a row, with Drew Brees looking like he's forgotten how to communicate with his receivers – Minnesota has showing glaring weaknesses, the biggest of which is revealed if they allow an opponent to gain an early lead – Brett Favre can't handle being behind. It's how Arizona beat them so handily in week 13, by pressuring him into making risky choices and careless mistakes.
The first round, in many ways, is the most interesting for me: Philly at Dallas should be a great game. After this weekend's trouncing, a lot of the sportswriters are already writing off the Eagles as doomed, laying a lot of blame (as usual) at McNabb's feet. Additionally, the Eagles are 0-4 against potential playoff opponents during the regular season, which makes many wonder if they are able to play consistently at a high caliber. I think they do. The Eagles have always been a scary team to play, even while being inconsistent, in many of the same ways Arizona has been the last two years: when they play well, they play amazingly well. Additionally, the games they lost don't necessarily reflect the current situation; they lost to the Saints when the Saints were on fire – but New Orleans now looks like they're running out of steam. They were barely beaten by the Cowboys back in week 9, although they were pounded last week by a relentless Dallas defense. Andy Reid learns from his mistakes, though, and I expect the Eagles will put up a tough fight and catch fire right when they need to. As for Dallas, I still have trouble believing the hype. The numbers look good and the defense looks phenomenal, but their offense still feels off-kilter to me. Maybe it's personal bias against a rival team, or just a dislike of Tony Romo, but I'm hoping Philly keeps the Cowboys from posting their first playoff win since the 90s.
Now for my Cardinals. I can't really look at last week as an indication of how we'll do, as the game was mostly played by Green Bay starters against an Arizona second string, however, Green Bay looked really good – as they have for most of the season. And while we rested some of our starters, we didn't rest all of them, and both Anquan Boldin and Calais Campbell are now questionable for Arizona's first playoff game after sustaining injuries during Sunday's game. The loss of either player would be a huge blow to the team, and while we've recovered from worse, it puts us in a very tough spot against a very formidable. At least DRC appears to be ready to play after his injury – although who knows if he'll be at 100%. But even a wobbly DRC is a vast improvement over Michael Adams, as we saw quite clearly in the last regular season game.
The key will be to rush Aaron Rogers mercilessly, as we did with Favre. Green Bay's offensive line is terrible, and Rogers has taken a brutal beating whenever teams press the blitz, which we didn't even try on Sunday. After a few come-to-Jesus talks with the turf courtesy of Darnell Docket or Adrian Wilson, Rogers and the Green Bay offense should have a much harder time picking on our secondary. Combine that with a good outing from Kurt Warner and we can win the game easily – but if we don't bring the full package, we will risk being humiliated at home.
Assuming we beat Green Bay we'd have a rematch with the Vikings in Minnesota. The weather will be a factor here, as Warner isn't quite as used to the cold these days, and Favre always is just a bit sloppier when the ball is hard. If we can keep up the defensive pressure we did in week 13 while maintaining a steady offense, then we can easily beat them again, even on the road. They are a very tough team, but we know their game. We just need to get through the Packers first.


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November 27, 2019
Dear Parents,
Welcome to fall and the holiday season here in St. Joseph! Having arrived from 12 years in California, I am still looking forward to the snow and all of the winter activities it affords; I know - ask me again in February. Our schools have already started celebrating our fall and winter holidays and I love seeing our parents in the schools, volunteering and helping out. This is a great way to engage in your students' education and observe all of the wonderful things our teachers do for our kids. St. Joseph is truly a wonderful place to raise a family and be a part of a great community. I hope to see you at some of our events!
Given we are entering the winter months, I would like to share information about the decision to close school due to inclement weather. As you know the weather may be different depending on where you live in our district. So too, we take into account many perspectives before closing school. We consider the amount of snow that has fallen, visibility, the timing of the storm, temperatures and wind chill values. If the storm occurs overnight, this process starts no later than 4:00 AM in the morning. We go out to check road conditions while collaborating with other area superintendents. We may also check with the road commission and our local authorities for more specific information. All of this to say, the decision to close school is never an easy one and is always heavily considered. We understand the impact these days have on our families.
Please note that if you decide to keep your child at home because you do not feel it is appropriate to send your child, we will always respect and excuse that absence. Our number one concern is always to make a decision with the safety of our students in mind. We want to be sure that we can transport our students to and from school safely, and that the roads are safe for our high school drivers as well.
Looking behind us a bit, our high school student senate hosted their yearly Veteran's Breakfast on November 11th. It was an amazing event that invited Veterans and their families for a hosted breakfast, music by our own Jazz Band, and a heart-warming address by Fred Upton. Over 100 people RSVP'd and I am sure most showed up - even with a strong snowy squall making it icy and cold outside. I was able to talk to many of our guests and they were very happy to be there and were honored that our high school students took the time and effort to host them. Special thanks go to SJ teachers Amanda Wallace and Joshua Doe for directing the festivities!
We are constantly looking for ways to improve student learning. Being innovative and bold is always accepted and favored. Over the past year, we have noticed some of our students are not as connected as we would like to school or personnel in our schools. We know from research the more connected students are, the more successful they are likely to be; we want kids to feel safe in our school community. To this end, we have partnered with the Boys & Girls Club to run a pilot program in the high school that focuses on connecting all students to school! In the last couple of months the numbers have grown dramatically - students wanting to participate in short activities or programs that focus on building social-emotional health, connectivity, and leadership skills. We will continue to observe this pilot through both qualitative and quantitative data for success. At this time everyone involved is very excited about this new program and opportunity to connect.
We're excited about our continued partnership (year two) with the Boys & Girls Club at the elementary level! We have expanded the invitation for the after school programs, Smart Girls and Passport to Manhood for older students in all three elementary buildings. The program meets at E. P. Clarke. Transportation is provided via our existing shuttle buses. Our SJPS Foundation's Special Projects Grant helps cover program costs. Thank you!
Our teachers are diving into Chromebooks and the Google Suite. This is yet another example of our educators showing initiative and innovation; constantly improving the educational setting for students. Recently, our 4th and 5th grade classrooms have new 1:1 Chromebooks and our teachers have adapted quickly showing great learning success. Our grade level and content teams continue to accelerate student learning using new tools and instructional practices.
We're thinking about the whole child while designing our learning environments and activities in our elementary schools. The SJPS Foundation and our School Board has graciously supported our new furnishings in all elementary classrooms! Flexible furnishings are designed to offer flexibility, choice and movement during the school day, depending on the task and social support needed. Students are reflective of their learning and choices while being accountable for their continued success.
The St. Joseph Public Schools Foundation is on track to fund nearly $475,000 in projects in 2019 that will greatly benefit the academic performance of our students. The Foundation's partnership with our school district is vital to the continued growth and success of our students – making a difference and helping in ways that the general fund cannot. The generosity of donors makes this possible and impacts every student in our district. If you would like to join our team and support the SJPS Foundation, please visit their website at http://www.sjpsfoundation.org and consider making a gift to their Year End Giving campaign.
Please have a safe, enjoyable and relaxing holiday season.
Thomas S. Bruce, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools


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