That should be reason enough to abandon it. But it is not. The damage that test-based accountability has done goes far deeper than a missed opportunity to improve student achievement. It is doing untold damage to the profession of teaching.
Anyone who has been paying attention has by now seen many videos of widely admired teachers explaining to the camera why they are giving up teaching and why they would not recommend that their children, nieces or nephews choose teaching as their career. The narrative is always the same. They have loved teaching because it has enabled them to make a real difference, one child at a time. They talk about the children consumed by anger or alienation who they reached with kindness and care and whose life was turned around as a result, and the student who discovered in music something they could do well and take pride in, and another whose interest in science was kindled by field trips that departed from the official curriculum and included material not on the test but which enabled the student to see the wonder of science all around her and who went on to win the country science fair and another who sat silent in class and never turned in any homework until the teacher was able to unwind the nature of the problem in a horribly abusive family situation and get social services to rescue the student.
These teachers understand the crucial importance of enabling their students to use English and mathematics well. But they also speak eloquently of spending a professional lifetime seeing their students not as vessels to fill with vocabulary, grammar, diction and mathematical algorithms, but as people whose potential will forever remain locked inside themselves until they can believe in themselves and their possibilities, people for whom their relationships to other people loom far larger than their obligations to turn in their homework, people whose curiosity and eagerness to prove themselves against the challenges of growing into adults are much more important than their score on a test, people for whom math has neither meaning nor interest until they can see why it works and what can be done with it.
These are teachers whose entire professional life has been marked by pride in their work and their ability to use their accumulating professional experience to make large differences in the lives of their students. But they cannot take it anymore. It makes no sense at all to them to measure all their accomplishments by student scores on tests of low-level English and mathematics literacy when they want them to understand where political liberty came from and what it takes to sustain it. Reducing everything they have tried to do for their students to scores on low-level tests of two subjects makes a mockery of their work. Using the scores from this very narrow slice of student accomplishment to mark their school with an A or B or C or, worst of all, a D lumps together the school just beginning to turn around under a brilliant new leader with the school on the other side of town that has been sliding downhill under listless leadership for years. It brands the outstanding teacher in that school with the same iron that should be applied to the principal who has failed to lead. They know that the value-added methods now in vogue can label an individual teacher excellent one year and a dunce the next.
They describe what they are experiencing as a process in which, piece by piece, they are being told what to do and how to do it by people who are not teachers and have little respect for teachers or the work that teachers do. They see policymakers embracing one nostrum after another that their own professional experience tells them will not work. They know that the real motivation behind the vogue for teacher evaluation is to fire teachers who are deemed to add insufficient value to a student's education, but they think that tests used for that purpose measure very little of what they think a good education is and even less of what a good teacher does for the students under his or her care.
Imagine what a good doctor would think if he or she were told that the problems in our healthcare system would be solved if only doctors were publicly branded with an A, B or C grade by some external authority using only numbers generated by computers based only on two absurdly limited dimensions of healthcare outcomes. Suppose all the talk of improving healthcare came down to getting rid of bad doctors, but the government was doing almost nothing to improve the quality of new doctors. What do you think young people at the top of their high school graduating classes would think of the medical profession as an option if they saw all these punitive actions being taken against doctors, if they saw that, increasingly, doctors had less and less control over their work and young doctors were not making enough money to support a family? What do you suppose doctors would think if hospital administrators got together and decided that the answer to the country's healthcare problems was to use a 49-page evaluation rubric to evaluate all the doctors admitted to practice at that hospital?


Josh Malerman is a New York Times bestselling author and one of two singer/songwriters for the rock band The High Strung. His debut novel, BIRD BOX, is the inspiration for the hit Netflix film of the same name. His other novels include UNBURY CAROL and INSPECTION. Malerman lives in Michigan with his fiancée, the artist/musician Allison Laakko.
Carol Evers is a woman with a dark secret. She has died many times, but her deaths are not final: They are comas, a waking slumber indistinguishable from death, each lasting days. Only two people know of Carol's eerie condition. One is her husband, Dwight, who married Carol for her fortune, and --- when she lapses into another coma --- plots to seize it by proclaiming her dead and quickly burying her…alive. The other is her lost love, the infamous outlaw James Moxie. When word of Carol's dreadful fate reaches him, Moxie rides the Trail again to save his beloved from an early, unnatural grave. And all the while, Carol fights to free herself from the crippling darkness that binds her.
The Danes are a washed-up band, eager to once again have a number one hit. That is, until an agent from the US Army approaches them. Will they travel to an African desert and track down the source of a mysterious and malevolent sound? So they embark on a harrowing journey through the scorching desert --- a trip that takes their front man, Philip Tonka, into the heart of an ominous and twisted conspiracy. Meanwhile, a nurse named Ellen tends to a patient recovering from a near-fatal accident. The circumstances that led to his injuries are mysterious --- and his body heals at a remarkable rate. Ellen will do the impossible for this enigmatic patient, who reveals more about his accident with each passing day.
Something terrifying is out there that must not be seen. One glimpse and a person is driven to deadly violence. Five years after it began, a handful of scattered survivors remain, including Malorie and her two young children. Living in an abandoned house near the river, she has dreamed of fleeing to a place where they might be safe. Now that the boy and girl are four, it is time to go. But the journey ahead will be terrifying --- one wrong choice and they will die. And something is following them.


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» Press Release » Employability improves from 45.97% to 46.2% this year – India Skills Report 2022
Internet Business, Software Hardware and IT, Pharma , BFSI will capitalise the Job Market in the post-pandemic period
88.6 % Graduates are seeking Internship opportunities
Gender Gap in Employability improves
New Delhi, 10 December 2021: India Skills Report 2022 by Wheebox, in partnership with CII, AICTE, AIU, Taggd, Sunstone Eduversity and UNDP is a report on the talent demand and supply. According to ISR 2022, Overall 46.2% of the youth were found to be highly employable against last year's employability of 45.97%, which is a significant improvement. Women employable pool is steadily increasing which is 51.44% of females while 45.97% of males were found highly employable. Another trend which has picked up is that 88.6 % Graduates are seeking Internship opportunities.
The survey found out that candidates from Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala had the highest employability as compared to last year which was Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka. Among these, B.Tech graduates and MBA graduates were found to be the most employable talent from the various domains. Pune, Lucknow and Trivandrum were the cities with most employable talent and the most preferred cities for work by graduates wereBangalore , Kochi and Chennai.Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, and West Bengal were employing the youth talent.
Speaking on this occasion, Nirmal Singh, Founder & CEO, Wheebox said,"The pandemic has shown us that remote learning and remote work, are going to become the new normal for many sectors across IT, Business Consultancy, Financial Services, and very specifically one industry leading the game, the Education Industry."
He added that we have observed in the last few years that students who ranked Higher on Critical Thinking and Numerical Ability in the National Employability Test grew faster in profiles such as Sr. Analyst and Big Data Engineering roles. So, there exists a direct correlation to the fact that employability skills are the key for larger success for students' jobs."
The demand for qualified and skilled professionals will be driven by sectors including IT/ITES, Pharmaceutical, E-Commerce and, BFSI. The hiring in these sectors is expected to increase by 20% for freshers in 2022 compared to 2021. Technology as a skill set will continue to be in demand across industries.
India will be hiring most in the Internet Business, Software Hardware and IT, Pharma and BFSI sectors. Additionally, companies across India show a hiring intent of 35.96% for the demand forecast of 2022.The study revealed that there has been a significant change since last year, with a positive hiring intent of 35.96% for the demand forecast of 2022.
The report also pointed out the courses most in demand in 2022, will be B Tech and MBA with the most employable talent at 55.15 % and 55.09 % respectively. IT, CSE, ECE are the most employable engineering domains.
Leverage the highly employable women resources.
Compared to the 36% of women participation in the workforce last year, this year has witnessed a similar participation with 32.8% of women employed in the workforce across diverse industry verticals. Though, 67.2% of men make up the larger portion of employed professionals, women participation in the workforce is being encouraged by more companies with an intent to hire more female.
Telangana was found to have the highest being 39.42% of job-ready females, Karnataka state followed with 35.44%. Most female participation was found in the Internet Businesses sector, with 54.5% of female participation. The highest number of male workers were recorded in the Retail sector with 95% comprising men, followed by the Manufacturing sector with 88% being men, and then the Automotive industry with 80% of men in the workforce. Female workers in the IT & Tech businesses were projected at 52.67%, followed by the Pharmaceuticals sector with 35% comprising women and then BFSI with 30% women participation. With the inclusion of remote work opportunities and hybrid models, a more distributed workforce is expected in many of the industries.
The India Skills Report, report is a combination of an assessment of 3 lakh candidates across India, who appeared for the Wheebox National Employability Test (WNET), and 150 corporates across 15+ industries who participated in the India Hiring Intent survey- Early Career Edition. The Wheebox National Employability Test (WNET) survey sheds light on the employability of the youth of India. Some of the key dimensions assessed during the survey were Business Communication, Critical Thinking and Numerical Reasoning.
Wheebox
Nirmal Singh

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A new article by The Center for Public Integrity discusses the deposition process for patients who are dealing with mesothelioma. For instance, the article talks about Nader Kordestani, a 75-year-old mesothelioma patient who is asked questions regarding his health and past events. Oftentimes, the questions are repetitive. This continues for over three hours, all while Kordestani struggles to provide answers through coughing and breathing troubles.
In California asbestos-related cases, the deposition can last roughly 20 hours, sometimes more. The patients have to endure this process, often struggling with their condition the entire time. This has led others to wonder how much is too much when it comes to lengthy depositions. Plaintiff lawyers feel as though these long depositions are used to stall and force the patient to drop their suit. The defense attorneys claim that the depositions allow for more detail and helps the company defend themselves.
Could these prolonged depositions be harming the mesothelioma patients? This situation allegedly only happens in California, but it may be worth addressing to make sure the process isn't too strenuous on patients.
If you or someone you love developed mesothelioma, there may be a possibility for legal action. Mesothelioma is usually the result of asbestos exposure and often effects construction workers, veterans, and more. Claims usually arise when workers are not provided with proper safety equipment, nor warnings regarding the presence of asbestos.
At Bailey Cowan Heckaman PLLC, we make it a point to protect the rights of our clients. We aim to help mesothelioma patients get through these difficult times and seek the compensation they deserve. Call our mesothelioma attorneys today to discuss the possibility of filing a lawsuit and learn more about your legal rights and options in an asbestos-related claim.


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Why Do Feet Swell During Pregnancy? What Can You Do?
Also known as "cankles"– when you can't tell your calves from your ankles.
The swelling that you get in late pregnancy is called edema (in the old days, it was known as the dropsy, which seems more descriptive). It's very common in pregnancy; about half of pregnant women experience it. It's caused by pressure in your veins pushing excess fluid into the spaces between the cells of your tissues. Some things you can do to ease the pressure is to watch your salt and sodium intake, avoid carbonated and/or caffeinated beverages, keep your legs and feet up as much as possible, and try some firm-compression maternity pantyhose, which can help ease the swelling and discomfort especially if you put it on before you get out of bed in the morning. And find yourself some nice, wide, easy-to-slip-on shoes. The good news is that you'll shed all of the excess fluid during birth and afterwards, and by your six-week checkup the swelling will be a distant memory.
Will My Feet Get Even Bigger With My Third Pregnancy?
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Home inFocus Money Makes the World Go 'Round (Spring 2019) Venezuela's Hyperinflation, 29 Months and Counting
Venezuela's Hyperinflation, 29 Months and Counting
Steve Hanke • Spring 2019
Venezuelan citizens in Houston protest against the regime of President Nicolás Maduro. (Photo: Shutterstock/E_Rojas)
At present, Venezuela is the only country in the world that is suffering from the ravages of hyperinflation. Alas, the word "hyperinflation" is thrown around carelessly and misused frequently in the financial press. Indeed, the debasement of language in the popular press has gone to such lengths that the word "hyperinflation" has almost lost its meaning.
So, just what is the definition of this oft-misused word? The convention adopted in the scientific literature is to classify an inflation as a hyperinflation if the monthly inflation rate exceeds 50 percent. This definition was adopted after Phillip Cagan published his seminal analysis of hyperinflation, which appeared in a book, edited by Milton Friedman, Studies in the Quantity Theory of Money (1956).
Since I use high-frequency (daily) data to measure inflation in countries where inflation is elevated, I have been able to refine Cagan's 50 percent per month hyperinflation hurdle. With improved measurement techniques, I now define a hyperinflation as an inflation in which the inflation rate exceeds 50 percent per month for at least thirty consecutive days.
Calculating Inflation – PPP
Just what is Venezuela's inflation rate? Today, the annual inflation rate is 125,862 percent annually. How do I measure elevated inflation? The most important price in an economy is the exchange rate between the local currency – in this case, the bolivar – and the world's reserve currency, the U.S. dollar. As long as there is an active black market (read: free market) for currency and the black market data are available, changes in the black market exchange rate can be reliably transformed into accurate measurements of countrywide inflation rates. The economic principle of purchasing power parity (PPP) allows for this transformation. The application of PPP to measure elevated inflation rates is both simple and very accurate.
Using evidence from Germany's 1920-23 hyperinflation, my long-time friend, distinguished economist, and former Governor of the Bank of Israel Jacob Frenkel confirmed the accuracy of PPP during hyperinflations. In the July 1976 issue of the Scandinavian Journal of Economics, Frenkel plotted the Deutschmark/U.S. dollar exchange rate against both the German wholesale price index and the consumer price index. The correlations between Germany's exchange rate and the two price indices were very close to unity throughout the episode of hyperinflation, indicating that changes in the inflation rate mirrored changes in the exchange rate.
Beyond the theory of PPP, the intuition of why PPP represents the 'gold standard' for measuring inflation during episodes of hyperinflation is clear. During those episodes, virtually all goods and services are either priced in a stable foreign currency (the U.S. dollar) or a local currency (the bolivar). In Venezuela, bolivar prices are determined by referring to the dollar prices of goods, and then converting them to local bolivar prices after observing the black market exchange rate. When the price level is increasing rapidly and erratically on a day-by-day, hour-by-hour, or even minute-by-minute basis, exchange rate quotations are the only source of information on how fast inflation is actually proceeding. That is why PPP holds and why I can use high-frequency data to calculate Venezuela's inflation rate.
Duration Matters
Just how severe is Venezuela's hyperinflation? Well, that depends on the metrics used to measure severity. If one looks at the rate of inflation itself, Venezuela's hyperinflation is a bit above average. Of the world's 58 episodes of hyperinflation that Nick Krus and I documented in the Routledge Handbook of Major Events in Economic History (2013), Venezuela ranks as the 23rd most severe hyperinflation.
But, if one measures severity by the duration of a hyperinflation, Venezuela's episode, which started in November of 2016 and has yet to end, is rather severe. It has lasted for 29 months and counting.
So much for the definition and accurate measurement of Venezuela's hyperinflation. What about forecasts for the course and duration of Venezuela's episode? Well, even though you can measure a hyperinflation with great accuracy, you can't reliably forecast what heights a hyperinflation will reach, or when those heights will be reached.
Surprisingly, that impossibility hasn't stopped the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from throwing economic science to the winds. Yes, the IMF has regularly been reporting what are, in fact, absurd inflation forecasts for Venezuela.
The table on page 19 contains five forecasts made by the IMF at different dates for Venezuela's 2018 year-end inflation rate. The last IMF forecast was made in October, shortly before the end of the year.
Even a superficial examination of the table suggests that the IMF forecasts are problematic at best. Just look at the dramatic changes in the inflation forecasts—all made over a short period of time and for the same end date. The IMF's absurdity comes into full view, however, when we compare the final year-end forecast value of 2,500,000 percent to the real measured year-end value of 80,000 percent annually. The IMF's final forecast was not even in the same ball park as the measured value. Interestingly enough, the most inaccurate forecast made by the IMF was the one published in October 2018, just a few months before year's end. As the IMF moved closer to the end date, the divergence between the forecast and the real measured rate widened.
As it turns out, one can accurately measure hyperinflations, but one can't forecast their course or duration. The IMF has clearly failed to learn these lessons.
In any case, it's clear that Venezuela's big problem is hyperinflation. The first order of business for any new government in Venezuela will be to slay the hyperinflation dragon. This can be done within 24 hours with the introduction of a currency board.
A Currency Board
A currency board issues notes and coins convertible on demand into a foreign anchor currency at a fixed rate of exchange. As reserves, it holds low-risk, interest-bearing bonds denominated in the anchor currency. The reserve levels (both floors and ceilings) are set by law and are equal to 100 percent, or slightly more, of its monetary liabilities. So, the domestic currency issued via a currency board is nothing more than a clone of its anchor currency. A currency board generates profits (seigniorage) from the difference between the interest it earns on its reserve assets and the expense of maintaining its liabilities.
By design, a currency board, unlike a central bank, has no discretionary monetary powers and can't engage in the fiduciary issue of money. It has an exchange rate policy (the exchange rate is fixed) but no monetary policy. A currency board's operations are passive and automatic. The sole function of a currency board is to exchange the domestic currency it issues for an anchor currency at a fixed rate. Consequently, the quantity of domestic currency in circulation is determined solely by market forces, namely the demand for domestic currency.
A currency board can't issue credit. Accordingly, a currency board imposes a hard budget constraint and discipline on the government. This is an underappreciated feature of currency boards. Unlike central banks, a currency board can't be used as a means to finance government budgets.
Currency boards have existed in about 70 countries, and none have failed. The first one was installed in the British Indian Ocean colony of Mauritius in 1849. By the 1930s, currency boards were widespread among the British colonies in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Islands. They have also existed in a number of independent countries and city-states, such as Danzig and Singapore. One of the more interesting currency boards was installed in North Russia on November 11, 1918, during the civil war. Its architect was none other than John Maynard Keynes, who was a British Treasury official at the time.
Countries that have employed currency boards have delivered lower inflation rates, smaller fiscal deficits, lower debt levels relative to the gross domestic product, fewer banking crises, and higher real growth rates than comparable countries that have employed central banks.
To smash inflation and establish stability, a currency board for Venezuela would do the trick. Indeed, that's why I proposed a currency board to Venezuela's President Rafael Caldera when I was his adviser from 1995-96. The details of what I proposed then, and now, are contained in a book I co-authored with Kurt Schuler, Juntas Monetarias para países en desarrollo: Dinero, inflación y estabilidad económica, which was published in a second edition in 2015 by CEDICE in Caracas.
I know that currency boards work from, among other things, a great deal of personal experience in stopping hyperinflations—stopping them with the introduction of currency boards. One such case was in Bulgaria, when I served as President Petar Stoyanov's adviser from 1997-2002.
After Bulgaria took the exit from Communism in 1990, Bulgarians encountered some potholes. The economy plunged, there were debt defaults, and that Balkan paradise experienced an episode of hyperinflation. This episode peaked at an astounding 242 percent per month in February 1997. Yes, that's per month.
With the expectation that a currency board would be the best system to crush Bulgaria's hyperinflation, I wrote a book with Kurt Schuler that was translated into Bulgarian. In late 1996, it reached the top of the best-seller list in Sofia. In January 1997, I became President Stoyanov's adviser. My primary tasks were to draft a currency board law for Bulgaria, and to explain to Bulgarian politicians and the public how such a system would halt the episode of hyperinflation.
Things moved rapidly. There's nothing like a crisis to move the ball down the field. The currency board was installed on July 1, 1997, and inflation and interest rates plunged immediately. I can recall the genuine pleasure (perhaps relief, too) that President Stoyanov displayed when he congratulated me on the outstanding results produced during the first few weeks of the currency board. It was then that he confessed his hope that the currency board would kill inflation, but that he had reservations, and he was amazed when it worked even more rapidly than I had predicted. Much later, President Stoyanov confided that, without the stability created by the currency board system, Bulgaria would have had much more difficulty entering the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in 2004 and the European Union in 2007.
Today, Venezuela should do exactly what Bulgaria did in 1997. A currency board would make the bolivar sound—a clone of the U.S. dollar, the world's most important currency. With that, inflation would be smashed within 24 hours and stability would be established. And, while stability might not be everything, everything is nothing without stability.
The political forces behind the introduction of a currency board would be seen as credible in the eyes of Venezuelans. By amassing a huge stock of political capital for slaying the hyperinflation dragon, the politicians who introduce the currency board would be able to then begin to clean up Venezuela's other messes. But, if the politicians fail to kill inflation first, there will be no successful reforms. That's why a currency board is a vital first step for Venezuela.
Steve H. Hanke, Ph.D., is a Professor of Applied Economics at the Johns Hopkins University and is a Senior Fellow and Director of the Troubled Currencies Project at the Cato Institute.
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Norwegian Society for the Protection of Animals (NSPA) to prosecute breeders who breed unhealthy dogs
The Norwegian Society for the Protection of Animals (NSPCA) works to stop the unethical breeding of pedigree dogs.
It believes that some breeds have now accumulated so many serious health conditions that the further breeding of them is in breach of Animal Welfare Law. It believes that the breeding of the English Bulldog and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in Norway does not meet the legal animal welfare criteria laid down in the Norwegian Animal Welfare Act of 2009.
As a test case the NSPA is now taking the Norwegian Kennel Club, two breed clubs and selected breeders to court.
The NSPA is of the opinion that a number of breeds are too sick to continue breeding them. In addition, the lack of genetic diversity makes it impossible to breed robust and healthy animals within the remaining breed gene pool. Based on this evidence the NSPA believes the outcrossing of these breeds is the only available option.
Dog breeders, breed clubs and kennel clubs will be keenly awaiting the result of this legal action.
Pandemic Puppy: Exploring puppy buying during the COVID-19 pandemic (UK)
A team of researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have launched a study to investigate the 'Pandemic Puppy' phenomenon in the UK which raises major welfare concerns for dogs. These include impulse purchase by owners who are unable to provide an appropriate lifestyle and socialisation for a dog. It is also likely that a huge demand for puppies will have led to inflated prices, increased levels of puppy farming and illegal importations.
The survey team aim to recruit the owners of any puppies purchased during 2019 or 2020 in order to compare the motivations and behaviours or 2020 'Pandemic Puppy' owners with owners of puppies purchased during 2019.
The results of the study will be used to understand any new welfare challenges facing puppies bought during the pandemic to improve the lives of these dogs.
DBRG urges puppy purchasers in 2019 and 2020 to participate in this vital research which is open from 10 November - 31 December 2020.
The survey link is: https://rvc.uk.com/pandemic-puppy-survey
Press Release from the International Partnership for Dogs (IPFD)
The International Partnership for Dogs (IPFD) is calling on stakeholder groups – including dog show enthusiasts, kennel and breed clubs, legislators, dog owners, veterinarians, welfare advocates – from all regions and countries to come together to address issues currently impacting the health, welfare, and breeding of dogs.
Our article, Reframing Current Challenges Around Pedigree Dogs: A Call for Respectful Dialogue, Collaboration and Collective Actions (also available in Dutch, Finnish, French, German, and Spanish), responds to a wave of recent legislative actions, especially in Europe. Although primarily focused on brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds, regulations may eventually impact all pedigree and non-pedigree dogs.
"This is a call for each one of us to examine how our personal attitudes, attachments, and beliefs impact these discussions, says Dr. Brenda Bonnett, CEO, IPFD. "And it is a call to work collectively for what is truly in the best interest of dogs and the people who care for them."A key part of IPFD's mission is to encourage, initiate, and facilitate collaboration among key stakeholders in the dog world to enhance dog health, well-being and welfare, and support human-dog interactions. "IPFD is a multi-stakeholder, international organization," says Dr. Pekka Olson, IPFD Chair. "And it is perfectly positioned to encourage and facilitate open, respectful dialogue and collective actions in the best interest of both dogs and people."
Many of today's challenges have been part of discussions at and actions from IPFD's International Dog Health Workshops. The new IPFD International Working Group on Extreme Conformation in Dogs is one such initiative.IPFD has compiled extensive resources to advance the conversation called for in this article. Together with collaborators from various sectors, we are creating a roadmap for the future, i.e. to help us to Think Globally, Act Locally."While we understand and respect the differences in attitudes and realities in different regions and across stakeholder groups, we also know there is common ground and shared purpose,"
Bonnett adds. "Everyone who has any interest in dogs, pedigree dogs, and the world of 'dogs and people' is encouraged to become engaged in addressing these challenges."
Finnish Government Investigation and Report: Improving the implementation of animal welfare in animal breeding. Part 2: Preliminary analysis of problems and means of intervention in the breeding of dogs.
This comprehensive and insightful 89 page report examines the impact on dog health and welfare of breeding dogs with unnatural or exaggerated body shapes (conformations).
The Report focuses on the health and welfare impact of breeding dogs with short (brachycephalic) faces and it makes very concerning reading. Not only the effect on dogs' ability to breathe and thermo-regulate but other physical consequences of such a conformation such as spinal problems, skin problems and dentition problems. Importantly the Report also identifies the impact of brachycephaly on species-specific behaviour, including communication with other dogs, mating, giving birth naturally and normal canine hygiene.
This Report brings home the damage human being have done to dogs over time in order to satisfy some idea of the 'perfect specimen' or cute pet. It also calls for action by kennel clubs, breed organisations, individual breeders and those who desire to own
such a dog. With the current popularity of short faced dogs such as Pugs, French Bulldogs and English Bulldogs the welfare impact and scale of suffering is huge.
Code of Practice for Dog Breeding in England
A Code of Practice for Dog Breeding has been launched in England.
It is intended for all types of breeder both licensed and unlicensed and is within the background of current animal welfare legislation in England: the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and the Animal Welfare Licensing Regulations 2018.
The Code of Practice covers Avoiding inherited diseases and and physical extremes; Providing a suitable environment; Protecting the health and welfare of breeding dogs; Preparing puppies for future life; Microchipping requirements; Finding suitable homes for puppies; and Using the AWF Puppy Contract.
It is intended that the Code will help breeders to achieve high standards; give confidence to puppy buyers; and provide dogs with the best possible care and the best possible chance of a long and healthy life.
Recent Developments in Dog Breeding Legislation in The Netherlands
The Animals Act 2014 enables the possibility to set regulations prohibiting the breeding of animals that have a certain condition or appearance that could affect the health and welfare of the animal or its offspring. The Animal Welfare Minister may also draw up rules for Dutch Kennel Club.
In March 2019 the Animal Welfare Minister announced enforcement criteria for breeding short muzzled dogs. These criteria include a minimum muzzle length (craniofacial ratio, CFR). [As a temporary concession to breeders one of the parent dogs may exceed the
minimum CFR of 0.3]. Other criteria include the shape of the skull, the nose and eyes
{Since 2015 all English Bulldogs used for breeding must have passed a respiratory function test}
The Animal Welfare Minister may prohibit certain breeds from participating in dog shows.
The Netherlands Kennel Club (Raad Van Beheer) thinks it is only a matter of time before the Government prohibits the Kennel Club registration of puppies from dogs whose breeders flout the law and before it becomes a criminal offence.
Germany Proposes Stricter Legislation for Dog Welfare August 2020
Measures include:
breeders may care for a maximum of three bitches with puppies at any one time
breeders are required to interact actively with the puppies for at least four hours every day
a ban on the exhibition (dog shows) of dogs with exaggerated physical features which negatively affect welfare. The ban is intended to remove the incentive for breeding dogs with unhealthy traits and decrease the demand for such dogs. Minister Julia Klockner says, 'Animals are not there to fulfil the questionable aesthetic desires of their owners. They are not mascots. If breeding prevents any behaviour that is appropriate for the species, it is cruelty to animals.'
Chaining dogs is banned
Owners must walk their dogs at least twice a day for a total of at least an hour. Dogs should not be left alone all day
The new law is expected to come into force early in 2021.
Proposed New Animal Welfare Law in France Sept 2020
In an effort to improve animal welfare, the French Government proposes that:
owners of dogs and cats with exaggerated features ('hypertypes') will be obliged to have their animals sterilised
the size of dog breeding establishments is limited to 20 breeding females
microchipping will be compulsory for all dogs
Puppies must stay with their mother until 10 weeks
All breeders must be registered and have a unique registration number
Dog breeders will no longer be able to advertise on general websites only on specialised websites
Advertising dogs for sale with physical properties which could effect their health will be prohibited
Maximum punishment for animal cruelty is increased to 5 years in prison and a lifelong ban
The notion of dangerous breeds will be abolished - every dog will be judged on its behaviour not on its breed
A national Animal Attorney is appointed for six years answerable only to the Minister for Animal Welfare
The French Kennel Club (SCC) says it has tried to correct 'hypertypes' for 15 years and have set up programs of corrective measures to select healthy animals The SCC also warns against a movement to ban hunting dogs in France because it would result in the 'extinction' of more than 40 of the 58 national French dog breeds
Defra Campaign on Puppy Farming ('Petfished') March 2020
Defra has launched its campaign to help puppy seekers avoid unscrupulous breeders and dealers. These people masquerade as small time, home breeders breeders but the reality is that the puppies have been bred and kept in poor conditions. Not to mention
the poor welfare of the parent dogs.
This campaign complements the coming into force on April 1 of 'Lucy's Law.'
Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) March 2020
The Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) is an expert, independent committee which provides 'independent, authoritative, impartial and timely advice, to Defra and the Scottish and Welsh Governments.


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William Robert Thompson (1923/1924 – October 22, 1979) was a French-born Canadian psychologist. With John L. Fuller, he co-authored a 1960 book entitled Behavior Genetics that is credited with launching the field of behavioral genetics.

Biography
Thompson was born in Toulon, France, in either 1923 or 1924, to Canadian parents. He received his B.A. in philosophy and M.A. in psychology from the University of Toronto in 1945 and 1947, respectively. He served as a teaching fellow at Queen's University at Kingston in 1947 before receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 1951. At Hebb's suggestion, Thompson began working at the Jackson Laboratory, where he began working in Fuller's lab in 1952, doing research with mice. He then worked at McGill University (where he was a research associate of Donald Hebb) and Wesleyan University before returning to Queen's University to become the head of the Psychology Department in 1966. He remained head of this department until 1972. He held a Guggenheim Fellowship from 1959 to 1960. From 1963 to 1964, he was a fellow of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, and from 1977 to 1978, he was president of the Behavior Genetics Association, of which he was a founding member. He was a recipient of a 1978–1979 James McKeen Cattell Fund Fellowship. He was diagnosed with untreatable cancer in 1978, and died on October 22, 1979.

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Principal photography began on October 21, 2015, in Los Angeles. The film was released on March 24, 2017, by Warner Bros. Pictures and grossed $26 million worldwide. It has a 17% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which called it "only mildly arresting at best".
Unlike the original series, the movie was produced without the cooperation of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and without a license to use CHP logos.
A getaway driver known as Chacho (Michael Peña) assists a crew of bank robbers in evading the Miami Police. After exchanging vehicles, Chacho reveals himself as Agent Castillo of the FBI, who then converge on and arrest the bank robbers. At the same time, Jon Baker (Dax Shepard) enrolls in the California Highway Patrol Academy. Despite his low aptitude score across every field, Sgt. Gail Hernandez (Maya Rudolph) sympathises with Jon, noting that he can ride a motorcycle better than the majority of cadets she has trained and grants him a probationary graduation.
On a California highway, an armored van is attacked by a crew of bike riders. One member identified by the guard as "LT" accuses the guard and TJ, his CHP closet boyfriend of stealing from him from a previous hit. TJ, who happens to be responding to the hit at the time, arrives overhead in a Police helicopter. LT informs TJ over the police frequency that he must choose who lives (TJ or his boyfriend) as punishment. TJ ultimately jumps from the helicopter and falls to his death.
In Miami, Castillo is informed by his boss Peterson (Isiah Whitlock Jr.) that the CHP have requested the FBI's help in the armored van heist, believing that a corrupt police ring is involved. Castillo is ordered to go undercover within the CHP and is given the alias Francis Llewellyn "Ponch" Poncherello. Ponch is partnered up with Baker and the two head to ostensibly pay respects to TJ's widow at home. Baker points out that there isn't a single commendation, picture or other effects a helicopter pilot would have in the house, and later precisely identifies the bikes used in the heist as the Ducati Hypermotard 939. The bike gang makes another attempt on an armored van. The crew evade Ponch and Baker on the faster Ducati's after a lengthy chase through Elysian Park. LT, already wary of Ponch's extensive investigations into the heists finds out from his FBI contacts that he is undercover, whereas Ponch also obtains a potential lead on an apartment TJ tenanted at. Ponch concludes that TJ had to have been corrupt, as it would not have been affordable on his salary. Sensing that something is still amiss, Ponch and Baker re-visit TJ's widow. Officer Parish - who had previously warned Ponch not to return - fights him until he is subdued by Baker. Ponch recognises that Parish is not in on the corrupt circle, after he suggests that "LT" in reality could stand for Lieutenant. Ponch and Baker arrive on the profile of Lieutenant Raymond Kurtz (Vincent D'Onofrio) and immediately suspect him, but have nothing to pin him to the heists.
The FBI pick up on a promising lead to a drug house in Venice, prompting Ponch and Baker to respond and give chase to one of the bike crew members. During the lengthy pursuit, Officer Brian Grieves (Ryan Hansen) secretly informs LT that the suspect involved is his son. Whilst crossing a bridge, the suspect is decapitated by a recovery vehicle's extended industrial wire. LT arrives and crashes into Baker who was in pursuit. Parish arrives in his police helicopter and airlifts an unconscious Baker to hospital.
Corrupt Officer and Ponch's love interest Lindsey Taylor (Jessica McNamee) attempts to console LT over his loss, but is instructed to wait for Grieves until he is discharged from hospital. Petersen fires Ponch for disobeying his orders to stay well away from Allen's lead, and Baker also discovers that his ex-wife Karen (Kristen Bell) who Baker had been living with, has sold her house whilst he was in hospital without telling him. At Ponch's house, Baker identifies the decapitated biker as Raymond Reed Kurtz Jr., CHP Lieutenant Ray Kurtz's son, confirming their earlier suspicions. Ponch returns to the CHP Central Station and is sworn in as a CHP Officer whilst Ray kidnaps Karen and holds her hostage at his safe house. Ray gives Ponch and Baker her location, but the two are ambushed by Ray en route. Both Ponch and Baker rescue Karen as Officer Ava Perez (Rosa Salazar) arrives with back up, but are attacked by Ray's associates.
Ray shoots off three of Ponch's fingers, leaving him unable to return fire and instead rely on Baker's poor aim to retaliate. Baker alters his aim to compensate for this, but accidentally triggers an explosive device that incapacitates Ray and his remaining guards, who Perez and the other Officers arrest. Ray comes to, but is reinforced by Taylor and then holds Baker at gunpoint. Ponch intervenes moments before Ray fires a shot into Baker's arm which ricochets off of a titanium implant and strikes Ray in the head, killing him instantly.
Baker is loaded onto an ambulance to be treated for his injuries. Karen offers to join him in hospital, however Baker finally realises how little she cares for him and declines her offer. Ponch is given morphine by a Paramedic (who is played by Erik Estrada in a cameo appearance). A final cut scene shows Castillo receiving a call from Peterson, who offers him his job back at the FBI. Castillo however refuses, preferring to stay in the CHP.
Michael Peña as FBI Agent Castillo and CHP Officer Francis Llewellyn Poncherello.
Dax Shepard as CHP Officer Jon Baker.
Vincent D'Onofrio as CHP Lieutenant Raymond Kurtz.
Rosa Salazar as CHP Officer Ava Perez.
Jessica McNamee as CHP Officer Lindsey Taylor.
Adam Brody as Special Agent Clay Allen.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. as Special Agent Peterson.
Kristen Bell as Karen Baker, Jon's estranged wife.
Jane Kaczmarek as CHP Captain Jane Lindel.
Erik Estrada (uncredited) as Paramedic.
...I'm always looking for something that will hold both comedy and motor sports. I'm looking for anything that I think I can combine those two things and that someone will make... I couldn't have gone into any studio and said, "The movie's called, uh, Eat My Dust" — well, that's actually a title — "Burn Rubber, and it's me and Michael Peña, and we're on motorcycles." They'd go, "No thank you." It had to have a safety net, and the safety net I found was CHiPs, which as a kid I saw it, I was 2 when it came on originally and I think I was 8 when it went off the air... I lived in Detroit and it was cold and cloudy every day, and you'd turn this show on and for an hour you were in California, and it was beaches and palm trees and this weird pair on motorcycles, and as a kid, I was in. I didn't follow any of the plotlines, and I didn't know what the show was about, but it just had California and motorcycles. I thought, this could hold a Bad Boys version of the movie, because your heroes have motorcycles, so it's got an inherent coolness if we just keep pushing in that direction.
On September 2, 2014, Warner Bros. announced a film adaptation of the 1977-1983 TV series CHiPs created by Rick Rosner, Andrew Panay would be producing along with Shepard. Shepard also wrote, directed and starred in the film. It was announced that Panay would produce the film through his Panay Films along with Ravi Mehta. In August 2015, the film was selected by the California Film Commission to receive $5.1 million in tax credits.
Principal photography on the film began on October 21, 2015, in Los Angeles, California, utilizing many of the same sections of Southern California freeways used for the original television series, notably Interstate 210 in La Crescenta, California.
In September 2014, Warner Bros. announced that Shepard would write, direct, and star in the film as Officer Jon Baker, and that Michael Peña would portray Frank "Ponch" Poncherello. In May 2015, Vincent D'Onofrio was announced to be playing a former cop turned car thief and gang-leader. In September, Adam Brody joined the film to play an officer, while Rosa Salazar and Shepard's wife Kristen Bell also signed on to star. A few weeks later, Jessica McNamee signed on to play Lindsey Taylor, a tough young California Highway Patrol officer. In November, Jane Kaczmarek joined the film to play the police captain. In March 2016, it was announced that Ryan Hansen would join the film.
CHiPs was originally scheduled to be released on August 11, 2017, but it was pushed up to March 24, 2017, by Warner Bros. Pictures.
CHiPs was released digitally on June 13, 2017. Two weeks later on June 27, 2017, Warner Home Video released the film on Blu-Ray and DVD.
CHiPs grossed $18.6 million in the United States and Canada and $8.2 million in other territories for a worldwide gross of $26.8 million, against a production budget of $25 million.
In the United States and Canada, CHiPs opened alongside Life, Power Rangers and Wilson, and was projected to gross around $10 million from 2,464 theaters in its opening weekend. The film made $500,000 from Thursday night previews at 2,400 theaters. It went on to debut to $7.6 million, finishing 7th at the box office. In its second weekend the film grossed $4 million (a drop of 48.7%), finishing 9th at the box office.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 17% based on 101 reviews and an average rating of 3.6/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "CHiPs abandons the endearing innocence of its source material, using the titular cop show's premise as a setup for aggressively lowbrow gags that prove only mildly arresting at best." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 28 out of 100 based on 26 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews". Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B–" on an A+ to F scale, while PostTrak reported filmgoers gave a 74% overall positive score and just 50% gave it a "definite recommend".
Variety's Owen Gleiberman called the film lazy and clichéd, saying: "The film's model is—or should have been—the movie version of 21 Jump Street and its sequel, but the co-directors of those bumptious nihilistic undercover burlesques, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, knew how to turn comedy into suspense and thrills into media-mad absurdity. Shepard just sprinkles overstated banter onto a generic plot and bits of pedal-to-the-metal action, as if he was serving the action-comedy gods by sticking the usual ingredients in a blender and pushing 'purée.'"
The original show's star, Larry Wilcox, posted on Twitter saying, "Way to go Warner Bros - just ruined the Brand of CHIPS and of the Calif Highway Patrol. Great choice!"
The film was awarded the Barry L. Bumstead Award at the 38th Golden Raspberry Awards.
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Visiting Portland, the largest city in the state Oregon, you have the best of both worlds: a vibrant city life filled with art, music and food and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. While Portland itself is filled with plenty of things to do, some of the world's most incredible natural wonders lie just outside the city limits. Find out what makes Oregon the greatest state by taking a few day trips from Portland to some of the most spectacular beaches and parks on the east coast.
Oregon is known for its numerous state parks, and Silver Falls State Park is the single biggest area of protected forestland in the state. The aptly named park features numerous waterfalls, ten of which can be viewed while walking along the majestic Trail of Ten Falls. The most popular waterfall to view along the 7.2-mile moderate hiking loop is South Falls, a 177-foot (54-meter) waterfall that you can walk behind as it plunges into a shallow pool. The South Falls area features a playground, picnic tables, barbecue stands and even an off-leash area for dogs.
Lying just 50 kilometers to the south of Portland, Silver Falls State Park is very easy to drive to; it generally takes an hour and a half. Head south out of the city until just past Clackamas, where you then want to hop on the 213. Just before Silverton, transfer on to the 214. This will take you directly to the state park. There are a couple of lodges to park at, and from here, you can explore Silver Falls' many woodland paths and twinkling waterfalls at your leisure.
Another opportunity to walk behind a waterfall can be found at Oneonta Gorge. Here, you can hike a 2.7-mile loop that will take you through a mossy cavern behind Ponytail Falls. The entire hike cannot be done with dry feet, and depending on the time of year, your adventure may involve climbing over a logjam and wading through chest-high water. Late summer is the best time to take this day trip, as the water will be warmer and shallower. After the popular hiking loop, you can take a side trip to Triple Falls, where three side-by-side waterfalls cascade 120 feet (37 meters).
Just under an hour's drive from the center of Portland, Oneonta Gorge is straightforward to drive to; all you need to do is head out of Portland and pick up Old Route 30 heading east. Take exit 35. From here, you'll see signs pointing you to Oneonta Gorge. While you're in the area, you can easily carry on a bit further and explore the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge, or stop off and see the beautiful Multnomah Falls.
Seated along scenic Highway 101 at the mouth of the Columbia River, the town of Astoria makes for an excellent day trip from Portland. After enjoying a beautiful drive along the Oregon Coast, you'll arrive at a charming seaport town with a thriving art scene and rich history. You can ride the Astoria Riverfront Trolley daily on a round trip through town that takes about an hour. Hop off the trolley at the Columbia River Maritime Museum stop to learn about local history and tour a floating lighthouse. For the best view of Astoria, ascend the spiral staircase up the Astoria Column, a hand-painted 125-foot (38-meter) column inspired by the Trajan Column in Rome.
To drive to Astoria from Portland couldn't be easier. While it does take two hours, you do pass through some lovely scenery on the way. Just head west on Route 26 and follow it all the way to the coast, where you take the 101 heading north to Astoria. For a change of scenery on the way back to Portland, you can opt to take Route 30 which runs between the two.
Visible from many spots in Portland, Mount Hood seems to beckon city dwellers with its snow capped peaks. You can grace the mountain with your skis any time of the year, as the Timberline ski area on Mount Hood is the country's only year-round lift-served ski resort. Five other ski areas and numerous hiking routes help to keep the tallest mountain in Oregon filled with adventure travelers. If you want to get away from the busy ski areas, you can enjoy peaceful trail hikes at the Mount Hood Scenic Byway Area. The Mount Hood National Forest has hiking trails, creeks, meadows and even a 27-hole golf course. The historic Timberline Lodge, which was used for exterior shots in the movie "The Shining," offers great views of the Southern Cascades.
While it is possible to visit Mount Hood by public transport, it is a bit complicated and time-consuming; it can take up to three hours to get there depending on transport links. Firstly, you'll need to take a bus or train from the center of Portland to the Gresham Transit Center. Here, you should take the Gresham Express to the Sandy Transit Center, after which the Mount Hood Express will take you to Timberline Lodge, where you can finally enjoy the mount's stunning scenery and ski slopes.
Driving to Mount Hood is much easier than taking public transport. This also means you can stop off to visit some of Columbia River Gorge's breathtaking sights either on the way there or back. The most scenic way to get there is to follow Interstate 84 east along the south bank of the Columbia River until you reach Hood River. Here, turn off and follow Route 35 heading south until you reach Mount Hood. All in all, it should take an hour and a half to two hours, depending on how often you stop off along the way to take photos.
One of the best ways to see as much of this beautiful part of Oregon as possible in one day is to take a guided tour that takes you to both Mount Hood and along Columbia River Gorge. With stops at Multnomah Falls, Hood River, and the famous Timberline Lodge included, it is an excellent day out that will take you to many of the area's most impressive sights. See trip reviews & prices.
Cannon Beach is the crown jewel of the Oregon coastline, with miles of sandy beaches and scenic hiking trails. At Ecola State Park, you can walk through old-growth forests and emerge from the trees to discover panoramic ocean views. The most celebrated ocean view at Cannon Beach is Haystack Rock, a massive rock formation that provides a shoreline refuge for Tufted Puffins in the spring and summer. Take the Tillamook Head Trail to follow the same route that Lewis and Clark took during their historic expedition. Around 18,000 Gray Whales swim past Cannon Beach each year on migrations that can be viewed during the spring and winter.
Lying on the West Coast, Cannon Beach is very easy to drive from Portland, and only takes an hour and a half. Just head west out of the city and take Route 26 all the way to the coast, where you'll see signs pointing you to Cannon Beach. While you're in the area, you can easily drive to Manzanita in the south or Astoria in the north – both of which are well worth checking out.
If you don't fancy driving yourself or don't have a car, you could take a guided tour to Cannon Beach instead. As well as visiting the lovely little town and its picturesque coastline, your guide will take you to quaint shops and art galleries in neighboring Manzanita. One of the highlights of the tour is undoubtedly the famous Haystack Rock. See trip reviews & prices.
If you're looking for a true outdoor playground to spend the day, head east from Portland to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The area is an expansive canyon of the Columbia River that features abundant hiking and watersports opportunities. You can go whitewater rafting, kayaking and kite boarding past waterfalls or experience the beauty of the gorge from a bird's eye view by taking a zip line tour through the forest. The gorge is also a paradise for waterfall lovers as it boasts over 70 with in reasonable access to the public. The most famous one is the 620-foot (190-meter) high Multnomah Falls. With nearly two million visitors a year it is Oregon's number one public destination. The Columbia River Gorge has plenty of shops and restaurants as well as 30 diverse wineries with tasting rooms and stunning views of the Gorge.
To get to Columbia River Gorge from the center of Portland, head northeast out of the city and take the Old Route 30 heading east along the south bank of the Columbia River. This delightful route takes you through the fabulous scenery of the gorge, passing through lush forests and alongside waterfalls on the way. While the start of it just past Troutdale is only a 30-minute drive away, you could spend days driving between all its amazing sights. Make sure to head back to Portland on the scenic Lewis and Clark Highway running along the northern bank of the river to make as much of the trip as possible.
Another way to visit the glorious Columbia River Gorge is to take a guided tour. This not only takes you along the scenic byway but also to the spectacular Multnomah and Gorge Waterfalls. With stops at Crown Point Vista House and Bridal Veil Falls also included, a day tour is a delightful way to explore this beautiful part of the States. See trip reviews & prices.
I'm heading to Oregon for a wedding this summer, and I might have to extend my trip to see some of these things! Cannon Beach look gorgeous. I would love to stay there and have an ocean view room. Do you have to pay for access to the state park? It would be fun to do the hike you suggested. Thanks for the information!
I have been to Cannon Beach. There is a public parking lot & there are public restrooms not too far from the beach. There are lots of little restaurants on the main street. By the way, the water is extremely cold. You don't have to pay to go to Cannon Beach. Down next to the beach we didn't see any parking. So we parked in a residential parking spot for a few minutes & then left. After that we went to the little town & found the parking lot & restaurants. Have fun! !


All these pop stars were teen idols in their day--gracing the covers of Tiger Beat and posters during the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Take a look and see if your favorites are here.
The Bee Gees--brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice--were one of the biggest bands in the 1970s, and provided the soundtrack for the disco decade.


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Resist the Internet? Not quite.
Without the Internet, I imagine I would've ended up with a nice, long career writing and editing for newspapers in small Kansas towns. This was the career track I was on, early in the Digital Era, before the Internet's rise finally started to displace everything in its path. This would've been good.
Because of the Internet, I write regularly today for national outlets like Macworld and Vice.com — and because of the Internet, I got to leave my Kansas roots for awhile and live nearly a decade on the East Coast. It's an experience I wouldn't trade for anything — and it has also been good, but in a very different way.
The Internet opens the world to me. The Internet floods me with too much information. The Internet forces me to be in contact with people from my past whom I'd sometimes like to shed. The Internet lets those people offer me support when times are rough. The Internet is too much for our minds and not enough for our souls.
In other words, the Internet is like any other human creation: It can be used for good. Or it can be abused to our detriment.
This may seem obvious, but it's also worth asserting from time to time. There are lots of smart, bookish people who sometimes seem to regard the Internet as a malevolent force even as they surrender to its warm embrace. Take Ross Douthat's column today, entitled "Resist the Internet": Continue reading "Resist the Internet? Not quite."
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Recently a small contingent from CDS was lucky enough to visit Prince Edward Island off Canada's Maritime coast. We were there at the invitation of Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), who we're working with to improve how Veterans find benefits online.
The purpose of the visit was to playback the findings from our user research, and provide VAC staff with a demo of the application we've been developing informed by the insights from the research.
Throughout the partnership, the CDS team is keeping our VAC colleagues involved in the delivery through regular sprint planning and review sessions, and updates via a shared backlog as well as conventional channels, such as email. This overview of the research and the product demo were opportunities to involve a wider constituency in VAC beyond those we work with on a regular basis. In total we delivered the presentation and demo three times over the two days to about 50 staff.
Our user researcher on the product, Mithula, gave an account of the research she led with the CDS team. She explained the format of the interviews with users and how the CDS research had built on VAC's own earlier research.
She then set out the insights from the discovery work, and it was evident that even VAC staff with decades of experience were fascinated by the findings. Principle amongst these were that Veterans struggled to find and understand the range of benefits and which ones are specifically open to them. As a result, too few Veterans take advantage of the range of benefits available to them.
Stevie-Ray then gave a demo of the application we have been prototyping and its features. He showed how the range of benefits available to Veterans can be found quickly through the use of simple filters and how the results could be saved, shared or printed. He explained how the information about benefits had been structured, how content design had been used to make the information easy to read and understand in English and French, and how it could be updated in real time using a simple content management system. Based on our research findings relating to when and where Veterans would like to access information about benefits, we've ensured it works on any device, anywhere, even when internet access is intermittent.
Between them, Mithula and Stevie-Ray demonstrated how their team had applied user research to inform the iterative design and development of a web application that directly addresses the needs of Veterans. By building in this way, the product delivery team are able to quickly and cheaply adapt the product as they learn more about the users and their needs over time.
Later in the visit, we discussed next steps to complete this phase where we are testing a prototype (the alpha delivery phase) and take a view on whether to continue with the product based on feedback from Veterans and staff in VAC. Providing we continue to see evidence of user needs being met, CDS will be able to handover development to VAC teams or to collaborate further on iterating and testing a working version of product that is used as part of every-day service transactions on a large scale (a beta delivery phase).
It was fantastic to find shared alignment on the objective of serving users better, in this case helping Veterans to find, review and apply for benefits. It was great to hear feedback from VAC staff and to learn how they saw the product and these new ways of working as enabling them to deliver better outcomes for Veterans.
Prince Edward Island is obviously a beautiful place to visit but it is also a place where inspirational service transformation work is happening. Our team was grateful to have been welcomed in to be part of it. Our visit to was an opportunity to remember the honour that it is to work in public service supporting Canada's Veterans, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with VAC.
You can watch our progress through future posts on this blog. Keep an eye on the Alpha on our code repositories, and follow the CDS Twitter account for updates.


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2017 GMC Yukon Denali is SUV that will get the redesigns analyzed the past model. GMC Yukon Denali is exceedingly looked for after model and the producer expects a positive deals pattern of this model. Denali bundle extra accentuation put on chrome emphasizes on the front grille with honeycomb network. It will likewise be unmistakable to new guard wide rooftop 20inch wheels another fumes framework and dark bundle. The inside offers an extravagant materials and cutting edge advances that expand the solace level. The drive framework is in light of the V8 motors of distinctive volume and force that will meet the most noteworthy requests of clients. It is intended for families and is exceptionally well known on the American market. In this fragment there is a major rivalry however GMC Yukon possesses a high position.
2017 GMC Yukon Denali will drive 5.3liter V8 motor that delivers 355 pull and 383 lbft of torque. Likewise in offer will be the same sort of engine however with higher volume of 6. 2liter V8. This motor will creates 420 strength and 460 lbft of torque. Motors will be matched with a programmed transmission which transmits torque to each of the four wheels. Direct infusion and barrel deactivation will bring enhanced mileage. Great suspension and administration framework will give great commute capacity. Point by point information from the particular will be distributed later.
2017 GMC Yukon Denali conveys characteristic cowhide upholstery which are delicate and agreeable. Seats will be anatomical so that youre long treks wont represent an issue. The space between lines of seats is adequate room to breathe and gear space is a satisfactory for number of travelers. The standard gear rundown incorporates an expansive touch screen route framework Bluetooth of correspondence wifi and a great deal more. Wellbeing components are taken from the past model. Begin of offers is arranged amid 2017 year and the cost will move $ 50000 to $ 70000.
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VRTL Summit has featured state of the art VR exhibits
VRTL Summit's featured state of the art VR exhibits
Moveo Virtual Reality Simulator
At the center stage of the historic Paramount Theatre MoveoPlus will be showcasing the Moveo Virtual Reality simulator. Moveo is the only VR simulator constructed with 3 Degrees of Freedom (DOF), giving the machine full 360 degree motion capabilities, resulting in an immersive experience like no other. Following the event, the Moveo VR simulator will be permanently hosted at Paramount New Media Lab, a new Virtual Reality showcase space at the Paramount Studios, as the core hardware platform.
The Martian VR Experience
Ushering in a brand-new era of immersive entertainment, 20th Century Fox, Fox Innovation Lab, RSA Films, The Third Floor and The VR Company have partnered to create The Martian VR Experience. Executive produced by Ridley Scott and directed by Robert Stromberg, this interactive, immersive adventure runs 20-30 minutes, with viewers participating from astronaut Mark Watney's perspective, performing tasks that will facilitate his chances for survival and rescue. Viewers can fly onto the surface of Mars, steer at zero gravity through space, drive a rover and experience other key scenes from the hit film in a 360-degree virtual reality environment.
Bad As Bear
Waking from your winter hibernation you navigate from your underground slumber to the warmth of a beautiful evening in Salmon Springs national park. Venturing out into the open, looks like some adventurous humans have setup camp. It's time to have some fun! Explore around and hone your skills at target practice, stoke the fire with some fresh wood, and tune in the radio to some classic AM! This internal technology demo from the interactive team at The Third Floor demonstrates key VR interactions in a beautiful lush environment. It's time to slip on the headset, enter the great outdoors, and find out if you are Bad As Bear!
In a first of its kind virtual reality experience, Paramount worked closely with film director Rupert Sanders, and collaborated with Oculus to bring Ghost in the Shell to the VR platform with developer Here Be Dragons. The content allows you to step into Major's shoes to engage in iconic scenes from the movie including the immersive experience of Major's dive from the rooftop and battle with geisha robots, witnessing the intense action and amazing visuals up-close. The VR experiences were released on the same day as the film, March 31, and are available on the Oculus Rift and Samsung Gear VR, powered by Oculus. Consumers can also watch a 360 video of the VR experience on Facebook.
Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul
Engineered from conception for VR, "PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE LOST SOUL" immerses you in a terrifying realistic environment with haunting atmosphere, and the need to survive. With very limited guidance, your free-movement enables you to discover the secrets that lie in this house of horror. "Early Access" version now available on HTC Vive and Oculus and final game, including PlayStation VR version, to be released soon.
The Melody of Dust
A door to an abandoned temple. A whispering column of wind. Are objects really singing as they move through the air, or is it just your weary, fatigued mind manifesting a melody from idle pieces of luxury littered around your bedroom? From Viacom NEXT and musician Hot Sugar comes a Virtual Reality experience where you move between worlds to layer melodies in a hungry tornado; seeking in part, to unlock a song that has been eluding you your whole life.
"Chocolate," set to the song of the same name by Giraffage, is a wondrous VR music experience created by Tyler Hurd and presented by Viacom NEXT. In this psychedelic cat-centric world, your hands transform into cannons that spray cute, colorful chrome kittens onto a circle of people performing a ritualistic dance just for you, their robot god. You shoot giant shock waves into the vast, liquid-like landscape while a herd of giant cat heads migrate in the distance, and a massive tribal chief cat celebrates by spraying champagne. Everything is shiny and glimmering, smooth and sexy, cute and strange, overwhelming and astonishing. Coming soon for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.
VRsenal
VRsenal is a market leader in premium virtual reality integrations, bringing together the latest technological advancements from across the VR space to create cutting edge products and experiences unavailable anywhere else on the planet.
We all know that some of the brightest minds in the hardware and software industry are working around the clock to create the next generation of entertainment. The amount of press and money swirling around the VR space has resulted in a tsunami of entrepreneurial activity. Hundreds, if not thousands, of companies are working to develop their own hardware, content, and contributions.
Drop into the cockpit of a six-story war machine in Archangel, the first original title from Skydance Interactive. In this action-packed, story-driven shooter, you and your squad are the last hope to stop a tyrannical corporation from controlling post-apocalyptic America. Archangel delivers state-of-the-art VR gameplay with detailed graphics, engaging narrative, and explosive action. Step into the cockpit in July 2017 on HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR.
Portico Studios
Portico Studios is a creative company producing serial interactive story games in virtual reality that star YOU as the main character. You become emotionally invested as you interact with the world and its characters. The decisions you make ultimately affect the direction of the story. Powered by the Portico Tool, we empower content creators to build, launch, and grow interactive VR story games to drive adoption outside hardcore gamers. Come experience, King Tower, and connect with a character like you never have before. A teaser of what's to come.
VRvana
Vrvana is the creator of Totem, an innovative and immersive Extended Reality (XR) Head Mounted Display which won Best of Show at CES 2017 (Tom's Hardware). Totem provides a premium product to the enterprise and professional markets in verticals such as automotive, theme parks, AEC, medical and architecture. Its patented technology provides a superior customer experience, enabled by ultra low latency, inside-out positional tracking, customizable chroma keying, etc.
Awesome Rocketship
LBE Solutions
Awesome Rocketship, a leader in Location-based VR solutions presents 'Phoenix 01', an immersive narrative enhanced by synchronized haptics that are delivered through our proprietary Pods. The year is 2073. Doctor Kelvin is preparing to board the Phoenix O1, a routine re-supply ship bound for the Mars Colonies. Security is high given the recent war declared against a mysterious alien race who call themselves the Bomi. As the crew prepares for cryo-sleep, a Bomi in hiding risks everything by reaching out to the doctor, making a last ditch plea for trust and understanding.
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From the Bryan-College Station neighbors: Obituaries for August 2 series
June 7, 1933 - July 29, 2020
Vergil Gene Stover, of College Station passed away on Wednesday, July 29th, 2020, at the age of 87. Vergil was born on June 7, 1933, in Lake Park, Minnesota, to Vergil and Edna Stover. Vergil is preceded in death by his brothers, Wayne, Thayne, Merlin "Skip", and Vereen "Buddy" Stover.
There will be no public funeral services. Vergil will be laid to rest in the College Station Cemetery alongside his wife of 53 years, Mary Sue Stover, who preceded him in death.
In 1955, Dr. Stover earned his undergraduate degree from Ohio University and earned his Ph.D. in Transportation, Planning, and Economics, from Purdue University in 1960. Dr. Stover was a Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering and Urban Planning at Texas A&M University. He worked at the Texas Transportation Institute for many years and then followed this with numerous years of teaching at Texas A&M University. He was a consummate professional who was highly respected, leaving a legacy that spanned several decades and many organizations.
Dr. Stover was recognized as an international expert on access management and roadway design and was co-Principal Investigator for the first National Access Management Manual. As an engineer and economist, he served as a consultant on major development projects, was an expert witness on access and site development cases and assisted numerous state and local agencies in developing access management programs and standards.
Dr. Stover was an emeritus member of the Transportation Research Board Committee on Access Management and a Life Fellow of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. He authored many influential publications in the field of Urban Planning, Transportation, and Land Development and received numerous highly influential citations over his long and distinguished career. This included serving as the principal author of the Institution of Transportation Engineers text, Transportation and Land Development (ITE 2002). After retiring from Texas A&M in 1991, Dr. Stover began a long career as an expert in transportation and site development. As a partner in S & K Enterprises, he provided consulting services for transportation and urban planning for clients world-wide and served as Consulting Chair on the Florida Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of South Florida. He also worked for the National Highway Institute teaching professional development courses for city planners and traffic engineers across the nation.
Vergil will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather, with a great love of the outdoors. Among his favorite activities was his annual fishing trip with his sons to Canada which continued for many years until he reached the age of 85.
Vergil is survived by his brother, Eddie; sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Becky Stover, of College Station, Texas; Terry Stover, of Pleasanton, California; Curt and Susan Stover, of Vienna, Virginia; four wonderful grandchildren, Rob, Jon, Lauren, and Leah Stover; and great-grandson, Therin Stover.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that all donations be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1200 Foxfire Drive, College Station, Texas 77845.
Express condolences at Callawayjones.com.
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Moving from rotax to 125 shifter any advice?
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This topic contains 9 replies, has 8 voices, and was last updated by FREDDY SANDOVAL 4 years, 5 months ago.
My opinion only, but wouldn't think you'd see much of an increase. Been racing shifters for years, but recently went into Rotax due to entry numbers. I'm learning quickly, any issue with a Rotax motor can be very costly. I've found if you maintain your shifter motor and treat it right – it will run dependably for a long time. I suppose the same is also true of the Rotax. On top of that, the ability to fix a shifter motor using your own labor (relatively inexpensively in comparrison to Rotax) without having to send it out for repairs is a cost savings in itself. Honda parts in general are about half the cost of Rotax.
I find that the tire wear on the Rotax to be very similar to that of the Shifter – after all, I don't think you are going through corners and such any faster on a shifter. Biggest change in the shifter will be the harder braking zones, acceleration and constant pull through the gears. Typically I can get through 2 or three race weekends with a set of MG yellows. That's about what I'm seeing on the Rotax with D2's.
And yes, practice your starts. Not neccessarily to get the hole shot, but to not get run over if you stall it. Not a good thing when the rest of the pack is attempting to avoid a stalled kart on the line – and yea, it'll happen, happens to everyone at one time or another.
Have been running both TAG/Rotax and Shifter for the last two seasons and will confirm the Shifter kart is LESS EXPENSIVE TO RUN THAN THE TAG/Rotax. Chain and sprockets last longer, engine parts are cheaper and last longer, tires about the same life.
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Climatological Changes in the Extratropical Transition of Tropical Cyclones in High-Resolution Global Simulations
Title Climatological Changes in the Extratropical Transition of Tropical Cyclones in High-Resolution Global Simulations
Authors Michaelis A.C, Lackmann G.M
Pagination 8733-8753
Keywords atlantic; atmosphere; climate change; climate-change; consistent time; Hurricanes; intensity; life-cycle; Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences; model; modeling; Numerical analysis; part i; sea-surface temperature; tropical cyclones; western north pacific
Tropical cyclones (TCs) undergoing extratropical transition (ET) can develop into intense cyclonic systems accompanied by high-impact weather in areas far removed from the original TC. This study presents an analysis of multiseasonal global simulations representative of present-day and projected future climates using the Model for Prediction Across Scales-Atmosphere (MPAS-A), with high resolution (15-km grid) throughout the Northern Hemisphere. TCs are tracked as minima in sea level pressure (SLP) accompanied by a warm core, and TC tracks are extended into the extratropical phase based on local minima in SLP and use of a cyclone phase space method. The present-day simulations adequately represent observed ET characteristics such as frequency, location, and seasonal cycles throughout the Northern Hemisphere. The most significant changes in future ET events occur in the North Atlantic (NATL) basin. Here, a more favorable background environment, a shift toward stronger TC warm cores in the lower troposphere, and a significant poleward shift in TC location lead to a similar to 40% increase in the number of NATL ET events and a similar to 6% increase in the fraction of TCs undergoing ET. This equates to approximately 1-2 additional ET events per year in this region. In the future simulations, ET in the NATL occurs markedly farther north by similar to 4 degrees-5 degrees N, and the resultant extratropical cyclones are stronger by similar to 6 hPa. These changes hold potentially important implications for areas directly affected by ET events, such as eastern North America, as well as for regions indirectly impacted by downstream effects, including western Europe.
DOI 10.1175/jcli-d-19-0259.1
Modeling and State Estimation of the Oceans, Atmosphere, and Climate
Tropical Meteorology and Oceanography


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On it's release in 1975, Blood on the Tracks was seen as a return. To Columbia Records, to songs based on his experiences, and to form. After years playing with The Band, dabbling in rock, country and with all sorts of electric instruments, here he was: playing an album that was just him and an acoustic guitar, more or less.
Needless to say, it was a critical smash. In a 1975 review for Rolling Stone, Jon Landau wrote: "I like everything about it." The New Republic: "Dylan is back on the tracks." So forth and so on.
Indeed, his 15th studio record isn't just usually seen as a high-water mark, but as the years pass, it's become shorthand for his last major statement: "His best since Blood on the Tracks" is the sort of line that pops up in reviews of his later records.
And with the release of the six-CD box (there's also a one-disc edition, too) The Bootleg Series Vol. 14: More Blood, More Tracks, you'd think there would be a wealth of riches to dig into. Well here's the thing: it's not really there.
The sessions for Blood on the Tracks started in New York, during September of 1974. Compared to earlier album sessions, it was a stripped down affair. Dylan was joined by bassist Tony Brown and three guitarists: Charles Brown III, Eric Weissberg, and Barry Kornfeld. For some takes, drummer Richard Crooks and keyboardist Tony Brown were also there. But generally the music was loose, and acoustic folk. He recorded more than an album's worth of material, and as 1974 came to a close, the album was readied for release – until Dylan changed his mind, and re-recorded half of the record in Minnesota.
Over the years, the so-called New York Sessions have been extensively bootlegged, but generally from a test pressing that found it's way into trading circles. This new set goes back to those sessions, and then some, presenting likely every take, scrap and false start from this period.
There are interesting parts. There's album outtakes like "Up to Me," "Spanish is the Loving Tongue" and "Call Letter Blues." Loads of alternates, too: a slow, swirling version of "You're Going to Make Me Lonesome When You Go" with organ, versions of "Simple Twist of Fate" with drums and an electric guitar.
But the thing about this era is how little there really was. Dylan went into the studio with a handful of songs, all of them strong, and worked them into shape in the studio. There's changes between takes, but it's not like there's any magical songs that have been lost or overlooked. Some instrumentation here, a tempo there. Generally, the stuff he recorded is the stuff he released.
So while the Dylanologists along us may enjoy getting lost in this, and others may have fun sequencing their own version, the single-CD edition (a first for this long-running series!) will probably scratch most people's itches: it's essentially an alternate version of the record, featuring mostly unreleased material.
But when taken as a whole, what this set really does is confirm what we knew all along: Blood on the Tracks wasn't just Dylan coming back into his own, but was him at his best. And really, did we need another five CDs to tell us that?


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Signing ceremony message: 'It's OK to be a teacher'
Bob Collins May 24, 2018, 12:58 PM May 24, 2018
That idea about treating future teachers the way we treat future sports stars is catching on.
ISD 191 — Burnsville, Eagan, Savage — is following the footsteps of Maple Lake (which followed in the footsteps of a school in Iowa), holding a Teacher Signing Day to honor seniors who are going to go to college to become teachers.
What's not to like here as the seniors signed their letters of intent?
"Not to sound dramatic, but you are literal superheroes for making the choice to teach. If you want to make the world a better place, start with education," Burnsville High School language arts teacher Allison Millea told the students.
Olivia Brammer, who wants to be a special education teacher, told the Star Tribune that she's felt the pressure not to be a teacher, "maybe because they think it is not a lucrative profession," she said "But I always wanted to be one because I wanted to be able to impact the lives of people just like our teachers did."
"I want to teach future generations in order to foster strong communities, encourage academic motivation, and provide a safe space for all students," each "letter of intent" said.
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That's awesome.
/Don't get me started about that particular massively dysfunctional school district though.
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It is GOOD to be a teacher…from someone with a whole lot of friends and family who are or were teachers.
Bravo to these schools and this post, Bob! We need great people in classrooms working with kids, and that DOESN'T HAPPEN if the cultural narrative of teaching is that it's a dead-end job for losers. It's a noble profession practiced by millions of people interested in dedicating their lives to something larger than themselves!
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I am looking for Judy who attended Manor Street Primary School in Braintree, Essex from 1971 to around 1977. We were quite good friends, I think you had red hair. I left in 1972 as I moved out of the school area. I have a back problem, had to wear a brace on my back at the time. I also went to Mrs Jenniways Nursery School, be nice to hear from you if you remember me. I am 36 years old and living with my partner, Marshall.
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