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Former Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o watches the Irish's Blue-Gold spring game, Saturday, April 20, 2013, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond)
Former Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o watches the Irish’s Blue-Gold spring game, Saturday, April 20, 2013, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond)

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have two picks in the first round of the NFL draft and one big hole in the middle of their defense.

The Vikings have vowed to find their starting middle linebacker in this year’s draft, and the famous-for-more-than-football Manti Te’o could be still on the board when they’re on the clock with the 23rd and 25th selections Thursday night, April 25.

The Heisman Trophy runner-up from Notre Dame, whose school-record seven interceptions last season made him a national story well before the hoax began about his fake girlfriend, could be a good fit in Minnesota. The Vikings, after all, took three of his former Fighting Irish teammates over the last two drafts and have five guys from Notre Dame on their roster.

“It would be perfect for what they do there,” ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. said, comparing Te’o’s skill set to that of former NFL middle linebacker Chris Spielman, the brother of Vikings general manager Rick Spielman.

But while many mock drafts have Te’o pegged in purple, Kiper said on a recent conference call with reporters that he doesn’t believe Te’o will be available at No. 23. Georgia’s Alec Olgetree is another prime linebacker prospect carrying an off-the-field concern; he was arrested for drunken driving earlier this year and also suspended for four games last season.

If the Vikings can’t get, or pass on, Te’o and Olgetree, they could find Kevin Minter of LSU or Arthur Brown of Kansas State to their liking in the second round.

“If you want Te’o, you have to probably move up a little bit,” Kiper said, adding: “It’s really whether they want to roll the dice or not.”

Spielman has suggested he’s not worried about whatever risk Te’o might bring. It’s a unique set of obstacles to navigate.

After becoming one of the most celebrated college players in the country, in part because of the supposed relationship with a woman who was said to have died during the season and inspired him to play his best, Te’o has had to deal with the ensuing embarrassment from the revelation that this girlfriend did not exist.

Spielman said he didn’t see the due diligence required to research Te’o any different than that for other players.

“In the end, you’ll sit there and discuss all that,” Spielman said recently. “Every team will make their own determination. How do you compare what happened, because he’s an extremely talented football player, against a guy who may have a drug issue or may have an arrest record or may have some other off-field issue?”

The Vikings have an extra first-rounder from Seattle for trading wide receiver Percy Harvin. They have 11 selections in the seven-round draft, including six of the first 120 picks, with needs at wide receiver, cornerback and defensive tackle.

After their surprising 10-6 finish and spot in the playoffs last season, the Vikings traded the multi-skilled Percy Harvin to Seattle and also lost cornerback Antoine Winfield, one of their most respected players, to the Seahawks in free agency. Defensive tackle Kevin Williams, in the final year of his contract, will be 33 before the season starts.

“It will be a very exciting draft, because I think there’s going to be a lot of depth and a lot of value throughout the draft that you’re going to be able to get some pretty good players that can come in and help your ballclub,” Spielman said.

That certainly was the case last year. The Vikings found potential future stars in the first round with left tackle Matt Kalil and safety Harrison Smith, and sixth-round selection Blair Walsh made the Pro Bowl as a kicker. They also picked cornerback Josh Robinson, fullback Rhett Ellison and wide receiver Jarius Wright, who made significant contributions as rookies.

That productivity ramped up the team’s timeline to return to competitor status in the stacked NFC North, so much so that Spielman uncharacteristically splurged in free agency to sign wide receiver Greg Jennings away from rival Green Bay to help withstand the loss of Harvin.

At wide receiver, West Virginia’s Tavon Austin is a lot like Harvin, but he will probably require the Vikings to trade up to get him. This draft is considered to be deep at this position, which might be the team’s greatest need even after signing Jennings and bringing back Jerome Simpson on another one-year contract.

So the Vikings could wait until the second or third round and likely still find a ready-made prospect. Cordarrelle Patterson of Tennessee, Keenan Allen of Cal and Robert Woods of USC are three options.

“There’s a lot of guys that are athletic guys that can stretch the field,” Spielman said. “There’s some guys that are smaller but very unique. There’s some guys that are maybe not as fast but have some unique catching skills that make them good players.”

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DALLAS—The fate of a brain-dead, pregnant Texas woman and her fetus likely will be decided in a courtroom after the woman’s husband sued the hospital keeping her on life support against his wishes.

Erick Munoz filed a lawsuit in state district court in Fort Worth, where his wife, Marlise Munoz, has been on life support since he found her unconscious in their North Texas home on Nov. 26. She was 14 weeks pregnant at the time. Her family says the exact cause of her condition isn’t known, though a blood clot is a possibility.

Erick and Marlise Munoz, both paramedics, had seen life and death up close and he previously told The Associated Press that his wife was clear with him: If she fell into a condition like this, pull life support and let her die.

John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, however, has refused to take Marlise Munoz off machines, citing a state law the hospital says requires it to continue treating a pregnant patient.

Munoz’s lawsuit says that law doesn’t apply because Marlise Munoz is legally and medically dead. The condition of her fetus is unclear.

“Marlise Munoz is dead, and she gave clear instructions to her husband and family—Marlise was not to remain on any type of artificial ‘life sustaining treatment,’ ventilators or the like,” the lawsuit said. “There is no reason JPS should be allowed to continue treatment on Marlise Munoz’s dead body, and this court should order JPS to immediately discontinue such.”

The Tarrant County District Attorney’s office, which is representing the public hospital, said its attorneys were reviewing the lawsuit and had no immediate response Tuesday. Hospital spokeswoman J.R. Labbe previously has said hospital officials stand by their position: “This is not a difficult decision for us. We are following the law.”

The Texas Advance Directives Act reads in part that, “A person may not withdraw or withhold life-sustaining treatment under this subchapter from a pregnant patient.”

But experts say the hospital is incorrectly applying the statute because Munoz is brain-dead and beyond any chance of recovery.

“This patient is neither terminally nor irreversibly ill,” said Dr. Robert Fine, clinical director of the office of clinical ethics and palliative care for Baylor Health Care System, in an interview earlier this month. “Under Texas law, this patient is legally dead.”

Texas is one of 12 states across a wide political spectrum that automatically invalidate a pregnant woman’s advance health care directive. The others are: Alabama, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, South Carolina, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin, according to a 2012 report by the Center for Women Policy Studies, an advocacy group that supports abortion rights.

“This one, I think, will probably be of course very painful but also might set some precedents,” said Leslie Wolfe, the center’s president, in an interview. Wolfe said she could not recall a similar case in recent years.

Erick Munoz’s attorneys have asked for an expedited ruling in a case that likely needs to be resolved in weeks, not months. No hearing was set as of Tuesday afternoon.

There is some precedent for the successful delivery of a child in similar situations. A 2010 article in the journal BMC Medicine found 30 cases of brain-dead pregnant women over about 30 years. Of 19 reported results, the journal found 12 in which a viable child was born and had post-birth data for two years on only six of them—all of whom developed normally, according to the journal.

The article said a fetus has about a 20 to 30 percent chance of survival at 24 weeks of gestation—a milestone believed to be about three weeks away—but a much higher chance, 80 percent, at 28 weeks, and a 98 percent chance at 32 weeks.

The Munoz family has said they do not know the condition of the fetus, and their attorneys did not respond to requests for interviews after the lawsuit was filed Tuesday. Marlise Munoz is believed to have been without oxygen for some time before her husband found her.

Doctors have told Erick Munoz they are monitoring the fetus, but Munoz has said he’s uncertain about how healthy the fetus will be given his wife’s condition.

“You know what kind of damage my wife sustained, and what kind of possible damage the baby inside her sustained,” he said recently.

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On Zika and the Lesser of Two Evils

For most Catholics, Pope Francis and plane-ride interview has become a time ripe for confusion.  His return home to the Vatican from his pastoral visit in Mexico was no different.  A reporter from Spain asked the Holy Father the following question:

Holy Father, for several weeks there’s been a lot of concern in many Latin American countries but also in Europe regarding the Zika virus. The greatest risk would be for pregnant women. There is anguish. Some authorities have proposed abortion, or else to avoiding pregnancy. As regards avoiding pregnancy, on this issue, can the Church take into consideration the concept of “the lesser of two evils?”

And Pope Francis replied that:

Abortion is not the lesser of two evils. It is a crime. It is to throw someone out in order to save another. That’s what the Mafia does. It is a crime, an absolute evil. On the ‘lesser evil,’ avoiding pregnancy, we are speaking in terms of the conflict between the fifth and sixth commandment. Paul VI, a great man, in a difficult situation in Africa, permitted nuns to use contraceptives in cases of rape.

Don’t confuse the evil of avoiding pregnancy by itself, with abortion. Abortion is not a theological problem, it is a human problem, it is a medical problem. You kill one person to save another, in the best case scenario. Or to live comfortably, no?  It’s against the Hippocratic oaths doctors must take. It is an evil in and of itself, but it is not a religious evil in the beginning, no, it’s a human evil. Then obviously, as with every human evil, each killing is condemned.

On the other hand, avoiding pregnancy is not an absolute evil. In certain cases, as in this one, or in the one I mentioned of Blessed Paul VI, it was clear. I would also urge doctors to do their utmost to find vaccines against these two mosquitoes that carry this disease. This needs to be worked on.

Unfortunately, these “off-the cuff” remarks were picked up by the media and led to headlines like “Pope suggests contraceptives could be used to slow spread of Zika” (CNN), “Zika Shows It’s Time For The Catholic Church To Rethink Its Stance On Birth Control” (Forbes), and “Pope Francis Condones Contraception With Zika Virus” (NPR).  An attempt by Fr. Lombardi, the Vatican Spokesman to clarify the Pope’s comments only served to further muddy the waters:

The contraceptive or condom, in particular cases of emergency or gravity, could be the object of discernment in a serious case of conscience. This is what the Pope said…the possibility of taking recourse to contraception or condoms in cases of emergency or special situations. He is not saying that this possibility is accepted without discernment, indeed, he said clearly that it can be considered in cases of special urgency.

These flying papal encounters often leave the faithful with an uncomfortable feeling that the question has not been adequately addressed or even incorrectly so.  Thanks be to God that because we have the great gift of Sacred Tradition we can often fill in the ellipsis that the Holy Father tends to insert in his responses.  While I will not be so bold as to speculate what the Holy Father meant, I can confidently offer what he could not mean.

Some preliminary background is necessary for understand a full response to the question.  The question itself really is “Is it permissible to use contraception to combat the effects of the Zika virus on children in the womb?”  In truth, to frame the question in terms of “the lesser of two evils” is to frame it incorrectly.  Nowhere within the Catholic moral tradition has it ever been believed that one may choose between the lesser of two evils.  In the case of two objectively evil actions, neither may be chosen for its own sake.  It may very well be that in choosing a good, we will have to tolerate an evil that is both a “side effect” of our decision and of less moral gravity than the good itself (see here for a discussion of the Principle of Double Effect which governs this idea).

There is also the danger when you speak in terms of evils of seeing the child that is conceived with a birth defect as an evil.  As any parent with a special needs child will emphatically tell you, the child is an inconceivable good, even if the condition that plagues them is an evil.

If we reframe the question of the goods involved a clear answer emerges that is both consistent with Tradition, Natural Law and even practical sense.  The good to be attained is the avoidance of the birth defects that are (or in truth only “maybe”) associated with the Zika virus.  One of the possible means of attaining this good would be to avoid pregnancy altogether.  Certainly to avoid becoming pregnant with a child who is likely to carry a serious birth defect is among the “grave reasons” for postponing (even indefinitely) pregnancy that Pope Paul VI spoke of in Humanae Vitae.  At this point it is not clear what the chances are of both contracting Zika and having a baby with microcephaly are, but let’s assume that they are significant enough to make it grave.

Pope Francis was clear in his condemnation of abortion as a solution to the issue.  A person is an objective good to which the only adequate response is love as St. John Paul II said.  This means that to do harm to the person so as to avoid their suffering with a birth defect is always a great evil and can never be a moral solution.  St. John Paul II affirmed this by invoking the Church’s charism of Infallibility through the Ordinary Magisterium in Evangelium Vitae saying “I declare that direct abortion, that is, abortion willed as an end or as a means, always constitutes a grave moral disorder, since it is the deliberate killing of an innocent human being. This doctrine is based upon the natural law and upon the written Word of God, is transmitted by the Church’s Tradition and taught by the ordinary and universal Magisterium” (EV 62).

The Saintly Pontiff also conceded that there are “differences of nature and moral gravity, contraception and abortion” (EV 13) but this does not mean that contraception too does not constitute an objective evil that cannot be chosen as an ends or a means.  In fact we know that Fr. Lombardi’s interpretation what the Pope said is wrong.  Assuming that when he made the distinction between “contraceptives and condoms” he was considering chemical contraception, then this falls into the first category of direct abortion.

According to the PDR (and the package inserts on birth control pills), “[C]ombination oral contraceptives act by suppression of gonadotropins. Although the primary mechanism of this action is inhibition of ovulation, other alterations include changes in the cervical mucus, which increase the difficulty of sperm entry into the uterus, and changes in the endometrium which reduce the likelihood of implantation.”  The third mechanism that prevents implantation of the fertilized egg (i.e the child) renders the Pill as an abortifacient.  In truth because all three mechanisms are at work, there is no way to know whether pregnancy has been avoided or an abortion has taken place.  Therefore because of their abortifacient nature, chemical contraceptives would not be an option.

What about condoms as a solution?  I have written elsewhere about why any contraceptive measure is always a grave evil, but there is a practical reason why condom usage should not be considered as a solution.  Although it often gets lumped into other “calendar methods” in efficacy studies, Natural Family Planning is at least as effective as most chemical methods and more effective than condom usage (one such study supports this can be found here).  In any regard it is disappointing to say the least that neither the Pope nor his representative mentioned this as an option.  Imagine the power of a response similar to “Yes, there might be reason to avoid pregnancy in the regions afflicted with Zika.  We must get those people trained in NFP and we will have the good of strengthening marriages as well.”

A comment also needs to be made about the exception that the Holy Father mentioned regarding the nuns who were in danger of being raped.  This is a red herring of sorts because there is no moral equivalency here at all.  Birth control as the Church has always taught is related to the conjugal act. By definition this act assumes not only the physical act but also the consent of both parties. Rape may have the same physical act, but lacks the consent. These are fundamentally different things and therefore it is morally licit to do everything that you can to avoid pregnancy after the act (or even during the act). However once pregnancy (i.e fertilization) occurs it is a different thing.

The ability of the Holy Father to act as Universal Pastor of the Church is truly enhanced by the speed at which he is able to travel.  What would be good though is if the Flying Magisterium could be avoided.  While the Pope himself only alluded to “birth control” in his comments, there was no real indication that he was making any distinction between morally licit means and those that are not.  Fr. Lombardi may or may not have accurately conveyed the Pope’s meaning but the fact of the matter is that ambiguity has plagued the papacy of Francis.  While Pope Francis is certainly not the only Papal “victim” of the media in this regard, the questions themselves tend to repeat themselves and truly call for a well thought out and nuanced response.  Let us all pray that when condoms and the next health crisis come up, the Holy Father will act as a clear prophet.

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This lesson will introduce ESL students to critical background information about the Holocaust prior to reading The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and will help them synthesize that information into a product for presentation (a Wordle). The lesson begins with a brief review on nonfiction reading strategies. Following this, students will work in pairs to answer questions specific to an interactive Holocaust Hotlinks activity. Their final assignment will be to identify key words about the Holocaust from their Hotlink activity and synthesize these into a Wordle for presentation during the following class session.

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English Language Arts Grade 9-10Reading: Informational Text Standard 2
Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.

  • Computers with Internet Connection
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Teachers will need familiarity with the Holocaust and Internet resources, as well as instructional strategies for building non-fiction text comprehension.

Teachers will also need to know how to create Wordle word clouds.

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ESL Students will learn strategies for analyzing informational text to build background knowledge on the Holocaust before reading Boy in the Striped Pajamas.

ESL Students will create a Wordle and present them during the following class session.

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  1. Teacher/Librarian demonstrate non-fiction reading strategies by highlighting a printed webpage with text, charts and photo captions.
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  3. Student pairs will create a Wordle using key words from their research.

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Students may individually create a Wordle instead of in pairs.

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It’s appropriate The Vic should be home to the Chicago premiere as it was home to many early UM gigs, most notably the final show with original drummer Mike Mirro. Look for The Vic to make several cameos, including some tense backstage moments prior to the 2002 New Year’s Eve show. A Q&A with Brendan Bayliss (Guitar/Vocals), Jefferson Waful (Director) & Kevin Browning (Creator) will follow the premiere. They will take audience questions about those youthful days on the road and discuss the origins of the documentary. Nothing is off limits.

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When: Sunday, April 3rd; Doors at 6:00 pm > Film at 7:00 pm > Q&A to follow
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High School: Bethesda-Chevy Chase

As a Junior (2013): Competed in four meets on beam, in one on floor ... set a season-high on 9.850 on floor against NC State, New Hampshire and Towson (2/8) ... set a personal-best on beam against North Carolina (1/26).

As a Sophomore (2012): Competed on floor in 12 meets including the EAGL Championships and NCAA Fayetteville Regional...named to the EAGL All-Tournament second team on floor after a personal-best 9.875 to tie for 10th...scored a 9.750 or higher in six of the last seven meets.

As a Freshman (2011): Did not compete.

Before Maryland: Competed at Apollo Gymnastics in Woodbridge, Va., for two years...won bars at state championships in 2010...won beam at regionals in 2009...named Washington Post All-Met her sophomore was undefeated for four years.

Personal: Ebony Walters...parents are Gregory and Susana Walters...has three older siblings, Rolly, Zoe and Darel...came to Maryland because she loved the environment and the people...political science major.

Beam: 9.700 (vs. North Carolina, 1/26/13)
Floor: 9.875 (at EAGL Championships, 3/24/12)

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Pyranha has designed the rebel to be a modern kids kayak that is easy to paddle due to the narrow width and low height deck. It features a smaller cockpit so the children can reach the front of it and release a spraydeck with ease. The cockpit rim also features a set of moulded in thigh braces so that they get better control over the kayak when learning basic skills such as an eskimo roll. In the back of the cockpit there is an adjustable backrest that offers some comfort and support. Further support is also achieved by the adjustable pedal footrests that are in the front of the kayak. The rebel is also fitted with front and rear grab handles, this helps to make sure the child can man handle the kayak with ease. On the rear of the kayak there is also a drain plug. This is very handy after capsizing as you can get every last drop of water out.

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ASC International Appoints Pacwest Associates as North Western Rep

Medina, MN — ASC International, has appointed Pacwest Associates as its new North Western rep, covering Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Pacwest specializes in assembly materials, capital equipment and custom products used in electronics assembly, and will rep ASC's 3-D solder paste inspection and automated optical ...Read More
Hesse & Knipps Appoints CWI Technical Sales as Rep

Fremont, CA — Hesse & Knipps, Inc., (www.hesse-knipps.com) the Americas subsidiary of Hesse & Knipps SemRead More
Inovaxe and R&D Technical Services Both Name Kirby & Demarest as Reps in Northwest

Deerfield Beach, FL — Inovaxe, a provider of innovative material handling and inventory control systems, has appointed Kirby & Demarest as its representative for the Pacific Northwestern United States.Read More
L-com In Distribution Pact with ISECOM in Argentina

North Andover, MA — L-com, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, has finalized an agreement with an Argentinean electronics company Isecom S.A. Through Isecom, customers in Argentina can purchase L-com's high quality wireless products without the need for foreign shipping ...Read More
Powerstax Names USA Power Specialist Intelligent Power as Latest VAR

Farnborough, UK — Powerstax, a value-added power solutions manufacturer, has appointed Texas-based Intelligent Power Inc. as a value added reseller for the North American market. Based in Austin, Intelligent Power will be able to provide Powerstax customers with locally based design and engineering support ...Read More
Sono-Tek Appoints REStronics as New Distributor

Milton, NY — Sono-Tek Corporation (OTC BB: SOTK) has appointed REStronics as its new distributor in New England. REStronics will distribute Sono-Tek's ultrasonic spray fluxing systems and solder recovery machines. Read More
STI Electronics Appoints Netherlands Distributor

Madison, AL — STI Electronics, Inc. has appointed ETECH-trainingen as distributor in The Netherlands for its training materials.Read More
Tropical Stencil Appoints New Rep in Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic

Jupiter, FL — Tropical Stencil has appointed Andres Torres of Technical Resources Corporation (TRC) to represent its products in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.Read More
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MarTec Receives Outstanding Achievement Award from Juki Automation Systems

MORRISVILLE, NC -Juki Automation Systems (JAS), Inc., a world-leading provider of automated assembly products and systems and part of Juki Automation Systems Corporation, presented MarTec, Inc. with a ‘Representative of the Year – Outstanding Achievement Award’ for 2017. Bill Astle, President of JAS, Inc., presented the award to Scott Gammer, Bill Harp and Steve Henegar of MarTec Systems at the recent awards banquet held during the Juki Americas National Sales meeting that took place at Juki’s facility in Fremont, CA.

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Horizon Sales Earns Juki Sales Awards

Pictured L to R: David Smith (Horizon), Josh Casper (Horizon), Bill Astle (Juki), Dave Trail (Horizon), Carlos Eijansantos (Juki)

HOWELL, MIHorizon Sales has announced that Juki Automation Systems presented the company with two awards at the recent awards banquet held during the Juki Americas National Sales meeting that took place at Juki’s facility in Morrisville.

Bill Astle, President of JAS, Inc., presented the “Juki Representative of the Year – Highest Sales” award to Dave Trail, Principal, Horizon Sales. This is the eighth consecutive year that Horizon Sales has earned the award for highest sales.

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Keith Bryant to Present on Behalf of YXLON International at productronica

Hamburg, Germany - YXLON International, a company of the Swiss tech holding, Comet Group, is pleased to announce that Keith Bryant, Global Director Electronics Sales, has been selected to present during productronica Messe München in Germany. Bryant will speak during the SMTA Technical Program in the SMT Speakers Corner (A1.220) on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 from 1-1:30 p.m. The presentation will look at the advantages that cross over X-ray systems, like the YXLON FF35 CT, bring to CT imaging in electronics failure analysis and in-depth fault finding. Bryant will discuss the latest technologies and show stunning reconstructions.
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Aegis Software Brings “The Smarter Perspective” on Industry 4.0 MES Technology to Productronica

To learn more about FactoryLogix® and Aegis Software’s approach to Industry 4.0, please visit us for a one-on-one discussion and demonstration in booth A3-340.

Erlangen, Germany Aegis Software, a global provider of Manufacturing Execution Software (MES), announced today that they will be showcasing their FactoryLogix software solution at Productronica 2017 in Munich, Germany, November 14-17 in booth A3-340.

If Industry 4.0 seems to be a utopian view of the future of manufacturing affordable by only the top tiers of manufacturing, at Productronica 2017, Aegis is showcasing an alternative way forward,

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Epson to Demonstrate Newly Launched T3 All-in-One SCARA Robot at The ASSEMBLY Show

Epson Robots Expert to Educate Attendees on How to Get Started on Robot Automation

CARSON, CA – At the ASSEMBLY Show, Epson Robots will be showcasing its newly launched T3 All-in-One SCARA robot, the revolutionary Flexion™ N2 6-Axis robot, as well as a selection of its leading 6-Axis and SCARA robots. Epson will also lead a discussion on how to take the plunge in automation.
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Würth Elektronik eiSos presents WE-DPC HV Power Choke

Smallest Coupled Power Choke

WALDENBURG, GERMANY - WE-DPC HV (Double Power Choke High Voltage) is a magnetically shielded, SMD coupled power choke with two identical windings and a high isolation voltage of 1.5 kV. It is the smallest product of its type in the Würth Elektronik eiSos portfolio.
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productronica 2017: "Smart" Show in the SMT Cluster

MUNICH, GERMANY - Like so many space-proven technologies, surface-mounted electronic components (surface mount technology, SMT) has also landed on Earth after its Apollo missions. Currently, it is decisively advancing the megatrend mobility here, because it enables the manufacture of devices such as smartphones, tablets and co. in the first place thanks to a drastic reduction of size, weight and production costs.
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Inventec introduces two new lead free solder paste formulas

VINCENNES, FRANCE - Inventec presents a new ultra low voiding formula, Ecorel Free 305-16LVD to achieve optimal voiding performance in automotive, power electronics, LED lighting and other high reliability applications, without degradation of high speed printability and chemical reliability.

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New Products from all Three Scienscope Divisions at the Quality Show

CHINO, CA - Scienscope International, a complete inspection solutions provider, will exhibit in Booth #1507 at the Quality Show, scheduled to take place Oct. 24 – 26, 2017 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Products will be on display from all three Scienscope divisions: Digital and Visual Inspection, X-ray and Metrology.

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Increase manufacturing efficiency with Herrmann Ultrasonics’ HiQ DIALOG

Cycle time, change over and downtime are three factors that majorly affect manufacturing efficiency and can be significantly and efficiently reduced with the HiQ DIALOG.

BARTLETT, IL - The programmable stroke selection (start and end position of the sonotrode) optimizes cycle time. The stroke can be individually adjusted for the required weld task and the size of application being welded. SoftTouch mode prevents damage to sensitive joints by allowing for a quick approach with gentle contact to the application.

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UNEX Exhibits Lineside Picking and Flow Cell Solutions at The Assembly Show

Better Manage Materials, Improve Productivity, Quicken Delivery Schedules

LAKEWOOD, NJ - UNEX Manufacturing, Inc., the trusted industry leader in providing innovative order picking solutions, will be exhibiting their advanced order picking and lineside storage solutions at The Assembly Show in Booths 1231 and 1331 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.
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Rehm Thermal Systems: VisionXP+ Vac: The 2-in-1 solution for reflow convection soldering

Energy-efficient system ensures reduced operating costs

BLAUBEUREN-SEISSEN, GERMANY - The VisionXP+ is our best-in-class convection reflow soldering system which is clearly in line with the trend towards dealing with natural resources in an environmentally sound fashion.
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StratEdge Molded Ceramic Packages Meet GaN Mil-Std Packaging Requirements: Accommodate frequencies up to 18 GHz

SAN DIEGO, CA - StratEdge Corporation, leader in the design and production of high performance semiconductor packages for microwave, millimeter-wave, and high speed digital devices, announces that its off-the-shelf line of molded ceramic packages can be configured to meet the requirements for chips with frequencies up to 18 GHz, including gallium nitride (GaN) devices.
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Digi-Key: PUI Audio Exciter - Another Geek Moment

Harwin: Metal Backshells with Built-In Shielding Ensure Ongoing Electrical & Mechanical Integrity

PORTSMOUTH, UK - To complement its widely-used Datamate wire-to-board connector offering, hi-rel connector manufacturer Harwin now supplies a comprehensive range of backshells with a rugged aluminium alloy construction and electroless nickel plating.
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Nippon Pulse introduces four-axis FMAX box controller with built-in driver

RADFORD, VA – Nippon Pulse is excited to announce its first box-level controller to join its chip and board controller product lines. The FMAX-4X-2SD is a box controller for up to four axes of movement, with built-in servo drivers for the X and Y axes. The X and Y axes can control rotary and linear brushless motors, such as Nippon Pulse’s Linear Shaft Motor servo; the Z and U axes can control other types of motors by connecting additional drivers.

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Metcal Introduces Digital Hot Air Pencil for Light Rework Applications

CYPRESS, CA ― October 13, 2017 ― Metcal today announced the introduction of its new HCT2-200 Digital Hot Air Pencil. The HCT2-200 is the latest addition to Metcal’s line of convection rework tools. This digital handheld convection tool is designed for use in light rework applications that use smaller components and integrated circuits.

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Fujipoly: Reinforced Thermal Interface Thin Film

Carteret, NJ — Sarcon® 20GAR from Fujipoly® is a high-performance, glass fabric reinforced thermal interface material that is perfect for complex die-cut shapes. It delivers a thermal conductivity of 3.0 W/mK while exhibiting a thermal resistance of only .17°Cin2/W.

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Compact 6-Axis Motion Controller for High Precision Positioning Applications in Industry and Research

PI’s new cost-efficient servo motor controller drives 6 and 4 axis motion systems.

Auburn, MA – Precision positioning systems industry leader PI (Physik Instrumente) has released a new 6-axis servo motor controller – the C-884.6DC. Most modern precision motion systems are driven by servo motors, because they provide high torque, fast acceleration, smooth motion with a wide dynamic speed range, and fast start stop performance.

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Nordson DAGE to Discuss Its Wafer X-ray Metrology Platform at IWLPC

Booth #1

AYLESBURY, UK - Nordson DAGE, a division of Nordson Corporation, announces plans to exhibit at the 14th annual International Wafer-Level Packaging Conference (IWLPC) Expo, scheduled to take place Oct. 24-26, 2017 in San Jose, CA. The Nordson DAGE inspection experts will discuss the XM8000 Wafer X-ray Metrology Platform in Booth #1.
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Dave Hoyt is owner of the Seacoast Mavericks collegiate team and the USA Mavericks Baseball Club, as well as proprietor of the USA Training Center.  Dave played professional ball for the St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota Twins organizations after a stellar career at the University of New Haven and Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox of the Cape Cod League.

With a vision for providing high quality baseball instruction in a state-of-the-art environment, Dave founded the USA Mavericks Club and USA Training Center nearly ten years ago, forever changing the landscape of baseball in the greater Seacoast area. Now home to over 120 top athletes and 16 professional instructors, the USA Mavericks Cub hosts six age divisions, U12 through U18, and is considered the premiere youth baseball program in New Hampshire and Southern Maine. The Seacoast Mavericks represent Dave's franchise in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League of New England (FCBL), a wood bat collegiate league that provides elite collegiate athletes the opportunity to compete in a Minor League format each summer.

Over the last four years, Dave's extensive networking experience has had a direct result in Mavericks high school player being awarded over a combined $6 million in academic and athletic scholarship money at colleges and universities all over the country.

Dave Hoyt was drafted into the MLB in 1981 as an 18th round pick by the Minnesota Twins. He spent the next seven years playing professional ball for the Twins and the St. Louis Cardinals before finishing his career in Italy with the San Marino Hawks. Dave has since been a coach, instructor, associate scout for the St. Louis Cardinal and mentor to countless middle, high school, and college athletes.

Dave lives in Rochester NH with his wife Diane.

Spaulding High School, Class of 1977

Rochester, New Hampshire

  • 1976-1977, Team Captain
  • 1976-1977, MVP
  • 1977, All-State
  • 1977, Class-L Batting Title (.617)

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New Haven, Connecticut

  • 1979-1980: NCAA Division II Collegiate World Series
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  • 1981: Appalachian League, Elizabethton, TN (OF)
  • 1981: Manager's Vote Topps Player of the Month, August (OF)
  • 1981: Appalachian League All-Star Team (OF)
  • 1981: Appalachian League Batting Title Runner-up (.338)
  • 1981: Appalachian League MVP (OF)
  • 1982: Mid-West League, Wisconsin Rapids (OF)

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St. Louis, Missouri

  • 1982: Florida State League, St. Petersburg, FL (OF)
  • 1983: Mid-West League, Springfield, MO (OF)
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San Marino, Italy

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University of New Hampshire

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Homerun USA, LLC.

Portsmouth, NH, Cheshire, CT, and Springfield, MA

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Newington, NH

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  • 2006-Present: Director of Maverick Baseball Club and Player Development
  • 2006-Present: Director of Seacoast Baseball Group

Seacoast Mavericks Baseball Club, Futures Collegiate Baseball League

Portsmouth, NH

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Early Promise of Solomon’s Reign.* 1a Solomon allied himself by marriage with Pharaoh, king of Egypt. He married the daughter of Pharaoh and brought her to the City of David, until he should finish building his own house, and the house of the LORD, and the wall around Jerusalem. 2The people were sacrificing on the high places, however, for up to that time no house had been built for the name of the LORD. 3Although Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father, he offered sacrifice and burned incense on the high places.

4The king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, because that was the great high place. Upon its altar Solomon sacrificed a thousand burnt offerings. 5In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night. God said: Whatever you ask I shall give you. 6Solomon answered: “You have shown great kindness to your servant, David my father, because he walked before you with fidelity, justice, and an upright heart; and you have continued this great kindness toward him today, giving him a son to sit upon his throne. 7Now, LORD, my God, you have made me, your servant, king to succeed David my father; but I am a mere youth, not knowing at all how to act— 8I, your servant, among the people you have chosen, a people so vast that it cannot be numbered or counted. 9Give your servant, therefore, a listening heart to judge your people and to distinguish between good and evil. For who is able to give judgment for this vast people of yours?”

10The Lord was pleased by Solomon’s request. 11So God said to him: Because you asked for this—you did not ask for a long life for yourself, nor for riches, nor for the life of your enemies—but you asked for discernment to know what is right— 12I now do as you request. I give you a heart so wise and discerning that there has never been anyone like you until now, nor after you will there be anyone to equal you. 13b In addition, I give you what you have not asked for: I give you such riches and glory that among kings there will be no one like you all your days. 14And if you walk in my ways, keeping my statutes and commandments, as David your father did, I will give you a long life. 15Solomon awoke; it was a dream! He went to Jerusalem, stood before the ark of the covenant of the Lord, sacrificed burnt offerings and communion offerings, and gave a feast for all his servants.

Solomon’s Listening Heart.* 16Later, two prostitutes came to the king and stood before him. 17One woman said: “By your leave, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house, and I gave birth in the house while she was present. 18On the third day after I gave birth, this woman also gave birth. We were alone; no one else was in the house with us; only the two of us were in the house. 19This woman’s son died during the night when she lay on top of him. 20So in the middle of the night she got up and took my son from my side, as your servant was sleeping. Then she laid him in her bosom and laid her dead son in my bosom. 21I rose in the morning to nurse my son, and he was dead! But when I examined him in the morning light, I saw it was not the son I had borne.” 22The other woman answered, “No! The living one is my son, the dead one is yours.” But the first kept saying, “No! the dead one is your son, the living one is mine!” Thus they argued before the king. 23Then the king said: “One woman claims, ‘This, the living one, is my son, the dead one is yours.’ The other answers, ‘No! The dead one is your son, the living one is mine.’” 24The king continued, “Get me a sword.” When they brought the sword before the king, 25he said, “Cut the living child in two, and give half to one woman and half to the other.” 26* The woman whose son was alive, because she was stirred with compassion for her son, said to the king, “Please, my lord, give her the living baby—do not kill it!” But the other said, “It shall be neither mine nor yours. Cut it in two!” 27The king then answered, “Give her the living baby! Do not kill it! She is the mother.” 28When all Israel heard the judgment the king had given, they were in awe of him, because they saw that the king had in him the wisdom of God for giving right judgment.

* [3:115] The third major unit of the Solomon story depicts the bright beginning of his reign. It includes the narrator’s remarks about Solomon’s marriage and his building projects, and a divine appearance to Solomon. Compare 11:113, where the same themes recur, but in negative fashion. The story of the divine appearance is told also in 2 Chr 1:113.

* [3:165:14] The fourth major unit of the Solomon story shows how Solomon used the three gifts that the Lord gave him in 3:1213: a listening heart (3:1628), riches (4:15:8), universal renown (5:914). In each case his gifts benefited the populace, from the lowest classes (3:1628) to his whole people (4:20; 5:5) to the whole world (5:914). Compare 9:2610:29, where the same three gifts all redound to the benefit of Solomon himself.

* [3:2627] The true mother reveals herself by an uncommon and tender word for the child, “baby.” With this, and the woman’s willingness to give up her child, Solomon realizes that she is the true mother, and quotes her words exactly in rendering his judgment.

a. [3:1] 1 Kgs 7:8; 9:24.

b. [3:13] Eccl 1:1213; Wis 7:711; Mt 6:29.

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Fri 15 Oct v Addlestone (H)

Mon 4 Oct v Hampton (A)

Mon 25 Oct v Wimbledon B (A)

Thu 28 Oct v Hammersmith (A)

Fri 22 Oct v Harrow B (H)

Mon 8 Nov v Kingston C (A)

Fri 26 Nov v Maidenhead A (H)

Fri 29 Oct v Ealing B (H)

Fri 26 Nov v Wimbledon C (H)

Fri 7 Jan v Richmond B (H)

Fri 5 Nov v Hayes B (H)

Mon 6 Dec v Meadhurst (A)

Thu 20 Jan v Harrow A (A)

Fri 19 Nov v Kingston B (H)

Fri 10 Dec v Hounslow B (H)

Mon 31 Jan v Addlestone (A)

Thu 2 Dec v Richmond C (A)

Fri 17 Dec v Maidenhead B (H)

Fri 4 Feb v British Airways (H)

Mon 20 Dec v Staines A (A)

Fri 4 Feb v Kingston C (H)

Fri 18 Feb v Hounslow A (H)

Fri 28 Jan v Hampton (H)

Tue 22 Feb v Maidenhead B (A)

Tue 29 Feb v British Airways (A)

Mon 21 Feb v Hayes B (A)

Fri 3 Mar v Wimbledon B (H)

Fri 10 Mar v Harmmersmith (H)

Thu 16 Mar v Ealing B (A)

Mon 13 Mar v Wimbledon C (A)

Mon 20 Mar v Hounslow A (A)

Fri 24 Mar v Richmond C (H)

Fri 31 Mar v Meadhurst (H)

Thu 13 Apr v Richmond B (A)

Fri 7 Apr v Staines A (H)

Mon 10 Apr v Hounslow B (A)

Tue 18 Apr v Maidenhead A (A)

Mon 17 Apr v Kingston B (A)

Fri 28 Apr v Harrow A (H)

Thu 27 Apr v Harrow B (A)

Fri 1 Oct v Hayes (H)

All matches start at 7.30. Time Limit: 30 moves in 1 hour 15 minutes.

Unfinished games: either player may play on at opponent's club (player to move seals his next move), otherwise the game is submitted for adjudication.

Please make a note of your team's dates in your diary and try to make yourself available for as many as you can, especially away matches! As we are only running three teams this year, players who are not prepared to play in away matches in term time will NOT be selected for home matches! If you cannot play in a match please let either Richard James or your Match Captain know as soon as possible.

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TVA: Stephen Mooring, 65 Lincoln Avenue, Twickenham TW2 6NH (893 8003

TVB: Volunteer required. Enquiries to Richard James until further notice.

TVC: Volunteer required. Enquiries to Richard James until further notice.

Richmond Juniors: ETNA Community Centre, 13 Rosslyn Road, East Twickenham
Addlestone: Community Centre, Station Road (near Garfield Road, towards junction with A318), Addlestone
British Airways: Concorde Club, Crane Lodge Road, Cranford
Ealing: Hanwell Harvester, Boston Road (corner of Haslemere Avenue), W7
Hammersmith: Grange Community Hall, North End Crescent, W14
Hampton: The White Hart, High Street, Hampton
Harrow: Victoria Hall, Sheepcote Road, Harrow
Hayes: St Claret's Club, Botwell Lane, Hayes (next to Botwell Social Centre)
Hounslow: The Lord Palmerston, Staines Road (corner of Hibernia Road) Hounslow
Kingston: Quaker Hall, Eden Street, Kingston
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UTICA — Want to get Black History Month started? Step on it, say organizers of an upcoming event.

Want to get Black History Month started?

Step on it, say organizers of an upcoming event.

That’s because, come Saturday, area residents can take in a choreographed performance by the UNKNOWN STEPPERS during a 7 p.m. step-dance show at Stanley Center for the Arts.

The performance originally was part of the popular 2007 movie “Stomp the Yard,” according to a Stanley news release, and will be staged in honor of Black History Month.

The show also will feature area dance teams, who will be participating in a tradition with roots that, traced back, lead to African folk dances more than 100 years old, according to the release.

Those teams will be undulating to rhythms accompanied by fancy footwork and props such as canes, sticks and swords.

“It’s going to be a lot of fun,” said John Faust, Stanley theater manager. “High energy.”
Faust said the show not only was important for its entertainment value, but also because of its diverse appeal.

“We want to rediversify the offerings we have,” he said. “We want to make sure we have something for everybody, including some underserved audiences.”

The roughly 2½-show, sponsored by Price Chopper, also will feature the award of scholarships and grants, including an award in honor of Civil Rights pioneer Rosa Parks.

Tickets to the event are $19.50 and can be purchased by calling 724-4000 or online at www.StanleyCenterforTheArts.com.

The stepping show is just one of several events planned in honor of Black History Month. Check out a few upcoming events in the list below, or submit your own to infocenter@uticaod.com.

* SUNYIT “read-in”

Faculty and staff at SUNYIT in Marcy are planning on conducting a 20th annual African-American read-in at noon Monday in the Cayan Library’s Mele Room. The event is free and open to the public.

* ‘The Color Purple’

The Utica Public Library will show the 1985 film “The Color Purple” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday as part of observances. The film, which chronicles the personal growth of a young black woman from abused youth to confident woman, will be shown in the library gallery, 303 Genesee St. The event is free. 735-2279.
A Black History Month lobby display, featuring a tribute to actor Sidney Poitier and a reading list of classic books by black authors, will also remain up through February. After February, the library will conduct two more screenings of classic films dealing with racism, including the film “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.” Call for more information.

* Book signing

Author Robert Whitaker will discuss and sign copies of his new book, “On the Laps of Gods: The Red Summer of 1919 and the Struggle for Justice That Remade a Nation” at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Colgate Bookstore, 3 Utica St., Hamilton. The book is about the race-based Elaine Race Massacres of 1919 in Arkansas. The book is Whitaker’s third.

* Film, literature drawing

The Utica Public Library is conducting drawings for a free books and a free DVD. The groundbreaking and controversial books are “Black Like Me” by John Howard Griffin and “Soul on Ice” by Eldridge Cleaver. The DVD is the 1970 film “They Call Me MISTER Tibbs.” Call the library for more information. 735-2279.


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Opinions on the synoptic hypothesis are divided, particularly when it comes to the question of what the shared Gospels of Matthew and Luke passed down beyond the Gospel of Mark: traditionally, “Q”. This work provides new insights into this subject: It analyzes the double tradition as a text corpus – thereby exploring not only coherence, but also a non-shared textual profile vis-à-vis the other Jesus-related traditions, above all in the Gospel of Mark. The conclusive parameters are the texts’ social categories. Behind these attributions – put into a social historical context – the author provides an original draft of identification options: hungry children of God, alternative royal messengers, unacknowledged prophets, faithful and discreet slaves as well as others.

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Social Marketing with Video..Is it all about YouTube?

Earlier this week I was pleased to be featured as an Expert Panelist in the area of video marketing on the VA Classroom Social Media Expert Panel. The Panel Consisted of

Yelenna McManamen  – Online Reputation Manager for a Million Dollar Internet Business
Andrea Kalli  – Owner of and Total guru on Social Media Content Marketing (Hubpages, Squidoo etc….)
Saul Colt – Social Media Marketing Guru for (Twitter Expert)image
Michelle Schoen – Owner of and a Video Marketing Specialist
Mary Motz – Owner of ProVirtual Solutions and super experienced in offering Social Network Profile Set-up and Management Services
Peter Koning – Internet Marketing Consultant and author of successful book,

For my part I talked about the various video sharing sites and my own YouTube Channel  (by the way if anyone knows how to change the name of a channel in YouTube PLEASE let me know!)

I had the pleasure of participating in the VA Classroom Social Marketing course when it was last offered in the fall and it is about to be offered again with enrolment beginning on January 25th. It is most definitely worth your time to check it out at The VA Classroom Social Marketing Course

And if you would like to access the Expert Panel teleseminar you can listen to it at

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To Homeschool or Not to Homeschool?

In May 2015, we (actually majority was me) decided that we are going back to homeschooling. There are several reasons why we decided on it but the reason for each child was unique.

My eldest was 16 then and was in Grade 10. He wanted to graduate from High School at 18 but that would be impossible with K-12 in full swing. So for him, Homeschooling was the answer.

Homeschooling is not for everyone. So it is best to have an end in mind to determine if it is indeed for your child or not.

There are different methods of homeschooling.
1. Unschooling – there is no format nor set curriculum. The child learns what they want to. Resources are varied.
2. Traditional – There is a provider that is DepEd accredited and follows a curriculum. Available only in DepEd accredited providers
3. Independent- not DepEd accredited. You get to choose your curriculum and where to get them.

The first time we homeschooled (Grades 1 and 2) we went traditional. We got our “Paces” or modules from a school in Manila. We took a diagnostic test to determine learning gaps and did the curriculum for the said level. We took tests at the end of each “Pace” or module and recorded our scores. We submitted the grading sheet once done and we move on to the next level. They should be finished in one year.

This time we went independent. We purchased our second hand books (except for workbooks) ONLINE http://homeschoolclassifieds.com/ from homeschooling families in the US after their school year is over. The books (from different sellers) were then shipped to my brother’s US address and he was to mail a balikbayan box to me. But he was coming home anyway, so he volunteered to just bring them. One particularly interesting thing we did was the freedom to study which field in Science to study. I made biology, General Science, Physics, Botany and Chemistry books available for them to choose from. However, once they get started on the book, they are to finish it fiest before moving on to another field. I also added subjects which I think will enhance their learning like Creative Writing and Geography. Giving them access to novels will greatly enhance their vocabulary as well as grammar so we have plenty of those too. They don’t have to be brand new. For Philippine History, we are awaiting the arrival of “Kasaysayan: The History of the Filipino People” from Asia Publishing, which went on sale at Fully Booked for only Php 1,898 from Php 16,000! Thanks to Joan and Robert for the haul 😀

Since the goal was to finish high school and on to college, (but our modules or books are not DepEd accredited ergo, as far as they are concerned, we are Out of School), we need to find a way to be recognized. So we enrolled in DepEd’s Alternative Learning System (ALS). This is their program for those who are not regularly enrolled in their public schools. It is a once a week class that prepares overage kids (for their level) to take the “Assessment and Evaluation Exam”. If they pass, they will be “graduating” from high school and be admitted in college. My eldest took that exam in April and passed it. The school year begins in January and ends in October in time for the exam but at times, the exam is postponed, thus this time they administered it in April.

Although we have core subjects in our curriculum, we weren’t confined at home. We had several field trips and informal lessons too. My kids had regular day to day chores which becomes the basis for their weekly allowance. We saved in our “personal” bank and once accumulated, deposited it to a regular savings account.

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1 April 2008

Star-studded Ceremony Marks Local Albanian Boy Making Good!

The culmination of a year’s work by Value the Person Training and Development Company was celebrated in Albania last week.

Albania’s most modern shopping centre was opened on 26th March in Durres - Albania’s second city and main port - by the Mayor in a glamorous and star-studded ceremony. As befits such a prestigious occasion, senior politicians, TV stars and famous musicians combined to offer a memorable occasion.

One of the chief speakers at the ceremony was Professor Ken O’Neill, Chairman of Value the Person’s training arm. In his speech to the esteemed audience, Ken outlined the company’s story of their involvement with Indrit Puteci, a young Albanian entrepreneur, so far.

The story began when Jim Cowan, Chairman of Value the Person, met Indrit when he was advisor to the Mayor of Durres. It was obvious from the identification of Indrit’s talents that he had a great deal of potential which would not necessarily be developed in his current role. So, when Mr Puteci was offered the challenge of managing the development of a shopping centre project [- there are only 4 or so shopping centres in Albania to date] by an Albanian developer, Jim agreed to help Indrit undertake the kind of management development which would assist him undertake such a momentous task.

“Without knowing that I had the support of Value the Person, I would have never have taken on such a challenge”, he claimed.

After putting together a Personal Development Plan for Indrit, Value the Person under the guidance of Professor O’Neill, made connections with top class developers, centre managers and marketeers across Ireland and Great Britain in order to deliver Indrit’s development plan. Paul Ferguson, who designed the centre voted the world’s best in 2006, was amongst the network of world class support developed to help Indrit.

From a starting point of no knowledge of the sector, Indrit was able to move to a position of what one experienced commentator described as, “a man who has developed a world class facility in less than twelve months!”

The Flagship Centre, as Indrit’s shopping centre is called, will be the ‘jewel the country’s economic development.in the crown’ of Durres and, indeed, Albania’s drive to accelerate the development of its tourism industry, which is seen as a critical driver to the economic development of Albania.


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Good news today for all online video and gaming enthusiasts. The moment of streaming singularity is nearly upon us! Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) announced on Monday that the average speed streaming speed for its customers increased from 2 Megabits per second to 3.1 Mbps between November 2013 and November 2014. This sign of the times reflects significant investments by telecoms in upgrading infrastructure over the last couple of years, as well as Netflix caving in last year and deciding to pay Internet providers to prioritize their traffic.

Netflix Streaming Speed Up Significantly In 2014

The firm reported that, on average, the 10 Internet largest providers are sending Netflix streams 51% faster now than in 2013. As Netflix explained in their statement, that means “better picture quality, quicker start times and fewer interruptions” for consumers.

Netflix paid up for faster streaming speed

Of note, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) pointed out that streaming speeds increased at AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA), Time Warner Cable Inc (NYSE:TWC)  and Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) this year “only after Netflix met their demand for interconnection payments.”

Until late 2013, Netflix had resisted paying Internet providers to improve bandwidth for their customers, saying it set a bad precedent in terms of net neutrality and the future of the Internet.

The argument over net neutrality

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) being forced to make payment to Internet providers to increase the streaming speed for its users is an excellent entree into the topic of “net neutrality.” In fact, this is really what the debate over net neutrality is all about: Does the government have a responsibility to regulate Internet providers to prevent them from charging for Internet fast lanes and creating a two (or more) tier system?

On one side of the debate, government regulators, content providers and consumer watchdog groups are working to preserve competition and maintain all websites equally accessible regardless of size. On the other side are Internet service providers who are looking to keep costs under control while still ramping up to meet Americans’ voracious and constantly growing demand for digital content


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In Credit, Low Liquidity Can Spell Opportunity by Gershon Distenfeld, AllianceBernstein

If you ask bond investors what worries them most today, expect a one-word answer: “liquidity.” But if handled properly, low liquidity can also be an opportunity—as long as you’re selective about the risks you take.

We certainly aren’t trying to minimize investors’ concerns. As we’ve pointed out before, managing liquidity risk is critically important. Asset managers who underestimate it or fail to take precautions run the risk of being forced to sell at a loss when liquidity dries up.

To see what we mean, let’s take a look at the recent sell-off in credit markets. There were several reasons for it: slower emerging-market growth, falling commodity prices and worries about the health of the world economy.

Investors reacted by pulling assets out of mutual funds. Flooded with redemption orders, fund managers had no choice but to sell assets broadly to meet them, even if that meant doing so at a loss. Sell-offs like this can lead to exaggerated moves in the credit market that are out of step with a given security’s probability of default.

Forgetting About Fundamentals

High-yield pharmaceutical bonds, which have taken a beating in recent weeks, are a good example. The sell-off, which shaved as much as 10 basis points from the prices of many securities, was partly a response to controversy over some companies’ huge overnight drug price increases and proposals to rein in prescription drug costs.

Here’s the thing: While it makes sense that the equities’ of these companies would come under pressure, these developments probably won’t weaken the credit quality of the bonds. The pharmaceutical business is not very capital intensive, which makes them relatively inexpensive to run. That has kept pharmaceutical bonds’ default probabilities low. If anything, more Congressional scrutiny could slow M&A activity in the sector, which would be credit positive.

So why the big sell-off? Again, very few fund managers were in a position to buy, even if they had wanted to. That’s because they had to use what liquidity they did have to meet investor redemptions.

On the other hand, those investors who had built liquidity buffers into their portfolios, buffers such as a global multi-asset strategy and more thoughtful cash management, would have been in a better position to meet redemptions and still seize an opportunity to pick up undervalued assets.

Selectivity Still Required

Widen the lens a bit and you can see that these types of opportunities seem to be everywhere today. After recent sell-offs, valuations across the global credit market look more attractive than they have in years. In some sectors, including US high yield, spreads are at or near levels not seen since 2012 (Display 1).

There are exceptions. For example, European corporate bond valuations don’t look terribly attractive. That’s because the European Central Bank’s bond purchase program has held yield spreads in check.

In most pockets of the market, though, investors are being paid to take credit risk. Still, the key is knowing which risks to take. To us, better valuations don’t justify blindly stretching for the highest yields. It’s too late in the credit cycle for that. Instead, we see this as a selective buying opportunity.

Pay Attention to the Credit Cycle

A closer look at corporate bonds, for instance, shows that opportunities vary across sectors and regions. As Display 2 illustrates, some assets, such as high-yield energy bonds, are in the contraction phase. Their issuers should struggle as long as energy prices remain low and could face more ratings downgrades. So far, the prices of many energy and petroleum companies haven’t fallen far enough to compensate for the risk.

Beyond energy, US high yield is still in expansion mode, though fundamentals for some lower-quality credits have started to weaken. For instance, CCC-rated junk bonds now trade at around 84 cents on the dollar. But we don’t think the low prices make up for these securities’ historically high default rates—44% on a five-year cumulative basis, compared with 23% for B-rated securities and 10% for BB-rated ones.

The key is finding a combination of attractive valuations and solid underlying fundamentals. We think investors are mostly likely to find it in high-quality high-yield bonds and structured securities in the mortgage market, both commercial and residential. Unlike corporates, mortgages are in the earlier stages of the credit cycle and borrowers’ credit profiles are strong.

Worries about the global economy and corporate fundamentals won’t disappear soon. Robust liquidity isn’t coming back, either. That probably means more volatility—and possibly another leg lower in prices. But for investors who focus on fundamentals and keep a close watch on the opportunities low liquidity can provide, it may be time to start adding—modestly and selectively—to risk.

The views expressed herein do not constitute research, investment advice or trade recommendations and do not necessarily represent the views of all AB portfolio-management teams.


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Can Someone Please Help Us With Howard Schiller?By Bored With The Noise

Despite the Board’s protestations and public accusations, under section 14.10 of Valeant’s Articles, Schiller can only be removed if he’s no longer qualified as a director. According to the Business Corporations Act of British Columbia, Schiller is undoubtedly still qualified. Furthermore it would require a Special Resolution to remove him if he continues in his refusal to offer his resignation; such a special resolution would require a two thirds vote of Valeant shareholders. Although the updated website profile is a TOTAL SPOOF, based on the above facts of law regarding whether Schiller is still qualified, I expect things may remain pretty tense in Valeant’s Board Room for a while to come, particularly as they are accusing him things he clearly disagrees with.


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Down and dirty in the Okavango Delta

On a recent trip through Southern Africa, we organized a tour that included the opportunity to camp in the Okavango Delta in Botswana.

The delta is formed from water that flows from the Okavango River in Angola, through Namibia and then spreads annually across the flat landscape until it hits the Kalahari Desert. In the process, it creates lush islands and narrow channels of fresh water.

The local people who live in the delta act as guides for camping trips to the islands. We didn’t fully appreciate what bush camping really was when we signed up for the seven-day safari which included the two nights in the delta.

After a frigid early morning drive in an old army truck from Maun, the nearest city, we were met by our guides/polers who loaded our gear into mekoro (traditional dugout canoes –mokoro is singular) and we headed off through the narrow waterways.

Our first encounter with wildlife occurred almost immediately as we moved quietly through “Hippo Alley” trying to get all our canoes past the pod of hippos without any of them charging us. Hippos, as we learned, are the most dangerous animals because of their short temper and territorial attitude and the fact that they can run 35 km/h if charging you.

On arrival at our campsite, we were greeted by several elephants grazing nearby as well as the realization that bush camping is very basic. We had a pit toilet and the only water to wash with came from the delta.

The camp was located in a clearing surrounded by trees but there was no other barrier preventing animals from coming into camp. The local guides took us on several walking safaris in the evening and morning in search of animals. You learned to balance watching where you were stepping as well as watching for animals but the endless grassy terrain became mesmerizing after awhile as your dependence on the guide’s knowledge grew more and more. They were amazing in their ability to follow tracks and animal droppings to determine which way to go. Who knew feces could be so interesting and that males and females have different types of droppings!

We saw herds of giraffe, zebras, kudus, antelopes, and buffaloes as we walked. We also came upon fresh zebra remains which had been picked over by hyenas.

During the night we heard hippos eating and elephants walking by, hoping that our little canvas two-person tent was enough protection to keep them away. Suffice to say that neither one of us felt the need to get up to use the pit toilet that night!

During the second day we had the opportunity to learn how to navigate the canoe with the pole and swim in the delta’s fresh cool water. We were also treated to traditional song and dance performance around the fire from our local hosts.

In the morning we found leopard prints in the sand near our camp site, but thankfully it had stayed away. The delta is one of those authentic travel experiences that allow you the opportunity to really experience a place as well as get up close and personal with its wildlife.

In winter (July) it gets very cold at night and very warm during the day so layers of clothing are important. You do get very dirty between the lack of showers and the red sand but it was well worth the adventure.

We highly recommend Acacia Africa www.acacia-africa.com for their great itinerary, price value, and the fantastic guide we had. Rowan made the whole experience a great success.

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