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Medicine Hat mumps outbreak spreads from Tigers hockey team to broader community
Health officer concerned outbreak could spread to less-immunized communities in AHS south zone
Medicine Hat, Alta., is currently seeing the second wave of a mumps outbreak in the city that seems to have originated from the local Western Hockey League team.
The number of confirmed cases has increased to 15, up from nine last week. While the original nine cases could all be linked back to the Medicine Hat Tigers, some of the new cases don't have any obvious connection.
- 'A significant concern': Immunization rates in southern Alberta will mean further outbreaks, doctor predicts
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"We've now seen that secondary spread to others, either to household members of confirmed cases, or even cases in the community with no direct link to the Western Hockey League," said Vivien Suttorp, the lead medical officer of health for AHS's south zone.
"We are now in that second wave of transmission and are embarking soon onto that further transmission third wave. Over time it will become difficult to know which wave we're in because they blur together," she said.
Local college on alert
Last week, two students at Medicine Hat College reported they believed they had the mumps.
The college has yet to hear whether or not those cases were confirmed in a laboratory.
"We sent out some communication to our staff and our students just in regards to the precautionary measures that they can take. But that's basically it at this time," said Lesley Tuchscherer, the college's manager of occupational health and safety.
The college will re-evaluate their policy should more cases turn up on campus.
Outbreak would be worse in less-immune areas
Not all people who contract mumps have the stereotypical swollen face, Suttrop said. Only about 30 per cent of individuals display those symptoms, so many people don't know they have contracted mumps and continue to pass it along.
The lack of classic symptoms, paired with long incubation periods makes it hard for Suttorp to even know where the disease is, or estimate how long the outbreak might last.
"Medicine Hat has reasonable immunization rates," Suttorp said.
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If you were hoping that Bill Goldberg would at some point make a return to the ring and wrestle once more against someone legendary, you're going to get your wish. The only problem is that it won't be in a real life WWE ring… it's going to be in 2K Games' virtual ring, once WWE 2K17 releases this fall for home consoles.
Over on the official WWE 2K YouTube channel, they posted up a quick vignette featuring a bunch of cops blowing open a mine shaft where Goldberg emerges through a plume of thick smoke. You can check out the minute-long teaser below, which is little more than a pants-wetting exercise to get the fanboys to pre-order WWE 2K17 for the PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One or PS4.
At the end of the trailer Goldberg looks out of the window and spots a sign from out of the back of the police cruiser, showing the city they're entering. Viewers can only see the mirrored reflection of the sign in the window, which reads "Suplex City".
It obviously seems to be hinting at Goldberg making a return to face off against Brock Lesnar again after that abysmal match they had at Wrestlemania 20.
The only problem now is that Goldberg is old and Lesnar is a beast. I would prefer to see Lesnar versus Samoa Joe at Wrestlemania, but I imagine the WWE wants to milk Summerslam for all its worth with a Lesnar versus Goldberg rematch.
Anyway, do you know what the most disappointing thing is about this annual series? It's the fact that it's still being made for literally decade old hardware. At what point will wrestling games evolve and embrace the new generation of technology? The only hope so far is the robust and ingenious modding community that has a bustling and active sense of growth for the WWE 2K games released on PC. It's a small community, but they're doing some cool things with what little tools they have at their disposal. It also helps that 2K Games isn't actively cracking down on the modding community the way Rockstar Games was going after modders during the early days of the PC release of GTA V.
As for WWE 2K17, the game is expected to launch this October. Gamers who pre-order will automatically unlock Bill Goldberg. This likely means he's going to be making a return to the ring given that they did the exact same thing for the Ultimate Warrior (who was later on inducted into the Hall of Fame that following year) and Sting (who eventually made his debut in the same year he appeared in the game).
If the teaser trailer is any indication of what's to come, Summerslam will most certainly have its marquee match, even if it's a decade too late.


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Following our video tutorial on How To Dress For Success with image expert Erin Miller yesterday, we asked our Twitter followers what the dress code is like where they work.
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by Herbie J Pilato
Back in the day, not only were TV characters very distinguishable from one another, but the colors of their wardrobe were also quite variant.
For example, let's travel to "Gilligan's Island," created and produced by Sherwood Schwartz; not a show that many would consider "Masterpiece Theatre," but in many quadrants of the industry, certainly to its millions of fans, the series is considered a masterpiece in its own way.
Firstly, no two characters are alike, in sight or sound: Gilligan (played by Bob Denver) was slight and skinny and dressed in vibrant red); the Skipper (Alan Hale, Jr.) was hefty, and garbed in big blue. The Professor (Russell Johnson) dressed in that cache beige; the brunette Mary Ann (Dawn Wells) in country-girl short-shorts; Ginger, the movie-star, a red-head, always dressed in elaborate gowns, etc.
Meanwhile, on "The Brady Bunch," which just so happened to also be created and produced by Schwartz," colors decorated not only the personas of the cast (lead by Florence Henderson and Robert Reed), but were splattered throughout the orange-countered kitchens, and other kaleidoscope rooms in the Brady household.
There was a reason for all of this back in the 60s and 70s when these shows first aired. Color TV was pretty much a new thing and the networks wanted to take advantage of the new visual technology.
But the colors on these shows also added to the over visuals and made each series more appealing in the long run.
Sadly, such is not the case today. Contemporary programs display muted colors, which unfortunately compliment their muted drab characters…characters that all sound and now look the same. Everyone has the same sardonic, edgy tone; and as I've mentioned in countless posts before, everybody rolls their eyes and is exasperated at something; sometimes even looking constipated.
Not exactly an attractive look; and yet for some reason, this is all been deemed acceptable…although ultimately because there seems to be a great aversion or desensitization to quality.
But you, Mr. or Ms. Novice or Veteran Writer.
You have the power to light up the small or big screen with your vibrant imagination…to paint your characters as colorful with various hues of laughter, sadness, joy, fear, passion and compassion; to place them in colorful surroundings that reflect their state of mind and position in the time of your story.
Brush your words with diversity; comb your lines with fine needle points of distinction.
Bless your audience with the gift of your unique visuals that will make your scripts stand out from the bland of the rest.
All colors need to be the vibrant fabric that threads together your story…your characters…your vision.
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There is yet another inefficient, ineffective, expensive program that needs to be scuttled but instead another nearly half billion dollars will be poured into it to…wait for it….wait….EXPAND it.
We've been told repeatedly that the border drone program was an excellent one that has great potential. Someone is either lying or falling down on the job of monitoring or both.
Big Government is sloppy and unaccountable and that costs money.
Judicial Watch reported that the Inspector General for the Department of Homeland Security audited the border drone program that has been in effect for 8 years.
According to the audit, the program assisted "in less than 2 percent of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP)" cases involving "illegal border crossers."
Only $360 Million to do 2% of the work our Border Patrol does. To say it's cost ineffective is an understatement.
The government lied about the costs or they reported the expenses leaving out the operating costs by mistake. Take your pick.
We were promised the drones would increase apprehensions, reduce costs and improve efficiency. The Inspector General has found that none of this has come to pass.
"CBP also planned to use unmanned aircraft to operate a radar sensor over the southwest border to increase awareness and analyze surveillance gaps, but sensor operations have been limited," the report says. "In addition, the unmanned aircraft do not operate along the entire southwest border as has been reported."
They're not even flying!!!
The Inspector General advised against expansion.
"Notwithstanding the significant investment, we see no evidence that the drones contribute to a more secure border, and there is no reason to invest additional taxpayer funds at this time," said DHS Inspector General John Roth. "Securing our borders is a crucial mission for CBP and DHS. CBP's drone program has so far fallen far short of being an asset to that effort."
The IG report, the second audit of the program since 2012, found there is no reliable method of measuring the program's performance and determined that its impact in stemming illegal immigration has been minimal.
We have been lied to and our tax money has been wasted. Nothing new. Instead of ending the program as the Inspector General advised, the department asked for the half billion.
In addition, there are no rules about privacy and if the government wants to spy on the locals they can. The locals are sick of them.


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The latest Bollywood foreign import, Elnaaz Norouzi, from Iran has already made a mark with her character in the Netflix show Sacred Games. Catch her talking about her show and love for travel.
You hail from Iran, how did Bollywood happen?
I must tell you that Iranians love India and Bollywood. But, for me, it is more than special because I used to watch at least one Bollywood film every week with my mom. Both of us are crazy especially about all the romantic Shah Rukh Khan films. Even my dad is a big fan of his, so watching Hindi films became a huge passion for me. You should see my collection of DVDs and music albums. There was a time I knew every song by heart, even without understanding the lyrics!
How did the Netflix show Sacred Games happen?
Sacred Games, based on the Vikram Chandra book written in 2006, happened by sheer chance when I had gone to give an audition like I always do for so many projects. Within a couple of days, I got a call that the production house had liked me for the character I was to play in Sacred Games. However, I took my time before saying yes only because talks were on with a Bollywood film and the dates would have clashed. But finally, I opted to do Sacred Games and that I feel was a great decision.
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How do you relate to the character you play in Sacred Games?
Well, there is a lot about Zoya which is relatable to an actor's life but there is so much about her which is just not me either. But more of that you'll see in Season 2. The relatable part is the hectic life she leads as an actor, the hardships she faces and some of the relationships she would like to leave behind. I feel we all have such relationships, even friendships, that we don't want to move ahead with- and that is something I am handling in my own 'Zoyaish' way.
Since you're a part of Bollywood now, do you travel a lot around to get a feel of the Indian psyche? Any interesting experiences to share?
I have travelled a lot within India indeed, but it's mostly for work. There are many places on my bucket list and among them is Ladakh and, of course, Kashmir. I must mention how much I loved the Taj Mahal- my mom and I were celebrating her birthday there. And because it falls in May, both of us came back with a great tan. I also loved the beautiful city of Hyderabad and would definitely go back for its amazing food.
Tell us about the last place you visited.
Well, in India, I last went to Jaipur where I had gone for a print shoot. What a place that was! Everything, including the architecture, building, people, is mind blowing.
Outside of India, it was Baku- the capital of Azerbaijan. I had never been there and was very surprised to see how beautiful and clean it is. I can go there any time for a holiday!
Who is your best travel companion?
Although I travel alone quite a bit, my mom is my best travel buddy. She stays in Germany and whenever she is here, we always take off for a holiday. Other than her, a book is my best travel companion as I love to read.
What is it about a place that first captivates you?
I would say the architecture of a place is the first thing I notice. It has so much to say about the history of any city or country. I used to be a history freak so this probably comes from there.
Despite having travelled across the world, there must still be many places on your wish-list?
Oh yes, there are many places on it! In fact, I've been to so many places in the world but can you believe I've never visited New York? So, that's one place I want to go to very soon. Brazil too. I'm not much of a beach person but I'd love to sunbathe in Australia.
Do you like eating local food when travelling?
Certainly! That's one of the best things about travelling. I am a huge foodie and often laugh when many people wonder where all that food goes because I don't put on any weight. I love trying out new cuisine but stay away from scorpions and cockroaches. If someone feeds me with vegetarian food, I will never say no.
Which Indian destination would you suggest to your friends?The Golden Temple. It is beautiful and no matter what religion you belong to, you get this very special feeling when you're there.
Describe travel in three words?
Teacher, Freedom and Fernweh (that is German for 'wanderlust').
What does your travel kit generally carry?
My hair and skin products, for sure, together with a lot of sun-screen. And yes, my favourite pillow.
All images have been provided by Elnaaz Norouzi.


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You are not required to engage Optimal's services in order to visit and read material on the Website; however, you will need to engage Optimal's services if you want it to assist you in your efforts to improve your credit reports and rating. If you engage Optimal, you agree to provide accurate and complete information. You must be legally capable to enter into contracts. It is your responsibility to make any updates to your sign-up information. Each engagement is for a single person only. We do not permit any other person to engage Optimal's services on behalf of another unless you have an appropriate Power of Attorney. You are responsible for preventing such unauthorized use. If you believe there has been unauthorized use, you should notify Optimal immediately by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com
If you participate in Optimal's Text Message Program after you engage Optimal, you may stop receiving servicing text messages by texting STOP (and no other words or characters) to the short code from which you received the Optimal text message(s). Almost all STOP requests are taken care of immediately, but it may take up to 3 business days from the date you text STOP to be removed from Optimal's texting list(s). Note that texting STOP in response to a servicing text message will only stop servicing text messages and will only stop text messages to the phone number you used to text STOP.
- Case Files
Should you choose to engage Optimal's services, you will enter into a separate written agreement with Optimal. Each legal file we create in conjunction with this separate written agreement is called a "Case File." Your Case File will continue to be subject to the agreements otherwise governing them, except where so noted in the related agreement. Each Case File will be subject to the following:
- The terms or instructions appearing on a screen when using the service;
- Optimal's policies and procedures applicable to the Case File and the online service;
- Applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
- Access to Case Files
You authorize Optimal to provide access to your Case File through its online services. You may access your Case File at www.optimalcredit.com/login/ (the "Client Website") to obtain account payment information, a sequential docket of services provided, and notes made to the file, credit report information received from you by Optimal and input into your file, your disputing instructions, and other information. To access a Case File through the online service you must have a password and the required hardware and software. Subject to the terms of this agreement and any separate written agreement(s), you will generally be able to access your Case File through the Client Website seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Case File information is posted to the file at the time work is completed on the Case File.
At certain times, the online services may not be available due to system maintenance or circumstances beyond our control. During these times, you may call Optimal at (800) 881-0716 or send an E-mail to email@example.com to obtain information about your Case File.
- Ownership
The Website contains information, content or advertisements text, photographs, designs, graphics, images, sound and video recordings, animation and other materials and effects (collectively, the "Content") that are protected by copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade dress, patents or other intellectual or proprietary rights owned by Optimal or other third parties. All trademarks and copyrighted information contained on the Website are the property of their respective owners. Further, Optimal retains all rights (including intellectual property rights), title and interest in the Website, technology, and all underlying technology and data including any enhancements, software, applications and improvements related to the Website (the "Technology") (the terms Content and Technology collectively will be referred to as the "Materials"). You may not remove from any electronic or printed copy any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notice.
- Use of Website and Materials
Optimal provides the Website and the Materials for your individual, non-commercial use and solely for the purpose of carrying out individual transactions with the Website. Any other use of the Website or the Materials is strictly prohibited. You may not, either directly or indirectly:
- Modify, republish, redistribute, delete, resell, sublicense, publicly perform, cache by proxy the Website or Materials without the express written permission of Optimal or the applicable rights holder;
- Use the Materials for telemarketing, direct marketing, and commercial mass e-mail or by agents or representatives or e-mail spammers;
- Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, merge, copy, use, disclose, rent, lease, loan, sell, sublicense or transfer the underlying source code or structure or sequence of the Technology or delete or alter author attributes or copyright notices;
- Use any network monitoring or discovery software to determine Website architecture, or extract information about usage or users;
- Reformat or frame any portion of the Website or Materials;
- Use any device, software or routine that interferes with the proper working of the Website, or otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Website;
- Take any action that imposes, or may impose in our sole discretion an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our infrastructure;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other computer systems;
- Violate the Website Terms, applicable law or the rights of others; or disrupt or interfere with the security of, or otherwise cause harm to, the Website.
Any permitted use of the Website does not extend to using the Website or Materials for any illegal purpose, or to transmit to or through the Website or to or through any service any illegal, harmful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, hateful, pornographic or other objectionable material of any kind, or to interfere with, abuse or otherwise violate the legal rights of any third party using the Website or Materials.
Without limiting other remedies, we may limit, suspend, or terminate our service and user accounts, prohibit access to our website, remove hosted content, and take technical and legal steps to keep users off the Website if we think that they are creating problems, possible legal liabilities, or acting inconsistently with the letter or spirit of our policies. We also reserve the right to cancel unconfirmed accounts.
- License
By using the Website, uploading content to or submitting any materials for use on the Website, you grant (or warrant that the owner of such rights has expressly granted) Optimal a perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and distribute such materials and/or information generated through use of the Website or incorporate such materials and/or information generated through use of the Website into any form, medium, or technology now known or later developed throughout the universe. We need these rights to host and display your content.
Anonymous, aggregate information that does not contain personally identifiable information, comprising account information, or other available data that is collected through your use of the Website, may be used or licensed by Optimal for various purposes including but not limited to conducting certain analytical research, performance tracking, benchmarking, helping to improve products and services and to assist in troubleshooting and technical support.
- Automated Activity
The Website may use robot exclusion methods, which include robots.txt files and HTML meta tags, which expressly allow and/or exclude specified automated programs from accessing certain portions of the Website. Much of the information on the Website is updated on a real time basis and is proprietary or is licensed to Optimal by our users or third parties. You agree that you will not use any robot, spider, scraper or other automated means to access the Website for any purpose, including but not limited to performing "offline" searches and mirroring, without our express written permission as indicated in the then current robots.txt file or HTML meta tags on the Website. Additionally, you agree that you will not bypass our robot exclusion methods or other measures we may use to prevent or restrict access to the Website.
- Linking
You may provide links only to the homepage of this Website, provided (a) you do not remove or obscure, by framing or otherwise, any portion of the homepage, (b) you give Optimal notice of such link by sending an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com and (c) you discontinue providing links to this Website if requested by Optimal. If you wish to provide links to a section within the Website, you should forward your request to Optimal at email@example.com and Optimal will notify you if, within its sole and unfettered discretion, permission is granted, and, if so, the terms and conditions of the permission.
- Representations
You represent and warrant to us that (a) you are legally capable to enter into contracts, (b) you are providing us at all times true, accurate and up to date information about yourself, (c) you will comply at all times with the Website Terms and applicable law and (d) your use of the Website and any transactions that you make with us will not violate the rights of any third party.
Optimal's services and Website, the underlying information, software and technology are subject to U.S. export controls. None of the Website services or content may be downloaded, or otherwise exported or re-exported (i) into (or to a national or resident of) Cuba, North Korea, Iran, Sudan, Syria or any other country subject to U.S. sanctions applicable to the export or re-export of goods, (ii) to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, or the U.S. Commerce Department's Denied Persons List, Unverified List, Entity List or Nonproliferation Sanctions List. By using Optimal's services and Website, you agree to the foregoing and you represent and warrant that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any such country or on any such list, and that you acknowledge you are responsible to obtain any necessary U.S. government authorization to ensure compliance with U.S. law.
- Disclaimer
Optimal makes every effort to ensure the information presented in, on or through its Website is accurate; however, Optimal makes no guarantee as to such information, and is not responsible for any resulting loss or damage.
- Warranty, Liability, Indemnification
Optimal makes no representations regarding the availability and performance of its Website. You hereby acknowledge that any use of the Website and reliance upon any Materials shall be at your sole risk and that Optimal shall not be liable for any loss of data, lost profits or any other damages or losses resulting from such use.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OPTIMAL, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES, AGENTS OR CONTRACTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY COMPENSATORY, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, LOSS OF DATA, INCOME OR PROFIT, LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, OR ANY CLAIMS OF YOU OR OTHER THIRD PARTIES WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE WEBSITE OR THE MATERIALS REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM ANY MISTAKE, OMISSION, VIRUS, DELAY OR INTERRUPTION IN OPERATION OR SERVICE OR FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE, WHETHER OR NOT RESULTING FROM AN ACT OF GOD, COMMUNICATIONS FAILURE, THEFT OR OTHERWISE. OPTIMAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSSES OR DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM ANY FAILURE OF THE INTERNET. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability of consequential or incidental damages, so the above exclusions may not apply to all users; in such states liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
- Indemnity
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Optimal, its officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, vendors and distributors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) that such parties may incur as a result of or arising from your (or anyone using your account's) violation or breach of any representation or obligation under the Website Terms. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you and, in such case, you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claim.
- Privacy
We may, subject to and in accordance with our Privacy Policy for marketing and other purposes, collect, process and transmit certain data obtained from and about you during your accessing of the Website or during a phone consultation, including information collected while an abandoned transaction. By agreeing to the Website Terms, you agree to such data being so used and further agree that it may be transmitted to others whether or not within the United States in accordance with our Privacy Policy and under applicable privacy and data protection legislation. Information on how and what type of data (if any) is held about you can be obtained by clicking here to review our Privacy Policy or by contacting us.
- Electronic Notices and Transactions
You agree to transact with us electronically. This means you agree to accept any terms and conditions and to transact any business with us by electronic means, which includes receiving all documents in HTML or PDF format and communicating over the Internet. You also certify that you are at least 18 years of age and have access to the Internet to receive Optimal's services, to request that Optimal contact you about its credit repair services, to participate in Optimal's Text Message Program, and to view, print and retain all documentation. You authorize us to send you important notices about the Website and any pending transactions to an email address you provide to us, if you are a client of Optimal or have requested that we contact you about our credit repair services. It is your duty to keep your email address up to date and to maintain a valid email address and to ensure that emails we send you are not filtered or stopped by spam filters or other types of email blocking functionalities. If you no longer desire to transact electronically with us, you may no longer use the Website or Optimal's services. You can retrieve and review the Website Terms at any time by visiting https://www.optimalcredit.com and may receive paper copies by calling Optimal at 1-800-881-0716.
- Access
You are responsible for obtaining at your own expense all equipment and services needed to access and use the Website, including all devices, Internet browsers and Internet access. If you access the Website or a Website application through a mobile or wireless device, you are responsible for all fees that your carrier may charge you for data, text messaging and other wireless access or communications services.
- Notice Regarding Technology
Your use of the Website must comply with all applicable laws in the territory in which you access and use the Website.
- Miscellaneous
Optimal reserves the right to investigate complaints or reported violations of the Website Terms and to take any action Optimal deems appropriate including but not limited to reporting any suspected unlawful activity to law enforcement officials, regulators, or other third parties and disclosing any information necessary or appropriate to such persons or entities relating to user profiles, e- mail addresses, usage history, posted materials, IP addresses and traffic information. Optimal reserves the right to seek all remedies available at law and in equity for violations of the Website Terms, including but not limited to the right to block access from a particular Internet address to any Optimal website. These incorporate by reference any notices contained on the Website and constitute the entire agreement with respect to access to and use of the Website, your request that Optimal contact you about its credit repair services, and/or your participation in Optimal's Text Message Program. You agree that the provisions and covenants set forth herein are reasonable. In the event that any provision or covenant of the Website Terms shall be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction for any reason, including but not limited to the scope thereof, then such provision will be severed and replaced with a new provision that most closely reflects the original intention thereof, and the remaining provisions of the Website Terms will remain in full force and effect for the greatest time period and for the broadest scope permitted by applicable law. Without limiting the foregoing, you agree and request that if any court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction considers any provision or covenant of the Website Terms to be overly broad based on the circumstances at the time enforcement is requested, that such court or arbitrator construe and enforce the provision or covenant to the fullest extent that such court or arbitrator deems reasonable.
THE WEBSITE TERMS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, USA, AS THEY APPLY TO AGREEMENTS MADE SOLELY THEREIN, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE ARBITRATION CLAUSE IS GOVERNED BY FEDERAL LAW. The Arbitration Clause, the obligations in the first four paragraphs of the Website Terms, Sections 5 through 8, 10 through 15 and 17 through 20, shall survive termination of the Website Terms.
Optimal shall not be deemed to have waived any rights or remedies in the Website Terms unless such waiver is in writing and signed by Optimal. No delay or omission on the part of Optimal in exercising any rights or remedies shall operate as a waiver of such rights or remedies or any other rights or remedies. A waiver on any one occasion shall not be construed as a waiver of any rights or remedies on future occasions.
The Website Terms constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between you and Optimal, except as you and Optimal may later agree in writing to modify the Website Terms. The Website Terms supersedes any and all prior agreements and understandings, oral or written, relating to the subject matter contained herein.
- Confidentiality of Information / Creation of Attorney-Client Relationship
The information presented on the Website does not create an attorney-client relationship. ALL ARTICLES AND MATERIAL DISPLAYED BY US ON THE WEBSITE ARE FOR INFORMATION ONLY (EXCEPTING OPTIMAL'S PRIVACY POLICY AND THE WEBSITE TERMS, WHICH ARE BINDING CONTRACTS), ARE NO SUBSTITUTE FOR SPECIFIC ADVICE, AND ARE IN NO MANNER TO BE CONSIDERED LEGAL ADVICE OR OTHER LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ADVICE OR A SUBSTITUTE THEREFOR. FOR SPECIFIC LEGAL ADVICE REGARDING YOUR PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU MUST RETAIN LEGAL COUNSEL. Optimal does not represent or guarantee the accuracy or reliability of any advice, opinion, statement, or other information displayed or distributed through the Website. You acknowledge that any reliance upon any such materials, opinion, advice, statement, memorandum, or information shall be at your sole risk. Optimal reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to correct any errors or omissions in any portion of the Website.
Any information contained on the Website with respect to results obtained by Optimal is not meant to indicate that the same or similar results can or will be obtained in other cases or situations. Results will vary depending on the facts and circumstances of each individual matter. Prior results do not predict, warrant or guarantee a similar outcome. References to past or present clients or the circumstances of their specific matters do not constitute testimonials or endorsements by such clients, nor are they a guarantee, warranty or prediction of the outcome of your legal matter.
Electronic mail or other communications through this site to Optimal (or any of its lawyers, other employees, agents or representatives) are not secure and are not subject to the attorney-client privilege. Accordingly, Optimal does not guarantee the confidentiality of such communications. You acknowledge that transmissions to and from the Website are not confidential and your communications may be read or intercepted by others. Any unprotected e-mail communication over the Internet is subject to possible interception or loss, is not confidential and is also subject to possible alteration. We are not responsible for and will not be liable to you or any third party for damages in connection with an e-mail sent by you to us or an e-mail sent by us to you, or anyone you designate, at your request. Violators of this section who use our services for any illegal purpose including but not limited to repeated unwanted emails or "Spam," may be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. You acknowledge that by submitting communications to Optimal, no confidential, fiduciary, contractually implied or other relationship is created between you and Optimal other than pursuant to the Website Terms and any subsequent written agreement entered into with Optimal.
You are solely responsible for (a) maintaining the confidentiality and security of your login information, passwords, and any other security or access information used by you or anyone you authorize on your behalf to access the Website and your account information, (b) preventing unauthorized access to or use of the information, files, or data that you store or use in or with Optimal's Website, (c) all electronic communications, including account registration and other account holder information, email and financial, accounting and other data entered using the Optimal Website, and (d) without limiting the foregoing, any and all activities that occur under your account. Optimal will assume that any communications received through the use of the Optimal Website was sent or authorized by you. You agree to immediately notify Optimal if you become aware of any loss, theft, or unauthorized use of the Optimal Website or your account information,
Please do not use the information on our Website to distribute unsolicited bulk e-mails, solicitations or inquiries. The foregoing acts will constitute a violation of the Website Terms.
To the extent the State Bar Rules in your jurisdiction require us to designate a single attorney responsible for the Website, Optimal designates Erwin Hayes II, located at 17777 Center Court Drive Suite 600, Cerritos, CA 90703, as the representative responsible for the Website.
- Use of Financial Application Services
Optimal's Website will allow you access to third party provider services ("Provider Services"). Optimal has no control over the Provider Services or your access to the Provider Services. Optimal does not guarantee the Provider Services. By using the Provider Services, you acknowledge Optimal disclaims any and all liability whatsoever for any actions or inactions of Provider Services.
Optimal provides the Website for your convenience. You use and rely on the information therein at your sole risk. Neither Optimal nor any of its affiliates, third party providers, partners, licensors, employees, distributors or agents is responsible or liable for, or makes any representations or warranties as to the following, without limitation:
- Any representations, promises, recommendations or inducements that may be made by or through any party (including vendors) found at, on, through or from the Website;
- The timeliness, accuracy, reliability, completeness, legality, copyright compliance or decency of the Website;
- Any inaccuracy, omission, error or delay in the services offered on the Website;
- Non-performance of or interruption to the Website or its services due to (i) any act or omission by any disseminating party, (ii) any force majeure or any other cause beyond the control of any disseminating party, or (iii) outages, transmission quality or malfunctions of telephone circuits or computer systems, including any defects or failures with respect to your software computer systems or Internet access provider;
- Any loss resulting from, including any unauthorized access by a third party, arising out of or related to your access and/or use of or interaction with the Website.
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Your information is safe and secure with Optimal.
Protecting your privacy is extremely important to Optimal. We guarantee to use the latest technology and adhere to the most stringent confidentiality procedures in the market to keep your personal information confidential. By ensuring that you are aware of and understand the Optimal Client Privacy Policy, we can provide you with better service. Please take a moment to read the following policy to learn how we handle your personal information. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about the Optimal Client Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us.
Our Company – Wide Commitment to Privacy
To make sure your personal information remains confidential, we communicate these privacy guidelines to every Optimal employee and staff member. Optimal does not knowingly solicit personal information from children or send them requests for personal information. Optimal's web site may contain links to other sites. Optimal does not share your personal information with those web sites and is not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to learn about the privacy policies of those companies. If we are going to use your personal information differently from that stated at the time of collection, we will try to contact you via email using the most recent information we have. If you have not given us permission to communicate with you, you will not be contacted, nor will we use your personal information in a new manner.
Privacy Safeguards We Use to Protect You
Optimal safeguards the security of the data you send us with physical, electronic, and managerial procedures.
- Our website uses industry-standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption wherever sensitive personal information is required. Our servers are maintained in secure facilities behind the latest firewall technologies.
- The login schema utilized in the online account access we offer you utilizes the most modern and sophisticated approach to security. Access requires usernames and passwords that employ a combination of letters and numbers making the chance of unauthorized login virtually nonexistent.
- To sign-up for service or to obtain account access one must also use an SSL-enabled browser such as Netscape Navigator 3.0 or later, or Internet Explorer. This protects the confidentiality of your personal information, and credit card or checking account information while it is transmitted over the Internet.
- Our staff is granted only limited and pertinent access to the information necessary to perform service on your account. Your data cannot be transmitted or downloaded from our system by members of our staff.
- The Optimal Customer Privacy Policy is subject to change at any time. We encourage you to review the privacy policy regularly for any changes. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about the Optimal Client Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us.
Ways You Can Help Keep Your Information Secure
We urge you to take every precaution to protect your personal data when you are on the Internet. Here are some helpful tips to consider whenever handling your important information with us or anywhere else on the internet
- Change your passwords often, use a combination of letters and numbers, and make sure you use a secure browser.
- Don't use the same password for different websites. This way if anyone ever gets your password they will only have it for one website.
- Never share your login information with anyone you would not want to have full access to all of your information.
- Avoid login on any public computer or computer that is not solely yours. If you must, be sure to logout when you are finished. Be sure that there are no spyware applications installed on the machine and empty all stored cookie or cache information.
- Notify us the moment you feel there has been a breach of privacy or security on your end.
Why Do We Need to Collect Personal Information?
In order to provide the types of services we provide to you we must collect certain necessary information in order to perform those services. We collect personal information to enroll you in our service and to provide our services for you. Once you have retained Optimal, we use your personal information to correct inaccuracies, mistakes, and misleading items on your credit reports. Additionally, we use your personal information to provide you with superior customer service, and to communicate with you regarding your case. We also use your personal information to keep you up to date on the latest service announcements, feature updates, special offers, and other information we think you would like to hear about.
What Type of Information Do We Need to Collect?
The personal information that we collect is limited to the information that you provide to us when you sign-up for and use our services. This information consists of your name, address, email address, phone number, social security number, date of birth, and billing information. Additionally, you will provide the information contained on your credits reports to Optimal in order for us to provide our service. All personal information that is provided to and maintained by Optimal is available for review and edit directly through our online Client Access Center. Additionally, you may contact us if you would like us to review and edit your personal information for you.
How Do We Collect the Information We Need to Collect?
We collect information about you at the time you sign-up for our service, and any time we enter information from your credit report into our database in order to facilitate your service, particularly for our client portal pages where you may continually update your information and review the status of your case. All personal information our clients provide is stored in a secure database for the sole purpose of rendering our services to you. When you browse Optimal's web site, you are able to do so anonymously. Generally, we don't collect personal information when you browse – not even your email address. Your browser, however, does automatically tell us the type of computer and operating system you are using.
When Do We Disclose Information We Need to Disclose?
We maintain strict confidence of your personal information. The ability to communicate with our clients during any part of the credit recovery process is absolutely essential and, as a result, your personal information may be shared internally with other Optimal employees. They will protect your personal information in accordance with the Optimal Customer Privacy Policy. Optimal works with other companies that help us provide Optimal services to you, and we may provide your personal information to these companies. For example, should we need to forward written documents to you we give shipping companies this information, so they can deliver more efficiently. The information they receive is for shipping and delivery purposes only, and we require that the companies safeguard your personal information in accordance with Optimal's policies. Optimal will not share, sell, transfer or convey your personal information to any unaffiliated companies or third parties which are not necessary to perform our services unless you specify otherwise.
Your Information Is Safe with Us
Optimal will not share, sell, transfer or convey your personal information to any unaffiliated companies or third parties which are not necessary to perform our services unless you specify otherwise.
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- Services are provided on a month-to- month basis and clients may cancel their service at any time at least (10) ten days in advance of any upcoming recurring payment. When cancelled according to these terms, the upcoming recurring payment will constitute the final payment due for services rendered. All services are billed in arrears. At the time of cancellation, the client is eligible for a refund of their most recent monthly charge collected within the last 30-days.
- You may cancel your service at any time. Upon cancellation, services will be stopped, and you will be liable for deletions removed within the last billing period, prior to cancellation.
- If for any you are not satisfied with our service, we will refund you the last month of service.


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Further spinning adventures
Friday night, I decided it was a spinning sort of night. I spun up the entire bag (it was four gloriously pre-drafted ounces) of merino/mohair mix that I bought from Heather at Kristal Sunnyside Wools on the Cape in Mass … Continue reading
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Better Photography Through Knitting
I started thinking more about knitting photography last year when I got my Canon Rebel XSi. I think one of the most significant challenges a knitter faces is sharing her work with the rest of the world in a way … Continue reading
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The Mitten Got a Mate…
I finished the second mitten on Thursday night – no second mitten syndrome for me, but how can you get second mitten syndrome when it takes two hours to make one? They make a lovely pair! I have enough yarn … Continue reading
Posted in Gifts Tagged gift stash, mittens, stash, stashbusting, winter Leave a comment
Instant Gratification
Projects go MUCH faster whenever I succeed at knitting monogamy. It makes sense – if all the efforts go into just one project then I'll plow through it. Sometimes, though, I get a wandering itch, where I want to put … Continue reading
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That was a marathon…
I finished the bulk of the knitting for a friend's baby blanket. Now I just need to buy a backing, wash the backing and the blanket, and sew them together. Then I plan on doing a purple border. So I'm … Continue reading
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Adventures in steeking
So I recently steeked my first sweater, and am insanely proud of it. It all started about a year ago, when another Raveler sent me a message asking if I wanted to trade some of my extra 4ply cotton (9 … Continue reading
If we're all going to hell in a handbasket…
I at least want to understand what's going on! NPR (remember, me the tissue-culture-girl extraordinare) is how I'm keeping up with (and trying to understand) the financial crisis. This American Life is an awesome show, and the Bad Bank episode … Continue reading
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Why I cannot have a cat (apart from allergies)
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Dirty word, contamination. But sure enough, my tissue culture cells – all the cell lines I started making in January – wound up with bacterial contamination. Ugh. What looked intially like cell debris was on closer examination tiny little bacteria, … Continue reading
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Bacon yarn
Bacon yarn from SockFlock…sooo tempting…sooo many possibilies!
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Why APCON?
APCON, an industry leader in network visibility and security solutions, provides an unparalleled level of confidence to enterprise and midsize businesses seeking network insights for enhanced investigation, threat detection and response. Our customers include Fortune 1000 companies to midsize organizations as well as government and defense agencies. Organizations in over 40 countries depend on APCON solutions.
Purpose of Job:
The Regional Channel Sales Manager will be responsible for increasing APCON's revenue and establishing new re-seller accounts in an assigned territory. Sales activities will include prospecting and qualifying business, demonstrating key advantages and negotiating the sale. This role will require working collaboratively with Regional Sales Managers to achieve customer satisfaction and revenue targets within your assigned territory.
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By Michael Bryan
First, a cool tool: From the New York Times interactive this cool tool shows you the effect of climate change in your lifetime by plotting the increase in the number of days above 90 Fahrenheit per year over your lifespan. Here's mine:
Now, a bit of video: almost 3000 people died as a result of the Puerto Rican hurricane disaster, but few seem to care, and certainly no one in the Federal government has done much about it to the shame of the Trump Administration.
Next, a bit more video about the propaganda technique of "firehosing" and why it can be effective despite obviously consisting of lies (this reminding you of anyone?):
Next, some graphical grimness: A surprising proportion of worldwide gun deaths happen here in the United States, and a rather surprising portion are suicides.
And some graphical sadness that is nonetheless beautiful: a fantastic drone photo of Senator McCain's coffin lying in state in the U.S. Capitol building:
Now, just click on Continue Reading and enjoy the rest of the feed…
- John McCain's funeral arrangements are essentially a big middle finger to the sitting President: TPM.
- Kelli Ward ran a uniquely inept and crazy campaign for the GOP Senate nomination; pity she didn't win…: WaPo.
- Blake Morlock wonders just who our 2018 Senate nominees really are and, because they are both political chameleons, can't come to any satisfactory conclusions: Tucson Sentinel.
- The Arizona Supreme Court steps into nakedly political territory and keeps Dark Money (Capitol Times) and Red For Ed props off the ballot, denying voters their chance (Arizona Central) to check the State Lege: Arizona Politics.
- Journalists Dylan Smith, Joe Ferguson, Jim Nintzel, and Dan Shearer discuss the results of the Arizona primaries: Buckmaster.
- 61% of Arizona voters prefer a caretaker for McCain's Senate seat more like McCain than Trump: The Hill.
- Kyrsten Sinema's personal up-from-poverty story is inspiring and instructive of how America is supposed to work: WaPo.
- Coming to terms with the legacy of John McCain requires looking at the bad he did, as well as the good: The Nation.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren is trying to save capitalism — if the capitalists will let her: Atlantic.
- Paul Krugman reminds us, an authoritarian government can happen here, if we let it: NYT.
- Is Trump going mad(Vanity Fair)? Now he's calling and screaming at people all weekend, and telling Evangelical leaders that he's repealed laws that he hasn't, and claims that the left will become violent if we win control of Congress? Wow…just, wow: NBC News.
- Don McGahn has been one of the most consistent voices of reason restraining Trump; now he's leaving in the fall… which is a surprise to McGahn: WaPo.
- Andrew Gillum, the black mayor of Tallahassee, pulled out a come-from-behind win of the Democratic Florida Gubernatorial primary, and immediately draws a dog whistle racist comment from his Trump-supported GOP rival, Ron DeSantis: CNN.
- The Trump Administration is denying passports to Americans born along the border, claiming widespread birth certificate fraud with no proof: WaPo.
- 15 reasons why Trump's supporters will not abandon him, no matter what he does: Salon.
- Will the Florida Gubernatorial race between Gillum and DeSantis be a preview of 2020? Gillum is leading in polling outside the MOE. WaPo.
- Trump cancels planned COLA pay raises for federal employees citing economic hardship, even as he crows about how great the economy is; Bright side? Several Virginia-area Congresscritters in his party will likely be sent down by constituents as a result; will Trump shut down the gov't to enforce it?: LA Times.
- A new report details how taxpayers subsidize giant corporations' that pay their employees too little to live on (summary here): Institute for Policy Studies.
- Anti-immigrant Right Wing still exploiting tragic death of Mollie Tibbetts against community wishes: PSMag.
- Despite Trump's abrogation of the nuclear deal, Iran is still abiding by terms of the agreement: Informed Comment.
- Israel lobby staging fake protests and spying on Americans in America: Informed Comment.
- Will the U.S. lose the power to financially sanction foreign nations through the payment system due to over-use?: Ian Welch.


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This follows on from the previous post about science and SLA. It's an abridged version of the end of Chapter 5 of my book "Theory Construction in SLA".
McLaughlin (1987), discussing theory construction in SLA, says that a theory of SLA should give a causal explanation of the phenomena. He agrees that first stage proto-theories (what Long (1985b) has called "storehouse" theories, and what Spolsky (1989) calls "set-of-laws" theories) are collections of often unrelated generalisations about phenomena. He gives these examples:
1. Adult SL learners learn faster than children but attain lower levels of ultimate proficiency.
2. Learners pass through a certain developmental sequence of structures
3. Errors made by learners in acquiring certain structures in a particular L2 are similar for all L1s.
If these generalisations are not unified under a general theory, then, in McLauglin's opinion, they lead nowhere – they do not provide any coherent explanation of the phenomena we want to explain, nor can they lead to new hypotheses. McLaughlin sees one important task for theory builders in SLA as being to try to fit the different "bits" together.
McLaughlin suggests that an SLA theory should meet various types of requirements. First, there are requirements to do with meeting the correspondence norm.
• A theory should correspond to external reality. In effect this means that a theory must have empirical elements.
• The concepts employed in a theory must be described so that anyone will interpret it in the same way.
• Terms used in the theory may be drawn from everyday language or the theorist may invent his own terms. If the terms are drawn from everyday language, then all ambiguity must be removed. If the term is a neologism (4) it can be precisely defined but risks being misunderstood, an example is intake. Operational definitions are very helpful.
• A theory must have explanatory power – good theories go beyond the facts and can be generalised.
A good theory meets the norms of correspondence when the explanation it provides applies to a specified range of phenomena and when the conditions suitable to its application are met.
Second, there are coherence norms. The simpler a theory is, the better. Do not multiply variables, do not use ad hoc explanations. A theory should be consistent with other theories in the field. McLaughlin gives the example of telepathy being suspect because it is the only form of transmitted information that is not affected by the distance travelled.
Third, there is the pragmatic norm: a theory should be practical – it should make predictions.
And finally, a theory must be falsifiable. An adequate hypothesis is one that repeatedly survives "probing".
With the one exception of the requirement that the theory should be consistent with other theories in the field, I endorse these requirements, which will be be incorporated into my summary below. The "consistency" requirement seems similar to Laudan's arguments that were discussed in the earlier post, and also with demands made by Long (2007) and Gregg (2006), but I can see no good reason to make such a requirement. If there are those who want to suggest that telepathy is part of an explanation of SLA, then they must make their case and then the community can decide what to make of it.
Although there are certainly problems in the conduct of research in the field of SLA, none gives any reason to abandon the project of conducting research and building theories of SLA in a rational way that includes the use of empirical data, rather as the arguments of radical scepticism do not force one to abandon a rationalist approach to problem-solving in general. Conceptual problems do exist, but they are not insurmountable, and neither are the problems of observer bias or experimental conditions. Biologists, chemists, even physicists, face problems with the proper conceptualisation of phenomena, viable constructs, taxonomies, classification, experimental procedures, measurement, statistical analysis, etc., and it would be wrong to think that the problems facing a theory of SLA were so great as to disqualify it from scientific status. There are, of course, differences between a theory of gravity and a theory of SLA, but there are also differences between theories of genetics, evolution, geometry, information, etc. Physics has always been considered the most exact science, and it is quite unnecessary for a theory of SLA to adopt its language, its instruments or its peculiar experimental procedures. The decision of the Nobel committee in 2000 to give the science prize to two economists working in the area of econometrics, for their work on new statistical procedures used to interpret data, is significant. The economists tackled such apparently unscientific questions as Why do people buy a Ford rather than a Nissan? How valuable is a university degree? At what age do senior managers work best? What factors cause people to develop cancer? While decision-makers in industry and commerce are accustomed to using gut reactions, focus groups or simple correlations for answers to these questions, the prize winners found more rigorous solutions to some of them.
The methods adopted by any body of researchers will depend on the phenomena to be explained. All that is needed is that researchers in the field agree on criteria for the construction and testing of a theory of SLA which are rational, consensible in Ziman's term, and likely to lead to consensus. There is, as in any field, good research and bad research going on in SLA, and I suggest that it behoves those working in the field to clarify the guidelines for their work. It would surely be "a good thing" if those working on SLA research could reach some general agreement on the research methodology to be used. If there were general agreement, they would then need to agree on the selection of phenomena, and on the testing and validation of hypotheses by the collective activity of those researchers working in the field. The question is whether those working in the field of SLA can produce an unambiguous framework of concepts and relations which will allow them to understand the phenomena involved in acquiring a second language and to make successful predictions about when and how the process occurs.
The Guidelines
I propose the following guidelines for those interested in constructing a rational theory of SLA:
A. Assumptions
1. An external world exists independently of our perceptions of it. It is possible to study different phenomena in this world, to make meaningful statements about them, and to improve our knowledge of them. This amounts to a minimally realist epistemology, and therefore excludes those who claim that there is no objective way to judge among competing theories.
2. Research is inseparable from theory. We cannot just observe the world: all observation involves theorising. As Popper (1959) argued, there is no way we can talk about something sensed and not interpreted. This is a rejection of the behaviourist and logical positivist position, but does not exclude all empiricists. It is important in discussions with those in the field of SLA who wish to challenge the critical rationalist research methodology to emphasise that we are not traditional "empiricists" or any kind of "positivists".
3. Theories attempt to explain phenomena. Observational data are used to support and test those theories.
4. Research is fundamentally concerned with problem-solving. Research in SLA should be seen as attempted explanations. Data collection, taxonomies, "rich descriptions" of events, etc., must be in the service of an explanatory theory. Hypotheses are the beginning of attempts to solve problems. Hypotheses should lead to theories that organise and explain a certain group of phenomena and the hypotheses about them. Theories are explanations and are the final goal of research. The aim should be to unify descriptions and low-level theories into a general causal theory.
5. We cannot formalise "the scientific method". Science is not only experimentation in a laboratory, it is not only physics, and, in any case, it is not necessary for a theory of SLA to be "scientific" in any narrow sense. There is no strict demarcation line between "science" and "non-science": there is no small set of rules, adherence to which defines the scientific method, and no need for SLA researchers and theory builders to emulate the methods of physics, for example. There is no one road to theory (we do not have to start with the careful accumulation of data, or with universal principles). SLA research needs a multi-method approach.
6. There is no need for paradigmatic theories. As many theories as possible should be encouraged; there is no need for Lakatos' protective belt, no need for Laudan's research programmes. (See Long, 2007, for an opposing view). We should clearly distinguish between the context of discovery and the context of justification. It is interesting and informative to trace the history of a theory, to see theories in terms of paradigms, etc., but such considerations have little to do with the question of whether the theory is reasonable, supported by evidence, confirmed by experiment, etc. Perhaps the main function of considerations to do with the context of discovery is to encourage tolerance of young theories. As far as the context of justification is concerned, we should base ourselves on the principle of criticism: all theories should be open to as much criticism as possible.
B. Criteria for the evaluation of SLA theories
7. Research, hypotheses, and theories should be coherent, cohesive, expressed in the clearest possible terms, and consistent There should be no internal contradictions in theories, and no circularity due to badly-defined terms. Badly-defined terms and unwarranted conclusions must be uncovered and the clearest, simplest expression of the theory must be sought.
8. Theories should have empirical content. Propositions should be capable of being subjected to an empirical test. This implies that hypotheses should be capable of being supported or refuted, that hypotheses should not fly in the face of well-established empirical findings, and that research should be done in such a way that it can be observed, evaluated and replicated by others. The operational definition of variables is an extremely important way of ensuring that hypotheses and theories have empirical content. A final part of this criteria is that theories should avoid ad hoc hypotheses.
9. Theories should be fruitful. "Fruitful" in Kuhn's sense (see Kuhn, 1963:148): they should make daring and surprising predictions, and solve persistent problems in their domain.
10. Theories should be broad in scope. Ceteris paribus, the wider the scope of a theory, the better it is.
11. Theories should be simple. Following the Occam's Razor principle, ceteris paribus, the theory with the simplest formula, and the fewest number of basic types of entity postulated, is to be preferred for reasons of economy.
Finally, Casti (1989) provides some "hallmarks of pseudoscience" which may help to define good research practice, by indicating practises to be avoided.
• A casual approach to evidence: Pseudoscientists think that sheer quantity of evidence makes up for any deficiency in quality, they do not scrutinise the evidence carefully and do not drop questionable evidence.
• Irrefutable hypotheses: "If nothing conceivable could speak against the hypotheses then it has no claim to be labelled scientific." (Casti, 1989: 58)
• Explanation by scenario: Casti cites Velikovsky, "who states that Venus' near collision with the earth caused the earth to flip over and reverse its magnetic poles." Velikovsky offers no mechanism by which this cosmic event could have taken place, and the basic principle of deducing consequences from general principles is totally ignored in his "explanation" of such phenomena." (Casti, 1989: 59)
• Research by literary interpretation: focusing on the words, not on the underlying facts and reasons for the statements that appear in scientific literature, and then suggesting what the writer "really meant", or could be interpreted as meaning.
• Refusal to revise: pseudoscientists either couch their work in such vague terms that it cannot be criticised or they refuse to acknowledge criticism. "They see scientific debate not as a mechanism for scientific progress but as an exercise in rhetorical combat." (Casti, 1989: 59)
I would add Predilection for obscure prose to the list. Obscure prose was anathema to Popper, who also believed that scientists should publicly announce changes in their positions and explain what led them to make such changes. As Koetge says of the postmodernists, who she calls "pomo-cons authors": "They cover up or rationalize subtle shifts in the doctrines they espouse or present radically different emphases according to the audience they are addressing. As anyone who has tried to give a précis of many of the pomo-cons authors has discovered, it is often extremely hard to pin them down" (Koetge, 1996: 270).
These minimum conditions allow for a wide range of research methods and programmes. Both qualitative and quantitative methods may be used. Quantitative research programmes more easily conform to these conditions, since they use a deductive methodology that starts with a theory or hypothesis, gather data to test it, and then return to the theory at the end of the study to see how it has stood up to the tests. Qualitative research tends to begin by gathering information without doing more than articulating some questions (sometimes even the questions come later), and then looking for patterns out of which hypotheses or a theory can develop. Of course there are many, particularly in the field of SLA, who use a quantitative approach and yet do not develop any very challenging hypotheses or powerful theories, and there is nothing in principle to prevent those using a qualitative approach from developing a fully-fledged theory. In any case, if no hypothesis or theory emerges, or if there is no attempt to compare a pattern or theory with other theories, then the research has done no more than add to the data that a more adventurous researcher may put to some use. When evaluating theories, if they have survived rigorous examination and a certain amount of testing, then the bolder the theory is in terms of its predictive ability, and the wider its explanatory power, the better.
See the Suggested Reading (SLA) page for all references.


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I saw some big name acts on the Pyramid Stage. One of my pals took me along to see Goldie Looking Chain. It says something about this band that when they announced their tour of Ireland, they were playing one night in Dublin but five in Limerick. Live, they come across as a gang of lads who've somehow wandered onstage and are having a laugh at our expense. However, there is a polish and musicality to what they do that belies the carefully constructed facade of slapdashness. They also hop around like muppets and have funny songs like 'Your Mother Has A Penis' and lyrics like "come here baby, I want to jizz on you". Anyway, this was my first exposure to the music of the Chain, and I like it. Together with M.I.A. they have me thinking that it's high time I heard myself some more UK hip hop.
Thankfully the sun had returned on Sunday, by which time Brian Wilson was getting to do his sunshine pop stuff. I had some doubts beforehand about this, wondering if it would basically be a bunch of session musos with Wilson wheeled in from Happy Vale to lend a dubious authenticity to proceedings. In fact, though, while Wilson is plainly not the best in the head department, he did seem to be in control of what was going on musically and didn't give the impression of thinking he was still in his house in Los Angeles.
Two of our friends became engaged (to each other) at the Brian Wilson gig, making this the most loved up Glastonbury ever. There was much proffering of congratulations from random strangers.
Primal Scream were doing their stuff on sunday night, as a welcome replacement for the rubbish Kylie Minogue. Bobby Gillespie seemed a bit the worse for wear, and was doing a lot of berating the audience for real or imagined slights. Eventually the band, having over-ran, had their sound turned off, and some security guys had to help Mr Gillespie off the stage. What I saw of their set was enjoyable, emphasising the MBV-grebo end of their sound.
Many people thought New Order delivered a set of high quality. Sadly, many people are wrong, and one of my favourite bands on record actually played a plodding and uninspiring set where the lack of Gillian Gilbert was sorely felt. These guys very much had the air of people who'd rather be anywhere else but onstage, and were only doing their stuff for the money and the need to promote their suckass new album. And I hated the way Barney told us the name of every song before he played it. Let the tunes speak for themselves, dude.
They were joined for a tune by Ana Matronic from rubbish band Scissors Sisters, looking oddly like friend T-Fal from the Internet. And thanks to real-life friend Mark W., Keith Allen came on at the end to do the John Barnes rap in 'World In Motion'. This was probably the only bit of the Order's lacklustre set where any life came into it. And then they were gone.
The story continues
Monday, October 03, 2005
Glastonbury 2005 part three: big bands on big stages
1 comment:
- Anonymous said...
Wrong. So very very wrong about Primal Scream. Hearing tens of thousands of people scream "Basement Jaxx" to the twunts drunken "Do you want more rock and roll or ..." was the 2nd best bit of the day.
And Kylie would have been fantastic. If she could pull off the Point, etc.
- 14/10/05 01:40
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