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Woman killed after collision involving stolen vehicle
Posted 11:12 pm, July 22, 2019, by Kevin S. Held
ST. LOUIS - One woman was killed in a collision Monday evening after being struck by a stolen vehicle.
The accident took place around 7:15 p.m. in the 4100 block of Finney Avenue, located in the Vandeventer neighborhood.
Police said the victim was crossing an intersection in her car when a stolen Chevy Tahoe sped through a stop sign and smashed into her.
According to our news partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, a boy was in the vehicle that was struck. He was rushed to a local hospital.
The driver of the stolen Tahoe was taken into custody at the scene and a rifle was found inside the SUV, the Post-Dispatch reported.
A child and another woman were riding in the SUV as well.
Suspect charged in stealing woman's SUV from gas station in Sunset Hills
Cahokia woman says tow lot is charging her hundreds of dollars to retrieve her stolen vehicle
Suspect charged in 4-year-old killed in hit-and-run
St. Louis man charged after dragging officer, crashing into St. Clair Square Mall
Police looking for car connected to alleged shooting, kidnapping of woman in south St. Louis
Family of 12-year-old struck by a police SUV continue to ask for prayers
12-year-old dies nearly a month after being struck by an officer's vehicle
Police locate vehicle, suspect tied to Dutchtown kidnapping
Person struck, killed in Troy Missouri Thursday morning
Soulard carjacking suspect charged with murder after accomplice dies in crash
McDonald's employees call police after a woman mouths 'help me' in the drive thru
Soldier passing through St. Louis has pet bird stolen from vehicle


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Do you realize how much performance you are losing out on by not coding for the graphics processing unit (GPU)? Also referred to as "the other side of the chip," the GPU portion available in many modern-day Intel® processors could be the star of the show for video encoding, image rendering, Fast Fourier Transforms (FFTs), and more. While it has become second-nature for software developers to use parallelization techniques such as vectorized libraries, SIMD intrinsics, and so on, many developers do not realize that the GPU is available as a very capable accelerator. In fact there's a whole topic of "Heterogeneous Programming" that refers to the process of re-architecting software to efficiently use multiple compute engines with different strengths.
Figure 1 shows a quick history of the development of GPU power within the Intel® Core™ processor.
Figure 1. Development of GPU power on the Intel® Core™ processor.
Code that would run well on the GPU must be specifically written and organized for the GPU. While there are well-established compiler flags available for parallelization for the CPU (-axAVX, -axSSE4.2, -xSSE2, etc.), offloading to the GPU is fundamentally more difficult because it requires a different paradigm than what has been established for CPUs since software development began in the 1940s. Because of this, the CPUs may be reaching performance plateaus, while an entirely separate processor that could be running the algorithms much faster using much less power sits mostly idle.
Because heterogeneous programming requires rethinking algorithms, many developers opt for simply maintaining CPU code with incremental improvements. However, the leap to heterogeneous is very doable if you keep a few heuristics in mind.
Getting to the "Other Side"
If your dreams for what your application can do are limited by CPU performance or power constraints, heterogeneous programming may be for you. Start fine-tuning your application with Intel® VTune™ Amplifier to determine hotspots. However, this is just a first step. Understand what is really required by the algorithm, understand the types of engines you can target, and a more efficient approach will probably emerge.
Intel® Core™ processors are heterogeneous. There are at least three types of engines available on most Intel® processors: CPU, execution unit (EU), and general-purpose GPU (GPGPU), and fixed function for media (see Figure 2).
Figure 2. Evolution of heterogeneous architecture.
Resize (especially upscaling). Note that downscaling is already covered by a fixed function.
If you have an existing code-base that consists of algorithms that would be well-suited for the GPU, rather than doing a complete re-write, take a look at ROI – for current algorithm speedup as well as all of the new things you could do by taking full advantage of all of the capabilities of the HW.
If you are just beginning with the design of your application, start by determining which algorithms fit into a SIMD format according to the types of algorithms listed above. OpenCL™ kernels work best for data parallel work without branches. There is overhead to launching a kernel, but it may be possible to still offload small calculations by figuring out a way to coalesce them, or it may even be possible to launch once and just have the kernel wait for new input (versus relaunching each time something needs to be calculated).
In order to offload your algorithms onto the GPU, you need GPU-aware tools. Intel provides the Intel® SDK for OpenCL™ and the Intel® Media SDK (see Figure 3).
Figure 3. Intel® SDK for OpenCL™ and Intel® Media SDK Interoperability.
The Intel Media SDK is a cross-platform API that developers can use for creating media applications on Windows* and Linux*. The Intel Media SDK comes with a set of code samples that demonstrate how to use the API to build applications that require fast video playback, encode, processing, media format conversion and video conferencing.
The Intel Media SDK comes with a set of tutorials and code samples that demonstrate use of the SDK APIs.
OpenCL is the open-standard for parallel programming of heterogeneous systems, allowing developers to leverage the technology and fully customize their solutions. When you boil it down, the Intel Media SDK only does three things: decode, encode, and a create a short list of frame-processing operations. OpenCL opens the door to extend these fixed operations in innovative ways.
A good way to get started with OpenCL development is with Intel® SDK for OpenCL Applications. It includes the Intel® Code Builder for OpenCL™ API, which is a software development tool that enables development of OpenCL applications. If you are working with pre-existing code, your project can be converted to an OpenCL project from within the Intel SDK for OpenCL interface.
OpenCL is developed by multiple companies through the Khronos* OpenCL committee.
Cortex A57 is CPU or GPU?


Jason Gerbsman (left), managing principal at HUDSON, joined Livoti's Old World Market Owner John Livoti for the grand opening of its third location.
An Italian market has rolled out its third location in New Jersey with the opening of a new 15,000-square-foot store in Middletown, according to brokers involved in the deal.
The operator, Livoti's Old World Market, is among the newest tenants at the Middletown Shopping Center on Route 35. Jason Gerbsman of HUDSON represented Livoti's, whose store offers fresh produce, homemade pastas, a pizza bar, prepared foods, fresh seafood and a butcher department among its specialty offerings.
He added that the deal "died and came back to life more than a few times," but the brokerage team was able to come to terms with the property owner. The store celebrated with a grand opening in early July.


My Day with Jesus is one of four in the series of St. Joseph Sparkle Books from Catholic Book Publishing. This series of board books adds a bit of wonder to a child's day with a combination of foil-stamping and sparkle on the cover and expressive, colorful illustrations throughout. My Day with Jesus helps children give praise and thanks for God's many gifts throughout the day. Perfect as a gift for God's littlest Catholics!


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The colleges and universities in Missouri offer students interested in obtaining a degree or certificate in paralegal studies a broad range of options, including study towards in-demand paralegal specialties such as internet law and financial services law. This guide to paralegal schools in Missouri will provide you with the information you need to compare schools and make the right decision. Online paralegal schools may also be a good choice for your educational needs.
There are 16 colleges and universities that offer paralegal/legal assistant degree programs in Missouri.1
5 schools offer a certificate program for paralegals/legal assistants.1
4 schools offer an associate's degree program for paralegals/legal assistants.1
7 schools offer a bachelor's degree program for paralegals/legal assistants.1
4 schools offer a master's or advanced degree for paralegals/legal assistants.1
2 schools ranked in Kiplinger's Best Values in Public Colleges in 2018.2
1 school ranked in Paralegal411's Top Online Paralegal Programs in 2018.3
1 school ranked in College Factual's Best Colleges Offering Degrees in Legal Professions in 2018.4
4 schools ranked in US News Best Law Schools in 2019.5
2 not-for-profit ABA-approved paralegal degree programs are in Missouri.6
Top-Ranked Schools with Paralegal Programs
Kiplinger's Best Values in Public Colleges 2018*
Truman State University (#19 in-state, #8 out-of-state)
University of Missouri (#74 in-state, #69 out-of-state)
*Institution-wide ranking.
Paralegal411's Top Online Paralegal Programs 2018
William Woods University (#7)
College Factual's Best Degrees in Legal Professions 2018
Webster University (#14)
US News Best Law Schools 2019
Washington University in St. Louis (#18)
University of Missouri (#65 tie)
Saint Louis University (#88 tie)
University of MIssouri-Kansas City (#119 tie)
Schools with Paralegal Programs Approved by the ABA
Paralegal Degree Programs in Missouri
Maryville University
The Legal Studies and Paralegal program at Maryville University is a four-year pre-law bachelor's program that introduces students to legal research, writing, and civil and criminal legal theory. General education courses are required in subjects ranging from mathematics and natural science to writing and composition. Required law courses include legal ethics, legal research and writing, and civil litigation. Legal Studies majors are also required to complete a minimum of 12 elective credit hours from a large selection of substantive legal subjects. Fourth-year students will complete a capstone paralegal internship, giving individuals an opportunity to hone their skills, apply their legal knowledge, and network with potential employers. In addition to being formally approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), Maryville University is a member of the American Association for Paralegal Educators (AAfPE).
Do well in your classes and go above and beyond what is required. You never know when your instructor may know of and recommend you for a paralegal position." –Sandra M. Herdler, Vice President of the American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc. and a Senior Paralegal at Krigel & Krigel, PC, Kansas City, Missouri.
At Missouri Western State University, students are able to pursue an Associate of Science (AS) degree with a major in Legal Assistant or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Legal Studies. Students who already have an undergraduate degree in another subject may also choose to complete a Legal Assistant Certificate. The programs aim to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for the paralegal and legal assistant professions, including critical thinking and legal writing. Students learn practical skills in areas like legal research, writing, interviewing, investigation, and preparing evidence for trial. All Legal Studies courses are taught by licensed attorneys, giving students unique insight into the professional legal world. The Legal Assistant program is a voting member of the American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE) and has received formal approval from the American Bar Association (ABA).
The Webster University Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Legal Studies curriculum encompasses many different substantive areas of law and integrates important professional skills such as technology competency, writing composition, and legal research. The program is designed to prepare students for entry into law school or further study in criminal justice as well as to advance careers for paralegals and legal assistants. Instructors in this program are professors who are practicing attorneys and judges from a variety of legal backgrounds. Students may benefit from Webster's downtown St. Louis campus, which is located in same building as the Missouri Court of Appeals and near several large law firms. As a career-oriented program, the course schedule is designed to accommodate both working adults and traditional full-time students, depending upon each individual's needs. This program has been approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).
William Woods University
At William Woods University, students can earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Paralegal Studies in a completely online format. Classes are taught in a 14-course sequence following an eight-week schedule. The core curriculum covers everything from fundamental legal theory to the critical thinking skills needed to succeed in the field. In addition to technical concepts such as substantive and procedural law, legal research and writing, law-related computer tools, and legal interviewing, students also learn about professional ethics and interpersonal communication methods. The 42-semester hour program emphasizes practical skills and hands-on lessons through the program's Virtual Law Office Practicum course. William Woods University is a member of the American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE), and students can take advantage of resources and support offered through the school's career center and professional associations.
Students at Webster University can earn a Master of Arts (MA) in Legal Studies through the College of Arts and Sciences. The program can be completed entirely online or at the St. Louis home campus. Students in the graduate program can concurrently seek a Graduate Certificate in Paralegal Studies, for a total of 39 required credit hours. The curriculum covers a wide range of subjects in the legal field and different types of legal environments. Core required classes include Jurisprudence, Ethics for the Legal Professional, American Constitutional Law, Civil Actions, and Computerized Legal Research. Students learn about critical thinking strategies, professional conduct standards, and effective written and oral communication skills. The St. Louis-area paralegal programs at Webster have been approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). Graduates from the MA or certificate programs may find career opportunities in different parts of the legal field, ranging from law firms to in-house corporate legal departments to government agencies, or they may continue to advance in their current industry with a better understanding of the legal sphere.
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St. Charles Community College
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr
Cottleville, MO 63376
https://www.stchas.edu/
Student Review: "When I first started college I obviously took all my required courses, which was nice as I was still trying to figure out what it was I actually wanted to do. After my first semester I had it stuck in my head that I wanted to be a police officer, and after talking to a counselor she instructed me that I should pursue criminal justice. The teacher was very good but a lot of what they were teaching (to me at least) seemed menial to what I was wanting to do as a career. After a few semesters, I knew that it was not a class that I found beneficial to me. I still wanted to be a police officer so I spoke with a different counselor and he told me to try criminology, which is where I really enjoyed my time in class. Not only was it engaging for me, but every day in class was different and the teacher knew how to interact with his students to make learning a bit more 'fun'." -Student at St. Charles Community College
470 E Lockwood Ave
http://www.webster.edu/
Student Review: "Webster University was an awesome experience for me. As a veteran of the military I found that they were very accepting and very professional in all ways. Being in the Paralegal Studies Program was very challenging and very rewarding. I did not have one professor that was not on point. One of my professors that also was the head of the department encouraged me to continue my legal education and attend law school, which I am now in my 1st year. With Webster being an ABA-accredited institution for Paralegal Studies I have found that the education that I received from there was top notch and prepared me for Law School." -Student at Webster University
1. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
2. Kiplinger's Best College Values in Public Colleges: https://www.kiplinger.com/tool/college/T014-S001-best-college-values-college-finder/index.php#Tile
3. Paralegal411's Top Online Paralegal Programs: https://www.paralegal411.org/degrees/bachelors/online/
4. College Factual's Best Colleges Offering Degrees in Legal Professions in 2018: https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/legal-studies-and-professions/rankings/top-ranked//
5. US News Best Law Schools 2019: https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-law-schools/law-rankings
6. American Bar Association Approved Paralegal Programs: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/paralegals/
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Q: SwiftUI - Is it possible to update initialized parameters? In my code, I am passing post.id from a view to my view model. In order for my comments to show up, I need to init getComments. Previously, before I was passing post.id, I simply had the line init(){getComments(id: "E1m3U1FoeCbOwBGPPq4S")}. E1m3U1FoeCbOwBGPPq4S is a document that already had comments on it, so I could test to make sure comments actually loaded.
Now, since every post is to have a different set of comments, I need to change the id based on what what post the user is requesting comments on. To do this, like I said I am passing post.id and printing it (to make sure that it's actually passed).
In my code, the init() is required to show comments. Because of the way that my comments are shown, initializing getComments is a requirement. Without the init, comments shows up with a ProgressView and goes nowhere else.
My question is, can I update initialized parameters? If I'm initializing getComments(id: "E1m3U1FoeCbOwBGPPq4S"), is there anyway that I can update E1m3U1FoeCbOwBGPPq4S to the passed post.id?
I can't just set it to getComments(id: post.id) because by default, no ID is passed, so I get the Thread 1: Nil error. I'm thinking I need a default value that updates when a user clicks the comments button.
CommentsViewModel.swift
class CommentsViewModel : ObservableObject{

    @Published var comments: [CommentsModel] = []
    @Published var noComments = false
    @Published var newComment = false
    @Published var commentTxt = ""

    let ref = Firestore.firestore()
    let uid = Auth.auth().currentUser!.uid

    var post: PostModel? {
        didSet{
            if let post = self.post {
                getComments(id: post.id)
            }
        }
    }

    init(){getComments(id: "E1m3U1FoeCbOwBGPPq4S")}

    func getComments(id: String) {
        print("ID from getComments is: \(id)")
    }

CommentsView.swift - showing the ProgressView and showing comments
@StateObject var commentsData = CommentsViewModel()

if commentsData.comments.isEmpty{

                Spacer(minLength: 0)

                if commentsData.noComments{
                    Text("No Comments")
                }
                else{
                    Text("Test")
                }
                Spacer(minLength: 0)
            }
            else{
ScrollView{
                    VStack(spacing: 15){

                        ForEach(commentsData.comments){comment in

                            CommentsRow(post: post, comment: comment, commentData: commentsData)

                        }
                    }
                    .padding()
                    .padding(.bottom,55)
                }
                .onAppear {
                  commentsData.post = post
                }

PostRow.swift - the button that actually displays comments
    var CommentsData: CommentsViewModel
    @State private var showingComments = false

 Button(action: {
                    showingComments = true
                    commentsData.getComments(id: post.id)
                }){
                    Text("Comments")
                }
                .transition(.move(edge: .leading))
                .sheet(isPresented: self.$showingComments)
                {
                    CommentsView(post: post)
                }

Edit: with both init(){getComments(id: "E1m3U1FoeCbOwBGPPq4S")} and if let post = self.post {getComments(id: post.id)}, both ID's print in console, but then E1m3U1FoeCbOwBGPPq4S is the ID that is actually used to show the comments.

A: In your current setup, you have different instances of CommentsViewModel. When the Button gets pressed, getComments is called, but it is called on a different instance than is used in CommentsView.
Inside CommentsView, your current code only calls getComments when comments already exist. If you move getComments and the surrounding onAppear somewhere that it will reliably get called, your code should start to work.

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Q: Slow text input in html field from barcode scanner I have a webpage in my LAN in order to input barcodes in real time to a db through a field (framework django + postgresql + nginx). It works fine, but lately we have a customer that uses 72 char barcodes (Code Matrix) that slows down inputs because before next scan, user must wait the redraw of the last one in the field (it takes about 1-2 seconds, redrawing one char after the other).
Is there a way to reduce latency of drawing scanned text in the html field?
Best thing would be to show directly all the scanned barcode, not one char after the other. The scanner is set to add an "Enter" after the scanned text.

A: At the end, as Brad stated, the problem is more related to scanner's settings (USB in HID mode), although PC speed is also an issue. After several tests, on a dual core linux machine I estimate delay due 85% to the scanner and 15% to PC/browser combo.
To solve the problem I first searched and downloaded the complete manual of our 2D barcode scanner (306 pages), then I focused on USB Keystroke Delay as a cause, but default setting was already set to 'No Delay'.
The setting that affected reading speed was USB Polling Interval, an option that applies only to the USB HID Keyboard Emulation Device.
The polling interval determines the rate at which data can be sent between the scanner and the host computer. A lower number indicates a faster data rate: default was 8ms, wich I lowered to 3ms without problems. Lower rates weren't any faster, probably because it was reached the treshold where PC becomes the bottleneck.
CAUTION: Ensure your host machine can handle the selected data rate, selecting a data rate that is too fast for your host machine may result in lost data: in my case when I lowered polling interval to 1ms there were no data loss within the working PC, but when testing inside a virtual machine there was data loss as soon as I reached 6ms.
Another interesting thing is that browsers tend to respond significantly slower after a long period of use with many tabs open (a couple of hours in my case), probably due to caching.
Tests done with Firefox and Chromium browsers on old dual core PC with OS Lubuntu (linux).

A: This probably has nothing to do with your page, but with the speed of the scanner interface.  Most of those scanners intentionally rate-limit their input so as not to fill the computer's buffer, avoiding characters getting dropped.  Think about this... when you copy/paste text, it doesn't take a long time to redraw characters.  Everything appears instantly.
Most of those scanners are configurable.  Check to see if there is an option on your scanner to increase its character rate.

A: On Honeywell and many other brand scanners the USB Keystroke Interval is marked as an INTERCHARACHTER DELAY.
Also if there is a BAUD rate that would be something to increase.


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Peering out the window, she sighs with relief. She is an observer today and doesn't need to join the crowd across the street. All the hustle and bustle in the shops are stressful enough but to add to this, people circling around for too long to find the perfect parking spot. Heaven forbid today she is not working where she would be normally cutting through this lot to get to her bus for work! Yes, she has been bumped by a car before and the man just looked at her as if she was a vision! Last week a young woman was passing through a STOP sign and the lined area where she was crossing…it shocked her as well and she just stopped in front of the car, gave her the "mother look" and pointed to the stop sign. My oh my, what a way for her to start her work day! It actually shook her back to reality and that she must be extra careful this time of year. Not only must she watch out for ice patches or black ice, at stop signs or even traffic lights, there are always one or two cars that whip by as if she had no business crossing the road at a GREEN light!
Now the holidays should be seasoned with love, well wishes and harmony. But it is rarely so for too many. The less fortunate who may have just lost their job, expectant children wondering what Christmas morning will be like and mothers trying to make a feast with next to nothing are some realities too many are living. It is a time of year many youths say how they dread going back to school to hear their peers boast about their gifts and how they can't wait for the novelty of that new tablet, racing sled or hockey equipment is over so they can feel more or less "normal" among their classmates.
For some may who may have a little more, the pressure is still on to balance all the gifts fairly among their children. The extra cost of food is quite astounding and certainly breaks the weekly budget for at least a month or so. How did her grandmother do this on her meagre old age pension?!
You show so much compassion and non-judgment towards others. Beautiful!
Thank you for your lovely comment…I am humbled.


The following pictures were taken on April 29, 2006, when the new markers were installed. The original stones were left in place. Robert also got flag holders from Soldiers and Sailors Hall and placed them by all the veterans graves. We commend Robert for his hard work and a job well done.


I need to buy a 10 x 10 booth for art shows. Can you please guide me as to the best one to purchase? Which holds up the best with the fewest problems?
One of our best selling canopies is the Craft Show Package Deal. Our customers have been very happy with its performance and features, as well as the free weightbags that come with the package.


Words. They are powerful and useful, and a key aspect of learning any new language. When it comes to learning a new language, students must absorb individual words and vocabulary — and quite a lot of them — and then figure out how to put those words together into meaningful chunks to create sentences, paragraphs and more.
The challenge lies in teaching students as much vocabulary, syntax, grammar and more as possible, while at the same time teaching them learning strategies and skills they can apply to learn words and language on their own. This article will focus on developing word learning and analysis skills. In next month's article, a focus on building sentences will be presented.
In English, words are made up of morphemes, or units that carry meaning. Some morphemes carry meaning in and of themselves, while others do not. Morphemes that carry meaning are called free morphemes.
For example, the word garden is a free morpheme. It carries meaning, of course, and is made up of two syllables. If we add the suffix -er to garden, we get gardener, which is made up of two morphemes: the free morpheme garden and the bound morpheme -er. The suffix -er is a bound morpheme, in that it does not carry meaning when standing alone.
Free and bound morphemes can also be described as bases or roots and affixes. Bases or roots can also be free or bound, such as the base plant, a free base, or the root spect which is a bound base. Words such as spectator and spectacle can be derived from spect, but it does not carry meaning on its own.
Affixes are morphemes that come before or after a base in the form of prefixes and suffixes. Prefixes such as pre-, meaning before, or un-, meaning not, can be added to words to alter the meaning.
Students benefit from instruction in base words, roots and affixes as part of their vocabulary instruction. As they learn these word parts, it helps them to analyze specific unknown words they encounter, and it helps them to determine the meaning of these words. It is impossible to teach students every word they need to learn, but teaching them base words, roots and affixes will allow them to learn many additional words on their own.
A few words of caution, however. Teaching these aspects of specific words is best done in context. It is not as helpful to create a unit on base words, roots and affixes out of the context of learning about specific topics or while reading text.
Additionally, some words appear to have an affix but do not. For example, dismal does not contain the prefix dis-, but rather derives from the Latin dies mali, or evil days. So, while this method is useful, it is not foolproof, and students will at times need to utilize other tools such as context clues or a dictionary to confirm the meanings of unknown words.
There are many ways to introduce the concepts of base words and roots, prefixes and suffixes. Again, teaching them in context as you study the vocabulary of a particular topic in a subject area or in a piece of text is the recommended option. After students have been introduced to the concept, and have learned some bases and affixes, you can have them practice putting together various prefixes, base words or roots, and suffixes to form words.
To do this, create a list of common prefixes, suffixes and base words. Separate them enough on the page so you can print them out and cut them up. After printing out the list, cut up the papers so you have various small pieces of paper, each with a prefix, suffix or base word printed on them.
For example, one piece may have pre-, another may have dis-, while others have -er, -ing, -s, -ous or other suffixes. Include base words such as invent, depict or depend as well.
In the first step, have students sort the word parts into three categories: prefixes, suffixes or bases. Next, have them attempt to create words using one of the affixes with a base word. You can then have the students attempt to add additional affixes, and perhaps even have a playful competition to create words with as many affixes as possible.
During this exercise, emphasize having fun, and help the students to confirm that they are making actual words, rather than just stringing together affixes and bases. While that can be humorous and fun, remind students that not every combination of affixes and bases will create actual words.
After this exercise, demonstrate reading through a section of text, and identify words that contain some of the affixes and bases or roots you have taught and practiced. Point out how those word parts can help identify or clarify the meaning of the word.
From there, students can work in pairs or small groups to identify other words that contain affixes and bases or roots, and break the identified words apart to help them determine the meaning of the words. Students can then read another section of the text independently and attempt to determine the meaning of unknown words on their own.
The exercises described above can be practiced over time and generally apply to receptive word recognition. As you move to productive language, emphasize to students that affixes cannot be attached to words at random. It is important that they confirm words before committing them to a piece of writing, for example.
Ultimately, students benefit from instruction in, and practice with, affixes, bases and roots. When teaching these in context and allowing students to analyze words by breaking them apart, we can help students build word analysis and attack stills to help them determine the meaning of unknown words. This will help build additional vocabulary, which will in turn help to develop deeper comprehension of text and speech.


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Relationships and Communication; Checking in, and Verbal Processors.
CAVEAT: I'm writing from the perspective and a partner in a relationship with a safe person who respects my boundaries and is actively pursuing a healthy relationship with equal power dynamics.
I come home from a class ready to tell Charlie ALL about it. About the weird joke I made. About the flow that didn't work. About the compliment that filled me up so much. About the amazing students. About my anxiety about numbers. About no one showing up. About everyone showing up. I'm ready to UNLOAD IT ALL. And as the words just fall out of my mouth faster than I can even kind of follow his reactions I see him tense, I see him relax, and then he begins to offer advice.
Maybe try saying this instead? What about that pose you showed me? Would it be a big deal to cancel that class if it isn't very popular?
And I deflate. Done. Ready to retreat.
I am, at my very core, a verbal processor. To work out anything… I talk through it. To myself, to Charlie, to my Mom and Dad. To make decisions, move forward, and feel like I've worked through my options; I talk. And often, I just need to talk. Say the wrong thing. Say all of the things. Before I come to spot of even knowing what I was trying to say in the first place. So feedback? Absolutely not what I (always) need.
This short and sweet new guideline for our communicating has opened up really big doors of vulnerability and space with process together. Hopefully it's a helpful tidbit for you too!
Oh my gosh, yes, we do this too, though in a less formal way. Usually one of us will either say , I'm not looking for advice here, just a sympathetic ear, or we'll ask the one doing the verbal processing what their needs are. It's made a HUGE difference in how we relate and how (not) frustrated we get with one another.
Great post! Thanks for sharing the knowledge and keep posting more.


Carla Rebecchi returned to international hockey after a two-year hiatus in front of an adoring home public to help Argentina's women claim a 2-0 victory over Belgium in the women's Pro League opener.
However, Belgium gained revenge in the second match of the day as the men's world champions, the Red Lions, earned a 4-2 triumph against Los Leones, the Olympic title holders, as their overseas leg began.
Meanwhile, Tom Boon scored the first and fourth goals in Belgium's victory, played out in searing heat in Cordoba, which atoned for their opening defeat against Spain last weekend.
"They are very dangerous on the counter-attack but I think we dominated all the game and I think it is logical that we took the three points today," said Belgium midfielder Victor Wegnez.
The Netherlands men and women both made winning starts to their Pro League campaigns on Sunday, earning victories over hosts New Zealand in Auckland.
Netherlands men survived an brilliant Black Sticks fight-back before emerging 4-3 winners.
A solitary goal from Maartje Krekelaar proved to be just enough as the Dutch women claimed a narrow 1-0 triumph over their resilient hosts.


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By Delegates Manchin, Shott, Shaffer, Byrd, Skinner, Caputo, Longstreth, Lane, McCuskey and Hanshaw
[Introduced February 11, 2016; Referred
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A BILL to amend and reenact §39B-1-114 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend and reenact §39B-2-101 of said code, all relating to limiting the ability of an agent under a power of attorney to take self-benefiting actions.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That §39B-1-114 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, be amended and reenacted; and that §39B-2-101 of said code be amended and reenacted, all to read as follows:
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
§39B-1-114. Agent's duties.
(a) Notwithstanding provisions in the power of attorney, an agent who has accepted appointment shall:
(1) Act in accordance with the principal's reasonable expectations to the extent actually known by the agent and, otherwise, in the principal's best interest;
(2) Act in good faith; and
(3) Act only within the scope of authority granted in the power of attorney.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in the power of attorney, an agent who has accepted appointment shall:
(1) Act loyally for the principal's benefit;
(2) Act so as not to create a conflict of interest that impairs the agent's ability to act impartially in the principal's best interest;
(3) Act with the care, competence and diligence ordinarily exercised by agents in similar circumstances;
(4) Keep a record of all receipts, disbursements and transactions made on behalf of the principal;
(5) Cooperate with a person that has authority to make health-care decisions for the principal to carry out the principal's reasonable expectations to the extent actually known by the agent and, otherwise, act in the principal's best interest; and
(6) Attempt to preserve the principal's estate plan, to the extent actually known by the agent, if preserving the plan is consistent with the principal's best interest based on all relevant factors, including:
(A) The value and nature of the principal's property;
(B) The principal's foreseeable obligations and need for maintenance;
(C) Minimization of taxes, including income, estate, inheritance, generation-skipping transfer and gift taxes; and
(D) Eligibility for a benefit, a program or assistance under a statute or regulation.
(c) An agent that acts in good faith is not liable to any beneficiary of the principal's estate plan for failure to preserve the plan.
(d) An agent that acts with care, competence and diligence for the best interest of the principal is not liable solely because the agent also benefits from the act or has an individual or conflicting interest in relation to the property or affairs of the principal. However, when the agent benefits from the act to the detriment of an ancestor, spouse, heir or descendant of the principal a presumption is created that the act was not within the scope of authority granted in the power of attorney, unless the authority to perform that specific act is expressed with particularity in identifying the existing property interest and conspicuously provided in the power of attorney.
(e) If an agent is selected by the principal because of special skills or expertise possessed by the agent or in reliance on the agent's representation that the agent has special skills or expertise, the special skills or expertise must be considered in determining whether the agent has acted with care, competence and diligence under the circumstances.
(f) Absent a breach of duty to the principal, an agent is not liable if the value of the principal's property declines.
(g) An agent who exercises authority to delegate to another person the authority granted by the principal or who engages another person on behalf of the principal is not liable for an act, error of judgment or default of that person if the agent exercises care, competence and diligence in selecting and monitoring the person.
(h) Except as otherwise provided in the power of attorney, an agent is not required to disclose receipts, disbursements or transactions conducted on behalf of the principal or provide an accounting unless: ordered by a court or requested by the principal, a guardian, a conservator, another fiduciary acting for the principal, a governmental agency having authority to protect the welfare of the principal or, upon the death of the principal, by the personal representative or successor in interest of the principal's estate. If so requested, within thirty days the agent shall comply with the request or provide a writing or other record substantiating why additional time is needed and shall comply with the request within an additional thirty days. If an agent fails or refuses to comply with the provisions of this section, the court may award the principal or other authorized party requesting the disclosure reimbursement of reasonable attorneys fees and costs incurred.
ARTICLE 2. AUTHORITY.
§39B-2-101. Authority that requires specific grant; grant of general authority.
(a) An agent under a power of attorney may do the following on behalf of the principal or with the principal's property only if the power of attorney expressly grants the agent the authority and exercise of the authority is not otherwise prohibited by another agreement or instrument to which the authority or property is subject to:
(1) Create, amend, revoke or terminate an inter vivos trust;
(2) Make a gift;
(3) Create or change rights of survivorship;
(4) Create or change a beneficiary designation;
(5) Delegate authority granted under the power of attorney;
(6) Waive the principal's right to be a beneficiary of a joint and survivor annuity, including a survivor benefit under a retirement plan;
(7) Exercise fiduciary powers that the principal has authority to delegate; or
(8) Disclaim property, including a power of appointment.
(b) Notwithstanding a grant of authority to do an act described in this section, unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, an agent that is not an ancestor, spouse or descendant of the principal an agent may not exercise authority under a power of attorney to create in the agent, or in an individual to whom the agent owes a legal obligation of support, an interest in the principal's property, whether by gift, right of survivorship, beneficiary designation, disclaimer or otherwise, unless the power of attorney conspicuously expresses in the grant of authority the specific act and identifies the existing property interest with particularity, rather than in general terms.
(c) Subject to subsections (a), (b), (d) and (e) of this section, if a power of attorney grants to an agent authority to do all acts that a principal could do, the agent has the general authority described in section one hundred four through section one hundred sixteen of this article.
(d) Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, a grant of authority to make a gift is subject to the provisions of section one hundred seventeen of this article.
(e) Subject to subsections (a), (b) and (d) of this section, if the subjects over which authority is granted in a power of attorney are similar or overlap, the broadest authority controls.
(f) Authority granted in a power of attorney is exercisable with respect to property that the principal has when the power of attorney is executed or acquires later, whether or not the property is located in this state and whether or not the authority is exercised or the power of attorney is executed in this state.
(g) An act performed by an agent pursuant to a power of attorney has the same effect and inures to the benefit of and binds the principal and the principal's successors in interest as if the principal had performed the act.
NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to limit the ability of an agent under a power of attorney to take self-benefiting actions.
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Beyond rambling and trembling: effects of visual feedback on slow postural drift
Momoko Yamagata, Marta Popow, Mark L. Latash
Center for Interdisciplinary Mathematics
We explored one of the unusual predictions of the concept of back-coupling within the theoretical scheme of the control of posture and movement with setting referent coordinates for the effectors. This concept implies slow drifts of referent coordinates toward actual coordinates leading to unintentional drift in performance. During standing, such slow drifts may lead to a protective step or even a fall and, therefore, corrections are expected leading to body sway at frequencies under 0.1 Hz. Young healthy subjects stood on the force platform quietly for 60 s under two single-task conditions, with eyes open and closed, and two double-task conditions, matching an irrelevant muscle activation signal to a target (MATCH) and performing a subtraction task. The latter was performed with eyes open and closed. The rambling-trembling decomposition was applied to the displacements of the center of pressure in the anterior–posterior direction. Spectral analysis was used to quantify power within typical ranges for Tr and Rm, as well as for a slow Rm component (under 0.1 Hz) addressed as Drift. Closing eyes led to a significant increase in Rm and Tr, but no effects on Drift. Drift increased significantly in the MATCH task with no changes in Rm and a drop in Tr. No effects of the subtraction task were seen on Drift. Overall, our findings suggest that unintentional slow drift of referent body orientation towards the actual body orientation leads to Drift, a specific example of back-coupling reflected in postural sway. This observation can be also seen as an example of physiological minimization of activity of motoneurons. Natural visual feedback is used to avoid the COP drift and/or correct it quickly and effectively; this ability is compromised when vision is used for an unrelated task.
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Yamagata, M., Popow, M., & Latash, M. L. (2019). Beyond rambling and trembling: effects of visual feedback on slow postural drift. Experimental Brain Research, 237(3), 865-871. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00221-019-05470-w
Yamagata, Momoko ; Popow, Marta ; Latash, Mark L. / Beyond rambling and trembling : effects of visual feedback on slow postural drift. In: Experimental Brain Research. 2019 ; Vol. 237, No. 3. pp. 865-871.
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Minnesota Bank Closed By The Feds
Regulators on Friday night shut down banks in California, Maryland and a bank in Minnesota. The FDIC took over the Mainstreet Bank, based in Forest Lake, Minnesota with assets of $459-Million dollars and deposits of $434-Million. The bank reopened on Saturday under the auspices of Central Bank of Stillwater, which is assuming the deposits and assets of Mainstreet Bank, whose eight branches are included in the deal.
Two Annandale men are now facing double trouble. 35-year-old Brent Paul Martin and 45-year-old James Irving Dale are charged with burglarizing two area golf club houses.
The two were nabbed Monday morning in connection with a break-in at the Eagles Landing Golf course in Ripley Township. They were grabbed by Morrison County Deputies shortly after the early morning caper, upon returning the scene of the crime. Burglary tools were allegedly found in the white van they were driving.
The two men are now also facing criminal felony complaints for breaking and entering the Grey Stone Golf Course club house north of Sauk Centre in Todd County on July 20th.
Breezy Point Community Fest Saturday
The grounds of Breezy Point City hall will host the 4th annual Community Fest Saturday. Coordinator Lisa Doerr tells KLKS News, Breezy Pointers will have lots to see. She says there will be a public safety display, information from area organizations, a raffle for prizes donated by area business, games and prizes for the kids, and a free hot dog lunch for everyone who attends.
Ms. Doerr says they will also have the ever-popular dunk tank. Among those taking a dip on what shapes up to be a cool Saturday, will be the Police Chief and two members of the city council.
Opposition to Canadian Oil Pipeline
An international coalition of environmental and Native American groups strongly opposed The U.S. State Department decision to issue a permit for a pipeline to carry oil on earth from Canada to the U.S. and vowed to challenge it in court.
The coalition says the State Department has "rubber-stamped" a project that will mean more air, water and global warming pollution, particularly in the communities near refineries that will process what they describe as "dirty oil," said Earthjustice attorney Sarah Burt. "The project's environmental review fails to show how construction of the so-called Alberta Clipper is in the national interest."
The groups claim the decision contradicts President Obama's promise to cut global warming pollution and America's addiction to oil while investing in a clean energy future.
Wage Subsidy on the Range
A $1 million Iron Range Resources Wage Subsidy Program, which assists businesses headquartered within the Taconite Assistance Area in hiring new employees, is now available through the Workforce Centers in Northeast Minnesota.
The program provides eligible businesses with a wage subsidy that amounts to the lesser of $5 per hour or 50 percent of an eligible employee's wage for up to six months, or $5,000, whichever occurs first. As many as five employees can be hired through the program for any one business, for a total of up to $25,000.
Iron Range Resources is providing funding for the program, which will be administered through the Northeast Minnesota Workforce Centers in Virginia, Hibbing, Grand Rapids, and Aitkin and AEOA offices in Cook and Lake counties.
To be eligible, businesses must be headquartered within the Iron Range Resources' Taconite Assistance Area for at least a year in the following industries: manufacturing, wholesale trade, retail trade, transportation and warehousing, finance and insurance, professional and technical services, and management of companies and enterprises. Businesses with employees currently on layoff status or on reduced hours are not eligible for the program.
The program was approved by the Iron Range Resources Board in June to support job growth within the Iron Range Resources service area. Businesses with employees on active layoff status or a reduced work schedule are not eligible. Priority will be given to eligible businesses with 25 or fewer employees that intend to add new full-time permanent positions.
Employers interested in applying for the program can obtain an application at a local Workforce Center or www.jobtrainingmn.org. Completed applications must be submitted by fax, mail or email to:
Aitkin Workforce Center, 321 Minnesota Avenue North: Kari Paulsen, 218-927-5623
Fax 218-927-5624, kpaulsen@charterinternet.com.
AM Legion Day in Nisswa
Mayor Brain Lehman proclaimed September 16th, 2009 as "American Legion Day" in Nisswa. He said the observance recognizes the many contributions of Legionnaires in the community.
The American Legion is an organization of War Veterans who continue to dedicate themselves to the service for Community, State, and Nation.
The Nisswa Billie Brown Post 627 was named after Billie Brown who died during the Bataan Death March at the hands of the Japanese during the start of World War II.
The Nisswa American Legion will have an Open House at the Legion on September 16th, 2009 from 3 to 6 p.m. The post will have tables with legionnaires showing the many ways they support the community.
Central Lakes College in Brainerd will be the site for a free seminar September 15th sponsored by the Crow Wing County Human Rights Commission.
Co-sponsors include the Crow Wing County Coalition to End Poverty, Central Lakes College, and Lutheran Social Services.
The seminar will be 2-8 p.m. in Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus. A light snack is provided.
Bridges Out of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals and Communities, gives both the social service provider and the community member key lessons in dealing with individuals from poverty. Topics include increasing awareness of the differences in economic cultures, how those differences affect opportunities for success, developing an action plan to improve services to clients and improving retention rates for new hires from poverty.
Dr. Anderson Comes to Brainerd
Dr.Harvey Anderson, joined the Brainerd Lakes Health medical staff in August. Dr. Anderson specializes in overall family health and wellness. He provides patients of all ages with primary and preventative care, treatment of acute and chronic illness.
Dog Owners Warned of Wolf Sighting
Dog owners in the Crosslake, Pine River and Backus areas are being asked to watch their pets closely. DNR Conservation Officer Cary Shoutz says the wolf population in that area has been growing the last few years. He tells KLKS News, sightings have been made on the east edge of Crosslake along County Road 36.
Shoutz says a confrontation between a wolf and dog typically does not end well for the dog. He says one in the Crosslake area may be been lost.
Shoutz recommends dog owners keep their pets kenneled or on a leash.
Park Rapids Nurse Appointed to Governor's Board
Governor Tim Pawlenty has appointed five to the Minnesota Board of Nursing, including Deborah Haagenson, of Park Rapids. Haagenson is a registered nurse, vice president of patient care and chief nursing officer at St. Joseph's Area Health Services in Park Rapids. Haagenson replaces Darin Prescott on the Board of Nursing as an RN member and is appointed to a four-year term.
The Minnesota Board of Nursing licenses and disciplines nurses, and approves nurse education programs. The board consists of 16 members appointed by the Governor.
Detour on Hwy 169
The day after Labor day, Motorists traveling on Highway 169 two miles south of Aitkin will encounter a detour.
The detour will use three miles of Aitkin County Road 76.
The road closure, which begins Tuesday September 8th, is necessary to replace two Ripple River culverts.
Landwehr Construction, Inc. of St. Cloud is the prime contractor for the $980,700 improvement project.
Motorists are advised to allow for extra travel time and watch for detour signs.
Waffles for Bricks
Veterans groups will be serving waffles Sunday as part of the fund raising process for a new all-veterans building they want to erect. Spokesman David Pundt tells KLKS News they need to raise money to fund the planning process, and eventually replace two aging buildings in downtown Brainerd, used to house veterans functions.
The waffle breakfast will be served at the National Guard Armory on Wright Street, 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, August 30.
Fishing Class for Kids
As the new school year is about to begin, the DNR wants area school districts to think about readin', writin', arithmetic and rapalas.
Nadine Meyer of the MinnAqua program tells KLKS news, she is available for workshops for educators to teach students about fishing.
The Crosby-Ironton and Longville-Remer school districts currently have a program. If others are interested, they should contact Meyer at (218) 740-2063.
The Employment Picture Improves Around the Lakes
The unemployment rate around the Brainerd Lakes area has improved over the past month. In Crow Wing county it has improved by more than a full percentage point from June to July, dropping from 9.4 to 8.3 percent. Out of a workforce of 35,500, nearly 32,600 held a job. However, the unemployment rate in July was still more than 2 percent higher than the same period a year ago.
The employment picture was also better in Cass County, Morrison and Aitkin Counties, but not by as much as in Crow Wing.
The highest unemployment rate, in July, was in Morrison county at 10.4 percent.
Walters Makes Indiana
Gary Walters has bladed his way to central Indiana. The Brainerd man is roller-blading to Washington DC to raise awareness of the work of Kinship Partners, encourage new mentors to join and raise some money.
Walters tells KLKS news, so far they have raised over $7 thousand, and hopes to raise even more. He says they have been averaging just over 50 miles a day. And, he has taken about seven spills along the way. While he is admittedly tired, he feels good, and is confident he can finish the trip to the Capitol steps in Washington DC.
A meeting is planned with Congressman Jim Oberstar on September 9th. Walters will trade his roller blades for a Chevy Suburban for the tip back to Brainerd.
Those wishing to donate may go to the Kinship website for details.
Eagles Landing Burglarized
Two Annandale men have been arrested on suspicion of attempting to burglarize the Eagles Landing Golf course in Ripley Township. 35-year-old Brent Paul Martin and 45-year old James Irving Dale were stopped by Morrison County Deputies shortly after 1 a.m. Monday morning. Lawmen found burglary tools in their white van.
Deputies were dispatched to the golf course answering a burglar alarm. When they arrived, they found a back door forced open and some damage inside. It hadn't been determined if anything had been stolen.
The deputies grabbed the pair when they allegedly returned to the crime scene.
New Board Members For Confidence Center
Confidence Learning Center appointed new board members at its August 4th meeting. They are: Crow Wing County Sheriffs Department Todd Dahl, ISD 181 Sara Hight, and Scott Johnson of The Office Shop.
Confidence Learning Center provides year-round education and recreation programs for persons of all ages with developmental disabilities and provides opportunities with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community for language and cultural expansion, education and support.
Confidence Learning Center receives no local, state or federal funds and relies on individual and corporate donations as well as annual special events and fundraisers for support.
Brainerd Water Chlorinated
The Brainerd water supply is being chlorinated. Brainerd Public Utilites Supervisor Tom Phelps says they discovered coliform bacteria late last week near the south 8th Street construction site. The pipes were flushed, and chlorine is being added today to treat the water mains.
Phelps says this is not an emergency, and consumers should not be alarmed.
911 Abused in Crow Wing County
Crow Wing County Sheriff Todd Dahl says the 911 emergency phone service is being abused. He tells KLKS News, it is for assaults, auto accidents, domestic violence, and those sorts of genuine emergencies.
Dahl says people are calling 911 for information, like when the fireworks begin. The Sheriff says the fireworks always begin after dark, and not so much during the day.
The non emergency number for the dispatcher is (218) 829-4749.
New MN Outdoors Projects
(AP) Soon we will seen the results of the voter approved increase in the Minnesota sales tax for outdoors and cultural projects.
A committee of the Minnesota State House will look at projects ranging from preserving large tracts of forest near Grand Rapids to youth museum visits. The Governor and legislature approved $400-million for habitat, water, park and arts projects for the next two years.
Taxpayers will be able to follow the spending on a web site.
Roller Blader Killed on Paul Bunyan Trail
A 59-year-old Zimmerman, Minnesota man was killed while roller blading on the Paul Bunyan Trial Sunday morning. Pequot Lakes Police say he was exercising on the popular route when he and his 31-year-old daughter failed to stop for a stop sign at County Road 107. He was struck by a 21-year-old Pequot Lakes man about 10:15 a.m.
The victim's name has not been released.
Two Hospitalized from Motorcycle Accident
A collision between a motorcycle and a deer in Todd County sent two to the hospital over the weekend. The accident happened just before 8 p.m. Saturday night on County Road 2, just east of 151st Avenue.
The driver and passenger were air lifted to St. Cloud Hospital. The male driver was reported to be in good condition, his female passenger was listed in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit. Their names have not been released.


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Officially a Kapuso: Derek Ramsay signs up with GMA Network
Multitalented and sought-after actor Derek Ramsay is now a certified Kapuso as he inks an exclusive contract with GMA Network today, April 3.
Present during the signing were GMA Network Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Atty. Felipe L. Gozon; President and Chief Operating Officer Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr.; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong; President of GMA Worldwide, Inc. and GMA Network Films, Inc. Atty. Annette Gozon Valdes; Senior Vice President for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable; First Vice President for Program Management Jose Mari R. Abacan; Chief Risk Officer and First Vice President for Corporate Strategic Planning and Program Support Department Regie C. Bautista; Vice President for Drama Productions Redgie A. Magno; Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Communications Angela Javier Cruz; Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara; Assistant Vice President for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy; and Senior Program Manager Camille Hermoso-Hafezan.
Joining Derek in the signing were his mother Remedios Ramsay, manager Jojie Dingcong, and Atty. Maria Falcon.
Derek, who began his career as a host in hit noontime show Eat Bulaga, expressed his utmost gratitude to the Network for warmly welcoming him home, "It feels so surreal. During our first meeting, we had a great time. They really looked at who I was and it was all about getting to know me and my family. They understood that this was a big transition for me and gave me the time to prepare my mind and body. I've been waiting for this for a long time."
Derek added that he is eager to start working here in GMA and he feels truly excited for this new chapter in his career. "What I noticed sa Kapuso, they always take risks. They don't just serve the same thing on the table all the time. And that's the way that I am, I like taking risks. The bigger the risk, the bigger the possible success. It's gotten me to where I am now. I like challenging projects and that's what I found here at GMA. I'm working on an new series which I think is very different and very exciting," he shared.
During the contract signing, Atty. Gozon proudly welcomed Derek to its roster of talents, "We are pleased to have you in the Kapuso Network. With your exceptional talent, we believe that you can achieve greater heights with us. Congratulations on being a Kapuso. Welcome to GMA," he said.
Mr. Yalong, in turn, expressed his gladness to have Derek in the Network, "Derek, I'd like to welcome you as our newest Kapuso. We wish you the best of luck as you begin your journey with us. We're looking forward to your projects with the leading network in the country. Congratulations, Kapuso.
At present, Derek is one of the most in demand endorsers, most admired male personalities and most bankable leading men in the country. With his undeniable talent and good looks, Derek is no doubt a perfect fit for GMA, the leading Network in the Philippines.
Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes is delighted to have Derek in GMA and he is happy that he decided to have GMA as his permanent home, "Alam mo dito sa Kapuso, very warm kasi lahat ng tao sa isa't isa. Para bang hindi trabaho ang ginagawa mo. Para talagang pamilya pero Kapuso. I'm sure he's gonna look forward to his every working day here at the Kapuso Network. Finally nandito ka na. Masayang-masaya ako na dininig mo ang sinasabi ng 'yung puso. So, welcome Kapusong Derek!," he said.
Derek's long-time friend and fellow Kapuso actor John Estrada is likewise very happy to welcome him in the Kapuso Station, "Derek is very professional. He comes to the set prepared. He does his homework. Magaling din makipag-joke yan. So, I don't think anybody or yung mga co-stars ni Derek will really have a hard time dealing with him kasi masarap kasama si Derek. Welcome to GMA. I'm really sure that they will take care of you," he shared.
Seasoned actor Gabby Concepcion believes Derek is a perfect addition to the GMA Network family, "He is a unique individual which is good for an actor or for an entertainer. Everybody has to have their own "it", and he has it. Looking forward to working with you again."
Kapuso Ultimate Star Jennylyn Mercado, who has previously worked with Derek, is thrilled to be able to work with him again as a Kapuso, "Si Derek sobrang saya katrabaho. Mabigay siya. Kumbaga tutulungan ka niya sa lahat ng mga eksena. Very friendly din. Iba 'yung foundation ng friendship namin. Magaan siya katrabaho at very understanding. Sana makatrabaho kita again soon. Good luck sa bago mong show." she said. (30)
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WSCC2MC is a dual admission program. It provides you with the opportunity to be accepted to both Washington State Community and Marietta College with one application. As part of the program, you'll begin your studies at Washington State where you'll complete an associate degree. While at Washington State in the WSCC2MC program, you will be guaranteed admission to Marietta College and will work with an advisor at MC to ensure a seamless transfer.
While pursuing an associate degree at Washington State in the WSCC2MC program, you can take one course per semester (fall and spring) at Marietta College. These courses will be offered to WSCC2MC students at the WSCC credit hour rate.
As part of the program, you will also benefit from one-on-one academic advising to facilitate the transfer process. All students in the program will have an academic plan that maps their coursework at Washington State to their program at Marietta College. To help you stay on track, you will meet several times each semester with advisors from both WSCC and Marietta College.
All WSCC2MC students will have full access to the facilities at Marietta College (for an additional fee), including computer labs, library, recreation center, and health facilities. To ensure that you have a well-rounded college experience, we encourage you to explore clubs and campus activities on both campuses.
Students in the WSCC2MC program who complete an associate degree at Washington State with a minimum GPA of 2.75 and transfer to Marietta College will be awarded a $17,500 per year scholarship (renewable for up to three years).
Residents of Ohio as well as reciprocity counties in West Virginia are eligible to apply to the WSCC2MC program. Students should apply to the WSCC2MC program before starting classes at Washington State Community College or within their first 25 transferable credit hours at WSCC. Students with more than 25 transferable college credits may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Students cannot participate in the WSCC2MC students as College Credit Plus students.
Acceptance to the WSCC2MC program will be determined by Marietta College Admissions based on a review of the student's application, transcript(s), and test scores.
All students, regardless of their current enrollment status at Washington State Community College, need to complete the WSCC2MC application to be considered. This application will serve as the official application to both colleges. To apply, simply print the free application and submit to Marietta College Admissions by mail to 215 Fifth Street, Marietta, Ohio or via email to admit@marietta.edu. Official transcripts and test scores must also be submitted to Marietta College to complete the application. While there is no deadline for submitting a WSCC2MC application, you are encouraged to apply before accumulating 25 transferable credit hours.
Once accepted to the WSCC2MC program, you must complete a minimum of 25 transferable credits at WSCC with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in all Marietta College courses taken as part of the WSCC2MC program.
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Garrett (inadvertently?) ices his own kicker; Cowboys lose
Published: Dec 04, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Since when do NFL coaches ice their own kickers? The question has to be asked because, whether Cowboys coach Jason Garrett wants to publicly admit it or not, that's exactly what he did to Dan Bailey on Sunday in Arizona.
"I'm glad they iced the kicker at the end so I didn't have to do it," Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said after his team's 19-13 overtime victory.
With the score tied at 13, Dallas was driving in the final minute, when Tony Romo hit Dez Bryant for a 15-yard gain to Arizona's 31-yard line. That set up questionable decision No. 1: Rather than use one of their two timeouts, the Cowboys elected to spike the ball with 8 seconds left to set up Bailey's 49-yard field-goal attempt.
"We very well could've taken a timeout there ...," Garrett said. "Tony had them at the line of scrimmage quickly, so we just went ahead and clocked it and used that as a timeout."
And that leads us to questionable decision No. 2: Right before Bailey booted what would have been a game-winner, Garrett snatched victory away by pulling a Mike Shanahan on his own guy. But why?
"Just because we felt like the play clock was running down. Just wanted to make sure he had a real clean opportunity at it," Garrett said. "It was at about 6 (seconds), and we were still getting settled in, so we banged a timeout just to give him an opportunity to get the snap off and kick as clean as possible."
Predictably, you know what happened on Bailey's second attempt.
Any second-guessing Garrett might have been experiencing, he didn't reveal to reporters.
"I think the biggest thing you try to do is you try to evaluate the situation, how you handled it and why you made that decision," Garrett said. "If you get in that situation again, maybe you handle it the exact same way, maybe you do something differently."
The latter probably would work best. Icing your own kicker rarely, if ever, ends well.
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Ben Roethlisberger 'happy' to adjust deal; expected back with Steelers after meeting with Art Rooney II
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Carroll responds to Jets DC: 'We don't make as many mistakes as he does'
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Everyone must help ease health service pressures -Duffy
Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Councillor Sandra Duffy has said no one should be doing anything to add to the huge pressures the health service and its workers are currently facing.
"The spread of COVID-19 and the number of hospitalisations has led to a dramatic increase in the pressures on our health service and its workers.
"The heads of the north's health trusts have issued a joint call on the increase pressure, warning of staffing levels, longer waiting times and the cancellation of elective surgery.
"On top of this, individual trusts have appealed to off-duty staff members to come in to help them deal with the staffing pressures.
"All of this highlights the need for everyone to make sure they don't do anything that will increase the pressure on the health service and its workers.
"The message to the public is clear, Stay at Home unless it is necessary to leave for essential purposes. Of course anyone needing to access urgent or emergency healthcare should not hesitate to do so (or call 999).
"The Health Minister also needs to urgently set out plans to deal with the increased pressures and to support the health workers who have been working so hard to keep people safe and save lives."
All children in schools should get hot meals – Mullan
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#leweb - Guy Kawasaki on social media and entrepreneurship
Liveblog of Guy Kawasaki talking on stage at LeWeb 10.
A few years ago people were predicting that MySpace would be the operating system of the internet. Now Facebook is close to that. Would you really have invested in Twitter 7 years ago?
Predicting the future is impossible. If you want to leave people doubt that you're an idiot – don't predict the future, because it will leave no doubt that you're an idiot.
Guy loves the idea of bitcoin, because it isn't in the control of Goldman Sachs!
Guy on Social Media
Guy has a team helping manage his social media presence. His approach is different from most social media "experts" – it's a marketing platform for him, not a friend-building one. He's married with four children, he doesn't need any more friends. He doesn't want to be your friend. But he does want to provide you with great content.
Look at TV stations: if they provide great content 365 days a year, they get to do a telethon. If he provides great content, he gets to market stuff to. Buffer allows him to schedule things to post to all the different social networks. He reads the comments, and if there's a reply, it's him, not the team.
He repeats his tweets four times, eight hours apart. He gets four times the clicks as a result. Look at TV news: they repeat stories all the time. You can't assume people will scroll back to find your tweet. Why just four times? If Guy had a really organised mind, he could create eight links and monitor eight links. But he's probably pushing the edge even for him. He's probably breaking Twitter's ToS already… If people see his tweet twice – they've been on for 16 hours! That says more about them than him.
Guy on entrepreneurship
The most important thing an entrepreneur can do is build a prototype. Not a PowerPoint, not a Pitch. A Prototype. Most plans, forecasts and pitches are total bullshit. They all say roughly the same numbers.
The number two piece of advice? Create a product or service so great that the US industry wants to copy it. That's so different from the French version of service x.
Don't expect your customers to fill in loads of information to get access to a free service. Would you do that? No? Why would they, then? Build something you want to use. Don't go to a conference, listen to 50 year old white men tell you what to build. Create the product you want to use, and hope like hell you're not the only two people in the world who want it.
Investing is – and should be – a local phenomenon. There are so many ways we can lose money at home, why would you want to fly half way around the world to lose money? The ideal number of times you should use the world patent in a presentation is one: "we have a patent pending". Your defensibility should be your passion, your skill and your silliness to change the company to make it work. Create a company and make it scale.
There's nothing he's really looking for right now – but that doesn't stop him falling in love with products, like he did Google+:
"I want to fall in love, what's wrong with that?" – @guykawasaki "Nothing, you're in Paris!" – @loic #leweb2013— Ali Wunderman (@AliWunderman) December 10, 2013
If you fall in love – truly fall in love – you'll try to make it work. You don't say to the person "I will continue the relationship if you move to where I am". That's not love. If you're in SF and you want to invest in Paris, you encourage them to create a Delaware corporation and have an SF HQ, leaving the programmers in Paris.
Investors should be race blind, gender blond, sexuality blind and even nationality blind. Just look for a great frickin' prototype.
Well, @GuyKawasaki has managed to find a brand new #leweb complaint. Not wifi, food or temperature – he doesn't like the towel. #leweb13
— Adam Tinworth (@adders) December 10, 2013
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