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The LA-250 is a 200W 140-150MHz amplifier, at 1 to 20W input (13.6V 30A). It uses 4 Mitsubishi RD70 Mosfets mounted on a copper heat spreader (200x60x3mm).

It is available in two versions one with and one without top mounted fans. There is an external PTT input but it can be used also without due to the built-in HF-VOX. The front panel features an LCD display which shows input power, output power, heat sink temp and output VSWR. There is the ability to change the intensity of the backlight.

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Dog Walker Hattersley UK

Dog Walker Hattersley, Greater Manchester: It is likely there could be a few reasons why you came here attempting to find a local dog walker in Hattersley, maybe you are out working throughout the day and quite simply do not have any spare time to walk your dog, you could be not well and are not fit enough to walk your dog, or maybe you are too lazy and would like to get someone else to walk your dog.

Well thankfully there are a number of dog walkers out there willing to do exactly that. In truth you may identify people in your area of Hattersley who will not just take your dog for a walk but additionally perform various other dog and pet related stuff, which could include small animal care, dog whispering, dog and cat sitting, dog and pet taxi services, dog board and lodging and cat visits.

Finding a Local Hattersley Dog Walker: Even though all of us love our pet dogs and consider them to be one of the family, we don't always have enough time to give them the care and attention they need, particularly with regards to exercising. In our busy working schedule, children to care for and social life to maintain it is not so easy to slot in walking and exercising the dog, nearly as regularly as you would like or as much as they need.

Dog Walker Hattersley Greater Manchester UKNow I reckon that you all recognise that your dog needs to have exercise and it's crucial that you walk your dog constantly, both for your dog's overall good health and wellbeing and for fitness reasons. it will always be best for you to do this yourself as you are able to gain much the same health benefits as your dog does, getting all important exercise and fresh air. There's also the benefit of bonding, doing joint activities helps you in creating a relationship with your pet. In today's world however, the majority of us simply don't have the time to take the dog for a walk, definitely not more than once a day, and it's one particular chore that can sometimes be put off until tomorrow.

Now this is actually where a local dog walker in Hattersley might be a God send, giving you a regular dog walking service on a day to day basis, taking away the pressure of one daily duty and allowing you time to do more pressing things. A dog walker will be able to call at your house in Hattersley, collect your dog and take it for a walk for perhaps an hour or so. It might be each day, two or three times a week, or just on the odd day when you have other important obligations or are otherwise engaged.

Certain Hattersley dog walkers walk your dog on a solo, one to one basis, other services may take several dogs at once, so it would be best to chat over your exact requirements with any potential dog walker should you have any worries regarding this. If you've got a dog who is sociable and gets on okay with other dogs, group walking may perhaps be more beneficial, but if your dog doesn't like mixing with other dogs, a solo walk might be better.

Various Hattersley dog walkers may be able to provide other services not solely for dogs, for instance they might collect your pet and taxi it to the vet, provide your dog with some basic training if they are being naughty, supply dog boarding services when you are on vacation or pop along to your house daily to feed your dog, cat or other pets. Others might even be able to provide dog grooming services as well. These services can be very useful and give a comprehensive pet care service that will give you reassurance with regard to the health, happiness and wellbeing of all your pets and animals, while letting you socialize, work and look after your family.

Dog Walking HattersleyHiring a local Hattersley dog walker ought not to completely replace your own personal relationship with your furry friend though, you should still try to take your dog out walking as much as possible, to keep strong that bond and relationship. You should be a fundamental part of their exercise and training routine to ensure your treasured pet remains happy, healthy and adored.

The Benefits of Walking Your Dog: There are numerous acknowledged benefits which a dog will gain from frequent walking these include: improved cardiovascular fitness, lowering of blood pressure, decreased loneliness, weight management, stronger muscles and bones, improved mental health and bonding improvements.

What Are Dog Walkers Prices?: As with any services, dog walking prices could vary quite a lot, subject to the time spent on the walk, the level of service required, the town you live in and whether it is a group or one to one walk, but the likely charges will be between £10 and £14 for a 1 hour walk with hugs and kisses included.

Things to Bear in Mind: Of course as there aren't any certifications or qualifications for dog walking, essentially anyone may get started as a dog walker and commence operating such a service, this means you should be a bit mindful regarding just who you pick to walk your dog in Hattersley. There could possibly be security matters as you could be allowing them access to your house for them to be able to pick up the dog, check up on your pets or complete other duties. You can have a lot more confidence in dog walkers who have passed a police DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service check). You may also want to check if any prospective Hattersley dog walker has insurance, in case there any accidents which involve your dog, some kind of PLI (public liability insurance) would be appropriate. It would also be a good idea if any prospective dog walker meets your dog to begin with so that you can confirm that they get on okay.

Earning Money as a Dog Walker: If you like dogs, do not mind a bit of exercise and enjoy being outside, earning some cash as a dog walker in Hattersley is likely to be right up your street. You should not think for one second that taking dogs for walks is an easy way to prosperity, because it isn't, and you will discover there are limits to how much you can make, especially in the beginning, nonetheless if you are unemployed currently, simply exploring ideas for an alternative occupation or miserable in your current employment, then a job as a dog walker might be your dream come true.

Prior to actually starting a business you will need to carry out some market research, you should make sure there's a demand for dog walkers in Hattersley, find out how many dog walkers are presently operating nearby, find out exactly what existing dog walkers are asking for their services, find out whether there are acceptable areas in which to walk a dog, check to see if there are local council regulations relating to walking dogs and any additional related information that comes to mind. Find out as much data and information as possible before you even contemplate laying out any money on equipment and advertising.

It may be beneficial to initially take out some dogs owned by pals, family, workmates or close neighbours, so you can get a sense of whether or not dog walking is going to be the right career for you. Offer this on a voluntary basis and when you finally get moving as a business, those trial "clients" could end up being paying customers and build up your first round.

You should ensure you have the financial stability to last several months without having to use your early dog walking earnings, it's not gonna take off immediately and you'll have to be patient in gathering a good customer base. It may take easily one year to put together a profitable round and even then, your net income might not be enough to survive on. You could start off on a part-time basis until you build up a good reputation.

Be sure you get fixed up with some adequate insurance cover, accidents are prone to happen and you need to avoid being crippled by a lawsuit when they do. There are actually insurance plans designed especially for dog walkers, do a little groundwork online and invest in a suitable insurance policy.

You can get a good idea of what to be charging from individuals who are already operating dog walking services in Hattersley, it really is advisable to set your charges at an equivalent level and do not try to charge less than everyone else, simply to grab their clients. Its far better to offer clients something a little bit extra for the same price to attract more business.

Hattersley Dog Walkers And What They Do

Dog Walker Hattersley: There are obviously a wide assortment of dog walking tasks that you could need a local Hattersley dog walker for, and directly below I have posted just a small selection of the most typical reasons you might be having to look for the services of a dog walker in Hattersley, Greater Manchester.

Several tasks you can be expecting an expert Hattersley dog walker to complete include: dog visits in Hattersley, dog training in Hattersley, dog "walk and groom" in Hattersley, pet care services in Hattersley, dog obedience lessons in Hattersley, doggy day care in Hattersley, cheap dog walkers in Hattersley, affordable dog walkers in Hattersley, small animal visits in Hattersley, professional dog walking service in Hattersley, dog walker with dog walking insurance cover in Hattersley, small animal care services in Hattersley, cat visits in Hattersley, someone who can do dog sitting in Hattersley, vet visits in Hattersley, dog behaviour consultations in Hattersley, pet pop in service in Hattersley, puppy training in Hattersley, reward based motivational dog training in Hattersley, pet and dog grooming in Hattersley, dog and pet taxi/mover services in Hattersley, lady dog walker in Hattersley, dog board and lodging in Hattersley, solo dog walking in Hattersley, interactive dog walking in Hattersley, group dog walking in Hattersley, dog and cat sitting in Hattersley, dog and puppy visits in Hattersley, dog walker for hire in Hattersley, dog excercising in Hattersley, dog whispering in Hattersley

Using a service like Bark will help you to pick prospective dog walkers in Hattersley, Greater Manchester and also find Godley dog walkers, Hyde dog walkers, Mottram in Longdendale dog walkers, Woodseats dog walkers, Padfield dog walkers, Charlesworth dog walkers, Chisworth dog walkers, Stalybridge dog walkers, Broadbottom dog walkers, Hollingworth dog walkers, Manchester dog walkers, Holehouse dog walkers, Matley dog walkers, Oldham dog walkers, Roe Cross dog walkers and more local dog walker pet related services.

Dog Walker Hattersley Greater Manchester - Tips and Hints for Picking One: One of the traditional yet still popular methods of obtaining a dog walker in Hattersley is to wade through local business directories, web directories or free local papers, so you could take a look in some of the more widely used business directories for instance Local Life, Touch Local, Thomson Local, Mister What, Yell, City Visitor, Yelp, 118 118 or Cyclex though virtually anyone will put a listing in these which means that there are no real guarantees of the integrity of any specific listed Hattersley dog walker, so you'll be relying on luck by using this solution.

A fine approach to determining a dependable Hattersley dog walker will be to ask family, associates, friends or possibly even neighbours to recommend a Hattersley dog walker who they have used recently and who is known for doing a first class job, it is often said that "by word of mouth" is the best endorsement and in this instance it should certainly be advantageous for you in coming to a wise choice and hire an individual you can have confidence in. You might also try reading testimonials and reviews for possible Hattersley dog walkers on the net, possibly on their own websites if they have one or alternatively on one of the well known services websites like Bidvine or Bark.

Hattersley Dog Walkers Greater Manchester UK

Locating Hattersley Dog Walker On the Internet: In these modern times the obvious way to search for a dog walker in Hattersley is by using Google. Even this approach isn't always as simple as it should be, because it is necessary to sift through just what info is in any way relevant to the words that you searched for. Being as exact as you can be is the right strategy when you are doing a search on the internet, the most typical phrase to type in is "dog walker Hattersley" or "Hattersley dog walker", this may provide bewildering results mostly from a couple of the top business directories such as Yellow Pages and Thomson Local, however what will not be so obvious to you initially is that with search engines the uppermost three or four search results are paid ads, to put it clearly someone will have paid a fee to be there and in all likelihood they'll not be suitable for your needs or even a local company, therefore you should disregard such results and scroll down the page. Now and again one of two of the returned search results might also be for sites advertising dog walker jobs in Hattersley, such results can naturally be ignored.

There could be one or two results returned on page one that are actually websites belonging to dog walkers in Hattersley, you should be able to pick them out if you look carefully, click on page 2 or 3 and you'll be very likely to discover a larger percent of genuine Hattersley dog walkers. You could try to be more precise, for example, if you are a female living by yourself you might favour hunting for a lady dog walker, therefore you might type in "lady dog walker Hattersley", or you can try "dog walking Hattersley", "dog walker near me in Hattersley" or "dog sitter Hattersley". You should also take into account that not all dog walkers in Hattersley will possess their own website, so another helpful hint is that you can find several hidden treasures in the business listings situated beneath the map on Google and Yahoo, every time you perform such a search.

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Dog Walker Sawston UK

Dog Walker Sawston, Cambridgeshire: There could be a number of reasons why you are seeking out a local dog walker in Sawston, you could be out working all day and do not have time for walking your dog, possibly you're suffering from poor health and aren't fit enough to walk your dog, or you could be simply just idle and would like to hire someone else to walk your dog.

Well the good news is you can find tons of dog walkers around keen and eager to do just that. The truth is you should be able to find people in your area of Sawston who can not just walk your dog but also carry out many other pet and doggy stuff, like dog and cat sitting, dog and pet to vet services, dog board and lodging, small animal care, pet taxi services and cat visits.

Why Do You Need a Dog Walker?: Although we of course all cherish our pet dogs and consider them to be one of the family, we quite often don't have adequate time to provide them with the care and attention that they need, especially in relation to exercise and walking. In our active working schedule, a family to provide for and social commitments it's not always an easy task to fit in walking and exercising the dog, nearly as regularly as they need and you would like.

Dog Walker Sawston Cambridgeshire UKNow I reckon that all of you recognize that your dog needs plenty of exercise and it's beneficial that you take your dog for walks on a regular basis, both for fitness and for the dog's general health and wellbeing. it is always best if you do it yourself since you are able to gain the same health benefits as the dog does, enjoying much needed fresh air and exercise. There is additionally the benefit of bonding, engaging in shared activities can help you in creating a lasting relationship with your pet. In today's busy world however, many of us basically do not have the spare time to take the dog for a walk, and certainly not daily, and it's one particular chore which can be easily put off until tomorrow.

This is a scenario where a local Sawston dog walker can be of use to you, providing you with a consistent dog walking service on a day to day basis, taking the anxiety of one daily duty and giving you more time to do essential things. A dog walker will visit your home in Sawston, pick up your furry friend and go walking for an hour or so. It can be every day, three times per week, or just on those odd days when you have important responsibilities or are too busy.

Certain Sawston dog walkers walk your dog solo, other services may take dogs out in groups, so it might be better to go over your exact needs with your chosen dog walker if you have a particular preference. If your dog is affable and mixes well with other dogs, a group walk may be more beneficial, if your dog does not get on well with other dogs, a one to one walk might be best.

Numerous local Sawston dog walkers may provide other pet services not only for dogs, for example they might pick up your dog and taxi it to the vet, offer dog boarding services whilst you are away, pop along to your home every day to feed or check on your dog, cat or small pet or provide your dog or puppy with some basic training if needed. Others may even be able to offer a dog grooming service too. These kinds of services can prove really helpful and provide a total pet care service which will give you reassurance with regard to the health, happiness and wellbeing of all your animals and pets, while still allowing you to socialize, look after your family and work.

Dog Walking SawstonUsing the professional services of a local Sawston dog walker should not fully take the place of your personal interaction with your dog though, you still should take your dog out as often as you possibly can, to keep strong that bond and relationship. You should be a fundamental part of their exercise and training routine to make sure that your precious pet stays happy, loved and healthy.

The Benefits of Dog Walking: There are a number of amazing benefits that a dog can gain from regular walking and exercise they include: improved mental health and wellbeing, lowering of blood pressure, weight management, decreased loneliness, better bonding, stronger bones and muscles and increased cardiovascular fitness.

How Much Does it Cost?: Just like any services, dog walking prices will differ quite a bit, depending on the area in which you live, whether it is a group or one to one walk (group walks are often cheaper), the amount of time spent on each walk and the service required, but the likely charges should be between £9 and £15 for a one hour walking session with kisses and cuddles provided free.

Sawston Dog Walkers and What to Look For: Obviously as there aren't any certifications or qualifications for dog walking, essentially any Tom, Dick or Harry is able to put themselves forward as a dog walker and start running that service, therefore you should be very vigilant concerning just who you select to walk your dog in Sawston. There could be security worries as you may be permitting access to your house in order to collect the dog or feed your pets. You could have more faith in any dog walkers who have passed a police DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service check). You may also want to find out if your prospective Sawston dog walker has a good insurance policy, to cover any accidents involving your dog, having some sort of public liability insurance would unquestionably be acceptable. It would also be sensible if any would-be dog walker meets your dog first so as to ensure that that they will get on with each other.

Make Some Money as a Dog Walker in Sawston: If you are keen on dogs, don't mind a lot of exercise and enjoy being out in the elements, earning some cash as a dog walker in Sawston might be right up your alley. Do not imagine for one second that taking dogs for walks is the easy route to prosperity, because it's not, and there are certainly limitations to what you can make, particularly to begin with, however if you are simply looking for a new occupation, currently without a job or unhappy in your present job, then dog walking could be your dream come true.

Prior to actually starting such a business you must do some market research, you must find out if there is a need for dog walkers in the area, figure out exactly how many dog walkers are currently working in Sawston, discover just what existing dog walkers are asking for their services, find out whether there are suitable areas for walking a dog, check if there are local council restrictions regarding walking dogs and any additional relevant things that comes to mind. Find out as much data as you can before you fork out any money on equipment or advertising.

Initially it might be a good idea to take out some dogs belonging to close neighbours, friends, workmates or members of your family, in order to get a feel for whether dog walking is going to be the career for you. Initially offer this voluntarily and once you eventually commence as a real business, these first "clients" may possibly end up being paying customers and make up an early round.

Make sure you have the financial stability to last a few months without dipping into your early dog walking earnings, it isn't likely to take off immediately and you have to be patient until you have developed a good client base. It could easily take twelve months to build a good round and even then, your dog walking income might not be enough to get by on. You could always start off on a part-time basis and build up your business gradually.

Be certain you get yourself some decent insurance cover, accidents certainly can happen and you need to avoid being crippled by being sued when they do. You will discover there are insurance coverage aimed specifically at dog walkers, do some research online and obtain a nice dog walking insurance policy.

Its easy to get an idea of the prices to charge from local people who are already providing dog walking services in Sawston, it is better to set your rates at an equivalent amount and you should not try to charge less than the others, simply to steal their customers. Far better to offer extra services for the same money in order to be the more attractive propostition.

Sawston Dog Walkers And What They Do

Dog Walker Sawston: There are obviously a large number of things which you might need a local Sawston dog walker for, and below I have mentioned merely a small selection of the possible reasons you might find the need to call on the assistance of a dog walker in Sawston, Cambridgeshire.

Several tasks you can be expecting an expert Sawston dog walker to complete include: reward based motivational dog training in Sawston, dog visits in Sawston, small animal care in Sawston, dog "walk and groom" in Sawston, low price dog walkers in Sawston, dog sitting in Sawston, dog to vet services in Sawston, professional dog walking service in Sawston, puppy training in Sawston, someone who can walk a dog in Sawston, interactive dog walking in Sawston, cheap dog walkers in Sawston, doggy day care in Sawston, solo dog walking in Sawston, pet and dog grooming in Sawston, pet care services in Sawston, dog behaviour consultations in Sawston, dog walker with dog walking insurance cover in Sawston, pet taxi/mover services in Sawston, dog whispering in Sawston, small animal home visits in Sawston, dog board and lodging in Sawston, someone who can do dog sitting in Sawston, lady dog walker in Sawston, dog training schools in Sawston, dog walker for hire in Sawston, dog obedience lessons in Sawston, group dog walks in Sawston, puppy visits in Sawston, pet pop in service in Sawston, cat home visits in Sawston

Using a service like Bark will help you to pick prospective dog walkers in Sawston, Cambridgeshire and also find Ickleton dog walkers, Little Abingdon dog walkers, Hinxton dog walkers, Babraham dog walkers, Stapleford dog walkers, Newton dog walkers, Stump Cross dog walkers, Whittlesford dog walkers, Little Shelford dog walkers and more local dog walker pet related services.

Dog Walker Sawston Cambridgeshire - Tips and Hints for Picking One: One of the old fashioned though still popular methods of locating a dog walker in Sawston is by wading through local directories or free local papers, so you could have a peek at some of the better directories for instance Thomson Local, Local Life, City Visitor, Cyclex, 118 118, Touch Local, Yell, Mister What or Yelp although of course anybody will put a listing into these this means that there is no guarantee of the trustworthiness of any individual Sawston dog walker, meaning you'll be chancing to luck by using this approach.

There are several strategies by which you might obtain a capable Sawston dog walker and you might use all or any of them to acquire the most suitable Sawston dog walker for the job: 1. Look on one of the many trades portals where customers post reviews and testimonials for dog walkers who have carried out jobs for them in the past, 2. Browse the Yellow Pages, business directories, local newspapers or flyers and leaflets put through your letterbox, 3. Check with family members, associates, close friends or even your neighbours to find out if they could suggest a dog walker in Sawston who they have previously used and who made a good job.

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Searching the Internet: In today's times one of the most obvious ways to hunt for a dog walker in Sawston is by using Yahoo or Google. Sometimes even this strategy isn't without its challenges, because you will need to determine precisely which results are actually relevant to the phrase that you searched for. Being as accurate as you can possibly be is the best approach whenever conducting a search on the internet, the most obvious phrase to input is "dog walker Sawston" or "Sawston dog walker", this could lead to mixed results and nearly all of what is returned will be from a number of of the well known web directories such as Yellow Pages and Thomson Local, but what is probably not quite as clear to you right away is that often the top 3 or 4 results are pay per click adverts, to put it simply someone has paid to gain that spot and possibly they are not a local business or relevant for your needs, therefore you will want to scroll down the results and essentially disregard such adverts. On occasion one of two of the returned search results could also be pertaining to job sites like Indeed or Monster offering dog walker jobs in Sawston, these can of course also be disregarded.

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The RoMEO Project (Rights MEtadata for Open archiving) was launched in August to investigate rights issues surrounding the self-archiving of research in the UK academic community. "It will perform a series of stakeholder surveys to ascertain how 'give-away' research literature (and metadata) is used, and how it should be protected. Building on existing schemas and vocabularies (such as Open Digital Rights Language) a series of rights elements will be developed. A demonstrator system will then be created to show how rights metadata might be assigned, disclosed, harvested, and displayed to end users via the OAI Protocol for Metadata Harvesting."
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I have always considered Moore's transactional theory of distance learning to be based on information and communications theory. This post looks at some of the foundational literature of that field, though obliquely through a reference to a racehorse named after Harry Nyquist. As Mark Lieberman points out, the theory has numerous authors, and perhaps most notably Claude E. Shannon (here) where we get the concepts of 'signal' and 'noise'. Nyquist's contribution (found here) is written from an engineering perspective and contains enough math to get you kicked off an American Airlines flight. Here's a detailed history. These works describe the basis of sampling theory in digital signal processing (DSP) defining the means of extracting information from analog signals (where 'information' is basically the identification of a given state from a set of possible states). Moore's theory, which looks at the roles of dialogue, structure and autonomy in distance learning, defines a "psychological and communications space to be crossed, a space of potential misunderstanding between the inputs of the instructor and those of the learner." The analogy with "noisy office speaker phones" is clear.

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Here's the argument: "we should strive for neutral space, not full expression of multiple levels of identity politics, social agendas, and group think... we can create environments where the focus is on the work, whatever the academic discipline." It would be nice were classroom really like that, but in my own experience they are just as prone to baggage and posturing as any other environment.

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Whether or not budgets are shrinking, schools still need to support the increasing number of English Language Learners (ELLs) in the skills acquisition they need to succeed in math. ELLs are the fastest-growing kindergarten through Grade 12 segment when compared to overall student enrollment. The latest ELL statistics from the National Center for Education Statistics released in 2013 says that the percentage of public school students in the United States who were English language learners was higher in 2010-11 (10 percent, or an estimated 4.7 million students) than in 2002-03 (9 percent, or an estimated 4.1 million students). In California, Spring 2013 data reports that ELLs constitute 21.6 percent of the total enrollment.

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A case in point is The Inner City Education Foundation (ICEF) Vista Elementary Academy in South Los Angeles. The school serves low income students, nearly 80 percent of whom are ELLs. Facing a 20 percent budget cut in the fall of 2010 as part of significant state cuts to educational funding, and the loss of three teachers and two instructional assistants, Principal Ryan Gomez and his team decided that they needed to adopt new strategies to overcome reduced credentialed teaching positions and keep closing gaps. “We had to quickly adjust our classrooms and teaching models,” stresses Principal Gomez “to serve four classrooms at each grade level with just three teachers.” The decision was made to move away from the one-teacher, one-classroom model to online instruction —blended learning—that could provide strategic support in a bilingual setting and boost achievement.

What math strategies can work for ELL students?

Learning the language of math while learning English can be challenging for ELLs. Educators need to help students build on their students’ competencies as they build vocabulary in English and mathematics. There are several ways to support ELL math learning and learners:

  • Visual context– Visual support makes language more comprehensible. For example, a lesson about fractions using manipulatives is more understandable than an explanation of the concept.  The Journal of Instructional Pedagogies’, Using manipulatives to teach elementary mathematics, covers the most effective, researched-based best practices. Manipulatives can be used to teach a wide variety of math topics, including the objectives from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards of problem solving, communicating, reasoning, connections, and estimation.
  • Balanced assessment – NCTM describes a Best practices for ELL math learners is to assess students in ways that permit them to show what they know and are able to do. This requires providing test accommodations that lessen the language complexity without reducing the rigor of the mathematics under investigation. Ongoing formative assessment for ELLs provides the feedback students and teachers need to improve students’ achievement and for teachers to help adjust learning, not just assign a grade.
  • Active participation and engagement – Lessons that encourage active involvement motivate ELL students, engage them in the learning process, and help them remember content more easily. A game-like environment helps develop problem solving skills and persistence.

How adding adaptive instructional technology made a difference at ICEF Vista

Adaptive learning programs can help engage ELL students. Using DreamBox, powered by Intelligent Adaptive Learning™ technology, ICEF Visa elementary moved to daily individualized online instruction in a learning lab.

The DreamBox interface, with its graphics, virtual manipulatives, and large print, helps establish context. The game-like environment helps students acquire tools and skills they need to succeed in math. As for ongoing assessment and differentiation, Principal Gomez explains: “DreamBox helps us pinpoint where students are struggling and where teachers can reinforce instruction. Our intervention specialist gets more impactful face-to-face time as a result of her use of DreamBox.”

It also shows where students are proficiency. Now, the majority of fourth and fifth graders are either proficient or advanced, despite budget and staff cuts, since DreamBox has been implemented.

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When one thinks of science, it is common to think of lab coats, test tubes, and molecules. Our perception of the sciences is shaped largely by the fields of medicine, biology, chemistry, math, etc. - the “hard” sciences. But there are other scientific fields that have just as much to teach us and can help us shape effective, equitable policies. One such field is drug policy. That’s why on April 22, 2017, I will be participating in the March for Science in DC with the Drug Policy Alliance contingent.

Science is not without its flaws. Too often it obscures or even exacerbates issues of race, gender and inequity. When it comes to drug policy, we cannot afford to ignore these critical issues. For example, America has one of the highest incarceration rates in the world impacting predominately Black and Brown communities. Communities of color are hit the hardest, despite the fact that these groups use and sell drugs at similar rates as whites. The time is now for researchers to prioritize issues involving mass incarceration and the war on drugs. The field of science needs to infuse their work with intersectional identities relating to race, gender, class, sexuality, documented status, and ability. There is no more time stay neutral and remain silent, we need to take a stand, and prioritize equity and justice in our work.

More now than ever, we need the support of the media, the public, and policy makers to acknowledge the current facts and evidence instead of “alternative facts.” The culture of fear being perpetuated by this administration is that same culture we saw during Reagan’s war on drugs. The election of Jeff Sessions, as the Attorney General, poses a great threat to the advancements that drug policy and research has made. Given the remarks and comments of Trumpand Sessions, there is no doubt that academic institutions, academic research, and sciences are at risk -- especially evidence and science that catalyzes the discussion and policies around the injustices that many communities of color face. We must stand in opposition to the revival of the failed war on drugs.

In order to do that, we need to ensure justice and equity in science. We must be aware of our own personal biases and perception that can overshadow the truth and harm people of color. While I march along researchers from across the country, I must ask for us to think of all those who will not be present, those who have been subjected and exploited for the advances of science; especially those who are most impacted by scientists, researchers, and policy makers. We must be mindful and aware in our fight to combat alternative facts in order to stop the continuation of oppression.

It is a time for everyone to stand and fight against these “alternative facts” that further fuel the oppressive ideologies that remain within our society. Lets stand for drug policy that is rooted in research! Come out, come loud, and join the resistance against these alternative facts! And while marching, please march with accountability, mindfulness, and acknowledgement of the injustices that existed prior to Trump so we can move forward to push for evidence based policy and scientific research that is grounded in equity and inclusion.

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This will be the first time that the MLS All-Stars will play a team from Spain’s La Liga. The MLS All-Stars have previously faced clubs from the English Premier League, German Bundesliga, Italian Serie A, Mexico’s Liga MX and Scottish Premier League, posting a 9-4-1 record against some of the world’s most renowned clubs.

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Z Cars is the ground-breaking cop show that took police drama to a new level with its gritty realism. Following the success of its first collection, the Acorn label of RLJ Entertainment is thrilled to bring these long-lost classic episodes to DVD on 28th July 2014.
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Z Cars is the ground-breaking cop show that took police drama to a new level with its gritty realism. Following the success of its first collection, the Acorn label of RLJ Entertainment is thrilled to bring these long-lost classic episodes to DVD.

Series creator Troy Kennedy Martin, believed that the cop show genre needed 'an injection of energy and bite' and that's what Z Cars had in spades. Making its TV debut on the BBC in 1962, it went on to become one of the longest running British TV shows airing until 1978.

Z Cars Collection Two features the 1972 episodes Witness; Takes all Sorts; Sins of the Father; Damage; Day Trip and Public Relations. It makes it DVD debut on 7th July 2014, complete with some excellent bonus material including new interviews with some of the show's stars: Ian Cullen, Douglas Fielding, Geoffrey Hayes and Gary Watson, along with a tribute to the late James Ellis best known for his long standing Z Cars character Sgt. Bert Lynch.

Set in Newtown, a fictional town to the North of Liverpool, these episodes star James Ellis (Re-Animator, Priest) as Sergeant Lynch who played this character throughout the entire run of the show, alongside John Slater (Passport To Pimlico, The Flanagan Boy), Ian Cullen (Dawn of the Dragonslayer, Family Affairs), Douglas Fielding (EastEnders, Holding On), Gary Watson (The Three Musketeers, Doctor Who) and Geoffrey Hayes (Rainbow).

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If you or someone close to you appears to be having a difficulty hearing of late, you should not postpone seeking a consultation with an appropriate professional. The purpose of this article is to give you some advice so that you do not follow the path others take, whose judgement is perhaps clouded or misguided by the lure and hard sell of "free hearing test". When presented with such irresponsible marketing, consider the following:

If you would not be confident in someone undertaking a medical procedure for you without the appropriate qualifications why settle for anything less than a professionally qualified Audiologist to diagnose and evaluate your hearing loss?

The following example, published in the Hearing Journal, Vol. 68, Number 1, January 2015 will be used to illustrate our point. In Dr. Djalilian's [1] article he presents the hearing evaluation case of a 75-year-old man. According to the patient, in the last five years, his hearing has declined. Subjectively, he feels that his hearing is better in his right ear, but he has difficulty understanding his children and grandchildren. Furthermore the patient history revealed that he does not have vertigo or tinnitus. He occasionally feels dizzy when he gets up quickly or tries to make a quick turn. He nearly fell on one occasion. The patient worked as an accountant and has never shot a gun nor attended a concert. He neither takes medication nor has he ever had surgery. The results of his preliminary audiology assessment are shown in this audiogram.

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As presented in the article[2], the patient's audiogram shows a moderately severe to severe sensorineural hearing loss in the right ear (red line). However, asymmetry is present, with even worse hearing loss in the left ear (blue line). A difference of 15 dB between the right and left ears at three contiguous frequencies is the considered definition of asymmetry. To the untrained practitioner, or those incentivised through sales, their judgement might conclude that this is just a hearing loss solved by the purchase of hearing aids.

Asymmetric hearing loss requires further evaluation, no matter what the degree of loss is. A professional diagnostic audiologist will undertake further investigative tests, inform their GP and where necessary refer the patient to an ENT consultant in the first instance. There is significant responsibility on the professional practitioner to be knowledgeable in the field of audiology and to have the appropriate experience to make these decisions. That comes from investment in recognised training programmes, work experience and continual professional development.

Our hearing, as one of our five senses, is so important to us in our daily lives, whether just communicating with family and friends, in our workplace or enjoying some entertainment. We should therefore place more value and importance on our hearing assessment to ensure we get the right longterm outcomes.

Incidentially, according to Dr Djalilian's article, this patient had a meningioma. The MRI revealed a large cerebellopontine angle tumour on the side of the asymmetric loss. The Patient was experiencing headaches and had developed mass effect on the brainstem. Dr Djalilian concludes by saying that generally, recovery of hearing is not expected in these cases; preservation of hearing function is often very difficult with large tumours. Hearing preservation in an acoustic neuroma of this size would be nearly impossible because of the amount of adherence to the eighth nerve and the degree of dissection required to separate the tumour from the cochlear nerve.

[1] Director of neurotology and skull base surgery and associate professor of otolaryngology and biomedical engineering at the University of California, Irvine.

[2]Djalilian, Hamid R. MDSymptom: Asymmetric Hearing Loss”Clinical Consultation The Hearing Journal January 2015 - Volume 68 - Issue 1 - pp 8,10,12doi: 10.1097/

Note: It is not our intention to site this article out of context or that intended by its author but to use it as a valid example of how an audiogram can be misinterpreted in an unregulated environment.

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The origins of Easter reveal the holiday to be centred around remembrance and spirituality. It is a potent reminder of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who sought to elevate us from our dark desires and sins. The period of Lent is when one overcomes the vices and excesses in his or her life, and when that holy period is over, it is time for some fun and games.

Good Fun

Easter is a celebration, after all, and a valid excuse to have some fun. The best part is that the entire family can get involved. The Easter egg hunt can be played for hours on end without a moment of boredom. It is best if the hunt happens outdoors, but your own house can prove a good venue as well.

Time To Be A Kid

The egg hunt was originally designed with the kids in mind. Adults would secretly stow away the eggs at various locations and the kids would have a field day finding them. A game that is good for the kids can be an extremely fun exercise for the adults as well.

Staging A Perfect Hunt

We have some tips and ideas on how you can host the perfect egg hunt

  • Variety

Try and have a variety of hidden eggs. Some of them could contain chocolates, some of them small gifts, and others could just be plain hard-boiled eggs. You could even have a special egg that sits at the heart of the hunt.

  • Location

The outdoors is a perfect place. You could probably even trek to your nearest park and host an egg hunt there for the kids. You could even rent a clubhouse and have the kids in a secure place as they go about finding the eggs. For something truly out of the box, why not place the eggs in a shallow pool, so that the kids have to either dive into the water or wade through it to find the stash.

  • Prize

What will heighten the excitement is to make the hunt into a fun competition with a prize at the end of it. This will only serve as an added reason for the kids to really get into it.

The Chocolate Hunt

Over the years the egg hunt has acquired commercial aspects as well, with chocolate manufacturers such as Cadburys organizing mass hunts where people search out their products. This has added another dimension to an Easter tradition centuries old.


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Furthering the enjoyment of boating!

January 1, 2014

As I look back over our first year in our new clubhouse I am amazed at the ground that has been covered. I am proud of the accomplishments of our volunteers and hardworking staff toward making a new clubhouse that will take us into the future. Certainly this past year as well as the one before has come with their share of obstacles to be overcome.

The realities of constructing the building and then operating in a new clubhouse have in some ways redefined who we are as a club. Maintaining our identity and rich history as we determine the direction we will move in the future has been one of the greatest challenges. Blending the desires of our long term members with those who have just recently joined the club is a goal that we share with most established clubs.

There have been many emotional discussions that have taken place over the course of this past year regarding these topics by those that are committed to the Eastport Yacht Club. It is that dialogue and the openness to listen to one another's viewpoints that will ultimately shape the club going forward.

I want to take a moment to thank the outgoing Board, committee chairpersons, their committees and all the rest of the membership who have contributed to this rich and lively discussion. These thankless individuals give their time freely to make the Eastport Yacht Club a better place.

I also want to thank our staff who work long hours into the night and on holidays away from their families for their ongoing efforts and commitment to making the club a better place for the members. They are often the face of the club to our guests, our family as well as the members themselves.  They embrace this part of their jobs and present a warm and friendly attitude even when times are not at their best and the obstacles seem insurmountable.

So the most obvious question in my mind is where do you go from here? As I was reminded by a teacher many years ago, you need to understand your past to understand where you might be headed in the future. I believe there is some truth in that statement and I believe others also believe in this simple philosophy.

Toward that end some of the club's historians have been working diligently for a number of months on telling the story of the Eastport Yacht Club. The group has collected, sorted and read boxes upon boxes of EYC material including newspaper and VFB articles, official papers, event documents and some terrific photos of times past. They are also interviewing and videotaping those members who know the history first hand so that we have a clear and accurate portrayal of who we are as a club. In the spirit of most EYC events this begins with a bottle full of rum and some good laughs.

I am excited to see the outcome of this exercise for the fun it will surely be to read and watch but also for helping educate everyone on our colorful history of boating, fun and camaraderie. My hope is that we can take this part of the club and use it to shape our future. I have told many of our members that the best thing about my job has been the clear understanding of who we are and what we want to be. It is the map that provides me the direction forward.

I am proud of my participation in the club’s history during my tenure as GM and hope in some small way I will leave a memory of hard work and appreciation for helping mold the identity of the club in the future. Happy New Year and best wishes to all our members and their families in 2014.

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'I'm Falling for a Married Man'

A divorced women struggles to find new love...and starts making questionable choices

by B. Scott, December 20, 2013

‘I’m Falling for a Married Man’

Dear B. Scott,

I’m a divorcee who has had the absolute worst luck when it comes to finding a good man. I’ve tried it all — online dating, speed dating, blind dates…you name it.

Just when I thought I was out of luck, I met this wonderful man. He’s a little older, but oh so charming and polite He has a really great job and is financially stable….i know because I work with him. The only problem is that he’s married.

I feel so bad for eyeing a married man, but I can’t get him out of my head. We talk at work and have hung out a few times after we leave the office. The past few weeks we’ve gone out just us two for drinks and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t feel a connection. He even paid for our drinks.

I feel so bad, but I don’t want to miss out on a good man. What do I do?

Dear Love Muffin,

Let me just get right to it — that’s not a good man, that’s a married man. It doesn’t matter how ‘good’ or ‘charming’ he is, he’s (legally) committed to another woman and that’s something that any self-respecting woman would understand.

You have been a wife before, how would you feel if another woman was plotting on your husband?

Believe it or not, there are plenty of single, available men out here for you to choose from. Just because the man of your dreams isn’t coming along as fast as you would like does not give you the right to go after someone else’s.

Not to mention, these types of situations never work out in the end. As they say… you will lose him the same way you got him.

My advice to you is to leave it alone before you get yourself into a bad situation that you can’t get out of.

At the end of the day, it’s simply not worth it.

B. Scott

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The graduate-level course brings the real world into the classroom. Experienced IC designers from local industry co-developed and co-teach the course. The class concentrates on how to do the early design planning of a microprocessor or SOC using a high level behavioral or RTL model and how to do the circuit feasibility analysis of the critical speed paths of the microprocessor or SOC based on the results of the early design planning. The 40+ students use open source SPARC-T1 for a complex class design project.

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Ecology of Awakening emerged in response to a personal journey as well as the collective moment we are in as a planet. In truth they are one in the same. The seed for the journey was planted almost 20 years ago when I was guiding wilderness vision fasts and other nature based programs. Over and over I saw the clarity and sense of homecoming people experienced on those programs; yet I also saw how difficult it was for people to maintain any sense of lasting transformation. In response to my own leading edge questions around what would support a new way of being in the world, beyond peak experiences that often faded away, I stopped guiding for many years to allow the questions to gestate.

Over the next decade I was taken through a process that woke me out of the worldview I had been unconsciously shaped by, eventually leading to what is now Ecology of Awakening. During the years that I navigated the disorienting 'space between stories', I often felt lost with no guideposts or context for what was unfolding. It wasn’t easy to trust the deeper process that was re-shaping me towards something more vibrant and life sustaining. The programs offered here are a blend of the many elements that most encouraged the unwinding of conditioning in support of what wanted to bloom.

Ecology of Awakening is not a model or prescriptive formula. Rather, it is a framework made up of unfolding elements that weave together to create an ecology that supports a new way of being: out of what is conditioned, into what is receptive, ever evolving and connected with all of Life. While the following is a way of describing the core framing of our programs, it’s important to remember that the journey is a process – a verb, rather than a thing, a noun. It is re-informed with each group and each collective discovery of what it is to let go into the 'space between stories'. We are all in this process of discovery, and it takes allies to collectively shed the old and live into our essential nature.

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Reza’s Restaurant would like to thank Andersonville with 20% off your dining bill to EdgevilleBuzz readers. Simply print this page and present to your server January 2-31, 2014. Dine In Only, Andersonville location, Excludes Buffets, other restrictions may apply.

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Our friends at Uptown Update and Puptown received the following message from a reader regarding the reported theft of a puppy, so we would like to help spread the word…

This past Friday afternoon, my roommate had her puppy stolen from her at the Montrose dog beach. She is understandably crushed, and is scouring the city to try to find him. He is a 6-month-old Pug Sharpei mix, white with brown spots, with a surgical scar on his belly from a recent surgery.”

There is a $2,500 reward for the safe return of Che. He weighs about 30 pounds, and that’s his picture above.

Let’s hope someone comes forward so the little guy can make it home safely.

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