*If you want a fresh start to third trimester, you may want to get a new notebook. BTW, Target has slim pickings right now. I only found two at the one near my house.
1. Thoughtful Thursday: Caleb's Prompts!
Due Tuesday: Get ready for Fishbowl. Popsicle sticks will decide who gets in what discussion.
Q1: Why is this story called "Lamb to the Slaughter"?
Q2: Why is Patrick leaving Mary? What did he say that shocked her so?
Q3: Why did Mary react the way she did to Patrick's words?
Q4: Was Mary's crime premeditated (i.e. she knew what she was going to do with that leg of lamb) or a crime of passion (i.e. she "just reacted")?
Q5: Agree or disagree. Mary was justified in reacting the way she did to Patrick's news.
2. Tom Robinson Prompt Response in your journal (3/4 page to 1 page): Predict the outcome of the trial. Why will the jury vote that way? How will the decision impact the town? The characters? OR If you already passed this part of the book and know the decision, do you think Harper Lee made the right decision to have the jury decide what it did? Why/why not?
2. Comment on two folks' blog posts. You may choose this week or last week. Let's appreciate each other, friends!
3. Watch this Ted Talk and take Cornell notes. Then, write an expository piece in your journal that summarizes the talk and includes your thoughts about the talk. Consider connecting what he said with things you've read or watched, that you've experienced, that you know about the world. Consider answering his question at the end of his talk. Consider responding to any of his ideas: Do you agree or disagree and why? Is there something he said that caused an emotional response? Why?
NONE! TURN IN YOUR BOOKS INTO THAT BOX IN THE FRONT OF THE ROOM. I'M UPDATING GRADES THIS WEEKEND.
2. Bianca's thoughtful Thursday writing prompts. Here are your choices!
4. Writer's Workshop! Use it wisely, friends!
2. Poetry: "O Captain! My Captain!" and "Elegy for J.F.K."
3. Writer's Workshop: There are TWO pieces due this week. You'll have Workshop time Tuesday through Thursday. It is also homework (at least 30 minutes per night).
Courtesy: Getty Images JFK leaving Mass in 1962. That's right...Catholic Mass!
Courtesy: Gizmodo (Gawker). The left is before the Civil War and the right is after the Civil War. What can you infer based on your observations of both photos?
Watch/listen to speech here or here.
Pick your BEST writing assignment from this week to share at gallery walk.
1. Wacky Wednesday: Watch this video "The Art of the Metaphor"
2. Annotate this poem William Stafford's "Fifteen"
Thanks, you guys, for bringing this to my attention. These are HILARIOUS.
Write from the perspective of Calpurnia the events of Ch. 12 and 13. Use diction that shows you understand her character as well as the events in Ch. 12 and/or 13.
Write from the perspective of Atticus, Aunt Alexandra, or Jem about the events in Ch. 13,14, or 15.
Write from the perspective of Calpurnia the events of Ch. 12 and 13. Use diction that shows you understand her character as well as the events in Ch. 12 and 13.
Write from the perspective of Atticus, Aunt Alexandra, or Jem about the events in Ch. 13 and 14.
Thursday due Friday: Read Ch. 15 and discussion questions. Annotation page assessment. You've had practice doing these twice now. You will be assessed on your ability to do close reading--questions, comments, your notice of figurative language, sensory imagery, etc. You will receive a page from Ch. 15.
1. Do Now: Watch this and take Cornell notes. These will be assessed on thoroughness and your ability to organize them (questions/subtitles on the left and notes on the right).
2. Resume your center work from yesterday. Focus on gettin' it done!
3. Finish your group poem. Email to me, so I can print it out in COLOR. Ooooooh!
2. Do Now: Cornell notes for this expository piece followed by your summary, including thoughts and feelings that connect with your own life AND with TKAM. If you finish before time is up, get a head start on homework.
Monday due Tuesday: Read Ch. 12 and discussion questions. Comment on TWO people's blog posts from Friday (one will be assigned to you and the other is your choice).
2. Dare we try the Benchmarks again? Sigh.
2. Read your classmates' blogs and comment on them.
Good luck to those taking entrance exams this week.
2. Do After: Thoughtful Thursday--Jack's Prompt!
b) Alien spaceships stop in earth's atmosphere. The people of earth are terrified but receive a transmission from the ships, "Help Us" tell the story.
Write a group poem. Guidelines posted here.
Thursday due Friday: Blog post; Part I Test on Ch. 1-11 of TKAM multiple choice and Part II Essay Test (essay questions posted by 3 p.m. today!). After turning in multiple choice test, you can use your digital or hard copy book for quotes for your in-class essay.
Tuesday due Wednesday: "Oranges" Setting Assignment (we'll gallery walk this on Wednesday). Make sure you've read Ch. 1-11 by Friday for test.
hyperlinks to sites that define key terms, people, historical events, etc.
1. Do Now: MUGS Tuesday? Yes.
2. Reader's Workshop: Poem analysis: "Oranges". Follow the sheet "How to Analyze a Poem" as well as the poster. Also, highlight a set of lines that stand out to you and briefly summarize why you chose those lines.
We celebrated the first day of Catholic Schools Week with Mass with the 6th and 7th graders and the parishioners. Then, the 8th graders invited the parishioners to a breakfast, which they hosted along with the room parents. So, yeah, we missed class, but look what we gained! Well done, everyone!
Monday due Tuesday: Read Ch. 10 and 11. Do Chapter 10 Questions. (You don't have Ch. 11 yet).
Put your journal/notebook together. Use Post It notes as tabs to mark work that you're proud of. Add Post Its to briefly describe why you marked it.
Try to find some time to rest because you have a busy weekend ahead of you.
1. Do Now: Thoughtful Thursday. Read through yesterday's notes on the "Locked-In Man." Write a 3/4 page to 1 page literary piece about yesterday's nonfiction audio story.
2. Reader's Workshop: Poetry Review. See this presentation and fill in notes. Put the notes in your journal/notebook.
Tuesday due Wednesday: Read Ch. 7 and 8. Finish Center Work (except Characterization Poster, which we'll work on in class this week). Some owe me final drafts of personal narrative.
**Tuesday due Friday: Pick a prompt and write a literary analysis essay. Turn in hard copy and email to me on Friday (for Open House).
3. Writer's Workshop: Final draft of your personal narrative, print in Grade7, and email to me as a document. MUST BE DONE BEFORE CLASS IS FINISHED.
c) Write an analysis of "The Secret Heart"
e) Discussion of Ch. 6 Questions and Do Them!
4.Discuss Ch. 5 Discussion Questions. At the end, do a four corners that answers: Summarize the MOST important ideas from Ch. 5.
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Thursday due Friday: On your PLP, write a reflective piece about a person (fictional or real from history, current events, etc.) who is a peacemaker as described in Wednesday's Gospel.
2. Finish Ch. 4 and...a Quizzler!
3. Writer's Workshop: Spot the 6 Write Like a Pro techniques in a student draft. Then, pair off and do some peer feedback (only for those folks who are finished).
2. Writer's Workshop: Go through this presentation and do the Write Like a Pro Handout.
A completed draft of your personal narrative, which you should be revising using the daily writing tips, is due on Tuesday, January 13th. Final draft printed AND electronically submitted due Thursday, January 15th.
1. No Do Now today. Get out your Cornell notes for the TKAM Intro.
Go through this TKAM Intro and do the quickwrite and Cornell notes. I will begin class tomorrow with a mini-lecture on TKAM that will add to the notes you take tonight.
1. Do Now: Monday M.U.G.
By the way, check this super short article about Cornell notes as "the perfect way to take notes"
1. Finish reading "Powder"--Is this a happy story or not?
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee in January!
*NO ADVENT PHOTO POSTS THIS WEEK...UNLESS YOU WANT TO CONTINUE. YOUR CHOICE.
**DO CLEAN UP YOUR NOTEBOOK AND READY IT FOR TURN-IN ON FRIDAY (OR BEFORE YOU LEAVE FOR BREAK!)--I ONLY NEED THE SECOND TRIMESTER STUFF.
Ch. 33-35 READ IN CLASS FRIDAY AS A READER'S THEATER THING!
**NO ADVENT PHOTO POSTS THIS WEEK...UNLESS YOU WANT TO CONTINUE. YOUR CHOICE.
Take a look at the agendas from this week. Work on GREAT stuff.
6. Lots of people are missing No Red Ink. Please complete.
Courtesy Luke Neff Use a combo of figurative and sensory language.
1. Do Now: Respond to the prompt on the right.
you lost the poem, go here.
*****Back middle table. Each person picks a group to join.
Prewrite: Use a graphic organizer (Venn Diagram or T-Notes) that will allow you to write down the key ideas from your notes and that will allow you to organize the information.
Write an essay to inform readers about St. Anthony and the relationship between this information and Hannah Tinti's The Good Thief.
Write an essay to inform readers about Catholicism in the 1800s and the relationship between this information and Hannah Tinti's The Good Thief.
We begin with Section 2 next week. You can get a head start if you like.
Blog posts: Advent photo of the day--post and WRITE. Here's an example of how to write about your photo.
2. Is Benjamin Nab a good man or not?
1. Do Now: Gather in a circle around the words. Pick three words that resonate with you and reflect on how you are connecting with those words.
*Read through the guidelines of the contest.
onto the annotated story and turn in to the bin.
*Read and comment on the Blog posts of all the members in your group.
Starting Dec. 1: Have a hard copy or digital copy of both Peak by Roland Smith and The Good Thief by Hannah Tinti. Bring Peak Dec. 1.
*Writing Model: "Hairs" or "My Name"
Imagine you are the Thanksgiving turkey. It is your good fortune to discover that the Farmer accidentally left the door to the house ajar. You sneak in unnoticed. Quickly, you find the computer and login toTwitter.
You have just enough time to type five tweets. What will you say to your followers in no more than 140 characters per tweet?
*Find a recent news article or news clip related to stereotypes and write a blog post that summarizes it and demonstrates your insight on stereotypes, identity, and communication.
mock trial! pics posted soon!
Prepare for trial by writing up your part so that you can participate in Friday's mock trial. Rehearse your part. Dress professionally for the occasion. WEAR SOMETHING YOU ALREADY HAVE OR BORROW FROM YOUR FAMILY. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING TO WEAR BECAUSE YOUR PARENTS ARE PROBABLY PLANNING ON GETTING YOU A SUIT/DRESS IN SPRING FOR GRADUATION. Bring your uniform as you'll be changing after class.
Sigh. Enjoy the museum. See you on Thursday.
My favorite painting from the Norton Simon permanent collection!
Set up PLP. Have home page and tabs for Weekly Blog, Writing Pieces, Audiovisual Pieces.
You DO NOT have to post your advice poem and figurative language expository piece on PLP due to no class Wednesday because of field trip.
DUE THURSDAY! SEND ME THE URL FOR YOUR PLP!
1. Do Now: Write down the essential questions for this trimester's first unit.Write an expository piece that answers/addresses one or more of the essential questions.
sharing what they have so far.
Peruse through last year's Professional Learning Portfolios to get ideas.
Here are the guidelines. Guidelines are also below.
Set up PLP. Advice poem and figurative language expository piece due Thursday published on your PLP.
1. Do Now: Videos about prosecution, defense, and basic legal terms. Videos will remain posted for reference.
Prepare for trial by writing up your part so that you can participate in Friday's mock trial. Rehearse your part. Dress for the occasion. Bring your uniform as you'll be changing after class.


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Q: If all the partial derivatives of $f$ are continuous then $f$ is continuously differentiable.
Let $f: E \subset_{open} \mathbb R^n \longrightarrow \mathbb R^m$ be a differentiable function on $E$. Then $f \in \mathcal C'(E)$ if and only if each $D_j f_i$ exists and is continuous on $E$ for $1 \leq i \leq m$, $1 \leq j \leq n$, where $f_i$'s are the components of $f$.

I have proved "$\implies$" part as it was in Rudin's "Principles of Mathematical Analysis". But I have tried to prove "$\impliedby$" part in some other way. Here's my attempt $:$

Since we know that any two norms in $\mathbb R^m$ are equivalent so if we can prove the result for the usual or Euclidean norm on $\mathbb R^m$ then we are done. Since each $D_jf_i$ exists and is continuous on $E$. We fix $x \in E$. Then for a given $\epsilon>0$ we can find a $\delta>0$ such that $|D_jf_i(y) - D_jf_i(x)| < \frac {\epsilon} {n \sqrt m}$ whenever $\|y-x\| < \delta$ for any $1 \leq i \leq m$, $1 \leq j \leq n$. Take any $z \in \mathbb R^n$ with $\|z\| < 1$. Let $z = \sum_{j=1}^{n}z_je_j$ where $e_j$ is the $j$-th coordinate vector of $\mathbb R^n$ for$1 \leq j \leq n$. Then clearly $|z_j| < 1$ for $1 \leq j \leq n$. If $u_i$ is the $i$-th coordinate vector of $\mathbb R^m$ for $1 \leq i \leq m$ then we have $$\left \|[f'(y)-f'(x)](z) \right \| = \left \|\sum_{i=1}^m \left \{\sum_{j=1}^{n} [D_jf_i(y) - D_jf_i(x)]z_j \right \} u_i \right \|$$ $$\implies \|[f'(y)-f'(x)](z) \| = \left [\sum_{i=1}^{m} \left \{\sum_{j=1}^{n} [D_jf_i(y)-D_jf_i(x)]z_j \right \}^{2} \right ]^{\frac {1} {2}} < \epsilon$$ whenever $\|y-x\| < \delta$. This proves that $\|f'(y)-f'(x)\|_{op} < \epsilon$ whenever $\|y-x\| < \delta$. This proves that $f'$ is continuous at $x$. Since we fixed $x \in E$ arbitrarily so $f'$ is continuous on $E$ and therefore $f$ is continuously differentiable on $E$ i.e. $f \in \mathcal C'(E)$.
This completes the proof.

Is my above reasoning correct at all? Please check it.
Thank you in advance.

A: Consider $f:\mathbb{R^2}\to\mathbb{R}$
$$f(x_0+h,y_0+k)-f(x_0,y_0)=\\=f(x_0+h,y_0+k)-f(x_0+h,y_0)+f(x_0+h,y_0)-f(x_0,y_0)=$$
$$\text{by MVT} \quad\exists c,d\in\mathbb{R} \quad \text{such that}$$
$$=kf_y(x_0+h,y_0+c)+hf_x(x_0+d,y_0)=$$
$$=kf_y(x_0,y_0)+k[f_y(x_0+h,y_0+c)-f_y(x_0,y_0)]+\\+hf_x(x_0,y_0)+h[f_x(x_0+d,y_0)-f_x(x_0,y_0)]=$$
$$=hf_x(x_0,y_0)+kf_y(x_0,y_0)+r(h,k)$$
with:
$$r(h,k)=h[f_x(x_0+d,y_0)-f_x(x_0,y_0)]+k[f_y(x_0+h,y_0+c)-f_y(x_0,y_0)]$$
and
$$\lim_{(h,k)\to(0,0)} \frac{r(h,k)}{\sqrt {h^2+k^2}}=0 \quad \square$$
The same proof can easily extend to $f:\mathbb{R^n}\to\mathbb{R}$ by adding and subtracting n-1 terms in order to apply MVT $n$ times.
The extension to $f:\mathbb{R^n}\to\mathbb{R^m}$ is immediate by the same proof for each component.

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Why does 12.0.1 MobiLink server not respect foreign key order for uploaded inserts?
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dbmlsync should determine the table order based on the remote's foreign keys. Are the foreign keys defined on the remote? If for some reason the client is generating the wrong table order, you can override it with the -tor extended option.
@Bill: The remote database was created by the MobiLink Model wizard. It has the same foreign key structure. FWIW the rows were inserted on the remote in out-of-foreign-key order using WAIT_FOR_COMMIT = ON... but that shouldn't matter, should it? The transaction log order for the inserts is not used for the upload processing order.
We'll need a verbose dbmlsync log to see why the table order is wrong. Please add -vnosu to your dbmlsync command line and post the log.
I. 2011-03-08 10:25:56. Cycle of foreign key references found. Cannot guarantee referential integrity during upload.
Sooooo... putting SET TEMPORARY OPTION WAIT_FOR_COMMIT = 'ON' into the begin_connection script on the MobiLink server side does seem like the simplest solution (manually setting the table order has never worked for me).
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The Biggest Trends in Black Market We've Seen This Year
The development of the foreign exchange market in Nigeria till its existing state was influenced by a number of variables such as the transforming pattern of worldwide trade, institutional changes in the economic situation as well as structural shifts in production. Before the establishment of the Central bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 1958 as well as the enactment of the Exchange Control Act of 1962, foreign exchange was gained by the private sector and held in equilibriums abroad by commercial banks which functioned as agents for local merchants. Throughout this duration, farming exports added the bulk of foreign exchange invoices. The fact that the Nigerian extra pound was tied to the British extra pound sterling at par, with very easy convertibility, delayed the growth of an energetic foreign exchange market. Nonetheless, with the establishment of the CBN and the succeeding centralisation of forex authority in the Bank, the need to develop a neighborhood foreign exchange market became paramount.
The increased export of crude oil in the early 1970s, adhering to the sharp surge in its costs, enhanced main foreign exchange receipts. The forex market experienced a boom throughout this period and also the administration of foreign exchange resources ended up being essential to guarantee that scarcities did not occur. Nonetheless, it was not up until 1982 that thorough exchange controls were applied as a result of the forex dilemma that embedded in that year. The increasing need for forex at a time when the supply was shrinking encouraged the growth of a prospering black market for foreign exchange.
The exchange control system was incapable to progress an ideal system for foreign exchange allocation according to the objective of interior equilibrium. Bureaux de Modification were accredited in 1989 to accord accessibility to tiny users of foreign exchange and increase the size of the officially acknowledged foreign exchange market. Exchange rates in the Bureaux de Modification are market identified. A black market for forex has remained in existence considering that the exchange control era. It has actually been developed that scarcity in the main field as well as bureaucratic procedures required the growth and development of the black (parallel) market.
Black market exchange rate is known as an exchange rate for a currency that varies from the official exchange rate established by a federal government. The black market currency exchange rate takes place when the main rate bears little or no relationship to the money's real worth. Utilizing the black market exchange rate can be a punishable offense in the country releasing the affected money. However, black market has been of great importance in the promotion of foreign exchange. Therefore, some major trends in black market this year are discussed as follows.
Weakest Devaluation of Naira in the First Quarter
The Nigerian currency depreciated to its weakest degree since the depreciation witnessed in February 2017 in the unofficial black market after the central bank of Nigeria intentionally cut supply to dealers.
The local unit in Nigeria traded at 415 naira per dollar according to abokifx.com, which collects rates from street-traders in Lagos. In the main spot market, naira traded 386.51 per dollar in Lagos in April, 2020, the greatest it has actually traded in 24 years.
The central bank in Africa's most populated nation introduced lately in April that it was putting on hold foreign exchange sales to cash changers till further notice. A drastic shift said to be in line with stopping the spread of coronavirus in the nation.
The action was taken after the devaluation of the currency exchange rate made use of by foreign bond and stock investors, which had actually been mainly secured since year 2017, by around 4% to 380 per dollar. Russia's ruble is down by 15% and also Colombia's peso by 14% given that oil rates dove as well as there is an expectation that Nigeria will have to let its currency deteriorate extra more.
Black Market Pushed Central Bank of Nigeria To Stop
The chief executive officer of Forward Marketing Communications, bureau de change, Abubakar Mohammed said, the fact of central bank stopping sale of dollars to BDCs to contain the spread of coronavirus created some scarcity out there." He further said, "People are purchasing dollars to keep, thinking when things come to normal they'll gain." However, the CBN seems to be interested in stopping sales of dollar more than effect it is going to has on black market as it has forced CBN to take some drastic measures.
Later on in the year, there were even more CBN restrictive policies. Nonetheless, it should be noted that the CBN's restrictive plans, targeted at decreasing demand, might end up injuring services and forcing even more demand pressure on the black market. This may better widen the spread between main and identical market rates. Because of this, any type of moderation in the parallel market prices will certainly depend upon a basic adjustment in the elements currently affecting supply: low oil costs and the dearth of international capital inflows into the nation.
Pressure on Black Market in the Last Quarter
Lately in November, the black market rate decreased to N475/$ 1- its weakest level in 12 weeks - as a result of the failure of the official market to satisfy the big need backlog by manufacturers, traders and foreign investors seeking to repatriate resources. Given that September, the CBN has actually allocated over $1.0 bn to BDCs in a bid to inject more liquidity and simplicity demand stress, according to media sources. However, the volatility on the market remained unabated.
The current pressure on foreign exchange prices is attributable to a number of aspects: First, reputable foreign exchange demand by producers whose responsibility to their international providers remains to increase. In addition, elevated need for dollars appear driven by festive season related importation in anticipation of yuletide sales as well as year-end travel connected need. Finally, speculation by market participants who anticipate the Naira to depreciate also additional remains to weigh on the black market rate.
Dollar Supply Continues To Be Thin
The trading window for importers and exporters, that was introduced in 2017 to draw in resources inflows by providing investors a weaker and also market-determined naira rate, has actually experienced a lack of dollars because the main stopped its regular interventions to offer foreign exchange in March, according to Stanbic IBTC as well as Rand Merchant Bank in a report.
The Rand Merchant Bank said, "Dollar supply remains slim as foreign investors continue to remain on the sidelines in the middle of weak principles and also oil price volatility." Nigeria's economic situation, which has actually remained in a four-week lockdown to suppress the coronavirus pandemic, was predicted to acquire 3.4% this year, according to the International Monetary Fund in March. The trend has come to pass now.
In fact, AZA analysts, Murega Mungai and Terry Karanja said, "We visualize further stress on the naira as a result of decreasing export profits incorporated with deepening economic results from the coronavirus." The quest of dollars is more aggravated by the need and demand from foreign capitalists/investors inability to repatriate funds abroad.
Black Market Defies Monetary Policy of CBN
The recent push stems from monetary policy patterns in 2016 when, in the middle of a recession, Nigeria's federal government stubbornly rejected to devalue the naira in spite of an expanding void between official as well as black market rates. As well as, when it ultimately did, it turned out to be a handled float as it merely moved the money's worth from one peg to an additional.
Yet with the proverbial genie out of the bottle, the past five years have been a relentless experiment on just how to handle a currency crisis of differing proportions. Many things among others got to a head recently when Godwin Emefiele, governor of CBN asserted the black market rate "cannot be the basis" to figure out the naira's genuine worth. Emefiele's debate consisted of explanation of black markets as "illegitimate" and also "shallow."
Yet, with the black market rates not fixed by the central bank of Nigeria unlike others, black market operators frequently provide a more precise decision on the levels of the supply, demand, and also rates of the dollar. While it's hard to record the exact dimension of the parallel market, what's clear is that "it plays a considerable function that analyzes true value of the cash to the common person in the economic climate," states Oghenefejiro Eduviere, Lagos-based foreign exchange trading partner at African currency broker, AZA.
The naira, which started the year at around 360 naira to the dollar on black markets, is now on the verge of crossing the mentally important "red line" of 500 naira.
There has been a lot of trends in the black market otherwise known as parallel market around the world. Basically, the major influence on these trends came from the COVID-19 pandemic that affected the economy and all other institutions. In fact, the reason given by CBN for stopping trading of dollars in the first quarter of the year was the pandemic. Nonetheless, black market keeps on making strong impact in foreign exchange and it can be felt everywhere. It is no more surprising to what extent the black market can greatly influence forex holding to the fact that it provides a better option to investors to get the much needed scarce foreign currencies. Some of the greatest trends that were witnessed have been highlighted so far in the article. However, you can explore more on the trends here. There are more interesting posts on the similar topic that can be assessed.
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I hope you all had a great weekend! After a few days of recovering, I finally got out of the house this weekend and it felt so great to be back to normal! I wore this look to brunch yesterday with some of our friends and it was perfect for the weather and occasion. This shirt is so so great for layering! It looks like a utility jacket, but so light weight which makes it perfect for Spring + Summer. It was around 87 degrees here yesterday, so I definitely didn't need much to layer with. And can we talk about this bag?! I love, love, love a vintage, designer piece that is in great condition and this one so chic! It also has a strap with it, so I plan to carry it a lot as a crossbody bag. This one is the Alma 'MM', but The Lady Bag has so many options for gently used, vintage pieces that you'll love. Use code MEGAN50 for $50 OFF your purchase + free shipping!!
After almost a year of redecorating, I'm SO excited to finally share our HOME TOUR on SMP Living today!! I'm also taking over their instagram to share some of my favorite rooms in our home, so be sure to follow along! Also, I'll be sharing the photos of each and every detail right here on For All Things Lovely later this week!
P.S. - My content is going to look a little bit different this week, so I just wanted to give you guys a heads up! Obviously I'm SO excited to finally share my Home Tour with you guys, but because of the surgical bra I have to wear for one week while recovering, it makes outfit posts pretty difficult. Let's just say, it doesn't go so well with a sundress. :) So, between the Home Tour reveal and some other great content I have coming your way, bare with me as this week is a little off! You guys are the best and I appreciate your kind words and encouragement more than you know! xoxo.
This is the perfect, casual spring look! I love that utility jacket!
Loving this outfit! This is totally my style, and I love those heels you've paired with it! You look great!
Love that bag with this outfit!
Great outfit! So simple, yet so cute! Can't wait to see your house tour pictures!
So happy you were able to get out and enjoy the weekend! Excited for the home tour!!!
Wishing you all the best! Glad you could enjoy the weekend!
Such a gorgeous look - loving your chic jacket. You've styled it beautifully!
Thinking of you pretty lady and hope you feel better soon!!
I'm so glad to hear you're recovering well! I wish you the very best of luck with it!
On the plus side, this outfit is FAB! I love the classic LV & the utility jacket - so gorgeous with simple, pared back pieces.
I have been praying for you all week Megan! I'm so happy to hear you were able to get out over the weekend. I absolutely loved your home tour! It was a dream!
I love everything about this look!! Awesome!!


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"Kentucky Wesleyan put so much time and effort into me. The faculty were excellent, and set a great example of commitment and a spirit of giving." – Fred Wright '80
B.S., Chemistry, Kentucky Wesleyan College
M.S., Chemistry, Butler University
Wife, Melinda (married in 1988)
Three grown sons
Why do you give to Wesleyan?
"Kentucky Wesleyan changed my life. I met my best friend (Sam Clark Jr. '80) there, and I married his sister.
"While we give to Wesleyan, we feel strongly that we are really giving back. Even though we have given for 38 straight years, and my employer, Eli Lilly and Company, has always matched our gifts, we still need to continue to give back. In addition to Melinda's brother, her dad (Sam Clark Sr. '52), uncle (Roy Clark '43) and cousins, including Emory Clark '80, graduated from Wesleyan. So our ties to the College are very strong.
"Kentucky Wesleyan put so much time and effort into me. The faculty were excellent, and set a great example of commitment and a spirit of giving."
Why do you encourage others to give to Kentucky Wesleyan?
"Dr. Magnuson made giving real through his commitment to the College and to his students. His life is a reminder to me of what to do, and I'm sure every Wesleyan graduate has a similar story to tell of someone who impacted them during their Wesleyan years."
Why did you choose Kentucky Wesleyan?
"I was familiar with the College because my brother (John Wright '73) and several people from my home church attended Wesleyan.
Many of my friends were going to the University of Kentucky, and I considered UK, but I was awarded a James Graham Brown Scholarship (the second year these scholarships were awarded), so that made the Wesleyan decision easy."
What are special memories of your years as a student at Wesleyan?
"I have many good memories, from fraternity rivalries (I was a Sigma Nu) to intramurals to studying late at night in Dr. Magnuson's office.
The campus was a great place, and I felt right at home.
"Dr. Magnuson had such a passion for chemistry, and he was as much an influence on me as my father was. He gave me excellent career advice. Drs. Connor and Flachskam were great, too. All three of them came to my wedding, which took place in Bowling Green eight years after my graduation from Wesleyan. That meant a lot.
"With Dr. Magnuson's help, I got a 10-week internship at his alma mater (University of Kansas) in an undergraduate research program in chemistry. That experience was very valuable and helped me understand what opportunities were available to a chemistry graduate."
Tell us about your career.
"I was employed at Eli Lilly and Company for 35 years, most of that time in Indianapolis. I worked as an organic chemist and sought to develop life-saving medicines. I hold three patents.
"I was in human resources my last 25 years at Lilly. That was a good fit, because I understood the needs of scientists. We lived in Kinsale, Ireland, for one and a half years, where I worked at a Lilly manufacturing site. That was quite an experience and the highlight of my career. A good memory of our time there was a visit from Dr. Magnuson, who was vacationing in the area. Wesleyan connections last a lifetime.
"Eli Lilly gave me a stable and enjoyable career, and my parents and Kentucky Wesleyan prepared me for success. My dad was a World War II veteran who did not have the opportunity to attend college. He and my mother worked hard and saved because they were determined that their children have college educations.
"The Wesleyan faculty, through their dedication and support, guided me on the right path."
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Andalucia is a top destination for walking, we head out of the door and in any direction. There are few obstacles except natural ones, we´ve had to backtrack because of not being able to cross streams.
Here is a route we´ve been checking out and hope to walk in stages as well as our more local Camino Mozarabe we want to do. So little time!
So if you fancy a change from the commercialised GR -65 Santiago de Compostela walking route try this newly restored and signed route from Portugal to Jaén in northern Andalucia.
New signposts and markers have been added all along the route, just look out for the red and white signs.
Stages of the GR 48 Sierra Morena walking route.
The photo and map are from the Spanish GR -48 walking site. There is a guide available in English drop me an email and I´ll translate how to get one - rachel dot martos at gmail dot com.
There is a lovely rural hotel right on the GR48 route at Montoro - Hotel Rural Molino La Nava.


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Posted By: Jeremy Eccles | Date: September 18, 2015
Joseph Neparrnga Gumbula was a generous man. And coming from an influential family " his father, Tom Djawa's art is held in collections around the world – it was inevitable that he would assume a role of teacher in building a cultural understanding of Indigenous Australia.
So first – but perhaps not by plan – he apprenticed as a carpenter, followed by a stint in the NT Police Force, where he received a Commendation for Bravery.
Then he became a member of the rock band, Soft Sands. It had some success on the Australian music scene, but its major success, some might say, was that it paved the way for the huge achievements of the band to come – Yothu Yindi.
But in his role as a leader of traditional ceremonies within his own community of Yolngu, and a master singer of Manikay, the Indigenous song tradition of NE Arnhemland, success came in directing performances at major venues – from the the Garma Festival in Arnhemland to the Cite de la Musique in Paris.
It was in 2003 that he accepted a Visiting Senior Fellowship at the University of Melbourne, which gave him a chance to explore the Donald Thomson Collection of barks and artefacts from NE Arnhemland at Museum Victoria and in the Ian Potter Museum of Art. And it was during this time that he became a founder of the National Recording Project for Indigenous Performance in Australia.
By 2007, the University of Sydney had awarded him an honorary Doctorate of Music for his contribution to cultural understanding, and as Dr Gumbula he went on to become a senior advisor on Australian Indigenous collections around the world.
His 2009 exhibition, Makarr-Garma: Aboriginal Collections from a Yolngu Perspective at Sydney University, provided deeper insights into Yolngu culture than had been ever seen before. And his book, Mali' Buku-Runganmaram: Images from Milingimbi and Surrounds, 1927-1962 (2011), received a Mander Jones Award for the best interpretation of an Australian archive in an individual publication.
His career spanned 44 years, and at the time of his death, Dr Gumbula was still active in working toward cross-cultural understanding.
"Dr J. N. Gumbula – the honeybee man eternal. Follow the waters home and rest with the old people".
Sourced from the obituary by Aaron Corn, student and co-author with Dr Gumbula.
Url: http://music.sydney.edu.au/champion-of-reclaiming-the-past-vale-gumbula
Artist: Tom Djawa
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"But I don't think of you as Asian!" Microaggressions in everyday life
While I was desperately trying to put together an intriguing research proposal that would sound like I am an intersectionality pro (which I am not), I came across an interesting concept called microaggressions. The term struck me as a little peculiar but when I read up about it, I had one of my OMG-what-I-experience-actually-has-a-name-and-others-go-through-exactly-the-same moments. What I feel in these moments is some sort of positively painful realisation that there are many people out there sharing a very similar experience, that this experience actually is a thing and that it may even have a name! It's very powerful. There are difficult and painful experiences and moments that I've been going through over and, felt alone and helpless, blamed myself, maybe didn't even notice anymore when it happened because we grew so accustomed to it. And then this sudden revelation feels like a heavy load that I wasn't even aware I was carrying, has been lifted off my shoulders.
So when I skimmed through the article about microaggressions (1), one section in particular caught my attention. It was a list of quotes that black people in the US commonly hear. Although the reality of black people in the US is obviously entirely different from my own (2), I felt shaken when I read that list. Because I recognised many of them!
If I'd make my own list, it would be verrrry long and the following phrased would be definitely on it:
"When I talk about immigrants and people with migration background (3), I really don't talk about you."
"I don't see you as an Asian."
"But you're totally German, of course!"
"But you speak without an accent."
"Where did you learn your excellent German?"
"How come you have such a German name?" (And, if they are really insensitive: "I would have expected you`re called something like [make up a stupid, cliché "Asian"-sounding name]! Haha!")
"This is your brother?? No way!!! How's that possible??!?!" (Adoption, douchebag!)
And the classic: "Where are you from? Germany? Oh but I mean where are you really from? Like, your roots?"
In their 1978 study on racism in TV commercials, Pierce et al. describe microaggressions as "subtle, stunning often automatic, and non-verbal exchanges which are 'put downs' of blacks by offenders. The offensive mechanisms used against blacks often are innocuous. The cumulative weight of their never-ending burden is the major ingredient in black-white interactions." (1).
The article I came across extends the concept to rhetorical microaggressions and exemplifies that by the above mentioned list of statements and questions.
I personally cannot label anyone as racist because they say things like that when talking to me (except for the ones who rant on about criminal, dangerous immigrants and then are like `Oh but you are different, obviously!´).
What makes it so difficult to deal with rhetorical microaggressions is that they fall under the category of unconcious racism (4). So in my case, it's not the sort of thing people say with the intention to make me feel bad and inferior. Quite the contrary, I think most people use these phrases to say something nice, to say something personal, to show interest in me. (And some just because they somehow haven't arrived in the 21st century yet where a person can have more complex identities than the ones they know.) And what's more: Of course these things are most likely to be said in the beginning of a conversation, when you've just met or been introduced, so are you gonna interrupt the other person and start lecturing them about microaggressions and what's appropriate and what not, and how they just hurt your feelings? No, of course you won't!
Because you're a polite individual and you know the other person just tries to be nice and that pointing it out in any way would make everyone feel very awkward and uncomfortable. And in the end, you would be the one made responsible for ruining the conversation, not them for having said something stupid in the first place.
Because in most cases, you don't really give a fuck about that other person as the small talk will be over in 2 minutes and you never gonna see them again. Confronting them would require so much more energy than just ignore your feelings.
Because you're so used to these interactions that they've become a totally normal part of a conversation and you end up blaming yourself for reacting over-sensitive.
Because you may feel so hurt and invaded and disrespected that you have to cope with these feelings internally and don't have any spare energy to confront the other person.
I think the biggest problem for me is that in the end, all these comments point at the fact that I am different, again and again and again. Even when they state that I am in fact not any different. Because pointing that out is making a point in and by itself. Some of you may think now "But.. hang on. She doesn't want to hear that she is different. But she also doesn't want to hear that she is not any different!? So you can't make it right, no matter what you say!" And you know what? I don't say that all of it makes sense. That my reaction, my feelings, my thoughts always make sense. But do they have to? Life is messy, identities are fluid and situational. Sometimes, I hear things from strangers and it doesn't affect me at all. Then I hear more or less the same thing from friends and it really hurts. Sometimes it's the other way round.
I think that if I could give an advice, I would say: just don't make statements about other peoples' identity or appearance - unless you're explicitly asked for your opinion. Swallow you're surprise when you meet someone who doesn't fit into any of your exisiting categories of race or gender or identity. Wait until you get to know the person and then, if you're curious, carefully approach the topic. Oftentimes, once you engage in a longer conversation, some of your questions are answered incidentally. Just know that for many people, questions about origin, roots, and identity are deeply personal and can be emotionally loaded. Of coursmie, there are individuals who don't have any issue with speaking about themselves openly and are happy to answer all your questions. Open your heart and open your mind and you will feel if what you say makes the other person uncomfortable or not.
Sometimes I have to remind me of that myself, believe me! And I am sure you'll be amused to hear that every once in a while, I totally fuck it up and ask exactly the same annyoing questions that I hate so much myself.
In another article, Pierce writes that Blacks "must be taught to recognize these microaggressions and construct [their own] future by taking appropriate action at each instance of recognition." (5) So this is something that I will work on. If someone doesn't know that they are being racist because it's unconscious, then someone has to point it out to them. And I guess I am one of those someones. I don't know how yet and the mere thought of it makes me feel anxious. But I will read (and think) into it, try different strategies, and tell you about how it went.
P.S. Check out this great photography project that documents more examples of microaggressions experienced by young people in the US.
(1) Pierce, C. (et al.) (1978): "An experiment in racism: TV commercials." In C. Pierce (Ed.), Television and education, pp. 62-88. Beverly Hills, CA: Sage.
(2) I know only in theory about black lives in the US, so by no means I intend to simply apply concepts that grasp the complexity of their reality to my own. I think, however, that most critical theory on race and gender originates in the works of people of colour from the US, and that there is lots of potential to draw on these theories when writing about issues of race and gender in a European context.
(3) In Germany, the not-so-nice-but-still-very-common word for immigrants is "Ausländer" which directly translated means "outlander", and the sort of more politically correct term "Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund" which I translated here as "people with migration background"
(4) cf. Lawrence, Charles (1987): "The Id, the ego, and equal protection: Reckoning with unconscious racism". In: Stanford Law Review, 39, pp. 317-388
(5) Pierce, C. (1974): "Psychiatric problems of the Black minority." In: S. Arieti (Ed.): American Handbook of Psychiatry, pp.512-523. New York: Basic Books
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WebQoof: No, The Govt Isn't Reading Your WhatsApp Messages
WhatsApp messages and calls are end-to-end encrypted so that no third parties can read/listen to your conversations.
Krutika Kale, BOOM
Published: 10 Jul 2018, 4:32 AM IST
(Photo Courtesy: Boom Live)
A viral photo about a new feature of WhatsApp is doing the rounds these days with a lot of our readers asking us whether it is true or not. The image talks about a new security feature in which the government can also read your messages.
This is in context of the government's warning to WhatsApp last week asking the technology company to bring in new measures to control misinformation on its platform.
The image looks like the one below.
According to the forwarded image, if there are three blue ticks, it means that the government has read your messages and found it to be okay. But if you get two blue ticks and a red tick it means that the government has read the message and the police will arrest you soon.
The message was mentioned in a satire article on ScoopWhoop in 2015.
Let's Stop Trusting Fake WhatsApp Texts That Claim Innocent Lives
Speaking to BOOM, WhatsApp's Spokesperson called it fake and said, "A rumour that the Indian government can read your messages and the "police will arrest you soon" is floating around. We've seen this before (last in 2015) though wanted to flag in case it picks up given WhatsApp and the Government of India is in the news this week!"
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The privacy of our users is very important to WhatsApp. Every message and call is secured by end-to-end encryption so that no third parties, not even WhatsApp, can read or listen to your conversations. In addition, WhatsApp never displays three check marks in message chats.
WhatsApp's Spokesperson told BOOM
About The Read Receipts
WhatsApp's website gives a detailed description as to how many ticks the app shows and what each one indicates.
WhatsApp website shows what the ticks mean.
Here's What WhatsApp Can Do to Address the Fake News Problem
Not only this, but there is one more message that has made a comeback.
A message claiming that everything you do on social media is being recorded and being saved. Your devices are now connected to the ministry systems and also that the group admin can be in trouble and can even be arrested if forwards in the groups include messages on any political and religious debates as it is an offence now. You can read the whole message below.
Fake Messages on WhatsApp, Facebook Disrupting India's Harmony
The message is fake as there exists no such organisation as the Ministry of Internal Regulation in India. Bangalore Mirror called out this very rumour in 2017.
WhatsApp is clearly under pressure after the government's stern warning that put the onus of over 30 deaths since 2017 on the tech company's inability to rein in rumours through its platform. WhatsApp is likely to come out with a new feature that labels forwarded messages, reports The Indian Express. The 'Forwarded label' feature is likely to be helpful in identifying spam messages that get circulated on the platform.
(The story first published on BOOM Live and has been republished with permission.)
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Mojibake (文字化け, moji caractere + bake mudança, literalmente caracteres fantasmas ou caracteres mudados) é o termo da língua japonesa que se costuma utilizar para descrever o problema de caracteres incorretamente interpretados em sistemas de informática (Conhecido como "trubisco" ou "garatuja" em português). Geralmente os caracteres são substituídos pelo símbolo �.

O Mojibake acontece quando algum programa de computador recebe informação de texto cujos caracteres estão codificados por uma convenção com a qual não sabe lidar.  Frequentemente isso acontece porque o programa foi feito antes que se chegasse a um padrão bem aceito para a representação de sinais diacríticos de uma língua estrangeira.

Uma defesa básica contra o problema de Mojibake é escrever ou converter os textos para transcrições romanizadas sem diacríticos (escrevendo, por exemplo, "Voce esta bem" ou "Voce estah bem?" em vez de "Você está bem?").  A desvantagem, é claro, consiste em perda de elegância e possivelmente de clareza no texto.

Entre as línguas mais associadas ao Mojibake incluem-se o japonês, o chinês e o russo (que usa o alfabeto cirílico).  Algumas vezes ocorre Mojibake entre duas codificações distintas da mesma língua, como por exemplo EUC-JP e Shift-JIS, ambos feitos para codificar a língua japonesa.

O Mojibake chama-se luan ma (亂碼 ou 乱码 luan4 ma3), ou "código caótico" na língua chinesa.

Exemplo: "文字化け" pode ser mostrado como "•¶Žš‰»'¯" (é possível que este exemplo não seja mostrado corretamente, dependendo do software exato usado para ver este artigo).

Ver também
 Código

Terminologia informática
Palavras, frases e expressões em japonês

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Q: Having different jQuery UI version in one page I have a widget that requires jQuery ui to work.
I do not need to have a specific version of the library. But, this widget will be used across different sites and pages maintained by different developers. And I'd hate to make others make sure that they load scripts for my stuff to work.
I've taken this approach to handle jQuery conflicts.
Can someone give me an idea of how to load jquery ui allowing other versions(if any) to work?


Tim Hurst has over ten years of experience designing and delivering complex IT solutions in a consulting environment and is passionate about helping clients deliver business value through the innovative use of technology. His areas of expertise include architecting, designing, developing, and maintaining web-based applications using the Microsoft .NET stack, most recently targeting public cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services. Tim is a thoughtful mentor and coach at Pariveda and is passionate about developing talent within Pariveda and client teams.
Tim's work spans a variety of industries including Insurance, Direct Sales, Retail Energy, Environmental, Healthcare, and Retail. He has deep experience leading agile teams through the entire Software Development Life Cycle. Tim works closely with clients and delivery teams during planning to determine solution approach, scope, budget, staffing, and timeline; and he also engages throughout the software delivery process to deliver excellent solutions providing business value.
Prior to joining Pariveda Solutions in 2010, Tim honed his software development and consulting skills at EMC Consulting.
Outside of the office, Tim enjoys spending time with his wife Krystal and his three young boys Mark, Zach and Nathan. He keeps busy with frequent DIY projects in and around his house, and on the weekends you'll find him enjoying his newly remodeled backyard patio with a craft beer in hand. Tim is also an avid enthusiast of Tex-Mex cuisine and enjoying the many fine margaritas and patio dining opportunities in DFW.
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GreekReporter.comGreeceAthens Railway Turns 150: Flashback to When History Was Made (Photos)
Athens Railway Turns 150: Flashback to When History Was Made (Photos)
By Katherine Filippeos
The Piraeus-Kifissia Electric Railway, known to most as the "Ilektrikos" has been in operation for almost 150 years, during which time it has significantly transformed the world of transportation for Athenians and travelers alike.
What started off as a transportation system with an Athens-Piraeus route by means of horse and carriage, was followed by the creation of a steam-powered train, and finally, the electric-powered train.
The modern train system first began with its initiation in 1855 by the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexandros Mavrokordatos, responsible for submitting the first bill for establishing an Athens-Piraeus railway.
By 1869 Απ' Αθηνών εις Πειραιά Σιδηροδρόμου ("Athens – Piraeus Railway") – S.Α.P. S.A. completed the works and a test route was made carrying officials and dignitaries. What began as a dream had now become a reality.
The steam engine, which consisted of 6 wagons, traveled an 8.5 km distance from Thissio to Pireas in approximately 19 minutes; the two cities (Athens and Piraeus) were now linked with iron railway tracks.
Railway turns electric September 16,1904
During the period between the date of the test route, in 1869 and September 16, 1904, when the railway became electric, the following developments took place: the laying of a double track as well as the start of the construction of a tunnel in 1889, running from Thissio up to Omonia.
In 1930 Hellenic Electric Railways completed the extension of the underground tunnel up to ATTIKI station with a double line in order to connect the Electric Railway with Kifissia and an underground station below Omonia; Viktoria and Attiki stations followed respectively, both in operation by 1949.
By 1937, the electrification of the railway of Kifissia was underway, however, the construction works were not completed at this time. Changes regarding which company would finally undertake the project settled in 1950 when the Hellenic Electric Railways continued the works until its gradual completion in 1957.
At last, the transportation from Piraeus to Kiffisia with the Electric Railway also became a reality.
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Francisco Regueiro (1934) – regista e sceneggiatore spagnolo
 Iván Carril Regueiro (1985) – calciatore spagnolo, di ruolo centrocampista
 Jonathan Carril Regueiro (1984) – calciatore spagnolo, di ruolo attaccante, fratello del calciatore Iván
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 Luis Regueiro Urquiola (1943) – ex calciatore messicano, di ruolo centrocampista
 Maricarmen Regueiro (1965) – attrice venezuelana
 Mario Regueiro, propr. Mario Ignacio Regueiro Pintos (1978) – ex calciatore uruguaiano, di ruolo centrocampista
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memo-11-10-2015-14
MEMO TO: Mayor Barber and Board of Commissioners
FROM: Frank A. Rush, Jr., Town Manager
SUBJECT: Comments from Town Manager - Monthly Statistical Report
Special Ceremony to Honor Commissioner Hoover and Commissioner Wootten – Dec 8
Town officials, staff, and the general public will honor the service of Commissioner Hoover and Commissioner Wootten at a special ceremony on Tuesday, December 8 at 4 pm. The ceremony will be held at the Emerald Isle Public Boating Access Area. Light refreshments will be served.
Commissioner Wootten has served as a Town Commissioner for 14 years total, including the last 12 consecutive years. Commissioner Hoover has served as a Town Commissioner for 13 years total, including the last 9 consecutive years. Commissioner Wootten is currently tied with Commissioner Messer as the longest serving elected official in the history of the Town of Emerald Isle. After Commissioner Messer and Commissioner Wootten, Lenora Heverly served as Mayor and Commissioner for a total of 13 years, 7 months, and George Spell served as a Commissioner for 13 years, 4 months. Commissioner Hoover is the 5th-longest serving elected official in the Town's history.
I know the entire town joins me in thanking Commissioner Hoover and Commissioner Wootten for their exceptional service to the Town of Emerald Isle.
New Commissioners Sworn In at December 8 Meeting
Steve Finch and Candace Dooley will be sworn in as new Town Commissioners near the beginning of the Board's December 8 regular meeting, and we will also schedule a brief reception at that meeting for the public to offer congratulations.
Blue Star Memorial Ceremony – November 11 at 11 am – One Lane Detour
Town staff have assisted the EI Garden Club with the November 11 ceremony for the Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker located near the new Welcome Center. The ceremony will begin at 11 am. The eastbound lane of NC 58 will be closed during the ceremony, and eastbound traffic will use the westbound lane near the new Welcome Center. Westbound traffic will be detoured down Bogue Inlet Drive to Canal Drive and over to Old Ferry Road. We expect the detour to be in effect for less than one hour.
Annual Christmas Parade – November 28 at 3 pm
The 12th annual Christmas parade is coming together, and we appreciate the hard work of Don Wells, parade organizer, the Emerald Isle Business Association, and other volunteers to continue this great annual tradition. The parade route will again begin near the Town Government complex and travel west on NC 58 to the Mangrove Drive intersection.
Update – The Rusty Pelican
The deadline for the owner of The Rusty Pelican to either make necessary repairs or demolish the structure is November 30. The owner recently secured a demolition permit, and indicated to Josh Edmondson, Town Planner, that she intends to demolish the building and retain the septic system and parking lot. Town staff will assist the owner in any way that we can be helpful in this process.
Update – 7405 Archers Creek Court
The deadline for the owner of this property to either make necessary repairs or demolish the structure is December 31. The owner has been working with a real estate agent on the potential sale of the property, however, we are uncertain as to the status. The Town has offered to make the EI Fire Department available to burn the structure as a training exercise, however, the owner must secure approval from the mortgage company before this process can proceed.
New Year's Eve Fireworks
As part of the annual Crystal Coast Countdown events on New Year's Eve, there will again be a fireworks show from the end of Bogue Inlet Pier. Fireworks will begin at 9 pm this year in hopes of generating a bigger turnout for the fireworks. Town staff are also working on a "Shamrock Drop" from the Fire Department's ladder truck as part of the event. The fireworks display is funded by the Crystal Coast Countdown organizers.
Electronic Message Sign(s)
With NCDOT's recent communication indicating that the planned electronic message sign(s) can not be located on NC 58 right-of-way, we continue to consider alternative ideas. Based on feedback from several individuals, the most likely scenario involves a revision to the Town's sign ordinance to require non-profit events to use professionally made signs and/or banners for placement in the right-of-way, and/or the installation of attractive, Town-maintained and controlled posts set up specifically for approved banners. I expect to present the relevant sign ordinance amendment and plan to the Board for consideration at the December or January Board meeting.
Retiree Health Insurance Program
I continue to consider various ideas to provide health insurance benefits to employees who retire with 20 or more years of service to the Town, and I hope to present a proposal to the Board at either the December, January, or February meeting. I am attempting to provide a meaningful benefit to our dedicated, long-serving employees while building in appropriate cost-control and predictability mechanisms.
2016 Controlled Deer Hunt
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission recently completed the new deer population estimate, and again estimates a total population of 105 deer in the western area of Emerald Isle. This compares with 105 in fall 2014 and 159 in fall 2013. Although the population has remained stable, the NC WRC still recommends that the Town strive to remove 30- 50 deer with a controlled hunt in early 2016. I have attached a copy of the recent letter from the NC WRC Regional Biologist, Evin Stanford.
We intend to duplicate our 2015 approach for the 2016 controlled hunt, and will again use EIPD personnel to remove deer only from Town right of ways, Town property, and wooded private properties that provide permission. All hunting will be completed with bow and arrow, in the middle of the night, on weekdays only in January (and February, if necessary). If the Board concurs with this approach, we will begin planning for the 2016 controlled hunt.
New Sidewalk Stubs
Based on positive feedback from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, we are planning to install 4 new sidewalk stubs near the entrance to Emerald Plantation Shopping Center and Old Ferry Road in order to provide for a safer route for pedestrians and bicyclists crossing NC 58 to access nearby retail establishments. I hope to have these stubs installed before the St. Patrick's Festival in March. The new stubs (estimated cost of $6,600 or less) will be funded by funds in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Fund generated through donations and fundraising.
EI EMS, Inc. Audit Completed
I have attached a draft copy of the June 30, 2015 audit report for EI EMS, Inc. that was recently completed by Williams, Scarborough, Smith, and Gray CPAs. As a result of higher than anticipated call service fees and lower expenditures, EI EMS, Inc. ended the fiscal year with an ending cash balance of $59,329. I expect that the Joint EMS Committee will discuss the potential use of these funds for the purchase of a new quick-response vehicle in the coming months.
Joint EMS Committee
The Town's 3 appointments to the Joint EMS Committee are Mayor Barber, Commissioner Wootten, and me. With Commissioner Wootten's departure, the Board will need to appoint a replacement to serve on the Joint EMS Committee. I hope to convene the Joint EMS Committee soon thereafter to discuss the planned vehicle purchase and begin work on their FY 16-17 budget.
Update – Senator Jean Preston Memorial Playground
I met recently on-site with SunLand Builders, Yardworks, and Task Contracting to discuss in-kind construction services for the new playground. The support from these companies is outstanding and is greatly appreciated.
I expect to have SunLand Builders complete the roadway connection from the existing boat ramp parking lot to the new playground before Christmas, with much, if not all of the work being donated. We then expect to order the playground equipment on or around February 1 with donations in hand at that time (approximately $45,000 in hand now). Yardworks, Task Contracting, and Sewell Turf Grass will provide in-kind labor, donated materials, and Rotary grant funds to complete landscaping and parking area improvements in February or March.
The Town expects to learn the outcome of the grant request for the construction of an elevated wooden walkway from the playground to the boat ramp pier by February. If the grant is awarded, grant funds would not be available until later in 2016, and this feature would be constructed in fall 2016. If the grant funds are not awarded, this walkway will be delayed indefinitely
Depending on available funds in the future, we also hope to add a small, prefabricated unisex bathroom near the new playground equipment. There is sufficient land available to accommodate this addition after the playground equipment is installed.
Bogue Inlet Drive Bicycle Path, Street Improvements?
After the installation of decorative lighting this winter and other minor expenses, the balance in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Fund Committee's account will be approximately $30,000, with an additional $25,000 +/- expected from the 2016 marathon races.
There is some ongoing discussion about using these funds to construct a dedicated bicycle path spur from NC 58 to Bogue Inlet Pier, which would be a great addition to the Town's bicycle path network. If this idea is pursued, I'd like to also explore the potential for resurfacing Bogue Inlet Drive or potentially even redesigning the street layout for Bogue Inlet Drive to create a more attractive and functional street. It would also be ideal to add new decorative lights, trees, and signage in this area also. Please let me know your thoughts on this idea.
Donation Jar Pays Off Over Time
As noted in the attached letter from Ken Stone, Chairman of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, to Ronnie Ryan, owner of Highway 58 Bikes, the donation jar in place at their store has generated a total of $4,796 in recent years. That's a significant amount from a donation jar, and reflects the popularity of the Town's bicycle path network.
New State Laws May Impact Town
Additional research is necessary before making any adjustments, however, 4 new State laws may have a significant impact on Town operations in the future:
A new law appears to prohibit a municipality from enforcing a local storm water ordinance that is more stringent than State regulation. For more than 15 years, the Town has enforced a storm water ordinance that requires all development, including single-family homes and duplexes (not required by State regulations) to control runoff from all impervious surfaces on site from the first 2 inches of rainfall. The Town's 2 inch standard is also greater than the State's 1.5 inch standard. The Town's storm water ordinance may need to be amended to reflect these changes, or may even need to be completely repealed. If the Town's ordinance can not be more stringent than State regulations, there may be no point in having a Town storm water ordinance.
A new law appears to require the Town to formally notify adjacent property owners about all new public construction projects. The Town often notifies nearby property owners about construction projects anyway, but this new requirement will add another formal step to the construction process.
A new law requires all State and local government agencies to post financial data on a website, and we are awaiting guidance from the Local Government Commission regarding the level of detail required to be posted. The Town has routinely posted summary budget information each month for many years, however, it's not clear if the new law will require real-time reporting of all Town financial transactions. This could result in additional workload and expense for the Town to comply.
There has long been authority for a municipality to collect an annual $5 motor vehicle fee for all registered vehicles in the Town. The Town has never seriously considered this fee in the past because it would have only generated approximately $12,000 - $15,000 annually. The General Assembly has adopted new legislation that increases this fee to $30 per motor vehicle annually, and the Board may wish to consider this potential revenue source in future budgets to augment the street resurfacing budget. The $30 fee could generate anywhere from $72,000 - $90,000 in new revenue.
Gradual Distribution of Topsoil in NC 58 Right of Way
As time and funds permit, Town staff plan to gradually add topsoil to the sandy depressions along the wide NC 58 right of way between Coast Guard Road and the Welcome Center in an effort to promote the establishment of grass in these areas. The establishment of grass will improve the aesthetics of this area and also make it easier to mow these areas in the future. As discussed previously with the Board, our initial goal was to make the NC 58 right of way "look like a park", and I believe we have achieved that goal. Our new goal is to eventually make the NC 58 right of way "look like a golf course". I hope we will be able to achieve that goal over time.
12th Street Speed Concerns
EIPD continues to collect data on motor vehicle speeds on Ocean Drive near 12th Street. Depending on the average speeds, maximum speeds, and frequency of speeding in this 25 mph zone, Town staff may install a 3-way STOP sign at this intersection in the coming weeks.
Additional Deck Safety Efforts
Town staff still plan to coordinate with the condominium complexes in Emerald Isle to develop a similar, voluntary deck inspection program for these rental units. This initiative will take additional effort due to the number of condo complexes and the need to get several HOA boards involved.
Additionally, Town staff are working with Planning Board member Jim Osika to potentially schedule a special training session offered by the North American Deck and Railing Association. The intended audience for the training is licensed general contractors, home inspectors, rental property maintenance personnel, local government inspectors, and the general public. We hope to schedule this training for December if there is sufficient interest.
Planned Beach Access Walkway Replacements
The FY 15-16 budget includes $50,000 for beach access walkway replacements, and Town staff will soon be soliciting bids for 18th Street, Bryan Street, and Nina Street. Our goal is to have all new walkways completed by the St. Patrick's Festival in March.
Old Soundside Walkways at Lee, Piney, and Ridge Removed
A contractor for the Town recently removed these three soundside walkways from Sound Drive to Bogue Sound that were very old, in poor condition, and not built to acceptable standards originally. Natural paths remain in place for people to access the Bogue Sound shoreline, and additional minor path clearing will likely be completed to insure a safe route.
New Sea Turtle Monument / Public Art Display
Based on a recommendation from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Town staff have ordered a new bronze sea turtle monument to be placed in the park-like area adjacent to the new Welcome Center. New benches will also be added.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is also discussing ideas for the addition of public art in this area. It is hoped that any new public art would clearly identify "Emerald Isle", and become a popular photo location, with photos then posted on various social media sites, in turn helping to promote Emerald Isle as a tourism and retirement destination.
New Gates Ordered for Beach Vehicle Ramps
Town staff have ordered 3 new steel gates for the Ocean Drive dog-leg ramp, Black Skimmer ramp, and The Point ramp, and we expect to install them in December. The new gates are similar to the new gates installed at the Eastern Ocean Regional Access earlier this year, and should greatly improve the aesthetic appearance of the ramps. We will also be working on other ways to improve the appearance at the ramps.
I also hope to eventually install similar gates at the Western Ocean Regional Access, EI Woods Park, Doe Drive ramp, and 16th St. ramp in the future.
NC 58 Corridor Study
NCDOT staff and Down East Regional Planning Organization staff are currently reviewing traffic counts and accident data for the 4 signalized intersections in Emerald Isle, and will soon identify options to improve traffic flow at these locations. Potential improvements may include the installation of traffic circles, additional turn lanes, longer turn lanes, signal timing adjustments, and other improvements. I expect to share these options with the Board of Commissioners in the next 3 – 4 months.
Nies v. Emerald Isle
The North Carolina Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in this case on August 24. A decision by the 3-judge panel is expected literally any day.
2016 – Vendors at WORA, EORA?
Town staff plan to reach out to local business owners this fall, and then draft a recommended set of regulations and develop a selection process that would enable mobile vendors to operate at the Eastern Ocean Regional Access and Western Ocean Regional Access during the 2016 tourism season. At this point, I expect that the process will limit this opportunity to businesses with a "brick and mortar" presence in Emerald Isle only. I hope to present recommendations to the Board in the next few months.
Village West Rezonings
I have tasked Town Planner Josh Edmondson with proceeding with the rezoning of most, if not all, of the properties included in the Village West land use plan area to the Village West zoning classification. These properties are all currently zoned Business, but are projected for Village West. Village West is a much more flexible and lucrative zoning district, and is intended to promote quality new and re-development in this area.
To date, two properties (The Islander and Transportation Impact) have already been rezoned to Village West, and we hope to also rezone the go-kart track, batting cage, Water Boggan, Lighthouse Mini-Golf, Artisan Marble, Bert's Surf Shop, Island Self-Storage, Emerald Oasis Car Wash, Wilco gas station, and nearby vacant properties to Village West in the coming months. Town staff are in the process of reaching out to affected property owners, and will soon discuss the rezonings with the Planning Board.
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 1979-1984: Martin Bangemann, Allemagne (FDP)
 1984-1989: Simone Veil, France (UDF)
 1989-1991: Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, France (UDF-PR)
 1992-1994: Yves Galland, France (UDF-Rad)
 1994-1998: Gijs de Vries, Pays-Bas (VVD)
 1998-2002: Pat Cox, Irlande (indépendant)
 2001-2004: Graham Watson, Royaume-Uni (LibDem)

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Fondation en 1976
Disparition en 2004