The School of Social Work was founded in September 1938 as successor to the Division of Social Work in the Department of Sociology. The Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) program was accredited in 1973 and has been continuously reaffirmed since that time.
The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance knowledge and to apply that knowledge for the fulfillment of human potential through the prevention and amelioration of social problems. The school is committed to promoting the values of social and economic justice. Recognizing the complexities of contemporary society, the school dedicates itself through its educational, research, and public service activities to advocating for a society that respects the dignity and achievement of all individuals, families, and communities.
Educate professional social workers with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to engage in culturally competent practice with diverse populations and communities; to critically analyze personal, familial, and environmental factors affecting practice settings and practice techniques; and to advocate for those who confront barriers to maximizing the achievement of their fullest potential.
Provide service to local, national, and international communities through the development of and participation in collaborations with social agencies, community-based organizations, government, and foundations.
The BASW Program prepares its graduates to engage in entry-level generalist social work practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and/or organizations within a multicultural society. Professional practice settings for entry-level generalist practitioners include child welfare, family preservation, mental retardation and mental health, drug and alcohol, juvenile justice, aging, shelters for battered women, homeless shelters, community food banks, neighborhood citizen organizations, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers, among many others. Since 2001, the BASW Program has offered the Child Welfare Education for Baccalaureates (CWEB) program as an educational opportunity for undergraduate social work majors to prepare for employment in one of Pennsylvania's 67 public child welfare agencies.
The BASW Program is offered as an upper-division (i.e., junior and senior years only) academic major, underscoring the program's commitment to a strong liberal arts base. Learn more about degree requirements, full- and part-time enrollment options and class schedule, and field education for BASW students.
The Goals of BASW Program are to prepare students to competently engage in generalist social work practice.
Use their liberal arts foundation and their understanding of bio-psycho-social-spiritual-cultural development to engage in evidence-based generalist social work practice with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations within a multicultural society (EP 2.1.1, EP 2.1.3, EP 2.1.4, EP 2.1.6, EP 2.1.7, EP 2.1.8, EP, 2.1.9, EP 2.1.10).
Practice according to the principles, values, and ethics that guide the social work profession (EP 2.1.1, E.P.2.1.2).
Advocate for human rights and social and economic justice. (EP 2.1.3, EP 2.1.4, EP 2.1.5, EP 2.1.8, EP 2.1.9).
Continue formal education in either graduate social work education or other graduate disciplines (EP 2.1.1).
The application of knowledge, values, and skills of the general method of problem-solving, which spans the processes of engagement, data collection, assessment, intervention, evaluation, and termination. Preparation in the general method focuses on the application of the method to client/consumer systems of various sizes (individuals, families, groups, communities, organizations). Key to this problem-solving approach is its applicability to multi-cultural contexts, focusing on the strengths inherent in clients/consumers' and systems. The ethics and values of the social work profession anchor this practice.
The BASW Program has also identified a number of more specific and measurable objectives that allow us to document progress toward attaining our goals. We expect graduates from the BASW Program to practice in a manner consistent with social work traditions, values, and ethics, as expressed in the NASW Code of Ethics.
The Child Welfare Education for Baccalaureates (CWEB) Program provides an educational opportunity for students interested in public child welfare services. Qualified students who are enrolled as social work majors may receive substantial financial support in return for a contractual obligation to accept employment in a Pennsylvania public child welfare agency following completion of their social work degree. Students interested in the program should contact Dr. Cynthia Bradley-King, CWEB Coordinator, School of Social Work at ckb11@pitt.edu or 412-624-2830.
The Behavioral Health Case Management Program is a certificate available to Social Work and Psychology majors, that leads to possible employment opportunities in a fast paced behavioral health service sector. To read more about the career opportunities available to graduates who hold this certificate please visit the Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) web page.
Completion of 60 transferable credits from an accredited undergraduate institution and/or completion of an accredited associate degree program.
A minimum of 2.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale.
Credits awarded from the College Level Examination Program [CLEP] by the College of General Studies are counted toward the 60 credits. Academic and field education credits are not granted in the BASW program for life, volunteer, or employment experience.
Students may apply for the fall term or spring term. Students currently enrolled within the University of Pittsburgh system should submit applications and all credentials to the School of Social Work Office of Admissions. Students applying from outside the University of Pittsburgh should send all application materials and credentials directly to the University Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (see Pittsburgh campus Freshman Admissions for address). The Undergraduate program in the School of Social Work has a ROLLING ADMISSIONS POLICY. There is no specific deadline for submitting applications.
The application fee of $45 (only if applying from another institution; current University of Pittsburgh students do not have to pay this fee).
A complete transcript from the registrar of each college attended. If course work is still in progress at the time the application is filed, the student should request a supplemental transcript at the end of each term. Although a decision for acceptance may be made while academic work is still in progress, an up-to-date transcript must be received before the applicant can register for course work. Persons seeking a transfer to the University of Pittsburgh from another college or university must also submit a high school transcript or its equivalent.
what the student believes to be one of the most important contemporary social issues and why.
The application supplement sheet, which requests information on the student's employment background, a list of the names and addresses of the people who will be completing reference forms on the applicant's behalf, and academic credit requirement questions.
Three letters of reference. Required references include college advisors, an instructor at the college level, and the current (or last) employer/volunteer supervisor. Applicants should send the blank reference forms received with the application materials to each of the reference persons. The School of Social Work admissions office will periodically notify the applicant of the status of the application materials, and the applicant will be expected to follow through with each reference to ensure receipt of the letter. Reference persons should mail the completed form directly to the School of Social Work Office of Admissions.
The School of Social Work does not require the submission of scores from an examination for admission consideration. However, applicants wishing to submit such exam scores or other materials (publications, major papers, etc.) in support of their application may do so. In no instance will an applicant not submitting these be penalized in determining acceptance for the program.
Interviews may be initiated by the admissions personnel of the School of Social Work. Applicants who feel they would like to discuss special circumstances surrounding their applications are encouraged to seek admission interviews. The interview, if requested, should be scheduled after all application materials have been received. Usually, decisions on applications for admission are made without an interview.
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale.
The program honors those students whose academic performance (cumulative GPA) places them in the upper two percent of their graduating class. These students are considered for honors recognition at the annual Honors Convocation conducted by the University in the spring of each year. BASW majors are also eligible for membership in Phi Alpha, the National Social Work Honor Society, if they have completed their social work major with a social work GPA of 3.85 or higher.
In the spirit of intellectual curiosity envisioned by the Board of Trustees and the University Honors College when the Bachelor of Philosophy degree (BPhil) was created, the BPhil creates the opportunity for undergraduate students to engage in research and scholarly work toward a more rigorous baccalaureate degree traditionally reserved for the graduate level. In combination with the University Honors College requirements it, "preserves an element of intellectual scope, ever the distinctive feature of American undergraduate education (A. Stewart)." This degree is offered jointly between the University Honors College and the School of Social Work.
BASW majors who meet the University Honors College (UHC) eligibility requirements and who are interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Philosophy degree in social work should make an appointment with the BASW Program Director to review criteria and process for the degree.
The BASW student will be referred to the University Honors College Web site to review the Bachelor of Philosophy degree requirements.
Maintain a 3.25 GPA or higher in BASW major in the School of Social Work and a 3.25 GPA or higher overall at the University of Pittsburgh.
Transfer students must have an incoming GPA of 3.25 or higher and maintain a 3.25 GPA in BASW major course work offered through the School of Social Work as well as a 3.25 GPA or higher overall at the University of Pittsburgh.
In unusual circumstances, a student who shows exceptional promise but does not meet the above requirements may be accepted to BPhil candidacy as recommended by the BASW Program Director to the School of Social Work Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and determined by the UHC advising staff.
Based upon a BASW student's area of interest, a thesis advisor will be assigned by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The BASW Program Director and the student's advisor will meet with the student to draft a program of study/curriculum plan. Assignment of an advisor is contingent upon faculty availability and willingness to serve.
Fulfill the BASW degree requirements with a minimum 3.25 GPA.
Complete the social work general education requirements with a minimum 3.25 GPA. This includes 24 credits in the social and behavioral sciences; minimum of 3 credits in Africana studies; minimum of 3 credits in English composition; minimum 3 credits in human biology and a minimum of 3 credits in statistics.
Enroll in one course in each of the following areas, selecting one as an area of specialization, with a minimum of 12 credits and grades corresponding to a 3.25 GPA or higher: Africana studies; anthropology; economics; global studies; political science; psychology; sociology; urban studies; women's studies.
In all of the above coursework, a prospective BPhil student is encouraged to enroll in an UHC section of the course, if available. Overall GPA requirements remain the same for these courses.
The prospective BPhil student will make an appointment with the UHC advising staff regarding Honors College qualifications for degree candidacy.
The prospective BPhil student will complete the BASW degree requirements listed above as well as complete independent research culminating in the production of an original undergraduate thesis.
If all of the degree requirements are met, a single degree, the Bachelor of Philosophy degree with a major in social work, will be conferred jointly by the School of Social Work and the University Honors College.
For additional details on this degree program, please contact the School of Social Work or the Honors College.
The code is designed to help social workers identify relevant considerations when conflicting professional obligations or ethical uncertainties arise.
The code articulates standards that the social work profession itself can use to assess whether social workers have engaged in unethical conduct. NASW has formal procedures to adjudicate ethics complaints filed against its members. In subscribing to this code, social workers are required to cooperate in its implementation, participate in NASW adjudication proceedings, and abide by any NASW disciplinary rulings or sanctions based on it.
The code offers a set of values, principles, and standards to guide decision making and conduct when ethical issues arise. It does not provide a set of rules that prescribe how social workers should act in all situations. Specific applications of the code must take into account the context in which it is being considered and the possibility of conflicts among the code's values, principles, and standards. Ethical responsibilities flow from all human relationships, from the personal and familial to the social and professional. Social work students are required to comply with the NASW Code of Ethics. Copies can be obtained from the NASW Web page at www.socialworkers.org.
Academic probation in the last term of the student's program.
Planning of the student's educational program in accordance with his or her career interests.
Phi Alpha Honor Society was created to provide a closer bond between social work students and the profession in order to promote humanitarian goals and ideals. With the motto, "Through knowledge-the challenge to serve," Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work. Founded in 1960, Phi Alpha Honor Society currently has more than 110 chapters nationwide.
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Belle de Couture: Crochet Dress.
Hey lovelies! The weekend is finally here and I couldn't be happier... some weeks just seem to drag on, no matter how busy you are... This post is really filled with some of my fave things in my closet right now...I had been on the hunt for a crochet dress for awhile and I really wanted to find one while thrifting. I just haven't had the luck though, and when I saw this on Forever21's site, I just couldn't resist. These studded Kelsi Dagger sandals are my newest obsession. I will be getting a ton of use out of them this summer. How ah-some is this vintage DKNY bag? Would you believe I purchased it for $4.99? It was a great find! This necklace was another great thrift find. I love how chunky it is, very tribal... and it was only $3.99! I just never get tired of thrift shopping, it's the ultimate treasure hunt. You never know what you'll stumble upon.
I hope everyone has a fun and/or very relaxing weekend planned. Don't forget to check out my latest giveaway: Modern Tribes -AND- Don't forget to check out my first Q&A post! If you've been wanting to ask me something then ASK AWAY HERE! I'll be answering all the questions very soon! xo!
I'm in love with those shoes! You look so fresh in this post! Love the entire look!
You are rocking that crochet sista! Where do you like to do your thrift shopping?
ahhh! i love it. i was rapidly scrolling down to see where you got that dress. i've been looking for one but i just can't find one that fits right. studded sandals- nice touch. very cool outfit!
you look amazing!!! love everything!!!
OK first of all..you are TOO TAN..NO FAIR! You look beautiful in ivory..I would look so pasty right now. Hopefully will change soon....hit the beach as soon as the weather gets warm.
Loving everything but those SANDALS are awesome.
gorgeous dress! love it so much!


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The Joystick
The Fight / February 9, 2017
Oh No—NIOH?
I have been blindsided by an absolute gem of a game that has a samurai with supernatural allies to help fight against malicious demons in feudal Japan.
BY JOSEPH ARELLANO
I didn't intend to play Nioh. I didn't intend to dive in as much as I have during the first 5 – 6 hours…but it took me in without mercy and didn't let go.
In the game you play as the first western samurai who gets blessed with Japanese spirits to fight against an evil darkness engulfing the land of the rising sun.
The armor, landscapes, enemies, artwork and fighting all stem from the rich, luscious Japanese lore to give a breathtaking and painstakingly hard action RPG. Team Ninja behind the critically acclaimed series Ninja Gaiden have been working on this game since 2005. Unveiled at E3, it has been manipulated many times with different play styles. Known for their fast pace action and smooth fighting mechanics, NIOH takes a different direction stemming from the best selling series Dark Souls. And why you say!? Well. Let's discuss.
The battle system has you thinking of each move strategically and with absolute patience. With three different fighting stances you can switch from a strong attack, slow moving technique… to a fast, cunning play style that deals multiple hits, but less damage, allowing you to dodge majestic attacks from the evil baddies you encounter. Or if you want to be a hybrid, you can switch the footwork to allow heavy and light attacks to give the enemy a unexpected routine. All of which are filled with minor characteristics that can make even the avid samurai take notice. It is That. Intricate.
But alas, the battle system is just the first layer. The armor and weapons all have amazing shapes and designs. Being placed in the stunning beauty of surreal landscapes and artwork, you really sit and take in the history and detail in each piece of weaponry or armor that is equipped. But when it is fused with Japanese supernatural allies, that is where the coolness excels.
Another aspect of Nioh is the managing and allocation of spirits that aid you in your quest to defeat demons. They range from many animals such as great white sharks to amazing majestic lions. All of which enhance your weapons to have a elemental flair in which you devastate enemies by utilizing the spirits's wondrous abilities. Team Ninja outdid themselves in the animations and it is no surprise that you take in each summon as a work of art.
Yes. yes. It is beautiful. It has great characters, beautiful graphics, challenging gameplay…..but is it good?
Astoundingly yes. It is a title that challenges your mind and discipline. Like a complex game of chess Nioh utilizes the best of some games and pushes them to higher memorable levels. In a long time I have seen bosses that have felt lackluster, forgettable. These boss fights make you sweat, tense, and overall ecstatic when you defeat them. Showering you with artifacts, weapons, and rare items. It surely awards the player in meaningful ways that Quenches that die hard thirst.
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Dame Jo Williams, who was appointed the new chair of the CQC in October 2010, recently said that financial constraints could directly impact quality standards in care homes. As care home operators look to cut costs and make savings, there is likely to be less money available to spend on training for care staff, repairing and maintaining old buildings, and running activities for care home residents.
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Dynamics of Chinese nationalistic education in Hong Kong from 1945 to 2012
Tracy Chui-shan LAU, Thomas Kwan-choi TSE, Yan Wing LEUNG
'Chinese' is an ambiguous term, depending on whether it is taken to describe a political, linguistic, or cultural entity. While the term has often been considered to represent a politically and culturally homogeneous national identity in recent decades, this article aims to challenge this notion by examining the characteristics and practices of nationalistic education in Hong Kong since 1945. It explores how national identity has been interpreted by different Chinese states over time through different educational policies and practices. Focusing on the evolution of nationalistic education in three phases, this article presents a detailed account and analyses different nationalist narratives over six decades. It describes how different political forces define themselves and come to terms with what are often dual or competing national identities. Historical examples illustrate the challenges in policies and practices of nationalistic education. Copyright © 2016 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
Oxford Review of Education
Lau, T. C.-s., Tse, T. K.-c., & Leung, Y. W. (2016). Dynamics of Chinese nationalistic education in Hong Kong from 1945 to 2012. Oxford Review of Education, 42(6), 677-691.
Chinese national identity
Nationalistic education
State formation and education
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Kim Regimbal
Foundation Steppas
The Realtors
snack!
Foghorn Saxhorn
Devil Spork
Foghorn Saxhorn (formerly Adrian Jones & Kim Regimbal) - Acoustic Duo
Foghorn Saxhorn (formerly The Adrian Jones and Kim Regimbal Acoustic Duo) has been playing music across South-Western Ontario for over 15 years. Their set-list includes only covers, a mix of covers and originals, only originals or jazz standards, and they have been providing music for pubs, parks, weddings, corporate functions, holiday celebrations and private parties.
Adrian Jones - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Violin, Djembe
Kim Regimbal - Vocals, Saxophones, Flute, Acoustic Guitar, Djembe
Foghorn Saxhorn at the Upper Beachwood Pool, Waterloo, Ontario
The is a cover of the song High and Dry by Radiohead. This performance is during the Beechwood Community's seasonal Pool Party.
Adrian Jones and Kim Regimbal at King Street Theater in Kitchener, Ontario
This is a live performance of their song called Calm Down, previously released on their album Decollage. This particular clip can be found on snack!'s live DVD, tenure. Kim plays baritone and tenor saxophones, djembe and backing vocals. Adrian Jones is on Guitar and lead vocals.
Decollage - Studio Release
Decollage by Adrian Jones and Kim Regimbal
al dente non presto - Studio Release
al dente non presto by Adrian Jones and Kim Regimbal
© 2014 Kim Regimbal


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Q: DJango: how to correctly use Django authentification? I've use a tutorial to implement authentification (app registration) and it works but I do not understand well
I have declare registration url in the django project
myproject/urls.py
path('registration/', include('django.contrib.auth.urls')),
So authentification use default LoginViews, LogoutViews...
I have also declare (below) but these urls are not used as even if I suppress these urls autentifications still works...
what is the corect way of authentification?
registration/views.py
from . import views
from django.contrib.auth import views as auth_views

app_name='registration'
urlpatterns = [
    path('login/', views.login, name='login'),
    path('logout/', views.logout, name='logout'),
]```

A: You just need to define the urls in the correct order. Django reads the routes from top to bottom and the first match is taken.
If for example you only want to override the login view, you can do this in your project's urls.py:
path('registration/login/', my_views.login, name="login"),
path('registration/', include('django.contrib.auth.urls')),

If you want to override more views, I'd rather redefine all the urls from django.contrib.auth.urls in your registration/urls.py. In that case, do this:
# project urls.py
from registration import urls as registration_urls
path('registration', include(registration_urls)),

# registration/urls.py
from django.contrib.auth import views as auth_views
from . import views as my_views

# ...
path('login', my_views.login, name="login"),
path('logout', my_views.logout, name="logout"),
# ...
path('password_change/', auth_views.PasswordChangeView.as_view(), name='password_change'),
path('password_change/done/', auth_views.PasswordChangeDoneView.as_view(), name='password_change_done'),

path('password_reset/', auth_views.PasswordResetView.as_view(), name='password_reset'),
path('password_reset/done/', auth_views.PasswordResetDoneView.as_view(), name='password_reset_done'),
path('reset/<uidb64>/<token>/', auth_views.PasswordResetConfirmView.as_view(), name='password_reset_confirm'),
path('reset/done/', auth_views.PasswordResetCompleteView.as_view(), name='password_reset_complete'),
# ...

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Park Habitat Project in San Jose Net Zero Initiative Breaks Ground on Earth Day
22 avr. 2022 11h00 HE | Source: Westbank Corp Westbank Corp
Park Habitat Project in San Jose Net Zero Initiative Breaks Ground on Earth Day, April 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Earth Day, Westbank, Urban Community, Peterson and OPTrust are breaking ground on the first project to be constructed in a largescale net zero initiative in downtown San Jose. Designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma, Park Habitat will create 1.3M sf of low-carbon workspace and retail, as well as an expansion space for the adjacent Tech Interactive. The project is part of an overall campus vision to bring the ingredients of community - housing, workspace, retail, public space, amenities and nature – into the center of Silicon Valley. Comprising seven projects across downtown San Jose, as a collection, the campus aims to achieve net zero carbon lifecycle for both operational and embodied carbon.
"San Jose is proud to celebrate the start of construction on one of the first fully net zero carbon workspaces in the nation on Earth Day." Said San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo. "Through Westbank and Urban Community's collaboration, Park Habitat will bring a vibrant mixed-use hub focused on creating community to our downtown, uniquely balanced with our role as a world leader in the fight against climate change."
"The Park Habitat project emphasizes the unique opportunity for San Jose to become a world leader in responding to climate change while developing an active, vibrant, and ultimately inspiring community in our city's core," said Councilmember Raul Peralez, who represents Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. "I look forward to watching this development and the connected projects unfold in the years ahead, as we continue to build a sustainable city where everyone can live, work, and play."
The first new development in the campus, Park Habitat will be among the most sustainable buildings of its kind, achieving net zero carbon across its lifecycle. The project's innovative design includes a high-performance façade, water reuse, landscape and wetland integration, as well as a 'green-lung' atrium for natural ventilation and light throughout. To reduce embodied and operational carbon to the greatest extent possible, the project will leverage low-carbon building materials, and connect to an all-electric district energy system developed by Creative Energy. Any remaining carbon emissions will be mitigated through on-site renewable energy generation and local, high-quality offsets. From an emissions perspective, it will be as if Park Habitat was never constructed.
In a collaboration with The Tech Interactive, the project will create a 60,000 sf expansion space for the science center, envisioned as an anchor and connection point for a vibrant, active public realm that will support the growth of the surrounding cultural district.
"This space will serve our community in new and exciting ways. We are thrilled for the opportunity to expand our ability to inspire the next generation's problem-solving skills and to serve as a hub of connection," said The Tech Interactive President and CEO Katrina Stevens. "For more than 35 years, our programs have sparked STEAM confidence and career aspirations for students, supported educators in innovative methods of teaching, and delighted the community with technology-focused experiences. This project will deepen our impact and the world's ability to solve some of its biggest challenges including climate change."
"San Jose has emerged as the natural future hub for Silicon Valley and the ingredients needed for intelligent city-building have converged there, creating the opportunity for a new typology." Said Westbank founder, Ian Gillespie. "At this moment in history, it's time we question the basic building blocks of our communities. We are destroying the environment we depend on, we are spending hours a day commuting, our work environments are uninspiring and unhealthy and so is much of our housing. Our initiative in San Jose is part of our commitment to cities and to creating healthier, more sustainable communities within them. We believe this has never been more important and that all of us have a role to play in this endeavor.
San Jose presents the opportunity to demonstrate to the world that the solutions to our greatest challenges can be achieved by helping our cities live up to their full potential. Our Park Habitat project marks a starting point in what we hope will become a broader contribution to Silicon Valley as a whole."
"It's a pleasure to be working with such forward-thinking collaborators at the City of San Jose and the Tech Interactive." Said Andrew Jacobson, VP US Development at Westbank. "San Jose is setting the bar globally for commitments to climate action and our net zero campus will be an important step towards helping realize their ambitious sustainability goals. All of these projects are incredibly complex to develop and the City has been a great partner in helping them progress. We're looking forward to continuing our work together."
"Our vision for San Jose has always been to place community at its core, with projects that put people first. Our net zero campus initiative is part of this vision, to help San Jose become a global model for community-building and sustainable, people-centric cities." Said Gary Dillabough, co-founder of Urban Community. "This initiative has been years in the making and with Park Habitat breaking ground today we're only just getting started. This project is a shared achievement for us, our partners, the City of San Jose and the community as a whole and we can't wait to share what's next in the near future."
Designed to blur the lines between nature and the built environment, renowned architect Kengo Kuma imagines Park Habitat as a living structure, blending deep sustainability and natural elements with workspace, public realm space and cultural programming. The project 'breathes' with an outsized vertical courtyard called the Green Lung, providing ventilation and cooling. Natural elements of pockets gardens, a rooftop forest and a unique vegetative façade are integrated throughout, giving life to the building, while providing access to nature and the outdoors to occupants.
For the past year, the project team has been completing siteworks in preparation for construction. As of today, construction on Park Habitat has commenced, with the project set to complete in 2025.
Park Habitat Renderings
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About the Net Zero Campus
The goal for downtown San Jose is to create a sustainable community for the creative economy, that brings companies and their teams out of suburban industrial parks and re-connects them with the urban environment. Developed in partnership by Westbank, Urban Community, Peterson and OPTrust, the Silicon Valley initiative is a masterplan for a net zero carbon campus, bringing together workspace, housing and amenities in downtown San Jose. Designed by a team of world-renowned architects, each of the projects in the campus represent themes centered on the creation of community and responding to climate change. Over the next decade, the campus will create over 4 million sf of workspace and 1,000 rental homes. www.westbankcampus.com
About Westbank
Westbank is a practice dedicated to the creation of inspiring environments. We fundamentally believe in the power of well-functioning cities and the overarching values best described as the common good - that the solutions to our greatest challenges will be found in helping our cities live up to their full potential. Established 30 years ago, Westbank is a private company that partners with likeminded global organizations to become ever more impactful. We concentrate primarily on projects that serve as catalysts for broader change in our core cities of focus: Vancouver, Toronto, Seattle, Tokyo and San Jose. As a global leader in net zero development and the co-owner of one of North America's largest district energy providers, we are committed to largescale net zero carbon initiatives. Our body of work includes residential, hotels, retail, creative workspace, district energy, affordable housing, exhibitions and public art, with over $50B of projects completed or under development. As our practice has evolved, we have woven together an ecosystem of cultural enterprises including restaurants, gyms, spas, music venues, private members clubs, fashion, dance schools and food halls. We bring this ecosystem to life through collaborations with some of the most talented artists, architects, designers and entrepreneurs in the world. We look for every opportunity to strengthen the bonds that unite us – to create shared experiences that bring people together and help build more inspiring, sustainable communities. Through these and other endeavors, our evolution continues as we become a cultural platform for the creative city. www.westbankcorp.com
About Urban Community
Urban Community is a local development practice with strong connections to the community of San Jose.
They collaborate with community members, designers, technologists, city officials, and builders alike to re-envision downtown San Jose. They are redefining urbanism and community equity while pragmatically experimenting with "Smart City" initiatives. Their hope is that Downtown San Jose will be a city designed to adapt and support the rapidly changing way we all live. They are shaping San Jose into a people-first city; a city with a soul.
Urban Community's projects include 227 N 1st Street, The Armory, San Jose Theater and AMC Theater. https://urbancommunity.com/
About Peterson
Peterson Group ("Peterson") is a family-owned private entrepreneurial company based in Hong Kong and Vancouver. The company has expanded over the past sixty years from a humble trading company sharing a single desk to a thriving and diversified international group. Today Peterson has businesses in various sectors and different regions of the world, while remaining true to the fundamental values on which the company was founded: integrity, entrepreneurship and partnership. We pride ourselves on our reputation of building lasting relationships with partners, stakeholders, and community groups, continuing to establish our presence as a reliable and trustworthy partner and market leader, and above all else, making positive contributions to the communities in which we live and work. The principal business of Peterson is investments in property globally, crossing asset classes and strategies. In addition, Peterson has investments in private equity, venture capital, private debt and asset management. Throughout our history, Peterson has owned, developed and managed a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, office, hotel, retail, industrial and mixed-use. Across North America, Peterson's interests include ownership in over 10 million square feet of commercial property, over 2,400 units of residential and hospitality, and participation in the development of another 14.0 million square feet. www.PetersonBC.com
With net assets of over $25 billion, OPTrust invests and manages one of Canada's largest pension funds and administers the OPSEU Pension Plan (including OPTrust Select), a defined benefit plan with over 100,000 members. OPTrust is a global investor in a broad range of asset classes including Canadian and foreign equities, fixed income, real estate, infrastructure and private markets, and has a team of highly experienced investment professionals located in Toronto, London and Sydney.
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The Tech Interactive is a family-friendly science and technology center in the heart of downtown San Jose. Our hands-on activities, experimental labs and design challenge experiences empower people to innovate with creativity, curiosity and compassion. The Tech is a world leader in the creation of immersive STEAM education resources to develop the next generation of problem-solvers locally, nationally and globally. We believe that everyone is born an innovator who can change the world for the better.
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San Fernando Residents Can Resume Limited Outdoor Watering – MWD Completes Pipeline Repairs Ahead of Schedule
by SFVS Staff September 20, 2022 September 22, 2022
Photo Courtesy of Metropolitan Water District
The green light has been given to residents in the city of San Fernando, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Glendale, Long Beach, Pasadena, and Torrance to resume limited watering outdoors. Residents were asked to voluntarily curtail watering as the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California completed repairs on a leak on a 36-mile pipeline.
Repairs to the water pipeline connecting the Colorado River to customers in Los Angeles County were completed ahead of schedule
The pipeline serviced the Foothill Municipal Water District, Three Valleys Municipal Water District and West Basin Municipal Water District that were affected by the leak.
Metropolitan Water District officials say it is estimated customers in the affected areas reduced water demands by about 30% during the repairs.
"We know it wasn't easy to heed our no-outdoor-watering call, particularly during the extreme heat wave the region experienced early in the shutdown, but Southern Californians stepped up their water-saving efforts again, as they have in the past, to help us through this critical shutdown," Metropolitan Chairwoman Gloria D. Gray said in a statement.
The MWD made a temporary repair to the leak in the pipeline earlier this year and began operating the pipeline at a reduced capacity. The MWD scheduled the shutdown to install a longer-term fix to the pipeline to avoid a possible critical failure to the water supply.
"I want to thank the crews who worked tirelessly to complete the project ahead of schedule," Metropolitan General Manager Adel Hagekhalil said.
"This shutdown also required an extraordinary amount of coordination, and we wouldn't have been successful without the public's water-saving help and the cooperation and support of our affected member agencies."
Hagekhalil added that customers "must still continue saving as much water as possible to help our region through this ongoing historic drought."
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As one of the fastest growing markets globally, the Indian express industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17% and reach INR 48,000 cr. by 2023, according to an independent study led by Deloitte. The report titled 'Indian Express Industry-2018: A multi-modal play in building the ecosystem' forecasts this growth as being primarily driven by the growth of cross-border and domestic e-commerce in India, and significant demand from the small and medium B2B segment.
Established in 1997, the Express Industry Council of India (EICI), a not-for-profit organization, is the apex industry association that represents leading international and domestic express companies in India. EICI is the key driver of policies impacting the express industry that aims to create a favourable environment for the express industry and its users. EICI operates Common User Express Terminals at Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore Airports. EICI with Indian Customs has jointly and successfully developed and implemented a state of the art electronic Express Cargo Clearance System (ECCS) for Custom clearance of express shipments, which will increase India's global competitiveness.


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Fallout 76 players to receive Fallout Classic Collection for free in January 2019
Is this an apology?
Asher Madan
Fallout 76 is a shared-world multiplayer survival game for Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation 4. The title marks an all-new direction for Bethesda's establishing post-apocalyptic role-playing series, allowing groups of survivors to explore, build settlements, and uncover secrets of West Virginia. It's a multiplayer experience which requires you to work together and form alliances. The game is notoriously buggy and crammed with other systemic problems, and it appears Bethesda is offering a small apology gift for those who have endured the game's controversial launch window. Today, Bethesda announced that anyone who has played a full release of Fallout 76 will receive the Fallout Classic Collection on PC
The Fallout Classic Collection contains Fallout, Fallout Tactics, and Fallout 2. All three games are great and don't require powerful computers to run. In a message on Twitter, the company said, "Anyone who logged into the full release of Fallout 76 in 2018 will receive an entitlement for Fallout Classic Collection on PC. This applies to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players, too." The entitlement should go live in January.
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ANYONE who logged into the full release of #Fallout76 in 2018 will receive an entitlement for Fallout Classic Collection on PC. This applies to Xbox One and PS4 players, too.
The entitlement is expected to go live in early January. pic.twitter.com/U8pJwrk0PV
— Bethesda (@bethesda) December 22, 2018
While free games are always good, there are still a number of problems with Fallout 76 despite several large patches. Thankfully, Bethesda has committed to continual improvements, but it might be a while before we can truly call Fallout 76 a "great experience."
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Adapted from "Commander Ralph Arnold Embree, United States Navy, Deceased"
[biography, dated 15 July 1953] in Modern Biographical Files collection, Navy Department Library.
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Ralph Arnold Embree
25 September 1914-12 May 1945
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Ralph Arnold Embree was born in Kemmerer, Wyoming, on September 25, 1914, son of Royal Howard and Mary Wallace (Scott) Embree. He was killed in enemy action in the Pacific War Area, presumptive date of death, May 13, 1946.
Graduated from Kemmere High School in 1931, he entered the US Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, on June 20, 1932, from Wyoming (at large). As a Midshipman he won his N* on the Gym Team for tumbling, was USNA sailing champion in the summer of 1935, and was awarded medals for Expert Rifleman and Expert Pistol Shot. Graduated and commissioned Ensign on June 4, 1936, he subsequently advanced to the rank of Commander, to date from March 15, 1944.
Upon graduation from the Naval Academty in 1936, he was assigned first to USS Mississippi, in which he served as a Junior Officer (turrett, engineering, snd commations). From May 1938 to January 1939 he served in USS Chandler as Assistant First Lieutenant, and later Assistant Gunnery Officer. On November 25, 1939 he reported to the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, for instruction eavier-than-air craft. He completed flight training, was designated Naval Aviator on February 7, 1940, and was ordered to Bombing Squadron Four, based on USS Ranger. On March 15, 1941 he was transferred to Scouting Squadron 41, slso of the Ranger, in which he was serving at the outbreak of the war.
He was awarded the Navy Cross 'For extraordinary heroism as Acting Squadron Commander of Scouting Squadron FORTY ONE, attached to USS Ranger during the occupation of French Morocco, November 8-11, 1942. . ." The citation continues: "Leading five flights of planes in vigorous dive-bombing rids against hostile warships and coastal defense batteries, Lieutenant Embree, courageously pressing home his attacks in the face of tremendous anit-aircraft fire and fierce fighters opposition, aided greatly in the infliction of severe damage upon the enemy . . . (and) contributed materially to the reduction of hostile resistance in the area and to the successful accomplishment of vital objectives preliminary to invasion."
In December 1942 he was ordered to USS Albemarle, and after three months duty aboard that seaplanetender, he was ordered to the Naval Air operational Training Command, Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida, and was assigned to the Naval Air Station, Daytona Beach, where he served for a year. When detached he had brief temporary duty at the Naval Air Station, Deland, and in June 1944, was ordered to report to Fleet Air, West Coast, San Diego, California, for assignment.
On July 13, 1944, he reported to the Fleet Air Detachment, Naval Air Station, Astoria, Oregon, for duty in command of Bombing Squadron 12, and on July 20 assumed command of that squadron. He was reported Missing in Action as of May 12, 1945, when the plane in which he was flying, a unit of Bombing Squadron 12, was hit by enemy anti-aircraft fire and he was forced to parachute over enemy held territory on Okinawa Jima, Nansoi Shoto. Death is presumed to have occured a year and a day later.
Commander Embree has been awarded the Silver Star Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with three Gold Stars (three additonal awards); and the Purple Heart Medal. Citations follow in order of action:
Silver Star Medal: "For conspicuous gallantry and intropidity as Commanding Officer of Bombing Squadron TWELVE attached to USS Randolph, in action against enemy Japanese forces in the vinity of Tokyo, Japan, on February 16 and 17, 1945. Participating in the first attack by carrier based aircraft on the Tokyo area, (he) courageously led his squadron in coordinated bombing attacks on two important aircraft plant and...personally scored direct bomb hits and inflicted extensive damage on the targets..."
Air Medal: "For meritorious achievement in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Air Group TWELVE...near the Japanese Empire and adjacent Islands chains, from February 16, 1945 to March 23, 1945... (He) led his plane with determined aggressiveness to inflict the maximum damage on the enmy..."
The Second, Third, and Fourth Air Medals were awarded for aerial flight "from March 24, 1945 to April 17, 1945..." respectively, during which periods he contributed to the success of our air operations in the Pacific Area by 'carrying out numerous rigorous strikes against hostile shipping, airfields and installations..."
Distinguished Flying Cross: "For heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Air Group TWELVE...from April 28, 1945 to May 4, 1945...(He) pressed home his relentless attacks with determined aggressiveness and skillfully inflicted the maximum damage on the enemy...(contributing) to the success of our operations in the Pacific Area..."
In addition to the Navy Cross, the Silver Star Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Air Medal with three Gold Stars, Commander Embree was entitled to the Purple Heart Medal; American Defense Service Medal, with bronze "A"; European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with star; American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal; and the World War II Victory Medal.
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But most of us live as if the opposite was true. We go through life believing in our "terminal uniqueness," that we are the only ones feeling anger, sadness, shame, grief, fear, depression and self-doubt. Feelings are character defects, not inevitable and universal aspects of the human condition.
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Eddy TSANG
Hong Kong Construction Materials Association
Mr Eddy Tsang is the Chief Executive Officer of CKI Materials - Green Island Cement (Holdings) Limited, Green Island International Limited, Green Island Environmental Limited and Anderson Asia (Holdings) Limited. Apart from his role in Hong Kong and Mainland China, he is also a Director of EnviroNZ, a member company of CKI Group which is a vertically integrated waste management company that has national coverage in New Zealand.
Prior to joining the Cheung Kong Group in 2005, Mr Tsang has held directorship in numerous publicly listed companies of various sectors. He has also worked for an international accountancy firm in both Australia and Hong Kong for over ten years, where he gained solid and professional experience in Finance and Accounting in his early career life.
Mr Tsang holds a Master's degree in Commerce and a Bachelor's degree in Economics. He is a member of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. With his extensive involvement with the construction materials industry, Mr Tsang has been admitted as a fellow member of the Institute of Quarrying in the UK and a Director of the Hong Kong Construction Materials Association.
Kwok Keung CHAN
Mr. K.K. Chan has been involved with the construction materials industry in Hong Kong and Macau for over 35 years. He has a rich experience on the commercial, operation, and management side of the industry. Mr. Chan is now the Managing Director of Continental Cement and Gypsum Co., Ltd, Hong Kong Concrete Co., Ltd, Hong Kong - China Concrete Co., Ltd, and Macau Concrete Co., Ltd.
Eric Y C CHIU
Mr. Eric Chiu is the General Manager of Hong Kong Concrete Company Limited. Its shareholders includes China State Construction International Holdings Limited, TCC International Holdings Limited, Macau Cement Manufacturing Company Limited and Ladygold Limited.
Mr. Chiu holds a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has over 25 years experiences in the concrete industry in Hong Kong, Macau and China and has held a number of director positions in those operations. Mr. Chiu also has close to ten years management experience in the cement industry in Macau.
Elaine LAM
Ms. Elaine Lam joined China Resources Cement Holdings Limited in 2013 and has served as the General Manager of the Hong Kong Business Division since September 2021. Previously she has served as the General Manager of Investor Relations Department and the Deputy General Manager of International Department. She is primarily responsible for the operation and development of the Hong Kong regional business, and also oversees the development opportunities of the Company's international business. Prior to joining China Resources Cement, Ms. Lam has worked in various investment banking roles at The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation and Citibank, where she was mainly responsible for equity research of infrastructure and building materials sectors in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. She also has working experience in financial media in Hong Kong. Ms. Lam holds a Bachelor's degree of Business Administration in Finance and a Master's degree of Business Administration from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She has over 18 years of working experience in listed companies and financial institutions in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. Ms. Lam is a Fellow of the Hong Kong Investor Relations Association and has been repeatedly selected by the international authoritative financial magazine "Institutional Investor" as the Best Investor Relations Professional in the "All-Asia Executive Team" Basic Materials category.
NG Heong Chen
Mr. Ng Heong Chen is the Associate Director and Head of Southern Region of K Wah Construction Materials, responsible for all businesses (Aggregate, Asphalt, Concrete, GGBS, and Precast) in Hong Kong, Macau and PRD in Mainland China.
Mr. Ng joined K. Wah Construction Materials in 2009. He was the General Manager-Quarry of K. Wah Construction Materials and responsible for the overall planning, development, management, logistics and marketing of the Group quarrying business in Hong Kong, Macau and Pearl River Delta. He is a fellow member of the Institute of Quarrying and the Chairman of the Institute of Quarrying (Hong Kong Branch) (2019-2021).
Mr. Ng was also the General Manager of Business Development, EHSE, Sustainability of K. Wah Construction Materials (2020-2021), responsible for the function of engineering, health, safety, environment, business development, strategic planning and sustainability of the Group businesses in China, Hong Kong and Macau.
Mr. Ng holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Degree from the University of Auckland, New Zealand and a Degree of Master of Business Administration from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
PANG Tak Chung
Mr. PANG Tak Chung MH is the Chairman and Managing Director of the Golik Holdings Limited since 1996. Mr. Pang is the founder of Golik Metal Industrial Company Limited in 1977. He is responsible for strategic planning, overall management and corporate development of the Group. He has over 45 years´ experience in the trading and manufacturing industry in Hong Kong and the Mainland China. He also has extensive experience in international trading practices. Furthermore, Mr. Pang is the honorary citizen of both Jiangmen and Heshan, Guangdong Province. In 2019, Mr. Pang was awarded the Medal of Honor by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Regions.
Adrian Townson
In the early years of his career Adrian worked in the UK on the commercial side of the Construction Industry, gaining valuable experience across the civil engineering field on infrastructure projects with a strong emphasis towards Asphalt surfacing, on Motorways and Dual Carriageways and all 3 runways at Heathrow International Airport.
Arriving in Hong Kong in mid 1997 via a UK consultancy, Adrian was involved in asphalt surfacing projects at the new International Airport, accounting for over 750,000 tonnes of asphalt surfacing to roads, car parks, runways and taxiways. His consulting work continued after the Airports completion for numerous clients in the asphalt and civil engineering industry. In 2002 Adrian joined the Pioneer-Asphalt Surfaces Joint Venture to oversee the surfacing works at Container Terminal No.9 Contract at Tsing Yi where 270,000 tonnes of asphalt was completed on the roads and terminal itself. Adrian joined Asphalt Surfaces direct in 2004, where he now manages all company operations in Hong Kong as General Manager.
Adrian is also the Chairman and Director of the Hong Kong Asphalt Pavement Association Limited. Adrian holds a graduate certificate in Pavement Technology, is a Member of the Institute of Asphalt Technology.
Wai Tim TSUI
Ir TSUI Wai Tim is a chartered and registered professional engineer with extensive experience in Hong Kong and China. He is at present the Personal Assistant to Vice Chairman & CEO of Wai Kee Holdings Limited and Directors of subsidiary companies of Wai Kee Group and Build King Group, responsible for the construction materials and quarrying operations in Hong Kong, investment projects in China and outside Hong Kong. He has participated in various types of property development, property management, large-scale civil engineering, building and foundation projects, and has extensive experience in land bidding, engineering design and planning, pricing and bidding for tenders, project evaluation and procurement, cost management, contracts administration and project management, financial reporting, contractual claims management and administration as well as training and development of young engineers.
Ir TSUI is enthusiastic in participating in the professional services and serving the construction industry. He is a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers and the Hong Kong Institution of Highways and Transportation, and a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Real Estate Administrators and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. Mr. Tsui is the Council Member of the Hong Kong Construction Association, a member of the Pneumoconiosis Compensation Fund Board, a Member of the Occupational Safety & Health Council and a former Chairman of the Building Division of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.
Arthur Chun Mo WONG
Mr. Arthur Wong was graduated from Oregon State University and awarded Bachelor Degree of Science (Industry Engineering).
Since 1977, Mr. Wong has established the trading business of building materials in line with logistics including land and marine transportation to develop an infrastructure for distribution channels. He is the pioneer in accomplishing the logistic hub between Mainland China and Hong Kong.
Mr. Wong is now the Managing Director of Wealth Bridge Trading Co. Ltd. and Everbest Logistics Co. Ltd. He is also the Chairman of Hong Kong River Sand Association Ltd.
Vincent Chun Wai YU
Mr. Vincent Yu is the Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Construction Materials Limited; a joint venture company between Cheung Kong Infrastructure and HeidelbergCement, with operations in Hong Kong and the Guangdong Province in the People's Republic of China.
Mr. Yu holds a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering. He has over 28 years of experience in the construction materials industry with previous operational and executive management positions with Pioneer Concrete Hong Kong, Hanson Hong Kong and Anderson Concrete Limited.
Mr. Yu is also the Chairman of Ready Mixed Concrete Committee of HKCMA.
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When we first received our theme and mentors for the 2016 Next Generation NPR Boot Camp at the University of Nevada, Reno, I couldn't have been more delighted. I had known my mentor for a while, and the theme opened the door to so many creative and wonderful opportunities. The "Odd Jobs" theme made me think of dancing, acrobatic children in my hometown Mexico City performing for tips during stoplights on the greasy gravel.
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One night I remembered an extraordinary woman I had met a year ago. "Jane" was what she called herself. Her "normal" work was just that: normal. But what she did — and does— under this pseudonym continues to astound me. She provides low-cost and free abortions at people's homes in and around Reno. This work is illegal. It's a felony. The risks she takes to provide this service to people who need it are astronomical. I was sure that neglecting this story would warrant a slap in the face by my future self.
I was worried about compromising her anonymity and putting her in any danger. However, having Nico Colombant, an adjunct professor, at the University of Reno, Nevada, as my mentor allowed me to relax. I trust Nico, so I knew his meeting of Jane would not compromise her security.
Asking Jane to take part in the story was easier than I expected. When we met, I was expecting her to be hesitant. She wasn't. She was willing to share her story and include her voice in the larger narrative about abortion rights in our country. Our prior encounters — and the fact I knew Nico well — put her at ease. We agreed that we would both look out for any information that would even slightly point toward her "above ground" life.
Beginning to work on this was exciting. The topic of abortion obviously causes fiery debates and even violence, so jumping into the discussion was thrilling.
Nico and I discussed some of the ethical implications of my reporting with another professor at the journalism school. Her sobering words made me slightly nervous. Having information on Jane could potentially put me in danger as well. I set the nerves aside and decided to pursue the story anyway.
We began by visiting the only abortion clinic in Reno. The dedicated protesters outside the clinic with their attention-grabbing signs were happy to speak with us and get their two cents in. We didn't explain that our larger focal point of the story was Jane, but it was still an interesting contrast with what was to come.
We met with Jane and collected all of our material. Our time with Jane was well-spent: we shared laughs, thoughts, and stories. Every sentence she spoke grasped me. I continued to be in awe of her bravery. She is risking so much to provide others a much-needed service.
As I complete the 2016 Next Generation Radio NPR Boot Camp, I can't help to think of the people I've worked with throughout the process: the pro-life protesters, Jane, Nico, my colleagues, the other mentors and the wonderful Next Generation editors and producers. They have all been such a big part of this week, in their own individual way. I cannot thank Nico enough for his hard work, genius insight and support. I am also incredibly appreciative of Traci, Doug and Tom, and their incredible support base.
I also have to thank Jane for her time and of course, the risk she has taken to let me share her story.
My Next Generation Radio experience has been a roller coaster to say the least. I started off Monday morning with a story about a drug dealer who uses his drug money to pay for his education. By the end of the day I was scrambling for a story desperate for any lead, because as you may guess, drug dealers tend to be elusive.
Tuesday morning my colleague Natalie Van Hoozer was nice enough to give me her back up story idea for a woman who teaches toddlers to rock climb. As everyone was finishing transcribing their interviews I was running out to get my own interview done. Somehow, by Wednesday night I was almost caught up and by Thursday evening I was on par with everyone else. Now it's Friday and I'm on top of the world!
Aiden, 3, surpasses his fears and climbs further up the wall in search for the toy cars hidden at the top.
I am so grateful for this experience. In these five short days I have learned more than I have in the past two years. Don't get me wrong, I have loved my experience in the Reynold's School of Journalism, but this was the first time I got one-on-one time with a professional along every step of the story process.
Michelle Billman was an amazing mentor. She was there for me when all my stories fell through and when I desperately needed some support. She showed me all of her wisdom throughout the interview process, which has been my biggest hurdle over the past six years as a student journalist. She also taught me some neat tips and tricks for sound editing. I feel like my last year here at UNR will be so much easier because of her. Honestly, if, or rather when, I give an acceptance speech she'll be on my thank you list.
Doug Mitchell and Traci Tong were always helpful and there for us when we needed them. I I could go on and on and name everyone because in reality everyone, the mentors, the helping hands, the editors, and the students, was incredibly helpful and nice. However, I'll keep it short.
To any future students: Apply for Next Generation Radio. Just do it.
It's really funny how this entire week worked out. I started the week without having a story pitch, but a friend request on Facebook changed that.
When I talked to sound healer Cheryl Bowers for the first time, I could feel how in tune she is with the work that she does. She truly believes that the universe works to benefit her work and the people around her. After our first conversation, I remember her telling me that the universe brought us together, and that everything is about to work out.
While recording her story, it slowly proved to be true.
First, we thought that we lost the entire interview, which luckily, we didn't. Melissa, my mentor, had a broken memory card, but Alexa Ard, Next Generation Radio alum, had a bunch that we could use that saved us a trip to the store.
We scheduled to meet Cheryl at her pre-ceremony hike at 7 p.m., but because she had to grab the yoga studio keys earlier than anticipated, we met at 6:30.
Honestly, if that wasn't the case, the lighting for the photos and video that we took would not have been nearly as beautiful. When Cheryl started her meditation, a bird flew up to her and sat next to her as she chanted.
I witnessed a lizard crawl up on the rock she sat on. I even noticed a bunch of jackrabbits nearby.
Weird. It's like the animals in the area understood how in-tune Cheryl is with nature.
After we finished the sound ceremony at the yoga studio, her client left and we started packing up our bags. Melissa and I were telling Cheryl how all these things were happening and it's so coincidental that everything worked out for the best that day.
Cheryl just giggled, and then she mentioned how her client was coming from Truckee and had always wanted to go through a ceremony, and was coincidentally seeking Cheryl.
I just thought it was so strange how everything worked out so perfectly even when problems started arising. Cheryl truly believes that it's the universe's way of ensuring that her story and my project were meant to happen.
After this experience, I think I'm a believer too.
I was so excited when I found out I was chosen for NPR's Next Generation Radio.
In the beginning, I was nervous because I didn't have a finalized story idea. Thankfully, my mentor Vanessa Vancour and I had five backup story ideas (because one wasn't enough). I am fortunate to work with an amazing mentor who I have been collaborating with for more than a year. Vanessa has taught me so much and has helped shaped me into the journalist I am today.
One of my favorite parts about journalism is that you can tell someone's story that wouldn't otherwise be told. I started Monday evening by interviewing a local Mexican store owner who sells items for love spells,potions and other magic.
You never know what you can find in your own neighborhood until you explore and ask questions. Being curious can lead you to meet amazing people who have beenright in front of you the whole time.
Then, we had a bit of a plot twist.
The next morning I interviewed an anatomical embalmer at the University of Nevada, Reno's School of Medicine.
I saw things that can't be unseen. Sharing Patricia Elder's has been an incredible experience. I don't know that I would've had the opportunity to see the inside of a human brain otherwise.
It's interesting to spend a couple hours with someone who lives a completely different life than yours. It gives you a different perspective.
You don't get to have these kinds of adventures with any other job, which is why journalism doesn't always feel like a job.
I enjoyed the pressure of the daily deadlines, too. I thrive on deadlines. It truly felt like I was working in a real newsroom this week.
I also met amazing new people, students and mentors, who inspired me to become a better journalist. I'm grateful for this experience for showing me what I'm capable of in only a week's time. I know I've grown both as an individual and as a journalist. I feel a lot more prepared for my next journalism adventure.
I learned so much the first day at the NPR boot camp. There was no way to write it all down and I am terrified I'm going to forget. I held a Marantz recording device for the first time. I felt the weight of a solid microphone. I was told you could hammer nails with it, but I think I'll wait until the last day to test that. Walking around campus with sound isolating headphones, I heard the world the way a microphone does. The electric whir of a golf cart speeding by had a distinctly pleasant sound.
I think the format of our stories is the most interesting but challenging aspect of the project. I have never done a piece without voice over. Getting the subject to tell the entire story really puts the focus on asking the right questions, something I know I need a lot of practice on.
One of the most important things I got out of today was the encouragement to go after the story. I'm pretty good at meeting with someone face-to-face and asking them questions about a story I'm working on. However, putting myself out there and inviting people to contact me is not something I am comfortable with. I'm glad Catherine suggested I try it and I'm excited to see where it leads.
Today was the most intense day of reporting I have done. Looking at my arms at the end of the day, my skin is definitely burnt. I'm staring at 58 separate audio files that need to be listened to and logged. I'm desperately hoping that somewhere in those files is everything I need to tell a story from start to finish. As the kernel of a story starts to form in my head, I can't help wondering what I could have possibly missed with almost three hours of tape.
Remember that microphone? The one that could hammer nails? I may have left it in the parking lot of a Johnny Rockets in Carson City. I'm still holding out hope that it will magically appear in someone's car or the Lady from Johnny Rockets will call back saying she found it. I feel like an idiot for losing it, but given the choice between that and coming back with no audio, I would definitely chose the former.
Despite feeling completely exhausted, I'm excited to wake up at the crack of dawn and do it all again tomorrow. I know I'm making a lot of mistakes but I couldn't be happier. I enjoy feeling stressed. It means I'm doing something that I care about.
Today was good news bad news day. The bad news is I had to wake up at 5 am in order to meet Farmer Craig so I can recording him picking up the university's yard waste. The other bad news is that when I got back from the interview, I had 50 fresh audio files to go through.
The good news is that I finally have the perfect quote. The one that ties the whole piece together and makes it all worthwhile. I couldn't sleep last night. I woke up constantly worrying that I didn't have enough to make something good. The amount of relief I felt after interviewing Farmer Craig is indescribable. It really is an amazing feeling when a story goes from a disorganized mess to something awesome.
Oh, and the microphone. Still lost.
I have a final mix! I felt good about the story yesterday and I feel great about it today. I actually enjoy the editing process. It's really great when you stare at something for an hour, knowing the whole time that it's wrong, and someone just gives you the answer. It's like trying to finish a puzzle for hours and then someone walks up and picks up the piece you need off the ground.
The only thing left is to finalize the web story and I get to put the much anticipated X in the done column. As much as I'm looking forward to being done, I will miss the experience. It has been an exciting glimpse into what life might be like if my best laid plans work out.
Going into NPR Boot Camp, I didn't anticipate that I would learn how much I DIDN'T know and how much I already DID know.
Born and raised in Reno, I thought I knew this area pretty well. Well, it turns out I don't. In the process of looking for my Boot Camp story, I learned about dozens of occupations that I had never even heard of, let alone knew were actual jobs in Reno. For my Boot Camp story, I found a falconer (someone who trains and hunts with birds of prey) who lives in Reno. Before finding my interview subject, I knew what falconry was, but I had no idea that there were actual Nevadans who bred and trained these amazing creatures. This experience, of learning something completely new in a familiar environment, provided great perspective for me. It also served as a reminder that the saying, "We don't know what we don't know," is 100 percent valid.
I also discovered that there is a TON I need to learn about reporting techniques and audio editing. When listening back to my interview tape, I realized there were multiple times when I missed an opportunity to ask a follow-up question or clarify an answer. I know getting this process down takes practice, but Boot Camp served as a huge reminder of this for me.
With audio editing, I had no idea how nuanced the entire process is. In many aspects, knowing what to listen for in an audio track is like music; if you're untrained, many sounds and errors pass you by. Now that I know what to look for, I will be able to make my audio mixes much cleaner when I intern for Reno Public Radio this summer.
Everyone knows that it is important to be confident, but NPR Boot Camp has also taught me that confidence is sometimes the only missing ingredient beginning journalists need.
The first day of boot camp, I went out to gather my materials with my mentor, Kate McGee. I'm always "on edge" when I go out reporting, but on this day I was especially nervous because I was working with a professional journalist. After three hours of interviewing, collecting sound and taking photos, I came to a realization: confidence was the main thing I was missing at the start of the day.
Once we got to the interview site, I quickly understood that I needed to be decisive about what I wanted from my interview subject. When I did this, everything went smoothly. When I made a conscious effort to be confident, there was no difference in my comfort level when working with a professional journalist and when working with a fellow student.
I also realized that I have the skills needed to deliver a full, in-depth audio story, I just need to trust myself and relax into the complexities of the reporting process. Sometimes it's hard to remember that, a lot of the time, I DO know what I'm doing.


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Market Volatility Leads to Record Trading, Earnings Boost for TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.
By Jason HallFool.com
Image source: TD Ameritrade.
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. announced second-quarter financial results on April 19 and reported that record trading activity and the highest total client assets in the company's history drove an 8% increase in earnings per share. Let's take a closer look at TD Ameritrade's results for the second quarter.
Revenue $846 $803 5%
Net income $205 $189 8%
Earnings per share $0.38 $0.35 9%
Revenue and net income in millions. Data source: TD Ameritrade release.
What happened in the quarterThere were several factors that contributed to the strong growth in earnings in the second quarter:
Record daily average of 509,120 trades per day, up from under 477,000 one year ago and 438,000 sequentially. Higher trading isn't something TD Ameritrade can control, but is a product of investor sentiment. A highly volatile start to 2016 was the key driver behind the big jump in trading at the broker.
Trading levels have begun returning to normal levels. On the earnings call, CEO Fred Tomczyk said that April trading levels were closer to 450,000 per day.
The 25 basis point increase in the fed rate helped increase profits in the quarter, but surprisingly enough didn't drive higher profits.
Management said this was because lower lending balances in margin accounts and stock lending (think short sales) revenue.
Lower costs versus the year-ago quarter also contributed to higher profits.
Financial housekeepingTD Ameritrade announced it would pay $0.17-per-share dividend this quarter, up from the $0.15 paid last year and the same as was paid last quarter. The company also said that it repurchased 8 million shares during the quarter.
Operating expenses of $503 million were up sequentially, but this was at least partly due to higher trading levels pushing up certain costs, as well as higher advertising expenses versus the first quarter. But at the same time, operating costs were down $4 million from the same year-ago quarter.
Debt was up $14 million to $1.814 billion, but cash and equivalents increased almost $500 million to $2.476 billion.
What management saidCFO Steve Boyle, on the impact of lower margin and stock lending balances counteracting the benefits of the recent fed rate hike:
Tomczyk spoke more than once on the potential impact of the recent Department of Labor ruling on retirement account advisory services, which will require investment advisors act as fiduciaries when advising clients on investments in retirement accounts.
Looking aheadTD Ameritrade's stock is still off its recent highs, along with many financial services stocks. But at the same time, 8% earnings growth is a solid result, particularly considering that the full benefit of higher interest rates wasn't felt in the quarter, though it did offset lower interest rate-bearing account balances.
But looking at the big picture, the company continues to add new clients and grow its client asset base. TD Ameritrade can't control how volatile the market is, how many trades its customers make, or how much margin customers utilize, but by keeping an eye on costs, aggressively investing in growing its client and asset base, and delivering a high-quality trading platform and investment advisory service, the company can better leverage its assets and drive more profits.
This strategy has worked well for most of the past decade under Tomczyk, who will retire in September. If Tomczyk, in his last two quarters as CEO, and his replacement Tim Hockey, who came over from Toronto-Dominion Bank, which owns 41% of TD Ameritrade, continue to focus on the things that management can most directly influence (namely costs and the service and product the company provides its clients), it should be able to keep steadily growing profits in the future.
The article Market Volatility Leads to Record Trading, Earnings Boost for TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. originally appeared on Fool.com.
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Since coming back from holiday, I have really struggled to get back on the sugar free bandwagon. I'm really trying, but my sweet tooth just won't give in as easily as it has done in the past. So I decided to make some biscuits for when I felt the urge for something sweet and these chocolate and coffee cookies from the I Quit Sugar blog looked perfect.
They are so quick and easy to make – I was all prepared to spend some time in the kitchen on a day off from work but it wasn't needed…these were done in about 20 minutes!
They filled the house with a lovely warm smell of coffee and were cooling just as Kieron walked in the door!
If you want to, melt some dark chocolate and dip the biscuits in – I found this to be a perfect finishing touch!
I love these biscuits – I'm not sure you're meant to eat a whole batch in just 2 days, but that's what just happened!


Moodle™ is a free piece of software installed on a server, which enables educators to create feature packed educational websites. With a simple drag and drop interface, teaching resources can be added to pages and multimedia can be embedded at the click of a button. Learning can be personalised with conditions set for activities to be completed and built in rewards systems.
It encourages working and learning together with forums, collaborative wikis and glossaries whilst allowing assessment and feedback with self-grading quizzes. There are a wide range of question types that make it a powerful tool for both formative and summative assessment. There are also built in peer assessment activities with customisable rubrics.
Students can use Moodle™ to store files, or access them from a wide range of cloud based repositories such as Google, Dropbox, Flickr, Youtube and Skydrive; and track their progress using check boxes next to activities. Mobile friendly, it has numerous community created plugins that introduce new features, or allow them to integrate with other systems, and it can be customised for different institutions. It is used by schools of all age groups, universities, government departments, healthcare organisations, a wide range of businesses and private individuals for personal learning sites and homeschooling.
Moodle™ is the number one most widely used platform for online learning with over 70 million registered users (the real number of users is much, much more!) and a global community at Moodle.org that drives development and helps people use the software.


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Dogs Cannot Be Nice
Johnny Cos (Editor in Chief)
Photo by Rebekah Howell (@rebekahhowell00) on Unsplash
' Says Owner Of Shitty Estate.
See also: Dogs Need To Be Hated
Wincing at the thought of how utterly repulsive the man would be to live with such reprehensible people, local man Brian MacKinnon confirmed Thursday that his dogs cannot be nice.
"They're such fucking slobs," said MacKinnon, adding that the owners of the rather lovely property where he lives and works "must be dog people" or "reactionary animals." "They're all habitual bitches, and no one in particular is supposed to be doing this." At press time, MacKinnon was idling his car near his new puppy's apartment and silently staring at it.
Tags: #dogs #nice
Cats Are Definitely Evil
I've always felt that way, but recently I found out my daughter Karen is actually a wonderful, kind and thoughtful person," said Hoffmann, her voice trembling as she described the moment she watched her daughter Karen tell her how she always dreamed of her favorite book, The DaVinci Code, and how she would have changed the book's opening line, "No animals were harmed in the making of this composition," before the book was even published...
Animals 7 Months Ago
Get A Cat, Not Kids
Though it may be possible to make a small difference in the lives of children, it may be too late to help a child if the parents can't be reached, a new study from the University of Washington has found that in a typical case, the child who has been neglected dies while the parent who repeatedly neglects them stays right there...


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  EnterpriseActivityStorage(PrefService* pref_service,
                            const std::string& pref_name);
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  const std::map<std::string, Activities> GetFilteredActivityPeriods(
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With December 2 being National Mutt Day, we're addressing the ongoing debate between whether a mutt or a pure bred is better!
Therehas long been a debate among dog owners whether it's better to get a pure bred or a mutt. By definition a mutt is generally a dog with many different breeds of unknown parentage. Mutts are also known as "mixed breeds" (mongrel is such a derogatory term). A "pure bred" denotes a pure strain obtained through many generations of controlled breeding for desirable traits.
With a puppy, you don't know the exact mix of breeds that have come before that puppy. Will the dog be small or big? If you can't tell the breed, you won't know if there is a propensity toward certain behavior issues. Breed is often a good indicator of some behavior issues.
Did you know that mixed breed dogs are euthanized far more than pure bred dogs? Due to the popularity and demand for designer and pure bred puppies, mutts often end up in shelters in higher numbers. That's unfortunate.


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Mag By Craig Gabriel
WHEN DOES SPORT START TAKING MORE RESPONSIBILITY?
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todd reid
will pucovski
This week I was incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Todd Reid. He was only 34. I knew Todd when he was growing up as an Australian junior player and well into his years on the pro tour. In 2002 he won junior Wimbledon from a field that included Andy Murray, Tomas Berdych, Jo Wilfried Tsonga, Dudi Sela and Steve Darcis to name a few and there was plenty of buzz about Todd Reid on the tour.
Todd was from the eastern suburbs of Sydney, one of the beach suburbs. I remember him as a bit quiet but easy going. He was a very nice young guy who was dealing with a lot of attention being cast over him because of his tennis ability. I had not spoken to or seen Todd for a few years, but whenever I did it was nice to catch up with him.
From the age of 13 he was being touted as a great hope for Australian tennis. At one stage he was the third highest ranked Australian behind Lleyton Hewitt and Mark Philippoussis. Endorsements were poured on him (one estimate said he gained a deal of $400,000 and he'd barely played the tour), he was "drafted" into the Bollettieri Academy and at that tender age there was even an article about him in the New York Times.
Todd, who played Roger Federer in the third round of the 2004 Australian Open, struggled to really make a senior break through in the sport. He came close to the top 100 once but then was struck down by glandular fever. He had his fair share of injuries and illness, but he kept trying to rally back. It was commendable that he never lost sight of his dream and belief in himself but unfortunately the game had passed him by and eventually reality set in and he retired.
The cause of his passing has not been disclosed but Todd was battling depression. In Australia it is now mandatory when something like that is known media outlets finish a story with contact details for organisations that deal with mental health issues.
It is a very sad situation in society and it really hits home when it is someone you have had an association with or has had a presence in the community you are part of.
We put these young people up on pedestals and shower them with everything possible, but they can't cope. The pressure is phenomenal on their young, immature brains and bodies and they often don't know where to turn or what to do.
We are seeing too much of this happening and where is the help coming from? I can't see it coming from anywhere. Connected interests, whether a coach, the media, parents, a manager, an association, make the most of them as if they are a commodity and these young people are expected to behave and adapt as if they are totally au fait with it all.
They are most definitely not au fait. They cannot think for themselves and when they are left to their own devices that lack of understanding scares so many of them and they can go off the rails and in many cases suffer badly on the mental side of things.
Professional sport in unforgiving. These are still kids, even if they are in their 20's. In the '80's there was all the discussion about "burn-out" of players; I really wonder if much has changed apart from the cosmetics. There have been well documented cases of footballers who have suffered mental break downs and in cricket a 20-year-old named Will Pucovski is taking extended leave and is "receiving treatment for a mental health-related illness".
When is all this going to stop and when will people around some of these young athletes start paying attention and take responsibility and action?
Sport and society can't let this keep on happening.
R.I.P. Todd Reid.