San Diego Comic Con is a strange and overwhelming beast. You can try to imagine what a mass of humanity 125,000 deep is like, but it won't do justice to viewing the actual spectacle with your own eyes. This being my fourth time attending I still find it incredible. Sadly this once humble gathering for comic book loving fans that has swelled the media goliath that we all know now hasn't grown without consequences. Though overall the convention has been without violence, last year debuted the first physical assault, as one stabbed another in the eye with a pencil over a seat in a panel. And this year was the first death, with a woman waiting in line for a Twilight panel falling into the street and being hit and killed by a car. Hopefully this does not set the tone for the weekend, true believers.
The Con has more things than one man can ever hope to do and see, but basically it is broken up into two areas: The convention floor—where all the booths from the various companies are set up to sell collectables and where the artists, writers, and celebrities can sign these said collectables—and the upper conference rooms, where one can attend panels held for movies, TV shows, and, of course, comic news. I learned years ago to choose my nerd battles and to try and decide what I wanted to see the most, because the first couple years attending the con I was running around like an idiot stressing myself out because I couldn't choose between meeting Incredible Hulk actor Lou Ferrigno and showing my Teen Wolf tattoo to the screenplay writer Jeph Loeb BOTH SCHEDULED AT THE SAME TIME! Oh the HUMANITY!
Being a much older and wiser fanboy, I decided to split up the con, spending Day One on the floor wandering around and checking out the booths and washed up celebrities and all the awesome art and worrying about checking out the panels the following day (Game of Thrones! Firefly!). The lone panel that I did want to attend was Rifftrax Live.
All the regulars were there with booths, though some better than others. Marvel looked like it recycled last year's set with a bunch of Iron Man suits promoting Iron Man 3. Also strangely missing were all of Marvel's big guns—Jason Aaron, Brian Michael Bendis, Matt Fraction, Jonathon Hickman, basically all the top talent writers were absent from the event. Whether this is a commentary of how little comic books have become part of the convention with TV and Movies and Video Games pushing in more and more every year, or something else entirely, is hard to say. But it doesn't thrill a lifelong comic book fan like me to have old sets and none of your big writers in attendance. DC, on the other hand, has revamped their booth a bit this year to look more like an Apple store and are presenting "classes" on a big screen overhead projector with their famous artists giving demos on how to draw and they started these DC University classes with their biggest name Jim Lee showing how to draw Batman. It's hard to criticize that.
Lots of promotion for The Hobbit peppered the con floor with posters, costumes, toys and even replicas of Gandalf, Trolls, and good ol' Gollum. I also met up with Nate Powell, who is a writer/artist that puts out great graphic novels through Top Shelf Productions (Go pick up "Swallow Me Whole" by Nate Powell, it's my favorite of his comics and he's a hell of a guy and an old punk rocker. Support him!). I know Nate Powell from interviewing him on the weekly podcast I do, "Fight For Comics" (fightforcomics.com). We chatted about G.I.Joe for a bit and how I learned from my fellow podcaster Bryton that Larry Hama (the creator of G.I.Joe) has NEVER seen the cartoon! Seriously. This blew my mind.
After a day of getting sketches from my favorite artists and meeting writers and celebrities I admire, I headed to my first panel for Rifftrax. For those that don't know, Rifftrax is the people that used to do Mystery Science Theater 3000, one of my all time favorite shows, and they were going to make fun of a short movie live! It was great to see the guys make jokes live and made me excited for the Fathom Events "Manos Hands of Fate" that they are going to mock next month.
One last thing that I should mention is that if you are going to ever attend the San Diego Comic Con, be prepared to wait in line, because that is a major part of what you will end up doing. Although tragic, it is sadly fitting that the first death at SDCC happened to someone waiting in line.


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DESPITE a tough season and continuing dry conditions, Lake Glenmaggie has begun to fill, and Southern Rural Water has announced an opening allocation of 45 per cent for Macalister Irrigation District customers this season. Lake Glenmaggie had fallen to a low of six per cent when the 2018-19 season ended on May 15. The low level exposed some of the historic features of the former township, not seen since 2007. Since May, rain and snow melt in the upper catchment have brought the storage back up to 25 per cent, exactly the same volume as in early July 2018. SRW water supply east manager Gavin Prior said this demonstrated how consistent the catchment could be. On Thursday morning Lake Glenmaggie was at 27.6 per cent full and rising. Mr Prior said it was still "one of the most reliable storages in Australia". SRW also holds a drought reserve in the Thomson Dam, of currently 33,400 megalitres. "This means we can provide a higher opening allocation for customers, allowing them to plan water use for the coming season," he said. Mr Prior said SRW had experienced another year of high demand, successfully delivering 100 per cent of high reliability and 35 per cent of low reliability water to customers in the MID. Despite having no spill entitlement from Lake Glenmaggie last year, the system delivered 176,945 megalitres, which was only 12,000 megalitres less than the 2017-18 record volume. Mr Prior said it was not unusual for the opening allocation to begin low, particularly given the high deliveries and low storage level at the end of last season. The allocation is reviewed fortnightly throughout the season, and is adjusted to take into account future rainfall and inflows into the storage. The short to medium-term outlook from the Bureau of Meteorology suggests a drier than average winter and spring. Mr Prior said that with a drier than average outlook and last year's tough season fresh in people's minds, it was a good idea to complete a water use plan and consider water needs early. "We encourage any customers who feel they will need more water this season to consider buying our shelf-price water shares or trade water via our Watermatch page," he said.
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Lake Glenmaggie is showing signs of improvement, after slow but steady inflows from snow melt and rain.
DESPITE a tough season and continuing dry conditions, Lake Glenmaggie has begun to fill, and Southern Rural Water has announced an opening allocation of 45 per cent for Macalister Irrigation District customers this season.
Lake Glenmaggie had fallen to a low of six per cent when the 2018-19 season ended on May 15.
The low level exposed some of the historic features of the former township, not seen since 2007.
Since May, rain and snow melt in the upper catchment have brought the storage back up to 25 per cent, exactly the same volume as in early July 2018.
SRW water supply east manager Gavin Prior said this demonstrated how consistent the catchment could be.
On Thursday morning Lake Glenmaggie was at 27.6 per cent full and rising.
Mr Prior said it was still "one of the most reliable storages in Australia".
SRW also holds a drought reserve in the Thomson Dam, of currently 33,400 megalitres.
"This means we can provide a higher opening allocation for customers, allowing them to plan water use for the coming season," he said.
Mr Prior said SRW had experienced another year of high demand, successfully delivering 100 per cent of high reliability and 35 per cent of low reliability water to customers in the MID.
Despite having no spill entitlement from Lake Glenmaggie last year, the system delivered 176,945 megalitres, which was only 12,000 megalitres less than the 2017-18 record volume.
Mr Prior said it was not unusual for the opening allocation to begin low, particularly given the high deliveries and low storage level at the end of last season.
The allocation is reviewed fortnightly throughout the season, and is adjusted to take into account future rainfall and inflows into the storage.
The short to medium-term outlook from the Bureau of Meteorology suggests a drier than average winter and spring.
Mr Prior said that with a drier than average outlook and last year's tough season fresh in people's minds, it was a good idea to complete a water use plan and consider water needs early.
"We encourage any customers who feel they will need more water this season to consider buying our shelf-price water shares or trade water via our Watermatch page," he said.
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Bab El-Wazir Street – A street in Cairo's past
Last checked: Nov 21st, 2021 | By: Ahmed Khodeer
Once I had entered Bab El-Wazir street, I felt a huge shifting from being in the Cairo city I knew to what Cairo used to be in the past.
The street is as old as Al Moez street, but for reasons unknown it hasn't got the same place under spotlight as Al Moez street.
Bab El-Wazir street was established in early 1341 AD and contains a unique architectural style from previous eras (from the Mamluk and Ottoman era) and many 19th-century houses which still retain their splendor.
There are many attractions in Bab El Wazir street, like the Al-Razzaz House, the Khayir Bey Group, the Quba Tarbai Al-Sharifi Mosque, the Umm Al-Sultan Shaaban School, the Sbeil and Amran Agha Mosques and the Qajmas Al-Ishaqi Mosque.
Each one of these attractions needs a whole article to write about on its own, but what really caught my eye was the Aqsunqur (blue) Mosque, so named because of the blue decorations inside of it. I consider it to be the most important attraction in the whole street.
It is a public street, so there are no working hours for all of it, but each place mentioned has its own working hours — mostly during daytime.
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Monday, December 7, 2015 | Last updated 18 minutes ago
Pictured outside The Highlands on the first anniversary of the Ridley family opening the refurbished pub are general manager Natash Tully, Matthew Ridley and assistant manager Paul Heath.
First birthday celebrations at The Highlands, Uckfield
Birthday celebrations have been held at The Highlands Inn, Uckfield, to mark a year since the Ridley family opened its doors after refurbishment.
The pub's reputation, under new ownership, is already established for offering a warm welcome, well-kept ales and good food.
So there was plenty to celebrate when a party night was held last week with live music from the band South of Saturn.
Townspeople
Townspeople took the revamped Highlands to their hearts as soon as it re-opened. That was obvious from the number of cars that packed into the car park from day one, and by March the restaurant was fully booked for this year's Christmas Day and Saturday Christmas parties.
Sunday lunches are usually fully booked too with family groups of six, ten and 12 being comfortably accommodated in the restaurant.
Good Pub Guide
The pub is in the Good Pub Guide and has been awarded Cask Mark for its Real Ales and the Ridley family are pleased that people like to come in for a drink, and to socialise at the bar, as well as enjoy a meal there.
Forty-five people are now employed at the Highlands and improvements continue to be made to the premises with attention turning to the front garden next year.
Matthew Ridley said the aim was to add something new for children, making the garden a safe haven for them in the summer as well as a place where parents could enjoy themselves.
The menu at The Highlands reflects the seasons and at the moment you will find lots of game and squashes, stews, soups and pies on it.
Matthew Ridley said: "It is good, hardy, homemade food, pub classics done well at a good price".
He added: "We have so much to offer that there is something for everyone and to suit every budget. We want to be known as an honest, safe choice for eating out."
Ian Ridley said: "This first year has been nothing short of fantastic, far exceeding our expectations. The response from the town has been amazing. This was exactly what the town needed and everyone is really pleased with the refurbishment."
• A charity quiz is to be held at The Highlands on Sunday (October 25) starting at 7.30pm. Funds will go to Restless Development, a youth-led development agency.
• New Year's Eve celebrations at The Highlands will be hosted by the Noble Jacks band. This will be a bar-only event and tickets will be £15 each to include a free arrival drink.
• Contact details for The Highlands can be found 24/7 in our Uckfield Directory. Look for the name or in categories for Pubs or Restaurants.
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Drummond built the successful general purpose J34 in large numbers for the North British Railway (NBR). On succeeding Drummond, Holmes adapted the design slightly, before introducing his larger 18in cylinder J36. The NBR classed the adapted locomotives as Class D, and the LNER classed them as J33. A total of thirty six J33s were built in five batches between 1883 and 1887.
The primary difference between the J34 and the J33, was the use of a level grate instead of a sloping grate. This change required a small increase (from 7ft 9in to 8ft) in the wheel spacing between the middle and rear axles. There were also a number of differences between the individual batches. The first batch of twelve J33s had tender springs below the axles, but later locomotives had them above the axles. The first twenty four J33s had Drummond cabs, whilst the last twelve had Holmes cabs. The last six also had an angle iron fitted to the tender footplate.
The entire class was rebuilt with new boilers between 1908 and 1913, but their external appearance barely changed. The different cab variations survived the rebuilds. The new boilers replaced the original non-lifting injectors with faceplate injectors.
After the J34s were rebuilt, they closely resembled the J33s fitted with Drummond cabs. Despite the firebox and wheel spacing differences, even Cowlairs appears to have had trouble distinguishing them at times. At least two J33s were incorrectly marked as "J34" when repainted in 1925-6.
None of the J33 tenders were built with coal rails, but they all received them during the tenures of Holmes or Reid. When the J33s were operating as bankers, they often ran tender first along exposed stretches of line. To help protect the crews from poor weather, five J33s received tender cabs and two received tender weatherboards.
The J33s could usually be found at most of the NBR's main sheds. Initially they were used on secondary main line goods, but over time they were moved to local services. Some were fitted with continuous brakes, and during busy periods these were used on suburban passenger services in the Edinburgh and Glasgow areas.
By Grouping (1923), the J33s were mainly being used on trip pilot duties and local coal trains. The allocation at this time was: Hawick (6), Kipps (6), St. Margaret's (5), Parkhead (4), Polmont (4), Burntisland (3), Carlisle (2), Thornton (2), Bathgate (2), Eastfield (1), and Dunfermline (1). After Grouping, Nos. 9021 and 9249 were moved to Kipps. They were cut down to operate the Gartverrie branch, and operated the Gunnie and Glenboig daily goods train. No. 9169 was moved to St. Margaret's to operate the Portobello and Gifford pick-up goods. No. 9169 operated this service so often, that the booked times were scratched into the paintwork in its cab! Withdrawals started in 1924, and only Nos. 9249 & 9159 were still operating at the end of 1932. These last two J33s were withdrawn in 1938.
None of the J33s survived into preservation.
I am not aware of any models of the J33s in any scale.
Thank you to Malcolm Peirson for the photograph of NBR No. 128.


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Kontomire stew is a stew made from cocoyam leaves (known in the Akan language as "kontomire"), commonly prepared in the home and very popular in Ghanaian cuisine. In Ghana, kontomire stew is served with variety of dishes, including steamed rice, cooked yam and plantain. Its English designation palava sauce is said to originate from the people of Elmina.

Ingredients

The stew consists primarily of:

 cocoyam leaves
 palm oil
egusi
 dried fish
 fresh tomatoes
 pepper
 egg/ Egusi

See also
 List of stews

References

External links
 Video how to prepare kontomire stew

Ghanaian cuisine
Stews

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I have been a hiring manager across my last three job roles, hiring for various marketing and administrative roles in medium and large companies.
Come prepared to at least talk generally about the company's current events, particularly if they've been covered in the media recently. Not knowing anything about the company you're interviewing for is one of the most damaging things candidates can do in a job interview.
Company research is usually simple, for example, you could just do a quick Google News search.
Given the current economic conditions local companies are in the media more than ever. As a potential employer, I want to know you're at least paying attention to what's in the news about us, no matter what your role.
Please take notes. Now, not all interviewers might look for that quality, but it's something I like to see. If not, it's a bit like interviewing the waiter who stumbles through taking your order and doesn't write anything down.
Just jot a few things down as you're talking with the interviewer, like a key item you want to follow-up on, or a fact to look up later for your thank you note. Don't jot down everything I say; you won't be able to maintain eye contact. Just make a few quick notes for yourself.
(3) I'm always impressed with someone who asks smart questions. That lets me know they were listening. I always pay closer attention to someone who relays something pertinent and timely back to an earlier statement. That lets me know the candidate is listening and really thinking about what's being said.
Christine, your comment that job candidates should take notes during a job interview is very helpful.
Many of the job seekers I've worked with say they would like to take notes in a job interview, but they worry that it is not appropriate. It's good to hear an employer say they want to see interviewees taking notes about pertinent information in a job interview.
A job interview is just a business meeting. If you were attending any other important business meeting, you'd take notes to help yourself remember important items that were discussed. The same should be true for job interviews.
As Christine mentioned, don't write so much during the interview that it interferes with good communication, but do make a few quick notes about any important facts you want to remember.


You do not interest me. No man can say these words to another without committing a cruelty and offending against justice," writes philosopher Simone Weil. To turn a deaf ear is an offence not only to the ignored person but also to thinking, justice and ethics. Coleridge's Ancient Mariner is cursed because no one will listen to his story. The Italian chemist-turned-writer Primo Levi was preoccupied with this fable because of his fear that on returning from Auschwitz people like him would be either ignored or simply disbelieved. Regardless, listening gets a very mixed press amongst critics and intellectuals. There is a suspicion of "wistful optimism" or the quasi-religious appeal to "hold hands" and play priest at the confessional. These qualms miss the centrality of listening to a radical humanism which recognises that dialogue is not merely about consensus or agreement but engagement and criticism. This is something that Primo Levi understood.
Faussone, the hero of Levi's novel The Wrench, is a difficult man. An itinerant rigger, he spent his life travelling the cities of the world operating high-rise cranes. Despite the dramatic nature of his adventures Faussone is not a natural storyteller. The novel's narrator comments on how tempting it is to interrupt him, put words in his mouth and spoil his stories before they have even been told. He comes to realise: "Just as there is an art of storytelling, strictly codified through a thousand trails and errors, so there is also an art of listening, equally ancient and noble, but as far as I know, it has never been given any norm." The quiet patience required to invite the story's telling makes an important contribution to its content. For, as Levi writes, "a distracted or hostile audience can unnerve any teacher or lecturer; a friendly public sustains." The listener's art for Primo Levi is practised through abstaining from speech and allowing the speaker to be heard. Listening is active, a form of attention to be trained rather than presumed.
In his famous essay on the storyteller, Walter Benjamin lamented the loss of attention to stories and tales which could be "woven into the fabric of real life" as wisdom. The profusion of talk and information inhibits social transactions of understanding. Our ears become soundproofed, double-glazed like our homes to keep out the noise of the city.


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Megan and Kevin's Georgetown Wedding - Sneak Peeks!
This past weekend I was honored to photograph Megan and Kevin's wedding in the heart of Georgetown! Megan and Kevin were married at Dahlgren Chapel on Georgetown University's campus and then held their reception at Sequoia on the Georgetown waterfront. We had so many great photographic opportunities along the way, but here are two of my favorites from the big day so far! The first was taken among the apartments that Megan lived in when she attended Georgetown (loved all the shapes and lines!), and the second was taken by the waterfront overlooking the Potomac and Kennedy Center. I hope you love them as much as I do! Enjoy!


You just landed a senior role at a brand new company, or finally got the promotion you've been working towards for years – congratulations!
Now is the perfect time to regroup and start thinking about ways to build your capital as a leader within the company. But where should you start? And more importantly, what skills do you need to master at this level and in this role?
As CEO of IMPACT Group, a global leader in employee career development, we work with business leaders to answer these questions every day. Recently we developed a Women in Leadership program designed for high-potential managers who want to accelerate their trajectory as corporate leaders. Lack of skills is not the reason women are underrepresented in leadership roles, but being heard and having their ideas accepted are roadblocks many women face – especially women in male-dominated industries. So we've identified three key areas that are critical to helping women leaders excel, but that we also believe are universal to success in the corporate world.
Do a great job at your day job! Sounds simple, but meeting and exceeding expectations goes a long way to building your personal leadership brand.
Do what you say you will do. Another foundational piece, but without a high-level of integrity and dependability there is no room to grow or lead.
Over-communicate with your team and your boss when managing projects. Make sure everyone is clear on expectations to ensure maximum opportunity for success.
Always stick to deadlines. And if you might not meet a deadline, do your best to manage expectations. If you don't set this precedent up front, it can create a domino effect within your team and your organization.
Think about your "personal brand." How do you want to be known in the organization? What behaviors do you need to adopt or change to build this into your persona?
Keep a running list of your accomplishments. When the opportunity arises, you'll be able to share them more readily this way whether in a conversation with higher-ups or when performance appraisal time comes around.
Invite an executive to lunch. This might be considered a political challenge in some companies, so make sure to tread carefully here. Yes, executives are very busy people, but it is rare for top leaders to be invited out to lunch or for a career conversation by people lower down in the organization. Most executives are delighted to get to know high-caliber people at all levels.
Learn more about the global competitive marketplace by reading trade journals, connecting with customers and asking pointed questions of company leadership.
Seek out training opportunities (company sponsored or otherwise) to learn more about finance, operations, marketing, etc. in your industry.
Request informational interviews or start casual conversations with operational and financial leaders. Learning specifics on key value drivers and how the company makes money will provide a competitive advantage in your career.
As a member of The Committee of 200 (C200), a group of the world's top female entrepreneurs and executives, I have met women who have mastered these and other key skills and shot straight to the C-Suite. In other cases, these accomplished members have also created a latticework of a career, sometimes moving up, across and even down in order to pave their unique path. Still, other members have opted to hop off the traditional corporate path to strike out on their own and achieved monumental success. But whatever twists and turns your career may take, I have learned through my work at IMPACT Group and my fellow C200 members that focusing on your integrity and personal effectiveness, raising your visibility in your company and community and continuing to build your business acumen will be critical to achieving excellence in business.
Lauren Herring passionately provides leadership to IMPACT Group as CEO, where she has transformed the company into a global leader in employee career development. Under Lauren's leadership, IMPACT Group now operates in more than 30 international locations in the Americas, Europe and Asia. She has been a member of The Committee of 200 (C200), an invitation-only group of the world's top female entrepreneurs and C-Suite executives who work to foster, celebrate and advance women's leadership in business, since 2009. Join her conversation at @laurenherring.


Crowds of alumni in Atlanta are gathering for William & Mary Wednesdays! Check out the W&M Atlanta Alumni Facebook page for locations. Thanks to Cynthia Bailey '91, Atlanta alumni got a chance to meet with Cynthia's William & Mary college pal, Patton Oswalt '91, after his recent February concert.
Alumni met for their annual chapter meeting in March. If you are interested in becoming involved in chapter leadership in Boston (or any other chapters), contact us at engagement@wm.edu.
Alumni held their annual dinner in March which featured guest speaker Charlie Bank HON '05, former member of the College's Board of Visitors.
Young Alumni Third Thursdays continued in Charleston, and they packed the stands with green and gold at Tribe vs. College of Charleston athletic events. At their annual Oyster Roast, hosted by Jack Hurley '72 and Priscilla Shumway, the chapter welcomed William & Mary students spending their spring break working for East Cooper Habitat.
VA Alumni met in January for a Tribe Thursday.
Alumni started the new year by celebrating Yule Log. Local alumni and parents then hosted a career panel for William & Mary students. The chapter continued to celebrate College traditions by hosting a Charter Day celebration, and volunteering in their community with Give Back Day sponsored by Big Shoulders Fund.
The William & Mary Dallas/Ft. Worth Alumni Chapter hosted a brewery tour and social in Ft. Worth, and celebrated William & Mary's 322nd birthday at a Charter Day event.
The chapter would first like to thank D.C. alumni for helping raise over $10,000 towards the chapter's student scholarship fund. This fund provides students in the Washington, D.C., area with need-based financial assistance to attend our world-class higher education institution. The D.C. chapter kicked off events this year with a private tour of the National Gallery of Art's French Collection, and then hosted an exclusive moonshine tasting at Copperwood Tavern. Martini Mondays helped connect alumni for an evening of networking and conversation at the St. Regis Hotel Bar. The chapter also held an impressive Charter Day celebration with over 200 alumni registered! Check out the chapter's Facebook page for a video of the group singing "Alma Mater." The chapter then partnered with James Madison University's Alumni Association for a fourth annual What Colors Do You Bleed blood drive. The chapter also formed a team for THE ALUMRUN, a first-of-its-kind college and university themed road race that was created by three W&M alumni. Throughout the winter, the Washington Area Alumni Business Alliance (WAABA) brought alumni together for their Coffee & Careers monthly networking breakfasts; Small Business & Entrepreneur Networking with Management Concepts Inc. CEO Tom Dungan '88; and Alumni Career Champion Lunch, featuring panelists Deepak Bellani M.B.A. '06, One World Government Solutions, Akram Khan '96, Pantheon, Mike Savage '89, M.B.A. '95, Directmail.com, and Dana Waring, M.B.A. '92, Computer Sciences.
This winter, Houston alumni met for dinner and an evening enjoying the Monet exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, and then gathered for a night at the Maxxam Gold Cup Racing Festival at Sam Houston Park.
The Maryland Chapter is working hard to serve the state by hosting a January Tribe Thursday and a Charter Day celebration. The chapter was proud to host all William & Mary alumni in Baltimore for the CAA Conference Championships. Go Tribe!
NYC alumni had a wonderful winter, by first helping staff an Arts & Entertainment industry career panel and networking reception for students. The chapter then celebrated Charter Day with a Tribe men's basketball game watch. Alumni in NYC were then treated to an evening of music, physical theater, visual arts and more, followed by an after-show meet-and-greet with Aura Curiatlas, founded by Joan Gavaler '85, William & Mary professor of dance, and Dan Plehal '09, and includes collaborator Jane Rabinovitz '13. The W&M in NYC office hosted an open house for their new offices, and began their China series by offering an exclusive gallery reception at the Ronin Gallery, owned by David Libertson '09, featuring a curated selection of seven of the most exciting ink artists in China today. The China series continued in March with the chapter sponsoring an exclusive screening of "The Search for General Tso," a documentary produced by W&M alumna Amanda Murray '03.
Philly alumni celebrated William & Mary's 322nd birthday at a Charter Day event in February.
Alumni in Pittsburgh continued to gather this fall for Tribe Thursdays. In February, alumni wished a happy 322nd birthday to William & Mary at a Charter Day event.
Alumni in Richmond met at First Table events throughout the Richmond area, including a fabulous William & Mary Birthday Champagne Brunch at the Jefferson Hotel, and a William & Mary alumni-only evening at Estilo, owned by Josh '00 and Jessica Bufford. The Richmond chapter also offered mentorship opportunities to local alumni to mentor a child, grades K-12, and assist in preparing them for both school and life through a partnership with Communities in Schools Richmond Inc. In addition, the chapter would like to thank those alumni who gave generous gifts to help meet the goal of raising over $50,000 for the chapter's endowment. This endowment provides students in the Richmond area with need-based and merit scholarships for tuition, books and other academic necessities.
Alumni in the San Francisco Bay Area gave back in January by volunteering at the local food bank. In February, alumni toasted the College and sang happy birthday to their beloved alma mater at a Charter Day celebration. William & Mary San Francisco-area alumni then met for the opening night of the New Chamber Opera: Middlemarch in Spring, and attended a pre-concert talk with artists.
Alumni celebrated College traditions by attending a Charter Day birthday party hosted by their new official Seattle Chapter.
Alumni met in Virginia Beach to wish a happy 322nd birthday to William & Mary at a Charter Day celebration.
In January, a reception in Naples featuring President Reveley was hosted by Raymond A. Mason '59, L.H.D. '98 and Rand R. Mason. The chapter gathered in March for dinner and the Sarasota Orchestra's performance of "The Music of Billy Joel and More," featuring orchestra member Flavia Zappa Medlin M.Ed. '90. The chapter is also pleased to announce that the following alumni will serve as area directors on the chapter board to help with event ideas and organization: Bob Newsome '71, chapter president, Charlotte/Sarasota/Manatee; Will Rives '79, M.B.A. '81, Tampa/St. Pete; and Shannon Holland, M.B.A. '02, Naples.
Tribe Thursdays this winter featured coaches and staff from Tribe athletics, Marilyn Midyette '75, executive director of the William & Mary Alumni Association and her staff, and John Poma '86, M.B.A. '00, associate vice president for human resources. In January, the chapter hosted the Tribe men's basketball team for dinner, and over 45 alumni enjoyed food and precious downtime with the team on their day off. The chapter also hosted game watches in March for those alumni who couldn't make it up to Baltimore for the CAA men's basketball tournament.
Through inquiries and interest voiced via the William & Mary Alumni Professional Engagement Network LinkedIn group, alumni in Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts gathered together in January for a social outing.
Alumni celebrated the 322nd birthday of William & Mary at a Charter Day event.
W&M Alumni in Japan welcomed the arrival of the New Year with a Shinnenkai, generously sponsored by Bruce Pflaum '75.
GALA members enjoyed a pre-event reception at the home of Craig Hoffman '77 before attending "Choir Boy" at Studio Theatre in Washington, D.C. The play's production team included a recent W&M alumna, Bianca Hamp '14, who was on hand to give the inside scoop on the production.
Members promoted and attended the William & Mary Wind Ensemble Performance at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on March 29. All of the concert event proceeds supported student costs for the Wind Ensemble's tour of China in May 2015. Check out the William & Mary Alumni Band Organization Facebook page for more information.


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Stratford Career Institute's Accounting Course is Now Available Completely Online.
Individuals enrolled in Stratford's home study Accounting program now also have the option to access all of the textbooks and study guides digitally in Stratford's online student center, eService.
The online content is only available for Accounting students who enrolled more recently and whose student accounts are in good standing.
EService also allows students to take exams, contact instructors, make tuition payments and much more. Students will still also get their accounting books in the mail.
There is also a handful of other courses that also have supplemental online content available. For most of these courses only the first module is available, but the school is working to eventually have more of the textbooks and study guides online.
Stratford Career Institute and the Federal Trade Commission Agree to Settle Dispute
Stratford Career Institute and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have reached a settlement relating to the marketing of SCI�s high school course.
Stratford consistently had explained the scope and limitations of its high school course, but has now added additional clarification in the marketing of this effective course in response to the FTC�s concerns. These steps fulfill terms of the settlement to which it has agreed. As it always has, Stratford will continue to ensure that it provides valuable and affordable career training programs.
This settlement does not involve an admission of any of the FTC�s allegations.
The FTC�s action focused exclusively on the high school course and did not affect or implicate any of the many other career training programs offered by Stratford.
Stratford Career Institute Updates Computer Programming Distance Learning Course
Stratford Career Institute, has updated the curriculum for their Computer Programming home study course.
Stratford Career Institute Presents New Blog For Perspective and Current Students
Stratford Career Institute has recently unveiled a brand new blog at http://blog.scitraining.com.
Stratford Career Institute Updates Drafting Course with section on Green Design
Stratford Career Institute has updated their distance learning Drafting with AutoCAD� course.
Stratford Career Institute Updates Dental Assistant Course
Stratford Career Institute has updated the curriculum for their Dental Assistant home study program.
Stratford Career Institute Updates Private Investigator Course
Stratford Career Institute has updated their distance learning Private Investigator course.
Stratford Career Institute Updates Cooking and Catering Course
Stratford Career Institute has updated their distance learning Cooking and Catering course.
Stratford Career Institute Launches New Website for Career Information
Distance learning school Stratford Career Institute has launched a new website for career information.
Stratford Career Institute Updates Small Engine Repair Home Study Course
Stratford Career Institute has updated the curriculum for their Small Engine Repair distance learning course.
Stratford Career Institute Offering Priority Mail Shipping
Stratford Career Institute is now sending all first module shipments in the U.S. via USPS Priority Mail.
Stratford Career Institute Updates Motorcycle/ATV Repair Home Study Course
Stratford Career Institute has updated the curriculum for their Motorcycle/ATV Repair home study course.
Stratford Career Institute Giving Away Kindle Fire to Students Using Online Student Center
Stratford Career Institute is giving away one Kindle Fire every month to students using the distance learning school's online student center eService.
Stratford Career Institute Extends Facebook Promotion Raising Funds for Breast Cancer Awareness
Stratford Career Institute has extended a campaign to raise funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure�
Stratford Career Institute Offering Students a BOGO Deal
Stratford Career Institute is offering new students the opportunity to enroll online in any one Stratford course and get a second Stratford course at no cost.
Stratford Career Institute Raising Funds For Breast Cancer Awareness Through Facebook Promotion
Stratford Career Institute launched a new fundraising initiative to raise money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.�
Stratford Career Institute Updates Curriculum for Multiple Courses
Stratford Career Institute has updated the curriculum for multiple courses.
Stratford Career Institute Updates Medical Billing Home Study Course
Stratford Career Institute has revised three modules of their home study Medical Billing course.
Distance learning school, Stratford Career Institute, has updated the curriculum for their Computer Programming home study course.
Stratford has revised and updated the curriculum for four of the six modules, which includes new textbooks and study guides.
Stratford officials say the new modules offer comprehensive information about computer programming with an strong emphasis on the fundamentals. While the textbook is designed for the �absolute beginner,� the course covers topics such as advanced math, sequencing, and advanced program control.
The first new module begins with helping the student learn C programming terminology and general components. Subsequent modules delve into more detailed functions, including arrays, variables, operators and more. The course ends with the student studying more advanced techniques in programming.
�Computer programming can get very detailed very quickly, so we feel that having a clear and valid understanding of the fundamental and theoretical knowledge is the first and most important step in learning about this career field,� Said Michael Boulay, Vice President for Student Services for Stratford Career Institute.
Students can complete computer programming exams online, through the mail or in combination. Instructors are available throughout the entire course via e-mail and toll-free phone. Stratford�s online eService allows students to track shipments, make tuition payments, use the online library, and more.
Individuals interested in learning more about the Stratford Career Institute�s Computer Programming course can request a free career information packet by calling 1-800-254-4070 ext 9980 or by visiting the school�s website http://www.scitraining.com.
All of Stratford�s 62 courses consist of a series of modules that focus on a particular area of study related to the overall course description. The number of modules per course varies depending on curriculum specifications. All courses are designed for optimal home learning, using proven techniques utilized by students since Stratford�s inception more than 20 years ago.
About Stratford Career Institute
Stratford Career Institute is a distance learning correspondence school that employs a distinct educational training method allowing students to complete their studies and earn their career diploma at home rather than spending hours in a classroom. Contemporary online tools combined with traditional correspondence education give students the flexibility to study when it is convenient for them. Stratford Career Institute offers more than 60 distance learning courses in a variety of contemporary career fields.
Distance learning school Stratford Career Institute has recently unveiled a brand new blog at http://blog.scitraining.com.
The blog is accessible to the public, but more specifically designed to inform and assist potential and current distance learning students.
Topics covered include career related posts specific to courses offered by Stratford Career Institute as well as more generalized distance learning topics such as tips on how to balance work and school.
�The Straford Career Institute blog is an informal and effective way for us to reach out to our student base and help them with various aspects of their educational journey,� said Michael Boulay, Vice President for Student Services at Stratford Career Institute.
The blog only has a few posts so far, but Stratford officials say they plan to post new content at least once per week. Upcoming posts include topics such as, �The Benefits of Choosing When and Where You Learn,� �5 Advantages to a Distance Learning Course,� and �The Best Way to Learn in Your Downtime.�
Stratford officials say the blog will continue to build more and more content and perhaps offer additional interactive features in the future.
�The blog also links to the Stratford Career Institute website, so potential students can gain some insight about distance learning and learn more about our school and courses,� added Mr. Boulay.
Anyone interested in learning more about Stratford Career Institute can receive a complimentary career package in the mail by calling Student Services directly at 1-800-254-4070 ext 9980 or visiting the school�s website scitraining.com.
All of Stratford�s courses consist of a series of modules that focus on a particular area of study related to the overall course description. The number of modules per course varies depending on curriculum specifications. All courses are designed for optimal home learning, using proven techniques utilized by students since Stratford�s inception more than 20 years ago.
Stratford has replaced a component of module 4 with a new specialty section titled �Green Design in Industry.�
The new section is designed to focus on more environmentally sustainable projects that have become increasingly popular among designers, engineers and architects.
This 8-module introductory course is an extensive home study course written to teach the fundamentals of AutoCAD� software and how it used in today�s workforce in a variety of careers.
It begins with teaching individuals how to accurately use the personal computer as it applies to the learning and execution of drafting design with AutoCAD� software. The course then moves toward learning about basic drafting skills and more modern drafting techniques.
�This course is an exceptional introduction to learning more about how to draft a variety of products from gears and electronics to tools and architecture,� said Michael Boulay, Vice President of Student Services for Stratford Career Institute.
Specifically designed for independent home study, Stratford�s Drafting with AutoCAD� course comes with a drafting kit and AutoCAD� software at no extra cost to the student.
Stratford says the all-inclusive tuition also includes all textbooks, study guides, assignment books, exams, instructor support, shipping and handling, an online student center and more.
Stratford officials state that the course is meant to be a thorough introduction to the field of drafting with a heavy emphasis on first understanding the career field and its application in today�s world.
The course can be completed on the student�s own time with no fixed schedule. Instructors are available throughout the entire course via e-mail and toll-free phone. Stratford�s online eService allows students to track shipments, make tuition payments, use the online library, and more.
Individuals interested in learning more about the Stratford Career Institute�s Drafting with AutoCAD� course can request a free career information packet by calling 1-800-363-0058 ext 9980 or by visiting the school�s website scitraining.com.
Distance learning school, Stratford Career Institute, has updated the curriculum for their Dental Assistant home study program.
Stratford has revised and updated the curriculum for nearly the entire course, which primarily includes new textbooks and study guides.
The course modules cover fundamental topics, including: Introduction to Dental Assisting, Basic Dental Science, Clinical Dental Procedures, Dental Radiology & Specialties, Restorative Dentistry, and Office Management.
Stratford says the course offers detailed information regarding the duties performed by a dental assistant as well as an extensive overview of the dental industry
Patient care is a primary focus in many of the modules, as is anatomy, medical terminology, and understanding your role in different dental office settings.
�Due to the projected employment growth in this career field, this is a great course with a lot of potential,� said Michael Boulay, Vice President for Student Services for Stratford Career Institute.
Individuals interested in learning more about the Stratford Career Institute�s Dental Assistant course can request a free career information packet by calling 1-800-363-0058 ext 9980 or by visiting the school�s website scitraining.com.
Students can complete exams online, through the mail or in combination. Instructors are available throughout the entire course via e-mail and toll-free phone. Stratford�s online eService allows students to track shipments, make tuition payments, use the online library, and more.
Stratford�s Private Investigator program is now a 4-module course that includes a stronger focus on the more specific details of a private sector investigation from initiation to completion.
The first two modules include American Government, and An Introduction to Investigation and Law Enforcement. These modules cover fundamental knowledge and technique that could be applied in various types of private investigations in both personal and corporate settings.
The final two modules are more tightly themed where students use the Investigator and Fraud Fighter Guidebook which encapsulates more of the minute details involved in conducting a professional investigation.
�Whether you are seriously interested in a career in private investigation or simply want to learn some new skills, this course is an excellent place to start,� said Michael Boulay, Vice President of Student Services for Stratford Career Institute.
Specifically designed for independent home study, Stratford�s Private Investigator course can be completed on the student�s own time with no fixed schedule.
�One of the best things about studying with Stratford is the convenience to complete your studies when it is most convenient to you,� added Mr. Boulay.
Stratford says the all-inclusive tuition includes all textbooks, study guides, assignment books, exams, instructor support, shipping and handling, an online student center and more.
Individuals interested in learning more about the Stratford Career Institute�s Private Investigator course can request a free career information packet by calling 1-800-363-0058 ext 9980 or by visiting the school�s website scitraining.com.
Instructors are available throughout the entire course via e-mail and toll-free phone. Stratford�s online eService allows students to track shipments, make tuition payments, use the online library, and more.
Stratford�s Cooking and Catering program is a 6-module course specifically designed for independent home study. This means students can study at home at their own convenience and take exams online, through the mail, or in combination.
The course covers fundamental knowledge and technique involved in various types of cooking and baking and then delves into the business side with an entire module on professional catering.
Primary topics covered in the course include an introduction to cooking and catering; principles and procedures of cooking; meats, fish and poultry; vegetables, grains and sides; and baking basics.
�This course is popular among individuals interested in starting a business of their own, as well as individuals who wish to gain a better understanding of how to cook,� said Michael Boulay, Vice President of Student Services for Stratford Career Institute.
Individuals interested in learning more about Stratford Career Institute�s Cooking and Catering course can request a free career information packet by calling 1-800-363-0058 ext 9980 or by visiting the school�s website scitraining.com.
Distance learning school Stratford Career Institute has launched a new website, http://www.stratfordcareerinstitute.com.
Stratford Career Institute created the new website as a means to accommodate individuals simply looking to obtain a complimentary career information packet on the school�s more than 60 career training courses.
�This website is a convenient way for individuals to request free information about any one of our career training programs,� said Michael Boulay, Vice President of Student Services for Stratford Career Institute.
The new website also provides links to information about the distance learning school, as well as a complete course list, contact information, how studying with Stratford works, frequently asked questions, a �Why Choose Stratford?� page and more.
Stratford says interested individuals just need to fill out a simple contact form to get information specific to the course they are most interested in. The information package generally arrives via first class mail in just a few business days.
�Getting a full packet of information about our school and career training programs is often ideal for prospective students,� added Mr. Boulay. �Being able to carefully peruse the materials on their own time and pace is similar to how our home training courses work anyway.�
Stratford Career Institute is a distance learning correspondence school that employs a distinct educational training method allowing students to complete their studies and earn their career diploma at home rather than spending hours in a classroom. Contemporary online tools combined with traditional correspondence education and ongoing instructor support allow students the flexibility to study when it is convenient for them. Stratford Career Institute offers more than 60 distance learning courses in a variety of contemporary career fields.
All of Stratford�s courses are completed through guided, independent study. Students complete lessons at home on their own time, and submit exams online, through the mail, or in combination. Instructors are available via e-mail and toll-free phone and students have access to an online student center.
Distance learning school, Stratford Career Institute, has updated the curriculum for their Small Engine Repair course.
Stratford has revised and updated the curriculum for nearly the entire course, which includes new textbooks and study guides.
�Newer textbooks were the primary upgrade to this course,� said Michael Boulay, Vice President for Student Services for Stratford Career Institute, �which is important since technology continues to grow and change in every industry.�
Stratford says the new modules primarily focus on the service and maintenance of small engines in a variety of machinery including, lawn and garden equipment, personal watercraft, snow throwers and more.
Stratford says the course offers detailed information regarding inspection, maintenance, and repair of small engines as well as a detailed overview on all systems such as ignition, carburetion, lubrication, cooling, fuel, electrical and more.
Textbooks also cover career opportunities and steps to learn more about becoming certified.
�This is a great course for anyone looking to save money by making their own repairs, but is also an excellent first step in training to become a small engine repair mechanic,� added Mr. Boulay.
Individuals interested in learning more about the Stratford Career Institute�s Small Engine Repair course can request a free career information packet by calling 1-800-363-0058 ext 9980 or by visiting the school�s website scitraining.com.
Distance learning school, Stratford Career Institute, is now sending all first module shipments in the U.S. via USPS Priority Mail.
Stratford officials say the school began testing USPS Priority Mail service for the initial module a few months ago and have now expanded it to include all new enrollments.
�This means that once we process a student�s enrollment, they will receive their first shipment within just two to three business days,� said Michael Boulay, Vice President of Student Services for Stratford Career Institute.
A student�s first module generally includes a welcome package, the student handbook, the first set of textbooks, study guides, exams, and other educational materials related to the student�s course of study. The number of modules per course varies depending on curriculum specifications.
Stratford Career Institute offers more than 60 courses. Every course consists of a series of modules that focus on a particular area of study related to the overall course description.
Stratford adds that there is no additional fee for the enhanced shipping service, or any subsequent shipments sent via regular postal mail.
�Stratford offers all-inclusive tuition with free shipping, so there are never any hidden shipping or handling fees,� added Mr. Boulay.
Individuals interested in learning more about the Stratford Career Institute�s home study courses can request a free career information packet by calling 1-800-363-0058 ext 9980 or by visiting the school�s website scitraining.com.
Distance learning school, Stratford Career Institute, has updated the curriculum for their Motorcycle/ATV Repair course.
Stratford has revised and updated the curriculum for modules two through six for the home study Motorcycle/ATV repair course, which includes new textbooks and study guides.
�We have updated the curriculum for nearly every module of this course,� said Michael Boulay, Vice President of Student Services for Stratford Career Institute, �which means great new content for our students.�
Stratford says the new modules primarily focus on the following topics: Modern Motorcycle Technology, Repairing Plastic Bodywork, and Setting up the Motorcycle Workshop.
Stratford says the course offers detailed information regarding inspection, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and ATVs as well as a detailed overview on what tools and equipment to have in your workshop.
Textbooks cover safety, engine operation and configuration including two and four-stroke engines, all major systems, electrical fundamentals, suspension, brakes, tires, wheels and more. There is also an entire module dedicated to identifying, repairing and refinishing plastic bodywork.
�Technology continues to advance for recreational vehicles, so it is important that we keep our content up-to-date. This is a great course for motorcycle and ATV owners who might be able to save money by making their own repairs, or can be a perfect introduction to a career in this field,� added Mr. Boulay.
Individuals interested in learning more about the Stratford Career Institute�s Motorcycle/ATV Repair course can request a free career information packet by calling 1-800-363-0058 ext 9980 or by visiting the school�s website scitraining.com.
Distance learning school, Stratford Career Institute, is giving away one Kindle Fire a month to students using the school�s online Student Center, eService, to submit exams. The Stratford Kindle promotion runs from December 2014 though March 2015.
The giveaway is open to any student currently enrolled with Stratford Career Institute who registered for Stratford�s online student center, eService, and has submitted at least one online exam within the month of a drawing. The student�s account must also be in good standing at the time of the monthly drawing, both educationally and financially speaking.
One winner will randomly be selected each month out of all the students who have submitted an online exam using eService. The winner will receive a Kindle Fire or product of comparable value.
�eService is a fast and easy way to submit exams online as well as contact instructors, use the online library, make tuition payments, view shipments and more, said Michael Boulay, Vice President of Student Services for Stratford Career Institute.
�Students can generally take as much time as they need to complete an exam online and results are generally available within minutes after taking the test,� added Mr. Boulay.
Stratford Career Institute offers all-inclusive tuition for all of its 60 career training programs. This means that all textbooks, study guides, learning materials, online exams and tools, instructor support, diploma and student services are all included in the tuition. There are no additional fees for shipping and handling, textbooks, or student support.
Stratford Career Institute is a distance learning school founded in 1991 that offers more than 60 career training courses that can be completed at home. Stratford�s courses are designed to help individuals get the training needed to work toward a new career, or enhance current skills.
Stratford�s courses are completed through guided, independent study. Students complete lessons at home on their own time, and submit exams online, through the mail, or in combination. Instructors are available via e-mail and toll-free phone and students have access to an online student center.
Anyone interested in learning more about Stratford Career Institute�s courses can request a free career information packet by calling 1-800-254-4070 ext 9980 or by visiting the school�s website scitraining.com
Distance learning school, Stratford Career Institute, has extended a recently launched fundraising initiative designed to raise money for breast cancer research and awareness.
Originally slated to end on October 24, 2014, Stratford has decided to extend the promotion to the end of the month with a new end date of October 31, 2014.
In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Stratford Career Institute will donate one dollar to Susan G. Komen for the Cure� for every new friend who �Likes� Stratford�s Facebook page.
�This is a great opportunity for students, alumni, and friends to help us raise money for a worthy cause,� said John McNeff, Vice President of Marketing for Stratford Career Institute. �We felt extending the promotion was the least we could do.�
Stratford Career Institute stresses that there is absolutely no obligation in choosing to �Like� their Facebook page, and that the sole purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness and funds for a good cause.
Stratford will post an update on their Facebook page some time after November 1, 2014 with the total amount of money raised.
For complete information about the terms of this fundraising initiative, individuals can visit Stratford�s website at scitraining.com/Komen.
Distance learning school, Stratford Career Institute, is offering new students the opportunity to enroll online in any one Stratford course and get a second Stratford course at no cost.
Now through October 24, 2014, new students who enroll online in a Stratford course with the promo code: BOGO are eligible to receive a second Stratford course at no additional cost. The BOGO promo code also triggers a $300 discount off the regular tuition price.
In order to receive a second complimentary course, a student must successfully complete all educational and financial obligations to Stratford Career Institute associated with the first course in which they enrolled. When these obligations have been fulfilled, the student must then call Student Services to request enrollment in their second course.
Students can get started with just a $10 or $20 down payment depending on the course in which they enroll, and then make interest-free monthly payments.
�Today�s students understand the increasing debt problems that are unfortunately associated with continuing their education. We understand this obstacle and work to do everything we can to help today�s busy individuals get a quality education that will not leave them in debt,� said Michael Boulay, Vice President of Student Services for Stratford Career Institute.
Stratford Career Institute offers more than 60 career training courses, all of which can be completed at home. All textbooks, study guides, learning materials, online exams and tools, instructor support, diploma, and student services are all included in the school�s all-inclusive tuition. There are no additional fees for shipping and handling, textbooks, or student support.
Stratford says the BOGO offer is valid on every one of their distance learning programs. This offer is valid for new, online enrollments in the U.S. only, cannot be combined with any other offer and is non-transferable. Other conditions may apply.
Anyone interested in learning more about Stratford Career Institute�s courses can request a free career information packet by calling 1-800-254-4070 ext 9980 or by visiting the school�s website scitraining.com.
Distance learning school, Stratford Career Institute, has recently launched a new fundraising initiative to raise money for breast cancer research and awareness.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Stratford Career Institute will donate one dollar to Susan G. Komen for the Cure� for every new friend who �Likes� Stratford�s Facebook page. The campaign begins on October 9, 2014, and ends at midnight on October 24, 2014.
�While strides are continually being make toward the eradication of breast cancer, the fact remains that breast cancer continues to affects the lives of millions of people each year,� said John McNeff, Vice President of Marketing for Stratford Career Institute.
�We are proud to help support Susan G. Komen for the Cure� in their continued efforts in the global breast cancer movement,� added Mr. McNeff.
Stratford will post an update on their Facebook page on November 1, 2014 with the total amount of money raised.
For complete information about the terms of this fundraising initiative, individuals can visit Stratford�s website at http://www.scitraining.com/Komen.
Distance learning school, Stratford Career Institute, has updated the curriculum for multiple courses, most recently including the PC Repair, Fitness and Nutrition, and Interior Decorating programs.
All of the course updates include newer versions of textbooks and accompanying study guides. Stratford officials say the majority of the sub-topics remain the same for each course, but that program materials are modernized to help students more quickly and effectively apply what they learn in the workforce.
Stratford says that while all courses are continuously under review, updates are generally made in direct relation to any pertinent changes within a particular industry.
All of Stratford�s 62 courses consist of a series of modules that focus on a particular area of study related to the overall course description. The number of modules per course varies depending on curriculum specifications.
All courses are designed for optimal home learning, using proven techniques utilized by students since Stratford�s inception more than 20 years ago.
Individuals interested in learning more about the Stratford Career Institute�s courses can request a free career information packet by calling 1-800-254-4070 ext 9980 or by visiting the school�s website scitraining.com.
Distance learning school, Stratford Career Institute, has revised their Medical Billing Specialist course. Stratford had updated three of the four modules included in the popular home study course.
The new modules cover the following topics: health insurance, procedural terminology, insurance claims, managed care, and types of insurance coverage plans.
Stratford says many of the same topics were also part of the previous course curriculum, but that the textbooks have been modernized to reflect more recent changes in healthcare and billing.
�The healthcare industry is continuously changing, so it is imperative that we keep up with the latest information and procedures,� said Dr. Claude Major, Director of Education for Stratford Career Institute.
The course begins with an overview of basic medical terminology, then goes over health insurance terminology, ICD coding guidelines, claims, Medicare, Medicaid, fraud and more.
Stratford's Medical Billing Specialist course can be completed entirely at home through guided, independent study.
Individuals interested in learning more about the Stratford Career Institute�s Medical Billing Specialist course can request a free career information packet or enroll by calling 1-800-363-0058 ext 9980 or by visiting the school�s website scitraining.com.
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WHAT: Can'd Aid and Ball Corporation gather volunteers in St. Paul for a clean up of the Mississippi River along Lower Landing Park.
WHEN: 4 - 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14
WHERE: Lower Landing Park (200 Warner Rd, St Paul, MN 55106)
MEDIA OPP: Media are invited to attend the river cleanup. A representative from the hosting nonprofit organization Can'd Aid will be available for interviews.
WHY: Can'd Aid works to encourage a love of the outdoors, while maintaining and improving the trails and parks we all love to enjoy! We know people are looking for meaningful ways to give back and contribute to their communities, and we'd love to have you join our people-powered do-goodery. To donate, join the do-goodery or find out more, please visit candaid.org.
CONTACT: Diana Ralston, 970-275-5156, diana@candaid.org
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Can'd Aid is a nationally recognized nonprofit that rallies volunteers from all walks of life to build thriving communities. Through their unique integrated approach, they distribute water, increase access and opportunities for underserved youth to experience music, arts and the outdoors; and protect and restore the environment. Since inception in 2013, more than 2 million cans of water have been distributed, over 6,700 skateboards and bikes have been built for underprivileged youth, more than 2,500 instruments have been donated and the equivalent of 73 million aluminum cans have been recycled. To donate, volunteer or learn more, please visit candaid.org.
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Mike Osborne: Deep State. Journalist, Spy, Conspiracy Theorist
"The path of paranoia leads us to a pizza parlor, armed to the teeth and utterly convinced of the righteousness of the mission. At the other end of the spectrum, we're left with doubt, uncertainty, and a recognition of our own limitations."
Janet Delaney: Public Life Matters
"The current political narrative that paints immigrants as invaders has been a part of our national conversation for a long time. I want people to be reminded that there is a long and deep history of immigration that forms the basis of our country's strength."
Susan Lipper Interview: Domesticated Land
"I was very motivated by Deborah's Bright's 1985 essay: Of Mother Nature and Marlboro Men, which stressed the importance of differing subjective viewpoints from the established patriarchal vision"
Splendor without Diminishment: On Vancouver Photography
"In Vancouver, there is no image of nature that is not at the same time an image of private property."
Alejandro Cartagena: An Adolescent Country in Constant Tantrum
"I think of the USA as an adolescent country with a made up history and in a constant tantrum to make itself the most important place in the world. I wanted this work to be anti-documentary, if that is even possible, and to stress that things are simple, complicated, entwined and conflicted at the same time"
Anthony Hernandez Interview: Forever
"I went down there and saw all these little paintings of landscapes, houses, little beautiful scenes. The light on that picture is from reflections of cars going underneath the freeway. The whole roll was faint, faint, faint. And then there was the clown. There are so many places like this, it goes on forever." On […]
Nadav Kander: ICON Propaganda TIME
"Images are certainly unavoidable in a future broadcast by terms of repetition over that of substance and acknowledgement in their immediacy of display"
E Pluribus Memum
"We have been sold a pup. The West Wing and similar political utopias have propagated the notion of the dignity of presidential office and of those who hold it. But It is hard to match this benevolent, patrician vision with our sordid reality"
Star Mangled: Interview with Harlan Levey
"The presentation of politics has become pure entertainment; just another unhealthy consumable good and both candidates got chewed up and swallowed that night, which felt very appropriate and was more therapeutic than I would have imagined."


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John Murphy III, Production Manager, at Vulcan Materials Company says; "Together the technologies have revealed how to operate the plant in a very different, much more efficient way. We have reduced costs and have simultaneously improved product quality even though we are now targeting a very much lower Blaine, the standard industry measure used to quantify fineness.
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19 November is observed globally as World Toilet Day by members of the World Toilet Organisation as it happens to be the organisation's founding day. The World Toilet Organisation or the WTO, which originally began with 15 members now consists of 153 member organisations in 53 countries working towards eliminating toilet taboo and delivering sustainable sanitation.
Jack Sim, who established the World Toilet Organisation in 2001, wanted to break the taboo of toilet and sanitation and legitimize it for mainstream culture. He also founded the Restroom Association of Singapore (RAS) in 1998.
In 2005, WTO started the world's first World Toilet College (WTC) to provide training in toilet design, maintenance, School Sanitation and Disaster Sanitation and implementation of Sustainable Sanitation systems. WTO was also one of the founding members of the Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA), a coalition of 50 organizations to promote sustainable sanitation systems. In addition to advocacy, capacity building and sanitation projects, WTO is now driving a market-based strategy to address the dysfunctional sanitation market for the poor, by installing efficient market infrastructure.
Since it's inception in 2001, the World Toilet Organisation has held the World Toilet Summit in different cities around the world each year. New Delhi hosted the World Toilet Summit in 2007. The summit aims at addressing issues of toilet and sanitation from technologies, development, funding, to design, maintenance, social entrepreneurship, capacity building, research and related topics, creating massive media coverage and momentum. It provides a common platform for stakeholders to connect, share, learn and collaborate to meet the global target for sanitation.
Close to 90 percent Indian travellers feel that railway stations across the country have the dirtiest toilets and need major improvement, a recent survey by a major travel portal has revealed.
"Most people in India actually choose their travel destinations based on the restroom experience they can expect. This is especially true for women, and even truer for mothers who shop or travel with small children," the survey said.
As far as the overall 'dirtiness quotient' was concerned, Kolkata topped the chart with 74 percent of the people terming it the dirtiest city, followed closely by Mumbai (72 percent) and Chennai (71 percent). Hyderabad scored the lowest at 31 percent. The survey said India direly needed a toilet revolution if it wanted to bring in tourism dollars.
Thane is among the busiest stations with a footfall of 6.54 lakh per day. The Central Railway is likely to throw it open for public use soon as the toilet is ready, save for some plumbing work. The new toilet at platform 2 of Thane station comes with bathing facilities as well. Commuters will be charged Rs 1 to use the facility.
47,000: That's the number of toilet seats that Mumbai needs, according to a survey that was conducted in 2013.


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Khartoum schools considered by expats
Khartoum American School (KAS)
Overall a wonderful environment with strong, enthusiastic staff who are truly enthusiastic about the school, the students and their jobs. The atmosphere is welcoming, relaxed and the administration is justifiably proud of their recent multiple success in being re-accredited by two international education organizations. The curriculum is American, so graduates generally head off to universities in the USA and Canada, with a smattering of grads heading to France, Switzerland and Germany.
With good leadership as of this writing, and with a strong parent association and board, the school is a fine choice for any ex-pats who find themselves dropped into the deserts of Sudan. Fittingly, the campus is a green oasis – a place to escape the sandy and dusty streets of the city.
Khartoum International Community School (KICS)
A strong new kid on the block, KICS has a more impressive campus with more space, posh facilities and strong teaching staff. This school is a terrific one to choose if you are looking for the IB curriculum, and have the deeper pockets necessary for the (extremely) high tuition. The school boasts state-of-the-art libraries and IT services, a lovely college-type campus and a diverse student body. Some expats feel that the school may be catering to the elite of Sudan, but this is a complaint heard from all top international schools that come with the pricey entrance fees.
Unity High School:
As the oldest established English language school in Khartoum, Unity has a fascinating history. The school follows the British curriculum and offers the GCSE exams. Unfortunately, it is currently overcrowded with more than 700 students in small downtown classrooms, and the financial difficulties are apparent on the campus. That said, the students are proud of their school, achieve good results and have a strong record of acceptance to universities in the UK. While the school does cater to ex-pat students (mainly from Arabic speaking countries as well as Philippines, Malaysia, and China), it seems that it is more geared to the Sudanese business elite. At the time of our visit, there were no British or American students enrolled.
Nile Valley Academy:
The NVA is a small school owned and operated by an American company, and established to educate local Sudanese children. The school offers daily Arabic lessons. If you are interested in enrolling your children in a school that easily meshes native English teachers with an American curriculum and incorporates a more Sudanese experience, then this might be the place for you.
Ecole Francais
There is the small (40 or so students) Ecole Francais, which does follow the French curriculum but is not considered by most Anglophone expats in Khartoum.
Nurseries and preschools
Purple Crayon
offers a bright, welcoming environment. Its main advantages are that it has a staff with native English speaking teachers, and its small size. The school is set to keep growing, and the fact that there is a waiting list for the pre-kindergarten is a good indication of its popularity.
Finding a state grammar school
There are currently around 163 state funded grammar schools located in 36 English local authorities, with around 167,000 pupils between them. There are a further 69 grammar schools in Northern Ireland, but none in Wales or Scotland. Almost half of these are in what are considered 'selective authorities' (eg Kent and Buckinghamshire), where around one in five local children are selected for grammar school entry based on ability. The others are areas such as Barnet or Kingston, with only a few grammar schools. How to find a state grammar school Word of warning: not all selective grammar schools have…
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The British guide to great universities from Harvard to Hong Kong. We tell you how to choose, how to apply, how to pay. Why study in the US? Ask the US-UK Fulbright Commission... Ask the US-UK Fulbright Commission who report that you're in good company: the US is the top destination for international students worldwide. In fact, over 11,000 British students chose the States for their studies last year. Read more Scholarships for International Students Here's where you click to receive our giant pdf on US university scholarships for international students, covering how to find financial aid and how... Read more Can I afford it? America might proclaim…


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Canadian politics are boring. So boring in fact, that we turn anything we can into scandals, just to have scandals to talk about.
Our latest non-scandal/scandal was everywhere in today's news.
This morning, commentators were denouncing Governor General Julie Payette. Across the internet, commentators (including at the CBC) were crawling out of the woodwork to condemn her for "criticizing" religions and that she somehow "mocked" and disrespected millions of Canadians in the process all because of a speech she made at a scientific conference.
Payette appeared as the keynote speaker at the Canadian Science Policy Conference in Ottawa. One assumes her career as an astronaut (I.E. scientist) had something to do with this.
Despite her tone, one should probaby assume that Payette wasn't taking the pulpit to be offensive, but to address the general state of things concerning the scientific community.
In such a context, it would seem that arguing that religious beliefs and astrology have no place in science is somewhat matter-of-fact and not out of place.
In case there was ever any confusion, science and religion are not in competition. Nor are they interchangeable. As processes, they are both concerned with exploring fundamentally different things.
Science is a critical pursuit, a form of investigation – whether it be the natural world, the laws that govern it, or the ways in which humans interact on a sociological level. You start with a hypothesis, review the data, and draw your conclusions based on the evidence at hand.
Science is impersonal and kinda boring.
Religion, on the other hand, is a different sort of pursuit. Religion investigates personal truth, the meaning of this world, and our place in it. The process doesn't begin with a hypothesis, but a conclusion (see opening verses of the Bible… it does not begin with an investigation whether God did or did not create the world in seven days, but a statement). These conclusions then inform people how to live their lives.
Religion is personal and dynamic.
It is also has nothing to do with science.
So, saying that divine intervention has no place in a scientific inquiry should be as matter-of-fact as pointing out that scientists have no place storming into a church and telling people how they should be praying or singing.
Wouldn't that be fun? I didn't think so either.
Let's try keep each to their own. If we can't, then at least not lose our collective minds every time something we disagree with happens to drip all over the news.


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Progress made in tackling hospital infections in Scotland could come under threat if nursing numbers are cut, representatives of the profession has warned.
Ellen Hudson, an associate director at the Royal College of Nursing, made the comments as the Healthcare Associated Infection task force report for 2008-11 was published.
She said the "right number" of nurses, healthcare support workers and cleaners was "vital" to prevent infections.
But health secretary Nicola Sturgeon said the report highlighted "just how far we have come - with rates of C difficile and MRSA now at an all time low".
Ms Hudson said: "A lot of progress has been made in reducing HAIs, thanks to increased investment and the dedication of healthcare staff.
"However, the progress that has been made could be undermined if health boards continue to save money by cutting the number of nurses and other staff they employ.
"HAIs can be reduced even further but this will only be achieved if we have an NHS workforce equipped to continue the battle and that is not further overstretched by the cuts that are already being made," she added.
The report highlighted initiatives including tripling funding from £15m to £54m to support a "more comprehensive" HAI delivery plan and introducing an action plan to lower infections across health boards.
Developing infection control standards that are used by the Healthcare Environment Inspectorate for hospital inspections were also listed in the report.
The executive summary of the report stated: "The HAI task force has worked over the past three years to ensure that NHS Scotland is supported to address HAI in a co-ordinated way.
"Encouragingly, recent Health Protection Scotland quarterly reports on rates and cases of Clostridium difficile and MRSA infections confirm decreases across the country: indeed, cases of Clostridium difficile infections in over-65s and MRSA are now at their lowest levels since mandatory surveillance began.
Trusts that have failed to meet their C difficile infection targets because of changes in how patient tests are carried out are challenging the "achievability" of even tougher measures.


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Western Conference notebook
December 6, 2007 September 28, 2016
Schedule/Scores Player Stats
The Wolves, who have lost consecutive games for the first time this season, make their only trip to New England with games this weekend in Providence and Manchester… Friday's game against the Bruins will be a match-up of the league's top two teams in the standings… Second-year pro Brett Sterling has notched 13 goals in 14 games this season (13-7-20) and has not gone more than two straight contests without scoring… Jesse Schultz's AHL career-high six-game scoring streak (2-6-8) ended in Chicago's 3-2 loss to Syracuse on Tuesday.
After starting the season with seven straight regulation losses at home, the Griffins are 2-0-0-1 in their last three at Van Andel Arena, most recently a 3-2 victory over Lake Erie on Wednesday… The win also gave Grand Rapids consecutive victories for the first time since Oct. 24-27… Goaltender Jimmy Howard has stopped 42 of 44 shots (.954 save percentage) over the two straight wins… The Griffins will play 10 home games in December – their most in any month since joining the AHL in 2001.
Hamilton has played just 19 games thus far, tied with Worcester for the fewest in the AHL… The Bulldogs host Binghamton and Milwaukee this weekend to conclude a five-game homestand… Following this weekend, Hamilton will play six straight on the road, where it is an even 4-4-0-0 thus far… Goaltender Jaroslav Halak, center Maxim Lapierre, and defenseman Ryan O'Byrne were all recalled by parent-club Montreal this week… Sergei Kostitsyn, who is tied for sixth among rookies with 19 points overall (5-14-19), has been held without a point in two straight games for the first time this season.
Defenseman Maxim Noreau's first professional goal was the overtime game-winner in the Aeros' 1-0 victory over Peoria on Nov. 30… Noreau added his second goal the following night against Grand Rapids… Goaltender Nolan Schaefer posted Houston's first shutout of the season in that win over Peoria on Nov. 30, stopping all 26 shots he faced… Schaefer has won three straight starts, with a 1.32 GAA over that span… The Aeros kick off a seven-game road swing with a pair of games at Manitoba this weekend.
Goaltender Tobias Stephan went 3-0-0 with a 1.34 GAA in the three games prior to allowing four goals in a 4-3 loss to Manitoba on Tuesday… Janos Vas' three-game goal-scoring streak (3-1-4) was snapped in that same game… Junior Lessard had a point in four straight outings (2-3-5) prior to being recalled by parent-club Dallas on Wednesday… The Stars will play a pair of games in San Antonio this weekend, followed by two in Milwaukee next week.
Rookie forward T.J. Hensick made his NHL debut for Colorado on Dec. 1 and scored a goal in the Avalanche's 5-2 win at Los Angeles… Hensick was Lake Erie's leading scorer (5-8-13) prior to his recall… Goaltender Jason Bacashihua has started eight games for the Monsters since being acquired on Nov. 8, and seven of those games have resulted in 30-plus save performances… Bacashihua has made exactly 42 saves in each of his last three starts (2-1-0).
The Moose have gone 7-2-1-0 in their last 10 games since falling to 7-5-1-0 with a loss to Milwaukee on Nov. 9… Jason Jaffray's two-goal effort in Tuesday's 4-3 win at Iowa gave him three goals and four points in his last two games… Manitoba plays 12 games this December, a month in which the club has never suffered a losing record since joining the AHL… The Moose will welcome three teams to the MTS Centre for two-game sets over the next three Fridays and Saturdays… Houston will be in town this weekend, followed by Lake Erie (Dec. 14-15) and Hamilton (Dec. 21-22).
Sunday's 1-0 loss to Grand Rapids was the second time this season that Admirals goaltender Pekka Rinne has been on the short side of a 1-0 loss… Milwaukee also lost to Iowa by that score on Oct. 30 with Rinne between the pipes… Overall, the Admirals went 1-1-0-1 last week, and all three of their standings points were earned in games where they trailed after two periods… Milwaukee makes its only visits of the season to Hamilton and Toronto this weekend.
The Rivermen were the last AHL team to surrender a power play goal on the road this season, killing their first 51 shorthanded situations before Houston notched a power play goal in overtime on Nov. 30… Peoria has earned a standings point in five straight games (3-0-2-0) and is now 5-2-2-1 on the road this season… They will begin a season-high five-game homestand with games against Quad City on both Friday and Saturday… Charles Linglet scored his 50th career AHL goal in the club's 6-5 win at San Antonio on Dec. 1.
Rookie defenseman Brad Cole scored his first professional goal in the Flames' 3-2 loss to Manitoba on Dec. 1… Leading scorer Grant Stevenson (8-11-19) registered at least one point in all three games last week (1-4-5)… Since Krys Kolanos joined the club for its Nov. 15 game, Quad City is 5-1-0-0 when he records a point and 0-3-0-0 when he is held scoreless… The Flames begin a five-game road swing this weekend at Peoria… Quad City is 6-4-0-1 on the road this season and just 4-7-1-1 at the I Wireless Center.
After missing 12 games with a separated shoulder, center Drew Larman returned to the Amerks' lineup on Nov. 30 at Manchester and posted a goal and an assist in the club's 3-1 victory… The next night, the Americans dropped a 5-1 decision in Providence, a game in which Rochester-area native Chris Collins potted a goal for the P-Bruins… Parent-club Florida has returned right wing Anthony Stewart to Rochester… Stewart ranks third on the Amerks with 17 points (7-10-17) in 16 games.
Each of Rockford's last three games has extended to a shootout, and the IceHogs dropped the first two before posting a 2-1 win over Syracuse on Wednesday… Overall, Rockford is 2-3 in shootouts this season… Goaltender Corey Crawford registered the IceHogs' first-ever AHL shutout on Nov. 28 against Houston, making 20 saves in a 3-0 victory… Rockford had scored a power play goal in 11 straight games (18-for 71, 25.4%) prior to going 0-for-8 in Wednesday's victory over the Crunch… Kris Versteeg has a point in five straight games played (3-4-7).
The Rampage had their best November in team history this season, posting an 8-4-1-1 record for 18 points… San Antonio is 10-2-1-1 when scoring four or more goals and 13-2-0-0 when holding opponents to three or fewer goals… San Antonio leads the league with 88 goals scored, and the club has netted at least four in six of its last seven games… Joey Tenute (3-4-7) and Joel Perrault (4-2-6) each have four-game scoring streaks, and David Spina has a point in six of his last seven outings (1-6-7).
Syracuse forward Derek MacKenzie, a former Chicago Wolves captain who spent the first six seasons of his pro career with the club, scored a goal in his return to the Allstate Arena on Tuesday… MacKenzie finished with two goals in two games against his former team, as he also scored when the Crunch hosted Chicago on Nov. 9… Syracuse's season-high three-game winning streak came to an end with a 2-1 shootout loss at Rockford on Wednesday… The Crunch continue a seven-game road swing this weekend with their first two match-ups of the season with Grand Rapids, against whom they went 2-1-0-1 in 2006-07.
Rookie defenseman Anton Stralman has 10 assists in 16 games for the Marlies this season, and he has also suited up in seven games for the NHL's Maple Leafs… Ben Ondrus scored twice in last Sunday's 4-2 win over Philadelphia, a game that featured a pair of division leaders from opposite conferences… Toronto is 0-3 in shootouts this season, and rookie goaltender Justin Pogge has been between the pipes for all three contests… Pogge is 3-0-1 in his last four decisions overall… David Ling's 18 assists (5-18-23) are good for a share of fifth in the league in that category.
Coyotes, Bruins make swap
Aeros hoping for spark from captain's return